Table of Contents Preface ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii About This Manual ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iv Chapter 1� Product Features �������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1.1 Box Contents ................... 1 1.2 Specifications ..................2 1.3 Features ....................3 Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ���������������������������������������������������������������� 8 2.1 Central Processing Unit Setup ...............
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3.3 Motherboard Layout ................30 3.4 Connector and Jumper .................31 3.4.1 Connector ......................31 3.4.2 Jumper ......................37 3.5 System LED Indicator ................38 3.5.1 Front Panel LED ....................38 3.5.2 Rear chassis LED ..................... 38 3.5.3 Internal LED ...................... 39 3.6 HDD Backplane ..................40 3.6.1 Placement ......................
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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. •...
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• If one of the following situations arise, the equipment should be checked by service personnel: 1. The power cord or plug is damaged. 2. Liquid has penetrated the equipment. 3. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. 4. The equipment does not work well or will not work according to its user manual. 5.
This document pellucidly presents a brief overview of the product design, device installation, and firmware settings for HA401-VG. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to the AIC website. Chapter 1 Product Features...
HA401-VG User Manual HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features HA401-VG is a high density storage server that includes mother board, chassis, power supply, and HDD backplane. For more information about our product, please visit our website at http://www.aicipc.com/en. Before removing the subsystem from the shipping carton, visually inspect the physical condition of the shipping carton.
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features 1.2 Specifications 2 x16 slots (LP) mm : 438 x 705 x 174.5 Expansion Slots Dimensions PCIe 3.0 (per node) 3 x8 slots (LP) (W x D x H) inches : 17.2 x 27.7 x 6.8...
Chapter 1. Product Features 1�3 Features HA401-VG is a reliable 4U storage server barebone with 24 hotswap drives bays. This product is designed to accommodate the AIC-patented serverboard, Virgo, which supports two Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors and 12 DDR4 DIMM to offer greater perfomance, efficiency, and utility for our customers.
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HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Front Panel 24 x 3.5" hot swap drive tray System LED Indicator and switch Item Function System Power Node A System Power LED for node A System Warning LED for node A Node B...
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HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Rear Panel Node A (Secondary) Node B (Primary) Item Description 1300W 1+1 redundant power supply 80+ Platinum...
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HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Node Top View Item Description 4 x 60x56mm easy swap fans...
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HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Top View Item Description 1300W 1+1 redundant power supply 80+ Platinum...
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup This section describes a simple instruction guide for installing the hardware components on the serverboard system. Turn off and unplug all system and peripheral devices before proceeding. 2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup The serverboard supports dual Xeon scalable processors and Socket P0 (LGA-3647).
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HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Processor Socket Assembly: The server board includes two processor sockets (LGA-3647), supports one or two of the Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family and has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of up to 165W on selected models.
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HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup PHM Screw Installation Order: The PHM sits level with the processor socket assembly. The PHM is NOT installed properly if it does not sit level with the processor socket assembly. Once the PHM is seated over the processor socket assembly, the four heat sink torque screws must be secured in the following order as shown below.
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2 System Memory This server board supports up to twelve DDR4 2400 and 2666 Registered ECC DRAM/ Load-Reduced DIMM. JDIMML0 JDIMML0 JDIMMK0 JDIMMK0 JDIMMJ0 JDIMMJ0 JDIMMC0 JDIMMC0 JDIMMB0 JDIMMB0 JDIMMA0 JDIMMA0 CPU 1...
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2�2 DIMM Installation Step 1 Unlock the DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2 Insert the memory module into the slot. Make sure that the DIMM notch is accurately positioned.
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�3 Top Cover 2�3�1 Removing the Top Cover Dismantle screw on top cover. Push the cover toward the rear panel. Lift the top cover upward to remove. 2�4 Power Supply Unit Module 2�4�1 Replacing the Power Supply Unit...
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�5 Node 2�5�1 Replacing the Node Pull out the handle on the node. Pull the handle to remove the node from the chassis. Slide the replaced node into the chassis.
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�7 Hard Disk Drive 2�7�1 Replacing the Internal 2�5" Hard Disk Drive Pull the node entirely out of the system. Please refer to Section 2.4 Node. Loosen the thumb screws x2 on the HDD cage.
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�8 HDD Backplane 2�8�1 Replacing the HDD Backplane Detach the cables and hard disk drives from the backplane module. Release the module by shifting the hook. Dislodge the screws on the module.
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�10 Slide Rail Installation NOTE This sections provides a basic instruction for mounting the slide rail onto the system. Tool-less rails vary per order. The rail in this manaul may not exactly match the rail for your system.
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HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 4. Install the inner rail onto the system barebone. Lock the keyholes and secure the screws on sides of the system. 5. Continue installing the outer rail bracket to the mounting frame. Attach the outer rail assembling to the frame and press the bracket to form a rack on both ends.
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HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 6. Pull out the middle channel until the ball bearing retainer is locked forward. NOTE Verify ball bearing retainer is locked forward. 7. Depress the locking tabs on both sides of the chassis simultaneously and push the chassis all the way into the rear of the rack.
Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings Chapter 3. Hardware Settings HA401-VG User Manual This section describes the jumpers, internal connectors and internal LEDs setting on Virgo motherboard. The motherboard layout and important jumper settings are listed below. 3�1 Motherboard Block Diagram Platform Environment Control Interface(PECI)
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�4 Connector and Jumper 3�4�1 Connector 6 SAS IOC Activity LED Header (J19) 1 Power Connector (JPWR1, JPWR3 & JPWR4) +3.3V SAS_LED_GPIO16 SAS_LED_GPIO20 SAS_LED_GPIO17 SAS_LED_GPIO21 SAS_LED_GPIO18 SAS_LED_GPIO22 SAS_LED_GPIO19 SAS_LED_GPIO23 7 SAS IOC Error LED Header (J25) 2 Power Connector (JPWR2) +3.3V...
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�4�2 Jumper SATA4 Pin-7 Power Header (J10) 26 No Reboot(Watch Dog) Jumper (J26) Setting J26 (No Reboot) Setting Short SATA4 pin-7 Power Short Enable Open Normal Default Open Disable Default SATA5 Pin-7 Power Header (J11)
Chapter 3. Hardware Settings HA401-VG User Manual 3�5 System LED Indicator 3�5�1 Front Panel LED Yellow The system is On. The system is in Standby; System is off, but Power Blinking has AC power. System has no AC power Critical system failure is detected...
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�5�3 Internal LED LAN2 10G LED LAN1 10G LED SFP+ LAN1 1G LED LAN2 1G LED LAN4 1G/10G LED LAN3 1G/10G LED BMC Heart Beat LED SAS IOC Status LED NVME Hot-Plug LED...
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�6�2 Connector and Jumper Front I/O (J3) Power Connector (J4) Power Connector (JATXPWR) Front Panel LED (JP2) PMBUS Connector (JP4) PIC Reset Jumper(SW1) MCLR Default high (active low) Boot Loader Mode Jumper (SW2)
Chapter 3. Hardware Settings HA401-VG User Manual 3�6�3 System LED Indicator Top view LED1 Bottom view...
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HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings Blue (On) HDD present HDD Activity detected : 8Hz HDD Activity LEDs Blue (Blinking) HDD Locate : 0.5Hz HDD no connect or Power Off Set by any of the following bits: Red (On) 1.
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings This chapter demonstrates how to configure the UEFI BIOS settings in your system device. You can enter the BIOS screen during system startup. To enter BIOS configuration settings,...
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings HA401-VG User Manual 4�2 BIOS Setup 4�2�1 Menu Press and to select the options of the menu bar. Press Enter to access the option screen. Menu Description Main Displays basic system information and date & time.
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HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings Step 2 There will be a message “Entering SETUP” displayed on the diagnostics screen. Step 3 Identify the BIOS version. NOTE For the official released version, the last digit of the BIOS version must end in a “0.“...
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Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings HA401-VG User Manual Step 4 Load Optimal Default Setting. Step 5 Save the setting and exit the BIOS setup utility.
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings 4�3 Main Main Option Key: 4�3�1 Main Option Key Description System time Configures the current time. System date Configures the current date.
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HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings Single Power Enable Disable Domain (SPD) Max Performance Boot performance Max Efficient mode Set by Intel Node Manager CPU P State Control Energy Enable Disable Efficient Turbo Turbo Mode Enable Disable CPU Flex Ratio...
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings HA401-VG User Manual 4.4.4 PCH Configuration PCH Configuration PCH Devices PCH state after G3 Last State SATA Controller Configure SATA as AHCI RAID Support Aggressive Link Power Enable Disable Management Alternate Device ID on Enable...
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HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings Smart Response Enable Disable Technology PCH SATA Configuration 2 Seconds 4 Seconds RAID OROM prompt delay 6 Seconds 8 Seconds sSATA Controller Enable Disable Configure sSATA as AHCI RAID Support Aggressive Link Power...
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Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings HA401-VG User Manual SLP_LAN# Low on DC Enable Disable Power K1 off Enable Disable FPK Port 1-4 Enable Management Disable PCI Delay Optimization Enable Disable Compliance Test Enable Disable Mode PCI-E ASPM Support Per individual port...
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings HA401-VG User Manual 4�5 Security Security Option Key: 4�5�1 Security Security Current TPM Not Detected TPM 1.2 TPM 2.0 Device TrEE Protocol Version Available Hidden Availability No operation Disable and Deactivate Enable and Activate Operation...
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 4�8 Exit Exit Option Key: 4�8�1 Exit Save and Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit system setup and save your changes. Save Change Without Save your changes without exiting the system. Exit Exit Discarding Discard your changes when existing the system.
Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Spica User Manual HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Insert Ethernet LAN cable into the BMC LAN port. BMC management port (Dedicated NIC channel 1 ) 2 x 10GbE SFP+ (Shared NIC channel 8) 5�1 Network Settings...
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HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Step 3 Input the subnet mask address.
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2 Web GUI The IP address below is an example using the default IP setting. The IP address is configurable. Step 1 Open the browser then type default BMC IP address: 192.168.22.22 Step 2 Use the default user name and password for first-time login to BMC WEB GUI.
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�1 Dashboard The Dashboard page gives the overall information about the status of a device. 5�2�2 Server Health - Sensor Readings Then Sensors Readings page displays all the sensor related information. 5�2�3 Settings...
HA401-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�4 KVM Mouse Setting The KVM Mouse Setting page displays the setting for mouse emulation from local window to remote screen. • For Windows OS environment, set mode to absolute. • For Linux OS environment, set mode to relative.
Chapter 6� Technical Support Taiwain, Global Headquarters South California, United States Address: No� 152, Section 4, Address: 21808 Garcia Lane Linghang N� Rd, Dayuan District, City of Industry, CA 91789, Taoyuan City 337, Taiwan United States Tel: +886-3-433-9188 Toll free: +7-4997019998 Fax: +886-3-287-1818 Tel: +1-909-895-8989 Sales Email: sales@aicipc�com�tw...
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