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  • Page 1 UPER ® AS2041M-32R+ AS2041M-T2R+ USER’S MANUAL...
  • 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 reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice.

  • 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 AS2041M-32R+/2041M- T2R+. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced techni- cians only. The AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ is a 2U server based on the SC828TQ- R1200 rackmount chassis and the Super H8QM3-2/H8QMi-2, a quad processor serverboard that supports AMD Opteron 8000 series Socket F type processors and up to 128 GB of registered ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM.
  • Page 4 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ 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 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8QM3-2/H8QMi-2 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ......................iii Manual Organization ..................... iii Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 SAS (2041M-32R+ only) ................. 1-2 Serial ATA ......................1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..............2-10 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-1 Reset ....................... 3-1 Power ......................3-1 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-1 Overheat/Fan Fail ................... 3-2 NIC2 ........................ 3-2 NIC1 ........................
  • Page 8 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Connecting Cables ..................5-12 ATX Power Connector ................... 5-12 Processor Power Connectors ............... 5-12 NMI Button ....................5-12 Power LED ....................5-12 HDD LED ...................... 5-13 NIC1 LED ...................... 5-13 NIC2 LED ...................... 5-13 Overheat/Fan Fail LED ................. 5-13 Power Fail LED ....................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Onboard Power LED (DP2) ................5-21 5-11 Floppy, IDE, SATA and SAS Drive Connections ........... 5-22 Floppy Connector ..................5-22 IDE Connector ....................5-23 SATA Ports ....................5-23 SAS Ports ...................... 5-24 SIMLC (IPMI Slot) ..................5-24 5-12 Enabling SATA RAID ..................
  • Page 10 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Boot Menu ..................... 7-16 Security Menu ....................7-17 Exit Menu ...................... 7-18 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix C System Specifi cations...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems and processors that have been certifi ed for use with the AS2041M-32R+/2041M- T2R+ (www.supermicro.com/aplus). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+, as listed below:...

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ lies the H8QM3-2/H8QMi-2, a quad processor serverboard based on nVidia's MCP55 Pro chipset. Below are the main features of the H8QM3-2/H8QMi-2 (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset). Processors The H8QM3-2/H8QMi-2 supports two or four AMD Opteron 8000 series Socket F type processors.

  • Page 13: Onboard Controllers/Ports

    Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard Controllers/Ports One fl oppy drive controller and an ATA/133 controller are provided to support fl oppy and IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.

  • Page 14: Control Panel

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Control Panel The control panel provides you with system monitoring and control functions. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity (2) and overheat/fan failure. A main power button and a system reset button are also included. I/O Backplane The SC828TQ-R1200 is designed to be used in a 2U rackmount confi...

  • 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 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ 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 2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ 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: Warnings And Precautions

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location - Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack 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

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ into a rack unit. 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.

  • Page 21: Installing The Rack Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-1. Installing Chassis Rails Installing the Rack Rails: Determine where you want to place the AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fi xed rack rail/slid- ing rail guide assemblies (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 22: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual 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. Do this by lining up the rear of the chas- sis rails with the front of the rack rails.

  • Page 23: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back.

  • Page 24: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ in the rack, you will need to open the top cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the System (see Figure 2-4) First, release the retention screws that secure the system to the rack.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-4. Accessing the Inside of the System...

  • Page 26: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS/SATA drives and backplane 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

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SAS and 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 the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power sup- ply.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of th SC815TQ-560C 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: Power

    Chapter 3: System Interface 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 SAS Drives Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SAS drive carrier indicates drive activity.
  • Page 30 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Notes...

  • 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 2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ 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

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the on- board 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

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 2041M- 32R+/2041M-T2R+ is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ 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 H8QM3-2/H8QMi-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.

  • Page 36: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation Exercise extreme caution when handling and installing the processor. Al- ways connect the power cords last and always remove them before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Installing the CPU Backplates Four 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, care- fully place the CPU into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the socket, move the CPU horizontally or verti- cally or rub the CPU against the socket or against any pins of the socket, which may damage the CPU...

  • Page 38: Installing The Heatsink Retention Modules

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Installing the Heatsink Retention Modules Four heatsink retention modules (BKT-0012L) and eight 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

    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 preconfi...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Control Panel

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ 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 indi- cators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.

  • Page 41: I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-3. Rear Panel I/O Ports Installing Memory Note: Check the Super Micro web site for recommended memory modules.
  • Page 42 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Support The H8QM3-2 supports single or dual-channel, registered ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM. Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory are supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots (see note on previous page). Populating two adjacent slots at a time with memory modules of the same size and type will result in inter- leaved (128-bit) memory, which is faster than non-interleaved (64-bit) memory.

  • Page 43: Adding Pci Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Adding PCI Cards PCI Expansion Slots The SC828TQ-R1200 chassis can accommodate up to seven low-profi le PCI add-on cards. No riser cards are needed to add-on install cards into the system. PCI card installation Before installing a PCI add-on card, remove the screw that secures the shield on the slot you will be populating.

  • Page 44: Serverboard Details

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-5. Serverboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JOH1 UPER H8QM3-2 DIMMB 1B DIMMB 1A DIMMB 2B DIMMB 2A CPU 4 CPU2 DIMMs FAN1 DIMMB 3B DIMMB 3A DIMMB 4B DIMMB 4A FAN7/ DIMMC 4A CPU4 Speaker DIMMC 4B...

  • Page 45: H8Qm3-2/H8Qmi-2 Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup H8QM3-2/H8QMi-2 Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-9) JCF1 Compact Flash Card Master/Slave Closed (Master) JPS1* SAS RAID Select Closed (SR RAID) JPX1A PCI-X Slot Speed Select Pins 2-3 (133 MHz) JPX2A PCI-X Slot Speed Select Open (Disabled)

  • Page 46: Connecting Cables

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Connecting Cables 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- PS_ON set ATX) 24-pin specifi...

  • Page 47: Hdd Led

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 48: Reset Button

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is lo- Pin# Defi nition cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach Reset it to the hardware reset switch on the Ground computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 49: Serial Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Defi nitions (COM1, COM2) Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition The COM1 serial port is located beside the USB ports on the I/O backplane. COM2 is a header located near the SIMLC slot.

  • Page 50: Jlan1/2 (Ethernet Ports)

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (designated JLAN1 and JLAN2) are located beside the COM2 port. These Ethernet ports accept RJ45 type cables. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Defi nitions (J3) PS/2 Mouse Ports Pin# Defi...

  • Page 51: Wake-On-Ring

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is desig- Wake-On-Ring Pin Defi nitions nated JWOR. This function allows your (JWOR) computer to receive and "wake-up" by Pin# Defi nition an incoming call to the modem when Ground (Black) in suspend state.

  • Page 52: Jumper Settings

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used Connector Pins 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 Jumper square solder pad on the printed cir- cuit board.

  • Page 53: Vga Enable/Disable

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup VGA Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPG1) JPG1 allows you to enable or disable Jumper Setting Defi nition the VGA port. The default position Pins 1-2 Enabled is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the table on the right for jumper Pins 2-3 Disabled...

  • Page 54: Compact Flash Master/Slave

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Compact Flash Master/Slave Compact Flash Master/Slave Jumper Settings (JCF1) The JCF1 jumper allows you to assign Jumper Setting Defi nition either master or slave status to a com- pact fl ash card installed in the IDE#1 Closed Master slot.

  • Page 55: Sas Controller Enable/Disable

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SAS Controller Enable/ SAS Controller Enable/Disable Disable Jumper Settings (JPS1) Jumper Setting Defi nition JPS1 enables or disables the LSI Pins 1-2 Enabled 1068E SAS controller. See the table Pins 2-3 Disabled on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled.

  • Page 56: 5-11 Floppy, Ide, Sata And Sas Drive Connections

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ 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 57: Ide Connector

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IDE Connector IDE Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions (IDE) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition There are no jumpers to con- Reset IDE Ground fi gure the onboard IDE connec- Host Data 7 Host Data 8 tor.

  • Page 58: Sas Ports

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual SAS Ports SAS Ports Pin Defi nitions There are two SAS ports, one (JSM1/JSM2) located on the backplane and Pin # Defi nition the other on the serverboard Ground near the fl oppy connector. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 59: 5-12 Enabling Sata Raid

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-12 Enabling SATA RAID Note: For SAS RAID, please refer to LSI manual on the driver CD. 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.

  • Page 60: Using The Nvidia Raid Utility

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual 2. Use the arrow keys to move to the "Advanced" menu, then scroll down to "nVidia RAID Function" and press the <Enter> key. Use this setting to enable the RAID function. After enabling RAID, use the next setting to enable all drives you wish to include in the RAID array.
  • Page 61 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-6. SATA RAID Utility: Main Screen Figure 5-7. SATA RAID Utility: Array List 5-27...

  • Page 62: 5-13 Installing Software Drivers

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual 5-13 Installing Software Drivers After all the hardware and operating system have been installed, you need to install certain drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Super Micro CD that came packaged with your serverboard. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-8 should appear.

  • 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 main- tenance on the SC828TQ-R1200 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 next step.

  • Page 64: Control Panel

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim Floppy Drive (optional) Slim DVD-ROM Drive USB/COM2 Tray Control Panel Power Supplies (2) SAS/SATA Drives (6) USB Ports Ethernet Ports PCI Expansion Slots (7) Mouse/Keyboard COM Port VGA 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 And Air Shroud

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans and Air Shroud Six 8-cm heavy duty fans provide the cooling for the 2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+. The fans are paired back to back to provide redundancy and to generate excellent airfl ow. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components.

  • Page 66: Installing The Air Shroud

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Installing the Air Shroud Air shrouds concentrate airfl ow to maximize fan effi ciency. The chassis air shroud does not require screws to set up. To install the air shroud: Remove the chassis cover. Make sure the serverboard has been installed properly, including the heatsinks and memory.
  • Page 67 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Installing the Air Shroud...

  • Page 68: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SATA Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SATA drives. Proceed to the next section for instructions. DVD-ROM/Floppy Disk Drives: For installing/removing a DVD-ROM or fl...
  • Page 69 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-4. Mounting a SAS/SATA Drive in a Carrier Use caution when working around the SAS/SATA backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the holes, which aid in proper airfl...

  • Page 70: Sas/Sata Backplane

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Figure 6-5. Removing a SAS/SATA Drive from the Server SAS/SATA Backplane The SAS/SATA drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus termination. A RAID controller can be used with the backplane to provide data security.

  • Page 71: Dvd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM and fl oppy drive bays. The AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ accomodates only slim- line DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim-line DVD-ROM drive in the AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ server.

  • Page 72: Power Supply

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Power Supply The AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ has a 1200 watt redundant power supply con- fi guration consisting of two hot-swap power modules. The power supply modules have an auto-switching capability, which enables them to automatically sense and operate with a 100V - 240V input voltage. Power Supply Failure If either of the two power supply modules fail, the other module will take the full load and allow the system to continue operation without interruption.
  • Page 73 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-6. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply 6-11...
  • Page 74 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Notes 6-12...

  • Page 75: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8QM3-2/H8QMi-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 76: Main Menu

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ 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.
  • Page 77 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 78 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual 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. Options are On/Off and Suspend.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS Thermal Throttling This setting is used to Enable or Disable Thermal Throttling. Microcode Update This setting is used to Enable or Disable microcode updates for Virtual Machine. SVM uCode Option This setting is used to Enable or Disable processor-assisted virtualization. Power Now This setting is used to Enable or Disable the AMD Power Now feature.
  • Page 80 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual 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. LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive.
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS 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. Select "Disabled" to prevent AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T. Select "Enabled"...
  • Page 82 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual BIOS to auto detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support 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.
  • Page 83 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 84 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual IRQ3/IRQ4/IRQ5/IRQ7/IRQ9/IRQ10/IRQ11/IRQ14/IRQ15 This feature specifi es the availability of an IRQ to be used by a PCI/PnP device. Select Reserved for the IRQ to be used by a Legacy ISA device. The options are Available and Reserved. DMA Channel 0/Channel 1/Channel 3/Channel 5/Channel 6/Channel Select Available to indicate that a specifi...
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Chipset Confi guration NorthBridge Confi guration Memory Confi guration Memclock Mode This setting determines how the memory clock is set. Auto has the memory clock by code and Limit allows the user to set a standard value. MCT Timing Mode Sets the timing mode for memory.
  • Page 86 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual ECC Confi guration DRAM ECC Enable DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automati- cally. Options are Enabled and Disabled. 4-Bit ECC Mode Allows the user to enabled 4-bit ECC mode (also known as ECC Chipkill).
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS SouthBridge/MCP55 Confi guration CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum Enables spread spectrum for the CPU/LDT. Options are Center Spread, Down Spread or Disabled. 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. Primary Graphics Adapter Options are PCI Express PCI and PCI...
  • Page 88 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Event Log Confi guration View Event Log Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log. Mark All Events as Read Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark all events as read. Clear Event Log Select Yes and press <Enter>...

  • Page 89: System Health Monitor

    Chapter 7: BIOS Redirection After BIOS POST Options are Disable (no redirection after BIOS POST), Boot Loader (redirection during POST and during boot loader) and Always (redirection always active). Note that some OS's may not work with this set to Always. Terminal Type Selects the type of the target terminal: ANSI, VT100 and VT-UTF8.

  • Page 90: Boot Menu

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual full speed (12V). The options are 1) Disabled (Full Speed) 2) Optimized for Server and 3) Optimized for Workstation. FAN1 Speed through FAN9 Speed The speeds of the onboard fans (in rpm) are displayed here. Boot Menu This feature allows the user to confi...

  • Page 91: 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 92: Exit Menu

    AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual 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 93: 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 95: 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 equip- ment 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 96 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ 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 97 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 98 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ 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 99 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 100 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ 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 101 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 103 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Single, dual or quad AMD Opteron 8000 series (Socket F) type processors Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset nVidia MCP55 Pro and IO55 chipset BIOS 8 Mb AMI®...
  • Page 104 AS2041M-32R+/2041M-T2R+ User's Manual Expansion Slots Two PCI-Express x16 slots, one PCI-Express x8 slot, one PCI-Express x4 slot (x8 slot using x4 signal) and one PCI-X 133/100 MHz slot: all must be low- profi le cards Serverboard 2041M-32R+: H8QM3-2 (Proprietary form factor) 2041M-T2R+: H8QMi-2 (Proprietary form factor) Dimensions (both): 16 x 13.05 in (406 x 331 mm) Chassis...
  • Page 105 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F) Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A...
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