SW310 USER MANUAL Arima Computer Corp.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: LEGAL DISCLAIMER.................................................................................................... 4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE ................................................................................................... 4 TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................................................................. 5 ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE .......................................................................................... 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTION ....
.5.2 Disk Configurations Sub Menu....................................................................... 43 3.5.2.1 Primary Master/Slave Sub Menu ................................................................. 44 3.5.3 Integrated Peripherals Sub Menu................................................................... 46 3.5.3.1 Keyboard Configuration Sub Menu ............................................................. 48 3.5.4 Console Redirection Sub Menu.................................................
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Technical Support If a problem arises with your system during installation or operation and is unable to be resolved from the user manual, consult the following list of resources for help: ¾ Contact the place of purchase for help. This is the recommended solution as they can provide the quickest assistance. ¾ Visit Arima Computer Corp. website for up to the minute FAQ, guides and updates. The website can be found at: http://www.arima.com.tw/server ¾ Or contact our support staff at: server@arima.com.
Safety Instruction ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ Keep this manual for future reference. Keep the equipments in a safe, cool, dry place. Perform the installation on a dry, flat surface. Ground yourself by touching a plugged-in power supply, which displaces static electricity. Adjust the power source to the proper voltage before connecting the equipment to the power outlet. Place the power cord in such a manner as to ensure that no one can step on it or trip over it.
Chapter 1. Getting Started 1.1 Congratulations You have in possession one of the most powerful and versatile 2-way AMD Opteron processor solutions, the SW310. Powered by cutting edge ServerWorks HT2000 and HT1000 chipsets, SW310 efficiently utilizes the combined strength of 2000MT/sec HyperTransport, two PCI-X slot and integrated SATA-II controller, to name just a few. SW310 supports independent buses for PCI-X slot as well, providing the most efficient bus management to date.
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1.4 Motherboard Specification Processors Dual uPGA 940 sockets Dual onboard 4-phase VRD Supports one or two AMD Opteron 200 series processors Supports Single and Dual Core AMD Opteron processor Supports 2000MT/s HyperTransport Chipsets ServerWorks HT2000 and HT1000 chipsets Supports two independent PCI-X buses National Semiconductor Super I/O PC87417 chip Memory 4+4 184-pin 2.
Header support up to 2 USB devices Super I/O National Semiconductor Super I/O PC87417 chip One floppy connector supports two drives PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard rear panel connectors Two 9-pin serial ports (one rear panel connector and one header) Rear Panel I/O Stacked PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard rear panel connectors Stacked two USB-2.
1.5 Motherboard Layout [major components] The following diagram indicates all the major components of the motherboard.
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation 2.1 Mounting the motherboard !INSTALLATION WARNING! Use Caution When Installing the ServerBoard into the System Chassis The components underneath the PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard connectors around the mounting hole are very FRAGILE and can be knocked off of their soldered positions, resulting in IRREPARABLE DAMAGE during installation when sliding the board into a system chassis.
2.2 Installing the processor SW310 operates best when dual AMD Opteron processors are in use. When using only one processor, install it in CPU1 socket. We discourage you from installing in the CPU2 socket if you have only one processor to install. The result may be unpredictable. Procedure: First read the instructions that comes with the CPU 1. Flip over the motherboard and install the backplate.
A good quality backplate should have tape over some parts of it that prevents electrical damage. Whenever possible, use high quality backplates to prolong the life of your motherboard. 2. Lift up the lever. Refer to the following picture.
3. Place the CPU with the correct orientation (B) as shown in the following pictures. The lever is still up and the two triangles are in the same corner. The CPU will not fit if the orientation is wrong. Do not try to force the CPU into the socket; it could result in irreparable damage to the CPU.
4. Lower the socket locking lever in place. 5. Now, rest the motherboard into the chassis, align the two holes of the backplate. We do not recommend you to apply thermal grease at this point of the installation. The heatsink provided already has thermal grease on the bottom for your convenience. Do not apply more thermal grease if it is already present. Too much thermal grease will spill onto the CPU circuit and damage the CPU.
6. Mount the CPU heatsink to the top of the CPU and socket. Align the screws of the heatsink with the two holes of the backplate, then fasten them securely. Repeat the steps for the installation of another CPU. Heatsink not included in the package.
2.3 Installing the memory 2.3.1 DIMM combination The following diagram indicates the locations of memory sockets. Types of memory supported: Eight sockets of 184-pin 2.6Volt DDR DIMM supporting DDR-400/333/266.
They are running on dual channel memory bus and two-way interleaved memory banks. Therefore, the memories must be INSTALLED IN MEMORY DIMM 1 AND 2, OR 3 AND 4. Be sure that every memory module is of the same speed, size and rank. DDR memory types are determined by two factors: speed and rank. SW310 supports DDR 400/333/266 speed in both single/dual rank. The rank of your memory could impact the effectiveness of the motherboard. Besides DDR400 is supported by Opteron CPU rev. C0 and later.
2.3.2 Installing DIMM modules 1. Open up the brackets: 2. Line up the memory with socket. Make sure the gap fits into the socket.
3. Push in the memory stick until bracket can be closed securely onto the stick. Make sure the brackets hold onto the memory module. These pictures only show one memory stick but remember to install them in pairs.
2.4 Jumpers Configuration 2.4.1 Clear CMOS header Header CN27 controls CMOS setting. Position your motherboard as it appears in the following diagram. To clear CMOS: 1. Turn off the system. 2. Short pin 2and pin 3 using a jumper for a few seconds. 3. Take out the jumper. 4. Turn on the system and reconfigure the BIOS.
2.4.2 PCI-X Slot Clock Select Jumper Header CN18 controls PCI-X Slot setting. When CN18 is 2-3 short, PCI-X slots are set to 133MHz. When CN18 is 1-2 short, PCI-X slot is set to 100MHz. The frequencies describe here are maximum operating frequencies. If PCI-X channel is shared with other devices, then maximum operating frequency cannot be achieved. Refer to the following diagram for the location of CN18.
2.4.3 PCI-X-ZCR Slot Clock Select Jumper Header CN32 controls PCI-X-ZCR Slot setting. When CN32 is 2-3 short, PCI-X slots are set to 133MHz. When CN32 is 1-2 short, PCI-X slot is set to 100MHz. The frequencies describe here are maximum operating frequencies. If PCI-X channel is shared with other devices, then maximum operating frequency cannot be achieved. Refer to the following diagram for the location of CN32.
2.4.4 On-Board VGA Select Jumper Setting: Header CN33 controls On-Board VGA setting. When CN33 is 1-2 short, On-Board VGA is enabled. When CN33 is 2-3 short, On-Board VGA is disabled. Refer to the following diagram for the location of CN33.
2.4.5 On-Board SCSI Select Jumper Setting: Header CN38 controls On-Board SCSI setting. When CN38 is 1-2 short, On-Board SCSI is enabled. When CN38 is 2-3 short, On-Board SCSI is disabled. Refer to the following diagram for the location of CN38.
2.5 Power Supply 2.5.1 ATX 24-pin power connector There are two 24 pin power connectors on the motherboard. Only one is needed to make the motherboard operational. The redundancy is built-in for your convenience; you may choose either one to hook up depending on the layout of your system chassis. The 24-pin connector provides power to the motherboard and the 8-pin connector provides power to the CPU. So both must be connected for the system to run properly.
2.5.2 ATX 8-pin power connector The 8-pin connector provides dedicated power to the CPU. Refer to the following diagram for its location and configuration.
2.6 Cables & Connectors 2.6.1 IDE and SATA connectors The following diagram indicates the location of the IDE and SATA connectors: As always, read the instructions that come with the IDE drive and then consult the instructions here. For Parallel ATA, installing IDE drives has become simpler over the years. The cables are now “keyed” to guide the user to the correct installation configuration. IDE connector can support two IDE drives.
Remember to set BIOS to match the configuration that you implement here. Go to Advanced Menu section of BIOS for detail. 2.6.2 Front Panel Connectors You can find the pin number on the corner of the pin block. Pin 2 is located closer to the outer edge of the motherboard than pin 1. Pin 34 is closer to the outer edge of the motherboard than pin 33. The red + indicates the anode, or the +5V. The opposite pin, then, indicates the cathode or the ground.
Power LED: This 3-pin connector attaches to the power LED. HDD Activity LED: This 2-pin connector attaches to the LED of the hard disk. The LED lights up when HDD is active. This 2-pin connector attaches to the power button of the system. Power Switch: Reset Switch: This 2-pin connector attaches to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer without turning on/off your power switch.
2.6.3 Speaker Connectors You can find the pin number on the corner of the pin block. When CN36 is 1-2 short, Internal Buzzer is enabled. Refer to the following diagram for the location of CN36.
2.6.4 Rear Panel I/O ports The following illustration displays the motherboard I/O port array. Type of Port Function PS/2 Mouse connector The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If not detected, IRQ12 can be used for expansion slot. PS/2 Keyboard connector This connection is for a standard keyboard using a PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This connector will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards.
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2.6.6 Front USB Connector Header CN21 controls the two front USB connections. To activate the front USB, connect the two USB wire to CN21. Each USB wire requires 4 pins; CN21 has 9 pins, therefore supports two USB connections. The one extra pin is for chassis ground use. Refer to the following diagram for the location of CN21.
CHAPTER 3. BIOS SETUP This chapter discusses the PhoenixBIOS setup program built into the ROM BIOS. BIOS is the basic input/output system, the firmware on the motherboard that enables the hardware to interface with the software. The setup program allows the users to modify the basic system configurations according to their needs. The configuration is then stored in battery-backed NVRAM so that it retains the configuration when the power is turned off.
3.2 Using Setup The following table provides details about how to navigate the Setup program using keyboard. KEY FUNCTION Up Arrow ↑ Move to the previous item. Down Arrow ↓ Move to the next item. Left Arrow ← Move to the previous menu. Right Arrow → Move to the next menu. Esc In the submenu: Exit the submenu. In the main menu: Exit without saving. Enter Select the item. A pop-up window will appear to allow setting of the item’s value.
3.3 Troubleshooting In case the system cannot be booted after some changes in BIOS, use the clear CMOS jumper setting to reset the BIOS to default. To avoid such problem, configure only the items that you thoroughly understand and refrain from modifying the default chipset settings.
3.4 Main Menu: Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Power Boot Server Exit Item Specific Help System Time System Date [12:59:59] [07/26/2005] BIOS Version Legacy Diskette A: V1.00 [1.44/1.25 MB 3½] System Memory: Extended Memory: F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→Select Menu , , or selects field.
3.5 Advanced Menu: Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Power Boot Server Exit Item Specific Help Reset Configuration Data: QuickBoot Mode: Boot-Time Diagnostic: Select ‘Yes’ if you want to clear the extended system configuration data (ESCD) area.
3.5.1 Chipset Feature Sub Menu The Chipset Feature Sub Menu looks like the following: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Item Specific Help Chipset Feature ACPI SRAT Table Memory Frequency Downgrade Memhole mapping Dram Bank Interleave Node Memory Interleave F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→Select Menu [Enabled] [AUTO] [Hardware] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enable ACPI 2.0 static resources affinity table for ccNUMA system NOTE: This cannot be enabled if node interleave is also enabled.
3.5.2 Disk Configurations Sub Menu The Disk Configurations Sub Menu looks like the following: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Item Specific Help Disk Configurations Embedded SATA SATA mode ►Primary Master ►Primary Slave F1 Help ESC Exit Embedded SATA enable or disable.
3.5.2.1 Primary Master/Slave Sub Menu The Primary Master/Slave Sub Menu looks like the following: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Item Specific Help Primary Master [120GB] Type: [Enabled] Multi-Sector Transfers: LBA Mode Control: 32 Bit I/O: Transfer Mode: Ultra DMA Mode: [16 Sectors] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Fast PIO 4] [Mode 5] User = you enter parameters of harddisk drive installed at this connection. Auto = autotypes hard-disk drive installed here.
32 Bit I/O Disabled Enabled This setting enables or disables 32 bit IDE data transfers. Transfer Mode Standard Fast PIO 1 Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO 3 Fast PIO 4 FPIO 3 / DMA 1 FPIO 4 / DMA 2 Disabled Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 Select the method for moving data to/from the drive. Autotype the drive to select the optimum transfer mode. Ultra DMA Mode 45 Select the Ultra DMA mode used for moving data to/from the drive. Autotype the drive to select the optimum transfer mode.
3.5.3 Integrated Peripherals Sub Menu The Integrated Peripherals Sub Menu looks like the following: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Item Specific Help Integrated Peripherals ►Keyboard Configuration Legacy USB Support: Floppy disk controller: Enables 2nd Logical Processor.
Base I/O address Onboard SCSI (LSI53C1020A) Onboard GLAN OPROM Scan 3F8/IRQ 4 2F8/IRQ 3 3E8/IRQ 4 2E8/IRQ 3 Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Set the base I/O address for serial port A/B.
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3.5.4 Console Redirection Sub Menu The Console Redirection Sub Menu looks like the following: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Item Specific Help Console Redirection Com Port Address If enabled, it will use a port on the motherboard. [Disabled] Baud Rate [57.6K] Console Type [ANSI] Flow Control [None] Console connection [Direct] Continue C.R.
3.6 Security Menu: Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Power Boot Server Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password: Set User Password: [Enter] [Enter] F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→Select Menu Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility.
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3.8.1 Boot Priority Sub Menu All the possible devices that you can boot from are automatically detected and listed on the page. The items with a ‘+’ in front of it indicates that the item is a category with more devices nested under it. You can use to display the nested devices. The first device listed is the first boot device. In the example shown below, the CD-ROM is the first boot device, followed by the ST380023AS-(P0) in the category of hard drive.
3.9 Server Menu: Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Power Boot Server Exit Item Specific Help Display without KB Err Msg: [No] Control the Post Error Message display or not when without KB.
3.9.1 Hardware Monitor Sub Menu The Hardware Monitor Sub Menu looks like the following: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Item Specific Help Hardware Monitor CPU1-Fan1 Speed = CPU2-Fan1 Speed = CPU2-Fan2 Speed = Front-Fan1 Speed = Front-Fan2 Speed = 5000RPM 5000RPM No Function No Function No Function CPU 1 Temperature = CPU 2 Temperature = On-Chip Temperature = 63°C 54°C 37°C Vbat : Vcc(5V) : -12V : +12V : Vcore0 : Vcore1 : VLDT(1.2V) : Vcc3(3.3V) : Vsb(3.3V) : CPU1(2.5V) : CPU2(2.5V) : CPU1(1.
3.9.2 IPMI Sub Menu The IPMI Sub Menu looks like the following: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Item Specific Help IPMI BMC/Scorpio Configuration IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway [Enabled] [192.168.254.001] [255.255.255.000] [192.168.254.
3.10 Exit Menu: Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Power Boot Server Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→Select Menu Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. -/+ Change Values Enter Select►Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The following sections describe each of the options on this menu. Note that does not exit this menu.
Discard Changes If, during a Setup Session, you change your mind about changes you have made and have not yet saved the values to CMOS, you can restore the values you previously saved to CMOS. Selecting “Discard Changes” on the Exit menu updates all the selections and displays this message: Setup Confirmation Load previous configuration now? [Yes] [No] Select Yes and press to load the previous configuration. Save Changes Selecting “Save Changes” saves all the selections without exiting Setup.
3.11 About the Boot Utilities The MainBoard comes with the following boot utilities: Phoenix QuietBoot™: Phoenix QuietBoot displays a graphic illustration rather than the traditional POST messages while keeping you informed of diagnostic problems. Phoenix MultiBoot™: Phoenix MultiBoot is a boot screen that displays a selection of boot devices from which you can boot your operating system. 3.11.
3.11.2 Phoenix MultiBoot Phoenix MultiBoot expands your boot options by letting you choose your boot device, which could be a hard disk, floppy disk, or CD ROM. You can select your boot device in Setup, or you can choose a different device each time you boot during POST by selecting your boot device in The Boot First Menu. MultiBoot consists of: The Setup Boot Menu The Boot First Menu Refer to the Boot menu in BIOS setup for more information on Setup Boot Menu. The following describes the Boot First Menu.
3.12 BIOS Flash Upgrade Utility Phoenix Phlash gives you the ability to update your BIOS from a floppy disk without having to install a new ROM BIOS chip. Phoenix Phlash is a utility for "flashing" (copying) a BIOS to the Flash ROM installed on your computer from a floppy disk. A Flash ROM is a Read-Only Memory chip that you can write to using a special method called "flashing." Use Phoenix Phlash for the following tasks: Update the current BIOS with a new version.
APPENDIX I: Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface): a power management specification that allows the operating system to control the amount of power distributed to the computer’s devices. Devices not in use can be turned off, reducing unnecessary power expenditure. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port): a PCI-based interface which was designed specifically for demands of 3D graphics applications. The 32-bit AGP channel directly links the graphics controller to the main memory.
Closed and open jumpers: jumpers and jumper pins are active when they are “on” or “closed”, and inactive when they are “off” or “open”. CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors): chips that hold the basic startup information for the BIOS. COM port: another name for the serial port, which is called as such because it transmits the eight bits of a byte of data along one wire, and receives data on another single wire (that is, the data is transmitted in serial form, one bit after another).
ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data): a format for storing information about Plug-n-Play devices in the system BIOS. This information helps properly configure the system each time it boots. Firmware: low-level software that controls the system hardware. Form factor: an industry term for the size, shape, power supply type, and external connector type of the Personal Computer Board (PCB) or motherboard. The standard form factors are the AT and ATX.
PCI-to-PCI bridge: allows you to connect multiple PCI devices onto one PCI slot. PnP (Plug-n-Play): a design standard that has become ascendant in the industry. Plug-nPlay devices require little set-up to use. Devices and operating systems that are not Plugn-Play require you to reconfigure your system each time you add or change any part of your hardware. RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks): a way for the same data to be stored in different places on many hard drives.
ZCR (Zero Channel RAID): ZCR card provides RAID-5 solution by working with the onboard SCSI/SATA/SATA-II chip through special PCI-X slot with Intel RAIDIOS logic, thus lowering cost of RAID-5 solution 66
APPENDIX II: Block Diagram For your convenience, we have included this block diagram to show the internal design of the motherboard in order to better aid you in troubleshooting. This diagram shows the bus and the channel of data flow. A good understanding of this diagram can help you clarify the configuration choices for your own optimization.
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