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Penguin Computing Altus 2804i Technical Manual

Penguin Computing Altus 2804i Technical Manual (95 pages)

Highest core count in a space-saving form factor

Brand: Penguin Computing | Category: Server | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1 Introduction

12
- Overview
  12
- Serverboard Features
  13
- Processors
  13
- Memory
  13
- SAS (AS-2042G-6RF Only)
  13
- Serial ATA
  13
- PCI Expansion Slots
  13
- Ethernet Ports
  14
- Onboard Controllers/Ports
  14
- Graphics Controller
  14
- Ipmi
  14
- Uio
  14
- Other Features
  14
- Server Chassis Features
  15
- System Power
  15
- SAS/SATA Subsystem
  15
- Front Control Panel
  15
- I/O Backplane
  15
- Cooling System
  15
- Contacting Supermicro
  17
Chapter 2 Server Installation

18
- 2-1 Overview
  18
- Unpacking the System
  18
- Preparing for Setup
  18
- Choosing a Setup Location
  19
- Rack Precautions
  19
- Server Precautions
  19
- Rack Mounting Considerations
  20
- Ambient Operating Temperature
  20
- Reduced Airfl Ow
  20
- Mechanical Loading
  20
- Circuit Overloading
  20
- Reliable Ground
  20
- Installing the System into a Rack
  21
- Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
  21
- Installing the Inner Rails
  21
- Installing the Outer Rails
  21
- Locking Tabs
  21
- Installing the Server into the Rack
  22
- Checking the Serverboard Setup
  23
- Preparing to Power on
  24
Chapter 3 System Interface

26
- Overview
  26
- Control Panel Buttons
  26
- Reset
  26
- Power
  26
- Control Panel Leds
  27
- Power Fail
  27
- Overheat/Fan Fail
  27
- Nic2
  27
- Nic1
  27
- Hdd
  28
- Power
  28
- SAS Drive Carrier Leds
  28
Chapter 4 System Safety

30
- Electrical Safety Precautions
  30
- General Safety Precautions
  31
- ESD Precautions
  32
- Operating Precautions
  33
Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

34
- Handling the Serverboard
  34
- Precautions
  34
- Unpacking
  35
- Serverboard Installation
  35
- Connecting Cables
  36
- Connecting Data Cables
  36
- Connecting Power Cables
  36
- Connecting the Control Panel
  36
- I/O Ports
  37
- Installing the Processor and Heatsink
  38
- Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink
  40
- Installing Memory
  41
- DIMM Module Population Confi Guration
  43
- Adding PCI Add-On Cards
  44
- Serverboard Details
  45
- Connector Defi Nitions
  47
- 5-10 Jumper Settings
  53
- Explanation of Jumpers
  53
- 5-11 Onboard Indicators
  56
- 5-12 SAS and SATA Drive Connections
  57
- 5-13 Enabling SATA RAID
  58
- Serial ATA (SATA)
  58
- Installing the OS/SATA Driver
  58
- Building a Driver Diskette
  58
- Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS
  59
- Using the Adaptec RAID Utility
  60
- Installing the RAID Driver During os Installation
  60
- 5-14 Installing Drivers
  61
- Supero Doctor III
  62
Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

64
- Static-Sensitive Devices
  64
- Precautions
  64
- Unpacking
  64
- Control Panel
  65
- System Fans
  65
- System Fan Failure
  66
- Replacing System Fans
  66
- Drive Bay Installation/Removal
  67
- Accessing the Drive Bays
  67
- SAS/SATA Drive Installation
  67
- SAS/SATA Drive Backplane
  70
- DVD-ROM Drive Installation
  70
- Power Supply
  71
- Power Supply Failure
  71
- Removing/Replacing the Power Supply
  71
Chapter 7 BIOS

74
- Introduction
  74
- Main Menu
  75
- Advanced Settings Menu
  75
- Security Settings Menu
  85
- Boot Settings Menu
  86
- Exit Menu
  87
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes

88
Appendix B Installing Windows

90
- B-1 Installing Windows to a RAID System
  90
- B-2 Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System
  91
Appendix C System Specifi Cations

92

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