Intel E7500 User manual

IB900
Intel Xeon E7500/E7501
Full Size CPU Card
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0

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Acknowledgments
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Corporation.
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Corporation.
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Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................1
Product Description..........................................................1
Checklist...........................................................................2
Specifications....................................................................3
Board Dimensions.............................................................4
Installations........................................................5
Installing the CPU.............................................................6
ATX Power Installation ....................................................7
Installing the Memory.......................................................7
Setting the Jumpers...........................................................9
Connectors on IB900 ......................................................13
BIOS Setup........................................................22
Drivers Installation.......................................41
Windows 2000/XP Chipset Drivers Installation...............42
Intel Software Installation Utility.........................................42
ATI M6 VGA Driver Installation.........................................45
PCI Ethernet Drivers.............................................................48
Windows NT 4.0 Chipset Drivers Installation .................50
ATI M6 VGA Driver Installation.........................................50
PCI Ethernet Drivers Installation.........................................50

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Introduction
Product Description
The IB900 Intel Xeon full size CPU card is based on the Intel
ET7500/ET7501 chipset. With two 184-pin DDR memory sockets, up to
4GB of memory is supported. A dual-channel DDR-200/266 memory
interface provides a maximum memory bandwidth of 3.2 GB/s through a
144-bit wide, 200/266 MHz Double Data Rate SDRAM memory
interface with densities up to 512 megabits is supported.
The Intel® Xeon™ Processor provides exceptional performance for
applications running on advanced operating systems and delivers
unparalleled computing power for powerful workstations, internet
infrastructure, and departmental server applications. The Intel®
NetBurst™ micro-architecture and Hyper-Threading Technology deliver
outstanding performance and headroom for peak internet server
workloads, resulting in faster response times, support for more users, and
improved scalability.
The on board Intel® E7501 Chipset Memory Controller Hub (MCH) is
the central hub for all data passing through core system elements such as
the dual Intel Xeon processors with 512 KB L2 cache via the system bus
interface, the memory via memory interface, and both the 64-bit
PCI/PCI-X and I/O controller hubs via Intel® Hub Interfaces.
IB900’s Intel® 82870P2 64-bit PCI/PCI-X Controller Hub 2 (P64H2)
connects to the MCH through a point-to-point Hub Interface 2.0
connection. P64H2 devices can be attached to the MCH with each
providing an I/O bandwidth greater than 1 GB/s.
Through the Intel® 82801CA I/O Controller Hub 3-S (ICH3-S) that
connects to the MCH through a point-to-point Hub Interface 1.5
connection, IB900 features two-channel Ultra ATA/100 bus master IDE
interface and four USB ports. It also supports System Manageability Bus
2.0 (SMBus 2.0) and PCI 2.2-compliant interfaces.
This CPU card represents the perfect choice for those who want superior
performance for rugged and demanding applications in industrial
automation, telecommunications and data-intensive applications.

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Checklist
Your IB900 package should include the items listed below.
•The IB900 Industrial CPU Card
•This User’s Manual
•2IDE Ribbon Cable
•1 Floppy Ribbon Connector
•2 Serial Port Ribbon Cable and 1 Parallel Port Attached to a
Mounting Bracket
•1 Y-Cable supporting a PS/2 Keyboard and a PS/2 Mouse
•1 CD containing the following:
•Chipset Drivers
•Flash Memory Utility
•Optional USB cable with bracket

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Specifications
CPU Socket mPGA604 ZIF socket
CPU Intel Xeon Processor, 1.8GHz~2.8GHz+
Supports Hyper-Threading technology
Chipset Intel E7501 chipset
E7501 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
82801CA Integrated Controller Hub (ICH3-S)
82870P2 64-bit PCI/PCI-X Controller (P64H2)
Bus Frequency System Bus: 533Mhz (E7501 chipset)
Hub Link 2.0 : 1GB/s
PCI-X (on board): 64-bit/133MHz
PCI : 32-bit/33MHz/66MHz or 64-bit/33MHz/66MHz
ISA : 16-bit/8MHz
Remarks: PCI 66Mhz/64-bit requires 3.3V voltage.
L2 Cache 512K, CPU integrated
BIOS Award BIOS, 4M FWH
System Memory Two 184-pin DDR memory slots
Up to 4GB memory capacity
PC266 (E7501) support
One 144-bit wide DDR memory port
Supports x72 ECC registered DIMMs
VGA ATI M6 VGA controller
8MB embedded VGA memory
Supports CRT, LVDS (24-bit) interface
LAN Intel 82546EB Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet Controller PCI-
X 1.0a
compliant bus supports 133 MHz
LPC I/O Winbond 83627HF supports parallel port, COM1 (RS232),
COM2 (RS232/422/485) serial ports, FDD controller, hardware
monitor
IDE Interface Chipset built-in; two enhanced IDE supports 4 IDE devices
including UDMA33/66/100,PIO mode 4 and bus master
FDD Interface Supports up to two floppy disk drives: 3.5" and/or
5.25" drives;3 Mode support
Parallel Port One parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP modes
Serial Ports One RS-232/422/485 and one RS-232 port
Watchdog Timer Generates system reset; 256 levels
USB Four USB ports
USB 1.1 compliant
Keyboard and
Mouse PS/2 type connectors
ISA High Drive Winbond W83628, W83629 PCI to ISA Bridge Chip
Power Connector ATX 12V power connector
Form Factor Full Size CPU Card
Dimensions 338mm x 122mm (13.3”x4.8”)

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Board Dimensions

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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the IB900 in order to set up a workable system. The topics
covered are:
Installing the CPU............................................................................ 6
ATX Power Installation................................................................... 7
Installing the Memory...................................................................... 7
Setting the Jumpers.......................................................................... 9
Connectors on IB900.....................................................................13

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Installing the CPU
The IB900 CPU Card supports a CPU socket for Intel Xeon processors.
This socket comeswith a lever to secure the processor. Raise this lever to
about a 90°angle to allow the insertion of the processor. Place the
processor into the socket by making sure the notch on the corner of the
CPU corresponds with the notch on the inside of the socket. Once the
processor has slide into the socket, return the lever to the lock position.
Refer to the figures below.
After you have installed the processor into the socket, check if the
jumpers for the CPU type and speed are correct.
NOTE:
Ensure that the CPU heat sink and the CPU top surface are in
total contact to avoid CPU overheating problem that would
cause your system to hang or be unstable.

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ATX Power Installation
The system power is provided to the IB900 CPU card with the J2and J15
ATX power connectors. Please note that the J15 external ATX power
connector should be connected to the backplane for IB900 to function.
J15 is a 3-pin power connector. J2is a 4-pin 12V power connector. J2is
to be connected to the ATX power supply.
Installing the Memory
The IB900 CPU Card supports two DDR memory sockets for a
maximum total memory of 4GB in DDR memory type.
Note: DIMM modules must be DDR/ECC/Reg Only.
Modules “in pairs”must be the same type and size.
The memory module capacities supported are 64MB, 128MB, 256MB,
512MB, 1GB and 2GB. The following table lists the supported SDR
DIMM configurations.
Supported DDR DIMM Configurations.
Density 64 Mbit 128Mbit 256Mbit 512Mbit
Device
Width X4X8X4X8X4X8X4X8
Single/
Double SS/DS SS/DS SS/DS SS/DS SS/DS SS/DS SS/DS SS/DS
184-pin
DDR 128/256M
B64/128MB
256/512M
B128/256M B512MB /1GB 256/512M B1GB/2GB
512MB
/1GB
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install the DDR modules, locate the memory slot on the CPU card and
perform the following steps:
1.Hold the DDR module so that the key of the DDR module align with
those on the memory slot.
2.Gently push the DDR module in an upright position until the clips of
the slot close to hold the DDR module in place when the DDR module
touches the bottom of the slot.

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3.To remove the DDR module, press the clips with both hands.

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on IB900 to select various settings and features
according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you
have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following
lists the connectors on IB900 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on IB900.............................................................10
Configuring the CPU Frequency.....................................................11
SW1: LVDS Resolution Select........................................................11
SW2 (1-4): PCI (PICMG) Bus Setting............................................11
SW2 (5-8): For 82546EB Gigabit LAN (J15/J17)........................11
JP1, JP2, JP3: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection.......................12
JP6: LVDS Panel Power Select.......................................................12
JP5: Clear CMOS Contents .............................................................12

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Jumper Locations on IB900

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Configuring the CPU Frequency
The IB900 CPU card does not provide DIP switches to configure the
processor speed (CPU frequency).
SW1: LVDS Resolution Select
The table below shows the switch settings for the LVDS resolution.
Resolution SW1(1-4) Resolution SW1(1-4)
800x600x18bit
off on onoff
1024x768x18bit
on onoff off
SW2(1-4): PCI (PICMG) Bus Setting
PCI Setting SW2(1-4)
PCI-33
(default)
off on off on xx xx xx xx
PCI-66
off on off off xx xx xx xx
SW2(5-8): For 82546EB Gigabit LAN (J15/J17)
PCI-33
xx xx xx xx off onoff on
PCI-66
xx xx xx xx off on off off
PCI-X-66
xx xx xx xx off off onoff
PCI-X-100
xx xx xx xx on off off off
PCI-X-133
(default)
xx xx xx xx off off off off

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JP1, JP2, JP3: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection
COM1 is fixed for RS-232 use only.
COM2 is selectable for RS232, RS-422 and RS-485.
The following table describes the jumper settings for COM2 selection.
COM2
Function RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
Jumper
Setting
(pin closed)
JP1:
1-2
JP2:
3-5 & 4-6
JP3:
3-5 & 4-6
JP1:
3-4
JP2:
1-3 & 2-4
JP3:
1-3 & 2-4
JP1:
5-6
JP2:
1-3 & 2-4
JP3:
1-3 & 2-4
JP6: LVDS Panel Power Select
JP6 LVD Panel Power
3.3V (default)
5V
JP5: Clear CMOS Contents
Use JP5, a 3-pin header, to clear the CMOS contents. Note that the
ATX-power connector should be disconnected from the CPU card
before clearing CMOS.
JP5 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed Normal
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed Clear CMOS

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Connectors on IB900
The connectors on IB900 allows you to connect external devices such as
keyboard, floppy disk drives, hard disk drives, printers, etc. The following
table lists the connectors on IB900 and their respective functions.
Connector Locations on IB900........................................................14
IDE1, IDE2: EIDE Connectors........................................................15
FDD1: Floppy Drive Connector......................................................16
FAN2 CPU Fan Power Connector..................................................16
FAN3: System Fan Power Connector .............................................16
FAN1: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector..........................................17
J1: System Function Connector.......................................................17
J2: ATX 12V/+12V Power Connector............................................18
J3: Parallel Port Connector..............................................................18
J4, J5: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports Connector..........................19
J6: Wake On LAN Connector..........................................................19
J7, J8: USB Connectors ...................................................................19
J10, J9: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel) ..................20
J11: VGA CRT Connector...............................................................20
J12: PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector ....................................20
J13, J14: External PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector .............21
J15: External ATX Power Connector..............................................21
J16, J17: Gigabit LAN RJ45 Connectors........................................21

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IDE1, IDE2: EIDE Connectors
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
Reset IDE 12Ground
Host data 7 34Host data 8
Host data 6 56Host data 9
Host data 5 78Host data 10
Host data 4 910 Host data 11
Host data 3 11 12 Host data 12
Host data 2 13 14 Host data 13
Host data 1 15 16 Host data 14
Host data 0 17 18 Host data 15
Ground 19 20 Protect pin
DRQ0 21 22 Ground
Host IOW 23 24 Ground
Host IOR 25 26 Ground
IOCHRDY 27 28 Host ALE
DACK0 29 30 Ground
IRQ14 31 32 No connect
Address 1 33 34 No connect
Address 0 35 36 Address 2
Chip select 0 37 38 Chip select 1
IDE1
Activity 39 40 Ground
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
Reset IDE 12Ground
Host data 7 34Host data 8
Host data 6 56Host data 9
Host data 5 78Host data 10
Host data 4 910 Host data 11
Host data 3 11 12 Host data 12
Host data 213 14 Host data 13
Host data 1 15 16 Host data 14
Host data 0 17 18 Host data 15
Ground 19 20 Protect pin
DRQ1 21 22 Ground
Host IOW 23 24 Ground
Host IOR 25 26 Ground
IOCHRDY 27 28 Host ALE
DACK1 29 30 Ground
IRQ15 31 32 No connect
Address 1 33 34 No connect
Address 0 35 36 Address 2
Chip select 0 37 38 Chip select 1
IDE2
Activity 39 40 Ground

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FDD1: Floppy Drive Connector
FDD1 is a 34-pin header and will support up to 2.88MB floppy drives.
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
Ground 12RM/LC
Ground 34No connect
Ground 56No connect
Ground 78Index
Ground 910 Motor enable 0
Ground 11 12 Drive select 1
Ground 13 14 Drive select 0
Ground 15 16 Motor enable 1
Ground 17 18 Direction
Ground 19 20 Step
Ground 21 22 Write data
Ground 23 24 Write gate
Ground 25 26 Track 00
Ground 27 28 Write protect
Ground 29 30 Read data
Ground 31 32 Side 1 select
FDD1
Ground 33 34 Diskette change
FAN2CPU Fan Power Connector
FAN2 is a 3-pin header for the CPU fan. The fan must be a 12V fan.
Pin # Signal Name
1Ground
2+12V
3Rotation detection
FAN3: System Fan Power Connector
FAN3 is a 3-pin header for the system fan. The fan must be a 12V fan.
Pin # Signal Name
1Ground
2+12V
3Rotation detection