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Document Release History Release Date Version Update Content March User's Manual release to public. 2017 July 1. Gramnatical Error 2017 2. Connector and Jumper September 1. BIOS update 2018 2. New Cover October Specification update 2018...
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Safety Instructions When installing, operating, or performing maintenance on this equipment, the following safety precautions should always be observed in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. Read and understand all instructions. • Observe warnings and instructions marked on the product. •...
This document pellucidly presents a brief overview of the product design, device installation, and firmware settings for the Virgo motherboard. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to the AIC website: http://www.aicipc.com/en/productdetail/20855.
Chapter 1� Product Features Spica User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Virgo User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features 1�1 Componenets VIRGO LGA3647 Socket P0 for LGA3647 Socket P0 for 6 x DDR4 DIMM Slots 6 x DDR4 DIMM Slots 6 Channel (from CPU1)
Chapter 1. Product Features 1�3 Feature The Virgo server board integrates two Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors and 12 DDR4 DIMM to offer support for greater capacity, durability, and efficiency for our customers. Featuring the Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors, which is emphasized for its compelling...
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup Spica User Manual Virgo User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�1 Central Processiong Unit Setup 2�1�1 Processor Support The server board includes two processor sockets (LGA3647) that provides one or two processors of the Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family and supports a Thermal Design...
Virgo 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 is designed to secure the Processor Heat Sink Module (PHM) to the server board as shown below.
Virgo 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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Virgo User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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 tightened in order as shown below.
PCIE4 PCIE3 PCIE2 PCIE1 SFF-8643 SFF-8643 NOTE -In Virgo case, the lanes from CPU#0 are routed to PCIe slots 1 & 5 and onboard SFF- 8643. -The lanes from CPU#1 are routed to PCIe slots 2/3/4 and the onboard SFF-8643.
Virgo User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2�1 Populate DIMMs in the following order: JDIMML0 JDIMMC0 JDIMMK0 JDIMMB0 JDIMMJ0 JDIMMA0 DIMM Numbers DIMM ARRANGMENT CPU 0 CPU 0 CPU 1 CPU 1 CPU1 CPU0 2 DIMMs JDIMM_L0 JDIMM_C0 JDIMMG0 JDIMMD0...
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup JDIMML0 JDIMMC0 JDIMMK0 JDIMMB0 JDIMMJ0 JDIMMA0 CPU1 CPU0 JDIMM_L0 JDIMM_C0 CPU 0 CPU 0 CPU 1 CPU 1 JDIMM_K0 JDIMM_B0 10 DIMMs JDIMM_J0 JDIMM_A0 JDIMM_G0 JDIMM_D0 JDIMMG0 JDIMMD0 JDIMM_I0 JDIMM_F0 JDIMMH0 JDIMME0 JDIMMI0...
Virgo User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2�2 DIMM Installation Procedure 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.
Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings Virgo User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 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 Block Diagram Platform Environment Control Interface(PECI)
Virgo User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 3�3 Motherboard Content List Connectors Location Connectors Location Power Supply JPWR1 Speaker JSPKR BIOS Recovery Power Supply JPWR2 Mode ME Force Recovery Power Supply JPWR3 Mode Flash Descriptor Power Supply JPWR4 Security override...
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard 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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Virgo User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings JNGFF...
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard 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 SAS IOC ACTIVITY SAS IOC ERROR...
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings CPU 1 CPU 1 Connectors Location Power Supply JPWR1 Power Supply JPWR2 Power Supply JPWR5 JVGA_INT COM1 JCOM1 External Thermal J2 J13 J24 Sensor CPU1 FAN CONN JPWR1 JPWR2 JPWR5 +12V +12V JCOM1...
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 38 23 Connectors Location Clear CMOS JCMOS BMC Reset JBMC_RST BMC Disable JBMC_DIS System PG Lock JPG_LOCK Speaker JSPKR BIOS Recovery Mode ME Force Recovery Mode Flash Descriptor Security override No Reboot (Watch Dog)
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings JBMC_RST JBMC_DIS CMos Setting JBMC_DIS Setting JBMC_RST Setting Pin1-2 Normal Default Short Reset BMC Short Disable Pin3-4 Clear CMOS Open Normal Defualt Open Normal Defualt JPG_LOCK Setting JPG_LOCK Setting Short BIOS Recovery mode...
Virgo User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 3�5 LEDs 3.5.1 Front Panel LED Definition Yellow The system is On. The system is in Standby; System is off, Power Blinking but has AC power. System has no AC power Blue UID activity detected.
Virgo User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 3.5.3 Internal LEDs Definition 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...
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Virgo User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard 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, •...
Virgo User Manual Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings 4�2 BIOS Setup 4�2�1 Menu Press and to select the options of the menu bar. Press Enter to access the option screen. Menu Description Main Displays basic system information and date & time.
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Step 2 There will be a message “Entering SETUP” displayed on the diagnostics screen. Step 3 Identify the BIOS version. CAUTION For the official released version, the last digit of the BIOS version must end in a “0.“...
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Step 4 Load Optimal Default Setting. Step 5 Save the setting and exit the BIOS setup utility.
Virgo User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�2�3 Update To identify the latest BIOS version, please check the BIOS setup.
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Update BIOS by INSYDE H2OFFT-D utility under DOS environment If you need to update Flash in the DOS environment, please use H2OFFT-D utility. To use this utility, you must include the flash.bat , H2OFFT-D.exe, and bin file in the same folder.
Virgo User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�3 Main Main Option Key: 4�3�1 Main Option Key Description System time Configures the current time. System date Configures the current date.
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Single Power Enable Disable Domain (SPD) Max Performance Boot performance Max Efficient mode Set by Intel Node Manager CPU P State Control Energy Enable Disable Efficient Turbo Turbo Mode Enable Disable CPU Flex Ratio...
Virgo User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4.4.4 PCH Configuration PCH Configuration PCH Devices PCH state after G3 Last State SATA Controller Configure SATA as AHCI RAID Support Aggressive Link Power Enable Disable Management Alternate Device ID on Enable...
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Smart Response Enable Disable Technology PCH SATA Configuration 2 Seconds 4 Seconds RAID OROM prompt delay 6 Seconds 8 Seconds sSATA Controller Enable Disable Configure sSATA as AHCI RAID Support Aggressive Link Power...
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings SLP_LAN# Low on DC Enable Disable Power K1 off Enable Disable FPK Port 1-4 Enable Management Disable PCI Delay Enable Disable Optimization Compliance Test Enable Disable Mode PCI-E ASPM Support Per individual port...
Virgo User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�5 Security Security Option Key: 4�5�1 Security Security Current TPM Not Detected TPM 1.2 TPM 2.0 Device TrEE Protocol Version Available Hidden Availability No operation Disable and Deactivate Enable and Activate Operation...
Virgo User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�8 Exit Exit Option Key: 4�8�1 Exit Save and Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit system setup and save your changes. Save Change Without Save your changes without exiting the system. Exit Exit Discarding Discard your changes when existing the system.
Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Spica User Manual Virgo User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Insert Ethernet LAN cable into the BMC LAN port. There are two methods to setup BMC IP: BMC management port (Dedicated NIC channel 1 ) 5�1 Method 1 (Use the BIOS Setup)
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Step 3 Input the subnet mask address.
Virgo User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2 Method 2 (Use a Dos Tool - Syscheck) Step 1 Type in "sc –lanset." Step 2 Modify the IP setting. NOTE Type 1 for selecting static IP Mode or Type 2 for selecting DHCP Mode.
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Step 4 Input the submask address. The IP address below is an example using the default IP setting. The IP address is configurable. Step 5 Complete the BMC IP configuration. NOTE Type sc.exe ─ langet command to obtain BMC IP and Mac address.
Virgo User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�3 Connect to BMC NOTE 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.
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Dashboard: The Dashboard page gives the overall information about the status of a device. Server Health - Sensor Readings: Then Sensors Readings page displays all the sensor related information. Settings: The Settings page allows you to access various configuration settings.
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Virgo User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings KVM Mouse Setting: The KVM Mouse Setting page displays the setting for mouse emulation from local window to remote screen. • For Windows OS environment, set mode to absolute. • For Linux OS environment, set mode to relative.
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. Step 4 After updating the BMC firmware, please turn off and restart the Example: system. NOTE 1. Do not use EMM386 in Dos environment when updating the firmware or you will receive a system failure.
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