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User’s Guide

Server TM1200

User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

Using This Guide......................................................................................................................................... vi

Text Conventions ....................................................................................................................................vii

Related Documents.................................................................................................................................viii

Safety Notices ..........................................................................................................................................ix

Care and Handling.....................................................................................................................................x

Chapter 1......................................................................................................................................................1-1

System Overview .......................................................................................................................................1-1

Overview................................................................................................................................................1-2

System Chassis....................................................................................................................................... 1-4

Power Supply.........................................................................................................................................1-5

Peripheral Bays ......................................................................................................................................1-5

System Board Features ...........................................................................................................................1-6

System Security ....................................................................................................................................1-11

Chapter 2......................................................................................................................................................2-1

Setting Up the System ................................................................................................................................2-1

Overview................................................................................................................................................2-2

Selecting a Site .......................................................................................................................................2-2

Unpacking the System............................................................................................................................2-2

Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly..........................................................................................................2-3

Getting Familiar with the System............................................................................................................2-7

Making Connections.............................................................................................................................2-10

Setting the Line Voltage ....................................................................................................................... 2-10

Connecting the Power Cord(s)..............................................................................................................2-11

Powering On Your System....................................................................................................................2-12

Chapter 3......................................................................................................................................................3-1

Configuring Your System...........................................................................................................................3-1

Configuring Your System.......................................................................................................................3-2

BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................................................................................3-3

Optional RAID Controllers...................................................................................................................3-29

Configuring System Board Jumpers...................................................................................................... 3-31

Chapter 4......................................................................................................................................................4-1

Upgrading Your System.............................................................................................................................4-1

General Information ............................................................................................................................... 4-2

Static Precautions...................................................................................................................................4-2

Preparing Your System for Upgrade........................................................................................................4-3

Equipment Log .......................................................................................................................................4-3

Removing a Side Panel...........................................................................................................................4-3

Installing a Side Panel ............................................................................................................................ 4-4

Modifying the System Board ..................................................................................................................4-5

Option Boards......................................................................................................................................4-11

Installing a SCSI Controller Board........................................................................................................4-17

Hard Disk Drives ..................................................................................................................................4-18

Dismounting the HDD cage..................................................................................................................4-20

5.25-Inch Media Device........................................................................................................................ 4-21

Chapter 5......................................................................................................................................................5-1

Problem Solving.........................................................................................................................................5-1

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Problem Solving.................................................................................................................................... 5-2

Static Precautions .................................................................................................................................. 5-2

Troubleshooting Checklists .................................................................................................................... 5-3

Additional Troubleshooting Procedures.................................................................................................. 5-6

Specific Problems and Corrective Actions .............................................................................................. 5-9

Problems with the Network ...................................................................................................................5-13

BIOS User’s Information......................................................................................................................5-14

Appendix A.................................................................................................................................................. A-1

System Cabling.........................................................................................................................................A-1

System Cabling .....................................................................................................................................A-2

Before You Begin ..................................................................................................................................A-2

Static Precautions .................................................................................................................................. A-2

Standard Configurations ........................................................................................................................A-3

RAID Configuration.............................................................................................................................. A-8

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Using This Guide

goal is to familiarize you with your system and the tasks necessary for system configuring
and upgrading.

This guide contains the following information:

n Chapter 1, “System Overview” provides an overview of your system and describes your

system’s major system components. See this chapter to familiarize yourself with your
system.

n Chapter 2, “Setting Up Your System” tells you how to select a site, unpack the system,

assemble the rack-mount subsystem, make cable connections, and power on your
system.

n Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System” tells you how to configure the system and

provides instructions for running the BIOS Setup Utility. This chapter also provides
information on system board jumper settings.

n Chapter 4, “Upgrades and Options” provides you with instructions for replacing the

processor(s) and upgrading your system with optional memory, options cards, and
peripheral devices.

n Chapter 5, “Problem Solving” contains helpful information for solving problems that

might occur with your system.

n Appendix A, “System Cabling” includes cabling information for the optional SCSI

controller, the onboard IDE controllers, and the optional RAID controllers.

n “Glossary” defines the standard acronyms and technical terms used in this manual.
n “Equipment Log” provides you with a sample equipment log for documenting the

system configuration and future updates you may make to your system.

vii Using This Guide

Text Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions.
Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:

WARNING

Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss
of life.

CAUTION

Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software.

Note: Notes give important information about the material being described.

n Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard. For example, Ctrl,

Alt, or Enter.

n Text or keystrokes that you enter appear as boldface type. For example, type abc123 and

press ENTER.

n File names are printed in uppercase letters. For example, AUTOEXEC.BAT.

Using This Guide viii

Related Documents

In addition to this guide, the following system documentation is included with your server
either as electronic files on KICKSTART or as paper copy shipped with your server.

n System Release Notes

Release Notes provide you with the latest information about your system. This
information was not available at the time your user’s guide was developed.

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Safety Notices

n Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock which could cause personal injury, follow

all safety notices. The symbols shown are used in your documentation and on your
equipment to indicate safety hazards.

n Warning: Lithium batteries can be dangerous. Improper handling of lithium batteries

may result in an explosion. Dispose of lithium batteries as required by local ordinance or
as normal waste if no local ordinance exists.

n Warning: The detachable power supply cords are intended to serve as the disconnect

devices.

n Warning: This equipment uses 3-wire, grounded power cords. To prevent electrical

hazards, do not remove or defeat the ground prong on the power cords. Replace a power
cord if it gets damaged. Contact your dealer for an exact replacement.

n Warning: The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the

system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power
cords are connected between the system and an AC outlet. Before doing the procedures
in this manual, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power
cords from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before opening your
system can result in personal injury and equipment damage.

In the U.S.A. and Canada, the power cord must be a UL-listed detachable power cord (in
Canada, CSA-certified), type ST or SJT, 16 AWG, 3-conductor, provided with a molded-on
NEMA type 5-15 P plug cap at one end and a molded-on cord connector body at the other
end. The cord length must not exceed 9 feet (2.7 meters).

Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, the plug must be rated for 250 VAC, 10 amp minimum,
and must display an international agency approval marking. The cord must be suitable for
use in the end-user country. Consult your dealer or the local electrical authorities if you are
unsure of the type of power cord to use in your country. The voltage change occurs via a
switch in the power supply.

n Warning: Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble the power

supply. The power supply has no user-replaceable parts. Inside the power supply are
hazardous voltages that can cause serious personal injury. A defective power supply
must be returned to your dealer.

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Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada

n PELV (Protected Extra-Low Voltage) Integrity: To ensure the extra-low voltage

integrity of the equipment, connect only equipment with mains-protected electrically­compatible circuits to the external ports.

n Remote Earths: To prevent electrical shock, connect all local (individual office)

computers and computer support equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building
wiring. If you are unsure, check the building wiring to avoid remote earth conditions.

n Earth Bonding: For safe operation, only connect the equipment to a building supply

that is in accordance with current wiring regulations in your country. In the U.K., those
regulations are the IEE.

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Care and Handling

Use the following guidelines to properly handle and care for your system.

Protect the system from extremely low or high temperatures.
Let the system warm (or cool) to room temperature before using
it.

Keep the system away from magnetic forces.

Keep the system dry. Do not wash the
system with a wet cloth or pour fluid
into it.

Protect the system from being bumped or
dropped.

Check the system for condensation. If
condensation exists, allow it to evaporate
before powering on the system.

Keep the system away from dust, sand,
and dirt.

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System Overview

n Overview
n System Chassis
n Power Supply
n Peripheral Bays
n System Board Features
n System Security

1-2 System Overview

Overview

This server is a modular, dual high-performance processor server based on the VIA
VT82C694X chipset and designed for Intel Pentium III (FC-PGA) processor.

The Apollo Pro133A (VT82C694X) is a Socket-370 system logic

north bridge with the addition of 133 MHz capability for both CPUs and

SDRAM interfaces. The primary features of the Apollo

Pro133A-North Bridge are: Slot-1 or Socket-370 CPU (Front Side Bus)
Interface (66 / 100 / 133MHz), DRAM Memory Interface (66 / 100 / 133MHz),
AGP Bus Interface (66 / 133MHz), PCI Bus Interface (33MHz), Mobile Power
Management.
The VT82C686A PSIPC (PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral
Controller) is a high integration, high performance, power-efficient, and high
compatibility device that supports Intel and non-Intel based processor to
PCI bus bridge functionality to make a complete Microsoft PC99-compliant
PCI/ISA system.

The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O
provides a high performance environment for many server market applications. These
range from large corporations supporting remote offices to small companies looking to
obtain basic connectivity capability such as file and print services, e -mail, web access,
web site server, etc.

This server is also conveniently housed and available as a tower-based system or as a
rack-mount system (fits into a standard IAE 19-inch rack assembly).

Tower-Based System Front View

System Overview 1-3

As application requirements increase, you can expand your server with additional
memory, add-in boards and peripheral devices: tape devices, CD-ROM, diskette drives
and hard disk drives.

Your server features the following major components:

n Dual high-performance Pentium III processor FCP-GA.
n 64 MB to 2 GB of memory, using up to four DIMMs.
n Five PCI expansion slots for add-in boards 32 bits/33 MHz.
n One AGP 4x slot for the Video Adapter (TNT Vanta chip with 8 MB of video

memory).

n Dual Channel enhanced IDE controller Ultra DMA 66.
n Chassis that holds up to 2 drives Ultra DMA 66 for IDE drives or 4 Ultra 160 for

SCSI hard drives; two removable media expansion bays with a CD-ROM reader
already installed in one bay; and a half-height bay with a diskette drive already
installed in the bay.

n Integrated dual Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports.
n One standard 260W power supply module
n Hardware monitors (temperature, fans, and voltage) and software monitors to

indicate failures.

1-4 System Overview

System Chassis

The system chassis is an easy-to-expand, fabricated metal structure. The major system
components are shown in the following illustrations.

System Chassis (Left Side View)

A – Power supply I – PCI slot 3
B – CD-ROM J – PCI slot 4
C - Media bay K – PCI slot 5
D – Floppy disk drive L – CPU 1
E – Disk cage M – CPU 2
F – AGP slot N – DIMMS
G – PCI slot 1 O – ATX PSU
H – PCI slot 2

System Overview 1-5

Power Supply

The ATX 260 watt power supply is switch-selectable for 115 or 230 Vac at an
operating frequency of 50/60 Hz. It is designed to comply with existing emission
standards and provides sufficient power for a fully loaded system configuration. The
power supply voltage selection switch is factory set to 115Vac for systems used in the
United States; it is set to 230Vac for systems used in Europe.

Peripheral Bays

The system supports a variety of standard PC AT-compatible peripheral devices. The
chassis includes these peripheral bays:

n Two 3.5-inch front panel bay for mounting the standard 3.5" diskette drive (supports

720 KB and 1.44 MB diskette media). One is available

n Two 5.25-inch removable media front panel bays for mounting half-height 5.25-inch

peripheral devices: standard CD ROM drive and one available for optional tape
drives, etc.

1-6 System Overview

System Board Features

The system board offers a “flat” design with the processors and memory subsystems
residing on the board. This figure shows the major components on the system board.
The following subsections describe the system board major components.

System Overview 1-7

A – Top : mouse V – AGP slot
B – Bottom : keyboard W – PCI slot 1
C – USB top : port 1 X – PCI slot 2
D – Bottom : port 2 Y – PCI slot 3
E – Z – PCI slot 4
F – CPUFAN 1 AA – PCI slot 5
G – SW1 AB – JMDM 1
H – SW2 AC – BATT
I – Top : LPT AD – JBAT 1
K – Bottom : COM A \ COM B AE – VT82C686A
L – Diagnostic LED AF – JCASE 1
M – ATX power supply AG – J6
N – Socket 310 (2) AH – IDE 1
O – CPUFAN 2 AI – IDE 2
P – DIMM 1 AJ – FDD
Q – DIMM 2 AK - SYSFAN
R – DIMM 3 AL – JFP 1
S – DIMM 4 AM – JWOL 1
T – VIA 694X chipset AN – J3
U – Socket 370 (1) AO – BIOS

AP – USB 2
AQ – JGL 1

1-8 System Overview

Pentium III Processor

The system board includes two FC-PGA sockets to accomodate up to two Pentiun III.
The Pentium III processor includes the processor core with an integrated 16 KB

primary (L1) cache and a secondary (L2) cache. The processor implements the MMX

™

technology and the processor’s numeric coprocessor significantly increases the speed of
floating-point operations.

The processor external interface operates at a maximum of 133 MHz. The second-level
cache is located on the substrate of the processor. The cache includes burst pipelined
synchronous static RAM (BSRAM). The L2 cache is offered with error correcting code
(ECC) that operates at the core clock rate.

System Memory

The system board contains four 168-pin DIMM sockets. Memory is partitioned as eight
banks of SDRAM DIMMs, each providing 72 bits of noninterleaved memory (64-bit
main memory plus ECC). Your system may include from 64 MB to 2 GB of memory,
using up to four 168 pins unbuffered DIMMs.

System memory begins at address 0 and is continuous (flat addressing) up to the
maximum amount of DRAM installed (exception: system memory is noncontiguous in
the ranges defined as memory holes using configuration registers). The system supports
both base (conventional) and extended memory.

I/O Expansion Slots

The server's expansion capabilities meet the needs of file and application servers for
high performance I/O by providing PCI local bus connectors.

The system board has five PCI connectors (2 half length and 3 full length).
PCI features:

n Bus speed up to 33 MHz
n 32-bit memory addressing
n 3.3 V / 5 V signaling environment
n Burst transfers of up to 133 Mbps
n 8-, 16-, or 32-bit data transfers
n Plug and Play ready
n Parity enabled.

System Overview 1-9

Real-Time Clock/Calendar

The real-time clock provides system clock/calendar information stored in a non-volatile
memory (NVRAM). The real-time clock battery provides power backup for the real­time clock.

BIOS

A BIOS and Setup Utility are located in the Flash EPROM on the system board and
include support for system setup and PCI Plug-and-Play auto-configuration. A number
of security, reliability, and management features also have been incorporated to meet
vital server needs.

IDE Controller

The system includes a dual channel Ultra DMA 66 enhanced IDE interface controller.
The controller has a primary and secondary connector located on the system board, each
connector supporting a master and a slave device. The IDE controller provides support
for the internally mounted CD-ROM.

Network Controller

The system is delivered with a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network controller based on
the Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet PCI Bus Controller. As a PCI bus master, the controller
can burst data at up to 132 MB/sec. The controller contains two receive and transmit
FIFO buffers that prevent data overruns or underruns while waiting for access to the
PCI bus. The controller has the following:

n 32-bit PCI bus master interface (direct drive of bus), compatible with PCI Bus

Specification, Revision 2.1

n Chained memory structure with improved dynamic transmit chaining for

enhanced performance

n Programmable transmit threshold for improved bus utilization
n Early receive interrupt for concurrent processing of receive data
n On-chip counters for network management
n Autodetect and autoswitching for 10 or 100 Mbps network speeds
n Support for both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps networks, capable of full or half

duplex, with back-to-back transmit at 100 Mbps.

The network status LEDs on the system board indicate:

n Transmit/receive activity on the LAN
n Valid link to the LAN
n 10/100 Mbps transfer mode.

1-10 System Overview

Video Controller

The system has a high-performance SVGA subsystem on a AGP bus that supports the
following:

n AGP 4x
n BIOS compatibility with VGA, EGA, CGA, Hercules Graphics, and MDA
n 8 MB of Video Random Access Memory (VRAM) video buffer
n 16-bit bus for high-speed display memory access
n Hardware accelerated bit block transfers (BITBLT)
n Display power management system
n Supports 85 Hz refresh, non-interlaced at: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, or

1280x1024 resolutions

n Displays of up to 16M colors at 1280x1024 resolution.

Peripheral Controller

The advanced integrated peripheral controller supports two serial ports, one parallel
port, diskette drive, PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse, and integrated Real Time
Clock (RTC). The system provides the connector interface for each port.

Serial Ports

Both serial ports are relocatable. Each serial port can be set to one of four different
COM ports and can be enabled separately. When disabled, serial port interrupts are
available to add-in boards.

Parallel Port

One IEEE 1284-compatible 25-pin bidirectional EPP (supporting levels 1.7 and 1.9)
parallel port is provided. BIOS programming enables the parallel port and determines
the port address and interrupt. When disabled, the interrupt is available to add-in
boards.

External Device Connectors

The external I/O connectors provide support for a PS/2 compatible mouse and a
keyboard, connectors for VGA monitor, 2 serial port connectors, a parallel port
connector and four USB connections.

System Overview 1-11

System Security

Software Locks via the System Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility provide a number of security features to prevent unauthorized
or accidental access to the system. Once the security measures are enabled, access to the
system is allowed only after the user enters the correct password(s). For example:

n Set and enable an administrative password.
n Set and enable a user password.
n Activate a virus warning to prevent writing on the HDD boot sector.

1-12 System Overview

2

Setting Up the System

n Overview
n Selecting a Site
n Unpacking the System
n Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly
n Getting Familiar with the System
n Making Connections
n Setting the Line Voltage
n Connecting the Power Cord(s)
n Powering On Your System

2-2 Setting Up the System

Overview

This chapter describes how to select a site, unpack the system, make cable connections,
and power on the tower-based or rack-mount system units. Also, provided are the
instructions for assembling the rack-mount system unit.

Selecting a Site

The system operates reliably in a typical office environment.
Choose a site that is:

n Near grounded, three-pronged power outlets.

Note: For the United States and Canada, this means a NEMA 5-

15R outlets for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlets for 200-240
VAC. For other international sites, this means three-pronged power
outlets applicable for the electrical code of the region.

WARNING

Be sure the power service connection is through a properly
grounded outlet.

n Clean, dust-free, and well ventilated. Front and rear ventilating openings kept

free of obstructions. Away from sources of heat, vibration or physical shock.

n Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields and electrical noise produced by

electrical devices (such as air conditioners, large fans, large electric motors, radio
and TV transmitters, and high-frequency security devices)

n Spacious enough to provide at least five inches (13 centimeters) behind the

system and three inches (eight centimeters) on each side of the system for proper
cooling, airflow, and cable clearance.

n Easily accessible for system maintenance and installation of system upgrades.

Unpacking the System

WARNING

Your system weighs approximately 55 pounds (25 kg). If your system
contains numerous optional boards and peripheral devices, it will
weigh more. To avoid personal injury, make sure you have someone
help you lift or move the system.

Setting Up the System 2-3

When you receive your system, inspect the shipping containers prior to unpacking. If
the shipping boxes are damaged, note the damage, and if possible, photograph it for
reference. After removing the contents of the containers, keep the cartons and the
packing materials. If the contents appear damaged when you unpack the boxes, file a
damage claim with the carrier immediately.

Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly

This section provides the instructions for assembling the rack-mount server unit into a
standard IAE 19 inch rack cabinet.

Before You Begin

Before you begin, please review the following cautions, warnings, and general
guidelines.

WARNING

Be sure that power to the system is turned off and unplugged. All
voltage is removed only when the power cords are unplugged.

n Avoid excessive vibration and shock. Dropping an electronic component can

cause serious damage.

n Do not disconnect or remove parts other than those specified in the procedure.
n Do not touch I/O connector pins.
n All screws are phillips-head, unless otherwise specified.
n On completion of any assembly or reassembly, perform a power-on test. If a fault

occurs, verify that the assembly or reassembly was performed correctly. If the
problem persists, see "Problem Solving" in Chapter 5.

Static Precautions

An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other
components. You can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap
attached to chassis ground when handling system components.

Electronic devices can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent damage, keep
them in their protective packaging when they are not installed in your system.

2-4 Setting Up the System

Assembly

This section describes how to assemble your rack-mount server unit into a standard IAE
19 inch rack cabinet.

CAUTION

Ensure that the location of the rack-mount server unit does not
create an unstable condition when installed in the rack cabinet.

1. Select an appropriate location in your rack cabinet for the rack-mount server unit. To improve

rack stability, mount heavier items towards the bottom of the rack cabinet.

Note: When planning your system configuration for the rack

cabinet you should consider the length of the cables that
interconnect system components.

2. Locate the two support brackets (D). Using four self tapping screws (E) supplied with the rack

cabinet for each support bracket, attach the two support brackets to the vertical mounting rails
(A and B) of the rack cabinet.

3. Install the four caged nuts (C) that secure the front of the rack-mount server unit to the rack

cabinet. Position the caged nuts to align with the screw holes in the front bezel of the rack­mount server unit.

Note: The caged nuts are secured into the vertical mounting

rails of the rack cabinet by inserting one side of the nut into the slot
and squeeze while pressing the opposite side until it snaps into
place.

Setting Up the System 2-5

Assembling the Support Brackets in the Rack Cabinet

A - Rear vertical mounting rail
B - Front vertical mounting rail
C - Four caged nuts
D - Two support brackets
E - Eight self-tapping screws

4. Lift the rack-mount server unit (C) onto the two support brackets and slide it toward the rear of

the rack cabinet.

WARNING

It is strongly recommended that two people are present when lifting
and assembling the rack-mount server unit into a rack cabinet.

2-6 Setting Up the System

5. Secure the front bezel to the rack cabinet's front vertical mounting rails (B) using the four

screws (E) and plastic washers (D) provided.

Installing the Rack-Mount Server Unit into the Rack Cabinet

A - Rear vertical mounting rail
B - Front vertical mounting rail
C - Rack-mount server unit
D - Four plastic washers
E - Four screws

Setting Up the System 2-7

Getting Familiar with the System

such as the location of your system's front and rear panel switches, indicators and
connectors, etc. Note that this section describes the tower-based system controls
(switches and indicators) and connectors, which are identical for the rack-mount
system.

A – CD-ROM activity light E – DC power ON/OFF
B - Load/eject button F – Power led
C – Floppy disk activity light G – Disk activity led
D – Floppy disk eject button

Front System Features and Controls

2-8 Setting Up the System

Rear View

This figure shows the location of the following rear system features and controls.

A – Keyboard/mouse connectors E – Parallel connector LPT1
B – Rear USB connectors F – AC Input power connector
C – COM1 connector G – Line voltage selector switch
D – COM2 connector

Rear Features and Controls

230V

115V

A

B
C

D

E

F

G

Setting Up the System 2-9

Status Indicator LED Descriptions

The following tables list the System Status Indicator LEDs, the Disk Drive Status
Indicator LEDs, the Disk Drive Status Abnormal Conditions, the Power Supply Status
Indicator LEDs, and the LAN Status Indicator LEDs along with a description of each
LED indicator.

Front System Status Indicator LEDs

LED Status Description Response

DC Power ON/OFF Off DC power OFF None required (normal)

ON (Orange) DC power ON None required (normal)

LAN Status Indicator LEDs (I/O Panel)

LED Status When On When Blinking When Off

LAN Link Status Green N/A

Linked to network,
sending or
receiving data

N/A

LAN Speed Status Orange

100 Mbps network
connection

None

10 Mbps network
connection

2-10 Setting Up the System

Making Connections

Refer to the previous figure (Rear Features and Controls) and connect your keyboard,
monitor, and mouse. Connect any external peripheral devices such as a printer or
modem by following the instructions included with these devices.

CAUTION

Damage to the system may result if the keyboard/mouse cable is
inserted or removed when power is applied to the system.

Inserting a telephone line connector into a LAN board RJ-45 port
may result in personal injury and equipment damage.

Setting the Line Voltage

The system contains an ATX 260 watt power supply that is switch-selectable for 115 or
230 VAC at an operating frequency of 50/60Hz. The power supply voltage selection
switch is factory set to 115Vac for systems shipped to North America; it is set to
230Vac for systems shipped in Europe. Line source voltages between 200 and 240
VAC are acceptable when the power supply input voltage is set to 230 VAC.

CAUTION

Before you plug the system power cord into an AC outlet, ensure the
input line voltage setting for the power supply is correct.

To use the system with line source voltages between 200 and 240
VAC, the line voltage selector switch on the power supply must be
set to 230. If you set the switch to the 115 VAC position, the power
supply will be damaged when you plug in your system.

If you need to change the line voltage setting, perform the following steps.

Note: If you are setting up your system for the first time, the

power cord will not be connected to the rear panel of your system.

Setting Up the System 2-11

1. Unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis.

2. Insert the tip of a small screwdriver or ballpoint pen into the depression on the line voltage

selector.

3. Slide the selector switch to the left for 115 VAC or to the right for 230 VAC (line source

voltage range: 220 to 240 VAC).

Setting the Line Voltage

A - Voltage selector switch set to 230 VAC

B - Voltage selector switch set to 115 VAC

Connecting the Power Cord(s)

Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the input receptacle on the rear of the
power supply cage. Plug the male end of the power cord into NEMA 5-15R outlet for
100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC.

If the power cord(s) supplied with the system is not compatible with the AC wall outlet
in your region, obtain a suitable power cord that meets the following criteria.

n The power cord must be rated for the available AC voltage and have a current

rating that is at least 125% of the current rating of the system.

n The power cord connector that plugs into the wall outlet must be terminated in a

grounding-type male plug designed for use in your region. It must have
certification marks showing certification by an agency acceptable in your region.

n The power cord connector that plugs into the system must be an IEC- type CEE-

22 female connector.

n The power cord must be less than 1.8 meters (6.0 feet) long.

230V

115V

A

B

2-12 Setting Up the System

WARNING

Your system shipped with a power cord for each power supply. Do
not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not
the exact type required.

Powering On Your System

Power on your system as follows.

1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, keyboard, and mouse (optional) have

been connected, and the power cords are connected.

2. Power on the video display and any other external devices.

3. Press the push-button power on/off switch on the front panel. Verify that the system power-on

LED is lit. If it is not lit, ensure the ac power cords are connected to a functional ac power
source.

After a few seconds your system begins the internal Power-On Self Tests (POST).
POST automatically checks the system board, CPU module, memory, keyboard, and
most installed peripheral devices.

CAUTION

Always allow POST to complete before powering down your system.

If you have problems powering on your system, refer to Problem Solving in Chapter 5
of this User’s Guide.

After you have successfully powered on your system, insert the KICKSTART CD­ROM into the CD-ROM device, reboot the system and follow the screen prompts to run
KICKSTART.

3

Configuring Your System

n Configuring Your System
n BIOS Setup Utility
n Optional RAID Controllers
n Configuring System Board Jumpers

3-2 Configuring Your System

Configuring Your System

Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can
configure your system, as well as option boards you may add to your system, using the
BIOS Setup Utility. Several unique system parameters are configured using the BIOS
Setup, which is stored in the system FLASH memory.

If your system has been factory configured, the BIOS Setup, or Symbios Configuration
Utility do not need to be run unless you want to change the password or security
features, add certain types of option boards or devices, or upgrade your system board.

This chapter also provides information on several system configuration parameters that
are set by jumpers on the system board. However, these parameters do not usually
require change.

Use the KICKSTART CD-ROM to create the device driver diskettes.

Configuring Your System 3-3

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is used to change system configuration parameters. The utility
is resident in the system FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an operating
system present to run.

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

system configuration. This type of information is stored inbattery-backed RAM (CMOS
RAM), so that it retains the Setup informationwhen the power is turned off.

Entering Setup

Power on the computer and press <F2> immediately to allow you to enter Setup. The
other way to enter Setup is to power on the computer.When the below message appears
briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <F2>
key or simultaneously press

<Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Esc> keys.

Press <ESC> to switch to POST or <F2> to run CMOS Setup

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart
the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON. You may also restart by
simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys. If you do not press the keys
at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error message will be displayed and
you will again be asked to,

PRESS <F1> TO CONTINUE OR <F2> TO ENTER SETUP

Getting Help

Main Menu

The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of
the screen.

3-4 Configuring Your System

Status Page Setup Menu/Option Page Setup Menu

Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and
the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window, press <Esc>.

The Main Menu

Once you enter Award ® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will
appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve setup functions
and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to
accept or enter the sub-menu.

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STANDARD CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control

Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults

Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password

Power Management Setup Set User Password

PnP/PCI Configurations Save& Exit Setup

PC Health Status Exit Without Saving

Esc : Quit ééêêèèçç : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Standard CMOS Setup

Use this Menu for basic system configurations.

Advanced BIOS Features

Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.

Configuring Your System 3-5

Advanced Chipset Features

Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s
performance.

Integrated Peripherals

Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.

Power Management Setup

Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.

PnP/PCI Configuration

This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.

PC Health Status (Optional)

This entry shows your PC health status. If Hardware Monitor Chipset is installed.

Frequency/Voltage Control

Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your system
to operate.

Load Optimized Defaults

Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal performance
system operations.

Supervisor/User Password

Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords.

3-6 Configuring Your System

Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

Standard CMOS Setup

The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories. Each category
includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item
and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.

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Standard CMOS Setup

Date(mm:dd:yy): Fri,May 19,2000
Time(hh:mm:ss): 00:00:00 Item Help

IDE Primary Master Press Enter 4310 MB
IDE Primary Slave Press Enter None
IDE Secondary Master Press Enter None Menu Level >
IDE Secondary Slave Pr ess Enter None

Change the day, month,
Drive A 1.44M, 3.5in year and century
Drive B None

Video EGA/VGA
Halt On All, But Keyboard

Based Memory 640K
Extended Memory 392192K
Total Memory 393216K

ééêêèèçç :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Configuring Your System 3-7

Date

The date format is <day><month> <date> <year>.

Day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.
Month The month from Jan. through Dec.
date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
year The year, depends on the year of the BIOS

Time

The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.

PrimaryMaster/PrimarySlave
SecondaryMaster/Secondary Slave

Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select Manual, None, Auto type. Note that the
specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not
work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk
drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to define your own drive type
manually.

If you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the following items.
Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided
in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.

If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”.
If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be “None”.

Access Mode The settings are Auto, Normal, Large,LBA.
Cylinder number of cylinders
Head number of heads
Precomp write precom
Landing Zone landing zone
Sector number of sectors

3-8 Configuring Your System

Advanced BIOS Features

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Advanced BIOS Features

Virus Warning Disabled
CPU Internal Cache Enabled Item Help
External Cache Enabled
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Enabled
Processor Number Feature Disabled
Qu ick Power On Self Test Enabled
ATA/100 & SCSI Boot Order ATA,SCSI
First Boot device CDROM Menu Level >
Second Boot device Floppy
Third Boot device SCSI
Fourth Boot device HDD-0
Swap Floppy Drive Disabled
Boot Up Floppy Seek Enabled
Boot Up Numlock Status On
Gate A20 Option Fast
Typematic Rate Setting Disabled
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
Typematic Delay (Msec) 250
Security Option Setup
MPS Version Control for OS 1.4
OS Select for DRAM > 64MB Non-OS2
DMI Event Log Enabled
Clear All DMI Event No
View DMI Event Log Enter
Mark DMI Event as read Enter
Event Log Capacity
Event Log Validity Valid

ééêêèèçç :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Configuring Your System 3-9

Virus Warning

Allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this
function is enabled and someone attempt to write date into this area, BIOS will show a warning
message on screen and alarm beep.

Disabled (default) No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the

boot sector or hard disk partition table.

Enabled Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a warning

message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector
of hard disk partition table.

CPU Internal Cache

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled (default) Enable cache
Disabled Disable cache

Note: The internal cache is built in the processor.

External Cache

Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the level 2 cache memory.

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the level 2 cache memory ECC(error check
correction).

Processor Number Feature

This option is for Pentium ® III processor. During Enabled, this will check the CPU Serial number.
Disabled this option if you don’t want the system to know the Serial number.

Quick Power On Self Test

This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer. If this is set
to Enabled, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.

Enabled Enable quick POST
Disabled (default) Normal POST

3-10 Configuring Your System

First/Second/Third/Other Boot Device

The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected in these
items. The settings are Floppy, LS/ZIP, HDD-0/HDD-1/HDD-2/HDD-3, SCSI, CDROM, LAN,
and Disabled.

Swap Floppy Drive

Switches the floppy disk drives between being designated as A and B. Default is Disabled.

Boot Up Floppy Seek

During POST, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type
is 40 tracks while 760K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks.

Boot Up NumLock Status

The default value is On.

On (default) Keypad is numeric keys.
Off Keypad is arrow keys.

Gate A20 Option

Normal The A20 signal is controlled by keyboard controller or chipset

hardware.

Fast The A20 signal is controlled by port 92 or chipset specific method.

Typematic Rate Setting

Key strokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When enabled, the typematic
rate and typematic delay can be selected. The settings are: Enabled/Disabled.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

Sets the number of times a second to repeat a key stroke when you hold the key down. The settings
are: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.

Configuring Your System 3-11

Typematic Delay (Msec)

Sets the delay time after the key is held down before it begins to repeat the keystroke The settings
are: 250, 500, 750, 1000.

Security Option

This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.

System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the

correct password is not entered at the prompt.

Setup(default) The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct

password is not entered at the prompt.

MPS Version Control for OS

An MP Platform interface standard that extends the performance of the existing PC/AT platform
beyong the traditional single processor limit, while maintaining 100% PC/AT binary compatibility.

OS Selection for DRAM > 64MB

Allows OS2 ® to be used with > 64 MB of DRAM. Settings are Non-OS/2 (default) and OS2. Set
to OS/2 if using more than 64MB and running OS/2 ® .

3-12 Configuring Your System

Advanced Chipset Features

The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset
registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer.

Choose the “ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES” from the Main Menu and the
following screen will appear.

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Advanced Chipset Features
Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing SDRAM 8/10ns
Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing SDRAM 8/10ns Item Help
Bank 4/5 DRAM Timing SDRAM 8/10ns
Bank 6/7 DRAM Timing SDRAM 8/10ns
DRAM Clock Host CLK
Memory Hole Disabled Menu Level >
AGP Aperture Size 64M
AGP 4X Mode Enabled
AGP Fast Write Disabled
CPU to PCI Write Buffer Enabled
PCI Dynamic Bursting Enabled
PCI Delay Transaction Enabled
Memory Parity/ECC Check Enabled

ééêêèèçç :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.

Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing/Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing
Bank 4/5 DRAM Timing/Bank 6/7 DRAM Timing

The DRAM timing is controlled by the DRAM Timing Registers.
The Timings programmed into this register are dependent on the system design. Slower rates may
be required in certain system designs to support loose layouts or slower memory.

DRAM Clock

The chipset support synchronous and asynchronous mode between the host clock and DIMM
clock.

Host CLK (default) DIMM clock equal to host clock
66MHz DIMM clock equal to 66MHz

Configuring Your System 3-13

Memory Hole

In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA cards. This
memory must be mapped into the memory, space below 16 MB.

Enabled Memory hole supported.
Disabled (default) Memory hole not supported.

AGP Aperture Size

Select the size of the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) aperture. The aperture is a portion of the
PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the
aperture range are for-warded to the AGP without any translation.

AGP-4X Mode

This item is used to Enabled or Disabled the AGP support for AGP 4x mode.

CPU to PCI Write Buffer

When this field is Enabled, writes from the CPU to the PCI bus are buffered, to compensate for the
differences between the CPU and the PCI bus. When Disabled, the writes are not buffered and the
CPU must wait until the write is complete before starting another cycle. The default setting is
Enabled.

PCI Dynamic Bursting

This item allows you to Enable or Disable the PCI dynamic bursting function. The settings are
Enabled or Disabled.

PCI Delay Transaction

The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delay transactions cycles. Select
Enabled to support compliance with PCI specification version 2.1. The settings are Enabled or
Disabled.

Memory Parity/ECC Check

This item when Enabled detects the memory parity and Error Checking & Correction. The settings
are Enabled or Disabled.

3-14 Configuring Your System

Integrated Peripherals

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Integrated Peripherals
Onchip IDE Channel0 Enabled
Onchip IDE Channel1 Enabled Item Help
IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled
Primary Master PIO Auto
Primary Slave PIO Auto
Secondary Master PIO Auto
Secondary Slave PIO Auto Menu Level >
Primary Master UDMA Auto
Primary Slave UDMA Auto
Secondary Master UDMA Auto
Secondary Slave UDMA Auto
Init Display First PCI Slot
On Chip USB Enabled
USB Keyboard Support Disabled
IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled
Onboard FDD Controller Enabled
Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto
Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto
Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7
Onboard Parallel Mode ECP
ECP Mode Use DMA 3
Parallel Port EEP Type EEP 1.9

ééêêèèçç :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Configuring Your System 3-15

OnChip IDE Channel0/Onchip IDE Channel1

The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels.
Select Enabled to activate each channel separately. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.

IDE Prefetch Mode

This item is used to Enabled or Disabled the IDE Read/Write Prefetch buffer. This buffer is used to
store data for faster perform-ances.

Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO

The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the
four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively
increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each
device. The settings are: Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4.

Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA

Ultra DMA/33 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive supports it and the operating
environment includes a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus master driver). If
your hard drive and your system software both support Ultra DMA/33 and Ultra DMA/66, select
Auto to enable BIOS support. The settings are: Auto, Disabled.

Init Display First

This item allows you to decide to activate whether PCI Slot or AGP Slot. The settings are: PCI
Slot, AGP Slot.

IDE HDD Block Mode

Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/write. If your
IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for automatic detection
of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support. The settings are:
Enabled, Disabled.

Onboard FDD Controller

Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on the system board and
you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in
this field. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.

3-16 Configuring Your System

Onboard Serial Port 1/Port 2

Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports. The settings are:
3F8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, Disabled, Auto.

Onboard Parallel Port

There is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O chipset that provides Standard, ECP, and
EPP features. It has the following options:

Disable
3BCH/IRQ7 Line Printer port 0
278H/IRQ5 Line Printer port 2
378H/IRQ7 Line Printer port 1

Onboard Parallel Mode

SPP : Standard Parallel Port
EPP : Enhanced Parallel Port
ECP : Extended Capability Port

To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose “SPP.” To operate the
onboard parallel port in the ECP and SPP modes simultaneously, choose “ECP/SPP.” By choosing
“ECP”, the onboard parallel port will operate in ECP mode only. Choosing “ECP/EPP” will allow
the onboard parallel port to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously. The ECP mode
has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboard parallel port with the ECP feature. After
selecting it, the following message will appear: “ECP Mode Use DMA” At this time the user can
choose between DMA channels 3 or 1. The onboard parallel port is EPP Spec. compliant, so after
the user chooses the onboard parallel port with the EPP function, the following message will be
displayed on the screen: “EPP Mode Select.” At this time either EPP 1.7 spec. or EPP 1.9 spec. can
be chosen.

ECP Mode Use DMA

Select a DMA channel for the parallel port for use during ECP mode. The settings are 3 or 1. The
default setting is 3.

Parallel Port EEP Type

Select EPP port type 1.7 or 1.9.

Configuring Your System 3-17

Power Management Setup

The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most effectively save energy
while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.

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Power Management Setup
ACPI Function Enabled
Power Management Press Enter Item Help
ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS)
PM Control by APM Yes
Video Off Option Suspend->Off
Video Off Method V/H SYNC+Blank
MODEM Use IRQ 3 Menu Level >
Soft-Off by PWRBTN Instant-Off
State After Power Failure Off
LED In Suspend Single
Wake Up Events Press Enter

ééêêèèçç :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

ACPI Function

This item allows you to Enabled/Disabled the Advanced Configuration and Power Management
(ACPI). The Settings are Enabled and Disabled.

3-18 Configuring Your System

Power Management

Power Management User Define
HDD Power Down Disable Item Help
Doze Mode Disable
Suspend Mode Disabled

Menu Level >

ééêêèèçç :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving and is directly related to the
following modes:

1. HDD Power Down

2. Doze Mode

3. Suspend Mode

There are four selections for Power Management, three of which have fixed mode setting.

Disable (Default) No power management. Disables all four modes.

Min. Power Saving Minimum power management. Doze Mode=1hr. Standby Mode=1hr.,

Suspend Mode=1hr., and HDD Power
Down=15min.

Max. Power Saving Maximum power management. – Only Available For SL CPU’s.

Doze Mode=1 min., Standby Mode=1min., Suspend Mode=1min.,
and HDD Power Down=1min.

User Defined Allows you to set each mode individually. When not disabled, each

of the ranges are from 1 min. to 1 hr. except for HDD Power Down
which ranges from 1 min. to 15 min. and disabled.

ACPI Suspend Type

This item will set which ACPI suspend type will be used. S1 (POS) The S1 sleeping state is low
wake-up latency sleeping state. In this state, no system context is lost(CPU or chip set) and
hardware maintains all system context.

Configuring Your System 3-19

PM Control by APM

No System BIOS will ignore APM when power managing the system.
Yes System BIOS will wait for APM’s prompt before it enter any PM mode

Note :Enable this for O.S. with APM like Windows ® 98, Windows ® NT, etc.

Video Off Option

The settings are N/A, Standby, Doze, or Suspend. This option is for choosing the setting in which
the monitor will turn off.

N/A Always turn on.

Doze During Doze mode, the monitor will be turnedoff.

Standby During Standby mode, the monitor will be turned off.

Suspend During Suspend mode, the monitor will be turned off.

The default setting is Standby.

Video Off Method

This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.

V/H SYNC+Blank This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and

horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer.

Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.

DPMS (default) Initial display power management signaling.

Modem Use IRQ

This determines the IRQ in which the MODEM can use. The settings are: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, NA.

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

Pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the system to enter the Soft-Off state.
The settings are: Delay 4 Sec, Instant-Off.

3-20 Configuring Your System

State After Power Failure

This option will determine how the system will power on after a power failure.

LED In Suspend

This item determines which state the Power LED will use. The settings are Blink, Dual color, and
Single color.

Blink Power LED will blink when the system enters the suspend mode.

Dual Color Power LED will change its color when the system enters the suspend

mode.

Single Color Power LED will always remain lit. (default)

Wake Up Events

VGA Off
LPT & COM LPT/COM Item Help
HDD & FDD On
PCI Master Off
Power On by PCI Card Disabled
Wake Up On LAN/Ring Disabled
RTC Alarm Resume Disabled Menu Level >
Date (of Month) 0
Resume Time 0:0:0
Primary INTR On
IRQs Activity Monitoring Press Enter

ééêêèèçç :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Configuring Your System 3-21

VGA

When Enabled, you can set the VGA to awaken the system.

LPT & COM

When LPT & COM is On, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral devices or IRQs
wakes up the system.

HDD & FDD

When HDD & FDD is On, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral devices or IRQs
wakes up the system.

PCI Master

When PCI Master is On, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral devices or IRQs
wakes up the system.

Power On by PCI Card

This item allows the user to Enabled/Disabled the Power On by PCI card.

Wake Up On LAN/Ring

To use this function, you need a LAN add-on card or Modem which supports power on functions.
During Disabled, the system cannot be boot up through LAN and ignores any incoming call from
the modem. During Enabled, the system can be boot up through LAN and modem.

RTC Alarm Resume

This function is for setting date and time for your computer to boot up. During Disabled, you
cannot use this function. During Enabled, choose the Date and Time Alarm:

Date(of month) Alarm You can choose which month the system will boot up. Set to

0, to boot every day.

Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm You can choose what hour, minute and second the system will

boot up.
Note: If you have change the setting, you must let the system boot up until it goes to the operating
system, before this function will work.

3-22 Configuring Your System

Primary INTR

When this is set to On, any event occuring will awaken a system which has been powered down.

IRQs Activity Monitoring

Primary INTR On
IRQ3 (COM 2) Primary Item Help
IRQ4 (COM 1) Primary
IRQ5 (LPT 2) Primary
IRQ6 (Floppy Disk) Primary
IRQ7 (LPT 1) Primary
IRQ8 (RTC Alarm) Disabled Menu Level >
IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir) Secondary
IRQ10 (Reserved) Secondary
IRQ11 (Reserved) Secondary
IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) Primary
IRQ13 (Coprocessor) Primary
IRQ14 (Hard Disk) Primary
IRQ15 (Reserved) Disabled

ééêêèèçç :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

The following is a list of IRQ’s, Interrupt ReQuests, which can be exempted much as the COM
ports and LPT ports above can. When an I/O device wants to gain the attention of the operating
system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to occur. When the operating system is ready to respond
to the request, it interrupts itself and performs the service.

When set On, activity will neither prevent the system from going into a power management mode
nor awaken it.

• IRQ3 (COM 2)

• IRQ4 (COM 1)

• IRQ5 (LPT 2)

• IRQ6 (Floppy Disk)

• IRQ7 (LPT 1)

• IRQ8 (RTC Alarm)

• IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir)

• IRQ10 (Reserved)

• IRQ11 (Reserved)

• IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse)

• IRQ13 (Coprocesssor)

• IRQ14 (Hard Disk)

• IRQ15 (Reserved)

Configuring Your System 3-23

PnP/PCI Configuration Setup

This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is
a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when
communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items
and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default
settings.

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PnP/PCI Configuration Setup
PnP OS Installed No
Reset Configuration Data Disabled Item Help
Resources Controlled By Auto (ESCD)
IRQ Resources Press Enter
DMA Resources Press Enter
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Disabled
Assign IRQ for VGA Enabled Menu Level >
Assign IRQ for USB Enabled
INT Pin 1 Assignment Auto
INT Pin 2 Assignment Auto
INT Pin 3 Assignment Auto
INT Pin 4 Assignment Auto

ééêêèèçç :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

PnP OS Installed

When set to YES, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA, IDE, SCSI). The
rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP operating system like Windows ® 95 or 98. When
set to NO, BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards. So, for non-PnP operating system (DOS,
Netware ® ), this option must set to Yes.

Reset Configuration Data

Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration
Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on and the system
reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system can not boot.

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The settings are: Enabled and Disabled .

Resource Controlled By

The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the boot and
Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely nothing unless you
are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows 95/98. If you set this field to
“manual” choose specific resources by going into each of the sub menu that follows this field (a
sub menu is preceded by a “Ø”). The settings are: Auto(ESCD), Manual.

IRQ Resources

When resources are controlled manually, assign each system interrupt a type, depending on the
type of device using the interrupt.

DMA Resources

This sub menu can let you control the DMA resource.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

Leave this field at Disabled. The settings are Enabled, Disabled.

Assign IRQ for VGA

Leave this field at Enabled. The settings are Enabled, Disabled.

Assign IRQ for USB

Leave this field at Enabled. The settings are Enabled, Disabled.

Configuring Your System 3-25

PC Health Status (Optional)

This section helps you to get more information about your system including CPU
temperature, FAN speed and voltages. It is recommended that you contact with your
motherboard supplier to get proper value about your setting of the CPU temperature.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software

PC Health Status
Current CPU1 Temp. 40°C/104°F
Current CPU2 Temp. 30°C/ 86°F Item Help
Current CPUFAN1 Speed 0RPM
Current CPUFAN2 Speed 0RPM
CPU1 Vcore 1.64V
CPU2 Vcore 1.98V

3.3V 3.31V Menu Level >
5V 4.95V
12V 11.64V

ééêêèèçç :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Current CPU1 Temp.

This item shows the current CPU1 temperature.

Current CPU2 Temp.

This item shows the current CPU2 temperature.

Current CPUFAN1 Temp.

This item shows the current CPUFAN1 speed.

Current CPUFAN2 Temp.

This item shows the current CPUFAN2 speed.

CPU1 Vcore/CPU2 Vcore

This item shows the current system voltage.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software

Frequency/Voltage Control
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Enabled
CPU Host Clock (CPU/PCI) Default Item Help
CPU1 Clock Ratio x 3
CPU2 Clock Ratio x 3
CPU1 Vcore Select Default
CPU2 Vcore Select Default

Menu Level >

ééêêèèçç :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CLK

This item allows you to enable/disable auto detect DIMM/PCI Clock. The settings are: Enabled,
Disabled.

CPU Host/PCI Clock

This item allows you to select the CPU Host/PCI Clock.

CPU1/CPU2 Clock Ratio

This item allows you to set the CPU1/CPU2 Clock Ratio.

CPU1/CPU2 Vcore Select

This item allows you to select the CPU1/CPU2 system voltage .

Configuring Your System 3-27

Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to:

Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? N

Pressing ‘Y’ loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance
system operations.

Load Optimized Defaults

When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to:

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? N

Pressing ‘Y’ loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal performance
system operations.

Set Supervisor/User Password

You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. The differences are:

Supervisor password : can enter and change the options of the setup menus.

User password : Can only enter but do not have the right to change the options

of the setup menus. When you select this function, the
following message will appear at the center of the screen to
assist you in creating a password.

ENTER PASSWORD:

Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now
will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm the
password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the
selection and not enter a password.

To disable a password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password. A
message will confirm the password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will
boot and you can enter Setup freely.

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PASSWORD DISABLED :

When a password has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter
Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system configuration.

Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also require the BIOS to request a password
every time your system is rebooted. This would prevent unauthorized use of your computer.
You determine when the password is required within the BIOS Features Setup Menu and its
Security option. If the Security option is set to “System”, the password will be required both at
boot and at entry to Setup. If set to “Setup”, prompting only occurs when trying to enter Setup.

Configuring Your System 3-29

Optional RAID Controllers

Factory Installed Controllers

The RAID options available for your system is the Mylex AcceleRAID™ 150
(SecuRAID 110) Controller board, which gives your system the added security of fault
tolerance.

If you order a system with a RAID controller, the system is pre-configured at the
factory. Refer to the “RAID Configurations” table below to determine how the RAID
controller was configured at the factory. If you want to reconfigure disk arrays and
logical drives, you must run the AcceleRAID™ 150 BIOS Configuration Utility; if you
want to change the RAID level, you must run the Mylex Disk Array Controller Utilities
(DACCF) software. Refer to the AcceleRAID™ 150 documentation included with your
system for information on running the AcceleRAID™ 150 BIOS Configuration Utility
and the DACCF utility.

CAUTION

Some server systems have network operating systems preloaded at
the factory. If a network operating system is preloaded on your
server system, then use of the DACCF utility is not required.
However, if you do use the DACCF utility you may need to reload the
network operating system. Make sure that you have all the pertinent
software to perform the reload.

RAID Configurations

Number of
Hard Drives

RAID Level
Configured

Hard Drives in
Array

Description

1 JBOD 1 JBOD (RAID 0) JBOD is an acronym for Just a Bunch Of

Disks. Each drive can operate independently as with a
common host bus adapter; or multiple drives may be spanned
and seen as a single very large drive. No redundancy is
provided.

2 1 2 Mirroring (RAID 1) Drives are paired and mirrored. All data is

100% duplicated on an equivalent drive (fully redundant).

3 5 3 Striping with Parity (RAID 5) Data is striped across several

physical drives. Parity protection is used for data redundancy.

4 5 3 plus 1 hot

spare drive

Striping with Parity (RAID 5) Data is striped across three
physical drives. Parity protection is used for data redundancy.
This drive is used as the “Hot Spare.”

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Add-on Controller

If you are adding a RAID controller to an existing system, the AcceleRAID™ 150 BIOS
Configuration Utility allows you to configure disk arrays and logical drives in your
system. Since the utility resides in the AcceleRAID™ 150 BIOS on the RAID controller,
its operation is independent of the operating system in your server. Refer to Chapter 4
in this User's Guide for information on installing an add-in option board. Refer to
Chapter 4 of the AcceleRAID™ 150 Installation Guide for information on running the
AcceleRAID™ 150 BIOS Configuration Utility.

DACCF Configuration Utility

The DACCF utility is included with the RAID controller. The AcceleRAID™ 150
support various versions of RAID technology (referred to as RAID levels). To use any
RAID level, you must configure the RAID controller using the DACCF Configuration
Utility prior to installing your Network Operating System. For an explanation of this
utility, refer to the Disk Array Controller Configuration Utilities Manual that was
shipped with the controller. Chapter 2 (Preparing the Array) covers array hardware
preparation, configuration, and initialization. After completing the steps in Chapter 2,
you can install your Network Operating System.

Configuring Your System 3-31

Configuring System Board Jumpers

Before You Begin

Only a qualified technical person should perform the procedures in this section.

CAUTION

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the system board.
Modify the system board only at an ESD workstation.
Otherwise, wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis
ground.

CPU Speed Setting: SW1/SW2

To adjust the speed of the CPU, you must know the specification of your CPU (always ask the
vendor for CPU specification). The mainboard can auto-detect between 66, 100 or 133MHz CPU

Bus Frequency.

SW2 SW1 Function
1-2 1-2 Auto
1-2 Null 66 .6 -> 100 MHz
Null 1-2 100 -> 133 MHz
2-3 1-2 133 -> 100 MHz
2-3 2-3 133 -> 66.6 MHz

100 -> 66.6 MHz

3-32 Configuring Your System

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

A battery must be used to retain the mainboard configuration in CMOS RAM. Short 1-2 pins of
JBAT1 to store the CMOS data.

Note: You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin, while the system is off. Then, return to 1-2 pin

position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on, it will damage the mainboard. Always
unplug the power cord from the wall socket.

Configuring Your System 3-33

Case Connector: JFP1

The Power Switch, Reset Switch, Power LED, Speaker, and HDD LED are all connected to the
JFP1 connector block.

D – JFP 1 G – Single color LED
B – Speaker E – HDD LED H – Dual color LED
C – Buzzer (shot pin) F – Power LED I – Power Switch

Power Switch

Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. This switch has the same feature with JRMS1.

Reset Switch

Reset switch is used to reboot the system rather than turning the power ON/OFF. Avoid rebooting
while the HDD LED is lit. You can connect the Reset switch from the system case to this pin.

3-34 Configuring Your System

Power LED

The Power LED is lit while the system power is on. Connect the Power LED from the system case
to this pin. There are two types of LED that you can use: 3-pin single color LED or 2-pin dual
color LED(ACPI request).

a. 3 pin single color LED connect to pin 4, 5, & 6. This LED will lit when the system is
on.

b. 2 pin dual color LED connect to pin 5 & 6.

GREEN Color: Indicate the system is in full on mode.
ORANGE Color: Indicate the system is in suspend mode.

Speaker

Speaker from the system case is connected to this pin.
If on-board Buzzer is available:

Short pin 14-15: On-board Buzzer Enabled.
Open pin 14-15: On-board Buzzer Disabled.

HDD LED

HDD LED shows the activity of a hard disk drive. Avoid turning the power off while the HDD led
is lit. You can connect the HDD LED from the system case to this pin.

Configuring Your System 3-35

Diagnostic LED

The mainboard provides a Special Diagnostic LED for users to be aware of their mainboard
conditions. The LED helps user to determine the problem of the mainboard.

3-36 Configuring Your System

Diagnostic LED Function

Diagnostic LED

4 3 2 1

Description Possible Problem/Solution

0 0 0 0

System Pomer ON.

This will start BIOS Initialization

System D-LED will hang here
The Processor might be damage or not
installed properly.
Damage/Discharge Lithium Battery

0 0 0 1 Early Chipset Initialization ***

0 0 1 0

Memory Detection Test
Testing Onboard memory size

System D-LED will hang here. The memory
module might be damage or not installed
properly.

0 0 1 1 Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for

fast booting

***

0 1 0 0 Initializing Keyboard Controller ***

0 1 0 1

Testing VGA BIOS
This will start writing VGA sign-on
messages to the screen

System D-LED will produce Beep sound.
The VGA card might be damage or not
inserted properly

0 1 1 0

Processor Initialization
This will show information regarding the
processor (like brand name, system bus,
etc…)

***

0 1 1 1 Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Low Lithium Battery

1 0 0 0

Initializing Video Interface
This will start detecting CPU clock,
checking type of video onboard. Then
detect and initialize the video adapter

***

1 0 0 1

BIOS Sign On
This will start showing information about
Logo, processor brand name, etc…

***

1 0 1 0

Testing Base memory from 240K to
640K and Extended Memory above 1MB
using various patterns

***

1 0 1 1 Assign resource to all ISA ***
1 1 0 0 Initializing Hard Drive Controller Check IDE cable for proper installation

1 1 0 1

Initializing Floppy Drive Controller System D-LED will hang here

The Floppy Drive Cable might not be
installed properly

1 1 1 0

Boot Attempt
This will set low stack and boot via
INT19h

***

1 1 1 1 Operating system booting ***

1 = GREEN 0 = RED *** Check Vendor for possible internal mainboard problem.

Configuring Your System 3-37

Moving System Board Jumpers

CAUTION

Before doing the procedures in this section, make sure that your
system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back
of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before moving the
jumpers can result in personal injury and equipment damage.

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

To configure the system board options:

1. Power off the system and remove the left panel as described in Chapter 4 of this guide.

2. Check to ensure the system power cord is removed from the back of the system.

3. Locate the position of the jumpers on the system board you are changing. To change a jumper

setting, use a pair of needle-nose pliers or your fingers to remove the jumper from its current
location. Position the jumper over the two pins for the desired setting and press it onto the pins.
Be careful not to bend the pins. Refer the System Board Summary table for system board
jumper settings.

4. Install the system cover and power up the system.

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4

Upgrading Your System

n General Information
n Static Precautions
n Preparing Your System for Upgrade
n Equipment Log
n Removing a Side Panel
n Installing a Side Panel
n Modifying the System Board
n Option Boards
n Hard Disk Drives
n Removable Media Devices

4-2 Upgrading Your System

General Information

WARNING

The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does
not turn off the system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on
the system board whenever the AC power cord is connected
between the system and an AC outlet. Before doing the
procedures in this manual, make sure that your system is
powered off and unplug the AC power cords from the back
of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before opening
your system can result in personal injury and equipment
damage.

CAUTION

The server management logic on your system board
monitors and logs system voltage changes. When powering
down your system you may experience a 1–5 second delay
from the time you press the push-button power on/off switch
on the front panel and your system powering down. This is
normal system operation and is required by the server
management logic.

CAUTION

Operating your system with the side panels removed can
damage your system components. For proper cooling and
airflow, always replace the side panels before powering on
your system.

Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved optional
peripheral devices.

Static Precautions

An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and
other components. You can provide some ESD protection by wearing an
antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground when handling system
components.

Electronic devices can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent
damage, keep them in their protective packaging when they are not installed in
your system.

Upgrading Your System 4-3

Preparing Your System for Upgrade

Depending on the upgrade, you will need one or more of the following tools:

n Phillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)
n Flat-head screwdriver
n Small needle nose pliers
n Pen or pencil
n ESD workstation or antistatic wrist strap (recommended)

Equipment Log

Use the equipment log form located at the end of this manual to record the
model and serial number of your system, all installed options, and any other
pertinent information specific to your system. You will need this information
when configuring your system.

Removing a Side Panel

To install options in your system, you must remove the side panel on the left
side of the system (as viewed from the front). The side panel on the right side of
the system (as viewed from the front) only has to be removed when adding
removable media devices or a second power supply. The right side panel
removes in the same manner as the left side panel.

CAUTION

For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the system
with the side panels removed. Always replace the panels
before powering on the system.

WARNING

If you are removing the side panel after the system is set up,
you must first power off the system and all external devices
and then Unplug the system power cord

To remove a side panel:

1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the ac wall outlet.

2. The side panel is secured to the chassis with two screws. Remove the screws

securing the side panel. Save the screws for reattaching the side panel.

3. Slide the side panel toward the rear of the chassis. This unlocks the locking

fingers behind the side panel.

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4. Pull the side panel out and away from the chassis.

Removing a System Side Panel

Installing a Side Panel

1. Before replacing the side panel, make sure no tools or loose parts have been

left inside the system chassis.

2. Make sure all option boards are firmly seated in their respective slots and

that all interior cables are properly connected.

3. Insert the metal tabs on the top and bottom of the side panel into their slots

on the chassis. Slide the side panel forward as far as it will go.

4. Replace the two side-panel retaining screws.

Note: If your system is already set up, plug the system

back in, reconnect the peripherals, and power on the
peripherals and system.

Slide the side

panel toward
the rear of the
chassis

Remove the

screws
securing the
side panel

Upgrading Your System 4-5

Modifying the System Board

The following sections provide procedures for upgrading and configuring the
system board in your system. Topics covered include:

n Replacing the real-time clock battery
n Replacing the processor(s)
n Installing or removing DIMMs.

CAUTION

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage add-in boards
and other components; place them on an antistatic surface.
Modify the system board only at an ESD workstation.
Otherwise, wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis
ground.

Replacing the Real-time Clock Battery

You may need to replace the real-time clock battery because of its life span. The
battery (Vendor Part #CR2032) is a commodity part available through many
vendors. Notice the plus (+) sign on the battery. This sign will assist you in
correctly positioning the battery on the system board.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by
manufacturer. Dispose of lithium batteries as required by
local ordinance or as normal waste if no local ordinance
exists. Do not expose the component to excessive heat or
fire. Keep all batteries away from children

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

4-6 Upgrading Your System

Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery

1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in

this chapter.

2. Gently push down the lever with the right hand.

3. Remove the battery from its socket with the left hand.

Upgrading Your System 4-7

4. Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance.

5. Remove the new lithium battery from its package, and, being careful to observe

the correct polarity, insert it in the battery socket.

6. Reinstall the plastic retainer on the lithium battery socket.

7. Replace the side panel, plug in the system power cord, and turn on the system.

8. Run the BIOS Setup to restore the configuration settings to the real-time clock.

Replacing the Pentium III Processor(s)

This subsection provides the procedure for upgrading Pentium III Processor(s)
in your system. The Pentium III processor is packaged as a Flip Chip Pin Grid
Array (FC-PGA). The mainboard uses CPU sockets called Socket 370 for easy
CPU installation. The CPUs should always have a Heat Sink and a cooling fan
attached to prevent overheating.

4-8 Upgrading Your System

CPU Installation Procedures

CAUTION

If you install a second CPU on your system it must be
identical to the first one (same stepping, same speed, same
cache size)

1. Pull the lever sideways away from
the socket. Then, raise the lever up to
a 90-degree angle.

2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look
for the white dot or cut edge in the
CPU. Match Pin 1 with the white
dot/cut edge. Then, insert the CPU. It
should insert easily.

3. Press the lever down to complete
the installation.

CAUTION

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components;
place them on an antistatic surface. Modify the system board
using an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground.

WARNING

If the system has been running, any processor and heat sink
already installed on the board will be hot. To avoid the
possibility of a burn, let the components cool for 10 minutes
before continuing with the procedures described here

Upgrading Your System 4-9

CPU Speed Setting: SW1/SW2

To adjust the speed of the CPU, you must know the specification of your CPU (always ask
the vendor for CPU specification). The mainboard can auto-detect between 66, 100 or

133MHz CPU Bus Frequency.

SW2 SW1 Function
1-2 1-2 Auto
1-2 Null 66 .6 -> 100 MHz
Null 1-2 100 -> 133 MHz
2-3 1-2 133 -> 100 MHz
2-3 2-3 133 -> 66.6 MHz

100 -> 66.6 MHz

4-10 Upgrading Your System

DIMMs

The system board contains four DIMM sockets labeled 1 through 4. Each socket
can hold a single 72-bit DIMM module with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB or 512MB
of memory. When all four sockets are populated, the system board supports a
maximum of 2GB of memory with 512MB DIMMs. A DIMM will always be
installed in the first socket. When you install additional DIMMs, you must start
with the first empty socket to the left of DIMMs already installed. When you
remove DIMMs, you must start with the first DIMM socket closest to the left
edge of the system board.

Installing DIMMs

1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in

this chapter.

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.
Hold DIMMs only by their edges.

2. Holding the DIMM module only by the edges, remove it from its antistatic

package.

3. The DIMM slot has 2 Notch Keys “VOLT and DRAM”, so the DIMM

memory module can only fit in one direction. Position the DIMM so that the
two notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM align with the keyed socket.

Inserting Memory DIMMs

3. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket, and press down firmly

on the DIMM until it seats correctly.

4. Gently push the plastic ejector levers on the socket ends to the upright

position.

5. Repeat the steps to install each DIMM.

6. Replace the left side panel and turn on the system.

Upgrading Your System 4-11

Removing DIMMs

CAUTION

Use extreme care when removing a DIMM. Too much
pressure can damage the socket slot. Apply only enough
pressure on the plastic ejector levers to release the DIMM

1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in

this chapter.

2. Gently push the plastic ejector levers out and down to eject a DIMM from its

socket.

3. Hold the DIMM only by its edges, being careful not to touch its components

or gold edge connectors. Carefully lift it away from the socket, and store it
in an antistatic package.

4. Repeat the above steps to remove the remaining DIMMs.

5. Replace the side panel and turn on the system.

Option Boards

This section describes how to install and remove PCI option boards. The system
board has five PCI bus expansion slots..

The high-performance PCI local bus allows the adoption of newer networking
technology, such as 100 MB/second Ethernet NICs, with a minimum of effort
and without concern for I/O bottlenecks. The PCI local bus offers up to 133
MB/second bandwidth.

Installation Considerations

Newer adapters, designed for Plug-and-Play systems, are automatically
configured by the system without any user intervention.

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Upgrading Your System 4-13

A – Top : mouse V – AGP slot
B – Bottom : keyboard W – PCI slot 1
C – USB top : port 1 X – PCI slot 2
D – Bottom : port 2 Y – PCI slot 3
E – Z – PCI slot 4
F – CPUFAN 1 AA – PCI slot 5
G – SW1 AB – JMDM 1
H – SW2 AC – BATT
I – Top : LPT AD – JBAT 1
K – Bottom : COM A \ COM B AE – VT82C686A
L – Diagnostic LED AF – JCASE 1
M – ATX power supply AG – J6
N – Socket 310 (2) AH – IDE 1
O – CPUFAN 2 AI – IDE 2
P – DIMM 1 AJ – FDD
Q – DIMM 2 AK - SYSFAN
R – DIMM 3 AL – JFP 1
S – DIMM 4 AM – JWOL 1
T – VIA 694X chipset AN – J3
U – Socket 370 (1) AO – BIOS

AP – USB 2
AQ – JGL 1

PCI and AGP Slot Locations

4-14 Upgrading Your System

Installing an Option Board

1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in

this chapter.

2. Remove and save the expansion slot retainer bar by pressing down on its top

snap fastener and pulling the bar out.

Removing the Expansion Slot Retainer Bar

Remove the expansion slot
retainer by pressing down on
the two snap fastener

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3. Remove and save the expansion slot cover by sliding it straight back and out

of the slot.

Removing the Expansion Slot Cover

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

4. Remove the option board from its protective wrapper, holding the board

only by the edges. Do not touch the board components or the gold
connectors.

5. Record the option board serial number in the equipment log.

6. Set any board jumpers or switches as described in the documentation that

comes with the option board.

7. Refer to “Option Board Hardware Configurations” table to determine the

recommended option board slot assignment and configuration parameters.

8. Holding the board by its top edge or upper corners, firmly press the board

into an expansion slot on the system board. The tapered foot of the option
board retaining bracket must fit into the mating hole in the expansion slot .

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Installing an Option Board

9. Align the rounded notch in the option board retaining bracket with the

alignment tab in the expansion slot frame. The retaining bracket fits into the
space that was occupied by the expansion slot cover.

10. Be sure to push the bracket slot up against the expansion slot frame. If this is

not done, the bracket may interfere with an adjacent bracket.

11. Install the previously removed expansion slot retainer bar by pressing its top

fastener into the top of the expansion slot frame. The bottom tapered tab of
the expansion slot retainer bar fits into the mating slot on the bottom of the
expansion slot frame.

12. Connect any external cables (if they are needed) to the installed option

board.

13. Replace the left side panel; plug in the system power cord, and power on the

system.

Upgrading Your System 4-17

Removing an Option Board

Note: Expansion slot covers must be installed on all

vacant slots to maintain the electromagnetic emissions
characteristics of the system and to assure proper cooling of
the system components.

1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in

this chapter.

2. Disconnect any cables attached to the option board you are removing.

3. Remove and save the expansion slot retainer bar by pressing down on its top

fastener and pulling the bar out.

4. Hold the board at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the edge

connectors pull free. Make sure that you do not scrape the board against
other components.

5. Remove the board from the expansion slot and place it in an antistatic

wrapper. If you are replacing a board, go to "Installing an Option Board"
earlier in this chapter, otherwise continue.

6. Install an expansion slot cover over the vacant slot.

7. Install the previously removed expansion slot retainer bar by pressing its top

fastener into the lock plate at the top of the expansion slot frame. The
bottom tapered tab of the expansion slot retainer bar fits into the mating slot
on the bottom of the expansion slot frame.

8. Replace the left side panel; plug in the system power cord, and power on the

system.

9. If you removed a non-Plug-and-Play ISA option board, run the SSU to

configure the system as described in the “Configuring Your System”
chapter.

Installing a SCSI Controller Board

Use this procedure to install a Mylex RAID controller board or an Adaptec
29160N SCSI controller board.

1. Install the controller board into PCI slot 2 of the system board. See

"Installing an Option Board" earlier in this chapter.

2. Cable the controller board as shown below.

3. Don’t forget to put an active terminator on the last SCSI connector of the

cable.

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Cabling a SCSI controller

Hard Disk Drives

Your system supports a variety of hard disk drives.
The SCSI hard disk drives must use the industry standard 68 pins connector.

Your system supports up to four 9 GB, 18 GB or 36 GB SCSI HDD.
The IDE hard disk drives must be Ultra DMA 33 or Ultra DMA 66. Your

system supports up to two 10 GB, 20 GB or 30 GB IDE HDD.

Active terminator

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Removing the front panel

Remove entirely
the front panel

With a flat-head screwdriver
push the two plastic snap
tabs to free the front panel

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Dismounting the HDD cage

Remove the three screw
maintaining the disk cage

Slide the disk cage with
both hand

Mount or dismount the
HDD on the disk cage

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5.25-Inch Media Device

CAUTION

CD-ROM devices contain a laser system and are classified
as CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTS. To use these devices,
thoroughly read the documentation provided by the CD­ROM manufacturer, and keep the documentation for future
reference. In case of any trouble with a CD-ROM, please
contact your nearest service representative. To prevent
direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified in the CD-ROM
manufacturer's documentation may result in hazardous

0.radiation exposure.

1. Power off the system, unplug the system power cord, and remove the appropriateside

panel depending upon the bay you are installing the media device in and as described
earlier in this chapter.

2. Open the front panel as described earlier in this chapter.

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wirst strap.

3. Remove the EMI metal shield and the filler panel covering the bay where you are

installing a media device as shown below. The metal shield is released by pulling on the
tabs at the left and right of the filler panel.

Removing the EMI Metal Shield and the Filler Panel

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4. Remove the device from its protective wrapper and place it on an antistatic surface.

Record the drive model and serial number in the equipment log.

5. Set any drive jumpers or switches before you install the drive. See the documentation

that comes with the device for jumper or switch information.

Note: If the drive comes with drive rails, do not use them. Remove any rails

already attached.

6. Attach the device side rails supplied with the system as shown below.

Attaching the Device Side Rails

7. Install the media device into the bay as follows:

8. Move any cables in the bay out of the way.

9. Align the rails on the media device with the supports in the bay.

10. Slide the device into the bay until it locks in place.

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Installing a Removable Media Device

11. Connect the interface and power cables to the device as follows (see Figure above):

12. If you are installing a 5 1/4-inch tape drive or other IDE device, align and connect the

drive signal cable and the system power cable to their connectors. The cable connector
for the 5 1/4-inch device is keyed to fit only in the correct position. The red edge of the
cable goes to pin 1 on the cable connector. Align the red edge of the connector with pin
1 (notched end) on the drive connector.

13. If you are installing a SCSI device, connect the SCSI cable and system power cable. Be

sure to align the SCSI cable connector (keyed) with the device connector.

14. Carefully reinstall the front panel by inserting its right plastic tabs into the chassis right

tab slots and then pushing its left portion straight in against the chassis.

15. Reinstall the side panel, and power on the system.

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Removing a 5.25-Inch Device

1. Power off the system, unplug the system power cords, and remove the left side panel

2. Open the front door as described earlier in this chapter.

CAUTION

Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wirst strap.

3. Carefully remove the front panel by releasing its two plastic snap tabs on the left of the
panel as shown earlier

Removing a Removable Media Device

4. Disconnect the power cable and ribbon data cable from the device you are removing.

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5. Remove the device from the peripheral bay by pushing in on its drive rail clips
and pull the device completely out of the bay (see Figure above).

6. Install an EMI metal shield and the filler panel over the bay where you removed the
peripheral device. The EMI shield is secured by just snapping it into place.

7. Replace the side panel and front panel, and power on the system.

9. Remove the drive serial number from the equipment log.

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