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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 5015B-MT. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 5015B-MT is a high-end single processor 1U rackmount server based on the SC813MTQ-300C server chassis and the X7SBi motherboard.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT 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 5015B-MT. Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7SBi motherboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
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SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2 Processor ........................................................................................................ 1-2 Memory ....................................................................
Table of Contents Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1 3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1 Reset ............................................................................................................... 3-1 Power ................................................................................................
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 6-1 Precautions ..................................................................................................... 6-1 Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 6-1 6-2 Control Panel .......................................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 5015B-MT is a high-end single processor, 1U rackmount server with state-of-the-art features. The 5015B-MT is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC813MTQ-300C 1U chassis and the X7SBi motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the 5015B-MT.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual 1-2 Motherboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 5015B-MT lies the X7SBi, a single processor motherboard based upon Intel's E3210 chipset. Below are the main features of the X7SBi. Processor The X7SBi supports single Intel Xeon 3200/3000 Series LGA775 processors at system bus speeds of 1333, 1066 and 800 MHz. Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site for updates on supported processors.
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1 . Intel 3210 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. LGA775_PROCESSOR VRM 11 CK505 CLK ADDR CTRL DATA ADDR CTRL DATA FSB: 1333/1066/800 DIMM_CHA DIMM_CHB PCIE_x 8 1xPCIX_64 PCIE_x 8 DDR2_667/800 PCI- X B US Intel 3210 MC H PX H - V PCIE_x 8 DMI PCIE_x1 PRI_IDE 6 x SATA PORTS ICH9R PCIE_x1 USB 2.0/1.1 MS. FDD. GLAN1 82573V ATI-ES1000 LPC W83627DHG LPC I/O KB.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual 1-3 Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC813MTQ-300C chassis. System Power When configured as a SuperServer 5015B-MT, the SC813MTQ-300C chassis includes a single 300W power supply. Serial ATA Subsystem For the 5015B-MT, the SC813MT-300 chassis was designed to support four Serial ATA hard drives, which are hot-swappable units.
Chapter 1: Introduction 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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390 Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525 Email: sales@supermicro.
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Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5015B-MT up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your 5015B-MT system has come to you with the processor and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a motherboard, processor, system memory etc.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like). • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units. ! Warnings and Precautions! ! Rack Precautions • • • • Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
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 5015B-MT User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 5015B-MT into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the server 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 Figure 2-1. Installing Rear Inner Chassis Rails Installing the Rack Rails Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 5015B-MT in the rack (see Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3). Position the chassis rail guides at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets provided.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT 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 2-2.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the SuperServer 5015B-MT into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped 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.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual 2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup After you install the 5015B-MT in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the Inside of the System 1. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit 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.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-4. Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 5015B-MT 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 essential connections have been made. Checking the Drives 1. All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. For servicing the CD-ROM drive, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual 2. Also 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. Plug the power cord from the power supply unit into a high-quality power strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 2. Depress the power button on the front of the chassis to power up the system.
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.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC813MTQ-300C chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take. Overheat/Fan Fail When this LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure.
Chapter 3: System Interface Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. 3-4 SATA Drive Carrier LEDs Each SATA drive carrier has two LEDs. • • Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed. Red: The red LED indicates two states.
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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 5015B-MT 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 5015B-MT User's Manual • 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). 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. • CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a CDROM drive.
Chapter 4: System Safety • After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made. 4-3 ESD Precautions ! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5015B-MT 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 the X7SBi serverboard into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have finished working with the serverboard to better cool and protect the system.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static discharge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. 5-2 Serverboard Installation This section explains the first step of physically mounting the X7SBi into the SC813MTQ-300C chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate the most common problems encountered in such an installation.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-3 Connecting Cables Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins 20 Ground NMI x (Key) x (Key) Power On LED Vcc HDD LED Vcc NIC1 LED Vcc NIC2 LED Vcc OH/Fan Fail LED Vcc Power Fail LED Vcc Ground Reset (Button) Ground Power (Button) 2 5-4 19 1 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.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-5 Installing the Processors and Heat Sinks Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package. Always ! remove the power cord first before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Notes: Always connect the power cord last and remove it before adding, removing or changing any components. Make sure to install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heat sink.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual Gold dot 1. Once aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the Socket key socket. Do not drop the CPU on the socket, do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically and do not CPU key rub the CPU against any surface or any of the contacts, which may Notched corner damage the CPU and/or contacts. 2. With the CPU in the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU CPU pin 1 to make sure that it is properly installed. 3.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing the CPU Heat Sink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heat sink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so Screw #1 that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (do not Screw #2 over-tighten the screws, which may damage the CPU.) 4.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual 5-6 Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM ! modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The X7SBi supports dual or single channel, ECC/Non-ECC unbuffered DDR2800/667 SDRAM. Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory are supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub flash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99 Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99 PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76 PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51 PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-MB boundary- 512 MB 3.01 VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85 TSEG 1 MB 2.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual 5-8 Serverboard Details 200 X7SBi Figure 5-4. X7SBi Layout (not drawn to scale) Notes Jumpers not indicated are for testing purposes only. Slot 6 PCI-Exp. x8 and the PCI-X slots are specially designed for Supermicro's proprietary riser cards only.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X7SBi Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-10) JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI Slots Open (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPUSB1 Backpanel USB Wake-Up Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPUSB2 Front Access USB Wake-Up Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JWD Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Port/Header FAN 1-6 Chassis/CPU F
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual 5-9 Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1) Pin# Definition Main ATX Power Supply Connector 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V 14 -12V 2 +3.3V The primary power supply connector 15 COM 3 COM (JPW1) meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin specification. Refer to the table 16 PS_ON 4 +5V 17 COM 5 COM on the right for the pin definitions of 18 COM 6 +5V the ATX 24-pin power connector.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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. Refer to the table on the right for OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status Pin# Definition State 7 Vcc Off Normal 8 Ground On Overheat Flashing Fan Fail pin definitions. Definition NIC2 (JLAN2) LED The LED connections for JLAN2 are on pins 9 and 10 of JF1.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 Pin# Definition of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. 19 Control 20 Ground Fan Headers There are six fan headers on the serverboard, all of which are 4-pin fans. However, pins 1-3 of the fan Fan Header Pin Definitions (FAN1-8) headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions (JL1) The Chassis Intrusion header is designated JL1. Attach an appropriate Pin# Definition cable from the chassis to inform you 1 Intrusion Input 2 Ground of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is designated JWOL on the serverboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Universal Serial Bus Pin Definitions (USB) There are two Universal Serial Bus ports located on the I/O panel and four USB0/1/10/11 Pin # Definition additional USB headers located on 1 +5V 1 +5V the serverboard. The headers can be 2 PO- 2 PO- 3 PO+ 3 PO+ 4 Ground 4 Ground 5 N/A 5 Key used to provide front side USB access (cables not included). See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square Jumper solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the serverboard layout pages for jumper locations.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 and JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2 Ethernets ports, respectively. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled. LAN1/2 En/Disable Jumper Settings (JPL1/JPL2) Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog function.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SMBus to PCI-X/PCI-Exp. Slots Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to SMBus to PCI-X/PCI-E Slots Jumper Settings (JI2C1/JI2C2) connect the System Management Bus (I 2 C) to the PCI-X/PCI-E slots. The Jumper Setting Definition default setting is Open (Disabled.) Both JI2C1: Closed JI2C2:Closed Enabled jumpers must be set to the same setting See the table on the right for jumper JI2C1: Open JI2C2: Open Disabled settings.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual 5-12 Floppy, SATA, IPMI, IDE and Printer Ports Floppy Drive Connector Pin Definitions (Floppy) Floppy Drive Connector The floppy connector is located behind the mouse/keyboard ports. See Pin# Definition Pin # Definition 1 Ground 2 FDHDIN the table at right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IDE Connector IDE Drive Connectors Pin Definitions (IDE) An IDE Connector is included on the motherboard. See the table on the right pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual 5-13 Installing Drivers After all the hardware and operating system have been installed, you need to install certain drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your serverboard. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-5 should appear. (If this display does not appear, click on the My Computer icon and then on the icon representing your CD-ROM drive.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC813MTQ-300C 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 maintainance is a Philips screwdriver.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View 6-2 Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the motherboard to provide you with system control buttons and status indicators. These wires have been bundled together in a ribbon cable to simplify the connection. The LEDs inform you of system status. See Chapter 3 for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 System Fans Four 4-cm high-performance fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer 5015BMT. The chassis includes air seals under the fans and at the chassis cross section, which separates the drive bay area from the motherboard area of the chassis to promote better airflow. It is highly important that the air seal is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual Accessing the Drive Bays SATA Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability of the SATA drives.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing/Removing SATA Drives 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 SATA drives. Serial ATA Backplane The Serial ATA drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus termination.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual DVD-ROM Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM drive bay. The 5015B-MT accomodates only slim DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim DVD-ROM drive into the 5015B-MT server.You must power down the system before installing or removing a DVD-ROM drive. Removing the Chassis Cover 1. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Power Supply The SuperServer 5015B-MT has a single 300 watt power supply. This power supply has the capability of operating at 100 - 240 input volts. Depress the main power button on the front of the chassis and then unplug the AC power cord to completely remove power from the system before removing the power supply. Power Supply Failure If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power supply unit.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7SBi. 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 5015B-MT 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 the 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. Legacy Diskette A This setting allows the user to set the type of fl oppy disk drive installed as diskette A. The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual 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 Serial ATA to use the SATA mode, or select Auto to use the Native Mode for ATA. The options are: Serial ATA and Auto. Serial ATA (SATA) RAID Enable Select Enable to enable Serial ATA RAID Functions. (For the Windows OS environment, use the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS Type This option allows the user to select the type of an IDE/SATA device. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically configure the parameters of the IDE/ SATA device installed on a slot. Enter a number between 1 to 39 to select a predetermined IDE/SATA device. Select User to allow the user to enter the parameters of a HDD/SATA device installed. Select CDROM if a CDROM drive is installed. Select ATAPI if a removable disk drive is installed.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual Transfer Mode This option allows the user to set the transfer mode. The options are Standard, Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2, Fast PIO3, Fast PIO4, FPIO3/DMA1 and FPIO4/DMA2. Ultra DMA Mode This option allows the user to configure the Ultra DMA Mode setting. The options are Disabled, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4, and Mode 5. Extended Primary Master/Slave These settings allow the user to set the parameters of Extended Primary Master/ Slave connections.
Chapter 7: BIOS Transfer Mode This option allows the user to set the transfer mode. The options are Standard, Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2, Fast PIO3, Fast PIO4, FPIO3/DMA1 and FPIO4/DMA2. Ultra DMA Mode This option allows the user to configure the Ultra DMA Mode setting. The options are Disabled, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4, and Mode 5. System Memory This display informs you how much system memory is detected in the system.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual ACPI Mode Select Yes to use the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) power management feature on your system. The options are Yes and No. Power Button Behavior If set to Instant-Off, the system will power on or power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. The options are Instant-Off and 4Second Override. Resume On Modem Ring Select On to “wake your system up” when an incoming call is received by your modem. The options are On and Off.
Chapter 7: BIOS Frequency Ratio (Available when supported by the CPU.) The feature allows the user to set the internal frequency multiplier for the CPU. The default setting is Default. Frequency High Ratio (Available when supported by the CPU.) The feature allows the user to set high ratio internal frequency multiplier for Intel SpeedStep CPUs. The default setting is x12. Note: If a wrong ratio that is not supported by the CPU is selected, the system may hang.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual Set Maximum Ext. CPUID=3 When set to Enabled, the Maximum Extended CPUID will be set to 3. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Echo TPR Set to Enabled to prevent xTPR messages from being sent to the system.The options are Disabled and Enabled. C1 Enhanced Mode (Available when supported by the CPU.) Set to Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State to lower CPU voltage/frequency to prevent overheat. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing may cause the system to become unstable. When this occurs, reset the setting to the default setting. Memory Reclaiming Select Enable to enable the functionality of Memory Remapping above 4GB. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual 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 to write (cache) 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.
Chapter 7: BIOS Cache Extended Memory If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) 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.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual PCI-X 133 MHz Slot 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. Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master.
Chapter 7: BIOS Onboard LAN 1/Onboard LAN 2 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. Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual 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). Base I/O Address This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for Serial Port B. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8. Interrupt This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for Serial Port B. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.
Chapter 7: BIOS 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.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to set the BAUD rate for the console redirection. The options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, and 115.2K. Console Type This item allows you to set the console redirection type.
Chapter 7: BIOS Hardware Monitoring CPU Temperature CPU Overheat Temperature This option indicates the CPU temperature overheat threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual 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.
Chapter 7: BIOS 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".
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-5 Security Settings 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 item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual Fixed Disk Boot Sector Select Normal to enable the feature of Write-Protect to protect the boot sector on the hard drives from virus intrusion. Password on Boot When set to Enabled, a user will need to key-in a password to enter the system at system boot. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required).
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-6 Boot Settings 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. Boot List Candidate List Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders The devices included in the boot list section (above) are bootable devices listed in the sequence of boot order as specified.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT 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, turn on LED indicators or display a message as listed below. 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. Keyboard error Keyboard not working.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT 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 5015B-MT User's Manual Fixed Disk n Fixed disk n (0-3) identified. 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.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. 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).
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Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the Phoenix BIOS. 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 5015B-MT User's Manual POST Code Description 18h 8254 timer initialization 1Ah 1Ch 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 20h 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller 24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB 28h 29h Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager 2Ah Clear 512 kB base RAM 2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx* 2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description 5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB 60h 62h Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines 64h Jump to UserPatch1 66h Configure advanced cache registers 67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC 68h 69h Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area 6Ah Display external L2 cache size 6Bh Load custom defaults (optional) 6Ch 6Eh 70h 72h 76h 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h Display shadow-area message Dis
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual POST Code Description 99h Check for SMART Drive (optional) 9Ah 9Ch Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management 9Dh Initialize security engine (optional) 9Eh Enable hardware interrupts 9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives A0h A2h Set time of day Check key lock A4h Initialize typematic rate A8h Erase F2 prompt AAh ACh AEh B0h B1h B2h B4h B5h B6h B7h B9h BAh BBh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h C5h C6h C7h C8h C9h CAh CBh Scan for F2 key stroke Ent
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description CDh Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA CEh D2h Initialize digitizer and display message Unknown interrupt The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h E3h Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segm
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Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors Single Intel Xeon 3200/3000 Series LGA775 processors at system bus speeds of 1333, 1066 and 800 MHz Note: Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site for updates on supported processors.
SUPERSERVER 5015B-MT User's Manual Chassis Model: SC813MTQ-300C (1U Rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 19.85 in. (437 x 43 x 504 mm) Note: please visit our web site for information on supported operating systems Weight Gross Weight: 38 lbs. (17.3 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.
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