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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 SUPER X5DP8-G2/X5DPE-G2/X5DPR-8G2+/X5DPR-iG2+/X5DPi-G2 mainboard. The SUPER X5DP8-G2/X5DPE-G2/X5DPR-8G2+/X5DPR-iG2+/ X5DPi-G2 supports single or dual Intel ® 603/604-pin Xeon TM processors at up to 3.20 GHz at a 533/400 MHz front side bus. Please refer to the support section of our web site (http://www.supermicro.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 Checklist ................
Table of Contents NIC2 LED ................................................................................................... 2-9 NIC1 LED ................................................................................................... 2-9 Overheat LED ........................................................................................... 2-9 Power Fail Button ..................................................................................... 2-9 Reset Button .....................................
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................ 3-1 Before Power On .................................................................................... 3-1 No Power .................................................................................................. 3-1 No Video ........................................................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard 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 been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Introduction Headquarters Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web Site: SuperMicro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. +1 (408) 503-8000 +1 (408) 503-8008 marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Tel: Fax: Email: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Chapter 1: Introduction Introduction Notes 1-3
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Figure 1-1. SUPER X5DP8-G2 Image Introduction Notes: The X5DPE-G2 has the same basic layout as the X5DP8-G2 but with no SCSI. The X5DPi-G2 has the same basic layout as the X5DP8-G2 but with no SCSI and a single SXB slot. See the motherboard features section in this chapter for details on the specifications of each.
Figure 1-2. SUPER X5DPR-8G2+ Image Notes: The X5DPR-iG2+ has the same layout as the X5DPR-8G2+ but with no SCSI. See the motherboard features section in this chapter for details on the specifications of each.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Introduction Figure 1-3.
Chapter 1: Introduction Jumper JBT1 JD1 JPA1/JPA2 JD4 JP4 JP9 JP22 JP37 JP38 JP39 Description CMOS Clear Speaker Enable (Pins 6-7) SCSI CH A/B Termination GLAN Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable Power Fail Alarm En/Disable SCSI Enable/Disable Watch Dog Enable/Disable Thermal Fan Enable/Disable Front Side Bus Speed Connector ATX PWR CONN DIMM#1A-DIMM#4B COM1/COM2 CPU/CHS/OH FAN GLAN1/2 IDE#1/IDE#2 J7 J9 J13/J14 J15 JA1 JA4 JD1 JF2 JL1 JOH1 JP7 JP8 JP35 JP36 JWOR SCSI LED Speaker USB0/1, 2/3, 4 VGA WOL Def
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Introduction Figure 1-4.
Chapter 1: Introduction Jumper JBT1 JD1 JPA1/JPA2 JD4 JP4 JP9 JP22 JP37/JD1 JP38 Description CMOS Clear Speaker Enable (Pins 6-7) SCSI Channel A/B Termination GLAN Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable Power Fail Alarm En/Disable SCSI Enable/Disable Watchdog Enable/Disable Front Side Bus Speed Connector ATX POWER COM1/COM2 CPU1/CPU2 CPU CHS FAN DIMM#1A-DIMM#3B GLAN1/2 IDE#1/IDE#2 JA1 JA2 JD1 JF2 JP7 JP8 JP35 JP36 J15 J28 J29 OHLED USB0/1 VGA WOL WOR Default Setting See Jumper Section Closed (Enabled) Open (
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Motherboard Features CPU Introduction • Single or dual Intel® 604 and 603-pin Xeon TM processors of up to 3.20 GHz at a 533/400 MHz front side (system) bus speed. Note: Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (http://www.supermicro.com/TechSupport.htm).
Chapter 1: Introduction • Auto-switching voltage regulator for CPU core • System overheat LED and control • System resource alert ACPI Features (optional) • Microsoft OnNow • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • Main switch override mechanism Onboard I/O • AIC-7902 for dual channel Ultra320 SCSI (X5DP8-G2/DPR-8G2+) • Integrated ATI Rage XL graphics controller • Intel 82546EB dual port Gigabit LAN (Ethernet) controller • 2 EIDE Ultra DMA/100 bus master interfaces • 1 floppy port interface (up
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Processor 1 Processor 0 Introduction ATA 100 Ports 533/400 M Hz System Bus USB 1.1 Ports P64H2 PCI-X Slot 6,SXB MCH ICH3-S PCI-X Slot 5,GLAN1/2 SM Bus P64H2 PCI-X Slots 1-3 PCI-X Slot 4,SCSI Super IO ATIGraphics 266 MHz M emory Bus 2-ChannelDDR SDRAM X5DP8-G2,X5DPE-G2 and X5DPi-G2 Processor 1 ATA 100 Ports Processor 0 533/400 MHz System Bus ATI Graphics USB 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview The Intel E7501 chipset is a high-performance chipset with a performance and feature-set designed for mid-range, dual processor servers. The E7501 chipset consists of four major components: the Memory Controller Hub (MCH), the I/O Controller Hub 3 (ICH3), the PCI-X 64-bit Hub 2.0 (P64H2) and the 82808AA Host Channel Adapter (VxB). The MCH has four hub interfaces, one to communicate with the ICH3 and three for high-speed I/O communications.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual on state. See the Power Lost Control setting in the Advanced BIOS Setup section (Peripheral Device Configuration) to change this setting. The default setting is Always On. Introduction 1-4 PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the SUPER X5DP8-G2/X5DPE-G2/X5DPR-8G2+/X5DPR-iG2+/X5DPi-G2. All have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring.
Chapter 1: Introduction This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat warning function in the BIOS. This allows the user to define an overheat temperature. When this temperature is exceeded, both the overheat fan and the warning LED are triggered. System Resource Alert This feature is available when used with Intel's LANDesk Client Manager (optional). LDCM is used to notify the user of certain system events.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Microsoft OnNow Introduction The OnNow design initiative is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to system and device power control. OnNow is a term for a PC that is always on but appears to be off and responds immediately to user or other requests. Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-6 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The SUPER X5DP8-G2/X5DPE-G2/X5DPR-8G2+/X5DPR-iG2+/X5DPi-G2 accommodates ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Introduction (UARTs), one of which supports serial infrared communication. Each UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system. Each UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system. Both UARTs provide legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electric-Static-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.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual 2-2 PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation ! When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the motherboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up. IMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
Chapter 2: Installation 4. Secure the other retention bracket into position by repeating Step 3. 5. Lift the lever on the CPU socket: lift the lever completely or you will damage the CPU socket when power is applied. (Install CPU1 first.) Socket lever 6. Install the CPU in the socket. Make sure that pin 1 of the CPU is seated on pin 1 of the socket (both corners are marked). When using only one CPU, install it into CPU socket #1 (CPU socket #2 is automatically disabled if only one CPU is used). 7.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual IMPORTANT! Please note that special, new silver heatsink retention clips must be used with all Xeon 533 MHz FSB (front side bus) 604-pin processors. These new retention clips have “604P” clearly marked on them. Using the old clips will not keep the proper amount of pressure applied and may cause the processor to overheat.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Installing DIMMs Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is interleaved to improve performance (see step 1). DIMM Installation (See Figure 2-2) 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with Bank 1.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push near the edge of both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot. 2-4 I/OPorts/Control Panel Connectors The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 2-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 2-3.
Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel JF2 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions. Figure 2-4.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual 2-5 Connecting Cables ATX Power Supply 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions ATX Power Connection The X5DP8-G2/X5DPE-G2/X5DPiG2 power supply connector meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24pin specification, however it also supports a 20-pin power supply connector. Make sure that the orientation of the PS connector is correct. The X5DPR-8G2+/X5DPRiG2+ has the 20-pin connector. See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation HDD LED The HDD LED (for IDE and SCSI Disk Drives) connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF2. Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to these pins to display disk activity. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. NIC1 LED H DD LED Pin Definitions (JF2) Pin Number Definition 13 Vcc HD Active 14 N IC1 LED Pin Definitions (JF2) The NIC1 (Network Interface Controller) LED connection is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF2.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Reset Button Reset Pin Definitions (JF 2) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF2. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin Number Definition Reset 3 Ground 4 Power Button Power Butto n Connector Pin Definitions (JF2) The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF2. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
Chapter 2: Installation Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers Extra USB headers (USB2/USB3 on the X5DP8-G2/X5DPE-G2/ X5DPi-G2, FPUSB0/FPUSB1 on the X5DPR-8G2+/X5DPR-iG2+) can be used for front side USB access. You will need a USB cable (not included) to use either connection. Refer to the tables on the right for pin definitions. An additional header (USB4) designated J27 is also provided on the X5DP8-G2/ X5DPE-G2/X5DPi-G2.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Fan Headers Fan H eader Pin Definitions The X5DP8-G2/X5DPE-G2/X5DPiG2 has six and the X5DPR-8G2+/ X5DPR-iG2+ has three CPU and chassis fan headers. Designations include CPU Fan1, CPU Fan2, CPU1 Chassis Fan, CPU2 Chassis Fan, Chassis Fan1, Chassis Fan2 and Overheat Fan. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin Number 1 2 3 Definition Ground (black) +12V (red) Tachometer Caution: These fan headers are D C power.
Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Definitions (J9) The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located on J9 (J29 on the X5DPR-8G2+/X5DPR-iG2+/ X5DPi-G2). See the table at right for pin definitions. (See Figure 23 for the locations of each.) Pin Number Definition 1 Data 2 NC 3 Ground 4 VCC 5 Clock 6 NC Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header is designated WOL. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual 2-6 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins 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 motherboard layout pages for jumper locations.
Chapter 2: Installation GLAN Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JD4) GLAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JD4 to enable or disable the onboard GLAN ports (GLAN1 and GLAN2) on the motherboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled VGA Enable/Disable Jum per Position Pins 1-2 Pins 2-3 Definition Enabled Disabled VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JP4) JP4 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual SCSI Termination Enable/ Disable (X5DP8-G2, X5DPR8G2+) Jumpers JPA1 and JPA2 allow you to enable or disable termination for the individual SCSI channels. Jumper JPA1 controls SCSI channel A and JPA2 controls SCSI channel B. The normal (default) setting is open to enable (teminate) both SCSI channels. If you wish to connect external SCSI devices, you should disable termination for the channnel(s) you will be connecting them to.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Onboard Indicators GLAN1/GLAN2 LEDs GLAN Right LED Indicator The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. See the table on the right for the functions associated with these LEDs. On each GLAN port, the yellow LED indicates activity while the other LED may be green, orange or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual 2-8 Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and SCSI Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. • A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives.
Chapter 2: Installation Floppy Connector The floppy connector is located on JP7. See the table below for pin definitions. Floppy Connector Pin Definitions (JP7) Pin Number 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 Function GND GND Key GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to configure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 connectors. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Ultra320 SCSI Connector (X5DP8-G2, X5DPR-8G2+) Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra320 SCSI connectors located at JA1, JA2 and JA4.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 Installing Software Drivers After all the hardware has been installed you must install the software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your motherboard. After inserting this CD into your CDROM drive, the display shown in Figure 2-5 should appear. (If this display does not appear, click on the My Computer icon and then on the icon representing your CDROM drive. Finally, double click on the S "Setup" icon.) Figure 2-5.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Notes 2-22
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. Note: Always disconnect the power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components. Before Power On 1.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual 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 the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed. 2. Determine if different speeds of DIMMs have been installed and verify that the BIOS setup is configured for the fastest speed of RAM used. It is recommended to use the same RAM speed for all DIMMs in the system. 3.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/techsupport.htm) before contacting Technical Support. 2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/techsupport/download.htm. Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed depending on the modifications to the boot block code. 3.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual warning message and the info on how to update your BIOS on our web site. Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS file to your computer. Unzip the BIOS update file and you will find the readme.txt (flash instructions), the phlash.bat (BIOS flash utility), the platform.bin (platform file) and the BIOS image (xxxxxx.rom) files.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the PhoenixBIOS™ Setup utility for the X5DP8-G2/ X5DPE-G2/X5DPR-8G2+/X5DPR-iG2+/X5DPi-G2. The Phoenix ROM 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 the Supermicro web site
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual 4-2 Running Setup *Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (see on next page). When you first power on the computer, the PhoenixBIOS™ is immediately activated.
Chapter 4: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time System Date [16:19:20] [02/02/02] Legacy Diskette A: Legacy Diskette B: [1.44/1.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Legacy Diskette A This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette A. The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25 in, 720Kb 3.5 in, 1.44/1.25MB, 3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in. Legacy Diskette B This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette B. The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25 in, 720Kb 3.5 in, 1.44/1.25MB, 3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in.
Chapter 4: BIOS Type Selects the type of IDE hard drive. The options are Auto (allows BIOS to automatically determine the hard drive's capacity, number of heads, etc.), a number from 1-39 to select a predetermined type of hard drive, CD-ROM and ATAPI Removable. Multi-Sector Transfers Select the number of transfer sectors. Options are 2, 4, 6, 8 and 16 Sectors. LBA Mode Control This item determines whether Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Primary Master Device via LBA mode.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual 4-4 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing . Options for PIR settings are displayed by highlighting the setting option using the arrow keys and pressing . All Advanced BIOS Setup options are described in this section.
Chapter 4: BIOS PCI/PnP Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Onboard LAN1 OPROM Configure Enabling this option provides the ability to boot from LAN1. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Onboard LAN2 OPROM Configure Enabling this option provides the ability to boot from LAN2. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Legacy USB Support This setting allows you to enable support for Legacy USB devices. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual PCI Slot Configuration PCI/PCIX Frequency (Slot 1-3) Use this setting to change the speed of PCI/PCIX slots 1 though 3. Options are Auto, 33 MHz, 66 MHz, 100 MHz and 133 MHz. PCI/PCIX Frequency (Slot 4) Use this setting to change the speed of PCI/PCIX slot 4. Options are Auto, 33 MHz, 66 MHz, 100 MHz and 133 MHz. PCI/PCIX Frequency (Slot 5) Use this setting to change the speed of PCI/PCIX slot 5.
Chapter 4: BIOS Large Disk Access Mode This setting determines how large hard drives are to be accessed. The options are DOS or Other (for Unix, Novellle NetWare and other operating systems). Local Bus IDE Adapter Use this setting to enable the integrated local bus IDE adapter. Options are Disable, Primary, Secondary and Both.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Serial Port A This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled and Auto (BIOS controlled). Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for serial port A. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8. Interrupt Select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port A. Options are IRQ3 and IRQ4. Serial Port B This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B.
Chapter 4: BIOS Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for the parallel port: 378, 278 or 3BC. Interrupt Select the IRQ (interrupt request) for the parallel port. Options are IRQ5 and IRQ7. Mode Specify the parallel port mode. Options are Output Only, Bi-directional, EPP and ECP. DMA Channel Specify the DMA channel. Options are DMA1 and DMA3. Floppy Disk Controller This setting allows you to assign control of the floppy disk controller.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual ECC Configuration This setting lets you enable or disable ECC (Error Correction and Checking). The options are ECC and Disabled. ECC Error Type This setting lets you select which type of interrupt will be activated as a result of an ECC error. The options are None, NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt), SMI (System Management Interrupt) and SCI (System Control Interrupt.
Chapter 4: BIOS Split Lock Operations This setting allows you to Enable or Disable split lock operations. Hyper-threading This setting allows you to Enable or Disable hyper-threading. Enabling hyper-threading results in increased CPU performance. L3 Cache This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the L3 cache. DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display, not a setting, informing you of the event log validity.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Clear All DMI Event Logs Select Yes and press to clear all DMI event logs. Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address Specifies to redirect the console to On-board COMA or On-board COMB. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate Select the BAUD rate for console redirection. Console Type Choose from the available options to select the console type for console redirection.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-5 Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing . All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Set Supervisor Password When the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted, hit the key. When prompted, type the Supervisor's password in the dialogue box to set or to change supervisor's password, which allows access to BIOS. Set User Password When the item "Set User Password" is highlighted, hit the key.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-6 Power Choose Power from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Power setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing . All Power BIOS settings are described in this section.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Suspend Timeout Use this setting to specify the period of system inactivity to transpire before entering the suspend state. Options are Off, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 20 min, 30 min, 40 min and 60 min. Resume on Time Select either Off or On, which will wake the system up at the time specified in the next setting. Resume Time Use this setting to specify the time you want the system to wake up (the above setting must be set to On).
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-7 Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Highlighting a setting with a + or - will expand or collapse that entry. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specific Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual 4-8 PIR Choose PIR from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing . PIR stands for "Processor Info ROM", which allows BIOS to read certain information from the processors.
Chapter 4: BIOS Processor Info ROM Data Highlight this and hit to see PIR data on the following items: Header Info Processor Data Processor Core Data L3 Cache Data Package Data Part Number Data Thermal Reference Data Feature Data Other Data OEM Data Hardware Monitor Logic Highlight this and hit to see monitor data for the following items: CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature System Temperature CPU Fan1/CPU1 Chassis Fan CPU Fan2/CPU2 Chassis Fan Chassis Fan 1 4-21
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Chassis Fan 2 Processor Vcore 3.3V Standby 3.3V Vcc 5V Vcc 12V Vcc 1.8V Vcc -12V Vcc 4-9 Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section.
Chapter 4: BIOS Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility. Exit Discarding Changes Highlight this item and hit to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any changes you may have made. Load Setup Defaults Highlight this item and hit to load the default settings for all items in the BIOS Setup. These are the safest settings to use.
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Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages. Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified. Stuck key Stuck key on keyboard.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer. System timer error The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably. CPU ID: CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error. EISA CMOS not writeable ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS. DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual Fixed Disk n Fixed disk n (0-3) identified. Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ conflict I/O device IRQ conflict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. Press to resume, to Setup, for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press to start the boot process or to enter Setup and change the settings. Press to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card).
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Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual POST Code 18h 1Ah 1Ch 20h 22h 24h 28h 29h 2Ah 2Ch 2Eh 2Fh 32h 33h 36h 38h 3Ah 3Ch 3Dh 41h 42h 45h 46h 47h 48h 49h 4Ah 4Bh 4Ch 4Eh 4Fh 50h 51h 52h 54h 55h 58h 59h 5Ah 5Bh Description 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 512 kB base RAM 1-
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code 5Ch 60h 62h 64h 66h 67h 68h 69h 6Ah 6Bh 6Ch 6Eh 70h 72h 76h 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93h 95h 96h 97h 98h Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (op
SUPER X5DP8-G2/DPE-G2/DPR-8G2+/DPR-iG2+/DPi-G2 User's Manual POST Code 99h 9Ah 9Ch 9Dh 9Eh 9Fh A0h A2h A4h A8h AAh ACh AEh B0h B1h B2h B4h B5h B6h B7h B9h BAh BBh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h C5h C6h C7h C8h C9h CAh CBh CCh Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code CDh CEh D2h Description Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message Unknown interrupt The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code E0h E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initiali
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