SUPER SERVER 6014L-T server User’s Manual

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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6014L-T. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The SuperServer 6014L-T is a high-end dual processor rackmount server based
on the SC811LT-260 1U rackmount server chassis and the Super X6DLP-EG2
serverboard. The X6DLP-EG2 supports Intel® Xeon® LV or ULV processors in
479-pin PGA sockets.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the server system and describes the main features of the Super X6DLP-EG2 serverboard
and the SC811LT-260 chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6014L-T into a
rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system. If your
server was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will
refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
Chapter 3: System Interface
Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions
and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.
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Chapter 4: System Safety
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperServer 6014L-T.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6DLP-EG2 serverboard, including
the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring
the serverboard.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC811LT-260 1U rackmount
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfiguring SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system
power supply units and cooling fans.
Chapter 7: BIOS
The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Messages
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
Appendix C: Software Installation
Appendix D: System Specifications
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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2
Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
1-3
Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-5
1-4
Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2: Server Installation
2-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2
Unpacking the System ................................................................................... 2-1
2-3
Preparing for Setup ........................................................................................ 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location ...................................................................... 2-2
Rack Precautions ..................................................................................... 2-2
Server Precautions ................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ................................................................ 2-3
2-4
Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ............................................... 2-4
Installing the Rear Inner Rails ................................................................. 2-4
Installing the Rack Rails .......................................................................... 2-5
Installing the Server into the Rack ........................................................... 2-6
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack .................................................... 2-7
2-5
Checking the Serverboard Setup ................................................................... 2-8
2-6
Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..................................................................... 2-10
Chapter 3: System Interface
3-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2
Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1
Reset ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3-3
Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail .................................................................................... 3-2
NIC2 ......................................................................................................... 3-2
NIC1 ......................................................................................................... 3-2
HDD .......................................................................................................... 3-2
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Power ....................................................................................................... 3-3
3-4
Serial ATA Drive Carrier LEDs ......................................................................... 3-3
Chapter 4: System Safety
4-1
Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1
4-2
General Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-2
4-3
ESD Precautions ............................................................................................ 4-3
4-4
Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1
Handling the Serverboard .............................................................................. 5-1
5-2
Serverboard Installation .................................................................................. 5-2
5-3
Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 5-3
5-4
Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 5-6
Connecting Data Cables .......................................................................... 5-6
Connecting Power Cables ....................................................................... 5-6
Connecting the Control Panel .................................................................. 5-7
5-5
I/O Ports ......................................................................................................... 5-7
5-6
Installing Memory ........................................................................................... 5-8
5-7
Adding PCI Cards ........................................................................................... 5-9
5-8
Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10
Super X6DLP-EG2 Layout ..................................................................... 5-10
Super X6DLP-EG2 Quick Reference ..................................................... 5-11
5-9
Connector Definitions ................................................................................... 5-12
ATX Power Connector ........................................................................... 5-12
Processor Power Connector .................................................................. 5-12
NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-12
Power On LED ....................................................................................... 5-12
PW_ON Connnector .............................................................................. 5-12
HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
NIC1/NIC LEDs ...................................................................................... 5-13
Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 5-13
Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-13
Reset Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
JLAN1/2 .................................................................................................. 5-14
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-14
Universal Serial Bus ............................................................................... 5-15
Universal Serial Bus Headers ................................................................ 5-15
Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-15
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Speaker/Power LED/Keylock ................................................................. 5-16
Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-16
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-16
Power Fault ............................................................................................ 5-17
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ......................................... 5-17
SMB ........................................................................................................ 5-17
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-17
5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-18
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-18
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-18
JLAN1/2 Enable/Disable ........................................................................ 5-18
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-19
SMBus to PCI ........................................................................................ 5-19
Power Force On ..................................................................................... 5-19
Watch Dog ............................................................................................. 5-19
Alarm Reset ........................................................................................... 5-20
5-11 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-20
JLAN LEDs ............................................................................................. 5-20
System Status LED ................................................................................ 5-20
Onboard LED Indicators ........................................................................ 5-21
5-12 Parallel Port, Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections ............................. 5-22
Parallel Port ............................................................................................ 5-22
Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-23
SATA Connectors ................................................................................... 5-23
IDE Connector ........................................................................................ 5-24
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1
Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 6-1
6-2
Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-2
6-3
System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-3
System Fan Failure .................................................................................. 6-3
6-4
Drive Bay Installation/Removal ...................................................................... 6-3
Accessing the Drive Bays ........................................................................ 6-3
Serial ATA Drive Installation ..................................................................... 6-4
Serial ATA Backplane ............................................................................... 6-5
CD-ROM Drive Installation ....................................................................... 6-6
6-5
Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-7
Power Supply Failure ............................................................................... 6-7
Replacing the Power Supply .................................................................... 6-7
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Chapter 7: BIOS
7-1
Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2
Main Setup ..................................................................................................... 7-2
7-3
Advanced Settings .......................................................................................... 7-3
7-4
Boot Settings ................................................................................................ 7-15
7-5
Security Settings ........................................................................................... 7-18
7-6
Exit Options .................................................................................................. 7-19
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes ...................................................................... A-1
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes .......................................................... B-1
Appendix C: Software Installation ........................................................................... C-1
Appendix D: System Specifications ........................................................................ D-1
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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Overview
The SuperServer 6014L-T is a high-end dual processor, 1U rackmount server featuring state-of-the-art technology. The 6014L-T is comprised of two main subsystems:
the SC811LT-260 1U rackmount chassis and the X6DLP-EG2 serverboard. Please
refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified
for use with the 6014L-T (www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included with the 6014L-T, as listed below.
Two (2) CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0019)
One (1) slim CD-ROM drive [CDM-TEAC-24(B)]
One (1) floppy drive [FPD-PNSC-02(01)]
SATA Accessories:
Two (2) SATA hard drive carriers (CSE-PT-10(B))
One (1) internal SATA backplane (CSE-SATA-810)
Two (2) SATA cables (CBL-0061)
One (1) 3.3V 64-bit, 66 MHz PCI-X slot riser card (CSE-RR1U-X)
Two (2) 4-cm high-performance fans (FAN-0061)
Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT8):
Two (2) rack rail assemblies
Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails in a rack/telco rack
One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
SuperServer 6014L-T User's Manual
Note: "B" indicates part is also available in black.
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Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer lies the X6DLP-EG2, a dual processor serverboard
based on Intel's E7520 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance.
Below are the main features of the X6DLP-EG2.
Processors
The X6DLP-EG2 supports single or dual Intel® Xeon® LV or ULV processors in
479-pin PGA sockets. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).
Memory
The X6DLP-EG2 has four (4) 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 16 GB
of registered ECC DDR2-400 SDRAM. The memory bus is a dual-channel configuration and memory modules must be installed in pairs (two at a time). All memory
modules used to populate the system should be the same size, type and speed.
Serial ATA
The 6300ESB South Bridge portion of the chipset includes a Serial ATA controller
that supports a four-port SATA subsystem (RAID 0, 1 and 10 supported). The
Serial ATA drives are hot-swappable units.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hotswap capability and RAID function of the Serial ATA drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
The X6DLP-EG2 has two 64-bit, 66 MHz (3.3V) PCI-X slots, two x8 PCI-Express
slots and one 32-bit, 33 MHz (5V) PCI slot. When configured as the X6DLP-EG2,
the 64-bit, 133 MHz PCI-X slot is available with the use of a riser card (included
with the system).
Ethernet Ports
The X6DLP-EG2 has one Intel 82573V and one Intel 82573L single port Ethernet
controllers to support two Gigabit LAN ports. (Supports 100/1000 BASE-T, RJ45
output.)
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Onboard Controllers/Ports
An onboard IDE controller supports up to four UltraDMA/100 hard drives or ATAPI
devices. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB
ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two GLAN (NIC) ports.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, a
chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
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CPU1
CPU2
667 MT/s
DDR2-400
Group A
DIMM 1A
Links0-7
8x PCI-Express (Slot 6)
DIMM 2A
DIMM 3A
8x PCI-Express (Slot 3)
Group B
Links0-7
LAN
82573
LAN
82573
E7520
MCH
DIMM 4A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3B
DIMM 4B
PCI-X 66 MHz (Slot 6)
SATA Ports (4)
PCI-X 66 MHz (Slot 5)
6300ESB
IDE (ATA133)
PCI 33 MHz (Slot 1)
USB Ports (4)
ATI
Rage
LPC
BIOS
Kybd/
Mouse
S I/O
Floppy
IPMI
COM
Ports
Figure 1-1 . Intel E7520 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
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Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC811LT-260 chassis.
System Power
When configured as a SuperServer 6014L-T, the SC811LT-260 chassis includes a
single 260W power supply.
Serial ATA Subsystem
For the 6014L-T, the SC811LT-260 chassis was designed to support two Serial
ATA hard drives, which are hot-swappable units.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hotswap capability of the Serial ATA drives.
Control Panel
The SC811LT-260's control panel provides important system monitoring and control
information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity and
system overheat conditions. The control panel also includes a main power button
and a system reset button.
Rear I/O Panel
The SC811LT-260 is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O panel provides one PCI expansion slot, one COM port (another is internal), two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and
keyboard ports, a VGA port and two Gb Ethernet ports. (See Figure 1-2.)
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Figure 1-2. Rear I/O Panel
Cooling System
The SC811LT-260 chassis has an innovative cooling design that features three 4-cm
high-performance system cooling fans. Each of these fans plug into a chassis fan
header on the serverboard. An air shroud channels the airflow generated by the
fans to efficiently cool the processor area of the system.
A fan speed control setting in BIOS allows fan speed to be determined by system
temperature [the recommended setting is 3-pin (Server)].
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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
Web Site:
SuperMicro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
+1 (408) 503-8000
+1 (408) 503-8008
[email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
+31 (0) 73-6400390
+31 (0) 73-6416525
[email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address:
SuperMicro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel:
+886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax:
+886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site:
www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email:
[email protected]
Tel:
886-2-8228-1366, ext.132 or 139
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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6014L-T up
and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the
system operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that
your 6014L-T system has come to you with the processor and memory preinstalled.
If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processor, system
memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details
on installing specific components.
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Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6014L-T was shipped in and note if
it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage, you should file a
damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 6014LT. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid
areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. You
will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and Server
Precautions in the next section.
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Preparing for Setup
The box the SuperServer 6014L-T was shipped in should include two sets of rail
assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to
install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete
the installation process in a minimal amount of time. Please read this section in
its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that
follow.
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Choosing a Setup Location
- Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front
door completely (~25 inches).
- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow
for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
- This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated
equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
!
Warnings and Precautions!
!
Rack Precautions
- Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to
the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
- In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.
- In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
- Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the
rack.
- You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more
simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
- Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.
- Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the
rails.
- Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then
work up.
- Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.
- Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them.
- Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
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Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the
room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
Reduced Airflow
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required
for safe operation is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself
should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power
strips, etc.).
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Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6014L-T into a rack
unit. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean
the assembly procedure will differ slightly. The following is a guideline for installing
the unit into a rack with the rack rails provided with the system. You should also
refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
You should have received two rack rail assemblies with the SuperServer 6014LT. Each of these assemblies consist of two sections: an inner fixed chassis rail
that secures to the unit (A) and an outer fi xed rack rail (B) that secures to the rail
brackets. A sliding rail guide sandwiched between the two should remain attached
to the fixed rack rail (see Figure 2-1). The A and B rails must be detached from
each other to install.
To remove the fixed chassis rail (A), pull it out as far as possible - you should hear
a "click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail assembly and locks
the inner rail. Then depress the locking tab to pull the inner rail completely out.
Do this for both the left and right side rack rail assemblies.
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
Mounting Holes
B
Locking Tab
A
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Installing the Chassis Rails
Position the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the chassis making sure the five screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/right
specific. Screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2). Repeat
this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis. You will also need
to attach the rail brackets when installing into a telco rack.
Locking Tabs: As you have seen, both chassis rails have a locking tab, which
serves two functions. The first is to lock the server into place when installed and
pushed fully into the rack, which is its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also
lock the server in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server
from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.
Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails
Installing the Rack Rails
Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 6014L-T in the rack (see Rack
and Server Precautions in Section 2-3). Position the fixed rack rail/sliding rail guide
assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing
the inside of the rack. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets
provided. Attach the other assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure that
both are at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward.
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Installing the Server into the Rack
You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next
step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails,
keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking
tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-3.
When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the
locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold
the front of the server to the rack.
Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack
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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
If you are installing the SuperServer 6014L-T into a Telco type rack, follow the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the
installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack. They
should be spaced apart just enough to accomodate the width of the telco rack.
Figure 2-4.
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
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Checking the Serverboard Setup
After you install the 6014L-T in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure
the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made.
1. Accessing the inside of the system (Figure 2-5)
First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it
locks (you will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the
chassis to release the top cover. There is a large rectangular recess in the
middle front of the top cover to help you push the cover away from you until it
stops. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the
inside of the server.
2. Check the CPUs (processors)
You should have one or two processors already installed into the serverboard.
Each processor should have its own heatsink attached. See Chapter 5 for
instructions on processor installation.
3. Check the system memory
Your 6014L-T server system may have come with system memory already
installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on
adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5.
4. Installing add-on cards
If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system. See Chapter 5 for
details on installing a PCI add-on card.
5. Check all cable connections and airflow
Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking
the airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also, check the air
seals for damage. The air seals are located under the blower fan and beneath
the frame cross section that separates the drive bay area from the serverboard
area of the chassis.
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Figure 2-5.
Accessing the Inside of the System
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Checking the Drive Bay Setup
Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the Serial ATA drives
and Serial ATA backplane have been properly installed and all essential connections have been made.
1. Accessing the drive bays
All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. For servicing the CDROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The
Serial ATA disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis
without removing the top chassis cover.
2. Installing a CD-ROM and floppy disk drives
Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or floppy disk drive
to the system.
3. Check the Serial ATA disk drives
Depending upon your system's configuration, your system may have one or two
Serial ATA drives already installed. If you need to install Serial ATA drives, please
refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 6.
4. Check the airflow
Airflow is provided by two 10-cm input fans. The system component layout was
carefully designed to promote sufficient airflow through the small 1U rackmount
space. Also note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a
way that they do not block the airflow generated by the fans.
5. Supplying power to the system
The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the
power cord from the power supply unit into a high-quality power strip that offers
protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended that you
use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
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Chapter 3
System Interface
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Overview
There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the Serial ATA
drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system
as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED
indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.
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Control Panel Buttons
There are two push-button buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button and a power on/off button.
RESET: The reset switch reboots the system.
POWER: This is the main power switch, which is used to apply or turn off
the main system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the
main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.
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Control Panel LEDs
The control panel located on the front of the chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs
provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This
section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.
Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure. When
on continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables
obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too
warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and
operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers
are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter
5). This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists.
2
NIC2: Indicates network activity on JLAN2 when flashing .
1
NIC1: Indicates network activity on JLAN1 when flashing.
HDD: Channel activity for all HDDs. This light indicates CD-ROM and SATA
drive activity when flashing.
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Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units.
This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
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Serial ATA Drive Carrier LED
Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green LED
(on the front of the Serial ATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A connection to
the Serial ATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular
drive is being accessed.
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Chapter 4: System Safety
Chapter 4
System Safety
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Electrical Safety Precautions
!
Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from
harm and the SuperServer 6014L-T from damage:
Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as
the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical
outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power
from the system.
Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or
installing main system components, such as the serverboard, memory
modules and floppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should first power
down the system with the operating system first and then unplug the power
cords of all the power supply units in the system.
When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is
familiar with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power
if necessary.
Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This
is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock.
Use extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any
electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with.
Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection
from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically
designed as electrical insulators.
The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be
plugged into grounded electrical outlets.
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Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard
battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure
4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer's instructions.
CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a CDROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous
radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any
unconventional way.
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General Safety Precautions
!
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
Keep the area around the SuperServer 6014L-T clean and free of clutter.
The SuperServer 6014L-T weighs approximately 23 lbs. (10.5 kg) when fully
loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly
with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back
straight and lift with your legs.
Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been
removed away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally
be stepped on.
While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and
unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits
or be pulled into a cooling fan.
Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal
conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into
contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure
it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections
have been made.
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ESD Precautions
!
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical
charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to
neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed
circuit boards. The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic
bags until ready for use.
Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic
bag.
Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which
may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or contacts.
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when
not in use.
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.
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Operating Precautions
!
Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6014L-T
is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6014L-T
system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery
LITHIUM BATTERY
LITHIUM BATTERY
OR
BATTERY HOLDER
BATTERY HOLDER
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Chapter 5
Advanced Serverboard Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to install processors, memory and heatsinks
to the X6DLP-EG2 serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install
add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout
and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the
chassis completely when you have finished working on the serverboard to protect
and cool the system.
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Handling the Serverboard
Static electrical discharge can damage electronic components. To prevent damage
to printed circuit boards, it is important to handle them very carefully (see Chapter
4). Also note that the size and weight of the serverboard can cause it to bend if
handled improperly, which may result in damage. To prevent the serverboard from
bending, keep one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling.
The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from
static discharge.
Precautions
•
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
•
Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic
bag.
• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or gold contacts.
•
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
•
Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags
when not in use.
Unpacking
The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When
unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.
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Serverboard Installation
This section explains how to mount the X6DLP-EG2 into the SC811LT-260 chassis.
Following the steps in the order given will eliminate the most common problems
encountered in such an installation. To access the inside of the server, remove the
screws from the back lip of the top cover of the chassis, then pull the cover off.
Note: Before you install the serverboard you should first attach the heatsink brackets
to the back of the serverboard.
Installing the Heatsink Brackets
1. Remove the protective film from
the heatsink bracket.
Remove the protective film
2. Locate the heatsink bracket
mounting holes on the reverse side
of the serverboard.
3. Align the four pins of the heatsink
bracket with the four bracket
mounting holes on the back of the
serverboard.
Heatsink bracket
mounting holes
4. Insert the pins of the bracket into
the corresponding mounting holes.
Gently press the bracket onto the
serverboard until it is fully inserted
into the holes.
Installing the Serverboard
Carefully mount the serverboard to the chassis by aligning the board holes with the
raised metal standoffs that are visible on the serverboard tray. Insert screws into all
the mounting holes on your serverboard that line up with the standoffs and tighten
until snug (do not screw them in too tightly). Metal screws provide an electrical
contact to the serverboard ground to provide a continuous ground for the system.
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Processor and Heatsink Installation
Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor
package. Also, never place the serverboard on a conductive
!
surface. Always remove the power cord first before adding,
removing or changing any hardware components.
The X6DLP-EG2 has two 479-pin PGA sockets that support Intel® Xeon® LV or
ULV processors.
Important: Make sure that you have installed the heatsink bracket(s) to the back of
the serverboard first.
Tools needed: a flat head screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver and thermal grease.
Installing the Processors
1. Locate the pin 1 locations on the
CPU socket and the processor as
shown in the pictures.
2. The CPU socket should come
in the unlocked position. To unlock the CPU socket, use a flat
head screwdriver to turn the lock
mechanism counter-clockwise
until it cannot turn further.
CPU Socket
Processor
Lock
Pin 1 (no hole)
3. Align pin 1 of the processor
with the pin 1 corner of the CPU
socket.
Pin 1 (triangle)
Align pin 1 of processor with pin 1 of the
CPU socket.
4. Once aligned, lower the processor straight-down and into the
socket.
!
Warning: Do not brush the processor pins against the surface of the
socket or install it at an angle, which may bend or damage the pins.
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5. Once the processor is properly
seated in the socket, turn the lock
mechanism clockwise with the flathead screw driver to lock it.
Repeat the above steps if you wish
to install a secind processor.
Installing the Heatsinks
Installed processor
1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the
heatsink or the CPU die; the if the required
amount has already been applied
.
2. Locate the four heatsink mounting holes
on the serverboard.
Heatsink mounting holes
Screw# 1
3. Place the heatsink on top of the processor
and insert the heatsink's four pegs into the
heatsink mounting holes.
Screw# 2
4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, screw in
two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2
screws) until just snug (do not fully tighten
the screws, which may damage the processor.) Repeat the same step to install the
remaining two screws.
Installed heatsink
5. Repeat the steps above to install another heatsink to the secind processor (if
installed).
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Removing the Heatsink
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver to remove the
Screw# 1
heatsink screws from the serverboard (remove
diagonal screws first, as show in the picture
on the right).
Screw# 2
2. Hold the heatsink and gently wriggle the
heatsink to loosen it from the processor. (Do
not use excessive force when wriggling the
heatsink!!)
3. Once the heatsink has been loosened, remove the heatsink from the processor.
4. Clean the surface of the processor and the
heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease.
Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease
before you re-install the processor and the
heatsink.
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Connecting Cables
Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the
serverboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control
panel and the power cables.
Connecting Data Cables
The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been
carefully routed in preconfigured systems to prevent them from blocking the flow
of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back. If you need to
disconnect any of these cables, you should take care to keep them routed as they
were originally after reconnecting them (make sure the red wires connect to the
pin 1 locations). If you are configuring the system, keep the airflow in mind when
routing the cables. The following data cables (with their serverboard connector
locations noted) should be connected. See the serverboard layout figure in this
chapter for connector locations.
Serial ATA cables (I-SATA0, I-SATA1)
CD-ROM cable (IDE2)
Floppy drive cable (J24)
Control panel cable (JF1, see next page)
Connecting Power Cables
The X6DLP-EG2 has a 24-pin primary ATX power supply connector designated
"PW1" for connection to the ATX power supply. Connect the appropriate connector
from the power supply to the PW1 connector to supply power to the serverboard.
The power connector at PW2 must also be connected to your power supply. See the
Connector Definitions section in this chapter for power connector pin definitions.
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Connecting the Control Panel
JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1
for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
Note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.
All JF1 wires have been bundled into single ribbon cable to simplify their connection.
Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the board. The other end
connects to the Control Panel printed circuit board, located just behind the system
status LEDs in the chassis. See the Connector Definitions section in this chapter
for details and pin descriptions of JF1.
Figure 5-1. JF1 Header Pins
20
19
Ground
NMI
x (key)
x (key)
Power LED
Vcc
HDD LED
Vcc
NIC1
Vcc
NIC2
Vcc
OH/Fan Fail LED
Vcc
Power Fail LED
Vcc
Ground
Reset Button
Ground
Power Button
2
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1
I/O Ports
The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See
Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.
Figure 5-2. I/O Ports
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Installing Memory
Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http://
www.supermicro.com/support/resources/
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to
prevent any possible damage.
DIMM Installation (See Figure 5-3)
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1A
and DIMM1B. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent
inserting the module incorrectly. (See support information below.)
2. Gently press down on the memory module until it snaps into place. Repeat to
install all DIMMs.
Memory Support
The X6DLP-EG2 supports up to 16 GB of registered ECC DDR2-400 type SDRAM.
The memory scheme is interleaved so you must install two modules at a time.
Note: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not support more than
4GB of memory.)
Figure 5-3. Installing DIMMs
DIMM2
Notch
To Install: Insert
module vertically
and press down
until it snaps into
place. Pay attention to the bottom
notch.
Release
Tab
Note: Notches
should align
with their
receptive points
on the slot
To Remove: Use
your thumbs to
gently push each
release tab outward
to free the DIMM
from the slot.
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Relea
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Adding PCI Cards
1. PCI slots
The 6014L-T system includes a CSE-RR1U-X riser card. This riser fits into a 66
MHz PCI slot to support a full-height, half-length PCI add-on card.
There is also the option of using the (optional) CSE-RR1U-EL riser card to support
the use of an expansion card in the x8 PCI-Express slot.
2. PCI card installation
Before installing a PCI add-on card, see step 1, above. Begin by swinging out the
release tab on the appropriate PCI slot shield. Insert the PCI card into the riser
card, pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card. Finish by
pushing the release tab back to its original (locked) position.
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Serverboard Details
Figure 5-4. SUPER X6DLP-EG2 Layout
(not drawn to scale)
PW1
Keyboard/
Mouse
PW4
PW3
PW2
CPU FAN1
J43
JPR1
USB0/1
DIMM1B
CPU 1
COM1
DIMM1A
DIMM2B
DIMM2A
DIMM3B
VGA
DIMM3A
DIMM4B
DIMM4A
JLAN1
Battery
CPU2
JF1
E7520
JLAN2
MCH
North Bridge
FAN6
JPL1
JPL2
FAN5
JWOL
CPU FAN2
8x PCI-Express
Slot6: PCI-X 66 MHz (ZCR)
JF2
FAN3
Slot5: PCI-X 66 MHz
JP15
JP13
Speaker
JWD
Slot4: 8x PCI-Express
DS9
COM2
IDE1
IPMI
BIOS
6300 ESB
Rage XL
ICH
South Bridge
JWOR
JPG1
JL1
JBT1
FAN4
Slot1: PCI 33 MHz
I-SATA0
Printer
Floppy
I-SATA1
IDE2
Notes:
Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.
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X6DLP-EG2 Quick Reference
Jumper
Description
Default Setting
J13/J15
PCI/PCI-X Slots to System SMB
Open (Disabled)
JBT1
CMOS Clear
See Section 5-9
JPF
JPG1
Power Force On
VGA Enable
Open (Disabled)
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1/JPL2
JLAN1/JLAN 2 Enable/Disable
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPR1
Power Fail Alarm Reset
Open (Disabled)
JWD
Watch Dog Enable
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Connector
Description
COM1/COM2
FAN 1-6
Floppy
IDE1/IDE2
IPMI
I-SATA0/1
JF1
JF2
JL1
JLAN 1/2
JWOL
JWOR
Keyboard/Mouse
Printer
PW1
PW2
PW3
PW4
USB0/1
USB2/3
VGA
COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connector/Header
CPU/Chassis Fan Headers
Floppy Disk Drive Connector
IDE1/2 Hard Disk Drive Connectors
IPMI 2.0 Socket
Serial ATA0, Serial ATA1 Connectors
Front Control Panel Connector
PWR LED (Pins1-3), Speaker (Pins 5-7)
Chassis Intrusion Header
G-bit Ethernet Ports
Wake-on-LAN Header
Wake-on-Ring Header
Keyboard and Mouse Ports
Parallel (Printer Port) Header
Primary 24-pin ATX PWR Connector
12V 8-pin PWR Connector
Power SMB (System Management Bus)
PWR Fault
Universal Serial Bus Ports
Universal Serial Bus Headers
VGA Connector
Onboard Indicators
Description
DS1, DS5
DS7-DS8
DS9
Power LED Indicators
POST Code LEDs (*See Section 5- & App.A)
System Status LED
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Connector Definitions
ATX Power 24-pin Connector
Pin Definitions (PW1)
ATX Power Connector
The main power supply connector on
the X6DPL-EG2 meets the SSI EPS
12V specification. See the table on
the right for pin definitions.
Note: You must also connect the
processor power connector (PW2,
below.)
Pin#
Definition
Pin #
Definition
13
+3.3V
1
+3.3V
14
-12V
2
+3.3V
15
COM
3
COM
16
PS_ON
4
+5V
17
COM
5
COM
18
COM
6
+5V
19
COM
7
COM
20
Res (NC)
8
PWR_OK
21
+5V
9
5VSB
22
+5V
10
+12V
23
+5V
11
+12V
24
COM
12
+3.3V
Processor Power Connector
In addition to the Primary ATX power
connector (above), the 12V processor
power connector at PW2 must also
be connected to your power supply
to provide adequate power to the
system.
NMI Button
Secondary Power
Connector
Pin Definitions (PW2)
Pins
Definition
1 through 4
Ground
5 through 8
+12V
NMI Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The non-maskable interrupt button
header is located on pins 19 and 20
of JF1. Refer to the table on the right
for pin definitions.
Power LED
Pin#
Definition
19
Control
20
Ground
Power LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The Power LED connection is located
on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the
table on the right for pin definitions.
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Pin#
Definition
15
Vcc
16
Control
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HDD LED
HDD LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The HDD LED (for IDE and SATA
Pin#
Definition
drives) connection is located on pins
13
Vcc
13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the drive
LED cable to these pins to display disk
14
HD Active
activity. See the table on the right for
pin definitions.
NIC1/2 LEDs
NIC1/2 LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connections for JLAN1 are
located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1 and
the NIC LED connections for JLAN2
are located on pins 9 and 10 of JF1.
Attach the NIC cables to display network activity. Refer to the table on the
right for pin definitions.
Overheat/Fan Fail LED
Pin#
Definition
9/11
Vcc
10/12
Ground
OH/Fan Fail LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail
connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to
provide warning of system overheating or system fan failure. The LED
will flash/stay on as long as the fan
fail/overheat condition exists. Refer to
the table on the right for pin definitions
and Chapter 3 for details.
Power Fail LED
Pin#
Definition
7
Vcc
8
Ground
Power Fail LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The Power Fail LED connection is
located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin
definitions.
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Pin#
Definition
5
Vcc
6
Ground
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Reset Button
The Reset Button connection is lo-
Reset Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach
Pin#
Definition
it to the hardware reset switch on the
computer case. Refer to the table on
3
Reset
4
Ground
the right for pin definitions.
Power Button
Power Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The Power Button connection is
located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will
power on/off the system. This button
can also be configured to function
as a suspend button (see setting in
BIOS). To turn off power in suspend
mode, depress the button for at least
4 seconds.
Pin#
Definition
1
PW_ON
2
Ground
JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports)
Two gigabit Ethernet ports are located
beside the VGA port. These ports accept RJ45 type cables.
Chassis Intrusion
Chassis Intrusion
Pin Definitions (JL1)
A Chassis Intrusion header is located
at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable
to inform you of a chassis intrusion.
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Pin#
Definition
1
Intrusion Input
2
Ground
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Universal Serial Bus
(USB0/1)
Universal Serial Bus
Pin Definitions (USB0/1)
Two USB 2.0 ports are located beside
the LAN ports. USB0 is the bottom
port and USB1 is the top port. See the
table on the right for pin definitions.
USB0
Pin #
Definition
USB1
Pin #
Definition
1
+5V
1
+5V
2
PO-
2
PO-
3
PO+
3
PO+
4
Ground
4
Ground
5
N/A
5
Key
Universal Serial Bus
Headers
USB Headers
Pin Definitions (USB2/3)
Two extra USB headers designated
USB2/3 can be used for front side
USB access. You will need a USB
cable to use these connections. Refer to the table on the right for pin
definitions.
USB2
Pin #
Definition
USB3
Pin #
Definition
1
+5V
1
+5V
2
PO-
2
PO-
3
PO+
3
PO+
4
Ground
4
Ground
5
N/A
5
N/A
Fan Headers
There are six fan headers (Fan1 - Fan
6) on the X6DLP-EG2. Fan1 and Fan
2 are for the CPU fans and Fan3 to
Fan6 are system cooling fans. See
the table on the right for pin definitions. Note: These fan headers are
4-pin fans. Pins 1-3 are backward
compatible with traditional 3-pin fans.
Please refer to "Health Monitoring" in
the BIOS Advanced Settings for fan
speed control settings.
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Fan Header
Pin Definitions
(Fan1-5)
Pin#
Definition
1
Ground (Black)
2
+12V (Red)
3
Tachometer
4
PWM_Control
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Speaker/Power LED/Keylock
Speaker Connection
Pin Definitions
On the JF2 header, pins 1, 3, 5 and
1
Red Wire, Speaker Data
7 are for the speaker, pins 2, 4 and 6
3
No Connection
are for the power LED and pins 8 and
10 are for the keylock. Pin 9 is absent
5
Key
7
Speaker Data
(key). See the table on the right for
PWR LED/Keylock Connection Pin Definitions
speaker pin definitions.
Note: The speaker connector pins are
for use with an external speaker. If
you wish to use the onboard speaker,
you should close pins 5-7 with a
jumper.
2
+Vcc
4
-Vcc
6
-Vcc
8
Keylock
10
Keylock
Wake-On-Ring
The Wake-On-Ring header is designated JWOR. This function allows
your computer to receive and "wakeup" by an incoming call to the modem
when in suspend state. See the table
on the right for pin definitions. You
must have a Wake-On-Ring card and
cable to use this feature.
Wake-On-Ring
Pin Definitions
(JWOR)
Pin#
Definition
1
Ground (Black)
2
Wake-up
Wake-On-LAN
The Wake-On-LAN (JWOL) header is
designated JWOR. See the table on
the right for pin definitions. You must
enable the LAN Wake-Up function in
the BIOS and also have a LAN card
with a Wake-on-LAN connector and
cable to use this feature.
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Wake-On-LAN
Pin Definitions
(JWOL)
Pin#
Definition
1
+5V Standby
2
Ground
3
Wake-up
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Power Fault
PWR Fault Connection
Pin Definitions (PW4)
Connect a cable from your power
supply to the PW4 header to provide
Pin#
Definition
warning of power supply failure. This
warning signal is passed through the
1
PWR 1 Fail Signal
2
PWR 2 Fail Signal
PWR_LED pin to indicate of a power
3
PWR 3 Fail Signal
failure on the chassis. See the table
4
PWR 4 Fail Signal
on the right for pin definitions.
Note: This feature is only available when using
redundant Supermicro power supplies.
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and
PS/2 Mouse Ports
PS/2 Keyboard and
Mouse Port Pin
Definitions
The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2
mouse ports are located beside the
USB ports. See the table at right for
pin definitions.
SMB Power (I2 C)
Pin#
Definition
1
Data
2
NC
3
Ground
4
VCC
5
Clock
6
NC
SMB Power Connection
Pin Definitions (PW3)
Connector
The I2C connector (PW3) allows you
to monitor the status of the power supply, fans and system temperature.
Pin#
Definition
1
Clock
2
Data
3
N/A
4
N/A
5
N/A
Serial Port Pin Definitions
(COM1/COM2)
Serial Ports
Pin #
One backpanel COM port and one
COM header (located near the BIOS
chip) are included on the serverboard.
See the table on the right for pin
definitions.
Definition
Pin #
Definition
1
DCD
6
DSR
2
RXD
7
RTS
3
TXD
8
CTS
4
DTR
9
RI
5
Ground
10
NC
Note: Pin 10 is included on the header but not on
the port. NC indicates no connection.
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5-10 Jumper Settings
Explanation of
Jumpers
To modify the operation of the
3
2
1
3
2
1
Connector
Pins
serverboard, jumpers can be used
to choose between optional settings.
Jumpers create shorts between two
Jumper
pins to change the function of the
connector. Pin 1 is identified with a
Setting
square solder pad on the printed circuit
board. See the serverboard layout
pages for jumper locations.
Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed"
means the jumper is on and "Open"
means the jumper is off the pins.
CMOS Clear
JBT1 is used to clear CMOS (which will also clear any passwords). Instead of pins,
this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents
of CMOS.
To clear CMOS,
1) First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s)
2) With the power disconnected, short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as
a small screwdriver
3) Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device)
4) Reconnect the power cord(s) and power on the system.
Note: Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.
JLAN1/2 Enable/Disable
JLAN Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings (JPL1, JPL2)
Change the setting of jumper JPL1
and JPL2 to enable or disable the
JLAN1 and JLAN2 ports, respectively . See the table on the right for
jumper settings. The default setting
is enabled
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Jumper Setting
Definition
Pins 1-2
Enabled
Pins 2-3
Disabled
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VGA Enable/Disable
VGA Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings (JPG1)
Jumper Setting
JPG1 enables or disables the VGA
Definition
port on the serverboard. See the table
Pins 1-2
Enabled
on the right for jumper settings.
Pins 2-3
Disabled
SMBus to PCI Slots
SMBus to PCI
Jumper Settings (J13, J15)
Jumpers J13 and J15 allow you to connect the PCI-X/PCI slots to the System
Jumper Setting
Management Bus. The default setting
is open to disable the connection.
See the table on the right for jumper
settings.
Closed
Enabled
Open
Disabled
Definition
Power Force On
Power Force-On
Jumper Settings (JPF)
Jumper JPF allows you to enable or
disable the Power Force-On function.
If enabled, power will always stay on
automatically. If disabled (the default
setting), the user must press the power
button to power on the system.
Jumper Setting
Definition
Open
Disabled
Closed
Force Pwr On
Watch Dog
JWD controls Watch Dog, a system
monitor that takes action when a software application freezes the system.
Jumping pins 1-2 will cause WD to
reset the system if an application is
hung up. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal
for the application that is hung up.
See the table on the right for jumper
settings. Watch Dog can also be
enabled via BIOS.
Note: When enabled, the user needs
to write their own application software
to disable the Watch Dog Timer.
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Watch Dog
Jumper Settings (JWD)
Jumper Setting
Definition
Pins 1-2
Reset
Pins 2-3
NMI
Open
Disabled
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Alarm Reset
The system will notify you in the event of
Alarm Reset
Jumper Settings
a power supply failure. This feature assumes that Supermicro redundant power
supply units are installed in the chassis.
Jumper Setting
Open
Enabled
If you only have a single power supply
Closed
Disabled
Definition
installed, you should not connect anything to this header (JPR1) to prevent
false alarms. See the table on the right
for jumper settings.
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JLAN Left LED
(Connection Speed Indicator)
JLAN LEDs
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (located
beside the USB ports) each have two
LEDs. The right LED indicates activity
while the left LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the
connection. See table at right for the
functions associated with the connection speed LED.
System Status LED
DS9 is an onboard indicator that informs
you of the system power status. Refer
to table on the right for information.
Please refer to Appendix A for more
information.
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LED Color
Definition
Off
10 MHz
Green
100 MHz
Amber
1 GHz
System Status LED Indicator
(DS9)
DS9
Definition
Green
System: On, Normal
Amber
System: Off, PWR Cable Connected
Red
PWR or CPU Failure, CPU Overheat
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Onboard LED Indicators
(DS1, DS5)
LED Indicators
(DS1, DS5)
DS1 and DS5 are additional LED
DS#
Definition (when illuminated)
DS1
CPU PWR bad or processor power cable
not connected
DS5
Power present on serverboard
indicators on the X6DLP-EG2. See
the table on the right for information
regarding these two LEDs.
Onboard LED Indicators
(DS7, DS8)
DS7 and DS8 are POST code LEDs.
Please refer to Appendix A for POST
code information.
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5-12 Parallel Port, Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive
Connections
Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables:
•
The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires.
•
A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.
• A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide
for two floppy disk drives. The connector with twisted wires always connects to
drive A, and the connector that does not have twisted wires always connects to
drive B.
Parallel (Printer) Port Connector
Pin Definitions (Printer)
Parallel (Printer) Port
Header
The parallel (printer) port is located
beside the floppy drive connection.
See the table on the right for pin
definitions.
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Pin#
Definition
Pin #
Definition
1
Strobe-
2
Auto Feed-
3
Data Bit 0
4
Error-
5
Data Bit 1
6
Init-
7
Data Bit 2
8
SLCT IN-
9
Data Bit 3
10
GND
11
Data Bit 4
12
GND
13
Data Bit 5
14
GND
15
Data Bit 6
16
GND
17
Data Bit 7
18
GND
19
ACK
20
GND
21
BUSY
22
Write Data
23
PE
24
Write Gate
25
SLCT
26
NC
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Floppy Connector
Floppy Drive Connector
Pin Definitions (Floppy)
The floppy connector is des-
Pin#
Definition
ignated "Floppy".
See the
1
Ground
2
FDHDIN
table to the right for pin
definitions.
3
Ground
4
Reserved
5
Key
6
FDEDIN
7
Ground
8
Index
9
Ground
10
Motor Enable
11
Ground
12
Drive Select B
13
Ground
14
Drive Select B
15
Ground
16
Motor Enable
17
Ground
18
DIR
19
Ground
20
STEP
21
Ground
22
Write Data
23
Ground
24
Write Gate
25
Ground
26
Track 00
27
Ground
28
Write Protect
29
Ground
30
Read Data
31
Ground
32
Side 1 Select
33
Ground
34
Diskette
Pin #
Definition
SATA Connector Pin Definitions
(I-SATA0, I-SATA1)
SATA Connectors
There are no jumpers to configure the onboard SATA connectors. See the table on the
right for pin definitions.
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Pin #
Definition
1
Ground
2
TXP
3
TXN
4
Ground
5
RXN
6
RXP
7
Ground
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IDE Connectors
There are no jumpers to configure the onboard IDE connectors. See the table below for
pin definitions.
IDE Drive Connectors
Pin Definitions (IDE1, IDE2)
Pin#
Definition
Pin #
1
Reset IDE
2
Ground
3
Host Data 7
4
Host Data 8
5
Host Data 6
6
Host Data 9
7
Host Data 5
8
Host Data 10
9
Host Data 4
10
Host Data 11
11
Host Data 3
12
Host Data 12
13
Host Data 2
14
Host Data 13
15
Host Data 1
16
Host Data 14
17
Host Data 0
18
Host Data 15
19
Ground
20
Key
21
DRQ3
22
Ground
23
I/O Write
24
Ground
25
I/O Read
26
Ground
27
IOCHRDY
28
BALE
29
DACK3
30
Ground
31
IRQ14
32
IOCS16
33
Addr1
34
Ground
35
Addr0
36
Addr2
37
Chip Select 0
38
Chip Select 1
39
Activity
40
Ground
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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Chapter 6
Advanced Chassis Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC811LT-260 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps
in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If a step
is unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.
Tools Required
The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintainance is a
Philips screwdriver.
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Static-Sensitive Devices
Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent
damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very
carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment
from ESD discharge.
Precautions
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic
bag.
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or gold contacts.
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags
when not in use.
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.
Unpacking
The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When
unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.
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Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View
Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View
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Control Panel
The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1
connector on the serverboard to provide you with system control buttons and status
indicators. These wires have been bundled together in a ribbon cable to simplify the
connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on the serverboard to the correct neader
on the Control Panel PCB (printed circuit board). Make sure the red wire plugs into
pin 1 on both headers. Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path. The LEDs
inform you of system status. See Chapter 3 for details on the LEDs and the control
panel buttons. Details on JF1 can be found in Chapter 5.
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System Fans
Two 4-cm fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer 6014L-T. Air seals are
used at the chassis cross section, which separates the drive bay area from the
serverboard area of the chassis to promote better airflow. It is highly important that
the air seal is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air
to circulate properly through the chassis.
The fans can adjust their speed according to the heat level sensed in the system,
which results in more efficient and quieter fan operation. Fan speed is controlled
by a setting in BIOS (see Chapter 7).
System Fan Failure
If a fan fails, you will need to have it replaced with the same type. Contact your
vendor or Supermicro for information on replacement fans.
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Drive Bay Installation/Removal
Accessing the Drive Bays
Serial ATA Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access
the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace Serial ATA
drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions.
CD-ROM/Floppy Disk Drives: For installing/removing a CD-ROM or floppy disk
drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the 6014L-T by removing the
top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation"
section later in this chapter for instructions.
Note: Only a "slim" CD-ROM drive will fit into the 6014L-T.
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Serial ATA Drive Installation
1. Mounting a Serial ATA drive in a drive carrier
The Serial ATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and
removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the
Serial ATA drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without Serial ATA
drives installed must remain in the chassis. To add a new Serial ATA drive, install
a drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side toward the carrier so that
the mounting holes align with those in the carrier. Secure the drive to the carrier
with four screws, as shown in Figure 6-3.
Figure 6-3. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier
!
!
Use caution when working around the Serial ATA backplane. Do
not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no
ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the holes, which
aid in proper airflow.
Important: Regardless of how many Serial ATA hard drives are
installed, both drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to
maintain proper airflow.
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2. Installing/removing hot-swap Serial ATA drives
Two Serial ATA drive bays are located in the front of the chassis, making them easily
accessible for installation and removal. These drives are hot-swappable, meaning
they can be installed and removed without powering down the system. To remove,
first push the release button located beside the drive LEDs, then swing the colored
handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-4).
Figure 6-4. Removing/Installing Serial ATA Drives
!
Important: Regardless of how many Serial ATA drives are installed, both drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to
maintain proper airflow.
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Serial ATA Backplane
The Serial ATA drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus
termination. A RAID controller can be used with the backplane to provide data
security. The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
hot-swap capability of the Serial ATA drives. The backplane has two jumpers as
follows:
JP18: Alarm reset
JP25: Hard drive temperature threshold
Settings: Open = 45º, Pins 1-2 = 50º, Pins 2-3 = 55º.
CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation
The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to both drives. The
CD-ROM drive must have a "slim" profile to fit into the 6014L-T. You must power
down the system before installing or removing a CD-ROM or floppy drive.
First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks
(you will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis
to release the top cover and at the same time, push the cover away from you until
it stops. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the
inside of the server.
To install either type of drive, start by disconnecting the drives' power and data
cables then remove the two screws from either side of the bracket the secures the
drives to the chassis. With these screws removed, you can then lift out the entire
assembly (drives and bracket). Both the CD-ROM and the floppy drives are each
secured to this bracket with four screws (two on either side). Remove these screws
to take out the drive then install a new drive into the same space. Secure it to the
bracket with the four screws. Then place the assembly back into place and secure
it to the chassis with the two screws previously removed. Finish by reconnecting
the drves' power and data cables.
Drives mount on rails and should "click" into place to be correctly and fully installed
in their bays.
•
A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.
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Power Supply
The SuperServer 6014L-T has a single 260 watt power supply. This power supply
has the capability of operating at 100 or 240 input volts. Depress the main power
button on the front of the chassis and then unplug the AC power cord to completely
remove power from the system before removing the power supply.
Power Supply Failure
If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace
the power supply unit. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro
(PWS-0055 - see contact infomation in Chapter 1).
Replacing the Power Supply
1. Accessing the inside of the SuperServer 6014L-T
To replace a power supply, you must first remove the top chassis cover. To do so,
first release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. Grasp the two
handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a
"click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top
cover and push it away from you. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis
to gain full access to the inside of the server.
2. Removing the power supply
First unplug the power cord from the system. To remove the failed power unit,
remove the two screws on the back of the power supply, which secure it to the
chassis. You can then lift the unit straight out of the chassis. (The power cord
should have already been removed.)
3. Installing a new power supply
Replace the failed unit with another unit of the same wattage. It is highly recommended to replace it with the exact same power supply. Carefully insert the new
unit into position in the chassis and secure it with the two screws at the rear of
the unit. Before reconnecting the power cord, make sure the power switch on the
power supply is in the off position. Then reconnect the power cord, replace the
chassis top cover and push the unit back into the rack. Finish by turning the power
switch on the power supply on, and then depress the power button on the front of
the system.
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Chapter 7: BIOS
Chapter 7
BIOS
7-1
Introduction
This chapter describes the AMIBIOS Setup Utility for the X6DLP-EG2. The AMI
ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily upgraded using a floppy
disk-based program. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMIBIOS
Setup Utility setup screens.
Starting the BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the AMIBIOS Setup Utility screens, hit the <Delete> key while the system
is booting up.
Each main BIOS menu option is described in this user’s guide. The Main BIOS
setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options
that can be configured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be configured while options in
blue can be configured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above
the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected
in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.
(Note: AMI BIOS has default text messages built-in. Supermicro retains the option
to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.)
The AMIBIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system (hot keys). Most
of these hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process.
These keys include <F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, arrow keys, and Esc. Options
printed in Bold are the default settings.
How To Change the Configuration Data
The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by
entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing
<Del> at the appropriate time during system boot.
Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) routine is the memory test.
As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of
the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup
screens. An AMIBIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of
the screen, below the copyright message.
Warning!! To prevent a possible boot failure, do not shut down or reset the system
while updating BIOS..
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7-2 Main Setup
When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen.
You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the
top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.
When you select the Main Setup, the following items will be automatically
displayed:
System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed:
AMIBIOS
Version
Build Date
ID
Processors
When you select this option, the AMI BIOS will automatically display the status
of processors as shown below:
Type
Speed
Counts
System Memory
This option allows the AMI BIOS to display the status of memory installed in the
system.
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System Time/System Date
Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or
System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press
the <Tab> key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered
in DAY/MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.(*Note: The
time is in 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 A.M. appears as 05:30:00, and 5:30P.
M. as 17:30:00.)
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Advanced Settings
The Advanced Settings screen and sub menus are listed below:
Warning
When you first enter the Advanced Setup screen, the Setup Warning will
be displayed. Please follow the instruction and set the correct value for
each item to prevent the system from malfunctioning.
CPU Configuration Sub-Menu
Configure Advanced CPU Settings
This option allows the user to configure the Advanced CPU settings for the
processor(s) installed in the system.
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Execute Disable Bit (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU.)
Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit to allow the processor to
classify areas in the system memory where an application code can and cannot
execute, thus preventing a worm or a virus from creating a flood of codes to
overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. (For more
information regarding hardware/software support for this function, please refer
to Intel's and Microsoft's web sites.
Core Multi-Processing (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Select Enabled to enable the function of multiple CPU core processing. if Disabled, one CPU execution core will be disabled.
CPU TM Function (Available when supported by the CPU.)
This feature allows the user to activate the CPU thermal monitor mechanism. TM1
allows the CPU to regulate its power consumption based upon the modulation
of the CPU Internal clock when the CPU temperature reaches a pre-defined
overheat threshold. The options are Disabled and Enabled. (Select Enabled to
allow the CPU to reduce its power consumption by lowering the CPU frequency
and the CPU voltage when the CPU temperature reaches a pre-defined overheat
threshold.) TM2 is available only when it is supported by the CPU.
IDE Configuration Sub-Menu
IDE Configuration
This feature allows the user to configure the IDE mode. The options are Disabled,
P-ATA (Parallel ATA) only, S-ATA (Serial ATA) only and P-ATA & S-ATA.
Combined Mode Operation
This feature allows the user to select the IDE Combined Mode. The options are
P-ATA 1st Channel and S-ATA 1st Channel.
S-ATA Ports Definition
This feature allows the user to configure the Serial ATA Ports. The options are
P0-Master/P1-Slave and P0-Slave/P1-Master.
Primary IDE Channel Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Channel Master/
Slave, Third IDE Master/Slave, Fourth IDE Channel Master/Slave
These settings allow the user to set the parameters of Primary IDE Channel Master/
Slave, Secondary IDE Channel Master/Slave, Third IDE Master/Slave, Fourth IDE
Channel Master/Slave slots. Hit <Enter> to activate the following sub-menu screen
for detailed options of these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly.
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Type
Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed,
Auto, CDROM and ARMD.
LBA/Large Mode
LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive.
In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive capacities
over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with a 48-bit LBA mode addressing.
If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that
supports 48-bit LBA mode. The options are Disabled and Auto.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data
transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if Block Mode
is not used. Block Mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Select
"Disabled" to allow the data to be transferred from and to the device one sector at a time. Select "Auto" to allows the data transfer from and to the device
occur multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it. The options are Auto
and Disabled.
PIO Mode
The IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) Mode programs timing cycles between the
IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the
cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to
allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the
IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS
to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow the
AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to
allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs.
Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3. It has a data transfer rate
of 11.1 MBs. Select 4 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 4. It has a data
transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. This setting generally works with all hard disk drives
manufactured after 1999. For other disk drives, such as IDE CD-ROM drives,
check the specifications of the drive.
S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives
Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict
impending drive failures. Select "Auto" to allow the AMI BIOS to auto detect
hard disk drive support. Select "Disabled" to prevent the AMI BIOS from using
the S.M.A.R.T. Select "Enabled" to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to
support hard drive disk. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.
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32Bit Data Transfer
Select "Enabled" to activate the 32-bit data transfer function. Select "Disabled"
to disable this function. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Hard Disk Write Protect
Select Enabled to enable the function of Hard Disk Write Protect to prevent data
from being written to HDD. The options are Enabled or Disabled.
IDE Detect Time Out
This feature allows the user to set the time-out value for detecting ATA and ATAPI
devices installed in the system. The options are 0 (sec), 5, Mode 1.0, 15, 20, 25,
30, and 35.
ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection
This feature allows the AMI BIOS to auto-detect 80-pin ATA(PI) cables. The options
are Host & Device, Host and Device.
Floppy Configuration
This option allows the user to configure the settings for the floppy drives installed
in the system.
Floppy A
Move the cursor to these fields via up and down arrow keys to select the floppy
type. The options are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3½", 1.44
MB 3½”, and 2.88 MB 3½".
OnBoard Floppy Controller
Select "Enabled" to enable the onboard floppy controller. The options are Disabled
and Enabled.
PCI/PnP Configuration
Plug & Play OS
Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required
for system boot if you system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to
allow the AMI BIOS to configure all devices in the system.
PCI Latency Timer
This option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. The default setting
is "64." Select "32" to set the PCI latency to 32 PCI clock cycles. Select "64" to
set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. Select "96" to set the PCI latency to
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96 PCI clock cycles. Select "128" to set the PCI latency to 128 PCI clock cycles.
Select "160" to set the PCI latency to 160 PCI clock cycles. Select "192" to set the
PCI latency to 192 PCI clock cycles. Select "224" to set the PCI latency to 224 PCI
clock cycles. Select "248" to set the PCI latency to 248 PCI clock cycles.
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Set this value to allow or restrict the system from giving the VGA adapter card an
interrupt address. The options are Yes and No.
Palette Snooping
Select Enabled to inform the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed
in the system in order for the graphics card to function properly. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
PCI IDE BusMaster
Set this value to allow or prevent the use of PCI IDE busmastering. Select "Enabled"
to allow the BIOS to use the PCI busmaster for reading and writing to IDE drives.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card
This option allows the user to assign a PCI slot number to an off-board PCI/ISA
IDE card in order for it to function properly. The options are Auto, PCI Slot1, PCI
Slot2, PCI Slot3, PCI Slot4, PCI Slot5, and PCI Slot6.
IRQ3/IRQ4/IRQ5/IRQ7/IRQ9/IRQ10/IRQ11/IRQ14/IRQ15
This feature specifies the availability of an IRQ to be used by a PCI, PnP device.
Select Reserved for an IRQ to be used by a Legacy ISA device. The options are
Available and Reserved.
DMA Channel 0/Channel 1/Channel 3/Channel 5/Channel 6/Channel
7
Select Available to indicate that a specific DMA channel is available to be used
by a PCI/PnP device. Select Reserved if a DMA channel specified is reserved for
a Legacy ISA device.
Reserved Memory Size
This feature specifies the size of memory block to be reserved for Legacy ISA
devices. The options are Disabled, 16K, 32K, 64K.
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Serial Port1 Address
This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address
of Serial Port 1. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial port from accessing any
system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically
becomes unavailable. Select "3F8/IRQ4" to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its
I/O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address. The options are Disabled,
3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3.
Serial Port2 Address
This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address
of Serial Port 2. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial port from accessing any
system resources. When this option is set to "Disabled", the serial port physically
becomes unavailable. Select "2F8/IRQ3" to allow the serial port to use 2F8 as its
I/O port address and IRQ 3 for the interrupt address. The options are Disabled,
2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3.
Parallel Port Address
This option specifies the I/O address used by the parallel port. Select Disabled to
prevent the parallel port from accessing any system resources. When the value of
this option is set to Disabled, the printer port becomes unavailable. Select 378 to
allow the parallel port to use 378 as its I/O port address. The majority of parallel
ports on computer systems use IRQ7 and I/O Port 378H as the standard setting.
Select 278 to allow the parallel port to use 278 as its I/O port address. Select 3BC
to allow the parallel port to use 3BC as its I/O port address.
Parallel Port Mode
This feature allows the user to specify the parallel port mode. The options are
Normal, Bi-Directional, EPP and ECP.
ECP Mode DMA Channel
This feature allows the BIOS to select the ECP DMA mode for the parallel port.
The options are DMA0, DMA1 and DMA3.
Parallel Port IRQ
This feature allows the user to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for the parallel
port. The options are IRQ5 and IRQ7.
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Advanced Chipset Settings
This item allows the user to configure the Advanced Chipset settings for the system.
NorthBridge Configuration
This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel E7520 NorthBridge
chipset.
Memory Remap Feature
Select Enabled to allow remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the
total physical memory. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Memory Mirroring/Sparing
This feature allows the user to enable the function of Memory Mirroring and
Sparing if memory configuration supports this function. The options are Disabled and Sparing.
DMA Controller
This feature allows the user to enable or disable DMA Controller. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.
SouthBridge Configuration
This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel ICH SouthBridge
chipset.
CPU B.I.S.T. Enable
Select Enabled to enable the function of CPU Built In Self Test. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
ICH Delayed Transaction
Select Disabled to set the South Bridge P2P Bridge Secondary Discard Timer
to 32 micro-seconds for the PCI 32-bit bus. Select Enabled to set the South
Bridge P2P Bridge Secondary Discard Timer to 4 micro-seconds for the PCI
32-bit bus.
ICH DCB
Select Enabled to activate the ICH DMA Collection Buffer to provide Type-F
DMA performance for all DMA channels, allowing the DMA controllers located
in the FPGA to move data between the CPU memory and the coprocessor. It
is ideal for systems whose CPU main memory can be directly accessed from
the FPGA.
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APCI Configuration
This item allows the user to enable or disable the ACPI support for the operating
system.
ACPI Configuration
Use this feature to configure additional ACPI options. Select Yes if the operating
system supports ACPI. Select No if the operating system does not support ACPI.
The options are No and Yes.
ACPI 2.0 Features
Select Yes to allow the RSDP pointers to point to the Fixed System Description
Tables. Select No to deactivate this function. The options are Yes and No.
ACPI APIC Support
Select Enabled to allow the ACPI APIC Table Pointer to be included in the RSDP
pointer list. The options are Enable and Disabled.
AMI OEMB Table
Select Enabled to allow the OEMB Table Pointer to be included in the R(x)SDT
pointer lists. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Headless Mode
Select Enabled to activate the Headless Operation Mode through the ACPI and
will allow the BIOS to boot up the system without any keyboard, mouse and
video. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Power Configuration
This feature allows the user to configure PnP settings.
Power Button
If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits
the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user presses
the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are Instant-Off and 4-sec
override.
Restore on AC Power Loss
This setting allows the user to decide how the system will react when power
returns after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Stay Off, Power On
and Last State.
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Watch Dog Timer
This setting is used to activate and de-activate the Watch Dog Timer. It must be
used in conjunction with the WD jumper (see Chapter 2 for details). The options
are Disabled and Enabled.
Event Log Configuration
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log.
View Event Log
This feature allows the user to view all unread events.
Mark All Events as Read
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark the DMI events as read.
Clear Event Log
This setting will clear all event logs when set to OK. The options are OK and
Cancel.
ECC Event Logging
This setting allows you to enable or disable the function of ECC Event logging. The
options are Enabled or Disabled.
Hub Interface Event Logging
This setting allows you to enable or disable the function of Hub Interface Event
logging. The options are Enabled or Disabled.
System Bus Event Logging
This setting allows you to enable or disable the function of System Bus Error Event
logging. The options are Enabled or Disabled.
Memory Buffer Event Logging
This setting allows you to enable or disable the function of Memory Buffer Event
logging. The options are Enabled or Disabled.
PCI/PCI Error Logging
This setting allows you to enable or disable the function of PCI Error logging. The
options are Enabled or Disabled.
PCI/PCI Express Error Logging
This setting allows you to enable or disable the function of PCI Express Error
logging. The options are Enabled or Disabled.
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MPS Configuration
This section allows the user to configure the multiprocessors table.
MPS Revision
This feature allows the user to select the MPS revision. Please follow the instructions given on the screen to select the MPS revision number. The options are 1.1
and 1.4.
PCI Express Configuration
This section allows the user to configure the PCI Express slots.
Active State Power Management
Select Enabled to activate the function of power management for signal transactions between the PCI Express L0 and L1 Links. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
I/O Expander Mode
This feature allows the user to set the IO Expand Mode for Hot Plug support. The
options are PCA9555, Two PCA9554, One PCA9554 (Low), One PCA9554 (High),
Two PCA9554A, One PCA9554A (Low), and Two PCA9554.
PCI Express PortA (Slot4)/PCI Express PortB (Slot6)/PCI Express PortC0
(NIC1)/PCI Express PortC1 (NIC2)
This feature allows the user to configure the PCI Express slot specified. If set to
Auto, the slots with IO cards installed will be visible. If Enabled, the IO slots will
always be displayed. If set to Disabled, the IO slots will not displayed. The options
are Auto, Enabled, and Disabled.
PCI Express Compliance Mode
Select Enabled to enable MCH to activate the PCI Express Compliance Mode. The
options are Disabled and Enabled.
Spread Spectrum
Select Enabled to enable the function of Spread Spectrum and allows the BIOS
to monitor the level of electromagnetic interference caused by the components
installed in the system and to attempt to reduce the electromagnetic interference
when needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Remote Access Configuration
You can use this screen to select options for the Remote Access Configuration.
Use the up and down arrow keys to select an item. Use the <+> and <-> keys to
change the value of the selected option.
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Remote Access
This feature allows the user to disable the function of Remote Access. If Disabled is
not selected, then you can select a Remote Access type. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
Remote Access
This feature allows the user to enable the Remote Access function. The Options
are Enabled and Disabled.
If the item "Remote Access" is set to Enabled, you can select a Remote Access
type and configure the following settings:
Serial Port Number
This feature allows the user to select the serial port for Console Redirection.
The options are COM1 and COM2.
Serial Port Mode
This feature allows the user to set the serial port mode for Console Redirection.
The options are 115200 8, N, 1, 57600 8, N, 1, 38400 8, N, 1, 19200 8, N, 1
and 9600 8, N, 1.
Flow Control
This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection. The
options are None, Hardware and Software.
Redirection After BIOS POST
This feature allows the user to select Disabled to turn off Console Redirection
after POST. Select Always to keep Console Redirection active all the time. (This
setting may not be supported by some operating systems.) Select Boot Loader
to keep Console Redirection active during POST and Boot Loader.
Terminal Type
This feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console
Redirection.The options are ANSI, VT100 and VT-UTF8.
VT-UTF8 Comb Key Support
This feature allows the user to select Enabled to enable the VT-UTF8 Combination
Key support for the ANSI/VT100 Terminals. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
Sredir Memory Display Delay
This feature allows the user to decide how many seconds the BIOS shall wait
before memory information is displayed. The Default setting is No Delay.
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USB Configuration
USB Function
This feature allows you to enable the USB Ports. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.
Legacy USB Support
Select Enabled to enable USB Legacy support. Disable legacy support if there
are no USB devices installed in the system. The options are Disabled, Enabled,
and Auto.
USB 2.0 Controller
This setting allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 Controller. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
This setting allows you to configure the USB 2.0 Controller Mode. The options are
Hi-Speed (480 Mbps) and Full Speed-(12Mbps).
USB Mass Storage Device Configurations
USB Mass Storage Reset Delay
This setting allows you to decide how long the system should wait in an attempt
to detect the presence of a USB Mass Storage Device before it issues a start
command the system to proceed with the next operation during POST. The
options are 10 Seconds, 20 Seconds, 30 Seconds and 40 Seconds.
Emulation Type
If set to Auto, USB devices that are smaller than 530MB will be emulated as
floppy and the remaining will be emulated as an HDD. The Forced FDD option
will allow you to configure an HDD formatted drive to boot as an FDD (eg. Zip
Drive). The options are Auto, Floppy, Forced FDD, Hard Disk, and CD ROM.
System Health Monitor
This feature allows the AMI BIOS to automatically display the status of the following items:
CPU Overheat Temperature
This feature allows the user to set the CPU Overheat temperature threshold. The
options range from 65oC to 90oC. Use the <+> and <-> keys to set the desired
setting. The default setting is 78oC.
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AMI BIOS will automatically monitor and display the following information:
CPU1 Temperature, CPU2 Temperature, System Temperature, CPU1 VCORE/
CPU2 VCORE (*for 2U systems), 3.3V Vcc(V), +5 Vin, 12V Vcc(V), -12V Vcc (V),
DRAM VTT, 1.2V Vcc, DIMM Voltage, 1.5V Voltage, 5V Standby, 3.3V Standby.
System Fan Monitor
Fan Speed Control Modes:
This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speed of the
onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the
CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vise versa.
If the option is set to “3-pin fan,” the fan speed will be controlled by voltage. If the
option is set to “4-pin,” the fan speed will be controlled by Pulse Width Modulation
(PWM). Select “3-pin” if your chassis came with 3-pin fan headers. Select “4-pin” if
your chassis came with 4-pin fan headers. Select “Workstation” if your system is
used as a Workstation. Select “Server” if your system is used as a Server. Select
“Disable” to disable the fan speed control function to allow the onboard fans to run
at full speed (12V) at all the time. The options are 1. Disable, 2. 3-pin (Server),
3. 3-pin (Workstation), 4. 4-pin (Server) and 5. 4-pin (Workstation).
Fan1 Speed to Fan6 Speeds
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BIOS Settings Configuration
Quick Boot
If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed
for system bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Quiet Boot
This option allows the boot up screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to allow the computer system to display
the POST messages. Select Enabled to allow the computer system to display the
OEM logo.
Add-On ROM Display Mode
This option allows the BIOS to display add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages.
Select Force BIOS to display a third party BIOS during system boot. Select "Keep
Current" to display the current BIOS information during system boot.
Boot up Num-Lock
This option allows the Number Lock setting to be modified during boot up. The
default setting is On. The options are On and Off.
PS/2 Mouse Support
This option allows the PS/2 mouse support to be modified. The options are Auto,
Enabled and Disabled.
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error
Select Enable to activate the function of Wait for F1 if Error. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Select Enabled to display the Setup Message when the user hits the DEL key. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.
Interrupt 19 Capture
Select Enabled to allow ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
Quiet Boot Progress Bar
Select Enabled to display a graphic bar that shows the progress of POST if the
feature of Quiet Boot is enabled. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Boot Device Priority
This feature allows the user to specify the Boot Device priority sequence.
The settings are 1st Floppy Drive, CD ROM, ATAPI CDROM and Disabled. The
default settings are:
· 1st boot device – 1st Floppy Drive
· 2nd boot device – SM-Sony CD-ROM CDU
· 3rd boot device – 00, AIC-0791A: 1MA
· 4th boot device – IBA GE Slot 0300V
· 5th boot device – IBA GE Slot 0400V
Hard Disk Drives
This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Hard
Drives.
1st Drive/2nd Drive/3rd Drive
· 1ST boot device – #328 ID01 LUN0 LSI
Removable Drives
This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives.
1st Drive
This option allow the user to specify the boot sequence for 1st Removable Drive.
The options are 1st Floppy Drive and Disabled.
CD/DVD Drives
This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available CD/DVDDrives.
1st Drive
This option allows the user to specify the boot sequence for the 1st CD/DVD Drive.
The options are SM-Sony CD-ROM CDU, AMI Virtual CDROM and Disabled.
2nd Drive
This option allows the user to specify the boot sequence for the 2nd CD/DVD Drive.
The options are SM-MATSHITA CR-176, AMI Virtual CDROM and Disabled.
PCI-X Slot5 Option ROM/PCI-X Slot6 Option ROM
Select Enabled to display the Option ROMs stored in the add-on cards installed on
PCI-X Slot5/PCI-X Slot6. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Security Settings
The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first.
Change Supervisor Password
Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub-menu, and then type in
the password.
Change User Password
Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub-menu, and then type in
the password.
Clear User Password
Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub
menu to clear the user password.
Boot Sector Virus Protection
This option is near the bottom of the Security Setup screen. Select "Disabled" to
deactivate the Boot Sector Virus Protection. Select "Enabled" to enable boot sector protection. When Enabled, AMIBOIS displays a warning when any program (or
virus) issues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the
hard disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Exit Options
Select the Exit tab from the AMIBIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS
Setup screen.
Saving Changes and Exit
When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to
leave the BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration
parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and
press <Enter>.
Discarding Changes and Exit
Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes
to the system configuration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and
Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Discarding Changes
Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the
AMIBIOS Utility Program.
Load Optimal Defaults
To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press
<Enter>. Then, Select "OK" to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically load Optimal
Defaults to the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum
system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press
<Enter>. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not
for maximum performance.
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Appendix A
BIOS Error Beep Codes
During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time
the system is powered on, errors may occur.
Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the
boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen.
Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer
for possible repairs.
These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps.
The numbers on the fatal error list, on the following page, correspond to the number
of beeps for the corresponding error. All errors listed, with the exception of Beep
Code 8, are fatal errors.
POST codes may be read on the debug LEDs located beside the LAN port on
the motherboard backplane. See the description of the Debug LEDs (LED1 and
LED2) in Section 2-6.
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AMIBIOS Error Beep Codes
Beep Code
Error Message
Description
1 beep
Refresh
Circuits have been reset.
(Ready to power up.)
5 short, 1 long
Memory error
No memory detected in
system
8 beeps
Display memory
read/write error
Video adapter missing or
with faulty memory
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DS7/DS8 LED Post Codes
LED Indicators
DS7
DS8
On
On
Off
Off
On
Off
On
Off
Description/Message
PWR On
SPD Read OK
Memory Size-OK
Starting Bus Initialization
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Appendix B
BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O
port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment
can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h.
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Uncompressed Initialization Codes
The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution:
Checkpoint
Code Description
D0h
The NMI is disabled. Power on delay is starting. Next, the initialization code checksum will be verified.
D1h
Initializing the DMA controller, performing the keyboard controller BAT test, starting
memory refresh and entering 4 GB flat mode next.
D3h
Starting memory sizing next.
D4h
Returning to real mode. Executing any OEM patches and setting the Stack next.
D5h
Passing control to the uncompressed code in shadow RAM at E000:0000h. The
initialization code is copied to segment 0 and control will be transferred to segment
0.
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Bootblock Recovery Codes
The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution:
Checkpoint
Code Description
E0h
The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base
512 KB memory test.
E1h
Initializing the interrupt vector table next.
E2h
Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next.
E6h
Enabling the floppy drive controller and Timer IRQs. Enabling internal cache memory.
Edh
Initializing the floppy drive.
Eeh
Looking for a floppy diskette in drive A:. Reading the first sector of the diskette.
Efh
A read error occurred while reading the floppy drive in drive A:.
F0h
Next, searching for the AMIBOOT.ROM file in the root directory.
F1h
The AMIBOOT.ROM file is not in the root directory.
F2h
Next, reading and analyzing the floppy diskette FAT to find the clusters occupied
by the AMIBOOT.ROM file.
F3h
Next, reading the AMIBOOT.ROM file, cluster by cluster.
F4h
The AMIBOOT.ROM file is not the correct size.
F5h
Next, disabling internal cache memory.
FBh
Next, detecting the type of flash ROM.
FCh
Next, erasing the flash ROM.
FDh
Next, programming the flash ROM.
FFh
Flash ROM programming was successful. Next, restarting the system BIOS.
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Uncompressed Initialization Codes
The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution.
These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM.
Checkpoint
Code Description
03h
The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition.
05h
The BIOS stack has been built. Next, disabling cache memory.
06h
Uncompressing the POST code next.
07h
Next, initializing the CPU and the CPU data area.
08h
The CMOS checksum calculation is done next.
0Ah
The CMOS checksum calculation is done. Initializing the CMOS status register for
date and time next.
0Bh
The CMOS status register is initialized. Next, performing any required initialization
before the keyboard BAT command is issued.
0Ch
The keyboard controller input buffer is free. Next, issuing the BAT command to the
keyboard controller.
0Eh
The keyboard controller BAT command result has been verified. Next, performing
any necessary initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test.
0Fh
The initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test is done. The keyboard command byte is written next.
10h
The keyboard controller command byte is written. Next, issuing the Pin 23 and 24
blocking and unblocking command.
11h
Next, checking if <End or <Ins> keys were pressed during power on. Initializing
CMOS RAM if the Initialize CMOS RAM in every boot AMIBIOS POST option was
set in AMIBCP or the <End> key was pressed.
12h
Next, disabling DMA controllers 1 and 2 and interrupt controllers 1 and 2.
13h
The video display has been disabled. Port B has been initialized. Next, initializing
the chipset.
14h
The 8254 timer test will begin next.
19h
Next, programming the flash ROM.
1Ah
The memory refresh line is toggling. Checking the 15 second on/off time next.
2Bh
Passing control to the video ROM to perform any required configuration before the
video ROM test.
2Ch
All necessary processing before passing control to the video ROM is done. Looking for the video ROM next and passing control to it.
2Dh
The video ROM has returned control to BIOS POST. Performing any required processing after the video ROM had control
23h
Reading the 8042 input port and disabling the MEGAKEY Green PC feature next.
Making the BIOS code segment writable and performing any necessary configuration before initializing the interrupt vectors.
24h
The configuration required before interrupt vector initialization has completed. Interrupt vector initialization is about to begin.
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Code Description
25h
Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG
switch is on.
27h
Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next.
28h
Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode settings next.
2Ah
Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be done next, if present. See the
last page for additional information.
2Eh
Completed post-video ROM test processing. If the EGA/VGA controller is not
found, performing the display memory read/write test next.
2Fh
The EGA/VGA controller was not found. The display memory read/write test is
about to begin.
30h
The display memory read/write test passed. Look for retrace checking next.
31h
The display memory read/write test or retrace checking failed. Performing the alternate display memory read/write test next.
32h
The alternate display memory read/write test passed. Looking for alternate display
retrace checking next.
34h
Video display checking is over. Setting the display mode next.
37h
The display mode is set. Displaying the power on message next.
38h
Initializing the bus input, IPL, general devices next, if present. See the last page of
this chapter for additional information.
39h
Displaying bus initialization error messages. See the last page of this chapter for
additional information.
3Ah
The new cursor position has been read and saved. Displaying the Hit <DEL> message next.
3Bh
The Hit <DEL> message is displayed. The protected mode memory test is about
to start.
40h
Preparing the descriptor tables next.
42h
The descriptor tables are prepared. Entering protected mode for the memory test
next.
43h
Entered protected mode. Enabling interrupts for diagnostics mode next.
44h
Interrupts enabled if the diagnostics switch is on. Initializing data to check memory
wraparound at 0:0 next.
45h
Data initialized. Checking for memory wraparound at 0:0 and finding the total system memory size next.
46h
The memory wraparound test is done. Memory size calculation has been done.
Writing patterns to test memory next.
47h
The memory pattern has been written to extended memory. Writing patterns to the
base 640 KB memory next.
48h
Patterns written in base memory. Determining the amount of memory below 1 MB
next.
49h
The amount of memory below 1 MB has been found and verified.
4Bh
The amount of memory above 1 MB has been found and verified. Checking for a
soft reset and clearing the memory below 1 MB for the soft reset next. If this is a
power on situation, going to checkpoint 4Eh next.
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Checkpoint
Code Description
4Ch
The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the memory
above 1 MB next.
4Dh
The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Saving the memory size
next. Going to checkpoint 52h next.
4Eh
The memory test started, but not as the result of a soft reset. Displaying the first
64 KB memory size next.
4Fh
The memory size display has started. The display is updated during the memory
test. Performing the sequential and random memory test next.
50h
The memory below 1 MB has been tested and initialized. Adjusting the displayed
memory size for relocation and shadowing next.
51h
The memory size display was adjusted for relocation and shadowing.
52h
The memory above 1 MB has been tested and initialized. Saving the memory size
information next.
53h
The memory size information and the CPU registers are saved. Entering real mode
next.
54h
Shutdown was successful. The CPU is in real mode. Disabling the Gate A20 line,
parity, and the NMI next.
57h
The A20 address line, parity, and the NMI are disabled. Adjusting the memory size
depending on relocation and shadowing next.
58h
The memory size was adjusted for relocation and shadowing. Clearing the Hit
<DEL> message next.
59h
The Hit <DEL> message is cleared. The <WAIT...> message is displayed. Starting
the DMA and interrupt controller test next.
60h
The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller 1 base register
test next.
62h
The DMA controller 1 base register test passed. Performing the DMA controller 2
base register test next.
65h
The DMA controller 2 base register test passed. Programming DMA controllers 1
and 2 next.
66h
Completed programming DMA controllers 1 and 2. Initializing the 8259 interrupt
controller next.
67h
Completed 8259 interrupt controller initialization.
7Fh
Extended NMI source enabling is in progress.
80h
The keyboard test has started. Clearing the output buffer and checking for stuck
keys. Issuing the keyboard reset command next.
81h
A keyboard reset error or stuck key was found. Issuing the keyboard controller
interface test command next.
82h
The keyboard controller interface test completed. Writing the command byte and
initializing the circular buffer next.
83h
The command byte was written and global data initialization has completed. Checking for a locked key next.
84h
Locked key checking is over. Checking for a memory size mismatch with CMOS
RAM data next.
85h
The memory size check is done. Displaying a soft error and checking for a password
or bypassing WINBIOS Setup next.
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Code Description
86h
The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WINBIOS Setup next.
87h
The programming before WINBIOS Setup has completed. Uncompressing the
WINBIOS Setup code and executing the AMIBIOS Setup or WINBIOS Setup utility
next.
88h
Returned from WINBIOS Setup and cleared the screen. Performing any necessary
programming after WINBIOS Setup next.
89h
The programming after WINBIOS Setup has completed. Displaying the power on
screen message next.
8Ch
Programming the WINBIOS Setup options next.
8Dh
The WINBIOS Setup options are programmed. Resetting the hard disk controller
next.
8Fh
The hard disk controller has been reset. Configuring the floppy drive controller
next.
91h
The floppy drive controller has been configured. Configuring the hard disk drive
controller next.
95h
Initializing the bus option ROMs from C800 next. See the last page of this chapter
for additional information.
96h
Initializing before passing control to the adaptor ROM at C800.
97h
Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has completed. The adaptor ROM check is next.
98h
The adaptor ROM had control and has now returned control to BIOS POST. Performing any required processing after the option ROM returned control.
99h
Any initialization required after the option ROM test has completed. Configuring the
timer data area and printer base address next.
9Ah
Set the timer and printer base addresses. Setting the RS-232 base address next.
9Bh
Returned after setting the RS-232 base address. Performing any required initialization before the Coprocessor test next.
9Ch
Required initialization before the Coprocessor test is over. Initializing the Coprocessor next.
9Dh
Coprocessor initialized. Performing any required initialization after the Coprocessor test next.
9Eh
Initialization after the Coprocessor test is complete. Checking the extended keyboard,
keyboard ID, and Num Lock key next. Issuing the keyboard ID command next.
A2h
Displaying any soft errors next.
A3h
The soft error display has completed. Setting the keyboard typematic rate next.
A4h
The keyboard typematic rate is set. Programming the memory wait states next.
A5h
Memory wait state programming is over. Clearing the screen and enabling parity
and the NMI next.
A7h
NMI and parity enabled. Performing any initialization required before passing control
to the adaptor ROM at E000 next.
A8h
Initialization before passing control to the adaptor ROM at E000h completed. Passing
control to the adaptor ROM at E000h next.
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Checkpoint
Code Description
A9h
Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initialization required
after the E000 option ROM had control next.
Aah
Initialization after E000 option ROM control has completed. Displaying the system
configuration next.
Abh
Uncompressing the DMI data and executing DMI POST initialization next.
B0h
The system configuration is displayed.
B1h
Copying any code to specific areas.
00h
Code copying to specific areas is done. Passing control to INT 19h boot loader
next.
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Appendix C
Software Installation
After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure the Adaptec
Embedded Serial ATA RAID driver before you install the Windows operating system.
The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came
packaged with your serverboard.
The following section provides information on Adaptec's SATA RAID driver based
on the Intel ICH5R/6300ESB controller.
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Serial ATA (SATA)
Serial ATA (SATA) is a physical storage interface that uses a single cable with a
minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices. SATA
is a serial link that supports transfer rates from 150MBps. Because the SATA cables
are thinner than the traditional cables used for Parallel ATA (PATA), SATA systems
have better airflow and can be installed in smaller chassis than PATA. In addition,
PATA cables can only extend to 40 cm long, while SATA cables can extend up to
one meter. Overall, Serial ATA provides better functionality than Parallel ATA.
Intel 6300ESB I/O Controller Hub
Located in the South Bridge of Intel's E7520 chipset, the 6300ESB I/O controller
hub provides the I/O subsystem with access to the rest of the system. It supports
a dual-channel Ultra ATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller (PATA) and two Serial ATA
(SATA) Host controllers, which can support up to two Serial ATA ports and two RAID
drives. The 6300ESB I/O controller hub supports the following Parallel ATA and
Serial ATA device configurations:
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Configuring SATA RAID
Note: applies only to Operating Systems that support RAID functions (Windows,
Red Hat & SuSe, Linux, etc.)
1. Select "Advanced Setting" from the AMI BIOS menu.
2. Select the IDE Configuration menu.
3. Change the IDE Configuration to "P-ATA Only."
4. Under the item-"Configure S-ATA as RAID", select "Yes".
5. Tap the <Esc> key and scroll down to "Exit". Select "Save and Exit" from the
"Exit" menu. Press the <Enter> key to save the changes and exit the BIOS.
6. Once you've exited the BIOS Utility, the system will re-boot.
7. During the system startup, press the <Ctrl> and the <A> keys simultaneously to
run the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility when prompted by the following message:
Press <Ctrl><A> for the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility.
Adaptec SATA HostRAID Controller Driver
Adaptec's Embedded SATA RAID with HostRAID controller adds RAID functionality
to the SATA I/O controller and enhances the performance of PCI-Express based
products. RAID striping (RAID 0) allows data to be written across across multiple
drives, greatly improving hard disk I/O performance. RAID mirroring (RAID 1) allows data to be simultaneously written to two drives, improving data security even
if a single hard disk fails. By incorporating Adaptec's Embedded SATA into the
serverboard design, the X6DLP-EG2 offers the user the benefits of SATA RAID
without the high costs associated with hardware RAID applications.
Note: For instructions on installing Adaptec's RAID driver, please refer to the
Adaptec RAID Controller User's Guide ("Emb_SA_RAID_UG.pdf") in the CD that
came with the serverboard. You can also download a copy of Adaptec's User's
Guide from our web site at www.supermicro.com.
Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC)
The Adaptec RAID Configuration utility, an embedded BIOS utility, includes the
following:
Array Configuration Utility: Use this utility to create, configure and manage arrays.
Disk Utilities: Use this option to format or verify disks.
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To run the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility, do to the following:
1. Enable the RAID function in the system BIOS (refer to Chapter 7 for System
BIOS Configurations).
2. Press the <Ctrl> and <A> keys simultaneously when prompted to do so during
system boot. (Refer to the previous page for detailed instructions.)
Using the Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
When you press <Ctrl> and <A> keys simultaneously at the prompt during system
bootup, the main menu will appear as seen below.
Note: To select an option, use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then press the
<Enter> key to select it. To return to the previous menu, press the <Esc> key.
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Managing Arrays
Select this option to view array properties and configure array settings.
Viewing Array Properties
To view the properties of an existing array:
1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A.
2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU).
3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown above.)
4. From the List of Arrays dialog box, select the array you want to view and press
Enter.
The Array Properties dialog box appears, showing detailed information on the array.
The physical disks associated with the array are displayed here.
5. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.
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Deleting Arrays
Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent data loss
Deleted arrays cannot be restored.
To delete an existing array:
1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC
utility.
2. From the ARC main menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU).
3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays.
4. Select the array you wish to delete and press Delete.
5. In the Array Properties dialog box, select Delete and press Enter. The following
prompt is displayed:
Warning!! Deleting the array will render array unusable. Do you want to delete the
array?(Yes/No):
RAID 1 only—the following prompt is also displayed:
Deleting the partition will result in data loss! Do you also want to delete the partition? (Yes/No):
6. Press Yes to delete the array or partition or No to return to the previous menu.
7. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.
Creating Arrays
Before you create arrays, make sure that the disks for the array are connected and
installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space and disks that are
un-initialized are shown in gray and cannot be used. See Initializing Disk Drives.
To create an array
1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC
utility.
2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility Main Menu.
3. From the ACU menu, select Create Array.
4. Select the disks for the new array and press Insert (as shown in the screenshot
below).
Note: To de-select any disk, highlight the disk and press Delete.
5. Press Enter when both disks for the new array are selected. The Array Properties menu displays (as the third following screenshot shows).
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Assigning Array Properties
Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign properties to it.
Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot
change the array properties using the ACU.
To assign properties to the new array:
1. In the Array Properties menu, select an array type and press Enter.
Only the available array types will be displayed on the screen. (RAID 0 or RAID 1
requires two drives.)
2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in a label and press Enter. (The label cannot
contain more than 15 characters.)
3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. Available stripe sizes are 16, 32,
and (the default) 64 KB. It is recommended that you do not change the default
setting.
4. The item: "Create RAID via" allows you to select between the different ways of
creating RAID 0 and RAID 1 arrays.
The following table gives examples of when each is appropriate.
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RAID Level Create Via
When Appropriate
RAID 0
No Init.
Creating a RAID 0 on new drives
RAID 0
Migrate*
Creating a RAID 0 from one new drive and one drive with data you wish to preserve
RAID 1
Build 1
Any time you wish to create a RAID 1 but especially if you have data on one drive you wish to
preserve
RAID 1
Clear
Creating a RAID 1 on new drives or when you want to ensure that the array contains no data
after creation
RAID 1
Quick
Fastest way to creata a RAID 1. Appropriate when using new drives
RAID 1
Init
Fastest way to creata a RAID 1. Appropriate when using new drives
*If you select Migrate for RAID 0, or Build for RAID 1, you will be asked to select
the source drive. The contents of the source drive will be preserved, however the
data on the new drive will be lost.
5. When you are finished, press Done (as the screen shown below).
Notes:
1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new
drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost.
2. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1 from ACU, you can restart
it by pressing Ctrl+R.
3. A RAID 1 created using the Quick Init option may return some data miscompares if
you later run a consistency check. This is normal and is not a cause for concern.
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4. The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a RAID. However, during a
build operation, only the smaller drive can be selected as the source or first drive.
5. When migrating from a single volume to RAID 0, migrating from a larger drive
to a smaller drive is allowed. However, the destination drive must be at least half
the capacity of the source drive.
6. Adaptec does not recommend that you migrate or build an array on Windows
dynamic disks (volumes), as it will result in data loss.
Warning: Do not interrupt the creation of a RAID 0 using the Migrate option. If you
do, you will not be able to restart or recover the data from the source drive.
Adding a Bootable Array
To make an array bootable:
1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays.
2. From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to make bootable and press
Ctrl+B.
3. Enter Y to create a bootable array when the following message is displayed: "This
will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable. Do you want to make this
array bootable? (Yes/No):" A bootable array will then be created. An asterisk will
appear next to the bootable array (as shown in the picture below:)
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Deleting a Bootable Array
To delete a bootable array:
1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays.
2. From the List of Arrays, select the bootable array you want to delete, and press
Ctrl+B. (A bootable array is an array marked with an asterisk, as shown in the
screenshot above.)
3. Enter Y to delete a bootable array when the following message is displayed:
"The array is already marked bootable. Do you want to make this array as not
bootable? (Yes/No):" The bootable array will then be deleted and the asterisk will
disappear.
Note: do not use the delete key to delete the bootable array.
Initializing Disk Drives
If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array
or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as
part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they
can be used in an array.
Caution: Initializing a disk overwrites the partition table on the disk and makes any
data on the disk inaccessible. If the drive is used in an array, you may not be able
to use the array again.
Do not initialize a disk that is part of a boot array. To determine which disks are
associated with a particular array, please refer to Viewing Array Properties.
To initialize drives:
1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC
utility.
2. From the ARC menu, select the Array Configuration Utility (ACU).
3. Select Initialize Drives (as shown in the next screenshot).
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4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wish to initialize and
press Insert (as shown in the screenshot below).
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5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown below).
6. Press Enter.
7. Read the warning message as shown in the screen.
8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct,
type Y to continue.
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Rebuilding Arrays
Notes:
Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant arrays (RAID 1) only.
If an array Build process (or initialization) is interrupted or critical with one member
missing, you must perform a Rebuild to optimized its functionality. For a critical
array Rebuild operation, the optimal drive is the source drive.
If no spare array exists and a hard disk drive fails, you need to create a spare
before you can rebuild an array.
To rebuild an array:
1. From the Main Menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown in the screen below).
From the list of arrays, select the array you want to rebuild.
2. Press Ctrl+R to rebuild.
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Using the Disk Utilities
The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard
disks.
To access the disk utilities:
1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC
utility.
2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities.
3. Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown below.)
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You can choose from the following options:
1. Format Disk: Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive by writing zeros to
the entire disk. Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not
need to be low-level formatted again.
Caution: Formatting destroys all data on the drive. Be sure to back up your data
before performing this operation.
2. Verify Disk Media—Scans the media of a disk drive for defects.
Exiting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
1. Once you have completed RAID array configurations, press Esc to exit.
2. Select and press Yes to exit the Utility.
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1. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD into the CD drive before a system reboot, and
the screen "Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear.
2. Choose "Intel ICH5R/6300 ESB Driver by 3rd Party (Adaptec)" from the list and
press <Enter>.
3. From the next screen displayed, choose the OS driver you want to install and
press <Enter>.
4. Insert a formatted diskette into drive A: and press <Enter> as prompted.
5. Exit the program after the process is completed. Then, reboot the system.
6 Insert the Microsoft Windows OS Setup CD in the CD drive, and the system will
start to boot up from the CD.
7. Press the <F6> key when the message "Press F6 if you need to install a third
party SCSI or RAID driver" displays.
8. When the Windows OS Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify additional
device(s).
9. Insert the driver diskette "Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA Raid Controller Driver"
into drive A: and press the <Enter> key.
10. Choose "Adaptec Embedded Host Serial ATA Raid Controller" from the list
indicated in the Windows OS Setup Screen, and press the <Enter> key.
11. Press the <Enter> key to continue the installation process. (If you need to specify
any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time.) Once all devices are
specified, press the <Enter> key to continue with the installation.
12. From the Windows OS Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. The OS Setup will
automatically load all device files and then, continue the Windows OS installation.
13. After the Windows OS installation is completed, the system will automatically
reboot.
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C-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers
A. Installing Additional Drivers
After you've installed the Windows Operating System, the screen shown below will
appear. You are now ready to install additional software and drivers. To install, click
the icons to the right of these items.
Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen
Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files
for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each
item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must
re-boot the system before moving on to the next item on the list. You should
install everything here except for the Super Doctor utility, which is optional. The
bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.
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Supero Doctor III
The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote
management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local
management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the
CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment
and operations of your system. Supero Doctor III displays crucial system information
such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status. See the Figure below
for a display of the Supero Doctor III interface.
Note: The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor III is ADMIN / ADMIN.
Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)
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Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)
Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Website at: ftp://
ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's
Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For
Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II.
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Appendix D
System Specifications
Processors
Single or dual Intel® Xeon® 4 LV or ULV processors in 479-pin PGA sockets
Note: Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors
(http://www.supermicro.com/support/).
Chipset
Intel E7520/6300ESB
Memory Capacity
Eight (8) 240-pin DIMM slots to support a maximum of 16 GB registered ECC
DDR2-400 SDRAM
Serial ATA Controller
On-chip (6300ESB) controller (RAID 0, 1, JBOD)
Serial ATA Backplane
SATA backplane (CSE-SATA-810) for two (2) hot-swap SATA drives
Main Drive Bays
Two (2) drive bays to house two (2) standard SATA drives
Peripheral Bays
One (1) 3.5" floppy drive
One (1) slim CD-ROM drive
PCI Expansion Slots
One 64-bit 133/100 MHz PCI-X slot (with riser card, included)
Serverboard
Model: X6DLP-EG2 (ATX Form Factor)
Dimensions: 12 x 9.6 in (305 x 244 mm)
Chassis
Model: SC811LT-260: (1U Rackmount)
Dimensions: (WxHxD) 16.7 x 1.7 x 22 in. (424 x 43 x 559 mm)
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Weight
Net (Bare Bone): 28 lbs. (12.7 kg.)
Net (Gross): 34 lbs. (15.5 kg.)
System Cooling
Two (2) 4-cm fans
System Input Requirements
AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC
Rated Input Current: 115V to 230V (5A max)
Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Power Supply
Rated Output Power: 260W (Model# EFA250, Part# PWS-0055)
Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (20A), +5V (25A), +12V (13A), -12V (.8A),
+5Vsb (2A)
BTU Rating
1372 BTUs/hr (for rated output power of 260W)
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 90º F)
Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)
Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Regulatory Compliance
Electromagnetic Emissions:
FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class B
Electromagnetic Immunity:
EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4,
EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)
Safety:
EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant
UL Listed (USA)
CUL Listed (Canada)
TUV Certified (Germany)
CE Marking (Europe)
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