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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 6034H-X8R. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R 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 6034H-X8R. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6DH8-XG2 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
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SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R 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 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-1 Handling the Serverboard .............................................................................. 5-1 5-2 PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation ................................................... 5-2 5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-4 Connecting Data Cables ..........................................................................
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-17 Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................................ 5-17 CMOS Clear ............................................................................................. 5-17 LAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-18 SCSI Controller Enable/Disable ..................
Table of Contents Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes ............................................................................ A - 1 Appendix B: Software Installation ......................................................................... B-1 Appendix C: System Specifications ......................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 6034H-X8R is a high-end dual processor server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC833S-R760 3U server chassis and the X6DH8-XG2 dual Intel Xeon processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the 6034H-X8R (www.supermicro.com).
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6034H-X8R lies the X6DH8-XG2, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel E7520 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X6DH8XG2. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the E7520 chipset). Processors The X6DH8-XG2 supports single or dual 604-pin Intel Xeon TM EM64T processors at a FSB speed of 800 MHz.
Chapter 1: Introduction ATI Graphics Controller The X6DH8-XG2 features an integrated ATI video controller based on the Rage XL graphics chip. Rage XL fully supports sideband addressing and AGP texturing. This onboard graphics package can provide a bandwidth of up to 512 MB/sec over a 32-bit graphics memory bus.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Front Control Panel The SuperServer 6034H-X8R's control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, overheat condition and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button are also included. I/O Backplane The SC833S-R760 is an ATX form factor chassis that is designed to be used in a 3U rackmount configuration.
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel E7520 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. NOCONA CPU 1 1 PCI-X SLOT J13 NOCONA CPU 2 SCSI 7902 1 PCI-X SLOT ZCR J12 1 PCI-X SLOT J14 Gbit LAN ANVIK PCI-X(100MHz) A X4 PCI E.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web Site: SuperMicro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. +1 (408) 503-8000 +1 (408) 503-8008 marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Tel: Fax: Email: SuperMicro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands +31 (0) 73-6400390 +31 (0) 73-6416525 sales@supermicro.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6034H-X8R 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 6034H-X8R 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).
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6034H-X8R into a rack unit. If the 6034H-X8R 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. The following is a guideline for installing the 6034H-X8R into a rack with the rack rails provided.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Chassis Rails Position one of the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the 6034H-X8R. Note that these two rails are left/right specific. Locate the five rail buttons on each side of the chassis and the five corresponding holes on each of the inner rails. Note that the holes are elongated with one end of the hole larger than the other. Align the larger end of each hole with its corresponding button.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Installing the Server into the Rack Locate a pair of front (short) and rear (long) brackets that were included with your rack mounting hardware. Note that the brackets are marked with up/front arrows (front) and up/rear arrows (rear). Secure the short front bracket (A in Figure 2-3) to the outer rail with two M4 x 4 mm roundhead screws.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Rack Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the SuperServer 6034H-X8R into a Telco type rack, follow the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack. They should be spaced apart just enough to accommodate the width of the telco rack.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6034H-X8R 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 6034H-X8R (see Figure 2-5): First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SCSI drives and SCA backplane 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 CD-ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.
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 SCSI drive carriers and the serverboard 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. 3-2 Control Panel Buttons There are three push-button buttons located on the front of the chassis.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R User's Manual z POWER: This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system. 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC833S-R760 chassis has six LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system.
Chapter 3: System Interface z NIC1: Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing. z HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6034H-X8R, this LED indicates SCSI and CD-ROM drive activity when flashing. z Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. z Power Fail: Indicates a power supply module has failed. This should be accompanied by an audible alarm.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R User's Manual 3-4 SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs. z Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SCSI drive carrier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SCSI SCA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed. z Red: A SAF-TE compliant backplane is needed to activate the red LED, which indicates a drive failure. (A SAF-TE compliant SCSI backplane is standard on the 6034H-X8R.
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 6034H-X8R from damage: z 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 6034H-X8R Manual z 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. z CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a CDROM drive.
Chapter 4: System Safety z 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 6034H-X8R Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6034H-X8R is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6034H-X8R 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 X6DH8-XG2 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.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 5-2 PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation ! When handling the processor package, 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 always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Heatsink Installation 1. Do not apply any thermal compound to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (ie the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (-do not fully tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.) 4. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 5-3 Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfigured systems to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-2 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header. All JF1 wires have been bundled into single ribbon cable to simplify their connection. Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the board.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 5-4 I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 5-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-3. Rear Panel I/O Ports 5-5 Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/ CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Memory Support The X6DH8-XG2 supports up to 16 GB of registered ECC DDR2-400 (PC3200) memory. The memory is an interleaved configuration, which requires modules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs. Note: You should not mix modules of different sizes and/or speeds. Figure 5-4.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 5-6 Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI slots: The X6DH8-XG2 has six PCI-X expansion slots, which includes one x8 PCI-Express slot, three 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slots and two 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X slots. The SC833S-R760 chassis allows all six slots to be populated with standard size cards. 2. PCI card installation: Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure you install it into a slot that supports the speed of the card (see step 1, above).
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-7 Serverboard Details FAN5 ATX PWR JPW2 FAN6 JKM1 JP16 PW Force On FAN7 JPW3 J24 JPW1 JP12 FAN1 DIMM A1 USB0/1 Bank 1 DIMM B1 JF1 DIMM A2 CPU1 Bank 2 DIMM B2 JCOM1 DIMM A3 Bank 3 JD1 DIMM B3 DIMM A4 Bank 4 JVGA1 FAN2 DIMM B4 JOH1 North Bridge JLAN2 CPU2 JP13 JP14 JLAN1 JL1 JPG1 SUPER ® FAN3 X6DH8-XG2 IPMI 2.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual X6DH8-XG2 Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting J18 JBT1 JP13 JP14 JP16 JPA1 JPA2/JPA3 JPG1 JPL1 Watch Dog Enable CMOS Clear 3rd Pwr Supply Alarm Enable/Dis Pwr Supply Fail Alarm Reset Power Force On SCSI Controller Enable/Disable SCSI Ch. A/B Term.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-8 Connector Definitions ATX Power Connector The X6DH8-XG2 includes a 24-pin main power supply connector (JPW1) and a 4-pin Auxiliary PWR connector JPW2). These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. You can use a 20pin connector, but connecting J3 is also required to ensure sufficient power. See the table on the right for pin definitions. For CPU power, please see the item below.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual HDD LED The HDD LED connection (for IDE and CD-ROM drives) is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the hard drive LED cable to these pins to display disk activity. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Reset Button Reset 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. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin Number Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground Power Button Power Button Connector Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions (FAN1 - FAN8) Pin # Definition 1 Ground (black) 2 +12V (red) 3 Tachometer 4 PWR_Control There are eight fan headers (FAN1-FAN8) on the X6DH8-XG2. See the table on the right for pin definitions. (Note: These fan headers are 4-pin fans. Pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans.) Caution: These fan headers use DC power.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power LED/Speaker/NMI On the JDI header, pins 1-3 are for a power LED and pins 4-7 are for the speaker. See the table on the right for speaker pin definitions. Note: The speaker pins are for use with an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 67 with a jumper.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Power Fault Power Fail Pin Definitions (JP12) Connect a cable from your power supply to the Power Fail header (JP12) to provide warning of power supply failure. This warning signal is passed through the PWR_LED pin to indicate of a power failure on the chassis. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-9 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins 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 6034H-X8R Manual JLAN Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPL1) LAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to enable or disable the onboard LAN ports (JLAN1 and JLAN2) on the serverboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled SCSI Controller Enable/ Disable Jumper Position Pins 1-2 Pins 2-3 Definition Enabled Disabled SCSI Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPA1) Jumper JPA1 allows you to enable or disable the SCSI headers.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Watch Dog Enable/Disable J18 enables the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application is "hung up". Pins 1-2 will cause WD to reset the system if an application is hung up. Pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that is hung up. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Watch Dog can also be enabled via BIOS.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 3rd Power Supply Alarm Enable/Disable Power Supply Alarm Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JP13) The system can notify you in the event of a power supply failure. This feature assumes that three power supply units are installed in the chassis with one acting as a backup. If you only have one or two power supply units installed, you should disable this (the default setting) with JP13 to prevent false alarms. See the table on right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Onboard Indicators LAN1/LAN2 LEDs Each of the Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity while the other LED may be green, orange or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the right for the functions associated with this second LED.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Floppy Connector The floppy connector is located on JFDD1. See the table below for pin definitions. Floppy Connector Pin Definitions (JFDD1) Pin Number 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 Function GND GND Key GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to configure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 connectors. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Ultra320 SCSI Connectors Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra320 SCSI connectors located at JA1 and JA2.
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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 SC833S-R760 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Floppy Drive SCSI Drives (8) 6-2 USB Ports Control Panel/ System LEDs 5.25" Drive Bays COM1 Port Mute Reset Main Power PCI Expansion Slots (6) Keyboard/Mouse Ports Power Supplies (3) Slim-Line CD-ROM Drive 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 Four 9-cm chassis fans, an air shroud and two 8-cm rear exhaust fans provide all the cooling needed for the 6034H-X8R. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components. System Fan Failure If a fan fails, the ambient air temperature in the chassis will rise and activate the overheat LED on the control panel.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans 6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SCSI Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis to replace or swap SCSI drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: You must use standard 1" high, 80-pin SCA SCSI drives in the SuperServer 6034H-X8R.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup SCSI Drive Installation 1. Mounting a SCSI drive in a drive carrier: The 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 SCSI drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without SCSI drives installed must remain in the chassis to cool each drive evenly.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SCSI drives: The SCSI drive bays are located in the front of the chassis, making them easily accessible for installation and removal. The SCSI drives are hotswappable units, meaning that they can be installed and removed while the system is powered up and running.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-5. A SCSI SCA Backplane BUZZER RESET SUPER D FAN#3 JP43 C FAN#2 JP42 B SCA833S FAN#1 JP41 SCSI Backplane Jumper Settings Location Jumper Description Default Setting A B C D JP19 JP41 JP42 JP43 Open Open Open Open Buzzer Reset* FAN#1 On/Sense FAN#2 On/Sense FAN#3 On/Sense *Pressing the mute button on the control panel will disable the buzzer alarm. You should then press the button once again to re-enable the alarm. Installing Components in the 5.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 2. Installing/removing 5.25" drive bay component Two 5.25" drive bays are located in the front of the chassis, making them easily accessible for installation and removal. Components installed in these bays are not hot-swappable, meaning system power must be turned off before installing and/or removing them. To remove the drive carrier, first power down the system and then remove the top cover of the chassis.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain access to the CD-ROM and floppy drive bays. The 6034H-X8R accomodates only slim CD-ROM drives. Side mounting brakets are typically needed to mount a slim CD-ROM drive in the 6034H-X8R server. To remove the CD-ROM or floppy drive carrier, first power down the system and then remove the top cover of the chassis.
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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Power Supply The SuperServer 6034H-X8R has a 760 watt redundant power supply consisting of three 380W power modules. Each power supply module has an auto-switching capability, which enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V - 240V input voltage. Power Supply Failure If either of the active power supply modules fail, the backup module will take the full load and allow the system to continue operation without interruption.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X6DH8-XG2. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Due to periodic changes in the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted that might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of the Supermicro web site (www.supermicro.com) for any such changes.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 7-2 Running Setup *Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (see on next page). When you first power on the computer, the Phoenix BIOS™ is immediately activated.
Chapter 7: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields. Then press the key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields and enter the correct data. Press the key to save the data. BIOS Date This feature allows BIOS to automatically display the BIOS date.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Legacy Diskette A This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette A. The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25 in, 720Kb 3.5 in, 1.44/1.25MB, 3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in. Parallel ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The options are Disabled, Channel 0, Channel 1 and Both. Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA.
Chapter 7: BIOS IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master slots. Hit to activate the following sub-menu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly. The items included in the sub-menu are: Type Selects the type of IDE hard drive.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual CHS Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: TYPE: This item displays the type of CPU. Cylinders: This item indicates the status of Cylinders. Headers: This item indicates the number of headers. Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors. Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum storage capacity of the system.
Chapter 7: BIOS Ultra DMA Mode Selects Ultra DMA Mode. Options are Disabled, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4 and Mode 5. System Memory This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present in the system. Extended Memory This display informs you how much extended memory is recognized as being present in the system. 7-4 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Quick Boot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. If Disabled, the POST routine will run at normal speed. Quiet Boot This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the diagnostic screen during boot-up.
Chapter 7: BIOS 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 write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area. Select "Write Protect" to enable this function, and this area will be reserved for BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to disable this function and make this area available for other devices.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 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 DRM (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.
Chapter 7: BIOS Frequency for PCIX#1-#2/SCSI This option allows the user to change the bus frequency for the devices installed in the slot indicated. The options are Auto, PCI 33 MHz, PCI 66 MHz, PCI-X 66 MHz, PCI-X 100 MHz, and PCI-X 133 MHz. Frequency for PCIX#3/G-LAN This option allows the user to change the bus frequency of the devices installed in the slot indicated. The options are Auto, PCI 33 MHz, PCI 66 MHz, PCI-X 66 MHz, PCI-X 100 MHz, and PCI-X 133 MHz.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Large Disk Access Mode This setting determines how large hard drives are to be accessed. The options are DOS or Other (for Unix, Novelle NetWare and other operating systems). Advanced Chipset Control Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Force Compliance Mode If enabled, this feature sets the device specified to comply with the PCIExpress Compliance 1.0 Mode. The options are: Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS SERR Signal Condition This setting specifies the conditions required to be qualified as an ECC error. Options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit and Both. USB Function This setting allows you to Enable or Disable all functions for the USB devices specified. Legacy USB Support This setting allows you to enable support for Legacy USB devices. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Advanced Processor Options Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. CPU Speed This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor. Hyper Threading Technology This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the function of hyperthreading. Enabling hyper-threading results in increased CPU performance. (Applicable for the XP systems.) Machine Checking This setting allows you to Enable or Disable Machine Checking.
Chapter 7: BIOS I/O Device Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Onboard COM 1 This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled and Auto (BIOS controlled). Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for serial port A. The options are 3F8/ IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3. Onboard COM 2 This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display, not a setting, informing you of the event log validity. Event Log Capacity This is a display, not a setting, informing you of the event log capacity. View DMI Event Log Highlight this item and press to view the contents of the event log. Event Logging This setting allows you to Enable or Disable event logging.
Chapter 7: BIOS Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address Specifies to redirect the console to Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate Select the BAUD rate for console redirection. Options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K and 115.2K. Console Type Choose from the available options to select the console type for console redirection.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual LM 93 Temperature: This item displays the temperature of LM93. LM 30 Temperature: This item displays the temperature of LM30. LM30 Low Limit: This item sets the low limit for the LM30 Temperature. LM30 High Limit: This item sets the high limit for the LM30 Temperature. Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans.
Chapter 7: BIOS HECETA_MEN_VTT: This item displays the voltage status of onboard memory. PIV0_NIC: This item displays the voltage status of Network Interface Card. N12V_SCALED: This item displays the voltage status of onboard 12V power. P3V3_STBY (Standby): This item displays the voltage status of onboard 3V Standby power. 7-5 Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Set Supervisor Password When the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted, hit the key. When prompted, type the Supervisor's password in the dialogue box to set or to change supervisor's password, which allows access to BIOS. Set User Password When the item "Set User Password" is highlighted, hit the key. When prompted, type the user's password in the dialogue box to set or to change the user's password, which allows access to the system at bootup.
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. Highlighting a setting with a + or - will expand or collapse that entry. 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. +Removable Devices Highlight and press to expand the field.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R 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.
Chapter 7: BIOS Discard Changes Highlight this item and hit to discard (cancel) any changes you made. You will remain in the Setup utility. Save Changes Highlight this item and hit to save any changes you made. You will remain in the Setup utility.
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Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes Appendix A 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 during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual POST Code 18h 1Ah 1Ch 20h 22h 24h 28h 29h 2Ah 2Ch 2Eh 2Fh 32h 33h 36h 38h 3Ah 3Ch 3Dh 41h 42h 45h 46h 47h 48h 49h 4Ah 4Bh 4Ch 4Eh 4Fh 50h 51h 52h 54h 55h 58h 59h 5Ah 5Bh Description 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 512 kB base RAM 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line
Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes POST Code 5Ch 60h 62h 64h 66h 67h 68h 69h 6Ah 6Bh 6Ch 6Eh 70h 72h 76h 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93h 95h 96h 97h 98h Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (op
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual POST Code 99h 9Ah 9Ch 9Dh 9Eh 9Fh A0h A2h A4h A8h AAh ACh AEh B0h B1h B2h B4h B5h B6h B7h B9h BAh BBh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h C5h C6h C7h C8h C9h CAh CBh CCh Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot
Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes POST Code CDh CEh D2h Description Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message Unknown interrupt The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code E0h E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initiali
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Appendix B: Software Installation Appendix B Software Installation After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Driver before you install the Windows operating system. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. (*The following section provides information on Adaptec's SATA RAID Driver based on the Intel ICH5R Controller.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual ATA Operate Mode You can select from the following two modes: Combined Mode and Enhanced Mode. Combined Mode: In this mode, system BIOS assigns the traditional IRQ 14 and IRQ 15 for the use of HDD. Up to 4 ATA devices are supported by this mode.
Appendix B: Software Installation Configuring BIOS settings for the SATA RAID Functions (Enhanced Mode) 1. Press the key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. (*Note: If it is the first time to power on the system, we recommend that 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" Menu. Once in the "Exit" Menu, scroll down the menu to select the item- "Load Setup Default" and press the key.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Adaptec Embedded SATA with HostRAID Controller Driver Adaptec's Embedded Serial ATA RAID with HostRAID controller adds RAID functionality to the Serial ATA I/O controller by supporting RAID 0 (Striping) or RAID 1 (Mirroring) to enhance the industry's pioneer PCI-to-e host controller products. RAID striping (RAID 0) can greatly improve hard disk I/O performance because of its capability in striping data across multiple drives.
Appendix B: Software Installation Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sections describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the key to select "Managing Arrays" from the main menu (as shown above).
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previous screen.) 4. From the List of Arrays dialog box, select the array you want to view and press Enter. The Array Properties dialog box appears, showing detailed information on the array.
Appendix B: Software Installation Creating Arrays Before creating arrays, make sure 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 are shown in gray and cannot be used. See Initializing Disk Drives. To create an array: 1 Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2 From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility Main Menu (ACU) (as shown on the first screen on page B-5).
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array. *Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. (Refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the enclosed CD.) To assign properties to the new array: 1.
Appendix B: Software Installation 2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter. (*Note: The label shall not be more than 15 characters.) 3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. (*Note: Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB-default. It is recommended that you do not change the default setting.) 4. The item: "Create RAID via" allows you to select between the different creating methods for RAID 0 and RAID 1. The following table gives examples of when each is appropriate.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 5. When you are finished, press Done (as the screen shown below). Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. 2. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1 from ACU, you can restart it by pressing Ctrl+R. 3. A RAID 1 created using the Quick Init option may return some data miscompares if you later run a consistency check. This is normal and is not a cause for concern. 4.
Appendix B: Software Installation 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 Ctrl+B. 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 6034H-X8R Manual Adding/Deleting Hotspares (*Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you would need to add a new HDD as a hotspare.) 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A as prompted to access the ARC Utility. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Add/Delete Hotspares. 4. 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 . 5.
Appendix B: Software Installation Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array. Caution: Initializing a disk overwrites the partition table on the disk and makes any data on the disk inaccessible.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screen below).
Appendix B: Software Installation 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown in the screen below). 6. Press Enter. 7. Read the warning message as shown in the screen. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct, type Y to continue.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Rebuilding Arrays *Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process (or initialization) is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must perform a Rebuild to optimized 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 B: Software Installation 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. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility (as shown in the screen below.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual 2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities as shown in the screen below. 3 Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown in the screen below.
Appendix B: Software Installation You can choose from the following options: 1. Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the 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. (*Caution: Formatting destroys all data on the drive. Be sure to back up your data before performing this operation.) 2. Verify Disk Media—Scans the media of a disk drive for defects.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual B-2 Installing Intel's ICH5R Driver by Adaptec and the OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot, and the screen:"Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear. b. Choose from the list the item: "Intel ICH5R Driver by 3rd Party (Adaptec)" and press . c. From the next screen displayed, choose the OS driver you want to install and press . d.
Appendix B: Software Installation B-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers A. Installing Drivers other than Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver After you've installed 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.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system. Supero Doctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status.
Appendix B: Software Installation 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 Supero Doctor II.
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Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors Single or dual 604-pin Intel ® Xeon TM EM64T processors at a front side (system) bus speed of 800 MHz. Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors: www.supermicro.
SUPERSERVER 6034H-X8R Manual Serverboard Model: X6DH8-XG2 (Extended ATX) Dimensions: 12 x 13 in (305 x 330 mm) Chassis: Model: SC833S-R760 (3U rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 5.1 x 17.1 x 25.5 in. (132 x 434 x 648 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 75 lbs. (34.1 kg.
Appendix C: System Specifications Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant UL Listed (USA) CUL Listed (Canada) TUV Certified (Germany) CE Marking (Europe) C-3
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