Gigabyte TO23-H60 User Manual
Gigabyte TO23-H60 User Manual

Gigabyte TO23-H60 User Manual

3rd generation intel xeon scalable ocp compute node 2ou 3nodes 4-bay nvme/sata/sas, 2ou orv3 node tray
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TO23-H60
3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable OCP Compute Node
2OU 3Nodes 4-bay NVMe/SATA/SAS
TO23-BT0
2OU ORV3 Node Tray
User Manual
Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 TO23-H60 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable OCP Compute Node 2OU 3Nodes 4-bay NVMe/SATA/SAS TO23-BT0 2OU ORV3 Node Tray User Manual Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2 GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentation:  User Manual: detailed information & steps about the installation, configuration and use of this product (e.g.
  • Page 3 Conventions The following conventions are used in this user's guide: NOTE! Pieces of additional information related to the current topic. CAUTION! Precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. WARNING! Alerts to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 4 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: • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
  • Page 5 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) CAUTION! ESD CAN DAMAGE DRIVES, BOARDS, AND OTHER PARTS. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES AT AN ESD WORKSTATION. IF ONE IS NOT AVAILABLE, PROVIDE SOME ESD PROTECTION BY WEARING AN ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAP AT- TACHED TO CHASSIS GROUND -- ANY UNPAINTED METAL SURFACE -- ON YOUR SERVER WHEN HANDLING PARTS.
  • Page 6 Installing or removing jumpers: A jumper is a small plastic encased conductor that slips over two jumper pins. Some jumpers have a small tab on top that can be gripped with fin-gertips or with a pair of fine needle nosed pliers. If the jumpers do not have such a tab, take care when us- ing needle nosed pliers to remove or install a jumper;...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ................... 11 Installation Precautions .................. 11 Product Specifications ..................12 1-2-1 TO23-H60 .......................12 1-2-2 TO23-BT0 .......................13 System Block Diagram ................... 14 Chapter 2 System Appearance ..................15 Front View ...................... 15 Rear View ....................... 16 Front Panel LEDs and Buttons ...............
  • Page 8 Chapter 5 BIOS Setup ....................41 The Main Menu ....................43 Advanced Menu ..................... 46 5-2-1 Trusted Computing ....................47 5-2-2 Serial Port Console Redirection ................48 5-2-3 SIO Configuration ....................51 5-2-4 PCI Subsystem Settings ..................52 5-2-5 USB Configuration ....................54 5-2-6 Network Stack Configuration ..................55 5-2-7 Post Report Configuration ..................56 5-2-8...
  • Page 9 Boot Menu ....................104 Save & Exit Menu ..................106 BIOS Recovery .................... 108 BIOS POST Beep code (AMI standard) ............109 5-9-1 PEI Beep Codes ....................109 5-9-2 DXE Beep Codes ....................109 - 9 -...
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  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard/system contain numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the service guide and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer.
  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications 1-2-1 TO23-H60 NOTE: We reserve the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. System Security Server Socket Operating Properties Š 3 Nodes/ 2OU Dimension Š 180 (W) x 90 (H) x 740(D) mm...
  • Page 13: To23-Bt0

    Š 48V DC Bus Bar power solution System Š Aspeed® AST2600 management controller Management Š GIGABYTE Management Console (AMI MegaRAC SP-X) web interface Š Dashboard Š HTML5 KVM Š Sensor Monitor (Voltage, RPM, Temperature, CPU Status …etc.) Š Sensor Reading History Data Š...
  • Page 14: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram CPU0 CPU1 3 x UPI 11.2GT/s (ICX) 3rd Gen Intel Xeon 3rd Gen Intel Xeon ® ® ® ® Scalable processors Scalable processors (LGA4189 Socket) (LGA4189 Socket) 8-Channel DDR4, 8 x DIMMs 8-Channel DDR4, 8 x DIMMs Up to 3200MHz Up to 3200MHz OCP 3.0 Mezzanine...
  • Page 15: Chapter 2 System Appearance

    Chapter 2 System Appearance Front View HDD0 HDD2 HDD1 HDD3 SLOT1 SLOT2 Description Front Panel LEDs ID Button with LED 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 VGA Port Server Management LAN Port PCIe Card Slot OCP 3.0 Slot (Option/SFF) PCIe Card Slot Note! Drives with green latches support NVMe.
  • Page 16: Rear View

    Rear View Description Power Distribution Board to Bus Bar Connector System Appearance - 16 -...
  • Page 17: Front Panel Leds And Buttons

    Front Panel LEDs and Buttons No. Name Color Status Description System This LED represents the RoT function LED behavior. Status LED Please see the following section for detail LED behavior. Green Indicates the system is powered on. Power button Green Blink System is in ACPI S1 state (sleep mode).
  • Page 18: Front System Lan Leds

    Front System LAN LEDs Name Color Status Description Yellow 1 Gbps data rate 1GbE Speed Green 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data rate Link between system and network or no access Green 1GbE Link / Blink Data transmission or reception is occurring. Activity LED No data transmission or reception is occurring.
  • Page 19: Hard Disk Drive Leds

    Hard Disk Drive LEDs LED #1 2.5” HDD LED #2 HDD Present RAID SKU LED #1 Locate Rebuilding HDD Access Fault (No Access) Green ON(*1) BLINK (*2) Disk LED (LED on Back Panel) Amber No RAID configuration Removed HDD Green ON(*1) (via HBA) Slot (LED on...
  • Page 20: Chapter 3 System Hardware Installation

    Chapter 3 System Hardware Installation Pre-installation Instructions Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by discharges of static electricity. Working on computers that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow the simple guidelines below to avoid damage to your computer or injury to yourself.
  • Page 21: Removing Shelf From The Rack

    Removing Shelf from the Rack Before you remove or install the computing node: • Remove the computing node before removing the shelf. Follow these instructions to remove the Shelf from the rack: Press the release latches inward while simultaneously pulling the handle for the shelf. Pull the shelf out of the cabinet.
  • Page 22: Removing Computing Node From The Shelf

    Removing Computing Node from the Shelf Follow these instructions to remove a computing node from the shelf: Press the retaining clip on the right side of the computing node in the direction indicated. Pull out the computing using the handle. Insert the replacement computing node.
  • Page 23: Removing System Cover

    Removing System Cover Before you remove or install the system cover • Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to AC power. Follow these instructions to remove the system cover: Flip over the latch. Slide the cover horizontally to the back and remove the cover in the direction of the arrow. Remove the system top cover from the system.
  • Page 24: Installing The Hard Disk Drive

    Installing the Hard Disk Drive Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the hard disk drive: • Take note of the HDD tray orientation before sliding it out. • The tray will not fit back into the bay if it is inserted incorrectly. •...
  • Page 25: Removing Hard Disk Drive Cage

    3-4-1 Removing Hard Disk Drive Cage Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the Hard Drive Middle Tray: • Take note of the drive tray orientation before sliding it out. • The tray will not fit back into the bay if inserted incorrectly. •...
  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu And Heat Sink

    Installing the CPU and Heat Sink Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
  • Page 27 • To install/remove the Intel heatsink use a T30-Lobe screwdriver or drill bit with a screw torque of 8.0 +/- 0.5kgf*cm System Hardware Installation - 27 -...
  • Page 28: Installing Memory

    Installing Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
  • Page 29: Processor And Memory Module Matrix Table

    3-6-3 Processor and Memory Module Matrix Table CPU0 Memory Q’ty CPU1 for each CPU 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 DIMM 3-6-4 Memory Population Table Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slots per Channel(SPC) and Ranks Per DIMM DIMM Capacity (GB) Type DIMM per Channel (DPC) and Data Width...
  • Page 30: Installing The Pci Expansion Card

    Installing the PCI Expansion Card • Voltages can be present within the server whenever an AC power source is connected. This voltage is present even when the main power switch is in the off position. Ensure that the system is powered-down and all power sources have been disconnected from the server prior to installing a PCI card.
  • Page 31 System Hardware Installation - 31 -...
  • Page 32: Installing The Mezzanine Card

    Installing the Mezzanine Card 3-8-1 Installing the OCP 3.0 Mezzanine Card Use of the following type of OCP 3.0 NIC is recommended: • OCP 3.0 SFF with pull tab • OCP 3.0 SFF with ejector latch Follow these instructions to install an OCP 3.0 Mezzanine card: Remove the two screws securing the OCP 3.0 card slot cover.
  • Page 33: Replacing The Fan Assembly

    Replacing the Fan Assembly Follow these instructions to replace the fan assembly: Remove the 4 screws on the top of metal cover. Remove the 2 screws at two side of the chassis. Lift up the metal cover. Remove the supporting sponges. Lift up the fan assembly from the chassis.
  • Page 34: Cable Routing

    3-10 Cable Routing CPU1 CPU0 Front Board: FP_H1 Front Panel LEDs and Buttons Cable Power Distribution Board: BP_H1 CPU1 CPU0 System Rear Board : PWR1 HDD Backplane Board Power Cable Power Distribution Board: PWR1 CPU1 CPU0 System Rear Board: BP_1 HDD Backplane Board Signal Cable Motherboard: BMC_SGPIO1 Power Distribution Board: BP_1...
  • Page 35 CPU1 CPU0 System Rear Board: SL_SATA0 SATA Cable Motherboard: SL4_SATA0 Power Distribution Board: SATA_SGP1 CPU1 CPU0 System Rear Board: U2_0 NVMe 0 Cable Power Distribution Board: U2_3 System Rear Board: U2_1 NVMe 1 Cable Power Distribution Board: U2_4 System Rear Board: U2_2 NVMe 2 Cable Power Distribution Board: U2_5 System Rear Board: U2_3...
  • Page 36 CPU1 CPU0 Bus Bar Power Cable System Hardware Installation - 36 -...
  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Motherboard Components

    Chapter 4 Motherboard Components Motherboard Components CPU0 CPU1 Item Description Serial Port Cable Connector SlimLine SAS Connector (SL4_SATA0/SATA Signal) TPM Module Connector SGPIO Connector (SGPA1) SGPIO Connector (SGPB1) PCIe/SATA Connector PCIe/SATA Connector PCIe/SATA Connector Proprietary PCIe Slot (Gen 4/ x16 slot/ GENZ_3) IPMB Connector Proprietary PCIe Slot (Gen 4/ x16 slot/ GENZ_1) OCP 3.0 Connector (PCIe Gen4 x16)
  • Page 38: Jumper Setting

    Jumper Setting Default Enable Default Enable Default Enable Default Enable BIOS Password Force Recovery Clear CMOS Clear Update 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 BIOS_RCVR CLR_CMOS BIOS_PWD ME_UPDATE CPU0 CPU1 Motherboard Components - 37 -...
  • Page 39: Backplane Board Storage Connector

    Backplane Board Storage Connector 4-3-1 COBP540 Item Description SlimLine SAS Connector (SFF-8654 4i/U2_3) SlimLine SAS Connector (SFF-8654 4i/U2_1) SlimLine SAS Connector (SFF-8654 4i/SL_SATA0) SlimLine SAS Connector (SFF-8654 4i/U2_0) SlimLine SAS Connector (SFF-8654 4i/U2_2) Motherboard Components - 38 -...
  • Page 40: Chapter 5 Bios Setup

    Chapter 5 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the EFI on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters, loading the operating system etc. The BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
  • Page 41  Main This setup page includes all the items of the standard compatible BIOS.  Advanced This setup page includes all the items of AMI BIOS special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.) ...
  • Page 42: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter other sub-menu. Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.
  • Page 43 Parameter Description BIOS Information Project Name Displays the project name information. Project Version Displays version number of the BIOS setup utility. Build Date and Time Displays the date and time when the BIOS setup utility was created. BMC Information (Note1) BMC Firmware Version (Note1) Displays BMC firmware version information.
  • Page 44 Parameter Description Memory Frequency Displays the frequency information of the installed memory. CPLD Boot Information Boot Status Displays the Boot status information. System Date Sets the date following the weekday-month-day-year format. System Time Sets the system time following the hour-minute-second format. BIOS Setup - 45 -...
  • Page 45: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu displays submenu options for configuring the function of various hardware components. Select a submenu item, then press <Enter> to access the related submenu screen. BIOS Setup - 46 -...
  • Page 46: Trusted Computing

    5-2-1 Trusted Computing Parameter Description Configuration Enable/Disable BIOS support for security device. OS will not show security device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be Security Device Support available. Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable. Enable/Disable Override to allow SID authentication in TCG Storage Disable Block Sid device.
  • Page 47: Serial Port Console Redirection

    5-2-2 Serial Port Console Redirection Parameter Description Console redirection enables the users to manage the system from a COM1 Console remote location. Redirection (Note) Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Please note that this item is configurable when COM1 Console Redirection is set to Enabled.
  • Page 48 Parameter Description Parity Š – A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. – Even: parity bit is 0 if the num of 1's in the data bits is even. – Odd: parity bit is 0 if num of 1's in the data bits is odd. –...
  • Page 49 Parameter Description Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management / Windows EMS console redirection allows the user to configure Console Redirection Emergency Management Settings to support Out-of-Band Serial Port management. Services (EMS) Console Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Redirection (Note) Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
  • Page 50: Sio Configuration

    5-2-3 SIO Configuration Description Parameter Displays the AMI SIO driver version information. AMI SIO Driver Version Super IO Chip Logical Device(s) Configuration Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Use This Device Š – When set to Enabled allows you to configure the serial port settings. When set to Disabled, displays no configuration for the serial port.
  • Page 51: Pci Subsystem Settings

    5-2-4 PCI Subsystem Settings Parameter Description PCI Bus Driver Version Displays the PCI Bus Driver version information. When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion Slot_# I/O ROM (Note1) ROM for the related PCI-E slot. Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Change the PCIe lanes.
  • Page 52 PCI Devices Common Settings Enable/Disable memory mapped I/O to 4GB or greater address Above 4G Decoding space (Above 4G Decoding). Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. If the system has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices, this item SR-IOV Support Enable/Disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support.
  • Page 53: Usb Configuration

    5-2-5 USB Configuration Parameter Description USB Configuration USB Devices: Displays the USB devices connected to the system. Enable/Disable the XHCI (USB 3.0) Hand-off support. XHCI Hand-off Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. USB Mass Storage Driver Enable/Disable the USB Mass Storage Driver Support. Support Options available: Enabled, Disabled.
  • Page 54: Network Stack Configuration

    5-2-6 Network Stack Configuration Parameter Description Enable/Disable the UEFI network stack. Network Stack Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Enable/Disable the Ipv4 PXE feature. Ipv4 PXE Support Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Enable/Disable the Ipv4 HTTP feature. Ipv4 HTTP Support Options available: Enabled, Disabled.
  • Page 55: Post Report Configuration

    5-2-7 Post Report Configuration Parameter Description Post Report Configuration Error Message Report Enable/Disable the POST Error Message support. Post Error Message Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. BIOS Setup - 56 -...
  • Page 56: Nvme Configuration

    5-2-8 NVMe Configuration Parameter Description NVMe Configuration Displays the NVMe devices connected to the system. Options available: BIOS Build-In, NVMe Device. Default setting is BIOS NVMe OPROM Select Build-In. NVMe LED Control Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable. NVMe Device # Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items BIOS Setup...
  • Page 57: Chipset Configuration

    5-2-9 Chipset Configuration Parameter Description Defines the power state to resume to after a system 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. When set to Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off, the system remains off after power shutdown.
  • Page 58: Tls Auth Configuration

    5-2-10 Tls Auth Configuration Parameter Description Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Enroll Cert Š – Press [Enter] to enroll a certificate • Enroll Cert Using File • Cert GUID Server CA Configuration Input digit character in 1111111-2222-3333-4444-1234567890ab format. –...
  • Page 59: Iscsi Configuration

    5-2-11 iSCSI Configuration Parameter Description Press [Enter] configure advanced items. Attempt Priority Š Attempt Priority – Use arrow keys to select the attempt, then press +/- keys to move the attempt up/down in the attempt order list. Commit Changes and Exit Š...
  • Page 60 5-2-12 Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet BCM5720 BIOS Setup - 61 -...
  • Page 61 Description Parameter Press [Enter] to view firmware image information. Firmware Image Menu Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Legacy Boot Protocol Š – Selects non-UEFI Boot Protocol: Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)/iSCSI. – PXE, iSCSI, NONE. Default setting is PXE. Boot Strap Type Š...
  • Page 62: Vlan Configuration

    5-2-13 VLAN Configuration Parameter Description Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Create new VLAN Š VLAN ID Š – Sets VLAN ID for a new VLAN or an existing VLAN. – Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values. –...
  • Page 63: Ipv4 Network Configuration

    5-2-14 IPv4 Network Configuration Parameter Description Indicates whether network address is configured successfully or not. Configured Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Enable DHCP (Note) Local IP Address Press [Enter] to configure local IP address. (Note) Press [Enter] to configure local NetMask.
  • Page 64 5-2-15 Intel(R) I350 Gigabit Network Connection BIOS Setup - 65 -...
  • Page 65 Description Parameter Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Link Speed Š – Allows for automatic link speed adjustment. – Options available: Auto Negotiated, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half, 100 Mbps Full. Default setting is Auto Negotiated. Wake On LAN NIC Configuration Š...
  • Page 66: Vlan Configuration

    5-2-16 VLAN Configuration Parameter Description Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Create new VLAN Š VLAN ID Š – Sets VLAN ID for a new VLAN or an existing VLAN. – Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values. –...
  • Page 67: Ipv4 Network Configuration

    5-2-17 IPv4 Network Configuration Parameter Description Indicates whether network address is configured successfully or not. Configured Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Enable DHCP (Note) Local IP Address Press [Enter] to configure local IP address. (Note) Press [Enter] to configure local NetMask.
  • Page 68: Driver Health

    5-2-18 Driver Health Parameter Description Driver Health Displays driver health status of the devices/controllers if installed BIOS Setup - 69 -...
  • Page 69: Chipset Menu

    Chipset Menu Chipset Setup menu displays submenu options for configuring the function of Platform Controller Hub(PCH). Select a submenu item, then press <Enter> to access the related submenu screen. BIOS Setup - 70 -...
  • Page 70 5-3-1 Processor Configuration BIOS Setup - 71 -...
  • Page 71: Processor Configuration

    Description Parameter Processor Configuration Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. CPU Socket 0 Configuration Š CPU Socket 1 Configuration Š – Core Disable Bitmap(Hex) Pre-Socket Configuration • Number of Cores to enable. 0 means all cores. FFFFFFF means to disable all cores. The maximum value depends on the number of CPUs available.
  • Page 72 Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable. Debug Consent Description Parameter Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disable. Core Crash Data Gprs Enable/Disable memory encryption (TME). Memory Encryption (TME) (Note) Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Limit CPU physical address to 46 bits to support older Hyper-v.
  • Page 73: Common Refcode Configuration

    5-3-2 Common RefCode Configuration Parameter Description Common RefCode Configuration Selects the MMIO High Base setting. MMIO High Base Options available: 56T, 40T, 32T, 24T, 16T, 4T, 2T, 1T, 512G, 3584T. Default setting is 56T. Selects the allocation size used to assign memory-mapped I/O (MMIO) resources.
  • Page 74 Parameter Description Enable/Disable Non-uniform Memory Access (NUMA) support to Numa improve the system performance. Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable. Divide physical NUMA nodes into evenly sized virtual NUMA nodes in ACPI table. This may improve Windows performance on CPUs Virtual Numa with more than 64 logical processors.
  • Page 75: Upi Configuration

    5-3-3 UPI Configuration Description Parameter Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Uncore Status Š – Press [Enter] to view the Uncore status. Link Frequency Select Š – Selects the UPI link frequency. – Options available: 9.6GT/s, 10.4GT/s, 11.2GT/s, Auto. Default setting is Auto.
  • Page 76 Description Parameter MMIO High Granularity Size Š – Selects the allocation size used to assign mmioh resources. – Options available: 1G, 4G, 16G, 64G, 256G, 1024G. Default setting is UPI General Configuration 64G. (continued) Clock Modulation Enabled Š – Options available: Disable, Enable, Auto. Default setting is Auto. BIOS Setup - 77 -...
  • Page 77: Memory Configuration

    5-3-4 Memory Configuration Description Parameter Integrated Memory Controller (iMC) When set to Enable, the system enforces Plan Of Record restrictions for DDR frequency programming. Enforce DDR Memory Frequency POR Options available: POR, Disable. Default setting is POR. Configures the maximum memory frequency. If Enforce POR is disabled, user will be able to run at higher frequencies than the Memory Frequency memory support (limited by processor support).
  • Page 78 Description Parameter Controls if NVDIMMs are interleaved together or not. Interleave NVDIMMs Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable. Enable/Disable Assert ADR on Reset. Assert ADR on Reset Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Enable/Disable Assert ADR on S5. Assert ADR on S5 Options available: Enabled, Disabled.
  • Page 79 Description Parameter Leaky bucket time window based interface Hour Š – Leaky bucket time window based interface hour used for DDR (0-24). – Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values. Leaky bucket time window based interface Minute Š...
  • Page 80: Iio Configuration

    5-3-5 IIO Configuration Description Parameter IIO Configuration Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. ® Intel VT for Directed I/O Š – Enable/Disable the Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) support function by reporting the I/O device assignment to VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables.
  • Page 81 Description Parameter Interrupt Remapping Š – Enable/Disable the interrupt remapping support function. – Options available: Auto, Enable, Disable. Default setting is Auto x2APIC Opt Out Š – Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable. Pre-boot DMA Protection Š – Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable. Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
  • Page 82: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    5-3-6 Advanced Power Management Configuration Description Parameter Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. SpeedStep (Pstates) Š – Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. – Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable. CPU P State Control Turbo Mode Š...
  • Page 83 Description Parameter Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Enable Monitor MWAIT Š – Allows Monitor and MWAIT instructions. – Options available: Disable, Enable, Auto. Default setting is Auto. CPU C6 Report Š CPU C State Control – Enable/Disable CPU C6(ACPI C3) report to OS. –...
  • Page 84: Pch Configuration

    5-3-7 PCH Configuration Description Parameter PCH Configuration Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. SATA Controller Š – Enable/Disable SATA controller. – Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable. Configure SATA as Š – Configures on chip SATA type. – AHCI Mode: When set to AHCI, the SATA controller enables its AHCI functionality.
  • Page 85 Description Parameter Port 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 Š – Enable/Disable Port 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 device. – Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable. Hot Plug (for Port 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7) (Note 2) Š – Enable/Disable HDD Hot-Plug function. PCH SATA Configuration – Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable. (continued) Spin Up Device (for Port 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7) (Note 2)
  • Page 86: Miscellaneous Configuration

    5-3-8 Miscellaneous Configuration Description Parameter Miscellaneous Configuration Selects the active video type. Options available: Auto, Onboard Device, PCIE Device, Specific PCIE Active Video Device. Default setting is Auto. BIOS Setup - 87 -...
  • Page 87: Server Me Configuration

    5-3-9 Server ME Configuration Parameter Description General ME Configuration Oper. Firmware Version Displays the operational firmware version. ME Firmware Status #1/#2 Displays ME Firmware status information. Current State Displays ME Firmware current status information. Error Code Displays ME Firmware status error code. Recovery Cause Displays ME Firmware recovery cause.
  • Page 88: Runtime Error Logging Settings

    5-3-10 Runtime Error Logging Settings Description Parameter Runtime Error Logging Enable/Disable system error logging function. System Errors Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable. Enable/Disable software injection error logging function. S/W Error Injection Support Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable. Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
  • Page 89 Description Parameter Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. PCIE Error Š – Enable/Disable PCIE error. – Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Disable. Uncorrected Error (Note) Š – Enables and escalates Uncorrectable/Recoverable Errors to error pins. – Options available: Enable, Disable. Default setting is Enable. Fatal Error Enable (Note) Š...
  • Page 90: Power Policy

    5-3-11 Power Policy Description Parameter Selects a Power Policy Quick Setting. Options available: Standard, Best Performance, Energy Efficient, Turbo Power Policy Quick Settings Lock. Default setting is Standard. Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor SpeedStep (Pstates) load.
  • Page 91 Description Parameter The Hyper Threading Technology allows a single processor to execute two or more separate threads concurrently. When hyper-threading is enabled, multi-threaded software applications can execute their threads, Hyper-Threading [ALL] thereby improving performance. Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Options available: Enabled, Disabled.
  • Page 92: Server Management Menu

    Server Management Menu Parameter Description Enable/Disable FRB-2 timer (POST timer). FRB-2 Timer Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. FRB-2 Timer Configures the FRB2 Timer timeout. The value is between 1 to 30 minutes. (Note1) timeout Default setting is 6 minutes. Configures the FRB2 Timer policy.
  • Page 93 Parameter Description System Event Log Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. View FRU Press [Enter] to view the FRU information. Information BMC VLAN Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Configuration BMC network Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Configuration IPv6 BMC Network Press [Enter] to configure advanced items.
  • Page 94: System Event Log

    5-4-1 System Event Log Parameter Description Enabling / Disabling Options Change this item to enable or disable all features of System Event SEL Components Logging during boot. Options available: Enabled, Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Erasing Settings Choose options for erasing SEL. Options available: No, Erase SEL Yes, On next reset,...
  • Page 95 5-4-2 View FRU Information The FRU page is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as System product information. Items on this window are non-configurable. (Note) The model name will vary depends on the product you purchased BIOS Setup - 96 -...
  • Page 96: Bmc Vlan Configuration

    5-4-3 BMC VLAN Configuration Description Parameter BMC VLAN Configuration Select to configure BMC VLAN ID. The valid range is from 0 to 4094. When BMC VLAN ID set to 0, BMC VLAN ID will be disabled. Select to configure BMC VLAN Priority. The valid range is from 0 to 7. BMC VLAN Priority When BMC VLAN ID is set to 0, BMC VLAN Priority will not be selected.
  • Page 97: Bmc Network Configuration

    5-4-4 BMC Network Configuration Parameter Description BMC network configuration Select NCSI and Dedicated Options available: Do Nothing, Model1(Dedicated), Model2(NCSI), Mode3(Failover). Default setting is Do Nothing. Lan Channel 1 Selects to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (DHCP). Configuration Address source Options available: Unspecified, Static, DynamicBmcDhcp.
  • Page 98: Ipv6 Bmc Network Configuration

    5-4-5 IPv6 BMC Network Configuration Parameter Description IPv6 BMC network configuration IPv6 BMC Lan Channel 1 Enable/Disable IPv6 BMC LAN channel function. When this item is disabled, the system will not modify any BMC network during BIOS IPv6 BMC Lan Option phase.
  • Page 99: Security Menu

    Security Menu The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. There are two 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. •...
  • Page 100: Secure Boot

    5-5-1 Secure Boot The Secure Boot submenu is applicable when your device is installed the Windows 8 (or above) operating ® system. Parameter Description System Mode Displays if the system is in User mode or Setup mode. Enable/ Disable the Secure Boot function. Secure Boot Options available: Enabled, Disabled.
  • Page 101 Parameter Description Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Please note that this item is configurable when Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom. Factory Key Provision Š – Allows to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when system is in Setup Mode.
  • Page 102 Parameter Description Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) Š – Displays the current status of the Authorized TimeStamps Database. – Press [Enter] to configure a new DBT or load additional DBT from storage devices. Key Management – Options available: Update, Append. (continued) OsRecovery Signatures Š...
  • Page 103: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error message if the legacy drive(s) specified is not bootable. Parameter Description Boot Configuration Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) Setup Prompt Timeout means indefinite waiting.
  • Page 104 Parameter Description FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Press [Enter] to configure the boot order priority. By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following sequence: Hard drive. Boot Option #1 / #2 / #3 / #4 / #5 CD-COM/DVD drive. USB device.
  • Page 105: Save & Exit Menu

    Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press <Enter>. Parameter Description Save Options Saves changes made and closes the BIOS setup. Save Changes and Exit Options available: Yes, No.
  • Page 106 Parameter Description 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 Restore Defaults and you choose to load these settings, the system might not function properly.
  • Page 107: Bios Recovery

    BIOS Recovery The system has an embedded recovery technique. In the event that the BIOS becomes corrupt the boot block can be used to restore the BIOS to a working state. To restore your BIOS, please follow the instructions listed below: Recovery Instruction: 1.
  • Page 108: Bios Post Beep Code (Ami Standard)

    BIOS POST Beep code (AMI standard) 5-9-1 PEI Beep Codes # of Beeps Description Memory not Installed. Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice) Recovery started DXEIPL was not found DXE Core Firmware Volume was not found Recovery failed S3 Resume failed Reset PPI is not available...

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