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2u dp xeon hpc system w/12*fbd, 8*sas, dual gbe
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HPC-2820-ISSE
2U DP Xeon HPC system w/12*FBD,
8*SAS, Dual GbE
E3078
First Edition V1.00
February 2007

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  • Page 1 HPC-2820-ISSE 2U DP Xeon HPC system w/12*FBD, 8*SAS, Dual GbE E3078 First Edition V1.00 February 2007...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices......................vi Safety.information..................vii About.this.guide..................viii Chapter.1:.Product.Introduction 1.1. System.package.contents............... 2 1.2 System specifications..............3 1.3. Front.panel.features................. 5 1.4. Rear.panel.features................5 1.5. Internal.features................6 1.6. LED.information................7 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs ............... 7 1.6.2 System fan LED ..............8 1.6.3 Power supply LED .............
  • Page 3 BIOS menu screen ............. 5 5.2.2 Menu bar ................5 5.2.3 Legend bar ................. 6 5.2.4 Menu items ................ 6 5.2.5 Sub-menu items ..............6 5.2.6 Configuration fields ............6 5.2.7 Pop-up window ..............7 5.2.8 General help ..............7 HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...
  • Page 4 Contents 5.3. Main.menu..................8 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ..........8 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ............8 5.3.3 Floppy A [1.44M, 3½in.] ............. 8 5.3.4 IDE Configuration ............... 9 5.3.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave ..........11 5.3.6 SATA Port 1/2/3/4 ............. 12 5.3.7 System Information ............
  • Page 5 Windows 2000/Server 2003 ..........15 7.3.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux ............20 7.4. VGA.driver.installation..............21 7.4.1 Windows ® 2000/Server 2003 ........... 21 Appendix:.References A.1. Power.supply..................2 A.1.1 General description ............2 A.1.2 Specifications ..............3 A.2. Troubleshooting................4 HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal.Communications.Commission.Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Safety.information

    Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS.1.LASER.PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 8: About.this.guide

    About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: Chapter.1:.Product.Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. Chapter.2:.Hardware.setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
  • Page 9 CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 11: Chapter.1:.Product.introduction

    Product.Introduction...

  • Page 12: System.package.contents

    1 x Dummy CPU heatsink Cables AC power cable System cables Accessories Rackmount rail kit HPC-2820-ISSE user guide HPC-2820-ISSE support CD (includes ASWM*) Chassis ears (left, right) One bag of screws Optional items CPU heatsink LAN adapter Front bezel SAS ZCR package Second redundant power supply module If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    1.2 System specifications The HPC-2820-ISSE is a 2U barebone server system. The server supports dual Intel ® 5100 series CPU with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Chassis 2U rackmount chassis Motherboard HPC-2820-ISSE Chipset : Intel 5000P ®...
  • Page 14 Front.panel 8 x 3.5-inch hot-swappable HDD bays 1 x slim optical drive 1 x slim 1.44MB floppy drive) 2 x USB 2.0 ports Power switch Reset switch Location switch Power, HDD access, location, message, LAN 1/2 LED HDD LEDs: Status, activity Rear.panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port...

  • Page 15: Front.panel.features

    Redundant power Rear fan bays Expansion slots supply modules When disconnecting LAN cables, you need to remove the rear fan cage. Refer to section “2.7 Removable components” for instructions on removing the fan cage. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 16: Internal.features

    1.5. Internal.features The barebone system includes the basic components as shown. Riser card cage 2 x rear fan bays CPU1 socket (for future upgrade) 7 x system fans PCI-E slots SAS backplane (underneath the riser card cage) 3 x HDD 12 x FB-DIMM sockets 10.

  • Page 17: Led.information

    LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is present The location switch and LED are for service purposes. When the system fails or is shut down, the server administrator can press either the front or the rear location switch to identify the location of the specific 2U system in a rack cabinet. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 18: System Fan Led

    1.6.2. System.fan.LED Each system fan has an LED to indicate the fan status. Color Description Green Fan is in normal operation Orange Fan is faulty This function only works under OS and the system has installed ASWM Software. Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 19: Power Supply Led

    Both power supply modules are disconnected from the power outlet or are defective 1.6.4. LAN.port.LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...
  • Page 20 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 21: Chapter.2:.Hardware.setup

    Hardware.Setup...

  • Page 22: Chassis.cover

    2.1. Chassis.cover The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. • Remove the front bezel to access the hot-swap HDDs, optical drive, and floppy drive. • Remove the chassis cover to access the internal components or if you want to install system devices.

  • Page 23: Removing The Top Cover

    These dents provide a holding mechanism and keeps the cover in place even when the sliding locks are released. Matching dents If you wish to access the hot-swappable system fans, backplanes, optical drive, and floppy disk drive, just remove the front half of the top cover. HPC-2820-ISSE...
  • Page 24 Rear.half You need to remove the front half of the top cover before you can remove the rear half of the top cover. Refer to section “2.1.2 Removing the top cover (front half)” for instructions. To remove the rear half of the top cover: Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the top cover on the rear part of the chassis.

  • Page 25: Installing The Top Cover

    Tighten the thumbscrew on the rear corner of the cover to completely secure the top cover. Thumbscrew Replace the screw on the rear half of the cover. HPC-2820-ISSE...

  • Page 26: Removing The Air Duct

    2.1.4. Removing.the.air.duct To remove the air duct: Carefully route the cables that may interfere when removing the air duct. Loosen the two screws that fasten the air duct. Hold the rear part of the air duct and press it for about a fraction of an inch, just enough to tilt the front end.

  • Page 27: Installing The Air Duct

    Fit the other end of the air duct making sure that no power cable is strayed under it. Be careful not to pull off or break any cables while installing the air duct. Fasten the air duct with screws. When the air duct is in place, arrange the power cable cluster to fit the space beside the air duct. HPC-2820-ISSE...

  • Page 28: Central.processing.unit.(Cpu)

    2.2. Central.Processing.Unit.(CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount 771-pin socket and designed for the Intel ® Xeon™ processors. Note in the illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. CPU1 CPU2 CPU LGA771 2.2.1.
  • Page 29 Alignment key key should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! HPC-2820-ISSE...

  • Page 30: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    2.2.2. Installing.the.CPU.heatsink According to your purchase, the sever system may ship with different CPU and heatsink combination: Two CPUs One CPU No CPU One heatsink One dummy heatsink Two heatsinks One dummy heatsink (on the CPU 2 socket) (on the CPU 2 socket) You must install the CPU heatsink(s) after installing the CPU(s).

  • Page 31: System.memory

    This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you are installing only one memory module, install into the white socket labeled DIMM_00. Installing into any other socket will not work. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 2-11...
  • Page 32 Rank.population Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 DIMM.installation.reference.table No..of. Slot/s.to.use Memory. DIMMs architecture DIMM_00 Single channel DIMM_00, DIMM_10 Dual channel DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, DIMM_30 DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, DIMM_30 DIMM_01, DIMM_11, DIMM_21, DIMM_31 Quadri channel DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02 DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12 DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22 DIMM_30, DIMM_31, DIMM_32 DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same configuration.

  • Page 33: Memory Mirroring And Sparing Technology

    DIMMs within a slot position must match each other, but are not required to match adjacent slot positions. The.total.memories.size.will.be.the.half.of.all.installed.memories.. The below memory configurations were required to operate in mirrored mode. Configuration 1 (Mirroring): Four memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, and DIMM_30. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 2-13...
  • Page 34 Configuration 2 (Mirroring) : Eight memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_30, and DIMM_31. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 Configuration 3 (Mirroring) : Twelve memories population DIMMs are installed in all slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22, DIMM_30, DIMM_31, and DIMM_32.
  • Page 35 One DIMM per channel (two ranks) Channel.0 Channel.1 DIMM_00. DIMM_10. (1024MB*2.Ranks) (1024MB*2.Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 Branch0 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) Sparing • • Memory.space 1024 MB 1024 MB Total.Memory 2048 MB HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 2-15...
  • Page 36 Two DIMMs per channel Channel.0 Channel.1 DIMM_00. DIMM_10. (512MB*2.Ranks) (512MB*2.Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) Sparing Memory.space 1024 MB 1024 MB Branch0 DIMM_01. DIMM_11. (1024MB*2.Ranks) (1024MB*2.Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB)

  • Page 37: Installing A Dimm

    To remove a DIMM: Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 2-17...

  • Page 38: Hard.disk.drives

    2.4. Hard.disk.drives To install a hard disk drive: Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.
  • Page 39 Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 2-19...

  • Page 40: Expansion.cards

    2.5. Expansion.cards The system motherboard comes with one PCI-E expansion slots installed with the Riser cage to support three expansion cards. A ZCR slot is also available for installation of a Zero Channel RAID card. PCI-E slot PCI-E x8 slot PCI-X slot PCI-X slot (will not be available with...
  • Page 41 Repeat steps 3 to 6 if you wish to install other PCI-X cards. Before re-installing the PCI cage Cables on the PCI cage bay into the chassis, check that all cables on the PCI cage bay are properly connected and routed. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 2-21...
  • Page 42 Take note of the two pegs on the Riser cage bay. These pegs should match the holes on the cage to make sure it fits in place. PCI cage pegs Position the Riser cage into the bay making sure that the pegs go into the holes on the front of the cage, and the dents on the rear part match those on the chassis.

  • Page 43: Installing A Zcr Card (Optional)

    LSI8300XCP ZCR card, two support brackets, and one riser card. To install a ZCR card: Screw the support bracket to the ZCR card. Install the ZCR card to the riser card. Remove one screw that fasten the motherboard to the chassis. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 2-23...
  • Page 44 After installing the riser card with a ZCR card, fasten the screw back.. Align the other support bracket for the ZCR card to the screw holes on the chassis. Secure the support bracket for the ZCR card with screws. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 45: Ddr2 So-Dimm Socket

    IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 2-25...

  • Page 46: Cable.connections

    2.6. Cable.connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to this section when reconnecting cables to ensure correct cable connections.

  • Page 47: Motherboard

    Locator LED/switch to front panel IDE cable to USB cable to front optical drive panel board Connect the CPU fan control cable to the Mid-fan board, otherwise the CPU fans will always run at full speed. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 2-27...

  • Page 48: Sas Backplane

    2.6.2. SAS.backplane View.from.front.panel Hot-swap SAS HDD connectors SAS HDD connectors disposition View.from.rear.panel. Mini SAS connectors FBSMBus connector SMBus connector J2 jumper ESB2 SGPIO connector Power connector J2 jumper configuration Onboard SAS SGPIO (Default) 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 49: Fan Boards

    Main mid-fan boards (FANBPC-E2-AR21) (located underneath the 7 hot-swap fans) Connect the mid-fan board (FANBPC-E2-AR21) Mid-fan board (FANBPC-E2-AR21) P3 plug from power supply 3-pin connects to CPU_FAN1 SMBus cable from SAS backplane To main fan board (FANBPC-E2-AR21) HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 2-29...

  • Page 50: Removable.components

    2.7. Removable.components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components: 1. Hot-swap mid-fans 6. System fan board 2.

  • Page 51: Power Supply Modules

    Locate the empty power supply bay on the rear panel covered with a metal bracket. Loosen the screws that fasten the cover, one on the top and the other on the rear. Use the screw driver to remove the cover. Insert the second power supply module Remove the AC power cord, first pressing the latch. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 2-31...
  • Page 52 To uninstall a power supply module: Locate the power supply modules on the rear panel, and select the module that you want to remove. Hold the module lever and press the latch on the inner side to release the module. PSU1 PSU2 Firmly pull the lever to slide the...

  • Page 53: Slim Optical And Floppy Drives

    The optical drive is attached to the top of the bracket, and the floppy drive to bottom. Slide the drive bracket toward the SCSI backplanes to release it from the chassis, then carefully pull it out of the drive bay. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 2-33...

  • Page 54: Front Panel Led And Switch Board

    2.7.4. Front.panel.LED.and.switch.board To uninstall the front panel and swtich board: Disconnect all cables connected to the rear of the board. Remove sticker on the front panel and unscrew the board to the chassis. Carefully remove the board out of the chassis. When removed, the LED and switch board appears as shown.

  • Page 55: Sas Backplane

    Carefully lift the backplane upward to remove it from the chassis. Loosen all the screws on the SAS backplane. 2.7.6. .System.fan.board To uninstall the system-fan boards: Remove the three screws that fasten the rack fan, one on the right side, two on the left. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 2-35...
  • Page 56 Remove all the fans and unscrew the fan rack. Unplug the cables connected to the mid-fan board. Remove rack fan for the power supply first and then loosen the screw that fastens the fan rack to the power supply cage. Carefully lift the fan rack upward to remove it from the chassis. Unscrew the mid-fan board and remove it from the fan rack. Unscerw the main fan boards and remove them from the chassis.

  • Page 57: Power Supply Cage

    Follow the instructions in 2.7.6..System.fan.board to remove the fan rack. Loosen the three screws that fasten the power supply cage. Carefully lift the power supply cage upward a little to remove it from the chassis. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 2-37...

  • Page 58: Lan Adapter (Optional)

    2.7.8. LAN.adapter.(Optional) For your convenience, install a LAN adapter into the LAN port before you connect the LAN. To install a LAN adapter: Orient the LAN adapter and then plug it into the LAN port. Connect your network cable to the LAN adapter.

  • Page 59: Chapter.3:.Installation.options

    Installation.Options...

  • Page 60: Rackmount.rail.kit.items

    3.1. Rackmount.rail.kit.items Your rackmount rail kit package contains: • one pair of server rails (for the server) • two pairs of rack rails (for the rack) * to accommodate different sizes of rack • Nut-and-bolt type screws Rear end Server rails Rack rails Nuts-and-screws Front end...

  • Page 61: Attaching.the.rails.to.the.server

    Side hook locked to rail hole Secure the server rail to the side of the chassis with two screws. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to attach the second server rail to the other side of the chassis. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 62: Attaching.the.rack.rails

    3.3. Attaching.the.rack.rails To attach the rack rails: Select two units of space (2U) on the rack where you want to install the barebone server. Install the nuts on the holes of the 2U space on the rack front. Install the nuts on the holes of the 2U space on the corresponding rack rear. Measure the depth of the rack to determine the length of the rack rails.
  • Page 63 Secure the front end of the rail with two rack screws. 10. Secure the rear end of the rail with two rack screws. 11. Repeat steps 5 to 9 to assemble and attach the second rack rail. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 64: Rackmounting.the.server

    3.4. Rackmounting.the.server To mount the server to the rack: Align the server rails with the rack rails and push the server halfway to the rack. Align a mounting ear with the holes on a front corner of the chassis, then secure it with two screws. Attach the other mounting ear to the other corner of the chassis.

  • Page 65: Chapter.4:.Motherboard.information

    Motherboard.Information...

  • Page 66: Motherboard.layout

    Motherboard layout Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 33cm (13in) KBPWR1 ATXPWR1 CPU_FAN1 PSUSMB1 ATX12V1 PS/2 USBPW12 T: Mouse ATX12V2 B: Keyboard DDR FB-DIMM_12 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

  • Page 67: Layout Contents

    4-18 15. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-19 16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-20 17. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 4-21 18. LPC connector for LPC debug card (14-1 pin LPC1) 4-21 HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 68: Support.kits.for.the.motherboard

    Support kits for the motherboard For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use as weight support. Install the CEK springs if you want to install a new motherboard. If your chassis is SSI EEB 3.61 compliant, we recommend that you use the CEK springs;...
  • Page 69 CPU2 socket Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. Secure the motherboard with screws. Refer to section “4.1.1 Screw holes” for illustration. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 70: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear.RTC.RAM.(CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 71 2000, you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake ® up the system from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...
  • Page 72 Keyboard.power.(3-pin.KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
  • Page 73 Onboard.storage.setting.(3-pin.SAS_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller. SAS_EN1 Enable Disable (Default) SAS setting HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 74: Switch

    Switch This motherboard features a DIP switch for fan pin selection. DIP_SW1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF(Default) ON:4-PIN FAN OFF:3-PIN FAN SW1_CPU_FAN1 SW2_CPU_FAN2 SW3_FRNT_FAN1 SW4_FRNT_FAN2 SW5_FRNT_FAN3 SW6_FRNT_FAN4 SW7_REAR_FAN1 DIP switches SW8_REAR_FAN2 The following table shows the corresponding switch for each fan connector. Switch Fan.connector Default.setting...

  • Page 75: Connectors

    Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. PRI_IDE1 PIN 1 IDE connector HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 4-11...

  • Page 76: Sata Connectors

    Serial.ATA.connectors. (7-pin.SATA1,.SATA2,.SATA3,.SATA4,.SATA5,.SATA6.) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA1 SATA2 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 SATA3 SATA4 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXP4 SATA5 SATA6 RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXP6 SATA connectors RSATA_TXN5...
  • Page 77 To disconnect the mini-SAS cable: With your thumb, push down the cable lock to release. While still keeping your thumb’s grip on the cable lock, carefully pull away the cable from the connector HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 4-13...
  • Page 78 USB.connector.(10-1.pin.USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB34 PIN1 USB connector Serial.port.connector.(10-1.pin.COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.

  • Page 79: Fan Connectors

    PWM Control PWM Control FRNT_FAN3 Fan connectors FAN Power FAN Speed PWM Control Power.supply.SMBus.connector.(5-pin.PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. PSUSMB1 Power supply SMBus connector HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 4-15...
  • Page 80 10.. SSI.power.connectors.(24-pin.ATXPWR1,.8-pin.ATX12V1,.4-pin.ATX12V2) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use an SSI 12 V-compliant power supply unit (PSU) for LGA771-socket Intel Xeon ® Dual Core processors (Bensley platform). • Do not forget to connect the 24+8+4-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system will not boot up.
  • Page 81 The parallel port module is purchased separately. 12.. Backplane.SMBus.connector.(7-1.pin.BPSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. BPSMB1 PIN1 BPSMB connector HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 4-17...
  • Page 82 13.. SAS.LSI1068.ports.LED.connector.(18-1.pin.SASLED1) This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SAS HDD status. SASLED1 PIN1 SASLED connector 14.. Serial.General.Purpose.Input/Output.connector.(6-1.pin.SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED. SGPIO1 PIN1 SGPIO connector 4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 83 BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. •. Reset.button.(Blue.2-pin.RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 4-19...
  • Page 84 16.. Auxiliary.panel.connector.(20-2.pin.AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. AUX_PANEL1 PIN1 Auxiliary panel connector Front.panel.SMB.(6-1.pin.FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. LAN..activity.LED.(2-pin.LAN1_LED,.LAN2_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Chassis.intrusion.(2.pin.CHASSIS) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch.
  • Page 85 TPM1 PIN1 TPM connector 18... LPC.debug.card.connector.(14-1.pin.LPC1) This is a low pin count interface used to plug in the LPC debug card. PIN1 LPC1 LPC debug card connector This connector is for RMA engineer to debug only. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 4-21...
  • Page 86 4-22 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...

  • Page 87: Chapter.5:.Bios.setup

    BIOS.Setup...

  • Page 88: Managing.and.updating.your.bios

    Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: Phoenix.Phlash16.BIOS.Flash.Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future.

  • Page 89: Updating The Bios Using The Phoenix Phlash16 Utility

    4. When the A:> appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. At the prompt, type the following command string: phlash16 /x /mode=3 BIOS.WPH. The Phoenix Phlash16 Utility automatically updates the BIOS. Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Make sure you remove the floppy disk from the drive HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 90: Bios.setup.program

    BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings.

  • Page 91: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the security settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 92: Legend Bar

    5.2.3. Legend.bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation.key Function <F1>...

  • Page 93: Pop-Up Window

    F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Pop-up.menu 5.2.8. General.help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 94: Main.menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...

  • Page 95: Ide Configuration

    [Disabled] F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Parallel.ATA.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...
  • Page 96 Native.Mode.Operation.[Auto] Allows you to choose the native mode for ATA. Configuration options: [Auto] [Serial ATA] The above item appears only when the SATA Controller Mode Option is set to [Compatible] Serial.ATA.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller Mode Option [Enhanced] Allows selection of the Serial ATA operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed.

  • Page 97: Ide Channel 0 Master/Slave

    Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Enabled enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 32-Bit.I/O.[Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 5-11...

  • Page 98: Sata Port 1/2/3/4

    Transfer.Mode.[Stadard] Allows you to select the mothod for the data transferring if the hard disk supports this feature. Configuration options: [Standard] [Fast PIO 1] [Fast PIO 2] [Fast PIO 3] [Fast PIO 4] [FPIO 3 / DMA 1] [FPIO 4 / DMA2] Ultra.DMA.Mode.[Disabled] When this item is set to [Mode 0-5], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE devices.
  • Page 99 Configuration options: [Standard] [Fast PIO 1] [Fast PIO 2] [Fast PIO 3] [Fast PIO 4] [FPIO 3 / DMA 1] [FPIO 4 / DMA2] Ultra.DMA.Mode.[Disabled] When this item is set to [Mode 0-5], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] [Mode 5] HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 5-13...

  • Page 100: System Information

    PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Information Item Specific Help Model Name DSBF-D12/SAS The detailed Model ID 8041A0 information for CPUs HPC-2820-ISSE BIOS Version 1000.007 Date 09/06/2006 Processor Information System Memory Information F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓...
  • Page 101 DIMM_20-- None DIMM_21-- None DIMM_22-- None DIMM_30-- None DIMM_31-- None DIMM_32-- None F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 5-15...

  • Page 102: Advanced.menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit WARNING: Setting wrong value in below sections may Item Specific Help...
  • Page 103 Allows you to enable or disable C1E mode. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] No.Execute.Mode.Mem.Protection.[Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set.Max.Ext.CPUID.=.3.[Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent.Cache.Line.Prefetch.[Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Items with * mark are for technical personnel to debug only. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 5-17...
  • Page 104 Echo.TPR.[Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Scroll down to display the following items, which appear in both Intel ® 5000, 5100, and 5300 series CPU. Advanced Processor Options Item Specific Help Discrete MTRR Allocation [Disabled] Intel EIST support: [Disabled] F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓...

  • Page 105: Chipset Configuration

    FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling [Open Loop] Open Loop Type [Best Performan] F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Crystal Beach Configure Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Configuration/Memory mapped accesses to the Crystal Beach Configuration space located in Device 8, Fn 0, and Fn 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 5-19...
  • Page 106 SERR.Signal.Condition.[Single.Bit] Allows you to select the ECC error that the SERR# asserts. Configuration options: [None] [Single Bit] [Multiple Bit] [Both] Demand.Scrub.Enable.[Enabled] Enables or disables the Demand Scrubbing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Patrol.Scrub.Enable.[Enabled] Enables or disables the Patrol Scrubbing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4GB.PCI.Hole.Granularity.[256.MB] Allows you to select the granularity of the PCI hole for PCI resource. Configuration options: [256 MB] [512 MB] [1.0 GB] [2.0 GB] Memory.Branch.Mode.[Interleave] Allows you to select the memory branch mode.
  • Page 107 Allows you to select the Open Loop Type. Configuration options: [Best Performance] [Best Acoustic] [User Define] The following items appear when you set the Open Loop Type to [User Define]. Environment.Temperature.[25.ºC] Allows you to select the Environment Temperature value. Configuration options: [20 ºC] ~ [40 ºC] Temperature.Rise.[25.ºC] Allows you to select the Temperature Rise value. Configuration options: [10 ºC] ~ [30 ºC] FBDIMM(s).Air.Flow.[2.0] Allows yout to select the Air Flow value. Configuration options: [1.0] [1.5] ~ [5.0] HPC-2820-ISSE User manual 5-21...

  • Page 108: Pci Configuration

    5.4.3 PCI Configuration This menu shows the PCI configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced PCI Configuration Item Specific Help Reset Configuration Data [No] Select ‘Yes’ if you Plug & Play OS [No] want to clear the Palette Snooping [Disabled] Extended System Configuration Data PCI Device, Slot #1 (ESCD) area.
  • Page 109 : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Option ROM Scan [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the device expansion ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] HPC-2820-ISSE User manual 5-23...

  • Page 110: Ich Usb Control Sub-Menu

    5.4.4. ICH.USB.Control.Sub-Menu The items in this menu allow you to display the USB configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced ICH USB Control Sub-Menu Item Specific Help USB Function [Enabled] Enable USB host controller. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓...

  • Page 111: Peripheral Devices Configuration

    Allows you to set the mode for COM2 port. Configuration options: [Normal] [IR] [ASK-IR] Base I/O address [2F8] Allows you to select the base I/O address for COM2 port. Configuration options: [3F8] [2F8] [3E8] [2E8] Interrupt [IRQ 3] Allows you to set the interrupt for COM2 port. Configuration options: [IRQ 3] [IRQ 4] HPC-2820-ISSE User manual 5-25...
  • Page 112 Parallel.port.[Enabled] Allows you to configure the parallel port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Base I/O address [378] Allows you to select the base I/O address for the parallel port. Configuration options: [378] [278] [3BC] Interrupt [IRQ 7] Allows you to set the interrupt for the parallel port. Configuration options: [IRQ 5] [IRQ 7] Mode [ECP] Allows you to set the mode for the parallel port. Configuration options: [Output only] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] DMA channel [DMA 3] Allows you to set the DMA channel for the parallel port.

  • Page 113: Acpi Configuration

    Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ACPI.Version.Features.[ACPI.v1.0] Allows you to enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit fixed system description tables. Configuration options: [ACPI v1.0] [ACPI v2.0] [ACPI v3.0] Headless.Mode.[Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the headless operation mode through ACPI. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI.EMS.Support.[Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI EMS support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HPC-2820-ISSE User manual 5-27...

  • Page 114: Power On Configuration

    5.4.7 Power On Configuration This menu shows the power configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Power On Configuration Item Specific Help Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Configures the system state after recovering from Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] power failure. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By PME# [Disabled]...

  • Page 115: Hardware Monitor

    FRN_FAN4 Speed REAR_FAN1 Speed REAR_FAN2 Speed Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit HPC-2820-ISSE User manual 5-29...
  • Page 116 Scroll down to display more items: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Hardware Monitor Item Specific Help CPU1 Domain 0 Target Temperature [72ºC] Full fan speed will CPU1 Domain 1 Target Temperature [72ºC] be started when the CPU2 Domain 0 Target Temperature [72ºC] temperature reaches the CPU2 Domain 1 Target Temperature...
  • Page 117 →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit CPU1/2.Temperature,.SYSTEM1/2.Temperature,.CPU_FAN1/2.Speed,. FRN_FAN1/2/3/4.Speed,..REAR_FAN1/2.Speed These fields show the auto-detected values and are not user-configurable. If no fan is installed, the field shows 0 RPM. Smart.Fan.Control.[Smart.Fan.II] Allows you to disable or configure the Smart Fan feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Smart Fan] [Smart Fan II] CPU1/2.Target.Temperature. Allows you to set the target CPU temperature at which the CPU fan will run at full speed. Configuration options: [44ºC] ~ [66ºC] HPC-2820-ISSE User manual 5-31...

  • Page 118: Server.menu

    SYSTEM1/2.Target.Temperature Allows you to set the target sytem temperature at which the system fan will start running if the fan is not yet turned on. Configuration options: [39ºC] ~ [60ºC] FBD_FAN1/2.Speed,.VCORE0/1.Voltage,.VTT,.+1.5V,.+1.8V,.+3V,.+12V,. +5V,.+5VSB,.VBAT These fields show the auto-detected values and are not user-configurable. Server menu This Server menu items allow you to customize the server features. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...
  • Page 119 Set this item to [On] if you want console redirection to continue after the operating system has loaded. Configuration options: [Off] [On] #.of.video.pages.to.support.[1] Allows you to set the number of video pages to allocate for console redirection when the video hardware is not available. Press <-> or <+> to set the value, or enter the value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [1] ~ [8] HPC-2820-ISSE User manual 5-33...

  • Page 120: Dmi Event Logging

    5.5.2. DMI.Event.Logging PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit DMI Event Logging Item Specific Help Event log validity Valid View the contents of the Event log capacity Space Available DMI event log. View DMI event log [Enter] Event Logging [Enabled] ECC Event Logging [Enabled]...

  • Page 121: Security.menu

    Enter Current Password Flash Write [Enabled] Enter New Password Confirm New Password F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit HPC-2820-ISSE User manual 5-35...
  • Page 122 In the Enter current password field, type in your current password. Press <Enter>. The cursor moves to the next field, Enter new password. Press <Enter>. Do not type anything in this field. The cursor moves to the next field, Confirm new password. Press <Enter>. Do not type anything in this field. When the confirmation message “Password has been changed” appears, press <Enter>. The display returns to the Security menu. Note that the password field on top is changed to Clear. A.note.about.passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. Forgot.your.password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM.

  • Page 123: Boot.menu

    <+> / <-> move the device up or down. <f> / <r> specify the device as fixed or removable. <x> exclude or include the device to boot. <Shift + 1> enable or disable the device. <1 - 4> load default boot sequence. HPC-2820-ISSE User manual 5-37...

  • Page 124: Boot Features

    5.7.2. Boot.Features PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Boot Features Item Specific Help Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows the BIOS to Full Logo Display [Enabled] skip certain tests Bootup Num-Lock [On] while booting. This PS/2 Mouse [Auto Detect] will decrease the time Summary screen: [Enabled]...

  • Page 125: Exit.menu

    When a confirmation window appears: • select [Yes], then press <Enter> to discard your changes and exit. • select [No], then press <Enter>, or simply press <Esc>, to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. HPC-2820-ISSE User manual 5-39...
  • Page 126 Discard.Changes Select this option to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved values. When a confirmation window appears: • select [Yes], then press <Enter> to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. • select [No], then press <Enter>, or simply press <Esc>, to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu.

  • Page 127: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    RAID Configuration...

  • Page 128: Setting.up.raid

    Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: • LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports SAS disk drives and RAID0, RAID1, and RAID1E configuration. 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID.0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.

  • Page 129: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge. ® You may use the LSI1068 SAS Configuration Utility if you installed SAS hard disk drives to the mini-SAS connector(s) supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use LSI1068 SAS Configuration Utility. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 130: Lsi.logic.mpt.setup.utility

    LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: •...
  • Page 131 ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 8 disks. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...
  • Page 132 The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or <Space>.
  • Page 133 Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot 10. The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 134: Integrated Mirroring Enhanced

    6.2.2. Integrated.Mirroring.Enhanced To create an IME volume: The Adapter.Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID.Properties, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008...
  • Page 135 Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 136: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume

    6.2.3. Integrated.Striping.(IS).volume Overview The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to eight disks. You may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME volume. Creating.Integrated.Striping.volumes Do not combine Serial ATA and SAS disks in one volume. To create an IS volume: Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives.
  • Page 137 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 [Yes] [NO] ------- ---- 35003 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 [Yes] [NO] ------- ---- 35003 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help SPACE/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare C = Create array HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 6-11...
  • Page 138 By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. •...

  • Page 139: Managing Arrays

    ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 8 disks. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 6-13...
  • Page 140 The View.Existing.Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. if you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing <Alt+N>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) View Array -- SAS1068 Array 1 of 1 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type...
  • Page 141 (2006.08.02) Manage Array -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 51498 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 6-15...
  • Page 142 Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or <Space>. The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press <C> to commit the changes. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Manage Hot Spare -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 51498 Status...
  • Page 143 LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 34332 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item Press <Y> to delete, or <N> to cancel. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 6-17...

  • Page 144: Viewing Sas Topology

    6.2.5. Viewing.SAS.topology From the Adapter.Properties screen, select SAS.Topology. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology...
  • Page 145 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1068 1.15.00.00-IR Disabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 6-19...

  • Page 146: Global Properties

    6.2.6. Global.Properties From the Setup.Utility screen, press <Ctrl+C> to enter LSI Logic Configuration, then select Global.Properties. The Global.Properties menu allows you to change related settings. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1068 1.15.00.00-IR Disabled...
  • Page 147 Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 6-21...
  • Page 148 Restore.Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults...

  • Page 149: Chapter.7:.Driver.installation

    Driver.Installation...

  • Page 150: Raid.driver.installation

    E) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL4 UP2 32 bit Driver Disk F) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL4 UP2 64 bit Driver Disk G) Create the HPC-2820-ISSE emergent BIOS Recovery diskette H) Flash Phoenix BIOS for HPC-2820-ISSE SYSTEM I) ESB2 ASF Firmware update...

  • Page 151: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    2000/2003 Setup starts. Press <F6> when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...” appears at the bottom of the screen. When prompted, press <S> to specify an additional device. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...
  • Page 152 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit) LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1064 LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1068 LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1064E LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1068E Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 153 Hardware.Found window. Click Cancel. Right-click the My.Computer icon on the Windows ® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device.Manager button to display the list of devices installed in the system. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...
  • Page 154 Right-click the RAID.controller item, then select Properties. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update.Driver button. The Upgrade.Device.Driver.Wizard window appears. Click Next. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. Select the option.Search.for.a.suitable.driver.for.my.device. (recommended), then click Next. 10. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click Next to install the drivers.
  • Page 155 At the boot: , type linux dd , then press <Enter>. When installing a Red Hat 2.4 kernel with a Driver Update Disk (DUD) to a disk drive attached to a LSI HBA, use the command below at the install prompt: linux dd updates. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...
  • Page 156 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter> Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>. Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 157 When prompted, insert the Red Hat Enterprise RAID driver disk to the floppy ® disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...
  • Page 158 SuSE.Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. Select Installation from the Boot.Options menu, then press <Enter>. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press <F6>. 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 159 When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 7-11...

  • Page 160: Intel.chipset.software.installation

    Intel chipset software installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for the Intel ® chipset on the system. You need to manually install the Intel ® chipset software on a Windows 2000 / Server 2003 operating system.
  • Page 161 The Intel(R).Chipset.Software.Installation.Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License.Agreement and continue the process. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 7-13...
  • Page 162 Read the Readme.File.Information and press Next to activate the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to restart the computer. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

  • Page 163: Lan.driver.installation

    Click Cancel to close this window. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the • support CD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE from the \Drivers\Intel.82563EB folder. Double-click the AUTORUN.EXE and follow step 4 to run the installation. Click the LAN.Drivers.option. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 7-15...
  • Page 164 Click the.Install.Drivers option to begin installation. Click Next button when the Intel .PRO.Network.Connections.–. ® InstallShield.Wizard window appears. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 165 Select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click the Next button. Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver, Intel ® PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 7-17...
  • Page 166 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 167 Right-click the My.Computer icon on the Windows ® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device.Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item Network.adapters, then Intel(R).PRO/1000. EB.Network.Connection.with.I/O.Acceleration item should appear. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 7-19...

  • Page 168: Red Hat/Suse Linux

    7.3.2. Red.Hat/SuSE.Linux Follow these instructions when installing the Intel ® LAN controller base driver for the in Red Hat ® and SuSE Linux operating system. Before.installing.the.LAN.driver:. Before installing the LAN driver, you must install the kernel development application. To install the kernel development: Insert the Linux OS installation CD Disk 1 to the optical drive.

  • Page 169: Vga.driver.installation

    Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. The VGA.Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click the item ATI.ES1000 from the menu. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 7-21...
  • Page 170 The ATI.Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License.Agreement and continue the process. 7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 171 Express installation to activate quick Press the installation. After completing the installation, restart the computer. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual 7-23...
  • Page 172 7-24 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 173 Reference.Information...

  • Page 174: Appendix:.references

    Power supply A.1.1. General.description The barebone server comes with one SSI-type 750W redundant power supply with 115V/230V AC voltage, 50Hz/60Hz frequency. • You may purchase and install a second power supply with the same specifications. • When you installed two power supply modules, make sure to plug both modules to a power outlet to achieve redundancy.

  • Page 175: Specifications

    +3.3V 20.0 66.0 20.0 100.0 +12V1 12.5 216.0 +12V2 12.5 216.0 +12V3 14.0 300.0 +12V4 14.0 300.0 -12V +5VSB 10.0 Over-voltage.protection Voltage Min (V) Max (V) +3.3V +12V 13.5 15.0 Redundant.power.LED Refer to section 1.6.4 for details. HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...

  • Page 176: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Some problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on the system or the components. These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself. Problem Action The power LED on the server or on Check if the power cable is the monitor do not light up properly connected to the power...
  • Page 177 CPU to overheat. 3. If CPU temperature is under 60 C in BIOS setup, please check the CPU_FAN1 connector on the MB connected with 3-pin connectors on the mid-fan board (FANBPC-AR21). HPC-2820-ISSE User Manual...
  • Page 178 Appendix: References...

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