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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    O N T E N T S Part I. User's Guide Preface 1. Introduction 1.1 System Feature 1.1.1 Front View 1.1.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 1.1.3 Rear View 1.1.4 Inner View 1.1.5 Power LED Indication 1.2 System Specifications 1.3 Mainboard Layout 1.3.1 Block Diagram 1.3.2 Mainboard Layout 2.
  • Page 3 O N T E N T S 4.1.9 Chipset Configuration Menu 4.1.10 Power Menu 4.1.11 Exit Menu 4.2 Jumper Setting 4.2.1 PCI-X Speed Setting(J22, J26) 4.2.2 VGA Enable / Disable(J18) 4.2.3 Clear CMOS(JP1) 4.2.4 Geographical ID Setting 4.2.5 Jumper Setting on the SATA BP 5.

  • Page 4: Part I. User's Guide

    User's Guide Part I.

  • Page 5: Preface

    NOTE: For any up-to-date version of this document, please see our web site at www.uniwide.com. UNIWIDE Technologies, Inc. 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 written consent.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    XtremeServer of fers the best in class for each of these challenges by employing the latest technology designed by a specialized sever team. The XtremeServer 1322 1U Rackmount Server is a high-performance barebone system powered by Dual AMD Opteron Processors, nVIDIA nForce Professional 2200 &...

  • Page 7: System Feature

    1.1 System Feature 1.1.1 Front View a. Slim CD-ROM Drive d. Hard Disk Drive b. Front Panel Controls and Indicators e. Front Bezel c. FDD Ejector button f. Mounting Bracket 1.1.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators b c d e a.

  • Page 8: Rear View

    1.1.3 Rear View g h i a. AC Power Inlet g. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port b. PCI-Express x16 Slot h. USB Ports c. PCI-X Slot i. IEEE 1394 Port d. System Geographical ID Switch j. GbE LAN Port(IPMI) e. VGA Port k.

  • Page 9: Inner View

    1.1.4 Inner View 1.1.4 Inner View a. Power Supply a. Power Supply e. Memory DIMM Slots e. Memory DIMM Slots b. Silm FDD b. Silm FDD f. Heatsink f. Heatsink c. Silm CD-ROM c. Silm CD-ROM g. PCI-Express Add-on Card g.

  • Page 10: System Specifications

    1.2 System Specifications Processor Dual mPGA 940-pin ZIF sockets Supports up to 2P/4C Dual-Core AMD Opteron 200 Series processors Integrated 128bit DDR memory controller Chipset NVIDIA nForce Professional 2200 AMD-8132 PCI-X 2.0 Tunnel NVIDIA nForce Professional 2050 (1322VA-02) Winbond Super I/O chip Analog Devices hardware monitoring chip Memory 128-bit dual channel memory bus...

  • Page 11: System Management

    Integrated I/O Rear I/O One VGA port One serial port One PS/2 keyboard & mouse port Two USB 2.0 ports Two RJ45 GbE ports One IEEE-1394a (Firewire) port One VHDCI external SCSI connector (1322ES-01) Front LED Panel Two USB 2.0 ports LEDs: Power / GbE LAN1 / GbE LAN2 / ID / System Fault Switches: System ID / Reset / Power System Management...

  • Page 12: Power Supply

    Power Supply 500W cold-swap single Power Supply with PFC function AC Input: 100-240 VAC at 50/60 MHz; 8-4A Form Factor 1U (H x W x D): 43.5 x 430.0 x 698 mm (1.7 x 16.9 x 27.5 inch) Regulatory CE(EMC) : EN55022(EMI), EN55024(EMS), EN61000-3-2(Harmonic), EN61000-3-3(Flicker) CE(LVD) : EN60950 CB : IEC 60950 FCC : FCC 15 Subpart A...

  • Page 13: Mainboard Layout

    1.3 Mainboard Layout 1.3.1 Block Diagram SATA X2 Nvidia 2050 AIC7902 Nvidia POGO CK8-04 AMD-8132 2200 LINK 2 LINK 2 LINK 1 LINK 1...

  • Page 14: Mainboard Layout

    1.3.2 Mainboard Layout BROADCOM BROADCOM UNIWIDE PCI Express x16 slot AMD Opteron Socket 940 - CPU0 Two Broadcom PCI Express GbE ports AMD Opteron Socket 940 - CPU1 Adaptec AIC-7902W SCSI Host Adapter Registered ECC DDR memory Slots 68P SCSI Connector NVIDIA nForce Professional 2200 VHDCI External SCSI Connector...

  • Page 15: Important Safety Information

    2. Important Safety Information Only a technically qualified person shall access, integrate, configure, and service this product. To avoid personal injury or property damage, read, observe, and adhere to all of the following safety instructions and information before you begin installing the product. 2.1 Intended application uses This product was evaluated as information technology equipment (ITE), which may be installed in offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar commercial type locations.
  • Page 16 2.3 Earth-grounded socket outlets CAUTION To avoid electrical shock, the system power cord(s) must be plugged into socket-outlet(s) that is provided with a suitable earth ground. The system will be provided with the following marking: Connect only to properly earthed socket outlet. 2.4 Before you remove the access covers CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, the following safety instructions apply whenever accessing inside...

  • Page 17: Cooling And Airflow

    2.7 Cooling and Airflow CAUTION For proper cooling and airflow, always install all access covers before turning on the system. Operating the system for longer than five minutes without the covers in place can cause overheating and damage to system components. 2.8 Battery CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

  • Page 18: System Installation

    Heatsink Pad Accessory Box Heatsink Box System Bottom Cushion XtremeServer 1322 System System Top Cushion CAUTION In setting the product out of the box, hold it in the middle and not the cushion. Depending on the weight of the product, two people together should lift it.

  • Page 19: Packing List

    Unpack the package and check if all items listed below are present. If any item contained in the package is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer for replacement. In addition, keep the box and packing materials for possible future use. XtremeServer 1322 Slide Rail CPU Heatsink...

  • Page 20: Environmental Specifications

    3.1.3 Environmental Specifications Place In front of the system, minimum 25" of the space is needed for using and managing the system. In rear of the system, minimum 30" of the space is needed for managing the system and airflow. Power supply Before installing the system, check the power capacity of the place where the system is installed.

  • Page 21: Install Rail For Mounting The System On The Rack

    3.1.4 Install Rail for Mounting the System on the Rack This section provides information on installing the system into a rack unit with the slide rails provided. Slide Rail Slide rails consist of two sections: an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed slide rail that secures directly to the rack itself.
  • Page 22 Installing the Outer Rails As shown in picture below, put the rear of outer rail on right place of the rear-mounting frame, and fit it on the front-mounting frame. You can fit the outer rails on the rack very easily and then eventually you can reduce the assembly time.

  • Page 23: Install System At The Rack Cabinet

    3.1.5 Install System at the Rack CAUTION Remove all the cables from system before installing. CAUTION System can be heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, get help to lift and stabilize the system during installation or removal, especially when the system is not fastened to the rails.

  • Page 24: Installing User Serviceable Component

    3.2 Installing User Serviceable Component 3.2.1 CPU System mainboard accommodates AMD Opteron micro-PGA Socket 940 processors at 2000 MT (Mega Transfer per second). You must insert a CPU into CPU socket 0 (CPU0) first before installing one in CPU socket 1 (CPU1). The correct CPU installation sequence is CPU0, CPU1.
  • Page 25 Lower the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position.

  • Page 26: Memory

    3.2.2 Memory The system mainboard uses Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM). Two pair's banks are available; each bank supports one CPU with Hyper Transport Technology. The memory DIMMs accommodates PC2100/2700/3200(DDR266/DDR333/DDR400) and Double Data Rate Memory (DDR) memory modules in 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB, 4GB combinations. Total memory size for one mainboard is up to 64GB.
  • Page 27 NOTICE How do we distinguish between single-rank and double-rank registered DDR DIMM Modules? Both x4 and x8 registered DIMMs come in single-rank (single-sided) and double-rank (double-sided) configurations. A single-rank x8 ECC DDR DIMM has 9 devices on the module and comes in two different styles.
  • Page 28 (Example 3) 184-Pin Double-Rank x8 ECC DDR SDRAM DIMM Devive Front Register Register Devive Back (Example 4) 184-Pin Single-Rank x4 ECC DDR SDRAM DIMM Devive Front Register Register Devive Back (Example 5) 184-Pin Double-Rank x4 ECC DDR SDRAM DIMM Devive Front Stacked Device...

  • Page 29: Memory Installation Procedure

    3.2.2.1 Memory Installation Procedure Locate the DIMM modules UNIWIDE Make sure the DIMM's pins are facing down, and check that the pin arrangement on the memory module resembles the one pictured below. 80 Pins 104 Pins CAUTION Always populate H0 DIMM socket before installing memory modules in the H1 DIMM sockets.
  • Page 30 Insert the module into the socket and press down evenly on both ends firmly until the DIMM is securely in place. (The tabs of the DIMM socket will close-up to hold the DIMM in place when the DIMM is properly installed into the socket.) Module Retaining Notch...

  • Page 31: Hard Disk Drives

    3.2.3 Hard Disk Drives NOTICE When you install hard disk drive into the system, we recommend using slot #0 first. Slot #1 Slot #0 HDD ID Configuration HDD Type Slot #1 Slot #0 SATA ID 4 ID 1 SCSI ID 1 ID 0...

  • Page 32: Pci Add-On Cards

    3.2.4 PCI Add-on Cards WARNING Please power off your power supply completely when adding removing any expansion card or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion card. WARNING Please again check add-on card type when adding expansion card to slot. PCI-X slot can't support exclusive 5V add-on card.

  • Page 33: Bios And Jumper Setup

    4. BIOS and Jumper Setup 4.1 BIOS This chapter discusses the AMI BIOS Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The Setup program allows users modifying the basic system configurations according to their requirements. This special information is then stored in battery-backed RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

  • Page 34: Updating Bios Setup

    4.1.2 Updating BIOS Setup Creating a bootable floppy disk A. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type: format A : /S then press <Enter>. B. Microsoft Windows environment ( Microsoft Windows 95/98 only ) Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.

  • Page 35: Using Setup

    4.1.3 Using Setup In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, press <Esc> to quit. The following table provides more details about how to navigate in the Setup program using the keyboard. Function Up Arrow( ) Key Move to the previous item Down Arrow( ) Key Move to the next item...

  • Page 36: Main Menu

    4.1.4 Main Menu This is the first screen that is displayed when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Each tab lined on the top of the screen represents each different menu. The following picture shows the main menu. Main menu shows the information of BIOS version, date and ID; processor type, speed and count;...

  • Page 37: Advanced Menu

    4.1.5 Advanced Menu You can make these modifications on the advanced menu. 4.1.5.1 CPU Configuration Submenu In CPU configuration, you can set up CPU frequency and enable/disable the Error Reporting. GART error reporting should remain disabled for the normal operation.
  • Page 38 Feature Options Description Disable This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. GART Error This driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Enable Reporting This option determines the method used for programming CPU MTRR Continuous MTRRs when 4GB or more of memory is present. Discrete leaves Mapping Discrete the PCI hole below the 4GB boundary undescribed.

  • Page 39: Ide Configuration Submenu

    4.1.5.2 IDE Configuration Submenu You can make the selections on IDE Configuration menu. Feature Options Description Disable: disable the integrated IDE controller Disable OnBoard Primary: enable only the Primary IDE controller Primary PCI IDE Secondary: enable only the Secondary IDE controller Secondary Controller Both: enable both IDE controllers.

  • Page 40: Floppy Configuration Submenu

    4.1.5.3 Floppy Configuration Submenu Feature Options Description Disabled 5 1/2" 360 KB Select Floppy A or Floppy B and then selects Floppy Configuration 5 1/2" 1.2 MB floppy-diskette type installed in your system. 3 1/2" 720 KB 3 1/2" 1.44 MB 3 1/2"...
  • Page 41 4.1.5.4 Super IO Submenu Feature Options Description OnBoard Floppy Disabled Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. Controlle Enabled Disabled Serial Port1 3F8/IRQ4 Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Address 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Disabled Serial Port2 2F8/IRQ3 Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Address 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3...
  • Page 42 4.1.5.5 ACPI Configuration Submenu Feature Options Description ACPI Aware O/S Enable: O/S supports ACPI ACPI Configuration Yes/No Disable: O/S doesn't support ACPI 4.1.5.6 Hyper Transport Configuration Submenu To set up the hyper transport speed and bandwidth, you can adjust over this menu. The incorrect manipulation will impede the system running.
  • Page 43 4.1.5.7 MPS Configuration Submenu 4.1.5.8 PCI Express Configuration Submenu Enable/Disable PCI Express L0 and L1 link power states.
  • Page 44 4.1.5.9 AMD PowerNow Configuration Submenu 4.1.5.10 Remote Access Configuration Submenu...

  • Page 45: Usb Configuration Submenu

    4.1.5.11 USB Configuration Submenu Feature Options Description Disabled USB Controller Enables USB controller. USB 1.1 Only Support USB 1.1+ USB 2.0 Enables support for legacy USB Legacy USB Disabled/Enabled/ Auto option disables legacy support if no USB Support Auto device connected. USB 2.0 HiSpeed Configures the USB 2.0 controller in...
  • Page 46 4.1.5.12 Onboard Device Configuration Submenu...

  • Page 47: Pci Pnp Menu

    4.1.6 PCI PnP Menu PCI PnP Menu 1 PCI PnP Menu 2...
  • Page 48 Feature Options Description Yes: lets the O/S configure PnP devices not required for Plug & Play O/S boot if your system has a Plug and Play O/S. Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer 32, 64, 96, 128, PCI Latency Timer 160, 192, 224, 248 register.

  • Page 49: Boot Menu

    4.1.7 Boot Menu Feature Options Description Disabled Quick Boot Allow BIOS to skip tests while booting Enabled Disabled: Display normal POST messages Disabled Quiet Boot Enabled Enabled: Display OEM logo Add-on ROM Force BIOS Set display mode for option ROM Display Mode Keep Current Bootup Num-Lock...

  • Page 50: Security Menu

    4.1.8 Security Menu Security Menu 1: Change Supervisor Password Security Menu 2: Change User Password...
  • Page 51 Security Menu 3: Clear User Password Security Menu 4: Boot Sector Virus Protection...
  • Page 52 Feature Options Description Change Supervisor Install or change the password Password Change User Install or change the password Password Setup: check password while invoking setup Clear User Password Always: check password while invoking setup as well as on each boot Disabled Boot Sector Virus Enable/Disable boot sector virus protection...

  • Page 53: Chipset Configuration Menu

    4.1.9 Chipset Configuration Menu 4.1.9.1 NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Submenu...
  • Page 54 Memory Configuration Submenu Feature Options Description It can be set by the code using AUTO, or if you Auto Memclock Mode use LIMIT, you can set one of the standards. Limit Interleaving allows memory accesses to be Auto Bank Interleaving spread out over BANKS on the same node, or Disabled across NODES, decreasing access contention...

  • Page 55: Ecc Configuration Submenu

    4.1.9.2 ECC Configuration Submenu Feature Options Description Disabled Master ECC Enables support on all nodes for Master ECC Enable Enabled ECC error detect and correction. Disabled DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and DRAM ECC Enable Enabled correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity.

  • Page 56: Options Description

    4.1.9.3 IOMMU Mode Submenu Feature Options Description AGP Present Set GART size in systems without AGP, or IOMMU Mode Disabled disable altogether. Some OSes require valid 32MB GART for proper operation. If AGP is present, 64MB select appropriate option to ensure proper AGP 128MB operation.

  • Page 57: Power Menu

    4.1.10 Power Menu The Power menu items allow you to change the power management settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. Feature Options Description Power Management / Disabled Enable or disable APM Enabled LAN & PME Resume Disabled Enabled or disabled Internal 802.3 MAC to Enabled...

  • Page 58: Exit Menu

    4.1.11 Exit Menu Feature Description Exit system setup after saving the changes Save Changes and Exit F10 key can be used for this operation Exit system setup without saving the changes Discard Changes and Exit ESC key can be used for this operation Discard changes done so far to any of the setup question Discard Changes F7 key can be used for this operation...
  • Page 59 NOTICE Any wrong values setting may cause system to malfunction. Therefore, UNIWIDE suggests loading optimal defaults while any error happens.

  • Page 60: Jumper Setting

    4.2 Jumper Setting This section covers the jumper setting. Refer to the following illustration for the location of the jumpers. BROADCOM BROADCOM UNIWIDE PCI-X Speed CHB(J22) PCI-X Speed CHA(J26) VGA Enable / Disable(J18) Clear CMOS(JP1)

  • Page 61: Pci-X Speed Setting(J22, J26)

    4.2.1 PCI-X Speed Setting(J22, J26) PCI-X speed can be selected by the switch. Please follow the below instruction. BROADCOM BROADCOM UNIWIDE 1 Off: 2 Off - 133MHz 1 On: 2 Off - 100MHz 1 Off: 2 On - 66MHz...

  • Page 62: Vga Enable / Disable(J18)

    4.2.2 VGA Enable / Disable(J18) This header lets you set your VGA port function. You can choose enable or disable this function or not. Onboard VGA can be disabled by setting this jumper on. Disable Enable(default) 4.2.3 Clear CMOS(JP1) The onboard button cell battery powers the CMOS RAM. It contains all the BIOS setup information.

  • Page 63: Geographical Id Setting

    4.2.4 Geographical ID Setting ID switch is used to decide identification, CPU number and type of server. ServerDome is monitoring on the basis of identification, CPU number and type of server. CAUTION You have to install the ID switch before BMC F/W update. ID Assignment This sets up identification information of server.

  • Page 64: Jumper Setting On The Sata Bp

    4.2.5 Jumper Setting on the SATA BP Jumper is used to decide which controller we will use in system. Default setting is "ON" for on-board SATA controller. If you want to use add-on SATA controller, you also have to set the switch to "ON" like below picture. Default Setting is "ON"...

  • Page 65: Software & Utilities

    5. Software & Utilities 5.1 NVRAID 5.1.1 Basic Configuration Instruction The following are the basic steps for configuring NVRAID 5.1.1.1 Non-Bootable RAID Array Choose the hard disks that are to be RAID enabled in the system BIOS. Specify the RAID level, either Mirroring (RAID 1), Striping (RAID 0), Striping and Mirroring (RAID 0+1), or Spanning (JBOD) and create the desired RAID array.

  • Page 66: Setting Up The Bios

    5.1.2 Setting up the BIOS Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup. Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals, then press Enter. Use the arrow keys to select the RAID Config (see the picture), then press Enter. From the RAID Config window, "enable"...

  • Page 67: Entering The Raid Bios Setup Basic Configuration Instruction

    5.1.3 Entering the RAID BIOS Setup Basic Configuration Instruction After rebooting your system, wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press F10. The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process prior to loading the OS. Press <N>, and the NVIDIA RAID Utility-Define a New Array window will appears(See the picture).
  • Page 68 In upper picture 1.0.M means the hard drive is attached to Adapter 1, Channel 0, and the drive is set to Master. The following is a list of all possible combinations: 1.0.M Adapter 1, Channel 0, Master 1.1.M Adapter 1, Channel 1, Master 1.2.M Adapter 1, Channel 2, Master Serial ATA...
  • Page 69 the below picture illustrates the Define a New Array window after two disks have been assigned as RAID1 array disks.
  • Page 70 5.1.3.3 Completing the RAID BIOS Setup After assigning your RAID array disks, press F7. The Clear disk data prompt appears. Press Y to clear all drive data. The Array List screen appears, where you can review the RAID arrays that you have set up. Use the arrow keys to select the array that you want to set up, and then press Enter.
  • Page 71 The Array Detail screen shows information about the array that you selected, such as Striping Block used, RAID Mode, Striping Width, Disk Model Name, and disk capacity. If you want to mark this disk as empty and wipe out all its contents then press C. At the prompt, press Y to wipe out all the data, otherwise press N.

  • Page 72: Nvidia Raid Utility Installation

    5.1.4 NVIDIA RAID Utility installation 5.1.4.1 Installing the NVIDIA RAID Software Under Windows (For Non-bootable RAID Array) This section describes how to setup the application and install the RAID software which will upgrade the Windows IDE driver and install the RAID driver. Start the nForce Setup program to open the NVIDIA Windows nForce Drivers page.
  • Page 73 5.1.4.2 Installing the RAID Driver (For bootable RAID Array) After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD, and the Windows Setup program starts. Press F6 and wait for the Windows Setup screen to appear. Specify the NVIDIA drivers: Insert the floppy that has the RAID dirver, press S, then press Enter.
  • Page 74 Select "NVIDIA RAID CLASS DIRVER" and then press Enter Press S again at the Specify Devices screen, then press Enter. Select " NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller" and then press Enter. The following Windows Setup screen appears listing both drivers: Press Enter to continue with operating system Installation, Be sure to copy the files from the floppy is complete, then take out the floppy.

  • Page 75: Adaptec Scsi With Hostraid(Optional)

    5.2 Adaptec SCSI with HostRAID(Optional) This chapter provides information on the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) BIOS setup utility and allows you to configure the SCSI subsystem for optimum use. You may need to run the SCSI BIOS setup utility when: You want to change the default SCSI controller settings for customized features.
  • Page 76 Selecting the Management Type The following screen will appear after you select the SCSI channel you intend to manage. The menu will list two categories for you to choose what to do with the SCSI channel. Move the cursor to the desired function and press <Enter>. Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings Use this option for SCSI controller configurations.
  • Page 77 5.2.2 Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings There are 8 items in the "Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings" screen. These items display or allow you to change the SCSI controller's settings. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then press <Enter> to select the value you want in each item or enter each item's sub-menu screen. 5.2.2.1 SCSI Bus Interface Definitions SCSI Controller ID The item is used to assign a SCSI ID to the SCSI controller.

  • Page 78: Additional Options

    5.2.2.2 Additional Options Boot Device Configuration Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen. Boot SCSI Controllers Select either SCSI channel A (AIC-7902 A) or channel B (AIC-7902 B) to boot up the SCSI subsystem. Boot SCSI ID Specify a SCSI device to become the boot device by selecting its SCSI ID. Setting options: [0]~[15].
  • Page 79 SCSI Device Configuration Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu screen appear. The sub-menu screen allows you to specify the configuration for each device on the SCSI bus. Sync Transfer Rate (MB/Sec) The field allows you to specify the maximum synchronous data transfer rate depending on the type of each SCSI device.
  • Page 80 Send Start Unit Command When set to Yes, the SCSI controller sends the Start Unit command to the specified SCSI device during bootup. The interface powers up the SCSI device on-at-a-time during bootup, reducing the load on the computer's power supply. Setting options: [Yes], [No].
  • Page 81 Advanced Configuration Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen for advanced configuration. Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization Selecting [Enabled] will reset the SCSI bus the first time the SCSI controller is initialized. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Display <Ctrl><A> Message During BIOS Initialization When enabled, the message "Press <Ctrl><A>...
  • Page 82 Domain Validation When enabled, these options are available if they are implemented in the device drivers. However, this option is not supported by the BIOS. Support Removable Disks Under Int13 as Fixed Disks When [Boot Only] is selected, only the removable media drive designated as the boot device will be treated as a hard disk drive.
  • Page 83 5.2.2.3 BIOS Information Interrupt (IRQ) Channel Displays the IRQ line assigned to the SCSI channel. I/O Port Address Displays the I/O port address assigned to the SCSI channel.

  • Page 84: Disk Utilities

    5.2.3 Disk Utilities Select the SCSI device, which you want to manage by highlighting the item and press <Enter>. The following dialog box appears. Select the function you want to perform. Format Disk The utility performs low-level formatting of a hard disk drive. The function might take several hours to complete.

  • Page 85: Serverdome

    Xtreme XtremeServer (ServerDome Agent)

  • Page 86: Part Ii. Technical Guide

    Technical Guide Part Il.

  • Page 87: Removing & Installing System Components

    1. Removing & Installing System Components 1.1 Installing the CD-ROM Drive Screw two brackets and the interface board to the CD-ROM. Locate the CD-ROM kit right into the place on the chassis and then slide it forward. Push the lock tension down to secure the CD-ROM kit. Install the FFC(Flexible Flat Cable) of CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 88: Installing The Floppy Disk Drive

    1.2 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Install the FDD with two mounting bracket. Install the FDD with two mounting brackets in the plastic housing as shown below. Install the FDD cable to backplane. CAUTION Face the conduct side down and lock the connector to secure the cable. Do not treat the connector by force.
  • Page 89 Push the button and slide the front LED panel back into the system. To use the FDD, push the blue button and it will come up to the front. Close the FDD Use the FDD...

  • Page 90: Installing The Hard Disk Drive

    1.3 Installing the Hard Disk Drive Remove the blank disk from the disk carrier and secure HDD to the carrier with four screws. Keep the blank disk for the future use. Blank Disk Insert the disk carrier into the bay and then close the handle to lock. Removing the HDD carrier: push the release button of the carrier and gently pull the drive carrier outward.

  • Page 91: Removing The Power Supply Unit

    1.4 Removing the Power Supply Unit CAUTION In removing the power supply, handle the unit with care because it is heavy. Raise the lever up to its full extent. Lift up and remove the power supply unit. 1.5 Replacing the Cooling Fan Unit WARNING Do not remove the fan module while operating the system.

  • Page 92: Replacing The Interface Unit

    1.6 Replacing the Interface Unit 1.6.1 Interface Board(IFB) Unit and Backplane Unit CAUTION Before installing IFB, remove HDD carrier and locate FDD forward. Secure the backplane board on the backplane bracket with two screws and the interface board on the interface bracket with three screws. Assemble the interface board unit into the backplane board unit.

  • Page 93: Installing The Cable(Scsi, Sata)

    1.6.2 Installing the Cable ( SCSI, SATA ) Installing the SCSI Cable SCSI cable way CAUTION Routing SCSI cable should be prior to installing Interface unit. SCSI Cable SCSI Cable Install the interface unit into the chassis and connect the SCSI cable to the backplane.

  • Page 94: Removing The Ac Cable Unit

    1.7 Removing the AC Cable Unit Remove the power supply unit first. Push the lever and lift up the AC strip.

  • Page 95: Installing The Motherboard

    1.8 Installing the Motherboard CAUTION In order to remove or install the motherboard, remove the power module, AC strip unit, Interface unit, PCI riser card unit and Cooling FAN unit beforehand. Attach two CPU back-plates on the bottom side of motherboard. CAUTION Remove the paper covers from top sides of the heatsink back-plate before use.

  • Page 96: Installing The Heatsink

    1.9 Installing the Heatsink CAUTION Make sure that thermal interface material should be on the bottom side of the heatsink. Heatsink Processor CPU Socket Heatsink Backplate 1.10 Installing the Front Bezel Locate the front bezel on the chassis as shown below. Slide the bezel toward the left until it makes the click sound.

  • Page 97: Appendix

    Appendix A. BIOS Post Code AMIBIOS8 Check Point and Beep Code List The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS.
  • Page 98 Checkpoint Description System is waking from ACPI S3 state Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is OK.
  • Page 99 Checkpoint Description Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text information. Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any OEM specific information. Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information. Initializes DMAC-1 &...
  • Page 100 Checkpoint Description Wait for user input at configuration display if needed. Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. De-initializes the ADM module. Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot. End of POST initialization of chipset registers. Save system context for ACPI. Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h).

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