SU-2S Dual Opteron Server Board Socket 940 User’s Manual Rev. 1.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1. 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. Chapter 2. 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. Introduction .................................................... 1-1 Features & Specifications....................................................... 1-1 Layout Diagram...................................................................... 1-3 Jumpers & Connectors Description........................................ 1-4 Hardware Setup.............................................. 2-1 CPU Socket ..........................................
Chapter 3. 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. Chapter 4. BIOS Setup...................................................... 3-1 Main Menu ............................................................................. 3-2 Advanced Menu ..................................................................... 3-5 3.2.1. Advanced BIOS Features ......................................... 3-5 3.2.2. Advanced Chipset Features ...................................... 3-8 3.2.3. Integrated Peripherals ...............................
Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1.
1-2 Chapter 1 • • • • • • 2x 40-Pin IDE Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 connector 1x COM port header (COM2) 8x Serial ATAII Connectors 1x USB 2.0 header (Each header support two USB 2.0 devices) 1x SM Bus header (For SM Bus and I2C) 1x Printer Port Header Back Panel I/O • • • • • 1x PS/2 Keyboard and mouse Connector 1x COM port (COM1) 1x VGA port 1x Dual USB 2.0 Connector 2x Dual RJ-45 w/ Transformer LAN Connector 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 motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket 940 to install AMD Socket 940 CPU. The CPU you bought should contain with a kit of heatsink, cooling fan, retention frame and back plate. If that’s not the case, buy one specially designed for Socket 940. NOTE: This server board supports installing either one or two CPUs. To set up system with only one CPU, you MUST install it in Socket CPU1.
2-2 Chapter 2 2.2. System Memory • 64-bit Mode: Start populating DIMMs only at slot DIMM2, DIMM4, DIMM6, and/or DIMM8. • 128-bit Mode: Start populating in pairs and in order from DIMM1+DIMM2. • At least one DIMM slot must be populated for the system to POST. • For best performance, populate DIMMs symmetrically. • To access DIMMs on CPU2, both processors must be installed.
Hardware Setup 2.2.1. 2-3 Installing and Removing Memory Modules Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules. 1. Locate the DIMM slot on the board. 2. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away of touching its connectors. 3. Align the two notch keys on the module with the two ribs on the slot. 4. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot automatically snaps into the mounting notch.
2-4 Chapter 2 2.3. Connectors, Headers, and Switches All the connectors, headers and switches mentioned here are depending on your system configuration. Some features you may (or may not) have to connect or to configure depending on the peripherals you have connected. WARNING: Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing any peripheral or component. Failing to so may cause severe damage to your system board and/or peripherals.
Hardware Setup 2.3.2. 2-5 FAN Connectors (CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1, AUXFAN1~4) These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. The CPU must be kept cool by using a powerful fan with heatsink. The system is capable of monitoring the speed of the CPU fan.
2-6 2.3.3. Chapter 2 CMOS Memory Clearing Header (CCMOS1) 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. Failing to do so may cause your system to work abnormally or malfunction.
Hardware Setup 2.3.4. 2-7 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Connection Headers (FPIO1) This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection. Please pay attention to connect these headers. A wrong orientation will only cause the LED not lighting, but a wrong connection of the switches could cause system malfunction.
2-8 Chapter 2 2.3.5.
Hardware Setup 2.3.6. 2-9 Additional USB Port Connection Header (FP-USB1) This header provides two additional USB port connections.
2-10 2.3.7. Chapter 2 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors (FDC1, IDE1/IDE2) The FDC1 connector connects up to two floppy drives with a 34-wire, 2-connector floppy cable. Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to the FDC1 on the board, the two connectors on the other end to the floppy disk drives connector. Generally you need only one floppy disk drive in your system. NOTE: The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the FDC1 port and the floppy connector.
Hardware Setup 2.3.8. 2-11 System Management Bus Connection Header (SMB1) This header provides the connection to system management bus (SMBus).
2-12 2.3.9.
Hardware Setup 2.3.10. 2-13 Connection Header for Parallel Port (LPT1) This header provides one external LPT1 port connection.
2-14 2.3.11. Chapter 2 SO-DIMM Connector (SO-DIMM) This connector provides connection for SO-DIMM Interface PCIX card. Please check ABIT Website for available cards.
Hardware Setup 2.3.12. 2-15 Serial ATA connectors (SATA1~SATA8) These connectors each provide one Serial ATAII channel connection.
2-16 2.3.13.
Hardware Setup 2.3.14.
2-18 2.3.15.
Hardware Setup 2.3.16. 2-19 External I/O Panel • Mouse: PS/2 mouse connector. • Keyboard: PS/2 keyboard connector. • COM1: Serial port connector. • VGA1: Monitor signal connector. • USB1: USB 2.0 connectors. • LAN1/LAN2: Gigabit LAN connectors.
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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]. IDE Primary Master/Slave, IDE Secondary Master/Slave Move cursor to item “IDE Primary Master”, “IDE Primary Slave”, “IDE Secondary Master” or “IDE Secondary Slave”, and then press key to enter its sub-menu.
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 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. Back to Main Menu: Drive A & Drive B: This item sets the type of floppy drives (usually only Drive A) installed.
BIOS Setup 3-5 Total Memory This item displays the total memory available in the system. 3.2. Advanced Menu 3.2.1.
3-6 Chapter 3 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. Hard Disk Boot Priority: This item selects the hard disks booting priority. By pressing key, you can enter its submenu where the hard disks detected can be selected for the booting sequence to boot up system.
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. Report No FDD For OS: When set to [Yes], this item allows you to run some older operating system without floppy disk drive. Leave this item to its default setting. Delay IDE Initial (Secs): This item allows the BIOS to support some old or special IDE devices by prolonging this delay time.
3-8 Chapter 3 3.2.2. Advanced Chipset Features CPU1/CPU2 DRAM Configuration This item configures the DRAM timing and control.
BIOS Setup 3-9 DRAM Timing Selectable This item sets the optimal timings for the following four items, depending on the memory module you are using. Leave this item to its default [Auto] setting, or if you want to configure its following options manually by selecting [Manual] setting. M1563 Configuration This item configures the power saving, clock gated and prefetch for M1563 south-bridge chipset.
3-10 Chapter 3 HyperTransport Config This item configures width and frequency for HyperTransport. Click key to enter its submenu: CPU1/CPU2 LDT Bus Width This item specifies CPU1 to CPU2 Hyper Transport Link Data width. CPU1/CPU2 LDT Bus Freq. This item specifies CPU1 to CPU2 Hyper Transport Link Clock frequency. CPU1/PCI-X Bridge Width This item specifies CPU1 to PCI-X Hyper Transport Link Data width. CPU1/PCI-X Bridge Freq.
BIOS Setup 3-11 Back to Advanced Chipset Features Menu: 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. 3.2.3.
3-12 Chapter 3 Onboard PCI Device: Click key to enter its submenu: Onboard SATA Controller: This option enables or disables the onboard SATA controller. SATA ROM This item allows you to use the SATA ROM device. Onboard LAN1 Controller: This option enables or disables the LAN1 controller. 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.
BIOS Setup 3-13 Onboard SO-DIMM slot This option enables or disables the onboard SO-DIMM slot controller. Option ROM This item allows you to use the ROM device. PCI-X SLOT1 This option enables or disables the PCI-X slot1 controller. Option ROM This item allows you to use the ROM device. PCI-X SLOT2 This option enables or disables the PCI-X slot2 controller. Option ROM This item allows you to use the ROM device. PCI-X SLOT3 This option enables or disables the PCI-X slot3 controller.
3-14 Chapter 3 Onboard FDD Controller: This option enables or disables the onboard FDC controller. Onboard Serial Port 1 / Onboard Serial Port 2: This item determines which I/O addresses the onboard Serial Port controller will access. [Auto]: The system automatically select an I/O address for the onboard Serial Port. [3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3]: Allows you to manually select an I/O address for the onboard Serial Port. [Disabled]: Disables the onboard Serial Port.
BIOS Setup 3.2.4. 3-15 Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type: This item selects the type of Suspend mode. [S1 (PowerOn-Suspend)]: Enables the Power On Suspend function. [S3 (Suspend-To-RAM)]: Enables the Suspend to RAM function. 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.
3-16 Chapter 3 Wake-Up by Ring When set to [Enabled], telephone calls coming through an external or internal modem will power-on your system. WakeUp by Alarm When set to [Enabled], you can set the date and time you would like the Soft-Off PC to power-on in the “Date (of Month) Alarm” and “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” items.
BIOS Setup 3.2.5. 3-17 PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By This item configures all of the boot and Plug-and-Play compatible devices. [Auto(ESCD)]: The system will automatically detect the settings. [Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” menu.
3-18 Chapter 3 IRQ Resources Click key to enter its submenu: This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved]. PCI/VGA Palette Snoop: This item determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with PCI/VGA or not. [Enabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards work with PCI/VGA. [Disabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards do not work with PCI/VGA.
BIOS Setup 3-19 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).
3-20 Chapter 3 3.4. PC Health Menu SMART FANEQ 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.
BIOS Setup 3-21 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. If you want a warning message to pop-up or a warning alarm to sound when an abnormal condition occurs, you must install the “Hardware Doctor” utility.
3-22 Chapter 3 3.5. 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 After all the hardware has been installed, you must first install the operating system and then the software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included within the Drivers & Utilities CD that came packaged with your workstation 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 [Launch].
4-2 Chapter 4 Setup Items • Drivers Install the drivers for Windows Operating System. • Manual View the user’s manual in PDF file. • Utility Click to enter the sub-screen for installing software like Acrobat Reader, Award Flash, DirectX, and LoFormat utility. • Browse CD Browse the contents of this CD-ROM. • Close Exit the CD setup Items Menu.
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A-4 Appendix A Technical Support Form Company Name: Phone Number: Contact Person: Fax Number: E-mail Address: Model * Motherboard Model No.
