Intergraph MS440GX User Manual
MS440GX Motherboard Product Guide
Order Number: 713653-001
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-001 Initial release of the MS440GX Motherboard Product Guide. May 1998
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Contents
Acronyms
......................................................................................................................... 9
1 Motherboard Features
Summary of Features..........................................................................................................12
Board Layout.......................................................................................................................13
Motherboard Part-Function Table........................................................................................14
Microprocessor....................................................................................................................15
Processor Packaging ..........................................................................................................15
Second Level Cache...........................................................................................................15
Processor Options...............................................................................................................15
Form Factor.........................................................................................................................16
Chipset................................................................................................................................16
82443GX PCI/A.G.P. Controller (PAC) (H)..........................................................................17
®
82371EB Xcelerator (PIIX4E) (Q)..............................................................................18
Intel
®
Intel
82093AA I/O Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (IOAPIC).......................19
IDE Support.........................................................................................................................19
Real-Time Clock, CMOS RAM, and Battery........................................................................20
Diskette Drive Controller......................................................................................................20
Accelerated Graphics Port (A.G.P.) Support .......................................................................21
Memory...............................................................................................................................21
Input/Output (I/O) Controller (O)..........................................................................................22
82558 PCI LAN Controller (D).............................................................................................23
EtherExpress
Alert On LAN Component....................................................................................................24
Audio Subsystem ................................................................................................................24
Audio Drivers and Utilities ...................................................................................................25
Hardware Monitor Subsystem.............................................................................................25
Power Supply......................................................................................................................26
Power Supply Considerations..............................................................................................26
Expansion ...........................................................................................................................27
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)......................................................................................27
BIOS Upgrades...................................................................................................................27
BIOS Flash Memory Organization..............................................................................28
Piezoelectric Speaker (N)....................................................................................................28
PRO/100 WfM PCI LAN Subsystem...........................................................23
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2 Installation and Removal Procedures
Safety Considerations.........................................................................................................30
How to Install the DRM Fans and Processor Retention Mechanism....................................30
Materials Required......................................................................................................31
How to Install a Single Processor........................................................................................37
How to Install a Second Processor......................................................................................38
How to Remove and Install the Motherboard.......................................................................40
How to Set Processor Speed ..............................................................................................41
Jumper Settings..................................................................................................................42
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How to Remove a Processor...............................................................................................43
How to Upgrade a Processor ..............................................................................................44
How to Install the Termination Card ....................................................................................45
How to Remove the Termination Card ................................................................................46
How to Install Memory.........................................................................................................47
How to Remove Memory.....................................................................................................48
How to Replace the CR2032 Lithium Battery (M)................................................................49
How to Clear Passwords.....................................................................................................51
3 Using the BIOS Setup Program
Setup Program Modes ........................................................................................................54
Modes.................................................................................................................................54
Mode Control.......................................................................................................................54
Setup Program Menus ........................................................................................................55
Menu Functionality..............................................................................................................56
Menu Function Keys............................................................................................................56
Maintenance Menu..............................................................................................................57
Main Menu ..........................................................................................................................57
Advanced Menu ..................................................................................................................58
Peripheral Configuration Submenu......................................................................................59
IDE Configuration Submenus..............................................................................................60
Floppy Options Submenu....................................................................................................61
DMI Event Logging Submenu..............................................................................................62
Video Configuration Submenu.............................................................................................62
Security Menu.....................................................................................................................63
Power Menu........................................................................................................................63
Boot Menu...........................................................................................................................64
Boot Options .......................................................................................................................65
Hard Drive Submenu...........................................................................................................65
Removable Devices Submenu ............................................................................................66
Exit Menu............................................................................................................................66
4 Using the BIOS Features
How to Prepare for the Upgrade..........................................................................................68
Obtaining the BIOS Upgrade File........................................................................................68
Recording the Current BIOS Settings..................................................................................68
Creating a Bootable Floppy Disk.........................................................................................69
Creating the BIOS Upgrade Floppy Disk.............................................................................69
Upgrading the BIOS............................................................................................................70
Recovering the BIOS...........................................................................................................71
Changing the BIOS Language.............................................................................................72
Plug and Play: PCI Autoconfiguration.................................................................................72
ISA Plug and Play ...............................................................................................................73
ISA Legacy Devices............................................................................................................73
PCI IDE Support..................................................................................................................73
Desktop Management Interface (DMI).................................................................................74
Advanced Power Management (APM) ................................................................................74
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Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)..........................................................75
System States and Power States ...............................................................................75
Wake Up Devices and Events ....................................................................................76
Plug and Play .............................................................................................................76
BIOS Support .............................................................................................................76
Language Support...............................................................................................................76
OEM Logo or Scan Area.....................................................................................................76
USB Legacy Support...........................................................................................................77
BIOS Security Features.......................................................................................................77
Recovering BIOS Data........................................................................................................78
5 Technical Reference
Front Panel Connectors (L).................................................................................................80
Speaker...............................................................................................................................81
Reset Switch.......................................................................................................................81
Power/Sleep LED................................................................................................................82
Hard Drive Activity LED.......................................................................................................82
Infrared Port........................................................................................................................82
Power Switch ......................................................................................................................82
Front Panel Pin Connector Mapping....................................................................................83
Back Panel Connectors (E).................................................................................................84
Keyboard and Mouse Interface ...........................................................................................85
Universal Serial Bus (USB) .................................................................................................85
Parallel Port.........................................................................................................................86
Serial Ports..........................................................................................................................86
I/O Shield....................................................................................................................88
Midboard Connectors..........................................................................................................89
Add-in Card Connectors......................................................................................................90
Audio Connectors................................................................................................................91
CD-ROM Audio ...................................................................................................................92
Telephony ...........................................................................................................................92
Fan Connectors...................................................................................................................93
Thermal Considerations ......................................................................................................94
Power Connectors...............................................................................................................96
Peripheral Interface Connectors..........................................................................................99
Security and Hardware Management Connectors.............................................................100
Chassis Intrusion Connectors............................................................................................102
Wake on LAN Technology Connector ...............................................................................102
Wake on Modem...............................................................................................................102
Memory Map.....................................................................................................................103
DMA Channels..................................................................................................................103
I/O Map.............................................................................................................................104
PCI Configuration Space Map...........................................................................................106
LAN Subsystem Software..................................................................................................107
Interrupts...........................................................................................................................107
PCI Interrupt Routing Map.................................................................................................108
Interrupt Routing Example.................................................................................................109
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A Error Messages
BIOS Beep Codes.............................................................................................................112
BIOS Error Messages .......................................................................................................113
Port 80h POST Codes.......................................................................................................115
B Regulatory and Integration Information
Regulatory Compliance.....................................................................................................122
Product Certification Markings...........................................................................................122
Installation Precautions .....................................................................................................122
Installation Instructions......................................................................................................123
C Environmental Specifications and Reliability Information
Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................126
Reliability Information........................................................................................................126
D Specifications and Customer Support
Online Support..................................................................................................................128
Specifications....................................................................................................................128
Figures
1. MS440GX Main Board Components...........................................................................13
2. MS440GX Custom ATX Form Factor .........................................................................16
3. Procedure Step 2: DRM Stand...................................................................................31
3a. Procedure Step 3: DRM Stand With Fans ..................................................................31
3b. Procedure Step 5: Fan Positioning/Air Flow ...............................................................32
3c. Procedure Step 6: DRM Base With Retention Clip .....................................................32
3d. Procedure Step 7: Fans and Fan Header in Chassis..................................................33
3e. Procedure Step 11a: Installing the DRM.....................................................................33
3f. Procedure Step 13: CPU/Heat Sinks-DRM Tops........................................................34
3g. Procedure Step 14: DRM Tops, Clips, Holes..............................................................34
3h. Procedure Step 16: Processors Installed in the DRM.................................................35
3i. Procedure Step 17: Final DRM-Fan Assembly ...........................................................36
4. Installing a Single Processor ......................................................................................37
5. Installing a Second Processor ....................................................................................39
6. Motherboard Mounting Screw Holes...........................................................................40
7. Configuration Jumper Block........................................................................................42
8. Removing a Processor ...............................................................................................43
9. Installing the Termination Card...................................................................................45
10. Removing the Termination Card.................................................................................46
11. Installing a DIMM........................................................................................................48
12. Replacing the Battery.................................................................................................50
13. Setup Program Menu Structure..................................................................................55
14. Front Panel Connectors..............................................................................................80
15. Back Panel Connectors..............................................................................................84
16. Back Panel I/O Shield Dimensions (ATX Chassis-Independent).................................88
17. Add-in Card Connectors.............................................................................................90
18. Audio Connectors.......................................................................................................91
19. Fan Connectors..........................................................................................................93
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20. Thermally Sensitive Components...............................................................................94
21. Power Connectors......................................................................................................96
22. Peripheral Interface Connectors.................................................................................99
23. Security and Hardware Management Connectors ....................................................100
Tables
1. Motherboard Part-Function Table...............................................................................14
2. PCI/A.G.P. Controller Features ..................................................................................17
3. 82371EB Xcelerator Features ....................................................................................18
4. DIMM Sizes Supported...............................................................................................21
5. I/O Controller Components.........................................................................................22
6. LAN Controller Functions............................................................................................23
7. Audio Subsystem Resources......................................................................................25
8. Power Usage..............................................................................................................26
9. DC Voltage Tolerances and Estimated Current Requirements
(no PCI or A.G.P. shown)...........................................................................................26
10. Flash Memory Organization........................................................................................28
11. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings................................................................43
12. Setup Program Modes................................................................................................54
13. Jumper Settings .........................................................................................................54
14. Setup Menu Bar .........................................................................................................56
15. Setup Function Keys ..................................................................................................56
16. Maintenance Menu.....................................................................................................57
17. Main Menu..................................................................................................................57
18. Advanced Menu..........................................................................................................58
19. Peripheral Configuration Submenu.............................................................................59
20. IDE Configuration Submenus .....................................................................................60
21. Floppy Options Submenu...........................................................................................61
22. DMI Event Logging Submenu.....................................................................................62
23. Video Configuration Submenu....................................................................................62
24. Security Menu ............................................................................................................63
25. Power Menu...............................................................................................................63
26. Boot Menu..................................................................................................................64
27. Hard Drive Submenu..................................................................................................65
28. Removable Devices Submenu....................................................................................66
29. Exit Menu ...................................................................................................................66
30. Recommendations for Configuring an ATAPI Device..................................................73
31. Effects of Pressing the Power Switch.........................................................................75
32. Wake Up Devices and Events ....................................................................................76
33. Administrator and User Password Functions..............................................................78
34. Front Panel I/O Connectors........................................................................................81
35. Pin Connector Functionality........................................................................................83
36. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connectors.............................................................................85
37. LAN Connector...........................................................................................................86
38. Audio Line In Connector.............................................................................................86
39. Audio Line Out Connector ..........................................................................................87
40. Audio Mic In Connector ..............................................................................................87
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41. Connector Groups......................................................................................................89
42. ATAPI-Style Telephony Connector(J1E1)...................................................................92
43. ATAPI CD Audio Connector (J2E1)............................................................................92
44. External Speaker Connector (J12A1).........................................................................92
45. MIDI/Joystick Connector (J2E2).................................................................................92
46. Fan Connectors..........................................................................................................94
47. Thermal Considerations for Components ...................................................................95
48. 1x6 Power Connector.................................................................................................97
49. Primary and Secondary Power Supply Connectors (J10H1).......................................97
50. VRM Connector (J13J1).............................................................................................98
51. SCSI LED Connector (J10A1) ....................................................................................99
52. Front and Rear Chassis Intrusion Connectors..........................................................101
53. Wake on LAN Technology Connector (J11A2) .........................................................101
54. Wake-on-Modem Connector (J9A1).........................................................................101
55. Memory Map ............................................................................................................103
56. DMA Channels .........................................................................................................103
57. I/O Map ....................................................................................................................104
58. PCI Configuration Space Map ..................................................................................106
59. Interrupts..................................................................................................................107
60. PCI Device Classes..................................................................................................108
61. PCI Interrupt Routing Map........................................................................................108
62. Beep Codes..............................................................................................................112
63. BIOS Error Messages...............................................................................................113
64. Port 80h Codes ........................................................................................................115
65. Safety Regulations ...................................................................................................122
66. EMC Regulations......................................................................................................122
67. Environmental Specifications....................................................................................126
68. Compliance with Specifications ................................................................................128
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Acronyms
Acro. Meaning Acro. Meaning Acro. Meaning Acro. Meaning
ACPI
ADPCM
A.G.P.
APM
BIOS
CMOS
CPU
CSMA/CD
DIMM
DMA
DMI
DRAM
DRM
Advanced
configuration
and power
interface
Adaptive
differential
pulse code
modulation
Accelerated
graphics port
Advanced
power
management
Basic input /
output system
Complementary metal
oxide
semiconductor
Central
processing
unit
Carrier sense
multiple
access with
collision
detection
Dual inline
memory
module
Direct memory
access
Desktop
Management
Interface
Dynamic
random
access
memory
Dual retention
mechanism
ECC
ECHS
ECP
EMC
EPP
ESCD
ESD
FIFO
IDE
I/O
IOAPIC
IPL
ISA
Error checking
and correcting
Extended
cylinder head
sector
Extended
capabilities
port
Electromagnetic
compatibility
Enhanced
parallel port
Extended
system
configuration
data
Electrostatic
DISCHARGE
First in, first
out
Integrated
dual channel
enhanced
Input / output
Input Output
Advanced
Programmable
Input
Controller
Initial program
load
Industry
standard
architecture
IRQ
LAN
LBA
LED
MHz
MIF
MIDI
MTBF
NIC
OEM
OS
PAC
PCI
Interrupt
request
Local area
network
Logical block
addressing
Light emitting
diode
Megahertz
Management
information
format
Musical
interface
digital
interface
Mean time
between
failures
Network
interface card
Original
equipment
manufacturer
Operating
System
PCI A.G.P.
c
ontroller
Peripheral
component
interconnect
POST
SCI
S.E.C.C.
SIR
SMI
SMM
SMP
SRAM
UHCI
USB
VID
VPD
WfM
Power-on self
test
Special
circumstance
instructions
Single edge
contact
cartridge
Surface
insulation
resistance
System
management
interrupt
System
management
mode
Symmetric
multiprocessing
Static random
access
memory
Universal host
controller
interface
Universal
serial bus
Voltage ID
Vital product
data
Wired for
management
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1 Motherboard Features
The MS440GX is designed specifically for the DCC, MCAD, and EDA markets with a high
performance workstation.
This chapter describes the features of the MS440GX motherboard. The chapter covers the
following topics:
Topic Page
Summary of Features 12
Board Layout 13
Motherboard Part-Function Table 14
Microprocessor 15
Processor Packaging 15
Second Level Cache 15
Processor Options 15
Form Factor 16
Chipset 16
PCI/A.G.P. Controller 17
82371EB Xcelerator 18
I/O Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller 19
IDE Support 19
Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 20
Diskette Drive Controller 20
A.G.P. Support 21
Memory 21
I/O Controller 22
PCI LAN Controller 23
EtherExpress™ PRO/100 WfM PCI LAN Subsystem 23
Alert on LAN Component 24
Audio Subsystem 24
Audio Drivers and Utilities 25
Hardware Monitor Subsystem 25
Power Supply 26
Power Supply Considerations 26
Expansion 27
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) 27
BIOS Upgrades 27
BIOS Flash Memory Organization 28
Piezoelectric Speaker 28
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Summary of Features
The MS440GX motherboard features are summarized below.
Form factor Custom ATX (12 inches by 13 inches)
Processor(s) • Two Slot 2 connectors
®
• Support for one or two Pentium
• 100 MHz host bus speed
• Up to 1 MB of L2 cache support on each processor
Chipset
Memory • Four DIMM sockets
I/O Control • National Semiconductor PC97307 I/O controller
Peripheral Interfaces • Two serial ports
Video • One A.G.P. slot
Audio • Crystal Semiconductor CS4235 audio codec
LAN
Hardware Monitor • Microprocessor system hardware monitor (Analog Devices ADM9240 or
Expansion Capabilities • Five PCI slots
BIOS
Intel® 82440GX, consisting of:
• 82443GX PCI/A.G.P. controller (PAC)
• 82371EB PCI ISA IDE Xcelerator (PIIX4E)
• Support for up to 2 GB of 100 MHz SDRAM
• Support for ECC DIMMs only (see Table 4 and associated text)
• Two USB ports
• One parallel port
• Two IDE interfaces with Ultra DMA support
• One diskette drive interface
• Crystal Semiconductor CS9236 wavetable synthesizer
®
• Intel
• Wired for Management (WfM) compliant
• One shared slot for either a PCI or an ISA add-in card
• Intel
• Support for SMBIOS, ACPI, APM, and Plug and Play
82558 10/100 Mbps PCI LAN controller
equivalent)
®
E28F004BXT80 4 Mbit flash memory
II Xeon™ processors
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Board Layout
The illustration below is a picture of the MS440GX integrated motherboard. The main board
components are identified by alphabetical callouts.
This board supports the Slot 2 processor (DS2P) family. It is a custom ATX form factor (12”x13”)
board with an ATX I/O panel.
A B C D
S
R
Q
P
O
E
F
G
H
I
J
N
M
K
L
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Figure 1. MS440GX Main Board Components
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Motherboard Part-Function Table
This table identifies the motherboard components called out in Figure 1 and defines the functional
purpose of each.
Table 1. Motherboard Part-Function Table
Callout ID Part (Component) Function
A Intel E28F004BXT80 4 Mbit Flash
Memory
B Crystal Semiconductor CS4235 Audio
Codec
C A.G.P. Connector High performance graphics connector with
D Intel 82558 PCI LAN Controller On board LAN controller with support for
E Back Panel Connectors Keyboard, mouse, USB, parallel, serial, LAN and
F Slot 2 Connector for Boot Processor Connector for Pentium II Xeon processor
G Slot 2 Connector for Application
Processor
H
I DIMM Sockets Support for up to 2GB PC100 compliant SDRAM
J Diskette Drive Connector Supports one or two diskette drives
K VRM Connector Plug-in Voltage Regulator Module for application
L Front Panel Connectors Connectors for PC speaker, reset switch, power
M Battery Provides power to real-time clock and CMOS
N Piezoelectric Speaker Provides BIOS beep codes
O National Semiconductor PC97307 I/O
P IDE Connectors Each connector supports two IDE devices
Q 82371EB (PIIX4E) Provides USB and power management support
R PCI Bus Add-in Board Connectors Support for 33 MHz PCI devices
S ISA Bus Add-in Board Connector Support for ISA compatible add-in cards
Intel® 82443GX (PAC)
Controller
Flash upgradable. Stores BIOS, Setup program,
POST, APM, PCI auto configuration utility and
Plug and Play code
On board audio subsystem with integrated FM
synthesizer
support for 133 MHz data transfer rates (AGP2x)
10Base-T and 100Base-TX interfaces
audio connectors
Connector for Pentium II Xeon processor
AGPset provides bus-control signals, address
paths and data paths for transfers between the
processor’s host bus, PCI bus, the A.G.P. and
main memory
DIMMS
processor
LED, HDD LED, infrared port and power switch
memory
Provides serial and parallel ports, diskette drive,
mouse, keyboard and IR interfaces
in addition to EIDE and UDMA/33 data transfer
rates
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Microprocessor
The Intel® MS440GX motherboard supports one or two Pentium II Xeon 400 or 450 MHz
processors, 100 MHz host bus speeds, and L2 caches up to 1MB in size. The processor’s VID pins
automatically program the voltage regulator on the motherboard to the required processor voltage
for the Boot (P0) Processor only.
A plug-in VRM must be used when adding an Application (P1) Processor. If a plug-in VRM is not
used, then the L2 cache will be disabled.
Processor Packaging
Each processor is packaged in a single edge contact cartridge (S.E.C.C.). The cartridge includes
the processor core, second-level cache, thermal plate, and back cover.
The processor connects to the motherboard through the Slot 2 connector, a 330-pin edge connector.
When mounted in a Slot 2 connector, the processor is secured by a retention mechanism attached
to the motherboard.
Second Level Cache
The second-level cache is located on the substrate of the S.E.C.C.. The ECC cache includes
components totaling up to 1 MB in size. All onboard system memory is cacheable.
Processor Options
The following processor configuration options can be used:
• A single 400 MHz processor installed in the boot processor slot (P0) and a terminator card
installed in the application processor slot (P1). P0 is the Slot 2 connector closest to the middle
of the board. See Figure 1 callouts F and G.
• Dual 400 MHz processors. When using two processors, a voltage regulator module (VRM)
must be installed.
• A single 450 MHz processor installed in the boot processor slot (P0) and a terminator card
installed in the application processor slot (P1).
• Dual 450 MHz processors. When using two processors, a voltage regulator module (VRM)
must be installed. See Figure 21, callout D for the location of the VRM connector.
If you are installing two processors, then the following values must be identical for both:
• L2 cache size
• Operating voltages
• Processor speed
CAUTION
If the processor operating voltages for either VCC core or VCC L2 do not match, then the computer
will not boot.
Use configure mode to set the processor speed if necessary.
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Form Factor
The motherboard is designed to fit into a custom ATX form factor chassis.
The illustration below shows the board mounting hole locations. The mounting holes closest to the
Slot 2 connectors are used for mounting the processor retention mechanism to the board and
chassis.
12.70
12.30
6.20
3.35
3.300.20
2.59
11.40
6.74
2.80
11.55
11.30
0.00
0.30
0.00
0.45
5.10
9.06
9.31
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Figure 2. MS440GX Custom ATX Form Factor
Chipset
The Intel® 440GX AGPset includes a Host-PCI bridge integrated with both an optimized DRAM
controller and an Accelerated Graphics Port (A.G.P.) interface.
The I/O subsystem of the 440GX is based on the PIIX4E which is a highly integrated PCI-ISA/IDE
Accelerator Bridge. This chipset consists of the Intel 82443GX PCI/A.G.P. controller (PAC) and
®
the Intel
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82371EB PCI/ISA IDE Xcelerator (PIIX4E) bridge chip.
Motherboard Features
82443GX PCI/A.G.P. Controller (PAC) (H)
The Intel 82443GX PCI/A.G.P. Controller (PAC) provides the following functions:
• Bus-control signals
• Address paths
• Data paths for transfers between the processor’s host bus, PCI bus, the A.G.P., and main
memory.
Table 2 lists the PAC features and the functionality each feature supports.
Table 2. PCI/A.G.P. Controller Features
Feature Functionality
Processor Interface Control Support for processor host bus frequencies of 100 MHz only
32-bit addressing
Desktop optimized GTL + compliant host bus interface
Integrated DRAM Controller +3.3V only DIMM DRAM configurations
Up to four double sided DIMMs
100 MHz PC100-compatible Synchronous DRAM
DIMM serial presence detect via SMBus interface
2-, 4-, 8-, 16-, 32-, 64-, and 128-Mbit DRAM devices
SDRAM 64-bit data interface with ECC support
Symmetrical and asymmetrical DRAM addressing
A.G.P. Interface Complies with the A.G.P. specification Rev. 1.0
Support for +3.3V A.G.P. 66/133 MHz devices
Synchronous coupling to the host-bus frequency
PCI Bus Interface Complies with the PCI specification Rev. 2.1
Asynchronous coupling to the host-bus frequency
PCI parity generation support
Data streaming support from PCI-to-DRAM
Support for six PCI bus masters in addition to the host PCI-to-ISA
I/O bridge
Support for concurrent host, A.G.P., and PCI transactions to main
memory
Data Buffering DRAM write buffer with read-around-write capability
Dedicated host-to-DRAM, PCI0-to-DRAM, and PCI1/A.G.P.-to-DRAM
read buffers
A.G.P. dedicated inbound/outbound FIFOs (AGP2X), used for
temporary data storage
Power Management Functions Support for system suspend/resume and power-on suspend
Compliant with ACPI power management
SMBus Support for Desktop
Management Functions
Support for System Management
Mode (SMM)
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Intel® 82371EB Xcelerator (PIIX4E) (Q)
The Intel® PIIX4E is a multifunction PCI device implementing the PCI-to-ISA bridge, PCI IDE
functionality, Universal Serial Bus (USB) host/hub function, and enhanced power management.
Table 3 lists the PIIX4E features and the functionality each feature supports.
Table 3. 82371EB Xcelerator Features
Feature Functionality
Multifunction PCI-to-ISA Bridge Support for the PCI bus at 33 MHz
Complies with the PCI specification
Full ISA bus support
USB Controller Two USB ports
Support for legacy keyboard and mouse
Support for UHCI Design Guide, revision 1.1, interface
Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced IDE
Interface
Enhanced DMA Controller Two 8237-based DMA controllers
Interrupt Controller Based on 82C59 Support for 15 interrupts
Power Management Logic Sleep/resume logic
Real-Time Clock 256-byte battery backed CMOS RAM
16-bit Counters/Timers Based on 82C54
Support for up to four IDE devices
PIO Mode 4 transfers at up to 16 MB/sec
Support for Ultra DMA/33 synchronous DMA mode
transfers up to 33 MB/sec
Bus master mode with an 8x32-bit buffer for bus master
PCI IDE burst transfers
Support for PCI DMA with three PC/PCI channels and
distributed DMA protocols
Fast type-F DMA for reduced PCI bus usage
Programmable for edge/level sensitivity
Support for Wake on Modem, Wake on LAN
technology, and Wake on PME
Support for ACPI
System wakes from ACPI sleep state with keyboard
activity
Includes date alarm
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Motherboard Features
Intel® 82093AA I/O Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (IOAPIC)
The Intel® 82093AA I/O Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (IOAPIC) provides
interrupt management and incorporates both static and dynamic symmetric interrupt distribution
across all processors in a multiprocessor system. The 82093AA IOAPIC features 24 interrupts as
follows:
• 13 ISA interrupts
• Four PCI interrupts
• One Interrupt/SMI# rerouting
• Two motherboard interrupts
• One interrupt used for INTR input
• Three general purpose interrupts
• SCI BIOS supported steering
IDE Support
The motherboard has two independent bus-mastering IDE interfaces. These interfaces support PIO
Mode 3, PIO Mode 4, ATAPI devices (e.g., CD-ROM), and Ultra DMA synchronous-DMA mode
transfers. The BIOS supports logical block addressing (LBA) and extended cylinder head sector
(ECHS) translation modes. The BIOS automatically detects the IDE device transfer rate and
translation mode.
The motherboard supports LS-120 diskette technology through its IDE interfaces. LS-120 diskette
technology enables users to store 120 MB of data on a single, 3.5-inch removable diskette. LS-120
technology is backward compatible (both read and write) with 1.44 MB and 720 KB DOS-
†
formatted diskettes and is supported by Windows
The motherboard allows connection of an LS-120 compatible drive and a standard 3.5-inch
diskette drive. If an LS-120 drive is connected to an IDE connector and configured as the A drive,
and a standard 3.5-inch diskette drive is configured as a B drive, the standard diskette drive must
be connected to the diskette drive cable's "A" connector (the connector at the end of the cable).
The LS-120 drive can be configured as a boot device, if selected in the BIOS setup utility.
95 and Windows NT† operating systems.
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Real-Time Clock, CMOS RAM, and Battery
The real-time clock provides a time-of-day clock and a multicentury calendar with alarm features
and century rollover.
The clock is compatible with DS1287 and MC146818 components and it supports 256 bytes of
battery-backed CMOS RAM in two banks that are reserved for BIOS use.
The time, date, and CMOS values can be specified in the Setup program. The CMOS values can
be returned to their defaults by using the Setup program.
An external coin-cell battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer
is not plugged into a wall socket, then the battery has an estimated life of three years. When the
computer is plugged in, then the 3 V standby current from the power supply extends the life of the
battery.
NOTE
✏
Power is supplied to the chassis intrusion circuit by the battery when no AC power is provided.
Chassis intrusion will be detected when no AC power is available to the system. If the switch is
activated when no AC power is provided, then the drain on the battery is approximately 200 mA.
The clock is accurate to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with 5 V applied.
Diskette Drive Controller
The diskette drive controller is software compatible with the DP8473 and N82077 diskette drive
controllers and supports both PC-AT
interface can be configured for the following diskette drive capacities and sizes:
• 360 KB, 5.25-inch
• 1.2 MB, 5.25-inch
• 720 KB, 3.5-inch
• 1.2 MB, 3.5-inch (driver required)
• 1.25/1.44 MB, 3.5-inch
†
and PS/2† modes. In the Setup program, the diskette drive
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Accelerated Graphics Port (A.G.P.) Support
The Accelerated Graphics Port (A.G.P.) is a high-performance interconnect for graphic-intensive
applications, such as 3D applications.
A.G.P. is independent of the PCI bus. It is intended for exclusive use with graphical display
devices. A.G.P. provides these performance features:
• Pipelined-memory read and write operations that hide memory access latency
• Demultiplexing of address and data on the bus for near 100 percent bus efficiency
• AC timing for 133 MHz data transfer rates, allowing data throughput of 528 MB/sec
An A.G.P. connector is provided on the motherboard to install A.G.P. add-in cards.
Memory
The motherboard has four dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets.
Minimum memory size is 32 MB; maximum memory size is 2 GB. The BIOS automatically
detects memory type and size.
The motherboard supports the following memory features:
• PC100 compliant 168-pin DIMMs with gold-plated contacts
• 3.3 V unbuffered or registered (not mixed) 100 MHz ECC SDRAM DIMMs only
• Single or double sided DIMMs in the sizes listed in the Table 4.
Table 4. DIMM Sizes Supported
DIMM Size Configuration
16 MB 2 Mbit x 72
32 MB 4 Mbit x 72
64 MB 8 Mbit x 72
128 MB 16 Mbit x 72
256 MB 32 Mbit x 72
512 MB 128 Mbit x 72
Memory can be installed in any order in one, two, three or four sockets.
Memory size can vary between sockets.
Memory speed is 100 MHz only.
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Input/Output (I/O) Controller (O)
The I/O controller handles the exchange of information between the processor and external devices
like the mouse and keyboard or a printer that are connected to the computer.
The National Semiconductor PC97307 I/O Controller is an ISA Plug and Play compatible
multifunction I/O device with components and features listed in the table below.
Table 5. I/O Controller Components
Component Feature(s)
Serial Ports Two 16450/16550A software compatible UARTs
Internal send/receive 16-byte FIFO buffer
Four internal 8-bit DMA options for the UART with
SIR support (USI)
Multimode Bidirectional Parallel Port Standard mode: IBM and Centronics compatible
Enhanced parallel port (EPP) mode with BIOS and
driver support
High speed extended capabilities port (ECP) mode
Diskette Drive Controller DP8473 and N82077 compatible
16-byte FIFO buffer
PS/2 diagnostic-register support
High performance digital data separator (DDS)
PC-AT, PS/2, and 3 mode diskette drive mode
support
8042A Compatible Keyboard and Mouse Controller
Support for IrDA† and Consumer Infrared Compliant
Infrared Interface
By default, the I/O controller interfaces are automatically configured during boot up. The I/O
controller can also be manually configured in the Setup program.
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82558 PCI LAN Controller (D)
The Intel 82558 LAN Controller provides the functions listed in Table 6 below.
Table 6. LAN Controller Functions
Motherboard Features
Function
CSMA/CD Protocol Engine
PCI bus interface (Rev 2.1 compliant)
DMA engine for movement of commands, status,
and network data across the PCI bus
Integrated physical layer interface Complete functionality necessary for the 10Base-T
Integrated power management features Support for ACPI
Digitally controlled adaptive equalizations and
transmission
EtherExpress
Includes:
and 100Base-TX interfaces
When in 10 Mbit/sec mode, the interface drives the
cable directly
A complete set of MII management registers for
control and status reporting
802.3µ Auto-Negotiation for automatically
establishing the best operating mode when
connected to other 10 Base-T or 100Base-TX
devices
Support for Wake on LAN technology
PRO/100 WfM PCI LAN Subsystem
™
The Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 Wired for Management (WfM) PCI LAN subsystem is an
Ethernet LAN interface that provides both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX connectivity. Features
include:
• 32-bit direct bus mastering on the PCI bus
• Shared memory structure in the host memory that copies data directly to/from host
memory
• 10Base-T and 100Base-TX capability using a single RJ-45 connector
• IEEE 802.3µ Auto-Negotiation for the fastest available connection
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Alert On LAN Component
The Alert on LAN component is a companion device to the Intel 82558 LAN controller. Together,
these devices provide a management interface between a remote management console (or
management server) and a client system monitoring instrumentation.
†
When an alert input is asserted, the Alert on LAN component transmits Ethernet
82558 through an 8-bit dedicated data path. Examples of events that can trigger alert messages to
a management server include:
• Chassis intrusion
• System BIOS hang (transmits POST code error)
• LAN leash (transmits an alert that the LAN cable was disconnected)
• Temperature out of specification
• Fan failure
For more information on the Alert on LAN component and its network management capabilities,
contact your local Intel sales office.
packets to the
Audio Subsystem
The optional onboard audio subsystem features the Crystal CS4235, an audio codec with an
integrated FM synthesizer.
The audio subsystem provides all the digital audio and analog mixing functions needed for
recording and playing sound on personal computers. The audio subsystem contains the following
features:
• Stereo analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters
• Analog mixing, anti-aliasing, and reconstruction filters
• Line and microphone level inputs
• ADPCM, A-law, or µlaw digital audio compression/decompression
• Full digital control of all mixer and volume control functions
• High-quality, 16-bit, MPC-II compliant onboard audio
• Full duplex operation
†
• AdLib
• Full DOS games compatibility
• MIDI/Game port support
• OPL3 compatible FM synthesizer
• BIOS Setup-based enable/disable
The audio subsystem requires up to two DMA channels and one IRQ. Table 7 shows the IRQ,
DMA channel, and base I/O address options. These options are automatically chosen by the Plug
and Play interface, so there are no default settings.
, Sound Blaster Pro† 2.0, Windows Sound System, and MPU-401 support
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Table 7. Audio Subsystem Resources
Resource IRQ (Options) DMA Channel (Options) I/O Address (Options)
Sound Blaster
(DMA playback, DMA / IRQ shared
with Windows Sound System
capture)
Windows Sound System
(DMA playback)
MPU-401
(IRQ shared with Sound Blaster)
MIDI 200-207h
FM Synthesis 388-38Dh
CS4235 Control FF0-FFFh
†
5 best choice
7
9 best choice
11
7
9 best choice
11
5 best choice
7
9 best choice
11
0 best choice
3
0
1 best choice
3
210-21Fh
220-22Fh best choice
230-234h
240-24Fh
250-25Fh
260-26Fh
534-537h best choice
608-60Bh
300-301h
330-331h best choice
332-333h
334-335h
Audio Drivers and Utilities
Audio software and utilities are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. Audio driver
support is provided for the Microsoft Windows NT
4.0 and Microsoft Windows 98 operating
systems.
Hardware Monitor Subsystem
The hardware monitor subsystem provides low-cost instrumentation capabilities. The features of
the hardware monitor subsystem include:
• Management Level 4 functionality
• Analog Devices ADM 9240 or equivalent.
Integrated temperature and voltage monitoring to detect levels above or below acceptable
values (+12 V, -12 V, +5 V, +3.3 V, and +2.5 V). When suggested ratings for
temperature, fan speed or voltage are exceeded, an interrupt is activated.
Two fan speed sensors
Access through the SMBus
®
• Remote reset capabilities from a remote peer or server through LANDesk
Manager and service layers
• Headers for front and rear chassis intrusion connectors.
3.3 (or later) Client
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Power Supply
Table 9 lists the power specifications for a computer that contains a motherboard with two
400 MHz Pentium II Xeon processors, 128 MB SDRAM, a 3.5-inch diskette drive, an WD Caviar
3320 3.3 GB Ultra ATA hard drive, a Hitachi CPR 8330 IDE CD-ROM, and a Diamond Viper
330 A.G.P. graphics card. This information is provided only as a guide for calculating
approximate power usage with additional resources added.
Values for the Windows 98 desktop mode are measured at 1280x1024x256 colors and 70 Hz
refresh rate. AC watts are measured with a typical 300 W supply, nominal input voltage and
frequency, with true RMS wattmeter at the line input.
Table 8. Power Usage
Mode Watts (AC) Out of AC Wall Outlet
Windows 98 desktop 60 watts
Windows NT 4.0 desktop 92 watts
Power Supply Considerations
For typical configurations, the motherboard is designed to operate with at least a 300 W power
supply. A higher-wattage power supply should be used for heavily-loaded configurations. The
power supply must comply with the following recommendations:
• The potential relation between 3.3 V DC and +5 V DC power rails
• The current capability of the +5 VSB line
• All timing parameters
• Must meet UL SELV requirements and meet the 240VA energy limit
Table 9. DC Voltage Tolerances and Estimated Current Requirements
shown)
Estimated current with a 400
Acceptable
DC Voltage
+3.3 V ± 5% 20A 20A
+5 V ± 5% 14A 16A
+5 VSB (standby) ± 5% 0.72A 0.72A
-5 V ± 10% 0.0A 0.0A
+12 V ± 5% 2.8A 3.1A
-12 V ± 10% 0.0A 0.0A
Tolerance
MHz processor, 512 KB
cache, and 2 GB RAM
Estimated current with a 450
MHz processor, 512 KB
cache, and 2 GB RAM
(no PCI or A.G.P.
NOTE
✏
Some heavily loaded configurations could require additional +3.3 V and +5 V power for
peripherals. Use the auxiliary power supply connector for this purpose.
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Expansion
The MS440GX motherboard has seven expansion slots for installing add-cards such as video or
network cards that expand the capabilities of your computer.
The expansion slots available are as follows:
• Five PCI slots
• One shared slot (for a PCI or ISA card)
• One AGP 2X slot
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)
The MS440GX motherboard uses an Intel/Phoenix BIOS which is stored in flash memory. The
BIOS can be upgraded using a disk-based program.
The contents of flash memory includes the following items:
• BIOS
• Setup Program
• Power-on Self Test (POST)
• Advanced Power Management (APM)
• PCI Auto-configuration Utility
• Windows 98-ready Plug and Play Code
The MS440GX motherboard supports system BIOS shadowing, allowing the BIOS to execute
from 64-bit onboard write-protected DRAM.
During POST, the BIOS displays a message identifying the type of BIOS and the revision code.
The initial production BIOS is identified as 4M4SG0X0.86E.
BIOS Upgrades
NOTE
✏
Please review the instructions distributed with the upgrade before attempting a BIOS upgrade.
The BIOS can be upgraded from a diskette using the Intel Flash Memory Update utility that is
available from Intel. This utility does BIOS upgrades as follows:
• Updates the flash BIOS from a file on a disk
• Updates the language section of the BIOS
• Makes sure that the upgrade BIOS matches the target system to prevent accidentally installing
a BIOS for a different type of system.
BIOS upgrades and the update utility are available from Intel through the Intel World Wide Web
site.
Chapter 4 details the procedure for executing a BIOS upgrade.
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BIOS Flash Memory Organization
The Intel E28F004BXT80 4-Mbit flash component is organized as 512 KB x 8 bits and is divided
into areas as described in Table 10. The table shows the addresses in the ROM image in normal
mode (the addresses change in BIOS Recovery Mode).
Table 10. Flash Memory Organization
Address (Hex) Size Description
FFFFC000 - FFFFFFFF 16 KB Boot Block
FFFFA000 - FFFFBFFF 8 KB Vital Product Data (VPD) Extended System Configuration Data
(ESCD) (DMI configuration data / Plug and Play data)
FFFF9000 - FFFF9FFF 4 KB Used by BIOS (e.g., for Event Logging)
FFFF8000 - FFFF8FFF 4 KB OEM logo or Scan Flash Area
FFF80000 - FFFF7FFF 480 KB Main BIOS Block
Piezoelectric Speaker (N)
The onboard piezoelectric speaker is enabled by a jumper on pins 1 and 2 of the front panel
connector.
The onboard speaker can be disabled by removing the jumper. An outboard speaker can be
connected in its place by a jumper on pins 1 and 4.
This speaker provides error beep code information during the POST in the event that the computer
cannot use the video interface. The speaker is not connected to the audio subsystem and does not
receive output from the audio subsystem.
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2 Installation and Removal Procedures
This chapter explains how to remove and install the MS440GX motherboard and its various
component parts. The chapter covers the following topics:
Topic or Procedure Page
Safety Considerations 30
How to Install the Processor Retention Mechanism 30
How to Install a Single Processor 37
How to Install a Second Processor 38
How to Remove and Install the Motherboard 40
How to Set Processor Speed 41
Jumper Settings 42
How to Remove a Processor 43
How to Upgrade a Processor 44
How to Install the Termination Card 45
How to Remove the Termination Card 46
How to Install Memory 47
How to Remove Memory 48
How to Replace the Battery 49
How to Clear Passwords 51
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Safety Considerations
CAUTION
Before removing or installing the motherboard or any other system component, observe the
following safety guidelines:
See Appendix B: Regulatory & Integration Information for safety requirements and precautions.
Always follow the steps in the procedure in the correct order (i.e., as written).
Set up a log to record identification information about your computer.
Wear an antistatic wrist wrap and place the motherboard on a conductive foam pad when working
on it.
WARNINGS
The procedures in this section assume that you are familiar with the general terminology
associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance
required for using and modifying electronic equipment including but not limited to the
following:
Turn off system AC power by unplugging the AC power cord from the wall outlet. Disconnect
the computer from any telecommunications systems, networks, and modems attached before
performing any of the procedures described in this section else personal injury or equipment
damage can result.
CAUTION
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Therefore, protect against electrostatic
discharge (ESD) by performing the procedures described in this section only at an ESD
workstation or by wearing an antistatic wrist wrap and attaching it to a metal part of your
computer’s chassis.
How to Install the DRM Fans and Processor Retention Mechanism
NOTES
✏
Dual Retention Mechanism (DRM) fans must be installed in the DRM end stands prior to installing
the processor retention mechanism on the motherboard.
The following procedure table combines the fan installation and processor retention mechanism
installation procedures.
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