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- Page 1 C2SBX C2SBX+ USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1c...
- Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.
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Page 3: Manual Organization
Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for details. This product is intended to be professionally installed and serviced by a technician. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Conventions Used in the Manual ................iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................1-1 Contacting Supermicro ................... 1-2 C2SBX Image (for Rev. 1.21 or Older Models) ......1-3 Motherboard Layout (for Rev. 1.21 or Older Models) ....1-4 C2SBX+ Image (for Rev. 2.01 or Newer Models) ......1-5 Motherboard Layout (for Rev. - Page 5 Table of Contents PWR Button .................... 2-12 2-6 Connecting Cables ..................2-13 ATX/Auxiliary Power Connectors ............... 2-13 Processor Power Connectors ..............2-13 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ................. 2-14 Chassis Intrusion ..................2-14 Fan Headers ....................2-15 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ..........2-16 Serial Ports ....................2-16 Power Force On.....................2-17 SGPIO ......................2-17...
- Page 6 C2SBX/C2SBX+ User’s Manual Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ................3-1 Before Power On ..................3-1 No Power ....................3-1 No Video ....................3-1 Memory Errors ..................3-2 Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ..........3-2 3-2 Technical Support Procedures ................. 3-2 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions ................
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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
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: C2Sbx Image (For Rev. 1.21 Or Older Models)
Chapter 1: Introduction C2SBX Image (for the PCB Rev. 1.21 or older models) Note: This MB image and the layout shown on the next page represent the picture and layout drawing of a motherboard based upon the PCB Rev. 1.21 or an older model. -
Page 10: Motherboard Layout (For Rev. 1.21 Or Older Models)
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User’s Manual Motherboard Layout (for the PCB Rev. 1.21 or older models) CPU Fan FAN2 8-Pin PWR 4-Pin PWR Processor Intel X38 North Bridge JBT1 I-SATA0 LAN CTRL Slot7 PCI-E x1 BIOS Clear CMOS I-SATA1 I-SATA2 Slot6 PCI-E x16 GEN2 Intel ICH9R I-SATA3 Battery... -
Page 11: C2Sbx+ Image (For Rev. 2.01 Or Newer Models)
Chapter 1: Introduction C2SBX+ Image (for the PCB Rev. 2.01 or newer models) Note: This MB image and the layout shown on the next page represent the picture and layout drawing of a motherboard based upon the PCB Rev. 2.01 or a newer- model. -
Page 12: Motherboard Layout (For Rev. 2.01 Or Newer Models)
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User’s Manual Motherboard Layout (for PCB Rev. 2.01 or newer models) CPU Fan FAN2 8-Pin PWR 4-Pin PWR Processor Intel X38 North Bridge LAN CTRL Slot7 PCI-E x1 BIOS Clear CMOS Slot6 PCI-E x16 GEN2 Intel ICH9R Battery South Bridge Slot5 PCI-33 MHz JWOR SMB-to PCI Slots... -
Page 13: C2Sbx/C2Sbx+ Quick Reference
Chapter 1: Introduction C2SBX/C2SBX+ Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Chpt. 2) C1/JI SMB to PCI Slots Open/Open (Disabled) ITE IDE Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Audio Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPI2 IEEE 1394a Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 Giga-bit LAN Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) -
Page 14: Motherboard Features
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User’s Manual Motherboard Features • Single Intel® Core™2 Extreme, Quad, or Duo processor with an FSB speed of up to 1600 MHz (for C2SBX+) or up to 1330 MHz (for C2SBX) Memory • C2SBX+: Supports Non-ECC unbuffered DDR3 1600 MHz up to 4 GB in two DIMMs, or DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz up to 8GB in four DIMMs. - Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction • BIOS support for USB keyboard • Main switch override mechanism • External modem ring-on Onboard I/O • Built in ICH9R SATA Controller, 6 connectors for 6 devices • 1 floppy port interface (up to 2.88 MB) •...
- Page 16 C2SBX/C2SBX+ User’s Manual VRM V 11. 0 LGA775_Processor VRM 11. 0 CK505 CLK FSB: 1600*/1333/1066MHz PCIE_x16 DIMM_CHA PCIE_x16 DDR3 1600**/1333/1066/800MHz X38/X48* DIMM_CHB PCIE_x16 PCIE_x16 Graphic 1_PCIE_x1 Slot PCIE_x 1 SATA/300 6xSATAII 2_PCIX_64 PXH-V PCIE_x 4 Ports Slot s Bridge ICH9R USB2.0/1.1 12x U SB2.
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Page 17: Chipset Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview The Intel X38/X48 Chipset is specially designed for use with Intel® Core™2 Ex- treme, Quad, or Duo processors in the LGA775 Land Grid Array Package and the ICH9R-based workstations. It consists of three primary components: the Memory Controller Hub (MCH), the I/O Controller Hub (ICH9R) and the PXH-V chip. -
Page 18: Recovery From Ac Power Loss
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User’s Manual 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 19: Power Supply
Chapter 1: Introduction enhance clock control. A hardware-based component provides software-indepen- dent thermal management that is compatible with the ACPI Revision 3.0a. Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. -
Page 20: Versatile Media Capabilities
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User’s Manual Versatile Media Capabilities High Definition Audio The High Definition Audio Controller embedded in the ICH9R delivers up to 4 codecs that can be used for different types of codecs, such as audio and modem codecs. Operating at 3.3V or 1.5V, the embedded Audio Controller supports a multi-channel audio stream, 32-bit sample depth, up to 192 kHz of same rate, and can be used with a variety of microphones for input. -
Page 21: Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The fol- lowing measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •... -
Page 22: Processor And Heatsink Installation
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: 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 23 Chapter 2: Installation North Center Edge Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU at the North Center Edge and the South Center Edge of the CPU. Align CPU Pin1 (the CPU corner marked with a triangle) against the socket corner that is marked with a South Center Edge triangle cutout.
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Page 24: Installing The Heatsink
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Installing the Heatsink Locate the CPU Fan on the moth- erboard. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.) Position the heatsink in such a way that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan and are not interfering with other components. -
Page 25: Removing The Heatsink
Chapter 2: Installation Once all four fasteners are securely inserted into the mounting holes and the heatsink is properly installed on the motherboard, connect the heatsink fan wires to the CPU Fan connector. Removing the Heatsink Unplug the power cord from the power supply. -
Page 26: Installing Dimms
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Installing DIMMs Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is interleaved to improve performance. (See step 1.) -
Page 27: Installing And Removing Dimms
Chapter 2: Installation Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub flash 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 28: Control Panel Connectors/Io Ports
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the Figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions Back Panel Connectors Keyboard (Purple) PS/2 Mouse (Green) COM Ports 1/2 (Turquoise) -
Page 29: Front Control Panel
These connectors are de- signed specifically for use with the Supermicro server chassis. See the Figure for descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions. -
Page 30: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the LED_Anode table on the right for pin definitions. PWR LED Signal HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located HDD LED on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. -
Page 31: Oh/Fan Fail Led
Chapter 2: Installation NIC1 Indicator GLAN1/2 LED The NIC (Network Interface Control- Pin Definitions (JF1) ler) LED connection for GLAN port1 Pin# Definition is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. LED_Anode Attach the NIC LED cables to display NIC1 LED Signal network activity. -
Page 32: Reset Button
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located Pin Definitions (JF1) on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a Pin# Definition hardware reset switch on the computer Reset case. Refer to the table on the right for Ground pin definitions. -
Page 33: Connecting Cables
Chapter 2: Installation Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # Definition ATX Main Power and Auxiliary +3.3V +3.3V Power Connectors -12V +3.3V A 24-pin main power connector is PS_ON located at J40, and a 4-pin power connector is located at J41 on the motherboard. -
Page 34: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB (USB# 0-5) There are 12 USB 2.0 (Universal Pin# Definitions 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). Another four con- Ground nectors: USB 6/7 (J44) and USB 8/9 (J45) are Front Panel Connectors. -
Page 35: Fan Headers
Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions The C2SBX/C2SBX+ has five chassis fan Pin# Definition headers (Fan1 to Fan5). Fan 1 is the CPU Ground Fan. Fan 2 to Fan 5 are system/chassis +12V fans. (Note: Pins 1-3 of a 4-pin fan header Tachometer are backward compatible with a traditional PWR Modulation... -
Page 36: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Ps/2 Mouse Ports
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports Mouse Port Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 Pin# Definition mouse are located at J28. See the Data table on the right for pin definitions. (The mouse port is above the key- Ground board port. -
Page 37: Power Force On
Chapter 2: Installation Power Force On Jumper JPF allows you to enable or Power Force On Jumper Settings (JPF) disable the Power Force-On function. Jumper Setting Definition If enabled, the power will always stay on Open Normal automatically. If this function is disabled (default) (the normal setting), the user needs Closed... -
Page 38: Wake-On-Ring
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is des- ignated JWOR. This function allows Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions your computer to receive and be Pin# Definition "awakened" by an incoming call to Ground the modem when the system is in Wake-up the suspend state. See the table on the right for pin definitions. -
Page 39: Speaker
Chapter 2: Installation GLAN 1 (Giga-bit Ethernet Port) A G-bit Ethernet port is located at GLAN1 J11 on the IO backplane. This port accepts RJ45 type cables. Speaker A Speaker header is located at J9 on Speaker Connection Pin Definitions the motherboard. See the table on Pin Setting Definition the right for speaker pin definitions. -
Page 40: High Definition Audio (Hda)
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual High Definition Audio (HDA) The C2SBX/C2SBX+ features a 7.1+2 Channel Orange: Blue: Line-In CEN/LFE High Definition Audio (HDA) (J46) codec that Black: Back provides 10 DAC channels, simultaneously Green:Front Surround supporting 7.1 sound playback and two channels Grey: Side of independent stereo sound output (multiple Pink: Mic-In Surround streaming) through the front panel stereo out for... -
Page 41: Front Panel Audio Control
Chapter 2: Installation Front Panel Audio Control When front panel headphones are HD Front Panel Audio Pin Definitions plugged in, the back panel audio output Pin# Signal is disabled. This is done through the MIC_L FP Audio header (J12). If the front AUD_GND panel interface card is not connected to MIC_R... -
Page 42: Ieee 1394A Connection
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual IEEE 1394a Connection JFW1 Pin Definitions JFW1 and JFW2 provide the IEEE Pin# Defin. Pin# Defin 1394a connections on the mother- PTPA0+ PTPA0- board. See the tables on the right for PTPB0+ PTPB0- pin definitions. PWR 1394a PWR 1394a JFW2 Pin Definitions Pin#... -
Page 43: Jumper Settings
Chapter 2: Installation Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To m o dif y t he o p er at i o n of t he motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumper Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. -
Page 44: Cmos Clear
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual 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 45: Audio Enable
Chapter 2: Installation Audio Enable Audio Enable JPAC enables or disables the onboard Jumper Settings audio connections. See the table on Pin# Definition the right for jumper settings.The default Enabled (default) setting is Enabled. Disabled SMBus to PCI/PCI-E Slots SMBus to PCI-X/PCI-Exp Slots Jumpers JI C1/JI C2 allow you to connect... -
Page 46: Ide Enable/Disable
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual IDE Enable/Disable IDE Enable Jumper Settings JP2 enables or disables the IDE con- Pin# Definition nector on the motherboard. See the Enabled (default) table on the right for jumper settings. Disabled The default setting is Enabled. IEEE 1394a Enable JPI2 allows the user to use the 1394a Enable Jumper Settings... -
Page 47: Usb Wake-Up
Chapter 2: Installation USB Wake-Up Use JPUSB jumpers to enable the function of "Sys- tem Waking-Up via USB devices". These jumpers allow you to "wake up" the system by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking the USB mouse of your system. -
Page 48: Onboard Indicators
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Onboard Indicators Link Activity GLAN LEDs A Gigabit-LAN port is (J11) located above (Rear View: When facing the USB Port 1/2 on the I/O Backpanel. This rear side of the chassis) Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. GLAN Activity Indicator The green LED indicates activity, while LED Setting... -
Page 49: Onboard Power Led
Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED (LE1) Onboard PWR LED Indicator (LE1) Pin Definitions The Onboard 3.3V Standby Power LED LED Color Definition is located at LE1 on the motherboard. System Off When LE1 is off, the system is off. When Standby Power On the LED is on, the power is on. - Page 50 C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Parallel Port, Floppy Drive and IDE Hard Drive Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. •...
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Page 51: I-Sata Connectors
Chapter 2: Installation I-SATA Connectors SATA Connectors Six Serial ATA (SATA) Connectors (JS0- Pin Definitions Pin# Signal JS5) are located on the motherboard Ground to provide serial link connections for SATA_TXP faster data transmission than that of the SATA_TXN traditional Parallel ATA. These SATA con- Ground nectors are supported by the Intel ICH9R SATA_RXN... -
Page 52: Floppy Connector
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Floppy Connector Floppy Drive Connector Pin Definitions (Floppy) The floppy connector is located at Pin# Definition Pin # Definition J27. See the table below for pin Ground FDHDIN definitions. Ground Reserved FDEDIN Ground Index Ground Motor Enable Ground Drive Select B Ground Drive Select B Ground... -
Page 53: Ide Connectors
Chapter 2: Installation IDE Connector IDE Drive Connector Pin Definitions An ITE IDE Connector is located at Pin# Definition Pin # Definition J3 on the C2SBX/C2SBX+. Be sure to Reset IDE Ground close Pin 1 and Pin 2 of JP2 to enable Host Data 7 Host Data 8 the IDE connectors before using this... - Page 54 C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Notes 2-34...
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Page 55: 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 56: Memory Errors
Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to end-us- ers, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. -
Page 57: Frequently Asked Questions
4. Distributors: For immediate assistance, please have your account number ready when placing a call to our technical support department. We can be reached by e-mail at support@supermicro.com, by phone at:(408) 503-8000, option 2, or by fax at (408)503-8019. Frequently Asked Questions... - Page 58 Answer: It is recommended that you do not upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site.
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Page 59: Returning Merchandise For Service
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Question: How do I utilize the onboard HD sound? Answer: The onboard HD sound available on the C2SBX/C2SBX+ 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 60 C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Notes...
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Page 61: Chapter 4: Bios
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to prevent possible boot failure. Note: The SPI BIOS chip used in the C2SBX/C2SBX+ is not removable. To replace a damaged SPI BIOS chip, please send the motherboard to Supermicro for repair. -
Page 62: Running Setup
C2SBX/C2SBX+ 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 the next page). -
Page 63: 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 fields. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields, and enter the correct data. - Page 64 C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Native Mode Operation Select Serial ATA to use the SATA mode, or select Auto to use the 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.
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Page 65: System Memory
Chapter 4: BIOS CHS Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: TYPE: This item displays the type of IDE or SATA drive. Cylinders: This item indicates the number of cylinders detected by the BIOS. Headers: This item indicates the number of headers. Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors. -
Page 66: Advanced Setup
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Extended Memory This display informs you how much extended memory is detected in the system. 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>. -
Page 67: Power Loss Control
Chapter 4: BIOS ACPI Mode Select Yes to use the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) power management feature on your system. The options are Yes and No. ACPI Sleep Mode This feature allows you to decide which ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) power management mode to use when in the sleep mode. -
Page 68: Advanced Processor Options
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Advanced Processor Options Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. CPU Speed This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor. Frequency Ratio (Available when supported by the CPU.) The feature allows the user to set the internal frequency multiplier for the CPU. The default setting is Default. - Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS Set to Disabled to use Thermal Manager 1 (TM1), allowing CPU clocking to be regulated via CPU Internal Clock modulation when the CPU temperature reaches the overheat threshold. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU.) The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled.
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Page 70: Advanced Chipset Control
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Enhanced Intel Speed Step Support (Available when supported by the CPU.) Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The default setting is GV1/GV3. -
Page 71: Legacy Usb Support
Chapter 4: BIOS Route Port 80h Cycles to This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are Disabled, PCI and LPC. Legacy USB Support This setting allows you to enable support for Legacy USB devices. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. - Page 72 C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Cache Base 512K-640K If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the memory area: 512K-640K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or written into the L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select Uncached to disable this function.
- Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, high-throughout device may benefit from a greater clock rate. The options are Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h. For Unix, Novelle and other Operating Systems, please select the option: other.
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Page 74: Onboard Lan
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, high-throughout device may benefit from a greater clock rate. The options are Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h. For Unix, Novelle and other Operating Systems, please select the option: other. -
Page 75: Dma Channel
Chapter 4: BIOS Interrupt This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for Serial Port A. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4. Serial Port B This setting allows you to assign control of Serial Port B. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, Auto (BIOS- controlled) and OS- Controlled. -
Page 76: Dmi Event Logging
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual 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 77: Flow Control
Chapter 4: BIOS Flow Control This item allows you to select the flow control option for the console. The options are: None, XON/XOFF, and CTS/RTS. Console Connection This item allows you to decide how console redirection is to be connected: either Direct or Via Modem. - Page 78 Tolerances’, the installed CPU can now send its ‘Temperature Toler- ance’ to the motherboard resulting in better CPU thermal management. Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor (Low, Medium and High). This makes it easier for the user to understand the CPU’s temperature status,...
- Page 79 Chapter 4: BIOS System Temperature This feature displays the absolute system temperature (i.e., 34 Fan1 - Fan 5 If the feature of Auto Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS will automatically display the status of the fan as specified. Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans.
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Page 80: Security Settings
C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual 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 81 Chapter 4: BIOS Fixed Disk Boot Sector Select Normal to enable the feature of Write-Protect to protect the boot sector on the hard drives from virus intrusion. Password on Boot When set to Enabled, a user will need to key-in a password to enter the system at system boot.
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Page 82: Boot Settings
C2SBX/C2SBX+ 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 Specific Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section. -
Page 83: 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 84 C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Notes 4-24...
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Page 85: Post Error Beep Codes
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors. Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem. - Page 86 C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual Notes...
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Page 87: Appendix B: Installing The Windows Os
RAID settings before you install the OS and other software drivers. To install the Linux OS or to configure RAID settings, please refer to the OS Installation or RAID Configuration User Guides posted on our web site at www.supermicro.com/support/ manuals. -
Page 88: Without Raid Functions
After the Windows XP/2003 Installation is completed, the system will auto- matically reboot. Insert the Supermicro Setup CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during system reboot, and the main screen will appear. B-2 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS to Systems... -
Page 89: Installing Other Software Programs And Drivers
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Appendix C Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers 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. - Page 90 C2SBX/C2SBX+ User's Manual C-2 Configuring 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 91 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 that you use Supero Doctor II.
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- Page 93 (Disclaimer Continued) 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 significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
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