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SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates. Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Preface About this Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators, Information Technology professionals, service personnel and technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of Supermicro's SBI-7427R-S3 blade module. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced professionals only.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction....................................................................... 1-1 1-1 Overview ............................................................................................. 1-1 1-2 Product Checklist of Typical Components..................................... 1-1 1-3 Blade Module Features .................................................................... 1-2 Processors ..........................................................................................
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual 3-4 Onboard Battery Installation ............................................................ 3-9 3-5 Memory Installation ........................................................................... 3-9 Populating Memory Slots ........................................................................ 3-9 DIMM Installation .................................................................................. 3-11 3-6 Hard Disk Drive Installation ............................
Table of Contents 5-9 Security ............................................................................................. 5-16 5-10 Save & Exit..................................................................................... 5-17 Appendix A BIOS POST Codes ....................................................A-1 A-1 BIOS POST Messages ....................................................................A-1 A-2 BIOS POST Codes ...........................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview This user’s manual covers the SBI-7427R-S3 blade module. This blade module is a compact self-contained server that connects into a pre-cabled enclosure that provides power, cooling, management and networking functions. One enclosure for the SBI-7427R-S3 blade module can hold fourteen blade units.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual 1-3 Blade Module Features Table 1-1 lists the main features of the SBI-7427R-S3 blade module. See the proceeding section for components typically included in a blade system and other optional components. Specific details for the SBI-7427R-S3 blade module are found in Chapter 4: "Blade Module Features" on page 4-1. Table 1-1. SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module Specification Features Mainboard B9DR7 (proprietary form factor) Chassis Dimensions (HxWxD): 11.32” x 1.19” x 18.
Chapter 1: Introduction Storage The SBI-7427R-S3 blade module can have three 2.5" SATA (Serial ATA)/SSD hard disk drives in front-mounted easy removable carriers. See Chapter 3: "Setup and Installation" on page 3-1 for storage installation details. RAID Each SBI-7427R-S3 blade module supports up to three hard drives, which may be used to create a RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 (Windows) or RAID 0, 1 and 10 (Linux) array. For RAID setup use the procedure below.
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: Fax: +1 (408) 503-8000 +1 (408) 503-8008 marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) Email: 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 sales@supermicro.
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Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements 2-1 About Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, Contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements . ﺗﺤﺬﻳﺮ!ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺮﻣﺰ ﻳﻌﻨﻲ ﺧﻄﺮ ﺍﻧﻚ ﻓﻲ ﺣﺎﻟﺔ ﻳﻤﻜﻦ ﺃﻥ ﺗﺘﺴﺒﺐ ﻓﻲ ﺍﺻﺎﺑﺔ ﺟﺴﺪﻳﺔ ﻛﻦ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻋﻠﻢ ﺑﺎﻟﻤﺨﺎﻁﺮ ﺍﻟﻨﺎﺟﻤﺔ ﻋﻦ ﺍﻟﺪﻭﺍﺋﺮ،ﻗﺒﻞ ﺃﻥ ﺗﻌﻤﻞ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺃﻱ ﻣﻌﺪﺍﺕ ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻴﺔ ﻭﻛﻦ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺩﺭﺍﻳﺔ ﺑﺎﻟﻤﻤﺎﺭﺳﺎﺕ ﺍﻟﻮﻗﺎﺋﻴﺔ ﻟﻤﻨﻊ ﻭﻗﻮﻉ ﺃﻱ ﺣﻮﺍﺩﺙ ﺍﺳﺘﺨﺪﻡ ﺭﻗﻢ ﺍﻟﺒﻴﺎﻥ ﺍﻟﻤﻨﺼﻮﺹ ﻓﻲ ﻧﻬﺎﻳﺔ ﻛﻞ ﺗﺤﺬﻳﺮ ﻟﻠﻌﺜﻮﺭ ﺗﺮﺟﻤﺘﻬﺎ 안전을 위한 주의사항 경고 ! 이 경고 기호는 위험이 있음을 알려 줍니다 . 작업자의 신체에 부상을 야기 할 수 있는 상태에 있게 됩니다 . 모든 장비에 대한 작업을 수행하기 전에 전기회로와 관련된 위험 요소들을 확인하시고 사전에 사고를 방지할 수 있도록 표준 작업절차를 준수해 주시기 바랍니다 .
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Installation Instructions Warning! Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. 設置手順書 システムを電源に接続する前に、設置手順書をお読み下さい。 Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación. Attention Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives d'installation. .
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements Circuit Breaker Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A. サーキット・ブレーカー この製品は、短絡（過電流）保護装置がある建物での設置を前提としています。 保護装置の定格が 250 V、20 A を超えないことを確認下さい。 Warnung Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, dass im Gebäude ein Kurzschluss- bzw. Überstromschutz installiert ist.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual 이 제품은 전원의 단락 ( 과전류 ) 방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 의존합니 다 . 보호장치의 정격이 반드시 250V( 볼트 ), 20A( 암페어 ) 를 초과하지 않도록 해야 합니다 . Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van uw electrische installatie. Controleer of het beveiligde aparaat niet groter gedimensioneerd is dan 220V,20A.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements Attention Le système doit être débranché de toutes les sources de puissance ainsi que de son cordon d'alimentation secteur avant d'accéder à l'intérieur du chassis pour installer ou enlever des composants de systéme. אזהרה מפני ניתוק חשמלי !אזהרה יש לנתק את המערכת מכל מקורות החשמל ויש להסיר את כבל החשמלי מהספק .
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Equipment Installation Warning! Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. 機器の設置 トレーニングを受け認定された人だけがこの装置の設置、交換、またはサービスを許 可されています。 Warnung Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem, qualifiziertem Personal gestattet werden. ¡Advertencia! Solamente el personal calificado debe instalar, reemplazar o utilizar este equipo.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements Restricted Area Warning! This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. (This warning does not apply to workstations). アクセス制限区域 このユニットは、アクセス制限区域に設置されることを想定しています。 アクセス制限区域は、特別なツール、鍵と錠前、その他のセキュリティの手段を用い てのみ出入りが可能です。 Warnung Diese Einheit ist zur Installation in Bereichen mit beschränktem Zutritt vorgesehen.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual . ﺗﻢ ﺗﺨﺼﻴﺺ ﻫﺬﻩ ﺍﻟﻮﺣﺪﺓ ﻟﺘﺮﻛﻴﺒﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ ﻣﻨﺎﻁﻖ ﻣﺤﻈﻮﺭﺓ ،ﻳﻤﻜﻦ ﺍﻟﻮﺻﻮﻝ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻣﻨﻄﻘﺔ ﻣﺤﻈﻮﺭﺓ ﻓﻘﻂ ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼﻝ ﺍﺳﺘﺨﺪﺍﻡ ﺃﺩﺍﺓ ﺧﺎﺻﺔ ﻗﻔﻞ ﻭﻣﻔﺘﺎﺡ ﺃﻭ ﺃﻱ ﻭﺳﻴﻠﺔ ﺃﺧﺮﻯ ﻟﻼﻷﻣﺎﻥ 경고 ! 이 장치는 접근이 제한된 구역에 설치하도록 되어있습니다 . 특수도구 , 잠금 장치 및 키 , 또는 기타 보안 수단을 통해서만 접근 제한 구역에 들어갈 수 있습니다 . Waarschuwing Dit apparaat is bedoeld voor installatie in gebieden met een beperkte toegang.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta. Reemplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante. Desechar las baterías gastadas según las instrucciones del fabricante. !אזהרה יש להחליף.קיימת סכנת פיצוץ של הסוללה במידה והוחלפה בדרך לא תקינה .את הסוללה בסוג התואם מחברת יצרן מומלצת .
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Redundant Power Supplies Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. 冗長電源装置 このユニットは複数の電源装置が接続されている場合があります。 ユニットの電源を切るためには、すべての接続を取り外さなければなりません。 Warnung Dieses Gerät kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben. Um sicherzustellen, dass der Einheit kein trom zugeführt wird, müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements Waarschuwing Deze eenheid kan meer dan één stroomtoevoeraansluiting bevatten. Alle aansluitingen dienen verwijderd te worden om het apparaat stroomloos te maken. Backplane Voltage Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing. バックプレーンの電圧 システムの稼働中は危険な電圧または電力が、バックプレーン上にかかっています。 修理する際には注意ください。 直流电源终端可能会产生危险的电压或能量.终端不使用时,请务必盖上机盖.机盖盖上后 , 请确保导体未绝缘部分无法使用 .
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual ﻫﻨﺎﻙ ﺧﻄﺮ ﻣﻦ ﺍﻟﺘﻴﺎﺭ ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻲ ﺃﻭﺍﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ ﺍﻟﻤﻮﺟﻮﺩﺓ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺍﻟﻠﻮﺣﺔ ﻋﻨﺪﻣﺎ ﻳﻜﻮﻥ ﺍﻟﻨﻈﺎﻡ ﻳﻌﻤﻞ ﻛﻦ ﺣﺬﺭﺍ ﻋﻨﺪ ﺧﺪﻣﺔ ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺠﻬﺎﺯ 경고 ! 시스템이 동작 중일 때 후면판 (Backplane) 에는 위험한 전압이나 에너지가 발생 합니 다 . 서비스 작업 시 주의하십시오 . Waarschuwing Een gevaarlijke spanning of energie is aanwezig op de backplane wanneer het systeem in gebruik is. Voorzichtigheid is geboden tijdens het onderhoud.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning! Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. 地方および国の電気規格に準拠 機器の取り付けはその地方および国の電気規格に準拠する必要があります。 Warnung Die Installation der Geräte muss den Sicherheitsstandards entsprechen. ¡Advertencia! La instalacion del equipo debe cumplir con las normas de electricidad locales y nacionales.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、国の関係する全ての法律・条例に従い処理する必要が あります。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen. ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements Hot Swap Fan Warning Warning! The fans might still be turning when you remove the fan assembly from the chassis. Keep fingers, screwdrivers, and other objects away from the openings in the fan assembly's housing. ファン・ホットスワップの警告 シャーシから冷却ファン装置を取り外した際、ファンがまだ回転している可能性があ ります。ファンの開口部に、指、ドライバー、およびその他のものを近づけないで下 さい。 Warnung Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual 경고 ! 섀시로부터 팬 조립품을 제거할 때 팬은 여전히 회전하고 있을 수 있습니다 . 팬 조림품 외관의 열려있는 부분들로부터 손가락 및 스크류드라이버 , 다른 물체들이 가까이 하지 않도록 배치해 주십시오 . Waarschuwing Het is mogelijk dat de ventilator nog draait tijdens het verwijderen van het ventilatorsamenstel uit het chassis. Houd uw vingers, schroevendraaiers en eventuele andere voorwerpen uit de buurt van de openingen in de ventilatorbehuizing.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements ¡Advertencia! Al instalar el producto, utilice los cables de conexión previstos o designados, los cables y adaptadores de CA. La utilización de otros cables y adaptadores podría ocasionar un mal funcionamiento o un incendio. Aparatos Eléctricos y la Ley de Seguridad del Material prohíbe el uso de UL o CSA cables certificados que tienen UL o CSA se muestra en el código de otros dispositivos eléctricos que los productos designados por Supermicro solamente.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Waarschuwing Bij het installeren van het product, gebruik de meegeleverde of aangewezen kabels, stroomkabels en adapters. Het gebruik van andere kabels en adapters kan leiden tot een storing of een brand. Elektrisch apparaat en veiligheidsinformatiebladen wet verbiedt het gebruik van UL of CSA gecertificeerde kabels die UL of CSA die op de code voor andere elektrische apparaten dan de producten die door Supermicro alleen.
Chapter 3 Setup and Installation 3-1 Overview This chapter covers the setup and installation of the blade module and its components. 3-2 Installing Blade Modules Up to fourteen SBI-7427R-S3 blade module may be installed into a single blade enclosure. Blade modules with Windows and Linux operating systems may be mixed together in the same blade enclosure. Powering Up a Blade Unit Each blade unit may be powered on and off independently from the rest of the blades installed in the same enclosure.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure Although the blade system may continue to run, individual blades should always be powered down before removing them from the enclosure. Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure 1. Power down the blade unit (see "Powering Down a Blade Unit" above). 2. Squeeze both handles to depress the red sections then pull out both handles completely and use them to pull the blade unit from the enclosure.
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Figure 3-1. Inserting a Blade into the Enclosure Figure 3-2.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual 3-3 Processor Installation One or two processors may be installed to the mainboard of each blade unit. See Chapter 1 for general information on the features of the blade unit and the Supermicro web site for further details including processor, memory and operating system support. Caution: This action should only be performed by a trained service technician. Allow the processor heatsink to cool before removing it. Removing a Processor 1.
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Caution: Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. 1. There are two load levers on the LGA2011 socket. To open the socket cover, first press and release the load lever labeled 'Open 1st' (Figure 3-3). Figure 3-3. Open First Load Lever WA R WA R NI NG ! NI NG ! OP OP EN 1 EN 1st st Press down on Load Lever labeled 'Open 1st'. 2.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual 3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st' fully retracted, gently push down on the 'Open 1st' lever to open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open it completely (Figure 3-5). Figure 3-5. Opening the Load Plate Gently push down to pop the load plate open. WA RN IN G! WA RN IN G! OP EN 1st 4. Using your thumb and the index finger, remove the 'WARNING' plastic cap from the socket (Figure 3-6). Figure 3-6.
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation 5. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket keys (Figure 3-7). Figure 3-7. Aligning CPU Keys with Socket Keys Socket Keys CPU Keys 6. Once the keys are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket (Figure 3-8). Do not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual 8. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket (Figure 3-9). Lock the lever labeled 'Close 1st' first (Figure 3-10), then lock the lever labeled 'Open 1st' second (Figure 3-11). Use your thumb to gently push the load levers down to the lever locks. Figure 3-9. Closing the Load Plate Figure 3-10. Locking the Close First Lever Push down and lock the level labeled 'Close 1st'. OP EN 1st Figure 3-11.
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation 3-4 Onboard Battery Installation A battery is included on the mainboard to supply certain volatile memory components with power when power has been removed from the blade module. If this battery dies, it must be replaced with an equivalent CR2032 Lithium 3V battery. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. See Figure 3-12 for a diagram of installing a new onboard battery.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Table 3-1. Populating Eight Memory Slots for Interleaved Operation CPU1 CPU2 # of Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel DIMMs A B C D E F G H A1 4 A2 X B1 B2 C1 C2 D1 D2 X E1 E2 X X F1 F2 G1 G2 H1 8 X X X X X X 12 X X X X X X X X X X X X 16 X X X X X X X X X X X X X H2 X X X X X Figure 3-13.
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Note: For an optimized memory bandwidth, it is recommended that you populate the memory modules in sets of four (4) DIMMs for the CPU’s. DIMM Installation Caution: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing DIMM Memory Modules 1. Power down the blade module (see "Powering Down a Blade Unit" on page 3-1). 2.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual 3-6 Hard Disk Drive Installation Hard disk drives are installed in “carriers” which are hot-swappable and can be removed or replaced without powering down the blade unit they reside in. A blade module needs a hard disk drive with an operating system installed to operate. Caution: To maintain proper airflow, both hard drive bays must have drive carriers inserted during operation whether or not a drive is installed in the carrier.
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Figure 3-15. Installing a Hard Drive in a Carrier 3-7 Installing the Operating System An operating system (OS) must be installed on each blade module. Blades with Microsoft Windows OS and blades with Linux OS can both occupy and operate within the same blade enclosure. Refer to the SuperMicro web site for a complete list of supported operating systems. There are several methods of installing an OS to the blade modules.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Installing via PXE Boot PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) is used to boot a computer over a network. To install the OS via PXE, the following conditions must be met: 1. The PXE BOOT option in BIOS must be enabled. 2. A PXE server has been configured (this can be another blade in the system). 3. The PXE server must be connected over a network to the blade to be booted. 4.
Chapter 4 Blade Module Features Figure 4-1. SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Unit Front View This chapter describes the SBI-7427R-S3 blade unit. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. See Figure 4-1 for a front view of the blade unit and Table 4-1 for its features. Table 4-1.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual 4-1 Control Panel Each blade has a similar control panel (Figure 4-2) with power on/off button, a KVM connector, a KVM button and four LEDs on the top front of the unit. The numbers mentioned in Figure 4-2are described in Table 4-2. Figure 4-2. Blade Control Panel 7 3 4 5 6 1 2 Table 4-2.
Chapter 4: Blade Module Features Power Button Each blade has its own power button so that individual blade units within the enclosure may be turned on or off independently of the others. Press the power button (#1) to turn on the blade server. The power LED (#3) will turn green. To turn off, press and hold the power button for >4 seconds and the power LED will turn orange. KVM Button KVM stands for Keyboard/Video/Mouse. With KVM, a user can control multiple blades with a single keyboard/video/mouse setup.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual 4-2 Mainboard The mainboard of the SBI-7427R-S3 blade unit is a proprietary design, which is based on the Intel C602J chipset. See Figure 4-4 for a block diagram of this chipset, Figure 4-3 for a view of the B9DR7 mainboard and Figure 4-5 for an exploded view diagram of the blade unit. Figure 4-3.
Chapter 4: Blade Module Features Table 4-4. B9DR7 Mainboard Layout Item Description 1 LGA 2011 CPU1 Socket 2 LGA 2011 CPU2 Socket 3 DIMM Slots (see Figure 3-13: "16-slot DIMM Numbering" on page 3-10 for details) 4 three 2.5" SATA Hard Drive Bays 5 InfiniBand Connectors (for InfiniBand daughter card) 6 Gbx Connectors (for power and logic to backplane) 7 Onboard SATA Port 8 Intel C602J Chipset 9 Onboard Battery 10 KVM Module Figure 4-4.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Jumpers The jumpers present on the mainboard are used by the manufacturer only; there are no jumpers used to configure the operation of the mainboard. CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS and will also clear any passwords. JBT1 consists of two contact pads located near the BIOS chip. Clearing CMOS 1. First power down the blade and remove it from the enclosure. 2.
Chapter 4: Blade Module Features 4-3 Blade Unit Components Figure 4-5. Exploded View of a SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module 5 4 4 6 7 3 3 3 3 1 2 2 2 Table 4-5. Main Components of a SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module Item Description 1 Blade Unit/Module 2 2.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Memory Support The SBI-7427R-S3 blade module supports up to 256 GB of VLP RDIMM and 64 GB of VLP UDIMM DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz speed SDRAM in sixteen (16) 240-pin DIMM sockets. See Section 3-5: Memory Installation on page 3-9 for further details on mainboard memory installation. Hard Disk Drives The SBI-7427R-S3 blade unit accommodates up to three 2.5" SATA hard disk drives, which are mounted in drive “trays”.
Chapter 5 BIOS 5-1 Introduction This chapter describes the BIOS for Intel SuperBlade modules. The Intel Blade modules use a 16 MB SPI Flash EEPROM with AMI® BIOS™ that is stored in a flash chip. This BIOS 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 http:// www.supermicro.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual 5-2 BIOS Updates It may be necessary to update the BIOS used in the blade modules on occasion. However, it is recommended that you not update BIOS if you are not experiencing problems with a blade module. Updated BIOS files are located on our web site(www.supermicro.com/products/ superblade/). Please check the current BIOS revision and make sure it is newer than your current BIOS before downloading.
Chapter 5: BIOS 3. Go to the VIRTUAL MEDIA menu and select FLOPPY IMAGE UPLOAD. 4. BROWSE or OPEN to locate the *.img file on your desktop and select it. 5. Press the UPLOAD button and wait a few seconds for the image to upload to the CMM. 6. Once the upload finishes, turn on the blade module and press to enter the BIOS setup utility. 7. In the BOOT MENU, bring USB LS120: PEPPCMM VIRTUAL DISC 1 to the top of the boot priority list. 8. Exit while saving the changes.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual 5-4 Main BIOS Setup Figure 5-1. BIOS Setup Screen All Main Setup options are described in this section. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move among the different settings in each menu. Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to change the options for each setting. Press the key to exit the CMOS SETUP menu. The next section describes in detail how to navigate through the menus. Items that use sub-menus are indicated with the icon.
Chapter 5: BIOS 5-5 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys to display the ADVANCED SETUP menu. The items with a triangle beside them are sub-menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing . Options for PIR settings are displayed by highlighting the setting option using the arrow keys and pressing . Table 5-2 describes all sub-menus found in the ADVANCED SETUP menu. Table 5-2.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Table 5-3. Boot Feature Submenu (Continued) Menu Option Description Watch Dog Timer This setting allows the system to restart when it is not active more than 5 minutes. Option include Enabled and Disabled. Power Button Function This setting specifies the power button’s function when pressed. Option include 4 Seconds Override or Instant Off.
Chapter 5: BIOS Table 5-4. CPU Configuration Submenu (Continued) Menu Option Description DCU IP Prefetcher This setting Enables or Disables prefetch of the next L1 line based upon sequential load history. Intel® Virtualization Technology Select Enabled to use this Virtualization Technology feature to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple “virtual” systems in one physical computer system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Table 5-5. Chipset Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option Description North Bridge Configuration This sub-menu configures North Bridge features and shows configuration information. IOH Configuration This submenu configures Intel VT-d and Intel I/OAT in your system and configures IOU PCIe port bifurcation controls. Intel VT-d This setting allows you to Enable or Disable Intel Virtualization Technology for in your system.
Chapter 5: BIOS Table 5-5. Chipset Configuration Sub-menu (Continued) Menu Option Description Rank Interleaving This setting allows you to select different rank interleaving settings. Options include Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 4 Way and 8 Way. Patrol Scrub This setting allows you to either Enable or Disable Patrol Scrub for your system. Demand Scrub This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the Demand Scrubbing in your system.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Table 5-7. SCU Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option Description SCU Devices Use this setting to Enable or Disable Patsburg SCU devices on your system. OnChip SAS Oprom This setting allows you to Enable or Disable onboard SAS option ROM if Launch Storage OpROM is enabled. SCU Port 0~7 These static information displays shows whether each SCU Port is present or not present in your system. Table 5-8.
Chapter 5: BIOS Table 5-10. SuperIO Device Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option Description Super IO Chip This static display shows the name of the Super IO chip installed for your system. Serial Port 1 Configuration This submenu allows you to configure Serial Port 1. Serial Port This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the Serial Port. Change Settings Use this setting to select an optimal setting for the Super IO device to use for the Serial Port.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Table 5-11. Serial Port Console Redirection Sub-menu (Continued) Menu Option Description Flow Control Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a ‘stop’ signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a ‘start’ signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. Options include None and Hardware RTS/CTS.
Chapter 5: BIOS Table 5-11. Serial Port Console Redirection Sub-menu (Continued) Menu Option Description Recorder Mode This setting Enables or Disables Recorder Mode. When enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data. Resolution 100x31 This setting Enables or Disables extended terminal resolution. Legacy OS Redirection Resolution This allows you to set for legacy OSes the number of rows and columns supported for redirection. Options include 80x24 or 80x25.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual Table 5-13. ME Subsystem Sub-menu Menu Option Description Intel ME Subsystem Configuration This submenu displays static information for the ME BIOS Interface Version and the ME Version for your system. ME Subsystem This setting allows you to Enable or Disable ME Subsystem help. 5-6 Event Logs Setup Table 5-14.
Chapter 5: BIOS 5-7 IPMI Setup Table 5-15. IPMI Menu Menu Option Description IPMI Information IPMI Firmware Revision and IPMI Status information are statically displayed at the top of this menu. System Event Log Selecting this submenu displays settings for changing the SEL Event Log configuration. SEL Components Change this setting to Enable or Disable all features of the System Event Logging during boot-up. Erase SEL Use this setting for erasing the SEL.
SBI-7427R-S3 Blade Module User’s Manual 5-8 Boot Choose Boot from the 16 MB SPI Flash EEPROM with AMI® BIOS BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys to bring up the BOOT SETUP menu. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing . All Security BIOS settings are described in Table 5-16 below. Table 5-16.
Chapter 5: BIOS 5-10 Save & Exit Choose SAVE & EXIT from the 16 MB SPI Flash EEPROM with AMI® BIOS BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys to display the SAVE & EXIT SETUP menu. All Exit BIOS settings are described in Table 5-18 below. Table 5-18. Exit Menu Options Menu Option Description Highlight this item and hit to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving Discard Changes and any changes you may have made.
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Appendix A BIOS POST Codes A-1 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. Table A-1. BIOS POST Messages BIOS Message Description 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.
SBI-7427R-S3/T3 Blade Module User’s Manual Table A-1. BIOS POST Messages (Continued) BIOS Message Description Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers to run Setup. If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of wait states, improper Setup settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes Table A-1. BIOS POST Messages (Continued) BIOS Message Description 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. nnnn kB System RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
SBI-7427R-S3/T3 Blade Module User’s Manual Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem. BIOS may also issue one of the following beep codes: • One long and two short beeps – video configuration error • One repetitive long beep – no memory detected Terminal POST Errors If a terminal type of error occurs, BIOS will shut down the system.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes Table A-2.
SBI-7427R-S3/T3 Blade Module User’s Manual Table A-2.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes Table A-2. Terminal POST Errors (Continued) Post Code Description 93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards 95h Install CD ROM for boot 96h Clear huge ES segment register 98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs.
SBI-7427R-S3/T3 Blade Module User’s Manual Table A-2.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes Table A-3. Boot Block Flash ROM Terminal POST Errors (Continued) Post Code Description F2h Initialize video F3h Initialize System Management Manager F4h Output one beep F5h Clear Huge Segment F6h Boot to Mini DOS F7h Boot to Full DOS If the BIOS detects error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it displays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that failed. For example, “2C 0002” means address line 1 (bit one set) has failed.
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