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  • Page 1 ® UPER AS2021M-32R USER’S MANUAL 1.0a...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the 2021M-32R server. Installa- tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The 2021M-32R is a high-end server based on the SC825TQ-R700LP 2U rack- mount chassis and the H8DM3-2, a dual processor serverboard that supports AMD Opteron 2000 Series Socket F type processors and up to 64 GB of DDR2-667 or...
  • Page 4 AS2021M-32R 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 2021M-32R. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DM3-2 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Manual Organization ... iii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ... 1-1 Serverboard Features ... 1-2 Server Chassis Features ... 1-4 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-5 Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview ... 2-1 Unpacking the System ... 2-1 Preparing for Setup ... 2-1 Installing the System into a Rack ...
  • Page 7 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ... 5-1 Processor and Heatsink Installation ... 5-2 Connecting Cables ... 5-5 Connecting Data Cables ... 5-5 Connecting Power Cables ... 5-5 Connecting the Control Panel ... 5-6 I/O Ports ... 5-7 Installing Memory ...
  • Page 8 AS2021M-32R User's Manual Compact Flash Power Header ... 5-19 SGPIO ... 5-19 Jumper Settings ... 5-20 Explanation of Jumpers ... 5-20 CMOS Clear ... 5-20 C to PCI-X Enable/Disable ... 5-21 C to PCI-E Enable/Disable ... 5-21 Watch Dog Enable/Disable ... 5-21 PCI-X Slot Speed ...
  • Page 9 Boot Menu ... 7-16 Security Menu ... 7-16 Exit Menu ... 7-17 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes ... A-1 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes ... B-1 Appendix C: System Specifi cations ... C-1 Table of Contents...
  • Page 10 AS2021M-32R User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    SC825TQ-R700LP 2U server chassis and the H8DM3-2 dual AMD processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 2021M-32R (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have...

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    The H8DM3-2 supports single or dual AMD Opteron 2000 Series, Socket F type processors. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com/aplus). Memory The H8DM3-2 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 64 GB of DDR2- 667 or 32 GB of DDR2-533/400 registered ECC SDRAM.

  • Page 13: Ati Graphics Controller

    Ethernet ports. ATI Graphics Controller The H8DM3-2 features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000 graphics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifi cally for servers, featuring low power consumption, high reliability and superior longevity. Other Features...

  • Page 14: Server Chassis Features

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC825TQ-R700LP server chassis. System Power The SC825TQ-R700LP features a redundant 700W power supply composed of two separate power modules. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace a failed power supply without shutting down the system.

  • Page 15: Contacting Supermicro

    Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 16 AS2021M-32R User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 2021M-32R 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.

  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    Allow the hot plug SAS drives and power supply units to cool before touch- ing them. Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

  • Page 19: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera- ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera- ture (Tmra).

  • Page 20: Installing The System Into A Rack

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 2021M-32R into a rack unit. If the 2021M-32R 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.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-1. Installing Chassis Rails...

  • Page 22: Installing The Rack Rails

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual Installing the Rack Rails: Determine where you want to place the 2021M-32R in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fi xed rack rail/sliding rail guide as- semblies (made up of two inter-locking sections) at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack and the rollers toward the front of the rack.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-2. Installing the Server into a Rack...

  • Page 24: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 2021M-32R in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the System (see Figure 2-3) First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-3. Accessing the Inside of the System...

  • Page 26: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made. 1. Accessing the drive bays All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD-ROM and fl...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: System Interface

    System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SAS 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 the chassis control panel.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the chassis has several LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.

  • Page 29: Hdd

    HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 2021M-32R, this LED indicates SAS and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing. Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. SAS Drive Carrier LEDs Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs.
  • Page 30 AS2021M-32R User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the 2021M-32R 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.

  • Page 32: General Safety Precautions

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets. Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 4-1).

  • Page 33: Esd Precautions

    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.

  • Page 34: Operating Precautions

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 2021M-32R is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 2021M-32R system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the H8DM3-2 serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the chas- sis completely when you have fi...

  • Page 36: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation Exercise extreme caution when handling and installing the proces- sor. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it be- fore adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Installing the CPU Backplates Two CPU backplates (BKT-0011L) have been preinstalled to the serverboard to prevent the CPU area of the serverboard from bending and to provide a base for attaching the heatsink retention modules.
  • Page 37 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 3. 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.
  • Page 38 AS2021M-32R User's Manual Installing the Heatsink Retention Modules Two heatsink retention modules (BKT-0012L) and four screws are included in the retail box. Once installed, these are used to help attach the heatsinks to the CPUs. To install, align the module with the standoffs of the preinstalled CPU backplate and with the four feet on the module contacting the serverboard.

  • Page 39: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfi...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Control Panel

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-3 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indi- cators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.

  • Page 41: I/O Ports

    Figure 5-4 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-4. Rear Panel I/O Ports Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is inter- leaved to improve performance (see step 1).
  • Page 42 AS2021M-32R User's Manual Support The H8DM3-2 supports single or dual-channel, DDR2-667/533/400 registered ECC SDRAM. Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory are supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots (see note on previous page and charts on following page). The CPU2 DIMM slots can only be accessed when two CPUs are installed (however, the CPU2 DIMM slots are not required to be populated when two CPUs are installed).
  • Page 43 Populating Memory Banks for 128-bit Operation CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 DIMM1A DIMM1B DIMM2A Notes: X indicates a populated DIMM slot. If adding at least four DIMMs (with two CPUs installed), the confi gurations with DIMMs spread over both CPUs (and not like the con- fi...

  • Page 44: Adding Pci Cards

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI slots The H8DM3-2 has six PCI expansion slots, which includes two PCI-Express x8 slots, one PCI-Express x4 slot, one 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot and two 64-bit 133/100 MHz PCI-X slots. The 2021M-32R can support low-profi le cards in all six slots of the serverboard.

  • Page 45: Serverboard Details

    2. The H8DMi-2 has the same layout as the H8DM3-2 but with no SAS components or ports. 3. See the LSI SAS manual (included on the Supermicro CD) for SAS RAID setup instructions. IR mode is not supported. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup...

  • Page 46: H8Dm3-2 Quick Reference

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual H8DM3-2 Quick Reference Jumpers Description Power Supply Fail Detect JBT1 CMOS Clear JCF1 Compact Flash Master/Slave C1/2 C to PCI-X Enable/Disable C3/4 C to PCI-E Enable/Disable JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable JPXA1/JPXB1 PCI-X Slot 1&2 Freq. Watch Dog Connectors Description COM1, COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Port/Header...

  • Page 47: Atx Power Connector

    Connecting Cables ATX Power Connector The primary ATX power supply con- nector (J1B1) meets the SSI (Super- set ATX) 24-pin specifi cation. Refer to the table on the right for the pin defi ni- tions of the ATX 24-pin power connec- tor.

  • Page 48: Hdd Led

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual HDD LED The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to display disk activity. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 49: Reset Button

    Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo- cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1.

  • Page 50: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Ports

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse ports are located on the IO backplane. The mouse is the top (green) port. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Serial Ports The COM1 port is located under the parallel port.

  • Page 51: Power Led/Speaker/Keylock

    Power LED/Speaker/Keylock On JF2, pins 2, 4, and 6 are for the power LED, pins 1, 3, 5 and 7 are for the speaker and pins 8 and 10 are for the keylock. See the tables on the right for pin defi nitions. Note: The speaker connector pins are for use with an external speaker.

  • Page 52: Wake-On-Ring

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is desig- nated JWOR. This function allows your computer to receive and "wake- up" by an incoming call to the modem when in suspend state. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. You must have a Wake-On-Ring card and cable to use this feature.

  • Page 53: Power Supply Fail Alarm Header

    Power Supply Fail Alarm Header Connect a cable from your power supply to JPWF to provide you with warning of a power supply failure. The warning signal is passed through the PWR_LED pin to indicate a power failure. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 54: Jumper Settings

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 55: I C To Pci-X Enable/Disable

    C to PCI-X Enable/Disable The JI C1/2 pair of jumpers allows you to connect the System Management Bus to the PCI-X expansion slots. The default setting is disabled. Both con- nectors must be set the same (JI for data and JI C2 is for the clock).

  • Page 56: Pci-X Slot Speed

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual PCI-X Slot Speed Jumper JPXA1 on the H8DM3-2/ H8DMi-2 is used to change the speed of PCI-X slots #1 & 2. Jumper JPXB1 is used to change the speed of PCI-X slot #3. See the tables on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 57: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    5-10 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 amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. the table on the right for the func- tions associated with the connection speed LED.

  • Page 58: 5-11 Floppy, Ide, Sata And Sas Drive Connections

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual 5-11 Floppy, IDE, SATA and SAS Drive Connections Use the following information to connect the fl oppy and hard disk drive cables. The fl oppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. A single fl...

  • Page 59: Ide Connector

    IDE Connector There are no jumpers to con- fi gure the onboard IDE#1 con- nector unless using it for a compact flash device. the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi...

  • Page 60: Sata Ports

    LSI's SAS manual for details on creating and working with SAS RAID arrays. See the LSI SAS manual (included on the Supermicro CD) for SAS RAID set up instructions. Note that SR and IT modes are sup- ported but not IR. SATA Drive Ports Pin Defi...

  • Page 61: 5-12 Installing Additional Drivers

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-12 Installing Additional Drivers The CD that came bundled with the system contains software drivers, some of which must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After inserting this CD into your CD- ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-7 should appear. (If this display does not appear, click on the My Computer icon and then on the icon representing your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 62 AS2021M-32R User's Manual Notes 5-28...

  • Page 63: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC825TQ-R700LP 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. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.

  • Page 64: Control Panel

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views 3.5" Drive Bays (2) Slim DVD-ROM Drive SAS Drives (8) Keyboard/Mouse Ports USB Ports COM1 Port Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications.

  • Page 65: System Fans

    2. Installing a new fan Replace the failed fan with an identical 8-cm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro, p/n FAN-0094L). Position the new fan into the space vacated by the failed fan previ- ously removed. A "click" can be heard when the fan is fully installed in place and the power connections are made.

  • Page 66: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual Figure 6-2. Removing System Cooling Fans Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SAS Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis or remove power to replace or swap SAS drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: You must use standard 1"...

  • Page 67: Sas Drive Installation

    Begin by depressing the tabs at the front and rear of the shroud to unlock it, then lift it up and out of the chassis. To reinstall, simply position the air shroud in its proper place and push it in until you hear it click. SAS Drive Installation 1.
  • Page 68 AS2021M-32R User's Manual 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SAS drives The SAS drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These hard drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs.

  • Page 69: Dvd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation

    Hard Drive Backplane The SAS drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus termi- nation. A RAID controller can be used with the backplane to provide data security. The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability of the SAS drives.

  • Page 70: Power Supply

    The PWR Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Replace- ment units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). The power supply modules have a hot-swap capability, meaning you can replace the failed module without powering down the system.

  • Page 71: Chapter 7: Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8DM3-2. 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.

  • Page 72: Main Menu

    AS2021M-32R 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 processors in the system and the amount of memory installed in the system.
  • Page 73 Chapter 7: BIOS Boot up Num-Lock Set this value to allow the Number Lock setting to be modifi ed during boot up. The options are On and Off. PS/2 Mouse Support Set this value to modify support for a PS/2 mouse. The options are Auto, En- abled and Disabled.
  • Page 74 AS2021M-32R User's Manual Headless Mode Use this setting to Enable or Disable headless operation mode through ACPI. MCP55 ACPI HPET Table Use this setting to either Enable or Disable the MCP55 ACPI HPET table. Power Confi guration Power Button Mode Allows the user to change the function of the power button.
  • Page 75 CPU Confi guration MThe submenu lists CPU information and the following settings: GART Error Reporting This setting is used for testing only (setting should be disabled). Power Now This setting is used to Enable or Disable the AMD Power Now feature. Thermal Throttling This setting is used to Enable or Disable Thermal Throttling.
  • Page 76 AS2021M-32R User's Manual nVidia RAID Function This setting is used to Enable or Disable the nVidia ROM. Primary IDE Master/Slave Highlight one of the items above and press <Enter> to access the submenu for that item. Type Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed, Auto, CDROM and ARMD.
  • Page 77 DMA Mode Selects the DMA Mode. Options are Auto, SWDMA0, SWDMA1, SWDMA2, MWDMA0. MDWDMA1, MWDMA2, UDMA0. UDMA1, UDMA2, UDMA3, UDMA4 and UDMA5. (SWDMA=Single Word DMA, MWDMA=Multi Word DMA, UDMA=UltraDMA.) S.M.A.R.T. Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select "Auto" to allow BIOS to auto detect hard disk drive support.
  • Page 78 AS2021M-32R User's Manual cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS PCI/PnP Confi guration 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 &...
  • Page 80 AS2021M-32R User's Manual DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 This feature specifi es the availability of a DMA channel. The options are Available and Reserved. Reserved Memory Size This setting sets the size of the memory block to reserve for Legacy ISA devices. The options are Disabled, 16k, 32k and 64k.
  • Page 81 allow the parallel port to use 378 as its I/O port address. The majority of parallel ports on computer systems use IRQ7 and I/O Port 378H as the standard setting. Select 278 to allow the parallel port to use 278 as its I/O port address. Select 3BC to allow the parallel port to use 3BC as its I/O port address.
  • Page 82 AS2021M-32R User's Manual CS Sparing Enable This setting will reserve a spare memory rank in each node when enabled. Options are Enable and Disable. Memory Hole Remapping When "Enabled", this feature enables hardware memory remapping around the memory hole. Options are Enabled and Disabled. ECC Confi...
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS Alternate VID Specify the alternate VID while in low power states. Options are Auto and vari- ous voltages from .800V to 1.050V in increments of .025V. SouthBridge Confi guration CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum Enables spread spectrum for the CPU/LDT. Options are Center Spread, Down Spread or Disabled.
  • Page 84 AS2021M-32R User's Manual USB 2.0 Controller Mode Select the controller mode for your USB ports. Options are HiSpeed and FullSpeed. (HiSpeed=480 Mbps, FullSpeed=12 Mbps). BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Enable or Disable a workaround for OS's without EHCI hand-off support. Event Log Confi guration View Event Log Highlight this item and press <Enter>...

  • Page 85: System Health Monitor

    Chapter 7: BIOS System Health Monitor CPU Overheat Alarm Use the "+" and "-" keys to set the CPU temperature threshold to between 65 and 90 C. When this threshold is exceeded, the overheat LED on the chas- sis will light up and an alarm will sound. The LED and alarm will turn off once the CPU temperature has dropped to 5 degrees below the threshold set.

  • Page 86: Boot Menu

    AS2021M-32R User's Manual Boot Menu This feature allows the user to confi gure the following items: Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to prioritize the boot sequence from the available devices. Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the Boot sequence from available removable drives.

  • Page 87: Exit Menu

    Chapter 7: BIOS Exit Menu Select the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to leave BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system confi guration parameters can take effect.
  • Page 88 AS2021M-32R User's Manual Notes 7-18...

  • Page 89: Appendix A: Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up pro- cedure.
  • Page 90 AS2021M-32R User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 91: Appendix B: Bios Post Checkpoint Codes

    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. Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint...
  • Page 92 AS2021M-32R User's Manual 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.
  • Page 93 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.
  • Page 94 AS2021M-32R 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.
  • Page 95 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.
  • Page 96 AS2021M-32R 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.
  • Page 97 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...
  • Page 98 AS2021M-32R User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 99: Appendix C: System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual AMD Opteron 2000 series (Socket F) type processors Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset nVidia MCP55 Pro and AMD-8132 chipset BIOS 8 Mb AMI®...
  • Page 100 AS2021M-32R User's Manual Expansion Slots Two PCI-Express x8 slots, one PCI-Express x4 slot, one 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot and two 64-bit 133/100 MHz PCI-X slots (all low-profi le cards) Serverboard H8DM3-2 (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions: 12 x 13.05 in (305 x 331 mm) Chassis SC825TQ-R700LP, 2U rackmount Dimensions: (WxHxD) 16.8 x 3.5 x 25.5 in.
  • Page 101 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certifi...
  • Page 102 AS2021M-32R User's Manual (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signifi...

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