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  • Page 1 UPER ® SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • 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: About This Manual

    62R+F. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced techni- cians only. The SuperServer AS-4021GA-62R+F is based on the SC747TG-R1400SQ 4U/ Tower rackmount server chassis and the Super H8DA6+-F serverboard. Please refer to our web site for an up-to-date list of supported operating systems, proces- sors and memory.
  • Page 4 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the serverboard. Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC747TG-R1400SQ 4U/Tower rackmount server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfi...
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 HyperTransport Technology ................1-2 Memory ......................1-2 Serial ATA ....................... 1-2 SAS ......................... 1-3 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-3 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................1-3 IPMI .........................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Control Panel LEDs ..................3-2 Drive Carrier LEDs ..................3-4 SAS/SATA Drives .................... 3-4 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 ................
  • Page 8 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Building a Driver Diskette ................. 5-32 Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS ............5-33 Using the Adaptec RAID Utility ..............5-34 Installing the RAID Driver During OS Installation ......... 5-34 5-13 Installing Drivers .................... 5-35 Supero Doctor III ................... 5-36 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices ..................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Appendix B Installing Windows Installing Windows for a RAID System ............B-1 Installing Windows for a Non-RAID System ........... B-2 Appendix C System Specifi cations...
  • Page 10 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer AS-4021GA-62R+F is a supercomputing server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC747TG-R1400SQ 4U/Tower server chassis and the H8DA6+-F dual AMD Socket F type processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer AS-4021GA-62R+F lies the H8DA6+-F, a dual processor serverboard based on the AMD SR5690 and AMD SP5100 chipsets. Below are the main features of the H8DA6+-F. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

  • Page 13: Sas

    fi rmware control, Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Fan Control, power-up mode control for recovery from AC power loss, main switch override mechanism, ACPI Power Management, system resource alert via Supero Doctor III, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

  • Page 14: System Power

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual System Power Each SC747 chassis model includes a Gold level 1400W High-effi ciency redundant (1+1) power supply (93%), rated at 1400 Watts. In the unlikely event your power supply fails, replacement is simple and can be done without tools. The AC power cord should be removed from the system before servicing or replacing the power supply.

  • Page 15: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction 128 bit Data + 16 bit ECC 128 bit Data + 16 bit ECC DDR2 533/667/800 DDR2 533/667/800 DIMM 4A DIMM 4B DIMM 4A DIMM 4B DIMM 3A DIMM 3B DIMM 3A DIMM 3B DIMM 2A DIMM 2B DIMM 2A DIMM 2B DIMM 1A...

  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: 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.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 System Setup

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the SuperServer AS-4021GA-62R+F was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage, you should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

  • Page 18: Setting Up The System

    UPER ERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Setting Up the System You should fi rst open the left side panel (when facing the front of the chassis) to make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all connections have been made. Warning: Only qualifi ed service technicians should access the inside of the system.

  • Page 19: Preparing For Rack Mounting Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Check the SAS/SATA disk drives: Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have up to eight SAS/SATA drives already installed. If you need to install or remove a SAS/SATA drive, please refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 6. Check the airfl...

  • Page 20: Rack Precautions

    UPER ERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Warnings and Precautions! Rack Precautions • Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. • In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Removing The Chassis Cover And Feet

    UPER ERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Installing the Chassis onto a Rack This section provides information on installing the SC747 chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

  • Page 23: Identifying The Sections Of The Rack Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Removing the Chassis Top Cover Locate the chassis cover lock (blue lever) at the rear of the chassis cover. Slide the chassis cover lock to the right and push chassis cover forward. Lift the chassis top cover off the chassis. Removing the Chassis Feet Place the chassis on its side with the chassis side cover facing upward.

  • Page 24: Installing The Chassis Handles And Inner Rails

    UPER ERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Figure 6-3: Installing the Inner Rack Rails Installing the Chassis Handles and Inner Rails Installing the Inner Rails Locate the chassis handles and handle screws. Align the chassis handle with the front of the chassis and secure with the three chassis handle screws.

  • Page 25: Installing The Outer Rails To The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Secure to the Rear of the Rack Attach to Middle Rail Slide into the Inner Rail Figure 6-4: Assembling the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1. Attach the rear bracket to the middle bracket. 2.

  • Page 26: Installing The Chassis Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Figure 6-5: Installing the Rack Rails Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing the Chassis 1. Confi rm that chassis includes the inner rails and the outer rails. 2. Align the inner chassis rails with the front of the outer rack rails (C). 3.

  • Page 27: Installing The Chassis Cover

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Tower Mounting Instructions The SC747 chassis is shipped with the chassis cover and feet pre-installed. To use the chassis as a desktop server, no other installation is required. Use the instructions in this section if you have converted the chassis for rack use and need to return the chassis to tower mounting.

  • Page 28: Installing Feet On The Chassis

    UPER ERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Chassis Foot Receptacle Chassis Foot Chassis Screw Figure 6-7: Placing Chassis Feet Installing Feet on the Chassis Installing the Chassis Feet Place the chassis foot in the foot receptacle and slide the foot toward the front of the chassis.

  • Page 29: 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 drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi...

  • Page 30: Control Panel Buttons

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Control Panel Buttons There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are power on/off button and a reset button. • Power: The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3: System Interface • NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing. • Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED fl ashes it indicates a fan failure. When continuously on (not fl ashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airfl...

  • Page 32: Drive Carrier Leds

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Drive Carrier LEDs Your chassis uses SAS/SATA drives. SAS/SATA Drives Each SAS/SATA drive carrier has two LEDs. • Green: Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green LED (on the front of the SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular SATA drive is being accessed.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 System Safety

    System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer AS-4021GA-62R+F 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 34: General Safety Precautions

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual • This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases, make sure that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth (ground). • Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1).

  • Page 35: Esd Precautions

    Chapter 4: System Safety • Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present. •...

  • Page 36: Operating Precautions

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the AS- 4021GA-62R+F is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the H8DA6+-F serverboard into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference.

  • Page 38: Unpacking

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis- charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Serverboard Installation This section describes how to install the serverboard into the SC747 chassis system.

  • Page 39: Permanent And Optional Standoffs

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface. The SC747 chassis packaging includes optional standoffs (hexagon shaped posts). These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC747 accessories packaging.

  • Page 40: Installing The Motherboard

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Installing the Motherboard Installing the Motherboard into the Chassis Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar with component placement, requirements, and precautions. Disconnect the power supply and lay the chassis on a fl at surface.

  • Page 41: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connecting Cables Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. 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 care- fully routed to prevent them from blocking the fl...

  • Page 42: I/O Ports

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Figure 5-4. Control Panel Header Pins Ground No Connection x (Key) x (Key) Power On LED 3.3V HDD LED FP UID/3.3V Stby NIC1 LED (Link) NIC1 LED (Activity) NIC2 LED (Link) NIC2 LED (Activity) OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LED...

  • Page 43: Installing The Processor And Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing the Processor and Heatsink Warning: Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package. Always remove the power cord fi rst before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Notes: • Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- moving or changing any hardware components.
  • Page 44 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Triangles Use your thumb and your index fi nger to hold the CPU. Locate and align pin 1 of the CPU socket with pin 1 of the CPU. Both are marked with a triangle. Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the socket.

  • Page 45: Installing A Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Note: in single and dual-CPU confi gurations, memory must be installed in the DIMM slots associated with the installed CPU(s). Memory is limited to a maximum of 64 for single CPU and 128 GB for dual CPU confi gurations. Installing a CPU Heatsink Use the following procedure for installing the SNK-P0024AP4 active heatsink.

  • Page 46: Removing The Heatsink

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Use the procedure below to remove a heatsink from a CPU. Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instruc- tions below to uninstall the heatsink and prevent damage to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 47: Installing Memory

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The H8DA6+-F supports single or dual-channel, DDR2-667/533/400 registered ECC SDRAM. Populating two adjacent slots at a time with memory modules of the same size and type will result in interleaved (128-bit) memory, which is faster than non-interleaved (64-bit) memory.
  • Page 48 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules. With two CPUs installed, repeat step 2 to populate the CPU2 DIMM slots. Always install pairs of DIMMs to both CPU DIMM slots for more effi cient operation.

  • Page 49: Adding Pci Add-On Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Adding PCI Add-On Cards The SuperServer AS-4021GA-62R+F can support four PCI-E Gen. 2.0 x16 cards (in Slot 1, Slot 3, Slot 5, Slot 7), two PCI-E Gen. 2.0 x4 (in x8) cards (Slot 4, Slot 6), and one PCI 33 MHz cards (Slot 2) for a total of seven (7) PCI expansion cards.
  • Page 50 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Install your PCI card or other add-on card into the PCI slot bracket and motherboard. To do this, slide the PCI card (with "L" bracket) into the PCI slot Figure 5-8: Removing the PCI Card Slot Guard and secure the card to the motherboard.

  • Page 51: Installing Double-Width Graphics Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing Double-Width Graphics Cards The SC747 chassis is designed to support up to four double-width, high-end graph- ics cards. A (part number) bracket is recommended for this application and may be purchased by visiting the Supermicro Web site at http://www.supermicro.com and clicking on the Where to Buy link.
  • Page 52 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Figure 5-10: Closing the Graphics Card Bracket Place the tabs of the (part number) graphics card bracket into the slots on the wall of the chassis as illustrated in Figure 5-10. Lower the bracket down onto the card Pull back the slide lock and lower it over the raised tab as illustrated.

  • Page 53: Serverboard Details

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Serverboard Details Figure 5-11. H8DA6+-F Layout (not drawn to scale) COM1 DP5 LED LAN1 FAN6 LAN2 JSMB1 FAN5 CD-in JI2C2 JI2C1 JPT1 JWOL CPU2 JPI1 BATTERY JPS1 JBT1: CMOS CLEAR SR5690 SP5100 CPU1 LEDS2 SR5690 LSI2008 T-SGPIO2 DP4 LED...
  • Page 54 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual H8DA6+/I+(-F) Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 2-7) JCF1 Compact Flash Master/Slave Closed (Master) C1/JI C to PCI-E Slot Enable/Disable Both Closed (Enabled) Audio Mode Select Open (HD Mode) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable...

  • Page 55: Connector Defi Nitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Description LAN Ports LEDs for the LAN Ethernet ports Dedicated IPMI LAN LEDs for the dedicated IPMI LAN Ethernet port LED for BMC Activity Power LED LEDS2 SAS2008 heartbeat LED Connector Defi nitions Power Connectors ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi...
  • Page 56 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Reset Connector Reset Button Pin Defi nitions The reset connector is located on pins 3 and (JF1) 4 of JF1 and attaches to the reset switch on Pin# Defi nition the computer chassis. See the table on the Reset right for pin defi...
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup NMI Button NMI Button Pin Defi nitions The non-maskable interrupt button header is (JF1) located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the Pin# Defi nition table on the right for pin defi nitions. Control Ground LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports)
  • Page 58 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Defi nitions (COM1/COM2) The COM1 serial port is located Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition beside the VGA port. Refer to the motherboard layout for the location of the COM2 header. See the table on the right for pin defi...
  • Page 59 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power I2C Power I Pin Defi nitions The JPI2C header is for power I C, which (JPI2C) may be used to monitor the status of the pow- Pin# Defi nition er supply, fan and system temperature. See Data the table on the right for pin defi...
  • Page 60 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Defi nitions (JL1) A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1. Pin# Defi nition Attach the appropriate cable to inform you of Battery voltage a chassis intrusion. Intrusion signal (Back_Panel) High Defi nition Audio (HD...
  • Page 61 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IEEE 1394 Connection 1394_1 Pin Defi nitions Connectors 1394_1 and 1394_2 provide Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition connectivity for IEEE 1394 (Firewire) de- PTPAO+ PTPAO- vices. See the tables on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 62: Jumper Settings

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector To modify the operation of the motherboard, Pins jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts be- tween two pins to change the function of the Jumper connector.
  • Page 63 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Watch Dog Enable/Disable Watch Dog Jumper Settings (JWD) JWD enables the Watch Dog function, a Jumper Setting Defi nition system monitor that takes action when a Pins 1-2 Reset software application freezes the system. Pins 2-3 Jumping pins 1-2 will have WD reboot the Open Disabled...
  • Page 64 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Compact Flash Master/Slave Select Compact Flash Card Master/ Slave Select (JCF1) A Compact Flash Master (Primary)/Slave Jumper Setting Defi nition (Secondary) Select Jumper is located at Open Slave (Secondary) JCF1. Close this jumper to enable Compact...

  • Page 65: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Onboard Indicators LAN LED (Connection Speed Indicator) LAN1/LAN2 LEDs LED Color Defi nition The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA 10 MHz port) have two LEDs. On each Gb LAN port, Green 100 MHz one LED blinks to indicate activity while the Amber 1 GHz...

  • Page 66: 5-11 Floppy, Ide, Sas And Sata Drive Connections

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual 5-11 Floppy, IDE, SAS and SATA Drive Connections Use the following information to connect the IDE hard disk drive cables. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. • The 80-wire ATA100/66 IDE hard disk drive cable that came with your system has two connectors to support two drives.
  • Page 67 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SATA Ports SATA Ports Pin Defi nitions There are no jumpers to confi gure the SATA (SATA0-SATA3) ports, which are designated SATA0 through Pin # Defi nition SATA5. See the table on the right for pin Ground defi...

  • Page 68: 5-12 Enabling Sata Raid

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual 5-12 Enabling SATA RAID Now that the hardware is set up, you must install the operating system and the SATA RAID drivers, if you wish to use RAID with your SATA drives. The installation procedure differs depending on whether you wish to have the operating system installed on a RAID array or on a separate non-RAID drive.

  • Page 69: Enabling Sata Raid In The Bios

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS Before installing the Windows Operating System, you must change some settings in BIOS. Boot up the system and hit the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup Utlility. After the Setup Utility loads, Use the arrow keys to move to the Exit menu.

  • Page 70: Using The Adaptec Raid Utility

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Using the Adaptec RAID Utility The Adaptec® RAID Utility program is where you can defi ne the drives you want to include in the RAID array and the mode and type of RAID. Figure 5-12. Adaptec RAID Utility Program Screen...

  • Page 71: 5-13 Installing Drivers

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-13 Installing Drivers The CD that came bundled with the system contains 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 5-13 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 72: Supero Doctor Iii

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 73 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-15. Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: Super Doctor III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also down- load the Super Doctor III User's Guide at: <http://www.supermicro.com/PROD- UCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf>.
  • Page 74 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Notes 5-38...

  • Page 75: 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 mainte- nance on the chassis. The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver. Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis.

  • Page 76: Static-Sensitive Devices

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very carefully. The following measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from...

  • Page 77: System Cooling

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup The control panel LEDs inform you of system status. See "Chapter 3: System In- terface" for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons. Details on JF1 can be found in "Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Installation." System Cooling Six heavy-duty fans provide cooling for the chassis.
  • Page 78 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Figure 6-3: Mid-System Chassis Fans Figure 6-4: Rear System Chassis Fans Rear Fan Release Tab...

  • Page 79: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The SC747 chassis has a 1400W (redundant) power supply. This power supply is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off.

  • Page 80: Power Supply Connections

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Figure 6-5: Power Supply Release Button Release Button Power Supply Connections Connect each of the following cables, as required, by your motherboard manufac- turer. In some instances, some cables may not need to be connected. Some cables may not be available with your model.

  • Page 81: Confi Guring The The Storage Module

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Confi guring the the Storage Module This section covers confi guring the storage module in the SC747 chassis. Figure 6-6: Chassis in Rack Mount Mode Storage Module Figure 6-7: Chassis in Tower Mode Storage Module Tower or Rack Confi...

  • Page 82: Rotating The Storage Module

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Rotating the Storage Module Use the procedure below to rotate the storage module for rack confi guration. Figure 6-8: Removing the Storage Module Storage Module Storage Module Release Lever Rotating the Storage Module for Rack Mounting Open the chassis cover.

  • Page 83: Installing Drives In The Storage Module

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Turn the storage module 90 degrees (as illustrated). Reinsert the module into the chassis and reconnect the cords. Installing Drives in the Storage Module The storage module (Figure 6-9) includes three full sized drive bays and the front LED panel.

  • Page 84: Removing A Drive Carrier

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Removing a Drive Carrier Use the procedure below to add hard drives to the drive carriers. Adding Hard Drives to the Drive Carriers Open the chassis cover. Locate the drive tray release tab for the slot you want to place the peripheral drive (see Figure 6-10).
  • Page 85 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Place the hard drive to the hard drive tray. Make sure The hard drive can be SAS or SCSI depending on your motherboard. The hard drive may not completely fi ll the tray. See Figure 6-11 for details. Secure the hard drive to the carrier with four screws from the bottom.

  • Page 86: Adding Peripheral Drives

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Adding Peripheral Drives You can add up to three peripheral drives (DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, fl oppy drive, etc.) to the drive trays using the procedure below. Adding Peripheral Drives Open the chassis cover. Locate the drive tray release tab for the slot you want to place the peripheral drive.

  • Page 87: Adding Five Hard Drives Using A Supermicro Mobile Rack

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Adding Five Hard Drives Using a Supermicro Mobile Rack The SC747 chassis accepts a CSE-M35S (SCSI) or CSE-M35T-1/CSE-M35TQ mobile rack to install extra hot swappable hard drives. The mobile rack goes into the storage module which goes into the chassis. For more information on mobile rack installation and use, refer to the appendix located at the end of this manual.

  • Page 88: Installing Hard Drives In The Chassis

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Installing Hard Drives in the Chassis Chassis hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the drive bays. Installing Hard Drives Unlock and open the chassis cover.
  • Page 89 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Place a hard drive in the drive tray (see Figure 6-15). Secure the hard drive to the tray using four screws. Figure 6-15: Removing a Dummy Drive Tray Drive Tray SAS/SATA Hard Drive Insert the hard drive into the chassis. To do this: Press the hard drive release button to extend the drive tray handle.
  • Page 90 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Notes 6-16...

  • Page 91: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the H8DA6+-F. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the <Delete>...

  • Page 92: Starting The Setup Utility

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens.

  • Page 93: Advanced Settings Menu

    Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Settings Menu Boot Features 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. If Enabled, this display the OEM logo instead of POST messages.

  • Page 94: Processor And Clock Options

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Restore on AC Power Loss This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Power Off, Power On and Last State. Interrupt 19 Capture Select Enabled to allow ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.

  • Page 95: Advanced Chipset Control

    Chapter 7: BIOS CPU Prefetching Use this setting to Enable or Disable CPU prefetching. IO Prefetching Use this setting to Enable or Disable IO prefetching. Probe Filter Use this setting to enable the Probe Filter. Options include Auto or Disabled. Clock Spread Spectrum Use this setting to Enable or Disable Clock Spread Spectrum.
  • Page 96 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Memory Hole Remapping When "Enabled", this feature enables hardware memory remapping around the memory hole. Options are Enabled and Disabled. CS Sparing Enable This setting will reserve a spare memory rank in each node when en- abled.
  • Page 97 Chapter 7: BIOS DRAM BG Scrub Corrects memory errors so later reads are correct. Options are Disabled and various times in nanoseconds and microseconds. The default is Disabled. Data Cache BG Scrub Allows L1 cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Options are Disabled and various times in nanoseconds and microseconds.
  • Page 98 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Hyper Transport Confi guration NODE0: PCI-X2 HT Link Link Speed The Hyper Transport link will run at this speed if it is slower than or equal to the system clock speed. Options include 1 GHz and Auto.
  • Page 99 Chapter 7: BIOS Legacy USB Support Select "Enabled" to enable the support for USB Legacy devices. Disable Legacy support if there are no USB devices installed in the system. "Auto" disables Legacy support if no USB devices are connected. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto.
  • Page 100 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt.
  • Page 101 Chapter 7: BIOS IDE Detect Timeout (Sec) Use the +/- keys to adjust and select the time out for detecting ATA/ATAPI de- vices. The default value is 35. PCI/PnP Confi guration Clear NVRAM Select Yes to clear NVRAM during boot-up. The options are Yes and No. Plug &...
  • Page 102 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Boots Graphic Adapter Priority This setting allows you to select the boot priority for your graphics adapters in your system. Options include Onboard VGA, Slot 6 or Other. Remote Access Confi guration Remote Access Use this option to Enable or Disable Remote Access in your system. If enabled, the settings below will appear.
  • Page 103 Chapter 7: BIOS Hardware Health Confi guration CPU Overheat Alarm Use the "+" and "-" keys to set the CPU temperature threshold to between 65 C. When this threshold is exceeded, the overheat LED on the chassis will light up and an alarm will sound.

  • Page 104: Trusted Computing

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Suspend Mode This setting selects the ACPI state used for system suspend. Options include S1 (POS), S3 (STR) and Auto. ACPI APIC Support Determines whether to include the ACPI APIC table pointer in the RSDT pointer list.
  • Page 105 Chapter 7: BIOS IP Address Source This setting sets the IP address source as either Static or DHCP. Select- ing Static allows you to manually set the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address/ IP Address Push a number key to modify the parameter and enter the IP Address. The IP address and current IP address in the BMC are shown.

  • Page 106: Security Menu

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual PCI Express Error Logging This setting allows you to Enable or Disable PCI Express Advanced Error Log- ging. Security Menu AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst.

  • Page 107: 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.
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  • Page 109: 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.
  • Page 110 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 111: B-1 Installing Windows For A Raid System

    Appendix B: Installing Windows Appendix B Installing Windows After all hardware components have been installed, you must fi rst confi gure Intel South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To confi gure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Confi guration User Guides posted on our web site at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals.

  • Page 112: B-2 Installing Windows For A Non-Raid System

    SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual B-2 Installing Windows for a Non-RAID System Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/Windows 2003 setup CD in the CD drive and the system will start booting up from the CD. Continue with the OS installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display.
  • Page 113 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Dual AMD Opteron 2000 series (Socket F type) processors Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Two AMD SR5690 and one AMD SP5100 chipsets BIOS 16 Mb AMIBIOS ®...
  • Page 114 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Expansion Slots • Four (4) PCI-Express x16 Gen 2 slots • Two (2) PCI-Express x4 (in x8) Gen 2 slots • One (1) PCI slot Serverboard H8DA6+-F (extended ATX form) Dimensions: 13.68" (L) x 13.05" (W) (347 x 331 mm)
  • Page 115 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, 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: CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 Compliant, UL or CSA Listed (USA and Canada), CE Marking (Europe) California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials:...
  • Page 116 SUPERSERVER AS-4021GA-62R+F User's Manual Notes (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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