Gateway Server GT115 User Manual

Gateway GT115

Service Guide

PART NO.:

PRINTED IN TAIWAN

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual

Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

Screen messages

NOTE

Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current

topic.

WARNING

CAUTION

Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific

actions.

Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software

problems.

IMPORTANT

Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of

procedures.

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Safety, Care and Regulatory Information

Before installing a server, be sure that you understand the following warnings and cautions.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.

Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it. Pay particular

attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from the server.

WARNING:To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal

system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed.

Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal

damage.

Preventing electrostatic discharge

To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system

or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards

or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device. To

prevent electrostatic damage:

Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.

Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.

Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.

Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.

Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.

Server warnings and cautions

Before installing a server, be sure that you understand the following warnings and cautions.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

1. Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

2. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

3. Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.

4. Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it. Pay

particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from the server.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal

system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the

server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

III

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Table of Contents

PREFACE

REVISION HISTORY

DISCLAIMER

CONVENTIONS

III

SAFETY, CARE AND REGULATORY INFORMATION

PREVENTING ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE

SERVER WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

SYSTEM FRU LIST

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Hardware specification

Environmental specification

Mechanical specification

Power supply specification

APPEARANCE OF SYSTEM

Front view

Rear view

Internal Component

Switch and LED Indicators Introduction

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Front Panel LED Description

Hard Disk Drive Sequence & LED Description

LAN Port LED Description

System Block Diagram

MOTHERBOARD PLACEMENT AND JUMPER SETTING

Motherboard Component

Connector Icon Description

Motherboard Jumper Setting

INSTALLING/REMOVING SYSTEM HARDWARE

Chassis Cover Removal and Installation

Removing the side cover

CPU Installation / Removal

Cooling Fan Installation / Removal

Memory Installation / Removal

PCI Expansion Card Installation / Removal

Install the expansion card

Hard Disk Drive Installation / Removal

Power supply installation / Removal

Install a hot-swap power supply module

CABLE ROUTING

Cable Routing image

BIOS SETUP

Main Menu

Advanced Menu

Processor Configuration

Memory Configuration

SATA Controller Configuration

PCI Configuration

USB Configuration

Legacy Device Configuration

Console Redirection

Power Configuration

Hardware Monitor

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Security Menu

Setting a System Password

Changing a System Password

Removing a System Password

Server Menu

System Information

Event Log Configuration

Boot Option Menu

Boot Manager Menu

Exit Menu

TROUBLESHOOTING

Error Symptoms List

BIOS BEEP CODES

BIOS Beep Codes Table

PEI Beep Codes

DXE Beep Codes

BIOS Recovery Instruction

BIOS POST ERROR MESSAGES LIST

BIOS POST error message list

PEI Phase

DXE Phase

UNDETERMINED PROBLEMS

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Mechanical Components

Item

Description

Right side cover

System support retainer

System bottom plate

System support retainer

System plastic stands

Hard drive cage

Hard drive bracket

Front door plate

Front bezel

Power button

Bezel lens

Power lens

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Optical drive cage

USB bracket

Left side cover

Hard drive slider

Hard drive cage

Top cover

System top cover

CD-ROM bracket patch

PCI retainer

Back cover

Rear window

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System FRU List

Item

Photo

Part number

HS.31600.004

Chassis

SATA ODD CABLE 7 PINS,

500MM

CA.R4300.001

SATA HDD CABLE 7 PINS,

500MM

CA.R4300.002

SAS HDD CABLE

CA.31400.030

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Back I/O SHIELD

33.R7F0L.001

TZ.R4300.001

FRONT BEZEL ASSEMBLY

SYSTEM FAN

HI.R4300.001

SYSTEM FAN

SINK

HI.30900.024

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Main Board

MB.R7F0A.001

FSP FSP450-60EP 450W

POWER SUPPLY

PY.45008.001

Mylar

47.R7F0L.001

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System components

Item

Description

Front Bezel door

Top cover

Power supply cage

Cooling fan cage

PCI card

Main board

Hard drive blank

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System Specifications

Hardware specification

System unit

Item

Description

Processor socket

AMD socket C32



Memory Technology – Socket C32 interfaces to DDR3 SDRAM

DIMMs.

Processor support



HyperTransport™ Technology.

Thermal Monitoring and Control – The Socket C32 processor uses

Advanced Platform Management Link.



AMD SR5670 – North bridge

AMD SP5100 – South bridge

Core logic chipsets

LAN controller

Memory controller

Storage controller

VGA controller

INTEL 82574L

Integrated in AMD socket C32 processor.

Software RAID – Integrated in AMD SP5100.

XGI Volari – Z9S with 64 MB VRAM.



PCI-E 1 – PCI Express x16 line with x16 slot.

PCI-E 2 – PCI Express x8 line with x8 slot.

PCI-E 3 – PCI Express x4 line with x4 slot.

PCI-E 4 – PCI Express x1 line with x4 slot.

I/O subsystem

Memory



Four DDR3 (1066/1333 MHz ) slots.

Support maximum 64GB at 800MHz.



Front panel – Two USB ports.

Rear panel – PS/2 keyboard port, PS/2 mouse port, COM port, Four

USB ports, Video Port, Audio jack (Option), LAN port.

I/O ports



Internal – Two USB ports for tape device, USB port, I2C Connector,

TPM, Six SATA ports.



Front panel – Power, Hard drive, System Status and LAN activity.

Rear panel – Activity and link status for the LAN ports.

Status LED indicators

Thermal solution



One system fan.

One processor heat sink fan.

One front panel fan.

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Memory

Item

Number of DIMM slots Four

Description

Maximum memory

capacity

8 GB (2 GB in each of the four DIMM slots)

Memory modes

 Single DIMM, non-interleaving (DIMM A1)

 Two DIMMs, interleaving (DIMM A1 and DIMM B1)

 Four DIMMs, full memory configuration

Memory controller

DIMM specifications

Size

Integrated in the AMD socket C32 processor

512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, and 4 GB

1066/1333 MHz

Speed

Type

DDR3 Unbuffered ECC DIMM

Processor

General processor specifications

Item

Description

Manufacturing

technology

 45nm

 65nm

Thermal design power 95W

Socket type C32

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Environmental specification

Item

Description

Temperature range

Operating

5–35°C (41–95°F)

Non-operating

Humidity (non-condensing)

Operating

-20–60C (-4–140°F)

30–80% RH

20–90% RH

Non-operating

Acoustic noise

Full Configuration

Sound pressure level in idle mode on bystander

position ＜38 dBA

Sound pressure level in full loading on bystander

position ＜45 dBA

Light Configuration

Sound pressure level in idel mode on bystander

position ＜35 dBA

Sound pressure level in full loading on bystander

position ＜40 dBA

* All temperature ratings shown are for sea level. An altitude derating of 1¢XC per 300 m (1.8¢XF per 1,000 ft)

to 3048 m (10,000 ft) is applicable. No direct sunlight allowed.

** Storage maximum humidity of 95% is based on a maximum temperature of 45¢XC (113¢XF). Altitude

maximum for storage corresponds to a pressure minimum of 70 KPa.

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Mechanical specification

Item

Description

System board platform

uATX (Micro Advanced Technology Extended)

System board dimensions

Length

304.8mm

Width

243.84mm

System Dimensions

Height

358mm

180mm

Depth

Width

450mm

Server weight (maximum

configuration, approximate)

Basic configuration (excluding the 8KG

keyboard and mouse)

Fully loaded configuration

(including the keyboard, mouse,

and kits)

12.2KG

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Power supply specification

GT115 supports 300-watts and 450W power supply modules. You have the option to install

a 300-watts power supply module or 450W power supply module.

Note: If you need to install three hard disk drives, please use 300W power supply (with

three connectors). If you need to install four hard disk drives, please use 450W power

supply (with four connectors).

Item

Description

Model

FSP300-60EP(1)

300W

Type

Dimensions

Height

Depth

86 mm (3.38 in.)

140 mm (5.5 in.)

Width

150 mm (5.9 in.)

1.28 kg (2.82 lb)

Weight (approximate)

Input requirements

Rated input voltage

Normal line voltage

Line frequency

100–127 VAC, 220–240 VAC

115 VAC, 230 VAC

47–63 Hz

Rated input current

Inrush current

Load 7A at 100–127 VAC, 3.5A at 220-240 VAC

No damage

Power supply output power

Rated steady state power

Maximum peak power

Operating conditions

Temperature

300W

5–50 　 C (41–122°F)

5–95% at +55 　 C

Humidity (non-condensing)

Item

Description

Model

FSP450-60EP

Type

450W

Dimensions

Height

86 mm (3.38 in.)

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Depth

Width

140 mm (5.5 in.)

150 mm (5.9 in.)

Weight (approximate)

Input requirements

Rated input voltage

Normal line voltage

Line frequency

1.43 kg (3.1 lb)

100–127 VAC, 220–240 VAC

115 VAC, 230 VAC

47–63 Hz

Rated input current

Inrush current

Load 8A at 100–127 VAC, 4A at 220-240 VAC

No damage

Power supply output power

Rated steady state power

Maximum peak power

Operating conditions

Temperature

450W

5–50 　 C (41–122°F)

5–95% at +55 　 C

Humidity (non-condensing)

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Appearance of System

Front view

Item

Component

USB connectors

LED indicator panel

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Rear view

Item

Icon

Component

Description

Power supply module cord

socket

Connect the system power cord here.

PS/2 mouse por

Connects to a PS

2 mouse.

PS/2 keyboard

Serial port

Connects to a PS

2 keyboard.

Connects to serial devices.

Monitor port

Connects to monitors.

Gigabit LAN ports 1/2

USB 2.0 ports

Connects to an Internet or intranet network

Connects to USB devices.

PCI slot covers

System fan

Protects to an Interne

or intrane

low

network.

Regulates the system air

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Internal Component

Item

LED indicator

Release sliders for the HDD cages.

Cooing fan assemblies.

Power module bay

Cooing fan assemblies

PCI slot lock levers

Mainboard

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Switch and LED Indicators Introduction

This section discusses the different LED indicators located on the :

 Front panel

 Hot-plug HDD carrier

 LAN port

Knowing what each LED indicator signifies can aid in problem diagnosis and troubleshooting.

Front Panel LED Description

Number

LED

Color

Green

Status

Solid on

Description

LAN Activity

Link between system and network or no

access

Green

Blink

Off

Network access

Disconnect/Idle

HDD access

HDD Activity

Power

Green

Blink

Off

No HDD access

System is powered on.

Green

Solid On

Hard Disk Drive Sequence & LED Description

A drive activity LED indicator is mounted on the hot-plug HDD carrier. The table below lists the possible drive

states.

Status

HDD access

Green

Blinking

Amber

Description

Ongoing hot-plug HDD activity

Hot-plug HDD failure

HDD failure

HDD rebuild

Flashing

green/amber HDD is rebuilding data

LAN Port LED Description

Indicator

Color

Status

Description

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1. Network speed

(top)

Amber

Green

GbE link network access

100 Mbps link network access

10 Mbps link network access

Active network link

Off

2. Network

connection

(bottom)

Green

Blinking

Off

Ongoing network data activity

Off-line network

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System Block Diagram

Channel A

2 DDR3 UDIMMs /

RDIMMs

Socket

Channel B

2 DDR3 UDIMMs /

RDIMMs

PCI-E x 16 Slot1

PCI-E x 8 Slot2

Intel®

PCI-E x 4 Slot3

PCI-E x 1Slot4

82574L

NB: SR5670

SATA Port x 6

Audio (Option)

USB Port x 9

SB: SP5100

XGI-Z9S

(64MB DDR2)

TPM (Option)

Flash SPI

BIOS

SIO

IT8720

Series Port x2

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Motherboard Placement and Jumper Setting

Motherboard Component

This section provides general information on changing jumper settings as well as specific jumper

configuration for individual boards in the system.

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Connector Icon Description

Item

Code

PS/2 ports

Description

Connect to mouse and

keyboard.

Item

Code

Serial port

Description

Connect to serial devices.

VGA port

Connect to monitors.

RJ45/USB ports

The RJ45 port connects to an

internet or intranet network.

The USB ports connect to

USB devices.

USB ports

DIMM_2B

DIMM_1B

CPU_FAN1

SATA4

SATA5

SATA1

CASE_OPEN2

CLR_CMOS1

F_USB1

TPM1

SMBUS_CONN

COM2

PCI-E_3

PCI-E_1

Connect to USB devices.

DIMM slot

ATX1

12-pin ATX power connector

DIMM slot

DIMM_2A

DIMM_1A

CPU

SATA6

SATA3

CPU fan cable connector

SATA cable connector

Case open intrusion

Clear CMOS jumper

Front USB1 cable connector

TPM connector

Processor socket

SATA cable connector

Front panel connector

Front USB2 cable connector

CMOS battery

USB type A connector

System fan cable connector

PCI-E x4 slot (x1 signal)

PCI-E x8 slot (x8 signal)

System fan cable connector

SATA2

F_Panel

F_USB2

BAT1

USB_A1

FRONT_FAN1

PCI-E_4

PCI-E_2

REAR_FAN1

SMBus connector

Serial port connector

PCI-E x4 slot (x4 signal)

PCI-E x16 slot (x16 signal)

8-pin ATX power connector

ATX_CPU1

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Motherboard Jumper Setting

Item

Description

Clear CMOS jumper (CLR_CMOS1)

1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default)

2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data.

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Installing/Removing system Hardware

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the server system for maintenance

and troubleshooting.

To disassemble the Gateway GT115 Server, please pay attention to each section’s instruction and tools

needed.

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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Chassis Cover Removal and Installation

Removing the side cover

1. Remove the two screws located on the rear edge of the side panel.

2. Press the side panel release button and slide the side panel toward the rear of the chassis to disengage it.

Removing the tower foot

1. Release the bezel door retention tabs from the chassis interior.

2. Pull the bezel away from the chassis.

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CPU Installation / Removal

The mainboard supports one C32 processor socket with Dual/Four/Six-Core AMD Opteron™ 4100 series. You

have the option to upgrade the default processor.

Observe the following guidelines when replacing a processor.

•

Before removing a processor, make sure to back up all important system files.

Handle the processor and the HSF assembly carefully. Damage to either may prevent the system

from functioning properly.

NOTE: A long-nosed screwdriver is needed to remove/install the HSF assembly.

1. Release then lift up the load lever.

2. Open the retention plate to expose the socket body.

3. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation.

Close the retention plate and close the lever to the locked position.

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Cooling Fan Installation / Removal

1. Disconnect the processor cooling fan cable from mainboard.

2. Use a long-nosed screwdriver to loosen the four cooling fan mounting pins.

3. Lift the cooling fan away from the mainboard.

4. Lay down the cooling fan in an upright position - with the thermal patch facing upward. Do not let the

thermal patch touch the work surface.

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Memory Installation / Removal

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory

capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one

direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot.

Installation step:

1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down.

2. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.

NOTE!

DIMM must be populated in order starting from DIMMA1/B1 socket. For dual-channel

operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs.

3. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

Memory Suggest Population Table:

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PCI Expansion Card Installation / Removal

Gateway GT115 has four bus slots with of three separate bus segments:

•

PCI-E_1 -- PCI Express x16 slots

PCI-E_2 -- PCI Express x8 slot

PCI-E_3 -- PCI Express x4 slot

PCI-E_4 -- PCI Express x4 slot with x1 signal

Install the expansion card

1. Press the release latch of the slot cover opposite the selected expansion slot.

2. Pull out the slot cover and store it for reassembly later.

NOTE: Do not discard the slot cover. If the expansion card is removed in the future, the slot cover must be

reinstalled to maintain proper system cooling.

NOTE: Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging, handling it by the edges.

3. Insert the card into the selected slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.

4. Press the release latch to secure the card in place.

5. Connect the necessary cables to the expansion card as required.

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Hard Disk Drive Installation / Removal

Below is the instruction of HDD installation and removal SOP.

1. Open the side cover.

2. Press the release button and pull the blank out of the drive bay.

3. Slide hard disk into blank.

4. Make sure the HDD is seated securely in the HDD blank.

5. Connect the necessary power cable. To connect power cable. Firstly, remove the HDD carrier.

Note!!

Make sure that the drive is properly inserted before pushing the handle back until it clicks into

Place.

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Power supply installation / Removal

The GT115 supports 300 watts and 450 watts power supply modules. The system ships out with only one

power supply module installed.

Install a hot-swap power supply module

1. Remove the four securing screws from the back of system.

2. Slide toward and lift to remove the power supply module from the system.

3. To install a new power supply module, please reverse the installation step 1and 2.

4. After replacing a power supply module, connect the necessary cables.

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Cable Routing

Cable Routing image

Item

Suggest Cable

Item

Suggest Cable

Front USB cable

Front switch cable

Serial port cable

Mini SAS cable

SATA cable (onboard SATA

to HDD)

SATA cable (onboard SATA to

ODD)

Power cable

Case open intrusion

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BIOS Setup

System BIOS

BIOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).

Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. You will

need to run this utility under the following conditions.

•

When changing the system configuration settings

When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts

When modifying the power management configuration

When changing the password or making other changes to the security setup

When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are prompted (“Run Setup”

message) to make changes to the BIOS setup

NOTE: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad. In this case, the system

cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. Ask qualified technician for assistance.

BIOS setup loads the configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This

memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained when power is

turned off.

Before you run the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that you have saved all open files. The system

reboots immediately after you close the Setup.

NOTE: Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility will be simply referred to as “Setup” or “Setup utility” in this guide.

NOTE: The screenshots used in this guide display default system values. These values may not be the same

those found in your system.

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Entering BIOS Setup

1. Turn on the server and the monitor.

If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then restart the server.

2. During POST, press F2

If you fail to press F2 before POST is completed, you will need to restart the server. The Setup Main menu

will be displayed showing the Setup’s menu bar. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between

selections on the menu bar.

BIOS Setup Primary Menus

The tabs on the Setup menu bar correspond to the six primary BIOS Setup menu, namely:

•

Main

Advanced

Security

Server Management

Boot Option

Boot Manager

Exit

In the descriptive table following each of the menu screenshots, settings in boldface are the default and

suggested settings.

BIOS Setup Navigation Keys

Use the following keys to move around the Setup utility.

•

Left and Right arrow keys - Move between selections on the menu bar.

Up and Down arrow keys - Move the cursor to the field you want.

PgUp and PgDn keys - Move the cursor to the previous and next page of a multiple page menu.

Home - Move the cursor to the first page of a multiple page menu.

End - Move the cursor the last page of a multiple page menu.

+ and - keys - Select a value for the currently selected field (only if it is user-configuration). Press

these keys repeatedly to display each possible, or the Enter key to choose from a pop-up menu.

NOTE: Grayed-out fields are not user-configurable.

Enter key - Display a submenu screen.

•

NOTE: Availability of submenu screen is indicated by a (>)

Esc - If you press this key:

On one of the primary menu screens, the Exit menu displays.

On a submenu screen, the previous screen displays.

When you are making selections from a pop-up menu, closes the pop-up without making a

selection.

•

F1 - Display the BIOS setup General Help panel.

F9 - Press to load default system values.

F10 - Save changes made the Setup and close the utility.

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Main Menu

Parameter

Description

BIOS Version

Version number of the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Build Date

Date when the BIOS setup utility was created.

Processor

Technical specifications for the installed processor.

CPU Type CPU Core Frequency CPU

Count

System Time

Set the system time following the hour-minute- second format.

Set the date following the weekday-month-day- year format.

System Date

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Advanced Menu

The Advanced menu display submenu options for configuring the function of various hardware

components. Select a submenu item, then press Enter to access the related submenu screen.

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Processor Configuration

Parameter

Description

Option

AMD PowerNow

This feature will increase the system battery life, while Enabled

delivering performance on demand. It also allows the Disabled

processor to dissipate less heat under normal operating

conditions, providing a cooler and quieter-running

system.

MT C1E

Enable this feature will let your system utilize the AMD Enabled

specific ACPI states to save power consumption.

Disabled

Core Leveling Mode

Select the core level mode in the system

Automatic mode

One core per processor

Two cores per processor

Three cores per processor

SVM

Select whether to enable the AMD virtualization

function. VT allows a single platform to run multiple

operating systems in independent partitions.

Enabled

Disabled

BIST Error Halt

Socket 0

With this feature enabled, if any BIST errors are

detected, the POST will stop, display errors, and wait forDisabled

user to press F1 to continue POST.

Enabled

Displays the type of installed processor information.

Quad Core Running

CPU Speed

Displays the Quad-Core running speed.

The processor speed is the speed at which a

microprocessor executes instructions. Clock speeds are

expressed in megahertz (MHz), with

1 MHz being equal to 1 million cycles per second. The

faster the clock, the more instructions the CPU can

execute per second.

Max Speed

The Max speed is the speed indicates how fast the data

bits travels in the system bus.

Intended Speed

The Intended speed is the speed indicates the expected

speed that the data bits travels in the system bus.

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Microcode Patch Level

Processor Microcode Patch Level.

CPUID

Processor ID number.

CPU Stepping

Processor stepping information.

Processor L1 Instruction Cache Processor first-level instruction cache size detected

during POST.

An Instruction: to speed up executable instruction fetch.

Processor L1 Data Cache

Processor first-level data cache size detected

during POST.

A Data Cache: to speed up data fetch and store.

Processor L2 Cache

Processor second-level cache size detected

during POST.

Total L3 Cache per Socket

Processor third-level cache size detected

during POST.

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Memory Configuration

Parameter

Description

Option

Available Memory

Total size of system memory detected during POST

On-line Spare DIMM

Channel interleaving

Enable this feature will reserve one rank of one

Enabled

logical DIMM to be used as spare rank. This rank Disabled

will be used when any other rank no longer

functions properly.

This feature provides compensating the relatively Enabled

slow speed of DRAM. The CPU can access

alternative sections immediately without waiting for

memory to be cached. Multiple memory banks take

turns supplying data.

Disabled

Chip Select interleave

Memory Retest

Enabled

Disabled

Select whether to delete the historical memory dataYes

log. System memory will be retested on the next No

boot-up.

DIMM Group #1A/1B/2A/2B The size of memory installed on each of the DDR3

Status slots.

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SATA Controller Configuration

Parameter

Description

Option

Onboard SATA Controll

When enabled, the SATA controller will

function normally.

Enabled

Disabled

OnChip SATA Type

Select the on chip SATA type.

IDE

RAID

ACHI

IDE: When set to IDE, the SATA controller

disables its RAID and AHCI functions and

runs in the IDE emulation mode. This is not

allowed to access RAID setup utility.

RAID: When set to RAID, the SATA controller

enables both its RAID and AHCI functions.

You will be allows access the RAID setup

utility at boot time.

ACHI: When set to AHCI, the SATA controller

enables its AHCI functionality. Then the RAID

function is disabled and cannot be access

the RAID setup utility at boot time.

SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5

Displays the installed HDD devices.

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PCI Configuration

Parameter

Description

Option

PCI Express Slot 1/2/3/4

When enabled, This setting will initialize the Enabled

device expansion ROM for the related PCI-E Disabled

slot.

Onboard Graphics Cont

Primary Video Device

Onboard LAN Controller

When enabled, the graphic controller will

function normally.

Enabled

Disabled

Select the primary video device that that the Onboard Video

BIOS will use for output.

PCIe slot Video

When enabled, the system will enable the

onboard LAN devices.

Enabled

Disabled

Onboard LAN I/O ROM

PCI ROM Priority

Select whether to enable the selected

onboard LAN device. When enabled, device Disabled

expansion ROM will be initialized.

Enabled

In case of multiple Option ROMs (Legacy

and EFI Compatible) specifies what PCI

option ROM to launch.

Legacy ROM

EFI Compatible

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USB Configuration

Parameter

Description

Option

Detected USB Devices

Displays the information of installed

USB devices in the system.

USB Controller

When enabled, the USB controller

will function normally.

Enabled

Disabled

Legacy USB Support

Port 60/64 Emulation

Enables or disables support for

legacy USB devices.

Enabled

Disabled

Enable I/O port 60h/64h emulation

support. This should be enabled for

the complete USB Keyboard Legacy

support for non-USB aware OS.

Define USB Mass Storage Device

Start Unit command timeout.

Enabled

Disabled

Device Reset Timeout

10 sec

20sec

30 sec

40sec

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Legacy Device Configuration

Parameter

Description

Option

Serial Port 1/2

When enabled allows you to

configure the serial port settings.

When set to Disabled, displays no

configuration for the serial port.

Displays Serial Port 1/2 device

setting information

Enabled

Disabled

Device Setting

Change Settings

Change Serial Port 1/2 device

settings.

Auto

IO=3F8; IRQ=4

When set to Auto allows the server’s IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

BIOS or OS to select a

configuration.

IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12

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Console Redirection

Parameter

Description

Option

Console Redirection

Select whether to enable console

redirection. Console redirection

enables users to manage the

system from a remote location.

Serial Port 1

Serial Port 2

Disabled

Terminal Type

Select a terminal type to be used for VT100

console redirection.

VT100+

ANSI

VT-UTF8

Bits per second

Select the baud rate for console

redirection.

9600

19200

57600

115200

Data Bits

Parity

Select the Data Bits.

A parity bit can be sent with the data None

bits to detect some transmission

errors.

Even

Odd

Even: parity bi is 0 if the num of 1's

in the data bits is even.

Mark

Space

Odd: parity bit is0if num of 1's the

data bits is odd.

Mark: parity bit is always 1.

Space: Parity bit is always 0.

Mark and Space Parity do not allow

for error detection.

Stop Bits

Stop bits indicate the end of a serial

data packet. (A start bit indicates the

beginning).

The standard setting is 1 stop bit.

Communication with slow devices

may require more than 1 stop bit.

Flow control can prevent data loss

from buffer overflow. When sending

data, if the receiving buffers are full,

a 'stop' signal can be sent to stop

the data flow. Once the buffers are

empty, a 'start' signal can be sent to

re-start the flow. Hardware flow

control uses two wires to send

start/stop signals.

Flow Control

None

Hardware RTS/CTS

Recorder Mode

When this mode enabled, only text

will be send. This is to capture

Enabled

Disabled

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Terminal data.

Resolution 100x31

Enables or disables extended

terminal resolution.

Enabled

Disabled

Legacy OS Redirection

On Legacy OS, the number of Rows 80x24

and Columns supported redirection. 80X25

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Power Configuration

Parameter

Description

Option

Deep Power Off Mode

Enable or Disable Deep Power Off

Mode.

Enabled

Disabled

Power On by RTC Alarm

Restore on AC Loss

Select whether to wake up the

system when an RTC alarm is

detected.

Enabled

Disabled

Defines the power state to resume

to after a sys- tem shutdown that is

due to an interruption in AC power.

When set to Last State, the system

will return to the active power state

prior to shutdown.

Last State

Stay Off

Power On

When set to Stay Off, the system

remains off after power shutdown.

ACPI Sleep State

S3 Video Report

Displays ACPI Sleep State.

Enable or Disable S3 Video Report.

Enabled

Disabled

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Hardware Monitor

Press Enter to view the Hardware Monitor screen which displays a real-time record of the CPU/system

temperature, fan speed, and voltage. Items on this window are non-configurable.

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Security Menu

The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up

access passwords.

There are three types of passwords that you can set:

•

Administrator password

Entering this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility.

User password

•

Entering this password will restrict a user’s access to the Setup menus. To enable or disable this

field, a Administrator Password must first be set. A user can only access and modify the System

Time, System Date, and Set User Password fields.

•

Power-on boot

When the Password on Boot field is enabled, a password will be required to boot up the server. To

enable or disable this field, a Administrator Password must first be set.

Parameter

Description

Option

Administrator Password

This parameter indicates whether a

Not Installed

Administrator Password has been assigned Enabled

User Password Status

This parameter indicates whether a user

pass- word has been assigned.

Not Installed

Enabled

Set Administrator Password Press Enter to configure the Administrator

password

Set User Password

Press Enter to configure the user password.

Enable or disable Power Button Lockout

Power Button Lockout

Enabled

Disabled

TPM Support

TPM State

Select Enabled to activate TPM support

feature.

Enabled

Disabled

Select Enabled to activate TPM State

function.

Enabled

Disabled

Pending TPM Support

Chassis Open Warning

Schedule TPM operation.

None

Enable Take Ownership

Enabled

Disabled

Enable or disable case open intrusion

function.

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Setting a System Password

1. Use the up/down keys to select a password parameter (Set Administrator Password or Set User Password),

then press Enter.

A password box will appear.

2. Type a password then press Enter.

The password may consist of up to six alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).

3. Retype the password to verify the first entry then press Enter again.

4. Press F10.

5. Select Yes to save the new password and close the Setup Utility.

Changing a System Password

1. Use the up/down keys to select a password parameter (Set Administrator Password or Set User Password),

then press Enter.

2. Type the original password then press Enter.

3. Type a new password then press Enter.

4. Retype the password to verify the first entry then press Enter again.

5. Press F10.

6. Select Yes to save the modified password and close the Setup Utility.

Removing a System Password

1. Use the up/down keys to select a password parameter (Set Administrator Password of Set User Password),

then press Enter.

2. Enter the current password then press Enter.

3. Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new and confirm password fields.

After doing this, the system automatically sets the related password parameter to Clear.

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Server Menu

Parameter

Description

Option

System Information

Displays basic system ID information, as well as

BIOS version.

Press Enter to access the related submenu.

Event Log Configuration

Displays Event Log advanced settings.

Press Enter to access the related submenu.

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System Information

The System Management submenu is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as

System product information. Items on this window are non-configurable.

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Event Log Configuration

Parameter

Change Smbios Event

Configuration

Description

Press Enter to access the related submenu.

Option

View Smbios Event Log Displays Smbios Event Log .

Press Enter to View Smbios Event Log

Erase Event Log

Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log

Erasing is done prior to any logging activation

during reset.

Yes, next reset

Yes, every reset

When Log is Full

Log OEM Codes

Convert OEM Codes

Choose options for reactions to a full Smbios

Event Log.

Do Nothing

Erase immediately

Enable or Disable the logging of EFI Status

Codes as OEM Codes.

Enabled

Disabled

Enable or disable the converting of EFI Status

Codes to Standard Smbios Types.

Enabled

Disabled

NOTE: All values changed here do not take action until computer is restarted.

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Boot Option Menu

The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error

message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable.

By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following order:

Hard drive

2. Optical disc drive

3. Removable device

4. Network device

5. UEFI device

Parameter

Description

Option

Hard Disk Drive Priority

Press Enter to configure the boot priority.

Optical Disk Drive

Priority

Removable Disk Drive

Priority

Press Enter to configure the boot priority.

Network Device Priority

UEFI Boot Device

Priority

Quiet Boot

Enabled

Disabled

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Bootup NumLock State

POST Error Pause

Enable or Disable Bootup NumLock function.

Off

Select whether to pause POST when a boot-up Disabled

error is detected.

All, But Keyboard

All Errors

Option ROM Messages

Watch Dog Timer

Set display mode for Option ROM.

Force BIOS

Keep Current

Enable or disable Watch Dog Timing function.

Enabled

Disabled

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Boot Manager Menu

The Boot manager menu allows you to specify the boot-up drive. BIOS setup will display an error

message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable.

Parameter

Description

Option

Built-in EFI Shell

Press Enter to configure the device as the

boot-up drive.

IBA GE Slot 0100 v1350

IBA GE Slot 0200 v1350

Press Enter to configure the device as the

boot-up drive.

Press Enter to configure the device as the

boot-up drive.

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Exit Menu

The Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then

press Enter.

Parameter

Description

Option

Save Changes and Exit

Saves changes made and close the BIOS setup.

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Discard Changes and Exit

Save Changes

Discards changes made and close the BIOS

setup.

Saves changes made in the BIOS setup.

Discard Changes

Discards all changes made in the BIOS setup

Load Default Values

Loads the default settings for all BIOS setup

parameters. Setup Defaults are quite demanding in

terms of resources consumption. If you are using

low-speed memory chips or other kinds of

low-performance components and you choose to load

these settings, the system might not function properly.

Save as User Default Values Saves as user default and close the BIOS setup.

Enabled

Disabled

Load User Default Values

Loads the user default settings for all BIOS setup

parameters.

Enabled

Disabled

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Troubleshooting

Error Symptoms List

NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check

procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first

Action/FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause.

Error Symptom

Action/FRU

Processor / Processor Fan

NOTE: Normally, the processor fan should be operative, and the processor clock setting should be

exactly set to match its speed requirement before diagnosing any processor problems.

Processor fan does not run but power

supply fan runs.

1. Ensure the system is not in power saving mode.

2. With the system power on, measure the voltage

of processor fan connector. Its reading should

be +12Vdc. Its reading should be +12Vdc. If the

reading shows normal, but the fan still does not

work, then replace a good fan.

3. Main board.

Processor test failed.

1. Processor.

2. Main board.

Main board and Memory

NOTE: Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before

diagnosing any system problems.

Memory test failed.

1. See "Memory"

2. Main board

Incorrect memory size shown or repeated during

POST.

1. Insert the memory modules in the DIMM

sockets properly, then reboot the system.

2. Memory module.

3. Main board.

System works but fails to enter power

saving mode when the Power

1. Enter BIOS Setup and load default settings.

2. Reload software from Recovery CD.

Management Mode is set to Enabled.

Blinking cursor only; system does not work.

1. Diskette/IDE drive connection/cables

2. Diskette/IDE disk drives

3. See “Undetermined Problems”.

4. Main board

Hard Disk Drive

NOTE: Ensure hard disk drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup, cable/jumper are set correctly before

diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is

connected to master connector or the drive is set to master.)

Hard disk drive test failed.

1. Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings.

2. Hard disk drive cable.

3. Hard disk drive.

4. Main board.

Hard disk drive cannot format

completely.

1. Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings.

2. Hard disk drive cable.

3. Hard disk drive.

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Hard disk drive has write error.

1. Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings.

2. Hard disk drive.

Hard disk drive LED fails to light, but

system operates normally.

1. With the system power on, measure the voltage

of hard disk LED connector.

2. Hard drive LED cable.

CD/DVD-ROM Drive

NOTE: Ensure CD/DVD-ROM drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup, cable/jumper are set correctly

and its laser beam is clean before diagnosing any CD/DVD-ROM drive problems.

CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn't come

on but works normally.

1. CD/DVD-ROM drive

CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for

more than 30 seconds before LED

shutting off.

1. CD/DVD-ROM may have dirt or foreign material

on it.

Check with a known good disc.

2. CD/DVD-ROM is not inserted properly.

3. CD/DVD-ROM is damaged.

Software asks to reinstall disc.

Software displays a reading CD/DVD

error.

CD/DVD-ROM drive cannot load or eject

when the system is turned on and its

eject button is pressed and held.

1. Disconnect all cables from CD/DVD-ROM drive

except power cable, then press eject button to

try to unload the disk.

2. CD/DVD-ROM drive power.

3. CD/DVD-ROM drive

CD/DVD-ROM drive does not read and

there are no messages are displayed.

1. CD may have dirt or foreign material on it.

Check with a known good disc.

2. Ensure the CD/DVD-ROM driver is installed

properly.

3. CD/DVD-ROM drive.

CD/DVD-ROM drive can play audio CD

but no sound output.

1. Ensure the headphone jack of the

CD/DVD-ROM has an output.

2. Turn up the sound volume.

3. Speaker power/connection/cable.

4. CD/DVD-ROM drive.

Video and Monitor

Video memory test failed.

Video adapter failed.

1. Remove all non-factory-installed cards.

2. Load default settings (if screen is readable).

3. Main board.

Display problem:

- Incorrect colors

1. Monitor signal connection/cable.

2. Monitor

No high intensity

3. Video adapter card

4. Main board

Missing, broken, or incorrect characters

Blank monitor (dark)

Blank monitor (bright)

Distorted image

Unreadable monitor