Super PDSMi User manual

PDSMi
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0a

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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
PDSMi motherboard. The PDSMi supports single Intel Pentium D (Dual-
Core)/Pentium 4 Extreme Edition/Pentium 4/Pentium Extreme Edition/Celeron D
LGA (Land Grid Array) 775 Processors at system bus speeds of 1066 MHz/800
MHz/533 MHz. The LGA 775 Pentium D/Pentium 4/Celeron D Processor is housed
in a Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FC-LGA4) package that interfaces with the moth-
erboard via an LGA775 socket. The PDSMi supports the Intel Hyper-Threading
(HT) Technology, the EM64T Technology, the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technol-
ogy (EIST) and the Matrix Storage Technology. Please refer to the motherboard
specifications pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/Product) for
updates or visit Intel's web site for processor support. This product is intended to
be professionally installed.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the PDSMi
mainboard and provides detailed information about the chipset.
Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when
installing the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the
system. If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes trouble-
shooting procedures for the video, the memory and the system setup.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on
running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A provides BIOS POST Messages.
Appendix B lists BIOS POST Codes.
Appendix C lists Software Installation Instructions.
Conventions Used in the Manual
Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and
to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself:
(*Note): Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or
to ensure correct system setup.
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Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installa-
tion or to prevent damage to the components.
Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent
catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury.

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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization .................................................................................................... iii
Conventions Used in the Manual.................................................................................. iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist ..................................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Supermicro ............................................................................... 1-2
PDSMi Image ............................................................................ 1-3
PDSMi Layout............................................................................. 1-4
PDSMi Quick Reference ............................................................. 1-5
Motherboard Features .............................................................................. 1-6
Intel E7230 (Mukilteo) Chipset: System Block Diagram ............................ 1-8
1-2 Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9
1-3 PC Health Monitoring ................................................................................... 1-10
1-4 Power Configuration Settings ....................................................................... 1-10
1-5 ACPI Features ............................................................................................... 1-11
1-6 Power Supply...................................................................................................1-11
Chapter 2: Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 2-2
2-3 Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis ..................................................... 2-5
2-4 Installing DDR II Memory ............................................................................... 2-6
2-5 I/O Port/Front Control Panel Connector Locations ........................................ 2-7
2-6 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 2-8
Power Supply Connectors ...................................................................... 2-8
Processor Power Connector ...................................................................... 2-8
NMI Button ............................................................................................... 2-9
PWR LED ................................................................................................. 2-9
HDD LED................................................................................................. 2-10
NIC1/NIC2 LED Indicators ..................................................................... 2-10
OH/Fan Fail LED ......................................................................................2-11
Reset Button............................................................................................ 2-11
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PWR Button............................................................................................. 2-12
Serial Ports............................................................................................... 2-12
Compact Flash Card Power Connector ................................................... 2-13
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 2-13
Universal Serial Bus (USB)..................................................................... 2-14
GLAN Ports .............................................................................................. 2-14
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports............................................ 2-15
Speaker Connector .................................................................................. 2-15
Fan Headers............................................................................................. 2-16
Wake-On-Ring ......................................................................................... 2-17
Wake-On-LAN .......................................................................................... 2-17
VGA Connector ........................................................................................ 2-18
Power LED ............................................................................................... 2-18
2-7 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-19
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 2-19
GLAN Enable/Disable .............................................................................. 2-19
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 2-20
SMBus to PCI/PCI-Exp. Slots .................................................................. 2-20
Watch Dog Enable ................................................................................... 2-21
VGA Enable.............................................................................................. 2-21
Power Force-On Enable/Disable.............................................................. 2-22
Compact Flash Master/Slave Select........................................................ 2-22
2-8 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 2-23
GLAN LED Indicators............................................................................... 2-23
2-9 Floppy Connector, Hard Drive, IPMI and Parallel Port Connections ........... 2-24
Floppy Connector .................................................................................... 2-24
IDE Connector ........................................................................................ 2-25
IPMI .......................................................................................................... 2-25
Parallel Port Connector ............................................................................ 2-26
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................... 3-1
Before Power On....................................................................................... 3-1
No Power................................................................................................... 3-1
No Video .................................................................................................. 3-1
Memory Errors........................................................................................... 3-2
Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ................................................ 3-2
3-2 Technical Support Procedures ....................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................... 3-3
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3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service ................................................................. 3-4
Chapter 4: BIOS
4-1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Running Setup ................................................................................................. 4-2
4-3 Main BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 4-2
4-4 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................... 4-7
4-5 Security Setup ............................................................................................... 4-19
4-6 Boot Setup ...................................................................................................... 4-20
4-7 Exit.................................................................................................................. 4-21
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages .........................................................................A-1
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes................................................................................B-1
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions...........................................................C-1
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Checklist
Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged
leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to
detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance.
Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.
If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
All Included with Retail Box Only
One (1) Supermicro Mainboard
One (1) IDE cable (CBL-036)
One (1) floppy drive ribbon cable (CBL-022)
Four (4) SATA cables (CBL-044) (*For retail only)
One (1) I/O shield (CSE-PT7)
One (1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities
One (1) User's/BIOS Manual
Optional items:
1U 64-bit Riser Card (CSE-RR1U-Xi)
1U PCI-Exp. Riser Card (CSE-RR1U-ELi)

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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1 Liancheng Road
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Figure 1-1. PDSMi Image
An Important Note to the User
• All images and layouts shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB
Revision available at the time of publishing. The motherboard you've received
may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.

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Important Notes to the User
• All images and graphics shown in this manual were based upon PCB Rev.1.0,
the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of this manual. The
motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the
graphics shown in this manual.
• See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front-
panel connections.
• " " indicates the location of "Pin 1".
• When the LE1 LED is on, the 5V Standby PWR is on. Maker sure to turn off
the power before installing or removing components.
• J4 (the white slot) is reserved for Compact Flash Card only. Do not use it for
other devices. If J4 is populated with a Compact Flash Card, J3 (the blue
slot) will be available for one device only; if not, J3 can be used for multiple
devices.
Figure 1-3. Motherboard Layout
(not drawn to scale)
PCI 32 Bit/33 MHz
S
UPER PDSMi REV 1.0
®
Pentium Dual
Core CPU
LGA 775
KB/MS
COM1
GLAN1
E7230
(North Bridge)
LAN
CTRL
JPL1
Fan4
Buzzer
JLED
24-Pin ATX PWR
ICH7R
JF1
(South Bridge)
J31
J28
Fan6/CPU Fan 8-pin PWR
Battery
J9
FP CTRL
USB 1/2
J15
VGA
JG1
GLAN2
LAN
CTRL
S I/O
COM2
JPL2
Printer Floppy
Slot1
SXB -E1 PCI-Ex8
DIMM 2B
PCI-X 133 MHz
BIOS
PXH-V
IPMI
Mukilteo
JPW1
J30 J27 IDEJ4 J3
IDE (Primary)
JWOR
LE1
JBT1
USB3/4 USB5/6
JWF1
JPG1
JPF
JWD
WOL
Fan3
Fan2
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 1A DIMM 1
DIMM 2
DIMM 3
DIMM 4
Fan1 JPW2
VGA
CTRL
Slot6
LE3
LE4
SATA0
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
(*Compact Flash Card only)
JL1
JP3
JI2C1
JI2C2
Fan5

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PDSMi Quick Reference
Jumper Description Default Setting
JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 2-7
JI2C1/JI2C2 I2C (SMB) Bus to PCI slots (Open/Open: Disabled)
JP3 Compact Flash Master/Slave Select (Closed: Master)
JPF Power Force-On Open (Disabled)
JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1 Giga-bit LAN 1 Enable Open (Enabled)
JPL2 Giga-bit LAN 2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Connector Description
24-PIn ATX (JPW1) ATX 24-Pin Power Connector
8-Pin PWR (JPW2) 12V 8-pin Power Connector (Required)
COM1(J31), COM2 COM Port 1 & COM 2 Header
DIMM#1A,#2A,#1B,#2B Memory (DIMM) Slots (1 through 4)
Fans 1-6 System Fan Headers (Fans 1-5), Fan6: CPU Fan
FP Control (JF1) Front Panel Control Header (*Note 2)
Floppy Connector (J27) Floppy Disk Connector
IDE-Primary (J3) IDE Primary Slot (Blue) (*Note 1)
IDE-Compact Flash (J4) Compact Flash Card (White) (*Note 1)
IPMI IPMI 2.0 Socket
J9 Speaker Connector (Pins 3-4: Internal Buzzer Enable,
Pins 1-4: External Speaker Cable)
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header
JLED PWR LED
KB/MS(J28) PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
LAN1/LAN2 (JLAN1/2) Ethernet RJ45 (Gigabit LAN) Port1/Port2 Connectors
Printer (J30) Parallel Port (Printer) Header
SATA 0-3 (I-SATA 0-3) 4 Intel SATA Headers
Slot 1 PCI 32-bit/66 MHz
Slot 6+SXB-E1 PCI-X 133 MHz+PCI-Exp.x8 (Signal:x8 via Riser Cards)
Speaker Internal Buzzer
USB1/2 (J15) Back Panel Universal Serial Bus Ports 1,2
USB3/4 (J45),USB5/6 (J46) Front Panel Accessible USB headers 3,4,5,6
VGA (JG1) VGA Connector
WOL(WOL) Wake On LAN header
WOR(JWOR) Wake On Ring header
LED Indicator Description (*(Refer to Addendum A)
LE 1 Onboard Standby PWR warning LED Indicator
LE3/LE4 BIOS POST Code Indicators
*Note 1: J4 (the white slot) is for Compact Flash Card only. Do not use it for other
devices. If J4 is populated with a Compact Flash Card, J3 (the blue slot) can support
a single device. For JP3 to work properly, you need to connect the Compact Flash
Card PWR Cable to JWF1 first. *Note 2: See Pg.2-7 for pin definitions

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Motherboard Features
CPU Latest CPU technology!
• Single Intel Pentium D (Dual-Core)/Pentium 4 Extreme Edition/Pentium 4/Pen-
tium Extreme Edition/Celeron D LGA (Land Grid Array) 775 Processors at system
bus speeds of 1066 MHz/800 MHz/533 MHz.
• Hyper-Threading (HT), EM64T, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (EIST) supported
Using the EM64T Feature
• Install a 64-bit OS (Windows XP Professional x64 Ed, Server 2003x64 Ed.)
• Install the 64-bit drivers for all MB components, devices and add-on cards
Using the Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology
• Use a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology
• Install an OS that supports HT, including Windows XP/2003 Server and Linux
2.4x. (Under Linux, use the HT compiler to compile the code. For other oper-
ating systems, be sure to disable the HT feature in the BIOS.)
• Enable the HT feature in the BIOS (under "Advanced" Setting) before install-
ing a supported OS. (*Note: visit www.Intel.com for CPU support and driver
updates.)
• OS Licensing Support
• Intel Dual-Core CPU supports: Windows 2000 Professional, Windows
Advanced Server, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows
Server 2003 (Standard, Enterprise)
• Intel Dual-Core CPU and Hyper-Threading Technology supports: Windows
2000 Advanced Server, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows
Server 2003 (Standard, Enterprise)
Memory Latest memory technology! (*Note: See Section 2-4 for details.)
• Four DIMM slots support Dual/Single Channel DDRII 667/533/400 MHz up
to 8 GB of ECC Unbuffered two-way interleaved DDRII SDRAM.
Chipset Latest Intel chipset technology!
• Intel E7230 (Mukilteo)
• Intel ICH7R
• Intel PXH
Expansion Slots
• One (1) PCI 32-Bit/33 MHz (Slot 1)
• One (1) PCI-X 64-Bit 133 MHz slot (Slot 6) + (1) PCI-E x8 (Signal: x8 via
Riser Card) (Slot SXB-E1)
BIOS
• 8Mb Firmware Hub Phoenix BIOS
• APM 1.2, DMI 2.3, PCI 2.2, PCI-X 1.0,ACPI 1.0, Plug and Play (PnP), SM-
BIOS 2.3, Hardware BIOS Virus Protection

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PC Health Monitoring
• Onboard voltage monitors for CPU cores, Chipset Voltage, Memory Voltage,
+3.3V, +5V, +5V Standby, +12V, and −12V
• CPU 4-phase-switching voltage regulator
• Status monitor for fan speed & System OH/Fan Fail LED/Control
• Pulse Width Modulation Fan Control & Low noise fan speed control
• Environmental temperature monitoring via BIOS, PWR-Up from AC PWR loss
• SuperDoctor III, NMI
• System Resource alert via SuperDoctor III
ACPI Features
• Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator
• BIOS support for USB keyboard
• Main switch override mechanism
• Internal/external modem ring-on
Onboard I/O
• 1 ATA/100 EIDE Channel
• Intel ICH7R SATA Controller, 4 connectors for 4 devices with support of RAID
functions 0, 1, 5 and 10
• 1 floppy port interface (up to 2.88 MB)
• 1 Fast UART 16550 compatible serial port and 1 header
• Two Intel single-port 82573 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller
• PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports
• Up to 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports for a speed
• VGA Connector
• Low Profile IPMI 2.0
• Super I/O (Winbond 83627 HF) with hardware monitoring (W83792DL)
• ATI Rage XL 8 MB
Temperature
• Monitoring CPU, chassis environment
• CPU Thermal Trip support
• Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (available if supported by the CPU)
Other
• Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
• Wake-on-Ring (WOR)
• Onboard Standby PWR warning LED Indicator ("LE 1")
CD Utilities
• Drivers and software for Intel E7230 chipset utilities
Dimensions
• 9.6" (W) x 12" (L) (243.84 mmx 304.8 mm)

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Figure 1-3. E7230 Mukilteo 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 specifications of the motherboard.
MUKILTEO(E7230)
RAGE XL
LGA775_PROCESSOR
ICH-7R
USB
PORT_0~5
FWH
LPC I/O
MS.
KB. FDD. SER.1
SER.2
PRN.
PRI_IDE
VRM 10.1
CTRL
ADDR DATA
UDMA/100
PCI_32_BUS
DDR2_667/533/400
VRM V10.1
DMI
ATI
S-ATA/300
4 x SATA
CK410 CLK
MCH
PORTS
2XGb_LAN
PCIE_x1
W83627HF
FSB: 1066/800/533MHz
USB 2.0/1.1
PCIE_x4
PCI-X BUS
SMBUS I/F
PXH_V
PCIE_x8
CF_HEADER
H/W
MONITOR
PCI_32_BUS
LPC
CH_B1-2
DDR2
CH_A1-2
1x PCIE_x8
1x PCIX_64
SLOT
SLOT
1x PCI_32
SLOT

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1-2 Chipset Overview
Intel’s Mukilteo (E7230) chipset, designed for use with the Pentium 4 Processor
in the 90nm Process in the LGA 775 Land Grid Array Package, is comprised of
two primary components: the Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the I/O Controller
Hub (ICH7R). In addition, Intel's PCI-X (PXH-V) is used for added functionality.
The PDSMi provides the performance and feature-set required for the high-end
UP Server market.
Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
The function of the MCH is to manage the data flow between four interfaces: the
CPU interface, the DDRII System Memory Interface, thePCI Express Interface, and
the Direct Media Interface (DMI). The MCH is optimized for the Pentium 4 proces-
sor in the 90nm process in the LGA775 Land Grid Array Package. It supports one
or two channels of DDRII SDRAM.
The I/O Controller (ICH7R) provides the data buffering and interface arbitration re-
quired for the system to operate efficiently. It also provides the bandwidth needed
for the system to maintain its peak performance. The Direct Media Interface (DMI)
provides the connection between the MCH and the ICH7R. The ICH7R supports
up to six PCI-Express slots, four Serial ATA ports, six USB 2.0 ports and two IDE
devices. In addition, the ICH7R offers the Intel Matrix Storage Technology which
provides various RAID options for data protection and rapid data access. It also
supports the next generation of client management through the use of PROActive
technology in conjunction with Intel's next generation Gigabit Ethernet controller.
Intel ICH7R System Features
The I/O Controller Hub provides the I/O subsystem with access to the rest of the
system. Functions and capabilities include:
*Advanced Configuration and Power Interface, Version 2.0 (ACPI)
*Intel I/O External Design Specification (EDS)
*Mukilteo (7230) Memory Controller Hub (MCH) External Design Specification
(EDS)
*Intel I/O Controller Hub 7 (ICH7) Thermal Design Guideline
*Intel 82573 Platform LAN Connect (PLC) PCI Design
*Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface

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1-3 PC Health Monitoring
This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the PDSMi. The
motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC
health monitoring.
Onboard Voltage Monitors for the CPU Cores, Chipset Voltage,
Memory Voltage , +3.3V, +5V, +5V Standby, +12V, and −12V (via
SuperO Doctor III)
The onboard voltage monitor will scan these voltages continuously. Once a
voltage becomes unstable, it will give a warning or send an error message to
the screen. Users can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity
of the voltage monitor.
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Speed Control
The PC health monitor can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The onboard
fans are controlled by Thermal Management via BIOS.
CPU Overheat/Fan Fail LED and Control
This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat warning function
in the BIOS. This allows the user to define an overheat temperature. When this
temperature reaches the threshold, the CPU thermal trip feature will be activated
and it will send a signal to the Speaker LED and, at the same time, the CPU speed
will be decreased. It will also activate the alarm if a fan failure occurs.
1-4 Power Configuration Settings
This section describes features of your motherboard that deal with power and
power settings.
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator
When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking
to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the
CPU will wake-up and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on.
BIOS Support for USB Keyboard
If the USB keyboard is the only keyboard in the system, it keyboard will function
like a normal keyboard during system boot-up.
Main Switch Override Mechanism
When an ATX power supply is used, the power button can function as a system
suspend button. When the user depresses the power button, the system will enter
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Depressing the power button again will cause the whole system to wake-up. Dur-
ing the SoftOff state, the ATX power supply provides power to keep the required
circuitry in the system alive. In case the system malfunctions and you want to turn
off the power, just depress and hold the power button for 4 seconds. The power
will turn off and no power will be provided to the motherboard.
Wake Ring-On (WOR)
Wake-up events can be triggered by a device such as the external modem ringing
when the system is in the SoftOff state. Note that external modem ring-on can only
be used with an ATX 2.01 (or above) compliant power supply.
Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
Wake-On-LAN is defined as the ability of a management application to remotely
power up a computer that is powered off. Remote PC setup, up-dates and asset
tracking can occur after hours and on weekends so that daily LAN traffic is kept to
a minimum and users are not interrupted. The motherboard has a 3-pin header
(WOL) to connect to the 3-pin header on a Network Interface Card (NIC) that has
WOL capability. Note that Wake-On-LAN can only be used with an ATX 2.01 (or
above) compliant power supply.
1-5 ACPI Features
ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. The ACPI specifi-
cation defines a flexible and abstract hardware interface that provides a standard
way to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including its
hardware, operating system and application software. This enables the system to
automatically turn on and off peripherals such as CD-ROMs, network cards, hard
disk drives and printers. This also includes consumer devices connected to the PC
such as VCRs, TVs, telephones and stereos.
In addition to enabling operating system-directed power management, ACPI
provides a generic system event mechanism for Plug and Play and an operating
system-independent interface for configuration control. ACPI leverages the Plug
and Play BIOS data structures while providing a processor architecture-indepen-
dent implementation that is compatible with both Windows and Linux Operating
Systems.
1-6 Power Supply
As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and
reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU
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The PDSMi accommodates 12V ATX power supplies. Although most
power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are
inadequate. A 2 amps of current supply on a 5V Standby rail is strongly recom-
mended.
The PDSMi accommodates ATX power supplies. It is strongly recommended that
you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02
or above. You should use one that will supply at least 350W of power. Also your
power supply must supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports. It must also be SSI compliant
(info at http://www.ssiforum.org/). Additionally, in areas where noisy power transmis-
sion is present, you may choose to install a line filter to shield the computer from
noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid
problems caused by power surges.

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Chapter 2
Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices
Electric-Static-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent
damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following
measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Precautions
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic
bag.
• Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in
use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the motherboard.
• Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery. Do not install the onboard
upside down battery to avoid possible explosion.
Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When
unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.

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Installation of the LGA775 Processor
1. Press the socket lever to release
the load plate, which covers the CPU
socket, from its locking position.
Socket Lever
2. Gently lift the socket lever to open
the load plate.
Load Plate
Load Plate
When handling the processor package, avoid placing
direct pressure on the label area of the fan.
(*Notes: 1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding,
removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the
processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
2. Intel's boxed Pentium 4 CPU package contains the CPU fan and heatsink as-
sembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel-certified
multi-directional heatsink and fan.
3. The Intel Pentium 4 LGA 775 heatsink and fan comes with a push-pin design
and no tool is needed for installation.
4. Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU
heatsink and fan.)
5. When purchasing an LGA 775 CPU or when receiving a motherboard with an LGA
775 CPU pre-installed, make sure that the CPU plastic cap is in place and none of
the CPU pins are bent; otherwise, contact the retailer immediately.
6. Refer to the MB Features Section for more details on CPU support.
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