SUPER MICRO Computer I2DMR-8G2 user manual Overview, Checklist

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Checklist

Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an ac- knowledged 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.

Check that the following items have all been included with your mother- board. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

One (1) Supermicro Itanium2 Mainboard

One (1) ribbon cable for IDE devices (CBL-036)

One (1) heatsink retention(w/Mounting screws) (SKT-0147-RM-IT2)

Two (2) Power Pods (-VRM mechanism for the Itanium 2 CPUs) (VRM-0008)

One (1) Supermicro CD ROM

One (1) User's/BIOS Manual

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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 Connector Description Jumper Description Default SettingQuick 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 OverviewPC Health Monitoring Special FeaturesComplementary Components include CPU Overheat LED and Control Acpi FeaturesPower Supply Auto-Switching Voltage Regulator for the CPU CoreSuper I/O Page Static-Sensitive Devices PrecautionsUnpacking 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 Dimm Installation Installing DIMMsMemory Support I/O Port Locations and Definitions I/OPorts/Control Panel ConnectorsFront Control Panel U66 Speaker Connector CN4Connecting Cables Overheat LED OH HDD LEDPower Button Reset ButtonUniversal Serial Bus USB0/1, USB2/3 Chassis Intrusion Front Panel Universal Serial Bus HeaderSerial Ports Glan Ports EthernetSpeaker Header Fan HeadersWake-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 onlyForce-Power-On Enable Disable Onboard IndicatorsGlan LEDs COM Port, IDE, Ipmi and Scsi Connections IDE ConnectorsCOM Port 1 J5 & COM Header J38 Ipmi Ultra 320 Scsi Connectors *i2DMR-8G2 onlyPage Before Power On Troubleshooting ProceduresNo Power Memory Errors Losing the System’s Setup ConfigurationNo Video Frequently Asked Questions Technical Support ProceduresReturning Merchandise for Service Introduction AmibiosSystem Time/System Date Main SetupLanguage Menu BSP InformationSuper IO Configuration Sub Menu Advanced Bios SetupSetup Warning Serial Port1 Address/Serial Port2 Address IDE Configurations Sub MenuType LBA/Large ModeBlock 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 TimerUSB Function UBS ConfigurationLegacy 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