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  • Page 1 ® UPER 6015V-T UPER ERVER 6015V-TLP UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL Revision 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

    It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6015V- T/6015V-TLP. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 6015V-T/6015V-TLP is a dual processor 1U rackmount server based on the SC811TQ-520/SC811TQ-280 server chassis and the Super X7DVL- E/X7DVL-i serverboard. The X7DVL-E/X7DVL-i supports dual Intel 5100/5000 series processors.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 6015V-T/6015V-TLP. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DVL-E/X7DVL-i serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 ... 1-5 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-6 Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview ...
  • Page 7 ESD Precautions ... 4-3 Operating Precautions ... 4-4 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ... 5-1 Processor and Heatsink Installation ... 5-2 Connecting Cables ... 5-5 Connecting Data Cables ... 5-5 Connecting Power Cables ... 5-5 Connecting the Control Panel ... 5-6 I/O Ports ...
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Wake-on-Ring ... 5-17 Power SMB Connector ... 5-17 SMB ... 5-17 Jumper Settings ... 5-18 Explanation of Jumpers ... 5-18 CMOS Clear ... 5-18 VGA Enable/Disable ... 5-18 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable ... 5-19 PCI Slots to SMB ... 5-19 Power Force On Enable/Disable ...
  • Page 9 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ... 7-1 Running Setup ... 7-2 Main BIOS Setup ... 7-2 Advanced Setup ... 7-7 Security Settings ... 7-24 Boot Setup ... 7-25 Exit Options ... 7-26 Appendices Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Appendix D: Software Installation Appendix E: System Specifi...
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    SC811TQ-520/SC811TQ-280 1U chassis and the X7DVL-E/X7DVL-i serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 6015V-T/6015V- TLP. In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components may have been included with the 6015V-T/6015V-TLP, as listed below.

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6015V-T/6015V-TLP lies the X7DVL-E/X7DVL-i, a dual processor serverboard based upon Intel's 5000V chipset. Below are the main features of the X7DVL-E/X7DVL-i. Processor The X7DVL-E/X7DVL-i has two LGA 771-pin sockets to support two Dual-Core Intel Xeon 5100/5000 series processors.
  • Page 13 Ethernet Ports An Ethernet controller is integrated into the ESB2 to support two Gigabit LAN (Ethernet) ports. Onboard Controllers/Ports An onboard IDE controller supports one fl oppy drive and up to two Ultra ATA 100 hard drives or ATAPI devices. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a graphics (monitor) port and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports.
  • Page 14 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Figure 1-1 . Intel 5000V Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. ISL6306 RJ45 RJ45 PROCESSOR#1 PROCESSOR#2 1067/1333 MT/S 1067/1333MT/S (5000V) FBD CHNL0 (BLACKFORD-VS) PORTS...

  • Page 15: Server Chassis Features

    1U rackmount server chassis. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC811TQ-520/SC811TQ-280 chassis. System Power In the SuperServer 6015V-T, the SC811TQ-520 chassis (6015V-T) includes a single 520W power supply and in the 6015V-TLP, the SC811TQ-280 chassis includes a single 280W power supply.

  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    T/6015V-TLP up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your 6015V-T/6015V-TLP system has come to you with the processor and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processor, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or...

  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6015V-T/6015V- TLP into a rack unit. 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 Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails Installing the Rack Rails Determine where you want to place the 6015V-T/6015V-TLP in the rack (see Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3). Position the fi xed rack rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack.
  • Page 22 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the SuperServer 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 system (Figure 2-5) First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System...

  • Page 26: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the Serial ATA drives and Serial ATA backplane have been properly installed and all essential connec- tions have been made.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: System Interface

    System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the Serial ATA drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi c components. There are also two but- tons on the chassis control panel.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the 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 ac- tion you may need to take.

  • Page 29: Power

    Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. Serial ATA Drive Carrier LEDs Each Serial ATA drive has both a green and a red LED. Green: Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED.
  • Page 30 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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

    The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: Keep the area around the SuperServer 6015V-T/6015V-TLP clean and free of clutter. The SuperServer 6015V-T/6015V-TLP weighs approximately 30 lbs (~13.6 kg) when fully loaded.

  • 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 6015V-T/6015V-TLP is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 X7DVL-E/X7DVL-i 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

    Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the heatsink and fan. The 6015V-T/6015V-TLP can support either one or two processors (must be low-volt- age processors for the 6015V-TLP). If installing one processor only, install it into CPU socket #1.
  • 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 UPERSERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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

    UPERSERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User’s Manual 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 41: 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 42: Adding Pci Cards

    Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI slots The 6015V-T/6015V-TLP system includes a CSE-RR1U-X riser card. This riser fi ts into a 133/100MHz PCI-X slot to support a full-height, full-length PCI add-on card. The 6015V-TLP can support a 133/100 MHz PCI-X or a PCI-E x8 card.

  • Page 43: Serverboard Details

    Serverboard Details Figure 5-6a. SUPER X7DVL-E Layout JPWF JPW3 Keyboard/ Mouse USB0/1 DIMM2C DIMM2B DIMM2A DIMM1C DIMM1B DIMM1A FAN5 FAN6 Slot#6: PCI-X 133 MHz Slot#5: PCI-X 133 MHz Slot#4: PCI-E x4 JPG1 Slot#3: PCI-E x8 ES 1000 Printer COM2 Slot#2: PCI 33 MHz JPL1 JPL2 Slot#1: PCI 33 MHz...

  • Page 44: X7Dvl-I Layout

    UPERSERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User’s Manual Figure 5-6b. SUPER X7DVL-i Layout JPWF JPW3 Keyboard/ Mouse USB0/1 DIMM2C DIMM2B DIMM2A DIMM1C DIMM1B DIMM1A FAN5 FAN6 SIMLP Slot#6: PCI-X 133 MHz Slot#5: PCI-X 133 MHz JBT1 Battery BIOS JPG1 Printer Slot#1: PCI 33 MHz...

  • Page 45: X7Dvl-E/X7Dvl-I Quick Reference

    X7DVL-E/X7DVL-i Quick Reference Jumper Description JBT1 CMOS Clear Internal /External Speaker Select C1/JI SMB to PCI Slot#1/Slot#2 Speed Power Force-On JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable JPL1/2 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable JPWF PWR Supply Failure Detect Watch Dog Connector Description COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Port/Header FAN 1-6 System Fan Headers Floppy Floppy Disk Drive Connector...

  • Page 46: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPERSERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User’s Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power Connector The primary power supply connector meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin specification. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is cor- rect. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 47: Hdd Led

    5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi ni- tions. This only applies to redundant power supplies and so does not apply to the 6015V-T/6015V-TLP. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup HDD LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Pin# Defi...

  • Page 48: Reset Button

    UPERSERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User’s Manual Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo- cated 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.

  • Page 49: Serial Ports

    Serial Ports The COM1 serial port is located be- side the VGA port. COM2 is a header on the serverboard located near the printer connector (see serverboard layout for location). See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Fan Headers The X7DVL-E/X7DVL-i has six fan headers, designated FAN1 through...

  • Page 50: Alarm Reset

    Connect a microswitch to the JAR header to disable the power supply fail alarm. Note: the 6015V-T/6015V-TLP has only a single power supply so this header is unused SGPIO The two headers labeled SGPIO1 and SGPIO2 are for SGPIO (Se- rial General Purpose Input/Output).

  • Page 51: Wake-On-Lan

    Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header is desig- nated JWOL. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. You must enable the LAN Wake-Up setting in BIOS to use this feature. You must also have a LAN card with a Wake- on-LAN connector and cable.

  • Page 52: Jumper Settings

    UPERSERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User’s Manual 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 53: Lan1/2 Enable/Disable

    This feature is available when three power supply units are installed in the chassis with one acting as a backup. This jumper should remain disabled on the 6015V-T/6015V- TLP to prevent false alarms. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup LAN1/2 Enable/Disable...

  • Page 54: Watch Dog Enable/Disable

    UPERSERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 55: Onboard Power Led

    Onboard Power LED (LE1) LE1 is an onboard power LED. When this LED is lit, it means power is present on the serverboard. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components. POST Code LED Indicators There are two POST Code LED Indicators (LE4, LE5) located near the SATA ports.

  • Page 56: Parallel Port, Floppy, Ide And Sata Drive Connections

    UPERSERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User’s Manual 5-11 Parallel Port, 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: Floppy Connector

    Floppy Connector The fl oppy connector is designat- ed "Floppy" on the serverboard. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Floppy Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions (Floppy) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi...

  • Page 58: Ide Connector

    UPERSERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User’s Manual 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 There are no jumpers to con- fi gure the SATA ports.

  • 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 SC811T-520/SC811TS-280 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encoun- tered. If a step is unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.

  • Page 60: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View 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 control buttons and status indicators.

  • Page 61: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans Two 10-cm blower fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer 6015V-T/6015V- TLP. The chassis includes air seals under the blower fans and at the chassis cross section, which separates the drive bay area from the serverboard area of the chassis to promote better airfl...

  • Page 62: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    Proceed to the next step for instructions. DVD-ROM Drive: For installing/removing a DVD-ROM disk drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the 6015V-T/6015V-TLP by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "DVD-ROM Drive Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions.
  • Page 63 2. Installing/removing hot-swap Serial ATA drives Two Serial ATA drive bays are located in the front of the chassis, making them easily accessible for installation and removal. These drives are hot-swappable, meaning they can be installed and removed without powering down the system. To remove, fi...

  • Page 64: Dvd-Rom Drive Installation

    UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Serial ATA Power Cables Serial ATA power cables should be routed so that they do not block the airfl ow through the chassis. See the serverboard layout diagram for the location of the cable connections.

  • Page 65: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The 6015V-T has a single 520 watt power supply and the 6015V-TLP has a single 280 watt power supply. These power supplies have the capability of operating at 100 or 240 input volts. Use the main power button on the front of the chassis to power off the system and then unplug the AC power cord before removing the power supply.
  • Page 66 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's 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 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 68: Running Setup

    UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 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 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA Port2 and SATA Port3 These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Channel 0 Master/ Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master slots.
  • Page 71 Chapter 7: BIOS CHS Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: Type: This item displays the type of IDE or SATA Device. Cylinders: This item indicates the status of Cylinders. Headers: This item indicates the number of headers. Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors.
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 73: Advanced Setup

    Chapter 7: BIOS 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 74 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual 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 75 Chapter 7: BIOS 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 76 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select "Uncached" to disable this function. Select "Write Through" to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time.
  • Page 77 Slot1 PCI 33MHz, Slot2 PCI 33MHz, Slot3 PCI-Exp x8, Slot4 PCI- Exp x4, Slot5 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot6 PCI-X 133MHz 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 78 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Memory Branch Mode This option determines how the memory branch operates. System address space can either be interleaved between two channels or Sequential from one channel to another. Single Channel 0 allows a single DIMM population during system manufacturing.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Processor Options Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. CPU Speed This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor. Frequency Ratio (Available when supported by the CPU.) The feature allows the user to set the internal frequency multiplier for the CPU. The options are: Default, x12, x13, x14, x15, x16, x17 and x18.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual 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 options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS Interrupt This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port A. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4. Serial Port B This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options are Enabled (user defi...
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual 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.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify to redirect the console to Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to select the BAUD rate for console redirection.

  • Page 84: Hardware Monitor Logic

    UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual 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. Your Hardware Monitoring Screen may look like the one shown on this page, on p.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Hardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature Threshold (See Note on previous page.) 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. The options are 70 C, 75 C, 80 C and 85...
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Hardware Monitor Logic (see Note on page 7-18.) 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 87 IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.) IPMI Specifi cation Version: Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version. System Event Logging Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Disabled, the system will continue to log events received via system interface.
  • Page 88 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual OS Boot Watch Dog Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Timer for Loading OS (Minutes) This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components. 7-23...

  • Page 90: Security Settings

    UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 91 Password on Boot This setting allows you to require a password to be entered when the system boots 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 92 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 93: 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 94 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfi gure the system. System CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modifi...
  • Page 95 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 96 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual for offset address of the failure in System, Extended, or Shadow memory. 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...
  • Page 97 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 99: 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 100 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 101 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 102 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 103 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 Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA...
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 105 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 motherboard.) Note that the current version of the ESB2 SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows XP/2000/2003 Operating Systems.
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual The Intel HostRAID Confi gurations The following types of Intel's HostRAID 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 107 Note: All graphics and screen shots shown in the manual are for reference only. The screen shots shown in the manual do not imply Supermicro's endorsement or non- endorsement on any 3rd party's product. Your screens may or many not look exactly...
  • Page 108 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 109 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines 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 110 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP 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 111 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines 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 112 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Deleting 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 113 Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD Warning: Exercise caution 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 114 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual C-2 Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 for RAID Systems New Operating System-Windows XP/2000/2003 Installation a. Insert Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD. b. Press the <F6> key when the message-" Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver"...

  • Page 115: Software Installation

    Appendix D: Software Installation Appendix D Software Installation D-1 Installing Drivers 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. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.
  • Page 116 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual B. Confi guring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-based 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 in- cluded on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 117 Appendix D: Software Installation Figure D-3 . SuperDoctor: Remote Control Screen Note: SD III Software 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 that you use Supero Doctor II.
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  • Page 119 SATA backplane (CSE-SAS-810TQ) to support two (2) hot-swap SATA drives Peripheral Bays One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive PCI Expansion Cards 6015V-T: One (1) 64-bit 133 MHz (3.3V) PCI-X (riser card included) 6015V-TLP: One (1) 64-bit 133 MHz (3.3V) PCI-X or one (1) PCI-Express x8 card (riser card included) Serverboard...
  • Page 120 UPER ERVER 6015V-T/6015V-TLP User's Manual Chassis 6015V-T: SC811T-520 (1U Rackmount) 6015V-TLP: SC811TS-280 (1U Rackmount) Dimensions (both): (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 22.6 in. (437 x 43 x 574 mm) Weight Gross Weight: 30 lbs. (13.6 kg.) System Cooling Two (2) 10-cm blower fans (FAN-0059)
  • Page 121 Appendix E: 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)
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