MCS-2040 Media Cloud Server with Four Dual-System Nodes User’s Manual Manual Revision: Revision Date: Part No.: 0.10 February 16, 2014 50-1G041-1010 Advance Technologies; Automate the World.
MCS-2040 Revision History Revision 0.10 Release Date 13/02/2015 Description of Change(s) Preliminary release Copyright 2015 ADLINK Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design, and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
MCS-2040 Table of Contents Revision History ................................................................................................................... 2 1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 5 Block Diagram.............................................
MCS-2040 Appendix I. Intel® AMT Setup Guide ................................................................................ 48 Intel® AMT Configuration................................................................................................................ 48 Using the Web UI............................................................................................................................ 56 Using the Web UI...................................................................................
MCS-2040 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction The ADLINK MCS-2040 is a high density 2U 19” rackmount media cloud server with 4 dualsystem computer nodes. Each node has two 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/3 processor or Intel® Xeon® processor E5 Family (formerly “Haswell”) for two independent systems. Detailed features are outlined below.
MCS-2040 1.2 Block Diagram DDR3 DDR3 mini PCIEx8 DDR3 Channel A Haswell CPU_0 Page： 11 DDR3 Channel A Haswell CPU_1 PCIEx8 Page： 39 DDR3 DDR3 DDR3 Channel B Page： 52 Page： 33、 34、 35、 36、 37、 38 DMI FDI DMI Page： 12 DDR3 Channel B Page： 40 FDI Page： 5、 6、 7、 8、 9、 10 USB CONN Page： 24 mSATA mSATA SATA2.0 USB2.0 x2 USB2.0 x2 SWITCH SATA2.
MCS-2040 1.3 Mechanical Overview 1.3.
MCS-2040 1.3.2 Front View Layout System1 Power Button System1 Power Button System0 Power Button System1 SATA Drive System0 SATA Drive System0 Power Button System1 SATA Drive System0 SATA Drive System1 Power Button System1 Power Button System1 SATA Drive System0 SATA Drive System0 Power Button System1 SATA Drive System0 SATA Drive System0 Power Button 1.3.
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MCS-2040 1.4 Package Contents Before opening, please check the shipping carton for any damage. If the shipping carton and contents are damaged, notify the dealer for a replacement. Retain the shipping carton and packing material for inspection by the dealer. Obtain authorization before returning any product to ADLINK. Check that the following items are included in the package.
MCS-2040 2 Specifications 2.1 MCS-2040 Specifications Main System (per node) CPU 2x 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor or Intel® Xeon Processor E3 v3 Family in LGA1150 socket (one CPU per system) Chipset 2x Intel® Q87/H81 Chipset (one per system) Memory Four DDR3-1600 240-pin DIMM sockets, up to 32 GB (16GB per system) BIOS AMI UEFI BIOS on SPI flash memory Intel® PXE pre-boot, ACPI 1.0/2.
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MCS-2040 3 Getting Started 3.1 Removing a Node Tray from the Chassis 1. Unlock the node tray by pulling the lever to the right as shown 2. Pull the node tray out of the chassis. It may be necessary to pull very firmly to unplug the SATA drive connectors inside the chassis. 3.2 Installing the CPU 1. Locate the CPU sockets on the board.
MCS-2040 2. Press the load lever, move it outwards until it is clear of the retention tab, then raise it 3. Open the load plate and remove the protective cover from the socket. Do not touch the socket contacts or the bottom of the processor.
MCS-2040 4. Carefully place the CPU into the socket, making sure the socket notches align with the processor notches and the alignment triangle on the CPU lines up with the correct corner on the socket,. Lower the processor straight down, without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket. Gently release the processor, making sure that it is seated correctly in the socket. 5. Close the load plate, push the load lever back down, and engage it with the retention tab.
MCS-2040 3.3 Installing the Heatsink 1. Make sure there is sufficient thermal paste on of the heatsink 2. Place the heatsink on the CPU with the cooling fins aligned with the DIMM slots as shown. 3. Tighten the captive screws in an "X" pattern until the heatsink is secured on the CPU.
MCS-2040 3.4 Installing the mSATA Drives Each node has 2x mSATA slots for 3Gb/s SSD modules up to 512GB (1 per system). System1 PCIe x16 System1 mSATA System0 mSATA 1. Insert the mSATA module into the socket at an angle as shown, then press it down flat against the standoffs on the PCB.
MCS-2040 2. Secure the mSATA modules to the node with 2 screws provided with the module. 3.5 Reinserting a Node Tray into the Chassis 1. Carefully insert the node tray into the chassis, checking that the sides of the tray are aligned with guides in the chassis. 2. Slowly push the tray into the chassis until it is fully inserted. Press firmly until the locking tab makes a clicking sound.
MCS-2040 3.6 Installing 2.5’’ SATA Drive 1. Push the green tab to unlock the drive tray. 2. Eject the drive tray by lifting the handle as shown. Pull the tray out of the chassis. 3. Loosen the 4 screws shown below and remove the plastic place holder. Install a 2.5’’ SATA drive with the connectors facing towards the back of the tray. Secure the SATA drive to the bracket with the 4 screws.
MCS-2040 4. Insert the drive tray back into the chassis. 5. Push the handle until it clicks into the green tab.
MCS-2040 4 System Interfaces 4.1 Node Rear I/O Layout System1 LED USB/VGA Switch Button System0 LED USB VGA System0 LAN System1 LAN 4.1.1 LAN Connector (RJ-45) Left LED 1 Right LED 8 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Signal MID0+ MID0MID1+ MID2+ MID2MID1MID3+ MID3- 4.1.
MCS-2040 4.1.3 USB 2.0 Connectors Pin 1 2 3 4 Signal Vcc USB_DUSB_D+ GND 4.1.4 VGA Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 N.C. 5 GND 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND 9 +5V. 10 GND 11 N.C.
MCS-2040 4.2 Internal Node Layout A: System 0 DIMM slot B: System 0 MEM power C: PCIe x8 slot – supply +12V power D: System 1 MEM power E: System 1 DIMM slot f: PCIe x8 slot – SATA, USB, FAN ctrl and Power ctrl signal G: System 1 SIO – HW monitor and FAN ctrl H: System 1 audio codec I: System 0/1 battery J: System 0/1 LAN PHY K: 1x 2 RJ-45 connector L: System0 CPU core power M: System 0 CPU N: System1 CPU core power O: System 0 +3.3V power P: System 0 +1.
MCS-2040 4.3 Connectors and Jumpers 4.3.
MCS-2040 5 BIOS Setup The following chapter describes basic navigation for the MCS-2040 BIOS setup utility. 5.1 Entering BIOS Setup To enter the setup screen, follow these steps: 1. Power on the motherboard 2. Press the < Delete > key on your keyboard when you see the following text prompt: < Press DEL to enter Setup > 3. After you press the < Delete > key, the main BIOS setup menu displays. You can access the other setup screens from the main BIOS setup menu, such as Chipset and Power menus.
MCS-2040 5.2 Setup Menu The Main BIOS setup menu is the first screen that you can navigate to. The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. “Grayed” options cannot be configured, and “Blue” options can be. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.
MCS-2040 5.3 Navigation The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process. These keys include < F1 >, < F10 >, < Enter >, < ESC >, < Arrow > keys, and so on. There is a hot key legend located in the right frame on most setup screens. →← ↑↓ +- Tab Left/Right. The Left and Right < Arrow > keys allow you to select a setup screen.
MCS-2040 F1 F2 F3 The < F1 > key allows you to display the General Help screen. Press the < F1 > key to open the General Help screen. The < F2 > key on your keyboard is the previous values key. It is not displayed on the key legend by default. To set the previous values settings of the BIOS, press the < F2 > key on your keyboard. It is located on the upper row of a standard 101 keyboard. The previous value settings allow the motherboard to boot up with the least amount of options set.
MCS-2040 F4 ESC The < F4 > key allows you to save any changes you have made and exit Setup. Press the < F4 > key to save your changes. The following screen will appear: Press the < Enter > key to save the configuration and exit. You can also use the < Arrow > key to select Cancel and then press the < Enter > key to abort this function and return to the previous screen. The < Esc > key allows you to discard any changes you have made and exit the Setup.
MCS-2040 5.4 Main Setup When you first enter the Setup Utility, you will find the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. There are two Main Setup options. They are described in this section. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.
MCS-2040 5.4.1 System & Board Info The Main BIOS setup screen reports processor, memory and board information. BIOS Vendor Displays the BIOS vendor. Core Version Displays the BIOS core version. Compliancy Version Displays the current UEFI Specification version. BIOS Version Displays the current BIOS version. Build Data and Time Displays the BIOS build data and time. System Language Displays default system language. Board ID Displays the system in use (System 0 or System 1). 5.4.
MCS-2040 5.5 Advanced BIOS Setup Select the Advanced tab from the setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, (ex: Super IO Configuration), to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the < Arrow > keys. The Advanced BIOS Setup screen is shown below. The sub menus are described on the following pages.
MCS-2040 5.5.1 CPU Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the CPU Configuration Settings. Use the up and down < Arrow > keys to select an item. Use the < + > and < - > keys to change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. The settings are described on the following pages. An example of the CPU Configuration screen is shown below.
MCS-2040 Hyper-threading Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology). Options Enabled Disabled For Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology). For other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology). Active Processor Core Number of cores to enable in each processor package. Set this value to All, 1, 2, 3.
MCS-2040 CPU AES Select Enable for Intel CPU Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Instructions support to enhance data integrity. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Boot Performance Mode This feature selects the performance state the BIOS will set before the OS hand-off. The options are Max Non-Turbo Performance and Turbo Performance. EIST Enable Intel SpeedStep Technology support. Set this value to Enabled/Disabled. Turbo Mode Enable Intel Turbo Boost support. Set this value to Enabled/Disabled.
MCS-2040 5.5.2 SATA Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the SATA Configuration Settings. An example of the SATA Configuration screen is shown below. SATA Controller(s) Enables or disables SATA device. SATA Mode Selection The SATA can be configured as a legacy IDE, AHCI and RAID mode. SATA Port 0-4 Displays SATA device name string. Port 0-4 Enable or disable the SATA Port. Hot Plug Appears when SATA mode is set to AHCI. SATA Ports Hot Plug support.
MCS-2040 5.5.3 USB Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the USB Configuration Settings. Use the up and down < Arrow > keys to select an item. Use the < + > and < - > keys to change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. The settings are described on the following pages. An example of the USB Configuration screen is shown below. Legacy USB Support Enables legacy USB support.
MCS-2040 5.5.4 Super IO Configuration NCT6791D HW Monitor CPU Temperature Displays current CPU temperature. SYSFan1 - SYSFan5 speed Displays current system Fan RPM.
MCS-2040 3.3V Displays current system 3.3V voltage. 12V Displays current system 12V voltage. 1.05V Displays current system 1.05V voltage. VDDQ Displays current system VDDQ voltage. CPUVcore Displays current system Vcore voltage.
MCS-2040 5.6 Chipset Setup Select the Chipset tab from the setup screen to enter the Chipset BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of Chipset BIOS Setup options by highlighting an option using the < Arrow > keys. The Chipset BIOS Setup screen is shown below. 5.6.1 PCH-IO Configuration PCH LAN Controller Enable or Disable the Intel Platform Controller Hub LAN controller.
MCS-2040 5.6.1.1 PCH Azalia Configuration Azalia When set to Disabled, Azalia will be unconditionally disabled. When set to Enabled, Azalia will be unconditionally Enabled. When set to Auto, Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise.
MCS-2040 5.7 Boot Setup Select the Boot tab from the setup screen to enter the Boot BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as Boot Device Priority, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display a Boot BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the < Arrow > keys. The Boot Settings screen is shown below: Setup Prompt Timeout Set the number of seconds that the system will wait for the setup activation key.
MCS-2040 Fixed Boot Option Priorities Set Boot Option #1 to #7 boot priority. Hard Drive BBS Priorities Specifies the boot device priority sequence from available hard drives.
MCS-2040 5.8 Security Setup Administrator / User Password If only the administrator’s password is set, then this limits access to setup and is only asked for when entering setup. If only the user’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter setup. In setup the user will have administrator rights.
MCS-2040 5.9 Save & Exit Menu Select the Exit tab from the setup screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. You can display an Exit BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the < Arrow > keys. The Exit BIOS Setup screen is shown below. Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes.
MCS-2040 Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Reset Reset system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes Save changes done so far to any of the setup options. Discard Changes Discard Changes done so far to any of the setup options.
MCS-2040 Restore Defaults Restore/Load Defaults values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults Save the changes done so far as user defaults. Restore User Defaults Restore the user defaults to all the setup options.
MCS-2040 Appendix I. Intel® AMT Setup Guide Intel® AMT Configuration When you explore MEBx options for the first time (Factory phase), default settings are in place. This section details the settings recommended by ADLINK, some of which may be the same as the default selections. Even though the default setting is used for many options, it is good practice to double-check important options. For setup and configuration, perform the following procedure: 1.
MCS-2040 à Percent % à Caret ^ à Asterisk * Note that the underscore character “_” is considered alpha-numeric. The following characters are not allowed: à Quotation mark “ à Apostrophe ‘ à Comma , à Greater than > à Less than < à Colon : à Ampersand & à Space Changing the password establishes Intel AMT ownership and moves the system from Factory to In-Setup phase. As a result, ME and Intel AMT options are now accessible within the MEBx; the system can be accessed via the Intel AMT WebUI (WebUI). 4.
MCS-2040 6. From the Intel AMT Configuration menu, select SOL/IDER/KVM. The SOL/IDER/KVM screen appears, as shown below. Review the following settings: Username and password: Enabled (Recommended setting; default) When enabled, this setting allows users and passwords to be added via the WebUI; if it is disabled, only the administrator has MEBx remote access. SOL: Enabled (Recommended setting; default) This setting enables or disables Serial-over-LAN (SOL) functionality.
MCS-2040 8. Review the Password Policy setting shown in the Intel AMT Configuration screen. This setting specifies when it is possible to change the MEBx password over the network. As shown below, options are: Default Password Only You can change the MEBx password via the network interface if the default password has not yet been changed. During Setup and Configuration You can change the MEBx password via the network interface during the setup and configuration process but at no other time.
MCS-2040 9. Select Network Setup from the Intel AMT Configuration menu. The Intel ME Network Setup screen appears, as shown below, allowing you to configure Intel AMT so that it can be accessed by a remote system. 10. Select Intel ME Network Name Settings from the Intel ME Network Setup menu. The Intel ME Network Name Settings screen appears, as shown below.
MCS-2040 Review the following settings: Host Name: (Setting is user-dependent; there is no default) Host names can be used in place of the system’s IP address for any application that requires this address. Domain Name: (Setting is network-dependent; there is no default) If a domain name is not specified, then the default domain name of Provisionserver will be used when connecting to the SCS.
MCS-2040 11. At the Intel ME Network Setup menu (Step 9 above), select TCP/IP Settings. The TCP/IP Settings screen appears, as shown below. 12. Select Wired LAN IPV4 Configuration and then configure the parameters shown below. DHCP Mode: Enabled (Recommended setting; default) If DHCP is enabled (recommended), skip to Step 16. If DHCP is disabled, configure an IPv4 static IP address for Intel AMT.
MCS-2040 IPV4 Address: (Network-dependent; default is 0.0.0.0 Specify the desired static IP address (such as 192.168.0.1). Ensure that each Intel AMT system has a unique IP address. Multiple systems sharing the same IP address may result in network collisions that would cause the systems to respond incorrectly. Subnet Mask Address: (Network-dependent; default is 255.255.255.0) Default Gateway Address: (Network-dependent; default is 0.0.0.0) Preferred DNS Address: (Network-dependent; default is 0.0.0.
MCS-2040 Using the Web UI The WebUI is a browser-based interface that provides limited support for remote system management. It is often used to verify that Intel AMT setup and configuration has been performed properly on a system. Obtaining a successful connection between a remote system and the system running the WebUI indicates proper Intel AMT setup and configuration on the remote system.
MCS-2040 4. Enter your username and password. The default username is admin, while the password is the one specified during ME setup. After login, the System Status screen appears, as shown below. 5. Review the system information and make any necessary changes. 6. Exit.
MCS-2040 Using the Remote KVM 1. Download VNC Viewer Plus from http://www.realvnc.com/download/viewerplus/ and install it on a separate system (such as a management PC) that is on the same subnet as the Intel AMT system. 2. Invoke VNC Viewer Plus 3. Change the Connection Mode to “Intel® AMT KVM” 4. Connect to the Intel AMT system using the IP address specified in the MEBx.
MCS-2040 5. Enter your username and password. The default username is admin, while the password is the one specified during ME setup. 6. After login, the system screen appears.
MCS-2040 Safety Instructions For user safety, please read and follow all instructions, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES marked in this manual and on the associated equipment before handling/operating the equipment. 1. Read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this user’s manual for future reference. 3. Read the specifications section of this manual for detailed information on the operating environment of this equipment. 4. The equipment can be operated at an ambient temperature of 55°C. 5.
MCS-2040 Consignes de Sécurité Importantes Pour assurer la sécurité de l’utilisateur, veuillez lire et suivre toutes les directives, ainsi que les AVERTISSEMENTS, MISES EN GARDE et REMARQUES de ce manuel et indiqués sur l’équipement associé avant de manipuler ou utiliser l’équipement. 1. Veuillez lire attentivement ces instructions de sécurité avec soin. 2. Veuillez conserver ce manuel pour référence future. 3.
MCS-2040 Getting Service Contact us should you require any service or assistance. ADLINK Technology, Inc. Address: 9F, No.166 Jian Yi Road, Zhonghe District New Taipei City 235, Taiwan 新北市中和區建一路 166 號 9 樓 Tel: +886-2-8226-5877 Fax: +886-2-8226-5717 Email: service@adlinktech.com Ampro ADLINK Technology, Inc. Address: 5215 Hellyer Avenue, #110, San Jose, CA 95138, USA Tel: +1-408-360-0200 Toll Free: +1-800-966-5200 (USA only) Fax: +1-408-360-0222 Email: info@adlinktech.com ADLINK Technology (China) Co., Ltd.
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