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  • Page 1 C2SBA+II C2SBA+ C2SBA C2SBE USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1c...
  • Page 2 The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.

  • Page 3: Manual Organization

    Technology, Wide Dynamic Execution, FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI), Advanced Digital Media Boost, Smart Memory Access, and Thermal Management 2 (TM2), the C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE delivers unparalleled system performance and great power efficiency in a slim package. Please refer to the motherboard specifica- tions pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/Products/) for updates on...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Conventions Used in the Manual .................. iii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ..................... 1-1 Contacting Super Micro ................1-2 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE Image ....... 1-3 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE Layout ........ 1-4 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE Quick Reference....1-5 Motherboard Features ................1-7 Intel G33/P35 Chipset: System Block Diagram ......... 1-9 Chipset Overview ..................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Chassis Intrusion ..................2-14 Fan Headers ..................... 2-15 VGA Connector ..................2-15 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ..........2-16 Serial Ports ....................2-16 Wake-On-Ring ..................2-17 Wake-On-LAN ..................2-17 GLAN1 Port ....................2-18 Speaker Connector .................. 2-18 High Definition Audio (HDA) ..............
  • Page 6 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User’s Manual Technical Support Procedures ................ 3-2 Frequently Asked Questions ................3-3 Returning Merchandise for Service ..............3-5 Chapter 4: BIOS Introduction ....................... 4-1 Running Setup ....................4-2 Main BIOS Setup ..................... 4-3 Advanced Setup ....................4-7 Security Setup ....................4-22 TPM State .......................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    One (1) floppy drive ribbon cable (CBL-022L) Four (4) SATA cables (CBL-0044L) (For C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE) Six (6) SATA cables (CBL-0044L) (For the C2SBA+II only) Two (2) IDE hard drive cables (CBL-0036L-3) (C2SBA+II/C2SBA+ Only) One (1) Super Micro CD containing drivers and utilities...

  • Page 8: Contacting Super Micro

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User’s Manual Contacting Super Micro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 9: C2Sba+Ii/C2Sba+/C2Sba/C2Sbe Image

    Chapter 1: Introduction C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE Image Note: All pictures and drawings shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as those in this manual.

  • Page 10: Motherboard Layout

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User’s Manual Motherboard Layout CPU Fan FAN2 4-Pin PWR Processor Intel G33 North Bridge Slot7 PCI-E x1 Slot6 PCI-E x16 GLAN CTRL Slot5 PCI-E x4 JBT1 Battery JI2C1 JWOR JPL1 JI2C2 Intel ICH9 I-SATA2 Audio CTRL JLED I-SATA3 Slot4 PCI-33MHz...

  • Page 11: C2Sba+Ii/C2Sba+/C2Sba/C2Sbe Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Chapter 2) Keyboard Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JI 2 C1/JI 2 C2 SMB to PCI Slots Open/Open (Disabled) ITE IDE Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) (See Note 4)
  • Page 12 • 7. VGA is not available on the C2SBE. • 8. The ICH9R and SATA Ports 2 & 3 (JS3/4) are available on the C2BA+II. • 9. G33 is available on the C2SBA/C2SBA+II/C2SBA+. P35 is available on the C2SBE only.

  • Page 13: Motherboard Features

    • SuperDoctor III, Watch Dog, NMI • Power-up mode control for recovery from AC power loss • CPU/System overheat LED and control • System resource alert via Supero Doctor III • Auto-switching voltage regulator for the CPU core • CPU Thermal Trip support •...
  • Page 14 • Built in ICH9 SATA Controller, 4 connectors for 4 devices (For the C2SBA+/ C2SBA/C2SBE) • Built in ICH9R SATA Controller, 6 connectors for 6 devices (For the C2SBA+II) • 1 floppy port interface (up to 2.88 MB) • 1 Fast UART 16550 compatible serial port/header •...

  • Page 15: Intel G33/P35 Chipset: System Block Diagram

    Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the following pages for the actual specifications of each motherboard. Note 1: Integrated Graphics support is not available for the P35 Chipset. Note 2: ICH9R is available on the C2SBA+II only.

  • Page 16: Chipset Overview

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User’s Manual Chipset Overview The Intel G33/P35 chipset is specially designed for use with the Intel dual core processors. It consists of two primary components: the Graphic Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) and the I/O Controller Hub (ICH9/ICH9R). The GMCH (North Bridge)

  • Page 17: Recovery From Ac Power Loss

    BIOS chapter of this manual to change this setting. The default setting is Last State. PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/ C2SBA/C2SBE. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates of 1 GHz and faster. C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE accommodates 12V ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate. A 2-Amp of current supply on a 5V Standby rail is strongly recommended.

  • Page 19: Versatile Media Capabilities

    I/O Virtualization Technology (VT-d) With the Intel ICH9 built in, the C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE supports I/O Virtualization Technology (VT-d) that enables multiple operating systems and ap- plications to run in independent partitions. Each partition uses its own subset of host physical memory, and behaves like a virtual machine (VM), providing isolation and protection across multiple partitions.
  • Page 20 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User’s Manual Notes 1-14...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electro-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 22: Processor And Heatsink Fan Installation

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Fan Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: 1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU LGA 775 socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installation 3. Use your thumb and your index North Center Edge finger to hold the CPU at the North Center Edge and the South Center Edge of the CPU. 4. Align CPU Pin1 (the CPU corner marked with a triangle) against the socket corner that is marked with a triangle cutout.

  • Page 24: Installation Of The Heatsink

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Installation of the Heatsink 1. Locate the CPU Fan on the mother- board. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.) 2. Position the heatsink in such a way that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan and are not interfered with other components.

  • Page 25: Heatsink Removal

    Chapter 2: Installation 8. Repeat Step 6 to insert all four heatsink fasteners into the mounting holes. 9. Once all four fasteners are securely insert- ed into the mounting holes and the heatsink is properly installed on the motherboard, connect the heatsink fan wires to the CPU Fan connector.

  • Page 26: Installing Dimms

    Repeat for all modules (See step 1 above). Memory Support The C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE supports up to 8 GB Unbuffered Non- ECC DDR2 800/677 MHz in 4 DIMMs. Populating DIMM#1A,DIMM#1B, and/or DIMM#2A, DIMM#2B with memory modules of the same size and of the same type will result in dual channel, two-way interleaved memory which is faster than the single channel, non-interleaved memory.

  • 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

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the graphics 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 1.

  • Page 29: Front Control Panel

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

  • Page 30: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions 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...

  • Page 31: Oh/Fan Fail Led

    Chapter 2: Installation NIC1 Indicator GLAN1/2 LED The NIC (Network Interface Control- Pin Definitions ler) LED connection for the GLAN port 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

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located Pin Definitions 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 Connector +3.3V +3.3V A 24-pin main power connector is -12V +3.3V located at J40. This power connector meets the SSI EPS 12V specifica- PS_ON tion.

  • Page 34: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB (1-6) Pin Definitions 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#1/2 (J11) and USB#3/4/5/6 (J43). USB #7/8 (J44)

  • Page 35: Fan Headers

    Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers The C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE has five chassis fan headers (Fan 1 to Fan Fan Header 5). Fan 1 is the CPU Fan. Fan 2 to Fan Pin Definitions 5 are system/chassis fans. (Note: Pins Pin# Definition 1-3 of a 4-pin fan headers are backward Ground compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans.)

  • Page 36: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Ps/2 Mouse Ports

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE 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.

  • Page 37: Wake-On-Ring

    Chapter 2: Installation Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is des- Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions ignated JWOR. This function allows Pin# Definition your computer to receive and be Ground "awakened" by an incoming call when Wake-up in the suspend state. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 38: Speaker Connector

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual GLAN 1 (Giga-bit Ethernet Port) A G-bit Ethernet port is located at J11 on the IO backplane. This port accepts GLAN1 RJ45 type cables. Speaker A Speaker/Buzzer header (J9) is Speaker Connector Pin Definitions located on the motherboard. See the...

  • Page 39: High Definition Audio (Hda)

    Chapter 2: Installation High Definition Audio (HDA) The C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE features a 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio (HDA) Orange: (J46) codec that provides 10DAC channels, Blue: Line-In CEN/LFE simultaneously supporting 7.1 sound playback and two channels of independent stereo sound Black: Back Green:Front Surround output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo out for front L&R, rear L&R, center and...

  • Page 40: Front Panel Audio Control

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Front Panel Audio Control When front panel headphones are plugged in, the back panel audio output is disabled. High Definition Front Panel Audio This is done through the FP Audio header Pins# Signal (J12). If the front panel interface card is not...

  • Page 41: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumper Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit Setting Pin 1-2 short...

  • Page 42: Cmos Clear

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE 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 43: Keyboard Wake-Up

    Chapter 2: Installation PCI/PCI-E Slots to SMB SMBus to PCI-X/PCI-Exp Slots Speeds Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Jumpers JI C1/JI C2 allow you to con- Closed Enabled nect PCI/PCI-Exp. Slots to the System Open Disabled (Default) Management Bus The default setting is open to disable the connection.

  • Page 44: Ide Enable/Disable

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual IDE Enable/Disable IDE Enable JP2 enables or disables IDE#1 and Jumper Settings IDE#2 on the C2SBA+II/C2SBA+. Pin# Definition See the table on the right for jumper Enabled (default) settings.The default setting is en- Disabled abled. TPM Enable (For the...

  • Page 45: Audio Enable

    Chapter 2: Installation Audio Enable Audio Enable Jumper Settings JP5 enables or disables the onboard Pin# Definition audio connections. See the table on the Enabled (default) right for jumper settings. The default Disabled setting is Enabled. CPU Fan FAN2 4-Pin PWR Processor A.

  • Page 46: Usb Wake-Up

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual USB Wake-Up Use JPUSB jumpers (JPUSB1/JPUSB2) to en- USB Wake-up Enable able the function of "System Wake-Up via USB Jumper Settings devices", which allows you to "wake-up" the Pin# Definition system by pressing a key on the USB keyboard Enabled or by clicking the USB mouse of your system.

  • Page 47: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Indicators GLAN Link/Speed LED Indicator GLAN LEDs LED Color Definition There is one Gigabit-LAN port (J11). This No Connection or 10 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. Green (On) 100 Mbps The yellow GLAN Activity LED (right, see Amber (On) 1 Gbps below) indicates activity, while the GLAN...

  • Page 48: Onboard Power Led

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Onboard Power LED (LE1) Onboard PWR LED Indicator The Onboard 3.3V Standby Power LED is Settings located at LE1 on the motherboard. When LED Color Definition LE1 is off, the system is off. When the System Off green light is on, the system is on.

  • Page 49: Parallel Port, Floppy Drive And Ide Hard Drive Connections

    Chapter 2: Installation 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. •...

  • Page 50: Floppy Connector

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Floppy Connector Floppy Drive Connector Pin Definitions The floppy connector is located at Pin# Definition Pin # Definition J27. See the table on the right for pin Ground FDHDIN definitions. Ground Reserved FDEDIN Ground Index Ground Motor Enable...

  • Page 51: Ide Connectors

    Pin # Definition There are two IDE connectors on the Reset IDE Ground C2SBA+II/C2SBA+. Be sure to close Host Data 7 Host Data 8 Pin 1 and Pin 2 of JP2 to enable the Host Data 6 Host Data 9 IDE connectors before using them.
  • Page 52 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Notes 2-32...

  • Page 53: 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 54: Memory Errors

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual NOTE If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics card is recommended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to App. B. Memory Errors 1. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed.

  • Page 55: Frequently Asked Questions

    2, or by fax at (408)503-8019. Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE supports unbuffered, DDR2 667/800 MHz memory modules. See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory. Question: Why does Microsoft Windows XP (SP2) and Windows Vista show...
  • Page 56 Question: How do I utilize the onboard HD sound? Answer: The onboard HD sound available on the C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/ C2SBE 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 57: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Question: How do I connect the ATA100/66 cable to my IDE device(s)? Answer: The 80-wire/40-pin high-density ATA100/66 IDE cable that came with your system has two connectors to support two drives. This special cable must be used to take advantage of the speed the ATA100/66 technology offers. Connect the blue connector to the onboard IDE header and the other connector(s) to your hard drive(s).
  • Page 58 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4: Bios

    Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the C2SBA+II/ C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 60: Running Setup

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE 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 ap- propriate 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 61 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 62 Select Serial ATA for SATA or select Auto (Native Mode) for ATA. The options are: Serial ATA and Auto. Serial ATA (SATA) RAID Enable (C2SBA+II Only) Select Enable to enable Serial ATA RAID Functions. (For the Windows OS environment, use the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled. When this item is set to Enabled, the item: "ICH RAID Code Base"...
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: BIOS Type This option allows you to select the type of IDE hard drive. Select Auto to allow BIOS to automatically detect the hard drive's capacity, number of heads, etc.). The option User allows the user to enter the parameters for the HDD installed at this connection.

  • Page 64: Installed Memory

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual LBA Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: Total Sectors: This item displays the number of total sectors available in the LBA Format. Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum capacity in the LBA Format.

  • Page 65: Advanced Setup

    Chapter 4: BIOS Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub- menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>. Boot Features Floppy Check Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to verify the type of floppy drive at bootup.

  • Page 66: Power Loss Control

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual ACPI Sleep Mode This setting allows you to configure the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Sleep Mode for your system. The options are S1, S3 and S1S3. High Precision Event Time Select Yes to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produce...

  • Page 67: Advanced Processor Options

    Chapter 4: BIOS Watch Dog Select Enabled to automatically reset the system if the system is not active for more than 4 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Summary Screen This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the summary screen which displays the system configuration during bootup.
  • Page 68 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Fast String Operations (Available when supported by the CPU) Set to Enabled to enable the fast string operations for special CPU instructions. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Compatible FPU Code (Available when supported by the CPU) Set to Enabled to keep the content of the last instruction Operating Code (OPCode) in the floating point (FP) state.

  • Page 69: Advanced Chipset Control

    Chapter 4: BIOS creating multiple virtual systems in one computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. (Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and restart the system for the change to take effect.) Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.
  • Page 70 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Memory Reclaiming Select Enable to enable the functionality of Memory Remapping above 4GB. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Enable VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables.

  • Page 71: Memory Cache

    Chapter 4: BIOS Select Auto to allow the HD Audio Controller to be automatically enabled when detected by the BIOS. The options are Enable, Disabled and Auto. 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.
  • Page 72 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual data processing and operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, and Write Back. Cache Extended Memory Area If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations.
  • Page 73 A different OS requires a different Bus master clock rate. Onboard PCI IDE/Onboard LAN (PCI IDE: for C2SBA+II/C2SBA+ only) Option ROM Scan When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM.
  • Page 74 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for the 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 Chapter 4: BIOS PCI-Express Graphics (PEG) Port (This submenu is for debugging only.) Select Auto to automatically enable the PCI-Express Graphics Port if a PCI add-on card is detected. Select Disabled to always disable the PEG Port. Select Enabled to always enable the PEG Port. (Debugging is enabled if a debug card is detected.) The default setting is Auto.

  • Page 76: Parallel Port

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual I/O Device Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. KBC Clock Input This setting allows you to select the clock frequency for the Keyboard Controller. The options are 6MHz, 8MHz, 12MHz, and 16MHz. Serial Port A This setting allows you to decide how the system controls Serial Port A.

  • Page 77: Dma Channel

    Chapter 4: BIOS Interrupt This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for the parallel port. The options are IRQ5 and IRQ7. Mode This feature allows you to specify the parallel port mode. The options are Output only, Bi-Directional, EPP and ECP. DMA Channel This item allows you to specify the DMA channel for the parallel port.
  • Page 78 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Low – This level is considered as the ‘normal’ operating state. The CPU temperature is well below the CPU ‘Temperature Tolerance’. The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as configured in the BIOS (Fan Speed Control).
  • Page 79 BIOS settings. When first installed, Supero Doctor III adopts the temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doctor, since the SD III settings override the BIOS settings. For the Windows OS to adopt the BIOS temperature threshold settings, please change the SDIII settings to be the same as those set in the BIOS.

  • Page 80: Security Settings

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE 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 function of Write-Protect to protect the boot sector on the hard drives against viruses. Password on Boot When this feature is set to Enabled, a password is required for a user to enter the system at bootup.

  • Page 82: Tpm State

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual TPM (Trusted Platform Modules) State Choose the TPM State menu from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Current TPM State This item shows the current TPM State only.

  • Page 83: Boot Settings

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 84: Exit

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual 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 85: Appendix Abios Post Messages

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a prob- lem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages.
  • Page 86 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer.
  • Page 87 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably.
  • Page 88 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ conflict I/O device IRQ conflict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested.
  • Page 89 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter Setup and change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card).
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  • Page 91: Appendix Bbios Post Codes

    Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 92 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual POST Code Description 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager...
  • Page 93 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message...
  • Page 94 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual POST Code Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate Erase <ESC> prompt Scan for <ESC>...
  • Page 95 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description Unknown interrupt Check Intel Branding string Alert Standard Format initialization Log error if micro-code not updated properly The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer...
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  • Page 97: Appendix C Intel Hostraid Setup Guidelines

    Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Appendix C Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines (For the C2SBA+II Only) After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure SATA HostRAID or SAS HostRAID before you install the Windows Operating System and other software drivers.
  • Page 98 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Intel HostRAID Configurations The following types of Intel's HostRAID configurations are supported: RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk. RAID1 (Data Mirroring): an identical data image from one drive is copied to another drive.
  • Page 99 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Using the Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self Test. b.
  • Page 100 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume: a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next field.
  • Page 101 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 1 Volume: a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next field.
  • Page 102 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0): a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>.
  • Page 103 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity): a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press <Enter>. c.

  • Page 104: Deleting A Raid Volume

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Deleting a RAID Volume: (Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set.) a. From the main menu, select item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press <Enter>.
  • Page 105 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD (Warning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to non- RAID or Resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or Resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete the internal RAID structure on the drive.) a.
  • Page 106 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Installing the Windows XP/2003 OS for Systems with RAID Functions (For C2SBA+II only) Note 1. Your motherboard may come with the ITE-8212 IDE Controller chip or the ITE-8211 Controller chip. For proper OS installation, please obtain your ITE IDE Controller model and other driver information before starting the OS installation.
  • Page 107 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS for Systems without RAID Functions Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD. Press the <F6> key when the message-" Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver"...
  • Page 108 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Notes C-12...
  • Page 109 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Appendix D Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines (For the C2SBA+II Only) After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID before you install the Windows operating system.
  • Page 110 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual To configure the Adaptec SATA RAID for Operating Systems that support RAID functions(--Windows, Red Hat & SuSe, Linux) 1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Note: If it is the first time powering on the system, we recommend you load the Optimized Default Settings.
  • Page 111 Mirrors (RAID 10) provides multiple RAID 1 mirrors and a RAID 0 stripe, maximiz- ing data security and system efficiency. By incorporating the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA into the motherboard design, Supermicro's C2SBA+II offers the user the benefits of SATARAID without the high costs associated with hardware RAID applications.

  • Page 112: Managing Arrays

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and configure array settings. To select this option, using the arrow keys and the <enter> key, select "Managing Arrays" from the main menu as shown above.
  • Page 113 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Configuring Disk Drives You may need to configure a disk drive before you can use it. Caution: Configuring a disk may overwrite the partition table on the disk and may make any data on the disk inaccessible. If the drive is used in an array, you may not be able to use the array again.
  • Page 114 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual 2. From the "Select Drives for Configuring" List (shown below,) select the drives you want to configure and press <Insert>. 3. The drive you've selected will appear in the "Selected Drives Dialog Box" on the right (as shown below.) Repeat the same steps until all drives that you want to configure appear in the selected drives box.
  • Page 115 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines 5. Read the warning message as shown in the screen below. 6. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to configure. If correct, type Y to continue.

  • Page 116: Creating Arrays

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Creating Arrays Before you create arrays, make sure that the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are un-initialized or not formatted are shown in gray and cannot be used. Note: It is recommended that you configure devices before you create arrays.
  • Page 117 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Assigning Array Properties Once a new array is completed, you can assign properties to the array. Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, and you can- not change the array properties using this utility. To assign properties to the new array: 1.
  • Page 118 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual 5. When you are finished, press <Done> (as the screen shown below). Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, be sure to back up any data stored on the new drive; otherwise, all data will be lost.
  • Page 119 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Adding a Bootable Array To make an array bootable: 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to make bootable, and press <Ctrl> and <B>. 3.
  • Page 120 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Adding/Deleting Hotspares To add a Hotspare: Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you would need to add a new HDD as a hotspare. 1. From the main menu (shown on Page D-4), select Add/Delete Hotspares.
  • Page 121 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. From the main menu, select Manage Arrays and hit <Enter> (as shown on the previous page.) 2. From the List of Arrays dialog box (shown below), select the array you want to view and press Enter.
  • Page 122 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Rebuilding Arrays Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process is interrupted or when one critical member is missing, you must perform a Rebuild to restore its functionality. For a critical array rebuild operation, the optimal drive is the source drive.
  • Page 123 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Deleting Arrays Warning!! Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent data loss Deleted arrays cannot be restored. To delete an existing array: 1. From the main menu (shown on Page D-4), select Manage Arrays. 2.

  • Page 124: Using The Disk Utilities

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks. To access the disk utilities: 1. From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Menu, select Disk Utilities (as shown above) and press <Enter>.
  • Page 125 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines To format a disk: Note: The operation of Formatting Disk allows you to perform a low-level format- ting of a hard drive by writing zeros to the entire disk. Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not need to be low-level formatted again.
  • Page 126 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual To verify disk media: 3. When the screen shown above displays, select Verify Disk Media and press <Enter>. 4. A message will display, indicating that the selected drive will be scanned for media defects. Select Yes and hit <Enter> to proceed with disk verifying; other- wise, select No and hit <Enter>.
  • Page 127 Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines To Exit Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 1. Once you have completed RAID array configurations, press ESC to exit. The following screen will appear. 2. Press Yes to exit the Utility. D-19...
  • Page 128 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Installing the Intel ICH9R Driver by Adaptec and the OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot, and the screen: "Supermicro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear.

  • Page 129: Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix E: Software Installation Instructions Appendix E Software Installation Instructions Installing Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.
  • Page 130 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 131 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.
  • Page 132 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 133 (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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