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Supermicro PDSML-LN1 Plus User Manual

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  • Page 1 PDSML-LN1+ PDSML-LN2+ USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1...
  • 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: About This Manual

    Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology, the EM64T Technology, the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) and the Matrix Storage Technology. Please refer to the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro. com/products/motherboard/) for updates or visit Intel's web site for processor sup- port.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Manual Organization ... iii Conventions Used in the Manual ... iii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ... 1-1 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 3000 Chipset: System Block Diagram ...
  • 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 ...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

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

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 9: Pdsml-Ln1+/Pdsml-Ln2+ Image

    Figure 1-1. An Important Note to the User • All images and layouts shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of this manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 10 PDSML-LN1+/PDSML-LN2+ User’s Manual Figure 1-3. Motherboard Layout KB/MS J 2 8 USB 1/2 J 1 5 CTRL2 (*LN2+) Intel J 3 1 3000 North Bridge CTRL1 JLAN1 JLAN2 (*LN2+) S I/O Slot6 PCI-E x8 C T R L JWOR Slot5 PCI-E x4 JPG1 SPKR...

  • 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 Alarm Reset (JPR1) Redundant Power Alarm Reset Chassis Intrusion (JL1) Chassis Intrusion Header...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    PDSML-LN1+/PDSML-LN2+ User’s Manual Motherboard Features Processor • Single Intel Xeon 3200/Xeon 3000/Core 2 Duo Series//Pentium D (Dual-Core)/ 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 • Status monitor for fan speed & System Overheat/Fan Fail LED/Control • Pulse Width Modulation Fan Control & Low noise fan speed control • SuperDoctor III, NMI • System Resource alert via SuperDoctor III ACPI Features • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator •...
  • Page 14 PDSML-LN1+/PDSML-LN2+ User’s Manual VRM V11 LGA775_PROCESSOR VRM 11 FSB: 1066/800/533MHz DDR2 DDR2_667/533/400 CH_A1-2 CH_B1-2 PRI_IDE UDMA/100 CF_HEADER S-ATA/300 4 x SATA PORTS USB 2.0/1.1 PORT_0~5 FDD. SER.1 SER.2 Figure 1-3. The Intel 3000 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

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview The Intel 3000 chipset, designed for use with UP Pentium 4 and Dual Core Pentium D Processors, is comprised of two primary components: the Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R). With the capabilities provided by the Intel 3000 chipset, the PDSML-LN1+/PDSML-LN2+ provides the performance and feature-set required for cost-effective UP servers.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    PDSML-LN1+/PDSML-LN2+ User’s Manual Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must hit the power switch to turn it back on) or for it to automatically return to a power- on state.

  • Page 17: Acpi Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction CPU Overheat LED and Control This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat warning function in the BIOS. This allows the user to defi ne an overheat temperature. When this temperature exceeds the predefi ned temperature threshold, both overheat fan and the warning LED will be activated.

  • Page 18: External Modem Ring-On

    PDSML-LN1+/PDSML-LN2+ User’s Manual 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. This option can be set in the Power section of the BIOS Setup routine.

  • Page 19: Super I/O

    Chapter 1: Introduction Super I/O The disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O chip include a fl oppy disk drive controller that is compatible with industry standard 82077/765, a data separator, write pre-compensation circuitry, decode logic, data rate selection, a clock genera- tor, drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA logic.
  • Page 20 PDSML-LN1+/PDSML-LN2+ User’s Manual Notes 1-14...

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
  • Page 23 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 24 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 25: Heatsink Removal

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

  • Page 26: Installing Ddr2 Memory

    PDSML-LN1+/PDSML-LN2+ User's Manual Installing DDR2 Memory Memory Module Installation (See Figure 2-2) Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory mod- ules to prevent any possible damage. Insert each DDR2 memory module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the module incor- rectly.
  • Page 27 Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (3 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub 1 MB 3.00 fl ash memory (System BIOS) Local APIC 4 KB 3.00 Area Reserved 2 MB 3.00 for the chipset I/O APIC (4 4 KB 3.00...

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 (for any hard drives on the system, including Serial ATA and IDE if available).

  • Page 31: Power 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 32: 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. Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1.

  • Page 33: Connectors And Headers

    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 34: 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 VGA port. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1.

  • Page 35: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Universal Serial Bus (USB) There are two Universal Serial Bus ports (BP USB 1/2) (J15) located on the I/O back panel and additional four USB ports located at J46 (FP USB 3/4) and J45 (FP USB 5/6) on the motherboard. These ports (FP USB3 /4, FPUSB 5/6) can be used to provide front side chassis access.

  • Page 36: 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.) Speaker Connector The speaker connector, located at J9, allows you to choose between using...

  • Page 37: 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 fans are 4-pin fans. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are back- ward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans.) See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 38: 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 an incoming call to the modem to "wake up" your system when in the suspend state. See the table on the right for pin definitions. You must have a Wake-On-Ring card and cable to use this feature.

  • Page 39: 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 indicate that power has been sup- plied to the system.

  • Page 40: Power Fault

    Defi nition Pin 1 Fail Signal Pin 2 Fail Signal Pin 3 Fail Signal Pin 4 Fail Signal Note: This feature is only available when using redundant Supermicro power supplies. Pin Defi nitions Pin# A. Power Fault Fan1 PWR Fault 8-pin PWR B.
  • Page 41 Redundant PWR Alarm Reset Connector A Redundant Power Supply Fail Alarm Reset is located at JPR1. Refer to the board layout below for the location. Fan6 KB/MS PWR SMB USB 1/2 CTRL2 (*LN2+) Intel 3000 North Bridge CTRL1 JLAN1 DIMM 1A DIMM 2A JLAN2 (*LN2+)

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: Power Force On Enable

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

  • Page 45: Onboard Indicators

    Onboard LED Indicators GLAN LEDs There are two GLAN ports on the PDSML-LN2+ and one 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, orange or off to indicate the speed of the connection.

  • Page 46: Floppy, Hard Disk Drive And Ipmi 2.0 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 47: Ide Connectors

    IDE Connector There is one IDE Connector (J3) on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. IPMI 2.0 Slot (*For PDSML-LN2+ only) There is an IPMI 2.0 Slot on the PDSML-LN2+. Refer to the layout be- low for the location.
  • Page 48 PDSML-LN1+/PDSML-LN2+ User's Manual Notes 2-28...

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: Frequently Asked Questions

    3. If you've followed the instructions above to troubleshoot your system, and still cannot resolve the problem, then please contact Supermicro's technical support and provide them with the following information: • Motherboard model and PCB revision number •...

  • Page 52: Returning Merchandise For Service

    PDSML-LN1+/PDSML-LN2+ User's Manual bootable device or USB pen to fl ash the BIOS. Then, your system will automati- cally reboot. If you choose the .exe fi le, please run the .exe fi le under Windows to create the BIOS fl ash fl oppy disk. Insert the fl oppy disk into the system you wish to fl...

  • Page 53: Chapter 4: Bios

    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. Please refer to the Manual Download area of the Supermicro web site <http://www.supermicro.com> for any changes to the BIOS that may not be refl ected in this manual.

  • Page 54: 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 55: 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 56 PDSML-LN1+/PDSML-LN2+ User's Manual Parallel ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA and confi gure Parallel ATA settings. The options are Disabled and Enabled (Parallel ATA). Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 57 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 58 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. Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum storage capacity of the system.

  • Page 59: 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 60 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 61: Cache Video Bios Area

    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 62 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 write-combining with 4GB (or more) of memory.
  • Page 63 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 incorrect DRAM timing may cause the system to become unstable. When this occurs, reset the setting to the default setting.
  • Page 64 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 65: Intel Virtualization Technology

    Chapter 4: BIOS Set Max. Extended CPU CPU ID=3 Set to Enabled to allow the user set the CPU Maximum Extended ID to 3. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C1 Enhanced Mode (*Available when supported by the CPU.) Set to Enabled to enable the function of Enhanced Halt State to lower CPU volt- age/frequency to prevent overheat.
  • Page 66 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. Serial Port A This setting allows you to decide how Serial Port A is controlled.
  • Page 67 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 68 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 if you want to redirect the console to Onboard COM A or to Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to select the BAUD rate for console redirection.

  • Page 69: Cpu Temperature Threshold

    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 70: Set Supervisor Password

    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 71: Fixed Disk Boot Sector

    Fixed Disk Boot Sector: This setting may offer some protection against viruses. Set to Write Protect prevent viruses from writing data codes to the boot sector on the hard drive. The other option is Normal. Password on Boot: When enabled, a password is required when the system boots up. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required).

  • Page 72: 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've made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 73: Appendix A: Bios Post Error Messages

    Appendix A BIOS POST Messages and LED Indicators During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem 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 74: Bios Messages

    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. Stuck key Stuck key on keyboard.
  • Page 75 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 76 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. CPU ID: CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.
  • Page 77 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 78 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 79: Appendix Bbios Post Codes

    Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the Phoenix BIOS. 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 80 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 Clear 512 kB base RAM 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx* 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of...
  • Page 81 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 82 PDSML-LN1+/PDSML-LN2+ User's Manual POST Code Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs 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 F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP...
  • Page 83 POST Code Description Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message Unknown interrupt 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 Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM...
  • Page 84 PDSML-LN1+/PDSML-LN2+ User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 85: Appendix C 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 86: Raid Configurations

    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. RAID1 (Data Mirroring): an identical data image from one drive is copied to another drive.
  • Page 87 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 88: Creating A Raid 0 Volume

    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 89: Creating A Raid 1 Volume

    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 90 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>. c.

  • Page 91: Creating A Raid 5 Set (Parity)

    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 92: Deleting Raid Volume

    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>. b.

  • Page 93: Exiting The Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility

    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 94: With Raid Functions

    After the Windows XP/2000/2003 Installation is completed, the system will au- tomatically reboot. i. Insert Supermicro 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 95 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 packaged with your motherboard. (*Note: for the Windows 2003 OS, please refer to Page C-10.) Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen *Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme fi...
  • Page 96 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 the 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 97 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 98 PDSML-LN1+/PDSML-LN2+ User's Manual Notes C-14...
  • Page 99 (Disclaimer) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signifi cant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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