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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 6015P-T(R)/ 6015P-8(R). Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R). Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
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SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Serverboard Features ............
Table of Contents Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-1 Handling the Serverboard .............................................................................. 5-1 5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 5-2 5-3 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 5-5 Connecting Data Cables ..........................................................................
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-18 Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-18 CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-18 VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-18 Watch Dog Enable/Disable ......
Table of Contents 7-4 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................. 7-6 7-5 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-18 7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-19 7-7 Exit ...............................................................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) is a high-end server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC816A-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 1U server chassis and the X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 Intel Xeon serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the 6015PT(R)/6015P-8(R).
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) lies the X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel 5000P chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the Intel 5000P chipset.) Processors The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 supports single or dual Intel dual-core Xeon 5100/5000 series processors.
Chapter 1: Introduction PCI Expansion Slots The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 has two Universal PCI slots (two PCI-Express x8 slots and two PCI-X 133 MHz slots). On the X7DBP-8, the green PCI-X slot supports Zero Channel RAID cards. The system supports the use of one standard size PCI-X 133 MHz or PCI-Express x8 add-on card and one low profile PCI-X 133 MHz or PCI-Express x8 add-on card (with pre-installed riser cards). See Section 5-6 for details.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual System Power: 6015P-TR/6015P-8R The SC816A-R700 and SC816S-R700 (6015P-TR/6015P-8R) feature redundant 700W power supplies consisting of two power modules. The system does not need to be shut down when replacing or removing a single power supply module. SATA/SCSI Subsystem The SC816 chassis supports up to four SATA or SCSI drives. The SATA/SCSI drives are hot-swappable units and are connected to a backplane that provides power and control.
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel 5000P/ESB2 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. CPU2 CPU1 1067/1333 MT/s FBD CH2 x8 Slot 5: PCI-Express x8 FBD DIMM Bank4 PCI-Exp FBD DIMM Bank3 FBD CH1 5000P MCH FBD DIMM Bank2 x8 Slot 6: PCI-Exp x8/SEPC FBD DIMM Bank1 FBD CH0 PCI-Exp PCI-Exp 3.0 Gb/s SATA Ports (6) PCI-Exp ATA 100 ESB2 x8 PXH Slot 3: PCI-X USB 2.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web Site: Super Micro 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: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/ 6015P-8(R) 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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.
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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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 To install the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on your server, remove it.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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 2-5) First, 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 2-5.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA/SCSI drives and SATA/SCSI backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. 1. Accessing the drive bays All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVDROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.
Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the chassis control panel as well as others on the SATA/SCSI drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC816A-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 chassis has six LEDs, which 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. UID: This LED turns on when either the front or the rear UID button is pushed. Pushing either button a second time will turn this LED off.
Chapter 3: System Interface HDD: Indicates hard drive activity. On the SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P- 8(R) this light indicates SATA/SCSI and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when flashing. Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply module(s). With the 6015P-8/6015P-T, this LED should always be green when the system is operating. On the 6015P-8R/6015P-TR, this LED turns amber in the event of a power supply failure or if a power supply cord is disconnected or loose.
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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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets. 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 Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard. 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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 X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 5-2 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.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 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.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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. 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.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-4 I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-2. Rear Panel I/O Ports Note: the X7DBP-8 also has an external SCSI port located to the right of the VGA port. 5-5 Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Memory Support The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 supports up to 32 GB of ECC FBD (Fully Buffered DIMM) DDR2-667 or DDR2-533 SDRAM. The memory is an interleaved configuration, which requires modules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs. You should not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds. See Figure 5-3 for installing and removing memory modules.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-6 Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI Expansion Slots The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 has two Universal PCI expansion slots, which includes two PCI-Express x8 slots and two PCI-X 133 MHz slots. (On the X7DBP-8, one of the 133 MHz PCI-X slots supports Zero Channel RAID cards.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 5-7 Serverboard Details Figure 5-4.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X7DBP-8/X7DBP-i Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-9) JCF1 IDE#1 Compact Flash M/Slave Select Closed (Master) JCF2 JI2C1/JI2C2 IDE#2 Compact Flash M/Slave Select Open (Slave) SMBus to PCI-X/E Slots En/Disable Open (Disabled) JPA1* SCSI Controller Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPA2/JPA3* JPG1 SCSI ChA/ChB Termination En/Dis VGA Enable/Disable Open (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/ JPL2 JWD JLAN1/JLAN2
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 5-8 Connecting Cables ATX Power 20-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JWR1) Primary ATX Power Connector Pin# Definition Pin # Definition 11 Ground 1 Ground The primary power supply connector 12 +5V 2 Ground (JWR1) is a proprietary design with 13 +5V 3 Ground unique pinouts and requires the correct proprietary power supply to oper- 14 +3.3V 4 Ground 15 +3.3V 5 Ground ate.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual UID Button and LED UID Button/LED Pin Definitions (JF1) A Unit Identifier button/LED is located Pin# Definition on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it 3 UID Button 4 UID LED to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on 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.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 DCD 6 DSR the serverboard (see serverboard layout for location). See the table on 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse ports are located beside the LAN ports. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 Data 2 NC 3 Ground 4 VCC 5 Clock 6 NC Overheat LED Connect an LED to the JOH1 header to provide warning of a chassis overheating condition. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SMB SMB Header Pin Definitions (J17) The System Management Bus header Pin# Definition (for the PCI bus) designated J18 is 1 Data located near the battery. Connect the appropriate cable here to utilize SMB 2 Ground 3 Clock on your system. See the table on the 4 No Connection right for pin definitions. LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) Two Ethernet ports (designated LAN1 and LAN2) are located beside the VGA port on the I/O backplane.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 5-9 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modi f y the operat ion of the serverboard, jumpers can be used 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins to 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 circuit Setting board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
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 is “hung up”. Pins Watch Dog Jumper Settings (JWD) Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Reset 1-2 will cause WD to reset the system Pins 2-3 NMI if an application is hung up. Pins 2-3 Open Disabled will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that is hung up.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual SCSI Controller Enable/ Disable (6015P-8R/8 only) SCSI Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPA1) Jumper JPA1 is used to enable or disable the onboard SCSI controller. The default setting is on pins 1-2 to enable SCSI. See the table on the right for Both Jumpers Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled jumper settings. SCSI Termination Enable/ Disable (6015P-8R/8 only) SCSI Term.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Onboard Indicators LAN LED (Connection Speed Indicator) LAN1/LAN2 LEDs LED Color Definition The Ethernet ports (located beside Off 10 MHz the VGA port) have two LEDs. On Green 100 MHz each port, one LED indicates activity while the other LED may be green, Amber 1 GHz 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 5-11 Floppy, IDE, SATA and SCSI 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.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IDE Connectors IDE Drive Connectors Pin Definitions (IDE#1, IDE#2) The IDE connectors are desig- Pin# Definition Pin # Definition nated IDE#1 and IDE#2. See 1 Reset IDE 2 Ground the table on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Ultra320 SCSI Ports (6015P8/6015P-8R only) There are two SCSI ports on the 6015P-8/6015P-8R. SCSI Channel Ultra320 SCSI Drive Ports Pin Definitions (JA1/JB1) A is designated JA1 and SCSI Channel B is designated JB1. Pin# Definition Pin # Definition Refer to the table at right for the 1 +DB (12) 35 -DB (12) pin definitions.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC816A-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim DVD-ROM Drive Slim Floppy Drive UID Button and LED SATA/SCSI Drives GLAN Ports USB0/1 Ports PCI Expansion Slot Mouse/Keyboard Ports System LEDs Control Panel Main Power UID Button/LED Low Profile PCI Slot Power Supplies COM Port VGA Port SCSI Port Notes: The 6015P-T/6015P-8 shares the same rear view as shown above but has a cover plate over the second (redundant) power supply module area.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 System Fans Four sets of 40-mm fans provide the cooling for the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R). Each fan unit is actually made up of two fans joined back-to-back, which rotate in opposite directions. This counter-rotating action generates exceptional airflow and works to dampen vibration levels. These fans can adjust their speed according to the heat level sensed in the system, which results in more efficient and quieter fan operation.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Figure 6-2. Removing the Fan Housing 6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SATA/SCSI Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SATA or SCSI drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: You must use standard 3.5" high, SATA/SCSI drives in the SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R).
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup SATA/SCSI Drive Installation 1. Mounting a SATA/SCSI drive in a drive carrier The SATA and SCSI drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must remain in the chassis.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SATA/SCSI drives The SATA/SCSI drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These hard drives are hot-swappable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. Then swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-4).
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM and floppy drive bays. The 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) accomodates only slim DVDROM and floppy drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount the DVDROM drive in the server. You must power down the system before installing or removing a floppy or DVDROM drive. First, release the retention screws that secure the server unit to the rack.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual 6-5 Power Supply 6015P-TR/6015P-8R The SuperServer 6015P-TR and 6015P-8R have a 700 watt redundant power supply configuration consisting of two hot-swappable power modules. The power supply modules have an auto-switching capability, which enables them to automatically sense and operate with a 100V - 240V input voltage.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6015P-T/6015P-8 The SuperServer 6015P-T and 6015P-8 have a single 700 watt cold-swap power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate with a 100v - 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Figure 6-5.
Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DBR-i/X7DBR-8. 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave, SATA Port0, SATA Port1, SATA Port2 and SATA Port3 These settings allow the user to set the parameters for the IDE Channel 0 Master/ Slave drive, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave drive and the SATA ports. Hit to activate the following sub-menu screen for detailed options. Set the correct configurations accordingly. The items included in the sub-menu are: Type Selects the type of IDE hard drive.
Chapter 7: BIOS Multi-Sector Transfer This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used in multi-sector transfer. The options are Disabled, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and 16 Sectors. LBA Mode Control This item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Channel 0 Master Device via the LBA mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled. 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual System Memory This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present in the system. Extended Memory This display informs you how much extended memory is recognized as being present in the system. 7-4 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display.
Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Quick Boot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. If Disabled, the POST routine will run at normal speed. Quiet Boot Mode This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the diagnostic screen during boot-up.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Memory Cache Cache System BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area. Select "Write Protect" to enable this function, and this area will be reserved for BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to disable this function and make this area available for other devices.
Chapter 7: BIOS Cache Extended Memory Area If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or written into the L1, L2, L3 CPU cache 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Slot#1 PCI-X 100 MHz ZCR, Slot#2 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot#3 PCI-Exp x8 and Slot#4 PCI-Exp x8 Access the submenu for each of these slots 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.
Chapter 7: BIOS Memory Branch Mode This option allows BIOS to enumerate Host Mode for Device 16, Function 1, Reg. 40h bit 16 and Reg. 58h [14]. The options are Interleave, Sequential, Mirroring, and Single Channel 0. Branch 0 Rank Interleave Select the interleave for Branch 0 rank. The options are 1:1, 2:1 and 4:1. Branch 0 Rank Sparing Select enable to enable the sparing feature for Branch 0 rank. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Branch 1 Rank Interleave Select the interleave for Branch 1 rank.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual USB Function Select Enabled to enable the function of USB devices specified. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Legacy USB Support This setting allows you to enable support for Legacy USB devices. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. 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.
Chapter 7: BIOS overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. Note: this feature is available when your OS and your CPU support the Execute Disable Bit function.) The options are Disabled and Enabled. (For more information regarding hardware/software support for this function, please refer to Intel's and Microsoft's web sites.) 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual I/O Device Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. KBC Clock Input This setting allows you to select clock frequency for KBC. The options are 6MHz, 8MHz, 12MHz, and 16MHz. Serial Port A This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS or OS controlled). Base I/O Address This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port A.
Chapter 7: BIOS DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting. Event Log Capacity This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity. It is not a setting. 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.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Flow Control This item allows you to choose from the available options to select the flow control for console redirection. The options are: None, XON/XOFF, and CTS/RTS. Console Connection This item allows you to choose select the console connection: either Direct or Via Modem. Continue CR after POST Choose whether to continue with console redirection after the POST routine. The options are On and Off.
Chapter 7: BIOS CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vise versa. If the option is set to “3-pin fan”, the fan speed is controlled by voltage. Select “Workstation” if your system is used as a Workstation. Select “Server” if your system is used as a Server. Select “Disable” to disable the fan speed control function to allow the onboard fans to run at the full speed (12V) at all the time. The options are: 1. Disable (full speed), 2. 3-pin (Server) and 3. 3-pin (Workstation).
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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. 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).
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Order. Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to select a device. Use a <+> key or a <-> key to move the device up or down. Use the key or the key to specify the devices. You can also use the keys indicated above to specify the priority of boot order of a device or to move items from the category of "Excluded from Boot Order" to the category of "Boot Priority Order" and vise versa.
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 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Fixed Disk n Fixed disk n (0-3) identified. 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.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. 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).
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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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual POST Code 16h 17h 18h 1Ah 1Ch 20h 22h 24h 28h 29h 2Ah 2Ch 2Eh 2Fh 32h 33h 36h 38h 3Ah 3Ch 3Dh 41h 42h 45h 46h 47h 48h 49h 4Ah 4Bh 4Ch 4Eh 4Fh 50h 51h 52h 54h 55h 58h 59h 5Ah Description 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory Auto size 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 DRA
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code 5Bh 5Ch 60h 62h 64h 66h 67h 68h 69h 6Ah 6Bh 6Ch 6Eh 70h 72h 76h 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93h 95h 96h 97h 98h Description Disable CPU cache 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 Loa
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual POST Code 99h 9Ah 9Ch 9Dh 9Eh 9Fh A0h A2h A4h A8h AAh ACh AEh B0h B1h B2h B4h B5h B6h B7h B9h BAh BBh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h C5h C6h C7h C8h C9h CAh CBh CCh Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Ente
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code CDh CEh D2h Description Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message Unknown interrupt The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code E0h E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initiali
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Appendix C: Software Installation Appendix C Software Installation 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: If you do not wish to configure onboard SATA RAID functions, please go directly to Section C-3. This chapter describes RAID Configuration Instructions for the Intel ESB2 RAID Controller designed for Windows OS.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual RAID Configurations The following types of RAID configurations 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: Software Installation Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility Program 1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, it will automatically reboot. The following screen appears after the Power-On Self Test. b. When you see the above screen, press the and the keys simultaneously to have the main menu of the SATA RAID Utility appear: Note: All graphics and screen shots shown in this manual are for reference only.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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: Software Installation 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) 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: Software Installation 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. e.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Deleting a RAID Volume Warning! Be sure to 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. Use the , keys to select the RAID set you want to delete and press . A Warning message displays. c.
Appendix C: Software Installation Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD Warning! Use cautious when resetting 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 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual C-2 Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 for RAID Systems New Operating System-Windows XP/2000/2003 Installation a. Insert the 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. When the Windows XP/2000/2003 setup screen appears, press "S" to specify additional device(s). d.
Appendix C: Software Installation C-3 Installing the Operating System and other Software Programs After the hardware has been installed, you must first install the operating system, and then, other software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Appendix C: Software Installation Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at: ftp:// ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II.
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Appendix D: System Specifications Appendix D System Specifications Processors Single or dual Intel® dual-core Xeon™ processors 5100/5000 series with a front side (system) bus speed of 1333/1066/667 MHz. Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
SUPERSERVER 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) User's Manual Expansion Slots Two Universal PCI slots for one (1) standard size PCI-X 133 MHz or PCI-Express x8 add-on card and one (1) low profile PCI-X 133 MHz or PCI-Express x8 addon card (with pre-installed riser cards). Serverboard 6015P-TR/T: X7DBP-i (proprietary form factor) 6015P-8R/8: X7DBP-8 (proprietary form factor) Dimensions (both): 16.2 x 11.25 in (411.5 x 285.
Appendix D: System Specifications Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F) Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing) 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,
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