Intel E7501 User Manual
AFW-3000
Intel® Xeon? E7501
Server Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0
Acknowledgments
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Inc.
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Corporation.
Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
Winbond is a registered trademark of Winbond Electronics
Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their
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Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................... 1
Product Description.......................................................... 1
Checklist .......................................................................... 2
Specifications ...................................................................3
Quick Guide..................................................................... 4
Board Dimensions............................................................. 5
Installations....................................................... 7
Installing the CPU ............................................................ 8
ATX Power Installation.................................................... 9
Installing the Memory....................................................... 9
Setting the Jumpers......................................................... 11
Connectors on AFW-3000 .............................................. 16
BIOS Setup...................................................... 24
Drivers Installation..................................... 44
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Introduction
Product Description
The AFW-3000 Intel® Xeon? Server Motherboard is based on the
Intel® ET7501 chipset. With two 184-pin DDR memory sockets, up to
4GB of memory is supported. A dual-channel DDR-200/266 memory
interface provides a maximum memory bandwidth of 3.2 GB/s through a
144-bit wide, 200/266 MHz Double Data Rate SDRAM memory
interface with densities up to 512 megabits is supported.
The Intel® Xeon™ Processor provides exceptional performance for
applications running on advanced operating systems and delivers
unparalleled computing power for powerful workstations, internet
infrastructure, and departmental server applications. The Intel®
NetBurst™ micro-architecture and Hyper- Threading Technology
deliver outstanding performance and headroom for peak internet server
workloads, resulting in faster response times, support for more users,
and improved scalability.
The on board Intel® E7501 Chipset Memory Controller Hub (MCH) is
the central hub for all data passing through core system elements such as
the dual Intel Xeon™ processors with 512 KB L2 cache via the system
bus interface, the memory via memory interface, and both the 64-bit
PCI/PCI-X and I/O controller hubs via Intel® Hub Interfaces.
AFW-3000 Features:
l Supports Intel® Pentium® 4 Xeon™ Processor
l Intel® E7501 Chipset with P64H2 Hub Link to PCI-X
l 533MHz Front Side Bus
l Two 184-pin DDR sockets, 4 GB Max Size
l Two Intel® 82546EB Dual 1-Gigabit port PCI-X 64Bit Single
l Supports four (4) RJ45 connectors or four (4) fiber channels
l USB 1.1, ATX P/S, PCI-X slot, MicroPCI connector, CF card
This Server Motherboard represents the perfect choice for those who
want superior performance for rugged and demanding applications in
industrial automation, telecommunications and data-intensive
applications.
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Controllers
connector
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Checklist
Your AFW-3000 package should include the items listed below.
• The AFW-3000 Industrial Server Motherboard
• This User’s Manual
• 1 CD containing the following:
• Chipset Drivers
• Flash Memory Utility
• Optional Cable Kit (IB23) that includes VGA cable, PS2 cable,
parallel port cable, serial port cable, FDD cable, IDE cable
• Optional IBD21 MicroPCI VGA card
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connectors
Specifications
Product Name AFW-3000
Architecture PCI/PCI-X
CPU Type Intel® Pentium® 4 Xeon™ Processor
CPU L2 Cache 512KB
CPU Voltage 1.1V~1.85V(VRM 9.1 DC-DC Converter)
Front Side Bus 533MHz FSB (E7501)
System Speed 2.2GHz ~ 3.06GHz or higher
CPU External
Clock
DDR Clock Speed 266Mhz (E7501)
Green /APM APM1.2
Chipset
BIOS Award (4M FWH )
System Memory Two 184-pin DDR sockets
LPC I/O Winbond 83627HF LPC I/O
Battery Lithium Battery
On Board Dual
Gigabit LAN
IDE Connector Primary IDE channel with 44-pin 2.0mm IDE connector
USB Two single ports on board, USB 1.1 compliant
H/W Monitoring Built in LPC/IO for monitoring voltages, temp., fan rotation
Power Connector 20-pin ATX power connector
PCI–X Slot 184-pin PCI-X (64-bit) slot, 3.3v
MicroPCI 32-bit MicroPCI connector
FDD Connector 1x26 pin header slim-type connector
Keyboard/Mouse 1x6 pin header connector
Parallel Port 2x13 pin header (2.54mm)
PCB Layer 8 layers
Form Factor Custom Size
Board Size 29.8cm x 26.64cm
133MHz (E7501)
Intel® E7501 Chipset:
Plumas : Memory Controller Hub
P64H2 : Hub Link to PCI-X
ICH3 :I/O Controller Hub
Supports DIMMs using 64/128/256/512MB/1GB/2GB DRAM
Modules
Supports only ECC registered DIMMs (in pairs)
4 GB Max memory size, with DDR 266 support
Two Intel® 82546EB Dual 1-Gigabit port PCI-X 64-bit
controllers
Supports four (4) RJ45 or four (4) for Fiber channel
Secondary IDE Channel for Compact Flash Type-1 Socket
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Quick Guide
COM1
USB Connector
RJ45
RJ45
COM2
Extra LAN_LED Define
ATX_PWR (12V)
Note:
2. Memory modules "in pairs" must be of the same type and size.
DIMM Socket
1. DDR/ECC/Reg Only
Fiber optic SC_connector
RJ45
RJ45
KB/MS CONN.
LPT
SW1: 1,2,3,4 FOR 82546EB Giga LAN-1 (CN1, CN2)
SW1: 5,6,7,8 FOR J2: PCI/PCI-X SLOT
VGA CONN
Type I
Micro PCI Socket
1 - 2 Normal
2 - 3 Clear
CMOS Clear
SW2: 1,2,3,4 FOR 82546EB Giga LAN-2 (CN11, CN12)
Compact Flash Socket
1,2 Reset
* SW2: 5,6,7,8 Reserved
3,4 PW_SW
1-2 : AT
ATX_PWR
2-3 : ATX
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Board Dimensions
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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the AFW-3000 in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:
Installing the CPU ............................................................ 8
ATX Power Installation.................................................... 9
Installing the Memory....................................................... 9
Setting the Jumpers......................................................... 11
Connectors on AFW-3000 .............................................. 16
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Ensure that the CPU heat sink and the CPU top surface are in
total contact to avoid CPU overheating problem that would
Installing the CPU
The AFW-3000 Server Motherboard supports a CPU socket for Intel®
Xeon? processors. This socket comes with a lever to secure the
processor. Raise this lever to about a 90° angle to allow the insertion of
the processor. Place the processor into the socket by making sure the
notch on the corner of the CPU corresponds with the notch on the inside
of the socket. Once the processor has slide into the socket, return the
lever to the lock position. Refer to the figures below.
After you have installed the processor into the socket, check if the
jumpers for the CPU type and speed are correct.
NOTE:
135°
135°
cause your system to hang or be unstable.
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ATX Power Installation
The system power is provided to the AFW-3000 Server Motherboard
with the CN7 and CN8 ATX power connectors. CN8 is a 4-pin power
connector. CN7 is a 20-pin ATX power connector.
Installing the Memory
The AFW-3000 Server Motherboard supports two DDR memory sockets
for a maximum total memory of 4GB in DDR memory type.
Note: DIMM modules must be DDR/ECC/Reg Only.
Modules “in pairs” must be the same type and size.
The memory module capacities supported are 64MB, 128MB, 256MB,
512MB, 1GB and 2GB. The following table lists the supported DDR
DIMM configurations.
Supported DDR DIMM Configurations.
Density 64 Mbit 128Mbit 256Mbit 512Mbit
Device
Width
Single/
Double
184-pin
DDR
X4 X8 X4 X8 X4 X8 X4 X8
SS/DS SS/DS SS/DS SS/DS SS/DS SS/DS SS/DS SS/DS
128/256MB 64/128MB 256/512MB 128/256MB 512MB
256/512MB 1GB/2GB 512MB
/1GB
/1GB
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install the DDR modules, locate the memory slot on the Server
Motherboard and perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DDR module so that the key s of the DDR module align with
2. Gently push the DDR module in an upright position until the clips of
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those on the memory slot.
the slot close to hold the DDR module in place when the DDR module
touches the bottom of the slot.
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3. To remove the DDR module, press the clips with both hands.
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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on AFW-3000 to select various settings and features
according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you
have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following
lists the connectors on AFW-3000 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on AFW-3000............................................... 12
SW1 (1-4): For 82546EB Gigabit LAN-1 (CN1, CN2).............. 13
SW1 (5-8): For J2: PCI/PCI-X Slot ........................................... 13
SW2 (1-4): For 82546EB Gigabit LAN-2 (CN3, CN4) .............. 14
Configuring the CPU Frequency................................................ 14
JP6: Clear CMOS Contents....................................................... 14
JP8: Power Reset Switch ........................................................... 15
JP9: AT / ATX Power Supply Select ......................................... 15
JP1, JP2, JP3, JP5: Reserved Jumpers........................................ 15
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Jumper Locations on AFW-3000
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