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  • Page 1 ® UPER 6015B-Ni UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. SUPER MICRO COMPUTER reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software, if any, and documenta- tion may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent.

  • Page 3: Preface

    About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6015B-Ni. In- stallation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 6015B-Ni is an economical, dual processor server based on the SC812L-520U 1U rackmount server chassis and the X7DBU, a dual processor ®...
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni Manual Chapter 4: System Safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 6015B-Ni. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DBU serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ... iii Manual Organization ... iii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ... 1-1 Serverboard Features ... 1-2 Server Chassis Features ... 1-4 Contacting Super Micro ... 1-5 Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview ...
  • Page 7 HDD ... 3-3 Power ... 3-3 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 ... 5-1 Processor and Heatsink Installation ... 5-2 Connecting Cables ...
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni Manual Power LED/Speaker ... 5-16 ATX PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Ports ... 5-16 Overheat LED ... 5-16 Wake-On-LAN ... 5-17 Wake-On-Ring ... 5-17 SMB ... 5-17 SMBUS_PS ... 5-17 JLAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ... 5-18 Alarm Reset ... 5-18 SGPIO ...
  • Page 9 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ... 7-1 Running Setup ... 7-2 Main BIOS Setup ... 7-2 Advanced Setup ... 7-7 Security ... 7-23 Boot ... 7-24 Exit ... 7-25 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix C: Software Installation Appendix D: System Specifi...
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Overview Supermicro's SuperServer 6015B-Ni is an economic, dual processor 1U rackmount server. The SuperServer 6015B-Ni is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC812L-520U 1U rackmount chassis and the X7DBU dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi...

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    ERVER 6015B-Ni Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6015B-Ni lies the X7DBU, a dual processor serverboard based on Intel's 5000P chipset. Below are the main features of the X7DBU (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

  • Page 13: Other Features

    ATI Graphics Controller The X7DBU features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000 graph- ics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifi cally for servers, featuring low power consumption, high reliability and superior longevity. Other Features Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni- tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

  • Page 14: Server Chassis Features

    The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC812L- 520U chassis. System Power When confi gured as a SuperServer 6015B-Ni, the SC812L-520U chassis includes a 520W power supply. Control Panel The SC812L-520U control panel provides important system monitoring and control information.

  • Page 15: Contacting Super Micro

    Contacting Super Micro 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 16 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni Manual Notes...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6015B-Ni 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: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni Manual Choosing a Setup Location - Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffi...

  • 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 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 20: Installing The System Into A Rack

    Each of these assemblies consist of three sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures to the 6015B-Ni (A) and an outer fi xed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself (B). A sliding rail guide sandwiched between the two should remain at- tached to the fi...

  • Page 21: Installing The Chassis Rails

    Position the fi xed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the 6015B-Ni making sure the screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/right specifi c. Screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2). Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis.

  • Page 22: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni Manual Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chas- sis rails with the front of the rack rails.

  • Page 23: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the SuperServer 6015B-Ni into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back.

  • Page 24: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    ERVER 6015B-Ni Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6015B-Ni 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. 1. Accessing the inside of the 6015B-Ni (see Figure 2-5) First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.

  • Page 25: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    (UPS). Turn on the power switch on the back of the power supply, then depress the power button on the front chassis control panel. Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 6015B-Ni Chapter 2: Server Installation...
  • Page 26 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni Manual Notes 2-10...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: System Interface

    System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system. There are also three buttons on the chassis control panel. Control Panel Buttons There are three buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button, a power on/off button and a UID button.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC812L-520U chassis has fi ve 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: Nic2

    Chapter 3: System Interface NIC2: Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing. NIC1: Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing. HDD: Indicates IDE channel 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 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni Manual Notes...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6015B-Ni 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

    General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: Keep the area around the SuperServer 6015B-Ni clean and free of clutter. The SuperServer 6015B-Ni weighs approximately 33 lbs. (15 kg.) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight.

  • Page 33: Esd Precautions

    After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made. ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other.

  • Page 34: Operating Precautions

    Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6015B-Ni is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6015B-Ni system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X7DBU serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the chas- sis completely when you have fi...

  • Page 36: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up.
  • Page 37 3. Use your thumb and your index fi nger to hold the CPU at opposite sides. 4. Align pin1 of the CPU (the cor- ner marked with a triangle) with the notched corner of the CPU socket. 5. Find the corner of the CPU that has a semi-circle cutout below a gold dot (CPU key).
  • Page 38 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Installing the Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heatsink retention mechanism.

  • Page 39: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. 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 carefully routed in preconfi...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indi- cators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.

  • Page 41: I/O Ports

    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. Figure 5-2. Rear Panel I/O Ports Mouse (Green) USB0/1 Ports COM1 Port (Turquoise) Keyboard...
  • Page 42 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual modules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs. You should not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds. Notes: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than 4 GB of memory.

  • Page 43: Adding Pci Cards

    Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI Expansion Slots Two riser cards are used to support add-on cards to the system. The SC812L-520U chassis can accommodate two standard size (full height full length) and one low profi le PCI expansion card. When viewed from the chassis front, the standard size card installs to the left and the low-profi...

  • Page 44: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. SUPER X7DBU Layout FAN6 FAN5 Speaker Kybd/ Mouse DIMM 4B DIMM 4A USB0/1 DIMM 3B DIMM 3A DIMM 2B DIMM 2A Battery DIMM 1B DIMM 1A LAN1 LAN2 SXB2 UIOP UPER Notes: Jumpers not noted are for test purposes only.

  • Page 45: X7Dbu Quick Reference

    X7DBU Quick Reference Jumper Description JBT1 CMOS Clear C1/II C Enable/Disable JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable JPL1/ JPL2 JLAN1/JLAN2 Enable/Disable Watch Dog Connector Description COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connector/Header FAN 1-8 Fan Headers 1-8 Floppy Floppy Disk Drive Connector IDE#1 IDE Hard Drive Connector Power LED (pins1-3)/Speaker Header (pins 4-7) Front Control Panel Connector Chassis Intrusion Header...

  • Page 46: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power Connector The primary ATX power supply con- nector meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 20-pin specifi cation. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 47: Hdd Led

    HDD LED The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to display disk activity. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. NIC1 LED The NIC1 (Network Interface Control- ler) LED connection is located on pins...

  • Page 48: Power Fail Led

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Re- fer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo- cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1.

  • Page 49: Universal Serial Bus Headers

    Universal Serial Bus Headers Three additional USB headers (USB2/ USB3 and USB4) are included on the serverboard. These may be used for front side access. A USB cable (not included) is needed for the connec- tion. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 50: Chassis Intrusion

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable to inform you of a chassis intrusion. Power LED/Speaker On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are for a power LED, pins 4-7 are for the speaker.

  • Page 51: Wake-On-Lan

    Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header is desig- nated JWOL. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. You must enable the LAN Wake-Up setting in BIOS to use this feature. You must also have a LAN card with a Wake- on-LAN connector and cable.

  • Page 52: Jlan1/2 (Ethernet Ports)

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) Two Ethernet ports (designated JLAN1 and JLAN2) are located beside the VGA port on the I/O backplane. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Alarm Reset (JAR) The system will notify you in the event of a power supply failure.

  • Page 53: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To m o di f y t he operat i on of t he serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector.

  • Page 54: Lan Enable/Disable

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual LAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 or JPL2 to enable or disable the onboard Ethernet (RJ45) ports LAN1 and LAN2, respectively. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog function.

  • Page 55: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    5-10 Onboard Indicators LAN1/LAN2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each Gigabit LAN port, one LED indicates activity when blinking while the other LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the right for the func- tions associated with the connection speed LED.

  • Page 56: 5-11 Floppy, Ide And Sata Drive Connections

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual 5-11 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections Note the following when connecting the fl oppy and hard disk drive cables: • The fl oppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.

  • Page 57: Ide Connector

    IDE Connector There are no jumpers to con- fi gure the onboard IDE#1 con- nector. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. SATA Ports See the table on the right for pin defi nitions for the onboard SATA ports.
  • Page 58 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Notes 5-24...

  • Page 59: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC812L-520U 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 next step. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.

  • Page 60: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Drive Bays (behind bezel) Keyboard Port Mouse Port USB Ports Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications. A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify the connection.

  • Page 61: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans Two 10-cm blower fans provide all the cooling needed for the SuperServer 6015B- Ni. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components.

  • Page 62: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    Accessing the Drive Bays To install/remove a disk drive in one of the IDE drive bays, you will need to gain access to the inside of the 6015B-Ni by removing the top cover of the chassis (see Figure 6-3). Figure 6-3. Removing the Top Chassis Cover...

  • Page 63: Installing Components In The 3.5" Drive Bays

    Installing Components in the 3.5" Drive Bays 1. Drive bay confi guration The 6015B-Ni has three 3.5" drive bays designed to house hard disk drives. 2. Mounting components in the drive bays First power down the system, remove the AC power cord from the power supply and then remove the top chassis cover to access the drive bays.

  • Page 64: Power Supply

    ERVER 6015B-Ni Manual Power Supply The SuperServer 6015B-Ni has a single 520 watt power supply, which is auto- switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate with a 100V to 240V input voltage. A power on/off switch is included on the back of the unit.
  • Page 65 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-5. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply...
  • Page 66 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni Manual Notes...

  • Page 67: Chapter 7: Bios

    Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DBU. The Phoenix 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 68: Running Setup

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Running Setup Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the ap- propriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (See the next page).
  • Page 69 Chapter 7: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fi elds. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fi...
  • Page 70 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave and Secondary IDE Master/Slave These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave and Secondary IDE Master/Slave slots. Press <Enter> to activate the following submenu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct confi gurations accordingly.
  • Page 71 Chapter 7: BIOS Multi-Sector Transfers This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used in multi-sector transfer. The options are Disabled, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and 16 Sectors. LBA Mode Control This item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Channel 0 Master Device via the LBA mode.
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Parallel ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 73: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have submenus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>. Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Power Button Behavior If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-off and 4-sec override.
  • Page 75 Chapter 7: BIOS Select Write Protect to prevent data from being written into the base memory area of Block 0-512K. Select Write Back to allow CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Emulated IRQ Solutions When Enabled, Emulated IRQ Scheme allows PCI devices to run on legacy operating systems that use the MSI mechanism to generate INTX compatible interrupts. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PCI-Exp. I/O Performance Some add-on cards perform faster with the coalesce feature, which limits the payload size to 128 Bytes;...
  • Page 77 Enable Master This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, high- throughout device may benefi t from a greater clock rate. The options are Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Branch 1 Rank Interleaving & Sparing Select enable to enable the functions of Memory Interleaving and Memory Sparing for Branch 1 Rank. The options for Memory Interleaving are 1:1, 2:1 and 4:1. The options for Sparing are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS Enabling Multi-Media Timer Select Yes to activate a set of timers that are alternative to the traditional 8254 timers for the OS use. The options are Yes and No. USB Function Select Enabled to enable the function of USB devices specifi ed. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. The default settings are Disabled for the Intel 5100 Series Processors and Enable for the 5000 Series Processors.
  • Page 81 Interrupt This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port A. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4. Serial Port B This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options are Enabled (user defi ned), Disabled, Auto (BIOS controlled) and OS Controlled. Mode This setting allows you to set the type of device that will be connected to serial port B.
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting. Event Log Capacity This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to set the BAUD rate for console redirection.
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Hardware Monitor Logic Note: The Phoenix BIOS will automatically detect the type of CPU(s) and hardware monitoring chip used on the motherboard and will display the Hardware Monitoring Screen accordingly. Your Hardware Monitoring Screen may look like the one shown on this page, or on p.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Hardware Monitor Logic (See note on page 7-18.) CPU Temperature Threshold This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The hardcode default setting is 75 CPU1 Temperature/CPU1 Second Core CPU2 Temperature/CPU2 Second Core Temperature Monitoring (Available if supported by the CPU)
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual IPMI (Available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.) IPMI Specifi cation Version: Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version. System Event Logging Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Disabled, the system will continue to log events received via system interface.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS OS Boot Watch Dog Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Timer for Loading OS (Minutes) This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank.
  • Page 88 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components. 7-22...

  • Page 89: Security

    Chapter 7: BIOS Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.

  • Page 90: Boot

    UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Password on Boot This setting allows you to determine if a password is required for a user to enter the system at system boot. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required).

  • Page 91: Exit

    Chapter 7: BIOS Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you've made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Notes 7-26...

  • Page 93: Appendix A: Bios Post Messages

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a prob- lem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages.
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values.
  • Page 95 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably.
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Fixed Disk n Fixed disk n (0-3) identifi ed. Invalid System Confi guration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ confl ict I/O device IRQ confl ict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed.
  • Page 97 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter Setup and change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card).
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 99: Appendix B: Bios Post Codes

    Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 100 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual POST Code Description 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager...
  • Page 101 POST Code Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Confi gure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message...
  • Page 102 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual POST Code Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate Erase <ESC>...
  • Page 103 POST Code Description Unknown interrupt Check Intel Branding string Alert Standard Format initialization Late init for IPMI Log error if micro-code not updated properly The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O...
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 105: Appendix C: Software Installation

    Appendix C: Software Installation Appendix C Software Installation After all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst confi gure Intel's ESB2 SATA RAID before you install the Windows Operating System and other software drivers. Important Notes: If you do not wish to confi gure onboard SATA RAID functions, please go directly to Section C-3.
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual RAID Confi gurations The following types of RAID confi gurations are supported: RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk.
  • Page 107 Appendix C: Software Installation Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, it will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after the Power-On Self Test. b.
  • Page 108 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next fi...
  • Page 109 Appendix C: Software Installation Creating a RAID 1 Volume a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next fi...
  • Page 110 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0) a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>.
  • Page 111 Appendix C: Software Installation Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity) a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press <Enter>. c.
  • Page 112 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Deleting a RAID Volume Warning! Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set. a. From the main menu, select item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press <Enter>.
  • Page 113 Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD Warning! Use cautious when resetting a RAID volume HDD to non- RAID or resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete the internal RAID structure on the drive.
  • Page 114 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual C-2 Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 for RAID Systems New Operating System-Windows XP/2000/2003 Installation a. Insert the Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Drive and the system will start booting up from CD. b. Press the <F6> key when the message" Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver"...
  • Page 115 Appendix C: Software Installation C-3 Installing the Operating System and other Software Programs After the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst install the operating system, and then, other software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard.
  • Page 116 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni 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 CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to moni- tor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 117 Appendix C: Software Installation Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD 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 SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II. C-13...
  • Page 118 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Notes C-14...

  • Page 119: Appendix D: System Specifi Cations

    Appendix D: System Specifi cations Appendix D System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual Intel® Xeon™ 5300/5100/5000 Sequence processors at a front side (system) bus speed of 1333/1066/667 MHz. Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel 5000P/ESB2 chipset BIOS...
  • Page 120 UPER ERVER 6015B-Ni User's Manual Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 33 lbs. (15 kg.) System Cooling Two (2) 10-cm blower fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC Rated Input Current: 7A (115V) to 3A (230V) Rated Input Frequency: 50-60 Hz...

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