Supero SUPER 370SWD User manual

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SUPER 370SWD
SUPER 370SWT
SUPER 370SWM
USER’S AND BIOS
MANUAL
Revision 1.2
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 370SWD/370SWT/370SWM motherboard. The SUPER
370SWD/370SWT/370SWM supports PPGA Celeron 333-500 MHz proces-
sors.
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
370SWD/370SWT/370SWM mainboard and provides detailed information
about the chipset.
Chapter 2 begins with instructions on handling static-sensitive devices. Read
this chapter when you want to install the processor and DIMM memory mod-
ules 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.
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 370SWD Motherboard Image .................................................. 1-3
SUPER 370SWT Motherboard Image.................................................... 1-4
SUPER 370SWM Motherboard Image .................................................. 1-5
SUPER 370SWD Motherboard Layout................................................... 1-6
SUPER 370SWT Motherboard Layout................................................... 1-8
SUPER 370SWM Motherboard Layout ............................................... 1-10
810 Chipset: System Block Diagram ................................................... 1-12
Motherboard Features ........................................................................... 1-13
1-2 Chipset Overview.......................................................................................... 1-15
1-3 PC Health Monitoring................................................................................... 1-16
1-4 ACPI/PC 98 Features .................................................................................. 1-18
1-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 1-20
1-6 Super I/O ........................................................................................................ 1-21
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.................................................. 2-3
2-4 Installing DIMMs ............................................................................................. 2-4
2-5 Port/Front Control Panel Connector Locations .......................................... 2-5
2-6 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 2-6
Power Supply Connector ........................................................................ 2-6
Infrared Connector .................................................................................... 2-6
PW_ON Connector.................................................................................... 2-6
Reset Connector ...................................................................................... 2-6
Hard Drive LED ........................................................................................ 2-7
Keylock/Power LED Connector.............................................................. 2-7

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Speaker Connector .................................................................................. 2-7
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ................................................. 2-7
Universal Serial Bus ................................................................................ 2-8
Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 2-8
Wake-On-LAN........................................................................................... 2-8
Fan Headers ............................................................................................. 2-8
CD Headers .............................................................................................. 2-9
Overheat LED ............................................................................................ 2-9
Chassis Intrusion ...................................................................................... 2-9
TV Out Header .......................................................................................... 2-9
2-7 Jumper Settings............................................................................................ 2-10
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 2-10
Changing the CPU Speed..................................................................... 2-10
CPU Safe Mode ..................................................................................... 2-10
CMOS Clear............................................................................................. 2-11
AC'97 Enable/Disable............................................................................. 2-11
Keyboard Wake-Up................................................................................. 2-11
TV Out Mode ........................................................................................... 2-12
2-8 Parallel Port, AMR, Floppy and Hard Disk Drive Connections ............. 2-12
Parallel Port Connector......................................................................... 2-13
Floppy Connector................................................................................... 2-13
IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 2-13
AMR Connector ....................................................................................... 2-14
2-9 Installing Software Drivers .......................................................................... 2-15
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
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4-3 Running Setup ................................................................................................. 4-2
Standard CMOS Setup............................................................................. 4-4
Advanced CMOS Setup ........................................................................... 4-5
Advanced Chipset Setup ......................................................................... 4-9
Power Management ................................................................................ 4-12
PCI/Plug and Play Setup ....................................................................... 4-16
Peripheral Setup ..................................................................................... 4-18
Auto-Detect Hard Disks ......................................................................... 4-21
Change User/Supervisor Password...................................................... 4-21
Change Language Setting ..................................................................... 4-21
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings ........................................... 4-22
Auto Configuration with Fail Safe Settings ......................................... 4-22
Save Settings and Exit........................................................................... 4-22
Exit Without Saving ................................................................................ 4-22
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 (ATA33 cable for 370SWM)
One (1) Floppy ribbon cable for floppy drives
One (1) Supermicro mainboard CD containing drivers and utilities
One (1) 5-cm heat sink fan (retail package only)
One (1) TV Out connector and cable (370SWT only)
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 370SWD Motherboard Image

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SUPER 370SWT
Figure 1-2. SUPER 370SWT Motherboard Image

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SUPER 370SWM
Figure 1-3. SUPER 370SWM Motherboard Image

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Figure 1-4. SUPER 370SWD Motherboard Layout
SUPER 370SWD
COM1
COM2
J30
KB/
MOUSE J29
ATX POWER
J12
J13
J11
1
J32, J33
USB
FAN1
Bank0
Bank1
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
JF1
JF2 IR CON PW_ON RESET
IDELED/KEYLOCK/SPEAKER
JP26
J19
FLOPPY
IDE2
IDE1
1
1
J18
FAN2: Chassis Fan
1
WOL
FAN3
ICH
GMCH
J35
Parallel
Port
JP28
JP11
1
J28
9.6"
7.0"
J1 J9 BATTERY
FAN2
JPWAKE
1
1
1
1
1
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
MIC
CD_1
DISPLAY CACHE
CD
1
1
1
9.6"
7.0"
1
AMR
JBT1
1
BIOS
1
Celeron Processor
PPGA Package
DISPLAY CACHE
J4
VGA
GAME PORT
FAN3: Thermal Control Fan
FAN1: CPUFan
1
JP14
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AC'97 Audio
CODEC chip

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Quick Reference
Jumpers Description Default Setting
JBT1 CMOS Clear (p. 2-11) Pin 1-2 (Normal)
JL1 Chassis Intrusion (p. 2-9) OFF (Disabled)
JP11 Front Side Bus Speed (p. 2-10) Pin 1-2 (Auto)
JP14 CPU Safe Mode (p. 2-10) OFF (Disabled)
JP28 AC'97 Enable/Disable (p. 2-11) Pin 1-2 (Enabled)
JPWAKE Keyboard Wake-Up (p. 2-11) Pin 1-2 (Disabled)
Connectors Description
AMR Audio Modem Riser (p. 2-14)
CD Audio CD Input (large connector) (p. 2-9)
CD_1 Audio CD Input (small connector) (p. 2-9)
COM1 COM1 Serial Port Connector (p. 2-8)
COM2 COM2 Serial Port Header (p. 2-8)
FAN1 CPU Fan Header (p. 2-8)
FAN2 Chassis Fan Header (p. 2-8)
FAN3 Thermal Control Fan Header (p. 2-8)
GAME Game Port
J18, J19 IDE Hard Disk Drive Connectors (p. 2-13)
J29 ATX Power Connector (p. 2-6)
J30 PS/2 Keyboard (lower)/Mouse (upper) (p. 2-7)
J32, J33 Universal Serial Bus Ports (p. 2-8)
J35 Parallel (Printer) Port (p. 2-13)
JF1, JF2 Front Control Panel (p. 2-5)
JOH Overheat LED Header (p. 2-9)
JP26 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (p. 2-13)
LINE IN Audio In Connector
LINE OUT Audio Out (Speaker) Connector
MIC Microphone Input
VGA Video (Monitor) Port
WOL Wake-on-LAN Header (p. 2-8)
Also see the figures on page 2-5 for the locations of the I/O ports
and Front Control Panel connectors.

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Figure 1-5. SUPER 370SWT Motherboard Layout
COM1
COM2
J30
KB/
MOUSE J29
ATX POWER
J12
J13
J11
J32, J33
USB
FAN1
Bank0
Bank1
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
JF1
JF2 IR CON PW_ON RESET
IDELED/KEYLOCK/SPEAKER
JP26
J19
FLOPPY
IDE2
IDE1
1
1
J18
FAN2: Chassis Fan
1
WOL
FAN3
ICH
GMCH
J35
Parallel
Port
1
J28
9.6"
7.0"
J1 J9 BATTERY
FAN2
JPWAKE
1
1
1
1
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
MIC
CD_1
CD
1
1
1
9.6"
7.0"
1
AMR
JBT1
1
BIOS
1
Celeron Processor
PPGA Package
J4
VGA
GAME PORT
FAN3: Thermal Control Fan
FAN1: CPUFan
1
JP28
JP11
1
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TV OUT
JP7
1
AC'97 Audio
CODEC chip

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Quick Reference
Jumpers Description Default Setting
JBT1 CMOS Clear (p. 2-11) Pin 1-2 (Normal)
JL1 Chassis Intrusion (p. 2-9) OFF (Disabled)
JP7 TV Out Format (p. 2-12) Pin 2-3 (NTSC)
JP11 Front Side Bus Speed (p. 2-10) Pin 1-2 (Auto)
JP28 AC'97 Enable/Disable (p. 2-11) Pin 1-2 (Enabled)
JPWAKE Keyboard Wake-Up (p. 2-11) Pin 1-2 (Disabled)
Connectors Description
AMR Audio Modem Riser (p. 2-14)
CD Audio CD Input (large connector) (p. 2-9)
CD_1 Audio CD Input (small connector) (p. 2-9)
COM1 COM1 Serial Port Connector (p. 2-8)
COM2 COM2 Serial Port Header (p. 2-8)
FAN1 CPU Fan Header (p. 2-8)
FAN2 Chassis Fan Header (p. 2-8)
FAN3 Thermal Control Fan Header (p. 2-8)
GAME Game Port
J18, J19 IDE Hard Disk Drive Connectors (p. 2-13)
J29 ATX Power Connector (p. 2-6)
J30 PS/2 Keyboard (lower)/Mouse (upper) (p. 2-7)
J32, J33 Universal Serial Bus Ports (p. 2-8)
J35 Parallel (Printer) Port (p. 2-13)
JF1, JF2 Front Control Panel (p. 2-5)
JOH Overheat LED Header (p. 2-9)
JP26 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (p. 2-13)
LINE IN Audio In Connector
LINE OUT Audio Out (Speaker) Connector
MIC Microphone Input
TV OUT TV Out Header (p. 2-9)
VGA Video (Monitor) Port
WOL Wake-on-LAN Header (p. 2-8)
Also see the figures on page 2-5 for the locations of the I/O ports
and Front Control Panel connectors.

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Figure 1-6. SUPER 370SWM Motherboard Layout
SUPER 370SWM
COM1
COM2
J30
KB/
MOUSE J29
ATX POWER
J12
J13
J11
J32, J33
USB
FAN1
Bank0
Bank1
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
JF1
JF2 IR CON PW_ON RESET
IDELED/KEYLOCK/SPEAKER
JP26
J19
FLOPPY
IDE2
IDE1
1
1
J18
FAN2: Chassis Fan
1
WOL
FAN3
ICH
GMCH
J35
Parallel
Port
1
J28
9.6"
7.0"
J1 J9 BATTERY
FAN2
JPWAKE
1
1
1
1
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
MIC
CD_1
CD
1
1
1
9.6"
7.0"
1
AMR
JBT1
1
BIOS
1
Celeron Processor
PPGA Package
J4
VGA
GAME PORT
FAN3: Thermal Control Fan
FAN1: CPUFan
1
JP28
JP11
1 1
JP14
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AC'97 Audio
CODEC chip

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Quick Reference
Jumpers Description Default Setting
JBT1 CMOS Clear (p. 2-11) Pin 1-2 (Normal)
JL1 Chassis Intrusion (p. 2-9) OFF (Disabled)
JP11 Front Side Bus Speed (p. 2-10) Pin 1-2 (Auto)
JP14 CPU Safe Mode (p. 2-10) OFF (Disabled)
JP28 AC'97 Enable/Disable (p. 2-11) Pin 1-2 (Enabled)
JPWAKE Keyboard Wake-Up (p. 2-11) Pin 1-2 (Disabled)
Connectors Description
AMR Audio Modem Riser (p. 2-14)
CD Audio CD Input (large connector) (p. 2-9)
CD_1 Audio CD Input (small connector) (p. 2-9)
COM1 COM1 Serial Port Connector (p. 2-8)
COM2 COM2 Serial Port Header (p. 2-8)
FAN1 CPU Fan Header (p. 2-8)
FAN2 Chassis Fan Header (p. 2-8)
FAN3 Thermal Control Fan Header (p. 2-8)
GAME Game Port
J18, J19 IDE Hard Disk Drive Connectors (p. 2-13)
J29 ATX Power Connector (p. 2-6)
J30 PS/2 Keyboard (lower)/Mouse (upper) (p. 2-7)
J32, J33 Universal Serial Bus Ports (p. 2-8)
J35 Parallel (Printer) Port (p. 2-13)
JF1, JF2 Front Control Panel (p. 2-5)
JOH Overheat LED Header (p. 2-9)
JP26 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (p. 2-13)
LINE IN Audio In Connector
LINE OUT Audio Out (Speaker) Connector
MIC Microphone Input
VGA Video (Monitor) Port
WOL Wake-on-LAN Header (p. 2-8)
Also see the figures on page 2-5 for the locations of the I/O ports
and Front Control Panel connectors.

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Figure 1-7. 810 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
GMCH
421 BGA
PPGA
Celeron
CPU
IO
APIC
ICH
241 BGA
SDRAM
100/66 MHz Host Bus
PCI Slots
USB
ATA66/33
IDE Ports
BIOS 4Mb
FWH
4MB Display Cache
33 MHz PCI Bus
100 MHz SDRAM Bus
SuperI/O
LPC
1.5 Mb/sec
AC'97 AMR
100 MHz Bus
Note: The 4 MB display cache and ATA66 are not
included on all models. See the following page for the
features and specifications of each motherboard.