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Dual Xeon Server Board
Socket 604
User's Manual
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  • Page 1 SI-2Ns44X Series Dual Xeon Server Board Socket 604 User’s Manual Rev. 1.00...
  • Page 2 Copyright and Warranty Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on part of the vendor, who assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality, accuracy or fitness for any particular part of this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ............ 1-1 1.1. Features & Specifications............1-1 1.2. Layout Diagram..............1-3 1.3. Jumpers & Connectors Description........1-4 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..........2-1 2.1. CPU Socket ................2-1 2.2. System Memory ..............2-2 2.3. Connectors, Headers, and Switches ........2-3 2.3.1.
  • Page 4 3.2.2. Advanced Chipset Features ........3-9 3.2.3. Integrated Peripherals ..........3-10 3.2.4. Power Management Setup ........3-16 3.2.5. PnP/PCI Configurations.......... 3-18 3.3. Security Menu ..............3-20 3.4. PC Health Menu ..............3-21 3.5. Clk/Misc. Menu..............3-22 3.6. Exit Menu ................3-24 Chapter 4.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1. Features & Specifications  • Supports dual Intel Xeon (Nocona) FSB 800MHz up to 3.80GHz and higher Chipset • Intel Lindenhurst-VS • Intel ICH5 • 2x Intel PXH Networking Security • SI-2Ns441: Onboard one Cavium CN-1120 Security Micro Processor supporting IPSec/SSL (Default) •...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 Expansion Slot • 1x PCI-X 64bit/133MHz (3.3V) Internal I/O Connectors • 1x 44pin IDE connector • 2x SATA connectors • 1x VGA header • 1x COM port header (COM2) • 1x USB 2.0 header (Each header support two USB 2.0 devices) •...

  • Page 7: Layout Diagram

    Introduction 1.2. Layout Diagram User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Jumpers & Connectors Description

    Chapter 1 1.3. Jumpers & Connectors Description Jumpers Description Default Setting CCMOS1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header Pins 1-2 Closed (Normal) Connectors Description ATX12V1 8-Pin EPS12V Power Connector ATXPWR1 24-Pin EPS12V Power Connector COM2 Connection Header for Additional COM Port DIMM1~DIMM4 DDR DIMM Slots FAN1/FAN4 CPU and System Fan Power Connectors for CPU1...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2.1. CPU Socket This server board provides dual 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets to install the Intel Xeon CPU. You may install either one or two CPUs, but to set up system with only one CPU, it MUST be installed in the primary socket (socket “CPU1” in this model).

  • Page 10: System Memory

    Chapter 2 2.2. System Memory This server board provides four 240-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) slots for Registered ECC DIMM modules with memory expansion size up to 16GB. ATTENTION: Populate the DDR DIMMs in-order and in-pair (of the same type and size) by starting from DIMM1+DIMM2 to DIMM3+DIMM4.

  • Page 11: Connectors, Headers, And Switches

    Hardware Setup 2.3. Connectors, Headers, and Switches All the connectors, headers and switches mentioned here are depending on your system configuration. Some features you may (or may not) have to connect or to configure depending on the peripherals you have connected. WARNING: Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing any peripheral or component.

  • Page 12: Fan Connectors

    Chapter 2 2.3.2. FAN Connectors These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. The CPU must be kept cool by using a powerful fan with heatsink. The system is capable of monitoring the speed of the CPU fan. •...

  • Page 13: Cmos Memory Clearing Header

    Hardware Setup 2.3.3. CMOS Memory Clearing Header This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory. • Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Normal operation. • Pin 2-3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory. ATTENTION: Turn the system power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Switches & Indicators Connection Headers

    Chapter 2 2.3.4. Front Panel Switches & Indicators Connection Headers This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection.

  • Page 15: Pci Slot

    Hardware Setup 2.3.5. PCI Slot This slot provides one 64bit/133MHz PCI add-on-card connection (3.3V). User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Additional Usb Port Connection Header

    Chapter 2 2.3.6. Additional USB Port Connection Header This header provides two additional USB port connections. Signal Signal - Data 0 - Data 1 + Data 0 + Data 1 SI-2Ns44X Series...

  • Page 17: Ide Disk Drive Connector

    Hardware Setup 2.3.7. IDE Disk Drive Connector This connector provides IDE hard drive connection (Pitch 2.5). User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: System Management Bus Connection Header

    2-10 Chapter 2 2.3.8. System Management Bus Connection Header This header provides the connection to system management bus (SMBus). SI-2Ns44X Series...

  • Page 19: Additional Com Port Connection Header

    Hardware Setup 2-11 2.3.9. Additional COM Port Connection Header This header provides one external COM2 port connection. Pin Signal Pin Signal DCD (Data Carrier RXD (Receive-Data) Detect) TXD (Transfer-Data) (Data-Terminal-Ready) DSR (Data-Set-Ready) CTS (Clear-to-Send) (Request-to-Send) RI (Ring-Indicator) VCC (+5V) User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Connection Header For Parallel Port

    2-12 Chapter 2 2.3.10. Connection Header for Parallel Port This header provides one external LPT port connection. Pin Signal Pin Signal STB# AFD# ERR# INIT# SLIN# 10 GND 12 GND 14 GND 16 GND 18 GND ACK# 20 GND BUSY 22 GND SLCT 26 VCC...

  • Page 21: Serial Ata Connectors

    Hardware Setup 2-13 2.3.11. Serial ATA connectors These connectors each provide one Serial ATA channel connection. User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Low Pin Count Connection Header

    2-14 Chapter 2 2.3.12. Low Pin Count Connection Header (Reserved for internal testing) SI-2Ns44X Series...

  • Page 23: Led Connector For Network Interface

    Hardware Setup 2-15 2.3.13. LED Connector for Network Interface These headers are reserved for connecting LED indicators of Network Interface Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal LAN6_ACT LAN6_Link LAN1_ACT LAN1_Link LAN6_100 LAN6_1000 LAN1_100 LAN1_1000 LAN5_ACT LAN5_Link LAN2_ACT LAN2_Link LAN5_100 LAN5_1000 LAN2_100...

  • Page 24: External Keyboard/Mouse Connection Header

    2-16 Chapter 2 2.3.14. External Keyboard/Mouse Connection Header This header provides the external connection to keyboard and mouse. Signal Signal KB Data Mouse Data Ground Ground KB Clock Mouse Clock SI-2Ns44X Series...

  • Page 25: Connection Header For Vga Output

    Hardware Setup 2-17 2.3.15. Connection Header for VGA Output This header provides one external VGA port connection. Signal Signal Green Blue Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground DDC Data H.SYNC V.SYNC DDC Clock User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: External I/O Panel

    2-18 Chapter 2 2.3.16. External I/O Panel • COM1: Serial port connector • USB1: USB 2.0 connectors • LAN1~LAN4: Optical SPF GbE LAN connectors (Default) • LAN5~LAN8: RJ-45 w/ Transformer and LED single port GbE LAN connectors (Default) SI-2Ns44X Series...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM that you can update the BIOS utility. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program that deals with the basic level of communication between processor and peripherals. Use the BIOS Setup program only when installing motherboard, reconfiguring system, or prompted to “Run Setup”.

  • Page 28: Main Menu

    Chapter 3 3.1. Main Menu Date (mm:dd:yy) This item sets the date you specify (usually the current date) in the format of [Month], [Date], and [Year]. Time (hh:mm:ss) This item sets the time you specify (usually the current time) in the format of [Hour], [Minute], and [Second].
  • Page 29 BIOS Setup IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, Compact Flash (CF1), IDE Channel 2 Slave, IDE Channel 3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: IDE HDD Auto-Detection This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing the <Enter> key.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 Cylinder This item configures the numbers of cylinders. Head This item configures the numbers of read/write heads. Precomp This item displays the number of cylinders at which to change the write timing. Landing Zone This item displays the number of cylinders specified as the landing zone for the read/write heads.

  • Page 31: Advanced Menu

    BIOS Setup 3.2. Advanced Menu 3.2.1. Advanced BIOS Features CPU L3 Cache: This item is used to enable the L3 cache (default setting), and appears only for certain CPU (Intel processor with HT Technology Extreme Edition) that possesses L3 cache. User’s Manual...
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 Hyper-Threading Technology: This item is used to enable the functionality of the processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and will appear only when using such processor. The Hyper-Threading Technology helps your PC work more efficiently by maximizing processor resources and enabling a single processor to run two separate threads of software simultaneously, bringing forth greater performance and system responsiveness when running multiple applications at once.
  • Page 33 BIOS Setup NX BIOS Control When set to [Disabled], this NX features flag will be forced to return to 0. Back to Advanced BIOS Features Setup Menu: Hard Disk Boot Priority: This item selects the hard disks booting priority. By pressing <Enter> key, you can enter its submenu where the hard disks detected can be selected for the booting sequence to boot up system.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 Delay IDE Initial (Secs): This item allows the BIOS to support some old or special IDE devices by prolonging this delay time. A larger value will give more delay time to the device for which to initialize and to prepare for activation. Remote Access Config: This item enables remote access to system through serial port.

  • Page 35: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup 3.2.2. Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Data Integrity Mode This item selects the type of DRAM in your system. ECC is “Error Checking and Correction”. Choose the ECC option only when your memory is ECC type. MCH Compliance Mode This item controls the entry by the MCH into Compliance Mode on all PCI Express ports.

  • Page 36: Integrated Peripherals

    3-10 Chapter 3 Back to Advanced Chipset Features Menu: 3.2.3. Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: SI-2Ns44X Series...
  • Page 37 BIOS Setup 3-11 IDE Bus Master This option enables or disables the IDE bus mastering capability under the DOS environment. Onboard IDE-1 Controller This item enables or disables the onboard IDE-1 controller. Onboard IDE-2 Controller This item enables or disables the onboard IDE-2 controller. On-Chip Serial ATA This item determines the function for on-chip Serial ATA.
  • Page 38 3-12 Chapter 3 • SATA1 serves as IDE-1 Slave • SATA2 serves as IDE-1 Master IDE-1 Slave IDE-1 Master • OnChip IDE-1 controller disabled • SATA1 serves as IDE-2 Master IDE-2 Master • SATA2 serves as IDE-2 Slave IDE-2 Slave •...
  • Page 39 BIOS Setup 3-13 USB 2.0 Controller: This option enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller. USB Keyboard Support Via: This item allows you to select [BIOS] for using USB keyboard in DOS environment, or [OS] in OS environment. USB Mouse Support Via: This item allows you to select [BIOS] for using USB mouse in DOS environment, or [OS] in OS environment.
  • Page 40 3-14 Chapter 3 Onboard Parallel Port: This item specifies the I/O address used by the parallel port. [Disabled]: This option prevents the parallel port from accessing any system resources. When the value of this option is set to [Disabled], the printer port becomes unavailable.
  • Page 41 BIOS Setup 3-15 Onboard PCI Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Graphic Controller This item enables or disables the onboard graphic controller. CN1120 Controller This item enables or disables the onboard security processor. Network-1/2 Controller This item enables or disables the onboard LAN1/LAN2 Controller. Invoke Boot Agent This item allows you to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly.

  • Page 42: Power Management Setup

    3-16 Chapter 3 Network-5/6 Controller This item enables or disables the onboard LAN5/LAN6 Controller. Invoke Boot Agent This item allows you to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly. Network-7/8 Controller This item enables or disables the onboard LAN7/LAN8 Controller.
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup 3-17 [Instant-Off]: Pressing and then releasing the power button at once will immediately power off the system. CPU THRM-Throttling This item controls the CPU speed by cutting down its regular power to a percentage during the STR (Suspend To RAM) state. Wake-Up by PME# of PCI When set to [Enabled], access to the onboard LAN or a PCI card such as a modem or LAN card will cause the system to wake up.

  • Page 44: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    3-18 Chapter 3 3.2.5. PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By This item configures all of the boot and Plug-and-Play compatible devices. [Auto]: The system will automatically detect the settings. [Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” menu. SI-2Ns44X Series...
  • Page 45 BIOS Setup 3-19 IRQ Resources Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved]. Maximum Payload Size: This item sets the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. User’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Security Menu

    3-20 Chapter 3 3.3. Security Menu Set Supervisor Password This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself. The Supervisor Password is used to protect the stored CMOS options from being changed by unauthorized users. Set User Password This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself.

  • Page 47: Pc Health Menu

    BIOS Setup 3-21 3.4. PC Health Menu FAN Fail Alarm Selectable: This item selects the fan that will be monitored for malfunction. Shutdown When CPUFAN Fail: When set to [Enabled], the system will be shut down if the CPU fan is not running. CPU FanEQ Speed Control: This item allows you to control the CPU fan speed down to a specific percentage.

  • Page 48: Clk/Misc. Menu

    3-22 Chapter 3 CPU Shutdown Temperature: This item sets the temperature that would shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system overheats. CPU Warning Temperature: This item selects the CPU’s warning temperature limit. Once the system has detected that the CPU’s temperature exceeded the limit, warning beeps will sound. NOTE: The onboard hardware monitor function is capable of detecting these system health conditions.
  • Page 49 BIOS Setup 3-23 CPU Clock Ratio This option selects the CPU clock ratio. Please type in the correct multiple for your CPU. BIOS Flash Control This option protects the BIOS contents from accidentally writing attempt. NOTE: Make sure to set this item to “Non-Protected” when flashing the BIOS. Case-Open Warning This option controls the function for case-opening detection device connected at pin-7 and pin-8 at FPIO1 header.

  • Page 50: Exit Menu

    3-24 Chapter 3 3.6. Exit Menu Once you have made all your selections in the previous BIOS setup menu, you have to save the settings and exit the setup menu. Select the Exit Menu in the menu bar to show the following menu: NOTE: Pressing <ESC>...

  • Page 51: Chapter 4. Driver Installation

    Driver Installation Chapter 4. Driver Installation After all the hardware has been installed, you must first install the operating system and then the software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included within the Drivers & Utilities CD that came packaged with your workstation board. The display shown in the following figure should appear after inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, if not, enter [My Computer]...
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 Setup Items • Drivers Install the drivers for Windows Operating System. • Manual View the user’s manual in PDF file. • Utility Click to enter the sub-screen for installing utilities. • Browse CD Browse the contents of this CD-ROM. •...

  • Page 53: Appendix A. How To Get Technical Support

    Also please make sure you have the latest drivers from your peripheral cards makers! 3. Check the ABIT Technical Terms Guide and FAQ on our Website. We are trying to expand and make the FAQs more helpful and information rich. Let us know if you have any suggestions.
  • Page 54 They should have reasonable return or refund policies. How they serve you is also a good reference for your next purchase. 6. Contacting ABIT. If you feel that you need to contact ABIT directly you can send email to the ABIT technical support department. First, please contact the support team for the branch office closest to you.
  • Page 55 Unit 3, 24-26 Boulton Road, Stevenage, Herts SG1 4QX, UK Tel: 44-1438-228888 Fax: 44-1438-226333 E-mail: sales@abitcomputer.co.uk Germany and Benelux AMOR Computer B.V. (ABIT's European Office) Jan van Riebeeckweg 15, 5928LG, Venlo, (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), France, The Netherlands Tel: 31-77-3204428 Italy, Spain, Portugal,...
  • Page 56 Appendix A Technical Support Form Company Name: Phone Number: Contact Person: Fax Number: E-mail Address: Model BIOS ID # Motherboard Model No. DRIVER REV OS/Application Hardware Name Brand Specifications IDE1 IDE2 IDE1 CD-ROM-Drive IDE2 System Memory ADD-ON CARD Problem Description: SI-2Ns44X Series...

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