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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 6014H-32. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 6014H-32 is a high-end 1U rackmount server based on the SC813T-500 1U rackmount server chassis and the X6DHR-3G2 serverboard, which supports single or dual Intel® Xeon™ processors of up to 3.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 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 6014H-32. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6DHR-3G2 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
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SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 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 Power ...................................................................................................... 3-3 3-4 SAS/SATA Drive Carrier LED .......................................................................... 3-3 Chapter 4: System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-1 4-2 General Safety Precautions .............................................................................
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual Extra USB Headers ................................................................................. 5-15 Power LED/Speaker ................................................................................ 5-15 ATX PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Ports ....................................................... 5-15 JLAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ........................................................................ 5-15 Wake-On-LAN ...........................................................
Table of Contents Removing/Replacing the Power Supply .................................................... 6-9 Chapter 7: BIOS 7-1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 7-1 7-2 Running Setup .................................................................................................. 7-2 7-3 Main BIOS Setup .............................................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 6014H-32 is a high-end dual processor, 1U rackmount server featuring some of the most advanced technology currently available. The SuperServer 6014H-32 is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC813T-500 1U rackmount chassis and the X6DHR-3G2 Xeon dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperServer 6014H-32. (www.supermicro.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6014H-32 lies the X6DHR-3G2 a dual Xeon processor serverboard designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X6DHR-3G2. See Figure 1-1 for a system block diagram of the chipset. Processors The X6DHR-3G2 supports single or dual 604-pin Intel Xeon processors of up to 3.60 GHz at an 800 MHz FSB. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
Chapter 1: Introduction ATI Graphics Controller An ATI video controller based on the Rage XL 8 MB graphics chip is integrated onboard the X6DHR-3G2. 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. Onboard Controllers/Ports The X6DHR-3G2 provides one floppy drive controller and two onboard IDE controllers, which support up to four hard drives or ATAPI devices.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual 1-3 Server Chassis Features The SC813T-500 is one of Supermicro's third-generation 1U chassis and features four hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays, a slim CD-ROM drive, a slim 3.5" floppy drive and a revolutionary cooling design that can keep today's most powerful processors running well below their temperature thresholds. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC813T-500 chassis.
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. EM64T NOCONA CPU#1 VRM DATA CTRL ADDR VRM Clock EM64T NOCONA CPU#1 ADDR CTRL DATA ADDR CTRL DATA PCI EXP. B(X8) 6.4GB/s PCI-E_(X8) PCI EXP. B(X8) 4GB/s Gbit LAN ANVIK B 1_PCI-X133 SLOT--6 1_PCI-X100 SLOT--7 SATA PCI-X BUS(133MHZ) PCI-X BUS(100MHZ) A PXH#2 B PCI EXP. A(X8) C 6.4GB/s MCH A B 4_DDR266/333 DIMMs PCI EXP.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's 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 6014H-32 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 SuperServer 6014H-32 system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location - Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing. - This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets, etc.).
Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6014H-32 into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the 6014H-32 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 Chassis Rails Two of the chassis rails (Chassis Rail 1) should have already been preattached - one to each side of the chassis. Attach the second set of chassis rails (Chassis Rail 2) directly to the chassis with the screws provided. Chassis Rail 2 should be positioned just behind Chassis Rail 1 (see Figure 2-2). Do this for both sides of the chassis. Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rails Figure 2-2.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 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 Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the SuperServer 6014H-32 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. Figure 2-4.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6014H-32 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 6014H-32 (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. Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 6014H-32 (with optional front bezel shown) 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS/SATA drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made. 1. Accessing the drive bays All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the CD-ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual 4. Check the airflow Airflow is provided by two heavy duty 10-cm blower fans. The system component layout was carefully designed to direct the airflow to the components that generate the most heat. Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow generated by the fans. 5. Supplying power to the system The last thing you must do is to provide power to the system.
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 SAS/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 the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of th SC813T-500 chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take. Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure.
Chapter 3: System Interface HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6014H-32 this light indicates SAS/SATA and/or CD-ROM drive activity when flashing. Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. 3-4 SAS/SATA Drive Carrier LED Each SAS/SATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green LED (on the front of the drive carrier) indicates drive activity.
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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 6014H-32 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 6014H-32 User's Manual Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a CDROM drive.
Chapter 4: System Safety 4-3 ESD Precautions ! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6014H-32 is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6014H-32 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 X6DHR-3G2 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 6014H-32 User’s Manual 5-2 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 5. Screw in two diagonal screws until just snug (eg. screws #1 and #2 in Figure 5-2 - do not fully tighten), then do the same with the remaining two diagonal screws. Finish by fully tightening all four screws (see Figure 5-2). 6. If installing two processors, repeat these steps to install the second processor in the CPU #2 slot. Figure 5-1.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s 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 5-3 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 keyed ribbon cable to simplify their connection. The red wire in the ribbon cable plugs into pin 1 of JF1.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual 5-4 I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 5-4 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-4. Rear Panel I/O Ports SAS 5-5 Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Memory Support The X6DHR-3G2 supports up to 16 GB of registered ECC DDR2-400 SDRAM. You should not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds. See Figure 5-5 for installing and removing memory modules. Figure 5-5a. Installing DIMM into Slot Notch Release Tab Notch Note: Notches should align with their receptive points on the slot Release Tab To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the bottom notches.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual 5-6 Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI slots The 6014H-32 can accommodate add-on cards in both the PCI-X 133 MHz and the PCI-X 100 MHz slot with the use of two riser cards, which are included with the system: the CSE-RR1U-X riser supports a standard size card in slot #6 and the CSE-RR1U-XLP riser supports a low profile card in slot #7).
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-7 Serverboard Details Figure 5-6. SUPER X6DHR-3G2 Layout (not drawn to scale) J 3 8 J1D1 J32 J33 J43 DIMM 1A Bank1 DIMM 1B J34 JAR J3P DIMM 2A USB 0/1 Bank2 DIMM 2B CPU1 DIMM 3A DIMM 3B COM1 JP9 Bank3 DIMM 4A FAN1 Bank4 DIMM 4B JF1 FAN2 GLAN Controller E7520 VGA BIOS SuperIO JSM2 ICH5R SPKR SAS/SATA Controller 9410W South Bridge RAGE XL DS5/6/7/8 JBT1 USB2/3 COM2 Note: Jumpers not noted are for test purposes only.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual X6DHR-3G2 Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting J3P 3rd Power Supply Detect Open (Disabled) JBT1 CMOS Clear See Jumper Section JP17/JP18 JPG1 Compact Flash Master/Slave Select VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Master) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 JLAN Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPS1 SAS Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD Watchdog Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description COM1/COM2 FAN1-5 IPMI J1D1 J5/J6 J11 J12 J32 J33/J34 J38 J43 JAR JD1
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-8 Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (J43) Pin# Definition 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V The power supply connector meets 14 -12V 2 +3.3V the SSI (Superset ATX) 20-pin specifi- 15 COM 3 COM cation. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct. See the 16 PS_ON 4 +5V 17 COM 5 COM table on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED Pin# Definition connection is located on pins 13 and 13 Vcc 14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to display disk activity. 14 HD Active Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. NIC1 LED NIC1 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC1 (Network Interface Control- Pin# Definition ler) LED connection is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach Pin# Definition it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on 3 Reset 4 Ground the right for pin definitions. Power Button Power Button 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 6014H-32 User’s Manual Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1/COM2) The COM1 serial port is located beside Pin # Definition Pin # Definition the mouse port. COM2 is a header on 1 CD 6 DSR the serverboard (see serverboard layout for location). See the table on 2 RD 7 RTS 3 TD 8 CTS the right for pin definitions. 4 DTR 9 RI 5 Ground 10 NC Note: Pin 10 is included on the header but not on the port. NC indicates no connection.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Pin Definitions (USB2/3) Two additional USB headers (USB2/3) are located near the WWD jumper on the serverboard. These are included for connection to the ports on the front of the chassis. A USB cable (not included) is needed for the con- USB2 Pin # Definition USB3 Pin # Definition 1 +5V 1 +5V 2 PO- 2 PO- 3 PO+ 3 PO+ 4 Ground 4 Ground 5 N/A 5 N/A nection.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (WOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is desig- Pin# Definition nated WOL. See the table on the right 1 +5V Standby for pin definitions. You must enable the LAN Wake-Up setting in BIOS to 2 Ground 3 Wake-up use this feature. You must also have a LAN card with a Wake-on-LAN connector and cable. Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions (JWOR) The Wake-On-Ring header is designated JWOR.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-9 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two Jumper pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed Setting circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual JLAN Enable/Disable JLAN Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPL1) Change the setting of jumper JPL1 Jumper Setting to enable or disable the JLAN1 and Pins 1-2 Enabled JLAN2 Ethernet ports. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The Pins 2-3 Disabled Definition default setting is enabled 3rd Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable The system can notify you in the event of a power supply failure.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog Jumper Settings (JWD) Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Reset WD to reset the system if an applica- Pins 2-3 NMI tion hangs. Pins 2-3 will generate a Open Disabled non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that is hung up. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual 5-10 Onboard Indicators JLAN Left LED (Connection Speed Indicator) JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs LED Color Definition Off 10 MHz The Ethernet ports (located beside Green 100 MHz the VGA port) have two LEDs. Amber 1 GHz On each Gigabit LAN port, the yellow (right) LED indicates activity while the left 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 the left (connection speed) LED.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 SATA, Floppy and Hard Drive Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. • A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual IDE Connectors IDE Drive Connectors Pin Definitions (J5/J6) See the table on the right for Pin# Definition pin definitions for the onboard 1 Reset IDE 2 Ground IDE#1 and #2 connectors.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC813T-500 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the next step. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim CD-ROM Drive Slim Floppy Drive SAS/SATA Drive Bays Power Supply Module Mouse/Keyboard 6-2 USB Ports COM1 Port System LEDs System Reset Control Panel Main Power PCI Expansion Slots (w/ riser cards) Ethernet Ports VGA Port Ext. SATA Port 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 Two 10-cm blower fans provide all the cooling needed for the SuperServer 6014H32. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components. See Figure 6-2. System Fan Failure Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via a BIOS setting.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual 10-cm Blower Fans Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans (with optional front bezel shown) 6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal Removing the Front Bezel If your system has a front bezel (optional) attached to the chassis, you must first remove it to gain access to the drive bays. To remove the bezel, first unlock the front of the chassis then press the release knob (see Figure 6-3). Carefully remove the bezel with both hands.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Removing the Front Bezel 1. Unlock 2. Press release knob 3. Remove bezel assembly Accessing the Drive Bays SAS/SATA Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SAS/SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual SAS/SATA Drive Installation 1. Mounting a SAS/SATA drive in a drive carrier The SAS/SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the SAS/SATA drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must remain in the chassis.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SAS/SATA drives The SAS/SATA drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These hard drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. Then swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-5).
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CD-ROM and floppy drive bays. The 6014H-32 accomodates only slim-line CD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim-line CD-ROM drive in the 6014H-32 server. You must power down the system before installing or removing a floppy or CD-ROM drive. First, release the retention screws that secure the server unit to the rack.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Power Supply The SuperServer 6014H-32 has a single 500 watt power supply, which is autoswitching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off. An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating. Power Supply Failure If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the unit.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X6DHR-3G2. 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 Supermicro's web site: for any changes to BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 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 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 6014H-32 User's 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 to select a pre-determined HDD type. Select CD-ROM if a CD-ROM drive is installed. Select ATAPI if a removable disk drive is installed. Multi-Sector Transfers Select the number of transfer sectors. The options are Disabled, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 16 Sectors. LBA Mode Control This item determines whether Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Primary Master Device via LBA mode. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 32 Bit I/O Selects 32 Bit I/O operation. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual 7-4 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing . Options for PIR settings are displayed by highlighting the setting option using the arrow keys and pressing . All Advanced BIOS Setup options are described in this section.
Chapter 7: BIOS ACPI Mode Use the 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.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual 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 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 PCI Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices. Onboard GLAN (Gigabit- LAN) OPROM Configure Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from GLAN. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Default Primary Video Adapter This option allows the user to decide which video adapt is the default primary video adapter for the system. The options are Onboard and Other.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual 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.A high-priority, highthroughout device may benefit from a greater Clock rate. The options are Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h. For Unix, Novell and other Operating Systems, please select the option: "other".
Chapter 7: BIOS ECC Error Type This setting lets you select which type of interrupt to be activated as a result of an ECC error. The options are None, NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt), SMI (System Management Interrupt) and SCI (System Control Interrupt.) SERR Signal Condition This setting specifies the conditions required to be qualified as an ECC error. The options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit and Both. Enabling Multi-Media Timer Select Yes to enable Multi-Media Timer. The options are Yes and No.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual No Execute Mode Memory Protection (*Available when supported by the CPU.) Enable this feature to enable the functionality of Execute Disable Bit and allow the processor to classify areas in the memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, and thus preventing a worm or a virus from inserting and creating a flood of codes that will overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.
Chapter 7: BIOS I/O Device Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. KBC Clock Input This setting allows you to set the clock frequency for the Keyboard Clock. The options are 6MHz, 8MHz, 12 MHz and 16MHz. On-board 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, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's 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 Connection Select the console connection: either Direct or Via Modem. Continue CR after POST This option allows the user to decide whether to continue with console redirection after the POST routine. The options are On and Off. Hardware Monitor Logic 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.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 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 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 boot-up. Fixed Disk Boot Sector This setting may offer some protection against viruses when set to Write Protect, which protects the boot sector on the hard drive from having a virus written to it. The other option is Normal.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual +Removable Devices Highlight and press to expand the field. See details on how to change the order and specs of devices in the Item Specific Help window. CD-ROM Drive See details on how to change the order and specs of the CD-ROM drive in the Item Specific Help window. +Hard Drive Highlight and press to expand the field. See details on how to change the order and specs of hard drives in the Item Specific Help window.
Chapter 7: BIOS 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. Load Setup Defaults Highlight this item and hit to load the default settings for all items in the BIOS Setup. These are the safest settings to use.
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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 6014H-32 User’s Manual POST Code Description 18h 8254 timer initialization 1Ah 1Ch 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 20h 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller 24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB 28h 29h Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager 2Ah Clear 512 kB base RAM 2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx* 2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before
Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description 5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB 60h 62h Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines 64h Jump to UserPatch1 66h Configure advanced cache registers 67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC 68h 69h Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area 6Ah Display external L2 cache size 6Bh Load custom defaults (optional) 6Ch 6Eh 70h 72h 76h 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 9
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual POST Code Description 99h Check for SMART Drive (optional) 9Ah 9Ch Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management 9Dh Initialize security engine (optional) 9Eh Enable hardware interrupts 9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives A0h A2h Set time of day Check key lock A4h Initialize typematic rate A8h Erase F2 prompt 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 Scan for F2 key stroke Ent
Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description CDh Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA CEh D2h Initialize digitizer and display message Unknown interrupt The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h E3h Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segm
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Appendix B: Software Installation Appendix B Software Installation B-1 Introduction to the Adaptec SATA RAID Controller Serial ATA (SATA) Serial ATA(SATA) is a physical storage interface. It uses a single cable with a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices. It is a serial link which supports SATA Transfer rates from 150MBps.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual 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. Within the Combined Mode, the following three modes are supported: *Non-Combined Mode: Parallel ATA only:with the maximum of 4 devices supported; *Non-Combined Mode: Serial ATA only:with the maximum of 2 devices supported; *Combined Mode: SATA devices and PATA: with the support of 2 devices each (total: 4 devices maximum).
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. (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 System Default" and press the key.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual Adaptec 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 6014H-32 User’s 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 uninitialized 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). 3.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s 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 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 6014H-32 User’s Manual 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 mis-compares if you later run a consistency check. This is normal and is not a cause for concern. 4. The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a RAID .
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.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual 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.
Appendix B: Software Installation 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screen below).
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown below). 6. Press Enter. 7. Read the warning message as shown below. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct, type Y to continue.
Appendix B: Software Installation 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 get the array to Optimal status. 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. To Rebuild an array: 1.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual Adaptec SAS/SATA with HostRAID Controller Driver The onboard Adaptec AIC9140W SAS Controller supports two ports. Each port supports up to four SAS/SATA drives. * The SAS Cable (CBL-097) can only be used with backplanes that support both SAS and SATA. * If Supermicro's chassis is used, the backplane must be Rev.2.0 or above, which came with gold trims.
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. 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.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual Deleting Arrays Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent the loss of data. Deleted arrays cannot be restored. To delete an existing array: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2. From the ARC main menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays. 4. Select the array you wish to delete and press Delete. 5.
Appendix B: Software Installation 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. In the Array Properties menu, select an array type and press Enter.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual 3. A RAID 1 created using the Quick Init option may return some data mis-compares if you later run a consistency check. This is normal and is not a cause for concern. 4. The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a RAID . However, during a build operation, only the smaller drive can be selected as the source or first drive. 5. When migrating from single volume to RAID 0, migrating from a larger drive to a smaller drive is allowed.
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 6014H-32 User’s Manual Using the SerialSelect Utility to Configure SAS Settings The SerialSelect Utility enables you to configure SAS disk drive settings. To access the SAS utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. (as shown in the screen below.) 2.
Appendix B: Software Installation To set the controller configuration: 3. Select "Controller Configuration" and press to access the submen as shown below: 4. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then, press and the arrow keys to configure the setting for the item selected. 5. To load the default settings, press .
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual To Set the Physical Configuration: 1. Turn on the computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2. Use the arrow keys to select "SerialSelect Utility" and press to access the Physical Configuration submenu as shown below: 3.
Appendix B: Software Installation 4. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then, press and the arrow keys to configure the item selected. 5. To load default settings, press . 6. Press to return to the previous menu and to exit the utility. 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.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual 2. Verify Disk Media—Scans the media of a disk drive for defects. To Exit Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 1. Once you have completed RAID array configurations, press ESC to exit. The following screen will appear. 2. Press Yes to exit the Utility. For more information regarding Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the CD included in your shipping package. You can also download a copy of Adaptec User's Guide from our web site at: www.
Appendix B: Software Installation B-2 Installing the 6300ESB/SAS Driver 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. From the list displayed on the screen, choose the item: "Intel 6300 ESB/ICH5R Driver by 3rd Party (Adaptec)" or "SAS" and press . c. From the next screen displayed, choose the OS driver you want to install and press . d.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual 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.
Appendix B: Software Installation 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.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User’s Manual Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Notes: 1. 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. 2.
Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix D System Specifications Processors Single or dual Intel® Xeon™ 604-pin processors to 3.60 GHz at a front side (system) bus speed of 800 MHz. Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel E7520 chipset BIOS 8 Mb Phoenix® Flash ROM Memory Capacity Eight 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of DDR2-400 SDRAM Note: Dual channel memory - requires memory to be installed two modules at a time.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-32 User's Manual Expansion Slots (provided with included riser cards) One (1) 64-bit 133 MHz standard size PCI-X slot and one (1) 64-bit 66 MHz low profile PCI-X slot (with CSE-RR1U-X and CSE-RR1U-XLP riser cards) An additional two riser cards are available as an option to support add-on cards in the SXB-E1 and SXB-E2 x8 (PCI-Express) slots (CSE-RR1U-EL and CSE-RR1U-ELP). Motherboard Model: X6DHR-3G2 (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions: 12 x 13.
Appendix C: System Specifications Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class B Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certified (Germany), CE Marking (Europe) C-3
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