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  • Page 1 ® UPER SUPER i2DML-8G2 SUPER i2DML-iG2 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 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. Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, you may not copy any part of this document.

  • Page 3: Preface

    This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 motherboard. The SUPER i2DML-8G2/ i2DML-iG2 supports single or dual Intel Itanium MHz front side bus.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Checklist ... 1-1 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-2 Super i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 Image ... 1-3 Super i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 Layout ... 1-4 Super i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 Quick Reference ... 1-5 Motherboard Features ... 1-6 Intel E7505 Chipset: System Block Diagram ... 1-9 Chipset Overview ... 1-10 Special Features ... 1-11 Recovery from AC Power Loss ...
  • Page 5 Overheat LED ... 2-16 Reset Button ... 2-16 Power Button ... 2-17 Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ... 2-17 Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Headers (USB2/3) ... 2-18 Serial Ports ... 2-18 GLAN (Ethernet Port) ... 2-19 Chassis Intrusion ... 2-19 Fan Headers ...
  • Page 6 SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual Technical Support Procedures ... 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions ... 3-3 Returning Merchandise for Service ... 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Introduction ... 4-1 Main BIOS Setup ... 4-2 Advanced Setup ... 4-4 PCI/PnP Configuration ... 4-14 Security Setup ... 4-15 Exit Options ...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Check that the following items have all been included with your mother- board. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. One (1) Supermicro Itanium2 Mainboard One (1) ribbon cable for IDE devices (CBL-036) One (1) heatsink retention(w/Mounting screws) (SKT-0147-RM-IT2)

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro Computer B.V.

  • Page 9: Super I2Dml-8G2/I2Dml-Ig2 Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 Image Note: The difference between the i2DML-8G2 and the i2DML-iG2: There is LSI Ultra 320 SCSI on the i2DML-8G2, and there is no SCSI on the i2DML-iG2.
  • Page 10 3. For 1U servers, please use Fan1 and Fan2 for CPU cooling. For 2U servers, please use Fan1, Fan2, Fan3 & Fan4 for CPU cooling. 4. The difference between the i2DML-8G2 and the i2DML-iG2: There is LSI Ultra 320 SCSI on the i2DML-8G2, and there is no SCSI on the i2DML-iG2.
  • Page 11 Fan1, Fan2, Fan3, Fan4 for CPU cooling. 2. See Chapter 2 for Memory Installation Instructions. 3. See Chapter 2 for detailed information. 4. For i2DML-8G2 only 5. See Page 2-24 for more information.) Chapter 1: Introduction Default Setting...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    See Section 2-3 for details. Expansion Slots *For 1U Server: • One 64-bit PCI-X 100 slot(*For i2DML-8G2), One 64-bit PCI-X 133 slot (*For i2DML-iG2) *For 2U servers: it can support up to 3 PCI-X slots: •...
  • Page 13 • CPU thermal trip support for processor protection • Main switch override mechanism Onboard I/O • LSI Dual Channel Ultra 320 SCSI (*i2DML-8G2 only) • One IPMI 1.5 & 2.0 socket • One Intel 82546 Gigabit Ethernet controller which supports two GLAN ports •...
  • Page 14 SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual • Up to 4 USB 2.0 (2 ports and 2 headers) Other • Internal/external modem ring-on • Console redirection • Watch Dog & Supero DoctorIII for system manageability • In-Target Probe (ITP) port • Joint Test Action Group (JTAG)/boundary scan support through ITP or external source •...
  • Page 15 3,4,5 3x1MB Super COM2 COM1 Figure 1-9. Block Diagram of the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 Motherboard Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see the previous Motherboard Features pages for details on the features of the motherboard. Processor 2 LPC Bus 3x1MB...

  • Page 16: Chipset Overview

    Local Firmware Hub (LPC): Interface between the SNC and local firmware. System Management Bus (SMBus): a subset of the I into the SNC, SPS, and SIOH. (*Note: The Scalability Port Switch-SPS is not used in the i2DML-8G2/iG2.) and the capability of the Intel E8870 (870) consists of the following...

  • Page 17: Special Features

    Last State. PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2. All have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Fan Status Monitor with Firmware/Software On/Off Control The PC health monitor can check the RPM status of the cooling fans.

  • Page 18: 1-5 Acpi Features

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 requires a 24-pin connector and two 4- pin 12V/15A connectors for CPU VRMs. generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.

  • Page 19: 1-7 Super I/O

    Chapter 1: Introduction tionally, in areas where noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from noise. It is recom- mended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.
  • Page 20 SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual Notes 1-14...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

    Static-Sensitive Devices Electric-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To pre- vent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. •...
  • Page 22 CPU socket before you install the CPU heat sink. Note: To optimize the functionality and capability of the i2DML-8G2/ i2DML-iG2, we recommend that i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 be installed in Su- permicro chassis only.
  • Page 23 B. Installing the Heatsink Retention Mechanism on the Motherboard 1. Place the retention mechanism (P/N SKT-0147-RM-IT2) on the mother- board as shown in the picture below: 2. Secure the retention mechanism onto the motherboard by screwing three (3) 6-32 4.5MM screws into the mounting holes on the back of the motherboard.
  • Page 24 SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual C. Installing Motherboard into chassis *Note: To optimize the functionality and the capability of the i2DML-8G2/ i2DML-iG2, we strongly recommend that the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 be installed in Supermicro's proprietary chassis only-the SC813HS-500W (*for 1 U), SC823HS-500W (*for 2U).
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation D. Installing and securing the Itanium 2 CPU onto the motherboard 1. Insert the Itanium 2 CPU into the CPU1 Socket. Make sure that CPU Pin 1 is aligned with the cut angle of the CPU socket. (*See Note) as shown in the picture below: Itanium 2 CPU CPU1 Socket...
  • Page 26 SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual E. Installing and securing the Power Pod onto the Itanium 2 (*Notes: 1.The CPU Power Pod is a VRM mechanism specially designed for the Itanium 2 processors.) 1. Locate the opening slot on the CPU Power Pod, and align the opening slot with the Itanium2 CPU installed on the motherboard.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installation 3. Locate four(4) M3 screws in the VRM-008 package. Secure the Power Pod onto the motherboard with four(4) M3 screws as shown in the picture below: 3.) Secure the Power Pod onto the motherboard with four(4) M3 screws. 4.
  • Page 28 (*Warning: Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink-the required amount of thermal grease has already been applied.) (*Note: To maximizing the cooling effect of the i2DML-8G2/iG2, we strongly recommend that Supermicro's proprietary heatsinks (SNK-046) be used with the Itanium 2 CPUs.) 1.
  • Page 29 4. Repeat the above steps 1-3 to install the second heatsink on the second CPU if needed as shown in the Figure 4. Figure 4 The i2DML-8G2/iG2 with two heatsinks installed G. Connecting the Power Supply to the motherboard and the Power Pods 1.

  • Page 30: Installing Dimms

    Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above). Memory Support The i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 supports up to 16 GB of buffered, Reg. ECC DDR-200 (utilizing DDR 266 memory operating at DDR 200). motherboards were designed to support 2 GB modules in each slot.

  • Page 31: I/Oports/Control Panel Connectors

    The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 2-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 2-3. COM Port Ports I/O Port Locations and Definitions GLAN1 GLAN2 Video Port 2-11 Chapter 2: Installation (*For i2DML-8G2 only) External SCSI...
  • Page 32 U66 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are nor- mally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connec- tors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 33: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables EPS 12V Power Connectors (Main PS) There are two 24-pin main power supply connectors (PW1, PW2) on the board. These power connec- tors meet the SSI EPS 12V specifi- cation. (*Only one 24-pin connec- tor is needed.) See the tables on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 34: Power Fail Led

    SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of U66. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of U66.

  • Page 35: Hdd Led

    HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of U66. Attach the hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity (for any hard drives on the system, including SCSI, Serial ATA and IDE). the table on the right for pin defini- tions.

  • Page 36: Overheat Led

    SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual Overheat LED (OH) Connect an LED to the OH connec- tion on pins 7 and 8 of U66 to pro- vide advanced warning of chassis overheating. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 37: Power Button

    Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of U66. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in BIOS - see Chap- ter 4).

  • Page 38: Serial Ports

    SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Header An extra USB header (USB2/3) (J21) can be used for front side USB access. You will need a USB cable to use either connection. Refer to the tables on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 39: Glan Ports

    GLAN Ports (Ethernet Ports) Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (desig- nated LAN1, LAN2) are located between Keyboard/Mouse con- nectors and the VGA connector. This port accepts RJ45 type cables. Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header (J25) is located below the S I/O chip. Attach the appropriate cable to in- form you of a chassis intrusion.

  • Page 40: Fan Headers

    SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual Fan Headers The i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 has eight fan headers. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Speaker Header The Speaker header is located on CN4. See the table on the right for speaker pin definitions.

  • Page 41: Wake-On-Ring

    DIMM6 MRH-D MRH-D W O R DIMM3 DIMM7 Number Pin Definitions (U62) Number Note: This feature is only available when using redundant Supermicro power supplies. S M B P W R Alarm Fault Reset 24Pin PW1 24Pin PW1 DIMM1 DIMM5...

  • Page 42: Smb (System Management Bus)

    SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual System Management header is located at J22. Connect the appropriate cable here to uti- lize SMB on your system. Alarm Reset The system will notify you in the event of a power supply failure. This feature assumes that Super- micro redundant power supply units are installed in the chassis.

  • Page 43: Smb_Power Connector

    SMB Power (I Connector C Connector (J27), located be- tween the PWR ForceOn Header and the PWR Fault header, moni- tors the status of PWR Supply, Fan and system temperature. P W R Alarm Fault Reset DIMM1 DIMM5 DIMM2 DIMM6 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers...

  • Page 44: Glan Enable/Disable

    SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual GLAN Enable/Disable J7 enables or disables the GLAN port(s) on the motherboard. the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled. CMOS Clear JBT1 is not literally a jumper but con- sists of two contact pads. To clear...

  • Page 45: Scsienable/Disable

    SCSI Enable/Disable (*i2DML-8G2 only) The SCSI jumper at JA1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard SCSI controller. The normal (de- fault) position is on pins 1-2 to en- able SCSI termination. table on the right for jumper set- tings.

  • Page 46: Watch Dog

    SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual Watch Dog J31 controls Watch Dog, a system monitor that takes action when a software application freezes the system. Pins 1-2 will have WD re- set the system if a program freezes. Pins 2-3 will generate a...

  • Page 47: Onboard Indicators

    Onboard Indicators Common Debug Codes LEDs There are two Common Debug LEDs located next to the IDE 2 Con- nector. See the table below for the functions associated with the Debug Codes LEDs. SCSI Activity LED (*i2DML- 8G2 Only) The SCSI Activity LED is located next to the LSI SCSI Controller.
  • Page 48 SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual COM Port, IDE, IPMI and SCSI Connections Note the following when connecting the hard disk drive cable: • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. COM Port 1 (J5) & COM 2...

  • Page 49: Ide Connectors

    IDE#1 and #2 connectors (at J37 and J35, respectively). See the table on the right for pin definitions. IPMI J26 is designated as the IPMI Socket for the i2DML-8G2/i2DML- iG2 Motherboard. S M B P W R Alarm Fault Reset...

  • Page 50: Ultra 320 Scsi Connectors

    SUPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual Ultra 320 SCSI Connectors (*i2DML-8G2 only) Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra 320 SCSI connectors: SCSI A (located on J18), and SCSI B (located on J3.) GLAN GLAN Enable C T L R...

  • Page 51: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    2) Please wait at least 10 seconds between power off and power on for proper VRMs discharge. 3) The i2DML-8G2/iG2 supports Limited ACPI functions (only the functions of: “S0-Active”, and “S5-Complete power off” are supported). 4) The minimum power requirement is 500W and above. Also, two 4-pin 12V/15A power connectors are required for CPU Power Pods (VRMs).

  • Page 52: No Video

    UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual and off to test the system. 5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one. No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables.

  • Page 53: Technical Support Procedures

    Frequently Asked Questions Question: What are the various types of memory that my mother- board can support? Answer: The i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 has eight 184-pin DIMM slots that sup- port registered ECC DDR-200 (PC1600) SDRAM modules (-utilizing DDR-266 operating at 200 MHz).

  • Page 54: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are experiencing no problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com. warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site.

  • Page 55: Chapter 4: Bios

    Chapter 4 AMIBIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS for the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens.

  • Page 56: Main Bios Setup

    UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User’s Manual 4-2 Main Setup When you first enter the BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.
  • Page 57 ! ! ! ! ! BSP Information When you select this option, AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of each of the following items as shown in the screen below: Number of CPU(s) BSP Type BSP Speed BSP CPU1 ID BSP CPU2 ID BSP L1 Cache BSP L2 Cache...

  • Page 58: Advanced Setup

    UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User’s Manual Advanced BIOS Setup The Advanced BIOS Setup screen and sub menus are listed below: Setup Warning When you first enter the Advanced Setup screen, the Setup Warning will be displayed. Please follow the instruction and set the correct value for each item to prevent the system from malfunctioning.
  • Page 59 Serial Port1 Address/Serial Port2 Address This option specifies the base I/O port addresses and Interrupt Request addresses of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port2. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial ports from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial ports physically becomes unavailable tions are: "Enabled", and "Disabled."...
  • Page 60 UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User’s Manual Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave Sub Menu From the Advanced Setup screen, press <Enter> to access this sub menu for the primary and secondary IDE master and slave drives. Use this screen to select options for the Primary and Secondary IDE drives. Use the up and down <Arrow>...

  • Page 61: Dma Mode

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DMA Mode Select Auto to allow the BIOS to auto detect the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select SWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs.

  • Page 62: Boot Settings Configuration

    UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User’s Manual ATA(PI) Detect Time Out The feature allows AMI BIOS to set the time out value for detecting ATA(PI) devices . The options are: "0", "5", "10", "15", "20", "25" and "30." ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection This feature allows the BIOS to auto-detect 80Pin ATA(PI) Cable. The op- tions are: "Host &...

  • Page 63: System Health Monitor

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS !Advanced System Health This feature allows the BIOS to automatically display the status of the fol- lowing items: !System Health Monitor AMIBIOS automatically monitors and displays the status of the following items: CPU Overheat Temperature This feature allows the user to set the temperature threshold. Once the CPU temperature reaches the threshold, the CPU Overheat Alarm will be set off to give warnings to the user.

  • Page 64: Peripheral Device Configuration

    UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User’s Manual !Peripheral Device Configuration This feature allows the user to configure Peripheral Device settings SCSI & PCI Slot1 Frequency This setting allows the user to set the maximum PCI bus speed for the slot specified. Options are "PCI 33MHz", "PCI 66MHz", "PCIX 66MHz", "PCIX 100MHz", "PCIX 133MHz"...

  • Page 65: Remote Access Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS !Remote Access Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the Remote Access Configu- ration. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. Remote Access This feature allows the user to enable or disable the function of Remote Access.
  • Page 66 UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User’s Manual Terminal Type Select the Terminal Type for console redirection. You can set the value for this option to one of the following: "ANSI", "VT100", "VT100 Plus" or "VT- UTF8". *Note: To use the function of Console redirection , Please check the following requirements: a.

  • Page 67: Usb Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS USB Configuration This feature allows the user to configure USB settings USB Function Select "Enabled" to enable the USB Host Controller. The options are "Disabled", and "Enabled." Legacy USB Support Select "Enabled" to enable the support for USB Legacy. The options are "Disabled", "Enabled"...

  • Page 68: 4-4 Pci/Pnp Configuration

    UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User’s Manual 4-4 PCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set PCI/PnP configurations: PCI Latency Timer This option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. The default setting is "64." Select "32" to set the PCI latency to 32 PCI clock cycles.

  • Page 69: Security Settings

    !Hardware Health Monitoring H/W Health Function Select "Enabled" to enable the function of Hardware Health Monitoring Device. The Options are "Enabled" and "Disabled". Overheat Temperature Trips The feature allows the user to set the CPU temperature threshold. The options range from "65 Security Settings AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password.

  • Page 70: Exit Options

    UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User’s Manual Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Exit Saving Changes When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Discarding Changes Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS Utility Program. 4-17...
  • Page 72 UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User’s Manual Notes 4-18...

  • Page 73: 5-1 Introduction To The Efi Platform

    The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. 5-1 Introduction to the EFI Platform The EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Platform is a new firmware architecture that provides interface between the operating system and the computer firmware (BIOS).
  • Page 74 UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual 5-2 Flash the AMI BIOS: 1. Obtain a USB Pen, or a USB storage device (2.0 recommended). 2. From our web site, download the following two files into the USB pen or device: [amiflash.efi], and [bios.rom] (*The link to the files is: www.supermicro.com)
  • Page 75 The location of the USB device (Example) 6. At the Shell command prompt, type: Shell> fsX: (*X: is the number of sector which your USB pen is located at.) (*This command will change the directory from [Shell] to [fsX]) Chapter 5: Software Installation Locate the USB device (Ex- ample)
  • Page 76 UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual When the fsx directory appears, type in the file name at the prompt. fsx:\ amiflash ami64.rom (eg: for the example shown above, at the prompt, type fs0:\> amiflash ami64.rom and press <Enter> as shown below: Then, the system will start loading the BIOS Image file.
  • Page 77 After the BIOS Image file is loaded, the following screen will appear: When asked "Reset NVRAM to default value? (y/n), type "y" at the prompt, if you want to reset all default values after flashing the BIOS.(*y: This will reset your NVRAM which typically resets your boot options in EFI to manufacturer defaults.

  • Page 78: Adding The Cdrom'boot Option In Efi

    UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual 5-3 Adding the "CDROM" boot option in the EFI: 1. Power on the system and go into the “EFI Boot Manager” 2. Select “Boot Option Maintenance Menu." 3. Select “Add a Boot Option.” 4. Select “Removable Media Boot [Acpi(PNP0A03,0)/Pci(1F|1)/ ATA(Secondary,Master)]”.
  • Page 79 2) If the hard drives are detected by the SCSI controller, but the system is slow in following the user's command inside the LSI Logic utility environment, please send the motherboard back to Supermicro's RMA Department to have the onboard NVRAM cleaned up because the problem is caused by un-cleaned soldering.
  • Page 80 UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User's Manual 5.4.2 Creating RAID Arrays (*Please note that this is only a brief instruction to show the user how to build RAID 1 in the LSI Logic Utility. For detailed information, please refer to LSI Logic's Documentation.) Creating RAID 1 Array: 1) Choose "EFI Shell [Built-in]"...

  • Page 81: Appendix A: Amibios Error Beep Codes

    BIOS Error Beep Codes and Common Debug 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. The error messages normally appear on the screen.
  • Page 82 UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User’s Manual A-2 IA-64 Common Debug Codes Common Debug Codes for the IA-64 systems are listed below: Checkpoints Off: Off: *Note: The Debug Codes LEDs (-DS3, DS4) are located next to the IDE2 Connector. Please refer to the Motherboard layout on Page 1-4 (Chapter 1) for DS3, DS4 locations.

  • Page 83: Appendix Bbios Post Checkpoint Codes

    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. Checkpoint Code Description The NMI is disabled.
  • Page 84 UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User’s Manual Checkpoint Code Description The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition. The BIOS stack has been built. Next, disabling cache memory. Uncompressing the POST code next. Next, initializing the CPU and the CPU data area.

  • Page 85: Appendix B: Bios Post Checkpoint Codes

    Checkpoint Code Description The configuration required before interrupt vector initialization has completed. Interrupt vector initialization is about to begin. Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on. Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next. Initialization before setting the video mode is complete.
  • Page 86 UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User’s Manual Checkpoint Code Description The memory pattern has been written to extended memory. Writing patterns to the base 640 KB memory next. Patterns written in base memory. Determining the amount of memory below 1 MB next. The amount of memory below 1 MB has been found and verified.
  • Page 87 Checkpoint Code Description The DMA page register test passed. Performing the 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. Programming DMA controllers 1 and 2 next.
  • Page 88 UPER i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 User’s Manual Checkpoint Code Description Initializing the bus option ROMs from C800 next. See the last page of this chapter for additional information. Initializing before passing control to the adaptor ROM at C800. Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has com- pleted.

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