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  • Page 1 ® UPER SUPER P4SDA+ SUPER P4SDM USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • Page 2 Santa Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.

  • Page 3: Preface

    This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the SUPER P4SDA+/P4SDM motherboard. The SUPER P4SDA+/P4SDM supports single Intel Pentium bus speed of 400 MHz. Please refer to the support section of our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/TechSupport.htm) for a complete listing of sup-...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SUPER P4SDM Image ... 1-5 SUPER P4SDA+ Layout ... 1-6 SUPER P4SDA+ Quick Reference ... 1-7 SUPER P4SDM Layout ... 1-8 SUPER P4SDM Quick Reference ... 1-9 845 Chipset: System Block Diagram ... 1-10 Motherboard Features ... 1-11 Chipset Overview ... 1-13 Special Features ...
  • Page 5 Serial Ports ... 2-10 CD Headers ... 2-11 Fan Headers ... 2-11 Chassis Intrusion Header ... 2-11 Overheat LED ... 2-11 ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports ... 2-12 Universal Serial Bus ... 2-12 Wake-On-LAN ... 2-12 Wake-On-Ring ... 2-13 Jumper Settings ... 2-14 Explanation of Jumpers ...
  • Page 6 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User’s Manual Main BIOS Setup Menu ... 4-3 Advanced BIOS Setup ... 4-6 4-4.1 Advanced BIOS Features ... 4-6 4-4.2 Advanced Chipset Features ... 4-9 4-4.3 Integrated Peripherals ... 4-15 4-4.4 Hardware Monitors ... 4-18 4-4.5 Processor Features ... 4-19 PCI/PnP Configurations ...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    One (1) ATA66/100 ribbon cable for IDE devices One (1) floppy ribbon cable for (1) 5.25-inch floppy and (2) 3.5-inch floppy drives One (1) Supermicro CD or diskettes containing drivers and utilities One (1) CPU heatsink fan and clips (retail only) One (1) User's/BIOS Manual...

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User’s Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 E-mail: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web site: www.supermicro.com European Office Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Notes...

  • Page 10: Super P4Sda+ Image

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User’s Manual SUPER P4SDA+ Figure 1-1. SUPER P4SDA+ Image...

  • Page 11: Super P4Sdm Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction SUPER P4SDM Figure 1-2. SUPER P4SDM Image...

  • Page 12: Super P4Sda+ Layout

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User’s Manual Figure 1-3. SUPER P4SDA+ Layout +12V Power Connector Keyboard/ JPWAKE Mouse USB0/1 J18, J19 JP37 COM1 COM2 LINE LINE CHASSIS FAN2 C N R (not drawn to scale) CPU FAN M C H AGP 4x PRO...
  • Page 13 P4SDA+ Quick Reference Jumpers Description JBT1 CMOS Clear AC97 Audio Enable JP37 USB Wake Up JP39 Watch Dog Enable JPWAKE Keyboard Wake-Up Connectors Description Audio CD Input (large connector) Audio CD Input (small connector) Communications/Networking Riser COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connector CPU Fan CPU Fan Header Chassis Fan1/2...

  • Page 14: Super P4Sdm Layout

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User’s Manual Figure 1-4. SUPER P4SDM Layout JPWAKE Keyboard/ Mouse +12V Power Connector J18, J19 USB0/1 COM1 COM2 LINE CHASSIS FAN2 LINE C N R (not drawn to scale) CPU FAN M C H AGP 4x PRO PCI 1...
  • Page 15 P4SDM Quick Reference Jumpers Description JBT1 CMOS Clear AC97 Audio Enable JPWAKE Keyboard Wake-Up Connectors Description Audio CD Input (large connector) Audio CD Input (small connector) Communications/Networking Riser COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connector CPU Fan CPU Fan Header Chassis Fan1/2...
  • Page 16 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User’s Manual 200 MHz Memory Bus DDR SDRAM ATA100 Ports Ports Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. ing pages for the actual specifications of each motherboard. Pentium 4...
  • Page 17 Chipset • Intel 845 Chipset Expansion Slots • Six 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI slots (P4SDA+) • Three 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI slots (P4SDM) • One 4xAGP Pro (1.5V only) slot • One CNR (Communications and Network Riser Card) slot BIOS •...
  • Page 18 • Multiple CPU clock frequency ratio selections (set in BIOS) CD Utilities • BIOS flash upgrade utility • Drivers for 845 chipset utilities Dimensions • P4SDA+: ATX, 12" x 8.7" (305 x 220 mm) • P4SDM: microATX: 9.6" x 8.9" (244 x 226 mm) 1-12...

  • Page 19: Chipset Overview

    400 MHz. I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) The ICH2 is the I/O Controller Hub subsystem on the P4SDA/P4SDM, which integrates many of the input/output functions of the 845 chipset, including a two-channel ATA100 Bus Master IDE controller. It also provides the inter- face to the PCI Bus and communicates with the MCH over a dedicated hub interface bus -- the AHA.

  • Page 20: Special Features

    PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the SUPER P4SDA+/P4SDM. Both have an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitors for the CPU Core, Chipset Voltage, +3.3V, + + + + + 5V and ±...
  • Page 21 Three-Fan Status Monitor with Firmware/Software On/Off Control The PC health monitor can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The onboard 3-pin CPU and chassis fans are controlled by the power manage- ment functions. The thermal fan is controlled by the overheat detection logic.

  • Page 22: 1-5 Acpi/Pc99 Features

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User’s Manual Hardware BIOS Virus Protection 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. fecting the BIOS area and destroying valuable data.
  • Page 23 quests. Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis 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.

  • Page 24: Power Supply

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates of 1.4+ GHz. The SUPER P4SDA+/P4SDM accommodates 12V ATX power supplies. Al- though most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1: Introduction It also provides two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports (UARTs), one of which supports serial infrared communication. Each UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt sys- tem.
  • Page 26 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User’s Manual Notes 1-20...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2: Installation

    Static-Sensitive Devices Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. prevent 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 28: Processor And Heatsink Fan Installation

    Note: The CPU heatsink fan with clips is included only with the retail ver- sions of the P4SDA+ and P4SDM. If you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 478/ Northwood processor, it should include a heatsink, fan and retention mecha- nism.
  • Page 29 5. Lift the lever on the CPU socket. 6. Install the CPU in the socket. Make sure that Pin 1 of the CPU is seated on Pin 1 of the socket (both corners are marked with a triangle). 7. Press the lever down until you hear it *click* into the locked position.

  • Page 30: Mounting The Motherboard In The Chassis

    Pin 1 Figure 2-1. 478-pin microPGA Socket: Empty and with Processor Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Chassis may include a variety of mounting fasteners made of metal or plastic.

  • Page 31: Installing Ddr Memory

    Three 184-pin memory sockets support up to 2 GB unbuffered PC1600 and PC2100 DDR SDRAM. ECC type memory is supported. Support The P4SDA+/P4SDM supports both double-sided and single-sided unbuffered PC1600 and PC2100 DDR SDRAM memory modules. You should always populate DIMM1 first. DIMM1 can accept either a single or a double sided module.
  • Page 32 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual Figure 2-2b. To Remove: Use your thumbs gently to push each release tab outward to release the DIMM from the slot. I/O Port/Control Panel Connector Locations The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC99 specification to make setting up your system easier.
  • Page 33 Front Control Panel JF1 and JF2 contain header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 2-4 for the pin definitions of the speaker, keyboard lock, hard drive LED, infrared connector, and power on and reset button headers, which are all located on JF1 and JF2. Refer to Section 2-6 for details. R eset P ower O n IR C onnector...

  • Page 34: Connecting Cables

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual Connecting Cables Power Supply Connector The primary power supply connec- tor on the P4SDA+/P4SDM meets the SSI (Superset ATX) specification, however it also sup- ports ATX 20-pin connectors. Thus, both 20-pin ATX and 24-pin SSI connectors can be used as...

  • Page 35: Ir Connector

    IR Connector The infrared connector is located on pins 1-5 of JF1. See the table on the right for pin definitions. See the Technical Support section of our web page for information on the infrared devices you can connect to the system. PW_ON Connector The PW_ON connector is located on pins 9 and 10 of JF1.

  • Page 36: Power_Led

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual Power_LED Connector The Power LED connector is lo- cated on pins 5-7 of JF2. connection is used to provide LED indication of power being supplied to the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 37: Cd Headers

    CD Headers There are two CD headers of dif- ferent sizes on the motherboard for audio CD playback. You must connect an audio cable from your CD player to the header that fits your cable's connector. Only one CD header can be use at any one time.

  • Page 38: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse are located on J17. See the table on the right for pin definitions. (The mouse port is above the keyboard port. See the table on the right for pin defini- tions.

  • Page 39: Wake-On-Ring

    Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is desig- nated as JWOR on the P4SDA+. This function allows your computer to re- ceive and be "awakened" by an incom- ing call when in the suspend state. See the table on the right for pin defi- nitions.

  • Page 40: Jumper Settings

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional set- tings. Jumpers create shorts be- tween two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 41: Ac'97 Enable/Disable

    AC'97 AC'97 brings high quality audio to PCs. When enabled with JP4, audio is processed onboard and the CNR slot will support modems only. disabled setting should be selected when you wish to use an add-on card for audio either in the CNR or a PCI slot.

  • Page 42: Keyboard Wake-Up

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual Keyboard Wake-Up The JPWAKE jumper is used to- gether with the Keyboard Wake- Up function in BIOS. Enable both the jumper and the BIOS setting to allow the system to be awakened up by depressing a key on the keyboard.

  • Page 43: Game Port Connector

    G a m e P o rt P in D e fin itio ns (G A M E P O R T ) Pin N umber F unction Pin N umber +5V fused G P 4 (JS BU T O ) G P0 (JS X 1R ) G round G P 5 (JS B U T 1)

  • Page 44: Ide Connectors

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual ID E C o n n e c to r P in D e fin itio n s (J 6 , J 7 ) Pin N umb er F unction Pin N umb er R eset ID E...

  • Page 45: Installing Software Drivers

    After all the hardware has been installed, you must install, first of all, the operating system, and then, the software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your motherboard. After inserting this CD into your CDROM drive, the display shown in Figure 2-5 should appear.
  • Page 46 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual Notes 2-20...

  • Page 47: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. before adding, changing or installing any hardware components. Before Power On 1.

  • Page 48: Memory Errors

    Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services.

  • Page 49: Frequently Asked Questions

    An example of a Technical Support form is on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/techsupport/contact_support.htm. 4. Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when placing a call to our technical support department. We can be reached by e-mail at support@supermicro.com or by fax at (408) 503-8019. Frequently Asked Questions Question:...
  • Page 50 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual boot block protection jumpers on the mainboard. At the DOS prompt upon rebooting, enter the command "awdflash." Then type in the BIOS file that you want to update (xxxx.bin). Question: After flashing the BIOS my system does not have video.
  • Page 51 PCI 5 has a dedicated IRQ (does not share)* PCI 6 shares an IRQ with USB controller #2 (USB2 & USB3)* *PCI 4-6 do NOT apply to P4SDM Question: I installed my microphone correctly but I can't record any sound.

  • Page 52: Returning Merchandise For Service

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.

  • Page 53: Chapter 4: Awardbios

    Introduction This chapter describes the AwardBIOS for the P4SDA+/P4SDM. The Award ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 54: Running Setup

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual Running Setup *Optimal default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the Main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (see on next page).

  • Page 55: Main Bios Setup Menu

    Chapter 4: AwardBIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Date/Time Set the system date and time. Key in the correct information in the "mm", "dd" and "yy" fields. Press the "Enter" key to save the data. Drive A/Drive B These settings allow the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed in the system.
  • Page 56 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press the <Enter> key to activate the "IDE HDD Auto-Detection" function, which will allow BIOS to automatically detect the status of the IDE HDD installed in the system, such as the size and number of cylinders.
  • Page 57 IDE Primary Master UDMA This is available only when your IDE drive supports UDMA and the operating environment also includes a UDMA drive. If your IDE hard drive and your system software both support UDMA, select Auto to enabled BIOS support. The options for this setting are "Auto" and "Disabled".

  • Page 58: Advanced Bios Setup

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual Advanced BIOS Setup Choose Advanced BIOS Setup from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/ Right arrow keys. You should see the following display. Select one of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub screen for that item.
  • Page 59 Init Display First This setting allows the user to determine which device will be first displayed when the sytem boots up - a device installed in the PCI slot or a device intalled in the AGP slot. The options are "PCI slot" and "AGP". Quick Power-On Self Test If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine after the computer is switched on.
  • Page 60 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual enabled. This setting sets the delay time after a key is held down before it begins to repeat the keystroke. The settings are: "250", "500", "750" and "1000." OS Select For DRAM > 64MB This setting should be changed only if using OS2 and your system has more than 64 MB of RAM.

  • Page 61: 4-4.2 Advanced Chipset Features

    Chapter 4: AwardBIOS 4-4.2 Advanced Chipset Features This section covers the functions used for configuring the system based upon the special features offered by the Plumas chipset. The chipset manages the operations of major components of the board. Normally, the default settings for the Advanced Chipset Features listed in the section are pre-configured by the manufacturer for the optimal performance of the system.
  • Page 62 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual Active to Precharge Delay This item regulates the number of memory clock cycles allowed for memory refresh charging. The options are "7", "6" and "5". Shorter timings increase system memory throughput at the risk of lacking sufficient refresh charge.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: AwardBIOS CMD Strength Control The options for this setting are "Auto", "0.75 X", "1.00 X", "1.25 X", "1.50 X", "2.00 X", "2.50 X", "3.00 X" and "4.00 X". DQ/DQS Strength Control The options for this setting are "Auto", "0.75 X", "1.00 X", "1.25 X", "1.50 X", "2.00 X", "2.50 X", "3.00 X"...
  • Page 64 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual CS# X8 Strength Control The options for this setting are "Auto", "0.75 X", "1.00 X", "1.25 X", "1.50 X", "2.00 X", "2.50 X", "3.00 X" and "4.00 X". CK X16 Strength Control The options for this setting are "Auto", "0.75 X", "1.00 X", "1.25 X", "1.50 X", "2.00 X", "2.50 X", "3.00 X"...
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: AwardBIOS Video RAM Cacheable If enabled, the information regarding the Video card stored in the RAM chip (Randon Access Memory) will be written and temporarily stored in the "cacheable" memory section of the CPU, giving the CPU faster access to the information.
  • Page 66 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual USB Controller You should Enable this setting if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller (it does) and you have USB peripherals. The options for this setting are "Enabled" and "Disabled". USB Keyboard Support If enabled, this setting allows the user to activate the BIOS support of the On-Chip USB Keyboard Controller.

  • Page 67: 4-4.3 Integrated Peripherals

    Chapter 4: AwardBIOS 4-4.3 Integrated Peripherals When the item "Integrated Peripherals" is highlighted, press the <Enter> key to activate the following sub-menu screen. Onboard FDC Controller Select "Enabled", if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the main board and you wish to use it. The settings are "Enabled" and "Disabled".
  • Page 68 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual RxD, TxD Active This setting allows the user to set the settings for the function of "RxD, TxD Active." The options are "Hi, Hi", "Hi, Lo", "Lo, Hi", and "Lo, Lo". IR Transmission Delay If "Enabled", the transmssion of IR (infrared) signals will be delayed.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: AwardBIOS Game Port Address This setting allows the user to set the Game Port address. The options are "Disabled", "201" and "209." Midi Port Address This setting allows the user to set the Midi Port address. The options are "Disabled", "330", "300"...

  • Page 70: 4-4.4 Hardware Monitors

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual 4-4.4 Hardware Monitors When the item "Hardware Monitors" is highlighted, press the <Enter> key to activate the following sub-menu screen. There is only one setting on this menu (below). The rest of this menu shows various temperatures and voltage levels.

  • Page 71: 4-4.5 Processor Features

    Chapter 4: AwardBIOS 4-4.5 Processor Features When the item "Processor Features" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key to activate the sub-menu shown below: CPU L1 & L2 Cache Set this option to "Enable" to activate the function of CPU L1 and L2 cache. The settings are "Disabled", and "Enabled".

  • Page 72: Pci/Pnp Configurations

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual PCI/PnP Configurations Choose PCI/PnP Configurations from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys. You should see the following display: PCI Slot 1 IRQ Select Use this setting to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for PCI slot 1. The options are "Auto", "3", "4", "5", "7", "9", "10", "11", "12", "14"...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: AwardBIOS PCI Slot 5 IRQ Select Use this setting to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for PCI slot 5. The options are "Auto", "3", "4", "5", "7", "9", "10", "11", "12", "14" and "15". PCI Slot 6 IRQ Select Use this setting to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for PCI slot 6.

  • Page 74: Power

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual Power Choose Power from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys. You should see the following display: ACPI Function This item allows you to enable and disable the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management) program.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4: AwardBIOS SYNC+Blank" to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and the monitor. Select "Blank Screen" to turn off the video buffer and the monitor. Select "DPMS" to initiate display power management signals. Video Off in Suspend This setting determines whether the display turns off when the system is in the Suspend Mode.
  • Page 76 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual Resume by Alarm If Enabled, this setting will allow the AwardBIOS to turn on the system via the real-time clock (RTC). The options are "Enabled" and "Disabled". Date (of Month) Alarm Set the date for RTC alarm wake up in this field.

  • Page 77: Boot

    Chapter 4: AwardBIOS Boot Choose Boot from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys. You should see the following display: Award BIOS attempts to load the operating system from devices specified by the users in a user-specified sequence. First Boot Device This item allows the user to set the first boot-up device.
  • Page 78 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual Boot Other Device If enabled, this option enables the BIOS to load the OS from another device rather than the ones that have been specified as the first, second and third boot up devices. The settings are "Enabled" and "Disabled".

  • Page 79: Security

    Chapter 4: AwardBIOS Security Choose Security from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys. You should see the following display: Set Supervisor Password When the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted on the above screen, press the <Enter> key. When prompted, type the Supervisor Password in the dialogue box to set or to change the Supervisor Password.

  • Page 80: Exit

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User's Manual Exit Choose Exit from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys. You should see the following display: Save & Exit Setup When the item "Save & Exit Setup" is highlighted, press <Enter> to save the changes you've made in the BIOS program (CMOS) and exit.

  • Page 81: Appendix A Awardbios Post Messages

    AwardBIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for errors. If an error is found and a correction is needed, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by the following: PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP POST Beep Codes Currently, there are two kinds of beep codes used in AwardBIOS.
  • Page 82 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User’s Manual DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP The type of diskette drive installed in the system is different from the CMOS definition. Run Setup to reconfigure the drive type correctly. DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color.
  • Page 83 Appendix A: AwardBIOS POST Messages Memory Address Error at ... Indicates a memory address error at a specific location. You can use this location along with the memory map for your system to find and replace the bad memory chips. Memory parity Error at ...

  • Page 84: Memory Test Fail

    UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User’s Manual FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80) FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40) Hard Disk(s) fail (80) Hard Disk(s) fail (40) Hard Disk(s) fail (20) Hard Disk(s) fail (10) Hard Disk(s) fail (08) Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key.

  • Page 85: Appendix B Awardbios Post Codes

    AwardBIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Testing) Codes for the Award BIOS. POST (hex) Test CMOS R/W functionality. Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) -Program basic chipset registers Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC.
  • Page 86 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User’s Manual POST (hex) Description Reserved Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into the run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support. Reserved Use walking 1’s algorithm to check out interface in CMOS circuitry.
  • Page 87 POST (hex) Description 1. Initialize multi-language 2. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU speed …. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reset keyboard except Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Test 8254...
  • Page 88 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User’s Manual POST (hex) Description Reserved Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code. Reserved (Optional Feature) Show message for entering AWDFLASH.EXE from FDD (optional) Reserved 1. Initialize Init_Onboard_Super_IO switch. 2. Initialize Init_Onboard_AUDIO switch. Reserved Reserved Okay to enter Setup utility; i.e. not until this POST stage can users enter the CMOS setup utility.
  • Page 89 POST (hex) Description Reserved Reserved 1. Call chipset power management hook. 2. Recover the text font used by EPA logo (not for full screen logo) 3. If password is set, ask for password. Save all data in stack back to CMOS Initialize ISA PnP boot devices 1.
  • Page 90 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 91: Appendix C Awardbios Error Beep Codes

    AwardBIOS Error Beep Codes This section lists the Award BIOS Error Beep Codes. Beep Code 1 short beep 2 short beeps 1 long + 1 short 1 long + 2 short 1 long + 3 short 1 long + 9 short Long beeps High beeps Appendix C: AwardBIOS Beep Codes...
  • Page 92 UPER P4SDA+/P4SDM User’s Manual Notes...

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