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- Page 1 USER MANUAL VIA VDLM-100-S/X Deep Learning Machine For 8 x GPU Cards 1.00-03032020-155700...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Table of Contents 1. Product Overview ......................1 System Layout ............................1 1.2 Product Specifications ......................... 3 System Front Panel ..........................6 System Back Panel ..........................7 1.5 Front Control Panel Buttons and LEDs ....................8 1.5.1 Power Button ..........................8 1.5.2 ID Button ............................8 1.5.3... - Page 5 VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual List of Figures Figure 1: VIA VDLM-100-S/X layout diagram front view ..................1 Figure 2: VIA VDLM-100-S/X layout diagram isometric view ................1 Figure 3: VIA VDLM-100 S/X layout diagram top view ..................2 Figure 4: VIA VDLM-100 S/X layout diagram rear view ..................2 Figure 5: System front panel of the VIA VDLM-100-S/X ..................6 Figure 6: System back panel of the VIA VDLM-100-S/X ..................7 Figure 7: Front control panel buttons and LEDs of the VIA VDLM-100-S/X ............8 Figure 8: PSU LED diagram ..........................10 Figure 9: Drive tray LEDs diagram ........................11 Figure 10: Fan Failed LED diagram ........................
- Page 6 VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual List of Tables Table 1: System front panel description ......................6 Table 2: System back panel description ......................7 Table 3: Front control panel buttons and LEDs description ................8 Table 4: Status LED definitions table........................9 Table 5: PSU LED Description .......................... 10 Table 6: Drive tray LEDs description ........................ 11 Table 7: HDD Power LED description ......................11 Table 8: HDD Activity LED description ......................11 Table 9: Fan LED description ..........................12 Table 10: Rail assembly kit ..........................
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Page 7: Product Overview
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual 1. Product Overview The VIA VDLM-100-S/X is a powerful server with 8-cores/16-core CPU designed for deep learning machine. It supports 4-tray/8-tray PCIe GPU or double-width GPGPU cards. As a powerful deep learning server, it delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to VIA’s commitment to quality and endurance. System Layout Figure 1: VIA VDLM-100-S/X layout diagram front view Figure 2: VIA VDLM-100-S/X layout diagram isometric view... -
Page 8: Figure 3: Via Vdlm-100 S/X Layout Diagram Top View
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Figure 3: VIA VDLM-100 S/X layout diagram top view Figure 4: VIA VDLM-100 S/X layout diagram rear view... -
Page 9: Product Specifications
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Product Specifications System Form Factor - 3U Rackmount with 4U Top Front Cover (optional) Dimensions - 722.3mm x 430mm x 170.35 mm Front Panel Buttons - Power button - UID button - Reset button - NMI button LEDs - 2 LAN LEDs (L1, L2 LED) - 2 Front LEDs - HDD LED - System event LED I/O Ports - 2 USB 2.0 ports - 1 VGA port MB Tray Slimline CONN - 4 (for 2 Low Profile PCIE card (one x8, another x16)) USB 2.0 USB 3.0... - Page 10 VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Processor System - Supports Intel Xeon Scalable Processors Socket - Dual Socket P Chipset - C621 System Memory Capacity - 16 DIMM slots Type - 6 Channel DDR4 memory technology 2666/2400/2133 R DIMM/LR DIMM Voltage - 1.2V Storage SATA Controller - PCH: 8 SATA3 + 1 M.2 Ethernet Interface - 1000Mbps/100Mbps/10Mbps LAN Controller - 2 RJ-45 GLAN by Intel i350...
- Page 11 VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Hardware Monitor Temperature - CPU Temperature Sensing - System Temperature Sensing - Card Side Temperature Sensing - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan (Allow CPU Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature) - CPU/Rear/Front Fan Multi-Speed Control Voltage - Voltage Monitoring: CPU1/2, VCCM_AB/CD/EF/GH, +1.50_ PCH, 3V/5V/ 12V, +1.05V_PCH, +BAT, 3VSB, 5VSB...
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Page 12: System Front Panel
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual System Front Panel Figure 5: System front panel of the VIA VDLM-100-S/X Item Description Control Panel Buttons and LEDs 2 x USB 2.0 Ports 16 x PCIE Card Slots (single-width) 1 x VGA Port Table 1: System front panel description... -
Page 13: System Back Panel
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual System Back Panel SLOT2 SLOT1 SLIMLIN x 16 SLIMLIN x 8 HDD5 NVMe HDD4 NVMe HDD3 HDD2 HDD1 HDD0 Figure 6: System back panel of the VIA VDLM-100-S/X Item Description 6 x 2.5" HDD trays * HDD4 and HDD5 supports NVMe HDD I/O Shield * Depending on the specification of the server board. PCI Express Card Slot or Mezzanine Card Slot * You can install either a PCIE card of a mezzanine card to this slot with a riser-card assembly. The riser card (4U10G_SL2P) is pre-installed to the assembly. -
Page 14: Front Control Panel Buttons And Leds
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Front Control Panel Buttons and LEDs This chapter provides information about the VIA VDLM-100-S/X front control panel buttons and LEDs diagram and its functionality. Figure 7: Front control panel buttons and LEDs of the VIA VDLM-100-S/X Item Description Power Button and LED UID Button and LED* LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, and LAN4 Activity LEDs* HDD Activity LED System Event LED* NMI (Non-maskable Interrupt) Button* System Reset Button Table 3: Front control panel buttons and LEDs description Note: *Please be noted that the functions are supported depending on the type of server board. 1.5.1 Power Button Press the power button to toggle the system power on and standby/sleep modes. To remove all power from the system completely, disconnect the power cord from the server. To turn-off the power from the system completely, disconnect the power cord from the server. 1.5.2 ID Button Press the ID button to toggle the front panel ID LED and the baseboard ID LED on and off. You are able to locate the serve you're working on from behind a rack of servers. -
Page 15: System Reset Button
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual 1.5.4 System Reset Button When the system is completely unresponsive, press the system reset button to reboot the server without shutting it off and initialize the system. 1.5.5 Status LED Definitions The table below will explain the status and definitions of each LED on the system. Power LED Status Description Green Power on Power off ID LED Status Description Blue System identification is active System identification is disable LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4, LEDs Status Description Green Link between system and network or no access... -
Page 16: Psu Led
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual PSU LED PSU LED Figure 8: PSU LED diagram Power LED Status Description Green Normal work; output ON and OK Amber Module fault/protection in operation mode (failure, OCP, OVP, FAN Fail, OTP, UVP) AC cord unplugged Amber blinking at 0.5Hz Warning (high temperature, high power, high current, slow fan) Green blinking at 0.5Hz AC Present Only 12VBS on (PS off) or PS in Smart Redundant... -
Page 17: Drive Tray Leds
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Drive Tray LEDs Figure 9: Drive tray LEDs diagram Item Description HDD Power LED HDD Activity LED Table 6: Drive tray LEDs description 1.7.1 Status LED Definitions The tables below shows the status of the HDD Power LED and HDD Activity LED. HDD Power LED Status Description Blue HDD powered-on Amber No power to HDD Table 7: HDD Power LED description HDD Activity LED Status Description Solid Green HDD active Blinking Green HDD accessing or reading... -
Page 18: Fan Failed Led
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Fan Failed LED Fan Failed LED Figure 10: Fan Failed LED diagram Fan LED Status Description Solid Red Fan failed Normal Table 9: Fan LED description... -
Page 19: 2. Hardware Installation And Maintenance
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual 2. Hardware Installation and Maintenance This section will explain how to install the server top covers, hard drive, power supply, and installing and removing the server in a rack from the system. Installing the Server Top Covers Step 1. Lower the top rear cover on the chassis, making sure the side latches align with the cutouts. -
Page 20: Figure 13: 4U Top Front Cover
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Step 5. When both top middle and rear covers are properly secured, lower the top front cover on the chassis. Carefully align the mounting holes in the top middle cover and the Chassis.* Step 6. Slide the top front cover toward the rear of the chassis. Step 7. Secure the top front cover with the screws. -
Page 21: Hard Drive
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Hard Drive This section will show you how to install a hard disk drive into the 2.5" hard drive tray, remove the 2.5" hard drive tray from the chassis and installing the 2.5" hard drive to the hard drive tray from the system. 2.2.1 Installing a Hard Disk Drive into 2.5" Hard Drive Tray The 3U8G+/C621 chassis supports hot-swappable 2.5" hard drives. Six 2.5" hard drive trays are located on the rear of the chassis. 2.2.2 Removing 2.5" Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis Step 1. Press the locking lever latch on the drive trays to unlock the retention lever. Step 2. Rotate the lever out and away from the module bay and pull the hard drive out of the HDD tray. Figure 15: Removing 2.5" hard drive trays from the chassis 2.2.3 Installing a 2.5" Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray Step 1. Place a 2.5" HDD into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down. Carefully align the mounting holes in the hard drive and the tray. Step 2. Secure the hard drive using the two screws. Figure 16: Installing a 2.5" hard drive to the hard drive tray... -
Page 22: Figure 17: Push In The Locking Lever To Lock The Hdd Tray Into Place
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Step 3. Slide the drive tray into the HDD bay until the drive is fully seated. Step 4. Push in the locking lever to lock the HDD tray into place. Figure 17: Push in the locking lever to lock the HDD tray into place... -
Page 23: Power Supply
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Power Supply This section will show you how to install and remove the power supply from the system. 2.3.1 Installing and Removing the Power Supply Warning: Before replacing the power supply, turn off the server, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all wiring from the power supply. 2.3.2 Installing the Power Supply Unit The 3U8G+/C621 can accommodate four AC or two DC power supplies in the bay at the rear of the chassis. Each unit provides up to 1200 Watts of power. Three power supplies are required for full load operation, with the fourth power supply purely as a redundant, load-sharing backup. It can be removed without affecting the system operation. Step 1. Align the power supply unit with the power supply slot. Ensure that the LED appears on the lower right when you are installing the power supply unit. Step 2. Carefully silde the PSU all the way into the power supply bay until it clicks into place. Figure 18: Installing the power supply unit... -
Page 24: Removing The Power Supply Unit
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual 2.3.3 Removing the Power Supply Unit To remove a failed power supply, identify the failed power supply by checking the power supply LEDs on the PSU. Step 1. Hold onto the power supply handle while pressing the locking lever towards the power supply handle. Step 2. Pull to remove the power supply from the chassis. -
Page 25: Installing And Removing The Server In A Rack
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Installing and Removing the Server in a Rack The section below will show you how to install and remove the server in a rack by, removing the chassis rail from the side rail assembly, attaching the chassis rails to the server, attaching the side rail assemblies to the rack, and sliding the server into the rack. 2.4.1 Installing the Server in a Rack This section describes how to rackmount the server with slide rail assemblies. Notes: 1. The rails installation instructions in this manual are examples only, your actual rail assembly procedure may differ slightly. 2. Please purchase the rail assembly seperately if needed. -
Page 26: Attaching The Chassis Rails To The Server
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual 2.4.3 Attaching the Chassis Rails to the Server Step 1. Position a chassis rail along one side of the chassis, and align the keyhole openings on the chassis rail with the locating pins on the side of the chassis. Step 2. Pull the chassis rail towards the front of the chassis until the chassis rail chips. Make sure the rail is installed in the correct direction . Step 3. Secure the chassis rail to the server chassis with screws. Step 4. Repeat for the remaining chassis rail. Figure 22: Attaching the chassis rails to the server 2.4.4 Attaching the Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack Step 1. Determine where to attach the slide rails. Make sure you have enough free space above the slide rail bracket for the chassis. -
Page 27: Figure 23: Attaching The Cage Nuts Into The Mounting Holes
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Rear Rack Rail Rear Rack Rail with 4U Top Cover 3U Server Free Space Free Space Cage Nuts Cage Nuts Figure 23: Attaching the cage nuts into the mounting holes Step 2. Extend the pre-attached front and rear adjustable brackets on the slide. Do not fully tighten the nuts yet. Rear Bracket Front Bracket Figure 24: Front and rear adjustable brackets on the slide... -
Page 28: Figure 25: Adjusting The Brackets To Accommodate The Depth Of The Rack
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Step 3. Adjust the brackets to accommodate the depth of the rack. · · Figure 25: Adjusting the brackets to accommodate the depth of the rack Step 4. Align the holes on the brackets with the mounting holes you selected on the rack. Step 5. Tighten the screws to secure the slide rails to the rack. Make sure the rear bracket meets the rear vertical rail of the rack. -
Page 29: Sliding The Server Into The Rack
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Step 6. Fully tighten the lock nuts on the rear bracket · Figure 27: Tighten the lock nuts on the rear bracket 2.4.5 Sliding the Server into the Rack Step 1. Ensure that the slide rails are properly and securely attached to the rack. Step 2. Fully extend the slide rails from the rack by pulling the inner rails out until they are locked and cannot be pulled out further. / / · Figure 28: Extending the slide rails Note: To slide an inner rail back into the slide rack, press the metal tab on the inner rail, and simultaneously slide the inner... -
Page 30: Figure 29: Sliding The Server Into The Rack
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Step 3. Slide in the chassis rails on the server into the slide rails. Warning: The server is heavy. For safe lifting, two or more persons are required to install the server into the rack. Figure 29: Sliding the server into the rack Step 4. Tighten the two thumb screws on the front of the server to secure the server onto the rack. -
Page 31: Installing And Removing The Server In A Rack
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual 2.4.6 Installing and Removing the Server in a Rack Please purchase the following optional accessory separately if needed. Rail Assembly Kit Vendor Model Number KINDSLIDE 3A68-660CP Table 10: Rail assembly kit... -
Page 32: Mainboard
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual 3. Mainboard Specifications Supports OS - Microsoft Windows (Server OS) Server 2012 R2 (64 bit) Server 2016 (64 bit) - Linux® Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6.8 (64 bit) / 7.4 (64 bit CentOS 6.8 (64 bit) / 7.4 (64 bit) SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 11 SP4 (64 bit) / 12 SP3 (64 bit) FreeBSD 11 (64 bit) Ubuntu 16.04 (64 bit) /15.10 (64 bit) - Virtual VMWare ESXi 6.5... -
Page 33: I/O Panel
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual I/O Panel Figure 31: I/O panel diagram Item Description UID Switch (UID) LAN RJ-45 port (IPMI_LAN1) USB 3.0 ports (USB3_1_2) VGA port (VGA1) 1G LAN RJ-45 port (LAN2) 1G LAN RJ-45 port (LAN1) Table 11: I/O panel description 3.2.1 LAN Port LED Indications There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. -
Page 34: Figure 33: Lan Port (Lan1, Lan2) Led Indications Diagram
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Figure 33: LAN port (LAN1, LAN2) LED indications diagram LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) LED Indications Speed LED Status Description 10Mbps connection or no link Yellow 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection Activity/Link LED Status Description No Link Blink Yellow Data Activity Link Table 13: LAN port (LAN1, LAN2) LED indications tables... -
Page 35: 4. Bios Setting
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual 4. BIOS Setting This section will show you how to set up the BIOS setting. Main Screen Once you have enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the main screen will appear on display the system overview. The Main screen provides system overview information and allows you to set the system time and date. Figure 34: Main Screen diagram Advanced Screen Figure 35: Advanced Screen diagram Warning: Setting the wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunctions. -
Page 36: Cpu Configuration
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, DRAM Configuration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, ACPI Configuration, USB Configuration, Super IO Configuration, Serial Port Console Redirection, H/W Monitor, Runtime Error Logging, Intel SPS Configuration, Intel(R) VMD Technology, Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU and Instant Flash. 4.2.1 CPU Configuration Figure 36: CPU Configuration Screen diagram Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows the processors to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for better power saving and heat dissipation. The CPU turbo ratio can be fixed when the Intel SpeedStep Technology is set to Disabled and Intel Turbo Boost Technology is set to Enabled. Warning: Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system stability or compatibility issues with some power supplies. Please set this item to [Disable] if above issues occur. Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the highest performance state. Long Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 1 in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered after a period of time. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. -
Page 37: Exit Screen
VIA VDLM-100-S/X User Manual Exit Screen Figure 37: Exit Screen diagram Save Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop-out. Press <F10> key or select [Yes] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes and exit setup?” will pop-out. Press <ESC> key or select [Yes] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes. Discard Changes When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes?” will pop-out. Press <F7> key or select [Yes] to discard all changes. Load UEFI Defaults Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Select an item to start booting from the selected device. -
Page 38: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY VIA warrants to the purchaser of this Product and its solution in its original sealed packaging. The Product will substantially conform to VIA's publicly available specifications, and if the Products is properly used and installed, it will not stop working because of defects in material and manufacture for 1 year from the purchase date of (1) the Product in its original sealed packaging or (2) the warranty docunent. If the Product fails to conform to the above warranty during the warranty period, VIA, at its option, will: REPLACE the Product; OR REPLACE it with a new or reconditioned Product. - Page 39 Taiwan Headquarters Japan China 1F, 531 Zhong-zheng Road, 940 Mission Court 3-15-7 Ebisu MT Bldg. 6F, Tsinghua Science Park Bldg. 7 Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231 Fremont, CA 94539, Higashi, Shibuya-ku No. 1 Zongguancun East Road, Taiwan Tokyo 150-0011 Haidian Dist., Beijing, 100084 Japan China...
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