Intel Computer Hardware SKA4 User Manual
SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide  
Order Number: A09429-003  
A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel® Identified Subassemblies/Products  
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Contents  
Part I: User’s Guide........................................................................................................ 11  
1 Baseboard Description  
Baseboard Features........................................................................................................... 13  
Baseboard Connector and Component Locations...................................................... 14  
Processor........................................................................................................................... 15  
Memory.............................................................................................................................. 16  
Peripherals......................................................................................................................... 18  
Super I/O Chip (SIO) ................................................................................................. 18  
Add-in Board Slots ............................................................................................................. 18  
DesotoE2 Hot-Plug PCI Controller ..................................................................................... 19  
IDE Interface ...................................................................................................................... 19  
USB Interface..................................................................................................................... 20  
Network Interface Controller (NIC) ..................................................................................... 20  
Video.................................................................................................................................. 20  
SCSI Controller .................................................................................................................. 21  
IDE Controller..................................................................................................................... 22  
Keyboard and Mouse ......................................................................................................... 22  
Server Management........................................................................................................... 23  
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)................................................................ 23  
System Security ................................................................................................................. 24  
Software Locks via the SSU or BIOS Setup............................................................... 24  
2 Configuration Software and Utilities  
Hot Keys............................................................................................................................. 28  
Power-On Self Test (POST)............................................................................................... 28  
Using BIOS Setup .............................................................................................................. 29  
Record Setup Settings............................................................................................... 29  
If Setup is Not Accessible .......................................................................................... 29  
Starting Setup............................................................................................................ 29  
Setup Menus ............................................................................................................. 30  
Main Menu................................................................................................................. 31  
Advanced Menu......................................................................................................... 33  
Security Menu............................................................................................................ 39  
Server Menu.............................................................................................................. 40  
Boot Menu ................................................................................................................. 42  
Exit Menu................................................................................................................... 43  
Changing the Boot Device Priority Temporarily .................................................................. 44  
Changing the Boot Device Priority Permanently................................................................. 44  
Running the SCSISelect Utility ........................................................................................... 45  
When to Run the SCSISelect Utility........................................................................... 45  
Running the SCSISelect Utility................................................................................... 45  
Configuring the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI Adapter...................................................... 46  
Configuring the Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI Adapter...................................................... 46  
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Using the System Setup Utility (SSU)................................................................................. 47  
When to Run the SSU ............................................................................................... 47  
What You Need to Do................................................................................................ 48  
Running the SSU Remotely....................................................................................... 48  
Creating SSU Diskettes ............................................................................................. 48  
Running the SSU....................................................................................................... 49  
Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console .............................................................................. 49  
DPC Console Modes of Operation............................................................................. 50  
Running the DPC Console......................................................................................... 50  
FRU and SDR Load Utility.................................................................................................. 51  
What You Need to Do................................................................................................ 51  
How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility..................................................................... 51  
Cleaning Up and Exiting ............................................................................................ 53  
Upgrading the BIOS ........................................................................................................... 53  
Preparing for the Upgrade ......................................................................................... 53  
Upgrading the BIOS................................................................................................... 54  
Recovering the BIOS................................................................................................. 55  
Changing the BIOS Language................................................................................... 55  
Using the Firmware Update Utility ...................................................................................... 56  
Running the Firmware Update Utility ......................................................................... 56  
Part II: Service Technician’s Guide ........................................................................... 57  
3 Removing and Installing Baseboard Components.......................................... 59  
Tools and Supplies Needed................................................................................................ 59  
Safety: Before You Work with the Baseboard.................................................................... 59  
Warnings and Cautions ...................................................................................................... 59  
Memory.............................................................................................................................. 61  
Removing the Memory Module.................................................................................. 61  
Installing the Memory Module.................................................................................... 62  
Removing DIMMs ...................................................................................................... 62  
Installing DIMMs........................................................................................................ 62  
Processors ......................................................................................................................... 63  
Removing a Processor .............................................................................................. 64  
Installing a Processor ................................................................................................ 65  
Removing Processor Retention Mechanisms ............................................................ 65  
Installing Processor Retention Mechanisms .............................................................. 65  
Installing Processor Handles ..................................................................................... 65  
Installing Processor Heatsinks................................................................................... 66  
Voltage Regulator Modules (VRMs) ................................................................................... 66  
Removing a VRM....................................................................................................... 67  
Installing a VRM......................................................................................................... 67  
Replacing the Backup Battery ............................................................................................ 68  
Add-in Boards..................................................................................................................... 69  
Removing a 32-bit, 33 MHz Half-Length PCI Add-in Board........................................ 70  
Installing a 32-bit, 33 MHz Half-Length PCI Add-in Board.......................................... 70  
Removing a 64-bit, 66/33 MHz Hot-Plug PCI Add-in Board ....................................... 71  
Installing a 64-bit, 66/33 MHz Hot-Plug PCI Add-in Board ......................................... 72  
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ICMB Card ......................................................................................................................... 73  
Installing an ICMB Card............................................................................................. 74  
Removing an ICMB Card........................................................................................... 75  
4 Solving Problems  
Boot Issues ........................................................................................................................ 77  
Issue 1: My server will not power on......................................................................... 77  
Issue 2: Upon boot, my server starts beeping........................................................... 78  
Issue 3: My HDD lights went on, I heard the drives spin up, and my  
floppy drive light turned on – but I’m not seeing video................................. 78  
Issue 4: I’m installing adapters in my powered-down system, and my  
system boots up when I install a PCI adapter!............................................. 79  
Issue 5: My system boots up automatically when I power on my power-strip ........... 80  
Issue 6: The boot up process takes too long............................................................. 80  
Issue 7: I put one processor in my system but it doesn’t boot................................... 81  
Other Issues....................................................................................................................... 82  
Issue 8: Some of my hard drives show up during POST and some don’t.................. 82  
Issue 9: My hard drives don’t show up under Windows NT....................................... 83  
Checking Field Replaceable Units (FRU) with the Diagnostic Wizard................................. 84  
Starting the Service Partition & Test Menu ................................................................ 84  
Running Tests ........................................................................................................... 85  
5 Technical Reference  
Connectors......................................................................................................................... 90  
Power Distribution Board Interface Connectors (J9B1, J9D1, J9B2).......................... 92  
Front Panel Interface (J9E3)...................................................................................... 94  
Hot-Plug PCI Indicator Board Interface (J3D1) .......................................................... 96  
Memory Module Interface (J6F1)............................................................................... 97  
Processor Module Connector (J7A1, J7B1, J7C1, J7D1)........................................... 99  
Processor Termination, Regulation, and Power....................................................... 102  
Termination Card..................................................................................................... 103  
Server Monitor Module Connector (J7H1)................................................................ 103  
SM Bus Connector (J9E4) ....................................................................................... 104  
ICMB Connector (J1D2) .......................................................................................... 105  
Auxiliary I2C Connector (J9E4) ................................................................................ 105  
Baseboard Fan Connectors (J3C1, J3A1, J4A1, J4C1) ........................................... 105  
Internal USB Header (J1B3) .................................................................................... 106  
Internal Disk Drive LED Connection......................................................................... 106  
Baseboard Jumpers ......................................................................................................... 107  
Changing Jumper Settings....................................................................................... 108  
CMOS Clear Jumper ............................................................................................... 109  
Password Clear Jumper........................................................................................... 110  
Recovery Boot Jumper ............................................................................................ 110  
Interrupts.......................................................................................................................... 111  
Video Modes .................................................................................................................... 112  
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A Equipment Log and Configuration Worksheets  
Equipment Log ........................................................................................................ 113  
Configuration Worksheets........................................................................................ 115  
Power Configuration Worksheet .............................................................................. 115  
SSU Worksheets ..................................................................................................... 115  
B Regulatory Specifications  
Environmental Specifications and Regulatory Compliance............................................... 125  
Environmental Specifications................................................................................... 125  
Regulatory Compliance............................................................................................ 125  
Installation Instructions..................................................................................................... 126  
Ensure EMC Compliance......................................................................................... 126  
Ensure Host Computer and Accessory Module Certifications.................................. 127  
Prevent Power Supply Overload.............................................................................. 127  
Place Battery Marking on Computer ........................................................................ 128  
Use Only for Intended Applications.......................................................................... 128  
Installation Precautions .................................................................................................... 128  
C Warnings  
WARNING: English (US)................................................................................................. 129  
AVERTISSEMENT: Français........................................................................................... 129  
WARNUNG: Deutsch ...................................................................................................... 129  
AVVERTENZE: Italiano................................................................................................... 130  
ADVERTENCIAS: Español.............................................................................................. 130  
Index.................................................................................................................................... 131  
Figures  
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Baseboard Connector and Component Locations ..................................................... 14  
Memory Module DIMM Installation Sequence............................................................ 16  
Memory Module DIMM Installation Sequence............................................................ 61  
Installing DIMMs: Orientation of DIMM in a Memory Module ..................................... 63  
Processor Orientation and Components.................................................................... 64  
Installing a VRM ........................................................................................................ 67  
Example of a Front Hot-Plug Retention Mechanism .................................................. 69  
ICMB Card................................................................................................................. 73  
Section of ICMB Internal Cable.................................................................................. 74  
10. Example of an ICMB Card Attached to a Chassis...................................................... 74  
11. Internal Cable Attached to the ICMB Card................................................................. 75  
12. External Cable Attached to the Card ......................................................................... 75  
13. Detailed Diagram of Connector Locations ................................................................. 90  
14. SKA4 Configuration Jumpers................................................................................... 107  
Tables  
1.  
Baseboard Features.................................................................................................. 13  
SKA4 Pentium Xeon Processor Family Support Matrix.............................................. 15  
Slot State Indicators .................................................................................................. 19  
Software Security Features ....................................................................................... 25  
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6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Configuration Utilities................................................................................................. 27  
Hot Keys.................................................................................................................... 28  
Main Menu................................................................................................................. 31  
Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu .................................................................. 32  
Processor Settings Submenu .................................................................................... 32  
10. Advanced Menu......................................................................................................... 33  
11. Embedded Video Controller Submenu....................................................................... 33  
12. Embedded Legacy SCSI Submenu ........................................................................... 33  
13. Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI Submenu ................................................................ 34  
14. Embedded NIC Submenu.......................................................................................... 34  
15. PCI Device, Slot 1 Submenu ..................................................................................... 34  
16. PCI Device, Slot 2 Submenu ..................................................................................... 35  
17. PCI Device, Slot 3 Submenu ..................................................................................... 35  
18. PCI Device, Slot 4 Submenu ..................................................................................... 35  
19. PCI Device, Slot 5 Submenu ..................................................................................... 36  
20. PCI Device, Slot 6 Submenu ..................................................................................... 36  
21. PCI Device, Slot 7 Submenu ..................................................................................... 36  
22. PCI Device, Slot 8 Submenu ..................................................................................... 37  
23. Hot-Plug PCI Control Submenu................................................................................. 37  
24. Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu........................................................... 37  
25. Advanced Chipset Control Submenu......................................................................... 38  
26. Security Menu............................................................................................................ 39  
27. Server Menu.............................................................................................................. 40  
28. System Management Submenu................................................................................. 40  
29. Console Redirection Submenu .................................................................................. 41  
30. EMP Configuration Submenu .................................................................................... 41  
31. PEP Management Submenu ..................................................................................... 42  
32. Boot Menu................................................................................................................. 42  
33. Boot Device Priority Submenu................................................................................... 42  
34. Hard Drive Submenu ................................................................................................. 43  
35. Removable Devices Selection Submenu ................................................................... 43  
36. Exit Menu .................................................................................................................. 43  
37. Navigation Keys......................................................................................................... 45  
38. Main Menu................................................................................................................. 46  
39. Exit Menu .................................................................................................................. 46  
40. Main Menu................................................................................................................. 46  
41. Menu for each SCSI Channel .................................................................................... 46  
42. Exit Menu .................................................................................................................. 47  
43. Command Line Format.............................................................................................. 51  
44. VRM/Processor Power Sequence ............................................................................. 66  
45. Processor/VRM Population Sequencing.................................................................... 66  
46. Standard BIOS Port-80 Codes................................................................................... 78  
47. Recovery BIOS Port-80 Codes.................................................................................. 78  
48. Main Power Connector A (J9B1) ............................................................................... 92  
49. Main Power Connector B (J9D1) ............................................................................... 93  
50. Auxiliary Power Connector (J9B2) ............................................................................. 93  
51. Front Panel Connector (J9E3) ................................................................................... 94  
52. Hot-Plug Indicator Board Connector Pin Out (J3D1).................................................. 96  
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53. Memory Module Interface.......................................................................................... 97  
54. Processor Card Connector Pin Out (J7A1, J7B1, J7C1, J7D1).................................. 99  
55. Processor VRM Connectors (J2A2, J2B1, J2C1): Add-in VRM Connector  
Pin Listing.............................................................................................................. 102  
56. Server Monitor Module Connector Pin Out .............................................................. 103  
57. SM Bus Connector (J9E4)....................................................................................... 104  
58. ICMB Connector (J1D2) .......................................................................................... 105  
59. IMB Connector Pin out (J8F1) ................................................................................. 105  
60. Processor Fan Connector #1 (J3C1) ....................................................................... 105  
61. Processor Fan Connector #2 (J3A1) ....................................................................... 106  
62. Processor Fan Connector #3 (J4A1) ....................................................................... 106  
63. Processor Fan Connector #4 (J4C1) ....................................................................... 106  
64. Internal USB Connector (J1B3) ............................................................................... 106  
65. Internal USB Connector (J1B3) ............................................................................... 106  
66. Configuration Jumper Settings................................................................................. 107  
67. Configuration of Jumpers......................................................................................... 108  
68. Beep Codes............................................................................................................. 111  
69. Interrupt Definitions ................................................................................................. 111  
70. Standard VGA Modes.............................................................................................. 112  
71. Equipment Log ........................................................................................................ 113  
72. Devices Worksheet 1............................................................................................... 115  
73. Systems Group Worksheet 2................................................................................... 115  
74. On-board Disk Controllers Worksheet 3 .................................................................. 115  
75. Onboard Communications Devices Worksheet 4..................................................... 116  
76. Diskette Drive Subsystems Group Worksheet 5 ...................................................... 116  
77. IDE Subsystem Group Worksheet 6........................................................................ 116  
78. On-Board PCI Devices Group Worksheet 7............................................................. 116  
79. Multiboot Group Worksheet 8.................................................................................. 117  
80. Security Subsystems Worksheet 9 .......................................................................... 117  
81. Main Menu Worksheet 10........................................................................................ 119  
82. Primary Master and Slave Submenu Worksheet 11 ................................................ 119  
83. Processor Settings Submenu Worksheet 12 ........................................................... 119  
84. Advanced Menu Worksheet 13................................................................................ 119  
85. Embedded Video Controller Submenu Worksheet 14.............................................. 120  
86. Embedded Legacy SCSI Submenu Worksheet 15 .................................................. 120  
87. Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI Submenu Worksheet 16 ....................................... 120  
88. Embedded NIC Submenu Worksheet 17................................................................. 120  
89. PCI Device, Slot 1 Submenu Worksheet 18 ............................................................ 120  
90. PCI Device, Slot 2 Submenu Worksheet 19 ............................................................ 120  
91. PCI Device, Slot 3 Submenu Worksheet 20 ............................................................ 120  
92. PCI Device, Slot 4 Submenu Worksheet 21 ............................................................ 120  
93. PCI Device, Slot 5 Submenu Worksheet 22 ............................................................ 121  
94. PCI Device, Slot 6 Submenu Worksheet 23 ............................................................ 121  
95. PCI Device, Slot 7 Submenu Worksheet 24 ............................................................ 121  
96. PCI Device, Slot 8 Submenu Worksheet 25 ............................................................ 121  
97. Hot-Plug PCI Control Submenu Worksheet 26 ........................................................ 121  
98. Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu Worksheet 27 .................................. 121  
99. Advanced Chipset Control Submenu Worksheet 28 ................................................ 122  
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100. Security Menu Worksheet 29................................................................................... 122  
101. Server Menu Worksheet 30..................................................................................... 122  
102. System Management Submenu Worksheet 31........................................................ 122  
103. Console Redirection Submenu Worksheet 32 ......................................................... 123  
104. EMP Configuration Submenu Worksheet 33............................................................ 123  
105. PEP Management Submenu Worksheet 34 ............................................................ 123  
106. Boot Menu Worksheet 35 ........................................................................................ 123  
107. Boot Priority Submenu Worksheet 36...................................................................... 123  
108. Hard Drive Submenu Worksheet 37 ........................................................................ 123  
109. Removable Devices Selection Submenu Worksheet 38 .......................................... 124  
110. Safety Regulations .................................................................................................. 125  
111. Verification to EMC Regulations .............................................................................. 125  
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Part I: User’s Guide  
1 Baseboard Description  
2 Configuration Software and Utilities  
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1 Baseboard Description  
Baseboard Features  
Table 1.  
Feature  
Baseboard Features  
Description  
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Processor  
Installed: Up to four Intel Pentium III Xeon processors, packaged in single  
edge contact (S.E.C.) cartridges and installed in 330-pin SC330.1 compliant  
edge connectors, operating at 1.8 V to 3.5 V. The baseboard’s voltage regulator  
is automatically programmed by the processor’s VID pins to provide the required  
voltage. The baseboard includes connectors for three 8.3-compliant plug-in  
voltage-regulator modules (VRM).  
Memory, dynamic  
Single plug-in module containing 64/72-bit four-way-interleaved pathway to main  
random access (DRAM) memory supporting SDRAM.  
Installed: 256 MB to 16 GB of error correcting code (ECC) memory. A minimum  
of four DIMMs must be installed.  
Video memory (DRAM)  
Installed: 2 MB of video memory.  
PCI Segment A bus  
PCI Segment B bus  
PCI Segment C bus  
PCI-A—Two full length connectors and one embedded device:  
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Two 184-pin, 3.3 V keyed, 64-bit PCI expansion connectors (66/33 MHz).  
One DesotoE2 Hot-Plug PCI controller.  
PCI-B—Four full length connectors and two embedded devices:  
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One Adaptec† AIC-7899 dual channel SCSI-3 Ultra 160/m SCSI controller.  
Four 184-pin, 5 V keyed, 64-bit PCI expansion connectors (33 MHz).  
One DesotoE2 Hot-Plug PCI controller.  
PCI-C—Two half length connectors and several embedded devices:  
•
•
•
•
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Two 120-pin, 32-bit PCI expansion connectors (33 MHz).  
OSB4 I/O APIC.  
PCI network interface controller.  
ATI Rage† IIc video controller.  
PCI narrow/wide Adaptec AIC-7880 Ultra SCSI controller.  
PCI Bus Master IDE  
Interface  
The baseboard supports Ultra DMA33 Synchronous Direct Memory Access  
(DMA) mode transfers.  
USB Interface  
Server Management  
Graphics  
The baseboard provides a dual external USB connector and one internally  
accessible header.  
Thermal/voltage monitoring and error handling.  
Front panel controls and indicators (LEDs).  
ATI Rage IIc VGA Graphics Accelerator, along with video SGRAM and support  
circuitry for an embedded SVGA video subsystem.  
SCSI  
Two embedded SCSI controllers:  
Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI Controller—Dual Channel Wide Ultra/Ultra II/Ultra  
160/M SCSI controller.  
Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI Controller—PCI narrow/wide Ultra SCSI controller.  
System I/O  
PS/2†-compatible keyboard and mouse ports, 6-pin DIN.  
Advanced parallel port, supporting Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) levels 1.7 and  
1.9, ECP, compatible 25-pin.  
VGA video port, 15-pin.  
Two serial ports, 9-pin (serial port A is the top connector).  
Form Factor  
Form-factor, 16 × 13 inches, ATX-style backpanel I/O.  
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Baseboard Connector and Component Locations  
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Figure 1. Baseboard Connector and Component Locations  
A. Legacy Narrow SCSI  
C. SMM Connector  
E. HDD Activity  
B. Legacy Wide SCSI  
D. IMB Connector  
F. HPIB Connector  
G. ICMB Connector  
I. Lithium Battery  
K. Video Connector  
M. Network Connector  
O. COM1, COM2 Connector  
Q. Main Power 1  
H. Internal USB Connector  
J. Memory Module Connector  
L. USB, External Connector  
N. Parallel Connector  
P. Keyboard/Mouse  
R. Auxiliary Power  
S. Main Power 2  
T. SMBus  
U. Front Panel  
V. IDE Connector  
W. Floppy Connector  
Y. Ultra 160 SCSI A  
X. Configuration Jumpers  
Z. Ultra 160 SCSI BA. Legacy  
Narrow SCSI  
AA. Processor #1  
CC. Processor #3  
BB. Processor #2  
DD. Processor #4  
EE. Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) FF. Voltage Regulator Module (VRM)  
Connector #2 Connector #3  
GG. Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) HH. 32-bit, 33 MHz Half-length PCI  
Connector #4  
Slots  
II. 64-bit, 66/33 MHz Hot-Plug PCI  
Slots  
JJ. 64-bit, 33 MHz Hot-Plug PCI Slots  
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CAUTION  
Lithium Battery: See "Replacing the Backup Battery" on page 68 of this  
product guide for instructions on replacing and disposing of the Lithium  
Battery.  
Processor  
Each Intel Pentium III Xeon processor is packaged in a single edge contact (S.E.C.) cartridge. The  
cartridge includes the processor core with an integrated 32 KB primary (L1) cache, the secondary  
(L2) cache, a thermal plate, and a plastic cover.  
The processor core and L2 cache components are on a pre-assembled printed circuit board,  
approximately 5 inches by 6 inches. The L2 cache and processor core L1 cache interface use a  
private bus isolated from the processor host bus. The L2 cache bus operates at the processor core  
frequency.  
Each S.E.C. cartridge connects to the baseboard through a 330-pin SC330.1 compliant edge  
connector. A retention module attached to the baseboard secures the cartridge. Depending on  
configuration, the system supports one to four processors.  
The processor external interface is MP-ready and operates at 100 MHz. The processor contains a  
local Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (APIC) unit for interrupt handling in  
multiprocessor (MP) and uniprocessor (UP) environments.  
Table 2.  
SKA4 Pentium Xeon Processor Family Support Matrix  
Frequency Cache Size  
400 MHz, 450 MHz 512k, 1M, 2M  
Name  
Support (Y/N)  
Pentium II Xeon processor  
Pentium III Xeon processor  
No  
500 MHz  
512k, 1M, 2M  
Yes  
550 MHz  
Pentium III Xeon processor  
600 MHz +  
600 MHz +  
256k  
No  
2.8 V Pentium III Xeon processor  
1M, 2M  
1M, 2M  
Yes  
No  
5/12 V Pentium III Xeon processor 600 MHz +  
The L2 cache is located on the substrate of the S.E.C. cartridge. The cache:  
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Is offered in 512 KB, 1 MB, and 2 MB configurations  
Has ECC  
Operates at the full core clock rate  
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Memory  
Main memory resides on an add-in board, called a memory module, designed for the SKA4  
baseboard. The memory module contains slots for 16 DIMMs, each of which must be at least  
64 MB, and is attached to the baseboard through a 330-pin connector, called the Memory  
Expansion Card Connector (MECC). The memory module supports PC-100 compliant registered  
ECC SDRAM memory modules. The ECC used for the memory module is capable of correcting  
single-bit errors (SBEs) and detecting 100 percent of double-bit errors over one code word. Nibble  
error detection is also provided.  
System memory begins at address 0 and is continuous (flat addressing) up to the maximum amount  
of DRAM installed (exception: system memory is noncontiguous in the ranges defined as memory  
holes using configuration registers). The system supports both base (conventional) and extended  
memory.  
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Base memory is located at addresses 00000h to 9FFFFh (the first 1 MB).  
Extended memory begins at address 0100000h (1 MB) and extends to 3FFFFFFFFh (16 GB),  
which is the limit of supported addressable memory. The top of physical memory is a  
maximum of 16 GB (to 3FFFFFFFFh).  
Memory amounts from 256 MB to 16 GB of DIMM are supported, with a 64/72-bit  
four-way-interleaved pathway to main memory, which is also located on the module. Therefore,  
data transfers between MADPs and DIMMs is in four-way interleave fashion. Each of the four  
DIMMs must be populated in a bank. The 16 slots are divided into four banks of four slots each.  
They are labeled A through D. Bank A contains DIMM sockets A1, A2, A3, and A4. Banks B, C,  
and D each contain 4 DIMM sockets and are named in the same fashion. There are silk screens on  
the module next to each DIMM socket to label its bank number. For the best thermal results,  
populate the banks from A to D. For example, populate bank A and then bank B. For best  
performance results, populate adjacent banks. For example, populate bank A and then bank C.  
A3  
C3  
B3  
D3  
A1  
C1  
B1  
D1  
A4  
C4  
B4  
D4  
A2  
C2  
B2  
D2  
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X. One of sixteen DIMM sockets  
Y. One of four Memory Address Data Paths (MADP)  
Z. Memory Expansion Card Connector (MECC)  
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Each slot is identified by another notation. Sockets A1 through A4 are identified as J1 through J4  
respectively. Sockets B1 through B4 are identified as J5 through J8. Sockets C1 through C4 are  
identified as J9 through J12. Sockets D1 through D4 are identified as J13 through J16.  
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Based on the chipset, addressable memory can be extended to 16 GB.  
However, some server systems are not thermally configured to support all  
16 GB. Consult the documentation accompanying your server system to  
determine the maximum memory configuration of your server system.  
Some operating systems and application programs use base memory while others use both  
conventional and extended memory. Examples are  
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Base memory: Microsoft MS-DOS†, IBM OS/2†, Microsoft Windows NT†, and various  
UNIX†  
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Conventional and extended memory: IBM OS/2, Microsoft Windows NT, and various UNIX  
MS-DOS does not use extended memory; however, some MS-DOS utility programs like RAM  
disks, disk caches, print spoolers, and windowing environments use extended memory for better  
performance.  
The BIOS automatically detects, sizes, and initializes the memory array, depending on the type,  
size, and speed of the installed DIMMs, and reports memory size and allocation to the system via  
configuration registers.  
NOTE  
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DIMM sizes and compatibility: Use DIMMs that have been tested for  
compatibility with the baseboard. For a list of approved DIMMs, see the  
SKA4 Memory Qualification List. The document can be found on  
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SKA4/compat.htm.  
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Peripherals  
Super I/O Chip (SIO)  
The National† PC97317VUL Super I/O Plug and Play Compatible with ACPI Compliant  
Controller/Extender device supports two serial ports, one parallel port, diskette drive, and  
PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse. The system provides the connector interface for each port.  
Serial Ports  
Both serial ports can be relocated. Each serial port can be set to one of four different COMx ports,  
and each can be enabled separately. When disabled, serial port interrupts are available to add-in  
boards.  
Parallel Port  
The SKA4 baseboard provides a 25-pin Parallel Port connector. The SIO provides an IEEE  
1284-compliant 25-pin bi-directional parallel port. BIOS programming of the SIO registers enable  
the parallel port, and determine the port address and interrupt. When disabled, the interrupt is  
available to add-in cards.  
Add-in Board Slots  
The baseboard has eight slots for PCI add-in boards supported by three PCI bus segments called  
PCI-A, PCI-B, and PCI-C. There are two on PCI-A, four on PCI-B, and two on PCI-C. PCI-C  
supports half-length boards (5.6" to 6.3") only; the other slots support full-length boards.  
The two slots for the PCI bus segment PCI-C consume a maximum of 375 mA of standby current  
on a 3.3V AUX power line. The remaining six slots do not have any 3.3V Aux capabilities.  
Both PCI segments A and B allow you to add, remove, or replace PCI add-in boards installed in  
their slots without interrupting normal operation or powering down the system. To use this PCI  
Hot-Plug (PHP) feature, a server system requires PCI Hot-Plug software and PCI Hot-Plug capable  
add-in boards. PCI Hot-Plug software usually is a driver loaded for a specific operating system.  
Each Hot-Plug PCI slot has two LEDs. The green LED indicates the state of power on each slot.  
The amber LED indicates an error condition with that slot.  
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The table below summarizes typical LED states that you may encounter during a system’s  
operation.  
Table 3.  
Slot State Indicators  
Status  
LED State  
Green On  
Amber Off  
The slot is on and functioning normally.  
Green On  
Amber On  
The slot is on and the card requires attention.  
The slot is off and the card in the slot requires attention.  
Slot power is transition from either ON to OFF or OFF to ON.  
The slot is powered off.  
Green Off  
Amber On  
Green blinking  
Amber Off  
Off  
PCI features include:  
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33 or 66 MHz bus speed  
32-bit or 64-bit memory addressing  
3.3V or 5V signaling environment  
Independent bus structure supports transfers up to 1.2 GB/sec  
8-, 16-, 32-, or 64-bit data transfers  
Plug and Play ready  
Parity enabled  
DesotoE2 Hot-Plug PCI Controller  
The DesotoE2 Hot-Plug PCI controller is a 32-bit PCI bus agent that operates at either 33 or  
66 MHz. The PCI controller manages PHP functionality for the PCI segment it resides on. There  
is a DesotoE2 controller on PCI segments A and B. The DesotoE2 PHP controller is:  
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ACPI compliant  
Compatible with Compaq’s† PHP controller design  
Supports either a 3.3 V or 5 V PCI bus  
The DesotoE2 is responsible for:  
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Managing power application and removal to individual slots  
Properly resetting newly-added PCI boards prior to bringing the board online  
Managing connection and disconnection of the PCI signals between the P CI bus and the add-  
in board  
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Managing seamless addition and removal of individual PCI add-in boards without impacting  
bus functionality  
IDE Interface  
The Open South Bridge (OSB4) acts as a PCI-based fast IDE controller. The controller supports  
programmed I/O and bus master transfers. While the OSB4 supports two IDE channels, the SKA4  
baseboard uses only the primary IDE channel and provides a single 40 pin IDE connector.  
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USB Interface  
The SKA4 baseboard provides a dual external USB connector for the back panel of a server  
system. The connector is defined by the USB Specification, Revision 1.0. Both ports function  
identically with the same bandwidth. The SKA4 baseboard also provides a proprietary internal  
USB header.  
Network Interface Controller (NIC)  
The SKA4 baseboard supports a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network subsystem based on the  
Intel® 82559 Fast Ethernet Multifunction PCI/CARDBus controller. The Intel 82559 controller is  
a highly integrated PCI LAN controller in a 196-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) supporting 10 or  
100 Mbps fast Ethernet networks.  
Supported network features include:  
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Glueless 32-bit PCI Bus Master Interface compatible with the PCI Local bus Specification  
82596-like chained memory structure with improved dynamic transmit chaining for enhanced  
performance  
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Programmable transmit threshold for improved bus utilization  
Early receive interrupt for concurrent processing of receive data  
On-chip counters for network management  
Auto-detect and auto-switching for 10 or 100 Mbps network speeds  
Support for both 10 and 100 Mbps networks  
Integrated physical interface to TX magnetics  
The magnetics component terminates the 100BASE-TX connector interface and a flash device  
stores the network ID  
Video  
The SKA4 baseboard provides an ATI Rage IIc VGA Graphics Accelerator, along with video  
Synchronous Graphics RAM (SGRAM) and support circuitry for an embedded Super VGA  
(SVGA) video subsystem. The ATI Rage IIc chip contains an SVGA video controller, clock  
generator, BitBLT engine, and a RAM digital-to-analog Converter (RAMDAC) in a 208-pin  
PQFP. One 256K x 32 SGRAM chip provides 2 MB of 10-ns video memory. The baseboard does  
not support adding video memory to the system. The SVGA subsystem supports a variety of  
modes, up to 1600 x 1200 resolution, or up to 16.7 M colors.  
The SVGA subsystem also supports analog VGA monitors, single- and multi-frequency, interlaced  
and non-interlaced, up to 100 Hz vertical retrace frequency. The SKA4 baseboard provides a  
standard 15-pin VGA connector and video blanking logic for server management console  
redirection support.  
Depending on the environment, the controller displays up to 16.7 M colors in some video  
resolutions.  
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SCSI Controller  
The baseboard includes two SCSI controllers. A dual function SCSI controller  
(Adaptec AIC-7899) is on the PCI-B bus, and a PCI wide SCSI controller (Adaptec AIC-7880) is  
on the PCI-C bus.  
The Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI controller contains two independent SCSI controllers that share a  
single PCI bus master interface as a multifunction device, packaged in a 352-pin ball grid array  
(BGA). Internally, each controller is identical, capable of operations using either 16-bit SE or Low  
Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI providing 40 MBps (Ultra-wide SE), 80 MBps (Ultra 2), or  
160 MBps (Ultra 160/m).  
In the SKA4 implementation, both controller A and controller B attach to a 68-pin 16-bit  
differential SCSI connector LVD interface. Each controller has its own set of PCI configuration  
registers and SCSI I/O registers. As a PCI bus master, the AIC-7899 controller supports burst data  
transfers on PCI up to the maximum rate of 266 MBps using on-chip buffers.  
The AIC-7880 controller contains a single SCSI controller with full-featured PCI bus master  
interface in a 160-pin Plastic Quad Flat Pack (PQFP). The controller supports either 8- or 16-bit  
Fast SCSI providing 10 MBps or 20 MBps (Fast-10) throughput, or Fast-20 SCSI that can burst  
data at 20 MBps or 40 MBps. As a PCI 2.1 bus master, the AIC-7880 controller supports burst  
data transfers on PCI up to the maximum rate of 133 MBps using the on-chip 256-byte FIFO.  
The SKA4 AIC-7880 implementation offers 8-bit or 16-bit SCSI connectors and operation at data  
transfer rates of 10, 20, or 40 MBps. The AIC-7880 controller also offers active negation outputs,  
controls for external differential transceivers, a disk activity output, and a SCSI terminator power-  
down control. Active negation outputs reduce the chance of data errors by actively driving both  
polarities of the SCSI bus, avoiding indeterminate voltage levels and common-mode noise on long  
cable runs. The SCSI output drivers can directly drive a 48-mA single-ended SCSI bus with no  
additional drivers. The SCSI segment can support up to 15 devices.  
The AIC-7880 controller can be used as an 8-bit controller via the narrow, 50-pin connector and as  
a 16-bit controller via the wide, 68-pin connector. As a result, the AIC-7880 controller is not  
always at one end of the SCSI bus, and termination is controlled through some simple circuitry.  
The circuitry senses whether there is a device attached through the narrow 50-pin connector or the  
wide 68-pin connector. When there are devices off both connectors, the termination is on for the  
upper 8 bits of data and the parity bit associated with these data lines. All other signals are not  
terminated on board and are terminated by the devices attached through the connector. When there  
is a device on only one connector (either wide or narrow), all on-board termination is on.  
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IDE Controller  
IDE is a 16-bit interface for intelligent disk drives with AT† disk controller electronics onboard.  
The Open South Bridge (OSB4) acts as a PCI-based fast IDE controller. The device controls:  
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PIO and IDE DMA/bus master operations  
Mode 4 timings  
Transfer rates up to 33 MB/sec  
Ultra DMA 33 capacity  
Buffering for PCI/IDE burst transfers  
Master/slave IDE mode  
Up to two drives for one IDE channel  
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18-inch maximum length of IDE cable: An IDE signal cable can be  
connected up to the IDE connector on the baseboard. However, the  
maximum length of the cable is 18 inches. The cable supports up to two  
devices, one at the end of the cable and the other six inches from the end.  
Keyboard and Mouse  
The PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse connectors are mounted in a single-stacked housing  
with the mouse connector over the keyboard. External to the system, they appear as two  
connectors.  
The user can plug in the keyboard and mouse to either connector before powering up the system.  
BIOS detects these and configures the keyboard controller accordingly.  
The keyboard controller is functionally compatible with the Intel® 8042A microcontroller. The  
system can be locked automatically if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a predefined length  
of time, if specified through the SSU. Once the inactivity (lockout) timer has expired, the  
keyboard and mouse do not respond until the previously stored password is entered.  
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Server Management  
Server management features are implemented using one microcontroller called the Baseboard  
Management Controller (BMC).  
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)  
The BMC and associated circuitry are powered from 5V_Standby, which remains active when  
system power is switched off. The BMC is IPMI 1.0 compliant.  
The primary function of the BMC is to autonomously monitor system platform management events  
and log their occurrence in the nonvolatile System Event Log (SEL). The BMC is compliant to the  
Intelligent Platform Management Interface Specification, Version 1.0. These events include  
overtemperature and overvoltage conditions, fan failure, or chassis intrusion. While monitoring,  
the BMC maintains the nonvolatile Sensor Data Record Repository (SDRR), from which run-time  
information can be retrieved. The BMC provides an interface to SDRR information, so software  
running on the server can poll and retrieve the current status of the platform. A shared register  
interface is defined for this purpose.  
Field service personnel can retrieve SEL contents after system failure for analysis by using system  
management tools like Intel® LANDesk® Server Manager, Intel Server Control (ISC), or Direct  
Platform control (DPC). Because 5V_Standby provides power the BMC, SEL (and SDRR)  
information is also available via the interperipheral management bus (IPMB). During monitoring,  
the BMC performs the following functions:  
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Baseboard temperature and voltage monitoring  
Processor presence monitoring and FRB control  
Baseboard fan failure detection and indicator control  
SEL interface management  
Sensor Data Record Repository (SDRR) interface management  
SDR/SEL timestamp clock  
Baseboard Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information interface  
System management watchdog timer  
SMI/NMI Status Monitor  
Front panel NMI handling  
Event receiver  
IPMB Management Controller Initialization Agent  
Secure mode control, front panel lock/unlock initiation, and video blank and diskette write  
protect monitoring and control  
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ACPI Support  
Direct Platform Control (DPC) support  
Platform Event Paging (PEP) / Platform Event Filtering (PEF)  
Power distribution board monitoring  
Speaker beep capability. When the system is powered up, this capability is used to indicate  
conditions such as "empty processor slot"  
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Pentium III Xeon processor SEEPROM interface for Processor Information ROM (PIROM)  
and Scratch EEPROM access  
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Processor temperature monitoring  
Hot-Plug PCI slot status reporting  
Processor bus speed setting  
Chassis fan failure light control  
Chassis power fault light control  
Chassis power light control  
System Security  
To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a three-position key  
lock/switch to permit selected access to drive bays (position is communicated to BMC). The  
system also includes server management software that monitors the chassis intrusion switch.  
Software Locks via the SSU or BIOS Setup  
The SSU provides a number of security features to prevent unauthorized or accidental access to the  
system. Once the security measures are enabled, access to the system is allowed only after the user  
enters the correct password(s). For example, the SSU allows:  
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Enable the keyboard lockout timer so the server requires a password to reactivate the keyboard  
and mouse after a specified time-out period of 1 to 120 minutes  
Set and enable administrator and user passwords  
Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent use of the front panel reset  
and power switches  
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Activate a hot key combination to enter secure mode quickly  
Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set  
Using Passwords  
If a user password is set and enabled, but an administrator password is not set, a user password  
must be entered to boot the system and run the SSU.  
If both a user and administrator password is set:  
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Enter either one to boot the server and enable the keyboard and mouse  
Enter the administrator password to access the SSU or BIOS Setup to change the system  
configuration  
Secure Mode  
Configure and enable the secure boot mode by using the SSU. When secure mode is in effect,  
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The system can boot and the operating system runs, but the user password must be entered for  
a user to use the keyboard or mouse  
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The system cannot be turned off or reset from the front panel switches  
Secure mode has no effect on functions enabled via the Server Manager Module or power control  
via the real-time clock (RTC).  
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Taking the system out of secure mode does not change the state of system power. That is, if you  
press and release the power switch while secure mode is in effect, the system will not power off  
when secure mode is later removed. However, if the front panel power switch remains depressed  
when secure mode is removed, the system will power off.  
Summary of Software Security Features  
Table 4 lists the software security features and describes what protection each offers. In general,  
to enable or set the features listed here, the SSU must be run and configured with the Security  
Menu (described in this manual on page 39.) The table also refers to other SSU menus and to the  
Setup utility. For greater detail, see Chapter 2, beginning on page 27.  
Table 4.  
Feature  
Software Security Features  
Description  
Secure mode  
How to enter secure mode:  
• Setting and enabling passwords automatically places the system in secure  
mode.  
• If a hot key combination is set (through the SSU or Setup), the system can be  
secured simply by pressing the key combination. This means that the user  
does not have to wait for the inactivity time-out period.  
When the system is in secure mode:  
• The server can boot and run the operating system, but mouse and keyboard  
input is not accepted until the user password is entered.  
• At boot time, if a CD is detected in the CD-ROM drive or a diskette in drive A,  
the system prompts for a password. When the password is entered, the  
server boots from CD or diskette and disables the secure mode.  
• If there is no CD in the CD-ROM drive or diskette in drive A, the server boots  
from drive C and automatically goes into secure mode. All enabled secure  
mode features go into effect at boot time.  
To leave secure mode, enter the correct password(s).  
Disable writing to diskette  
In secure mode, the server will not boot from or write to a diskette unless a  
password is entered. To set this feature, use the SSU Security Subsystem  
Group.  
To write protect access to diskette whether the server is in secure mode or not,  
use the Setup main menu, Floppy Options, and specify Floppy Access as  
read only.  
Disable the power and  
reset buttons  
Power and reset buttons are always disabled when the server is in secure mode.  
Set a time out period so  
that keyboard and mouse  
input are not accepted  
Specify and enable an inactivity time out period of from 1 to 120 minutes.  
If no keyboard or mouse action occurs for the specified period, attempted  
keyboard and mouse input will not be accepted.  
Also, screen can be  
blanked, and writes to  
diskette can be inhibited  
The monitor display will go blank, and the diskette drive will be write protected  
(if these security features are enabled through Setup or the SSU and using  
onboard video).  
To resume activity, enter the user password.  
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Table 4.  
Feature  
Software Security Features (continued)  
Description  
Control access to using  
the SSU: set  
To control access to setting or changing the system configuration, set an  
administrative password and enable it through Setup or the SSU.  
administrative password  
If both the administrative and user passwords are enabled, either can be used to  
boot the server or enable the keyboard and/or mouse, but only the  
administrative password will allow Setup and the SSU to be changed.  
To disable a password, change it to a blank entry or press CTRL-D in the  
Change Password menu of the Administrative Password Option menu found in  
the Security Subsystem Group.  
If you cannot access Setup or the SSU to clear the password, change the Clear  
Password jumper. See "CMOS Clear Jumper" on page 109.  
Control access to the  
system other than SSU:  
set user password  
To control access to using the system, set a user password and enable it  
through Setup or the SSU.  
To disable a password, change it to a blank entry or press CTRL-D in the  
Change Password menu of the User Password Option menu found in the  
Security Subsystem Group.  
If you cannot access Setup or the SSU to clear the password, change the Clear  
Password jumper. See "CMOS Clear Jumper" on page 109.  
Boot without keyboard  
The system can boot with or without a keyboard. During POST, before the  
system completes the boot sequence, the BIOS automatically detects and tests  
the keyboard if it is present and displays a message. There is no entry in the  
SSU to enable or disable a keyboard.  
Specify the boot  
sequence  
The sequence specified on the menu in the SSU MultiBoot Group will determine  
the boot order. If secure mode is enabled (a user password is set), then the  
user is prompted for a password before the server fully boots. If secure mode is  
enabled and the “Secure Boot Mode” option is also enabled, the server fully  
boots but requires a password before accepting any keyboard or mouse input.  
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2 Configuration Software and Utilities  
This chapter describes the Power-On Self Test (POST) and system configuration utilities. The  
table below briefly describes the utilities.  
Table 5.  
Utility  
Configuration Utilities  
Description and brief procedure  
Page  
BIOS Setup  
If the system does not have a diskette drive, or the drive is  
disabled or misconfigured, use Setup to enable it.  
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Or, you can move the CMOS jumper on the system board from the  
default setting (Protect CMOS memory) to the Clear setting; this  
will allow most system configurations to boot. For the procedure to  
do this, see “CMOS Clear Jumper” on page 109.  
Changing Boot Device  
Priority  
Use this option to change the boot device priority temporarily or  
permanently.  
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SCSISelect Utility  
Use to configure the SCSI controllers in the system.  
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Adaptec SCSI Utility  
Use to configure or view the settings of the SCSI host adapters  
and onboard SCSI devices in the system.  
Server Setup Utility (SSU)  
Use for extended system configuration of onboard resources and  
add-in boards, viewing the system event log (SEL), setting boot  
device priority, or setting system security options.  
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The SSU can be run from either the configuration software CD or  
from a set of bootable diskettes. You can create the diskettes from  
the CD.  
Information entered via the SSU overrides information entered via  
Setup.  
Direct Platform Control  
(DPC) Console  
Use to access and monitor the server remotely.  
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FRUSDR Load Utility  
Use to update the Field Replacement Unit (FRU), Sensor Data  
Record (SDR), and Desktop Management Interface (DMI) flash  
components.  
BIOS Update Utility  
Use to update the BIOS or recover from a corrupted BIOS update.  
Use to update BMC flash ROM.  
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Firmware Update Utility  
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Hot Keys  
Use the keyboard’s numeric pad to enter numbers and symbols.  
Table 6.  
Hot Keys  
To do this:  
Press these keys  
Clear memory and reload the operating  
system this is a system reset.  
<Ctrl+Alt+Del>  
Secure your system immediately.  
<Ctrl+Alt>+hot key (Set your hot key combination  
with the SSU or Setup.)  
Enter the Adaptec SCSI Utility during BIOS POST.  
Enter BIOS Setup during BIOS POST.  
<Ctrl+A>  
F2  
Abort memory test during BIOS POST.  
ESC (Press while BIOS is updating memory size on  
screen.)  
Power-On Self Test (POST)  
Each time you turn on the system, the BIOS begins execution of the Power-On Self Test (POST).  
POST discovers, configures, and tests the processors, memory, keyboard, and most installed  
peripheral devices. The length of time needed to test memory depends on the amount of memory  
installed. POST is stored in flash memory.  
1. Turn on your video monitor and system. After a few seconds, POST begins to run and a splash  
screen is displayed.  
2. While the splash screen is displayed, you can either  
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press <F2> to enter the BIOS Setup (see "Using BIOS Setup" on page 29)  
OR  
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press <Esc> to change the boot device priority for this boot only (see "Changing the Boot  
Device Priority Temporarily" on page 44).  
3. After pressing <F2> or <Esc> during POST, you can press <Ctrl+A> to run the SCSISelect  
Utility. For more information, see "Running the SCSISelect Utility" on page 45.  
4. If you do not press <F2> or <Esc> and do NOT have a device with an operating system  
loaded, the boot process continues and the system beeps once. The following message is  
displayed:  
Operating System not found  
5. At this time, pressing any key causes the system to attempt a reboot. The system searches all  
removable devices in the order defined by the boot priority.  
6. If you want to boot from a hard drive loaded with an operating system, make sure that the hard  
drive is installed and push the Reset button on the front panel.  
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Using BIOS Setup  
This section describes the BIOS Setup options. Use Setup to change the system configuration  
defaults. You can run Setup with or without an operating system being present. Setup stores most  
of the configuration values in battery-backed CMOS; the rest of the values are stored in flash  
memory. The values take effect when the system is booted. POST uses these values to configure  
the hardware; if the values and the actual hardware do not agree, POST generates an error  
message. You must run Setup to specify the correct configuration.  
Run Setup: Run Setup to modify any standard PC-AT† baseboard feature such as:  
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Select diskette drive  
Select parallel port  
Select serial port  
Set time/date (to be stored in RTC)  
Configure hard drive(s)  
Specify boot device sequence  
Enable SCSI BIOS  
Run SSU, not Setup: Run the SSU instead of Setup to do the following:  
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Enter or change information about a board  
Alter system resources (e.g., interrupts, memory addresses, I/O assignments) to user-selected  
choices instead of choices selected by the BIOS resource manager  
Record Setup Settings  
If the default values ever need to be restored (after a CMOS clear, for example), Setup must be run  
again. Referring to the worksheets could make the task easier.  
If Setup is Not Accessible  
If the diskette drive is misconfigured and you cannot use Setup to correct the problem, you might  
need to clear CMOS memory. You must open the system, change a jumper setting, use Setup to  
check and set diskette drive options, and change the jumper back. For a step-by-step procedure,  
see “CMOS Clear Jumper” on page 109.  
Starting Setup  
Setup can be entered under several conditions:  
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When you turn on the system, after POST completes the memory test.  
When you reboot the system by pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Del> while at the DOS operating system  
prompt.  
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When you have moved the CMOS jumper on the baseboard to the “Clear CMOS” position  
(enabled); for a step-by-step procedure, see “CMOS Clear Jumper” on page 109.  
In the three conditions listed above, the following prompt is displayed:  
Press <F2> to enter SETUP  
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In a fourth condition, when CMOS/NVRAM has been corrupted, these other prompts are  
displayed, but not the <F2> prompt:  
Warning: cmos checksum invalid  
Warning: cmos time and date not set  
In this condition, the BIOS loads default values for CMOS and attempts to boot.  
Setup Menus  
Setup has six major menus and several submenus:  
1. Main Menu  
•
•
Primary IDE Master and Slave Adapters  
Processor Settings Information  
2. Advanced Menu  
•
PCI Configuration  
Embedded Video Controller  
Embedded Legacy SCSI  
Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI  
Embedded NIC  
PCI Devices, Slots 1 - 8  
Hot-Plug PCI Control  
•
•
Integrated Peripheral Configuration  
Advanced Chipset Control  
3. Security Menu  
•
•
Passwords  
Lockout features  
4. Server Menu  
•
•
•
•
System Management  
Console Redirection  
EMP Configuration  
PEP Management  
5. Boot Menu  
•
•
•
Boot Device Priority  
Hard Drive  
Removable Devices Selections  
6. Exit Menu  
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Navigation  
To:  
Press:  
Get general help  
<F1> or <Alt+H>  
Move between menus  
← →  
↑
↓
Go to the previous item  
Go to the next Item  
Change the value of an item  
Select an item or display a submenu  
Leave a submenu or exit Setup  
Reset to Setup defaults  
Save and exit Setup  
+ or -  
<Enter>  
<Esc>  
<F9>  
<F10>  
Display  
When you see this:  
What it means:  
On screen, an option is shown but you cannot  
select it or move to that field.  
You cannot change or configure the option in that  
menu screen for one of the following reasons:  
• The option is auto-configured or auto-detected.  
• You must use a different Setup screen to change it.  
• You must use the SSU.  
On screen, the phrase Press Enter appears next  
to the option.  
Press <Enter> to display a submenu that is either a  
separate full-screen menu or a pop-up menu with one  
or more choices.  
The rest of this section lists the features that display onscreen after you press <F2> to enter Setup.  
Not all of the option choices are described, because (1) a few are not user-selectable but are  
displayed for your information, and (2) many of the choices are relatively self-explanatory.  
Main Menu  
Table 7 lists the selections you can make on the Main Menu itself. Use the submenus for other  
selections. Default values are in bold.  
Table 7.  
Feature  
Main Menu  
Choices  
Description  
System Time  
HH:MM:SS  
Sets the system time.  
Sets the system date.  
Selects the diskette type.  
System Date  
MM/DD/YYYY  
Legacy Diskette A:  
Disabled  
1.44/1.25 MB 3½"  
2.88 MB 3½"  
Legacy Diskette B:  
Disabled  
Selects the diskette type.  
1.44/1.25 MB 3½"  
2.88 MB 3½"  
Primary IDE Master  
Primary IDE Slave  
Processor Settings  
Language  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
Enters submenu.  
Enters submenu.  
Enters submenu.  
English (US)  
French  
Selects which language BIOS displays.  
Spanish  
German  
Italian  
Japanese (Kanji)  
NOTE  
Serial redirection does  
not work with Kanji.  
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Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu  
In the following table, the features other than “Type” appear only for Type Auto if a drive is  
detected.  
Table 8.  
Feature  
Type  
Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu  
Choices  
Description  
User  
Auto  
CD-ROM  
ATAPI Removable  
User allows the manual entry of all fields described below.  
Auto allows the system to attempt auto-detection of the drive  
type.  
CD-ROM allows the manual entry of fields described below.  
Multi-Sector  
Transfers  
Disabled  
Determines the number of sectors per block for multisector  
2, 4, 8, or 16 sectors transfers.  
For Type Auto, this field is informational only.  
LBA Mode  
Control  
Disabled  
Enabled  
For Type Auto, this field is informational only.  
32 Bit I/O  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Enabling allows 32-bit IDE data transfers.  
For Type Auto, this field is informational only.  
Transfer Mode  
Standard  
Fast PIO 1  
Selects the method for moving data to and from the drive.  
For Type Auto, this field is informational only.  
Fast PIO 2  
Fast PIO 3/DMA 1  
Fast PIO 4/DMA 2  
Ultra DMA Mode  
Disabled  
Enabled  
For use with Ultra DMA drives. Ultra DMA is disabled by  
default to work around a chipset erratum.  
For Type Auto, this field is informational only.  
Processor Settings Submenu  
Table 9.  
Processor Settings Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Processor Retest  
No  
Yes  
Select yes for the BIOS to clear historical processor status  
and retest all processors on the next boot.  
Processor Serial Number  
Memory Cache  
Enabled  
Disabled  
If enabled, the system records the serial number of each  
processor.  
Enabled  
Controls cacheability. For debug purposes only.  
Disabled  
Measured Processor Speed  
Processor 1 CPU ID  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
Reports the speed of Processor 1.  
Reports Stepping for Processor 1.  
Processor 1 L2 Cache Size  
Reports L2 Cache Size for Processor 1. This feature is  
hidden if processor 1 is absent or disabled.  
Processor 2 CPU ID  
N/A  
N/A  
Reports Stepping for Processor 2.  
Processor 2 L2 Cache Size  
Reports L2 Cache Size for Processor 2. This feature is  
hidden if processor 2 is absent or disabled.  
Processor 3 CPU ID  
N/A  
N/A  
Reports Stepping for Processor 3.  
Processor 3 L2 Cache Size  
Reports L2 Cache Size for Processor 3. This feature is  
hidden if processor 3 is absent or disabled.  
Processor 4 CPU ID  
N/A  
N/A  
Reports Stepping for Processor 4.  
Processor 4 L2 Cache Size  
Reports L2 Cache Size for Processor 4. This feature is  
hidden if processor 4 is absent or disabled.  
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Advanced Menu  
You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu itself. Use the submenus for the  
three other selections that appear on the Advanced Menu.  
Table 10. Advanced Menu  
Feature  
Choices  
N/A  
Description  
PCI Configuration  
Enters submenu.  
Enters submenu.  
Integrated Peripheral  
Configuration  
N/A  
Advanced Chipset Control  
Reset Configuration Data  
N/A  
Enters submenu.  
No  
Yes  
Select Yes to clear the system configuration data during  
next boot. System automatically resets to No in next boot.  
Enable Sleep Button  
Yes  
If Yes, the ACPI sleep button is activated.  
No  
System Wakeup Feature  
Enabled  
Disabled  
If enabled, the system will be powered up upon receiving a  
LAN wakeup event, ring on COM1/COM2, or PME interrupt  
from a PCI board.  
Delay on Option ROMs  
Enabled  
Enables a short delay after an Option ROM scan.  
Disabled  
PCI Configuration Submenu  
The PCI Configuration submenu contains selections that access other submenus.  
Embedded Video Controller Submenu  
Table 11. Embedded Video Controller Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Embedded Video  
Controller  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enables the embedded video controller.  
Embedded Legacy SCSI Submenu  
Table 12. Embedded Legacy SCSI Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Embedded Legacy  
SCSI  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enables or disables embedded legacy SCSI controller  
hardware.  
Option ROM Scan  
Enabled  
Initializes the device expansion ROM on the device.  
Disabled  
Latency Timer  
Default  
020h  
040h  
060h  
080h  
0A0h  
0C0h  
0E0h  
Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a  
device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM  
code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.  
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Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI Submenu  
Table 13. Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Embedded Legacy  
SCSI  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enables or disables embedded legacy SCSI controller  
hardware.  
Option ROM Scan  
Enabled  
Initializes the device expansion ROM on the device.  
Disabled  
Latency Timer  
Default  
020h  
040h  
060h  
080h  
0A0h  
0C0h  
0E0h  
Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a  
device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM  
code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.  
Embedded NIC Submenu  
Table 14. Embedded NIC Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Embedded NIC  
Enabled  
If enabled, the system uses the embedded NIC.  
Disabled  
PCI Device, Slot 1  
Table 15. PCI Device, Slot 1 Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Option ROM Scan  
Enabled  
Initializes device expansion ROM.  
Disabled  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master.  
Default  
020h  
040h  
060h  
080h  
0A0h  
0C0h  
0E0h  
Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a  
device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM  
code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.  
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PCI Device, Slot 2  
Table 16. PCI Device, Slot 2 Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Option ROM Scan  
Enabled  
Initializes device expansion ROM.  
Disabled  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master.  
Default  
020h  
040h  
060h  
080h  
0A0h  
0C0h  
0E0h  
Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a  
device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM  
code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.  
PCI Device, Slot 3  
Table 17. PCI Device, Slot 3 Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Option ROM Scan  
Enabled  
Initializes device expansion ROM.  
Disabled  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master.  
Default  
020h  
040h  
060h  
080h  
0A0h  
0C0h  
0E0h  
Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a  
device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM  
code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.  
PCI Device, Slot 4  
Table 18. PCI Device, Slot 4 Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Option ROM Scan  
Enabled  
Initializes device expansion ROM.  
Disabled  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master.  
Default  
020h  
040h  
060h  
080h  
0A0h  
0C0h  
0E0h  
Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a  
device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM  
code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.  
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PCI Device, Slot 5  
Table 19. PCI Device, Slot 5 Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Option ROM Scan  
Enabled  
Initializes device expansion ROM.  
Disabled  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master.  
Default  
020h  
040h  
060h  
080h  
0A0h  
0C0h  
0E0h  
Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a  
device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM  
code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.  
PCI Device, Slot 6  
Table 20. PCI Device, Slot 6 Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Option ROM Scan  
Enabled  
Initializes device expansion ROM.  
Disabled  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master.  
Default  
020h  
040h  
060h  
080h  
0A0h  
0C0h  
0E0h  
Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a  
device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM  
code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.  
PCI Device, Slot 7  
Table 21. PCI Device, Slot 7 Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Option ROM Scan  
Enabled  
Initializes device expansion ROM.  
Disabled  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master.  
Default  
020h  
040h  
060h  
080h  
0A0h  
0C0h  
0E0h  
Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a  
device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM  
code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.  
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PCI Device, Slot 8  
Table 22. PCI Device, Slot 8 Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Option ROM Scan  
Enabled  
Initializes device expansion ROM.  
Disabled  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master.  
Default  
020h  
040h  
060h  
080h  
0A0h  
0C0h  
0E0h  
Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a  
device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM  
code overwrites the value set by the BIOS.  
Hot-Plug PCI Control Submenu  
Table 23. Hot-Plug PCI Control Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Hot-Plug PCI BIOS  
Support  
Enabled  
Disabled  
If enabled, the system uses resource padding and the Hot-  
Plug resource table.  
Resource Padding  
Level  
Disabled  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Determines amount of resources used by each Hot-Plug  
PCI slot.  
Empty Bus Default  
Speed  
33 MHtz  
66 MHtz  
Unoccupied bus default speed.  
Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu  
Table 24. Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
COM1:  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Auto  
If set to "Auto", BIOS configures the port.  
If set to "OS Controlled", the OS configures the port.  
OS Controlled  
Base I/O Address  
3F8h  
2F8h  
3E8h  
2E8h  
Selects the base I/O address for COM port A.  
Selects the IRQ for COM port A.  
Interrupt  
COM2:  
IRQ 4  
IRQ 3  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Auto  
If set to "Auto", BIOS configures the port.  
If set to "OS Controlled", the OS configures the port.  
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Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Base I/O Address  
3F8h  
2F8h  
3E8h  
2E8h  
Selects the base I/O address for COM port B.  
Interrupt  
IRQ 4  
Selects the interrupt for COM port B.  
IRQ 3  
Parallel Port  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Auto  
If set to "Auto", BIOS configures the port.  
If set to "OS Controlled", the OS configures the port.  
OS Controlled  
Mode  
Output only  
Bi-Directional  
EPP  
Selects mode for parallel port.  
ECP  
Base I/O Address  
Interrupt  
378  
278  
Selects the base I/O address for parallel port.  
Selects the interrupt for parallel port.  
IRQ 5  
IRQ 7  
DMA Channel  
DMA 1  
Selects the DMA channel for parallel port.  
DMA 3  
Floppy Disk Controller  
Enabled  
Disabled  
If enabled, the system enables the floppy disk  
controller.  
Advanced Chipset Control Submenu  
Table 25. Advanced Chipset Control Submenu  
Feature  
Option  
Description  
Base RAM Step  
1 MB  
Selects the size of step to use during Base RAM tests.  
1 KB  
Every location  
Extended RAM Step  
Remap Memory  
1 MB  
1 KB  
Every location  
No Memory Test  
Selects the size of the step to use during Extended  
RAM tests.  
Enable  
Disable  
Enables or disables remapping some amount of  
memory lost to PCI devices. This is an advanced  
feature. Consult the technical product specification  
before changing this option.  
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Security Menu  
You can make the following selections on the Security Menu. Enabling the Supervisor Password  
field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive.  
Table 26. Security Menu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
User Password is  
Clear  
Set  
Status only; user cannot modify. Once set, this can be  
disabled by setting it to a null string or by clearing password  
jumper on baseboard (see “Password Clear Jumper,”  
page 110).  
Administrator Password is  
Set User Password  
Clear  
Set  
Status only; user cannot modify. Once set, this can be  
disabled by setting it to a null string or by clearing  
password jumper on baseboard (see “Password Clear  
Jumper” page 110).  
When the <Enter> key is pressed, the user is prompted for a  
password; press ESC key to abort. Once set, this can be  
disabled by setting it to a null string or by clearing password  
jumper on baseboard (see “Password Clear Jumper”  
page 110).  
Press Enter  
Set Administrative Password Press Enter  
When the <Enter> key is pressed, the user is prompted for a  
password; press ESC key to abort. Once set, this can be  
disabled by setting it to a null string or by clearing password  
jumper on baseboard (see “Password Clear Jumper”  
page 110).  
Password on Boot  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Normal  
Write Protect  
Disabled  
1, 2, 5, 10,  
or 20 min  
1 or 2 hr  
[ ]  
If enabled and the user password is set, the system  
prompts the user for a password before the system boots.  
Write-protects boot sector on hard disk to protect against  
viruses.  
Period of keyboard or PS/2 mouse inactivity specified for  
secure mode to activate. A password is required for  
secure mode to function. Cannot be enabled unless at  
least one password is enabled.  
Key assigned to invoke the secure mode feature. Cannot  
be enabled unless at least one password is enabled. Can  
be disabled by entering a new key followed by a  
backspace or by entering <Delete>.  
Fixed Disk Boot Sector  
Secure Mode Timer  
Secure Mode Hot Key  
(Ctrl-Alt- )  
[A, B, ..., Z]  
[0-9]  
Secure Mode Boot  
Video Blanking  
Disabled  
Enabled  
System boots in secure mode. The user must enter a  
password to unlock the system. Cannot be enabled unless  
at least one password is enabled.  
Blank video when secure mode is activated. The user  
must enter a password to unlock the system. Cannot be  
enabled unless at least one password is enabled.  
When secure mode is activated, the diskette drive is write  
protected. The user must enter a password to re-enable  
diskette writes. Cannot be enabled unless at least one  
password is enabled.  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Floppy Write Protect  
Disabled  
Enabled  
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Server Menu  
Table 27. Server Menu  
Feature  
Choices  
N/A  
Description  
System Management  
Console Redirection  
EMP Configuration  
PEP Management  
Service Boot  
Enters submenu.  
Enters submenu.  
Enters submenu.  
Enters submenu.  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
Enable  
Disable  
Service Partition Type  
System Event Logging  
[0-999]  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Enabled forces BIOS and BMC to log system events.  
If Yes, the System Event log is cleared.  
Clear Event Log  
No  
Yes  
Assert NMI on PERR  
Assert NMI on SERR  
FRB-2 CPU Policy  
Disabled  
Enabled  
If enabled, PCI bus parity error (PERR) is enabled and is  
routed to NMI.  
Disabled  
Enabled  
If enabled, PCI bus system error (SERR) is enabled and  
is routed to NMI.  
Disable BSP  
Do not disable  
BSP  
What action to take when FRB-2 occurs.  
System Management Submenu  
Table 28. System Management Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
N/A  
Description  
Board Part Number  
Board Serial Number  
System Part Number  
System Serial Number  
Chassis Part Number  
Chassis Serial Number  
BMC Revision  
Information field only  
Information field only  
Information field only  
Information field only  
Information field only  
Information field only  
Information field only  
Information field only  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
Primary HSBP Revision  
N/A  
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Console Redirection Submenu  
Table 29. Console Redirection Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
COM Port Address: Disabled  
When enabled, Console Redirection uses the I/O port specified.  
When disabled, Console Redirection is completely disabled.  
Redirection  
disabled  
3F8  
2F8  
3E8  
3 or 4  
IRQ #  
When Console Redirection is enabled, this displays the IRQ  
assigned per the address chosen in the COM Port Address field.  
When Console Redirection is enabled, use the baud rate  
specified.  
When the Direct Platform Control (DPC) shares the COM port as  
console redirection, the baud rate must be set to 19.2k to match  
DPC baud rate, unless the autobaud feature is used.  
None disallows flow control.  
Baud Rate  
9600  
19.2k  
38.4k  
115.2k  
Flow Control  
No flow control  
CTS/RTS  
CTS/RTS is hardware based flow control.  
XON/XOFF  
XON/XOFF is software flow control.  
CTS/RTS + CD  
CTS/RTS +CD is hardware based plus carrier-detect flow control.  
When DPC is sharing the Comm port as Console Redirection, the  
flow control must be set to XON/XOFF or XON/XOFF+CD  
depending on whether a modem is used.  
EMP Configuration Submenu  
Table 30. EMP Configuration Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
EMP Password  
Switch  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Enabled/Disables EMP password.  
EMP ESC  
Sequence  
EMP Hang-up Line  
String  
Modem Init String  
+++ or other  
text  
ATH or other  
text  
ATE1Q0V1X4&  
D0S0=0 or  
other text  
Pre-Boot Only  
Always  
Escape string for the modem EMP port.  
Hang-up string for the modem EMP port.  
20 characters to set up the modem.  
EMP Access Mode  
Establishes EMP access mode.  
Active  
Disabled  
EMP Restricted  
Mode Access  
EMP Direct  
Connect/Modem  
Mode  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Direct Connect  
Modem Mode  
Enables/Disables EMP Restricted Mode Access.  
Establishes connection for EMP port.  
System Phone  
Number  
[Phone number] Phone number of system you are dialing into.  
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PEP Management Submenu  
Table 31. PEP Management Submenu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
PEP Filter Events  
N/A  
Enters Submenu with a single feature listed. If the feature is  
enabled, all triggers for PEP are enabled.  
PEP Enable  
Enable  
Enables PEP.  
Disable  
PEP Blackout  
Period  
[0 – 255]  
Time in minutes between consecutive pages. Entering 0  
disables paging.  
PEP Page String  
Send Test Page  
[Phone number]  
<Enter>  
Press <Enter> to send a test page.  
Boot Menu  
You can make the following selections on the Boot Menu itself.  
Table 32. Boot Menu  
Feature  
Choices  
Description  
Boot-Time Diagnostic Screen  
Disabled  
Enabled  
If Enabled, system displays the diagnostic screen  
during the boot process.  
Boot Device Priority  
Hard Drive  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
Enters submenu.  
Enters submenu.  
Enters submenu.  
Removable Devices  
Maximum number of I2O Drives  
1
4
Selects the maximum number of I2O drives assigned  
a DOS drive letter.  
Boot Device Priority Submenu  
Use the up- or down-arrow keys to select a device. Press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device  
higher or lower in the boot priority list.  
Table 33. Boot Device Priority Submenu  
Boot Priority  
Device  
Description  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Removable Devices  
Hard Drive  
Attempts to boot from a removable media device.  
Attempts to boot from a hard drive device.  
Attempts to boot from an ATAPI CD-ROM drive.  
Wired for Management WFM 2.0 Specification.  
ATAPI CD-ROM Drive  
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Hard Drive Submenu  
For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a device. Press the <+> or <->  
keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list.  
Table 34. Hard Drive Submenu  
Option  
Description  
1. Drive #1 (or actual drive string)  
Other bootable cards cover all the boot devices that are not  
reported to the system BIOS through BIOS Boot Specification  
mechanisms. It may or may not be bootable, and may not  
correspond to any device.  
2. Other bootable cards  
(additional entries for each drive that  
has a PnP header)  
Removable Devices Selection Submenu  
For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a device.  
Table 35. Removable Devices Selection Submenu  
Feature  
Option  
Description  
Lists Bootable Removable devices in  
the system.  
+/-  
This list includes legacy 1.44 MB floppy drives and  
120 MB floppy drives.  
Exit Menu  
You can make the following selections on the Exit Menu. Select an option using the up or down  
arrow keys. Press <Enter> to run the option. Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must  
select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit.  
Table 36. Exit Menu  
Choices  
Description  
Exit Saving Changes  
Exit Discarding Changes  
Exits and saves changes to CMOS.  
Exits without saving changes to CMOS. User is prompted if any of  
the Setup fields were modified.  
Load Setup Defaults  
Save Custom Defaults  
Discard Changes  
Save Changes  
Loads default values for all Setup data.  
Loads settings from custom defaults.  
Reads previous values of all Setup data from CMOS.  
Saves Setup data to CMOS.  
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Changing the Boot Device Priority Temporarily  
During POST, you can change the boot device priority for the current boot process. The changes  
made during this instruction set are not retained for the next boot process.  
1. Boot the server.  
2. At any time during POST, press <Esc>. When POST completes, a pop-up Boot menu is  
displayed.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the device you want the server system to boot from first. For  
example, if you want the server system to boot from the CD-ROM first, you select "CD-ROM  
Drive."  
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One of the selections on the pop-up Boot menu is "Enter Setup". Selecting  
this option brings you into the BIOS setup. For more information about the  
BIOS setup, see "Using BIOS Setup" on page 29.  
4. Press <Enter>.  
5. The bootup process continues. When finished, a system prompt is displayed.  
Changing the Boot Device Priority Permanently  
You can change the boot device permanently. Until you change the boot device priority again via  
this instruction set, the boot device priority does not change.  
1. Quickly press the <F2> key. A prompt may or may not appear. After a few bootup tests  
complete, the main BIOS Setup screen appears.  
2. From the Setup screen, select Boot Menu. Press <Enter>.  
3. Select Boot Device Priority, and press <Enter>.  
4. In the Boot Device Priority screen, use the up- or down-arrow keys to select "ATAPI  
CD-ROM Drive", or the appropriate SCSI CD-ROM drive, then press the <+> key to move it  
to the top of the list.  
5. Now set the second boot device to Diskette Drive and the third boot device to Hard Drive.  
6. Press the <F10> key to save your changes and exit Setup.  
7. When the Exit prompt appears, press <Enter> again.  
8. The bootup process continues. When finished, an operating system prompt is displayed.  
9. Make sure the CD is in the drive, and boot the server.  
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Running the SCSISelect Utility  
Each host adapter includes an onboard SCSISelect configuration utility that allows you to  
configure/view the settings of the host adapters and devices in the server.  
After pressing <F2> or <Esc> during POST, the splash screen is replaced by text.  
The system first finds the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI host adapter and displays the message  
Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI BIOS V x.xxxwhere x.xxxis the version number of the SCSISelect  
utility. Pressing <Ctrl+A> at this time allows you to configure the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI host  
adapter.  
If you do not press <Ctrl+A>, the system finds the Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI host adapter and  
displays the message Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI BIOS V x.xxxwhere x.xxxis the version number  
of the SCSISelect utility. Pressing <Ctrl+A> at this time allows you to configure the Adaptec  
AIC-7899 SCSI host adapter.  
Once you enter the configuration menus for one of the host adapters, you cannot switch to the  
other adapter. For example, once you press <Ctrl+A> to configure the Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI  
host adapter, you have to reboot the system to configure the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI host adapter.  
When to Run the SCSISelect Utility  
Use the SCSISelect utility to  
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change default values  
check and/or change SCSI device settings that may conflict with those of other devices in the  
server  
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do a low-level format on SCSI devices installed in the server  
Running the SCSISelect Utility  
1. When this message appears on the video monitor:  
<<<Press <Ctrl><A> for SCSISelect(TM) Utility!>>>  
2. Press <Ctrl+A> to run the utility. When the main menu for the host adapter appears, choose  
the adapter that you want to configure—each SCSI bus accepts up to 15 devices.  
Use the following keys to navigate through the menus and submenus.  
Table 37. Navigation Keys  
Press  
ESC  
Enter  
↑
To  
Exit the utility  
Select an option  
Return to a previous option  
Move to the next option  
Switch between color and monochrome  
Reset to host adapter defaults  
↓
F5  
F6  
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Configuring the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI Adapter  
The following menu is displayed when you configure the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI adapter.  
Table 38. Main Menu  
Host Adapter  
Option  
Comment  
AIC-7880 Ultra/Ultra W  
at Bus:Device 00:01h  
Configure/View Host  
Adapter Settings  
Press <Enter> to view the Configuration Menu.  
SCSI Disk Utilities  
Press <Enter> to view the SCSI Disk Utilities Menu.  
Make a selection and press <Enter>.  
When you are finished, press <Esc> and make your selection from the following menu.  
Table 39. Exit Menu  
Feature  
Option  
Comment  
Exit Utility?  
Yes  
No  
When you finish configuring your SCSI devices, select Yes and press <Enter>.  
When this message appears:  
Please press any key to reboot  
Press any key, and your server will reboot.  
Configuring the Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI Adapter  
The Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI adapter has two busses. Select the bus from the following menu.  
Table 40. Main Menu  
Menu Item  
Options  
You have an AIC-7899 adapter in your system. Move Bus:Device:Channel  
the cursor to the bus:device:channel of the one to be  
configured and press <Enter>.  
01:06:A  
01:06:B  
<F5> - Toggle color/monochrome  
After selecting the bus, the following menu is displayed.  
Table 41. Menu for each SCSI Channel  
Host Adapter  
Option  
Comment  
AIC-7899 at  
Bus:Device:Channel  
01:06:A (or 01:06:B)  
Configure/View Host  
Adapter Settings  
Press <Enter> to view the Configuration Menu.  
SCSI Disk Utilities  
Press <Enter> to view the SCSI Disk Utilities  
Menu. This menu allows you to format hard  
disks and/or verify disk media.  
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When you are finished, press <Esc> and make your selection from the following menu.  
Table 42. Exit Menu  
Feature  
Option  
Comment  
Exit Utility?  
Yes  
No  
When you finish configuring your SCSI devices, press <Esc>. Then select Yes  
and press <Enter>. When this message appears:  
Please press any key to reboot  
Press any key, and the server reboots.  
Using the System Setup Utility (SSU)  
The SSU is on the configuration software CD shipped with the server. The SSU provides a  
graphical user interface (GUI) over an extensible framework for server configuration. The  
SSU framework supports the following functions and capabilities:  
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Assigns resources to baseboard devices and add-in boards before loading the operating system  
Specifies the boot device order and system security options  
Permits viewing and clearing of the system event log (SEL)  
Permits viewing of the system FRU and SDRs  
Allows troubleshooting of the server when the operating system is not operational  
Provides a system-level view of the server’s I/O devices  
When to Run the SSU  
The SSU is a DOS-based utility that supports extended system configuration operations for  
onboard resources and add-in boards. Use the SSU to:  
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Add and remove boards affecting the assignment of resources (ports, memory, IRQs, DMA)  
Modify the server’s boot device order or security settings  
Change the server configuration settings  
Save the server configuration  
View or clear the SEL  
View FRU information  
View the SDR table  
The SSU is PCI 2.1 compliant and uses the information entered and provided by configuration  
registers, flash memory to specify a system configuration. The SSU then writes the configuration  
information to flash memory.  
The SSU stores configuration values in flash memory. These values take effect when the server is  
booted. POST checks the values against the actual hardware configuration; if the values do not  
agree, POST generates an error message. You must then run the SSU to specify the correct  
configuration before the server boots.  
The SSU always includes a checksum with the configuration data so the BIOS can detect any  
potential data corruption before the actual hardware configuration takes place.  
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What You Need to Do  
Run the SSU directly from the configuration software CD after you have installed a CD-ROM  
drive, or from a set of diskettes.  
If you choose to run the SSU from diskettes, create the SSU diskettes from the CD by following  
the instructions in "Creating SSU Diskettes" on page 48.  
If the diskette drive is disabled or improperly configured, use the flash-resident Setup utility to  
enable it to use the SSU. If necessary, disable the drive after exiting the SSU. Information entered  
using the SSU overrides any entered using Setup.  
Running the SSU Remotely  
Running the SSU remotely requires a remote server with a LANDesk Server Monitor Module 2  
(SMM2) card and a local system with Remote Control software available.  
When running the SSU remotely, the client SSU (CSSU) runs on the remote server. The CSSU  
controls the local server and uses the local server’s SSU software.  
The SMM2 card provides video memory, keyboard, and mouse redirection support for the remote  
server. The Remote Control console of the local system displays and sends video memory and  
user input to the remote server through either a modem or an Ethernet link. Because the CSSU  
runs exclusively on the remote server, any files required for the CSSU to run must be available on  
the remote server (on removable or non-removable media).  
If the local system is connected to the remote server through a network or modem, you can see the  
console of the local system, control the mouse, and control the keyboard from the remote server.  
For more information, see the documentation accompanying your SMM2 card.  
Creating SSU Diskettes  
When creating SSU diskettes, the system copies the SSU from the CD to the diskettes.  
1. Make sure that the CD-ROM is the first bootable device for the system.  
2. Place the CD in the CD-ROM drive and boot the system.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight "Create Diskettes" and press <Enter>.  
4. Make sure "Create Disk Sets by Device/Function" is highlighted and press <Enter>.  
5. Make sure "System Setup Utility" is highlighted and press <Enter>.  
6. The software prompts you to insert a blank diskette. Insert the diskette in the floppy drive.  
7. After the system formats the diskette, remove it from the drive and label it "SSU Disk 1".  
8. The software prompts you to insert another blank diskette. Insert the diskette in the floppy  
drive.  
9. After the system creates the diskette, remove it from the drive and label it "SSU Disk 2".  
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Running the SSU  
You can run the SSU from diskettes, a hard drive, or a CD-ROM drive.  
Running the SSU from Diskettes  
For best results, Intel recommends that you execute the SSU from diskettes. Place the bootable  
diskette in the floppy drive. Typically, the floppy drive is recognized by the system as drive A. If  
the system is not set to boot from the floppy drive, change the boot priority. For more information,  
see "Changing the Boot Device Priority Permanently" on page 44. After making sure that the  
system boots from the floppy drive, restart the system.  
Once the system boots, a virtual drive is created. The System Setup Utility files are copied to the  
virtual drive and invoked.  
Running the SSU from a CD  
You can also run the SSU from a CD. Place the CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the system is not set  
to boot from the CD-ROM drive, change the boot priority. For more information, see "Changing  
the Boot Device Priority Permanently" on page 44. After making sure that the system boots from  
the CD-ROM drive, restart the system. Run the file SSU.BAT.  
Running the SSU from a Hard Drive  
First, install the SSU software to the hard drive. To install the SSU software on the hard drive,  
insert either the diskette or CD into the floppy drive or CD-ROM drive respectively. Run the  
excitable file called SSIOMAGE.EXE. If you are using diskettes, the executable file is on disk 1.  
When prompted, insert disk 2.  
Lastly, run the file SSU.BAT on the hard disk. Note that the SSU does not function properly in a  
DOS window under another operating system.  
Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console  
Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console is an application that provides a user interface to the  
emergency management port (EMP). The EMP allows remote system management.  
DPC console runs on a client workstation. It communicates with a server by  
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A Windows† 98/NT compatible modem.  
An RS-232 connection to the server COM2 port.  
DPC Console is independent of the server operating system.  
Even when the server is powered off, you can use DPC Console to verify the state of a server or  
diagnose a problem with the server hardware. DPC console features allows you to:  
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Establish or end a connection to a remote server.  
Apply power to a remote server.  
Remove power from a remote server.  
Reset a remote server to either EMP mode or Re-direct Mode.  
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Retrieve and display:  
System Event Log (SEL) entries for information about recent server activities, such as  
from processors or fans.  
Sensor Data Records (SDR) entries for information about sensor characteristics.  
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) inventories of the hardware components on the server.  
Current Remote Sensor Access (RSA) information.  
Maintain a Phonebook for remote connection management.  
Run Remote Diagnostics.  
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Transfer file to and from a server.  
Reboot to the service partition to get access to run DOS-based utilities on the server.  
DPC Console Modes of Operation  
There are three modes DPC console modes of operation:  
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EMP mode. The default mode. DPC console features are accessed using the DPC console  
window menus and/or toolbar.  
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Re-direct mode. Active when the server is running BIOS console redirection. In this mode,  
the DPC console launches a separate window. The window operates as an ANSI terminal and  
communicates with the server through the port. Character-based commands you type in the  
DPC Console are sent directly to the server, and the DPC Console displays the text that would  
normally be displayed on the server console.  
To use this mode, you must configure the Console Redirection option of BIOS setup for Re-  
direct mode. If the redirection window does not display information, the Console Redirection  
is not correctly configured or enabled, the EMP is disabled in BIOS setup, or the server is in  
protected mode. For DPC to function, the server must NOT be in graphics mode.  
If the DPC console fails to connect in EMP within 10 seconds and the server can operate in  
Re-direct mode, a prompt is displayed with the option to switch to Re-direct mode.  
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Service Partition mode. Entered when the server reboots from the service partition and the  
DPC Console has successfully connected to the server through a modem. This mode allows  
running of DOS-based programs that are stored on the service partition and transferring of  
files.  
Running the DPC Console  
For more information about setting up and running the DPC Console, see the document named  
"ENUDPCUG.pdf". This document is in the Manuals\SrvMgmt directory on the server software  
kit accompanying the SKA4 baseboard.  
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FRU and SDR Load Utility  
The Field Replacement Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) load utility is a DOS-based  
program used to update the server management subsystem’s product level FRU, SDR, and the  
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) nonvolatile storage components (EEPROMs). The utility:  
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Discovers the product configuration based on instructions in a master configuration file  
Displays the FRU information  
Updates the EEPROM associated with the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that  
holds the SDR and FRU area  
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Updates the DMI FRU area located in the BIOS nonvolatile storage device  
Generically handles FRU devices that might not be associated with the BMC  
What You Need to Do  
Run the utility either directly from the configuration software CD or from diskettes created from  
the CD.  
If you run the FRUSDR Load Utility from a diskette, copy the utility from the CD. Follow the  
instructions in the included README.TXT file.  
If the diskette drive is disabled, or improperly configured, use BIOS Setup to enable it. If  
necessary, disable the drive after you are done with the FRUSDR utility.  
How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility  
The utility:  
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Is compatible with ROM-DOS Ver. 6.22, MS-DOS Ver. 6.22, and later versions  
Accepts CFG, SDR, and FRU load files (the executable file for the utility is frusdr.exe)  
Requires the following supporting files  
one or more .fru files describing the system’s field replaceable units  
a .cfg file describing the system configuration  
an .sdr file describing the sensors in the system  
Command Line Format  
The basic command line format is  
frusdr [-?] [-h] [-d {dmi, fru, sdr}] [-cfg filename.cfg] [-fru filename.fru]  
Table 43. Command Line Format  
Command  
-? or -h  
Description  
Displays usage information  
Displays requested area only  
Uses custom CFG file  
-d {dmi, fru, sdr}  
-cfg filename.cfg  
-p  
Pause between blocks of data  
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Parsing the Command Line  
The FRUSDR load utility allows only one command line function at a time. A command line  
function can consist of two parameters. Example: -cfg filename.cfg. Invalid parameters cause an  
error message and exit the program. You can use either a slash (/) or a minus sign (-) to specify  
command line options. The -p and flags can be used in conjunction with any of the other options.  
Displaying a Given Area  
When the utility is run with the -d DMI, -d FRU, or -d SDR command line flag, information about  
each area is read from memory and printed on the screen. Each area represents one sensor for each  
instrumented device in the server. If the given display function fails because of an inability to  
parse the data present or a hardware failure, the utility displays an error message and exits.  
Using Specified CFG File  
The utility can be run with the command line parameter of -cfg filename.cfg. The filename can be  
any DOS-accepted, eight-character filename string. The utility loads the specified CFG file and  
uses the entries in that file to probe the hardware and to select the proper SDRs to load into  
nonvolatile storage.  
Displaying Utility Title and Version  
The utility displays its title:  
FRU & SDR Load Utility, Version Y.Y, Revision X.XX where Y.Y is the version number and  
X.XX is the revision number for the utility.  
Configuration File  
The configuration file is in ASCII text. The utility executes commands formed by the strings  
present in the configuration file. These commands cause the utility to run tasks needed to load the  
proper SDRs into the nonvolatile storage of the BMC and possibly generic FRU devices. Some of  
the commands may be interactive and require you to make a choice.  
Prompting for Product Level FRU Information  
Through the use of a configuration file, the utility might prompt you for FRU information.  
Filtering Records From the SDR File  
The MASTER.SDR file has all the possible SDRs for the system. These records might need to be  
filtered based on the current product configuration. The configuration file directs the filtering of  
the SDRs.  
Updating the SDR Nonvolatile Storage Area  
After the utility validates the header area of the supplied SDR file, it updates the SDR repository  
area. Before programming, the utility clears the SDR repository area. The utility filters all tagged  
SDRs depending on the product configuration set in the configuration file. Nontagged SDRs are  
automatically programmed. The utility also copies all written SDRs to the SDR.TMP file; it  
contains an image of what was loaded. The TMP file is also useful for debugging the server.  
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Updating FRU Nonvolatile Storage Area  
After the configuration is determined, the utility updates the FRU nonvolatile storage area. First it  
verifies the common header area and checksum from the specified FRU file. The internal use area  
is read out of the specified .FRU file and is programmed into the nonvolatile storage. The chassis  
area is read out of the specified .FRU file. Finally, it reads the product area out of the specified  
FRU file, then the area is programmed into the FRU nonvolatile storage. All areas are also written  
to the FRU.TMP file.  
Updating DMI FRU Nonvolatile Storage Area  
After programming the BMC FRU area, the utility programs chassis, board, and product  
FRU information to the DMI fields, if the DMI flag follows each FRUAREA command in the  
configuration file.  
Cleaning Up and Exiting  
If an update was successfully performed, the utility displays a single message and then exits.  
If the utility fails, it immediately exits with an error message and exit code.  
Upgrading the BIOS  
Preparing for the Upgrade  
Before upgrading the BIOS, prepare for the upgrade by recording the current BIOS settings,  
obtaining the upgrade utility, and making a copy of the current BIOS.  
Recording the Current BIOS Settings  
1. Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the splash screen.  
2. Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.  
NOTE  
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If you are not familiar with BIOS settings for the system, make sure you  
complete step two. You need these settings to configure your computer at  
the end of the procedure.  
Obtaining the Upgrade Utility  
Upgrade to a new version of the BIOS using the new BIOS files and the BIOS upgrade utility,  
iFLASH.EXE. Obtain the BIOS upgrade file and the iFLASH.EXE utility from the Intel World  
Wide Web site:  
http://www.intel.com  
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Please review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before  
attempting a BIOS upgrade.  
This upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in flash memory. The following steps explain  
how to upgrade the BIOS.  
Creating a Bootable Diskette  
1. Use a Microsoft DOS system to create the diskette.  
2. Insert a diskette in drive A.  
3. At the C:\ prompt, for an unformatted diskette, type:  
format a:/s  
or, for a formatted diskette, type:  
sys a:  
4. Press <Enter>  
Creating the BIOS Upgrade Diskette  
The BIOS upgrade file is a compressed self-extracting archive that contains the files you need to  
upgrade the BIOS.  
1. Copy the BIOS upgrade file to a temporary directory on the hard disk.  
2. From the C:\ prompt, change to the temporary directory.  
3. To extract the file, type the name of the BIOS upgrade file, for example:  
10006BI1.EXE  
4. Press <Enter>. The extracted file contains the following files:  
LICENSE.TXT  
README.TXT  
BIOS.EXE  
5. Read the LICENSE.TXT file, which contains the software license agreement, and the  
README.TXT file, which contains the instructions for the BIOS upgrade.  
6. Insert the bootable diskette into drive A.  
7. To extract the BIOS.EXE file to the diskette, change to the temporary directory that holds the  
BIOS.EXE file and type:  
BIOS A:  
8. Press <Enter>.  
9. The diskette now holds the BIOS upgrade and recovery files.  
Upgrading the BIOS  
1. Boot the computer with the floppy disk in drive A.  
2. Press <1> and <Enter>.  
3. When the utility is done updating the BIOS, the system reboots automatically. Remove the  
floppy from the floppy drive.  
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4. Press <F2> while the splash screen is displayed to enter the BIOS Setup program.  
5. Load the Setup program defaults. To load the defaults, press <F9>. To accept the defaults,  
press <Enter>.  
6. Clear the CMOS. See "CMOS Clear Jumper" on page 109.  
7. Turn off the computer and reboot.  
8. If you need to change the BIOS settings, press <F2> while the splash screen is displayed to  
enter the Setup program.  
Recovering the BIOS  
It is unlikely that anything will interrupt the BIOS upgrade; however, if an interruption occurs, the  
BIOS could be damaged. The following steps explain how to recover the BIOS if an upgrade fails.  
The following procedure use recovery mode for the Setup program.  
NOTE  
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Because of the small amount of code available in the nonerasable boot block  
area, there is no video support. You will not see anything on the screen  
during the procedure. Monitor the procedure by listening to the speaker and  
looking at the floppy drive LED.  
1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer.  
2. Remove the computer cover.  
3. Locate jumper block J9F2.  
4. Move the Recovery Boot jumper from pins 9-10 to pins 10-11. See "Recovery Boot Jumper"  
on page 110.  
5. Insert the bootable BIOS upgrade floppy disk into floppy drive A.  
6. Replace the cover, turn on the computer, and allow it to boot. The recovery process will take a  
few minutes.  
7. Listen to the speaker.  
8. Two beeps indicate successful BIOS recovery.  
9. A series of continuous beeps indicates failed BIOS recovery.  
10. If recovery fails, return to step 1 and repeat the recovery process.  
11. If recovery is successful, turn off the computer. Remove the computer cover and continue  
with the following steps.  
12. Move the Recovery Boot jumper back to pins 9-10.  
13. Replace the computer cover.  
14. Follow the instructions for "Upgrading the BIOS" on page 53.  
Changing the BIOS Language  
You can use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language BIOS displays. Use a bootable  
diskette containing the Intel flash utility and language files (see page 54). See "Using BIOS  
Setup" on page 29.  
Configuration Software and Utilities  
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Using the Firmware Update Utility  
The Firmware Update Utility is a DOS-based program used to update the BMC’s firmware code.  
You need to run the utility only if new firmware code is necessary.  
Running the Firmware Update Utility  
1. Create a DOS-bootable diskette. The version of DOS must be 6.0 or higher.  
2. Place the firmware update utility (FWUPDATE.EXE) and the *.hex file on the diskette. Make  
a note of the *.hex file name, because you will need it later.  
3. Insert the diskette into the drive and boot to it.  
4. At the DOS prompt, run the executable file (FWUPDATE.EXE).  
5. The utility displays a menu screen. Select “Upload Flash.”  
6. The utility asks for a file name. Enter the name of the *.hex file.  
7. The program will load the file and then ask if it should upload boot code. Press “N” to  
continue.  
8. The program next asks if it should upload operational code. Press “Y” to continue. The  
process of uploading operational code takes a few minutes.  
9. Once the operational code has been updated and verified, press any key to continue. Then  
press <ESC> to exit the program.  
10. Shut the system down and remove any diskettes in the system.  
11. Disconnect the AC power cord from the system and wait 60 seconds.  
12. Reconnect the AC power cord and power up the system.  
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Part II: Service Technician’s Guide  
3 Removing and Installing Baseboard Components  
4 Solving Problems  
5 Technical Reference  
A Equipment Log and Configuration Worksheets  
B Regulatory Specifications  
C Warnings  
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3 Removing and Installing Baseboard  
Components  
Tools and Supplies Needed  
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Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver (#1 and #2 bit).  
Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver with a long blade (#1 and #2 bit).  
Jumper removal tool or needle-nosed pliers.  
Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended).  
Pen or pencil.  
Equipment log: as you integrate new parts into the system, add information about them to  
your equipment log (page 113.) Record the model and serial number of the system, all  
installed options, and any other pertinent information specific to the system. You will need  
this information when running the SSU.  
Safety: Before You Work with the Baseboard  
Before working with the baseboard, provide some electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection by  
wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground of the system—any unpainted metal  
surface. Turn off the system by using the power on/off switch on the front panel AND unplug all  
AC power cords.  
✏ NOTE  
Hot-Plug PCI add-in boards: If you are only removing and/or installing  
Hot-Plug PCI add-in board, you do not need to turn off the system.  
Warnings and Cautions  
These warnings and cautions apply whenever you work with the SKA4 baseboard. Only a  
technically qualified person should integrate and configure the system.  
✏ NOTE  
Hot-Plug PCI add-in boards: If you are only removing and/or installing  
Hot-Plug PCI add-in boards, you do not need to turn off the system and the  
warnings pertaining to turning off the system do not apply.  
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WARNINGS  
System power on/off: The on/off button (a convex button) on the  
front panel DOES NOT turn off the system AC power. To remove  
power from system, you must unplug the AC power cords from the wall  
outlet or the system.  
Hazardous conditions, devices, and cables: Hazardous electrical  
conditions may be present on power, telephone, and communication  
cables. Turn off the system and disconnect the power cords,  
telecommunications systems, networks, and modems attached to the  
system before opening it. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment  
damage can result.  
CAUTIONS  
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: ESD can  
damage disk drives, boards, and other parts. We recommend that you do all  
procedures in this chapter only at an ESD-protected workstation. If one is  
not available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist  
strap attached to chassis ground any unpainted metal surface on your  
system when handling parts.  
ESD and handling boards: Always handle boards carefully. They can  
be extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold boards only by their edges. After  
removing a board from its protective wrapper or from the system, place it  
component-side UP on a grounded, static-free surface. If you place the  
baseboard on a conductive surface, the battery leads may short out. If they  
do, this will result in a loss of CMOS data and will drain the battery. Use a  
conductive foam pad if available but NOT the board wrapper. Do not slide  
board over any surface.  
Chassis covers, proper cooling, and airflow: For proper cooling and  
airflow, always install the chassis access covers before turning on the  
system. Operating the system without this cover in place can damage  
system parts.  
Installing or removing jumpers: A jumper is a small, plastic-encased  
conductor that slips over two jumper pins. Newer jumpers have a small tab  
on top that you can grip with your fingertips or with a pair of fine, needle-  
nosed pliers. If your jumpers do not have such a tab, take care when using  
needle-nosed pliers to remove or install a jumper; grip the narrow sides of  
the jumper with the pliers, never the wide sides. Gripping the wide sides can  
damage the contacts inside the jumper, causing intermittent problems with  
the function controlled by that jumper. Take care to gently grip, but not  
squeeze, with the pliers or other tool you use to remove a jumper; you might  
bend or break the stake pins on the board.  
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Memory  
Memory amounts from 256 MB to 16 GB of DIMM are supported, with a 64/72-bit  
four-way-interleaved pathway to main memory, which is also located on the module. Therefore,  
data transfers between MADPs and DIMMs is in four-way interleave fashion. Each of the four  
DIMMs must be populated in a bank. The 16 slots are divided into four banks of four slots each.  
They are labeled A through D. Bank A contains DIMM sockets A1, A2, A3, and A4. Banks B, C,  
and D each contain 4 DIMM sockets and are named in the same fashion. There are silk screens on  
the module next to each DIMM socket to label its bank number. DIMM banks do not have to be  
filled in any order, but for best thermal results, you should populate them from A to D. If only one  
DIMM bank is used, use bank A first, and then B, C, and D.  
A3  
C3  
B3  
D3  
A1  
C1  
B1  
D1  
A4  
C4  
B4  
D4  
A2  
C2  
B2  
D2  
X
Y
Z
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Figure 3. Memory Module DIMM Installation Sequence  
X. One of sixteen DIMM sockets  
Y. One of four Memory Address Data Paths (MADP)  
Z. Memory Expansion Card Connector (MECC)  
Removing the Memory Module  
See “Memory” on page 16 for memory size and requirements. The memory module is located on  
the baseboard as shown in Figure 1 on page 14. The DIMM locations are shown in Figure 3.  
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.  
2. Remove the memory module from the baseboard:  
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Pull the module upward slightly to disengage it from the baseboard connector.  
Slide the module straight up and away from the baseboard until it clears the guide rails.  
Place the module component-side up on a nonconductive, static-free surface.  
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Installing the Memory Module  
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.  
2. Holding the memory module by its edges, align the module so its edge engages the guide rails  
at the back and front of the electronics bay.  
CAUTION  
The memory module is held in place by the 330-pin connector on the  
baseboard, the guide rails in the center of the electronics bay. You must  
support the module until it is fully seated in the connector.  
3. Push the memory module toward the baseboard until it fully engages the connector on the  
baseboard.  
Removing DIMMs  
CAUTION  
Use extreme care when removing a DIMM. Too much pressure can damage  
the socket slot. Apply only enough pressure on the plastic ejector levers to  
release the DIMM.  
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.  
2. Remove the memory module and place it component-side up on a nonconductive, static-free  
surface. See “Removing the Memory Module” on page 61.  
3. Gently push the plastic ejector levers down. The DIMM is ejected from its socket.  
4. Hold the DIMM only by its edges, being careful not to touch its components or gold edge  
connectors. Carefully lift it away from the socket and store it in an antistatic package.  
5. Repeat to remove other DIMMs as necessary.  
Installing DIMMs  
CAUTIONS  
Use extreme care when installing a DIMM. Applying too much pressure can  
damage the socket. DIMMs are keyed and can be inserted in only one way.  
Mixing dissimilar metals might cause memory failures later, resulting in  
data corruption. Install DIMMs with gold-plated edge connectors only in  
gold-plated sockets.  
NOTE  
✏
DIMM slots on the memory module must be installed only in certain  
configurations. See “Memory” on page 16 for requirements.  
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1. Holding the DIMM only by its edges, remove it from its antistatic package.  
2. Orient the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM align with the  
keyed socket on the memory module. See Figure 4.  
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Figure 4. Installing DIMMs: Orientation of DIMM in a Memory Module  
3. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket, then press down firmly on the DIMM  
until it seats correctly.  
4. Gently push the plastic ejector levers on the socket ends to the upright position.  
5. Repeat the steps to install each DIMM.  
Processors  
CAUTIONS  
Processor must be appropriate: You might damage the system if you  
install a processor that is inappropriate for your system. Make sure your  
system can handle the thermal and power conditions of the newer, faster  
processor. For exact information about processor interchangeability, contact  
your customer service representative.  
ESD and handling processors: Reduce the risk of electrostatic  
discharge (ESD) damage to the processor by doing the following: (1) Touch  
the metal chassis before touching the processor or baseboard. Keep part of  
your body in contact with the metal chassis to dissipate the static charge  
while handling the processor. (2) Avoid moving around unnecessarily.  
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A processor has the following components.  
D
C
G
B
A
E
F
J
L
H
I
K
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Figure 5. Processor Orientation and Components  
A. Processor 1  
B. Processor 2  
C. Processor 3  
D. Processor 4  
E. Screws (2) at the top of the processor  
F. Clip on processor handle  
G. Processor handle  
H. Termination Module  
I. Processor Heat Sink  
J. Processor retention mechanism  
K. Screws (2) for retention module guide rails  
L. Note the handle/screw orientation for each  
processor pair  
Removing a Processor  
See Figure 5.  
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the additional  
cautions given here.  
2. Remove the two screws that secure the handle to the processor.  
3. Pull firmly and straight up on either side of the processor handle.  
4. Put the processor on a piece of conductive foam and store it in an antistatic package.  
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Installing a Processor  
See Figure 5.  
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the additional  
cautions on page 63.  
2. Remove the new processor from its antistatic package and place it on a grounded, static-free  
surface or conductive foam pad.  
3. Attach the processor handle to the processor. For more information, see "Installing Processor  
Handles" on page 65.  
4. If necessary, attach the heatsink to the processor. For more information, see "Installing  
Processor Heatsinks" on page 66.  
5. Orient the processor correctly in the chassis. See Figure 5 and Figure 1.  
6. Slide the processor into the guides on each side of the processor slot and press the processor  
downward firmly into the baseboard connector.  
7. Insert and tighten two screws at the top of the processor handle.  
Removing Processor Retention Mechanisms  
See Figure 5.  
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the additional  
cautions on page 63.  
2. Make sure that the processor has been removed from the baseboard. To remove the processor,  
see "Removing a Processor" on page 64.  
3. With a long bladed screwdriver, remove the two screws at the base of the processor retention  
mechanism.  
4. Remove the retention mechanism from the baseboard.  
Installing Processor Retention Mechanisms  
See Figure 5.  
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the additional  
cautions on page 63.  
2. With a long bladed screwdriver, tighten the two screws at the base of the processor retention  
mechanism.  
Installing Processor Handles  
Depending on your configuration, the handles for the processor might not be attached to the  
processor. In this case, you must attach a handle to each processor.  
See Figure 5.  
1. Orient the handle as shown in the Figure 5.  
2. Press the handle into the processor until the handle snaps into place.  
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Installing Processor Heatsinks  
See Figure 5.  
Depending on your configuration, the heatsink for each processor might not be attached. In this  
case, you must attach one heatsink to each processor. If you are working with a processor  
terminator module, you do not install a heatsink.  
1. Remove the heatsink from its protective cover.  
2. Pull the tab on the bottom of the heatsink to remove the blue plastic film and expose the square  
of adhesive thermal grease that will help attach the heatsink to the processor.  
3. Orient the heatsink on the correct side of the processor. For correct orientation, see Figure 5.  
4. Because of the adhesive grease on the heatsink, be careful to orient the heatsink properly  
before placing it against the processor.  
5. Attach the heatsink to the processor with five 6-32 X 3/8 screws, and tighten to 8-10 inch-  
pounds.  
Voltage Regulator Modules (VRMs)  
Up to seven voltage regulator modules provide power for processors. Table 44 shows this  
relationship.  
Table 44. VRM/Processor Power Sequence  
VRM #  
VRM provides power for  
Description  
1 (Embedded)  
Processor #1  
Processor core power only  
2 (Embedded)  
3 (Embedded)  
4 (Embedded)  
#2 Connector  
#3 Connector  
#4 Connector  
Processor #1  
GLT (FSB reference)  
Processor #1 and #2  
Processor #3 and #4  
Processor #2  
L2 cache power only  
L2 cache power only  
Processor core power only  
Processor core power only  
Processor core power only  
Processor #3  
Processor #4  
VRMs 1 through 4 are embedded in the SKA4 baseboard. Additional VRMs plug into connectors  
2 though 4 on the baseboard. You must use a specific number and connector population sequence  
of VRMs for each combination of processors and termination boards. Table 45 lists the required  
number and location of VRMs for each potential processor. Figure 1 on page 14 shows this  
information graphically.  
Table 45. Processor/VRM Population Sequencing  
If you have a processor in connector #  
VRM in connector #  
1
None. All required VRMs are embedded in the  
SKA4 baseboard.  
1 and 2  
2
3
4
1, 2, and 3  
1, 2, 3, and 4  
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CAUTIONS  
VRM must be appropriate: You might damage the system if you install  
a VRM that is inappropriate for your system. For exact information about  
VRM and processor interchangeability, contact your customer service  
representative.  
ESD and handling processors: Reduce the risk of electrostatic  
discharge (ESD) damage to the VRM by doing the following: (1) Touch the  
metal chassis before touching the VRM or baseboard. Keep part of your  
body in contact with the metal chassis to dissipate the static charge while  
handling the VRM. (2) Avoid moving around unnecessarily.  
To decide what VRM you need to remove, see Figure 1 on page 14.  
1. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, push the plastic ejector levers on each end of the  
connector away from the VRM to eject it out of the connector.  
2. Pull VRM straight up and out of the baseboard.  
3. Place the VRM on a nonconductive, static-free surface, or store it in an antistatic protective  
wrapper.  
Installing a VRM  
To decide what VRM you need to install, see Figure 1 on page 14.  
1. Remove the VRM from its protective package.  
2. Orient the VRM within the VRM connector correctly. See Figure 6 on page 67.  
3. Carefully insert the VRM in the connector on the baseboard. Make sure you do not bend the  
connector pins.  
4. Push down firmly on both ends of the VRM until the ejector levers of the connector snap into  
place, locking the VRM in the connector.  
5. Make sure that the ejector levers are firmly in place. If not, use a screwdriver to push them  
into place.  
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B
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Figure 6. Installing a VRM  
A. VRM  
B. VRM connector on baseboard  
C. Ejector lever  
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Replacing the Backup Battery  
The lithium battery on the baseboard powers the real-time clock (RTC) for three to four years in  
the absence of power. When the battery weakens, it loses voltage and the system settings stored in  
CMOS RAM in the RTC (e.g., the date and time) may be wrong. Contact your customer service  
representative or dealer for a list of approved devices.  
WARNING  
If the system has been running, any installed processor and heat sink on  
the processor board(s) will be hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn, be  
careful when removing or installing baseboard components that are  
located near processors.  
The following warning and translations are required by specific certifying agencies to be printed  
immediately adjacent to the procedure for removing the RTC.  
WARNING  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with  
the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment  
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
ADVARSEL!  
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning  
må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte  
batteri tilbage til leverandøren.  
ADVARSEL  
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare. Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri  
som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukt batteri returneres  
apparatleverandøren.  
VARNING  
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller  
en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera  
använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.  
VAROITUS  
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo  
ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty  
paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.  
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Note the location of the lithium battery in Figure 1 on page 14.  
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the additional  
warning given on page 68.  
2. Remove the VRMs in VRM connectors 3 and 4. For more information, see "Removing a  
VRM" on page 67.  
3. Insert the tip of a small flat-bladed screwdriver or equivalent under the plastic tab on the  
snap-on plastic retainer.  
4. Gently push down on the screwdriver to lift the battery.  
5. Remove the battery from its socket.  
6. Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance.  
7. Remove the new lithium battery from its package and, being careful to observe the correct  
polarity, insert it in the battery socket.  
Add-in Boards  
Figure 1 on page 14 identifies the add-in board locations. The SKA4 baseboard contains eight PCI  
slots. There are  
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Two 32-bit, 33 MHz half-length PCI slots  
Two 64-bit, 66/33 MHz Hot-Plug PCI slots  
Four 64-bit, 33 MHz Hot-Plug PCI slots  
Typically, the Hot-Plug PCI add-in boards are held in the Hot-Plug slots by a front and rear Hot-  
Plug retention mechanism.  
A
C
D
B
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Figure 7. Example of a Front Hot-Plug Retention Mechanism  
A. Green and Amber LEDs  
B. Press here on the inside of the chassis and then rotate to  
release the PCI board  
C. PHP Retention Mechanism from the outside of the chassis  
D. HW push-button  
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Removing a 32-bit, 33 MHz Half-Length PCI Add-in Board  
WARNING  
If the system has been running, any installed PCI add-in board on the  
processor board(s) will be hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn, be  
careful when removing or installing baseboard components that are  
located near processors.  
System power on/off: The on/off button on the front panel DOES  
NOT turn off the system AC power. To remove power from system, you  
must unplug the AC power cords from the wall outlet or the system.  
CAUTION  
Slot covers must be installed on all vacant expansion slots. This  
maintains the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the system and  
ensures proper cooling of system components.  
The add-in boards for the half-length 33 MHz PCI slots are NOT Hot-Pluggable. In other words,  
you must turn off the AC power to the system first before installing boards at these locations.  
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.  
2. Disconnect any cables attached to the PCI board you are removing.  
3. Remove and save the screw that attaches the existing board retaining bracket to the chassis.  
4. Holding the board by its top edge or upper corners, carefully pull it out. Do not scrape the  
board against other components.  
5. Store board in an antistatic protective wrapper.  
6. If you are not reinstalling a board in the same slot, install a slot cover over the vacant slot. The  
tapered foot of the cover must fit into the mating slot in the expansion slot frame.  
7. Use the screw removed earlier to fasten the new board to the chassis. Tighten the screw firmly  
(6.0 inch-pounds).  
Installing a 32-bit, 33 MHz Half-Length PCI Add-in Board  
WARNING  
If the system has been running, any installed PCI add-in board(s) will  
be hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn, be careful when removing or  
installing baseboard components that are located near processors.  
System power on/off: The on/off button on the front panel DOES  
NOT turn off the system AC power. To remove power from system, you  
must unplug the AC power cords from the wall outlet or the system.  
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CAUTIONS  
Do not overload baseboard: Do not overload the baseboard by installing  
add-in boards that draw excessive current.  
ESD and handling boards: Add-in boards can be extremely sensitive to  
ESD and always require careful handling. After removing the board from its  
protective wrapper or from the baseboard, place it component-side up on a  
grounded, static-free surface or conductive foam pad—if available. Do not  
slide the board over any surface.  
1. Remove add-in board from its protective wrapper. Be careful not to touch the components or  
gold edge connectors. Place board component-side up on an antistatic surface.  
2. Record the serial number of the add-in board in your equipment log.  
3. Set jumpers or switches on the PCI board according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  
4. Remove and save the screw that attaches the existing board or expansion slot cover to the  
chassis.  
5. Remove and save the expansion slot cover.  
6. Hold the add-in board by its top edge or upper corners. Firmly press it into an expansion slot  
on the baseboard. The tapered foot of the board-retaining bracket must fit into the mating slot  
in the expansion slot frame. Install a PCI board component-side DOWN.  
7. Use the screw removed earlier to fasten the new board-retaining bracket to the chassis.  
Tighten the screw firmly (6.0 inch-pounds). Attach cables if necessary.  
Removing a 64-bit, 66/33 MHz Hot-Plug PCI Add-in Board  
WARNING  
If the system has been running, any installed PCI board on the  
processor board(s) will be hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn, be  
careful when removing or installing baseboard components that are  
located near processors.  
CAUTION  
Slot covers must be installed on all vacant expansion slots. This  
maintains the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the system and  
ensures proper cooling of system components.  
See Figure 7 on page 69.  
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.  
2. Make sure that the slot is powered off. If the slot is powered on, turn the power to the slot off  
through the PCI Hot-Plug application on your system. If the system has a HW push-button,  
press it to turn the power to the slot off.  
3. Disconnect any cables attached to the board you are removing.  
4. If there is a front and rear Hot-Plug retention mechanism, release it.  
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5. Remove the PCI board by pulling straight up.  
6. Store board in an antistatic protective wrapper.  
7. If you are not reinstalling a board in the same slot, install a slot cover over the vacant slot. The  
tapered foot of the cover must fit into the mating slot in the expansion slot frame.  
Installing a 64-bit, 66/33 MHz Hot-Plug PCI Add-in Board  
WARNING  
If the system has been running, any installed PCI add-in board on the  
processor board(s) will be hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn, be  
careful when removing or installing baseboard components that are  
located near processors.  
CAUTIONS  
Do not overload baseboard: Do not overload the baseboard by installing  
add-in boards that draw excessive current.  
ESD and handling boards: Add-in boards can be extremely sensitive to  
ESD and always require careful handling. After removing the board from its  
protective wrapper or from the baseboard, place it component-side up on a  
grounded, static-free surface or conductive foam pad—if available. Do not  
slide the board over any surface.  
1. If necessary, expose the SKA4 baseboard by removing the access covers and foam cover. For  
instructions on how to remove access covers for your system, see the product guide  
accompanying your system.  
2. Remove add-in board from its protective wrapper. Be careful not to touch the components or  
gold edge connectors. Place board component-side up on an antistatic surface.  
3. Record the serial number of the add-in board in your equipment log.  
4. Make sure that the slot is powered off. Power off the add-in board through the PCI Hot-Plug  
application on your system, or through a HW push-button (if available).  
5. Set jumpers or switches on the board according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  
6. If necessary, remove and save the expansion slot cover.  
7. Hold the add-in board by its top edge or upper corners. Firmly press it into an expansion slot  
on the baseboard. The tapered foot of the board-retaining bracket must fit into the mating slot  
in the expansion slot frame. Install a PCI board component-side DOWN.  
8. If there is a front and rear Hot-Plug retention mechanism, engage it.  
9. Use the screw removed earlier to fasten the new board to the chassis. Tighten the screw firmly  
(6.0 inch-pounds).  
10. Attach cables if necessary.  
11. Power on the add-in board through the PCI Hot-Plug application on your system, or through a  
HW push-button (if available).  
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ICMB Card  
The ICMB card allows two servers to communicate through a serial connection. An ICMB card is  
installed in each server; the cards are connected through a serial cable.  
Establishing communication between servers using the ICMB card is a two-step process. First,  
install the ICMB card in each server. Lastly, make sure that the software required for the card is in  
place. Software for the ICMB card includes firmware on the card and software already included in  
the ISC software. ISC software is included in the server software kit accompanying the SKA4  
baseboard.  
This product guide does not discuss the software for the ICMB card. However, this product guide  
does provide instructions for removing and installing ICMB hardware.  
Figure 8 is a drawing of the ICMB card.  
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A filler panel is attached to the ICMB card with two screws. The screws are noted by "A" and the  
card is noted by "C" in Figure 8. The panel, noted by "B", is identical to any filler panel for a PCI  
add-in board. You attach the filler panel to the rear of a chassis in the same way as you would  
attach a PCI add-in board.  
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Installing an ICMB Card  
1. Remove the ICMB card and internal cable. The cable is noted by "A" in Figure 9.  
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2. Designate a PCI slot for the ICMB card. The card does not plug into the connector on the  
baseboard, but does use the opening at the rear of the chassis.  
3. Secure the filler panel to the chassis. On most systems, you use one screw. The screw is noted  
by "A" in Figure 10.  
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4. Attach the internal cable to the internal connector on the ICMB card. The internal cable  
connection to the card is noted by "A" in Figure 11.  
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5. Connect the other end of the cable to the ICMB connector on the baseboard. The location of  
the connector is shown in Figure 1 on page 14.  
6. The ICMB kit contains an external cable. The cable attaches to the card’s external connector.  
The external cable connection to the card is noted by "A" in Figure 12.  
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Removing an ICMB Card  
1. Disconnect the internal and external cables from the card and the baseboard.  
2. Remove the screw securing the card to the chassis. The screw is noted by "A" in Figure 10 on  
page 74.  
3. Remove the ICMB card from the server.  
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4 Solving Problems  
This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are using the  
system.  
In the event you encounter an issue with your SKA4 baseboard, this chapter helps you trouble  
shoot and identify possible problem areas. In some cases, you are directed to contact your  
customer service representative.  
Boot Issues  
Issue 1: My server will not power on  
Check for the following possibilities:  
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Is the server AC power cord securely plugged into the power supply?  
Is the server plugged into a “powered on” power strip?  
Some ATX power supplies have a power switch on the back of the power supply next to the  
fan, is it switched on?  
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Is the front panel power switch cable properly connected to the front panel header pins on the  
baseboard located at J9E3, pins 2 and 16?  
If you are using a SSI compliant power supply, make sure the proper power supply connector  
is attached to the auxiliary signal connector. SSI power supplies require a 3-volt sense signal  
to properly power on and have a special 5 pin by 2 row connector for that purpose. If that  
connector is available with your power supply, make sure it is firmly seated in the Auxiliary  
Signal connector located at J9B2 on the baseboard.  
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Remove all add-in cards and see if the server boots using just the on-board components. If  
successful, add the cards back in one at a time with a reboot in between to see if you can  
pinpoint a suspect card.  
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Remove the processor and terminator card and reseat them.  
Remove and reseat the memory modules. Try using memory modules from a known working  
server system. Memory must be used in fours.  
Though it is unlikely that a server will not boot, there are many reasons why it may not boot. If  
you are unable to resolve this issue, please fill out the included customer support form and call  
your customer support representative. Please note the answers to the following questions below.  
•
What memory is being used? Is it on the tested memory list? Contact your customer service  
representative for the latest tested memory list.  
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What chassis and power supply is being used?  
If you are using a chassis with front panel lights, are there any front panel lights on?  
Is the power supply fan spinning?  
Does the system beep? See issue 2.  
Please note what is displayed on the monitor or any sounds emanating from the server system.  
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Issue 2: Upon boot, my server starts beeping  
Most likely, these beeps are what are known as “beep codes.” They identify system events in case  
video fails to display. The following list is an excerpt of available beep codes. Contact your  
customer service representative for a complete list of beep codes.  
Table 46. Standard BIOS Port-80 Codes  
CP  
Beeps Reason  
xx  
1-1-1-1 There are no processors present in the system, or the processors are so  
incompatible that the system BIOS cannot be run (like mismatched cache  
voltages).  
16  
20  
22  
28  
1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum.  
1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh.  
1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller.  
1-3-3-1 Autosize DRAM, system BIOS stops execution here if the BIOS does not detect  
any usable memory DIMMs.  
2C  
46  
58  
98  
B4  
1-3-4-1 Base RAM failure, BIOS stops execution here if entire memory is bad.  
2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice.  
2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts.  
1-2  
1
Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure.  
One short beep before boot.  
Table 47. Recovery BIOS Port-80 Codes  
CP  
Beeps Reason  
xx  
1-1-1-1 There are no processors present in the system, or the processors are so  
incompatible that the system BIOS cannot be run (like mismatched cache  
voltages).  
Issue 3: My HDD lights went on, I heard the drives spin up, and  
my floppy drive light turned on – but I’m not seeing  
video  
Check the following:  
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Remove all add-in cards and retry booting with just the on-board components. If successful,  
try adding the add-in boards one at a time with a reboot in between to try and pinpoint a  
suspect card.  
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Remove and reseat memory modules. Try using memory from a known working system.  
Remove and reseat processor and terminator card.  
If you are using a switch box to share a monitor between multiple servers, ensure you are  
switched to the proper server.  
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If you are still unable to get a video image, please fill out the included customer support form and  
call your customer support representative. Please note the answers to the following questions  
below.  
•
What memory is being used? Is it on the tested memory list? Contact your customer service  
representative for the latest tested memory list.  
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What chassis and power supply is being used?  
If the chassis has front panel lights, are there any front panel lights on?  
Is the power supply fan spinning?  
Does the system beep? See issue 2.  
Please note any sounds emanating from the server system.  
If you are using a third party video adapter, please have manufacturer and model number  
ready.  
Issue 4: I’m installing adapters in my powered-down system, and  
my system boots up when I install a PCI adapter!  
Server management features require full time “standby” power. This means that power is still  
provided to parts of the system even if the user has turned the system “off” via the front panel  
power switch.  
Additionally, there are signals in the PCI connectors that tell the system to boot (normally used by  
server management adapters/NICs). Plugging in the adapter with AC power still applied can cause  
false signals to be transmitted commanding the system to boot. Before removing the cover to your  
chassis, you should always  
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Turn off the server via the front panel power switch.  
Unplug the AC cord from the back.  
Also, see issue 5. If your server is booting automatically, but the conditions specified here or in  
issue 5 do not match, please fill out the included customer support form and call your customer  
service representative. Please pay special attention to the following information:  
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What BIOS do you have loaded on the system? (The latest tested BIOS is posted to the Intel  
Customer Support Website)  
What is the PBA number of the baseboard? (The PBA number is located on a white label near  
the edge of the board and is printed in the following format: PBA xxxxxx-xxx)  
What memory is being used? Is it on the tested memory list? Contact your customer service  
representative for the latest tested memory list.  
What chassis and power supply is being used?  
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Issue 5: My system boots up automatically when I power on my  
power-strip  
Some server systems save the “last known power state” since the last AC power connection. If  
you remove AC power before powering down the system via the front panel power switch, your  
system will automatically attempt to come back to the “on” state it was in once you restore AC  
power.  
•
Please keep in mind that unplugging the system or flipping a switch on the power strip both  
remove AC power.  
•
Follow the correct A/C removal sequence: Press the front panel button, then remove the A/C  
power cord.  
Allowing your system to fully power up and then power down the system using the front panel  
power switch should correct this problem. If it does not, refer to issue 3. If neither of these  
options fix your problem, fill out the attached customer support form and call your customer  
support representative. Please have the following information available:  
•
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What BIOS do you have loaded on the system? (the latest tested BIOS is posted to the Intel  
Customer Support Website)  
What is the PBA number of the baseboard? (The PBA number is located on a white label near  
the edge of the board and is printed in the following format: PBA xxxxxx-xxx)  
What memory is being used? Is it on the tested memory list? Contact your customer service  
representative for the latest tested memory list.  
What chassis and power supply is being used?  
Issue 6: The boot up process takes too long  
What most people typically consider “booting” actually involves multiple phases:  
•
BIOS Power-On Self Test (POST): This includes the memory count and the keyboard/mouse  
and IDE drive check.  
•
Option-ROM loading: Each device may load a portion of its operating code or “option ROM”  
into memory. This is what the user may see as the messages that come up identifying the  
add-in device such as a SCSI card ROM.  
•
Operating system boot: During this time, the operating system takes control of the server and  
performs whatever checks & setups are necessary for operation. An example of this is the  
Windows NT “blue boot screen.”  
A slow-down at any of these three points can produce what users perceive as a “slow boot.” The  
following is a list of items that can produce a slower boot:  
•
Large memory configurations. Large memory installations can take 1-2 minutes to check.  
Extended memory test can be disabled in BIOS setup to speed up the boot process when  
performing service which requires multiple reboots, however this memory test should be  
enabled for normal system operation.  
•
Multiple SCSI adapters. SCSI adapters take time to load their option ROMs and execute their  
code that scans for drives.  
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Numerous SCSI devices. SCSI device adapters, like many other adapters, have option ROMs  
that must be loaded into memory. Detection & option ROM loading takes additional time.  
Numerous other adapters. Many adapters have a option ROM which takes time to load into  
memory.  
If your system does not have any of these items and you still experience an extended boot time,  
please fill out the included customer support form and call your customer support representative.  
Please pay special attention to the following information:  
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Amount of memory in the system.  
What memory is being used? Is it on the tested memory list? Contact your customer service  
representative for the latest tested memory list.  
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Number and type of adapters in the system (manufacturer and model number).  
The number and type of hard drives in the system (manufacturer and model number).  
Issue 7: I put one processor in my system but it doesn’t boot  
Check the following:  
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Is the processor a 100 MHz system bus or 133 MHz system bus processor? The SKA4 server  
board only supports Intel Pentium III processors designed for the100 MHz system bus.  
Is the processor in the primary processor slot? Refer to the configuration label or the  
Technical Product Specification for details on which slot is the primary.  
Does the secondary processor slot contain a terminator card? The Pentium III processor  
architecture requires non-populated processor slots to be terminated. Without proper  
termination, the signals do not maintain their electrical integrity & may cause errors. Some  
server products prevent boot up if they do not detect a terminator card.  
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Are the processor and terminator card firmly seated? The retention mechanisms designed to  
hold the processor and term card firmly in place. Ensure the processor and termination card  
have “snapped” into the retention mechanism.  
Does the system beep? Refer to issue 2.  
If you are still having no-boot issues, please fill out the included customer support form and call  
your customer support representative. Have the following information ready:  
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Does the system beep? What beep code is it giving?  
Does the system show video?  
What memory is being used? Is it on the tested memory list? Contact your customer service  
representative for the latest tested memory list.  
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What error does the system give if any?  
What add-in adapters are installed in your system? (manufacturer and model number)  
Chassis and power supply manufacturer and model number.  
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Other Issues  
Issue 8: Some of my hard drives show up during POST and  
some don’t  
Check on the following:  
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Are you using third party SCSI adapters? System memory limitations limit the number & size  
of option ROMs in the system. If you place too many adapters or adapters that take up too  
much space in memory, they may not install and show the hard drives connected to them.  
If you disconnect your hard drives from the third party adapter and connect them to the on-  
board adapter, do they show up?  
Verify that pin 1 on the data cable is connected to pin 1 on the device. In most cases, if you  
orient the data cable so that the colored stripe on the cable is pointing towards the power  
connector on the device, you will have proper orientation.  
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Verify that the device power cable is firmly connected.  
Are your hard drives properly terminated? If you are using Ultra 2 or Ultra 160 drives without  
a hot-swap backplane, a terminator needs to be placed in the last connector on the SCSI cable.  
Ultra 2/Ultra 160 devices do not provide their own termination logic like Ultra Wide devices  
did.  
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Check your SCSI ID numbers. SCSI devices must have their own unique ID on the SCSI bus.  
This number is set automatically when using an Intel SCSI hot-swap backplane, but must be  
set with jumpers on the device when using a SCSI cable. ID number should be set starting at 0  
and must be set lower than 8 if the drive is to be booted from.  
If your hard drives still do not show, please fill out the included customer support form and call  
your customer support representative. Please pay special attention to the following information:  
•
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What add-in adapters do you have in your system (manufacturer and model number)?  
What types of hard drives are in the system (manufacturer and model number)?  
If you are using a SCSI cable to attach your drives, what kind of terminator do you have at the  
end of the cable? (manufacturer and type e.g. ultra 160)  
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What are the SCSI IDs of the devices on your SCSI bus?  
How many SCSI channels are you using?  
Are you using a hot-swap backplane with your third party adapter?  
What memory is being used? Is it on the tested memory list? Contact your customer service  
representative for the latest tested memory list.  
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Issue 9: My hard drives don’t show up under Windows NT  
Verify that all your drives are detected during POST (see issue 8). IDE devices will be identified  
and listed on the screen by the server board BIOS and SCSI drives will be identified and listed on  
the screen by the SCSI BIOS.  
Windows NT 4.0 does not ship with the latest drivers for some SCSI controllers. Because of this,  
Windows NT installation must be directed to the proper drivers during installation. To do this, you  
must press the F6 key during installation start up at the sight of the first “installation blue screen.”  
This will allow you to skip auto-detection and manually install a driver. The other way to perform  
a manual install is to use the three boot floppies. When asked to perform an auto detection of mass  
storage devices or do it manually, choose to do it manually and you will be asked to choose from a  
list or provide the driver from a floppy. If you are unsure about what you should choose from the  
list, contact your customer service representative.  
If your system can still not see the onboard adapter or your hard drives, please fill out the included  
customer support form and call your customer support representative. Please pay special attention  
to the following information:  
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Does the SCSI controller identify itself during POST?  
Can you see the drives being identified at POST either by the system BIOS or the SCSI BIOS?  
(You should see the manufacturer’s name and drive type during the Adaptec SCSI scan).  
If you are using a SCSI cable to attach your drives, what kind of terminator do you have at the  
end of the cable? (manufacturer and type e.g. ultra 160)  
What memory is being used? Is it on the tested memory list? Contact your customer service  
representative for the latest tested memory list.  
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Checking Field Replaceable Units (FRU) with the  
Diagnostic Wizard  
The Diagnostic Wizard is a suite of test utilities that check the functionality of Field Replaceable  
Units (FRU). First, the wizard displays a list of test modules to choose from. After completing the  
tests, the selected test modules return either a PASS or FAIL status on tested components. To run  
the Diagnostic Wizard, run it from the Service Partition installed on the system. For instructions  
on setting up the service partition, see the Installation Guide for the Intel Server Control.  
Starting the Service Partition & Test Menu  
The Diagnostic Wizard may be started remotely, or you can do the following to work locally:  
1. Power on your system. If it is currently running, restart using the method recommended by  
your operating system vendor. For example, in MS-DOS you press <Ctrl+Alt+Del>.  
2. When your screen displays the message  
F2 to enter setup  
3. Press <F2>.  
4. Once System Setup is started, use the arrow keys to highlight the Advanced menu.  
5. Highlight Server Management and press <Enter>.  
6. Highlight Service Boot and press <Enter>.  
7. A menu is displayed. Highlight Enable and press <Enter>.  
8. Press <F10> to save and exit setup.  
9. Press Y to confirm saving current settings.  
10. The system restarts to a ROM-DOS prompt. At this point, you can execute any software  
installed on your Service Partition from the command line, or you can run the Diagnostic  
Wizard as instructed below.  
NOTE  
✏
The option in System Setup to perform a Service Boot is a flag only. As soon as you save and exit  
setup, it is reset to disable. The next reboot returns you to the operating system or boot manager.  
Therefore, to reboot to the service partition, you must follow the steps above every time.  
11. To open the Diagnostic Wizard test selection menu, type testmenuand press <Enter>.  
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Running Tests  
NOTE  
✏
The test modules included with your Server Software Kit CD are specifically designed to run on  
the server system you purchased from Intel. Running the tests on any other platform results in the  
following error message.  
This Motherboard is not supported by this test.  
Press any key to exit.  
After displaying this message, the program terminates.  
Test Menu  
The Test Menu displays a list of tests that you can run. Use your keyboard cursor (arrow) keys to  
highlight the desired test and press <Enter> to execute it.  
SAMPLE SCREEN DISPLAY  
H820diag Version 1.0 ©Copyright 1999 Intel Corp. All Rights Reserved.  
Server Diagnostic Options  
Quick Test  
Comprehensive Test  
Comprehensive Test with continuous looping  
Highlight selection using Cursor UP/DOWN and press ENTER  
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System Configuration Check  
Before executing the tests, the system hardware is scanned and a message is displayed for  
confirmation. Before continuing with the tests, check the accuracy of the scan. Once you are sure  
that the system has successfully scanned the system hardware, press <Enter>.  
To cancel press <Ctrl + Break>. A message is displayed and instructs you to check all hardware  
and cable connections before returning to the test menu.  
SAMPLE SCREEN DISPLAY  
DiagWiz Test Configuration  
Base Memory Size:  
CPU Type:  
640KB  
Pentium® III Processor  
CPU Speed:  
550MHz  
Present  
Present  
101-Key  
Enabled  
128  
CPU SMP #0:  
CPU SMP #1:  
Keyboard Type:  
Mouse:  
RTC RAM Size:  
Number of SCSI  
Channels:  
2
COM2 at Port Address:  
LPT1:  
2F8 is enabled  
0x378  
Floppy Cfg. Drive A:  
Hard Drive 0:  
1.44MB (3.5 inch)  
Cylinders: 531 Heads: 255 Sectors:65 Total Size:  
4157MB  
Video Subsystem:  
External Cache Size:  
Memory Size:  
Rage IIC, 1024K video RAM  
512KB  
128MB  
If the above configuration is correct, press <Enter> to continue  
or press <Ctrl + Break> to quit.  
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Test Results  
Once the tests have ran, a summary is displayed showing the status of each test. If an FRU passed  
the test, the text PASSED in green letters is displayed. If an FRU failed the test, the text FAILED  
in red letters is displayed.  
The report is broken down by FRU. Each section contains the status of every test run for one FRU.  
The text for an FRU is red even if just one test fails. The specific tests that failed are indicated  
below it in the report. Also be aware that the failure of some tests may effect the passing or  
failing of subsequent tests. If all the tests for an individual FRU pass, the FRU is displayed in  
Green.  
SAMPLE SCREEN DISPLAY  
CPU FRU  
PASSED  
PASSED  
PASSED  
PASSED  
PASSED  
PASSED  
PASSED  
PASSED  
PASSED  
PASSED  
MATH_COPROCESSOR  
CPU  
SMP_PROCESSOR_0  
MEMORY FRU  
MEMORY  
STRESS  
HARD DISK FRU  
HARD DISK 0  
HARD DISK 1  
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5 Technical Reference  
This section includes:  
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Connectors’ pinouts and baseboard locations  
Information on baseboard jumpers  
Baseboard interrupts  
Video modes  
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Connectors  
The following figure shows connector locations on the baseboard. This section provides pin  
information about the connectors.  
B
C
D
E
G
H
A
F
I
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3
1
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J
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FF  
3
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K
L
B1  
DD  
CC  
BB  
M
N
AA  
O
P
Q
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Item Connector  
Description  
Item Connector  
Description  
A.  
J1A1  
Keyboard and Mouse  
Connector  
R.  
J9F2  
Jumper Block  
B.  
C.  
J1B3  
J2B1  
J2A2  
Internal USB  
S.  
T.  
U.  
J9G1  
J9G2  
J9H1  
Jumper Block  
VRM Connector #3  
Ultra 160 Wide SCSI Channel B  
Ultra 160 Wide SCSI Channel A  
VRM Connector #4 (VRM  
above)  
J2C1  
VRM Connector #2 (VRM  
below)  
V.  
J7J1  
Legacy Narrow SCSI Connector  
D.  
E.  
F.  
J3C1  
J4C1  
J3A1  
Fan Connector #1  
Fan Connector #4  
Fan Connector #2  
W.  
X.  
Y.  
J7H1  
J6J1  
J6F1  
SMM Feature Connector  
Legacy Wide SCSI  
Memory Expansion Card  
Connector  
G.  
H.  
J4A1  
Fan Connector #3  
Z.  
(Top to  
bottom)  
(Top to  
bottom)  
J4F1  
PCI Slot #3 P64-A1  
J7A1  
J7B1  
J7C1  
J7D1  
J9B2  
Processor Connector #4  
Processor Connector #3  
Processor Connector #2  
Processor Connector #1  
J4G1  
J4G2  
J4H1  
J4H2  
J4J1  
PCI Slot #4 P64-A2  
PCI Slot #5 P64-B1  
PCI Slot #6 P64-B2  
PCI Slot #7 P64-B3  
PCI Slot #8 P64-B4  
I.  
Auxiliary Power  
Connector  
J.  
(Top to  
bottom)  
AA.  
J2E1  
PCI Slot #2 P32-C1  
PCI Slot #1 P32-C2  
J9B1  
J9D1  
Main Power Connector A  
Main Power Connector B  
BB.  
CC.  
J2D1  
J3D1  
Hot Plug Indicator Board  
Connector (HPIB)  
K.  
J9E1  
IDE Activity Input  
Connector  
DD.  
J1D2  
ICMB Connector  
L.  
J9E4  
J9E5  
J9E6  
J9E3  
SMBus Connector  
IDE Connector  
EE.  
FF.  
J1D1  
J1C2  
J1C1  
Video  
USB  
NIC  
M.  
N.  
O.  
Floppy Connector  
Front Panel Connector  
GG.  
HH.  
(Top to  
bottom)  
P.  
J8F1  
J9F1  
IMB Connector  
Jumper Block  
J1A2  
J1B2  
J1B1  
Serial Port A  
Parallel Port  
Serial Port B  
Q.  
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Power Distribution Board Interface Connectors (J9B1, J9D1,  
J9B2)  
The SKA4 Baseboard receives its main power through two primary and one auxiliary power  
connectors. The two main power connectors are identified as J9B1 and J9D1. The auxiliary  
power connector, identified as J9B2, provides a power subsystem communication path, control  
signals, power supply sense connections and other miscellaneous signals defined in the table  
below.  
Table 48. Main Power Connector A (J9B1)  
Current Carrying  
Pin  
Signal  
Type*  
power  
ground  
ground  
ground  
ground  
power  
power  
power  
power  
power  
power  
ground  
ground  
ground  
ground  
power  
power  
power  
power  
power  
Capability  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
Description  
1
12V  
Power supply 12V  
2
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
VCC  
Ground return connection  
Ground return connection  
Ground return connection  
Ground return connection  
Power Supply 5V  
3
4
5
6
7
VCC  
Power Supply 5V  
8
VCC  
Power Supply 5V  
9
VCC  
Power Supply 5V  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
VCC  
Power Supply 5V  
SB5V  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
VCC  
Power Supply 5V standby  
Ground return connection  
Ground return connection  
Ground return connection  
Ground return connection  
Power Supply 5V  
VCC  
Power Supply 5V  
VCC  
Power Supply 5V  
VCC  
Power Supply 5V  
VCC  
Power Supply 5V  
*
Type (in, out, in/out, power, ground) is from the perspective of the baseboard.  
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Table 49. Main Power Connector B (J9D1)  
Current Carrying  
Capability  
Pin  
1
Signal  
VCC3  
VCC3  
VCC3  
VCC3  
VCC3  
VCC3  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
12V  
Type*  
power  
power  
power  
power  
power  
power  
ground  
ground  
ground  
ground  
ground  
power  
power  
power  
power  
power  
power  
power  
ground  
ground  
ground  
ground  
ground  
power  
Description  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
6 Amps  
Power supply 3.3V  
2
Power supply 3.3V  
3
Power supply 3.3V  
4
Power supply 3.3V  
5
Power supply 3.3V  
6
Power supply 3.3V  
7
Ground return connection  
Ground return connection  
Ground return connection  
Ground return connection  
Ground return connection  
Power Supply 12V  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
VCC3  
VCC3  
VCC3  
VCC3  
VCC3  
VCC3  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
12V  
Power supply 3.3V  
Power supply 3.3V  
Power supply 3.3V  
Power supply 3.3V  
Power supply 3.3V  
Power supply 3.3V  
Ground return connection  
Ground return connection  
Ground return connection  
Ground return connection  
Ground return connection  
Power Supply 12V  
*
Type (in, out, in/out, power, ground) is from the perspective of the baseboard.  
Table 50. Auxiliary Power Connector (J9B2)  
Current Carrying  
Pin  
Signal  
Type*  
ground  
out  
Capability  
Description  
1
Ground  
Ground return connection  
Sense line feedback to power supply  
Sense line feedback to power supply  
2
5V Sense  
3.3V Sense  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
3
out  
4
BMC FAN SPD CTL out  
5
SM PRI 5VSB SCL  
SM PRI 5VSB SDA  
Ground  
in/out  
Server Management I2C bus - clock  
Server Management I2C bus - data  
Ground return connection  
6
in/out  
ground  
in  
7
8
PWRGD PS  
N/A  
Signal from power subsystem indicating  
power is stable  
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Table 50. Auxiliary Power Connector (J9B2) (continued)  
Current Carrying  
Pin  
Signal  
Type*  
Capability  
Description  
9
PS PWR ON_L  
out  
N/A  
Control signal from baseboard to power  
supply  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
Ground  
-12V  
ground  
power  
Ground return connection  
Power Supply negative 12V  
Key  
N/A  
12V  
power  
Power Supply 12V  
Ground  
ground  
Ground return connection  
*
Type (in, out, in/out, power, ground) is from the perspective of the baseboard.  
Front Panel Interface (J9E3)  
The front panel attaches to a 30-pin header on the baseboard. The header contains reset, NMI,  
sleep, and power control buttons, LED indicators, and an IPMB connection. The table below  
summarizes the front panel signal pins, including the signal mnemonic, name, and brief  
description.  
Table 51. Front Panel Connector (J9E3)  
Pin  
Signal  
Type*  
Description  
1
SPKR_FP  
out  
SPEAKER DATA for the front panel/chassis mounted  
speaker.  
2
3
GROUND  
ground  
in  
GROUND is the power supply ground.  
CHASSIS_INTRUSION  
CHASSIS INTRUSION is connected to the BMC and  
indicates that the chassis has been opened.  
CHASSIS_INTRUSION is pulled high to +5 V standby on the  
baseboard.  
4
FP_HD_ACT*  
out  
HARD DRIVE ACTIVITY indicates there is activity on one of  
the hard disk controllers in the system.  
5
6
+5V  
power  
in  
+5 V is the 5 volt power supply.  
FP_SLP_BTN*  
FRONT PANEL SLEEP is connected to the BMC and causes  
the system to be put to sleep if supported by the operating  
system. FP_SLP_BTN* is pulled high to +5 V on the  
baseboard and is intended to be connected to a momentary-  
contact push button (connected to GROUND when pushed)  
on the system front.  
7
COOL_FLT_LED*  
out  
COOLING FAULT LED indicates that either a fan failure has  
occurred or the system is approaching an over-temperature  
situation. COOL_FLT_LED* is an output of the BMC.  
8
9
PWR_LED*  
out  
out  
POWER PRESENT LED.  
PWR_FLT_LED*  
SYSTEM FAULT indicates that either a power fault or SCSI  
drive failure has occurred in the system.  
10  
11  
GROUND  
ground  
in/out  
GROUND is the power supply ground.  
I2C DATA is the data signal for the Intelligent Platform  
SM_IMB_SDA  
Management Bus.  
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Table 51. Front Panel Connector (J9E3) (continued)  
Pin  
Signal  
Type*  
Description  
12  
FP_NMI_BTN*  
in  
FRONT PANEL NMI is connected to a BMC input port,  
allowing the front panel to generate an NMI. FP_NMI_BTN*  
is pulled high to +5 V on the baseboard and is intended to be  
connected to a momentary-contact push button (connected to  
GROUND when pushed) on the system front panel.  
13  
14  
SM_IMB_SCL  
FP_RST_BTN*  
in/out  
in  
I2C CLOCK is the clock signal for the Intelligent Platform  
Management Bus.  
FRONT PANEL RESET is connected to the BMC. A hard  
resent occurs and all baseboard devices, except for the BMC  
are reset. FP_RST_BTN* is pulled high to +5V on the  
baseboard, and is intended to be connected to a momentary-  
contact push button (connected to GROUND when pushed)  
on the system front panel.  
15  
16  
+5V standby  
power  
in  
+5 V STANDBY is the standby 5 volt power supply.  
FP_PWR_BTN*  
FRONT PANEL POWER CONTROL is connected to the  
BMC and causes the power to toggle (on → off, or off → on).  
FP_PWR_BTN* is pulled high to +5 V standby on the  
baseboard and is intended to be connected to a momentary-  
contact push button (connected to GROUND when pushed)  
on the system front panel.  
17  
SM_FP_ISOL  
in  
SM_FP_ISOL, when asserted, isolates the front panel SM  
bus.  
18  
19  
GROUND  
ground  
in  
GROUND is the power supply ground.  
FAN_TACH(0)  
FAN_TACH signal is connected to the BMC to monitor the  
FAN speed.  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
FAN_TACH(1)  
FAN_TACH(2)  
FAN_TACH(3)  
FAN_TACH(4)  
FAN_TACH(5)  
FAN_TACH(6)  
FAN_TACH(7)  
in  
in  
in  
in  
in  
in  
in  
FAN_TACH signal is connected to the BMC to monitor the  
FAN speed.  
FAN_TACH signal is connected to the BMC to monitor the  
FAN speed.  
FAN_TACH signal is connected to the BMC to monitor the  
FAN speed.  
FAN_TACH signal is connected to the BMC to monitor the  
FAN speed.  
FAN_TACH signal is connected to the BMC to monitor the  
FAN speed.  
FAN_TACH signal is connected to the BMC to monitor the  
FAN speed.  
FAN_TACH signal is connected to the BMC to monitor the  
FAN speed.  
27  
28  
29  
30  
RJ45_ACTLED_R  
reserved  
in  
NIC activity LED.  
-
Reserved.  
SM_PRI_SCL  
SM_PRI_SDA  
in/out  
in/out  
I2C CLOCK is the clock signal for the Primary Private Bus.  
I2C DATA is the data signal for the Primary Private Bus.  
*
Type (in, out, in/out, power, ground) is from the perspective of the baseboard.  
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Hot-Plug PCI Indicator Board Interface (J3D1)  
The Hot-Plug PCI Indicator Board (HPIB) contains the necessary LEDs and pushbutton switches  
to help the user run PCI Hot-Plug (PHP) operations.  
To indicate slot status, each PHP slot contains a green LED and amber LED. The actual  
interpretation of the LEDs depends on the operating system running on the system.  
Each PHP slot also has a momentary pushbutton switch. When you push this button, the SKA4  
baseboard notifies the operating system that a PHP operation on the respective slot is requested. If  
PHP operation is supported by the operating system, the user momentarily presses the switch and  
then waits for the operating system to signal via the LEDs that the PHP slot has been disabled.  
The user can then perform the desired PHP operation on the slot, such as replacing, removing, or  
adding a PCI adapter. When the user wants the operating system to enable and initialize the PHP  
slot, the user momentarily presses the switch again.  
This (Active Low) pushbutton switch for the respective slot is routed to the PRSNT1# input to the  
PCI Hot-Plug Controller (PHPC). This switch should not be confused with slot-interlock switches,  
which are used in conjunction with mechanical lever designs to prevent access to an energized  
PHP slot. The slot interlock inputs into the PHPC are permanently pulled down to ground and are  
not accessible through the Hot-Plug PCI Indicator Board interface.  
NOTE  
✏
The HW push button is located on the Hot-Plug Indicator board. Do not use  
this button to turn power on and off to the PCI slot. In some instances,  
pushing this button interrupts normal operation of the operating system.  
Instead, turn power off using a Hot-Plug PCI application.  
The Hot-Plug PCI Indicator Board interface contains the necessary signals to drive the LEDs and  
receive the pushbutton signals.  
A 20-pin connector is provided on the baseboard for connection to the external HPIB. The pin out  
for this connector is given in the table below.  
Table 52. Hot-Plug Indicator Board Connector Pin Out (J3D1)  
Connector contact  
Signal Name  
Connector contact  
Signal Name  
1
Vcc  
2
GROUND  
3
P64_A_SWITCH<0>  
P64_A_AMB_LED<0>  
P64_A_GRN_LED<1>  
P64_B_SWITCH<0>  
P64_B_AMB_LED<0>  
P64_B_GRN_LED<1>  
P64_B_SWITCH<2>  
P64_A_AMB_LED<2>  
P64_A_GRN_LED<3>  
4
P64_A_GRN_LED<1>  
P64_A_SWITCH<1>  
P64_A_AMB_LED<1>  
P64_A_GRN_LED<0>  
P64_B_SWITCH<1>  
P64_A_AMB_LED<1>  
P64_A_GRN_LED<2>  
P64_B_SWITCH<3>  
P64_A_AMB_LED<3>  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
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Memory Module Interface (J6F1)  
Table 53. Memory Module Interface  
Pin**  
Signal Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
A001  
GND  
B001  
PIN_B1  
A084  
GND  
B084  
MAA9  
A002  
A003  
A004  
A005  
A006  
A007  
A008  
A009  
A010  
A011  
A012  
A013  
A014  
A015  
A016  
A017  
A018  
A019  
A020  
A021  
A022  
A023  
A024  
A025  
A026  
A027  
A028  
A029  
A030  
A031  
A032  
A033  
A034  
A035  
A036  
A037  
GND  
B002  
B003  
B004  
B005  
B006  
B007  
B008  
B009  
B010  
B011  
B012  
B013  
B014  
B015  
B016  
B017  
B018  
B019  
B020  
B021  
B022  
B023  
B024  
B025  
B026  
B027  
B028  
B029  
B030  
B031  
B032  
B033  
B034  
B035  
B036  
B037  
VCC3  
A085  
MAA10  
MAA11  
GND  
B085  
B086  
B087  
B088  
VCC3  
GND  
SYNTH_OUT_MADPCLK A086  
MAA12  
MAA13  
VCC3  
GND  
VCC3  
A087  
A088  
A089  
A090  
A091  
A092  
A093  
A094  
A095  
A096  
A097  
A098  
A099  
A100  
A101  
A102  
A103  
A104  
A105  
A106  
A107  
A108  
A109  
A110  
A111  
A112  
A113  
A114  
A115  
A116  
A117  
A118  
A119  
A120  
ASCLK  
CMD0  
GND  
VCC3  
MAA14  
ASDATA  
CMD16  
VCC3  
MCD_MUXSEL B089  
VCC3  
GND  
B090  
B091  
B092  
B093  
B094  
B095  
B096  
B097  
B098  
B099  
B100  
B101  
B102  
B103  
B104  
B105  
B106  
B107  
B108  
B109  
B110  
B111  
B112  
B113  
B114  
B115  
B116  
B117  
B118  
B119  
B120  
VCC3  
CMD1  
CMD2  
GND  
BSCLK  
MECC12  
GND  
VCC3  
CMD3  
CMD19  
VCC3  
BSDATA  
MECC14  
VCC3  
CMD17  
CMD4  
GND  
MECC13  
MECC15  
GND  
CMD20  
CMD6  
VCC3  
CMD97  
CMD96  
VCC3  
CMD18  
CMD5  
GND  
CMD112  
CMD113  
GND  
CMD21  
CMD23  
VCC3  
CMD98  
CMD99  
VCC3  
CMD8  
CMD7  
GND  
CMD114  
CMD100  
GND  
CMD22  
CMD9  
VCC3  
CMD116  
CMD115  
VCC3  
CMD25  
CMD26  
GND  
CMD101  
CMD117  
GND  
CMD24  
CMD10  
VCC3  
CMD102  
CMD103  
VCC3  
CMD12  
CMD28  
GND  
CMD118  
CMD119  
GND  
CMD11  
CMD27  
VCC3  
CMD104  
CMD120  
VCC3  
CMD29  
CMD14  
GND  
CMD105  
CMD121  
GND  
CMD30  
CMD13  
VCC3  
CMD106  
CMD107  
VCC3  
CMD15  
CMD31  
GND  
CMD122  
CMD123  
GND  
MECC0  
MECC1  
VCC3  
CMD108  
CMD124  
VCC3  
MECC2  
MECC3  
GND  
CMD109  
CMD125  
GND  
CKE_0  
0_RAS  
VCC3  
CMD110  
CMD126  
VCC3  
0_WE*  
0_CAS  
GND  
GND  
0_CS0  
0_CS1  
GND  
VCC3  
CMD111  
VCC3  
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Table 53. Memory Module Interface (continued)  
Pin**  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
A038  
0_CS2  
B038  
VCC3  
A121  
CMD127  
B121  
CKE_1  
A039  
A040  
A041  
A042  
A043  
A044  
A045  
A046  
A047  
A048  
A049  
A050  
A051  
A052  
A053  
A054  
A055  
A056  
A057  
A058  
A059  
A060  
A061  
A062  
A063  
A064  
A065  
A066  
A067  
A068  
A069  
A070  
A071  
A072  
A073  
A074  
0_CS3  
GND  
B039  
B040  
B041  
B042  
B043  
B044  
B045  
B046  
B047  
B048  
B049  
B050  
B051  
B052  
B053  
B054  
B055  
B056  
B057  
B058  
B059  
B060  
B061  
B062  
B063  
B064  
B065  
B066  
B067  
B068  
B069  
B070  
B071  
B072  
B073  
0_MCDOE*  
MEMPRSNT  
VCC3  
A122  
A123  
A124  
A125  
A126  
A127  
A128  
A129  
A130  
A131  
A132  
A133  
A134  
A135  
A136  
A137  
A138  
A139  
A140  
A141  
A142  
A143  
A144  
A145  
A146  
A147  
A148  
A149  
A150  
A151  
A152  
A153  
A154  
A155  
A156  
A157  
GND  
B122  
B123  
B124  
B125  
B126  
B127  
B128  
B129  
B130  
B131  
B132  
B133  
B134  
B135  
B136  
B137  
B138  
B139  
B140  
B141  
B142  
B143  
B144  
B145  
B146  
B147  
B148  
B149  
B150  
B151  
B152  
B153  
B154  
B155  
B156  
B157  
1_RAS  
VCC3  
1_WE*  
1_CAS  
GND  
0_MCDSEL*  
GND  
1_CS0  
1_CS1  
VCC3  
TMD0  
GND  
VCC3  
1_CS2  
1_CS3  
GND  
CMD34  
CMD50  
GND  
VCC3  
1_MCDOE*  
1_MCDSEL*  
VCC3  
CMD49  
CMD54  
VCC3  
CMD80  
MECC8  
GND  
CMD52  
CMD51  
GND  
MECC10  
CMD64  
VCC3  
CMD33  
CMD32  
VCC3  
CMD81  
MECC9  
GND  
CMD40  
CMD38  
GND  
MECC11  
CMD65  
VCC3  
CMD53  
CMD36  
VCC3  
CMD66  
CMD82  
GND  
CMD35  
CMD42  
GND  
CMD85  
CMD67  
VCC3  
CMD58  
CMD39  
VCC3  
CMD83  
CMD84  
GND  
GND  
CMD68  
CMD71  
VCC3  
GND  
VCC3  
CMD55  
CMD37  
GND  
VCC3  
CMD87  
CMD70  
GND  
CMD43  
CMD57  
VCC3  
CMD86  
CMD69  
VCC3  
CMD56  
CMD62  
GND  
CMD73  
CMD89  
GND  
CMD63  
CMD61  
VCC3  
CMD72  
CMD88  
VCC3  
CMD44  
CMD60  
GND  
CMD76  
CMD92  
GND  
CMD41  
MECC6  
VCC3  
CMD75  
CMD91  
VCC3  
CMD47  
CMD48  
GND  
CMD74  
CMD90  
GND  
CMD59  
CMD45  
VCC3  
CMD78  
CMD77  
VCC3  
CMD46  
MECC7  
GND  
CMD94  
CMD93  
GND  
MECC4  
MECC5  
VCC3  
CMD79  
CMD95  
VCC3  
GND  
GND  
MADPCLK_FB_DLY B074  
VCC3  
GND  
VCC3  
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Table 53. Memory Module Interface (continued)  
Pin**  
Signal Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
A075  
GND  
B075  
BCLK_MADP_OUT  
A158  
GND  
B158  
VCC3  
A076  
A077  
A078  
A079  
A080  
A081  
A082  
A083  
MAA0  
MAA1  
GND  
B076  
B077  
B078  
B079  
B080  
B081  
B082  
B083  
VCC3  
A159  
A160  
A161  
A162  
A163  
A164  
A165  
A166  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
PIN_A165  
NC  
B159  
B160  
B161  
B162  
B163  
B164  
B165  
B166  
VCC3  
VCC3  
VCC3  
RESERVED162  
VCC  
VCC3  
SDRDCLK_HE_DLY  
VCC3  
MAA2  
MAA3  
GND  
MAA4  
MAA5  
VCC  
MAA6  
MAA7  
VCC3  
VCC  
MAA8  
NC  
*
Signal active low.  
** Pins are numbered with respect to the module edge connector. Axx signals appear on the front  
(processor side) of the processor card.  
Processor Module Connector (J7A1, J7B1, J7C1, J7D1)  
Table 54. Processor Card Connector Pin Out (J7A1, J7B1, J7C1, J7D1)  
Pin**  
A001  
A002  
A003  
A004  
A005  
A006  
A007  
A008  
A009  
A010  
A011  
A012  
A013  
A014  
A015  
Signal  
RESERVED (nc) B001  
VCC_TAP B002  
RESERVED (nc) B003  
Pin  
Signal  
PWR_EN1  
VCCP  
Pin  
Signal  
GND  
D11*  
D10*  
GND  
D14*  
D9*  
Pin  
Signal  
RESERVED (nc)  
VCCP  
D17*  
A084  
A085  
A086  
A087  
A088  
A089  
A090  
A091  
B084  
B085  
B086  
B087  
B088  
B089  
B090  
B091  
B092  
B093  
B094  
B095  
B096  
B097  
B098  
OCVR_OK*  
TEST_VSS_B4  
VCCP  
GND  
B004  
B005  
B006  
B007  
B008  
B009  
B010  
B011  
B012  
B013  
B014  
B015  
D15*  
VTT  
VCCP  
D12*  
VTT  
VTT  
SELFSB1  
RESERVED_A8  
RESERVED_A9  
GND  
VTT  
GND  
D8*  
D7*  
VCCP  
VCCP  
D6*  
RESERVED (nc) A092  
D5*  
FLUSH*  
VCCP  
SMI*  
A093  
A094  
A095  
A096  
A097  
A098  
GND  
D3*  
D4*  
TEST_GND (pd)  
IERR*  
VCCP  
D2*  
D1*  
GND  
INIT*  
GND  
BCLK  
D0*  
A20M*  
VCCP  
STPCLK*  
VCCP  
RESET*  
FERR*  
TEST_VSS  
(pd)  
A016  
A017  
A018  
A019  
A020  
A021  
A022  
GND  
B016  
B017  
B018  
B019  
B020  
B021  
B022  
TCK  
A099  
A100  
A101  
A102  
A103  
A104  
GND  
BERR*  
A33*  
GND  
A34*  
A30*  
GND  
B099  
B100  
B101  
B102  
B103  
B104  
B105  
FRCERR  
VCCP  
A35*  
IGNNE*  
TDI  
VCCP  
SLP*  
TMS  
GND  
A32*  
TDO  
VCCP  
TRST*  
VCCP  
A29*  
PWRGOOD  
GND  
RESERVED (nc) A105  
A26*  
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Table 54. Processor Card Connector Pin Out (J7A1, J7B1, J7C1, J7D1) (continued)  
Pin**  
A023  
A024  
A025  
A026  
A027  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
A31*  
A27*  
GND  
A22*  
A23*  
Pin  
Signal  
VCCL2  
A24*  
***  
TEST_25 (pu)  
THERMTRIP*  
GND  
B023  
B024  
B025  
B026  
B027  
VCCP  
A106  
B106  
B107  
B108  
B109  
B110  
RESERVED (nc) A107  
RESERVED (nc) A108  
A28*  
OCRV_EN  
INTR  
VCCP  
A109  
A110  
VCCL2  
A20*  
TEST_VCCP  
(pu)  
A028  
A029  
A030  
A031  
A032  
A033  
A034  
A035  
A036  
A037  
A038  
A039  
A040  
A041  
A042  
A043  
GND  
B028  
B029  
B030  
B031  
B032  
B033  
B034  
B035  
B036  
B037  
B038  
B039  
B040  
B041  
B042  
B043  
NMI  
A111  
A112  
A113  
A114  
A115  
A116  
GND  
A19*  
A18*  
GND  
A16*  
A13*  
GND  
A14*  
GND  
A10*  
A5*  
B111  
B112  
B113  
B114  
B115  
B116  
B117  
B118  
B119  
B120  
B121  
B122  
B123  
B124  
B125  
B126  
A21*  
PICD0  
PREQ*  
GND  
VCCP  
PICCLK  
PICD1  
VCCP  
BP2*  
VCCL2  
A25*  
A15*  
BP3*  
VCC_L2  
A17*  
BMP0*  
GND  
RESERVED (nc) A117  
A11*  
BINIT*  
DEP0*  
VSS  
VCCP  
PRDY*  
BPM1*  
VCCP  
DEP2*  
DEP4*  
VCCP  
DEP7*  
D62*  
A118  
A119  
A120  
A121  
A122  
A123  
A124  
A125  
A126  
VCC_L2  
A12*  
VCCL2  
A8*  
DEP1*  
DEP3*  
GND  
GND  
A9*  
A7*  
VCCL2  
A3*  
DEP5*  
DEP6*  
GND  
A4*  
GND  
A6*  
RESERVED  
(nc)  
VCCL2  
A044  
A045  
A046  
A047  
A048  
A049  
A050  
A051  
A052  
A053  
A054  
A055  
A056  
A057  
A058  
A059  
A060  
D61*  
B044  
B045  
B046  
B047  
B048  
B049  
B050  
B051  
B052  
B053  
B054  
B055  
B056  
B057  
B058  
B059  
B060  
VCCP  
D58*  
A127  
A128  
A129  
A130  
A131  
A132  
A133  
A134  
A135  
A136  
A137  
A138  
A139  
A140  
A141  
A142  
A143  
BNR*  
GND  
B127  
B128  
B129  
B130  
B131  
B132  
B133  
B134  
B135  
B136  
B137  
B138  
B139  
B140  
B141  
B142  
B143  
AERR*  
REQ0*  
VCCL2  
REQ1*  
REQ4*  
VCCL2  
LOCK*  
DRDY*  
VCCL2  
RS0*  
D55*  
GND  
D63*  
BPRI*  
TRDY*  
GND  
D60*  
VCCP  
D56*  
D53*  
GND  
D50*  
DEFER*  
REQ2*  
GND  
D57*  
VCCP  
D54*  
D46*  
GND  
D59*  
REQ3*  
HITM*  
GND  
D49*  
VCCP  
D48*  
D51*  
HIT*  
GND  
D52*  
DBSY*  
RS1*  
VCCL2  
RS2*  
CPU_SENSE  
GND  
VCCP  
L2_SENSE  
VCCP  
D41*  
GND  
RP*  
D42*  
BR2*  
VCCL2  
BR3*  
D45*  
BR0*  
GND  
D47*  
GND  
BR1*  
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Table 54. Processor Card Connector Pin Out (J7A1, J7B1, J7C1, J7D1) (continued)  
Pin**  
A061  
A062  
A063  
A064  
A065  
A066  
A067  
A068  
Signal  
D39*  
Pin  
Signal  
VCCP  
D44*  
Pin  
Signal  
ADS*  
Pin  
Signal  
B061  
B062  
B063  
B064  
B065  
B066  
B067  
B068  
A144  
A145  
A146  
A147  
A148  
A149  
A150  
A151  
B144  
B145  
B146  
B147  
B148  
B149  
B150  
B151  
VCCL2  
***  
TEST_25 (pu)  
GND  
AP0*  
RSP*  
D36*  
GND  
AP1*  
D43*  
VCCP  
D40*  
VID2_CORE  
VID1_CORE  
GND  
VCCL2  
D37*  
RESERVED (nc)  
VID3_CORE  
VCCL2  
GND  
D34*  
D33*  
VCCP  
D38*  
VID4_CORE  
D35*  
RESERVED  
(nc)  
VID0_CORE  
A069  
A070  
A071  
A072  
A073  
A074  
A075  
A076  
A077  
A078  
A079  
A080  
A081  
A082  
A083  
GND  
D31*  
D30*  
GND  
D27*  
D24*  
GND  
D23*  
D21*  
GND  
D16*  
D13*  
GND  
B069  
B070  
B071  
B072  
B073  
B074  
B075  
B076  
B077  
B078  
B079  
B080  
B081  
B082  
D32*  
A152  
A153  
A154  
A155  
A156  
A157  
A158  
A159  
A160  
A161  
A162  
A163  
A164  
A165  
GND  
B152  
B153  
B154  
B155  
B156  
B157  
B158  
B159  
B160  
B161  
B162  
B163  
B164  
B165  
VID0_L2  
VCCL2  
VCCP  
D28*  
VID2_L2  
VID1_L2  
GND  
VID4_L2  
VID3_L2  
VCCL2  
D29*  
VCCP  
D26*  
VTT  
VTT  
VTT  
D25*  
GND  
VTT  
VCCP  
D22*  
SA2  
VCCL2  
VCC3.3  
GND  
SCLK  
D19*  
SDAT  
VCCP  
D18*  
SA1  
VCCL2  
SA0  
RESERVED (nc)  
RESERVED (nc)  
RESERVED (nc)  
D20*  
GND  
TEST_VTT (pu)  
RESERVED (nc) B083  
Signal is active low.  
VCCP  
RESERVED (nc)  
PWR_EN0  
*
** Pins are numbered with respect to the module edge connector. Axx signals appear on the front  
(processor side) of the processor card.  
*** Signals that have no connection except for a pullup resistor to 2.5 volts are labeled with the signal  
mnemonic followed by “(pu).”  
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Processor Termination, Regulation, and Power  
The termination circuitry required by the Intel Pentium III Xeon processor bus (AGTL+) signaling  
environment and the circuitry to set the AGTL+ reference voltage, are implemented directly on the  
processor cards. The baseboard provides 1.5 V AGTL+ termination power (VTT), and VRM  
8.3-compliant DC-to-DC converters to provide processor power (VCCP) at each connector. The  
baseboard provides three embedded and three VRM sockets to power the processors, which derive  
power from the +5 V and 12 V supplies. Each processor has a separate VRM to power its core;  
however, two processors share a VRM to power their cache.  
Table 55. Processor VRM Connectors (J2A2, J2B1, J2C1): Add-in VRM Connector  
Pin Listing  
Pin  
A1  
Signal  
P5VIN1  
P5VIN2  
P5VIN3  
P12VIN1  
P12VIN3  
P1SHARE  
VID0  
Type*  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
A2  
A3  
A4  
A5  
A6  
A7  
OUT  
A8  
VID2  
OUT  
A9  
VID4  
OUT  
A10  
A11  
A12  
A13  
A14  
A15  
A16  
A17  
A18  
A19  
A20  
B1  
VCCP1  
VSS1  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
VCCP2  
VSS2  
VCCP3  
VSS3  
VCCP4  
VSS4  
VCCP5  
VSS5  
VCCP6  
P5VIN4  
P5VIN5  
P5VIN6  
P12VIN2  
RES  
B2  
B3  
B4  
B5  
B6  
OUTEN  
VID1  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
B7  
B8  
VID3  
B9  
PWRGOOD  
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Table 55. Processor VRM Connectors (J2A2, J2B1, J2C1): Add-in VRM Connector  
Pin Listing (continued)  
Pin  
Signal  
VSS6  
Type*  
B10  
B11  
B12  
B13  
B14  
B15  
B16  
B17  
B18  
B19  
B20  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
VCCP7  
VSS7  
VCCP8  
VSS8  
VCCP9  
VSS9  
VCCP10  
VSS10  
VCCP11  
VSS11  
*
Type (in/out) is from the perspective of the baseboard.  
Termination Card  
You must install a termination card in any vacant processor card slot to ensure reliable system  
operation.  
The termination card contains AGTL+ termination circuitry, clock signal termination, and Test  
Access Port (TAP) bypassing for the vacant connector. The system does not boot unless all slots  
are occupied with a processor or termination card.  
Server Monitor Module Connector (J7H1)  
The baseboard supports the Server Monitor Module feature connector. The table below shows the  
pinout of the 26-pin baseboard connector.  
On the SKA4 baseboard, pins 1, 9, 15, and 17 are connected to SMI_L, NMI, SECURE_MODE,  
and CHASSIS_INTRUSION. Some server systems do not monitor these signals.  
Table 56. Server Monitor Module Connector Pin Out  
Pin Signal  
Type*  
out  
Description—SKA4 Implementation  
System Management Interrupt: not supported on SMM  
I2C clock line  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SMI_L  
I2C_SCL  
in  
CONP_L  
out  
Connector Present: tied to ground on the baseboard  
Reserved pin: NC on baseboard  
Reserved  
PWR_CNTL_L  
I2C_SDA  
5VSTNDBY  
in  
Power supply on/off control: allows SMM to control system power  
I2C serial data line  
in/out  
out  
+5 V standby: monitored by SMM to determine if AC power is  
applied  
8
Reserved  
Pulled up to 5 V through 10k on baseboard  
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Table 56. Server Monitor Module Connector Pin Out (continued)  
Pin Signal  
Type*  
out  
Description—SKA4 Implementation  
9
NMI  
Non-maskable interrupt: not supported on SMM  
Baseboard voltage monitored by SMM card: connected to 3.3 V  
Baseboard reset signal from Server Monitor Module  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
HOST_AUX  
RESET_L  
GROUND  
GROUND  
Key  
out  
in  
ground Ground  
ground Ground  
No connect on baseboard  
Secure mode indication: not supported on SMM  
ground Ground  
out Chassis intrusion indication: not supported on SMM  
SECURE_MODE  
GROUND  
CHASSIS_INTRUSION  
Reserved  
Reserved  
GROUND  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
key  
out  
Reserved pin: NC on baseboard  
Reserved pin: NC on baseboard  
ground Ground  
Reserved pin: NC on baseboard  
Reserved pin: NC on baseboard  
Reserved pin: NC on baseboard  
Reserved pin: NC on baseboard  
No connect on baseboard  
Reserved  
Reserved pin: NC on baseboard  
*
Type (in/out) is from the perspective of the baseboard.  
SM Bus Connector (J9E4)  
This connector allows connection to the Memory Module I2C bus that the DIMMs EEPROMs  
reside on. A shorted I2C connection at the SM Bus I2C connector will prevent the system BIOS  
from sizing and configuring main memory.  
Table 57. SM Bus Connector (J9E4)  
Pin  
1
Signal  
Description  
Local I2C SDA  
GROUND  
OSB4 SM Bus Data Line  
2
3
Local I2C SCL  
OSB4 SM Bus Clock Line  
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ICMB Connector (J1D2)  
The external Intelligent Management Bus (ICMB) provides external access to IMB devices that are  
within the chassis. For example, you can externally access chassis management functions, alert  
logs, and post-mortem data. The ICMB connector also provides a mechanism for chassis power  
control. As an option, you can configure a server with an ICMB adapter board to provide two  
SEMCONN 6-pin connectors for daisy chained cabling.  
Table 58. ICMB Connector (J1D2)  
Pin  
1
Signal  
SDA  
Type  
Description  
IPMB I2C Data  
signal  
power  
signal  
power  
2
Ground  
SCL  
3
IPMB I2C Clock  
4
5 V standby  
Auxiliary I2C Connector (J9E4)  
TheSKA4 baseboard provides a 3-pin auxiliary I2C connector for OEM access to the IPMB. This  
connector is not isolated when power is off. Any devices connected must remain powered in this  
state or the BMC will not work properly.  
A shorted I2C connection at the auxiliary I2C connector will prevent restoration of main power  
because the BMC needs the bus to boot the server from standby power.  
Table 59. IMB Connector Pin out (J8F1)  
Pin  
1
Signal  
Description  
Local I2C SDA  
GROUND  
BMC IMB 5VSTNDBY Clock Line  
2
3
Local I2C SCL  
BMC IMB 5VSTNDBY Data Line  
Baseboard Fan Connectors (J3C1, J3A1, J4A1, J4C1)  
There are four fan connectors located on the baseboard. These connectors are to be used for  
additional processor cooling.  
The SKA4 baseboard only supports monitoring a total of 8 tachometer fan inputs. The front panel  
connector provides connections to all 8 tachometer fan inputs. The tachometer signals from these  
four processor fan connectors are connected to the same tachometer fan signals FAN_TACH(4),  
FAN_TACH(5), FAN_TACH(6), FAN_TACH(7) provided on the front panel connector J9E3.  
Therefore take care to ensure only one connection is utilized at any given time.  
Table 60. Processor Fan Connector #1 (J3C1)  
Pin  
1
Signal  
Ground  
12V  
Type*  
power  
power  
out  
Description  
GROUND is the power supply ground  
Power Supply 12V  
2
3
Fan Tach  
FAN_TACH signal is connected to the BMC to monitor the FAN speed  
*
Type (in/out) is from the perspective of the baseboard.  
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Table 61. Processor Fan Connector #2 (J3A1)  
Pin  
1
Signal  
Ground  
12V  
Type*  
power  
power  
out  
Description  
GROUND is the power supply ground  
Power Supply 12V  
2
3
Fan Tach  
FAN_TACH signal is connected to the BMC to monitor the FAN speed  
*
Type (in/out) is from the perspective of the baseboard.  
Table 62. Processor Fan Connector #3 (J4A1)  
Pin  
1
Signal  
Ground  
12V  
Type*  
power  
power  
out  
Description  
GROUND is the power supply ground  
Power Supply 12V  
2
3
Fan Tach  
FAN_TACH signal is connected to the BMC to monitor the FAN speed  
*
Type (in/out) is from the perspective of the baseboard.  
Table 63. Processor Fan Connector #4 (J4C1)  
Pin  
1
Signal  
Ground  
12V  
Type*  
power  
power  
out  
Description  
GROUND is the power supply ground  
Power Supply 12V  
2
3
Fan Tach  
FAN_TACH signal is connected to the BMC to monitor the FAN speed  
*
Type (in/out) is from the perspective of the baseboard.  
Internal USB Header (J1B3)  
Table 64. Internal USB Connector (J1B3)  
Pin  
1
Signal  
NC  
Description  
No Connect  
2
U_P2_L  
U_P2  
USB Port 2 – signal  
USB Port 2 + signal  
Ground  
3
4
GROUND  
Internal Disk Drive LED Connection  
Table 65. Internal USB Connector (J1B3)  
Pin  
1
Signal  
Description  
NC  
No Connect  
2
Activity Signal  
Activity Signal  
NC  
5V, High True Activity Signal  
Same as Pin 2 (Shorted to pin 2)  
No Connect  
3
4
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Baseboard Jumpers  
One 15-pin, one 11-pin, and one 3-pin single inline headers provide a total of eight 3-pin jumper  
blocks that control various configuration options. The jumper locations are shown in the figure  
below. The shaded areas show default jumper placement for each configurable option.  
JP1  
B
JP2  
C
A
JP3  
JP4  
OM09925  
Figure 14. SKA4 Configuration Jumpers  
A. PCI Add-in Slots  
B. Processors  
C. Configuration Jumpers  
Table 66. Configuration Jumper Settings  
Callout  
Name  
State  
Location  
JP1  
BMC Boot Block Write Enable  
Disable  
Enable  
13 – 14  
14 – 15  
JP2  
JP3  
JP4  
BIOS Recovery Boot  
Password Clear  
CMOS Clear  
Disable  
Enable  
9 – 10  
10 – 11  
Protect  
Erase  
5 – 6  
6 – 7  
BMC Control  
Force Erase  
1 – 2  
2 – 3  
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Table 67. Configuration of Jumpers  
Option  
Description  
CMOS  
If pins 1 and 2 of J9F2 are jumpered (default), NVRAM contents are preserved through  
system reset unless the user clears them through the front panel (by pressing the Power and  
Reset buttons together for four seconds). If pins 2 and 3 of J9F2 are jumpered, NVRAM  
contents are set to manufacturing default during system reset. If the jumper is removed,  
NVRAM contents are preserved through system reset.  
Password  
If pins 5 and 6 of J9F2 are jumpered (default), the current system password is maintained  
during system reset. If pins 6 and 7 are jumpered, the password is cleared on reset.  
BIOS  
Recovery  
If pins 9 and 10 of J9F2 are jumpered (default), BIOS jumps to a protected area of the flash  
part containing the "Recovery BIOS." If the normal BIOS gets corrupted, and you are unable  
to reload a fresh copy from the floppy disk, install the jumper between pins 10 and 11 of J9F2,  
which enables the system to boot from the Recovery BIOS. This code expects a fresh copy of  
the normal BIOS to be located on a floppy disk present in the floppy drive.  
Changing Jumper Settings  
CAUTIONS  
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: ESD can  
damage disk drives, boards, and other parts. We recommend that you do all  
procedures in this chapter only at an ESD-protected workstation. If one is  
not available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist  
strap attached to chassis ground any unpainted metal surface on your  
system when handling parts.  
ESD and handling boards: Always handle boards carefully. They can  
be extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold boards only by their edges. After  
removing a board from its protective wrapper or from the system, place it  
component-side UP on a grounded, static-free surface. If you place the  
baseboard on a conductive surface, the battery leads may short out. If they  
do, this will result in a loss of CMOS data and will drain the battery. Use a  
conductive foam pad if available but NOT the board wrapper. Do not slide  
board over any surface.  
Installing or removing jumpers: A jumper is a small, plastic-encased  
conductor that slips over two jumper pins. Newer jumpers have a small tab  
on top that you can grip with your fingertips or with a pair of fine, needle-  
nosed pliers. If your jumpers do not have such a tab, take care when using  
needle-nosed pliers to remove or install a jumper; grip the narrow sides of  
the jumper with the pliers, never the wide sides. Gripping the wide sides can  
damage the contacts inside the jumper, causing intermittent problems with  
the function controlled by that jumper. Take care to gently grip, but not  
squeeze, with the pliers or other tool you use to remove a jumper; you might  
bend or break the stake pins on the board.  
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CMOS Clear Jumper  
The jumper at pins 1, 2, and 3 controls whether settings stored in CMOS nonvolatile memory  
(NVRAM) are retained during a system reset. The jumper is used to restore the system’s CMOS  
and RTC to default values.  
There are two methods to restore the default values.  
Method 1  
1. Hold the system's reset button down for five seconds.  
2. While continuing to hold down the system's reset button, press the power button.  
3. Release both the reset and power buttons at the same time.  
Method 2  
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this procedure.  
2. Turn off all connected peripherals, turn off system power, and disconnect all AC power cords.  
3. If the baseboard is installed in a system, remove access covers so that you have access to the  
baseboard.  
4. Remove the memory module. See "Removing the Memory Module" on page 61.  
5. Locate the configuration jumpers at the edge of the baseboard next to the memory expansion  
card connector (MECC).  
6. Move the CMOS jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 (the Clear CMOS memory  
position).  
7. If the baseboard is installed in a system, reinstall the access covers, connect the power cords,  
and turn on the system for the change to take effect.  
8. You may need to repeat these steps to move the jumper back to its original setting, depending  
on the jumper function.  
9. Wait for POST to complete and for the messages “NVRAM cleared by jumper” and “Press F1  
to resume, Press F2 to Setup” to be displayed. This automatically reprograms CMOS and RTC  
to their default settings, except for the password.  
10. Enter Setup and make any changes necessary (for example, changing the boot device). Press  
F10 to save the new Setup configuration and exit Setup.  
11. Turn off the system, and disconnect all AC power cords from the system.  
12. Move the jumper from pins 2 and 3 back to pins 1 and 2 (the Protect CMOS memory position).  
13. If the baseboard is installed in a system, reinstall the access covers, connect the power cords,  
and turn on the system for the change to take effect.  
14. Run BIOS Setup or the SSU to verify the correct settings. See Chapter 3.  
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Password Clear Jumper  
The jumper at pins 5, 6, and 7 controls whether a stored password is retained or cleared during a  
system reset.  
Procedure to clear the current password and then enter a new one:  
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this procedure.  
2. Turn off all connected peripherals, turn off system power, and disconnect all AC power cords.  
3. If the baseboard is installed in a system, remove access covers so that you have access to the  
baseboard.  
4. Remove the memory module. See "Removing the Memory Module" on page 61.  
5. Locate the configuration jumpers at the edge of the baseboard next to the memory expansion  
card connector (MECC).  
6. Move the Password jumper from pins 5 and 6 to pins 6 and 7.  
7. If the baseboard is installed in a system, reinstall the access covers, connect the power cords,  
and turn on the system for the change to take effect.  
8. Wait for POST to complete and for the message Press F1 to resume, Press F2 to Setup  
to be displayed.  
9. Turn off the system, and disconnect all AC power cords from the system.  
10. Move the jumper from pins 6 and 7 back to pins 5 and 6.  
11. If the baseboard is installed in a system, reinstall the access covers, connect the power cords,  
and turn on the system for the change to take effect.  
12. Run BIOS Setup or the SSU to specify a new password. See Chapter 3.  
Recovery Boot Jumper  
The jumper at pins 9, 10, and 11 controls whether the system attempts to boot using the BIOS  
programmed in flash memory.  
Procedure to disable recovery booting:  
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this procedure.  
2. Turn off all connected peripherals, turn off system power, and disconnect all AC power cords.  
3. If the baseboard is installed in a system, remove access covers so that you have access to the  
baseboard.  
4. Remove the memory module. See "Removing the Memory Module" on page 61.  
5. Locate the configuration jumpers at the edge of the baseboard next to the memory expansion  
card connector (MECC).  
6. Move the recovery boot jumper from pins 9 and 10 to pins 10 and 11.  
7. If the baseboard is installed in a system, reinstall the access covers, connect the power cords,  
and turn on the system for the change to take effect.  
8. Turn the system on, and insert the Flash Memory Update Utility diskette in drive A. After the  
system boots, the recovery process starts. This takes about three minutes. When the recovery  
process completes, the speaker emits two beeps.  
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While in the recovery mode, there is no screen display on the monitor. The keyboard is disabled as  
the system automatically recovers the BIOS. The following beep codes describe the recovery  
status.  
Table 68. Beep Codes  
Beep Code  
Message  
2
4
Successful completion, no errors.  
The system could not boot from the diskette. The diskette may not be bootable.  
Continuous series of The wrong BIOS recovery files are being used and/or the flash memory jumper is in  
low beeps the wrong position.  
9. Wait for POST to complete and for the message “Press F1 to resume, Press F2 to Setup” to be  
displayed.  
10. Turn off the system, and disconnect all AC power cords from the system.  
11. Move the jumper from pins 6 and 7 back to pins 5 and 6.  
12. If the baseboard is installed in a system, reinstall the access covers, connect the power cords,  
and turn on the system for the change to take effect.  
13. After running the special recovery mode, run the SSU to specify a new password. See  
Chapter 3.  
Interrupts  
The table below recommends the logical interrupt mapping of interrupt sources; it reflects a typical  
configuration, but a user can change these interrupts. Use the information to determine how to  
program each interrupt. The actual interrupt map is defined using configuration registers in the  
OSB4 I/O controller. I/O Redirection Registers in the I/O APIC are provided for each interrupt  
signal; the signals define hardware interrupt signal characteristics for APIC messages sent to local  
APIC(s).  
NOTE  
✏
To disable the IDE controller and reuse the interrupt: if you plan to  
disable the IDE controller to reuse the interrupt for that controller, you must  
physically unplug the IDE cable from the board connector (IDE0) if a cable  
is present. Simply disabling the drive by configuring the SSU option does  
not make the interrupt available.  
Table 69. Interrupt Definitions  
ISA Interrupt  
INTR  
Description  
Processor interrupt  
NMI  
NMI to processor  
IRQ1  
Keyboard interrupt  
IRQ3  
Serial port A or B interrupt from SIO device, user-configurable  
Serial port A or B interrupt from SIO device, user-configurable  
IRQ4  
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Table 69. Interrupt Definitions (continued)  
ISA Interrupt  
IRQ5  
Description  
Parallel port  
IRQ6  
Floppy disk  
IRQ7  
Parallel port  
IRQ8_L  
IRQ9  
Active low RTC interrupt  
IRQ10  
IRQ11  
IRQ12  
IRQ14  
IRQ15  
SMI  
Mouse interrupt  
Compatibility IDE interrupt from primary channel IDE devices 0 and 1  
Reserved  
System Management Interrupt. General purpose indicator is sourced by the OSB4 and  
BMC to the processors  
SCI  
Video Modes  
The RAGE IIC chip supports all standard IBM VGA modes. The following tables show all the  
modes that this implementation supports, including the number of colors, resolution, and refresh  
rates.  
Table 70. Standard VGA Modes  
Resolution  
640x480  
Refresh Rate (Hz)  
Colors  
256  
200  
200  
150  
120  
100  
76  
800x600  
256  
1024x768  
1152x864  
1280x1024  
1600x1200  
640x480  
256  
256  
256  
256  
200  
200  
150  
120  
100  
76  
65K  
65K  
65K  
65K  
65k  
800x600  
1024x768  
1152x864  
1280x1024  
1600x1200  
640x480  
65k  
200  
160  
16.7M  
16.7M  
800x600  
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Worksheets  
Equipment Log  
Use the blank equipment log provided here to record information about your system. You will  
need some of this information when you run the SSU.  
Table 71. Equipment Log  
Item  
Manufacturer Name and Model Number Serial Number  
Date Installed  
System  
SKA4 Baseboard  
Processors (also note  
speed and cache)  
Memory Module  
DIMMs  
Hot-Plug PCI add-in  
boards  
PCI add-in boards  
Voltage Regulator  
Modules (VRMs)  
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Table 71. Equipment Log (continued)  
Item Manufacturer Name and Model Number  
Serial Number  
Date Installed  
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Configuration Worksheets  
The rest of this chapter consists of worksheets to record the settings you make when configuring  
the system using the SSU, BIOS Setup, and the Adaptec SCSI Utility. If default values ever need  
to be restored to CMOS (e.g., after a CMOS-clear), you must reconfigure the system. Referring to  
the filled-in worksheets could make your task easier.  
Circle or write in your selections or the values that are displayed onscreen.  
Power Configuration Worksheet  
For power requirements, consult the documentation accompanying the server system you are using  
in conjunction with the SKA4 baseboard.  
SSU Worksheets  
Resource Configuration  
Table 72. Devices Worksheet 1  
Device/Feature  
Value  
PCI Multifunction Controller  
PCI SCSI Controller  
Bus 00 Dev 00  
Bus 00 Dev 01  
Bus 00 Dev 04  
Bus 00 Dev 0C  
Bus 00 Dev 0F  
Bus 01 Dev 05  
Bus 05 Dev 07  
PCI Ethernet Controller  
PCI VGA Controller  
PCI Multifunction Controller  
PCI Hot Plug Controller  
PCI Hot Plug Controller  
Baseboard (SSU, Change Configuration Settings)  
Table 73. Systems Group Worksheet 2  
Device/Feature  
Value  
System Identification and Version Information  
SSU Configuration File Version  
Table 74. On-board Disk Controllers Worksheet 3  
Device/Feature  
Value  
On-board Floppy Controller  
On-board IDE Controller  
Enable / Disable  
Enable / Disable  
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Table 75. Onboard Communications Devices Worksheet 4  
Device/Feature  
Value  
Serial Port 1 Configuration  
Serial Port 2 Configuration  
Parallel Port Configuration  
Table 76. Diskette Drive Subsystems Group Worksheet 5  
Device/Feature  
Value  
Diskette drive A Options  
Diskette drive B Options  
Table 77. IDE Subsystem Group Worksheet 6  
Device/Feature  
Value  
IDE Configuration  
Enable/Disable  
Master 32-bit I/O  
IDE Configuration  
Enable/Disable  
Slave 32-bit I/O  
Table 78. On-Board PCI Devices Group Worksheet 7  
Device/Feature Value  
Embedded SCSI Options Embedded SCSI -  
Latency Timer  
Enable / Disable  
Option ROM Scan - Enable / Disable  
Embedded Dual SCSI  
Options  
Embedded SCSI -  
Latency Timer  
Enable / Disable  
Option ROM Scan - Enable / Disable  
Enable / Disable  
Embedded NIC  
PCI Slot 1  
Option ROM Scan - Enable / Disable  
Enable Master -  
Latency Timer  
Enable / Disable  
PCI Slot 2  
PCI Slot 3  
PCI Slot 4  
PCI Slot 5  
PCI Slot 6  
Option ROM Scan - Enable / Disable  
Enable Master -  
Latency Timer  
Enable / Disable  
Option ROM Scan - Enable / Disable  
Enable Master -  
Latency Timer  
Enable / Disable  
Option ROM Scan - Enable / Disable  
Enable Master -  
Latency Timer  
Enable / Disable  
Option ROM Scan - Enable / Disable  
Enable Master -  
Latency Timer  
Enable / Disable  
Option ROM Scan - Enable / Disable  
Enable Master -  
Latency Timer  
Enable / Disable  
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Table 78. On-Board PCI Devices Group Worksheet 7 (continued)  
Device/Feature  
Value  
PCI Slot 7  
Option ROM Scan -  
Enable Master -  
Latency Timer  
Enable / Disable  
Enable / Disable  
PCI Slot 8  
Option ROM Scan -  
Enable Master -  
Latency Timer  
Enable / Disable  
Enable / Disable  
Hot Plug PCI Control  
Hot Plug PCI BIOS -  
Enable / Disable  
Recource Padding Level - Disable / Minimum / Maximum  
Bus Default Speed 33 MHz / 66 MHz  
Table 79. Multiboot Group Worksheet 8  
Device/Feature  
Value  
Boot Device Priority  
Removable Devices  
Hard Drive  
ATAPI CD-ROM Drive  
Intel UNDI, PXE-2.0  
Table 80. Security Subsystems Worksheet 9  
Device/Feature  
Value  
Password  
Disable / Enable  
Disable / Enable  
Disable / Ctrl-Alt-{  
User Password  
Secure Mode Hot Key  
Secure Mode Timer  
}
Disable / { } minutes  
Disable / Enable  
Disable / Enable  
Disable / Enable  
Disable / Enable  
Secure Boot Mode  
Video Blanking  
Floppy Write Protect  
Reset/Power Switch Locking  
Management Subsystem, System Sensor Control Worksheet  
For each sensor control, the display includes the choices shown below, with blanks for entering  
values. Write in both the sensor control and the values you select. This worksheet (two pages)  
provides space for a number of sensor controls; if you need more space, copy these pages to extend  
your worksheet.  
Item:  
Item:  
Disable / Enable  
Upper Fatal:  
Disable / Enable  
Upper Fatal:  
Upper Warning:  
Upper  
Warning:  
Lower Warning:  
Lower Fatal:  
Lower  
Warning:  
Lower Fatal:  
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Item:  
Item:  
Disable / Enable  
Upper Fatal:  
Disable / Enable  
Upper Fatal:  
Upper Warning:  
Upper  
Warning:  
Lower Warning:  
Lower Fatal:  
Lower  
Warning:  
Lower Fatal:  
Item:  
Item:  
Disable / Enable  
Upper Fatal:  
Disable / Enable  
Upper Fatal:  
Upper Warning:  
Upper  
Warning:  
Lower Warning:  
Lower Fatal:  
Lower  
Warning:  
Lower Fatal:  
Item:  
Item:  
Disable / Enable  
Upper Fatal:  
Disable / Enable  
Upper Fatal:  
Upper Warning:  
Upper  
Warning:  
Lower Warning:  
Lower Fatal:  
Lower  
Warning:  
Lower Fatal:  
Item:  
Item:  
Disable / Enable  
Upper Fatal:  
Disable / Enable  
Upper Fatal:  
Upper Warning:  
Upper  
Warning:  
Lower Warning:  
Lower Fatal:  
Lower  
Warning:  
Lower Fatal:  
Item:  
Item:  
Disable / Enable  
Upper Fatal:  
Disable / Enable  
Upper Fatal:  
Upper Warning:  
Upper  
Warning:  
Lower Warning:  
Lower Fatal:  
Lower  
Warning:  
Lower Fatal:  
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BIOS Setup Worksheets  
Table 81. Main Menu Worksheet 10  
Device/Feature  
System Time  
Value  
System Date  
Legacy Diskette A:  
Legacy Diskette B:  
Language  
Disabled / 1.44 or 1.25 MB 3½" / 2.88 MB 3½"  
Disabled / 1.44 or1.25 MB 3½" / 2.88 MB 3½"  
English (US) / French / Spanish / German / Italian /  
Japanese (Kanji)  
Table 82. Primary Master and Slave Submenu Worksheet 11  
Device/Feature  
Type  
Value  
User / Auto / CD-ROM / ATAPI Removable  
Disabled / 2 / 4 / 8 / 16  
Disabled / Enabled  
Multi-Sector Transfers  
LBA Mode Control  
32 Bit I/O  
Disabled / Enabled  
Transfer Mode  
Standard / Fast PIO 1 / Fast PIO 2 / Fast PIO 3/DMA 1 / Fast  
PIO 4/DMA 2  
Ultra DMA Mode  
Disabled / Enabled  
Table 83. Processor Settings Submenu Worksheet 12  
Device/Feature  
Value  
Processor Retest  
No / Yes  
Processor Serial Number  
Memory Cache  
Enabled / Disabled  
Enabled / Disabled  
Measured Processor Speed  
Processor 1 CPU ID  
Processor 1 L2 Cache Size  
Processor 2 CPU ID  
Processor 2 L2 Cache Size  
Processor 3 CPU ID  
Processor 3 L2 Cache Size  
Processor 4 CPU ID  
Processor 4 L2 Cache Size  
Table 84. Advanced Menu Worksheet 13  
Device/Feature  
Value  
Reset Configuration Data  
Enable Sleep Button  
System Wakeup Feature  
Delay on Option ROMs  
No / Yes  
No / Yes  
Enabled / Disabled  
Enabled / Disabled  
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Table 85. Embedded Video Controller Submenu Worksheet 14  
Device/Feature  
Value  
Embedded Video Controller  
Enabled / Disabled  
Table 86. Embedded Legacy SCSI Submenu Worksheet 15  
Device/Feature  
Value  
Embedded Legacy SCSI  
Option ROM Scan  
Latency Timer  
Enabled / Disabled  
Enabled / Disabled  
Default / 020h / 040h / 060h / 080h / 0A0h / 0C0h / 0E0h  
Table 87. Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI Submenu Worksheet 16  
Device/Feature  
Value  
Embedded Legacy SCSI  
Option ROM Scan  
Latency Timer  
Enabled / Disabled  
Enabled / Disabled  
Default / 020h / 040h / 060h / 080h / 0A0h / 0C0h / 0E0h  
Table 88. Embedded NIC Submenu Worksheet 17  
Device/Feature  
Value  
Embedded NIC  
Enabled / Disabled  
Table 89. PCI Device, Slot 1 Submenu Worksheet 18  
Device/Feature  
Option ROM Scan  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Value  
Enabled / Disabled  
Enabled / Disabled  
Default / 020h / 040h / 060h / 080h / 0A0h / 0C0h/ 0E0h  
Table 90. PCI Device, Slot 2 Submenu Worksheet 19  
Device/Feature  
Option ROM Scan  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Value  
Enabled / Disabled  
Enabled / Disabled  
Default / 020h / 040h / 060h / 080h / 0A0h / 0C0h/ 0E0h  
Table 91. PCI Device, Slot 3 Submenu Worksheet 20  
Device/Feature  
Option ROM Scan  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Value  
Enabled / Disabled  
Enabled / Disabled  
Default / 020h / 040h / 060h / 080h / 0A0h / 0C0h/ 0E0h  
Table 92. PCI Device, Slot 4 Submenu Worksheet 21  
Device/Feature  
Option ROM Scan  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Value  
Enabled / Disabled  
Enabled / Disabled  
Default / 020h / 040h / 060h / 080h / 0A0h / 0C0h/ 0E0h  
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Table 93. PCI Device, Slot 5 Submenu Worksheet 22  
Device/Feature  
Option ROM Scan  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Value  
Enabled / Disabled  
Enabled / Disabled  
Default / 020h / 040h / 060h / 080h / 0A0h / 0C0h/ 0E0h  
Table 94. PCI Device, Slot 6 Submenu Worksheet 23  
Device/Feature  
Option ROM Scan  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Value  
Enabled / Disabled  
Enabled / Disabled  
Default / 020h / 040h / 060h / 080h / 0A0h / 0C0h/ 0E0h  
Table 95. PCI Device, Slot 7 Submenu Worksheet 24  
Device/Feature  
Option ROM Scan  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Value  
Enabled / Disabled  
Enabled / Disabled  
Default / 020h / 040h / 060h / 080h / 0A0h / 0C0h/ 0E0h  
Table 96. PCI Device, Slot 8 Submenu Worksheet 25  
Device/Feature  
Option ROM Scan  
Enable Master  
Latency Timer  
Value  
Enabled / Disabled  
Enabled / Disabled  
Default / 020h / 040h / 060h / 080h / 0A0h / 0C0h/ 0E0h  
Table 97. Hot-Plug PCI Control Submenu Worksheet 26  
Device/Feature  
Value  
Hot-Plug PCI BIOS Support  
Resource Padding Level  
Empty Bus Default Speed  
Enabled / Disabled  
Disabled / Minimum / Maximum  
33 MHz / 66 MHz  
Table 98. Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu Worksheet 27  
Device/Feature  
COM1:  
Value  
Disabled / Enabled / Auto / OS Controlled  
3F8h / 2F8h / 3E8h / 2E8h  
IRQ 4 / IRQ 3  
Base I/O Address  
Interrupt  
COM2:  
Disabled / Enabled / Auto / OS Controlled  
3F8h / 2F8h / 3E8h / 2E8h  
IRQ 4 / IRQ 3  
Base I/O Address  
Interrupt  
Parallel Port  
Mode  
Disabled / Enabled / Auto / OS Controlled  
Output only / Bi-Directional / EPP / ECP  
378 / 278  
Base I/O Address  
Interrupt  
IRQ 5 / IRQ 7  
DMA channel  
Floppy Disk Controller  
DMA 1 / DMA 3  
Enabled / Disabled  
Equipment Log and Configuration Worksheets  
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Table 99. Advanced Chipset Control Submenu Worksheet 28  
Device/Feature  
Base RAM Step  
Extended RAM Step  
Remap Memory  
Value  
1 MB / 1 KB / Every location  
1 MB / 1 KB / Every location / No Memory Test  
Enable / Disable  
Table 100. Security Menu Worksheet 29  
Device/Feature  
Value  
User Password is  
Clear / Set  
Administrator Password is  
Password on Boot  
Clear / Set  
Disabled / Enabled  
Fixed Disk Boot Sector  
Secure Mode Timer  
Secure Mode Hot Key (Ctrl-Alt- )  
Secure Mode Boot  
Normal / Write Protect  
Disabled / 1 min / 2 min / 5 min / 10 min / 20 min / 1 hr / 2 hr  
Disabled / Enabled  
Disabled / Enabled  
Disabled / Enabled  
Video Blanking  
Floppy Write Protect  
Table 101. Server Menu Worksheet 30  
Device/Feature  
Value  
Service Boot  
Enable / Disable  
Service Partition Type  
System Event Logging  
Clear Event Log  
Disabled / Enabled  
No / Yes  
Assert NMI on PERR  
Assert NMI on SERR  
FRB-2 CPU Policy  
Disabled / Enabled  
Disabled / Enabled  
Disable BSP / Do not disable BSP  
Table 102. System Management Submenu Worksheet 31  
Device/Feature  
Value  
Board Part Number  
Board Serial Number  
System Part Number  
System Serial Number  
Chassis Part Number  
Chassis Serial Number  
BMC Revision  
Primary HSBP Revision  
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Table 103. Console Redirection Submenu Worksheet 32  
Device/Feature  
Value  
COM Port Address: Redirection  
Disabled / 3F8 / 2F8 / 3E8 /  
disabled  
IRQ #  
3 / 4  
Baud Rate  
Flow Control  
9600 / 19.2k / 38.4k / 115.2k  
No flow control / CTS/RTS / XON/XOFF / CTS/RTS + CD  
Table 104. EMP Configuration Submenu Worksheet 33  
Device/Feature  
Value  
EMP Password Switch  
EMP ESC Sequence  
EMP Hang-up Line String  
Modem Init String  
Disabled / Enabled  
EMP Access Mode  
Pre-Boot Only / Always / Active / Disabled  
Disabled / Enabled  
Direct Connect / Modem Mode  
EMP Restricted Mode Access  
EMP Direct Connect/Modem  
Mode  
System Phone Number  
Table 105. PEP Management Submenu Worksheet 34  
Device/Feature  
Value  
PEP Enable  
Enable / Disable  
PEP Blackout Period  
PEP Page String  
Table 106. Boot Menu Worksheet 35  
Device/Feature  
Value  
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen  
Maximum umber of I2O Drives  
Disabled / Enabled  
1 / 4  
Table 107. Boot Priority Submenu Worksheet 36  
Boot Priority  
Device  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Table 108. Hard Drive Submenu Worksheet 37  
Selection  
Value  
1. Drive #1 (or actual drive string)  
Equipment Log and Configuration Worksheets  
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Table 109. Removable Devices Selection Submenu Worksheet 38  
Device  
Value  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
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B Regulatory Specifications  
Environmental Specifications and Regulatory  
Compliance  
Environmental Specifications  
When you install the SKA4 baseboard in a server system, follow the system’s environmental  
specifications.  
Regulatory Compliance  
When correctly installed in the SPKA4 or SRKA4 server system, the SKA4 baseboard has been  
verified to comply with the following safety and EMC regulations. If installed in a server system  
other than an SPKA4 or SRKA4 server system, the combination of the baseboard and system may  
not comply in full with the following safety and EMC regulations.  
In this section, the term "host computer" is defined as a compatible system that complies with the  
following safety and EMC regulations.  
Table 110. Safety Regulations  
Regulation  
Title  
UL 1950/CSA950  
Bi-National Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment  
including Electrical Business Equipment. (USA and Canada)  
EN 60950  
IEC60 950  
The Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment including  
Electrical Business Equipment. (European Community)  
The Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment including  
Electrical Business Equipment. (International)  
Table 111. Verification to EMC Regulations  
Regulation  
Title  
FCC (Verification to Class  
ALimits)  
Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 2 and 15, Subpart B,  
pertaining to unintentional radiators. (USA) This server board has been  
configured into a compatible Intel host system where it has been tested  
and verified to comply with FCC Class A limits. This is not a certification.  
ICES-003 (Verification to  
Class ALimits)  
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard, Digital Apparatus, Class B  
(Including CRC c.1374). (Canada)  
CISPR 22 (Verification to  
Class ALimits)  
Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics  
of Information Technology Equipment. (International)  
VCCI Class A (ITE)  
(Verification to Class A Limits)  
Implementation Regulations for Voluntary Control of Radio Interference  
by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines. (Japan)  
EN55022 (Verification to  
Class A Limits)  
Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics  
of Information Technology Equipment. (Europe)  
EN55024  
ITE Product Family Immunity. (Europe)  
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This printed circuit assembly has the following product certification markings  
•
UL Joint Recognition Mark: Consists of small c followed by a stylized backward UR and  
followed by a small US ( typically located on component side)  
•
Manufacturer’s recognition mark: Consists of a unique UL recognized manufacturer’s logo,  
along with a flammability rating (94V-0) (typically located on solder side)  
UL File Number for motherboards: E139761 (typically located on component side)  
PB Part Number: Intel bare circuit board part number PBXXXXXX-ZZZ (solder side)  
Battery “+” marking: Located on the component side of the board in close proximity to the  
battery holder  
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•
•
•
•
CE Mark: (component side) The CE mark should also be on the shipping container  
Australian C-Tick Mark: Consists of solid circle with white check mark and supplier code  
N232 (solder side)  
Installation Instructions  
CAUTION  
Follow these guidelines to meet safety and regulatory requirements when  
installing this board assembly.  
Read and adhere to all of these instructions and the instructions supplied with the host computer  
and associated modules. If the instructions for the host computer are inconsistent with these  
instructions or the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier’s technical support to  
find out how you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. If you  
do not follow these instructions and the instructions provided by host computer and module  
suppliers, you increase safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and  
regulations.  
Ensure EMC Compliance  
Before computer integration, make sure that the host chassis, power supply, and other modules  
have passed EMC certification testing. This will assist in your end EMC testing and verification  
for compliance.  
In the installation instructions for the host chassis, power supply, and other modules pay close  
attention to the following:  
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•
•
•
Certifications (see "Ensure Host Computer and Accessory Module Certifications”)  
External I/O cable shielding and filtering  
Mounting, grounding, and bonding requirements  
Keying connectors when mismatching of connectors could be hazardous  
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Make sure that the host computer, any added subassembly (such as a board or drive assembly,  
including internal or external wiring), are certified for the region(s) where the end product will be  
used. Marks on the product are proof of certification. Certification marks are as follows:  
In Europe  
The CE marking signifies compliance with all relevant European requirements. If the host  
computer does not bear the CE marking, obtain a supplier’s Declaration of Conformity to the  
appropriate standards required by the European EMC Directive and Low Voltage Directive. Other  
directives, such as the Machinery and Telecommunications Directives, may also apply depending  
on the type of product. No regulatory assessment is necessary for low voltage DC wiring used  
internally or wiring used externally when provided with appropriate overcurrent protection.  
Appropriate protection is provided by a maximum 8 Amp current limiting circuit or a maximum  
5 Amp fuse or positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistor. This Intel server board has PTCs  
on all external ports that provide DC power externally.  
In the United States  
A certification mark by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) such as UL, CSA, or  
ETL signifies compliance with safety requirements. External wiring must be UL Listed and  
suitable for the intended use. Internal wiring must be UL Listed or Recognized and rated for  
applicable voltages and temperatures. The FCC mark (Class A for commercial or industrial only  
or Class B for residential) signifies compliance with electromagnetic interference requirements.  
In Canada  
A nationally recognized certification mark such as CSA or cUL signifies compliance with safety  
requirements. No regulatory assessment is necessary for low voltage DC wiring used internally or  
wiring used externally when provided with appropriate overcurrent protection. Appropriate  
protection is provided by a maximum 8 Amp current limiting circuit or a maximum approved  
5 Amp fuse or positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistor. This server board has PTCs on all  
external ports that provide DC power externally.  
Prevent Power Supply Overload  
Do not overload the power supply output. To avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that  
the calculated and measured total current load of all the modules within the computer is less than  
the maximum output current rating of the power supply. If you do not do this, the power supply  
may overheat, catch fire, or damage the insulation that separates hazardous AC line circuitry from  
low voltage user accessible circuitry and result in a shock hazard. If the load drawn by a module  
cannot be determined by the markings and instructions supplied with the module, contact the  
module supplier’s technical support.  
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Place Battery Marking on Computer  
There is insufficient space on this server board to provide instructions for replacing and disposing  
of the battery. The following warning must be placed permanently and legibly on the host  
computer as near as possible to the battery.  
WARNINGS  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace with only the same or equivalent type recommended by the  
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
Use Only for Intended Applications  
This product was evaluated for use in ITE computers that will be installed in offices, schools,  
computer rooms and similar locations. The suitability of this product for other product categories  
other than ITE applications, (such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, and test equipment) may  
require further evaluation.  
Installation Precautions  
When you install and test the server board, observe all warnings and cautions in the installation  
instructions.  
To avoid injury, be careful of:  
•
•
•
•
•
Sharp pins on connectors  
Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies  
Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis  
Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks)  
Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit  
Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified  
technical personnel.  
WARNING  
Do not open the system power supply. Risk of electric shock and burns  
from high voltage and rapid overheating. Refer servicing of the power  
supply to qualified technical personnel.  
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WARNING: English (US)  
A microprocessor and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running. Also, there may  
be sharp pins and edges on some board and chassis parts. Contact should be made with  
care. Consider wearing protective gloves.  
Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or  
equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries  
according to manufacturer’s instructions.  
AVERTISSEMENT: Français  
Le microprocesseur et le dissipateur de chaleur peuvent être chauds si le système a été  
sous tension. Faites également attention aux broches aiguës des cartes et aux bords  
tranchants du capot.  
L'usage de gants de protection est conseillé.  
Danger d'explosion si la batterie n'est pas remontée correctement. Remplacer uniquement  
par une batterie du même type ou de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant.  
Débarrassez-vous des piles usagées selon les instructions du fabricant.  
WARNUNG: Deutsch  
Mikroprozessor und Kühlkörper können heiß sein, wenn das System längere Zeit  
eingeschaltet war. Außerdem können einige Platinen und Gehäuseteile scharfe Spitzen und  
Kanten aufweisen. Arbeiten an Platinen und Gehäuse sollten vorsichtig ausgeführt werden.  
Sie sollten Schutzhandschuhe tragen.  
Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Die Batterie darf nur  
durch denselben oder einen entsprechenden, vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp  
ersetzt werden. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien den Anweisungen des Herstellers  
entsprechend.  
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AVVERTENZE: Italiano  
Se il sistema è stato a lungo in funzione, il microprocessore e il dissipatore di calore  
potrebbero essere surriscaldati. Fare attenzione alla presenza di piedini appuntiti e parti  
taglienti sulle schede e sul telaio. Prestare attenzione durante l'esecuzione dei contatti. È  
consigliabile utilizzare guanti di protezione.  
Se sostituita in modo errato, la batteria potrebbe esplodere. Sostituire le batterie scariche  
solo con batterie originali o del tipo consigliato dal produttore dell'apparecchiatura. Per lo  
smaltimento delle batterie usate, attenersi alle istruzioni del produttore.  
ADVERTENCIAS: Español  
Si el sistema ha estado en funcionamiento, el microprocesador y el disipador de calor  
pueden estar aún calientes. También conviene tener en cuenta que en el chasis o en el  
tablero puede haber piezas cortantes o punzantes. Por ello, se recomienda precaución y el  
uso de guantes protectores.  
Existe peligro de explosión si la pila no se cambia de forma adecuada. Utilice solamente  
pilas iguales o del mismo tipo que las recomendadas por el fabricante del equipo. Para  
deshacerse de las pilas usadas, siga igualmente las instrucciones del fabricante.  
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Index  
boot sequence  
booting without keyboard, 26  
A
changing permanently, 44  
changing priority, 27  
changing temporarily, 44  
setting in Setup, 26  
add-in board  
expansion slot cover, 70, 71, 72  
installing, 69  
installing hot-plug, 72  
PCI bus slots, 18, 19  
removing, 59, 70  
C
removing hot-plug, 71  
sensitive to ESD, 60, 108  
caution, ESD protection, 15  
Caution  
address  
avoid damaging jumpers when changing,  
60, 108  
base memory, 16  
extended memory, 16  
avoid touching processor pins, 63  
avoid touching VRM pins, 67  
DIMM types, matching, 62  
DIMMs, use extreme care when  
installing, 62  
administrative password, 24  
limiting access to SCU, 26  
Advanced Chipset Control Submenu,  
configuring in Setup, 38  
ESD protection, 60, 108  
installing chassis covers for cooling and  
airflow, 60  
selecting correct processor, 63  
selecting correct VRM, 67  
Advanced Menu, configuring in Setup, 33  
B
base memory, 16  
baseboard  
CMOS  
CMOS settings, jumper, 109  
component locations, figure, 14  
configuring jumpers, 107  
form factor, 13  
clear to reconfigure diskette drive, 29  
retaining settings, 109  
configuration, limiting access to system with  
administrative password, 26  
password jumper, 110  
recovery boot settings, jumper, 110  
battery  
configuration worksheets, See  
configuring baseboard jumpers  
location on baseboard, 107  
retaining CMOS settings, 109  
retaining stored password, 110  
configuring system  
disposing of safely, 68  
installing, 69  
removing, 68  
BIOS  
Setup, 27  
changing the language, 55  
recovering, 55  
Setup utility, 29  
update utility, 27  
upgrading, 53  
SSU, 27  
connector  
auxiliary I2C, 105  
fan, 105  
front panel interface, 94  
hot-plug PCI indicator board, 96  
ICMB, 105  
internal disk drive LED, 106  
locations on baseboard, 90  
BMC, 23  
Boot Device Priority submenu, configuring in  
Setup, 42  
Boot menu, configuring, Setup, 42  
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memory module interface, 97  
power distribution board interface, 92  
processor module, 99  
server monitor module, 103  
SM Bus, 104  
Embedded Legacy SCSI submenu, configuring  
in Setup, 33  
Embedded NIC submenu, configuring in  
Setup, 34  
Embedded Video Controller submenu,  
configuring in Setup, 33  
USB, 106  
Emergency Management Port  
Console, 27  
Console Redirection submenu, configuring in  
Setup, 41  
controller  
EMP Configuration submenu, configuring in  
Setup, 41  
baseboard management (BMC), 23  
diskette (floppy), 22  
IDE, 22  
environmental specifications, 125  
equipment log, 113  
keyboard/mouse, 22  
network, 20  
SCSI, 21  
ESD  
add-in boards, 60, 71, 72, 108  
do not touch processor pins, 63  
do not touch VRM pins, 67  
Exit menu, configuring, Setup, 43  
expanded video memory, 20  
expansion slot  
video, 13  
cooling, installing all covers for correct  
airflow, 60  
D
installing cover if removing board, 70, 72  
removing and saving cover, 71, 72  
extended memory, 16  
DesotoE2, 19  
DIMM (memory)  
installing, 62  
removing, 62  
F
Direct Platform Control  
Console, 49  
feature summary, baseboard, 13  
Firmware update utility, 27  
Firmware Update Utility, 56  
FRU  
modes of operation, 50  
running, 50  
Direct Platform Control Console, 49  
diagnostic wizard, 84  
running tests, 85  
starting tests, 84  
diskette  
drive controller, 22  
enabling/disabling floppy writes, 25  
no booting in secure mode without  
password, 25  
FRUSDR load utility, 27  
FRUSDR Load Utility, 51  
reconfiguring if cannot enter Setup, 29  
running SSU from, 27  
H-I  
drive  
handles, installing on S.E.C. cartridge, 65  
Hard Drive submenu, configuring, Setup, 43  
heatsinks, installing on S.E.C. cartridge, 66  
hot key option, quick reference, 28  
diskette, 19  
expansion bays, 19  
hard disk, 19  
Hot-plug PCI Control submenu, configuring in  
Setup, 37  
E
I/O  
electrostatic discharge, See ESD. See ESD  
PCI expansion slots, 13  
ports provided, 13  
Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI submenu,  
configuring in Setup, 34  
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ICMB card  
installing, 74  
monitoring system status, 23  
mouse  
removing, 75  
using, 73  
compatibility, 22  
inactivity timer, 22  
IDE  
controller, 22  
interface, 19  
primary, master and slave, configuring,  
Setup, 32  
N-P  
network interface controller, 20  
parallel port, 18  
password  
Integrated Peripheral submenu, configuring in  
Setup, 37  
administrative, 24  
entering to unblank screen, 25  
retaining at system reset, 110  
user, 24  
interrupt, mapping, 111  
IPMB for monitoring status, 23  
using to reactivate keyboard/mouse, 22, 25  
which type to set, 24  
PCI  
J-L  
jumpers  
do not damage when changing, 60, 108  
location on baseboard, 107  
keyboard  
embedded devices, 13  
expansion slots, 13  
feature summary, 19  
hot-plug controller, 19  
installing hot-plug board, 72  
interrupt mapping, 111  
master IDE interface, 13  
removing add-in board, 70  
removing hot-plug board, 71  
compatibility, 22  
lockout timer, setting in SSU, 22  
language, changing in BIOS, 55  
lithium backup battery  
disposing of safely, 68  
installing, 69  
PCI Configuration Submenu, configuring in  
Setup, 33  
removing, 68  
PCI Device submenu, configuring in Setup, 34  
M
memory, 16  
PEP Management submenu, configuring in  
Setup, 42  
addresses, 17  
physical memory, 16  
port, I/O ports provided, 13  
POST, 28  
amount installed, 13  
as used by different operating systems, 17  
base amount, 16  
capacity, 13, 61  
extended region, 16  
installing, 61  
power cords, disconnect all before opening  
system, 60  
power on/off  
locking on/off switch, Setup, 25  
switch does not turn off AC power, 60, 70  
power supply, monitoring power state, 23  
problems  
installing DIMM, 62  
installing memory module, 62  
physical, 16  
removing DIMM, 62  
removing memory module, 61  
video amount, 13  
beep codes, 78  
boot, 77  
boot takes too long, 80  
booting automatically with power, 80  
hard drive, 82, 83  
no video, 78  
PCI adapter, 79  
what type to install, 13  
memory module  
installing, 62  
removing, 61  
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server will not power on, 77  
system does not boot, 81  
locking reset and power on/off switches,  
Setup, 25  
password, 26  
processor, 13, 15  
secure mode, 25  
installing, 65  
secure mode, setting in SSU, 24  
software lock, SSU, 24  
unattended start, 26  
installing handles, 65  
installing heatsinks, 66  
removing, 64  
using hot key combination, 28  
video blanking, 25  
selecting the correct processor, 63  
termination, 102  
Security menu, configuring, Setup, 39  
serial port, 18  
processor retention mechanism  
installing, 65  
removing, 65  
server management, 13  
BMC, 23  
Processor Settings submenu, configuring in  
Setup, 32  
features, 23  
Server menu, configuring in Setup, 40  
Setup  
R
Advanced Chipset Control submenu, 38  
Advanced menu, 33  
Boot Device Priority submenu, 42  
Boot menu, 42  
cannot enter, need to reconfigure  
diskette, 29  
recovery boot jumper, retaining settings, 110  
Removable Devices Selection submenu,  
configuring in Setup, 43  
reset system, 28  
S
changing configuration, 27  
Console Redirection submenu, 41  
description, 29  
Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI  
submenu, 34  
Embedded Legacy SCSI submenu, 33  
Embedded NIC submenu, 34  
Embedded Video Controller submenu  
contents, 33  
EMP configuration submenu, 41  
Exit menu, 43  
Hard Drive submenu, 43  
Hot-plug PCI Control submenu, 37  
Integrated Peripheral submenu, 37  
locking reset and power on/off  
switches, 25  
S.E.C cartridge  
installing handles, 65  
installing heatsinks, 66  
Safety  
cautions, 15  
SCSI  
controller, 21  
controllers, 13  
SCSISelect utility, 27, 45  
SCU, administrative password limits  
access to, 26  
secure mode, 24  
affects boot sequence, 26  
enter by setting passwords, 25  
locking reset and power on/off  
switches, 25  
no booting from diskette without  
password, 25  
Main menu, 31  
menus, 30  
PCI Configuration submenu, 33  
PCI Device submenu, 34  
PEP Management submenu, 42  
primary IDE master and slave menu, 32  
Processor Settings submenu, 32  
recording settings, 29  
using hot keys to enter, 28  
security, 24  
boot sequence, 26  
enabling/disabling floppy writes, 25  
features, 25  
locking mouse, keyboard with timer,  
22, 25  
Removable Devices Selection  
submenu, 43  
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security menu contents, 39  
server menu contents, 40  
summary, main menus, 30  
System Managment submenu, 40  
worksheet, Advanced Chipset Control  
submenu, 122  
worksheet, Advanced menu, 119  
worksheet, Boot Priority submenu, 123  
worksheet, Btto menu, 123  
worksheet, Console Redirection  
submenu, 123  
software locking feature, 24  
worksheet, add/remove board, 115  
worksheet, change baseboard  
configuration, 115  
worksheet, management subsystem, 117  
worksheet, system sensor control, 117  
worksheets, 115  
System setup utility  
creating diskettes, 48  
location, 47  
running, remotely, 48  
when to run, 47  
worksheet, Embedded Dual Ultra 160  
SCSI submenu, 120  
worksheet, Embedded Legacy SCSI  
submenu, 120  
T
termination card, 103  
worksheet, Embedded NIC submenu, 120  
worksheet, Embedded Video Controller  
submenu, 120  
worksheet, EMP Configuration  
submenu, 123  
timer  
keyboard or mouse inactive, 22  
lockout (inactivity), setting in SSU, 22  
tools and equipment, 59  
worksheet, Hard Drive submenu, 123  
worksheet, Hot-plug PCI Control  
submenu, 121  
U
upgrade Flash utility, 53  
worksheet, Integrated Peripheral  
Configuration submenu, 121  
worksheet, main menu, 119  
worksheet, PCI Device submenu, 120  
worksheet, PEP Management  
submenu, 123  
worksheet, primary master and slave  
submenu, 119  
worksheet, Processor Settings  
submenu, 119  
worksheet, Removable Devices Selection  
submenu, 124  
worksheet, Security menu, 122  
worksheet, Server menu, 122  
worksheet, System Management  
submenu, 122  
USB  
connector, 106  
interface, 20  
USB interface, 13  
user password, 24  
limit access to using system, 26  
utilities  
BIOS update, 27  
Emergency Management Port (EMP)  
Console, 27  
Firmware update, 27, 56  
FRUSDR load, 27  
SCSI, 27  
Setup, 27, 29  
SSU, 27  
SSU, See system setup utility  
changing configuration, 27  
diskette drive required to run SSU, 27  
switches  
Utilities  
FRUSDR load utility, 51  
SCSISelect, 45  
locking reset and power on/off, Setup, 25  
power on/off, 60, 70  
V
System Managment submenu, configuring in  
Setup, 40  
video  
blanking for security, 25  
expansion, 20  
system setup utility  
inactivity (lockout) timer, 22  
graphics controller, 13, 20  
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memory, 13  
modes, 112  
Embedded Legacy SCSI submenu,  
Setup, 120  
embedded NIC submenu, Setup, 120  
Embedded Video Controller submenu,  
Setup, 120  
resolutions supported, 20  
VRM, selecting the correct VRM, 67  
VRMs  
EMP Configuration submenu, Setup, 123  
Hard Drive submenu, 123  
Hot-plug PCI Control submenu,  
Setup, 121  
description, 66  
installing, 67  
removing, 67  
Integrated Peripheral Configuration  
submenu, Setup, 121  
main menu, Setup, 119  
W
Warning  
management subsystem, SSU, 117  
PCI Device submenu, Setup, 120  
PEP Management submenu, Setup, 123  
Primary Master and Slave submenu,  
Setup, 119  
components might be hot, 68, 70, 71, 72  
disconnect power cords, cables, 60  
dispose of lithium battery safely, 68  
power on/off switch, 60, 70  
worksheet  
Processor Settings submenu, Setup, 119  
Removable Devices Selection submenu,  
Setup, 124  
Security menu, 122  
Server menu, 122  
adding/removing boards, SSU, 115  
Advanced Chipset Control submenu, 122  
Advanced menu, Setup, 119  
Boot menu, Setup, 123  
Boot Priority submenu, Setup, 123  
change configuration, SSU, 115  
Console Redirection submenu, 123  
Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI submenu,  
Setup, 120  
System Management submenu, Setup, 122  
system sensor control, SSU, 117  
write to diskette, disabling, 25  
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