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IWILL DK8S2 User Manual

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  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. IWILL Corp. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 ……………………………………………………..1-1 VERVIEW 1.1. Unpacking……………………………………………...1-2 1.2. Features Highlight……………………………………..1-2 1.3. About This User Guide………………………………..1-4 1.4. Getting Help……………………………………………1-5 1.5. DK8S2 Motherboard Layout…………………………1-6 1.6. Motherboard Layout………………………………….1-7 Chapter 2 …………………………………...2-8 ARDWARE NSTALLATION 2.1. Jumper Settings………………………………………..2-9 2.1.1. Clear CMOS Header…………………………………2-10 2.1.2. Enable Onboard VGA Header………………………..2-11 2.1.3.
  • Page 4 3.4. Advanced Menu............3-33 3.4.1. IDE Configuration............3-34 3.4.2. Super I/O Configuration..........3-35 3.4.3. Onboard Device Configuration…………………..…...3-36 3.4.4. The Rest Advanced Setting .........3-37 3.5. PCI PnP Menu............. 3-38 3.6. Boot Menu..............3-40 3.6.1. Boot Settings Configuration........3-41 3.7. Security Menu.............. 3-43 3.8. Chipset Menu............... 3-44 3.8.1.

  • Page 5: Overview

    X Tunnel 8131 chipsets. The board features a Hyper Transport speed of 1600 MT (Mega Transfer per second). For memory support, the DK8S2 provides eight sockets (four + four configuration) accommodating up to 16 GB of memory using registered PC3200/2700/2100 ECC DDR memory modules.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Remove all items from the box and make sure you have these following items: One DK8S2 motherboard Two ATA 100 IDE ribbon cable (one piece in DK8S2-SATA) One floppy ribbon cable One bag of spare jumpers One CD containing drivers and utilities...
  • Page 7 IPMI 1.5 (optional with ISRM) Prevent from abnormal system down/data loss Alert on LAN ready Remote system controller ready PC99 The DK8S2 is fully compliant with the Microsoft PC99 specification at both the Compliant hardware and BIOS levels. Extended SSI form factor-12”x13” Dimension...

  • Page 8: About This User Guide

    This manual explains how to build your system with DK8S2 in detail. Please follow the procedures of this User Manual carefully and pay special attention to these icons. This icon informs you for particularly important details regarding the setup or maintenance of your system.
  • Page 9 Jumper settings or BIOS updates. FAQ sections on IWILL Website are often helpful since other user's questions are often your own. Email us at: support@iwill.net and we will try to answer your questions within 24 hours.

  • Page 10: Dk8S2 Motherboard Layout

    Keyboard COM 2 CPU 1 IPMI Connector PCI 32 Memory DIMM PCI 64 2,3,0,1 PCI-X 133/100 Power AMD 8111 AMD 8131 Slim Floppy CPU 0 Floppy IDE1,IDE0 Memory DIMM 1,0,3,2 Silicon Image S-ATA Chip (Available in DK8S2-SATA) S-ATA Port 4,2,1,3...

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    Figure 1-2: Motherboard layout NOTE Refer to page 2-24 for the I/O port array layout.

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    In this chapter, the Installation of the DK8S2 with the processor and other hardware connected to your system is explained in detail. Installation Procedures Installation procedures will be broken up into six major parts. Step 1: Set jumpers Step 2: Install memory (DDR memory modules) Step 3: Install AMD®...

  • Page 13: Jumper Settings

    This section covers the DK8S2 jumper settings. Refer to the following illustration for the location of the DK8S2 jumpers. Figure 2-1: DK8S2 jumpers...

  • Page 14: Clear Cmos Header

    1-2 CMOS enable (default) 2-3 clear CMOS Figure 2-2: DK8S2 clear COMS header Follow these instructions to clear the CMOS RTC data: Turn off your computer. Short pin2 and pin3 with a jumper for a few seconds. Replace the jumper on pin1 and pin2.
  • Page 15 If you are going to use the onboard VGA feature, you must enable the onboard VGA header. Refer to the following illustration: 1-2 VGA enable (default) 2-3 disable Figure 2-3: Onboard VGA header This header lets you determine the bus speed of the PCI-X slots. The speed can be set to either 133 MHz or 100 MHz (default).

  • Page 16: Pci-64 Slot Speed Select Header

    This header lets you determine the bus speed of the PCI 64-bit slots. The speed can be set to either 64 MHz (default) or 33 MHz. Refer to the following illustration: Figure 2-5: PCI 64-bit speed selection 2-12...

  • Page 17: Install Memory

    The DK8S2 motherboard has strict memory type and timing requirements. Before you buying DDR DIMM (Double Data Rate) for use in the DK8S2, consult your local reseller to advise you of the best memory to use with the DK8S2. DK8S2...

  • Page 18: Memory Installation Procedures

    Locate the DIMM modules on the DK8S2. H1 DIMM modules 0 ~ 3 H0 DIMM modules 0 ~ 3 Figure 2-6: Installing memory modules Ensure that the DIMM module's pins face down and match the socket's size as shown in Figure 8.
  • Page 19 Insert the module down to the DIMM socket in with both hands and press down firmly until the DIMM module is securely in place. The tabs of the socket will close-up to hold the DIMM in place when the DIMM touches the socket's bottom. Repeat steps 1 to step 3 to add additional DIMM modules.
  • Page 20 DK8S2 accommodates AMD® Opteron micro-PGA Socket 940 processors at 1600 MT (Mega Transfer per second). You must first insert a CPU into CPU socket 0 (CPU0) before installing one in CPU socket 1 (CPU1). Follow these instructions to install a CPU.
  • Page 21 Secure side Secure the opposite side motherboard Plug 3-wire power cable into connector FRONT_FAN1 Repeat these steps to install the CPU1. 2-17...
  • Page 22 This section covers connecting devices to the DK8S2. The following illustration shows the location of the connectors. Figure 2-9: Connector location 2-18...

  • Page 23: Atx Power Supply

    +3.3V +3.3V -12V +3.3V PS_ON PWR_OK Reserved 5VSB +12V +12V 3.3V 8-pin power supply IMPORTANT IWILL always recommends our customers use ATX Power that has more than 300W power capacity and is compatible with the Intel ATX 2.03 specification. 2-19...

  • Page 24: Floppy Disk Drive Connector

    This 34-pin connector supports the provided floppy disk drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the plug on the other end to the floppy drive. 34-pin FDD connector Pin 1 Slim type FDD connector These two 40-pin IDE connectors support 40-wire IDE hard disk ribbon cables (provided).

  • Page 25: Front Panel Switches

    40-pin IDE connectors Pin 1 IDE 1 IDE 2 The front panel switches header connects the power button, front panel speaker, reset button, and power/HDD/SCSI LEDs to the motherboard. 2-21...
  • Page 26 The switches are described as follows. * Reset Switch (2-pin RST) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer without turning off and on your power switch. This is a preferred method of rebooting to prolong the life of the system's power supply.

  • Page 27: Front/Back/Cpu/Aux Fan Connectors

    There are nine 3-pin fan connectors in the DK8S2 motherboard. Two fans are used for CPU0 and CPU1; seven are for auxiliary power. These connectors support cooling fans of 500mA (6W) or less. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may be different.

  • Page 28: Rear Panel I/O Ports

    IRQ through the BIOS Setup. Only with Parallel SKU. Onboard LAN Ports (RJ-45) DK8S2 uses Intel® 82541 EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller. It consists of both the Media Access controller and Mbps Physical Layer (PHY) interface. Please refer to the "Onboard LAN User Guide"...

  • Page 29: Install Expansion Cards

    9-pin onboard COM 2 header Onboard USB 0 header USB pin assignment Description DATA– Onboard USB 1 header DATA+ GROUND WARNING Power off your power supply completely when adding removing any expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards.

  • Page 30: Assigning Irqs For Pci Expansion Cards

    An IRQ number is automatically assigned to PCI expansion cards. In the PCI bus design, the BIOS automatically assigns an IRQ to a PCI slot that contains a card requiring an IRQ. To install a PCI card, you need to set the INT (interrupt) assignment. Since all the PCI slots on this motherboard use an INTA #, set the jumpers on your PCI cards to INTA.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Follow these instructions to power on the computer after you have installed the motherboard. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with "O"). After finishing all jumper settings and connections, close the system case cover. Connect the power supply cord in the power supply located on the back of your system case and connect the other end of the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
  • Page 32 This chapter discusses the AMI BIOS Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The Setup program allows users modifying the basic system configurations according to their requirements. This special information is then stored in battery-backed RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

  • Page 33: Starting Bios Setup

    The AMI BIOS is immediately activated when you power on the computer every time. The BIOS reads the system information contained in the CMOS and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it. After finishing configuring the whole system, then BIOS will continue to seek an operating system on one of the disks, launch then turn control over to the operating system.

  • Page 34: Using Setup

    In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, press <Esc> to quit. The following table provides more details about how to navigate in the Setup program using the keyboard. Function Up Arrow( ) Key Move to the previous item Down Arrow( ) Key Move to the next item...
  • Page 35 do not save your values before you exit the BIOS Setup Utility, all your changes will be lost. If after making and saving system changes with the BIOS Setup Utility, you discover that your computer is no longer able to boot, the AMI BIOS supports an override, which will reset your system to the Failsafe defaults.

  • Page 36: Main Menu

    This is the first screen that is displayed when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Each tab lined on the top of the screen represents each different menu. The following picture shows the main menu. Main menu shows the information of BIOS version, date and ID; processor type, speed and count;...

  • Page 37: Advanced Menu

    You can make these modifications on the Advanced menu. 3-33...

  • Page 38: Ide Configuration

    You can make the selections on IDE Configuration menu. Feature Options Description OnBoard PCI IDE Disable Disable: disable Controller integrated IDE controller Primary Primary: enable only the Secondary Primary IDE controller Both Secondary: enable only the Secondary IDE controller Both: enable both controllers...

  • Page 39: Super I/O Configuration

    You can make the selections on Super I/O Configuration menu. Feature Options Description Disabled Allows BIOS to enable or Onboard Game/Midi disable floppy controller Port Enabled Disabled Allows BIOS to enable or Onboard Game/Midi disable Game/Midi port 200/300, 200/330 Port 208/300, 208/330 Keyboard PowerOn Disabled...

  • Page 40: Onboard Device Configuration

    Onboard SATA ATA function Controller Disabled RAID Support RAID Enabled: Onboard SATA 0, 1, 0+1 Mode Setting SATA Onboard Intel Enabled GIGA NIC Disabled Enabled Onboard 2 Intel GIGA NIC Disabled (Note: SATA function is only available in DK8S2-SATA.) 3-36...

  • Page 41: The Rest Advanced Setting

    Feature Options Description Floppy Disabled Select Floppy A or Floppy Configuration B and then selects floppy- 5 1/2” 360 KB diskette type installed in 5 1/2” 1.2 MB your system. 3 1/2” 720 KB 3 1/2” 1.44 MB 3 1/2” 2.88 MB Hardware Health Disable/Enable Enable/Disable...

  • Page 42: Pci Pnp Menu

    Feature Options Description Plug & Play O/S Yes: lets the O/S configure PnP devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Value in units of PCI clocks 32, 64, 96, 128, device latency 160, 192, 224, 248...
  • Page 43 Allocate IRQ to PCI Yes: Assign IRQ to PCI VGA card if card requests No: Doesn’t assign IRQ To PCI VGA cars even if card requests IRQ Palette Snooping Enabled Enabled: informs the PCI devices that an ISA Disabled graphics device is installed in the system so the card will function correctly PCI IDE BusMaster...

  • Page 44: Boot Menu

    Feature Description Boot Device Priority Specify the boot device priority sequence Hard Disk Drives Specify the boot device priority sequence from available hard drives Removable Drives Specify the boot device priority sequence from available removable drives ATAPI CDROM Specify the boot device priority sequence from Drives available ATAPI CDROM drives 3-40...

  • Page 45: Boot Settings Configuration

    Feature Options Description Quick Boot Disabled Allow BIOS to skip tests while booting Enabled Quiet Boot Disabled: Display normal Disabled POST messages Enabled Enabled: Display logo Add-on ROM Set display mode for option Force BIOS Display Mode Keep Current Bootup Num-Lock Select power on state for Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse...
  • Page 46 Boot to OS/2 OS/2 compatibility mode Wait for “ F1 “ if Wait for F1 key to be Disabled error pressed if error occurs Enabled Hit “ DEL “ Message Display “ Press DEL to run Disabled Display Setup “ in POST Enabled Interrupt 19 Capture Enabled:...

  • Page 47: Security Menu

    Feature Options Description Change User Install change Password password Clear User Setup: check password Password while invoking setup Always: check password while invoking setup as well as on each boot Boot Sector Virus Enable/Disable boot sector Disabled Protection virus protection Enabled 3-43...

  • Page 48: Chipset Menu

    3-44...

  • Page 49: Northbridge Configuration

    Feature Options Description Bank Interleaving Auto Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out Disabled over BANKS on the same node, or across NODES, decreasing access contention Node Interleaving Interleaving allows memory Auto accesses to be spread out Disabled over BANKS on the same node, or across NODES, decreasing access...

  • Page 50: Ecc Configuration

    Feature Options Description Master ECC Enable Disabled Master Enables support on all nodes for Enabled error detect correction 3-46...

  • Page 51: Southbridge Configuration

    Feature Options Description 2.0 SM Bus Disabled Controller Enabled HT Link 0 P-Comp Auto causes hardware Auto Mode compensation vales. Other Data choices allow the user to HT Link 0 N-Comp override default Mode Calcomp + Data compensation with HT Link 0 RZ-Comp Calcomp - Data absolute value, add to the Mode...

  • Page 52: 3.8.4 Pci-X Configuration

    3.8.4 PCI-X Configuration Feature Options Description HT Link 0 P-Comp Auto Auto causes hardware Mode compensation values. Data Calcomp+Data Calcomp-Data HT Link 0 N-Comp Auto Auto causes hardware Mode compensation values. Data Calcomp+Data Calcomp-Data HT Link 0 NZ-Comp Auto Auto causes hardware Mode...
  • Page 53 HT Link 1 P-Comp Auto Auto causes hardware Mode compensation values. Data Calcomp+Data Calcomp-Data HT Link 1 N-Comp Auto Auto causes hardware Mode compensation values. Data Calcomp+Data Calcomp-Data HT Link 1 NZ-Comp Auto Auto causes hardware Mode compensation values. Data Calcomp+Data Calcomp-Data 3-49...

  • Page 54: P Ower Menu

    Feature Options Description Change User Install change Password password Clear User Setup: check password Password while invoking setup Always: check password while invoking setup as well as on each boot Boot Sector Virus Enable/Disable boot sector Disabled Protection virus protection Enabled 3-50...

  • Page 55: Exit Menu

    Feature Description Save Changes and Exit system setup after saving the changes Exit F10 key can be used for this operation Discard Changes Exit system setup without saving the changes and Exit ESC key can be used for this operation Discard Changes Discard changes done so far to any of the setup question...

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