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  • Page 1 UPER ® 5015B-UR UPER ERVER 5015B-U UPER ERVER 5015B-NTR UPER ERVER 5015B-NT UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. Super Micro Computer, Inc. ("Supermicro") reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software, if any, and documentation may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent.
  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It pro- vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5015B-UR/5015B- U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT is a high-end server based on the SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U 1U rackmount chassis and the Super X7SBU single processor serverboard.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT 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 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7SBU serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    SATA Subsystem ..................... 1-3 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-3 Front Control Panel ..................1-4 I/O Backplane ....................1-4 Cooling System ....................1-4 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-6 Chapter 2 Server Installation Overview ......................2-1 Unpacking the System ..................2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................2-1 Choosing a Setup Location ................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ............2-7 Checking the Motherboard Setup ..............2-8 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ................ 2-9 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-1 UID ........................3-1 Reset .......................
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual 5-11 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections ............ 5-22 5-12 Installing Drivers .................... 5-24 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Control Panel ....................6-2 System Fans ....................6-3 System Fan Failure ..................6-3 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ...............
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    SC815TQ-560U (5015B-U/5015B-NT) 1U server chassis and the X7SBU single processor motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the system (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components have...
  • Page 10: Motherboard Features

    UIO (5015B-UR/5015B-U) The X7SBU is a specially-designed motherboard that features Supermicro's UIO (Universal I/O) technology. UIO motherboards have a PCI-Express x8 connector that can support any one of several types of UIO card types to add SAS ports, additional LAN ports, etc.
  • Page 11: Ati Graphics Controller

    PCI-E x8 card (with a maximum length of 5.5"). The left side supports a UIO card and one PCI-E x8 card. These two systems can support four SAS/SATA drives with an optional UIO SAS card. See our web site for details (http://www.supermicro. com/products/nfo/UIO.cfm).
  • Page 12: Front Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual cards. See section 5-6 for details. (Right and left refer to the side when viewed from the front of the system. The 5015B-NTR/5015B-NT does not support a UIO card.) Front Control Panel The chassis' control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity (two) and UID/overheat/fan fail/power fail.
  • Page 13: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel X48 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. VID[0-7] LGA775_PROCESSOR VRM 11.0 IDTCV183-1 CLK FSB: 1600/1333/1066/800MHz DDR3: 1600/1333/1066/800MHz PCIE_2.0 DDR3 PCIE_x8 2x PCIE_x8 CH_A1-2 CH_B1-2 PCIE_x8 PCIE_x16...
  • Page 14: Contacting Supermicro

    Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5015B- UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time.
  • Page 16: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT 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) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
  • Page 17: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation • Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touch- ing them. • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-...
  • Page 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B- NTR/5015B-NT into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.
  • Page 19: Installing The Outer Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rails Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail.
  • Page 20: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT 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 21: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back.
  • Page 22: Checking The Motherboard Setup

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Checking the Motherboard Setup After you install the 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT in the rack, you will need to open the top cover to make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the Inside of the System First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").
  • Page 23: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives and SATA backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made.
  • Page 24 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Checking the Airfl ow Airfl ow is provided by three or four (depending on model - see page 1-1) sets of 4-cm fans. Each set of fans consists of two fans that are mounted back to back.
  • Page 25: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SATA drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi...
  • Page 26: Power

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Power The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system. Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis has fi...
  • Page 27: Nic2

    Chapter 3: System Interface NIC2 Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing. NIC1 Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing. Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B- NTR/5015B-NT, this light indicates SATA and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl...
  • Page 28: Hard Drive Carrier Leds

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Hard Drive Carrier LEDs Each hard drive carrier has two LEDs. • Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the drive carrier indi- cates drive activity. A connection to the SAS/SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.
  • Page 29: 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 SuperServer 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT from damage: • Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet.
  • Page 30: General Safety Precautions

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual • Motherboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 31: Esd Precautions

    Chapter 4: System Safety • After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit after ensuring that all connections have been made. ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other.
  • Page 32: Operating Precautions

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5015B- UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.
  • Page 33: Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X7SBU motherboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter.
  • Page 34: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT 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 motherboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up.
  • Page 35 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Use your thumb and index fi nger to hold the CPU at opposite sides. Align pin1 of the CPU (the corner marked with a triangle) with the notched corner of the CPU socket. Gold dot Find the corner of the CPU that Socket key has a semi-circle cutout below a...
  • Page 36 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Installing the Heatsink Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (pre-installed) heatsink reten- tion mechanism.
  • Page 37: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the motherboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfi...
  • Page 38: I/O Ports

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cable to simplify their connection. The red wire in the ribbon cable plugs into pin 1 of JF1. Connect the other end of the cable to the Control Panel printed circuit board, located just behind the system status LEDs in the chassis.
  • Page 39: Installing Memory

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is inter- leaved to improve performance (see step 1).
  • Page 40 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub fl ash memory 1 MB 3.99 (System BIOS) Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 Area Reserved for the 2 MB 3.99 chipset...
  • Page 41: Adding Pci Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Adding PCI Cards PCI Expansion Slots Two riser cards are used to support add-on cards to the system. The SC815TQ- R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis can accommodate one standard size (full height full length) and one low profi le PCI expansion card. When viewed from the chassis front, the standard size card installs to the left and the low-profi...
  • Page 42: Motherboard Details

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Motherboard Details Figure 5-4. SUPER X7SBU Layout (not drawn to scale) Notes: Jumpers not noted are for test purposes only. 5-10...
  • Page 43: X7Sbu Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup X7SBU Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-9) IDE Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Power Force On Open (Normal) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector...
  • Page 44: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions (JPW1) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition ATX Power Connector +3.3V +3.3V The primary ATX power supply con- -12V +3.3V nector meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin specifi...
  • Page 45 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup HDD LED HDD LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED Pin# Defi nition connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive HD Active LED cable to display disk activity.
  • Page 46 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Power Fail LED Power Fail LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The Power Fail LED connection is Pin# Defi nition located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi ni- Ground tions.
  • Page 47 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Universal Serial Bus Headers Universal Serial Bus Headers Pin Defi nitions (USB2/3, USB4/5) Four additional USB headers (USB2/3 USB2 USB3, USB4 and USB4/5) are included on the Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition motherboard.
  • Page 48 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Power LED/Speaker Speaker Connector Pin Defi nitions (J9) On the J9 header, pins 1-4 are for an Pin # Function Defi nition external speaker. See the table on the Speaker data (red wire) right for speaker pin defi nitions. No connection Note: The speaker connector pins are for use with an external speaker.
  • Page 49 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring Pin Defi nitions The Wake-On-Ring header is des- (JWOR) ignated JWOR. This function allows Pin# Defi nition your computer to receive and "wake- Ground (Black) up" by an incoming call to the modem Wake-up when in suspend state.
  • Page 50 Connecting a microswitch to this Pin# Defi nition header allows you to disable the alarm. This feature assumes that Supermicro Ground redundant power supply units are in- stalled in the chassis. If you only have a single power supply installed, you should not connect anything to this jumper to prevent false alarms.
  • Page 51: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose Connector between optional settings. Jumpers Pins create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Jumper Pin 1 is identifi...
  • Page 52 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual LAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 LAN Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPL1/JPL2) or JPL2 to enable or disable the Jumper Setting Defi nition onboard Ethernet (RJ45) ports LAN1 Pins 1-2 Enabled and LAN2, respectively. See the table Pins 2-3 Disabled on the right for jumper settings.
  • Page 53: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

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

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual 5-11 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections Note the following when connecting the fl oppy and hard disk drive cables: • The fl oppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. •...
  • Page 55 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup IDE Connector IDE Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions (IDE) There are no jumpers to con- Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition fi gure the onboard IDE connec- Reset IDE Ground tor. See the table on the right Host Data 7 Host Data 8 for pin defi...
  • Page 56: 5-12 Installing Drivers

    5-12 Installing Drivers After all the hardware and operating system have been installed, you need to install certain drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your motherboard. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-4 should appear.
  • Page 57: Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis. For component installa- tion, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered.
  • Page 58: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim DVD-ROM Drive Slim Floppy Drive (optional) System LEDs Control Panel Drive Bays System Reset Main Power Power Supply Module USB Ports PCI Expansion Slots (w/ riser cards) Mouse/Keyboard COM1 Port VGA Port...
  • Page 59: System Fans

    Replace the failed fan with an identical 4-cm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro: p/n FAN-0086L). Push the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same direc- tion as the arrows on the other fans.
  • Page 60: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Figure 6-2. System Cooling 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 61: 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 SATA 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 SATA drives. Proceed to the next section for instructions.
  • Page 62: Hard Drive Installation

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Hard Drive Installation The hard 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 drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must remain in the chassis.
  • Page 63 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing/Removing a Hard Drive To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. Swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-5). Note: Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot-plug ca- pability of the hard drives.
  • Page 64: Dvd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM and fl oppy drive bays. The 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT accomo- dates only slim-line DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim-line DVD-ROM drive in the 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT server.
  • Page 65: Power Supply

    Information LED on the control panel will blink slowly and remain so until the failed module has been replaced. Replacement modules can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). The power supply modules have a hot-swap capability, meaning you can replace the failed module without powering down the system.
  • Page 66: 5015B-U/5015B-Nt

    If the power supply module fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the module. Replacements can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). As there is only one power supply module in the 5015B-U/5015B-NT, power must be completely removed from the server before removing and replacing the power supply for whatever reason.
  • Page 67 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-6. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply 6-11...
  • Page 68 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Notes 6-12...
  • Page 69: Chapter 7 Bios

    Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to prevent possible boot failure. Note: The SPI BIOS chip used in the X7SBU is not removable. To replace a dam- aged SPI BIOS chip, please send the motherboard to Supermicro for repair.
  • Page 70: Running Setup

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT 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 appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (See the next page).
  • Page 71: 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 72 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the Serial ATA function. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Native Mode Operation Select Serial ATA to use the SATA mode, or select Auto to use the Native Mode for ATA.
  • Page 73 Chapter 7: BIOS Cylinders: This item indicates the number of cylinders detected by the BIOS. Headers: This item indicates the number of headers. Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors. Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum storage capacity in the CHS Format.
  • Page 74: Advanced Setup

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the ar- row keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>.
  • Page 75: Advanced Processor Options

    Chapter 7: BIOS Resume On Modem Ring Select On to “wake your system up” when an incoming call is received by your modem. The options are On and Off. Resume On PME# Select On to “wake your system up” from the PME# of PCI slots. The options are On and Off.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Hyperthreading (Available when supported by the CPU) Set to Enabled to use the Hyperthreading Technology, which will result in in- creased CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Core-Multi-Processing (Available when supported by the CPU) Set to Enabled to use a processor's second core and beyond.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the 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 Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 78: Advanced Chipset Control

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The default setting is GV1/GV3. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. Advanced Chipset Control Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Warning: Use caution when changing the Advanced settings.
  • Page 79: Memory Cache

    Chapter 7: BIOS Memory Cache Cache System BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS to write (cache) data into this reserved memory area.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Cache E000-E3FF Cache E400-E7FF Cache E800-EBFF Cache EC00-EFFF Select Disabled to prevent data stored in the memory block specifi ed from be- ing cached into the CPU cache or a buffer in the Static DROM. Select USWC Caching to use the Uncached, Speculative and Write Combined Mode for the data in the memory block specifi...
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS PCI-Express x4 Slot 3 Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the following: PCI Express Port #3 Select Enabled to always enable PCI-Exp. x4 Port #3. Select Disabled to always disable this port. (If PCI-E x1 Port #1 is disabled, PCI-Exp. x4 Port #3 will be disabled as well.) When set to Auto, PCI-Exp.
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, high- throughout device may benefi t from a greater clock rate. The options are Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h and 00E0h. For Unix, Novelle and other Operating Systems, please select the option: other.
  • Page 83: Dmi Event Logging

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

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Event Logging This setting allows you to Enable or Disable event logging. Mark DMI Events as Read Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark the DMI events as read. Clear All DMI Event Logs Select Yes and press <Enter>...
  • Page 85: Hardware Monitoring

    Chapter 7: BIOS Hardware Monitoring CPU Temperature/System Temperature Fan 1 - Fan 5 If the Auto Fan Control feature is enabled, the BIOS will automatically display the status of each fan as specifi ed. Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans.
  • Page 86: Security Settings

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Security Settings 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 87: Tpm (Trusted Platform Modules) State

    Chapter 7: BIOS Fixed Disk Boot Sector Select Normal to enable the feature of Write-Protect to protect the boot sector on the hard drives from virus intrusion. Password on Boot When set to Enabled, a user will need to key-in a password to enter the system at system boot.
  • Page 88: Physical Presence Operations

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Physical Presence Operations TPM Confi guration was Requested to State: If TPM Support is set to enabled, the Physical Presence Operations submenu will automatically display to indicate the current status of TPM Operations after system reboot.
  • Page 89: Boot Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Settings Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specifi c Help window. All Boot settings are de- scribed in this section.
  • Page 90: Exit

    UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 91: Appendix A Post Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors. Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 93: Appendix B Installing The Windows Os

    South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To confi gure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Confi guration User Guides posted on our web site at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. B-1 Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 for RAID Systems Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD.
  • Page 94 Windows XP/2000/2003 installation. After the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS Installation is completed, the system will automatically reboot. Insert the Supermicro Setup CD that came with your motherboard into the CD Drive during system boot, and the main screen will display.
  • Page 95: Appendix C System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Single Intel® Xeon® 3200/3000 Sequence processors at a front side (system) bus speed of 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz. Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel X48 ICH9R...
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Expansion Slots (see Section 5-6 for details) 5015B-UR/5015B-U: Right side: one PCI-E x8 card (maximum length of 5.5") Left side: a UIO card and one PCI-E x8 card 5015B-NTR/5015B-NT: Right side: one PCI-E x8 card (maximum length of 5.5") Left side: two PCI-E x8 cards Serverboard X7SBU (Extended ATX form factor)
  • Page 97 Appendix C: System Specifi cations 5015B-U/5015B-NT Rated Output Power: 560W (Model# PWS-561-1H20) Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (21A), +12V (43.6A), -12V (0.6A), +5V (25A), +5Vsb (3A) Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F) Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Regulatory Compliance...
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 5015B-UR/5015B-U/5015B-NTR/5015B-NT User's Manual Notes...

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