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Supermicro superserver 7034l-i servers: user guide
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  • Page 1 UPER ® 7034L-i UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • 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

    SuperServer 7043L-i. Instal- lation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The 7034L-i is a high-end dual processor server based on the SC733i-450 tower chassis and the Super X6DLP-EG2 serverboard. The X6DLP-EG2 supports Intel ®...
  • Page 4 SERVER UPER 7034L-i 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 7034L-i. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6DLP-EG2 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    SERVER UPER 7034L-i User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ... iii Manual Organization ... iii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ... 1-1 Serverboard Features ... 1-2 Server Chassis Features ... 1-5 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-7 Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview ...
  • Page 7 Serverboard Installation ... 5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ... 5-3 Connecting Cables ... 5-6 Connecting Data Cables ... 5-6 Connecting Power Cables ... 5-6 Connecting the Control Panel ... 5-7 I/O Ports ... 5-7 Installing Memory ... 5-8 Adding PCI Cards ... 5-9 Serverboard Details ...
  • Page 8 SERVER UPER 7034L-i User's Manual VGA Enable/Disable ... 5-19 SMBus to PCI ... 5-19 Power Force On ... 5-19 Watch Dog ... 5-19 Alarm Reset ... 5-20 5-11 Onboard Indicators ... 5-20 JLAN LEDs ... 5-20 System Status LED ... 5-20 Onboard LED Indicators ...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Overview The SuperServer 7034L-i is a dual processor server in a tower confi guration. The 7034L-i is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC733i-450 chassis and the X6DLP-EG2 serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 7034L-i (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    SERVER UPER 7034L-i User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the 7034L-i lies the X6DLP-EG2, a dual processor serverboard based on Intel's E7520 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X6DLP-EG2. Processors The X6DLP-EG2 supports single or dual Intel 479-pin PGA sockets.
  • Page 11 Onboard Controllers/Ports An onboard IDE controller supports up to four UltraDMA/100 hard drives or ATAPI devices. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two GLAN (NIC) ports. Other Features Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU...
  • Page 12 SERVER UPER 7034L-i User's Manual CPU1 Group A Links0-7 8x PCI-Express (Slot 6) 8x PCI-Express (Slot 4) Group B Links0-7 82573 82573 PCI-X 66 MHz (Slot 6) PCI-X 66 MHz (Slot 5) PCI 33 MHz (Slot 1) Rage BIOS Kybd/ Mouse Figure 1-1 .

  • Page 13: Server Chassis Features

    450W power supply. Serial ATA Subsystem For the 7034L-i, the SC733i-450 chassis was designed to support up to a total of four Serial ATA and IDE hard drives (with a limit of two SATA drives). The drives are not hot-swappable units.

  • Page 14: Contacting Supermicro

    SERVER UPER 7034L-i 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 15: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the SuperServer 7034L-i was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

  • Page 16: Server Precautions

    Checking the Serverboard Setup After setting up the the 7034L-i, you will need to gain access to the inside of the chassis to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and the essential con- nections have been made. Begin by opening the left side panel (when facing the front of the chassis).
  • Page 17 5. Check all cable connections and airfl ow Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Figure 2-1. Accessing the Inside of the 7034L-i...

  • Page 18: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    UPERSERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made. 1. Accessing the drive bays All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. When installing or removing the CD-ROM, IDE hard drives or a fl...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3: System Interface

    System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system and the activity and health of specifi c components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel. Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis.

  • Page 20: Control Panel Leds

    Power: Indicates external power is being supplied to the system's power supply unit. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operat- ing. HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 7034L-i, this LED indicates SATA/IDE drive activity when fl ashing. NIC: Indicates network activity when fl ashing.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4: System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 7034L-i 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 22: General Safety Precautions

    General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: Keep the area around the SuperServer 7034L-i clean and free of clutter. The SuperServer 7034L-i weighs approximately 40 lbs. (18.2 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 23: 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 24: Operating Precautions

    ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 7034L-i is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 7034L-i system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 25: Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors, memory and heatsinks to the X6DLP-EG2 serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the chassis completely when you have fi...

  • Page 26: Serverboard Installation

    UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Serverboard Installation This section explains how to mount the X6DLP-EG2 into the SC733i-450 chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate the most common problems encountered in such an installation. To access the inside of the server, remove the screws from the back lip of the top cover of the chassis, then pull the cover off.

  • Page 27: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Processor and Heatsink Installation Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package. Also, never place the serverboard on a conductive surface. Always remove the power cord fi rst before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. The X6DLP-EG2 has two 479-pin PGA sockets that support Intel ULV processors.
  • Page 28 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual 5. Once the processor is properly seated in the socket, turn the lock mechanism clockwise with the fl at- head screw driver to lock it. Repeat the above steps if you wish to install a secind processor.
  • Page 29 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Removing the Heatsink Screw# 1 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver to remove the heatsink screws from the serverboard (remove diagonal screws fi rst, as show in the picture on the right). Screw# 2 2. Hold the heatsink and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the processor.

  • Page 30: Connecting Cables

    UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Control Panel

    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. Note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header. All JF1 wires have been bundled into single ribbon cable to simplify their connection.

  • Page 32: Installing Memory

    UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http:// www.supermicro.com/support/resources/ Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. DIMM Installation (See Figure 5-3) 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1A and DIMM1B.

  • Page 33: Adding Pci Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI slots The X6DLP-EG2 has two 64-bit, 66 MHz (3.3V) PCI-X slots, one x8 PCI-Express slot and one 32-bit, 33 MHz (5V) PCI slot. The SC733i-450 allows all four slots to be populated.

  • Page 34: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. SUPER X6DLP-EG2 Layout Keyboard/ Mouse JPR1 USB0/1 DIMM1B DIMM1A DIMM2B DIMM2A DIMM3B DIMM3A DIMM4B DIMM4A JLAN1 Battery JLAN2 FAN6 JPL1 FAN5 JPL2 JWOL Slot6: PCI-X 66 MHz (ZCR) JP15 JP13 Slot4: 8x PCI-Express...
  • Page 35 X6DLP-EG2 Quick Reference Jumper Description J13/J15 PCI/PCI-X Slots to System SMB JBT1 CMOS Clear Power Force On JPG1 VGA Enable JPL1/JPL2 JLAN1/JLAN 2 Enable/Disable JPR1 Power Fail Alarm Reset Watch Dog Enable Connector Description COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connector/Header FAN 1-6 CPU/Chassis Fan Headers Floppy Floppy Disk Drive Connector...

  • Page 36: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power Connector The main power supply connector on the X6DPL-EG2 meets the SSI EPS 12V specifi cation. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Note: You must also connect the processor power connector (PW2, below.)

  • Page 37: Hdd Led

    HDD LED The HDD LED (for IDE and SATA drives) connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the drive LED cable to these pins to display disk activity. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. NIC1/2 LEDs The NIC (Network Interface Control- ler) LED connections for JLAN1 are...

  • Page 38: Reset Button

    UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo- cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions.

  • Page 39: Universal Serial Bus Ports

    Universal Serial Bus Ports (USB0/1) Two USB 2.0 ports are located beside the LAN ports. USB0 is the bottom port and USB1 is the top port. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Universal Serial Bus Headers Two extra USB headers designated USB2/3 can be used for front side USB access.

  • Page 40: Speaker/Power Led/Keylock

    UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Speaker/Power LED/Keylock On the JF2 header, pins 1, 3, 5 and 7 are for the speaker, pins 2, 4 and 6 are for the power LED and pins 8 and 10 are for the keylock. Pin 9 is absent (key).

  • Page 41: Power Fault

    Defi nition PWR 1 Fail Signal PWR 2 Fail Signal PWR 3 Fail Signal PWR 4 Fail Signal Note: This feature is only available when using redundant Supermicro power supplies. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition...

  • Page 42: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 43: Vga Enable/Disable

    VGA Enable/Disable JPG1 enables or disables the VGA port on the serverboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. SMBus to PCI Jumpers J13 and J15 allow you to con- nect PCI-X/PCI slots to the System Management Bus The default setting is open to disable the connection.

  • Page 44: Alarm Reset

    This feature assumes that Supermicro redundant power supply units are installed in the chassis. Since the 7034L-i has only a single power supply installed, you should not enable jumper (JPR1) to prevent false alarms. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 45: Onboard Led Indicators

    Onboard LED Indicators (DS1, DS5) DS1 and DS5 are additional LED indicators on the X6DLP-EG2. See the table on the right for information regarding these two LEDs. Onboard LED Indicators (DS7, DS8) DS7 and DS8 are POST code LEDs. Please refer to Appendix A for POST code information.

  • Page 46: Floppy Connector

    UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual 5-12 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections Note the following when connecting the fl oppy and hard disk drive cables: • The fl oppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.

  • Page 47: Ide Connector

    IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to con- fi gure the onboard IDE connec- tors. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. SATA Ports There are no jumpers to con- fi gure the onboard SATA ports. See the table on the right for pin defi...
  • Page 48 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Notes 5-24...

  • Page 49: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform simple maintenance on the SC733i-450 chassis. Following the component installation steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the next step. Tools Required The only tool you will need is a Philips screwdriver.

  • Page 50: Front Control Panel

    SEVER UPER 7034L-i User's Manual Front Control Panel The front control panel must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status and alarm indications. A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify this connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on the serverboard (making sure the red wire plugs into pin 1) to the appropriate connector on the front control panel PCB (printed circuit board).
  • Page 51 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-2. Chassis Front View 5.25" Drive Bays Floppy Drive Bay Main Power System Reset System LEDs Front Side USB 9-cm Fan Bay (inside chassis)
  • Page 52 SEVER UPER 7034L-i User's Manual Figure 6-3. Chassis Rear View Power Supply Power Supply Fan I/O Backplane 12-cm Exhaust Fan PCI Expansion Slots...

  • Page 53: System Fans

    Disassemble the housing and replace the failed fan with an identical one (avail- able from Supermicro). After the new fan has been installed, reassemble the fan housing and install it by reversing the removal procedure. Plug the fan wires back into their header on the serverboard.
  • Page 54 SEVER UPER 7034L-i User's Manual Figure 6-4. Removing the 12-cm Exhaust Fan Figure 6-5. Removing the 9-cm Chassis Fan...

  • Page 55: Drive Bay Installation

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Drive Bay Installation Installing SATA/IDE Drives The side cover of the chassis must be removed to gain access to the main hard drive area. First remove the two screws from the back lip of the side cover (this is the left cover when you look at the chassis from the front.) Grasp the handle and gently pull the side cover toward the rear to release it from its position.
  • Page 56 SEVER UPER 7034L-i User's Manual Figure 6-6. Removing the Hard Drive Enclosure...

  • Page 57: Installing Components In The 5.25" Drive Bays

    Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays 1. Drive bay confi guration The 7034L-i has two empty 5.25" drive bays above the SATA/IDE drive bays. Com- ponents such as a fl oppy drive, IDE hard drives or CD-ROM drives can be installed in these 5.25"...

  • Page 58: Power Supply

    7034L-i User's Manual Power Supply The 7034L-i has a single 450W redundant cooling power supply (model #: SP450- RP, part#: PWS-0045) that features noise-suppression technology for silent opera- tion. The power supply has the capability to automatically sense and operate at 100 - 240V AC.

  • Page 59: Chapter 7: Bios

    When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note: AMI BIOS has default text messages built-in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) The AMIBIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system (hot keys).

  • Page 60: 7-2 Main Setup

    UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual 7-2 Main Setup When you fi rst enter the AMI 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.

  • Page 61: Advanced Settings

    System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the arrow keys to move between fi elds. The date must be entered in DAY/MM/DD/YY format.
  • Page 62 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Execute Disable Bit Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit to allow the processor to classify areas in the system memory where an application code can and cannot execute, thus preventing a worm or a virus from creating a fl ood of codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.
  • Page 63 Chapter 7: BIOS Type Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed, Auto, CDROM and ARMD. LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive capacities over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with a 48-bit LBA mode addressing.
  • Page 64 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual 32Bit Data Transfer Select "Enabled" to activate the 32-bit data transfer function. Select "Disabled" to disable this function. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Hard Disk Write Protect Select Enabled to enable the function of Hard Disk Write Protect to prevent data from being written to HDD.
  • Page 65 Chapter 7: BIOS 96 PCI clock cycles. Select "128" to set the PCI latency to 128 PCI clock cycles. Select "160" to set the PCI latency to 160 PCI clock cycles. Select "192" to set the PCI latency to 192 PCI clock cycles. Select "224" to set the PCI latency to 224 PCI clock cycles.
  • Page 66 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Super IO Confi guration Sub-Menu Serial Port1 Address This option specifi es the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources.
  • Page 67 Advanced Chipset Settings This item allows the user to confi gure the Advanced Chipset settings for the sys- tem. NorthBridge Confi guration This feature allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Intel E7520 NorthBridge chipset. Memory Remap Feature Select Enabled to allow remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory.
  • Page 68 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual APCI Confi guration This item allows the user to enable or disable the ACPI support for the operating system. ACPI Confi guration Use this feature to confi gure additional ACPI options. Select Yes if the operating system supports ACPI.
  • Page 69 Chapter 7: BIOS Watch Dog Timer This setting is used to activate and de-activate the Watch Dog Timer. It must be used in conjunction with the WD jumper (see Chapter 2 for details). The options are Disabled and Enabled. Event Log Confi guration Highlight this item and press <Enter>...
  • Page 70 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual MPS Confi guration This section allows the user to confi gure the multiprocessors table. MPS Revision This feature allows the user to select the MPS revision. Please follow the instruc- tions given on the screen to select the MPS revision number. The options are 1.1 and 1.4.
  • Page 71 Remote Access This feature allows the user to disable the function of Remote Access. If Disabled is not selected, then you can select a Remote Access type. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Remote Access This feature allows the user to enable the Remote Access function. The Options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 72: System Health Monitor

    UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual USB Confi guration USB Function This feature allows you to enable the USB Ports. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to enable USB Legacy support. Disable legacy support if there are no USB devices installed in the system.

  • Page 73: Boot Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS AMI BIOS will automatically monitor and display the following information: CPU1 Temperature, CPU2 Temperature, System Temperature, CPU1 VCORE/ CPU2 VCORE (*for 2U systems), 3.3V Vcc(V), +5 Vin, 12V Vcc(V), -12V Vcc (V), DRAM VTT, 1.2V Vcc, DIMM Voltage, 1.5V Voltage, 5V Standby, 3.3V Standby. System Fan Monitor Fan Speed Control Modes: This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speed of the...
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual BIOS Settings Confi guration Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot This option allows the boot up screen options to be modifi ed between POST mes- sages or the OEM logo.

  • Page 75: Boot Device Priority

    Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the Boot Device priority sequence. The settings are 1st Floppy Drive, CD ROM, ATAPI CDROM and Disabled. The default settings are: · 1st boot device – 1st Floppy Drive · 2nd boot device – SM-Sony CD-ROM CDU ·...

  • Page 76: Security Settings

    UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass- words, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst. Change Supervisor Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub-menu, and then type in the password.

  • Page 77: Exit Options

    Chapter 7: BIOS Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMIBIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Saving Changes and Exit When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system confi guration parameters can take effect.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Load Fail-Safe Defaults To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. 7-20...

  • Page 79: Appendix A: Bios Error Beep 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. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up pro- cedure.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual DS7/DS8 LED Post Codes LED Indicators Description/Message PWR On SPD Read OK Memory Size-OK Starting Bus Initialization...

  • Page 81: Appendix B: Bios Post Checkpoint Codes

    BIOS POST Checkpoint 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. Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint...
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description The onboard fl oppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. Initializing the interrupt vector table next.
  • Page 83 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution. These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM. Checkpoint Code Description The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition. The BIOS stack has been built.
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 7034L-i 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. Confi guring the mono- chrome mode and color mode settings next.
  • Page 85 Checkpoint Code Description The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the memory above 1 MB next. The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Saving the memory size next. Going to checkpoint 52h next. The memory test started, but not as the result of a soft reset.
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WIN- BIOS Setup next. The programming before WINBIOS Setup has completed. Uncompressing the WINBIOS Setup code and executing the AMIBIOS Setup or WINBIOS Setup utility next.
  • Page 87 Checkpoint Code Description Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initialization required after the E000 option ROM had control next. Initialization after E000 option ROM control has completed. Displaying the system confi guration next. Uncompressing the DMI data and executing DMI POST initialization next. The system confi...
  • Page 88 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 89: Appendix C: Software Installation

    After all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst confi gure the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID driver before you install the Windows operating system. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came packaged with your serverboard.
  • Page 90 Adaptec RAID Controller User's Guide ("Emb_SA_RAID_UG.pdf") in the CD that came with the serverboard. You can also download a copy of Adaptec's User's Guide from our web site at www.supermicro.com. Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility (ARC) The Adaptec RAID Confi guration utility, an embedded BIOS utility, includes the following: Array Confi...
  • Page 91 Appendix C: Software Installation To run the Adaptec RAID Confi guration utility, do to the following: 1. Enable the RAID function in the system BIOS (refer to Chapter 7 for System BIOS Confi gurations). 2. Press the <Ctrl> and <A> keys simultaneously when prompted to do so during system boot.
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties and confi gure array settings. 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).
  • Page 93 Appendix C: Software Installation Deleting Arrays Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent data loss 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 utility.
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual...
  • Page 95 Appendix C: Software Installation Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign properties to it. Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. To assign properties to the new array: 1.
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual RAID Level Create Via When Appropriate RAID 0 No Init. Creating a RAID 0 on new drives RAID 0 Migrate* Creating a RAID 0 from one new drive and one drive with data you wish to preserve...
  • Page 97 Appendix C: Software Installation 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 a single volume to RAID 0, migrating from a larger drive to a smaller drive is allowed.
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Deleting a Bootable Array To delete a bootable array: 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays, select the bootable array you want to delete, and press Ctrl+B. (A bootable array is an array marked with an asterisk, as shown in the screenshot above.)
  • Page 99 Appendix C: Software Installation 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screenshot below). C-11...
  • Page 100 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown be- low). 6. Press Enter. 7. Read the warning message as shown in the screen. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct, type Y to continue.
  • Page 101 Appendix C: Software Installation Rebuilding Arrays Notes: 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 optimized its functionality. For a critical array Rebuild operation, the optimal drive is the source drive.

  • Page 102: Using The Disk Utilities

    UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual 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 utility.
  • Page 103 Appendix C: Software Installation You can choose from the following options: 1. Format Disk: Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive by writing zeros to the entire disk. Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not need to be low-level formatted again.
  • Page 104 ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual C-2 Installing the ICH5R/6300 ESBDriver 1. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD into the CD drive before a system reboot, and the screen "Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear. 2. Choose "Intel ICH5R/6300 ESB Driver by 3rd Party (Adaptec)" from the list and press <Enter>.
  • Page 105 Appendix C: Software Installation C-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers A. Installing Additional Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, the screen shown below will appear. You are now ready to install additional software and drivers. To install, click the icons to the right of these items.
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 107 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Website at: ftp:// ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II.
  • Page 108 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Notes C-20...

  • Page 109: Appendix D: System Specifi Cations

    System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual Intel® Xeon® LV or ULV processors in 479-pin PGA sockets Note: Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (http://www.supermicro.com/support/). Chipset Intel E7520/6300ESB Memory Capacity...
  • Page 110 UPER ERVER 7034L-i User's Manual Weight Net (Gross): 40 lbs. (18.2 kg.) System Cooling One (1) 9-cm chassis fan One (1) 12-cm exhaust fan System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC Rated Input Current: 115V to 230V (5A max)

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