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Supermicro SUPERSERVER 8044T-8R User Manual

Supermicro superserver 8044t-8r servers: user guide
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  • Page 1 UPER ® 8044T-8R 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

    About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 8044T-8R. In- stallation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 8044T-8R is a high-end server based on the SC748TS-R1200P chassis and the X6QT8, a high-end serverboard that supports four Dual-Core Intel ®...

  • Page 4: Appendix A: Bios Error Beep Codes

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R 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 8044T-8R. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6QT8 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R 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: Server Installation 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 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Compact Flash Card PWR (Master) ............5-18 Compact Flash Card PWR (Slave) ............5-18 Jumper Settings .................... 5-19 Explanation of Jumpers ................. 5-19 CMOS Clear ................... 5-19 VGA Enable/Disable ................5-19 3rd Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable ........5-20 LAN Enable/Disable ................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes ..............A-1 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes ............B-1 Appendix C: System Specifi cations ................ C-1...
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 8044T-8R is a high-end server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC748TS-R1200P 4U/tower server chassis and the X6QT8 quad Intel Xeon processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi...

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 8044T-8R lies the X6QT8, a quad processor serverboard based on the Intel E8501 chipset. Below are the main features of the X6QT8. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the E8501 chipset).
  • Page 13 IPMI IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a hardware-level interface speci- fi cation that provides remote access, monitoring and administration for Supermicro server platforms. IPMI allows server administrators to view a server’s hardware status remotely, receive an alarm automatically if a failure occurs, and power cycle a system that is non-responsive.

  • Page 14: Server Chassis Features

    SCSI drives. Front Control Panel The control panel on the SuperServer 8044T-8R provides you with system monitor- ing and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button are also included.

  • Page 15: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel E8501 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. Intel 7100 Series Intel 7100 Series CPU #1 CPU #3 Intel 7100 Series Intel 7100 Series CPU #2 CPU #4 DDR2-400...

  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R 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: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it. Decide on a suitable location for the 8044T-8R. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi...

  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location - Leave enough clearance in front of the system to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the system 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

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the system into a rack unit. Rack installation requires the use of the optional rackmount kit If the system has already been mounted into a rack or if you are using it as a tower, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6.

  • Page 21: Installing The Chassis Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Chassis Rails You will need to remove the top bezel cover and the feet to add rack rails to the chassis. First, remove the top and right covers (top and left covers when standing as a tower chassis) by depressing the latch on the rear lip of the top (side if tower) cover to release it - then push the cover off.

  • Page 22: Installing The Rack Rails

    Figure 2-3. Installing the Rails to the Chassis Installing the Rack Rails Determine where you want to place the 8044T-8R in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fi xed rack rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack.

  • Page 23: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. You should have two brackets in the rack mount kit.

  • Page 24: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After setting up the the system, 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) (If rack mounted, fi...

  • 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 and the SCSI drives and 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 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System 2-10...

  • 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 to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi...

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    8044T-8R User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC748TS-R1200P chassis has fi ve LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.

  • Page 29: Hdd

    Chapter 3: System Interface HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 8044T-8R, this light indicates SCSI and/or CD-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 30 8044T-8R 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 8044T-8R 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 8044T-8R clean and free of clutter. The 8044T-8R weighs approximately 65.5 lbs (29.8 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 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 com ponents and printed circuit boards.

  • Page 34: Operating Precautions

    Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 8044T-8R is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 8044T-8R 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 X6QT8 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 8044T-8R 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 8044T-8R User's Manual Installing the Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heatsink retention mechanism.

  • Page 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 8044T-8R 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

    LAN2 Keyboard (Purple) 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 42 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual 4. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above). Memory Support The X6QT8 supports up to 64 GB of ECC FBD (Fully Buffered DIMM) DDR2-400 SDRAM.

  • Page 43: Adding Pci Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI Expansion Slots The X6QT8 has six PCI expansion slots, which includes one PCI-Express x8 slot, one PCI-Express x4 slot, three 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slots and one 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X slot.

  • Page 44: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. SUPER X6QT8 Layout (not drawn to scale) FAN7 DIMM B8 DIMM A8 DIMM B7 CPU#1 Speaker DIMM A7 FAN6 FAN5 FAN8 CPU#2 DIMM A5 Kybd DIMM B5 Mouse DIMM A6 USB0/1...

  • Page 45: X6Qt8 Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X6QT8 Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-9) JFSB1 Front Side Bus Speed Select Open (Auto) JP13 3rd Power Fail Detect Open (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1...

  • Page 46: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector ATX Power Connector Pin Defi nitions (JPW1) 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 47: Hdd Led

    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 48: Power Fail Led

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R 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. Re- fer to the table on the right for pin Ground defi...

  • Page 49: Universal Serial Bus Headers

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Universal Serial Bus Universal Serial Bus Headers Pin Defi nitions (JUSB2, JUSB3) Headers USB2 USB3, USB4 Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Four additional USB headers (at JUSB2 and JUSB3) are included on the serverboard.

  • Page 50: Power Led/Speaker

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R 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 51: Wake-On-Ring

    Using the PS_SMBUS can notify you Pin Defi nitions (JAR1) in the event of a power supply failure. Pin# Defi nition This feature assumes that Supermicro redundant power supply units are Ground installed in the chassis. Connect a microswitch to the JAR1 pins to disable the power supply fail alarm.

  • Page 52: Lan1/2 Ethernet Ports

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) Two Ethernet ports (designated LAN1 and LAN2) are located beside the VGA port on the I/O backplane. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Compact Flash Card PWR (Master) A Compact Flash card power connector is located at JWF1.

  • Page 53: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modi f y the operat ion 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: 3Rd Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual 3rd Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable 3rd Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JP13) The system can notify you in the event Jumper Setting Defi nition of a power supply failure. This feature Open...

  • Page 55: Front Side Bus Speed Select

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Front Side Bus Speed Front Side Bus Speed Select Jumper Settings (JPS1) Jumper Setting Defi nition JFSB1 may be used to change the Open Auto front side bus speed to 667 MHz. Closed 667 MHz See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 56: 5-11 Floppy, Ide And Sata Drive Connections

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R 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 57: Ide Connectors

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IDE Connectors IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions (IDE#1, IDE#2) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition There are no jumpers to con- Reset IDE Ground fi gure the onboard IDE#1 and Host Data 7 Host Data 8 IDE#2 connectors.
  • Page 58 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Notes 5-24...

  • Page 59: 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 simple maintenance on the SC748TS-R1200P chassis. Following the component instal- lation steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.
  • Page 60 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View System LEDs USB Ports Main Power System Reset 5.25" Drive Bays (2) Floppy Drive 5x SCSI Drive Bays 2x Power Supply Modules...

  • Page 61: Control Panel

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Control Panel The front control panel must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status and alarm indications. A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify this connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on the serverboard (making sure the red wire plugs into pin 1) to the appropriate comnnec- tor on the front control panel PCB (printed circuit board).

  • Page 62: System Fans

    3. Installing a new system fan Replace the failed fan with an identical one (available from Supermicro). Install it in the same position and orientation as the one you removed; it should click into place when fully inserted.
  • Page 63 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Removing a Chassis Fan Figure 6-4. Removing the Air Shroud...

  • Page 64: Drive Bay Installation

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Drive Bay Installation SCSI Drives A total of fi ve SCSI drives may be housed in the SC748TS-R1200P chassis. The drive IDs are preconfi gured as 0 through 4 (channel A) in order from bottom to top (or from left to right if rackmounted).
  • Page 65 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-4. Removing a SCSI Drive Carrier Figure 6-5. Mounting a SCSI Drive in a Carrier Important! Use extreme caution when working around the SCSI backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the airfl...

  • Page 66: Installing Components Into The 5.25" Drive Bays

    Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays 1. Drive bay confi guration The 8044T-8R has three 5.25" drive bays. Components such as an extra fl oppy drive, IDE hard drives or DVD/CD-ROM drives can be installed into these 5.25" drive bays.

  • Page 67: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The SuperServer 8044T-8R has a redundant 1200 watt power supply consisting of two modules. Each power supply module has an auto-switching capability, which enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V - 240V input voltage.
  • Page 68 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Figure 6-8. Removing a Power Supply Module 6-10...

  • Page 69: Chapter 7: Bios

    Often a text message will accompany it. Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the op- tion to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.

  • Page 70: Main Setup

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Main Setup The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below. System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: AMIBIOS Version, Build Date, ID Processors Type, Speed, Count System Memory This option allows the AMI BIOS to display the status of memory installed in the system.

  • Page 71: Advanced Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings screen and sub menus are listed below: When you fi rst enter the Advanced Setup screen, the Setup Warning will be displayed. Please follow the instruction and set the correct value for each item to prevent the system from malfunctioning.
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the OS and CPU.) The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 73 Chapter 7: BIOS C1 Confi guration Mode (Available when supported by the CPU.) Select Standard to enable the C1 Halt State to partially turn off the CPU internal clocks to conserve energy and prevent system overheating when the OS is idle. Select Enhanced to enable the Enhanced C1 Halt State to lower the CPU clock frequency and the supply voltage before turning off the clocks.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual PIO Mode The IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) Mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode.
  • Page 75 Chapter 7: BIOS 32-Bit Data Transfer Select Enabled to activate the function of 32-Bit data transfer. Select "Disabled" to disable this function. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Hard Disk Write Protect Select Enabled to enable the function of Hard Disk Write Protect to prevent data from being written to HDD.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Set this value to allow or restrict the system from giving the VGA adapter card an interrupt address. The options are Yes and No. Palette Snooping Select Enabled to inform the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system in order for the graphics card to function properly.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS options for Serial Port 1 are Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3. The options for Serial Port 2 are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3. Advanced Chipset Settings This item allows the user to confi gure the Advanced Chipset settings for the sys- tem.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual APCI Confi guration This item allows the user to enable or disable the ACPI support for the operating system. ACPI OS Select Yes to enable ACPI support for your operating system. The options are Yes and No.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS Hardware Health Confi guration This feature allows the AMI BIOS to automatically display the status of the follow- ing items: Temperatures CPU Overheat Temperature This feature allows the user to set the CPU Overheat temperature threshold. The options range from 65 C to 90 C.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual MPS Confi guration This section allows the user to confi gure the multiprocessors table. MPS Revision This feature allows the user to select the MPS Revision. Please follow the instruc- tions given on the screen to select the MPS Revision Number. The options are 1.1 and 1.4.
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS SMBIOS Confi guration SMBIOS SMI Support Select Enabled to enable the function of SMBIOS SMI Wrapper support for PnP Func 50h-54h. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Remote Access Confi guration You can use this screen to select options for the Remote Access Confi guration. Use the up and down arrow keys to select an item.
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection.The options are ANSI, VT100, and VT-UTF8. VT-UTF8 Comb Key Support This feature allows the user to select Enabled to enable the VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for the ANSI/VT100 Terminals.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS BIOS Settings Confi guration Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot This option allows the boot up screen options to be modifi ed between POST mes- sages or the OEM logo.

  • Page 84: Boot Settings

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Watch Dog Timer If enabled, this option will automatically reset the system if the system is not active for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Resume On Modem Ring Select On to “wake your system up” when an incoming call is received by your modem.

  • Page 85: Boot Device Priority

    Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot De- vice. The settings are 1st Floppy Drive, CD-ROM, ATAPI CD-ROM and Disabled. The default settings are: · 1st boot device – 1st Floppy Drive ·...

  • Page 86: Security Settings

    UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass- words, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst. Change Supervisor Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub-menu, and then type in the password.

  • Page 87: Exit Options

    Chapter 7: BIOS Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMIBIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Saving Changes and Exit When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system confi guration parameters can take effect.
  • Page 88 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Load Fail-Safe Defaults To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. 7-20...

  • Page 89: Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: AMIBIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 91: Appendix B: Bios Post Checkpoint Codes

    Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h. Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint...
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description The onboard fl oppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. Initializing the interrupt vector table next.
  • Page 93 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Uncompressed Initialization Codes The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution. These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM. Checkpoint Code Description The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition. The BIOS stack has been built.
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on. Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next. Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Confi guring the mono- chrome mode and color mode settings next.
  • Page 95 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the memory above 1 MB next. The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Saving the memory size next.
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WIN- BIOS Setup next. The programming before WINBIOS Setup has completed. Uncompressing the WINBIOS Setup code and executing the AMIBIOS Setup or WINBIOS Setup utility next.
  • Page 97 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initialization required after the E000 option ROM had control next. Initialization after E000 option ROM control has completed. Displaying the system confi guration next. Uncompressing the DMI data and executing DMI POST initialization next.
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 99: Appendix C: System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Quad Intel® Xeon® processor 7100 Series Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel E8501 BIOS 8 Mb AMIBIOS® Flash ROM Memory Capacity Sixteen 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of registered ECC DDR2- 400 SDRAM...
  • Page 100 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Chassis SC748TS-R1200P (1U rackmount) Dimensions (both): (WxHxD) 17.2 x 7 x 25.5 in. (437 x 178 x 648 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 65.5 lbs. (29.8 kg.) System Cooling (fan speed controlled by BIOS setting, Chp 7)
  • Page 101 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 102 UPER ERVER 8044T-8R User's Manual Notes...

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