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  • Page 1 ® UPER 7042S-i UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL...
  • 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

    Chapter 2: Server Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 7042S-i into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
  • Page 4 You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 7042S-i. Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the P4DSE-M motherboard, in- cluding the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Overview ... 2-1 Unpacking the SuperServer 7042S-i ... 2-1 Preparing for Setup ... 2-1 Installing the SuperServer 7042S-i into a Rack ... 2-3 Checking the Motherboard Setup ... 2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ... 2-9 Chapter 3: System Interface Overview ...
  • Page 7 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Handling the P4DSE-M Motherboard ... 5-1 PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation ... 5-2 Connecting Cables ... 5-5 Connecting Data Cables ... 5-5 Connecting Power Cables ... 5-5 Connecting the Control Panel ... 5-6 Installing Memory ... 5-7 Adding PCI Cards ...
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 7042S-i Manual Onboard Indicators ... 5-18 LAN Port LEDs ... 5-18 CR1 LED ... 5-18 5-10 DIP Switch Settinggs ... 5-18 DIP Switch 1: Processor Speed ... 5-18 5-11 Jumper Settings ... 5-19 Explanation of Jumpers ... 5-19 CMOS Clear ...
  • Page 9 PCI PnP Setup ... 7-17 Power Setup ... 7-19 Boot Setup ... 7-21 Security Setup ... 7-23 7-10 Exit Setup ... 7-25 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages ... A - 1 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes ... B-1 Appendix C: System Specifications ... C-1 Table of Contents...
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 7042S-i Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Introduction to the SuperServer 7042S-i Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 7042S-i is a high-end dual processor server that can be utilized either in a tower or in a rackmount configuration. The SuperServer 7042S-i is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC742i-420 high-end server chassis and the P4DSE-M dual Xeon processor mainboard.

  • Page 12: Server Chassis Features

    SC742i-420 server chassis. System Power The 7042S-i features a 420W power supply that has a redundant cooling feature. This power unit is equipped with two fans. One runs continuously while the other activates if the primary fan fails or if the temperature be- comes too high, which also activates an alarm and illuminates the power fail LED.

  • Page 13: Mainboard Features

    Mainboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 7042S-i lies the P4DSE-M, a dual processor motherboard designed to provide maximum performance in cost-effective configurations. Below are the main features of the P4DSE-M. Processors The P4DSE-M supports single or dual Intel Xeon 512KB L2 cache proces- sors of up to 2.8 GHz with a 400 MHz FSB.

  • Page 14: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 7042S-i 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

    Server Precautions in the next section. Preparing for Setup The box the SuperServer 7042S-i was shipped in may include two sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and mounting screws needed for installing the system into a rack (optional kit). Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time.

  • Page 16: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 7042S-i Manual Choosing a Setup Location: - Leave enough clearance in front of the system to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the system to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

  • Page 17: Installing The Superserver 7042S-I Into A Rack

    This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 7042S-i into a rack unit. (If the 7042S-i has already been mounted into a rack or if you are using it as a tower, 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...

  • Page 18: Installing The Chassis Rails

    Figure 2-3. Then position the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the 7042S-i making sure the screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/right spe- cific.

  • Page 19: Installing The Rack Rails

    Installing the Rails to the Chassis Installing the Rack Rails: Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 7042S-i in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fixed 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 20: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    UPER ERVER 7042S-i Manual Installing the Server into the Rack: You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.

  • Page 21: Checking The Motherboard Setup

    Checking the Motherboard Setup After setting up the the 7042S-i, you will need to open the unit to make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the 7042S-i (see Figure 2-6): (If rack mounted, first release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
  • Page 22 UPER ERVER 7042S-i Manual Optional Fan Figure 2-6. Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 7042S-i...

  • Page 23: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    6. Check all cable connections and airflow: Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the chassis airflow. See Section 5-3 for details on cable con- nections. Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives have been prop erly installed and all connections have been made.
  • Page 24 UPER ERVER 7042S-i Manual been routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow generated by the fans. Keep this in mind when you reroute them after working on the system. 6. Supplying power to the system: The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: System Interface

    Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as two for each SCSI drive carrier and the LAN (Ethernet) ports. constantly informed of the overall status of the system and the activity and health of specific components. There are also three buttons on the chassis control panel.

  • Page 26: Reset

    Indicates external power is being supplied to the system's power supply unit. This LED should normally be illuminated when the sys- tem is operating. HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 7042S-i, this LED indicates CD-ROM drive activity when flashing. NIC1 NIC1: Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing.

  • Page 27: Overheat

    Overheat: Indicates an overheat condition in the chassis. This may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. that the chassis covers are installed and that all fans are present and operating normally.
  • Page 28 SUPERSERVER 7042S-i User's Manual...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4: System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 7042S-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 30: General Safety Precautions

    General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: Keep the area around the SuperServer 7042S-i clean and free of clutter. The SuperServer 7042S-i weighs approximately 54 lbs (24.2 kg) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight.

  • Page 31: Esd Precautions

    After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and (if rackmounted) 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 32: Operating Precautions

    Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that all chassis covers are in place when the 7042S-i is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 7042S-i system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

    Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the processors and heatsinks, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are also described. quick reference chart are included in Section 5-7. Remember to close the chassis completely when you have finished working on the motherboard to sufficiently cool and protect the system.

  • Page 34: Pga Processor And Heatsink Installation

    UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Unpacking The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static pro- tected. PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan.
  • Page 35 4. Apply the proper amount of thermal glue to the CPU thermal plate and place the heatsink/fan assembly on top of the CPU with the fan toward the rear of the chassis (note arrow on top of heatsink). If using an Intel-boxed processor, the fan must be mounted on top due to space restrictions.
  • Page 36 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Figure 5-2. Heatsink/Fan Installation (motherboard shown is not the P4DSE-M)

  • Page 37: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables Now that the processors and heatsinks are installed, the next step is to install memory and connect the cables to the motherboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfigured systems to prevent them from block-...

  • Page 38: Connecting The Control Panel

    UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-3 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.

  • Page 39: Installing Memory

    Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http://www.supermicro.com/TECHSUPPORT/FAQs/Memory_vendors.htm Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. DIMM Installation (See Figure 5-4) 1. Insert one to four memory modules. Memory is not interleaved, so you can add any number of DIMMs into the slots in any order.
  • Page 40 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Figure 5-4a. Side View of DIMM Installation into Slot To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the bottom notches. To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each release tab outward to free the DIMM from the slot.

  • Page 41: Adding Pci Cards

    The P4DSE-M system board has three 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X and three 32- bit 33 MHz PCI slots. The backplane of the 7042S-i has seven I/O slots that allows you to have a full complement of PCI cards installed on the system.

  • Page 42: Motherboard Details

    UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Motherboard Details Figure 5-6. SUPER P4DSE-M Layout Keyboard/Mouse USB0/1 COM1 Parallel Port Port JP21 PCI-X #3 U147 PCI #4 JP11 JP10 PCI #5 PCI #6 Note: DIP Switch 1 sets the processor speed. Jumpers not noted are for test purposes only.

  • Page 43: P4Dse-M Quick Reference

    P4DSE-M Quick Reference Jumper Description JBT1 CMOS Clear VGA Enable/Disable JP10 Mb LAN Enable/Disable JP15 Fan Status Select JP19 Watch Dog Enable/Disable JP20 Main Power Override JP21 Fan Detection Select 33 MHz PCI Enable/Disable P1, S1 PCI-X Speed Settings Connector COM1/COM2 CPU/CHS/OH FAN CPU1/CPU2...

  • Page 44: Connector Definitions

    UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Connector Definitions ATX Power Connection The power supply connector (at J35) meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin specification, how- ever it also supports a 20-pin power supply connector. Make sure that the orientation of the PS connector is correct.

  • Page 45: Nic2 Led

    NIC2 LED The NIC2 LED connection is lo- cated on pins 9 and 10 of JF1. This connection is not used on the 7042S-i since there is only one LAN port. NIC1 LED The NIC1 (Network Interface Con- troller for Mb LAN) LED connection is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1.

  • Page 46: Pwr_On

    UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual PWR_ON The PWR_ON connection is lo- cated on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Mo- mentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (see the Power Button Mode setting in BIOS).

  • Page 47: Serial Ports

    Serial Ports The COM1 serial port is located under the parallel port (see Figure 2-3). See the table on the right for pin definitions. The COM2 connec- tor is a header located near the BIOS chip on the motherboard. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse are located on J32.

  • Page 48: Hd Led Indicator

    UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual HD LED Indicator An HD LED connector is located on JF2 (see Figure 2-4). This LED indicates activity on any hard drive (IDE, SCSI or CD-ROM). Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is lo- cated at JF2 and another on JP16.

  • Page 49: Power Supply Fail Header

    JF1 to provide indication of a power failure on the chassis. Note: This feature is only avail- able when using triple redundant Supermicro power supplies. the table on the right for pin defini- tions. Power Supply Fail Alarm Reset Header...

  • Page 50: Onboard Indicators

    UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Onboard Indicators LAN Port LEDs The Ethernet port (located beside the VGA port) has a yellow and a green LED. See the table to the right for the functions associated with these LEDs. CR1 LED CR1 is an onboard LED that serves as a power indicator.

  • Page 51: 5-11 Jumper Settings

    5-11 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used choose between 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 52: Vga Enable/Disable

    UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual VGA Enable/Disable JP9 allows you to enable or dis- able the VGA port. position is on pins 1 and 2 to en- able VGA. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Fan Status Select...

  • Page 53: Pci-X Bus Speed Settings

    PCI-X Bus Speed Settings Jumpers P1 and S1 are used to set the speed for the two PCI-X buses on the P4DSE. See the table on the right for jumper settings. PCI-X Buses: P1: Bus for PCI-X slots #1 and #2 S1: Bus for PCI-X slot #3 Default Settings: Slot #1 and #2 to 100 MHz PCI-X,...

  • Page 54: Parallel Port, Floppy And Hard Disk Drive Connections

    UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual 5-12 Parallel Port, Floppy and Hard Disk Drive Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.

  • Page 55: Floppy Connector

    Floppy Connector The floppy connector is located on J28. See the table below for pin definitions. IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to configure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 connectors (J24 and J25, respectively). See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 56: 5-13 Installing Software Drivers

    5-13 Installing Software Drivers After all the hardware has been installed you must install the software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your motherboard. CD-ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-7 should appear.

  • Page 57: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform simple maintenance on the SC742i-420 chassis. Following the component installation steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows. Refer to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing the system as a 4U rackmount.
  • Page 58 UPER ERVER 7042S-i Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Main Power NMI Button System Reset System LEDs 5 1/4" Drive Bays Floppy Drive Bay Front Side USB Front Bezel Lock Drive Bays...

  • Page 59: Front Control Panel

    Front Control Panel The front control panel must be connected to the JF1 connector on the motherboard 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 motherboard (making sure the red wire plugs into pin 1) to the appropriate comnnector on the front control panel PCB (printed circuit board).

  • Page 60: System Fans

    (not hot-swappable - see Figure 6-3). Installing a new system fan: Replace the failed fan with an identical one (available from Supermicro). After the new fan has been installed, reassemble the fan housing and plug the housing back into its slot.

  • Page 61: Drive Bay Installation

    (do not try to swing or pull it straight out after opening the left side. Hard Drives After unlocking the drive bay door swing it open to access the hard drive bays. Note: You must use standard 1" high, hard drives in the Super- Server 7042S-i.

  • Page 62: Installing Components In The Drive Bays

    Installing Components in the Drive Bays Drive bay configuration The 7042S-i has four upper drive bays and seven lower drive bays. Components such as floppy drives, IDE hard drives and CD-ROM drives can be installed in these bays. (SCSI drives that can fit into a standard IDE drive bay can also be installed, but you will need to install a SCSI controller since the 7042S-i does not include one.)

  • Page 63: Power Supply

    Power Supply The 7042S-i has a single 420 watt redundant cooling power supply. The redundant cooling function is provided by two fans. The primary fan operates continuously and the secondary fan (along with an alarm and an LED) activate if either 1) the primary fan fails or 2) a temperature threshold is exceeded.
  • Page 64 UPER ERVER 7042S-i Manual Figure 6-8. Chassis Rear View 420W Power Supply Alarm Reset 12-cm Exhaust Fan I/O Backplane PCI Slots (7)

  • Page 65: Chapter 7: Bios

    Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS for the 7042S-i. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk- based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 66: Bios Features

    UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual BIOS Features • Supports Plug and Play V1.0A and DMI 2.3 • Supports Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) (PME) local bus specification 2.2 • Supports Advanced Power Management (APM) specification v 1.1 • Supports ACPI •...

  • Page 67: The Main Bios Setup Menu

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

  • Page 68: Advanced Bios Setup

    UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Advanced BIOS Setup Choose Advanced BIOS Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup Utility main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys. You should see the following display. Select one of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as SuperIO Configuration, to go to the sub screen for that item.

  • Page 69: Super Io Configuration

    Super IO Configuration Advanced Configure Winbond627F Serial Port(s) and Parallel P Serial Port1 Address Serial Port1 IRQ Serial Port2 Address Serial Port2 IRQ Serial Port2 Mode Parallel Port Address Parallel Port IRQ Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel V07.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2001, American Megatrends, Inc. The Super IO Configuration includes the following items: Serial Port 1 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address of serial port 1.

  • Page 70: Ide Configuration

    UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Serial Port 2 Mode Use this option to choose the Serial Port 2 Mode. The settings are Normal, Sharp-IR, SIR and consumer. Parallel Port Address This option specifies the I/O address used by the parallel port. The settings for this item include Disabled, 378, 278 and 3BC.
  • Page 71 Primary IDE Master When entering "Setup", BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. This displays the auto detection status of the IDE de- vices. You can also manually configure the IDE drives by providing the following information: This option allows the user to configure the IDE devices. When the desired item is highlighted (selected), press "Enter"...
  • Page 72 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual PIO Mode IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode in- creases, the cycle time decreases. The settings are: Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • Page 73 Chapter 7: BIOS Primary IDE Slave When the system enters "Setup", BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. This option displays the auto detection status of IDE de- vices. The settings for "Primary IDE Slave" are the same as those for the "Primary IDE Master".

  • Page 74: Floppy Configuration

    UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Floppy Configuration Floppy A Use this option to specify which of floppy drive you have installed in the A drive. The settings are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3 1/ 2", 1.44 MB 3 1/2"...
  • Page 75 Chapter 7: BIOS BootUp Num Lock This option is used to select the status of the Number Lock function on your keyboard on bootup. The settings are On and Off. BootUp CPU Speed This option is used set the CPU speed to either High or Low. PS/2 Mouse Support This option specifies whether a PS/2 Mouse will be supported.
  • Page 76 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Wait for F1 if Error This settings for this option are Enabled and Disabled. Disabled: This prevents the AMIBIOS to wait on an error for user intervention. This setting should be used if there is a known reason for a BIOS error to appear. An example would be a system administrator must remote boot the system.

  • Page 77: Event Log Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS Event Log Configuration Event Logging This option Enables or Disables the logging of events. You can use this screen to select options for the Event Log Configuration Settings. You can access sub screens to view the event log and mark all events as read. Use the up and down arrow keys to select an item, and the plus (+) and minus (-) keys to change the option setting.

  • Page 78: Peripheral Device Configuration

    UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Peripheral Device Configuration Power Lost Control This option determines how the system will respond when power is reap- plied after a power loss condition. start up the system when power is reapplied after an AC power loss.

  • Page 79: Chipset Setup

    Chipset Setup Choose Chipset Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup Utility main menu. The screen is shown below. All Chipset Setup options are described following the screen. Main Advanced Chipset C000, 16k Shadow C400, 16k Shadow C800, 16k Shadow CC00, 16k Shadow D000, 16k Shadow D400, 16k Shadow D800, 16k Shadow...
  • Page 80 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual for faster application. The settings for this option are Disabled and Enabled. (The optimal settings are Cached for C000, C400, C800 anc CC00 and Disabled for all the other addresses. Memory Auto Precharge The options for this setting are Enabled and Disabled. When enabled, an Auto Precharge for read/writes based on speculative algorithms is per- formed.

  • Page 81: Pci Pnp Setup

    Hot Spare Row The settings for this option are Enabled and Disabled. When enabled, the amount of memory available for use is decreased. Hide XIOAPIC PCI Functions The settings for this option are Yes and No. Watchdog Timer This option is used to configure the Watchdog timer. abled, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes and 15 minutes.
  • Page 82 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Plug & Play OS This option specifies how Plug and Play devices will be configured. settins are Yes and No. No lets BIOS configure all devices in the system. Yes lets the operating system (if supported) configure PnP devices not required for bootup.

  • Page 83: Power Setup

    Legacy USB Support This option allows you to enable support for Legacy USB. The settings are Auto, Enabled and Disabled. ARMD Emulation Type This settings for this option are Hard Disk, Auto and Floppy. Power Setup Choose Power Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Power Setup options are described in this section.
  • Page 84 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual ACPI Aware O/S This option allows the system to utilize Intel's ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification. Windows 3.x®, and Windows NT® are examples of non-ACPI aware oper- ating systems. Windows 95®, Windows 98®, Windows ME® and Windows 2000®...

  • Page 85: Boot Setup

    Boot Setup Choose Boot Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. options are described in this section. below. Main Advanced Chipset > Boot Device Priority > Hard Disk Drives > Removable Devices > ATAPI CDROM Drives V02.03 (C)Copyright 1985-2000, American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device This option is used to specify the order of the boot sequence that will...
  • Page 86 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual 3rd Boot Device The settings for the 3rd Boot Device are Removable Device, ATAPI CDROM, Hard Drive and Intel UNDI PXE-2.0 (build 082). 4th Boot Device The settings for the 4th Boot Device are Removable Device, ATAPI CDROM, Hard Drive and Intel UNDI PXE-2.0 (build 082).

  • Page 87: Security Setup

    Security Setup Choose Security Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Security Setup options are described in this section. The Security Setup screen is shown below. Main Advanced Chipset Supervisor Password User Password > Change Supervisor Password > Change User Password >...
  • Page 88 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Change Supervisor Password This option allows you to change a supervisor password that was entered previously. Change User Password This option allows you to change a user password that was entered previ- ously. Clear User Password Use this option to clear the user password so that it is not required to be entered when the system boots up.

  • Page 89: 7-10 Exit Setup

    7-10 Exit Setup Choose Exit Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Exit Setup op- tions are described in this section. The Exit Setup screen is shown below. Main Advanced Chipset > Exit Saving Changes > Exit Discarding Changes >...
  • Page 90 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Load Optimal Defaults Highlighting this setting and then pressing <Enter> provides the optimum performance settings for all devices and system features. Load Failsafe Defaults Highlighting this setting and then pressing <Enter> provides the safest set of parameters for the system.

  • Page 91: Appendix A: Bios Post Messages

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages.
  • Page 92 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values.
  • Page 93 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably. CPU ID: CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.
  • Page 94 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Fixed Disk n Fixed disk n (0-3) identified. Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ conflict I/O device IRQ conflict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
  • Page 95 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message.
  • Page 96 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 97: Appendix B: Bios Post Codes

    This section lists the BIOS POST (Power On Self Test) codes. 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. following beep codes: 1 long and two short beeps - video configuration error 1 continuous long beep - no memory detected...
  • Page 98 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual POST Code Description Initialize keyboard controller 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory Auto size 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...
  • Page 99 POST Code Description Initialize POST display service Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP” Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size...
  • Page 100 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual POST Code Description Fix up Multi Processor table 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional)
  • Page 101 POST Code Description Redirect Int 13h to Memory Technologies Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and serial disk Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video 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...
  • Page 102 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 103: Appendix C: System Specifications

    System Specifications Processors Single or dual 603-pin Intel side (system) bus speed of 400 MHz. Note: Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. (http://www.supermicro.com/TechSupport.htm) Chipset Intel E7500 (Plumas) chipset BIOS ®...
  • Page 104 UPERSERVER 7042S-i User’s Manual Power Supply Type: 1 x 420W with +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -5V and -12V main DC outputs and a 5V standby output Input Voltage: 100-240VAC (w/ ± 10% tolerance - units are auto- switching capable) Input Frequency: 50/60 hz Maximum Output: +5V and +3.3V: 200W total...

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