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Supermicro 8042-6 User Manual

Supermicro superserver 8042-6 servers: user guide
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  • Page 1 UPER UPER UPER UPERMICR USER’S MANUAL 8042-8 ERVER 8042-6 ERVER 1.0a ® ALARM RESET...
  • Page 2 The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product. Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, you may not copy any part of this document.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Chapter 2: Server Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6 into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system. and memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sec- tions of the manual for their installation.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Chapter 7 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa- tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility. Appendix A offers information on BIOS POST messages. Appendix B provides POST codes. Appendix C lists the system specifications.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview ... 2-1 Unpacking the SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6 ... 2-1 Preparing for Setup ... 2-1 Installing the 8042-8/8042-6 into a Rack ... 2-3 Checking the Serverboard Setup ... 2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ... 2-9 Chapter 3: System Interface Overview ...
  • Page 7 Chapter 4: System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions ... 4-1 General Safety Precautions ... 4-2 ESD Precautions ... 4-3 Operating Precautions ... 4-4 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the P4QH8/P4QH6 Serverboard ... 5-1 PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation ... 5-2 Connecting Cables ...
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Wake-On-Ring ... 5-18 Power Supply Fail Header ... 5-18 NMI Header ... 5-19 DIP Switch Settings ... 5-19 DIP Switch 1: Processor Speed ... 5-19 5-10 Jumper Settings ... 5-20 Explanation of Jumpers ... 5-20 CMOS Clear ... 5-20 SCSI Termination Enable/Disable ...
  • Page 9 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ... 7-1 BIOS Features ... 7-2 Running Setup ... 7-2 Advanced BIOS Setup ... 7-4 Chipset Setup ... 7-14 PCI PnP Setup ... 7-16 Power Setup ... 7-18 Boot Setup ... 7-20 Security Setup ... 7-22 7-10 Exit ...
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6 is a high-end quad processor in a 4U rackmount configuration. The SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6 is com- prised of two main subsystems: the SC862 high-end server chassis and the P4QH8/P4QH6 quad Xeon processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6.

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6 lies the P4QH8/P4QH6, a quad processor serverboard based on ServerWorks GC-HE chipset and designed to provide maximum performance with the newest technology available. Below are the main features of the P4QH8/P4QH6. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the GC-HE chipset).

  • Page 13: Other Features

    mouse and keyboard ports and one 10/100 Mb LAN (Ethernet) port. Other Features Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage monitors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue. Figure 1-1.

  • Page 14: Server Chassis Features

    SC862 server chassis. System Power The 8042-8/8042-6 features a triple redundant power supply consisting of three hot-swappable 350 watt power modules, which supply 700 watts of continuous power with a 350 watt backup. If any of the three modules fail, you will be notified by an alarm and an LED and the remaining two modules will take up the load.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Cooling System The SC862 chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes four 9- cm hot-plug redundant system cooling (intake) fans and two 9-cm exhaust fans. All system fans (located between the drive bays and the serverboard) operate continuously. If one fails, an alarm is activated and the RPM of the remaining fans increase to compensate and maintain suffi- cient airflow.

  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 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

    Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.

  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Choosing a Setup Location: - Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

  • Page 19: Installing The 8042-8/8042-6 Into A Rack

    Installing the 8042-8/8042-6 into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 8042-8/ 8042-6 into a rack unit. If the 8042-8/8042-6 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 20: Installing The Chassis Rails

    Installing the Chassis Rails: Position the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the 8042-8/8042-6 chassis making sure the five screw holes line up. Be aware that these two rails are left/right specific. Screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2).

  • Page 21: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-3. Installing the Rack Rails 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 22 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Figure 2-4. Installing the Server Into the Rack...

  • Page 23: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 8042-8/8042-6 in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connec- tions have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the 8042-8/8042-6 (see Figure 2-5): First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
  • Page 24 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6...

  • Page 25: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SCA drives and backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. 1. Accessing the drive bays: All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. the CD-ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.
  • Page 26 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Notes 2-10...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: System Interface

    Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the power supply units, the SCSI drive carriers and the serverboard to keep you con- stantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    Indicates network activity on the system when flashing. HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. 8042-6, this light indicates CD-ROM drive activity when flashing. PWR Fault: companied by an audible alarm, which you can disable with the alarm switch on the control panel. Inspect the power supply modules at the front left of the chassis.

  • Page 29: Fan Fail

    It is unnecessary to power down the system as these are hot-swap fans. Note: You must use the exact same brand and rating of fan for replace- ment. These can be obtained directly from Supermicro. 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.

  • Page 30: Scsi Drive Carrier Leds

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs. Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SCSI drive carrier indicates drive activity. enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6 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

    General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: ! Keep the area around the SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6 clean and free of clutter. ! The SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6 weighs approximately 70 lbs (32 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

    ! 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 34: Operating Precautions

    Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that all chassis covers are in place when the 8042-8/8042-6 is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 8042-8/8042-6 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 the processors and heatsinks, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard 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 serverboard to sufficiently cool and protect the system.

  • Page 36: Pga Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Quad: Intel Xeon processors MP to 2.8 GHz. Due to differences between the Foster and Gallatin CPU pack- ages, Supermicro provides two different types of CPU heatsink retention clips with our quad Xeon serverboards. package is about 1.5 mm shorter than the Gallatin package.
  • Page 37 MP Processors Note: You need a pair of identical 603 clips (shown on left above) for each Gallatin 1.9 - 2.8 GHz CPU. You need a pair of identical 603E clips (shown on right above) for each Foster 1.4 - 1.6GHz CPU. 1.
  • Page 38 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 4. Apply the proper amount of ther- mal compound to the CPU die and place the heatsink and fan on top of the CPU. 5. Secure the heatsink by locking the retention clips into their proper position.
  • Page 39 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-2. Heatsink/Fan Installation...

  • Page 40: Connecting Cables

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Connecting Cables Now that the processors and heatsinks are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard and install memory. Cables include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables.

  • Page 41: Connecting The Control Panel

    Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. 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 42: Installing Memory In The Mec

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Installing Memory in the MEC 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. The MEC must be populated in the manner described in Step 2 below.
  • Page 43 Installing the MEC: After populating the MEC, carefully install it back into its slot on the serverboard, making sure it is fully seated. Finish by securing each end of the retention plate to the chassis with the two screws you removed as described in step one.
  • Page 44 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Figure 5-5. Side and Top View of DIMM Installation into Slot To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the bottom notch. To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each release tab outward to free the DIMM from the slot.

  • Page 45: Adding Pci Cards

    PCI expansion slots: The P4QH8/P4QH6 system board has six 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X slots. The backplane of the 8042-6 has seven I/O slots that allows you to have a full complement of PCI cards installed on the system. PCI card installation: Begin by removing the I/O shield from the backplane of the server corresponding to the PCI slot you wish to populate.

  • Page 46: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-7. SUPER P4QH8/P4QH6 Layout* +12V PWR Conn IPMI BATTERY CMOS Clear Contact Pads Speaker POST Card Slot for Debugging JP52 KYBD/ MOUSE USB0/1 Rage XL JP60 COM1 JP55 Parallel Port VGA Port JPL1...

  • Page 47: P4Qh8/P4Qh6 Quick Reference

    P4QH8/P4QH6 Quick Reference Jumper Description SCSI Enable/Disable JBT1 CMOS Clear JPA1/JA2 SCSI Ch A/B Term En/Dis JPL1 LAN Enable/Disable Spread Spectrum JP47 3rd P/S Fail Alarm En/Dis JP48 Overheat Fan Force On JP55,60 VGA Enable/Disable Connector Description ATX PWR CONN Primary ATX Power Connector COM1/3 COM1/3 Serial Port Connector...

  • Page 48: Connector Definitions

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Connector Definitions Main ATX Power Supply Connection 24-pin connector: The power supply connector on the P4QH8/P4QH6 meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin specifica- tion. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Note: the use of a 20-pin power connector is not recommended.

  • Page 49: Pwr_On

    PWR_ON The PWR_ON connection is lo- cated on pins 11 and 13 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (see the Power Button Mode setting in BIOS).

  • Page 50: Chassis Intrusion

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual The I C connection is located on pins 16 and 18 of JF1. the table on the right for pin defini- tions. Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion connection is located on pin 20 of JF1. See the table on the right for pin defini- tions.

  • Page 51: Fan Headers

    Fan Headers* The serverboard has four CPU fans, four chassis fans and two overheat fan headers. table on the right for pin defini- tions. Serial Ports COM1/COM3 is located under the parallel port (see Figure 5-6). See the table on the right for pin defini- tions.

  • Page 52: Smb

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual An SMB (System Management Bus) connection is located at J63. Connect the appropriate cable here to utilize SMB on your sys- tem. Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header is des- ignated as WOL. You must enable the LAN Wake-Up setting in BIOS...

  • Page 53: Nmi Header

    NMI Header A header for use with an NMI but- ton is located at JP50. NMI allows you to issue a non-maskable inter- rupt to force the system to a halt state. This is used for diagnostic purposes and allows you to per- form a memory download to deter- mine the cause of a problem.

  • Page 54: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used choose optional settings. 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 55: Lan Enable/Disable

    Alarm Enable/Disable This feature was designed spe- cifically for systems with triple re- dundant power supplies, such as the 8042-8/8042-6. When en- abled, the system will notify you in the event of a power supply fail- ure. If you only have one or two...

  • Page 56: Lvd Channel A Scsi Termination Enable/Disable

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual LVD Channel A SCSI Termination Enable/Disable Jumper JPA1 allows you to enable or disable termination for the LVD Channel A SCSI con- nector. The normal (default) position is open to enable SCSI termination. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 57: 5-11 Debug Leds

    5-11 Debug LEDs D13-D20 Eight surface-mounted debug LEDs located near the primary IDE connector (D13-D20) are used to provide POST code information. See the diagrams below for reading the debug LEDs and refer to Appendix B for a complete list of POST codes (a partial listing of the most common codes are given below).

  • Page 58: Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive And Scsi Connections

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 5-12 Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and SCSI 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 59: Floppy Connector

    Floppy Connector The floppy connector is lo- cated on J19. See the table on the right for pin definitions. IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to configure the onboard IDE connectors J14 and J15. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 60: Scsi Connectors

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual SCSI Connectors Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the SCSI connectors located at JA1 and JA2. Connector Contact Number 68-pin SCSI Connectors (JA1, JA2) Connector Contact Signal Names Number +DB(12) +DB(13) +DB(14)

  • Page 61: 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 serverboard. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-8 should appear.
  • Page 62 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Notes 5-28...

  • Page 63: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC862 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 step that follows. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintainance is a Philips screwdriver.

  • Page 64: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Extra Rack Unit Retention Screw (2) Top Cover Thumbscrew (2) Slim CD-ROM Drive UPERMICR Power Supplies Rack Unit Retention Screw (2) Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View 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 and alarm indications.
  • Page 65 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-2. Control Panel PCB Fan Headers: (Fan designations are provided on the PCB) FAN1 cools the I/O section of the chassis FAN2 cools the AGP Pro and memory areas FAN3 directs cooling air to CPU1 and CPU2 FAN4 directs cooling air to CPU3 and CPU4 FAN5 + FAN6 are exhaust fans (FAN5 is on the right when viewed from the rear)

  • Page 66: System Fans

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Fan Power Override Switch: Turn this switch ON to manually supply power to the system fans. The default setting for this switch is OFF. The system cooling fans normally run at 80% of their maximum RPM to allow for this backup compensation and promote fan life.

  • Page 67: Replacing System Cooling Fans

    Installing a new system cooling fan: Replace the failed fan with an identical 9-cm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro). After the new fan has been installed, reassemble the fan housing and plug it back into its slot. You should hear it click into place when fully inserted.

  • Page 68: Replacing System Exhaust Fans

    8042-8/8042- 6 by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions. Note: Only a "slim" CD-ROM drive will fit in the 8042-8/8042-6.

  • Page 69: Scsi Drive Installation

    SCSI Drive Installation Mounting a SCSI drive in a drive carrier: The SCSI drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the SCSI drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without SCSI drives installed must remain in the chassis.
  • Page 70 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Installing/removing hot-swap SCSI drives: Four SCSI drive bays are located in the front of the chassis, making them easily accesible to install and remove. The SCSI drives can be removed and installed without powering down the system (hot-swap).
  • Page 71 SCSI Power Cables SCSI power cables should be routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow through the chassis. There is a 4-pin connector for the power cables. Connect the connector to the SCA SCSI backplane as noted in Step 3 ("Configuring the hot-plug SCSI drives").

  • Page 72: Cd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation

    The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CD- ROM and floppy drive bays. The CD-ROM drive must have a "slim" profile to fit into the 8042-8/8042-6. First, release the two retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.

  • Page 73: Power Supply Modules

    Power Supply Modules The SC862 has a set of 700W Triple Redundant Power Supply which consists of three individual Power Supply Modules (SP352-TP p/n PWS- 026 or p/n PWS-026B for black bezels.) continuous 700 watts of power to the system. remaining two will automatically take up the load to keep the system running.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Figure 6-7. Power Supplies UPERMICR ALARM RESET Power Supply Units Status LED Locking Tab (3) (See prev.page) The power supply modules correspond with the AC power marked as below. Push locking tab up and pull power unit out...

  • Page 75: Chapter 7: Bios

    Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS for the P4QH8/P4QH6. 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 76: Bios Features

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 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 77: 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 78: Advanced Bios Setup

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Advanced BIOS Setup Choose Advanced 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 79: 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 80: Ide Configuration

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 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 81 Chapter 7: BIOS Type This option sets the type of device that the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from after AMIBIOS POST is completed. The settings include Not in- stalled, Auto, CDROM and ARMD. The "Auto" setting allows BIOS to automatically detect the presence of the IDE controller. LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive.
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technol- ogy, a feature that can help predict impending drive failures. The settings are Auto, Disabled and Enabled. Select "Enabled" or "Disabled" to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. Select "Auto" to auto detect S.M.A.R.T.

  • Page 83: Floppy Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS when the device is accessed through BIOS. ATA(PI) Detect Timeout (Seconds) Set this option to stop the system search for ATAPI devices within the specified number of seconds. The options are 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 (seconds).

  • Page 84: Boot Settings Configuration

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot This option allows the BIOS to skip certain tests that are normally perfomred on boot up. You can disable the option to speed up boot time. The settings are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS System Keyboard This option is to let the system know if a keyboard is Present or Absent. Primary Display This option specifies the type of monitor display you have installed on the system. The settings are Absent, VGA/EGA, Color 40 x 25, Color 80 x 25 and monochrome.

  • Page 86: Event Log Configuration

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual setting should be used to slow the computer system down or to trouble- shoot error messages. Write-Thru: This option allows the computer system to use the internal CPU L1 cache as Write-Though cache. Write-Through cache is slower than Write-Back cache. It performs write operations to the internal L1 CPU cache and system memory simultaneously.

  • Page 87: Peripheral Device Configuration

    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. Always Off means you must push the main power button to restart the system after power is restored. PME Wakeup This option allows you to Enable or Disable PME Wakeup.

  • Page 88: Chipset Setup

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Chipset Setup Choose Chipset from the AMIBIOS Setup Utility main menu. The screen is shown below. All Chipset Setup options are described following the screen. Advanced Chipset Main C000, 16k Shadow C400, 16k Shadow C800, 16k Shadow...
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS 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 Timing Control Determines how the memory timing is controlled. Auto lets BIOS program the memory timing from SPD data.

  • Page 90: Pci Pnp Setup

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual PCI PnP Setup Choose PCI/PnP from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All PCI/PnP options are described in this section. The PCI/PnP Setup screen is shown below. Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Plug & Play O/S Reset Config Data...
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA This option lets you allocate an interrupt request (IRQ) to the PCI VGA adapter card (if used). The settings are Yes and No. Palette Snooping When enabled, this option informs PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed.

  • Page 92: Power Setup

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Power Setup Choose Power from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Power Setup options are described in this section. The Power Setup screen is shown below. Main Advanced Chipset ACPI Aware O/S Power Management V02.03 (C)Copyright 1985-2002, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: BIOS Power Button Mode This option allows you to change the function of the chassis power button. The settings are On/Off and Suspend. When set to Suspend, depressing the power button when the system is up will cause it to enter a suspend state.

  • Page 94: Boot Setup

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Boot Setup Choose Boot from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Boot Setup options are described in this section. The Boot Setup screen is shown below. Main Advanced Chipset > Boot Device Priority > Hard Disk Drives >...
  • Page 95 3rd Boot Device The settings for the 3rd Boot Device are Removable Device, ATAPI CDROM, Hard Drive and Intel UNDI, PXE-2.0. 4th Boot Device The settings for the 4th Boot Device are Removable Device, ATAPI CDROM, Hard Drive and Intel UNDI, PXE-2.0. Hard Disk Drives Use this screen to view the hard drives that have been auto-detected or entered manually on your system.

  • Page 96: Security Setup

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Security Setup Choose Security from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Security Setup op- tions are described in this section. The Security Setup screen is shown below. Main Advanced Chipset Supervisor Password User Password > Change Supervisor Password >...
  • Page 97 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 98: 7-10 Exit

    UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 7-10 Exit Choose Exit from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Exit Setup options are described in this section. The Exit Setup screen is shown below. Main Advanced Chipset > Exit Saving Changes > Exit Discarding Changes >...
  • Page 99 Chapter 7: BIOS 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. Use them if the system is behaving errati- cally.
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  • Page 101: Appendix Abios 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.
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  • Page 103: Appendix Bbios Post Checkpoint Codes

    BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes diagnostic codes 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 104 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. Initializing the interrupt vector table next.
  • Page 105 The CMOS status register is initialized. Next, performing any required initialization before the keyboard BAT command is issued. The keyboard controller input buffer is free. Next, issuing the BAT command to the keyboard controller. The keyboard controller BAT command result has been verified. Next, performing any necessary initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test.
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 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. Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode settings next.
  • Page 107 Checkpoint Code Description Patterns written in base memory. Determining the amount of memory below 1 MB next. The amount of memory below 1 MB has been found and verified. Determining the amount of memory above 1 MB memory next. The amount of memory above 1 MB has been found and verified. Checking for a soft reset and clearing the memory below 1 MB for the soft reset next.
  • Page 108 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Checkpoint Code Description The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller 1 base register test next. The DMA controller 1 base register test passed. Performing the DMA controller 2 base register test next. The DMA controller 2 base register test passed. Programming DMA controllers 1 and 2 next.
  • Page 109 Checkpoint Code Description Initializing the bus option ROMs from C800 next. See the last page of this chapter for additional information. Initializing before passing control to the adaptor ROM at C800. Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has com pleted.
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  • Page 111: Appendix C: System Specifications

    Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors ® Up to four Intel Xeon processors MP of up to 2.8 GHz with a 400 MHz System Bus Chipset ServerWorks Grand Champion HE Memory Capacity MEC (Memory Expansion Card) with 16 DIMM slots to support a maximum of 32 GB of DDR200 (PC1600) SDRAM DIMM Sizes 128 MB / 256 MB / 512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB SDRAM modules supported...
  • Page 112 UPER ERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Serverboard Model: P4QH8 (8042-8) or P4QH6 (8042-6): (SWTX Form Factor) Dimensions: 16 x 13 in (406 x 330 mm) Chassis Model: SC862, 4U rackmount form factor Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.5 x 7 x 26 in. (445 x 178 x 660 mm) Weight Net: 70 lb.
  • Page 113 Appendix C: System Specifications Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (28A), +5V (30A), +12V (25A), -5V (0.3A), -12V (0.8A), +5Vsb (2A) 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...
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