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  • Page 1 C2SBA+II C2SBA+ C2SBA C2SBE USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • 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

    Quad-Core/Dual-Core Technology, the Hyper-Threading (HT) 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 effi ciency in a slim package. Please refer to the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/Products/) for updates on supported...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ..................1-10 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..............1-11 PC Health Monitoring ...................
  • 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 Defi...
  • Page 6 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User’s Manual Technical Support Procedures ............... 3-2 Frequently Asked Questions ................3-3 Returning Merchandise for Service ..............3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Introduction ....................... 4-1 Running Setup ....................4-2 Main BIOS Setup ..................... 4-2 Advanced Setup ....................4-7 Security Setup ....................4-21 TPM State .......................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    One (1) Super Micro Mainboard One (1) fl oppy 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) USB cable (CBL-041)

  • 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 JFSB2 Intel G33 JFSB1 North Bridge Slot7 PCI-E x1 Slot6 PCI-E x16 GLAN CTRL Slot5 PCI-E x4 BIOS Battery JI2C1 JWOR JPL1 JI2C2 JRTC1 JRTC2 Intel ICH9 I-SATA2 Audio CTRL...

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

    Chapter 1: Introduction C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default Setting JRTC1/JRTC2 CMOS Clear Pins 1-2/Pins 1-2 (Normal) JFSB1/JFSB2/JFSB3 CPU Frequency Pins 1-2/Pins 1-2/Pins 1-2 (Auto) Keyboard Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JI 2 C1/JI 2 C2 SMB to PCI Slots Open/Open (Disabled)
  • 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 • Intel 82566 Gigabit Ethernet Controller • PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports • ITE-8212 IDE controller supports two IDE hard drives (*for the C2SBA+II/ C2SBA+ only) • Up to 10 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports for a speed of up to 480Mbps Latest USB 2.0 technology!
  • Page 15 Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the following pages for the actual specifi cations 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) manages the data fl...

  • 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 specifi cations 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 Electric-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 suffi cient 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 fi nger 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 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 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 Chapter 2: Installation Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub fl ash 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 specifi cation. See Figure 2-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. A. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports Figure 2-3.

  • Page 29: Front Control Panel

    Chapter 2: Installation B. Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are de- signed specifi cally for use with Super Micro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 30: Front Control Panel Pin Defi Nitions

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual C. Front Control Panel Pin Defi nitions Power LED Power LED Pin Defi nitions The Power LED connection is located Pin# Defi nition on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the LED_Anode+ table on the right for pin defi nitions.

  • Page 31: Oh/Fan Fail Led

    Chapter 2: Installation NIC1 Indicator GLAN1/2 LED The NIC (Network Interface Control- Pin Defi nitions ler) LED connection for the GLAN port Pin# Defi nition 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 Pin Defi nitions The Reset Button connection is located Pin# Defi nition on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer Reset case. Refer to the table on the right for Ground pin defi...

  • Page 33: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 2: Installation Connecting Cables ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition 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 specifi ca- PS_ON tion.

  • Page 34: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB There are 12 USB 2.0 (Universal Pin# Defi nitions Serial Bus) ports/headers on the motherboard. Six of them are Back Panel USB ports: USB#1/2 (J11) and Ground 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 fi ve chassis fan headers (Fan 1 to Fan Fan Header 5). Fan 1 is the CPU Fan. Fan 2 to Fan Pin Defi nitions 5 are system/chassis fans. (Note: Pins Pin# Defi...

  • 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 Mouse Port Pin PS/2 Mouse Ports Defi nitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 Pin# Defi nition mouse are located at J28. See the Data table on the right for pin defi nitions.

  • Page 37: Wake-On-Ring

    Chapter 2: Installation Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is des- Wake-On-Ring Pin Defi nitions ignated JWOR. This function allows Pin# Defi nition 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 defi...

  • 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 located on the motherboard. See the Pin Setting Defi...

  • Page 39: High Defi Nition Audio (Hda)

    Chapter 2: Installation High Defi nition Audio (HDA) The C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE features a 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Orange: Audio (HDA) (J46) codec that provides 10DAC Blue: Line-In CEN/LFE channels, simultaneously supporting 7.1 sound playback and two channels of independent Black: Back...

  • 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 MIC_L (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 identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit Setting Pin 1-2 short...

  • Page 42: Watch Dog Enable

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Clear CMOS JRTC1/JRTC2 are used to clear CMOS. Close Clear CMOS pins 1 and 2 on both JRTC1/JRTC2 for normal Jumper Settings system operation (*Default). Close pins 2 and Setting Defi nition 3 on JRCT1/JRTC2 to clear CMOS. Note: For...

  • Page 43: Cpu Front Side Bus Speed

    Chapter 2: Installation CPU Front Side Bus Speed CPU FSB Jumper Settings JFSB1, JFSB2 and JFSB3 allow you to JFSB3 JFSB2 JFSB1 Frequency set the Front Side Bus Frequency. See *Auto the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Open 333MHz (*Default: Auto.)

  • 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 IDE#2 on the C2SBA+II/C2SBA+. Pin# Defi nition 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 JP5 enables or disables the onboard Pin# Defi nition audio connections. See the table on the Enabled (*default) right for jumper settings. The default Disabled setting is Enabled. Keyboard Wake-Up The JKB jumper is used together KB Wake-up Enable with the Keyboard Wake-Up function Pin#...

  • 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 devices", which allows you to "wake-up" the Pin# Defi nition 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 Activity Onboard Indicators Link GLAN LEDs Rear View (When viewing from the rear A Gigabit-LAN port (J11) is located above side of the chassis.) USB Port 1 on the I/O Backpanel. This GLAN Activity Indicator Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while Color Status...

  • 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 located at LE1 on the motherboard. When LED Color Defi nition 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 fl oppy and hard disk drive cables: • The fl oppy 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 Defi nitions The fl oppy connector is located at Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition J27. See the table on the right for pin Ground FDHDIN defi nitions. Ground Reserved...
  • Page 51 Pin # Defi nition There are two ITE IDE connectors on Reset IDE Ground the C2SBA+II/C2SBA+. Be sure to Host Data 7 Host Data 8 close Pin 1 and Pin 2 of JP2 to enable Host Data 6 Host Data 9 the 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

    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...

  • Page 56: Returning Merchandise For Service

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual 2-8. You must also set the HD Audio setting to "Auto" in the Advanced Chipset section of the BIOS setup. Question: I installed my microphone correctly but I can't record any sound. What should I do? Answer: Go to <Start>, <Programs>, <Accessories>, <Entertainment> and then <Volume Control>.

  • Page 57: 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 fl ash chip and can be easily upgraded using a fl oppy 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 58: 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 59: Main Bios Setup Menu

    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 fi elds. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fi...
  • Page 60 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of the Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Native Mode Operation Select Serial ATA for SATA or select Auto (Native Mode) for ATA. The options are: Serial ATA and Auto.
  • Page 61 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 62 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 63: 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 fl...
  • Page 64 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual ACPI Sleep Mode This setting allows you to confi gure the ACPI (Advanced Confi guration 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 65 Chapter 4: BIOS Advanced Processor Options Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. CPU Speed This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor. Frequency Ratio (*Available when supported by the CPU.) The feature allows the user to set the internal frequency multiplier ratio for the CPU. The options are: Default, x6, x7, x8, x9, x10 and x11.
  • Page 66 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Thermal Management 2 (*Available when supported by the CPU.) Set to Enabled to use the Thermal Management 2 (TM2) Technology, which will lower the CPU voltage and frequency when the CPU temperature reaches a predefi ned overheat threshold. Set to Disabled to use Thermal Manager 1 (TM1), and allow CPU clocking to be regulated via the CPU Internal Clock modulation when the CPU temperature reaches the overheat threshold.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: BIOS Intel Speed Step Support (*Available when supported by the CPU.) Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and allow the system to automatically adjust the processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Enabled (-C States, GV1/GV3 are enabled), GV1/GV3 Only (C States: Disabled), C-States Only (-G1/G3: Disabled), and Disabled (-C States, GV1/GV3 are disabled).
  • Page 68 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual IGD-Device 2 This feature allows the user to enable or disable Internal Graphics Device#2 by entering a specifi ed value. IGD-Device 2, Function 1 This feature allows the user to enable or disable Function#1 of Internal Graphics Device#2 by entering a specifi...
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: BIOS Memory Cache Cache System BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer and allow BIOS to write (cache) data into this reserved memory area.
  • Page 70 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Uncached to disable this function. Select Write Through to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time. Select Write Protect to prevent data from being written into the extended memory area above 1 MB.
  • Page 71 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 72 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual IDE RAID Mode (Available on the Onboard PCI IDE Submenu.) This feature allows you to set the IDE RAID Mode. The default setting is ATA/ ATAPI. PCI-E x1 Slot Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4: BIOS PEG Port Enabled= PEG Port Number= PEG Port Width= PEG Port Slot Number= PEG Port Power Limit= PEG Port Slot Detect= PCI-Express x4 Slot Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the following: PCI Express Port#5 Select Enabled to always enable PCI-Ex4 Port#5.
  • Page 74 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual I/O Device Confi guration 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.
  • Page 75 Workstations with 4-pin. Note: In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings take prece- dence over the BIOS settings. When fi rst 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.
  • Page 76 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Voltage Monitoring The following items will be monitored and displayed: Vcore A V_DIMM 3.3V -12V 3V Standby Vbatt. 4-20...

  • Page 77: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 78 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual 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 79: Tpm State

    Chapter 4: BIOS TPM (Trusted Platform Modules) State (*Available when TPM Support is enabled in Security Settings.) 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 80: Boot Settings

    C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual 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 Specifi c Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section.

  • Page 81: Exit

    Chapter 4: BIOS 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 82 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Notes 4-26...

  • Page 83: 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 84 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed 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 85 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 86 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Invalid System Confi guration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ confl ict I/O device IRQ confl ict 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.
  • Page 87 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 89: 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 90 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 91 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 Confi gure 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)
  • Page 92 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 93 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 95: 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 fi rst confi gure SATA HostRAID or SAS HostRAID* before you install the Windows Operating System and other software drivers**.
  • Page 96 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Intel HostRAID Confi gurations The following types of Intel's HostRAID confi gurations 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.
  • Page 97 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 98 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 fi...
  • Page 99 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 fi...
  • Page 100 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 101 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 102 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 103 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 104 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS fo Systems with RAID Functions Installing a New Operating System-the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS a. Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD.

  • Page 105: Appendix D Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix D: Software Installation Instructions Appendix D 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 106 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 107 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.
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