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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 AS1040C-T/1040C-T/1040C8. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 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 1040C-T/1040C-8. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8QCE+/H8QC8+ serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
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AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Serverboard Features ............................
Table of Contents Chapter 4: System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1 4-2 General Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-2 4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................ 4-3 4-4 Operating Precautions ....................................................................................
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-16 Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-17 Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-17 Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 5-17 3rd Power Supply Alarm Reset Header ...............
Table of Contents Chapter 7: BIOS 7-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 7-1 7-2 Main Menu ....................................................................................................... 7-2 7-3 Advanced Settings Menu ................................................................................ 7-2 7-4 Boot Menu ..................................................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The AS1040C-T/1040C-8 is a high-end quad processor server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC818TQ+1000/SC818S+-1000 1U server chassis and the H8QCE+/H8QC8+ serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the 1040C-T/1040C-8.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the 1040C-T/1040C-8 lies the H8QCE+/H8QC8+, a quad processor serverboard based on the nVidia nForce Pro 2200 (CK804)/AMD8132 chipset. Below are the main features of the H8QCE+/H8QC8+. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset). Processors The H8QCE+/H8QC8+ supports four 940-pin AMD Opteron 800 Series 64-bit processors.
Chapter 1: Introduction Other Features Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage monitors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue. 1-3 Server Chassis Features The 1040C-T/1040C-8 is a high-end, scaleable server platform. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC818TQ+1000/SC818S+-1000 server chassis.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Front Control Panel The control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity and overheat/fan fail. A main power button and a system reset button are also included. I/O Backplane The I/O backplane on the SC818S+-1000 provides one PCI expansion slot, one COM port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
Chapter 1: Introduction DDR400/333/266 DIMMs C1-C4 TM AMD Opteron CPU #3 128-bit data+ 16-bit ECC DIMMs B1-B4 AMD Opteron CPU #4 16 x 16 HT link 16 x 16 HT link (1 GHz) (1 GHz) AMD OpteronTM CPU #2 DIMMs D1-D4 TM 128-bit data + 16-bit ECC DIMMs A1-A4 AMD OpteronTM CPU #1 16 x 16 HT link (1 GHz) Slot #1: PCI-X 100 MHz Slot #5: PCI-E x8 Slot #2: PCI-X 100 MHz PCI-E Dual SCSI Channels UDMA133 PCI-X CH A PCI-X CH B Slot #3: PCI-X 100 MHz Slot #6: PCI-E x8 2200 (CK804 ) 8132 PCI-32
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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 1040C-T/1040C-8 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 1040C-T/1040C-8 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.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location - Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing. - This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets, etc.).
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).
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the system 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.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 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 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 1040C-T/1040C-8 in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the server (see Figure 2-4) First, release the retention screws that secure the system to the rack. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").
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Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA/SCSI drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made. 1. Accessing the drive bays All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVDROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.
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Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SATA/SCSI drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC818S+-1000 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 HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 1040C-T/1040C-8, this light indicates SATA/SCSI and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when flashing. 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 Drive Carrier LEDs SATA Drives (1040C-T) Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED.
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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 AS1040C-T/1040C-8 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.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a DVD-ROM drive.
Chapter 4: System Safety 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.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1040CT/1040C-8 is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 1040C-T/1040C-8 system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the H8QCE+/H8QC8+ serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the chassis completely when you have finished working on the serverboard to protect and cool the system sufficiently.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 5-2 Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis All serverboards and motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the serverboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the serverboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly. 1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation Exercise extreme caution when handling and installing the proces- ! sor. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Installing the Processor (must populate all four CPU sockets) 1. Lift the lever on CPU socket #1 until it points straight up. 2. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU. Locate pin 1 on the CPU socket and pin 1 on the CPU.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 5. Gently press the CPU socket lever down until it locks in the plastic tab. Repeat these steps to install additional CPUs into the other three sockets. Installing the Heatsink Retention Modules Four heatsink retention modules (BKT-0005) and eight screws are included in the retail box. Once installed, these are used to help attach the heatsinks to the CPUs.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-1.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 5-4 Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in to prevent them from blocking the airflow throiugh the chassis.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cable to simplify the connection. The red wire in the ribbon cable plugs into pin 1 of JF1. Connect the other end of the cable to the Control Panel printed circuit board, located just behind the system status LEDs in the chassis. Note: NC indicates no connection. Figure 5-2.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 5-6 Installing Memory CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage. 1. Insert each memory module vertically into its slot, beginning with CPU1 slot 1A, then 1B, etc.. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the module incorrectly (see Figure 5-4). See support information below. 2. Gently press down on the memory module until it snaps into place.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-4. Side and Top Views of DDR Installation To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. The release tabs should close - if they do not you should close them yourself. Note the notch in the slot and on the bottom of the DIMM. These prevent the DIMM from being installed incorrectly. To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each release tab outward to release the DIMM from the slot. 5-7 Adding PCI Cards 1.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 5-8 Serverboard Details Figure 5-5.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup H8QC8+/H8QCE+ Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default Setting J3P 3rd Power Fail Detect Open (Disabled) JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-10 JP1/JP2 JPA1* Compact Flash Drive Select SCSI Enable/Disable Both Closed (Master) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPA2/JPA3* SCSI CH A/B Termination Both Open (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 GLAN Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connectors Description COM1, COM
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 5-9 Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (J1B1) Pin# Definition 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V The primary ATX power supply con- 14 -12V 2 +3.3V nector (J1B1) meets the SSI (Super- 15 COM 3 COM set ATX) 24-pin specification. Refer to the table on the right for the pin defini- 16 PS_ON 4 +5V 17 COM 5 COM tions of the ATX 24-pin power connec- 18 COM 6 +5V tor.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to display disk activity. Pin# Definition 13 Vcc 14 HD Active Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. NIC1 LED NIC1 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC1 (Network Interface Controller) LED connection is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. Attach the NIC1 LED cable to display network activity.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Power Fail LED Power Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. This feature is only available Pin# Definition 5 Vcc 6 Control for systems with redundant power supplies. Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Extra USB Headers Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers Pin Definitions (USB2/3) Tw o a d d i t i o n a l U S B 2 . 0 h e a d ers (USB2/3) are included on the USB2 Pin # Definition USB3 Pin # Definition 1 +5V 1 +5V 2 PO- 2 PO- A USB cable (not included) is needed 3 PO+ 3 PO+ for the connection. See the table on 4 Ground 4 Ground the right for pin definitions. 5 Key 5 No connection serverboard. These may be connected to provide front side access.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Speaker Connector Pin Definitions (JF2) Power LED/Keylock/Speaker Pin# Definition On the JF2 header, pins 2, 4 and 6 1 Red wire, speaker data are for the power LED, pins 8 and 10 3 NC are for the keylock and pins 1, 3, 5 and 7 are for the speaker (there is no 5 Buzzer signal 7 Speaker data pin 9).
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is designated JWOL. See the table on the Pin# Definition right for pin definitions. You must have a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN 1 +5V Standby 2 Ground 3 Wake-up connector and cable to use the WakeOn-LAN feature. Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is designated JWOR. This function allows your computer to receive and "wakeup" by an incoming call to the modem when in suspend state.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual I2C Header for Power Supply Pin Definitions (J16) I2C Header for Power Supply The I2C header at J16 may be used Pin# Definition to monitor the power supply. See the 1 Clock table on the right for pin definitions. 2 Data 3 PWR Fail 4 Gnd 5 +3.3V SMBus Header Pin Definitions (JSMB) SMBus Header The JSMB header is provided for System Management Bus connection. 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 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the Jumper connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer to the serverboard layout page for jumper locations.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual SCSI Controller Enable/ Disable (1040C-8 only) SCSI Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPA1) Jumper JPA1 is used to enable or dis- Both Jumpers Definition able the Adaptec AIC-7902W SCSI Pins 1-2 Enabled controller. The default setting is on pins 1-2 to enable SCSI. See the table on Pins 2-3 Disabled right for jumper settings. SCSI Termination Enable/ Disable (1040C-8 only) SCSI Term.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a system monitor that Watch Dog Jumper Settings (JWD) can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Pins 1-2 will cause Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Reset WD to reset the system if an applica- Pins 2-3 Disabled tion has frozen. Pins 2-3 will disable the Watch Dog feature. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside JLAN Right LED (Connection Speed Indicator) LED Color Definition each Gb LAN port, the yellow (right) LED indicates activity while the left Off 10 MHz Green 100 MHz LED may be green, orange or off to Amber 1 GHz the VGA port) have two LEDs. On indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the right for the functions associated with the left (activity speed) LED.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-12 Floppy, IDE, Parallel Port, SCSI and SATA Drive Connections Use the following information to connect the floppy and hard disk drive cables. The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual IDE Connectors IDE Drive Connectors Pin Definitions (IDE#1/IDE#2) There are no jumpers to config- Pin# Definition ure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 1 Reset IDE 2 Ground connectors. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Parallel Port Connector Parallel Port Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition The parallel (printer) port is 1 Strobe- 2 Auto Feed- located on the I/O backplane. 3 Data Bit 0 4 Error- See the table on the right for pin definitions.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual SCSI Connectors (1040C-8 only) Ultra320 SCSI Drive Connectors Pin Definitions (JA1/JB1) Pin# Definition Pin # Definition Refer to the table at right for 1 +DB (12) 35 -DB (12) pin definitions for the Ultra320 2 +DB (13) 36 -DB (13) SCSI connectors located at JA1 and JB1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-13 Enabling SATA RAID Serial ATA (SATA) Serial ATA (SATA) is a physical storage interface that employs a single cable with a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices. This connection is a serial link that supports a SATA transfer rate from 150 MBps. The serial cables used in SATA are thinner than the traditional cables used in Parallel ATA (PATA) and can extend up to one meter in length, compared to only 40 cm for PATA cables.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 2. Use the arrow keys to move to the "Advanced" menu, then scroll down to "IDE Configuration" and press the key. Once in the IDE Configuration submenu, scroll down to "Configuration nVidia RAID ROM" and press to access that submenu. Highlight the setting "RAID Option ROM" and press enter, change the setting to Enabled and hit again. Two new settings should now be displayed: "Master SATA as RAID" and "Slave SATA as RAID".
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC818S+-1000 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the next step. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim DVD-ROM Drive System LEDs SATA/SCSI Drive Bays Power Supply Module USB Ports Mouse/Keyboard 6-2 COM1 Port System Reset Control Panel Main Power PCI Expansion Slot (w/ riser card) VGA Port Ethernet Ports Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 System Fans Six 4-cm fans provide the cooling for the 1040C-T/1040C-8. Each fan unit is actually made up of two fans joined back-to-back, which rotate in opposite directions. This counter-rotating action generates exceptional airflow and works to dampen vibration levels. These fans can adjust their speed according to the heat level sensed in the system, which results in more efficient and quieter fan operation.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans 6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SATA/SCSI 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/SCSI drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: You must use standard 3.5" SATA/SCSI drives in the 1040C-T/1040C-8.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup SATA/SCSI Drive Installation 1. Mounting a SATA/SCSI drive in a drive carrier The SATA/SCSI drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must remain in the chassis.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 2. Installing/removing SATA/SCSI drives The SATA/SCSI drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These hard drives are hot-swappable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. Then swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-5).
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM and floppy drive bays. The 1040C-T/1040C-8 accomodates only slim DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim DVD-ROM drive in the server. Note that the floppy drive is optional on the 1040C-T/1040C-8. You must power down the system before installing or removing a floppy or DVDROM drive.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 6-5 Power Supply The AS1040C-T/1040C-8 has a single 1000 watt power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off. An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating. Power Supply Failure If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the unit.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8QCE+/H8QC8+. The AMI 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 our web site for any changes to BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual 7-2 Main Menu When you first enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main Menu screen. You can always return to the Main Menu by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen with the arrow keys. The Main Menu screen provides you with a system overview, which includes the version, built date and ID of the AMIBIOS, the type, speed and number of the processors in the system and the amount of memory installed in the system.
Chapter 7: BIOS Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Highlight one of the items above and press to access the submenu for that item. Type Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed, Auto, CDROM and ARMD. LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive capacities of over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with 48-bit LBA mode addressing.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1 for a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2 for a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3 for a data transfer rate of 11.1 MBs. Select 4 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 4 for a data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. This setting generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured after 1999.
Chapter 7: BIOS ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection This setting allows AMI BIOS to auto-detect the 80-Pin ATA(PI) cable. The options are Host, Device and Host & Device. SATA0 IDE Interface This setting is used to Enable or Disable the serial controller for SATA0. SATA1 IDE Interface This setting is used to Enable or Disable the serial controller for SATA1. First Boot Device From Use this setting to select the first boot device as being P-ATA or S-ATA.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual PCI/PnP Configuration Clear NVRAM Select Yes to clear NVRAM during boot-up. The options are Yes and No. Plug & Play OS Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow AMIBIOS to configure all devices in the system. PCI Latency Timer This option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus.
Chapter 7: BIOS Available and Reserved. DMA Channel0/Channel1/Channel3/Channel5/Channel6/Channel7 Select Available to indicate that a specific DMA channel is available to be used by a PCI/PnP device. Select Reserved if the DMA channel specified is reserved for a Legacy ISA device. The options are Available and Reserved. Reserved Memory Size This feature specifies the size of memory block to be reserved for Legacy ISA devices. The options are Disabled, 16K, 32K and 64K.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual ports on computer systems use IRQ7 and I/O Port 378H as the standard setting. Select 278 to allow the parallel port to use 278 as its I/O port address. Select 3BC to allow the parallel port to use 3BC as its I/O port address. Parallel Port Mode Specify the parallel port mode. The options are Normal, Bi-directional, EPP and ECP. Parallel Port IRQ Select the IRQ (interrupt request) for the parallel port. The options are IRQ5 and IRQ7.
Chapter 7: BIOS Hardware Memory Hole When "Enabled", allows software memory remapping around the memory hole. Options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: this is only supported by Rev E0 processors and above. Node Interleaving Use this setting to Enable or Disable node interleaving. Bank Swizzle Mode The options are Enabled and Disabled. ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically. Options are Enabled and Disabled.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Data Cache BG Scrub Allows L1 cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Options are Disabled and various times in nanoseconds and microseconds. IOMMU Option Menu IOMMU Mode IOMMU is supported on Linux-based systems to convert 32-bit I/O addresses to 64-bit. Options are Disabled, Best Fit and Absolute. Selecting the Best Fit or Absolute settings allows the user to select aperture size.
Chapter 7: BIOS ACPI Configuration Advanced ACPI Configuration ACPI 2.0 Features "Yes" enables RSDP pointers to 64-bit fixed system description pages. Options are Yes and No. ACPI APIC Support Select "Enabled" to allow the ACPI APIC table pointer to be included in the RSDP pointer list. The options are Enabled and Disabled. ACPI SRAT Table Use this setting to Enable or Disable the building of an ACPI SRAT table.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Hyper Transport Configuration CPU0: CPU1 HT Link Speed The HT link will run at the speed specified in this setting if it is slower than or equal to the system clock and if the board is capable. Options are Auto, 200 MHz, 400 MHz, 600 MHz, 800 MHz and 1 GHz. CPU0: CPU1 HT Link Width The HT link will run at the width specified in this setting. Options are Auto, 2 bit, 4 bit, 8 bit and 16 bit.
Chapter 7: BIOS PCI Express Configuration Active State Power Management Use this setting to Enable or Disable PCI Express L0s and L1 link power states. AMD PowerNow Configuration This setting is used to Enable or Disable the AMD PowerNow feature. SMBIOS Configuration SMBIOS SMI Support Enable or Disable SMBIOS wrapper support for PnP function 50h-54h. Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Allows you to Enable or Disable Remote Access.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual System Health Monitor CPU Overheat Temperature Use the "+" and "-" keys to set the CPU temperature threshold to between 65o and 90o C. When this threshold is exceeded, the overheat LED on the chassis will light up and an alarm will sound. The LED and alarm will turn off once the CPU temperature has dropped to 5 degrees below the threshold set. The default setting is 78o C.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-4 Boot Menu This feature allows the user to configure the following items: Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for the system to boot up. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot If Disabled, normal POST messages will be displayed on boot-up. If Enabled, this display the OEM logo instead of POST messages.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to prioritize the sequence for the Boot Device. The devices to set are: · 1st Boot Device · 2nd Boot Device · 3rd Boot Device · 4th Boot Device Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the Boot sequence from available hard disk drives. Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the Boot sequence from available removable drives.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-5 Security Menu AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Change Supervisor Password Select this option and press to access the sub menu, and then type in the password. Change User Password Select this option and press to access the sub menu, and then type in the password. Boot Sector Virus Protection This option is near the bottom of the Security Setup screen.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press . Then Select "OK" to allow BIOS to automatically load the Optimal Defaults as the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications. Load Fail-Safe Defaults To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press .
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure.
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Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h. B-1 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description D0h The NMI is disabled. Power on delay is starting.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual B-2 Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description E0h The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. E1h Initializing the interrupt vector table next. E2h Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next. E6h Enabling the floppy drive controller and Timer IRQs. Enabling internal cache memory.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes B-3 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution. These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM. Checkpoint Code Description 03h The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition. 05h The BIOS stack has been built. Next, disabling cache memory. 06h Uncompressing the POST code next. 07h Next, initializing the CPU and the CPU data area.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description 25h Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on. 27h Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next. 28h Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode settings next. 2Ah Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be done next, if present. See the last page for additional information.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description 4Ch The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the memory above 1 MB next. 4Dh The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Saving the memory size next. Going to checkpoint 52h next. 4Eh The memory test started, but not as the result of a soft reset. Displaying the first 64 KB memory size next. 4Fh The memory size display has started. The display is updated during the memory test.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description 86h The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WINBIOS Setup next. 87h The programming before WINBIOS Setup has completed. Uncompressing the WINBIOS Setup code and executing the AMIBIOS Setup or WINBIOS Setup utility next. 88h Returned from WINBIOS Setup and cleared the screen. Performing any necessary programming after WINBIOS Setup next. 89h The programming after WINBIOS Setup has completed.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description A9h Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initialization required after the E000 option ROM had control next. Aah Initialization after E000 option ROM control has completed. Displaying the system configuration next. Abh Uncompressing the DMI data and executing DMI POST initialization next. B0h The system configuration is displayed. B1h Copying any code to specific areas.
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Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors Quad AMD Opteron™ 800 Series 64-bit processors in 940-pin micro PGA ZIF sockets Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
AS1040C-T/1040C-8 User's Manual Serverboard 1040C-T: H8QCE+ (Extended ATX form factor) 1040C-8: H8QC8+ (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions (both): 16 x 13 in (406 x 330 mm) Chassis 1040C-T: SC818TQ+1000, Form Factor: 1U rackmount 1040C-8: SC818S+-1000, Form Factor: 1U rackmount Dimensions (both): (HxWxD) 1.7 x 17.2 x 27 in. (43 x 437 x 686 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 47 lbs (21.
Appendix C: System Specifications Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certified (Germany), CE Marking (Europe) C-3
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