Supermicro MBD-C2SEE-O User Manual

C2SEA C2SEE USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0c

1-2C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual C2SEA Motherboard Image Note: All pictures and drawings shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB

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1-4C2SEA/C2SEE User’s ManualJumper Label Description Default SettingJBT1 41 CMOS Clear See Chapter 2JD1 34 Onboard Speaker Enable Pins 3-4 (Enabled)J

Chapter 1: Introduction1-5Connector Label Description1394_1, 1394_2 19/20 1394_1 and 1394_2 Headers (C2SEA)Audio, CD1, FP Audio, S/PDIF_Out7, 13, 10,

1-6C2SEA/C2SEE User’s ManualMotherboard Features Processor Single Intel Core™ 2 Extreme/Quad/Duo processor with an FSB of •1333/1066/800 MH

Chapter 1: Introduction1-7ACPI FeaturesSlow blinking LED for suspend state indicator•BIOS support for USB keyboard •Main switch override mechan

1-8C2SEA/C2SEE User’s ManualC2SEA/C2SEE System Block DiagramNote: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your m

Chapter 1: Introduction1-91-2 Chipset Overview The Intel G45/G43 Express Chipset is specially designed for use with Intel Core™ 2 Extreme/Core Quad/C

1-10C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual1-3 Recovery from AC Power LossBIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC

Chapter 1: Introduction1-11Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State IndicatorWhen the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blink

Manual Revision: Rev. 1.0cRelease Date: July 20, 2009Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not co

1-12C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual1-7 Versatile Media CapabilitiesHigh-DenitionAudioandHDMIConnectionsThe High-Denition Audio Controller, embedded

Chapter 2: Installation2-1Chapter 2 Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectro-static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To pre

2-2 C2SEA/C2SEE User's ManualC2SEA/C2SEE2-2 Motherboard InstallationAll motherboards have standard mounting holes to t different type

Chapter 2: Installation2-32-3 Processor and Heatsink InstallationWarning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure

2-4 C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual3. Use your thumb and your index n-ger to hold the CPU at the top center edge and the bottom center edge of

Chapter 2: Installation2-5Fan WiresThermal GreaseCPUHeatsink FastenerHeatsink Fins1. Locate the CPU Fan on the mother-board. (Refer to the layout on t

2-6 C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual8. Repeat Step 6 to insert all four heatsink fasteners into the mounting holes.9. Once all four fasteners a

Chapter 2: Installation2-72-4 Installing DIMMsNote: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.Warning: Exercise extreme care when

2-8 C2SEA/C2SEE User's ManualC2SEA/C2SEETo Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alig

Chapter 2: Installation2-9C2SEA/C2SEE2-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specication. S

PrefaceThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technician and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation

2-10 C2SEA/C2SEE User's ManualC2SEA/C2SEEPowerButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDResetButton2HDD LEDPowerLEDLED_Anode+LED_Anode+LED_Anode+LED_Anode+G

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Chapter 2: Installation2-13PowerButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDResetButton2HDD LEDPowerLEDLED_Anode+LED_Anode+LED_Anode+LED_Anode+GroundGroundXXLED_Ano

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Chapter 2: Installation2-15FUniversal Serial Bus (USB)There are 12 USB 2.0 (Universal Se-rial Bus) ports/headers on the moth-erboard. Six of th

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C2SEA/C2SEE User’s ManualContacting SupermicroHeadquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave.

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Chapter 2: Installation2-231394_1/1394_2 Connections (C2SEA only)1394_1 and 1394_2 provide the IEEE 1394a connections on the motherboard. See the

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PrefaceNotesv

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3-1Chapter 3: TroubleshootingChapter 3 Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting ProceduresUse the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you

3-2C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual Turn the power switch on and off to test the system.4. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to verify t

3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshooting3-2 Technical Support ProceduresBefore contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as

3-4C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual 3-3 Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion: What type of memory does my motherboard support?Answer: The C2SEA/C2SEE su

3-5Chapter 3: TroubleshootingNote: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not removable. To repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please

viTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout This Manual ... ii

3-6C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual 3-4 Returning Merchandise for ServiceA receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-1Chapter 4 BIOS4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the C2SEA/C2SEE. The AMI ROM BIOS is store

4-2C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manualscreens. An AMI BIOS identication string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen, below the copyright messag

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-3ProcessorWhen you select this option, the AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of processors as shown below:SpeedCount

4-4C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual4-3 AdvancedSetupCongurationsUse the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu item

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-5ACPICongurationUse this feature to congure ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface) power management settings for yo

4-6C2SEA/C2SEE User’s ManualInterrupt 19 CaptureInterrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to E

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-7Intel ® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU)Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Techn

4-8C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manualfunction to reallocate the overlapped physical memory to a location above the total physical memory to resolve the memo

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-9PAVP ModeUse the feature to select the Protect Audio Video Path Mode. The options are Disabled, Lite, and Paranoid.PEGPortCo

Table of Contentsvii2-6 Connecting Cables ... 2-14ATX/Auxilia

4-10C2SEA/C2SEE User’s ManualTV StandardThis feature allows the user to determine how TV-Standard is handled by the system. The options are V

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-11USBCongurationThis feature allows the user to congure USB settings for the motherboard.USB Devices EnabledThis item display

4-12C2SEA/C2SEE User’s ManualPrimary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master, Fourth IDE Master and Fifth IDE Master/SlaveThese

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-13DMA ModeSelect Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined

4-14C2SEA/C2SEE User’s ManualHard Disk Detect Time OutUse this feature to set the system time-out value to allow the BIOS to detect the HDD devic

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-15SuperIOCongurationSerial Port1 AddressThis option species the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of

4-16C2SEA/C2SEE User’s ManualThe Default Alarm: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (including the LED and the buz

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-174-4 Security SettingsThe AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass-words, the Supervisor passwo

4-18C2SEA/C2SEE User’s ManualClear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set)Use this option to clear the User Password. The options

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-19Use this feature to congure Boot Settings:Boot Device PriorityThis feature allows the user to specify the sequence o

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4-20C2SEA/C2SEE User’s Manual4-6 Exit OptionsSelect the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.Save Chan

Chapter 4: AMI BIOS4-21Load Fail-Safe DefaultsTo set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

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Appendix A BIOS Error Beep CodesDuring the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, err

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Appendix B: Installing the Windows OSB-1Appendix B Installing the Windows OS Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 OSInsert Microsoft's Windows

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Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-1Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenNote: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to v

C-2C2SEA/C2SEE User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)C-2 ConguringSuperoDoctorIIIThe Supero Doctor

Appendix C: Software Installation InstructionsC-3Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)Note: SD III Software Revision 1.

Chapter 1: Introduction1-1Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged le

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Appendix D: BIOS Recovery D-1Appendix D - BIOS RecoveryThe recovery procedure described in this section is to be used only when advised by your Superm

D-2 C2SEA/C2SEE User's Manual5. When the Boot Sector Recovery Process is complete, the system will reboot automatically and you will see a check

(Disclaimer continued)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear fa