SUPER H8DCL-i H8DCL-6 H8DCL-iF H8DCL-6F USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.
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Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the H8DCL-6/i(F) serverboards.
Table Of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 Checklist .......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-2 1-3 Serverboard Features ...............................................................
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Front Control Panel ........................................................................................2-11 2-8 Connector Definitions ................................................................................... 2-12 Power Connectors ................................................................................... 2-12 Power Connector...................................................................................... 2-12 Reset Connector ..............
Table Of Contents Watch Dog Enable/Disable ...................................................................... 2-22 BMC Jumper ............................................................................................ 2-22 SAS Enable/Disable ................................................................................. 2-22 2-10 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................ 2-23 GLAN LEDs .................................................
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 4-1 4-2 Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 4-2 4-3 Advanced Settings Menu ................................................................................ 4-2 4-4 Security Menu ............................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer serverboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 1-2 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) Web Site: www.supermicro.com support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. H8DCL-6/i(F) Image Note: The board you receive may not look exactly like the image above, some components shown in the image may be changed in later revisions of this serverboard.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Figure 1-2. H8DCL-6/i(F) Serverboard Layout (not drawn to scale) LE1 VGA LAN2 COM1 LAN1 JPL2 SLOT6 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (IN x16 SLOT) JPB1 JPUSB1 SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X8 JI2C1 JI2C2 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X8 SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X8 P2-DIMM1B P2-DIMM1A DP2 SATA5 JWF2 P2-DIMM2B JL1 CPU2 P2-DIMM2A USB6 SLOT2 PCI-E 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction H8DCL-6/i(F) Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 2-8) JCF1 Compact Flash Master/Slave Closed (Master) JI2C1/JI2C2 I2C to PCI-E Slot Enable/Disable Both open (Disabled) JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN 1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPS1 Onboard SAS2 Enable/Disable (H8DCL-6(F)) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPUSB1 USB Wakeup Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Wa
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Connector Description COM1/COM2 COM1 Serial Port/Header FAN 1-6 Chassis/CPU Fan Headers IDE#1 IDE Disk Drive Connector IPMI LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN Port (H8DCL-iF/H8DCL-6F only) JD1 Speaker Header JF1 Front Panel Connector JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header JOH1 Overheat Warning Header JIPMB1 System Management Bus Header for the IPMI Slot (H8DCL-iF/H8DCL-6F) JPI2C1 Power I2C Header JPK2 RAIDKey for RAID 5 SAS support (optional for H8DCL-6(F)) JPW1 24
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 Serverboard Features CPU • Dual AMD Opteron 4000 series (AMD Socket C32 type) processors Note: Refer to our web site for details on supported processors. Memory • Up to eight (8) single and dual channel DIMM slots supporting up to 64 GB of ECC/ Non-ECC UDIMM or up to 256 GB of ECC RDIMM DDR3-1600/1333/1066 MHz speed 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB size SDRAM of 1.5V or 1.35V voltages.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL • I2C temperature sensing logic • Chipkill Support ACPI Features • Microsoft OnNow • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • BIOS support for USB keyboard Onboard I/O • Six (6) SATA ports supported by an on-chip SATA controller (RAID 0, 1 and 10 supported) • Eight (8) SAS ports supported by an LSI 2008 SAS2 controller (RAID 0, 1 and 10 supported, refer to "LSI2008 SAS MegaRAID Configuration Utility" manual from http://www.supermicro.
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. AMD AMD SR5690/SP5100 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the previous pages for the actual specifications of your motherboard. DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MT/s DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MT/s HT3 Link 16 x16 bits 6.4GT/s CH 2 CH 1 DIMM 1A AMD Socket C32 CPU1 DIMM 1B HT3 Link 16 x16 bits 6.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 1-4 Chipset Overview The H8DCL-6/i(F) serverboard is based on the AMD AMD SR5690/SP5100 chipset. This chipset functions as a Media and Communications Processor (MCP). Controllers for the system memory are integrated directly into AMD Opteron processors. AMD AMD SR5690/SP5100 Chipset The AMD AMD SR5690/SP5100 are each a single-chip, high-performance HyperTransport peripheral controller.
Chapter 1: Introduction CPU Overheat/Fan Fail LED and Control This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat/Fan Fail warning function in the BIOS. This allows the user to define an overheat temperature. When this temperature is exceeded or when a fan failure occurs, the Overheat/Fan Fail warning LED is triggered.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Main Switch Override Mechanism The power button can function as a system suspend button. When the user depresses the power button, the system will enter a SoftOff state. The monitor will be suspended and the hard drive will spin down. Depressing the power button again will cause the whole system to wake-up. During the SoftOff state, the power supply provides power to keep the required circuitry in the system alive.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-8 Super I/O The disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O Winbond® BMC chip includes a data separator, write pre-compensation circuitry, decode logic, data rate selection, a clock generator, drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA logic. The wide range of functions integrated onto the Super I/O greatly reduces the number of components required for interfacing with floppy disk drives.
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Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Standardized Warning Statements About Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, Contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.
Chapter 2: Installation Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、国の関係する全ての法律・条例に従い処理する必要が あります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen. ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • • • • • • • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation Caution: Exercise extreme caution when handling and installing the processor. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Installation Procedure Follow the procedures as listed below to install the motherboard into a chassis. 1. Install the processor(s) and the heatsink(s). 2. Install the motherboard in the chassis. 3. Install the memory and add-on cards. 4.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 3. Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the socket. Once aligned, carefully place the CPU into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the socket, move the CPU horizontally or vertically or rub the CPU against the socket or against any pins of the socket, which may damage the CPU and/or the socket. 4. With the CPU inserted into the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that it is properly installed and flush with the socket.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Figure 2-1. Installing DIMM into Slot To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom. Notch To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently Release Tab push the release tabs near both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot. Notch Front View Note: Notch should align with the receptive key point on the slot.
Chapter 2: Installation Memory Population for Optimal Performance -For a Serverboard with One CPU (CPU1) Installed # DIMMS Channel 1 2 DIMMs P1-1A 4 DIMMs P1-1A Channel 2 P1-2A P1-1B P1-2A P1-2B Memory Population for Optimal Performance -For a Serverboard with Two CPUs (CPU1 & CPU2) Installed # DIMMS Channel 1 CPU CPU1 4 DIMMs P1-1A 8 DIMMs P1-1A Channel 2 CPU2 P2-1A P1-1B P2-1A CPU1 P1-2A P2-1B P1-2A CPU2 P2-2A P1-2B P2-2A P2-2B Note: Memory speed support is dependent on the typ
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 2-6 PCI Expansion Cards A riser card is used to support one standard size (full height full length) PCI expansion card. Installing a PCI Expansion Card 1. Confirm that you have the correct riser card for your chassis model and the add-on card includes a standard bracket. 2. Remove the chassis cover. 3. Install the riser card by sliding card into the appropriate slot in the serverboard. 4. Choose the PCI slot shield in which to place the add-on card. 5.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 I/O Port and Control Panel Connections The I/O ports are color coded to make setting up your system easier. See Figure 2-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 2-2. I/O Port Locations and Definitions 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 Rear I/O Ports 1. PS/2 Keyboard 4. IPMI LAN (H8DCL-6/iF Only) 7. LAN1 2. PS/2 Mouse 5. COM1 8. LAN2 3. USB0/1 6. VGA Port 9.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 2-8 Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Power Connectors Pin# Definition Pin # Definition A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1) and two 8-pin CPU/ Memory PWR connectors (JPW2/ JPW3) on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. In addition to the 24-pin ATX power connector, the 12V 8-pin CPU PWR connectors at JPW2 and JPW3 must also be connected to your power supply.
Chapter 2: Installation Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Overheat/Fan Fail/UID LED Connect an LED to the OH connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warning of chassis overheating or fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions and status indicators. PWR Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 5 3.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Power On LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power On LED connector is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. This connection is used to provide LED indication of power being supplied to the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 15 3.3V 16 Power LED NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Unit Identifier Button UID Button Pin Definitions This motherboar contains a Unit Identifier (UID) button. There is another UID button located on the control panel. When you push either UID button, both Rear UID and Front Panel UID Indicators will illuminate. Push either button again to turn off both indicators. These UID indicators provide easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel USB Ports 0/1 on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation JIPMB1 (H8DCL-6/iF only) JIPMB1 Pin Definitions A System Management Bus header for the IPMI slot is located at IPMB. Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I2C connection on your system. Pin# Definition LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (designated LAN1 and LAN2) are located beside the VGA port. Additionally, for the H8DCL-iF and H8DCL-6F serverboards, there is a dedicated LAN for IPMI on top of the two rear USB ports.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Power SMB (I2C) Power SMB I2C Pin Definitions (JPI2C1) The Power System Management Bus ( I2C) connector (JPI2C1) monitors the power suppply, fan and system temperatures. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Trusted Platform Module Header The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), available separately from a third-party vendor.
Chapter 2: Installation Serial Ports The COM1 serial port is located beside the VGA port. Refer to the motherboard layout for the location of the COM2 header. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1/COM2) Pin# Definition Pin # Definition 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI Ground 10 NC 5 Note: NC indicates no connection.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 2-9 Jumper Settings 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer to the motherboard layout page for jumper locations.
Chapter 2: Installation Compact Flash Master/Slave Select A Compact Flash Master (Primary)/ Slave (Secondary) Select Jumper is located at JCF1. Close this jumper to enable Compact Flash Card. For the Compact Flash Card or the Compact Flash Jumper (JCF1) to work properly, you will need to connect the Compact Flash Card power cable to JWF1 first. Refer to the board layout below for the location.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL USB Wake-Up Backpanel USB Wake-Up Enable (JPUSB1) Jumper Settings JPUSB1 jumper allows you to "wake up" the system by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking the USB mouse of your system. These jumpers are used in conjunction with the USB Wake-Up function in the BIOS. See the table on the right for jumper settings and jumper connections.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-10 Onboard Indicators GLAN LED GLAN LEDs There are two LAN ports (LAN1/2) on the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The Yellow LED on the right indicates connection and activity. The Link LED on the left side may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the tables at right for more information.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL BMC Heartbeat LED A BMC (Baseboard Management Control) Heartbeat LED is located at DP1 on the motherboard. When DP1 is on, the BMC Controller functions normally. See the tables at right for more information. BMC Heartbeat (DP1)) LED Settings Color Status Definition Green Blinking BMC: Normal Off Off Not functioning normally Power LED Power LED (DP2) DP2 is an Onboard Power LED. When this LED is lit, it means power is present on the serverboard.
Chapter 2: Installation SATA Ports SATA Ports Pin Definitions (SATA0-SATA5) There are no jumpers to configure the SATA ports, which are designated SATA0 through SATA5. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition Pin# Definition 1 Ground 5 2 TXP 6 RXP 3 TXN 7 Ground 4 Ground IDE Connector There is one IDE connector on the serverboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 2-12 Enabling SATA RAID Now that the hardware is set up, you must install the operating system and the SATA RAID drivers, if you wish to use RAID with your SATA drives. The installation procedure differs depending on whether you wish to have the operating system installed on a RAID array or on a separate non-RAID drive. See the instructions below for details.
Chapter 2: Installation Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS Before installing the Windows operating system, you must change some settings in the BIOS. Boot up the system and hit the key to enter the BIOS Setup Utlility. After the setup utility loads, 1. Use the arrow keys to move to the "Exit" menu. Scroll down using the arrow keys to "Load Optimal Defaults" and press . Select "OK" to confirm, then to load the default settings. 2.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Figure 2-5. DotHill RAID Utility Program Screen Figure 2-6.
Chapter 2: Installation Using the DotHill and Adaptec RAID Utility The RAID Utility program allows you to define the drives you want to include in the RAID array and the mode and type of RAID. Installing the RAID Driver During OS Installation You may also use the procedure below to install the RAID driver during the Windows OS installation: 1. With the Windows OS installation CD-ROM in the CD drive, restart the system. 2. Press again to continue with the Windows setup. 3.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 2-13 Installing Drivers The Supermicro Website contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com, some of which must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After downloading and installing the drivers and utilities, the display shown in Figure 2-7 should appear. Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item.
Chapter 2: Installation Supero Doctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system. SuperDoctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Figure 2-9. Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User’s Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm.For Linux, we recommend that you use the SuperoDoctor II application instead.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-14 Serverboard Battery Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 2-10). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032). Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Figure 2-10. Installing the Onboard Battery OR Please handle used batteries carefully.
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components. Before Power On 1.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes. Note: If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics card is recommended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to App. B. Memory Errors 1. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed. 2.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our web site. Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed depending on the modifications to the boot block code. 3.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Use the procedures below to flash from a BIOS flash floppy or USB disk. For .exe 1. Run the .exe file under Windows to create the BIOS flash floppy disk. 2. Insert the floppy, into the system for which you wish to flash the BIOS. 3. Boot up the system for which you wish to flash the BIOS. 4. The BIOS utility will run automatically and begin flashing the BIOS WITHOUT any prompts. 5.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Question: Why can't I turn off the power using the momentary power on/off switch? Answer: The instant power off function is controlled in BIOS by the Power Button Mode setting. When the On/Off feature is enabled, the motherboard will have instant off capabilities as long as the BIOS has control of the system.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8DCL-6/i(F) serverboard. The 16 Mb AMI BIOS® is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of our web site for any changes to BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 4-2 Main Menu When you first enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main Menu screen. You can always return to the Main Menu by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen with the arrow keys. The Main Menu screen provides you with a system overview, which includes the version, built date and ID of the AMIBIOS, the type, speed and number of the processors in the system and the amount of memory installed in the system.
Chapter 4: BIOS Wait for F1 if Error This setting controls the system response when an error is detected during the boot sequence. When enabled, BIOS will stop the boot sequence when an error is detected, at which point you will need to press the F1 button to re-enter the BIOS setup menu. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Hit 'DEL' Message Display Use this option to Enable or Disable the "Press DEL to run setup" message in POST. Interrupt 19 Capture Select Enabled to allow ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Microcode Update This setting Enables or Disables microcode updating. Secure Virtual Machine Mode This setting is used to Enable or Disable SVM. Power Now This setting is used to Enable or Disable the AMD Power Now feature. Power Cap This option can decide the highest P-state in the OS. Options include P-state 0 through P-state 4. CPU Down Core Mode This option sets down core support for the CPU.
Chapter 4: BIOS Channel Interleaving This option enables channel memory interleaving. Options include Auto or Disabled. CS Sparing This setting will reserve a spare memory rank in each node when enabled. Options are Enabled and Disabled. Bank Swizzle Mode This setting Enables or Disables the bank swizzle mode. ECC Configuration ECC Mode This submenu affects the DRAM scrub rate based on its setting. Options include Disabled, Basic, Good, Super, Max and User.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Chipset Information This is a static display of chipset information for the Northbridge chipset. It includes information for Memory CLK, CAS Latency (Tcl), RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd), Row Precharge Time (Trp), Min Active RAS (Tras), RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd), Row Cycle (Trc), Read to Precharge (Trtp), Write Recover Time (Twr) and Memory Type.
Chapter 4: BIOS RAID Codebase This submenu appears when you choose "RAID" from the "OnChip SATA Type" setting above. This setting allows you to select the codebase for using your RAID setup. Options are either Adaptec or DotHill. SATA IDE Combined Mode This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the SATA IDE combined mode. PATA Channel Configuration This allows you to set PATA channel configuration. Options include SATA as Primary or SATA as secondary.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL DMA Mode Selects the DMA Mode. Options are Auto, SWDMA0, SWDMA1, SWDMA2, MWDMA0. MDWDMA1, MWDMA2, UDMA0. UDMA1, UDMA2, UDMA3, UDMA4 and UDMA5. (SWDMA=Single Word DMA, MWDMA=Multi Word DMA, UDMA=UltraDMA.) S.M.A.R.T. Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select "Auto" to allow BIOS to auto detect hard disk drive support. Select "Disabled" to prevent AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T.
Chapter 4: BIOS ROM Scan Ordering This setting determines which kind of option ROM activates prior to another. Options include Onboard First and Addon First. PCI Slot 1 These settings Enable or Disable the specified PCI slot in your system. PCIE x4 Slot2/PCI x8 Slot 3~PCI x8 Slot 6 These settings Enable or Disable the specified PCIE slots in your system. Onboard LAN Option ROM Select This setting allows you to select the onboard LAN option ROM for iSCSI or PXE.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Serial 2 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of serial port 2. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to "Disabled", the serial port physically becomes unavailable. Select "2F8/IRQ3" to allow the serial port to use 2F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 3 for the interrupt address. Options include Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4 and 2F8/IRQ3.
Chapter 4: BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Allows you to Enable or Disable VT-UTF8 combination key support for ANSI/ VT100 terminals. Sredir Memory Display Delay Use this setting to set the delay in seconds to display memory information. Options are No Delay, 1 sec, 2 secs and 4 secs. Hardware Health Configuration CPU Overheat Alarm This setting allows you to specify the type of alarm for CPU overheating. Options include The Early Alarm and The Default Alarm.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL CPU Overheating Alarm (COA) CPU Overheating Alarm (COA) has “Early Alarm” and “Default Alarm” (default) options in the BIOS, and is required to be implemented in all fan speed control modes. The Early Alarm is enabled when the Tctl value = 65, and is disabled when the Tctl value drops from 65 to 62. The Default Alarm (default setting) is enabled when the Tctl value = 70, and is disabled when the Tctl value drops from 70 to 67.
Chapter 4: BIOS ACPI Configuration PS2 KB/MS Wakeup This setting allows you to Enable or Disable PS2 keyboard and mouse wakeup. ACPI Aware O/S This setting Enables or Disables ACPI support for the system's operating system. Options include Yes (enabled) or No (disabled). ACPI APIC Support Determines whether to include the ACPI APIC table pointer in the RSDT pointer list. The available options are Enabled and Disabled.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Set LAN Configuration Use the "+" and "-" keys to choose the desired channel number. This displays Channel Number and Channel Number Status information. This menu contains options for inputing settings for the SET LAN Configuration Command. See IPMI 1.5 Specification, table 11.1 for details. Use the "+" and "-" keys to choose the desired channel number. Note: Each question in this group may take a considerable amount of time.
Chapter 4: BIOS Event Log Configuration View Event Log Pressing the Enter key will open the event log. Use the "" and "" keys to navigate through the system event log. Mark All Events as Read Selecting this and pressing the Enter key marks all events as read in the event log. Clear Event Log Selecting this and pressing the Enter key clears the system event log. SR56x0 (RD890S) PCIE Error Log This setting allows you set an error log ofr PCIE errors. Options include Yes or No.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 4-5 Boot Menu The Boot Menu is accessible only when the "Load Onboard LAN Option ROM" setting (in the PCI/PnP Configuration menu) is enabled. Boot Device Priority This feature allows you to prioritize the boot sequence from the list of available devices. A device that is in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. Removable Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from the list of available Removable drives.
Chapter 4: BIOS Retry Boot Devices This option allows you to retry boot devices. Options include Enabled and Disabled. 4-6 Exit Menu Select the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .
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Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure.
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Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h. B-1 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description D0h The NMI is disabled. Power on delay is starting.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL B-2 Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description E0h The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. E1h Initializing the interrupt vector table next. E2h Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next. E6h Enabling the floppy drive controller and Timer IRQs. Enabling internal cache memory.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes B-3 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution. These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM. Checkpoint Code Description 03h The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition. 05h The BIOS stack has been built. Next, disabling cache memory. 06h Uncompressing the POST code next. 07h Next, initializing the CPU and the CPU data area.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Checkpoint Code Description 2Ah Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be done next, if present. See the last page for additional information. 2Eh Completed post-video ROM test processing. If the EGA/VGA controller is not found, performing the display memory read/write test next. 2Fh The EGA/VGA controller was not found. The display memory read/write test is about to begin. 30h The display memory read/write test passed.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description 52h The memory above 1 MB has been tested and initialized. Saving the memory size information next. 53h The memory size information and the CPU registers are saved. Entering real mode next. 54h Shutdown was successful. The CPU is in real mode. Disabling the Gate A20 line, parity, and the NMI next. 57h The A20 address line, parity, and the NMI are disabled. Adjusting the memory size depending on relocation and shadowing next.
H8DCL-6/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Checkpoint Code Description 97h Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has completed. The adaptor ROM check is next. 98h The adaptor ROM had control and has now returned control to BIOS POST. Performing any required processing after the option ROM returned control. 99h Any initialization required after the option ROM test has completed. Configuring the timer data area and printer base address next.
