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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.
32 GB of registered ECC DDR266/200 or 16 GB of registered ECC DDR400/333 SDRAM memory. Please refer to the serverboard specifi cations pages on our web site for updates on supported processors (http://www.supermicro. com/aplus/). Manual Organization Chapter 1: Introduction The fi...
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AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) 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 1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R). Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DSP-i/H8DSP-8 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) 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 ...
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General Safety Precautions ... 4-2 ESD Precautions ... 4-3 Operating Precautions ... 4-4 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ... 5-1 Processor and Heatsink Installation ... 5-2 Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis ... 5-4 Connecting Cables ... 5-5 Connecting Data Cables ...
Overview The AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC816T-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 1U server chassis and the H8DSP-i/H8DSP-8 dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 1020P- T(R)/1020P-8(R).
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the 1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) lies the H8DSP-i/H8DSP-8, a dual processor serverboard based on Serverworks' HT-2000/1000 chipset. Below are the main features of the H8DSP-i/H8DSP-8 (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset). Processors The H8DSP-i/H8DSP-8 single or dual AMD Opteron 200 series 64-bit processors in 940-pin microPGA ZIF sockets.
COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports. ATI Graphics Controller The H8DSP-i/H8DSP-8 features an integrated ATI video controller based on the Rage XL graphics chip. Rage XL fully supports sideband addressing and AGP texturing.
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AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual PCI Expansion Slots Both chassis support the use of two standard size PCI-X add-on cards (of up to 100 MHz) or two standard size PCI-Express x8 add-on cards (with riser cards). See section 5-6 for details. See section 5-6 for details. Front Control Panel The SC816T-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700's control panel provides you with system monitoring and control.
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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 Opteron Processor (2) 144-bit, 200-400 MT/s 133 MHz PCI-X Slot 2x Gigabit Ethernet Adaptec AIC-7902 W 100 MHz PCI-X/PCI Slot (ZCR) SATA...
Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get the 1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) 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 system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) 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...
Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera- ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera- ture (Tmra).
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the system 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.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rails Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) 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 chas- sis rails with the front of the rack rails.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the 1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) into a Telco type rack, follow the di- rections 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.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) in the rack, you will need to open the top cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the system (see Figure 2-5) First, release the retention screws that secure the system to the rack.
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Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System...
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA/SCSI drives and SATA/SCSI backplane [1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R), respectively] 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.
System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the chassis control panel as well as others on the SATA and 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.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC816T-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 chas- sis has six LEDs, which 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.
HDD: Indicates hard drive activity. On the 1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) this light indicates SATA/SCSI and/or CD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing. Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply module(s). With the 1020P-T/8, this LED should always be green when the system is operating.
Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) 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.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets. 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).
it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made. 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.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors, memory and heatsinks, 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.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation Exercise extreme caution when handling and installing the proces- sor. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it be- fore adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Installing the CPU Backplates Two CPU backplates (BKT-0004) are pre-installed.
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 4. With the CPU inserted into the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that it is properly installed and fl ush with the socket. 5. Gently press the CPU socket lever down until it locks in the plastic tab.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) 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.
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...
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-3 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indica- tors. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.
I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-4 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Note: The external SCSI port is not included on the 1020P-T(R). Installing Memory Note: Check the our web site for recommended memory modules.
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AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual which requires modules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs. You should not mix modules of different sizes and/or speeds. Memory Speed Jumpers Depending on what type of memory you use, you may need to change the XJ4F1 and XJ4F2 (Memory Speed Select) jumpers.
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To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each re- lease tab outward to release the DIMM from the slot. Populating Memory Banks for 128-bit Operation CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 DIMM1A DIMM1B DIMM2A Notes: X indicates a populated DIMM slot. If adding at least four DIMMs (with two CPUs installed), the confi...
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual Adding PCI Cards PCI slots Your system should come with one or two riser cards to acommodate the use of one or two PCI expansion cards. The number and type of cards supported by each server system is shown below. The 1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) supports the use of one (each) standard size (full- height full-length) 133/100 MHz PCI-X add-on cards or two PCI-Express x8 add-on cards or a combination thereof.
Serverboard Details Figure 5-6. H8DSP-8/H8DSP-i Serverboard Layout U320 SCSI CHB AIC-7902W JPA2 JPA3 JSM1 JP17 JWF1 FAN9/10 Notes: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. The H8DSP-i shares the same layout but without SCSI controllers, jumpers or con- nectors. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup (not drawn to scale) Mouse...
Connector Defi nitions Primary ATX Power Supply Connector The primary power supply connector (J43) on the H8DSP-8/H8DSP-i is a proprietary design with unique pinouts and requires the correct proprietary power supply to operate. Refer to the table on the right for the pin defi nitions of the J43 main power connector.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual HDD LED The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to display disk activity. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi...
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. UID Button and LED A Unit Identifi...
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual 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.
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. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6 and 7 with a jumper.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual DOC Power Header JWF1 is a power header for a DOC (Disk-On-Chip) device. Connect the appropriate cable here to provide power to a DOC device on your sys- tem. See the table on the right for pin defi...
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.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual PCI-X#1/#2 Frequency Select Jumpers JXAO and JXBO are used to set the speed of PCI-X slots 1 and 2, respectively. The recommended (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...
SCSI Controller Enable/ Disable (H8DSP-8 only) 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 (H8DSP-8 only) Jumpers JPA2 and JPA3 are used to enable or disable termination for SCSI...
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual 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).
SCSI Activity LEDs (H8DSP- 8 only) 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.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual 5-12 Floppy, IDE, SCSI and SATA Drive Connections Note the following when connecting 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. •...
IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to con- fi gure the onboard IDE connec- tor. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions (JIDE#1) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi...
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual SCSI Connectors (H8DSP-8 only) Refer to the table at right for pin defi nitions for the Ultra320 SCSI connectors located at JA1 and JB1. Ultra320 SCSI Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions (JA1/JB1) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi...
SATA Connector There are no jumpers to con- figure the SATA connector. JSM1 is a 4-port connector that includes designations SATA0 through SATA3. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. This is a four-port connector. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SATA 4-Port Connector Pin Defi...
Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform main- tenance on the SC816T-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 chassis. For component installa- tion, 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.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim DVD-ROM Drive GLAN Ports PCI Expansion Slot USB0/1 Ports Mouse/Keyboard Ports Note: The external SCSI port is not included on the 1020P-T/1020P-TR. On the 1020P-8/1020P-T, the power supply module on the left is a dummy module. 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.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans Four 5-cm fans provide the cooling for the 1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R). 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 helps dampen vibration levels.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual Figure 6-2. Removing a Fan Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SATA and 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 SATA or SCSI drives.
SATA and SCSI Drive Installation 1. Mounting a drive in a drive carrier The SATA/SCSI drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must remain in the chassis.
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AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SATA/SCSI drives The SATA/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.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup DVD/CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD/CD- ROM and fl oppy drive bays. The 1020P-T/1020P-8 accomodates only slim DVD/ CD-ROM and fl oppy drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount the DVD/CD-ROM drive in the server.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual Power Supply 1020P-T/1020P-8 The 1020P-T/1020P-8 has a single 700 watt cold-swap power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate with a 100v - 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 1020P-TR/1020P-8R The 1020P-TR/1020P-8R has a redundant 700 watt redundant power supply confi guration consisting of two hot-swappable power modules. The power supply modules have an auto-switching capability, which enables them to automatically sense and operate with a 100V - 240V input voltage. Power Supply Failure If either of the two power supply modules fail, the other module will take the full load and allow the system to continue operation without interruption.
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AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual Figure 6-5. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply (1020P-8/T shown) 6-10...
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. Please refer to the Manual Download area of the our web site <http://www.supermicro.com/aplus/> for any changes to BIOS that may not be refl ected in this manual.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) 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.
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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>...
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AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) 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.
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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...
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AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual KBC Clock Source The options for the KBC clock source are 8 MHz, 12 MHz and 16 MHz. Restore on AC Power Loss This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns after an unexpected loss of power.
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ACPI APIC Support Select "Enabled" to allow the ACPI APIC Table Pointer to be included in the RSDT pointer list. The options are Enabled and Disabled. ACPI OEMB Table This setting when enabled will include an OEMB table pointer to pointer lists. Options are Enabled and Disabled.
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AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual CPU0: CPU1 HT Link Width The HT link will run at the width specifi ed in this setting. Options are Auto, 2 bit, 4 bit, 8 bit and 16 bit. CPU0: HT2000 HT Link Speed The HT link will run at the speed specifi ed in this setting if it is slower than or equal to the system clock and if the board is capable.
Remote Access Confi guration Remote Access Use this setting to Enable or Disable remote access. If Enabled is selected, you can select a Remote Access type. USB Confi guration This screen will display the module version and all USB enabled devices. Legacy USB Support Select "Enabled"...
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual System Fan Monitor Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to determine how the system will control the speed of the onboard fans. If the option is set to "3-pin fan", the fan speed is controlled based upon the CPU die temperature. When the CPU die tem- perature is higher, the fan speed will be higher as well.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Palette Snooping Select "Enabled" to inform the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system in order for the graphics card to function properly. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCI IDE BusMaster Set this value to allow or prevent the use of PCI IDE busmastering.
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) 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.
Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to prioritize the sequence for the Boot Device with the devices installed in the system. The default settings (with generic names) are: · 1st Boot Device – Removeable drive (e.g. fl oppy drive) ·...
AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) 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.
Chapter 7: BIOS Chipset Menu North Bridge Confi guration Memory Confi guration Memclock Mode This setting determines how the memory clock is set. Auto has the memory clock set by the code and Limit allows the user to set a standard value. MCT Timing Mode Sets the timing mode for memory.
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AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual ECC Confi guration DRAM ECC Enable DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automati- cally. Options are Enabled and Disabled. MCA DRAM ECC Logging When "Enabled", MCA DRAM ECC logging and reporting is enabled. Options are Enabled and Disabled.
HT2000 System I/O Confi guration EXB_B Split to 2 (x4) Enable or Disable EXB_B Split to 2. EXB_C Split to 2 (x4) Enable or Disable EXB_C Split to 2. HT1000 SouthBridge Confi guration HIDE XIOAPIC PCI Functions The options are Yes and No. Exit Menu Select the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.
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AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual 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.
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.
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...
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AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) 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.
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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.
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AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) 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.
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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.
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AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) 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.
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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...
Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual AMD Opteron 200 series 64-bit processors in 940-pin microPGA ZIF sockets Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset ServerWorks HT2000/1000 chipset BIOS 8 Mb AMIBIOS...
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AS1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R) User's Manual Expansion Slots One (of each) standard size (full-height full-length) 133/100 MHz PCI-X add- on cards or two PCI-Express x8 add-on cards or a combination thereof. (See Section 5-6 for details) Serverboard [1020P-T(R)/1020P-8(R)] Model: H8DSP-i/H8DSP-8 (Extended ATX) Dimensions: 9.6" x 16.2" (244 x 411 mm) Chassis: 1020P-T: SC816T-700 (1U rackmount) 1020P-TR: SC816T-R700 (1U rackmount)
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Appendix C: System Specifi cations Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F) Non-Operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-Operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A...