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  • Page 1 ® UPER 6113L-8 UPER ERVER 6113L-i UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product. Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, you may not copy any part of this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    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 6113L-8/ 6113L-i. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 6113L-8/6113L-i is a high-end, dual Itanium2 processor rackmount server based on the SC813HS-500/SC813Hi-500 1U rackmount server chassis and the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 serverboard.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the serverboard.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Server Chassis Features ... 1-5 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-7 Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview ... 2-1 Unpacking the SuperServer 6113L-8/6113L-i ... 2-1 Preparing for Setup ... 2-1 Choosing a Setup Location ... 2-2 Rack Precautions ... 2-2 Server Precautions ... 2-2 Installing the Server into a Rack ...
  • Page 7 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 i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 Serverboard ... 5-1 Itanium2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ... 5-2 Connecting Cables ...
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual SMB ... 5-21 SMB Power Connector ... 5-21 Jumper Settings ... 5-22 Explanation of Jumpers ... 5-22 CMOS Clear ... 5-22 VGA Enable/Disable ... 5-22 GLAN Enable/Disable ... 5-23 Watch Dog Enable/Disable ... 5-23 Power Fail Alarm Enable/Disable ... 5-23 SCSI Enable/Disable ...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes ... A-1 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes ... B-1 Appendix C: Software Installation ... C-1 Appendix D: System Specifications ... D-1...
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 6113L-8/6113L-i is a high-end dual processor, 1U rackmount server that features some of the most advanced technology currently available. The SuperServer 6113L-8/6113L-i is comprised of two main sub- systems: the SC813HS-500/SC813Hi-500 1U rackmount chassis and the i2DML- 8G2/i2DML-iG2 dual Itanium2 processor serverboard.

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Note: "(B)" indicates black. Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6113L-8/6113L-i lies the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2, a dual Intel Itanium2 processor serverboard designed to provide maximum perfor- mance. Below are the main features of the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2.

  • Page 13: Pci Expansion Slots

    Onboard Controllers/Ports The i2DML-8G2 (only) includes an onboard LSI Ultra320 SCSI controller for dual- channel operation. Backpanel I/O ports on the 6113L-8/6113L-i include two COM ports, two USB ports and a VGA (monitor) port. An Intel 82546EB Ethernet controller provides support for two Gb LAN ports, which are also located on the backpanel.

  • Page 14: Other Features

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Other Features Other onboard features are included to promote system health. These include various voltage monitors, two CPU temperature sensors, four fan speed sensors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

  • Page 15: Server Chassis Features

    The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC813HS/SC813Hi-500 chassis. System Power When configured as a SuperServer 6113L-8/6113L-i, the SC813HS-500/SC813Hi- 500 chassis includes a 500W cold-swap power supply. Control Panel The SC813HS-500/SC813Hi-500 control panel provides important system moni- toring and control information.

  • Page 16: Cooling System

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Cooling System The SC813HS-500/SC813Hi-500 chassis' revolutionary cooling design has been optimized to provide sufficient cooling for dual Itanium2 configurations. The SC813HS-500/SC813Hi-500 includes two heavy duty 10-cm blower fans located in the middle of the chassis. These fans operate continuously at full rpm. If they break down, the ambient air temperature inside the chassis will rise and activate an overheat LED.

  • Page 17: Contacting Supermicro

    Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390...
  • Page 18 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 6113L-8/6113L-i. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated.

  • Page 20: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's 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 sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

  • Page 21: Installing The Server Into A Rack

    Installing the Server into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6113L-8/6113L-i into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the 6113L-8/6113L-i has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly proce- dure will differ slightly.

  • Page 22: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Figure 2-1. Installing the Rack Rails 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.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-2. Installing the Server into a Rack (front bezel is optional)

  • Page 24: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the SuperServer 6113L-86113L-8/6113L-i into a Telco type rack, follow the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack.

  • Page 25: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6113L-8/6113L-i 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 6113L-8/6113L-i (see Figure 2-4): First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
  • Page 26 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Figure 2-4. Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 6113L-8/6113L-i 6. Check all cable connections and airflow: Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the chassis airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also, check the air seals for damage.

  • Page 27: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    3. Check the SCSI/IDE disk drives: Depending upon your system's configuration, your system may have one or more SCSI (6113L-8) or IDE (6113L-i) drives already installed. If you need to install SCSI/IDE drives, please refer to Chapter 6. 4. Check the airflow: Airflow is provided by two heavy duty 10-cm blower fans and one high-speed 4-cm fan.
  • Page 28 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Notes 2-10...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3: System Interface

    Overview There are several LEDs on the chassis control panel to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply.

  • Page 30: Control Panel Leds

    NIC2 NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing . NIC1 NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing. HDD: Indicates SCSI/IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6113L-8/ 6113L-i this light indicates SCSI/IDE and/or CD-ROM drive activity when flashing.

  • Page 31: Power

    Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs (6113L-8 only) Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs. Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SCSI drive carrier indicates drive activity.
  • Page 32 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4: System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6113L-8/6113L-i 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 34: General Safety Precautions

    General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: ! Keep the area around the SuperServer 6113L-8/6113L-i clean and free of clutter. ! The SuperServer 6113L-8/6113L-i weighs approximately 42 lbs (19.1 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 35: 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 36: Operating Precautions

    Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6113L- 8/6113L-i is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6113L-8/6113L-i system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 37: Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 serverboard, connect the data and power cables and in- stall 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 chassis completely when you have finished working on the serverboard to protect and cool the system sufficiently.

  • Page 38: Itanium2 Processor And Heatsink Installation

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Itanium2 Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, 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 39 Installing the Heatsink Retention Mechanism 1. Place the retention mechanism (SKT-0147-RM-IT2) on the serverboard as shown in the picture below: 2. Secure the retention mechanism to the serverboard by screwing three 6-32, 4.5-mm screws into the mounting holes on the back of the serverboard. Figure 5-1.
  • Page 40 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Installing Itanium2 CPUs 1. Insert an Itanium2 CPU into the CPU1 socket. Make sure that CPU Pin 1 is aligned with the cut angle of the CPU socket, as shown in the picture below.* Itanium2 CPU 2.
  • Page 41 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing the Power Pods The CPU power pod is a VRM mechanism specially designed for Itanium2 pro- cessors. 1. Locate the slot on the CPU power pod and align it with the Itanium2 CPU installed on the serverboard. 2.
  • Page 42 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual 3. Locate four of the M3 screws in the heatsink retention package and use them to secure the power pod onto the serverboard as shown in the picture below. Securing the power pod with four M3 screws.
  • Page 43 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing Heatsinks (for CPUs without heatsinks) Warning: Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink; the required amount of thermal grease has already been applied. To maximizing the cooling effect of the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2, we strongly rec- ommend that Supermicro's proprietary heatsinks (SNK-0046) be used with Itanium2 CPUs.

  • Page 44: Connecting Ac Power

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual 3. Secure the heatsink onto the CPU by tightening all four screws. 4. Repeat the above steps to install a second heatsink on a second CPU if needed. Figure 5-3. CPUs (2) with Heatsinks Installed Connecting AC Power 1.

  • Page 45: Connecting Cables

    The following data cables (with their serverboard con- nector locations noted) should be connected. See the serverboard layout figure in this chapter for connector locations. ! SCSI Device Cable (J3, 6113L-8 only) ! IDE Device Cable (J37, 6113L-i only) ! CD-ROM Cable (J35)

  • Page 46: Connecting The Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Connecting the Control Panel The U66 header contains pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on the chassis control panel. These connectors are designed specifi- cally for use with Supermicro server chassis. All U66 wires have been bundled into single ribbon cable to simplify their connection.

  • Page 47: I/O Ports

    DIMM module incor- rectly. 3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the socket. Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above). Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup VGA Port CAUTION 5-11 External SCSI (6113L-8 only)
  • Page 48 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Memory Support The i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 supports up to 16 GB of buffered, reistered ECC DDR200 (DDR266 memory can be used but will operate at DDR200 speed). This serverboard was designed to support 2 GB modules in each socket. You should not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds.

  • Page 49: Adding Pci Cards

    Adding PCI Cards PCI-X slot: The i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 has one 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot. The server should have come with a riser card installed, which supports a standard sized PCI-X card (see Figure 5-7). PCI card installation: Before installing a PCI add-on card, see step 1, above. Begin by swinging the release tab on the I/O backpanel shield out to the left for the PCI slot.

  • Page 50: I2Dml-8G2 Layout

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-8. SUPER i2DML-8G2 Layout J 2 7 C N 5 U 6 2 DIMM1 DIMM5 DIMM2 DIMM6 MRH-D DIMM3 DIMM7 DIMM4 DIMM8 MRH-D LAN1 PCI-X (256 Pin) LAN2 82546 J A 1...

  • Page 51: I2Dml-8G2/I2Dml-Ig2 Quick Reference

    i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 Quick Reference Jumper Description Power Fail Alarm Enable/Disable Closed (Disabled) GLAN Enable/Disable Watch Dog JBT1 CMOS Clear JA1* SCSI Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable Connector Description DS3/DS4 Debug LEDs DS7* SCSI LEDs Fan1 - 8 Fan1 through Fan8 Headers Backpanel USB Ports (USB0/1) VGA Connector SCSI Channel B Connector COM1 Serial Port...

  • Page 52: Connector Definitions

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Connector Definitions EPS 12V Power Connector There are two 24-pin main power sup- ply connectors on the serverboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 53: Hdd Led

    HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of U66. Attach the hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity for any hard drives on the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions. NIC1 LED The NIC (Network Interface Control- ler) LED connection for the GLAN...

  • Page 54: Reset Button

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo- cated on pins 3 and 4 of U66. Attach it the hardware reset switch on the computer case to these pins. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi- nitions.

  • Page 55: Serial Ports

    Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Header Two extra USB headers (USB2/3 lo- cated at J21) can be used to provide front side USB access. need a USB cable to use either con- nection. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Serial Ports There are two Serial Ports on the serverboard.

  • Page 56: Fan Headers

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Fan Headers The i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 has eight fan headers, designated Fan1 through Fan8. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Power Fault Connect a cable from your power supply to the U62 header to provide warning of power supply failure.

  • Page 57: Smb

    A System Management Bus header is located at J22. Connect the ap- propriate cable here to utilize SMB on your system. SMB Power (I Connector The I C connector at J27, located be- tween the PWR ForceOn Header and the PWR Fault header, monitors the status of the power supply, the fans, and the system temperature.

  • Page 58: Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 59: Glan Enable/Disable

    GLAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper J7 to enable or disable the onboard GLAN ports (GLAN1 and GLAN2) on the serverboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled Watch Dog Enable/Disable J31 controls Watch Dog, a system monitor that takes action when a soft- ware application freezes the system.

  • Page 60: Scsi Enable/Disable

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual SCSI Enable/Disable (6113L-8 only) The SCSI jumper at JA1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard SCSI controller. The normal (default) posi- tion is on pins 1-2 to enable SCSI ter- mination. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 61: Scsi Activity Led

    SCSI Activity LED (6113L-8 only) The SCSI Activity LED is located next to the LSI SCSI controller. When the SCSI Activity LED blinks, it indicates that one or both of the SCSI channels are active. 5-11 SCSI and IDE Disk Drive Connections When connecting the hard disk drive cables, please note that a red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.

  • Page 62: Ultra320 Scsi Connectors

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Ultra320 SCSI Connectors (6113L-8 only) Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra320 SCSI connectors at J18 (SCSI channel A and J3 (SCSI channel B). Connector Contact Number 68-pin Ultra 320 SCSI Connectors (J3 and J18)

  • Page 63: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC813HS-500/SC813Hi-500 chassis. For component instal- lation, 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 64: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual CD-ROM Drive Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF2 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications.

  • Page 65: System Fans

    Two 10-cm blower fans and a high-speed 4-cm fan provide all the cooling needed for the SuperServer 6113L-8/6113L-i. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a good seal for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components.

  • Page 66: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual 10-cm Blower Fans 4-cm Cooling Fan Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans Drive Bay Installation/Removal Removing the Front Bezel If your system has a front bezel (optional) attached to the chassis, you must first remove it to gain access to the drive bays. To remove the bezel, first unlock the front of the chassis then press the release knob (see Figure 6-3).

  • Page 67: Accessing The Drive Bays

    CD-ROM Drive: For installing/removing a CD-ROM drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the 6113L-8/6113L-i by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "CD-ROM Drive Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions.

  • Page 68: Scsi/Ide Drive Installation

    6-4. Figure 6-4. Mounting a SCSI/IDE Drive in a Carrier 6113L-8 only: Use caution when working around the SCSI backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal ob- jects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the holes, which aid in proper airflow.
  • Page 69 Installing/removing hot-swap SCSI drives (6113L-8 only): The SCSI drive bays are located in the front of the chassis, making them easily accessible for installation and removal. The SCSI drives are hot-swap units, meaning that they can be installed and removed while the system is running.

  • Page 70: Cd-Rom Drive Installation

    The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CD-ROM drive bay. The 6113L-8/6113L-i accomodates only slim CD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim CD-ROM drive in the 6113L-8/ 6113L-i server.

  • Page 71: Power Supply

    Power Supply The SuperServer 6113L-8/6113L-i has a single 500 watt power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate with either a 100v or 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off.
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Figure 6-6. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply 6-10...

  • Page 73: Chapter 7: Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS settings for the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, hit the <Delete>...

  • Page 74: Main Setup Screen

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Main Setup Screen When you first enter the BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

  • Page 75: Advanced Setup Screen

    Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Setup Screen Selecting the Advanced tab takes you to the Advanced setup screen. The Advanced BIOS Setup screen and sub menus are listed below: When you first enter the Advanced Setup screen, the Setup Warning will be displayed.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Serial Port1 Address/Serial Port2 Address This option specifies the base I/O port addresses and Interrupt Request addresses of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port2. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial ports from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial ports become physically unavailable.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave From the Advanced Setup screen, press <Enter> on the appropriate option to access primary and secondary IDE master and slave drives submenu. Use this screen to select options for the Primary and Secondary IDE drives. Use the up and down <Arrow>...
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual DMA Mode Select the default setting of Auto to allow the BIOS to auto detect the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Other- wise, select from one of the following options: SWDMA0 (Single Word DMA mode 0, 2.1 MBs data transfer rate), SWDMA1 (Single Word DMA mode 1, 4.2 MBs...
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS ATA(PI) 80-Pin Cable Detection This feature allows the BIOS to auto-detect the 80-pin ATA(PI) Cable. The options are "Host & Device", "Host" and "Device." ! ! ! ! ! BIOS Settings Configuration This item allows the user to configure the system's boot settings. Quiet Boot Set this value to allow the boot up screen options to be modified between POST messages or OEM logo.

  • Page 80: System Health Monitor

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual System Health Monitor This feature allows the BIOS to automatically display the status of the following items: CPU Overheat Temperature, CPU1/CPU2 Temperature, various voltage levels and fan speeds. See screen shot below.

  • Page 81: Peripheral Device Configuration

    Peripheral Device Configuration This screen allows the user to configure the Peripheral Device settings Power Loss Control This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power is returned to the system after being unexpectedly lost. Options are "Stay Off", "Power On"...

  • Page 82: Usb Configuration

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual USB Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the USB settings. USB Function Select "Enabled" to enable the USB Host Controller. The options are "Disabled" and "Enabled." Legacy USB Support Select "Enabled" to enable support for USB Legacy. The options are "Disabled"...

  • Page 83: 7-4 Pci/Pnp Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS 7-4 PCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configuration. PCI Latency Timer This option sets the latency time for all PCI devices on the PCI bus. The default setting is "64." Select one of the following to set latency to the desired number of PCI clock cycles: "32", "64", "96", "128", "160", "192", "224"...

  • Page 84: Security Settings

    UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual !Hardware Health Monitoring H/W Health Function Select "Enabled" to enable the Hardware Health Monitoring function. The options are "Enabled" and "Disabled". Overheat Temperature Trips This feature allows the user to set the CPU temperature threshold. The options range from "65...

  • Page 85: Exit Options

    Chapter 7: BIOS Change User Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the submenu, then type in the password. Clear User Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the submenu. You can use the sub menu to clear the user password. Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Load Optimal Defaults Select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter> then "OK" to have BIOS automatically load all Optimal Defaults for the BIOS settings. The optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.

  • Page 87: Appendix A: Bios Error Beep Codes

    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. The error messages normally appear on the screen.
  • Page 88 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual A-2 IA-64 Common Debug Codes Common Debug Codes for IA-64 systems are listed below: Checkpoints Off: Off: Note: The debug code LEDs (DS3 and DS4) are located next to the IDE2 connector. Please refer to the serverboard layout in Chapter 5 for DS3 and DS4 locations.

  • Page 89: Appendix B: Bios Post Codes

    BIOS POST Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h. Checkpoint Code Description The NMI is disabled.
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition. The BIOS stack has been built. Next, disabling cache memory. Uncompressing the POST code next. Next, initializing the CPU and the CPU data area.
  • Page 91 Checkpoint Code Description The configuration required before interrupt vector initialization has completed. Interrupt vector initialization is about to begin. Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on. Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next. Initialization before setting the video mode is complete.
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description The memory pattern has been written to extended memory. Writing patterns to the base 640 KB memory next. Patterns written in base memory. Determining the amount of memory below 1 MB next.
  • Page 93 Checkpoint Code Description The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller 1 base register test next. The DMA controller 1 base register test passed. Performing the DMA controller 2 base register test next. The DMA controller 2 base register test passed. Programming DMA controllers 1 and 2 next.
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description Initializing the bus option ROMs from C800 next. See the last page of this chapter for additional information. Initializing before passing control to the adaptor ROM at C800. Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has com- pleted.

  • Page 95: Appendix C: Software Installation

    Appendix C: Software Installation Appendix C Software Installation After all the hardware has been installed, you will need to install the operating system and other software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your system. Introduction to the EFI Platform The EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Platform is a new firmware architecture that provides an interface between the operating system and the computer firmware...

  • Page 96: Amibios Flash

    UPER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual AMIBIOS Flash 1. Obtain a USB Pen or a USB storage device (a USB 2.0 device is recommended). 2. From our web site (www.supermicro.com), download the following two files into the USB pen or device: [amiflash.efi], and [bios.rom].
  • Page 97 Location of the USB device (example) 6. At the shell command prompt, type: Shell> fsX: (where X is the number of the sector in which your USB pen or device is located). This command will change the directory from [Shell] to [fsX]. 7.
  • Page 98 UPER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual 9. When the fsx directory appears, type in the file name at the prompt: fsx:\ amiflash ami64.rom (eg. in the example shown above, at the prompt type fs0:\> amiflash ami64.rom and press <Enter> as shown below).
  • Page 99 Appendix C: Software Installation After the BIOS Image file is loaded, the following screen will appear: 10. When "Reset NVRAM to default value? (y/n)" is displayed, type "y" at the prompt if you want to reset all default values after flashing the BIOS. (Yes: this will reset your NVRAM, which typically resets your boot options in EFI to the manufacturer defaults.
  • Page 100 UPER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Adding the CD-ROM Boot Option in EFI 1. Power on the system and enter the “EFI Boot Manager”. 2. Select “Boot Option Maintenance Menu." 3. Select “Add a Boot Option.” 4. Select “Removable Media Boot [Acpi(PNP0A03,0)/Pci(1F|1)/ ATA(Secondary,Master)]”.
  • Page 101 Appendix C: Software Installation IA64 OS Installation For installation on an IDE hard drive. (Note: The Itanium2 board does not have a floppy connector, so the user cannot install Windows driver through a floppy device. This procedure uses ramdisk to add the boot device driver in EFI so that Windows OS will automatically pick up driver from there.) 1.
  • Page 102 UPER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual 11. At the Shell command prompt, type: "Shell> exit". This command will exit the EFI Shell and return to the EFI Boot Manager.” 12. Select the “CD-ROM” boot option to boot from a Windows OS installation CD after you have added the CD-ROM boot option in the EFI Boot Manager.

  • Page 103: Appendix D: System Specifications

    Appendix D: System Specifications Appendix D System Specifications Processors ® ® Single or dual Intel Itanium 2 processors of up to 1.50 GHz with a 6 MB L3 cache at a front side (system) bus speed of 400 MHz Note: Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 6113L-8/6113L-i User's Manual Weight Gross Weight: 42 lbs. (19.1 kg.) System Cooling Two (2) 10-cm blower fans and one (1) high-speed 4-cm fan System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 10A (115V) to 5A (230V)

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