Supermicro P4SGA+ User Manual

®SUPER P4SGASUPER P4SGLSUPER P4SGRSUPER P4SGEUSER’S MANUALRevision 1.1c SUPER

1-4SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s ManualSUPER P4SGA/P4SGLFigure 1-1. SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL Image** The P4SGL has the same layout but no 4xAGP slot.

Chapter 1: Introduction1-5SUPER P4SGR/P4SGEFigure 1-2. SUPER P4SGR/P4SGE Image** The P4SGE has the same layout but no onboard SCSI.

1-6SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s ManualFigure 1-3. Motherboard (P4SGA//P4SGL) Layout*(not drawn to scale)SUPER P4SGA®*The P4SGL has the sa

Chapter 1: Introduction1-7P4SGA/P4SGL Quick ReferenceJumpers Description Default SettingJBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 2-7JP1 Front Side Bus Speed Pins 1

1-8SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s ManualFigure 1-4. Motherboard (P4SGR/P4SGE) Layout*(not drawn to scale)*The P4SGE has the same layout but no

Chapter 1: Introduction1-9P4SGR/P4SGE Quick ReferenceJumpers Description Default SettingJBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 2-7JP1 Front Side Bus Speed Pins 1

1-10SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s ManualFigure 1-5. 845G* Chipset:System Block DiagramNote: This is a general block diagram and may not exactl

Chapter 1: Introduction1-11Motherboard FeaturesCPU  Latest CPU technology!• Single Pentium® 4 478-pin mPGA 1.5 - 3.06 GHz processors at a 533/400 M

1-12SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s ManualACPI Features• Microsoft OnNow• Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator• BIOS support for USB key

Chapter 1: Introduction1-131-2 Chipset OverviewIntel’s 845G chipset (P4SGA) is made up of two primary components: theGraphics Memory Controller Hub (G

The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to beaccurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccur

1-14SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s Manual1-3 PC Health MonitoringThis section describes the PC health monitoring features of the SUPERP4SGA/P4SG

Chapter 1: Introduction1-15Auto-Switching Voltage Regulator for the CPU CoreThe 3-phase-switching voltage regulator for the CPU core can support up to

1-16SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s Manualhard drive will spin down. Depressing the power button again will causethe whole system to wake-up. D

Chapter 1: Introduction1-171-5 Power SupplyAs with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary forproper and reliable operation. It is

1-18SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s Manual1-6 Super I/OThe disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O chip include a floppy diskdrive controll

Chapter 2: Installation2-1Chapter 2Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Topreven

2-2SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's ManualIMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove itbefore adding, removing or chang

Chapter 2: Installation2-35. Lift the lever on the CPU socket.Socket Lever6. Install the CPU in the socket. Make sure thatPin 1 of the CPU is seated

2-4SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual2-3 Mounting the Motherboard in the ChassisAll motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit dif

Chapter 2: Installation2-52-4 Installing DDR MemoryCAUTIONExercise extreme care when installing or removing memorymodules to prevent any possible dama

PrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians andknowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the inst

2-6SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual2-5 I/O Port/Control Panel Connector LocationsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the

Chapter 2: Installation2-7Front Control PanelJF1/JF2 (P4SGA/P4SGL) and JF1 (P4SGR/P4SGE) contain header pins forvarious front control panel connectors

2-8SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual2-6 Connecting CablesPower Supply ConnectorsThe primary power supply connec-tor on the P4SGA/P4SGL/

Chapter 2: Installation2-9Reset ConnectorThe reset connector is located onpins 12 and 13 of JF1 on theP4SGA/P4SGL (3 and 4 on theP4SGR/P4SGE). This c

2-10SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's ManualSerial PortsTwo serial ports are included onthe motherboard: COM1 is a portlocated beside the mous

Chapter 2: Installation2-11CD Header (P4SGA/SGL)There are two 4-pin CD headersof different sizes on themotherboard. These allow you touse the onboard

2-12SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's ManualPinNumber123Definition+5V StandbyGroundWake-upWake-On-LAN PinDefinitions (WOL)Wake-On-LANThe Wake-

Chapter 2: Installation2-13Wake-On-RingThe Wake-On-Ring header is desig-nated JWOR. This function allowsyour computer to receive and be"awakened

2-14SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual2-7 Jumper SettingsExplanation ofJumpersTo modify the operation of themotherboard, jumpers can be

Chapter 2: Installation2-15USB Wake-UpUse JPUSB to enable or disableUSB Wake-Up, which allows youto wakeup the system by de-pressing a key on the keyb

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s ManualivPrefaceAbout This Manual ...

2-16SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's ManualKeyboard Wake-UpThe JPWAKE jumper is used to-gether with the Keyboard Wake-Up function in BIOS. E

Chapter 2: Installation2-17LAN1 Enable/Disable(P4SGR/P4SGE)Change the setting of jumper JPL1to enable or disable the onboardLAN1 or NIC (Network Inter

2-18SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's ManualSCSI Channel A/BTermination Enable/Disable(P4SGR)Jumpers JPA1 and JPA2 allow youto enable or disab

Chapter 2: Installation2-192-8 Game Port, Parallel Port, Floppy Drive, Hard Driveand AGP ConnectionsUse the following information to connect the flopp

2-20SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's ManualFloppy ConnectorThe floppy connector is locatedon JP5. See the table on the rightfor pin definiti

Chapter 2: Installation2-211.5V 4xAGP Slot (P4SGA/P4SGR/P4SGE)The 4xAGP slot is not included on the P4SGL. You should first disablethe integrated vid

2-22SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual2-9 Installing SoftwareAfter all the hardware has been installed, you must install, first of all,

Chapter 2: Installation2-23SuperO Doctor IIThe Super Doctor II program included on the CDROM that came with yourmotherboard allows you to monitor the

2-24SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's ManualVoice BIOS EditorThe Winbond Voice BIOS featured on your motherboard includes an editorthat alllow

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

CD Header ... 2-11Fan Headers ...

3-2SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's ManualNOTEIf you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnos-tics card is recommended. For I/O p

3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshootinghttp://www.supermicro.com/techsupport/download.htm.Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed depending on the modifica-tions to

3-4SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's ManualQuestion: After flashing the BIOS my system does not have video.How can I correct this?Answer: If

3-5Chapter 3: TroubleshootingQuestion: I see some of my PCI devices sharing IRQs, but the sys-tem seems to be fine. Is this correct or not?Answer: S

3-6SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual3-4 Returning Merchandise for ServiceA receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purc

Chapter 4: AwardBIOS4-1Chapter 4AwardBIOS4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AwardBIOS for the P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE. The Award ROM BIOS is

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual4-24-2 Running Setup*Optimal default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.The BIOS setup o

Chapter 4: AwardBIOS4-3Main BIOS Setup MenuDate/TimeSet the system date and time. Key in the correct information in the "mm","dd"

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual4-4IDE Primary MasterThis option allows the user to determine the manner in which theAwardBIOS sets th

Chapter 4: AwardBIOS4-5Drive A/Drive BThese settings allow the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installedin the system. The options are &quo

3-2 Technical Support Procedures ... 3-23-3 Frequently Asked Questions ...

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual4-64-4.1 Advanced BIOS FeaturesWhen the item of Advanced BIOS Features is highlighted, press the <

Chapter 4: AwardBIOS4-7Init Display FirstThis setting allows the user to determine which device will be first displayedwhen the sytem boots up - a dev

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual4-8it begins to repeat the keystroke. The settings are: "250", "500", "750&q

Chapter 4: AwardBIOS4-94-4.2 Advanced Chipset FeaturesThis section covers the functions used for configuring the system basedupon the special featur

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual4-10Active to Precharge DelayThis item regulates the number of memory clock cycles allowed for memoryr

Chapter 4: AwardBIOS4-11Video BIOS CacheableIf enabled, the information regarding the Video BIOS stored in the BIOS ROM(Read Only Memory) chip will be

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual4-12On-Chip Secondary PCI IDEThe integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with suppo

Chapter 4: AwardBIOS4-134-4.3 Integrated PeripheralsWhen the item "Integrated Peripherals" is highlighted, press the <Enter> keyto a

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual4-14"Disabled".Onboard Serial Port 1/Port 2This setting allows the user to set the address

Chapter 4: AwardBIOS4-15Parallel Port ModeThis setting sets the mode for the onboard Parallel port. The options are"SPP," "EPP",

Chapter 1: Introduction1-1Chapter 1Introduction1-1 OverviewChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an ac-knowledged lead

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual4-164-4.4 Hardware MonitorsWhen the item "Hardware Monitors" is highlighted, press the <

Chapter 4: AwardBIOS4-174-4.5 Processor & Over-ClockWhen the item "Processor Features" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key toact

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual4-184-5 PCI/PnP ConfigurationsChoose PCI/PnP Configurations from the Award BIOS main menu with theLeft

Chapter 4: AwardBIOS4-19Resources Controlled ByThis setting allows BIOS to automatically configure all boot and Plug andPlay compatible devices. If y

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual4-204-6 PowerChoose Power from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrowkeys. You should see

Chapter 4: AwardBIOS4-21Suspend ModeThis item sets the period of time that passes before the system goes intosuspend mode. The options are "Disa

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual4-22USB KB Wake Up From S3This item is only changeable if the ACPI Suspend Type (above) is set to S3.E

Chapter 4: AwardBIOS4-234-7 BootChoose Boot from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrowkeys. You should see the following display:Award B

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual4-24Boot Other DeviceIf enabled, this option enables the BIOS to load the OS from another devicerather

Chapter 4: AwardBIOS4-25Set Supervisor PasswordWhen the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted on the abovescreen, press the <Ente

1-2SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s ManualContacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User's Manual4-264-9 ExitChoose Exit from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrowkeys. You should see t

Chapter 4: AwardBIOS4-27Discard ChangesWhen the item "Discard Changes" is highlighted, press <Enter> to discardany changes you made to

Appendix A: AwardBIOS Post MessagesAPPENDIX AA-1 Appendix AAwardBIOS POST MessagesDuring the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for erro

SUPER P4SGAP4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s ManualA-2DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUPThe type of diskette drive installed in the system is

A-3Appendix A: AwardBIOS POST MessagesMemory Address Error at ...Indicates a memory address error at a specific location. You can use this locational

SUPER P4SGAP4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s ManualA-4FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80) → Unable to reset floppy subsystem.FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40) → Floppy Type dism

Appendix B: AwardBIOS POST CodesB-1This section lists the POST (Power On Self Testing) Codes for the Award BIOS.POST (hex) Description CFh Test C

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s ManualB-2 POST (hex) Description 0Fh Reserved 10h Auto detect flash type to load appropri

Appendix B: AwardBIOS POST CodesB-3 2Dh 1. Initialize multi-language 2. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU sp

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s ManualB-4 POST (hex) Description 58h Reserved 59h Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Viru

Chapter 1: Introduction1-3Notes

Appendix B: AwardBIOS POST CodesB-5 POST (hex) Description 80h Reserved 81h Reserved 82h 1. Call chipset power management hook

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s ManualB-6Notes

Appendix C: AwardBIOS Beep CodesC-1This section lists the Award BIOS Error Beep Codes.Beep Code Error Message Description1 short beep System boot.2 s

SUPER P4SGA/P4SGL/P4SGR/P4SGE User’s ManualC-2Notes