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- Page 1 MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board User Manual MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
When to Run the Adaptec SCSI Select Utility..............24 Running the SCSI Select Utility..................24 Configuring the Adaptec AIC-7902 SCSI Adapter ............. 25 BIOS Setup ..........................26 If BIOS Setup Is Inaccessible.................... 26 Starting Setup ........................26 Setup Menus........................27 MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... - Page 4 4 Configuration Software and Utilities..........29 Server Configuration Wizard ....................29 Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console .................. 30 DPC Console Modes of Operation..................30 Running the DPC Console....................31 Using the System Setup Utility ..................31 Creating SSU Diskettes..................... 31 Running the SSU....................... 31 Working with the SSU Interface ..................
- Page 5 7 Regulatory and Integration Information ............. 63 Product Regulatory Compliances................... 63 Product Safety Compliance....................63 Product EMC Compliance ....................63 Product Regulatory Compliance Markings................63 Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices .................. 64 FCC (USA) ......................... 64 Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity) ................64 MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board...
- Page 6 Figures 1. Server Board Connector and Component Locations ............8 2. Back Panel Connectors ..................... 9 3. J5A2 Jumper Block for DSR Signal ................. 12 4. Installing Memory......................20 5. Replacing the Back up Battery ..................21 6. Jumper Locations......................53 Tables 1.
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Page 7: Description
Two external USB ports, internal connector providing two additional USB One external serial port (RJ-45), one internal COM 1 header One external SCSI port (SCSI server board only), one internal Two NIC ports (RJ-45) Form Factor Server ATX form factor MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... -
Page 8: Server Board Connector And Component Locations
� � � � � � � �� � �� � � � �� �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Figure 1. Server Board Connector and Component Locations System status LED Auxiliary signal connector ID LED Sys fan 1 connector... -
Page 9: Back Panel Connectors
USB 0 connector Video connector SCSI channel A connector (SCSI server board only) NIC 2 RJ-45 connector Status LED Speed LED NIC 1 RJ-45 connector Status LED Speed LED PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector RJ-45 serial port USB 1 connector MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... -
Page 10: Processor
• Radios Enabled for use with zero channel RAID cards (SCSI version only) Video The MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board uses an ATI RAGE XL PCI graphics accelerator with 8 MB of video SDRAM. The embedded SVGA video subsystem supports: •... -
Page 11: Network Controller
Full duplex support at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps operation • Low power +3.3 V device On the MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board, NIC 1 can be used as both a network interface and server management interface. NIC Connector and Status LEDs The E82546 controller drives LEDs on the network interface connector that indicate link/activity on the LAN and speed of operation. -
Page 12: Acpi
However, the power supply will still be on and the processors will still be dissipating some power, so the power supply fans will still run. The MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board supports sleep states s0, s1, s4, and s5: •... -
Page 13: System Management
CAUTION The system is off only when the AC power cord is disconnected. System Management MAXDATA integrates system management features into the hardware and provides additional features through Intel Server Management software. ® Baseboard Management Controller MAXDATA server boards incorporate a baseboard management controller (BMC), which is a dedicated microcontroller for system management activities. -
Page 14: Platform Event Management
Platform Event Management Events can trigger alerts and other actions by the BMC. The server is configured with the following set of standard events: • Temperature sensor out of range • Voltage sensor out of range • Fan failure • Chassis intrusion •... -
Page 15: Intel ® Server Management
Activate a hot key combination to enter secure mode quickly. • Disable writing to the diskette drive when secure mode is set. • Disable access to the boot sector of the operating system hard disk drive. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... -
Page 16: Using Passwords
Using Passwords You can set either the user password, the supervisor password, or both passwords. If only the user password is set, you: • Must enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup or the SSU. • Must enter the user password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in either the BIOS Setup or SSU. -
Page 17: Summary Of Software Security Features
To disable a password, change it to a blank entry or press CTRL-D in the Change Password menu of the Supervisor Password Option menu found in the Security Subsystem Group. To clear the password if you cannot access Setup, change the Clear Password jumper (see Chapter 6). continued MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... - Page 18 Table 4. Software Security Features (continued) Feature Description Control access to the To control access to using the system, set a user password and enable it through system other than SSU: Setup. set user password To disable a password, change it to a blank entry or press CTRL-D in the Change Password menu of the User Password Option menu found in the Security Subsystem Group.
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Page 19: Server Board Installations And Upgrades
Take care to grip with, but not squeeze, the pliers or other tool you use to remove a jumper, or you may bend or break the stake pins on the board. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... -
Page 20: Memory
Memory Only DDR266 compliant SDRAM is supported by the server board. Install from 256 MB to 12 GB of registered, ECC memory, using up to six DIMMs. A 1U chassis requires low-profile (LP) 1.2-inch DIMMs. NOTE Only DDR 266 is supported with a 533 MHz Front Side Bus. DIMMs must be installed in pairs and in the following order: 1B and 1A, 2B and 2A, 3B and 3A. -
Page 21: Replacing The Back Up Battery
9. Push the battery down-the metal retainer locks the battery in the socket. 10. Close the chassis. 11. Run Setup to restore the configuration settings to the RTC. 12. Restore your custom BIOS settings. Figure 5. Replacing the Back up Battery MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... - Page 22 Server Board Installations and Upgrades...
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Page 23: Post And Bios Setup Utilities
POST and BIOS Setup Utilities POST and BIOS Setup Utilities This chapter describes the POST and BIOS setup utilities provided with the MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board. It includes information about the Adaptec SCSI Utility and the Promise FastBuild Utility. Hot Keys Use the numeric pad of the keyboard to enter numbers and symbols. -
Page 24: Temporarily Changing The Boot Device Priority
Temporarily Changing the Boot Device Priority During POST, you can change the boot device priority for the current boot process. The changes are not saved for the next boot process. 1. Boot the server. 2. At any time during POST, press <Esc>. When POST completes, a popup Boot menu displays. -
Page 25: Configuring The Adaptec Aic-7902 Scsi Adapter
Option Comment Exit Utility? When you finish configuring your SCSI devices, press <Esc>. Then select Yes and press <Enter>. When this message appears: Please press any key to reboot. Press any key, and the server reboots. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... -
Page 26: Bios Setup
BIOS Setup You can run BIOS Setup with or without an operating system being present. BIOS Setup stores most of the confi guration values in battery-backed CMOS ; the rest of the values are stored in fl ash memory. The values take effect when the system is booted. POST uses these values to confi gure the hardware. -
Page 27: Setup Menus
If “Yes” is selected and the Enter key is pressed, all changes are saved and Setup is exited. If “No” is selected and the Enter key is pressed, or the ESC key is pressed, the user is returned to where they were before F10 was pressed without affecting any existing values. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... -
Page 28: On-Screen Options
Table 10. On-Screen Options When you see this: What it means: On screen, an option is shown but you You cannot change or confi gure the option in that menu screen. cannot select it or move to that fi eld. Either the option is auto-confi gured or auto-detected, or you must use a different Setup screen. -
Page 29: Configuration Software And Utilities
In addition, you can select only one of the following at a time: • Load SDRs only onto this server • Load FRUs and SDRs onto this server If you select multiple options, the Server Configuration Wizard will run each option to completion. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... -
Page 30: Direct Platform Control (Dpc) Console
The Direct Platform Control Console provides the ability for remote management of MAXDATA servers via modem or LAN with a capability to run DOS-based programs. DPC console runs on a client workstation and is independent of the server operating system. -
Page 31: Running The Dpc Console
For more information about setting up and running the DPC Console, see the ISM Instal- lation User Guide.This document is in the ISM-DOCS-[language] directory on the ISM CD accompanying the MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board. Using the System Setup Utility The System Setup Utility (SSU) is located on the System Resource CD-ROM that is shipped with the server. -
Page 32: Working With The Ssu Interface
Start the SSU using one of the following methods: • From diskettes: Insert the first SSU diskette in drive A and boot the server from the diskette. You are prompted to insert the second diskette. After loading completes the SSU starts automatically. •... -
Page 33: Setting Boot Device Priority
4. Enter the new password (or leave blank to clear). 5. Confirm the password by entering it again (or leave blank to clear). 6. Click OK to save the password and return to the Security window. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... -
Page 34: Setting Security Options
Setting Security Options To set the security options: 1. In the Security window, click the Options button. 2. For each option, select the desired setting from the list. The options are: • Security Hot Key: The key combination that can be used to put the server into secure mode. -
Page 35: Viewing Fru Information
Properties: Displays information about the SDR, including IPMI version, number of SDR entries, time stamps for changes to the SDR information, and free space remaining. • Reload: Refreshes the display by reading the SDR data from the server. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... -
Page 36: Managing The Server Remotely
Managing the Server Remotely You can set up the server so that you can connect to it from a remote client system to perform management tasks and so that the server can contact you if a system error occurs. You can make the connection over a LAN or by using a modem or direct serial cable to the Emergency Management Port (EMP). - Page 37 Subnet Mask: the IP address for the server subnet. The server uses this to decide if the alert destination is on the same subnet. 7. Click Save to save the changes. 8. Click Close to return to the PEM window. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board...
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Page 38: How To Set Up Remote Modem Or Serial Access
How to Set Up Remote Modem or Serial Access To set up the server so you can access it through a modem or a serial connection, you can use either the Server Configuration Wizard or the System Setup Utility. To use the Server Configuration Wizard to configure remote modem or serial access: 1. -
Page 39: How To Set Up Paging Alerts
Enable: Enable restrictions. A user cannot use Serial/Modem access to affect the power state of the system, such as powering the server on or off. • Disable: Disables restrictions. A user can choose to power the server on or off through a Serial/Modem connection. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... - Page 40 10. Select the Connection Mode. • Direct Connect: Use direct connect when a system is connected directly to the server through the Serial port, without using an external modem. • Modem Mode: Use modem mode when the Serial port is connected to an external modem. 11.
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Page 41: How To Set Up Lan Alerts
Backup Gateway IP Address: (optional). The IP address of the alternate router for this server. 8. Click Continue. Click the LAN Password button (optional) to require that a password be entered before a user can perform server management functions on this server from a workstation on the LAN. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... - Page 42 9. Select the LAN Access Mode to set the points at which LAN connectivity can be activated: • Always Available: A remote system can initiate a LAN connection, regardless of the server‘s state or health. • Restricted: Power control functions, such as power down, front panel NMI, and system reset cannot be performed remotely.
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Page 43: Installing A Service Partition (Optional)
When you click Continue, the existing service partition will be updated. 7. Click Continue. The service partition will be created or updated. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... -
Page 44: Saving And Restoring The System Configuration
NOTE After the service partition is installed, you can boot to it by pressing F4 during POST. The service partition operating system is ROM-DOS. Once you have booted to the service partition, you will be at a DOS prompt. From the prompt, you can access utilities and perform server management functions by running batch files and executables. -
Page 45: Loading A Saved Configuration
If they do match, the utility saves the confi guration data to the server. You will need to reboot your server for the changes to take effect. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... -
Page 46: Using The Intel ® Server Management
® Intel Server Management and the hard drive Service Partition provide real-time monitoring ® and alerting for your MAXDATA server hardware, emergency remote management, and remote server setup. Intel Server Management is implemented by installing it within client- ® server architecture. -
Page 47: Solving Problems
Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and plugged into a NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 V (or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 V) q Is AC power available at the wall outlet? q Are all integrated components from the tested components lists? MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... -
Page 48: Running New Application Software
Running New Application Software Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the software. Faulty equipment is much less likely, especially if other software runs correctly. Checklist q Does the system meet the minimum hardware requirements for the software? See the software documentation. -
Page 49: More Problem Solving Procedures
• There are problems with application software. • The bootable CD-ROM is not detected. Try the solutions in the order given. If you cannot correct the problem, contact your service representative or authorized dealer for help. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... -
Page 50: Power Light Does Not Light
Power Light Does Not Light Check the following: q Is the system operating normally? If so, the power LED is probably defective or the cable from the front panel to the server board is loose. q Are there other problems with the system? If so, check the items listed under system Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly. -
Page 51: Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
Verify that the server board jumpers are set correctly. See Chapter 6. q If other software runs correctly on the system, contact your vendor about the failing software. q If the problem persists, contact the software vendor customer service representative for help. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... -
Page 52: Bootable Cd-Rom Is Not Detected
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected Check the following: q Is the BIOS set to allow the CD-ROM to be the first bootable device? q Check cable connections. q Verify CD is bootable in another known good CD-ROM drive. (Especially if the CD is a copy.) Problems with Network The server hangs when the drivers are loaded:... -
Page 53: Technical Reference
BMC Boot Block Write If these pins are jumpered, BMC boot block is erasable and programmable Enable at next reset. These pins should not be jumpered for normal operation. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... -
Page 54: Diagnostic Leds
Diagnostic LEDs To help diagnose POST failures, a set of four bi-color diagnostic LEDs is located on the back edge of the baseboard. Each of the four LEDs can have one of four states: Off, Green, Red, or Amber. The LED diagnostics feature consists of a hardware decoder and four dual color LEDs. During POST, the LEDs will display all normal Port80 codes representing the progress of the BIOS POST. - Page 55 Set Video Mode: Initialization before setting the video mode is com- plete. Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode settings next. Debugger Hook. Init PCI devices and motherboard devices. Pass control to video BIOS. Start serial console redirection. continued MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board...
- Page 56 Table 12. Post Codes (continued) Diagnostic LED Decoder Post G=Green, R=Red, Code Description A=Amber Platform hook. Initialize AMI display manager Module. Initialize support code for headless system if no video controller is detected. Scan flash for logos and Initialize logo data areas. Detect PS/2 Mouse.
- Page 57 Adjust Setup: Programming the Setup options next. Set Display Mode. OEM Patch 12. Build SMBIOS table and MP tables. Program hotkey and timeout settings in keyboard controller. Processor initialization before boot. Copy required language strings to shadow RAM. continued MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board...
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Page 58: Post Error Codes And Messages
Table 12. Post Codes (continued) Diagnostic LED Decoder Post G=Green, R=Red, Code Description A=Amber Clear video screen. 000h One Beep to indicate end of POST. No beep if silent boot is enabled. 000h POST completed. Passing control to INT 19h boot loader next. POST Error Codes and Messages The following table defines POST error codes and their associated messages. - Page 59 Cache memory bad CMOS clear Password clear PCI Error PCI Memory Allocation Error PCI IO Allocation Error PCI IRQ Allocation Error Shadow of PCI ROM Failed PCI ROM not found Insufficient Memory to Shadow PCI ROM MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board...
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Page 60: Extended Post Error Messages And Codes
Table 14. Extended POST Error Messages and Codes Error Code Error Message Pause on Boot 8100 Processor 1 failed BIST 8101 Processor 2 failed BIST 8110 Processor 1 Internal error (IERR) 8111 Processor 2 Internal error (IERR) 8120 Processor 1 Thermal Trip error 8121 Processor 2 Thermal Trip error 8130... -
Page 61: Bios Recovery Beep Codes
The system video adapter is either missing or its memory is faulty. This is not a fatal error. ROM checksum error System BIOS ROM checksum error. Shutdown register error Shutdown CMOS register read/write error detected. Invalid BIOS General BIOS ROM error. MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Board... - Page 62 Technical Reference...
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Page 63: Regulatory And Integration Information
CE - Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) (European Union) Product EMC Compliance This server board has been tested and verified to comply with the following electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations when installed in a compatible MAXDATA host system. • FCC (Class A Verification) - Radiated & Conducted Emissions (USA) •... -
Page 64: Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices FCC (USA) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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