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Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5014C-T. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The SuperServer 5014C-T is a high-end single processor 1U rackmount
server based on the SC811T-260 server chassis and the Super P8SCi
motherboard. The P8SCi supports single Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775
("Prescott") type processors at an 800 MHz FSB or single Intel® Celeron®
processors at a 533 MHz FSB.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with
the server system and describes the main features of the Super P8SCi
motherboard and the SC811T-260 chassis.
Preface
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer
5014C-T into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without the processor and
memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections
of the manual for their installation.
Chapter 3: System Interface
Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the
functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as
well as other LEDs located throughout the system.
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Chapter 4: System Safety
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general
overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and
servicing the SuperServer 5014C-T.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the P8SCi motherboard, including
the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to
this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and
when reconfiguring the motherboard.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC811T-260 1U rackmount
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter
when installing, removing or reconfiguring Serial ATA or peripheral drives
and when replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.
Chapter 7: BIOS
The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed
information on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes and Messages
Appendix B: POST Diagnostic Error Messages
Appendix C: Software Installation
Appendix D: System Specifications
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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Motherboard Features ................................................................................... 1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features.............................................................................. 1-5
1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................. 1-7
Chapter 2: Server Installation
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System ................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ....................................................................................... 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location .................................................................... 2-2
Rack Precautions ..................................................................................... 2-2
Server Precautions.................................................................................. 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations .............................................................. 2-3
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................ 2-4
2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup ................................................................ 2-8
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ................................................................... 2-10
Chapter 3: System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1
Reset.......................................................................................................... 3-1
Power ........................................................................................................ 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail .................................................................................... 3-2
NIC2 ............................................................................................................ 3-2
NIC1 ............................................................................................................ 3-2
HDD ............................................................................................................ 3-2
Power ........................................................................................................ 3-3
3-4 Serial ATA Drive Carrier LED ...................................................................... 3-3
Chapter 4: System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ....................................................................... 4-1
4-2 General Safety Precautions ......................................................................... 4-2
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4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................. 4-3
4-4 Operating Precautions ................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup
5-1 Handling the Motherboard ............................................................................. 5-1
5-2 Motherboard Installation ................................................................................ 5-2
5-3 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 5-3
Connecting Data Cables ......................................................................... 5-3
Connecting Power Cables...................................................................... 5-3
Connecting the Control Panel ................................................................ 5- 3
5- 4 I/O Ports........................................................................................................... 5- 4
5-5 Installing Processors ..................................................................................... 5-5
5-6 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-8
5-7 Adding PCI Cards ........................................................................................... 5- 9
5-8 Motherboard Details ..................................................................................... 5-10
P8SCi Layout .......................................................................................... 5-10
P8SCi Quick Reference ........................................................................ 5-11
5-9 Connector Definitions .................................................................................. 5-12
Power Supply Connectors ................................................................... 5-12
IR Connector........................................................................................... 5-12
Power LED Connnector ........................................................................ 5-12
PWR_ON Connector............................................................................... 5-13
Reset Connector .................................................................................... 5-13
Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) ................................................................ 5-13
LAN1/LAN2 LED ..................................................................................... 5-13
IDE LED .................................................................................................... 5-14
Power_LED Connector .......................................................................... 5-14
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-14
Fan Headers ........................................................................................... 5-14
Chassis Intrusion ................................................................................... 5-15
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ..................................... 5-15
SATA LED............................................................................................... 5-15
Universal Serial Bus (USB) .................................................................. 5-15
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-16
Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-16
JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ..................................................................... 5-16
SMB Header............................................................................................ 5-16
5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-17
Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................................ 5-17
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CMOS Clear............................................................................................. 5-17
USB Wake-Up......................................................................................... 5-18
Watch Dog Enable/Disable ................................................................... 5-18
Speaker Jumper ..................................................................................... 5-18
Keyboard Wake-Up ................................................................................ 5-19
JLAN1 Enable/Disable ........................................................................... 5-19
JLAN2 Enable/Disable ........................................................................... 5-19
Power Force On Enable/Disable ......................................................... 5-19
5-11 Parallel Port/Floppy and Hard Drive Connections ................................... 5-20
Parallel Port ............................................................................................. 5-20
Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-21
IDE Connector......................................................................................... 5-21
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 6-1
6-2 Control Panel ................................................................................................... 6-2
6-3 System Fans .................................................................................................... 6-3
System Fan Failure .................................................................................. 6- 3
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ....................................................................... 6- 3
Accessing the Drive Bays ....................................................................... 6-3
Serial ATA Drive Installation .................................................................. 6-4
CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ................................................. 6- 6
6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-7
Power Supply Failure ............................................................................. 6-7
Replacing the Power Supply ................................................................. 6- 7
Chapter 7: BIOS
7-1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 Running Setup ................................................................................................. 7- 2
7-3 Main BIOS Setup ............................................................................................ 7-2
7-4 Advanced BIOS Setup ................................................................................... 7-5
7-5 Security.......................................................................................................... 7-17
7-6 Boot ................................................................................................................ 7-18
7-7 Exit .................................................................................................................. 7-20
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages....................................................................... A-1
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes ............................................................................. B-1
Appendix C: Software Installation ........................................................................... C-1
Appendix D: System Specifications .................................................................... D -1
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The Supermicro SuperServer 5014C-T is a high-end single processor, 1U
rackmount server with state-of-the-art features. The 5014C-T is comprised
of two main subsystems: the SC811T-260 1U chassis and the P8SCi
motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating
systems that have been certified for use with the 5014C-T.
In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components
may have been included with the 5014C-T, as listed below.
One CPU heatsink (SNK-P0011)
One (1) 3.5" floppy drive [(FPD-PNSC-02(01)]
One (1) slim CD-ROM drive (CDM-TEAC-24(B))
Two (2) 10-cm blower fans (FAN-0066)
One (1) air shroud (CSE-PT56)
Serial ATA (SATA) Accessories:
One (1) internal SATA backplane (CSE-SATA-810)
Two (2) SATA cables (CBL-0061)
One (1) SATA LED cable (CBL-0056)
Two (2) SATA drive carriers (CSE-PT10 (B))
One (1) 64-bit PCI-X slot riser card (CSE-RR1U-X)
Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT8):
Two (2) rack rail assemblies
Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails in a rack/telco rack
One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
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Note: "B" indicates black.
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1-2 Motherboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 5014C-T lies the P8SCi, a single processor
motherboard based upon Intel's E7221 chipset. Below are the main features of the P8SCi.
Processor
The P8SCi has an LGA775 ZIF socket to support a single Intel® Pentium® 4
("Prescott" type) processor with hyper-threading technology at an 800/533
MHz FSB speed or a single Intel® Celeron® processor at a 533 MHz FSB
speed. Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete
listing of supported processors (http://www.supermicro.com/support/).
Memory
The P8SCi has four (4) 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 4 GB of
unbuffered ECC type DDR2-533/400 SDRAM modules. The P8SCi's dualchannel memory bus requires modules to be populated in pairs. All memory
modules must be the same size and speed.
Serial ATA
A Serial ATA controller is incorporated into the ICH6 (South Bridge) portion
of the E7721 chipset to provide a two-port Serial ATA subsystem, which is
RAID 0 and RAID 1 supported. The drives may also be used in a JBOD
configuration. The Serial ATA drives are hot-swappable units.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
hot-swap capability and RAID function of the Serial ATA drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
The P8SCi has two PCI-Express x1 slots, one 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot and
one 32-bit PCI slot. One riser card is included with the system (see Chapter
5 for details).
Ethernet Ports
Two onboard Broadband BCM5721 Ethernet controllers are integrated into
the P8SCi to support two Gigabit LAN (Ethernet) ports.
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Onboard Controllers/Ports
An onboard IDE controller supports one floppy drive and up to four Ultra
ATA 100 hard drives or ATAPI devices. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, one parallel port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and
keyboard ports and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis
and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
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Figure 1-1 . Intel E7221 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The SuperServer 5014C-T is built on the SC811T-260 1U rackmount server
chassis. The following is a general outline of the main features of the
SC811T-260 chassis.
System Power
When configured as a SuperServer 5014C-T, the SC811T-260 chassis includes a single 260W power supply.
Serial ATA Subsystem
For the 5014C-T, the SC811T-260 chassis was designed to support two
Serial ATA hard drives. The Serial ATA drives are hot-swappable units.
ATA/100 IDE drives can be alternately supported.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
hot-swap capability of the Serial ATA drives.
Control Panel
The control panel on the SC811T-260 provides important system monitoring
and control information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard
disk drive activity and system overheat conditions. The control panel also
includes a main power button and a system reset button.
Rear I/O Panel
The SC811T-260 is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O panel provides one
motherboard expansion slot, one COM port (another is internal), two USB
ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a graphics port and two Gb Ethernet
ports. (See Figure 1-2.)
Cooling System
The SC811 chassis has an innovative cooling design that features two 10cm blower system cooling fans. The blower fans plug into a chassis fan
header on the motherboard. A fan speed control setting in BIOS allows fan
speed to be determined by system temperature [the recommended setting is
3-pin (Server)].
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Figure 1-2. Rear I/O Panel
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1-4 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000
Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008
Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)
support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390
Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525
Email: sales@supermicro.nl (General Information)
support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)
rma@supermicro.nl (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: support@supermicro.com.tw
Tel: 886-2-8228-1366, ext.132 or 139
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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer
5014C-T up and running. Following the steps in the order given should
enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time.
This quick setup assumes that your 5014C-T system has come to you with
the processor and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully
integrated with a motherboard, processor, system memory etc., please turn
to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing specific
components.
2-2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the SuperServer 5014C-T was shipped in and
note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage, you
should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer
5014C-T. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields
are generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet.
Read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the SuperServer 5014C-T was shipped in should include two sets
of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you
will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order
given to complete the installation process in a minimal amount of time.
Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation
procedure outlined in the sections that follow.
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Choosing a Setup Location
- Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open
the front door completely (~25 inches).
- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack
to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
- This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location
(dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
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Warnings and Precautions!
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Rack Precautions
- Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully
extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
- In a single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.
- In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
- Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component
from the rack.
- You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or
more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
- Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.
- Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you
install the rails.
- Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack
first, and then work up.
- Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the
server from power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your
system operating in case of a power failure.
- Allow the power supply units and hot plug Serial ATA drives to
cool before touching them.
- Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on
the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
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Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient
temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to
installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s
maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
Reduced Airflow
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow
required for safe operation is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does
not arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself
should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of
power strips, etc.).
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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 5014C-T into
a rack unit. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can
skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the
market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. The
following is a guideline for installing the unit into a rack with the rack rails
provided with the system. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
You should have received two rack rail assemblies with the SuperServer
5014C-T. Each of these assemblies consist of two sections: an inner fixed
chassis rail that secures to the unit (A) and an outer fi xed rack rail (B) that
secures to the rail brackets. A sliding rail guide sandwiched between the
two should remain attached to the fixed rack rail (see Figure 2-1). The A
and B rails must be detached from each other to install.
To remove the fixed chassis rail (A), pull it out as far as possible - you
should hear a "click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail
assembly and locks the inner rail. Then depress the locking tab to pull the
inner rail completely out. Do this for both the left and right side rack rail
assemblies.
Mounting Holes
B
Locking Tab
A
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
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Installing the Chassis Rails
Position the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of
the chassis making sure the five screw holes line up. Note that these two
rails are left/right specific. Screw the rail securely to the side of the
chassis (see Figure 2-2). Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the
other side of the chassis. You will also need to attach the rail brackets
when installing into a telco rack.
Locking Tabs: As you have seen, both chassis rails have a locking tab,
which serves two functions. The first is to lock the server into place
when installed and pushed fully into the rack, which is its normal position.
Secondly, these tabs also lock the server in place when fully extended
from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of
the rack when you pull it out for servicing.
Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails
Installing the Rack Rails
Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 5014C-T in the rack
(see Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3). Position the fixed rack
rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping
the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack. Screw the assembly
securely to the rack using the brackets provided. Attach the
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other assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure that both are at
the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward.
Installing the Server into the Rack
You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack
unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by
lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.
Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on
both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting).
See Figure 2-3.
When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should
hear the locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the
thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack.
Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack
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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
If you are installing the SuperServer 5014C-T into a Telco type rack, follow
the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only
difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack
brackets to the rack. They should be spaced apart just enough to
accomodate the width of the telco rack.
Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
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2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup
After you install the 5014C-T in the rack, you will need to open the unit to
make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all the connections
have been made.
1. Accessing the inside of the system (Figure 2-5)
First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it
locks (you will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top
of the chassis to release the top cover. There is a large rectangular
recess in the middle front of the top cover to help you push the cover
away from you until it stops. You can then lift the top cover from the
chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server.
2. Check the CPU (processor)
You should have one processor already installed into the system
board. Each processor should have its own heatsink attached. See
Chapter 5 for instructions on processor installation.
3. Check the system memory
Your 5014C-T server system may have come with system memory already installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For
details on adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5.
4. Installing add-on cards
If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system. See Chapter 5
for details on installing a PCI add-on card.
5. Check all cable connections and airflow
Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not
blocking the airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.
Also, check the air seals for damage. The air seals are located under
the blower fan and beneath the frame cross section that separates the
drive bay area from the motherboard area of the chassis.
Note: Make sure that the air seals are properly installed.
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Accessing the Inside of the System
Figure 2-5.
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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup
Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the Serial
ATA drives and Serial ATA backplane have been properly installed and all
essential connections have been made.
1. Accessing the drive bays
All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. For servicing
the CD-ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis
cover. The Serial ATA disk drives can be installed and removed from the
front of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover.
2. Installing a CD-ROM and floppy disk drives
Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or floppy disk
drive to the system.
3. Check the Serial ATA disk drives
Depending upon your system's configuration, your system may have one
or two Serial ATA drives already installed. If you need to install Serial
ATA drives, please refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 6.
4. Check the airflow
Airflow is provided by two 10-cm input fans. The system component
layout was carefully designed to promote sufficient airflow through the
small 1U rackmount space. Also note that all power and data cables
have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow
generated by the fans.
5. Supplying power to the system
The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug
the power cord from the power supply unit into a high-quality power
strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is
recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
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Chapter 3
System Interface
3-1 Overview
There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the Serial
ATA drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of
the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There
are also two buttons on the chassis control panel. This chapter explains
the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may
need to take.
3-2 Control Panel Buttons
There are two push-button buttons located on the front of the chassis.
These are (in order from left to right) a reset button and a power on/off
button.
RESET: The reset switch reboots the system.
POWER: This is the main power switch, which is used to apply or
turn off the main system power. Turning off system power with this button
removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.
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3-3 Control Panel LEDs
The control panel located on the front of the chassis has five LEDs. These
LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the
system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated
and any corrective action you may need to take.
Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure.
When on continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be
caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room
temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make
sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to
make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the
heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists.
2
NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing .
1
NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing.
HDD: Channel activity for all HDDs. This light indicates CD-ROM and
SATA drive activity when flashing.
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Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power
supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is
operating.
3-4 Serial ATA Drive Carrier LED
Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this
green LED (on the front of the Serial ATA drive carrier) indicates drive
activity. A connection to the Serial ATA backplane enables this LED to blink
on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.
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Chapter 4: System Safety
Chapter 4
System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions
!
Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself
from harm and the SuperServer 5014C-T from damage:
Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis
as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection
switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can
then quickly remove power from the system.
Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing
or installing main system components, such as the motherboard,
memory modules and floppy drives. When disconnecting power, you
should first power down the system with the operating system first
and then unplug the power cords of all the power supply units in the
system.
When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who
is familiar with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off
the power if necessary.
Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical
equipment. This is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will
cause electrical shock. Use extreme caution when using metal tools,
which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards
they come into contact with.
Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as
protection from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have
been specifically designed as electrical insulators.
The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must
be plugged into grounded electrical outlets.
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Motherboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the
onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its
polarites (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with
the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with
a CD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and
hazardous radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the
unit in any unconventional way.
4-2 General Safety Precautions
!
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
Keep the area around the SuperServer 5014C-T clean and free of
clutter.
The SuperServer 5014C-T weighs approximately 34 lbs (~15.5 kg)
when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end
should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight.
Always keep your back straight and lift with your legs.
Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been
removed away from the system or on a table so that they won't
accidentally be stepped on.
While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as
neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact
with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan.
Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are
excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you
if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where
power is present.
After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up
and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring
that all connections have been made.
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4-3 ESD Precautions
!
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different
electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical
discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage
electronic components and printed circuit boards. The following
measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before
contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their
antistatic bags until ready for use.
Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the
antistatic bag.
Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing,
which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components,
peripheral chips, memory modules or contacts.
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags
when not in use.
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides
excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting
fasteners and the motherboard.
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4-4 Operating Precautions
!
Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when
the 5014C-T is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty
damage to the 5014C-T system can occur if this practice is not strictly
followed.
Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery
LITHIUM BATTERY
LITHIUM BATTERY
OR
BATTERY HOLDER BATTERY HOLDER
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Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup
Chapter 5
Advanced Motherboard Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to install the P8SCi motherboard into
the SC811T-260 chassis, connect the data and power cables and install
add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for
your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have
finished working with the motherboard to better cool and protect the system.
5-1 Handling the Motherboard
Electric-static discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle
them very carefully (see previous chapter). To prevent the P8SCi motherboard from bending, keep one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following measures are generally sufficient to
protect your equipment from electric static discharge.
Precautions
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent Electric Static Discharge
(ESD).
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag.
• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the motherboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting
fasteners and the motherboard.
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Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static
discharge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is
static protected.
5-2 Motherboard Installation
This section explains the first step of physically mounting the P8SCi into the
SC811T-260 chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate
the most common problems encountered in such an installation. To remove
the motherboard, follow the procedure in reverse order.
1. Accessing the inside of the 5014C-T (see Figure 2-5)
Two release buttons are located on the top cover of the chassis.
Depressing both of these buttons while pushing the cover away from
you until it stops. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to
gain full access to the inside of the server. (If already installed in a
rack, you must first release the retention screws that secure the unit
to the rack. Then grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit
straight out until the rails lock into place.)
2. Check compatibility of motherboard ports and I/O shield:
The P8SCi requires a chassis big enough to support a 12" x 9.5"
motherboard, such as Supermicro's SC811T-260 chassis. Make sure
that the I/O ports on the motherboard align properly with their respective holes in the I/O shield at the back of the chassis.
3. Mounting the motherboard onto the motherboard tray:
Carefully mount the motherboard to the motherboard tray by aligning
the board holes with the raised metal standoffs that are visible on the
bottom of the chassis. Insert screws into all the mounting holes on
your motherboard that line up with the standoffs and tighten until snug
(if you screw them in too tight, you might strip the threads). Metal
screws provide an electrical contact to the motherboard ground to
provide a continuous ground for the system.
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5-3 Connecting Cables
Now that the motherboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables
to the board. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and
control panel and the power cables.
Connecting Data Cables
The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have
been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air
that moves through the system from front to back. If you need to disconnect any of these cables, you should take care to keep them routed as they
were originally after reconnecting them (make sure the red wires connect
to the pin 1 locations). The following data cables should be connected. (See the
layout on page 5-9 for connector locations.)
CD-ROM Drive Cable (IDE)
Floppy Drive Cable (Floppy)
Serial ATA Device Cables (SATA0, SATA1)
Serial ATA LED cable (JSLED)
Control Panel Cable (JF1)
Connecting Power Cables
The P8SCi has one 24-pin primary power supply connector ("ATX power")
at J1 and one 4-pin power connector at J2 for connection to the ATX power
supply. See Chapter 5 for power connector pin definitions.
Connecting the Control Panel
JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure
5-1 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED
indicators.
All JF1 wires have been bundled into a single ribbon cable to simplify this
connection. Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the
board. The other end connects to the Control Panel PCB board, located just
behind the system status LEDs on the chassis. See Chapter 5 for details.
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Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins
Ground
1920
NMI
Power LED
IDE LED
LAN1 LED
LAN2 LED
Overheat/Fan Fail LED
X
X
Ground
Ground
2
JF1
X
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
X
Reset
Reset Button
Power Butto n
Pwr
1
5-4 I/O Ports
The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification.
See Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.
Figure 5-2. I/O Ports
Mouse (Green)
Keyboard
(Purple)
COM1 Port (Turquoise) VGA Port (Blue)USB 0/1 Ports
Parallel Port (Burgundy)
JLAN1 JLAN2
Note: The COM2 port is a header on the motherboard, located near the
floppy connector.
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5-5 Installing Processors
Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor
!
Processor Support
The P8SCi has a single LGA775 socket, which supports Intel Pentium 4 and
Intel Celeron processors.
1. Press the socket lever to release
the load plate that covers the CPU
socket from its locked position.
package. Always remove the power cord first before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
CPU socket (with load plate)
Socket Lever
Load Plate
Step 1.
Step 2a.
2. Carefully lift the socket lever up
to open the load plate.
3. Locate Pin 1 on the CPU socket.
(Pin 1 is closest to the notched corner of the housing.) Please note
that a North Key and a South Key
(notches) are located at opposite
sides of the CPU housing.
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Load Plate
Pin 1
Notched
corner
North Key
South Key
Step 2b.
Step 3.
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4. Use your thumb and index finger
to hold the CPU at the north center
and south center edges of the CPU.
5. Align Pin 1 of the CPU with Pin 1
of the socket. Once aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down
and into the socket. Do not drop
the CPU on the socket. Do not
move the CPU horizontally or vertically. Do not rub the CPU against
the surface of the socket or against
any pins of the socket, which may
damage the CPU and/or the socket.
6. With the CPU inside the socket,
inspect the four corners of the CPU
to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.
Socket Lever
North Center Edge
South Center Edge
CPU in the CPU socket
Step 4.
Steps 5 & 6.
Step 7.
7. Use your thumb to gently press
the lever down and lock it in the
hook.
8. If the CPU is properly installed
into the socket, the black plastic
cover will be automatically released
from the load plate when the lever
is pushed into the hook. Remove
the cover from the motherboard.
Step 8.
Plastic cap is released from the
load plate when the CPU is
properly installed.
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Heatsink Installation
1. Do not apply any thermal grease to
the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied.
2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU
so that the four mounting holes are
aligned with those on the retention
mechanism.
3. Screw in two diagonal screws (eg.
the #1 and the #2 screws) until just
snug (do not fully tighten the screws,
which may damage the CPU).
4. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.
Heatsink Removal
1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink
screws from in the sequence as show
in the picture on the right.
2. Hold and gently wriggle the heatsink
to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use
excessive force when loosening the
heatsink!)
3. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it from the CPU socket.
4. Clean the surfaces of the CPU and
the heatsink to remove the old thermal
grease. Reapply the proper amount of
thermal grease on the surface before
re-installing the heatsink.
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5-6 Installing Memory
CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or remov-
!
1. Memory support
The P8SCi supports up to 4 GB of DDR2-533/400 unbuffered ECC SDRAM.
The P8SCi employs a dual-channel memory configuration, meaning DIMM
sockets must be populated in pairs with the same size/same type of
memory modules.
2. Installing memory modules
Insert each memory module vertically. Pay attention to the notch along the
bottom of the module to prevent inserting it incorrectly. Gently press down
on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot (see Figure 5-3).
ing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.
Figure 5-3. DIMM Installation
Notch
Release
Tab
To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay
attention to the bottom notch.
To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each release tab outward to free the
DIMM from the slot.
DIMM2
Note: Notches
should align
with their
receptive points
on the slot
Notch
Release
Tab
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5-7 Adding PCI Cards
1. Expansion slots
The P8SCi has two PCI-Express x1 slots, one 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot and
one 32-bit PCI slot. A riser card designed specifically for use in the
SC811T-260 chassis is included with your system. This riser card allows
an installed PCI card to sit at a 90 degree angle so it can fit inside the
chassis. This riser card accommodates 64-bit PCI-X cards and is installed
in the 133 MHz PCI-X slot (see Figure 5-4).
Figure 5-4. 64-bit PCI-X Riser Card
2. PCI card installation
Before installing a PCI add-on card, locate the PCI riser card mentioned in
Step 1. Begin by removing the shield for the PCI slot you wish to populate.
Fully seat the PCI card into the riser card and screw it into the metal retention rail. Then, insert the riser card into the PCI slot on the motherboard,
pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card. Finish by
using a screw to secure the top of the card shield to the rear of the
chassis. The expansion slot shields protect the motherboard and its components from EMI and aid in proper ventilation, so make sure there is always a shield covering each unused PCI slot.
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5-8 Motherboard Details
Figure 5-5. P8SCi Layout
(not drawn to scale)
Keyboard/
Mouse
USB0/1
COM1
Parallel Port
VGA
GLAN1
GLAN2
J14
J9
J11
GLAN
Controller
GLAN
Controller
JPWAKE1
JPUSB1
JPL1
JPL2
J1
BANK1
BANK2
PCI-Exp x1
ATX Power Connector
JPF
E7721
North Bridge
LE1
133/100 MHz PCI-X
ICH6R
South Bridge
33 MHz PCI
DIMM1A
DIMM1B
DIMM2A
DIMM2B
JBT1
FAN5
BIOS
CPU
LGA775
BATTERY
IPMI
FAN1
+12V Power Connector
FAN2
FAN3
JLED
PXH-V
JWOL
IDE
FLOPPY
J2
®
SUPER P8SCi
JF1
BUZZER
J9
JSLED
J5
SATA2
SATA1
PCI-Exp x1
SATA0
J18 (Infrared)
JWOR
SATA3
Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.
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JWD
COM2
USB2/3
USB6/7
JL1
FAN4
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P8SCi Quick Reference
Jumpers Description Default Setting
J9 Speaker Setting Pins 3-4 (Internal)
JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-9
JPF Power Force On Open (Disabled)
JPL1/PL2 GLAN1/2 Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPUSB1 USB1/2 Wake Up Pins 1-2 (Disabled)
JPWAKE1 Keyboard Wake-up Pins 1-2 (Disabled)
JWD Watch Dog Reset/NMI Pins 1-2 (WD Reset)
Connector Description
COM1/COM2 COM Port 1 Connector /COM Port2 Header
Fan1-5 Fan Headers
Floppy Floppy Disk Drive Connector
IDE IDE Port
IPMI IPMI Connector
J1 ATX Power Connector
J2 4-Pin Power Connector
J5 System Management Bus (SMB) Header
J11 Parallel Printer Port
J14 Keyboard/Mouse Connectors
J18 Infrared Connector
JF1 Front Control Panel
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header
JLAN1/JLAN2 Gigabit LAN (Ethernet Ports)
JLED Power LED Header
JSLED SATA LED Connector
JWOL Wake-On-LAN
JWOR Wake-On-Ring
LE 1 +5V Standby Power LED
SATA0-3 Serial ATA 1 through 3 Connectors
USB0/1 Universal Serial Ports 0/1
USB2/3 & USB6/7 Universal Serial Port Headers
Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.
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5-9 Connector
Definitions
Power Supply Connectors
The primary power supply connector on the P8SCi meets the SSI
(Superset ATX) 24-pin specification. Refer to the table on the right
for the pin definitions of the ATX
24-pin power connector (J1). You
must also connect the 4-pin J2
power connector to your power
supply. Refer to the table below
right for the J2 (12V) connector.
Important: you must connect
both J1 and J2 to your power supply to meet the ATX safety requirements.
ATX Power Supply Connector
Pin Number Definition
13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 COM
16 PS_O N #
17 COM
18 COM
19 COM
20 Res(NC)
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 COM
Required
Connection
Pin De finitions (J 1 )
+12V 4-pin PWR
Connector
Pins #
1 & 2
3 & 4
Pin Number Definition
1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 COM
4 +5V
5 COM
6 +5V
7 COM
8 PWR_OK
9 5VSB
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 +3.3V
(J2)
Definition
Ground
+12 V
IR Connector
The infrared connector is located
on J18. See the table on the right
for pin definitions. See the Technical Support section of our web
page for information on the infrared devices you can connect to
the system.
Power LED
The Power LED header is designated JLED. Use this header to
provide LED indication of power
being supplied to the system. See
the table on the right for pin definitions.
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Infrared Pin
Definitions
(J18)
Pin
Definition
Number
Pin Definition s (JLE D)
Number
+5V
1
CIRRX
2
IRRX
3
Ground
4
IRTX
5
NC
6
Power LED Header
Pin
Definition
1
2
3
+5V
Key
Ground
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PW_ON Connector
The PW_ON connector is located
on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. This
header should be connected to
the chassis power button, which
you may also configure to put the
system into suspend mode (see
the Power Button Mode setting in
BIOS). To turn off the power
when the suspend mode is enabled, depress the power button
for at least 4 seconds. See the
table on the right for pin definitions.
Reset Connector
The reset connector is located on
pins 3 and 4 of JF1 and attaches
to the reset switch on the computer chassis. See the table on
the right for pin definitions.
PW_ON
Pin Definitions
(JF1)
Pin
Number
1
2
Reset Pin
Definitions
(JF1)
Pin
Number
Definition
3
4
Definition
PW_ON
+3V
Reset
Ground
Overheat/Fan Fail LED
Connect an LED to the OH connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warning of chassis
overheating. Refer to the table on
the right for pin definitions.
LAN1/LAN2 LED
The LAN1 and LAN2 LED connections for the Ethernet ports are located on pins 9 and 10 (for
JLAN2) and 11 and 12 (for JLAN1)
of JF1. Attach LAN LED cables to
display network activity. Pin definitions are shown at right.
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Overheat/Fan Fail
LED Pin Definitions
(JF1)
Pin
Definition
Number
Vcc
7
GND
8
LAN1/LAN2 LED
Pin Definitions
(JF1)
Pin
Definition
Number
9,10
11,12
GND
Vcc
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IDE LED
The IDE LED is located on pins 13
and 14 of JF1. This LED is used to
display all IDE and SATA activity
on all drives. See the table on the
right for pin definitions.
Power_LED Connector
The Power LED connector is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1.
This connection is used to provide
LED indication of power being supplied to the system. See the table
on the right for pin definitions.
Serial Ports
Two serial ports are included on
the motherboard: COM1 is a port
located under the parallel port and
COM2 is a header located near the
floppy connector. See the table
on the right for pin definitions.
Hard Drive Activity
LED Pin Definitions
(JF1)
Pin
Number
Definition
13
+5V
14
HD Activity
PWR_LED Pin Definitions
(JF1)
Pin
Number
Serial Port P in De fi ni tion s
Pin Number Definition
1 DCD
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 DTR
5 Ground
Note: Pin 10 is included on the header but not on
the port. NC indicates no connection.
15
16
(COM1, COM2)
Definition
Vcc
Control
Pin Number Definition
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI
10 NC
Fan Headers
There are five fans on the P8SCi,
which are designated Fan1
through Fan5. Connect the fan on
your CPU heatsink to the FAN1 or
FAN5 header. See the table on the
right for pin definitions.
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Fan Header Pin Definitions
(FAN1-FAN5)
Pin
Number
1
2
3
Caution: These fan headers are DC power.
Definition
Ground (black)
+12V (red)
Tachometer
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Chassis Intrusion
The Chassis Intrusion header is
designated JL1 and located near
the FAN4 header. See the table
on the right for pin definitions.
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and
PS/2 Mouse Ports
The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the
PS/2 mouse ports are designated
J14. The mouse port is above the
keyboard port. See the table on
the right for pin definitions.
SATA LED
The SATA LED header is designated JSLED. This header is used
to display all SATA activities. See
the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chassis Intrusion
Pin Definitions (JL1)
Pin
Number
Definitio n
1
Intrusion Input
2
Ground
PS/2 Keyboard
and Mouse Port
Pin Defini tio ns
(J14)
Pin
Definition
Number
Data
1
2
Ground
3
VCC
4
Clock
5
6
SATA LED
Pin Defini tions
(JSLED)
Pin
Definition
Number
SATA1
1
SATA2
2
3
4
5
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
There are two Universal Serial
Bus ports located on the I/O panel
and an additional four USB headers located on the motherboard.
These headers, labeled USB2/3
and USB6/7, can be used to provide front side chassis access
(cables not included). See the
tables on the right for pin definitions.
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Pin
Number
1
3
5
7
USB0/1 Pin Definitions
Pin
Number
Definition
1
+5V
2
PO-
3
PO+
4
Ground
USB2/3 & USB6/7
Pin Definitions
Pin
+5V
PO-
PO+
Number
2
4
6
8
10
Definition
Ground
Definition
+5V
POPO+
Ground
Ground
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Wake-On-LAN
The Wake-On-LAN header is designated JWOL on the motherboard.
See the table on the right for pin
definitions. You must enable the
appropriate WOL setting in BIOS to
use this function. You must also
have a LAN card with a Wake-OnLAN connector and cable to use
this feature.
Wake-On-Ring
The Wake-On-Ring header is designated JWOR. This function allows
your computer to receive and be
"awakened" by an incoming call when
in the suspend state. See the table on
the right for pin definitions. You must
also have a WOR card and cable to
use this feature
Wake-On-LAN Pin
Definitions (J WO L)
Pin
Pin
1
2
3
1
2
Definition
+5V Standby
Ground
Wake-up
(JWOR)
Definition
Ground
Wake-up
Number
Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions
Number
JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports)
Two gigabit Ethernet ports (designated JLAN1 and JLAN2) are located on the I/O backplane.
SMB Header
A System Management Bus
header is located at J5. Connect
the appropriate cable here to utilize SMB on your system.
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SMB Header
Pin Definitions (J5)
Pin
Number
1
2
3
4
Definition
Data
Clock
Ground
No Connection
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Explanation of
Jumpers
To modify the operation of the
motherboard, jumpers can be used
to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the
function of the connector. Pin 1 is
identified with a square solder pad
on the printed circuit board. See
the motherboard layout pages for
jumper locations.
Note: On a two-pin jumper,
"Closed" means the jumper is on
both pins and "Open" means the
jumper is either on only one pin or
completely removed.
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Connector
Pins
Jumper
Cap
Setting
3 2 1
3 2 1
Pin 1-2 short
CMOS Clear
JBT1 is used to clear CMOS (which will also clear any passwords). Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally
clearing the contents of CMOS.
To clear CMOS:
1) First unplug the power cord(s).
2) With the power disconnected, short the CMOS pads with a metal object
such as a small screwdriver.
3) Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device).
4) Reconnect the power cord(s) and power on the system.
Note: Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.
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USB Wake-Up
Use JPUSB1 to enable or disable
USB Wake-Up, which allows you
to wake up the system by depressing a key on the keyboard or
by clicking the mouse when either
is connected to the USB0 or USB1
port. Enable the jumper to allow
the system to be woken up from
an S1 or S3 state in Windows OS.
See the table on the right for
jumper settings. This feature
works with the USB0 and USB1
ports only.
Watch Dog Enable/Disable
JWD enables controls the Watch
Dog function, a system monitor
that takes action when a software
application freezes the system.
Jumping pins 1-2 will have WD reset the system if a program
freezes while jumping pins 2-3 will
generate a non-maskable interrupt
for the program that has frozen.
See the table on the right for
jumper settings. Watch Dog must
also be enabled in BIOS.
USB Wake-Up
Jumper Settings
(JPUSB1)
Jumper
Position
Jumper Settings (JWD)
Jumper
Position
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Open
Note: when Watch Dog is enabled, the user must
write their own application software to disable
the Watch Dog Timer.
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2-3
Watch Dog
Definition
Disabled
Enabled
Definition
WD to Reset
WD to NMI
Disabled
Speaker Jumper
The speaker jumper is located on
J18 and allows you to choose between using the internal or external speakers. For the internal
speaker, jump pins 3 and 4. To
use an external speaker, place the
speaker cable's header on all four
pins See the table on the right.
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Speaker
Jumper Settings (J18)
Pins
1 through 4
3 and 4
Definition
External Spkr
Internal Spkr
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Keyboard Wake-Up
The JPWAKE1 jumper is used to
allow the system to be woken up
by depressing a key on the keyboard from an S1 or S3 state in
Windows OS. See the table on
the right for jumper settings. Your
power supply must meet ATX
specification 2.01 or higher and
supply 720 mA of standby power
to use this feature.
JLAN1 Enable/Disable
Change the setting of jumper JPL1
to enable or disable the JLAN1
port on the motherboard. See the
table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is Enabled.
JLAN2 Enable/Disable
Change the setting of jumper JPL2
to enable or disable the JLAN2
port on the motherboard. See the
table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is Enabled.
Keyboard Wake-Up
Jumper Settings
(JPWAKE1)
Jumper
Position
1-2
2-3
Jumper Settings
Jumper
Position
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Jumper Settings
Jumper
Position
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Definition
Disabled
Enabled
JLAN1
(JPL1)
JLAN2
(JPL2)
Definition
Enabled
Disabled
Definition
Enabled
Disabled
Power Force On Enable/
Disable
Jumper JPF allows you to enable
(force on) or disable the Power
Force On function. If enabled, the
power will always stay on automatically. If this function disabled,
the user needs to press the power
button to power on the system.
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Enable/Disable
Jumper
Position
Open
Closed
(JPF)
Definition
Normal
Force On
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5-11 Parallel Port, Floppy and Hard Drive Connections
Use the following information to connect the floppy and hard disk drive
cables.
• The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires.
• A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.
• A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors
to provide for two floppy disk drives. The connector with twisted wires
always connects to drive A, and the connector that does not have
twisted wires always connects to drive B.
• The 80-wire ATA100/66 IDE hard disk drive cable that came with your
system has two connectors to support two drives. This special cable
should be used to take advantage of the speed this new technology
offers. The blue connector connects to the onboard IDE connector interface and the other connector(s) to your hard drive(s). Consult the documentation that came with your disk drive for details on actual jumper
locations and settings for the hard disk drive.
Parallel Port Connector
The parallel port is located on J11.
See the table on the right for pin
definitions.
Pin Number Function
1 Strobe 3 Data Bit 0
5 Data Bit 1
7 Data Bit 2
9 Data Bit 3
11 Data Bit 4
13 Data Bit 5
15 Data Bit 6
17 Data Bit 7
19 ACK
21 BUSY
23 PE
25 SLCT
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Parallel (Pri nter ) Port
Pin Definitions
(J11)
Pin Number Function
2 Auto Feed 4 Error 6 Init 8 SLCT IN 10 GND
12 GND
14 GND
16 GND
18 GND
20 GND
22 GND
24 GND
26 NC
Floppy Connector
The floppy connector is designated "Floppy". See the table on
the right for pin definitions.
IDE Connector
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Floppy Connector
Pin Number Function
1 GND
3 GND
5 Key
7 GND
9 GND
11 GND
13 GND
15 GND
17 GND
19 GND
21 GND
23 GND
25 GND
27 GND
29 GND
31 GND
33 GND
Pin Definitions (Floppy)
Pin Number Function
2 FDHDIN
4 Reserved
6 FDEDIN
8 Index 10 Motor Enable
12 Drive Select B 14 Drive Select A 16 Motor Enable
18 DIR 20 STEP 22 Write Data 24 Write Gate 26 Track 00 28 Write Protect-
30 Read Data 32 Side 1 Select 34 Diskette
There are no jumpers to configure the onboard IDE interface,
which is designated "IDE". See
the table below for pin definitions.
IDE Connector Pin Definitions
Pin Number Function
1 Reset IDE
3 Host Data 7
5 Host Data 6
7 Host Data 5
9 Host Data 4
11 Host Data 3
13 Host Data 2
15 Host Data 1
17 Host Data 0
19 GND
21 DRQ3
23 I/O Write 25 I/O Read 27 IOCHRDY
29 DACK3 31 IRQ14
33 Addr 1
35 Addr 0
37 Chip Select 0
39 Activity
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(IDE)
Pin Number Function
2 GND
4 Host Data 8
6 Host Data 9
8 Host Data 10
10 Host Data 11
12 Host Data 12
14 Host Data 13
16 Host Data 14
18 Host Data 15
20 Key
22 GND
24 GND
26 GND
28 BALE
30 GND
32 IOCS16 34 GND
36 Addr 2
38 Chip Select 1 40 GND
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Chapter 6
Advanced Chassis Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform
maintenance on the SC811T-260 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems
encountered. If a step is unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.
Tools Required
The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintainance
is a Philips screwdriver.
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices
Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To
prevent damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to
handle them very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD discharge.
Precautions
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its anti-
static bag.
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, periph-
eral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
Put the motherboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their anti-
static bags when not in use.
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides ex-
cellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting
fasteners and the motherboard.
Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage.
When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.
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Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View
Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View
6-2 Control Panel
The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected
to the JF1 connector on the motherboard to provide you with system control
buttons and status indicators. These wires have been bundled together in
a ribbon cable to simplify the connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on
the motherboard to JP4 on the Control Panel PCB (printed circuit board).
Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 on both JF1 and JP4. Pull all excess
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cabling out of the airflow path. The LEDs inform you of system status. See
Chapter 3 for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons. Details on
JF1 can be found in Chapter 5.
6-3 System Fans
Two 10-cm blower fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer 5014C-T.
The chassis includes air seals under the blower fans and at the chassis
cross section, which separates the drive bay area from the motherboard
area of the chassis to promote better airflow. It is highly important that the
air seal is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling
air to circulate properly through the chassis.
The fans can adjust their speed according to the heat level sensed in the
system, which results in more efficient and quieter fan operation. Fan
speed is controlled by a setting in BIOS (see page 7-13).
System Fan Failure
If a fan fails, you will need to have it replaced with the same type. Contact
your vendor or Supermicro for information on replacement fans.
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal
Accessing the Drive Bays
Serial ATA Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to
access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or
replace Serial ATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions.
CD-ROM/Floppy Disk Drives: For installing/removing a CD-ROM or floppy disk
drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the 5014C-T by removing
the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "CD-ROM and Floppy Drive
Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions.
Note: Only a "slim" CD-ROM drive will fit into the 5014C-T.
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Serial ATA Drive Installation
1. Mounting a Serial ATA drive in a drive carrier
The Serial ATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their
installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help
promote proper airflow for the Serial ATA drive bays. For this reason,
even empty carriers without Serial ATA drives installed must remain in the
chassis. To add a new Serial ATA drive, install a drive into the carrier
with the printed circuit board side toward the carrier so that the mounting
holes align with those in the carrier. Secure the drive to the carrier with
four screws, as shown in Figure 6-3.
Figure 6-3. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier
Use caution when working around the Serial ATA
!
!
backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal
objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the
backplane or obstruct the holes, which aid in proper
airflow.
Important: Regardless of how many Serial ATA hard
drives are installed, both drive carriers must remain in
the drive bays to maintain proper airflow.
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2. Installing/removing hot-swap Serial ATA drives
Two Serial ATA drive bays are located in the front of the chassis, making
them easily accessible for installation and removal. These drives are hotswappable, meaning they can be installed and removed without powering
down the system. To remove, first push the release button located
beside the drive LEDs, then swing the colored handle fully out and use it
to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-4).
Figure 6-4. Removing/Installing Serial ATA Drives
Important: Regardless of how many Serial ATA drives
!
are installed, both drive carriers must remain in the
drive bays to maintain proper airflow.
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Serial ATA Power Cables
Serial ATA power cables should be routed so that they do not block the
airflow through the chassis. See the motherboard layout diagram for the
location of the cable connections.
Serial ATA Backplane
The Serial ATA drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID
and bus termination. A RAID controller can be used with the backplane to
provide data security. The operating system you use must have RAID
support to enable the hot-swap capability of the Serial ATA drives. The
backplane has two jumpers as follows:
JP18: Alarm reset
JP25: Hard drive temperature threshold
Settings: Open = 45º, Pins 1-2 = 50º, Pins 2-3 = 55º.
CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation
The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CDROM and floppy drive bays. The CD-ROM drive must have a "slim" profile to
fit into the 5014C-T.
First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. Grasp
the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you
will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis
to release the top cover and at the same time, push the cover away from
you until it stops. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain
full access to the inside of the server. You must power down the system
before installing or removing a CD-ROM or floppy drive.
Drives mount on rails and should "click" into place to be correctly and fully
installed in their bays.
• The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires.
• A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.
• A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors
to provide for two floppy disk drives. The connector with twisted wires
always connects to drive A, and the connector that does not have
twisted wires always connects to drive B.
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6-5 Power Supply
The SuperServer 5014C-T has a single 260 watt power supply. This power
supply has the capability of operating at 100 or 240 input volts. Depress
the main power button on the front of the chassis and then unplug the AC
power cord to completely remove power from the system before removing
the power supply.
Power Supply Failure
If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need
to replace the power supply unit. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (PWS-0055 - see contact infomation in Chapter 1).
Replacing the Power Supply
1. Accessing the inside of the SuperServer 5014C-T
To replace a power supply, you must first remove the top chassis cover.
To do so, first release the retention screws that secure the unit to the
rack. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out
until it locks (you will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on
the top of the chassis to release the top cover and push it away from
you. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access
to the inside of the server.
2. Removing the power supply
First unplug the power cord from the system. To remove the failed
power unit, remove the two screws on the back of the power supply,
which secure it to the chassis. You can then lift the unit straight out of
the chassis. (The power cord should have already been removed.)
3. Installing a new power supply
Replace the failed unit with another unit of the same wattage. It is highly
recommended to replace it with the exact same power supply. Carefully
insert the new unit into position in the chassis and secure it with the two
screws at the rear of the unit. Before reconnecting the power cord,
make sure the power switch on the power supply is in the off position.
Then reconnect the power cord, replace the chassis top cover and push
the unit back into the rack. Finish by turning the power switch on the
power supply on, and then depress the power button on the front of the
system.
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Chapter 7: BIOS
Chapter 7
BIOS
7-1 Introduction
This chapter describes the AwardBIOS Setup utility for the P8SCi. The
AwardBIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a
floppy disk-based program. Due to periodic changes in the BIOS, some
settings may have been added or deleted that might not yet be recorded in
this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of the Supermicro
web site (www.supermicro.com) for any such changes.
Starting the Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, hit the <Delete> key while the system is
booting-up. (In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the BIOS setup
screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as <F1>,
<F2>, and so on.)
Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main BIOS
screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can
be configured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be configured. The right frame
displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a
text message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted
in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note: BIOS has default
text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or
change any of these text messages.) Options printed in Bold are the
default settings.
The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys.
Most of these hot keys (<F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, etc.)
can be used at any time during the setup navigation process.
Note: fan speed is controlled by the "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in
BIOS. The recommended setting for this server is "3-pin (Server)" If you
load the BIOS default settings, this setting may change. Therefore, if you
do load BIOS defaults, you should reenter BIOS setup and change this
setting back to "3-pin (Server)", then save and exit (see page 7-13).
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7-2 Running Setup
*Optimal default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.
The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing
the appropriate text from the Main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is
described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need
to understand how to set the options (see on next page).
When you first power on the computer, the AwardBIOS™ is immediately
activated.
While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two
ways:
1. By pressing <Del> immediately after turning the system on, or
2. When the following message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen
during the POST (Power On Self-Test), press the <Del> key to activate
the Main Setup Menu.
Press DEL to enter SETUP
7-3 Main BIOS Setup
All Main Setup options are described in this section. The Main BIOS Setup screen
is displayed below.
Use the <Up> <Down> arrow keys or the <Tab> key to move among the different
settings in the above menu.
Press the <Esc> key to exit the CMOS Setup Menu and use the <Left> <Right>
arrow keys to enter the other categories of the BIOS settings. The next section
is described in detail to illustrate how to navigate through the menus.
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Main BIOS Setup Menu
Date/Time
Set the system date and time. Key in the correct information in the "mm",
"dd" and "yy" fields. Press the "Enter" key to save the data.
Legacy Diskette A/Legacy Diskette B
This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as
diskette A and diskette B. The options are None, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25
in, 720Kb 3.5 in, 1.44/1.25MB, 3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in.
Swap Floppy Drive
If the system has two floppy drives, enable this feature to assign physical
drive B to logical drive A or physical drive A to logic drive B. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.
XX
X IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE
XX
Channel 2 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 3 Master/Slave
These settings allow the user to set the parameters of the IDE Channel 0
Master/Slave to IDE Channel 3 Master/Slave slots. Hit <Enter> to activate
the following sub-menu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the
correct configurations accordingly. The items included in the submenu are:
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IDE HDD Auto-Detection
This option allows the user to determine the manner in which the
AwardBIOS sets the settings for IDE Channel 0 to IDE Channel 3 Master
Devices. The options are "None", "Auto" and "Manual."
IDE Channel 0 to IDE Channel 3 Master
Press the <Enter> key to activate the 'IDE HDD Auto-Detection" function,
which will allow the BIOS to automatically detect the status of the IDE
HDD installed in the system, such as the size, the number of cylinders,
the configurations of items such as Head, Precomp, Landing Zone and
Sector. The options are None, Auto and Manual.
Access Mode
This item determines the location through which the AwardBIOS
accesses the IDE Primary Master Device. The settings are "CHS", "LBA",
"Large", and "Auto".
Halt On
This item allows the user to select the situation in which the BIOS will
stop the POST process and notify you about the status of the system.
The settings are "All Errors", "No Errors", "All, But Keyboard", "All, But
Diskette", and "All, But Disk/Key".
Total Physical Memory/Total System Resources/Total Available
Memory
These are displays that inform you how much of each type of memory is
recognized as being present in the system.
7-4 Advanced BIOS Setup
Choose the Advanced BIOS Setup from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/
Right arrow keys. You should see the following display. Select one of the items
in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub screen for that item. The Advanced
BIOS Setup options are displayed by highlighting the option using the arrow keys.
All Advanced BIOS Setup options are described in this section.
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7-4.1 Advanced BIOS Features
When the item of Advanced BIOS Features is highlighted, press the <Enter>
key to activate the screen below:
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Quick Boot
If enabled, this feature allows the system to skip certain tests while booting.
This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. The settings are
"Enabled" and "Disabled".
Quiet Boot
This feature allows the user to enable "Quiet Boot". When set to Enabled,
the BIOS is in the graphic mode and displays only an OEM Logo during
POST while booting. If an error occurs, The system will automatically switch
to the text mode. The options are "Enabled" and "Disabled".
ACPI Function
Select "Enabled" to enable BIOS Support for the Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface features. The settings are "Enabled" or "Disabled".
APIC Mode
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable APIC. APIC is used to assign
interrupt signals to a specific processor on a multiprocessor system and
provides IRQs beyond the conventional 16 under Windows 2000 or XP. It
has no effect on single processor systems.
MPS Version Control
This setting allows you to select the MPS version for your operating system.
The options are "1.1" and "1.4".
Watch Dog Timer Select
This setting is for enabling the Watch Dog feature. The options are Enabled
and Disabled. (Please refer to Chapter 2 for more details.)
PWRON After PWR-Fail
This setting allows the user to determine how the system will respond
when power is reapplied after a system shut down caused by power
failure. The options are "Off", "On" and "Former-Sts".
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7-4.2 Advanced Chipset Control
DRAM Data Integrity Mode
If enabled, this feature allows the data stored in the DRMA memory to
be integrated for faster data processing. The options are ECC and NonECC.
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
This setting allows you to set On-Chip Frame Buffer Size. The options
are "1 MB" and "8 MB."
SATA Mode
This feature allows you to select the channel for SATA mode. The
options are "IDE", "RAID" and "AHCI (-Advanced Host Controller
Interface)."
On-Chip Serial ATA
Select "Disabled" to disable the SATA Controller. Select "Auto" to allow
the BIOS to configure the SATA Controller automatically. Select
"Combined Mode" to use PATA and SATA Combined Mode. The maximum
of 2 IDE drives in each channel is allowed. Select "Enhanced Mode" to
enable both SATA and PATA. This mode will support up to 6 IDE drives.
Select "SATA Only" to allow SATA to operate in "Legacy Mode".
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PATA IDE Mode
When the item -On-chip Serial ATA is set to Combined Mode, the user
can select either Primary or Secondary for Parallel ATA IDE. The options
are Primary and Secondary. If On-chip Serial ATA is set to Enhanced
Mode, only Serial ATA will be activated, and Primary PATA IDE will be
available. Secondary PATA IDE will not be available.
SATA Port
This setting allows you configure the setting for the SATA port. The
options are P1 and P3 is Secondary.
USB Controller
This setting allows you to enable or disable the USB Controller. The
options are Enabled, and Disabled.
USB 2.0 Controller
This setting allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 (EHCI) Controller.
The options are Enabled, and Disabled.
USB Legacy Support
This setting allows you to enable or disable the functions of USB,
Keyboard/Mouse under POST and DOS. The options are "Disabled", and
"Enabled."
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7-4.3 I/O Device Configuration
Onboard Serial Port1/Onboard Serial Port2
This setting allows the user to set the address and the corresponding IRQ
for Serial Port1 and Serial Port 2. The options are "Disabled" , "3F8/IRQ4",
"2F8/IRQ3", "3E8/IRQ4", "2E8/IRQ3", and "Auto". The default setting for
Serial Port1 is "3F8/IRQ4" and the default for Port 2 is "2F8/IRQ3".
UART Mode Select
This setting allows the user to select the UART mode for the BIOS. The
options are "IrDA", "ASKIR" and "Normal."
RxD, TxD Active
This allows the user to change the settings for the "RxD, TxD Active"
function. The options are "Hi, Hi", "Hi, Lo", "Lo, Hi", and "Lo, Lo".
IR Transmission Delay
If "Enabled", the transmission of IR (infrared) signals will be delayed. The
settings are "Enabled" and "Disabled".
UR2 Duplex Mode
This setting sets the mode for the UR2 Duplex Mode. The options are
"Full" and "Half".
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Use IR Pins
This item sets the usage of the IR pins. The options are "RxD2, TxD2" and
"IR-Rx2Tx2".
Onboard Parallel Port
This setting allows the user to set the address and the corresponding IRQ
for the onboard parallel port. The options are "Disabled", "378/IRQ7", "278/
IRQ5" and "3BC/IRQ7".
Parallel Port Mode
This setting sets the mode for the onboard Parallel port. The options are
"SPP," "EPP", "ECP" "ECP+EPP" and "Normal".
EPP Mode Select
This setting allows the user to select the EPP port type. The options are
"EPP 1.9" and "EPP 1.7".
ECP Mode Use DMA
This setting allows the user to select the DMA channel for the ECP mode
(port) to use. The options are "1" and "3".
Power On Function
This setting allows the user to decide which method to use to power on the
system. The options are "Password", "Hot Key", "Mouse Left", "Mouse
Right", "Any Key", and "Button Only".
KB Power On Password
This setting allows the user to enter the Password when the system is
powered on via keyboard.
Hot Key Power On
This setting allows the user to decide which hot-keys to use in order to
power on the system. The options are "Ctrl-F1", "Ctrl-F2, Ctrl-F3", "CtrlF4", "Ctrl-F5", "Ctrl-F6", "Ctrl-F7", and "Ctrl-F8".
7-4.4 PnP/PCI Configuration
Choose PCI/PnP Configurations from the Award BIOS main menu with the
Left/Right arrow keys. You should see the following display:
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Initial Display From
This feature sets the device that will initiate the monitor display when the
system is first turned on. The options are "PCI Slot" and "PCI Ex(press)".
Reset Configuration Data
Enabling this setting resets the extended system configuration data when
you exit setup. Do this when you have installed a new add-on and the
system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the OS
cannot reboot the system. The options are "Enabled" and "Disabled."
Resources Controlled By
This setting allows the BIOS to automatically configure all boot and Plug and
Play compatible devices. If you choose Auto, you cannot select the IRQ,
DMA and memory base address fields, because the BIOS automatically
assigns them. The options are "Auto (ESCD)" and "Manual".
IRQ Resources
If the above item-Resources Controlled By" is set to manual, the user is
allowed to assign an IRQ to a PCI Device or Reserve an IRQ for other
purpose. The options are: Auto (ESCD) and Manual.
IRQ-3,
IRQ-4,
IRQ-5,
IRQ-7,
IRQ-9,
IRQ-10,
IRQ-12,
IRQ-14,
IRQ-15
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Onboard LAN Boot ROM
This feature allows the user to determine if the Boot ROMs of the Onboard
LAN chips should be activated. If activated, the user can boot the system
from the Onboard LAN chips. The options are Disabled, LAN1, LAN2 and
Both.
Maximum Payload Size
This setting allows the BIOS to set the maximum TLP Payload size for the
PCI Express devices in the system. The options are: "128 (bytes)", "256
(bytes)", "512 (bytes)", "1024 (bytes)", "2048 (bytes)", and "4096 (bytes)".
XX
XPCI Express Root Port Function
XX
PCI Express Port 1/PCI Express Port 2/PCI Express Port 3/PCI
Express Port 4
Select "Enabled" to enable the PCI Express Root Port Functions for the
PCI Express port specified. The options are: "Disabled", "Enabled", and
"Auto".
PCI-E Compliance Mode
This features allows the BIOS to set the version of PCI-E Compliance
Mode for the system. The options are: "v.1.0a" and "v.1.0".
PCI-X Frequency
This features allows the user to configure the default setting for PCI-X
Frequency. The options are: "Auto, PCI-33 MHz, PCI-66 MHz, PCIX-66 MHz,
PCI-X 100 MHz, PCI-X 133 MHz."
7-4.5 Hardware Monitors
There are only three settings on this menu (below). The rest of this menu
shows various temperatures and voltage levels as indicated.
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CPU Warning Temperature
This allows you to set the CPU warning temperature. If the CPU temperature
reaches this threshold, an alarm will activate and a warning message will
be displayed onscreen. The options are "Disabled", "600C/1400F", "650C/
1490F", "700C/1580F", "750C/1670F", "800C/1760F" and "850C/1850F".
Highlight this and hit <Enter> to see monitor data for the following items:
CPU Temperature:
System Temperature:
In addition to temperature monitoring, the status of the following items will
also be displayed:
Fan 1 Speed-Fan 5 Speed
Voltage Monitoring
Processor Vcore (V), 3.3V Vcc (V), 5V Vcc (V), -12V Vcc (V), +12V
Vcc (V), 5V Standby, VBAT
Fan Speed Control (Fan1-Fan5)
When set to 3-pin, the onboard fan speed is controlled by the CPU temperature. When the CPU temperature is higher, the fan speed will be higher
as well. If set to "Disable," the fan speed control is disabled and the
onboard fan will run at the full speed (12V) at all time. The options are:
"Disable" and "3-pin Server".
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7-4.6 Processor & Clock Options
Thermal Management
This setting determines the method used by the BIOS to control the thermal
management of the system. The options are "Thermal Monitor 1 (On die
throttling) " and "Thermal Monitor 2 (Ratio & VID transition)." (See
Section 1-4 for details.)
Limit CPUID MaxVal
Select "Enabled" to set CUPID maximum value to 3. Select "Disabled" for
Windows XP OS. The options are "Enabled" and "Disabled."
Hyper-Threading
Set this option to "Enabled" to activate the hyper-threading function of the
CPUs. Enabling the hyper-threading function makes each CPU appear as
two to any programs that support it (you must have OS support also). The
settings are "Disabled" and "Enabled."
CPU Clock Ration
Use this option to set the clock ratio of the processor. Use number keys to
enter a number. The default setting is "14".
Spread Spectrum
Spread Spectrum is a technique used to stabilize a system by reducing the
level of ElectroMagnetic Interference. The options are "Enabled" and
"Disabled."
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7-4.7 DMI Event Log
DMI Event Log
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the function of DMI Event
Logging. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Clear All DMI Event Logs
Select Yes and press <Enter> to clear all DMI event logs. The default
setting is "No."
View DMI Event Log
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event
log.
Mark DMI Events as Read
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark the DMI events as read.
Event Log Validity
This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting.
Event Log Capacity
This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity. It is not a setting.
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Console Redirection
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the function of Console
Redirection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
BAUD Rate
Select the BAUD rate for console redirection. The options are 300, 1200,
2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K and 115.2K.
Agent Connect Via
This setting allows you to select the device to be used for Console
Redirection.
Agent Wait Time (Min)
This setting allows you to set the wait time for the Console Redirection
"Agent". The options are 1 (Min), 2 (Min), 4 (Min), and 8 (Min).
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7-5 Security
Choose Security from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrow
keys. You should see the following display:
Set Supervisor Password
When the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted on the above
screen, press the <Enter> key. When prompted, type the Supervisor
Password in the dialogue box to set or to change the Supervisor
Password.
Set User Password
When the item "Set User Password" is highlighted on the above screen,
press the <Enter> key. When prompted, type the User Password in the
dialogue box to set or to change the User Password.
Password Check
This setting allows the user to determine if the password is required every
time when the system boots up or if the password is required only when
you enter the CMOS setup. The options are "System" and "Setup".
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7-6 Boot
Choose Boot from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrow
keys. You should see the following display:
The Award BIOS attempts to load the operating system from devices
specified by the users in a user-specified sequence.
Removable Device Boot Priority/Hard Drive Boot Priority/CD-ROM
Boot Priority
This item allows the user to select the Boot Priority of Hard Disk
Devices.
First Boot Device
This item allows the user to set the first boot-up device. The options are
"Floppy", "LS120", "HDD", "CDROM", "ZIP100", "USB-FDD", "USB-ZIP", "USBCDROM", "USB-HDD", "LAN" and "Disabled".
Second Boot Device
This item allows the user to set the second boot-up device. The options
are "Floppy", "LS120", "HDD", "CDROM", "ZIP100", "USB-FDD", "USB-ZIP",
"USB-CDROM", "USB-HDD", "LAN" and "Disabled".
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Third Boot Device
This item allows the user to set the third boot-up device. The options are
"Floppy", "LS120", "HDD", "SCSI", "CDROM", "ZIP100", "USB-FDD", "USBZIP", "USB-CDROM", "USB-HDD", "LAN" and "Disabled".
Boot Other Device
If enabled, this option enables the BIOS to load the OS from another device
rather than the ones that have been specified as the first, second and third
boot up devices. The settings are "Enabled" and "Disabled".
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7-7 Exit
Choose Exit from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrow
keys. You should see the following display:
Save & Exit Setup
When the item "Save & Exit Setup" is highlighted, press <Enter> to save the
changes you've made in the BIOS program (CMOS) and exit. Your system
should, then, continue with the boot-up procedure.
Exit without Saving
When the item "Exit without Saving" is highlighted, press <Enter> to exit the
Setup routine without saving any changes you may have made. Your system should then continue with the boot-up procedure.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to load the default settings for all items in
the BIOS Setup. These are the safest settings to use.
Load Optimized Defaults
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to load the optimized settings for all items
in the BIOS Setup. These settings provide you with optimal system
performance.
Discard Changes
When the item "Discard Changes" is highlighted, press <Enter> to discard
any changes you made to the BIOS settings and to stay in the BIOS Setup.
Your system should then continue with the boot-up procedure.
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Appendix A
BIOS POST Messages
During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem
is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list
of such BIOS messages.
Beeps Error Message
(1 long beep+1 short pause) continuously Memory Modules Errors
1 long beep+2 short beeps VGA Errors
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Appendix B
Award BIOS POST Codes
This section lists the POST (Power On Self Testing) Codes for the Award BIOS.
POST (hex) Descri p t i on
CFh Test CMOS R/W functionality.
C0h Early chipset initialization:
C1h Detect memory
C3h Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM
C5h Call chipset hook to copy BIOS back to E000 & F000 shadow
0h1 Expand the Xgroup codes locating in physical address 1000:0
02h Reserved
03h Initial Superio_Early_Init switch.
04h Reserved
05h 1. Blank out screen
06h Reserved
07h 1. Clear 8042 interface
08h 1. Test special keyboard controller for Winbond 977 series Super
09h Reserved
0Ah
0Bh Reserved
0Ch Reserved
0Dh Reserved
0Eh Test F000h segment shadow to see whether it is R/W-able or not. If
-Disable shadow RAM
-Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below)
-Program basic chipset registers
-Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC.
-Auto-detection of L2 cache (socket 7 or below)
RAM.
2. Clear CMOS error flag
2. Initialize 8042 self-test
I/O chips.
2. Enable keyboard interface.
Disable PS/2 mouse interface (optional).
Auto detect ports for keyboard & mouse followed by a port & interface swap
(optional).
Reset keyboard for Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips.
test fails, keep beeping the speaker.
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POST (hex) Description
0Fh Reserved
10h Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into the
11h Reserved
12h Use walking 1’s algorithm to check out interface in CMOS
13h Reserved
14h Program chipset default values into chipset. Chipset default
15h Reserved
16h Initial Early_Init_Onboard_Generato r switch.
17h Reserved
18h Detect CPU information including brand, SMI type (Cyrix or
19h Reserved
1Ah Reserved
1Bh Initial interrupts vector table. If no special specified, all H/W
1Ch Reserved
1Dh Initial EARLY_PM_INIT switch.
1Eh Reserved
1Fh Load keyboard matrix (notebook platform)
20h Reserved
21h HPM initialization (notebook platform)
22h Reserved
23h 1. Check validity of RTC value:
24h Reserved
25h Reserved
26h Reserved
27h Initialize INT 09 buffer
28h Reserved
29h
2Ah Reserved
2Bh Reserved
2Ch Reserved
run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support.
circuitry. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for
override.
values are MODBINable by OEM customers.
Intel) and CPU level (586 or 686).
interrupts are directed to SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR & S/W
interrupts to SPURIOUS_soft_HDLR.
e.g. a value of 5Ah is an invalid value for RTC minute.
2. Load CMOS settings into BIOS stack. If CMOS checksum fails, use default
value instead.
3. Prepare BIOS resource map for P CI & PnP use. If ESCD is valid, take into
consideration of the ESCD’s legacy information.
4. Onboard clock generator initializatio n. Disable res pe c tive cloc k re sourc e to
empty PCI & DIMM slots.
5. Early PCI initialization:
-Enumerate PCI bus number
-Assign memory & I/O resource
-Search for a valid VGA device & VGA BIOS, and put it
into C000:0.
Program CPU internal MTRR (P6 & PII) for 0-640K memory address.
Initialize the APIC for Pentium class CPU.
Program early chipset according to CMOS setup. Example: onboard IDE
controller.
Measure CPU speed.
Invoke video BIOS.
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2Dh 1. Initialize multi-language
2Eh Reserved
2Fh Reserved
30h Reserved
31h Reserved
32h Reserved
33h Reset keyboard except Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips.
34h Reserved
35h Reserved
36h Reserved
37h Reserved
38h Reserved
39h Reserved
3Ah Reserved
3Bh Reserved
3Ch Test 8254
3Dh Reserved
3Eh Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 1.
3Fh Reserved
40h Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 2.
41h Reserved
42h Reserved
43h Test 8259 functionality.
44h Reserved
45h Reserved
46h Reserved
47h Initialize EISA slot
48h Reserved
49h 1. Calculate total memory by testing the last double word of each 64K page.
4Ah Reserved
4Bh Reserved
4Ch Reserved
4Dh Reserved
4Eh 1. Program MTRR of M1 CPU
4Fh Reserved
50h Initialize USB
51h Reserved
52h Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0)
53h Reserved
54h Reserved
55h Display number of processors (multi-processor platform)
56h Reserved
57h 1. Disp lay PnP logo
2. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU
speed ….
2. Program writes allocation for AMD K5 CPU.
2. I nitialize L2 cache for P6 class CPU & program CPU with proper cacheable
range.
3. Initialize the APIC for P6 class CPU.
4. On MP platform, adjust the cacheable range to smaller one in case the
cacheable ranges between each CPU are not identical.
2. Early ISA PnP initialization
-Assign CSN to every ISA PnP device.
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POST (hex) Description
58h Reserved
59h Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code.
5Ah Reserved
5Bh (Optional Feature)
5Ch Reserved
5Dh 1. Initialize Init_Onboard_Super_IO switch.
5Eh Reserved
5Fh Reserved
60h Okay to enter Setup utility; i.e. not until this POST stage can users
61h Reserved
62h Reserved
63h Reserved
64h Reserved
65h Initialize PS/2 Mouse
66h Reserved
67h Prepare memory size information for function call:
68h Reserved
69h Turn on L2 cache
6Ah Reserved
6Bh Program chipset registers according to items described in Setup &
6Ch Reserved
6Dh 1. Assign resources to all ISA PnP devices.
6Eh Reserved
6Fh 1. Initialize floppy controller
70h Reserved
71h Reserved
72h Reserved
73h (Optional Feature)
74h Reserved
75h Detect & install all IDE devices: HDD, LS120, ZIP, CDROM…..
76h Reserved
77h Detect serial ports & parallel ports.
78h Reserved
79h Reserved
7Ah Detect & install co-processor
7Bh Reserved
7Ch Reserved
7Dh Reserved
7Eh Reserved
7Fh 1. Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported.
Show message for entering AWDFLASH.EXE from FDD (optional)
2. Initialize Init_Onboard_AUDIO switch.
enter the CMOS setup utility.
INT 15h ax=E820h
Auto-configuration table.
2. Auto assign ports to onboard COM ports if the corresponding item in Setup is
set to “AUTO”.
2. Set up flopp y related fields in 40:hardware.
Enter AWDFLASH.EXE if :
-AWDFLASH is found in floppy drive.
-ALT+F2 is pressed
-If errors occur, report errors & wait for keys
-If no errors occur or F1 key is pressed to continue:
Clear EPA or customization logo.
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POST (hex) Description
80h Reserved
81h Reserved
82h 1. Call chipse t power management hook.
83h Save all data in stack back to CMOS
84h Initialize ISA PnP boot devices
85h 1. USB fina l Initializ ation
86h Reserved
87h Reserved
88h Reserved
89h Reserved
90h Reserved
91h Reserved
92h Reserved
93h Read HDD boot sector information for Trend Anti-Virus code
94h 1. Enable L2 cache
95h 1. Program daylight saving
96h 1. B uild MP table
FFh Boot attempt (I NT 19h)
2. Reco ver the text font used by EPA logo (not for full screen logo)
3. I f password is set, ask for password.
2. NET PC: Build SYSID structure
3. Switch screen b ack to text mode
4. Set up ACPI table at top of memory.
5. I nvoke ISA adapter ROMs
6. Assign IRQs to PCI devices
7. Initialize APM
8. Clear noise of IRQs.
2. Program boot up speed
3. Chipset final initialization.
4. Power management final initialization
5. Clear screen & display summary table
6. Program K6 write allocation
7. Program P6 class write combining
2. Update keyboard LED & typematic ra te
2. B uild & upda te ES CD
3. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h
4. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick
5. B uild M SI RQ ro uting table.
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Appendix C
Software Installation
After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure Intel's ICH6R
SATA RAID before installing the Windows Operating System and other
software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro
CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. (If you do not wish to
configure onboard SATA RAID functions, please go directly to Section C-5 to
install the Operating System & software.)
C-1 Configuring Intel ICH6R SATA RAID Function
To configure SATA RAID functions, you must first configure the desired
RAID Level in the Intel ICH6R SATA RAID Utility program. Note that the
current version of the ICH6R SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows
XP/2000 Operating Systems.
Serial ATA (SATA)
Serial ATA (SATA) is a physical storage interface. It uses a single cable with
a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices. SATA is a serial link which supports transfer rates from 150 MBps.
Because the serial cables used in SATA are thinner than the traditional cables
used in Parallel ATA (PATA), SATA systems have better airflow and can be
installed in smaller chassis than Parallel ATA. In addition, the cables used in
PATA can only extend to 40cm long, while SATA cables can extend up to one
meter. Overall, SATA provides better functionality than PATA.
Intel's ICH6R Serial RAID
Located in the South Bridge of the E7221 Chipset, the I/O Controller Hub
(ICH6R) provides the I/O subsystem with access to the rest of the system. It
supports a one-channel Ultra ATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller (PATA) and a
Serial ATA (SATA) Host Controller that supports up to four Serial ATA ports
and up to two sets of RAID drives. The ICH6R supports the following Parallel
ATA and Serial ATA device configurations:
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ATA Operating Modes
You can select from the following two modes: Legacy mode and Native mode.
SATA Operating Modes
You can select from the following modes: Auto, Combined, Enhanced and
SATA Only Mode. The number of devices supported by these modes are listed
below:
SATA Only: a maximum of 4 devices are supported (4 SATA)
Auto Mode: a maximum of 6 devices supported (4 SATA + 2 IDE)
Enhanced Mode: a maximum of 6 devices supported (4 SATA + 2 IDE)
Combined Mode: a maximum of 4 devices supported (2 SATA + 2 IDE)
Configuring BIOS Settings (Native Mode)
1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
Note: for the first time powering on the system, we recommend you load
the Optimized Default Settings. If you have already done so, please skip to
Step 3.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the "Exit" Settings. Once in the "Exit"
settings, scroll down to select "Load Optimized Default Settings" and press
the <Enter> key. Select "OK" to confirm the selection. Press the <Enter>
key to load the default settings for the BIOS.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the "Advanced" BIOS heading.
4. Scroll down to "Advanced Chipset Control" and press the <Enter> key to
select.
5. Select "On-Chip Serial ATA", and press the <Enter> key. When the submenu appears, "Enhanced Mode".
6. Scroll up to "SATA Mode" and press the <Enter> key to select. When the
sub-menu appears, select "RAID".
7. Tap "Esc" and scroll down to "Exit". Select "Save and Exit" from the
"Exit" menu, then press <Enter> to save the changes and exit the BIOS.
8. Once you've exited the BIOS Utility, the system will re-boot.
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Using the ICH6R SATA RAID Utility Program
Creating, Deleting and Reseting RAID Volumes
1. After the system exits the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after the Power-On Self Test.
2. When you see the above screen, press the <Ctrl> and the <i> keys
simultaneously, the following screen of the main menu of the SATA RAID
Utility will appear:
Creating a RAID Volume
1. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter>
key. The following screen will appear:
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2. Specify the RAID volume name and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter>
key to go to the next field. (Use the <Esc> key to return to the previous
menu.)
3.Use the<Tab>, <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> and <Enter> keys to enter
the appropriate values for the items selected and go to the next field.
4. When asked "Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N)", press
"Y" to confirm the selection, or type "N" to change and to recreate the RAID
volume. Then, press the <Enter> key to enter the value and return to the
main menu.
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5. You will return to the main menu with DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION updated as shown in the following screen.
6. Once the above screen appears, use the <Down Arrow> key to select
"Exit" and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear:
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7. When asked "Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):", type "Y" to confirm
the selections and exit the "Create RAID Volume" menu. Press the <Enter>
key to return to the main menu.
Deleting a RAID Volume
1. In the main menu, use the <Down> and the <Up> arrow keys to select
"Delete RAID Volume" in the main menu. Press the <Enter> key and the
following screen will appear:
2.Select the volume and press the <Delete> key to delete the RAID volume.
The following screen will appear:
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3. When asked "Are you sure you want to delete this volume?", type "Y" to
confirm and press the <Enter> key to return to the main menu. (Use the
<Esc> key to return to the previous menu.)
Reset Disks to Non-RAID
1. In the main menu, use the <Down> and the <Up> arrow keys to select
"Reset Disks to Non-RAID". Press the <Enter> key and the following screen
will appear:
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2. When asked "Are you sure you want to reset all RAID data (Y/N):", type
"Y" to confirm the selection, and press the <Enter> key to return to the main
menu.
Exiting the ICH6R SATA RAID Configuration Utility Program
1. In the main menu, use the <Down> and the <Up> arrow keys to select
"Exit" and then press the <Enter> key.
2. When asked "Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):" type "Y" to confirm
the selection and press the <Enter> key to exit the ICH6R SATA RAID Configuration Utility Program. The system will then re-boot.
C-2 Installing Windows XP/2000 for Systems with RAID
Functions
Windows XP/2000: New Installation
1. Insert the Microsoft Windows XP/2000 Setup CD in the CD_ROM drive so
the system can boot from the CD.
2. Press the <F6> key when the message "Press F6 if you need to install a
third party SCSI or RAID driver" is displayed.
3. When the Windows XP/2000 Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify
additional device(s).
4. Insert the "Intel AA RAID XP/2000 Driver for ICH6R" disk into your floppy
drive and press the <Enter> key.
5. Choose Intel(R)82801ER SATA RAID Controller from the list indicated in
the XP/2000 setup screen and press the <Enter> key.
6. Press the <Enter> key to continue the installation process. (If you need to
specify any additional devices to be installed, do it at this time.) Once all
devices are specified, press the <Enter> key to continue with the installation.
7 . From the Windows XP/2000 Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. Setup
will automatically load all device files and then continue with the installation.
Note: the current version of the ICH6R SATA RAID Utility can only support
Windows XP/2000 Operating Systems.
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