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Intel pentium 4 server board socket 478

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SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60
Intel Pentium 4 Server Board
Socket 478
User's Manual
Rev. 2.00

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  • Page 1 SI-1Ns40/ SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60 Intel Pentium 4 Server Board Socket 478 User’s Manual Rev. 2.00...
  • Page 2 This document contains materials protected under International Copyright Laws. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or transcribed without the expressed written permission of the manufacturer and authors of this manual. SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ............ 1-1 1.1. Features & Specifications............1-1 1.2. Layout..................1-3 1.3. Jumpers & Connectors Description........1-4 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..........2-1 2.1. CPU Socket ................2-1 2.2. System Memory ..............2-2 2.3. Power Connectors..............2-3 2.4.
  • Page 4 Load Optimized Defaults ............. 3-21 3.10. Set Password................. 3-21 3.11. Save & Exit Setup ..............3-21 3.12. Exit Without Saving ............. 3-21 Chapter 4. Driver Installation .......... 4-1 4.1. Setup Items ................4-2 Appendix A. How to Get Technical Support ..... A-1 SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Two 184-pin DIMM sockets supporting 64-bit wide Single Channel DDR 200/266/333 memory • Up to 2GB, un-buffered and non-ECC memory capacity • SI-1Ns40: 4x Intel 82551ER single port 10/100 Ethernet • SI-1Ns42: 2x Intel 82541ER single port GbE Ethernet 4x Intel 82551ER single port 10/100 Ethernet •...
  • Page 6 1x SM Bus header (For SM Bus and I External I/O Connectors • 1x COM port (COM2) • 2x USB 2.0 connectors • 4x RJ-45 w/Transformer LAN connectors (SI-1Ns40) • 6x RJ-45 w/Transformer LAN connectors (SI-1Ns42, SI-1Ns60) System BIOS • Supports Plug-and-Play (PNP) •...
  • Page 7: Layout

    Introduction 1.2. Layout User’s Manual...
  • Page 8: Jumpers & Connectors Description

    Additional USB Port Connection Header IDE1 IDE Disk Drive Connector System-fail LED Connection Header External Keyboard/Mouse Connection Header SI-1Ns42: 10/100/1000Mbps LAN connectors. LAN1/LAN2 SI-1Ns40, SI-1Ns60: 10/100Mbps LAN connectors. LAN3~LAN6 10/100Mbps LAN Connectors PCI1 PCI Expansion Slot Header PWR_ON External Power-On switch Connection...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2.1. CPU Socket This server board provides one 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket to install the Intel Pentium 4 CPU. User’s Manual...
  • Page 10: System Memory

    This server board provides two 184-pin DDR DIMM slots for un-buffered and non-ECC modules with memory size expansible up to 2GB (DDR333/266/DDR200). DIMM DIMM Module Total Memory 256MB, 512MB, 1GB 256MB ~ 1GB 256MB, 512MB, 1GB 256MB ~ 1GB Total System Memory 256MB ~ 2GB SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 11: Power Connectors

    Hardware Setup 2.3. Power Connectors These two connectors connect to ATX12V power supply. User’s Manual...
  • Page 12: Fan Connectors

    These 3-pin connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. • FAN1/FAN2/FAN3: With speed monitoring support in BIOS menu • FAN4: Without speed monitoring support in BIOS menu WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 13: Cmos Memory Clearing Header

    Hardware Setup 2.5. CMOS Memory Clearing Header This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory. • Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Normal operation. • Pin 2-3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory. ATTENTION: Turn the system power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory.
  • Page 14: Front Panel Switches & Indicators Connection Headers

    Chapter 2 2.6. Front Panel Switches & Indicators Connection Headers This header provides connection to external switches and indicators. Definition S.LED Reset Chassis Intrusion 9-10 HD LED SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 15: External Keyboard/Mouse Connection Header

    Hardware Setup 2.7. External Keyboard/Mouse Connection Header This header provides the external connection to keyboard and mouse. Definition Definition KB Data Mouse Data Ground Ground KB Clock 10 Mouse Clock User’s Manual...
  • Page 16: System Management Bus Connection Header

    Chapter 2 2.8. System Management Bus Connection Header This header provides the connection to system management bus (SMBus). Definition Definition SMBCLK SMBDATA Ground SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 17: Ide Disk Drive Connector

    Hardware Setup 2.9. IDE Disk Drive Connector This connector provides IDE hard drive connection (Pitch 2.5). User’s Manual...
  • Page 18: Pci Expansion Slot

    2-10 Chapter 2 2.10. PCI Expansion Slot This slot provides one 32bit/33MHz PCI add-on-card connection (3.3V). SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 19: Additional Com Port Connection Header

    Hardware Setup 2-11 2.11. Additional COM Port Connection Header This header provides an external COM port connection. Definition Definition DCDA SINA SOUTA DTRA Ground DSRA RTSA CTSA User’s Manual...
  • Page 20: Additional Usb Port Connection Header

    2-12 Chapter 2 2.12. Additional USB Port Connection Header This header provides two external USB ports connection. Pin Definition Pin Definition - Data 0 - Data 1 + Data 0 + Data 1 Ground Ground SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 21: Vga Output Connection Header

    Hardware Setup 2-13 2.13. VGA Output Connection Header This header provides an external VGA output connection. Definition Definition Green Blue Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground DDC Data H.SYNC V.SYNC DDC Clock User’s Manual...
  • Page 22: Compact Flash Memory Card Reader Socket

    2-14 Chapter 2 2.14. Compact Flash Memory Card Reader Socket This socket provides the connection to Compact Flash memory card reader. SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Hardware Setup 2-15 2.15. Status Indicators • 5VSB: This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source. • VCC: This LED lights up when the system power is on. User’s Manual...
  • Page 24: Power-On Switch

    2-16 Chapter 2 2.16. Power-On Switch This header provides the connection to external Power-On switch. SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 25: System-Fail Led Connection Header

    Hardware Setup 2-17 2.17. System-fail LED Connection Header This header provides the connection to system-fail LED. User’s Manual...
  • Page 26: Parallel Port Header

    2-18 Chapter 2 2.18. Parallel Port Header This connector provides one parallel port connection. Definition Definition STB# AFD# ERR# INIT# SLIN# ACK# BUSY SLCT SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 27: External I/O Panel Connectors

    2.19. External I/O Panel Connectors • COM2: Connects to external modem, serial mouse or other devices that supports this communication protocol. • USB1: USB 2.0 connectors • LAN1/LAN2: 10/100/1000Mbps LAN connectors (SI-1Ns42) 10/100Mbps LAN connectors (SI-1Ns40, SI-1Ns60) • LAN3~LAN6: 10/100Mbps LAN connectors. User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60 SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 29: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM that you can update the BIOS utility. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program that deals with the basic level of communication between processor and peripherals. Use the BIOS Setup program only when installing motherboard, reconfiguring system, or prompted to “Run Setup”.
  • Page 30: Standard Cmos Features

    This item sets the date you specify (usually the current date) in the format of [Month], [Date], and [Year]. Time (hh:mm:ss) This item sets the time you specify (usually the current time) in the format of [Hour], [Minute], and [Second]. SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 31 BIOS Setup IDE Primary Master, IDE Primary Slave Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: IDE HDD Auto-Detection This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing the <Enter> key. The parameters will automatically be shown on the screen. IDE Primary Master When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check what kind of IDE drive you are using.
  • Page 32 640K for system with 640K or more memory size installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory This item displays the amount of extended memory detected during system boot-up. Total Memory This item displays the total memory available in the system. SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 33: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup 3.2. Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Protect Control This option protects for accidentally BIOS writing attempt. NOTE: Make sure to set this item to “Non-Protect” when flashing the BIOS. CPU L3 Cache: This item is used to enable the L3 cache (default setting), and appears only for certain CPU (Intel Pentium 4 processor with HT Technology Extreme Edition) that possesses L3 cache.
  • Page 34 CMOS before you can start up the system. But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options. Intel OnScreen Branding: This item determines whether to display the “Intel Inside” logo or not at system boots SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 35 BIOS Setup Remote Access Config: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Console Redirection: [Enabled]: Attempt to redirect console via COM port. [Disabled]: Attempt to redirect console when keyboard absent. User’s Manual...
  • Page 36: Advanced Chipset Features

    This item controls the number of DRAM clocks used for the DRAM parameters. DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay This item controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the read/write command. DRAM RAS# Precharge: This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DRAM. SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 37 BIOS Setup Delayed Transaction When set to [Enabled], the PCI bus will be freed up when the CPU is accessing 8-bit ISA cards. This will allow PCI and ISA buses to be used more efficiently and prevents performance dropping on the PCI bus. This process normally consumes about 50-60 PCI clocks without PCI delayed transaction.
  • Page 38: Integrated Peripherals

    3-10 Chapter 3 3.4. Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 39 BIOS Setup 3-11 IDE Bus Master: This option enables or disables the IDE bus mastering capability under the DOS environment. Onboard IDE-1 Controller This item enables or disables the onboard IDE-1 controller. Compact Flash (CF1) This item enables or disables the onboard CF1 controller. Onboard PCI Device: Click <Enter>...
  • Page 40 Onboard LAN4 Controller: This option enables or disables the LAN4 controller. Onboard LAN5 Controller: (For SI-1Ns42, SI-1Ns60 only) This option enables or disables the LAN5 controller. Onboard LAN6 Controller: (For SI-1Ns42, SI-1Ns60 only) This option enables or disables the LAN6 controller. SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 41 BIOS Setup 3-13 SuperIO Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Onboard Serial Port 1: This item determines which I/O addresses the onboard Serial Port 1 controller will access. [Auto]: The system automatically select an I/O address for the onboard Serial Port 1. [3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3]: Allows you to manually select an I/O address for the onboard Serial Port 1.
  • Page 42 [ECP+EPP]: Allows parallel port operation at ECP and EPP mode. EPP Mode Select: This item selects the EPP mode. ECP Mode Use DMA: This item selects the DMA channel of the parallel port. SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 43: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup 3-15 3.5. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type: This item selects the type of Suspend mode. [S1 (PowerOn-Suspend)]: Enables the Power On Suspend function. [S3 (Suspend-To-RAM)]: Enables the Suspend to RAM function. Resume by OnChipset USB: When set to [Enabled], this item allows you to use a USB device to wake up a system that is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
  • Page 44 If the system’s power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will power-on when power returns. SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 45: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS Setup 3-17 3.6. PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By This item configures all of the boot and Plug-and-Play compatible devices. [Auto(ESCD)]: The system will automatically detect the settings. [Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” menu. User’s Manual...
  • Page 46 Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved]. PIRQ_0 Use IRQ No. ~PIRQ_7 Use IRQ No. This item specifies the IRQ number manually or automatically for the devices installed on PCI slots. SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 47: Pc Health Menu

    BIOS Setup 3-19 3.7. PC Health Menu Shutdown Temperature This item sets the temperature that would shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system overheats. CPU Warning Temperature This item selects the CPU’s warning temperature limit. Once the system has detected that the CPU’s temperature exceeded the limit, warning beeps will sound.
  • Page 48 NOTE: The hardware monitoring features for temperatures, fans and voltages will occupy the I/O address from 294H to 297H. If you have a network adapter, sound card or other add-on cards that might use those I/O addresses, please adjust your add-on card I/O address to avoid using these addresses. SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 49: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    BIOS Setup 3-21 3.8. Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. 3.9. Load Optimized Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. 3.10.
  • Page 50 3-22 3-22 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60 SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 51: Chapter 4. Driver Installation

    Driver Installation Chapter 4. Driver Installation All the necessary drivers are included within the Drivers & Utilities CD that came packaged with your board. The display shown in the following figure should appear after inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, if not, enter [My Computer] [CD-ROM] Drive double click [Launch].
  • Page 52: Setup Items

    View the user’s manual in PDF. • Utility Click to enter the sub-screen for installing DirectX8.1, Acrobat Reader, and Award Flash utility software. • Browse CD Browse the contents of this CD-ROM. • Close Exit the CD setup Items Menu. SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...
  • Page 53: Appendix A. How To Get Technical Support

    Also please make sure you have the latest drivers from your peripheral cards makers! 3. Check the ABIT Technical Terms Guide and FAQ on our Website. We are trying to expand and make the FAQs more helpful and information rich. Let us know if you have any suggestions.
  • Page 54 They should have reasonable return or refund policies. How they serve you is also a good reference for your next purchase. 6. Contacting ABIT. If you feel that you need to contact ABIT directly you can send email to the ABIT technical support department. First, please contact the support team for the branch office closest to you.
  • Page 55 Unit 3, 24-26 Boulton Road, Stevenage, Herts SG1 4QX, Tel: 44-1438-228888 Fax: 44-1438-226333 E-mail: sales@abitcomputer.co.uk Germany and Benelux AMOR Computer B.V. (ABIT's European Office) (Belgium, Netherlands, Van Coehoornstraat 7, 5916 PH Venlo, The Netherlands Tel: 31-77-3204428 Luxembourg), France, Italy, Fax: 31-77-3204420...
  • Page 56 Appendix A Technical Support Form Company Name: Phone Number: Contact Person: Fax Number: E-mail Address: Model BIOS ID # Motherboard Model No. DRIVER REV OS/Application Hardware Name Brand Specifications IDE1 IDE2 IDE1 CD-ROM-Drive IDE2 System Memory ADD-ON CARD Problem Description: SI-1Ns40/SI-1Ns42/SI-1Ns60...

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