SUPER MICRO Computer I2DMR-8G2 DMA Mode, A.R.T. For Hard disk drives, 32Bit Data Transfer, Abled

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DMA Mode

Select Auto to allow the BIOS to auto detect the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select SWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs. Select SWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs. Select SWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select MWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs. Select MWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 13.3 MBs. Select MWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. Select UDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. It has the same transfer rate as PIO mode 4 and Multi Word DMA mode 2. Select UDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 25 MBs. Select UDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 33.3 MBs. Select UDMA3 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 66.6 MBs. Select UDMA4 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 4 . It has a data transfer rate of 100 MBs.

The Options are "Auto","SWDMA0", "SWDMA1", "SWDMA2", "MWDMA0", "MWDMA1", "MWDMA2","UDMA0", "UDMA1", "UDMA2", "UDMA3" and "UDMA4".

S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives

Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help pre- dict impending drive failures. Select "Auto" to allow BIOS to auto detect hard disk drive support. Select "Disabled" to prevent the BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T. Select "Enabled" to allow the BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to support hard drive disk. The options are "Disabled", "Enabled", and "Auto."

32Bit Data Transfer

Select "Enabled" to activate the function of 32-Bit data transfer. Select "Disabled" to deactivate the function. The options are "Enabled" and "Dis-

abled".

ARMD Emulation Type

The feature allows the BIOS to set ARMD Emulation type. The options are:"Auto", "Floppy" and "Hard Disk."

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Contents Super Page About This Manual Manual OrganizationTable of Contents Troubleshooting Table of ContentsBios AppendicesChecklist OverviewEurope Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters Asia-PacificSuper i2DMR-8G2/i2DMR-iG2 Image Super i2DMR-8G2/i2DMR-iG2 Motherboard Layout Jumper Description Default Setting Connector DescriptionQuick Reference i2DMR-8G2/i2DMR-iG2 M o r y Motherboard FeaturesChipset Expansion SlotsThermal Control Acpi FeaturesPC Health Monitoring Onboard I/ODimensions OtherBlock Diagram of the i2DMR-8G2/i2DMR-iG2 Motherboard Chipset Overview Major bus groups areSpecial Features PC Health MonitoringComplementary Components include Auto-Switching Voltage Regulator for the CPU Core Acpi FeaturesPower Supply CPU Overheat LED and ControlSuper I/O Page Precautions Static-Sensitive DevicesUnpacking Itanium2 Processor and Heatsink Installation Locating the components included in the shipping packageInstallation Installing Motherboard into chassis Installation Installing and securing the Power Pod onto the Itanium Edge Connector Signal PinsPage Installing the Heatsink on the CPU*for CPU w/o Heatsink only Connecting AC Power to the motherboard and the Power Pods Installing DIMMs Dimm InstallationMemory Support I/OPorts/Control Panel Connectors I/O Port Locations and DefinitionsSpeaker Connector CN4 Front Control Panel U66Connecting Cables HDD LED Overheat LED OHReset Button Power ButtonUniversal Serial Bus USB0/1, USB2/3 Glan Ports Ethernet Front Panel Universal Serial Bus HeaderSerial Ports Chassis IntrusionFan Headers Speaker HeaderWake-On-Ring Alarm Reset ConnectorPower Fault SMB Power I2 CExplanation Jumpers Jumper SettingsGlan Enable/Disable Cmos ClearScsi Termination Enable/ Disable *i2DMR-8G2 only VGA Enable/DisableScsi Enable/Disable *i2DMR-8G2 only Watch DogOnboard Indicators Force-Power-On Enable DisableGlan LEDs IDE Connectors COM Port, IDE, Ipmi and Scsi ConnectionsCOM Port 1 J5 & COM Header J38 Ultra 320 Scsi Connectors *i2DMR-8G2 only IpmiPage Troubleshooting Procedures Before Power OnNo Power Losing the System’s Setup Configuration Memory ErrorsNo Video Technical Support Procedures Frequently Asked QuestionsReturning Merchandise for Service Amibios IntroductionBSP Information Main SetupLanguage Menu System Time/System DateAdvanced Bios Setup Super IO Configuration Sub MenuSetup Warning IDE Configurations Sub Menu Serial Port1 Address/Serial Port2 AddressLBA/Large Mode TypeBlock Multi-Sector Transfer 32Bit Data Transfer DMA ModeA.R.T. For Hard disk drives Armd Emulation TypeAtapi Detect Time Out Bios Settings ConfigurationQuiet Boot Atapi 80Pin Cable DetectionSystem Health Monitor Advanced System HealthWatch Dog Timer Peripheral Device ConfigurationPower Loss Control Watch Dog Timer ValueUBS Configuration USB FunctionLegacy USB Support Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA PCI/PnP ConfigurationPCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMasterSecurity Settings Exit Options Load Optimal DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Exit Saving ChangesDiscarding Changes Introduction to the EFI Platform Flash AMI Bios Page Page Page Brief instruction for adding the Cdrom boot option in EFI Software Installation Page IA-32 Post Codes Checkpoint Code DescriptionRegister for date and time next Monochrome mode and color mode settings next 47h 60h 95h Common Debug Codes Checkpoints Code DescriptionSuper i2DMR-8G2/i2DMR-iG2 User’s Manual