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N440BX Server Board
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Order Number: 695449-001

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  • Page 1 N440BX Server Board Product Guide Order Number: 695449-001...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer Intel Corporation (Intel) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Intel assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Intel makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Description Server Board Features ......................9 Back Panel Connectors ....................10 Server Board Connector and Component Locations...........11 Processor ........................12 Memory ........................12 Peripherals ..........................14 Super I/O Chip......................14 Add-in Board Slots ......................14 Video...........................15 SCSI Controller ........................15 IDE Controller........................16 Network Controller.......................16 Keyboard and Mouse ......................17 Server Management......................17 Server Board Management Controller (BMC) .............17 Security ..........................18...
  • Page 4 Security Menu......................43 Server Menu .......................44 Boot Menu ........................46 Exit Menu ........................47 Using the System Setup Utility ....................48 When to Run the System Setup Utility ................48 What You Need to Do....................49 Running the SSU ......................49 Customizing the SSU....................51 Launching a Task .......................51 Resource Configuration Add-in (RCA) Window............52 Multiboot Options Add-in ....................54 Security Add-in ......................54...
  • Page 5 More Problem-solving Procedures ..................81 Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing ..............81 Using PCDiagnostics ....................82 Monitoring POST ......................82 Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights ............82 Confirming Loading of the Operating System .............83 Specific Problems and Corrective Actions ................83 Power Light Does Not Light ..................83 No Characters Appear on Screen................83 Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect .................84 System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly ............84...
  • Page 6 Recovery Boot Jumper .....................110 Boot Block Write Protect Jumper ................111 FRB Timer Enable Jumper ..................112 Chassis Intrusion Detection Jumper .................112 Interrupts...........................113 Video Modes ........................114 6 Information for Computer Integrators Regulatory Requirements....................119 Safety Standards ......................119 EMC Regulations......................119 Product Certification Markings ..................120 Installation Instructions......................121 Ensure EMC ......................121 Ensure Host Computer and Accessory Module Certifications ........122...
  • Page 7 Figures Back Panel Connectors ....................10 Server Board Connector and Component Locations...........11 Server Board Screw Hole Locations ................23 Installing DIMMs ......................24 Removing a Processor ....................26 Installing a Second Processor ..................27 Removing a Termination Board ..................28 Locking in the Processor ....................29 Replacing the Lithium Battery..................31 System Setup Utility Main Window ................50 EMP Console in Command State ................57 EMP Console in Redirect State ..................58...
  • Page 8 RJ-45 Network Connector Pinout ................102 Narrow SCSI Connector Pinout ................103 Wide SCSI Connector Pinout ...................104 IDE Connector Pinout....................105 ISA Connector Pinout ....................106 PCI Connector Pinout....................107 Server Board Jumper Summary ................108 Interrupts ........................113 Standard VGA Modes....................114 Extended VGA Modes ....................115 Power Usage Worksheet 1 ..................128 Power Usage Worksheet 2 ..................129 viii...

  • Page 9: Description

    Symbios SYM53C876 dual function controller providing ultra wide and legacy narrow SCSI interfaces. Network Integrated onboard NIC, an Intel 82558 PCI LAN controller for 10 or 100 Mbps † TX Fast Ethernet networks. RJ-45 Ethernet connector and indicator LEDs at I/O back panel.

  • Page 10: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors OM07054 Figure 1. Back Panel Connectors Mouse Connector Keyboard Connector C. Parallel Port Connector D. Serial Port Connector VGA Connector Network Connector G. Green NIC LED H. Orange NIC LED Table 2. NIC LEDs LED Color If it's on If it's blinking If it's off Orange...

  • Page 11: Server Board Connector And Component Locations

    Server Board Connector and Component Locations C D E Pri. Sec. OM06957 Figure 2. Server Board Connector and Component Locations Secondary processor connector Q. System fan connector (fan2) Primary processor connector R. Server monitor module (SMM) connector C. Processor Heatsink fan connectors Narrow SCSI connector D.

  • Page 12: Processor

    Processor Each Pentium II processor is packaged in a Single Edge Contact (S.E.C.) cartridge. The cartridge includes the processor core with an integrated 16 KB primary (L1) cache; the secondary (L2) cache; a thermal plate; and a back cover. ™ The processor implements the MMX technology and maintains full backward compatibility with ™...

  • Page 13: Sample Dimm Component Combinations

    System memory begins at address 0 and is continuous (flat addressing) up to the maximum amount of DRAM installed (exception: system memory is noncontiguous in the ranges defined as memory holes using configuration registers). The system supports both base (conventional) and extended memory.

  • Page 14: Peripherals

    Peripherals Super I/O Chip The National 87309 device supports two serial ports, one parallel port, diskette drive, PS/2- compatible keyboard and mouse, and integrated Real Time Clock (RTC). The server board provides a connector interface for each port. Serial Ports Both serial ports are relocatable.

  • Page 15: Video

    Video The onboard, integrated Cirrus Logic CL-GD5480 64-bit VGA chip contains an SVGA controller † † † † that is fully compatible with these video standards: CGA , EGA , Hercules Graphics, MDA , and VGA. The standard configuration comes with 2 MB of 10 ns onboard video memory. The video controller supports pixel resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 and up to 16.7 M colors.

  • Page 16: Ide Controller

    6 inches from the end of the cable. Network Controller The system board includes a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network solution based on the Intel 82558 Fast Ethernet PCI Bus Controller. As a PCI bus master, the controller can burst data at up to 132 MB/sec.

  • Page 17: Keyboard And Mouse

    5V_Standby, SEL (and SDRR) information is also available via the IMB. An Emergency Management Card, such as the Intel LANDesk SMM card, can obtain the SEL and make it remotely accessible using a LAN or telephone line connection. While it receives the proper...

  • Page 18: Security

    Security To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes server management software that monitors the system intrusion switch. Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring If installed, you can activate the chassis intrusion alarm switch. When the side door is opened, the switch transmits an alarm signal to the system board, where server management software processes the signal.

  • Page 19: Software Security Features

    May enter either password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in either the BIOS Setup or SSU. May enter either password to exit secure mode. Secure Mode Configure and enable the secure boot mode by using the SSU. When secure mode is in effect: You can boot the system and the operating system will run, but you must enter the user password to use the keyboard or mouse.
  • Page 20 Table 4. Software Security Features (continued) Feature Description Disable writing to In secure mode, the system will not boot from or write to a diskette unless a diskette password is entered. To set this feature, use the SSU Security Subsystem Group. To write-protect access to diskette whether the system is in secure mode or not, use the Setup main menu, Floppy Options, and specify Floppy Access as read only.

  • Page 21: Upgrading

    2 Upgrading Tools and Supplies Needed Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit) Jumper removal tool or needle-nosed pliers Pen or pencil Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended) Warnings and Cautions These warnings and cautions apply throughout this chapter. Only a technically qualified person should configure the system board.

  • Page 22: Server Board

    Installing or removing jumpers: a jumper is a small plastic-encased conductor that slips over two jumper pins. Some jumpers have a small tab on top that you can grip with your fingertips or with a pair of fine needle- nosed pliers. If your jumpers do not have such a tab, take care when using needle-nosed pliers to remove or install a jumper;...

  • Page 23: Installing The Server Board

    OM07056 Figure 3. Server Board Screw Hole Locations Installing the Server Board 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter. 2. If available, place the EMI gasket over the I/O connectors on the system board. 3.

  • Page 24: Memory

    Memory Installing DIMMs CAUTIONS Use extreme care when installing a DIMM. Applying too much pressure can damage the socket. DIMMs are keyed and can be inserted in only one way. Mixing dissimilar metals may cause later memory failures resulting in data corruption.

  • Page 25: Removing Dimms

    Removing DIMMs CAUTION Use extreme care when removing a DIMM. Too much pressure can damage the socket slot. Apply only enough pressure on the plastic ejector levers to release the DIMM. 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter. 2.

  • Page 26: Removing A Processor

    Removing a Processor 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the additional cautions given here. If the processor has a fan heat sink, disconnect the power wire (B in the figure below) from the connector on the system board (C). 2.

  • Page 27: Installing A Processor

    Installing a Processor OM06347 Figure 6. Installing a Second Processor Processor latches Processor in S.E.C. cartridge C. Retention module 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the additional cautions given here. 2. If your system has one processor and you are ADDING a second, then you must remove the termination board from the secondary processor connector.

  • Page 28: Removing A Termination Board

    OM06348 Figure 7. Removing a Termination Board 3. If your system has one processor and you are REPLACING it, leave the termination board intact in the empty Slot 1 secondary connector. Remove the processor you want to replace. See “Removing a Processor” on page 26. 4.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Back-Up Battery

    OM06346 Figure 8. Locking in the Processor Processor latches; must be pushed outward until they click into retention module Fan heat sink power cable; must plug into processor fan connector on system board C. Processor fan connector 9. After you have installed the processor, you must configure its speed. Replacing the Back-up Battery The lithium battery on the system board powers the real-time clock (RTC) for up to 10 years in the absence of power.
  • Page 30 ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare. Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverandøren. VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Lithium Battery

    OM07055 Figure 9. Replacing the Lithium Battery 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter. 2. Open the chassis. 3. Insert the tip of a small flat-bladed screw driver, or equivalent, under the plastic tab on the San-in plastic retainer (A in figure).
  • Page 32 Upgrading...

  • Page 33: Configuration Software And Utilities

    3 Configuration Software and Utilities This chapter describes the Power-on Self Test (POST) and system configuration utilities. The table below briefly describes the utilities. Table 5. Configuration Utilities Utility Description and brief procedure Page BIOS Setup If the system does not have a diskette drive, or the drive is disabled or misconfigured, use Setup to enable it.

  • Page 34: Power-On Self Test (Post)

    Power-on Self Test (POST) Each time you turn on the system, POST starts running. POST checks the system board, processor, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. During the memory test, POST displays the amount of memory that it is able to access and test. The length of time needed to test memory depends on the amount of memory installed.

  • Page 35: Using Bios Setup

    Using BIOS Setup This section describes the BIOS Setup options. Use Setup to change the system configuration defaults. You can run Setup with or without an operating system being present. Setup stores most of the configuration values in battery-backed CMOS; the rest of the values are stored in flash memory.

  • Page 36: Starting Setup

    Starting Setup You can enter and start Setup under several conditions: When you turn on the system, after POST completes the memory test When you reboot the system by pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Del> while at the DOS operating system prompt When you have moved the CMOS jumper on the system board to the “Clear CMOS” position (enabled);...
  • Page 37 Press Get general help <F1> or <Atl+H> Move between menus Go to the previous item Go to the next Item Change the value of an item + or - Select an item or display a submenu <Enter> Leave a submenu or exit Setup <Esc>...

  • Page 38: Main Menu

    Main Menu You can make the following selections on the Main Menu itself. Use the submenus for other selections. Feature Choices Description System Time HH:MM:SS Sets the system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date. Legacy Diskette A: Disabled Selects the diskette type.
  • Page 39 Primary/Secondary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Feature Choices Description Type Auto Auto forces the system to attempt auto-detection of the drive type. None None informs the system to ignore this drive. CD-ROM CD ROM allows the manual entry of some fields described below.

  • Page 40: Advanced Menu

    Keyboard Submenu Feature Choices Description Num Lock Selects the power-on state for Num Lock. Key Click Disabled Enables or disables the audible key click. Enabled Keyboard auto-repeat rate 30/sec Sets the numbers of time per second a key will repeat 26.7/sec while it is held down.
  • Page 41 PCI Configuration Submenu The PCI Configuration Menu only contains selections that access other submenus. PCI Device, Embedded SCSI Submenu Feature Choices Description Option ROM Scan Enabled Enables option ROM scan of the onboard Symbios Disabled SCSI chip. There are 2 SCSI channels that are controlled by the same option ROM.
  • Page 42 Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu Feature Choices Description COM 1 Disabled Enabled Auto Auto forces BIOS to configure the port. OS Controlled Forces the OS to configure the port. Base I/O Address Selects the base I/O address for COM 1. Interrupt IRQ 3 Selects the IRQ for COM 1.

  • Page 43: Security Menu

    Security Menu You can make the following selections on the Security Menu itself. Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive. Feature Choices Description User Password is Clear Status only; user cannot modify. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing password jumper on system board.

  • Page 44: Server Menu

    Server Menu You can make the following selections on the Server Menu itself. Feature Choices Description System Management Enters submenu. Console Redirection Enters submenu. PCI IRQs to IO-APIC Disabled Enabled - BIOS can describe all 24 IO APIC pins in the MP mappings Enabled table for PCI interrupts.
  • Page 45 System Management Submenu (continued) Feature Choices Description Modem Init String AT&F0S0=1S14=0&D Sets the initialization string for the modem being used for EMP. Only used in EMP modem mode. This field is only 16 characters long. High modem Init string field is a continuation of the Modem Init string to be able to enter in another 4 characters.

  • Page 46: Boot Menu

    Attempts to boot from a hard drive device. ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Attempts to boot from an ATAPI CD-ROM drive. LANDesk Service Loads LANDesk service Agent and attempts to boot off of a Agent II remote agent on the embedded network interface card (Intel 82558). Configuration Software Utilities...

  • Page 47: Exit Menu

    Hard Drive For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a device, then press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list. Option Description 1. Hard Drive #1 (or actual drive string) IDE drives will have a suffix attached to the drive ID string.

  • Page 48: Using The System Setup Utility

    The System Setup Utility (SSU) is on the Server System Configuration Software CD shipped with the server. The SSU provides a graphical user interface (GUI) over an extensible framework for server configuration. For the N440BX systems, the SSU framework supports the following functions and capabilities:...

  • Page 49: What You Need To Do

    What You Need to Do The SSU may be run directly from the Server Configuration Software CD or from a set of DOS diskettes. If you choose to run the SSU from a set of DOS diskettes, you must copy the SSU from the Server Configuration Software CD to a set of DOS diskettes and follow the instructions in the included README.TXT file to prepare the diskettes.

  • Page 50: System Setup Utility Main Window

    Starting the SSU SSU consists of a collection of task-oriented modules plugged into a common framework called the Application Framework (AF). The Application Framework provides a launching point for individual tasks and a location for setting customization information. For full functionality the SSU requires the availability of the AF.INI, AF.HLP, plus any .ADN files and their associated .HLP and .INI files.

  • Page 51: Customizing The Ssu

    Customizing the SSU The SSU lets you customize the user interface according to your preferences. The AF sets these preferences and saves them in the AF.INI file so that they take effect the next time you start the SSU. There are four user-customizable settings: Color—this button lets you change the default colors associated with different items on the screen with predefined color combinations.

  • Page 52: Resource Configuration Add-In (Rca) Window

    Resource Configuration Add-in (RCA) Window The RCA provides three major functions: Creates representations of devices that cannot be discovered by the system (ISA cards) Modifies the contents of the system by adding and removing devices Modifies the resources used by devices You can use the RCA window to define an ISA card or add an ISA card by clicking on the appropriate button.
  • Page 53 Adding and Removing ISA Cards Adding and removing cards through the RCA provides a way for the RCA to run its conflict detection algorithms on the resources requested by the cards. This alerts you to any possible problems with that particular card in the current configuration. To add an ISA card: 1.

  • Page 54: Multiboot Options Add-In

    Multiboot Options Add-in Under this window you can change the boot priority of a device. 1. Select a device. 2. Press the + button to move it up in the list. Press the - button to move it down. Security Add-in Under this window, you can set the User and Administrator passwords, and security options.

  • Page 55: Sel Viewer Add-In

    SEL Viewer Add-in Clicking on the SELU Add-in task brings up the Server Event Log (SEL) viewer. You can load and view the current SEL data stored in the BMC, save the currently loaded SEL data to a file, view previously saved SEL data, or clear the SEL. The SEL Viewer has the following menus: File The File menu has the following options: Load SEL…...

  • Page 56: Emergency Management Port Console

    Emergency Management Port Console The Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console provides an interface to the Emergency Management Port (EMP) called the Console Manager. This interface allows remote server management via a modem or direct connection. The following server control operations available with the Console Manager are: connecting to remote servers powering the server on or off resetting the server...

  • Page 57: How The Emp Console Works

    How the EMP Console Works The EMP shares use of the COM 2 port with the system. When the EMP has control of the port, the port operates in command state. When the system has control of it, the port operates in redirect state.

  • Page 58: Emp Console In Redirect State

    Figure 12. EMP Console in Redirect State Figure 12 shows the EMP Console window in redirect state with the terminal window. The text that appears on the server monitor displays in the redirect window. Availability of the various EMP Console features is determined by two things: the EMP access mode selected during configuration in the System Management Submenu of the BIOS Server Menu, and if the server's COM 2 port is configured for console redirect in BIOS.

  • Page 59: Requirements

    Table 8. EMP Console Access Modes (Server not Configured for Console Redirect) Mode Server is powered off During POST After OS boots Disabled Redirect window appears, Redirect window appears, Redirect window appears, but is blank but is blank but is blank Pre-boot EMP commands available EMP commands available...

  • Page 60: Main Emp Console Window

    System Management Submenu All EMP related settings occur from the System Management Submenu of the Server main menu. Change Only the items below; all other default settings should remain the same. EMP Password: Anytime you attempt to initiate a connection, a prompt for the user password appears.
  • Page 61 Toolbar The tool bar buttons of the EMP Console main window combine server control and management plug-in options available from the Connect and Action menus as follows: Generates the Connect dialog to allow connection to a selected server. Disconnects from the server currently connected to. Generates the Power On/Off dialog.

  • Page 62: Server Control Operations

    FRU Viewer - opens the FRU viewer. Phonebook - opens the phonebook dialog. Help - provides version information and help topics for the EMP Console. Server Control Operations Three server control operations are available from the menu or toolbar of the main EMP Console window, remote server connection, powering the server on and off, and resetting the server.

  • Page 63: Power On/Off Dialog

    Connect - initiates connection to the connected server. When this button is clicked, you are prompted for the EMP password. Config - displays the Phonebook dialog. Cancel - exits the Connect dialog without any action taken. Help - displays dialog level help information. Power On/Off Selecting Power On/Off from the Action menu allows you to power the server on or off, with post- power-up options.

  • Page 64: Reset Dialog

    Reset Selecting Reset from the Action menu generates the Reset dialog so that you can remotely reset the server with post-reset options. Figure 15. Reset Dialog Options available in the dialog are: System Reset - resets the server with the selected post-reset options. This operation is not allowed if the server is configured in RESTRICTED mode for EMP operations.

  • Page 65: Phonebook

    Phonebook The EMP Console provides a support plug-in known as the Phonebook. The Phonebook stores names and numbers of servers in a list that can be updated by adding, modifying or deleting entries. The Phonebook can be opened from the main menu and tool bars, or launched from the Connect dialog by clicking the Config button.

  • Page 66: Management Plug-Ins

    Management Plug-ins SEL Viewer The SEL viewer provides access to the System Event Log on the server and can display records in either hexadecimal or text (verbose) form. Options available through the SEL viewer are: View the SEL from a file Save the SEL to a file View SEL summary info View all SEL entries...
  • Page 67 Window - gives options for displaying currently open windows. Help - provides version information for the SEL viewer and provides help topics on the EMP Console. SDR Viewer The SDR viewer lets you view the Sensor Data Records retrieved from the SDR repository. Options available through the SDR viewer are: View all SDR records View SDR entries by SDR type...
  • Page 68 FRU Viewer Menu Options The following menu options are found on the FRU viewer menu bar: File Close - closes the FRU viewer. Exit - exits the EMP Console. View Display all Records - displays all FRU data, which consists of chassis, board, and product information.

  • Page 69: Frusdr Load Utility

    FRUSDR Load Utility The Field Replacement Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) Load Utility is a DOS based program used to update the server management subsystem’s product level FRU, SDR, and the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) nonvolatile storage components (EEPROMs). The load utility discovers the product configuration based on instructions in a master configuration file displays the FRU information...
  • Page 70 Pause between blocks of data. Verbose, display any additional details. Copyright (c) 1998, Intel Corporation, All Rights Reserved This utility must be run from a system executing DOS. Running in a Window's DOS box is insufficient and will provide incorrect results. Programming the BMC FRU area clears the SDR table, therefore the SDR table must be reprogrammed.
  • Page 71 = NA440BX BP Version = 000000000000 Serial Number = 0123456789 Board Information (Type 2, 8 bytes) Manufacturer = Intel Product = N440BX Ultra SCSI Backplane Version = 681234-501 Serial Number = N03121530 Chassis Information (Type 3, 9 bytes) Manufacturer = Intel Type...
  • Page 72 END OF FIELDS CODE Product Information Area (Version 1, Length 80) Unicode Country Base = 00h Manufacturer Name (ASCII) = Intel Product Name (ASCII) = N440BX DP Part Number (ASCII) = 000000000000 Version (ASCII) Serial Number (ASCII) = 0123456789 Asset Tag (ASCII)
  • Page 73 Displaying SDR Area The SDR nonvolatile storage area is displayed in the following hex format. The data is separated by a Sensor Record Number X header, where X is the number of that sensor record in the SDR area. The next line after the header is the sensor record data in hex format delineated by spaces. Each line holds up to 16 bytes.
  • Page 74 After programming the BMC FRU area, the utility then programs the following Chassis, Board, and Product FRU information to the DMI fields. Example: Loading DMI System Area Manufacturer Name : Intel Name : NA440BX Server System Version Number : SMADN000BN00 Serial Number : 0123456789...

  • Page 75: Upgrading The Bios

    You can upgrade to a new version of the BIOS using the new BIOS files and the BIOS upgrade utility, iFLASH.EXE. You can obtain the BIOS upgrade file and the iFLASH.EXE utility through your computer supplier or from the Intel World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com.

  • Page 76: Upgrading The Bios

    Creating the BIOS Upgrade Floppy Diskette The BIOS upgrade file is a compressed self-extracting archive that contains the files you need to upgrade the BIOS. 1. Copy the BIOS upgrade file to a temporary directory on your hard disk. 2. From the C:\ prompt, change to the temporary directory. 3.

  • Page 77: Recovering The Bios

    Changing the BIOS Language You can use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language the BIOS uses for messages and the Setup program. Use a bootable floppy disk containing the Intel flash utility and language files (see page 76).

  • Page 78: Using The Firmware Update Utility

    Using the Firmware Update Utility The Firmware Update Utility is a DOS based program used to update the Baseboard Management Controller’s firmware code. You only need to run the Firmware Update Utility if new firmware code becomes necessary. Running the Firmware Update Utility 1.

  • Page 79: Solving Problems

    4 Solving Problems This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are using the system. Resetting the System To do this: Press: Soft boot reset, which clears system memory <Ctrl+Alt+Del> and reloads the operating system. Clear system memory, restart POST, and Reset button reload the operating system.

  • Page 80: Checklist

    Checklist Are all cables correctly connected and secured? Are the processors fully seated in their slots on the system board? Are all add-in ISA and PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the system board? Are all switch and jumper settings on the system board correct? Are all jumper and switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral devices correct? To check these settings, refer to the manufacturer’s documentation that comes with them.

  • Page 81: After The System Has Been Running Correctly

    After the System Has Been Running Correctly Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly often indicate equipment failure. Many situations that are easy to correct, however, can also cause such problems. Checklist If you are running the software from a diskette, try a new copy of the software. If you are running the software from a CD-ROM disk, try a different disk to see if the problem occurs on all discs.

  • Page 82: Using Pcdiagnostics

    3. Make sure your video display monitor and keyboard are correctly connected to the system. Turn on the video monitor. Set its brightness and contrast controls to at least two-thirds of their maximum ranges (see the documentation supplied with your video display monitor). 4.

  • Page 83: Confirming Loading Of The Operating System

    Confirming Loading of the Operating System Once the system boots up, the operating system prompt appears on the screen. The prompt varies according to the operating system. If the operating system prompt does not appear, see “Initial System Startup” on page 79. Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for these specific problems: Power light does not light.

  • Page 84: Characters Are Distorted Or Incorrect

    If you are using an add-in video controller board, do the following: 1. Verify that the video controller board is fully seated in the system board connector. 2. Reboot the system for changes to take effect. 3. If there are still no characters on the screen after you reboot the system and POST emits a beep code, write down the beep code you hear.

  • Page 85: Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light

    Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Check the following: Are the diskette drive power and signal cables properly installed? Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the diskette drive set correctly? Is the diskette drive properly configured? Is the diskette drive activity light always on? If so, the signal cable may be plugged in incorrectly.

  • Page 86: Cannot Connect To A Server

    NOTE Front panel hard disk LED indicates IDE and SCSI devices: the hard disk drive activity light on the front panel lights when either an IDE hard disk drive, or a SCSI device controlled by the onboard SCSI host controller, is in use.

  • Page 87: Pci Installation Tips

    The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed. Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller. Make sure your PCI BIOS is current. Try the “PCI Installation Tips” below. Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Also, make sure your operating system supports shared interrupts;...

  • Page 88: Bootable Cd-Rom Is Not Detected

    Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected Check the following: Is the BIOS set to allow the CD-ROM to be the first bootable device? Error and Informational Messages When you turn on the system, POST displays messages that provide information about the system. If a failure occurs, POST emits beep codes that indicate errors in hardware, software, or firmware.
  • Page 89 Reset and test keyboard first try (only warm reset) Reset and test keyboard controller (both warm and cold reset) Set key click if enabled Enable keyboard 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts Quietboot start (not used in N440BX) Display copyright notice Display CPU(s) type and speed continued...
  • Page 90 Normal Port 80 Codes Beeps Error EISA INIT (Not used in N440BX) Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP” Disable CPU L1 cache for memory test Test RAM between 512 and 640k Test extended memory (4Mb to top of memory)
  • Page 91 Table 9. Port-80 Codes (continued) Normal Port 80 Codes Beeps Error Scan for User flash ROMs MP table initialization (wake up secondary processor and halt it) Set up Power Management (not used) Enable security Enable hardware interrupts Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate Initialize DMI tables...

  • Page 92: Post Error Codes And Messages

    Table 9. Port-80 Codes (continued) Normal Port 80 Codes Beeps Error Prepare to boot to OS, clean up graphics and PMM areas. Try to boot with INT 19 return to video mode 3 disable PMM return to real mode disable gate A20 clears system memory reset stack Invokes INT 19...
  • Page 93 Table 10. POST Error Codes and Messages (continued) Code Error message 0260 System timer error 0270 Real time clock error 0297 ECC Memory error in base (extended) memory test in Bank xx 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP 02B3 Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP 02D0...
  • Page 94 Solving Problems...

  • Page 95: Technical Reference

    Technical Reference This chapter includes the following: Environmental specifications System memory map addresses Board interrupts Standard video modes Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) notices Connectors The figure shows connector locations on the system board. This section provides pin information about the connectors. A B C Pri.

  • Page 96: Atx Power Connector

    ATX Power Connector Table 11. ATX Power Connector Pinout Signal Wire color Signal Wire color +3.3 VDC Orange +3.3 VDC Orange 3.3 V sense Brown +3.3 VDC Orange -12 VDC Blue Black Black +5 VDC PS-ON_L Green Black Black +5 VDC Black Black Black...

  • Page 97: Auxiliary Power (Non-Atx Connector)

    Auxiliary Power (non-ATX Connector) Table 13. Auxiliary Power Connector Pinout Signal Wire color 5V Remote sense return Black 5 V remote sense 3.3 V remote sense Orange 3.3V remote sense return Black Not connected none Not connected none Black POWER_GOOD Gray PS_ON Green...

  • Page 98: Front Panel Connector

    Front Panel Connector Table 15. Front Panel Connector Pinout Signal Signal Hard disk activity LED Front panel reset switch Front panel power switch Front panel NMI switch Fan failure indicator LED Chassis intrusion switch Power fault LED +5v standby C Data line C Clock line AT-Style Front Panel Connector Table 16.

  • Page 99: Server Management

    The remaining two fan connectors attach to a fans equipped with a sensor that indicates whether the fan is operating. The sensor pins for these fans are routed to the BMC for failure monitoring. Each connector has the following pinout: Table 18.

  • Page 100: Imb

    Table 20. IMB Connector Pinout Signal LOCAL_I2C_SCL LOCAL_I2C_SDA VGA Video Port Table 21. Video Port Connector Pinout Signal Signal Green Blue DDCDAT HSYNC VSYNC DDCCLK Keyboard and Mouse The are functionally equivalent. Table 22. Keyboard and Mouse Connector Pinouts Keyboard signal Mouse signal KEYDAT MSEDAT...

  • Page 101: Parallel Port

    Parallel Port Table 23. Parallel Port Connector Pinout Signal Signal STROBE_L ACK_L Data bit 0 Busy Data bit 1 Data bit 2 SLCT Data bit 3 AUFDXT_L Data bit 4 ERROR_L Data bit 5 INIT_L Data bit 6 SLCTIN_L Data bit 7 Serial Ports A and B Table 24.

  • Page 102: Rj-45 Network

    RJ-45 Network Table 26. RJ-45 Network Connector Pinout Signal Description Transmit data plus—the positive signal for the TD differential pair contains the serial output data stream transmitted onto the network Transmit data minus—the negative signal for the TD differential pair contains the same output as pin 1 Receive data plus—the positive signal for the RD differential pair contains the serial input data stream received from the network...

  • Page 103: Narrow Scsi

    Narrow SCSI Table 27. Narrow SCSI Connector Pinout Signal Signal TERMPWR SCD0_L RESERVED RESERVED SCD1_L SCD2_L SATN_L SCD3_L SCD4_L SBSY_L SCD5_L SACK_L SCD6_L SRESET_L SCD7_L SMSG_L SCDP_L SSEL_L SCD_L RESERVED SREQ_L RESERVED SIO_L...

  • Page 104: Wide Scsi

    Wide SCSI Table 28. Wide SCSI Connector Pinout Signal Signal 1-16 49-50 TERMPWR TERMPWR TERMPWR TERMPWR 20-34 SCD12_L SATN_L SCD13_L SCD14_L SBSY_L SCD15_L SACK_L SCDPH_L RESET_L SCD0_L SMSG_L SCD1_L SSEL_L SCD2_L SCD_L SCD3_L SREQ_L SCD4_L SI/O_L SCD5_L SCD8_L SCD6_L SCD9_L SCD7_L SCD10_L SCDP_L...

  • Page 105: Ide

    Table 29. IDE Connector Pinout Signal Signal RESET_L IDEDRQ DIOW_L DIOR_L IORDY DD10 CSEL (1 K p/d) IDEDAK_L DD11 IDEIRQ DD12 Reserved (N/C) IDESA1 DD13 PDIAG_L (tied to GND) IDESA0 DD14 IDESA2 IDECS1_L DD15 IDECS3_L IDEHDACT_L Keyed If no IDE drives are present, there should be no IDE cable connected. If only one IDE drive is installed, it must be connected at the end of the cable.

  • Page 106: Isa

    Table 30. ISA Connector Pinout Signal Signal Signal Signal IOCHK_L DACK2_L RESET BALE IRQ9 DRQ2 -12V Connector key Connector key SRDY_L SBHE_L MEMCS16_L +12V LA23 IOCS16_L IOCHRDY LA22 IRQ10 SMEMW_L LA21 IRQ11 SA19 SMEMR_L LA20 IRQ12 SA18 IOW_L LA19 IRQ15 SA17 IOR_L LA18...

  • Page 107: Pci

    Table 31. PCI Connector Pinout Signal Signal Signal Signal TRST_L -12 V AD16 AD17 +12 V +3.3 V * CBE2_L FRAME_L TD0 (NC) IRDY_L +5 V +5 V TRDY_L +3.3 V * INTA_L +5 V DEVSEL_L INTC_L INTB_L STOP_L +5 V INTD_L +3.3 V * LOCK_L...

  • Page 108: Server Board Jumpers

    Server Board Jumpers J3J2 J5B1 OM08097 Figure 18. Jumper Locations Table 32. Server Board Jumper Summary Jumper Block Pins (default in bold) What it does at system reset A BMC Forced Update Mode 9-10, Normal System boots normally. 10-11, Program System tries to update BMC firmware.

  • Page 109: General Procedure To Change Jumper Setting

    Table 32. Server Board Jumper Summary (continued) Jumper Block Pins (default in bold) What it does at system reset F Password clear 5-6, Protect Maintains the current system password. 6-7, Erase Clears the password. G CMOS clear 1-2, Protect Preserves the contents of NVRAM. 2-3, Erase Replaces the contents of NVRAM with the manufacturing default settings.

  • Page 110: Cmos Jumper

    CMOS Jumper The jumper at pins 1, 2, and 3 controls whether settings stored in CMOS nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) are retained during a system reset. Procedure to restore the system’s CMOS and RTC to default values: 1. See “General Procedure to Change Jumper Setting” on page 109. 2.

  • Page 111: Boot Block Write Protect Jumper

    3. Reinstall the side cover for your safety, connect the power cord to the system. 4. Turn the system on, and insert the Flash Memory Update Utility diskette in drive A. After the system boots, the speaker emits a single beep and the recovery process starts. This takes about three minutes.

  • Page 112: Frb Timer Enable Jumper

    FRB Timer Enable Jumper The jumper at pins 5, 6, and 7 controls the FRB timers. See page 79. Procedure to disable FRB timer: 1. See “General Procedure to Change Jumper Setting” on page 109. 2. Move the recovery boot jumper from pins 5 and 6 to pins 6 and 7. 3.

  • Page 113: Interrupts

    Interrupts The table below recommends the logical interrupt mapping of interrupt sources; it reflects a typical configuration. Use the information to determine how to program each interrupt. The actual interrupt map is defined using configuration registers in the PIIX4 and the I/O controller. I/O Redirection Registers in the I/O APIC are provided for each interrupt signal;...

  • Page 114: Video Modes

    Video Modes The 5480 integrated video controller provides all standard IBM VGA modes. With 1 MB of video memory, the system goes beyond standard VGA support. The tables below show all supported video modes using 1 MB of video memory. The following tables show the standard modes that the chip supports, including the number of colors and palette size, resolution, pixel frequency, and scan frequencies.

  • Page 115: Extended Vga Modes

    Table 35. Extended VGA Modes Mode(s) Bits per Pixel Freq. Horiz. Freq. Vert. Min. in Hex pixel Colors Resolution (MHz) (kHz) Freq. (Hz) Memory 58, 6A 16/256K 800 X 600 35.2 58, 6A 16/256K 800 X 600 37.8 58, 6A 16/256K 800 X 600 48.1...
  • Page 116 Table 35. Extended VGA Modes (continued) Mode(s) Bits per Pixel Freq. Horiz. Vert. Min. in Hex pixel Colors Resolution (MHz) Freq. (kHz) Freq. (Hz) Memory 800 X 600 56.25 53.7 800 X 600 68.2 63.6 640 X 480 31.5 640 X 480 31.5 37.9 640 X 480...
  • Page 117 Table 35. Extended VGA Modes (continued) Mode(s) Bits per Pixel Freq. Horiz. Freq. Vert. Freq. Min. in Hex pixel Colors Resolution (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) Memory 1024 X 768 44.9 35.5 (interlaced) 1024 X 768 48.3 1024 X 768 1024 X 768 78.7 1024 X 768 94.5...
  • Page 118 Technical Reference...

  • Page 119: Information For Computer Integrators

    Information for Computer Integrators Regulatory Requirements This server board complies with the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations when correctly installed in a compatible host computer. Safety Standards UL 1950 - CSA 950-95, 3 Edition, July 28, 1995 The Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment.

  • Page 120: Product Certification Markings

    EN 55 022, 1995 Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. (Europe) EN 50 082-1, 1992 Generic Immunity Standard. Currently, compliance is determined via testing to IEC 801-2, - 3 and - 4. (Europe) VCCI Class B (ITE) Implementation Regulations for Voluntary Control of Radio Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines.

  • Page 121: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to meet safety and regulatory requirements when installing this board assembly. Read and adhere to all of these instructions and the instructions supplied with the host computer and associated modules. If the instructions for the host computer are inconsistent with these instructions or the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier’s technical support to find out how you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements.

  • Page 122: Ensure Host Computer And Accessory Module Certifications

    Appropriate protection is provided by a maximum 8-Amp current limiting circuit or a maximum 5-Amp fuse or positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistor. This Intel server board has PTCs on all external ports that provide DC power externally.

  • Page 123: Place Battery Marking On Computer

    Place Battery Marking on Computer There is insufficient space on this server board to provide instructions for replacing and disposing of the battery. The following warning must be placed permanently and legibly on the host computer as near as possible to the battery. WARNING Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
  • Page 124 Information for Computer Integrators...

  • Page 125: Equipment Log And Power Consumption Worksheets Equipment Log

    7 Equipment Log and Power Consumption Worksheets Equipment Log Use the blank equipment log provided here to record information about your system. You will need some of this information when you run the SSU. Manufacturer Name and Item Model Number Serial Number Date Installed System...
  • Page 126 Equipment Log (continued) Manufacturer Name and Item Model Number Serial Number Date Installed Information for Computer Integrators...

  • Page 127: Current Usage

    Current Usage As an overall current usage limitation on the power supply, do not exceed a combined power output of 167 watts for the +5 and +3.3 volt outputs. The ISA slots on the server board are rated at a maximum of 4.5 amperes per slot. The ISA specification recommends supporting an average of 2.0 amperes per slot.
  • Page 128 Worksheet, Calculating DC Power Usage 1. List the current for each board and device in the appropriate voltage level column. 2. Add the currents in each column. Then go to the next worksheet. Table 36. Power Usage Worksheet 1 Current (maximum) at voltage level: Device +3.3 V +5 V...
  • Page 129 Worksheet, Total Combined Power Used by the System 1. From the previous worksheet, enter the total current for each column. 2. Multiply the voltage by the total current to get the total wattage for each voltage level. 3. Add the total wattage for each voltage level to arrive at a total combined power usage on the power supply.
  • Page 130 Information for Computer Integrators...

  • Page 131: Index

    Index bootable media, required by POST, 34 booting cold, 79 bus termination requirements, SCSI devices, add-in board IDE bus slots, 14 ISA slots, 14 Add-in boards ISA, 48 cables, IDE bus length limit, 16 PCI, 48 Caution address avoid damaging jumpers when changing, base memory, 13 extended memory, 13 avoid touching processor pins, 25...
  • Page 132 connector auxiliary power signals (non-ATX), 97 Emergency Management Port diskette drive, 97 FRU viewer, 67 fan, 98 main console window, 60 front panel, 98 phonebook, 65 IMB, 100 requirements, 59 ISA, 106 SDR viewer, 67 locations on system board, 95 SEL viewer, 66 narrow SCSI, 103 server control operations, 62...
  • Page 133 DIMM size, 12 expansion, 12 extended region, 13 ISA expansion slots, 9 installing DIMM, 24 PCI expansion slots, 9 removing DIMM, 25 ports provided, 9 video amount, 9 I2C bus for monitoring status, 17 video size, 15 what type to install, 9 bus length limit, 16 messages, error and informational, 88 controller, 16...
  • Page 134 power supply ATX connector pins, 96 SCI files, 48 auxiliary connector signals (non-ATX), SCSI bus termination requirements, 15 calculating power usage, 127 narrow connector pinout, 103 current usage, 127 wide connector, 104 main connector pins, 96 monitoring power state, 17 SCSI controller, 15 worksheet, calculating DC power, 128 SCU,...
  • Page 135 Server menu, configuring in Setup, 44 installing, 23 ISA connector, 106 Setup network (RJ45) port, 102 Advanced menu, 40 parallel port, 101 Boot Device Priority menu, 46 password jumper, 110 Boot menu, 46 PCI connectors, 107 cannot enter, need to reconfigure diskette, recovery boot settings, jumper, 110 changing configuration, 33 removing, 22...
  • Page 136 VGA monitor connector, 100 video blanking for security, 20 controller, 15 expansion, 15 extended VGA modes, 116 memory, 9 resolutions supported, 15 video controller, 9 video memory, 15 Warning components may be hot, 25 dispose of lithium battery safely, 29 ESD can damage product, 21 worksheet, calculating DC power usage, 128 write protect boot block, jumper, 111...

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