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  • Page 1 UPER ® 6014P-32 UPER ERVER 6014P-32R 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 6014P-32 and 6014P-32R. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 6014P-32/6014P-32R is a high-end 1U rackmount server based on the SC816A-700/SC816A-R700 1U rackmount server chassis and the X6DHP- 3G2 serverboard, which supports single or dual Intel®...
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R 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 SuperServer 6014P-32/6014P-32R. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6DHP-3G2 serverboard, includ- ing the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R 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 ... 1-4 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-6 Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview ...
  • Page 7 HDD ... 3-3 Power ... 3-3 SAS/SATA Drive Carrier LEDs ... 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 ...
  • Page 8 SAS/SATA Drive Installation ... 6-5 DVD/CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ... 6-7 Power Supply ... 6-8 6014P-32R: Power Supply Failure ... 6-8 6014P-32R: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ... 6-8 6014P-32: Power Supply Failure ... 6-9 6014P-32: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ... 6-9 viii...
  • Page 9 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ... 7-1 Running Setup ... 7-2 Main BIOS Setup ... 7-2 Main BIOS Setup Menu ... 7-3 Advanced Setup ... 7-6 Security ... 7-16 Boot ... 7-18 Exit ... 7-19 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes ... A-1 Appendix B: Software Installation ...
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Overview The SuperServer 6014P-32/6014P-32R is a high-end dual processor, 1U rackmount server is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC816A-700/SC816A-R700 1U rackmount chassis and the X6DHP-3G2 Xeon dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 6014P-32/6014P-32R (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6014P-32/6014P-32R lies the X6DHP-3G2 a dual Xeon processor serverboard designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X6DHP-3G2. See Figure 1-1 for a system block diagram of the chipset.

  • Page 13: Ati Graphics Controller

    ATI Graphics Controller An ATI video controller based on the Rage XL 8 MB graphics chip is integrated onboard the X6DHP-3G2. Onboard Controllers/Ports The X6DHP-3G2 provides one fl oppy drive controller and two onboard IDE control- lers, which support up to four hard drives or ATAPI devices. Backpanel I/O ports include one COM port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a UID button and a video (monitor) port.

  • Page 14: Server Chassis Features

    ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual Server Chassis Features The SuperServer 6014P-32/6014P-32R is built upon Supermicro's SC816A-700/ SC816A-R700 1U chassis and features four hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays, a slim DVD-ROM drive, a slim 3.5" fl oppy drive and a revolutionary cooling design that can keep today's most powerful processors running well below their temperature thresholds.

  • Page 15: Cooling System

    Cooling System The SC816A-700/SC816A-R700 chassis has an innovative cooling design that features fi ve sets of 40-mm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section of the chassis. There is a "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in BIOS (see Chapter 7) that allows chassis fan speed to be determined by system temperature [recom- mended setting is "3-pin (Server)].

  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual 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.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it. Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the 6014P-32/6014P- 32R. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi...

  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location - Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffi...

  • 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

    ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 6014P-32/6014P-32R 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

    UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R 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 If you are installing the SuperServer 6014P-32/6014P-32R into a Telco type rack, follow the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack.

  • Page 24: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6014P-32/6014P-32R 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.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System...

  • Page 26: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SCSI/SATA drives and SCSI/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 chassis control panel as well as others on the SAS/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.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC816A-700/SC816A-R700 chassis has six LEDs, which provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.

  • Page 29: Hdd

    SAS/SATA and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing. Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply module(s). With the 6014P-32, this LED should always be green when the system is operating. On the 6014P-32R, this LED turns amber in the event of a power supply failure or if a power supply cord is disconnected or loose.
  • Page 30 UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R 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 SuperServer 6014P-32/6014P-32R 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 6014P-32/6014P-32R clean and free of clutter. The SuperServer 6014P-32/6014P-32R weighs approximately 57(60) lbs (25.9/27.3 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

    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

    Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6014P-32/6014P-32R is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6014P-32/6014P-32R system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery...

  • Page 35: Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X6DHP-3G2 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

    UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, 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 5. Screw in two diagonal screws until just snug (eg. screws #1 and #2 in Figure 5-2 - do not fully tighten), then do the same with the remaining two diagonal screws. Finish by fully tightening all four screws (see Figure 5-2). 6.

  • Page 38: Connecting Cables

    UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R 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 preconfi...

  • Page 39: Connecting The Control Panel

    Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-3 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indi- cators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.

  • Page 40: I/O Ports

    Figure 5-4 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-4. 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. Also note that the memory is inter- leaved to improve performance (see step 1).
  • Page 41 Memory Support The X6DHP-3G2 supports up to 16 GB of registered ECC DDR2-400 SDRAM. You should not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds. Refer to Figures 5-5a and 5-5b for installing and removing memory modules. Figure 5-5a. Installing DIMM into Slot Notch Release Note: Notches...

  • Page 42: Adding Pci Cards

    Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI slots The 6014P-32/6014P-32R can accommodate add-on cards in both PCI-X 100 MHz slots with the use of two riser cards, which have been preinstalled in the system: the CSE-RR1U-X riser supports a low profi le card in slot #1 and the CSE-RR1U-XR riser supports a standard size card in slot #2.

  • Page 43: Serverboard Details

    Serverboard Details Figure 5-6. SUPER X6DHP-3G2 Layout JSM1 LE4/5/6/7 Controller JPS1 Internal Control- COM2 JWF1 JWF2 USB2/3 FAN9/10 Notes: Jumpers not noted are for test purposes only. For RAID to function properly, please install the ZCR card in slot #1. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup (not drawn to scale) COM1...

  • Page 44: X6Dhp-3G2 Quick Reference

    UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual X6DHP-3G2 Quick Reference Jumper Description JBT1 CMOS Clear JPG1 VGA Enable JPL1 JLAN Enable JPS1 SAS Enable JWD1 Watch Dog Enable Connector Description COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Port/Header Fans 1-10 System Fan Headers Floppy Floppy Disk Drive Connector...

  • Page 45: Connector Defi Nitions

    Connector Defi nitions ATX Power Connection The power supply connector meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 20-pin specifi ca- tion. You can only use a 20-pin power supply cable on the serverboard. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 46: Power Led

    UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R 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 47: Power Fail Led

    This only applies to systems with redundant power supplies (not the 6014P-32). UID Button/LED There is a Unit Identifi er indicator lo- cated next to the VGA Connector on the serverboard.

  • Page 48: Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers

    UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers Two additional USB headers (USB2/3) are located near the SATA ports on the serverboard. These are included for front chassis access. A USB cable (not included) is needed for the con- nection.

  • Page 49: Power Led/Speaker

    Power LED/Speaker On the JDI header, pins 1-3 are for a power LED, pins 4-7 are for the speaker. See the table on the right for speaker pin definitions. The speaker connector pins are for use with an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6-7 with a jumper.

  • Page 50: Smb

    UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual The System Management Bus header (for the PCI bus) designated J22 is located near the battery. Connect the appropriate cable here to utilize SMB on your system. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions.

  • Page 51: Jumper Settings

    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 52: Jlan Enable/Disable

    UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual JLAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to enable or disable the JLAN1 and JLAN2 Ethernet ports. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled SAS Controller Enable JPS1 enables or disables the Adapt- ec 9140W SAS controller on the serverboard.

  • Page 53: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    5-10 Onboard Indicators JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each Gigabit LAN port, the right LED indicates activity while the left LED may be green, orange or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the right for the functions associated with the left (connection speed) LED.

  • Page 54: 5-11 Sata, Floppy And Hard Drive Connections

    UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual 5-11 SATA, Floppy and Hard 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 55: Ide Connectors

    IDE Connectors See the table on the right for pin defi nitions for the onboard IDE#1 and #2 connectors. SATA Connectors See the table on the right for pin defi nitions for the onboard SATA connectors. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi...
  • Page 56 UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual Notes 5-22...

  • Page 57: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform main- tenance on the SC816A-700/SC816A-R700 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encoun- tered. 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 58: Control Panel

    PCI Expansion Slot USB0/1 Ports Mouse/Keyboard Ports Notes: The 6014P-32 shares the same rear view as shown above but has a cover plate over the second (redundant) power supply module area. 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 59: System Fans

    Replace the failed fan with an identical 40-mm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro: p/n FAN-0085). Push the new fan into the vacant space in the housing 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 60: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    fl oppy disk drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the system by remov- ing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "DVD/CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions. Note: Only "slim" DVD/CD-ROM and fl oppy drive will fi t into the 6014P-32/6014P- 32R.

  • Page 61: Sas/Sata Drive Installation

    SAS/SATA Drive Installation 1. Mounting a SAS/SATA drive in a drive carrier The SAS and 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 62 UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SAS/SATA drives The SAS/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 63: Dvd/Cd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation

    DVD/CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD/CD- ROM and fl oppy drive bays. The 6014P-32/6014P-32R accomodates only slim DVD/CD-ROM and fl oppy drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount the DVD/CD-ROM drive in the server.

  • Page 64: Power Supply

    Replace with the same model - SP700-1R (p/n PWS-0065), which can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see Contact Information in the Preface). 1. Removing the power supply First unplug the power cord from the failed power supply module.

  • Page 65: Power Supply Failure

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6014P-32 The SuperServer 6014P-32 has a single 700 watt cold-swap power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate with a 100v - 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off.
  • Page 66 UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual Figure 6-5. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply (6014P-32R shown) 6-10...

  • 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 Manual Download area of the Supermicro web site <http://www.supermicro.com> for any changes to BIOS that may not be refl ected in this manual.

  • Page 68: Running Setup

    UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R 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 on 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 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual Parallel ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The options are Disabled, Channel 0, Channel 1 and Both. Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 71 Type This setting allows the user to select the type of IDE hard drive. The options are Auto, (which allows BIOS to automatically determine the hard drive's capacity, number of heads, etc.), a number from 1-39 to select a predetermined type of hard drive, CDROM and ATAPI Removable.

  • Page 72: Advanced Setup

    UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R 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 Power Button Behavior If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-off and 4-sec override.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time. Select "Write Protect" to prevent data from being written into the base memory area of Block 0-512K. Select "Write Back" to allow 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 PCI Confi guration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices. Onboard GLAN (Gigabit- LAN) OPROM Confi gure Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from GLAN. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Onboard SCSI OPROM Confi gure Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from SCSI.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, high-throughout device may benefi t from a greater Clock rate. The options are Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h. For Unix, Novell and other Operating Systems, please select the option: other.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS SERR Signal Condition This setting specifi es the ECC Error conditions that an SERR# is to be asserted. The options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit and Both. Enabling Multi-Media Timer Select Yes to enable Multi-Media Timer. The options are Yes and No. USB Function This setting allows you to Enable or Disable all functions for the Onboard USB devices.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual No Execute Mode Memory Protection CPU.) Enable this feature to enable the functionality of Execute Disable Bit and allow the processor to classify areas in the memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, and thus preventing a worm or a virus from inserting and creating a fl...
  • Page 79 Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for COM2. The options are 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3. Floppy Disk Controller This setting allows you to assign control of the fl oppy disk controller. The options are Enabled (user defi ned), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS and OS controlled). Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for the parallel port.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specifi es to redirect the console to Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled.
  • Page 81 Serial Port B This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options are Enabled (user defi ned), Disabled, Auto (BIOS controlled) and OS Controlled. Mode Specify the type of device that will be connected to serial port B. The options are Normal, and IR (for an infrared device).

  • Page 82: Security

    UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R 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 Chapter 7: BIOS Set User Password When the item "Set User Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When prompted, type the user's password in the dialogue box to set or to change the user's password, which allows access to the system at boot-up. Fixed Disk Boot Sector This setting may offer some protection against viruses when set to Write Protect, which protects the boot sector on the hard drive from having a virus written to it.

  • Page 84: Boot

    UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Highlighting a setting with a + or - will expand or collapse that entry. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specifi...

  • Page 85: Exit

    Chapter 7: BIOS 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 hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User's Manual Discard Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to discard (cancel) any changes you made. You will remain in the Setup utility. Save Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made. You will remain in the Setup utility.

  • Page 87: Appendix A: Bios Post Codes

    Appendix A BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. 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 88 UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R 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 89 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 90 UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual POST Code Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs 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...
  • Page 91 POST Code Description Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message Unknown interrupt 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 Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM...
  • Page 92 UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 93: Appendix B: Software Installation

    Appendix B: Software Installation Appendix B Software Installation B-1 Introduction to the Adaptec SATA RAID Controller Serial ATA (SATA) Serial ATA(SATA) is a physical storage interface. It uses a single cable with a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices. It is a serial link which supports SATA Transfer rates from 150MBps.
  • Page 94 UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual Combined Mode In this mode, system BIOS assigns the traditional IRQ 14 and IRQ 15 for the use of HDD. Up to 4 ATA devices are supported by this mode. Within the Combined Mode, the following three modes are supported: *Non-Combined Mode: Parallel ATA only:with the maximum of 4 devices sup- ported;...
  • Page 95 Appendix B: Software Installation Confi guring BIOS settings for the SATA RAID Functions (Enhanced Mode) 1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. (If it is the fi rst time to power on the system, we recommend that you load the Opti- mized Default Settings.
  • Page 96 I/O throughput and providing data accessibility regardless of a single disk failure. By incorporating the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA into the motherboard design, Supermicro's X6DH3-G2 offers the user with the benefi ts of SATARAID without the high costs associated with hardware RAID applications.
  • Page 97 Appendix B: Software Installation Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sec- tions describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the <enter> key to select "Managing Arrays"...
  • Page 98 UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Confi guration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previous screen.) 4.
  • Page 99 Appendix B: Software Installation Creating Arrays Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are un- initialized are shown in gray and cannot be used. See Initializing Disk Drives.
  • Page 100 UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array. Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Stor- age Manager - Browser Edition.
  • Page 101 3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. (*Note: Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB-default. It is recommended that you do not change the default setting.) 4. The item: "Create RAID via" allows you to select between the different creating methods for RAID 0 and RAID 1.
  • Page 102 UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. 2. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1 from ACU, you can restart it by pressing Ctrl+R.
  • Page 103 Appendix B: Software Installation Adding a Bootable Array To make an array bootable: 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to make bootable, and press Ctrl+B. 3. Enter Y to create a bootable array when the following message is displayed: "This will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable.
  • Page 104 UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new ar- ray, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array.
  • Page 105 Appendix B: Software Installation 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screen below). B-13...
  • Page 106 UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown below). 6. Press Enter. 7. Read the warning message as shown below. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct, type Y to continue.
  • Page 107 Appendix B: Software Installation Rebuilding Arrays Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process (or initialization) is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must perform a Rebuild to get the array to Optimal status. For a criti- cal array Rebuild operation, the optimal drive is the source drive.
  • Page 108 * The SAS Cable (CBL-097) can only be used with backplanes that support both SAS and SATA. * If Supermicro's chassis is used, the backplane must be Rev.2.0 or above, which came with gold trims. * If you want to use this motherboard with Supermicro's SAS Mobile Racks, such as CSE-M28E1, make sure to use Cable CBL-0116.

  • Page 109: Managing Arrays

    Appendix B: Software Installation Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sec- tions describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the <enter> key to select "Managing Arrays"...
  • Page 110 UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual Deleting Arrays Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent the loss of data. Deleted arrays cannot be restored. To delete an existing array: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility.
  • Page 111 Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array. Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Stor- age Manager - Browser Edition.
  • Page 112 UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual 3. A RAID 1 created using the Quick Init option may return some data mis-com- pares if you later run a consistency check. This is normal and is not a cause for concern. 4. The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a RAID . However, during a build operation, only the smaller drive can be selected as the source or fi...
  • Page 113 Appendix B: Software Installation Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array.
  • Page 114 UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual Using the SerialSelect Utility to Confi gure SAS Settings The SerialSelect Utility enables you to confi gure SAS disk drive settings. To access the SAS utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC util- ity.
  • Page 115 Appendix B: Software Installation To set the controller confi guration: 3. Select "Controller Confi guration" and press <Enter> to access the submen as shown below: 4. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then, press <Enter> and the arrow keys to confi...
  • Page 116 UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual To Set the Physical Confi guration: 1. Turn on the computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC util- ity. 2. Use the arrow keys to select "SerialSelect Utility" and press <Enter> to access the Physical Confi...

  • Page 117: Using The Disk Utilities

    Appendix B: Software Installation 4. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then, press <Enter> and the arrow keys to confi gure the item selected. 5. To load default settings, press <F6>. 6. Press <Esc> to return to the previous menu and to exit the utility. Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks.
  • Page 118 For more information regarding Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the CD included in your shipping package. You can also down- load a copy of Adaptec User's Guide from our web site at: www. supermicro. com.)
  • Page 119 Appendix B: Software Installation B-2 Installing the 6300ESB/SAS Driver and the OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot, and the screen:"Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear. b. From the list displayed on the screen, choose the item: "Intel 6300 ESB/ICH5R Driver by 3rd Party (Adaptec)"...
  • Page 120 UPERSERVER 6014P-32/6014P-32R User’s Manual B-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers A. Installing Drivers other than Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver After you've installed Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed.
  • Page 121 Appendix B: Software Installation Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 122 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Notes: 1. SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide. pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II. 2. For detailed informa- tion on Adaptec's SCSI SATA RAID Utility, please refer to the CDs that came with your motherboard.

  • Page 123: Appendix C: System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual Intel® Xeon™ 604-pin processors to 3.60 GHz at a front side (system) bus speed of 800 MHz. Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel E7520 chipset BIOS...
  • Page 124 Model: X6DHP-3G2 (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions: 16.2 x 9.6 in (411 x 244 mm) Chassis 6014P-32: SC816A-700 Form Factor: 1U rackmount 6014P-32R: SC816A-R700 Form Factor: 1U rackmount Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 27 in. (437 x 44 x 681 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 60 lbs.
  • Page 125 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class B 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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