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UPER ® AS 1021TM-T+ AS 1021TM-INF+ USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
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Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. Super Micro Computer, Inc. ("Supermicro") reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software, if any, and documentation may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent.
About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ is a 1U Twin (two serverboards in a 1U chassis) rackmount server based on the SC808TS-980 server chassis and two Super H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ serverboards.
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AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual 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 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
Rear I/O Panel ... 1-5 Cooling System ... 1-5 1U Twin: System Notes ... 1-6 System Power ... 1-6 SATA Backplane/Drives ... 1-6 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-7 Chapter 2 Server Installation Overview ... 2-1 Unpacking the System ... 2-1 Preparing for Setup ... 2-1 Choosing a Setup Location ...
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Installing the Inner Rails ... 2-4 Installing the Inner Rail Extension ... 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ... 2-8 Preparing to Power On ... 2-9 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ... 3-1 Control Panel Buttons ... 3-1 Reset ... 3-1 Power ...
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AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Explanation of Jumpers ... 5-16 5-11 Onboard Indicators ... 5-18 5-12 Drive Connections ... 5-19 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices ... 6-1 Precautions ... 6-1 Unpacking ... 6-1 Control Panel ... 6-2 System Fans ... 6-2 System Fan Failure ...
1U chassis and two (twin) H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ serverboards. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components may have been included with the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+, as listed below.
Processors Each H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ supports dual AMD Opteron™ 2300/2200 Series processors (Socket F type). Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com/aplus). Memory The H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ has sixteen single/dual channel DIMM slots that can support up to 64 GB of ECC DDR2-667/533/400 registered ECC SDRAM. All memory modules used to populate the system should be the same size, type and speed.
Infi niBand Port Bracket: The Infi niBand port bracket is a small "U" shaped bracket that secures the connector to the I/O port shield. This allows the I/O shield, not the serverboard, to support the cable's weight. The bracket can be found on the connector itself.
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AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual DDR2-667/533/400 DIMM 4B DIMM 4A DIMM 3B DIMM 3A Socket F DIMM 2B DIMM 2A DIMM 1B DIMM 1A W83793G PCI-E Slot PCI x16 IB MT25204 PCI x8 GE PHY 88E1121R Gb LAN 4x SATA Gb LAN 6x USB Figure 1-1.
Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC808TS-980 1U chassis. Details on the chassis can be found in Chapter 6. System Power When confi gured as a the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+, the SC808TS-980 includes a single 980W cold-swap power supply, which provides the power to both server- boards housed in the chassis.
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual 1U Twin: System Notes As a 1U Twin confi guration, the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ is a unique server sys- tem. With two system boards incorporated into a single chassis, there are several points you should keep in mind. System Power A single power supply is used to provide the power for both serverboards.
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Server Installation Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ 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.
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual • Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing. • This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
• Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. • Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ 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.
Figure 2-2: Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails (right side rail shown) Installing the Inner Rail Extension The SC808 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails and inner rail extensions. The inner rails are preattached and do not interfere with normal use of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack.
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Secure to the Front of the Rack Attach Outer Racks Figure 2-3: Assembling the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack The next step is to install the outer rack rails to the rack. Installing the Outer Rails Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket.
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Figure 2-4: Installing the System into a Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack Confi rm that chassis includes the inner rails (A) and rail extensions (B). Also, confi rm that the outer rails (C) are installed on the rack. Line chassis rails (A and B) with the front of the rack rails (C).
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ in the rack, you will need to open the top cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the con- nections have been made. Accessing the Inside of the System Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").
Preparing to Power On 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. Checking the SATA drives All drives are accessable from the front of the server. The SATA disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover.
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AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System 2-10...
System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the two control panels 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 specifi c components. There are also two buttons on each control panel.
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Control Panel LEDs Each of the two control panels located on the front of the SC808TS-980 chassis has fi ve LEDs. Each LED provides you with critical information related its own specifi c serverboard. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.
Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply unit. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. SATA Drive Carrier LEDs Each SATA drive carrier has two LEDs. • Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity.
Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ 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.
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual • Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
• 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. ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other.
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1021TM- T+/1021TM-INF+ is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.
Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ serverboard into the SC808TS-980 chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have fi...
Check Compatibility of Serverboard Ports and I/O Shield The H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ in a Twin 1U confi guration requires the use of Supermicro's specially designed 1U Twin chassis: the SC808TS-980. Make sure that the I/O ports on the serverboards align properly with their respective holes in the I/O shield at the back of the chassis when installing.
Connecting Cables Now that the serverboards are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the boards. These include the data cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the fl...
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators. All JF1 wires have been bundled into a single ribbon cable to simplify this connection. Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the board.
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. Always connect the power cord last and remove it fi rst before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
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AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the socket. Once aligned, carefully place the CPU into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the socket, move the CPU horizontally or vertically or rub the CPU against the socket or against any pins of the socket, which may damage the CPU and/or the socket.
Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory support The H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ has sixteen 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 64 GB of single or dual channel DDR2-667/533/400 registered ECC SDRAM (for a total of 128 GB in the system).
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Note: 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB memory modules are supported. It is highly recommended that you remove the power cord from the system before installing or changing memory modules. Please refer to our web site for memory that has been tested on the H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+.
Proprietary Power Connector The primary power supply connec- tors (JWR1 and JWR2) are designed for use with Supermicro proprietary power supplies. Refer to the table on the right for the pin defi nitions of the 20-pin power connectors. This con- nection supplies power to the chipset, fans and memory.
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AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) Connect an LED to the OH connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad- vanced warning of chassis overheat- ing or fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions and status indicators.
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NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. This is unused on the 1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+. Universal Serial Bus Ports Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 2.0) are located beside the LAN1/2 ports.
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AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable to inform you of a chassis intrusion. This is unused on the 1021TM- T+/1021TM-INF+. Fan Headers The H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+ has four 6-pin proprietary fan headers. Each fan header supports two 3-pin fans.
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Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header is desig- nated JWOL. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. You must have a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN con- nector and cable to use the Wake-On- LAN feature. Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is des- ignated JWOR.
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, 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 identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
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I2C to PCI-Express Slot C1/JI C2 allows you to enable the C bus to communicate with the PCI- Express slot. For the jumpers to work properly, please set both jumpers to the same setting. If enabled, both jumpers must be enabled. If disabled, both jumpers must be disabled.
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/LAN2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each Gb 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.
5-12 Drive Connections There are no IDE or fl oppy drive connectors on the motherboard. Use the following information to connect the SATA drive cables. SATA Ports There are no jumpers to con- fi gure the SATA ports, which are designated SATA0 through SATA3.
Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC808TS-980 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Control Panel: Primary Serverboard Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View LAN Ports PCI-Express x16 Slot USB Ports COM Port VGA Port Infi niBand Port* USB Ports COM Port VGA Port Infi niBand Port* *The 20 Gb Infi...
System Fan Failure If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan fail LED on the control panel will blink on and off. Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same type and model (the system can continue to run with a failed fan).
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AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Figure 6-3. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier Installing/Removing Hot-swap SATA Drives To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. Swing the handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-4).
Power Supply Failure If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power supply unit. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (PWS-981-1S - see contact information in Chapter 1).
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Installing a New Power Supply Replace the failed unit with the exact same power supply model from Supermicro. Carefully insert the new unit into position in the chassis and secure it with the two screws at the rear of the unit.
Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8DMT+/H8DMT-INF+. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a fl ash chip and can be easily upgraded using a fl oppy 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.
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Main Menu When you fi rst enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main Menu screen. You can always return to the Main Menu by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen with the arrow keys. The Main Menu screen provides you with a system overview, which includes the version, built date and ID of the AMIBIOS, the type, speed and number of the pro- cessors in the system and the amount of memory installed in the system.
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Chapter 7: BIOS detected, at which point you will need to press the F1 button to re-enter the BIOS setup menu. The options are Enabled and Disabled. ACPI Mode Use this setting to determine whether ACPI mode will be used. The options are Yes and No.
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AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Restore on AC Power Loss This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Power Off, Power On and Last State. MPS Revision This setting allows the user to select the MPS revision level.
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PIO Mode PIO (Programmable I/O) mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to allow BIOS to auto detect the PIO mode.
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Clear NVRAM Select Yes to clear NVRAM during boot-up. The options are Yes and No. Plug & Play OS Select Yes to allow the OS to confi gure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow AMIBIOS to confi...
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CS Sparing This setting will reserve a spare memory rank in each node when enabled. Options are Enable and Disable. DCT Unganged Mode This setting enables unganged DRAM mode (64-bit). Options are Auto (ganged mode) and Always (unganged mode). Power Down Enable This setting enables or disables DDR power down mode.
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AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Data Cache BG Scrub Allows L1 cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Options are Disabled and various times in nanoseconds and microseconds. L2 Cache BG Scrub Allows L2 cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Options are Disabled and various times in nanoseconds and microseconds.
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Chapter 7: BIOS PCIE Spread Spectrum Allows you to Enable or Disable spread spectrum for PCI-Express. SATA Spread Spectrum Enables spread spectrum for the SATA. Options are Enabled and Disabled. USB 1.1 Controller Allows you to Enable or Disable the USB 1.1 controller. USB 2.0 Controller Enable or Disable the USB 2.0 controller.
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode This setting is used to Enable or Disable SVM. CPU Page Translation Table This setting is used to Enable or Disable the CPU Page Translation Table. I/O Device Confi guration Serial Port1 Address This option specifi...
Serial Port Number Selects the serial port to use for console redirection. Options are COM1 and COM2. Serial Port Mode Selects the serial port settings to use. Options are (115200 8, n, 1), (57600 8, n, 1), (38400 8, n, 1), (19200 8, n, 1) and (09600 8, n, 1). Flow Control Selects the fl...
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual System Fan Monitor Fan Speed Control This feature allows the user to determine how the system will control the speed of the onboard fans. Select "Workstation" if your system is used as a Workstation. Select "Server" if your system is used as a Server. Select "Disable" to disable the fan speed control function to allow the onboard fans to continuously run at full speed (12V).
Subnet Mask Use the "+" and "-" keys to select the parameter. The subnet address and current subnet address in the BMC are shown. Set PEF Confi guration PEF Support Use this setting to Enable or Disable PEF support. When enabled, the following settings will appear.
AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Security Menu AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst. Change Supervisor Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then type in the password.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Then Select "OK" to allow BIOS to automatically load the Optimal Defaults as the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.
BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up pro- cedure.
BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h. B-1 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint...
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AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual B-2 Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description The onboard fl oppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. Initializing the interrupt vector table next. Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next.
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B-3 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution. These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM. Checkpoint Code Description The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition. The BIOS stack has been built.
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AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on. Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next. Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Confi guring the mono- chrome mode and color mode settings next.
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Checkpoint Code Description The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the memory above 1 MB next. The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Saving the memory size next. Going to checkpoint 52h next. The memory test started, but not as the result of a soft reset.
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AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WIN- BIOS Setup next. The programming before WINBIOS Setup has completed. Uncompressing the WINBIOS Setup code and executing the AMIBIOS Setup or WINBIOS Setup utility next.
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Checkpoint Code Description Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initialization required after the E000 option ROM had control next. Initialization after E000 option ROM control has completed. Displaying the system confi guration next. Uncompressing the DMI data and executing DMI POST initialization next. The system confi...
Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Note: unless noted specifi cations apply to a complete system (both server- boards). Processors Four AMD Opteron™ 2300/2200 Series (Socket F) processors Note: please refer to our website for details on supported processors. Chipset nVidia MCP55-V Pro BIOS...
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AS1021TM-T+/1021TM-INF+ User's Manual Weight Gross Weight: 40 lbs. (18.2 kg.) System Cooling Six (6) high performance 4-cm fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100 - 240V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 12A - 5A max Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power: 980W (Part# PWS-981-1S) Rated Output Voltages: +12V (81A), +5Vsb (4A)