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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It pro-
vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-
U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT. Installation and maintenance should be performed by
experienced technicians only.
The SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT is a high-end server
based on the SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U 1U rackmount chassis and the
PDSMU, a single processor serverboard that supports Intel® Xeon® 3000 Series,
Pentium® D, Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium 4, and Celeron D processors in an
LGA775 Package at a Front Side (System) Bus speed of 1066/667/533 MHz and
up to 8 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM.
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 PDSMU serverboard and
the SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis, which comprise the SuperServer
5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5015M-UR/
5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT into a rack and check out the server configuration
prior to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and
memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the
manual for their installation.
Chapter 3: System Interface
Refer here 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 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the PDSMU serverboard, including the
locations and functions of connections, 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 SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-
560U server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when
installing, removing or reconfiguring drives and when replacing system power supply
modules and cooling fans.
Chapter 7: BIOS
The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-
tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines
Appendix E: System Specifications
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Notes
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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 ................................................................................ 1-3
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-6
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
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
UID ........................................................................................................... 3-1
Reset ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Universal Information LED ....................................................................... 3-2
NIC2 ......................................................................................................... 3-3
NIC1 ......................................................................................................... 3-3
HDD .......................................................................................................... 3-3
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-3
3-4 SATA Drive Carrier LEDs ............................................................................... 3-3
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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 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 5-2
5-3 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 5-5
Connecting Data Cables .......................................................................... 5-5
Connecting Power Cables ....................................................................... 5-5
Connecting the Control Panel .................................................................. 5-6
5-4 I/O Ports ......................................................................................................... 5-7
5-5 Installing Memory ........................................................................................... 5-7
5-6 Adding PCI Cards ........................................................................................... 5-9
5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10
PDSMU Layout ...................................................................................... 5-10
PDSMU Quick Reference ...................................................................... 5-11
5-8 Connector Definitions ................................................................................... 5-12
ATX Power Connector ........................................................................... 5-12
Processor Power Connector .................................................................. 5-12
NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-12
Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-12
HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
NIC1 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
NIC2 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
Universal Information LED ..................................................................... 5-13
Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-14
Reset Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ............................................................... 5-14
Universal Serial Bus Headers ................................................................ 5-15
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-15
Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-15
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-16
Speaker Connector ................................................................................ 5-16
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ......................................... 5-16
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-16
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Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-17
Power SMB Connector .......................................................................... 5-17
Power Supply Fail .................................................................................. 5-17
Alarm Reset ........................................................................................... 5-17
LAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ....................................................................... 5-18
Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-18
5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-19
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-19
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-19
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-19
LAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-20
Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-20
Power Force On Enable/Disable ........................................................... 5-20
5-10 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-21
LAN1/2 LEDs ......................................................................................... 5-21
LE1 ......................................................................................................... 5-21
PWR_LED .............................................................................................. 5-21
5-11 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections ................................................... 5-22
Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-22
IDE Connector ........................................................................................ 5-23
SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 5-23
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
Replacing System Fans ........................................................................... 6-3
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ...................................................................... 6-4
6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-9
5015M-UR/5015M-NTR: Power Supply Failure ....................................... 6-9
5015M-UR/5015M-NTR: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ........... 6-9
5015M-U/5015M-NT: Power Supply Failure .......................................... 6-10
5015M-U/5015M-NT: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply .............. 6-10
Chapter 7: BIOS
7-1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 Running Setup ................................................................................................ 7-2
7-3 Main BIOS Setup ............................................................................................ 7-2
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7-4 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................. 7-6
7-5 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-16
7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-17
7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-18
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines
Appendix E: System Specifications
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
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Overview
The 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT is a 1U server comprised of two
main subsystems: the SC815TQ-R450U (5015M-UR/5015M-NTR)/SC815TQ-560U
(5015M-U/5015M-NT) chassis and the PDSMU single processor serverboard.
Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have
been certified for use with the server (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the
serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with
the system, as listed below:
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One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824(B)]
One (1) slim floppy drive [FPD-PNSC-S(B)]
Three (3) sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans (FAN-0086L)
One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-00033-01)
One (1) IDE cable (CBL-0139L)
One (1) passive CPU heatsink (SNK-P0016)
Riser Cards: (see Section 5-6 for details)
One (1) RSC-R1UU-E8R+ for PCI-E x4 card
One (1) CSE-R1UU-UE8 for PCI-E card (5015M-UR/5015M-U only)
One (1) CSE-R1UU-2E8 for two PCI-E cards (5015M-NTR/5015M-NT only)
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SATA Accessories
One (1) SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-815TQ)
One (1) SATA iPASS cable (CBL-0188L) (5015M-UR/5015M-U only)
Four (4) SAS drive carriers (MCP-220-00001-01)
One (1) SATA cable (CBL-0190L) (5015M-NTR/5015M-NT only)
One (1) SGPIO cable (CBL-0157) (5015M-NTR/5015M-NT only)
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One (1) rackmount kit (CSE-PT51L)
One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
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Note: a "V" at the end of the server name indicates the chassis is silver, "B" indicates
black.
1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT lies
the PDSMU, a single processor serverboard based on Intel's 3010 chipset. Below
are the main features of the PDSMU (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the
chipset).
Processors
The PDSMU supports a single 775-pin Intel® Xeon® 3000 Series, Pentium® D,
Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium 4, and Celeron D processors at a FSB speed
of 1066/667/533 MHz. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our
web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
Memory
The PDSMU has four 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 8 GB of un-
buffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM. Memory may be installed in
either interleaved or non-interleaved configurations. Please refer to Chapter 5 for
details.
UIO (5015M-UR)
The PDSMU is a specially-designed serverboard that features Supermicro's UIO
(Universal I/O) technology. UIO serverboards have a PCI-Express x8 connector
that can support any one of several types of UIO card types to add SAS ports,
additional LAN ports, etc. to the serverboard. This allows the user to tailor the
serverboard to their own needs. Note: the 5015M-UR does not come with a UIO
card installed.
Serial ATA
An on-chip (ICH7R) SATA controller is integrated into the PDSMU to provide a
four-port, 3 Gb/sec Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported.
The SATA drives are hot-swappable units. Note: The operating system you use
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must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability and RAID function of
the SATA drives.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
One floppy drive controller and one onboard ATA/100 controller are provided to
support up to two IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports
include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and
keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
ATI Graphics Controller
The PDSMU features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000
graphics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifically for servers, featuring low
power consumption, high reliability and superior longevity.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni-
tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
1-3 Server Chassis Features
The SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT is a high-end, sca-
leable server platform built upon the SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U 1U server
chassis. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC815TQ-
R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis.
System Power
The SC815TQ-R450U (5015M-UR/5015M-NTR) features a redundant 450W power
supply consisting of two power modules. The system does not need to be shut down
when replacing or removing a single power supply module. The SC815TQ-560U
(5015M-U/5015M-NT) features a single 560W power supply module. The system
must be shut down when replacing or removing this power supply module.
SATA Subsystem
The SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis was designed to support four hot-
swap SATA hard drives. Note: In the 5015M-NTR/5015M-NT, SATA drives are
connected to the onboard SATA ports.
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PCI Expansion Slots
5015M-UR/5015M-U: A riser card on the right side of the chassis supports one
PCI-E x4 card. The left side supports a UIO card and one PCI-E x8 card.
5015M-NTR/5015M-NT: A riser card on the right side of the chassis supports one
PCI-E x4 card. The left side supports two PCI-E x8 cards. See section 5-6 for
details. (Right and left refer to the side when viewed from the front of the system.
The 5015M-NTR/5015M-NT does not support a UIO card.)
Front Control Panel
The chassis' control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs
indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity (two) and overheat/fan fail/
power fail. A main power button and system reset button are also included.
I/O Backplane
The SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U is a 1U form factor chassis. Ports on the
I/O backplane include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse
and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports. A UID (Unit Identifier) button
and LED are also located beside the LAN2 Ethernet port.
Cooling System
The SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis has an innovative cooling design
that features three sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section
of the chassis. There is a "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in BIOS that allows
chassis fan speed to be determined by system temperature. The power supply
module also includes a cooling fan.
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Figure 1-1. Intel 3010 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
LGA775_PROCESSOR
VRM 11.0
CK410 CLK
FSB: 1066/800/533MHz
DDR2
CH_A1-2
CH_B1-2
DDR2_667/533/400
PCIE_x8
PCIE_x8
Intel 3010
MCH
1x PCIE_x8
1x PCIE_x8
1PCIE_x16 Slot
UDMA/100
S-ATA/300
PCIE_x1
PRI_IDE
1XGb_LAN
1XGb_LAN
PCIE_x1
ICH-7R
4 x SATA
PORTS
PCI_32_BUS
ATI
ES1000
LPC
USB
USB 2.0/1.1
PORT_0~5
W83627HG
LPC I/O
FWH
SMBUS I/F
W83793G
H/W
MONITOR
KB.
FDD.
SER.1
SER.2
PRN.
MS.
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1-4 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address:
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
+1 (408) 503-8000
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
+1 (408) 503-8008
[email protected] (General Information)
www.supermicro.com
Web Site:
Europe
Address:
Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
+31 (0) 73-6400390
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
+31 (0) 73-6416525
[email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address:
Super Micro, 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:
Tel:
886-2-8228-1366, ext.132 or 139
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Chapter 2: Server Installation
Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5015M-
UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT up and running. Following these steps in the
order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum
amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your system has come to you with
the processors and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrat-
ed with a serverboard, processors, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter
or section noted in each step for details on installing specific components.
2-2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/
5015M-NT 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 5015M-UR/5015M-
U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT. 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. Be sure
to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT 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 minimum 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).
- This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccord-
ing to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
Warnings and Precautions!
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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 simul-
taneously 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 tempera-
ture 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 tempera-
ture (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 connec-
tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power
strips, etc.).
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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-
NTR/5015M-NT into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. 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. 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 in the rack mounting kit. Each
assembly consists of two sections: an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly
to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack
itself (see Figure 2-1). Two pairs of short brackets to be used on the front side of
the outer rails are also included.
Installing the Inner Rails
Both the left and right side inner rails have been pre-attached to the chassis.
Proceed to the next step.
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
(right side rail shown)
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Installing the Outer Rails
Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach
a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear
side of the right outer rail. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper
distance so that the rail can fit snugly into the rack. Secure the short bracket to the
front side of the outer rail with two screws and the long bracket to the rear side of
the outer rail with three screws. Repeat these steps for the left outer rail.
Locking Tabs
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 the Rack Rails
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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 chas-
sis 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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Chapter 2: Server Installation
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
To install the 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT into a Telco type rack,
use two L-shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine
how far follow the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should
be positioned to balance the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included
on your server, remove it. Then attach the two front brackets to each side of the
chassis, then the two rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accom-
modate the width of the telco rack. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and
tightening the brackets to the rack.
Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup
After you install the 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT in the rack, you
will need to open the top cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed
and all the connections have been made.
1. Accessing the inside of the system (see Figure 2-5)
First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it
locks (you will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chas-
sis to release the top cover (1). Push the cover away from you (toward the rear of
the chassis) until it stops (2). You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to
gain full access to the inside of the server.
To remove the system from the rack completely, depress the locking tabs in the
chassis rails (push the right-side tab down and the left-side tab up) to continue to
pull the system out past the locked position.
2. Check the CPUs (processors)
You may have one or two processors already installed in the serverboard. Each
processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor and
heatsink installation.
3. Check the system memory
Your 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 add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for details
on installing PCI add-on cards.
5. Check all cable connections and airflow
Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the
chassis airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.
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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System
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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup
Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives
and SATA backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been
made.
1. Accessing the drive bays
All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD-
ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The SATA
disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without
removing the top chassis cover.
2. DVD-ROM and floppy disk drives
A slim DVD-ROM and floppy drive should be preinstalled in your server. Refer
to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM and/or floppy disk drive to the
system.
3. Check the SATA disk drives
Depending upon your system's configuration, your system may have one or
more drives already installed. If you need to install SATA drives, please refer to
Chapter 6.
4. Check the airflow
Airflow is provided by three sets of 4-cm fans (each set of fans consists of two
fans that are mounted back to back). The system component layout was care-
fully designed to direct sufficient cooling airflow to the components that generate
the most heat. 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 cords from the power supply modules 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) source.
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Chapter 3: System Interface
Chapter 3
System Interface
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Overview
There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SATA 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 and an on/off switch on the power supply. 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 three push-buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button,
a UID button and a power on/off button.
ꢀ
UID: Depressing the UID (unit identifier) button illuminates an LED on both
the front and rear of the chassis for easy system location in large stack configura-
tions. The LED will remain on until the button is pushed a second time. Another
UID button on the rear of the chassis serves the same function.
ꢀ
Reset: Use the reset button to reboot the system.
ꢀ
Power: The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the
power supply to the server system. 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 th SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U
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.
ꢀ
Universal Information LED: When this LED blinks red quickly, it indicates
a fan failure and when blinking red slowly a power failure. This LED will be blue
when used for UID (Unit Identifier). 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. See the table below for descriptions of the LED
states.
Figure 3-1. Universal Information LED States
Universal Information LED States
State
Indication
Fast Blinking Red (1x/sec)
Solid Red
Fan Fail
CPU Overheat
Power Fail
Slow Blinking Red (1x/4 sec)
Solid Blue
Local UID Button Depressed
IPMI-Activated UID
Blinking Blue
Note: deactivating the UID LED must be performed in the same way it was acti-
vated. (If the UID LED was activated via IPMI, you can only turn the LED off via
IPMI and not with the UID button.)
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ꢀ
NIC2: Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing .
1
ꢀ
ꢀ
NIC1: Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing.
HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 5015M-UR/
5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT this light indicates SATA and/or DVD-ROM
drive activity when flashing.
ꢀ
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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SATA Drive Carrier LEDs
Each Serial ATA drive carrier has two LEDs.
ꢀ
Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SATA drive car-
rier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED
to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.
ꢀ
Red: The red LED indicates two states. When blinking, it indicates the drive
is rebuilding. When solid, it indicates a drive failure. If a SATA drive fails, you
should be notified by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter
6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.
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Chapter 4: System Safety
Chapter 4
System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions
!
Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from
harm and the system 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 the DVD-ROM and floppy drives (not necessary for SATA
drives). When disconnecting power, you should first power down the system
with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power
supply modules 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 electrostatic discharge as protection
from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically
designed as electrical insulators.
ꢀ The power supply power cord 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 polarities (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.
ꢀ DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with
a DVD-ROM 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.
ꢀMainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-
ture Coefficient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service
technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one
replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.
4-2 General Safety Precautions
!
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
ꢀ Keep the area around the SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/
5015M-NT clean and free of clutter.
ꢀ The SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT weighs
approximately 45/42 lbs. (20.5/19.1 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.
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ꢀ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.
4-3 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 any board from its 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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4-4 Operating Precautions
!
Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5015M-
UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out
of warranty damage to the 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT system
can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery
LITHIUM BATTERY
BATTERY HOLDER
LITHIUM BATTERY
BATTERY HOLDER
OR
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5
Advanced Serverboard Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to
the PDSMU 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 chas-
sis completely when you have finished working on the serverboard to protect and
cool the system sufficiently.
5-1 Handling the Serverboard
Static electrical discharge can damage electronic components. To prevent dam-
age 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 sup-
port 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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5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation
When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label
area of the fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive
surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system
from booting up.
!
IMPORTANT! Always connect the power cord last and remove it first before add-
ing, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install
the processor into the CPU socket before you install the heatsink and fan. If
installing one processor only, install it into CPU socket #1.
Notes:
Intel's boxed CPU package contains a CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you
buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel-certified multi-directional
heatsinks and fans.
When purchasing an LGA 775 CPU or when receiving a serverboard with one pre-
installed, make sure that the CPU plastic cap is in place and none of the CPU pins
are bent; otherwise, contact the retailer immediately.
Installing the Processor
1. A black PnP cap is attached to the
load plate to protect the CPU socket.
Press the load lever down and away
from the retention clasp to release the
load plate from its locked position.
Load lever
PnP cap
2. Gently lift the load lever to open the
load plate.
Load plate released
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3. Use your thumb and your index
finger to hold the CPU at opposite
sides.
4. Align pin1 of the CPU (the corner
marked with a triangle) with the
notched corner of the CPU socket.
5. Find the corner of the CPU that
has a semi-circle cutout below a gold
dot (CPU key). This corner should be
aligned with the cutout on the socket
(socket key).
Gold dot
Socket key
CPU key
6. Once aligned, carefully lower the
CPU straight down into the socket.
Do not drop the CPU on the socket,
do not move the CPU horizontally
or vertically and do not rub the CPU
against any surface or any of the
contacts, which may damage the
CPU and/or contacts.
Notched corner
CPU pin 1
7. With the CPU in the socket, inspect
the four corners of the CPU to make
sure that it is properly installed.
Load lever
8. Use your thumb to gently push the
load lever down until it snaps into the
retention clasp.
CPU installed in socket
9. If the CPU is properly installed
into the socket, the PnP cap will be
automatically released from the load
plate when the lever locks. Remove
the cap. Repeat steps to install a
second CPU if desired.
Warning! Keep the plastic PnP cap.
The serverboard must be shipped
with the PnP cap properly installed
to protect the CPU socket. Ship-
ment without the PnP cap properly
installed will void the warranty.
PnP cap released
from load plate
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Installing the Heatsink
1. Do not apply any thermal grease
to the heatsink or the CPU die; the
required amount has already been
applied.
2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU
so that the four mounting holes are
aligned with those on the (preinstalled)
heatsink retention mechanism.
3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e.
the #1 and the #2 screws) until just
snug. Do not fully tighten the screws
or you may damage the CPU.)
4. Add the two remaining screws then
finish the installation by fully tightening
all four screws.
Removing the Heatsink
Warning! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be
removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please
follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the
!
CPU socket.
1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the serverboard in the sequence as
show in the picture above.
2. Hold the heatsink and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do
not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink!!)
3. Once the heatsink is loose, remove it from the CPU.
4. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease.
Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before you re-install the
heatsink.
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5-3 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 reroute them 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 diagram in this
chapter for connector locations.
ꢀ DVD-ROM Drive cable (IDE#1)
ꢀ Control Panel cable (JF1, see next page)
ꢀ SATA cables, 5015M-NTR/5015M-NT only (SATA0 ~ SATA3)
ꢀ SGPIO cable, 5015M-NTR/5015M-NT only (SGPIO1 to SATA back-
plane)
Connecting Power Cables
The PDSMU has a 20-pin primary power supply connector designated "JPW1" for
connection to the ATX power supply. Connect the appropriate connector from the
power supply to JPW1 to supply power to the serverboard. See the Connector
Definitions section in this chapter for power connector pin definitions.
In addition, your power supply must be connected to the 8-pin Processor Power
connector at JPW2.
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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 indi-
cators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of
each header.
All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cable to simplify their
connection. The red wire in the ribbon cable plugs into pin 1 of JF1. Connect
the other end of the cable 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 descrip-
tions of JF1.
Figure 5-1. Front Control Panel Header Pins (JF1)
20 19
Ground
NMI
x (key)
x (key)
Vcc
Power LED
HDD LED
Vcc
NIC1
Vcc
NIC2
OH/Fan Fail/Power Fail/UID LED
Power Fail LED
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Ground
Reset
Power
Ground
2
1
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5-4 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. Rear Panel I/O Ports
Mouse
(Green)
COM1 Port
(Turquoise)
VGA Port
(Blue)
USB0/1 Ports
LAN1
LAN2
UID
Keyboard
(Purple)
5-5 Installing Memory
Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules
to prevent any possible damage. Also note that memory may be
interleaved to improve performance (see step 1).
DIMM Installation
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with slot
DIMM#1A and DIMM#1B. Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory are sup-
ported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots. Populating two slots at
a time (DIMM1A + DIMM1B, DIMM2A + DIMM2B, etc.) with memory modules of
the same size and of the same type will result in dual-channel, interleaved memory
which is faster than the single-channel, non-interleaved memory.
2. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along
the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incorrectly.
3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot.
Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above).
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Memory Support
The PDSMU supports up to 8 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2-667/533/400
SDRAM. Interleaved memory requires modules of the same size and speed to be
installed in pairs. Do not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds. Notes: Due to
OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than 4 GB of memory.
Due to memory allocation to system devices, memory remaining available for op-
erational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory
availability is disproportional. (Refer to the table below for details.)
Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability
System Device
Size
Physical Memory Remaining
(4 GB Total System Memory)
Firmware Hub flash memory 1 MB
(System BIOS)
3.99
Local APIC
4 KB
2 MB
3.99
3.99
Area Reserved for the
chipset
I/O APIC (4 Kbytes)
4 KB
3.99
3.76
3.51
3.01
PCI Enumeration Area 1
PCI Express (256 MB)
256 MB
256 MB
512 MB
PCI Enumeration Area 2
(if needed) -Aligned on
256-MB boundary-
VGA Memory
TSEG
16 MB
1 MB
2.85
2.84
2.84
Memory available to System
BIOS & OS applications
Figure 5-3. Installing DIMM into Slot
DDR2 FBD DIMM
To Install: Insert module vertically
and press down until it snaps into
place. Pay attention to the bottom
notch.
To Remove: Use your thumbs
to gently push each release tab
outward to free the DIMM from the
slot.
Top View of DDR2 FBD Slot
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5-6 Adding PCI Cards
1. PCI Expansion Slots
Two riser cards are used to support add-on cards to the system. The SC815TQ-
R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis can accommodate one standard size (full height
full length) and one low profile PCI expansion card. When viewed from the chassis
front, the standard size card installs to the left and the low-profile card installs to
the right side.
PCI cards are installed into riser cards that have been pre-installed to the system.
An additional two riser cards are included to support PCI-E add-on cards. See
configuration list below.
2. PCI card installation
Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure you install it into the correct riser
card. Begin by releasing the locking tab that corresponds to the slot you wish to
populate. Insert the expansion card into the correct riser card, pushing down with
your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card.
PCI Slot/Card Configurations
5015M-UR/5015M-NTR
Left Side Riser Card
CSE-R1UU-UE8 (preinstalled)
Right Side Riser Card
RSC-R1UU-E8R+
Expansion card supported
1x UIO card and 1x PCI-E x8 card
Expansion card supported
1x PCI-Express x4 card
5015M-U/5015M-NT
Left Side Riser Card
CSE-R1UU-2E8 (preinstalled)
Right Side Riser Card
RSC-R1UU-E8R+
Expansion card supported
2x PCI-E x8 cards
Expansion card supported
1x PCI-Express x4 card
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5-7 Serverboard Details
Figure 5-4. SUPER PDSMU Layout
(not drawn to scale)
LE1
VGA
Kb/
Mouse
COM1
USB0/1
UID
LAN2
LAN1
JWOR
Speaker
Battery
JPL1
JPL2
BIOS
USB4/5
J9
JBT1
JPG1
JWD
ATI
ES1000
ICH7R
USB2/3
SATA0
SATA1
SATA2
South Bridge
JPF
WOL
SATA3
PW4
Intel 3010
PW3
JAR
North Bridge
JLED
JL1
JF1
LGA 775
CPU
FAN1
FAN5
FAN3
FAN4
Notes
Jumpers not noted are for test purposes only.
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PDSMU Quick Reference
Jumper
Description
Default Setting
JAR
JBT1
JPF
JPG1
JPL1/JPL2
JWD
Alarm Reset Enable
CMOS Clear
Power Force-On
VGA Enable
Giga-bit LAN 1/2 Enable
Watch Dog Enable
Open (Disabled)
See Section 5-9
Open (Disabled)
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Pins 1-2 (Reset)
Connector
COM1/COM2
Fans 1-6
Floppy
IDE#1
Description
COM1 (Port)/COM 2 (Header)
Fan Headers
Floppy Disk Connector
IDE Connector
J9
Speaker Header
JF1
JL1
JLED
JPW1
Front Control Panel Header
Chassis Intrusion Header
Power LED Header
24-Pin ATX Power Connector
JPW2
8-pin Power Connector (Required)
Wake On Ring header
Ethernet RJ45 (Gigabit LAN) Ports
Power Supply Fail Connector
Power System Management Bus (I2C)
Serial ATA Ports
Proprietary Power Connector (for UIO)
SIMSO IPMI Slot
Unit Identifier Button
JWOR
LAN1/LAN2
PW3
PW4
SATA 0-3
SEPC
SIMSO
UID
USB0/1
USB2/3,USB4/5
WOL
Universal Serial Bus Ports
Universal Serial Bus Headers
Wake On LAN header
LEDs
LE1
Description
UID LED Indicator*
PWR-LED
Power Ready LED Indicator
*LE1: When this blue LED is on, either the control panel UID button or the back panel
UID button has been pressed by the user to indicate the location of the unit.
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5-8 Connector Definitions
ATX Power 24-pin Connector
Pin Definitions (JPW1)
Pin# Definition
Pin #
1
Definition
+3.3V
+3.3V
COM
ATX Power Connector
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
+3.3V
-12V
2
The primary ATX power supply con-
nector meets the SSI (Superset ATX)
24-pin specification. Make sure that
the orientation of the connector is
correct. See the table on the right for
pin definitions.
COM
PS_ON
COM
COM
COM
Res (NC)
+5V
3
4
+5V
5
COM
6
+5V
7
COM
8
PWR_OK
5VSB
+12V
9
+5V
10
11
12
+5V
+12V
COM
+3.3V
Processor Power Connector
Processor Power
Pin Definitions (JPW2)
Pins
Definition
Ground
+12V
JPW2 must also be connected to the
power supply to provide power for the
processor(s). See the table on the
right for pin definitions.
1 through 4
5 through 8
NMI Button
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.
Pin# Definition
19
20
Control
Ground
Power LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Power LED
Pin# Definition
The Power LED connection is located
on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the
table on the right for pin definitions.
15
16
Vcc
Control
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HDD LED
HDD LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED
connection is located on pins 13 and
14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive
LED cable to display disk activity.
Refer to the table on the right for pin
definitions.
13
14
Vcc
HD Active
NIC1 LED
NIC1 LED
The NIC1 (Network Interface Control-
ler) LED connection is located on pins
11 and 12 of JF1. Attach the NIC1
LED cable to display network activity.
Refer to the table on the right for pin
definitions.
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
11
12
Vcc
Ground
NIC2 LED
NIC2 LED
The NIC2 (Network Interface Control-
ler) LED connection is located on pins
9 and 10 of JF1. Attach the NIC2
LED cable to display network activity.
Refer to the table on the right for pin
definitions.
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
9
Vcc
10
Ground
Universal Info. LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Universal Information LED
Pin# Definition
7
8
Vcc
Connect an LED to pins 7 and 8 of
JF1 to provide advanced warning of
chassis overheating or fan failure.
These pins also work with the front
UID indicator, which will activate as
either a solid or flashing blue LED
depending on whether the LED was
activated via IPMI or the UID button.
Refer to the tables on the right for pin
definitions and status indicators.
Control
Red LED Indications
State
Solid
Indication
Overheat
Blinking (fast)
Fan Fail
Blinking (slow) Power Fail
Blue LED Indications
State
Indication
Solid
UID (via Button)
UID (via IPMI)
Blinking
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Power Fail LED
Power Fail LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The Power Fail LED connection is
located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Re-
fer to the table on the right for pin
definitions.
Pin# Definition
5
6
Vcc
Ground
Reset Button
Reset Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The Reset Button connection is lo-
cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach
it to the hardware reset switch on the
computer case. Refer to the table on
the right for pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
3
4
Reset
Ground
Power Button
The Power Button connection is
located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Mo-
mentarily contacting both pins will
power on/off the system. This button
can also be configured to function
as a suspend button (see the Power
Button Mode setting in BIOS). To turn
off the power when set to suspend
mode, depress the button for at least
4 seconds. Refer to the table on the
right for pin definitions.
Power Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
1
2
PW_ON
Ground
Universal Serial Bus
Universal Serial Bus
(USB0/1)
Pin Definitions (USB0/1)
USB0
USB1
Pin # Definition
Pin #
Definition
Two Universal Serial Bus ports are
located on the I/O backplane. USB0
is the bottom connector and USB1 is
the top connector. See the table on
the right for pin definitions.
1
2
3
4
5
+5V
1
2
3
4
5
+5V
PO-
PO-
PO+
Ground
N/A
PO+
Ground
Key
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Universal Serial Bus
Headers
Universal Serial Bus Headers
Pin Definitions (USB2/3, USB4/5)
USB2
Pin # Definition
USB3, USB4
Pin # Definition
Four additional USB headers (USB2/3
and USB4/5) are included on the
serverboard. These may be used for
front side access. A USB cable (not
included) is needed for the connec-
tion. See the table on the right for
pin definitions.
1
2
3
4
5
+5V
1
2
3
4
5
+5V
PO-
PO-
PO+
Ground
Key
PO+
Ground
NC
Serial Ports
Serial Port Pin Definitions
(COM1, COM2)
Pin #
Definition
DCD
Pin #
Definition
DSR
The COM1 serial port is located on
the IO backplane. COM2 is a header
on the serverboard (see serverboard
layout for location). See the table on
the right for pin definitions.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RXD
RTS
CTS
RI
TXD
DTR
Ground
10
NC
Note: Pin 10 is included on the header but not on
the port. NC indicates no connection.
Fan Headers
The PDSMU has six fan headers, des-
ignated Fan1 through Fan6. All are
4-pin fans to provide a Pulse Width
Modulated (PWM) signal, however
pins 1-3 of the headers are backward
compatible with traditional 3-pin fans.
Connect the CPU heatsink fan and
the system (chassis) fans to these
headers. Their speed is controlled via
Thermal Management with a BIOS
setting. See the tables on the right
for pin definitions.
Fan Header
Pin Definitions
(FAN1-6)
Pin# Definition
1
2
3
4
Ground (Black)
+12V (Red)
Tachometer
PWM Control
Note: When using Thermal Management set-
tings, please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans.
Please do not use both 3-pin fans and 4-pin fans
together.
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Chassis Intrusion
Chassis Intrusion
Pin Definitions (JL1)
Pin# Definition
A Chassis Intrusion header is located
1
2
Intrusion Input
Ground
at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable
to inform you of a chassis intrusion.
Speaker Connector
Speaker Connector
Pin Definitions (J9)
The speaker connector located at J9
allows you to choose between using
the internal or an external speaker.
For the internal speaker, jump pins 3
and 4. To use an external speaker,
place the speaker cable header on all
four pins. See the table on the right.
Pin Setting Definition
Pins 3-4 Internal Speaker
Pins 1-4 External Speaker
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and
PS/2 Mouse Ports
PS/2 Keyboard and
Mouse Ports
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2
mouse ports are located beside the
USB ports. See the table on the right
for pin definitions.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Data
NC
Ground
VCC
Clock
NC
Wake-On-LAN
Wake-On-LAN
Pin Definitions (WOL)
The Wake-On-LAN header is desig-
nated WOL. See the table on the right
for pin definitions. You must enable
the LAN Wake-Up setting in BIOS to
use this feature. You must also have
a LAN card with a Wake-on-LAN con-
nector and cable.
Pin# Definition
1
2
3
+5V Standby
Ground
Wake-up
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Wake-On-Ring
Wake-On-Ring
Pin Definitions
(JWOR)
The Wake-On-Ring header is desig-
nated JWOR. This function allows
your computer to receive and "wake-
up" by an incoming call to the modem
when in suspend state. See the table
on the right for pin definitions. You
must have a WOR card and cable to
use this feature.
Pin# Definition
1
2
Ground (Black)
Wake-up
Power SMB (I2C) Connector
PWR SMB (I2C)
Pin Definitions
The Power SMB (I2C) connector
(PW4) is used to monitor power sup-
plies, fans and system temperatures.
See the table on the right for pin
definitions.
Pin# Definition
1
2
Clock
Data
3
4
5
PWR Fail
Ground
+3.3V
Power Supply Fail
Power Supply Fail
Connect a cable from your power sup-
ply to the Power Supply Fail header
(PW3) to provide a warning of power
supply failure. This warning signal is
passed through the PWR_LED pin to
indicate a power failure. See the table
on the right for pin definitions.
Pin Definitions (PW3)
Pin# Definition
1
2
PWR 1: Fail
PWR 2: Fail
3
4
PWR 3: Fail
Signal: Alarm Reset
Note: This feature is only available when using
Supermicro redundant power supplies.
Alarm Reset (JAR)
The system will notify you in the event
of a power supply failure. This feature
assumes that Supermicro redundant
power supply units are installed in the
chassis. Connect a microswitch to the
JAR header to disable the power supply
fail alarm.
Alarm Reset
Pin Definitions (JAR)
Pin#
Definition
Ground
+5V
1
2
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LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports)
Two Ethernet ports (designated LAN1
and LAN2) are located beside the VGA
port on the I/O backplane. These ports
accept RJ45 type cables.
Power LED
Power LED
Pin Definitions (JLED)
The Power LED connector is desig-
Pin# Definition
nated JLED. Connect an LED here for
1
2
3
+5V
indication of power being supplied to
the serverboard. See the table on the
right for pin definitions.
Key
Ground
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5-9 Jumper Settings
Explanation of
Jumpers
3
2
1
To modify the operation of the
serverboard, jumpers can be used
to choose between optional settings.
Jumpers create shorts between two
pins to change the function of the
connector. Pin 1 is identified with a
squaresolderpadontheprintedcircuit
board. See the diagram at right for
an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
Refer to the serverboard layout page
for jumper locations.
Connector
Pins
Jumper
Setting
3
2
1
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 and 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.
VGA Enable/Disable
VGA Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings (JPG1)
JPG1 allows you to enable or disable
Jumper Setting Definition
the VGA port. The default position
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Enabled
Disabled
is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA.
See the table on the right for jumper
settings.
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LAN Enable/Disable
LAN Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings (JPL1, JPL2)
Change the setting of jumper JPL1
or JPL2 to enable or disable the
onboard Ethernet (RJ45) ports LAN1
and LAN2, respectively. See the table
on the right for jumper settings. The
default setting is enabled
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Enabled
Disabled
Watch Dog Enable/Disable
JWD controls the Watch Dog function.
Watch Dog is a system monitor that
can reboot the system when a software
application is “hung up”. Pins 1-2 will
cause WD to reset the system if an
application is hung up. Pins 2-3 will
generate a non-maskable interrupt sig-
nal for the application that is hung up.
See the table on the right for jumper
settings. Watch Dog must also be en-
abled in BIOS.
Watch Dog
Jumper Settings (JWD)
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Open
Reset
NMI
Disabled
Note: When enabled, the user needs
to write their own application software
to disable the Watch Dog Timer.
Power Force On Enable/
Disable
Power Force On
Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings (JPF)
Jumper Setting Definition
Jumper JPF allows you to enable or
disable the Power Force On function.
If enabled, the power will always stay
on automatically. If this function is
disabled (the normal setting), the user
needs to press the power button to
power on the system.
Open
Normal
Closed
Force On
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5-10 Onboard Indicators
LAN LED
Connection Speed Indicator
LAN1/LAN2 LEDs
LED Color Definition
Off
10 MHz
100 MHz
1 GHz
The Ethernet ports (located beside the
VGA port) have two LEDs. On each
Gigabit LAN port, one LED indicates
activity when blinking while the other
LED may be green, amber or off to
indicate the speed of the connection.
See the table on the right for the func-
tions associated with the connection
speed LED.
Green
Amber
LE1
UID LED Indicator
(LE1)
The LE1 LED located under the UID
button is the UID indicator LED. LE1
illuminates when UID is initiated either
by the UID button or via IPMI. If initi-
ated a second time, LE1 will turn off.
LED
Definition
Off
On
Normal
UID button depressed
When the LED blinks blue it means
the signal was initiated via IPMI. If
blue continuously it means a UID but-
ton initiated it.
Power Indicator LED
(PWR-LED)
PWR-LED
Color
Red
Definition
Power or CPU failure,
CPU overheat
The PWR-LED is located next to the
SEPC slot. Refer to the table on the
right for indicator definitions.
Amber
Green
System off, power cable
connected
System on, operation
normal
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5-11 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.
Floppy Connector
The floppy connector is designated
Floppy. See the table below for pin
definitions.
Floppy Drive Connector
Pin Definitions (Floppy)
Pin# Definition
Pin #
2
Definition
FDHDIN
1
Ground
Ground
Key
3
4
Reserved
FDEDIN
5
6
7
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
8
Index
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
Motor Enable
Drive Select B
Drive Select B
Motor Enable
DIR
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
STEP
Write Data
Write Gate
Track 00
Write Protect
Read Data
Side 1 Select
Diskette
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IDE Connector
IDE Drive Connector
Pin Definitions (IDE#1)
Pin# Definition
Pin #
2
Definition
Ground
There are no jumpers to con-
figure the onboard IDE#1 con-
nector. See the table on the
right for pin definitions.
1
Reset IDE
Host Data 7
Host Data 6
Host Data 5
Host Data 4
Host Data 3
Host Data 2
Host Data 1
Host Data 0
Ground
3
4
Host Data 8
Host Data 9
Host Data 10
Host Data 11
Host Data 12
Host Data 13
Host Data 14
Host Data 15
Key
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
DRQ3
Ground
I/O Write
I/O Read
IOCHRDY
DACK3
Ground
Ground
BALE
Ground
IRQ14
IOCS16
Addr1
Ground
Addr0
Addr2
Chip Select 0
Activity
Chip Select 1
Ground
SATA Ports
SATA Port Pin Definitions
(SATA0 ~ SATA3)
Pin #
Definition
Ground
TXP
See the table on the right for
pin definitions for the onboard
SATA ports.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
TXN
Ground
RXN
RXP
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 mainte-
nance on the SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis. For component installa-
tion, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems
encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the next step.
Tools Required
The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a
Philips screwdriver.
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices
Electrostatic 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 damage.
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.
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Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views
Slim DVD-ROM Drive
Slim Floppy Drive (optional)
System LEDs
Control Panel
SATA Drive Bays
System Reset
Main Power
Power Supply Module
USB Ports
PCI Expansion Slots (w/ riser cards)
Mouse/Keyboard
COM1 Port
VGA Port
Ethernet Ports
Note: the SC815TQ-560U chassis (5015M-U/5015M-NT) has only a single power supply mod-
ule.
6-2 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 status indications.
These wires have been bundled together as a ribbon cable to simplify the connec-
tion. Connect the cable from JF1 on the serverboard to the appropriate header on
the Control Panel PCB (printed circuit board). Make sure the red wire plugs into
pin 1 on both connectors. Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path.
The control panel LEDs inform you of system status. See "Chapter 3: System
Interface" for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons. Details on JF1
can be found in "Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup."
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6-3 System Fans
Three 4-cm heavy duty counter-rotating fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer
5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT. Each fan unit is actually made up of
two fans joined back-to-back, which rotate in opposite directions. This counter-
rotating action generates exceptional airflow and works to dampen vibration levels.
It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a
good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and
cool the components. See Figure 6-2.
System Fan Failure
Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via a BIOS setting. If a fan fails,
the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the Universal Information LED on
the control panel will blink quickly. Replace any failed fan at your earliest conve-
nience with the same type and model (the system can continue to run with a failed
fan). Remove the top chassis cover while the system is still running to determine
which of the fans has failed. Then power down the system before replacing a fan.
Removing the power cords is also recommended as a safety precaution.
Replacing System Fans
1. Removing a fan
After turning off the power to the system, first remove the chassis cover and unplug
the fan cable from the motherboard. Unscrew the failed blower fan from the chassis
and pull it completely out from the serverboard.
2. Installing a new fan
Replace the failed fan with an identical 4-cm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro:
p/n FAN-0086L). Push the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while mak-
ing sure the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same
direction as the arrows on the other fans. Reposition the fan housing back over
the two mounting posts in the chassis, then reconnect the fan wires to the same
chassis fan headers you removed them from. Power up the system and check that
the fan is working properly and that the LED on the control panel has turned off.
Finish by replacing the chassis cover.
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Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans
Note: redundant power supply shown applies to 5015M-UR and 5015M-NTR only.
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal
Removing the Front Bezel
If your system has a front bezel (optional) attached to the chassis, you must first
remove it to gain access to the drive bays. To remove the bezel, first unlock the
front of the chassis then press the release knob (see Figure 6-3). Carefully re-
move the bezel with both hands. A filter located within the bezel can be removed
for replacement/cleaning. It is recommended that you keep a maintenance log of
filter cleaning/replacement, since its condition will affect the airflow throughout the
whole system.
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Figure 6-3. Removing the Front Bezel
1. Unlock
2. Press release knob
3. Remove bezel assembly
Accessing the Drive Bays
SATA 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 SATA drives.
Proceed to the next section for instructions.
DVD-ROM/Floppy Disk Drives: For installing/removing a DVD-ROM or floppy disk
drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-
NTR/5015M-NT by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "DVD-
ROM and Floppy Drive Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions.
Note: Only "slim" DVD-ROM and floppy drives will fit into the 5015M-UR/5015M-
U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT.
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SATA Drive Installation
1. Mounting a SATA drive in a drive carrier
The SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and
removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for
the drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must
remain in the chassis. To add a new drive, install a drive into the carrier with the
printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes align with those
in the carrier. Secure the drive to the carrier with six screws, as shown in Figure
6-4.
Figure 6-4. Mounting a SATA Drive in a Carrier
Use caution when working around the SATA backplane. Do not
touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no
ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the holes, which
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aid in proper airflow.
Important: Regardless of how many SATA drives are installed, all
drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper
airflow.
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2. Installing/removing hot-swap SATA drives
The SATA drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These
hard drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without
powering down the system. To remove a carrier, 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 6-5).
Note: Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot-plug ca-
pability of the SATA drives.
Figure 6-5. Removing a SATA Drive from the Server
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DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation
The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM
and floppy drive bays. The 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT acco-
modates only slim-line DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to
mount a slim-line DVD-ROM drive in the 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-
NT server.
You must power down the system before installing or removing a floppy or DVD-
ROM drive. First, release the retention screws that secure the server 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 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.
With the chassis cover removed, unplug the power and data cables from the drive
you want to remove. Then locate the locking tab at the rear of the drive. It will be
on the left side of the drive when viewed from the front of the chassis. Pull the tab
away from the drive and push the drive unit out the front of the chassis. Add a new
drive by following this procedure in reverse order. You may hear a faint *click* of the
locking tab when the drive is fully inserted. Remember to reconnect the data and
power cables to the drive before replacing the chassis cover and restoring power
to the system. Please be aware of the following:
• The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires.
• A color mark on a cable 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.
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6-5 Power Supply
5015M-UR/5015M-NTR
The SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-NTR has a 450 watt redundant power supply
configuration consisting of two hot-swap power modules. The power supply mod-
ules have an auto-switching capability, which enables them to automatically sense
and operate with a 100V - 240V input voltage.
Power Supply Failure
If either of the two power supply modules fail, the other module will take the full
load and allow the system to continue operation without interruption. The Universal
Information LED on the control panel will blink red slowly and remain so until the
failed module has been replaced. Replacement modules can be ordered directly
from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). The power supply mod-
ules have a hot-swap capability, meaning you can replace the failed module without
powering down the system.
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply
You do not need to shut down the system to replace a power supply module. The
redundant feature will keep the system up and running while you replace the failed
hot-swap module. Replace with the same model, which can be ordered directly
from Supermicro (see Contact Information in the Preface).
1. Removing the power supply
First unplug the power cord from the failed power supply module. To remove the
failed power module, push the release tab (on the back of the power supply) to
the side and then pull the module straight out (see Figure 6-6). The power supply
wiring was designed to detach automatically when the module is pulled from the
chassis.
2. Installing a new power supply
Replace the failed power module with another PWS-451-1R power supply module.
Simply push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click.
Finish by plugging the AC power cord back into the module.
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The SuperServer 5015M-U/5015M-NT has a single 560 watt power supply, which
is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate with
a 100v - 240v input voltage.
Power Supply Failure
If the power supply module fails, the system will shut down and you will need to
replace the module. Replacements can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see
contact information in the Preface). As there is only one power supply module in
the 5015M-U/5015M-NT, power must be completely removed from the server before
removing and replacing the power supply for whatever reason.
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply
1. Removing the power supply
First turn the power switch on the control panel off, then unplug the power cord
from the system. Replace with the same model (p/n PWS-561-1H20), which can
be ordered directly from Supermicro (see Contact Information in the Preface).
To remove the failed power module, first remove the screws that secure the power
supply to the chassis. Locate the colored release tab, push it to the right then pull
the module straight out with the handle provided (see Figure 6-6, redundant power
supply server shown). The power supply wiring was designed to detach automati-
cally when the module is pulled from the chassis.
2. Installing a new power supply
Replace the failed power supply with another identical power supply module. Care-
fully insert the new power supply into the open bay and push it completely into the
chassis until you hear a clicking sound, meaning it has been fully inserted. Secure it
to the chassis with the screwd you removed previously, then reconnect the AC power
cord and depress the power button on the control panel to restart the system.
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Figure 6-6. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply
Note: redundant power supply shown applies to 5015M-UR and 5015M-NTR only.
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Chapter 7
BIOS
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Introduction
This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the PDSMU. The
Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a
floppy disk-based program.
Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added
or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Su-
per Micro web site for any changes to the BIOS that may not be reflected in this
manual.
System BIOS
The BIOS is the Basic Input Output System used in all IBM® PC, XT™, AT®, and
PS/2® compatible computers. The Phoenix BIOS utility stores the system param-
eters, types of disk drives, video displays, etc. in the CMOS. The CMOS memory re-
quires very little electrical power. When the computer is turned off, a backup battery
provides power to the CMOS Logic, enabling it to retain system parameters. Each
time when the computer is powered on, the computer is configured with the values
stored in the CMOS Logic by the system BIOS, which gains control at boot up.
How To Change the Configuration Data
The CMOS information that determines the system parameters may be changed by
entering the BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing the
<Delete> key at the appropriate time during system boot. (See below.)
Starting the Setup Utility
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
BIOS Setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens,
such as the Security and Power menus. Beginning with Section 4-3, detailed de-
scriptions are given for each parameter setting in the Setup utility.
Warning: To prevent possible boot failure, do not shut down or reset the
system while updating BIOS.
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7-2 Running Setup
Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.
The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing
the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is
described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to
understand how to set the options (See the next page).
When you first power on the computer, the Phoenix BIOS™ is immediately acti-
vated.
While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two
ways:
1. By pressing <Delete> immediately after turning the system on, or
2. When the message shown below appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during
the POST (Power On Self-Test), press the <Delete> key to activate the main Setup
menu:
Press the <Delete> key to enter Setup
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Main BIOS Setup
All main Setup options are described in this section. The main BIOS Setup screen
is displayed below.
Use the Up/Down arrow keys to move among the different settings in each menu.
Use the Left/Right arrow keys to change the options for each setting.
Press the <Esc> key to exit the CMOS Setup Menu. The next section describes in
detail how to navigate through the menus.
Items that use submenus are indicated with the ꢀicon. With the item highlighted,
press the <Enter> key to access the submenu.
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Main BIOS Setup Menu
Main Setup Features
System Time
To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate
fields. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data.
System Date
Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields, and enter the correct
data. Press the <Enter> key to save the data.
BIOS Date
This field displays the date when this version of BIOS was built.
Legacy Diskette A
This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette A.
The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25 in, 720Kb 3.5 in, 1.44/1.25MB,
3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in.
Parallel ATA
This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Serial ATA
This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The
options are Disabled and Enabled.
Native Mode Operation
Select the native mode for ATA. The options are Serial ATA and Auto.
SATA Controller Mode
Select Compatible to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be automatically-
detected and be placed in the Legacy Mode by the BIOS. Select Enhanced
to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be to be automatically-detected and be
placed in the Native IDE Mode. Note: Enhanced mode is supported by Windows
2000 OS or later.
When the SATA Controller Mode is set to Enhanced, the following items will
display:
Serial ATA (SATA) RAID Enable
Select Enable to enable Serial ATA RAID Functions. (For a Windows OS
environment, use the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled. When this
item is set to Enabled, the item: "ICH RAID Code Base" will be available for
you to select either Intel or Adaptec Host RAID firmware. If this item is set to
Disabled, the item-SATA AHCI Enable will be available.) The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
ICH RAID Code Base (Available when SATA RAID is Enabled.)
Select Intel to enable Intel's SATARAID firmware. SelectAdaptec to useAdaptec's
HostRAID firmware. The options are Intel and Adaptec.
SATA AHCI (Available when SATA RAID is Disabled.)
Select Enable to enable the function of Serial ATAAdvanced Host Interface. (Use
caution when using this function. This feature is for advanced programmers
only. The options are Enabled and Disabled.)
ꢀIDE Primary Master/Slave, SATA Port 1, SATA Port 2, SATA Port 3
and SATA Port 4
These settings allow the user to set the parameters for the IDE Primary Master/
Slave SATA Port 1, SATA Port 2, SATA Port 3 and SATA Port 4 slots. Hit <Enter>
to activate the following sub-menu screen for detailed options of these items. Set
the correct configurations accordingly. The items included in the sub-menu are:
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Type
Selects the type of IDE hard drive. The option Auto will allow the BIOS to
automatically configure the parameters of the HDD installed at the connection.
Enter a number between 1 to 39 to select a predetermined HDD type. Select
User to allow the user to enter the parameters of the HDD installed. Select
CDROM if a CDROM drive is installed. Select ATAPI if a removable disk drive
is installed.
Multi-Sector Transfers
This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used
in multi-sector transfer. The options are Disabled, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and
16 Sectors.
LBA Mode Control
This item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Channel 0
Master Device via the LBA mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
32 Bit I/O
This option allows the user to enable or disable the function of 32-bit data transfer.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Transfer Mode
This option allows the user to set the transfer mode. The options are Standard,
Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2, Fast PIO3, Fast PIO4, FPIO3/DMA1 and FPIO4/DMA2.
Ultra DMA Mode
This option allows the user to select Ultra DMA Mode. The options are Disabled,
Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4, and Mode 5.
System Memory
This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present
in the system.
Extended Memory
This display informs you how much extended memory is recognized as being
present in the system.
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7-4 Advanced Setup
ChooseAdvancedfromthe PhoenixBIOSSetupUtilitymainmenuwiththearrowkeys.
You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub
menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>.
ꢀBoot Features
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
QuickBoot Mode
If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by
skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled
and Disabled. If Disabled, the POST routine will run at normal speed.
QuietBoot Mode
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the graphic logo screen during
boot-up.
ACPI Mode
Use the setting to determine if you want to employACPI (Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface) power management on your system. The options are
Yes and No.
Power Button Behavior
If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user
presses 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.
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Resume On Modem Ring
Select On to “wake your system up” when an incoming call is received by your
modem. The options are On and Off.
Resume On PME#
Select On to allow your system be woken up when signals are received by the
selected PME# of a PCI slot. The options are On and Off.
Power Loss Control
This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns
after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Stay Off, Power On, and
Last State.
Watch Dog
If enabled, this option will automatically reset the system if the system is not
active for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Summary Screen
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the summary screen which displays
the system configuration during bootup.
ꢀMemory Cache
Cache System BIOS Area
This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used
as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS to write (cache) data into this reserved
memory area. Select Write Protect to enable this function, and this area will be
reserved for BIOS ROM access only. Select Uncached to disable this function and
make this area available for other devices.
Cache Video BIOS Area
This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be
used as a Video BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS to write (cache) data into this
reserved memory area. Select Write Protect to enable the function and this area
will be reserved for Video BIOS ROM access only. Select Uncached to disable this
function and make this area available for other devices.
Cache Base 0-512K
If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the base memory area: block
0-512K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in Static DROM (SDROM)
or to be written into L1, L2 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations.
Select Uncached to disable this function. Select Write Through to allow data to be
cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time.
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Select Write Protect to prevent data from being written into the base memory
area of Block 0-512K. Select Write Back to allow the CPU to write data back
directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU
data processing and operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through, Write
Protect, and Write Back.
Cache Base 512K-640K
If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the memory area: 512K-640K to
be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in Static DROM (SDROM) or written
into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select Uncached
to disable this function. Select Write Through to allow data to be cached into the
buffer and written into the system memory at the same time. Select Write Protect
to prevent data from being written into the base memory area of Block 512-640K.
Select Write Back to allow the CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without
writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation. The
options are Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, and Write Back.
Cache Extended Memory
If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be
cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in Static DROM (SDROM) or written
into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select Uncached
to disable this function. Select Write Through to allow data to be cached into the
buffer and written into the system memory at the same time. Select Write Protect
to prevent data from being written into the extended memory area above 1 MB.
Select Write Back to allow the CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without
writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation. The
options are Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, and Write Back.
Discrete MTRR Allocation
Ifenabled,MTRRs(-MemoryTypeRangeRegisters)areconfiguredasdistinct,separate
units and cannot be overlapped. Set to Enabled to enhance graphic performance
when using a Linux graphic driver that requires write-combining configuration with
4GB or more memory. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
ꢀPCI Configuration
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices.
Onboard GLAN1/Onboard GLAN2 (Gigabit- LAN) OPROM Configure
Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from the GLAN port specified.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Reset Configuration Data
If set to Yes, this setting clears the Extended System Configuration Data- (ESCD)
area. The options are Yes and No.
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ꢀSlot1 PCI-Exp. x8, Slot2 PCI-Exp. x8 and Slot3 PCI-Exp. x4
Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the
following:
Option ROM Scan
When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.
Enable Master
This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Latency Timer
This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, high-
throughout device may benefit from a greater clock rate. The options are Default,
0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h. For Unix, Novell and
other Operating Systems, please select the option: other. If a drive fails after
the installation of a new software, you might want to change this setting and
try again. A different OS requires a different Bus Master clock rate.
Large Disk Access Mode
This setting determines how large hard drives are to be accessed. The options are
DOS or Other (for Unix, Novelle NetWare and other operating systems).
ꢀAdvanced Chipset Control
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
Warning: Use caution when changing the Advanced settings. Incorrect
values entered may cause system malfunction. Also, a very high DRAM
frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system instability. When
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this occurs, revert to the default setting.
Clock Spectrum Feature
If Enabled, the BIOS will monitor the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused
by the components and will attempt to decrease the interference whenever needed.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
ECC Conditions (Available when supported by the memory)
This setting specifies ECC Error conditions that will be treated as ECC Error Events.
The options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit, and Both.
ECC Error Handler (Available when supported by the memory)
This setting allows you to select the type of interrupt to be activated when an ECC
error occurs. The options are None, NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt), SMI (System
Management Interrupt) and SCI (System Control Interrupt.)
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USB Function
Select Enabled to activate the USB devices specified. The settings are Enabled
and Disabled.
Legacy USB Support
This setting allows you to enable support for Legacy USB devices. The settings
are Enabled and Disabled.
ꢀAdvanced Processor Options
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
CPU Speed
This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor.
Frequency Ratio (Available when supported by the CPU.)
The feature allows the user to set the internal frequency multiplier for the CPU.
The options are: Default and x12.
Core-Multi-Processing (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to
Intel's web site for more information.) The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Machine Checking (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to Enabled to use this function which will allow the CPU to detect and report
hardware (machine) errors via a set of model-specific registers (MSRs). The options
are Disabled and Enabled.
Enhanced Intel EIST Support (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and allows the
system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort
to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Enabled and
Disabled. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.
Thermal Management 2 (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to Enabled to use Thermal Management 2 (TM2) which will lower the CPU
voltage and frequency when the CPU temperature reaches a predefined overheat
threshold. Set to Disabled to use Thermal Manager 1 (TM1), allowing CPU clocking
to be regulated via CPU Internal Clock modulation when the CPU temperature
reaches the overheat threshold.
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Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU.)
The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The
CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. The default
settings are Disabled for the Intel 5100 Series Processors and Enable for the
5000 Series Processors.
Set Maximum Extended CPUID=3
Select Enabled to set the Maximum Extended CPUID value to 3. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
C1 Enhanced Mode (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State to lower CPU voltage/frequency to
prevent overheat. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: please refer to
Intel’s web site for detailed information.
Intel <R> Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by
the CPU.)
Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one platform
to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating
multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and
Disabled. Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off
and restart the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s web
site for detailed information.
No Execute Mode Memory Protection (Available when supported by the
CPU.)
Set to Enabled to allow the processor to classify areas in memory where an
application code can execute and where it cannot, and thus preventing a worm or
a virus from inserting and creating a flood of codes to overwhelm the processor or
damage the system during an attack.
Note: this feature is available when your OS and your CPU support the function of
Execute Disable Bit. The options are Disabled and Enabled. (For more information
regarding hardware/software support for this function, please refer to Intel's and
Microsoft's web sites.)
ꢀI/O Device Configuration
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
KBC Clock Input
This setting allows you to select clock frequency for KBC. The options are 6MHz,
8MHz, 12MHz, and 16MHz.
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Serial Port A
This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options are Enabled
(user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS- or OS- controlled).
Base I/O Address
This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port A. The
options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, and 2E8.
Interrupt
This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port A.
The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.
Serial Port B
This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options are Enabled
(user defined), Disabled, Auto (BIOS controlled) and OS Controlled.
Mode
This setting allows you to set the type of device that will be connected to serial
port B. The options are Normal and IR (for an infrared device).
Base I/O Address
This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port B. The
options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8.
Interrupt
This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port B.
The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.
Floppy Disk Controller
This setting allows you to assign control of the floppy disk controller. The options
are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS and OS controlled).
Base I/O Address
This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for the Floppy port. The
options are Primary and Secondary.
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ꢀDMI Event Logging
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
Event Log Validity
This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting.
Event Log Capacity
This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity. It is not a setting.
View DMI Event Log
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log.
Event Logging
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable event logging.
ECC Event Logging
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable ECC event logging.
Mark DMI Events as Read
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark the DMI events as read.
Clear All DMI Event Logs
Select Yes and press <Enter> to clear all DMI event logs. The options are Yes
and No.
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ꢀConsole Redirection
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
COM Port Address
This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to:
Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled.
BAUD Rate
This item allows you to set the BAUD rate for console redirection. The options
are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, and 115.2K.
Console Type
This item allows you to set console redirection type. The options are VT100,
VT100,8bit, PC-ANSI, 7bit, PC ANSI, VT100+, VT-UTF8 and ASCII.
Flow Control
This item allows you to select the flow control option for console redirection. The
options are: None, XON/XOFF, and CTS/RTS.
Console Connection
This item allows you to decide how console redirection is to be connected: either
Direct or Via Modem.
Continue CR after POST
Choose whether to continue with console redirection after the POST routine.
The options are On and Off.
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ꢀHardware Monitor Logic
Note: The Phoenix BIOS will automatically detect the type of CPU(s) and hardware
monitoring chip used on the motherboard and will display the Hardware Monitoring
screen accordingly.
CPU Temperature Threshold
This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the
alarmsystemwhentheCPUtemperaturereachesthispre-settemperaturethreshold.
The options are 75oC, 80oC, 85oC and 90oC. Highlight this and hit <Enter> to see
monitor data for the following items:
CPU Temperature/CPU Second Core Temperature
System Temperature
Fan1-Fan6 Speeds: If Auto Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS will automatically
display the status of the fans indicated in this item.
Fan Speed Control Modes
This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds 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 vice versa.
When this option is to 3-pin fan, the fan speed will be controlled by voltage. Select
“Disable” to disable the fan speed control function and allow the onboard fans to
constantly run at full speed (12V). 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 fan speed control and al-
low the onboard fans to constantly run at full speed (12V). The Options are: 1.
Disable, 2. 3-pin (Server), 3. 3-pin (Workstation), 4. 4-pin (Server) and 5. 4-pin
(Workstation).
Voltage Monitoring
The following items will be monitored and displayed:
Vcore, Vcc 1.5V, -12, Vcc 1.8V, +3.3V, +12V, 5Vsb, 5VDD, Vfsb, Vbat
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7-5 Security
Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow
keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed
by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security
BIOS settings are described in this section.
Supervisor Password Is:
This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered to the system.
Clear means such a password has not been used, and Set means a supervisor
password has been entered.
User Password Is:
This item indicates if a user password has been entered to the system. Clear
means such a password has not been used, and Set means a user password has
been entered.
Set Supervisor Password
When the item Set "Supervisor Password" is highlighted, press <Enter>. When
prompted, type the Supervisor's password in the dialogue box to set or to change
supervisor's password, which allows access to the BIOS.
Set User Password
When the item-Set User Password is highlighted, press <Enter>. When prompted,
type the user's password in the dialogue box to set or to change the user's password,
which allows access to the system at boot-up.
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Password on Boot
This setting allows you to decide if a password is required for a user to access the
system at the boot-up. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled
(password not required).
7-6 Boot
Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You
should see the following display. See details on changing boot priority and devices in
Specific Help Windows. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section.
Boot List
Candidate
List
Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders
The devices included in the boot list section (above) are bootable devices listed in
the sequence of boot order as specified. The boot functions for the devices included
in the candidate list (above) are currently disabled. Use a <+> key or a <-> key to
move the device up or down. Use the <f> key or the <r> key to specify the type of
an USB device, either fixed or removable. You can select one item from the boot
list and hit the <x> key to remove it from the list of bootable devices (to make its
resource available for other bootable devices). Subsequently, you can select an item
from the candidate list and hit the <x> key to remove it from the candidate list and
put it in the boot list. This item will then become a bootable device. See details on
changing the boot priority order of a device in the "Item Specific Help" window.
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7-7 Exit
Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.
You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this
section.
Exit Saving Changes
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save any changes you've made and to
exit the BIOS Setup utility.
Exit Discarding Changes
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving
any changes you may have made.
Load Setup Defaults
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to load the default settings for all items in
the BIOS Setup. These are the safest settings to use.
Discard Changes
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard (cancel) any changes you've made.
You will remain in the Setup utility.
Save Changes
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save any changes you've made. You will
remain in the Setup utility.
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Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages
Appendix A
BIOS POST Messages
During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a prob-
lem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is
a list of such BIOS messages.
Failure Fixed Disk
Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is at-
tached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.
Stuck key
Stuck key on keyboard.
Keyboard error
Keyboard not working.
Keyboard Controller Failed
Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller.
Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch
Unlock the system to proceed.
Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run SETUP
Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup
Shadow Ram Failed at offset: nnnn
Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was de-
tected.
System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
System RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected.
Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory not working or not con-
figured properly at offset nnnn.
System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP
The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and
run Setup to reconfigure the system.
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System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used
System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application
program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values.
If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error
persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer.
System timer error
The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.
Real time clock error
Real-Time Clock fails BIOS hardware test. May require board repair.
Check date and time settings
BIOS found date or time out of range and reset the Real-Time Clock. May require
setting legal date (1991-2099).
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used
Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers
to run Setup. If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected,
the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of wait states, improper Setup
settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot. Run Setup
and verify that the waitstate configuration is correct. This error is cleared the next
time the system is booted.
Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS
Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS.
Diskette drive A error
Diskette drive B error
Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that
the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive
is attached correctly.
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP
Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup.
Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP
Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup.
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System cache error - Cache disabled
RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache
jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer.Adisabled cache slows
system performance considerably.
CPU ID:
CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.
EISA CMOS not writeable
ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.
DMA Test Failed
ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access)
registers.
Software NMI Failed
ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt).
Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed
ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.
Device Address Conflict
Address conflict for specified device.
Allocation Error for: device
Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the specified
device.
CD ROM Drive
CD ROM Drive identified.
Entering SETUP ...
Starting Setup program
Failing Bits: nnnn
ThehexnumbernnnnisamapofthebitsattheRAMaddresswhichfailedthememory
test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. See errors 230, 231, or 232 above
for offset address of the failure in System, Extended, or Shadow memory.
Fixed Disk n
Fixed disk n (0-3) identified.
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Invalid System Configuration Data
Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.
I/O device IRQ conflict
I/O device IRQ conflict error.
PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen:
PS/2 Mouse installed.
nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested.
nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
nnnn kB System RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
One or more I2O Block Storage Devices were excluded from the Setup Boot
Menu
There was not enough room in the IPL table to display all installed I2O block-storage
devices.
Operating system not found
Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and
see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.
Parity Check 1 nnnn
Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display
it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. Parity is a method
for checking errors in binary data. A parity error indicates that some data has been
corrupted.
Parity Check 2 nnnn
Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it
on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????.
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Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous
Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process
or <F2> to enter Setup and change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous
screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card). Write
down and follow the information shown on the screen.
Press <F2> to enter Setup
Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.
PS/2 Mouse:
PS/2 mouse identified.
Run the I2O Configuration Utility
One or more unclaimed block storage devices have the Configuration Request bit set
in the LCT. Run an I2O Configuration Utility (e.g. the SAC utility).
System BIOS shadowed
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn
Displays the address nnnn of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating
released segments of the BIOS which can be reclaimed by a virtual memory man-
ager.
Video BIOS shadowed
Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.
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Appendix B
BIOS POST Codes
This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST
codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal.
Recoverable POST Errors
When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an
POST code that describes the problem. BIOS may also issue one of the follow-
ing beep codes:
1 long and two short beeps - video configuration error
1 repetitive long beep - no memory detected
Terminal POST Errors
If a terminal type of error occurs, BIOS will shut down the system. Before doing
so, BIOS will write the error to port 80h, attempt to initialize video and write the
error in the top left corner of the screen. The following is a list of codes that may
be written to port 80h.
POST Code Description
01h
02h
03h
04h
06h
07h
08h
09h
0Ah
0Bh
0Ch
0Eh
0Fh
10h
11h
12h
13h
14h
16h
17h
IPMI Initialization
Verify Real Mode
Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
Get CPU type
Initialize system hardware
Disable shadow and execute code from the ROM.
Initialize chipset with initial POST values
Set IN POST flag
Initialize CPU registers
Enable CPU cache
Initialize caches to initial POST values
Initialize I/O component
Initialize the local bus IDE
Initialize Power Management
Load alternate registers with initial POST values
Restore CPU control word during warm boot
Reset PCI Bus Mastering devices
Initialize keyboard controller
1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum
Initialize cache before memory Auto size
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18h
1Ah
1Ch
20h
22h
24h
28h
29h
2Ah
2Ch
2Eh
8254 timer initialization
8237 DMA controller initialization
Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller
1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh
1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller
Set ES segment register to 4 GB
Auto size DRAM
Initialize POST Memory Manager
Clear 512 kB base RAM
1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx*
1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of
memory bus
2Fh
32h
33h
36h
38h
3Ah
3Ch
3Dh
41h
42h
45h
46h
48h
49h
4Ah
4Bh
4Ch
4Eh
4Fh
50h
51h
52h
54h
55h
58h
59h
5Ah
5Bh
Enable cache before system BIOS shadow
Test CPU bus-clock frequency
Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager
Warm start shut down
Shadow system BIOS ROM
Auto size cache
Advanced configuration of chipset registers
Load alternate registers with CMOS values
Initialize extended memory for RomPilot (optional)
Initialize interrupt vectors
POST device initialization
2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice
Check video configuration against CMOS
Initialize PCI bus and devices
Initialize all video adapters in system
QuietBoot start (optional)
Shadow video BIOS ROM
Display BIOS copyright notice
Initialize MultiBoot
Display CPU type and speed
Initialize EISA board (optional)
Test keyboard
Set key click if enabled
Enable USB devices
2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts
Initialize POST display service
Display prompt “Press <ESC> to enter SETUP”
Disable CPU cache
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POST Code Description
Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB
Test extended memory
5Ch
60h
62h
64h
66h
67h
68h
69h
6Ah
6Bh
6Ch
70h
72h
76h
7Ch
7Dh
7Eh
80h
81h
82h
83h
84h
85h
86h
87h
Test extended memory address lines
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Configure advanced cache registers
Initialize Multi Processor APIC
Enable external and CPU caches
Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area
Display external L2 cache size
Load custom defaults (optional)
Display shadow-area message
Display error messages
Check for configuration errors
Check for keyboard errors
Set up hardware interrupt vectors
Initialize Intelligent System Monitoring (optional)
Initialize coprocessor if present
Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs (optional)
Late POST device initialization
Detect and install external RS232 ports
Configure non-MCD IDE controllers
Detect and install external parallel ports
Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices
Re-initialize onboard I/O ports.
Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices
(optional)
88h
89h
8Ah
8Bh
8Ch
8Fh
90h
91h
92h
93h
95h
96h
97h
98h
Initialize BIOS Data Area
Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)
Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area
Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
Initialize floppy controller
Determine number of ATA drives (optional)
Initialize hard-disk controllers
Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers
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Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards
Install CD ROM for boot
Clear huge ES segment register
Fix up Multi Processor table
1-2 Search for option ROMs and shadow if successful. One
long, two short beeps on checksum failure
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99h
9Ch
9Dh
9Eh
9Fh
A0h
A2h
A4h
A8h
AAh
ACh
AEh
B0h
B1h
B2h
B4h
B5h
B6h
B7h
B9h
BAh
BCh
BDh
BEh
BFh
C0h
C1h
C2h
C3h
C4h
C6h
C7h
C8h
C9h
CDh
Check for SMART Drive (optional)
Set up Power Management
Initialize security engine (optional)
Enable hardware interrupts
Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives
Set time of day
Check key lock
Initialize typematic rate
Erase <ESC> prompt
Scan for <ESC> key stroke
Enter SETUP
Clear Boot flag
Check for errors
Inform RomPilot about the end of POST (optional)
POST done - prepare to boot operating system
1 One short beep before boot
Terminate QuietBoot (optional)
Check password (optional)
Initialize ACPI BIOS and PPM Structures
Prepare Boot
Initialize SMBIOS
Clear parity checkers
Display MultiBoot menu
Clear screen (optional)
Check virus and backup reminders
Try to boot with INT 19
Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)
Initialize error logging
Initialize error display function
Initialize system error flags
Console redirection init.
Unhook INT 10h if console redirection enabled
Force check (optional)
Extended ROM checksum (optional)
Reclaim console redirection vector
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POST Code Description
D2h
D4h
D8h
D9h
DEh
Unknown interrupt
Check Intel Branding string
Alert Standard Format initialization
Late init for IPMI
Log error if micro-code not updated properly
The following are for boot block in Flash ROM
POST Code Description
E0h
E1h
E2h
E3h
E4h
E5h
E6h
E7h
E8h
E9h
EAh
EBh
ECh
EDh
EEh
EFh
F0h
F1h
F2h
F3h
F4h
F5h
F6h
F7h
Initialize the chipset
Initialize the bridge
Initialize the CPU
Initialize system timer
Initialize system I/O
Check force recovery boot
Checksum BIOS ROM
Go to BIOS
Set Huge Segment
Initialize Multi Processor
Initialize OEM special code
Initialize PIC and DMA
Initialize Memory type
Initialize Memory size
Shadow Boot Block
System memory test
Initialize interrupt vectors
Initialize Run Time Clock
Initialize video
Initialize System Management Manager
Output one beep
Clear Huge Segment
Boot to Mini DOS
Boot to Full DOS
If the BIOS detects error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it displays an additional
word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that failed. For example, “2C
0002” means address line 1 (bit one set) has failed. “2E 1020" means data bits 12
and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits. The BIOS also sends the
bitmap to the port-80 LED display. It first displays the checkpoint code, followed by
a delay, the high-order byte, another delay, and then the loworder byte of the error.
It repeats this sequence continuously.
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Appendix C: Intel HostRAID
Appendix C
Intel HostRAID
After the hardware has been installed, you must first configure Intel's ICH7R SATA
RAID before you install Windows and software drivers.
Important Notes to the User
Note: If you do not wish to configure onboard SATA RAID functions, please go
directly to Section C-2 for Operating System & Other Software Installation.
This chapter describes RAID configuration instructions for the Intel ICH RAID
Controller designed for Windows OS. For Linux OS, please use the Adaptec
HostRAID Utility.
To use the Adaptec HostRAID, please enable Adaptec's RAID Controller in BIOS
and refer to the Adaptec HostRAID Utility and documentation included in the CD
that came with your motherboard for instructions.
C-1 Introduction to Serial ATA and Parallel ATA
To configure the SATARAID functions, you must first use the Intel ICH7R SATARAID
Utility program to configure the RAID level that you desire before installing Windows
XP/2000/2003 and software drivers. (The necessary drivers are all included on the
Super Micro CD that came with your motherboard.) Note that the current version
of the ICH7R SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows XP/2000/2003.
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. It is
a serial link, which supports transfer rates up to 3Gbps. Because the serial cables
used in SATA are thinner than the traditional cables used in Parallel ATA (PATA),
SATA systems have better airflow and can be installed in smaller chassis than
Parallel ATA. In addition, the cables used in PATA are limited to a length of 40cm,
while Serial ATA cables can be up to one meter in length. Overall, SATA provides
better functionality than PATA.
Introduction to Intel ICH7R Serial RAID
Located in the South Bridge of the Intel 3010 chipset, the I/O Controller Hub (ICH7R)
provides the I/O subsystem with access to the rest of the system. It supports a 2-
channel UltraATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller (PATA) and four Serial ATA (SATA)
ports. The ICH7R supports the following PATA and SATA device configurations:
Legacy mode and Native mode.
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RAID Configurations
The following types of RAID configurations are supported:
RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections
of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk.
RAID1 (Data Mirroring): an identical data image from one drive is copied to another
drive. The second drive must be the same size or larger than the first drive.
RAID 10 (Striping & Mirroring): RAID 0 and 1 schemes are combined (without parity
information) to get the benefits of both.
RAID 5: both data and parity information are striped and mirrored across three or
more hard drives.
Intel Matrix Storage
The Intel Matrix Storage, supported by the ICH7R, allows the user to create RAID
0 and RAID1 set by using only two identical hard disk drives. The Intel Matrix
Storage Technology creates two partitions on each hard disk drive and generate
a virtual RAID0 and RAID1 sets. It also allows you the change the HDD partition
size without any data.
Configuring BIOS settings for SATA RAID Functions (Native Mode)
1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
Note: If it is the first time powering on the system, we recommend that you load the
Optimized Default Settings. If you have already done so, please skip to Step 3.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the "Exit" Settings. Once in the "Exit" settings,
Scroll down to select "Load Optimized Default Settings" and press the <Enter>
key. Select "OK" to confirm the selection. Press the <Enter> key to load the default
settings for the BIOS.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the "Main" section in BIOS.
4. Scroll down to "SATA Control Mode" and press the <Enter> key to select "En-
hanced"
5. Scroll down to "SATA RAID Enabled" and press <Enter>. Then, select "Enabled."
6. Scroll down to "Exit". Select "Exit Saving Changes" from the "Exit" menu. Press
the <Enter> key to save the changes and exit the BIOS.
7. Once you've exited the BIOS Utility, the system will re-boot.
8. During the system boot-up, press the <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously to run
the Intel RAID Configuration Utility when prompted by the following message: Press
<Ctrl> <I> for Intel RAID Configuration Utility.
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Using the Intel ICH7R SATA RAID Utility Program
1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes
a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will automatically
reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self Test.
b. When you see the above screen, press the <Ctrl> and the <I> keys simultane-
ously to have the main menu of the SATA RAID Utility appear:
Note: All graphics and screen shots shown in the manual are for reference only. The
screen shots shown in the manual do not imply Supernicro's endorsement or non-
endorsement on any 3rd party's product. Your screens may or many not look exactly
the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
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Creating a RAID 0 Volume
a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key.
The following screen will appear:
b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key
to go to the next field. (You can use the <Esc> key to select the previous menu.)
c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, press the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys
to select RAID 0 (Stripe) and hit <Enter>.
d. When the Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the HDD to configure
as RAID. The following pop-up screen displays (see note on page C-3):
e. Use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to highlight a drive and press <Space>
to select it. A triangle appears to confirm the selection of the drive.
f. Use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to select the stripe size, ranged from
4 KB to 128 KB for the RAID 0 array, and hit <Enter>. (Note: For a server, please
use a lower stripe size, and for a multimedia system, use a higher stripe size. The
default stripe size is 128 KB.)
g. Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. A warning message
displays.
h. When asked "Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N), press "Y" to
create the RAID volume, or type "N" to go back to the Create Volume menu.
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Creating a RAID 1 Volume
a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key.
The following screen will appear:
b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key
to go to the next field. (You can use the <Esc> key to select the previous menu.)
c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, press the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys
to select RAID 1 (Mirror) and hit <Enter>.
d. When the Capacity item is highlighted, enter your RAID volume capacity and hit
<Enter>. The default setting is the maximum capacity allowed.
e. Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. A warning message
displays.
f. When asked "Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N), press "Y" to
create the RAID volume, or type "N" to go back to the Create Volume menu.
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Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0)
a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key.
The following screen will appear:
b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>.
c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys
to select RAID 10 (RAID1 + RAID0) and hit <Enter>.
d. When the Stripe Size is highlighted, use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to
select the stripe size from 4 KB to 128 KB for your RAID 10 and hit <Enter>. The
default setting is 6 4KB. (Note: For a server, please use a lower stripe size, and
for a multimedia system, use a higher stripe size.)
e. When the RAID Volume Capacity item is highlighted, enter your RAID volume
capacity and hit <Enter>. The default setting is the maximum capacity allowed.
f. Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. A warning message
displays.
g. When asked "Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N), press "Y" to
create the RAID volume, or type "N" to go back to the Create Volume menu.
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Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity)
a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key.
The following screen will appear:
b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press <Enter>.
c. When the Raid Level is highlighted, use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to
select RAID 5 (Parity) and hit <Enter>.
d. When the Disk item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the HDD to configure
as RAID. The following pop-up screen as shown on page C-4 displays (see note
on page C-3):
e. Use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to highlight a drive and press <Space>
to select it. A triangle appears to confirm the selection of the drive.
f. Use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to select the stripe size, ranged from
4 KB to 128 KB for the RAID 5 array, and hit <Enter>. (Note: For a server, please
use a lower stripe size, and for a multimedia system, use a higher stripe size. The
default stripe size is 128 KB.)
g. Enter your desired RAID volume capacity and press <Enter> when the capacity
item is highlighted. The default setting is the maximum capacity allowed.
h Press Enter when the Create Volume item is highlighted. A warning message
displays.
i. When asked "Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N), press "Y" to
create the RAID volume, or type "N" to go back to the Create Volume menu.
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Deleting a RAID Volume
Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You
will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set.
!
a. From the main menu, select item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press <Enter>.
b. Use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to select the RAID set you want to
delete and press <Del>. A Warning message displays.
c. When asked "Are you sure you want to delete this volume (Y/N), press "Y" to
delete the RAID volume, or type "N" to go back to the Delete Volume menu.
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Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD
Warning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID
or Resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or Resetting a
RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete all internal RAID configura-
tions on the drive.
!
a. From the main menu, select item3-Reset Disks to Non- RAID, and press <Enter>.
The following screen will appear:
b. Use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to highlight the RAID set drive to reset
and press <Space> to select.
c. Press <Enter> to reset the RAID set drive. A Warning message displays.
d. Press "Y" to reset the drive, or type "N" to go back to the main menu.
Exiting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility
a. From the main menu, select item4-Exit, and press <Enter>. A warning message
will appear.
b. Press "Y" to reset the drive, or type "N" to go back to the main menu.
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C-2 Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 for RAID Systems
New Operating System-Windows XP/2000/2003 Installation
a. Insert Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the
system will start booting up from CD.
b. Press the <F6> key when the message-" Press F6 if you need to install a third
party SCSI or RAID driver" displays.
c. When the Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify
additional device(s).
d. Insert the driver diskette-"Intel AA RAID XP/2000/2003 Driver for ICH7R into Drive
A: and press the <Enter> key.
e. Choose Intel(R)82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller from the list indicated in the
XP/2000/2003 Setup Screen, and press the <Enter> key.
f. Press the <Enter> key to continue the installation process. (If you need to specify
any additional devices to be installed, do it at this time.) Once all devices are speci-
fied, press the <Enter> key to continue with the installation.
g. From the Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. The
XP/2000/2003 Setup will automatically load all device files and then continue the
Windows XP/2000/2003 installation.
h. After Windows XP/2000/2003 Installation is completed, the system will automati-
cally reboot.
i. Insert Super Micro CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during system
reboot, and the Super Micro Main Screen will appear.
Note: the current version of the ICH7R SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows
XP/2000/2003 Operating Systems.
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Appendix D
Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines
Afterallthehardwarehasbeeninstalled,youmustfirstconfiguretheAdaptecEmbedded
SATARAID before you install the Windows operating system. The necessary drivers
are all included on the Super Micro bootable CDs that came packaged with your
serverboard. Note: The following section provides information on the Adaptec SATA
RAID Driver based on the Intel ICH7R South Bridge Controller.
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Introduction to the Intel ICH7R I/O Controller Hub
Located in the South Bridge of the Intel 3010 Chipset, the ICH7R I/O controller
hub provides the I/O subsystem with access to the rest of the system. It supports
a single-channel Ultra ATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller (PATA) and an Adaptec
SATA Host controller, which supports up to six Serial ATA drives, up to two RAID
volumes and up to four drives in RAID configurations. (See the table below for
details.)
Raid Level Create Via When Appropriate
RAID 0
Quick 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
Any time you wish to create a RAID 1, but especially if
you have data on one drive that you wish to preserve
Creating a RAID 1 or RAID 10 on new drives, or when
you want to ensure that the array contains no data after
creation.
RAID 1
Build*
Clear
RAID 1,
RAID 10
RAID 1,
RAID 10
Quick Init
Fastest way to create a RAID 1 or RAID 10
Appropriate when using new drives
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Configuring the Adaptec SATA RAID
1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
Note: If this is the first time you power on the system, we recommend that you
load the Optimized Default Settings. If you have already done so, please skip to
Step 3.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the "Exit" Settings. Once in the "Exit" settings, Scroll
down to select "Load Optimized Default Settings" and press the <Enter> key. Select
"OK" to confirm the selection. Press <Enter> to load the BIOS default setting.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the "Main" section in BIOS.
4. Scroll down to "SATA Control Mode" and press <Enter> to select "Enhanced"
5. Scroll down to "SATA RAID Enabled" and press <Enter>. Then, select "En-
abled."
6. Scroll down to "ICH RAID Codebase" and select "Adaptec". Then press <Enter>.
(For Adaptec ICH RAID configurations: Change the setting from Intel to Adaptec.)
7. Scroll down to "Exit". Select "Exit Saving Changes" from the "Exit" menu. Press
the <Enter> key to save the changes and exit the BIOS.
8. Once you've exited the BIOS Utility, the system will reboot.
9. During the system bootup, press the <Ctrl> and <A> keys simultaneously to run
the Intel RAID Configuration Utility when prompted by the following message: Press
<Ctrl> <A> for Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility.
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Adaptec Embedded SATA with HostRAID Controller Driver
The Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID controller adds SATA/RAID functionality
and performance enhancements to a motherboard. RAID striping (RAID 0) allows
data to be written across multiple drives, greatly improving hard disk I/O perfor-
mance. RAID mirroring (RAID 1) allows data to be simultaneously written to two
drives, improving data security even if a single hard disk fails. A Stripe of Mirrors
(RAID 10) provides multiple RAID 1 mirrors and a RAID 0 stripe, maximizing data
security and system efficiency. By incorporating the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA
into the motherboard design, Supermicro's PDSMU offers the user the benefits of
SATA RAID without the high costs associated with hardware RAID applications.
Using the 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.
To run the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility, you will need to do the following:
1. Enable RAID functions in the system BIOS (refer to Chapter 4 for System BIOS
Configurations).
2. Press the <Ctrl> and <A> keys simultaneously when prompted 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.
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.
Press the <Insert> key to select a drive. When a drive is highlighted (selected),
press the <Delete> key to de-select it.
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Managing Arrays
Select this option to view array properties, and configure array settings.
To select this option, using the arrow keys and the <enter> key, select "Managing
Arrays" from the main menu as shown above.
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Configuring Disk Drives
You may need to configure a disk drive before you can use it.
Caution: Configuring a disk may overwrite the partition table on the disk and may
make any data on the disk inaccessible. If the drive is used in an array, you may
not be able to use the array again.
Note: Do not configure a disk that is part of a boot array! To determine which
disks are associated with a particular array, please refer to the section: Viewing
Array Properties.
To configure a disk drive
1. From the main menu (shown on page D-4), select Configure Drives and hit
<Enter> (as shown below.)
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2. From the "Select Drives for Configuring" List (shown below,) select the drives
you want to configure and press <Insert>.
3. The drive you've selected will appear in the "Selected Drives Dialog Box" on
the right (as shown below.) Repeat the same steps until all drives that you want to
configure appear in the selected drives box.
4. Once both drives display in the selected drive box, press <Enter.>
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5. Read the warning message as shown in the screen below.
6. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to configure. If correct,
type Y to continue.
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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, or disks that are
un-initialized or not formatted are shown in gray and cannot be used.
Note: It is recommended that you configure devices before you create arrays.
To create an array
1. From the main menu (shown on page D-4), select Create Array.
2. Select the disks for the new array and press Insert (as the screen shown below).
Note: To de-select any disk, highlight the disk and press Delete.
3. The arrays you have selected will appear on the Selected Drives dialog box on
the right (as shown below.)
4. Press Enter when both disks for the new array are selected. The Array Proper-
ties menu displays.
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Assigning Array Properties
Once a new array is completed, you can assign properties to the array.
Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot
change the array properties using this utility.
To assign properties to the new array
1. In the Array Properties menu (shown below), select an array type and press
Enter. Only the available array types will be displayed on the screen.
2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in a label and press <Enter>. (The label
shall not be more than 15 characters.)
3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. (Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and
64 KB. 64K is default. Please do not change the default setting.)
4. The item: "Create RAID via" allows you to select between the different ways of
creating methods for RAID 0 and RAID 1.
The following table gives examples of when each is appropriate.
Raid Level Create Via When Appropriate
RAID 0
Quick 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
Any time you wish to create a RAID 1, but especially if
you have data on one drive that you wish to preserve
Creating a RAID 1 or RAID 10 on new drives, or when
you want to ensure that the array contains no data after
creation.
RAID 1
Build*
Clear
RAID 1,
RAID 10
RAID 1,
RAID 10
Quick Init
Fastest way to create a RAID 1 or RAID 10
Appropriate when using new drives
Note: 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.
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5. When you are finished, press <Done> (as the screen shown below).
Notes
1. Before adding a new drive to an array, be sure to back up any data stored on
the new drive; otherwise, all data will be lost.
2. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1, you can restart it by press-
ing <Ctrl> and <R>.
3. If you've used the Quick Init option to create a RAID1, it may return some data
mis-comparison when you run a consistency check at a later time. This is normal.
4. The Adaptec Host RAID allows you to use drives of different sizes in a RAID.
However, you can only select a smaller drive as the source or first drive during a
build operation.
5. When migrating from 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. It is not recommended that you migrate or build an array on Windows dynamic
disks (volumes) because it will result in data loss.
Warning: Do not interrupt the process when you create a RAID 0 using the Migrate
option. If you do, you will not be able to restart the system, or to recover the data
that was on the source drive.
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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> and <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):" Then, a bootable array will be created. An asterisk will
appear next to the bootable array (as shown in the picture below:)
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> and <B>. Note: a bootable array is the array marked with an asterisk (as
shown in the picture above.)
3. When the following message is displayed: "The array is already marked bootable.
Do you want to make this array as not bootable? (Yes/No)," Enter Y to delete a
bootable array. The bootable array will be deleted and the asterisk will disap-
pear.
Note: Do not use the delete key to delete the bootable array.
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Adding/Deleting Hotspares
To add a hotspare:
Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you would need to add a
new HDD as a hotspare.
1. From the main menu (shown on Page D-4), select Add/Delete Hotspares.
2. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight and select the disk you want to
designate as a hotspare, and press <Insert>, and then, press <Enter>.
3. Press Yes when the following prompt is displayed:
"Do you want to create spare?" (Yes/No?)
The spare you have selected will appear in the Selected drives Menu.
To delete a hotspare:
1. From the main menu (shown on Page D-4), select Add/Delete Hotspares.
2. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight and select the Hotspare you want
to delete, and press <delete>, and then, press <Enter>.
3. When the following warning is displayed: "Do you want to delete the hot spare?"
(Yes/No?), press Yes to delete the hotspare you have selected.
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Viewing Array Properties
To view the properties of an existing array:
1. From the main menu, select Manage Arrays and hit <Enter> (as shown on the
previous page.)
2. From the List of Arrays dialog box (shown below), select the array you want to
view and press Enter.
The Array Properties dialog box appears (as shown below), showing detailed in-
formation on the array. The physical disks associated with the array are displayed
here.
3. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.
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Rebuilding Arrays
Notes: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant arrays (RAID 1) only.
If an array build process is interrupted or when one critical member is missing,
you must perform a Rebuild to restore 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> and <R> to Rebuild.
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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. From the main menu (shown on Page D-4), select Manage Arrays.
2. Select the array you wish to delete and press <delete>.
3. In the Array Properties dialog box, select Delete and press <Enter>. The follow-
ing 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 parti-
tion? (Yes/No):
4. Press Yes to delete the array and partition or No to return to the previous
menu.
5. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.
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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. From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Menu, select Disk Utilities (as
shown above) and press <Enter>. The following screen appears.
2. Select the desired disk and press <Enter>. The following screen appears:
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To format a disk
Note: The Formatting Disk operation allows you to perform a low-level formatting
of a 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.
1. When the screen shown below displays, select Format Disk and press <Enter>.
The following screen appears:
2. Read the warning message when it appears in the screen as shown below. To
continue with disk formatting, select Yes and hit <Enter>. Otherwise, select No
and press <Enter>.
Caution: Formatting a disk destroys all data on the drive. Be sure to back up your
data before formatting a disk.
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To verify disk media
1. When the screen shown above displays, select Verify Disk Media and press
<Enter>.
2. A message will display, indicating that the selected drive will be scanned for me-
dia defects. Select Yes and hit <Enter> to proceed with disk verifying; otherwise,
select No and hit <Enter>.
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To Exit the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
1. Once you have completed RAID array configurations, press ESC to exit. The
following screen will appear.
2. Press Yes to exit the Utility.
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D-2 Installing the Adaptec ICH7R Driver and the OS
1. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive
during the system reboot, and the screen: "Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will
appear.
2. Choose from the list "Intel ICH7R Driver by 3rd Party (Adaptec)" 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 SAS 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 The 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 it 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 <Enter>. The OS Setup will au-
tomatically load all device files, and, then, continue with the Windows OS instal-
lation.
13. After Windows OS Installation is completed, the system will automatically
reboot.
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Appendix E
System Specifications
Processors
Single 775-pin Intel® Xeon® 3000 Series, Pentium® D, Pentium Extreme Edition,
Pentium 4, and Celeron D processors at a FSB speed of 1066/667/533 MHz
Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
Chipset
Intel 3010 chipset
BIOS
8 Mb Phoenix® Flash ROM
Memory Capacity
Four 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC
DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM (interleaved or non-interleaved)
See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details.
SATA Controller
Intel ICH7R on-chip controller for Serial ATA (RAID 0, 1 5 and 10 supported)
SATA Drive Bays
Four (4) hot-swap drive bays to house four (4) SATA drives
Peripheral Drive Bays
One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive
Expansion Slots (provided with included riser cards)
5015M-UR/5015M-U
Right side: one PCI-E x4 card
Left side: a UIO card and one PCI-E x8 card
5015M-NTR/5015M-NT:
Right side: one PCI-E x4 card
Left side: two PCI-E x8 cards. (See section 5-6 for details.)
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Serverboard
PDSMU (Extended ATX form factor)
Dimensions: 12 x 13.05 in (305 x 331 mm)
Chassis
5015M-UR/5015M-NTR: SC815TQ-R450U Form Factor: 1U rackmount
5015M-U/5015M-NT: SC815TQ-560U Form Factor: 1U rackmount
Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17 x 1.7 x 25.6 in. (432 x 43 x 650 mm)
Weight
Gross (Bare Bone): 45/42 lbs. (20.5/19.1 kg.)
System Cooling
Three (3) 4-cm heavy-duty counter-rotating fans
System Input Requirements
5015M-UR/5015M-NTR:
AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC
Rated Input Current: 6.3A (115V) to 3.24A (230V)
Rated Input Frequency: 50-60 Hz
5015M-U/5015M-NT:
AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC
Rated Input Current: 8A (115V) to 4A (230V)
Rated Input Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Power Supply
5015M-UR/5015M-NTR:
Rated Output Power: 450W (Model# PWS-451-1R)
Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (25A), +12V (37A), -12V (0.6A), +5V (25A), +5Vsb
(3A)
5015M-U/5015M-NT:
Rated Output Power: 560W (Model# PWS-561-1H20)
Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (21A), +12V (43.6A), -12V (0.6A), +5V (25A),
+5Vsb (3A)
BTU Rating
2387 BTUs/hr (for rated output power of 560W)
2192 BTUs/hr (for rated output power of 450W)
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Operating Environment
Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º 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 A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A
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)
California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials:
This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese
Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
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