SUPER MICRO Computer I2DMR-8G2 user manual Introduction to the EFI Platform

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Chapter 5: Software Installation

Chapter 5

Software Drivers and the Operating System

Installation

After all the hardware has been installed, you need to install the operating system, and other software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard.

5-1 Introduction to the EFI Platform

The EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Platform is a new firmware architecture that provides interface between the operating system and the computer firmware (BIOS). It abstracts system data specified in the system BIOS and translates it into an object-oriented language that can be easily accessed by the OS. It provides a rich environment for system pre-installation. EFI initializes chipset, buses, drivers, and locates OS loaders. Once the EFI Firmware boots up the system, it hands over the system operation to the OS. When running in the background in the OS environment, EFI still provides the system with simple runtime services such as monitoring firmware settings and system reset. Due to the interoperability between the OS and the system BIOS, EFI optimizes the performance of the 64-bit Itanium2 systems.

OS

Primitives	OS Loader
EFI
System protocols	Data Abstracts
BIOS
Devices	Drivers

Hardware

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Contents Super Page Manual Organization About This ManualTable of Contents Table of Contents TroubleshootingAppendices BiosOverview ChecklistAsia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropeSuper i2DMR-8G2/i2DMR-iG2 Image Super i2DMR-8G2/i2DMR-iG2 Motherboard Layout Jumper Description Default Setting Connector DescriptionQuick Reference i2DMR-8G2/i2DMR-iG2 Expansion Slots Motherboard FeaturesChipset M o r yOnboard I/O Acpi FeaturesPC Health Monitoring Thermal ControlOther DimensionsBlock Diagram of the i2DMR-8G2/i2DMR-iG2 Motherboard Major bus groups are Chipset OverviewSpecial Features PC Health MonitoringComplementary Components include CPU Overheat LED and Control Acpi FeaturesPower Supply Auto-Switching Voltage Regulator for the CPU CoreSuper I/O Page Precautions Static-Sensitive DevicesUnpacking Locating the components included in the shipping package Itanium2 Processor and Heatsink InstallationInstallation Installing Motherboard into chassis Installation Edge Connector Signal Pins Installing and securing the Power Pod onto the ItaniumPage 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/O Port Locations and Definitions I/OPorts/Control Panel ConnectorsFront Control Panel U66 Speaker Connector CN4Connecting Cables Overheat LED OH HDD LEDReset Button Power ButtonUniversal Serial Bus USB0/1, USB2/3 Chassis Intrusion Front Panel Universal Serial Bus HeaderSerial Ports Glan Ports EthernetFan Headers Speaker HeaderWake-On-Ring SMB Power I2 C ConnectorPower Fault Alarm ResetCmos Clear Jumper SettingsGlan Enable/Disable Explanation JumpersWatch Dog VGA Enable/DisableScsi Enable/Disable *i2DMR-8G2 only Scsi Termination Enable/ Disable *i2DMR-8G2 onlyOnboard Indicators Force-Power-On Enable DisableGlan LEDs IDE Connectors COM Port, IDE, Ipmi and Scsi ConnectionsCOM Port 1 J5 & COM Header J38 Ipmi Ultra 320 Scsi Connectors *i2DMR-8G2 onlyPage Troubleshooting Procedures Before Power OnNo Power Losing the System’s Setup Configuration Memory ErrorsNo Video Frequently Asked Questions Technical Support ProceduresReturning Merchandise for Service Introduction AmibiosSystem Time/System Date Main SetupLanguage Menu BSP InformationAdvanced Bios Setup Super IO Configuration Sub MenuSetup Warning Serial Port1 Address/Serial Port2 Address IDE Configurations Sub MenuLBA/Large Mode TypeBlock Multi-Sector Transfer Armd Emulation Type DMA ModeA.R.T. For Hard disk drives 32Bit Data TransferAtapi 80Pin Cable Detection Bios Settings ConfigurationQuiet Boot Atapi Detect Time OutAdvanced System Health System Health MonitorWatch Dog Timer Value Peripheral Device ConfigurationPower Loss Control Watch Dog TimerUBS Configuration USB FunctionLegacy USB Support PCI IDE BusMaster PCI/PnP ConfigurationPCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGASecurity Settings Exit Saving Changes Load Optimal DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Exit OptionsDiscarding 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 Checkpoint Code Description IA-32 Post CodesRegister for date and time next Monochrome mode and color mode settings next 47h 60h 95h Checkpoints Code Description Common Debug CodesSuper i2DMR-8G2/i2DMR-iG2 User’s Manual