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Foreword This manual is the product technical manual for AS4104G Whitely platform 4U model servers. It primarily provides an introduction and explanation of the product's appearance, structure, hardware installation, and basic configuration. Please note that this manual is intended for reference and research purposes for professional technical personnel.
Rear view 1-2 1.2 Product Structure The physical structure of the Intel Whitely 4U dual-socket server is illustrated using the 12-drive model as an example, detailing various components of the server, as shown in the diagram below: Structure diagram 1-3 Name Name Front Hard Drive...
The BMC chip on this board adopts the AST2500 control chip from ASPEED company for IPMI remote management. It includes a VGA output port and a dedicated Gigabit RJ45 management network port. 1.4 Product Specifications Product Series AS4104G-D12R-G3 4U12-Bay Product Type...
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695*444*176.5mm(D*W*H) System Size Supports one or two third-generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable series processors, with a Processor maximum CPU TDP of 205W Memory 16 DDR4 memory slots, supporting DDR4 LRDIMM/RDIMM 2666/2933/3200 MHz Internal Storage 3 MiniSAS HD interfaces, 2 SATA DOM interfaces, 1 NVME PCIE 4.0 M.2 interface (2280) Interface External...
2. Hardware Description 2.1 Front Panel 2.1.1 Appearance 12x3.5-inch hard drive configuration Figure 2-1 Name Name Left Ear Integrated 3.5-inch Hard Drive Module Module Right Ear Integrated Module Table 2-1 2.1.2 Indicator lights and buttons Figure 2-2 Indicator light/button Indicator light/button Power On/Off System Alarm Indicator...
light/button Description of the power indicator light: Green (steady on): Indicates that the device has been powered on normally. Green (blinking): Indicates that the device is in standby. Green off: Indicates that the device is not powered Power Indicator Power button description: Press the button shortly in the power-on state, and the OS will shut down normally.
Figure 2-3 Name Name USB 3.0 interface Table 2-3 Interface description Name Type Description USB 3.0 Used for connecting USB devices interface Table 2-4 2.2 Rear Panel 2.2.1 Appearance Rear Panel Exterior Ports 4U chassis supporting 4 high-performance GPU cards of full-height, ...
USB3.0 Interface Table 2-5 Note: The rear window of this product can be customized according to requirements. The above diagram is for reference only; the actual configuration prevails. Rear panel interface description Name Type Description Used to connect display terminals, such as VGA Interface DB15 monitors or KVMs.
When configuring with 1 processor, it needs to be installed in CPU 0 position Processors installed in the same server must have the same model For specific optional system configurations, please consult Gooxi sales The processor positions are as illustrated in the following diagram: ...
Figure 2-6 2.4 Memory 2.4.1 Memory slot location This motherboard utilizes the Intel Whitely platform and is paired with Intel Xeon ICE Lake CPUs. Each CPU supports 8 channels, with 2 DIMMs per channel. The motherboard can support up to 16 DIMMs. When only one DIMM is inserted, it is preferred to be placed in the slot highlighted in blue in the diagram (the plastic color of the slot on the slot board is blue).
Figure 2-7 2.4.2 Memory Compatibility Information The motherboard supports DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM server memory, with memory frequencies supported at 2666/2933/3200 MHz. Note: The same server must use the same model of DDR4 memory, and all memory modules must operate at the same speed, which is the minimum value among the following: The memory speed supported by the specific CPU ...
When configuring 2 power modules, supports 1+1 redundant backup Power module models installed in the same server must be identical For specific optional system configurations, please consult Gooxi sales The power module locations are as shown in the following diagram: ...
2.7 Fans Supports 8 fan modules Supports hot swapping Supports single fan failure Supports variable fan speed The fan module models installed in the same server must be identical The fan locations are as shown in the following diagram: ...
2.8.2 PCIe slot description When CPU1 is not in place, its corresponding PCIe slot is unavailable. Subordinat PCIe slot PCIe standard Bus bandwidth Slot size e CPU Half height Slot 1 CPU1 PCIe 3.0 half length Half height Slot 2 CPU1 PCIe 4.0 half length...
2.9 PCBA 2.9.1 Motherboard Motherboard Figure 2-13 Name J45~J52 System Fan Connectors: 1, 5, 2, 6, 3, 7, 4, 8 VR Upgrade Programming I2C Connector J56,J57 2X8Pin ATX CPU Power Connector 2x12Pin ATX System Power Connector Power PMBus Connector On-board USB3.0 Connector Front USB3.0 Header x2 Front Vga Connector SATA1 SATA2...
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4U 12V Power Connector, Connectors for GPU power supply J61,J58 from ATX power RAID KEY Connector SSATA Sgpio Connector Rear window 2 hard disk small board power supply connector S-SATA port 0~3 Connector J37,J38 ISATA PORT 0~7 Connector RTC Battery Connector DIMMB1/A1/D1/C1 CPU0’s 2,1,4,3changel Memory Connector DIMMG1/H1/E1/F1...
3. Installation Instructions 3.1 Chassis Top Cover Installation Step 1: Lift the slot at the opening position, push and lift it in the direction indicated by the diagram. Figure 3-1 3.2 Installation of Accessories 3.2.1 CPU installation Step 1: Install the retention bracket and tilt the CPU at the angle shown in the ...
Figure 3-3 3.2.2 Heatsink installation Step 1: Remove the processor baffle (as shown in the figure below). Figure 3-4 Step 2: Align the heatsink with the mounting screws on the CPU socket bracket, and then tighten the heatsink's fixing screws in the indicated sequence (As shown below).
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DIMMA1、A2,DIMMB1,DIMM C1,和 DIMM D1、 D2,DIMM E1,DIMM F1。 Please ensure that the notch on the memory module matches the notch on the DIMM slot, and insert each DIMM module vertically into place to prevent incorrect installation. Figure 3-5 Figure 3-6 Note: On this motherboard, please use memory modules with the same CAS latency value.
Table 3-1 Note: In the same channel, memory modules with larger capacities must be inserted into the first slot. 3.2.4 M.2 installation Step 1: Install locating screw A according to the length of the M.2 card to be installed. Step 2: Install the M.2 card.
Figure 3-7 3.2.5 GPU installation Step 1: Install based on the length of the GPU card. Step 2: Install the GPU card. Insert the connector end of the GPU card into the motherboard connector and secure it with screws. As shown in the diagram below: Figure 3-8 3.2.6 Server slide rail installation Step 1: Prepare two slide rails and pull out the inner rail.
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Figure 3-9 Step 2: Fasten the inner rails to the sides of the chassis. Figure 3-10 Step 3: Install the outer rails on the cabinet brackets and secure the screws. Figure 3-11 Note: When installing the guide rail, align it with the U mark, and when you hear a 'click', it's installed in place.
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Figure 3-12 Note: When you push the chassis forward, you will hear a snapping sound.If unable to move forward, pull down the latch on the inner rail to continue pushing the chassis lightly. Step 5: Push the chassis forward until it cannot slide and make sure that the ...
4. Configuration Instructions 4.1 Initial Configuration 4.1.1 Power on and start Before powering on, it is necessary to ensure that all configurations of the server are installed in accordance with the corresponding specifications and standards, and keep the server turned off but not unplugged from the power supply.
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Figure 4-1 PCH state after G3 PCH state setting after G3, the menu options are: S0: Power on and start up directly S5: You need to press the Power button to turn on the power leave power state unchanged: Leave the power state unchanged . Default: S0 Log in to the iBMC management interface to perform remote power-on and ...
Figure 4-2 For detailed usage of BMC and BIOS, please refer to the corresponding user manual. 4.1.2 Initial data BMC default account: admin BMC default password: Gooxi@123. BMC default address: 192.168.100.1 BIOS Default Password: N/A Be mindful of password security and remember to update your login credentials! 4.1.3 Configure BIOS...
Figure 4-3 The Main interface contains the basic information of the BIOS system, such as the BIOS version number, CPU model, memory capacity, and the system time can be set. For detailed instructions, please refer to the "BIOS User Manual". Navigation key description: ...
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when starting the server. In the lower left corner of the logo screen, the IP address is displayed. After the server powers on, pay attention to the POST process. Press the <DEL> or <ESC> key on the keyboard to enter the BIOS Setup interface. Switch to the following screen: Figure 4-4 Configure IPV4 support :...
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during every startup process. When the "Configuration Address Source" option is set to "Unspecified," it will display the network parameters (IPv4) for the system's shared Ethernet port. The displayed information includes the current IP configuration method, BMC IP, subnet mask, MAC address, router IP, and router MAC. BMC Dedicated Management Channel ...
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will display the network parameters (IPv6) for the system's shared Ethernet port. BMC Dedicated Management Channel IPV6 Support Choose whether to support IPV6, the menu options are: Enabeld: support IPV6 Disabled: does not support IPV6 Default: Enabeld When changing from "Unspecified"...
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Figure 4-6 This page sets the IP address of the BMC management network port.
If the above steps do not resolve the issue, try replacing the monitor with a known working one to confirm if the original monitor is faulty. If the issue persists, please contact Gooxi's customer service department for resolution. Front Panel Indicator Lights Alarm Refer to the instructions in the manual to determine the specific alarm information indicated by the front panel lights and buttons.
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Set static or dynamic IP and ensure ping connectivity. If the web interface does not open, try using a newer version of Internet Explorer. If the problem is not resolved, please contact Gooxi’s customer service department for further assistance and resolution.
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