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  • Page 1 C2SBM-Q USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • 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, Inc. ("Supermicro") reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software, if any, and documentation may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent.

  • Page 3: Manual Organization

    This manual is written for system integrators , PC technician and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the C2SBM-Q motherboard. The C2SBM-Q supports a single Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad processor with a system bus speed of 1333/1066/800 MHz. The Intel Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad processor supports the 775-Land Grid Array Package that inter- faces with the motherboard via an LGA775 socket.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Checklist ..................... 1-1 Contacting Supermicro ................1-2 C2SBM-Q Image ............... 1-3 C2SBM-Q Layout ............... 1-4 C2SBM-Q Quick Reference ............1-5 Motherboard Features ................1-6 Intel Q35 Chipset: System Block Diagram ..........1-8 Chipset Overview ................... 1-9 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..............1-10 PC Health Monitoring ...................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Chassis Intrusion ..................2-14 Fan Headers ..................... 2-15 VGA Connector ..................2-15 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ..........2-16 Serial Ports ....................2-16 Wake-On-Ring ..................2-17 Wake-On-LAN ..................2-17 GLAN1 Port ....................2-18 Speaker Connector .................. 2-18 High Defi...
  • Page 6 C2SBM-Q User’s Manual Returning Merchandise for Service ..............3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Introduction ....................... 4-1 Running Setup ....................4-2 Main BIOS Setup ..................... 4-2 Advanced Setup ....................4-7 Security Setup ....................4-19 TPM State ....................... 4-21 Boot Settings ....................4-22 Exit ........................

  • 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 mother- board.

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    C2SBM-Q User’s Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 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: C2Sbm-Q Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction C2SBM-Q Image Note: All pictures and drawings shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as those...

  • Page 10: Motherboard Layout

    FSB termination voltage may result in system instability. If this occurs, revert to the default settings. In addition, extra fans may be needed for proper system cooling. The C2SBM-Q offers the option of "overclocking" however, Supermicro is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of overclocking.

  • Page 11: C2Sbm-Q Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction C2SBM-Q Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Chapter 2) JFSB1/JFSB2/JFSB3 Front Side Bus Frequency All Pins 1-2 (Auto) C1/JI SMB to PCI Slots Open/Open (Disabled) JPAC Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 Giga-bit LAN Enable...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    C2SBM-Q User’s Manual Motherboard Features Processor • Single Intel Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad Processor with a system bus speed of 1333/1066/800 MHz. • Supports Intel Dual Core Technology, Hyper-Threading, Wide Dynamic Execu- tion FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI), Advanced Digital Media Boost, Smart...

  • Page 13: Vga Connector

    Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard I/O • Built in ICH9DO SATA Controller, four connectors for up to four devices Note: The onboard SATA 0,1,4,5 may be displayed as SATA 0,1,2,3 as the order on the silkscreen may differ from the one shown in the BIOS (see Chapter 4). •...

  • Page 14: Block Diagram

    LPC I/O LPC I/O HD_AUDIO SER.1/2 PORTS C2SBM-Q System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the following pages for the actual specifi cations of each motherboard.

  • Page 15: Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview The Intel Q35 Chipset is specially designed for use with Intel Core 2 Duo and Quad processors. It consists of two primary components: the Graphic Memory Control- ler Hub (GMCH) and the I/O Controller Hub (ICH9DO). The GMCH manages the data fl...

  • Page 16: Recovery From Ac Power Loss

    BIOS chapter of this manual to change this setting. The default set- ting is Last State. PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the C2SBM-Q. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring.

  • Page 17: Power Supply

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates of 1 GHz and faster. C2SBM-Q accommodates 12V ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifi cations required by the CPU, some are inadequate.

  • Page 18: Versatile Media Capabilities

    32-bit sample depth, up to 192 kHz of same rate, and can be used with a variety of microphones for input. With these versatile audio capabilities built in, the C2SBM-Q provides the user with a surreal audio experience that is larger than life.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam- age 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 •...

  • Page 20: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    C2SBM-Q User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: 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 LGA 775 socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2: Installation 3. Use your thumb and your index fi n- Top Center Edge ger to hold the CPU at the top center edge and the bottom center edge of the CPU. 4. Align CPU Pin1 (the CPU corner marked with a triangle) against the socket corner that is marked with a Bottom Center Edge...
  • Page 22 C2SBM-Q 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 in such a way that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan and are not interfered with other components.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation 8. Repeat Step 6 to insert all four heatsink fasteners into the mounting holes. 9. Once all four fasteners are securely insert- ed into the mounting holes and the heatsink is properly installed on the motherboard, connect the heatsink fan wires to the CPU Fan connector.

  • Page 24: Installing Dimms

    Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above). Memory Support The C2SBM-Q supports up to 8 GB Unbuffered Non-ECC DDR2 800/677 MHz in 4 DIMMs. Populating DIMM#1A,DIMM#1B, and/or DIMM#2A, DIMM#2B with memory modules of the same size and of the same type will result in dual channel, two-way interleaved memory that is faster than the single channel, non-interleaved memory.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installation Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub fl ash memory (System 1 MB 3.99 BIOS) Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 I/O APIC (4 Kbytes)

  • Page 26: Control Panel Connectors/Io Ports

    C2SBM-Q User's Manual Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 2-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. 1. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports...

  • Page 27: Front Control Panel

    Chapter 2: Installation 2. Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifi - cally for use with Super Micro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 28: Front Control Panel Pin Defi Nitions

    C2SBM-Q User's Manual 3. Front Control Panel Pin Defi nitions Power LED Power LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located Pin# Defi nition on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the LED_Anode+ table on the right for pin defi nitions.

  • Page 29: Oh/Fan Fail Led

    Chapter 2: Installation NIC1 Indicator GLAN 1 LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Control- Pin# Defi nition ler) LED connection for the GLAN port LED_Anode+ is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. NIC1 LED Attach the NIC LED cables to display Signal network activity.

  • Page 30: Reset Button

    C2SBM-Q User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located Pin# Defi nition on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a Reset hardware reset switch on the computer Ground case. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 31: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 2: Installation Connecting Cables ATX/Auxiliary Power ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions Connectors Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition A 24-pin main power connector is +3.3V +3.3V located at J40. This power connector -12V +3.3V meet the SSI EPS 12V specifi cation. See the table on the right for pin PS_ON defi...

  • Page 32: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    C2SBM-Q User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB (0-5) There are 11 USB 2.0 (Universal Pin# Defi nitions Serial Bus) ports/headers on the motherboard. Six of them are Back Panel USB ports: USB 0/1 (J11) and USB 2/3/4/5 (J43). The other four are...

  • Page 33: Fan Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers The C2SBM-Q has three chassis fan head- ers (Fan 1 to Fan 3). Fan 1 is the CPU Fan. Fan Header Fan 2 to Fan 3 are system/chassis fans. Pin Defi nitions (Fan1-3) Pin# Defi nition...
  • Page 34 C2SBM-Q User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Mouse Ports Defi nitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 Pin# Defi nition mouse are located at J28. See the Data table on the right for pin defi nitions.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring Pin Defi nitions The Wake-On-Ring header is des- (JWOR) ignated JWOR. This function allows Pin# Defi nition your computer to receive and be Ground "awakened" by an incoming call when Wake-up in the suspend state. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 36: Speaker Connector

    C2SBM-Q User's Manual GLAN 1 (Gigabit Ethernet Port) A G-bit Ethernet port is located at J11 on the IO backplane. This port accepts RJ45 type cables. GLAN1 Speaker Speaker Connector (J9) A Speaker/Buzzer header (J9) is Pin Setting Defi nition located on the motherboard.

  • Page 37: High Defi Nition Audio (Hda)

    Chapter 2: Installation High Defi nition Audio (HDA) Orange: The C2SBM-Q features a 7.1+2 Channel Blue: Line-In CEN/LFE High Defi nition Audio (HDA) (J46) codec that provides 10DAC channels, simultaneously Green:Front Black: Back Surround supporting 7.1 sound playback and two channels...

  • Page 38: Front Panel Audio Control

    C2SBM-Q User's Manual Front Panel Audio Control High Defi nition Fron Panel Audio When front panel headphones are Pin# Signal plugged in, the back panel audio output MC_L is disabled. This is done through the FP AUD_GND Audio header (J12). If the front panel...

  • Page 39: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 40: Audio Enable

    C2SBM-Q User's Manual Audio Enable IDE Enable (JPAC) JPAC enables or disables the onboard audio Pin# Defi nition connections. See the table on the right for jumper Enabled (*default) settings. The default setting is Enabled. Disabled Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog function. Watch...

  • Page 41: Cpu Front Side Bus Speed

    Chapter 2: Installation CPU Front Side Bus Speed CPU FSB Jumper Settings JFSB1, JFSB2 and JFSB3 allow you to JFSB3 JFSB2 JFSB1 Frequency set the Front Side Bus Frequency. See *Auto the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Open 333MHz (*Default: Auto.)

  • Page 42: Ide Enable/Disable

    C2SBM-Q User's Manual IDE Enable/Disable IDE Enable (JP2) JP2 enables or disables IDE#1 on the Pin# Defi nition C2SBM-Q. See the table on the right Enabled (*default) for jumper settings. The default setting Disabled is enabled. A. IDE Enable CPU Fan...

  • Page 43: Usb Wake-Up

    Chapter 2: Installation USB Wake-Up Use JPUSB jumpers to enable the function of "System Wake-Up via USB devices", which al- JPUSB2 (Front Panel USB lows you to "wake-up" the system by pressing a Wake-up) key on the USB keyboard or by clicking the USB Pin# Defi...

  • Page 44: Onboard Indicators

    C2SBM-Q User's Manual Onboard Indicators GLAN Activity Indicator GLAN LEDs Color Status Defi nition There is one Gigabit-LAN port (J11). Yellow Flashing Active This Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two GLAN Link Indicator LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, amber LED Color Defi...

  • Page 45: Onboard Power Led

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED (LE1) The Onboard 3.3V Standby Power LED is Onboard PWR LED Indicator (LE1) located at LE1 on the motherboard. When LED Color Defi nition LE1 is off, the system is off. When the System Off green light is on, the system is on.

  • Page 46: Ide Hard Drive Connections

    There is one IDE Connector on the Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition C2SBM-Q. Be sure to close Pin 1 and Reset IDE Ground Pin 2 of JP2 to enable the IDE connector Host Data 7 Host Data 8 before using it.

  • Page 47: Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 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 48: Memory Errors

    1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our web site (http:// www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/) before contacting Technical Support. 2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our web site at (http://www.supermicro com/support/bios/).

  • Page 49: Frequently Asked Questions

    (408)503-8019. Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The C2SBM-Q supports unbuffered, DDR2 667/800 MHz memory mod- ules. See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system.

  • Page 50: Returning Merchandise For Service

    C2SBM-Q User's Manual Question: How do I utilize the onboard HD sound? Answer: The onboard HD sound available on the C2SBM-Q can be enabled with the audio driver software that was included in your motherboard package. When activated, sound will be routed through the jacks next to the LAN Port according to the audio connection descriptions listed on Page 2-8.

  • Page 51: Chapter 4: Bios

    Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the C2SBM-Q.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 52: Running Setup

    C2SBM-Q 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 appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (see next page).

  • Page 53: 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 54 C2SBM-Q User's Manual Native Mode Operation Select Serial ATA for SATA or select Auto (Native Mode) for ATA. The options are: Serial ATA and Auto. Serial ATA (SATA) RAID Enable Select Enable to enable Serial ATA RAID Functions. (*For the Windows OS environment, use the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: BIOS IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave/SATA Port2/SATA Port3/Ext. Primary Master/Slave These settings allow the user to set the parameters of slots indicated above. Hit <Enter> to activate the following sub-menu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct confi gurations accordingly. The items included in the sub- menu are the following: Type This option allows you to select the type of IDE hard drive.
  • Page 56 C2SBM-Q User's Manual The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: LBA Format Total Sectors: This item displays the number of total sectors available in the LBA Format. Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum capacity in the LBA Format.

  • Page 57: Advanced Setup

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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>. Boot Features Quiet Mode This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the graphic logo screen display...
  • Page 58 C2SBM-Q User's Manual ACPI Sleep Mode Use the setting to determine if you want to use the ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface) power management on your system when the system enter into the sleep mode. The options are S1, S3 and S1S3.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: BIOS Watch Dog Select Enabled to automatically reset the system if the system is not active for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Summary Screen This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the summary screen which displays the system confi...
  • Page 60 C2SBM-Q User's Manual Compatible FPU Code (Available when supported by the CPU.) Set to Enabled to keep the content of the last instruction Operating Code (OPCode) in the fl oating point (FP) state. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Split Lock Operation Set to Enabled to mask alignment check exceptions for split-lock transactions.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: BIOS Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and restart the system for the change to take effect.) Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. No Execute Mode Memory Protection (Available when supported by the CPU and the OS.) Set to Enabled to enable Execute Disable Bit and allow the processor to classify...
  • Page 62 C2SBM-Q User's Manual Default Primary Video Adapter This feature allows the user to select the video device used by the BIOS during POST. If set to Auto, PEG, PCI, IGD (Internal Graphics Device) devices will be selected. If set to IGD (Internal Graphics Device), IGD and PCI devices will be selected.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: BIOS Memory Cache Cache System BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer and allow BIOS to write (cache) data into this reserved memory area.
  • Page 64 C2SBM-Q User's Manual Cache Extended Memory If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select Uncached to disable this function.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: BIOS Option ROM Scan When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Enable Master This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master.
  • Page 66 C2SBM-Q User's Manual Enable Master This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, high- throughout device may benefi...
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: BIOS Interrupt This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for Serial Port B. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4. Serial Port C This setting allows you to decide how the system controls Serial Port C. The options are Enabled (user defi...
  • Page 68 C2SBM-Q User's Manual manufacturer to give the CPU and system fans additional time needed for CPU and system cooling. The Early Alarm Setting: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (including the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered as soon as the CPU temperature reaches the CPU overheat threshold as predefi...

  • Page 69: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: BIOS Security Settings 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 70 C2SBM-Q User's Manual Fixed Disk Boot Sector Select Normal to enable the function of Write-Protect to protect the boot sector on the hard drives against viruses. Password on Boot When this feature is set to Enabled, a password is required for a user to enter the system at bootup.

  • Page 71: Tpm State

    Chapter 4: BIOS Trusted Platform Module (TPM) State (Available if the TPM Support Option is enabled in the Security Setting) Choose the TPM State menu from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Current TPM State This item shows the current TPM State only.

  • Page 72: Boot Settings

    C2SBM-Q User's Manual Boot Settings Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specifi c Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section.

  • Page 73: Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 74 C2SBM-Q User's Manual Notes 4-24...

  • Page 75: Appendix A: Bios Post Messages

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages 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 or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages.
  • Page 76 C2SBM-Q User's Manual 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 77 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages 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 78 C2SBM-Q User's Manual 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. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
  • Page 79 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter Setup and change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card).
  • Page 80 C2SBM-Q User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 81: Appendix B: Bios Post Codes

    Appendix B: BIOS 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 82 C2SBM-Q 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 83 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes 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)
  • Page 84 C2SBM-Q 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 85 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description Unknown interrupt Check Intel Branding string Alert Standard Format initialization 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...
  • Page 86 C2SBM-Q User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 87: Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Appendix C Software Installation Instructions A. Installing Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.
  • Page 88 C2SBM-Q User's Manual B. Confi guring 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 89 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/User- Guide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.
  • Page 90 C2SBM-Q User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 91 (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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