Supero SUPER P4QH6 User manual

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SUPER P4QH8
SUPER P4QH6
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0a
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Preface
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 P4QH8/P4QH6 mainboard. The SUPER P4QH8/P4QH6 sup-
ports up to four Intel XeonTM MP processors of up to 1.6+ GHz at a 400 MHz
system (front side) bus speed. Please refer to the support section of our
web site for a complete listing of supported processors (http://
www.supermicro.com/TechSupport.htm).
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 P4QH8/P4QH6 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
modules and when mounting the mainboard in the chassis. Also refer to
this chapter to connect the floppy and hard disk drives, SCSI drives, the IDE
interfaces, the parallel and serial ports and the twisted wires for the power
supply, the reset button, the power LED, the speaker and the keyboard.
If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes trouble-
shooting 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 contact-
ing 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 informa-
tion on running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A gives information on BIOS error beep codes.
Appendix B provides POST checkpoint codes.

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Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist .................................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Supermicro............................................................................ 1-2
SuperP4QH8/P4QH6 Image..................................................................... 1-3
Super P4QH8/P4QH6 Layout.................................................................. 1-4
Super P4QH8/P4QH6 Quick Reference ............................................... 1-5
Motherboard Features ............................................................................. 1-6
ServerWorks GC-HE Chipset: System Block Diagram....................... 1-8
1-2 Chipset Overview........................................................................................... 1-9
1-3 Special Features............................................................................................. 1-9
ATI Graphics Controller .......................................................................... 1-9
BIOS Recovery......................................................................................... 1-9
Recovery from AC Power Loss ........................................................... 1-9
1-4 PC Health Monitoring.................................................................................... 1-10
1-5 ACPI Features ............................................................................................... 1-11
1-6 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 1-13
1-7 Super I/O......................................................................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2: Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ............................................................................... 2-1
Precautions............................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking.................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 PGA Processor Installation........................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Installing Memory in the MEC ....................................................................... 2-5
2-4 I/O Ports/Control Panel Connectors............................................................. 2-8
2-5 Connecting Cables ........................................................................................ 2-10
Main ATX Power Supply Connection ................................................. 2-10
Secondary Power Connection ............................................................. 2-10
Power LED............................................................................................... 2-10
IDE/HDD LED ........................................................................................... 2-10
PWR_ON .................................................................................................. 2-11
Reset......................................................................................................... 2-11
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NIC_LED ................................................................................................... 2-11
I2C.............................................................................................................. 2-12
Chassis Intrusion ................................................................................... 2-12
Keyboard Lock ....................................................................................... 2-12
Overheat LED ......................................................................................... 2-12
Speaker ................................................................................................... 2-12
Fan Headers........................................................................................... 2-13
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 2-13
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports................................................ 2-13
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connector.............................................. 2-13
IPMB ......................................................................................................... 2-13
SMB ........................................................................................................... 2-14
Wake-On-LAN ......................................................................................... 2-14
Wake-On-Ring ......................................................................................... 2-14
Power Supply Fail Header ................................................................... 2-14
Front Panel NMI Header........................................................................ 2-15
2-6 DIP Switch Settings ..................................................................................... 2-15
DIP Switch 1: Processor Speed ......................................................... 2-15
2-7 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-16
CMOS Clear............................................................................................. 2-16
SCSI Termination Enable/Disable.......................................................... 2-16
LAN Enable/Disable ................................................................................ 2-17
Spread Spectrum Enable/Disable ......................................................... 2-17
Third Power Supply Fail Alarm Enable/Disable.................................. 2-17
LVD Channel A SCSI Termination Enable/Disable............................. 2-18
LVD Channel B SCSI Termination Enable/Disable ............................. 2-18
Overheat Fan Force On ........................................................................ 2-18
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 2-18
2-8 Debug LEDs................................................................................................... 2-19
2-9 Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and SCSI Connections ............... 2-20
Parallel Port Connector ......................................................................... 2-20
Floppy Connector................................................................................... 2-21
IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 2-21
Ultra320/160 SCSI Connectors............................................................. 2-22
2-10 Installing Software Drivers......................................................................... 2-23

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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............................................................ 3-5
Chapter 4: AMIBIOS
4-1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 BIOS Features.................................................................................................. 4-2
4-3 Running Setup.................................................................................................. 4-2
Main Menu.................................................................................................. 4-3
4-4 Advanced BIOS Setup.................................................................................... 4-4
4-5 Chipset Setup................................................................................................. 4-14
4-6 PCI PnP Setup ................................................................................................ 4-16
4-7 Power Setup .................................................................................................. 4-18
4-8 Boot Setup...................................................................................................... 4-20
4-9 Security Setup ............................................................................................... 4-22
4-10 Exit Setup ....................................................................................................... 4-24
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes .................................................................. A-1
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes.........................................................B-1

Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1
Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Checklist
Congratulations on purchasing your motherboard from a leader in the indus-
try. 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 been included with your mother-
board. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
One (1) Supermicro Mainboard
Four (4) CPU heatsink fans
Four (4) sets of CPU heatsink retention clips
One (1) MEC (Memory Extension Card)
One (1) MEC Retention Plate with screws (SKT-0124)
One (1) CPU Retention Plate with screws (SKT-0125)
One (1) UDMA/100 ribbon cable for IDE devices
One (1) floppy ribbon cable
One (1) COM port serial ribbon cable
One (1) I/O back panel shield (CSE-PT2)
One (1) Supermicro CD and diskettes containing drivers and utilities
One (1) User's/BIOS Manual
One (1) 68-pin Ultra320/160 SCSI cable
One (1) set of SCSI driver diskettes
One (1) SCSI manual

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Introduction
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: sal[email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
D5, 4F, No. 16 Chien-Ba 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

Chapter 1: Introduction
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Introduction
SUPER P4QH8/P4QH6
Figure 1-1. SUPER P4QH8/P4QH6 Image
Note: The only difference between the P4QH8 and the P4QH6 is the type of
onboard SCSI controller (Ultra320 and Ultra160, respectively).

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Figure 1-2. SUPER P4QH8/P4QH6 Layout
(not drawn to scale)
- Memory modules must be installed in fours (see Section 2-3).
- DIP Switch 1 sets the processor speed (see Section 2-6).
- Refer also to Chapter 2 for the locations of the I/O ports, Front Control
Panel (JF1) connectors and details on jumper settings and pin definitions.
- VRM Slots: These are included to support future processors with
different voltage requirements (VRM modules not included).
- Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.
*The P4QH6 has an AIC-7899 SCSI controller.
CPU1
CPU2
ATX POWER
CPU4
CPU3
SMB
IPMI
J38
J47
BATTERY
IPMB
COM2/4
Speaker
VGA Port
CPU FAN1
KYBD/
MOUSE
ATI
Rage XL
J20
J21
Parallel
Port
USB0/1
COM1
LAN
J13 MECSlot
J5
J9
JPA1/JPA2
J10
J7
J6
J8
PCI-X #1 (P1)
PCI-X #2 (P1)
PCI-X #3 (S1)
PCI-X #4 (S1)
PCI-X #5 (P2)
PCI-X #6 (P2)
Ultra III LVD/SE ChB
AIC-7902*
Ultra III LVD/SE ChA
CHS
FAN3 CHS
FAN4
SUPER P4QH8
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Floppy
PRI IDE
SEC IDE
SW1
BIOS
North
Bridge
South
Bridge
WOL
I/O
Bridge
I/O
Bridge
CPU
FAN2
JF1
CHS FAN2
OH FAN2
OH FAN1
CHS
FAN1
+12V PWR
Conn
CPU FAN3
CPU FAN4
JP64
JP50
JP47
JP52
PWR
LED
VRMSlot
VRMSlot
JBT1
J15 J19 J14
+12V PWR
Conn
JA1
JA2
J63
J62
JPL1
JP55
JP60
CMOS Clear
Contact
Pads
JP5
Debug LEDs
D20 - D13