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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 Supermicro C2G41 motherboard. The C2G41 motherboard supports a single Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad/Duo, Pentium® and Celeron® processor with a system bus speed of 1333/1066/800 MHz.
C2G41 User’s Manual Table of Contents About This Manual ....................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ..................................................................................................... iii Conventions Used in the Manual................................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview . ..............................................................
Table of Contents Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 2-23 Fan Headers.............................................................................................. 2-24 Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH)................................................................... 2-23 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports............................................. 2-25 Serial Ports..........................................................................
C2G41 User’s Manual 4-4 Security Settings ............................................................................................ 4-19 4-5 Boot Configuration........................................................................................... 4-20 4-6 Exit Options..................................................................................................... 4-21 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages . ........................................................................
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.
C2G41 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.
Chapter 1: Introduction C2G41 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've received may or may not look exactly the same as those in this manual.
C2G41 User’s Manual COM1 KB/MOUSE DIMM1B DIMM1A FAN1 CPU FAN ATX_POWER1 JPW1 FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE With FCC Standards BUZZER BATTERY IDE + 121 SLOT7 PCI-E X16 JWOL JBT1 :CMOS CLEAR I-SATA1 SLOT4 PCI 33MHZ COM2 USB0/1 USB2/3 JPT1 Important Notes to the User • Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. • See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections. • " " indicates the location of "Pin 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction C2G41 Quick Reference Jumpers JBT1 JPT1 Description CMOS Clear Trusted Platform Module Enable Connectors Description JPW1 COM1, COM2 DIMM 1A, 1B FAN 1-3 HDMI IDE JF1 ATX 24-Pin Power Connector COM1 and COM2 Header Connectors Memory Slots Fan 1: CPU Fan, Fan 2/3: Chassis Fan Headers Back Panel HDMI Port IDE Connector FP Control Panel Header JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header JWOL BUZZER AUDO FP KB/MOUSE SPDIF JPW2 AUDIO LAN LE1 I-SATA 0,1,2,3 Slot 4, 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 USB 0/1, 2
C2G41 User’s Manual Motherboard Features Supported Processors • Single Intel Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad/Pentium®/Celeron Processor with a system bus speed of 1333/1066/800 MHz. • Supports Intel Dual Core Technology, Thermal Management 2 (TM2). Memory • Supports single or dual channel unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 memory, up to 4GB at 1066/800 MHz for single channel mode or dual-channel interleaved mode in four DIMM sockets. Note: See Section 2-4 for details.
Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard I/O Disc Drive • Four (4) SATA ports • One (1) EIDE Controller (supports 2 IDE devices) Video and Graphics • One (1) Onboard VGA Connector (Intel GMA X4500) • One (1) HDMI 1.3 port Audio • Six (6) I/O Jacks for High Definition audio support (VIA VT1708BHD 7.1) • One (1) S/PDIF Digital Coaxial Port • One (1) S/PDIF Digital Optical Port Networking • One (1) RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet port (Realtek RTL8111C-VC-GR) Security • Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.
C2G41 User’s Manual Block Diagram INTEL LGA 775 pin VRM 11.1 Intel P4 Processor Core 2 Duo & Core 2 Quad & Dual Core FSB : 1333/1066/800MHz HDMI MUX & Level shifter HDMI BW : 10GB/s DDR3 :1066/800MHz VGA PCIE x16 INTEL G41 GMCH BW : 8G/s @Freq : 100MHz DIMM1A: DDR3 Socket 240P DIMM1B: DDR3 Socket 240P BW : 2GB/s USB x8 port 0~7 USB V2.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Chipset Overview The Intel® G41 Express Chipset, combined wtih the Intel CoreTM 2 processor family and the ICH7 I/O controller offers an uncomparable match to deliver new digital capabilities for the home consumer. Also included with the C2G41 motherboard is the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel GMA X4500) for built-in support for smooth high-definition video playback without the need for third-party accelerators or decoders.
C2G41 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 Last State.
Chapter 1: Introduction hance clock control. A hardware-based component provides software-independent thermal management that is compatible with the ACPI Revision 3.0a. 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.
C2G41 User’s Manual High Definition Video (HDMI) The C2G41 also includes a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector on the motherboard. This connector transmits digital video signals, providing superb multimedia interface support. With these versatile audio and video capabilities built in, this motherboard provides the user with a state of the art audio/video experience that is larger than life.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Electro-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. • Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
C2G41 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 Installation Instructions 1 Install the I/O shield into the chassis. I/O Shield 2 3 Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Refer to the layout on the previous page for mounting hole locations. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.
C2G41 User's Manual 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 boxed Intel LGA 775 processor contains the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
Chapter 2: Installation 2 Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. 4 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. North Center South Center Edge 4 Align CPU Pin1 (the CPU corner marked with a triangle) against the socket corner that is marked with a triangle cutout.
C2G41 User's Manual Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damage to the CPU or the socket.) With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. Socket Key (Socket Notch) 5 Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock. /Lever Lock Warning: The CPU will only seat inside the socket in one direction. Make sure it is properly inserted before closing the load plate.
Chapter 2: Installation 6 If the CPU is properly installed into the socket, the plastic PnP cap will be automatically released from the load plate when the load lever is pushed in the lever lock. Remove the PnP cap from the motherboard. Load lever locked into place CPU properly installed The plastic cap is released from the load plate if the CPU has been properly installed. Important: Please save the plastic PnP cap.
C2G41 User's Manual Installing an Active Fan CPU Heatsink Note: Heatsink and hardware are not supplied with the motherboard. 1 Locate the CPU Fan power connector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.) 2 Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan power connector 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.
Chapter 2: Installation 7 Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push the pairs of diagonal fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. (Note: Make sure to orient each fastener so that the narrow end of the groove is pointing outward.) 8 Repeat Step 7 to insert all four heatsink fasteners into the mounting holes.
C2G41 User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink and prevent damage to the CPU or other components. Active Heatsink Removal 1 Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2 Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1 2 3 4 Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required amount has already been applied. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the Motherboard's and the Heatsink Bracket underneath. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e., the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (do not over-tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.
C2G41 User's Manual Removing the Heatsink ! 1 2 3 4 Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the illustration below. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Installing DDR3 Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1A. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent incorrect DIMM module installation. 2.
C2G41 User's Manual The DDR3 Slot 1 Position the DIMM module's bottom key so it aligns with the receptive point on the slot. Notches Release 2 Push the Lock/Release tabs to their Release positions. Make sure that the DIMM module's side notches align with the slot's Lock/Release tabs as it is pressed in. 3 Release Lock/Release Tabs Insert the DIMM module vertically and press down until the module snaps into place.
Chapter 2: Installation Note: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. For Microsoft Windows users: Microsoft implemented a design change in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Vista. This change is specific to the Physical Address Extension (PAE) mode behavior which improves driver compatibility.
C2G41 User's Manual 2-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.
Chapter 2: Installation Back Panel Connectors - Descriptions 1 2 3 4 5 6 Keyboard (Purple) - this port is for a keyboard with a PS/2-type connector. PS/2 Mouse (Green) - attach a PS/2-type pointing device to this connector, such as a mouse or a trackball. VGA - this is the default VGA display connector. HDMI - for High Definition monitors with an HDMI interface. S/PDIF (Optical) - connect to receivers/speakers that has a S/PDIFcompatible optical audio input.
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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 The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
C2G41 User's Manual NIC1 Indicator GLAN 1 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for the GLAN port is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. Attach the 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 Power Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
C2G41 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. This power connector meets the SSI EPS 12V specification. See the table on the right for pin definitions. 4-pin CPU Power Connector A 4-pin 12V power connector is located at JPW2 on the motherboard. This power connector also meets the SSI EPS 12V specification, and is required to ensure adequate power to the processor.
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Front Panel USB (6/7/8/9) and Front-Accessible Onboard USB (10) Connections There are 8 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports/headers on the motherboard. Four of them are Back Panel USB ports: USB 4/5 and USB 6/7. The other four are headers that can be used for front panel connections: USB 0/1, USB 2/3. See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
C2G41 User's Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions (Fan1-3) The C2G41 has three chassis fan headers (Fan 1 to Fan 3). Fan 1 is the CPU Fan. Fan 2 to Fan 3 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. (Default: Disabled.
Chapter 2: Installation 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 at J8. 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.) Pin# Definition 1 Data 2 NC 3 Ground 4 VCC 5 Clock 6 NC Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions COM 1 and COM 2 are header connectors on the motherboard.
C2G41 User's Manual Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is located at JWOL on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions. (You must also have a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN connector and cable to use this feature.
Chapter 2: Installation GLAN 1 (Gigabit Ethernet Port) A Gigabit Ethernet port is located on the IO backplane. This port accepts RJ45 type cables. GLAN1 Speaker A Speaker/Buzzer is located on the motherboard next to the IDE connector. A.
C2G41 User's Manual High Definition Audio (HDA) The C2G41 features a 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio (HDA) codec that provides 10 DAC channels, simultaneously supporting 7.1 sound playback and two channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo out for front L&R, rear L&R, center and subwoofer speakers. This feature is activated with the Advanced software in the CD-ROM that came with your motherboard.
Chapter 2: Installation Front Panel Audio Control High Definition Fron Panel Audio When front panel headphones are plugged in, the back panel audio output is disabled. This is done through the FP Audio header (AUDIO FP). If the front panel interface card is not connected to the front panel audio header, jumpers should be installed on the header pin pairs: 1-2, 5-6, and 9-10.
C2G41 User's Manual VGA Connector A VGA connector is located next to the USB ports on the IO backplane. Refer to the board layout below for the location. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Port is located next to the USB ports on the I/O backplane, and just below the VGA Connector. Refer to the board layout below for the location. This connector is used to display both high definition video and digital sound through an HDMI-capable display, using just a AA.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers 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. Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on and "Open" means the jumper is off the pins.
C2G41 User's Manual TPM Support Enable TPM Support Enable Jumper Settings JPT1 allows the user to enable TPM Jumper Setting (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance data integrity and system security. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is 1-2 Enabled 2-3 Disabled Definition 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 2-8 Onboard Indicators GLAN Activity Indicator GLAN LEDs There is one Gigabit-LAN port. This Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the tables at right for more information.
C2G41 User's Manual Onboard Power LED (LE1) Onboard PWR LED Indicator (LE1) The Onboard 3.3V Standby Power LED is located at LE1 on the motherboard. When LE1 is off, the system is off. When the green light is on, the system is on. When the LED is on, the power is on. Unplug the power cable before removing or installing components. See the layout below for the LED location.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 Disk 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.
C2G41 User's Manual SATA Disk Drive Connectors SATA Connectors Pin Definitions Four Serial ATA (SATA) disk drive connectors (I-SATA 0~3) are located on the motherboard to provide serial link connections. Serial Link connections provide faster data transmission than those of the traditional Parallel ATA. These four SATA connectors are supported by the Intel ICH7 Chip (South Bridge). See the table on the right for pin definitions.
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.
C2G41 User's Manual 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. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to App. B. Memory Errors 1. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed. 2. You should be using unbuffered DDR3 memory (see the next page). Also, it is recommended that you use the same memory speed for all DIMMs in the system.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting Super Micro for technical support: • Motherboard model and PCB revision number • BIOS release date/version (this can be seen on the initial display when your system first boots up) • System configuration An example of a Technical Support form is on our web site at (http://www. supermicro.com/support/contact.cfm). 4.
C2G41 User's Manual Notes: Be sure to type in a space after "ami". Always use the file named “ami. bat” to update the BIOS. When completed, your system will automatically reboot. If you choose the .exe file, please run the .exe file under Windows to create the BIOS flash floppy disk. Insert the floppy disk into the system you wish to flash the BIOS. Then, boot the system to the floppy disk. The BIOS utility will automatically flash the BIOS without any prompts.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Answer: Go to , , , and then . Under the Properties tab, scroll down the list of devices in the menu and check the box beside "Microphone". Question: How do I connect the ATA100/66 cable to my IDE device(s)? Answer: The 80-wire/40-pin high-density ATA100/66 IDE cable (not supplied with the motherboard) has two connectors to support two drives.
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Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the C2G41. 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.
C2G41 User’s Manual Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens. An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen, below the copyright message.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DAY/MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.(Note: The time is in 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 A.M. appears as 05:30:00.) Supermicro C2G41 This feature displays the version numbers and ID of the motherboard.
C2G41 User’s Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configuration Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit to access the submenu items: BIOS SETUP UTILTY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Advanced Settings Configure Settings during System Boot.
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.
C2G41 User’s Manual MPS Revision This feature allows the user to specify the version of the Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) the motherboard is using. The options are 1.4 and 1.1. 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.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.
C2G41 User’s Manual Advanced Chipset Settings The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below: NorthBridge Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel 945GME NorthBridge chipset. Memory Remap Feature PCI memory resources will overlap with the total physical memory if 4GB of memory or above is installed on the motherboard.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PEG - PCI-E Graphics adapter (optional add-on card) PCI - PCI graphics adapter (optional add-on card) IGD - Internal Graphics Display (built-in) IGD Graphics Mode Select Use the feature to set the amount of system memory to be used by the Internal Graphics Devices. The options are Disabled, Enabled 32 MB, Enabled 64 MB, and Enabled 128 MB. IGD GTT Graphics Memory Size This feature allows the user to select the IGD GTT Graphics Size. The Default setting is No VT Mode, 2 MB.
C2G41 User’s Manual Active State Power Management Select Enabled to enable Active-State Power Management for signal transactions between L0 and L1 Links on the PCI Express Bus in order to maximize powersaving and transaction speeds. The options are Enabled and Disabled. USB Functions This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be enabled. The options are: Disabled, 2 USB ports, 4 USB ports, 6 USB ports, and 8 USB ports. USB2.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IDE Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE Devices and displays the following items: ATA/IDE Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the ATA/IDE settings. The options are Disabled, Compatible and Enhanced. Legacy IDE Channels (Available when Compatible is selected) This feature allows the user to select what type of IDE channel(s) to use (SATA or PATA) and in what priority (Primary or Secondary).
C2G41 User’s Manual Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if Block Mode is not used. Block Mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Select Disabled to allow data to be transferred from and to the device one sector at a time. Select Auto to allow data transfer from and to the device occur multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 4 . It has a data transfer rate of 100 MBs. The options are Auto, SingleWordDMAn, MultiWordDMAn, and UltraDMAn. S.M.A.R.T. Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T. Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to support hard drive disk.
C2G41 User’s Manual PCI IDE BusMaster Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to use the PCI busmaster to read from and write to the onboard IDE drives. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Slot 4 PCI 33MHz, Slot 5 PCI 33MHz, Slot 6 PCIE X1, Slot 7 PCIE X16 Select Enabled to activate the OPROM for a PCI slot specified. The options are Enabled (to enable OPROM for the slot specified) and Disabled. Load Onboard LAN 1 Option ROM Select Enabled to load the onboard LAN Option ROM. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS instability. When the CPU temperature reaches this predefined threshold, the CPU and system cooling fans will run at full speed. The options are: The Early Alarm: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (including the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered as soon as the CPU temperature reaches the CPU overheat threshold as predefined by the CPU manufacturer.
C2G41 User’s Manual Note: In both the alarms above, please take immediate action as shown below. See CPU Overheat Alarm to modify the above alarm settings. User intervention: If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated, take action immediately by checking the system fans, chassis ventilation and room temperature to correct any problems. Note: the system may shut down if it continues for a long period to prevent damage to the CPU.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Voltage Monitoring Vcore / Vnbcore / VDIMM / 5V / 12V / 3.3Vcc / Vbat Note: In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings take precedence over the BIOS settings. When first installed, Supero Doctor III adopts the temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doctor, since the SD III settings override the BIOS settings.
C2G41 User’s Manual VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support A terminal keyboard definition that provides a way to send commands from a remote console. Available options are Enabled and Disabled. Sredir Memory Display Delay This feature defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information. The options are No Delay, Delay 1 Sec, Delay 2 Sec, and Delay 4 Sec. Trusted Computing TCG/TPM Support Select Yes to enable support for trusted platforms (TPM 1.
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. BIOS SETUP UTILTY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Security Settings Install or Change the password.
C2G41 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 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. • 1st Drive - SATA Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives.
C2G41 User’s Manual 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 . Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
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 Microsoft® Windows® OS After all the hardware has been installed, you may now install your Operating System. The following instructions assume that you are installing a fresh copy of Windows OS into an empty partition on a disk drive. B-1 Installing the Microsoft Windows XP/2003 Operating System 1. Turn on the system and insert the Microsoft Windows XP/2003 Setup CD in the CD or DVD Drive. 2. Reboot the system. 3.
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Appendix C: Software Installation Instructions Appendix C Software Installation Instructions A. 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. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Notes: 1.
C2G41 User's Manual B. 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.
C2G41 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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