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  • Page 1 UPER ® UPER ERVER ® 5018A-MLTN4 Revision 1.0b...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    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 SuperServer 5018A-MLTN4. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 5018A-MLTN4 is a 1U rackmount server based on the SC512L- 200B server chassis and the Super A1SAM-2550F motherboard.
  • Page 4 SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the A1SAM-2550F motherboard, in- cluding the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing main memory and when reconfiguring the motherboard.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Server Chassis Features ................1-3 System Power ....................1-3 SATA Subsystem ..................... 1-3 Control Panel ....................1-3 Cooling System ....................1-3 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-5 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 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-1 Reset ....................... 3-1 Power ......................3-1 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-2 Overheat/Fan Fail LED ................... 3-2 NIC2 ........................ 3-2 NIC1 ........................ 3-2 HDD ......................... 3-3 Power ......................
  • Page 8 SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Memory Support ..................5-6 Memory Population Guidelines ............... 5-6 Adding PCI Cards ................... 5-7 Motherboard Details ..................5-8 Motherboard Layout ..................5-8 A1SAM-2550F Quick Reference Table ............5-8 Connector Definitions ................... 5-10 ATX Power Connector ................5-10 Power Button ...................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents PCI-E Slot SMB Enable ................5-18 BIOS Recovery Enable ................5-19 USB Wake-Up Enable ................5-19 5-11 Onboard Indicators ..................5-19 LAN Port LEDs ..................5-19 IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs ............... 5-19 Onboard Power LED ................5-20 Overheat/PWR Fail/Fan Fail LED ............
  • Page 10 SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    200B 1U chassis and the A1SAM-2550F motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperServer 5018A-MLTN4 (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the system, as listed below: •...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    UPER ERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Motherboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 5018A-MLTN4 lies the A1SAM-2550F, an embed- ded processor motherboard. Below are the main features of the A1SAM-2550F. See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the motherboard. Processors The A1SAM-2550F supports a single Intel®...

  • Page 13: Server Chassis Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC512L-200B chassis. System Power The SC512L-200B chassis includes a single 200W power supply. SATA Subsystem The SC512L-200B chassis was designed to support two internal 3.5" SATA hard drives.

  • Page 14: System Block Diagram

    UPER ERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Figure 1-1. A1SAM-2550F Motherboard: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. Rangeley FLASH 128Mb AVOTON SOC PCIE x 8 JPCIE1 PCIE 2.0 x 8 SLOT PEG [8..15] JPCIE2 PCIE 2.0 x 4 SLOT (Optional)

  • Page 15: 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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 16 UPER ERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5018A-MLTN4 up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processor and memory preinstalled.

  • Page 18: Warnings And Precautions

    UPER ERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units. Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions • Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

  • Page 19: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera- ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera- ture (Tmra).

  • Page 20: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 5018A-MLTN4 into a rack unit with the optional rack rails. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.

  • Page 21: Installing The Inner Rail Extension

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Inner Rail Extension The SC512F includes chassis ears that you must remove before installing the rails. Removing the Chassis Ears 1. Locate and remove the three screws holding the chassis ear in place. 2. Repeat step on with the other chassis ear. Figure 2-2.

  • Page 22: Installing The Outer Rails To The Rack

    UPER ERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Secure to the Rear of the Rack Attach Outer Rack Rails Together Secure to the Front of the Rack Figure 2-3. Assembling the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Server Installation SCALE 0.380 Figure 2-4. Installing the Outer Rails to the Server Rack Note: this figure is for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers to the bot- tom of a rack first. Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing.

  • Page 24: Installing The Chassis Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Figure 2-5. Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing the Chassis 1. Confirm that the inner rails are attached to the chassis. Also, confirm that the outer rails are installed on the rack. 2.

  • Page 25: Mid-Mount Telco Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Mid-Mount Telco Rack The SC512.supports Telco rack installation. The SC512 chassis compact design allows the chassis to be installed into a Telco rack without the use of rails. Place Chassis Ears Here Figure 2-6. Placing the Chassis Ears for Telco Rack Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack in Mid-Mount Position Instaling into a Mid-Mount Position Rack 1.
  • Page 26 UPER ERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual SCALE SCALE Figure 2-7. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack 1. Hold the chassis in the telco rack and screw the chassis to the rack using the three screw holes located in the chassis ears. 2.

  • 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 SATA drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    UPER ERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC512L-200B chassis has five 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 Channel activity for all HDDs. This light indicates SATA drive activity on the 5018A- MLTN4 when flashing. Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
  • Page 30 UPER ERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 31: About Standardized Warning Statements

    Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis. These warnings may also be found on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/ about/policies/safety_information.cfm. Warning Definition Warning! This warning symbol means danger.
  • Page 32 SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut.
  • Page 33 Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫جسذٌة‬ ‫اصابة‬ ً‫تتسبب ف‬ ‫حالة ٌوكي أى‬ ً‫اًك ف‬ ‫خطز‬ ًٌ‫ٌع‬ ‫هذا الزهز‬ !‫تحذٌز‬ ‫الذوائز‬ ‫بالوخاطز الٌاجوة عي‬ ‫ي على علن‬ ، ‫ك‬ ‫هعذات‬ ‫تعول على أي‬ ‫قبل أى‬ ‫الكهزبائٍة‬ ‫حىادث‬ ‫أي‬ ‫وقىع‬ ‫وٌع‬ ‫ل‬ ‫الىقائٍة‬...

  • Page 34: Installation Instructions

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Installation Instructions Warning! Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. 設置手順書 システムを電源に接続する前に、 設置手順書をお読み下さい。 警告 将此系统连接电源前,请先阅读安装说明。 警告 將系統與電源連接前，請先閱讀安裝說明。 Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación.

  • Page 35: Circuit Breaker

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Circuit Breaker Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A. サーキッ ト ・ ブレーカー この製品は、 短絡 （過電流） 保護装置がある建物での設置を前提としています。 保護装置の定格が250 V、...

  • Page 36: Power Disconnection Warning

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual 경고! 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 의존합니다. 보호장치의 정격이 반드시 250V(볼트), 20A(암페어)를 초과하지 않도록 해야 합니다. Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van uw electrische installatie. Controleer of het beveiligde aparaat niet groter gedimensioneerd is dan 220V, 20A.
  • Page 37 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema. Attention Le système doit être débranché...

  • Page 38: Equipment Installation

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Equipment Installation Warning! Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. 機器の設置 トレーニングを受け認定された人だけがこの装置の設置、 交換、 またはサービスを許可 されています。 警告 只有经过培训且具有资格的人员才能进行此设备的安装、更换和维修。 警告 只有經過受訓且具資格人員才可安裝、更換與維修此設備。 Warnung Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem, qualifiziertem Personal gestattet werden.

  • Page 39: Restricted Area

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door geschoold en gekwalificeerd personeel. Restricted Area Warning! This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.

  • Page 40: Battery Handling

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual ‫אזור עם גישה מוגבלת‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫יש להתקין את היחידה באזורים שיש בהם הגבלת גישה. הגישה ניתנת בעזרת‬ .)'‫כלי אבטחה בלבד (מפתח, מנעול וכד‬ ‫محظورة‬ ‫مناطق‬ ٍ‫نتركُبها ف‬ ‫هذه انىحذة‬ ‫تخصيص‬ ‫تم‬ ،‫أداة خاصت‬ ‫من خالل استخذاو‬ ‫فقط‬...
  • Page 41 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.

  • Page 42: Redundant Power Supplies

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Redundant Power Supplies Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. 冗長電源装置 このユニッ トは複数の電源装置が接続されている場合があります。 ユニッ トの電源を切るためには、 すべての接続を取り外さなければなりません。 警告 此部件连接的电源可能不止一个，必须将所有电源断开才能停止给该部件供电。 警告 此裝置連接的電源可能不只一個，必須切斷所有電源才能停止對該裝置的供電。 Warnung Dieses Gerät kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben. Um sicherzustellen, dass der Einheit kein trom zugeführt wird, müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden.

  • Page 43: Backplane Voltage

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫امداد الطاقة‬ ‫بوحدات‬ ‫عدة اتصاالت‬ ‫جهاز‬ ‫ال‬ ‫يكون لهذا‬ ‫قد‬ ‫الكهرباء‬ ‫عن‬ ‫وحدة‬ ‫ال‬ ‫لعسل‬ ‫كافة االتصاالت‬ ‫يجب إزالة‬ 경고! 이 장치에는 한 개 이상의 전원 공급 단자가 연결되어 있을 수 있습니다. 이 장치에 전원을...

  • Page 44: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual ‫מתח בפנל האחורי‬ !‫הרה‬ ‫אז‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬ .‫העבודה‬ ‫اللىحة‬ ‫أوالطاقة المىجىدة على‬ ‫التيار الكهزبائي‬ ‫مه‬ ‫خطز‬ ‫هناك‬ ‫هذا الجهاس‬ ‫خدمة‬ ‫كه حذرا عند‬ ‫يعمل‬ ‫النظام‬ ‫عندما يكىن‬ 경고! 시스템이...

  • Page 45: Product Disposal

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention L'équipement doit être installé conformément aux normes électriques nationales et locales. ‫תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים‬ ‫התקנת‬ ‫المتعلقة‬ ‫المحلية والىطىية‬ ‫قىاويه‬ ‫يجب أن يمتثل لل‬ ‫الكهربائية‬...

  • Page 46: Hot Swap Fan Warning

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales. Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent.
  • Page 47 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems 警告 當您從機架移除風扇裝置，風扇可能仍在轉動。小心不要將手指、螺絲起子和其他 物品太靠近風扇。 Warnung Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird. Halten Sie Finger, Schraubendreher und andere Gegenstände von den Öffnungen des Lüftergehäuses entfernt. ¡Advertencia! Los ventiladores podran dar vuelta cuando usted quite ell montaje del ventilador del chasis.

  • Page 48: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL or CSA -certified cables (that have UL/CSA shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by Supermicro only. 電源コードとACアダプター 製品を設置する場合、 提供または指定された接続ケーブル、 電源コードとACアダプター...
  • Page 49 Appareils électroménagers et de loi sur la sécurité Matériel interdit l'utilisation de UL ou CSA câbles certifiés qui ont UL ou CSA indiqué sur le code pour tous les autres appareils électriques que les produits désignés par Supermicro seulement.
  • Page 50 SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Notes 4-20...

  • Page 51: Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the A1SAM-2550F motherboard into the SC813MFTQ-202CB chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference.

  • Page 52: Unpacking

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Unpacking The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis- charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Motherboard Installation This section explains the first step of physically mounting the A1SAM-2550F into the SC813MFTQ-202CB chassis.

  • Page 53: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Connecting Cables Now that the motherboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data 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 to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.

  • Page 54: Rear I/O Ports

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Ground 3.3 V FP PWRLED HDD LED 3.3V Stby NIC1 Link LED 3.3V Stby 3.3V Stby NIC2 Link LED OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/ UID LED Cathode LED Cathode Power Fail LED 3.3V Reset Reset Button...

  • Page 55: Onboard Processor And Heatsink

    The A1SRi-2758F features an embedded Intel® C2000 Tri-Gate 22nm SoC (Sys- tem-on-a Chip) Series processor and attached heatsink. Installing Memory Modules Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMMs to prevent any possible damage.

  • Page 56: Memory Support

    Memory Support The A1SAM-2550F motherboard supports up to 64GB of DDR3-1600/1333 Unbuf- fered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC memory. For the latest memory updates, please refer to the Supermicro website. Memory Population Guidelines Please follow the table below when populating the DIMM slots.

  • Page 57: Adding Pci Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Note: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. See the following table for details.

  • Page 58: Motherboard Details

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Motherboard Details Motherboard Layout Figure 5-5. A1SAM-2550F Layout LAN2/LAN4 USB0/1 LAN1/LAN3 USB 2/3 JUIDB1 COM1 JVGA1 IPMI_LAN JLAN2 JLAN1 LAN3/4 LED BIOS A1SAM/A1SRM Series Rev. 1.01 PWRI2C JBAT1 SoC Processor JBT1 BATTERY BUZZER COM2 USB4/5 Note: Jumpers not noted are for test purposes only. A1SAM-2550F Quick Reference Table Description State/Status...
  • Page 59 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Jumper Description Default JBR1 BIOS Recovery Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Normal) JBT1 CMOS Clear Off (Normal) C1/JI SMB to PCI-Exp. Slots Off (Disabled) JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN Ports Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPUSB1...

  • Page 60: Connector Definitions

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # Definition ATX Power Connector +3.3V +3.3V The 24-pin ATX power supply con- -12V +3.3V nector (JPW1) provides power to the motherboard. See the table on the PS_ON right for pin definitions.

  • Page 61: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail/Pwr Fail/Uid Led

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/ UID LED Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of Front Control Panel to use the Overheat/Fan Fail/Power Fail and OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_UID LED Pin Definitions UID LED connections. The Red LED Pin# Definition on pin 7 provides warnings of over-...

  • Page 62: Nmi Button

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions The non-maskable interrupt button Pin# Definition header is located on pins 19 and 20 Control of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Ground for pin definitions. Fan Headers There are three fan headers on the A1SAM-2550F.

  • Page 63: Serial Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions Two serial ports are included on the Pin # Definition Pin # Definition motherboard: COM1 is located on the I/O backpanel and COM2 is a header (located near the onboard buzzer) for front access support.

  • Page 64: Dom Power Connector

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual DOM Power Connector DOM PWR Pin Definitions A power connector for SATA DOM Pin# Definition (Disk On Module) devices is located at JSD1. Connect an appropriate cable Ground here to provide power support for your Ground Serial Link DOM devices.

  • Page 65: Lan (Ethernet) Ports

    Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website: http://www.supermicro.com. 5-15...

  • Page 66: System Management Bus Header

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual System Management Bus Header SMBus Header Pin Definitions A System Management Bus header Pin# Definition for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMIB1. Data Connect the appropriate cable here Ground to use the IPMI I C connection on Clock your system.

  • Page 67: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose Connector Pins between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Jumper Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 68: Vga Enable/Disable

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual VGA Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPG1 allows you to enable or disable Jumper Setting Definition the VGA port. The default position is on Pins 1-2 Enabled pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the Pins 2-3 Disabled table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 69: Bios Recovery Enable

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup BIOS Recovery Enable BIOS Recovery Enable Close pins 1 and 2 of jumper JBR1 for Jumper Settings BIOS recovery. The default setting is Jumper Setting Definition on pins 1 and 2 for normal operation. Pins 1-2 Normal See the table on the right for jumper Pins 2-3...

  • Page 70: Onboard Power Led

    Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our Web- site at http://www.supermicro.com. 5-20...

  • Page 71: 5-12 Sata Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-12 SATA Ports SATA Port Pin Definitions SATA Ports Pin # Definition Ground Six SATA ports are included on the motherboard. I-SATA 0/1 are SATA 3.0 ports and I-SATA2-I-SATA5 are SATA Ground 2.0 ports. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 72: 5-13 Installing Software

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual 5-13 Installing Software The Supermicro ftp site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the ftp site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.

  • Page 73: Superdoctor® 5

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup SuperDoctor® 5 The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program moni- tors system health information such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 74: 5-14 Onboard Battery

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual 5-14 Onboard Battery Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

  • Page 75: 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 SC512L-200B 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 step that follows.

  • Page 76: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Control Panel Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View Power Supply I/O Ports Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the motherboard to provide you with system control buttons and status indicators.

  • Page 77: System Fan

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Remove These Screws Remove These Screws Remove This Screw Figure 6-3. Removing the Chassis Cover Warning: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Replacing the Blower Fan 1. Power down the system and disconnect the power cord from the from the rear of the power supply. 2. Place the chassis on a stable hard surface and remove the chassis cover as described in the previous section.

  • Page 79: Installing Hard Drives

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing Hard Drives Remove these screws DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Drive Figure 6-5. Removing the CD-ROM Drive to Access the Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Before adding a hard drive, you must remove the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive as described in Section 6-6.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Hard Drive Figure 6-6. Adding the Hard Drive 4. Place the hard drive in the chassis as illustrated. Make sure the hard drive connectors face the inside of the chassis. 5. Secure the hard drive to the chassis using the four screws. 6.

  • Page 81: Pci Slot Setup

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup PCI Slot Setup An optional riser card (p/n RSC-RR1U-E8) may be installed into the PCI-E slot on the motherboard to support one full height, half-length expansion card. The PCI slot does not require a screw to hold the card in place. PCI Slot Clip Expansion Card Slot Shield...

  • Page 82: Power Supply

    In the event that the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power module. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the preface) or an authorized reseller.
  • Page 83 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Remove These Screws Power Supply Remove This Screw Figure 6-9. Removing the Power Supply...
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Notes 6-10...

  • Page 85: Chapter 7 Bios

    When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) The AMI BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys."...

  • Page 86: Main Setup

    Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential dam- ages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS System Date/System Time Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System Time using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the arrow keys to move between the fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YYYY format.

  • Page 88: Advanced Setup Configurations

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Warning: Use caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable.

  • Page 89: Power Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error This feature forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error oc- curs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the BIOS ROM of the host adaptors will immediately capture Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
  • Page 90 SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual SATA Mode This item selects the mode for the installed SATA drives. The options are IDE and AHCI. IDE Mode (Available when the item above: SATA Mode is set to IDE) Select Legacy for the SATA port specified by the user to support a Legacy SATA device.

  • Page 91: Cpu Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS SATA 2 Controller SATA Controller This feature enables or disables the SATA Controller specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA Mode This item selects the mode for the installed SATA drives. The options are IDE and AHCI.
  • Page 92 SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual • Processor Frequency • Microcode Revision • L1 Cache RAM • L2 L1 Cache RAM • Processor Version Clock Spread Spectrum If this feature is set to Enabled, the BIOS will monitor the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components and will attempt to reduce the interference when needed.
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: BIOS Package C State limit Select Auto for the AMI BIOS to automatically set the limit on the C-State packag- ing register. The options are No Limit, C1 state, C2 state, C3 state, C4 state, and C6 (non Retention) state. Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Select Enabled for "Enhanced Halt State"...

  • Page 94: Chipset Configuration

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual VMX (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to use Intel's Vanderpool Technology to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: BIOS Patrol Scrub Enable Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor (the original source). When this item is set to Enabled, the IO hub will read and write back one cache line every 16K cycles, if there is no delay caused by internal pro- cessing.

  • Page 96: Acpi Settings

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to use legacy USB devices in the computer. Select Auto for your BIOS to automatically enable legacy USB support if a legacy USB device is detected in your computer. The options are Enabled, Disabled, and Auto. EHCI Hand-Off This item is for Operating Systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) hand-off.

  • Page 97: Super Io Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS Native AER Select Enabled to enable Native Advanced Error Reporting support which will ex- pand error-reporting capability. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Super IO Configuration  AST2400 Super IO Chip AST2400 COM1 Configuration/COM2 Configuration  Serial Port Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specified by the user.

  • Page 98: Console Redirection Settings

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for con- sole redirection.
  • Page 99 Chapter 7: BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled, and Disabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.
  • Page 100 SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Console Redirection Settings (for EMS)  This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Out-of-Band Management Port The feature selects a serial port used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote server.
  • Page 101 Chapter 7: BIOS TPM State Select Enabled to use TPM (Trusted Platform Module) settings for system data security. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note: The system will reboot for the change on TPM State to take effect. Pending Operation Use this item to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for TPM support.
  • Page 102 SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Above 4G Decoding Select Enabled for 64-bit devices to be decoded above the 4GB address space if 64-bit PCI decoding is supported by the system. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Storage This feature allows the user to determine how the system handles UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM instructions.
  • Page 103 Chapter 7: BIOS Maximum Payload Size Use this feature to set the maximum payload size for a PC-E slot. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, and 256 Bytes. Maximum Read Request Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum Read Request size for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance.

  • Page 104: Ipmi Configuration

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual IPMI Configuration Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that are used to monitor the system health of each computer connected to a network from a remote site. For more information on the IPMI specifications, please visit Intel's website at www.intel.com.
  • Page 105 Chapter 7: BIOS Station IP Address Use this item to enter the IP address for this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Subnet Mask Use this item to enter the IP address for subnet masks of this machine.

  • Page 106: Event Logs

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Event Logs Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings  Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging upon the next system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. System Error Logging Select Enabled to enable system error logging, which will allow the BIOS to log system errors upon the next system boot .

  • Page 107: View Smbios Event Log

    Chapter 7: BIOS Smbios Event Long Standard Settings SMBIOS Event Long Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occur- rences a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.

  • Page 108: Security Settings

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 8 characters long.
  • Page 109 Chapter 7: BIOS Key Management  This submenu allows the user to configure the following Key Management settings. Default Key Provision Select Enabled to install the default Secure-Boot keys set by the manufacturer. The options are Disabled and Enabled.  Enroll All Factory Default Keys Select Yes to install all default secure keys set by the manufacturer.
  • Page 110 SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Authorized Signatures (DB)  Delete DB Select Yes to delete the database of "Authorized Signatures" from the manufac- turer's defaults. Select No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No.  Set New DB Select Yes to load the DB database from the manufacturer's defaults.

  • Page 111: Boot Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: This submenu allows the user to prioritize the sequence of bootable devices for the system to boot from. • Boot Order #1 • Boot Order #2 • Boot Order #3 •...
  • Page 112 SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual  Delete Driver Option This feature allows the user to delete a previously defined boot device from which the systems boots during startup. Delete Boot Drove Option Select a bootable drive to remove it from the boot drive list so that the system can no longer boot from this drive.

  • Page 113: Save & Exit

    Chapter 7: BIOS Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 114 SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>.

  • Page 115: Appendix A Bios Post Error Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS Post Error 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 116 SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLTN4 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 117: Appendix B System Specifications

    Appendix B: System Specifications Appendix B System Specifications Processor Single Intel® C2000 Tri-Gate 22nm SoC (System-on-a Chip) Series processor in an FCBGA 1283 package (embedded processor) Note: refer to our web site for details on supported processors and operating systems. BIOS 128Mb SPI AMI BIOS SM Flash BIOS...

  • Page 118: System Input Requirements

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLHN4 User's Manual System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240VAC auto-range Rated Input Current: 5.5-4A (100-140V), 3.5-2.5A (180-240V) Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power: 200W (Part# PWS-202-1H) Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (8A), +5V (8A), +12V (16A), -12V (0.5A), +5Vsb (2A) Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10º...
  • Page 119 Appendix B: System Specifications Notes...
  • Page 120 SUPERSERVER 5018A-MLHN4 User's Manual (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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