ARIMA Arima LH500 User manual

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LH500
USER MANUAL
Arima Computer Corp.
Building Your Competitive Advantage

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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 CONGRATULATIONS.................................................................................................. 7
1.2 UNPACKING .............................................................................................................. 7
1.2.1 Quick Installation Guide................................................................................... 8
1.3 FEATURES HIGHLIGHT .............................................................................................. 9
1.4 MOTHERBOARD SPECIFICATION.............................................................................. 10
1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT [MAJOR COMPONENTS].................................................... 12
1.6 HARDWARE MONITOR ............................................................................................ 13
CHAPTER 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION......................................................... 14
2.1 MOUNTING THE MOTHERBOARD ............................................................................. 14
2.2 INSTALLING THE PROCESSOR................................................................................... 15
2.3 INSTALLING THE MEMORY ...................................................................................... 20
2.3.1 DIMM combination......................................................................................... 20
2.3.2 Installing DIMM modules............................................................................... 22
2.4 JUMPERS CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................... 24
2.4.1 Clear CMOS header ....................................................................................... 24
2.4.2 Enable onboard VGA header.......................................................................... 25
2.4.3 PCI-X Slot 1 Jumper Setting:.......................................................................... 26
2.4.4 PCI-X Slot 2 Jumper:...................................................................................... 27
2.4.5 PCI-X Slot 5 Jumper:...................................................................................... 28
2.4.6 LAN 82546GB................................................................................................. 29
2.5 POWER SUPPLY ....................................................................................................... 30
2.5.1 ATX 24-pin power connector.......................................................................... 30
2.5.2 ATX 8-pin power connector............................................................................ 32
2.6 CABLES & CONNECTORS ........................................................................................ 33
2.6.1 Floppy disk drive connector............................................................................ 33
2.6.2 IDE connectors ............................................................................................... 35
2.6.3 Front Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 36
2.6.4 Rear Panel I/O ports....................................................................................... 38
2.6.5 Back Panel LAN LED ..................................................................................... 39
2.6.6 Front Panel LAN LED Connector.................................................................. 40
2.6.7 System Speaker Connector.............................................................................. 41
2.6.8 Front USB Connector..................................................................................... 42
2.6.9 Front Panel Serial Port Connector................................................................. 44
CHAPTER 3. BIOS SETUP.......................................................................................... 45
3.1 ENTERING BIOS SETUP .................................................................................... 45

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3.2 USING SETUP .......................................................................................................... 46
3.3 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 47
3.4 MAIN MENU: .......................................................................................................... 48
3.4.1 IDE Channel sub-menu: ................................................................................. 49
3.4.2 Boot Feature sub-menu: ................................................................................. 51
3.5 ADVANCED MENU: ................................................................................................. 52
3.5.1 Advanced Chipset Sub Menu .......................................................................... 54
3.5.2 PCI Express Device Control Sub Menu.......................................................... 55
3.5.3 Advanced Processor Options Sub Menu......................................................... 56
3.5.4 I/O Device Configuration Sub Menu .............................................................. 57
3.5.5 Console Redirection Sub Menu....................................................................... 58
3.5.6 IPMI Sub Menu............................................................................................... 59
3.6 SECURITY MENU:.................................................................................................... 61
3.7 POWER MENU: ....................................................................................................... 62
3.8 BOOT MENU: .......................................................................................................... 64
3.9 EXIT MENU:............................................................................................................ 65
Saving Changes......................................................................................................... 65
Exit Discarding Changes.......................................................................................... 65
Load Setup Defaults.................................................................................................. 65
Discard Changes....................................................................................................... 66
Save Changes............................................................................................................ 66
3.10 ABOUT THE BOOT UTILITIES................................................................................. 67
3.10.1 Using Phoenix QuietBoot ............................................................................. 67
3.10.2 Phoenix MultiBoot........................................................................................ 69
3.11 BIOS FLASH UPGRADE UTILITY........................................................................... 70
3.11.1 Executing Phoenix Phlash ............................................................................ 70
APPENDIX I: GLOSSARY........................................................................................... 71
APPENDIX II: BLOCK DIAGRAM............................................................................76
APPENDIX III: FAQ .................................................................................................... 78

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Legal Disclaimer
The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice.
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.
shall not be liable for errors contained in this material nor any damage incurred in the use of this material.
Arima Computer Corp. assumes no responsibility for any damage to property, injury to persons, or losses
incurred as a result of misuse of the information provided.
Arima Computer Corp. assumes no responsibility for the reliability of its software on equipments that are
not manufactured by Arima Computer Corp..
Copyright Notice
This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No
part of this publication may be reproduced, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any
language or computer language, or transmitted in any form whatsoever without the prior written consent of
Arima Computer Corp.. We reserve the right to make changes to this document without notice.
Copyright©2004 by Arima Computer Corp.. All rights reserved.
RIOWORKS®is a trademark of Arima Computer Corp.
Other products and companies referred to herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies or mark-holders.
Intel™, Xeon™ are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Windows® 98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Rage® is the registered trademark of ATI Technologies Inc.
Hercules II is the registered trademark of Adaptec, Inc.
Super I/O is the registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation.
Revision Version: 1.03
Release Date: Dec. 2004

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Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system during installation or operation and is unable to be resolved from the
user manual, consult the following list of resources for help:
 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
be found at: http://www.arima.com.tw/
 Or contact our support staff at: [email protected].tw
About this User Guide
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in the installation process. The special sections contain useful and/or critical information that you should
know. Watch for these icons as you read through the manual.
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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.
 Always unplug the power cord when performing installation.
 Do not have liquid nearby as electrical shock can occur if liquid spills onto the equipment.
 Pay attention to the warnings in the installation instructions when appropriate.
 In the following cases, do not try to fix the problem yourself, contact a party in Technical Support
 The power cord or plug is damaged.
 Liquid has been spilled onto the equipment.
 Obvious sign of damage can be detected on the equipment.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

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Chapter 1. Getting Started
1.1 Congratulations
You have in possession one of the most powerful and versatile Dual Intel Xeon processor solutions, the
LH500. Powered by cutting edge Intel 7520 (MCH) chipset, LH500 efficiently utilizes the combined
strength of 800MHz front side bus, PCI Express X8 and integrated SATA-II controller, to name just a few.
LH500 sports independent buses for each PCI Express slot and for the SATA controller as well, providing
the most efficient bus management to date. It provides versatility, performance, value and dependability
for today’s computing environment. In just a couple of pages, a detailed specification will provide you
with a comprehensive view of the capabilities of LH500. Thank you for purchasing Arima Computer Corp.
family of products.
1.2 Unpacking
Arima Computer Corp. provides a number of accessories for your convenience. Check for the following
items that come with your motherboard:
2 sets of CPU retention units
2 SATA-II Data Cable / 1 SATA power cable
1 Floppy cable
1 IDE cable
1 I/O shield
1 Driver CD
1 Quick Installation Guide

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1.2.1 Quick Installation Guide
CN8 PCI-X Slot 1 Speed Select Jumper
Open Short
133 MHz Enabled
(default) 100 MHz Enabled
CN29 COM2 Header
CN52 LED Board
CN7 PCI-X Slot 2 Speed Select Jumper
Open Short
133 MHz Enabled
(default) 100 MHz Enabled
CN9 PCI-X Slot 5 Speed Select Jumper
1-2 2-3
133 MHz Enabled
(default) 100 MHz Enabled
CN23 CN57 CN58
USB Connectors
CN46 System
Speaker Connector
Pin 1 PC Speaker
Pin 2 N/C
Pin 3 Int. Buzzer
Pin 4 Ground
CN49 On-Board LAN Select Jumper
Open Short
LAN Enabled
(default) LAN Disabled
CN25 On-Board VGA Select Jumper
Open Short
VGA Enabled
(default) VGA Disabled
CN19 Clear CMOS Jumper
Open 1-2 2-3
Normal
(default)
Use BMC to
clear CMOS Clear CMOS
LAN Connector Indicator Light
State of Link Link LED
(Green) Speed LED (Green /
Yellow)
No Link OFF OFF
Link @ 10Mbps ON OFF
Link @ 100Mbps ON Green
Link @ 1000Mbps ON Yellow
Activity BLINK
Remark:
LH500-B without SATAII Controller.
LH500-V without:
1. PXH_2
2. PCI-X Slot 3, 4, and 5
3. CN9 PCI-X Slot 5 Speed Select Jumper
CN3 CN4 Memory Frequency Select Jumper
FSB Memory CN3 CN4
Any (Default) Auto 1-2 1-2
533MHz DDR266 Open 2-3
533MHz DDR333 2-3 2-3
667MHz DDR266 Open Open
667MHz DDR333 Open 2-3
800MHz DDR266 Open Open
800MHz DDR333 2-3 2-3
CN42 Front Panel
Connectors
Recommended Memory Configurations
Memory Configuration 3rd_Pair 2nd_Pair 1st_Pair
1 pair of single rank single rank
1 pair of dual rank dual rank
2 pairs of single rank single rank single rank
1 pair of single rank and 1 pair of dual rank dual rank single rank
2 pairs of dual rank dual rank dual rank
3 pairs of single rank single rank single rank single rank
2 pairs of single rank and 1 pair of dual rank dual rank single rank single rank
*1 pair of single rank and 2 pairs of dual rank dual rank dual rank single rank
*3 pairs of dual rank dual rank dual rank dual rank
*These configurations using DDR 333 are not recommended by Intel®.

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1.3 Features Highlight
CPU:
 Supports high productivity Dual and Single Intel Xeon processors configuration
 LH500 does not support Prestonia 533MHz
CHIPSET:
 Runs state of the art Intel 7520 Chipset
SYSTEM MEMORY:
 Six 184-pin DDR 333 memory slots for 12GB of RAM
EXPANSION SLOTS:
 Supports both PCI-Express X8 and PCI-Express X4 and 64 -bit PCI-X slots
STORAGE:
 Total support of hard disk formats from SATA II to SATA to ATA
INTEGRATED LAN CONTROLLER:
 Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports
ONBOARD VGA CHIP:
 Integrated 8MB ATI RAGE XL PCI graphics
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT:
 SMBIOS 2.3.3 and DMI 2.0 compliant
 64 bit OS ready
 Soft Power-down
 Multiple boot support (with BIOS Boot Specification v3.1 (BBS) support
 Wake on LAN
 Supports Add-on BMC solution

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1.4 Motherboard Specification
Processors
 Dual mPG604 ZIF socket
 Dual onboard 4-phase VRD (VRM 10.1 Spec.)
 Supports one or two Intel Xeon processors with 1MB of integrated L2 cache
 Supports 800MHz Front Side Bus
 LH500 does not support Prestonia 533MHz
Chipsets
 Intel 7520 (MCH) chipset
 MCH + ICH5 + PXH + PXH +FWH (LH500-F/LH500-B)
 MCH + ICH5 + PXH + FWH (LH500-V)
 Each PXH supports two independent PCI-X buses
 National Semiconductor Super I/O PC87360 chip
 Analog Devices ADM1026 Hardware Monitor chip
Memory
 Six 184-pin 2.5-Volt DDR DIMM sockets
 Dual channel memory bus
 Two-way interleaved memory banks (pair of DIMMs required)
 Supports DDR-333/266 memory
 Supports Registered ECC type memory modules only
 Supports up to 12GB
 Supports Standard, Mirroring and Sparing
Expansion Slots
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One PCI-Express X8 slot
 One PCI-Express X4 1U slot (For 1U and 2U riser card)
 Five independent PCI-X/PCI buses (LH500-F / LH500-B)
 Three independent PCI-X / PCI buses (LH500-V)
 Three 64-bit 133/100/66MHz (3.3V) and Two 64-bit 100/66MHz (3.3V) PCI-X slots
(LH500-F / LH500-B)
 Two 64-bit 133/100/66MHz (3.3V) PCI-X slots (LH500-V)
 One 32-bit 33MHz (5V) PCI slot
 Total of seven usable slots (LH500-F / LH500-B)
 Total of four usable slots (LH500-V)
Integrated SATA-II Controller
 4/8 Ports PCI-X Marvell/Adaptec Hercules2 SATA-II Controller
 Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (Intel RAIDIOS logic over PCI-X slot)
 Hard disk hot swap solution
 Adaptec Host-RAID option ROM and driver solution
 DMA Transfers up to 3.0Gb/s
ICH5 Integrated SATA
 Independent DMA operation on 2 ports
 DMA Transfers up to 1.5Gb/s
ICH5 Integrated ATA
 Provides two PCI bus master channels for up to four enhanced IDE devices
 Support for UDMA 100/66/33 IDE drives and ATAPI compliant device
Integrated LAN Controller