Supero SUPER P6SWD User manual

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SUPER P6SWA
SUPER P6SWD
USER’S AND BIOS
MANUAL
Revision 1.3
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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 P6SWA/P6SWD motherboard. The SUPER P6SWA/P6SWD
supports all Pentium®III, Pentium II 233-450 MHz and CeleronTM SEPP 266-
433 MHz processors .
Pentium III/II processors with the Dual Independent Bus (DIB) architecture are
housed in a package called a Single Edge Contact Cartridge (S.E.C.C.) .
Celeron processors that are packaged in the SEPP (Single Edge Processor
Package) cartridge are also supported by these boards. These cartridge
packages and their associated "Slot 1" infrastructure will provide the head-
room for future high-performance processors.
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
P6SWA/P6SWD 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.
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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 P6SWA Image............................................................................ 1-4
SUPER P6SWD Image............................................................................ 1-5
SUPER P6SWA Motherboard Layout ................................................... 1-6
SUPER P6SWD Motherboard Layout ................................................... 1-8
810 Chipset: System Block Diagram ................................................... 1-10
Motherboard Features ........................................................................... 1-11
1-2 Chipset Overview.......................................................................................... 1-13
1-3 PC Health Monitoring................................................................................... 1-14
1-4 ACPI/PC 98 Features .................................................................................. 1-16
1-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 1-18
1-6 Super I/O ........................................................................................................ 1-19
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/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
Speaker Connector .................................................................................. 2-7
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ................................................. 2-7

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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
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
2-8 Parallel Port, AMR, Floppy and Hard Disk Drive Connections ............. 2-12
Parallel Port Connector......................................................................... 2-13
Floppy Header ........................................................................................ 2-13
IDE Interfaces......................................................................................... 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
4-3 Running Setup ................................................................................................. 4-2
Standard CMOS Setup............................................................................. 4-4
Advanced CMOS Setup ........................................................................... 4-5
Advanced Chipset Setup ......................................................................... 4-9
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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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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.
(1) Supermicro Mainboard
(1) ATA66 ribbon cable for IDE devices
(1) Floppy ribbon cable for floppy drives
(1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities
(1) URM (Univeral Retention Mechanism for the CPU - preinstalled)
(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 P6SWA Motherboard Image

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SUPER P6SWD
Figure 1-2. SUPER P6SWD Motherboard Image

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Figure 1-3. SUPER P6SWA Motherboard Layout
SUPER P6SWA
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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
IDE LED/KEYLOCK/SPEAKER
JP26
J19
FLOPPY
IDE2
IDE1
11
J18
FAN2: Chassis Fan
1
WOL
FAN3
ICH
GMCH
J35
Parallel
Port
1
J28
12"
7.0"
J1 J9 BATTERY
FAN2
JPWAKE
1
1
1
1
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
MIC
CD_1
DISPLAY CACHE
CD
1
1
1
12"
7.0"
1
AMR
JBT1
1
BIOS
1
DISPLAY CACHE
J4
VGA
GAME PORT
FAN3: Thermal Control Fan
FAN1: CPU Fan
CPU
1
1
J14
PCI 4
1
ISA 3
ISA 2
ISA 1
SUPER I/O
MONO
JP14
1
1
PCI2ISA
BRIDGE
1
1
JOH
JP11
1
1
1
JP28
1
JP11

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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)
LINEIN 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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COM1
COM2
J30
KB/
MOUSE
J29
ATX POWER
J12
J13
J11
J32, J33
USB
FAN1
Bank0
Bank1
PCI 3
PCI 4
PCI 5
JF1 JF2
IR CON PW_ON
RESET
IDE LED/KEYLOCK/SPEAKER
JP26
J19
FLOPPY
IDE2
IDE1
11
J18
FAN2: Chassis Fan
1
WOL
FAN3
ICH
GMCH
J35
Parallel
Port
1
J28
12"
7.0"
J1 J9
BATTERY
FAN2
JPWAKE
1
1
1
1
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
MIC
CD_1
DISPLAY CACHE
CD
1
1
1
12"
7.0"
1
AMR
JBT1
1
BIOS
DISPLAY CACHE
J4
VGA
GAME PORT
FAN3: Thermal Control Fan
FAN1: CPU Fan
CPU
1
1
J14
PCI 6
1
PCI 1
PCI 2
SUPER I/O
MONO
JP14
1
1
1
JOH
JP11
1
1
SUPER P6SWD
Figure 1-4. SUPER P6SWD Motherboard Layout
JP28
1
JP11
1
1

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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. 810 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
GMCH
421 BGA
Pentium III/II
Celeron SEPP
CPU
IO
APIC
ICH
241 BGA
SDRAM
100/66 MHz Host Bus
PCI Slots
USB
ATA66 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: This is a general block diagram and may not
represent the actual number of PCI/ISA slots on your
motherboard. See the following page for the actual
specifications of each motherboard.

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Features of the P6SWA and P6SWD Motherboards
CPU Support
• All Pentium III and Pentium II 350-450 MHz processors at 100 MHz front
side bus speed
• Pentium II 233-333 MHz and Celeron SEPP 266-433 MHz processors at
66 MHz front side bus speed
Memory
• Two 168-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 512 MB unbuffered 3.3V
SDRAM
(Note: Because the 810 chipset features a 100 MHz memory bus, the SDRAM must be
PC-100 compliant DIMMs whether running at a 66 or 100 MHz front side bus.)
Chipset
• Intel 810 (see page 1-13 for details)
Expansion Slots
P6SWA P6SWD
• 4 PCI slots (One PCI/ISA shared) 6 PCI slots
• 1 AMR slot 1 AMR slot
• 3 ISA slots
BIOS
• 4 Mb Firmware Hub AMI®Flash BIOS
• APM 1.2, DMI 2.1, PCI 2.2, ACPI 1.0, Plug and Play (PnP)
PC Health Monitoring
• Seven onboard voltage monitors for CPU core, chipset voltage, +3.3V, ±5V
and ±12V
• Three-fan status monitor with firmware/software on/off control
• Environmental temperature monitor and control
• CPU fan auto-off in sleep mode
• Power-up mode control for recovery from AC power loss
• System overheat LED and control
• System resource alert
• Hardware BIOS virus protection
• Auto-switching voltage regulator for the CPU core
• SUPERMICRO Super Doctor

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ACPI/PC 98 Features
• Microsoft OnNow
• Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator
• BIOS support for USB keyboard
• Real-time clock wake-up alarm
• Main switch override mechanism
• External modem ring-on
• STR (Suspend to RAM)
Onboard I/O
• 2 EIDE bus master interfaces support Ultra DMA/66
• 1 floppy port interface (up to 2.88 MB)
• 2 Fast UART 16550A compatible serial ports
• 1 EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) and ECP (Extended Capabilities Port)
supported parallel port
• PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports
• 1 infrared port (slow IR)
• 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports
Other
• Selectable CPU and chassis fan speed control (set in BIOS)
• Keyboard wake-up
• Internal/external modem ring-on
• AC'97 2.1 compliant link for audio and telephony CODECs
• Onboard Direct AGP graphics controller with D.V.M.T. and 4 MB display
cache
• Recovery from AC power loss control
• Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
• Multiple FSB clock frequency selections (set in BIOS)
CD Utilities
• BIOS flash upgrade utility
• Super Doctor utility
• Drivers for 810 chipset utilities and onboard audio and video
Dimensions
• SUPER P6SWA - ATX: 12" x 7" (305 x 178 mm)
• SUPER P6SWD - ATX: 12" x 7" (305 x 178 mm)