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  • Page 1 UPER ® 6025W-UR UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL...
  • 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 pro- vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6025W-UR. Instal- lation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 6025W-UR is a high-end server based on the SC825TQ-R700U 2U rackmount chassis and the X7DWU, a dual processor serverboard that supports ®...
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR 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 6025W-UR. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DWU serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 UIO ........................1-2 Serial ATA ......................1-2 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................1-2 ATI Graphics Controller ................... 1-3 Other Features ....................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Checking the Serverboard Setup ..............2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ................ 2-8 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-1 Reset ....................... 3-1 Power ......................3-1 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-2 Power Fail ....................... 3-2 Overheat/Fan Fail ...................
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual 5-11 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections ............ 5-22 5-12 Installing Drivers .................... 5-24 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Unpacking ....................... 6-1 Control Panel ....................6-2 System Fans ....................6-3 System Fan Failure ..................
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 6025W-UR is a high-end server comprised of two main subsys- tems: the SC825TQ-R700U 2U server chassis and the X7DWU dual Intel Xeon processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi...
  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    UIO card types to add SAS ports, additional LAN ports, etc. to the serverboard. This allows the user to tailor the serverboard to their own needs. Note: the 6025W-UR does not come with a UIO card installed.
  • Page 11: Ati Graphics Controller

    Chapter 1: Introduction include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports. ATI Graphics Controller The X7DWU features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000 graph- ics chip.
  • Page 12: Server Chassis Features

    Left and right refer to the side when viewed from the front of the chassis. Front Control Panel The control panel on the SuperServer 6025W-UR provides you with system monitor- ing and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system overheat and power supply failure.
  • Page 13: I/O Backplane

    Chapter 1: Introduction I/O Backplane The SC825TQ-R700U is an ATX form factor chassis designed to be used in a 2U rackmount confi guration. The I/O backplane provides seven low-profi le PCI expan- sion slots, one COM port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
  • Page 14: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR 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 15: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6025W-UR 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 16: Rack Precautions

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's 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 17: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. 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.
  • Page 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6025W-UR into a rack unit. If the 6025W-UR 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 19 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-1. Installing Chassis Rails...
  • Page 20: Installing The Rack Rails

    When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking tabs "click". Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6025W-UR 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.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-2. Installing the Server into a Rack...
  • Page 22: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual If desired, you can install add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for details on installing PCI add-on cards. Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the chassis airfl ow. Also make sure that no cables are positioned in front of the fans.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-3. Accessing the Inside of the System...
  • Page 24 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Notes 2-10...
  • Page 25: 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 drive carri- ers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi...
  • Page 26: Control Panel Leds

    SUPERSERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the chassis has several 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 27: Hdd

    Chapter 3: System Interface Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6025W-UR, this LED indicates SAS/SATA and/or DVD-ROM drive 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 28 SUPERSERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 29: Chapter 4 System Safety

    System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6025W-UR 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 30: General Safety Precautions

    General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: • Keep the area around the 6025W-UR clean and free of clutter. • The 6025W-UR weighs approximately 57 lbs (25.9 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 31: 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 32: Operating Precautions

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6025W- UR is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
  • Page 33: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X7DWU serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter.
  • Page 34: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual 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 35 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Use your thumb and index fi nger to hold the CPU at opposite sides. Align pin1 of the CPU (the corner marked with a triangle) with the notched corner of the CPU socket. Gold dot Find the corner of the CPU that Socket key has a semi-circle cutout below a...
  • Page 36 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Installing the Heatsink Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting...
  • Page 37: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. These include the data (ribbon) 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 in preconfi...
  • Page 38: I/O Ports

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cable to simplify their connection. The red wire in the ribbon cable plugs into pin 1 of JF1. Connect the other end of the cable to the Control Panel printed circuit board, located just behind the system status LEDs in the chassis.
  • Page 39: Installing Memory

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is inter- leaved to improve performance (see step 1).
  • Page 40 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Notes: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than 4 GB of memory. Due to memory allocation to system devices, memory remain- ing available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional.
  • Page 41: Adding Pci Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Adding PCI Cards PCI Expansion Slots Two riser cards are used to support add-on cards to the system. The SC825TQ- R700U chassis can accommodate four standard size (full height full length) and two low profi le PCI expansion cards. When viewed from the chassis front, the standard size card installs to the left and the low-profi...
  • Page 42: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. SUPER X7DWU Layout (not drawn to scale) FAN6 FAN5 FAN7/ SMBUS_PS Speaker JPW2 JPW3 Kybd/ CPU1FAN Mouse DIMM 4B JPW1 DIMM 4A USB0/1 DIMM 3B DIMM 3A CPU 1 FAN1 DIMM 2B...
  • Page 43: X7Dwu Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X7DWU Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-9) C1/JI I2C Enable/DisableSMB to PCI slots Open (Disabled) Memory Voltage Select Pins 1-2 (Auto) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset)
  • Page 44: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 20-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions (JPW1) ATX Power Connector Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition The primary ATX power supply con- +3.3V +3.3V nector meets the SSI (Superset ATX) -12V +3.3V...
  • Page 45 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup HDD LED HDD LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED Pin# Defi nition connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive HD Active LED cable to display disk activity.
  • Page 46 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Power Fail LED Power Fail LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The Power Fail LED connection is Pin# Defi nition located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi ni- Ground tions.
  • Page 47 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Universal Serial Bus Headers Universal Serial Bus Headers Pin Defi nitions (USB2/3, USB4) Three additional USB headers (USB2/ USB2 USB3, USB4 USB3 and USB4) are included on the Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition serverboard.
  • Page 48 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Power LED/Speaker Speaker Connector Pin Defi nitions (JD1) On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are for Pin # Function Defi nition a power LED, pins 4-7 are for the Speaker data (red wire) speaker. See the table on the right No connection for speaker pin defi...
  • Page 49 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring Pin Defi nitions The Wake-On-Ring header is des- (JWOR) ignated JWOR. This function allows Pin# Defi nition your computer to receive and "wake- Ground (Black) up" by an incoming call to the modem Wake-up when in suspend state.
  • Page 50 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual SGPIO The two headers labeled T-SGPIO1 SGPIO Header and T-SGPIO2 are for SGPIO (Se- Pin Defi nitions (T-SGPIO1, T-SGPIO2) rial General Purpose Input/Output). Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition SGPIO provides a bus between the...
  • Page 51: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 Jumper connector.
  • Page 52 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual LAN Enable/Disable LAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to Jumper Settings (JPL1) enable or disable the onboard Ether- Jumper Setting Defi nition net (RJ45) ports LAN1 and LAN2. See Pins 1-2 Enabled the table on the right for jumper set-...
  • Page 53: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Onboard Indicators LAN LED Connection Speed Indicator LAN1/LAN2 LEDs LED Color Defi nition The Ethernet ports (located beside the 10 MHz VGA port) have two LEDs. On each Green 100 MHz Gigabit LAN port, one LED indicates Amber 1 GHz activity when blinking while the other...
  • Page 54: 5-11 Floppy, Ide And Sata Drive Connections

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual 5-11 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections Note the following when connecting the fl oppy and hard disk drive cables: • The fl oppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.
  • Page 55 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IDE Connector IDE Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions (IDE#1) There are no jumpers to con- Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition fi gure the onboard IDE#1 con- Reset IDE Ground nector. See the table on the Host Data 7 Host Data 8 right for pin defi...
  • Page 56: 5-12 Installing Drivers

    5-12 Installing Drivers After all the hardware and operating system have been installed, you need to install certain drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your serverboard. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-4 should appear.
  • Page 57: 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 main- tenance on the SC825TQ-R700U 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 58: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views 3.5" Drive Bays (2) Slim DVD-ROM Drive USB Ports (2), COM Port Control Panel Hard Drives (8) Floppy Drive (optional) System Reset Main Power Keyboard/Mouse Ports 7 PCI Slots...
  • Page 59: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans Three 8-cm hot-swap fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer 6025W-UR. 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 and cool the components.
  • Page 60: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Figure 6-2. Removing System Cooling Fans Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SAS/SATA Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis or remove power to replace or swap SAS/SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instruc- tions.
  • Page 61: Sas/Sata Drive Installation

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup SAS/SATA Drive Installation Mounting a SAS/SATA Drive in a Drive Carrier The SAS/SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the drives.
  • Page 62: Hard Drive Backplane

    The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the IDE and fl oppy drive bays. The 6025W-UR accomodates only slim type fl oppy drives. Side mounting brakets (included in the accesory box) are typically needed to mount a slim fl...
  • Page 63 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing an IDE or Floppy Drive The 6025W-UR has two 3.5" drive bays. Components such as a fl oppy or IDE hard drives can be installed into these drive bays. Accessing the Drive Bays Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").
  • Page 64 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Adding an IDE Drive Remove the guide plates (one on each side) from the empty drive carrier and screw them into both sides of the IDE drive using the holes provided. Slide the drive into the bay and secure it to the chassis with the drive carrier screws you fi...
  • Page 65: Air Shroud

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Air Shroud Under most circumstances you will not need to remove the air shroud to perform any service on the system. However, if you wish to temporarily remove it (the air shroud should always be in place when the system is operating), please follow this procedure.
  • Page 66: Power Supply

    The PWR Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Replace- ment units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). The power supply units have a hot-swap capability, meaning you can replace the failed unit without powering down the system.
  • Page 67: 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 68: Running Setup

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR 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 69: 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 70 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave and Secondary IDE Master/ Slave These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave and Secondary IDE Master/Slave slots. Press <Enter> to activate the following submenu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct confi gurations accordingly.
  • Page 71 Chapter 7: BIOS Headers: This item indicates the number of headers. Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors. Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum storage capacity of the system. LBA Format Total Sectors: This item displays the number of total sectors available in the LBA Format.
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Parallel ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 73: 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. Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. QuickBoot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual ACPI Mode Use the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface) power management on your system. The options are Yes and No. Power Button Behavior If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button.
  • Page 75: Memory Cache

    Chapter 7: BIOS 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) data into this reserved memory area.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Uncached to disable this function. Select Write Through to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time. Select Write Protect to prevent data from being written into the system memory area above 1MB.
  • Page 77: Advanced Chipset Control

    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 Bus Master.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Intel VT for Directed I/O Select Enabled to bring up the following Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) confi guration submenu. The options are Enabled and Disabled. VT-d for Port 0 (ESI)/VT-d for Port 1/VT-d for Port 5/VT-d for Port 9/VT-d for DMI Port Select Enabled to enable VT-d support for the port specifi...
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS Enhanced x8 Detection Select Enabled to enable Enhanced x8 DRAM UC Error Detection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Demand Scrubbing Scrubbing is a process that allows the North Bridge to correct correctable memory errors found on an FBD memory module. When the CPU or I/O issues a demand read command, and the read data from memory turns out to be a cor- rectable ECC, it is corrected and sent to the original source.
  • Page 80: Advanced Processor Options

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Snoop Filter Select Enabled to eliminate snoop traffi c to the graphics port to greatly improve system performance when running graphics intensive applications. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Crystal Beach Features This feature was designed to implement Intel's I/O AT (Acceleration Technology) to accelerate the performance of TOE devices.
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS regulated via CPU Internal Clock modulation when the CPU temperature reaches the overheat threshold. C1/C2 Enhanced Mode (Available when supported by the CPU) Set to Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State (C1) and Stop Clock State (C2) to lower CPU voltage/frequency to prevent overheat.
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual DCA Delay Clocks (Available if supported by the CPU) This feature allows the user to set the clock delay setting from snoop to prefetch for Direct Cache Access. Select a setting from 8 (bus cycles) to 120 (bus cycles) (in 8-cycle increment).
  • Page 83: Dmi Event Logging

    Chapter 7: BIOS Base I/O Address This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port A. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8. Interrupt This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port A. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.
  • Page 84: Console Redirection

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual 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.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vice versa. If the option is set to 3-pin fan, the fan speed is controlled by voltage.
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual 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 87 Chapter 7: BIOS System Event Log/System Event Log (List Mode) These options display the System Event (SEL) Log and System Event (SEL) Log in List Mode. Items included are shown in the screen shot below. Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and the voltages of various components.
  • Page 88: Security

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR 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 89 Chapter 7: BIOS Set User Password When the item "Set User Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When prompted, type the user's password in the dialogue box to set or to change the user's password, which allows access to the system at boot-up. Password on Boot This setting allows you to determine if a password is required for a user to enter the system at system boot.
  • Page 90: Boot

    UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specifi c Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section.
  • Page 91: Exit

    Chapter 7: BIOS 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've made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Notes 7-26...
  • Page 93: 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 prob- lem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages.
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values.
  • Page 95 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably.
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Fixed Disk n Fixed disk n (0-3) identifi ed. Invalid System Confi guration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ confl ict I/O device IRQ confl ict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed.
  • Page 97 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter Setup and change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card).
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual o t e s...
  • Page 99: 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 PhoenixBIOS. 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 100 UPER ERVER 6025W -UR 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 Clear 512 kB base RAM 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx* 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of...
  • Page 101 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 102 UPER ERVER 6025W -UR 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 103 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description Unknown interrupt Check Intel Branding string Alert Standard Format initialization Late init for IPMI Log error if micro-code not updated properly The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU...
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 6025W -UR User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 105: Appendix C System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual Intel® Xeon™ 5400/5300LV/5200/5100LV Sequence processors at a front side (system) bus speed of 1600/1333/1066 MHz. Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel 5400/ESB2 chipset BIOS...
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Serverboard X7DWU (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions: 12 x 13.05 in (305 x 331 mm) Chassis SC825TS-R700U, 2U rackmount Dimensions (both): (WxHxD) 16.8 x 3.5 x 25.5 in. (427 x 89 x 648 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 57 lbs.
  • Page 107 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certifi ed (Germany), CE Marking (Europe)
  • Page 108 UPER ERVER 6025W-UR User's Manual Notes...

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