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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 6015TWT/6015TW-INF. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF is a 1U Twin (two serverboards in a 1U chassis) rackmount server based on the SC808T-980 server chassis and two Super X7DWT/X7DWT-INF serverboards.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DWT/X7DWT-INF serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
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SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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 Inner Rails ................................................................................. 2-4 Installing the Outer Rails ................................................................................. 2-5 Locking Tabs .............................................................................................. 2-5 Installing the Server into the Rack .................................................................. 2-6 Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ........
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual 5-6 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-8 5-7 Adding PCI Cards ........................................................................................... 5-9 5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10 X7DWT-T/X7DWT-INF Quick Reference ......................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The SuperServer 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF is a "1U Twin" server comprised of the SC808T-980 1U chassis and two (twin) X7DWT/X7DWT-INF serverboards. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components may have been included with the 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF, as listed below.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF lies two X7DWT/X7DWTINF dual processor serverboards, which are based on Intel's 5400 chipset. Below are the main features of the X7DWT/X7DWT-INF. Note that the features on each board are doubled for the server. Processors Each X7DWT/X7DWT-INF supports dual Intel® 5400/5300LV/5200/5100LV Series processors.
Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard Controllers/Ports Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports and (on the 6015TW-INF only) an InfiniBand® (MT25204 controller) 20 Gbps port. There are two sets of I/O ports included in the server (one set for each severboard). ! InfiniBand Port Bracket: The InfiniBand port bracket is a small "U" shaped bracket that secures the connector to the I/O port shield.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual PROCESSOR#1 PROCESSOR#2 1067/1333/1600 MT/S PCI-EXP x16 FBD CHNL2 MCH FBD CHNL3 PCI-EXP x8 VGA CONN VGA ES1000 3.0 Gb/S USB 2.0 PCI 33MHz LPC KUMERAN RJ45 RJ45 GB LAN GILGAL USB ESB2 SATA PCIE x4 PCIE x4 MT25204 SIO W83627 HF MS FWH COM2 KB Figure 1-1. Intel 5400P Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC808T-980 1U chassis. Details on the chassis can be found in Chapter 6. System Power When configured as a SuperServer 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF, the SC808T-980 includes a single 980W cold-swap power supply, which provides the power to both serverboards housed in the chassis. SATA Subsystem The SC808T-980 chassis was designed to support four SATA hard drives, which are hot-swappable units.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual 1-4 1U Twin: System Notes As a 1U Twin configuration, the 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF is a unique server system. With two system boards incorporated into a single chassis, there are several points you should keep in mind. System Power A single power supply is used to provide the power for both serverboards. Each serverboard however, can be shut down independently of the other with the power button on its own control panel.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-5 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 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual • 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). • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
Chapter 2: Server Installation • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. • Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the chassis airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack Checking the Components and Setup 1. You may have one or two processors already installed in each of the two serverboards. Each processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor and heatsink installation. 2. Your server system may have come with system memory already installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5. 3.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual 2-6 Preparing to Power On 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 SATA drives 1. All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVDROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-4.
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Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the two control panels 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 each control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs Each of the two control panels located on the front of the SC808T-980 chassis has five LEDs. Each LED provides you with critical information related its own specific serverboard. 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 unit. 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.
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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 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6015TWT/6015TW-INF 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 X7DWT-T/X7DWT-INF serverboard into the SC808T-980 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrostatic 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 X7DWT-T/X7DWT-INF into the SC808T-980 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 serverboards are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the boards. 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 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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. All JF1 wires have been bundled into a single ribbon cable to simplify this connection. Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the board. The other end connects to the Control Panel PCB board, located just behind the system status LEDs on the chassis.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-5 Processor and Heat Sink 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual 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 has a semi-circle cutout below a gold Gold dot 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.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing the 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 heat sink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heat sink 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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 X7DWT-T/X7DWT-INF has eight 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 64 GB of ECC FBD (Fully Buffered DIMM) DDR2-800/667/533 SDRAM (for a total of 128 GB in the system). The memory scheme is interleaved, so you must populate two slots at a time, beginning with slot 1A and 2A, then slots 3A and 4A, etc.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (Available) (3 GB Total System Memory) Physical Memory Remaining (Available) (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub flash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.00 3.99 Local APIC 4 KB 3.00 3.99 Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.00 3.99 I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.00 3.99 PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.00 3.76 PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.00 3.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual 5-8 Serverboard Details Figure 5-4.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X7DWT-T/X7DWT-INF Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-10) JI2C1/JI2C2 I2C to PCI-Express Slot Open (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Open (Enabled) JWD Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description FAN 1-8 Chassis/CPU Fan Headers LAN1/2 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) Ports J17 PWR SMBus I2C Connector SGPIO Serial General Purpose Input/Output Header
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual 5-9 Connector Definitions ATX Power 20-pin Connector Pin Definitions (ATX Power 1/2) ATX Power Connector The main ATX power supply connectors on the X7DWT-T/X7DWT-INF meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin specification. Refer to the table on the right for the pin definitions. Only one of the two ATX power connectors from each serverboard should be connected to the power supply.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Overheat LED (OH) Connect an LED to the OH connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad- OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition vanced warning of chassis overheat- 7 Vcc ing. Refer to the table on the right for 8 Ground pin definitions. 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Power On LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power On LED connector is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. This Pin# Definition connection is used to provide LED 15 5V Stby indication of power being supplied to 16 Control the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions. NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup USB Ports Pin Definitions (USB0/1) Universal Serial Bus (USB) There are two Universal Serial Bus ports located on the I/O panel and two additional USB headers located on Pin# Definition 1 +5V 2 PO- 3 PO+ 4 Ground 5 N/A the serverboard. The headers, labeled USB2 and USB3, can be used to provide front side USB access (cables not included). See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1) One serial port is included on the serverboard: COM1 is a port located Pin # Definition Pin # Definition beside the VGA port. See the table on 1 DCD 6 DSR the right for pin definitions. 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 Ground 10 NC Note: NC indicates no connection. SGPIO Header An SGPIO (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) header is included on the serverboard.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Jumper Settings To modify the operation of the serverboard, 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 serverboard layout pages for jumper locations.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPL1/2) Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to enable or disable the LAN1 port and Jumper Setting Definition JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN2 Open Enabled port on the serverboard. See the table Pins 2-3 Disabled on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 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 indicates LED Color Definition Off 10 MHz Green 100 MHz Amber 1 GHz activity when blinking while the other LED 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.
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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 SC808T-980 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. The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Control Panel: Primary Serverboard Control Panel: Secondary Serverboard SATA Drives Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View LAN Ports PCI-Express x16 Slot Power Supply LAN Ports PCI-Express x16 Slot USB Ports COM Port VGA Port InfiniBand Port* USB Ports COM Port VGA Port InfiniBand Port* *The InfiniBand ports are included on the 6015TW-INF only.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 System Fans Each serverboard has its own set of three 4-cm high-performance fans (for a total of six in the chassis) to provide the cooling for the SuperServer 6015TW-T/6015TWINF. Fan speed may be controlled by a setting in BIOS (see Chapter 7). System Fan Failure If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan fail LED on the control panel will blink on and off.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Figure 6-3. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier Installing/Removing Hot-swap SATA Drives 1. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. 2. Swing the handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-4). Figure 6-4.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Power Supply The SuperServer 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF has a single 980 watt power supply. This power supply has the capability of operating at 100 - 240 input volts. Depress both main power buttons 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Installing a New Power Supply 1. Replace the failed unit with the exact same power supply model from Supermicro. 2. Carefully insert the new unit into position in the chassis and secure it with the two screws at the rear of the unit. 3. Before reconnecting the power cord, make sure the power switch on the power supply is in the off position. 4. Reconnect the power cord, replace the chassis top cover and push the unit back into the rack. 5.
Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DWT-INF. 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 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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 as shown on the following 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 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Multi-Sector Transfers This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used in multi-sector transfer. The options are Disabled, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and 16 Sectors. LBA Mode Control This item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Channel 0 Master Device via the LBA mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled. 32 Bit I/O This option allows the user to enable or disable the function of 32-bit data transfer.
Chapter 7: BIOS ICH RAID Code Base Select Intel to enable Intel's SATA RAID firmware. Select Adaptec to use Adaptec's HostRAID firmware. The options are Intel and Adaptec. SATA AHCI Enable Select Enable to enable the function of Serial ATA Advanced Host Interface. (Take caution when using this function. This feature is for advanced programmers only. The options are Enabled and Disabled.) System Memory This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present in the system.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual 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 . Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
Chapter 7: BIOS Power Button Behavior If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-off and 4-sec 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. EFI OS Boot If enabled, this feature provides support for EFI OS booting.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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 the function and reserve this area for the Video 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 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 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Slot1 PCI-Exp x16 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 Intel VT for Directed I/O Select Enabled to bring up the following Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Configuration submenu. The options are Enabled and Disabled. VT-d for Port 0 (ESI)/VT-d for Port 1/VT-d for Port 5/VT-d for Port 9/VT-d for DMI Port Select Enabled to enable VT-d support for the port specified through DRHD Structures in the ACPI Tables. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual High Temperature DRAM Operation When set to Enabled, the BIOS will refer to the SPD table to set the maximum DRAM temperature. If disabled, the BIOS will set the maximum DRAM temperature based on a predefined value. The options are Enabled and Disabled. AMB Thermal Sensor Select Enabled to enable the thermal sensor embedded in the Advanced Memory Buffer on a fully buffered memory module for thermal monitoring. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS Route Port 80h Cycles to This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are Disabled, PCI and LPC.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Fast String Operations (Available when supported by the CPU ) Set to Enabled to enable the fast string operations for special CPU instructions. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Thermal Management 2 (Available when supported by the CPU ) Set to Enabled to use Thermal Management 2 (TM2) which will lower CPU voltage and frequency when the CPU temperature reaches a predefined overheat threshold.
Chapter 7: BIOS DCA Delay Clocks (Available when supported by the CPU ) This feature allows the user to set the clock delay setting from snoop to prefetch for Direct Cache Access. Select a setting from 8 (bus cycles) to 120 (bus cycles) (in 8-cycle increment). The default setting is 32 (bus cycles).
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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 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 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 console redirection type.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Hardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature Threshold This feature displays a predefined CPU overheating temperature threshold that will activate the alarm when the CPU temperature reaches this overheating threshold. The options are 70 oC, 75oC, 80 oC and 85oC.
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 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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 feature indicates if a supervisor password has been entered to the system.
Chapter 7: BIOS 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. 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 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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 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. Software NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual 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 enter Setup Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup. PS/2 Mouse: PS/2 mouse identified. Run the I2O Configuration Utility One or more unclaimed block storage devices have the Configuration Request bit set in the LCT. Run an I2O Configuration Utility (e.g. the SAC utility). System BIOS shadowed System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
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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 PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs, BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual POST Code Description 17h Initialize cache before memory Auto size 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 28h Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM 29h Initialize POST Memory Manager 2Ah Clear 512 kB base RAM 2Ch 2Eh 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx* 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bit
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description 5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB 60h Test extended memory 62h 64h Test extended memory address lines 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 70h 72h 76h 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h Display shadow-area message Display e
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual POST Code Description 99h Check for SMART Drive (optional) 9Ch Set up Power Management 9Dh 9Eh Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts 9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives A0h Set time of day A2h A4h Check key lock Initialize typematic rate A8h Erase prompt AAh Scan for key stroke 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 D2h D4h D8h D9h DEh Ent
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes The following are for the 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 Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory s
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Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Appendix C Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure Intel's ESB2 SATA RAID before you install the Windows Operating System and other software drivers. Important Notes to the User • If you do not wish to configure onboard SATA RAID functions, please go directly to Section C-3 and Appendix D for OS and other software installation instructions.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual The Intel HostRAID Configurations The following RAID levels are supported: RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk. RAID1 (Data Mirroring): an identical data image from one drive is copied to another drive. The second drive must be the same size or larger than the first drive.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines 8. During the system boot-up, press the and keys simultaneously to run the Intel RAID Configuration Utility when prompted by the following message: Press for the Intel RAID Configuration Utility. Note: The Intel RAID Configuration Utility is only available for systems with two or more drives installed. The Intel RAID Utility screen will not display in systems with one drive installed.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the key or the key to go to the next field. (You can use the key to select the previous menu.) c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, press the , keys to select RAID 0 (Stripe) and hit . d.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 1 Volume a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the key or the key to go to the next field. (You can use the key to select the previous menu.) c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, press the , keys to select RAID 1 (Mirror) and hit . d.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0) a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press . c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, use the , keys to select RAID 10 (RAID1 + RAID0) and hit . d.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity) a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press . c. When the Raid Level is highlighted, use the , keys to select RAID 5 (Parity) and hit . d. When the Disk item is highlighted, press to select the HDD to configure as RAID.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual i. When asked "Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N), press "Y" to create the RAID volume, or type "N" to go back to the Create Volume menu. Deleting a RAID Volume ! Warning: Make sure you back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set. a. From the main menu, select item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press . b.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD Warning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID ! or Resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or Resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete the internal RAID structure on the drive. a. From the main menu, select item3-Reset Disks to Non- RAID, and press . The following screen will appear: b.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual C-2 Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 for RAID Systems Note: If you wish to have SATA RAID functions on the server, you must first set up the RAID drives as described in section C-1. a. Insert a Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD drive and the system will start booting up from CD. b. Press the key when the message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver" displays. c.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Appendix D Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID before you install the Windows operating system. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. Note: The following section provides information on the Adaptec SATA RAID Driver based on the Intel Enterprise South Bridge 2 (ESB2) controller.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Configuring SATA RAID 1. Press the key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Note: If it is the first time powering on the system, we recommend you load the Optimized Default Settings. If you have already done so, please skip to Step 3. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the "Exit" Settings. Once in the "Exit" settings, Scroll down to select "Load Optimized Default Settings" and press the key. Select "OK" to confirm the selection.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Adaptec SATA with HostRAID The Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller adds SATA/RAID functionality and performance enhancements to a motherboard. RAID striping (RAID 0) allows data to be written across multiple drives, greatly improving hard disk I/O performance. RAID mirroring (RAID 1) allows data to be simultaneously written to two drives, improving data security even if a single hard disk fails.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and configure array settings. To select this option, using the arrow keys and the key, select "Managing Arrays" from the main menu as shown above.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Configuring Disk Drives You may need to configure a disk drive before you can use it. Caution: Configuring a disk may overwrite the partition table on the disk and may make any data on the disk inaccessible. If the drive is used in an array, you may not be able to use the array again. Do not configure a disk that is part of a boot array. To determine which disks are associated with a particular array, please refer to Viewing Array Properties.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual 2. From the "Select Drives for Configuring" List (shown below,) select the drives you want to configure and press . 3. The drive you've selected will appear in the "Selected Drives Dialog Box" on the right (as shown below.) Repeat the same steps until all drives that you want to configure appear in the selected drives box. 4. Once both drives display in the selected drive box, press .
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines 5. Read the warning message as shown in the screen below. 6. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to configure. If correct, type Y to continue.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Creating Arrays Before you create arrays, make sure that the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are un-initialized or not formatted are shown in gray and cannot be used. (Note: It is recommended that you configure devices before you create arrays.) To create an array: 1. From the main menu (shown on page D-4), select Create Array. 2.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Assigning Array Properties Once a new array is completed, you can assign properties to the array. Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, and you cannot change the array properties using this utility. To assign properties to the new array: 1. In the Array Properties menu (as shown in the screen below), select an array type and press Enter. Only the available array types will be displayed on the screen.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual 5. When you are finished, press (as the screen shown below). Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, be sure to back up any data stored on the new drive; otherwise, all data will be lost. 2. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1, you can restart it by pressing and . 3. If you've used the Quick Init option to create a RAID1, it may return some data mis-comparison when you run a consistency check at a later time.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Adding a Bootable Array To make an array bootable: 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to make bootable, and press and . 3. Enter Y to create a bootable array when the following message is displayed: "This will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable. Do you want to make this array bootable? (Yes/No):" Then, a bootable array will be created.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Adding/Deleting Hotspares To add a Hotspare: (Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you would need to add a new HDD as a hotspare.) 1. From the main menu (shown on Page D-4), select Add/Delete Hotspares. 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight and select the disk you want to designate as a hotspare, and press , and then, press . 3.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. From the main menu, select Manage Arrays and hit (as shown on the previous page.) 2. From the List of Arrays dialog box (shown below), select the array you want to view and press Enter. The Array Properties dialog box appears (as shown below), showing detailed information on the array. The physical disks associated with the array are displayed here. 3.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Rebuilding Arrays Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process is interrupted or when one critical member is missing, you must perform a Rebuild to restore its functionality. For a critical array rebuild operation, the optimal drive is the source drive. Note 2: If no spare array exists and a hard disk drive fails, you need to create a spare before you can rebuild an array.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Deleting Arrays Warning!! Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent data loss Deleted arrays cannot be restored. To delete an existing array: 1. From the main menu (shown on Page D-4), select Manage Arrays. 2. Select the array you wish to delete and press . 3. In the Array Properties dialog box, select Delete and press . The following prompt is displayed: Warning!! Deleting the array will render array unusable.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual 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. From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Menu, select Disk Utilities (as shown above) and press . The following screen appears. 2. Select the desired disk and press .
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines To format a disk: Note: The operation of Formatting Disk allows you to perform a low-level formatting of a hard drive by writing zeros to the entire disk. Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not need to be low-level formatted again. 3. When the screen shown below displays, select Format Disk and press . The following screen appears: 4. Read the warning message when it appears in the screen as shown below.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual To verify disk media: 3. When the screen shown above displays, select Verify Disk Media and press . 4. A message will display, indicating that the selected drive will be scanned for media defects. Select Yes and hit to proceed with disk verifying; otherwise, select No and hit .
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines To Exit 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual D-2 Installing Additional Drivers After you've installed the 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 the paper to view the readme files for each item.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines D-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 the 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 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF 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 E: System Specifications Appendix E System Specifications Note: unless noted specifications apply to a complete system (both serverboards). Processors Four Intel® Xeon® 5400/5300LV/5200/5100LV Series processors in LGA771 sockets Note: please refer to our website for details on supported processors.
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Weight Gross Weight: 40 lbs. (18.2 kg.
Appendix E: System Specifications Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate” Note: please visit our web site for information on supported operating systems.
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