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Document Release History Release Date Version Update Content January User's Manual release to public. 2018 1. Specifications update October 2018 2. New Cover...
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Safety Instructions Before getting started, please read the following important cautions: • All cautions and warnings on the equipment or in the manuals should be noted. • Most electronic components are sensitive to electrical static discharge. Therefore, be sure to ground yourself at all times when installing the internal components. •...
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• If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect the equipment from mains to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage. • Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service personnel should open the equipment. • If one of the following situations arise, the equipment should be checked by service personnel: 1.
This document pellucidly presents a brief overview of the product design, device installation, and firmware settings for SB403-VG. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to the AIC website: http://www.aicipc.com/tw/productdetail/51006.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features SB403-VG is a high density storage storage server that includes a mother board, a chassis, power supply, fan, and HDD backplane. For more information about our product, please visit our website at http://www.aicipc.com/en.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features 1.2 Specifications • Insyde UEFI BIOS mm : 435 x 953 x 175.7 Dimensions • SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) BIOS Type (W x D x H) FLASH Interface inches : 17.1 x 37.5 x 6.9 •...
Chapter 1. Product Features 1�3 Features SB403-VG is a reliable 4U storage server barebone with 60 hard drive disk bays that supports two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors. This barebone consists of Intel® Lewisburg C620 series chipset, onboard baseboard management controller for system...
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Front Panel SB403-VG provides 2 system buttons (Power & Reset) and 4 LED indicators (System power, LAN, System hard drive disk activity, Service ID). Power On/Off System Power LED LAN 1 LED LAN 2 LED...
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Rear Panel SB403-VG provides 3 LAN ports (10G SFP+ x 2, GbE RJ45 dedicated to BMC management), 2 USB 3.0 double stack Type A, 1 VGA port and 1 serial port.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Major Components SB403-VG provides 1400W 1+1 redundant power supply 80+ Platinum and 4 hot swap fans (80 x 38mm fans x 4) & 2 easy fans (60 x 38 mm fans x 2).
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2�1�1 Processor Support The server board includes two processor sockets (LGA3647) and can support one or two of the Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family, with a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of up to 165W on selected models.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�1�2 Processor Heat Sink Module and Processor Socket Assembly Each processor socket on the server board is pre-assembled with a loading mechanism that allows to secure the placement of the Processor Heat Sink Module...
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�1�3 Processor Heat Sink Module The PHM refers to the sub-assembly where the heat sink and processor are clipped together onto the server board prior to installation . The PHM consists of the components shown below.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup The PHM sits level with the processor socket assembly and is secured by four heat sink torque scews. The screws must be secured in the following order as shown below. The PHM will NOT be installed properly if it does not sit level with the processor socket assembly.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�1�4 CPU heatsink CAUTION There may be possible thermal during physical contact with the heatsink. Avoid moving the heatsink after it has contacted the top of the CPU. Too much movement could disturb the layer of thermal compound, causing voids and...
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2 System Memory This server board supports up to twelve DDR4 2400 and 2666 Registered ECC DRAM / Load-Reduced DIMM (LRDIMM). JDIMML0 JDIMML0 JDIMMK0 JDIMMK0 JDIMMJ0 JDIMMJ0 JDIMMC0 JDIMMC0 JDIMMB0 JDIMMB0 JDIMMA0 JDIMMA0...
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2�2 DIMM Installation Step 1 Unlock the DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2 Insert the memory module into the slot. Make sure that the DIMM notch is accurately positioned.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�3 Removing and Installing the Top Cover 2�3�1 Installing the top cover Position the top cover onto the enclosure and push horizontally towards the adjacent top cover to install. 2�3�2 Removing the top cover Step 1 Press the release button on both sides of the enclosure.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�4 Removing and Installing the Hard Disk Drive 2�4�1 Installing the 3�5" hard disk tray Push the the hard drive disk tray into the enclosure. 2�4�2 Removing the 3�5" hard disk drive tray Step 1 Place a finger inside the dent on the hard drive disk tray lever and pull upward.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�4�3 Installing the 2�5" HDD tray into the chassis Step 1 Insert the 2.5" HDD into the enclosure until it clicks. Step 2 Close the tray lever. 2�4�4 Removing the 2�5" HDD tray out of the chassis Step 1 Push the release button on the tray lever.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�4�5 Installing the hard disk drive into the hard disk drive tray Match the dimples on the tray to insert the HDD. Make certain that the HDD is not damaged during installation or removal process.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�5 Removing and Installing the Fan Module 2�5�1 Installing/removing the fan Insert or pull the fan module to install or remove. Make certain to align the fan module to the appropriate slot.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�5�2 Installing/removing the fan from the rear panel Secure or loosen the thumb screw x 1 on the fan module to install or remove.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�6 Removing and Installing the Power Supply Unit Module 2�6�1 Installing the power supply Push the tray handle on the PSU Module to install. 2�6�2 Removing the power supply Step 1 Push the latch inward and hold the tray handle.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�7 Removing and Installing the Mother Board 2�7�1 Installing the mother board Step 1 Push the mother board into the enclosure. Step 2 Secure the screw x 8 pcs on both sides (screw x 4 pcs on each side) of the enclosure.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�8 Removing and Installing the HDD Backplane Module 2�8�1 Installing the HDD backplane Push the backplane module into the enclosure and close the tray lever to install. 2�8�2 Removing the HDD backplane Step 1 Open the lever on the backplane.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�9 Removing and Installing the Tool-less Blade Slide 1. Pulling out the inner slide rail Step 1 Press the trigger downward to release the inner side rail. Step 2 Pull the inner rail out of the blade slide.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 3. Installing the outer cabinet to the slide rail Insert the stag into the upper and lower square holes on rail from the back of rail. Push the safety lock forward to secure the bracket. Make certain to check if the safety lock is in disenaged position before mounting the brackets.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 4. Installing the chassis into the cabinet Insert the inner side of chassis into the cabinet. Check if the ball retainer is fully opened before installation. It may cause catastrophic damage to the chassis if ball retainer is not in fully open position while mounting the chassis.
Chapter 3� Hardware Settings Chapter 3.Hardware Settings SB403-VG User Manual This section describes the jumpers, internal connectors and internal LEDs setting on Virgo motherboard. The motherboard layout and important jumper settings are listed below. 3�1 Motherboard 3�1�1 Block Diagram Platform Environment Control Interface(PECI)
Chapter 3.Hardware Settings SB403-VG User Manual 3�1�3 Content List Connector/Jumper/Header Location Connector/Jumper/Header Location Power Supply JPWR1 Speaker JSPKR Power Supply JPWR2 35 BIOS Recovery Mode ME Force Recovery Power Supply JPWR3 Mode Flash Descriptor Power Supply JPWR4 Security override No Reboot...
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 3.Hardware Settings Connectors Location SATA-DOM Power JDOM_PWR Debug Port JLPC_DP ESPI Port JESPI SSGPIO JSSGPIO PCH GPIO JPCH_GPIO VRM SMB JSMB_VR PCH FAN CONN SAS IOC ICE...
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 3.Hardware Settings Connectors Location Power Supply JPWR3 Power Supply JPWR4 PMBUS JPMBUS CPU0 FAN CONN FAN1A CONN FAN1B CONN FAN2A CONN FAN2B CONN FAN3A CONN FAN3B CONN SAS IOC UART 65 SAS IOC ACTIVITY SAS IOC ERROR...
Chapter 3.Hardware Settings SB403-VG User Manual 3�1�5 System LED Indicator Front Panel LED Definition Yellow The system is On. The system is in Standby; System is off, but Power Blinking has AC power. System has no AC power Blue UID activity detected.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 3.Hardware Settings LED onboard CPU 1 CPU 1 LAN1 10G LED CPU 0 CPU 0 LAN2 10G LED LAN1 1G LED LAN2 1G LED LAN4 10G/1G LED LAN3 10G/1G LED BMC Heart Bit LED SAS IOC STATUS LED...
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 3.Hardware Settings 3�2�2 Connector Location: 2 Bay Backplane Power (JP1 ) LED I/O (J3,J7) Fail LED (-) LED (+) 4V3 Fail in ACC LED (-) ACC LED input...
Chapter 3.Hardware Settings SB403-VG User Manual 3�3�3 LEDs LED Definition Blue (On) HDD present Blue (Blinking) HDD activity detected or Locate HDD HDD Activity LEDs HDD no connect or p ower Off Normal Red (Blinking) Re-build status for RAID HDD Fault LEDs...
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings CAUTION When Quiet Boot is enabled, OEM logo will be displayed instead of post messages. Press ESC to run the setup procedure. There will be a message “Entering SETUP” displayed on the diagnostics screen.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB403-VG User Manual Identify the BIOS Version. Load Optimal Default setting.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings Save the setting and exit the BIOS setup utility. 4�1 Updating BIOS Important Notes: To identify the current BIOS version, please check the BIOS setup.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB403-VG User Manual Update BIOS by INSYDE H2OFFT-D utility under DOS environment To update Flash in the DOS environment, use the H2OFFT-D utility. To use this utility, you must include the flash.bat , H2OFFT-D.exe, and bin file in the same folder. Please follow...
Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Plugging the Ethernet LAN cable into the BMC LAN port. There are two methods to setup BMC IP: BMC management port 5�1 Method 1 (Use the BIOS Setup) 1.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 3. Input the subnet mask address.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2 Method 2 (Use a Dos Tool - Syscheck) 1. Type in "sc –lanset." 2. Modify the IP setting. NOTE Type 1 for selecting static IP mode or Type 2 for selecting DHCP mode.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 4. Input the submask address. The IP address below is an example using a default IP setting. Users are allowed to change the IP address for realistic use. 5. Finish the BMC IP configuration.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�3 Connect to BMC This feature works with JAVA 6 Runtime installed Console Environment. The IP address below is an example using the default IP setting. The IP address is configurable. 1. Open the browser and type in the default BMC IP address: 192.168.22.22 2.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 3. Dashboard: 4. Sensor Readings: 5. Settings: Refer to AIC BMC User Guide for more information on AIC BMC.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Mouse Mode setting: • For Windows OS environment, set mode to absolute. • For Linux OS environment, set mode to relative. • For SLES-11 OS environment, set mode to other modes. 6. Remote Control:...
A:>cd SB301C01 A:\ SB301C01>a.bat This is just an example. The latest BMC firmware version is available from the FAE or AIC website. 4. After updating BMC firmware, turn the power off and reset the system. NOTE 1. Do not EM386 in DOS Environmnet when updating firmware or you will recieve a failure 2.
Chapter 6� Technical Support SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Taiwain, Global Headquarters North California, United States Address: No� 152, Section 4, Address: 48531 Warm Springs Linghang N� Rd, Dayuan District, Boulvard Suite 404 Fremont, CA Taoyuan City 337, Taiwan...
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