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MAXDATA PLATINUM
Server Board
User’s Manual

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Contents
1 Description.....................................................................................................7
Server Board Features...........................................................................................................7
Server Board Connector and Component Locations.........................................................8
Back Panel Connectors .....................................................................................................9
Processor ..........................................................................................................................10
Memory ............................................................................................................................10
PCI Riser Slots.......................................................................................................................10
Video......................................................................................................................................11
SCSI Controller ......................................................................................................................11
ATA-100 Controller ............................................................................................................11
IDE RAID...........................................................................................................................11
Network Controller ................................................................................................................12
NetworkTeaming Features ...............................................................................................12
Keyboard and Mouse.............................................................................................................14
RJ-45 Serial Port ....................................................................................................................14
ACPI.......................................................................................................................................16
Security .................................................................................................................................17
Intrusion Switch Monitoring..............................................................................................17
Software Locks .................................................................................................................17
2 Installation Procedures .................................................................................21
Install the I/O Shield ..............................................................................................................21
Rearrange the Standoffs........................................................................................................22
Server Board Bumpers ..........................................................................................................23
Install the Server Board .........................................................................................................24
Installing Processors..............................................................................................................25
Install the ProcessorTerminator ............................................................................................27
Memory.................................................................................................................................28
Connect Cables .....................................................................................................................29
3 Upgrading ......................................................................................................31
Tools and Supplies Needed ...................................................................................................31
Cautions.................................................................................................................................31
Memory.................................................................................................................................32
Processors.............................................................................................................................33
Adding or Replacing a Processor ......................................................................................34
Removing a Processor ......................................................................................................36
Installing and Removing aTerminator ...............................................................................36
Replacing the Back up Battery...............................................................................................37
4 Configuration Software and Utilities ..........................................................39
Service Partition (Optional) ....................................................................................................39
Configuration Utilities ............................................................................................................39
System Software Update Sequence.................................................................................39
Hot Keys ................................................................................................................................40
Power-On Self-Test (POST) ....................................................................................................41
Using BIOS Setup..................................................................................................................41
Record BIOS Setup Settings.............................................................................................42
If BIOS Setup Is Inaccessible............................................................................................42

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BIOS Setup Menus................................................................................................................42
Main Menu........................................................................................................................43
Advanced Menu................................................................................................................44
Security Menu ..................................................................................................................47
Server Menu .....................................................................................................................48
Boot Menu ........................................................................................................................50
Exit Menu..........................................................................................................................51
Temporarily Changing the Boot Device Priority .....................................................................51
Permanently Changing the Boot Device Priority....................................................................52
Running the Adaptec SCSISelect Utility ................................................................................52
When to Run the Adaptec SCSISelect Utility ...................................................................52
Running the SCSISelect Utility..........................................................................................52
Configuring the Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI Adapter .............................................................53
Running the Promise FastBuild Utility ...................................................................................53
When to Run the Promise FastBuild Utility ......................................................................53
Running the Promise FastBuild Utility ..............................................................................53
Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console..................................................................................54
DPC Console Modes of Operation ...................................................................................54
Running the DPC Console ................................................................................................55
Using the System Setup Utility..............................................................................................55
WhatYou Need to Do........................................................................................................55
Running the SSU...............................................................................................................55
Customizing the SSU........................................................................................................57
Launching aTask ...............................................................................................................57
MultiBoot Options Add-in..................................................................................................58
Password Add-in ...............................................................................................................58
SEL Manager Add-in .........................................................................................................59
FRU Manager Add-in.........................................................................................................60
SDR Manager Add-in ........................................................................................................61
System Update Add-In ......................................................................................................61
Configuration Save/Restore Add-In ...................................................................................62
Platform Event Manager Add-in ........................................................................................63
Exiting the SSU.................................................................................................................70
Platform Event Paging ...........................................................................................................70
Using Platform Event Paging ............................................................................................70
Software Updates..................................................................................................................71
Creating a Bootable Diskette ............................................................................................71
Software Update Package .....................................................................................................71
Preparation........................................................................................................................71
Extraction..........................................................................................................................72
Updating ...........................................................................................................................72
Individual Updates .................................................................................................................73
BIOS Upgrade Description................................................................................................73
Firmware Update Utility Description.................................................................................75
FRU/SDR Load Utility Description.....................................................................................75

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5 Solving Problems ......................................................................................... 79
Resetting the System ...........................................................................................................79
Initial System Startup............................................................................................................79
Checklist ..........................................................................................................................79
Running New Application Software ......................................................................................80
Checklist ..........................................................................................................................80
After the System Has Been Running Correctly ....................................................................80
Checklist ..........................................................................................................................80
More Problem Solving Procedures.......................................................................................81
Preparing the System for DiagnosticTesting ...................................................................81
Monitoring POST .............................................................................................................81
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights ............................................................81
Confirming Loading of the Operating System..................................................................81
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions............................................................................82
Power Light Does Not Light.............................................................................................82
No Characters Appear on Screen.....................................................................................82
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect ..............................................................................83
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly .................................................................83
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light....................................................................83
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ..................................................................84
Cannot Connect to a Server.............................................................................................84
Problems with Network...................................................................................................84
Problems with Application Software.....................................................................................85
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected .....................................................................................85
6 Technical Reference ...................................................................................... 87
Server Board Jumpers..........................................................................................................87
Diagnostic LEDs ...................................................................................................................88
7 Regulatory and Integration Information .................................................... 93
Product Regulatory Compliance ...........................................................................................93
Product Safety Compliance ..................................................................................................93
Product EMC Compliance ....................................................................................................93
Product Regulatory Compliance Markings ...........................................................................93
EMC Notices ........................................................................................................................93
Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity) ............................................................................93

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Figures
1. Server Board Connector and Component Locations......................................................8
2. Back Panel Connectors ..................................................................................................9
3. J6A2 Jumper Block for DCD Signal................................................................................15
4. J6A2 Jumper Block for DSR Signal ................................................................................15
5. Installing the I/O Shield ..................................................................................................21
6. Rearrange the Standoffs ................................................................................................22
7. Installing Server Board Bumpers ...................................................................................23
8. Installing the Server Board.............................................................................................24
9. Raising the Locking Bar..................................................................................................25
10. Installing Processors ......................................................................................................25
11. Installing the Heat Sink ..................................................................................................26
12. Closing the Locking Lever ..............................................................................................26
13. Connecting the Heat Sink Fan........................................................................................27
14. Installing the ProcessorTerminator ................................................................................27
15. Installing Memory ..........................................................................................................28
16. Connecting Cables .........................................................................................................29
17. Installing DIMMs............................................................................................................32
18. Insert the Processor and Lower the Locking Bar ..........................................................34
19. Installing the Heat Sink ..................................................................................................34
20. Attach the Heat Sink ......................................................................................................35
21. Connect the Heat Sink Fan ............................................................................................35
22. Installing aTerminator ....................................................................................................36
23. Replacing the Back up Battery .......................................................................................37
24. System Setup Utility Main Window ...............................................................................56
25. Platform Event Manager MainWindow .........................................................................63
26. Platform Event Paging Dialog.........................................................................................64
27. BMC LAN-Configuration Dialog......................................................................................65
28. Platform Event Action Dialogs........................................................................................67
29. Emergency Management Port Dialog ............................................................................68
30. Jumper Locations...........................................................................................................87
Tables
1. Server BoardVersions ....................................................................................................7
2. Server Board Features....................................................................................................7
3. Rear COM2 Port Adapter Pin-out ...................................................................................15
4. Software Security Features............................................................................................18
5. Configuration Utilities.....................................................................................................40
6. Hot Keys.........................................................................................................................40
7. BIOS Setup Menu Navigation ........................................................................................42
8. BIOS Setup Menu Display .............................................................................................43
9. Command Line Format ..................................................................................................76
10. Configuration Jumper.....................................................................................................87
11. Post Codes .....................................................................................................................88

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1 Description
Server Board Features
The SCB2 is available in either SCSI or ATA hard drive interface versions as described inTable.
1. The features listed inTable 2 are common to both server board versions.
Table 1. Server BoardVersions
Feature Description
SCSI Dual channel Ultra160 LVD SCSI accessible at rear panel I/O and internally
ATA Dual channel ATA 100 RAID
✏NOTE
The feature set listed inTable 2 only reflects usage with either the 1U Intel®SR1200 or the
2U Intel®SR2200 server chassis. Third-party or OEM chassis may not provide all of the
features listed below.
Table 2. Server Board Features
Feature Description
Processors Dual processor slots supporting Intel®Pentium®III processors in a Socket370 Flip
Chip Pin Grid Array (FC-PGA) package.
Memory Six dual inline memory module (DIMM) slots support:
• SDRAM DIMMs: 133 MHz, ECC, registered, PC/133 compliant, 72 Bit,
168-pin, gold contact, 3.3V. A 1U chassis requires low-profile (LP)
1.2-inch DIMMs.
• Up to 6 GB of memory in a 2U chassis.
Graphics Integrated onboard ATI RAGE®XL PCI 64 Bit SVGA controller.
Video Memory 8 MB SDRAM of video memory
PCI bus Two PCI riser slots capable of supporting either of the following configurations:
• 1U configuration – one full-length, full-height 64 Bit/66-MHz PCI riser slot
and one Low Profile (LP) 64 Bit/66-MHz PCI riser slot.
• 2U configuration – three full-length, full-height 64 Bit/66-MHz PCI riser
slots and three LP 64 Bit/66-MHz PCI riser slots.
Network Dual on-board 10/100 Network Interface Controllers (NIC)
System I/O
(SeeTable 1) • One PS/2®keyboard/mouse port (6 pin DIN)
• One VGA video port (15 pin)
• Two external USB ports, internal header providing two additional USB
• One external serial port (RJ-45), one internal COM 1 header
• One external SCSI port (SCSI server board only), one internal
• Two NIC ports (RJ-45)
Form Factor Server ATX form factor

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Server Board Connector and Component Locations
TheSCB2comesin bothSCSIandATAversions. Figure1isacompositeviewof bothversions.
R. CPU 1 fan connector
S. Sys fan 1 connector
T. Aux fan connector
U. Floppy drive connector
V. Fan module connector
W. Main power connector
X. Auxiliary signal connector
Y. Floppy/FP/IDE connector
Z. Alternate front panel connector
AA. ATA/IDE connector
BB. IPMB connector
CC. SSI front panel connector
DD. Configuration jumper block
EE. ATA-100 connectors (ATA version only)
FF. SCSI connector (SCSI version only)
GG. Hard Disk Drive LED header
A. Speaker
B. ID LED
C. Battery
D. Diagnostic LEDs (POST code)
E. 66 MHz/64 Bit PCI riser slot (full height)
F. DIMM slots
G. I/O ports
H. ICMB connector
I. COM 1 serial header
J. Chassis intrusion connector
K. 66 MHz/64 Bit PCI riser slot (low profile)
L. USB 3 & 4 header
M. Sys fan 3 connector
N. CPU 2 fan connector
O. Secondary processor socket
P. Primary processor socket
Q. Sys fan 2 connector
Figure 1. Server Board Connector and Component Locations

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Back Panel Connectors
A. USB 1 connector
B. Video connector
C. SCSI connector (SCSI server board only)
D. NIC 2 RJ-45 connector
E. Green Status LED
F. Yellow Status LED
G. NIC 1 RJ-45 connector
H. Green Status LED
I. Yellow Status LED
J. PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector
K. RJ-45 serial port
L. USB 2 connector
Figure 2. Back Panel Connectors

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Processor
The SCB2 accommodatesoneortwoIntel®Pentium®III processorswith512kcache inthe FC
PGA2 package. This processor uses the .13 micron technology and offers advanced
performance.The processor external interface operates at a maximum of 133 MHz. For a
complete list of supported processors see:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/scb2
Memory
The system board contains six 168-pin DIMM slots each supporting 72 Bit ECC (64-bit main
memory plus ECC) registered SDRAM DIMMs (PC-133 compatible). Memory is two-way
interleaved and partitioned in three banks.You may install a minimum of 128 MB (64 MB x 2)
and as much as 6 GB.
The controller automatically detects, sizes, and initializes the memory array, depending on
the type, size, and speed of the installed DIMMs, and reports memory size and allocation to
the server via configuration registers.
✏NOTE
Use DIMMs that have been tested for compatibility with the server board. Contact your
sales representative or dealer for a current list of approved memory modules. Check the
Intel®Customer Support website for the latest tested memory list:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/scb2
PCI Riser Slots
The server board has two PCI riser slots, each capable of supporting 64 Bit/66-MHz PCI riser
cards. PCI features:
• Bus speed up to 66 MHz
• 32 Bit memory addressing
• 5V/3.3V signaling environment
• Burst transfers of up to 512 Mbps
• 8, 16, 32, or 64 Bit data transfers
• Plug and Play ready
• Parity enabled

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Video
The SCB2 uses an ATI RAGE XL PCI graphics accelerator with 8 MB video SDRAM that
supports all standard IBM®VGA modes.The embedded SVGA video subsystem supports:
• Pixel resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 under 2D and 1024 x 768 under 3D
• CRT and LCD monitors up to 100 Hz vertical refresh rate
The server board supports disabling of the onboard video through the BIOS setup menu or
when a plug in video card is installed in any of the PCI slots.
SCSI Controller
The SCSI version of the server board includes an embeddedAdaptec®AIC-7899W controller
providing dual Ultra160 Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI channels.
The SCSI bus is terminated on the server board with active terminators that cannot be
disabled.The onboard device must always be at one end of the bus.The device at the other
end of the cable must also be terminated. LVD devices generally do not have termination
built-in and need to have a termination source provided. Non-LVDs devices generally are
terminated through a jumper or resistor pack on the device itself.
ATA-100 Controller
TheATAversion of theserverboardprovidesanembeddeddual channelATA-100 busthrough
the use of the PromiseTechnology®PDC20267 ATA-100 controller.The controller contains
twoindependentATA-100 channelsthatshareasingle32Bit,33-MHz PCIbusmaster interface
as a multifunction device.The controller supports:
• DMA and PIO IDE drives and ATAPI devices
• ATA and ATAPI proposal PIO Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4; DMA Mode 0, 1, 2; and
Ultra DMA Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• IDE transfer rates up to 100 MB/sec per channel
• Buffering for PCI/IDE burst transfers
• Master/slave IDE mode
• Host interface complies with PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2
IDE RAID
The ATA-100 controller supports IDE RAID through both ATA-100 channels. In a RAID con-
figuration, multiple IDE hard drives are placed into one or more arrays of disks. Each array is
seen as an independent disk, though the array may include one, two, three, or four drives.
The IDE RAID can be configured as follows:
• RAID 0: Striping one to four drives
• RAID 1: Mirroring two drives
• RAID 1 +: Spare drive (three drives)
• RAID 0 +: One to four drives are required
RAID 0 configurations are used for high performance applications, as it doubles the sus-
tained transfer rate of its drives. RAID 1 configurations are primarily used for data protec-
tion. It creates an identical drive backup to a secondary drive. Whenever a disk write is
performed, the controller sends data simultaneously to a second drive located on a different
data channel. With 4 drives attached to dual ATA-100 channels, two striped drive pairs can
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Network Controller
✏NOTE
To ensure EMC product regulation compliance, the system must be used with a shielded
LAN cable.
The server board uses two Intel®82550PM Fast Ethernet®Controllers and supports two
10Base-T/100Base-TX network subsystems.
The 82550 PM controller supports the following features:
• 32 Bit PCI, CardBus master interface
• Integrated IEEE 802.3 10Base-T and 100Base-TX compatible PHY®
• IEEE 820.3u auto-negotiation support
• Chained memory structure similar to the 82559, 82558, 82557 and 82596
• Full duplex support at both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps operation
• Low power +3.3 V device
• IP checksum off-loading
OntheSCB2,NIC1canbeusedasbothanetworkinterfaceandservermanagement interface.
NIC Connector and Status LEDs
The 82550 controller drives LEDs on the network interface connector that indicate link/
activity on the LAN and 10- or 100-Mbps operation.The green LED indicates network con-
nection when on and TX/RX activity when blinking. The yellow LED indicates 100-Mbps
operation when lit.
NetworkTeaming Features
✏NOTE
Using both on-board NICs in a team does not allow the use of NIC 1 for server management
access. To support both network teaming features and server management features, a third
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The network controller provides several options for increasing throughput and fault toler-
ance when runningWindows®NT 4.0,Windows®2000 , NetWare®4.1x or newer, or Linux®:
• Adapter FaultTolerance (AFT) - provides automatic redundancy for your adapter. If the
primary adapter fails, the secondary takes over. AFT works with any hub or switch.
• Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) - creates a team of 2 - 8 adapters to increase transmis-
sion throughput. Also includes AFT. Works with any 10Base-TX or 100Base-TX switch.
• Fast EtherChannel®(FEC) or Intel®LinkAggregation - creates a team of up to 8 adapters
to increase transmission and reception throughput. Also includes AFT. Requires a FEC-
enabled switch.
To set up an option, read the instructions in theWindows®NT 4.0 or NetWare 4.1x readme
files.
General Configuration Notes
1. Windows®NT versions prior to 4.0 do not support AdapterTeaming options.
2. AdapterTeaming options require NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4.0 or Service Pack 3.0 and
theWindows Hot Fix®.
3. In Windows NT, teaming options cannot be implemented on adapters that have been
configured for VLANs. NetWare can support teaming options and VLANs on the same
adapters.
Adapter FaultTolerance
Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a simple, effective, and fail-safe approach to increase the
reliability of server connections. AFT gives you the ability to set up link recovery to the
server adapter in case of a cable, port, or network interface card failure. By assigning two
serveradaptersasa team,AFTenablesyoutomaintainuninterruptednetworkperformance.
AFT is implemented with two server adapters: a primary adapter and a backup, or second-
ary, adapter. During normal operation, the backup will have transmit disabled. If the link to
the primary adapter fails, the link to the backup adapter automatically takes over.
Preferred Primary Adapter
With multiple adapters installed, you can specify one as the Preferred Primary adapter. For
example if you have a server with a PRO/1000 server adapter as the primary adapter and a
PRO/100+ adapter as the secondary, you could configure the PRO/1000 server adapter to
be the preferred primary. In this scenario, if the PRO/1000 server adapter fails, the PRO/
100+ will take over. Thenwhenthe PRO/1000 serveradapterisreplaced,it will automatically
revert to being the primary adapter in the team.
If a Preferred Primary is not selected, PROSet will attempt to select the best adapter, based
on adapter model and speed.
MixedAdapterTeaming
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Adaptive Load Balancing
Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) is a simple and efficient way to increase your server’s trans-
mitthroughput.WithALByougroupserveradapters inteamstoprovidean increasedtransmit
rate (up to 8 Gbps) using a maximum of eight adapters. The ALB software continuously
analyzes transmit loading on each adapter and balances the rate across the adapters as
needed. Adapter teams configured for ALB also provide the benefits of AFT. Receive rates
remain at 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps depending on the primary adapter’s capability.
To use ALB, you must have 2-8 server adapters installed in your server or workstation and
linked to the same network switch.
Cisco®Fast EtherChannel
Fast EtherChannel (FEC) is a performance technology developed by Cisco to increase your
server’s throughput. Unlike ALB, FEC can be configured to increase both transmission and
reception channels between your server and switch. FEC works only with FEC-enabled
switches, such as the Catalyst 5000 series. With FEC, as you add adapters to your server,
you can group them in teams to provide up to 18 Gbps at full duplex, with a maximum of 8
serveradapters.TheFECsoftwarecontinuously analyzes loadingoneachadapterandbalances
network traffic across the adapters as needed. Adapter teams configured for FEC also
provide the benefits of AFT.
To use FEC, you must have 2, 4, or 8 server adapters installed in your server and linked to
the same FEC-enabled Cisco switch.
Keyboard and Mouse
The keyboard/mouse controller is PS/2-compatible. If specified through the System Setup
Utility (SSU), the server may be locked automatically if there is no keyboard or mouse activ-
ity fora predefinedlengthoftime.Oncetheinactivity(lockout)timer hasexpired,thekeyboard
and mouse do not respond until the previously stored password is entered. AY-cable can be
used if both a PS/2 mouse and keyboard are required at the same time.
RJ-45 Serial Port
The rear RJ-45 serial port is a fully functional COM port that supports any standard serial
device and provides support for serial concentrators, which typically support RJ45 serial
connectors. For server applications that use a serial concentrator to access the server man-
agement features of the baseboard, a standard 8-pin CAT-5 cable from the serial concentra-
tor is plugged directly into the rear RJ45 serial port.The 8 pins of the RJ45 connector can be
configured to match either of two pin-out standards used by serial port concentrators.To
accommodate either standard, the J6A2 jumper block located directly behind the rear RJ45
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✏NOTE
By default, as configured in the factory, the SCB2 baseboard will have the rear RJ45 serial
port configured to support a DSR signal.
For serial concentrators that require a DCD signal, the J6A2 jumper block must be config-
ured as follows:The DCD jumper in position 2 and 3 and the DSR jumper in position 2 and 3.
Pin 1 on the jumper is denoted by an arrow directly next to the jumper block. See Figure 3 on
page 15 for the jumper block pin-out of this configuration.
Figure 3. J6A2 Jumper Block for DCD Signal
For serial concentrators that require a DSR signal, the J6A2 jumper block must be config-
ured as follows:The DSR jumper in position 1 and 2 and the DCD jumper in position 1 and 2.
Pin 1 on the jumper is denoted by an arrow directly next to the jumper block. See Figure 4.
Figure 4. J6A2 Jumper Block for DSR Signal
For those server applications that require a DB9 type of serial connector, an 8-pin RJ45-to-
DB9 adapter must be used.The following table defines the pin-out required for the adapter
to provide RS232 support.
Table 3. Rear COM2 PortAdapter Pin-out
RJ45 Signal Abbreviation DB9
1 Request to Send RTS 7
2 DataTerminal Ready DTR 4
3 Transmitted Data TD 3
4 Signal Ground SGND 5
5 Ring Indicator RI 9
6 Received Data RD 2
7 DCD or DSR DCD/DSR 1 or 6
8 ClearTo Send CTS 8

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✏NOTE
The RJ45-to-DB9 adapter should match the configuration of the serial device used. One of
two pin-out configurations are used depending on whether the serial device requires a DSR
or DCD signal.The final adapter configuration should also match the desired pin-out of the
RJ45 connector, as it can also be configured to support either DSR or DCD.
For systems configured with both a front and rear RJ45 serial connectors, the adapters used
for the rear port cannot be used with the front port, as the pin-out for both RJ45 ports are
different. For example, modem applications typically use DCD. In this case the user would
use a DCD-configured adapter and set the jumper block as shown in Figure 3.
ACPI
The SCB2 supports the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) as defined by
the ACPI 1.0 and PC97 specifications. An ACPI aware operating system can put the system
into a state where the hard drives spin down, the system fans stop, and all processing is
halted. However, the power supply will still be on and the processors will still be dissipating
some power, so the power supply fans will still run.
The SCB2 supports sleep states s0, s1, s4, and s5:
• s0: Normal running state.
• s1: Processor sleep state. No context will be lost in this state and the processor caches
will maintain coherency.
• s4:HibernateorSavetoDisk:Thememory and machine statearesavedtodisk.Pressing
the power button or other wakeup event will restore the system state from the disk and
resume normal operation.This assumes that no hardware changes have been made to
the system while it was off.
• s5: Soft off: Only the RTC section of the CSB and the BMC are running in this state. No
context is saved by the OS or hardware.
CAUTION
The system is off only when the AC power cord is disconnected.

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Security
Intrusion Switch Monitoring
To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the server, Intel®Server Control server man-
agementsoftwaremonitors thechassis intrusionswitchif oneisinstalled.Openingan access
cover will transmit an alarm signal to the server board, where BMC firmware and server
management software process the signal. The system can be configured through ISC to
respond to an intrusion a number of ways, including powering down or locking the keyboard.
Software Locks
The BIOS Setup and the System Setup Utility (SSU) provide a number of security features to
prevent unauthorized or accidental access to the system. Once the security measures
are enabled, you can access the system only after you enter the correct password(s). For
example:
• Enable the keyboard lockout timer so that the server requires a password to reactivate
the keyboard and mouse after a specified time out period – 1 to 120 minutes.
• Set and enable a supervisor password.
• Set and enable a user password.
• Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent use of the front
panel reset and power switches.
• Activate a hot key combination to enter secure mode quickly.
• Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set.
• Disable access to the boot sector of the operating system hard disk drive.
Using Passwords
You can set either the user password, the supervisor password, or both passwords. If only
the user password is set, you:
• Must enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU.
• Must enter the user password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in
either the BIOS Setup or SSU.
• Must enter the user password to exit secure mode.
If only the supervisor password is set, you:
• Must enter the supervisor password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU.
• Must enter the supervisor password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled
in either the BIOS Setup or SSU.
• Must enter the supervisor password to exit secure mode.
If both passwords are set, you:
• May enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU. However, you will not be
able to change many of the options.
• Must enter the supervisor password if you want to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU and
have access to all of the options.
• May enter either password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in either
the BIOS Setup or SSU.
• May enter either password to exit secure mode.

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Secure Mode
Configureandenablethesecurebootmodeby using the SSU.When secure mode is in effect:
• You can boot the server and the operating system will run, but you must enter the user
password to use the keyboard or mouse.
• You cannot turn off system power or reset the server from the front panel switches.
Secure mode has no effect on functions enabled via remote server management or power
control via the watchdog timer.
Taking the server out of secure mode does not change the state of system power. That is,
ifyoupress and release the power switch while secure mode is in effect, the systemwillnot
be powered off when secure mode is later removed. However, if the front panel power
switch remains depressed when secure mode is removed, the server will be powered off.
Summary of Software Security Features
The table below lists the software security features and describes what protection each
offers. In general, to enable or set the features listed here, you must run the SSU and go to
the Security Subsystem Group, menu.The table also refers to other SSU menus and to the
Setup utility.
Table 4. Software Security Features
Feature Description
Secure mode How to enter secure mode:
• Setting and enabling passwords automatically places the system in
secure mode.
• If you set a hot-key combination (through Setup), you can secure the
system simply by pressing the key combination. This means you do not
have to wait for the inactivity time-out period.
When the system is in secure mode:
The server can boot and run the operating system, but mouse and keyboard input
is not accepted until the user password is entered.
At boot time, if a CD is detected in the CD-ROM drive or a diskette in drive A, the
system prompts for a password. When the password is entered, the server boots
from CD or diskette and disables the secure mode.
If there is no CD in the CD-ROM drive or diskette in drive A, the server boots from
drive C and automatically goes into secure mode. All enabled secure mode features
go into effect at boot time.
To leave secure mode: Enter the correct password(s).
Disable writing In secure mode, the server will not boot from or write to a diskette unless a
to diskette password is entered.
To write protect access to diskette whether the server is in secure mode or not, use
the Setup main menu, Floppy Options, and specify Floppy Access as read only.
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Table 4. Software Security Features (continued)
Feature Description
Set a time out period Specify and enable an inactivity time out period of from 1 to 120 minutes.
so that keyboard and
mouse input are not If no keyboard or mouse action occurs for the specified period, attempted keyboard
accepted and mouse input will not be accepted.
Also, screen can be The monitor display will go blank, and the diskette drive will be write
blanked, and writes protected (if these security features are enabled through Setup).
to diskette can be
inhibited To resume activity: Enter the correct password(s).
Control access to To control access to setting or changing the system configuration, set a supervisor
using the SSU: password and enable it through Setup.
set supervisor If both the supervisor and user passwords are enabled, either can be used to boot
password the server or enable the keyboard and/or mouse, but only the supervisor password
will allow Setup to be changed.
To disable a password, change it to a blank entry or press CTRL-D in the Change
Password menu of the Supervisor Password Option menu found in the Security
Subsystem Group.
To clear the password if you cannot access Setup, change the Clear Password
jumper (see Chapter 5).
Control access To control access to using the system, set a user password and enable it through
to the system other Setup. To disable a password, change it to a blank entry or press CTRL-D in the
than SSU: Change Password menu of the User Password Option menu found in the
set user password Security Subsystem Group.
To clear thepasswordifyoucannotaccess Setup,change the ClearPasswordjumper
(see Chapter 5).
Boot without keyboard The system can boot with or without a keyboard. During POST, before the system
completes the boot sequence, the BIOS automatically detects and tests the key-
board if it is present and displays a message.
Specify the boot The sequence that you specify in setup will determine the boot order. If secure
sequence mode is enabled (a user password is set), then you will be prompted for a pass word
beforetheserverfullyboots.If secure mode is enabledand the“Secure Boot Mode”
option is also enabled, the server will fully boot but will require a password before
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