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Supermicro SuperServer 1025C-3 User Manual

Supermicro superserver 1025c-3 servers: user guide
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  • Page 1 ® UPER 1025C-3 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, Inc. ("Supermicro") reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software, if any, and documentation may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent.

  • 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 1025C-3. Instal- lation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 1025C-3 is a high-end dual processor rackmount server based on the SC111TQ-560CB 1U server chassis and the Super X7DCL-3 serverboard.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DCL-3 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 1025C-3 User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 Onboard SAS ....................1-2 Serial ATA ......................1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-2 Ethernet Ports ....................1-3 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..............2-10 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-1 Reset ....................... 3-1 Power ......................3-1 UID ........................3-1 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-2 Universal Information LED ................3-2 NIC2 ........................
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual PW_ON Connector ................... 5-12 Reset Connector ..................5-12 Overheat LED (OH) .................. 5-13 NIC2 (LAN2) LED ..................5-13 NIC1 (LAN1) LED ..................5-13 HDD LED ....................5-13 Power On LED ..................5-13 NMI Button ....................5-14 Fan Headers .....................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents IDE Connector ..................5-22 SAS Ports ....................5-23 SATA Ports ....................5-23 5-13 Installing Software ..................5-24 Supero Doctor III ................... 5-25 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Control Panel ....................6-2 System Cooling ....................
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 1025C-3 is a dual processor server comprised of two main subsys- tems: the SC111TQ-560CB 1U rackmount chassis and the X7DCL-3 serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi...

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    The X7DCL-3 has two PCI-Express x8 slots, one PCI-Express x4 slot (in a x8 slot) and three 32-bit, 33 MHz (5V) PCI slots. In the 1025C-3 server confi guration, a PCI-E riser card (CSE-RR1U-E8) has been installed to support a single PCI-Ex-...

  • Page 13: Ethernet Ports

    Chapter 1: Introduction Ethernet Ports The X7DCL-3 has two network controllers integrated into the chipset to support two Gigabit LAN ports (100/1000Base-T/1000BaseTX, RJ45 output). Onboard Controllers/Ports An onboard IDE controller supports Ultra ATA 100 hard drives or ATAPI devices. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports.

  • Page 14: System Block Diagram

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual PROCESSOR#1 PROCESSOR#2 ISL6312A ISL6312A 1067/1333 1067/1333 MT/S MT/S #0-3 #0-2 PCI-EXP x8 PORT #0-1 #2,3 #1-3 #1-2 Intel 5100 #1-1 PCI-EXP x8 PORT #4,5 PORT PCI-EXP x8 3.0 Gb/S PORT LSI 1068E #6,7 PCI-EXP x1...

  • Page 15: Server Chassis Features

    SC111TQ-560CB chassis. System Power When confi gured as a SuperServer 1025C-3, the SC111TQ-560CB chassis includes a single 560W power supply. This is a high-effi ciency power supply that operates at 80% effi ciency or better.

  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 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 17: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 1025C-3. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet.

  • Page 18: Rack Precautions

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 Manual installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like). • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

  • 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

    This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 1025C-3 into a rack. If the 1025C-3 has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. Note: The rails will fi t a rack between 26" and 33.5" deep.

  • Page 21: Inner Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Inner Rails The SC111 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails and inner rail extensions. The inner rails are pre-attached and do not interfere with normal use if you decide not to mount the system into a server rack. Attach the inner rail extension to stabilize the chassis within the rack.

  • Page 22: Outer Rails

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 Manual Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack (Figures 2-3 and 2-4) Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket. You must align the pins with the slides. Also, both bracket ends must face the same direction.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-4. Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack...
  • Page 24 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 Manual Installing the Chassis into a Rack (Figure 2-5) Confi rm that chassis includes the inner rails and rail extensions . Also, confi rm that the outer rails are installed on the rack. Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.

  • Page 25: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 1025C-3 in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Removing the Chassis Cover (Figure 2-6) Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").

  • Page 26: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 Manual fan and beneath the frame cross section that separates the drive bay area from the serverboard area of the chassis. Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the hard drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-6: Removing the Chassis Cover 2-11...
  • Page 28 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 Manual Notes 2-12...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 System Interface

    This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system. A UID (unit identifi er) button is included on the chassis, however it is not functional on the 1025C-3.

  • Page 30: Control Panel Leds

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC111TQ-560CB chassis has fi ve LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.

  • Page 31: Nic2

    Chapter 3: System Interface NIC2 Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing. NIC1 Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing. Indicates IDE channel activity when fl ashing. Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

  • Page 32: Hard Drive Carrier Leds

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 Manual Hard Drive Carrier LEDs Each hard drive carrier has two LEDs. • Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the drive carrier indi- cates drive activity. A connection to the SAS/SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 System Safety

    System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 1025C-3 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 34: General Safety Precautions

    Contact technical support for details and support. General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: • Keep the area around the 1025C-3 clean and free of clutter. • The 1025C-3 weighs approximately 35 lbs. (15.9 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 35: Esd Precautions

    Chapter 4: System Safety • After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit 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 36: Operating Precautions

    ERVER 1025C-3 Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1025C-3 is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X7DCL-3 serverboard into the SC111TQ-560CB chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference.

  • Page 38: Unpacking

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 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 X7DCL-3 into the SC111TQ-560CB chassis.

  • Page 39: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connecting Cables Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the fl...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 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 indicators. All JF1 wires have been bundled into a single ribbon cable to simplify this connection.

  • Page 41: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 42 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual 3. Use your thumb and your index fi nger to hold the CPU at opposite sides. 4. Align pin1 of the CPU (the corner marked with a triangle) with the notched corner of the CPU socket.
  • Page 43 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 44: Installing Memory

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual Installing Memory Memory Support The X7DCL-3 supports registered ECC DDR2-667 or DDR2-533 SDRAM. The memory scheme is interleaved, so you must populate two slots at a time, beginning with slot 1A and 2A, then slots 1B and 2B and fi nally slots 1C and 2C. You may populate any even number (2, 4 or 6) of DIMMs.

  • Page 45: Adding Pci Cards

    2.84 Adding PCI Cards The 1025C-3 includes a preinstalled riser card (p/n CSE-RR1U-E8) designed spe- cifi cally for use in a 1U rackmount chassis. This riser card allows a standard size PCI-E x8 card to sit at a 90 degree angle so it can fi t inside the chassis.

  • Page 46: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual Serverboard Details Motherboard Layout Figure 5-4. X7DCL-3 Layout Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. A square contact pad indicates the location of pin 1. 5-10...

  • Page 47: X7Dcl-3 Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X7DCL-3 Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-9 C1/JI C to PCI/PCI-E Slots Open (Disabled) JPA1 SAS Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPA2 SAS RAID Select Closed (SR RAID) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable...

  • Page 48: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions (JPW2) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition ATX Power Connector +3.3V +3.3V The primary power supply connector -12V +3.3V (JPW2) on the X7DCL-3 meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin specifi...

  • Page 49: Overheat Led (Oh)

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Overheat LED (OH) OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Connect an LED to the OH connection Pin# Defi nition on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad- vanced warning of chassis overheat- Ground ing.

  • Page 50: Nmi Button

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual NMI Button NMI Button Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button Pin# Defi nition header is located on pins 19 and 20 Control of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Ground for pin defi nitions.

  • Page 51: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup USB Ports Pin Defi nitions (USB0/1) Pin# Defi nitions Universal Serial Bus (USB) There are two Universal Serial Bus ports located on the I/O panel and Ground four additional USB headers located on the serverboard. The headers, labeled USB2/3 and USB4/5, can be USB Headers Pin Defi...

  • Page 52: Power Supply Fail Detect

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual Power Supply Fail Detect PWR Supply Fail Detect Pin Defi nitions (JPWF1) Connect a cable from your power sup- Pin# Defi nition ply to JPWF1 to provide warning of PWR 1: Fail power supply failure. This warning sig-...

  • Page 53: Serial Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Defi nitions (COM1/COM2) Two serial ports are included on the Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition serverboard: COM1 is a port located beside the USB ports and COM2 is a header located on the corner of the board near the SIMLC slot.

  • Page 54: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used Connector Pins to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the con- Jumper nector.

  • Page 55: Lan1/Lan2 Enable/Disable

    fi rmware fl ash. See the Note: SR = Software RAID IT = Integrate table on the right for jumper settings. Target mode Contact Supermicro tech support if using the IT RAID setting. Watch Dog Watch Dog...

  • Page 56: I 2 C Bus To Pci/Pci-Exp. Slots

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual C Bus to PCI/PCI-Exp. Slots Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to C to PCI/PCI-E Slots Jumper Settings (JI C1/JI connect the System Management Bus Jumper Setting Defi nition C) to the PCI and PCI-E slots. The...

  • Page 57: Cpu_Vrm Overheat Led Indicators (Led5/Led6)

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup CPU_VRM Overheat LED Indicators (LED5/LED6) CPU_VRM Overheat LED Indicators (LED5/LED6) The two CPU_VRM Overheat LEDs LED# Description designated LE5/LE6 provide indication LED: On CPU1_VRM Overheat for CPU1 and CPU2 VRM overheat, re- LED6: On CPU2_VRM Overheat spectively.

  • Page 58: Ide Connector

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual IDE Connector There are no jumpers to confi gure the onboard IDE interface "IDE". See the table below for pin defi ni- tions. IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions (IDE) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi...

  • Page 59: Sas Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SAS Port Pin Defi nitions SAS Ports (SAS0 ~ SAS7) There are eight SAS ports Pin # Defi nition included on the serverboard. Ground See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Note: JPA1 must be set cor- Ground rectly to enable the SAS con- troller.

  • Page 60: 5-13 Installing Software

    5-13 Installing Software After the hardware has been installed, you should fi rst install the operating system and then the drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme fi...

  • Page 61: Supero Doctor Iii

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 62 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (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 the SDIII User's Guide at: <http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf>. For Linux, we will recommend using Supero Doctor II.

  • Page 63: Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC111TQ-560CB 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.

  • Page 64: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Front Side USB Control Panel Hot-Swap Drive Bays (4) DVD-ROM Drive Power Supply Mouse/Keyboard COM Port VGA Port PCI Slot USB Ports LAN Ports 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 65: System Fan Failure

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fan Failure Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via a BIOS setting. If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed. Replace any failed fan at your earli- est convenience with the same type and model (the system can continue to run with a failed fan).

  • Page 66: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    Proceed to the "DVD-ROM Drive Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions. Note: Only a "slim" DVD-ROM drive will fi t into the 1025C-3. Hard Drive Installation The hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis.
  • Page 67 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Align the drive in the carrier so that the screw holes of both line up. Note that there are holes in the carrier marked “SATA” to aid in correct installation. Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws as illustrated below. Insert the drive carrier into its bay, keeping the carrier oriented so that the hard drive is on the top of the carrier and the release button is on the right side.

  • Page 68: Dvd Drive Installation

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 Manual Figure 6-4. Removing a Hard Drive DVD Drive Installation An optional DVD-ROM may be installed into the SC111 chassis. Installing or Replacing a DVD-ROM Drive (Figure 6-5) Power down the system and if necessary, remove the server from the rack and the front bezel from the chassis.

  • Page 69: Power Supply

    Figure 6-5. Installing a DVD-ROM Drive Power Supply The SuperServer 1025C-3 has a high-effi ciency 560 watt power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate with a 100V to 240V input voltage.

  • Page 70: Replacing The Power Supply

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 Manual Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Power Supply First power down the system and unplug the AC power cord from the server. Remove the top chassis cover by releasing the retention screws that secure the module to the rack, then grasp the two handles on either side and pull the module straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").
  • Page 71 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-6. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply...
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 Manual Notes 6-10...

  • Page 73: Chapter 7 Bios

    Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of the Supermicro web site <http://www.supermicro.com> for any changes to the BIOS that may not be refl ected in this manual.

  • Page 74: Running Setup

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual Running Setup Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the ap- propriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (see the next page).

  • Page 75: Main Bios Setup Menu

    Chapter 7: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fi elds. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fi...
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual IDE Primary Master/Slave, SATA Port1, SATA Port2, SATA Port3 and SATA Port4 These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Primary Master/Slave, SATA Port1 Master/Slave, SATA Port2 Master/Slave, SATA Port3 Master, and SATA Port4 Master slots.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS CHS Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: TYPE: This item displays the type of IDE or SATA Device. Cylinders: This item indicates the status of Cylinders. Headers: This item indicates the number of headers. Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of the Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Native Mode Operation Select the native mode for ATA. The options are: Parallel ATA, Serial ATA, Both, and Auto.

  • Page 79: Advanced Setup

    Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>. Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual Power Button Behavior If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-off and 4-sec override.
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS Cache Base 0-512K If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the base memory area: block 0-512K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or to be written into the L1 or L2 cache in the CPU to speed up CPU operations.
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual PCI Confi guration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices. Onboard GLAN-1/Onboard GLAN-2 (Gigabit- LAN) OPROM Confi gure Select Enabled to allow the system to boot from the GLAN-1 connection or the GLAN-2 connection.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Chipset Control Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Warning : Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect setup, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect DRAM timing may cause the system become unstable.
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual Advanced Processor Options Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. CPU Speed This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor. Frequency Ratio (Available when supported by the CPU) The feature allows the user to set the internal frequency multiplier for the CPU.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Intel EIST Support (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual Floppy Disk Controller This setting allows you to assign control of the fl oppy disk controller. The options are Enabled (user defi ned), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS and OS controlled). Base I/O Address This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for the Floppy port. The options are Primary and Secondary.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to set the BAUD rate for the console redirection.

  • Page 88: Hardware Monitor Logic

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual Hardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature Threshold This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The hardcode default setting is 80 C.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS IPMI (Available only when an IPMI card is installed.) IPMI Specifi cation Version: This item displays the current IPMI Version. Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version. System Event Logging Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Disabled, the system will continue to log events received via system interface.
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual OS Boot Watch Dog Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Timer for Loading OS (Minutes) This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank.
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components. 7-19...

  • Page 92: Security

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.

  • Page 93: Boot

    Chapter 7: BIOS Password on Boot This setting allows you to determine if a password is required for a user to enter the system at bootup. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required). Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display.

  • Page 94: Exit

    UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 95: Appendix A Bios Post Messages

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The fol- lowing is a list of such BIOS messages. Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk is not working or not confi...
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly, perhaps by an applica- tion program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values.
  • Page 97 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 98 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 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 99 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.
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  • Page 101: Appendix B Bios Post Codes

    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 an POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 102 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual POST Code Description 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 Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager...
  • Page 103 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description 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)
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 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 105 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes The following are for 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...
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  • Page 107: Appendix C System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Dual Intel® Xeon 5400/5300/5200/5100 Series processors in LGA771 sockets Note: please refer to our website for details on supported processors. Chipset Intel 5100 + ICH9R BIOS Phoenix BIOS in 8 Mb Flash EEPROM Memory Capacity Six DIMM slots to support a maximum up to 48 GB of registered ECC DDR2- 667/533 SDRAM...
  • Page 108 UPER ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual Serverboard X7DCL-3 (ATX Form Factor) Dimensions: 12 x 10 in (305 x 254 mm) Chassis SC111TQ-560CB (1U Rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 16.8 x 1.7 x 21.95 in. (427 x 43 x 558 mm) Weight Gross Weight: 35 lbs. (15.9 kg.)
  • Page 109 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant UL Listed (USA) CUL Listed (Canada) TUV Certifi ed (Germany) CE Marking (Europe) California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells.
  • Page 110 ERVER 1025C-3 User's Manual (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signifi...

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