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  • Page 1 Viglen CX135 Server User Manual VIG705P G r e a t M i n d s T h i n k ® C O M P U T E R S N E T W O R K S S O L U T I O N S...

  • Page 2: Viglen Cx135 User Guide – Version

    Viglen’s Environment laboratory To gain a 'CE' mark, the Viglen computer range has had to undergo many difficult tests to ensure it is Electromagnetically Compatible. These are carried out in the in-house 'Environment lab' at Viglen Headquarters.
  • Page 3 DOS and OS/2 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. i386, i486, Xeon, Pentium, Pentium Pro and MMX are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. JAC-UP, Contender, Dossier, Vig, Viglen, VigStor and Envy are trademarks of Viglen Limited. Genie and Contender are registered trademarks of Viglen Limited.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    General Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Operating Precautions 4. CX135 Server Board Installations Warning and cautions Precautions Upgrading the CPU Installing Heatsinks Installing Memory DIMMs Motherboard Layout I/O Port Connectors Front Control Panel Connector Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 5 Advanced BIOS Setup Menu Boot Setup Menu Security Setup Menu Exit Setup Menu 6. Appendices Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix B: BIOS Checkpoint Codes Appendix C: Glossary Appendix D: Notes Appendix F: Suggestions Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 6: Overview

    This manual describes the Viglen CX135 system. The motherboard is the most important part of your computer. It contains all of the CPU, memory and graphics circuitry that makes the computer work. Checklist Please check that the following items have been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

  • Page 7: Motherboard Features

    Above all we hope that you enjoy using your Viglen CX135 Server. Motherboard features Single or dual Intel®...
  • Page 8 1 floppy port interface (up to 2.88 MB) 1 EPP/ECP Parallel Header PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports Up to 4 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) (2 ports/2 headers) 2 Intel 6300 ESB Serial ATA Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 9 Fan Status Monitor with Firmware/Software On/Off Control The PC health monitor can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The onboard CPU and chassis fans are controlled by the Thermal management via the BIOS. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 10 When the CPU VRM temperature reaches the threshold preset by the user in the BIOS, the system will go into the TM2 Mode. The CPU will slow down, the VRM current will drop to prevent the VRM from overheat. (The settings are: 88°C, *98°C, 108°C.) (*Default) Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 11 4 seconds. This option can be set in the Power section of the BIOS Setup routine. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 12 The Super I/O supports 360 K, 720 K, 1.2 M, 1.44 M or 2.88 M disk drives and data transfer rates of 250 Kb/s, 500 Kb/s or 1 Mb/s. It Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 13 SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management to reduce power consumption. The IRQs, DMAs and I/O space resources of the Super I/O can flexibly adjust to meet ISA PnP requirements, which support ACPI and APM (Advanced Power Management). Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 14: Physical Specifications

    The CX135 chassis is designed to be either a pedestal unit or mounted in a 19” rack cabinet. If the server is bought as a Rackmount unit, then it will be supplied complete with a pair of industry standard 19” Rails, handles and all of the necessary nuts and bolts.
  • Page 15 Chassis Front Controls and Indicators Figure 1: Chassis Front Controls and Indicators 1 x 3.5” Bay USB Cover 3 x 5.25” Bays Keylock Power Button FootStand RESET button Failure Alarm Mute (Unavailable) Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 16: Chassis Back I/O Ports And Features

    Six fully functional expansions slots can be used: every slot opening that covers does not have an add-In board Installed must have a slot cover installed. System cooling Fan Three 12 cm ball bearing cooling fan for system cooling. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 17: Removing The Front Panel

    Removing the Front Panel Figure 3: Removing the Front Panel Figure 4: Front view without Front Panel Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 18 (b) Loosen the three thumbscrews (1) of the side cover. (c) Slide the side cover towards the front until it stops (2) then lift upwards taking it off from the chassis body. See Figure 6 Figure 6: Removing the Side Panel Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 19 Figure 7: Internal Chassis View Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 20 Figure 8: Serial ATA Backplane Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 21 Figure 9: Hard Disk Drive Connectors Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 22 Figure 10: Ultra 320 SCSI Backplane Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 23 Figure 11: 80 pin SCA Connectors Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 24 Figure 12: Pin Configurations Figure 13: Installing HDD and HDD Cage Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 25 (b) Pull out the HDD cage slightly. (c) Disconnect the SCSI or Serial ATA and Power cables and also the SCSI terminator. (d) Continue to pull out the HDD cage until it is totally out of the drive bay. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 26 (c) Push FDD down into the carrier, and then secure FDD with the two screws you have removed earlier. (e) Insert the drive carrier with FDD in the drive bay until you hear a click. Figure 17. Figure 17: Installing the Floppy Drive Carrier into the Chassis Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 27 (b) Insert both guide pins, circled above on the slide rails into the CD-ROM drive and then secure them with screws side by side. (c) Insert the CD-ROM drive in the drive bay until you hear a click. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 28: Safety Precautions

    Electrical Safety Precautions • Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect you from harm and the Viglen CX135 Server from damage: • Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet.

  • Page 29: General Safety Precautions

    General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: • Keep the area around the Viglen CX135 Server clean and free of clutter. • The Viglen CX135 Server weighs approximately (28.7 kg) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight.

  • Page 30: Operating Precautions

    Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the Viglen CX135 is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the Viglen CX135 system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 31: Cx135 Server Board Installations

    To prevent the motherboard from bending, keep one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from static discharge. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 32: Precautions

    (Zero Insertion Force) socket. The design of the VIG705P Motherboard makes it a simple job to replace or upgrade the processors. Follow the instructions below for instructions on how to upgrade the processors: Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 33 1. Before commencing any work inside your Viglen system please read the warnings and cautions section. 2. Remove the lid from the computer by removing the screws at the rear of the case. 3. Locate the Micro-PGA processors covered with a heat sink.

  • Page 34: Installing Heatsinks

    Installing the Heatsinks Please refer to Figure 21 for heatsink installation. Note that the motherboard shown below is not the Viglen VIG705P; however the heatsink location and installation procedure is identical. 1) Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount of thermal grease has already been applied.

  • Page 35: Installing Memory Dimms

    Installing Memory DIMMs Note! Please check with your Account Manager or the Viglen web site for recommended memory modules (www.viglen.co.uk). Caution! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the CX135 server does support two-way interleaving which means memory does not need to be installed in identical pairs.
  • Page 36 Use your thumbs to gently push near the edge of both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot. Memory Support The Viglen CX135 supports up to six 240-Pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 12 GB Registered ECC DDR II 400. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 37: Motherboard Layout

    Watch Dog Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Note! Jumpers not noted are for test purposes only. Connector Description ATX PWR (PW1) Primary 24-pin ATX PWR Connector (Required) 8-pin PWR (PW2) 12V 8-pin PWR Connector (Required) Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 38: I/O Port Connectors

    The I/O ports are colour coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 16 below for the colours and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 25: I/O Port Locations and Definitions Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 39: Connector Definitions

    These connectors are for use with Viglen CX135 server chassis. See Figure 26 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.
  • Page 40 The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity (for any hard drives on the system, including SCSI, Serial ATA and IDE). See the table below Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 41 Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 42 FP USB ports can be used to provide front side chassis access. See the table below Serial Ports There are one Serial Port-COM1 (J4) and one Serial Header-COM2 (J5) on the VIG705P Motherboard. COM2 is located next to the parallel port. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 43 Power LED and pins 8/10 are for the Keylock. Note: The speaker connector pins are for use with an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 5-7 with a jumper. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 44: Overview Of Jumper Settings

    Different pin and jumper configurations make it possible to change how the computer functions. This section of the manual should give you all the information you will require making any changes. Changes you can make, in this way, are as follows: Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 45 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. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 46 Jumpers J13, J15 allow you to connect or disconnect PCI Slot 1/PCI-X Slot 5/PCI –X Slot6 to the system Management Bus. The default setting is to close pins 1-2 to enable the connection. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 47 The default setting is open to enable the termination of the SCSI Controller. (*Note: In order for the SCSI drives to function properly, please do not change the default setting set by the manufacturer.) See the table below for jumper settings. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 48: Onboard Indicators

    LED indicates activity while the other LED may be green, orange or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table at right for the functions associated with the second LED. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 49 Onboard LED Indicators (DS1-DS5, DS7-DS8) In addition to the LAN LEDs and the SATA LED, there are other LED indicators (DS1-DS5, DS7-DS8) on the VIG705P. DS7 and DS8 are PSOY Codes LEDs See the table below: Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 50: Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive And Scsi Connections

    A, and the connector that does not have twisted wires always connects to drive B. Parallel (Printer) Port Connector The parallel (printer) port is located on J10. See the table below for pin definitions. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 51 The floppy connector is located on J24. See the table below for pin definitions. IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to configure the onboard IDE 1 and IDE 2 connectors (at J44 and J38, respectively). See the table below for pin definitions. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 52 Ultra 320 SCSI Connectors Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra320 SCSI connectors located at J28. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 53: Installing Software Drivers

    System Resource CD that comes packaged with the Viglen CX 135 Server. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 29 should appear. (If this display does not appear, click on the “My Computer”...

  • Page 54: System Bios

    BIOS Setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens, such as the Chipset and Power menus. An AMIBIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen, below the copyright message. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 55: Bios Features

    Standard 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 on next page). Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 56: The Main Bios Menu

    BIOS settings. The next section is described in detail to illustrate how to navigate through the menus. Note! Items displayed in gray are preset and cannot be selected. Items with a blue arrow are commands, not options (i.e. discard changes). Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 57: Advanced Bios Setup Menu

    Super IO Configuration screen will appear. Here you can select your options for the computer's I/O (Input/Output) devices. CPU Configuration Sub-Menu Configure Advanced CPU Settings This option allows the user to configure Advanced CPU settings for the processor(s) installed in the system. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 58 C, and 108 Select TM2 VID This setting allows you to set the TM2 VID value. Enter a number from 14 to 35 to select the desired voltage value (from 1.000V to 1.2625V.) Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 59 Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 60 The options are 0 (sec), 5, Mode 1.0, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35. ATA(PI) 80 pin Cable Detection This feature allows AMI BIOS to auto-detect 80Pin ATA(PI) Cable. The options are: "Host & Device", "Host" and "Device." Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 61 Palette Snooping Select Enabled to inform the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system in order for the graphics card to function properly. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 62 When this option is set to "Disabled", the serial port physically becomes unavailable. Select "2F8/IRQ3" to allow the serial port to use 2F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 3 for the interrupt address. The options are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 63: Advanced Chipset Settings

    This feature allows the user to configure the settings for Intel ICH SouthBridge chipset. CPU B.I.S.T. Enable Select Enabled to enable the function of CPU Built In Self Test. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 64 Select Enabled to enable the function of decoding of VGA for the devices installed behind PHX. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCI-X Slot5/Slot6 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable the function of Option ROM for PCI-X Slot5/Slot6. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 65: Acpi Configuration

    This setting is used to enable or disabled the Watch Dog Timer function. It must be used in conjunction with the WD jumper (see Chapter 2 for details). The options are Disabled and Enabled. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 66 This section allows the user to configure the multiprocessors table. MPS RevisionThis feature allows the user to select MPS Revision. Please follow the instructions given on the screen to select the MPS Revision Number. The options are 1.1 and 1.4. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 67 This feature allows the user to disable the function of Remote Access. If Disabled is not select, then you can select a Remote Access type. The options are Enabled and Disabled. USB Configuration This feature allows the user to configure USB settings. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 68 AMI BIOS will automatically display the following information: CPU1 VCORE/CPU2 VCORE (*for 2U systems), 3.3V Vcc(V), +5 Vin, 12V Vcc(V), -12V Vcc (V), DRAM VTT, 1.2V Vcc, 2.5V for DIMM, 1.5V Standby Power, 5V Standby, 3.3V Standby. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 69: Boot Setup Menu

    Boot Setup menu Choose Boot Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Boot Setup options are described in this section. The Boot Setup screen is shown below. Figure 32: Boot Setup Menu Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 70 Select Enabled to allow ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are "1st Floppy Drive", "CD ROM", "ATAPI CDROM", and "Disabled." Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 71 CD/DVD Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available CDROM Drives. 1st Drive Specify the boot sequence for 1st Hard Drive. The options are CD ROM and Disabled. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 72: Security Setup Menu

    If you forget the password, you must erase the system configuration information in CMOS. Change Supervisor Password This option allows you to change a supervisor password that was entered previously. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 73: Exit Setup Menu

    Exit Setup Menu Choose Exit Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Exit Setup options are described in this section. The Exit Setup screen is shown below. Figure 34: Exit Setup Menu Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 74 Use them if the system is behaving erratically. Discard Changes Highlighting this setting and then pressing <Enter> will ignore any changes you made in the BIOS Setup program but will not exit the BIOS Setup program Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 75: Appendices

    Circuits have been reset. (Ready to power up.) 5 short, 1 long Memory error No memory detected in the system. 8 beeps Display memory read/write Video adapter missing or error with faulty memory. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 76: Appendix B: Bios Checkpoint Codes

    Returning to real mode. Executing any OEM patches and setting the Stack next. Passing control to the uncompressed code in shadow RAM at E000:0000h. The initialization code is copied to segment 0 and control will be transferred to segment Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 77 B-2 Bootblock Recovery Codes Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 78 B-3 Uncompressed Initialization Codes Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
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  • Page 83: Appendix C: Glossary

    0 or 1. Boot The name given to the program that runs on the computer when it is first switched on. Can also be a verb related to running the program. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 84 Deutsche Industrie Norm specifies major connector types. Dual In-Line Package. ICs that have two parallel rows of connections. Direct Memory Access. A method of transferring data between main storage and I/O devices without processor intervention. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 85 A unit of measurement of frequency amounting to one cycle per second. Hexadecimal. Base-16 mathematics. Integrated Circuit. Icon A graphical symbol. Integrated device interface. An AT bus specification for a fast hard disk. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 86 Mega Hertz. 1,000,000 Hertz. Nano Second 0.000 000 001 second. Pixel The smallest displayable unit on a monitor or picture tube. POST Power-On Self Test. Random Access Memory. Fast Read/Write memory. Radio Frequency Interface. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
  • Page 87 Volt. Unit of measurement of potential difference. Volts (Alternating Current). Verband Deutscher Electrotechniker. German organisation specifying EMI suppression. Video Computer data or graphics displayed on a monitor or screen. Watt. Watt Basic unit of measurement of electrical power. Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

  • Page 88: Appendix D: Notes

    Appendix D: Notes Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...
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  • Page 92: Appendix F: Suggestions

    Viglen is interested in continuing to improve the quality and information provided in their manuals. Viglen has listed some questions that you may like to answer and return to Viglen. This will help Viglen help to keep and improve the standard of their manuals.
  • Page 93 6. Are there any technological improvements that could be made to the system? 1. Other points you would like to mention? Please return this slip to: Product Development Department Viglen Ltd Viglen House Alperton Lane Alperton Middlesex HA0 1DX Viglen CX135 User Guide – Version 1.0...

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