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  • Page 1 UPER ® 8014T-T UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.

  • Page 3: Preface

    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 8014T-T. Instal- lation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 8014T-T is a high-end server based on the SC818TQ-1000 1U rackmount chassis and the X6QTE+, a high-end serverboard that supports four ®...
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 8014T-T 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 8014T-T. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6QTE+ serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T 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 ... 1-4 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-6 Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview ...
  • Page 7 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ... 5-1 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 I/O Ports ... 5-7 Installing Memory ...
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Compact Flash Card Power (Master) ... 5-18 Compact Flash Card Power (Slave) ... 5-18 Jumper Settings ... 5-19 Explanation of Jumpers ... 5-19 CMOS Clear ... 5-19 VGA Enable/Disable ... 5-19 Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable ... 5-20 LAN Enable/Disable ...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes ... A-1 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes ... B-1 Appendix C: Software Installation ... C-1 Appendix D: System Specifi cations ... D-1...
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Overview The SuperServer 8014T-T is a high-end server that is comprised of two main sub- systems: the SC818TQ-1000 1U server chassis and the X6QTE+ quad Intel Xeon processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the SuperServer 8014T-T (www.

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 8014T-T lies the X6QTE+, a quad processor serverboard based on the Intel E8501 chipset. Below are the main features of the X6QTE+. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the E8501 chipset).
  • Page 13 IPMI IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a hardware-level interface speci- fi cation that provides remote access, monitoring and administration for Supermicro server platforms. IPMI allows server administrators to view a server’s hardware status remotely, receive an alarm automatically if a failure occurs, and power cycle a system that is non-responsive.

  • Page 14: Server Chassis Features

    Front Control Panel The control panel on the SuperServer 8014T-T provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button are also included.

  • Page 15: System Block Diagram

    Figure 1-1. Intel E8501 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. Intel 7100 Series CPU #1 Intel 7100 Series CPU #2 Gb LAN Ports (2) E8501 (North Bridge) PCI-Express x8 (Slot 6) ATA100 ICH5R SATA...

  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the 8014T-T 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 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location - Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffi...

  • Page 19: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera- ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera- ture (Tmra).

  • Page 20: Installing The System Into A Rack

    ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 8014T-T into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.

  • Page 21: Installing The Outer Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rails Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail.

  • Page 22: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's 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 chas- sis rails with the front of the rack rails.

  • Page 23: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 8014T-T in the rack, you will need to open the top cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the System (see Figure 2-4) First, release the retention screws that secure the system to the rack.
  • Page 24 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Figure 2-4. Accessing the Inside of the System...

  • Page 25: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives and SATA backplane 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 DVD- ROM and fl...
  • Page 26 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Notes 2-10...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: System Interface

    System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SATA drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi c components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing . NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing. HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 8014T-T this light indicates SATA and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.

  • Page 29: Power

    Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. SATA Drive Carrier LEDs Green: Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green LED (on the front of the SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.
  • Page 30 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the 8014T-T from damage: Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet.

  • Page 32: General Safety Precautions

    Follow these rules to ensure general safety: Keep the area around the 8014T-T clean and free of clutter. The 8014T-T weighs approximately 43 lbs (19.5 kg) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight.

  • Page 33: Esd Precautions

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

  • Page 34: Operating Precautions

    ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 8014T-T is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 8014T-T system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X6QTE+ 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 chas- sis completely when you have fi...

  • Page 36: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up.
  • Page 37 3. Use your thumb and your index fi nger to hold the CPU at opposite sides. 4. Align pin1 of the CPU (the cor- ner marked with a triangle) with the notched corner of the CPU socket. 5. Find the corner of the CPU that has a semi-circle cutout below a gold dot (CPU key).
  • Page 38 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Installing the Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heatsink retention mechanism.

  • Page 39: Connecting Cables

    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. Connecting Data Cables The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfi...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indi- cators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.

  • Page 41: I/O Ports

    Keyboard (Purple) Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is inter- leaved to improve performance (see step 1).
  • Page 42 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual 4. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above). Memory Support The X6QTE+ supports up to 64 GB of registered ECC DDR2-400 SDRAM. The memory is an interleaved confi...

  • Page 43: Adding Pci Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI Expansion Slots The X6QTE+ has a pre-installed riser card (CSE-RR1U-E16) that supports one standard size PCI-Express x8 card. 2. PCI card installation Begin by releasing the locking tab that secures the PCI slot shield to the chassis. Insert the expansion card into the riser card, pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card.

  • Page 44: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. SUPER X6QTE+ Layout FAN7 DIMM B8 DIMM A8 DIMM B7 Speaker DIMM A7 FAN8 DIMM A5 Kybd DIMM B5 Mouse DIMM A6 USB0/1 DIMM B6 DIMM B2 DIMM A2 DIMM B1...

  • Page 45: X6Qte+ Quick Reference

    X6QTE+ Quick Reference Jumper Description JBT1 CMOS Clear JFSB1 Front Side Bus Speed Select JP13 Power Fail Detect JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable JPL1 LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable JWD1 Watch Dog Connector Description COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connector/Header FAN 1-8 Fan Headers 1-8 Floppy Floppy Disk Drive Connector IDE#1 IDE Hard Drive Connector...

  • Page 46: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power Connector The primary ATX power supply con- nector meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin specifi cation. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 47: Hdd Led

    HDD LED The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to display disk activity. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. NIC1 LED The NIC1 (Network Interface Control- ler) LED connection is located on pins...

  • Page 48: Power Fail Led

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Re- fer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo- cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1.

  • Page 49: Universal Serial Bus (Usb0/1)

    Universal Serial Bus Headers Four additional USB headers (at JUSB2 and JUSB3) are included on the serverboard. These may be used for front side access. A USB cable (not included) is needed for the con- nection. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 50: Power Led/Speaker

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Power LED/Speaker On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are for a power LED, pins 4-7 are for the speaker. See the table on the right for speaker pin defi nitions. Note: The speaker connector pins are for use with an external speaker.

  • Page 51: Wake-On-Ring

    Alarm Reset (JAR1) Using the PS_SMBUS can notify you in the event of a power supply failure. This feature assumes that Supermicro redundant power supply units are installed in the chassis. Connect a microswitch to the JAR1 pins to disable the power supply fail alarm.

  • Page 52: Lan1/2 (Ethernet Ports)

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) Two Ethernet ports (designated LAN1 and LAN2) are located beside the VGA port on the I/O backplane. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Compact Flash Card PWR (Master) A Compact Flash card power connector is located at JWF1.

  • Page 53: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modi f y the operat ion 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 54: Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable The system can notify you in the event of a power supply failure. This feature assumes that redundant power sup- ply modules are installed in the chas- sis with one acting as a backup. If you...

  • Page 55: Front Side Bus Speed

    Front Side Bus Speed Select JFSB1 may be used to change the front side bus speed to 667 MHz. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is open (auto select). 5-10 Onboard Indicators LAN1/LAN2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs.

  • Page 56: 5-11 Floppy, Ide And Sata Drive Connections

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual 5-11 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 57: Ide Connectors

    IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to con- fi gure the onboard IDE#1 and IDE#2 connectors. See the table on the right for pin defi ni- tions. SATA Ports See the table on the right for pin defi nitions for the onboard SATA ports.
  • Page 58 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Notes 5-24...

  • Page 59: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform main- tenance on the SC818TQ+-1000 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the next step. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.

  • Page 60: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim DVD-ROM Drive Power Supply Module USB Ports Mouse/Keyboard COM1 Port Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications.

  • Page 61: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans Six 4-cm heavy duty counter-rotating fans provide the cooling for the 8014T-T. Each fan unit is actually made up of two fans joined back-to-back, which rotate in opposite directions. This counter-rotating action generates exceptional airfl ow and works to dampen vibration levels.

  • Page 62: Drive Bay Installation

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans Drive Bay Installation Removing the Front Bezel If your system has a front bezel (optional) attached to the chassis, you must fi rst remove it to gain access to the drive bays. To remove the bezel, fi rst unlock the front of the chassis then press the release knob (see Figure 6-3).

  • Page 63: Accessing The Drive Bays

    DVD-ROM/Floppy Disk Drives: For installing/removing a DVD-ROM or fl oppy disk drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the 8014T-T by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation"...

  • Page 64: Sata Drive Installation

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual SATA Drive Installation 1. Mounting a SATA drive in a drive carrier The SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the drive bays.
  • Page 65 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SATA drives The SATA drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These hard drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs.

  • Page 66: Dvd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation

    The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM and fl oppy drive bays. The 8014T-T accomodates only slim-line DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim-line DVD-ROM drive in the 8014T-T server.

  • Page 67: Power Supply

    If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the unit. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). As there is only one power supply unit in the 8014T-T, power must be completely removed from the server before removing and replacing the power supply unit for whatever reason.
  • Page 68 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Figure 6-6. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply 6-10...

  • Page 69: Chapter 7: Bios

    Often a text message will accompany it. Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the op- tion to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.

  • Page 70: Main Setup

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Main Setup The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below. System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: AMIBIOS Version, Build Date, ID Processors Type, Speed, Count System Memory This option allows the AMI BIOS to display the status of memory installed in the system.

  • Page 71: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings screen and sub menus are listed below: When you fi rst enter the Advanced Setup screen, the Setup Warning will be displayed. Please follow the instruction and set the correct value for each item to prevent the system from malfunctioning. CPU Confi...
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the OS and CPU.) The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 73 C1 Confi guration Mode (Available when supported by the CPU.) Select Standard to enable the C1 Halt State to partially turn off the CPU internal clocks to conserve energy and prevent system overheating when the OS is idle. Select Enhanced to enable the Enhanced C1 Halt State to lower the CPU clock frequency and the supply voltage before turning off the clocks.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual PIO Mode The IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) Mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode.
  • Page 75 32-Bit Data Transfer Select Enabled to activate the function of 32-Bit data transfer. 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 76 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Set this value to allow or restrict the system from giving the VGA adapter card an interrupt address. The options are Yes and No. Palette Snooping Select Enabled to inform the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system in order for the graphics card to function properly.
  • Page 77 options for Serial Port 1 are Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3. The options for Serial Port 2 are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3. Advanced Chipset Settings This item allows the user to confi gure the Advanced Chipset settings for the sys- tem.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual APCI Confi guration This item allows the user to enable or disable the ACPI support for the operating system. ACPI OS Select Yes to enable ACPI support for your operating system. The options are Yes and No.
  • Page 79 Hardware Health Confi guration This feature allows the AMI BIOS to automatically display the status of the follow- ing items: Temperatures CPU Overheat Temperature This feature allows the user to set the CPU Overheat temperature threshold. The options range from 65 C to 90 setting.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 8014T-T 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 81 SMBIOS Confi guration SMBIOS SMI Support Select Enabled to enable the function of SMBIOS SMI Wrapper support for PnP Func 50h-54h. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Remote Access Confi guration You can use this screen to select options for the Remote Access Confi guration. Use the up and down arrow keys to select an item.
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection.The options are ANSI, VT100, and VT-UTF8. VT-UTF8 Comb Key Support This feature allows the user to select Enabled to enable the VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for the ANSI/VT100 Terminals.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS 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 84: Boot Settings

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Watch Dog Timer If enabled, this option will automatically reset the system if the system is not active for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Resume On Modem Ring Select On to “wake your system up” when an incoming call is received by your modem.

  • Page 85: Boot Device Priority

    Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot De- vice. The settings are 1st Floppy Drive, CD ROM, ATAPI CDROM and Disabled. The default settings are: · 1st boot device – 1st Floppy Drive ·...

  • Page 86: Security Settings

    UPER ERVER 8014T-T 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 87: 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 88 UPER ERVER 8014T-T 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 89: 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 procedure.
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 91: 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 92 UPER ERVER 8014T-T 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 93 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 94 UPER ERVER 8014T-T 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 95 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 96 UPER ERVER 8014T-T 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 97 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 98 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 99: 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 motherboard.

  • Page 100: The Adaptec Embedded Serial Ata With Hostraid Controller Driver

    I/O throughput and providing data accessibility regardless of a single disk failure. By incorporating the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA into the motherboard design, Supermicro's X6QT8/X6QTE+ offers the user with the benefi ts of SATARAID without the high costs associated with hardware RAID applications.
  • Page 101 Appendix C: Software Installation Using the Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility (ARC) The Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility is an embedded BIOS Utility, including: *Array Confi guration Utility: Use this utility when you want to create, confi gure and manage arrays. * Disk Utilities: Use this option to format or verify disks.
  • Page 102 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sec- tions describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the <enter> key to select "Manag-...
  • Page 103 Appendix C: Software Installation Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Confi guration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previous screen.) 4.
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Creating Arrays Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are un-initialized are shown in gray and cannot be used. See Initializing Disk Drives.
  • Page 105 Appendix C: Software Installation 5. Press Enter when both disks for the new array are selected. The Array Properties menu displays (as the screen shown below). Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array.
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual 2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter. (*Note: The label shall not be more than 15 characters.) 3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. (*Note: Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB-default.
  • Page 107 Appendix C: Software Installation 5. When you are fi nished, press Done (as the screen shown below). Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. 2.
  • Page 108 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Adding a Bootable Array To make an array bootable: 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to make bootable, and press Ctrl+B. 3. Enter Y to create a bootable array when the following message is displayed: "This will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable.
  • Page 109 Appendix C: Software Installation Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new ar- ray, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array.
  • Page 110 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screen below). C-12...
  • Page 111 Appendix C: Software Installation 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown in the screen below). 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 cor- rect, type Y to continue.
  • Page 112 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Rebuilding Arrays Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process (or initialization) is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must perform a Rebuild to get the array to Optimal status. For a critical array Rebuild operation, the optimal drive is the source drive.

  • Page 113: Using The Disk Utilities

    Appendix C: Software Installation Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks. To access the disk utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility (as shown in the screen below.) C-15...
  • Page 114 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual 2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities as shown in the screen below. 3. Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown in the screen below.) C-16...
  • Page 115 For more information regarding Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to the Adaptec User's Guide in the CD included in your shipping package. You can also download a copy of the Adaptec User's Guide from our web site at: www. supermicro.com. C-17...
  • Page 116 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual C-2 Installing Intel's ICH5R Driver and Windows OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot, and the screen:"Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear.
  • Page 117 Appendix C: Software Installation C-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Installing Drivers other than the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver After you've installed Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed.
  • Page 118 UPER ERVER 8014T-T 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 moni- tor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 119 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site 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.
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  • Page 121: Appendix D: System Specifi Cations

    Appendix D: System Specifi cations Appendix D System Specifi cations Processors Four Intel® Xeon® 7100 Series processors. Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel E8501 BIOS 8 Mb AMIBIOS® Flash ROM Memory Capacity Sixteen 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of registered ECC DDR2- 400 SDRAM...
  • Page 122 UPER ERVER 8014T-T User's Manual Chassis SC818TQ+-1000 (1U rackmount) Dimensions (both): (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 27.75 in. (473 x 43 x 705 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 43 lbs. (19.5 kg.) System Cooling Six (6) paired sets of 4-cm counter-rotating cooling fans (fan speed controlled...
  • Page 123 Appendix D: System Specifi cations Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class B Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant UL Listed (USA)
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