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- Page 1 UPER ® Dual Pentium Pro Processor ® SUPER P6DNH SUPER P6DNH2 USER’S 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.
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Page 3: Preface
Refer to Chapter 2, Installation, for a list of the equipment needed for a system based on the SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 system board. This chapter provides you with the instructions for handling static- sensitive devices, checking and/or configuring the jumpers. - Page 4 SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User's Manual If you encounter any problem, please see Chapter 3, Troubleshoot- ing, which describes troubleshooting procedures for video, memo- ry, and the setup configuration stored in memory. Instructions are also included on contacting a technical assistance support repre- sentative and returning merchandise for service and the BBS# for BIOS upgrades .
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Manual Organization ... iii Chapter 1: 1-1 Overview ... 1-1 SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 Motherboard Layout ... 1-4 SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 System Board Architecture ... 1-5 Features ... 1-6 1-2 Power Supply ... 1-8 1-3 Chipset Overview ... 1-8 1-4 National Semiconductor 87306 ... 1-9 1-5 Voltage Regulator Modules ... - Page 6 SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User's Changing the CPU Speed ... 2-4 2-4 Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis ... 2-4 2-5 Connecting Cables ... 2-4 Power Supply Connectors ... 2-5 Turbo Function ... 2-5 USB Connectors ... 2-7 Reset Cable Connector ... 2-8 Keylock/Power LED Cable Connector ...
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Page 9: Overview
® port dual processing. SUPER P6DNH uses the 33 MHz i960 RP I/ O processor while SUPER P6DNH2 uses the 66 MHz i960 RD I/O processor. The Pentium Pro processor is Intel’s top-of-the-line generation of performance for servers, workstations, and high-end desktops. - Page 10 I/O components directly to the PCI bus and also add additional PCI slots. overall system performance by reducing bus traffic. P6DNH/P6DNH2 supports four primary and four secondary PCI buses. O is an open software-interface standard for I/O devices, indepen- dent of the specific device and operating system.
- Page 11 ISA slots provide standard 16-bit compatibility for AT-type add-on card expansion. Figure 1-1 shows the layout of the SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 motherboard. Figure 1-2 shows the architecture of the SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 motherboard. Chapter 1: Introduction...
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Page 12: Super P6Dnh/P6Dnh2 Motherboard Layout
JP13: JP917: JP880: 1-2 (default) JP924: 2-3 CMOS Clear JP925: JP42: ON (ISA CLK=PCI CLK/4) OFF (ISA CLK=PCI CLK/3) ——–———————–————––——–——–— Figure 1-1. SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 Motherboard Layout J83 PS/2 MOUSE PS/2 KB J941 J81 AT KB JP917 J917 J918 J824 J818... - Page 13 14.31818 MHz crystal CPU 1 with 256/512KB L2 cache Intel CPU 2 440FX with 256/512KB Chipset L2 cache i960 RP/RD I/O processor 32.768 KHz crystal Figure 1-2. P6DNH/P6DNH2 System Board Architecture Chapter 1: Introduction...
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Page 14: Features
SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User’s Manual Features The following list covers the general features of the SUPER P6DNH/ P6DNH2 motherboard. • Dual Pentium Pro 200/180/166/150 MHz processors with integrated 256 or 512KB non-blocking secondary cache • 16KB internal cache • 387-pin ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket 8 Intelligent i960 RP/RD IOP •... - Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Expansion • Three 16-bit ISA slots • Eight 32-bit PCI slots BIOS ® • AMI Flash BIOS with built-in setup • Plug and Play (PnP) with boot block support Software Compatibility ® ® • 100% IBM PC/AT compatible ®...
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Page 16: Power Supply
EDO/FPM DRAM type installed in the system. It also provides data integrity features in- cluding ECC in the memory array and parity error detection. Memory is upgradable up to 1GB for the SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2. -
Page 17: National Semiconductor 87306
1-4 National Semiconductor Super I/O Controller The National Semiconductor 87306 Super I/O Controller incorpo- rates an IDE control logic, two full function serial ports, an IEEE 1284 parallel port, industry standard floppy disk controller with 16 byte FIFO, Real Time Clock and an 8042 compatible keyboard con- troller all in one chip. -
Page 18: System Overheat Thermal Control
SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User’s Manual 1-6 System Overheat Thermal Control A back-up cooling fan can be hooked up to JP91, JP92 or JP93. the power supply fan or the processor cooling fan goes down, the circuitry will detect an overheat temperature depending on the user setting. -
Page 19: Warranty, Technical Support, And Service
1-7 Warranty, Technical Support, and Service The manufacturer will repair or exchange any unit or parts free of charge due to manufacturing defects for one year (12 months) from the original invoice date of purchase. Parts Defective parts will be exchanged or repaired within one year (12 months) from the manufacturer’s original invoice purchase date. - Page 20 SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User’s Manual 1-12...
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Page 21: Chapter 2: Installation
Installation 2-1 SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 System Components The equipment listed in this section is required to build a high per- formance system based on the SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 mother- board. The minimum configuration for a standard system is listed below. To create the full enhanced configuration, add the enhanced system configuration equipment listed on the next page to the equipment listed below. -
Page 22: Enhanced System Configuration
SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User’s Manual Enhanced System Configuration • Tape drive (for backups) • Sound card • Modem/FAX card • CD-ROM drive • Add SIMM modules for 32 MB, 64 MB, or 128 MB of system memory • Use one or two PCI Ultra W ide Fast SCSI cards •... -
Page 23: Unpacking
Unpacking The system board is shipped in anti-static packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking the board, be sure the person handling the board is static-protected. 2-3 Configuring System Board Jumpers Use the following settings to configure your system board. Refer to Figure 1-1 for an illustration of the jumpers. -
Page 24: Super P6Dnh/P6Dnh2 User's Manual
SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User’s Manual Changing the CPU Speed SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 supports Intel Pentium 150 MHz and future Pentium Pro processors. To change the CPU speed, change the jumpers shown below on Table 2-1: Table 2-1. CPU Speed Selection JP29 JP30... -
Page 25: Power Supply Connectors
See Table 2-3 for pin definitions of a 3.3V power supply. See Table 2-4 for pin definitions of the extra 5V power supply. Turbo Function There are no jumpers for turbo switch and turbo LED. SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 is in turbo mode. Chapter 2: Installation Do not... - Page 26 SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User’s Manual Table 2-3. 3.3V Power Supply Connector Pin Definitions (Optional for OEM customers only) Connector Number Number Function J942 Ground (Black wire to be connected) Ground (Black wire to be connected) Ground (Black wire to be connected) +3.3 VCC...
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Page 27: Usb Connectors
USB Connectors USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. connectivity. Its robust serial interface supports low and medium speed transfers which can either be isochronous or asynchronous. The USB ports are located on J35 and J36. See Table 2-5 for pin definitions of a USB port. -
Page 28: Reset Cable Connector
SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User’s Manual Reset Cable Connector reset cable connector connector attaches to the hardware Reset switch on the computer case. See Table 2-6 for pin definitions Table 2-6. Reset Pin Definitions Number Keylock/Power LED Cable Connector The keylock/power LED cable connector JP20 has five pins. -
Page 29: Keyboard Connector
Keyboard Connector The keyboard connector J81 has five pins. definitions. Table 2-8. Keyboard Connector Pin Definitions Number Thermal Control Connector Use the settings on Table 2-9 to set the system temperature condi- tion for JP95. The recommended setting is 2-3. Once the tempera- ture cools down, the back-up fan will automatically shut down. -
Page 30: Hard Drive Led
SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User’s Manual Hard Drive LED The hard drive LED J23 has four pins. Attach the hard drive LED cable onto pins 1 and 2. See Table 2-10 for pin definitions. Table 2-10. Hard Drive LED Pin Definitions Number Speaker Cable Connector The speaker cable connector J22 has four pins. -
Page 31: Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Ports
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports The PS/2 keyboard is located on J83 and the PS/2 mouse is located on J82 and J84. The cable for J84 can be obtained from the manu- facturer. See Tables 2-12 and 2-13 for pin definitions. Table 2-12. -
Page 32: Back-Up Cooling Fan And Buzzer Connectors
SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User’s Manual Back-up Cooling Fan and Buzzer Connectors* Connect the back-up cooling fan to JP91, JP92 or JP93 and the buzzer to JP89. Also refer to page 1-10 and 2-9. See Table 2-14 for pin definitions. Table 2-14. Back-up Cooling Fan and Buzzer Connectors Number * Caution: These connectors are DC direct. -
Page 33: Installing/Removing The Simm Modules
2-6 Installing/Removing the SIMM Modules SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 can accommodate a maximum of 1 GB of on-board memory, using standard 72-pin SIMM memory modules. You can use any 1 MB, 2 MB, 4 MB, 8MB, 16MB or 32MB Fast Page Mode or EDO SIMM modules. -
Page 34: Removing Simm Modules
SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User’s Manual To Remove: Use your thumb to gently push the edge of the socket and release the module. Do this on both sides for each module. To Install: Insert at an angle, then snap upright into place. - Page 35 2-7 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. •...
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Page 36: Parallel Port Connector
SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User’s Manual Parallel Port Connector The parallel port is located on J817. See Table 2-16 for pin defini- tions. Table 2-16. Parallel Port Pin Definitions Number Function Strobe- Data Bit 0 Data Bit 1 Data Bit 2 Data Bit 3... -
Page 37: Floppy Connector
Floppy Connector The floppy connector is located on J85. definitions. Table 2-17. Floppy Connector Pin Definitions Number Function Number 2-17 Chapter 2: Installation See Table 2-17 for pin Function FDHDIN Reserved FDEDIN Index- Motor Enable Drive Select B- Drive Select A- Motor Enable DIR- STEP-... -
Page 38: Ide Interfaces
SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User’s Manual IDE Interfaces There are no jumpers to configure the on-board IDE interfaces J11 and J12. Refer to Table 2-18 for the pin definitions. Table 2-18. IDE Connector Pin Definitions Number Function Reset IDE Host Data 7... -
Page 39: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. No Video Use the following steps for troubleshooting your system configuration. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting Flowchart
SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User’s Manual Power Supply OK? Replace Power Supply Figure 3-1. Troubleshooting Flowchart Check for missing jumpers or improper installation of the ROM BIOS. Make sure the video card and its jumper setting (as appropriate) match the monitor type. -
Page 41: Memory Error
NOTE If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics card is recommended for port 80h codes. Refer to Appendix D. Memory Error If you encounter memory error, follow the procedures below. Check to determine if SIMM modules are improperly installed. Make sure that different types of SIMMs have not been installed in different banks (e.g., a mixture of 2MB x 36 and 1 MB x 36 SIMMs in Banks 0). -
Page 42: Technical Support Procedures
SUPER P6DNH/P6DNH2 User’s Manual 3-2 Technical Support Procedures Go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ section in this chapter of the manual before calling Technical Support. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from the SUPER BBS# (408) 895-2022, 24 hours a day, using 1200-14400 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity. - Page 43 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting...
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