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  • Page 1 UPER ® 6015P-T(R) UPER ERVER 6015P-8(R) UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL 1.0c...
  • Page 2 Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. SUPER MICRO COMPUTER reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice.

  • 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 6015P-T(R)/ 6015P-8(R). Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) is a high-end server based on the SC816A-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 1U rackmount chassis and the X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8, a dual processor serverboard that supports Intel sors at a Front Side (System) Bus speed of 1333/1066/667 MHz and up to 32 GB...
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Chapter 4: System Safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R). Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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 ... 2-1 Preparing for Setup ... 2-1 Installing the System into a Rack ...
  • Page 7 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ... 5-1 Processor and Heatsink Installation ... 5-2 Connecting Cables ... 5-5 Connecting Data Cables ... 5-5 Connecting Power Cables ... 5-5 Connecting the Control Panel ... 5-6 I/O Ports ... 5-7 Installing Memory ...
  • Page 8 DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ... 6-7 Power Supply ... 6-8 6015P-TR/6015P-8R: Power Supply Failure ... 6-8 6015P-TR/6015P-8R: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ... 6-8 6015P-T/6015P-8: Power Supply Failure ... 6-9 6015P-T/6015P-8: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ... 6-9 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ...
  • Page 9 Advanced Setup ... 7-6 Security ... 7-18 Boot ... 7-19 Exit ... 7-20 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix C: Software Installation Appendix D: System Specifi cations Table of Contents...
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Overview The SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) is a high-end server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC816A-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 1U server chassis and the X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 Intel Xeon serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 6015P- T(R)/6015P-8(R).

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 supports single or dual Intel dual-core Xeon 5100/5000 series processors. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com). Memory The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 32 GB of ECC FBD (Fully Buffered DIMMs) DDR2-667 or DDR2-533 SDRAM.

  • Page 13: Server Chassis Features

    PCI Expansion Slots The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 has two Universal PCI slots (two PCI-Express x8 slots and two PCI-X 133 MHz slots). On the X7DBP-8, the green PCI-X slot supports Zero Channel RAID cards. The system supports the use of one standard size PCI-X 133 MHz or PCI-Express x8 add-on card and one low profi...
  • Page 14 ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual System Power: 6015P-TR/6015P-8R The SC816A-R700 and SC816S-R700 (6015P-TR/6015P-8R) feature redundant 700W power supplies consisting of two power modules. The system does not need to be shut down when replacing or removing a single power supply module.
  • Page 15 Slot 4: PCI-Express x8 Slot 2: PCI-X 7902 Slot 1: PCI-X Slot 3: PCI-X LAN Ports (2) 82563 Note: the AIC-7902 SCSI controller is included with the 6015P-8/6015P-8R (X7DBP- 8 serverboard) only. Chapter 1: Introduction CPU1 CPU2 1067/1333 MT/s FBD CH0...

  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/ 6015P-8(R) up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled.

  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location - Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffi...

  • 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

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.

  • 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chas- sis rails with the front of the rack rails.

  • Page 23: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) in the rack, you will need to open the top cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System...

  • Page 26: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA/SCSI drives and SATA/SCSI backplane 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 SATA/SCSI drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi c components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC816A-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 chas- sis has six LEDs, which provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.

  • Page 29: Hdd

    With the 6015P-8/6015P-T, this LED should always be green when the system is operating. On the 6015P-8R/6015P-TR, 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) from damage: Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet.

  • Page 32: General Safety Precautions

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets. Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 4-1).

  • Page 33: Esd Safety Precautions

    Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into 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.

  • Page 34: Operating Precautions

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard. Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) is operating to assure proper cooling.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the chassis completely when you have fi...

  • Page 36: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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 corner 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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

    Note: the X7DBP-8 also has an external SCSI port located to the right of the VGA port. 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 42 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Memory Support The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 supports up to 32 GB of ECC FBD (Fully Buffered DIMM) DDR2-667 or DDR2-533 SDRAM. The memory is an interleaved confi guration, which requires modules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs. You should not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds.

  • Page 43: Adding Pci Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI Expansion Slots The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 has two Universal PCI expansion slots, which includes two PCI-Express x8 slots and two PCI-X 133 MHz slots. (On the X7DBP-8, one of the 133 MHz PCI-X slots supports Zero Channel RAID cards.) The SC816A-(R)700/ SC816S-(R)700 chassis can support the use of one standard size PCI-X 133 MHz or PCI-Express x8 add-on card and one low profi...

  • Page 44: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. SUPER X7DBP-8 Layout* U320 SCSI CH B UPER X7DBP-8 AIC-7902 JPA2 JPA3 JPA1 ISATA JWOL JWOR JCF1 JCF2 JWF2 JWF1 JUSB2 JUSB3 JOH1 FAN9/10 Notes: Jumpers not noted are for test purposes only. The X7DBP-i shares the same layout but does not include SCSI connections, jumpers or compo- nents.
  • Page 45 X7DBP-8/X7DBP-i Quick Reference Jumper Description JBT1 CMOS Clear JCF1 IDE#1 Compact Flash M/Slave Select Closed (Master) JCF2 IDE#2 Compact Flash M/Slave Select Open (Slave) C1/JI SMBus to PCI-X/E Slots En/Disable JPA1* SCSI Controller Enable/Disable JPA2/JPA3* SCSI ChA/ChB Termination En/Dis JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable JPL1/ JPL2 JLAN1/JLAN2 Enable/Disable...

  • Page 46: Primary Atx Power Connector

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Connecting Cables Primary ATX Power Connector The primary power supply connector (JWR1) is a proprietary design with unique pinouts and requires the cor- rect proprietary power supply to oper- ate. Refer to the table on the right for the 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: Uid Button And Led

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual UID Button and LED A Unit Identifi er button/LED is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1.

  • Page 49: Serial Ports

    Serial Ports The COM1 serial port is located beside the mouse port. COM2 is a header on the serverboard (see serverboard layout for location). See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Fan Headers The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 has fi ve fan headers, each of which supports two fans (designated Fan1 through Fan10).

  • Page 50: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Ports

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse ports are located beside the LAN ports. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Overheat LED Connect an LED to the JOH1 header to provide warning of a chassis over- heating condition.

  • Page 51: Smb

    Alarm Reset (JRST1) 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 JRST1 header to disable the power supply fail alarm.

  • Page 52: Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modi f y the operat ion 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.

  • Page 53: Watch Dog Enable/Disable

    Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog func- tion. Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application is “hung up”. Pins 1-2 will cause WD to reset the system if an application is hung up. Pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that is hung up.

  • Page 54: Scsi Controller Enable/Disable

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual SCSI Controller Enable/ Disable (6015P-8R/8 only) Jumper JPA1 is used to enable or dis- able the onboard SCSI controller. The default setting is on pins 1-2 to enable SCSI. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • 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 port, one LED indicates activity 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 functions associated with the connection speed LED.

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

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 5-11 Floppy, IDE, SATA and SCSI 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 Connectors

    IDE Connectors The IDE connectors are desig- nated IDE#1 and IDE#2. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. SATA Ports There are no jumpers to con- fi gure the onboard SATA ports. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 58: Ultra320 Scsi Ports

    ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Ultra320 SCSI Ports (6015P- 8/6015P-8R only) There are two SCSI ports on the 6015P-8/6015P-8R. SCSI Channel A is designated JA1 and SCSI Channel B is designated JB1. Refer to the table at right for the pin defi nitions.

  • Page 59: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform main- tenance on the SC816A-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 chassis. For component instal- lation, 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

    Notes: The 6015P-T/6015P-8 shares the same rear view as shown above but has a cover plate over the second (redundant) power supply module area. An external SCSI port is available with the 6015P-8R/6015P-8 only. 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 61: 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 62: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Figure 6-2. Removing the Fan Housing Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SATA/SCSI Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SATA or SCSI drives.

  • Page 63: Sata/Scsi Drive Installation

    SATA/SCSI Drive Installation 1. Mounting a SATA/SCSI drive in a drive carrier The SATA and SCSI drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the drive bays.
  • Page 64 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SATA/SCSI drives The SATA/SCSI drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These hard drives are hot-swappable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs.

  • Page 65: Dvd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) accomodates only slim DVD- ROM and fl oppy drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount the DVD- ROM drive in the server.

  • Page 66: Power Supply

    ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Power Supply 6015P-TR/6015P-8R The SuperServer 6015P-TR and 6015P-8R have a 700 watt redundant power supply confi guration consisting of two hot-swappable power modules. The power supply modules have an auto-switching capability, which enables them to automatically sense and operate with a 100V - 240V input voltage.

  • Page 67: Power Supply Failure

    If the power supply module fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the module. Replacements can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). As there is only one power supply module in the 6015P-T/6015P-8, power must be completely removed from the server before removing and replacing the power supply for whatever reason.
  • Page 68 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Figure 6-5. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply (6015P-8R shown) 6-10...

  • Page 69: 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 the BIOS that may not be refl ected in this manual.

  • Page 70: Running Setup

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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 ap- propriate 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 next page).

  • Page 71: 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 72 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave, SATA Port0, SATA Port1, SATA Port2 and SATA Port3 These settings allow the user to set the parameters for the IDE Channel 0 Master/ Slave drive, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave drive and the SATA ports. Hit <Enter> to activate the following sub-menu screen for detailed options.
  • Page 73 Multi-Sector Transfer This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used in multi-sector transfer. The options are Disabled, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and 16 Sectors. LBA Mode Control This item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Channel 0 Master Device via the LBA mode.

  • Page 74: Advanced Setup

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual System Memory This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present in the system. Extended Memory This display informs you how much extended memory is recognized as being present in the system. Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.
  • Page 75 Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Quick Boot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Memory Cache Cache System BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS Cache Extended Memory Area If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or written into the L1, L2, L3 CPU cache to speed up CPU operations. Select "Uncached" to disable this function.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Slot#1 PCI-X 100 MHz ZCR, Slot#2 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot#3 PCI-Exp x8 and Slot#4 PCI-Exp x8 Access the submenu for each of these slots 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 79 Chapter 7: BIOS Memory Branch Mode This option allows BIOS to enumerate Host Mode for Device 16, Function 1, Reg. 40h bit 16 and Reg. 58h [14]. The options are Interleave, Sequential, Mirroring, and Single Channel 0. Branch 0 Rank Interleave Select the interleave for Branch 0 rank.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual USB Function Select Enabled to enable the function of 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 81 Chapter 7: BIOS overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. Note: this feature is available when your OS and your CPU support the Execute Disable Bit function.) The options are Disabled and Enabled. (For more information regarding hardware/software support for this function, please refer to Intel's and Microsoft's web sites.) Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual I/O Device Confi guration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. KBC Clock Input This setting allows you to select clock frequency for KBC. The options are 6MHz, 8MHz, 12MHz, and 16MHz. Serial Port A This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A.
  • Page 83 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 84 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Flow Control This item allows you to choose from the available options to select the fl ow control for console redirection. The options are: None, XON/XOFF, and CTS/RTS. Console Connection This item allows you to choose select the console connection: either Direct or Via Modem.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vise versa. If the option is set to “3-pin fan”, the fan speed is controlled by voltage. Select “Workstation” if your system is used as a Workstation. Select “Server” if your system is used as a Server.

  • Page 86: Security

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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 87: Boot

    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. Password on Boot This setting allows you to require a password to be entered when the system boots up.

  • Page 88: Exit

    UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Order. Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to select a device. Use a <+> key or a <-> key to move the device up or down. Use the <f> key or the <r> key to specify the devices. You can also use the keys indicated above to specify the priority of boot order of a device or to move items from the category of "Excluded from Boot Order"...
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility. Exit Discarding Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any changes you may have made.
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  • Page 91: 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 problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages.
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values.
  • Page 93 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 94 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Fixed Disk n Fixed disk n (0-3) identifi ed. 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.
  • Page 95 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message.
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  • Page 97: Appendix B: Bios Post Codes

    Appendix B 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 98 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual POST Code Description 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory Auto size 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 Clear 512 kB base RAM...
  • Page 99 POST Code Description Disable CPU cache 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 100 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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 Initialize typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke...
  • Page 101 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...
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  • Page 103: Appendix C: Software Installation

    RAID Utility program to confi gure the RAID Level that you desire before installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 operating system and other software drivers. (The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your serverboard.) Note that the current version of the ESB2 SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows XP/2000/2003 Operating Systems.
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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. RAID1 (Data Mirroring): an identical data image from one drive is copied to another drive.
  • Page 105 Appendix C: Software Installation Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, it will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after the Power-On Self Test. b.
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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 107 Appendix C: Software Installation 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 108 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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>. c.
  • Page 109 Appendix C: Software Installation 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 110 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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>. b.
  • Page 111 Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD Warning! Use cautious when resetting 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 the internal RAID structure on the drive.
  • Page 112 After the Windows XP/2000/2003 installation is completed, the system will au- tomatically reboot. i. Insert the Supermicro CD that came with the package into the CD drive during system reboot - the screen on the following page will appear.

  • Page 113: Software Programs

    After the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst install the operating system, and then, other software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme fi les for each item.
  • Page 114 UPER ERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 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 moni- tor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 115 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: 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.
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  • Page 117: Appendix D: System Specifi Cations

    Serial ATA Controller Intel ESB2 on-chip controller for six-port Serial ATA (RAID 0, 1 10 and 5 supported) SCSI Controller (6015P-8R/6015P-8) AIC-7902W for dual channel Ultra320 SCSI Drive Bays 6015P-8(R): Four (4) hot-swap drive bays to house four (4) SCSI drives...
  • Page 118 Dimensions (both): (HxWxD) 1.7 x 17.2 x 27 in. (43 x 437 x 686 mm) Weight 6015P-8/T Gross (Bare Bone): 57 lbs. (25.9 kg.) 6015P-8R/TR Gross (Bare Bone): 60 lbs. (27.3 kg.) System Cooling Four (4) paired sets of 40-mm counter-rotating cooling fans (fan speed controlled...
  • Page 119 Appendix D: System Specifi cations Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F) Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A...
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