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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 6015T-T/6015TINF. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 6015T-T/6015T-INF is a 1U Twin (two serverboards in a 1U chassis) rackmount server based on the SC808T-980 server chassis and two Super X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF serverboards.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Chapter 4: System Safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 6015T-T/6015T-INF. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
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SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF 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 HDD ........................................................................................................ 3-2 Power ...................................................................................................... 3-3 3-4 SATA Drive Carrier LEDs................................................................................. 3-3 Chapter 4: System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ...........................................................................
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-16 Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-16 SGPIO Header ....................................................................................... 5-16 SMB Power (I2C) .................................................................................... 5-17 SMB .................................
Table of Contents Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Appendix D: System Specifications ix
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The SuperServer 6015T-T/6015T-INF is a "1U Twin" server comprised of the SC808T-980 1U chassis and two (twin) X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF serverboards. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the 6015T-T/6015T-INF (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components may have been included with the 6015T-T/6015T-INF, as listed below.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6015T-T/6015T-INF lies two X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF dual processor serverboards, which are based on Intel's 5000P chipset. Below are the main features of the X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF. Note that the features on each board are doubled for the server (see Appendix C). Processors Each X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF supports dual Intel® Xeon® 5300/5100 Series processors.
Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard Controllers/Ports An onboard IDE controller supports Ultra ATA 100 hard drives or ATAPI devices. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports and (on the 6015T-INF only) an InfiniBand® port. There are two sets of I/O ports included in the server (one set for each severboard). InfiniBand Port Bracket: The InfiniBand port bracket is a small "U" shaped bracket that secures the connector to the I/O port shield.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual PROCESSOR#2 #1B FBD CHNL0 #1A #4,5 FBD CHNL1 FBD CHNL2 FBD CHNL3 PORT #2,3 PCI-X PORT #4 PORT #3 ESB2 SATA #3 #2 #1 #0 3.0 Gb/S PORT #1 28 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 PORT #0 VGA ES1000 #4B #4A PORT #0 PORT #2 VGA CONN #3B #3A PCIE X4 PORT #6,7 PCI-EXP X8 PCIE X8 PCI-E SLOT JPCIE1 MCH #2B #2A FBD DIMM PORT FBD DIMM PCI-EXP X8 FBD DIMM MT/S FBD DIMM 667/1067/1333 MT/S 667/1067/1333 IB VRM PROCESSOR#1 USB 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC808T-980 1U chassis. Details on the chassis can be found in Chapter 6. System Power When configured as a SuperServer 6015T-T/6015T-INF, the SC808T-980 includes a single 980W cold-swap power supply, which provides the power to both serverboards housed in the chassis. SATA Subsystem The SC808T-980 chassis was designed to support four SATA hard drives, which are hot-swappable units.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 1-4 1U Twin: System Notes As a 1U Twin configuration, the 6015T-T/6015T-INF is a unique server system. With two system boards incorporated into a single chassis, there are several points you should keep in mind. System Power A single power supply is used to provide the power for both serverboards. Each serverboard however, can be shut down independently of the other with the power button on its own control panel.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-5 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer, B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390 Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525 Email: sales@supermicro.
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Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 6015T-T/6015T-INF up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, system memory etc.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF 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 and the like).
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 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 6015T-T/6015T-INF into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rails Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail can fit snugly into the rack.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-3.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-3.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6015T-T/6015T-INF in the rack, you will need to open the top cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the System (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").
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-4.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives and SATA backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. 1. Check the SATA drives Depending upon your system's configuration, your system may have one or more drives already installed. If you need to install SATA drives, please refer to Chapter 6. 2.
Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the two control panels as well as others on the SATA drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on each control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs Each of the two control panels located on the front of the SC808T-980 chassis has five LEDs. Each LED provides you with critical information related its own specific serverboard. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take. Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure.
Chapter 3: System Interface Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply unit. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. 3-4 SATA Drive Carrier LEDs Each SATA drive carrier has two LEDs. Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.
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Chapter 4: System Safety Chapter 4 System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ! Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6015T-T/6015T-INF from damage: Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. 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.
Chapter 4: System Safety contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present. 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6015T-T/6015T-INF is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6015T-T/6015T-INF system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF serverboard into the SC808T-980 chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrostatic discharge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. 5-2 Serverboard Installation This section explains the first step of physically mounting the X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF into the SC808T-980 chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate the most common problems encountered in such an installation.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-3 Connecting Cables Now that the serverboards are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the boards. These include the data cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators. All JF1 wires have been bundled into a single ribbon cable to simplify this connection. Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the board. The other end connects to the Control Panel PCB board, located just behind the system status LEDs on the chassis.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-5 Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label ! area of the fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up. IMPORTANT! Always connect the power cord last and remove it first before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at opposite sides. 4. Align pin1 of the CPU (the corner marked with a triangle) with the notched corner of the CPU socket. 5. Find the corner of the CPU that has a semi-circle cutout below a gold Gold dot Socket key dot (CPU key). This corner should be aligned with the cutout on the socket (socket key). CPU key 6. Once aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing the Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease 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 (preinstalled) heatsink retention mechanism. 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug. Do not fully tighten the screws or you may damage the CPU.) 4.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 5-6 Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing ! DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. 1. Memory support The X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF has eight 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 32 GB of ECC FBD (Fully Buffered DIMM) DDR2-667/533 SDRAM (for a total of 64 GB in the system). The memory scheme is interleaved, so you must populate two slots at a time, beginning with slot 1A and 2A, then slots 3A and 4A and so on.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-7 Adding PCI Cards 1. 64-bit PCI-X slot The 6015T-T/6015T-INF includes two preinstalled riser cards designed specifically for use in the SC808T-980 1U rackmount chassis. These riser cards support two low-profile PCI-Express x8 cards to fit inside the chassis. 2. PCI card installation The riser card has already been preinstalled into the serverboard. Perform the following steps to add a PCI add-on card: 1.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 5-8 Serverboard Details Figure 5-4.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-10 JI C1/JI C2 I2C to PCI-Express Slot Open (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/ JPL2 JWD (JWD) LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Reset) 2 2 Connector Description ATX Power 1 20-Pin ATX PWR Connector (for Primary Board) ATX Power 2 COM2 FAN 1-6 InfiniBand* J17 20-Pin ATX PWR Connector (for Secondary Board)
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 5-9 Connector Definitions ATX Power 20-pin Connector Pin Definitions (ATX Power 1/2) Pin# Definition 11 PS On 1 Ground 12 5VSB 2 Ground 13 Ground 3 Ground 14 Ground 4 Ground 15 Ground 5 Ground 16 NC2 6 NC1 the right for the pin definitions. Only 17 12V 7 12V one of the two ATX power connectors 18 12V 8 12V from each serverboard should be con- 19 12V 9 12V nected to the power supply.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Overheat LED (OH) OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED to the OH connection Pin# Definition on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad- 7 Vcc vanced warning of chassis overheating. Refer to the table on the right for 8 Ground pin definitions. NIC2 (LAN2) LED NIC2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The LED connections for LAN2 are on pins 9 and 10 of JF1. Attach LAN LED cables to display network activity. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Power On LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power On LED connector is lo- Pin# Definition cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. This 15 5V Stby connection is used to provide LED indication of power being supplied to 16 Control the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions. NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup USB Ports Pin Definitions (USB0/1) Pin# Definition 1 +5V 2 PO- 3 PO+ There are two Universal Serial Bus 4 Ground ports located on the I/O panel and 5 N/A Universal Serial Bus (USB) two additional USB headers located on the serverboard. The headers, USB Headers Pin Definitions (USB1, USB2) labeled USB2 and USB3, can be used to provide front side USB access (cables not included). See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions (JWOR) The Wake-On-Ring header is designated JWOR. This function allows your computer to receive and be "awakened" by an incoming call when in the suspend state. See the Pin# Definition 1 Ground (Black) 2 Wake-up table on the right for pin definitions. You must also have a WOR card and cable to use this feature.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SMB Power (I2C) SMB Power (I2C) Pin Definitions (J17) The header at JI2C is for I2C, which Pin# Definition may be used to monitor the status of 1 Clock the power supply, fan and system temperature. See the table on the right for 2 Data 3 Power Fail pin definitions. 4 Ground 5 +3.3V SMB SMB Header Pin Definitions A System Management Bus header is located at J18. Connect the appropriate cable here to utilize SMB on your system.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers 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.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPL1/2) enable or disable the LAN1 port and JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN2 port on the serverboard. See the table Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled on the right for jumper settings. The Pins 2-3 Disabled default setting is enabled. I2C to PCI-Express Slot JI2C1/JI2C2 allows you to enable the I2C bus to communicate with the PCIExpress slot.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN LED (Connection Speed Indicator) LED Color Definition Off 10 MHz The Ethernet ports (located beside Green 100 MHz the VGA port) have two LEDs. Amber 1 GHz LAN1/LAN2 LEDs On each Gb LAN port, one LED indicates activity when blinking while the other LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the right for the functions associated with the connection speed LED.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC808T-980 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Control Panel: Primary Serverboard Control Panel: Secondary Serverboard SATA Drives Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View LAN Ports PCI-Express x8 Slot Power Supply LAN Ports PCI-Express x8 Slot USB Ports COM Port VGA Port InfiniBand Port* USB Ports COM Port VGA Port InfiniBand Port* *The InfiniBand ports are included on the 6015T-INF only.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 System Fans Each serverboard has its own set of three 4-cm high-performance fans (for a total of six in the chassis) to provide the cooling for the SuperServer 6015T-T/6015T-INF. Fan speed may be controlled by a setting in BIOS (see Chapter 7). System Fan Failure If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan fail LED on the control panel will blink on and off.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Figure 6-3. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SATA drives The drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These are (with RAID enabled) hot-swap drives. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. Then swing the handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-4). Figure 6-4.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Power Supply The SuperServer 6015T-T/6015T-INF has a single 980 watt power supply. This power supply has the capability of operating at 100 - 240 input volts. Depress both main power buttons on the front of the chassis and then unplug the AC power cord to completely remove power from the system before removing the power supply. Power Supply Failure If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power supply unit.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Figure 6-4.
Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DBT/X7DBT-INF. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of the Supermicro web site
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 7-2 Running Setup Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (See the next page). When you first power on the computer, the Phoenix BIOS™ is immediately activated.
Chapter 7: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields. Then press the key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields, and enter the correct data. Press the key to save the data. BIOS Date This field displays the date when this version of BIOS was built.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA Port2 and SATA Port3 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 submenu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly.
Chapter 7: BIOS 32 Bit I/O This option allows the user to enable or disable the function of 32-bit data transfer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Transfer Mode This option allows the user to set the transfer mode. The options are Standard, Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2, Fast PIO3, Fast PIO4, FPIO3/DMA1 and FPIO4/DMA2. Ultra DMA Mode This option allows the user to select Ultra DMA Mode. The options are Disabled, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4, and Mode 5.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual SATA AHCI (Available when SATA RAID is Disabled) Select Enable to enable the function of Serial ATA Advanced Host Interface. (Use caution when using this function. This feature is for advanced programmers only. The options are Enabled and Disabled.) System Memory This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present in the system.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-4 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have submenus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing . Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. QuickBoot 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual ACPI Mode Use this setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) power management on your system. The options are Yes and No. Power Button Behavior If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-off and 4-sec override.
Chapter 7: BIOS Cache Base 0-512K If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the base memory area: block 0-512K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or to be written into L1 or L2 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU's operations. Select Uncached to disable this function. Select Write Through to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual PCI Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices. Onboard GLAN1/Onboard GLAN2 (Gigabit- LAN) OPROM Configure Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from GLAN Port 1 or GLAN Port 2. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Default Primary Video Adapter This feature allows the user to specify which video adapter is to be used as the default primary video adapter: the onboard video adapter or others.
Chapter 7: BIOS Slot1 PCI-Exp x8 Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the following: Option ROM Scan When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Enable Master This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Memory Branch Mode This option determines how the two memory branches operate. System address space can either be interleaved between the two branches or Sequential from one branch to another. Mirror mode allows data correction by maintaining two copies of data in two branches. Single Channel 0 allows a single DIMM population during system manufacturing. The options are Interleave, Sequential, Mirroring, and Single Channel 0.
Chapter 7: BIOS Snoop Filter Select Enabled to eliminate snoop traffic to the graphics port to improve system performance when running graphics intensive applications. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Crystal Beach Features This feature was designed to implement Intel's I/O AT (Acceleration Technology) to accelerate the performance of TOE devices.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's 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. Frequency Ratio (Available when supported by the CPU) The feature allows the user to set the internal frequency multiplier for the CPU. The options are: Default, x12, x13, x14, x15, x16, x17 and x18.
Chapter 7: BIOS Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU.) The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual I/O Device Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Serial Port B This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, Auto (BIOS controlled) and OS Controlled. Mode This setting allows you to set the type of device that will be connected to serial port B. The options are Normal, IR (for an infrared device) and ASK_IR.
Chapter 7: BIOS Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to set the BAUD rate for console redirection. The options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, and 115.2K. Console Type This item allows you to set console redirection type.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Hardware Monitor Logic Note: Phoenix BIOS will automatically detect the type of CPU(s) and hardware monitoring chip are used on the motherboard and will display the Hardware Monitoring Screen accordingly. Your Hardware Monitoring Screen may look like the one shown on this page, on p. 7-19 or on p 7-20, depending on the type of CPU(s) and HW Monitoring chip you are using.
Chapter 7: BIOS Hardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature Threshold (See note on page 7-18) This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The options are 70oC, 75oC, 80oC and 85oC.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Hardware Monitor Logic (See note on page 7-18.) CPU Temperature Threshold This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold. The hardcode default setting is 80oC.
Chapter 7: BIOS IPMI (Available only when an IPMI card is installed) IPMI Specification Version: This item displays the current IPMI Version. Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version. System Event Logging Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Disabled, the system will continue to log events received via system interface. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual OS Boot Watch Dog Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Timer for Loading OS (Minutes) This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank. The default setting is 10 (minutes.) (Please ignore this option when OS Boot Watch Dog is set to Disabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 7-5 Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing . All Security BIOS settings are described in this section. Supervisor Password Is: This displays whether a supervisor password has been entered for the system.
Chapter 7: BIOS Password on Boot This setting allows you to require a password to be entered when the system boots up. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required). 7-6 Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specific Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual 7-7 Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit to save any changes you've made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility. Exit Discarding Changes Highlight this item and hit to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any changes you may have made.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages. Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified. Stuck key Stuck key on keyboard.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer. System timer error The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably. CPU ID: CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error. EISA CMOS not writeable ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS. DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ conflict I/O device IRQ conflict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Press to resume, to Setup, for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press to start the boot process or to enter Setup and change the settings. Press to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card). Write down and follow the information shown on the screen. Press to enter Setup Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.
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Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual POST Code Description 18h 1Ah 1Ch 20h 22h 24h 28h 29h 2Ah 2Ch 2Eh 2Fh 32h 33h 36h 38h 3Ah 3Ch 3Dh 41h 42h 45h 46h 48h 49h 4Ah 4Bh 4Ch 4Eh 4Fh 50h 51h 52h 54h 55h 58h 59h 5Ah 5Bh 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 a
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description 5Ch 60h 62h 64h 66h 67h 68h 69h 6Ah 6Bh 6Ch 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 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 (optiona
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual POST Code Description 99h 9Ch 9Dh 9Eh 9Fh A0h A2h A4h A8h AAh ACh AEh B0h B1h B2h B4h B5h B6h B7h B9h BAh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h C6h C7h C8h C9h CDh Check for SMART Drive (optional) 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 prompt Scan for key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for erro
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description D2h D4h D8h D9h DEh Unknown interrupt Check Intel Branding string Alert Standard Format initialization Late init for IPMI Log error if micro-code not updated properly The following are for the 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 r
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Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Appendix C Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure Intel's ESB2 SATA RAID before you install the Windows Operating System and other software drivers. Important Notes to the User Note 1: If you do not wish to configure onboard SATA RAID functions, please go directly to Section C-3, Appendix D and Appendix E for OS and other software installation instructions.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual The Intel HostRAID Configurations The following RAID levels are supported: RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk. RAID1 (Data Mirroring): an identical data image from one drive is copied to another drive. The second drive must be the same size or larger than the first drive.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Note: The Intel RAID Configuration Utility is only available for systems with two or more drives installed. The Intel RAID Utility screen will not display in systems with one drive installed.) Due to each serverboard controlling two of the four SATA drives in the system, the 6015T-T/6015T-INF only supports RAID levels 0 and 1. Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: a.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the key or the key to go to the next field. (You can use the key to select the previous menu.) c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, press the , keys to select RAID 0 (Stripe) and hit . d.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 1 Volume a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the key or the key to go to the next field. (You can use the key to select the previous menu.) c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, press the , keys to select RAID 1 (Mirror) and hit . d.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0) a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press . c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, use the , keys to select RAID 10 (RAID1 + RAID0) and hit . d.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity) a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press . c. When the Raid Level is highlighted, use the , keys to select RAID 5 (Parity) and hit . d. When the Disk item is highlighted, press to select the HDD to configure as RAID.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual i. When asked "Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N), press "Y" to create the RAID volume, or type "N" to go back to the Create Volume menu. Deleting a RAID Volume ! Warning: Make sure you back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set. a. From the main menu, select item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press . b.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD Warning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID ! or Resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or Resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete the internal RAID structure on the drive. a. From the main menu, select item3-Reset Disks to Non- RAID, and press . The following screen will appear: b.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual C-2 Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 for RAID Systems Note: If you wish to have SATA RAID functions on the server, you must first set up the RAID drives as described in section C-1. a. Insert a Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD drive and the system will start booting up from CD. b. Press the key when the message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver" displays. c.
Appendix D: System Specifications Appendix D System Specifications Note: unless noted specifications apply to a complete system (both serverboards). Processors Four Intel® Xeon® 5300/5100 Series processors in LGA771 sockets Note: please refer to our website for details on supported processors.
SUPERSERVER 6015T-T/6015T-INF User's Manual Chassis SC808T-980 (1U Rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 27.75 in. (437 x 43 x 705 mm) Weight Gross Weight: 40 lbs. (18.2 kg.
Appendix D: 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) California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning
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