Supero PDSLM User Manual
PDSLM
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0a
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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of
the
Duo or a Core Solo Processor at system bus speeds of up to 667 MHz. The Intel
Core2 Duo and Core Solo Processors are housed in a Micro Flip-Chip Pin Grid
Array (Micro-FCPGA) package seated in an mPGA478M socket. With support of
the Dual-Core Technology, Intel Wide Dynamic Execution, Intel Advanced Smart
Cache, Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost, Intel Smart Memory Access, and the
Matrix Storage Technology, the PDSLM delivers unparalleled system performance
and great power effi ciency in a slim size package. Please refer to the motherboard
specifi cations pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products) for
updates or visit Intel's web site for processor support. This product is intended to
be professionally installed.
PDSLM motherboard. The PDSLM supports a single Intel Core2
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 describes the features, specifi cations and performance of the PDSLM
motherboard and provides detailed information about the chipset.
Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when in-
stalling the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the
system. If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes trouble-
shooting procedures for the video, the memory and the system setup.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to the BIOS and provides detailed information
on running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A provides BIOS POST Messages.
Appendix B lists BIOS POST Codes.
Appendix C lists Software Installation Instructions.
Conventions Used in this Manual
Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and
to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself:
Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic
system failure or to avoid bodily injury
Warning: Important information given to prevent faulty installation and to avoid
damage to the motherboard and the components
Note: Additional Information given to ensure proper component installation and
correct system setup
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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization .................................................................................................... iii
Conventions Used in this Manual ................................................................................ iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist ..................................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Supermicro ............................................................................... 1-2
PDSLM Image ........................................................................... 1-3
PDSLM Layout ........................................................................... 1-4
PDSLM Quick Reference ............................................................ 1-5
Motherboard Features .............................................................................. 1-6
System Block Diagram ............................................................................... 1-8
1-2 Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9
1-3 PC Health Monitoring ................................................................................... 1-10
1-4 Power Confi guration Settings ....................................................................... 1-10
1-5 ACPI Features ............................................................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2: Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 Processor/Heatsink Installation and Removal ................................................ 2-2
2-3 Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis ..................................................... 2-6
2-4 Installing DDR2 Memory ................................................................................ 2-7
2-5 Connectors and I/O Ports ................................................................................ 2-9
A. Back Panel Connector and I/O Ports ......................................................... 2-9
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ............................................ 2-10
Video (VGA/CRT) Connector ....................................................................2-11
Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 2-12
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..................................................................... 2-13
Gigabit LAN Port ...................................................................................... 2-14
AC'97 Audio .............................................................................................. 2-15
BP-Accessible Line-out Header ............................................................... 2-15
B-1 Front Control Panel .................................................................................. 2-16
B-2 Front Control Panel Pin Defi nitions ......................................................... 2-17
System Beep ............................................................................................ 2-17
Non-Override Power Switch ..................................................................... 2-17
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System Reset Switch .............................................................................. 2-18
Power Switch .......................................................................................... 2-18
Error LED ................................................................................................ 2-19
Message LED .......................................................................................... 2-19
HDD LED ................................................................................................ 2-20
Power LED ............................................................................................... 2-20
2-6 Connecting Cables ....................................................................................... 2-21
Main Power Connector ......................................................................... 2-21
External Power Connector ....................................................................... 2-21
Internal Buzzer (Speaker Connector) ...................................................... 2-22
Fan Headers ............................................................................................. 2-23
2-7 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-24
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 2-24
Internal Buzzer Enable ........................................................................... 2-24
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 2-25
2-8 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 2-26
GLAN LED Indicators ............................................................................... 2-26
Onboard Power LED ................................................................................ 2-27
2-9 SATA and Hard Disk Drive Connections ...................................................... 2-28
SATA Connectors .................................................................................... 2-28
IDE Connector ......................................................................................... 2-29
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................... 3-1
Before Power On ....................................................................................... 3-1
No Power ................................................................................................... 3-1
No Video .................................................................................................. 3-1
Memory Errors ........................................................................................... 3-2
Losing the System’s Setup Confi guration ................................................ 3-2
3-2 Technical Support Procedures ....................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................... 3-3
3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service ................................................................. 3-4
Chapter 4: BIOS
4-1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 4-2
4-3 Advanced Setup .............................................................................................. 4-3
4-4 Security Settings ............................................................................................. 4-14
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4-5 Boot Settings .................................................................................................. 4-15
4-6 Exit Options .................................................................................................... 4-16
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes .......................................................................A-1
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes ................................................................................B-1
Appendix C: Installing Software Programs and Drivers .............................................C-1
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Checklist
Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged
leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to
detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance.
Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.
If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
All the following items are included in the shipping package.
One (1) Supermicro Mainboard
One (1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities
One (1) User's/BIOS Manual (Optional)
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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro 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: Super Micro 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-Pacifi c
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
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: 886-2-82261900
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Note:
All images and layouts shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB
Revision available at the time of publishing of this manual. The motherboard
you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in
this manual.
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J5
External PWR
KB/MOUSE
J6
4-Pin PWR
J11
Motherboard Layout
(not drawn to scale)
FAN2
Chassis Fan
PDSLM
FAN1
CPU Fan
Intel
CPU
COM-B
COM-A&CRT
J17
LAN/USB 0&1
AUDIO JACK
Line-Out
J3
J8
JCOM2
LAN
CTRL
J7
Audio
CTRL
Important Notes to the User
JDIMM1
Intel
ICH7M
South Bridge
USB 2/3
J12
SO-DIMM-A (DIMM Slot 1)
PCI 33MHZ
SO-DIMM-B (DIMM Slot 2)
JDIMM2
JCMOS1
Battery
mPGA478 SOCKET
Intel
945GME
North Bridge
SATA2
JS2
SATA0
JS1
JPS1
Buzzer
JPCI1
DP1
JSPKR1
Super I/O
BIOS
Front Panel Control
JF1
IDE
JIDE1
• Connectors/Jumpers not indicated are for testing only.
• See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1
frontpanel connections.
• " " or " " indicates the location of "Pin 1".
• When one DIMM module is used, install it in DIMM Slot 1 (SO-DIMMA or
JDIMM1). To un-install the DIMM module, be sure to remove the one installed
in DIMM Slot 2 (SO-DIMMB or JDIMM2) fi rst.
• To power on the system, please short Pin 14 (the green wire) and Pin 15 (the
black wire) of the 12V 20-Pin ATX power connector or Pin 16 (the green wire)
and Pin 17 (the black wire) of the 12V 24-Pin ATX power connector fi rst. For
system stability, please use 4-pin 12V PWR cables that can supply at least
13A current.
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PDSLM Quick Reference (See Chapter 2 for details.)
Jumpers Description Default Setting
JCMOS1 CMOS Clear Pins 1-2 (Keep CMOS)
JSPKR1 Internal Speaker (Buzzer) Enabled On (Enabled)
Connectors Description
4-Pin Power (J11) 12V 4-Pin Power Connector (used for the motherboard)
4-Pin PWR (J5) 4-pin (12V/5V) External Power Connector (for external
removable devices.)
Audio Jack (J7) Backplane Line-in, Line-out, Microphone-in Connectors
Audio (Line-out) Header (J8) Back Panel-Accessible Line-out Header
COM-A (J17) Backplane COM Port A
(Internal) COM-B (JCOM2) Onboard (Internal) COM-B Connector
SO-DIMMA (JDIMM1) Memory Module DIMM Slot 1 (Note 1)
SO-DIMMB (JDIMM2) Memory Module DIMM Slot 2 (Note 2)
Fans 1/2 Fan1: CPU Fan, Fan2: Case (Chassis) Fan
FP Control (JF1) Front Panel Control Header
IDE (JIDE1) 44-Pin IDE slots for 2.5" HDDs
KB/MS (J6) PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
LAN (J3) Ethernet RJ45 (Gigabit LAN) Port Connector
SATA 0 & 2 (JS1/JS2) Intel ICH7M SATA Headers
SPKR (SP1) Internal Buzzer
USB0/1 (J3) Back Panel Universal Serial Bus Ports 0,1
USB2/3 (J12) Internal (Front Panel Accessible) USB headers 2,3
VGA/CRT (J17) Video (VGA/CRT) Connector
LED Indicator Description ((Refer to Chapter 2 for details)
DP1 Onboard Power LED Indicator
Note 1: To power on the system, please short Pin 14 (the green wire) and Pin 15 (the
black wire) of the 12V 20-Pin ATX power connector or Pin 16 (the green wire) and Pin
17 (the black wire) of the 12V 24-Pin ATX power connector fi rst. For system stability,
please use 4-pin 12V PWR cables that can supply at least 13A current.
Note 2: When one DIMM module is used, install it in DIMM Slot 1 (SO-DIMMA or
JDIMM1) fi rst. When two modules are used, remove the one installed in DIMM Slot 2
(SO-DIMMB or JDIMM2) fi rst.
Note 3: if the Onboard Power LED is on, the Standby Power is on. Be sure to disconnect
power cables before removing, changing and adding components.
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Motherboard Features
CPU Latest CPU technology!
• Single Intel Core2 Duo or Core Solo Processor with a Front Side Bus speed of
up to 667 MHz with support of 2 MB of L2 Cache
• Housed in a Micro Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array (Micro-FCPGA) package in the
mPGA478M socket, supporting the latest Intel CPU Technology.
The Intel Core™ 2 Duo Processor supports:
• Dual-Core Technology
• Intel Wide Dynamic Execution
• Intel Advanced Smart Cache
• Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost
• Intel Smart Memory Access
• Intel Dynamic Power Coordination
• Enhanced Intel Deeper Sleep with Dynamic cache Sizing
• Intel Dynamic Bus Parking
• Advance Power Gating,
• Enhanced Deep C4 Sleep State, and Split Bus Array
The Intel Core Duo and the Core Solo Processors support:
• Intel Architecture with Dynamic Execution
• On die, 2 MB L2 cache with Advanced Transfer Cache Architecture
• Data Prefetch Logic
• Streaming SIMD Extensions Extension 2 (SSE2) and Streaming SIMD Exten-
sions Extension 3 (SSE3)
• Advanced power management features including Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Technology
• Digital thermal sensor (DTS)
• Execute Disable Bit support for enhanced security
• Intel Virtualization Technology
• Deep C4 and Dynamic Cache Sizing
Memory
• Two DIMM slots support Single/Dual Channel DDR2 667/533/400 MHz up to 4
GB (DDR2 533) of Unbuffered Non-ECC SDRAM.
• One SO-DIMM connector per channel
Chipset
• Intel 945GME Express (North Bridge)
• Intel ICH7M (South Bridge)
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BIOS Features
• 8 Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS
• Plug and Play (PnP), APM 1.2, DMI 2.3, ACPI 1.0/2.0, BIOS rescue hot keys,
USB Keyboard support, Hardware BIOS Virus Protection, SMBIOS 2.3, and RTC
(Real Time Clock)
Power Confi gurations
• ACPI/ACPM Power Management
• Power-on mode for AC Power Recovery
• 4-Pin 12V Power Connector for the motherboard use, additional 4-Pin Power
Connector for external removable devices
• Onboard Standby PWR warning LED Indicator (DP 1)
PC Health Monitoring
• Onboard voltage monitors for CPU cores, Memory (+1.8V), Chipset (+1.5V),
+3.3V, +3.3V Standby,+5V, +5V Standby, +12V, −12V and VBAT
• CPU 2-phase-switching voltage regulator
• CPU Fan auto-off in sleep mode
• Two 4-pin fan headers with Tachometer Monitoring, Pulse Width Modulation Fan
Control & Low Noise Fan Speed Control
• Watch Dog, NMI
Onboard I/O
• One ATA/100 EIDE Channel supports PIO Mode 5
• Single 44 pin IDE Connector supports up to 2 devices
• Intel ICH7M South Bridge supports 2 SATA connectors for 2 devices
• One Fast UART 16550 compatible external serial port and one front-panel inter-
nal accessible headers
• Intel Gigabit Ethernet 82573L Controller supports a gigabit LAN port
• Realtek ALC650 Audio Controller supports 5.1-channel AC'97 audio
• Backplane Line-in, Line-out, Microphone-in audio connections built in and an
additional Line-out header onboard to provide audio access from the rear side
of the system
• PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports
• Up to 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) (two 2.0 Back Panel USB ports and two
Internal Front-Panel Accessible BUS headers)
• One Video (VGA/CRT) Connector
• Super I/O (Winbond W83627 HG)
Temperature
• Monitoring CPU, chassis environment
• CPU Thermal Trip support
Dimensions
• 6.70" (W) x 6.70" (L) (170 mm x 170 mm)
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BI O S
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1-2 Chipset Overview
The Intel 945GME Express chipset, designed for use with the Intel Core2 DuoCore
Solo Processor in the Micro Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array Package, consists of the
Generation 3.5 Intel Integrated Graphics Engines and the Intel Graphics Media
Accelerator 950, providing unparalleled graphics support for gaming and desktop
displays.
Memory Controller Hub (MCH)/Graphics Memory Controller Hub
(GMCH)
The MCH manages the data fl ow between four interfaces: the Processor Interface
(FSB), the System Memory Interface (DRAM Controller), the Direct Media Interface
(DMI) and the Graphics Interface. The MCH is optimized for the Intel Core2 Duo/
Core Solo Processor in the Micro Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array Package.
With support of a scalable FSB Vcc_CPU, the MCH supports FSB speed of up to
667 MHz. It integrates a system memory DDR2 controller with two 64-bit interfaces
and supports one or two channels of DDR2 SDRAM.
The I/O Controller (ICH7/ICH7M) provides the data buffering and interface arbitra-
tion required for the system to operate effi ciently. It also provides the bandwidth
needed for the system to maintain its peak performance. The Direct Media Interface
(DMI) provides the chip-to-chip connection between the MCH and the ICH7M.
Intel I/O Controller Hub 7 (ICH7M)
The I/O Controller (ICH7M) provides the data buffering and interface arbitration
required for the system to operate effi ciently. It also provides the bandwidth needed
for the system to maintain its peak performance. The Direct Media Interface (DMI)
provides the connection between the MCH and the ICH7M. The ICH7M supports
Serial ATA ports, USB 2.0 ports and dual channel IDE devices.
Intel ICH7M System Features
The I/O Controller Hub provides the I/O subsystem with access to the rest of the
system. The ICH7M supports the following:
Serial ATA (SATA) Controller
Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface, Version 2.0 (ACPI)
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)
Intel Matrix Storage Technology
Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
Compatibility Modules (DMA Controller, Timer/Counter, Interrupt Controller
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1-3 PC Health Monitoring
This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the PDSLM. The
motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC
health monitoring.
Onboard Voltage Monitoring
The onboard voltage monitor will scan these voltages continuously: CPU Core
Voltages, Memory (+1.8V), Chipset (+1.5V), +3.3V, +3.3V Standby, +5V, +5V
Standby, +12V, −12V and VBAT.
warning or send an error message to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage
thresholds to defi ne the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Speed Control
The PC health monitor can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The onboard
fans are controlled by Thermal Management via BIOS.
Once a voltage becomes unstable, it will give a
1-4 Power Confi guration Settings
This section describes the features of Power Confi guration and Power Management
of your motherboard.
BIOS Support for USB Keyboard
If the USB keyboard is the only keyboard in the system, it will function like a normal
keyboard during system boot-up.
1-5 ACPI Features
ACPI stands for Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface. The ACPI specifi ca-
tion defi nes a fl exible and abstract hardware interface that integrates power man-
agement features with other components of a PC system, including its hardware,
operating system and application software. This enables the system to automati-
cally turn on and off peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards and hard disk
drives. This also includes other devices connected to the PC such as VCRs, TVs,
telephones and stereos.
In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI
provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play and an operating
system-independent interface for confi guration control. ACPI leverages the Plug
and Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor architecture-indepen-
dent implementation that is compatible with both Windows and Linux Operating
Systems.
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Chapter 2
Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices
Electro-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent
damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following
measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Precautions
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic
bag.
• Handle the 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 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.
• Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery. Do not install the onboard
upside down battery to avoid possible explosion.
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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2-2 Processor/Heatsink Installation and Removal
When handling the processor package, avoid placing
direct pressure on the label area of the fan.
Notes:
1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing
or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor
into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
2. Intel's mPGA478M CPU package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only the Intel-certifi ed multi-
directional heatsink and fan.
3. Refer to the MB Features Section for more details on CPU support.
Tools Needed:
1. a Phillip 1 screwdriver as shown on the right
2. a Flathead screwdriver
Phillip 1 Screwdriver
mPGA478M CPU Assembly Kit:
The CPU Package includes the following:
1. Heatsink Bracket
2. mPGA 478 CPU
3. CPU Passive Heatsink
4. CPU Fan
5. CPU Fan Cable
CPU Installation
Installing the Heatsink Bracket
Before installing the CPU on the motherboard, you need to install the heatsink
bracket on the reverse side of the motherboard. Follow the steps below to install
the heatsink bracket on the back of the motherboard.
1. Locate the four heatsink mounting
holes on the reverse side of the moth-
erboard and four heatsink lock align-
ments on the heatsink bracket.
Bracket Lock Alignments
(4) on the Bracket
2. Align the four bracket lock align-
ments on the heatsink bracket against
the four mounting holes on the back of
the motherboard.
Heatsink Mounting
Holes (4) on the MB
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!
3. Insert the four bracket lock align-
ments into the four mounting holes on
the back of the motherboard.
4. Once the heatsink bracket is prop-
erly seated on the motherboard, turn
the motherboard upside down so that
the front side of the motherboard is
facing up.
Installing the CPU
1. Locate Pin 1 on the CPU, and Pin 1 on
the CPU socket. (Note: Pin 1 is the corner
marked with a triangle).
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Heatsink bracket properly
seated on the MB
2. Align Pin 1 of the CPU against Pin 1 of
the socket. Once aligned, carefully lower
the CPU straight down to the socket. (Do
not drop the CPU on the socket, move the
CPU horizontally or vertically. Do not rub
the CPU against the surface or against
any pins of the socket to avoid damage
to the CPU or the socket.)
3. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect
the four corners of the CPU to make sure
that the CPU is properly installed.
4. Using a Flathead screwdriver, turn the
CPU lock clockwise to secure the CPU
into the CPU socket.
(Warning--To prevent damaging
the CPU socket, do not over-
tighten the CPU lock.)
Pin 1 on the CPU and Pin
1 on the socket
Make sure that the CPU is
properly seated on the MB
Using a Flathead screwdriver,
turn clockwise to lock the CPU
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Installing the Passive Heatsink
1. Position the heatsink in such a way
that will provide best airflow to the
chassis or the motherboard.
2. Align the four heatsink fasteners with
the four lock alignments on heatsink
bracket.
3. Using a Phillip 1 screwdriver, gently
turn the pairs of diagonal heatsink fas-
teners (#1 & #2 and #3 & #4) clockwise
to install the fasteners into the bracket
lock alignments.
Installing the CPU Fan
Using Phillip 1
screwdriver, install
the diagonal pairs
of fasteners into the
mounting holes.
#1
#4
fasteners
#3
#2
1. Locate the CPU fan connector on the
motherboard.
2. Align the CPU fan in such a way that
the CPU Fan is closest to the CPU fan
connector.
3. Using a Phillip 1 screwdriver, gently
turn the pairs of diagonal fan fasteners
(#1 & #2 and #3 & #4) clockwise to in-
stall the fan fasteners into the mounting
holes on the heatsink.
4. Once the CPU fan is properly seated
on the heatsink, connect the CPU fan
cable to Pins 1-3 of the CPU fan con-
nector.
Note: Please make sure that the CPU
fan wire is not pinched between the
heatsink and the CPU, nor is it causing
interference with other components.
Connect the fan cable to
the CPU Fan connector
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Removing the CPU
Chapter 2: Installation
1. Unplug the power cord from the power sup-
ply.
2. Disconnect the CPU fan wire from the CPU
fan connector.
3a. Using a Philip 1 screwdriver, gently turn the
diagonal pairs of fasteners counter-clockwise to
loosen them.
3b. Once all fan fasteners are loosened, remove
the CPU fan from the heatsink.
4. Repeat Step 3 to loosen all heatsink fasten-
ers from the heatsink bracket lock alignments.
Once loosened, remove the heatsink from the
motherboard.
5. Once removing the CPU Fan and the heatsink,
using a Flathead screwdriver, turn the CPU lock
counter-clockwise to unlock the CPU.
6. After the CPU is unlocked, remove the CPU
from the motherboard.
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#4
Using a Flathead screw
driver, turn counter-clockwise to unlock the CPU
#3
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2-3 Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis
All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis.
Make sure that the locations of all mounting holes for the motherboard and the chas-
sis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners,
metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the
chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly. Then
use a screwdriver to secure the motherboard onto the motherboard tray. (See the
layout on the right for mounting hole locations.)
Note: Some components are very close to the mounting holes.Please take all neces-
sary precautionary measures to avoid damaging these components when installing
the motherboard into the chassis.
Tools Needed:
1. Philip Screwdrive
2. (4) Panhead #6 screws
Installation Instructions:
1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard.
Refer to the layout on the right for mounting hole
locations.
2. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis.
Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against
the mounting holes on the chassis.
3. Place Standoffs on the chassis as needed.
4. Insert a Panhead #6 screw into a mounting hole on
the motherboard and its matching mounting hole on
the chass, using a Philip screwdriver.
Locations of Mounting Holes
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5. Repeat Step 4 to insert #6 screws to all mounting
holes.
6. Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed
on the chassis.
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2-4 Installing DDR2 Memory
Memory Support
The PDSLM supports up to 4 GB of Dual channel, Non-ECC unbuffered DDR2
667/533/400 SDRAM.
SO-DIMMA
Important Notes on Memory Support
Note: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that
remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used.
The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. (Refer to the Memory Avail-
ability Table below for details.)
Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability
System Device Size Physical Memory
Firmware Hub fl ash memory (System
BIOS)
Local APIC 4 KB 3.99GB
Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99GB
I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99GB
PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76GB
PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51GB
PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed)
-Aligned on 256-MB boundary-
VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85GB
TSEG 1 MB 2.84GB
Memory available for the OS & other
applications
1 MB 3.99GB
512 MB 3.01GB
Remaining (-Available)
(4 GB Total System Memory)
2.84GB
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Memory Module Installation and Removal
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules to
prevent any possible damage.
Note 1: SO-DIMMA (JDIMM1) is DIMM Slot 1, SO-DIMMB (JDIMM2) is DIMM
Slot 2.
Note 2: When one memory module is used, install it in DIMM Slot 1 (SO-DIMMA
or JDIMM1) fi rst. If two memory modules are installed, remove the one installed in
DIMM Slot 2 (SO-DIMMB or JDIMM2) fi rst.
Memory Module Installation
1. Insert a memory module at a 450 angle
into DIMM Slot 1 (marked 1 on the
right). Align the notch on the memory
module against the notch on the DIMM
slot.
2. Once it is properly aligned, using your
thumb, gently press down on the
middle of the memory module. When
you hear a click, the memory module
is properly seated.
3. If needed, repeat Step 2 to install the
second memory module into DIMM
Slot 2 (marked 2 on the right.)
Memory Module Removal
1. Locate the memory module locks on
both ends of the module.
SO-DIMMA
1: Module Notch
2: Module Locks
Top:
1: DIMM Slot 1
2: DIMM Slot 2
Left/Bottom:
1: DIMM Module 1
2: DIMM Module 2
2. Using your thumbs, push the memory
module locks outwards to release the
memory module from the DIMM Slot.
(If two modules are installed, start this
step with DIMM Slot 2 fi rst.)
3. Repeat Step 2 to remove the other mod-
ule, if needed.
Using your thumbs, push the memory
module locks outwards to release it.
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The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See
Figure 2-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.
A. Back Panel Connectors and IO Ports
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I/O Port Locations and Defi nitions
Back Panel Connectors
1. Keyboard (Purple)
2. PS/2 Mouse (Green)
3. Video (VGA/CRT Connector-Blue)
4. COM Port-A (Black)
5. Backplane USB 0
6. Backplane USB 1
7. Gigabit LAN Port
8. Microphone (Pink)
9. Line-out (Green)
10. Line-in (Blue)
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Line-out (Green)
Microphone (Pink)
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(See Section 2-5 for details.)
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