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  • Page 1 User’s Manual 2U 2-Way x86 Server QSSC-S99K 2U...

  • Page 2: Regional Emc Compliance Information

    Preface Regional EMC Compliance Information FCC Verification Notice (USA only) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of the manufacturer. Version 1.0, September, 2010 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Equipment Location

    Preface Safety Information READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE. READ THIS SECTION BEFORE SERVICING. CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, THIS SERVER SHOULD ONLY BE SER- VICED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. RTC Battery CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, THIS SERVER SHOULD ONLY BE SER- VICED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 5 Preface CAUTION! DO NOT OVERLOAD THE AC SUPPLY BRANCH CIRCUIT THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE RACK. THE TOTAL RACK LOAD SHOULD NOT EXCEED 80 PERCENT OF THE BRANCH CIRCUIT RATING. CAUTION! ENSURE THAT PROPER AIRFLOW IS PROVIDED TO COMPONENTS IN THE RACK. DO NOT STEP ON OR STAND ON ANY COMPONENT WHEN SERVICING OTHER COMPO- NENTS IN A RACK.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Preface ABLE OF ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Introduction Checklist A Tour of the System Front View Rear View System Controls and LEDs Description CHAPTER 2 Installing Hardware Safety Measures S99K 2U Mainboard Components Installing Hard Drives Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Fan Duct Installing CPUs Installing Heat Sinks Installing the Fan Duct...
  • Page 7 Preface ACPI BIOS Specification System States Query System Address Map BIOS and BMC Communication Overview CHAPTER 4 Introduction Order of Precedence Intended Audience Reference Documents Acronyms Server System Overview BMC Hardware Architecture Overview BMC Key Features and Functions Power System Front Panel User Interface Host Interface IPMB Interface...
  • Page 8 Preface FRU Format MB FRU Front Panel FRU WEB GUI Web GUI Requirements KVM Session Virtual Media Session CHAPTER 5 ESMS Introduction Acronyms WEB Interface Login System Information Server Health Configuration Remote Control Language User Privilege for WEB KVM Interface Setting up Internet Explorer Console Redirection Window APPENDIX A...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, one link from ICH10R+82576, one 10/100M LAN port from AST2050, one 9-pin serial port, and one 15-pin VGA port. ASPEED 2050 server management firmware enables the administrator to monitor the QSSC-S99K 2U status through a typical web browser.

  • Page 10: A Tour Of The System

    Chapter 1 — Introduction A Tour of the System The following sections describe the external features for the hot swap version of the QSSC-S99K 2U. Front View Front control panel (left) See Front Control Panel on page 3. HDD bay...
  • Page 11 System D LED See table below for behavior. Condition Color Occurrence Blue No identification Blinking Indicate, ID button pressed on chassis Power button Press this button to turn on the QSSC-S99K 2U. System D button Press to light ID LED.

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Connect the power cable to the socket. An optional power module can be installed for backup power support. I/O ports Connect I/O devices to these ports. See QSSC-S99K 2U I/O Ports on page 5. Add-on card covers Remove these covers before installing any PCI-e card.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 — Introduction QSSC-S99K 2U I/O Ports The QSSC-S99K 2U has the following I/O port configuration. Behavior is controlled by BMC (see System Controls and LEDs Description on Status LED page 6). ID button Press to light front and rear ID LEDs (see table below for behavior).

  • Page 14: System Controls And Leds Description

    Chapter 1 — Introduction System Controls and LEDs Description Front System Controls RESET Reset Button Push to restart the system when the system is powered on. Identification Push to clear the ID LED Button Toggles system power. When system is off, push briefly to power on the PSU and Power button the system.

  • Page 15: Installing Hardware

    Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Chapter 2 Installing Hardware Safety Measures Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by discharges of static electricity. Working on computers that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow the simple guidelines below to avoid damage to your computer or injury to yourself.

  • Page 16: S99K 2U Mainboard Components

    Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware QSSC-S99K 2U Mainboard Components The following illustration displays the most important mainboard components. Figure 1 – Mainboard diagram Item Component PCI-E Slot for riser card CPU0 socket I/O ports (see Rear View on page 4)

  • Page 17: Installing Hard Drives

    Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Installing Hard Drives Follow these instructions to install an HDD:  Push the release button in the direction of the arrow  The HDD tray-locking handle springs open   Open the locking handle and pull to remove the HDD tray ...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Replace the HDD tray and push firmly until the sits flush in the HDD bay. Close the locking handle by pushing it in the direction shown until it clicks.

  • Page 19: Removing The Chassis Cover

    Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Removing the Chassis Cover Refer to the following illustrations for instructions on removing the chassis cover: Remove the securing screw  Press the top cover release button  Slide the cover back and then remove ...

  • Page 20: Removing The Fan Duct

    Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Removing the Fan Duct Refer to the following instructions to remove the fan duct assembly. Locate the fan duct cover and remove the four (4) securing screws  Carefully lift up the fan duct cover as shown ...

  • Page 21: Installing Cpus

    WARNING! In a single CPU configuration, the single processor must be installed in the CPU_1 socket (see QSSC-S99K 2U Mainboard Components on page 2 for location). Refer to the following instructions to install CPUs: Follow these instructions to install the CPU: Pull the locking lever of the CPU socket out and up as shown.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware WARNING! The QSSC-S99K 2U uses LGA 1366 sockets, which are designed for trouble free insertion of the CPU. After placing a CPU into the socket, press the lever down and lock in place. If you notice any resistance when inserting the CPU, ensure that it is aligned correctly.

  • Page 23: Installing Heat Sinks

    Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Installing Heat Sinks WARNING! If the server board is to be operated with only a single processor, both heat sinks must be installed to insure proper cooling. Refer to the following instructions to install heat sinks: Apply thermal compound evenly on the top of the CPU.

  • Page 24: Installing The Fan Duct

    Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Installing the Fan Duct Refer to the following instruction to install the fan duct: Insert the fan duct into place as shown .Ensure it is flush with the fan assembly and the screw holes are aligned.

  • Page 25: Installing An Expansion Card

    Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Installing an Expansion Card CAUTION! VOLTAGES CAN BE PRESENT WITHIN THE SERVER WHENEVER AN AC POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED. THIS VOLTAGE IS PRESENT EVEN WHEN THE MAIN POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. ENSURE THAT THE SYSTEM IS POW- ERED-DOWN AND ALL POWER SOURCES HAVE BEEN DIS-CONNECTED FROM THE SERVER PRIOR TO INSTALLING A PCI CARD.

  • Page 26: Installing Memory

    The mainboard has eighteen DDR3-DIMM slots for the installation of up to twelve un-buffered DIMMs @ DDR3 800/1066/1333 MHz or eighteen registered DIMM memory sockets with ECC. Refer to QSSC-S99K 2U Mainboard Com- ponents on page 2 for the location of the memory modules.

  • Page 27: Supported Dimm Configuration

    Supported DIMM Configuration The following DIMM configurations are supported by the QSSC-S99K 2U server. DIMM slots are numbered 0 to 1 and designated by 3 channels. Populate DIMM slots starting with slot 0: channel 0. See the following for possible memory configurations.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Fan Assembly

    Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Replacing the Fan Assembly In case of fan failure, you can quickly replace the fan assembly. Follow these instructions to replace the fan assembly: Remove the chassis cover. See Removing the Chassis Cover on page 5. Disconnect the three (3) power cables from the backplane.

  • Page 29: Installing The Lsi/Perc 6I Card And Battery

    Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Installing the LSI SAS Raid Card and Battery To install the LSI SAS Raid Card Remove the Riser Card from the motherboard as described in Replacing the Riser Card on page 19. Insert the LSI SAS Raid Card into the riser card as shown. Locate the battery carrier and remove the two (2) securing screws .
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Replace the Riser assembly. See Replacing the Riser Card on page 19. Note: The PCI riser assembly does not include a riser card or any cabling as standard. To install a PCI card, a riser card must be installed. Refer to riser card user manual for installation pro- cedures.

  • Page 31: Installing A Redundant Power Supply Unit

    Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Installing a Redundant Power Supply Unit Follow the instructions as provided in the following guide to install a redundant power supply unit (PSU). Note: You can also install an optional backup power supply. Contact your dealer for details. Remove the single securing screw from the PSU bracket ...

  • Page 32: Replacing A Power Supply Unit

    Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Replacing a Power Supply Unit In case of a power supply failure, you can quickly replace the power supply unit (PSU). Note: You can also install an optional backup power supply. Contact your dealer for details. Follow these instructions to install the redundant power supply: Lift the PSU handle to grasp it...

  • Page 33: Replacing The Riser Card

    Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Replacing the Riser Card Refer to the following illustrations for instructions on replacing the riser card: Remove the top cover. See Removing the Chassis Cover on page 5. Firmly grasp the riser assembly and lift up and away. See the following image. Turn the assembly over and place on a clean static mat.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Expander Backplane

    Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Replacing the Expander Backplane WARNING! Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer, including the expander backplane. Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the backplane. Make sure that the backplane is securely installed to prevent damage to the system.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Motherboard

    Remove the CPU(s) from the chassis. See Installing CPUs on page 7. Disconnect the power, IPMB, SATA, front panel, and mainboard cable connectors from the motherboard. See QSSC-S99K 2U Mainboard Components on page 2. Remove the ten (10) screws securing the mainboard in place.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Chassis Cover

    Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware Replacing the Chassis Cover Refer to the following instructions to replace the chassis cover: Replace cover and slide in the direction shown (1). Replace the securing screw (2).

  • Page 37: Bios

    Chapter 3 — BIOS Chapter 3 BIOS BIOS System Support BIOS Features  AMI Core 08.00.16  OEM Special Functions  Boot-Device Sequence Selection  OEM Logo Screen  Shadow RAM BIOS feature  Boot Block Feature  SMBIOS 2.5 ...

  • Page 38: Leds

    Chapter 3 — BIOS Key or Key Sequence Function Availability Enter BIOS Setup During POST Discard Changes In BIOS Setup Load Optimal (e.g. CMOS) Defaults In BIOS Setup Save Settings and Exit In BIOS Setup BBS POPUP During POST PXE Boot During POST Skip Memory Test During POST...

  • Page 39: System Management Bios (Smbios)

    Chapter 3 — BIOS System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) System Management BIOS Ver. 2.5 is supported. Structure Name and Type Supported BIOS INFORMATION (TYPE 00)   SYSTEM INFORMATION (TYPE 01) BASE BOARD INFORMATION (TYPE 02)   SYSTEM ENCLOSURE OR CHASSIS (TYPE 03) PROCESSOR INFORMATION (TYPE 04)  ...

  • Page 40: Processor Configuration

    Chapter 3 — BIOS VT100 Supported Escape Sequences   Escape Sequence   <ESC> [<Shift>a Down <ESC> [<Shift>b   Right <ESC> [<Shift>c   Left <ESC> [<Shift>d Home <ESC> [<Shift>h   <ESC> [<Shift>k   <ESC><Shift>op <ESC><Shift>oq   <ESC><Shift>or <ESC><Shift>os UTF8/ANSI Supported Escape Sequences  ...

  • Page 41: Memory Configuration

    Chapter 3 — BIOS Memory Configuration   DIMM population For three slots per channel configuration, the Tylersburg-EP platform requires DIMMs within a channel to be populated starting with the DIMMs farthest from the processor in a “fill-farthest” approach. In addition, when populating a quad-rank DIMM with a Single- or Dual-rank DIMM in the same channel, the Quad-rank DIMM must be populated farthest from the processor.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 — BIOS Memory RAS 1. Independent Channel Mode Channels can be populated in any order in Independent Channel Mode. All three channels may be populated in any order and have no matching requirements. All channels must run at the same interface frequency, but individual channels may run at different DIMM timings (RAS latency, CAS latency, etc.).
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 — BIOS LV DIMM support...

  • Page 44: Setup Function

    Chapter 3 — BIOS Chapter 3 — BIOS Chapter 3 — BIOS Setup Function Summary Screen Summary Screen is shown prior to booting Operating System. Example: System Configuration, AMI BIOS Version 08.00.16 Main Processor(s) : Inter® CPU @2.40GHz Math Processor : Built-In Base Memory Size : 640KB...

  • Page 45: Setup Submenu: Main

    Chapter 3 — BIOS SETUP submenu: Main NOTE 1: *N (N is 1, 2, 3 ….) lists the possible selection items for each SETUP ITEM. NOTE 2: The default value for each SETUP ITEM is marked with bold and shadow. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 — BIOS Control Group User Access Level CPU Configuration Access Level 3 Memory Configuration Access Level 3 IDE Configuration Access Level 3 SuperIO Configuration Access Level 3 USB Configuration Access Level 3 PCI Configuration Access Level 3 *1: Only for SATA SKU. CPU Configuration BIOS Setup Utility Advanced...
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 — BIOS Intel® Virtualization Tech Access Level 1 Execute-Disable Bit Capability Access Level 1 Intel® HT Technology Access Level 1 Active Processor Cores Access Level 1 Intel® SpeedStep™ tech Access Level 1 Intel® TurboMode tech Access Level 1 Intel®...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 — BIOS IDE Configuration BIOS Setup Utility Advanced pppppppOptionspppppp IDE Configuration ---------------------------------------------------- SATA Configuration [Enhanced]*1 Disabled Configure SATA#1 as [IDE]*2 Compatible Enhanced ► SATA Port0 : [Hard Disk] ► SATA Port1 : [Not Detected] ► SATA Port2 : [Not Detected] ►...
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 — BIOS *1: Not Installed/Auto/CD/DVD/ARMD *2: Disabled/Auto *3: Auto/0/1/2/3/4 *4: Auto/SWDMA0/SWDMA1/SWDMA2/MWDMA0/MWDMA1/MWDMA2 /UDMA0/UDMA1/UDMA2/UDMA3/UDMA4/UDMA5/UDMA6 *5: Auto/Disabled/Enabled *6: Disabled/Enabled Control Group User Access Level Type Access Level 1 LBA/Large Mode Access Level 1 Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode Access Level 1 PIO Mode Access Level 1 DMA Mode Access Level 1...
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 — BIOS USB Configuration BIOS Setup Utility Advanced USB Configuration Auto option disables ---------------------------------------------------- Legacy support if no USB Devices Enabled : USB devices are 3 Keyboard, 3 Mice, 1 Drive connected. Legacy USB Support [Auto]*1 USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] ►...
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 — BIOS PCI Configuration BIOS Setup Utility Advanced pppppppOptionspppppp PCI Configuration ---------------------------------------------------- Maximum Payload Size [Auto]*6 iSCSI Remote Boot [Disabled] Disabled NIC1 - KAWELA [Enable with PXE]*1 Enable with PXE NIC2 - KAWELA [Enable with PXE]*1 Enabled without PXE PCI-E SLOT Option Rom [Enabled] iSCSI Remote Boot.

  • Page 52: Setup Submenu: Boot

    Chapter 3 — BIOS SETUP submenu: Boot BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Boot Server Security Exit Boot Settings Configure Settings during ---------------------------------------------------- System Boots. ► Boot Settings Configuration ► Boot Device Priority ► Hard Disk Drives ► CD/DVD Device ► Network Device ←...
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 — BIOS *1: Disabled/Enabled *2: Disabled/Enabled *3: Force BIOS/Keep Current *4: Off/On *5: Only for POST error event Control Group User Access Level Quick Boot Access Level 2 Quiet Boot Access Level 2 AddOn ROM Display Mode Access Level 1 Bootup Num-Lock Access Level 1 Wait For 'F1' If Error...

  • Page 54: Setup Submenu: Server

    Chapter 3 — BIOS SETUP submenu: Server BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Boot Server Security Exit Configure Remote Access. IPMI Configuration ---------------------------------------------------- Status Of BMC Working IPMI Specification Version BMC Firmware Version 00 00.01 ► Set BMC LAN Configuration ► Remote Access Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power On]*3...
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 — BIOS Set BMC LAN Configuration     BIOS Setup Utility Server   Lan Configuration Select BMC LAN port ---------------------------------------------------- to dedicated-NIC or   shared-NIC Channel Number [01] Channel Number Status : Status is OK   BMC LAN Port Configuration [Shared-NIC]*1  ...
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 — BIOS Remote Access Configuration     BIOS Setup Utility Server   Configure Remote Access type and parameters Select Remote Access ---------------------------------------------------- type.   Remote Access [Enabled]*1   Serial port number [COM1]*2 Current SOL Baud Rate 115200 bps Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]*3...

  • Page 57: Setup Submenu: Security

    Chapter 3 — BIOS SETUP submenu: Security BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Boot Server Security Exit Install or Change the Security Settings ---------------------------------------------------- Password Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password...
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 — BIOS Control Group  User Access Level  Save Changes and Exit  Access Level 2  Discard Changes and Exit  Access Level 3  Discard Changes  Access Level 3  Load Optimal Defaults  Access Level 1  Save Changes and Exit Highlight this item and press Enter to save any changes that you have made in the Setup utility and exit the Setup utility. When the Save Settings and Exit dialog box appears, select [OK] item to save the changes and exit, or press [Cancel] to return to the setup main menu.

  • Page 59: Acpi Bios Specification

    Chapter 3 — BIOS ACPI BIOS Specification System States The S99K 2U hardware supports these ACPI states as followings. The S99K 2U could wake up from S0, S1 and S4. G0, System in working mode While the system is in the S0 state, it is in the system working state. The behavior of this state is defined as: ...

  • Page 60: Query System Address Map

    Chapter 3 — BIOS G2, System Soft Off Power is removed from most of system components, Suspend Well logic in ICH10, SIO. G3, Mechanical off Kinds of computer state that system entered and only left mechanical means. It is implied by the entry of this off state through a mechanical means that the no electrical current is running through the circuitry and it can be worked on without damaging the hardware or endangering the service personnel.
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 — BIOS Output Carry Flag Non-Carry – Indicates No Error Signature 'SMAP' – Signature to verify correct BIOS revision. ES:DI Buffer Pointer Returned Address Range Descriptor pointer. Same value as on input. Number of bytes returned by the BIOS in the address range descriptor. The Buffer Size minimum size structure returned by the BIOS is 20 bytes.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 — BIOS The BIOS can use the AddressRangeReserved address range type to block out various addresses as not suitable for use by a programmable device. Some of the reasons a BIOS would do this are:  The address range contains system ROM. ...

  • Page 63: Bios And Bmc Communication

    Chapter 3 — BIOS BIOS and BMC Communication There is one interface for BMC and BIOS communication, KCS. BIOS uses IPMI standard and OEM commands, and follows their message format as well as protocol to communicate with BMC. BIOS must send/get complete Request and Response data to/from BMC;...

  • Page 64: Bmc

    Chapter 4 Introduction This document specifies the AST2050 BMC functionality and the communication interface for the QSSC-S99K 2U. This BMC-specific document should be used in conjunction Intelligent Platform Management Interface Specification v1.5 and v2.0 describes the communication channel interfaces. This document outlines the functional specifications, system initialization, command interfaces, and sensor complement of the BMC.

  • Page 65: Acronyms

    Chapter 4 — BMC Acronyms   Term Definition Analog to Digital ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Alerting Standart Forum Active-high (positive true) signals are asserted when in the high electrical state (near power potential). Asserted Active-low (negative true) signals are asserted when in the low electrical state (near ground potential). BIOS Basic Input/Output System BIST...
  • Page 66 Chapter 4 — BMC   Term Definition IPMI Intelligent Platform Management Interface In-Target Probe 1024 bytes. Keyboard Controller Style Keyboard, Video, Mouse Local Area Network Liquid Crystal Display Lower Critical Threshold Light Emitting Diode LNCT Lower Non-Critical Threshold LNRT Lower Non-Recoverable Threshold Low Pin Count Large Scale Integration Logical Unit Number...
  • Page 67 Chapter 4 — BMC Term Definition Read Only Memory Real-Time Clock. Component of chipset on the baseboard. RTOS Real Time Operation System Serial Communication Interface SCSI Daughter Card Sensor Data Record SEEPROM Serial Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory System Event Log SERR System Error A two-wire interface based on the I2C protocol.

  • Page 68: Server System Overview

    Chapter 4 — BMC Server System Overview In a server system, BMC (on-board to host server system) is an independent system of host server system. This independent system has its own processor and memory; the host system can be managed by this BMC system even if host hardware or OS hang or went down.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4 — BMC   I2C Interface AST2050 has a seven-channel I2C bus interface (IIC). Each I2C bus can be functional as either master or slave mode. The I2C bus interface conforms to and provides a subset of the Philips I2C bus (inter-IC bus) interface functions. The register configuration that controls the I2C bus differs partly from the Philips configuration, however.

  • Page 70: Bmc Key Features And Functions

    Chapter 4 — BMC LPC Interface AST2050 has an on-chip LPC interface. The LPC performs serial transfer of cycle type, address, and data, synchronized with the 33 MHz PCI clock. It uses four signal lines for address/data, and one for host interrupt requests. Various kinds of cycle are available for the LPC interface, but the chip’s LPC supports only I/O read cycle and I/O write cycle transfer.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4 — BMC There are several power control sources implemented in BMC, including Power Button, Watchdog Timer, PEF, and IPMI chassis command. Below are the diagrams of power control by BMC. Front Panel Power Button South Bridge Power Off State Chassis Command Power Off  ...

  • Page 72: Front Panel User Interface

    Chapter 4 — BMC Front Panel User Interface The BMC provides control panel interface functionality including indicators (Fault/status and Identify LEDs) and buttons (Power/ID). Power button As previous described, the Power buttons provide one of the sources for system status control. ID button The control panel Chassis Identify button toggles the state of the Chassis ID LED.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 — BMC [3] Log ECC error   Byte Field Value Description NetFunLun Platform Event Command Generator ID EvM Rev Sensor Type Sensor Number 60h-71h Memory Sensor Number Event Dir | Event Type 00h:Correctable ECC error EventData1 01h:Uncorrectable ECC error 08h:Spare EventData2 EventData3...
  • Page 74     Chapter 4 — BMC [6] Log NMI SEL   Byte Field Value Description NetFunLun Platform Event Command Generator ID EvM Rev Sensor Type Critical Interrupt Sensor Number Event Dir | Event Type EventData1 03h:Software NMI EventData2 EventData3   [7] POST Error POST Error Messages and Handling Whenever possible, the BIOS will output the current boot progress codes on the video screen.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4 — BMC Error Code Error Message Response 0047 Unknown BIOS error. Error code = 0047 Halt 0048 Password check failed Halt 0049 Unknown BIOS error. Error code = 0049 Halt 004A Unknown BIOS error. Error code = 004A Pause 004B Unknown BIOS error.
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 — BMC Error Code Error Message Response 0164 Processor missing microcode Pause 0165 Processor missing microcode Pause 0166 Processor missing microcode Pause 0167 Processor missing microcode Pause 0180 BIOS does not support current stepping Pause 0181 BIOS does not support current stepping Pause 0182 BIOS does not support current stepping...

  • Page 77: Host Interface

    Chapter 4 — BMC Host Interface Keyboard Controller Style (KCS) interface It follows Intel 8742 bit definitions and operation. This KCS interface is decoded by LPC hardware interface in BMC. Data is transferred across the KCS interface using a per-byte handshake. BMC support three KCS channels. The SMS channel is compliant to IPMI specification.

  • Page 78: Nmi

    Chapter 4 — BMC Session and User The BMC must support at least 10 users (including null username). The supporting of anonymous login and null-username must be configurable. Note: Most special characters could be used, but there are still restrictions in following list: Symbol “/”...

  • Page 79: Time Sync

    Chapter 4 — BMC Time Sync In S99K 2U BMC design, BMC do not have a local RTC to know what time it is. Each time when server power on, BIOS will use Set SEL Time command to initial BMC time. While time smaller than 0x20000000, BMC will default initial it’s SEL time to 0xFFFFFFFF.

  • Page 80: Fru And Device Id Map

    Chapter 4 — BMC FRU and Device ID Map This system supports one FRU (Field Replaceable Unit), the FRU inventory data contains information such as the serial number, part number, asset tag and short descriptive string for the FRU. The content of a FRU Inventory are specified in the Platform Management FRU Information Storage Definition.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4 — BMC 2. SNMPv1 Message   Field Size Description Version 1 byte 01h for 1.0 Community String 16 bytes Management software needs to specific this field. Default string is “public”. Command 1 byte A4h for trap iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).enterprise(1). Enterprise 9 bytes wired_for_management(3183).PET(1).version(1).1 IP Address...

  • Page 82: Ast2050 Firmware Update

    Chapter 4 — BMC AST2050 Firmware Update The BMC will allow users to upgrade firmware image on following entities:   All other upgradable entities The update capability shall be provided on local and remote interface. DOS Recovery Utility  SOCFLASH Utility WebUI Update ...

  • Page 83: Fan Control And Monitoring

    Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor Voltage Sensor Normal LNCT UNCT Number P3V3_STBY 3.3V 3.072V 3.136V 3.456V 3.520V P3V3 3.3V 3.072V 3.136V 3.456V 3.520V 4.67V 4.76V 5.25V 5.34V P12V 11.21V 11.40V 12.6V 12.78V P1V8_AUX 1.8V 1.68V 1.71V 1.89V 1.92V P1V5_ICH 1.5V 1.40V 1.43V 1.56V...

  • Page 84: Watchdog

    Chapter 4 — BMC Watchdog For BIOS and OS Agent watchdog, this system adopts standard design as specified IPMI 1.5, but for OS Load watchdog. These enable, disable, interval time and action are controlled by OEM Set BIOS/OS Load WD Action Info command. All this data will be kept inside BMC NV memory.

  • Page 85: Bios Bmc Interface

    Version 0x06 Reserved 0x00 RMCP Header Sequence 0xFF for no RMCP ack Class of Message 0x08 for OEM defined IANA 0x00001C4C for quanta RMCP OEM Group 0x05 for upgrade BIOS firmware Command Header Command 0x00 Start Sequence 0x00h ~ 0xFFh...

  • Page 86: Ipmi 1.5/2.0 Command Support List

    Chapter 4 — BMC IPMI 1.5 / 2.0 Command Support List This chapter lists all IPMI 1.5 / 2.0 mandatory and option command support. For more detailed information please refer to core IPMI commands Support document. In the following section, if the command support is the same as listed inside core IPMI commands support document, detail description will be skipped.

  • Page 87: Bmc Device And Messaging Command

    Chapter 4 — BMC BMC Device and Messaging Command Table: BMC-System Interface Commands Command NetFn Supported? Set BMC Global Enables  Yes  No Get BMC Global Enables  Yes  No Clear Message Buffer Flags  Yes  No Get Message Buffer Flags ...

  • Page 88: Bmc Watchdog Timer Commands

    Chapter 4 — BMC Command NetFn Supported? Get Channel Payload Version  Yes  No Master Write-Read I2C  Yes  No Get Channel Cipher Suites  Yes  No Suspend/Resume Payload Encryption  Yes  No Set Channel Security Keys ...

  • Page 89: Event Commands

    Chapter 4 — BMC Event Commands   Command NetFn Supported? Event Event Receiver Generator Set Event Receiver  Yes  No Get Event Receiver  Yes  No Platform Event  Yes  No SEL Commands   Command NetFn Supported? Get SEL Info Storage ...

  • Page 90: Fru Inventory Device Commands

    Chapter 4 — BMC FRU Inventory Device Commands   Command NetFn Supported? Get FRU Inventory Area Info Storage  Yes  No Read FRU Inventory Data Storage  Yes  No Write FRU Inventory Data Storage  Yes  No Sensor Device Commands  ...
  • Page 91 Chapter 4 — BMC LAN Configuration Parameters   Parameter Parameter Data (non-volatile otherwise noted) Byte 1 – This bit [7:2] – Reserved [1:0] – 00b Set Complete Set In Process 01b Set In Process 10b Commit Write 11b Reserved Byte 1 [7:6] Reserved [5:0] Authentication Type support [5] Reserved...
  • Page 92 Chapter 4 — BMC Parameter Parameter Data (non-volatile otherwise noted) Ipv4 Header Parameter Byte 1 TTL, 40h Byte 2 [7:5] 010b, don’t fragment [4:0] Reserved Byte 3 [7:5] 000b, default precedence [4:1] 1000b, minimize delay [0] Reserved Default Gateway Address Byte 1:4 Gateway IP Address, MSB first Default Gateway MAC address Byte 1:6 Gateway MAC address, MSB first...

  • Page 93: Pef/Pet Alerting Commands

    Chapter 4 — BMC PEF/PET Alerting Commands   Command NetFn Supported? Get PEF Capabilities  Yes  No Arm PEF Postpone Timer  Yes  No Set PEF Configuration Parameters  Yes  No Get PEF Configuration Parameters  Yes ...
  • Page 94 Chapter 4 — BMC Parameter Parameter Data (non-volatile otherwise noted) Event Filter Data 1 Byte 1 Set Selector [7] Reserved [6:0] Filter number 1 base Byte 2 data byte 1 of event filter data Number of Alert Policy Entry Byte 1 [7] Reserved [6:0] 4 Alert Policy Entry support in default platform Alert Policy Table...

  • Page 95: Oem Command

    Chapter 4 — BMC OEM Command   Net Function = OEM (0xC0), LUN = 00 Code Command Privilege Level Request, Response Data Description Set Processor Operator Request: Interface: LPC Information Byte 1 — Processor Index, 1 base Set by BIOS before INT19h Byte 2~4 –...
  • Page 96 Chapter 4 — BMC Net Function = OEM (0xC0), LUN = 00 Code Command Privilege Level Request, Response Data Description Get DIMM User Request : Interface: ALL Information Byte 1 — DIMM index, 1 base Call by application which interest on DIMM status Response : Byte 1 –...

  • Page 97: Sensor And Sdr Definition

    Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor and SDR definition Sensor relate SDR format A – Assertion D – De-assertion R – Readable S – Settable (for Threshold Sensor only) UC – Upper Critical UNC – Upper Non-Critical UNR – Upper Non-Recoverable LC –...
  • Page 98 Chapter 4 — BMC Table: Sensor Type SDR Definition Table Sensor Sensor Type Event/Reading Event Triggers Event Sensor Sensor Name Type Data Initialization Capabilities MB Temp Temperature – 01h Threshold – 01h Upper Critical Going High (A, S, R) Reading, 7:Ignore=0 6:Scan=1 6:Auto=1...
  • Page 99 Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor Sensor Type Event/Reading Event Triggers Event Sensor Sensor Name Type Data Initialization Capabilities BP Temp Temperature – 01h Threshold – 01h Upper Critical Going High (A, S, R) Reading, 7:Ignore=0 6:Scan=1 6:Auto=1 Upper Non-Critical Going High (A, S, R) Threshold 5:Event=1 5,4: Hyst...
  • Page 100 Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor Sensor Type Event/Reading Event Triggers Event Sensor Sensor Name Type Data Initialization Capabilities CPU1 Temp Temperature – 01h Threshold – 01h Upper Critical Going High (A, S, R) Reading, 7:Ignore=0 6:Scan=1 6:Auto=1 Upper Non-Critical Going High (A, S, R) Threshold 5:Event=1 5,4: Hyst...
  • Page 101 Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor Sensor Type Event/Reading Event Triggers Event Data Sensor Sensor Name Type Initialization Capabilities IOH Temp Temperature – 01h Threshold – 01h Upper Critical Going High (A, S, R) Reading, 7:Ignore=0 6:Scan=1 6:Auto=1 Upper Non-Critical Going High (A, S, R) Threshold 5:Event=1 5,4: Hyst...
  • Page 102 Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor Sensor Type Event/Reading Event Triggers Event Sensor Sensor Name Type Data Initialization Capabilities Processor 0 Processor – 07h Sensor Specific – 1: Thermal Trip (A,R) Trigger 7:Ignore=1 Offset 6:Scan=1 6:Auto=1 Processor 1 7: Processor Presence detected 5:Event=1 5,4:No Hyst=00 4: 0...
  • Page 103 Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor Sensor Type Event/Reading Event Triggers Event Sensor Sensor Name Type Data Initialization Capabilities Power Unit Power Unit - 09h Sensor Specific - 0:Power Off / Power Down (A, R) Trigger 7:Ignore=1 Offset 6:Scan=0 6:Auto=1 4: AC Lost (A, R) 5:Event=1 5,4:No Hyst=00 3,2:No...
  • Page 104 Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor Sensor Type Event/Reading Event Triggers Event Sensor Sensor Name Type Data Initialization Capabilities PROC_CAT_ERR Processor – 07h Sensor Specific - 0: IERR (A,R) Trigger 7:Ignore=1 Offset 6:Scan=1 6:Auto=1 B: Machine Check Exception 5:Event=1 5,4:No Hyst=00 (Uncorrectable) (A,R) 4: 0 3,2:No Thresh=00...
  • Page 105 Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor Sensor Type Event/Reading Event Triggers Event Sensor Sensor Name Type Data Initialization Capabilities Critical IRQ Critical Interrupt - Sensor Specific - 4:PCI PERR (A, R) by BIOS Trigger 7:Ignore=0 5:PCI SERR (A, R) Offset 6:Scan=0 6:Auto=1 5:Event=1 5,4:No Hyst=00...
  • Page 106 Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor Sensor Type Event/Reading Event Triggers Event Sensor Sensor Name Type Data Initialization Capabilities BMC SEL Event Logging Sensor Specific – 2: Log Area Reset/Cleared Trigger 7:Ignore=0 Disabled - 10h Offset 6:Scan=0 6:Auto=1 4: SELFull 5:Event=1 5,4:No Hyst=00 3,2:No Thresh=00 3:Hyst=0...
  • Page 107 Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor Sensor Type Event/Reading Event Triggers Event Sensor Sensor Name Type Data Initialization Capabilities PCIE Error System Firmware Sensor Specific – Defined by BIOS and this sensor logged by BIOS. Trigger 7:Ignore=0 Progress - 13h Offset 6:Scan=0 6:Auto=1 5:Event=1...
  • Page 108 Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor Sensor Type Event/Reading Event Triggers Event Sensor Sensor Name Type Data Initialization Capabilities QPI Error System Firmware Sensor Specific – Defined by BIOS and this sensor logged by BIOS. Trigger 7:Ignore=0 Progress - 13h Offset 6:Scan=0 6:Auto=1 5:Event=1...
  • Page 109 Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor Sensor Type Event/Reading Event Triggers Event Sensor Sensor Name Type Data Initialization Capabilities Button Button/Switch – 14h Sensor Specific – 0:Power Button pressed Trigger 7:Ignore=0 Offset 6:Scan=0 6:Auto=1 2:Reset Button pressed 5:Event=1 5,4:No Hyst=00 3,2:No Thresh=00 3:Hyst=0 1,0: Per Evt=00 2:Type=0...
  • Page 110 Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor Sensor Type Event/Reading Event Triggers Event Sensor Sensor Name Type Data Initialization Capabilities MRC Event Memory – 0Ch Sensor Specific - Defined by BIOS and this sensor logged by BIOS. Trigger 7:Ignore=0 Offset 6:Scan=0 6:Auto=1 5:Event=1 5,4:No Hyst=00 3,2:No Thresh=00...
  • Page 111 Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor Sensor Type Event/Reading Event Triggers Event Sensor Sensor Name Type Data Initialization Capabilities PS1 Status Power Supply – 8h Sensor Specific - 1: Power Supply Failure detected (A,D,R) Trigger 7:Ignore=0 Offset 6:Scan=0 6:Auto=1 5:Event=1 5,4:No Hyst=00 3,2:No Thresh=00 3:Hyst=0 1,0: Per Evt=00...
  • Page 112 Chapter 4 — BMC Table: Sensor Event Severity Table Sensor Name Sensor Sensor Type Event /Reading Type Event Triggers Event Severity Number MB Temp Temperature – 01h Threshold – 01h Upper Non-Critical - going high EVENT_SEVERITY_NON_CRITICAL FP Temp Upper Critical - going high EVENT_SEVERITY_CRITICAL DIMM Temp BP Temp...
  • Page 113 Chapter 4 — BMC Sensor Name Sensor Sensor Type Event /Reading Type Event Triggers Event Severity Number PCI FAN Fan – 04h Threshold – 01h Lower Non-Critical - going low EVENT_SEVERITY_NON_CRITICAL System FAN 1 Lower Critical - going low EVENT_SEVERITY_CRITICAL System FAN 2 Processor 0 Processor –...

  • Page 114: Sdr Type 11H-Fru Device (M/B)

    Chapter 4 — BMC SDR Type 11h – FRU Device (M/B)   ‘M’ ‘a’ ‘i’ ‘n‘ ‘b’ ‘o’ ‘a’ ‘r‘ ‘d’ SDR Type 12h – BMC Device Locator Record   ‘B’ ‘M’ ‘C ‘...

  • Page 115: Fru Format

    Chapter 4 — BMC FRU format The FRU saved in SEEPROM. The length, field, and default values of FRU shown below are for reference only.   MB FRU   Size (Starting Offset) Name 8 bytes (0) Common Header 72 bytes (8) Internal Use Area 32 bytes (80) Chassis Info Area...
  • Page 116 Language Code Mfg. Data/Time. Number of minutes from 0:00 hrs 1/1/96. LS Byte First. [1] xxxxxxh Board Manufacturer type/length Board Manufacturer bytes. Quanta Board Product Name type/length Board Product Name bytes S99Q Board Serial Number type/length[1] Board Serial Number bytes[1]...

  • Page 117: Front Panel Fru

    Field Length (byte) Field Value Product Area Format Version Product Area Length Language Code Manufacture Name type/length Manufacture Name bytes Quanta Product Name type/length Product Name bytes QSSC-S99Q Product Part/Model Number type/length Product Part/Model Number bytes QSSC-S99Q Product Version type/length...
  • Page 118     Chapter 4 — BMC Common Header   Field Length (byte) Field Value Common Header Format Version. Internal Use Area Starting Offset (in multiples of 8 bytes) Chassis Info Area Starting Offset (in multiples of 8 bytes) Board Area Starting Offset (in multiples of 8 bytes) Product Info Area Starting Offset (in multiples of 8 bytes) Multi-Record Area Starting offset (in multiples of 8 bytes) Checksum...
  • Page 119 Chapter 4 — BMC Chapter 4 — BMC Board Info Area Format     Field Length (byte) Field Value Board Area Format Version Board Area Length Language Code Mfg. Data/Time. Number of minutes from 0:00 hrs 1/1/96. LS Byte First. [1] xxxxxxh Board Manufacturer type/length Board Manufacturer bytes.
  • Page 120 Chapter 4 — BMC Product Info Area Format Field Length (byte) Field Value Product Area Format Version Product Area Length Language Code Manufacture Name type/length Manufacture Name bytes Product Name type/length Product Name bytes Product Part/Model Number type/length Product Part/Model Number bytes Product Version type/length Product Version bytes Product Serial Number type/length[1]...

  • Page 121: Web Gui

    Chapter 4 — BMC WEB GUI Web GUI Requirements Requirement Web-based Graphical User Interface supported on the following browsers: * IE 6, IE7 and Firefox 2.0 on Windows WEB1 * Firefox 2.0 on Linux WEB2 The web server shall support both HTTP and HTTPS protocols. The web GUI shall be accessed using a supported browser and by entering the IP address of the BMC WEB3 in the URL line of the browser.

  • Page 122: Virtual Media Session

    Chapter 4 — BMC Virtual Media Session   Requirement Virtual Media shall provide all virtual media devices on the host computer using USB 2.0 (High Speed) support . Virtual Media shall support all of the following client devices locally or via USB which can be emulated by host OS : * CD-ROMs / DVD-ROMs * ISO images...

  • Page 123: Esms

    Chapter 5 — ESMS Chapter 5 — ESMS Chapter 5 ESMS Introduction Web provides a basic management utility for users to view the system information, system event and system status of the managed server, and so on. It also provides the basic utilities to remotely manage the system configuration. KVM provides the ability to redirect the host system’s console.

  • Page 124: Web Interface

    Chapter 5 — ESMS Web Interface Login Users must enter the BMC embedded server IP address or URL into the address bar of the web browser. When connecting to the BMC using a web browser, the login screen displays prompting for the username and password. This authentication with SSL protection prevents unauthorized intruders, such as hackers from gaining access to the BMC web server.

  • Page 125: System Information

    Chapter 5 — ESMS Menu Item Description System Information Displays the system information. Server Health Displays the monitoring status of the server. Configuration Allows the user to configure the IPMI settings. Remote Control Allows the user to launch KVM console and perform power control. Maintenance Allows the user to do firmware update.
  • Page 126 Chapter 5 — ESMS BMC Information Description X5 Top PDB Version The firmware version of X5 top PDB. X5 Bot PDB Version The firmware version of X5 bottom PDB. MB Position Displays the mother board position of the chassis. Note: This field about X5 information is only support on X5 chassis. List FRU This page displays the FRU information.
  • Page 127 Chapter 5 — ESMS Component This page shows the CPU information and memory information. The Number of CPU Socket field and the Number of Memory Slot field display the total number of the motherboard supported. Component web page CPU Information Include CPU ID, Status, Socket, Manufacturer, Model and Frequency.

  • Page 128: Server Health

    Chapter 5 — ESMS Server Identify The Server Identify page displays the indicator LED status. You can select a Server Identify Operation to control the indicator LED.   Server Identify web page Item Description Current Server Identify Displays the current server identify status is on or off. Status  ...
  • Page 129 Chapter 5 — ESMS Sensor Readings This page displays all sensor readings from the managed system. You can select the one sensor type from sensor type category to view the sensor data. Note: The sensor type category displays the full sensor (threshold-base) type only. Sensor Readings web page Item Description...
  • Page 130 Chapter 5 — ESMS Item Description Name Name of the sensor. Status Show the current status of the sensor. Reading The current value of the sensor. Displays the threshold settings:  Low NR: lower non-recoverable  Low CT: lower critical Threshold ...

  • Page 131: Configuration

    Chapter 5 — ESMS Item Description Event log category Select one of the following event categories:  All Event Logs  Sensor-Specific Events  BIOS Generated Events  System Management Software Events Refresh Click to refresh this table. Clear Event Log Left Click the button to clear the all event logs.
  • Page 132 Chapter 5 — ESMS Alerts web page Item Description Alert Policy # Number of alert configuration entry. There are 15 alert configuration entries in the system. Destination Address SNMP trap destination IP address or email address for the configured alert entry. Modify Add a new alert configuration entry or modify an existing one.

  • Page 133: Mouse Mode

    Chapter 5 — ESMS Items Description You can select the way an alert is sent when it is triggered by an event.  SNMP Trap Alert Type  Email Note: If you select SNMP Trap as the Alert Type, Email Address, Subject, Message is disabled. If you select Email as the Alert Type, Destination IP is disabled.
  • Page 134 Chapter 5 — ESMS Chapter 5 — ESMS Item Description Current Mouse Mode Absolute or Relative. Note: Whether you chose which of these two modes, it enables you to see two mouse cursors where, one is the redirected host mouse cursor and the other is the actual local mouse cursor. When the single cursor checkbox is selected, the user only sees the redirect mouse cursor.
  • Page 135 Chapter 5 — ESMS Note: To change any of the settings on the Network Configuration page, you must have permission to configure BMC. Don’t do network configure when the server is in BIOS mode; the network configuration may be conflict with BIOS. Items Description MAC Address...
  • Page 136 Chapter 5 — ESMS 1. VLAN Settings VLAN web page Items Description Enable VLAN Enable / disable VLAN function. Note: If enabled, BMC will only accept packets for this channel if they have 802.1q fields and their VLAN ID matches the VLAN ID field. VLAN ID Identification for VLAN Interface.
  • Page 137 Chapter 5 — ESMS Item Description Enable Serial over LAN Checked=Enabled; Unchecked=Disabled Select one of the IPMI data speed:  9600 bps  19200 bps Baud Rate  38400 bps  57600 bps  115200 bps Select the IPMI Serial over LAN minimum user privilege: ...
  • Page 138 Chapter 5 — ESMS SNMP The SNMP page shows the community string for the SNMP trap server. You can modify the community string and click the Save button to save a new community string.   SNMP web page SMTP The SMTP page shows the IP address of SMTP mail server. You can modify the IP address and click the Save button to save a new mail server IP address.
  • Page 139 Chapter 5 — ESMS Users The Users page enables you to view the current list of user slots for the server and configure existing BMC users. If you would like to delete or modify a user, select the name in the list and select Delete User or Modify User. To add a new user, select an un-configured slot and select Add User.
  • Page 140 Chapter 5 — ESMS Item Description User Name Enter a user name in this field. Your user name must be a string of 4 to 15 alpha-numeric characters. Username are case-sensitive and must start with an alphabetical character. Password Enter a password in the Password field. Your password must be a string of 8 to 20 alpha-numeric characters.
  • Page 141 Chapter 5 — ESMS Item Description User Name This field contains the user name. This field cannot be modified. Change Password Check this box when you want to change the password. You must enter a password in the Password field when you check the Change Password box. Password Your password must be a string of 8 to 20 alpha-numeric characters.
  • Page 142 Chapter 5 — ESMS Item Description PEF# Number of PEF configuration entry. There are 40 PEF configuration entries in the system. Event Filter Action Show the doing action when the event occurs. Sensor Type Display the sensor type. Sensor Num Display the sensor number.
  • Page 143 Chapter 5 — ESMS 2. Delete PEF Select a configured PEF entry and click the Delete button. The SSL page allows you to upload the new SSL Certificate. Note: This SSL page does not support any encrypted private key, like DES, AES, and so on. Please upload unencrypted private key.
  • Page 144 Chapter 5 — ESMS SSL Private Key Upload web page Item Description Default Certificate Displays the creating time of the existing certificate. Default Privacy Key Display the creating time of the existing privacy key. New Private Key Click to choose the new Private Key that you want to upload. Upload Click to start upload Private Key.

  • Page 145: Remote Control

    Chapter 5 — ESMS Items Description Never Time Out This option allows the web session never time out. Setting Time Out This option allows you to configure the web session time out value. The Time Out field will Time Out Specify the time out value.
  • Page 146 Chapter 5 — ESMS Console Redirection web page   When you click on the Java Console button, Java will start and launch console redirection. Console Redirection web page Launch Console Redirection...
  • Page 147 Chapter 5 — ESMS Server Power Control This feature allows you to view the current power status and control the power of your server remotely. Select one of the options listed in the following table and click the Perform Action button to execute on your server. You will be asked to confirm your choice.

  • Page 148: Language

    Chapter 5 — ESMS Language You can use the Language to select the preferred language from Available Languages list.   Languages web page...

  • Page 149: User Privilege For Web

    Chapter 5 — ESMS User Privilege for Web The following is user privilege definition table for web. The User Privilege Priority is OEM Proprietary > Administrator > Operator > User > No Access. OEM Proprietary and Administrator can login to web and have full privilege, Operator can login to web, but doesn’t have modify and setting privileges on some pages.

  • Page 150: Kvm Interface

    Chapter 5 — ESMS KVM Interface   Setting up Internet Explorer You must first setup your Internet browser before you can redirect the host system’s console. Open your IE browser, and left click Tools and then Internet Options. Click the Internet Options The Internet Options window opens, click the Settings button.
  • Page 151 Chapter 5 — ESMS The Settings window opens, left click the Every visit to the page button or Automatically button. Click the OK button to apply the change and to go back to the Internet Options window.   Click the Every Visit to the Page Next, you must setup IE to allow the downloading of Signed ActiveX controls and also allow it to run Signed ActiveX controls.
  • Page 152 Chapter 5 — ESMS The Security Settings window opens, click the Enable button under the Download signed ActiveX controls section.   Click the Enable button under the Download Signed ActiveX Controls section Scroll down and click the Enable button under the Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins section. Click the OK button.  ...

  • Page 153: Console Redirection Window

    Chapter 5 — ESMS Click the Apply button and then the OK button to make the changes. Note: You must restart Internet Explorer before the changes take effect. Also, Remote Console cannot run with any other security settings in Internet Explorer.  ...
  • Page 154 Chapter 5 — ESMS Video   Video dropdown menu Item Description Start Redirection It can be used to begin console redirection. Stop Redirection It can be used to halt console redirection. Restart It can be used to stop console redirection and then start console redirection. It can be used to view the console redirection in full screen mode.
  • Page 155 Chapter 5 — ESMS Keyboard   Keyboard dropdown menu Item Description Hold Right CTRL Key Acts as the right-side <CTRL> key when in console redirection. Hold Right ALT Key Acts as the right-side <ALT> key when in console redirection. Hold Left CTRL Key Acts as the left-side <CTRL>...
  • Page 156 Chapter 5 — ESMS Mouse     Mouse dropdown menu  Item Description Sync Cursor Sync cursor for remote control mouse.   Options   Options dropdown menu ...
  • Page 157 Chapter 5 — ESMS You can check the box to hide the hardware cursor, and transmit video deltas only. You can choose one YUV compression mode via select Compression Mode. YUV is a color space. Y is expressed as luminance, and UV is expressed as chrominance.
  • Page 158 Chapter 5 — ESMS Redirect CDROM can be used to start or stop the redirection of a physical DVD/CD-ROM drive.   Redirect CDROM window    Redirect ISO can be used to start or stop the redirection of the ISO file.   Redirect ISO window ...
  • Page 159 Chapter 5 — ESMS Redirect Floppy can be used to start or stop the redirection of a physical floppy drive.   Redirect Floppy window    Redirect Floppy Image is used to start or stop the redirection of the floppy image, instead of a physical driver.  ...
  • Page 160 Chapter 5 — ESMS Help     Help dropdown menu  The Help dropdown menu contains the About JViewer menu item that allows you to view copyright and version information.  ...

  • Page 161: Support

    Appendix A — Support Appendix A Support Before you Begin CAUTION! BEFORE REMOVING THE SERVER COVER, DISCONNECT ALL POWER. UN-PLUG THE AC POWER CORD; DISCONNECT ALL PERIPHERALS, AND ALL LAN LINES. Make sure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can get into computer components and cause a malfunction.

  • Page 162: Installing The Rack Brackets

    Appendix A — Support Installing the Rack Brackets When the server is to be installed into a rack, it is necessary to install two rack mount brackets onto the server chassis prior to installing the server into the rack. Follow the procedures below to install the rack mount brackets onto the server.
  • Page 163 Appendix A — Support Slide Screws Slide Screws Remove any plastic cover from the rackmount. CAUTION! THE SERVER SYSTEM IS HEAVY. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, TWO INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO LIFT AND PLACE THE SERVER INTO POSITION. Slide the server onto the rails, and push back until it sits flush against the vertical supports on the cabinet. The server must rest completely on the rails.

  • Page 164: Troubleshooting Sequence

    Power Connector Not Plugged In If the power supply cable is not plugged into the Mainboard CPU power connector (see QSSC-S99K 2U Mainboard Compo- nents on page 2 for the location), the system cannot boot up, even though chassis front panel LEDs and the fan may be operational.
  • Page 165 Appendix A — Support Most monitors employ indicator LEDs showing status. Refer to the monitor’s documentation to confirm opera- tion. If the problem still persists, try replacing the monitor or try the monitor on different AC outlet or a different system.

  • Page 166: Installation Problems

    (such as a printer, keyboard, mouse, or other external device). Ensure that all external cables are se- curely attached to the external connectors on your system. See QSSC-S99K 2U I/O Ports on page 5 for the back panel connectors on your system.

  • Page 167: Status Led Descriptions

    Appendix A — Support Status LED Descriptions Front Panel Location Number Name Icon Color Display Description Status System Main Power On Green Power/Sleep BLINK Sleep System Main Power Off Blue BLINK Unit selected for identifica- Identification tion. No identification request. System failure.
  • Page 168 Appendix A — Support Rear Panel Location Number Name Icon Color Display Sta- Description Share NIC for Management or Ethernet LAN Green (Left) No Link, No Access Green/Amber (Right) Green (Left) Link, No Access Green/Amber (Right) Rear LAN#1 & 2 Green (Left) BLINK Link, Access...

  • Page 169: Ami Post Errors And Beep Codes

    Appendix A — Support AMI POST Errors and Beep Codes Test Points and Beep Codes A checkpoint is either a byte or word value output to I/O port 80h. The BIOS outputs checkpoints throughout bootblock and Power-On Self Test (POST) to indicate the task the system is currently executing. Checkpoints are very useful in aiding software developers or technicians in debugging problems that occur during the pre-boot process.

  • Page 170: Post Code Checkpoints

    Appendix A — Support Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints The Bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that a BIOS recovery needs to occur because the user has forced the update or the BIOS checksum is corrupt. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the Bootblock recovery portion of the BIOS: Checkpoint Description...
  • Page 171 Appendix A — Support Checkpoint Description Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is OK.

  • Page 172: Beep Codes

    Appendix A — Support Checkpoint Description Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in CPU, ¡K etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA¡Ketc. Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed.

  • Page 173: Post Error Messages And Handling

    Appendix A — Support POST Error Messages and Handling Whenever possible, the BIOS will output the current boot progress codes on the video screen. Progress codes are 32-bit quantities plus optional data. The 32-bit numbers include class, subclass, and operation information. The class and subclass fields point to the type of hardware that is being initialized.
  • Page 174 Appendix A — Support Error Code Error Message Response 001B WARN DIMM COMPAT MINOR NOT SUPPORTED Error Warning 001C WARN LOCKSTEP DISABLE MINOR RAS MODE Error Warning 001D WARN LOCKSTEP DISABLE MINOR MISMATCHED Error Warning 001E WARN USER DIMM DISABLE QUAD AND 3DPC Error Warning 001F WARN USER DIMM DISABLE MEMTEST Error...
  • Page 175 Appendix A — Support Error Code Error Message Response 0044 DMA Controller Error Halt 0045 DMA-1 Error Halt 0046 DMA-2 Error Halt 0047 Unknown BIOS error. Error code = 0047 Halt 0048 Password check failed Halt 0049 Unknown BIOS error. Error code = 0049 Halt 004A Unknown BIOS error.
  • Page 176 Appendix A — Support Error Code Error Message Response 0154 Processor failed BIST Pause 0155 Processor failed BIST Pause 0156 Processor failed BIST Pause 0157 Processor failed BIST Pause 0160 Processor missing microcode Pause 0161 Processor missing microcode Pause 0162 Processor missing microcode Pause 0163...
  • Page 177 Appendix A — Support Error Code Error Message Response 8102 Error! USB device failed to initialize!!! Warning 8103 Warning! Unsupported UBS device found and disabled!!! Warning Warning! Port 60h/64h emulation is not supported by this USB Host Warning 8104 Controller!!! 8105 Warning! EHCI controller disabled.

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