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USER MANUAL
Arima Computer Corp.
Building Your Competitive Advantage
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  • Page 1 SW310 USER MANUAL Arima Computer Corp. Building Your Competitive Advantage...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS: LEGAL DISCLAIMER....................4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE ....................4 TECHNICAL SUPPORT....................5 ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE ..................5 SAFETY INSTRUCTION ....................6 CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED ................7 1.1 C ....................7 ONGRATULATIONS 1.2 U ....................... 7 NPACKING 1.2.1 Quick Installation Guide................... 8 1.3 F ....................
  • Page 3 3.5.2 Disk Configurations Sub Menu............... 43 3.5.2.1 Primary Master/Slave Sub Menu ..............44 3.5.3 Integrated Peripherals Sub Menu..............46 3.5.3.1 Keyboard Configuration Sub Menu ............. 48 3.5.4 Console Redirection Sub Menu............... 49 3.6 S : ....................50 ECURITY 3.7 P :......................

  • Page 4: Legal Disclaimer

    Arima Computer Corp. makes no warranty regarding this document. Always read the safety instructions carefully. Arima Computer Corp. cannot anticipate all of your working conditions; for safety, you should use caution, care and good judgment when following the procedures described in this material. Arima Computer Corp.

  • Page 5: Technical Support

    Contact the place of purchase for help. This is the recommended solution as they can provide the quickest assistance. Visit Arima Computer Corp. website for up to the minute FAQ, guides and updates. The website can http://www.arima.com.tw/server be found at: Or contact our support staff at: server@arima.com.tw...

  • Page 6: Safety Instruction

    Safety Instruction Keep this manual for future reference. Keep the equipments in a safe, cool, dry place. Perform the installation on a dry, flat surface. Ground yourself by touching a plugged-in power supply, which displaces static electricity. Adjust the power source to the proper voltage before connecting the equipment to the power outlet. Place the power cord in such a manner as to ensure that no one can step on it or trip over it.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    2000MT/sec HyperTransport, two PCI-X slot and integrated SATA-II controller, to name just a few. SW310 supports independent buses for PCI-X slot as well, providing the most efficient bus management to date. It provides versatility, performance, value and dependability for today’s computing environment.

  • Page 8: Quick Installation Guide

    The Latest BIOS, Manual, Memory AVL, Drivers and Utility can be downloaded from H2 Slot 1, 2, 3, 4 * http://www.arima.com.tw/server * To support full speed of DDR400, please use [Single, Single, Single, Single] or [Double, Double, Single, Single] or...

  • Page 9: Features Highlight

    1.3 Features Highlight CPU: Supports high productivity 2-way AMD Opteron processors configuration Supports Single and Dual Core AMD Opteron processor CHIPSET: Runs state of the art ServerWorks HT2000 and HT1000 Chipsets SYSTEM MEMORY: Eight 184-pin DDR 400 memory slots Up to 32GB system memory size EXPANSION SLOTS: Supports PCI-Express X8, X1 and 64 -bit PCI-X slots STORAGE:...

  • Page 10: Motherboard Specification

    1.4 Motherboard Specification Processors Dual uPGA 940 sockets Dual onboard 4-phase VRD Supports one or two AMD Opteron 200 series processors Supports Single and Dual Core AMD Opteron processor Supports 2000MT/s HyperTransport Chipsets ServerWorks HT2000 and HT1000 chipsets Supports two independent PCI-X buses National Semiconductor Super I/O PC87417 chip Memory 4+4 184-pin 2.6-Volt DDR DIMM sockets...
  • Page 11 SMBIOS 2.3.1 and DMI 2.0 compliant Soft Power-down Multiple boot support (with BIOS Boot Specification v3.1 (BBS) support) System Management SMC by Arima Scorpio Server Management Card (optional) MiniPCI connector IPMI 2.0 compliant (IPMI 1.5 fully compliant + Serial over Lan ready) Form Factor SSI form factor with size: 12”...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout [Major Components]

    1.5 Motherboard Layout [major components] The following diagram indicates all the major components of the motherboard.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2. Hardware Installation 2.1 Mounting the motherboard !INSTALLATION WARNING! Use Caution When Installing the ServerBoard into the System Chassis The components underneath the PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard connectors around the mounting hole are very FRAGILE and can be knocked off of their soldered positions, resulting in IRREPARABLE DAMAGE during installation when sliding the board into a system chassis.

  • Page 14: Installing The Processor

    2.2 Installing the processor SW310 operates best when dual AMD Opteron processors are in use. When using only one processor, install it in CPU1 socket. We discourage you from installing in the CPU2 socket if you have only one processor to install. The result may be unpredictable.
  • Page 15 A good quality backplate should have tape over some parts of it that prevents electrical damage. Whenever possible, use high quality backplates to prolong the life of your motherboard. 2. Lift up the lever. Refer to the following picture.
  • Page 16 3. Place the CPU with the correct orientation (B) as shown in the following pictures. The lever is still up and the two triangles are in the same corner. The CPU will not fit if the orientation is wrong. Do not try to force the CPU into the socket;...
  • Page 17 4. Lower the socket locking lever in place. 5. Now, rest the motherboard into the chassis, align the two holes of the backplate. We do not recommend you to apply thermal grease at this point of the installation. The heatsink provided already has thermal grease on the bottom for your convenience.
  • Page 18 6. Mount the CPU heatsink to the top of the CPU and socket. Align the screws of the heatsink with the two holes of the backplate, then fasten them securely. Repeat the steps for the installation of another CPU. Heatsink not included in the package.

  • Page 19: Installing The Memory

    2.3 Installing the memory 2.3.1 DIMM combination The following diagram indicates the locations of memory sockets. Types of memory supported: Eight sockets of 184-pin 2.6Volt DDR DIMM supporting DDR-400/333/266.
  • Page 20 DDR memory types are determined by two factors: speed and rank. SW310 supports DDR 400/333/266 speed in both single/dual rank. The rank of your memory could impact the effectiveness of the motherboard.

  • Page 21: Installing Dimm Modules

    2.3.2 Installing DIMM modules 1. Open up the brackets: 2. Line up the memory with socket. Make sure the gap fits into the socket.
  • Page 22 3. Push in the memory stick until bracket can be closed securely onto the stick. Make sure the brackets hold onto the memory module. These pictures only show one memory stick but remember to install them in pairs.

  • Page 23: Jumpers Configuration

    2.4 Jumpers Configuration 2.4.1 Clear CMOS header Header CN27 controls CMOS setting. Position your motherboard as it appears in the following diagram. To clear CMOS: 1. Turn off the system. 2. Short pin 2and pin 3 using a jumper for a few seconds. 3.

  • Page 24: Pci-X Slot Clock Select Jumper

    2.4.2 PCI-X Slot Clock Select Jumper Header CN18 controls PCI-X Slot setting. When CN18 is 2-3 short, PCI-X slots are set to 133MHz. When CN18 is 1-2 short, PCI-X slot is set to 100MHz. The frequencies describe here are maximum operating frequencies.

  • Page 25: Pci-X-Zcr Slot Clock Select Jumper

    2.4.3 PCI-X-ZCR Slot Clock Select Jumper Header CN32 controls PCI-X-ZCR Slot setting. When CN32 is 2-3 short, PCI-X slots are set to 133MHz. When CN32 is 1-2 short, PCI-X slot is set to 100MHz. The frequencies describe here are maximum operating frequencies.

  • Page 26: On-Board Vga Select Jumper Setting

    2.4.4 On-Board VGA Select Jumper Setting: Header CN33 controls On-Board VGA setting. When CN33 is 1-2 short, On-Board VGA is enabled. When CN33 is 2-3 short, On-Board VGA is disabled. Refer to the following diagram for the location of CN33.

  • Page 27: On-Board Scsi Select Jumper Setting

    2.4.5 On-Board SCSI Select Jumper Setting: Header CN38 controls On-Board SCSI setting. When CN38 is 1-2 short, On-Board SCSI is enabled. When CN38 is 2-3 short, On-Board SCSI is disabled. Refer to the following diagram for the location of CN38.

  • Page 28: Power Supply

    2.5 Power Supply 2.5.1 ATX 24-pin power connector There are two 24 pin power connectors on the motherboard. Only one is needed to make the motherboard operational. The redundancy is built-in for your convenience; you may choose either one to hook up depending on the layout of your system chassis.

  • Page 29: Atx 8-Pin Power Connector

    2.5.2 ATX 8-pin power connector The 8-pin connector provides dedicated power to the CPU. Refer to the following diagram for its location and configuration.

  • Page 30: Cables & Connectors

    2.6 Cables & Connectors 2.6.1 IDE and SATA connectors The following diagram indicates the location of the IDE and SATA connectors: As always, read the instructions that come with the IDE drive and then consult the instructions here. For Parallel ATA, installing IDE drives has become simpler over the years. The cables are now “keyed” to guide the user to the correct installation configuration.

  • Page 31: Front Panel Connectors

    Remember to set BIOS to match the configuration that you implement here. Go to Advanced Menu section of BIOS for detail. 2.6.2 Front Panel Connectors You can find the pin number on the corner of the pin block. Pin 2 is located closer to the outer edge of the motherboard than pin 1.
  • Page 32 Power LED: This 3-pin connector attaches to the power LED. HDD Activity LED: This 2-pin connector attaches to the LED of the hard disk. The LED lights up when HDD is active. Power Switch: This 2-pin connector attaches to the power button of the system. Reset Switch: This 2-pin connector attaches to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer without turning on/off your power switch.

  • Page 33: Speaker Connectors

    2.6.3 Speaker Connectors You can find the pin number on the corner of the pin block. When CN36 is 1-2 short, Internal Buzzer is enabled. Refer to the following diagram for the location of CN36.

  • Page 34: Rear Panel I/O Ports

    2.6.4 Rear Panel I/O ports The following illustration displays the motherboard I/O port array. Type of Port Function PS/2 Mouse connector The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If not detected, IRQ12 can be used for expansion slot.

  • Page 35: Back Panel Lan Led

    2.6.5 Back Panel LAN LED Indication Meaning LED off No link Left LED Green Active Right LED Green Link...

  • Page 36: Front Usb Connector

    2.6.6 Front USB Connector Header CN21 controls the two front USB connections. To activate the front USB, connect the two USB wire to CN21. Each USB wire requires 4 pins; CN21 has 9 pins, therefore supports two USB connections. The one extra pin is for chassis ground use. Refer to the following diagram for the location of CN21.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    CHAPTER 3. BIOS SETUP This chapter discusses the PhoenixBIOS setup program built into the ROM BIOS. BIOS is the basic input/output system, the firmware on the motherboard that enables the hardware to interface with the software. The setup program allows the users to modify the basic system configurations according to their needs.

  • Page 38: Using Setup

    3.2 Using Setup The following table provides details about how to navigate the Setup program using keyboard. FUNCTION Up Arrow ↑ Move to the previous item. Down Arrow ↓ Move to the next item. Left Arrow ← Move to the previous menu. Right Arrow →...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    3.3 Troubleshooting In case the system cannot be booted after some changes in BIOS, use the clear CMOS jumper setting to reset the BIOS to default. To avoid such problem, configure only the items that you thoroughly understand and refrain from modifying the default chipset settings.

  • Page 40: Main Menu

    3.4 Main Menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot Server Exit Main Item Specific Help System Time [12:59:59] System Date [07/26/2005] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects BIOS Version V1.00 field. Legacy Diskette A: [1.44/1.25 MB 3½]   System Memory: 608 KB ...

  • Page 41: Advanced Menu

    3.5 Advanced Menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Security Power Boot Server Exit Advanced Item Specific Help Select ‘Yes’ if Reset Configuration Data: [NO] you want to clear QuickBoot Mode: [Disabled] the extended Boot-Time Diagnostic: [Disabled] system configuration data (ESCD) ►Chipset Feature a ea.

  • Page 42: Chipset Feature Sub Menu

    3.5.1 Chipset Feature Sub Menu The Chipset Feature Sub Menu looks like the following: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Feature Item Specific Help ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Enable ACPI 2.0 Memory Frequency Downgrade [AUTO] static resources Memhole mapping [Hardware] affinity table for Dram Bank Interleave [Disabled] ccNUMA system...

  • Page 43: Disk Configurations Sub Menu

    3.5.2 Disk Configurations Sub Menu The Disk Configurations Sub Menu looks like the following: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Disk Configurations Item Specific Help Embedded SATA enable or disable. Embedded SATA [Enabled] SATA mode [PATA] ►Primary Master [120GB] ►Primary Slave [None] ↑↓...

  • Page 44: Primary Master/Slave Sub Menu

    3.5.2.1 Primary Master/Slave Sub Menu The Primary Master/Slave Sub Menu looks like the following: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Primary Master [120GB] Item Specific Help User = you enter parameters of hard- Type: [Enabled] disk drive installed at this connection. Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors] LBA Mode Control: [Enabled]...
  • Page 45 32 Bit I/O Disabled This setting enables or disables Enabled 32 bit IDE data transfers. Transfer Mode Standard Select the method for moving Fast PIO 1 data to/from the drive. Autotype Fast PIO 2 the drive to select the optimum Fast PIO 3 transfer mode.

  • Page 46: Integrated Peripherals Sub Menu

    3.5.3 Integrated Peripherals Sub Menu The Integrated Peripherals Sub Menu looks like the following: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Integrated Peripherals Item Specific Help Enables 2 Logical ►Keyboard Configuration rocessor. Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] This is applicable only Floppy disk controller: [Enabled] for Hyper-Threading supported Operating...
  • Page 47 Base I/O address 3F8/IRQ 4 Set the base I/O address for 2F8/IRQ 3 serial port A/B. 3E8/IRQ 4 2E8/IRQ 3 Onboard SCSI (LSI53C1020A) Enabled Enable / Disable onboard SCSI Disabled device Onboard GLAN OPROM Scan Enabled Enabled/Disabled Onboard Disabled GLAN OPROM scan...

  • Page 48: Keyboard Configuration Sub Menu

    3.5.3.1 Keyboard Configuration Sub Menu The Keyboard Configuration Sub Menu looks like the following: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Keyboard Configuration Item Specific Help Selects Power-on state NumLock: [On] for Numlock Keyboard auto-repeat rate: [30/sec] Keyboard auto-repeat delay: [1/4 sec] ↑↓ Select Item F1 Help -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults...

  • Page 49: Console Redirection Sub Menu

    3.5.4 Console Redirection Sub Menu The Console Redirection Sub Menu looks like the following: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Console Redirection Item Specific Help If enabled, it will use Com Port Address [Disabled] a port on the motherboard. Baud Rate [57.6K] Console Type [ANSI] Flow Control...

  • Page 50: Security Menu

    3.6 Security Menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Server Exit Security Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear Supervisor Password controls access to the Set Supervisor Password: [Enter] setup utility. Set User Password: [Enter] ↑↓...

  • Page 51: Power Menu

    3.7 Power Menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Server Exit Power Item Specific Help WakeUp On LAN [Disabled] WakeUp On LAN Resume On Time: [Off] Resume Time: [00:00:00] ↑↓ Select Item F1 Help -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ←→Select Menu ESC Exit Enter Select►Sub-Menu...

  • Page 52: Boot Menu

    3.8 Boot Menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Server Exit Boot Item Specific Help Summary Screen: [Disabled] Display system ►Boot Priority configuration on boot ↑↓ Select Item F1 Help -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ←→Select Menu ESC Exit Enter Select►Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The following table shows the items that you can customize on the Boot menu page:...

  • Page 53: Boot Priority Sub Menu

    3.8.1 Boot Priority Sub Menu All the possible devices that you can boot from are automatically detected and listed on the page. The items with a ‘+’ in front of it indicates that the item is a category with more devices nested under it. You can use <Enter>...

  • Page 54: Server Menu

    3.9 Server Menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Server Item Specific Help Display without KB Err Msg: [No] Control the Post Error ►Hardware Monitor Message display or not when without KB. ►IPMI ↑↓ Select Item F1 Help -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ←→Select Menu...

  • Page 55: Hardware Monitor Sub Menu

    3.9.1 Hardware Monitor Sub Menu The Hardware Monitor Sub Menu looks like the following: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Hardware Monitor Item Specific Help CPU1-Fan1 Speed = 5000RPM All items on this CPU2-Fan1 Speed = 5000RPM menu cannot be modified in user CPU2-Fan2 Speed = No Function mode.

  • Page 56: Ipmi Sub Menu

    SYS Firmware Progress Disabled Enabling this selection will log Enabled POST Progress. BIOS POST Errors Disabled Enabling this selection will log Enabled POST errors. To learn more about the IPMI selections, refer to a separate Arima IPMI manual for detailed usage.

  • Page 57: Exit Menu

    3.10 Exit Menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Server Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults save your changes to Discard Changes CMOS. Save Changes ↑↓ Select Item F1 Help -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults...

  • Page 58: Discard Changes

    Discard Changes If, during a Setup Session, you change your mind about changes you have made and have not yet saved the values to CMOS, you can restore the values you previously saved to CMOS. Selecting “Discard Changes” on the Exit menu updates all the selections and displays this message: Setup Confirmation Load previous configuration now? [Yes]...

  • Page 59: About The Boot Utilities

    3.11 About the Boot Utilities The MainBoard comes with the following boot utilities: Phoenix QuietBoot™: Phoenix QuietBoot displays a graphic illustration rather than the traditional POST messages while keeping you informed of diagnostic problems. Phoenix MultiBoot™: Phoenix MultiBoot is a boot screen that displays a selection of boot devices from which you can boot your operating system.

  • Page 60: Phoenix Multiboot

    3.11.2 Phoenix MultiBoot Phoenix MultiBoot expands your boot options by letting you choose your boot device, which could be a hard disk, floppy disk, or CD ROM. You can select your boot device in Setup, or you can choose a different device each time you boot during POST by selecting your boot device in The Boot First Menu.

  • Page 61: Bios Flash Upgrade Utility

    3.12 BIOS Flash Upgrade Utility Phoenix Phlash gives you the ability to update your BIOS from a floppy disk without having to install a new ROM BIOS chip. Phoenix Phlash is a utility for "flashing" (copying) a BIOS to the Flash ROM installed on your computer from a floppy disk.

  • Page 62: Appendix I: Glossary

    APPENDIX I: Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface): a power management specification that allows the operating system to control the amount of power distributed to the computer’s devices. Devices not in use can be turned off, reducing unnecessary power expenditure. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port): a PCI-based interface which was designed specifically for demands of 3D graphics applications.
  • Page 63 Closed and open jumpers: jumpers and jumper pins are active when they are “on” or “closed”, and inactive when they are “off” or “open”. CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors): chips that hold the basic startup information for the BIOS. COM port: another name for the serial port, which is called as such because it transmits the eight bits of a byte of data along one wire, and receives data on another single wire (that is, the data is transmitted in serial form, one bit after another).
  • Page 64 ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data): a format for storing information about Plug-n-Play devices in the system BIOS. This information helps properly configure the system each time it boots. Firmware: low-level software that controls the system hardware. Form factor: an industry term for the size, shape, power supply type, and external connector type of the Personal Computer Board (PCB) or motherboard.
  • Page 65 PCI-to-PCI bridge: allows you to connect multiple PCI devices onto one PCI slot. PnP (Plug-n-Play): a design standard that has become ascendant in the industry. Plug-n- Play devices require little set-up to use. Devices and operating systems that are not Plug- n-Play require you to reconfigure your system each time you add or change any part of your hardware.
  • Page 66 ZCR (Zero Channel RAID): ZCR card provides RAID-5 solution by working with the onboard SCSI/SATA/SATA-II chip through special PCI-X slot with Intel RAIDIOS logic, thus lowering cost of RAID-5 solution...

  • Page 67: Appendix Ii: Block Diagram

    APPENDIX II: Block Diagram For your convenience, we have included this block diagram to show the internal design of the motherboard in order to better aid you in troubleshooting. This diagram shows the bus and the channel of data flow. A good understanding of this diagram can help you clarify the configuration choices for your own optimization.

  • Page 68: Appendix Iii: Faq

    APPENDIX III: FAQ...

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