RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System User Manual RMC7182: 1U Rackmount Computer comes with single Xeon 5600/5500 processor 8 x 2.5” SATA HD Tray 661 Brea Canyon Rd., Suite 3 Walnut, CA 91789 tel: 909.598.7388, fax: 909.598.0218 © Copyright 2009 Acnodes, Inc. All rights reserved. Product description and product specifications are subject to change without notice. For latest product information, please visit Acnodes’ web site at www.acnodes.com.
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RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the Acnodes RMC7182. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the embedded board, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the motherboard. Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the RMC7182 1U rackmount server chassis.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 1 1-2 Motherboard Features..................................................................................... 2 Processor ........................................................................................................ 2 Memory ................................................................................
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Circuit Overloading............................................................................................7 Reliable Ground.................................................................................................7 2-4 Installing the System in to a Rack......................................................................8 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ......................................................12 Inner Rails .................................
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED MOTHERBOARD SETUP 5-1 Handling the Motherboard .............................................................................. 23 Precautions ..................................................................................................... 23 Unpacking..........................................................................................................23 5-2 Serverboard Installation....................................................................
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System NIC2 (JLAN2) LED.............................................................................................36 NIC1 (JLAN1) LED.............................................................................................36 HDD LED/UID Switch........................................................................................ 36 Power On LED .................................................................................................. 37 NMI Button .......................
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System USB Wake-up.......................................................................................................42 SMBus to PCI Slots.............................................................................................43 BMC Enable/Disable...........................................................................................44 SAS Enable/Disable............................................................................................44 SAS RAID Mode Select.......
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Hard Drive Installation.......................................................................................55 DVD Drive Installation.......................................................................................55 6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................... 56 Power Supply Failure.........................................................................................
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview The Acnodes RMC7182 is a high-end single processor, 1U rack- mount server. The RMC7182 is comprised of two main subsystems: the RMC7182 chassis and the embedded board. Please refer to our web site for informa- tion on operating systems that have been certified for use with the RMC7182. In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have been included with the RMC7182, as listed below.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 1-2 Motherboard Features The RMC7182 is a single processor motherboard based upon Intel's X58 chipset. Below are the main features of the RMC7182. Processor The RMC7182 supports single Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i7 Extreme processors and future Intel Nehalem processor families (next generation Intel Xeon® processor). Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site for updates on supported processors.
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RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 1-3 Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the RMC7182 chassis. System Power When configured as a Acnodes RMC7182, the embedded system chassis includes a single 560W power supply. SATA Subsystem For the RMC7182, the motherboard chassis was designed to support four SAS or SATA hard drives, which are hot-swappable units.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your Acnodes RMC7182 and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your RMC7182 system has come to you with the pro- cessor and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a motherboard, processor, system memory etc.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Rack Precautions o Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. o In a single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. o In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together. o Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 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).
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the Acnodes RMC7182 into a rack. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. Note: This rail will fit a rack between 26" and 33.5" deep. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Inner Rails The motherboard chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails and inner rail extensions. The inner rails are pre-attached and do not interfere with normal use of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack. Attach the inner rail extension to stabilize the chassis within the rack. Installing the Rack Rails 1. Place the inner rack extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chassis with the rail extension holes.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack 1. Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket. You must align the pins with the slides. Also, both bracket ends must face the same direction. 2. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly into the rack. 3. Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M5 screws.
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RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Confirm that chassis includes the inner rails and rail extensions . Also, confirm that the outer rails are installed on the rack. 2. Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails. 3. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking tabs "click". 4.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the Acnodes RMC7182 into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on your server, remove it.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup After you install the server 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. Removing the Chassis Cover (Figure 2-7) 1. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click"). 2. Remove the screws securing the top cover to the chssis. 3. Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis. 4.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 2. Your server system may have come with system memory already installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5. 3. If desired, you can install add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for details on installing PCI add-on cards. 4. Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not block- ing the chassis airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM INTERFACE 3-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective ac- tion you may need to take. Universal Information LED When this LED blinks red quickly, it indicates a fan failure and when blinking red slowly a power failure.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System NIC2 Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing . NIC1 Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing. HDD Channel activity for all HDDs. This light indicates IDE or SATA drive activity when flashing. Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. 661 Brea Canyon Rd., Suite 3 Walnut, CA 91789 tel: 909.598.7388, fax: 909.598.0218 © Copyright 2005 Acnodes, Inc.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs Each Serial ATA drive has both a green and a red LED. o Green: Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green LED (on the front of the SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM SAFETY 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the Acnodes RMC7182 from damage: o 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. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System o Motherboard 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. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. o DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a DVD-ROM drive.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System o 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. 4-3 ESD Precautions Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 4-4 Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the RMC7136 is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. 661 Brea Canyon Rd., Suite 3 Walnut, CA 91789 tel: 909.598.7388, fax: 909.598.0218 © Copyright 2009 Acnodes, Inc. All rights reserved. Product description and product specifications are subject to change without notice.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED MOTHERBOARD SETUP This chapter covers the steps required to install the embedded board into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick refer- ence chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have finished working with the motherboard to better cool and protect the system.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Unpacking The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis- charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. 5-2 Serverboard Installation This section explains the first step of physically mounting the embedded board into the RMC7136 chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate the most common problems encountered in such an installation.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 5-3 Connecting Cables Now that the motherboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 5-4 I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. 661 Brea Canyon Rd., Suite 3 Walnut, CA 91789 tel: 909.598.7388, fax: 909.598.0218 © Copyright 2009 Acnodes, Inc. All rights reserved. Product description and product specifications are subject to change without notice. For latest product information, please visit Acnodes’ web site at www.acnodes.com.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure onthe label area of the fan. Notes: 1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- moving or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. 2. Intel's boxed processor package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assem- bly.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 1. After removing the plastic cap, use your thumb and the index finger to hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. 2. Align the CPU key (the semi-circle cutout) with the socket key (the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket). 3. Once the CPU and the socket are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. Do not rub the CPU against the surface of the socket or its pins to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket. 4.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink Notes: The motherboard comes with a heatsink bracket pre-in- stalled on the reverse side of the board. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. 2. Install two diagonal screws (i.e.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below prevent damage to the CPU or other components. 1. Power down the system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2. Disconnect the heatsink fan's wires from the fan header. 3.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 5-6 Installing Memory Modules Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. Installing & Removing DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1A. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent incorrect DIMM module installation. 2. Press down the release tabs on the ends of a memory slot. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Memory Support The embedded system supports up to 16GB of DDR3 ECC UDIMM or up to 32GB of ECC DDR3 RDIMM (1333/1066/800 MHz in 6 DIMM slots.) Populating these DIMM slots with a pair of memory modules of the same type and same size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance. When populating, install DIMMs to the "A" slots first. Install to the "B" slots only after all the "A" slots are populated: 1A, 2A, 3A, 1B, 2B, 3B.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 5-7 PCI Expansion Cards A riser card is used to support one standard size (full height full length) PCI expan- sion card. Installing a PCI Expansion Card 1. Confirm that you have the correct riser card for your chassis model and the add-on card includes a standard bracket. 2. Remove the chassis cover. 3. Install the riser card by sliding card into the appropriate riser card in the motherboard. 4. Choose the PCI slot shield in which to place the add-on card. 5.
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RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 5-9 Connector Definitions Main ATX Power Supply Connector The 24-pin primary power supply connector (JPW1) meets the SSI EPS 12V specification. The 8 - pin CPU PWR connector (JPW2) is also required for the processor. Refer to the table on the right for the pin definitions. Processor Power Connector JPW2 must also be connected to the power supply to provide power for the processor. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Overheat/Fan Fail/UID LED Connect an LED to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide UID signals and advanced warning of chassis overheating. Re- fer to the table on the right for pin definitions. NIC2 (JLAN2) LED The LED connections for JLAN2 are on pins 9 and 10 of JF1. Attach an LED cable to display network activ- ity. See the table on the right for pin definitions. NIC1 (JLAN1) LED The LED connections for JLAN1 are on pins 11 and 12 of JF1.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Fan Headers There are six fan headers on the serverboard, all of which are 4-pin fans (pins 1-3 are backward compat- ible with traditional 3-pin fans). See the table on the right for pin defini- tions. The onboard fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management (via Hardware Monitoring) under the Advanced Section in the BIOS.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Chassis Intrusion The Chassis Intrusion header is des- ignated JL1. Attach an appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chas- sis is opened Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header is desig- nated JWOL on the serverboard. See the table on the right for pin defini- tions. You must also have a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN connector and cable to use this feature.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Onboard Power LED An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED. This header con- nects to the control panel header (JF1) to indicate the status of system power. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Power Supply SMBus Connector A Power SMB header is located at SMB_PS1. Connect the appropriate cable here to utilize SMB on your system. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Power Supply Fail LED Header Connect a cable from your power sup- ply to JPWF to provide a warning of power supply failure. This warning sig- nal is passed through the PWR_LED pin to indicate of a power failure on the chassis. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Alarm Reset If three power supply modules are installed, the system can notify you when any of the three fails.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout pages for jumper locations.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 and JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2 Ethernets ports, re- spectively. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled. Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause WD to reset the system if an application hangs.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System SMBus to PCI Slots Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I2C) to the PCI slot. The default set- ting is Open (Disabled.) Both jumpers must be set to the same setting (JI2C1 controls the clock and JI2C2 controls the data). See the table on the right for jumper settings. BMC Enable/Disable The JBMC1 jumper allows the user to enable or disable the BMC (Base- board Management Control) chip and the onboard IPMI connections.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each port, one LED indicates activity while the other LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the right for the indication associated with the connection speed LED. IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs In addition to LAN1/LAN2, a dedicated IPMI LAN port is also provided on the motherboard.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System BMC Heartbeat LED DP1 is a BMC (Baseboard Manage- m e nt C o nt r o ll e r) H e a r t b e at LED. When DP1 blinks, the BMC is func- tioning properly. SAS Activity LED The SAS Activity LED is designated as LES1. When LES1 blinks, it indi- cates SAS activity. SAS Heartbeat LED The SAS Hear tbeat LED is desig- nated as LES2. When LES2 blinks, it indicates the SAS ports are ready for use. 661 Brea Canyon Rd., Suite 3 Walnut, CA 91789 tel: 909.598.7388, fax: 909.598.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 5-12 SATA and Floppy Drive Connections SATA Ports There are no jumpers to con- figure the onboard SATA ports. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Floppy Connector The floppy connector is located near the USB2 port and the I-Button. See the table at right for pin definitions. SAS Ports There are eight SAS ports included on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Note: JPS1 must be set cor- rectly to enable the SAS con- troller.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 5-13 Installing Software After the hardware has been installed, you should first install the operating system and then the drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item (from top to the bottom) one at a time.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Doctor III The 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 SD III Client. The Doctor III program in- cluded on the CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system. Doctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status.
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RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED CHASSIS SETUP This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform main- tenance on the mother board chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If a step is unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 6-2 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. These wires have been bundled together in a ribbon cable to simplify the connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on the serverboard to the Control Panel PCB (printed circuit board). Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 on both connectors.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Adding a System Fan 1. Turn off the power to the system and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the chassis cover then remove the dummy fan from the fan tray. 3. Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same direc- tion as the arrows on the other fans. 4. Connect the fan wires to the fan header on the serverboard. 5.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays Hard 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 hard drives. Proceed to the next section for instructions. DVD-ROM Drive: For installing/removing a DVD-ROM drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the system by removing the top cover of the chassis.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 2. Align the drive in the carrier so that the screw holes of both line up. Note that there are holes in the carrier marked "SATA" to aid in correct installation. 3. Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws as illustrated below. 4. Insert the drive carrier into its bay, keeping the carrier oriented so that the hard drive is on the top of the carrier and the release button is on the right side. When the carrier reaches the rear of the bay, the release handle will retract.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System DVD Drive Installation The embedded system chassis includes a pre-installed DVD-ROM. Installing or Replacing a DVD-ROM Drive 1. Power down the system and if necessary, remove the server from the rack and the front bezel from the chassis. 2. Remove the chassis cover. 3. Unplug the drives power and data cables from the serverboard and/or back- plane. 4.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 5. Insert the new drive unit in the slot until the tab locks in place. 6. Reconnect the data and power cables. 7. Replace the chassis cover (replace the server in the rack, if necessary) and power up the system. 6-5 Power Supply The Acnodes RMC7182 has a single 560 watt power supply, which is auto- switching capable. Power must be removed from the system when replacing the power supply.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Removing/Replacing the Power Supply 1. First unplug the AC power cord from the system. 2. Push the release tab on the back of the power supply. 3. Pull the power supply out using the handle provided. 4. Replace the failed power module with the same model. 5. Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click. 6. Reconnect the AC power cord and depress the power button on the control panel to restart the system. 661 Brea Canyon Rd.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System CHAPTER 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the RMC7136. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chap- ter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up. Note: In most cases, the key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens. An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen, below the copyright message. Warning!! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys- tem Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 7-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit to access the submenu items: XBOOT Features Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST mes- sages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System PS/2 Mouse Support This feature enables support for the PS/2 mouse. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System XProcessor & Clock Options Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system to become unstable. When this occurs, revert to the default setting. CPU Ratio This feature allows the user to use the CPU clock multiplier to multiply CPU speed in order to enhance performance. Select Manual to Manually set the multiplier set- ting.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU) Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web Sites for more information.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Intel Turbo Boost Configuration Turbo Ratio Limit Program Select Enabled to set the processor's clock ratio in relation to the bus speed. The options are Enabled and Disabled. The default value depends on the type of CPU installed. (For example, the values shown below indicate that an Intel® Core™ i7 processor 965 Extreme Edition is installed.) 1 - Core Ratio Limit This increases (multiplies) the processor's core 1 clock speed in relation to the bus speed.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System C-STATE Tech If enabled, C-State is set by the system automatically to either C2, C3 or C4 state. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C-State package limit setting If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are Auto, C1, C3, C6 and C7. C1 Auto Demotion When enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3, C6 or C7 requests to C1 based on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System QPI L0s and L1 Select Enabled to lower the QPI power state. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Memory Frequency Use this option to force the system memory to run at a different frequency than the default frequency. The available options are Auto, Force DDR-800, Force DDR-1066, and Force DDR-1333. Memory Mode The options are Independent, Channel Mirror, Lockstep and Sparing.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Air Flow This item allows the user to set the desired speed of air flow to the DIMM mod- ules. Each increment is one mm/sec. The default is [1500]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. Altitude This item allows the user to specify the altitude of the location where the com- puter is used. For Tylersburg-EP platforms, system memory thermal solution is derated up to 900m.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Active State Power Management Select Enabled to start Active-State Power Management for signal transactions between L0 and L1 Links on the PCI Express Bus. This maximizes power-saving and transaction speed. The options are Enabled and Disabled. USB Functions This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be enabled. The Options are: Disabled, 2 USB ports, 4 USB ports, 6 USB ports, and 8 USB ports. USB 2.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Max Ports on SATA#1 (Available if either RAID or AHCI is enabled under "Configure SATA#1 as" above) This feature specifies how many ports are active on SATA #1. The options are 4 Ports and 6 Ports. SATA#2 Configuration (Available if IDE is enabled under "Configure SATA#1 as" above) Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if Block Mode is not used. Block Mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Select Disabled to allow data to be transferred from and to the device one sector at a time. Select Auto to allow data transfer from and to the device occur multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Select MWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. Select UDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. It has the same transfer rate as PIO mode 4 and Multi Word DMA mode 2. Select UDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 25 MBs. Select UDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 33.3 MBs.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System XPCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configurations for the following items: Clear NVRAM This feature clears the NVRAM during system boot. The options are No and Yes. Plug & Play OS Selecting Yes allows the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow the AMI BIOS to configure all devices in the system.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System XSuper IO Device Configuration Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable. Select 3F8/IRQ4 to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Redirection After BIOS POST Select Disabled to turn off Console Redirection after Power-On Self-Test (POST). Select Always to keep Console Redirection active all the time after POST. (Note: This setting may not be supported by some operating systems.) Select Boot Loader to keep Console Redirection active during POST and Boot Loader. The options are Disabled, Boot Loader, and Always.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System System Temperature This feature displays the absolute system temperature (i.e., 34oC). CPU Temperature The CPU Temperature feature will display the CPU temperature status as detected by the BIOS. Low - This level is considered as the 'normal' operating state. The CPU temperature is well below the CPU 'Temperature Tolerance'. The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as configured in the BIOS (Fan Speed Control). User intervention: No action required.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System (i.e., by increasing CPU Fan speed, triggering the Overheat Alarm, etc). Since CPUs can have different 'Tem- perature Tolerances', the installed CPU can now send its 'Temperature Toler- ance' to the motherboard resulting in better CPU thermal management. Acnodes has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor (Low, Medium and High).
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System PS/2 KB/MS WakeUp This feature is used to awaken from Standby mode by a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard. The options are Enabled and Disabled. ACPI Aware O/S Enable ACPI support if it is supported by the OS to control ACPI through the Operat- ing System. Otherwise, disable this feature. The options are Yes and No. Headless Mode This feature is used to enable system to function without a keyboard, monitor or mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System XIPMI Configuration Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole. For more information on the IPMI specifications, please visit Intel's website at www.intel.com. IPMI Function Select Enabled to turn on this motherboard's IPMI capability. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System MAC Address - The BIOS will automatically enter the MAC address of this machine, however it may be over-ridden. MAC addresses are 6 two-digit hexa- decimal numbers (Base 16, 0 ~ 9, A, B, C, D, E, F) separated by dots. (i.e.,00.30.48.D0.D4.60) Subnet Mask - Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine be- longs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System BMC WatchDog TimeOut [Min:Sec] This option appears if BMC Watch Dog Timer Action (above) is enabled. This is a timed delay in minutes or seconds, before a system power down or reset after an operating system failure is detected. The options are [5 Min], [1 Min], [30 Sec], and [10 Sec]. XEvent Log Configuration View Event Log Use this option to view the System Event Log. Mark all events as read This option marks all events as read. The options are OK and Cancel.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 7-4 Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass- words, the Supervisor password must be set first. Supervisor Password This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system. User Password: This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Change User Password Select this feature and press to access the submenu , and then type in a new User Password. Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set) Password Check Available options are Setup and Always. Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enabled, the AMI BOIS displays a warning when any program (or virus) is- sues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System 7-5 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: XBoot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System XRemovable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, and Disabled. o 1st Drive o 2nd Drive - [USB: XXXXXXXXX]\ Retry Boot Devices Select this option to retry booting from the configured boot devices if the systems fail to boot initially. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press . Discard Changes Select this option and press to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program. Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press .
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the AMI BIOS. POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors. Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Appendix B Installing the Windows OS After all hardware components have been installed, you must first configure Intel South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To configure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Configuration User Guides. Please note that the Intel ICH10R South Bridge used on this motherboard does not support HostRAID settings. B-1 Installing Windows on RAID Systems 1.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System B-2 Installing Windows on Non-RAID Systems 1. Insert Microsoft's Windows OS Setup CD in the CD-ROM drive and the sys- tem will start booting up from the CD. 2. Continue with the installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display. 3. From the Windows OS Setup screen, press the key. The OS Setup will automatically load all device files and then continue with the Windows installation. 4. After the installation has completed, the system will automatically reboot. 5.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Appendix C Specifications Processors Single Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i7 Extreme processors and Intel Xeon® 5500/3500 processor families Note: Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site for updates on supported processors. Chipset Intel chipset BIOS 4 Mb AMI SPI Flash ROM Memory Capacity Six 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 24 GB of unbuffered ECC/non- ECC DDR2-1333/1066/ 800 SDRAM Note: See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details.
RMC 7182 1U Rackmount System Chassis Model: SC113MTS-560C (1U Rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 20 in. (437 x 43 x 508 mm) Note: please visit our web site for information on supported operating systems Weight Gross Weight: 33 lbs. (15 kg.) System Cooling 4 x 4-cm high performance fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 6.5A (100V) to 2.
