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  • Page 1 UPER ® SuperServer AS-2021A-T2R+F SuperServer AS-2021A-32R+F USER’S MANUAL 1.0b...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and documentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.
  • Page 3 SuperServer AS-2021A- T2R+F/AS-2021A-32R+F. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F is a high-end server based on the SC825TQ-R720LPB 2U rackmount chassis and the H8DIi+-F (AS-2021A-T2R+F server) or H8DI3+-F (AS-2021A-32R+F server) dual processor serverboard.
  • Page 4 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC825TQ-R720LPB server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfi guring SAS/SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+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 (AS-2021A-32R+F Only) ................. 1-3 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-3 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Outer Rack Rails ..................... 2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup ..............2-8 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 ..................3-2 Power Fail .......................
  • Page 8 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Memory Support ....................5-8 Memory Support ..................5-9 Populating DIMMs ..................5-9 Installing PCI Add-On Cards ................5-11 Serverboard Details ..................5-12 Connector Defi nitions ................... 5-14 Jumper Settings .................... 5-19 Explanation of Jumpers ................5-19 5-10 Onboard Indicators ..................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Introduction ...................... 7-1 Starting BIOS Setup Utility ................7-1 How To Change the Confi guration Data ............7-1 Starting the Setup Utility ................. 7-2 Main Setup ...................... 7-2 Advanced Settings Menu ................7-4 Security Menu ....................7-21 Boot Menu .....................
  • Page 10 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC825TQ-R720LPB 2U server chassis and the H8DIi+-F/ H8DI3+-F dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the system (www.

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    DVD-ROM driver (DVM-TEAC-824B) Connecting cable (CBL-0139L) Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F lies the H8DIi+-F/ H8DI3+-F, a dual processor serverboard based on the AMD SR5690 + SP5100 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the H8DIi+-F/H8DI3+-F.

  • Page 13: Sas (As-2021A-32R+F Only)

    Chapter 1: Introduction Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot- swap capability and RAID function of the SATA drives. SAS (AS-2021A-32R+F Only) An LSI 1068E SAS controller is integrated into the H8DM3-2 to provide an eightport SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 10 and JBOD supported.

  • Page 14: Server Chassis Features

    SATA/SAS drives. Front Control Panel The control panel on the SuperServer AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button are also included.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. AMD SR5690/SP5100 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. 128 bit Data + 16 bit ECC 128 bit Data + 16 bit ECC DDR2 800 /667 /533 DDR2 800 /667 /533 CPU2 DIMM 4A CPU2 DIMM 4B...

  • Page 16: 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) www.supermicro.com Web Site: Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the SuperServer AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi...

  • Page 18: Warnings And Precautions

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual • This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like). • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

  • 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 temperature 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 temperature (Tmra).

  • Page 20: Installing The System Into A Rack

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SC825 chassis into a rack unit with the quick-release 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 21 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-1. Separating the Rack Rails Separating the Inner and Outer Rails Rail Assembly Locate the rail assembly in the chassis packaging. Extending the Rails Extend the rail assembly by pulling it outward. Press the quick-release tab. Quick- Separate the inner rail extension from Release Tab...

  • Page 22: Outer Rack Rails

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Figure 2-2. Assembling the Outer Rails Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the rack and hold the chassis in place. The outer rails for the SC825 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches. Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Secure the back end of the outer rail to the rack, using the screws provided.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-3. Installing the Rack Rails Installing the Chassis into a Rack Extend the outer rails as illustrated above. Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack. Slide the inner rails into the outer rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides.

  • Page 24: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the inside of the System First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-3. Accessing the Inside of the System...

  • Page 26: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS/SATA drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the Drives 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 SATA drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi...

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the chassis has several LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.

  • Page 29: Hdd

    Chapter 3: System Interface Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F, this LED indicates hard drive and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing. Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

  • Page 30: Notes

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 31: 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-2021A-T2R+F/32R+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 32: General Safety Precautions

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+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 33: 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 34: Operating Precautions

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the AS-2021A- T2R+F/32R+F is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 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 the H8DIi+-F/H8DI3+-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 36: Unpacking

    The H8DIi+-F/H8DI3+-F requires a chassis big enough to support a 13.68" x 13.05" serverboard, such as Supermicro's SC825TQ-R720LP. Make sure that the I/O ports on the serverboard align properly with their respective holes in the I/O shield at the back of the chassis.

  • Page 37: 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 cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the fl...

  • Page 38: I/O Ports

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Ground x (Key) x (Key) Power On LED HDD LED NIC1 LED NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail LED Ground Reset (Button) Ground Power (Button) 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.

  • Page 39: Installing The Processor And Heatsink

    CPU cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support. Installing an Opteron 2000 Processor Note: The photos on this page and succeeding pages are for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 40 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Once aligned, carefully place the CPU into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the socket, move the CPU horizontally or vertically or rub the CPU against the socket or against any pins of the socket, which may damage the CPU and/ or the socket.

  • Page 41: Installing A Passive Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing a Passive Heatsink To install the SNK-0023P+ Passive Heatsink, use the following procedure: Installing a SNK-0023P+ Passive Heatsink Note: Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink - the required amount has already been applied. Hold the heatsink and place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the two mounting holes are aligned with those on the retension mechanism.

  • Page 42: Removing The Heatsink

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink. If you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 43: Populating Dimms

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-3. DIMM Installation Notch To Install: Insert module verti- cally and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention Release to the bottom notches. Note: Notch should align with its receptive point on the slot To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each release tab outward to free the DIMM from...
  • Page 44 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Memory Population for Optimal Performance (for each CPU) (For Interleaved 128-bit Operation) # DIMMs CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 CPU2 CPU2 CPU2 CPU2 1A/1B 2A/2B 3A/3B 4A/4B 1A/1B 2A/2B 3A/3B 4A/4B 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs...

  • Page 45: Installing Pci Add-On Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing PCI Add-On Cards The AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F can accommodate seven low-profi le, full-length PCI add-on cards. Installing an Add-on Card Begin by removing the shield for the PCI slot you wish to populate. Fully seat the card into the slot, pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card.

  • Page 46: Serverboard Details

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. H8DIi+-F/H8DI3+-F Layout (not drawn to scale) COM1 USB 0/1 & KB & IPMI LAN MOUSE LAN2 LAN1 FAN5 CPU2 FAN8 SR5690 uPD720400 T-SGPIO1 CPU1 JPS1 SP5100 JPS2 LSI1068E JBT1: BATTERY CMOS CLEAR...
  • Page 47 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup H8DIi+-F/H8DI3+-F Series Serverboard 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) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN 1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
  • Page 48 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Connector Description COM1/COM2 COM1 Serial Port/Header FAN 1-8 Chassis/CPU Fan Headers Floppy Floppy Disk Drive Connector I-Button I-Button Socket (for RAID 5 support) IDE#1 IDE Disk Drive Connector IPMI LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN Port Speaker Header...

  • Page 49: Connector Defi Nitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Power Connectors +3.3V +3.3V A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1) -12V +3.3V and two 8-pin CPU PWR connectors (JPW2/JPW3) on the serverboard.
  • Page 50 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual NIC2 (LAN2) LED NIC2 LED Pin Defi nitions The LED connections for LAN2 are on pins (JF1) 9 and 10 of JF1. Attach LAN LED cables to Pin# Defi nition display network activity. See the table on the right for pin defi...
  • Page 51 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Universal Serial Bus Ports Universal Serial Bus Ports Pin Defi nitions (USB0/1, Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 2.0) are USB4/5) located beside the Keyboard and Mouse PS2 USB0 USB1 ports. Two additional Type A ports (USB4/5) Pin # Defi...
  • Page 52 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual SGPIO SGPIO Header Pin Defi nitions (T-SGPIO1) The T-SGPIO1 (Serial General Purpose Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Input/Output) header provides a bus between the SATA controller and the backpane Ground Data to provide SATA enclosure management...
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Defi nitions A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1. (JL1) Attach the appropriate cable to inform you of Pin# Defi nition a chassis intrusion. Battery voltage Intrusion signal Power LED/Speaker PWR LED Connector Pin Defi...

  • Page 54: Jumper Settings

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Compact Flash Card PWR Connector Compact Flash Card PWR Connector A Compact Flash Card Power Connector Jumper Defi nition is located at JWF1. For the Compact Flash Compact Flash Card to work properly, you will need to...
  • Page 55 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup I2C to PCI-Express Slot I2C to PCI-Express Slot Jumper Settings C1/JI C2 allows you to enable the I C bus (JPI2C1/JPI2C2) to communicate with the PCI-Express slot. Jumper Setting Defi nition For the jumpers to work properly, please set Closed Enabled both jumpers to the same setting.
  • Page 56 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual LAN1/2 Enable/Disable LAN1/2 En/Disable Jumper Settings (JPL1/ Change the setting of jumper JPL1 and JPL2 JPL2) to enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2 Jumper Setting Defi nition Ethernets ports, respectively. See the table Pins 1-2 Enabled on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 57: 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 Mb/s port) have two LEDs. On each Gb LAN port, Green 100 Mb/s one LED blinks to indicate activity while the Amber 1 Gb/s...

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

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+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 59 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Floppy Drive Connector Floppy Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions (J17) The fl oppy connector is located at J17. See Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Ground FDHDIN Ground...

  • Page 60: 5-12 Enabling Sata Raid

    OS installation. Building a Driver Diskette You must fi rst build a driver diskette from the Supermicro CD-ROM that was included with the system. (You will have to create this disk on a computer that is already running and with the OS installed.) Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and start...

  • Page 61: 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 62: Using The Adaptec Raid Utility

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+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 5-6. Adaptec RAID Utility Program Screen...

  • Page 63: 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 5-7 should appear. (If this display does not appear, click on the My Computer icon and then on the icon representing your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 64: Supero Doctor Iii

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+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 65 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 download the Super Doctor III User's Guide at: <http://www.supermicro.com/ PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf>. For Linux, we recommend that you use the Supero Doctor II applictation instead.

  • Page 66: 5-14 Flashing It Firmware

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual 5-14 Flashing IT Firmware Use the following procedure below for fl ashing IT fi rmware. Flashing IT Firmware Download the appropriate IT fi rmware from the web site: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/driver/SAS/LSI/Firmware/IT/ Unzip it to a bootable fl oppy or USP pen drive.

  • Page 67: 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 maintenance on the SC825TQ-R720LPB chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.

  • Page 68: Control Panel

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views Slim DVD-ROM Drive USB Ports (2) COM Port 3.5" Drive Bays (2) (optional) (optional) (optional) Control Panel Floppy Drive SATA Drives (8) System Reset Main Power (optional) Dedicated Keyboard/Mouse Ports IPMI 7 Low-Profi...

  • Page 69: System Fans

    Installing a New Fan Replace the failed fan with an identical 8-cm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro, p/n FAN-0094L4). Position the new fan into the space vacated by the failed fan previously removed. A "click" can be heard when the fan is fully installed in place and the power connections are made.

  • Page 70: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Figure 6-2. Removing System Cooling Fans Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SAS/SATA Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis or remove power to replace or swap SAS/SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions.
  • Page 71 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing the Air Shroud Under most circumstances you will not need to remove the air shroud to perform any service on the system. However, you may temporarily remove it if necessary (the air shroud should always be in place when the system is operating). 1.

  • Page 72: Sata Drive Installation

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual SATA Drive Installation The SATA 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 drives. For this reason, even empty carriers without hard drives installed must remain in the chassis.

  • Page 73: Hard Drive Backplane

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Important: Regardless of how many hard drives are installed, all drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper airfl ow. Figure 6-4. Removing a SATA Drive Carrier Handle Release Button Important: All of the drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper cooling airfl...

  • Page 74: Dvd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual 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 AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F accomodates only slim type DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are typically needed to mount a slim DVD-ROM drive in the server.

  • Page 75: Power Supply

    The PWR Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). The power supply units have a hot-swap capability, meaning you can replace the failed unit without powering down the system.
  • Page 76 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Notes 6-10...

  • Page 77: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8DIx Series Serverboard. 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 78: Starting The Setup Utility

    Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS Processor The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of the processor used in your system: • CPU Type : This item displays the type of CPU used in the motherboard. • Speed : This item displays the speed of the CPU detected by the BIOS. •...

  • Page 80: Advanced Settings Menu

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Advanced Settings Menu Boot Feature 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 81 Chapter 7: BIOS Restore on AC Power Loss If the system loses power, this setting allows you to specify the state of the system when power is restored. Options include Last State, Power On and Power Off. Interrupt 19 Capture Select Enabled to allow ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
  • Page 82 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Probe Filter Use this setting for the initialization mode for the probe fi lter. Options are Auto, Disabled and MP Mode. Advanced Chipset Control NorthBridge Confi guration Memory Confi guration Bank Interleaving Select Auto to automatically enable a bank-interleaving memory scheme when this function is supported by the processor.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS DCT Unganged Mode This setting enables unganged DRAM mode (64-bit). Options are Auto (ganged mode) and Always (unganged mode). Power Down Enable This setting enables or disables DDR power down mode. Options are Enabled and Disabled. Power Down Mode This sets the power down mode.
  • Page 84 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Note: When AMD's Node Interleave feature is enabled, the BIOS will force DRAM scrub off. DATA Cache BG Scrub This setting allows L1 data cache RAM to be corrected while idle. Options are Disabled and time increments from 40ns to 655.4us with 2.5us the default.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS SouthBridge Confi guration OHCI/EHCI HC Device Functions These settings allow you to either Enable or Disable functions for bus de- vices. On Chip SATA Channel This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the OnChip SATA channel. On Chip SATA Type Use this setting to set the On Chip SATA type.
  • Page 86 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Link Width Use this setting to confi gure the Link Width. Options include Auto, x1, x2, x4, x8 and x16. Slot Power Limit, W Use this setting to confi gure the Slot Power Limit power. The user can adjust this value using the + and - keys.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS Compliance Mode Use this setting to Enable or Disable Compliance Mode for the NB- SB port. GPP Core Settings These submenus allow you to specify GPP core settings. Each submenu allows you to defi ne the same settings listed below. Core Confi...
  • Page 88 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual TXCLK Clock Gating in L1 Use this setting to Enable or Disable the TXCLK clock gating in L1. LCLK Clock Gating in L1 Use this setting to Enable or Disable the LCLK clock gating in L1.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to enable the support for USB Legacy. Disable Legacy support if there are no USB devices installed in the system. Selecting Auto disables Legacy support if no USB devices are connected. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto.
  • Page 90 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Select 0 to allow BIOS to use PIO mode 0, which has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow BIOS to use PIO mode 1, which has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow BIOS to use PIO mode 2, which has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs.
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS PCI Latency Timer This option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. Select a value to set the PCI latency in PCI clock cycles. Options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248. PCI IDE Busmaster Use this setting to Enable or Disable BIOS using PCI Busmastering for reading/ writing IO IDE drives.
  • Page 92 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Super IO Device Confi guration Serial Port1 Address This setting specifi es the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of serial port 1. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable.
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: BIOS Remote Access Confi guration Remote Access Allows you to Enable or Disable remote access. If enabled, the settings below will appear. Serial Port Number Selects the serial port to use for console redirection. Options are COM1, COM2 and COM3.
  • Page 94 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Hardware Health Confi guration CPU Overheat Alarm Use the "+" and "-" keys to set the CPU temperature threshold to between 65 and 90 C. When this threshold is exceeded, the overheat LED on the chassis will light up and an alarm will sound.
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: BIOS ACPI APIC Support Determines whether to include the ACPI APIC table pointer in the RSDT pointer list. The available options are Enabled and Disabled. Headless Mode Use this setting to Enable or Disable headless operation mode through ACPI. ACPI Version Features Use this setting the determine which ACPI version to use.
  • Page 96 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual IP Address In the fi eld provided here enter the IP address in the decimal form of xxx.xxx. xxx.xxx with xxx having a value of less than 256 and in decimal form only. Subnet Mask In the fi eld provided here enter the Subnet address in the decimal form of xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx with xxx having a value of less than 256 and in decimal form...

  • Page 97: 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 98: Exit Menu

    SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F 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 99: 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 100 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 101: Appendix B Installing Windows

    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 website at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. B-1 Installing Windows to a RAID System Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2003/2008/Vista Setup CD in the CD driver and the system will start booting up from CD.

  • Page 102: B-2 Installing Windows To A Non-Raid System

    OS Setup will automatically load all device fi les and then continue with the Windows OS installation. After the Windows OS Installation is completed, the system will automatically reboot. Insert the Supermicro Setup CD that came with your motherboard into the CD drive during system boot, and the main screen will display.

  • Page 103: Appendix C System Specifi Cations

    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 AMD SR5690 chipset/SP5100 Southbridge BIOS 16 Mb AMIBIOS®...
  • Page 104 SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Peripheral Drive Bays One slim fl oppy drive (optional) One slim DVD-ROM drive Expansion Slots Two PCI-Express x16 (x8 signal) slots, one PCI-Express x8 slot, one (1) PCI- Express x8 (x4 signal) slot and two (2) PCI-X 133 slots.
  • Page 105 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 0º to 35º C (32º to 95º F) Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F) Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 95% (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...
  • Page 106 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 communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signifi...

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