GS-R1231-RH 1U Rack Mount Server System Installation Guide AMD Opteron™ Socket F Dual Processor Motherboard Rev. 1.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Table of Contents Safety, Care and Regulatory Information ................................................ 4 Introduction .............................................................................................. 8 Contents Packages ................................................................................ 8 Chapter 1 Features Summary ................................................................. 9 Chapter 2 System Hardware Installation ...........................
Table of Content Security ...................................................................................................... 44 Server ......................................................................................................... 46 System Management ...................................................................................................... 47 Console Redirection ........................................................................................................
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Safety, Care and Regulatory Information / Important safety information Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. * The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. * If your computer has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area.
Safety Information * To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. * Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the network interface controller (NIC) receptacle. * Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching or installing internal components, or touching an uninsulated modem cable or jack. * Do not use a telephone line to report a gas leak while you are in the vicinity of the leak.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect proper operation of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. The FCC prohibits this equipment to be connected to party lines or coin-telephone service. The FCC also requires the transmitter of a FAX transmission be properly identified (per FCC Rules Part 68, Sec. 68.
Safety Information NOTICE: The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100. / for European users only / CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Introduction Welcome to Gigabyte GS-R1231-RH Rack mount Server System Installation Guide. The guide provides instructions for configuration hardware for the GS-R1231-RH your system. This installation guide will assist you in installing all the essential components for the sever system. For your protection, please read and undertand all of the safety and operating instructions regarding your Gigabyte Server and retain for future reference.
Feature Summary Chapter 1 Features Summary Motherboard y GA-3CESL1-RH Processor Supported y y Support Dual AMD OpteronTM 2000 series Processors (Socket F) Supports AMD OpteronTM Dual-Core/ Quad-Core (Barcelona) y processors Supports L2/3 Cache with 1MB/2MB Chipset System Memory: y NVIDIA® nForce Professional 3600 MCP Chipset Memory Capacity Memory Type y y 16 x DDR2 DIMM sockets up to 64GB Registered 533/667 memory DIMM Size Error Correction: y y Support 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB memory Si
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server BMC Chip y H8S IPMI 2.0 controller Failure Detection Event Logging y y IPMI 2.0 specification of Server management 32KB Nonvolatile Memory to Log System Failure Events Remote Management Environment y Follow the IPMI 2.
Hardware Installation Process Chapter 2 System Hardware Installation Please observe the safety information in chapter “Important Safety Information” Do not expose the server to extreme environmental conditions. Protect it from dust, humidity, and heat. Step 2-1: Chassis Removal and Installation Step 1 Push down the indentation located at two sides of the chassis. Step 2 Slide toward the top chassis cover. Step 3 Lift up to remove the top chassis cover.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Step 2-2: CPU Installation Please make sure the CPU type and speed that are supported by the motherboard. Step 1 Raise the metal locking lever on the socket. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. Step 2 The CPU only fits in one orientation. Step 3 Push the metal lever back into locked position.
Hardware Installation Process Step 2-3: Heat Sink Installation Step 1 Place the Heat Sink on the CPU. Before putting the heat sink on the CPU, please well remember to apply the thermal conductivity compound on the CPU. Step 2 Seat the heat sink in the retention modules with the four screws. Installation completed.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Step 2-4: Memory Installation Step 1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down. Step 2. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module. NOTE! DIMM must be populated in order starting from DIMM_A1 or DIMM_C1 socket. For dual-channel operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs. Step 3. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Step 2-5: PCI Expansion Card Installation GS-R1231-RH provides expansion riser slots for two PCI-E x16 slot. To install the peripheral, please go through the following steps. Note!! Before installing the expansion card, please check the card size limitation. Size limitation for standard riser card is 182mm; and the size limitation for low profile riser card is 182mm. Step 1 Loosen the riser bracket screws.
Hardware Installation Process Step 2-6: Hard Disk Drive Installation Step 1 Press the release button. Step 2 Pull the blank out of the drive bay. Step 3 Slide hard disk into blank. Step 4 Secure it with screws. Step 5 Slide the blank into the bay until it locks into place. Connect cable and power.
Hardware Installation Process Step 2-7: FAN Duct Removal and Installation Step 1 Align the fan duct with the guiding groove. Push down the fan duct into system ntil the its firmly seats.
System Appearance Chapter 3 Appearance of GS-R1231-RH 3-1: Front View of GS-R1231-RH Y Z X X Hot-Swap SATA HDDs Y USB connectors Z Front panel switch and LEDs 3-2: Rear View of GS-R1231-RH Y X _ Z \ [ ]^ X Power cord Y Mouse connector Z Keyboard connector [ COM port \ VGA port ] USB connectors ^ RJ45 LAN ports _ Low-profile riser slot 18
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server 3-3: Switch and LED Indicators Introduction Reset Switch NMI Switch LAN1/2 Activities System LED ID BTN&LED HDD Power Color Green Condition On Description Power On Green -- Blink Off Sleep (S1) Power Off (S4) Amber Blink System Ready but degraded, CPU Failed, DIMM Killed Amber On Critical Alarm: Critical Power Module Failure, Critical FANs Failure, Voltage (Power Supply) -- Off Critical Teemperature and Voltage System healthy.
LED Description 3-4: LAN LED Description Name Color LAN Green Link/Activity Green 10 LAN Speed 100 LAN Condition ON Description LAN Link / no Access - BLINK OFF LAN Access Idle - OFF 10Mbps connection Green Green ON BLINK 100Mbps connection Port identification with 10 or 100Mbps connection ON BLINK 1Gbps connection Port identification with 1Gbps connection Speed GbE LAN Yellow Speed Yellow 20
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server 3-5: Connector Icon Description Suggest Icon Description Keyboard Mouse VGA COM LAN USB 21
Motherboard Layout Chapter 4 Motherboard Jumper Setting 4-1: GA-3CESL1-RH Motherboard Jumpper Setting JP1 CLR_CMOS1 22
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server 1. CLR_CMOS ( (Clear CMOS jumper) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. Default value doesn’t include the “Shunter” to prevent from improper use this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. 1 1 1-2 Close: Clear CMOS 2-3 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) 2. JP1 (BIOS Revocery jumper) 1 1 1-2 Close: Enable BIOS Recovery function.
BIOS Setup Chapter 5 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. ENTERINGSETUP Power ON the computer and press immediately will allow you to enter Setup.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server GETTINGHELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press . z Main This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
BIOS Setup Main Once you enter Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. Figure 1: Main System Time The time is calculated based on the 24-hour military time clock. Set the System Time (HH:MM:SS) System Date Set the System Date. Note that the “Day” automatically changed after you set the date.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Processor Information These following items display all information of current CPU Type, CPU Speed, and CPU Count. These items are display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Total Memory Size This item identifies the total memory size.
BIOS Setup Advanced About This Section: Advanced With this section, allowing user to configure your system for basic operation. User can change the processor options, chipset configuration, PCI configuration and chipset control.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Advanced Processor Options Figure 2-1: Advanced Processor Option Advanced Processor Option This category includes the information of CPU Type, CPU Speed, CPU1/CPU2 ID, CPU1/CPU2 L2/L3 Cache, CPU Type, CPU Speed. Setup menu for AMD Virtualization (TM) Technology, Enhanced Virus Protection, Power Now Technology, Node Interleave, and ACPI SRAT Table.
BIOS Setup only virtual machine solutions. Enabled Enable AMD Virtualization Technology Feature. Disabled Disable AMD Virtualization Technology Feature. (Default setting) Enhanced Virtus Protection Enabled Enabled AMD No-execute page protection feature. (Default setting) Disabled Disables AMD No-execute page protection feature. Power Now! Technology AMD PowerNow!TM Technology allows the processor to dissipate less heat under normal operating conditions, providing a cooler and quieter-running system.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server L2 ECC Scrub Control Sets the rate of background scrubbing for the L2 cache. Options Disabled/1.28us/2.56us/5.12us/10.2us/20.5us/41us/81.9us/163.8us/ 327.7us/655.4us/1.31ms/2.62ms/5.24ms/10.49ms/20.97ms/42ms/84ms Default setting is disabled. L3 ECC Scrub Control Sets the rate of background scrubbing for the L3 cache. Options Disabled/40ns/80ns/160ns/320ns/640ns/1.28us/2.56us/5.12us/10.2us/20. 5us/41us/81.9us/163.8us/327.7us/655.4us/1.31ms/2.62ms/5.24ms/ 10.49ms/20.
BIOS Setup Memory Configuration Figure 2-2: Memory Configuration Syetem Memory/Extended Memory /DIMM Information These category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Clear Disabled DIMMs Press [Enter] to clear the memory error status. Save the changes and restart system. DIMM Information These category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Press [Enter] to view all the installed DIMMs information.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Advanced Chipset Control Figure 2-3: Advanced Chipset Control Wake on Keyboard/Mouse This item allows you to set the enable/disable for powering-on the system by keyboard and mouse. Enabled Wake on Keyboard/Mouse. (Default setting) Disabled Disable this function. Note: This item must enabled if you’re running under Windows operating system. Wake On Ring This item allow user to determine the action of the system power is off via modem. Enabled Enable Wake On Ring.
BIOS Setup Wake On RTC Alarm You can set "RTC" items to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system. Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. Disabled Disable this function.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server PCI Configuration Figure 2-4: PCI Configuration PCI Slot 1Option ROM Enabled Enable this item to initialize device expansion ROM. (Defualt setting) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard LAN1 Control Enabled Enable onboard LAN1 device. (Defualt setting) Disabled Disable this function. LAN1 Optiona ROM Scan Enabled Enableing this item to initialize device expansion ROM. (Defualt setting) Disabled Disable this function.
BIOS Setup Onboard LAN2 Control Enabled Enable onboard LAN1 device. (Defualt setting) Disabled Disable this function. LAN2 Optiona ROM Scan Enabled Enableing this item to initialize device expansion ROM. Disabled Disable this function. (Defualt setting) Onboard VGA Control Enabled Enable onboard VGA device. (Defualt setting) Disabled Disable this function.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server I/O Device Configuration Figure 2-5: I/O Device Configuration Serial Port A This allows users to configure serial prot A address by using this option. Enabled Set serial port A address to 3F8/IRQ4. Disabled No configuration. Auto Auto-detection. (Default setting) Serial Port B This allows users to configure serial prot B address by using this option. Enabled Set serial port 2 address to 2F8/IRQ3. Disabled No configuration. Auto Auto-detection.
BIOS Setup PS/2 Mouse Set this option ‘Enabled’ to allow BIOS support for a PS/2 - type mouse. Enabled ‘Enabled’ forces the PS/2 mouse port to be enabled regardless if a mouse is present. (Default setting) Disabled ‘Disabled’ prevents any installed PS/2 mouse from functioning, but frees up IRQ12. USB Control USB1.1 Enable the USB 1.1 device. USB1.1+USB2 Enable the USB 1.1 and USB2 devices. (Default setting) Disabled Disables both USB device.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server NV RAID Configuration Enabled Enable nVIDIA RAID control. (Default setting) Disabled Disable the Serial ATA0 device. SATA0~5 Enabled Enable SATA 0~5 RAID control (Default setting) Disabled Disable SATA 0~5 RAID control.
BIOS Setup IDE Configuration Figure 2-6: IDE Configuration Primary Master, Slave/SATA0~5 The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F and SATA 0~SATA 5 are installed in the computer. System will automatically detect HDD type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server TYPE Auto: Set parameters automatically. (Default setting) CD/DVD: Use fo CD/DVD ROM drives or double click [Auto] to set all HDD parameters automatically. Clear: Removable disk drive is installed here. ATAPI Removable: Removable disk drive is installed here. Multi-Sector Transfer This field displays the information of Multi-Sector Transfer Mode. Disabled: The data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
BIOS Setup Boot Configuration Figure 2-7: Boot Configuration Boot -time Diagnostic Screen When this item is enabled, allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. Enabled Enable Boot-time Diagnostic. Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting) Multiprocessor Specification This option allows user to configure the multiprocessor(MP) specification revision level. Some operating system will require 1.1 for compatibility reasons. 1.4 Support MPS Version 1.4 . (Default setting) 1.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Post Error Pause All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other errors. (Default setting) No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prompted. After Power Failure This option provides user to set the mode of operation if an AC / power loss occurs.
BIOS Setup Security * About This Section: Security In this section, user can set either supervisor or user passwords, or both for different level of password securities. In addition, user also can set the virus protection for boot sector. Figure 3: Security Set Supervisor Password You can install and change this options for the setup menus. Type the password up to 6 characters in lengh and press . The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from the CMOS memory.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Set User Password You can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus. When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. Type the password up to 6 characters in lengh and press . The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from the CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm the entered password.
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GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server System Management Figure 4-1: System Management Server Management This category allows user to view the server management features. Including information of BIOS Version, System Product Name, System Serial Number, BaseBoard ID, Main Board Serial Number, System ID, BMC Firmware Version, and, FRU Revision. All items in this menu cannot be modified, display only. Clear Case Open Status Press [Enter] to clear the Case Open Status.
BIOS Setup Console Redirection Figure 4-2: Remote Access Configuration COM Port Adress If this option is set to enabled, it will use a port on the motherboard. On-board COM A Use Serial Port A as the COM port address. On-board COM B Use Serial Port B as the COM port address. Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting) Baud Rate This option allows user to set the specified baud rate. Options 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, 115.2K.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Flow Control This option provide user to enable the flow control function. None Not supported. XON/OFF Software control. CTS/RTS Hardware control. (Default setting) Continue C.R. after POST This option allows user to enable console redirection after O.S has loaded. On Enable console redirection after O.S has loaded. Off Disable this function.
BIOS Setup Event Log Configuration Figure 4-3: Event Log Configuration Clear all Event Logs Press [Enter] to clear all IPMI Event logs. Log POST Sys. Event Enabled Enable Log POST Sys. Event function. (Default setting) Disabled Disable this function.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Boot Figure 5: Boot Boot Device Priority This field determines which type of device the system attempt to boot from after BIOS POST completed. Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. If the first device is not a bootable device, the system will seek for next available device. Key used to view ot configure devices: Up and Down arrows select a device. <+> and <-> moves the device up or down. and specifies the device fixed or removable.
BIOS Setup Exit Figure 6: Exit * About This Section: Exit Once you have made the changes in the BIOS setup items, you have to save your changes and exit BIOS setup program. Select “Exit” from the menu bar, to display the following sub-menu.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Exit Saving Changes This option allows user to exit system setup with saving the changes. Press on this item to ask for the following confirmation message: Pressing ‘Y’ to store all the present setting values tha user made in this time into CMOS. Therefore, whenyou boot up your computer next time, the BIOS will re-configure your system according data in CMOS.
BIOS Setup Exit Discarding Changes This option allows user to exit system setup without changing any previous settings values in CMOS. The previous selection remain in effect. This will exit the Setup Utility and restart your compuetr when selecting this option.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Load Setup Default This option allows user to load default values for all setup items.
BIOS Setup Discard Changes This option allows user to exit system setup without changing any previous settings values in CMOS. The previous selection remain in effect. This will exit the Setup Utility and restart your compuetr when selecting this option.
GS-R1231-RH Rack Mount Server Save Changes This option allows user to save setup dat ato CMOS. When you press on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message as below: Press [Yes] to save setup daya to CMOS.
