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Supero SuperServer 6123L-8R User Manual

Supermicro superserver 6123l-8r barebone systems: user guide
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  • Page 1 UPER UPER ERVER UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL 6123L-8R 6123L-iR ® NIC 2 NIC 1 RESET NIC 2 NIC 1 RESET...
  • 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: Preface

    About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6123L-8R/ 6123L-iR. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 6123L-8R/6123L-iR is a high-end, dual Itanium2 processor rackmount server based on the SC823HS-R500RC/SC823Hi-R500RC 2U rackmount server chassis and the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 serverboard.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the serverboard.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Server Chassis Features ... 1-5 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-7 Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview ... 2-1 Unpacking the SuperServer 6123L-8R/6123L-iR ... 2-1 Preparing for Setup ... 2-1 Choosing a Setup Location ... 2-2 Rack Precautions ... 2-2 Server Precautions ... 2-2 Installing the Server into a Rack ...
  • Page 7 Power ... 3-3 Power Fail ... 3-3 SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs ... 3-3 GLAN (Ethernet) Port LEDs ... 3-3 Chapter 4: System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions ... 4-1 General Safety Precautions ... 4-2 ESD Precautions ... 4-3 Operating Precautions ... 4-4 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 Serverboard ...
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Chassis Intrusion ... 5-20 Fan Headers ... 5-21 Speaker Header ... 5-21 Wake-On-Ring ... 5-21 Power Fault ... 5-22 SMB ... 5-22 SMB Power Connector ... 5-22 Jumper Settings ... 5-23 Explanation of Jumpers ... 5-23 CMOS Clear ...
  • Page 9 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ... 7-1 Main Setup Screen ... 7-2 Advanced Setup Screen ... 7-3 PCI/PnP Configuration ... 7-11 Security ... 7-12 Exit ... 7-13 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes/Common Debug Codes ... A-1 Appendix B: BIOS Checkpoint Codes ... B-1 Appendix C: Software Drivers and Operating System Installation ...
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    The Supermicro SuperServer 6123L-8R/6123L-iR is a high-end dual processor, 2U rackmount server that features some of the most advanced technology cur- rently available. The SuperServer 6123L-8R/6123L-iR is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC823HS-R500RC/SC823Hi-R500RC 2U rackmount chassis and the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 dual Itanium2 processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperServer 6123L-8R/6123L-iR (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    SuperServer 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Note: "(B)" indicates black. Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6123L-8R/6123L-iR lies the i2DML-8G2/i2DML- iG2, a dual Intel Itanium2 processor serverboard designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2.

  • Page 13: Pci Expansion Slots

    1.50 GHz with a 6 MB L3 cache at a 400 MHz FSB. Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (http://www.supermicro.com/support/). Memory The i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 has eight 184-pin, DIMM slots that can support up to 16 GB of low-profile, registered ECC DDR200 (PC1600) SDRAM (DDR266 is supported but at 200 MHz only).

  • Page 14: Other Features

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Other Features Other onboard features are included to promote system health. These include various voltage monitors, two CPU temperature sensors, four fan speed sensors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

  • Page 15: Server Chassis Features

    SC823HS-R500RC/SC823Hi-R500RC chassis. System Power When configured as a SuperServer 6123L-8R/6123L-iR, the SC823HS-R500RC/ SC823Hi-R500RC chassis includes two 500W hot-swap power supplies with a built-in I C feature. The power supply unit is auto-switching capable for inputs of...

  • Page 16: Cooling System

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Figure 1-2. I/O Backplane External SCSI Port (6123L-8R only) COM1 Port USB Ports Ethernet Ports VGA Port Cooling System The SC823HS-R500RC/SC823Hi-R500RC chassis' revolutionary cooling design has been optimized to provide sufficient cooling for dual Itanium2 configurations.

  • Page 17: Contacting Supermicro

    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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 18 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 6123L-8R/6123L-iR. 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 20: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR 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 sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

  • Page 21: Installing The Server Into A Rack

    Installing the Server into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6123L-8R/6123L- iR into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the 6123L-8R/6123L-iR has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6.

  • Page 22: Installing The Outer Rails

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Figure 2-2. Installing Rails to the Chassis Installing the Outer Rails Locate a pair of front (short) and rear (long) brackets that were included with your rack mounting hardware. Note that the brackets are marked with up/front arrows (front) and up/rear arrows (rear).
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-3. Installing the Outer Rack Rails...

  • Page 24: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Installing the Server into the Rack You are now ready to install the server into the rack. Slide the chassis into the rack as shown in Figure 2-4. The chassis may not slide into the rack smoothly or easily when installed the first time.

  • Page 25: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the SuperServer 6123L-8R/6123L-iR 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 26: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6123L-8R/6123L-iR 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 6123L-8R/6123L-iR (see Figure 2-6): First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-6. Accessing the Inside of the Server 6. Check all cable connections and airflow: Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the chassis airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also, check the air seals for damage.

  • Page 28: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SCSI/IDE 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. For servicing the CD- ROM drive, you will need to remove the top chassis cover (not necessary for SCSI drives).

  • Page 29: Chapter 3: System Interface

    Overview There are several LEDs on the chassis control panel to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply.

  • Page 30: Control Panel Leds

    NIC2 NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing . NIC1 NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing. HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6123L-8R/ 6123L-iR this light indicates SCSI/IDE and/or CD-ROM drive activity when flash- ing.

  • Page 31: Power

    This LED should be off when the system is operating normally. SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs (6123L-8R only) Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs. Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SCSI drive carrier indicates drive activity.

  • Page 32: Glan (Ethernet) Port Leds

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual GLAN (Ethernet) Port LEDs The two GLAN (Gb LAN) Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) each have a yellow and a green LED. The yellow (left) LED indicates activity while the other (right) LED may be green, orange or off to indicate the speed of the connection.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4: System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6123L-8R/6123L-iR 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 34: General Safety Precautions

    General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: ! Keep the area around the SuperServer 6123L-8R/6123L-iR clean and free of clutter. ! The SuperServer 6123L-8R/6123L-iR weighs approximately 52 lbs (23.6 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 35: 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 36: Operating Precautions

    Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6123L- 8R/6123L-iR is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6123L-8R/6123L-iR system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 37: Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 serverboard, connect the data and power cables and in- stall 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 finished working on the serverboard to protect and cool the system sufficiently.

  • Page 38: Itanium2 Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. To optimize the functionality and capability of the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2, we recommend it be installed in Supermicro chassis only. Warning: The heatsink on the MRH-D chip has been pre-installed by the manufacturer.
  • Page 39 Installing the Heatsink Retention Mechanism 1. Place the retention mechanism (SKT-0147-RM-IT2) on the serverboard as shown in the picture below: 2. Secure the retention mechanism to the serverboard by screwing three 6-32, 4.5-mm screws into the mounting holes on the back of the serverboard. Figure 5-1.
  • Page 40 Installing the Serverboard into the Chassis Note: To optimize the functionality and capability of the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2, we strongly recommend that it be installed in Supermicro's SC823HS-R500RC/ SC823Hi-R500RC proprietary chassis. 1. Locate the six 6-32 9-mm screws (included in the retention mechanism ship- ping package).
  • Page 41 Installing Itanium2 CPUs 1. Insert an Itanium2 CPU into the CPU1 socket. Make sure that CPU Pin 1 is aligned with the cut angle of the CPU socket, as shown in the picture below.* Itanium2 CPU 2. Use the M2.5 hex key to secure the Itanium2 CPU as shown in the picture below.
  • Page 42 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Installing the Power Pods The CPU power pod is a VRM mechanism specially designed for Itanium2 pro- cessors. 1. Locate the slot on the CPU power pod and align it with the Itanium2 CPU installed on the serverboard.
  • Page 43 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 3. Locate four of the M3 screws in the heatsink retention package and use them to secure the power pod onto the serverboard as shown in the picture below. Securing the power pod with four M3 screws. 4.
  • Page 44 To maximizing the cooling effect of the i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2, we strongly rec- ommend that Supermicro's proprietary heatsinks (SNK-P0001) be used with Itanium2 CPUs. 1. Place a heatsink (SNK-P0001) on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism as shown below.

  • Page 45: Connecting Ac Power

    3. Secure the heatsink onto the CPU by tightening all four screws. 4. Repeat the above steps to install a second heatsink on a second CPU if needed. Figure 5-3. CPUs (2) with Heatsinks (SNK-P0001) Installed Connecting AC Power 1. Connect the 24-pin power connector from the AC power supply to the serverboard.

  • Page 46: Connecting Cables

    The following data cables (with their serverboard con- nector locations noted) should be connected. See the serverboard layout figure in this chapter for connector locations. ! SCSI Device Cable (J3, 6123L-8R only) ! IDE Device Cable (J37, 6123L-iR only) ! CD-ROM Cable (J35)

  • Page 47: Connecting The Control Panel

    The U66 header contains pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on the chassis control panel. These connectors are designed specifi- cally for use with Supermicro server chassis. All U66 wires have been bundled into single ribbon cable to simplify their connection. The red wire should plug into pin 1 as marked on the serverboard.

  • Page 48: I/O Ports

    COM Port USB Ports GLAN1 GLAN2 Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http:// www.supermicro.com/support/ 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 49 Memory Support The i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 supports up to 16 GB of buffered, reistered ECC DDR200 (DDR266 memory can be used but will operate at DDR200 speed). This serverboard was designed to support 2 GB modules in each socket. You should not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds. See Figures 5-6a and 5-6b for installing and removing memory modules.

  • Page 50: Adding Pci Cards

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Adding PCI Cards PCI-X slot: The i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 has one 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot. The server should have come with a riser card installed, which supports three standard sized PCI-X cards (see Figure 5-7). PCI card installation: Before installing a PCI add-on card, see step 1, above.

  • Page 51: Serverboard Details

    Serverboard Details Figure 5-8. SUPER i2DML-8G2 Layout J 2 7 C N 5 U 6 2 DIMM1 DIMM5 DIMM2 DIMM6 MRH-D DIMM3 DIMM7 DIMM4 DIMM8 MRH-D LAN1 PCI-X (256 Pin) LAN2 P64H 82546 J A 1 J 1 8 D S 7 BIOS4 LSI SCSI Controller...

  • Page 52: I2Dml-8G2/I2Dml-Ig2 Quick Reference

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual i2DML-8G2/i2DML-iG2 Quick Reference Jumper Description Power Fail Alarm Enable/Disable Closed (Disabled) GLAN Enable/Disable Watch Dog JBT1 CMOS Clear JA1* SCSI Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable Connector DS3/DS4 DS7* Fan1 - 8 J9 - J16** J18* J30/J29 J37/J35...

  • Page 53: Connector Definitions

    Connector Definitions EPS 12V Power Connector There are two 24-pin main power sup- ply connectors on the serverboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. See the table on the right for pin definitions. (Only one of the two connections need to be made.) Processor Power Connectors...

  • Page 54: Hdd Led

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of U66. Attach the hard drive LED cable here to display disk activity for any hard drives on the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 55: Reset Button

    Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo- cated on pins 3 and 4 of U66. Attach it the hardware reset switch on the computer case to these pins. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi- nitions. Power Button The Power Button connection is lo- cated on pins 1 and 2 of U66.

  • Page 56: Serial Ports

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Header Two extra USB headers (USB2/3 lo- cated at J21) can be used to provide front side USB access. need a USB cable to use either con- nection. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 57: Fan Headers

    See the table on the right for pin defini- tions. Note: This feature is only available when using redundant Supermicro power sup- plies. Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is desig- nated J6. This function allows your computer to receive and "wake-up"...

  • Page 58: Smb

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual A System Management Bus header is located at J22. Connect the ap- propriate cable here to utilize SMB on your system. SMB Power (I Connector The I C connector at J27, located be- tween the PWR ForceOn Header and...

  • Page 59: Jumper Settings

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

  • Page 60: Glan Enable/Disable

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual GLAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper J7 to enable or disable the onboard GLAN ports (GLAN1 and GLAN2) on the serverboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled...

  • Page 61: Scsi Enable/Disable

    SCSI Enable/Disable (6123L-8R only) The SCSI jumper at JA1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard SCSI controller. The normal (default) posi- tion is on pins 1-2 to enable SCSI ter- mination. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 62: Scsi Activity Led

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual SCSI Activity LED (6123L-8R only) The SCSI Activity LED is located next to the LSI SCSI controller. When the SCSI Activity LED blinks, it indicates that one or both of the SCSI channels are active.

  • Page 63: Ultra320 Scsi Connectors

    Ultra320 SCSI Connectors (6123L-8R only) Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra320 SCSI connectors at J18 (SCSI channel A and J3 (SCSI channel B). 68-pin Ultra 320 SCSI Connectors (J3 and J18) Connector Contact Number...

  • Page 64: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC823HS-R500RC/SC823Hi-R500RC chassis. For compo- nent installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most com- mon problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the next step.
  • Page 65 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views SCSI Drive Bays IDE Drive Bays 6123L-8R/6123L-iR Rear View COM1 Port 6123L-8R Front View CD-ROM Drive 6123L-iR Front View CD-ROM Drive USB Ports Ethernet Ports Control Panel/System LEDs...

  • Page 66: Control Panel

    Installing a new fan: Replace the failed fan with an identical 8-cm, 12 volt fan (Supermicro part number: FAN-0070). Position the new fan at its proper place in the chassis by fitting the fan with its housing onto the fan mounts in the chassis. A "click"...

  • Page 67: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    CD-ROM Drive: For installing/removing a CD-ROM drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the 6123L-8R/6123L-iR by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "CD-ROM Drive Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions.

  • Page 68: Scsi Drive Installation

    SCSI Drive Installation (6123L-8R only) Installing/removing hot-swap SCSI drives (6123L-8R only): The SCSI drive bays are located in the front of the chassis, making them easily accessible for installation and removal. The SCSI drives are hot-swap units, meaning that they can be installed and removed while the system is running.
  • Page 69 Figure 6-3. Figure 6-3. Mounting a SCSI Drive in a Carrier 6123L-8R only: Use caution when working around the SCSI backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal ob- jects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the holes, which aid in proper airflow.

  • Page 70: Ide Drive Installation

    IDE Drive Installation (6123L-iR only) Installing/removing IDE drives The IDE drive bays are located in the front of the chassis, making them easily accessible for installation and removal. The IDE drives are not hot- swap units, meaning system power must be turned off before installing and/or removing them.

  • Page 71: Cd-Rom Drive Installation

    The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CD-ROM drive bay. The 6123L-8R/6123L-iR accomodates only slim CD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim CD-ROM drive in the 6123L-8R/ 6123L-iR server.

  • Page 72: Power Supply

    Power Supply The SuperServer 6123L-8R/6123L-iR has a redundant 500 watt power supply consisting of two power modules. Each power supply module is auto-switching capable, which enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V or 240V input voltage. Power Supply Failure If either of the two power supply modules fail, the other module will take the full load and allow the system to continue operation without interruption.
  • Page 73 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Notes 6-10...

  • Page 74: Chapter 7: Bios

    (AMIBIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white.

  • Page 75: Main Setup Screen

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Main Setup Screen When you first enter the BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

  • Page 76: Advanced Setup Screen

    Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Setup Screen Selecting the Advanced tab takes you to the Advanced setup screen. The Advanced BIOS Setup screen and sub menus are listed below: When you first enter the Advanced Setup screen, the Setup Warning will be displayed.
  • Page 77 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Serial Port1 Address/Serial Port2 Address This option specifies the base I/O port addresses and Interrupt Request addresses of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port2. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial ports from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial ports become physically unavailable.
  • Page 78 Chapter 7: BIOS Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave From the Advanced Setup screen, press <Enter> on the appropriate option to access primary and secondary IDE master and slave drives submenu. Use this screen to select options for the Primary and Secondary IDE drives. Use the up and down <Arrow>...
  • Page 79 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual DMA Mode Select the default setting of Auto to allow the BIOS to auto detect the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Other- wise, select from one of the following options: SWDMA0 (Single Word DMA mode 0, 2.1 MBs data transfer rate), SWDMA1 (Single Word DMA mode 1, 4.2 MBs...
  • Page 80 Chapter 7: BIOS ATA(PI) 80-Pin Cable Detection This feature allows the BIOS to auto-detect the 80-pin ATA(PI) Cable. The options are "Host & Device", "Host" and "Device." ! ! ! ! ! BIOS Settings Configuration This item allows the user to configure the system's boot settings. Quiet Boot Set this value to allow the boot up screen options to be modified between POST messages or OEM logo.
  • Page 81 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual System Health Monitor This feature allows the BIOS to automatically display the status of the following items: CPU Overheat Temperature, CPU1/CPU2 Temperature, various voltage levels and fan speeds. See screen shot below.
  • Page 82 Peripheral Device Configuration This screen allows the user to configure the Peripheral Device settings Power Loss Control This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power is returned to the system after being unexpectedly lost. Options are "Stay Off", "Power On"...

  • Page 83: Usb Configuration

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual USB Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the USB settings. USB Function Select "Enabled" to enable the USB Host Controller. The options are "Disabled" and "Enabled." Legacy USB Support Select "Enabled" to enable support for USB Legacy. The options are "Disabled"...

  • Page 84: 7-4 Pci/Pnp Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS 7-4 PCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configuration. PCI Latency Timer This option sets the latency time for all PCI devices on the PCI bus. The default setting is "64." Select one of the following to set latency to the desired number of PCI clock cycles: "32", "64", "96", "128", "160", "192", "224"...

  • Page 85: Security

    UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual !Hardware Health Monitoring H/W Health Function Select "Enabled" to enable the Hardware Health Monitoring function. The options are "Enabled" and "Disabled". Overheat Temperature Trips This feature allows the user to set the CPU temperature threshold. The options range from "65...

  • Page 86: Exit

    Chapter 7: BIOS Change User Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the submenu, then type in the password. Clear User Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the submenu. You can use the sub menu to clear the user password. Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.
  • Page 87 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Load Optimal Defaults Select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter> then "OK" to have BIOS automatically load all Optimal Defaults for the BIOS settings. The optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.

  • Page 88: Appendix A: Bios Error Beep Codes/Common Debug Codes

    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. The error messages normally appear on the screen.
  • Page 89 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual A-2 IA-64 Common Debug Codes Common Debug Codes for IA-64 systems are listed below: Checkpoints Off: Off: Note: The debug code LEDs (DS3 and DS4) are located next to the IDE2 connector. Please refer to the serverboard layout in Chapter 5 for DS3 and DS4 locations.
  • Page 90 BIOS POST Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes 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. Checkpoint Code Description The NMI is disabled.
  • Page 91 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition. The BIOS stack has been built. Next, disabling cache memory. Uncompressing the POST code next. Next, initializing the CPU and the CPU data area.
  • Page 92 Checkpoint Code Description The configuration required before interrupt vector initialization has completed. Interrupt vector initialization is about to begin. 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.
  • Page 93 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description The memory pattern has been written to extended memory. Writing patterns to the base 640 KB memory next. Patterns written in base memory. Determining the amount of memory below 1 MB next.
  • Page 94 Checkpoint Code Description The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller 1 base register test next. The DMA controller 1 base register test passed. Performing the DMA controller 2 base register test next. The DMA controller 2 base register test passed. Programming DMA controllers 1 and 2 next.
  • Page 95 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description Initializing the bus option ROMs from C800 next. See the last page of this chapter for additional information. Initializing before passing control to the adaptor ROM at C800. Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has com- pleted.

  • Page 96: Software Installation

    After all the hardware has been installed, you will need to install the operating system and other software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your system. Introduction to the EFI Platform...
  • Page 97 AMIBIOS Flash 1. Obtain a USB Pen or a USB storage device (a USB 2.0 device is recommended). 2. From our web site (www.supermicro.com), download the following two files into the USB pen or device: [amiflash.efi], and [bios.rom]. 3. Connect the USB device to one of the USB ports (see Chapter 5 for USB port locations).
  • Page 98 Location of the USB device (example) 6. At the shell command prompt, type: Shell> fsX: (where X is the number of the sector in which your USB pen or device is located). This command will change the directory from [Shell] to [fsX]. 7.
  • Page 99 UPER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual 9. When the fsx directory appears, type in the file name at the prompt: fsx:\ amiflash ami64.rom (eg. in the example shown above, at the prompt type fs0:\> amiflash ami64.rom and press <Enter> as shown below).
  • Page 100 Appendix C: Software Installation After the BIOS Image file is loaded, the following screen will appear: 10. When "Reset NVRAM to default value? (y/n)" is displayed, type "y" at the prompt if you want to reset all default values after flashing the BIOS. (Yes: this will reset your NVRAM, which typically resets your boot options in EFI to the manufacturer defaults.
  • Page 101 UPER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Adding the CD-ROM Boot Option in EFI 1. Power on the system and enter the “EFI Boot Manager”. 2. Select “Boot Option Maintenance Menu." 3. Select “Add a Boot Option.” 4. Select “Removable Media Boot [Acpi(PNP0A03,0)/Pci(1F|1)/ ATA(Secondary,Master)]”.
  • Page 102 Appendix C: Software Installation IA64 OS Installation For installation on an IDE hard drive. (Note: The Itanium2 board does not have a floppy connector, so the user cannot install Windows driver through a floppy device. This procedure uses ramdisk to add the boot device driver in EFI so that Windows OS will automatically pick up driver from there.) 1.
  • Page 103 UPER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual 11. At the Shell command prompt, type: "Shell> exit". This command will exit the EFI Shell and return to the EFI Boot Manager.” 12. Select the “CD-ROM” boot option to boot from a Windows OS installation CD after you have added the CD-ROM boot option in the EFI Boot Manager.

  • Page 104: Appendix D: System Specifications

    See Chapter 5 for details. Peripheral Drive Bays One (1) slim CD-ROM drive Six (6) SCSI drive bays (6123L-8R) Two (2) IDE drive bays (6123L-iR) Expansion Slots Three (3) 64-bit 133/100 MHz standard (full length) 3.3V PCI-X slots...
  • Page 105 UPER ERVER 6123L-8R/6123L-iR User's Manual Weight Gross: 52 lbs. (23.6 kg.) System Cooling Four (4) heavy duty 8-cm blower fans and one (1) air shroud System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 10A (115V) to 5A (230V)

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