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 ���������������������������������������������������������������� 6 2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup ����������������������������������������������������������6 2.1.1 Processor Installation ..................6 2�2 System Memory Setup �����������������������������������������������������������������������9 2.2.1 DIMM Installation ....................9...
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4.4.8 S5 RTC Wake Settings ..................33 4.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection ..............33 4.4.10 Option ROM Dispatch Policy ................ 34 4.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings ................34 4.4.12 Network Stack Configuration ................ 35 4.4.13 CSM Configuration ..................35 4.4.14 USB Configuration ..................35 4.4.15 NVDIMM ADR Configuration .................
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Document Release History Release Date Version Update Content April User's Manual release to public. 2019 August Slide rail update. 2019 January Specifications update 2020...
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;...
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 SB202-SP. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to the AIC website: https://www.aicipc.com/en/productdetail/51039.
SB202-SP User Manual SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features SB202-SP 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.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features 1.2 Specifications • 2 x16 slots (LP) mm : 430 x 680 x 88.2 Expansion Slots PCIe 3.0 Dimensions • 5 x8 slots (LP) (W x D x H) inches : 17 x 26.7 x 3.5...
Chapter 1. Product Features 1�3 Features SB202-SP is a reliable 2U storage server barebone with 12 hotswap drives bays. This product is designed to accommodate the serverboard, Spica, 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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SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Front Panel USB 3.0 Type A 12 x 3.5" drive bays System LED Indicator and Switch Item Description Power On/Off Button System Power LED Drive Activity LED LAN Activity LED System Alert LED...
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SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Top View Item Description Spica Motherboard 6 x 4028 system fans (optional 6x4056 system fans, BTO)
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup This section describes a simple instruction guide for installing the hardware components on the serverboard system. NOTE Safety precautions before setup: • Be aware of the placement of the system device.
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SB202-SP 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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SB202-SP 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.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2 System Memory Setup This server board supports 12 DIMM memory slots with 6 channel per CPU. 2�2�1 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.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2�2 DIMM Location The DIMMs are displayed on the Spica board as DIMM C0, DIMM B0, DIMM A0, DIMM D0, DIMM E0, DIMM F0, DIMM C1, DIMM B1, DIMM A1, DIMM D1, DIMM E1, and DIMM To ensure satisfactory performance, you need to: ...
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2�3 DIMM Slot Installation Order Populate the DIMM slots according to the suggested order below to ensure a stable system performance. CPU 1 CPU0 DIMM_C1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_C0 DIMM_C0 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B0 DIMM_B0 DIMM_A1...
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�3 Removing and Installing the Top Cover Press the release button x 2 on both sides of the chassis. Press the release button x 2 on both sides of the chassis.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�4 Removing and Installing the Power Supply Unit Module 2�4�1 Replacing the Power Supply Unit Press the latch to release the module and pull the handle to remove the module out of the chassis.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�5 Removing and Installing the Fan Module 2�5�1 Replacing the Fan Unplug the cables and connectors from the fan. Pull the fan module from the node. Check to carefully dislodge the rubber connectors from the attached bracket.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�6 Removing and Installing the Hard Disk Drive 2�6�1 Replacing the 3�5" Hard Disk Drive Press the release button the tray lever to loosen the lever. Pull the tray lever outward completely.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�6�2 Replacing the 2�5" Hard Disk Drive Press the release button the tray lever to loosen the lever. Pull the tray lever outward completely. Pull the tray out of the system.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�7 Removing and Installing the HDD Backplane Module 2�7�1 Replacing the HDD Backplane Detach the cables and hard disk drives from the backplane module. Release the module by shifting the hook.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�8 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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SB202-SP 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. Keyhole screw 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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SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 6. Pull out the middle channel until the ball bearing retainer is locked forward. CAUTION Verify ball bearing retainer is locked forward. 7. Slide the release tab and push barebone into rack. Make sure the barebone is completely installed onto the rack.
Chapter 3� Hardware Settings SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings This section provides illustrations that display the internal jumpers, connectors, and system LED indicators for the system. 3�1 Motherboard Block Diagram...
Chapter 3. Hardware Settings SB202-SP User Manual 3�2 Motherboard Content List Connector/Jumper/Header Location Connector/Jumper/Header Location Front Panel VGA System Fan 5 Connector ( not FPIO_VGA2 SYS_FAN_5 Connector available for 1G) ATX 24-pin Power System Fan 4 SYS_FAN_4 Connector Connector NVME RAID Key...
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�5�3 LED Indicator Blue (On) HDD is present. HDD Activity LEDs Blue (Blinking) HDD activity is detected or HDD is located. HDD is not connected or the power is off. Off Red (On) HDD fault occurred or HDD is located.
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB202-SP User Manual 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, •...
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings 4�2 BIOS Menu Press and to select the options of the menu bar. Press Enter to access the option screen. Menu Description Displays system information such as CPU bus speed, system memory speed, total installed...
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB202-SP User Manual 4�3 Main 4�3�1 Main Main Option Key: Option Key Description System time Configures current time. System date Configures current date.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB202-SP User Manual 4�4�2 Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU All Intel VMD controllers Create RAID Name RAID Level Volume Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers Port 0, VMD0, INTEL SSDPE2MD400G4...
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings 4.4.7 AST2500 Super IO Configuration AST2500 Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip Read only. Serial Port 1/2 Serial Port Enable Disable Configuration Device Settings Read only IO=3F8h, IRQ=3, 4, 5, Auto IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;...
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings 4.5 Platform Configuration 4.5.1 Platform Configuration Platform Option Key: Option Key Description PCH Configuration Displays and provides option to change the PCH Settings. Miscellaneous Configuration Configures active video type. Server ME Configuration...
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB202-SP User Manual 4.6 Socket Configuration 4.6.1 Socket Configuration Socket Configuration Option Key: Option Key Description Processor Configuration Displays and provides option to change the Processor Settings. Common RefCode Displays and provides option to change the Common RefCode Configuration Settings.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB202-SP User Manual 4.6.7 Advanced Management Power Configuration Advanced Management Power Configuration SpeedStep (Pstates) Enable Disable Max Performance Boot performance Max Efficient mode Set by Intel Node Manager CPU P State Control Energy Efficient Turbo...
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB202-SP User Manual 4�7�2 System Event Log System Event Log Enable Disable Yes, on next Erase SEL reset Yes, on every reset Do Nothing SEL Components When SEL is Full Erase Immediately Disable Log EFI Status...
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings 4�8 Security 4�8�1 Security Security Option Key: Security Set administrator password in the Create New Password window. After Administrator you key in the password, the Confirm New Password window will pop out Password to ask for confirmation.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings 4�9 Boot 4�9�1 Boot Boot Option Key: Boot Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) Setup Prompt Timeout means indefinite waiting. Bootup NumLock State On Quiet Boot Enable...
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB202-SP User Manual 4�10 Save and Exit 4�10�1 Save and Exit Save and Exit Option Key: Save and Exit Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit system setup without saving any changes.
Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�1 Login NOTE This feature works with the JAVA 6 run time installed console environment. The IP address below is an example using the default IP setting. The IP address is configurable.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2 Web GUI 5�2�1 Menu Bar Click to select the options of the menu bar. Menu Description The Dashboard page gives the overall information about the status of Dashboard a device. Sensor The Sensor Readings page displays all the sensor related information.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�2 User Information and Quick Button The user information and quick access buttons are located at the top right corner. It displays the logged-in user, his/her privilege and the four quick buttons allowing you to perform different functions.
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SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�3 Dashboard The Dashboord page displays device, system, and network information. Click Dashboard on the menu bar to view the overall information of the server. 5�2�4 Sensor The Sensor page displays the status and records on related sensors.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�5 System Inventory The System Inventory page displays network information, including Vendor name, Model, and Sofware version. Click System Inventory on the menu bar to open. 5�2�6 FRU Information The FRU Information page displays Basic Information, Chassis Information, Board Information and Product Information of the FRU device.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�7 Logs and Reports The System Inventory page displays IPMI Event Log and Video Log. Click Logs and Reports from the menu bar select Event Log or Video Log to view the contents.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�8 Settings The Settings page displays the configuration settings for Date & Time, External User Services, KVM Mouse Setting, Log Settings, Media Redirection Settings, Network Settings, PAM Order Settings, Platform Event Filter, Services, SMTP Settings, SSL...
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SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Settings Menu and Option Keys: Settings Date and Time LDAP/E-directory Active directory Radius Settings Settings Settings External User Services General Advanced General Role General Role Radius Radius Settings Groups Settings Groups Settings...
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�9 Remote Control The Remote Control page displays the configuration for power control and remote KVM. Click Java Console to start the JViewer video redirection.
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SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Click Launch KVM to open the Remote KVM page.
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SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Procedure To Start KVM Step 1 Click Start KVM to start the H5Viewer video redirection. Step 2 Click Browse to select CD Image. Step 3 Click Start Media to redirect the selected CD image file to the Host.
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SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Remote KVM Menu and Option Key Button Description Start KVM Starts the H5Viewer video redirection. Stop KVM Stops the H5Viewer video redirection. Pause Video This option is used for pausing Console Redirection.
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SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings This menu item can be used to act as the right- Right <Ctrl> side <CTRL> key when in Console Redirection. This menu item can be used to act as the right- Right <Alt>...
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�10 Power Control The Power Control page allows you to view and control the power of your server. To open Power Control, click Power Control from the menu bar. The various options of Power Control are given below.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�11 Chassis Identify Control The Chassis Identify Control page displays the BMC’s UID control information. Users can change the Identify LED behavior on this page. Click Chassis Identify Control from the menu bar. Select Off/On to control UID LED.
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SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�13 Maintenance This Maintenance page displays the configuration settings for Backup Configuration, Firmware Image Location, Firmware Information, BIOS Information, Fimware Update, Preserve Configuration, Restore Configuration, Restore Configuration, and Restore Factory Defaults.
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SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Maintenance Procedure 1. Click Check All to backup the selected configuration items. The Backup Configuration page will appear Click Download Config to save the backup file to the client system Backup Configuration 2.
SB202-SP User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�14 Sign out To log out of the BMC: Method 1: Click Sign out from the menu bar. The Logout dialog box will pop out. Method 2: Click the root quick button on the top right corner of the screen.
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