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  • Page 1 UPER 6024H-32R UPER ERVER 6024H-32 UPER ERVER NIC 2 NIC 1 USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Chapter 2: Server Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6024H- 32R/6024H-32 into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory com- ponents, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 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 6024H-32R/6024H-32. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6DH3-G2 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 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 ... 1-3 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-6 Chapter 2: Quick Setup Overview ...
  • Page 7 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ... 5-1 Serverboard Installation ... 5-2 Connecting Cables ... 5-3 Connecting Data Cables ... 5-3 Connecting Power Cables ... 5-3 Connecting the Control Panel ... 5-3 I/O Ports ... 5-4 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ... 5-5 Installing Memory ...
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Power SMB Connector ... 5-17 SAS Activity LED Header ... 5-17 SAS SMB Bus Header ... 5-17 Power Supply Fail LED Header ... 5-18 Alarm Reset ... 5-18 5-10 Jumper Settings ... 5-19 Explanation of Jumpers ... 5-19 CMOS Clear ...
  • Page 9 6024H-32: Power Supply Failure ... 6-10 6024H-32: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ... 6-10 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ... 7-1 Running Setup ... 7-2 Main BIOS Setup ... 7-2 Advanced Setup ... 7-6 Security ... 7-17 Boot ... 7-18 Exit ... 7-19 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes ...
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Overview The SuperServer 6024H-32R/6024H-32 is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC823T-R500LP/SC823T-550LP 2U server chassis and the X6DH3-G2 Intel Xeon dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the SuperServer 6024H-32R/6024H-32 (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6024H-32R/6024H-32 lies the X6DH3-G2, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel E7520 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X6DH3-G2. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the E7520 chipset).

  • Page 13: Server Chassis Features

    BIOS rescue. Server Chassis Features The SuperServer 6024H-32R/6024H-32 is a high-end, scaleable server platform de- signed with today's most state-of-the-art features. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC823T-R500LP/SC823T-550LP server chassis.
  • Page 14 SATA drives. Front Control Panel The SuperServer 6024H-32R/6024H-32's control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, overheat/fan fail and (6024H-32R only) power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button are also included.

  • Page 15: System Block Diagram

    Figure 1-1. Intel E7520 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. 1_PCIX-100 1_PCIX-100 Slot Slot SATA SATA HC2_8Ports HC2_8Ports PCIX BUS(100 MHZ) PCIX BUS(100 MHZ) 1_PCIX-100 1_PCIX-100 GRN_Slot GRN_Slot PXH#1 PXH#1 1_PCIX-133 1_PCIX-133...

  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.

  • Page 17: 2-1 Overview

    Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 6024H- 32R/6024H-32. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated.

  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 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

    Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6024H-32R/6024H- 32 into a rack unit. If the 6024H-32R/6024H-32 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 Chassis Rails

    Position the fi xed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the 6024H-32R/6024H-32 making sure the screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/right specifi c. Screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2).

  • Page 22: Installing The Rack Rails

    ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Installing the Rack Rails: Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 6024H-32R/6024H-32 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 23: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Rack Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the SuperServer 6024H-32R/6024H-32 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 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6024H-32R/6024H-32 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 (see Figure 2-5) First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System...

  • Page 26: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the Serial ATA drives 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 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 buttons on the chassis control panel.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    The control panel located on the front of the chassis has several LEDs (six on the 6024H-32R and fi ve on the 6024H-32). These LEDs provide you with critical in- formation related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.

  • Page 29: Nic2

    NIC2: Indicates network activity on the LAN2 port when fl ashing. HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6024H-32R/6024H- 32, this LED indicates Serial ATA and/or CD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing. Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
  • Page 30 SUPERSERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 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 6024H-32R/6024H-32 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 6024H-32R/6024H-32 clean and free of clutter. The SuperServer 6024H-32R/6024H-32 weighs approximately 57/54 lbs (25.6/24.6 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 Safety Precautions

    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. 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 6024H-32R/6024H-32 is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6024H-32R/6024H-32 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 the X6DH3-G2 serverboard into the SC823T-R500LP/SC823T-550LP chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have fi...

  • Page 36: Serverboard Installation

    2. Check compatibility of serverboard ports and I/O shield The X6DH3-G2 requires a chassis big enough to support a 12" x 13.05" mother- board, such as Supermicro's SC823T-R500LP/SC823T-550LP. Make sure that the I/O ports on the serverboard align properly with their respective holes in the I/O shield at the back of the chassis.

  • Page 37: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables Now that the serverboard 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 care- fully routed to prevent them from blocking the fl...

  • Page 38: I/O Ports

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Ground Power On LED HDD LED NIC1 LED NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail LED Ground Ground I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

  • Page 39: Installing The Processor And Heatsink

    Installing the Processor and Heatsink Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package. Always remove the power cord fi rst before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. The X6DH3-G2 can support single or dual Intel Xeon processors. Intel's boxed CPU package contains a CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
  • Page 40 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Figure 5-3. CPU Socket: Empty and with Processor Installed Warning! Make sure you lift the lever completely when in- stalling the CPU. If the lever is only partly raised, damage to the socket or CPU may result.
  • Page 41 Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instruc- tions below to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket. 1.

  • Page 42: Installing Memory

    Bank 1, then Bank 2, and so on. You should use DIMMs of the same size, type and speed. Please refer to Supermicro's web site at www.supermicro. com for memory updates.

  • Page 43: Adding Pci Cards

    Adding PCI Add-On Cards The 6024H-32R and 6024H-32 can accommodate all PCI expansion slots on the X6DH3-G2 being populated with low-profi le cards. To install an add-on card, begin by removing the PCI slot shield for the slot you wish to populate.

  • Page 44: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-5. X6DH3-G2 Layout FAN5 ATX PWR FAN6 JPW1 DIMM 1A USB0/1 DIMM 1B DIMM 2A COM1 DIMM 2B DIMM 3A DIMM 3B DIMM 4A DIMM 4B LAN1 North Bridge LAN2 UPER X6DH3-G2...

  • Page 45: X6Dh3-G2 Quick Reference

    X6DH3-G2 Quick Reference Jumpers Description 3rd Pwr Supply Fail Detect Alarm Reset Enable/Disable Open (Normal) JBT1 CMOS Clear C1/JI Power Force-On JPG1 VGA Enable JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/2 Ports Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPS1 SAS Controller Enable Watch Dog Enable Connectors Description COM1/COM2 COM1 Port and COM2 Header Fans 1-8...

  • Page 46: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Connector Defi nitions Main ATX Power Supply Connector The primary power supply connector (JPW1) meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin specifi cation. Refer to the table on the right for the pin defi nitions of the ATX 24-pin power connector.

  • Page 47: Reset Connector

    Reset Connector The reset connector is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1 and attaches to the reset switch on the computer chas- sis. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Overheat/Fan Fail LED Connect an LED to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warning of chas- sis overheating.

  • Page 48: Power On Led

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Power On LED The Power On LED connector is lo- cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 (use JLED for a 3-pin connector). This connection is used to provide LED indication of power being supplied to the system.

  • Page 49: Chassis Intrusion

    Chassis Intrusion The Chassis Intrusion header is des- ignated JL1. See the board layout for the location of JL1 and the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header is desig- nated WOL on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 50: Serial Ports

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Serial Ports Two serial ports are included on the serverboard. COM1 is a backpanel port and COM2 is a header located near the PCI#1 slot. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions.

  • Page 51: Smb

    A System Management Bus header is located at J11. Connect the appropri- ate cable here to utilize SMB on your system. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Power SMB (I C) Connector Power SMB (I C) Connector (J32), located between the 8-pin PWR Connector and the 24-pin PWR Con- nector, monitors the status of PWR...

  • Page 52: Power Supply Fail Led Header

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Power Supply Fail LED Header Connect the appropriate cable from your power supply to JP9 to provide an LED warning of a power supply failure. This warning signal is passed through the PWR_LED pin to indicate a power supply failure.

  • Page 53: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, 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 54: Watch Dog Enable/Disable

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD enables the Watch Dog function, a system monitor that takes action when a software application freezes the system. Jumping pins 1-2 will have WD reboot the system if a pro- gram freezes. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt for the program that has frozen.

  • Page 55: System Power Force On

    3rd PWR Supply Fail Detect Jumper Settings (J3P) Jumper Setting Defi nition Closed Enabled Open Disabled Note: this jumper should be disabled on the 6024H-32R/6024H-32. SAS Controller Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPS1) Jumper Setting Defi nition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled...

  • Page 56: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN LEDs The Ethernet port has two LEDs. The yellow (right) LED indicates activ- ity while the left LED may be green, orange or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the right for the functions associated with the left LED.

  • Page 57: 5-12 Parallel Port And Peripheral Drive Connections

    5-12 Parallel Port and Peripheral Drive Connections Use the following information to connect the IDE hard disk drive cables. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. • The 80-wire ATA100/66 IDE hard disk drive cable that came with your system has two connectors to support two drives.

  • Page 58: Floppy Connector

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Floppy Connector The fl oppy connector is desig- nated J12. See the table at right for pin defi nitions. SATA Connectors There are no jumpers to con- fi gure the onboard SATA con- nectors. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 59: Ide Connector

    IDE Connector There are no jumpers to confi gure the onboard IDE connectors. See the table below for pin defi nitions. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions (J5, J6) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Reset IDE Ground Host Data 7...
  • Page 60 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Notes 5-26...

  • Page 61: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC823T-R500LP/SC823T-550LP chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encoun- tered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.

  • Page 62: Control Panel

    Keyboard/Mouse Ports USB Ports COM1 Port 6024H-32R shown: the 6024H-32 is identical but with only a single power supply. 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. A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify the connection.

  • Page 63: System Fans

    2. Installing a new fan Replace the failed fan with an identical 8-cm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro, p/n FAN-0070). Position the new fan at its proper place in the chassis by fi tting the fan with its housing onto the fan mounts in the chassis.

  • Page 64: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans Chassis Cover (removed) Cover Release Buttons Motherboard Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SAS/SATA Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis or remove power to replace or swap SAS/SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instruc- tions.

  • Page 65: Sas/Sata Drive Installation

    SAS/SATA Drive Installation 1. Mounting a SAS/SATA drive in a drive carrier The SAS/SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the drives. For this reason, even empty carriers without SAS/SATA drives installed must remain in the chassis.
  • Page 66 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SAS/SATA drives The SAS/SATA drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These hard drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs.
  • Page 67 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Hard Drive Backplane The SAS/SATA drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus termination. A RAID controller can be used with the backplane to provide data security. The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot- swap capability of the Serial ATA drives.

  • Page 68: Installing A Component In The 5.25" Drive Bay

    The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CD-ROM and fl oppy drive bays. The 6024H-32R/6024H-32 accomodates only slim type CD- ROM drives. Side mounting brakets are typically needed to mount a slim CD-ROM drive in the 6024H-32R/6024H-32 server.

  • Page 69: Power Supply

    Replace with the same model - SP502-2S (p/n PWS-0049), which can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see Contact Information in the Preface). 1. Removing the power supply First unplug the power cord from the failed power supply unit.

  • Page 70: Power Supply Failure

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual 6024H-32 The SuperServer 6024H-32 has a single 550 watt power supply, which is auto- switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate with a 100v - 240v input voltage. Power Supply Failure If the power supply module fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the module.

  • Page 71: Chapter 7: Bios

    Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of the Supermicro web site <http://www.supermicro.com> for any changes to BIOS that may not be refl ected in this manual.

  • Page 72: Running Setup

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 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 de- scribed in this section although the screen display is often all you need to under- stand how to set the options (see on next page).

  • Page 73: 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 74 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Serial ATA RAID Enable Select Enable to enable Serial ATA RAID Functions. (*For the Windows OS environment, use the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled.
  • Page 75 LBA Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: Total Sectors: This item displays the number of total sectors available in the LBA Format. Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum capacity in the LBA Format. Multi-Sector Transfer This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used in multi-sector transfer.

  • Page 76: Advanced Setup

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>. Options for PIR settings are displayed by highlighting the setting option using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS Power Button Behavior If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-off and 4-sec override.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual operations . Select "Uncached" to disable this funciton. Select "Write Through" to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time. Select "Write Protect" to prevent data from being written into the base memory area of Block 0-512K.
  • Page 79 PCI Confi guration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices. Onboard G-LAN1, G-LAN2 (Gigabit- LAN1/2) OPROM Confi gure Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from G-LAN1 or G-LAN2. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Reset Confi...
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Advanced Chipset Control Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. *Warning : Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. Incorrect values entered may cause system malfunction. Also, a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system instability. When this occurs, revert to the default setting.
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS Enabling Multi-Media Timer Select Yes to enable Multi-Media Timer. The options are Yes and No. USB Function Select Enable to enable the function of USB devices. The options 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 82 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Processor Power Management This feature allows the user to determine the processor power management mode. If set to C States only, the processor power will be controlled through CPU power states in the ACPI setting. Select "GV1/GV3 only" to enable the function of DBS (Demand Based Switching) which will allow the user to confi...
  • Page 83 Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for COM2. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8. Interrupt Select the IRQ (interrupt request) for COM2. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4. Parallel Port This setting allows you to assign control of the parallel port. The options are Enabled (user defi...
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 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 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specifi es to redirect the console to Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to select the BAUD rate for console redirection.
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Hardware Monitor Logic Hardware Monitoring Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings: 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: Security

    Chapter 7: BIOS 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 88: Boot

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual 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.

  • Page 89: Exit

    Chapter 7: BIOS +Removable Devices Highlight and press <Enter> to expand the fi eld. See details on how to change the order and specs of devices in the Item Specifi c Help window. CDROM Drive See details on how to change the order and specs of the CDROM drive in the Item Specifi...
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual 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.

  • Page 91: Appendix A: Bios Post Codes

    Appendix A BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual POST Code Description 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager...
  • Page 93 POST Code Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Confi gure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message...
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual POST Code Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock...
  • Page 95 POST Code Description Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message Unknown interrupt The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM...
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 97: Appendix B: Software Installation

    Appendix B: Software Installation Appendix B Software Installation B-1 Adaptec Embedded SATA RAID Controller Serial ATA (SATA) Serial ATA (SATA) is a physical storage interface. It uses a single cable with a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices. It is a serial link which supports SATA Transfer rates from 150MBps.
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Combined Mode In this mode, system BIOS assigns the traditional IRQ 14 and IRQ 15 for the use of HDD. Up to 4 ATA devices are supported by this mode. Within the Combined Mode, the following three modes are supported:...
  • Page 99 Appendix B: Software Installation Confi guring BIOS settings for the SATA RAID Functions (Enhanced Mode) 1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Note: If it is the fi rst time to power on the system, we recommend that you load the Optimized Default Settings.
  • Page 100 I/O throughput and providing data accessibility regardless of a single disk failure. By incorporating the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA into the motherboard design, Supermicro's X6DH3-G2 offers the user with the benefi ts of SATARAID without the high costs associated with hardware RAID applications.
  • Page 101 Appendix B: Software Installation Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties and delete arrays. To select this option, use the arrow keys and the <Enter> key to select "Managing Arrays" from the main menu (as shown below).
  • Page 102 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Confi guration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previous screen.) 4.
  • Page 103 Appendix B: Software Installation Creating Arrays Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are un-initialized are shown in gray and cannot be used. See Initializing Disk Drives.
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array. Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition.
  • Page 105 Appendix B: Software Installation 3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and (the default) 64 KB. It is recommended that you do not change the default setting. 4. The item: "Create RAID via" allows you to select between the different creating methods for RAID 0 and RAID 1.
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. 2. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1 from ACU, you can restart it by pressing Ctrl+R.
  • Page 107 Adding a Bootable Array 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to make bootable, and press Ctrl+B. 3. Enter Y to create a bootable array when the following message is displayed: "This will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable.
  • Page 108 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array.
  • Page 109 Appendix B: Software Installation 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screen below). B-13...
  • Page 110 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown in the screen below). 6. Press Enter, then read the warning message. 7. Make sure you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize, then type Y to continue.
  • Page 111 Appendix B: Software Installation Rebuilding Arrays Note: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant arrays (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process (or initialization) is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must perform a Rebuild to get the array to optimal status. For a critical array Rebuild operation, the optimal drive is the source drive.
  • Page 112 The SAS cable (CBL-097) can only be used with backplanes that support both SAS and SATA. If a Supermicro chassis is used, the backplane must be rev. 2.0 or above, which comes with gold trim. If you want to use this motherboard with a Supermicro SAS Mobile Rack, such as CSE-M28E1, be sure to use cable CBL-0116.

  • Page 113: Managing Arrays

    Appendix B: Software Installation B-2. Using the Array Confi guration Utility (ACU) The Array Confi guration Utility (ACU) enables you to create, manage, and delete arrays from the controller’s BIOS, add and delete spare drives, and initialize drives. During the system startup, press <Ctrl> and <A> key simultaneously, and the main menu will appear.
  • Page 114 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Deleting Arrays Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent the loss of data. Deleted arrays cannot be restored. To delete an existing array: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC util- ity.
  • Page 115 Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array. Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition.
  • Page 116 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual 4. The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a RAID . However, during a build operation, only the smaller drive can be selected as the source or fi rst drive. 5. When migrating from single volume to RAID 0, migrating from a larger drive to a smaller drive is allowed.
  • Page 117 Appendix B: Software Installation Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array.
  • Page 118 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Using the SerialSelect Utility to Confi gure SAS Settings The SerialSelect Utility enables you to confi gure SAS disk drive settings. To access the SAS utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility (as shown below).
  • Page 119 Appendix B: Software Installation Setting Controller Confi guration: 3. Select "Controller Confi guration" and press <Enter> to access the submen as shown below. 4. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then press <Enter> and the arrow keys to confi...
  • Page 120 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Setting the Physical Confi guration: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC util- ity. 2. Use the arrow keys to select "SerialSelect Utility" and press <Enter> to access the Physical Confi...

  • Page 121: Using The Disk Utilities

    Appendix B: Software Installation Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks. To access the disk utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC util- ity.
  • Page 122 2. Press Yes to exit the Utility. For more information regarding Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the CD included in your shipping package. You can also download a copy of Adaptec User's Guide from our web site at: www. supermicro.com. B-26...
  • Page 123 Appendix B: Software Installation B-3 Installing the 6300ESB/SAS Driver and the OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot, and the screen:"Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear. b. From the list displayed on the screen, choose the item: "Intel 6300 ESB/ICH5R Driver by 3rd Party (Adaptec)"...

  • Page 124: Installing Drivers

    UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual B-4 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Installing Drivers After you've installed the Windows operating system, a screen as shown below will appear. You are now ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed.
  • Page 125 Appendix B: Software Installation Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a web-based management tool that supports remote management capability and includes remote and local management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 126 ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Notes: SuperoDoctor III rev. 1.0 can be downloaded from our web site at ftp://ftp.supermicro. com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download the SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II.

  • Page 127: Appendix C: System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors ® Single or dual 604-pin Intel Xeon EM64T processors at a front side (system) bus speed of 800 MHz. Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors Chipset Intel E7520 chipset BIOS...
  • Page 128 Dimensions: (WxHxD) 16.8 x 3.5 x 25.6 in. (426 x 89 x 650 mm) Weight 6024H-32R Gross (Bare Bone): 57 lbs. (25.9 kg.) 6024H-32 Gross (Bare Bone): 53 lbs. (24.1 kg.) System Cooling Four (4) 8-cm, 6300 rpm chassis cooling fans (hot-swappable) (fan speed...
  • Page 129 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (30A), +5V (35A), -5V (0.8A), +12Vall (42A), -12V (1.0A), +5Vsb (2.0A) 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...
  • Page 130 UPER ERVER 6024H-32R/6024H-32 User's Manual Notes...

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