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Preface 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 SuperServer 6025B3/6025B-3R. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Chapter 4: System Safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DB3 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
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SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Serverboard Features .................
Table of Contents Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-1 Handling the Serverboard .............................................................................. 5-1 5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 5-2 5-3 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 5-5 Connecting Data Cables ..........................................................................
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual SGPIO .................................................................................................... 5-18 JLAN1/2 .................................................................................................. 5-18 Alarm Reset ........................................................................................... 5-18 Keylock ................................................................................................... 5-18 5-9 Jumper Settings ..
Table of Contents 7-5 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-24 7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-25 7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R is a high-end server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP 2U server chassis and the X7DB3 Intel dual Xeon processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R (www.supermicro.com).
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R lies the X7DB3, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel 5000P chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X7DB3. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the 5000P chipset).
Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard Controllers/Ports One floppy drive controller and two onboard ATA/100 controllers are provided to support up to four IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port (an additional COM header is located on the serverboard), a VGA (monitor) port, a parallel port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 1-3 Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC825TQ-560LP/ SC825TQ-R700LP server chassis. System Power The SC825TQ-560LP features a single 560W power supply. The system must be shut down and the AC power cord removed before replacing or performing any service on the power supply unit. The SC825TQ-R700LP features a redundant 700W power supply consisting of two power modules.
Chapter 1: Introduction Cooling System The SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes three 8-cm hot-plug system cooling fans located in the middle section of the chassis. An air shroud channels the airflow from the system fans to efficiently cool the processor and onboard memory area of the system. The power supply module also includes a cooling fan. Figure 1-1. Intel 5000P Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6025B-3 /6025B-3R up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, system memory etc.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location - Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing. -This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature 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 temperature (Tmra).
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R into a rack unit. If the 6025B-3/6025B-3R has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. The following is a guideline for installing the system into a rack with the rack rails provided.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-1. Installing Chassis Rails Installing the Server into the Rack The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails. 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). See Figure 2-2. When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking tabs "click".
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Figure 2-2. Installing the Server into a Rack Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R into a Telco type rack, use two Lshaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on your server, remove it.
Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6025B-3/6025B-3R 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. 1. Accessing the inside of the System (see Figure 2-3) First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Figure 2-3.
Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the Serial ATA or drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made. 1. Accessing the drive bays All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD-ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.
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Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drive carriers 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 chassis control panel.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the chassis has several LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take. Power Fail: (6025B-3R only) Indicates a power supply module has failed.
Chapter 3: System Interface HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6025B-TR+/6025B8R+, this LED indicates SAS and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when flashing. Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply module(s). This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. 3-4 SAS Drive Carrier LEDs Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs. Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SAS drive carrier indicates drive activity.
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Chapter 4: System Safety Chapter 4 System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ! Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R from damage: Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (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. DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a DVD-ROM drive.
Chapter 4: System Safety conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present. 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.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6025B3/6025B-3R is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6025B-3/6025B-3R system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X7DB3 serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the chassis completely when you have finished working on the serverboard to protect and cool the system sufficiently.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label ! area of the fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up. IMPORTANT! Always connect the power cord last and remove it first before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at opposite sides. 4. Align pin1 of the CPU (the corner marked with a triangle) with the notched corner of the CPU socket. 5. Find the corner of the CPU that Gold dot has a semi-circle cutout below a gold Socket key dot (CPU key). This corner should be aligned with the cutout on the socket (socket key). CPU key 6. Once aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Installing the Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the CEK Passive Heatsink required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heatsink retention mechanism. 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug. Do not fully tighten the screws or you may damage the CPU.) 4.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-3 Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfigured systems to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header. All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cable to simplify their connection. The red wire in the ribbon cable plugs into pin 1 of JF1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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. Figure 5-2. Rear Panel I/O Ports 5-5 Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Memory Support The X7DB3 supports up to 32 GB of ECC FBD (Fully Buffered DIMMs) DDR2-667 or DDR2-533 SDRAM. The memory is an interleaved configuration, which requires modules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs. You should not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds. See Figure 5-3 for installing and removing memory modules.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-3b. Top View of DDR Slot Top View of DDR2 FBD Slot 5-6 Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI Expansion Slots The X7DB3 has six PCI expansion slots, which includes two x8 PCI-Express slots, one x4 PCI-Express slot, two PCI-X 133 MHz slots and one PCI-X 100 MHz slot. The SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP chassis can accommodate up to seven low-profile PCI expansion cards. PCI cards are installed directly to the serverboard (riser cards are not needed). 2.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 5-7 Serverboard Details Figure 5-4.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X7DB3 Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting J3P 3rd Power Fail Detect Open (Disabled) JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-9) JCF1 JPG1 Compact Flash Master/Slave Select VGA Enable/Disable Closed (Master) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/ JPL2 JLAN1/JLAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description COM1/COM2 FAN 1-8 IDE#1 IDE#2 J7 J22 JAR JD1 JF1 JK1 JL1 JLAN1/2 JOH1 JPW1 JPW2 JPW3 JUSB2/JUSB3 JWF1 JWOL JWOR
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 5-8 Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1) ATX Power Connector Pin# Definition 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V The primary ATX power supply connector meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 14 -12V 2 +3.3V 15 COM 3 COM 24-pin specification. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is 16 PS_ON 4 +5V 17 COM 5 COM correct. See the table on the right for 18 COM 6 +5V pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED Pin# Definition connection is located on pins 13 and 13 Vcc 14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to display disk activity. 14 HD Active Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. NIC1 LED The NIC1 (Network Interface Controller) LED connection is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. Attach the NIC1 LED cable to display network activity.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Power Fail LED Power Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power Fail LED connection is Pin# Definition located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Re- 5 Vcc fer to the table on the right for pin definitions. 6 Ground Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1/COM2) The COM1 serial port is located on Pin # Definition Pin # Definition the IO backplane. COM2 is a header 1 DCD 6 DSR on the serverboard (see serverboard layout for location). See the table on 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 8 CTS the right for pin definitions. 4 DTR 9 RI 5 Ground 10 NC Note: Pin 10 is included on the header but not on the port. NC indicates no connection.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Pin Definitions (JUSB2/JUSB3) Three additional USB headers (USB2/3 and USB4) are included on the serverboard. These may be used for front side access. A USB cable (not included) is needed for the connection. See the table on the right for USB2 Pin # Definition USB3, USB4 Pin # Definition 1 +5V 1 +5V 2 PO- 2 PO- 3 PO+ 3 PO+ 4 Ground 4 Ground 5 Key 5 NC pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is designated JWOL. See the table on the right for pin definitions. You must enable the LAN Wake-Up setting in BIOS to use this feature. You must Pin# Definition 1 +5V Standby 2 Ground 3 Wake-up also have a LAN card with a Wakeon-LAN connector and cable. Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions (JWOR) The Wake-On-Ring header is designated JWOR.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual SGPIO SGPIO Header Pin Definitions (SGPIO1, SGPIO2) The two headers labeled SGPIO1 and SGPIO2 are for SGPIO (Se- Pin# Definition rial General Purpose Input/Output). SGPIO provides a bus between the 1 NC 2 NC 3 Ground 4 Data SATA controller and the SAS drive 5 Load 6 Ground backplane to provide SAS enclosure 7 NC 8 NC management functions. Connect the appropriate cables from the back- Pin # Definition Note: NC indicates no connection.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-9 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To m o di f y t he o p er at i o n of t he serverboard, jumpers can be used 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two Jumper pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit Setting board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 3rd Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable 3rd Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (J3P) The system can notify you in the event Jumper Setting of a power supply failure. This feature Open Disabled Closed Enabled assumes that three power supply units are installed in the chassis with one Definition acting as a backup.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog func- Watch Dog Jumper Settings (JWD) tion. Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application is “hung up”. Pins Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Reset 1-2 will cause WD to reset the system Pins 2-3 NMI if an application is hung up. Pins 2-3 Open Disabled will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that is hung up.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 5-11 Parallel Port, Floppy, IDE and SAS and SATA Drive Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. • A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Floppy Connector The floppy connector is designated J22. See the table below for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual IDE Connectors IDE Drive Connectors Pin Definitions (IDE#1, IDE#2) There are no jumpers to config- Pin# Definition Pin # Definition ure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 1 Reset IDE 2 Ground connectors. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SAS Ports SAS Port Pin Definitions (SAS0-3 ~ SAS4-7) There are eight SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) ports (one port Pin# Definition Pin # Definition A1 Ground B1 Ground for SAS0-3 and one port for SAS4-7) on the serverboard. A2 RX 0+ B2 TX 0+ A3 RX 0- B3 TX 0- See the table on the right for A4 Ground B4 Ground pin definitions.
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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views USB/COM Ports 3.5" Drive Bays Slim DVD-ROM Drive Control Panel SAS Drives (8) Parallel Port Keyboard/Mouse Ports Power Supply* USB Ports COM1 Port VGA Port 7 Low-Profile PCI Slots Ethernet Ports *Note: the lower (bottom) power supply module is a dummy on the 6025B-3. On the 6025B-3R, a redundant power supply module is located here.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 System Fans Three 8-cm fans provide all the cooling needed for the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B3R. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components. See Figure 6-2. System Fan Failure Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via a BIOS setting.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Figure 6-2. Removing a System Fan 6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SAS Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis or remove power to replace or swap SAS drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: You must use standard SAS drives in the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup SAS Drive Installation 1. Mounting a SAS drive in a drive carrier The SAS drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drives. For this reason, even empty carriers without SAS drives installed must remain in the chassis.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SAS drives The SAS drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These hard drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. Then swing the handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-4).
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing Components in the 3.5" Drive Bays Two 3.5" drive bays are located in the front of the chassis. Drives installed here are not connected to the SAS backplane and are not hot-swappable, meaning system power must be turned off before installing and/or removing them. To remove the drive carrier, first power down the system and then remove the top cover of the chassis.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 6-5 Power Supply 6025B-3 The SuperServer 6025B-3 has a single 560 watt power supply, which is autoswitching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate with a 100v - 240v input voltage. Power Supply Failure If the power supply module fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the module. Replacements can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface).
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6025B-3R The SuperServer 6025B-3R has a 700 watt redundant power supply consisting of two power modules. Each power supply module has an auto-switching capability, which enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V - 240V input voltage. Power Supply Failure If either of the two power supply modules fail, the other module will take the full load and allow the system to continue operation without interruption.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DB3. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of the Supermicro web site
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 7-2 Running Setup *Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (see next page). When you first power on the computer, the Phoenix BIOS™ is immediately activated.
Chapter 7: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields. Then press the key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields, and enter the correct data. Press the key to save the data. BIOS Date This field displays the date when this version of BIOS was built.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA Port2 and SATA Port3 These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Channel 0 Master/ Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master slots. Hit to activate the following sub-menu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly. The items included in the sub-menu are: Type Selects the type of IDE hard drive.
Chapter 7: BIOS CHS Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: TYPE: This item displays the type of IDE or SATA Device. Cylinders: This item indicates the status of Cylinders. Headers: This item indicates the number of headers. Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors. Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum storage capacity of the system.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Parallel ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The options are Disabled, Channel 0, Channel 1, and Both. Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Native Mode Operation Select the native mode for ATA. The options are: Parallel ATA, Serial ATA, Both, and Auto.
Chapter 7: BIOS System Memory This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present in the system. Extended Memory This display informs you how much extended memory is recognized as being present in the system. 7-4 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing .
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Quick Boot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. If Disabled, the POST routine will run at normal speed. Quiet Boot This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the graphic logo screen during boot-up.
Chapter 7: BIOS Memory Cache Cache System BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area. Select "Write Protect" to enable this function, and this area will be reserved for BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to disable this function and make this area available for other devices.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual or written into the L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select "Uncached" to disable this function. Select "Write Through" to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time. Select "Write Protect" to prevent data from being written into the base memory area of Block 0-512K.
Chapter 7: BIOS Slot1 PCI-X 100 MHz ZCR, Slot2 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot3 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot4 PCI-Exp x4, Slot5 PCI-Exp x8, and Slot6 PCI-Exp x8 Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the following: Option ROM Scan When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Enable Master This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Memory Branch Mode This option determines how the two memory branches operate. System address space can either be interleaved between the two branches or Sequential from one branch to another. Mirror mode allows data correction by maintaining two copies of data in two branches. Single Channel 0 allows a single DIMM population during system manufacturing. The options are Interleave, Sequential, Mirroring, and Single Channel 0.
Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Processor Options Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. CPU Speed This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor. Frequency Ratio (Available when supported by the CPU.) The feature allows the user to set the internal frequency multiplier for the CPU. The options are: Default, x12, x13, x14, x15, x16, x17 and x18. Hyper-threading (Available when supported by the CPU.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU.) The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hardware Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU.
Chapter 7: BIOS Interrupt This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port A. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4. Serial Port B This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, Auto (BIOS controlled) and OS Controlled. Mode This setting allows you to set the type of device that will be connected to serial port B. The options are Normal and IR (for an infrared device).
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting. Event Log Capacity This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity. It is not a setting. View DMI Event Log Highlight this item and press to view the contents of the event log. Event Logging This setting allows you to Enable or Disable event logging.
Chapter 7: BIOS Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify to redirect the console to Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to select the BAUD rate for console redirection. The options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, and 115.2K.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Hardware Monitor Logic Note: The Phoenix BIOS will automatically detect the type of CPU(s) and hardware monitoring chip used on the motherboard and will display the Hardware Monitoring Screen accordingly. Your Hardware Monitoring Screen may look like the one shown on this page, on p. 7-19, or on p. 7-20, depending on the type of CPU(s) and HW Monitoring chip you are using.
Chapter 7: BIOS Hardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature Threshold (See note on page 7-18.) This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The options are 70oC, 75oC, 80oC and 85oC.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Hardware Monitor Logic (See note on page 7-18.) CPU Temperature Threshold This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The hardcode default setting is 72oC.
Chapter 7: BIOS IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.) IPMI Specification Version: This item displays the current IPMI Version. Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version. System Event Logging Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Disabled, the system will continue to log events received via system interface. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual OS Boot Watch Dog Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Timer for Loading OS (Minutes) This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank. The default setting is 10 (minutes.) (Please ignore this option when OS Boot Watch Dog is set to "Disabled".
Chapter 7: BIOS Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 7-5 Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing . All Security BIOS settings are described in this section. Supervisor Password Is: This displays whether a supervisor password has been entered for the system.
Chapter 7: BIOS Password on Boot This setting allows you to require a password to be entered when the system boots up. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required). 7-6 Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specific Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual 7-7 Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility. Exit Discarding Changes Highlight this item and hit to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any changes you may have made.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages. Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified. Stuck key Stuck key on keyboard.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer. System timer error The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably. CPU ID: CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error. EISA CMOS not writeable ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS. DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ conflict I/O device IRQ conflict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Press to resume, to Setup, for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press to start the boot process or to enter Setup and change the settings. Press to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card). Write down and follow the information shown on the screen. Press to enter Setup Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Notes A-6
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual POST Code Description 18h 1Ah 1Ch 20h 22h 24h 28h 29h 2Ah 2Ch 2Eh 2Fh 32h 33h 36h 38h 3Ah 3Ch 3Dh 41h 42h 45h 46h 48h 49h 4Ah 4Bh 4Ch 4Eh 4Fh 50h 51h 52h 54h 55h 58h 59h 5Ah 5Bh 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 512 kB base RAM 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on ad
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description 5Ch 60h 62h 64h 66h 67h 68h 69h 6Ah 6Bh 6Ch 70h 72h 76h 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93h 95h 96h 97h 98h Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (option
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual POST Code Description 99h 9Ch 9Dh 9Eh 9Fh A0h A2h A4h A8h AAh ACh AEh B0h B1h B2h B4h B5h B6h B7h B9h BAh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h C6h C7h C8h C9h CDh Check for SMART Drive (optional) Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate Erase prompt Scan for key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for erro
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description D2h D4h D8h D9h DEh Unknown interrupt Check Intel Branding string Alert Standard Format initialization Late init for IPMI Log error if micro-code not updated properly The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code E0h E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recov
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3/6025B-3R User's Manual Notes B-6
Appendix C: RAID and Software Installation Appendix C RAID and Software Installation C-1 Adaptec SAS HostRAID The onboard Adaptec AIC9140W SAS Controller supports two ports. Each port supports up to four SAS/SATA drives. The SAS cable can only be used with backplanes that support both SAS and SATA. If you want to use this motherboard with Supermicro's SAS Mobile Racks, such as CSE-M28E1, make sure to use Cable CBL-0116.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3 User's Manual Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sections describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the key to select "Managing Arrays" from the main menu. Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3.
Appendix C: RAID and Software Installation Deleting Arrays Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent the loss of data. Deleted arrays cannot be restored. To delete an existing array: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2. From the ARC main menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays. 4. Select the array you wish to delete and press Delete. 5.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3 User's Manual Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array. Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. (Refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the enclosed CD.) To assign properties to the new array: 1. In the Array Properties menu, select an array type and press Enter.
Appendix C: RAID and Software Installation 4. The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a RAID . However, during a build operation, only the smaller drive can be selected as the source or first drive. 5. When migrating from single volume to RAID 0, migrating from a larger drive to a smaller drive is allowed. However, the destination drive must be at least half the capacity of the source drive. 6.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3 User's Manual Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array. Caution: Initializing a disk overwrites the partition table on the disk and makes any data on the disk inaccessible.
Appendix C: RAID and Software Installation Using the SerialSelect Utility to Configure SAS Settings The SerialSelect Utility enables you to configure SAS disk drive settings. To access the SAS utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. (as shown in the screen below.) 2.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3 User's Manual To set the controller configuration: 3. Select "Controller Configuration" and press to access the submen as shown below: 4. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then, press and the arrow keys to configure the setting for the item selected. 5. To load the default settings, press .
Appendix C: RAID and Software Installation To Set the Physical Configuration: 1. Turn on the computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2. Use the arrow keys to select "SerialSelect Utility" and press to access the Physical Configuration submenu as shown below: 3.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3 User's Manual 4. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then, press and the arrow keys to configure the item selected. 5. To load default settings, press . 6. Press to return to the previous menu and to exit the utility. Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks. To access the disk utilities: 1.
Appendix C: RAID and Software Installation 2. Verify Disk Media—Scans the media of a disk drive for defects. Exiting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 1. Once you have completed RAID array configurations, press ESC to exit. The following screen will appear. 2. Press Yes to exit the Utility. For more information regarding Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the CD included in your shipping package.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3 User's Manual C-2 Installing Drivers After you've installed Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item.
Appendix C: RAID and Software Installation C-3 Configuring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3 User's Manual Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide. pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.
Appendix D: System Specifications Appendix D System Specifications Processors Single or dual Intel® quad-core Xeon® 5400/5300 Sequence processors or dualcore Xeon 5000/5100 Sequence processors at a FSB speed of 1333/1066/667 MHz Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3 User's Manual Motherboard Model: X7DB3 (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions: 12 x 13 in (305 x 330 mm) Chassis 6025B-3: SC825TQ-560LP Form Factor: 2U rackmount 6025B-3R: SC825TQ-R700LP Form Factor: 2U rackmount Dimensions: (WxHxD) 16.8 x 3.5 x 25.5 in. (427 x 89 x 648 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 53 lbs. (24.1 kg.
Appendix D: System Specifications Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F) Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6
SUPERSERVER 6025B-3 User's Manual (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
