SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide Order Number: A09429-003 A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel® Identified Subassemblies/Products
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Contents Part I: User’s Guide ........................................................................................................ 11 1 Baseboard Description Baseboard Features........................................................................................................... 13 Baseboard Connector and Component Locations...................................................... 14 Processor ..............................................................................................................
Using the System Setup Utility (SSU)................................................................................. 47 When to Run the SSU ............................................................................................... 47 What You Need to Do................................................................................................ 48 Running the SSU Remotely ....................................................................................... 48 Creating SSU Diskettes ..............
ICMB Card ......................................................................................................................... 73 Installing an ICMB Card ............................................................................................. 74 Removing an ICMB Card ........................................................................................... 75 4 Solving Problems Boot Issues ...........................................................................................................
A Equipment Log and Configuration Worksheets Equipment Log ........................................................................................................ 113 Configuration Worksheets........................................................................................ 115 Power Configuration Worksheet .............................................................................. 115 SSU Worksheets ...................................................................................................
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Part I: User’s Guide 1 Baseboard Description 2 Configuration Software and Utilities 11
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1 Baseboard Description Baseboard Features Table 1. Baseboard Features Feature Description Processor Installed: Up to four Intel® Pentium® III Xeon™ processors, packaged in single edge contact (S.E.C.) cartridges and installed in 330-pin SC330.1 compliant edge connectors, operating at 1.8 V to 3.5 V. The baseboard’s voltage regulator is automatically programmed by the processor’s VID pins to provide the required voltage. The baseboard includes connectors for three 8.
Baseboard Connector and Component Locations A B Z JJ C Y X W V U T AA S BB R CC Q DD II J D E HH F K L M G H O N P EE FF GG I OM09918 Figure 1. Baseboard Connector and Component Locations A. C. E. G. I. K. M. O. Q. S. U. W. Y. Legacy Narrow SCSI SMM Connector HDD Activity ICMB Connector Lithium Battery Video Connector Network Connector COM1, COM2 Connector Main Power 1 Main Power 2 Front Panel Floppy Connector Ultra 160 SCSI A AA. Processor #1 CC. Processor #3 EE.
CAUTION Lithium Battery: See "Replacing the Backup Battery" on page 68 of this product guide for instructions on replacing and disposing of the Lithium Battery. Processor Each Intel Pentium III Xeon processor is packaged in a single edge contact (S.E.C.) cartridge. The cartridge includes the processor core with an integrated 32 KB primary (L1) cache, the secondary (L2) cache, a thermal plate, and a plastic cover.
Memory Main memory resides on an add-in board, called a memory module, designed for the SKA4 baseboard. The memory module contains slots for 16 DIMMs, each of which must be at least 64 MB, and is attached to the baseboard through a 330-pin connector, called the Memory Expansion Card Connector (MECC). The memory module supports PC-100 compliant registered ECC SDRAM memory modules.
Each slot is identified by another notation. Sockets A1 through A4 are identified as J1 through J4 respectively. Sockets B1 through B4 are identified as J5 through J8. Sockets C1 through C4 are identified as J9 through J12. Sockets D1 through D4 are identified as J13 through J16. ✏ NOTE Based on the chipset, addressable memory can be extended to 16 GB. However, some server systems are not thermally configured to support all 16 GB.
Peripherals Super I/O Chip (SIO) The National† PC97317VUL Super I/O Plug and Play Compatible with ACPI Compliant Controller/Extender device supports two serial ports, one parallel port, diskette drive, and PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse. The system provides the connector interface for each port. Serial Ports Both serial ports can be relocated. Each serial port can be set to one of four different COMx ports, and each can be enabled separately.
The table below summarizes typical LED states that you may encounter during a system’s operation. Table 3. Slot State Indicators LED State Status Green On Amber Off The slot is on and functioning normally. Green On Amber On The slot is on and the card requires attention. Green Off Amber On The slot is off and the card in the slot requires attention. Green blinking Amber Off Slot power is transition from either ON to OFF or OFF to ON. Off The slot is powered off.
USB Interface The SKA4 baseboard provides a dual external USB connector for the back panel of a server system. The connector is defined by the USB Specification, Revision 1.0. Both ports function identically with the same bandwidth. The SKA4 baseboard also provides a proprietary internal USB header. Network Interface Controller (NIC) The SKA4 baseboard supports a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network subsystem based on the Intel® 82559 Fast Ethernet Multifunction PCI/CARDBus controller.
SCSI Controller The baseboard includes two SCSI controllers. A dual function SCSI controller (Adaptec AIC-7899) is on the PCI-B bus, and a PCI wide SCSI controller (Adaptec AIC-7880) is on the PCI-C bus. The Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI controller contains two independent SCSI controllers that share a single PCI bus master interface as a multifunction device, packaged in a 352-pin ball grid array (BGA).
IDE Controller IDE is a 16-bit interface for intelligent disk drives with AT† disk controller electronics onboard. The Open South Bridge (OSB4) acts as a PCI-based fast IDE controller.
Server Management Server management features are implemented using one microcontroller called the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) The BMC and associated circuitry are powered from 5V_Standby, which remains active when system power is switched off. The BMC is IPMI 1.0 compliant. The primary function of the BMC is to autonomously monitor system platform management events and log their occurrence in the nonvolatile System Event Log (SEL).
• • • • • • Processor temperature monitoring Hot-Plug PCI slot status reporting Processor bus speed setting Chassis fan failure light control Chassis power fault light control Chassis power light control System Security To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a three-position key lock/switch to permit selected access to drive bays (position is communicated to BMC). The system also includes server management software that monitors the chassis intrusion switch.
Taking the system out of secure mode does not change the state of system power. That is, if you press and release the power switch while secure mode is in effect, the system will not power off when secure mode is later removed. However, if the front panel power switch remains depressed when secure mode is removed, the system will power off. Summary of Software Security Features Table 4 lists the software security features and describes what protection each offers.
Table 4. Software Security Features (continued) Feature Description Control access to using the SSU: set administrative password To control access to setting or changing the system configuration, set an administrative password and enable it through Setup or the SSU. If both the administrative and user passwords are enabled, either can be used to boot the server or enable the keyboard and/or mouse, but only the administrative password will allow Setup and the SSU to be changed.
2 Configuration Software and Utilities This chapter describes the Power-On Self Test (POST) and system configuration utilities. The table below briefly describes the utilities. Table 5. Configuration Utilities Utility Description and brief procedure Page BIOS Setup If the system does not have a diskette drive, or the drive is disabled or misconfigured, use Setup to enable it.
Hot Keys Use the keyboard’s numeric pad to enter numbers and symbols. Table 6. Hot Keys To do this: Press these keys Clear memory and reload the operating systemthis is a system reset. Secure your system immediately. +hot key (Set your hot key combination with the SSU or Setup.) Enter the Adaptec SCSI Utility during BIOS POST. Enter BIOS Setup during BIOS POST. F2 Abort memory test during BIOS POST. ESC (Press while BIOS is updating memory size on screen.
Using BIOS Setup This section describes the BIOS Setup options. Use Setup to change the system configuration defaults. You can run Setup with or without an operating system being present. Setup stores most of the configuration values in battery-backed CMOS; the rest of the values are stored in flash memory. The values take effect when the system is booted. POST uses these values to configure the hardware; if the values and the actual hardware do not agree, POST generates an error message.
In a fourth condition, when CMOS/NVRAM has been corrupted, these other prompts are displayed, but not the prompt: Warning: cmos checksum invalid Warning: cmos time and date not set In this condition, the BIOS loads default values for CMOS and attempts to boot. Setup Menus Setup has six major menus and several submenus: 1. Main Menu • Primary IDE Master and Slave Adapters • Processor Settings Information 2.
Navigation To: Press: Get general help Move between menus Go to the previous item Go to the next Item Change the value of an item Select an item or display a submenu Leave a submenu or exit Setup Reset to Setup defaults Save and exit Setup or ←→ ↑ ↓ + or Display When you see this: What it means: On screen, an option is shown but you cannot select it or move to that field.
Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu In the following table, the features other than “Type” appear only for Type Auto if a drive is detected. Table 8. Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Feature Choices Description Type User Auto CD-ROM ATAPI Removable User allows the manual entry of all fields described below. Auto allows the system to attempt auto-detection of the drive type. CD-ROM allows the manual entry of fields described below.
Advanced Menu You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu itself. Use the submenus for the three other selections that appear on the Advanced Menu. Table 10. Advanced Menu Feature Choices Description PCI Configuration N/A Enters submenu. Integrated Peripheral Configuration N/A Enters submenu. Advanced Chipset Control N/A Enters submenu. Reset Configuration Data No Yes Select Yes to clear the system configuration data during next boot.
Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI Submenu Table 13. Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI Submenu Feature Choices Description Embedded Legacy SCSI Enabled Disabled Enables or disables embedded legacy SCSI controller hardware. Option ROM Scan Enabled Disabled Initializes the device expansion ROM on the device. Latency Timer Default 020h 040h 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus.
PCI Device, Slot 2 Table 16. PCI Device, Slot 2 Submenu Feature Choices Description Option ROM Scan Enabled Disabled Initializes device expansion ROM. Enable Master Enabled Disabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Latency Timer Default 020h 040h 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS. PCI Device, Slot 3 Table 17.
PCI Device, Slot 5 Table 19. PCI Device, Slot 5 Submenu Feature Choices Description Option ROM Scan Enabled Disabled Initializes device expansion ROM. Enable Master Enabled Disabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Latency Timer Default 020h 040h 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS. PCI Device, Slot 6 Table 20.
PCI Device, Slot 8 Table 22. PCI Device, Slot 8 Submenu Feature Choices Description Option ROM Scan Enabled Disabled Initializes device expansion ROM. Enable Master Enabled Disabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Latency Timer Default 020h 040h 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM code overwrites the value set by the BIOS. Hot-Plug PCI Control Submenu Table 23.
Table 24. Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu (continued) Feature Choices Description Base I/O Address 3F8h 2F8h 3E8h 2E8h Selects the base I/O address for COM port B. Interrupt IRQ 4 IRQ 3 Selects the interrupt for COM port B. Parallel Port Disabled Enabled Auto OS Controlled If set to "Auto", BIOS configures the port. If set to "OS Controlled", the OS configures the port. Mode Output only Bi-Directional EPP ECP Selects mode for parallel port.
Security Menu You can make the following selections on the Security Menu. Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive. Table 26. Security Menu Feature Choices Description User Password is Clear Set Administrator Password is Clear Set Set User Password Press Enter Set Administrative Password Press Enter Password on Boot Disabled Enabled Normal Write Protect Disabled 1, 2, 5, 10, or 20 min 1 or 2 hr [] [A, B, ...
Server Menu Table 27. Server Menu Feature Choices Description System Management N/A Enters submenu. Console Redirection N/A Enters submenu. EMP Configuration N/A Enters submenu. PEP Management N/A Enters submenu. Service Boot Enable Disable Service Partition Type [0-999] System Event Logging Disabled Enabled Enabled forces BIOS and BMC to log system events. Clear Event Log No Yes If Yes, the System Event log is cleared.
Console Redirection Submenu Table 29. Console Redirection Submenu Feature Choices Description COM Port Address: Redirection disabled Disabled 3F8 2F8 3E8 3 or 4 When enabled, Console Redirection uses the I/O port specified. When disabled, Console Redirection is completely disabled. IRQ # Baud Rate 9600 19.2k 38.4k 115.
PEP Management Submenu Table 31. PEP Management Submenu Feature Choices Description PEP Filter Events N/A Enters Submenu with a single feature listed. If the feature is enabled, all triggers for PEP are enabled. PEP Enable Enable Disable Enables PEP. PEP Blackout Period [0 – 255] Time in minutes between consecutive pages. Entering 0 disables paging. PEP Page String [Phone number] Send Test Page Press to send a test page.
Hard Drive Submenu For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a device. Press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list. Table 34. Hard Drive Submenu Option Description 1. Drive #1 (or actual drive string) Other bootable cards cover all the boot devices that are not reported to the system BIOS through BIOS Boot Specification mechanisms. It may or may not be bootable, and may not correspond to any device. 2.
Changing the Boot Device Priority Temporarily During POST, you can change the boot device priority for the current boot process. The changes made during this instruction set are not retained for the next boot process. 1. Boot the server. 2. At any time during POST, press . When POST completes, a pop-up Boot menu is displayed. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the device you want the server system to boot from first.
Running the SCSISelect Utility Each host adapter includes an onboard SCSISelect configuration utility that allows you to configure/view the settings of the host adapters and devices in the server. After pressing or during POST, the splash screen is replaced by text. The system first finds the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI host adapter and displays the message Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI BIOS V x.xxx where x.xxx is the version number of the SCSISelect utility.
Configuring the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI Adapter The following menu is displayed when you configure the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI adapter. Table 38. Main Menu Host Adapter Option Comment AIC-7880 Ultra/Ultra W at Bus:Device 00:01h Configure/View Host Adapter Settings Press to view the Configuration Menu. SCSI Disk Utilities Press to view the SCSI Disk Utilities Menu. Make a selection and press . When you are finished, press and make your selection from the following menu.
When you are finished, press and make your selection from the following menu. Table 42. Exit Menu Feature Option Comment Exit Utility? Yes No When you finish configuring your SCSI devices, press . Then select Yes and press . When this message appears: Please press any key to reboot Press any key, and the server reboots. Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) The SSU is on the configuration software CD shipped with the server.
What You Need to Do Run the SSU directly from the configuration software CD after you have installed a CD-ROM drive, or from a set of diskettes. If you choose to run the SSU from diskettes, create the SSU diskettes from the CD by following the instructions in "Creating SSU Diskettes" on page 48. If the diskette drive is disabled or improperly configured, use the flash-resident Setup utility to enable it to use the SSU. If necessary, disable the drive after exiting the SSU.
Running the SSU You can run the SSU from diskettes, a hard drive, or a CD-ROM drive. Running the SSU from Diskettes For best results, Intel recommends that you execute the SSU from diskettes. Place the bootable diskette in the floppy drive. Typically, the floppy drive is recognized by the system as drive A. If the system is not set to boot from the floppy drive, change the boot priority. For more information, see "Changing the Boot Device Priority Permanently" on page 44.
• • • • • Retrieve and display: System Event Log (SEL) entries for information about recent server activities, such as from processors or fans. Sensor Data Records (SDR) entries for information about sensor characteristics. Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) inventories of the hardware components on the server. Current Remote Sensor Access (RSA) information. Maintain a Phonebook for remote connection management. Run Remote Diagnostics. Transfer file to and from a server.
FRU and SDR Load Utility The Field Replacement Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) load utility is a DOS-based program used to update the server management subsystem’s product level FRU, SDR, and the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) nonvolatile storage components (EEPROMs).
Parsing the Command Line The FRUSDR load utility allows only one command line function at a time. A command line function can consist of two parameters. Example: -cfg filename.cfg. Invalid parameters cause an error message and exit the program. You can use either a slash (/) or a minus sign (-) to specify command line options. The -p and flags can be used in conjunction with any of the other options.
Updating FRU Nonvolatile Storage Area After the configuration is determined, the utility updates the FRU nonvolatile storage area. First it verifies the common header area and checksum from the specified FRU file. The internal use area is read out of the specified .FRU file and is programmed into the nonvolatile storage. The chassis area is read out of the specified .FRU file. Finally, it reads the product area out of the specified FRU file, then the area is programmed into the FRU nonvolatile storage.
✏ NOTE Please review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS upgrade. This upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in flash memory. The following steps explain how to upgrade the BIOS. Creating a Bootable Diskette 1. Use a Microsoft DOS system to create the diskette. 2. Insert a diskette in drive A. 3. At the C:\ prompt, for an unformatted diskette, type: format a:/s or, for a formatted diskette, type: sys a: 4.
4. Press while the splash screen is displayed to enter the BIOS Setup program. 5. Load the Setup program defaults. To load the defaults, press . To accept the defaults, press . 6. Clear the CMOS. See "CMOS Clear Jumper" on page 109. 7. Turn off the computer and reboot. 8. If you need to change the BIOS settings, press while the splash screen is displayed to enter the Setup program.
Using the Firmware Update Utility The Firmware Update Utility is a DOS-based program used to update the BMC’s firmware code. You need to run the utility only if new firmware code is necessary. Running the Firmware Update Utility 1. Create a DOS-bootable diskette. The version of DOS must be 6.0 or higher. 2. Place the firmware update utility (FWUPDATE.EXE) and the *.hex file on the diskette. Make a note of the *.hex file name, because you will need it later. 3.
Part II: Service Technician’s Guide 3 Removing and Installing Baseboard Components 4 Solving Problems 5 Technical Reference A Equipment Log and Configuration Worksheets B Regulatory Specifications C Warnings 57
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3 Removing and Installing Baseboard Components Tools and Supplies Needed • • • • • • Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver (#1 and #2 bit). Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver with a long blade (#1 and #2 bit). Jumper removal tool or needle-nosed pliers. Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended). Pen or pencil. Equipment log: as you integrate new parts into the system, add information about them to your equipment log (page 113.
WARNINGS System power on/off: The on/off button (a convex button) on the front panel DOES NOT turn off the system AC power. To remove power from system, you must unplug the AC power cords from the wall outlet or the system. Hazardous conditions, devices, and cables: Hazardous electrical conditions may be present on power, telephone, and communication cables. Turn off the system and disconnect the power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems attached to the system before opening it.
Memory Memory amounts from 256 MB to 16 GB of DIMM are supported, with a 64/72-bit four-way-interleaved pathway to main memory, which is also located on the module. Therefore, data transfers between MADPs and DIMMs is in four-way interleave fashion. Each of the four DIMMs must be populated in a bank. The 16 slots are divided into four banks of four slots each. They are labeled A through D. Bank A contains DIMM sockets A1, A2, A3, and A4.
Installing the Memory Module 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter. 2. Holding the memory module by its edges, align the module so its edge engages the guide rails at the back and front of the electronics bay. CAUTION The memory module is held in place by the 330-pin connector on the baseboard, the guide rails in the center of the electronics bay. You must support the module until it is fully seated in the connector. 3.
1. Holding the DIMM only by its edges, remove it from its antistatic package. 2. Orient the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM align with the keyed socket on the memory module. See Figure 4. OM09920 Figure 4. Installing DIMMs: Orientation of DIMM in a Memory Module 3. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket, then press down firmly on the DIMM until it seats correctly. 4. Gently push the plastic ejector levers on the socket ends to the upright position. 5.
A processor has the following components. D C G B A E F J L K I H OM09921 Figure 5. Processor Orientation and Components A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. Processor 1 Processor 2 Processor 3 Processor 4 Screws (2) at the top of the processor Clip on processor handle Processor handle Termination Module Processor Heat Sink Processor retention mechanism Screws (2) for retention module guide rails Note the handle/screw orientation for each processor pair Removing a Processor See Figure 5. 1.
Installing a Processor See Figure 5. 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the additional cautions on page 63. 2. Remove the new processor from its antistatic package and place it on a grounded, static-free surface or conductive foam pad. 3. Attach the processor handle to the processor. For more information, see "Installing Processor Handles" on page 65. 4. If necessary, attach the heatsink to the processor.
Installing Processor Heatsinks See Figure 5. Depending on your configuration, the heatsink for each processor might not be attached. In this case, you must attach one heatsink to each processor. If you are working with a processor terminator module, you do not install a heatsink. 1. Remove the heatsink from its protective cover. 2. Pull the tab on the bottom of the heatsink to remove the blue plastic film and expose the square of adhesive thermal grease that will help attach the heatsink to the processor.
Removing a VRM CAUTIONS VRM must be appropriate: You might damage the system if you install a VRM that is inappropriate for your system. For exact information about VRM and processor interchangeability, contact your customer service representative. ESD and handling processors: Reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the VRM by doing the following: (1) Touch the metal chassis before touching the VRM or baseboard.
Replacing the Backup Battery The lithium battery on the baseboard powers the real-time clock (RTC) for three to four years in the absence of power. When the battery weakens, it loses voltage and the system settings stored in CMOS RAM in the RTC (e.g., the date and time) may be wrong. Contact your customer service representative or dealer for a list of approved devices. WARNING If the system has been running, any installed processor and heat sink on the processor board(s) will be hot.
Note the location of the lithium battery in Figure 1 on page 14. 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the additional warning given on page 68. 2. Remove the VRMs in VRM connectors 3 and 4. For more information, see "Removing a VRM" on page 67. 3. Insert the tip of a small flat-bladed screwdriver or equivalent under the plastic tab on the snap-on plastic retainer. 4. Gently push down on the screwdriver to lift the battery. 5. Remove the battery from its socket. 6.
Removing a 32-bit, 33 MHz Half-Length PCI Add-in Board WARNING If the system has been running, any installed PCI add-in board on the processor board(s) will be hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn, be careful when removing or installing baseboard components that are located near processors. System power on/off: The on/off button on the front panel DOES NOT turn off the system AC power. To remove power from system, you must unplug the AC power cords from the wall outlet or the system.
CAUTIONS Do not overload baseboard: Do not overload the baseboard by installing add-in boards that draw excessive current. ESD and handling boards: Add-in boards can be extremely sensitive to ESD and always require careful handling. After removing the board from its protective wrapper or from the baseboard, place it component-side up on a grounded, static-free surface or conductive foam pad—if available. Do not slide the board over any surface. 1. Remove add-in board from its protective wrapper.
5. Remove the PCI board by pulling straight up. 6. Store board in an antistatic protective wrapper. 7. If you are not reinstalling a board in the same slot, install a slot cover over the vacant slot. The tapered foot of the cover must fit into the mating slot in the expansion slot frame. Installing a 64-bit, 66/33 MHz Hot-Plug PCI Add-in Board WARNING If the system has been running, any installed PCI add-in board on the processor board(s) will be hot.
ICMB Card The ICMB card allows two servers to communicate through a serial connection. An ICMB card is installed in each server; the cards are connected through a serial cable. Establishing communication between servers using the ICMB card is a two-step process. First, install the ICMB card in each server. Lastly, make sure that the software required for the card is in place. Software for the ICMB card includes firmware on the card and software already included in the ISC software.
Installing an ICMB Card 1. Remove the ICMB card and internal cable. The cable is noted by "A" in Figure 9. A OM09926 Figure 9. Section of ICMB Internal Cable 2. Designate a PCI slot for the ICMB card. The card does not plug into the connector on the baseboard, but does use the opening at the rear of the chassis. 3. Secure the filler panel to the chassis. On most systems, you use one screw. The screw is noted by "A" in Figure 10. A OM09927 Figure 10.
4. Attach the internal cable to the internal connector on the ICMB card. The internal cable connection to the card is noted by "A" in Figure 11. A OM09928 Figure 11. Internal Cable Attached to the ICMB Card 5. Connect the other end of the cable to the ICMB connector on the baseboard. The location of the connector is shown in Figure 1 on page 14. 6. The ICMB kit contains an external cable. The cable attaches to the card’s external connector.
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4 Solving Problems This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are using the system. In the event you encounter an issue with your SKA4 baseboard, this chapter helps you trouble shoot and identify possible problem areas. In some cases, you are directed to contact your customer service representative.
Issue 2: Upon boot, my server starts beeping Most likely, these beeps are what are known as “beep codes.” They identify system events in case video fails to display. The following list is an excerpt of available beep codes. Contact your customer service representative for a complete list of beep codes. Table 46.
If you are still unable to get a video image, please fill out the included customer support form and call your customer support representative. Please note the answers to the following questions below. • What memory is being used? Is it on the tested memory list? Contact your customer service representative for the latest tested memory list.
Issue 5: My system boots up automatically when I power on my power-strip Some server systems save the “last known power state” since the last AC power connection. If you remove AC power before powering down the system via the front panel power switch, your system will automatically attempt to come back to the “on” state it was in once you restore AC power. • Please keep in mind that unplugging the system or flipping a switch on the power strip both remove AC power.
• • Numerous SCSI devices. SCSI device adapters, like many other adapters, have option ROMs that must be loaded into memory. Detection & option ROM loading takes additional time. Numerous other adapters. Many adapters have a option ROM which takes time to load into memory. If your system does not have any of these items and you still experience an extended boot time, please fill out the included customer support form and call your customer support representative.
Other Issues Issue 8: Some of my hard drives show up during POST and some don’t Check on the following: • Are you using third party SCSI adapters? System memory limitations limit the number & size of option ROMs in the system. If you place too many adapters or adapters that take up too much space in memory, they may not install and show the hard drives connected to them.
Issue 9: My hard drives don’t show up under Windows NT Verify that all your drives are detected during POST (see issue 8). IDE devices will be identified and listed on the screen by the server board BIOS and SCSI drives will be identified and listed on the screen by the SCSI BIOS. Windows NT 4.0 does not ship with the latest drivers for some SCSI controllers. Because of this, Windows NT installation must be directed to the proper drivers during installation.
Checking Field Replaceable Units (FRU) with the Diagnostic Wizard The Diagnostic Wizard is a suite of test utilities that check the functionality of Field Replaceable Units (FRU). First, the wizard displays a list of test modules to choose from. After completing the tests, the selected test modules return either a PASS or FAIL status on tested components. To run the Diagnostic Wizard, run it from the Service Partition installed on the system.
Running Tests ✏ NOTE The test modules included with your Server Software Kit CD are specifically designed to run on the server system you purchased from Intel. Running the tests on any other platform results in the following error message. This Motherboard is not supported by this test. Press any key to exit. After displaying this message, the program terminates. Test Menu The Test Menu displays a list of tests that you can run.
System Configuration Check Before executing the tests, the system hardware is scanned and a message is displayed for confirmation. Before continuing with the tests, check the accuracy of the scan. Once you are sure that the system has successfully scanned the system hardware, press . To cancel press . A message is displayed and instructs you to check all hardware and cable connections before returning to the test menu.
Test Results Once the tests have ran, a summary is displayed showing the status of each test. If an FRU passed the test, the text PASSED in green letters is displayed. If an FRU failed the test, the text FAILED in red letters is displayed. The report is broken down by FRU. Each section contains the status of every test run for one FRU. The text for an FRU is red even if just one test fails. The specific tests that failed are indicated below it in the report.
SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide
5 Technical Reference This section includes: • Connectors’ pinouts and baseboard locations • Information on baseboard jumpers • Baseboard interrupts • Video modes 89
Connectors The following figure shows connector locations on the baseboard. This section provides pin information about the connectors. A B C D E F G 3 1 3 H I 1 HH J GG FF 3 EE DD CC K B1 L BB M AA N O P Q 11 R S T Z U Y X W V OM09924 Figure 13.
Item Connector Description Item Connector Description A. J1A1 Keyboard and Mouse Connector R. J9F2 Jumper Block B. J1B3 Internal USB S. J9G1 Jumper Block C. J2B1 VRM Connector #3 T. J9G2 Ultra 160 Wide SCSI Channel B J2A2 VRM Connector #4 (VRM above) U. J9H1 Ultra 160 Wide SCSI Channel A J2C1 VRM Connector #2 (VRM below) V. J7J1 Legacy Narrow SCSI Connector J3C1 Fan Connector #1 W. J7H1 SMM Feature Connector E. J4C1 Fan Connector #4 X. J6J1 Legacy Wide SCSI F.
Power Distribution Board Interface Connectors (J9B1, J9D1, J9B2) The SKA4 Baseboard receives its main power through two primary and one auxiliary power connectors. The two main power connectors are identified as J9B1 and J9D1. The auxiliary power connector, identified as J9B2, provides a power subsystem communication path, control signals, power supply sense connections and other miscellaneous signals defined in the table below. Table 48.
Table 49. Main Power Connector B (J9D1) Pin Signal Type* Current Carrying Capability Description 1 VCC3 power 6 Amps Power supply 3.3V 2 VCC3 power 6 Amps Power supply 3.3V 3 VCC3 power 6 Amps Power supply 3.3V 4 VCC3 power 6 Amps Power supply 3.3V 5 VCC3 power 6 Amps Power supply 3.3V 6 VCC3 power 6 Amps Power supply 3.
Table 50. Auxiliary Power Connector (J9B2) (continued) Pin Signal Type* Current Carrying Capability 9 PS PWR ON_L out N/A 10 Ground ground 11 -12V power 12 Key 13 12V power Power Supply 12V Ground ground Ground return connection 14 * Description Control signal from baseboard to power supply Ground return connection Power Supply negative 12V N/A Type (in, out, in/out, power, ground) is from the perspective of the baseboard.
Table 51. * Front Panel Connector (J9E3) (continued) Pin Signal Type* Description 12 FP_NMI_BTN* in FRONT PANEL NMI is connected to a BMC input port, allowing the front panel to generate an NMI. FP_NMI_BTN* is pulled high to +5 V on the baseboard and is intended to be connected to a momentary-contact push button (connected to GROUND when pushed) on the system front panel. 13 SM_IMB_SCL in/out I C CLOCK is the clock signal for the Intelligent Platform Management Bus.
Hot-Plug PCI Indicator Board Interface (J3D1) The Hot-Plug PCI Indicator Board (HPIB) contains the necessary LEDs and pushbutton switches to help the user run PCI Hot-Plug (PHP) operations. To indicate slot status, each PHP slot contains a green LED and amber LED. The actual interpretation of the LEDs depends on the operating system running on the system. Each PHP slot also has a momentary pushbutton switch.
Memory Module Interface (J6F1) Table 53.
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Processor Termination, Regulation, and Power The termination circuitry required by the Intel Pentium III Xeon processor bus (AGTL+) signaling environment and the circuitry to set the AGTL+ reference voltage, are implemented directly on the processor cards. The baseboard provides 1.5 V AGTL+ termination power (VTT), and VRM 8.3-compliant DC-to-DC converters to provide processor power (VCCP) at each connector.
Table 55. Processor VRM Connectors (J2A2, J2B1, J2C1): Add-in VRM Connector Pin Listing (continued) Pin Signal Type* B10 VSS6 POWER B11 VCCP7 POWER B12 VSS7 POWER B13 VCCP8 POWER B14 VSS8 POWER B15 VCCP9 POWER B16 VSS9 POWER B17 VCCP10 POWER B18 VSS10 POWER B19 VCCP11 POWER B20 VSS11 POWER * Type (in/out) is from the perspective of the baseboard. Termination Card You must install a termination card in any vacant processor card slot to ensure reliable system operation.
Table 56. Server Monitor Module Connector Pin Out (continued) Pin Signal Type* Description—SKA4 Implementation 9 NMI out Non-maskable interrupt: not supported on SMM 10 HOST_AUX out Baseboard voltage monitored by SMM card: connected to 3.
ICMB Connector (J1D2) The external Intelligent Management Bus (ICMB) provides external access to IMB devices that are within the chassis. For example, you can externally access chassis management functions, alert logs, and post-mortem data. The ICMB connector also provides a mechanism for chassis power control. As an option, you can configure a server with an ICMB adapter board to provide two SEMCONN 6-pin connectors for daisy chained cabling. Table 58.
Table 61. Processor Fan Connector #2 (J3A1) Pin Signal Type* Description 1 Ground power GROUND is the power supply ground 2 12V power Power Supply 12V Fan Tach out FAN_TACH signal is connected to the BMC to monitor the FAN speed 3 * Type (in/out) is from the perspective of the baseboard. Table 62.
Baseboard Jumpers B C A 1 JP4 2 3 JP3 5 6 7 JP2 9 10 11 JP1 13 14 15 J9F2 One 15-pin, one 11-pin, and one 3-pin single inline headers provide a total of eight 3-pin jumper blocks that control various configuration options. The jumper locations are shown in the figure below. The shaded areas show default jumper placement for each configurable option. OM09925 Figure 14. SKA4 Configuration Jumpers A. B. C. Table 66.
Table 67. Configuration of Jumpers Option Description CMOS If pins 1 and 2 of J9F2 are jumpered (default), NVRAM contents are preserved through system reset unless the user clears them through the front panel (by pressing the Power and Reset buttons together for four seconds). If pins 2 and 3 of J9F2 are jumpered, NVRAM contents are set to manufacturing default during system reset. If the jumper is removed, NVRAM contents are preserved through system reset.
CMOS Clear Jumper The jumper at pins 1, 2, and 3 controls whether settings stored in CMOS nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) are retained during a system reset. The jumper is used to restore the system’s CMOS and RTC to default values. There are two methods to restore the default values. Method 1 1. Hold the system's reset button down for five seconds. 2. While continuing to hold down the system's reset button, press the power button. 3. Release both the reset and power buttons at the same time. Method 2 1.
Password Clear Jumper The jumper at pins 5, 6, and 7 controls whether a stored password is retained or cleared during a system reset. Procedure to clear the current password and then enter a new one: 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this procedure. 2. Turn off all connected peripherals, turn off system power, and disconnect all AC power cords. 3. If the baseboard is installed in a system, remove access covers so that you have access to the baseboard. 4. Remove the memory module.
While in the recovery mode, there is no screen display on the monitor. The keyboard is disabled as the system automatically recovers the BIOS. The following beep codes describe the recovery status. Table 68. Beep Codes Beep Code Message 2 Successful completion, no errors. 4 The system could not boot from the diskette. The diskette may not be bootable. Continuous series of low beeps The wrong BIOS recovery files are being used and/or the flash memory jumper is in the wrong position. 9.
Table 69. Interrupt Definitions (continued) ISA Interrupt Description IRQ5 Parallel port IRQ6 Floppy disk IRQ7 Parallel port IRQ8_L Active low RTC interrupt IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 Mouse interrupt IRQ14 Compatibility IDE interrupt from primary channel IDE devices 0 and 1 IRQ15 Reserved SMI System Management Interrupt. General purpose indicator is sourced by the OSB4 and BMC to the processors SCI Video Modes The RAGE IIC chip supports all standard IBM VGA modes.
A Equipment Log and Configuration Worksheets Equipment Log Use the blank equipment log provided here to record information about your system. You will need some of this information when you run the SSU. Table 71.
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Configuration Worksheets The rest of this chapter consists of worksheets to record the settings you make when configuring the system using the SSU, BIOS Setup, and the Adaptec SCSI Utility. If default values ever need to be restored to CMOS (e.g., after a CMOS-clear), you must reconfigure the system. Referring to the filled-in worksheets could make your task easier. Circle or write in your selections or the values that are displayed onscreen.
Table 75. Onboard Communications Devices Worksheet 4 Device/Feature Value Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 2 Configuration Parallel Port Configuration Table 76. Diskette Drive Subsystems Group Worksheet 5 Device/Feature Value Diskette drive A Options Diskette drive B Options Table 77. IDE Subsystem Group Worksheet 6 Device/Feature Value IDE Configuration Master 32-bit I/O Enable/Disable IDE Configuration Slave 32-bit I/O Enable/Disable Table 78.
Table 78. On-Board PCI Devices Group Worksheet 7 (continued) Device/Feature Value PCI Slot 7 Option ROM Scan Enable Master Latency Timer Option ROM Scan Enable Master Latency Timer Hot Plug PCI BIOS Recource Padding Level Bus Default Speed PCI Slot 8 Hot Plug PCI Control Table 79.
Item: Item: Disable / Enable Upper Fatal: Upper Warning: Lower Fatal: Disable / Enable Upper Fatal: Upper Warning: Lower Warning: Lower Fatal: Item: Item: Disable / Enable Upper Fatal: Upper Warning: Lower Fatal: Disable / Enable Upper Fatal: Upper Warning: Lower Warning: Lower Fatal: Item: Item: Disable / Enable Upper Fatal: Upper Warning: Lower Fatal: Disable / Enable Upper Fatal: Upper Warning: Lower Warning: Lower Fatal: Item: Item: Disable / Enable Upper Fatal: Upper Warning: Lower Fa
BIOS Setup Worksheets Table 81. Main Menu Worksheet 10 Device/Feature Value System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Disabled / 1.44 or 1.25 MB 3½" / 2.88 MB 3½" Legacy Diskette B: Disabled / 1.44 or1.25 MB 3½" / 2.88 MB 3½" Language English (US) / French / Spanish / German / Italian / Japanese (Kanji) Table 82.
Table 85. Device/Feature Value Embedded Video Controller Enabled / Disabled Table 86. Embedded Legacy SCSI Submenu Worksheet 15 Device/Feature Value Embedded Legacy SCSI Enabled / Disabled Option ROM Scan Enabled / Disabled Latency Timer Default / 020h / 040h / 060h / 080h / 0A0h / 0C0h / 0E0h Table 87.
Table 93. PCI Device, Slot 5 Submenu Worksheet 22 Device/Feature Value Option ROM Scan Enabled / Disabled Enable Master Enabled / Disabled Latency Timer Default / 020h / 040h / 060h / 080h / 0A0h / 0C0h/ 0E0h Table 94. PCI Device, Slot 6 Submenu Worksheet 23 Device/Feature Value Option ROM Scan Enabled / Disabled Enable Master Enabled / Disabled Latency Timer Default / 020h / 040h / 060h / 080h / 0A0h / 0C0h/ 0E0h Table 95.
Table 99. Advanced Chipset Control Submenu Worksheet 28 Device/Feature Value Base RAM Step 1 MB / 1 KB / Every location Extended RAM Step 1 MB / 1 KB / Every location / No Memory Test Remap Memory Enable / Disable Table 100.
Table 103. Console Redirection Submenu Worksheet 32 Device/Feature Value COM Port Address: Redirection disabled IRQ # Baud Rate Flow Control Disabled / 3F8 / 2F8 / 3E8 / 3/4 9600 / 19.2k / 38.4k / 115.2k No flow control / CTS/RTS / XON/XOFF / CTS/RTS + CD Table 104.
Table 109. Removable Devices Selection Submenu Worksheet 38 Device Value 1. 2. 3. 4.
B Regulatory Specifications Environmental Specifications and Regulatory Compliance Environmental Specifications When you install the SKA4 baseboard in a server system, follow the system’s environmental specifications. Regulatory Compliance When correctly installed in the SPKA4 or SRKA4 server system, the SKA4 baseboard has been verified to comply with the following safety and EMC regulations.
This printed circuit assembly has the following product certification markings • UL Joint Recognition Mark: Consists of small c followed by a stylized backward UR and followed by a small US ( typically located on component side) • Manufacturer’s recognition mark: Consists of a unique UL recognized manufacturer’s logo, along with a flammability rating (94V-0) (typically located on solder side) • UL File Number for motherboards: E139761 (typically located on component side) • PB Part Number: Intel bare circui
Ensure Host Computer and Accessory Module Certifications Make sure that the host computer, any added subassembly (such as a board or drive assembly, including internal or external wiring), are certified for the region(s) where the end product will be used. Marks on the product are proof of certification. Certification marks are as follows: In Europe The CE marking signifies compliance with all relevant European requirements.
Place Battery Marking on Computer There is insufficient space on this server board to provide instructions for replacing and disposing of the battery. The following warning must be placed permanently and legibly on the host computer as near as possible to the battery. WARNINGS Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace with only the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
C Warnings WARNING: English (US) A microprocessor and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running. Also, there may be sharp pins and edges on some board and chassis parts. Contact should be made with care. Consider wearing protective gloves. Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.
AVVERTENZE: Italiano Se il sistema è stato a lungo in funzione, il microprocessore e il dissipatore di calore potrebbero essere surriscaldati. Fare attenzione alla presenza di piedini appuntiti e parti taglienti sulle schede e sul telaio. Prestare attenzione durante l'esecuzione dei contatti. È consigliabile utilizzare guanti di protezione. Se sostituita in modo errato, la batteria potrebbe esplodere.
Index A add-in board expansion slot cover, 70, 71, 72 installing, 69 installing hot-plug, 72 PCI bus slots, 18, 19 removing, 59, 70 removing hot-plug, 71 sensitive to ESD, 60, 108 address base memory, 16 extended memory, 16 administrative password, 24 limiting access to SCU, 26 Advanced Chipset Control Submenu, configuring in Setup, 38 Advanced Menu, configuring in Setup, 33 B base memory, 16 baseboard CMOS settings, jumper, 109 component locations, figure, 14 configuring jumpers, 107 form factor, 13 passw
memory module interface, 97 power distribution board interface, 92 processor module, 99 server monitor module, 103 SM Bus, 104 USB, 106 Console Redirection submenu, configuring in Setup, 41 controller baseboard management (BMC), 23 diskette (floppy), 22 IDE, 22 keyboard/mouse, 22 network, 20 SCSI, 21 video, 13 cooling, installing all covers for correct airflow, 60 D DesotoE2, 19 DIMM (memory) installing, 62 removing, 62 Direct Platform Control Console, 49 modes of operation, 50 running, 50 Direct Platform
ICMB card installing, 74 removing, 75 using, 73 IDE controller, 22 interface, 19 primary, master and slave, configuring, Setup, 32 Integrated Peripheral submenu, configuring in Setup, 37 interrupt, mapping, 111 IPMB for monitoring status, 23 J-L jumpers do not damage when changing, 60, 108 location on baseboard, 107 keyboard compatibility, 22 lockout timer, setting in SSU, 22 language, changing in BIOS, 55 lithium backup battery disposing of safely, 68 installing, 69 removing, 68 M memory, 16 addresses, 1
server will not power on, 77 system does not boot, 81 processor, 13, 15 installing, 65 installing handles, 65 installing heatsinks, 66 removing, 64 selecting the correct processor, 63 termination, 102 processor retention mechanism installing, 65 removing, 65 Processor Settings submenu, configuring in Setup, 32 R recovery boot jumper, retaining settings, 110 Removable Devices Selection submenu, configuring in Setup, 43 reset system, 28 S S.E.
security menu contents, 39 server menu contents, 40 summary, main menus, 30 System Managment submenu, 40 worksheet, Advanced Chipset Control submenu, 122 worksheet, Advanced menu, 119 worksheet, Boot Priority submenu, 123 worksheet, Btto menu, 123 worksheet, Console Redirection submenu, 123 worksheet, Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI submenu, 120 worksheet, Embedded Legacy SCSI submenu, 120 worksheet, Embedded NIC submenu, 120 worksheet, Embedded Video Controller submenu, 120 worksheet, EMP Configuration submen
memory, 13 modes, 112 resolutions supported, 20 VRM, selecting the correct VRM, 67 VRMs description, 66 installing, 67 removing, 67 W Warning components might be hot, 68, 70, 71, 72 disconnect power cords, cables, 60 dispose of lithium battery safely, 68 power on/off switch, 60, 70 worksheet adding/removing boards, SSU, 115 Advanced Chipset Control submenu, 122 Advanced menu, Setup, 119 Boot menu, Setup, 123 Boot Priority submenu, Setup, 123 change configuration, SSU, 115 Console Redirection submenu, 123 E
