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  • Page 1 UPER ® AS1021M-T2R USER’S MANUAL 1.0a...
  • Page 2 Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 3: Preface

    SC815TQ-R650 chassis, which comprise the AS1021M-T2R. Chapter 2: Server Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the AS1021M-T2R into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
  • Page 4 AS1021M-T2R 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 AS1021M-T2R. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DMR-i2 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    AS1021M-T2R 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 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-6 Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview ... 2-1 Unpacking the System ...
  • 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 Processor and Heatsink Installation ... 5-2 Connecting Cables ... 5-5 Connecting Data Cables ...
  • Page 8 AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Overheat LED ... 5-17 Wake-On-LAN ... 5-18 Wake-On-Ring ... 5-18 PWR I C ... 5-18 IPMB ... 5-18 3rd Power Supply Alarm Reset Header ... 5-19 Compact Flash Card PWR Connector ... 5-19 SGPIO ... 5-19 Power Fail Header ... 5-20 Jumper Settings ...
  • Page 9 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ... 7-1 Main Menu ... 7-2 Advanced Settings Menu ... 7-2 Boot Menu ... 7-16 Security Menu ... 7-17 Exit Menu ... 7-18 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix C: System Specifi...
  • Page 10 AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Overview The AS1021M-T2R is a 1U server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC815TQ-R650 server chassis and the H8DMR-i2 dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the AS1021M-T2R (www.supermicro.com/aplus).
  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the AS1021M-T2R lies the H8DMR-i2, a dual processor serverboard based on nVidia's MCP55 Pro chipset. Below are the main features of the H8DMR- i2 (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).
  • Page 13: Server Chassis Features

    CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue. Server Chassis Features The AS1021M-T2R is a high-end, scaleable server platform built upon the SC815TQ-R650 1U server chassis. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC815TQ-R650 chassis.
  • Page 14 AS1021M-T2R User's Manual I/O Backplane The SC815TQ-R650 is an ATX form factor chassis that is designed to be used in a 1U rackmount confi guration. Ports on the I/O backplane include 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

    Figure 1-1. nVidia MCP55 Pro Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. 128-bit data + 16-bit ECC DDR2-667/533/400 DIMM 1B DIMM 1A AMD Opteron Processor (CPU2) DIMM 2B DIMM 2A PCI-X CH B PCI-X 133 MHz Slot...
  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the AS1021M-T2R was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touching 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 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).
  • Page 20: Installing The System Into A Rack

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the AS1021M-T2R 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

    AS1021M-T2R 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: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the AS1021M-T2R into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow the server will extend out the front of the rack.
  • Page 24: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the AS1021M-T2R 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.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System...
  • Page 26: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives and SATA backplane 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.
  • Page 27: Chapter 3: System Interface

    System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SATA 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 and an on/off switch on the power supply.
  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of th SC815TQ-R650 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: Power

    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 Each Serial ATA drive carrier has two LEDs. Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SATA drive car- rier indicates drive activity.
  • Page 30 AS1021M-T2R 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 1021M-T2R 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

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual The power supply power cords 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).
  • Page 33: Esd Precautions

    contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present. After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure 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.
  • Page 34: Operating Precautions

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1021M-T2R is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 1021M-T2R system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
  • Page 35: Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the H8DMR-i2 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 chas- sis completely when you have fi...
  • Page 36: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    AS1021M-T2R 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...
  • Page 37 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 3. Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the socket. Once aligned, carefully place the CPU into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the socket, move the CPU horizontally or vertically or rub the CPU against the socket or against any pins of the socket, which may damage the CPU and/or the socket.
  • Page 38 AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Installing the Heatsink Retention Modules Two heatsink retention modules (BKT-0012L) and four screws are included in the retail box. Once installed, these are used to help attach the heatsinks to the CPUs. To install, align the module with the standoffs of the preinstalled CPU backplate and with the four feet on the module contacting the serverboard.
  • Page 39: Connecting Cables

    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...
  • Page 40: Connecting The Control Panel

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indi- cators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.
  • Page 41: I/O Ports

    Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-2. Rear Panel I/O Ports Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.
  • Page 42 AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Memory Support The H8DMR-i2 supports single or dual-channel, registered ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM. Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory are supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots (see note on previous page and charts on following page).
  • Page 43 Figure 5-3b. Top View of DDR 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 gurations with DIMMs spread over both CPUs (and not like the con- fi...
  • Page 44: Adding Pci Cards

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI Expansion Slots The H8DMR-i2 has two x8 PCI-Express slots, one PCI-X 133 MHz slot and one PCI-X 100 MHz slot. (On the H8DMR-82, the 100 MHz PCI-X slot supports Zero Channel RAID.) The SC815TQ-R650 chassis can accommodate one standard size (full height full length) and one low profi...
  • Page 45: Serverboard Details

    Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. H8DMR-i2 Layout BIOS SIM1U JBT1 Battery JPX1A/JPX1B C1/JI ES1000 uPD720400 JPG1 Slot 7: 100 MHz PCI-X (ZCR) Slot 6: 133 MHz PCI-X Speaker USB2/3 SATA1 JCF1 COM2 JWF1 SATA0 Note: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup (not drawn to scale) PWR I...
  • Page 46: H8Dmr-I2 Quick Reference

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual H8DMR-i2 Quick Reference Jumpers Description 3rd Power Fail Detect En/Dis Closed (Enabled) JBT1 CMOS Clear JCF1 Compact Flash Master/Slave C1/2 C to PCI Enable/Disable JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable JPX1A PCI-X Slot #6 Freq. Select JPX1B PCI-X Slots #7 Freq. Select...
  • Page 47: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables ATX Power Connector The primary ATX power supply con- nector (JPW1) meets the SSI (Super- set ATX) 20-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 48: Power Led

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. HDD LED The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1.
  • Page 49: Power Fail Led

    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. Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo- cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1.
  • Page 50: Extra Usb Headers

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Extra USB Headers F o u r 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.
  • Page 51: Power Led/Speaker

    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.
  • Page 52: Wake-On-Lan

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual 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. (Note: Wake-On-LAN from S3, S4, S5 are supported by LAN1.
  • Page 53: 3Rd Power Supply Alarm Reset Header

    3rd Power Supply Alarm Reset Header Connect JAR to the alarm reset but- ton on your chassis (if available) or to a microswitch to allow you to turn off the alarm that sounds when a power supply module fails. See the table on the right for pin defi...
  • Page 54: Power Fail Header

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Power Fail Header Connect a cable from your power sup- ply to the Power Fail header to provide you with warning of a power supply failure. The warning signal is passed through the PWR_LED pin to indicate a power failure.
  • Page 55: Cmos Clear

    CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS and will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS. To clear CMOS, 1) First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s). 2) With the power disconnected, short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as a small screwdriver for at least four seconds.
  • Page 56: Watch Dog

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Watch Dog JWD controls Watch Dog, a system monitor that takes action when a soft- ware application freezes the system. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause WD to reset the system if an application is hung up. Jumping pins 2-3 will gen- erate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that is hung up.
  • Page 57: Compact Flash Master/Slave

    Compact Flash Master/ Slave The JCF1 jumper allows you to as- sign either master or slave status to a compact fl ash card populating the JIDE1 slot . See the table on the right for jumper settings. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Compact Flash Master/Slave Jumper Settings (JCF1)
  • Page 58: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual 5-10 Onboard Indicators LAN1/LAN2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each Gigabit LAN port, one LED indicates activity when blinking while the other LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection.
  • Page 59: 5-11 Floppy, Ide, And Sata Drive Connections

    5-11 Floppy, IDE, 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 60: Ide Connector

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual IDE Connector There are no jumpers to confi g- ure the onboard JIDE1 connec- tor. 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 through SATA5.
  • Page 61: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC815TQ-R650 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 62: Control Panel

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim DVD-ROM Drive Power Supply Modules USB Ports Mouse/Keyboard 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.
  • Page 63: System Fans

    Replace the failed fan with an identical 40-mm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro: p/n FAN-0086L). Push the new fan into the vacant space in the hous- ing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans.
  • Page 64: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans Drive Bay Installation/Removal Removing the Front Bezel If your system has a front bezel (optional) attached to the chassis, you must fi rst remove it to gain access to the drive bays. To remove the bezel, fi rst unlock the front of the chassis then press the release knob (see Figure 6-3).
  • Page 65: Accessing The Drive Bays

    DVD-ROM/Floppy Disk Drives: For installing/removing a DVD-ROM or fl oppy disk drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the AS1021M-T2R by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Instal- lation"...
  • Page 66: Sata Drive Installation

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual SATA Drive Installation 1. Mounting a SATA drive in a drive carrier The SATA 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.
  • Page 67 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SATA drives The SATA 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.
  • Page 68: 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 AS1021M-T2R accomodates only slim-line DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim-line DVD-ROM drive in the AS1021M-T2R server.
  • Page 69: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The AS1021M-T2R has a 650 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.
  • Page 70 AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Figure 6-6. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply 6-10...
  • Page 71: Chapter 7: Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8DMR-i2. 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 72: Main Menu

    AS1021M-T2R 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.
  • Page 73 Advanced ACPI Confi guration ACPI Version Features Use this setting the determine which ACPI version to use. Options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. ACPI APIC Support Determines whether to include the ACPI APIC table pointer in the RSDT pointer list.
  • Page 74 AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Floppy/IDE/SATA Confi guration Onboard Floppy Controller Use this setting to Enable or Disable the onboard fl oppy controller. Floppy A Move the cursor to these fi elds via up and down <arrow> keys to select the fl oppy type.
  • Page 75 Primary 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 AS1021M-T2R User's Manual DMA Mode Selects the DAM Mode. MWDMA0. MDWDMA1, MWDMA2, UDMA0. UDMA1, UDMA2, UDMA3, UDMA4 and UDMA5. (SWDMA=Single Word DMA, MWDMA=Multi Word DMA, UDMA=UltraDMA.) S.M.A.R.T. Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select "Auto" to allow BIOS to auto detect hard disk drive support.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS PIO Mode PIO (Programmable I/O) mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to allow AMI BIOS to auto detect the PIO mode.
  • Page 78 AS1021M-T2R User's Manual PCI/PnP Confi guration Load Onboard LAN Option ROM Use this setting to Enable or Disable the onboard option ROM. 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...
  • Page 79: Advanced Chipset Control

    Advanced Chipset Control NorthBridge Confi guration Memory Confi guration Memclock Mode This setting determines how the memory clock is set. Auto has the memory clock by code and Limit allows the user to set a standard value. MCT Timing Mode Sets the timing mode for memory.
  • Page 80 AS1021M-T2R User's Manual DRAM Scrub Redirect Allows system to correct DRAM ECC errors immediately, even with background scrubbing on. Options are Enabled and Disabled. DRAM BG Scrub Corrects memory errors so later reads are correct. Options are Dis- abled and various times in nanoseconds and microseconds.
  • Page 81 MAC1 LAN1 Settings are Auto and Disabled for MAC1 LAN1. MAC1 LAN1 Bridge Settings are Enabled and Disabled for MAC1 LAN1 bridge. Legacy USB Support Select "Enabled" to enable the support for USB Legacy. Disable Legacy support if there are no USB devices installed in the system. "Auto" disabled Legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
  • Page 82: Dmi Event Logging

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual address and IRQ 3 for the interrupt address. The options are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3. Serial Port 2 Mode Tells BIOS which mode to select for serial port 2. The options are Normal, IrDA and ASKIR.
  • Page 83: System Fan Monitor

    Redirection After BIOS POST Options are Disable (no redirection after BIOS POST), Boot Loader (redirection during POST and during boot loader) and Always (redirection always active). Note that some OS's may not work with this set to Always. Terminal Type Selects the type of the target terminal.
  • Page 84 AS1021M-T2R User's Manual FAN1 Speed through FAN5 Speed The speeds of the onboard fans (in rpm) are displayed here. FAN1 Speed Down Time Use the "+" and "-" keys to set the fan speed time interval of the ramp down.
  • Page 85 IPMI 1.5 Confi guration View BMC System Event Log Pressing the Enter key will open the following settings. Use the "+" and "-" keys to navigate through the system event log. Clear BMC System Event Log Selecting this and pressing the Enter key will clear the BMC system event log.
  • Page 86: Boot Menu

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Startup Delay Use this setting to Enable or Disable the startup delay. Event Message for PEF Action Use this setting to Enable or Disable event messages for a PEF action. BMC Watch Dog Timer Action This setting is used to set the Watch Dog function. The options are Disabled, Reset System, Power Down and Power Cycle.
  • Page 87: Security Menu

    Chapter 7: BIOS CD/DVD Drives This feature allows the user to specify the Boot sequence from available CD/DVD drives. OS Installation Change this setting if using a 64-bit Linux operating system. The available options are Other and 64-bit Linux 2.6.9. Security Menu AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password.
  • Page 88: Exit Menu

    AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Exit Menu Select the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to leave BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system confi guration parameters can take effect.
  • Page 89: Appendix A: Bios Error Beep Codes

    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 90 AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 91: Appendix B: Bios Post Checkpoint Codes

    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 92 AS1021M-T2R 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.
  • Page 93 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 94 AS1021M-T2R 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 95 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 96 AS1021M-T2R 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 97 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...
  • Page 98 AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 99: Appendix C: System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual AMD Socket F type processors Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset nVidia MCP55 Pro chipset BIOS 8 Mb Phoenix® Flash ROM Memory Capacity Eight 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of registered ECC DDR2- 667/533 or 32 GB of registered ECC DDR2-400 SDRAM...
  • Page 100 AS1021M-T2R User's Manual Serverboard H8DMR-i2 (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions: 12 x 13.05 in (305 x 331 mm) Chassis SC815TQ-R650 Form Factor: 1U rackmount Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17 x 1.7 x 25.6 in. (432 x 43 x 650 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 41 lbs. (18.6 kg.)
  • Page 101 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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