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  • Page 1 AS 4040C-TR AS 4040C-8R USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.

  • 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 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The 4040C-TR/4040C-8R is a high-end tower based on the SC748TQ-R1000/ SC748S-R1000 server chassis and the H8QCE/H8QC8 serverboard, which sup- ports four AMD Opteron™...
  • Page 4 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R 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 4040C-TR/4040C-8R. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8QCE/H8QC8 serverboard, in- cluding the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................... iii Manual Organization ....................iii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Server Chassis Features ................1-3 Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview ......................2-1 Unpacking the System ................... 2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Drive Carrier LEDs ..................3-3 Chapter 4: System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions ................4-1 General Safety Precautions ................4-2 ESD Precautions .................... 4-3 Operating Precautions ..................4-4 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ................5-1 Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis ............
  • Page 8 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Ports ............5-15 Chassis Intrusion ..................5-15 Wake-On-LAN ..................5-16 Wake-On-Ring ..................5-16 Overheat LED ..................5-16 3rd Power Supply Alarm Reset Header ..........5-16 C Header for Power Supply ..............5-17 SMBus Header ..................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Power Supply Failure ................6-9 Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ............ 6-9 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ....................... 7-1 Main Setup ......................7-2 Advanced Settings Menu ................7-2 Boot Menu ..................... 7-15 Security Menu ....................7-17 Exit Menu ....................... 7-17 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes ...............
  • Page 10 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R is a high-end quad processor server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC748TQ-R1000/SC748S-R1000 1U server chassis and the H8QCE/H8QC8 serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 4040C-TR/4040C- In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the 4040C-TR/4040C-8R: One (1) fl...

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    The H8QCE/H8QC8 supports four 940-pin AMD Opteron 800 Series 64-bit pro- cessors. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com/aplus/). Memory The H8QCE/H8QC8 has sixteen 184-pin DIMM slots (four for each CPU), which sup- port up to 32 GB of registered ECC DDR400 SDRAM or up to 64 GB of registered ECC DDR333/266 SDRAM.

  • Page 13: Server Chassis Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction ATI Graphics Controller The H8QCE/H8QC8 features an integrated ATI video controller based on the Rage XL graphics chip. Other Features Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni- tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
  • Page 14 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual PCI Expansion Slots The SC748TQ-R1000/SC748S-R1000 chassis supports the use of up to seven standard size (full-height, full-length) expansion cards. Front Control Panel The control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, power fail, HDD activity, network activity and overheat/fan fail. A main power button and a system reset button are also included.

  • Page 15: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction DDR400/333/266 DDR400/333/266 DIMM 2B DIMM 2B DIMM 2A DIMM 2A DIMM 1B AMD Opteron AMD Opteron DIMM 1B DIMM 1A DIMM 1A CPU #3 CPU #4 16 x 16 HT link 16 x 16 HT link 128-bit data + 16-bit ECC 128-bit data + 16-bit ECC (1 GHz) (1 GHz)
  • Page 16 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R 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

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location - Leave enough clearance in front of the system to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the system to allow for suffi...

  • 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

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the system into a rack unit. Rack installation requires the use of the optional rackmount kit If the system has already been mounted into a rack or if you are using it as a tower, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6.

  • Page 21: Installing The Chassis Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Chassis Rails You will need to remove the top bezel cover and the feet to add rack rails to the chassis. First, remove the top and right covers (top and left covers when standing as a tower chassis) by depressing the latch on the rear lip of the top (side if tower) cover to release it - then push the cover off.

  • Page 22: Installing The Rack Rails

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Figure 2-3. Installing the Rails to the Chassis Installing the Rack Rails Determine where you want to place the 4040C-TR/4040C-8R in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fi xed rack rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack.

  • Page 23: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. You should have two brackets in the rack mount kit.

  • Page 24: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After setting up the the system, 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 2-5) (If rack mounted, fi...

  • Page 25: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA/SCSI drives and backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. 1. Accessing the drive bays All drives can be accessed from the front of the server.
  • Page 26 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System (Rack Confi guration shown) 2-10...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SATA/SCSI 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 but- tons on the chassis control panel.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC748TQ-R1000/SC748S-R1000 chassis has fi ve 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

    Chapter 3: System Interface HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 4040C-TR/4040C-8R, this light indicates SATA/SCSI and/or CD-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. Drive Carrier LEDs SATA Drives (4040C-TR) Each SATA drive carrier has two LEDs.
  • Page 30 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Red: The SAF-TE compliant backplane activates the red LED to indicate a drive failure. If one of the SCSI drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed SCSI drives.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: System Safety

    Chapter 4: System Safety Chapter 4 System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R 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

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Page 33: Esd Precautions

    Chapter 4: System Safety ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic com ponents and printed circuit boards.

  • Page 34: Operating Precautions

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 4040C-TR/4040C-8R is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 4040C-TR/4040C-8R system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the H8QCE/H8QC8 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.

  • Page 36: Mounting The Serverboard Into A Chassis

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis All serverboards and motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the serverboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the serverboard to the chassis.

  • Page 37: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 Processor (must populate all four CPU sockets) 1.
  • Page 38 See Figure 5-1. Repeat for the second CPU socket. Note: BKT-0005 is included for use with non-proprietary heatsinks only. When installing Supermicro heatsinks, only BKT-0004 (CPU backplate) is needed. The BKT-0005 retention module was designed to provide compatibility with clip-and-cam type heatsinks from third parties.

  • Page 39: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 to prevent them from blocking the airfl...

  • Page 40: I/O Ports

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cable to simplify the connection. The red wire in the ribbon cable plugs into pin 1 of JF1. Connect the other end of the cable to the Control Panel printed circuit board, located just behind the system status LEDs in the chassis.

  • Page 41: Installing Memory

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing Memory CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage. 1. Insert each memory module vertically into its slot, paying attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the module incorrectly (see Figure 5-4).

  • Page 42: Adding Pci Cards

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Figure 5-4. Side and Top Views of DDR Installation To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. The release tabs should close - if they do not you should close them yourself. Note the notch in the slot and on the bottom of the DIMM.

  • Page 43: Serverboard Details

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Serverboard Details Figure 5-5. H8QC8 Serverboard Layout (not drawn to scale) HT Connector JOH1 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 DIMMB3 DIMMB4 CPU3 FAN1 FAN2 FAN7/CPU3 CPU4 DIMMC4 DIMMC3 DIMMC2 FAN3/CPU2 USB0/1 DIMMC1 COM1 Speaker DIMMD4 DIMMD3 FAN4/CPU1 DIMMD2 CPU1 DIMMD1 FAN5...

  • Page 44: H8Qc8/H8Qce Quick Reference

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual H8QC8/H8QCE Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default Setting 3rd Power Fail Detect Open (Disabled) JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-10 JP1/JP2 Compact Flash Drive Select Both Closed (Master) JPA1* SCSI Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPA2/JPA3* SCSI CH A/B Termination Both Open (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable...

  • Page 45: Connector Defi Nitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions (J1B1) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition ATX Power Connector +3.3V +3.3V -12V +3.3V The primary ATX power supply con- nector (J1B1) meets the SSI (Super- set ATX) 24-pin specifi...

  • Page 46: Hdd Led

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual HDD LED HDD LED The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) connection is located on pins 13 and Pin# Defi nition 14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to display disk activity. HD Active Refer to the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 47: Power Fail Led

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power Fail LED Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is Pin Defi nitions (JF1) located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer Pin# Defi nition to the table on the right for pin defi ni- tions.

  • Page 48: Usb Headers

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual USB Headers Universal Serial Bus Headers Pin Defi nitions (USB2/3) Tw o a d d i t i o n a l U S B 2 . 0 h e a d - USB2 USB3 Pin # Defi...

  • Page 49: Power Led/Keylock/Speaker

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Speaker Connector Pin Defi nitions (JF2) Power LED/Keylock/Speaker Pin# Defi nition On the JF2 header, pins 2, 4 and 6 Red wire, speaker data are for the power LED, pins 8 and 10 are for the keylock and pins 1, 3, 5 Buzzer signal and 7 are for the speaker (there is no Speaker data...

  • Page 50: Wake-On-Lan

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Defi nitions The Wake-On-LAN header is desig- (JWOL) nated JWOL. See the table on the Pin# Defi nition right for pin defi nitions. You must +5V Standby have a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN Ground connector and cable to use the Wake- Wake-up...

  • Page 51: I 2 C Header For Power Supply

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup C Header for Power C Header for Power Supply Supply Pin Defi nitions (J16) Pin# Defi nition The I C header at J16 may be used Clock to monitor the power supply. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Data PWR Fail +3.3V...

  • Page 52: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the Connector serverboard, jumpers can be used to Pins choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the Jumper connector.

  • Page 53: Scsi Controller Enable/Disable

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SCSI Controller Enable/ Disable (4040C-8R only) SCSI Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPA1) Both Jumpers Defi nition Jumper JPA1 is used to enable or dis- Pins 1-2 Enabled able the Adaptec AIC-7902W SCSI Pins 2-3 Disabled controller. The default setting is on pins 1-2 to enable SCSI.

  • Page 54: Watch Dog Enable/Disable

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog Jumper Settings (JWD) Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software Jumper Setting Defi nition application hangs. Pins 1-2 will cause Pins 1-2 Reset WD to reset the system if an applica-...

  • Page 55: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 Onboard Indicators JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs JLAN LED (Connection Speed Indicator) The Ethernet ports (located beside LED Color Defi nition the VGA port) have two LEDs. On 10 MHz each Gb LAN port, one LED indicates Green 100 MHz activity when blinking while the other...

  • Page 56: Floppy, Ide, Parallel Port, Scsi And Sata Drive Connections

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual 5-12 Floppy, IDE, Parallel Port, SCSI and SATA 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 57: Ide Connectors

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IDE Connectors IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions (IDE#1/IDE#2) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition There are no jumpers to confi g- ure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 Reset IDE Ground connectors. See the table on Host Data 7 Host Data 8 the right for pin defi...

  • Page 58: Parallel Port Connector

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Parallel Port Parallel Port Connector Pin Defi nitions Connector Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition The parallel (printer) port is Strobe- Auto Feed- located on the I/O backplane. Data Bit 0 Error- See the table on the right for Data Bit 1 Init- pin defi...

  • Page 59: Scsi Connectors

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SCSI Connectors Ultra320 SCSI Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions (JA1/JB1) (4040C-8R only) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Refer to the table at right for +DB (12) -DB (12) pin defi nitions for the Ultra320 +DB (13) -DB (13) SCSI connectors located at...

  • Page 60: 5-13 Enabling Sata Raid

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual 5-13 Enabling SATA RAID Serial ATA (SATA) Serial ATA (SATA) is a physical storage interface that employs a single cable with a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices. This connection is a serial link that supports a SATA transfer rate from 150 MBps. The serial cables used in SATA are thinner than the traditional cables used in Parallel ATA (PATA) and can extend up to one meter in length, compared to only 40 cm for PATA cables.
  • Page 61 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 2. Use the arrow keys to move to the "Advanced" menu, then scroll down to "IDE Confi guration" and press the <Enter> key. Once in the IDE Confi guration submenu, scroll down to "Confi guration nVidia RAID ROM" and press <Enter> to access that submenu.
  • Page 62 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Figure 5-6. Driver Installation Screen Shot 5-28...

  • Page 63: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform simple maintenance on the SC748TQ-R1000/SC748S-R1000 chassis. Following the com- ponent installation steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.
  • Page 64 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View System LEDs USB Ports Main Power System Reset 5.25" Drive Bays (2) Floppy Drive 5x SATA/SCSI Drive Bays 2x Power Supply Modules...

  • Page 65: Control Panel

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Control Panel The front control panel must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status and alarm indications. A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify this connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on the serverboard (making sure the red wire plugs into pin 1) to the appropriate comnnec- tor on the front control panel PCB (printed circuit board).

  • Page 66: System Fans

    3. Installing a new system fan Replace the failed fan with an identical one (available from Supermicro). Install it in the same position and orientation as the one you removed; it should click into place when fully inserted.
  • Page 67 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Removing a Chassis Fan Figure 6-4. Removing the Air Shroud...

  • Page 68: Drive Bay Installation

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Drive Bay Installation SCSI and SATA Drives A total of eight SCSI or six SATA drives may be housed in the SC748TQ-R1000/ SC748S-R1000 chassis. For SATA, the drive IDs are preconfi gured as 0 through 3 in order from bottom to top (or from left to right if rackmounted). For SCSI, the drive IDs are preconfi...
  • Page 69 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-4. Removing a SCSI Drive Carrier Figure 6-5. Mounting a SCSI Drive in a Carrier Important! Use extreme caution when working around the SATA/ SCSI backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the airfl...

  • Page 70: Installing Components In The 5.25" Drive Bays

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays 1. Drive bay confi guration The 4040C-TR/4040C-8R has three 5.25" drive bays. Components such as an extra fl oppy drive, IDE hard drives or DVD/CD-ROM drives can be installed into these 5.25"...

  • Page 71: Power Supply

    The PWR Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Re- placement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). The hot-swap capability of the power supply modules allows you to replace the failed module without powering down the system.
  • Page 72 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Figure 6-8. Removing a Power Supply Module 6-10...

  • Page 73: Chapter 7: Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8QCE/H8QC8. 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 74: Advanced Settings Menu

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R 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 75 Chapter 7: BIOS Primary/Secondary 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. LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive.
  • Page 76 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1 for a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2 for a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3 for a data transfer rate of 11.1 MBs.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection This setting allows AMI BIOS to auto-detect the 80-Pin ATA(PI) cable. The options are Host, Device and Host & Device. SATA0 IDE Interface This setting is used to Enable or Disable the serial controller for SATA0. SATA1 IDE Interface This setting is used to Enable or Disable the serial controller for SATA1.
  • Page 78 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual 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 79 Chapter 7: BIOS Available and Reserved. DMA Channel0/Channel1/Channel3/Channel5/Channel6/Channel7 Select Available to indicate that a specifi c DMA channel is available to be used by a PCI/PnP device. Select Reserved if the DMA channel specifi ed is reserved for a Legacy ISA device. The options are Available and Reserved. Reserved Memory Size This feature specifi...

  • Page 80: Chipset Menu

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual 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. Parallel Port Mode Specify the parallel port mode.
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS Hardware Memory Hole When "Enabled", allows software memory remapping around the memory hole. Options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: this is only supported by Rev E0 processors and above. Node Interleaving Use this setting to Enable or Disable node interleaving. Bank Swizzle Mode The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 82 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R 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. IOMMU Option Menu IOMMU Mode IOMMU is supported on Linux-based systems to convert 32-bit I/O addresses to 64-bit.

  • Page 83: Power Menu

    Chapter 7: BIOS ACPI Confi guration Advanced ACPI Confi guration ACPI 2.0 Features "Yes" enables RSDP pointers to 64-bit fi xed system description pages. Options are Yes and No. ACPI APIC Support Select "Enabled" to allow the ACPI APIC table pointer to be included in the RSDP pointer list.
  • Page 84 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Hyper Transport Confi guration CPU0: CPU1 HT Link Speed The HT link will run at the speed specifi ed in this setting if it is slower than or equal to the system clock and if the board is capable. Options are Auto, 200 MHz, 400 MHz, 600 MHz, 800 MHz and 1 GHz.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS PCI Express Confi guration Active State Power Management Use this setting to Enable or Disable PCI Express L0s and L1 link power states. AMD PowerNow Confi guration This setting is used to Enable or Disable the AMD PowerNow feature. SMBIOS Confi...

  • Page 86: System Health Monitor

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual System Health Monitor CPU Overheat Temperature 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 chassis 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 87: Boot Menu

    Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Menu This feature allows the user to confi gure the following items: Boot Settings Confi guration Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for the system to boot up. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot If Disabled, normal POST messages will be displayed on boot-up.

  • Page 88: Boot Device Priority

    AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to prioritize the sequence for the Boot Device. The devices to set are: · 1st Boot Device · 2nd Boot Device · 3rd Boot Device · 4th Boot Device Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the Boot sequence from available hard disk drives.

  • Page 89: Security Menu

    Chapter 7: BIOS 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.
  • Page 90 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual 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.

  • Page 91: Appendix A: Bios Error Beep Codes

    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.
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  • Page 93: Appendix B: Bios Post Checkpoint Codes

    Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B 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 94 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R 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 95 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes 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 96 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R 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 97 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes 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.
  • Page 98 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R 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 99 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes 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.
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  • Page 101: Appendix C: System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Quad AMD Opteron™ 800 Series 64-bit processors in 940-pin micro PGA ZIF sockets Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset nVidia nForce Pro 2200 (CK804)/AMD 8132 chipset BIOS 8 Mb AMIBIOS®...
  • Page 102 AS4040C-TR/4040C-8R User's Manual Serverboard 4040C-TR: H8QCE (Extended ATX form factor) 4040C-8R: H8QC8 (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions (both): 16 x 13 in (406 x 330 mm) Chassis 4040C-TR: SC748TQ-R1000 Form Factor: tower/4U rackmount 4040C-8R: SC748S-R1000 Form Factor: tower/4U rackmount Dimensions (both): (HxWxD) 1.7 x 17.2 x 27 in. (43 x 437 x 686 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 65.5 lbs (29.7 kg) System Cooling...
  • Page 103 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...
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