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Preface Preface This manual is written for system integrators, PC technician and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the C2SEA/ C2SEE motherboard. About this Motherboard The C2SEA/C2SEE supports single Core™ 2 Extreme/Core™ 2 Quad/Core™ 2 Duo Processor with a system bus speed of 1333 MHz/1066 MHz/800 MHz.
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web Site: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. +1 (408) 503-8000 +1 (408) 503-8008 marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Super Micro Computer B.V.
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C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ....................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ..................................................................................................... iii Conventions Used in the Manual................................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ...................................................
Table of Contents 2-6 Connecting Cables ........................................................................................... 2-14 ATX/Auxiliary Power Connectors ............................................................ 2-14 Universal Serial Bus (USB)...................................................................... 2-15 GLAN1 Port............................................................................................... 2-15 Overheat LED/Fan Fail LED........................................
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual No Power.................................................................................................... 3-1 No Video ................................................................................................... 3-2 Memory Errors............................................................................................ 3-2 Losing the System’s Setup Configuration . ............................................... 3-2 3-2 Technical Support Procedures . .....................
Chapter 1: Introduction 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.
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual C2SEA Motherboard Image Note: All pictures and drawings shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you have received may or may not look exactly the same as those in this manual.
Chapter 1: Introduction CPU Fan JPW2 KB/Mouse Motherboard Layout VGA Fan1 J17 Slot7 PCI-E x1 JPW1 DIMM2B DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM4 Slot6 PCI-E Gen2 x16 LE1 Fan3 Fan2 C2SEA/C2SEE JPL1 Lan CTRL DIMM3 DIMM1 J6 Intel G45 (C2SEA) G43 (C2SEE) DIMM2 HD AUDIO J4 Fan5 JPUSB1 LAN1 J7 DIMM1A HDMI SPDIF_Out J18 USB/0/1 USB2/3/4/5 J3 CPU SPI BIOS JBT1 CMOS CLEAR Slot5 PCI 33MHZ Intel JLED JF1 ICH10 J12 FP Audio S I/O JWD Battery JI2C2 JI2C1 Slot4 PCI-E x4 on x16 Slot3 PCI 33MHz CD
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual 46 44 45 DIMM1A 3 4 5 Intel G45 (C2SEA) G43 (C2SEE) GMCH 6 7 8 ATX Main PWR Intel Core2 CPU DIMM2B 2 DIMM1B Unbuffered Non-ECC DDR3 800/1066/1333 MHz DIMM2A 1 PCIEx1 LAN CTRL 43 PCIE Gen2 x16 41 42 PCI 33 MHz 40 39 Intel ICH10 FP CTRL 9 10 37 PCIE x4 on x16 Battery 12 11 PCI 33 MHz 14 SPKR 13 S I/O PCI 33 MHz PCI 33 MHz 15 Printer 35 16 Floppy 18 19 20 IDE CTRL 36 29 33 28 32 34 17 27 31 26 25 30 23 21 24 22 IDE C2SEA/C2SEE Quic
Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Label Description 1394_1, 1394_2 19/20 1394_1 and 1394_2 Headers (C2SEA) Audio, CD1, FP Audio, S/PDIF_Out 7, 13, 10, 4 Audio: Backplane HD Audio Header, CD1: Audio CD Input, FP Audio: FP Audio, S/PDIF_Out Header COM 1 15 COM Port 1 Fans 1-5 44, 41, 40, 22, 45 Fan 1: CPU Fan, Fans 2~5: Chassis/System Fans HDMI 3 High-Definition Multimedia (Audio/Video) Interface Connector (C2SEA) JF1 FP Control Panel Header JL1 21 Chassis Intrusion Header JLED 38 Onb
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual Motherboard Features Processor • Single Intel Core™ 2 Extreme/Quad/Duo processor with an FSB of 1333/1066/800 MHz Memory • Up to 8GB of Unbuffered non-ECC DDR3@1333/1066/800 memory for singlechannel or dual-channel interleaved mode in four DIMM sockets (C2SEA) • Up to 4GB of Unbuffered non-ECC DDR3@1333/1066/800 memory for singlechannel or dual-channel interleaved mode in two DIMM sockets (C2SEE) Chipset • • Intel G45 GMCH (C2SEA) or G43 GMCH (C2SEE) ICH10 Expansion Slo
Chapter 1: Introduction ACPI Features • • • • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator BIOS support for USB keyboard Main switch override mechanism External modem ring-on Onboard I/O • • • • • • • Built in ICH10 SATA Controller, 6 connectors for up to 6 devices • • • Built-in GMCH and onboard VGA Connector One fast UART 16550 compatible serial port Realtek RTL8111C Gigabit Ethernet controllers PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports ITE 8213F Controller supports one IDE channel & two devices (C
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual Block Diagram LGA775 Processor VRM 11.1 FSB: 1333/1066/800 DIMM MEMORY C2SEA PCIE_x16 C2SEE DIMM1A, CH 1 DIMM1A, CH 1 DIMM1B, CH 1 DIMM2A, CH 2 DIMM2A, CH 2 DIMM2B, CH 2 DDR3: 1333/1066/800 G45(C2SEA) G43(C2SEE) MCH PCI-E x16 MUX & HDMI(C2SEA) Level Shift CRT DMI SATA x6 PCIE_X1 PCIE_x4 PCI-E x4 SATAII /300 USB x 12 ICH10 PCIE_x1 PCI_32_BUS USB2.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Chipset Overview The Intel G45/G43 Express Chipset is specially designed for use with Intel Core™ 2 Extreme/Core Quad/Core Duo LGA 775 processors. It consists of two primary components: the Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH), and the I/O Controller Hub (ICH10). The GMCH manages the data flow between the CPU interface, the System Memory interface, the External Graphics interface (or PCI-Express Interface), and the I/O Controller through the Direct Media Interface (DMI).
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual 1-3 Recovery from AC Power Loss BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must hit the power switch to turn it back on) or for it to automatically return to a power on state. See the Power Lost Control setting in the BIOS chapter of this manual to change this setting. The default setting is Power-Off.
Chapter 1: Introduction 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 will function like a normal keyboard during system boot-up.
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual 1-7 Versatile Media Capabilities High-Definition Audio and HDMI Connections The High-Definition Audio Controller, embedded in the ICH10, delivers up to four codecs, supporting different types of codecs. Operating at 3.3V or 1.5V, the embedded Audio Controller supports a multi-channel audio stream, 32-bit sample depth, up to 192 kHz of same rate, and can be used with a variety of microphones for input.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electro-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.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual 2-2 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: 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 LGA 775 socket before you install the CPU heatsink. 2. The Intel LGA 775 Processor package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the top center edge and the bottom center edge of the CPU. Top Center Edge 4. Align CPU Pin1 (the CPU corner marked with a triangle) against the socket corner that is marked with a triangle cutout. 5. Align the CPU key that is the semi-circle cutout below a golden dot against the socket key, the Notch on the same side of the triangle cutout on the socket. 6.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Heatsink 1. Locate the CPU Fan on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.) 2. Position the heatsink in such a way that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan and are not interfered with other components. 3. Inspect the CPU Fan wires to make sure that the wires are routed through the bottom of the heatsink. 4. Remove the thin layer of the protective film from the copper core of the heatsink.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual 8. Repeat Step 6 to insert all four heatsink fasteners into the mounting holes. 9. Once all four fasteners are securely inserted into the mounting holes and the heatsink is properly installed on the motherboard, connect the heatsink fan wires to the CPU Fan connector. Removing the Heatsink 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2. Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header. 3.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Installing DIMMs Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. Warning: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is interleaved to improve performance (see step 1). DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1A, DIMM2A, then, DIMM1B and DIMM2B 2. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub flash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99 Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99 PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76 PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51 PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-MB boundary- 512 MB 3.01 VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85 TSEG 1 MB 2.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See The figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. 1. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports 9 2 18 8 12 15 7 11 14 6 17 10 13 16 C2SEA/C2SEE 1 3 4 5 Back Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions Back Panel Connectors 1. Keyboard (Purple) 2. PS/2 Mouse (Green) 3. VGA (Blue) 4. HDMI (C2SEA only) 5. S/PDIF_Out 6. USB Port 2 7.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual 2. Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro server chassis. See Figure 2-4 for the descriptions of the various control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation 3. Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 15 LED_Anode+ 16 PWR LED Signal HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 13 LED_Anode+ 14 HD Active A. PWR LED connector B. HDD LED connector CPU Fan JPW2 KB/Mouse The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual NIC1 LED Indicators The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for GLAN port1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. Attach NIC LED cables to display network activity. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual 2-6 Connecting Cables ATX/Auxiliary Power Connectors ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions A 24-pin main power connector is located at JPW1, and a 8-pin power connector is located at JPW2 on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. Note: The 8-pin 12V PWR supply is also required to provide adequate power to the processor. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 13 +3.3V Pin # 1 Definition +3.
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Back Panel USB (0~5) There are 12 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports/headers on the motherboard. Six of them are Back Panel USB ports: USB 0~1 (J4) and USB 2~5 (J7). USB 6, USB 7, USB 8~9 and USB10~11 Front Panel USB headers that can be accessed from the front side of the chassis. See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual Overheat LED/Fan Fail (JOH) Overheat LED Pin Definitions The JOH header is used to connect an LED to provide warning of chassis overheating. This LED will blink to indicate a fan failure. Refer to the table on right for pin definitions. CPU Fan JPW2 KB/Mouse 2 OH Active State Message Solid Overheat Blinking Fan Fail Pin# Definition 1 Intrusion Input 2 Ground A. Overheat LED B.
Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers The C2SEA/C2SEE has five chassis fan headers (Fan 1 to Fan 5). Fan 1 is the CPU Fan. Fan 2 to Fan 5 are system/ chassis fans. Note: Pins 1-3 of a 4-pin fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. See the table on the right for pin definitions. The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management via BIOS Hardware Monitoring in the Advanced Setting. (Note: Default: Disabled.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse are located on the backplane. See the table on the right for pin definitions. (The mouse port is above the keyboard port. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions (JWOR) The Wake-On-Ring header is designated JWOR. This function allows your computer to wake-up when receiving an incoming call while in the suspend state. See the table on the right for pin definitions. You must have a Wake-On-Ring card and cable to use this feature.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual High-Definition Audio (HDA) CPU Fan VGA Fan1 JPW1 DIMM2B DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM1A Fan5 JPUSB1 Intel Slot7 PCI-E x1 Slot6 PCI-E Gen2 x16 LE1 Fan3 Fan2 C2SEA/C2SEE JPL1 Lan CTRL DIMM4 DIMM1 A DIMM2 G45 (C2SEA) G43 (C2SEE) DIMM3 USB/0/1 USB2/3/4/5 HD AUDIO SPI BIOS Intel CMOS CLEAR Slot5 PCI 33MHZ JLED JF1 ICH10 Slot4 PCI-E x4 on x16 JI2C2 JI2C1 FP Audio CD1 JWD Battery Slot3 PCI 33MHz JPAC Slot2 PCI 33MHz JPI1 JWOL Slot1 PCI 33MHz Printer JWOR I-S
Chapter 2: Installation Front Panel Audio Control When front panel headphones are plugged in, the back panel audio output is disabled. This is done through the FP Audio header (J12). If the front panel interface card is not connected to the front panel audio header, jumpers should be installed on the header (J12) pin pairs: 1-2, 5-6, and 9-10.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual S/PDIF_Out Connector An S/PDIF_Out connector is located next to the Backpanel USB ports on the motherboard. The S/PDIF(Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) connector is used for transporting stereo digital audio signals. It is commonly used to connect the output of a DVD player to a home theater receiver that supports Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound. The S/PDIF_Out connector includes the top component (S/PDIF_RCA) and the bottom component (S/PDIF).
Chapter 2: Installation 1394_1/1394_2 Connections (C2SEA only) 1394_1 Pin Definitions 1394_1 and 1394_2 provide the IEEE 1394a connections on the motherboard. See the tables on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Defin. Pin# Defin 1 PTPA0+ 2 PTPA0- 3 GND 4 GND 5 PTPB0+ 6 PTPB0- 7 PWR 1394 8 PWR 1394 9 NC 10 ZX Pin# Defin.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual 2-7 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout pages for jumper locations.
Chapter 2: Installation Watch Dog Enable/Disable Watch Dog Jumper Settings (JWD) Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Watch Dog must also be enabled in the BIOS.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual PCI/PCI-E Slots to SMB Speeds Jumpers JI C1/JI C2 allow you to connect PCI/PCI-Exp. Slots to the System Management Bus. The default setting is open to disable the connection. See the table on the right for jumper settings. 2 2 SMBus to PCI-X/PCI-Exp Slots Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Closed Enabled Open Disabled (Default) Clear CMOS JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent the accidental clearing of CMOS.
Chapter 2: Installation IDE Enable/Disable (C2SEA Only) IDE Enable (JPD1) JPD1 enables or disables IDE on the C2SEA. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is Enabled.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual USB Wake-Up Use JPUSB jumpers to "wake-up" your system by pressing a key on a USB keyboard or by clicking the USB mouse of your system. The JPUSB jumpers are used together with the USB Wake-Up feature in the BIOS. Enable both the jumpers and the BIOS setting to allow the system to "wake-up via USB devices". See the table on the right for jumper settings and jumper connections.
Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Speaker Enable Onboard Speaker Enable Jumper Settings Pin Setting VGA JPW1 DIMM2B DIMM2A DIMM1B Intel Slot7 PCI-E x1 DIMM4 LE1 Fan3 Fan2 C2SEA/C2SEE Slot6 PCI-E Gen2 x16 Lan CTRL DIMM2 DIMM1 G45 (C2SEA) G43 (C2SEE) DIMM3 SPDIF_Out DIMM1A JPUSB1 HD AUDIO SPI BIOS Intel CMOS CLEAR Slot5 PCI 33MHZ JLED JF1 ICH10 Slot4 PCI-E x4 on x16 S I/O JI2C2 JI2C1 FP Audio CD1 JWD Battery Slot3 PCI 33MHz A JPAC JPI1 JWOL Slot1 PCI 33MHz Printer JWOR I-SATA
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual 2-8 Onboard Indicators GLAN Link/Speed LED Indicator GLAN LEDs There is one Gigabit-LAN port. This Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow GLAN Activity LED (right, see below) indicates activity, while the GLAN Link/Speed LED (left) may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the tables at right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED (LE1) Onboard PWR LED Indicator (LE1) CPU Fan VGA Fan1 JPW1 DIMM2B DIMM2A DIMM1B Intel Slot7 PCI-E x1 DIMM4 C2SEA/C2SEE Slot6 PCI-E Gen2 x16 A LE1 Fan3 Fan2 JPL1 Lan CTRL DIMM2 DIMM1 G45 (C2SEA) G43 (C2SEE) DIMM3 SPDIF_Out DIMM1A Fan5 JPUSB1 HD AUDIO SPI BIOS Intel CMOS CLEAR Slot5 PCI 33MHZ JLED JF1 ICH10 Slot4 PCI-E x4 on x16 JI2C2 JI2C1 FP Audio CD1 JWD Battery Slot3 PCI 33MHz JPAC JPI1 JWOL Slot1 PCI 33MHz Printer JWOR I-SAT
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual 2-9 Parallel Port Connector and IDE Hard Drive Connections Note the following when connecting the hard disk drive cables: • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.
Chapter 2: Installation IDE Connector (C2SEAOnly) IDE Connector Pin Definitions There is one IDE Connector on the C2SEA. This connection supports two IDE devices. Be sure to close Pin 1 and Pin 2 of JPD1 to enable the IDE connector before using it. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components. Before Power On 1.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual 4. Turn the power switch on and off to test the system. 5. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify that it still supplies ~3VDC. If it does not, replace it with a new one. No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes. Note: If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics card is recommended.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-2 Technical Support Procedures Before contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to end-users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. 1.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The C2SEA/C2SEE supports unbuffered, DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules. See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory. Question: Why does Microsoft Windows XP (SP2) and Windows Vista show less memory than what is physically installed? Answer: Microsoft implemented a design change in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Vista.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Note: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not removable. To repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your motherboard to RMA at Supermicro for service. Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS? Answer: Please see Appendix D, BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions. Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard? Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that will greatly enhance your system.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual 3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the C2SEA/C2SEE. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up. Note: In most cases, the key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen.
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual screens. An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen, below the copyright message. Warning!! Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to prevent possible boot failure. 4-2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Processor When you select this option, the AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of processors as shown below: Speed Count System Memory This option allows the AMI BIOS to display the status of memory modules installed in the system.
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit to access the submenu items: BIOS Features QuickBoot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. QuietBoot This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to allow the computer system to display the POST messages.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS ACPI Configuration Use this feature to configure ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) power management settings for your system. ACPI Aware OS Select Yes to enable ACPI support for the OS. Disable this feature if ACPI is not supported by your OS. The options are Yes and No. Suspend Mode This setting allows you to configure the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) state for your system when it is in the Supsend mode. The options are S1 (POS), S3 (STR) and Auto.
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Intel ® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and restart the system for the change to take effect.
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual function to reallocate the overlapped physical memory to a location above the total physical memory to resolve the memory overlapping situation. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCI MMIO Allocation Use this feature to assign the address for PCI Memory-mapped IO (MMIO) allocation. The Default setting is 4 GB to 3200 MB. DRAM Frequency This feature allows the user to select the DRAM Frequency setting.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PAVP Mode Use the feature to select the Protect Audio Video Path Mode. The options are Disabled, Lite, and Paranoid. PEG Port Configuration PEG Port (PCI-E Graphics Port) Use the feature to configure the PEG Port. The Default setting is Auto to allow the PEG Port to be automatically detected and configured by the BIOS. Video Function Configuration DVMT Mode Select This is for informational purposes only and has been grayed-out.
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual TV Standard This feature allows the user to determine how TV-Standard is handled by the system. The options are VBIOS-Default, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SMPTE 240M, ITU-R-Television, SMPTE 295M, SMPTE 296M, EIA-770.2, and EIA-770.3. Spread Spectrum Clock If Enabled, the BIOS will monitor the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components and will attempt to decrease the interference whenever needed. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS USB Configuration This feature allows the user to configure USB settings for the motherboard. USB Devices Enabled This item displays the USB devices that are detected by the BIOS. Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices. If this item is set to Auto, Legacy USB support will be automatically enabled if a legacy USB device is installed on the motherboard, and vise versa. The settings are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. USB 2.
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master, Fourth IDE Master and Fifth IDE Master/Slave These settings allow the user to set the parameters of Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave and Third IDE Master/Slave slots. Hit to activate the following submenu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DMA Mode Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select SingleWordDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs. Select SingleWordDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs. Select SingleWordDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs.
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual Hard Disk Detect Time Out Use this feature to set the system time-out value to allow the BIOS to detect the HDD devices installed in the system. The options are Disabled, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 (seconds). PCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configurations for the following items: Clear NVRAM Select Yes to clear NVRAM during system boot. The options are No and Yes. Plug & Play OS Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Super IO Configuration Serial Port1 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable. Select 3F8/IRQ4 to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address. The options are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3.
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual The Default Alarm: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (including the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered when the CPU temperature reaches about 5 oC above the threshold temperature as predefined by the CPU manufacturer to give the CPU and system fans additional time needed for CPU and system cooling. CPU Temperature, System Temperature Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-4 Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Supervisor Password: This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system. User Password: This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system.
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set) Use this option to clear the User Password. The options are OK and Cancel. Password Check Use this option to configure when users are prompted for a password. Available options are Setup and Always. Setup - Ask for password before granting access to the BIOS setup utility only. Always - Ask for password before granting access to the BIOS setup utility and each time the system boots.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5 Boot Configuration Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st Floppy Drive and Disabled. The default settings are the following: • 1st Boot Device – 1st Floppy Drive • 2nd Boot Device - SATA Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Hard Disk Drives.
C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual 4-6 Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Load Fail-Safe Defaults To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press . The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance.
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Appendix A: AMIBIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure.
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Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS Appendix B Installing the Windows OS Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS 1. Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Drive, and the system will start booting up from CD. 2. Press the key when the message-" Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver" displays. 3. When the Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify additional device(s). 4. Press the key to proceed with the installation process.
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Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Appendix C Software Installation Instructions C-1 Installing Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual C-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/ Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.
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Appendix D: BIOS Recovery Appendix D - BIOS Recovery The recovery procedure described in this section is to be used only when advised by your Supermicro Technical Support representative, or in cases of emergencies where the system no longer can boot due to a corrupted BIOS. DO NOT re-program (re-flash) the BIOS if your system is running properly.
C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual 5. When the Boot Sector Recovery Process is complete, the system will reboot automatically and you will see a checksum error on your screen. Part 2 - BIOS Reprogramming (Re-Flashing) After completing the Boot Sector Recovery Process, you will need to reprogram (“re-flash”) the proper BIOS binary file again into the BIOS ROM in order to have the correct BIOS file loaded by the system.
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