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Intel® MB440LX Server Platform

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Software and drivers
BIOS/Firmware, drivers and utilities download

Technical specifications
Technical Product Specifications
Product overview, including descriptions and diagrams of the integrated features
icon Technical Product Specifications [PDF]

Specification Update
An update to the specifications contained in the Technical Product Specification
icon Specification Update [PDF]

Chassis Product Specifications
Functional hardware features of the Balboa II mid-size desk side chassis
icon Chassis Specifications [PDF]

Installation and use
Beep code 1-3-3-1 during POST
Memory test failure. Performing a BIOS recovery, or replace the DIMMs with memory listed on the tested memory list

Beep code 3-1-3-1 during POST
The onboard video card memory is damaged. An add-in video card will be required in PCI slots 1, 2, or 3. The onboard video will be automatically disabled

Can't See SCSI CDROM
DOS drivers for SCSI devices, including CD-ROM, are available on the configuration and drivers CD which ships with the system. Load the drivers in CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT.

Error: 8120 IOP Subsystem is not functional
Clear the NVRAM via jumper, and reflash the RPX module from
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/detail_desc.aspx?strState=LIVE&ProductID=310&DwnldID=389

Error codes 8104, 8106, 810D: CPU 1 disabled
System in uniprocessor mode, 810E: CPU 0 Failed FRB level 3 timer failed, or 810F: CPU 1 Failed FRB level 3 timer failed
Press F2 to enter BIOS, and select Server Menu | Processor Retest
If no VRM module is installed, install then clear the NVRAM

How do I monitor my RAID?
Use the "Power Console Utility" with Microsoft Windows NT* to monitor the data integrity while the system is on.

How do I rebuild a failed RAID?
Use CTRL-M during POST to enter the RPX utility, and select Rebuild from the menu.
Go to Objects\Logical Drives\View\Update Parameters to view or update RAID parameters

Installation Guide
icon System Installation Guide [PDF]

Run SDR utility after changing items
Whenever you add, remove, or change any of these items, you should run the utility to update the SDR files: Fans, Blowers, EDO memory module, SDRAM memory module, RPX module, SCSI hot swap backplane, Power share board, Power supply

Setting Up RPX Module, AMI RAID and Windows NT*
To complete setup, either boot from the AMI Mega RAID Configuration CD-ROM, or prepare a DOS bootable floppy with DRAMFL.IMG, RPFLASH.EXE, the RPX module image, and the AMI RAID driver.
In the BIOS Setup Utility, set:
  • Advanced Menu \ Use Multiprocessor Specification from 1.1 to 1.4 (for dual processors only)
  • Advanced Menu \ I/O Processors \ Enable
  • Boot \ Boot device priority \ CD-ROM before Hard Drive
  • Press [F10] to Save & Exit
Ensure the battery pack is connected to the RPX module, and memory is installed

Boot to the AMI Mega RAID Configuration CD-ROM and select 'Flash Firmware into NVRAM', or boot to the DOS floppy created above and run RPFLASH.EXE. Select 'Update Flash memory area from a file'. [Note: Use the latest image file from support.intel.com, not the file from CD-ROM # 685994-001 or older] The RPX flash will typically be updated in about three minutes. Exit from the update utility and reboot
To configure and initialize the Drive Array, press [Ctrl][M] during boot to enter the AMI Mega RAID configuration utility.
Main Menu \Objects \Battery Backup | Select 'No. of cycles', and press Enter to reset the cycles
Main Menu \Configure \Easy Configuration | Scans for all drives. Press Space to make the drives online, and Enter to accept the RAID Configuration and save.
Main Menu \Initialize | Press Space to select the logical drive or drives. Press F10 to initialize
Press Esc when finished

To install Microsoft Windows* NT* 4.0, install from the Windows NT 4.0 Setup Floppy Disks and [Specify] additional mass storage devices. Load the "Mega RAID Windows NT 960RX Driver ". When complete, run SETUP.EXE from the RPX CD to install the AMI Mega RAID Power Console Software.

icon User Guide [PDF]
icon Driver User Guide [PDF]

Compatibility
RPX Module Support
The RPX module supports Windows NT* 4.x, Novell Netware* 4.11, and SCO Unixware* 2.1.x, and x36 (Parity) Fast Page, 60 ns SIMMs.
Compatible memory is listed with the motherboard
The module supports RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, and JBOD. It does not support I2O RAID, but the Server Platform will support I2O add-in cards

SCA hard drives support
3.5-inch Fast-20 SCSI III hard drives using standard 80-pin SCSI II connectors, up to 11 watts, maximum ambient temperature 50°C

Tested Hardware and Operating Systems
icon Supported Hardware and Operating Systems [PDF]

Tested Memory
The Intel® MB440LX Server Platform supports an EDO memory module with 8 DIMM sockets, or an SDRAM memory module with 4 DIMM sockets. Maximum 1 GB EDO DRAM (with 333MHz processor), or 512 MB SDRAM. Supports DIMM sizes 32, 64, and 128 MB. The RPX module has 2 SIMM sockets, both of which must be populated with 60ns, 72-pin
icon Tested Memory List [PDF]
The video memory can be upgraded from 512 KB to 1 MB, with Micron MT4C16257DJ-6TR, Micron MT4C16257DJ-6TR D-40, or Samsung KM416C256BJ-6T.

Tested Processors
Intel® Pentium® II processors at 233 MHz, 266 MHz, and 300 MHz. Although the 233 MHz processor is validated on the MB440LX, Intel does not offer a platform configuration at this speed. The Intel® Pentium® II processor 333 MHz can be used with BIOS 5 or later.
The factory default processor speed is 133 MHz. To configure the platform for a faster processor: install the Pentium II processor and change the processor speed jumper from 1-2 to 2-3. Then, use the BIOS Setup option to select the faster processor speed, save and exit the utility. Return the processor speed jumper to 1-2 and reboot.
A terminator card is required for single-processor systems



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