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  • Page 1 ® UPER 5015M-Ni UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL...
  • 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

    About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5015M-Ni. In- stallation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 5015M-Ni is an economical, dual processor server based on the SC812L-280U 1U rackmount server chassis and the PDSMU serverboard, which ®...
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni 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 SuperServer 5015M-Ni. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the PDSMU serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni 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 ... 1-4 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-6 Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview ...
  • Page 7 HDD ... 3-3 Power ... 3-3 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 ...
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Ports ... 5-16 Wake-On-LAN ... 5-16 Wake-On-Ring ... 5-17 Power SMB (I C) Connector ... 5-17 Power Supply Fail ... 5-17 Alarm Reset ... 5-17 LAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ... 5-18 Power LED ...
  • Page 9 Main BIOS Setup ... 7-2 Advanced Setup ... 7-6 Security ... 7-16 Boot ... 7-17 Exit ... 7-18 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Appendix D: System Specifi cations Table of Contents...
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Overview Supermicro's SuperServer 5015M-Ni is an economic, dual processor 1U rackmount server. The SuperServer 5015M-Ni is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC812L-280U 1U rackmount chassis and the PDSMU dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi...

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    UIO card types to add SAS ports, additional LAN ports, etc. to the serverboard. This allows the user to tailor the serverboard to their own needs. Note: the 5015M-Ni does not come with a UIO card installed. Serial ATA An on-chip (ICH7R) SATA controller is integrated into the PDSMU to provide a four-port, 3 Gb/sec Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported.

  • Page 13: Ati Graphics Controller

    ATI Graphics Controller The PDSMU features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000 graphics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifi cally for servers, featuring low power consumption, high reliability and superior longevity. 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.

  • Page 14: Server Chassis Features

    The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC812L- 280U chassis. System Power When confi gured as a SuperServer 5015M-Ni, the SC812L-280U chassis includes a 280W power supply. Control Panel The SC812L-280U control panel provides important system monitoring and control information.

  • Page 15: Contacting Supermicro

    Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 16 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni Manual Notes...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    Precautions in the next section. Preparing for Setup The box the SuperServer 5015M-Ni was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time.

  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni 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...

  • 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

    Each of these assemblies consist of three sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures to the 5015M-Ni (A) and an outer fi xed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself (B). A sliding rail guide sandwiched between the two should remain at- tached to the fi...

  • Page 21: Installing The Chassis Rails

    Position the fi xed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the 5015M-Ni making sure the screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/ right specifi c. Screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2).

  • Page 22: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni 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 SuperServer 5015M-Ni 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. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back.

  • Page 24: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    ERVER 5015M-Ni Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 5015M-Ni 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 5015M-Ni (see Figure 2-5) First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.

  • Page 25: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    (UPS). Turn on the power switch on the back of the power supply, then depress the power button on the front chassis control panel. Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 5015M-Ni Chapter 2: Server Installation...
  • Page 26 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni Manual Notes 2-10...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: System Interface

    System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system. There are also three buttons on the chassis control panel. Control Panel Buttons There are three buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button, a power on/off button and a UID button.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC812L-280U 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: Nic2

    Chapter 3: System Interface NIC2: Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing. NIC1: Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing. HDD: Indicates IDE channel 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.
  • Page 30 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni 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 SuperServer 5015M-Ni 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

    General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: Keep the area around the SuperServer 5015M-Ni clean and free of clutter. The SuperServer 5015M-Ni weighs approximately 33 lbs. (15 kg.) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight.

  • 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

    Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5015M-Ni is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 5015M-Ni 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 PDSMU 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

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up.
  • Page 37 3. Use your thumb and your index fi nger to hold the CPU at opposite sides. 4. Align pin1 of the CPU (the cor- ner marked with a triangle) with the notched corner of the CPU socket. 5. Find the corner of the CPU that has a semi-circle cutout below a gold dot (CPU key).
  • Page 38 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Installing the Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heatsink retention mechanism.

  • 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

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni 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

    Keyboard (Purple) 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. Also note that memory may be interleaved to improve performance (see step 1).
  • Page 42 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Memory Support The PDSMU supports up to 8 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM. Interleaved memory requires modules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs. Do not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds. Notes: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than 4 GB of memory.

  • Page 43: Adding Pci Cards

    Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI Expansion Slots Two riser cards are used to support add-on cards to the system. The SC812L-280U chassis can accommodate two standard (full-height full-length) and one low-profi le PCI expansion cards. PCI cards are installed into riser cards that have been pre-installed to the system. See the confi...

  • Page 44: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. SUPER PDSMU Layout LAN2 ICH7R USB2/3 SATA0 South Bridge SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 FAN5 FAN4 FAN3 Notes Jumpers not noted are for test purposes only. (not drawn to scale) COM1 USB0/1 LAN1...

  • Page 45: Pdsmu Quick Reference

    PDSMU Quick Reference Jumper Description Alarm Reset Enable JBT1 CMOS Clear Power Force-On JPG1 VGA Enable JPL1/JPL2 Giga-bit LAN 1/2 Enable Watch Dog Enable Connector Description COM1/COM2 COM1 (Port)/COM 2 (Header) Fans 1-6 Fan Headers Floppy Floppy Disk Connector IDE#1 IDE Connector Speaker Header Front Control Panel Header...

  • Page 46: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power Connector The primary ATX power supply con- nector meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin specifi cation. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • 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

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Re- fer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo- cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1.

  • Page 49: Universal Serial Bus Headers

    Universal Serial Bus Headers Four additional USB headers (USB2/3 and USB4/5) are included on the serverboard. These may be used for front side access. A USB cable (not included) is needed for the connec- tion. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 50: Chassis Intrusion

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable to inform you of a chassis intrusion. Speaker Connector The speaker connector located at J9 allows you to choose between using the internal or an external speaker.

  • Page 51: Wake-On-Ring

    Alarm Reset (JAR) The system will notify you in the event of a power supply failure. This feature assumes that Supermicro redundant power supply units are installed in the chassis. Connect a microswitch to the JAR header to disable the power supply fail alarm.

  • Page 52: Lan1/2 (Ethernet Ports)

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) Two Ethernet ports (designated LAN1 and LAN2) are located beside the VGA port on the I/O backplane. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Power LED The Power LED connector is desig- nated JLED. Connect an LED here for indication of power being supplied to the serverboard.

  • Page 53: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To m o di f y t he operat i on of t he serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector.

  • Page 54: Lan1/2 Enable/Disable

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual LAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 or JPL2 to enable or disable the onboard Ethernet (RJ45) ports LAN1 and LAN2, respectively. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog function.

  • Page 55: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    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. See the table on the right for the func- tions associated with the connection speed LED.

  • Page 56: 5-11 Floppy, Ide And Sata Drive Connections

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual 5-11 Floppy, IDE 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.

  • Page 57: Ide Connector

    IDE Connector There are no jumpers to con- fi gure the onboard IDE#1 con- nector. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. SATA Ports See the table on the right for pin defi nitions for the onboard SATA ports.
  • Page 58 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Notes 5-24...

  • Page 59: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC812L-280U 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 60: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Drive Bays (behind bezel) Keyboard Port Mouse Port USB Ports Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF2 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications. A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify the connection.

  • Page 61: System Fans

    2. Installing a new fan Replace the failed fan with an identical 10-cm 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro: p/n FAN-0059L). Install the new fan in its proper place in the chassis by position- ing it on the two mounting posts. Secure the fan to the chassis with the screws you removed previously, then attach the fan wires to the correct fan header on the serverboard.

  • Page 62: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    Accessing the Drive Bays To install/remove a disk drive in one of the IDE drive bays, you will need to gain access to the inside of the 5015M-Ni by removing the top cover of the chassis (see Figure 6-3). Figure 6-3. Removing the Top Chassis Cover...

  • Page 63: Installing Components In The 3.5" Drive Bays

    Installing Components in the 3.5" Drive Bays 1. Drive bay confi guration The 5015M-Ni has three 3.5" drive bays designed to house hard disk drives. 2. Mounting components in the drive bays First power down the system, remove the AC power cord from the power supply and then remove the top chassis cover to access the drive bays.

  • Page 64: Power Supply

    ERVER 5015M-Ni Manual Power Supply The SuperServer 5015M-Ni has a single 280 watt power supply, which is auto- switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate with a 100V to 240V input voltage. A power on/off switch is included on the back of the unit.
  • Page 65 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-5. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply...
  • Page 66 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni Manual Notes...

  • Page 67: Chapter 7: Bios

    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 Supermicro web site for any changes to the BIOS that may not be refl ected in this manual.

  • Page 68: Running Setup

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Running Setup Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (See the next page).

  • Page 69: Main Bios Setup Menu

    Chapter 7: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fi elds. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fi...
  • Page 70 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Native Mode Operation Select the native mode for ATA. The options are Serial ATA and Auto.
  • Page 71 Type Selects the type of IDE hard drive. The option Auto will allow the BIOS to automatically confi gure the parameters of the HDD installed at the connection. Enter a number between 1 to 39 to select a predetermined HDD type. Select User to allow the user to enter the parameters of the HDD installed.

  • Page 72: Advanced Setup

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>.
  • Page 73 Resume On Modem Ring Select On to “wake your system up” when an incoming call is received by your modem. The options are On and Off. Resume On PME# Select On to allow your system be woken up when signals are received by the selected PME# of a PCI slot.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Select Write Protect to prevent data from being written into the base memory area of Block 0-512K. Select Write Back to allow the CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation.
  • Page 75 Slot1 PCI-Exp. x8, Slot2 PCI-Exp. x8 and Slot3 PCI-Exp. x4 Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the following: Option ROM Scan When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual USB Function Select Enabled to activate the USB devices specifi ed. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Legacy USB Support This setting allows you to enable support for Legacy USB devices. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU.) The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. The default settings are Disabled for the Intel 5100 Series Processors and Enable for the 5000 Series Processors.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Serial Port A This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options are Enabled (user defi ned), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS- or OS- controlled). Base I/O Address This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port A. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, and 2E8.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting. Event Log Capacity This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity. It is not a setting. View DMI Event Log Highlight this item and press <Enter>...
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled.

  • Page 81: Hardware Monitor Logic

    Chapter 7: BIOS Hardware Monitor Logic Note: The Phoenix BIOS will automatically detect the type of CPU(s) and hardware monitoring chip used on the motherboard and will display the Hardware Monitoring screen accordingly. CPU Temperature Threshold This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold.

  • Page 82: Security

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.

  • Page 83: Boot

    Password on Boot This setting allows you to decide if a password is required for a user to access the system at the boot-up. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required). Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display.

  • Page 84: Exit

    UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save any changes you've made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 85: Appendix A: Bios Post Messages

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a prob- lem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages.
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values.
  • Page 87 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably.
  • Page 88 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Invalid System Confi guration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ confl ict I/O device IRQ confl ict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
  • Page 89 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter Setup and change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card).
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 91: Appendix B: Bios Post Codes

    Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual POST Code Description 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager...
  • Page 93 POST Code Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Confi gure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message...
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual POST Code Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate Erase <ESC>...
  • Page 95 POST Code Description Unknown interrupt Check Intel Branding string Alert Standard Format initialization Late init for IPMI Log error if micro-code not updated properly The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O...
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 97: Appendix C: Intel Hostraid

    Utility program to confi gure the RAID level that you desire before installing Windows XP/2000/2003 and software drivers. (The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came with your motherboard.) Note that the current version of the ICH7R SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows XP/2000/2003.
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual RAID Confi gurations The following types of RAID confi gurations are supported: RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk.
  • Page 99 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Using the Intel ICH7R SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self Test. b.
  • Page 100 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next fi...
  • Page 101 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Creating a RAID 1 Volume a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next fi...
  • Page 102 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0) a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>.
  • Page 103 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity) a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press <Enter>. c.
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Deleting a RAID Volume Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set. a. From the main menu, select item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press <Enter>.
  • Page 105 Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD Warning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID or Resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or Resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete all internal RAID confi gura- tions on the drive.
  • Page 106 After Windows XP/2000/2003 Installation is completed, the system will auto- matically reboot. i. Insert Supermicro CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during sys- tem reboot, and the Supermicro Main Screen will appear. Note: the current version of the ICH7R SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows XP/2000/2003 Operating Systems.

  • Page 107: Appendix D: System Specifi Cations

    Appendix D: System Specifi cations Appendix D System Specifi cations Processors ® Single 775-pin Intel Xeon® 3000 Series, Pentium® D, Pentium 4, and Celeron D processors at a FSB speed of 1066/667/533 MHz Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel 3010 chipset BIOS...
  • Page 108 UPER ERVER 5015M-Ni User's Manual Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 33 lbs. (15 kg.) System Cooling Two (2) 10-cm blower fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC Rated Input Current: 8A (115V) to 4A (230V) Rated Input Frequency: 50-60 Hz...

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