MAXDATA PLATINUM SERVER Mainboard Users' Manual MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Mainboard Manual 1 2 Contents 1 Description ....................................................................................................... 9 Server Board Features ............................................................................................................. 9 Back Panel Connectors .......................................................................................................... 10 Server Board Connector and Component Locations .............................................................. 11 Processor ........................................................................................................................... 11 ServerWorks ServerSet III LE Chipset ................................................................................... 12 CNB30LE .......................................................................................................................... 12 CSB5 ................................................................................................................................. 12 Super I/O ............................................................................................................................... 13 Serial Ports ........................................................................................................................ 13 Parallel Port ....................................................................................................................... 13 Floppy Port ........................................................................................................................ 13 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors ..................................................................................... 13 Memory ................................................................................................................................. 13 PCI I/O Subsystem ................................................................................................................ 14 64-bit/66 MHz PCI Subsystem .......................................................................................... 14 32-bit/33 MHz PCI Subsystem .......................................................................................... 14 Video Controller ..................................................................................................................... 15 Network Interface Controller (NIC) ....................................................................................... 15 Supported Network Features ............................................................................................ 16 Keyboard and Mouse ............................................................................................................. 16 ACPI ................................................................................................................................. 16 AC Link Mode ........................................................................................................................ 17 Wake On LAN ........................................................................................................................ 17 Security ................................................................................................................................. 17 Password Protection ......................................................................................................... 18 Hot Key Activation ............................................................................................................. 18 Password Clear Jumper .................................................................................................... 18 Floppy Write Protection ..................................................................................................... 18 Secure Boot Mode (Unattended Start) ............................................................................. 19 Fixed Disk Boot Sector Write Protect................................................................................ 19 Power Switch Mask .......................................................................................................... 19 2 Configuration Software and Utilities .......................................................... 21 Hot Keys ................................................................................................................................ 21 Power-On Self Test (POST) ..................................................................................................... 21 Using BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................................................... 22 If You Cannot Access Setup ................................................................................................... 22 Starting Setup ........................................................................................................................ 22 Setup Menus ......................................................................................................................... 22 Menu Selection Bar ............................................................................................................... 24 Main Menu........................................................................................................................ 25 Advanced Menu ................................................................................................................ 26 Security Menu .................................................................................................................. 30 System Hardware Menu ................................................................................................... 31 Boot Menu ........................................................................................................................ 31 Exit Menu.......................................................................................................................... 32 Upgrading the BIOS ............................................................................................................... 33 Preparing for the Upgrade ................................................................................................. 33 Recording the Current BIOS Settings ............................................................................... 33 Obtaining the Upgrade Utility ........................................................................................... 33 MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Mainboard Manual 3 Creating a Bootable Diskette ............................................................................................ 33 Creating the BIOS Upgrade Diskette ................................................................................ 34 Upgrading the BIOS .......................................................................................................... 34 Recovering the BIOS......................................................................................................... 34 Changing the BIOS Language ........................................................................................... 36 Hardware Monitoring ............................................................................................................. 36 3 Server Board Installation .............................................................................. 37 Tools and Supplies Needed ................................................................................................... 37 Before You Begin ................................................................................................................... 37 Emissions Disclaimer ........................................................................................................ 37 Safety Cautions ................................................................................................................. 37 Safety and Regulatory Compliance ................................................................................... 38 Minimum Hardware Requirements ....................................................................................... 38 Processor .......................................................................................................................... 38 Memory ............................................................................................................................ 38 Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 38 Installation Notes ................................................................................................................... 38 Installation Procedures .......................................................................................................... 39 Install the Front Panel USB Port Filler .................................................................................... 39 Removing the Bezel .......................................................................................................... 39 Inserting the Front Panel USB Port Filler ........................................................................... 39 Replacing the Front Panel Cable ............................................................................................ 40 Removing the Existing Front Panel Cable ......................................................................... 40 Installing the Front Panel Cable......................................................................................... 41 Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................................... 42 Installing the Processor(s) ..................................................................................................... 42 Installing Memory.................................................................................................................. 46 Configuring Chassis Standoffs .............................................................................................. 47 Installing Rubber Bumpers .................................................................................................... 48 Installing the Server Board .................................................................................................... 49 Placing the Server Board into the Chassis ........................................................................ 49 Attaching the Server Board ............................................................................................... 50 Making Connections to the Server Board ......................................................................... 50 Cable Routing ........................................................................................................................ 51 IDE Cables ........................................................................................................................ 51 Floppy Drive Cable ............................................................................................................ 51 Finishing Up ........................................................................................................................... 52 4 Upgrading ...................................................................................................... 53 Tools and Supplies Needed ................................................................................................... 53 Cautions ................................................................................................................................. 53 Memory ................................................................................................................................. 54 Processors ............................................................................................................................. 55 Adding or Replacing a Processor ...................................................................................... 55 Removing a Processor ...................................................................................................... 58 Replacing the Back up Battery .......................................................................................... 58 5 Solving Problems .......................................................................................... 61 Resetting the System ............................................................................................................ 61 Initial System Startup ............................................................................................................. 61 Checklist ........................................................................................................................... 61 Running New Appl ...