SI-2Ps Dual Xeon Server Board Socket 604 User’s Manual 4200-0395-01 Rev. 1.
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Table Of Contents Chapter 1. 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. Chapter 2. Introduction .................................................... 1-1 Specifications ......................................................................... 1-1 Layout..................................................................................... 1-3 Jumpers & Connectors Description........................................ 1-4 Hardware Setup.............................................. 2-1 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. 2.6. 2.7. 2.8. 2.9. 2.10.
3.2. Advanced Menu ..................................................................... 3-5 3.2.1. 3.2.2. 3.2.3. 3.2.4. 3.2.5. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6. Chapter 4. 4.1. Advanced BIOS Features ...................................................3-5 Advanced Chipset Features ................................................3-8 Integrated Peripherals .......................................................3-10 Power Management Setup ................................................3-13 PnP/PCI Configurations ......
Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1. Specifications Processor • Supports dual Intel Xeon processor with 512K L2 cache FSB 533/400 MHz up to 3.
1-2 Chapter 1 • • • 1x COM port header (COM2) 1x USB 1.1 header (Each header supports two USB 1.1 devices) 1x SM Bus header (For SM Bus and I2C) Front Panel I/O • • • 2x USB 1.1 ports 1x COM port (COM1) 6x RJ-45 w/Transformer and LED single port LAN connector (GbE) Back Panel I/O • 1x 50-pin IDE interface Compact Flash Type II socket Miscellaneous • • • • EEB 3.
Introduction 1-3 1.2.
1-4 Chapter 1 1.3.
Hardware Setup Chapter 2. 2-1 Hardware Setup 2.1. CPU Socket This server board provides dual 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets to install the Intel Xeon CPU. You may install either one or two CPUs, but to set up system with only one CPU, it MUST be installed in the primary socket (socket “CPU0” in this model). To install a second processor, you must verify that the second processor is identical to the first processor with same voltage and speed.
2-2 Chapter 2 2.2. System Memory This server board provides six 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) slots for Registered ECC DIMM modules with memory expansion size up to 8GB (DDR266/DDR200).
Hardware Setup 2-3 2.3. EPS12V Power Connectors These two connectors connect to EPS12V power supply. WARNING: This server board requires an EPS12V power supplier with 460W capacity at least for Intel Xeon CPU system. DO NOT use ATX 2.x, ATX12V or dual AMD power supplies. NOTE: The auxiliary 12V power (EPS12V1) is necessary to support Intel Xeon CPUs. Failing to provide such extra power will result in the system’s booting failure.
2-4 Chapter 2 2.4. FAN Power Connectors These 3-pin connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.
Hardware Setup 2-5 2.5. CMOS Memory Clearing Header This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory. • Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Normal operation. • Pin 2-3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory. ATTENTION: Turn the system power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory.
2-6 Chapter 2 2.6. Front Panel Switches & Indicators Connection Headers This header provides connection to external switches and indicators.
Hardware Setup 2-7 2.7. IDE Disk Drive Connector This connector provides two 2.5” IDE hard drives connection.
2-8 2.8. PCI Expansion Slot This slot provides one 64bit/133MHz PCI add-on-card connection.
Hardware Setup 2-9 2.9. Additional COM2 Port Connection Header This header provides an additional COM2 connection.
2-10 Chapter 2 2.10. Additional USB Port Connection Header This header provides two additional USB port connections.
Hardware Setup 2-11 2.11. External Keyboard/Mouse Connection Header This header provides external Keyboard and Mouse connection.
2-12 Chapter 2 2.12. System Management Bus Connection Header This header provides one system management bus (SMBus) connection.
Hardware Setup 2-13 2.13. VGA Output Connection Header This header provides one external VGA output connection. Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 NC 5 Ground 6 Ground 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 VCC 10 Ground 11 NC 12 DDC Data 13 H.SYNC 14 V.
2-14 2.14. Compact Flash Memory Card Reader Slot This slot provides the connection to Compact Flash memory card reader.
Hardware Setup 2-15 2.15. Status Indicators • 5VSB: This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source. • VCC: This LED lights up when the system power is on.
2-16 Chapter 2 2.16. Parallel Port Header This connector provides one parallel port connection.
Hardware Setup 2-17 2.17. Debug Card Connection Header (Reserved for internal testing) This header provides an optional connection to debug card.
2-18 Chapter 2 2.18. External I/O Panel Connectors • USB1: Universal Serial Bus connector. • COM1: Serial port connector • LAN1, LAN2, LAN3: Local Area Network connectors.
BIOS Setup Chapter 3. 3-1 BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM that you can update the BIOS utility. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program that deals with the basic level of communication between processor and peripherals. Use the BIOS Setup program only when installing motherboard, reconfiguring system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This chapter explains the Setup Utility of BIOS utility.
3-2 Chapter 3 3.1. Main Menu Date (mm:dd:yy) This item sets the date you specify (usually the current date) in the format of [Month], [Date], and [Year]. Time (hh:mm:ss) This item sets the time you specify (usually the current time) in the format of [Hour], [Minute], and [Second].
BIOS Setup 3-3 IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing the key. The parameters will automatically be shown on the screen. IDE Primary Master When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check what kind of IDE drive you are using. If you want to define your own drive by yourself, set it to [Manual] and make sure you fully understand the meaning of the parameters.
3-4 Chapter 3 Cylinder This item configures the numbers of cylinders. Head This item configures the numbers of read/write heads. Precomp This item displays the number of cylinders at which to change the write timing. Landing Zone This item displays the number of cylinders specified as the landing zone for the read/write heads. Sector This item configures the numbers of sectors per track. Halt On This item determines whether the system stops if an error is detected during system boot-up.
BIOS Setup 3-5 3.2. Advanced Menu 3.2.1. Advanced BIOS Features Hyper-Threading Technology This item is used to enable the functionality of the processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and will appear only when using such processor.
3-6 Chapter 3 The Hyper-Threading Technology helps your PC work more efficiently by maximizing processor resources and enabling a single processor to run two separate threads of software simultaneously, bringing forth greater performance and system responsiveness when running multiple applications at once. Quick Power On Self Test When set to [Enabled], this item speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST) after powering on the system. The BIOS shorten or skip some check during the POST.
BIOS Setup 3-7 MPS Version Control For OS This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this motherboard will use. Leave this item to its default setting. Delay IDE Initial This item allows the BIOS to support some old or special IDE devices by prolonging this delay time. A larger value will give more delay time to the device for which to initialize and to prepare for activation.
3-8 3.2.2. Chapter 3 Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Control This item controls the DRAM timing. Press key to enter its menu. Memory Type This item displays the type of memory module you are using.
BIOS Setup 3-9 Memory Frequency This item displays the frequency of memory module you are using. DRAM Timing Selectable This item sets the optimal timings for the following four items, depending on the memory module you are using. The default setting “By SPD” configures these four items by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device.
3-10 Chapter 3 3.2.3. Integrated Peripherals Compact Flash (CF1) This item enables or disables the onboard CF1 controller. Onboard IDE-1 Controller This item enables or disables the onboard IDE-1 controller. USB Controller This option enables or disables the USB controller. USB Keyboard Support This item allows you to select [BIOS] for using USB keyboard in DOS environment, or [OS] in OS environment.
BIOS Setup 3-11 Onboard LAN1 Controller This item enables or disables the onboard LAN1 controller. Onboard LAN Boot ROM This item allows you to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly. Onboard LAN2 Controller This item enables or disables the onboard LAN2 controller. Onboard LAN Boot ROM This item allows you to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly.
3-12 Chapter 3 Onboard Parallel Port This item specifies the I/O address used by the parallel port. [Disabled]: This option prevents the parallel port from accessing any system resources. When the value of this option is set to [Disabled], the printer port becomes unavailable. [378]: This option allows 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.
BIOS Setup 3.2.4. 3-13 Power Management Setup Power Button Function This item selects the method of powering off your system: [Delay 4 Sec.]: Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. This will prevent the system from powering off in case you accidentally hit or pushed the power button. [Instant-Off]: Pressing and then releasing the power button at once will immediately power off the system.
3-14 Chapter 3 Date (of Month) Alarm [0]: This option power-on the system everyday according to the time set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” item. [1-31]: This option selects a date you would like the system to power-on. The system will power-on on the date set, and the time set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” item. Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm This item sets the time you would like the system to power-on. POWER ON Function This item selects the way you want your system to power on.
BIOS Setup 3-15 Restore On AC Power Loss This item selects the system action after an AC power failure. [Power Off]: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power remains off. You must press the Power button to power-on the system. [Power On]: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power will be powered on automatically. [Last State]: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to the state where you left off before power failure occurs.
3-16 IRQ Resources Click key to enter its submenu: This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved].
BIOS Setup 3-17 3.3. Security Menu Set Supervisor Password This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself. The Supervisor Password is used to protect the stored CMOS options from being changed by unauthorized users. Set User Password This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself. The User Password requires all users to enter a password in order to use the system, and/or enter the BIOS setup (but can’t change its contents).
3-18 Chapter 3 3.4. PC Health Menu Shutdown Temperature This item sets the temperature that would shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system overheats. CPU Warning Temperature This item selects the CPU’s warning temperature limit. Once the system has detected that the CPU’s temperature exceeded the limit, warning beeps will sound. NOTE: The onboard hardware monitor function is capable of detecting these system health conditions.
BIOS Setup 3-19 CPU FanEQ Speed Control This item allows you to control the CPU fan speed down to a specific percentage. When set to a specific percentage, the CPU fan speed will run at the percentage you set in this item if the temperature limit set in the item “Active Temperature” is not exceeded. The CPU fan speed will run at 100% regardless of what the percentage you set in this item if the temperature limit set in the item “Active Temperature” is exceeded.
3-20 Chapter 3 3.5. Clk/Misc. Menu CPU Clock Ratio This option selects the CPU clock ratio. Please type in the correct multiple for your CPU. Watch Dog Function This option controls the function for Watch Dog. [Disabled]: Disable the Watch Dog function. [Enabled/Sec.]: Enable the Watch Dog function by the timer based on seconds. [Enabled/Min.]: Enable the Watch Dog function by the timer based on minutes. Watch Dog Time-Out Value Type in the Time-Out value for your Watch Dog function.
BIOS Setup 3-21 [Cleared]: Clear the warning message when the case-opening situation is detected. Warning Beep This option controls the onboard buzzer to beep when the case-opening situation is detected. BIOS Protect Control This option protects the BIOS contents from accidentally writing attempt. NOTE: Make sure to set this item to “Non-Protected” when flashing the BIOS.
3-22 Chapter 3 3.6. Exit Menu Once you have made all your selections in the previous BIOS setup menu, you have to save the settings and exit the setup menu. Select the Exit Menu in the menu bar to show the following menu: NOTE: Pressing does not exit this menu. You have to select one of the options in this menu, such as “Exit Without Saving” to exit the menu without saving your previous settings.
Driver Installation Chapter 4. 4-1 Driver Installation All the necessary drivers are included within the Drivers & Utilities CD that came packaged with your board. The display shown in the following figure should appear after inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, if not, enter [My Computer] [CD-ROM] Drive double click [autorun.exe]. Please follow the on-screen instruction.
4-2 Chapter 4 4.1. Setup Items • Intel Chipset Software Utility Install Intel chipset driver for Windows Operating System. • ATI VGA Driver Install ATI VGA graphic driver for Windows Operating System. • Intel LAN Driver Install the drivers needed to run Fast Ethernet controller. • Manual View the user’s manual in PDF. • Utility Click to enter the sub-screen for installing software like Award Flash and LoFormat, Microsoft DirectX, and Acrobat Reader.
How to Get Technical Support A-1 Appendix A. How to Get Technical Support (From our website) http://www.abit.com.tw (In North America) http://www.abit-usa.com (In Europe) http://www.abit.nl Thank you for choosing ABIT products. ABIT sells all our products through distributors, resellers and system integrators; we have no direct sales to end-users.
A-2 Appendix A 4. Internet Newsgroups. They are a great source of information and many people there can offer help. ABIT's Internet News group, alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.abit, is an ideal forum for the public to exchange information and discuss experiences they have had with ABIT products. Many times you will see that your question has already been asked before. This is a public Internet news group and it is reserved for free discussions. Here is a list of some of the more popular ones: alt.comp.periphs.
How to Get Technical Support A-3 North America and South America: ABIT Computer (U.S.A.) Corporation 45531 Northport Loop West, Fremont, California 94538, U.S.A. Tel: 1-510-623-0500 Fax: 1-510-623-1092 sales@abit-usa.com technical@abit-usa.com http://www.abit-usa.com U.K. and Ireland: ABIT Computer (U.K.) Corporation Ltd. Unit 3, 24-26 Boulton Road, Stevenage, Herts SG1 4QX, U.K. Tel: 44-1438-228888 Fax: 44-1438-226333 sales@abitcomputer.co.uk technical@abitcomputer.co.
A-4 Appendix A Japan: ABIT Computer (Japan) Co. Ltd. Fax: 81-3-5396-5110 http://www.abit4u.jp Shanghai: ABIT Computer (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Tel: 86-21-6235-1829 Fax: 86-21-6235-1832 http://www.abit.com.cn Russia: ABIT Computer (Russia) Co. Ltd. Fax: 7-095-937-2837 techrussia@abit.com.tw http://www.abit.ru France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece: ABIT Computer France SARL Tel: 33-1-5858-0043 Fax: 33-1-5858-0047 http://www.abit.
How to Get Technical Support A-5 7. RMA Service. If your system has been working but it just stopped, but you have not installed any new software or hardware recently, it is likely that you have a defective component. Please contact the reseller from whom you bought the product. You should be able to get RMA service there. 8. Reporting Compatibility Problems to ABIT.
A-6 Appendix A Technical Support Form Company Name: Phone Number: Contact Person: Fax Number: E-mail Address: Model * Motherboard Model No.
