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  • Page 1 PDSML-LN1 PDSML-LN2 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0c...
  • Page 2 Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. SUPER MICRO COMPUTER reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice.

  • Page 3: Manual Organization

    MHz/800 MHz/533 MHz. The LGA 775 Pentium D/Pentium 4/Celeron D Processor is housed in a Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FC-LGA4) package that interfaces with the motherboard via an LGA775 socket. The PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 supports Intel Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology, EM64T Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) and Matrix Storage Technology.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Checklist ... 1-1 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-2 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 Image ... 1-3 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 Layout ... 1-4 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 Quick Reference ... 1-5 Motherboard Features ... 1-6 Intel E7230 (Mukilteo) Chipset: System Block Diagram ... 1-8 Chipset Overview ... 1-9 PC Health Monitoring ... 1-10 Power Confi...
  • Page 5 Connecting Cables ... 2-13 ATX Power Connector ... 2-13 Processor Power Connector ... 2-13 Serial Ports ... 2-14 Chassis Intrusion ... 2-14 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ... 2-15 GLAN (Ethernet Ports) ... 2-15 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ... 2-16 Speaker Connector ...
  • Page 6 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Introduction ... 4-1 Running Setup ... 4-2 Main BIOS Setup ... 4-2 Advanced Setup ... 4-7 Security Setup ... 4-18 Boot Setup ... 4-19 Exit ... 4-20 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Messages ...A-1 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes ...B-1...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User’s Manual Contacting Super Micro 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 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 9: Pdsml-Ln1/Pdsml-Ln2 Image

    • All images and layouts shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual. • Please see Note 5 on Page 1-4. PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 Image...
  • Page 10 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User’s Manual Figure 1-3. Motherboard Layout JPW1 KB/MS USB 1/2 CTRL2 E7230 Mukilteo (North Bridge) CTRL1 JLAN1 DIMM 1A DIMM 2A JLAN2 DIMM 1B DIMM 2B S I/O Slot6 PCI-E x8 JWOR Ctrl Slot5 PCI-E x4 JPG1 SPKR Slot4...

  • Page 11: Pdsml-Ln1/Pdsml-Ln2 Quick Reference

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 Quick Reference Jumpers Description JBT1 CMOS Clear C1/JI Power Force-On JPG1 VGA Enable JPL1/JPL2 (*Note) Giga-bit LAN 1/2/3/4 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Connectors Description 24-PIn ATX (JPW1) ATX 24-Pin Power Connector 8-Pin PWR (JPW2) 12V 8-pin PWR Connector COM1(J31), COM2 COM Port 1 &...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User’s Manual Motherboard Features Latest CPU technology! • Single Intel Pentium D (Dual-Core)/Pentium 4 Extreme Edition/Pentium 4/Celeron D LGA (Land Grid Array) 775 Processors at system bus speeds of 1066 MHz/800 MHz/533 MHz. • Hyper-Threading (HT), EM64T, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (EIST) supported Using the EM64T Feature •...
  • Page 13 • CPU 4-phase-switching voltage regulator • Status monitor for fan speed & System Overheat/Fan Fail LED/Control • Pulse Width Modulation Fan Control & Low noise fan speed control • Environmental temperature monitoring via BIOS, PWR-Up from AC PWR loss • SuperDoctor III, NMI •...
  • Page 14 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User’s Manual LGA775_PROCESSOR VRM 10.1 V10.1 FSB: 1066/ 800/533MHz DDR2 DDR2_667/ CH_A1-2 533/400 CH_B1-2 UDMA/100 PRI_IDE CF_HEADER S-ATA/300 4 x SATA PORTS USB 2.0/1.1 PORT_0~5 FDD. Figure 1-3. E7230 Mukilteo Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard.

  • Page 15: Chipset Overview

    Pentium D Processors, is comprised of two primary components: the Memory Con- troller Hub (MCH) and the I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R). With the capabilities provided by the E7230 chipset, the PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 provides the performance and feature-set required for the high-end UP Server market.

  • Page 16: Pc Health Monitoring

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User’s Manual 1-3 PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the PDSMi-LN4. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Onboard Voltage Monitors for the CPU Cores, Chipset Voltage, Memory Voltage , +3.3V, +5V, +5V Standby, +12V, and −12V (via...

  • Page 17: Acpi Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction down. Pressing the power button again will cause the whole system to wake-up. During the SoftOff state, the ATX power supply provides power to keep the required circuitry in the system "alive." In case the system malfunctions and you want to turn off the power, just press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    CPU, some are inadequate. A 2 amps of current supply on a 5V Standby rail is strongly recommended. The PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 accommodates ATX power supplies. In addition to the 24-pin ATX power supply (JPW1), the 12V 8-pin (JPW2) connection is also re- quired to provide adequate power supply to the system.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Installation

    Static-Sensitive Devices Electric-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. •...

  • Page 20: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Processor, Heatsink and Fan Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. (*Notes: 1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
  • Page 21 3. Locate Pin 1 on the CPU socket. (*Note: Pin 1 is the corner marked with a triangle). Please note that the North Key and the South Key are located vertically in the CPU housing. 4. Position the motherboard in such a way that Pin 1 of the CPU socket is located at the left bottom of the CPU housing.
  • Page 22 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Installation of the Heatsink 1. Locate the CPU Fan on the mother- board. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.) 2. Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan and are not interfered with other components.

  • Page 23: Mounting The Motherboard In The Chassis

    CPU. Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.

  • Page 24: Installing Ddr Ii Memory

    Gently press down on the memory module until it snaps into place. Support The PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 supports single/dual channel, ECC/Non ECC unbuffered DDR II 667/533/400 SDRAM. Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory are supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots.
  • Page 25 Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Firmware Hub fl ash memory (System BIOS) Local APIC Area Reserved for the chipset I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) PCI Enumeration Area 1 PCI Express (256 MB) PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-MB boundary- VGA Memory TSEG...

  • Page 26: Control Panel Connectors/Io Ports

    These connectors are designed specifi - cally for use with Supermicro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin defi...

  • Page 27: Front Control Panel Pin Defi Nitions

    C. Front Control Panel Pin Defi nitions NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1.

  • Page 28: Hdd Led

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity status (for any hard drives on the system, including SAS, Serial ATA and IDE).

  • Page 29: Oh/Fan Fail Led

    Overheat/FanFail LED Connect an LED cable to the OH/Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warning of chas- sis overheating or system fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. PWR Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1.

  • Page 30: Reset Button

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo- cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions.

  • Page 31: Atx Power Connector

    Connectors and Headers ATX Power Connector The main power supply connector (JPW1) on the PDSML-LN1/PDSML- LN2 meets the SSI (Superset ATX) specifi cation. You can only use a 24- pin power supply cable on the mother- board. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct.

  • Page 32: Serial Ports

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Serial Ports Two serial headers: COM1 (J31), COM2 are included on the mother- board. COM1 (J31) is a port located next to the VGA port. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1.

  • Page 33: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    GLAN (Giga-bit Ethernet Ports) There is a G-bit (GLAN) Ethernet port on the PDSML-LN1 and two GLAN ports on the PDSML-LN2. The GLAN ports are located next to the VGA port on the IO backplane. The GLAN port accepts RJ45 type cables.

  • Page 34: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Ports

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel USB ports on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin defi ni- tions. (Note: NC=No connection.)

  • Page 35: Fan Headers

    Fan Headers The PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 has six fan connections (Fan1 to Fan6). Fan6 is designated as the CPU Cooling Fan. (*Note: all these fans are 4-pin fans. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans.) See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 36: Wake-On-Ring

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is located at JWOR. This function allows your computer to to be "awakened" by an incoming call to the modem when in suspend state. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. You must have a Wake-On-Ring card and cable to use this feature.

  • Page 37: Vga Connector

    VGA Connector A VGA connector (JG1) is located next to the COM1 port on the IO backplane. Refer to the board layout below for the location. Power LED The Power LED connector is desig- nated JLED. This connection is used to provide LED Indication of power being supplied to the system.

  • Page 38: Jumper Settings

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, 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 identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 39: Cmos Clear

    CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent the accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection.

  • Page 40: Power Force On Enable

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Power Force On Enable/ Disable Jumper JPF allows you to enable (force on) or disable the Power Force On function. If enabled, the power will always stay on automatically. If this function is disabled (the normal set- ting), the user needs to press the power button to power on the system.

  • Page 41: Onboard Indicators

    Onboard LED Indicators GLAN LEDs There are two GLAN ports on the PDSML- LN2 and a GLAN port on the PDSML-LN1. Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity; while the other LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connec- tion.

  • Page 42: Floppy, Hard Disk Drive, And Ipmi 2.O Connections

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Floppy, Hard Disk Drive, and IPMI 2.0 Connections Note the following when connecting the fl oppy and hard disk drive cables: • The fl oppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.

  • Page 43: Ide Connectors

    IDE Connector There is one IDE Connector (J3) on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. 1U IPMI 2.0 Slot (*For PDSML- LN2 only) There is an 1U IPMI 2.0 Slot on the PDSML-LN2. Refer to the layout below for the location.
  • Page 44 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Notes 2-26...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components.

  • Page 46: Memory Errors

    Before contacting Technical Support, please make sure that you have followed all the steps listed below. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to fi rst check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services.

  • Page 47: Frequently Asked Questions

    (408) 503-8000, option 2, or by fax at (408)503-8019. Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 supports up to 8 GB of unbuffered, ECC/ Non ECC, DDRII-677/533/400, two-way interleaved or non-interleaved SDRAM. See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory.

  • Page 48: Returning Merchandise For Service

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Question: How do I connect the ATA100/66 cable to my IDE device(s)? Answer: The 80-wire/40-pin high-density ATA100/66 IDE cable that came with your system has two connectors to support two drives. This special cable must be used to take advantage of the speed the ATA100/66 technology offers. Connect the blue connector to the onboard IDE header and the other connector(s) to your hard drive(s).

  • Page 49: Chapter 4: Bios

    Chapter 4 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the PDSML-LN1/ PDSML-LN2. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a fl ash chip and can be easily upgraded using a fl oppy 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 50: Running Setup

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Running Setup *Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the ap- propriate 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 (Refer to the next page).

  • Page 51: Main Bios Setup Menu

    Chapter 4: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fi elds. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fi...
  • Page 52 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Parallel ATA This setting allows the user to enable/disable the function of Parallel ATA and confi gure Parallel ATA settings. The options are Disabled, "Parallel ATA (Enabled)". "Channel 0", "Channel 1", and "Both". Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 53 Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, or Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA Port 1, SATA Port 2, SATA Port 3, SATA Port 4 These settings allow the user to set the parameters of Primary IDE Master/Slave and Secondary IDE Master/Slave slots. Hit <Enter> to activate the following sub- menu screen for detailed options of these items.
  • Page 54 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: TYPE: This item displays the type of CPU. Cylinders: This item indicates the status of Cylinders. Headers: This item indicates the number of headers. Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors.

  • Page 55: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>. Options for PIR settings are displayed by highlighting the setting option using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>.
  • Page 56 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Power Button Behavior If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-off and 4-sec override.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: BIOS Cache Video BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a Video BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS to write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area. Select "Write Protect" to enable the function and this area will be reserved for Video BIOS ROM access only.
  • Page 58 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Discrete MTRR Allocation If enabled, MTRRs (-Memory Type Range Registers) are confi gured as distinct, separate units and cannot be overlapped. If enabled, the user can achieve better graphic effects when using a Linux graphic driver that requires the write- combining confi...
  • Page 59 Advanced Chipset Control Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. *Warning : Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect setting, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incor- rect DRAM timing may cause the system to become unstable. When this occurs, reset the setting to the default setting.
  • Page 60 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Advanced Processor Options Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings: CPU Speed The feature allows the BIOS to display the CPU Speed. Frequency Ratio This feature allows the user to select the ration for the internal frequency multiplier of the CPU.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: BIOS Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Intel <R>...
  • Page 62 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual I/O Device Confi guration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. KBC Clock input This setting allows you to set the clock frequency for the Keyboard Clock. The options are 6MHz, 8MHz, 12 MHz, and 16MHz.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: BIOS DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting. Event Log Capacity This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity. It is not a setting. View DMI Event Log Highlight this item and press <Enter>...
  • Page 64 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS CPU Temperature Threshold This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The options are 75 C, 80 C, 85 C, and 90 C.
  • Page 66 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.
  • Page 67 Password on Boot This setting allows you to decide if a password is required for a user to enter the system at bootup. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required). Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display.

  • Page 68: Exit

    PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 69: Appendix A: Bios Post Error Messages

    BIOS POST Messages and LED Indicators During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a prob- lem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm, turn on LED indicators, or display a message. A-1 BIOS POST Beep Codes Beeps 1 long beep-pause-1 long beep 1 long beep + 2 short beeps...
  • Page 70 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual A-5 BIOS Messages Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk is not working or not confi gured properly. Check to see if fi xed disk is at- tached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fi xed-disk type is correctly identifi ed.
  • Page 71 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values.
  • Page 72 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably.
  • Page 73 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Fixed Disk n Fixed disk n (0-3) identifi ed. Invalid System Confi guration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ confl ict I/O device IRQ confl ict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed.
  • Page 74 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message.

  • Page 75: Appendix Bbios Post Codes

    Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 76 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual POST Code Description 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager...
  • Page 77 POST Code Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Confi gure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message...
  • Page 78 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual POST Code Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate Erase <ESC> prompt Scan for <ESC>...
  • Page 79 POST Code Description Unknown interrupt Check Intel Branding string Alert Standard Format initialization Late init for IPMI Log error if micro-code not updated properly The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O...
  • Page 80 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 81: Software Installation

    RAID Utility program to confi gure the RAID Level that you desire before installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 operating system and other software drivers. (The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your motherboard.) Note that the current version of the ICH7R SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows XP/2000/2003 Operating Systems.
  • Page 82 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual RAID Confi gurations The following types of RAID confi gurations are supported: RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk.
  • Page 83 Using the Intel ICH7R SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self Test. b. When you see the above screen, press the <Ctrl> and the <I> keys simultane- ously to have the main menu of the SATA RAID Utility appear: *Note: All graphics and screen shots shown in the manual are for reference only.
  • Page 84 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume: a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next fi...
  • Page 85 Appendix C: Software Installation Creating a RAID 1 Volume: a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next fi...
  • Page 86 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0): a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>.
  • Page 87 Appendix C: Software Installation Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity): a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press <Enter>. c.
  • Page 88 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Deleting RAID Volume: (Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set.) a. From the main menu, select item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press <Enter>.
  • Page 89 Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD (Warning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to non- RAID or Resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or Resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete the internal RAID structure on the drive.) a.

  • Page 90: With Raid Functions

    After the Windows XP/2000/2003 Installation is completed, the system will automatically reboot. i. Insert Supermicro's CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during system reboot, and the following screen will appear: *Note: the current version of the ICH7R SATA RAID Utility can only support the Windows XP/2000/2003 Operating System.
  • Page 91 After all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst install the operating system, and then other software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came with your motherboard. (*Note: for the Windows 2003 OS, please refer to Page C-10.)
  • Page 92 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a web-base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 93 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) *Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide. pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II.
  • Page 94 PDSML-LN1/PDSML-LN2 User's Manual Notes C-14...

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