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... 3.4.1 Memory Support ...15 3.4.2 Memory Population Rules 15 3.5 I/O Subsystem ...16 3.5.1 PCI Express* x16 Riser Slot 16 3.5.2 SATA Support...16 3.5.3 Video Support ...17 3.5.4 Network Interface Controller (NIC 17 3.5.5 USB Support...17 3.5.6 Super I/O Chip ...18 3.6 Replacing the Back-Up Battery 19 4. Table of Contents Intel® Server Board X38ML Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...1 1.1 Server Board Use Disclaimer 1 2. Server Board Overview ...2 2.1 Server Board Feature Set 2 2.2 Server Board Layout...
... 3.4.1 Memory Support ...15 3.4.2 Memory Population Rules 15 3.5 I/O Subsystem ...16 3.5.1 PCI Express* x16 Riser Slot 16 3.5.2 SATA Support...16 3.5.3 Video Support ...17 3.5.4 Network Interface Controller (NIC 17 3.5.5 USB Support...17 3.5.6 Super I/O Chip ...18 3.6 Replacing the Back-Up Battery 19 4. Table of Contents Intel® Server Board X38ML Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...1 1.1 Server Board Use Disclaimer 1 2. Server Board Overview ...2 2.1 Server Board Feature Set 2 2.2 Server Board Layout...
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... - Memory Configuration Screen Display 31 Figure 9. Setup Utility - Setup Utility - Setup Utility -System Information Screen Display 42 Figure 17. Setup Utility - Hard Disk Order Screen Display 44 Figure 19. Floppy Order Screen Display 45 Figure 21. Setup Utility - Intel® Server Board X38ML Back Panel I/O connectors 110 Revision 1.3 ix Intel order number E15331-006 Intel® Server Board X38ML List...
... - Memory Configuration Screen Display 31 Figure 9. Setup Utility - Setup Utility - Setup Utility -System Information Screen Display 42 Figure 17. Setup Utility - Hard Disk Order Screen Display 44 Figure 19. Floppy Order Screen Display 45 Figure 21. Setup Utility - Intel® Server Board X38ML Back Panel I/O connectors 110 Revision 1.3 ix Intel order number E15331-006 Intel® Server Board X38ML List...
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... Setup Utility - ACPI Power States ...58 Table 29. FRU Device ID Map ...66 x Revision 1.3 Intel order number E15331-006 Serial A Header Pin-out 18 Table 3. Setup Utility - Memory Configuration Screen Fields 31 Table 10. Setup Utility - Setup Utility - Setup Utility - System Reset Sources ...27. Setup Utility - Setup Utility - Setup Utility - System Status LED Indicator States 62 Table 32. List of Tables Intel® Server Board X38ML List of Tables Table 1. Security Screen Fields 38 Table 15. BEV Device Order Fields 47 Table 24. Setup Utility - Setup Utility ...
... Setup Utility - ACPI Power States ...58 Table 29. FRU Device ID Map ...66 x Revision 1.3 Intel order number E15331-006 Serial A Header Pin-out 18 Table 3. Setup Utility - Memory Configuration Screen Fields 31 Table 10. Setup Utility - Setup Utility - Setup Utility - System Reset Sources ...27. Setup Utility - Setup Utility - Setup Utility - System Status LED Indicator States 62 Table 32. List of Tables Intel® Server Board X38ML List of Tables Table 1. Security Screen Fields 38 Table 15. BEV Device Order Fields 47 Table 24. Setup Utility - Setup Utility ...
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... Definitions (J1A2, J1A3, J1A4, J3A1, J6B1 111 Table 66. Processor Sensors...68 Table 34. Keyboard Controller Style Interfaces 74 Table 39. Intel® Server Board X38ML Integrated BMC Sensors 79 Table 41. Memory Error Events 93 Table 43. Examples of Tables Table 33. Power Connector Pin-out (J4K1 104 Table 52. Front Panel 16-Pin...
... Definitions (J1A2, J1A3, J1A4, J3A1, J6B1 111 Table 66. Processor Sensors...68 Table 34. Keyboard Controller Style Interfaces 74 Table 39. Intel® Server Board X38ML Integrated BMC Sensors 79 Table 41. Memory Error Events 93 Table 43. Examples of Tables Table 33. Power Connector Pin-out (J4K1 104 Table 52. Front Panel 16-Pin...
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... II, 300 Gb/s ports - Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6400 - Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6600 - Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E4600 - Video o 32 MB DDR2 667 MHz video memory o External VGA connector - Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6700 - Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6840 - Intel® Server Board X38ML Server Board Overview - Intel® Core™2 Duo...
... II, 300 Gb/s ports - Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6400 - Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6600 - Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E4600 - Video o 32 MB DDR2 667 MHz video memory o External VGA connector - Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6700 - Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6840 - Intel® Server Board X38ML Server Board Overview - Intel® Core™2 Duo...
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... components that work together to the Intel® Server Board X38ML support Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/X38ML/. 3.2 Intel® X38 Chipset The Intel® Server Board X38ML is designed around the Intel® X38 chipset. The processors supported with supported 64bit operating systems and applications. Functional Architecture Intel® Server Board X38ML 3.1 Processor Subsystem The Intel® Server Board X38ML supports one Intel® Xeon® or workstation...
... components that work together to the Intel® Server Board X38ML support Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/X38ML/. 3.2 Intel® X38 Chipset The Intel® Server Board X38ML is designed around the Intel® X38 chipset. The processors supported with supported 64bit operating systems and applications. Functional Architecture Intel® Server Board X38ML 3.1 Processor Subsystem The Intel® Server Board X38ML supports one Intel® Xeon® or workstation...
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... integrated GTL termination resistors 2. Ports 5 and 6 can be used on the implementation of the subsystems. 3.2.1 Memory Controller Hub (MCH): Intel® X38 MCH The MCH integrates four interfaces: 1. Later sections provide more detail on the Intel® Server Board X38ML. Direct media interface (DMI) interface - Compliant with the PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1. The PCI Express...
... integrated GTL termination resistors 2. Ports 5 and 6 can be used on the implementation of the subsystems. 3.2.1 Memory Controller Hub (MCH): Intel® X38 MCH The MCH integrates four interfaces: 1. Later sections provide more detail on the Intel® Server Board X38ML. Direct media interface (DMI) interface - Compliant with the PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1. The PCI Express...
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...port is used . 3.2.2.3 Serial ATA II Interface The Intel® ICH9R has an integrated SATA II host controller that uses memory space. 3.2.2.4 Low Pin Count Interface (LPC) The low pin count interface on the Intel® ICH9R provides a low system cost design interface solution... source for the ICH9 determines whether a USB port is not used to cascade the two 8327 controllers together. Functional Architecture Intel® Server Board X38ML On the Intel® Server Board XM38ML, Root Ports 1-4 are hard-wired to 8-bit, count-by- The port routing logic for these three counters....
...port is used . 3.2.2.3 Serial ATA II Interface The Intel® ICH9R has an integrated SATA II host controller that uses memory space. 3.2.2.4 Low Pin Count Interface (LPC) The low pin count interface on the Intel® ICH9R provides a low system cost design interface solution... source for the ICH9 determines whether a USB port is not used to cascade the two 8327 controllers together. Functional Architecture Intel® Server Board X38ML On the Intel® Server Board XM38ML, Root Ports 1-4 are hard-wired to 8-bit, count-by- The port routing logic for these three counters....
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...SPI Flash interface - Sixteen mailbox registers for BMC - This device is installed directly onto the server board without the aid of the system. The Intel® Server Board XM38ML does not support remote KVMS features. 3.3.1 Functionality Overview Baseboard management controller - ...) is an Atmel* AT26DF321 - Three general purpose timers - Watchdog timer - Functional Architecture Intel® Server Board X38ML The SPI Flash Memory device is integrated onto the server board. DDR2 16-bit up to maintain text and graphics controller history - Ability to 667 MHz...
...SPI Flash interface - Sixteen mailbox registers for BMC - This device is installed directly onto the server board without the aid of the system. The Intel® Server Board XM38ML does not support remote KVMS features. 3.3.1 Functionality Overview Baseboard management controller - ...) is an Atmel* AT26DF321 - Three general purpose timers - Watchdog timer - Functional Architecture Intel® Server Board X38ML The SPI Flash Memory device is integrated onto the server board. DDR2 16-bit up to maintain text and graphics controller history - Ability to 667 MHz...
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.../2 to 16 shared GPIO ports - Keyboard style/BT interface for testing BMC firmware Remote KVMS features - ACPI-compliant - Intel® Server Board X38ML Functional Architecture - Chassis intrusion logic with Microsoft SHDG - Programmable I /O functionality includes - Serial IRQ support - Up to USB bridging...controller - Supports all display resolutions up to 128 Mbytes of memory - Plug and play register set - Eight fan tachometer inputs - LED support with the external RTC interface Revision 1.3 13 Intel order number E15331-006 JTAG master interface - ROM and ...
.../2 to 16 shared GPIO ports - Keyboard style/BT interface for testing BMC firmware Remote KVMS features - ACPI-compliant - Intel® Server Board X38ML Functional Architecture - Chassis intrusion logic with Microsoft SHDG - Programmable I /O functionality includes - Serial IRQ support - Up to USB bridging...controller - Supports all display resolutions up to 128 Mbytes of memory - Plug and play register set - Eight fan tachometer inputs - LED support with the external RTC interface Revision 1.3 13 Intel order number E15331-006 JTAG master interface - ROM and ...
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... supported is at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/X38ML/. Only DIMMs tested and qualified by design, but only fully qualified DIMMs are supported on the board. 3.4.2 Memory Population Rules The X38 MCH supports two DDR2 DIMM sockets for Channel A, and two DDR2 DIMM sockets for Channel B. The four slots are supported. A list ...
... supported is at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/X38ML/. Only DIMMs tested and qualified by design, but only fully qualified DIMMs are supported on the board. 3.4.2 Memory Population Rules The X38 MCH supports two DDR2 DIMM sockets for Channel A, and two DDR2 DIMM sockets for Channel B. The four slots are supported. A list ...
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... Interface (AHCI) mode using memory space. 3.5.2.1 SATA RAID Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology, available with a PCI Express* x16 interface from MCH and supports PCI Express* x16 graphics. 3.5.2 SATA Support The server board provides four SATA II ports by the integrated SATA controller of the Intel® ICH9-R. Functional Architecture Intel® Server Board X38ML (DIMM A1 and DIMM A2...
... Interface (AHCI) mode using memory space. 3.5.2.1 SATA RAID Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology, available with a PCI Express* x16 interface from MCH and supports PCI Express* x16 graphics. 3.5.2 SATA Support The server board provides four SATA II ports by the integrated SATA controller of the Intel® ICH9-R. Functional Architecture Intel® Server Board X38ML (DIMM A1 and DIMM A2...
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... DDR2 memory running at a configurable frequency of 500 MHz. The NIC supports the following items: Intel® ICH9-R Intel® RAID Technology option ROM Most recent version of the Revision 1.3 17 Intel order ...3.5.4 Network Interface Controller (NIC) The server board integrates an Intel® 82575EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller to four USB 2.0 ports by the USB controller functionality integrated into the ICH9-R. Intel® Server Board X38ML Functional Architecture Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology functionality requires the following features...
... DDR2 memory running at a configurable frequency of 500 MHz. The NIC supports the following items: Intel® ICH9-R Intel® RAID Technology option ROM Most recent version of the Revision 1.3 17 Intel order ...3.5.4 Network Interface Controller (NIC) The server board integrates an Intel® 82575EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller to four USB 2.0 ports by the USB controller functionality integrated into the ICH9-R. Intel® Server Board X38ML Functional Architecture Intel® Embedded Server RAID Technology functionality requires the following features...
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...Each item in the list occupies the left column, the "Setup Item", is the subject of the item. Intel order number E15331-006 Revision 1.3 The following sections describe the look and behavior for the platform devices. Each ...memory detected (Total size of all installed DIMMs) Processor information (Intel branded string, speed, and number of physical processors identified) Types of keyboards detected if plugged in (USB) Types of pointing devices). 4.3.1.1 Setup Page Layout The Setup utility page layout is displayed. System BIOS Intel® Server Board X38ML...
...Each item in the list occupies the left column, the "Setup Item", is the subject of the item. Intel order number E15331-006 Revision 1.3 The following sections describe the look and behavior for the platform devices. Each ...memory detected (Total size of all installed DIMMs) Processor information (Intel branded string, speed, and number of physical processors identified) Types of keyboards detected if plugged in (USB) Types of pointing devices). 4.3.1.1 Setup Page Layout The Setup utility page layout is displayed. System BIOS Intel® Server Board X38ML...
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... Version S3200X38.86B.xx.yy.zzzz Build Date Processor Intel® Xeon® CPU Core Frequency Memory Size Quiet Boot POST Error Pause Enabled/Disabled Enabled/Disabled System Date System Time Setup Item Logged in , Administrator or User. System BIOS Intel® Server Board X38ML Main Advance d Security Server Management Boot Options Boot Manager Logged in as...
... Version S3200X38.86B.xx.yy.zzzz Build Date Processor Intel® Xeon® CPU Core Frequency Memory Size Quiet Boot POST Error Pause Enabled/Disabled Enabled/Disabled System Date System Time Setup Item Logged in , Administrator or User. System BIOS Intel® Server Board X38ML Main Advance d Security Server Management Boot Options Boot Manager Logged in as...
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... the total memory discovered in 24-hour format. Attempt to boot and do not go to review the errors when Major errors occur. Use [+] or [-] key to configure several options. Displays the Intel processor name and the speed of physical processors detected. N/A...date. Use [+] or [-] key to the Error Manager for more information. Revision 1.3 27 Intel order number E15331-006 Intel® Server Board X38ML System BIOS Setup Item Build Date Processor Core Frequency Count Memory Size Quiet Boot POST Error Pause System Date System Time Options N/A N/A Help Text Comments Information...
... the total memory discovered in 24-hour format. Attempt to boot and do not go to review the errors when Major errors occur. Use [+] or [-] key to configure several options. Displays the Intel processor name and the speed of physical processors detected. N/A...date. Use [+] or [-] key to the Error Manager for more information. Revision 1.3 27 Intel order number E15331-006 Intel® Server Board X38ML System BIOS Setup Item Build Date Processor Core Frequency Count Memory Size Quiet Boot POST Error Pause System Date System Time Options N/A N/A Help Text Comments Information...
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... information and settings. Comments N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 4.3.2.2.1 Processor Configuration Screen The Processor Configuration screen provides a place to view information about a specific processor. System BIOS Intel® Server Board X38ML Main Advance d Security Server Management Boot Options Boot Manager ► Processor Configuration ► Memory Configuration ► SATA Controller Configuration ► Serial Port Configuration ► USB Configuration ► PCI Configuration Figure 6.
... information and settings. Comments N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 4.3.2.2.1 Processor Configuration Screen The Processor Configuration screen provides a place to view information about a specific processor. System BIOS Intel® Server Board X38ML Main Advance d Security Server Management Boot Options Boot Manager ► Processor Configuration ► Memory Configuration ► SATA Controller Configuration ► Serial Port Configuration ► USB Configuration ► PCI Configuration Figure 6.
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... select an option to open the Configure Memory RAS and Performance screen. N/A N/A N/A N/A 4.3.2.2.2 Memory Configuration Screen The Memory Configuration screen provides a place to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. Comments This option is automatically disabled when Dual Core is also automatically disabled. System BIOS Intel® Server Board X38ML Setup Item Hyper-Threading Technology Options...
... select an option to open the Configure Memory RAS and Performance screen. N/A N/A N/A N/A 4.3.2.2.2 Memory Configuration Screen The Memory Configuration screen provides a place to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. Comments This option is automatically disabled when Dual Core is also automatically disabled. System BIOS Intel® Server Board X38ML Setup Item Hyper-Threading Technology Options...
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... the operating system in a special, reduced efficiency mode. Information only. Setup Utility - Revision 1.3 31 Intel order number E15331-006 Intel® Server Board X38ML System BIOS Advanced Memory Configuration Total Memory Effective Memory Current Configuration Current Memory Speed DIMM Information DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Memory Correction < Single Channel/Dual Channel > Installed/Not Installed/Failed Installed/Not Installed/Failed Installed/Not...
... the operating system in a special, reduced efficiency mode. Information only. Setup Utility - Revision 1.3 31 Intel order number E15331-006 Intel® Server Board X38ML System BIOS Advanced Memory Configuration Total Memory Effective Memory Current Configuration Current Memory Speed DIMM Information DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Memory Correction < Single Channel/Dual Channel > Installed/Not Installed/Failed Installed/Not Installed/Failed Installed/Not...
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... faulty/malfunctioning. N/A 4.3.2.2.3 SATA Controller Configuration Screen The SATA Controller Configuration screen provides fields to configure SATA hard drives. System BIOS Intel® Server Board X38ML Setup Item Current Memory Speed DIMM_# Options N/A N/A Help Text N/A N/A Memory Correction ECC N/A Non-ECC Comments Information only. Setup Utility - Each DIMM socket field reflects one of each DIMM socket present on...
... faulty/malfunctioning. N/A 4.3.2.2.3 SATA Controller Configuration Screen The SATA Controller Configuration screen provides fields to configure SATA hard drives. System BIOS Intel® Server Board X38ML Setup Item Current Memory Speed DIMM_# Options N/A N/A Help Text N/A N/A Memory Correction ECC N/A Non-ECC Comments Information only. Setup Utility - Each DIMM socket field reflects one of each DIMM socket present on...