Intel® Entry Server Board
SE7230CA1-E
Technical Product Specification
D59801-001
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April 2006
Enterprise Platforms and Services Division
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1.
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1
1.2
2.
3.
2.1
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.4
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.5
3.5.1
3.5.2
3.5.3
3.5.4
3.5.5
3.6
4.
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
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Section Outline ........................................................................................................ 1
Server Board Use Disclaimer .................................................................................. 1
Intel® Entry Server Board SE7230CA1-E Feature Set............................................ 2
Processor Sub-System ............................................................................................ 7
Processor Voltage Regulator Down (VRD).............................................................. 8
Reset Configuration Logic ....................................................................................... 8
Processor Support ................................................................................................... 8
Intel
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E7230 Chipset................................................................................................ 9
Intel® E7230 Chipset MCH: Memory Control Hub .................................................. 9
I/O Controller Hub.................................................................................................. 12
Memory Sub-System ............................................................................................. 14
Memory Configuration ........................................................................................... 14
Memory DIMM Support.......................................................................................... 16
I/O Sub-System ..................................................................................................... 16
PCI Subsystem ...................................................................................................... 16
Interrupt Routing .................................................................................................... 18
PCI Error Handling................................................................................................. 19
Video Support ........................................................................................................ 22
Network Interface Controller (NIC) ........................................................................ 22
Super I/O Chip ....................................................................................................... 23
BIOS Flash ............................................................................................................ 24
System Health Support.......................................................................................... 25
Replacing the Back-Up Battery.............................................................................. 25
BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................................................. 26
Localization............................................................................................................ 26
Configuration Reset ............................................................................................... 26
Keyboard Commands ............................................................................................ 26
Entering BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 27
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Server Board Overview ........................................................................................................ 2
Functional Architecture ....................................................................................................... 6
System BIOS ....................................................................................................................... 26
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4.1.5
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.3
4.3.1
4.4
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
5.
5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.2
5.3
5.3.1
5.4
5.5
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
6.
6.1
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.1.4
6.2
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
Operation ...............................................................................................................36
Flash Memory Update Utility.................................................................................. 37
BIOS Update.......................................................................................................... 37
O/S Present Flash Utility........................................................................................ 38
DMI/SMBIOS Support............................................................................................ 38
DMI/SMBIOS Write Tool ........................................................................................ 38
Operating System Boot, Sleep, and Wake ............................................................ 38
Boot Device Selection............................................................................................ 38
Operating System Support .................................................................................... 38
Front Control Panel Support .................................................................................. 40
Sleep and Wake Support....................................................................................... 40
Console Redirection .............................................................................................. 41
Serial Configuration Settings ................................................................................. 41
Keystroke Mappings .............................................................................................. 41
Limitations.............................................................................................................. 42
Intel
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Active Management Technology (AMT) ....................................................... 42
Wired For Management (WFM) ............................................................................. 44
PXE BIOS Support ................................................................................................ 44
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) .................................................................. 44
Security.................................................................................................................. 44
Operating Model .................................................................................................... 44
Password Protection.............................................................................................. 45
Password Clear Jumper ........................................................................................ 45
Error Handling and Logging................................................................................... 46
Error Sources and Types....................................................................................... 46
Error Logging via SMI Handler .............................................................................. 47
SMBIOS Type 15 ................................................................................................... 47
Logging Format Conventions................................................................................. 47
Error Messages and Error Codes .......................................................................... 49
Diagnostic LEDs .................................................................................................... 49
POST Code Checkpoints....................................................................................... 50
POST Error Messages and Handling .................................................................... 53
POST Error Beep Codes ....................................................................................... 54
Server Management ........................................................................................................... 41
Error Reporting and Handling ........................................................................................... 46
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7.
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.4.1
7.4.2
7.4.3
7.4.4
7.4.5
7.5
7.6
7.6.1
7.6.2
7.6.3
7.7
7.7.1
8.
9.
8.1
9.1
9.2
9.2.1
9.2.2
9.2.3
9.2.4
9.3
9.3.1
9.3.2
9.3.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
POST Error Pause Option ..................................................................................... 54
Power Connectors ................................................................................................. 55
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C Header ............................................................................................................. 55
Front Panel Connector........................................................................................... 56
I/O Connectors....................................................................................................... 56
VGA Connector...................................................................................................... 56
NIC Connectors ..................................................................................................... 57
SATA Connectors .................................................................................................. 57
Serial Port Connectors........................................................................................... 57
USB Connector...................................................................................................... 58
Fan Headers .......................................................................................................... 59
Miscellaneous Headers and Connectors ............................................................... 59
Chassis Intrusion Header ...................................................................................... 59
Back Panel I/O Connectors ................................................................................... 59
POST Code LEDs.................................................................................................. 60
Jumper Blocks ....................................................................................................... 60
Clear CMOS and System Maintenance Mode Jumpers ........................................ 60
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Test Results .............................................. 61
Power Budget ........................................................................................................ 62
Product Regulatory Compliance ............................................................................ 62
Product Safety Compliance ................................................................................... 62
Product EMC Compliance – Class A Compliance ................................................. 63
Certifications / Registrations / Declarations ........................................................... 63
Product Regulatory Compliance Markings ............................................................ 64
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices .................................................................. 64
Industry Canada (ICES-003) ................................................................................. 64
Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity) ................................................................. 65
Australia / New Zealand......................................................................................... 65
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)....................................................... 65
Calculated Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) ................................................. 65
Mechanical Specifications ..................................................................................... 65
Connectors and Jumper Blocks ....................................................................................... 55
Absolute Maximum Ratings .............................................................................................. 61
Design and Environmental Specifications....................................................................... 62
10. Hardware Monitoring ......................................................................................................... 67
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