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H8QM8-2
H8QME-2
USER’S MANUAL
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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 serverboard. The H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 is based on the nVidia®
MCP55Pro and AMD 8132 chipset and supports two or four AMD Opteron Socket F
type processors and up to 128 GB DDR2-667/533/400 registered ECC SDRAM.
Please refer to the serverboard specifications pages on our web site for updates on
supported processors (http://www.supermicro.com/aplus/). This product is intended
to be professionally installed.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 includes a checklist of what should be included in your serverboard
box, describes the features, specifications and performance of the serverboard and
provides detailed information about the chipset.
Chapter 2 begins with instructions on handling static-sensitive devices. Read this
chapter when installing the processor(s) and memory modules and when installing
the serverboard in a chassis. Also refer to this chapter to connect the floppy and
hard disk drives, the parallel and serial ports, the mouse and keyboard and the
twisted wires for the power and reset buttons and the system LEDs.
If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes troubleshooting
procedures for the video, the memory and the setup configuration stored in CMOS.
For quick reference, a general FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section is pro-
vided. Instructions are also included for contacting technical support. In addition,
you can visit our web site for more detailed information.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on
running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Code Messages.
Appendix B lists BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist ................................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Supermicro ............................................................................. 1-2
H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 Image ...................................................................... 1-3
H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 Serverboard Layout ................................................ 1-4
H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 Quick Reference ..................................................... 1-5
Serverboard Features .............................................................................. 1-6
nVidia MCP55 Pro/AMD-8132 Chipset: System Block Diagram ............. 1-8
1-2 Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9
1-3 PC Health Monitoring ................................................................................... 1-10
1-4 Power Configuration Settings ....................................................................... 1-11
1-5 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 1-12
1-6 Super I/O ....................................................................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2: Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 2-2
2-3 Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis ...................................................... 2-5
2-4 Installing Memory ........................................................................................... 2-5
2-5 I/O Port and Control Panel Connections ........................................................ 2-7
2-6 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 2-8
ATX Power Connector .............................................................................. 2-8
Processor Power Connector .................................................................... 2-8
NMI Button ............................................................................................... 2-8
Power LED ............................................................................................... 2-9
HDD LED ................................................................................................ 2-9
NIC1 LED ................................................................................................. 2-9
NIC2 LED ................................................................................................. 2-9
Overheat/Fan Fail LED ............................................................................ 2-9
Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 2-10
Reset Button .......................................................................................... 2-10
Power Button .......................................................................................... 2-10
Universal Serial Bus Ports ..................................................................... 2-10
USB Headers ......................................................................................... 2-11
Serial Port .............................................................................................. 2-11
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Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 2-11
Chipset Fan Headers ............................................................................. 2-11
Power LED/Keylock/Speaker ................................................................. 2-12
ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports .......................................................... 2-12
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 2-12
Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 2-12
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 2-13
Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 2-13
SMBus Power Header ........................................................................... 2-13
3rd Power Supply Alarm Reset Header ................................................. 2-13
JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ....................................................................... 2-14
Compact Flash Power Headers ............................................................. 2-14
3rd Power Supply Fail Detect Header ................................................... 2-14
SGPIO .................................................................................................... 2-14
2-7 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-15
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 2-15
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 2-15
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 2-16
JLAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................. 2-16
I2C to PCI-X Slots Enable/Disable ......................................................... 2-16
SCSI Controller Enable/Disable ............................................................. 2-17
SCSI Termination Enable/Disable .......................................................... 2-17
Compact Flash Master/Slave ................................................................. 2-17
PCI-X Slot Frequency Select ................................................................. 2-18
Watch Dog Enable/Disable ..................................................................... 2-18
2-8 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 2-19
JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs ............................................................................... 2-19
Onboard Power LED .............................................................................. 2-19
2-9 Floppy, IDE, Parallel Port, SCSI and SATA Drive Connections ................... 2-20
Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 2-20
IDE Connector ........................................................................................ 2-21
Parallel Port Connector .......................................................................... 2-22
SATA Connectors ................................................................................... 2-22
SCSI Connectors ................................................................................... 2-23
2-10 Enabling SATA RAID .................................................................................... 2-24
2-11 Installing Software Drivers ............................................................................ 2-26
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................... 3-1
Before Power On ..................................................................................... 3-1
No Power ................................................................................................. 3-1
No Video .................................................................................................. 3-1
Memory Errors ......................................................................................... 3-2
Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ................................................ 3-2
3-2 Technical Support Procedures ........................................................................ 3-2
3-3 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 3-3
3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service ................................................................ 3-4
Chapter 4: BIOS
4-1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 4-2
4-3 Advanced Settings Menu ............................................................................... 4-2
4-4 Boot Menu .................................................................................................... 4-16
4-5 Security Menu ............................................................................................... 4-17
4-6 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 4-18
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1
Overview
Checklist
Congratulations on purchasing your computer serverboard from an acknowledged
leader in the industry. Our boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail
to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance.
Please check that the following items have all been included with your serverboard.
If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Included with retail box only
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One (1) H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 serverboard
One (1) IDE cable (CBL-036L-02)
One (1) floppy cable (CBL-022L)
One (1) COM port cable (CBL-010)
One (1) SCSI cable, H8QM8-2 only (CBL-034L-U320)
Two (2) SATA cables, H8QM8-2 only (CBL-044L)
Four (4) SATA cables, H8QME-2 only (CBL-044L)
Four (4) heatsink retention modules with four (8) screws (BKT-0012L)
One (1) I/O shield (CSE-PT7L)
One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address:
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
+1 (408) 503-8000
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
+1 (408) 503-8008
[email protected] (General Information)
Web Site:
Europe
Address:
Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
+31 (0) 73-6400390
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
+31 (0) 73-6416525
[email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address:
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel:
+886-(2) 8226-3990
+886-(2) 8226-3991
Fax:
Web Site:
Technical Support:
Email:
Tel:
886-2-8228-1366, ext.132 or 139
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Figure 1-1. H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 Image
Note:
H8QM8-2 is pictured. The H8QME-2 shares the same layout but with no SCSI com-
ponents, connectors or jumpers.
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Figure 1-2. H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 Serverboard Layout
(not drawn to scale)
HT Connector
JF2
JF1
JOH1
JAR
DIMMB 1B
DIMMB 1A
DIMMB 2B
DIMMB 2A
FAN1
CPU 3
FAN7/CPU3
FAN2
CPU 2
DIMMC 2A
Kybd/
Mouse
DIMMC 2B
DIMMC 1A
DIMMC 1B
Speaker
USB0/1
COM1
FAN3/CPU2
DIMMD 1B
DIMMD 1A
Parallel
Port
DIMMD 2B
DIMMD 2A
FAN4/CPU1
CPU 1
J4
VGA
FAN5
JLAN1
DIMMA 2A
JLAN2
FAN9
CPU 4
DIMMA 2B
DIMMA 1A
DIMMA 1B
FAN8/CPU4
DP2
FAN6
SGPIO1
SGPIO2
JWF1
Slot #6: PCI-Express x16
HT Connector
SIMSO
JP1
JWOR
JI2C3
JI2C4
BIOS
Slot #5: PCI-Express x8
JBT1
JPL1
JPXA1/JPXB1
nVidia MCP55 Pro
nFAN1
Slot #4: 133/100 MHz PCI-X
ATI
ES 1000
JPG1
Slot #3: 133/100 MHz PCI-X
COM2
AIC-7902W
nFAN2
AMD-8132
Slot #2: 100 MHz PCI-X
JI2C1
JI2C2
PS_SMBUS
Slot #1: 100 MHz PCI-X (ZCR)
JPA1
JPA3/JL1
JA2: SCSI CH B
JPA2
JA1: SCSI CH A
Battery
N-SATA1 N-SATA3
N-SATA0 N-SATA2 N-SATA4 N-SATA5
JWOL
JUSB2/3
J3P
JWD
Notes:
1. Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.
2. The H8QME-2 has the same layout as the H8QM8-2 but with no SCSI compo-
nents, connectors or jumpers.
3. The silkscreen on the motherboard noting CPU3 and CPU4 have been reversed
on PCB revisions 2.01 and later. Since you must install either two or four CPUs, this
change has no affect on the board's functionality.
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H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 Quick Reference
Jumpers
JBT1
JI2C1/2
JI2C3/4
JP1
Description
CMOS Clear
I2C to PCI-X Enable/Disable
I2C to PCI-E Enable/Disable
Compact Flash Card Master/Slave
SCSI Enable/Disable
Default Setting
(See Section 2-7)
Pins 2-3 (Disabled)
Pins 2-3 (Disabled)
Closed (Master)
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Open (Enabled)
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Open (Auto)
JPA1*
JPA2/JPA3*
JPG1
SCSI Channel A/B Term.
VGA Enable/Disable
JPL1
JLAN Enable/Disable
PCI-X Slots 1 & 2 Freq. Select
PCI-X Slots 3 & 4 Freq. Select
Watch Dog
JPXA1
JPXB1
JWD
Open (Auto)
Pins 1-2 (Reset)
Connectors
COM1, COM2
FAN 1-9
Floppy
Description
COM1/COM2 Serial Port/Header
CPU/Chassis Fan Headers
Floppy Disk Drive Connector
Hyper Tranport Slot
HT Connector
IDE#1
IDE Drive/Compact Flash Card Connector
24-Pin ATX Power Connector
3rd Power Supply Fail Detect
Parallel (Printer) Port
J1B1
J3P
J4
JA1/JA2*
JAR
U320 SCSI Channel A/B Connector
3rd Power Supply Alarm Reset Header
Front Panel Connector
JF1
JF2
Onboard Speaker/Keylock/Power LED
Chassis Intrusion Header
JL1
JLAN1/2
JOH1
Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) Ports
Overheat Warning Header
JPW1/JPW2
JWF1
8-Pin Processor Power Connectors
Compact Flash Card Power Connector
Wake-On-LAN Header
JWOL
JWOR
Wake-On-Ring Header
nFAN 1-2
N-SATA0 ~ 5
PS_SMBUS
SIMSO
Chipset Fan Headers
Serial ATA Ports
System Management (I2C) Power Header
IPMI 2.0 (with virtual media over LAN) Slot
SGPIO Headers
SGPIO1/SGPIO2
USB0/1
USB2/3
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports
USB Headers
*H8QM8-2 only
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Serverboard Features
CPU
• Two (dual) or four (quad) AMD Opteron Socket F type processors
Memory
• Sixteen dual-channel DIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB DDR2-667/533/400
registered ECC SDRAM (or 256 GB of DDR2-667/533/400 for 8-way only)
Note: Only 64 GB supported in dual-CPU configurations. Refer to Section 2-4 before installing.
Chipset
• nVidia MCP55 Pro
• AMD-8132
Expansion Slots
• One (1) PCI-Express x16 slot
• One (1) PCI-Express x8 slot
• Two (2) PCI-X 133/100 MHz slots
• Two (2) PCI-X 100 MHz slot (one is a ZCR slot)
• Two (2) HT (Hyper Transport) slots
BIOS
• 8 Mb AMIBIOS® LPC Flash ROM
• DMI 2.3, PCI 2.2, ACPI 2.0, SMBIOS 2.3, Plug and Play (PnP)
PC Health Monitoring
• Onboard voltage monitors for four CPU cores, Hyper Transport (1.2V), memory
banks (1.8V), chipset (1.5V)
• Fan status monitor with firmware/software on/off and speed control
• Watch Dog
• Environmental temperature monitoring via BIOS
• Power-up mode control for recovery from AC power loss
• System resource alert (via included utility program)
• Auto-switching voltage regulator for the CPU core
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ACPI Features
• Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator
• BIOS support for USB keyboard
• Main switch override mechanism
• Internal/external modem ring-on
Onboard I/O
• On-chip SATA controller supporting six (6) 3 Gb/s SATA ports (RAID 0, 1, 0+1,
5 and JBOD)
• Adaptec AIC-7902W U320 SCSI controller (H8QM8-2 only, RAID 0, 1, 10 and
JBOD)
• One (1) UltraDMA (ATA) 133/100 IDE port
• One (1) floppy port interface (up to 2.88 MB)
• Two (2) Fast UART 16550 compatible serial ports
• On-chip (AMD-8132) Ethernet controller supports two Gigabit LAN ports
• PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports
• Four (4) USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports/headers
Other
• Wake-on-Ring (JWOR)
• Wake-on-LAN (JWOL)
• Chassis intrusion detection
CD Utilities
• BIOS flash upgrade utility
Dimensions
• Extended ATX form factor, 16" x 13.05" (406 x 332 mm)
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DDR2-667/533/400
DDR2-667/533/400
AMD Socket F Type
Processor (CPU3)
AMD Socket F Type
Processor (CPU4)
DIMMC 2A
DIMMC2B
DIMMC1A
DIMMC1B
DIMMB 1B
DIMMB 1A
DIMMB 2B
DIMMB 2A
16 x 16 HT link(1 GHz)
AMD Socket F Type
Processor (CPU2)
AMD Socket F Type
Processor (CPU1)
DIMMD 1B
DIMMD1A
DIMMD2B
DIMMD2A
DIMMA 2A
DIMMA 2B
DIMMA 1A
DIMMA 1B
800 MHz link
16 x 16 HT link(1GHz)
Slot #1: PCI-X 100
Slot #2: PCI-X 100
Slot #5: PCI-E x8
Slot #6: PCI-E x16
ATI
ES 1000
PCI-E
SATA
PCI-X
CH A
SCSI
AIC 7902W
AMD
8132
nVidia
MCP55Pro
Ports (2)
SIMSO
SATA Ports (6)
IDE(ATA133)
UDMA133
USB 2.0
Slot #3: PCI-X 133/100
PCI-X
CH B
USB Ports (4)
Slot #4: PCI-X 133/100
Gb LAN Ports (2)
LPC
IPMI
S I/O
BIOS
Kybd/
Mouse
Serial Ports
(2)
Parallel
Port
Floppy
Figure 1-3. nVidia MCP55 Pro/AMD-8132 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent
the features on your serverboard. See the previous pages for the
actual specifications of your serverboard.
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1-2 Chipset Overview
The H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 serverboard is based on the nVidia MCP55 Pro and AMD-
8132 chipset. The MCP55 Pro functions as Media and Communications Processor
(MCP) and the AMD-8132 as a PCI-X Tunnel. Controllers for the system memory
are integrated directly into the AMD Opteron processors.
MCP55 Pro Media and Communications Processor
The MCP55 Pro is a single-chip, high-performance HyperTransport peripheral
controller. It includes a 28-lane PCI Express interface, an AMD Opteron 16-bit
Hyper Transport interface link, a six-port (3 Gb/s) Serial ATA interface, a dual-port
Gb Ethernet interface, an ATA133 bus master interface and a USB 2.0 interface.
This hub connects directly to CPU#1.
AMD-8132 HyperTransport PCI-X Tunnel
This hub includes AMD-specific technology that provides two PCI-X bridges with
each bridge supporting a 64-bit data bus as well as separate PCI-X operational
modes and independent transfer rates. Each bridge supports up to five PCI masters
that include clock, request and grant signals. This hub connects to the processors
and through them to system memory. It also interfaces directly with the Serial ATA
and Ethernet controllers.
HyperTransport Technology
HyperTransport technology is a high-speed, low latency point to point link that was
designed to increase the communication speed by a factor of up to 48x between
integrated circuits. This is done partly by reducing the number of buses in the
chipset to reduce bottlenecks and by enabling a more efficient use of memory in
multi-processor systems. The end result is a significant increase in bandwidth
within the chipset.
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1-3 PC Health Monitoring
This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the H8QM8-2/H8QME-
2. The serverboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports
PC health monitoring.
Onboard Voltage Monitors for four CPU cores, Hyper Transport
(1.2V), memory (1.8V), chipset (1.5V)
The onboard voltage monitor will scan these voltages continuously. Once a voltage
becomes unstable, it will give a warning or send an error message to the screen.
Users can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage moni-
tor. Real time readings of these voltage levels are all displayed in BIOS.
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware/Software Speed Control
The PC health monitor can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The onboard
fans are controlled by thermal management via BIOS.
CPU Overheat/Fan Fail LED and Control
This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat/Fan Fail warning
function in the BIOS. This allows the user to define an overheat temperature. When
this temperature is exceeded or when a fan failure occurs, then, the Overheat/Fan
Fail warning LED is triggered.
Auto-Switching Voltage Regulator for the CPU Core
The 3-phase-switching voltage regulator for the CPU core can support up to 80A and
auto-sense voltage IDs ranging from 0.8 V to 1.55V. This will allow the regulator
to run cooler and thus make the system more stable.
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1-4 Power Configuration Settings
This section describes the features of your serverboard that deal with power and
power settings.
Microsoft OnNow
The OnNow design initiative is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to system
and device power control. OnNow is a term for a PC that is always on but appears
to be off and responds immediately to user or other requests.
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator
When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking
to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the
CPU will wake-up and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on.
BIOS Support for USB Keyboard
If a USB keyboard is the only keyboard in the system, it will function like a normal
keyboard during system boot-up.
Main Switch Override Mechanism
When an ATX power supply is used, the power button can function as a system
suspend button. When the user depresses the power button, the system will enter
a SoftOff state. The monitor will be suspended and the hard drive will spin down.
Depressing the power button again will cause the whole system to wake-up. Dur-
ing the SoftOff state, the ATX power supply provides power to keep the required
circuitry in the system alive. In case the system malfunctions and you want to turn
off the power, just depress and hold the power button for 4 seconds. The power
will turn off and no power will be provided to the serverboard.
Wake-On-LAN (JWOL)
Wake-On-LAN is defined as the ability of a management application to remotely
power up a computer that is powered off. Remote PC setup, up-dates and access
tracking can occur after hours and on weekends so that daily LAN traffic is kept
to a minimum and users are not interrupted. The serverboard has a 3-pin header
(JWOL) to connect to the 3-pin header on a Network Interface Card (NIC) that has
WOL capability. Wake-On-LAN must be enabled in BIOS. Note that Wake-On-LAN
can only be used with an ATX 2.01 (or above) compliant power supply.
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Wake-On-Ring Header (JWOR)
Wake-up events can be triggered by a device such as the external modem ringing
when the system is in the SoftOff state. Note that external modem ring-on can only
be used with an ATX 2.01 (or above) compliant power supply.
1-5 Power Supply
As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and
reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU
clock rates.
The H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 accommodates 12V ATX power supplies. Although
most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some
are inadequate. A 2 amp current supply on a 5V Standby rail is strongly recom-
mended.
It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets
12V ATX power supply Specification 1.1 or above. Additionally, in areas where
noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield
the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge
protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.
Warning: To prevent the possibility of explosion, do not use the wrong type of
onboard CMOS battery or install it upside down.
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1-6 Super I/O
The disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O chip include a floppy disk drive
controller that is compatible with industry standard 82077/765, a data separator,
write pre-compensation circuitry, decode logic, data rate selection, a clock genera-
tor, drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA logic. The wide range of
functions integrated onto the Super I/O greatly reduces the number of components
required for interfacing with floppy disk drives. The Super I/O supports two 360
K, 720 K, 1.2 M, 1.44 M or 2.88 M disk drives and data transfer rates of 250 Kb/s,
500 Kb/s or 1 Mb/s.
It also provides two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports
(UARTs), one of which supports serial infrared communication. Each UART in-
cludes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete
modem control capability and a processor interrupt system. Both UARTs provide
legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed
with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support higher speed modems.
The Super I/O supports one PC-compatible printer port (SPP), Bi-directional Printer
Port (BPP) , Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) or Extended Capabilities Port (ECP).
The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power manage-
ment through a SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management
to reduce power consumption.
The IRQs, DMAs and I/O space resources of the Super I/O can be flexibly adjusted
to meet ISA PnP requirements, which support ACPI and APM (Advanced Power
Management).
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Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2
Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent dam-
age to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following
measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Precautions
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic
bag.
• Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in
use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.
• Use only the correct type of CMOS onboard battery as specified by the manufac-
turer. Do not install the CMOS onboard battery upside down, which may result
in a possible explosion.
Unpacking
The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When
unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.
Installation Procedures
Follow the procedures as listed below to install the serverboard into a chassis:
1. Install the processor(s) and the heatsink(s).
2. Install the serverboard in the chassis.
3. Install the memory and add-on cards.
4. Finally, connect the cables and install the drivers.
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2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation
Exercise extreme caution when handling and installing the proces-
sor. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it be-
fore adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
!
CPU Backplates
Two CPU backplates (BKT-0011L) have been preinstalled to the serverboard to
prevent the CPU area of the serverboard from bending and to provide a base for
attaching the heatsink retention modules.
Installing the Processor (must populate two or four CPU sockets)
1. Begin by removing the cover plate
that protects the CPU. Lift the lever on
the CPU socket until it points straight
up. With the lever raised, lift open the
silver CPU retention plate.
Triangles
2. Use your thumb and your index
finger to hold the CPU. Locate and
align pin 1 of the CPU socket with pin
1 of the CPU. Both are marked with
a triangle.
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3. Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1
of the socket. Once aligned, carefully
place the CPU into the socket. Do not
drop the CPU on the socket, move the
CPU horizontally or vertically or rub the
CPU against the socket or against any
pins of the socket, which may damage
the CPU and/or the socket.
4. With the CPU inserted into the
socket, inspect the four corners of the
CPU to make sure that it is properly in-
stalled and flush with the socket. Then,
gently lower the silver CPU retention
plate into place.
5. Carefully press the CPU socket le-
ver down until it locks into its retention
tab. For a dual-CPU system, repeat
these steps to install another CPU into
the CPU#2 socket (and into CPU#2,
#3 and #4 sockets for a quad-CPU
configuration).*
Note: in dual-CPU configurations,
only the CPU1 and CPU2 DIMM slots
are addressable for a maximum of 16
GB memory.
*Note: The silkscreen on the motherboard noting CPU3 and CPU4 have been re-
versed on PCB revisions 2.01 and later. Since you must install either two or four
CPUs, this change has no affect on the board's functionality.
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Installing the Heatsink Retention Modules
Two heatsink retention modules (BKT-0012L) and four screws are included in the
retail box. Once installed, these are used to help attach the heatsinks to the CPUs.
To install, align the module with the standoffs of the preinstalled CPU backplate and
with the four feet on the module contacting the serverboard. Secure the retention
module to the backplate with two of the screws provided. See Figure 2-1. Repeat for
the second CPU socket. Note: BKT-0012L is included for use with non-proprietary
heatsinks only. When installing proprietary heatsinks, only BKT-0011L (the CPU
backplate) is needed. The BKT-0012L retention module was designed to provide
compatibility with clip-and-cam type heatsinks from third parties.
Figure 2-1. CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation
Installing the Heatsink
The use of active type heatsinks (except for 1U systems) are recommended. Con-
nect the heatsink fans to the appropriate fan headers on the serverboard. To install
the heatsinks, please follow the installation instructions included with your heatsink
package (not included).
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2-3 Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis
All serverboards and motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different
types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both
the serverboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic
and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they
ground the serverboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in
or are screwed in tightly.
1. Check the compatibility of the serverboard ports and the I/O shield
The H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 serverboard requires a chassis that can support extended
ATX boards of 16" x 13" in size. Make sure that the I/O ports on the serverboard
align with their respective holes in the I/O shield at the rear of the chassis.
2. Mounting the serverboard onto the mainboard tray in the chassis
Carefully mount the serverboard onto the mainboard tray by aligning the serverboard
mounting holes with the raised metal standoffs in the tray. Insert screws into all
the mounting holes in the serverboard that line up with the standoffs. Then use a
screwdriver to secure the serverboard to the mainboard tray - tighten until just snug
(if too tight you might strip the threads). Metal screws provide an electrical contact
to the serverboard ground to provide a continuous ground for the system.
2-4 Installing Memory
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules
to prevent any possible damage.
1. Insert each memory module vertically into its slot, paying attention to the notch
along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the module incorrectly (see
Figure 2-2). Insert first into the 1A slot(s), then the 1B slot(s), then the 2A slot(s)
and 2B slot(s). See support information below.
2. Gently press down on the memory module until it snaps into place.
Note: Each processor has its own built-in memory controller, consequently each
CPU has a four-slot memory bank associated with it. (Memory installed into a bank
with no CPU present cannot be accessed.) 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2
GB memory modules are supported. It is highly recommended that you remove the
power cord from the system before installing or changing any memory modules.
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Support
The H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 supports single or dual-channel, registered ECC DDR2-
667/533/400 SDRAM.
Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory are supported, so you may populate
any number of DIMM slots (see note on previous page). Populating two adjacent
slots at a time with memory modules of the same size and type will result in inter-
leaved (128-bit) memory, which is faster than non-interleaved (64-bit) memory.
Optimizing memory performance
It is better to spread pairs of DIMMs across all memory banks with a CPU installed
than to fill up one CPU memory bank while leaving another empty. For example,
if you were to install eight DIMMs in a quad-CPU configuration, you should install
two in the CPU1 DIMM slots (slots 1A and 1B) , two in the CPU2 DIMM slots, two
in the CPU3 DIMM slots and two in the CPU4 DIMM slots rather than four in any
two CPU DIMM slots. If you install four more, install two in the remaining CPU1
DIMM slots and two in the the remaining CPU2 DIMM slots, etc. This balances the
load over all CPUs to optimize performance. In a dual-CPU configuration, memory
can only be installed in the banks associated with CPU#1 and CPU#2.
Maximum memory: 128 GB DDR2-667/533/400 registered ECC SDRAM (256 GB
for 8-way configuration). In a dual-CPU configuration, memory support is halved.
Figure 2-2. Side and Top Views of DDR Installation
Notch
Notch
To Install:
Insert module vertically
and press down until it
snaps into place. The
release tabs should
close - if they do not
you should close them
yourself.
Release
Tab
Release
Tab
Note: Notch
should align
with its
receptive point
on the slot
Note the notch in the slot and on the bottom of the DIMM.
These prevent the DIMM from being installed incorrectly.
To Remove:
Use your thumbs to
gently push each re-
lease tab outward to
release the DIMM from
the slot.
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2-5 I/O Port and Control Panel Connections
The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC99 specification to make
setting up your system easier. See Figure 2-3 below for the colors and locations
of the various I/O ports.
Figure 2-3. I/O Port Locations and Definitions
Front Control Panel
JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 2-4
for the pin definitions of the various connectors. Refer to Section 2-6 for details.
Figure 2-4. JF1: Front Control Panel Header (JF1)
20 19
Ground
x (key)
NMI
x (key)
Vcc
Power LED
HDD LED
NIC1
Vcc
Vcc
NIC2
Vcc
OH/Fan Fail LED
Power Fail LED
Ground
Vcc
Vcc
Reset Button
Power Button
Ground
2
1
Note: NMI is not supported on the H8QM8-2 or the H8QME-2.
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2-6 Connecting Cables
ATX Power 24-pin Connector
Pin Definitions (J1B1)
Pin# Definition
Pin #
1
Definition
+3.3V
+3.3V
COM
ATX Power Connector
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
+3.3V
-12V
The primary ATX power supply con-
nector (J1B1) meets the SSI (Super-
set ATX) 24-pin specification. Refer to
the table on the right for the pin defini-
tions of the ATX 24-pin power connec-
tor. This connection supplies power to
the chipset, fans and memory.
2
COM
PS_ON
COM
COM
COM
Res (NC)
+5V
3
4
+5V
5
COM
6
+5V
7
COM
8
PWR_OK
5VSB
+12V
Note: You must also connect the 8-pin
JPW1 and JPW2 power connectors to
your power supply (see below).
9
+5V
10
11
12
+5V
+12V
COM
+3.3V
Processor Power Connector
Processor Power
Connector 1
In addition to the primary ATX power
connector (above), the 8-pin proces-
sor power connector at JPW1 must
also be connected to your power
supply. See the table on the right for
pin definitions.
Pin Definitions (JPW1)
Pins
Definition
Ground
+12V
1 through 4
5 through 8
Required Connection
Processor Power
Connector 2
Processor Power Connector
Pin Definitions (JPW2)
An additional 8-pin processor power
connector at JPW2 must also be con-
nected to your power supply. See the
table on the right for pin definitions.
Pins
Definition
Ground
+12V
1 through 4
5 through 8
Required Connection
NMI Button
NMI Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
The non-maskable interrupt button
header is located on pins 19 and 20
of JF1. Refer to the table on the right
for pin definitions.
19
20
Control
Ground
NMI not supported
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Power LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
The Power LED connection is located
on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the
table on the right for pin definitions.
15
16
Vcc
Control
HDD LED
HDD LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED
connection is located on pins 13 and
14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive
LED cable to display disk activity.
Refer to the table on the right for pin
definitions.
Pin# Definition
13
14
Vcc
HD Active
NIC1 LED
NIC1 LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The NIC1 (Network Interface Control-
ler) LED connection is located on pins
11 and 12 of JF1. Attach the NIC1
LED cable to display network activity.
Refer to the table on the right for pin
definitions.
Pin# Definition
11
12
Vcc
NIC1 Active
NIC2 LED
NIC2 LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The NIC2 (Network Interface Control-
ler) LED connection is located on pins
9 and 10 of JF1. Attach the NIC2
LED cable to display network activity.
Refer to the table on the right for pin
definitions.
Pin# Definition
9
Vcc
10
NIC2 Active
Overheat/Fan Fail LED
OH/Fan Fail LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
OH/Fan Fail
LED Status
Pin# Definition
State Indication
Connect an LED to the OH connection
on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad-
vanced warning of chassis overheat-
ing. Refer to the table on the right for
pin definitions and status indicators.
7
8
Vcc
Solid
Overheat
Fan fail
Control
Blinking
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Power Fail LED
Power Fail LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The Power Fail LED connection is
located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer
to the table on the right for pin defini-
tions. This feature is only available
for systems with redundant power
supplies.
Pin# Definition
5
6
Vcc
Control
Reset Button
Reset Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The Reset Button connection is lo-
cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach
it to the hardware reset switch on the
computer case. Refer to the table on
the right for pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
3
4
Reset
Ground
Power Button
The Power Button connection is
located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Mo-
mentarily contacting both pins will
power on/off the system. This button
can also be configured to function
as a suspend button (see the Power
Button Mode setting in BIOS). To turn
off the power when set to suspend
mode, depress the button for at least
4 seconds. Refer to the table on the
right for pin definitions.
Power Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
1
2
PW_ON
Ground
Universal Serial Bus Ports
Pin Definitions (USB0/1)
Universal Serial Bus Ports
(USB0/1)
USB0
Pin # Definition
USB1
Pin # Definition
Two Universal Serial Bus ports
(USB2.0) are located beside the key-
board/mouse ports. See the table on
the right for pin definitions.
1
2
3
4
+5V
1
+5V
PO-
2
3
4
PO-
PO+
PO+
Ground
Ground
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USB Headers
Universal Serial Bus Headers
Pin Definitions (USB2/3)
Two additional USB2.0 head-
ers (USB2/3) are included on the
serverboard. These may be con-
nected to provide front side access.
A USB cable (not included) is needed
for the connection. See the table on
the right for pin definitions.
USB2
Pin # Definition
USB3
Pin #
Definition
1
2
3
4
5
+5V
1
2
3
4
5
+5V
PO-
PO-
PO+
Ground
Key
PO+
Ground
No connection
Serial Port Pin Definitions
Serial Ports
(COM1/COM2)
Pin #
Definition
DCD
Pin #
Definition
DSR
The COM1 serial port is located under
the parallel port and the COM2 header
is located between PCI-x slots #2 and
#3. Refer to the table on the right for
pin definitions.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RXD
RTS
CTS
RI
TXD
DTR
Ground
10
NC
Note: NC indicates no connection.
Fan Headers
Fan Header
Pin Definitions
(FAN1-9)
The serverboard has nine fan head-
ers, which are designated FAN1
through FAN9. Fans speed may be
set to full or variable speed with a
BIOS setting. See the table on the
right for pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
1
2
3
Ground (Black)
+12V/9V (Red)
Tachometer
Note: Fan speed may controlled by a BIOS
setting to change with system temperature.
As a result, pin 2 may be either 12V or 9 V.
See Chapter 4.
Note: when using active heatsinks,
FAN4 is for CPU1, FAN3 is for CPU2,
FAN7 is for CPU3 and FAN8 is for
CPU4.
Chipset Fan Headers
Two additional fan headers, designat-
ed nFAN1 and nFAN2, are included
on the serverboard. nFAN1 and
nFAN2 should be connected to the
heatsinks on the MCP55 and 8132
(chipset) chips, respectively. See the
table on the right for pin definitions.
Chipset Fan Headers
Pin Definitions
(nFAN1-2)
Pin# Definition
1
2
12V
Ground
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Speaker Connector
Pin Definitions (JF2)
Power LED/Keylock/Speaker
Pin# Definition
1
3
5
7
Red wire, speaker data
NC
On the JF2 header, pins 2, 4 and 6
are for the power LED, pins 8 and 10
are for the keylock and pins 1, 3, 5
and 7 are for the speaker (there is no
pin 9). See the tables on the right for
pin definitions and below right for pin
locations
Buzzer signal
Speaker data
Pwr LED/Keylock Connector
Pin Definitions (JF2)
Pin# Definition
2
+Vcc
Note: The speaker connector pins are
for use with an external speaker. If
you wish to use the onboard speaker,
you should close pins 5 and 7 with a
jumper.
4
-Vcc
6
-Vcc
8
Keylock
Ground
10
PS/2 Keyboard and
Mouse Port Pin
Definitions (J3)
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and
PS/2 Mouse Ports
Pin# Definition
1
2
3
4
5
6
Data
NC
The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2
mouse ports are located at J3. The
mouse is the top (green) port. See the
table on the right for pin definitions.
Ground
VCC
Clock
NC
Chassis Intrusion
Chassis Intrusion
Pin Definitions (JL1)
Pin# Definition
A Chassis Intrusion header is located
at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable
to inform you of a chassis intrusion.
1
2
Intrusion Input
Ground
Overheat LED
Overheat LED
Pin Definitions (JOH1)
Connect an LED to the JOH1 header
to provide warning of chassis over-
heating. See the table on the right for
pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
1
2
+3.3V
OH Active
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Wake-On-LAN
Pin Definitions
(JWOL)
The Wake-On-LAN header is desig-
nated JWOL. See the table on the
right for pin definitions. You must
have a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN
connector and cable to use the Wake-
On-LAN feature.
Pin# Definition
1
2
3
+5V Standby
Ground
Wake-up
Wake-On-Ring
The Wake-On-Ring header is desig-
nated JWOR. This function allows your
computer to receive and "wake-up" by
an incoming call to the modem when
in suspend state. See the table on the
right for pin definitions. You must have
a Wake-On-Ring card and cable to use
this feature.
Wake-On-Ring
Pin Definitions
(JWOR)
Pin# Definition
1
2
Ground (Black)
Wake-up
System Management Bus
Power Header
Pin Definitions (PS_SMBUS)
System Management Bus
Power Header (PS_SMBUS)
Pin# Definition
1
2
3
4
5
Clock
Data
The header designated PS_SMBUS
may be used to monitor the power sup-
ply for system management. See the
table on the right for pin definitions.
PWR Fail
Gnd
+3.3V
3rd Power Supply Alarm
Reset Header
3rd Power Supply
Alarm Reset Header
Pin Definitions (JAR)
Pin# Definition
Connect a cable from your power sup-
ply to JAR to provide you with warning
of a power supply failure. The warning
signal is passed through the PWR_LED
pin to indicate a power failure. See the
table on the right for pin definitions.
1
2
3
4
P/S 1 Fail Signal
P/S 2 Fail Signal
P/S 3 Fail Signal
Reset (from MB)
Note: This feature is only available when using
redundant power supplies.
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JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports)
Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (designated
JLAN1 and JLAN2) are located beside
the COM2 port. These Ethernet ports
accept RJ45 type cables.
Compact Flash Power
Headers
Compact Flash
Power Header
Pin Definitions (JWF1)
Pin# Definition
A CompactFlashCardPowerConnector
is located at JWF1. For the Compact
Flash Card to work properly, you will
first need to connect the device's power
cable to JWF1 and correctly set the
Compact Flash Jumper (JP1).
1
2
3
+5V
Ground
Signal
3rd Power Supply Fail
Detect Header
3rd Power Supply Fail
Detect Header
Pin Definitions (J3P)
Pin# Definition
Connect your power supply to J3P to
provide you with warning of a power
supply failure. The warning signal is
passed through the PWR_LED pin to
indicate a power failure. See the table
on the right for pin definitions.
1
2
3
4
P/S 1 Fail Signal
P/S 2 Fail Signal
P/S 3 Fail Signal
Alarm Reset
Note: This feature is only available when using
redundant Supermicro power supplies.
SGPIO
SGPIO1 and SGPIO2 (Serial General
Purpose Input/Output) provide a bus
between the SATA controller and
the SATA drive backplane to provide
SATA enclosure management func-
tions. Connect the appropriate cables
from the backplane to the SGPIO1
and SGPIO2 header(s) to utilize
SATA management functions on your
system.
SGPIO Header
Pin Definitions (SGPIO1, SGPIO2)
Pin# Definition
Pin #
Definition
NC
1
3
5
7
NC
2
4
6
8
Ground
Load
NC
Data
Ground
NC
Note: NC indicates no connection.
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2-7 Jumper Settings
Explanation of
Jumpers
To modify the operation of the
serverboard,jumperscanbeusedto
choose between optional settings.
Jumperscreateshortsbetweentwo
pins to change the function of the
connector. Pin 1 is identified with
a square solder pad on the printed
circuit board. See the diagram at
rightforanexampleofjumpingpins
1 and 2. Refer to the serverboard
layout page for jumper locations.
3
2
1
Connector
Pins
Jumper
Setting
3
2
1
Note 1: On two-pin jumpers,
"Closed" means the jumper is on
and "Open" means the jumper is
off the pins.
CMOS Clear
JBT1 is used to clear CMOS and will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins,
this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents
of CMOS.
To clear CMOS,
1) First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s).
2) With the power disconnected, short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as
a small screwdriver for at least four seconds.
3) Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device).
4) Reconnect the power cord(s) and power on the system.
Notes:
Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.
The onboard battery does not need to be removed when clearing CMOS, however
you must short JBT1 for at least four seconds.
JBT1 contact pads
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VGA Enable/Disable
VGA Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings (JPG1)
JPG1 allows you to enable or disable
the VGA port. The default position is
on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See
the table on the right for jumper set-
tings.
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Enabled
Disabled
JLAN Enable/Disable
JLAN1/2 Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings (JPL1)
Change the setting of jumper JPL1
to enable or disable the JLAN1 and
JLAN2 Gb Ethernet ports. See the
table on the right for jumper settings.
The default setting is enabled.
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Enabled
Disabled
I2C to PCI-X Slots Enable/
Disable
The JI2C1/2 pair of jumpers allows you
to connect the System Management
Bus to the PCI-X slots. The default
setting is pins 2-3 for both jumpers to
disable the connection. Both connec-
tors must be set the same (JI2C1 is for
data and JI2C2 is for the clock). See
the table on right for jumper settings.
I2C to PCI-X Slots
Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings
(JI2C1/2)
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Enabled
Disabled
I2C to PCI-E Slots Enable/
Disable
I2C to PCI-E Slots
Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings
(JI2C3/4)
The JI2C3/4 pair of jumpers allows you
to connect the System Management
Bus to the PCI-Express slots. The de-
fault setting is pins 2-3 for both jumpers
to disable the connection. Both con-
nectors must be set the same (JI2C3 is
for data and JI2C4 is for the clock). See
the table on right for jumper settings.
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Enabled
Disabled
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SCSI Controller Enable/
Disable (H8QM8-2 only)
SCSI Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings (JPA1)
Both Jumpers Definition
Jumper JPA1 is used to enable or dis-
able the Adaptec AIC-7902W SCSI
controller. The default setting is on pins
1-2 to enable SCSI. See the table on
right for jumper settings.
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Enabled
Disabled
SCSI Termination Enable/
Disable (H8QM8-2 only)
SCSI Term. Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings (JPA2/JPA3)
Jumper Setting Definition
Jumpers JPA2 and JPA3 are used to
enable or disable termination for SCSI
channels A and B, respectively. The
default setting is open to enable termi-
nation. See the table on right for jump-
er settings.
Open
Enabled
Disabled
Closed
Note: In order for the SCSI drives to
function properly, please do not change
the default setting (enabled) set by the
manufacturer.)
Compact Flash Master/Slave
Compact Flash
Master/Slave
The JP1 jumper allows you to assign ei-
ther master or slave status to a compact
flash card installed in the IDE#1 slot.
You will need to connect compact flash
power to JWF1 to use. See the table
on the right for jumper settings.
Jumper Settings (JP1)
Jumper Setting Definition
Closed
Open
Master
Slave
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PCI-X Slot Frequency Select
PCI-X Slot #3/#4
Frequency Select
Jumper Settings
(JPXA1)
Jumper JPXA1 is are used to set
the speed of PCI-X slots #1 and #2.
The recommended (default) setting is
open for Auto. See the table on the
right for jumper settings.
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Open
66 MHz PCI-X
66 MHz PCI
Auto
PCI-X Slot Frequency Select
PCI-X Slot #3/#4
Frequency Select
Jumper Settings
(JPXB1)
Jumper JPXB1 is are used to set
the speed of PCI-X slots #3 and #4.
The recommended (default) setting is
open for Auto. See the table on the
right for jumper settings.
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Open
66 MHz PCI-X
66 MHz PCI
Auto
Watch Dog Enable/Disable
JWD controls the Watch Dog function.
Watch Dog is a system monitor that
can reboot the system when a software
application hangs. Pins 1-2 will cause
WD to reset the system if an applica-
tion has frozen. Leaving the jumper
open will disable the Watch Dog fea-
ture. See the table on the right for
jumper settings. Watch Dog must also
be enabled in BIOS (setting located in
the Power Menu).
Watch Dog
Jumper Settings (JWD)
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2
Open
Reset
Disabled
Note: When enabled, the user needs to
write their own application software in or-
der to disable the Watch Dog timer. There
is no setting for closing pins 2-3.
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2-8 Onboard Indicators
JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs
JLAN LED
(Connection Speed Indicator)
The Ethernet ports (located beside
the VGA port) have two LEDs. On
each Gb LAN port, one LED indicates
activity when blinking while the other
LED may be green, amber or off to
indicate the speed of the connection.
See the table on the right for the func-
tions associated with the connection
speed LED.
LED Color Definition
Off
10 MHz
100 MHz
1 GHz
Green
Amber
Onboard Power LED (DP2)
DP2 is an Onboard Power LED. When
this LED is lit, it means power is present
on the serverboard. In suspend mode
this LED will blink on and off. Be sure to
turn off the system and unplug the power
cord(s) before removing or installing
components.
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2-9 Floppy, IDE, Parallel Port, SCSI and SATA Drive
Connections
Use the following information to connect the floppy and hard disk drive cables.
ꢀ The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires.
ꢀ A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.
ꢀ A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide
for two floppy disk drives. The connector with twisted wires always connects to
drive A, and the connector that does not have twisted wires always connects to
drive B.
ꢀ The 80-wire ATA133 IDE hard disk drive cable that came with your system has
two connectors to support two drives. This special cable should be used to take
advantage of the speed this new technology offers. The blue connector connects
to the onboard IDE connector interface and the other connector(s) to your hard
drive(s). Consult the documentation that came with your disk drive for details
on actual jumper locations and settings for the hard disk drive.
Floppy Connector
Floppy Drive Connector
Pin Definitions (Floppy)
The floppy connector is located
Pin# Definition
Pin #
2
Definition
beside the IDE#1 connector.
See the table on the right for
pin definitions.
1
GND
GND
Key
FDHDIN
3
4
Reserved
FDEDIN
5
6
7
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
8
Index-
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
Motor Enable
Drive Select B-
Drive Select A-
Motor Enable
DIR-
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
STEP-
Write Data-
Write Gate-
Track 00-
Write Protect-
Read Data-
Side 1 Select-
Diskette
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IDE Connector
IDE Drive Connector
Pin Definitions (IDE#1)
Pin# Definition
Pin #
2
Definition
There are no jumpers to con-
figure the onboard IDE#1 con-
nector. See the table on the
right for pin definitions.
1
Reset IDE
Host Data 7
Host Data 6
Host Data 5
Host Data 4
Host Data 3
Host Data 2
Host Data 1
Host Data 0
Ground
Ground
3
4
Host Data 8
Host Data 9
Host Data 10
Host Data 11
Host Data 12
Host Data 13
Host Data 14
Host Data 15
Key
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
DRQ3
Ground
I/O Write
I/O Read
IOCHRDY
DACK3
Ground
Ground
BALE
Ground
IRQ14
IOCS16
Addr1
Ground
Addr0
Addr2
Chip Select 0
Activity
Chip Select 1
Ground
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Parallel Port
Connector
Parallel Port Connector
Pin Definitions (J4)
Pin# Definition
Pin #
2
Definition
1
Strobe-
Auto Feed-
Error-
The parallel (printer) port is
located on the I/O backplane.
See the table on the right for
pin definitions.
3
Data Bit 0
Data Bit 1
Data Bit 2
Data Bit 3
Data Bit 4
Data Bit 5
Data Bit 6
Data Bit 7
ACK
4
5
6
Init-
7
8
SLCT IN-
GND
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
BUSY
Write Data
Write Gate
NC
PE
SLCT
SATA Ports
Pin Definitions
(N-SATA0 ~ N-SATA5)
SATA Ports
Pin #
Definition
Ground
TXP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
There are no jumpers to con-
figure the SATA ports, which
are designated N-SATA0 ~ N-
SATA5. See the table on the
right for pin definitions.
TXN
Ground
RXN
RXP
Ground
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SCSI Connectors
(H8QM8-2 only)
Ultra320 SCSI Drive Connectors
Pin Definitions (JA1/JA2)
Pin# Definition Definition
Pin #
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
1
+DB (12)
+DB (13)
+DB (14)
+DB (15)
+DB (P1)
+DB (0)
+DB (1)
+DB (2)
+DB (3)
+DB (4)
+DB (5)
+DB (6)
+DB (7)
+DB (P)
-DB (12)
-DB (13)
-DB (14)
-DB (15)
-DB (P1)
-DB (0)
-DB (1)
-DB (2)
-DB (3)
-DB (4)
-DB (5)
-DB (6)
-DB (7)
-DB (P)
Refer to the table at right for
pin definitions for the Ultra320
SCSI connectors located at
JA1 and JA2.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
Ground
DIFFSENS
TERMPWR
TERMPWR
Reserved
Ground
+ATN
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
Ground
Ground
TERMPWR
TERMPWR
Reserved
Ground
-ATN
Ground
+BSY
Ground
-BSY
+ACK
-ACK
+RST
-RST
+MSG
-MSG
+SEL
-SEL
+C/D
-C/D
+REQ
-REQ
+I/O
-I/O
+DB (8)
+DB (9)
+DB (10)
+DB (11)
-DB (8)
-DB (9)
-DB (10)
-DB (11)
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2-10 Enabling SATA RAID
Serial ATA (SATA)
Serial ATA (SATA) is a physical storage interface that employs a single cable with
a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices.
This connection is a serial link. The serial cables used in SATA are thinner than
the traditional cables used in Parallel ATA (PATA) and can extend up to one meter
in length, compared to only 40 cm for PATA cables. Overall, SATA provides better
functionality than PATA.
Installing the OS/SATA Driver
Before installing the OS (operating system) and SATA RAID driver, you must decide
if you wish to have the operating system installed as part of a bootable RAID array
or installed to a separate non-RAID hard drive. If on a separate drive, you may
install the driver either during or after the OS installation. If you wish to have the
OS on a SATA RAID array, you must follow the procedure below and install the
driver during the OS installation.
Note: the SATA RAID driver is supported by Windows 2000 and XP only.
Building a Driver Diskette
You must first build a driver diskette from the CD-ROM that was included with the
system. (You will have to create this disk on a computer that is already running and
with the OS installed.) Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and start the system.
A display as shown in Figure 2-5 will appear. Click on the icon labeled "Build Driver
Diskettes and Manuals" and follow the instructions to create a floppy disk with the
driver on it. Once it's been created, remove the floppy and insert the installation
CD for the Windows Operating System you wish to install into the CD-ROM drive
of the new system you are about to configure.
Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS
Before installing the Windows Operating System, you must change some settings
in BIOS. Boot up the system and hit the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup Utlility.
After the Setup Utility loads,
1. Use the arrow keys to move to the Exit menu. Scroll down with the arrow keys
to the "Load Optimal Defaults setting and press <Enter>. Select "OK" to confirm,
then <Enter> to load the default settings.
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2. Use the arrow keys to move to Advanced > Floppy/IDE/SATA Configuration >
nVidia RAID Setup and press the <Enter> key. Once in the submenu, enable the
"nVidia RAID Function" setting, which will cause the SATA0/1/2 Primary/Secondary
settings to appear. Enable the SATA devices and channels you will be using.
3. Hit the <F10> key to "Save Changes and Exit", then hit <Enter> to verify.
4. After exiting the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will reboot. When prompted
during the startup, press the <F10> key when prompted to run the nVidia RAID
Utility program.
Using the nVidia RAID Utility
The nVidia RAID Utility program is where you can define the drives you want to
include in the RAID array and the mode and type of RAID. Two main windows are
shown in the utility (see Figure 2-5). The "Free Disks" window on the left will list all
available drives. Use the arrow keys to select and move drives to the window on
the right, which lists all drives that are to become part of the RAID array.
Once you have finished selecting the drives and type of RAID you wish to use for
your RAID array, press the <F7> key. You will be prompted to verify your choice; if
you want to continue with your choices, select "Yes". Note that selecting "Yes" will
clear all previous data from the drives you selected to be a part of the array. You
are then given the choice of making the RAID array bootable by pressing the the
<B> key. After you have finshed, press the <Ctrl> and <X> keys simultaneously.
Figure 2-6 shows a list of arrays that have been set up with the utility.
Installing the OS and Drivers
With the Windows OS installation CD in the CD-ROM drive, restart the system.
When you see the prompt, hit the <F6> key to enter Windows setup. Eventually a
blue screen will appear with a message that begins "Windows could not determine
the type of one or more storage devices . . ." When you see the screen, hit the <S>
key to "Specify Additional Device", then insert the driver diskette you just created
into the floppy drive. Highlight "Manufuacturer Supplied Hardware Support Disk"
and hit the <Enter> key. Highlight the first "nVidia RAID" driver shown and press
the <Enter> key to install it. Soon a similar blue screen will appear again. Again hit
the <S> key, then highlight the second item, "nForce Storage Controller" and press
the <Enter> key, then <Enter> again to continue with the Windows setup.
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Figure 2-5. SATA RAID Utility: Main Screen
Figure 2-6. SATA RAID Utility: Array List
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2-11 Installing Software Drivers
After all the hardware and operating system have been installed, you need to install
certain drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that
came packaged with your serverboard. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM
drive, the display shown in Figure 2-7 should appear. (If this display does not
appear, click on the My Computer icon and then on the icon representing your CD-
ROM drive. Finally, double click on the S "Setup" icon.)
Figure 2-7. Driver Installation Display Screen
Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each
item. Click the tabs to the right of these in order from top to bottom to install each
item one at a time. After installing each item, you must reboot the system
before moving on to the next item on the list. You should install everything here
except for the SUPER Doctor utility, which is optional. The bottom icon with a CD
on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures
Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all
of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support
Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter.
Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any
hardware components.
Before Power On
1. Check that the onboard power LED is lit (DP2 on the serverboard).
2. Make sure that the main ATX power connector at J1B1 and the 8-pin connectors
at JPW1 and JPW2 are all connected to your power supply.
3. Make sure that no short circuits exist between the serverboard and chassis.
4. Disconnect all ribbon/wire cables from the serverboard, including those for the
keyboard and mouse.
5. Remove all add-on cards.
6. Install CPUs and heatsinks (making sure they are fully seated) and connect
the internal (chassis) speaker and the power LED to the serverboard. Check all
jumper settings as well.
7. Use the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as recommended by the manufac-
turer. To avoid possible explosion, do not install the CMOS battery upside down.
No Power
1. Make sure that no short circuits exist between the serverboard and the chas-
sis.
2. Verify that all jumpers are set to their default positions.
3. Check that the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set.
4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system.
5. The battery on your serverboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies
~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
No Video
1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and
cables.
2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for
details on beep codes.
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NOTE
If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics
card is recommended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to App. B.
Memory Errors
1. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed.
2. You should be using registered ECC DDR-2 memory (see next page). Also, it
is recommended that you use the same memory type and speed for all DIMMs in
the system. See Section 2-4 for memory details and limitations.
3. Check for bad DIMM modules or slots by swapping modules between slots and
noting the results.
4. Check the power supply voltage 115V/230V switch.
Losing the System’s Setup Configuration
1. Make sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality power
supply may cause the system to lose the CMOS setup information. Refer to Sec-
tion 1-6 for details on recommended power supplies.
2. The battery on your serverboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies
~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one.
3. If the above steps do not fix the setup configuration problem, contact your vendor
for repairs.
3-2 Technical Support Procedures
Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note
that as a serverboard manufacturer, we do not sell directly to end-users, so it is
best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They
should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that
was sold to you.
1. Please review the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Questions'
(FAQs) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our web site before contacting
Technical Support.
2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our web site.
Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed depending on the modifications to the boot block
code.
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3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when
contacting us for technical support:
ꢀ
ꢀ
Serverboard model and PCB revision number
BIOS release date/version (this can be seen on the initial display when your
system first boots up)
ꢀ
System configuration
An example of a Technical Support form is posted on our web site.
4. Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready
when contacting our technical support department by e-mail.
3-3 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What type of memory does my serverboard support?
Answer: The H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 supports up to 128 GB DDR2-667/533/400 regis-
tered ECC interleaved SDRAM with four CPUs installed. In an 8-way configuration
(using the HT slots) the maximum memory support is 128 GB for registered ECC
DDR2-667/533/400 (only 64 GB supported in dual-CPU configurations). See Sec-
tion 2-4 for details on installing memory.
Question: How do I update my BIOS?
Answer: It is recommended that you not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experi-
encing problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our web site.
Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update
your BIOS on our web site. Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure
it is newer than your current BIOS before downloading.
Select your serverboard model on the web page and download the corresponding
BIOS file to your computer. Unzip the BIOS update file, in which you will find the
readme.txt (flash instructions), the afudos.exe (BIOS flash utility) and the BIOS
image (xxx.rom) files. Copy these files to a bootable floppy disk, insert the disk
into drive A and reboot the system. At the DOS prompt after rebooting, enter the
command "flash" (without quotation marks) then type in the BIOS file that you want
to update with (xxxx.rom).
Question: What's on the CD that came with my serverboard?
Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that will
greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD and install the
applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for Windows
and security and audio drivers.
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Question: Why can't I turn off the power using the momentary power on/off
switch?
Answer: The instant power off function is controlled in BIOS by the Power But-
ton Mode setting. When the On/Off feature is enabled, the serverboard will have
instant off capabilities as long as the BIOS has control of the system. When the
Standby or Suspend feature is enabled or when the BIOS is not in control such
as during memory count (the first screen that appears when the system is turned
on), the momentary on/off switch must be held for more than four seconds to shut
down the system. This feature is required to implement the ACPI features on the
serverboard.
Question: How do I connect the ATA133 cable to my IDE device(s)?
Answer: The 80-wire/40-pin high-density ATA133 IDE cable that came with your
system has two connectors to support two drives. This special cable must be used
to take advantage of the speed the ATA133 technology offers. Connect the blue
connector to the onboard IDE header and the other connector(s) to your hard
drive(s). Consult the documentation that came with your disk drive for details on
actual jumper locations and settings.
3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be-
fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your
vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning
to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the
outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and
handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service
is complete.
supermicro.com/support/rma/).
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in-
curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.
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Chapter 4
BIOS
4-1 Introduction
This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8QM8-2/H8QME-2.
The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a
floppy disk-based program.
Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or
deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual
Download area of our web site for any changes to BIOS that may not be reflected
in this manual.
Starting the Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, hit the <Delete> key while the system is booting-up.
(In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the BIOS setup screen. There are
a few cases when other keys are used, such as <F1>, <F2>, etc.) Each main BIOS
menu option is described in this manual.
The Main BIOS screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options
that can be configured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be configured. The right frame
displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text mes-
sage. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a
text message will accompany it. (Note that BIOS has default text messages built in.
We retain the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) Set-
tings printed in Bold are the default values.
A " ꢀ" indicates a submenu. Highlighting such an item and pressing the <Enter>
key will open the list of settings within that submenu.
The BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of
these hot keys (<F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, etc.) can be used at
any time during the setup navigation process.
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4-2 Main Menu
When you first enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main Menu screen.
You can always return to the Main Menu by selecting the Main tab on the top of
the screen with the arrow keys.
The Main Menu screen provides you with a system overview, which includes the
version, built date and ID of the AMIBIOS, the type, speed and number of the
processors in the system and the amount of memory installed in the system.
System Time/System Date
You can edit this field to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time
or System Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard.
Press the <Tab> key or the <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date must
be entered in DAY/MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.
Please note that time is in a 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 A.M. appears as
05:30:00 and 5:30 P.M. as 17:30:00.
4-3 Advanced Settings Menu
ꢀ BOOT Features
Quick Boot
If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time
needed for the system to boot up. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Quiet Boot
If Disabled, normal POST messages will be displayed on boot-up. If Enabled,
this display the OEM logo instead of POST messages.
Add-On ROM Display Mode
Set this option to display add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages. The de-
fault setting is Force BIOS. Select Force BIOS to allow the computer system
to force a third party BIOS to display during system boot. Select Keep Current
to allow the computer system to display the BIOS information during system
boot. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.
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Boot up Num-Lock
Set this value to allow the Number Lock setting to be modified during boot up.
The options are On and Off.
PS/2 Mouse Support
Set this value to modify support for a PS/2 mouse. The options are Auto, En-
abled and Disabled.
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error
Select Enable to activate the Wait for F1 if Error function. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Select Enabled to display message to hit the DEL key to enter Setup. The op-
tions are Enabled and Disabled.
Interrupt 19 Capture
Select Enabled to allow ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
OS Installation
Change this setting if using a 64-bit Linux operating system. The available op-
tions are Other and Linux.
ACPI Version Features
Use this setting the determine which ACPI version to use. Options are ACPI
v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0.
ACPI APIC Support
Determines whether to include the ACPI APIC table pointer in the RSDT pointer
list. The available options are Enabled and Disabled.
ACPI OEMB Table
Determines whether to include the ACPI APIC table pointer in the RSDT pointer
list. The available options are Enabled and Disabled.
Headless Mode
Use this setting to Enable or Disable headless operation mode through
ACPI.
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Restore on AC Power Loss
This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns
after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Power Off, Power On and
Last State.
Watch Dog Timer Select
This setting is used to Enable or Disable the Watch Dog Timer function. It must
be used in conjunction with the Watch Dog jumper (see Chapter 2 for details).
To enable, choose from 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 15 or 30 min.
MPS Revision
This setting allows the user to select the MPS revision level. The options are
1.1 and 1.4.
SMBIOS SMI Support
Use this setting to Enable or Disable SMBIOS SMI wrapper support for PnP
function 50h-54h.
ꢀ CPU Configuration
This submenu lists CPU information and contains the following settings:
GART Error Reporting
This setting is used for testing only.
Power Now
This setting is used to Enable or Disable the AMD Power Now feature.
Thermal Throttling
This setting is used to Enable or Disable Thermal Throttling.
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ꢀ Floppy/IDE/SATA Configuration
Floppy A
Move the cursor to these fields via up and down <arrow> keys to select the floppy
type. The options are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3½", 1.44
MB 3½”, and 2.88 MB 3½".
Floppy B
Move the cursor to these fields via up and down <arrow> keys to select the floppy
type. The options are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3½", 1.44
MB 3½”, and 2.88 MB 3½".
Onboard Floppy Controller
Use this setting to Enable or Disable the onboard floppy controller.
Onboard IDE Controller
There is a single floppy controller on the motherboard, which may be Enabled or
Disabled with this setting.
Serial ATA Devices
This setting is used to determine if SATA drives will be used and how many. Op-
tions are Disabled, Device 0, Device 0/1 and Device 0/1/2.
ꢀ nVidia RAID Setup
nVidia RAID Function
This setting is used to Enable or Disable the nVidia ROM. If Enabled, the set-
ting below will appear.
SATA0/1/2 Primary/Secondary Channel
This setting is used to Enable or Disable the SATA0 Primary, SATA0 Second-
ary, SATA1 Primary, SATA1 Secondary, SATA2 Primary and SATA2 Secondary
channels (six settings total).
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Primary IDE Master/Slave
Highlight one of the items above and press <Enter> to access the submenu for
that item.
Type
Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed,
Auto, CDROM and ARMD.
LBA/Large Mode
LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive.
The options are Disabled and Auto.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data
transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block mode
is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Select
"Disabled" to allow the data to be transferred from and to the device one sec-
tor at a time. Select "Auto" to allows the data transfer from and to the device
occur multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it. The options are Auto
and Disabled.
PIO Mode
PIO (Programmable I/O) mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive
and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time
decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to allow AMI
BIOS to auto detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support
cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a
data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1.
It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO
mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow AMI BIOS to
use PIO mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 11.1 MBs. Select 4 to allow AMI
BIOS to use PIO mode 4. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. This setting
generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured after 1999. For other disk
drives, such as IDE CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of the drive.
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DMA Mode
Selects the DMA Mode. Options are SWDMA0, SWDMA1, SWDMA2,
MWDMA0. MDWDMA1, MWDMA2, UDMA0. UDMA1, UDMA2, UDMA3,
UDMA4 and UDMA5. (SWDMA=Single Word DMA, MWDMA=Multi Word DMA,
UDMA=UltraDMA.)
S.M.A.R.T.
Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict
impending drive failures. Select "Auto" to allow BIOS to auto detect hard disk
drive support. Select "Disabled" to prevent AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T.
Select "Enabled" to allow AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to support hard drive
disk. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.
32-Bit Data Transfer
Select "Enabled" to activate the function of 32-Bit data transfer. Select "Disabled"
to deactivate the function. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Serial ATA0/1/2 Primary/Secondary Channel
Highlight one of the items above and press <Enter> to access the submenu for that
item. If a drive is present, information on that drive will be displayed here.
Type
Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed,
Auto, CDROM and ARMD.
LBA/Large Mode
LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive.
The options are Disabled and Auto.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data
transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block mode
is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Select
"Disabled" to allow the data to be transferred from and to the device one sec-
tor at a time. Select "Auto" to allows the data transfer from and to the device
occur multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it. The options are Auto
and Disabled.
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PIO Mode
PIO (Programmable I/O) mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive
and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time
decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to allow AMI
BIOS to auto detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support
cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a
data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1.
It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO
mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow AMI BIOS to
use PIO mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 11.1 MBs. Select 4 to allow AMI
BIOS to use PIO mode 4. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. This setting
generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured after 1999. For other disk
drives, such as IDE CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of the drive.
DMA Mode
Selects the DAM Mode. Options are SWDMA0, SWDMA1, SWDMA2,
MWDMA0. MDWDMA1, MWDMA2, UDMA0. UDMA1, UDMA2, UDMA3,
UDMA4 and UDMA5. (SWDMA=Single Word DMA, MWDMA=Multi Word DMA,
UDMA=UltraDMA.)
S.M.A.R.T.
Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict
impending drive failures. Select "Auto" to allow BIOS to auto detect hard disk
drive support. Select "Disabled" to prevent AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T.
Select "Enabled" to allow AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to support hard drive
disk. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.
32-Bit Data Transfer
Select "Enabled" to activate the function of 32-Bit data transfer. Select "Disabled"
to deactivate the function. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Hard Disk Write Protect
Select Enabled to enable the function of Hard Disk Write Protect to prevent data
from being written to HDD. The options are Enabled or Disabled.
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)
This feature allows the user to set the time-out value for detecting ATA, ATA PI
devices installed in the system. The options are 0 (sec), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and
35.
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ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection
This setting allows AMI BIOS to auto-detect the 80-Pin ATA(PI) cable. The options
are Host, Device and Host & Device.
ꢀ PCI/PnP Configuration
Clear NVRAM
Select Yes to clear NVRAM during boot-up. The options are Yes and No.
Plug & Play OS
Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required
for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No
to allow AMIBIOS to configure all devices in the system.
PCI Latency Timer
This option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. Select a value to
set the PCI latency in PCI clock cycles. Options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192,
224 and 248.
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Set this value to allow or restrict the system from giving the VGA adapter card an
interrupt address. The options are Yes and No.
Palette Snooping
Select "Enabled" to inform the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed
in the system in order for the graphics card to function properly. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
PCI IDE BusMaster
Set this value to allow or prevent the use of PCI IDE busmastering. Select "Enabled"
to allow AMI BIOS to use PCI busmaster for reading and writing to IDE drives. The
options are Disabled and Enabled.
Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card
This option allows the user to assign a PCI slot number to an Off-board PCI/ISA
IDE card in order for it to function properly. The options are Auto, PCI Slot1, PCI
Slot2, PCI Slot3, PCI Slot4, PCI Slot5, and PCI Slot6.
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IRQ3/IRQ4/IRQ5/IRQ7/IRQ9/IRQ10/IRQ11/IRQ14/IRQ15
This feature specifies the availability of an IRQ to be used by a PCI/PnP device.
Select Reserved for the IRQ to be used by a Legacy ISA device. The options are
Available and Reserved.
DMA Channel 0/Channel 1/Channel 3/Channel 5/Channel 6/Channel
7
Select Available to indicate that a specific DMA channel is available to be used by
a PCI/PnP device. Select Reserved if the DMA channel specified is reserved for
a Legacy ISA device. The options are Available and Reserved.
Reserved Memory Size
You may set reserved memory with this setting. The options are Disabled, 16k,
32k and 64k.
Onboard SCSI HostRAID
Use this setting to Enable or Disable the onboard SCSI Host RAID.
ꢀ Super IO Configuration
Serial Port1 Address
This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of
serial port 1. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial port from accessing any system
resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes
unavailable. Select "3F8/IRQ4" to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port
address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address. The options are Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4,
3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3.
Serial Port2 Address
This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of
serial port 2. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial port from accessing any system
resources. When this option is set to "Disabled", the serial port physically becomes
unavailable. Select "2F8/IRQ3" to allow the serial port to use 2F8 as its I/O port
address and IRQ 3 for the interrupt address. The options are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3,
3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3.
Serial Port 2 Mode
Tells BIOS which mode to select for serial port 2. The options are Normal,
IrDA and ASKIR.
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Parallel Port Address
This option specifies the I/O address used by the parallel port. Select Disabled to
prevent the parallel port from accessing any system resources. When the value of
this option is set to Disabled, the printer port becomes unavailable. Select 378 to
allow the parallel port to use 378 as its I/O port address. The majority of parallel
ports on computer systems use IRQ7 and I/O Port 378H as the standard setting.
Select 278 to allow the parallel port to use 278 as its I/O port address. Select 3BC
to allow the parallel port to use 3BC as its I/O port address.
Parallel Port Mode
Specify the parallel port mode. The options are Normal, Bi-directional, EPP
and ECP.
Parallel Port IRQ
Select the IRQ (interrupt request) for the parallel port. The options are IRQ5
and IRQ7.
ꢀ Chipset Configuration
ꢀ NorthBridge Configuration
ꢀ
Memory Configuration
Memclock Mode
This setting determines how the memory clock is set. Auto has the memory
clock by code and Limit allows the user to set a standard value.
MCT Timing Mode
Sets the timing mode for memory. Options are Auto and Manual.
Bank Interleaving
Select Auto to automatically enable interleaving-memory scheme when this
function is supported by the processor. The options are Auto and Disabled.
Enable Clock to All Dimms
Use this setting to enable unused clocks to all DIMMSs, even if some DIMM
slots are unpopulated. Options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Mem Clk Tristate C3/ALTVID
Use this setting to Enable or Disable memory clock tristate during C3 and
ALT VID.
CS Sparing Enable
Use this setting to Enable or Disable the CS Sparing function.
Memory Hole Remapping
When "Enabled", this feature enables hardware memory remapping around
the memory hole. Options are Enabled and Disabled.
ꢀ
ECC Configuration
DRAM ECC Enable
DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automati-
cally. Options are Enabled and Disabled.
4-Bit ECC Mode
Allows the user to enabled 4-bit ECC mode (also known as ECC
Chipkill). Options are Enabled and Disabled.
DRAM Scrub Redirect
Allows system to correct DRAM ECC errors immediately, even with
background scrubbing on. Options are Enabled and Disabled.
DRAM BG Scrub
Corrects memory errors so later reads are correct. Options are Dis-
abled and various times in nanoseconds and microseconds.
L2 Cache BG Scrub
Allows L2 cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Options are Disabled and
various times in nanoseconds and microseconds.
Data Cache BG Scrub
Allows L1 cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Options are Disabled and
various times in nanoseconds and microseconds.
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Power Down Control
Allows DIMMs to enter power down mode by deasserting the clock enable signal
when DIMMs are not in use. Options are Auto and Disabled.
Alternate VID
Specifies and alternate VID while in low power states. Options are Auto and
various voltages between .8V and 1.115V.
Memory Timing Parameters
Allows the user to select which CPU Node's timing parameters (memory clock,
etc.) to display. Options are CPU Node 0, CPU Node1, CPU Node2 and CPU
Node3.
ꢀ SouthBridge Configuration
USB 1.1 Controller
Enable or disable the USB 1.1 controller.
USB 2.0 Controller
Enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.
USB Devices Enabled
This field dsiplays the USB devices currently enabled.
Legacy USB Support
Select "Enabled" to enable the support for USB Legacy. Disable Legacy support
if there are no USB devices installed in the system. "Auto" disabled Legacy
support if no USB devices are connected. The options are Disabled, Enabled
and Auto.
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
Select the controller mode for your USB ports. Options are HiSpeed and
FullSpeed. (HiSpeed=480 Mbps, FullSpeed=12 Mbps).
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
Enable or Disable a workaround for OS's without EHCI hand-off support.
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ꢀ Event Log Configuration
View Event Log
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log.
Mark All Events as Read
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark all events as read.
Clear Event Log
Select Yes and press <Enter> to clear all event logs. The options are Yes and
No to verify.
ꢀ Remote Access Configuration
Remote Access
Allows you to Enable or Disable remote access. If enabled, the settings below
will appear.
Serial Port Number
Selects the serial port to use for console redirection. Options are COM1 and
COM2.
Serial Port Mode
Selects the serial port settings to use. Options are (115200 8, n, 1), (57600 8,
n, 1), (38400 8, n, 1), (19200 8, n, 1) and (09600 8, n, 1).
Flow Control
Selects the flow control to be used for console redirection. Options are None,
Hardware and Software.
Redirection After BIOS POST
Options are Disable (no redirection after BIOS POST), Boot Loader (redirection
during POST and during boot loader) and Always (redirection always active).
Note that some OS's may not work with this set to Always.
Terminal Type
Selects the type of the target terminal. Options are ANSI, VT100 and VT-
UTF8.
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VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support
Allows you to Enable or Disable VT-UTF8 combination key support for ANSI/
VT100 terminals.
Sredir Memory Display Delay
Use this setting to set the delay in seconds to display memory information. Op-
tions are No Delay, 1 sec, 2 secs and 4 secs.
ꢀ System Health Monitor
CPU Overheat Temperature
Use the "+" and "-" keys to set the CPU temperature threshold to between 65o
and 90o C. When this threshold is exceeded, the overheat LED on the chas-
sis will light up and an alarm will sound. The LED and alarm will turn off once
the CPU temperature has dropped to 5 degrees below the threshold set. The
default setting is 72o C.
Other items in the submenu are systems monitor displays for the following
information:
CPU1 Temperature, CPU2 Temperature, CPU3 Temperature, CPU4 Tempera-
ture, (for 4U systems), System Temperature, CPU1 Vcore, CPU2 Vcore, CPU3
Vcore, CPU4 Vcore (for 4U systems), 3.3V Vcc, +5Vin, +12Vin, 5V standby and
battery voltage.
ꢀ System Fan Monitor
Fan Speed Control
This feature allows the user to determine how the system will control the speed of
the onboard fans. Select "Workstation" if your system is used as a Workstation.
Select "Server" if your system is used as a Server. Select "Disable" to disable
the fan speed control function to allow the onboard fans to continuously run at
full speed (12V). The options are 1) Disabled (Full Speed) 2) Optimized for
Server and 3) Optimized for Workstation.
FAN1 Speed through FAN9 Speed
The speeds of the onboard fans (in rpm) are displayed here.
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4-4 Boot Menu
This feature allows the user to configure the following items:
ꢀ Boot Device Priority
This feature allows the user to prioritize the boot sequence from the available de-
vices. The devices to set are:
· 1st Boot Device
· 2nd Boot Device
· 3rd Boot Device
· 4th Boot Device
· 5th Boot Device
ꢀ Hard Disk Drives
This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available hard disk
drives.
1st Drive
Specifies the boot sequence for the 1st Hard Drive.
ꢀ Removable Drives
This feature allows the user to specify the Boot sequence from available remov-
able drives.
1st Drive
Specifies the boot sequence for the 1st Removable Drive. The options are 1st
Floppy Drive and Disabled.
ꢀ CD/DVD Drives
This feature allows the user to specify the Boot sequence from available CD/DVD
drives.
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4-5 Security Menu
AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords,
the Supervisor password must be set first.
Change Supervisor Password
Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then type in
the password.
Change User Password
Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then type in
the password.
Boot Sector Virus Protection
This option is near the bottom of the Security Setup screen. Select "Disabled" to
deactivate the Boot Sector Virus Protection. Select "Enabled" to enable boot sector
protection. When "Enabled", AMI BIOS displays a warning when any program (or
virus) issues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the
hard disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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4-6 Exit Menu
Select the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup
screen.
Save Changes and Exit
When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option
to leave BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration
parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu
and press <Enter>.
Discard Changes and Exit
Select this option to quit BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to
the system configuration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and
Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Discard Changes
Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to AMI
BIOS Utility Program.
Load Optimal Defaults
To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press
<Enter>. Then Select "OK" to allow BIOS to automatically load the Optimal Defaults
as the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system
performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press
<Enter>. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but
not maximum performance.
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Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix A
BIOS Error Beep Codes
During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time
the system is powered on, errors may occur.
Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the
boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen.
Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up pro-
cedure. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer
for possible repairs.
These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps.
The numbers on the fatal error list, on the following page, correspond to the number
of beeps for the corresponding error. All errors listed, with the exception of Beep
Code 8, are fatal errors.
POST codes may be read on the debug LEDs located beside the LAN port on the
serverboard backplane. See the description of the Debug LEDs (LED1 and LED2)
in Chapter 5.
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AMIBIOS Error Beep Codes
Beep Code
Error Message
Description
1 beep
Refresh
Circuits have been reset.
(Ready to power up.)
5 short, 1 long
8 beeps
Memory error
No memory detected in
system
Display memory read/write error
Video adapter missing or
with faulty memory
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Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
Appendix B
BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O
port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment
can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h.
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Uncompressed Initialization Codes
The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution:
Checkpoint Code Description
D0h
The NMI is disabled. Power on delay is starting. Next, the initialization code check-
sum will be verified.
D1h
Initializing the DMA controller, performing the keyboard controller BAT test, starting
memory refresh and entering 4 GB flat mode next.
D3h
D4h
D5h
Starting memory sizing next.
Returning to real mode. Executing any OEM patches and setting the Stack next.
Passing control to the uncompressed code in shadow RAM at E000:0000h. The
initialization code is copied to segment 0 and control will be transferred to segment
0.
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Bootblock Recovery Codes
The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution:
Checkpoint Code Description
E0h
The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base
512 KB memory test.
E1h
E2h
E6h
Initializing the interrupt vector table next.
Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next.
Enabling the floppy drive controller and Timer IRQs. Enabling internal cache mem-
ory.
Edh
Eeh
Efh
Initializing the floppy drive.
Looking for a floppy diskette in drive A:. Reading the first sector of the diskette.
A read error occurred while reading the floppy drive in drive A:.
Next, searching for the AMIBOOT.ROM file in the root directory.
The AMIBOOT.ROM file is not in the root directory.
F0h
F1h
F2h
Next, reading and analyzing the floppy diskette FAT to find the clusters occupied
by the AMIBOOT.ROM file.
F3h
F4h
F5h
FBh
FCh
FDh
FFh
Next, reading the AMIBOOT.ROM file, cluster by cluster.
The AMIBOOT.ROM file is not the correct size.
Next, disabling internal cache memory.
Next, detecting the type of flash ROM.
Next, erasing the flash ROM.
Next, programming the flash ROM.
Flash ROM programming was successful. Next, restarting the system BIOS.
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B-3
Uncompressed Initialization Codes
The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution.
These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM.
Checkpoint Code Description
03h
05h
06h
07h
08h
0Ah
The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition.
The BIOS stack has been built. Next, disabling cache memory.
Uncompressing the POST code next.
Next, initializing the CPU and the CPU data area.
The CMOS checksum calculation is done next.
The CMOS checksum calculation is done. Initializing the CMOS status register for
date and time next.
0Bh
0Ch
0Eh
0Fh
10h
11h
The CMOS status register is initialized. Next, performing any required initialization
before the keyboard BAT command is issued.
The keyboard controller input buffer is free. Next, issuing the BAT command to the
keyboard controller.
The keyboard controller BAT command result has been verified. Next, performing
any necessary initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test.
The initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test is done. The key-
board command byte is written next.
The keyboard controller command byte is written. Next, issuing the Pin 23 and 24
blocking and unblocking command.
Next, checking if <End or <Ins> keys were pressed during power on. Initializing
CMOS RAM if the Initialize CMOS RAM in every boot AMIBIOS POST option was
set in AMIBCP or the <End> key was pressed.
12h
13h
Next, disabling DMA controllers 1 and 2 and interrupt controllers 1 and 2.
The video display has been disabled. Port B has been initialized. Next, initializing
the chipset.
14h
19h
1Ah
2Bh
The 8254 timer test will begin next.
Next, programming the flash ROM.
The memory refresh line is toggling. Checking the 15 second on/off time next.
Passing control to the video ROM to perform any required configuration before the
video ROM test.
2Ch
2Dh
23h
All necessary processing before passing control to the video ROM is done. Look-
ing for the video ROM next and passing control to it.
The video ROM has returned control to BIOS POST. Performing any required pro-
cessing after the video ROM had control
Reading the 8042 input port and disabling the MEGAKEY Green PC feature next.
Making the BIOS code segment writable and performing any necessary configura-
tion before initializing the interrupt vectors.
24h
The configuration required before interrupt vector initialization has completed. In-
terrupt vector initialization is about to begin.
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Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG
switch is on.
27h
28h
Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next.
Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Configuring the mono-
chrome mode and color mode settings next.
2Ah
2Eh
2Fh
Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be done next, if present. See the
last page for additional information.
Completed post-video ROM test processing. If the EGA/VGA controller is not
found, performing the display memory read/write test next.
The EGA/VGA controller was not found. The display memory read/write test is
about to begin.
30h
31h
The display memory read/write test passed. Look for retrace checking next.
The display memory read/write test or retrace checking failed. Performing the alter-
nate display memory read/write test next.
32h
The alternate display memory read/write test passed. Looking for alternate display
retrace checking next.
34h
37h
38h
Video display checking is over. Setting the display mode next.
The display mode is set. Displaying the power on message next.
Initializing the bus input, IPL, general devices next, if present. See the last page of
this chapter for additional information.
39h
3Ah
3Bh
Displaying bus initialization error messages. See the last page of this chapter for
additional information.
The new cursor position has been read and saved. Displaying the Hit <DEL> mes-
sage next.
The Hit <DEL> message is displayed. The protected mode memory test is about
to start.
40h
42h
Preparing the descriptor tables next.
The descriptor tables are prepared. Entering protected mode for the memory test
next.
43h
44h
Entered protected mode. Enabling interrupts for diagnostics mode next.
Interrupts enabled if the diagnostics switch is on. Initializing data to check memory
wraparound at 0:0 next.
45h
46h
47h
48h
Data initialized. Checking for memory wraparound at 0:0 and finding the total sys-
tem memory size next.
The memory wraparound test is done. Memory size calculation has been done.
Writing patterns to test memory next.
The memory pattern has been written to extended memory. Writing patterns to the
base 640 KB memory next.
Patterns written in base memory. Determining the amount of memory below 1 MB
next.
49h
4Bh
The amount of memory below 1 MB has been found and verified.
The amount of memory above 1 MB has been found and verified. Checking for a
soft reset and clearing the memory below 1 MB for the soft reset next. If this is a
power on situation, going to checkpoint 4Eh next.
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4Ch
4Dh
4Eh
4Fh
50h
The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the memory
above 1 MB next.
The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Saving the memory size
next. Going to checkpoint 52h next.
The memory test started, but not as the result of a soft reset. Displaying the first
64 KB memory size next.
The memory size display has started. The display is updated during the memory
test. Performing the sequential and random memory test next.
The memory below 1 MB has been tested and initialized. Adjusting the displayed
memory size for relocation and shadowing next.
51h
52h
The memory size display was adjusted for relocation and shadowing.
The memory above 1 MB has been tested and initialized. Saving the memory size
information next.
53h
54h
57h
58h
59h
60h
62h
65h
66h
The memory size information and the CPU registers are saved. Entering real mode
next.
Shutdown was successful. The CPU is in real mode. Disabling the Gate A20 line,
parity, and the NMI next.
The A20 address line, parity, and the NMI are disabled. Adjusting the memory size
depending on relocation and shadowing next.
The memory size was adjusted for relocation and shadowing. Clearing the Hit
<DEL> message next.
The Hit <DEL> message is cleared. The <WAIT...> message is displayed. Starting
the DMA and interrupt controller test next.
The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller 1 base register
test next.
The DMA controller 1 base register test passed. Performing the DMA controller 2
base register test next.
The DMA controller 2 base register test passed. Programming DMA controllers 1
and 2 next.
Completed programming DMA controllers 1 and 2. Initializing the 8259 interrupt
controller next.
67h
7Fh
80h
Completed 8259 interrupt controller initialization.
Extended NMI source enabling is in progress.
The keyboard test has started. Clearing the output buffer and checking for stuck
keys. Issuing the keyboard reset command next.
81h
82h
83h
84h
85h
A keyboard reset error or stuck key was found. Issuing the keyboard controller
interface test command next.
The keyboard controller interface test completed. Writing the command byte and
initializing the circular buffer next.
The command byte was written and global data initialization has completed. Check-
ing for a locked key next.
Locked key checking is over. Checking for a memory size mismatch with CMOS
RAM data next.
The memory size check is done. Displaying a soft error and checking for a password
or bypassing WINBIOS Setup next.
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The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WIN-
BIOS Setup next.
87h
The programming before WINBIOS Setup has completed. Uncompressing the
WINBIOS Setup code and executing the AMIBIOS Setup or WINBIOS Setup utility
next.
88h
89h
Returned from WINBIOS Setup and cleared the screen. Performing any necessary
programming after WINBIOS Setup next.
The programming after WINBIOS Setup has completed. Displaying the power on
screen message next.
8Ch
8Dh
Programming the WINBIOS Setup options next.
The WINBIOS Setup options are programmed. Resetting the hard disk controller
next.
8Fh
91h
95h
The hard disk controller has been reset. Configuring the floppy drive controller
next.
The floppy drive controller has been configured. Configuring the hard disk drive
controller next.
Initializing the bus option ROMs from C800 next. See the last page of this chapter
for additional information.
96h
97h
Initializing before passing control to the adaptor ROM at C800.
Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has completed. The adap-
tor ROM check is next.
98h
99h
TheadaptorROMhadcontrolandhasnowreturnedcontroltoBIOSPOST. Perform-
ing any required processing after the option ROM returned control.
Any initialization required after the option ROM test has completed. Configuring the
timer data area and printer base address next.
9Ah
9Bh
Set the timer and printer base addresses. Setting the RS-232 base address next.
Returned after setting the RS-232 base address. Performing any required initializa-
tion before the Coprocessor test next.
9Ch
9Dh
9Eh
Required initialization before the Coprocessor test is over. Initializing the Coproces-
sor next.
Coprocessor initialized. Performing any required initialization after the Coproces-
sor test next.
InitializationaftertheCoprocessortestiscomplete.Checkingtheextendedkeyboard,
keyboard ID, and Num Lock key next. Issuing the keyboard ID command next.
A2h
A3h
A4h
A5h
Displaying any soft errors next.
The soft error display has completed. Setting the keyboard typematic rate next.
The keyboard typematic rate is set. Programming the memory wait states next.
Memory wait state programming is over. Clearing the screen and enabling parity
and the NMI next.
A7h
A8h
NMI and parity enabled. Performing any initialization required before passing control
to the adaptor ROM at E000 next.
InitializationbeforepassingcontroltotheadaptorROMatE000hcompleted.Passing
control to the adaptor ROM at E000h next.
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A9h
Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initialization required
after the E000 option ROM had control next.
Aah
Initialization after E000 option ROM control has completed. Displaying the system
configuration next.
Abh
B0h
B1h
00h
Uncompressing the DMI data and executing DMI POST initialization next.
The system configuration is displayed.
Copying any code to specific areas.
Code copying to specific areas is done. Passing control to INT 19h boot loader
next.
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