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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 A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF is a 1U rackmount server based on the SC815TQ563UBP server chassis and the Super H8DGU-F serverboard. Please refer to our web site for updates on supported processors.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC815TQ-563UBP chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfiguring Serial ATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply units and cooling fans. Chapter 7: BIOS The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
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A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2 Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2 Memory ......................................................................
Table of Contents Installing the Server into the Rack .................................................................. 2-6 Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ........................................................... 2-7 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-8 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................ 2-9 Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview ...................
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual 5-6 Adding PCI Cards ......................................................................................... 5-10 5-7 Serverboard Details .......................................................................................5-11 5-8 Connector Definitions ................................................................................... 5-13 PCI Expansion Slots ................................................................................
Table of Contents UID LED (LE1) ........................................................................................ 5-21 Power LED ............................................................................................... 5-21 5-11 SATA Drive Connections ............................................................................... 5-22 5-12 Enabling SATA RAID ..................................................................................... 5-23 SATA Ports ...............................
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix B Installing Windows B-1 Installing Windows to a RAID System ............................................................ B-1 B-2 Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System ....................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC815TQ-563UBP 1U server chassis and the H8DGU-F dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF lies the H8DGU-F, a dual processor serverboard based on the AMD SR5670/SP5100 chipset. Below are the main features of the H8DGU-F. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset). Processors The H8DGU-F supports single or dual AMD Opteron 6100 Series processors in Socket G34 type sockets. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).
Chapter 1: Introduction Graphics Controller The H8DGU-F features an integrated Matrox G200eW graphics chip, which includes 16 MB of DDR2 memory. Other Features Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage monitors, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue. 1-3 Server Chassis Features The 1022G-NTF is built upon the SC815TQ-563UBP chassis.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual I/O Backplane The SC815TQ-563UBP is an extended ATX form factor chassis that is designed to be used in a 1U rackmount configuration. Ports on the I/O backplane include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a dedicated LAN port for IPMI and two gigabit Ethernet ports. A UID (Unit Identifier) button and LED are also located beside the LAN2 Ethernet port.
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. AMD SR5670/SP5100 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. DIMM A1 DIMM A0 DIMM B1 DIMM B0 DIMM C1 DIMM C0 DIMM D1 DIMM D0 HT3 Link 8x8-3.2GT/s AMD Socket G34 CPU2 AMD Socket G34 CPU1 HT3 Link 8x8-3.2GT/s HT3 Link (8+8)x(8+8)-6.4GT/s DIMM A1 DIMM A0 DIMM B1 DIMM B0 DIMM C1 DIMM C0 DIMM D1 DIMM D0 HT3 Link 16x16-5.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF 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 A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF 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.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF 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) and 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 • • Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them. Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. 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.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 1022G-NTF into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the system 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. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rails Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail can fit snugly into the rack.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. 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 2-3 for details.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the 1022G-NTF into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on your server, remove it.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 1022G-NTF in the rack, you will need to open the top cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the Inside of the System 1. First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click"). 2. Depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover (1). 3.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives and SATA backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the Drives 1. All drives are accessable from the front of the server. The SATA disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover. 2.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Checking the Airflow 1. Airflow is provided by four sets of 4-cm fans (each set of fans consists of two fans that are mounted back to back). The system component layout was carefully designed to direct sufficient cooling airflow to the components that generate the most heat. 2. Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow generated by the fans. Providing Power 1.
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 SATA 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 and an on/off switch on the power supply. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Power The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system. 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC815TS-R560U/SC815TS-560UBP chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system.
Chapter 3: System Interface Note: deactivating the UID LED must be performed in the same way it was activated. (If the UID LED was activated via IPMI, you can only turn the LED off via IPMI and not with the UID button.) 2 NIC2 Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing. 1 NIC1 Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing. HDD On the A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF, this light indicates SATA and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when flashing.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual 3-4 Hard Drive Carrier LEDs Each hard drive carrier has two LEDs. • • Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the drive carrier indicates drive activity. A connection to the drive backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed. Red: The red LED indicates two states. When blinking, it indicates the drive is rebuilding. When solid, it indicates a drive failure.
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 A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF 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.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual • • • • • 4-2 The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets. This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases, make sure that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth (ground). Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1).
Chapter 4: System Safety • • • 4-3 While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan. Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual • 4-4 For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard. Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1022G-NTF is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 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 H8DGU-F 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.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual 5-5 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. Notes: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it 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. Locate and align pin 1 of the CPU socket with pin 1 of the CPU. Both are marked with a triangle. 4. Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the socket. Once aligned, carefully place the CPU into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the socket, move the CPU horizontally or vertically or rub the CPU against the socket or against any pins of the socket, which may damage the CPU and/or the socket. Triangle 5.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink directly on top of the CPU so that the heat sink screws are aligned with the mounting holes on the back plate. 3. Make sure the screwdriver torgue setting is no more than 5.0 Kgf-cm (4.3 lbfin) and keep the heat sink direction vertical. 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 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.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual See the Connector Definitions section in this chapter for details and pin descriptions of JF1. Figure 5-1. Front Control Panel Header Pins (JF1) 20 19 Ground NMI x (key) x (key) Power LED Vcc HDD LED Vcc NIC1 Vcc NIC2 Vcc OH/Fan Fail LED Vcc Power Fail LED Vcc Ground Reset Ground Power 2 5-4 1 I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-5 Installing Memory ! CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The H8DGU-F supports up to 256GB of DDR3-1333/1066/800MHz registered ECC SDRAM or 64 GB of DDR3-1333/1066/800 MHz unbuffered ECC/non-ECC SDRAM in 16 DIMM slots. See the following table for memory installation. Memory speed support is dependent on the type of CPU used on the board. Installing Memory Modules 1.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Memory Population for Optimal Performance -For a Motherboard with One CPU (CPU1) Installed # DIMMS CPU 2 DIMMs CPU1 P1-1A Branch 0 4 DIMMs CPU1 P1-1A 8 DIMMs CPU1 P1-1A Branch 1 Branch 2 Branch 3 P1-2A P1-2A P1-1B P1-2A P1-3A P1-2B P1-3A P1-4A P1-3B P1-4A P1-4B Memory Population for Optimal Performance -For a Motherboard with Two CPUs (CPU1 & CPU2) Installed # DIMMS CPU 4 DIMMs CPU1 P1-1A P1-2A CPU2 P2-1A P2-2A CPU1 P1-1A P1-2A P1-3A P1-4
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Available (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub flash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99 GB Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 GB Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 GB I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99 GB PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76 GB PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51 GB PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-M boundary- 512 MB 3.01 GB VGA Memory 16 MB 2.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual 5-6 Adding PCI Cards PCI Expansion Slots A riser card is used to support an add-on card to the system and comes preinstalled. Installing a PCI Expansion Card 1. Remove the chassis cover. 2. Install the riser card by sliding card into the appropriate slot in the motherboard. 3. Choose the PCI slot shield in which to place the add-on card. 4. In that slot, open the PCI slot shield lever and slide the shield sideways. 5. From inside the chassis, remove the PCI slot shield.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-7 Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. SUPER H8DGU-F Layout (not drawn to scale) UID FAN8 JPL1 KB/MOUSE LAN1 LAN2 UIOP USB0/1 IPMI_LAN COM1 VGA LE1 P2-DIMM1A P2-DIMM1B P2-DIMM2B P2-DIMM2A P2-DIMM3B P2-DIMM3A P2-DIMM4B P2-DIMM4A CPU2 PCI-E 2.0 x16 SLOT JI2C1 JI2C2 COM2 JPG1 JWD BATTERY JP2 P1-DIMM4B P1-DIMM3B P1-DIMM4A P1-DIMM2B P1-DIMM3A P1-DIMM1B P1-DIMM2A T-SGPIO2 T-SGPIO1 DP2 P1-DIMM1A PCI-E 2.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual H8DGU(-F) Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 2-7) JI2C1/JI2C2 I2C to PCI-E Slot Enable/Disable Both Closed (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN 1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) LED Description LAN Ports LEDs for the LAN Ethernet ports Dedicated IPMI LAN LEDs for the dedicated IPMI LAN Ethernet port LE1 LED for UID Button DP2 LED for Serverboa
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-8 Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Power Connectors A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1) and three 8-pin CPU PWR connectors (JPW2/JPW3/JPW4) on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. In addition to the 24-pin ATX power connector, the 12V 8-pin CPU PWR connectors at JPW2/JPW3/JPW4 must also be connected to your power supply. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) Connect an LED to the OH connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warning of chassis overheating or fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions and status indicators. NIC2 (LAN2) LED The LED connections for LAN2 are on pins 9 and 10 of JF1. Attach LAN LED cables to display network activity. See the table on the right for pin definitions. NIC1 (LAN1) LED The LED connections for LAN1 are on pins 11 and 12 of JF1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Universal Serial Bus Ports Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 2.0) are located beside the Keyboard and Mouse PS2 ports. One additional Type A port (USB6) is included on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Universal Serial Bus Ports Pin Definitions (USB0/1, USB6) USB0 Pin # Definition USB1 Pin # Definition 1 +5V 1 +5V 2 PO- 2 PO- 3 PO+ 3 PO+ 4 Ground 4 Ground USB Headers Four USB 2.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual T-SGPIO The T-SGPIO1/ T-SGPIO2 (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) headers provide a bus between the SATA controller and the backpane to provide SATA enclosure management functions. Connect the appropriate cable from the backplane to the T-SGPIO1 header to utilize SATA management functions on your system.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions (JL1) A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable to inform you of a chassis intrusion. Pin# Definition 1 Battery voltage 2 Intrusion signal Overheat LED Overheat LED Pin Definitions (JOH1) Connect an LED to the JOH1 header to provide warning of chassis overheating. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition Power LED/Speaker 3.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Unit Identifier Button In addition to the UID (Unit Identifier) button on the rear I/O panel, there is another UID button located on the control panel. When you push either UID button, both Rear UID and Front Panel UID Indicators will illuminate. Push either button again to turn off both indicators. These UID indicators provide easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-9 Jumper Settings 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer to the motherboard layout page for jumper locations.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual I2C to PCI-Express Slot JI2C1/JI2C2 allows you to enable the I2C bus to communicate with the PCI-Express slot. For the jumpers to work properly, please set both jumpers to the same setting. If enabled, both jumpers must be enabled. If disabled, both jumpers must be disabled. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD enables the Watch Dog function, a system monitor that takes action when a software application freezes the system.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Onboard Indicators LAN LED (Connection Speed Indicator) LAN1/LAN2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each Gb LAN port, one LED blinks to indicate activity while the other may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the right for the functions associated with the connection speed LED. Dedicated IPMI LAN LEDs A dedicated IPMI LAN is also included on the H8DGU-F serverboard (DP5001).
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual 5-11 SATA Drive Connections SATA Ports There are no jumpers to configure the SATA ports, which are designated SATA0 through SATA5. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-12 Enabling SATA RAID Now that the hardware is set up, you must install the operating system and the SATA RAID drivers, if you wish to use RAID with your SATA drives. The installation procedure differs depending on whether you wish to have the operating system installed on a RAID array or on a separate non-RAID drive. See the instructions below for details.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Note: You need to have an external USB floppy when building the driver diskette. Window's Vista, Windows 2008 or later Windows OS systems can use a USB stick instead of a floppy. Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS Before installing the Windows Operating System, you must change some settings in BIOS. Boot up the system and hit the key to enter the BIOS Setup Utlility. After the Setup Utility loads, 1. Use the arrow keys to move to the Exit menu.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 1. After exiting the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will reboot. When prompted during the startup, press the key when prompted to run the DotHill RAID Utility program (see Figure 5-6). Figure 5-6.Adaptec RAID Utility Program Screen Using the Adaptec RAID Utility The Adaptec® RAID Utility program is where you can define the drives you want to include in the RAID array and the mode and type of RAID.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual 5. Highlight the first "Adaptec RAID" driver shown and press the key to install it. 6. Press again to continue with the Windows setup. 5-13 Installing Drivers The CD that came bundled with the system contains drivers, some of which must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-7 should appear.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Figure 5-9. Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: Super Doctor 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 the Super Doctor III User's Guide at: . For Linux, we recommend that you use the Supero Doctor II applictation instead.
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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 SC815TQ-563UBP 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 next step. Tools Required: The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim DVD-ROM Drive System LEDs Hard Drive Bays Power Supply Modules IPMI LAN Port Mouse/Keyboard Ports 6-2 Control Panel System Reset Main Power PCI Expansion Slots (w/ Riser Cards) USB Ports COM1 Port VGA Port Ethernet Ports Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans Optional Fan System Fan Failure Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via a BIOS setting. If a fan fails, the remaining fan will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan fail LED on the control panel will turn on. Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same type and model (the system can continue to run with a failed fan).
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual 5. Reposition the fan housing back over the two mounting posts in the chassis, then reconnect the fan wires to the same chassis fan headers you removed them from. 6. Power up the system and check that the fan is working properly and that the LED on the control panel has turned off. Finish by replacing the chassis cover.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Hard Drive Installation The hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must remain in the chassis. Mounting a Hard Drive in a Drive Carrier 1. Insert a drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier. 2.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Installing/Removing a Hard Drive 1. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. 2. Swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-5). Note: Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot-plug capability of the hard drives. Figure 6-5.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup DVD-ROM Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM drive bay. The 1022G-NTF accomodates only slim-line DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim-line DVD-ROM drive in the 1022GNTF server. You must power down the system before installing or removing a DVD-ROM drive. Removing the Chassis Cover 1.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual 6-5 Power Supply The A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF has a 560 watt power supply module. The power supply module have an auto-switching capability, which enables it to automatically sense and operate with a 100V - 240V input voltage. Power Supply Failure If the power supply modules fails, the Universal Information LED on the control panel will blink slowly and remain so until the failed module has been replaced.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing a New Power Supply 4. Replace the failed unit with the exact same power supply model from Supermicro. 5. Carefully insert the new unit into position in the chassis and secure it with the two screws at the rear of the unit. 6. Before reconnecting the power cord, make sure the power switch on the power supply is in the off position. 7. Reconnect the power cord, replace the chassis top cover and push the unit back into the rack. 8.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Starting the Setup Utility To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, hit the key while the system is booting-up. (In most cases, the key is used to invoke the BIOS setup screen.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual System Time/System Date You can edit this field to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the key or the keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in DAY/MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. Please note that time is in a 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 A.M. appears as 05:30:00 and 5:30 P.M. as 17:30:00.
Chapter 7: BIOS Watch Dog Function Allows system to restart when system is inactive more than 5-minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Power Button Function This sets the function of the power button when you turn off the system. Options include 4-second Overide and Instant Off. Restore on AC Power Loss This sets the action that occurs when an AC power loss occurs. Options include Power Off, Power On and Last State. Interrupt 19 Capture Select Enabled to allow ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Power Cap This option can decide the highest P-state in the OS. Options include P-state 0 through P-state 4. ACPI SRAT Table This option Enables or Disables the building of the ACPI SRAT Table. CPU Down Core This option sets down core support for the CPU. Options include Disabled, 2 Cores through 10 Cores in even numbered increments. C1E Support This option enables C1E support. Options include Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS Bank Swizzle Mode This setting Enables or Disables the bank swizzle mode. ECC Configuration ECC Mode This submenu affects the DRAM scrub rate based on its setting. Options include Disabled, Basic, Good, Super, Max and User. Selecting User activates the other options for user setting. DRAM ECC Enable This setting allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. Options are Enabled or Disabled.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Legacy USB Support Select "Enabled" to enable the support for USB Legacy. Disable Legacy support if there are no USB devices installed in the system. "Auto" disabled Legacy support if no USB devices are connected. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. IDE Configuration Onboard PCI IDE Controller This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the PCI IDE controller. On Chip SATA Channel This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the OnChip SATA channel.
Chapter 7: BIOS PIO Mode PIO (Programmable I/O) mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to allow BIOS to auto detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow BIOS to use PIO mode 0, which has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual PCI/PnP Configuration Clear NVRAM Select Yes to clear NVRAM during boot-up. The options are Yes and No. Plug & Play O/S Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow AMIBIOS to configure all devices in the system. PCI Latency Timer This option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus.
Chapter 7: BIOS SuperIO Device Configuration Serial 1 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of serial port 1. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable. Select "3F8/IRQ4" to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Redirection After BIOS POST Options are Disable (no redirection after BIOS POST), Boot Loader (redirection during POST and during boot loader) and Always (redirection always active). Note that some OS's may not work with this set to Always. Terminal Type Selects the type of the target terminal. Options are ANSI, VT100 and VTUTF8. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Allows you to Enable or Disable VT-UTF8 combination key support for ANSI/ VT100 terminals.
Chapter 7: BIOS ACPI Configuration PS2 KB/MS Wakeup This setting allows you to Enable or Disable PS2 keyboard and mouse wakeup. ACPI Aware O/S This setting Enables or Disables ACPI support for the system's operating system. Options include Yes (enabled) or No (disabled). ACPI APIC Support Determines whether to include the ACPI APIC table pointer in the RSDT pointer list. The available options are Enabled and Disabled. Headless Mode Use this setting to Enable or Disable headless operation mode through ACPI.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual IP Address Source Select the source of this machine's IP address. If Static is selected, you will need to know and enter manually the IP address of this machine below. If DHCP is selected, the BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server in the network it is attached to, and request the next available IP address. The options are DHCP and Static.
Chapter 7: BIOS Event Log Configuration View Event Log Pressing the Enter key will open the event log. Use the " " and " " keys to navigate through the system event log. Mark All Events as Read Selecting this and pressing the Enter key marks all events as read in the event log. Clear Event Log Selecting this and pressing the Enter key clears the system event log. SR56x0 (RD890S) PCIE Error Log This setting allows you set an error log ofr PCIE errors. Options include Yes or No.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual 7-5 Boot Menu Boot Device Priority This feature allows you to prioritize the boot sequence from the list of available devices. A device that is in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. Hard Disk Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from the list of available hard disk drives. A device that is in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.
Chapter 7: BIOS Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press . Then Select "OK" to allow BIOS to automatically load the Optimal Defaults as the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications. Load Fail-Safe Defaults To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press .
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Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure.
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Appendix B: Installing Windows Appendix B Installing Windows After all hardware components have been installed, you must first configure RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To configure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Configuration User Guides posted on our web site at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. Note: The following OS installation instructions are written for the Windows XP/2003 OS only.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual 9. From the Windows XP/Windows 2003 Setup screen, press the key. The XP/2003 Setup will automatically load all device files and then, continue the Windows XP/Windows 2003 installation. 10. After the Windows XP/Windows 2003 OS Installation has completed, the system will automatically reboot. B-2 Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System 1. Insert Microsoft's Windows OS Setup CD in the CD-ROM drive and the system will start booting up from the CD. 2.
Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors Dual AMD Opteron 6100 series (Socket G34 type) processors Note: You must install at least two processors for full functions to be supported. Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF User's Manual Serverboard H8DGU-F (Proprietary form factor) Dimensions: 12.28" x 13.05" (312 x 331 mm) Chassis SC815TQ-563UBP Form Factor: 1U rackmount Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17 x 1.7 x 25.6 in. (432 x 43 x 650 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 43 lbs. (19.5 kg.
Appendix C: System Specifications California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.
A+ SERVER 1022G-NTF 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.
