Supermicro C2SBC-Q User Manual

C2SBC-Q USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.1b

1-4C2SBC-Q User’s ManualMotherboard LayoutImportant Notes to the User• Jumpers not indicated are for testing only.• See Chapter 2 for detailed infor

Chapter 1: Introduction1-5 Jumpers Description Default SettingJBT1 CMOS Clear See Chapter 2JP3 TPM (See Page 4-21) Leave at DisabledJI2C1/JI2C2 SMB

1-6C2SBC-Q User’s ManualMotherboard Features Processor Single Intel Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad processor with a system bus speed of •1333/1

Chapter 1: Introduction1-7Main switch override mechanism•External modem ring-on•Onboard I/OBuilt in ICH9DO SATA Controller, 6 connectors for up to 6

1-8C2SBC-Q User’s ManualC2SBC-Q System Block DiagramNote: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboa

Chapter 1: Introduction1-91-2 Chipset Overview The Intel Q35 Chipset is specially designed for use with Intel Core 2 Duo and Quad core processors. It

1-10C2SBC-Q 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: Introduction1-11hance clock control. A hardware-based component provides software-independent thermal management that is compatible with th

1-12C2SBC-Q User’s Manual1-7 Versatile Media CapabilitiesHighDenitionAudioThe High Denition Audio Controller embedded in the ICH9DO delivers up t

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

Manual Revision 1.1b Release Date: December 18, 2009Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not cop

2-2 C2SBC-Q User's Manual2-3 Processor and Heatsink InstallationWarning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pres

Chapter 2: Installation2-33. Use your thumb and your index n-ger to hold the CPU at the top center edge and the bottom center edge of the CPU.

2-4 C2SBC-Q User's ManualFan WiresThermal GreaseCPUHeatsink FastenerHeatsink Fins1. Locate the CPU Fan on the mother-board. (Refer to the layout

Chapter 2: Installation2-58. Repeat Step 6 to insert all four heatsink fasteners into the mounting holes.9. Once all four fasteners are secure

2-6 C2SBC-Q User's Manual2-4 Installing DIMMsNote: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.Warning: Exercise extreme care

Chapter 2: Installation2-7Installing and Removing DIMMs Possible System Memory Allocation & AvailabilitySystem Device Size Physical Memory Remain

2-8 C2SBC-Q User's ManualFAN1JI2C2JWORJPL1JF1JWDJLEDBatteryDIMM1ADIMM2ADIMM1BDIMM2BI-SATA2I-SATA3SPEAKERCOM1KB/MOUSECPU FanVGAUSB2/3/4/5AudioJ41

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2-10 C2SBC-Q User's ManualPower ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDLED_Anode+LED_Anode+LED_Anode+LED_Anode+GroundGround

Chapter 2: Installation2-11Power ButtonOH/Fan Fail LED1NIC1 LEDReset Button2HDD LEDPower LEDLED_Anode+LED_Anode+LED_Anode+LED_Anode+GroundGround NIC2

PrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technician and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information

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2-20 C2SBC-Q User's ManualFront Panel Audio ControlWhen front panel headphones are plugged in, the back panel audio output is disabled. This

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C2SBC-Q User’s ManualivTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout This Manual ...

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Chapter 2: Installation2-23FAN1JI2C2JWORJPL1JF1JWDJLEDBatteryDIMM1ADIMM2ADIMM1BDIMM2BI-SATA2I-SATA3SPEAKERCOM1KB/MOUSECPU FanVGAUSB2/3/4/5AudioJ41LGA

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Chapter 2: Installation2-25FAN1JI2C2JWORJPL1JF1JWDJLEDBatteryDIMM1ADIMM2ADIMM1BDIMM2BI-SATA2I-SATA3SPEAKERCOM1KB/MOUSECPU FanVGAUSB2/3/4/5AudioJ41LGA

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Chapter 2: Installation2-27FAN1JI2C2JWORJPL1JF1JWDJLEDBatteryDIMM1ADIMM2ADIMM1BDIMM2BI-SATA2I-SATA3SPEAKERCOM1KB/MOUSECPU FanVGAUSB2/3/4/5AudioJ41LGA

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

vTable of ContentsPWR Button ... 2-122-6 Connecting Cables

3-2 C2SBC-Q User's Manual Check that the 115V/230V switch on the power supply is properly set.3. Turn the power switch on and off to test the sys

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

3-4 C2SBC-Q User's Manual Question: Why does Microsoft Windows XP (SP2) and Windows Vista show less memory than what is physically installed?Ans

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

3-6 C2SBC-Q User's Manual Question: Why doesn't my USB devices work after installing the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility in Wind

Chapter 4: BIOS4-1Chapter 4 BIOS4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the C2SBM-Q.The Phoenix ROM BIO

4-2 C2SBC-Q User's Manual 4-2 Running SetupDefault settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.The BIOS setup options describ

Chapter 4: BIOS4-3Main BIOS Setup MenuMain Setup FeaturesSystem TimeTo set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate

4-4 C2SBC-Q User's Manual Native Mode OperationSelect Serial ATA for SATA or select Auto (Native Mode) for ATA. The options are: Se

Chapter 4: BIOS4-5TypeThis option allows you to select the type of IDE hard drive. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically determine the hard d

C2SBC-Q User’s ManualviNo Video ... 3-2Memory Errors

4-6 C2SBC-Q User's Manual 4-4 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. Yo

Chapter 4: BIOS4-7High Precision Event TimeSelect Yes to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET), which is capable of producing periodic inte

4-8 C2SBC-Q User's Manual Advanced Processor OptionsAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings. CPU SpeedThis is

Chapter 4: BIOS4-9threshold. Set to Disabled to use Thermal Manager 1 (TM1), allowing CPU clocking to be regulated via the CPU Internal Clock modulati

4-10 C2SBC-Q User's Manual to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Enabled (-C States, GV1/GV3 are en

Chapter 4: BIOS4-11DVMT 4.0 ModeThis feature allows the user to congure the DVMT 4.0 Graphics Memory to be used by the Internal Graphics Device. The

4-12 C2SBC-Q User's Manual Memory CacheCache System BIOS AreaUse this setting to designate a reserve area in the system memory to

Chapter 4: BIOS4-13into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select Uncached to disable this function. Select Write Through t

4-14 C2SBC-Q User's Manual Enable MasterThis setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. T

Chapter 4: BIOS4-15Latency TimerThis setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, high-throughout device may benet from

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

4-16 C2SBC-Q User's Manual InterruptThis setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for Serial Port B. The options ar

Chapter 4: BIOS4-17Mode This feature allows you to specify the parallel port mode. The options are Output Only, Bi-Directional, EPP, and ECP. DMA Ch

4-18 C2SBC-Q User's Manual Low – This level is considered as the ‘normal’ operating state. The CPU temperature is well below the CP

Chapter 4: BIOS4-19Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor (Low, Medium

4-20 C2SBC-Q User's Manual 4-5 Security SettingsChoose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the a

Chapter 4: BIOS4-21Fixed Disk Boot SectorSelect Normal to enable the function of Write-Protect to protect the boot sector on the hard drives against v

4-22 C2SBC-Q User's Manual 4-6 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) State (Note: This submenu is available when the TPM Support Option is

Chapter 4: BIOS4-234-7 Boot SettingsChoose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following displ

4-24 C2SBC-Q User's Manual 4-8 ExitChoose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see

Appendix A: POST Error Beep CodesA-1Appendix A POST Error Beep CodesThis section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the Phoenix BI

1-2C2SBC-Q User’s ManualContacting SupermicroHeadquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave.

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Appendix B: Installing the Windows OSB-1Appendix B Installing the Windows OS After all hardware components have been installed, you must rst congu

B-2 C2SBC-Q User's ManualB-2 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS for Systems without RAID FunctionsInsert Microsoft's

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

C-2 C2SBC-Q User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)C-2 ConguringSuperoDoctorIIIThe Supero Doctor I

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

C-4 C2SBC-Q User's ManualNotes

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

Chapter 1: Introduction1-3 C2SBC-Q Image Note: All pictures and drawings shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision ava