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  • Page 1 AS 1040C-T AS 1040C-8 USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Preface

    About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the AS1040C-T/1040C-T/1040C- 8. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The 1040C-T/1040C-8 is a high-end 1U rackmount server based on the SC818TQ+1000/SC818S+-1000 server chassis and the H8QCE+/H8QC8+ serverboard, which supports four AMD Opteron™...
  • Page 4 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 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 1040C-T/1040C-8. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8QCE+/H8QC8+ serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 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 ...
  • Page 7 Chapter 4: System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions ... 4-1 General Safety Precautions ... 4-2 ESD Precautions ... 4-3 Operating Precautions ... 4-4 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ... 5-1 Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis ... 5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...
  • Page 8 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Chassis Intrusion ... 5-16 Wake-On-LAN ... 5-17 Wake-On-Ring ... 5-17 Overheat LED ... 5-17 3rd Power Supply Alarm Reset Header ... 5-17 C Header for Power Supply ... 5-18 SMBus Header ... 5-18 Additional Fan Headers ... 5-18 Compact Flash Power Headers ...
  • Page 9 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ... 7-1 Main Menu ... 7-2 Advanced Settings Menu ... 7-2 Boot Menu ... 7-15 Security Menu ... 7-17 Exit Menu ... 7-17 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes ... A-1 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes ... B-1 Appendix C: System Specifi...
  • Page 10 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Overview The AS1040C-T/1040C-8 is a high-end quad processor server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC818TQ+1000/SC818S+-1000 1U server chassis and the H8QCE+/H8QC8+ serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 1040C-T/1040C-8. In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the 1040C-T/1040C-8: One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824(B)]...
  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    The H8QCE+/H8QC8+ supports four 940-pin AMD Opteron 800 Series 64-bit pro- cessors. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com/aplus/). Memory The H8QCE+/H8QC8+ has sixteen 184-pin DIMM slots (four for each CPU), which support up to 32 GB of registered ECC DDR400/333 SDRAM or up to 64 GB of registered ECC DDR266 SDRAM.
  • Page 13: Server Chassis Features

    Other Features Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni- tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue. Server Chassis Features The 1040C-T/1040C-8 is a high-end, scaleable server platform. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC818TQ+1000/SC818S+-1000 server chassis.
  • Page 14 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Front Control Panel The control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity and overheat/fan fail. A main power button and a system reset button are also included. I/O Backplane The I/O backplane on the SC818S+-1000 provides one PCI expansion slot, one COM port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
  • Page 15: System Block Diagram

    DIMMs C1-C4 AMD Opteron CPU #3 16 x 16 HT link 128-bit data + 16-bit ECC (1 GHz) DIMMs B1-B4 AMD Opteron CPU #2 Slot #1: PCI-X 100 MHz Slot #2: PCI-X 100 MHz Dual SCSI Channels PCI-X CH A PCI-X CH B 8132 Slot #3: PCI-X 100 MHz...
  • Page 16 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 1040C-T/1040C-8 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 1040C-T/1040C-8 system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled.
  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    • Allow the hot plug SATA/SCSI drives and power supply units to cool before touch- ing them. • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
  • Page 19: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tem- perature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equip- ment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
  • Page 20: Installing The System Into A Rack

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the system 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.
  • Page 21: Installing The Outer Rails

    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.
  • Page 22: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 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.
  • Page 23: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 1040C-T/1040C-8 in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the server (see Figure 2-4) First, release the retention screws that secure the system to the rack.
  • Page 24 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Figure 2-4. Accessing the Inside of the System...
  • Page 25: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA/SCSI drives 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. For servicing the DVD- ROM and fl...
  • Page 26 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Notes 2-10...
  • Page 27: Chapter 3: System Interface

    System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SATA/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 but- tons on the chassis control panel.
  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC818S+-1000 chassis has fi ve LEDs. These LEDs 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.
  • Page 29: Hdd

    HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 1040C-T/1040C-8, this light indicates SATA/SCSI and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing. Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. Drive Carrier LEDs SATA Drives (1040C-T) Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED.
  • Page 30 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 31: Chapter 4: System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the AS1040C-T/1040C-8 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.
  • Page 32: General Safety Precautions

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 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). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 33: Esd Precautions

    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. The following measures are generally suffi cient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD: Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
  • Page 34: Operating Precautions

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1040C- T/1040C-8 is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 1040C-T/1040C-8 system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.
  • Page 35: Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the H8QCE+/H8QC8+ serverboard, 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. Remember to close the chassis completely when you have fi...
  • Page 36: Mounting The Serverboard Into A Chassis

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 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.
  • Page 37: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    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 Processor (must populate all four CPU sockets) 1.
  • Page 38 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 5. Gently press the CPU socket lever down until it locks in the plastic tab. Repeat these steps to install additional CPUs into the other three sockets. Installing the Heatsink Retention Modules Four heatsink retention modules (BKT-0005) and eight screws are included in the retail box.
  • Page 39 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-1. CPU Backplate/Heatsink Retention Module Installation...
  • Page 40: Connecting Cables

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 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 to prevent them from blocking the airfl...
  • Page 41: I/O Ports

    All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cable to simplify the connection. The red wire in the ribbon cable plugs into pin 1 of JF1. Connect the other end of the cable to the Control Panel printed circuit board, located just behind the system status LEDs in the chassis.
  • Page 42: Installing Memory

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Installing Memory Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage. 1. Insert each memory module vertically into its slot, beginning with CPU1 slot 1A, then 1B, etc.. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the module incorrectly (see Figure 5-4).
  • Page 43: Adding Pci Cards

    Figure 5-4. Side and Top Views of DDR Installation To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. The release tabs should close - if they do not you should close them yourself. Note the notch in the slot and on the bottom of the DIMM. These prevent the DIMM from being installed incorrectly.
  • Page 44: Serverboard Details

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-5. H8QC8+/H8QCE+ Serverboard Layout CPU3 FAN7/CPU3 DIMMC4 DIMMC3 DIMMC2 USB0/1 DIMMC1 COM1 DIMMD4 DIMMD3 DIMMD2 DIMMD1 JLAN1 CPU2 JLAN2 FAN8/CPU4 FAN9 82546 Slot 6: PCI-E x8 JPL1 Rage XL Graphics JPG1 nFAN4 JWOL Battery JUSB2/3 nFAN3 Notes:...
  • Page 45: H8Qc8+/H8Qce+ Quick Reference

    H8QC8+/H8QCE+ Quick Reference Jumpers Description 3rd Power Fail Detect JBT1 CMOS Clear JP1/JP2 Compact Flash Drive Select JPA1* SCSI Enable/Disable JPA2/JPA3* SCSI CH A/B Termination JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable JPL1 GLAN Enable/Disable Watch Dog Connectors Description COM1, COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Port/Header FAN 1-9 System/CPU Fan Headers Floppy...
  • Page 46: Connector Defi Nitions

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power Connector The primary ATX power supply con- nector (J1B1) meets the SSI (Super- set ATX) 24-pin specifi cation. Refer to the table on the right for the pin defi ni- tions of the ATX 24-pin power connec- tor.
  • Page 47: Hdd Led

    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 nitions. NIC1 LED The NIC1 (Network Interface Control- ler) LED connection is located on pins...
  • Page 48: Power Fail Led

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi ni- tions. This feature is only available for systems with redundant power supplies.
  • Page 49: Extra Usb Headers

    Extra USB 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. A USB cable (not included) is needed for the connection.
  • Page 50: Power Led/Keylock/Speaker

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Power LED/Keylock/Speaker On the JF2 header, pins 2, 4 and 6 are for the power LED, pins 8 and 10 are for the keylock and pins 1, 3, 5 and 7 are for the speaker (there is no pin 9).
  • Page 51: Wake-On-Lan

    Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header is desig- nated JWOL. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. You must have a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN connector and cable to use the Wake- On-LAN feature. Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is desig- nated JWOR.
  • Page 52: I C Header For Power Supply

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual C Header for Power Supply The I C header at J16 may be used to monitor the power supply. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. SMBus Header The JSMB header is provided for System Management Bus connec- tion.
  • Page 53: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    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.
  • Page 54: Scsi Controller Enable/Disable

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual SCSI Controller Enable/ Disable (1040C-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 (1040C-8 only) Jumpers JPA2 and JPA3 are used to...
  • Page 55: Watch Dog Enable/Disable

    Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Pins 1-2 will cause WD to reset the system if an applica- tion has frozen. Pins 2-3 will disable the Watch Dog feature.
  • Page 56: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each Gb LAN port, the yellow (right) LED indicates activity while the left LED may be green, orange or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
  • Page 57: Floppy, Ide, Parallel Port, Scsi And Sata Drive Connections

    5-12 Floppy, IDE, Parallel Port, SCSI and SATA Drive Connections Use the following information to connect 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. A single fl...
  • Page 58: Ide Connectors

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to confi g- ure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 connectors. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions (IDE#1/IDE#2) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi...
  • Page 59: Parallel Port Connector

    Parallel Port Connector The parallel (printer) port is located on the I/O backplane. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. SATA Ports There are no jumpers to con- fi gure the SATA ports, which are designated SATA0-SATA3. See the table on the right for pin defi...
  • Page 60: Scsi Connectors

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual SCSI Connectors (1040C-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...
  • Page 61: 5-13 Enabling Sata Raid

    5-13 Enabling SATA RAID Serial ATA (SATA) Serial ATA (SATA) is a physical storage interface that employs a single cable with a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices. This connection is a serial link that supports a SATA transfer rate from 150 MBps. The serial cables used in SATA are thinner than the traditional cables used in Parallel ATA (PATA) and can extend up to one meter in length, compared to only 40 cm for PATA cables.
  • Page 62 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 2. Use the arrow keys to move to the "Advanced" menu, then scroll down to "IDE Confi guration" and press the <Enter> key. Once in the IDE Confi guration submenu, scroll down to "Confi guration nVidia RAID ROM" and press <Enter> to access that submenu.
  • Page 63: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC818S+-1000 chassis. For component installation, 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.
  • Page 64: Control Panel

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim DVD-ROM Drive Power Supply Module USB Ports Mouse/Keyboard COM1 Port 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. These wires have been bundled together as a ribbon cable to simplify the connec- tion.
  • Page 65: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans Six 4-cm fans provide the cooling for the 1040C-T/1040C-8. 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 works to dampen vibra- tion levels.
  • Page 66: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SATA/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/SCSI drives.
  • Page 67: Sata/Scsi Drive Installation

    SATA/SCSI Drive Installation 1. Mounting a SATA/SCSI 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.
  • Page 68 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 2. Installing/removing SATA/SCSI drives The SATA/SCSI drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These hard drives are hot-swappable, 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.
  • Page 69: Dvd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation

    DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM and fl oppy drive bays. The 1040C-T/1040C-8 accomodates only slim DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim DVD-ROM drive in the server.
  • Page 70: Power Supply

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Power Supply The AS1040C-T/1040C-8 has a single 1000 watt power supply, which is auto-switch- ing capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off.
  • Page 71 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-6. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply...
  • Page 72 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Notes 6-10...
  • Page 73: Chapter 7: Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8QCE+/H8QC8+. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a fl ash chip and can be easily upgraded using a fl oppy disk-based program. 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.
  • Page 74: Main Menu

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Main Menu When you fi rst enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main Menu screen. You can always return to the Main Menu by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen with the arrow keys. The Main Menu 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.
  • Page 75 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Highlight one of the items above and press <Enter> to access the submenu for that item. Type Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed, Auto, CDROM and ARMD. LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive.
  • Page 76 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 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.
  • Page 77 ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection This setting allows AMI BIOS to auto-detect the 80-Pin ATA(PI) cable. The options are Host, Device and Host & Device. SATA0 IDE Interface This setting is used to Enable or Disable the serial controller for SATA0. SATA1 IDE Interface This setting is used to Enable or Disable the serial controller for SATA1.
  • Page 78 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual PCI/PnP Confi guration Clear NVRAM Select Yes to clear NVRAM during boot-up. The options are Yes and No. Plug & Play OS Select Yes to allow the OS to confi gure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug &...
  • Page 79 Available and Reserved. DMA Channel0/Channel1/Channel3/Channel5/Channel6/Channel7 Select Available to indicate that a specifi c DMA channel is available to be used by a PCI/PnP device. Select Reserved if the DMA channel specifi ed is reserved for a Legacy ISA device. The options are Available and Reserved. Reserved Memory Size This feature specifi...
  • Page 80: Chipset Menu

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual ports on computer systems use IRQ7 and I/O Port 378H as the standard setting. Select 278 to allow the parallel port to use 278 as its I/O port address. Select 3BC to allow the parallel port to use 3BC as its I/O port address. Parallel Port Mode Specify the parallel port mode.
  • Page 81 Hardware Memory Hole When "Enabled", allows software memory remapping around the memory hole. Options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: this is only supported by Rev E0 processors and above. Node Interleaving Use this setting to Enable or Disable node interleaving. Bank Swizzle Mode The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 82 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Data Cache BG Scrub Allows L1 cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Options are Disabled and various times in nanoseconds and microseconds. IOMMU Option Menu IOMMU Mode IOMMU is supported on Linux-based systems to convert 32-bit I/O addresses to 64-bit.
  • Page 83: Power Menu

    ACPI Confi guration Advanced ACPI Confi guration ACPI 2.0 Features "Yes" enables RSDP pointers to 64-bit fi xed system description pages. Options are Yes and No. ACPI APIC Support Select "Enabled" to allow the ACPI APIC table pointer to be included in the RSDP pointer list.
  • Page 84 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Hyper Transport Confi guration CPU0: CPU1 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. Options are Auto, 200 MHz, 400 MHz, 600 MHz, 800 MHz and 1 GHz.
  • Page 85 PCI Express Confi guration Active State Power Management Use this setting to Enable or Disable PCI Express L0s and L1 link power states. AMD PowerNow Confi guration This setting is used to Enable or Disable the AMD PowerNow feature. SMBIOS Confi guration SMBIOS SMI Support Enable or Disable SMBIOS wrapper support for PnP function 50h-54h.
  • Page 86: System Health Monitor

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual System Health Monitor CPU Overheat Temperature Use the "+" and "-" keys to set the CPU temperature threshold to between 65 and 90 C. When this threshold is exceeded, the overheat LED on the chassis will light up and an alarm will sound. The LED and alarm will turn off once the CPU temperature has dropped to 5 degrees below the threshold set.
  • Page 87: Boot Menu

    Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Menu This feature allows the user to confi gure the following items: 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.
  • Page 88: Boot Device Priority

    AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to prioritize the sequence for the Boot Device. The devices to set are: · 1st Boot Device · 2nd Boot Device · 3rd Boot Device · 4th Boot Device Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the Boot sequence from available hard disk drives.
  • Page 89: Security Menu

    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.
  • Page 90 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 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.
  • Page 91: Appendix A: Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A 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.
  • Page 92 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 93: Appendix B: Bios Post Checkpoint Codes

    Appendix B 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...
  • Page 94 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 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.
  • Page 95 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.
  • Page 96 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 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.
  • Page 97 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.
  • Page 98 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 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.
  • Page 99 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...
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  • Page 101: Appendix C: System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Quad AMD Opteron™ 800 Series 64-bit processors in 940-pin micro PGA ZIF sockets Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset nVidia nForce Pro 2200 (CK804)/AMD 8132 chipset BIOS 8 Mb AMIBIOS®...
  • Page 102 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Serverboard 1040C-T: H8QCE+ (Extended ATX form factor) 1040C-8: H8QC8+ (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions (both): 16 x 13 in (406 x 330 mm) Chassis 1040C-T: SC818TQ+1000, Form Factor: 1U rackmount 1040C-8: SC818S+-1000, Form Factor: 1U rackmount Dimensions (both): (HxWxD) 1.7 x 17.2 x 27 in. (43 x 437 x 686 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 47 lbs (21.4 kg) System Cooling...
  • Page 103 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certifi...
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