Supero SuperServer 6023P-i User Manual

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SUPERSERVER 6023P-i

USER’S MANUAL

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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 6023P-i.
Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians
only.

The SuperServer 6023P-i is a high-end, dual Xeon processor rackmount server
based on the SC822 2U rackmount server chassis and the X5DPi-G2 serverboard,
which supports single or dual Xeon 512K L2 cache processors of up to 3.20 GHz
and faster at a Front Side (System) Bus speed of 533/400 MHz and up to 16 GB
of DDR-266/200 SDRAM memory.

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 X5DPi-G2
serverboard and the SC822 chassis, which make up the SuperServer
6023P-i.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer
6023P-i into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering
up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory
components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the
manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here 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 6023P-i.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X5DPi-G2 serverboard, 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 serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the 2U SC822 rackmount
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter
when installing, removing or reconfiguring peripheral drives and when re­placing the system power supply unit 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 POST Messages

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C: Supero Doctor III

Appendix D: System Specifications

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ....................................................................................................... ii i

Manual Organization ..................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1: Introduction to the SuperServer 6023P-i

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

1-2 Serverboard Features ...................................................................................... 1-2

1- 3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1 -5

1- 4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1 -5

Chapter 2: Server Installation

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

2- 2 Unpacking the SuperServer 6023P-i.............................................................. 2-1

2- 3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1

Choosing a Setup Location...................................................................... 2-2

Rack Precautions...................................................................................... 2-2

Server Precautions.................................................................................... 2-2

2-4 Installing the SuperServer 6023P-i into a Rack ........................................... 2-3

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ............................................ 2-3

Installing the Chassis Rails....................................................................... 2-4

Installing the Rack Rails ............................................................................2-4

Installing the Server into the Rack ...........................................................2-5

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ....................................................2-6

2- 5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ................................................................... 2 -7

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup....................................................................... 2 -8

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 ..................................................................................................... 3 -2

NIC2 ............................................................................................................ 3- 2

NIC1 ............................................................................................................ 3- 2

HDD ............................................................................................................ 3-2

Power ......................................................................................................... 3 -3

3-4 Serverboard LEDs ............................................................................................ 3 -3

Chapter 4: System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions...........................................................................4-1

4- 2 General Safety Precautions .............................................................................4-2

4-3 ESD Precautions ...............................................................................................4-3

4- 4 Operating Precatutions .....................................................................................4-4

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

5-1 Handling the X5DPi-G2 Serverboard ................................................................5-1

5-2 PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation ......................................................5-2

5- 3 Connecting Cables ............................................................................................5-5

Connecting Data Cables ............................................................................5-5

Connecting Power Cables ..........................................................................5-5

Connecting the Control Panel ...................................................................5-6

5-4 I/O Ports .............................................................................................................5-7

5- 5 Installing Memory ..............................................................................................5-7

5- 6 Adding PCI Cards..............................................................................................5-9

5-7 Serverboard Details .........................................................................................5-10

X5DPi-G2 Layout..................................................................................... 5-10

X5DPi-G2 Quick Reference.................................................................... 5-11

5- 8 Connector Definitions ......................................................................................5-12

ATX Power Connection ........................................................................... 5-12

PWR_SEC Connection ........................................................................... 5-12

Power LED.................................................................................................5-12

HDD LED ................................................................................................... 5-12

NIC1 LED ................................................................................................. 5-13

NIC2 LED ................................................................................................. 5-13

Overheat LED ............................................................................................5-13

Power Fail LED .........................................................................................5-13

Reset Button ............................................................................................. 5-13

Power Button............................................................................................. 5-14

Universal Serial Bus ................................................................................. 5-14

Extra USB Headers ..................................................................................5-14

Serial Ports ...............................................................................................5-15

ATX PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Ports.......................................................5-15

Fan Headers ..............................................................................................5-15

LAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports) .........................................................................5-15

Wake-On-LAN............................................................................................5-16

Wake-On-Ring ...........................................................................................5-16

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Keylock ...................................................................................................... 5-16

5- 9 Jumper Settings...............................................................................................5-17

Explanation of Jumpers............................................................................5-17

CMOS Clear ..............................................................................................5-17

GLAN Enable/Disable...............................................................................5-18

Front Side Bus Speed.............................................................................. 5-18

VGA Enable/Disable ................................................................................. 5-18

Chassis/Overheat Fan Select .................................................................. 5-18

Thermal Fan...............................................................................................5-19

PCI-X Bus Speed Settings.......................................................................5-19

Watch Dog Enable/Disable......................................................................5-19

Speaker Enable/Disable ...........................................................................5-20

5-10 Onboard Indicators .......................................................................................... 5-20

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs ................................................................................... 5-20

5-11 Parallel Port/Floppy/Hard Disk Drive Connections ......................................5-21

Parallel Port Connector ............................................................................5-21

Floppy Connector .................................................................................... 5-22

IDE Connectors ....................................................................................... 5-22

5-12 Installing Software Dirvers .............................................................................. 5-23

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

Replacing System Cooling Fans ............................................................ 6-3

6- 4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ...................................................................... 6-4

Accessing the Drive Bays ..................................................................... 6-4

Hard Drive Installation............................................................................. 6-5

Installing a Component in the 5 1/4" Drive Bay .................................. 6-7

6-5 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-8

Power Supply Failure ............................................................................. 6-8

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ............................................... 6-8

Chapter 7: BIOS

7- 1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 7-1

7- 2 Running Setup .................................................................................................. 7-2

7- 3 Main BIOS Setup.............................................................................................. 7-2

The Main BIOS Setup Menu .................................................................... 7-3

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7-4 Advanced Setup.............................................................................................. 7-6

7-5 Security ............................................................................................................7-13

7-6 Power ................................................................................................................7-15

7-7 Boot...................................................................................................................7-17

7-8 PIR ....................................................................................................................7-19

7-9 Exit....................................................................................................................7-21

Appendices:

Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages ..................................................................... A-1

Appendix B: BIOS Post Codes ................................................................................B-1

Appendix C: Supero Doctor III .................................................................................. C-1

Appendix D: System Specifications ........................................................................ D-1

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Chapter 1

Introduction to the SuperServer 6023P-i

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 6023P-i is a dual processor, 2U rackmount server that includes
several advanced features. The 6023P-i is comprised of two main subsystems:
the SC822 2U rackmount chassis and the X5DPi-G2 dual Xeon processor
serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems
that have been certified for use with the 6023P-i. In addition to the serverboard
and chassis, various hardware components may have been included with your
SuperServer 6023P-i, as listed below:

! Two (2) CPU active heatsinks (FAN-042-CF)

! One (1) 3.5" floppy drive

! One (1) slim CD-ROM drive

! Rackmount hardware (with screws):

Two (2) rack rail assemblies

Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails to a rack/telco rack

! One (1) CD-ROM containing drivers and utilities:

Intel LANDesk Client Manager

ATI Rage XL 8MB PCI graphics controller driver

LAN driver

! Active riser card for X5DPi-G2 mainboard

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 6023P-i lies the X5DPi-G2, a dual Intel Xeon
processor serverboard designed to provide maximum performance. Below
are the main features of the X5DPi-G2.

Chipset

The Intel E7501 chipset is a high-performance chipset with a performance
and feature-set designed for mid-range, dual processor servers. The
E7501 chipset consists of four major components: the Memory Controller
Hub (MCH), the I/O Controller Hub 3 (ICH3), the PCI-X 64-bit Hub 2.0 (P64H2)
and the 82808AA Host Channel Adapter (VxB). See Figure 1-1 for a block
diagram of the chipset.

The MCH has four hub interfaces, one to communicate with the ICH3 and
three for high-speed I/O communications. The MCH employs a 144-bit wide
memory bus for a DDR-266 memory interface, which provides a total band­width of 4.2 GB/s (3.2 GB/s for DDR-200). The ICH3 interface is a 266 MB/sec
point-to-point connection using an 8-bit wide, 66 MHz base clock at a 4x data
transfer rate. The P64H2 interface is a 1 GB/s point-to-point connection using
a 16-bit wide, 66 MHz base clock at a 8x data transfer rate.

The ICH3 I/O Controller Hub provides various integrated functions, including
a two-channel UDMA100 bus master IDE controller, USB host controllers, a
System Management Bus controller and an AC'97 compliant interface.

The P64H2 PCI-X Hub provides a 16-bit connection to the MCH for high­performance IO capability and two 64-bit PCI-X interfaces.

Processors

The X5DPi-G2 supports single or dual Intel Xeon 512K L2 cache processors
of up to 3.20 GHz at a 533/400 MHz FSB. Please refer to the support section
of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (http://
www.supermicro.com/support/).

Memory

The X5DPi-G2 has eight 184-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 16 GB of
registered ECC DDR-266/200 (PC2100/1600) SDRAM. Module sizes of 128 MB,
256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB may be used to populate the DIMM slots. (The

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X5DPi-G2 was designed to support 2 GB DIMM modules for each memory slot,
but it has only been validated with 1GB memory modules.)

PCI Expansion Slots

The 6023P-i comes with a three-slot riser card that fits into the SXB (Super
Extended Bus) slot on the X5DPi-G2. Three standard size PCI-X cards can
be installed into the riser card and be supported by the SC822 chassis
backplane.

ATI Graphics Controller

The X5DPi-G2 features an integrated ATI video controller based on the Rage
XL graphics chip. Rage XL utilizes 8 MB of memory and fully supports
sideband addressing. This onboard graphics package can provide a band­width of up to 512 MB/sec over a 32-bit graphics memory bus.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

The X5DPi-G2 includes one floppy drive controller and two onboard IDE
controllers, which support up to four hard drives or ATAPI devices.
Backpanel I/O ports include one COM port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and
keyboard ports, a video (monitor) port and an Intel ANVIK controller for dual
Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports.

Other Features

Other onboard features are included to promote system health. These in­clude various voltage monitors, two CPU temperature sensors, four fan
speed sensors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regula­tors, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

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PCI-X Slot 6, SXB

MCH

533/400 M Hz S ystem Bus

266 MHz M em ory Bus

ATA 100

Ports

P64H2

Processor 1 Processor 0

2-Channel DDR SDRAM

PCI-X Slot 5, GLAN1/2

ICH3 -S

USB 1.1

Ports

SMBus

Super IO

ATI

Graphics

P64H2

PCI-X Slots 1-3
PCI-X Slot 4

Figure 1-1. Intel E7501 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous pages for details

on the X5DPi motherboard.

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The 6023P-i is a high-end, scaleable 2U rackmount server platform designed with
state-of-the-art features. The following is a general outline of the main features
of the SC822 chassis.

System Power

When configured as the 6023P-i, the SC822 chassis includes a single 400W
auto-switching power supply.

Control Panel

The SC822 control panel provides important system monitoring and control
information. LEDs indicate power on, power fail, network activity, hard disk
drive activity and system overheat conditions. Also present are a main
power button and a system reset button.

I/O Backplane

The backplane of the SC822 supports the use of up to three standard (full­sized) expansion cards and provides one COM port, one parallel port, one
VGA port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two Gb
Ethernet (LAN) ports. (See Figure 1-1.)

Cooling System

The SC822 chassis' revolutionary cooling design includes four 8-cm redun­dant system cooling (intake) fans. The fans plug into chassis fan connec­tors that are located behind the drive bays. They operate continuously at
full rpm. If any fan fails and the ambient air temperature inside the chassis
becomes too high, an overheat LED and alarm will be activated.

Figure 1-2. I/O Backplane

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)

[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)

[email protected] (Technical Support)

[email protected] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacific

Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan

D5, 4F, No. 16 Chien-Ba Road

Chung-Ho 235, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer
6023P-i up and running. Following these steps in the order given should
enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time.
This quick setup assumes that your SuperServer 6023P-i system has come
to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If your system is not
already fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, system memory
etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on
installing specific components.

2-2 Unpacking the SuperServer 6023P-i

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6023P-i 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
6023P-i. 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 6023P-i 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 minimum 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.

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 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 hard drives and power supply units 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.

!

!

Warnings and Precautions!

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2-4 Installing the SuperServer 6023P-i into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6023P-i
into a rack unit. If the 6023P-i 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 6023P-i into a rack
with the rack rails provided. 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
6023P-i. Each of these assemblies consist of three sections: an inner
fixed chassis rail that secures to the 6023P-i (A) and an outer fixed rack
rail that secures directly to the rack itself (B). 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.

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 6023P-i making sure the 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 installng 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 6023P-i 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 other assem-

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Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack

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.

bly to the other side of the rack, making sure both are at the exact same height
and with the rail guides facing inward.

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Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack:

If you are installing the SuperServer 6023P-i 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
accommodate the width of the telco rack.

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 6023P-i 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 6023P-i (see 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 CPUs (processors):

You should have one or two processors already installed into the
serverboard. Each processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5
for instructions on processor and heatsink installation.

3. Check the system memory:

Your 6023P-i 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 add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for
details on installing PCI add-on cards.

5. Check all cable connections and airflow:

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not
blocking the chassis 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 serverboard area of the chassis.

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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the Server

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives have been prop­erly installed and all connections have been made.

1. Accessing the drive bays:

All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the
CD-ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis
cover. Hard disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of
the chassis without removing the top chassis cover.

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2. CD-ROM and floppy disk drives:

A slim CD-ROM and a floppy drive should be preinstalled in your server.
Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or floppy disk
drive to the system.

3. Check the airflow:

Airflow is provided by four heavy-duty 8-cm hot-swappable blower fans.
The system component layout was carefully designed to direct sufficient
cooling airflow to the components that generate the most heat. 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.

4. 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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3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the motherboard
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.

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: Use the reset button to reboot the system.

! POWER: This is the main power button, 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.

RESET

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC822 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: Indicates an overheat condition in the chassis. This may
be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient
room temperature being too warm. You should also check to make sure
that the chassis cover is installed and that all fans are present and operat­ing normally. Verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Section 5­5 and Figure 5-4). Finally, 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 serverboard area of the chassis.

! NIC2: Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing.

! NIC1: Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing.

! HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6023P-i, this

LED indicates CD-ROM drive activity when flashing.

NIC2

NIC1

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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 Serverboard LEDs

There is one primary LED on the serverboard. A power LED is located near
the secondary power connector (J15). When illuminated, it indicates that
system power is present on the serverboard.

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Notes

Chapter 4: System Safety

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Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

!

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect
yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6023P-i 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
serverboard, memory modules and the CD-ROM and floppy drives.
When disconnecting power, you should first power down the
system with the operating system 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 electrostatic discharge as

protection from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that
have been specifically designed as electrical insulators.

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4-2 General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

! Keep the area around the SuperServer 6023P-i clean and free of

clutter.

! The SuperServer 6023P-i weighs approximately 43 lbs (19.5 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.

!

! The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and

must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

! Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if

the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its
polarities. On the X5DPi-G2, the positive side should be facing up.
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 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.

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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 serverboard 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 serverboard.

!

! 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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4-4 Operating Precautions

Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when
the 6023P-i is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty
damage to the 6023P-i system can occur if this practice is not strictly
followed.

!

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Chapter 5

Advanced Serverboard Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks
to the X5DPi-G2 serverboard, connect the data and power cables and in­stall add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described
and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Re­member to close the chassis completely when you have finished working
on the serverboard to protect and cool the system sufficiently.

5-1 Handling the X5DPi-G2 Serverboard

Static electrical discharge can damage electronic components. To prevent
damage to printed circuit boards, it is important to handle them very care­fully (see Chapter 4). Also note that the size and weight of the serverboard
can cause it to bend if handled improperly, which may result in damage. To
prevent the serverboard 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 static discharge.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• 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.

Unpacking

The serverboard 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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IMPORTANT: 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 heatsink. The
X5DPi-G2 can support either one or two Xeon processors of up to 3.20 GHz. If
installing one processor only, install it into CPU socket #1.

!

5-2 PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation

When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct
pressure on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the
serverboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the
BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up.

1. Lift the lever on the CPU socket.
Lift the lever completely or you will
damage the CPU socket when
power is applied. (Install a proces­sor into CPU #1 socket first.)

Socket lever

2. Install the CPU in the socket.
Make sure that pin 1 of the CPU is
seated on pin 1 of the socket (both
corners are marked with a triangle).
When using only one CPU, install it
into CPU socket #1 (CPU socket #2
is automatically disabled if only one
CPU is used).

Pin 1

3. Press the lever down until you
hear it *click* into the locked posi­tion. See Figure 5-1 for pictures of
the 604-pin CPU socket before and
after the processor is installed.

Socket lever in
locked position

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4. Apply the proper amount of thermal compound to the CPU die and place

the heatsink on top of the CPU. Make sure the heatsink sits completely flat
on the CPU. If not completely flat, the space between the two will degrade
the heat dissipation function of the heatsink, which may cause the proces­sor to overheat.

5. Secure the heatsink by locking each retention clip into its proper position.

When correctly installed, the clips should *click* into place and the three
black tabs on the CPU retention pieces should protrude fully through the
corresponding holes on the each clip. See Figures 5-2a and 5-2b for dia­grams of the retention clips and the heatsink installation procedure.

IMPORTANT: Please note that special, new silver heat sink retention clips
must be used with all Xeon 533 MHz FSB (front side bus) 604-pin proces­sors. These new retention clips have “604P” clearly marked on them. Using
the old clips will not keep the proper amount of pressure applied and may
cause the processor to overheat. In addition, you should not use these
new retention clips with Xeon 400 MHz FSB processors (even in 604-pin
CPU sockets) as they will be too tight and may damage the CPU socket.

6. If installing two processors, repeat these steps to install the second

processor in the CPU #2 slot.

Figure 5-1. 604-pin PGA Socket: Empty and with Processor Installed

Warning! Make sure you lift the lever completely when

installing the CPU. If the lever is only partly raised, damage
to the socket or CPU may result.

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Figure 5-2b. Heatsink Installation (board shown is not X5DPi-G2)

Figure 5-2a. Retention Clips (left: 603-pin, right: 604-pin)

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5-3 Connecting Cables

Now that the processors are 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 in preconfigured systems 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). If you are configuring the sys­tem, keep the airflow in mind when routing the cables. The following data
cables (with their serverboard connector locations noted) should be con­nected. See the serverboard layout figure in this chapter for connector
locations.

! IDE Device Cables (IDE#1 and IDE#2)

! Floppy Drive Cable (JP7)

! Control Panel Cable (JF2, see next page)

Connecting Power Cables

The X5DPi-G2 has a 24-pin primary power supply connector designated
"ATX Power" for connection to the ATX power supply. Connect the appro­priate connector from the power supply to the "ATX Power" connector to
supply power to the motherboard. The Secondary ATX Power Connector
(at J15) must also be connected to your power supply. See the Connector
Definitions section in this chapter for power connector pin definitions.

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Figure 5-3. X5DPi-G2 Front Control Panel Header Pins

Connecting the Control Panel

JF2 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See
Figure 5-3 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons
and LED indicators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on
opposite sides of each header.

All JF2 wires have been bundled into single ribbon cable to simplify their
connection. Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the
board. The other end connects to the Control Panel printed circuit board,
located just behind the system status LEDs in the chassis.

See the Connector Definitions section in this chapter for details and pin
descriptions of JF2.

Pow er Button

Overheat LED

1

NIC1 LED

Reset Button

2

Pow er Fa i l LED

NIC2 LED

HDD LED

Power LED

Reset

Pwr

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Ground

Ground

1516

Vcc

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5-4 I/O Ports

The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification.
See Figure 5-4 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

Figure 5-4. X5DPi-G2 Rear Panel I/O Ports

5-5 Installing Memory

Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules:

http://www.supermicro.com/support/

CAUTION

Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM

modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the

memory is interleaved to improve performance (see step 1).

DIMM Installation (See Figure 5-5)

1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with

Bank 1 (DIMM#1A, DIMM#1B). The memory scheme is interleaved so
you must install two modules at a time, beginning with Bank 1, then
Bank 2.

2. Insert each DIMM module into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along

the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incor­rectly.

3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the

slot. Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above).

Parallel Port (Burgundy)

Mouse
(Green)

Keyboard
(Purple)

USB Ports

COM1 Port
(Turquoise)

VGA (Monitor) Port
(Blue)

GLAN1 GLAN2

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Figure 5-5b. Top View of DIMM Slot

Figure 5-5a. Side View of DIMM Installation into Slot

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.

Memory Support

The X5DPi-G2 only supports ECC registered DDR-266/200 (PC2100/1600)
memory. PC100/133 SDRAM is not supported. You should not mix DIMMs of
different sizes and speeds.

See Figures 5-5a and 5-5b for installing and removing memory modules.

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5-6 Adding PCI Cards

1. 64-bit PCI slot:

The X5DPi-G2 has a single 64-bit, 133 MHz PCI-X SXB slot. Three
standard size PCI-X cards can be installed into the riser card and be
supported by the SC822 chassis backplane.

2. 64-bit PCI card installation:

The system should be powered down when adding or removing PCI
cards. Begin by removing the top cover of the chassis. You will see a
metal enclosure that houses the riser card. Remove this housing by
lifting the two plastic levers at either end and pulling the housing up and
out of the chassis. The riser card is attached to the inside top of the
housing. The riser card has three slots - you can change the frequency
settings of slots PCI-X #2 and #3 with jumpers S1 and P1, respectively,
which are located on the riser card. The default setting is PCI-X 100
MHz. A table for the S1/P1 jumper settings has been silk-screened on
the riser card. The speed of PCI-X #1 is set with jumpers on the
motherboard (see Section 5-9).

Release the latch that secures the PCI slot I/O shields to the housing by
pulling it away from the housing. Remove the shield(s) and insert a PCI
card(s) into the desired slot(s) on the riser card, pushing down with your
thumbs evenly on both sides of the card. After all cards have been
added, push the latch back into position. Replace the housing in the
serverboard making sure the plastic levers properly catch on the chassis,
then push them down to lock the housing in place. Finish by replacing
the top chassis cover and powering up the system.

Note: The PCI slot I/O shields protect the serverboard and its components
from EMI and aid in proper ventilation, so make sure there is always a
shield covering each slot. Also, do not use the riser card included with
the 6023P-i with any other serverboard and do not use any other riser
card in the 6023P-i.

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Figure 5-7. SUPER X5DPi-G2 Layout

(not drawn to scale)

5-7 Serverboard Details

DIMM #4B

DIMM #4A

DIMM #3B

DIMM #3A

DIMM #2B

DIMM #2A

DIMM #1B

DIMM #1A

BANK 4

BANK 3

BANK 2

BANK 1

ATX PWR CONN

JF2

JP36

J15

Parallel Port

VGA

COM1

CPU 2

USB 0/1

Keyboard
Mouse

J9

CPU 1

GLAN1

GLAN2

Rage
XL

Overheat Fan

Chassis
Fan4

Chassis Fan3

JP9

JP33

USB 4

Chassis Fan2

CPU2 Fan

JL1

JP7

IDE #1

IDE #2

FLOPPY

Chassis Fan1

SMB

IPMB

BIOS

Battery

P64H2

MCH

ICH3

IPMI

USB 2

USB 3

Speaker

JP32

133 MHz PCI-X

WOLJBT1 JWOR

COM2

JP4

JOH1

JD4

J7

SUPER X5DPi-G2

®

CPU1 Fan

JP13JP14

JP15

JP20

JP17/Bus 1B

J38

JP35

JP21

JD1

PWR LED/SPKR/NMI

J27

+

-

JP39

JP37

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X5DPi-G2 Quick Reference

Jumper Description Default Setting

JBT1 CMOS Clear Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JD1 Speaker Enable (page 2-11) Close 6-7 (Enabled)
JD4 GLAN Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JP4 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JP9 Power Fail Alarm En/Disable Open (Disabled)
JP13-JP15 PCI-X Bus Speed Setting See Chp 5 Section 9
JP33 CPU Chassis/CPU Fan Select Closed (CPU Fan)
JP37 Watch Dog Enable/Disable Open (Disabled)
JP38 Thermal Fan Closed (BIOS Cntrl)
JP39 Front Side (System) Bus Speed Pins 1-2 (Auto)

Connector Description

ATX PWR CONN Primary ATX Power Connector
DIMM#1A-DIMM#4B Memory (RAM) Slots
COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connector
CPU/CHS/OH FAN CPU/Chassis/Overheat Fan Headers
GLAN1/2 Gb Ethernet Ports
IDE#1 IDE #1 Hard Disk Drive Connector
IDE#2 IDE #2 Hard Disk Drive Connector
J7 Parallel (Printer) Port
J 9 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports
J13/J14 USB2/3 Headers
J1 5 Secondary ATX Power Connector
JD1 PWR LED/Speaker/NMI Header
JF2 Front Control Panel Connector
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header
JOH1 Overheat LED
JP7 Floppy Disk Drive Connector
JP9 Third Power Supply Fail Header
JP32 ACPI/Sleep Button Header
JP35 Keylock Switch Connector
JP36 Alarm Reset Switch
JWOR Wake-on-Ring Header
Speaker Onboard Speaker Header
USB0/1, 2/3 Universal Serial Bus Ports, Headers
VGA VGA Display (Monitor) Port
WOL Wake-on-LAN Header

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5-8 Connector Definitions

Power LED

The Power LED connection is lo­cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF2.
Refer to the table on the right for
pin definitions.

ATX Power Supply 24-pin Connector

Pin Definitions

Pin Number Definition
13 +3.3 V
14 -12 V
15 CO M
16 PS_ ON#
17 CO M
18 CO M
19 CO M
20 Re s( N C )
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 CO M

Pin Numbe r 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

HDD LED

The HDD LED (for IDE disk drives)
connection is located on pins 13
and 14 of JF2. Attach the IDE hard
drive LED cable to these pins to
display disk activity. Refer to the
table on the right for pin defini­tions.

ATX Power Connection

The X5DPi-G2 power supply con­nector meets the SSI (Superset
ATX) 24-pin specification, how­ever it also supports a 20-pin
power supply connector. Make
sure that the orientation of the PS
connector is correct. TSee the
table on the right for pin defini­tions.

Pins

1 thru 4
5 thru 8

Defin i tio n

Ground

+12v

8-Pin +12v Power Supply

Connector (J15)

Pin

Number

15
16

Defin itio n

Vcc

Control

PWR_LED Pin Definitions

(JF2)

HDD LED Pin

Definition s

(JF2 )

Pin

Number

13
14

Defin i tio n

Vcc

HD Active

PWR_SEC Connection

In addition to the Primary ATX
power connector (above), the
Secondary 12v 8-pin J15 connec­tor must also be connected to
your power supply. See the table
on the right for pin definitions.

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Overheat LED (OH)

Connect an LED to the OH connec­tion on pins 7 and 8 of JF2 to pro­vide advanced warning of chassis
overheating. Refer to the table on
the right for pin definitions.

NIC2 LED

The NIC2 (Network Interface Con­troller) LED connection is located
on pins 9 and 10 of JF2. Attach
the NIC2 LED cable to display net­work activity. Refer to the table
on the right for pin definitions.

Power Fail LED

The Power Fail LED connection is
located on pins 5 and 6 of JF2.
Refer to the table on the right for
pin definitions.

NIC1 LED

The NIC1 (Network Interface Con­troller) LED connection is located
on pins 11 and 12 of JF2. Attach
the NIC1 LED cable to display net­work activity. Refer to the table
on the right for pin definitions.

NIC1 LED Pin

Definitions

(JF2)

Pin

Number

11
12

Defin i ti o n

Vcc

GND

Overheat (OH) LED

Pin Definitions

(JF2 )

Pin

Number

7
8

Defin i tio n

Vcc

GND

Power Fa il L E D
Pin Definitions

(JF2 )

Pin

Number

5
6

Defin i tio n

Vcc

GND

NIC2 LED Pin

Definitions

(JF2)

Pin

Number

9

10

Defin i ti o n

Vcc

GND

Reset Button

The connection for the system re­set button is located on pins 3 and
4 of JF2. Refer to the table on the
right for pin definitions.

Reset Button

Pin Definitions

(JF2)

Pin

Number

3
5

Definition

Vcc

GND

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Extra Universal Serial Bus
Headers (FPUSB0/1)

The Front Panel USB0/USB1 head­ers are located at JD2. These are
separate from the ports on the I/O
panel. You will need a USB cable
(not included) to use either con­nection. Refer to the table on the
right for pin definitions.

Power Button

The Power Button connection is
located on pins 1 and 2 of JF2.
Momentarily contacting both pins
will power on/off the system. This
button can also be configured to
function as a suspend button (see
the Power Button Mode setting in
BIOS). To turn off the power
when set to suspend mode, de­press the button for at least 4
seconds. Refer to the table on the
right for pin definitions.

Pin

Number

1
2

Defin i ti o n

PW _ON

Ground

Pow e r B utton

Connector

Pin Definitions

(JF2)

Universal Serial Bus
(USB0/1)

Two Universal Serial Bus ports are
located beside the PS/2 keyboard/
mouse ports. USB0 is the bottom
and USB1 is the top connector. See
the table on the right for pin defini­tions. There is an additional USB
header (designated USB 4) located
near the Chassis Fan 3 header. USB4
is not a Legacy-supported header.
This means that any device attached
to this USB header will not operate
outside of the operating system.

Universal Serial Bus Pin Definitions

Pin
Number Definition
1+5V
2P0­ 3P0+
4 Ground
5 N/A

Pin
Number Definition
1+5V
2P0­ 3P0+
4 Ground
5Key

USB0

USB1

Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Pin

Definitions

Pin
Number Definition
1+5V
2P0­ 3P0+
4 Ground
5 N/A

Pin
Number Definition
1+5V
2P0­ 3P0+
4 Ground
5Key

FPUSB0

FPUSB1

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ATX PS/2 Keyboard and
PS/2 Mouse Ports

The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the
PS/2 mouse are located on J29.
See the table on the right for pin
definitions. (The mouse port is
above the keyboard port. See Fig­ure 2-3.)

PS/2 Keyboard

and Mouse Port

Pin Definitions

(J29)

Pin

Number

1
2
3
4
5
6

Defin itio n

Data

NC

Ground

VCC

Clock

NC

Fan Header Pin Definitions

Pin

Number

1
2
3

Defin i tion

Ground (black)

+12V (red)

Tachometer

Caution: These fan headers
are DC power.

Fan Headers

The motherboard has six fan head­ers. These are designated Designa­tions include CPU Fan1, CPU Fan2,
CPU1 Chassis Fan, CPU2 Chassis
Fan, Chassis Fan1, Chassis Fan2
and Overheat Fan.. See the table on
the right for pin definitions.

Serial Ports

The COM1 serial port is located un­der the parallel port. See the table
on the right for pin definitions. See
the motherboard layout page for the
location of the COM2 header.

Serial Port Pin Definitions

(COM 1 , C O M 2 )

Pin Number Definition
1 DCD
2 DS R
3 Seria l In
4 RTS
5 Seria l O u t

Pin Number Definition
6 CTS
7 DTR
8 RI
9 Ground
10 NC

LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports)

Two Ethernet ports (designated
LAN1 and LAN2) are located be­side the VGA port on the IO
backplane. These ports accept
RJ45 type cables.

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Pin

Number

1
2
3

Defin itio n

+5V Standby

Ground

Wake-up

Wake-On-LAN Pin

Definitions (WOL)

Wake-On-LAN

The Wake-On-LAN header is des­ignated as WOL. See the table on
the right for pin definitions. You
must enable the LAN Wake-Up set­ting in BIOS to use this feature.
You must also have a LAN card
with a Wake-on-LAN connector
and cable.

Wake-On-Ring

The Wake-On-Ring header is des­ignated WOR. This function al­lows your computer to receive
and "wake-up" by an incoming call
to the modem when in sustpend
state. See the table on the right
for pin definitions. You must have
a WOR card and cable to use this
feature.

Wake-on-Ring

Pin Definitions

(WO R )

Pin

Number

1
2

Defin i tio n

Ground

Wake-up

Keylock

The keyboard lock connection is lo­cated on JP35. Utilizing this header
allows you to inhibit any actions
made on the keyboard, effectively
"locking" it.

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5-9 Jumper Settings

Explanation of
Jumpers

To modify the operation of the
serverboard, 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 serverboard layout page for
jumper locations.
Note: On two pin jumpers,
"Closed" means the jumper is
on and "Open" means the
jumper is off the pins.

Connector

Pins

Jumper

Cap

Setting

Pin 1-2 short

3 2 1

3 2 1

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 con-
nector to clear CMOS.

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Chassis/Overheat Fan
Select

JP33 allows you to select to use ei­ther the CPU fan or the Chassis
fan. The default position is open to
select the CPU fan. The CPU Chas­sis fan is intended for use with
Supermicro chassis. See the table
on the right for jumper settings.

Jumper

Position

Open

Closed

Defin itio n

CPU

CPU Chassis

CPU Chassis/CPU Fan

Select Jumper Settings

(JP33)

VGA Enable/Disable

JP4 allows you to enable or disable
the VGA port. The default position
is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA.
See the table on the right for
jumper settings.

Jumper

Position

1-2
2-3

Defin itio n

Enabled

Disabled

VGA E n a b le/Disable

Jumper Settings

(JP4)

GLAN Enable/Disable

Change the setting of jumper JD4
to enable or disable the onboard
GLAN ports (GLAN1 and GLAN2)
on the motherboard. See the table
on the right for jumper settings.
The default setting is enabled

Jumper
Position
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3

Definition

Enabled

Disabled

GLAN

Enab le /Disable

Jumper Settings

(JD 4)

Front Side Bus Speed

JP39 is used to set the front side
(system) bus speed for the pro­cessors. It is best to keep this
jumper set to Auto. This jumper is
used together with the CPU Clock
setting in BIOS. See the table on
the right for jumper settings.

Jumper

Position
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3

Open

Definition

Auto

400 MHz

533 Mhz

Front Side Bus Speed

Jumper Settings (JP39)

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Thermal Fan

JP38 allows you to control the chas­sis fan as follows. With the jumper
open, the fan operates continuously
as a normal chassis fan. With the
jumper closed, the BIOS assumes
control and activates the fan only
when a predefined temperature
threshold has been exceeded. See
the table on the right for jumper set­tings.

Jumper

Position

Open

Closed

Definition

Chassis F an

BIOS Controlled

Thermal Fan

Jumper Settings (JP38)

PCI-X Bus Speed Settings

Jumpers JP13 through JP15 are used
to set the speed for the PCI-X bus for
the SXB slot. Refer to the table on
the right to set the speed of the
single PCI-X slot with jumpers JP13,
JP14 and JP15. The default setting is
100 MHz.

PCI-X Bus SpeedJumper Settings

JP 1 4 JP15 J P13 P ro to c o l Max. Freq.
Off Off Off PC I-X 1 3 3 MHz
Off On Off PCI-X 100 MHz
Off On P in s 1 -2 PCI-X 66 MHz
Off On P in s 2 -3 PCI 66 MHz
On O n Pi n s 2 -3 PCI 33 MHz

Watch Dog Enable/Disable

The Watch Dog (located on JP37) al­lows you to enable or disable the
Watch Dog feature. The default po­sition is open to disable the Watch
Dog timer. When enabled, Watch
Dog can reboot your PC if an appli­cation is "hung up" or the system
goes down. See the table on the
right for jumper settings.

Jumper

Position

Open

Closed

Definition

Disabled

Enabled

Watch Dog Timer Enable/

Disable Jumper Settings

(JP37)

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5-10 Onboard Indicators

GLAN1/GLAN2 LEDs

The Ethernet ports (located beside
the VGA port) have two LEDs. See
the table on the right for the functions
associated with the LED on the right
side. On each GLAN port, the yellow
LED indicates activity while the other
LED may be green, orange or off to
indicate the speed of the connection.

LED

Color

Off

Green

Orange

Defin i tion

No Connection

100 MHz

1 GHz

Gb LAN Right LED

Indicator (LAN1/2)

Speaker Enable/Disable

On the JD1 header, add a jumper
to pins 6-7 to enable the onboard
speaker. If you wish to use an
external speaker, remove it to dis­able the onboard speaker.

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5-11 Parallel Port/Floppy/Hard Disk Drive Connections

Note the following when connecting 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.

Parallel Port Connector

The parallel (printer) port is lo­cated on J7. See the table on the
right for pin definitions.

Pin Number Function
1 Strobe­ 3 Da ta B i t 0
5 Da ta B i t 1
7 Da ta B i t 2
9 Da ta B i t 3
11 Data B it 4
13 Data B it 5
15 Data B it 6
17 Data B it 7
19 ACK
21 BU S Y
23 PE
25 S L C T

Pin Number Fu nction
2 Au to Feed­ 4 Error­ 6 Init­ 8 S LCT IN­ 10 GND
12 GND
14 GND
16 GND
18 GND
20 GND
22 GND
24 GND
26 N C

Parallel (Printe r) P o rt Pin D e finitio ns

(J7)

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IDE Connectors

There are no jumpers to
configure the onboard IDE#1
and #2 connectors. See the
table at right for pin defini­tions.

Pin Number Function
1 Reset ID E
3 H o s t D a ta 7
5 H o s t D a ta 6
7 H o s t D a ta 5
9 H o s t D a ta 4
11 H o s t D a ta 3
13 H o s t D a ta 2
15 H o s t D a ta 1
17 H o s t D a ta 0
19 G N D
21 D R Q3
23 I/O Write­ 25 I/O Read­ 27 IOCHRDY
29 DACK3 ­ 31 IRQ 1 4
33 Addr 1
35 Addr 0
37 Chip S e l e ct 0
39 A cti vi ty

Pin Number Function
2 GN D
4 Hos t Data 8
6 Hos t Data 9
8 Host D a ta 1 0
10 Hos t Data 11
12 Hos t Data 12
14 Hos t Data 13
16 Hos t Data 14
18 Hos t Data 15
20 Ke y
22 GN D
24 GN D
26 GN D
28 BAL E
30 GN D
32 IOCS1 6 ­ 34 GN D
36 Addr 2
38 Ch i p S e l e ct 1 ­ 40 GN D

IDE Connector Pin Definitions

(IDE#1, IDE#2)

Pin Number Function
1 GND
3 GND
5 Ke y
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 Number Function
2 FDHDIN
4 Res e rv e d
6 FDE DIN
8 Index­ 10 Motor Enable
12 Drive S e l e ct B ­ 14 Drive S e l e ct A ­ 16 Motor Enable
18 DIR­ 20 STEP­ 22 Write Da ta ­ 24 W rite Gate­ 26 Track 00­ 28 Write Protect­ 30 Read Data­ 32 Side 1 Select­ 34 D i sk e tte

Floppy Connector Pin Definitions (JP7)

Floppy Connector

The floppy connector is
located on JP7. See the
table at right for pin defi­nitions.

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5-12 Installing Software Drivers

After all the hardware has been installed you must install the software
drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that
came packaged with your serverboard. After inserting this CD into your
CD-ROM drive, a display similar to the one shown in Figure 5-8 should
appear. (If this display does not appear, double click on the "My Computer"
icon and then on the icon representing your CD-ROM drive. Finally, double
click on the S "Setup" icon.)

Figure 5-8 Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files
for each item. The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the
entire contents of the CD.

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Notes

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

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Chapter 6

Advanced Chassis Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform
maintenance on the SC822 chassis. For component installation, follow the
steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encoun­tered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.

Tools Required

The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance
is a Philips screwdriver.

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electricstatic 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 damage.

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 serverboard, 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 serverboard.

Unpacking

The serverboard 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 and Rear Views

6-2 Control Panel

The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected
to the JF2 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status
indications. A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify the
connection. Connect the cable from JF2 on the serverboard to JP4 on the
Control Panel PCB (printed circuit board). Make sure the red wire plugs into
pin 1 on both JF2 and JP4. Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path.
The LEDs inform you of system status. See "Chapter 3: System Interface"
for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons. Details on JF2 can be
found in the "Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Installation."

Control Panel/

System LEDs

Slim-Line

CD-ROM Drive

Floppy DriveHard Drive Bays (6) 5 1/4" Drive Bay

Keyboard/Mouse Ports USB Ports COM1/VGA Ports Ethernet Ports

Riser Card Slots (3)

Power Supply Parallel Port

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6-3 System Fans

Four heavy-duty 8-cm fans provide all the cooling needed for the Super­Server 6023P-i. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly
installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate
properly through the chassis and cool the components. See Figure 6-2.

System Fan Failure

The fans run at 3400 rpm. If a fan fails, the ambient air temperature in the
chassis will rise and activate the overheat LED on the control panel. Re­place any failed fan immediately. The hot plug fans will start to function
upon connection to its fan header on the X5DPi-G2 serverboard.

Replacing System Cooling Fans

1. Removing a fan:

Remove the chassis cover. Press the tabs on the top of the fan housing
and remove the fan and its housing. The system power need not be shut
down since the fans are all hot-swappable on the X5DPi-G2 serverboard.

2. Installing a new fan:

Replace the failed fan with an identical 8-cm, 12 volt fan (available from
Supermicro, p/n Fan-044). Position the new fan at its proper place in the
chassis by fitting the fan with its housing onto the fan mounts in the
chassis. A "click" can be heard if the fan (in its housing) is properly
installed. If the system power is on, the hot-swappable fan feature will
cause the fan to start immediately upon being connected to its header on
the serverboard.

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!

Important: Regardless of how many hard drives are
installed, all drive carriers and server face plates must
remain in place for proper airflow.

Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans

6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal

Accessing the Drive Bays

3.5" Drive Bays: For installing/removing an IDE hard drive, CD-ROM or floppy
disk drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the 6023P-i by
removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "Hard Drive Installa­tion" section that follows for instructions.

5 1/4" Drive Bay: For installing/removing a component in the 5 1/4" drive
bay, proceed to the Installing a Component in the "5 1/4" Drive Bay" section
in this chapter for instructions.

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6-5

Hard Drive Installation

1. Hard drive support:

Hard disk drives may installed in the six internal 3.5" drive bays as well
as in the 5.25" drive bay. Hard drives should be mounted in drive
carriers for installation, to help promote proper airflow and shield against
EMI. For this reason, even empty carriers without hard drives installed
should remain in the chassis. You must power down the system before
installing or removing any hard drive.

2. Mounting a hard drive in a drive carrier:

IDE hard drives are not hot-swappable, meaning system power must be
turned off before installing and/or removing them. After power is
removed from the system, remove the top cover of the chassis to access
the drive carriers, which may then be unscrewed and taken out. When
installing a hard disk drive, position it in the carrier with the printed circuit
board side toward the carrier and with the drive's mounting holes aligned
with those in the carrier. Secure the drive to the carrier with four
screws, as shown in Figure 6-3. Connect the drive's ribbon and power
cables to the motherboard, then replace the chassis cover before
powering on.

3. Removing hard drives:

To remove a hard drive and its carrier, first power down the system and
then remove the top cover of the chassis. Detach the ribbon and power
cables from the drive. Unscrew the retention screw at the top center of
the drive, then push the drive carrier out from the back until you can
grasp and pull it out through the front of the chassis. Attach a new
component to the carrier if desired (as in step 2), then reverse the drive
carrier removal procedure described in this step to reinstall the carrier.
Remember to screw in the retention screw. Replace the top cover when
finished.

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Figure 6-3. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier

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Drive Cables

• The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires.

• A color mark on a cable 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.

Installing a Component in the 5 1/4" Drive Bay

1. Mounting the component in the drive carrier

A component such as an IDE hard drive can be mounted in the 5 1/4"
drive bay. The component should also be mounted in a drive carrier to
simplify its installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also
help promote proper airflow. To add a component such as those noted
above, 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 the four screws.

2. Installing/removing 5 1/4" drive bay component

A single 5 1/4" IDE drive bay is located in the front of the chassis, making
it easily accessible for installation and removal. This component is not
hot-swappable, meaning system power must be turned off before
installing and/or removing. To remove the drive carrier, first power down
the system and then remove the top cover of the chassis. Unscrew the
retention screw at the top center of the drive, then push the drive carrier
out from the back until you can grasp and pull it out through the front of
the chassis. Attach the component to the carrier if installing. Then
reverse the drive carrier removal procedure to install the drive, making
sure you screw in the retention screw. Replace the top cover when
finished.

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6-5 Power Supply

The SuperServer 6023P-i has a 400 watt power supply. This power supply
has an auto-switching capability, which enables it to automatically sense
and operate at either 110 or 220 volts. A power on/off switch is located at
the back of the power supply. Turning this power switch to the off position
will remove both main and standby power from the system.

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. See contact information in Chapter 1

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply

1. Removing the power supply:

First unplug the power cord from the system. Remove the chassis cover
by pressing the two release buttons on the top of the chassis, near the
front, and push the chassis top rearward about one inch. To remove the
failed power unit, unplug the power cord that connects to the power
supply. Then, remove all screws that connect the power supply to the
chassis (two at the rear, two at the side, and one on the bottom). The
power supply can then be lifted straight upward from the chassis.

2. Installing a new power supply:

Replace the failed unit with another unit of the same input voltage, output
voltage and wattage. It is highly recommended to replace it with exactly
the same model power supply. Carefully insert the new unit into position
in the chassis and secure it with the five screws, as noted in the
paragraph above. Before reconnecting the power cord, make certain that
the power switch on the power supply is in the "off" position. Then
reconnect the power cord, replace the chassis top cover and reposition
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 chassis
front panel.

Chapter 7: BIOS

7-1

Chapter 7

BIOS

7-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the PhoenixBIOS™ Setup utility for the X5DPi-G2.
The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded
using a floppy disk-based program.

Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been
added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer
to the Manual Download area of the Supermicro web site
<http://www.supermicro.com> for any changes to BIOS that may not be
reflected in this manual.

System BIOS

The BIOS is the Basic Input Output System used in all IBM® PC, XT™, AT®,
and PS/2® compatible computers. The PhoenixBIOS flash chip stores the
system parameters, such type of disk drives, video displays, etc. in the
CMOS. The CMOS memory requires very little electrical power. When the
computer is turned off, a back-up battery provides power to the BIOS flash
chip, enabling it to retain system parameters. Each time the computer is
powered-on the computer is configured with the values stored in the BIOS
ROM by the system BIOS, which gains control at boot-up.

How To Change the Configuration Data

The CMOS information that determines the system parameters may be
changed by entering the BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be ac­cessed by pressing the <Delete> key at the appropriate time during system
boot, see below.

Starting the Setup Utility

Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) routine is the memory
test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the
main menu of the BIOS Setup utility. From the main menu, you can access
the other setup screens, such as the Security and Power menus. Begin­ning with Section 4-3, detailed descriptions are given for each parameter
setting in the Setup utility.

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7-2 Running Setup

*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 PhoenixBIOS™ is immediately
activated.

While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two
ways:

1. By pressing <Delete> immediately after turning the system on, or

2. When the message shown below appears briefly at the bottom of the
screen during the POST (Power On Self-Test), press the <Delete> key to
activate the main Setup menu:

Press the <Delete> key 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 to move among the different settings in each menu.
Use the Left/Right arrow keys to change the options for each setting.

Press the <Esc> key to exit the CMOS Setup Menu. The next section describes
in detail how to navigate through the menus.

Items that use submenus are indicated with the ! icon. With the item highlighted,
press the <Enter> key to access the submenu.

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7-3

Main BIOS Setup Menu

Main Setup Features

System Time

To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the
appropriate fields. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data.

System Date

Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields and enter
the correct data. Press the <Enter> key to save the data.

Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

System Time [16:19:20]
System Date [02/02/02]

Legacy Diskette A: [1.44/1.25 MB]
Legacy Diskette B: [Not Installed]

!

Primary Master

[120 GB]

!

Primary Slave

[None]

!

Secondary Master

[CD-ROM]

!

Secondary Slave

[None]

System Memory 256 MB
Extended Memory 3967 KB

Item Specific Help

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select!Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Legacy Diskette A

This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as
diskette A. The options are Disabled, 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.

Legacy Diskette B

This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as
diskette B. The options are Disabled, 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.

!!

!!

!Primary Master/Primary Slave/Secondary Master/Secondary

Slave

These settings allow the user to set the parameters of the IDE Primary
Master/Slave and IDE Secondary 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 sub-menu are:

Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility

Main

Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Type: [

Auto

]

Multi Sector Transfer; [16 Sectors]
LBA Mode Control: [Enabled]
32-bit I/O: [Enabled]
Transfer Mode: [Fast PIO 4]

Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled]

Item Specific Help

Select the drive
type of the fixed
disk installed in
your system. If type
User is selected,
Cylinders, Heads,
and Sectors can be
edited directly.

Auto attempts to
automatically detect
the drive type for
drives that comply
with ANSI
specifications.

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select!Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Type

Selects the type of IDE hard drive. The options are Auto (allows BIOS
to automatically determine the hard drive's capacity, number of heads,
etc.), a number from 1-39 to select a predetermined type of hard drive,
CD-ROM and ATAPI Removable.

Multi-Sector Transfers

Select the number of transfer sectors. Options are 2, 4, 6, 8 and 16
Sectors.

LBA Mode Control

This item determines whether Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Primary
Master Device via LBA mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

32-bit I/O

Selects 32-bit I/O operation. Options are Enabled and Disabled.

Transfer Mode

Selects the transfer mode. Options are Standard, Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2,
Fast PIO3, Fast PIO4, FPIO3/DMA1 and FPIO4/DMA2.

Ultra DMA Mode

Selects Ultra DMA Mode. Options are Disabled, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode
2, Mode 3, Mode 4 and Mode 5.

System Memory

This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being
present in the system.

Extended Memory

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7-4 Advanced Setup

Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow
keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside
them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing
<Enter>. Options for PIR settings are displayed by highlighting the setting option
using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Advanced BIOS Setup options
are described in this section.

Installed OS

This setting allows you to choose which operating system you are using to
run the system. Options are Other, Win95, Win98, WinMe and Win2000.

Quick Boot Mode

If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine
after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. If
Disabled, the POST routine will run at normal speed.

Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Installed OS [Win95]
Quick Boot Mode [Enabled]
Quiet Boot [Disabled]

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Reset Configuration Data [No]

!

Cache Memory

!

I/O Device Configuration

Large Disk Access Mode

[DOS]

Local Bus IDE Adapter

[Both]

!

Advanced Chipset Control

!

Advanced Processor Options

!

DMI Event Logging

!

Console Redirection

Item Specific Help

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select!Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Legacy USB Support

This setting allows you to enable support for Legacy USB devices. The
settings are Enabled and Disabled.

Reset Configuration Data

Options are Yes and No. Choosing Yes will clear the Extended System
Configuration Data (ECSD).

!!

!!

!Cache Memory

Access the submenu for this item to specify one of the following actions
for various sections of cache memory: Uncache, Write Protect, Write Back,
Write Through or Disable. See the "Item Specific Help" window for details.

!!

!!

!I/O Device Configuration

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

Power Loss Control

This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power
returns after an unexpected loss of power. Options are Stay Off, Power
On and Last State.

Serial Port A

This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options
are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, Auto (BIOS controlled) and OS
Controlled.

Base I/O Address

Select the base I/O address for serial port A. The options are 3F8,
2F8, 3E8 and 2E8.

Quiet Boot

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the diagnostic screen during
boot-up.

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Interrupt

Select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port A. Options are IRQ3
and IRQ4.

Serial Port B

This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options
are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, Auto (BIOS controlled) and OS
Controlled.

Mode

Specify the type of device that will be connected to serial port B.
Options are Normal and IR (for an infrared device).

Base I/O Address

Select the base I/O address for serial port B. The options are 3F8,

2F8, 3E8 and 2E8.

Interrupt

Select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port B. Options are IRQ3
and IRQ4.

Parallel Port

This setting allows you to assign control of the parallel port. The options
are Enabled (user defined), Disabled and Auto (BIOS controlled).

Base I/O Address

Select the base I/O address for the parallel port. The options are 378,
278 and 3BC.

Interrupt

Select the IRQ (interrupt request) for the parallel port. Options are
IRQ5 and IRQ7.

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Mode

Specify the parallel port mode. Options are Output Only, Bi-directional,
EPP and ECP.

DMA Channel

Specify the DMA channel. Options are DMA1 and DMA3.

Floppy Disk Controller

This setting allows you to assign control of the floppy disk controller.
The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled and Auto (BIOS
controlled).

Base I/O Address

Select the base I/O address for the parallel port. The options are

Primary and Secondary.

Large Disk Access Mode

This setting determines how large hard drives are to be accessed. The
options are DOS or Other (for Unix, Novellle NetWare and other operating
systems).

Local Bus IDE Adapter

Use this setting to enable the integrated local bus IDE adapter. Options are
Disable, Primary, Secondary and Both.

!!

!!

!Advanced Chipset Control

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

Enable Memory Gap

This setting allows you to turn off system RAM to free up address space.
The options for this setting are Disabled and Extended.

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ECC Configuration

This setting lets you enable or disable ECC (Error Correction and
Checking). The options are ECC and Disabled.

ECC Error Type

This setting lets you select which type of interrupt will be activated as a
result of an ECC error. The options are None, NMI (Non-Maskable
Interrupt), SMI (System Management Interrupt) and SCI (System Control
Interrupt.

SERR Signal Condition

This setting specifies the conditions required to qualify as an ECC error.
Options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit and Both.

!!

!!

!Advanced Processor Options

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

CPU Speed

This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor.

Frequency Ratio

This setting allows you to specify the value of tthe internal frequency
multiplier of the processor, which is used to determine the processor
speed. Options are x8, x16, x17, x18, x19 and x20.

Fast String Operations

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable fast string operations.

Compatible FPU Code

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the compatible FPU code.

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Split Lock Operations

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable split lock operations.

Hyper-threading

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable hyper-threading. Enabling
hyper-threading results in increased CPU performance.

L3 Cache

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the L3 cache.

!!

!!

!DMI Event Logging

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

Event Log Validity

This is a display, not a setting, informing you of the event log validity.

Event Log Capacity

This is a display, not a setting, informing you of the event log capacity.

View DMI Event Log

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event
log.

Event Logging

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable event logging.

Event Logging

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable ECC event logging.

Mark DMI Events as Read

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark the DMI events as read.

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Clear All DMI Event Logs

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to clear all DMI event logs.

!!

!!

!Console Redirection

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

COM Port Address

Specifies to redirect the console to On-board COMA or On-board COMB.
This setting can also be Disabled.

BAUD Rate

Select the BAUD rate for console redirection.

Console Type

Choose from the available options to select the console type for console
redirection.

Flow Control

Choose from the available options to select the flow control for console
redirection.

Console Connection

Select the console connection: either Direct or Via Modem.

Continue CR after POST

Choose whether to continue with console redirection after the POST
routine. Options are On and Off.

# of Video Pages to Support

Choose the number of video pages to allocate for redirection when video
hardware is not available. Options are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

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7-5 Security

Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow
keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are
displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>.
All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.

Supervisor Password Is:

This displays whether a supervisor password has been entered for the
system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means
a supervisor password has been entered for the system.

User Password Is:

This displays whether a user password has been entered for the system.
Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a user
password has been entered for the system.

Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Supervisor Password Is: [Clear]
User Password Is: [Clear]
Quiet Boot [Disabled]

Set Supervisor Password [Enter]
Set User Password [Enter]

Password on Boot [Disabled]
Fixed Disk Boot Sector [Normal]

Item Specific Help

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select!Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Set Supervisor Password

When the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key.
When prompted, type the Supervisor's password in the dialogue box to set
or to change supervisor's password, which allows access to BIOS.

Set User Password

When the item "Set User Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key.
When prompted, type the user's password in the dialogue box to set or to
change the user's password, which allows access to the system at boot­up.

Password on Boot

This setting allows you to require a password to be entered when the
system boots up. Options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled
(password not required).

Fixed Disk Boot Sector

This setting may offer some protection against viruses when set to Write
Protect, which protects the boot sector on the hard drive from having a
virus written to it. The other option is Normal.

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7-6 Power

Choose Power from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow
keys. You should see the following display. Power setting options are displayed
by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Power
BIOS settings are described in this section.

ACPI Mode

Use the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface) power management on your system.

Power Savings

This setting sets the degree of power saving for the system. The options
are Disabled, Customized, Maximum Power Savings and Maximum
Performance. Customized allows you to alter the other two modes.

Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security

Power

Boot Exit

ACPI Mode: [Enabled]
Power Savings: [Customized]
Standby Timeout: [Off]
Auto Suspend Timeout: [Off]
Resume On Time: [Off]
Resume Time: [00:00:00]

Resume on Modem Ring: [Off]

Item Specific Help

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select!Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Auto Suspend Timeout

Use this setting to specify the period of system inactivity to transpire before
entering the suspend state. Options are Off, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 20 min,

30 min, 40 min and 60 min.

Resume on Time

Select either Off or On, which will wake the system up at the time specified
in the next setting.

Resume Time

Use this setting to specify the time you want the system to wake up (the
above setting must be set to On). Enter the time with the number keys.

Resume on Modem Ring

Use this setting to enable or disable the WOR (Wake-on Ring) feature.
Options are On and Off.

Standby Timeout

Use this setting to specify the period of system inactivity to transpire before
entering the standby state. Options are Off, 16 sec, 32 sec, 48 sec, 1 min,
2 min, 4 min and 8 min.

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7-7 Boot

Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.
You should see the following display. Highlighting a setting with a + or - will
expand or collapse that entry. See details on how to change the order and specs
of boot devices in the Item Specific Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are
described in this section.

+Removable Devices

Highlight and press <Enter> to expand the field. See details on how to
change the order and specs of removable devices in the Item Specific Help
window.

CD-ROM Drive

See details on how to change the order and specs of removable devices in
the Item Specific Help window.

Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Power

Boot

Exit

+Removable Devices
CD-ROM Drive
+Hard Drive
Network Boot
Intel UNDI, PXE-2.0
Intel UNDI, PXE-2.0

Item Specific Help

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select!Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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+Hard Drive

Highlight and press <Enter> to expand the field. See details on how to
change the order and specs of hard drives in the Item Specific Help
window.

Network Boot

See details on how to change the order and specs of network boot devices
in the Item Specific Help window.

Intel UNDI, PXE-2.0

See details on how to change the order and specs of Intel UNDI devices in
the Item Specific Help window.

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7-8 PI R

Choose PIR from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.
You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have
sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>.
PIR stands for "Processor Info ROM", which allows BIOS to read certain
information from the processors. Options for PIR settings are displayed by
highlighting the setting option using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All
PIR BIOS Setup options are described in this section.

Select the Processor's PIR

Selects the processor PIR. Options are A0h/A1h, A2h/A3h, A4h/A5h, A6h/
A7h, A8h/A8h, AAh/ABh, ACh/ADh and AEh/AFh.

Select the Thermal Unit

Selects the thermal unit. Options are 30h/31h, 32h/33h, 34h/35h, 52h/53h,
54h/55h, 56h/57h, 98h/99h, 9Ah/9Bh and 9Ch/9Dh.

Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Power Boot

PIR

Exit

Select the Processor’s PIR
Select the Thermal Unit

#

Processor Info ROM Data

#

Hardware Monitor Logic

Item Specific Help

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select!Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Header Info

Processor Data

Processor Core Data

L3 Cache Data

Package Data

Part Number Data

Thermal Reference Data

Feature Data

Other Data

OEM Data

!!

!!

!Hardware Monitor Logic

Highlight this and hit <Enter> to see monitor data for the following items:

CPU1 Temperature

CPU2 Temperature

System Temperature

CPU Fan1/CPU1 Chassis Fan

CPU Fan2/CPU2 Chassis Fan

Chassis Fan 1

!!

!!

!Processor Info ROM Data

Highlight this and hit <Enter> to see PIR data on the following items:

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Chassis Fan 2

Processor Vcore

3.3V Standby

3.3V Vcc

5V Vcc

12V Vcc

1.8V Vcc

-12V Vcc

7-9 Exit

Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.
You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this
section.

Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Power Boot PIR Exit

Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes

Item Specific Help

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select!Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Exit Saving Changes

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to
exit the BIOS Setup utility.

Exit Discarding Changes

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving
any changes you may have made.

Load Setup 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.

Discard Changes

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to discard (cancel) any changes you
made. You will remain in the Setup utility.

Save Changes

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made. You will
remain in the Setup utility.

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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.

Failure Fixed Disk

Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is
attached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.

Stuck key

Stuck key on keyboard.

Keyboard error

Keyboard not working.

Keyboard Controller Failed

Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller.

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch

Unlock the system to proceed.

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run SETUP

Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup

Shadow Ram Failed at offset: nnnn

Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error
was detected.

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

System RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error
was detected.

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory not
working or not configured properly at offset nnnn.

System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP

The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the
battery and run Setup to reconfigure the system.

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System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an
application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default
Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own
values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer.

System timer error

The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.

Real time clock error

Real-Time Clock fails BIOS hardware test. May require board repair.

Check date and time settings

BIOS found date or time out of range and reset the Real-Time Clock. May require
setting legal date (1991-2099).

Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and
offers to run Setup. If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are
not corrected, the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of wait
states, improper Setup settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on
the next boot. Run Setup and verify that the waitstate configuration is correct.
This error is cleared the next time the system is booted.

Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS

Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS.

Diskette drive A error
Diskette drive B error

Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that
the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in Setup and that the diskette
drive is attached correctly.

Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup.

Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP

Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup.

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System cache error - Cache disabled

RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the
cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled
cache slows system performance considerably.

CPU ID:

CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.

EISA CMOS not writeable

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.

DMA Test Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory
Access) registers.

Software NMI Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable
Interrupt).

Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.

device Address Conflict
Address conflict for specified device.

Allocation Error for: device

Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the
specified device.

CD ROM Drive

CD ROM Drive identified.

Entering SETUP ...

Starting Setup program

Failing Bits: nnnn

The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed
the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. See errors
230, 231, or 232 above for offset address of the failure in System,
Extended, or Shadow memory.

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Fixed Disk n
Fixed disk n (0-3) identified.

Invalid System Configuration Data

Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.

I/O device IRQ conflict

I/O device IRQ conflict error.

PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen:

PS/2 Mouse installed.

nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn Cache SRAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully
tested.

nnnn kB System RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

One or more I2O Block Storage Devices were excluded from the Setup
Boot Menu

There was not enough room in the IPL table to display all installed I2O block­storage devices.

Operating system not found

Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup
and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.

Parity Check 1 nnnn

Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and
display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. Parity is
a method for checking errors in binary data. A parity error indicates that some
data has been corrupted.

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Parity Check 2 nnnn

Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display
it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????.

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous

Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot
process or <F2> to enter Setup and change the settings. Press <F3> to display
the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an
add-on card). Write down and follow the information shown on the screen.

Press <F2> to enter Setup

Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.

PS/2 Mouse:

PS/2 mouse identified.

Run the I2O Configuration Utility

One or more unclaimed block storage devices have the Configuration Request bit
set in the LCT. Run an I2O Configuration Utility (e.g. the SAC utility).

System BIOS shadowed

System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.

UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn

Displays the address nnnn of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks,
indicating released segments of the BIOS which can be reclaimed by a virtual
memory manager.

Video BIOS shadowed

Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.

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Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

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This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST
codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal.

Recoverable POST Errors

When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display
an POST code that describes the problem. BIOS may also issue one of the
following beep codes:

1 long and two short beeps - video configuration error
1 continuous long beep - no memory detected

Terminal POST Errors

If a terminal type of error occurs, BIOS will shut down the system. Before
doing so, BIOS will write the error to port 80h, attempt to initialize video and
write the error in the top left corner of the screen.
The following is a list of codes that may be written to port 80h.

Appendix B

BIOS POST Codes

POST Code Description

02h Verify Real Mode
03 h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
04h Get CPU type
06h Initialize system hardware
07 h Disable shadow and execute code from the ROM.
08 h Initialize chipset with initial POST values
09h Set IN POST flag
0Ah Initialize CPU registers
0Bh Enable CPU cache
0C h Initialize caches to initial POST values
0Eh Initialize I/O component
0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE
10 h Initialize Power Management
11 h Load alternate registers with initial POST values
12 h Restore CPU control word during warm boot
13 h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices

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POST Code Description

14 h Initialize keyboard controller
16 h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum
17 h Initialize cache before memory Auto size
18h 8254 timer initialization
1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization
1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller
20 h 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh
22 h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller
24 h Set ES segment register to 4 GB
28h Auto size DRAM
29h Initialize POST Memory Manager
2Ah Clear 512 kB base RAM
2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx*
2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of

memory bus
2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow
32 h Test CPU bus-clock frequency
33 h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager
36 h Warm start shut down
38 h Shadow system BIOS ROM
3Ah Auto size cache
3C h Advanced configuration of chipset registers
3D h Load alternate registers with CMOS values
41 h Initialize extended memory for RomPilot
42 h Initialize interrupt vectors
45 h POST device initialization
46 h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice
47 h Initialize I20 support
48 h Check video configuration against CMOS
49 h Initialize PCI bus and devices
4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system
4Bh QuietBoot start (optional)
4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM
4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice
4Fh Initialize MultiBoot
50 h Display CPU type and speed
51h Initialize EISA board
52 h Test keyboard
54h Set key click if enabled
55 h Enable USB devices
58 h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

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POST Code Description

59 h Initialize POST display service
5Ah Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”
5Bh Disable CPU cache
5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB
60 h Test extended memory
62h Test extended memory address lines
64h Jump to UserPatch1
66h Configure advanced cache registers
67 h Initialize Multi Processor APIC
68 h Enable external and CPU caches
69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area
6Ah Display external L2 cache size
6Bh Load custom defaults (optional)
6Ch Display shadow-area message
6Eh Display possible high address for UMB recovery
70h Display error messages
72 h Check for configuration errors
76 h Check for keyboard errors
7C h Set up hardware interrupt vectors
7D h Initialize Intelligent System Monitoring
7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present
80 h Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs
81 h Late POST device initialization
82 h Detect and install external RS232 ports
83 h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers
84 h Detect and install external parallel ports
85 h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices
86 h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports.
87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices

(optional)
88h Initialize BIOS Data Area
89 h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)
8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area
8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
8C h Initialize floppy controller
8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)
90h Initialize hard-disk controllers
91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers
92h Jump to UserPatch2
93 h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards
95h Install CD ROM for boot
96 h Clear huge ES segment register

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POST Code Description

97 h Fix up Multi Processor table
98 h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short

beeps on checksum failure
99h Check for SMART Drive (optional)
9Ah Shadow option ROMs
9C h Set up Power Management
9D h Initialize security engine (optional)
9Eh Enable hardware interrupts
9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives
A0h Set time of day
A2h Check key lock
A4h Initialize typematic rate
A8h Erase F2 prompt
AAh Scan for F2 key stroke
ACh Enter SETUP
AEh Clear Boot flag
B0h Check for errors
B1h Inform RomPilot about the end of POST.
B2h POST done - prepare to boot operating system
B4h 1 One short beep before boot
B5h Terminate QuietBoot (optional)
B6h Check password (optional)
B7h Initialize ACPI BIOS
B9h Prepare Boot
BA h Initialize SMBIOS
BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs
BCh Clear parity checkers
BDh Display MultiBoot menu
BEh Clear screen (optional)
BFh Check virus and backup reminders
C0h Try to boot with INT 19
C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)
C2 h Initialize error logging
C3 h Initialize error display function
C4 h Initialize system error handler
C5 h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)
C6 h Initialize note dock (optional)
C7 h Initialize note dock late
C8 h Force check (optional)
C9h Extended checksum (optional)
CAh Redirect Int 15h to enable remote keyboard

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

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POST Code Description

CBh Redirect Int 13h to Memory Technologies

Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and

serial disk
CC h Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video
CDh Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA
CEh Initialize digitizer and display message
D2h Unknown interrupt

The following are for boot block in Flash ROM

POST Code Description

E0h Initialize the chipset
E1h Initialize the bridge
E2h Initialize the CPU
E3h Initialize system timer
E4h Initialize system I/O
E5h Check force recovery boot
E6h Checksum BIOS ROM
E7h Go to BIOS
E8h Set Huge Segment
E9h Initialize Multi Processor
EAh Initialize OEM special code
EBh Initialize PIC and DMA
ECh Initialize Memory type
EDh Initialize Memory size
EEh Shadow Boot Block
EFh System memory test
F0h Initialize interrupt vectors
F1h Initialize Run Time Clock
F2h Initialize video
F3h Initialize System Management Manager
F4h Output one beep
F5h Clear Huge Segment
F6h Boot to Mini DOS
F7h Boot to Full DOS

* If the BIOS detects error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it displays an additional
word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that failed. For example, “2C 0002”
means address line 1 (bit one set) has failed. “2E 1020" means data bits 12 and 5 (bits
12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits. The BIOS also sends the bitmap to the port­80 LED display. It first displays the checkpoint code, followed by a delay, the high-order
byte, another delay, and then the loworder byte of the error. It repeats this sequence
continuously.

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