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  • Page 1 ® UPER 6015C-M3 UPER ERVER 6015C-MT UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • Page 2 The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6015C- M3/6015C-MT. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT is a high-end dual processor rackmount server based on the SC813MTQ-520C 1U rackmount server chassis and the Su- ®...
  • Page 4 You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 Onboard SAS (6015C-M3) ................1-2 Serial ATA ......................1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-2 Ethernet Ports ....................1-3 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ............2-7 Checking the Serverboard Setup ..............2-8 Checking the Chassis Setup ................. 2-10 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-1 Reset ....................... 3-1 Power ......................3-1 Control Panel LEDs ..................
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual ATX Power Connector ................5-12 Processor Power Connector ..............5-12 PW_ON Connector ................... 5-12 Reset Connector ..................5-12 Overheat LED (OH) .................. 5-13 NIC2 (LAN2) LED ..................5-13 NIC1 (LAN1) LED ..................5-13 HDD LED ....................5-13 Power On LED ..................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents 5-12 Floppy and IDE Drive Connections............... 5-21 Floppy Connector ..................5-21 IDE Connector ..................5-22 SAS Ports ....................5-23 SATA Ports ....................5-23 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Unpacking ....................... 6-1 Control Panel ....................
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT is a dual processor server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC813MTQ-520C 1U rackmount chassis and the X7DCL- 3/X7DCL-i serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 6015C-M3/6015C-MT (www.

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT lies the X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i, a single processor serverboard based on Intel's 5100 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i.

  • Page 13: Ethernet Ports

    Chapter 1: Introduction Ethernet Ports The X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i has two network controllers integrated into the chipset to support two Gigabit LAN ports (100/1000Base-T/1000BaseTX, RJ45 output). Onboard Controllers/Ports An onboard IDE controller supports Ultra ATA 100 hard drives or ATAPI devices. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports.

  • Page 14: System Block Diagram

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual PROCESSOR#1 PROCESSOR#2 ISL6312A ISL6312A 1067/1333 1067/1333 MT/S MT/S #0-3 #0-2 PCI-EXP x8 PORT #0-1 #2,3 #1-3 #1-2 Intel 5100 #1-1 PCI-EXP x8 PORT #4,5 PORT PCI-EXP x8 3.0 Gb/S PORT LSI 1068E #6,7 PCI-EXP x1 RJ45 82573V LANE5...

  • Page 15: Server Chassis Features

    The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC813MTQ-520C chassis. Details on the chassis can be found in Chapter 6. System Power When confi gured as a SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT, the SC813MTQ-520C chassis includes a single 520W power supply. SAS/SATA Subsystem For the 6015C-M3, the SC813MTQ-520C chassis was designed to support four SAS hard drives, which are hot-swappable units.

  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Server Precautions in the next section. Preparing for Setup The box the SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies, six rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimal amount of time.

  • Page 18: Rack Precautions

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual • This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like). • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

  • Page 19: Rack Mounting Considerations

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

  • Page 20: Installing The System Into A Rack

    Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails You may have received rack rail hardware with the SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C- MT. (Two front inner rails should already be attached to the chassis.) This hard- ware consists of two rear inner rails that secure to the chassis, one on each side just behind the preinstalled front inner rails.

  • Page 21: Installing The Rack Rails

    Figure 2-1. Installing Rear Inner Chassis Rails Installing the Rack Rails Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT in the rack (see Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3). Position the chassis rail guides at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack.

  • Page 22: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.

  • Page 23: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT into a Telco type rack, use two L- shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back.

  • Page 24: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6015C-M3/6015C-MT in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the inside of the System First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-4. Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT...

  • Page 26: Checking The Chassis Setup

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Checking the Chassis Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS/SATA drives and SAS/SATA backplane have been properly installed and all essential connections have been made. Checking the Drives All drives can be accessed from the front of the server.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SAS/SATA drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi c components. There are also two but- tons on the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC813MTQ-520C chassis has fi ve LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.

  • Page 29: Power

    Chapter 3: System Interface Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. 3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs SAS Drives (6015C-M3) Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs: •...
  • Page 30 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 System Safety

    System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT from damage: • Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet.

  • Page 32: General Safety Precautions

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual • Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Page 33: Esd Precautions

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

  • Page 34: Operating Precautions

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6015C- M3/6015C-MT is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6015C-M3/6015C-MT system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i serverboard into the SC813MTQ-520C chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference.

  • Page 36: Unpacking

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis- charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Serverboard Installation This section explains the fi rst step of physically mounting the X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i into the SC813MTQ-520C chassis.

  • Page 37: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connecting Cables Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the fl...

  • Page 38: Connecting The Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators. All JF1 wires have been bundled into a single ribbon cable to simplify this connection. Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the board.

  • Page 39: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up.
  • Page 40 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual 3. Use your thumb and your index fi nger to hold the CPU at opposite sides. 4. Align pin1 of the CPU (the cor- ner marked with a triangle) with the notched corner of the CPU socket. 5.
  • Page 41 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing the Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heatsink retention mechanism.

  • Page 42: Installing Memory

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Installing Memory Memory Support The X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i supports up to 48 GB of Registered ECC DDR2-667 or DDR2-533 SDRAM. The memory scheme is interleaved, so you must populate two slots at a time, beginning with slot 1A and 2A, then slots 1B and 2B and fi nally slots 1C and 2C.

  • Page 43: Adding Pci Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Note: Due to memory allocation to system devices, memory remaining available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. Refer to the table below for details. Possible System Memory Allocation &...

  • Page 44: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Serverboard Details Motherboard Layout Figure 5-4. X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i Layout SAS components are included on the X7DCL-3 only. Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. A square contact pad indicates the location of pin 1. 5-10...

  • Page 45: X7Dcl-3/X7Dcl-I Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-9 C1/JI C to PCI/PCI-E Slots Open (Disabled) JPA1* SAS Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPA2* SAS RAID Select Closed (SR RAID) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable...

  • Page 46: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions (JPW2) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition ATX Power Connector +3.3V +3.3V The primary power supply connector -12V +3.3V (JPW2) on the X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin PS_ON specifi...

  • Page 47: Overheat Led (Oh)

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Overheat LED (OH) OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Connect an LED to the OH connection Pin# Defi nition on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad- vanced warning of chassis overheat- Ground ing.

  • Page 48: Nmi Button

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual NMI Button NMI Button Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button Pin# Defi nition header is located on pins 19 and 20 Control of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Ground for pin defi nitions. Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Defi...

  • Page 49: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup USB Ports Pin Defi nitions (USB0/1) Universal Serial Bus (USB) Pin# Defi nitions There are two Universal Serial Bus ports located on the I/O panel and four additional USB headers located Ground on the serverboard. The headers, labeled USB2/3 and USB4/5, can be used to provide front side USB access USB Headers...

  • Page 50: Power Supply Fail Detect

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Power Supply Fail Detect PWR Supply Fail Detect Pin Defi nitions (JPWF1) Connect a cable from your power sup- Pin# Defi nition ply to JPWF1 to provide warning of PWR 1: Fail power supply failure. This warning sig- PWR 2: Fail nal is passed through the PWR_LED PWR 3: Fail...

  • Page 51: Serial Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Defi nitions (COM1/COM2) Two serial ports are included on the Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition serverboard: COM1 is a port located beside the USB ports and COM2 is a header located on the corner of the board near the SIMLC slot.

  • Page 52: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used Connector Pins to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the con- Jumper nector.

  • Page 53: Lan1/Lan2 Enable/Disable

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPL1/2) Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to Jumper Setting Defi nition enable or disable the LAN1 port and Pins 1-2 Enabled JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN2 Pins 2-3 Disabled port on the serverboard.

  • Page 54: I 2 C Bus To Pci/Pci-Exp. Slots

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual C Bus to PCI/PCI-Exp. Slots Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to C to PCI/PCI-E Slots Jumper Settings (JI C1/JI connect the System Management Bus Jumper Setting Defi nition C) to the PCI and PCI-E slots. The C1: Closed C2:Closed Enabled...

  • Page 55: Cpu_Vrm Overheat Led Indicators (Led5/Led6)

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup CPU_VRM Overheat LED Indicators (LED5/LED6) CPU_VRM Overheat LED Indicators (LED5/LED6) The two CPU_VRM Overheat LEDs LED# Description designated LE5/LE6 provide indication LED: On CPU1_VRM Overheat for CPU1 and CPU2 VRM overheat, re- LED6: On CPU2_VRM Overheat spectively.

  • Page 56: Ide Connector

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual IDE Connector There are no jumpers to confi gure the onboard IDE interface "IDE". See the table below for pin defi ni- tions. IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions (IDE) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi...

  • Page 57: Sas Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SAS Ports SAS Port Pin Defi nitions There are eight SAS ports (SAS0 ~ SAS7) included on the serverboard. Pin # Defi nition See the table on the right for Ground pin defi nitions. Note: JPA1 must be set cor- rectly to enable the SAS con- Ground troller.
  • Page 58 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Notes 5-24...

  • Page 59: Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform main- tenance on the SC813MTQ-520C chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.

  • Page 60: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system control buttons and status indicators.

  • Page 61: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans Four 4-cm high-performance 12500 rpm fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT. The chassis includes air seals under the fans and at the chassis cross section, which separates the drive bay area from the serverboard area of the chassis to promote better airfl...

  • Page 62: Sas/Sata Drive Installation

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Accessing the Drive Bays SAS/SATA Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SAS/SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability of the SAS/SATA drives.
  • Page 63 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-4. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier Figure 6-5. Removing a SAS/SATA Drive from the Server...

  • Page 64: Dvd-Rom Drive Installation

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual DVD-ROM Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM drive bay. The 6015C-M3/6015C-MT accommodates only slim DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim DVD-ROM drive in the 6015C- M3/6015C-MT server.

  • Page 65: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The SuperServer 6015C-M3/6015C-MT has a single 520 watt power supply. This power supply has the capability of operating at 100 - 240 input volts. Depress the main power button on the front of the chassis and then unplug the AC power cord to completely remove power from the system before removing the power supply.
  • Page 66 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Reconnect the power cord. Replace the chassis top cover and push the module back into the rack. Finish by turning the power switch on the power supply on, and then depress the power button on the front of the system.

  • Page 67: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DCL-3/X7DCL-i. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a fl ash chip and can be easily upgraded using a fl oppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 68: Running Setup

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Running Setup Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the ap- propriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (see the next page).

  • Page 69: Main Bios Setup Menu

    Chapter 7: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fi elds. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fi...
  • Page 70 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual IDE Primary Master/Slave, SATA Port1, SATA Port2, SATA Port3 and SATA Port4 These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Primary Master/Slave, SATA Port1 Master/Slave, SATA Port2 Master/Slave, SATA Port3 Master, and SATA Port4 Master slots.
  • Page 71 Chapter 7: BIOS CHS Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: TYPE: This item displays the type of IDE or SATA Device. Cylinders: This item indicates the status of Cylinders. Headers: This item indicates the number of headers. Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors.
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of the Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Native Mode Operation Select the native mode for ATA. The options are: Parallel ATA, Serial ATA, Both, and Auto.

  • Page 73: Advanced Setup

    Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>. Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Power Button Behavior If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-off and 4-sec override.
  • Page 75 Chapter 7: BIOS Cache Base 0-512K If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the base memory area: block 0-512K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or to be written into L1, L2 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual PCI Confi guration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices. Onboard GLAN-1/Onboard GLAN-2 (Gigabit- LAN) OPROM Confi gure Select Enabled to allow the system to boot from the GLAN-1 connection or the GLAN-2 connection.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Chipset Control Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Warning : Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect setup, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect DRAM timing may cause the system become unstable.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Advanced Processor Options Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. CPU Speed This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor. Frequency Ratio (Available when supported by the CPU.) The feature allows the user to set the internal frequency multiplier for the CPU.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS and restart the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. Intel EIST Support (Available when supported by the CPU.) Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Floppy Disk Controller This setting allows you to assign control of the fl oppy disk controller. The options are Enabled (user defi ned), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS and OS controlled). Base I/O Address This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for the Floppy port. The options are Primary and Secondary.
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to set the BAUD rate for the console redirection.

  • Page 82: Hardware Monitor Logic

    Vcore A:/Vcore B:/-12V/+12V/P1V5/+3.3V/5Vsb/5VDD/P_VTT/Vbat Note: In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings take prece- dence over the BIOS settings. When fi rst installed, Supero Doctor III adopts the temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doctor, since the SD III settings override the BIOS settings.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS IPMI (Available only when an IPMI card is installed.) 0IP0M0000I Specification Version: This item displays the current IPMI Version. Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version. System Event Logging000 Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Disabled, the system will continue to log events received via system interface.
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual OS Boot Watch Dog Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Timer for Loading OS (Minutes) This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components. 7-19...

  • Page 86: Security

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.

  • Page 87: Boot

    Chapter 7: BIOS Password on Boot This setting allows you to determine if a password is required for a user to enter the system at bootup. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required). Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display.

  • Page 88: Exit

    UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 89: Appendix A Bios Post Messages

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The fol- lowing is a list of such BIOS messages. Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk is not working or not confi...
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly, perhaps by an applica- tion program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values.
  • Page 91 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages EISA CMOS not writeable ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS. DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. Software NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
  • Page 93 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages PS/2 Mouse: PS/2 mouse identifi ed. Run the I2O Confi guration Utility One or more unclaimed block storage devices have the Confi guration Request bit set in the LCT. Run an I2O Confi guration Utility (e.g. the SAC utility). System BIOS shadowed System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
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  • Page 95: Appendix B Bios Post Codes

    Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual POST Code Description 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 512 kB base RAM 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus...
  • Page 97 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Confi gure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional)
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual POST Code Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate Erase <ESC>...
  • Page 99 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code...
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  • Page 101: Appendix C Intel Hostraid Setup Guidelines

    Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Appendix C Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines After all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst confi gure SATA HostRAID or SAS HostRAID before you install the Windows Operating System and other software drivers.
  • Page 102 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual The Intel HostRAID Confi gurations The following types of Intel's HostRAID confi gurations are supported: RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk. RAID1 (Data Mirroring): an identical data image from one drive is copied to another drive.
  • Page 103 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Using the Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self Test. b.
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume: a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next fi...
  • Page 105 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 1 Volume: a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the next fi...
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0): a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>. c.
  • Page 107 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity): a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press <Enter>. c.
  • Page 108 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Deleting RAID Volume: Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set. a. From the main menu, select item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press <Enter>. b.
  • Page 109 Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD Warning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to non- RAID or Resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or Resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete the internal RAID structure on the drive.
  • Page 110 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual C-2 Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 OS for RAID Functions Installing a New Windows Operating System Insert the Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD. Press the <F6> key when the message-" Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver"...

  • Page 111: Appendix D Software Installation

    Appendix D: Software Installation Appendix D Software Installation D-1 Installing Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.
  • Page 112 The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 113 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro. com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http:// www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For the Linux OS, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.
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  • Page 115: Appendix E System Specifi Cations

    Appendix E: System Specifi cations Appendix E System Specifi cations Processors Dual Intel® Xeon 5400/5300/5200/5100 Series processors in LGA771 sockets Note: please refer to our website for details on supported processors. Chipset Intel 5100 + ICH9R BIOS Phoenix BIOS in 8 Mb Flash EEPROM Memory Capacity Six (6) DIMM slots to support a maximum up to 48 GB of registered ECC DDR2-667/533 SDRAM...
  • Page 116 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Serverboard 6015C-M3: X7DCL-3 (ATX Form Factor) 6015C-MT: X7DCL-i (ATX Form Factor) Dimensions (both): 12 x 10 in (305 x 254 mm) Chassis SC813MTQ-520C (1U Rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 19.85 in. (437 x 43 x 504 mm) Weight Gross Weight: 38 lbs.
  • Page 117 Appendix E: System Specifi cations Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant UL Listed (USA)
  • Page 118 UPER ERVER 6015C-M3/6015C-MT User's Manual Disclaimer (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signifi...

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