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  • Page 1 GB109-PH Storage Server Barebone User's Manual UM_GB109-PH_v.4_052518...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PREFACE ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS �������������������������������������������������������������������� ii CHAPTER OVERVIEW ��������������������������������������������������������������������� iv Chapter 1� Product Features ������������������������������������������������������� 1 1�1 Box Content ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1 1.2 Specifications �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 1�3 Features �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Chapter 2� Hardware Setup �������������������������������������������������������� 7 2�1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) �����������������������������������������������������������7 2�2 System Memory ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 2�3 Removing and Installing the Top Cover �����������������������������������������19 2�4 Removing and Installing the Hard Disk Drive �������������������������������20...
  • Page 3 Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings ����������������������������������� 52 5�1 Method 1 (Use the BIOS Setup) �������������������������������������������������������52 5�2 Method 2 (Use a Dos Tool - Syscheck) ������������������������������������������55 5�3 Connect to BMC �������������������������������������������������������������������������������57 5�4 Updating BMC Firmware ������������������������������������������������������������������61 Chapter 6. Hardware Specification ����������������������������������������� 62 6�1 HDD Backplane ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������62 6�2 Riser Card ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������65 Chapter 7�...
  • Page 4 Copyright © 2015 AIC, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This document contains proprietary information about AIC products and is not to be disclosed or used except in accordance with applicable agreements.

  • Page 5: Preface

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

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Before getting started, please read the following important cautions: • All cautions and warnings on the equipment or in the manuals should be noted. • Most electronic components are sensitive to electrical static discharge. Therefore, be sure to ground yourself at all times when installing the internal components. •...
  • Page 7 • If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect the equipment from mains to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage. • Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service personnel should open the equipment. • If one of the following situations arise, the equipment should be checked by service personnel: 1.

  • Page 8: Chapter Overview

    Chapter 7 Technical Support For more information or suggestion, please verify and contact the nearest AIC corporation representative in your district or visit the AIC website. It is our pleasure to provide the best service for our customers.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1� Product Features

    • Enclosure( Power supply, fan, 4 x 3.5'' HDD tray included) • 3.5’’ HDD Tray (external) • Power cord • Screws kit x 1set 2.5" HDD Tray (internal) • Slide rail x 1set ♦ PACKAGE CONTENT MAY VARY PER REGION. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 10: 1.2 Specifications

    Dimensions 2 x RJ45 (W x D x H) inches : 17.2 x 31 x 1.75 2 x USB 3.0 Type A Rear I/O AIC Server Board Phoenix Motherboard 1 x DB-15 Processor v3/v4 product family Support 1 x DB-9...

  • Page 11: 1�3 Features

    Chapter 1 Product Features 1�3 Features GB109-PH is a reliable 1U storage server barebone with 4 external 3.5” and 2 internal 2.5” hotswap drive bays. This product is designed to accomodate the AIC-patented serverboard, Phoenix, which supports two Intel® Xeon® Processors E5-2600 v3 and v4 processors and 12 DDR4 DIMM to offer greater perfomance, efficiency, and utility for our customers.
  • Page 12 Light: System Alert Push for System Reset Reset Non-maskable interrupt; Light: Link LAN LED Green Push for the highest priority interrupt in Blink: Activity the system For USB device HDD LED Green Blink: Activity USB Port connection GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Product Features Rear Panel 2 x 10 GbE SFP+ AC 650W 1+1 redundant high-efficiency power supply 80+ GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Product Features Major Components AC 650W 1+1 redundant power supply 80+ AIC Server Board Phoenix AIC Server Board Phoenix 4 x PCIe Add-on card 4 x PCIe Add-on cards AIC Server Board Phoenix AIC Server Board Phoenix AIC Server Board Phoenix...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2� Hardware Setup

    Step 2 Proceed to screw 2 and loosen it by giving it two rotations and stop (see letter B). Similarly, loosen screws 3 and 4. Repeat steps A and B by giving each screw two rotations each time until all screws are loosened. Step 3 Lift the heatsink upward (see letter C). GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 16 Step 1 Unlatch the CPU Load Plate. (1a) Push the lever handle labeled “OPEN 1st” (see letter A) down and toward the CPU socket. Rotate the lever handle up. (1b) Repeat the steps for the second lever handle (see letter B). GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 17 Step 2 Lift open the Load Plate. (2a) Rotate the right lever handle down until it releases the Load Plate (see letter A). (2b) While holding down the lever handle, with your other hand, lift open the Load Plate (see letter B). GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 18 The processor must align correctly with the socket opening before installation. DO NOT DROP the processor into the socket. NOTE : When possible, a CPU insertion tool should be used when installing the CPU. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 19 (6b) Repeat the steps to latch the locking lever on the other side (see letter C). Latch the levers in the order as shown. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 20 (see letter D). Similarly, engage screws 3 and 4. (3c) Repeat steps C and D by giving each screw two rotations each time until each screw is lightly tightened up to a maximum of 8 inch-lbs torque (see letter E). CAUTION: Do not over-tighten fasteners. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 21 Remove the processor by carefully lifting it out of the socket, taking care NOT to drop the processor and not touching any pins inside the socket. Install the socket cover if a replacement processor is not going to be installed. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 22 Caution - Possible thermal damage. Avoid moving the heatsink after it has contacted the top of the CPU. Too much movement could disturb the layer of thermal compound, causing voids, and leading to ineffective heat dissipation and component damage. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 23: 2�2 System Memory

    Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2.2 System Memory This server board supports up to twelve DDR4 1333/1600/1866/2133 Registered ECC SDRAM(RDIMM) / Load-Reduced DIMM (LRDIMM). GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 24 6 DIMMs CPU0 CPU1 JDIMM_H0 JDIMM_B0 JDIMM_F0 JDIMM_D0 JDIMMF0 JDIMMD0 JDIMME0 JDIMMC0 JDIMMG0 JDIMMA0 JDIMMG1 JDIMMA1 JDIMMH0 JDIMMB0 JDIMMH1 JDIMMB1 CPU1 CPU0 JDIMM_G0 JDIMM_A0 8 DIMMs JDIMM_H0 JDIMM_B0 CPU0 CPU1 JDIMM_F0 JDIMM_D0 JDIMM_E0 JDIMM_C0 JDIMMF0 JDIMMD0 JDIMME0 JDIMMC0 GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 25 JDIMM_D0 JDIMM_E0 JDIMM_C0 JDIMMF0 JDIMMD0 JDIMME0 JDIMMC0 JDIMMG0 JDIMMA0 JDIMMG1 JDIMMA1 JDIMMH0 JDIMMB0 CPU1 CPU0 JDIMMH1 JDIMMB1 JDIMM_G0 JDIMM_A0 JDIMM_G1 JDIMM_A1 12 DIMMs JDIMM_H0 JDIMM_B0 CPU0 CPU1 JDIMM_H1 JDIMM_B1 JDIMM_F0 JDIMM_D0 JDIMM_E0 JDIMM_C0 JDIMMF0 JDIMMD0 JDIMME0 JDIMMC0 GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 26 Step 1 Unlock the DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2 Insert the module vertically and press downward until it snaps into place. Note: DIMM notch and socket bump must align as shown. DIMM notch Step 3 Close the retaining clips. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 27: 2�3 Removing And Installing The Top Cover

    Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2�3 Removing and Installing the Top Cover Step 1 Loosen the two thumb screws. Step 2 Push the top cover toward the back panel to remove. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 28: 2�4 Removing And Installing The Hard Disk Drive

    Step 1 Insert the hard disk drive into the drive tray. Be sure to align the dimples on the drive with the tray. Step 2 Push the drive tray into the enclosure. Step 3 Close the tray lever. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 29: 2�5 Removing And Installing The Solid State Drive

    Step 1 Attach the 2.5-inch SSD into the enclosure. Be sure that the SSD mounting holes are aligned with the chassis's mounting posts. (see the indicated by the red circle.) Step 2 Install the bracket into the chassis and secure the screws. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 30: 2�6 Removing And Installing The Fan Module

    2�6 Removing and Installing the Fan Module CAUTION : SHUT DOWN THE SYSTEM BEFORE REMOVING THE SYSTEM FANS. 2.6.1 Removing the fan module Step 1 Remove the 4 screw that secures the top cover to the chassis. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 31 Step 3 Secure the fan housing. arranged it on base. note : 1.Push(install) the fan housing down on the base must simultaneously. 2. make sure the fan housing has buckled up in base shown as red mark. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 32 Step 1 Follow the direction and place the ping (on the fan housing circled in red) into FAN BAR as shown. Step 2 Prepare to put the fan housing down on the base. Step 3 Push down the fan housing and arranged it on the base. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 33: 2�7 Removing And Installing The Disk Drive Backplane Module

    Step 3 Lift the backplane out of the enclosure. 2.7.2 Installing the backplane module Step 1 Place the disk drive backplane module into the enclosure. Step 2 Attach the disk drive backplane module into the enclosures by securing the screws. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 34: 2�8 Removing And Installing The Power Supply Unit Module

    Step 3 Hold the tray handle. Step 4 Pull the handle on the power supply unit to remove. 2.8.2 Installing the power supply unit module Push the power supply module into the end of the accurate slot. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 35: 2�9 Removing And Installing The Pcie Card And Riser Assembly

    Step 2 Remove the screws x 2 that are securing the card retainer to the chassis. Card Retainer Bracket Step 3 Disconnect the card from the Riser Card Assembly. Pull the PCIe Card out of the chassis. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 36 2.9.2 Removing the half-height expansion card and riser card assembly Step 1 Release the thumb screw securing the card to the chassis. Step 2 Loosen the two captive screws securing the card retainer to the chassis. Card Retainer GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 37 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Step 3 Pull the PCIe low-profile card out slightly and upward to disengage the card. PCIe Low-Profile Card GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 38 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2.9.3 Installing the riser card Step 1 Loosen the screws x 6 holding the bracket and remove it. Step 2 Secure the riser card onto the breacket with screws x 3. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 39 Step 4 Insert the riser card into the motherboard assembly. Push the edge of the gold finger firmly into the motherboard assembly. Make sure that the riser card is securely installed in the motherboard assembly. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 40: 2�10 Tool-Less Blade Slide Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2�10 Tool-less Blade Slide Installation Step 1 Pull on the front-release to unlock the inner channel from the slide assembly. Step 2 Release the detent-lock and push the middle channel inwards to retract the middle channel. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Optional: Remove the metal spacer for Aluminium racks Metal Spacer Step 3 Align the front bracket with the mounting hole. Step 4 Push inward to assemble the front bracket onto the rack. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 42 Step 5 The bracket is attached to the rack. Optional: M6x10L screws are deployed to secure the rails with posts if needed. Step 6 Refer to Step 3 and 4 to assemble the end bracket onto the rack. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 43 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Step 7 Assemble the inner channel onto the chassis using the screws provided. Step 8 Push the chassis with inner channels into the slide to complete rack Installation. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 44: Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings

    Chapter 3 Motherboard Settings Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings 3�1 Motherboard Block Diagram GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 45: 3�2 Motherboard Layout

    JCMOS JPG_LOCK JPG_LOCK JBMC_I2C10 JBMC_I2C10 JLPC_DP JPMBUS JPMBUS JINTRUDER JBMC_I2C1 RSMRST LED RSMRST LED RSMRST LED JSPI JPWR1 JCOM4 JPCH_GPIO JPCH_GPIO JDIMMF0 JDIMMF0 JDIMMC0 JDIMMC0 Heart Bit LED JDIMME0 JDIMME0 JDIMMC1 JDIMMC1 UID LED JLCM JBMC_GPIO JBMC_DP GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 46: 3�3 Motherboard Content List

    Recovery Mode Flash Descriptor Debug Port JLPC_DP Security override 32 No Reboot(Watch 14 BMC Debug Port JBMC_DP Dog) NTB(Non- BMC GPIO JBMC_GPIO Transparent JNTB Bridge) SGPIO JSGPIO PCH GPIO JPCH_GPIO Clear CMOS JCMOS LCM(COM3) JLCM BMC I2C10 JBMC_I2C10 GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 47: 3�4 Internal Connectors/Jumpers

    JPMBUS JINTRUDER JBMC_I2C1 RSMRST LED RSMRST LED RSMRST LED JSPI JPWR1 JCOM4 JPCH_GPIO JPCH_GPIO Heart Bit LED UID LED JLCM JBMC_GPIO JBMC_DP JFRNT(JFRNT_IO) JLPC_DP JBMC_I2C1 JBMC_I2C1 JVGA_INT JVGA_INT JCOM4 JLCM Heart Bit LED UID LED JBMC_GPIO JBMC_DP GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 Motherboard Settings Internal Connectors/Jumpers JFRNT/JFRNT_IO JVGA_INT JCOM4 JLCM SW_PWR_BTN# +5V_AUX DCDB DSRB SW_RST_BTN# FAN8_TACH DACGOA RXDB RTSB FAN7_TACH DDC_DATAO TXDC TXDB CTSB FAN6_TACH DTRB RXDC FAN5_TACH N.C. KEY (no pin) FAN4_TACH AVSYNCO FAN3_TACH FAN2_TACH FAN1_TACH FAN1_TACH PWM4 PWM4 GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 Motherboard Settings Internal Connectors/Jumpers JBMC_DP JBMC_GPIO SCOM2_T3OUT EXTRST# BMC_GPY1 I2C9SDA SCOM2_R4IN BMC_GPY0 I2C9SCL JLPC_DP JBMC_I2C1 CLK_33M_DP80 I2C1SDA PCH_LFRAME_N PCH_GPIO61 RST_PLTRST_N AST_SERIRQ I2C1SCL PCH_LPC_LAD3 PCH_LPC_LAD2 +3.3V PCH_LPC_LAD1 PCH_LPC_LAD0 GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 Motherboard Settings Internal Connectors/Jumpers JBUZZER JBUZZER JBMC_RST JSPKR JSPKR JDOM_PWR JDOM_PWR JCMOS JBMC_I2C10 JBMC_I2C10 JINTRUDER JINTRUDER RSMRST LED RSMRST LED RSMRST LED Heart Bit LED JSGPIO JSGPIO UID LED JPMBUS JPMBUS JUSB_INT JUSB_INT JUSB_INT JPCH_GPIO JPCH_GPIO GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 Motherboard Settings Internal Connectors/Jumpers JUSB_INT JPCH_GPIO JPMBUS SMB_PMBUS_CLK PCH_GPIO8 SMB_PMBUS_DATA PCH_GPIO21 PMBUS_ALERT_N +3.3V JSGPIO +3.3V PCH_SCLOCK PCH_SDATAOUT1 PCH_SLOAD PCH_SDATAOUT0 JINTRUDER JBMC_I2C10 JDOM_PWR I2C10SCL INTRUDER_N I2C10SDA JSPKR JBUZZER GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 Motherboard Settings Internal Connectors/Jumpers JPWR2 SYS PG LED SYS PG LED JCPU_XDP JPG_LOCK JPG_LOCK JPWR1 JPWR2 JPWR1 +12V +12V +12V +12V +12V +12V +12V +12V +12V +5V_AUX POWER OK PS_ON# GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 53: 3�5 System Leds

    1G : Orange, 100M: Green 10M/No NIC 3 (Left) Status LED connect: Off. Green (Blinking) NIC2 activity detected. NIC 4 (Right) NIC2 is not active, LAN cable no connection. 1G : Orange, 100M: Green 10M/No NIC 4 (Left) Status LED connect: Off. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 54 BMC is not active. System power good ready. SYS PG LED System power good is not ready. Resume Well Reset ready. RSMRST PG LED Resume Well Reset is not ready. UID activity detected. UID LED UID no activity detected. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 55 JCOMS Short Pin1-2 Normal (Default) Enable Open Disable (Default) Pin2-3C lear CMOS Setting JBMC_RST Short Flash Security override Open Normal (Default) Setting JBMC_RST Short Reset BMC JPG_LOCK Open Normal (Default) Setting JPG_LOCK Short Lock Open Normal (Default) GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 56: Chapter 4. Bios Configuration Settings

    INSTEAD OF POST MESSAGES. Step 1 Press ESC to run the setup procedure. Step 2 Click SCU to enter the Setup menu. Caution: For the official released version, the last digit of the BIOS Version must end in an "0." GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings Step 3 Identify the BIOS Version. Step 4 Load Optimal Default setting. Step 5 Save the setting and exit the BIOS setup utility. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 58: 4�1 Updating Bios

    Press <I> key to post system information. Press <F4> key to open POPUP menu. Step 6 Please press <F> key to enter Messiah Flash utility. Step 7 Follow the instruction until the message “Update Flash successfully” is displayed. Step 8 Reboot the system. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 59 , H2offt-d.exe, and bin file in the same folder. Please follow the instructions to update whole flash part: Step 1 Execute flash.bat to update Flash in the DOS environment. Step 2 Reboot system. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 60: Chapter 5. Bmc Configuration Settings

    Insert the Ethernet LAN cable into the BMC LAN port. There are two methods to setup the BMC IP: BMC management port 5�1 Method 1 (Use the BIOS Setup) Step 1 Click BIOS Setup  Advanced  H2O IPMI Configuration  BMC Configuration  IPv4 Source  Static GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 61 Chapter 5 BMC Configuration Settings Step 2 Type in the IP address. Configure the static IP. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 62 Chapter 5 BMC Configuration Settings Step 3 Type in the subnet mask address. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 63: 5�2 Method 2 (Use A Dos Tool - Syscheck)

    5�2 Method 2 (Use a Dos Tool - Syscheck) Step 1 Type in "sc –lanset." Step 2 Modify the IP setting. Note: type 1 for selecting static IP mode or type 2 for selecting DHCP mode. Step 3 Type in the IP address. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 64 Step 4 Type in the submask address. The IP address below is an example using a default IP setting. The IP adress is configurable. Step 5 Complete the BMC IP configuration. Note: Type sc.exe –langet command to obtain BMC IP and MAC address. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 65: 5�3 Connect To Bmc

    Password: admin Note: The default user name and password are in lower-case characters. Note: Users who login with the admin user name and password will have full administrative power. The admin password can be changed after login. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 66 Chapter 5 BMC Configuration Settings Dashboard: The Dashboard page gives the overall information about the status of a device. Server Health - Sensor Readings: The Sensor Readings page displays all the sensor related information. GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 67 Mouse Mode Setting: The KVM Mouse Setting page allows you to configure the mouse mode to relative, absolute, and other. For Windows OS environment, set mode to absolute. For Linux OS environment, set mode to relative GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 68 Chapter 5 BMC Configuration Settings Remote Control: The Remote Control page allow you to access any of the managed devices within your system. Environmental Settings: Press “ALT+C” for local and remote OS mouse control switching. GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 69: 5�4 Updating Bmc Firmware

    SB301C01 A:\ SB301C01>a.bat This is just an example. The latest BMC firmware version is available from the FAE or AIC website. Step 4 After updating the BMC firmware, please turn off and restart the system. Notes: 1. DO NOT USE EMM386 IN DOS ENVIRONMENT WHEN UPDATING FIRMWARE OR YOU WILL GET A FAIL.

  • Page 70: Chapter 6. Hardware Specification

    Chapter 6 Hardware Specification Chapter 6. Hardware Specification This chapter provides detailed instruction guide on hardware instruction 6�1 HDD Backplane 6.1.1 Placement PCBA Placement & Connector Location JP1JP2 6.1.2 Internal Connectors/Jumpers Power Connector – CN6,CN7 Description +12V GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 71 Close Enable External Access LED input Open Access LED from HDD Pin P11 Close Access LED from SGPIO Open Identify LED behavior according to Host. Close Blinking for the Identify LED. Open Disable SGPIO Close Enable SGPIO GB109-PH User's Manual...
  • Page 72 Chapter 6 Hardware Specification 6.1.3 Drive Slot Map HBA card MegaRaid card GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 73: 6�2 Riser Card

    Chapter 6 Hardware Specification 6�2 Riser Card 6.2.1 Placement PCBA Placement & Connector Location 6.2.2 Internal Connectors/Jumpers Power Connector – J1 Description +12V GB109-PH User's Manual...

  • Page 74: Chapter 7� Technical Support

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 7� Technical Support www�aicipc�com • TAIWAN Tel: +886 3 433 9188 Fax: +886 3 287 1818 Email: sales@aicipc�com�tw • CHINA Tel: +86�21�54961421, +86�21�54961422 Fax: Extension: 608 Email Technical Support: support@aicipc�com • AMERICA - West coast Tel: +1�909�895�8989 Fax: +1�909�895�8999 Email: sales@aicipc�com...

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