National Instruments NI 8352 User Manual
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NI 8352/8353 User Manual
NI 8352/8353 User Manual
August 2007
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions ...................................................................................................................ix
Related Documentation..................................................................................................x
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Unpacking......................................................................................................................1-1
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Features .........................................................................................1-2
NI 8352/8353 Description .............................................................................................1-5
Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................1-6
Memory Upgrades...........................................................................................1-6
Rack Mount Kit ...............................................................................................1-6
USB Floppy Disk Drive ..................................................................................1-6
NI 8352/8353 Overview ................................................................................................1-6
National Instruments Software ......................................................................................1-7
CPU...................................................................................................1-2
Chipset ..............................................................................................1-2
Memory.............................................................................................1-2
Slots...................................................................................................1-3
Video.................................................................................................1-3
HDD ..................................................................................................1-3
DVD-ROM........................................................................................1-3
Onboard LAN ...................................................................................1-3
Onboard I/O ......................................................................................1-3
Power Management Features ............................................................1-3
Front Panel LEDs..............................................................................1-4
System Management .........................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Installation and BIOS Setup
Safety Information .........................................................................................................2-1
Chassis Cooling Considerations ....................................................................................2-2
Providing Adequate Clearance ........................................................................2-2
Installation .....................................................................................................................2-2
Connecting Safety Ground.............................................................................................2-3
Connecting to Power Source..........................................................................................2-3
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BIOS Setup.................................................................................................................... 2-3
Main BIOS Setup Menu.................................................................................. 2-4
Main Setup Features ......................................................................... 2-4
Advanced Setup .............................................................................................. 2-7
Boot Features.................................................................................... 2-7
Memory Cache ................................................................................. 2-8
PCI Configuration............................................................................. 2-10
Slot1 PCI 32, Slot6 PCI-X 133 MHz, and Slot6 PCI-Exp. x8 ......... 2-10
Advanced Processor Options............................................................ 2-12
I/O Device Configuration ................................................................. 2-14
DMI Event Logging.......................................................................... 2-15
Console Redirection ......................................................................... 2-16
Hardware Monitor Logic .................................................................. 2-17
IPMI.................................................................................................. 2-18
System Event Log/System Event Log (List Mode).......................... 2-20
Realtime Sensor Data ....................................................................... 2-20
Security ........................................................................................................... 2-20
Boot................................................................................................................. 2-21
Exit .................................................................................................................. 2-21
Rack Mounting .............................................................................................................. 2-22
Installing Inner Slides ..................................................................................... 2-23
Installing Outer Slides..................................................................................... 2-24
Installing the Slide Assemblies in the Rack....................................................2-25
Installing the Chassis into the Rack ................................................................ 2-26
Hard Drive Recovery..................................................................................................... 2-28
Installing an OS ............................................................................................................. 2-28
Cleaning......................................................................................................................... 2-28
Exterior Cleaning ............................................................................................ 2-28
Chapter 3
I/O Information
Rear Panel Connectors .................................................................................................. 3-1
PS/2 ................................................................................................................. 3-2
Universal Serial Bus........................................................................................ 3-3
Serial ...............................................................................................................3-4
VGA ................................................................................................................ 3-5
Ethernet ........................................................................................................... 3-7
MXI-Express Connectors ..............................................................................................3-8
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Chapter 4
Common Configuration Questions
General Questions..........................................................................................................4-1
Boot Options ..................................................................................................................4-1
Chassis Configuration....................................................................................................4-2
Upgrade Information......................................................................................................4-4
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Appendix A
Specifications
Appendix B
Hardware Configuration
Appendix C
Intel SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH7R
Contents
Appendix D
Technical Support and Professional Services
Glossary
Index
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About This Manual
The NI 8352/8353 User Manual contains information about installing,
configuring, using, and maintaining the NI 8352/8353.
Conventions
The following conventions appear in this manual:
» The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options
to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to
pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options
from the last dialog box.
This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information.
This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to
avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash. When this symbol is marked on a
product, refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency
Interference for information about precautions to take.
bold Bold text denotes items that you must select or click in the software, such
as menu items and dialog box options. Bold text also denotes parameter
names.
italic Italic text denotes variables, emphasis, a cross-reference, or an introduction
to a key concept. Italic text also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word
or value that you must supply.
monospace Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the
keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples.
This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories,
programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations,
variables, filenames, and extensions.
monospace bold Bold text in this font denotes the messages and responses that the computer
automatically prints to the screen. This font also emphasizes lines of code
that are different from the other examples.
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Related Documentation
The following documents contain information that you may find helpful as
you read this manual:
• CompactPCI Specification PICMG 2.0 R 3.0
• PXI Hardware Specification, Revision 2.1
• PXI Software Specification, Revision 2.1
• ANSI/IEEE Standard 1014-1987, IEEE Standard for a Versatile
Backplane Bus: VMEbus
• ANSI/VITA 1-1994, VME64
• NI-VISA User Manual
• NI-VISA Programmer Reference Manual
• Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference, National
Instruments
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Getting Started
This chapter describes the key features of the NI 8352/8353 and lists the kit
contents and optional equipment you can order from National Instruments.
Unpacking
Carefully inspect the shipping container and the NI 8352/8353 for damage.
Check for visible damage to the metal work. Check to make sure all
hardware and switches are undamaged. If damage appears to have been
caused during shipment, file a claim with the carrier. Retain the packing
material for possible inspection and/or reshipment.
What You Need to Get Started
The NI 8352/8353 kit contains the following items:
❑ NI 8352/8353 rack mount controller
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❑ NI 8352/8353 User Manual
❑ Windows recovery CD/DVD
❑ NI driver CD
❑ Rack mount kit
❑ AC power cable (refer to Table 1-1 for a list of AC power cables)
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Key Features
Table 1-1. AC Power Cables
Power Cable Reference Standards
Standard 120 V (USA) ANSI C73.11/NEMA 5-15-P/IEC83
Switzerland 220 V SEV
Australia 240 V AS C112
Universal Euro 230 V CEE (7), II, IV, VII IEC83
North America 240 V ANSI C73.20/NEMA 5-15-P/IEC83
United Kingdom 230 V BS 1363/IEC83
Japan 100 V ANSI C73.11/NEMA 5-15-P/IEC83
If you are missing any of the above items, or if you have the incorrect
AC power cable, contact National Instruments.
The NI 8352/8353 combines the performance of a PC with a National
Instruments remote controller for PXI in a rack-mountable compact
1U form factor.
Mainboard Features
CPU
• Intel Core2 Duo 2.4 GHz/Core2 Quad 2.4 GHz CPU with 800 MHz
FSB and 4/8 MB L2 cache
Chipset
• Intel 3000 chipset
• Intel ICH7R chipset
•Intel PXH-V
Memory
• 1 GB memory standard (2 × 512 MB ECC (32 M × 64 bit),
unbuffered, DDR-II)
• Maximum memory supported: 8 GB 533/667 DDR-II SDRAM in
4 DIMM sockets (240 pin)
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Slots
• PCI Express x8 slot
• PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz
Video
• ATI ES 1000 with 16 MB SDRAM
HDD
•2 × 250 GB (or greater) SATA hard drive RAID0
•4 × 3.5 in. expansion bay SATA
DVD-ROM
• Slim DVD-ROM drive
Onboard LAN
•2 × Intel 82573V/L Gigabit Ethernet controller
Onboard I/O
• PS/2 keyboard port
• PS/2 mouse port
•Serial port
• VGA port
• Two USB 2.0 ports (rear)
• Two USB 2.0 ports (front)
• Two RJ-45 ports
Power Management Features
• RTC alarm and wake up
• Wake up on LAN (WOL)
• Wake up on serial ring
• Wake up on keyboard/mouse from sleep (S1)
• Wake up on USB from sleep (S1)
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• Wake up on PCI
• Supports ACPI S1/S4/S5 functions
Front Panel LEDs
•Power
• LAN activity
• HDD activity
• Thermal trip LED
System Management
•SMB (I2C)
• Temperature, voltage, and fan monitors
• Chassis intrusion
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NI 8352/8353 Description
Figure 1-1 shows the key features of the NI 8352/8353 front panel. For
detailed information about the NI 8352/8353 rear panel, refer to Chapter 3,
I/O Information.
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1USB Ports
2Reset Switch
3 Power Switch
4 Hard Drive Activity Indicator
5 Hard Drive Error Indicator
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1
9
8 7
6 Power Indicator
7 HDD Indicator
8 LAN1 Status Indicator
9 LAN2 Status Indicator
10 System Temp and Fan Warning Indicator
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2
3
RESET
4
5
Figure 1-1. Front View of the NI 8352/8353
The front panel includes the following LEDs:
• Power indicator—glows when the NI 8352/8353 is powered on.
• LAN status indicators—flash when there is activity on LAN1 or
LAN2.
• Overheat/FanFail LED
– Off—Normal
– On—Overheat
– Flashing—Fan
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Optional Equipment
Memory Upgrades
You can upgrade the NI 8352/8353 memory to a maximum of 8 GB.
Note A 32-bit operating system such as Windows XP Pro addresses a maximum of 4 GB.
The NI 8352/8353 supports dual-channel DDR-II SDRAM unbuffered
memory in four 240-pin DIMM sockets. The NI 8352/8353 supports
ECC memory.
Note National Instruments has tested and verified that the DDR-II DIMMs we sell work
with the NI 8352/8353. We recommend you purchase your DDR-II DIMM modules from
National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf DDR-II DIMM modules are not guaranteed to
work properly.
Rack Mount Kit
A rack mount kit is included for mounting the NI 8352/8353 chassis into a
19 in. instrument cabinet.
USB Floppy Disk Drive
A USB floppy drive is available from National Instruments, part number
778492-02.
NI 8352/8353 Overview
The NI 8352/8353 is a 1U PC-server-based controller for
MXI-Express-based control of PXI chassis. The controller provides
leading-edge processing power with Intel Pentium Core2 Duo and
Core2 Quad processors, high disk bandwidth with hardware RAID support,
high I/O bandwidth with a PCI Express x8 slot or an option for a PCI-X
slot, and up to 8 GB of memory. The server fits in a 26 in. rack.
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National Instruments Software
National Instruments has developed several software kits you can use with
the NI 8352/8353.
National Instruments hardware and software work together to help you
make the most of your PXI Express system. The LabVIEW, Measurement
Studio, and LabWindows™/CVI™ application development environments
combine with leading hardware drivers such as NI-DAQmx to provide
exceptional control of NI hardware. Instrument drivers are available at
ni.com/idnet to simplify communication with instruments over a variety
of buses.
LabVIEW is a powerful and easy-to-use graphical programming
environment you can use to acquire data from thousands of different
instruments including USB, IEEE 488.2, VXI, serial, PLCs, and plug-in
boards. LabVIEW helps you convert acquired data into meaningful results
using powerful data analysis routines. Add-on tools provide additional
specialized functionality. For more information, visit
and
ni.com/toolkits.
If you prefer to use Microsoft’s Visual Basic, Visual C++, and Visual
Studio .NET for the core of your application, Measurement Studio adds
tools for measurement and automation to each language. For more
information, visit
ni.com/mstudio.
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ni.com/labview
LabWindows/CVI is an interactive ANSI C programming environment
designed for building virtual instrument applications. LabWindows/CVI
includes a drag-and-drop editor for building user interfaces, a complete
ANSI C environment for building your test program logic, and a collection
of automated code generation tools, as well as utilities for building
automated test systems, monitoring applications, or laboratory
experiments. For more information, visit
ni.com/lwcvi.
NI-DAQmx provides an extensive library of functions you can call from
your application development environment or interactive environment,
such as NI Signal Express. These functions provide an intuitive API for
National Instruments multifunction DAQ products. Features include analog
input (A/D conversion), buffered data acquisition (high-speed A/D
conversion), analog output (D/A conversion), waveform generation, digital
I/O, counter/timer operations, SCXI signal conditioning, RTSI or PXI
synchronization, self-calibration, messaging, and acquiring data to
extended memory. For more information, visit
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National Instruments modular instruments use specialized drivers suited to
each product’s specialization. Express VIs provide customized, interactive
programming of instruments in a single interface, and soft front panels
provide an interface for testing the functionality of each instrument with
no programming required. NI switches, DMMs, high-speed DIO,
high-speed digitizers, and sources each have customized drivers for
high-end modular instrumentation systems. RF applications leverage
two drivers, NI-RFSG and NI-RFSA, and dynamic signal acquisition is
available through NI-DAQmx. For more information, visit
modularinstruments
.
ni.com/
You can expand the timing and triggering functionality of your PXI system
with PXI timing and synchronization products. These products provide
precision clock sources, custom routing of triggers for multichassis
synchronization, clock sharing, and more, and are programmed with
NI-Sync. For more information, visit
ni.com/pxi.
NI-VISA is the National Instruments implementation of the VISA
specification. VISA is a uniform API for communicating and controlling
USB, Serial, GPIB, PXI, VXI, and various other types of instruments. This
API aids in the creation of portable applications and instrument drivers. For
information about writing your own PXI instrument driver with NI-VISA,
refer to the NI-VISA Help and the
directory. For more information, visit
readme.txt file in the NI-VISA
ni.com/visa.
With LabVIEW for Linux and support for more than 200 devices on Linux
with the NI-DAQmx driver, you can now create virtual instruments based
on the Linux OS. The NI-VISA driver for Linux has improved instrument
control in Linux, and NI modular instruments are partially supported. For
more information, visit
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ni.com/linux.
Installation and BIOS Setup
This chapter describes how to install, configure, and use the NI 8352/8353.
Before connecting the NI 8352/8353 to a power source, read this chapter
and the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference
document included with your NI 8352/8353.
Safety Information
Caution Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance, or exploratory procedure,
carefully read the following caution notices.
This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safety, and is
capable of inflicting personal injury.
• Chassis Grounding—The NI 8352/8353 requires a connection from
the premise wire safety ground to the NI 8352/8353 chassis ground.
The earth safety ground must be connected during use of this
equipment to minimize shock hazards. Refer to the Connecting Safety
Ground section for instructions on connecting safety ground.
• Live Circuits—Operating personnel and service personnel must
not remove protective covers when operating or servicing the
NI 8352/8353. Adjustments and service to internal components must
be undertaken by qualified service technicians. During service of
this product, the mains connector to the premise wiring must be
disconnected. Dangerous voltages may be present under certain
conditions; use extreme caution.
• Explosive Atmosphere—Do not operate the chassis in conditions
where flammable gases are present. Under such conditions, this
equipment is unsafe and may ignite the gases or gas fumes.
• Parts Replacement—Service this equipment only with parts that
are exact replacements, both electrically and mechanically. Contact
National Instruments for replacement part information. Installation of
parts with those that are not direct replacements may cause harm to
personnel operating the chassis. Furthermore, damage or fire may
occur if replacement parts are unsuitable.
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• Modification—Do not modify any part of the NI 8352/8353 from
its original condition. Unsuitable modifications may result in safety
hazards.
Chassis Cooling Considerations
The NI 8352/8353 is designed to operate on a bench or in an instrument
rack. Determine how you want to use the NI 8352/8353 and follow the
appropriate installation instructions.
Providing Adequate Clearance
Apertures in the front, top, rear, and along both sides of the chassis
facilitate power supply and motherboard cooling. Air enters through the
front and top inlets of the chassis and exits through the fans on the rear of
the chassis. Place the NI 8352/8353 on a bench top or in an instrument rack
so that the fans (air outlets) and the air inlet apertures along the top and
front of the chassis have adequate ventilation. Keep other equipment a
minimum of 76.2 mm (3 in.) away from the air outlets on the rear of the
chassis.
Installation
Follow these steps to connect devices to the NI 8352/8353:
1. Connect a keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connectors on the
NI 8352/8353 rear panel.
2. Connect the VGA monitor video cable to the VGA connector on the
rear panel.
3. (Optional) To boot into LabVIEW RT, connect the network cable to
LAN jack 1 on the rear panel. (Refer to Figure 3-1, NI 8352/8353 Rear
Panel Layout, for the location of LAN jack 1.)
4. Connect the USB, serial, and parallel devices as necessary to the
NI 8352/8353 front and rear panel ports.
Caution To minimize shock hazard, make sure the electrical power outlet you use to power
the NI 8352/8353 has an appropriate earth safety ground. Refer to the Connecting Safety
Ground section for more information.
5. Connect the AC power cable to the AC inlet on the rear panel and to an
AC power outlet. For more information, refer to Connecting to Power
Source section.
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6. Connect the MXI-Express port on the rear of the NI 8352/8353 to the
PXI chassis and power on the chassis.
7. Power on the NI 8352/8353.
8. Verify that the NI 8352/8353 boots. If it does not boot, refer to the
What if the NI 8352/8353 does not boot? section of Chapter 5,
Troubleshooting.
Connecting Safety Ground
The NI 8352/8353 is designed with a three-position NEMA 5-15 style plug
for the U.S. that connects the ground line to the chassis ground. To
minimize shock hazard, make sure the electrical power outlet you use to
power the chassis has an appropriate earth safety ground.
Connecting to Power Source
Attach input power through the rear AC inlet using the appropriate
AC power cable supplied.
Caution To completely remove power, you must disconnect the AC power cable.
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The power switch allows you to power on the chassis or place it in standby
mode. Push the power switch to the On position (if not already on). Observe
that all fans become operational and the power indicator is lit.
BIOS Setup
This section describes all main BIOS setup options.
Use the up/down arrow keys to move among the different settings in each
menu. Use the left/right arrow keys to change the options for each setting.
Press <Esc> to exit the CMOS setup menu. The next section describes in
detail how to navigate through the menus.
To access submenus, highlight a menu item and press <Enter>.
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Main BIOS Setup Menu
Main Setup Features
System Time
To set the system date and time, enter the correct information in the
appropriate fields. Press <Enter> to save the data.
System Date
Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day, and year fields, and enter
the correct data. Press <Enter> to save the data.
BIOS Date
This field displays the date when this BIOS version was built.
Legacy Diskette A
Use this setting to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette A.
The options are Disabled, 360 KB 5.25 in., 1.2 MB 5.25 in., 720 KB
3.5 in., 1.44/1.25 MB 3.5 in. (default), and 2.88 MB 3.5 in.
Parallel ATA
Use this setting to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The
options are Disabled, Channel 0 (default), Channel 1, and Both.
Serial ATA
Use this setting to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options
are Disabled and Enabled (default).
Native Mode Operation
Select the native mode for ATA. The options are Parallel ATA, Serial
ATA, Both, and Auto (default).
SATA Controller Mode
Select Compatible to allow the BIOS to detect the SATA and PATA drives
automatically and place them in Legacy Mode. Select Enhanced to allow
the BIOS to detect the SATA and PATA drives automatically and place
them in the Native IDE Mode.
Note The Enhanced mode requires Windows 2000 or later.
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When the SATA Controller Mode is set to Enhanced, the following items
display.
Serial ATA (SATA) RAID
Select Enabled to enable Serial ATA RAID functions. (For Windows, use
the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled. When this item is set to
Enabled, the ICH RAID Code Base item is available for you to select
activation of either Intel or Adaptec Host RAID firmware. If this item is set
to Disabled, the SATA AHCI Enable item is available.) The options are
Enabled and Disabled (default).
SATA AHCI
Select Enabled to enable the Serial ATA Advanced Host Interface
function. (Be careful when using this function. This feature is for advanced
programmers only.) The options are Enabled and Disabled (default).
ICH RAID Code Base
Select Intel to enable the Intel SATA RAID firmware. Select Adaptec to
use Adaptec's HostRAID firmware. The options are Intel (default) and
Adaptec.
IDE Primary Master/Slave, IDE Secondary Master/Slave,
SATA Port3, and SATA Port4
Use these settings to set the parameters of IDE Primary Master/Slave,
IDE Secondary Master/Slave, and SATA Port3/SATA Port4 slots. Press
<Enter> to access the following submenu items. Set the correct
configurations accordingly.
Type
Use this option to select the IDE hard drive type. The Auto (default) option
allows the BIOS to automatically configure the parameters of the HDD
installed at the connection. Enter a number between 1 to 39 to select a
predetermined HDD type. Select User to enter the parameters of the HDD
installed. Select CDROM if a CDROM drive is installed. Select ATAPI if
a removable disk drive is installed.
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CHS Format
In this format, the BIOS displays the following items:
TYPE: This item displays the IDE or SATA device type.
Cylinders: This item indicates the status of cylinders.
Headers: This item indicates the number of headers.
Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors.
Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum system storage
capacity.
LBA Format
In this format, the BIOS displays the following items:
Total Sectors: This item displays the number of total sectors available in
the LBA format.
Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum capacity in the
LBA format.
Multi-Sector Transfers
Use this item to specify the number of sectors per block to be used in
multisector transfer. The options are Disabled (default), 4 Sectors,
8 Sectors, and 16 Sectors.
LBA Mode Control
This item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS accesses the IDE Primary
Master Device via the LBA mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled
(default).
32 Bit I/O
Use this option to enable or disable the 32-bit data transfer function. The
options are Enabled and Disabled (default).
Transfer Mode
Use this option to set the transfer mode. The options are Standard
(default), Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2, Fast PIO3, Fast PIO4, FPIO3/DMA1,
and FPIO4/DMA2.
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Ultra DMA Mode
Use this option to select Ultra DMA Mode. The options are Disabled
(default), Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4, and Mode 5.
System Memory
This display shows the amount of system memory.
Extended Memory
This display shows the amount of extended memory.
Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with
the arrow keys. To access submenus, highlight a menu item and press
<Enter>.
Boot Features
Access this submenu to change the following settings.
QuickBoot Mode
If enabled, this feature speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST) routine
by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are
Enabled (default) and Disabled. If disabled, the POST routine runs at
normal speed.
Quiet Boot
Use this setting to enable or disable the graphic logo screen during bootup.
The settings are Enabled (default) and Disabled.
ACPI Mode
Use this setting to employ Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI) power management on your system. The options are Yes (default)
and No.
Power Button Behavior
If set to Instant-Off, the system powers off immediately when you press
the power button. If set to 4-sec override, the system powers off when you
press the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are Instant-Off
(default) and 4-sec override.
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Resume on Modem Ring
Select On to “wake up” your system when your modem receives an
incoming call. The options are On (default) and Off.
Power Loss Control
Use this setting to choose how the system reacts when power returns after
an unexpected power loss. The options are Stay Off, Power On, and Last
State (default).
Watchdog
If enabled, this option automatically resets the system if the system is not
active for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled
(default).
Summary Screen
Use this setting to enable or disable the summary screen that displays the
system configuration during bootup. The options are Enabled (default) and
Disabled.
Memory Cache
Cache System BIOS Area
Use this setting to designate a reserve area in the system memory as a
system BIOS buffer. This allows the BIOS to write (cache) data into this
reserved memory area. Select Write Protect (default) to enable this
function and reserve this area for BIOS ROM access only. Select
Uncached to disable this function and make this area available for other
devices.
Cache Video BIOS Area
Use this setting to designate a reserve area in the system memory as a video
BIOS buffer. This allows the BIOS to write (cache) data into this reserved
memory area. Select Write Protect (default) to enable the function and
reserve this area for video BIOS ROM access only. Select Uncached to
disable this function and make this area available for other devices.
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Cache Base 0–512K
If enabled, this feature allows the data stored in the 0 –512K memory
area to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in static DROM
(SDROM), or written into L1, L2 cache inside the CPU to increase CPU
operation speed. Select Uncached to disable this function. Select Write
Through to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the
system memory at the same time. Select Write Protect to prevent data
from being written into the base memory area of Block 0–512K. Select
Write Back to allow the CPU to write back data directly from the buffer
without writing data to the system memory for fast CPU data processing
and operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through, Write
Protect, and Write Back (default).
Cache Base 512K–640K
If enabled, this feature allows the data stored in the 512K–640K memory
area to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the static DROM
(SDROM), or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to increase
CPU operation speed. Select Uncached to disable this function. Select
Write Through to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into
the system memory at the same time. Select Write Protect to prevent data
from being written into the base memory area of Block 512–640K. Select
Write Back to allow the CPU to write back data directly from the buffer
without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing
and operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through, Write
Protect, and Write Back (default).
Cache Extended Memory
If enabled, this feature allows the data stored in the extended memory
area to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in static DROM
(SDROM), or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to increase
CPU operation speed. Select Uncached to disable this function. Select
Write Through to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into
the system memory at the same time. Select Write Protect to prevent data
from being written into the system memory area above 1 MB. Select Write
Back to allow the CPU to write back data directly from the buffer without
writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and
operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect,
and Write Back (default).
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Discrete MTRR Allocation
If enabled, Memory Type Range Registers (MTRRs) are configured as
distinct, separate units and cannot be overlapped. If enabled, you can
achieve better graphic effects when using a Linux graphic driver that
requires the write-combining configuration with 4 GB or more memory.
The options are Enabled and Disabled (default).
PCI Configuration
Access this submenu to make changes to the following PCI device settings.
Onboard GLAN1/Onboard GLAN2 (Gigabit-LAN) OPROM
Configure
Enable this option to boot from GLAN. The options are Disabled and
Enabled (default).
Reset Configuration Data
If set to Yes, this setting clears the Extended System Configuration Data
(ESCD) area. The options are Yes and No (default).
Frequency for PCI-X
Use this option to change the bus frequency for the devices installed in the
slot indicated. The options are Auto (default), PCI 33 MHz, PCI 66 MHz,
PCI-X 66 MHz, PCI-X 100 MHz, and PCI-X 133 MHz.
Slot1 PCI 32, Slot6 PCI-X 133 MHz, and Slot6 PCI-Exp. x8
Access these submenus to change the following settings.
Option ROM Scan
When enabled, this setting initializes the device expansion ROM. The
options are Enabled (default) and Disabled.
Enable Master
Use this setting to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The
options are Enabled (default) and Disabled.
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Latency Timer
Use this setting to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority,
high-throughout device may benefit from a greater clock rate. The options
are Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h. For
Unix, Novell, and other operating systems, select the other option. If a
drive fails after installing new software, you may want to change this
setting and try again. A different OS requires a different Bus Master
clock rate.
Large Disk Access Mode
This setting determines how large hard drives are accessed. The options are
DOS (default) or Other (for Unix, Novell NetWare, and other operating
systems).
Advanced Chipset Control
Access this submenu to change the following settings.
Caution Be careful when changing the advanced settings. Incorrect values may cause
system malfunction. Also, a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may
cause system instability. When this occurs, revert to the default setting.
Clock Spectrum Feature
If enabled, the BIOS monitors the level of electromagnetic interference
caused by the components and attempts to decrease the interference
whenever needed. The options are Enabled and Disabled (default).
ECC Conditions
This setting specifies the ECC error conditions treated as ECC Error Events
by the system. The options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit (default),
and Both.
Note This item is available only when memory supports it.
ECC Error Handler
Use this setting to select the type of interrupt activated as a result of an
ECC error. The options are None, NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt),
SMI (System Management Interrupt) (default), and SCI (System
Control Interrupt).
Note This item is available only when memory supports it.
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Route Port 80h Cycles to
Use this feature to select the bus where debug information is sent. The
options are Disabled, PCI (default), and LPC.
USB Function
Select Enabled to enable the function of specified USB devices. The
settings are Enabled (default) and Disabled.
Legacy USB Support
Use this setting to enable support for legacy USB devices. The settings are
Enabled (default) and Disabled.
Advanced Processor Options
Access this submenu to change the following settings.
CPU Speed
This display indicates the installed processor speed.
Frequency Ratio
Use this feature to set the CPU internal frequency multiplier. The options
are Default, x12, x13, x14, x15, x16, x17, and x18.
Hyperthreading
Set to Enabled to use hyperthreading for increased CPU performance. The
options are Disabled and Enabled (default).
Machine Checking
Set to Enabled to activate machine checking, which allows the CPU to
detect and report hardware (machine) errors via a set of model-specific
registers (MSRs). The options are Disabled (default) and Enabled.
L3 Cache
Set to Enabled to enable the L3 cache function, which optimizes system
and CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled (default).
1
Available when the CPU supports this feature.
1
1
1
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Thermal Management 2
1
Set to Enabled to use thermal management 2 (TM2), which lowers CPU
voltage and frequency when the CPU temperature reaches a predefined
overheat threshold. Set to Disabled to use thermal management 1 (TM1),
which regulates CPU clocking via CPU internal clock modulation when the
CPU temperature reaches the overheat threshold. The options are Disabled
and Enabled (default).
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
1
The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled.
The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if set to
Enabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled (default).
C1 Enhanced Mode
1
Set to Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State, which lowers CPU
voltage/frequency to prevent overheating. The options are Enabled and
Disabled (default).
Note Refer to the Intel Web site for detailed information.
Intel Virtualization Technology
1
Set to Enabled to use virtualization technology, which allows one platform
to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent
partitions, creating multiple “virtual” systems on one physical computer.
The options are Enabled and Disabled (default).
Note When changing this setting, you must power off and restart the system for the
change to take effect. Refer to the Intel Web site for detailed information.
No Execute Mode Memory Protection
2
Set to Enabled to enable Execute Disable Bit, which allows the processor
to classify areas in memory where an application code can execute and
where it cannot. This prevents a worm or virus from creating a flood of
codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.
The options are Disabled and Enabled (default).
1
Available only when the CPU supports this feature.
2
Available only when the OS and CPU support this feature. For more information about hardware/software support for this
function, refer to the Intel and Microsoft Web sites.
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