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  • Page 1 AS1020S-8 USER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Manual Revision

    The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Preface 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 AS1020S-8 server. Installa- tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The AS1020S-8 is a high-end server based on the SC813S+-500 1U chassis and the H8DSR-8, a dual processor serverboard that supports AMD Opteron processors and up to 16/32 GB of registered ECC DDR400/333 SDRAM.
  • Page 4 AS1020S-8 User's 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 1020S-8. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DS8-R serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    AS1020S-8 User's 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 ... 1-3 Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview ... 2-1 Unpacking the System ... 2-1 Preparing for Setup ...
  • Page 7 ESD Precautions ... 4-3 Operating Precautions ... 4-4 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ... 5-1 Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis ... 5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ... 5-2 Connecting Cables ... 5-5 Connecting Data Cables ... 5-5 Connecting Power Cables ...
  • Page 8 AS1020S-8 User's Manual Overheat LED ... 5-17 Wake-On-Ring ... 5-17 Wake-On-LAN ... 5-17 Chassis Intrusion ... 5-17 JSLED ... 5-17 5-10 Jumper Settings ... 5-18 Explanation of Jumpers ... 5-18 CMOS Clear ... 5-18 PCI-X Slot Frequency Select ... 5-19 Onboard Speaker Enable/Disable ...
  • Page 9 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ... 7-1 Main Menu ... 7-2 Advanced Settings Menu ... 7-2 Boot Menu ... 7-14 Security Menu ... 7-16 Exit Menu ... 7-16 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes ... A-1 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes ... B-1 Appendix C: System Specifi...
  • Page 10 AS1020S-8 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Overview The AS1020S-8 is a high-end dual processor server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC813S+-500 1U server chassis and the H8DSR-8 dual AMD processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 1020S-8. In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the 1020S-8: One (1) slim fl...

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the 1020S-8 lies the H8DSR-8, a dual processor serverboard based on the Serverworks HT-2000/1000 chipset. Below are the main features of the H8DSR-8. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the HT-2000/1000 chipset). Processors The H8DSR-8 supports single or dual 940-pin AMD Opteron 200 Series processors.

  • Page 13: Server Chassis Features

    Server Chassis Features The 1020S-8 is a high-end, scaleable server platform. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC813S+-500 server chassis. System Power The SC813S+-500 features a single redundant 500W power supply. If it fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power supply unit.

  • Page 14: Cooling System

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Cooling System The SC813S+-500 chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes four 4- cm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section of the chassis. The power supply module also includes a cooling fan. All chassis and power supply fans operate continuously.

  • Page 15: System Block Diagram

    Figure 1-1. Serverworks HT-2000/1000 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. 184- pin DIMMs 16 x 16 @ 1 GB (x2) Opteron Processor (2) 144-bit, 266-400 MT/s 133 MHz PCI-X Slot 2x Gigabit Ethernet Adaptec...
  • Page 16 AS1020S-8 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 1020S-8 up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your 1020S-8 system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled.

  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    AS1020S-8 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 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 tem- perature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equip- ment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).

  • Page 20: Installing The System Into A Rack

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the server into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the server 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 procedure will differ slightly.

  • Page 21: Installing The Chassis Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Chassis Rails Two of the chassis rails (Chassis Rail 1) should have already been preattached - one to each side of the chassis. Attach the second set of chassis rails (Chassis Rail 2) directly to the chassis with the screws provided. Chassis Rail 2 should be positioned just behind Chassis Rail 1 (see Figure 2-2).

  • Page 22: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    AS1020S-8 User's 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 chassis 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 If you are installing the 1020S-8 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. They should be spaced apart just enough to accommodate the width of the telco rack.

  • Page 24: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 1020S-8 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 server (see Figure 2-5) First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").

  • Page 25: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the 1020S-8 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SCSI drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made. 1. Accessing the drive bays All drives are accessable from the front of the server.
  • Page 26 AS1020S-8 User's Manual 4. Check the airfl ow Airfl ow is provided by four 4-cm counter-rotating fans. The system component layout was carefully designed to direct the airfl ow to the components that gener- ate the most heat. Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airfl...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: System Interface

    System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SCSI drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi c components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC813S-500 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: Hdd

    HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 1020S-8, this light indicates SCSI and/or CD-ROM drive 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. SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs.
  • Page 30 AS1020S-8 User's 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 AS1020S-8 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

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Page 33: Esd Precautions

    ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic com ponents and printed circuit boards. The following measures are generally suffi cient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD: Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

  • Page 34: Operating Precautions

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1020S-8 is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 1020S-8 system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the H8DSR-8 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: Mounting The Serverboard Into A Chassis

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis All serverboards and motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the serverboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the serverboard to the chassis.
  • Page 37 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 2. Use your thumb and your index fi n- ger to hold the CPU. Locate pin 1 on the CPU socket and pin 1 on the CPU. Triangles Both are marked with a triangle. 3. Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the socket.
  • Page 38 AS1020S-8 User's Manual Installing the Heatsinks To install the heatsink (SNK-P0012, optional), do not apply any thermal compound to the heatsink or CPU die - the proper amount has already been applied. Place the heatsink directly on the CPU so that the two mounting holes are aligned with those on the CPU backplate.

  • 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

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-2 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indica- tors and refer to section 5-9 for details. Note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.

  • Page 41: Installing Memory

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-3. Rear Panel I/O Ports Installing Memory CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage. 1. Insert each memory module vertically into its slot, beginning with CPU1 slot 1A, then 1B, etc..
  • Page 42 AS1020S-8 User's Manual Optimizing memory performance If two processors are installed, it is better to stagger pairs of DIMMs across both sets of CPU DIMM slots, e.g. fi rst populate CPU1 slots 1A and 1B, then CPU2 slots 1A, and 1B, then the next two CPU1 slots, etc. This balances the load over both CPUs to optimize performance.

  • Page 43: Adding Pci Cards

    Populating Memory Banks for 128-bit Operation CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 DIMM1A DIMM1B DIMM2A Notes: X indicates a populated DIMM slot. If adding four DIMMs (with two CPUs in- stalled), the confi gurations with DIMMs spread over both CPUs (and not like in row 5) will result in optimized performance.

  • Page 44: Serverboard Details

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-5. H8DSR-8 Serverboard Layout U320 SCSI CHB LAN2 JPA3 JPA1 AIC-7902W JPXBO JPXAO JPA2 Speaker JP17 JWF1 JWOL CPU2 FAN4 FAN5 Notes: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. (not drawn to scale) COM1 LAN1 BIOS...

  • Page 45: H8Dsr-8 Quick Reference

    H8DSR-8 Quick Reference Jumpers Description JBT1 CMOS Clear Onboard Spkr En/Disable C1/2 C to PCI Enable/Disable JPA1 SCSI Enable/Disable JPA2, JPA3 SCSI Channel A/B Term. Power Force On JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable JPXAO/JPXBO PCI-X Slot Freq. Select Watch Dog Connectors Description 1UIPMI IPMI 2.0 Header COM1/COM2...

  • Page 46: Connector Defi Nitions

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Connector Defi nitions Primary ATX Power Connector The main power supply connector on the H8DSR-8 (J1B4) meets the SSI (Superset ATX) specification. You can only use a 20-pin power supply cable on the serverboard. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct.

  • Page 47: Power Led

    Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. HDD LED The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1.

  • Page 48: Power Fail Led

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is lo- cated on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Note: This feature is only available when using redundant power supplies. Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1 and...

  • Page 49: Usb2/3 Headers

    USB2/3 Headers Tw o a d d i t i o n a l U S B 2 . 0 h e a d - ers (USB2/3) are included on the serverboard. These may be con- nected to provide front side access. USB cables (not included) are needed for the connections.

  • Page 50: Power Led/Speaker

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Power LED/Speaker On JD1, pins 1, 2, and 3 are for the power LED and pins 4 through 7 are for the speaker. See the tables on the right for pin defi nitions. Note: The speaker connector pins are for use with an external speaker.

  • Page 51: Overheat Led

    Overheat LED Connect an LED to the JOH1 header to provide warning of a chassis over- heating condition. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is desig- nated JWOR. This function allows your computer to receive and "wake- up"...

  • Page 52: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual 5-10 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 identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 53: Pci-X Slot Frequency Select

    PCI-X Slot Frequency Select Jumpers JPXAO and JPXBO are used to set the speed of PCI-X slots #7 and #6, respectively. The recom- mended (default) setting is open for Auto. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Onboard Speaker Enable/ Disable The JD1 header allows you to use either an external speaker or the...

  • Page 54: Scsi Controller Enable/Disable

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual SCSI Controller Enable/ Disable Jumper JPA1 is used to enable or dis- able the Adaptec AIC-7902W SCSI controller. The default setting is on pins 1-2 to enable SCSI. See the table on right for jumper settings. SCSI Termination Enable/ Disable Jumpers JPA2 and JPA3 are used to enable or disable termination for SCSI...

  • Page 55: I 2 C To Pci Enable/Disable

    C to PCI Enable/Disable C1/2 pair of jumpers allow you to connect the System Management Bus to any one of the PCI slots. The default setting is closed for both jumpers to en- able the connection. Both connectors must have the same setting (JI for data and JI C2 is for the clock).

  • Page 56: Scsi Activity Leds

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual SCSI Activity LEDs There are two SCSI activity LEDs on the serverboard. When illuminated, DA1 indicates activity on SCSI chan- nel A and DA2 indicates activity on SCSI channel B. POST Code LEDs Eight surface-mounted LEDs are located near one end of the 1UIPMI slot. These LEDs are used to provide POST code information.

  • Page 57: 5-12 Floppy, Ide And Scsi Drive Connections

    5-12 Floppy, IDE and SCSI Drive Connections Use the following information to connect 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. A single fl...

  • Page 58: Ide Connector

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual IDE Connector There are no jumpers to con- fi gure the onboard IDE connec- tor. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. IDE Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions (JIDE1) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi...

  • Page 59: Scsi Connectors

    SCSI Connectors Refer to the table at right for pin defi nitions for the Ultra320 SCSI connectors located at JA1 and JB1. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Ultra320 SCSI Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions (JA1/JB1) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi...
  • Page 60 AS1020S-8 User's Manual Notes 5-26...

  • Page 61: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC813S+-500 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 62: Control Panel

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim CD-ROM Drive Power Supply Module USB Ports Mouse/Keyboard COM1 Port 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. These wires have been bundled together as a ribbon cable to simplify the connec- tion.

  • Page 63: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans Four 4-cm fans provide the cooling for the 1020S-8. Each fan unit is actually made up of two fans joined back-to-back, which rotate in opposite directions. This counter-rotating action generates exceptional airfl ow and works to dampen vibra- tion levels.

  • Page 64: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Figure 6-2. Removing the Fan Housing Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SCSI Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SCSI drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions.

  • Page 65: Scsi Drive Installation

    SCSI Drive Installation 1. Mounting a SCSI drive in a drive carrier The SCSI drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and re- moval from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the drive bays.
  • Page 66 AS1020S-8 User's Manual 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SCSI drives The SCSI drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These hard drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs.

  • Page 67: Cd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation

    CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CD-ROM and fl oppy drive bays. The 1020S-8 accomodates only slim CD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim CD-ROM drive in the server. You must power down the system before installing or removing a fl...

  • Page 68: Power Supply

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Power Supply The AS1020S-8 has a single 500 watt power supply, which is auto-switching ca- pable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off.
  • Page 69 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-5. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply...
  • Page 70 AS1020S-8 User's Manual Notes 6-10...

  • Page 71: Chapter 7: Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8DSR-8. The AMI 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 72: Main Menu

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Main Menu When you fi rst enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see 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 Setup screen provides you with a system overview, which includes the version, built date and ID of the AMIBIOS, the type, speed and number of the processors in the system and the amount of memory installed in the system.

  • Page 73: Ide Configuration

    IDE Confi guration Onboard PCI IDE Controller The following options are available to set the IDE controller status: Disabled will disable the controller. Primary will enable the primary IDE controller. There is no Secondary option since only one IDE slot is provided on the board. Primary IDE Master/Slave Highlight one of the two items above and press <Enter>...
  • Page 74 AS1020S-8 User's Manual data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1 for a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2 for a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3 for a data transfer rate of 11.1 MBs.

  • Page 75: Floppy Configuration

    Floppy Confi guration Floppy A Move the cursor to these fi elds via up and down <arrow> keys to select the fl oppy type. The options are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3½", 1.44 MB 3½”, and 2.88 MB 3½". Floppy B Move the cursor to these fi...

  • Page 76: Super Io Configuration

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual PCI IDE BusMaster Set this value to allow or prevent the use of PCI IDE busmastering. Select "Enabled" to allow AMI BIOS to use PCI busmaster for reading and writing to IDE drives. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card This option allows the user to assign a PCI slot number to an Off-board PCI/ISA IDE card in order for it to function properly.
  • Page 77 Serial Port2 Address This option specifi es the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of serial port 2. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to "Disabled", the serial port physically becomes unavailable.
  • Page 78 AS1020S-8 User's Manual MCT Timing Mode Sets the timing mode for memory. Options are Auto and Manual. User Confi guration Mode Options are Auto and Manual. Bank Interleaving This setting is used to determine whether bank interleaving is to be employed. The options are Auto and Disabled.
  • Page 79 ECC Chip Kill Allows the user to Enable or Disable ECC Chip Kill. DRAM Scrub Redirect Allows system to correct DRAM ECC errors immediately, even with background scrubbing on. Options are Enabled and Disabled. DRAM BG Scrub Corrects memory errors so later reads are correct. Options are Dis- abled and various times in nanoseconds and microseconds.

  • Page 80: Sata Configuration

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual S-ATA Confi guration HT1000 S-ATA Use this setting to Enable or Disable the on-chip SATA controller. S-ATA Mode Use this select either IDE or MMIO as the SATA mode. HT1000 SATA HostRaid Support This setting is used to Enable or Disable the SATA Host RAID. ACPI Confi...

  • Page 81: Hyper Transport Confi Guration

    Chapter 7: BIOS Clear Event Log This setting will clear all event logs when set to "OK". The options are OK and Cancel. Event Log Statistics Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view details on the count of total unread events.
  • Page 82 AS1020S-8 User's Manual MPS Confi guration MPS Revision This setting allows the user to select the MPS revision level. The options are 1.1 and 1.4. PCI Express Confi guration Active State Power Management This setting is used the Enable or Disable the PCI Express L0s and L1 Link power states.

  • Page 83: System Health Monitor

    System Health Monitor CPU Overheat Temperature Use the "+" and "-" keys to set the CPU temperature threshold to between 65 and 90 C. When this threshold is exceeded, the overheat LED on the chas- sis will light up and an alarm will sound. The LED and alarm will turn off once the CPU temperature has dropped to 5 degrees below the threshold set.

  • Page 84: Boot Menu

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Boot Menu Boot Settings Confi guration Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for the system to boot up. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot If Disabled, normal POST messages will be displayed on boot-up.

  • Page 85: Boot Device Priority

    Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to prioritize the sequence for the Boot Device with the devices installed in the system. The recommended settings (with generic names) are: · 1st Boot Device – Removeable drive (e.g. fl oppy drive) ·...

  • Page 86: Security Menu

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Security Menu AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst. Change Supervisor Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then type in the password.

  • Page 87: Load Optimal Defaults

    Chapter 7: BIOS Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Then Select "OK" to allow BIOS to automatically load the Optimal Defaults as the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.
  • Page 88 AS1020S-8 User's Manual Notes 7-18...

  • Page 89: 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. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up pro- cedure.
  • Page 90 AS1020S-8 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 91: Appendix B: Bios Post Checkpoint Codes

    BIOS POST Checkpoint 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. Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint...

  • Page 92: Bootblock Recovery Codes

    AS1020S-8 User's Manual Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description The onboard fl oppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. Initializing the interrupt vector table next. Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next.
  • Page 93 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution. These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM. Checkpoint Code Description The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition. The BIOS stack has been built.
  • Page 94 AS1020S-8 User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description 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. Confi guring the mono- chrome mode and color mode settings next.
  • Page 95 Checkpoint Code Description The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the memory above 1 MB next. The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Saving the memory size next. Going to checkpoint 52h next. The memory test started, but not as the result of a soft reset.
  • Page 96 AS1020S-8 User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WIN- BIOS Setup next. The programming before WINBIOS Setup has completed. Uncompressing the WINBIOS Setup code and executing the AMIBIOS Setup or WINBIOS Setup utility next.
  • Page 97 Checkpoint Code Description Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initialization required after the E000 option ROM had control next. Initialization after E000 option ROM control has completed. Displaying the system confi guration next. Uncompressing the DMI data and executing DMI POST initialization next. The system confi...
  • Page 98 AS1020S-8 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 99: Appendix C: System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual AMD Opteron™ 200 Series 64-bit processors in 940-pin micro PGA ZIF sockets Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Serverworks HT2000/1000 chipset BIOS...
  • Page 100 AS1020S-8 User's Manual Serverboard Model: H8DSR-8 (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions: 12 x 13.05 in (305 x 332 mm) Chassis Model: SC813S+-500 Form Factor: 1U rackmount Dimensions (both): (HxWxD) 1.7 x 17.2 x 27 in. (43 x 437 x 686 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 38 lbs (17.3 kg) System Cooling...

  • Page 101: Regulatory Compliance

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class B Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certifi...
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