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Supermicro SUPERSERVER 6035B-8 User Manual

Supermicro superserver 6035b-8 servers: user guide
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  • Page 1 UPER ® 6035B-8R UPER ERVER 6035B-8 UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Clara County in the State of California, USA. 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.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Chapter 2: Server Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6035B- 8R/6035B-8 into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory com- ponents, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 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 6035B-8R/6035B-8. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DB8 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................... iii Manual Organization ....................iii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Server Chassis Features ................1-3 Contacting Supermicro ................... 1-6 Chapter 2: Quick Setup Overview ......................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ................5-1 Processor and Heatsink Installation ..............5-2 Connecting Cables ..................5-5 Connecting Data Cables ................5-5 Connecting Power Cables ................. 5-5 Connecting the Control Panel ..............5-6 I/O Ports ......................5-7 Installing Memory .....................
  • Page 8 Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays ........6-7 DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ..........6-8 Power Supply ....................6-10 6035B-8R: Power Supply Failure ............6-10 6035B-8R: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ....... 6-10 6035B-8: Power Supply Failure .............. 6-11 6035B-8: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ........6-11 viii...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ...................... 7-1 Running Setup ....................7-2 Main BIOS Setup .................... 7-2 Advanced Setup ..................... 7-7 Security ......................7-19 Boot ......................7-20 Exit ........................ 7-21 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages ................ A-1 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes ................B-1 Appendix C: Software Installation ................
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 6035B-8R/6035B-8 is a high-end server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC833S2-R760/SC833S2-550 3U server chassis and the X7DB8 Intel Xeon dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the SuperServer 6035B-8R/6035B-8 (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6035B-8R/6035B-8 lies the X7DB8, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel 5000P chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X7DB8. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the Intel 5000P chipset).

  • Page 13: Server Chassis Features

    This power redundancy feature allows you to replace a failed power supply without shutting down the system. System Power: 6035B-8 The SC833S2-550 features a single 550W power supply. The system must be shut down and the AC power cord removed before replacing or performing any service on the power supply unit.
  • Page 14 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Front Control Panel The control panel of the SC833S2-R760/SC833S2-550 provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system overheat and (on the 6035B-8R) power supply failure. A main power button, a mute button and a system reset button are also included.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel 5000P Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. CPU1 CPU2 1067/1333 MT/s FBD CH0 PCI-Exp Slot 6: PCI-Exp x8/SEPC FBD CH1 5000P FBD CH2 PCI-Exp Slot 5: PCI-Express x8 FBD CH3...

  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro Computer B.V.

  • Page 17: 2-1 Overview

    Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 6035B- 8R/6035B-8. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated.

  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 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 suffi...

  • Page 19: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera- ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera- ture (Tmra).

  • Page 20: Installing The System Into A Rack

    This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6035B-8R/6035B-8 into a rack unit. If the 6035B-8R/6035B-8 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 21: Installing The Chassis Rails

    Position one of the fi xed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the 6035B-8R/6035B-8. Note that these two rails are left/right specifi c. Locate the fi ve rail buttons on each side of the chassis and the fi ve corresponding holes on each of the inner rails.

  • Page 22: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Installing the Server into the Rack Locate a pair of front (short) and rear (long) brackets that were included with your rack mounting hardware. Note that the brackets are marked with up/front arrows (front) and up/rear arrows (rear). Secure the short front bracket (A in Figure 2-3) to the outer rail with two M4 x 4 mm roundhead screws.

  • Page 23: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Rack Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the SuperServer 6035B-8R/6035B-8 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 24: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6035B-8R/6035B-8 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. 1. Accessing the inside of the System (see Figure 2-5) First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System...

  • Page 26: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SCSI drives and SCA backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. 1. Accessing the drive bays All drives are accessable from the front of the server.

  • 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 serverboard to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi c components. There are also three buttons on the chassis control panel.

  • Page 28: Power

    Refer to Chapter 6 for details on replacing the power supply. This LED should be off when the system is operating normally. Note: this LED does not function for the 6035B-8, which only has a single power supply. Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED fl ashes, it indicates a fan failure. When on continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airfl...

  • Page 29: Nic2

    Chapter 3: System Interface are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain fl ashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists. NIC2: Indicates network activity on JLAN2 when fl ashing. NIC1: Indicates network activity on JLAN1 when fl...

  • Page 30: Scsi Drive Carrier Leds

    Red: A SAF-TE compliant backplane is needed to activate the red LED, which indicates a drive failure. (A SAF-TE compliant SCSI backplane is standard on the 6035B-8R/6035B-8.) If one of the SCSI drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6035B-8R/6035B-8 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 6035B-8R/6035B-8 clean and free of clutter. The 6035B-8R/6035B-8 weighs approximately 75/70 lbs (34.1/31.8 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 33: Esd Safety 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 34: Operating Precautions

    Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6035B- 8R/6035B-8 is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6035B-8R/6035B-8 system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 35: 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 X7DB8 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 36: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 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 37 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 3. Use your thumb and your index fi nger to hold the CPU at opposite sides. 4. Align pin1 of the CPU (the cor- ner marked with a triangle) with the notched corner of the CPU socket. 5.
  • Page 38 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Installing the Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease CEK Passive Heatsink to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU...

  • Page 39: 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 ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfi...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 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 indi- cators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.

  • Page 41: I/O Ports

    Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-2. Rear Panel I/O Ports 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.
  • Page 42 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Memory Support The X7DB8 supports up to 32 GB of ECC FBD (Fully Buffered DIMM) DDR2-667 or ECC FBD DDR2-533 SDRAM. The memory is an interleaved confi guration, which requires modules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs. You should not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds.

  • Page 43: Adding Pci Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI Expansion Slots The X7DB8 has six PCI expansion slots, which includes two x8 PCI-Express slots, one x4 PCI-Express slot, two PCI-X 133 MHz slots and one PCI-X 100 MHz slot. The 100 MHz PCI-X slot supports Zero Channel RAID. The SC833S2- R760/SC833S2-550 chassis can accommodate all six slots with standard size PCI expansion cards.

  • Page 44: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. SUPER X7DB8 Layout (not drawn to scale) JPW1 JPW3 Kybd/ CPU1/ FAN6 FAN5 JPW2 Speaker Mouse FAN7 FAN1 DIMM 4B USB0/1 DIMM 4A COM1 DIMM 3B CPU 1 DIMM 3A DIMM 2B...

  • Page 45: X7Db8 Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X7DB8 Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting 3rd Power Fail Detect Open (Disabled) JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-9) JCF1 Compact Flash Master/Slave Select Closed (Master) JPA1 SCSI Controller Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPA2/JPA3 SCSI ChA/ChB Termination En/Dis Open (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable...

  • Page 46: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions (JPW1) ATX Power Connector Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition +3.3V +3.3V The primary ATX power supply con- -12V +3.3V nector meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin specifi...

  • Page 47: Hdd Led

    Pin# Defi nition located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi ni- Ground tions. This only applies to redundant power supplies and so does not apply to the 6035B-8. 5-13...

  • Page 48: Reset Button

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is lo- Pin# Defi nition cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach Reset it to the hardware reset switch on the Ground computer case.

  • Page 49: Serial Ports

    PWR_LED pin to indicate Alarm Reset a power failure. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Note: This feature is only available when using redundant Supermicro power supplies. Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Defi nitions (Fan1-8)

  • Page 50: Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Extra Universal Serial Bus Extra Universal Serial Bus Pin Defi nitions (USB2/3, USB4) Headers USB2 USB3, USB4 Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Three additional USB headers (USB2/3 and USB4) are included on the serverboard.

  • Page 51: Wake-On-Lan

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Defi nitions (JWOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is desig- Pin# Defi nition nated JWOL. See the table on the +5V Standby right for pin defi nitions. You must Ground enable the LAN Wake-Up setting in Wake-up BIOS to use this feature.

  • Page 52: Alarm Reset

    Connect a microswitch to the Ground JAR header to disable the power supply fail alarm. Note: the 6035B-8 has only a single power supply so this header is unused JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) Two Ethernet ports (designated JLAN1 and JLAN2) are located beside the VGA port on the I/O backplane.

  • Page 53: Jumper Settings

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

  • Page 54: Watch Dog Enable/Disable

    J3P to prevent false alarms. See the table on right for pin defi nitions. Note: J3P should be disabled on the 6035B-8, which has only a single pow- er supply. Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog func- Watch Dog tion.

  • Page 55: Jlan Enable/Disable

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup JLAN Enable/Disable JLAN Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPL1, JPL2) Change the setting of jumper JPL1 or Jumper Setting Defi nition JPL2 to enable or disable the onboard Pins 1-2 Enabled LAN ports JLAN1 and JLAN2, respec- Pins 2-3 Disabled tively.

  • Page 56: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual 5-10 Onboard Indicators JLAN Left LED JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs (Connection Speed Indicator 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, the yellow (right)

  • Page 57: Floppy Connector

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Floppy Connector The fl oppy connector is designated J22. See the table below for pin defi nitions. Floppy Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions (J22) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Ground FDHDIN Ground Reserved FDEDIN Ground Index...

  • Page 58: Ide Connectors

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual IDE Connectors IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions (J5, J6) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition There are no jumpers to confi g- Reset IDE Ground ure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 Host Data 7 Host Data 8 connectors.

  • Page 59: Ultra320 Scsi Connectors

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Ultra320 SCSI Connectors There are two SCSI connectors on the serverboard. SCSI Channel A is located at JA1 and SCSI Channel B Ultra320 SCSI Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions (JA1/JA2) is located at JA2. Refer to the table Pin# Defi...
  • Page 60 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Notes 5-26...

  • Page 61: 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 SC833S2-R760/SC833S2-550 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encoun- tered.

  • Page 62: Control Panel

    COM1 Port VGA Port Ethernet Ports Note: the 6035B-8 has a single power supply. 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. A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify the connection.

  • Page 63: System Fans

    Four 9-cm chassis fans, an air shroud and two 8-cm rear exhaust fans provide all the cooling needed for the 6035B-8R/6035B-8. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components.

  • Page 64: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SCSI Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis to replace or swap SCSI drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions.

  • Page 65: Scsi Drive Installation

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup SCSI Drive Installation 1. 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 airfl ow for the SCSI drive bays.
  • Page 66 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Figure 6-4. Removing SCSI Drives Handle SCA Backplane The SCSI drives plug into a SAF-TE compliant, dual-channel SCA backplane that provides power, SCSI ID and bus termination. A RAID controller can be used with the SCA backplane to provide data security. The operating system you use must...

  • Page 67: Installing Components In The 5.25" Drive Bays

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup SCSI Backplane Jumper Settings Location Jumper Description Default Setting JP19 Buzzer Reset* Open JP41 FAN#1 On/Sense Open JP42 FAN#2 On/Sense Open JP43 FAN#3 On/Sense Open *Pressing the mute button on the control panel will disable the buzzer alarm. You should then press the button once again to re-enable the alarm.

  • Page 68: Dvd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation

    DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain access to the DVD-ROM and fl oppy drive bays. The 6035B-8R/6035B-8 accomodates only slim DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brakets are typically needed to mount a slim DVD-ROM drive in the 6035B-8R/6035B-8 server.
  • Page 69 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-6. DVD-ROM Drive Installation Figure 6-7. Floppy Drive Installation...

  • Page 70: Power Supply

    The PWR Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Re- placement 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 71: Power Supply Failure

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6035B-8 The SuperServer 6035B-8 has a single 550 watt cold-swap power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate with a 100v - 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off.
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Notes 6-12...

  • 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 6035B-8R/6035B-8 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 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 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, SATA Port0, SATA Port1, SATA Port2 and SATA Port3 These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Channel 0 Master/ Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master slots.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS CHS Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: TYPE: This item displays the type of CPU. Cylinders: This item indicates the status of Cylinders. 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.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Parallel ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The options are Disabled, Channel 0, Channel 1, and Both. Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 79: Advanced Setup

    Chapter 7: BIOS System Memory This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present in the system. Extended Memory This display informs you how much extended memory is recognized as being present in the system. Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Quick Boot 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. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 81 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 write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area.
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select "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.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS Slot#1 PCI 100 MHz ZCR, Slot#2 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot#3 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot#4 PCI-Exp x8, Slot#5 PCI-Exp x8, and Slot#6 PCI-Exp x4 Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the following: Option ROM Scan When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM.
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Memory Branch Mode This option allows the BIOS to enumerate Host Mode for Device 16, Function 1, Reg. 40h bit 16 and Reg. 58h [14]. The options are Interleave, Sequential, Mirroring, and Single Channel 0.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Processor Options Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. CPU Speed This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor. Hyper-threading (Available when supported by the CPU) Set to Enabled to use the Hyper-Threading Technology, which will result in increased CPU performance.
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Set Maximum Extended CPUID=3 Select Enabled to set the Maximum Extended CPUID value to 3. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Intel <R> Virtualization Technology Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS Parallel Port This setting allows you to assign control of the parallel port. The options are Enabled (user defi ned), Disabled and Auto (BIOS-or OS- controlled). Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for the parallel port. The options are 378, 278 and 3BC.
  • Page 88 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting. Event Log Capacity This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify to redirect the console to Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to select the BAUD rate for console redirection.
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Hardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature Threshold This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The options are 70...

  • Page 91: Security

    Chapter 7: BIOS 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 92: Boot

    UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual 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.

  • Page 93: Exit

    Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Order. Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to select a device. Use a <+> key or a <-> key to move the device up or down. Use the <f> key or the <r> key to specify the devices. You can also use the keys indicated above to specify the priority of boot order of a device or to move items from the category of "Excluded from Boot Order"...
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility. Exit Discarding Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any changes you may have made.

  • Page 95: Appendix A: Bios Post Messages

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages.
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 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 97 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 98 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual 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. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
  • Page 99 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).
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  • Page 101: Appendix B: Bios Post Codes

    Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 102 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual POST Code Description 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager...
  • Page 103 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Confi gure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional)
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual POST Code Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs 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...
  • Page 105 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message Unknown interrupt The following are for the boot block in the Flash ROM POST Code Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O...
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  • Page 107: Appendix C: Software Installation

    RAID Utility program to confi gure the RAID Level that you desire before installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 operating system and other software drivers. (The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with the server.) Note that the current version of the ESB2 SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows XP/2000/2003 Operating Systems.
  • Page 108 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual RAID Confi gurations The following types of RAID confi gurations are supported: RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk.
  • Page 109 Appendix C: Software Installation Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self Test. b.
  • Page 110 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume . Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: 2. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next fi...
  • Page 111 Appendix C: Software Installation Creating a RAID 1 Volume 1. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: 2. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next fi...
  • Page 112 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0) . Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: 2. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>.
  • Page 113 Appendix C: Software Installation Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity) . Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: 2. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press <Enter>. 3.
  • Page 114 UPER ERVER 6035B-8R/6035B-8 User's Manual Deleting a RAID Volume Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set. 1. From the main menu, select item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press <Enter>.
  • Page 115 Appendix C: Software Installation Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD Warning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to non- RAID or Resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or Resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete the internal RAID structure on the drive.
  • Page 116 8. After the Windows XP/2000/2003 installation is completed, the system will au- tomatically reboot. 9. Insert the Supermicro CD that came with the package into the CD drive during system reboot, and the following screen will appear (next page): Note: the current version of the ESB2 SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows XP/2000/2003 Operating System.
  • Page 117 After all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst install the operating system and then other software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your server. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme fi...
  • Page 118 It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The lo- cal management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the Supermicro CDROM allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system. Supero Doctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status.
  • Page 119 Supero Doctor III: Remote Control Screen 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 SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II.
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  • Page 121: Appendix D: System Specifi Cations

    Appendix D: System Specifi cations Appendix D System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual Intel® Xeon™ LGA 771 processors with a front side (system) bus speed of 1333 MHz. Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel 5000P/ESB2 chipset BIOS...
  • Page 122 6035B-8: SC833S2-550 Form Factor: 3U rackmount Dimensions (both): (WxHxD) 17.1 x 5.1 x 25.5 in. (434 x 132 x 648 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone), 6035B-8R/6035B-8: 75/70 lbs (34.1/31.8 kg.) System Cooling Four (4) 9-cm system cooling fans (hot-pluggable) Two (2) 8-cm rear exhaust fans (hot-pluggable)
  • Page 123 Appendix D: System Specifi cations BTU Rating (6035B-8R) 3725 BTUs/hr (for rated output power of 760W) BTU Rating (6035B-8) 2903 BTUs/hr (for rated output power of 550W) Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F) Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F)
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