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  • Page 1 A+ Server 1020A-T USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of person or organization of the updates.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface 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 A+ Server 1020A-T. Instal- lation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The 1020A-T is a high-end 1U rackmount server based on the SC813T+-500 server chassis and the H8DAR-T serverboard, which supports single or dual AMD Opteron™...
  • Page 4 A+ Server 1020A-T 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 1020A-T. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DAR-T serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    A+ Server 1020A-T 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 ................1-4 Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview ......................2-1 Unpacking the System ...................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Serial ATA Drive Carrier LED ................3-3 Chapter 4: System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions ................4-1 General Safety Precautions ................4-2 ESD Precautions .................... 4-3 Operating Precautions ..................4-4 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ................5-1 Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis ............
  • Page 8 A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Power LED/Speaker ................5-16 ATX PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Ports ............5-16 Wake-On-LAN ..................5-16 Wake-On-Ring ..................5-16 Chassis Intrusion ..................5-17 JLAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ............... 5-17 SATA Header ..................5-17 SMB ......................5-17 Overheat LED ..................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ............. 6-8 Power Supply ....................6-9 Power Supply Failure ................6-9 Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ............ 6-9 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ....................... 7-1 Main Setup ......................7-2 Advanced Settings Menu ................7-2 PCI/PnP Menu ....................
  • Page 10 A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The A+ Server 1020A-T is a high-end, dual processor 1U rackmount server system featuring some of the most advanced technology currently available. The 1020A-T is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC813T+-500 1U rackmount chassis and the H8DAR-T dual processor serverboard.

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the 1020A-T lies the H8DAR-T a dual processor serverboard de- signed to provide maximum performance. The H8DAR-T is based on the AMD 8132/8111 chipset. Below are the main features of the H8DAR-T. See Figure 1-1 for a system block diagram of the chipset.

  • Page 13: Ati Graphics Controller

    Chapter 1: Introduction ATI Graphics Controller An ATI video controller based on the Rage XL 8 MB graphics chip is integrated onboard the H8DAR-T. Rage XL fully supports sideband addressing and AGP texturing. This onboard graphics package can provide a bandwidth of up to 512 MB/sec over a 32-bit graphics memory bus.

  • Page 14: Server Chassis Features

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Server Chassis Features The SC813T+-500 is our third-generation 1U chassis and features four hot-swap Serial ATA drive bays, a slim CD-ROM drive, a slim 3.5" fl oppy drive and a revo- lutionary cooling design that can keep today's most powerful processors running well below their temperature thresholds.

  • Page 15: Cooling System

    Chapter 1: Introduction Cooling System The SC813T+-500 chassis' revolutionary cooling design has been optimized to provide suffi cient cooling for dual processor confi gurations. The chassis includes four counter-rotating 4-cm fans located in the middle of the chassis. In the event of a fan failure, the ambient air temperature inside the chassis will rise and activate an overheat LED (fan speed is controlled by the system temperature).
  • Page 16 A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Figure 1-2. I/O Backplane Keyboard Port Mouse Port Low Profi le PCI Slot Standard PCI Slot USB Ports COM1 Port Ethernet Ports VGA Port...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your A+ 1020A-T system up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your 1020A-T system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled.

  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    A+Server 1020A-T 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 temperature 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 temperature (Tmra).

  • Page 20: Installing The System Into A Rack

    A+Server 1020A-T User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 1020A-T into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the 1020A-T 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

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Chassis Rails Two of the chassis rails (Chassis Rail 1) should have already been preattached - one to each side of the chassis. Attach the second set of chassis rails (Chassis Rail 2) directly to the chassis with the screws provided. Chassis Rail 2 should be positioned just behind Chassis Rail 1 (see Figure 2-2).

  • Page 22: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    A+Server 1020A-T User's Manual 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. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.

  • Page 23: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the 1020A-T 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. They should be spaced apart just enough to accommodate the width of the telco rack.

  • Page 24: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    A+Server 1020A-T User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the A+ 1020A-T 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 1020A-T (see Figure 2-5) First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.

  • Page 25: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the A+ 1020A-T Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the Serial ATA drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made. 1.
  • Page 26 A+Server 1020A-T User's Manual 4. Check the airfl ow Airfl ow is provided by four sets of counter-rotating 4-cm fans. The system com- ponent layout was carefully designed to direct the airfl ow to the components that generate the most heat. Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airfl...

  • 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 Serial ATA drive carriers 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 two but- tons on the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of th SC813T+-500 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 1020A-T this light indicates SATA 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. Serial ATA Drive Carrier LED Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED.
  • Page 30 A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: System Safety

    Chapter 4: System Safety Chapter 4 System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the 1020A-T 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

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities. This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

  • 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

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1020A-T is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 1020A-T system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.

  • 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 H8DAR-T 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: Mounting The Serverboard Into A Chassis

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis All serverboards and motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the serverboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the serverboard to the chassis.
  • Page 37 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing the Processor (install to the CPU#1 socket fi rst) 1. Lift the lever on CPU socket #1 until it points straight up. 2. Use your thumb and your index fi n- ger to hold the CPU. Locate pin 1 on the CPU socket and pin 1 on the CPU.
  • Page 38 A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Installing the Heatsinks To install the heatsink (SNK-P0012, optional), do not apply any thermal compound to the heatsink or CPU die - the proper amount has already been applied. Place the heatsink directly on the CPU so that the two mounting holes are aligned with those on the CPU backplate.

  • 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

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-2 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indica- tors and refer to section 5-9 for details. Note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.

  • Page 41: I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-3. Rear Panel I/O Ports Installing Memory CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules...
  • Page 42 A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Populating two adjacent slots at a time with memory modules of the same size and type will result in interleaved (128-bit) memory, which is faster than non-interleaved (64-bit) memory. Optimizing memory performance If two processors are installed, it is better to stagger pairs of DIMMs across both sets of CPU DIMM slots, e.g.

  • Page 43: Adding Pci Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Populating Memory Banks for Interleaved (128-bit) Operation CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 CPU2 CPU2 CPU2 CPU2 DIMM1A DIMM1B DIMM2A DIMM2B DIMM1A DIMM1B DIMM2A DIMM2B Notes: X indicates a populated DIMM slot. If adding four DIMMs (with two CPUs in- stalled), the confi...

  • Page 44: Serverboard Details

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-5. H8DAR-T Serverboard Layout (not drawn to scale) J1B4 ATX Power JP10 J101 JPW2 CPU2 DIMM 1B Winbond J132 Super I/O CPU2 DIMM 1A USB0/1 CPU2 DIMM 2B 1U IPMI CPU2 DIMM 2A JPG1 FAN1 Battery...

  • Page 45: H8Dar-T Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup H8DAR-T Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default Setting 3rd Power Fail Signal En/Dis Open (Disabled) JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 2-7 C1/2 C to PCI Enable/Disable Closed (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JLAN1/JLAN2 En/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPS1 SATA Enable/Disable...

  • Page 46: Connector Defi Nitions

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Connector Defi nitions Primary ATX Power Supply ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions (J1B4) Connector Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition The primary power supply connector +3.3V +3.3V (J1B4) on the H8DAR-T meets the -12V +3.3V SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin specifi...

  • Page 47: Power Led

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power LED Power LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located Pin# Defi nition on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Control HDD LED HDD LED...

  • Page 48: Power Fail Led

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Power Fail LED Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is Pin Defi nitions (JF1) located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer Pin# Defi nition to the table on the right for pin defi ni- tions.

  • Page 49: Extra Usb Headers

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Extra USB Headers Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers Pin Defi nitions (USB2/3/4) Three additional USB1.1 headers USB2 USB3/4 Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition (USB2/3/4) are included on the serverboard. These may be con- nected to provide front side access.

  • Page 50: Power Led/Speaker

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Power LED/Speaker PWR LED Connector Pin Defi nitions (JD1) Pin# Defi nition On JD1, pins 1, 2, and 3 are for the +Vcc power LED and pins 4 through 7 are for the speaker. See the tables on the -Vcc right for pin defi...

  • Page 51: Chassis Intrusion

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Defi nitions (JL1) A Chassis Intrusion header is located Pin# Defi nition at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable Intrusion Input to inform you of a chassis intrusion. Ground JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (desig- nated JLAN1 and JLAN2) are located beside the VGA port.

  • Page 52: Overheat Led

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Overheat LED (JOH1) Overheat LED Pin Defi nitions (JOH1) Connect an LED to the JOH1 header Pin# Defi nition to provide warning of chassis over- heating. See the table on the right OH Active for pin defi nitions. Serial ATA Activity LED Pin Defi...

  • Page 53: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To m o di f y t he op erat i on of t he serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector.

  • Page 54: Jlan Enable/Disable

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual JLAN1/2 Enable/Disable JLAN1/2 Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPL) Change the setting of jumper JPL Jumper Setting Defi nition to enable or disable the JLAN1 and JLAN2 Gb Ethernet ports. See the Pins 1-2 Enabled table on the right for jumper settings. Pins 2-3 Disabled The default setting is enabled...

  • Page 55: Onboard Speaker Enable/Disable

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Onboard Speaker Enable/ Disable The JD1 header allows you to use either an external speaker or the Onboard Speaker Enable/Disable internal (onboard) speaker. To use Pin Defi nitions (JD1) the internal (onboard) speaker, close Pins Defi...

  • Page 56: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside JLAN1/2 Right LED the VGA port) have two LEDs. On (Connection Speed Indicator) each Gb LAN port, the yellow (right) LED Color Defi nition LED indicates activity while the left 10 MHz LED may be green, orange or off to Green...

  • Page 57: 5-12 Floppy, Ide And Sata Drive Connections

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-12 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections Use the following information to connect 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. A single fl...

  • Page 58: Ide Connectors

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual IDE Connectors IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions (JIDE#1/JIDE#2) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition There are no jumpers to con- figure the onboard JIDE#1 Reset IDE Ground and JIDE#2 connectors. See Host Data 7 Host Data 8 the table on the right for pin Host Data 6...

  • 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 mainte- nance on the SC813T+-500 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the next step.

  • Page 60: Control Panel

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim Floppy Drive System LEDs Control Panel Slim CD-ROM Drive SATA Drive Bays System Reset Main Power Power Supply Module USB Ports PCI Expansion Slots (w/ riser cards) Mouse/Keyboard COM1 Port Ethernet Ports...

  • Page 61: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans Four high-performance, counter-rotating 4-cm fans provide all the cooling needed for the 1020A-T. Each fan is actually made up of two fans joined back-to-back that rotate in opposite directions. This counter-rotating action generates exceptional airfl...

  • Page 62: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans Air shroud 4-cm fans Drive Bay Installation/Removal Removing the Front Bezel If your system has a front bezel (optional) attached to the chassis, you must fi rst remove it to gain access to the drive bays. To remove the bezel, fi rst unlock the front of the chassis then press the release knob (see Figure 6-3).

  • Page 63: Accessing The Drive Bays

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Removing the Front Bezel 1. Unlock 2. Press release knob 3. Remove bezel assembly Accessing the Drive Bays Serial ATA Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace Serial ATA drives.

  • Page 64: Serial Ata Drive Installation

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Serial ATA Drive Installation 1. Mounting a Serial ATA drive in a drive carrier The Serial ATA 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 Serial ATA drive bays.
  • Page 65 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SATA drives The SATA drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These hard drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs.

  • Page 66: Cd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CD-ROM and fl oppy drive bays. The 1020A-T accomodates only slim-line CD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim-line CD-ROM drive in the 1020A-T server.

  • Page 67: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The 1020A-T has a single 500 watt power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off. An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating.
  • Page 68 A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Figure 6-6. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply 6-10...

  • Page 69: Chapter 7: Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8DAR-T. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a fl ash chip and can be easily upgraded using a fl oppy disk-based program. 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.

  • Page 70: Main Setup

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Main Setup When you fi rst enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main Setup screen provides you with a system overview, which includes the version, built date and ID of the AMIBIOS, the type, speed and number of the processors in the system and the amount of memory installed in the system.
  • Page 71 Chapter 7: BIOS IDE Confi guration Onboard PCI IDE Controller The following options are available to set the IDE controller status: Disabled will dis- able the controller. Primary will enable the primary IDE controller only. Secondary will enable the secondary IDE controller only. Both will enable both the primary and the secondary IDE controllers.
  • Page 72 A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1 for a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2 for a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs.
  • Page 73 Chapter 7: BIOS Floppy Confi guration Floppy A Move the cursor to these fi elds via up and down <arrow> keys to select the fl oppy type. The options are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3½", 1.44 MB 3½”, and 2.88 MB 3½".
  • Page 74 A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Parallel Port Address This option specifi es the I/O address used by the parallel port. Select Disabled to prevent the parallel port from accessing any system resources. When the value of this option is set to Disabled, the printer port becomes unavailable. Select 378 to allow the parallel port to use 378 as its I/O port address.
  • Page 75 Chapter 7: BIOS BIOS --> AML ACPI Table When Enabled, BIOS-->AML exchange table pointer to be included in (X) REDT pointer list. Options are Enabled and Disabled. Headless Mode Select "Enabled" to activate the Headless Operation Mode through ACPI. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 76 A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual CPU0: CPU1 HT Link1 Width The HT link will run at the width specifi ed in this setting. Options are Auto, 2 bit, 4 bit, 8 bit and 16 bit. CPU0: PCI-X0 HT Link1 Speed The HT link will run at the speed specifi...

  • Page 77: System Health Monitor

    Chapter 7: BIOS System Health Monitor CPU Overheat Temperature Use the "+" and "-" keys to set the CPU temperature threshold to between 65 and 90 C. When this threshold is exceeded, the overheat LED on the chassis will light up and an alarm will sound. The LED and alarm will turn off once the CPU temperature has dropped to 5 degrees below the threshold set.

  • Page 78: Pci/Pnp Menu

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual PCI/PnP Menu Plug & Play OS Select Yes to allow the OS to confi gure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow AMIBIOS to confi...

  • Page 79: Boot

    Chapter 7: BIOS DMA Channel 0/Channel 1/Channel 3/Channel 5/Channel 6/Channel Select Available to indicate that a specifi c DMA channel is available to be used by a PCI/PnP device. Select Reserved if the DMA channel specifi ed is reserved for a Legacy ISA device.

  • Page 80: Boot Device Priority

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Enable to activate the Wait for F1 if Error function. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Enable to display the message telling the user to hit the DEL key to enter the setup utility.

  • Page 81: Security Menu

    Chapter 7: BIOS CD/DVD Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available CDROM drives. 1st Drive Specifi es the boot sequence for the 1st Hard Drive. Security Menu AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set fi...

  • Page 82: Chipset Menu

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Chipset Menu North Bridge Confi guration Memory Confi guration Memclock Mode This setting determines how the memory clock is set. Auto has the memory clock set by the code and Limit allows the user to set a standard value. MCT Timing Mode Sets the timing mode for memory.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS ECC Confi guration DRAM ECC Enable DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically. Options are Enabled and Disabled. MCA DRAM ECC Logging When "Enabled", MCA DRAM ECC logging and reporting is enabled. Options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 84 A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual South Bridge Confi guration 2.0 SMBus Controller Allows the user to Enable or Disable the SMBus controller. HT Link0 P-Comp Mode Allows user to set values for this mode. Options are Auto (hardware compensa- tion values), Data (allows user to override auto values with an absolute value), CalComp + Data (allows user to add to the generated value) and CalComp - Data (allows user to subtract from the generated value).

  • Page 85: Power Menu

    Chapter 7: BIOS Power Menu Power Button Mode Allows the user to change the function of the power button. Options are Instant Off and 4-Sec. Delay. Restore on AC Power Loss This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns after an unexpected loss of power.

  • Page 86: Exit Menu

    A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Exit Menu Select the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to leave BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system confi...

  • Page 87: Appendix A: Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS 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 88 A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 89: 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 90 A+ Server 1020A-T 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. Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next.
  • Page 91 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 92 A+ Server 1020A-T 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 93 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 94 A+ Server 1020A-T 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 95 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.
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  • Page 97: Appendix C: System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual AMD Opteron™ 200 Series 64-bit processors in to 940-pin micro PGA ZIF sockets Chipset AMD 8132/8111 chipset BIOS 4 Mb AMIBIOS® Flash ROM Memory Capacity Eight 184-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of registered ECC DDR266 or up to 16 GB of registered ECC DDR400/333 SDRAM Note: Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory supported.
  • Page 98 A+ Server 1020A-T User's Manual Serverboard Model: H8DAR-T Form Factor: Extended ATX Dimensions: 12 x 13.05 in (305 x 332 mm) Chassis Model: SC813T+-500 Form Factor: 1U rackmount Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 25.6 in. (437 x 44 x 650 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 38 lbs.
  • Page 99 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class B Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certifi...
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