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  • Page 1 ® UPER 6022C UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • 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 6022C into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
  • Page 4 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Chapter 4: System Safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 6022C. Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the P4DC6+ motherboard, includ- ing the locations and functions of connections, headers, jumpers and IRQs.
  • Page 5 Preface...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Choosing a Setup Location ..............2-2 Rack Precautions ..................2-2 Server Precautions .................. 2-2 Installing the SuperServer 6022C into a Rack .......... 2-3 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails .......... 2-3 Installing the Chassis Rails ..............2-4 Installing the Rack Rails ................2-4 Installing the Server into the Rack ............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents HDD ......................3-2 Power ......................3-3 SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs ................3-3 Motherboard LED .................... 3-3 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 Motherboard Setup Handling the P4DC6+ Motherboard ...............
  • Page 8 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ..........5-18 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............5-18 Serial Ports ..................... 5-18 Wake On LAN (WOL) ................5-18 CD Headers ..................... 5-19 Fan Headers ................... 5-19 Overheat LED (JOH) ................5-19 Infrared Connector .................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Installing Components into the 5.25" Drive Bay ........6-8 Power Supply ....................6-9 Power Supply Failure ................6-9 Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ..........6-9 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ....................... 7-1 Running Setup ....................7-2 Main BIOS Setup ....................7-2 The Main BIOS Setup Menu ..............
  • Page 10 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction To The Superserver 6022C

    Chapter 1 Introduction to the SuperServer 6022C Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 6022C is a high-end, dual Xeon 2U rackmount server that features some of the most advanced technology currently avail- able. The SuperServer 6022C is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC822R-400LP 2U rackmount chassis and the P4DC6+;...
  • Page 12: Server Chassis Features

    * Type and number depends upon the configuration ordered. Server Chassis Features The SuperServer 6022C is a high-end, scaleable 2U rackmount server plat- form designed with today's most state-of-the-art features. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC822 chassis.
  • Page 13: Cooling System

    Chapter 1: Introduction I/O Shield The SC822 is a 2U rackmount chassis. Its I/O shield provides seven moth- erboard low profile expansion slots, two COM ports, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, sound ports and one Ethernet port. See Figure 1-1 for locations.
  • Page 14: Mainboard Features

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Mainboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6022C lies the P4DC6+, a dual processor motherboard designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the P4DC6+. Chipset The P4DC6+ is based on the Intel 860 chipset, which is a high-performance core logic chipset that consists of three major components: the Memory Controller Hub (MCH), the P64H and the I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2).
  • Page 15: Pci Expansion Slots

    Chapter 1: Introduction PCI Expansion Slots The P4DC6+ has two 64-bit 66/33 MHz and four 64-bit 33 MHz PCI slots. ATI Graphics Controller The P4DC6+ includes an 8 MB PCI ATI Rage XL low profile video graphics card. The Rage XL fully supports sideband addressing. This graphics package provides a bandwidth of up to 512 MB/sec over a 32-bit graphics memory bus.
  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    SUPERSERVER 6022C 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 6022C. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated.
  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location - Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - 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 Superserver 6022C Into A Rack

    This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6022C into a rack unit. If the 6022C 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

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Installing the Chassis Rails Remove the handles on the 6022C chassis (see Figure 2-1) and position the fixed chassis rail sections along the side of the 6022C chassis making sure the two screw holes line up.
  • Page 21: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation other assembly to the other side of the rack, making both are at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward. Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit.
  • Page 22: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the SuperServer 6022C into a Telco type rack, follow the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack.
  • Page 23: Checking The Motherboard Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Motherboard Setup After you install the 6022C in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the 6022C (see Figure 2-5): First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
  • Page 24 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 6022C (with one SCSI Drive removed)
  • Page 25: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives, the SCSI drives and SCA 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.
  • Page 26: Checking The System Airflow

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Checking the System Airflow Airflow is provided by four 8-cm redundant cooling fans. The system com- ponent layout was carefully designed to promote sufficient airflow through the 2U rackmount space. Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow generated by the fans.
  • Page 27: Chapter 3: System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SCSI drive carriers and the motherboard to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components.
  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    5-5 and figure 5-4) and make certain that the chassis top cover is in place durning server operation to assure proper cooling air circulation. NIC: Indicates network activity on the LAN when flashing. HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6022C, this light indicates CD-ROM drive activity when flashing.
  • Page 29: Power

    Red: A SAF-TE compliant backplane is needed to activate the red LED to indicate a drive failure. (A SAF-TE compliant SCSI backplane is optional on the 6022C.) If one of the SCSI drives fail, you should be notified by your system management software. Please refer to Section 6-4 for instructions on replacing failed SCSI drives.
  • Page 30 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 31: Chapter 4: System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6022C 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 6022C clean and free of clutter. The SuperServer 6022C weighs approximately 55 lbs (25 kg). 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

    Chapter 4: System Safety ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards. The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:...
  • Page 34: Operating Precautions

    Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6022C is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6022C system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
  • Page 35: Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the P4DC6+ motherboard into the SC822 chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add- on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are also included.
  • Page 36: Motherboard Installation

    To remove the motherboard, follow the procedure in reverse order. Accessing the inside of the 6022C (see Figure 2-5): Two release buttons are located on the top cover of the chassis. Depressing both of these buttons while pushing the cover away from you until it stops.
  • Page 37: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Connecting Cables Now that the motherboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the flow of...
  • Page 38: Connecting The Control Panel

    SUPERSERVER 6022C 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. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of this connector.
  • Page 39: I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Mouse Parallel Port (Green) (Burgundy) Line Out (Lime) Ethernet Port...
  • Page 40 SUPERSERVER 6022C User’s Manual Figure 5-3 CPU Socket: Empty and with Processor Installed Attaching heatsinks to the processors: Two passive heatsinks (one for each processor) have been included with your SuperServer 6022C. Secure a heatsink to each processor with a suitable thermal compound to best conduct the heat from the processor to the heatsink.
  • Page 41 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Figure 5-4 Heatsink Installation...
  • Page 42: Installing Memory

    Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when install- ing or removing RIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http://www.supermicro.com/TECHSUPPORT/FAQs/Memory_vendors.htm CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing RIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is interleaved to improve performance (see step 1).
  • Page 43: Adding Pci Cards

    The P4DC6+ system board has two 64-bit, 33/66 MHz (3.3V) and four 32- bit, 33 MHz (5V) PCI slots that require low profile PCI cards to fit inside the Supermicro SC822 chassis - see figures 5-6a and 5-6b. 64-bit PCI card installation:...
  • Page 44 SUPERSERVER 6022C User’s Manual Standard PCI Expansion Card Low Profile PCI Expansion Card Standard PCI and Low Profile PCI Expansion Card Figure 5-6a Low Profile vs. Standard PCI Card Form Factor Figure 5-6b Low Profile PCI Card Dimensions 5-10...
  • Page 45 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Notes 5-11...
  • Page 46: Super P4Dc6+ Layout

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User’s Manual Figure 5-7 SUPER P4DC6+ Layout (not drawn to scale) 13" 4-PIN JPWAKE 8-PIN JP37 ATX POWER CPU FAN2 12vDC 12vDC MOUSE CH FAN4 JP39 J18/ FAULT JP38 USB0,1 COM 1 CPU #2 PARALLEL PORT CPU FAN1...
  • Page 47 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup P4DC6+ Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Pins 1-2 (Normal) JP2, JP2A1 Manufacturer Setting Pins 1-2 (Auto) JPA1, A2 SCSI Termination Open (Enabled) JPA3 64-bit PCI Speed Select Open (66 MHz) Onboard Audio Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JP34 SCSI Enable/Disable...
  • Page 48: Connector Definitions

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User’s Manual Connector Definitions Power Supply Connectors A T X P o w e r S u p p ly 2 4 -p in C o n n e c to r P in D e fin itio n s (A T X P o w e r # 1 )
  • Page 49: Pwr_Led

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup PWR LED P o w e r L E D P in The power LED connection is lo- D e fin itio n s (J F 1 ) P in cated on pins 1, 3 and 5 of JF1. N umber D efinition This connector attaches to the...
  • Page 50: Usb Keyboard

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User’s Manual USB Keyboard U S B K e yb o a rd P in D e fin itio n s (J F 1 ) If you are using a USB keyboard, P in connect it to pins 25, 27, 29 and...
  • Page 51: I2C

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup C P in D e fin itio n s (J F 1 ) The I C connection is located on P in pins 16 and 18 of JF1. See the N umber D efinition B us D ata table on the right for pin defini- B us C lock tions.
  • Page 52: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Ports

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User’s Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard and P S /2 K e yb o a rd a n d M o u s e P o rt PS/2 Mouse Ports P in D e fin itio n s (J 1 7 )
  • Page 53: Cd Headers

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup CD Headers A u d io C D H e a d e r P in D e fin itio n s (C D 1 ) P in There are two CD headers of dif- N umber D efinition Left S tereo S ignal...
  • Page 54: Wake-On-Ring

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User’s Manual Wake-On-Ring W a k e -O n -R in g P in The Wake-On-Ring header is desig- D e fin itio n s (J W O R ) P in nated as JWOR on the P4DC6+. This...
  • Page 55: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers C o n n e c t o r Pins To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional set- J u m p e r tings.
  • Page 56: Keyboard Wakeup

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User’s Manual Keyboard Wake-Up The JPWAKE jumper is used to- K e yb o a rd W a k e -U p J u m p e r S e ttin g s gether with the Keyboard Wake-...
  • Page 57: Scsi Termination Enable/Disable

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup SCSI Termination Enable/ Disable S C S I T e rm in atio n E n a b le /D is a b le J u m p e r S e tting s The SCSI Termination jumpers (J P A 1 , J P A 2 ) Jumper (JPA1 and JPA2) allow you to en-...
  • Page 58: Third Power Supply Fail Alarm Enable/Disable

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User’s Manual Third Power Supply Failure P o w e r S u p p ly F a ilu re Alarm Enable/Disable A la rm E n a b le/D is a b le J u m p e r S e tting s (J P 3 8 )
  • Page 59: Parallel Port, Agp And Floppy/Harddisk Drive Connections

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-10 Parallel Port, AGP and Floppy/Hard Disk Drive Connections Use the following information to connect 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 60: Floppy Connector

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User’s Manual Floppy Connector F lo p p y C o n n e c to r P in D e finitio n s (J P 5 ) P in N umber F unction P in N umber...
  • Page 61: Agp Pro Slot

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup AGP Slot The AGP Pro slot is backward compatible with AGP Pro and 4xAGP graphics cards, which have fewer pins than AGP Pro cards. Because of this, care must be taken when installing a graphics card into this slot, as doing so incorrectly can damage your motherboard.
  • Page 62: Ultra Wide Scsi Connector

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User’s Manual Ultra Wide SCSI Connector See the table below for the Ultra Wide SCSI pin definitions. connectors are located at JA1 and JA2. U ltra W id e S C S I C o n n e c to r (J A 1 , J A 2 )
  • Page 63: 5-11 Installing Software Drivers

    The necessary drivers are all in- cluded on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your motherboard. After inserting this CD into your CDROM drive, the display shown in Figure 2-6 should appear. (If this display does not appear, click on the My Com- puter icon and then on the icon representing your CDROM drive.
  • Page 64 SUPERSERVER 6022C User’s Manual Notes 5-30...
  • Page 65: 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 maintenance on the SC822 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.
  • Page 66: Control Panel

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Control Panel/ Slim-Line CD-ROM Drive System LEDs Main Power SCSI Drives Floppy Drive System Reset Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the motherboard to provide you with system status indications.
  • Page 67: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans Four 8-cm fans provide all the cooling needed for the SuperServer 6022C. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis.
  • Page 68: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    6022C. CD-ROM/Floppy Disk Drive: For installing/removing the CD-ROM or floppy disk drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the 6022C by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions.
  • Page 69: Scsi Drive Installation

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 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 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Installing/removing hot-swap SCSI drives: One SCSI drive bay is located in the front of the chassis, making it easily accessible for installation and removal. The SCSI drive is a hot-swap unit, meaning that it can be installed and removed while the system is running.
  • Page 71: Cd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation

    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 6022C accomodates only slim-line 5.25- inch CD-ROM drives. Side mounting brakets are typically needed to mount a slim-line CD-ROM drive in a 6022C server.
  • Page 72: Installing Components Into The 5.25" Drive Bay

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Installing Components into the 5.25" Drive Bay You may want to install a component in the 5.25" drive bay. If so, remove the 5.25" drive bay cover by pressing the tab on the corner of the drive bay and then pushing the bay outward from the inside.
  • Page 73: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The SuperServer 6022C has a single 400 watt power supply. This power supply has an auto-switching capability, which enables it to automatically sense and operate at any voltage between 110 to 220 volts. A power on/ off switch is located at the back of the power supply.
  • Page 74 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Power Supply I/O Backpanel Figure 6-7. Chassis Rear View 6-10...
  • Page 75: Chapter 7: Bios

    Note: Due to periodic changes to the AwardBIOS™, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be included in this manual. Please refer to the Support Manual Download area of the Supermicro web site http://www.supermicro.com for any changes to the BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.
  • Page 76: Running Setup

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Running Setup *Optimal default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the Main AwardBIOS™ Setup screen. All dis- played text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (see on next page).
  • Page 77: The Main Bios Setup Menu

    Chapter 7: AwardBIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features Date/Time Set the system date and time. Key in the correct information in the fields when the options of "mm:dd:yy" and "hh:mm:ss" appear in the screen. Press the <Enter> key to save the data. Drive A/Drive B These options allow the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed in the system.
  • Page 78 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual IDE Primary Master/IDE Primary Slave/IIDE Secondary Master/IDE Secondary Slave These options allow the user to set the parameters of the IDE Primary Master/ Slave and IDE Secondary Master/Slave slots. Press the <Enter> key to activate the following sub-menu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: AwardBIOS IDE Primary Master PIO/IDE Primary Slave PIO/IDE Secondary Master PIO/IDE Secondary Slave PIO This IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) field allows you to set a PIO mode (0- 4) for the IDE Primary device: Mode 0 thorugh Mode 4 Each increase in number indicates a corresponding increase in performance.
  • Page 80: Advanced Bios Setup

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Total Memory This feature displays the amount of total memory available in the system The default setting for this option is "1024K." Advanced BIOS Setup Choose "Advanced BIOS Setup" from the AwardBIOS™ Setup Utility main menu with the <Left>...
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: AwardBIOS Init Display First This option allows the user to determine which device will be first displayed when the sytem boots up -- whether it is the device installed in the PCI slot or the device intalled in the AGP slot. The settings are "PCI slot" and "AGP." Quick Power-On Self Test If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) after the computer is switched on.
  • Page 82 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Typematic Delay This option sets the delay time after a key is held down before it begins to repeat the keystroke. The settings are: "250", "500", "750" and "1000." OS Select For DRAM > 64MB This option allows the user to select the operating system that requires a DRAM memory greater than 64MB in order to function properly.
  • Page 83: Advanced Chipset Features

    Chapter 7: AwardBIOS 7-4.2 Advanced Chipset Features This section documents the functions that the AwardBIOS provides the user with in configuring the system based upon the special features offered by the Intel 860 chipset. The Intel 860 chipset manages the operations of the major components of the board, such as the bus speed of the CPU, access to the memory and the communications between the PCI slots and the CPU.
  • Page 84 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual DRAM Data Integrity Mode This section documents the AwardBIOS management of the bus links between the host and bridge devices. The settings are "ECC" and "Non-ECC." Delayed Transaction If "Enabled", this option allows the user to activate the BIOS support to allow the system to complete delayed transactions.
  • Page 85: Integrated Peripherals

    Chapter 7: AwardBIOS Onboard AC97 Audio This option allows you to enable or disable the onboard AC97 audio. The settings are "Auto" and "Disabled". Onboard AC97 Modem This option allows you to enable or disable the onboard AC97 modem. The settings are "Auto"...
  • Page 86 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual With "Integrated Peripherals" is highlighted, press the <Enter> key to activate the selection, as shown below. When the above menu appears, select the items using the <Up> <Down> arrow keys then press the <Enter> key to display the selected option.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: AwardBIOS RxD, TxD Active This option allows the user to set the "RxD, TxD Active" functions. The settings are "Hi, Hi", "Hi, Lo", "Lo, Hi", and "Lo, Lo." IR Transmission Delay If "Enabled", the transmssion of IR (Infrared) signals will be delayed. The settings are "Enabled"...
  • Page 88: Hardware Monitors

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual 7-4.4 Hardware Monitors When the item "Hardware Monitors" is highlighted, press the <Enter> key to activate the Hardware Monitors sub-menu" (shown below). CPU Warning Temperatures This item allows the user to set the CPU temperature threshold. When the CPU temperature reaches the threshold temperature set by the user, an alarm will be activated and a warning message will be displayed onscreen.
  • Page 89: Processor Features

    Chapter 7: AwardBIOS 7-4.5 Processor Features When the item "Processor Features" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key to activate the sub-menu, which is shown below. CPU L1 & L2 Cache Set this option to "Enabled" to activate the function of the CPU L1 and L2 caches.
  • Page 90: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual CPU Fast-Strings Set this option to "Enabled" to activate the function of CPU Fast-Strings. settings are "Disabled" and "Enabled." MPS Version Control for OS Set this option to "Enable" to activate the version of MPS control for the OS.
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: AwardBIOS PCI Slot 2 IRQ Select Has the AwardBIOS assign the IRQ to PCI slot 2. The settings are "Auto", "3", "4", "5", "7", "9", "10" and "11." PCI Slot 3/PCI64 Slot 1, 2 Has the AwardBIOS assign an IRQ PCI slot 3 and the two 64-bit PCI slots. The settings are "Auto"...
  • Page 92: Power Management

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Power Management When the Item "Power" is highlighted on the main menu bar, press the <Enter> key to activate the following screen: ACPI Function This item allows you to enable and disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI).
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: AwardBIOS Video Off in Suspend This item allows the AwardBIOS to turn off the video signal in suspend mode. The settings are: "No" and "Yes." Suspend Type This item sets the system suspend type. The settings are "Stop Grant" and "PwrOn Suspend."...
  • Page 94 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual RTC Alarm Resume This item allows the AwardBIOS to enable system wake up from an alarm signal based on the real-time clock. The settings are: "Enabled" and "Disabled." Upon scrolling the window downward using the Down <Arrow>, the...
  • Page 95: Boot-Up Devices

    Chapter 7: AwardBIOS Boot-up Devices When the Item "Boot" is highlighted on the main menu bar, press the <Enter> key to activate the following screen: Award BIOS attempts to load the operating system from devices specified by the user in a user-specified sequence. Boot ROM Order This option determines the boot ROM order.
  • Page 96: Security Setup

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Third Boot Device This item allows the user to set the device as the third boot-up device. The settings are The settings are "Floppy", "LS120", "HDD-0", "SCSI", "CDROM", "HDD-1", "HDD-2" and "HDD-3." Boot Other Device If "Enabled", this option enables the BIOS to load the OS from another device rather than the ones that have been specified as the first, second and third boot up devices.
  • Page 97 Chapter 7: AwardBIOS Set Supervisor's Password When the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted on the above screen, press the <Enter> key to activate the following screen. When prompted, type a password in the dialogue box to establish or to change the Supervisor's Password.
  • Page 98: Exit Setup

    SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Exit Setup Select "Exit" from the "Main Menu" bar and press the <Enter> key to activate the following screen: Save & Exit Setup If you highlight the letter "Y" and press <Enter> with the "Save & Exit Setup"...
  • Page 99 Chapter 7: AwardBIOS Load Optimal Defaults When the item "Load Optimal Defaults" is highlighted, press the <Enter> key to activate the dialogue box. Then press the "Y" key to load the default values that will provide the optimal system performance. The settings are "Yes" and "No."...
  • Page 100 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Notes 7-26...
  • Page 101: Appendix A Awardbios Post Messages

    Appendix A: AwardBIOS Post Messages Appendix A AwardBIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for errors. If an error is found and a correction is needed, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by the following: PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP POST Beep Codes...
  • Page 102 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP The type of diskette drive installed in the system is different from the CMOS definition. Run Setup to reconfigure the drive type correctly. DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color.
  • Page 103 Appendix A: AwardBIOS POST Messages Memory Address Error at ... Indicates a memory address error at a specific location. You can use this location along with the memory map for your system to find and replace the bad memory chips. Memory parity Error at ...
  • Page 104 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual ® FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80) Unable to reset floppy subsystem. ® FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40) Floppy Type dismatch. ® Hard Disk(s) fail (80) HDD reset failed ® Hard Disk(s) fail (40) HDD controller diagnostics failed. ®...
  • Page 105: Appendix B Awardbios Post Codes

    Appendix B: AwardBIOS POST Codes Appendix B AwardBIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Testing) Codes for the Award BIOS. POST (hex) Description Test CMOS R/W functionality. Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) -Program basic chipset registers Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC.
  • Page 106 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual POST (hex) Description Reserved Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into the run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support. Reserved Use walking 1’s algorithm to check out interface in CMOS circuitry.
  • Page 107 Appendix B: AwardBIOS POST Codes POST (hex) Description 1. Initialize multi-language 2. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU speed …. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reset keyboard except Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved...
  • Page 108 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual POST (hex) Description Reserved Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code. Reserved (Optional Feature) Show message for entering AWDFLASH.EXE from FDD (optional) Reserved 1. Initialize Init_Onboard_Super_IO switch. 2. Initialize Init_Onboard_AUDIO switch. Reserved Reserved Okay to enter Setup utility; i.e. not until this POST stage can users enter the CMOS setup utility.
  • Page 109 Appendix B: AwardBIOS POST Codes POST (hex) Description Reserved Reserved 1. Call chipset power management hook. 2. Recover the text font used by EPA logo (not for full screen logo) 3. If password is set, ask for password. Save all data in stack back to CMOS Initialize ISA PnP boot devices 1.
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  • Page 111: Appendix C Awardbios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix C: AwardBIOS Beep Codes Appendix C AwardBIOS Error Beep Codes This section lists the Award BIOS Error Beep Codes. Beep Code Error Message Description 1 short beep System boot. 2 short beeps Incorrect CMOS setting. 1 long + 1 short DRAM error.
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  • Page 113: Appendix D System Specifications

    Single or dual Intel Xeon 1.5 - 2.4+ GHz processors at a front side bus speed of 400 MHz. Note: Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. (http://www.supermicro.com/TechSupport.htm) Chipset Intel 860 BIOS ®...
  • Page 114 SUPERSERVER 6022C User's Manual Expansion Slots Two (2) 64-bit, 66 MHz and four (4) 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI slots One AGP Pro 1.5V slot PC Health Monitoring Seven onboard voltage monitors for CPU core, chipset voltage, +5V and +12V Fan status monitor with firmware/software on/off control...
  • Page 115 Appendix D: System Specifications Dimensions 16.7 x 3.46 x 25.6 in.; 425 x 88 x 650 mm (W x H x D) Weight Net (Bare Bone): ~33 lbs. (15 kg.) Gross (Bare Bone): ~55 lbs. (25 kg.)
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