Supero Super 370SCD User manual

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SUPER PIIISCA
SUPER PIIISCD
SUPER PIIISCE
SUPER 370SCD
USER’S AND BIOS
MANUAL
Revision 1.3
SUPER

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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 SUPER PIIISCA/PIIISCD/PIIISCE/370SCD motherboard. The SUPER
PIIISCA/PIIISCD/PIIISCE supports Pentium®III 450-733 MHz processors and
Pentium II 350-450 MHz processors. The 370SCD supports Pentium III
FCPGA 500-700 MHz processors.
Pentium II processors with the Dual Independent Bus (DIB) architecture are
housed in a package called a Single Edge Contact Cartridge (SECC).
Pentium III processors are packaged in SECC2 type cartridges. FCPGA
processors are housed in a 370-pin package.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 includes a checklist of what should be included in your mainboard
box, describes the features, specifications and performance of the SUPER
PIIISCA/PIIISCD/PIIISCE/370SCD mainboard and provides detailed informa-
tion about the chipset.
Chapter 2 begins with instructions on handling static-sensitive devices. Read
this chapter when you want to install the processor and RIMM/DIMM memory
modules and when mounting the mainboard in the chassis. Also refer to this
chapter to connect the floppy and hard disk drives, the IDE interfaces, the
parallel and serial ports and the twisted wires for the power supply, the reset
button, the keylock/power LED, the speaker and the keyboard.
If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes troubleshoot-
ing procedures for the video, the memory and the setup configuration stored
in CMOS. For quick reference, a general FAQ [Frequently Asked Questions]
section is provided. Instructions are also included for contacting technical
support. In addition, you can visit our web site at www.supermicro.com/
techsupport.htm for more detailed information.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information
on running the CMOS Setup utility.
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Appendix A provides information on BIOS error beep codes and messages.
Appendix B lists post diagnostic error messages.
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist .................................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Supermicro............................................................................. 1-2
SUPER PIIISCA Motherboard Image.................................................... 1-4
SUPER PIIISCD Motherboard Image.................................................... 1-5
SUPER PIIISCE Motherboard Image.................................................... 1-6
SUPER 370SCD Motherboard Image ................................................... 1-7
SUPER PIIISCA Motherboard Layout................................................... 1-8
SUPER PIIISCD Motherboard Layout................................................. 1-10
SUPER PIIISCE Motherboard Layout................................................. 1-12
SUPER 370SCD Motherboard Layout ................................................ 1-14
820 Chipset: System Block Diagram ................................................... 1-16
Motherboard Features ........................................................................... 1-17
1-2 Chipset Overview.......................................................................................... 1-19
1-3 PC Health Monitoring................................................................................... 1-20
1-4 ACPI/PC 98 Features .................................................................................. 1-22
1-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 1-24
1-6 Super I/O ........................................................................................................ 1-25
Chapter 2: Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices................................................................................ 2-1
Precautions ............................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking ................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 Processor Installation .................................................................................... 2-2
2-3 Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis.................................................. 2-4
2-4 Installing RIMMs/DIMMs................................................................................ 2-4
2-5 Port/Control Panel Connector Locations..................................................... 2-6
2-6 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 2-7
Power Supply Connector ........................................................................ 2-7
Infrared Connector .................................................................................... 2-7
PW_ON Connector.................................................................................... 2-7
Reset Connector ...................................................................................... 2-7

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Hard Drive LED ........................................................................................ 2-8
Keylock/Power LED Connector.............................................................. 2-8
Speaker Connector .................................................................................. 2-8
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ................................................. 2-8
Universal Serial Bus ................................................................................ 2-9
Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 2-9
Wake-On-LAN........................................................................................... 2-9
Fan Headers ............................................................................................. 2-9
CD Headers ............................................................................................ 2-10
Overheat LED .......................................................................................... 2-10
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 2-10
2-7 Jumper Settings............................................................................................ 2-11
Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................................ 2-11
Changing the CPU Speed..................................................................... 2-11
CMOS Clear............................................................................................. 2-12
AC'97 Enable/Disable............................................................................. 2-12
Keyboard Wake-Up................................................................................. 2-12
2-8 Parallel Port, AMR, Floppy and Hard Disk Drive Connections ............. 2-13
Parallel Port Connector......................................................................... 2-14
Floppy Connector................................................................................... 2-14
IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 2-14
AMR Connector ....................................................................................... 2-15
2-9 Installing Software Drivers .......................................................................... 2-16
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
3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service ............................................................. 3-6
Chapter 4: BIOS
4-1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 BIOS Features ................................................................................................. 4-2
4-3 Running Setup ................................................................................................. 4-2
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Standard CMOS Setup............................................................................. 4-4
Advanced CMOS Setup ........................................................................... 4-5
Advanced Chipset Setup ......................................................................... 4-9
Power Management ................................................................................ 4-11
PCI/Plug and Play Setup ....................................................................... 4-15
Peripheral Setup ..................................................................................... 4-18
Auto-Detect Hard Disks ......................................................................... 4-20
Change User/Supervisor Password...................................................... 4-20
Change Language Setting ..................................................................... 4-21
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings ........................................... 4-21
Auto Configuration with Fail Safe Settings ......................................... 4-21
Save Settings and Exit........................................................................... 4-21
Exit Without Saving ................................................................................ 4-21
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes and Messages ......................................... A-1
Appendix B: AMIBIOS Post Diagnostic Error Messages .................................... B-1
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Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Checklist
Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an ac-
knowledged 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.
One (1) Supermicro Mainboard
One (1) ATA66 ribbon cable for IDE devices
One (1) Floppy ribbon cable for floppy drives
Two (2) Continuity Modules for (empty) RIMM sockets (PIIISCA)
One (1) Continuity Module for (empty) RIMM socket (PIIISCE)
One (1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities
One (1) URM (Univeral Retention Mechanism for the CPU - preinstalled, not
included with 370SCD)
One (1) User's/BIOS Manual

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CONTACTING SUPERMICRO
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
2051 Junction Avenue
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web site: www.supermicro.com
European Office
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML,
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

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Figure 1-1. SUPER PIIISCA Motherboard Image

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SUPER PIIISCD
Figure 1-2. SUPER PIIISCD Motherboard Image

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SUPER PIIISCE
Figure 1-3. SUPER PIIISCE Motherboard Image

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SUPER 370SCD
Figure 1-4. SUPER 370SCD Motherboard Image

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Figure 1-5. SUPER PIIISCA Motherboard Layout
FLOPPY
AGP PORT
ICH
BATTERY
PCI2
PCI1
PCI4
PCI5
PCI3
1
1
1
1
1
AMR
CPU
RIMM1
RIMM2
DIMM0
DIMM1
IDE#1
IDE#2
1
1
1
MIC
IN
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
ATX POWER
COM1
COM2
J35
PARALLELPORT
FAN1
FAN3
FAN2
J32, J33
USB
PORTS
J30
KB/
MOUSE
1JPWAKE
CD_1
11
CD
SUPER PIIISCA
®
PW_ON RESET
JF1
IDELED/KEYLOCK/SPEAKER
IR CON
JF2
JL1
WOL
1
1
JBT1
1
1JP28
1JOH
1JP12
MEMORY
TRANSLATOR
HUB
MCH
BIOS
SUPERI/O
4 Mb
FWH
GAMEPORT
1
MONO
J26
J18
J19
8.825"
11.6"
AC'97
CODEC
Chip

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Quick Reference
Jumpers Description Default Setting
JBT1 CMOS Clear (p. 2-12) Pin 1-2 (Normal)
JL1 Chassis Intrusion (p. 2-10) OFF (Disabled)
JP12 Front Side Bus Speed (p. 2-11) Pin 1-2 (Auto)
JP28 AC'97 Enable/Disable (p. 2-12) Pin 1-2 (Enabled)
JPWAKE Keyboard Wake-Up (p. 2-12) Pin 1-2 (Disabled)
Connectors Description
AMR Audio Modem Riser (p. 2-15)
CD Audio CD Input (large connector) (p. 2-10)
CD_1 Audio CD Input (small connector) (p. 2-10)
COM1 COM1 Serial Port Connector (p. 2-9)
COM2 COM2 Serial Port Connector (p. 2-9)
FAN1 CPU Fan Header (p. 2-9)
FAN2 Chassis Fan Header (p. 2-9)
FAN3 Thermal Control Fan Header (p. 2-9)
GAME PORT Game Port
J18, J19 IDE Hard Disk Drive Connectors (p. 2-14)
J29 ATX Power Connector (p. 2-7)
J30 PS/2 Keyboard (lower)/Mouse (upper) (p. 2-8)
J32, J33 Universal Serial Bus Ports (p. 2-9)
J35 Parallel Printer Port (p. 2-14)
JF1, JF2 Front Control Panel (p. 2-6)
JOH Overheat LED Header (p. 2-10)
JP26 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (p. 2-14)
LINE IN Audio In Connector
LINE OUT Audio Out (Speaker) Connector
MIC IN Microphone Input
WOL Wake-on-LAN Header (p. 2-9)
Also see the figures on page 2-6 for the locations of the I/O ports
and Front Control Panel connectors.

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Figure 1-6. SUPER PIIISCD Motherboard Layout
FLOPPY
AGP PORT
ICH
BATTERY
PCI2
PCI1
PCI4
PCI5
PCI3
1
1
1
1
1
AMR
CPU
DIMM0
IDE#1
IDE#2
1
1
1
MIC
IN
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
ATX POWER
COM1
COM2
J35
PARALLELPORT
FAN1
FAN3
FAN2
J32, J33
USB
PORTS
J30
KB/
MOUSE
1JPWAKE
CD_1
11
CD
®
JL1
WOL
1
JBT1
1
1JP28
1
JOH
1
JP12
MCH
BIOS
SUPERI/O
4 Mb
FWH
GAMEPORT
1
MONO
J26
J19
8.225"
11.6"
SUPER PIIISCD
AC'97
CODEC
Chip
DIMM1
PW_ON RESET
JF1
IDELED/KEYLOCK/SPEAKER
IR CON
JF2
J18
MEMORY
TRANSLATOR
HUB

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Quick Reference
Jumpers Description Default Setting
JBT1 CMOS Clear (p. 2-12) Pin 1-2 (Normal)
JL1 Chassis Intrusion (p. 2-10) OFF (Disabled)
JP12 Front Side Bus Speed (p. 2-11) Pin 1-2 (Auto)
JP28 AC'97 Enable/Disable (p. 2-12) Pin 1-2 (Enabled)
JPWAKE Keyboard Wake-Up (p. 2-12) Pin 1-2 (Disabled)
Connectors Description
AMR Audio Modem Riser (p. 2-15)
CD Audio CD Input (large connector) (p. 2-10)
CD_1 Audio CD Input (small connector) (p. 2-10)
COM1 COM1 Serial Port Connector (p. 2-9)
COM2 COM2 Serial Port Connector (p. 2-9)
FAN1 CPU Fan Header (p. 2-9)
FAN2 Chassis Fan Header (p. 2-9)
FAN3 Thermal Control Fan Header (p. 2-9)
GAME PORT Game Port
J18, J19 IDE Hard Disk Drive Connectors (p. 2-14)
J29 ATX Power Connector (p. 2-7)
J30 PS/2 Keyboard (lower)/Mouse (upper) (p. 2-8)
J32, J33 Universal Serial Bus Ports (p. 2-9)
J35 Parallel Printer Port (p. 2-14)
JF1, JF2 Front Control Panel (p. 2-6)
JOH Overheat LED Header (p. 2-10)
JP26 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (p. 2-14)
LINE IN Audio In Connector
LINE OUT Audio Out (Speaker) Connector
MIC IN Microphone Input
WOL Wake-on-LAN Header (p. 2-9)
Also see the figures on page 2-6 for the locations of the I/O ports
and Front Control Panel connectors.

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FLOPPY
AGP PORT
ICH
BATTERY
PCI2
PCI1
PCI4
PCI5
PCI3
1
1
1
1
1
AMR
CPU
RIMM1
RIMM2
IDE#1
IDE#2
1
1
1
MIC
IN
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
ATX POWER
COM1
COM2
J35
PARALLELPORT
FAN1
FAN3
FAN2
J32, J33
USB
PORTS
J30
KB/
MOUSE
1JPWAKE
CD_1
11
CD
®
JF1
IDELED/KEYLOCK/SPEAKERIRCONN/PW_ON/RESET
JF2
JL1
WOL
1
JBT1
1
1JP28
1JOH
1JP12
MCH
BIOS
SUPERI/O
4 Mb
FWH
GAMEPORT
1
MONO
J26
J18 J19
8.825"
11.6"
Figure 1-7. SUPER PIIISCE Motherboard Layout
SUPER PIIISCE
AC'97
CODEC
Chip