SUPER MICRO Computer P4SCT+II user manual Appendix B Award Bios Post Codes

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Appendix B: Award BIOS POST Codes

Appendix B: Award BIOS POST Codes

This section lists the POST (Power On Self Testing) Codes for the Award BIOS.

POST (hex)

Description

CFh

Test CMOS R/W functionality.

C0h

Early chipset initialization:

 

-Disable shadow RAM

 

-Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below)

 

-Program basic chipset registers

C1h

Detect memory

 

-Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC.

 

-Auto-detection of L2 cache (socket 7 or below)

C3h

Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM

C5h

Call chipset hook to copy BIOS back to E000 & F000 shadow

 

RAM.

0h1

Expand the Xgroup codes locating in physical address 1000:0

02h

Reserved

03h

Initial Superio_Early_Init switch.

04h

Reserved

05h

1. Blank out screen

 

2. Clear CMOS error flag

06h

Reserved

07h

1. Clear 8042 interface

 

2. Initialize 8042 self-test

08h

1. Test special keyboard controller for Winbond 977 series Super

 

I/O chips.

 

2. Enable keyboard interface.

09h

Reserved

0Ah

Disable PS/2 mouse interface (optional).

 

Auto detect ports for keyboard & mouse followed by a port & interface swap

 

(optional).

 

Reset keyboard for Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips.

0Bh

Reserved

0Ch

Reserved

0Dh

Reserved

0Eh

Test F000h segment shadow to see whether it is R/W-able or not. If

 

test fails, keep beeping the speaker.

 

 

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Contents Super Manual Revision Rev .0c Date Dec About This Manual Manual Organization PrefaceTable of Contents Table of Contents TroubleshootingAppendices BiosOverview ChecklistAsia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropeSuper P4SCT P4SCT/P4SCT+/P4SCT+II P4SCT/P4SCT+/P4SCT+II Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default SettingConnectors Description MCH PC Health Monitoring Motherboard FeaturesExpansion Slots Other Acpi FeaturesDimensions Onboard I/OMemory Controller Hub MCH Hance Rapids 6300ESB ICH System FeaturesSystem Memory Interface Bit PCI/PCI-X Interface FeaturesSerial Atasata Interface PC Health Monitoring Power Configuration Settings Wake-On-LAN WOR Header Power SupplySuper I/O Static-Sensitive Devices PrecautionsInstallation Procedures Install the battery upside down to avoid possible explosionInstallation of the Processor and Heatsink Processor and Heatsink Fan InstallationPage Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis Installing DDR MemoryMemory Module Installation See Figure To Remove To InstallSupport Front Control Panel I/O Port/Control Panel Connector LocationsPin PWR Connector B -pin PWR Connector C. PWR On Connector Connecting CablesPower Supply Connectors Pwon ConnectorOverheat LED OH Reset ConnectorReset Button P4SCT+II Only GLAN1 LEDPWR On LED PowerLED ConnectorPWR LED Connector NMI Button Speaker ConnectorIR Connector NMI Button Speaker Connector IR ConnectorCPU/CH Fan OH/CH Fan COM Port Serial PortsFan Headers Chassis Intrusion Chassis IntrusionWake-On-LAN Wake-On-LANVGA Header VGA ConnectorEthernet Ports GLAN1 and GLAN2 *P4SCT/P4SCT+II only SMB HeaderUSB 1/2 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsUniversal Serial Bus USB Keyboard/MouseWake-On-Ring Keylock Enable/DisableWake-On Ring B. Keylock Enable Standby PWR LED Intel Sata LED Marvell Sata LED Standby Power LEDIntels Sata LED Marvells Sata LED *P4SCT+/ P4SCT+II OnlyClear Cmos Jumper SettingsExplanation Jumpers Cmos ClearUSB Wake-Up Marvells Sata Enable *P4SCT+/P4SCT+II OnlyMarvell Sata Enable USB Wake-Up *USB1/2 OnlyWatch Dog Enable Watch Dog Enable/DisableKeyboard Wake-Up GLAN2 Enable/DisableKeyboard Wake-UP Enable Glan EnableCPU Speed VGA Enable/DisableVGA Enable Front Side Bus SpeedParallel Port Parallel Port ConnectorParallel Port, Floppy Drive, Hard Drive and AGP Connections Floppy Floppy ConnectorIDE Connectors IDE 1 ConnectorAGP Slot 5V 8xAGP Pro Slot *P4SCT/P4ST+IIPage No Video Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No PowerLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Technical Support ProceduresMemory Errors Question What type of memory does my motherboard support? Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion How do I update my BIOS? P4SCT/P4SCT+/P4SCT+II PCI IRQs Question Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard?Returning Merchandise for Service Page Introduction System BiosHow To Change the Configuration Data Starting the Setup UtilityPress DEL to enter Setup Running SetupMain Bios Setup Main Bios Setup MenuLegacy Diskette B Access ModeDate/Time Legacy Diskette aQuiet Boot Advanced Bios SetupAdvanced Bios Features Quick BootAdvanced Chipset Control CSA LAN Giga-LAN ECC ConfigurationSata Mode Serial ATA Port0/1 modeKeyboard Input Clock 3 I/O Device ConfigurationUSB Legacy Support CPU THRM-ThrottlingUse IR Pins Uart Mode SelectIR Transmission Delay UR2 Duplex ModeHot Key Power On PnP ConfigurationPower On Function KB Power On PasswordConsole Redirection Hardware Monitor Agent after BootCPU Warning Temperature Processor & Clock Options Security Set Supervisor PasswordSet User Password Password CheckFirst Boot Device BootCD ROM Drives Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot PriorityExit Discard Changes Load Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized Defaults Appendix a Bios Post Messages Page Appendix B Award Bios Post Codes Post hex Description Super P4SCT/P4SCT+//P4SCT+II User’s ManualAppendix B Award Bios Post Codes Super P4SCT/P4SCT+//P4SCT+II User’s Manual Appendix B Award Bios Post Codes Super P4SCT/P4SCT+//P4SCT+II User’s Manual Appendix C Software Installation Instructions Enhanced Mode ATA Operate ModeCombined Mode Appendix C Software Installation Instructions Using the Array Configuration Utility ACU Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ARCManaging Arrays RAID 1 only-the following prompt is also displayed From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility ACUViewing Array Properties Deleting ArraysTo create an array Creating ArraysAssigning Array Properties Raid Level Create Via When Appropriate When you are finished, press Done as the screen shown below Deleting a Bootable Array Adding a Bootable ArrayAdding/Deleting Hotspares To initialize drives Initializing Disk DrivesPage Page To Rebuild an array Rebuilding ArraysTo access the disk utilities Using the Disk UtilitiesPage You can choose from the following options To Exit Adaptec RAID Configuration UtilityInstalling Intels Hance Rapids Driver by Adaptec and the OS Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control

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