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  • Page 1 SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide Order Number: A09429-003 ® A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel Identified Subassemblies/Products...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Part I: User’s Guide ......................11 1 Baseboard Description Baseboard Features......................13 Baseboard Connector and Component Locations............14 Processor ........................... 15 Memory ..........................16 Peripherals ......................... 18 Super I/O Chip (SIO) ....................18 Add-in Board Slots ......................18 DesotoE2 Hot-Plug PCI Controller ..................19 IDE Interface ........................
  • Page 4 Removing a 32-bit, 33 MHz Half-Length PCI Add-in Board........70 Installing a 32-bit, 33 MHz Half-Length PCI Add-in Board.......... 70 Removing a 64-bit, 66/33 MHz Hot-Plug PCI Add-in Board ........71 Installing a 64-bit, 66/33 MHz Hot-Plug PCI Add-in Board ......... 72 SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...
  • Page 5 ICMB Card ......................... 73 Installing an ICMB Card ..................... 74 Removing an ICMB Card ................... 75 4 Solving Problems Boot Issues ........................77 Issue 1: My server will not power on ................. 77 Issue 2: Upon boot, my server starts beeping............78 Issue 3: My HDD lights went on, I heard the drives spin up, and my floppy drive light turned on –...
  • Page 6 External Cable Attached to the Card ................. 75 Detailed Diagram of Connector Locations ..............90 SKA4 Configuration Jumpers................... 107 Tables Baseboard Features ....................13 SKA4 Pentium Xeon Processor Family Support Matrix..........15 Slot State Indicators ....................19 Software Security Features ..................25 SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...
  • Page 7 Configuration Utilities....................27 Hot Keys........................28 Main Menu......................... 31 Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu ..............32 Processor Settings Submenu ..................32 Advanced Menu......................33 Embedded Video Controller Submenu............... 33 Embedded Legacy SCSI Submenu ................33 Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI Submenu ..............34 Embedded NIC Submenu..................
  • Page 8 PCI Device, Slot 7 Submenu Worksheet 24 ............121 PCI Device, Slot 8 Submenu Worksheet 25 ............121 Hot-Plug PCI Control Submenu Worksheet 26 ............121 Integrated Peripheral Configuration Submenu Worksheet 27 ........121 Advanced Chipset Control Submenu Worksheet 28 ..........122 viii SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...
  • Page 9 100. Security Menu Worksheet 29................... 122 101. Server Menu Worksheet 30 ..................122 102. System Management Submenu Worksheet 31............122 103. Console Redirection Submenu Worksheet 32 ............123 104. EMP Configuration Submenu Worksheet 33............123 105. PEP Management Submenu Worksheet 34 ............123 106.
  • Page 10 SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 11: Part I: User's Guide

    Part I: User’s Guide 1 Baseboard Description 2 Configuration Software and Utilities...
  • Page 12 SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 13: Baseboard Description

    Baseboard Features Feature Description ® ® Processor Installed: Up to four Intel Pentium III Xeon ™ processors, packaged in single edge contact (S.E.C.) cartridges and installed in 330-pin SC330.1 compliant edge connectors, operating at 1.8 V to 3.5 V. The baseboard’s voltage regulator is automatically programmed by the processor’s VID pins to provide the required...

  • Page 14: Baseboard Connector And Component Locations

    FF. Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) Connector #2 Connector #3 GG. Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) HH. 32-bit, 33 MHz Half-length PCI Connector #4 Slots 64-bit, 66/33 MHz Hot-Plug PCI JJ. 64-bit, 33 MHz Hot-Plug PCI Slots Slots SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 15: Processor

    Battery. Processor Each Intel Pentium III Xeon processor is packaged in a single edge contact (S.E.C.) cartridge. The cartridge includes the processor core with an integrated 32 KB primary (L1) cache, the secondary (L2) cache, a thermal plate, and a plastic cover.

  • Page 16: Memory

    Memory Main memory resides on an add-in board, called a memory module, designed for the SKA4 baseboard. The memory module contains slots for 16 DIMMs, each of which must be at least 64 MB, and is attached to the baseboard through a 330-pin connector, called the Memory Expansion Card Connector (MECC).
  • Page 17 DIMMs, and reports memory size and allocation to the system via configuration registers. NOTE DIMM sizes and compatibility: Use DIMMs that have been tested for compatibility with the baseboard. For a list of approved DIMMs, see the SKA4 Memory Qualification List. The document can be found on http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/SKA4/compat.htm. Baseboard Description...

  • Page 18: Peripherals

    Parallel Port The SKA4 baseboard provides a 25-pin Parallel Port connector. The SIO provides an IEEE 1284-compliant 25-pin bi-directional parallel port. BIOS programming of the SIO registers enable the parallel port, and determine the port address and interrupt. When disabled, the interrupt is available to add-in cards.

  • Page 19: Desotoe2 Hot-Plug Pci Controller

    The Open South Bridge (OSB4) acts as a PCI-based fast IDE controller. The controller supports programmed I/O and bus master transfers. While the OSB4 supports two IDE channels, the SKA4 baseboard uses only the primary IDE channel and provides a single 40 pin IDE connector.

  • Page 20: Usb Interface

    USB Interface The SKA4 baseboard provides a dual external USB connector for the back panel of a server system. The connector is defined by the USB Specification, Revision 1.0. Both ports function identically with the same bandwidth. The SKA4 baseboard also provides a proprietary internal USB header.

  • Page 21: Scsi Controller

    Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI providing 40 MBps (Ultra-wide SE), 80 MBps (Ultra 2), or 160 MBps (Ultra 160/m). In the SKA4 implementation, both controller A and controller B attach to a 68-pin 16-bit differential SCSI connector LVD interface. Each controller has its own set of PCI configuration registers and SCSI I/O registers.

  • Page 22: Ide Controller

    The user can plug in the keyboard and mouse to either connector before powering up the system. BIOS detects these and configures the keyboard controller accordingly. ® The keyboard controller is functionally compatible with the Intel 8042A microcontroller. The system can be locked automatically if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a predefined length of time, if specified through the SSU.

  • Page 23: Server Management

    ® management tools like Intel LANDesk Server Manager, Intel Server Control (ISC), or Direct Platform control (DPC). Because 5V_Standby provides power the BMC, SEL (and SDRR) information is also available via the interperipheral management bus (IPMB). During monitoring, the BMC performs the following functions: •...

  • Page 24: System Security

    • The system cannot be turned off or reset from the front panel switches Secure mode has no effect on functions enabled via the Server Manager Module or power control via the real-time clock (RTC). SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 25: Software Security Features

    Taking the system out of secure mode does not change the state of system power. That is, if you press and release the power switch while secure mode is in effect, the system will not power off when secure mode is later removed. However, if the front panel power switch remains depressed when secure mode is removed, the system will power off.
  • Page 26 If secure mode is enabled and the “Secure Boot Mode” option is also enabled, the server fully boots but requires a password before accepting any keyboard or mouse input. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 27: Configuration Software And Utilities

    2 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 28: Hot Keys

    6. If you want to boot from a hard drive loaded with an operating system, make sure that the hard drive is installed and push the Reset button on the front panel. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 29: 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 30: Setup Menus

    Passwords • Lockout features 4. Server Menu • System Management • Console Redirection • EMP Configuration • PEP Management 5. Boot Menu • Boot Device Priority • Hard Drive • Removable Devices Selections 6. Exit Menu SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 31: Main Menu

    Navigation Press: Get general help <F1> or <Alt+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>...

  • Page 32: Primary Ide Master And Slave Submenu

    3 is absent or disabled. Processor 4 CPU ID Reports Stepping for Processor 4. Processor 4 L2 Cache Size Reports L2 Cache Size for Processor 4. This feature is hidden if processor 4 is absent or disabled. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 33: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu itself. Use the submenus for the three other selections that appear on the Advanced Menu. Table 10. Advanced Menu Feature Choices Description PCI Configuration Enters submenu. Integrated Peripheral Enters submenu.

  • Page 34: Embedded Dual Ultra 160 Scsi Submenu

    Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a 020h device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM 040h code overwrites the value set by the BIOS. 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 35: Pci Device, Slot 2 Submenu

    PCI Device, Slot 2 Table 16. PCI Device, Slot 2 Submenu Feature Choices Description Option ROM Scan Enabled Initializes device expansion ROM. Disabled Enable Master Enabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a 020h device can be master on a PCI bus.

  • Page 36: Pci Device, Slot 5 Submenu

    Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a 020h device can be master on a PCI bus. Typically, option ROM 040h code overwrites the value set by the BIOS. 060h 080h 0A0h 0C0h 0E0h SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 37: Pci Device, Slot 8 Submenu

    PCI Device, Slot 8 Table 22. PCI Device, Slot 8 Submenu Feature Choices Description Option ROM Scan Enabled Initializes device expansion ROM. Disabled Enable Master Enabled Enables the selected device as a PCI bus master. Disabled Latency Timer Default Minimum guaranteed time, in units of PCI bus clocks, that a 020h device can be master on a PCI bus.

  • Page 38: Advanced Chipset Control Submenu

    RAM tests. Every location No Memory Test Remap Memory Enable Enables or disables remapping some amount of Disable memory lost to PCI devices. This is an advanced feature. Consult the technical product specification before changing this option. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 39: Security Menu

    Security Menu You can make the following selections on the Security Menu. Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive. Table 26. Security Menu Feature Choices Description User Password is Clear Status only;...

  • Page 40: Server Menu

    Information field only System Part Number Information field only System Serial Number Information field only Chassis Part Number Information field only Chassis Serial Number Information field only BMC Revision Information field only Primary HSBP Revision Information field only SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 41: Console Redirection Submenu

    Console Redirection Submenu Table 29. Console Redirection Submenu Feature Choices Description COM Port Address: Disabled When enabled, Console Redirection uses the I/O port specified. Redirection When disabled, Console Redirection is completely disabled. disabled IRQ # 3 or 4 When Console Redirection is enabled, this displays the IRQ assigned per the address chosen in the COM Port Address field.

  • Page 42: Boot Menu

    Attempts to boot from a removable media device. Hard Drive Attempts to boot from a hard drive device. ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Attempts to boot from an ATAPI CD-ROM drive. Intel UND1, PXE-2.0 Wired for Management WFM 2.0 Specification. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 43: Exit Menu

    Hard Drive Submenu For options on this menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a device. Press the <+> or <-> keys to move the device higher or lower in the boot priority list. Table 34. Hard Drive Submenu Option Description 1.

  • Page 44: Changing The Boot Device Priority Temporarily

    6. Press the <F10> key to save your changes and exit Setup. 7. When the Exit prompt appears, press <Enter> again. 8. The bootup process continues. When finished, an operating system prompt is displayed. 9. Make sure the CD is in the drive, and boot the server. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 45: Running The Scsi Select Utility

    Running the SCSI Select Utility Each host adapter includes an onboard SCSISelect configuration utility that allows you to configure/view the settings of the host adapters and devices in the server. After pressing <F2> or <Esc> during POST, the splash screen is replaced by text. The system first finds the Adaptec AIC-7880 SCSI host adapter and displays the message where is the version number of the SCSISelect...

  • Page 46: Configuring The Adaptec Aic-7880 Scsi Adapter

    Press <Enter> to view the Configuration Menu. Bus:Device:Channel Adapter Settings 01:06:A (or 01:06:B) SCSI Disk Utilities Press <Enter> to view the SCSI Disk Utilities Menu. This menu allows you to format hard disks and/or verify disk media. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 47: Using The System Setup Utility (Ssu)

    When you are finished, press <Esc> and make your selection from the following menu. Table 42. Exit Menu Feature Option Comment Exit Utility? When you finish configuring your SCSI devices, press <Esc>. Then select Yes and press <Enter>. When this message appears: Please press any key to reboot Press any key, and the server reboots.

  • Page 48: What You Need To Do

    7. After the system formats the diskette, remove it from the drive and label it "SSU Disk 1". 8. The software prompts you to insert another blank diskette. Insert the diskette in the floppy drive. 9. After the system creates the diskette, remove it from the drive and label it "SSU Disk 2". SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 49: Running The Ssu

    You can run the SSU from diskettes, a hard drive, or a CD-ROM drive. Running the SSU from Diskettes For best results, Intel recommends that you execute the SSU from diskettes. Place the bootable diskette in the floppy drive. Typically, the floppy drive is recognized by the system as drive A. If the system is not set to boot from the floppy drive, change the boot priority.

  • Page 50: Dpc Console Modes Of Operation

    Running the DPC Console For more information about setting up and running the DPC Console, see the document named "ENUDPCUG.pdf". This document is in the Manuals\SrvMgmt directory on the server software kit accompanying the SKA4 baseboard. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 51: Fru And Sdr Load Utility

    FRU and SDR 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 utility: •...
  • Page 52 SDRs depending on the product configuration set in the configuration file. Nontagged SDRs are automatically programmed. The utility also copies all written SDRs to the SDR.TMP file; it contains an image of what was loaded. The TMP file is also useful for debugging the server. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 53: Cleaning Up And Exiting

    Obtaining the Upgrade Utility Upgrade to a new version of the BIOS using the new BIOS files and the BIOS upgrade utility, iFLASH.EXE. Obtain the BIOS upgrade file and the iFLASH.EXE utility from the Intel World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com...

  • Page 54: Upgrading The Bios

    1. Boot the computer with the floppy disk in drive A. 2. Press <1> and <Enter>. 3. When the utility is done updating the BIOS, the system reboots automatically. Remove the floppy from the floppy drive. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 55: Recovering The Bios

    Changing the BIOS Language You can use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language BIOS displays. Use a bootable diskette containing the Intel flash utility and language files (see page 54). See "Using BIOS Setup" on page 29. Configuration Software and Utilities...

  • Page 56: Using The Firmware Update Utility

    10. Shut the system down and remove any diskettes in the system. 11. Disconnect the AC power cord from the system and wait 60 seconds. 12. Reconnect the AC power cord and power up the system. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 57: Part Ii: Service Technician's Guide

    Part II: Service Technician’s Guide 3 Removing and Installing Baseboard Components 4 Solving Problems 5 Technical Reference A Equipment Log and Configuration Worksheets B Regulatory Specifications C Warnings...
  • Page 58 SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 59: Removing And Installing Baseboard Components

    Hot-Plug PCI add-in board, you do not need to turn off the system. Warnings and Cautions These warnings and cautions apply whenever you work with the SKA4 baseboard. Only a technically qualified person should integrate and configure the system. NOTE...
  • Page 60 Take care to gently grip, but not squeeze, with the pliers or other tool you use to remove a jumper; you might bend or break the stake pins on the board. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 61: Memory

    Memory Memory amounts from 256 MB to 16 GB of DIMM are supported, with a 64/72-bit four-way-interleaved pathway to main memory, which is also located on the module. Therefore, data transfers between MADPs and DIMMs is in four-way interleave fashion. Each of the four DIMMs must be populated in a bank.

  • Page 62: Installing The Memory Module

    Mixing dissimilar metals might cause memory failures later, resulting in data corruption. Install DIMMs with gold-plated edge connectors only in gold-plated sockets. NOTE DIMM slots on the memory module must be installed only in certain configurations. See “Memory” on page 16 for requirements. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 63: Processors

    1. Holding the DIMM only by its edges, remove it from its antistatic package. 2. Orient the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM align with the keyed socket on the memory module. See Figure 4. OM09920 Figure 4.

  • Page 64: Removing A Processor

    2. Remove the two screws that secure the handle to the processor. 3. Pull firmly and straight up on either side of the processor handle. 4. Put the processor on a piece of conductive foam and store it in an antistatic package. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 65: Installing A Processor

    Installing a Processor See Figure 5. 1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the additional cautions on page 63. 2. Remove the new processor from its antistatic package and place it on a grounded, static-free surface or conductive foam pad.

  • Page 66: Installing Processor Heatsinks

    Processor #4 Processor core power only VRMs 1 through 4 are embedded in the SKA4 baseboard. Additional VRMs plug into connectors 2 though 4 on the baseboard. You must use a specific number and connector population sequence of VRMs for each combination of processors and termination boards. Table 45 lists the required number and location of VRMs for each potential processor.

  • Page 67: Removing A Vrm

    Removing a VRM CAUTIONS VRM must be appropriate: You might damage the system if you install a VRM that is inappropriate for your system. For exact information about VRM and processor interchangeability, contact your customer service representative. ESD and handling processors: Reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the VRM by doing the following: (1) Touch the metal chassis before touching the VRM or baseboard.

  • Page 68: Replacing The Backup Battery

    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. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 69: Add-In Boards

    7. Remove the new lithium battery from its package and, being careful to observe the correct polarity, insert it in the battery socket. Add-in Boards Figure 1 on page 14 identifies the add-in board locations. The SKA4 baseboard contains eight PCI slots. There are •...

  • Page 70: Removing A 32-Bit, 33 Mhz Half-Length Pci Add-In Board

    System power on/off: The on/off button on the front panel DOES NOT turn off the system AC power. To remove power from system, you must unplug the AC power cords from the wall outlet or the system. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 71: Removing A 64-Bit, 66/33 Mhz Hot-Plug Pci Add-In Board

    CAUTIONS Do not overload baseboard: Do not overload the baseboard by installing add-in boards that draw excessive current. ESD and handling boards: Add-in boards can be extremely sensitive to ESD and always require careful handling. After removing the board from its protective wrapper or from the baseboard, place it component-side up on a grounded, static-free surface or conductive foam pad—if available.

  • Page 72: Installing A 64-Bit, 66/33 Mhz Hot-Plug Pci Add-In Board

    Do not slide the board over any surface. 1. If necessary, expose the SKA4 baseboard by removing the access covers and foam cover. For instructions on how to remove access covers for your system, see the product guide accompanying your system.

  • Page 73: Icmb Card

    ICMB card in each server. Lastly, make sure that the software required for the card is in place. Software for the ICMB card includes firmware on the card and software already included in the ISC software. ISC software is included in the server software kit accompanying the SKA4 baseboard.

  • Page 74: Installing An Icmb Card

    3. Secure the filler panel to the chassis. On most systems, you use one screw. The screw is noted by "A" in Figure 10. OM09927 Figure 10. Example of an ICMB Card Attached to a Chassis SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 75: Removing An Icmb Card

    4. Attach the internal cable to the internal connector on the ICMB card. The internal cable connection to the card is noted by "A" in Figure 11. OM09928 Figure 11. Internal Cable Attached to the ICMB Card 5. Connect the other end of the cable to the ICMB connector on the baseboard. The location of the connector is shown in Figure 1 on page 14.
  • Page 76 SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 77: Solving Problems

    This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are using the system. In the event you encounter an issue with your SKA4 baseboard, this chapter helps you trouble shoot and identify possible problem areas. In some cases, you are directed to contact your customer service representative.

  • Page 78: Issue 2: Upon Boot, My Server Starts Beeping

    Remove and reseat memory modules. Try using memory from a known working system. • Remove and reseat processor and terminator card. • If you are using a switch box to share a monitor between multiple servers, ensure you are switched to the proper server. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 79: Issue 4: I'm Installing Adapters In My Powered-Down System, And My

    5 do not match, please fill out the included customer support form and call your customer service representative. Please pay special attention to the following information: • What BIOS do you have loaded on the system? (The latest tested BIOS is posted to the Intel Customer Support Website) •...

  • Page 80: Issue 5: My System Boots Up Automatically When I Power On My Power-Strip

    Please have the following information available: • What BIOS do you have loaded on the system? (the latest tested BIOS is posted to the Intel Customer Support Website) •...

  • Page 81: Issue 7: I Put One Processor In My System But It Doesn't Boot

    Issue 7: I put one processor in my system but it doesn’t boot Check the following: • Is the processor a 100 MHz system bus or 133 MHz system bus processor? The SKA4 server board only supports Intel Pentium III processors designed for the100 MHz system bus. •...

  • Page 82: Other Issues

    Check your SCSI ID numbers. SCSI devices must have their own unique ID on the SCSI bus. This number is set automatically when using an Intel SCSI hot-swap backplane, but must be set with jumpers on the device when using a SCSI cable. ID number should be set starting at 0 and must be set lower than 8 if the drive is to be booted from.

  • Page 83: Issue 9: My Hard Drives Don't Show Up Under Windows Nt

    Issue 9: My hard drives don’t show up under Windows NT Verify that all your drives are detected during POST (see issue 8). IDE devices will be identified and listed on the screen by the server board BIOS and SCSI drives will be identified and listed on the screen by the SCSI BIOS.

  • Page 84: Checking Field Replaceable Units (Fru) With The Diagnostic Wizard

    PASS or FAIL status on tested components. To run the Diagnostic Wizard, run it from the Service Partition installed on the system. For instructions on setting up the service partition, see the Installation Guide for the Intel Server Control. Starting the Service Partition & Test Menu The Diagnostic Wizard may be started remotely, or you can do the following to work locally: 1.

  • Page 85: Running Tests

    NOTE The test modules included with your Server Software Kit CD are specifically designed to run on the server system you purchased from Intel. Running the tests on any other platform results in the following error message. This Motherboard is not supported by this test.
  • Page 86 Cylinders: 531 Heads: 255 Sectors:65 Total Size: 4157MB Video Subsystem: Rage IIC, 1024K video RAM External Cache Size: 512KB Memory Size: 128MB If the above configuration is correct, press <Enter> to continue or press <Ctrl + Break> to quit. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 87: Test Results

    Test Results Once the tests have ran, a summary is displayed showing the status of each test. If an FRU passed the test, the text PASSED in green letters is displayed. If an FRU failed the test, the text FAILED in red letters is displayed.
  • Page 88 SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 89: Technical Reference

    5 Technical Reference This section includes: • Connectors’ pinouts and baseboard locations • Information on baseboard jumpers • Baseboard interrupts • Video modes...

  • Page 90: Connectors

    Connectors The following figure shows connector locations on the baseboard. This section provides pin information about the connectors. OM09924 Figure 13. Detailed Diagram of Connector Locations SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...
  • Page 91 Item Connector Description Item Connector Description J1A1 Keyboard and Mouse J9F2 Jumper Block Connector J1B3 Internal USB J9G1 Jumper Block J2B1 VRM Connector #3 J9G2 Ultra 160 Wide SCSI Channel B J2A2 VRM Connector #4 (VRM J9H1 Ultra 160 Wide SCSI Channel A above) J2C1 VRM Connector #2 (VRM...

  • Page 92: Power Distribution Board Interface Connectors (J9B1, J9D1, J9B2)

    Power Distribution Board Interface Connectors (J9B1, J9D1, J9B2) The SKA4 Baseboard receives its main power through two primary and one auxiliary power connectors. The two main power connectors are identified as J9B1 and J9D1. The auxiliary power connector, identified as J9B2, provides a power subsystem communication path, control signals, power supply sense connections and other miscellaneous signals defined in the table below.

  • Page 93: Main Power Connector B (J9D1)

    Table 49. Main Power Connector B (J9D1) Current Carrying Signal Type* Capability Description VCC3 power 6 Amps Power supply 3.3V VCC3 power 6 Amps Power supply 3.3V VCC3 power 6 Amps Power supply 3.3V VCC3 power 6 Amps Power supply 3.3V VCC3 power 6 Amps...

  • Page 94: Front Panel Interface (J9E3)

    SYSTEM FAULT indicates that either a power fault or SCSI drive failure has occurred in the system. GROUND ground GROUND is the power supply ground. SM_IMB_SDA in/out C DATA is the data signal for the Intelligent Platform Management Bus. continued SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...
  • Page 95 Table 51. Front Panel Connector (J9E3) (continued) Signal Type* Description FP_NMI_BTN* FRONT PANEL NMI is connected to a BMC input port, allowing the front panel to generate an NMI. FP_NMI_BTN* is pulled high to +5 V on the baseboard and is intended to be connected to a momentary-contact push button (connected to GROUND when pushed) on the system front panel.

  • Page 96: Hot-Plug Pci Indicator Board Interface (J3D1)

    LEDs depends on the operating system running on the system. Each PHP slot also has a momentary pushbutton switch. When you push this button, the SKA4 baseboard notifies the operating system that a PHP operation on the respective slot is requested. If PHP operation is supported by the operating system, the user momentarily presses the switch and then waits for the operating system to signal via the LEDs that the PHP slot has been disabled.

  • Page 97: Memory Module Interface (J6F1)

    Memory Module Interface (J6F1) Table 53. Memory Module Interface Pin** Signal Signal Signal Signal A001 B001 PIN_B1 A084 B084 MAA9 A002 B002 VCC3 A085 MAA10 B085 VCC3 A003 B003 SYNTH_OUT_MADPCLK A086 MAA11 B086 MAA12 A004 B004 VCC3 A087 B087 MAA13 A005 ASCLK B005...
  • Page 98 A070 CMD46 B070 VCC3 A153 CMD94 B153 VCC3 A071 MECC7 B071 MECC4 A154 CMD93 B154 CMD79 A072 B072 MECC5 A155 B155 CMD95 A073 B073 VCC3 A156 B156 VCC3 A074 MADPCLK_FB_DLY B074 VCC3 A157 B157 VCC3 continued SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 99: Processor Module Connector (J7A1, J7B1, J7C1, J7D1)

    Table 53. Memory Module Interface (continued) Pin** Signal Signal Signal Signal A075 B075 BCLK_MADP_OUT A158 B158 VCC3 A076 MAA0 B076 VCC3 A159 B159 VCC3 A077 MAA1 B077 VCC3 A160 B160 VCC3 A078 B078 SDRDCLK_HE_DLY A161 B161 VCC3 A079 MAA2 B079 VCC3 A162 B162...
  • Page 100 A056 CPU_SENSE B056 VCCP A139 RS1* B139 RS2* A057 B057 L2_SENSE A140 B140 A058 D42* B058 VCCP A141 BR2* B141 VCCL2 A059 D45* B059 D41* A142 BR0* B142 BR3* A060 B060 D47* A143 B143 BR1* continued SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...
  • Page 101 Table 54. Processor Card Connector Pin Out (J7A1, J7B1, J7C1, J7D1) (continued) Pin** Signal Signal Signal Signal A061 D39* B061 VCCP A144 ADS* B144 VCCL2 TEST_25 (pu) *** A062 B062 D44* A145 AP0* B145 RSP* A063 B063 D36* A146 B146 AP1* A064 D43*...

  • Page 102: Processor Termination, Regulation, And Power

    Processor Termination, Regulation, and Power The termination circuitry required by the Intel Pentium III Xeon processor bus (AGTL+) signaling environment and the circuitry to set the AGTL+ reference voltage, are implemented directly on the processor cards. The baseboard provides 1.5 V AGTL+ termination power (VTT), and VRM 8.3-compliant DC-to-DC converters to provide processor power (VCCP) at each connector.

  • Page 103: Termination Card

    The baseboard supports the Server Monitor Module feature connector. The table below shows the pinout of the 26-pin baseboard connector. On the SKA4 baseboard, pins 1, 9, 15, and 17 are connected to SMI_L, NMI, SECURE_MODE, and CHASSIS_INTRUSION. Some server systems do not monitor these signals.

  • Page 104: Sm Bus Connector (J9E4)

    C connector will prevent the system BIOS from sizing and configuring main memory. Table 57. SM Bus Connector (J9E4) Signal Description Local I2C SDA OSB4 SM Bus Data Line GROUND Local I2C SCL OSB4 SM Bus Clock Line SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 105: Icmb Connector (J1D2)

    There are four fan connectors located on the baseboard. These connectors are to be used for additional processor cooling. The SKA4 baseboard only supports monitoring a total of 8 tachometer fan inputs. The front panel connector provides connections to all 8 tachometer fan inputs. The tachometer signals from these four processor fan connectors are connected to the same tachometer fan signals FAN_TACH(4), FAN_TACH(5), FAN_TACH(6), FAN_TACH(7) provided on the front panel connector J9E3.

  • Page 106: Internal Usb Header (J1B3)

    GROUND Ground Internal Disk Drive LED Connection Table 65. Internal USB Connector (J1B3) Signal Description No Connect Activity Signal 5V, High True Activity Signal Activity Signal Same as Pin 2 (Shorted to pin 2) No Connect SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 107: Baseboard Jumpers

    One 15-pin, one 11-pin, and one 3-pin single inline headers provide a total of eight 3-pin jumper blocks that control various configuration options. The jumper locations are shown in the figure below. The shaded areas show default jumper placement for each configurable option. OM09925 Figure 14. SKA4 Configuration Jumpers PCI Add-in Slots Processors C. Configuration Jumpers Table 66.

  • Page 108: Changing Jumper Settings

    Take care to gently grip, but not squeeze, with the pliers or other tool you use to remove a jumper; you might bend or break the stake pins on the board. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 109: Cmos Clear Jumper

    CMOS Clear Jumper The jumper at pins 1, 2, and 3 controls whether settings stored in CMOS nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) are retained during a system reset. The jumper is used to restore the system’s CMOS and RTC to default values. There are two methods to restore the default values.

  • Page 110: Password Clear Jumper

    8. Turn the system on, and insert the Flash Memory Update Utility diskette in drive A. After the system boots, the recovery process starts. This takes about three minutes. When the recovery process completes, the speaker emits two beeps. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 111: Interrupts

    While in the recovery mode, there is no screen display on the monitor. The keyboard is disabled as the system automatically recovers the BIOS. The following beep codes describe the recovery status. Table 68. Beep Codes Beep Code Message Successful completion, no errors. The system could not boot from the diskette.

  • Page 112: Video Modes

    Table 70. Standard VGA Modes Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Colors 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x864 1280x1024 1600x1200 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x864 1280x1024 1600x1200 640x480 16.7M 800x600 16.7M SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 113: A Equipment Log And Configuration Worksheets

    SSU. Table 71. Equipment Log Item Manufacturer Name and Model Number Serial Number Date Installed System SKA4 Baseboard Processors (also note speed and cache) Memory Module DIMMs Hot-Plug PCI add-in boards...
  • Page 114 Table 71. Equipment Log (continued) Item Manufacturer Name and Model Number Serial Number Date Installed SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 115: Configuration Worksheets

    Circle or write in your selections or the values that are displayed onscreen. Power Configuration Worksheet For power requirements, consult the documentation accompanying the server system you are using in conjunction with the SKA4 baseboard. SSU Worksheets Resource Configuration Table 72.

  • Page 116: Onboard Communications Devices Worksheet 4

    PCI Slot 5 Option ROM Scan - Enable / Disable Enable Master - Enable / Disable Latency Timer PCI Slot 6 Option ROM Scan - Enable / Disable Enable Master - Enable / Disable Latency Timer continued SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 117: Multiboot Group Worksheet 8

    33 MHz / 66 MHz Table 79. Multiboot Group Worksheet 8 Device/Feature Value Boot Device Priority Removable Devices Hard Drive ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Intel UNDI, PXE-2.0 Table 80. Security Subsystems Worksheet 9 Device/Feature Value Password Disable / Enable User Password Disable / Enable...
  • Page 118 Upper Warning: Upper Warning: Lower Warning: Lower Warning: Lower Fatal: Lower Fatal: Item: Item: Disable / Enable Disable / Enable Upper Fatal: Upper Fatal: Upper Warning: Upper Warning: Lower Warning: Lower Warning: Lower Fatal: Lower Fatal: SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 119: Main Menu Worksheet 10

    BIOS Setup Worksheets Table 81. Main Menu Worksheet 10 Device/Feature Value System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Disabled / 1.44 or 1.25 MB 3½" / 2.88 MB 3½" Legacy Diskette B: Disabled / 1.44 or1.25 MB 3½" / 2.88 MB 3½" Language English (US) / French / Spanish / German / Italian / Japanese (Kanji)

  • Page 120: Embedded Video Controller Submenu Worksheet 14

    PCI Device, Slot 4 Submenu Worksheet 21 Device/Feature Value Option ROM Scan Enabled / Disabled Enable Master Enabled / Disabled Latency Timer Default / 020h / 040h / 060h / 080h / 0A0h / 0C0h/ 0E0h SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 121: Pci Device, Slot 5 Submenu Worksheet 22

    Table 93. PCI Device, Slot 5 Submenu Worksheet 22 Device/Feature Value Option ROM Scan Enabled / Disabled Enable Master Enabled / Disabled Latency Timer Default / 020h / 040h / 060h / 080h / 0A0h / 0C0h/ 0E0h Table 94. PCI Device, Slot 6 Submenu Worksheet 23 Device/Feature Value...

  • Page 122: Advanced Chipset Control Submenu Worksheet 28

    Disable BSP / Do not disable BSP Table 102. System Management Submenu Worksheet 31 Device/Feature Value Board Part Number Board Serial Number System Part Number System Serial Number Chassis Part Number Chassis Serial Number BMC Revision Primary HSBP Revision SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 123: Console Redirection Submenu Worksheet 32

    Table 103. Console Redirection Submenu Worksheet 32 Device/Feature Value COM Port Address: Redirection Disabled / 3F8 / 2F8 / 3E8 / disabled IRQ # 3 / 4 Baud Rate 9600 / 19.2k / 38.4k / 115.2k Flow Control No flow control / CTS/RTS / XON/XOFF / CTS/RTS + CD Table 104.

  • Page 124: Removable Devices Selection Submenu Worksheet 38

    Table 109. Removable Devices Selection Submenu Worksheet 38 Device Value SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 125: B Regulatory Specifications

    Regulatory Compliance When correctly installed in the SPKA4 or SRKA4 server system, the SKA4 baseboard has been verified to comply with the following safety and EMC regulations. If installed in a server system other than an SPKA4 or SRKA4 server system, the combination of the baseboard and system may not comply in full with the following safety and EMC regulations.

  • Page 126: Installation Instructions

    UL File Number for motherboards: E139761 (typically located on component side) • PB Part Number: Intel bare circuit board part number PBXXXXXX-ZZZ (solder side) • Battery “+” marking: Located on the component side of the board in close proximity to the battery holder •...

  • Page 127: 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 128: Place Battery Marking On Computer

    Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. WARNING Do not open the system power supply. Risk of electric shock and burns from high voltage and rapid overheating. Refer servicing of the power supply to qualified technical personnel. SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

  • Page 129: C Warnings

    C Warnings WARNING: English (US) A microprocessor and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running. Also, there may be sharp pins and edges on some board and chassis parts. Contact should be made with care. Consider wearing protective gloves. Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

  • Page 130: Avvertenze: Italiano

    AVVERTENZE: Italiano Se il sistema è stato a lungo in funzione, il microprocessore e il dissipatore di calore potrebbero essere surriscaldati. Fare attenzione alla presenza di piedini appuntiti e parti taglienti sulle schede e sul telaio. Prestare attenzione durante l'esecuzione dei contatti. È consigliabile utilizzare guanti di protezione.

  • Page 131: Index

    Index boot sequence booting without keyboard, 26 changing permanently, 44 add-in board changing priority, 27 expansion slot cover, 70, 71, 72 changing temporarily, 44 installing, 69 setting in Setup, 26 installing hot-plug, 72 PCI bus slots, 18, 19 removing, 59, 70 removing hot-plug, 71 caution, ESD protection, 15 sensitive to ESD, 60, 108...
  • Page 132 28 Hot-plug PCI Control submenu, configuring in Setup, 37 electrostatic discharge, See ESD. See ESD PCI expansion slots, 13 Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI submenu, ports provided, 13 configuring in Setup, 34 SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...
  • Page 133 ICMB card monitoring system status, 23 installing, 74 mouse removing, 75 compatibility, 22 using, 73 inactivity timer, 22 controller, 22 interface, 19 network interface controller, 20 primary, master and slave, configuring, parallel port, 18 Setup, 32 password Integrated Peripheral submenu, configuring in administrative, 24 Setup, 37 entering to unblank screen, 25...
  • Page 134 24 primary IDE master and slave menu, 32 boot sequence, 26 Processor Settings submenu, 32 enabling/disabling floppy writes, 25 recording settings, 29 features, 25 Removable Devices Selection locking mouse, keyboard with timer, submenu, 43 22, 25 SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...
  • Page 135 security menu contents, 39 software locking feature, 24 server menu contents, 40 worksheet, add/remove board, 115 summary, main menus, 30 worksheet, change baseboard configuration, 115 System Managment submenu, 40 worksheet, management subsystem, 117 worksheet, Advanced Chipset Control submenu, 122 worksheet, system sensor control, 117 worksheet, Advanced menu, 119 worksheets, 115 worksheet, Boot Priority submenu, 123...
  • Page 136 Boot Priority submenu, Setup, 123 System Management submenu, Setup, 122 change configuration, SSU, 115 system sensor control, SSU, 117 Console Redirection submenu, 123 write to diskette, disabling, 25 Embedded Dual Ultra 160 SCSI submenu, Setup, 120 SKA4 Baseboard Product Guide...

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