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Supermicro 8015C-T User Manual

Supermicro superserver 8015c-t servers: user guide
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  • Page 1 UPER ® 8015C-T UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. SUPER MICRO COMPUTER reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    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 8015C-T. Instal- lation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 8015C-T is a high-end quad processor server based on the SC818TQ-1000 1U rackmount server chassis and the Super X7QCE serverboard.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7QCE serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the serverboard.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ... 1-1 Serverboard Features ... 1-2 Processors ... 1-2 Memory ... 1-2 Serial ATA ... 1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ... 1-2 Onboard Controllers/Ports ... 1-2 ATI Graphics Controller ... 1-2 IPMI ...
  • Page 7 Installing the Server into the Rack ... 2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup ... 2-7 Preparing to Power On ... 2-9 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ... 3-1 Control Panel Buttons ... 3-1 Reset ... 3-1 Power ... 3-1 Control Panel LEDs ... 3-2 Overheat/Fan Fail ...
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual 5-12 Floppy, IDE, and SATA Ports ... 5-23 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices ... 6-1 Precautions ... 6-1 Control Panel ... 6-2 System Fans ... 6-3 System Fan Failure ... 6-3 Replacing System Fans ... 6-3 Removing a fan ...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Overview The SuperServer 8015C-T is a high-end server that is comprised of two main sub- systems: the SC818TQ-1000 1U server chassis and the X7QCE 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 8015C-T (www.

  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 8015C-T lies the X7QCE, a quad processor serverboard based on the Intel 7300 chipset. Below are the main features of the X7QCE. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the 7300 chipset).

  • Page 11: Ipmi

    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 12: Server Chassis Features

    Front Control Panel The control panel on the SuperServer 8015C-T provides you with system monitor- ing 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 13: System Block Diagram

    Figure 1-1. Intel 7300 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. CPU0 CPU0 VR11 VR11 CPU 0 CPU 1 SOCKET P SOCKET P Xeon MP Xeon MP PO RT PCI-Ex16 Slot PCI-Ex8 (4GB/S) #4 &...

  • Page 14: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro 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: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the 8015C-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 16: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 8015C-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) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

  • Page 17: Rack Mounting Considerations

    • Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touch- ing them. • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-...

  • Page 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 8015C-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 19: Installing The Outer Rails

    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 20: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    UPER ERVER 8015C-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 21: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 8015C-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. Accessing the inside of the System (see Figure 2-4) First, release the retention screws that secure the system to the rack.
  • Page 22 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Figure 2-4. Accessing the Inside of the System...

  • Page 23: Preparing To Power On

    Preparing to Power On 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. Checking the Drives All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD- ROM and fl...
  • Page 24 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Notes 2-10...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Control Panel Leds

    fl ashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists. NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing . NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing . Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 8015C-T this light indicates SATA and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.

  • Page 27: 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.
  • Page 28 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 8015C-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 30: General Safety Precautions

    General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: • Keep the area around the SuperServer 8015C-T clean and free of clutter. • The SuperServer 8015C-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 31: 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 32: Operating Precautions

    ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 8015C-T is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X7QCE serverboard into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick refer- ence chart are included in this chapter for your reference.

  • Page 34: Unpacking

    UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis- charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Serverboard Installation This section explains the fi rst step of physically mounting the X7QCE into the SC818TQ-1000 chassis.

  • Page 35: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been care- fully routed to prevent them from blocking the fl...

  • Page 36: I/O Ports

    UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Ground Power On LED HDD LED NIC1 LED NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED Reserved Ground Ground I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

  • Page 37: Installing The Processor And Heatsink

    Installing the Processor and Heatsink Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package. Always remove the power cord fi rst before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Notes: Always connect the power cord last and remove it before adding, remov- ing or changing any components.
  • Page 38 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual CPU Installation Lift the lever on the CPU socket completely as shown in the picture on the right; otherwise, you will damage the CPU socket when power is applied. Note: if multiple CPUs are installed,be sure to install CPU1 fi...
  • Page 39 Installation and Removal of the Heat Sink CEK Heat Sink Installation Do not apply any thermal grease to the heat sink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.

  • Page 40: Memory Support

    UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The X7QCE supports up to 192 GB fully buffered (FBD) ECC DDR2 667/533 in 24 DIMM slots (four channels, two branches). Single channel memory, two-way interleaved memory and four-way interleaved memory schemes are all supported.

  • Page 41: Adding Pci Add-On Cards

    To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each release tab outward to free the DIMM from the slot. Adding PCI Add-On Cards The 8015C-T can accommodate one PCI-Express x8 card with the use of the CSE- RR1U-E16 riser card inserted into the PCI-E x16 slot. Installing an Add-on Card Begin by removing the PCI slot shield for the slot you wish to populate.

  • Page 42: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-5. X7QCE Layout FAN7 DIMM A6 (Branch 0 Channel 0) DIMM A5 (Branch 0 Channel 0) DIMM A4 (Branch 0 Channel 0) DIMM A3 (Branch 0 Channel 0) DIMM A2 (Branch 0 Channel 0)

  • Page 43: X7Qce Quick Reference

    X7QCE Quick Reference Jumper Description J10/J11 SMB to PCI Slots #3/#4/#5/#6 JBT1 CMOS Clear JCF1 Compact Flash Card Master/Slave CPU PWR Select JP13 3rd Power Fail Detect JP14 TPM (Trusted Platform Module) JP15 Bypass On-Board PWR Fault JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable JPL1 GLAN1/2 Enable/Disable JPS1...

  • Page 44: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Connector Defi nitions Main ATX Power Supply Connector The primary power supply connector (JPW1) meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin specifi cation. Refer to the table on the right for the pin defi nitions of the ATX 24-pin power connector.
  • Page 45 Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) Connect an LED to the OH connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad- vanced warning of chassis overheat- ing. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. NIC2 (JLAN2) LED The LED connections for JLAN2 are on pins 9 and 10 of JF1.
  • Page 46 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Power On LED The Power On LED connector is lo- cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 (use JLED for a 3-pin connector). This connection is used to provide LED indication of power being supplied to the system.
  • Page 47 Ground (Black) Wake-up PWR Supply Fail LED Pin Defi nitions (J3P1) Pin# Defi nition PWR 1: Fail PWR 2: Fail PWR 3: Fail Signal: Alarm Reset Note: This feature is only available when us- ing Supermicro redundant power supplies. 5-15...
  • Page 48 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Serial Ports Two serial ports are included on the serverboard. COM1 is a backpanel port and COM2 is a header located near the onboard battery. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions.
  • Page 49 Alarm Reset If three power supplies are installed, the system can notify you when any of the three power modules fail. Connect JAR to a micro-switch to enable you to turn off the alarm that is activated when a power module fails. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 50: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Keylock The keyboard lock connection is designated JK1. Utilizing this header allows you to inhibit any actions made on the keyboard, effectively "locking" it. IPMB Header The IPMB Header of IPMI is designated J12. See the table on right for pin defi nitions.
  • Page 51 CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS (which will also clear any passwords). Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS. To clear CMOS, First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s). With the power disconnected, short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as a small screwdriver.
  • Page 52 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause WD to reset the system if an application hangs.
  • Page 53 C Bus to PCI-X/PCI-Exp. Slots Jumpers J10 and J11 allow you to con- nect the System Management Bus (I to PCI-X/PCI-E slots 3/4/5/6. The default setting is Open (Disabled.) Both jumpers must be set to the same setting See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 54: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators GLAN1/2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each port, one LED indicates activity while the other LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection.

  • Page 55: 5-12 Floppy, Ide, And Sata Ports

    5-12 Floppy, IDE, and SATA Ports Use the following information to connect the IDE hard disk drive cables. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. • The 80-wire ATA100/66 IDE hard disk drive cable that came with your system has two connectors to support two drives.
  • Page 56 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual IDE Connectors There are two IDE Connectors (JIDE1: Blue, JIDE2: White) on the serverboard. JIDE1 is designated as the Primary IDE drive. JIDE2 is designated as the Secondary IDE drive and is reserved for Compact Flash Card use only. (See the note below.) See the table on the right...

  • Page 57: Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance 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 58: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 8015C-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 59: System Fans

    System Fans Six 4-cm heavy duty counter-rotating fans provide the cooling for the 8015C-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 60: Drive Bay Installation

    UPER ERVER 8015C-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 61: 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 8015C-T by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation"...

  • Page 62: Sata Drive Installation

    UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual SATA Drive Installation Mounting a SATA drive in a drive carrier The SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and re- moval from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the drive bays.

  • Page 63: Installing/Removing Hot-Swap Sata Drives

    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 64: 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 8015C-T accomodates only slim-line DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim-line DVD-ROM drive in the 8015C-T server.

  • Page 65: 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 8015C-T, power must be completely removed from the server before removing and replacing the power supply unit for whatever reason.
  • Page 66 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Figure 6-6. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply 6-10...

  • Page 67: Chapter 7 Bios

    Often a text message will accompany it. (Note: the 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 called hot keys.

  • Page 68: Main Setup

    UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual 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 at the top of the screen.

  • Page 69: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings screen and submenus are listed below: Warning 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 ensure proper system setup. CPU Confi...
  • Page 70 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Intel Virtualization Technology the CPU.) Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 71 Primary IDE Channel Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Channel Master/ Slave These settings allow the user to set the parameters of Primary IDE Channel Master/ Slave and Secondary IDE Channel Master/Slave slots. Hit <Enter> to activate the following Submenu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct confi...
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual DMA Mode Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select SWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs.
  • Page 73 Chapter 7: BIOS Floppy Confi guration This option allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Floppy Drives installed in the system. Floppy A/Floppy B Move the cursor to these fi elds via the up and down arrow keys to select the fl...
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card This option allows the user to assign a PCI slot number to an off-board PCI/ISA IDE card in order for it to function properly. The options are Auto, PCI Slot1, PCI Slot2, PCI Slot3, PCI Slot4, PCI Slot5, and PCI Slot6.
  • Page 75 Chapter 7: BIOS NorthBridge Confi guration This feature allows the user to confi gure the NorthBridge Chipset settings. Crystal Beach/DMA This feature uses the Intel I/O AT (Acceleration Technology) to accelerate the performance of TOE devices. Note: A TOE device is a specialized, dedicated processor that is installed on an add-on card or a network card to handle some or all packet processing of this add-on card.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual FBD Thermal Throttle Mode Select Enabled to use the feature of closed-loop thermal throttling on a fully buffered (FBD) memory module. If Enabled, thermal throttling will be activated when the temperature of an FBD module reaches a predefi ned threshold. The default setting is Enabled.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS USB2 Controller Select Enabled to activate the onboard USB2 controller. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SLP_S4# Minimum Assertion Width This setting allows the user to select a desired length of time to be used as the SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width. The options are 4-5 Sec., 3-4 Sec., 2-3 Sec.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Event Log Confi guration Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log. View Event Log This feature allows the user to view all unread events. Mark All Events as Read Highlight this item and press <Enter>...
  • Page 79 USB Mass Storage Device Confi guration This feature allows the user to confi gure the USB Mass Storage Device set- tings. USB Mass Storage Device Reset Delay This feature allows the user to set the time needed for the system to detect a specifi...
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Chipset ACPI Confi guration High Precision Event Time Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET), which is capable of producing periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) can in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in a CPU.
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Resume Event Control Resume On Ring If set to Enabled, the system will be "awakened" when the modem receives an incoming call. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Resume On PME# Select Enabled to allow PME to generate a wake event. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Hardware Health Confi guration This feature allows the AMI BIOS to automatically display the status of the fol- lowing items: Temperatures CPU Overheat Temperature This feature allows the user to set the CPU Overheat temperature threshold. The...
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS 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 84 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual 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.

  • Page 85: Trusted Computing

    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. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 86: Boot Settings

    UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Boot Confi guration This feature allows the user to confi gure the following items: Boot Settings 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.

  • Page 87: Boot Device Priority

    Parity Checking This option allows the user to enable or disable SB IDCHK# and PCI SERR# Parity Checking. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Select Enable to allow the system to wait for the user to press F1 when an error occurs.

  • Page 88: Removable Drives

    UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Remov- able Drives. 1st Drive/2nd Drive This option allow the user to specify the boot sequence for the fi rst Removable Drive and the second Removable Drive.

  • Page 89: Security Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS 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 Submenu, and then type in the password.

  • Page 90: Exit Options

    UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual 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...
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS 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. 7-25...
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Notes 7-26...

  • Page 93: 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 prob- lem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages. Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk is not working or not confi...
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values.
  • Page 95 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages EISA CMOS not writeable ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS. DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. Software NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
  • Page 97 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages PS/2 Mouse: PS/2 mouse identifi ed. Run the I2O Confi guration Utility One or more unclaimed block storage devices have the Confi guration Request bit set in the LCT. Run an I2O Confi guration Utility (e.g. the SAC utility). System BIOS shadowed System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 99: Appendix B Bios Post Codes

    Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the Phoenix BIOS. 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 a POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 100 UPER ERVER 8015C-T 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 101 POST Code Description Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Confi gure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message...
  • Page 102 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual POST Code Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate Erase <ESC>...
  • Page 103 The following are for the boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA...
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  • Page 105: Appendix C Hostraid Setup Guidelines

    RAID Utility program to confi gure the RAID Level that you desire before installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 operating system and other software drivers. (The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your motherboard.) Note that the current version of the ESB2 SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows XP/2000/2003 Operating Systems.
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual channel UltraATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller (PATA) and four Serial ATA (SATA) ports. The ESB2 supports the following PATA and SATA device confi gurations: Legacy mode and Native mode. The Intel HostRAID Confi gurations The following types of Intel's HostRAID confi gurations are supported: RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections...

  • Page 107: Using The Intel Esb2 Sata Raid Utility Program

    SATA RAID Utility appear: Note: All graphics and screen shots shown in the manual are for reference only. The screen shots shown in the manual do not imply Supermicro's endorsement or non-endorsement on any 3rd party's product.
  • Page 108 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter>...
  • Page 109 Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. A warning mes- sage displays. When asked "Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N), press "Y" to create the RAID volume, or type "N" to go back to the Create Volume menu. Creating a RAID 1 Volume: Select "Create RAID Volume"...
  • Page 110 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0) Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>.
  • Page 111 Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity) Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press <Enter>. When "RAID Level" is highlighted, use the <Up Arrow> <Down Arrow> keys to select RAID 5 (Parity) and hit <Enter>.
  • Page 112 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Press Enter when the Create Volume item is highlighted. A warning message displays. When asked "Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N), press <Y> to create the RAID volume or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu.
  • Page 113 Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD Warning: Use caution when you reset a RAID volume to non-RAID or when resetting a RAID volume. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete the internal RAID structure on the drive.
  • Page 114 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual C-2 Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 for RAID Systems Installing a New Operating System Insert the Microsoft the Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the DVD/CD drive, and the system will start booting up from the CD. Press the <F6> key when the message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver"...

  • Page 115: Appendix D System Specifi Cations

    Appendix D: System Specifi cations Appendix D System Specifi cations Processors Four Intel Xeon 7300/7200 sequence processors (130W CPUs not supported) Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel 7300 BIOS 8 Mb AMIBIOS® Flash ROM Memory Capacity Twenty-four 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB of FBD ECC DDR2- 667/533 SDRAM...
  • Page 116 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual 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 by BIOS setting) System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC Rated Input Current: 7A (115V) to 15A (240V)
  • Page 117 Appendix D: System Specifi cations California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”...
  • Page 118 UPER ERVER 8015C-T User's Manual Notes...

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