1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Supero Manuals
  4. Server Board
  5. H8DCT-HLN4F
  6. User manual

Supero H8DCT-HLN4F User Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for H8DCT-HLN4F:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
S
®
UPER
H8DCT-HLN4F
H8DCT-HIBQF
USER'S MANUAL
Revision 1.1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Supero H8DCT-HLN4F

Summary of Contents for Supero H8DCT-HLN4F

  • Page 1 ® UPER H8DCT-HLN4F H8DCT-HIBQF USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1...
  • Page 2 Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 3 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 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF serverboard. The H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF serverboard is based on the AMD® SR5670 or SR5690 and SP5100 chipset and supports two AMD Socket C32 type processors with up to 192 GB of ECC RDIMM.
  • Page 4 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Code Messages. Appendix B lists BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes.

  • Page 5: 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 certifi ed technicians should attempt to install or confi gure components.
  • Page 6 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 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. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.
  • Page 7 Standardized Warning Statements Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 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.
  • Page 8 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Notes viii...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ......................1-1 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-2 Serverboard Features ..................1-7 Chipset Overview ..................1-10 AMD AMD SR5670 or SR5690 and SP5100 Chipset ........1-10 HyperTransport Technology ................1-10 PC Health Monitoring ..................
  • Page 10 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Jumper Settings .................... 2-12 Explanation of Jumpers ................2-12 CMOS Clear ..................... 2-12 I2C to PCI-Express Slots ................. 2-13 BMC Jumper .................... 2-13 VGA Enable/Disable ................. 2-13 LAN Enable/Disable ................2-13 Infi niBand Port Enable/Disable ............... 2-13 Watch Dog Enable/Disable ..............
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction ...................... 4-1 Main Menu ...................... 4-2 Advanced Settings Menu ................4-2 Security Menu ....................4-15 Boot Menu ..................... 4-16 Exit Menu ...................... 4-17 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Uncompressed Initialization Codes ..............
  • Page 12 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Notes...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Introduction

    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 all been included with your motherboard.

  • Page 14: Contacting Supermicro

    H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 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) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. H8DCT-HLN4F Image...
  • Page 16 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Figure 1-1. H8DCT-HIBQF Image...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-2. H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF Serverboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JIB1 InfiniBand SPEAKER SR5670 SR5690 SP5100 CPU1 CPU2 Notes: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. Not all ports, jumpers or LED Indicators are available on all serverboards.
  • Page 18 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 2-8) JIB1 Infi niBand Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JI2C1/JI2C2 I2C to PCI-E Slot Enable/Disable Open (Disabled) JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable...

  • Page 19: Serverboard Features

    1.35V voltages. Note: Refer to Section 2-4 before installing memory and our web site for recommended DIMMs. Chipset • AMD SR5670 (H8DCT-HLN4F) or SR5690 (H8DCT-HIBQF) chipset and one SP5100 Southbridge chipset Expansion Slots • One (1) PCI-Express x16 Gen. 2 •...
  • Page 20 Four (4) USB (Universal Serial Bus 2.0) ports (two via headers, two via KVM ports) • Up to four (4) LAN ports supported by one onboard Intel® i350 Ethernet controller for 10/100/1000Base-T (Four for the H8DCT-HLN4F or two for the H8DCT-HIBQF) • One (1) dedicated IPMI LAN port •...

  • Page 21: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. AMD SR5670 or SR5690 and 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 specifi cations of your motherboard. HT3 Link 16 x16 bits 6.4GT/s CH 2...

  • Page 22: Chipset Overview

    The end result is a signifi cant increase in bandwidth within the chipset. PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF serverboard. The serverboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring.

  • Page 23: Power Confi Guration Settings

    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 defi ne an overheat temperature. When this temperature is exceeded or when a fan failure occurs, the Overheat/Fan Fail warning LED is triggered.

  • Page 24: Power Supply

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF serverboard requires the use of proprietary power supplies. Please refer to the pinout information for the power connectors in Section 7 of Chapter 2 for detailed information on power requirements.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1: Introduction The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power management through a SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption.
  • Page 26 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Notes 1-14...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 28: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 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.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installation 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...

  • Page 30: Mounting The Serverboard Into A Chassis

    Check the Compatibility of the Serverboard Ports and the I/O Shield 1. The H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF serverboard requires a chassis that can support a board of (LxW) 6.8" x 16.64" (173 x 423 mm) in size. 2. Make sure that the I/O ports on the motherboard align with their respective holes in the I/O shield at the rear of the chassis.

  • Page 31: Memory Support

    Populating two adjacent slots at a time with memory modules of the same size and type will result in interleaved (128-bit) memory, which is faster than non-interleaved (64-bit) memory. Maximum Memory The H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF serverboard supports a maximum of up to 192 GB of ECC RDIMM SDRAM memory in twelve (12) DIMM slots.

  • Page 32: Dimm Module Population Confi Guration

    H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Memory Population for Optimal Performance -For a Serverboard with One CPU (CPU1) Installed # DIMMS Channel 1 Channel 2 2 DIMMs CPU1 P1-1A P1-2A 4 DIMMs CPU1 P1-1A P1-1C P1-2A P1-2C 6 DIMMs CPU1 P1-1A P1-1B...

  • Page 33: Pci Expansion Cards

    Chapter 2: Installation 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. Confi rm that you have the correct riser card for your chassis model and the add-on card includes a standard bracket.

  • Page 34: I/O Port And Control Panel Connections

    H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 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 Defi nitions Rear I/O Ports 1.

  • Page 35: Connector Defi Nitions

    (designated LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 and P2V5SB SGND LAN4) are located on the rear of the serverboard. The H8DCT-HIBQF has TD0+ Act LED two ports whereas the H8DCT-HLN4F TD0- P3V3SB has four. Additionally, there is a TD1+ Link 100 LED (Yellow, +3V3SB)

  • Page 36: Ipmb

    H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL IPMB JIPMB1 Pin Defi nitions A System Management Bus header Pin# Defi nition for the IPMI slot is located at JIPMB1. Data Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I2C connection on your Ground system.

  • Page 37: Trusted Platform Module Header

    Chapter 2: Installation Trusted Platform Module Header Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Defi nitions (JTPM1) The JTPM1 header is used to connect Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), LCLK available separately from a third-party vendor. A TPM is a security device that LFRAME No Pin allows encryption and authentication of...

  • Page 38: Jumper Settings

    H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Jumper Settings Connector Pins Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the Jumper motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two Setting pins to change the function of the connector.

  • Page 39: I2C To Pci-Express Slots

    Chapter 2: Installation I2C to PCI-Express Slots C to PCI-Express Slot Jumper Settings C1/JI C2 slots allows you to enable C1/JI the I C bus to communicate with a Jumper Setting Defi nition PCI-Express slot. For the jumpers to Closed Enabled work properly, please set both jumpers Open...

  • Page 40: Watch Dog Enable/Disable

    H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Watch Dog Enable/Disable Watch Dog Jumper Settings (JWD1) JWD1 enables the Watch Dog function, Jumper Setting Defi nition a system monitor that takes action Pins 1-2 Reset when a software application freezes the system. Jumping pins 1-2 will have...

  • Page 41: Dedicated Ipmi Lan Leds

    Chapter 2: Installation Dedicated IPMI LAN LEDs IPMI LAN Link LED Activity LED A dedicated IPMI LAN is also included on the IPMI LAN port mounted on the serverboard. The amber LED on the right indicates activity, while the green IPMI LAN Link/Speed LED (Left) LED on the left indicates the speed of...

  • Page 42: Uid Led (Le1)

    H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL UID LED (LE1) A rear UID LED Indicator, located at LE1, works in conjunction with the rear UID switch to provide easy identifi cation for a unit that might be in need of service. Refer to Page 2-9 for further UID details.

  • Page 43: 2-11 Enabling Sata Raid

    OS installation. Building a Driver Diskette You must fi rst build a driver diskette from Supermicro drivers for your system. Drivers can be found at ftp://ftp.supermicro.com. (You will have to create this disk on a computer that is already running and with the OS installed.) Building a Driver Diskette 1.

  • Page 44: Enabling Sata Raid In The Bios

    H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS Before installing the Windows Operating System, you must change some settings in BIOS. Boot up the system and hit the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup Utlility. After the Setup Utility loads, 1.

  • Page 45: Using The Adaptec Raid Utility

    Chapter 2: Installation Figure 2-5.Adaptec RAID Utility Program Screen Using the Adaptec RAID Utility The Adaptec® RAID Utility program is where you can defi ne 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 Window's OS installation:...

  • Page 46: 2-12 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 2-6 should appear.

  • Page 47: Supero Doctor Iii

    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.
  • Page 48 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Figure 2-8. 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.

  • Page 49: 2-13 Serverboard Battery

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-13 Serverboard Battery Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 2-9). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032).
  • Page 50 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Notes 2-24...

  • Page 51: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 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.

  • Page 52: No Video

    H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF 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.

  • Page 53: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF serverboard supports up to a maximum of up to 192 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 memory in twelve (12) slots.

  • Page 54: Returning Merchandise For Service

    H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 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.

  • Page 55: Chapter 4 Bios

    Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF serverboard. The 16 Mb AMI BIOS® is stored in a fl ash chip and can be easily upgraded using a fl oppy 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.

  • Page 56: Main Menu

    H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Main Menu When you fi rst 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.
  • Page 57 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.

  • Page 58: Advanced Chipset Control

    H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL GART Error Reporting This option should remain disabled for normal operation. The driver developer may enable this option for testing purposes. Options are Enabled or Disabled. Microcode Update This setting Enables or Disables microcode updating. Secure Virtual Machine Mode This setting is used to Enable or Disable SVM.
  • Page 59 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. ...
  • Page 60 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL  SouthBridge Confi guration OHCI/EHCI HC Device Functions These settings allow you to either Enable or Disable functions for OHCI or EHCI bus devices. USB 2.0 Controller Mode Use this setting to confi gure the USB 2.0 Controller in either Hi-Speed (480 Mps) or Full Speed (12 Mps) mode.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: BIOS  Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. The options are Disabled and Auto. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred.
  • Page 62 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 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. Select "Enabled" to allow AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: BIOS PCIe x16 Slot 1 These settings Enable or Disable the specifi ed PCIe slot in your system. PCIe x8 Slot 2 These settings Enable or Disable the specifi ed PCIe slot in your system. Onboard LAN Option ROM Select This setting allows you to select the onboard LAN option ROM for iSCSI or PXE.
  • Page 64 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL  Remote Access Confi guration Remote Access Use this option to Enable or Disable Remote Access in your system. If enabled, the settings below will appear. Serial Port Number Use this setting to select the serial port for console redirection. Options include COM1, COM2*.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS  Hardware Health Confi guration 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. Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to determine how the system will control the speed of the onboard fans.
  • Page 66 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Default Alarm (default setting) is enabled when the Tctl value = 70, and is disabled when the Tctl value drops from 70 to 67. When COA (either Early or Default Alarm) is enabled, the following actions are required to be executed: •...
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: BIOS ACPI Version Features Use this setting the determine which ACPI version to use. Options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. NUMA Support This setting allows you to enable or disable the building of an ACPI SRAT table. WHEA Support This setting allows you to enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture.
  • Page 68 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL IP Address This submenu sets the IP address source as either Static or DHCP. Selecting Static allows you to manually set the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address. In the fi eld provided here enter the IP address in the decimal form of xxx.xxx.

  • Page 69: Security Menu

    Chapter 4: BIOS Security Menu AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst. Change Supervisor Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then type in the password.

  • Page 70: Boot Menu

    H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Boot Menu The Boot Menu is accessible only when the "Load Onboard LAN Option ROM" setting (in the PCI/PnP Confi guration menu) is enabled.  Boot Device Priority This feature allows you to prioritize the boot sequence from the list of available devices.

  • Page 71: Exit Menu

    Chapter 4: BIOS Retry Boot Devices This option allows you to retry boot devices. Options include Enabled and Disabled. 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 confi...
  • Page 72 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Notes 4-18...

  • Page 73: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    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.
  • Page 74 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Notes...

  • Page 75: Appendix B Bios Post Checkpoint Codes

    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...

  • Page 76: B-2 Bootblock Recovery Codes

    H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL B-2 Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description The onboard fl oppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. Initializing the interrupt vector table next.

  • Page 77: B-3 Uncompressed Initialization Codes

    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 The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition. The BIOS stack has been built.
  • Page 78 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Checkpoint Code Description Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be done next, if present. See the last page for additional information. Completed post-video ROM test processing. If the EGA/VGA controller is not found, performing the display memory read/write test next.
  • Page 79 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description The memory above 1 MB has been tested and initialized. Saving the memory size information next. The memory size information and the CPU registers are saved. Entering real mode next. Shutdown was successful. The CPU is in real mode. Disabling the Gate A20 line, parity, and the NMI next.
  • Page 80 H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Checkpoint Code Description Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has completed. The adaptor ROM check is next. The adaptor ROM had control and has now returned control to BIOS POST. Performing any required processing after the option ROM returned control.

This manual is also suitable for:

H8dct-hibqf

Table of Contents