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  • Page 1 Spica Server Motherboard User's Manual UM_Spica_v1.4_021519...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii About This Manual ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iii Chapter 1� Product Features �������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1.1 Components ..................... 1 1.2 Specifications ..................2 1.3 Feature ..................... 3 Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ���������������������������������������������������������������� 4 2.1 Central Processing Unit Setup ............... 4 2.1.1 Processor Installation ..................4 2.2 System Memory Setup ................
  • Page 3 4.4.8 S5 RTC Wake Settings ..................21 4.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection ..............21 4.4.10 Option ROM Dispatch Policy ................ 22 4.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings ................22 4.4.12 Network Stack Configuration ................ 23 4.4.13 CSM Configuration ..................23 4.4.14 USB Configuration ..................23 4.4.15 NVDIMM ADR Configuration .................
  • Page 4 5.2 Web GUI ....................40 5.2.1 Menu Bar ......................40 5.2.2 User Information and Quick Button ............... 41 5.2.3 Dashboard ......................42 5.2.4 Sensor ......................42 5.2.5 System Inventory ..................... 43 5.2.6 FRU Information ....................43 5.2.7 Logs and Reports .................... 44 5.2.8 Settings ......................
  • Page 5 Document Release History Release Date Version Update Content August, User's Manual release to public 2018 1. New Cover November 2018 2. Specifications update January BMC update 2019 Febuary Motherboard layout update Contents...
  • Page 6 Copyright © 2018 AIC, Inc� All Rights Reserved� This document contains proprietary information about AIC products and is not to be disclosed or used except in accordance with applicable agreements.

  • Page 7: Preface

    Disclaimer AIC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, neither AIC or its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost;...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions When installing, operating, or performing maintenance on this equipment, the following safety precautions should always be taken into account in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. Carefully read the safety instructions below before using this product. •...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    This document pellucidly presents a brief overview of the product design, device installation, and firmware settings for the Spica motherboard. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to the AIC website: http://www.aicipc.com/en/productdetail/51077.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1� Product Features

    Chapter 1� Product Features Spica User Manual Spica User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features This section describes the hardware specifications and features of the Spica motherboard. The fundamental components of the Spica severboard are provided below. 1�1 Components Spica Serverboard...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Spica User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features 1.2 Specifications...

  • Page 12: Feature

    Microarchitecture and Instruction Set (AVX-512, VMD, QAT - optional by PCH SKU), Speed Shift Technology, UPI link speeds up to 10.4GT/s, the Spica server board enable next generation server solutions with an incredible leap in performance in a standard EATX form factor platform.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2� Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2� Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Spica User Manual This section describes a simple instruction guide for installing the hardware components on the serverboard system. Turn off and unplug all system and peripheral devices before proceeding. 2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup The serverboard supports dual Xeon scalable processors and Socket P0 (LGA-3647).
  • Page 14 Spica User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Processor Socket Assembly: The server board includes two processor sockets (LGA-3647), supports one or two of the Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family and has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of up to 165W on selected models.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Spica User Manual PHM Screw Installation Order: The PHM sits level with the processor socket assembly. The PHM is NOT installed properly if it does not sit level with the processor socket assembly. Once the PHM is seated over the processor socket assembly, the four heat sink torque screws must be secured in the following order as shown below.

  • Page 16: System Memory Setup

    Spica User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2 System Memory Setup This server board supports 12 DIMM memory slots with 6 channel per CPU. 2�2�1 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.
  • Page 17 Spica User Manual 2�2�2 DIMM Location The DIMMs are displayed on the Spica board as DIMM C0, DIMM B0, DIMM A0, DIMM D0, DIMM E0, DIMM F0, DIMM C1, DIMM B1, DIMM A1, DIMM D1, DIMM E1, and DIMM To ensure satisfactory performance, you need to: ...
  • Page 18 Spica User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2�3 DIMM Slot Installation Order Populate the DIMM slots according to the suggested order below to ensure a stable system performance. CPU 1 CPU0 DIMM_C1 DIMM_C0 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B0 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A0 2 DIMM DIMM_A1...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Spica User Manual CPU 1 CPU0 DIMM_C1 DIMM_C0 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B0 DIMM_C1 DIMM_C0 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A0 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B0 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A0 CPU 1 CPU 0 10 DIMM DIMM_D1 DIMM_D0 DIMM_E1 DIMM_E0 DIMM_D1 DIMM_D0 DIMM_E1 DIMM_E0 DIMME_F1 DIMM_F0 CPU 1...

  • Page 20: Chapter 3� Hardware Settings

    Spica User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings This section provides illustrations that display the internal jumpers, connectors, and system LED indicators on the Spica motherboard. The motherboard layout and essential connectors are listed below for your reference. 3�1 Motherboard Block Diagram...
  • Page 21 Spica User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 3�2 Motherboard Content List Connector/Jumper/Header Location Connector/Jumper/Header Location Front Panel VGA System Fan 5 Connector ( not FPIO_VGA2 SYS_FAN_5 Connector available for 1G) ATX 24-pin Power System Fan 4 SYS_FAN_4 Connector Connector NVME RAID Key...
  • Page 22 Spica User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 3�3 Motherboard Layout DIMM_C0 DIMM_B0 DIMM_A0 CPU0 DIMM_D0 DIMM_E0 DIMM_F0 DIMM_C1 PCIe_7 (x8) DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 PCIe_6 (x16) BIOS PCIe_5 (x8) PCIe_4 (x16) CPU1 PCIe_3 (x8) Battery PCIe_2 (x8) DIMM_D1 DIMM_E1 PCIe_1 (x8) DIMM_F1...

  • Page 23: Connector And Jumper

    Spica User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 3�4 Connector and Jumper 1 FPIO_VGA2: Front Panel VGA Header 5 PW2: 8-pin CPU0 Power Connector 6 PW3: 8-pin CPU1 Power Connector 2 PW1: ATX 24-pin Main Power Connector 11 IPMB_HD1: IPMB Pin Connector...
  • Page 24 Spica User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 13 PSMI1: PSMI Connector 18 3PHD4: BMC Console Port5 Jumper (for BMC Debug) 14 FPIO_1: Front Panel Header Closed Settings Pin1-2 BMC COM2 Debug Default Pin2-3 BMC COM5 Debug 19 DBG_HD1: LPC Header...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4. Bios Configuration Settings

    Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings This chapter demonstrates how to configure the UEFI BIOS settings in your system device. You can enter the BIOS screen during system startup. To enter BIOS configuration settings, •...

  • Page 26: Bios Menu

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�2 BIOS Menu Press  and  to select the options of the menu bar. Press Enter to access the option screen. Menu Description Displays system information such as CPU bus speed, system memory speed, total installed...
  • Page 27 Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�3 Main 4�3�1 Main Main Option Key: Option Key Description System time Configures current time. System date Configures current date.

  • Page 28: Advanced

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�4 Advanced Advanced Option Key: 4.4.1 iSCSI Configuration iSCSI Configuration Add an Attempt Delete Attempts Change Attempt Order...

  • Page 29: Intel® Virtual Raid On Cpu

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�4�2 Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU All Intel VMD controllers Create RAID Name Volume RAID Level Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers Port 0, VMD0, INTEL SSDPE2MD400G4...

  • Page 30: Ast2500 Super Io Configuration

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4.4.7 AST2500 Super IO Configuration AST2500 Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip Read only. Serial Port 1/2 Serial Port Enable Disable Configuration Device Settings Read only IO=3F8h, IRQ=3, 4, 5, Auto IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;...

  • Page 31: Option Rom Dispatch Policy

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Legacy OS Redirection 80x24 80x25 Resolution Console VT100 LINUX XTERMR6 Redirection Putty KeyPad Settings ESCN VT400 Redirection after Always Enable BootLoader BIOS POST Legacy Console COM1 COM2 Redirection Settings Out-of-Band COM1 Mgmt Port...

  • Page 32: Network Stack Configuration

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4.4.12 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Configuration Enable Enable Ipv4 PXE Support Disable Enable Ipv4 HTTP Support Disable Enable Ipv6 PXE Network Stack Disable Support Disable Enable Ipv6 HTTP Support Disable PXE boot wait...

  • Page 33: Nvdimm Adr Configuration

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4.4.15 NVDIMM ADR Configuration NVDIMM ADR Configuration Assert ADR on Reset Enable Disable Assert ADR on Enable Disable Shutdown...

  • Page 34: Platform Configuration

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4.5 Platform Configuration 4.5.1 Platform Configuration Platform Option Key: Option Key Description PCH Configuration Displays and provides option to change the PCH Settings. Miscellaneous Configuration Configures active video type. Server ME Configuration...
  • Page 35 Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4.5.2 PCH Configuration PCH Configuration Enable PCI Express Root (To AST2500) Disable Disable ASPM PCIE ASPM ASPM L1 ASPM Auto Disable L1.1 L1 Substates PCI Express PCI Express Root Port L1.2 Configuration L1.1 &...
  • Page 36 Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Enable/Disable ADR Enable Disable ADR GPIO GPIO_B GPIO_C Host Partition Reset ADR Enable Disable Enable Enable/Disable ADR Timer Enable Held-off 25 uS 50 uS PCH DFX ADR timer expire time 100 uS...

  • Page 37: Socket Configuration

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4.6 Socket Configuration 4.6.1 Socket Configuration Socket Configuration Option Key: Option Key Description Processor Configuration Displays and provides option to change the Processor Settings. Common RefCode Displays and provides option to change the Common RefCode Configuration Settings.

  • Page 38: Processor Configuration

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4.6.2 Processor Configuration Processor Configuration Hyper-Threading [ALL] Enable Disable Max CPUID Value Limit Enable Disable Execute Disable Bit Enable Disable Enable Intel® TXT Enable Disable Enable Disable Enable SMX Enable Disable Lock Chipset...

  • Page 39: Memory Configuration

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4.6.5 Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Enforce POR Auto Disable Memory Frequency Auto 1866 2133 2400 2666 Memory Topology Read only. Mirror Mode Disable Mirror Mode 1LM Mirror Mode 2LM Mirror TAD0 SDDC Plus One...
  • Page 40 Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Auto PCI-E ASPM Support L1 Only Disable Socket 0 Configuration Enable L0s Support Disable x4x4x4x4 x8x8 IOU0 (IIO PCIe Br1) Auto x4x4x4x4 x8x8 IOU1 (IIO PCIe Br2) Auto x4x4x4x4 x8x8 IOU2 (IIO PCIe Br3)

  • Page 41: Advanced Management Power Configuration

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4.6.7 Advanced Management Power Configuration Advanced Management Power Configuration SpeedStep (Pstates) Enable Disable Max Performance Boot performance Max Efficient mode Set by Intel Node Manager CPU P State Control Energy Efficient Turbo...

  • Page 42: Server Management

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�7 Server Management 4�7�1 Server Management Server Management Option Key: Server Management FRB-2 Timer Enable Disable FRB-2 Timer timeout 3 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 6 minutes FRB-2 Timer Policy Do Nothing...

  • Page 43: Bmc Network Configuration

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�7�2 System Event Log System Event Log Enable Disable Yes, on next Erase SEL reset Yes, on every reset Do Nothing SEL Components When SEL is Full Erase Immediately Disable Log EFI Status...

  • Page 44: Security

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�8 Security 4�8�1 Security Security Option Key: Security Set administrator password in the Create New Password window. After Administrator you key in the password, the Confirm New Password window will pop Password out to ask for confirmation.
  • Page 45 Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Secure Boot Attempt Secure Boot Enable Disable Secure Boot Mode Standard Custom Provision Factory Default keys Install Factory Default Keys Enroll Efi Image Save All Secure Boot Variables Key Management Platform Key (PK)

  • Page 46: Boot

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�9 Boot 4�9�1 Boot Boot Option Key: Boot Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) Setup Prompt Timeout means indefinite waiting. Bootup NumLock State On Quiet Boot Enable...

  • Page 47: Save And Exit

    Spica User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�10 Save and Exit 4�10�1 Save and Exit Save and Exit Option Key: Save and Exit Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit system setup without saving any changes.

  • Page 48: Chapter 5. Bmc Configuration Settings

    Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�1 Login NOTE This feature works with the JAVA 6 run time installed console environment. The IP address below is an example using the default IP setting. The IP address is configurable.
  • Page 49 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2 Web GUI 5�2�1 Menu Bar Click to select the options of the menu bar. Menu Description The Dashboard page gives the overall information about the status of Dashboard a device. Sensor The Sensor Readings page displays all the sensor related information.
  • Page 50 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�2 User Information and Quick Button The user information and quick access buttons are located at the top right corner. It displays the logged-in user, his/her privilege and the four quick buttons allowing you to perform different functions.
  • Page 51 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�3 Dashboard The Dashboord page displays device, system, and network information. Click Dashboard on the menu bar to view the overall information of the server. 5�2�4 Sensor The Sensor page displays the status and records on related sensors.
  • Page 52 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�5 System Inventory The System Inventory page displays network information, including Vendor name, Model, and Sofware version. Click System Inventory on the menu bar to open. 5�2�6 FRU Information The FRU Information page displays Basic Information, Chassis Information, Board Information and Product Information of the FRU device.
  • Page 53 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�7 Logs and Reports The System Inventory page displays IPMI Event Log and Video Log. Click Logs and Reports from the menu bar select Event Log or Video Log to view the contents.
  • Page 54 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�8 Settings The Settings page displays the configuration settings for Date & Time, External User Services, KVM Mouse Setting, Log Settings, Media Redirection Settings, Network Settings, PAM Order Settings, Platform Event Filter, Services, SMTP Settings, SSL...
  • Page 55 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Settings Menu and Option Keys: Settings Date and Time LDAP/E-directory Active directory Radius Settings Settings Settings External User Services General Advanced General Role General Role Radius Radius Settings Groups Settings Groups Settings...
  • Page 56 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�9 Remote Control The Remote Control page displays the configuration for power control and remote KVM. Click Java Console to start the JViewer video redirection.
  • Page 57 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Click Launch KVM to open the Remote KVM page.
  • Page 58 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Procedure To Start KVM Step 1 Click Start KVM to start the H5Viewer video redirection. Step 2 Click Browse to select CD Image. Step 3 Click Start Media to redirect the selected CD image file to the Host.
  • Page 59 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Remote KVM Menu and Option Key Button Description Start KVM Starts the H5Viewer video redirection. Stop KVM Stops the H5Viewer video redirection. Pause Video This option is used for pausing Console Redirection.
  • Page 60 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings This menu item can be used to act as the Right <Ctrl> right-side <CTRL> key when in Console Redirection. This menu item can be used to act as Right <Alt> the right-side <ALT> key when in Console Redirection.
  • Page 61 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�10 Power Control The Power Control page allows you to view and control the power of your server. To open Power Control, click Power Control from the menu bar. The various options of Power Control are given below.
  • Page 62 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�11 Chassis Identify Control The Chassis Identify Control page displays the BMC’s UID control information. Users can change the Identify LED behavior on this page. Click Chassis Identify Control from the menu bar. Select Off/On to control UID LED.
  • Page 63 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�13 Maintenance This Maintenance page displays the configuration settings for Backup Configuration, Firmware Image Location, Firmware Information, BIOS Information, Fimware Update, Preserve Configuration, Restore Configuration, Restore Configuration, and Restore Factory Defaults.
  • Page 64 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Maintenance Procedure 1. Click Check All to backup the selected configuration items. The Backup Configuration page will appear Click Download Config to save the backup file to the client system Backup Configuration 2.
  • Page 65 Spica User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�14 Sign out To log out of the BMC: Method 1: Click Sign out from the menu bar. The Logout dialog box will pop out. Method 2: Click the root quick button on the top right corner of the screen.
  • Page 66 Chapter 6� Technical Support Taiwain, Global Headquarters South California, United States Address: No� 152, Section 4, Address: 21808 Garcia Lane Linghang N� Rd, Dayuan District, City of Industry, CA 91789, Taoyuan City 337, Taiwan United States Tel: +886-3-433-9188 Toll free: +7-4997019998 Fax: +886-3-287-1818 Tel: +1-909-895-8989 Sales Email: sales@aicipc�com�tw...

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