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Supermicro SUPERSERVER 6021H User Manual

Supermicro superserver 6021h servers: user guide
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  • Page 1 ® UPER 6021H UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL 1.0a...
  • Page 2 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. Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, you may not copy any part of this document.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Chapter 2: Server Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6021H into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
  • Page 4 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 6021H. Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the P3TDER motherboard, includ- ing the locations and functions of connections, headers, jumpers, DIP switches and IRQs.
  • Page 5 Preface...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Choosing a Setup Location ... 2-2 Rack Precautions ... 2-2 Server Precautions ... 2-2 Installing the SuperServer 6021H into a Rack ... 2-3 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ... 2-3 Installing the Chassis Rails ... 2-4 Installing the Rack Rails ... 2-4 Installing the Server into the Rack ...
  • Page 7 Power ... 3-3 SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs ... 3-3 Motherboard LED ... 3-3 Chapter 4: System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions ... 4-1 General Safety Precautions ... 4-2 ESD Precautions ... 4-3 Operating Precatutions ... 4-4 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Handling the P3TDER Motherboard ...
  • Page 8 SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual SLED1 (SCSI LED) Indicator ... 5-17 Power Supply Fail Header ... 5-17 IPMB ... 5-17 SMB ... 5-17 Third Power Supply Failure Alarm ... 5-18 DIP Switch Settings ... 5-18 DIP Switch 1: Core/Bus Ratio ... 5-18 5-10 Jumper Settings ...
  • Page 9 Power Supply ... 6-8 Power Supply Failure ... 6-8 Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ... 6-8 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ... 7-1 BIOS Features ... 7-2 Running Setup ... 7-2 The Main BIOS Setup Menu ... 7-3 Advanced BIOS Setup ... 7-4 Super I/O Configuration ...
  • Page 10 SUPERSERVER 6021H User's Manual Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes ... A - 1 Appendix B: POST Checkpoint Codes ... B-1 Appendix C: System Specifications ... C-1...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction To The Superserver 6021H

    The Supermicro SuperServer 6021H is a high-end dual processor, 2U rackmount server that features some of the most advanced technology currently available. The SuperServer 6021H is comprised of two main sub- systems: the SC822R-350RC 2U rackmount chassis and the P3TDER, a 370- pin Pentium III Tualatin dual processor mainboard.

  • Page 12: Server Chassis Features

    * Type and number depends upon the configuration ordered. Server Chassis Features The SuperServer 6021H is a high-end, scaleable 2U rackmount server plat- form designed with today's most state-of-the-art features. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC822R-350RC, a 2U chassis optimized for the use of riser cards.

  • Page 13: Cooling System

    I/O Shield The SC822 is a 2U rackmount chassis. Its I/O backpanel provides two riser card slots, one COM port, two USB ports, a VGA (monitor) port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two Ethernet ports. (See Figure 1-1.) Figure 1-1. Cooling System The SC822 chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes four 8- cm redundant system cooling (intake) fans.

  • Page 14: Mainboard Features

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual Mainboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6021H lies the P3TDER, a dual processor motherboard designed to provide maximum performance. The following are the main features of the P3TDER. Chipset The P3TDER is based on ServerWorks ServerSet is a high-performance core logic chipset that consists of a North Bridge and a South Bridge.

  • Page 15: Pci Expansion Slots

    PCI Expansion Slots The P3TDER has risers cards for two 64-bit 66 MHz, 3.3V PCI slots and two 64-bit 33 MHz, 5V PCI slots. ATI Graphics Controller The P3TDER includes an onboard ATI Rage XL graphics controller. Rage XL fully supports sideband addressing. vides a bandwidth of up to 512 MB/sec over a 32-bit graphics memory bus.

  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    SUPERSERVER 6021H 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

    Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 6021H. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated.

  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    SUPERSERVER 6021H 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 sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

  • Page 19: Installing The Superserver 6021H Into A Rack

    This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6021H into a rack unit. If the 6021H 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 20: Installing The Chassis Rails

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual Installing the Chassis Rails Position the fixed chassis rail sections along the side of the 6021H chassis making sure the two screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/ right specific. Slide the rails on to the hooks on both sides of the chassis.

  • Page 21: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation other assembly to the other side of the rack, making both are at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward. Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit.

  • Page 22: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the SuperServer 6021H 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 23: Checking The Motherboard Setup

    Checking the Motherboard Setup After you install the 6021H in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the 6021H (see Figure 2-5): First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
  • Page 24 SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 6021H (with one SCSI Drive removed) Figure 2-6. Installing 5.25" drive bay rails on a new component (CD- ROM in example)

  • Page 25: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    6. Check all cable connections and airflow: Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the airflow. Also, check the air seals for damage. the blower fan and beneath the frame cross section that separates the drive bay area from the motherboard area of the chassis.

  • Page 26: Supplying Power To The System

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual 5. Check the airflow: Airflow is provided by four 8-cm redundant cooling fans. component layout was carefully designed to promote sufficient airflow through the 2U rackmount space. cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow generated by the fans.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: System Interface

    Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SCSI drive carriers and the motherboard to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing. NIC2 NIC2: Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing. HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6021H, this light indicates CD-ROM drive activity when flashing. You should also check to make sure...

  • Page 29: Power

    Red: A SAF-TE compliant backplane is needed to activate the red LED to indicate a drive failure. (A SAF-TE compliant SCSI backplane is optional on the 6021H.) If one of the SCSI drives fail, you should be notified by your system management software. Please refer to Section 6-4 for instructions on replacing failed SCSI drives.
  • Page 30 SUPERSERVER 6021H 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 6021H 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 6021H clean and free of clutter. The SuperServer 6021H weighs approximately 54 lbs (24.2 kg) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight.

  • Page 33: Esd Precautions

    ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards. measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD: Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

  • Page 34: Operating Precautions

    Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6021H is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6021H system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

    Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the P3TDER motherboard into the SC822 chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add- on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are on pages 5-11 and 5-12. Remember to close the chassis completely when you have finished working with the motherboard to protect and cool the system better.

  • Page 36: Motherboard Installation

    To remove the motherboard, follow the procedure in reverse order. Accessing the inside of the 6021H (see Figure 2-5): Two release buttons are located on the top cover of the chassis. Depress both of these buttons while pushing the cover away from you until it stops.

  • Page 37: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables Now that the motherboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. 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 to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.

  • Page 38: Connecting The Control Panel

    SUPERSERVER 6021H 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 indicators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.

  • Page 39: Io Ports

    IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various IO ports. Mouse (Green) Keyboard USB Ports (Purple) Figure 5-2. P3TDER Rear Panel IO Ports Installing Processors Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the pro cessor package.
  • Page 40 SUPERSERVER 6021H User’s Manual Figure 5-3. FCPGA Socket: Empty and with Processor Installed Attaching heatsinks to the processors: Two passive heatsinks (one for each processor) have been included with your SuperServer 6021H. a suitable thermal compound to best conduct the heat from the processor to the heatsink.
  • Page 41 Chapter 5: Installation Figure 5-4. Heatsink Installation...

  • Page 42: Installing Memory

    CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when install- ing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http://www.supermicro.com/TECHSUPPORT/FAQs/Memory_vendors.htm Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is interleaved to improve performance (see step 1).

  • Page 43: Adding Pci Cards

    This should release the DIMM from the slot. Adding PCI Cards 64-bit PCI slots: The 6021H system board has one 64-bit, 33/66 MHz PCI slot that requires a riser card to fit inside the Supermicro SC822 chassis - see figures 5- 6a and 5-6b.
  • Page 44 SUPERSERVER 6021H User’s Manual Figure 5-6a. 3.3V and 5V Riser Cards 3.3V, 64-bit 66/33 MHz PCI 5V, 64-bit 33 MHz PCI Figure 5-6b. Installing Riser Card 5-10...

  • Page 45: Super P3Tder Layout

    Chapter 5: Installation Figure 5-7. SUPER P3TDER Layout (not drawn to scale) 13" JP70 12" JP71 JP67 JP56 JBT1 Note: Memory modules must be installed in pairs. DIP Switch 1 sets the CPU Core/Bus Ratio. Also see Figures 5-1 and 5-2 for the locations of the I/O ports and the Front Control Panel (JF1) connectors, respectively.
  • Page 46 SUPERSERVER 6021H User’s Manual P3TDER Quick Reference Jumper Description LVD SCSI Ch A Term. LVD SCSI Ch B Term. JBT1 CMOS Clear FSB Speed Setting Spread Spectrum JP56 Speaker Enable/Disable JP58 LAN1 Enable/Disable JP62 LAN2 Enable/Disable JP64 SCSI Enable/Disable JP65...

  • Page 47: Connector Definitions

    Connector Definitions Power Supply Connector After you have mounted the montherboard, added memory, and PCI cards, you are ready to con- nect the cables. The power sup- ply connector on the P3TDER meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24- pin specification. Make sure that the orientation of the PS connector is correct.

  • Page 48: Overheat Led

    SUPERSERVER 6021H User’s Manual Overheat LED The Overheat LED connection is located on pins 7 and 8 of JF1. It is used to provide advanced warning of chassis overheating. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. NIC1 LED...

  • Page 49: Power Led

    Power LED The Power LED connection is lo- cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. It is used to provide indication that power is being supplied to the system. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is lo- cated at JP52 on the motherboard.

  • Page 50: Serial Ports

    SUPERSERVER 6021H User’s Manual Serial Ports On the P3TDER, COM1 is located under the parallel port (see Figure 5-2) and COM2 is a header located near the Ultra160 SCSI channel B header (JA3) on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 51: Sled1 (Scsi Led) Indicator

    PWR_LED pin on JF1 to provide indication of a power failure on the chassis. This feature is only available when using Supermicro power supplies. See the table on the right for pin definitions. IPMB An IPMB (Intelligent Platform Man- agement Bus) connection is lo- cated at JP70.

  • Page 52: Dip Switch Settings

    SUPERSERVER 6021H User’s Manual DIP Switch Settings DIP Switch 1: Core/Bus Ratio The red "DIP" switch labeled SW1 has four individual switches, which are used to set the core/ bus ratio. The example on the right shows you which CPU Core/Bus Ratio to use.

  • Page 53: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used choose optional settings. create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 54: Front Side Bus Speed

    SUPERSERVER 6021H User’s Manual Front Side Bus Speed CPU speed = FSB x Core/Bus ratio The FSB Speed is set with JP1 on the P3TDER (see the table on the right). Core/Bus Ratio settings are de- scribed in Section 5-9.

  • Page 55: Speaker Enable/Disable

    Speaker Enable/Disable You may want to disable the onboard speaker. Jumper JP56 gives you this option. table on the right for jumper set- tings. Onboard LAN1 (NIC) Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JP58 to enable or disable the onboard LAN1 (or Network Interface Card) on your motherboard.

  • Page 56: Lvd Channel A Scsi Termination Enable/Disable

    SUPERSERVER 6021H User’s Manual LVD Channel A SCSI Termination Enable/Disable Jumper JA2 allows you to enable or disable termination for the LVD Channel A SCSI con- nector. The normal (default) position is open to enable SCSI termination. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 57: Parallel Port

    5-11 Parallel Port/Floppy/Hard Disk and SCSI Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. •...

  • Page 58: Floppy Connector

    SUPERSERVER 6021H User’s Manual Floppy Connector The floppy connector is located on J15. See the table below for pin definitions. IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to configure the onboard IDE connectors J13 and J14. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 59: Ultra160 Scsi Connectors

    Ultra160 SCSI Connectors See the table below for pin definitions for the Ultra160 SCSI connectors located at JA1, JA3 and JA5. 6 8 -p in U ltra 1 6 0 S C S I C o n n e c to rs (J A 1 , J A 3 , J A 5 ) C onnector C ontact N umber...

  • Page 60: Installing Software Drivers

    5-12 Installing Software Drivers After all the hardware has been installed you must install the software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your motherboard. CD-ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-8 should appear.

  • Page 61: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC822R-350RC chassis. follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.

  • Page 62: Control Panel

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual SCSI Drives Figure 6-1. Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the motherboard to provide you with system status indications. A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify the connection.

  • Page 63: System Fans

    System Fans Four 8-cm fans provide all the cooling needed for the SuperServer 6021H. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and has a good seal for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis.

  • Page 64: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    SuperServer 6021H. CD-ROM/Floppy Disk Drive: For installing/removing the CD-ROM or floppy disk drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the 6021H by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions.

  • Page 65: Scsi Drive Installation

    SCSI Drive Installation Mounting a SCSI drive in a drive carrier: The SCSI drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the SCSI drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without SCSI drives installed must remain in the chassis.
  • Page 66 SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual Installing/removing hot-swap SCSI drives: One SCSI drive bay is located in the front of the chassis, making it easily accessible for installation and removal. The SCSI drive is a hot-swap unit, meaning that it can be installed and removed while the system is running.

  • Page 67: Cd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation

    CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CD- ROM and floppy drive bays. The 6021H accomodates only slim-line 5.25- inch CD-ROM drives. Side mounting brakets are typically needed to mount a slim-line CD-ROM drive in a 6021H server.

  • Page 68: Power Supply

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual Power Supply The SuperServer 6021H has a redundant 350 watt N+1 power supply, which is comprised of two hot-swap power supply units. the other takes over to continue supplying 350 watts. has an auto-switching capability, which enables it to automatically sense and operate at any input voltage level between 110 or 220 volts.
  • Page 69 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 3 Full Length PCI Slots Figure 6-6. Chassis Rear View...
  • Page 70 SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual Notes 6-10...

  • Page 71: Chapter 7: Bios

    Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS for the P3TDER. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk- based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 72: Bios Features

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual BIOS Features • Supports Plug and Play V1.0A and DMI 2.3 • Supports Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) (PME) local bus specification 2.2 • Supports Advanced Power Management (APM) specification v 1.1 • Supports ACPI • Supports Flash ROM AMIBIOS supports the LS120 drive made by Matsushita-Kotobuki Electronics Industries Ltd.

  • Page 73: The Main Bios Setup Menu

    The Main BIOS Setup Menu Press the <Delete> key during the POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the Main Menu of the BIOS Setup Utility. All Main Setup options are described in this section. The Main BIOS Setup screeen is displayed below. Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit AMIBIOS Version BIOS Build Date...

  • Page 74: Advanced Bios Setup

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual Advanced BIOS Setup Choose Advanced BIOS Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup Utility main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys. You should see the following display. Select one of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as SuperIO Configuration, to go to the sub screen for that item.

  • Page 75: Super I/O Configuration

    Super I/O Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Nat317Serial Port(s)and Parallel P Serial Port1 Address Serial Port1 IRQ Serial Port2 Address Serial Port2 IRQ Parallel Port Address Parallel Port IRQ Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel V02.03 (C)Copyright 1985-2000, American Megatrends, Inc. The Super IO Configuration includes the following items: Serial Port 1 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address of serial port 1.

  • Page 76: Ide Configuration

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual Parallel Port Address This option specifies the I/O address used by the parallel port. The settings for this item include Disabled, 378, 278 and 3BC. Select your setting and then press "Enter". Parallel Port IRQ This option allows the user to set the Parallel Port IRQ. The settings for this item include 5 and 7.
  • Page 77 Primary IDE Master When entering "Setup", BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. This displays the auto detection status of the IDE de- vices. You can also manually configure the IDE drives by providing the following information: This option allows the user to configure the IDE devices. When the desired item is highlighted (selected), press "Enter"...
  • Page 78 SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual PIO Mode IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) mode programs timing cycles be tween the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases. The settings are: Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS Primary IDE Slave When the system enters "Setup", BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. This option displays the auto detection status of IDE de- vices. The settings for "Primary IDE Slave" are the same as those for the "Primary IDE Master".

  • Page 80: Floppy Configuration

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual Floppy Configuration Floppy A Use this option to specify which of floppy drive you have installed in the A drive. The settings are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3 1/ 2", 1.44 MB 3 1/2" and 2.88 MB 3 1/2".
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS allows the computer to force a third party BIOS to display during system boot. Keep Current has the system display AMIBIOS information on bootup. BootUp Num Lock This option is used to select the status of the Number Lock function on your keyboard on bootup.
  • Page 82 SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual Wait for F1 if Error This settings for this option are Enabled and Disabled. Disabled: This prevents the AMIBIOS to wait on an error for user intervention. This setting should be used if there is a known reason for a BIOS error to appear. An example would be a system administrator must remote boot the system.

  • Page 83: Event Log Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS CPUs, write operations stored in the L1 cache aren’t copied to main memory until absolutely necessary. This is the default setting. System BIOS Cacheable This option enables you to move the system BIOS to the memory cache to improve performance.

  • Page 84: Peripheral Device Configuration

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual Peripheral Device Configuration Onboard SCSI This option allows you to Enable or Disable the onboard SCSI. Power Lost Control This option determines how the system will respond when power is reap- plied after a power loss condition.

  • Page 85: Chipset Setup

    Chipset Setup Choose Chipset Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup Utility main menu. The screen is shown below. All Chipset Setup options are described following the screen. Main Advanced Chipset C000,16k Shadow C400,16k Shadow C800,16k Shadow CC00,16k Shadow D000,16k Shadow D400,16k Shadow D800,16k Shadow DC00,16k Shadow Write Combining for P6 to PCI...
  • Page 86 SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual for faster application. The settings for this option are Disabled and Enabled. (The optimal settings are Cached for C000, C400, C800 anc CC00 and Disabled for all the other addresses. Write Combining for P6-to-PCI This settings for this option are Disabled and Enabled. Select "Enabled" to enable the function of Write Combining for P6-to-PCI.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS Memory Writing Posting The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Fast ECC Enable The settings are Enabled and Disabled. ISA IO Cycle Delay This settings for this option are FULL Delay, 1.5 BLCK, 2.5 BLCK and 3.5 BLCK. Scrubbing Enable The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 88: Pci Pnp Setup

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual PCI PnP Setup Choose PCI/PnP Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All PCI/PnP options are described in this section. The PCI/PnP Setup screen is shown below. Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Reset Config Data PCI Latency Timer...
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS Palette Snooping When enabled, this option informs PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed. The settings are Disabled and Enabled. This does not neces- sarily indicate a physical ISA adapter card. The graphics chipset can be mounted on a PCI card.

  • Page 90: Power Setup

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual Reserved Memory Size This option specifies the size of a memory area to be reserved for Legacy ISA adapter cards. The settings are Disabled, 16k, 32k and 64k. Power Setup Choose Power Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Power Setup options are described in this section.
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS ACPI Aware O/S This option allows the system to utilize Intel's ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification. Settings are No and Yes. DOS®, Windows 3.x®, and Windows NT® are examples of non-ACPI aware oper- ating systems. Windows 95®, Windows 98®, Windows ME® and Windows 2000®...
  • Page 92 SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual IRQ1 IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ6 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ14 IRQ15 With the above options, you can monitor each interrupt request and resume the system's normal power up state when activated. Settings are Ignore and Monitor. All IRQs are defaulted to Ignore except for IRQ 1, 12 and 14, whcih default to Monitor.

  • Page 93: Boot Setup

    Boot Setup Choose Boot Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. options are described in this section. below. Main Advanced Chipset > Boot Device Priority > Hard Disk Drives > Removable Devices > ATAPI CDROM Drives V02.03 (C)Copyright 1985-2000, American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device This option is used to specify the order of the boot sequence that will be...

  • Page 94: Hard Disk Drives

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual 3rd Boot Device The settings for the 3rd Boot Device are Removable Device, ATAPI CDROM, Hard Drive, Intel UNDI PX-2 and Disabled. 4th Boot Device The settings for the 3rd Boot Device are Removable Device, ATAPI CDROM, Hard Drive, Intel UNDI PX-2 and Disabled.

  • Page 95: Security Setup

    Security Setup Choose Security Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Security Setup options are described in this section. The Security Setup screen is shown below. Main Advanced Chipset Supervisor Password User Password > Change Supervisor Password > Change User Password >...

  • Page 96: Change Supervisor Password

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual Change Supervisor Password This option allows you to change a supervisor password that was entered previously. Change User Password This option allows you to change a user password that was entered previ- ously. Clear User Password Use this option to clear the user password so that it is not required to be entered when the system boots up.

  • Page 97: 7-10 Exit Setup

    7-10 Exit Setup Choose Exit Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Exit Setup op- tions are described in this section. The Exit Setup screen is shown below. Main Advanced Chipset > Exit Saving Changes > Exit Discarding Changes >...

  • Page 98: Load Optimal Defaults

    SUPERSERVER 6021H Manual Load Optimal Defaults Highlighting this setting and then pressing <Enter> provides the optimum performance settings for all devices and system features. Load Failsafe Defaults Highlighting this setting and then pressing <Enter> provides the safest set of parameters for the system.

  • Page 99: Appendix A: Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 100 SUPERSERVER 6021H User's Manual AMI BIOS Error Beep Codes Beep Error Message Code 1 beep Refresh 2 beeps BIOS ROM file absent 3 beeps Base 64KB memory failure 4 beeps Flash program successful 5 beeps Media read error 6 beeps...

  • Page 101: Appendix B: Post Checkpoint Codes

    POST Checkpoint Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes diagnostic codes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h. Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint...
  • Page 102 SUPERSERVER 6021H User's Manual Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. Initializing the interrupt vector table next.
  • Page 103 Checkpoint Code Description The CMOS status register is initialized. Next, performing any required initialization before the keyboard BAT command is issued. The keyboard controller input buffer is free. Next, issuing the BAT command to the keyboard controller. The keyboard controller BAT command result has been verified. Next, performing any necessary initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test.
  • Page 104 SUPERSERVER 6021H User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on. Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next. Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Configur- ing the monochrome mode and color mode settings next.
  • Page 105 Checkpoint Code Description Patterns written in base memory. Determining the amount of memory below 1 MB next. The amount of memory below 1 MB has been found and verified. Determining the amount of memory above 1 MB memory next. The amount of memory above 1 MB has been found and verified. Checking for a soft reset and clearing the memory below 1 MB for the soft reset next.
  • Page 106 SUPERSERVER 6021H User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description Completed programming DMA controllers 1 and 2. Initializing the 8259 interrupt controller next. Completed 8259 interrupt controller initialization. Extended NMI source enabling is in progress. The keyboard test has started. Clearing the output buffer and checking for stuck keys.
  • Page 107 Checkpoint Code Description The adaptor ROM had control and has now returned control to BIOS POST. Performing any required processing after the option ROM returned control. Any initialization required after the option ROM test has com- pleted. Configuring the timer data area and printer base address next. Set the timer and printer base addresses.
  • Page 108 SUPERSERVER 6021H User's Manual Bus Checkpoint Codes The system BIOS passes control to different buses at the following checkpoints: Checkpoint Code Description Initializing the different bus system, static, and output devices, if present. Initialized bus input, IPL, and general devices, if present.

  • Page 109: Appendix C: System Specifications

    III FCPGA 500 MHz-1.50 GHz 512K L2 cache processors at front bus speeds of 133 and 100 MHz. Note: Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. (http://www.supermicro.com/TechSupport.htm) Chipset ServerWorks ServerSet III HE Super Light BIOS ®...
  • Page 110 SUPERSERVER 6021H User's Manual SCSI Drive Bays Six (6) drive bays to house two (6) standard 1" 80-pin SCA SCSI drives Peripheral Bays One (1) 3.5" floppy drive One (1) slim CD-ROM drive Six (6) 3.5 x 1" drive bays (for SCSI drives)
  • Page 111 Appendix C: System Specifications Cooling Fans System: Four (4) 8-cm ball bearing fans Form Factor P3TDER motherboard: Extended ATX (12.05 x 11.475 in.) SC822R-350RC chassis: 2U rackmount Operating Systems Supported Windows NT, Windows 2000, Solaris, Netware, SCO UNIX and Linux Dimensions 16.7 x 3.46 x 25.6 in.;...
  • Page 112 SUPERSERVER 6021H User's Manual Notes...

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