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Supermicro SUPERSERVER 1015B-3 User Manual

Supermicro superserver 1015b-3 servers: user guide
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  • Page 1 ® UPER 1015B-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

    SC111TS-560C chassis. Chapter 2: Server Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 1015B-3 into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7SB3-F motherboard, 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 motherboard.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Motherboard Features ..................1-2 Processor ......................1-2 Memory ......................1-2 Onboard SAS ....................1-2 Onboard SATA ....................1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-2 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................1-3 Server Chassis Features ................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Checking the Drive Bay Setup ...............2-11 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 1015B-3 User's Manual Power Button .................... 5-13 Reset Button ..................... 5-13 Power Fail LED ..................5-13 Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)..............5-14 NIC2 (JLAN2) LED ................... 5-14 NIC1 (JLAN1) LED ................... 5-14 HDD LED ....................5-14 Power On LED ..................5-14 NMI Button ....................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents SAS Activity LED ..................5-22 SAS Heartbeat LED ................5-22 IPMI Heartbeat LED ................5-22 5-12 Floppy, SATA and SAS Ports ................ 5-23 Floppy Drive Connector ................5-23 SATA Ports ....................5-23 SAS Ports ....................5-23 5-13 Installing Software ..................
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The 1015B-3 is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC111TS-560C chassis and the X7SB3-F motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 1015B-3. In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have been included with the 1015B-3, as listed below.

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Motherboard Features The X7SB3-F is a single processor motherboard based upon Intel's E3210 chipset. Below are the main features of the X7SB3-F. Processor The X7SB3-F supports single Intel® Xeon® 3000 Series/Core 2 LGA775 processors at system bus speeds of 1333, 1066 and 800 MHz. Please refer to the motherboard specifi...

  • Page 13: Onboard Controllers/Ports

    Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard Controllers/Ports An onboard IDE controller supports one fl oppy drive and up to two 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: Server Chassis Features

    The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC111TS-560C chas- sis. System Power When confi gured as a SuperServer 1015B-3, the SC111TS-560C chassis includes a single 560W power supply. This is a high-effi ciency power supply that has received a "silver level" rating.

  • Page 15: Contacting Supermicro

    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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 16 UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the 1015B-3 was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

  • Page 18: Rack Precautions

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 Manual • 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. Warnings and Precautions! Rack Precautions • Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the fl...

  • 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

    There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. The following is a guideline for installing the 1015B-3 into a rack with the rack rails provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

  • 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 of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack. Attach the inner rail extension to stabilize the chassis within the rack.

  • Page 22: Outer Rails

    UPER ERVER 1015B-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 1015B-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. Align the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.

  • Page 25: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the SuperServer 1015B-3 into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped brack- ets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow the server will extend out the front of the rack.

  • Page 26: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the server 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 2-7) Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").

  • Page 27: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Components You should have one or two processors already installed into the serverboard. Each processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor and heatsink installation. Your server system may have come with system memory already installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots.
  • Page 28 UPER ERVER 1015B-3 Manual fers protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Finish by depressing the power button on the chassis control panel. 2-12...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the three buttons described below. Control Panel Buttons There are three buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button, a power on/off button and a UID button.

  • Page 30: Control Panel Leds

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC111TS-560C 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 1015B-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 in- dicates drive activity. A connection to the 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 1015B-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

    Keep the area around the 1015B-3 clean and free of clutter. • The 1015B-3 weighs approximately 35 lbs (15.9 kg). When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift with your legs.

  • 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 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 36: Operating Precautions

    ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1015B-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 X7SB3-F 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 reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference.

  • Page 38: Unpacking

    UPER ERVER 1015B-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 X7SB3-F into the SC111TS-560C 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: I/O Ports

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Ground x (Key) x (Key) Power On LED HDD LED NIC1 LED NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail LED Ground Reset (Button) Ground Power (Button) 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 41: Installing The Processors And Heatsinks

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing the Processors and Heatsinks 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 42 UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Once aligned, carefully lower Gold dot Socket key the CPU straight down into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the socket, do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically and do not CPU key...
  • Page 43 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing the CPU Heatsink Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required Screw #1 Screw #3 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 44: Installing Memory

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The X7SB3-F supports ECC/Non-ECC unbuffered DDR2-800/667 SDRAM. Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory are supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots.
  • Page 45 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub fl ash memory (System 1 MB 3.99 BIOS) Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 I/O APIC (4 Kbytes)

  • Page 46: Pci Expansion Cards

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual PCI Expansion Cards One riser card is used to support an add-on card in the system. The chassis can accommodate one standard size PCI expansion card. PCI cards are installed into riser cards that have been pre-installed to the system.

  • Page 47: Serverboard Details

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. X7SB3-F Layout (not drawn to scale) Fan1 Fan1 JPUSB1 JPUSB1 MOUSE MOUSE JPW2 JPW2 JPW1 JPW1 USB0/1 USB0/1 IPMI LAN IPMI LAN Intel Intel 3210 MCH 3210 MCH JPL1 JPL1 (North Bridge) (North Bridge) Intel Intel...

  • Page 48: X7Sb3-F Quick Reference

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual X7SB3-F Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-10) IPMI Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled) Power Force On Open (Normal) C1/JI SMB to PCI Slots Open (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

  • Page 49: Connector Defi Nitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions (JPW1) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Main ATX Power Supply +3.3V +3.3V Connector -12V +3.3V The primary power supply connector (JPW1) meets the SSI (Superset ATX) PS_ON 24-pin specifi...

  • Page 50: Overheat/Fan Fail Led (Oh)

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) OH/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail Indicator Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Status Connect an LED to the OH connection Pin# Defi nition State Defi nition on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad-...

  • Page 51: Nmi Button

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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. Fan Headers There are fi...

  • Page 52: Chassis Intrusion

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion The Chassis Intrusion header is des- Pin Defi nitions (JL1) ignated JL1. Attach an appropriate Pin# Defi nition cable from the chassis to inform you Intrusion Input of a chassis intrusion when the chas-...

  • Page 53: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Universal Serial Bus (USB) Universal Serial Bus Pin Defi nitions (USB) There are two Universal Serial Bus USB0/1 USB4/5/6/7 ports located on the I/O panel as well Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition as two USB headers and two "Type "A"...

  • Page 54: Redundant Power Supply Fail

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Redundant Power Supply Fail PWR Supply Fail Alarm Connect a cable from your power Pin Defi nitions (J3P) supply to the header at J3P to pro- Pin# Defi nition vide warning of a redundant power PWR 1: Fail supply failure.

  • Page 55: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used Connector to choose between optional settings. Pins Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the con- nector.

  • Page 56: Lan1/2 Enable/Disable

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 LAN1/2 En/Disable Jump- er Settings (JPL1/JPL2) and JPL2 to enable or disable the Jumper Setting Defi nition LAN1 and LAN2 Ethernets ports, re- Pins 1-2 Enabled spectively. See the table on the right...

  • Page 57: Smbus To Pci Slots

    Software RAID Tech. Support at Supermicro for more Open IT RAID information. See the table on the right Note: Contact Supermicro tech support for further for jumper settings. instructions. Power Force On Jumper JPF allows you to enable or Power Force On disable the Power Force On function.

  • Page 58: Sas Enable/Disable

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual SAS Enable/Disable SAS Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPS1) JPS1 allows you to enable or disable Jumper Settings Defi nition SAS ports. The default position is on Pins 1-2 Enabled pins 1 and 2 to enable SAS. See the...

  • Page 59: 5-12 Floppy, Sata And Sas Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-12 Floppy, SATA and SAS Ports Floppy Drive Connector Floppy Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions (Floppy) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition The fl oppy connector is located near Ground FDHDIN the USB2 port and the I-Button. See Ground Reserved the table at right for pin defi...

  • 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 SC111TS-560C 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 1015B-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 IPMI LAN Port VGA Port PCI Slot USB Ports COM Port 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: Sas/Sata 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 1015B-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 1015B-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 1015B-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 1015B-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 Retention screws...
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 1015B-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 1015B-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 1015B-3 User's Manual Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable Serial ATA connections. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Native Mode Operation Select Serial ATA for SATA or select Auto (Native Mode) for ATA. The options are: Serial ATA and Auto.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS Multi-Sector Transfers This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used for multi-sector transfer. The options are Disabled, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and 16 Sectors. LBA Mode Control This item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Primary Master device via the LBA mode.

  • Page 78: Advanced Setup

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual 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 submenus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS power off when the user presses the key for 4 seconds and longer. The options are Instant-off and 4-seconds. Resume On Modem Ring Select On to “wake your system up” when an incoming call is received by your modem.

  • Page 80: Advanced Processor Options

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Advanced Processor Options Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. CPU Speed This is a display to indicate the speed of the CPU installed on the motherboard. Frequency Ratio (Available when supported by the CPU) The feature allows the user to set the internal frequency multiplier for the CPU.
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU) The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 82: Advanced Chipset Control

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Advanced Chipset Control Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Warning : Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incor- rect setting, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing may make the system to become unstable.

  • Page 83: Memory Cache

    Chapter 7: BIOS USB Host Controller Select Enabled to enable the USB Host Controller. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Memory Cache Cache System BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS to write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area.
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual cessing and operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, and Write Back. Cache Extended Memory If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or written into L1, L2 or L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Option ROM Scan When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Enable Master This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for the Bus Master.

  • Page 86: Dmi Event Logging

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Port B. The options are Normal and IR (for an infrared device). Base I/O Address This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for Serial Port B. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8.

  • Page 87: Console Redirection

    Chapter 7: BIOS This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity. It is not a setting. View DMI Event Log Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log. Event Logging This setting allows you to Enable or Disable event logging.

  • Page 88: Hardware Monitoring

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Hardware Monitoring Highlight an item and hit <Enter> to see the status of the item: CPU Temperature/TControl/CPU1 Temperature/System Temperature Fan1 - Fan 6 If the feature of Auto Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS will automatically display the status of the fan as specifi...
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as tempera- tures, fan speeds and voltages of various components. 7-17...

  • Page 90: Security Settings

    UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Security Settings Choose the Security menu 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>.

  • Page 91: Boot Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS Fixed Disk Boot Sector Select Normal to enable Write-Protect the boot sector on the hard drives to protect against viruses. Password on Boot This setting allows you to require a password to be entered when the system boots up.

  • Page 92: Exit

    UPER ERVER 1015B-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 may have made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 93: Appendix A Post Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 95: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    Appendix B: System Specifi cations Appendix B System Specifi cations Processors Single Intel Xeon 3000 Series LGA775 processors at system bus speeds of 1333, 1066 and 800 MHz Note: Please refer to the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site for updates on supported processors.
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 1015B-3 User's Manual Chassis Model: SC111TS-560C (1U Rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 16.8 x 1.7 x 21.95 in. (427 x 43 x 558 mm) Note: please visit our web site for information on supported operating systems Weight Gross Weight: 33 lbs. (15 kg.)
  • Page 97 Appendix B: 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 98 ERVER 1015B-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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