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  • Page 1 ® UPER SUPER 370SBA SUPER 370SBM SUPER 370SLA SUPER 370SLM USER’S AND BIOS MANUAL Revision 1.1...
  • Page 2 SUPERMICRO COMPUTER reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software, if any, and documentation may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Manual Organization Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the features, specifications and performance of the SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM system board, provides de- tailed information about the chip set and offers warranty information. Refer to Chapter 2, Installation, for instructions on how to install the Celeron PPGA processor and the heat sink support.
  • Page 4 Preface Appendix A offers information on BIOS error beep codes and messages. Appendix B shows post diagnostic error messages.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Front Control Panel Connector ... ix Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ... 1-1 SUPER 370SBA Image ... 1-2 SUPER 370SBA Motherboard Layout ... 1-3 SUPER 370SBM Image ... 1-4 SUPER 370SBM Motherboard Layout ... 1-5 SUPER 370SLA Image ... 1-6 SUPER 370SLA Motherboard Layout ... 1-7 SUPER 370SLM Image ...
  • Page 6 SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM External Modem Ring-on ... 1-17 Wake-On-LAN (WOL) ... 1-17 Power Supply Requirements ... 1-18 Super I/O ... 1-18 Chapter 2: Installation Static-Sensitive Devices ... 2-1 Precautions ... 2-1 Unpacking ... 2-1 Celeron PPGA Processor Installation ... 2-2 Explanation and Diagram of Jumper/Connector ... 2-3 Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis ...
  • Page 7 No Power ... 3-2 No Video ... 3-2 Memory Error ... 3-2 Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ... 3-2 Technical Support Procedures ... 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions ... 3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service ... 3-6 Chapter 4: AMIBIOS Introduction ... 4-1 System BIOS ...

  • Page 8: Jumpers Quick Reference

    SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Jumpers Quick Reference 370SBA/ 370SLA/ 3 7 0 S B M 3 7 0 S L M J u m p e r s J u m p e r s J B T 1 J B T 1...

  • Page 9: Quick Reference

    Front Control Panel Connector JF2 JF1 IR Con P o w e r O n Reset Please see pages 2-4 through 2-7 for pin definitions. I D E L E D I D E K e y b o a r d L E D L o c k P o w e r...
  • Page 10 User’s Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    DRAM (SDRAM), concurrent PCI and dual IDE channels that support Ultra DMA 33 MB/s burst data transfer rate. The SUPER 370SBA and 370SLA are ATX form factor motherboards and have 4 PCI and 3 ISA slots. The SUPER 370SBM and 370SLM are microATX form factor motherboards and have 3 PCI and 1 ISA slots.

  • Page 12: Super 370Sba Image

    User's Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM SUPER 370SBA Figure 1-1. SUPER 370SBA Motherboard Image...

  • Page 13: Super 370Sba Motherboard Layout

    1-2 Auto Select Bus Speed 2-3 66MHz Bus Speed OFF 100MHz Bus Speed JBT1: 1-2 Normal 2-3 CMOS Clear Figure 1-2. SUPER 370SBA Motherboard Layout Chapter 1: Introduction Battery JT2 - CHASSIS FAN JT3 - THERMAL CTL FAN JOH (OVERHEAT LED)

  • Page 14: Super 370Sbm Image

    User's Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM SUPER 370SBM Figure 1-3. SUPER 370SBM Motherboard Image...

  • Page 15: Super 370Sbm Motherboard Layout

    7.25 inches JPWAKE (see Note 1) Celeron Processor (PPGA package) 4 4 0 B X Chipset JP11 A G P PCI 3 PCI 2 PCI 1 ISA 1 Jumper Settings J P W A K E : 1-2 Disable Keyboard Wake-Up (default) 2-3 Enable Keyboard Wake-Up (see Note 1) JP11: 1-2 Auto Select Bus Speed...

  • Page 16: Super 370Sla Image

    User's Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM SUPER 370SLA Figure 1-5. SUPER 370SLA Motherboard Image...

  • Page 17: Super 370Sla Motherboard Layout

    7 inches JPWAKE (see Note 1) Celeron Processor (PPGA package) 4 4 0 L X Chipset A G P PCI 4 PCI 3 PCI 2 PCI 1 ISA 3 ISA 2 ISA 1 Jumper Settings J P W A K E : 1-2 Disable Keyboard Wake-Up (default) 2-3 Enable Keyboard Wake-Up (see Note 1) JBT1:...

  • Page 18: Super 370Slm Image

    User's Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM SUPER 370SLM Figure 1-7. SUPER 370SLM Motherboard Image...

  • Page 19: Super 370Slm Motherboard Layout

    7.25 inches JPWAKE (see Note 1) Celeron Processor (PPGA package) 4 4 0 L X Chipset A G P PCI 3 PCI 2 PCI 1 ISA 1 Jumper Settings J P W A K E : 1-2 Disable Keyboard Wake-Up (default) 2-3 Enable Keyboard Wake-Up (see Note 1) JBT1: 1-2 Normal...

  • Page 20: System Block Diagram

    User's Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM C P U Host Bus 440BX S D R A M A G P Port 440LX PCI Slots* S M B u s PIIX4E IDE Ports Power Management U S B U S B Ports ISA Slots* BIOS = ATX motherboards have 3 ISA and 4 PCI slots.
  • Page 21 Features of the 370SBA, 370SBM, 370SLA and 370SLM Motherboards* * Bold text indicates variations in features. The following list covers the general features of the 370SBA, 370SBM, 370SLA and 370SLM motherboards. • Single Celeron 333/366/400 MHz PPGA processors at a 66 MHz front side bus speed.
  • Page 22 • BIOS Flash Upgrade Utility • SUPER Doctor Utility Dimensions • SUPER 370SBA - ATX (12" x 7") • SUPER 370SBM - microATX (9.6" x 7.25") • SUPER 370SLA - ATX (12" x 7") • SUPER 370SLM - microATX (9.6" x 7.25") User's Manual ®...

  • Page 23: Chip Set Overview

    Chip Set Overview 440BX Chip Set The 440BX chip set, developed by Intel, is the ultimate processor platform tar- geted for 3D graphics and multimedia applications. Along with a System-to-PCI bridge integrated with an optimized DRAM controller and data path, this chip set supports the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) interface.

  • Page 24: Onboard Voltage Monitors

    SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the SUPER 370SBA, 370SBM, 370SLA and 370SLM. All have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Seven Onboard Voltage Monitors for the CPU Core(s), CPU I/ O, +3.3V, 5V, and 12V...

  • Page 25: Cpu Overheat Led And Thermal Fan Control

    The system BIOS is protected by hardware so that no virus can infect the BIOS area. The user can only change the BIOS content through the flash utility provided by SUPERMICRO. This feature can prevent viruses from infecting the BIOS area and destroying valuable data.

  • Page 26: Intel Landesk Client Manager (Ldcm) Support

    SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM ® Intel LANDesk As the computer industry grows, PC systems have become more complex and harder to manage. Historically, only experts have been able to fully understand and control these complex systems. Today's users want manageable systems that they can interact with automatically. Client Manager enables both admin- istrators and clients to: •...

  • Page 27: Slow Blinking Led For Suspend State Indicator

    Slow Blinking LED for Suspend State Indicator When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the power LED will start blinking to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the CPU will wake-up and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on. BIOS Support for USB Keyboard If the USB keyboard is the only keyboard in the system, the USB keyboard will work like a normal keyboard during system boot-up.

  • Page 28: Power Supply Requirements

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates of 300 MHz and above. The SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM accommodates ATX power sup- plies, and the 370SBM and 370SLM accommodates the new SFX power sup- plies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some power supplies are inadequate.
  • Page 29 Chapter 1: Introduction The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power manage- ment through an SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power manage- ment to reduce power consumption.
  • Page 30 User's Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Notes 1-20...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2: Installation

    • Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts. • When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins. • Put the system board and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.

  • Page 32: Celeron Ppga Processor Installation

    SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Celeron PPGA Processor Installation The Celeron PPGA processor resides in the 370-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket on the motherboard. 1. Always turn system power OFF before installing or removing any device. 2. Always observe static electricity precautions when CAUTION handling any components.

  • Page 33: Explanation And Diagram Of Jumper/Connector

    Explanation and Diagram of Jumper/ Connector To modify the operation of the moth- erboard, 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.

  • Page 34: Infrared Connector

    SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Infrared Connector The infrared connector is located on pins 1-5 of JF2. See Table 2-3 for pin definitions. PW_ON Connector The PW_ON connector is located on pins 9 and 10 of JF2. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.

  • Page 35: Keylock/Power Led Connector

    Keylock/Power LED Connector The keylock/power LED connector is located on pins 5 to 9 of JF1. See Table 2-7 for pin definitions. Pins 5 and 7 are for the power LED. Pins 8 and 9 are for the keylock. Speaker Connector The speaker connector is located on pins 10 to 13 of JF1.

  • Page 36: Atx Serial Ports

    SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM ATX Serial Ports ATX serial port COM1 is located on J20 and serial port COM2 is located on J21. See Table 2-11 for pin defi- nitions. CMOS Clear Refer to Table 2-12 for instructions on how to clear the CMOS. For an...

  • Page 37: Chassis Intrusion

    Chassis Intrusion The Chassis Intrusion Detector is located on JL1. See the board lay- outs in Chapter 1 and the PC Health Monitor section on page 1-15 for more information. See Table 2-15 for pin definitions. Keyboard Wake-Up The Keyboard Wake-Up jumper is lo- cated on JPWAKE.

  • Page 38: Installing Dimms

    SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Installing DIMMs Exercise extreme care when installing or removing the DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. 1. Insert DIMMs in Bank 0 through Bank 3 as required for the desired system memory. 2. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its socket. Pay attention to the two notches along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM incorrectly.

  • Page 39: Connecting Parallel, Floppy And Hard Disk Drives

    Connecting Parallel, Floppy and Hard Disk Drives Use the following information to connect 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. •...

  • Page 40: Parallel Port Connector

    SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Table 2-19 Parallel Port Pin Definitions for Connector J19 Pin Number Function Pin Number Strobe- Data Bit 0 Data Bit 1 Data Bit 2 Data Bit 3 Data Bit 4 Data Bit 5 Data Bit 6 Data Bit 7...

  • Page 41: Agp Port

    AGP Port There are no jumpers to con- figure the AGP port J8. Re- fer to Table 2-22 for the pin definitions. Chapter 2: Installation Table 2-22 AGP Port Pin Definitions for J8 Pin # Pin # Spare 1 2 V 5.0V Spare 5.0V...
  • Page 42 User's Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Notes 2-12...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures and chart to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Tech- nical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Before Power On 1.

  • Page 44: No Power

    SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM No Power 1. Make sure that the default jumper is on and the CPU is correctly set up. 2. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system. 3. If changing the jumper setting has not helped, clear CMOS.

  • Page 45: Technical Support Procedures

    1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter of the manual or check our web site FAQ (http:// www.supermicro.com) before contacting Technical Support. 2. Take note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Super Micro does not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services.

  • Page 46: Frequently Asked Questions

    Question: What are the differences between the various memories that the 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM motherboard can support? Answer: The 370SBA/370SBM integrates a main memory DRAM controller that supports 64-bit or 72-bit (64 bits of memory data plus 8 ECC bits) DRAM from 8 MB to 512 MB for SDRAM and from 8 MB to 768 MB for EDO or registered DIMMs.
  • Page 47 Question: I have memory problems. What is the correct memory to use and which BIOS setting should I choose? Answer: The correct memory to use on the SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/ 370SLM is 168-pin DIMM 3.3v non-buffered SPD (Serial Present Detection) SDRAM, SDRAM and EDO memory. SPD SDRAM is preferred but is not essen- tial.

  • Page 48: Returning Merchandise For Service

    SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Question: Why can't I turn off the power using the momentary power on/ off switch? Answer: The instant power off function is controlled by the BIOS. When this feature is enabled in the BIOS, the motherboard will have instant off capabili- ties as long as the BIOS has control of the system.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4: Amibios

    Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS for the Intel 440LX/BX Celeron 333-400 MHz processors. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in the Flash EEPROM and is easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. System BIOS The BIOS is the Basic Input Output System used in all IBM ®...

  • Page 50: Bios Features

    SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM American AMIBIOS (c) 1997 American Megatrends, Inc. M e g a Trends 0404981500 Pentium II Motherboard Made in USA R1.0 U P E R BIOS date code Checking NVRAM xxxxx KB OK Hit <DEL> if you want to run SETUP (C) Super Micro Computer, Inc.,...

  • Page 51: Bios Configuration Summary Screen

    BIOS Configuration Summary Screen AMIBIOS displays a screen that looks similar to the following when the POST routines complete successfully. AMIBIOS System Configuration (C) 1985-1997 American Megatrends Inc., Main Processor : Pentium(tm) II Math Processor : Built-In Floppy Drive A: : 1.44 MB, 3 Floppy Drive B: : None...
  • Page 52 User’s Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Figure 4-1. Standard Option Highlighted Figure 4-2. Settings for Standard Option...

  • Page 53: Chapter 5: Running Setup

    Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are in bold The WinBIOS Setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate high-level icon from the Standard Setup screen. All displayed icons are described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options.
  • Page 54 SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM SCSI Select Type . Select Not Installed on the drive parameter screen. The SCSI drivers provided by the SCSI manufacturer should allow you to configure the SCSI drive. IDE CDROM Select Type : Select ATAPI CDROM on the drive parameter screen.

  • Page 55: Advanced Setup

    Date and Time Configuration Select the Standard option. Select the Date/Time icon. The current values for each category are displayed. Enter new values through the keyboard. Floppy A Floppy B Choose the Floppy Drive A or B icon to specify the floppy drive type. The settings are Not Installed, 360 KB 5¼...
  • Page 56 User’s Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Pri Master ARMD Emulated as Pri Slave ARMD Emulated as Sec Master ARMD Emulated as Sec Slave ARMD Emulated as Options for Pri Master ARMD Emulated as, Pri Slave ARMD Emulated as, Sec Master ARMD Emulated as and Sec Slave ARMD Emulated as are Auto, Floppy or Hard disk .
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Running Setup been tried for booting). If selected as No and all selected boot devices failed to boot, the BIOS will try not to boot from the other boot devices which may be present but not selected as boot devices in setup. Initial Display Mode This option determines the display screen with which the POST is going to start the display.
  • Page 58 User’s Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Primary Display This option specifies the type of display adapter card installed in the system. The settings are Absent, VGA/EGA , CGA40x25 , CGA80x25 or Mono . Password Check This option enables the password check option every time the system boots or the end user runs WinBIOS Setup.

  • Page 59: Chipset Setup

    C800, 16K Shadow CC00, 16K Shadow D000, 16K Shadow D400, 16K Shadow D800, 16K Shadow DC00, 16K Shadow These options enable shadowing of the contents of the ROM area named in the option. The ROM area not used by ISA adapter cards is allocated to PCI adapter cards.
  • Page 60 SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM - The 82443BX can assert SERR# upon detecting an invalid AGP master access outside of AGP aperture and outside of main DRAM range (i.e., in the 640k - 1M range or above TOM). - The 82443BX can assert SERR# upon detecting an invalid AGP master access outside of AGP aperture.
  • Page 61 Chapter 5: Running Setup Memory Autosizing Support The dynamic detection and sizing of SDRAM and EDO is performed by the BIOS in a system populated with memory which has no SPD information. When set to Enable , memory does not have the SPD information. The settings for this option are Auto or Enable .
  • Page 62 User’s Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM ACPI Control Register The settings for this option are Enabled or Disabled . Set this option to Enabled to enable the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) control register. Gated Clock Signal GCLKEN enables internal dynamic clock gating in the 82443BX when a AGPset “IDLE”...
  • Page 63 Chapter 5: Running Setup AGP Parity Error Response The settings for this option are Enabled or Disabled . Set to Enabled to enable the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) to respond to parity errors. 8bit I/O Recovery Time This option specifies the length of a delay inserted between consecutive 8- bit I/O operations.

  • Page 64: Power Management

    User’s Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM DMA0 Type DMA1 Type DMA2 Type DMA3 Type DMA5 Type DMA6 Type DMA7 Type These options specify the bus that the specified DMA channel can be used on. The settings are PC/PCI , Distributed , or Normal ISA .
  • Page 65 Chapter 5: Running Setup Hard Disk Power Down Mode This option specifies the power conserving state that the hard disk drive enters after the specified period of hard drive inactivity has expired. The settings are Disabled , Standby , or Suspend . Note: The Optimal default setting for this option is Suspend and the Fail-Safe default setting is Disabled .

  • Page 66: Pci/Pnp Setup

    User’s Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Device 6 (Serial port 1) Device 7 (Serial port 2) Device 8 (Parallel port) Device 5 (Floppy disk) Device 0 (Primary Master IDE) Device 1 (Primary Slave IDE) Device 2 (Secondary Master IDE) Device 3 (Secondary Slave IDE) When set to Monitor , these options enable event monitoring on the speci- fied hardware interrupt request line.
  • Page 67 Chapter 5: Running Setup PCI VGA Palette Snoop The settings for this option are Disabled or Enabled. When set to Enabled, multiple VGA devices operating on different buses can handle data from the CPU on each set of palette registers on every video device. Bit 5 of the command register in the PCI device configuration space is the VGA Palette Snoop bit (0 is disabled).
  • Page 68 User’s Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM PCI Slot1 IRQ Priority PCI Slot2 IRQ Priority PCI Slot3 IRQ Priority PCI Slot4 IRQ Priority These options specify the IRQ priority for PCI devices installed in the PCI expansion slots. The settings are Auto, (IRQ) 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, or 15, in priority order .

  • Page 69: Peripheral Setup

    Chapter 5: Running Setup Reserved Memory Size This option specifies the size of the memory area reserved for legacy ISA adapter cards. The settings are Disabled , 16K , 32K or 64K . Reserved Memory Address This option specifies the beginning address (in hex) of the reserved memory area.
  • Page 70 User’s Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM H/W Monitor In0 (CPU 1) H/W Monitor In1 (CPU 2 - grayed out for Celeron processor) H/W Monitor In2 (+3.3V) H/W Monitor In3 (+5V) H/W Monitor In4 (+12V) H/W Monitor In5 (-12V) H/W Monitor In6 (-5V)
  • Page 71 Chapter 5: Running Setup On-Board Serial Port B This option specifies the base I/O port address of serial port 2. The settings are Auto (AMIBIOS automatically determines the correct base I/O port address), Disabled , 3F8h/COM1 , 2F8h/COM2 , 3E8h/COM3 or 2E8h/ COM4 .

  • Page 72: Security Setup

    SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Parallel Port DMA Channel This option is only available if the setting of the parallel port mode option is ECP . The settings are 0 , 1 , 2 , 3 , 5 , 6 or 7 .

  • Page 73: Utility Setup

    Utility Setup Anti-Virus When this icon is selected, AMIBIOS issues a warning when any program (or virus) issues a disk format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive. The settings are Enabled or Disabled . Language Note: The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings for this option are English.
  • Page 74 User’s Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Notes 5-22...

  • Page 75: Appendix A: Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes & Messages 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 76 SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Beeps Error message Refresh Failure Parity Error Base 64 KB Memory Failure Timer Not Operational Processor Error 8042 - Gate A20 Failure Processor Exception Interrupt Error Display Memory Read/Write Error ROM Checksum Error CMOS Shutdown Register Read/Write Error Refer to the table on page A-3 for solutions to the error beep codes.
  • Page 77 If it beeps... 1, 2, 3 times 6 times 8 times 9 times 4, 5, 7, or 10 times Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes then ... reseat the DIMM memory. If the system still beeps, replace the memory. reseat the keyboard controller chip. If it still beeps, replace the keyboard controller.
  • Page 78 SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Error Message 8042 Gate -- A20 Error Address Line Short! C: Drive Error C: Drive Failure Cache Memory Bad CH-2 Timer Error CMOS Battery State Low CMOS Checksum Failure CMOS System Option Not Set CMOS Display Type Mismatch...
  • Page 79 Error Message CMOS Time and Date Not Set D: Drive Error D: Drive Failure Diskette Boot Failure Display Switch Not Proper DMA Error DMA #1 Error DMA #2 Error FDD Controller Failure HDD Controller Failure INTR #1 Error INTR #2 Error Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Information Run Standard Setup to set the date and time...
  • Page 80 SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Error Message Invalid Boot Diskette Keyboard Is Locked... Unlock It Keyboard Error KB/Interface Error No ROM BASIC Off Board Parity Error On Board Parity Error Parity Error???? User’s Manual Information The BIOS can read the disk in floppy drive A:, but cannot boot the computer.

  • Page 81: Appendix B: Amibios Post Diagnostics Error Messages

    Appendix B: AMIBIOS POST Diagnostics Error Messages Appendix B: AMIBIOS POST Diagnostics Error Messages AMI BIOS POST Diagnostic Error Messages This section describes the power-on self-tests (POST) port 80 codes for the AMI BIOS. Check Point Description Code copying to specific areas is done. to INT 19h boot loader next.
  • Page 82 SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Check Point Description The keyboard controller command byte is written. Next, issuing the pin 23 and 24 blocking and unblocking commands. Next, checking if the <End or <Ins> keys were pressed during Initialize CMOS RAM in every boot AMIBIOS POST option was set in AMIBCP or the <End>...
  • Page 83 Appendix B: AMIBIOS POST Diagnostics Error Messages Check Point Description Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode settings next. Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be done next, if present. Passing control to the video ROM to perform any required configuration before the video ROM test.
  • Page 84 SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Check Point Description Initializing the bus input, IPL, and general devices next, if present. Displaying bus initialization error messages. The new cursor position has been read and saved. Displaying the Hit <DEL> message next. Preparing the descriptor tables next.
  • Page 85 Appendix B: AMIBIOS POST Diagnostics Error Messages Check Point Description The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the memory above 1 MB next. The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset.
  • Page 86 SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Check Point Description The DMA page register test passed. DMA Controller 1 base register test next. The DMA controller 1 base register test passed. Performing the DMA controller 2 base register test next. The DMA controller 2 base register test passed.
  • Page 87 Appendix B: AMIBIOS POST Diagnostics Error Messages Check Point Description programming been completed. Uncompressing the WINBIOS Setup code and executing the AMIBIOS Setup or WINBIOS Setup utility next. Returned from WINBIOS Setup and cleared the screen. Performing any necessary programming after WINBIOS Setup next.
  • Page 88 SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Check Point Description Any initialization required after the option ROM test has been completed. printer base address next. Set the timer and printer base addresses. RS-232 base address next. Returned Performing Coprocessor test next. Required initialization before the Coprocessor test is over.
  • Page 89 Appendix B: AMIBIOS POST Diagnostics Error Messages Check Point Description Returned Next, performing the E000 option ROM had control. Initialization completed. Displaying the system configuration next. Building the multiprocessor table, if necessary. POST next. The system configuration is displayed. Uncompressing the DMI data and initializing DMI. Copying any code to specific areas.
  • Page 90 User’s Manual SUPER 370SBA/370SBM/370SLA/370SLM Notes B-10...

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