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Intel. Intel Corporation (Intel) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
How to Enter and Start the SCU............Boot from CD and Copy Configuration Software to Diskettes..Other Tasks You Can Do from the CD Menu......Access the R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide ....Six Steps in Using the SCU............... About System Configuration ............
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Change Configuration Settings ............Advanced Options ..............Save Configuration................View Switch/Jumper Settings............Exit...................... SCU Utilities ..................Configuration Settings for the Motherboard ........Server Management ................Using Setup ....................Record Your Setup Settings.............. If You Cannot Access Setup ............. How to Enter and Start Setup ............Press <F2>...
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Integrating and Upgrading Hardware Tools and Supplies Needed ..............Cautions....................Memory, Installing DIMMs ..............Memory, Removing DIMMs..............Drive Cabling Considerations ..............IDE Requirements................SCSI Requirements................Motherboard, Removing ................. Back-up Battery..................Processor, Installing................. Processor, Removing ................Configuring the Motherboard Warnings and Cautions................Tools and Supplies Needed ..............
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Hardware Technical Reference Terms and Abbreviations................ Motherboard Environmental Specifications .......... System I/O Addresses................DOS Compatibility Region..............Extended Memory Region............... Interrupts ....................Video Modes .................... Standard VGA Modes............... Extended VGA Modes..............Connectors....................Back Panel Connectors............... ATX Power ..................Main Power..................Auxiliary Power (non-ATX Connector) .......... Peripheral Power Connectors............
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Information for Computer Integrators Regulatory Requirements................ Safety Standards................UL 1950 - CSA 950-95, 3 Edition, July 28, 1995 ...... CSA C22.2 No. 950-95, 3 Edition, July 28, 1995...... EN 60 950, 2 Edition, 1992 (with Amendments 1, 2, and 3) . IEC 950, 2 edition, 1991 (with Amendments 1, 2, 3 and 4) ...
Motherboard Description Introduction The R440LX motherboard provides an entry-level path to server/client ® performance based on the Pentium II processor. The motherboard is designed to let you upgrade the processor, add RAM, add boards (four PCI, † one ISA), and has standard AT form factor.
SCSI Adaptec AIC-7880 Wide, Fast-20, PCI 2.1-compliant SCSI controller Network Integrated onboard NIC, an Intel 82557 PCI LAN controller for 10 or † 100 Mbps TX Fast Ethernet networks. RJ-45 Ethernet connector and indicator LEDs at I/O back panel. Motherboard Connector and Component Locations Sec.
Serial port A, 9-pin connector (COM1) PS/2-compatible keyboard port, 6-pin miniature Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) connector (interchangeable with mouse port) PS/2-compatible mouse port, 6-pin DIN connector (interchangeable with keyboard port) Parallel port (LPT1), 25-pin connector OM06705 R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
The S.E.C. cartridges are mounted in a dual-processor retention mechanism, which is provided with the R440LX motherboard. When you buy a boxed processor to install on the motherboard, it comes with parts that are not necessary for installation. The retention mechanism is keyed to ensure correct orientation and is mounted with four screws, which are also provided.
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Slot 1 secondary connector (closest to the edge of the motherboard) to ensure proper operation of your system. A termination board is provided with the R440LX motherboard. See Chapter 3, “Integrating and Upgrading Hardware.”...
Memory Only SDRAM is supported by the motherboard. Memory is partitioned as four banks of SDRAM DIMMs, each providing 72 bits of noninterleaved memory (64-bit main memory plus ECC): • Install from 32 MB to 512MB of memory, using up to four single- or double-banked DIMMs.
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Sample DIMM Component Combinations Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Total (slot J1) (slot J2) (slot J3) (slot J4) memory 32 MB 64 MB 192 MB 320 MB 416 MB 512 MB R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Peripherals Super I/O Chip: Compatibility I/O Controller The National Semiconductor PC87307VUL Super I/O chip (87307) supports two serial ports, one parallel port, diskette drive, PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse, and integrated RTC. The motherboard provides the connector interface for each port. Serial Ports Both serial ports are relocatable.
Bus speed up to 33 MHz • 32-bit memory addressing • 5 V signaling environment • Burst transfers of up to 133 Mbps • 8-, 16-, or 32-bit data transfers • Plug and Play ready • Parity enabled R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Video The onboard, integrated Cirrus Logic CL-GD5446 32-bit VGA contains a clock generator, an 80 MHz RAMD AC in a 208-pin plastic quad flat pack (PQFP), and an SVGA controller that is fully compatible with these video † † † †...
6 inches from the end of the cable. Network Controller The motherboard includes an integrated NIC, which is the Intel 82557 PCI LAN Controller for 10 or 100 Mbps TX Fast Ethernet networks. The network ID is stored in an EEPROM on the motherboard. As a PCI bus master, the controller can burst data at up to 133 MB/sec.
Keyboard and Mouse The keyboard/mouse controller is PS/2-compatible. The system may be locked automatically if there is no keyboard or mouse activity for a predefined length of time, if specified through the SCU. Once the inactivity (lockout) timer has expired, the keyboard or mouse does not respond until the previously stored password is entered.
Software (SMS) running on the server. The DISMIC functions as a bridge between the BMC and ISA bus. System Security The Setup program enables you to set both an administrative and a user password. To set a password, see Chapter 2. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
For the procedure to do this, see the section “CMOS Jumper” in Chapter 4 in this manual. Then run the SCU to configure the system. Continued R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
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Utility Description and brief procedure Page How provided Use to configure or view the settings of Enabled in SCSI Select the AIC-7880 Ultra SCSI host adapters Setup (option Utility and onboard SCSI devices in the on Advanced system. Chipset Configuration menu).
POST will program the hardware according to the configuration stored by the SCU; if conflicts exist, an error message will be generated. You must then use the SCU to correct the conflict before the system boots. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
When to Run the SCU • When you first set up and configure an R440LX-based system • If you get a configuration error message at power-on • Whenever you add, remove, or move an ISA adapter that is not Plug and Play •...
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Press <F1> at any time for help about a selection. 6. From the main menu, select "Step 1: About System Configuration" for information about setting up the system. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Boot from CD and Copy Configuration Software to Diskettes Typical CD-ROM drive Open/close push- button switch CD tray, CD with OM05063 label side CAUTION, handle CD only by the edges Handle the CD only by its inner and outer edges. Do not touch the side without the label (the data side).
Access the R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide The Configuration Software CD contains files for the Product Guide, which is this motherboard manual. If you are reading this page, you have already †...
Six Steps in Using the SCU The SCU main menu lists six steps to configure your system. SCU Step Description System Configuration Utility Displays a brief text overview of the SCU and some important terms and definitions. Step 1:About System Configuration Step 2: Add and Remove Boards Step 3: Change Configuration Settings Step 4: Save Configuration...
Step 3: Change Configuration Settings Step 4: Save Configuration Step 5: View Switch/Jumper Settings Step 6:Exit About System Configuration This step provides basic information for configuring expansion devices. More experienced users can skip this step. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Add and Remove Boards Use step 2 to add, delete, or move boards. Most ISA boards cannot be detected automatically by the SCU, so you MUST use this step to add them to the system. However, PCI and ISA Plug and Play boards ARE automatically detected and added by the SCU.
[Save = F10] [Load = F9] [New = F2] [Delete = F4] [Help = F1] [Quit = ESC] OM06422 If an ISA board is already installed, you can press <F9> to load its definition and then modify that definition for a new ISA board you are installing. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
If no ISA board is installed, do the following steps: 1. In the Board Name box, type a description of the board. 2. In the Manufacturer box, type the name of the board manufacturer. 3. From the Board Type box, choose the type of board. 4.
Settings dialog box, press <F9>. Save Configuration This step saves the configuration settings to nonvolatile RAM as well as to a backup file (.CMS file). You must save your settings once they have been configured. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
View Switch/Jumper Settings Use this step to view manufacturer’s instructions about setting dip switches and jumpers on add-in boards and about running utilities to ensure the correct configuration of each adapter. This step does not provide switch and jumper information about the motherboard.
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Press <F7> to define an ISA board. If you have an ISA board with no .CFG file, you can use the ISA Board Definition screen to define the board. (You can access the same menu from SCU Step 2 by pressing <F6>.) R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Configuration Settings for the Motherboard System Configuration Utility Step 1: About System Configuration Step 2: Add and Remove Boards Step 3:Change Configuration Settings Step 4: Save Configuration Step 5: View Switch/Jumper Settings Step 6: Exit When you select SCU step 3, Change Configuration Settings, there are many menus and options available under that heading.
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512-640KB space, which may be enabled individually via the SCU. Shadowing for ISA devices can be disabled for various regions via the SCU. A PCI BIOS is always shadowed. Onboard Disk Controllers Onboard Floppy Controller Enable Primary/Enable Secondary/Disable Primary Onboard IDE Controller Enable/Disable R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
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Onboard Communication Devices Serial Port 1 Configuration Port:3F8h IRQ:4 (COM1) Port:2F8h IRQ:3 (COM2) Port:3E8h IRQ:4 (COM3) Port:2E8h IRQ:3 (COM4) Port 1 Disable Serial Port 2 Configuration Port:2F8h IRQ:3 (COM2) Port:3F8h IRQ:4 (COM1) Port:3E8h IRQ:4 (COM3) Port:2E8h IRQ:3 (COM4) Port 2 Disable Serial Port 2 Mode Serial Port Mode Parallel Port Configuration...
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IDE cable from the board connector (IDE0) if a cable is present. Simply disabling the drive by configuring the SCU option does not make the interrupt available for other use. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
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Keyboard (KB) and Mouse Subsystem Group Typematic Speed 30 CPS, 26 CPS, 21 CPS, 18 CPS, 13 CPS, 10 CPS, 6 CPS, 2 CPS Mouse Control Option Mouse Auto detected Console Redirection Console Redirection Control Disable COM Port for Redirection Port Selection Serial Port Baud Rate 2400 Baud...
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Security—the BIOS includes security features to prevent unauthorized access to or tampering with the system. Once the security features are enabled, access is allowed only after the correct password has been entered. Enabling is implied if you set a password here. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
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MultiBoot Group Boot Device Priority Menu for Boot Devices MultiBoot Group—the sequence that you specify on the menu in the MultiBoot Group will determine the boot order. If secure mode is enabled (a user password is set), then you will be prompted for a password before the system fully boots.
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A server management utility can collect the readings for information or comparison. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
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System Management Options System Management Mode* Disable Enable Event Logging* Disable Enable (controls onboard event logging.) PCI System Error Detection* Disable Enable Reserved System Resources * Enable all three options if you are using server management software. System Management Mode—if enabled, the embedded Server Management firmware is loaded.
SCU. Note that server management software may include its own menus for entering threshold values, and these values may overwrite the ones you enter using the SCU menus. For details, refer to the manual that comes with your server management software. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Using Setup This section describes the BIOS Setup options. Use Setup to change the system configuration defaults. You can run Setup with or without an operating system being present. Setup stores most of the configuration values in battery-backed CMOS; the rest of the values are stored in flash memory.
<F2> prompt: • Warning: cmos checksum invalid • Warning: cmos time and date not set In this condition, the BIOS will load default values for CMOS and attempt to boot. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
1. Insert your SCU diskette in the diskette drive. This is the diskette that is created by copying the SCU software from the Configuration Software CD that comes with the R440LX motherboard. See “Boot from CD and Copy Configuration Software to Diskettes” on page 28, as necessary.
12. Move the jumper from pins 2 and 3 back to pins 1 and 2 (the Protect CMOS memory position). 13. Reinstall the chassis cover(s), and connect the power cord. 14. Turn the system on. Run BIOS Setup and the SCU to verify the correct settings. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Setup Menus Setup has six major menus and several submenus: 1. Main Menu • Primary IDE Master and Slave • Secondary Master and Slave • Keyboard Features 2. Advanced Menu • PCI Configuration — PCI Device, Embedded SCSI — PCI Device, Slot 1 - Slot 4 —...
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<F2> to enter Setup. Not all of the option choices are described, because (1) a few are not user-selectable but are displayed for your information, and (2) many of the choices are relatively self-explanatory. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Main Menu Default values are bold in the following tables. You can make the following selections on the Main Menu itself. Use the submenus for other selections. Feature Choices Description System Time HH:MM:SS Sets the system time System Date MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date Legacy Diskette A: Disabled...
This field is informational only for Type Auto. Transfer Mode Standard Selects the method for moving data to and from Fast PIO 1 the drive. Fast PIO 2 This field is informational only for Type Auto. Fast PIO 3 Fast PIO 4 R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Secondary Master and Slave Feature Choices Description 32 Bit I/O Disabled Enabling allows 32 bit IDE data transfers. Enabled This field is informational only for Type Auto. Smart Monitoring Disabled Not available. Keyboard Features Feature Choices Description Num Lock Auto Selects power-on state for Num Lock Key Click Disabled...
Conventional creates a 128KB system Extended memory gap starting at 512KB. Extended creates a 1MB extended memory gap starting at 15MB. Delay on Option Disabled Forces a short delay at the end of each ROMs Enabled Option ROM scan. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
PCI Configuration The PCI Configuration Menu only contains selections that access other submenus. PCI Device, Embedded SCSI Feature Choices Description Option ROM Scan Enables option ROM scan of the Enabled Disabled selected device. Enable Master Enabled selects the device as a PCI Enabled Disabled bus master.
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Reserves the specified IRQ for use by Reserved legacy ISA devices. IRQ 11 Available Reserves the specified IRQ for use by Reserved legacy ISA devices. IRQ 15 Available Reserves the specified IRQ for use by Reserved legacy ISA devices. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Integrated Peripheral Configuration Feature Choices Description Serial Port A Disabled Enabled Auto Auto forces BIOS to configure the port. PnP OS PnP OS forces OS configures the port. Base I/O Address Selects the base I/O address for COM port A Interrupt Selects the IRQ for COM port A.
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Selects base I/O address for diskette Secondary controller. PS/2 Mouse Disabled Enables or disables onboard mouse. Disabling the mouse frees up IRQ 12. If Enabled enabled, the OS can determine whether to enable or disable the mouse. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Security Menu You can make the following selections on the Security Menu itself. Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive. Feature Choices Description Administrator Password is Clear Status only; user cannot modify. User Password is Clear Status only;...
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Front Panel Lockout When secure mode is activated, the Disabled Enabled reset and power switches are locked. The user must enter a password to unlock the system. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Server Menu The Server Menu includes selections that take you to two other configuration menus: 1. System Management • Server Management Information 2. Console Redirection You can make the following selections on the Server Menu itself. Feature Choices Description PCI IRQs to IO-APIC Disabled If enabled, BIOS will describe direct PCI mapping...
Diagnostic option only. Enabled Disabled SMM Debug Mode Enabled If enabled, the SMM outputs to video and Disabled Port 80. CPU Slot1 and Slot2 Enabled Enables or disables processor at Slot1 or Presence Disabled Slot 2. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
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Server Management Information No items on this menu can be modified by the user. If items require changes, consult your system administrator. Feature Choices Description Board Part Number Information field only Board Serial Number Information field only System Part Number Information field only System Serial Number Information field only...
Boot Menu The Boot Menu includes selections that take you to two other configuration menus: 1. Boot Device Priority 2. Hard Drive Items on the Boot Menu can be prioritized. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a device, then press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list.
Loads default values for all Setup items. Save Custom Defaults Saves present Setup values to custom defaults. Discard Changes Reads previous values of all Setup items from NVRAM. Save Changes Writes all Setup item values to NVRAM. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Using SCSI Select The SCSISelect utility detects the number of AIC-7880 wide/fast-20 SCSI III host adapters in the system. Use the utility to: • Change default values • Check or change SCSI device settings that may conflict with those of other devices in the system •...
The default ID for the SCSI host adapter is #7. If you select the host adapter, you will see only a message stating that fact; you cannot specify any options for the host adapter from the utilities menu. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Boot LUN Number—If the boot device has multiple logical units, you must also specify the boot logical unit number (LUN). This can be 0 through 7 (on 8-bit or 16-bi5t adapters). Multiple LUN support can be disabled in the SCSISelect Advanced Configuration menu. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
SCSI Device Configuration, SCSI Select The screen shows five features that can be configured independently for each of up to 15 devices (SCSI Device ID #0 through #15) Feature Default Choices Initiate Sync Negotiation Yes/No Maximum Sync Transfer 40.0 for 16-bit 16-bit devices: 20.0, 26.8, 32.0, 40.0 Rate 20.0 for 8-bit...
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Check the manual that comes with your SCSI device to make sure the device supports the command. If so, it is likely that you will need to change a switch or jumper setting on the device so it can respond to the command. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Advanced Configuration Options, SCSI Select Feature Default Choices If you disable the Host Adapter BIOS option, the following options have no effect. Host Adapter BIOS (Configuration Enabled Enable/Disable Utility Reserves BIOS Space) Support Removable Disks Under Boot Only Boot Only BIOS as Fixed Disks All Disks Disable...
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CD-ROM. The option displays only if the adapter BIOS is configured to include it. To boot from a hard drive or other device, either disable this option or make sure there is no bootable CD in the drive. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
BIOS Support for Int 13 Extensions—when enabled, the adapter BIOS supports Int 13h extensions, required for bootable CD-ROMs. The option displays only if the adapter BIOS is configured to include bootable CD-ROM support. You can disable the option if the boot device is not a CD-ROM, but it does no harm to leave it enabled.
Configuring the Network Controller This system includes the onboard Intel 82557 PCI LAN Controller. The IRQ level and I/O address of the onboard controller are automatically set each time you start the system. PCI systems automatically detect and configure PCI-compliant adapters while booting.
If they do, this will result in a loss of CMOS data and will drain the battery. Use a conductive foam pad if available but not the board wrapper. Do not slide boards over any surface. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Memory, Installing DIMMs CAUTION, use care when installing DIMM Use extreme care when installing a DIMM. Applying too much pressure can damage the socket. DIMMs are keyed and can be inserted in only one way. CAUTION, match metal types Mixing dissimilar metals may cause later memory failures resulting in data corruption.
Carefully lift it away from the socket, and store it in an antistatic package. 4. Repeat to remove other DIMMs as necessary. 5. Run the SCU to configure the system and to properly attribute ECC memory. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Drive Cabling Considerations This section summarizes device cabling requirements and constraints. The number of devices you can install depends on: • The number supported by the bus • The number of physical drive bays available in your chassis • The height of drives in the internal chassis bays •...
In general, the SCSI cable must be routed from the connector at the motherboard to any 5.25-inch SCSI devices in external bays, and finally to internal 3.5-inch SCSI hard drives. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Motherboard, Removing See your chassis manual for detailed instructions on removing and installing the motherboard. Note You will need a Phillips (#2 bit) screwdriver. WARNING This procedure should be done only by qualified technical personnel. Unplug the server before doing the procedures described here.
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The motherboard is secured to the chassis by 15 screws. The locations of the mounting screw holes are shaded in the figure below. Mounting screw holes (shaded) OM06418a R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Back-up Battery The lithium battery on the motherboard powers the real-time clock (RTC) for up to 10 years in the absence of power. When the battery starts to weaken, it loses voltage, and the system settings stored in CMOS RAM in the RTC (for example, the date and time) may be wrong.
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6. Remove the new lithium battery from its package, and, being careful to observe the correct polarity, insert it in the battery socket. 7. Reinstall the plastic retainer on the lithium battery socket. 8. Run the SCU to restore the configuration settings to the RTC. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Processor, Installing OM06347 Processor latches; must be pushed inward Processor in S.E.C. cartridge Retention mechanism CAUTION, processor must be appropriate You may damage the motherboard if you install an inappropriate processor. Make sure your motherboard and system can handle a newer, faster processor (thermal and power considerations).
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CAUTION, single-processor configurations require termination board The R440LX motherboard can have either one or two processors. If you install only one processor, it must go in the Slot 1 primary connector (closest to the DIMM connectors and the center of the motherboard); you must also install a termination board in the Slot 1 secondary connector (closest to the edge of the motherboard).
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4. To lock in the processor, push the latches outward until they click into place in the retention mechanism (A in figure, below). The latches must be secured for proper electrical connection of the processor 5. Attach the small end of the power cable to the fan connector on the S.E.C.
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9. Press the tabs on the top of the termination board toward each other. Slide the board into the retention mechanism (C), then push the tabs outward until they click into place (A). Installing termination board in Slot 1 secondary connector OM06344 R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Processor, Removing CAUTION, ESD and handling processors Do not touch or bend the processor’s exposed pins. Reduce the risk of electrostatic (ESD) discharge damage to the processor by doing the following: (1) Touch the metal chassis before touching the processor or motherboard. Keep part of your body in contact with the metal chassis to dissipate the static charge while handling the processor.
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(J8F1) OM06345 Processor latches; must be pushed inward until free from retention mechanism Fan heat sink power cable; must be disconnected from processor fan connector on motherboard Processor fan connector R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
These warnings and cautions apply throughout this chapter. Only a technically qualified person should configure the motherboard. WARNINGS System power on/off: If the R440LX motherboard is already installed in a chassis, system power must be turned off. The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel of most chassis DOES NOT turn off the system AC power.
ESD and handling boards: Always handle boards carefully. They can be extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold boards only by their edges. After removing a board from its protective wrapper or from the system, place it component-side up on a grounded, static-free surface. Use a conductive foam pad if available but not the board wrapper.
6. If applicable, reinstall the chassis cover, connect the power cord, and turn on the system for the change to take effect. 7. You may need to repeat these steps to move the jumper back to its original setting, depending on the jumper function. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Motherboard Jumpers Two 15-pin single inline headers provide eight 3-pin jumper blocks that control various configuration options, as shown in the figure below. The shaded areas show default jumper placement for each configurable option. Host Bus Min(1) In-order Queue Depth Chassis Disable Intrusion...
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10-11, Disable Chassis intrusion switch is bypassed. Host Bus In-order Host in-order queue depth is set at maximum. 13-14, Max Queue 14-15, Min (1) Host in-order queue depth is set at 1 (used for debugging). R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
CMOS Clear Jumper The jumper at pins 1, 2, and 3 controls whether settings stored in CMOS nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) are retained during a system reset. Procedure to restore the system’s CMOS and RTC to default values: 1. See “General Procedure to Change Jumper Setting” on page 99. 2.
7. Replace the chassis cover(s), remove the diskette from drive A, and connect the power cord(s) to the system. 8. After running the special recovery mode, run the SCU to specify a new password. See Chapter 2. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Boot Block Write Protect Jumper The jumper at pins 13, 14, and 15 controls whether the BIOS boot block is protected from being erased and reprogrammed. CAUTION, leave boot block jumper at factory-default setting Programming the boot block incorrectly will prevent the system from booting.
4. Turn the system on, and wait for POST to complete. 5. Run the SCU to configure the system. See Chapter 2. To enable the intrusion switch, do the above steps but move the jumper back to pins 9 and 10. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Host Bus In-order Queue Jumper The jumper at pins 13, 14, and 15 controls whether the host bus in-order queue is set at maximum or minimum (one). Procedure to change setting of the host bus in-order queue from maximum to minimum (one): 1.
A new BIOS is contained in .BIx files. The number of files is determined by the size of the BIOS area in the flash part. The system BIOS files are named as follows: xxxxxxxx.BIO xxxxxxxx.BI1 xxxxxxxx.BI2 ..R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Filename restrictions The first eight letters of the filename can be anything but cannot be renamed. Each file contains a link to the next file in the sequence. FMUP does a link check before updating to ensure that the FMUP process will be successful. The first file in the list can be renamed to any filename, but all subsequent filenames must remain unchanged.
Exit Windows and disable EMM386 before using FMUP FMUP must be run without the presence of a 386 control program (such as Windows or EMM386). FMUP uses the processor’s flat model mode to update the flash part. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
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Recovery updates only the main system BIOS. Video is not initialized, and the keyboard is disabled. Because there is no screen display, you will need to listen for these audible beep codes: Recovery beep codes Description Signals beginning of recovery process; process takes 2 to 4 minutes. Signals successful completion, no errors.
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CMOS is not cleared when you update the BIOS. After doing the recovery procedure, clear CMOS (see procedure in Chapter 4, section “CMOS Clear Jumper”). Also, you will need to flash in again any additional languages that were present before updating. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Signal active low: Either a pound sign (#) following a signal name or an “_L” symbol following the name indicates that the signal is active in the low state (for example, HD1_ACTIVE# or P_REQ_SLOT0_L). • NC = Not connected. This also appears spelled out. • GND = Ground. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
*Motherboard Environmental Specifications Temperature Nonoperating –40° to 70 °C (–40° to 158 °F) Operating 0° to 55 °C (32° to 131 °F) with adequate air flow Shock Unpackaged 50 g, trapezoidal waveform, velocity change: 170 inches/sec Packaged Half sine 2 millisecond Product Free Fall Velocity Change...
The Extended Memory region covers 4 GB of address space from addresses 0100000h to FFFFFFFFh. Address Range (hex) Amount Function 100000h to 3FFF_FFFFh 1 GB Local DRAM space FEC00000h to FFFFFFFFh 3 GB PCI memory space R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Interrupts The table below recommends the logical interrupt mapping of interrupt sources; it reflects a typical configuration, but these interrupts can be changed by the user. Use the information to determine how to program each interrupt. The actual interrupt map is defined using configuration registers in the PIIX4 and the I/O controller.
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P_INTC_L INT18 PCI Interrupt signal C P_INTD_L INT19 PCI Interrupt signal D SMI_L System management interrupt—general purpose error indicator from a control PAL that provides an SMI_L from non-traditional error sources (PERR_L, SERR_L, and others) R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Video Modes The 5446 integrated video controller provides all standard IBM VGA modes. With 1 MB of video memory, the system goes beyond standard VGA support. The tables below show all supported video modes using 1 MB of video memory. The following tables show the standard modes that the chip supports, including the number of colors and palette size, resolution, pixel frequency, and scan frequencies.
Connectors The figure shows connector locations on the motherboard. This section provides pin information about the connectors. Sec. Pri. OM06413a Chapter 6 - Hardware Technical Reference...
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Chassis intrusion switch connector RJ-45 network controller* Serial port B (COM 2) VGA monitor port* Parallel port* Serial A (COM 1) * Keyboard and Mouse PS/2 compatible connectors (interchangeable) * * See “Back Panel Connectors” on page 128. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Back Panel Connectors Network controller LEDs Activity (top) Link (middle) Speed (bottom) RJ-45 network connector port VGA, 15-pin video connector Serial port A, 9-pin connector (COM1) PS/2-compatible keyboard port, 6-pin miniature Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) connector (interchangeable with mouse port) PS/2-compatible mouse port, 6-pin DIN connector (interchangeable with...
+5 VDC Black -5 VDC White Black +5 VDC Black -12 VDC Blue +3.3 VDC Orange +5 VDC +3.3 VDC Orange Black +12V Yellow Black +3.3 VDC Orange Black +12 VDC Yellow Black +12 VDC Yellow R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Auxiliary Power (non-ATX Connector) Signal Wire color 5V Remote sense return Black 5 V remote sense 3.3 V remote sense Orange 3.3V remote sense return Black Not connected none Not connected none Black POWER_GOOD Gray PS_ON Green COM * Black 5 VSB Purple None...
Hard Disk Drive Activity LED Signal Return Hard disk active Hard disk active Return Front Panel Connector Signal Signal Hard disk activity LED Front panel reset switch Front panel power switch N/C (key) Front panel NMI switch Fan failure indicator LED Chassis intrusion switch Power fault LED +5V standby...
BMC for failure monitoring. Each connector has the following pinout: Signal Fan Sensor +12V The fan heat sink connector has the following pinout: Signal +12V Fan Sensor R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Server Management Signal Description CPU_SMI_L System Management Interrupt LOCAL_I2C_SCL IMB clock line Ground Reserved PWR_CNTRL_SFC_L Host power supply on/off control LOCAL_I2C_SDA IMB serial data line 5VSTNDBY +5V standby indication (power KEYLOCK_SFC_L Keyboard lock signal CPU_NMI Non-maskable interrupt indication VCC3 3.3V power supply status input RST_SFC_L Motherboard reset signal from Server Monitor Module...
Green GND (video ground) Blue Not connected Not connected DDCDAT (monitor ID data) Video GND (shield) HSYNC (horizontal synchronization) Video GND (shield) VSYNC (vertical synchronization) Video GND (shield) DDCCLK (monitor ID clock) Video GND (shield) R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Keyboard and Mouse OM04418 These PS/2-compatible connectors share a common housing; they are functionally equivalent. Keyboard signal Mouse signal KEYDAT (keyboard data) MSEDAT (mouse data) Not connected Not connected FUSED_VCC (+5 V) FUSED_VCC (+5 V) KEYCLK (keyboard clock) MSECLK (mouse clock) Not connected Not connected Parallel Port...
RJ-45 Network Signal Description Transmit data plus—the positive signal for the TD differential pair contains the serial output data stream transmitted onto the network Transmit data minus—the negative signal for the TD differential pair contains the same output as pin 1 Receive data plus—the positive signal for the RD differential pair contains the serial input data stream received from the network...
ACK_L DB P1_L RST_L DB 0_L MSG_L DB 1_L SEL_L DB 2_L CD_L DB 3_L REQ_L DB 4_L I/O_L DB 5_L DB 8_L DB 6_L DB 9_L DB 7_L DB 10_L DB P_L DB 11_L R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Signal Signal RESET_L IDEDRQ DIOW_L DIOR_L IORDY DD10 CSEL (1 KΩ p/d) IDEDAK_L DD11 IDEIRQ DD12 Reserved (N/C) IDESA1 DD13 PDIAG_L (tied to GND) IDESA0 DD14 IDESA2 IDECS1_L DD15 IDECS3_L IDEHDACT_L Keyed If no IDE drives are present, there should be no IDE cable connected. If only IDE one drive is installed, it must be connected at the end of the cable.
Signal Signal Signal Signal −12 V TRST_L AD16 AD17 +12 V +3.3 V * C-BE2_L FRAME_L IRDY_L +5 V +5 V +3.3 V * TRDY_L +5 V INTA_L DEVSEL_L INTC_L INTB_L STOP_L +5 V +3.3 V * INTD_L LOCK_L Reserved PRSNT1_L SDONE PERR_L...
Power OM06430a Connector Signal Front panel reset switch Reset switch Power LED Current limited +5V Current limited +5V Hard drive activity LED (key) HD activity LED Current limited +5V Front panel power switch Power switch R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Declaration of the Manufacturer or Importer We hereby declare that this product is in compliance with European Union EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, using standards EN55022 (Class B) and EN50082-1 and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Standard EN60950. Safety Compliance USA: UL 1950, 3rd Edition Canad UL certified to CSA C22.2 No.
If a Class A device is installed within this system, then the system is to be considered a Class A system. In this configuration, operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions related to the EMC performance of this product, contact: Intel Corporation 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497 Phone: 1 (800)-INTEL4U (628-8686) This equipment has been tested and verified to Class B limits when in a compatible host computer, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Ministre Canadian des Communications. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Canadian Department of Communications. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Information for Computer Integrators This chapter describes: • Safety Standards, Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations, and Product Certification Markings for the R440LX motherboard • Instructions and precautions for integrators who are installing this motherboard in a host computer Regulatory Requirements This motherboard complies with the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations when correctly installed in a compatible host computer.
EMC Regulations FCC Class B Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 2 and 15, Subpart B, pertaining to unintentional radiators. (USA) CISPR 22, 2 Edition, 1993, Amendment 1, 1995 Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.
— Marking is a small c followed by a stylized backward UR on the component side of the board. • Australian SMA C-Tick Compliance Mark — Marking is a solid circle with a white tick-like mark within the circle, accompanied by the four-digit supplier code. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
Installation Instructions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to meet safety and regulatory requirements when installing this board assembly. Read and adhere to all of these instructions and the instructions supplied with the host computer and associated modules. If the instructions for the host computer are inconsistent with these instructions or the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier’s technical support to find out how you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory...
Appropriate protection is provided by a maximum 8-Amp current limiting circuit or a maximum 5-Amp fuse or positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistor. This Intel motherboard has PTCs on all external ports that provide DC power externally. In the United States A certification mark by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) such as UL, CSA, or ETL signifies compliance with safety requirements.
Prevent Power Supply Overload Do not overload the power supply output. To avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that the calculated total current load of all the modules within the computer is less than the maximum output current rating of the power supply.
Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. WARNING Do not open the power supply. Risk of electric shock and burns from high voltage and rapid overheating. Refer servicing of the power supply to qualified technical personnel. R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
84 IDE bus length limit, 19 backup copy of system, 107 Caution battery avoid damaging jumpers when changing, disposing of safely, 88 installing, 89 avoid touching processor pins, 91, 94 removing, 88 R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
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DIMM types, matching, 82 processor speed, 104 retaining CMOS settings, 102 DIMMs, use extreme care when retaining stored password, 102 installing, 82 ESD protection, 81, 86 summary description, 101 handling CD only by edges, 28 configuring system leave boot block protect jumper at network controller, 24 SCSISelect, 24 default, 104...
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See ESD motherboard, 132 compatibility, 144 compliance with standards, 144 notice of test and compliance, international, 147 notice of test and compliance, USA, 145 environmental specifications, 114 R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
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G - H Integrated Peripheral Configuration menu, configuring in Setup, 60 Global resource map, 35 interrupt, must disconnect IDE cable to Hard Drive menu, configuring, Setup, 69 reuse interrupt, 84 heat sink, fan, 94 Interrupts, mapping, 122 host bus in order queue jumper, 106 intrusion detection, 20 host SCSI adapter name, 71...
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connectors for drives, 131 main connector pins, 129 monitoring power state, 20 parallel port problems, F2 key prompt does not appear, location on motherboard, 136 selecting address, interrupt, mode, 40 processor parity checking, SCSI data transfers, 72 installing, 90 password removing, 94 enabling/disabling, SCU, 43 selecting the correct processor, 90...
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47 PBC, 21 System Management Mode, 46 Server Management Information menu, video blanking, 43 configuring in Setup, 66 viewing settings, 31, 34, 36 when to run, 26 Server Management Module (SMM), connector, 134 R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
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system management Server menu, configuring in Setup, 64 SET file, 37 system management interrupt (SMI), 46 Setup System Management menu, configuring Advanced menu, 57 in Setup, 65 Boot Device Priority menu, 68 System Management Mode, enabling/disabling, 46 Boot menu, 68 System Management Options, SCU, 46 cannot enter, need to reconfigure Systems Group menu, SCU, 39...
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44 Warning components may be hot, 88 disconnect power cords, cables, 97 dispose of lithium battery safely, 88 ESD can damage product, 97 power on/off switch, 97 write protect boot block, jumper, 104 R440LX Server Motherboard Product Guide...
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