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USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1c C2SBA+II C2SBA+ C2SBA C2SBE.
Manual Revision: Rev . 1.1c Release Date: July 20, 2009 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer , Inc., you may not copy any part of this document.
Preface About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE motherboard.
C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User ’s Manual iv T able of Contents About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization .......................................
v T able of Contents Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 2-14 Fan Headers ............................................................................................. 2-15 VGA Connector .
C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User ’s Manual vi 3-2 T echnical Support Procedures ........................................................................ 3-2 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry . Super Micro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance.
1-2 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. T el: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 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.
1-4 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User ’ s Manual Motherboard Layout (Please see important notes on Page 1-6.) DIMM4 FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR JPL1 J47 JF1 FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery J27 J40 DIMM.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-5 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Chapter 2) JKB Keyboard Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JI 2 C1/JI 2 C2 SMB .
1-6 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User ’ s Manual Important Notes to the User • 1. Jumpers not indicated are for testing only . • 2. See Chapter 2 for detailed information on CPU/Heatsink installation, memory population, jumpers, connectors, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-7 Motherboard Features CPU • Single Intel Xeon 3000 Series/Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo Processor with a system bus speed of 1.33 GHz/1.
1-8 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User ’ s Manual Onboard I/O • Built in ICH9 SA T A Controller , 4 connectors for 4 devices (For the C2SBA+/ C2SBA/C2SBE) • Built in ICH9R SA T A Controller , 6 connectors for 6 devices (For the C2SBA+II) • 1 oppy port interface (up to 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-9 The 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 specications of each motherboard.
1-10 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User ’ s Manual 1-2 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).
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 1 1-3 Recovery from AC Power Loss BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system.
1-12 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User ’ s Manual enhance clock control. A hardware-based component provides software-indepen - dent thermal management that is compatible with the ACPI Revision 3.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-13 1-7 V ersatile Media Capabilities High DenitionAudio The High Denition Audio Controller embedded in the ICH9/ICH9R delivers up to 4 codecs that can be used for different types of codecs, such as audio and mo - dem codecs.
1-14 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User ’ s Manual Notes.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electro-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. T o prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully . The following measures are generally sufcient to protect your equipment from ESD.
2-2 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Installation of the LGA 775 Processor 1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position. Load Lever 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Socket Key (Socket Notch) South Center Edge North Center Edge Load Lever CPU in the CPU socket Plastic cap is released from the load plate if CPU properly installed. 3. Use your thumb and your index nger to hold the CPU at the North Center Edge and the South Center Edge of the CPU.
2-4 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Fan Wires Thermal Grease CPU Heatsink Fastener Heatsink Fins 1. Locate the CPU Fan on the mother - board.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 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 .
2-6 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual 2-4 Installing DIMMs Note : Check the Super Micro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is interleaved to improve performance (See step 1).
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 C2SBA T o Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom. Installing and Removing DIMMs T o Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push the release tabs near both ends of the module.
2-8 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual 2-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specication.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 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 specically for use with Super Micro server chassis.
2-10 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 1 NIC1 Indicator The NIC (Network Interface Control - ler) LED connection for the GLAN port is located on pins 1 1 and 12 of JF1. Attach the NIC LED cables to display network activity . Refer to the table on the right for pin denitions.
2-12 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Power Bu tton The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be con - gured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4).
Chapter 2: Installation 2-13 FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5/6 USB 1/2 LAN Fan5 Aud.
2-14 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-15 FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5/6 USB 1/2 LAN Fan5 Aud.
2-16 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-17 FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5/6 USB 1/2 LAN Fan5 Aud.
2-18 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-19 FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5/6 USB 1/2 LAN Fan5 Aud.
2-20 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.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-21 FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5/6 USB 1/2 LAN Fan5 Aud.
2-22 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-23 FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5/6 USB 1/2 LAN Fan5 Aud.
2-24 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-25 FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5/6 USB 1/2 LAN Fan5 Aud.
2-26 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual USB Wake-Up Use JPUSB jumpers (JPUSB1/JPUSB2) to en - able the function of "System Wake-Up via USB devices", which allows you to "wake-up" the system by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking the USB mouse of your system.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-27 FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5/6 USB 1/2 LAN Fan5 Aud.
2-28 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-29 FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5/6 USB 1/2 LAN Fan5 Aud.
2-30 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual FAN2 FAN3 FAN1 JI2C1 JI2C2 JWOR FAN4 JP3 JWD JLED Battery DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2B I-SATA4 I-SATA5 WO Speaker COM1 KB/MOUSE CPU Fan VGA USB 3/4/5.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-31 B IDE Drive Connectors PinDenitions Pin# Denition Pin # Denition 1 Reset IDE 2 Ground 3 Host Data 7 4 Host Data 8 5 Host Data 6 6 Host Data 9 7 Host Data 5 .
2-32 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Notes.
3-1 Chapter 3: T roubleshooting Chapter 3 T roubl eshooting 3-1 T roubleshooting Procedures Use the fol lowin g pro ce dures to troub lesh oot your system.
3-2 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual N OTE If yo u ar e a sys tem i ntegr ator, V AR or OE M, a PO ST di agno sti cs ca rd i s r ec om m en d ed . F or I/ O po rt 80 h co d e s, re f er t o Ap p . B. Memor y Errors 1. M ake s ure t hat t he D IM M mo dule s ar e pro pe rly an d ful ly i nsta lle d.
3-3 Chapter 3: T roubleshooting co ntac ting Sup er Mi cro f or tec hnic al su ppo rt : • M othe rbo ard m odel and P CB r evisio n numb er • BIO S r ele ase dat e/ve rs ion (thi s ca n b e see n .
3-4 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual When completed, your system will automatically reboot. If you choose the .exe le, please run the .exe le under Windows to create the BIOS ash oppy disk. Insert the oppy disk into the system you wish to ash the BIOS.
3-5 Chapter 3: T roubleshooting Qu est io n: How d o I co nne ct t he AT A 10 0/6 6 ca bl e to my I DE d evic e(s)? An swer : The 80 - wire /40 - pin h igh -d ensi ty A T A 100 /6 6 ID E ca ble t hat c ame wit h your syste m h as t wo c on nec tor s t o s uppo r t tw o dr ive s.
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Chapter 4: BIOS 4-1 Chapter 4 BIOS 4 - 1 Int roduc tion Thi s cha pter d escr ibe s the Phoen ix BI OS ™ Setup ut ilit y fo r the C2SB A + II/ C2S BA+/C2S BA /C2 SBE . Th e Pho eni x RO M BIO S is stor ed in a ash chi p and ca n be ea sily up grad ed us ing a oppy di sk-bas ed pr ogr am.
4-2 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual 4-2 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.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-3 Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time T o set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate elds. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year elds, and enter the correct data.
4-4 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Serial A T A This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of the Serial A T A. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Native Mode Operation Select Serial A T A for SA T A or select Auto (Native Mode) for A T A.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-5 T ype 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.
4-6 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual LBA Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: T otal 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.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-7 4-4 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. Y ou 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>.
4-8 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual ACPI Sleep Mode This setting allows you to congure the ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface) Sleep Mode for your system.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-9 W atch 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 conguration during bootup.
4-10 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.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-1 1 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.
4-12 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.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-13 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 us er to decide which bus to send debug information to.
4-14 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual data processing and operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, and Write Back .
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-15 memory block specied to be cached into a CPU cache area and written into the system memory at the same time. Select Write Protect to prevent data from being written into the memory block specied.
4-16 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 benet from a greater clock rate. The options are Default , 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-17 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.
4-18 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual I/O Device Conguration 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.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-19 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 .
4-20 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 ‘T emperature T olerance’. The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as congured in the BIOS (Fan Speed Control).
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-21 Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor (Low , Medium and High). This makes it easier for the user to understand the CPU’s temperature status, rather than by just simply seeing a temperature reading (i.
4-22 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual 4-5 Security Settings Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. Y ou should see the following display . Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-23 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.
4-24 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Current TPM State This item shows the c urrent TPM State only . Change TPM State Select "Enabled & Activate" to enable TPM support for the system. Select De-activate & Disabled to disable the function of TPM support.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-25 4-7 Boot Settings Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. Y ou should see the following display . See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specic Help window .
4-26 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual 4-8 Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. Y ou should see the following display .
A-1 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-T est (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.
A-2 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual SystemCMOSchecksumbad-Defaultcongurationused System CMOS has been corrupted or modied incorrectly , perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup V alues.
A-3 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. Y ou may have to replace the cache. See your dealer . A disabled cache slows system performance considerably .
A-4 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual InvalidSystemCongurationData Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/OdeviceIRQconict I/O device IRQ conict 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.
A-5 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.
A-6 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Notes.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes B-1 This section lists the POST (Power On Self T est) 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.
B-2 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual POST Code Description 18h 8254 timer initialization 1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization 1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 20h 1-3-1-1 T .
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes B-3 POST Code Description 5Ch T est RAM between 512 and 640 kB 60h T est extended memory 62h T est extended memory address lines 64h Jump to UserPatch1 66h Congure advan.
B-4 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual POST Code Description 99h Check for SMART Drive (optional) 9Ch Set up Power Manag ement 9Dh Initialize security eng ine (optional) 9Eh Enable hardwar.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes B-5 POST Code Description D2h Unknown interrupt D4h Check Intel Branding string D8h Alert Standard Format initialization DEh Log error if micro-code not updated properly Th.
B-6 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Notes.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines C-1 Appendix C Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines (For the C2SBA+II Only) After all the hardware has been installed, you must rst congure SA T A Host RAID or SAS HostRAID before you install the Windows Operating System and other software drivers.
C-2 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Intel HostRAID Congurations The following types of Intel's HostRAID congurations are supported: RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines C-3 Using the Intel ICH9R SA T A RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID V olumes: a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility , the system will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self T est.
C-4 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <T ab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next eld.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines C-5 Creating a RAID 1 V olume: a. Select "Create RAID V olume" 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 <T ab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next eld.
C-6 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0): a. Select "Create RAID V olume" 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>.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines C-7 Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity): a. Select "Create RAID V olume" 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-8 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Deleting a RAID V olume: ( Warning : Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set.) a. From the main menu, select item2-Delete RAID V olume, and press <Enter>.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines C-9 Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD a. From the main menu, select item3-Reset Disks to Non- RAID, and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear: b. Use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to highlight the RAID set drive to reset and press <Space> to select.
C-10 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual C-2 Installing the Windows XP/2003 OS for Systems with RAID Functions (For C2SBA+II only) Note 1. Y our motherboard may come with the ITE-8212 IDE Controller chip or the ITE-821 1 Controller chip.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines C-1 1 C-3 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 1. system will start booting up from CD. Press the <F6> key when the message-" Press F6 if you need to install a 2.
C-12 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Notes.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines D-1 App endix D Adaptec HostR A ID Setup Guidelines (F or the C2SBA + II Only ) Af ter a ll the h ardw are has been i nsta lled, yo u must rst c on gure t he Ada ptec Embe dded Se ria l A T A R A ID befo re yo u in stal l the Wi ndows op erat ing system.
D-2 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual T o c on gure t he Ad apt ec SA T A R AI D for O pe rat ing S yste ms th at sup por t R A ID f unc tio ns(- -W ind ows, R ed Ha t & Su Se, Linu x) 1 . Pre ss th e <D el> key dur ing syste m boo tup to e nter th e BIO S Setup Uti lit y .
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines D-3 The Adap tec Emb ed ded Se ria l A T A wit h H ost R AI D Co ntro lle r Driver The Adap tec Embedded Serial A T A R AID Controller adds SA T A / R AID functional - it y a nd p er fo rm anc e en hanc em ents to a mot her boa rd.
D-4 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Managing Arrays Se lec t th is op tio n to v iew a rr ay pr ope r tie s, an d c on gure ar ray se tt ings . T o sele ct thi s optio n, usi ng t he a rr ow key s an d th e <e nte r > key , sel ec t " M ana gi ng Ar rays" f rom t he mai n menu as sh own ab ove.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines D-5 Conguring Disk Drives Y ou may n eed to c ong ure a di sk dr ive bef ore you ca n use i t. Cauti on : Con gu rin g a di sk may ove r wr ite t he p ar tit io n tab le o n the disk and m ay make a ny dat a on th e dis k inac c ess ibl e.
D-6 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual 2. From t he " Se lect D ri ves f or Co ngu rin g" Li st (shown be low, ) se lec t t he dr ives you wan t to co ng ure an d pres s <In ser t > .
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines D-7 5. Rea d the w arni ng me ssag e as sh own in the sc reen b elow. 6. Ma ke s ure th at you have sele cte d the co rr ect di sk dri ves to co ng ure.
D-8 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Creating A rrays Bef ore yo u cr eate a rr ays, ma ke s ure t hat t he di sks fo r th e a rr ay a re c onn ec ted and inst all ed i n yo ur syst em. N ote th at dis ks wi th no u sab le sp ace, or di sks t hat are un -ini tial ized or n ot fo rmat ted are show n in gray and can not b e us ed.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines D-9 Assigning Array Properties On ce a new a rr ay is c om plet ed, yo u c an as sig n pr ope r tie s to t he a rray. Cauti on : O nce the ar ra y is created and its properties are assigned , and you c an - not ch ang e the ar ray pr op er ti es us ing t his ut ilit y.
D-10 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Notes: 1. Bef ore ad ding a new dr ive to a n ar ray, be su re to ba ck up any d ata st ored on the new dr ive; oth er wi se, all d ata w ill be los t. 2. If yo u st op t he Build or Clea r p roc ess on a R A ID 1 , you ca n re star t it by pr ess - ing < Ctr l> an d <R>.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines D-1 1 Add ing a Bo ota bl e Ar ray T o make an array bootable : 1 . From t he Mai n menu , sele ct M anage A rrays . 2. From the Li st o f A rr ays, sel ec t t he arr ay yo u wa nt t o m ake b oot abl e, a nd p res s <C trl> and <B > .
D-12 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Adding/Deleting Hotspares T o add a Hotspare: Note: I n o rde r to re buil d a R A ID (R AI D 0 o r R A ID 1 ), yo u wo uld ne ed to add a new H DD as a hot spar e. 1 . From t he mai n menu (show n on Pa ge D - 4), sele ct Ad d/D elete Hot spar es.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines D-13 Viewing Ar ray Proper ties T o vie w the p rope r tie s of an exi stin g arr ay: 1. Fro m the main m enu, sel ec t Man age A r rays an d hit <Ent er > (as show n on t he previous page.
D-14 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Rebuilding Ar rays Not e 1: Re buil ding ap plie s to Fault T o lera nt arr ay (R AI D 1 ) o nly . If an ar ray B uild pro ce ss is inter ru pted or whe n on e c rit ica l m ember i s mi ssing , you mu st pe r for m a Rebu ild to r esto re it s fun cti ona lit y .
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines D-15 Deleting Arrays Warning!! Ba ck up th e dat a on an ar ray b efor e y ou del ete it to p revent da ta lo ss Deleted arrays c annot be restored . T o del ete an exi sting ar ray: 1 . From t he mai n menu (show n on Pa ge D - 4), sele ct M anage Ar rays.
D-16 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Using the Disk Utilities Th e Di sk Util iti es e nab le yo u to for mat or ver if y t he medi a of your Se ria l A TA hard disks.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines D-17 T o fo rm at a d isk: Note: Th e op era ti on of For matt in g Di sk a llo ws you to perfor m a lo w-le ve l fo rmat - tin g of a h ard dr ive by w rit ing z eros to th e ent ire di sk.
D-18 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual T o verify disk media: 3. W he n the sc reen sho wn a bove di spl ays, se lec t Veri f y Di sk M edi a an d pre ss <Ent er > . 4. A m ess age w ill disp lay , indi cat ing that the sel ect ed dr ive w ill b e sc anne d fo r med ia def ect s.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines D-19 T o E xit Ad aptec R A ID C on gurat ion U tili ty 1. O nc e you have co mpl eted R A ID a rr ay c on gur atio ns, pre ss ESC t o exi t. T he following screen will appear . 2. Pr ess Y e s to exit t he Ut ilit y .
D-20 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual D-2 I nstalling th e Int el I CH9R D river by Adapte c a nd t he O S a. I nse r t Sup er mic ro's boo tab le C D th at c ame wit h t he pa cka ge i nto t he C D Dr ive dur ing the sy stem r ebo ot, a nd th e sc reen: " Su per mic ro D ri ver D isket te Ma ker " will appear .
Appendix E: Software Installation Instructions E-1 Driver/T ool Installation Display Screen Note : Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme les for each item. Click a computer icon to the right of an item to install an item (from top to the bottom) one at a time.
E-2 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information) E-2 Congur ing Sup ero Do ctor II I The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-base management tool that supports remote management capability .
Appendix E: Software Installation Instructions E-3 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/. Y ou can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www .
E-4 C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE User's Manual Notes.
(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, .
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