QUANTA STRATOS S210 Series S210-X12MS Technical Manual

STRATOS S210 Series

S210-X12MS

Two Socket High Performance &

Cost-Effective 1U Rackmount Server

Technical Guide

Date Modified: January 30, 2014 1:40 pm Document Version: 1.0.1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the Server

Introduction 1-1

System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

A Tour of the System 1-4

2.5” HDD System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

3.5” HDD System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

System Front Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

3.5” HDD SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

2.5” HDD SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

System HDD SKU Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

2.5” HDD Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

3.5” HDD Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

System Rear Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

S210-X12MS System Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

S210-X12MS System I/O LED Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

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Installing Hardware

Safety Measures 2-1

Top Cover 2-2

Opening the Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Closing the Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Hard Disk Drives 2-4

Removing a 2.5” Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Installing a 2.5” Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Removing a 3.5” Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Installing a 3.5” Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Air Duct 2-9

Removing the Air Duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Installing the Air Duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Fan Module Assembly 2-11

Removing the Fan Module Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

Installing the Fan Module Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

Memory Modules 2-13

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General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Removing Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Installing Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Memory Population Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Power Supply Unit 2-18

Removing a Power Supply Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

Installing a Power Supply Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

Processor Heat Sinks 2-20

Removing a Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

Installing a Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

Processors 2-22

Removing a Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

Installing a Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24

Mainboard Module 2-25

Removing a Mainboard Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25

Installing Mainboard Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26

PCI-E Riser Assembly 2-27

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Removing PCI-E Riser Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27

Installing PCI-E Riser Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28

PCI-E Card 2-29

Removing the PCI-E Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29

Installing the PCI-E Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30

Expander Backplane 2-31

Removing the Expander Backplane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31

Installing the Expander Backplane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33

HDD Backplane 2-35

Removing the HDD Backplane (2.5” SKU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35

Installing the HDD Backplane (2.5” SKU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-36

Removing the HDD Backplane (3.5” SKU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37

Installing the HDD Backplane (3.5” SKU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39

BIOS

BIOS Setup Utility 3-1

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Setup Page Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

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Entering BIOS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Keyboard Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Menu Selection Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Server Platform Setup Utility Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Main Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Advanced Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

PCI Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

PCI Express Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Trusted Computing Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

WHEA Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

CPU Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

Processor Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Runtime Error Logging Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

SATA Controller Configuration Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

SAS Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

USB Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

Super I/O Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20

Onboard Device Configuration Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21

Console Redirection Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23

Console Redirection Settings Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24

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Chipset Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

North Bridge Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27

South Bridge Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30

ME Subsystem Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32

Server Management Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33

System Event Log Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35

FRU Information Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36

BMC Network Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38

Boot Option Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39

Boot Option Priorities Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41

Security Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41

Exit Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42

Loading BIOS Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-44

BIOS Update Utility 3-45

BIOS Update Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45

Recovery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45

Recovery Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45

Server Management 3-47

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Console Redirection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-47

Serial Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-47

Keystroke Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-47

Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48

Interface to Server Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48

PXE BIOS Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48

Checkpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48

Checkpoint Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-49

Standard Checkpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-49

PEI Beep Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-52

DXE Phase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-52

DXE Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-55

ACPI/ASL Checkpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-55

Extra Checkpoint Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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BMC

Server Management Software 4-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

BMC Key Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Power System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Front Panel User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

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Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

ID Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

LAN Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Session and User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Serial Over LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Time Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

SEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Platform Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Platform Event Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

BMC Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

DOS Recovery Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

WebUI Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

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

BMC Recovery 4-5

Recovery Process in DOS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Recovery Process in Linux System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Recovery Process in Windows System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Web Graphical User Interface (GUI) for ESMS 4-6

Using the Web GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

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Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Network Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Sensor Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Event Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Server Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-

0

FRU Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-0

Server Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Server identify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Server Health Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Sensor Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Configuration Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Active Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-0

LDAP/E-Directory

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-

2

Mouse Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

PEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

RADIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Remote Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

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SMTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

SOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-0

SSL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-0

User Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Virtual Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Remote Control

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-

8

Console Redirection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Server Power Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Maintenance Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Preserve Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Restore Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Log Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

User Privilege. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Jumpers and Connectors

Mainboard Jumpers and Connectors 5-1

Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

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Rail Kit Assembly

Rail Kit Assembly 6-1

Installing the Rack Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Preparing for the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Installing the Inner Rail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Installing the Outer Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting 7-1

Server Boot Issue Topics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

System does not Boot after Initial Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

System does not boot after Configuration Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

Installation and Assembly Safety Instructions

Installation and Assembly Safety Instructions 8-1

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

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Safety Information

Server Safety Information 9-1

Safety Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1

Intended Application Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2

Site Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2

Equipment Handling Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2

Power and Electrical Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3

Power Cord Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3

System Access Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4

Rack Mount Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6

Other Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7

Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7

Cooling and Airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7

Laser Peripherals or Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8

Regulatory and Compliance Information

Regulatory and Compliance Information 10-1

Product Regulatory Compliance Markings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1

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Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

FCC Verification Statement (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

VCCI (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4

BSMI (Taiwan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4

KCC (Korea). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4

CONVENTIONS

XVI

Conventions

Several different typographic conventions are used throughout
this manual. Refer to the following examples for common
usage.

Bold type face denotes menu items, buttons and application
names.

Italic type face denotes references to other sections, and the
names of the folders, menus, programs, and files.

<Enter> type face denotes keyboard keys.

WARNING!

Warning information appears before the text it references and
should not be ignored as the content may prevent damage to the
device.

CAUTION!

CAUTIONS APPEAR BEFORE THE TEXT IT REFERENCES, SIMILAR TO
NOTES AND WARNINGS. CAUTIONS, HOWEVER, APPEAR IN CAPITAL
LETTERS AND CONTAIN VITAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION.

Important:

Indicates information that is important to know for the proper
completion of a procedure, choice of an option, or completing a
task.

!

!

Note:

Highlights general or useful information and tips.

ACRONYMS

XVII

Acronyms

TERM DEFINITION

A/D Analog to Digital

ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

ASF Alerting Standard Forum

Asserted

Active-high (positive true) signals are asserted when in
the high electrical state (near power potential). Active­low (negative true) signals are asserted when in the low
electrical state (near ground potential).

BIOS Basic Input/Output System

BIST Built-In Self Test

BMC

At the heart of the IPMI architecture is a microcontroller
called the Baseboard management controller (BMC)

Bridge

Circuitry connecting one computer bus to another,
allowing an agent on one to access the other

BSP Bootstrap processor

Byte 8-bit quantity

CLI Command Line Interface

CMOS

In terms of this specification, this describes the PC-AT
compatible region of battery-backed 128 bytes of
memory, which normally resides on the baseboard

CPU Central Processing Unit

Deasserted

A signal is deasserted when in the inactive state. Active­low signal names have “_L” appended to the end of the
signal mnemonic. Active-high signal names have no “_L”
suffix. To reduce confusion when referring to active-high
and active-low signals, the terms one/zero, high/low, and
true/false are not used when describing signal states.

DTC Data Transfer Controller

EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory

EMP Emergency Management Port

FRU Field Replaceable Unit

GB 1024 MB.

GPIO General Purpose Input/Out

HSC Hot-Swap Controller

Hz Hertz (1 cycle/second)

I

2

C

Inter-Integrated Circuit bus

IANA Internet Assigned Numbers Authority

IBF Input buffer

ICH I/O Controller Hub

ICMB Intelligent Chassis Management Bus

IERR Internal Error

IP Internet Protocol

IPMB Intelligent Platform Management Bus

ACRONYMS

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IPMI Intelligent Platform Management Interface

ITP In-Target Probe

KB 1024 bytes.

KCS Keyboard Controller Style

KVM Keyboard, Video, Mouse

LAN Local Area Network

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

LCT Lower Critical Threshold

LED Light Emitting Diode

LNCT Lower Non-Critical Threshold

LNRT Lower Non-Recoverable Threshold

LPC Low Pin Count

LSI Large Scale Integration

LUN Logical Unit Number

MAC Media Access Control

MB 1024 KB

MD2 Message Digest 2 – Hashing Algorithm

MD5 Message Digest 5 – Hashing Algorithm – Higher Security

Ms Milliseconds

Mux Multiplexer

NIC Network Interface Card

NMI Nonmaskable Interrupt

NM Node Management

OBF Output buffer

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer

Ohm Unit of electrical resistance

PDB Power Distribution Board

PEF Platform Event Filtering

PEP Platform Event Paging

PERR Parity Error

POH Power-On Hours

POST Power-On Self Test

PWM Pulse Width Modulation

RAC Remote Access Card

RAM Random Access Memory

RMCP Remote Management Control Protocol

ROM Read Only Memory

RTC

Real-Time Clock. Component of the chipset on the
baseboard.

RTOS Real Time Operation System

SCI Serial Communication Interface

SDC SCSI Daughter Card

SDR Sensor Data Record

SEEPROM

Serial Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only
Memory

ACRONYMS

XIX

SEL System Event Log

SERR System Error

SMBus

A two-wire interface based on the I

2

C protocol. The
SMBus is a low-speed bus that provides positive
addressing for devices, as well as bus arbitration

SMI

Server Management Interrupt. SMI is the highest priority
nonmaskable interrupt

SMM Server Management Mode

SMS Server Management Software

SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol

SOL Serial Over LAN

UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter

UCT Upper Critical Threshold

UDP User Datagram Protocol

UNCT Upper Non-Critical Threshold

UNRT Upper Non-Recoverable Threshold

WDT Watchdog Timer

Word 16-bit quantity

REVISION HISTORY

XX

Revision History

Refer to the table below for the updates made to this manual.

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DATE CHAPTER UPDATES

About the Server

Chapter 1

About the Server

Chapter 1

ABOUT THE SERVER INTRODUCTION

1-1

1.1 Introduction

This manual is written for system technicians who are responsi­ble for troubleshooting, upgrading, and repairing the server
chassis. This document provides an overview of the hardware
features of the chassis, troubleshooting information, and
instructions on how to add and replace components of the
server. The document also provides information on the BIOS,
and Baseboard Management Controller (BMC).

For the latest version of this manual, see www.qauntaqct.com.

System Features

The system comprises a 1U/28.66” long chassis using 12” x 13”
SSI mainboard.

The major components are featured as follows:

 Chipset: Intel

®

C600 series (Patsburg) SKU_A (upgrade-

able)

 Processors (2): Intel

®

Xeon E5-2600 series processors

(Sandy Bridge-EP)

 PCI-E x 16: (1) PCIe x16 G3 slot for standard height, half-

length card

 Memory: Up to sixteen DIMM slots are available. DDR3

800/1066/1333/1600 MHz UDIMM, RDIMM, and LRDIMM
memory is supported.

 Storage: Up to ten 2.5" SATA/SAS hot-plug drives or four

3.5" SATA/SAS hot-plug drives or one SATADOM
(optional)

 HDD Interface: Two SATA 6Gb and four SATA 3 Gb

(upgradable)

 Hardware RAID: Quanta LSISAS2108 PD-8 mezzanine

card for RAID 0/1/10/5 (optional or Quanta LSISAS2108
PD-8 mezzanine card + LSI RAID 6 Key for RAID 0/1/10/
5/6/50/60 (optional) for 3.5” SKU or Quanta LSISAS2108
PD-16 mezzanine card for RAID 0/1/10/5 (optional) or
Quanta LSISAS2108 PD-16 mezzanine card + LSI RAID 6
Key for RAID 0/1/10/5/6/50/60 (optional) for 2.5” SKU

 Software RAID: Supported upgrade ROM number 1, 2, 5,

6, or 9 SATA RAID 0/1/10/, 0/1/10/5 for SCU (optional)

Table 1-1: S210-X12MS Specification

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION

Chassis type X1 (1U Chassis)

Size (W x H x L)

 728.0 mm x 438.0 mm x 43.2 mm
 28.6" x17.2" x 1.7"

MB factor (W x L)

 304.8mm x 330.2mm
 12" x 13"
 SSI EEB form factor

Processor

(2) Intel

®

Xeon® processor E5-2600 product

family, up to 130W

ABOUT THE SERVER SYSTEM FEATURES

1-2

Chipset

Intel

®

C602 (Patsburg A)

SAS Controller

Intel® SAS controller (SAS 3G)

 Intel

®

C602 (Patsburg A) upgrade ROM #1

(optional)

 Intel

®

C602 (Patsburg A) upgrade ROM #2

(optional)

 Intel

®

C602 (Patsburg A) upgrade ROM #5

(optional)

 Intel

®

C602 (Patsburg A) upgrade ROM #6

(optional), or

LSI SAS controller (SAS 6G)

 Quanta LSISAS 2008 Mezzanine card

(optional)

 Quanta LSISAS 2108 Mezzanine card

(optional)

System Memory

 (16) DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 Mhz
 ECC UDIMM/RDIMM/LRDIMM slots up to 512

GB

Storage

 (10) 2.5" SATA/SAS hot-plug drives or
 (4) 3.5" SATA/SAS hot-plug drives
 (1) SATADOM (optional)

HDD Backplane 1 to 1 or expander

PCI Expansion Slot

 (1) PCIe x16 G3 slot for standard height, half

length card.

Table 1-1: S210-X12MS Specification (Continued)

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION

Software RAID
Options

Intel® SW RAID

 Intel

®

RSTe SATA RAID 0/1/10 (AHCI HDD)

 Intel

®

C602 (Patsburg A) upgrade ROM #1

RAID 0/1/10 for SCU (optional)

 Intel

®

C602 (Patsburg A) upgrade ROM #2

RAID 0/1/10/5 for SCU (optional)

 Intel

®

C602 (Patsburg A) upgrade ROM #5

RAID 0/1/10 for SCU (optional)

 Intel

®

C602 (Patsburg A) upgrade ROM #6

RAID 0/1/10/5 for SCU (optional)

 Intel

®

C602 (Patsburg A) upgrade ROM #9

SATA RAID 0/1/10/5 for SCU (optional), or

LSI SW RAID

 Quanta LSISAS 2008 mezzanine card for

RAID 0/1/10 (optional)

Table 1-1: S210-X12MS Specification (Continued)

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE SERVER PACKAGE CONTENTS

1-3

Package Contents

The following items are included in the package contents:

 (1) 1U chassis system

 (1) Mainboard modules

 (2) Processor heatsinks

 (1) Power supply

 (1) Power cord

 CD (user manual included)

 Rail kit

Harware RAID
Options

3.5" SKU

 Quanta LSISAS2108 PD-8 mezzanine card for

RAID 0/1/10/5 (optional)

 Quanta LSISAS2108 PD-8 mezzanine card +

LSI RAID 6 Key for RAID 0/1/10/5/6/50/60
(optional)

2.5" SKU

 Quanta LSISAS2108 PD-16 mezzanine card

for RAID 0/1/10/5 (optional)

 Quanta LSISAS2108 PD-16 mezzanine card +

LSI RAID 6 Key for RAID 0/1/10/5/6/50/60
(optional)

Network Interface

 (2) Intel

®

Powerville I350 1GbE RJ45

 (2) Intel

®

82599ES 10Gb SFP+ ports

(optional)

Management Port (1) Dedicated GbE RJ45 management port

Integrated Graphics
BMC

Aspeed AST2300 8MB DDR3 Video memory

Rear I/O Interface

 (4) USB 2.0 ports
 (1) VGA port
 (1) RS232 serial port
 (2) GbE ports
 (1) GbE RJ45 management port
 (2) 10Gb SFP+ ports (optional)

Power Supply

(1) 650W high efficiency fixed PSU, 100-240VAC
50/60Hz

Table 1-1: S210-X12MS Specification (Continued)

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION

TPM Yes (optional)

RoHS Yes

Systems
Management

 IPMI v2.0 Compliant
 On board "KVM over IP" support

Table 1-1: S210-X12MS Specification (Continued)

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE SERVER A TOUR OF THE SYSTEM

1-4

1.2 A Tour of the System

The S210-X12MS is available as a 2.5” or a 3.5” form factor. The following illustrations show the major components of these two vari­ants.

2.5” HDD System

Figure 1-1. 2.5” System Component Overview

1

2

3

4

5

Table 1-2: 2.5” System Component Overview

NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Riser Assembly

(1) PCIe x16 G3 slot for standard height,
half-length card.

(1) PCIe x8 G3 Quanta LSISAS/RAID
Mezzanine slot

2 PSU (1) Power supply units

3 System Fan (5) Fan module assembly

4 Front Panel Control and LED panel for system status

5 2.5 Hard Drives (10) 2.5” hard disk drives (HDD)

ABOUT THE SERVER 3.5” HDD SYSTEM

1-5

3.5” HDD System

Figure 1-2. 3.5” System Component Overview

Table 1-3: 3.5” System Component Overview

NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Riser Assembly

(1) PCIe x16 G3 slot for standard height,
half-length card

(1) PCIe x8 G3 Quanta LSISAS/RAID
Mezzanine slot

2 PSU (1) Power supply units

1

2

3

4

5

3 System Fan (5) Fan module assembly

4 Front Panel Control and LED panel for system status

5 3.5 Hard Drives (4) 3.5” hard disk drives (HDD).

Table 1-3: 3.5” System Component Overview

NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE SERVER SYSTEM FRONT FEATURES

1-6

System Front Features

3.5” HDD SKU

Figure 1-3. 3.5” HDD SKU Front Features

3.5” Front Panel Definition

1

2

Table 1-4: 3.5” HDD Front Panel Definition

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TEM NAME DESCRIPTION

1 Control Panel Connect USB devices to these ports

2 HDD Bays Insert HDDs here.

ABOUT THE SERVER SYSTEM FRONT FEATURES

1-7

3.5” Control Panel

Table 1-5: 3.5” HDD LED Function and Behavior

I

TEM ICON NAME DESCRIPTION

1

Front USB
ports

Connect USB devices to these ports

2

Reset
Button

Push button to Reset system

3MGMT LED

Green ON, link
Green Blinking, LAN access

4

LAN 2/1
LED

Green ON, link Green Blinking, LAN
access

5

HDD
Activity
LED

Green Blinking, HDD access OFF, no
access

123 456 7 8

6 Event LED

Amber Blinking:
Critical failure: fan, voltage, temperature

state
Non-critial failure: fan, voltage,

temperature state, CPU, thermal trip
OFF: SEL cleared, DC off, last pending

warning/error de-asserted

7

ID Button
with LED

Blue Blinking, selected unit ID
OFF, no ID requested

8

Power
button with
LED

Green ON

Based on System Off, Push Button to
PSU and System off

Table 1-6: 3.5” HDD Front LED Function & Behavior

M

ARK NAME COLOR CONDITION DESCRIPTION

Power LED

Green On

System power
on

N/A Off

System power
off

Identification

Blue Blinking

Unit selected
for identification

N/A Off

No identification
required

Table 1-5: 3.5” HDD LED Function and Behavior (Continued)

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TEM ICON NAME DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE SERVER SYSTEM FRONT FEATURES

1-8

Fault LED

Amber Blinking

Critical failure:
critical fan,
voltage,
temperature
state, CPU
thermal trip

N/A Off

SEL cleared

DC off

Last pending
warning or error
has been de­asserted

HDD Activity

Green Blinking

Hard disk drive
access (only on
board SATA
port)

N/A Off

No access
(non-SAS)

LAN 1 LED

Green On Link

Green Blinking

LAN access (off
when there is
traffic)

Table 1-6: 3.5” HDD Front LED Function & Behavior (Continued)

M

ARK NAME COLOR CONDITION DESCRIPTION

LAN 2 LED

Green On Link

Green Blinking

LAN access (off
when there is
traffic)

Service LED

Green On Link

Green Blinking

LAN access (off
when there is
traffic)

Table 1-6: 3.5” HDD Front LED Function & Behavior (Continued)

M

ARK NAME COLOR CONDITION DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE SERVER SYSTEM FRONT FEATURES

1-9

2.5” HDD SKU

Figure 1-4. 2.5” HDD SKU System Front Features

2.5” Front Panel Definition

2

1

Table 1-7: 2.5” HDD Front Panel Definition

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TEM NAME DESCRIPTION

1 Control Panel Connect USB devices to these ports

2 HDD Bays Insert HDDs here.

ABOUT THE SERVER SYSTEM FRONT FEATURES

1-10

2.5” Control Panel

Table 1-8: 2.5” HDD LED Function and Behavior

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TEM ICON NAME DESCRIPTION

1 Event LED

Amber Blinking:
Critical failure: fan, voltage,

temperature state
Non-critial failure: fan, voltage,

temperature state, CPU, thermal trip
OFF: SEL cleared, DC off, last

pending warning/error de-asserted

2 LAN1/2 LED

Green ON, link
Green Blinking, LAN access

3

Power
Button with
LED

Green ON

Based on System Off, Push Button to
PSU and System off

4

ID button
with LED

Blue Blinking, selected unit ID
OFF, no ID requested

1

2

3

4

Table 1-9: 2.5” 2.5” Front Panel Definition

N

O ICON NAME DESCRIPTION

1 Fault LED

Displays status/errors and is
controlled by BMC.

2

Power
Button/LED

Lights Green when server is powered
on.

3

System ID
LED

Blinking when the system has been
selected for identification.

4

LAN1/LAN2
LED

LAN1/LAN2 LED

5

HDD
Location

HDD 0/HDD 1/HDD 2/HDD 3/HDD 4/
HDD 5/HDD 6/HDD 7/ HDD 8/ HDD 9

Table 1-10: 2.5” Front Side LED Function and Behavior

I

CON NAME COLOR CONDITION DESCRIPTION

Power LED

Green On

System power
on

-- Off

System power
off

Identificaiton

Blue Blinking

Unit selected
for identification

-- Off

No identification
requested

ABOUT THE SERVER SYSTEM FRONT FEATURES

1-11

Fault LED

Amber Blinking

Critical failure:
critical fan,
voltage,
temperature
state

Non-critical
failure: non­critical fan,
voltage,
temperature
state, CPU
thermal trip

-- Off

SEL cleared

DC off

Last pending
warning or error
has been de­asserted

LAN 1 LED

Green Blinking LAN access

-- Off LAN no access

LAN 2 LED

Green Blinking LAN access

-- Off LAN no access

Table 1-10: 2.5” Front Side LED Function and Behavior (Continued)

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CON NAME COLOR CONDITION DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE SERVER SYSTEM HDD SKU INTRODUCTION

1-12

System HDD SKU Introduction

The system is available in a 2.5” and a 3.5” HDD form factor.

2.5” HDD Configuration

Figure 1-5. 2.5” HDD Configuration

3.5” HDD Configuration

Figure 1-6. 3.5” HDD Configuration

HDD 1

HDD 0 HDD 2

HDD 3

HDD 4

HDD 5

HDD 6

HDD 7

HDD 8

HDD 9

HDD 0 HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3

ABOUT THE SERVER SYSTEM REAR FEATURES

1-13

System Rear Features

S210-X12MS System Rear View

Figure 1-7. System Rear Features

12

3

4

5678910

Table 1-11: System Rear Features

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TEM FEATURE DESCRIPTION

1 Power Supply Unit 1 Power supply unit

2 LAN Ports (LAN1 / LAN2) 1 GbE LAN ports (x2)

3 Fault LED

Displays status/errors and is
controlled by BMC

4 PCI-E Slot PCI-E Gen3 x 16 Riser Slot

5 10 GbE SFP+ 10 GbE SFP+ port (x2)

6 System ID LED

Blinking when the system has
been selected for identification

7 Management Port (LAN3)

10/100 BASE-T RJ45
management port

8 USB Port USB port (x4)

9 VGA Port Connects a monitor

10 Seriail Port Connects serial devices

Note:

The 2.5” HDD SKU and 3.5” HDD SKU only support a
single PSU.

Table 1-11: System Rear Features (Continued)

I

TEM FEATURE DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE SERVER SYSTEM REAR FEATURES

1-14

S210-X12MS System I/O LED Description

2.5” and 3.5” HDD SKU Rear I/O LED Description

Table 1-12: Rear LED Function and Behavior

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CON NAME COLOR CONDITION DESCRIPTION

LAN1/LAN2 LED

(Left and right)

Link/Act

Green On LAN link

Green Blinking LAN access (off when there is traffic)

-- OFF Disconnected

Speed

Amber ON Link speed is 100Mbits/sec

Green ON Link speed is 1000Mbits/sec

-- OFF OFF, link speed is 10M bits/sec

Service Port

(LAN 3) LED

Link/Act

Green On LAN link

Green Blinking LAN access (off when there is traffic)

-- OFF Disconnected

Speed

Green ON Link speed is 100Mbits/sec

-- OFF Link speed is 10M bits/sec

Fault LED

Amber ON

Critical Failure: critical fan, voltage,
temperature state.

-- OFF No critical failure.

Identification LED

Blue Blinking Unit selected for identification

-- OFF No identification requested

ABOUT THE SERVER SYSTEM REAR FEATURES

1-15

10 GbE SFP+
LAN LED (x2)

Link/Act

Amber

(1G)

Green
(10G)

ON LAN link

Green ON LAN access

-- OFF Disconnected

Speed

Green ON Link speed is 10G bits/sec (Port0)

Amber ON Link speed is 1G bits/sec (Port0)

Table 1-12: Rear LED Function and Behavior (Continued)

I

CON NAME COLOR CONDITION DESCRIPTION

Installing Hardware

Chapter 2

Installing Hardware

Chapter 2

INSTALLING HARDWARE SAFETY MEASURES

2-1

2.1 Safety Measures

WARNING!

Always ask for assistance to move or lift the system.

WARNING!

Only perform troubleshooting as authorized by the product
documentation, or as directed by a service and support team.
Repairs not authorized by warranty may void the warranty
and damage the system.

WARNING!

Always make sure to disconnect the system from the
electrical source. Powering down the system DOES NOT
insure the system is safe for repairs.

WARNING!

Server components and circuit boards are easily damaged by
discharges of static electricity. Working on servers that are
connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous.

WARNING!

Always disconnect the server from the power outlet whenever
you are working inside the server case.

!

!

!

!

!

WARNING!

Wear a grounded wrist strap. If none are available, discharge
any personal static electricity by touching the bare metal
chassis of the server case, or the bare metal body of any
other grounded device.

WARNING!

Humid environments tend to have less static electricity than
dry environments. A grounding strap is warranted whenever
danger of static electricity exists.

WARNING!

Do not touch the components on the boards unless it is
necessary to do so. Do not flex or stress circuit boards.

WARNING!

Leave all replacement components inside their static-proof
packaging until you are ready to use them.

!

!

!

!

INSTALLING HARDWARE TOP COVER

2-2

2.2 Top Cover

Opening the Top Cover

1. Turn off the system and any attached peripherals.

2. Unplug the AC power cables and disconnect all peripher­als, LAN lines and any other cables.

3. Press the top cover release button  and slide the rear
top cover away from the HDDs.

4. Lift the top cover off the chassis .

Figure 2-1. Opening the Top Cover





INSTALLING HARDWARE CLOSING THE TOP COVER

2-3

Closing the Top Cover

1. Place the top cover on the chassis.

2. Slide the top cover toward the HDDs.

Figure 2-2. Closing the Top Cover

INSTALLING HARDWARE HARD DISK DRIVES

2-4

2.3 Hard Disk Drives

The following procedures demonstrate installation and removal of 2.5 and 3.5 inch hard drives.

Removing a 2.5” Hard Drive

Hard drives are numbered. For more details, refer to System
HDD SKU Introduction on page 1-12.

1. Press the tray handle button.

Figure 2-3. Opening the Hard Drive Tray Handle

2. Pull the HDD tray handle open .

Figure 2-4. Removing a 2.5” Hard Drive Tray

3. Remove the tray out of the system .

WARNING!

Repairs should be perfomed by a certified service technician. Damage to the system or components due to unauthorized servicing
is not covered by the warranty agreement.

!

1

2

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A 2.5” HARD DRIVE

2-5

4. Remove the four (4) screws securing the hard drive to the
HDD tray.

Figure 2-5. Removing a 2.5” HDD from the Tray

Installing a 2.5” Hard Drive

1. Align the 2.5” hard drive tray with the new hard drive and
secure with the four (4) screws

Figure 2-6. Installing a 2.5” HDD on the Tray

2. Align the tray assembly with the HDD bay and insert the
assembly  until it is fully seated in the bay.

Figure 2-7. Installing a 2.5” HDD in the System

2

1

INSTALLING HARDWARE REMOVING A 3.5” HARD DISK DRIVE

2-6

3. Close the HDD tray handle .

Removing a 3.5” Hard Disk Drive

Hard drives are numbered. For more details, refer to System
HDD SKU Introduction on page 1-12.

1. Press the tray handle button.

Figure 2-8. Opening the Hard Drive Tray Handle

2. Pull the hard drive tray handle completely open.

WARNING!

Do not force the tray handle closed. If resistance is
encountered check the hard drive is properly inserted and the
hard drives on either side are properly inserted.

!

INSTALLING HARDWARE REMOVING A 3.5” HARD DISK DRIVE

2-7

Figure 2-9. Removing the 3.5” Hard Drive Tray

3. Remove the tray from the system.

4. Remove the four (4) screws securing the hard drive to the
HDD tray.

Figure 2-10. Removing a 3.5” HDD from the Tray

WARNING!

Make sure the hard drive tray handle is in the fully open
position.

2

3

!

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A 3.5” HARD DISK DRIVE

2-8

Installing a 3.5” Hard Disk Drive

1. Align the 3.5” hard drive tray with the new hard drive and
secure with the four (4) screws

Figure 2-11. Installing a 3.5” HDD on the Tray

2. Align the tray assembly with the HDD bay and insert the
HDD until it is fully seated in the bay.

Figure 2-12. Installing a 3.5” Hard Drive

3. Push the tray handle closed.

WARNING!

Do not force the tray handle closed. If resistance is
encountered, check the hard drive is properly inserted and the
hard drives on either side are properly inserted.

2

3

!

INSTALLING HARDWARE AIR DUCT

2-9

2.4 Air Duct

Removing the Air Duct

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Power down the system.

Disconnect all cables and peripherals from the system.

Remove the system cover.

Refer to the following illustrations for instructions on removing
the air duct:

1. Locate the air duct on the chassis.

2. Remove the air duct from the chassis.

Figure 2-13. Removing the Air Duct

Installing the Air Duct

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Power down the system.

Disconnect all cables and peripherals from the system.

Remove the system cover.

Refer to the following illustrations for instructions on removing
the air duct:

1. Align the front of the air duct over the middle bracket.

 Make sure the air duct inset is inserted into the middle

bracket.

 Make sure the sides of the air duct are tucked under the

middle bracket.

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING THE AIR DUCT

2-10

Figure 2-14. Installing the Air Duct

2. Align the fan duct over the CPU0 socket and CPU0 mem­ory modules.

Figure 2-15. Installing the Air Duct

INSTALLING HARDWARE FAN MODULE ASSEMBLY

2-11

2.5 Fan Module Assembly

Removing the Fan Module Assembly

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2

1. Disconnect five (5) fan module cables from the connec­tors on the HDD backplane.

2. Remove two (2) screws securing the fan module assem­bly to the chassis.

Figure 2-16. Removing the Fan Module Assembly Screws

3. Remove the fan module assembly from the chassis.

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING THE FAN MODULE ASSEMBLY

2-12

Installing the Fan Module Assembly

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2.

1. Align the fan module assembly with the screw holes on
the chassis.

Figure 2-17. Installing Fan Module Assembly Screws

2. Secure the fan module assembly to the chassis with two
(2) screws.

3. Connect five (5) fan module cables to the connectors on
the HDD backplane.

INSTALLING HARDWARE MEMORY MODULES

2-13

2.6 Memory Modules

General Guidelines

All servers have specific rules for the population of memory on
the individual mainboards that must be obeyed. Refer to the fol­lowing individual server rules for information on how to populate
the particular server required.

Removing Memory Modules

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2.

1. Press down on the two memory module slot levers .
The memory module partially ejects.

Figure 2-18. Removing Memory Modules

2. Lift out the memory module 

WARNING!

S210-X12MS mainboards are supplied with all DIMM slots
populated with memory 9 dummies for proper air flow. When
installing and replacing memory modules, only remove those
dummies that are to be directly replaced. All S210-X12MS
DIMM slots must be occupied at all times by either a memory
module or dummy cover.

WARNING!

Memory modules remain hot after the system is powered
down. Allow sufficient time for the memory modules to cool
before handling system components.

!

!

WARNING!

Handle the memory module by the edges at all times.

1

2

!

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING MEMORY MODULES

2-14

Installing Memory Modules

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2.

1. Align the notch on the memory module with the obstruc­tion on the slot.

Figure 2-19. Installing Memory Modules

2. Push the memory module firmly into the memory module
slot. The locking latches automatically lock in place.

WARNING!

Handle the memory module by the edges at all times.

!

INSTALLING HARDWARE MEMORY POPULATION RULES

2-15

Memory Population Rules

Figure 2-20. Memory Population Rules

CPU 0

CPU 1

CPU 1 C-F DIMM F2
CPU 1 C-F DIMM F1
CPU 1 C-E DIMM E2
CPU 1 C-E DIMM E1

CPU 1 C-H DIMM H2
CPU 1 C-H DIMM H1
CPU 1 C-G DIMM G2

CPU 1 C-G DIMM G1

CPU 0 C-C DIMM C1
CPU 0 C-C DIMM C2
CPU 0 C-D DIMM D1
CPU 0 C-D DIMM D2

CPU 0 C-A DIMM A1

CPU 0 C-A DIMM A2
CPU 0 C-A DIMM B1
CPU 0 C-A DIMM B2

INSTALLING HARDWARE MEMORY POPULATION RULES

2-16

Table 2-1: UDIMM Support

R

ANKS PER

DIMM &

DATA WIDTH

MEMORY

CAPACITY

PER DIMM (GB)

1*

SPEED

(MT/S) & VOLTAGE VALIDATED

BY SLOT PER CHANNEL (SPC) & DIMM

PER CHANNEL (DPC)

2,3*

2 Slots per Channel

1DPC (V) 2DOC (V)

1.35 1.5 1.35 1.5

SR x 8
Non-ECC

1

a*

2b*4

b*

n/a

1066,
1333

n/a

1066,
1333

DR x 8
Non-ECC

2

a*

4b*8

b*

n/a

1066,
1333

n/a

1066,
1333

SR x 16
Non-ECC

512

a*1a*2a*

n/a

1066,
1333

n/a

1066,
1333

SR x 8
ECC

1

a*

2b*4

b*

1066

1066,
1333

1066

1066,
1333

DR x 8
ECC

2

a*

4b*8

b*

1066

1066,
1333

1066

1066,
1333

Important:

a*: Supported but not validated.

b*: Supported and validated.

Note:

1*: Supported DRAM densities are 1GB, 2GB, and 4 GB. Only 2
GB and 4 GB are validated by Intel.

2*: Command Address Timing is 1N for 1DPC and 2N for 2DPC.
3*: Romley-EP/EX platform does not support 3DPC when using

UDIMMs.

Table 2-2: RDIMM Support

R

ANKS

PER DIMM

&

DATA

WIDTH

MEMORY

CAPACITY

PER DIMM (GB)

1*

SPEED

(MT/S) & VOLTAGE VALIDATED

BY SLOT PER CHANNEL (SPC) & DIMM

PER CHANNEL (DPC)

2,3*

2 Slots per Channel

1DPC (V) 2DOC (V)

1.35 1.5 1.35 1.5

SR x 8

1

a*2b*

4

b*

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,
1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

DR x 8

2

a*4b*

8

b*

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,
1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

SR x 4

2

a*4a*

8

a*

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,
1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,

1600

DR x 4

4

a*8b*

16

b*

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,
1600

1066,
1333

1066,
1333,
1600

QR x 4

8

a*

16c*32

c*

800 1066 800 800

INSTALLING HARDWARE MEMORY POPULATION RULES

2-17

QR x 8

4

a*8c*

16

c*

800 1066 800 800

Table 2-2: RDIMM Support

R

ANKS

PER DIMM

&

DATA

WIDTH

MEMORY

CAPACITY

PER DIMM (GB)

1*

SPEED

(MT/S) & VOLTAGE VALIDATED

BY SLOT PER CHANNEL (SPC) & DIMM

PER CHANNEL (DPC)

2,3*

Important:

a*: Supported but not validated.

b*: Supported and validated.
c*: Supported with limited validation

Note:

1*: Supported DRAM densities are 1GB, 2GB, and 4 GB. Only 2
GB and 4 GB are validated by Intel.

2*: Command Address Timing is 1N.
3*: QR RDIMM are supported but only validated by Intel/PMO in a

homogenous environment. The coverage will have limited system
level testing, no signal integrity testing, and no interoperability
testing The passing QR RDIMMs will be web posted.

Table 2-3: LRDIMM Support

R

ANKS PER

DIMM & DATA

WIDTH1*

MEMORY

CAPACITY PER

DIMM (GB)

2*

SPEED

(MT/S) & VOLTAGE VALIDATED BY

SLOT PER CHANNEL (SPC) & DIMM PER

CHANNEL (DPC)

3,4,5,6*

3 Slots per Channel

1DPC (V) & 2DOC
(V)

3DOC (V)

1.35 1.5 1.35 1.5

QR x 4
(DDP)

7

*

16 32 1066

1066,
1333

1066 1066

DR x 8

7*

8161066

1066,
1333

1066 1066

INSTALLING HARDWARE POWER SUPPLY UNIT

2-18

2.7 Power Supply Unit

The S210-X12MS server models support a single power supply as shown in the following illustrations.

Removing a Power Supply Unit

1. Disconnect the power cables from the mainboard connec­tors.

2. Remove six (6) screws securing the PSU to the chassis.

Figure 2-21. Removing the PSU Screws

3. Remove the PSU from the chassis.

CAUTION!

DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT FROM THE POWER

SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING PSU. FAILURE TO DO SO
COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT OR PER-
SONAL INJURY.

!

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A POWER SUPPLY UNIT

2-19

Installing a Power Supply Unit

1. Place the PSU in the chassis.

2. Slide the PSU until seated in the rear of the chassis.

Figure 2-22. Securing the PSU Screws

3. Secure the PSU to the chassis with six (6) screws.

4. Connect the power cables to the mainboard connectors.

INSTALLING HARDWARE PROCESSOR HEAT SINKS

2-20

2.8 Processor Heat Sinks

Removing a Heat Sink

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2.

1. Loosen the four (4) captive screws securing the heat sink
to the mainboard.

Figure 2-23. Removing the Heat Sink

2. Remove the heat sink.

Installing a Heat Sink

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2

1. Align the heat sink. Make sure the airflow sticker points to
the rear of the chassis.

2. Place the heat sink on the processor.

CAUTION!

THE HEATSINK REMAINS HOT AFTER THE SYSTEM HAS

BEEN POWERED DOWN. ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO COOL
BEFORE HANDLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

!

1

3

2

4

Important:

Tighten the captive screws in the sequence indicated in the
illustration.

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A HEAT SINK

2-21

3. Secure the heat sink with four (4) screws. The screws
must be secured in the sequence indicated in the illustra­tion.

Figure 2-24. Installing the Heat Sink

1

3

2

4

INSTALLING HARDWARE PROCESSORS

2-22

2.9 Processors

Removing a Processor

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2.

Remove the CPU heatsink. See Removing a Heat Sink
on page 2-20.

1. Carefully press down and outwards on the right processor
locking lever to release it.

Figure 2-25. Releasing the Right Processor Locking

Lever

2. Carefully press down and outwards on the left processor
locking lever, pulling it fully open.

Figure 2-26. Releasing the Left Processor Locking Lever

Open 1st

Closed 1st

WARNING!

Do not try to pull the right-hand processor locking lever
fully open.

CAUTION!

THE LOCKING LEVER IS HELD UNDER CONSIDERABLE
FORCE AND MAY SPRING UP UNEXPECTEDLY.

!

Open 1st

Closed 1st

!

INSTALLING HARDWARE REMOVING A PROCESSOR

2-23

3. Press down on the right processor locking lever to lift the
processor cover part way and then lift the processor load
plate to the fully open position.

Figure 2-27. Opening the Processor Cover

4. Lift the processor out of the socket.

Figure 2-28. Removing the Processor

CAUTION!

AVOID CONTACT WITH THERMAL GREASE ON THE PROCES-
SOR.

!

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A PROCESSOR

2-24

Installing a Processor

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2.

Remove the CPU heat sink. See Removing a Heat Sink
on page 2-20.

1. Align the gold triangle identifying pin 1 of the processor
with the triangular cutout of the processor, and the four (4)
indents on processor with the four (4) tabs on socket.

Figure 2-29. Installing the Processor

2. Insert the processor into the socket, ensuring the four
keys on the socket fit into the corresponding keys on the
processor.

3. Lower the processor load plate over the processor .

Figure 2-30. Closing the Processor Cover

4. Push the left processor locking lever down and latch it
into the locked position . The protective plastic cover
pops out as the latch is engaged.

5. Push the right processor locking lever down and latch it
into the locked position .

Indent

Pin 1

Ta b

WARNING!

The processor should fit easily into the socket. Do not
force the processor in place.

Note:

Use the socket cover to protect the socket when the socket is
empty.

!

Open 1st

Closed 1st







INSTALLING HARDWARE MAINBOARD MODULE

2-25

2.10 Mainboard Module

Removing a Mainboard Module

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2

1. Remove nine (9) screws securing mainboard to chassis.

Figure 2-31. Removing the Mainboard Module Screws

2. Pull mainboard towards the front of the chassis until free
of the chassis port openings.

3. Remove the mainboard from the chassis.

D2/D1/C2/C1A1/A2/B1/B2

F2/F1/E2/E1G1/G2/H1/H2

CPU 0

CPU 1

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING MAINBOARD MODULE

2-26

Installing Mainboard Module

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2

1. Place the mainboard on the chassis.

2. Align the mainboard with the port openings on the rear of
the chassis.

3. Install the mainboard on the chassis.

4. Secure the mainboard to the chassis with the nine (9)
screws.

Figure 2-32. Installing the Mainboard Module Screws

D2/D1/C2/C1A1/A2/B1/B2

F2/F1/E2/E1G1/G2/H1/H2

CPU 0

CPU 1

INSTALLING HARDWARE PCI-E RISER ASSEMBLY

2-27

2.11 PCI-E Riser Assembly

Removing PCI-E Riser Assembly

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Open the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2.

1. Remove one (1) screw securing the assembly to the
chassis.

Figure 2-33. Removing the PCI-E Riser Assembly (1 of 2)

2. Remove the assembly from the chassis.

Figure 2-34. Removing the PCI-E Riser Assembly (2 of 2)

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING PCI-E RISER ASSEMBLY

2-28

Installing PCI-E Riser Assembly

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Open the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2.

1. Align the assembly with the guide pin hole in the chassis.

Figure 2-35. Installing the PCI-E Riser Assembly (1 of 2)

2. Insert the linking board into the connector on the main­board.

3. Secure the assembly to the chassis with one (1) screw.

Figure 2-36. Installing the PCI-E Riser Assembly (2 of 2)

1.

INSTALLING HARDWARE PCI-E CARD

2-29

2.12 PCI-E Card

Removing the PCI-E Card

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2.

Remove the PCI-E riser assembly. See Removing PCI-E
Riser Assembly on page 2-27

1. Remove one (1) screw to release the PCI-E card.

Figure 2-37. Removing the PCI-E Card

2. Remove the PCI-E card from the riser assembly.

Figure 2-38. Removing the PCI-E Card

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING THE PCI-E CARD

2-30

Installing the PCI-E Card

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2.

Remove the PCI-E riser assembly. See Removing PCI-E
Riser Assembly on page 2-27.

1. Align the PCI-E card with the riser assembly and slide in
place.

Figure 2-39. Installing the PCI-E Card

2. Secure with the single screw.

3. Install the PCI-E and riser assembly in the chassis.

4. Secure the riser assembly

Figure 2-40. Installing the PCI-E Card

.

INSTALLING HARDWARE EXPANDER BACKPLANE

2-31

2.13 Expander Backplane

Removing the Expander Backplane

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2.

1. Disconnect the following cables from the expander back­plane (BP):

a. Golden finger for LED signals to HDD BP B2B connec-

tor.

b. Golden finger for LED signals to HDD BP B2B connec-

tor.

c. Golden finger for LED signals to HDD BP B2B connec-

tor.

d. 10 pin Power connector for BP with +12V, +5V,

+3.3V,GND

e. LSI SAS2x20 SAS 6G Expander IC.

f. SAS_1, Mini-SAS connector to Host Port 1 channel 4

~ 7.

g. SAS_0, Mini-SAS connector to Host Port 0 channel 0

~ 3.

h. System FAN 5 for CPU 1 Block

i. System FAN 4 for CPU 1 Block

j. System FAN 3 for CPU 1 Block

k. System FAN 2 for CPU 0 Block

l. System FAN 1 for CPU 0 Block

m. System FAN 0 for CPU 0 Block

n. Jumper setting of Expander operation mode

o. IPMB connector linking to on board BMC controller

FAN Speed

p. Winbond W83793 for FAN control

INSTALLING HARDWARE REMOVING THE EXPANDER BACKPLANE

2-32

Figure 2-41. Expander Board Connectors

2. Remove four (4) screws from the HDD expander board.

Figure 2-42. Removing the Expander Board Screws

3. Slide the expander BP toward the rear of the chassis until
the guide pins are clear of the guide pins.

4. Remove the expander board.

Figure 2-43. Removing the Expander Board

ab c

d

e f

gh i j k l mn op

Guide Pin

Guide Pin

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING THE EXPANDER BACKPLANE

2-33

Installing the Expander Backplane

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2.

Install the HDD backplane. See Installing the HDD Back-
plane (2.5” SKU) on page 2-36.

1. Align the holes in the expander board with the guide pins
on the chassis.

2. Slide the expander board into the connectors on the
backplane.

Figure 2-44. Installing the Expander Board

3. Secure the expander board to the chassis with four (4)
screws.

Figure 2-45. Installing the Expander Backplane Screws

HDD Backplane

Guide Pins

Guide Pins

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING THE EXPANDER BACKPLANE

2-34

4. Connect the following cables to the expander BP:

a. Golden finger for LED signals to HDD BP B2B connec-

tor.

b. Golden finger for LED signals to HDD BP B2B connec-

tor.

c. Golden finger for LED signals to HDD BP B2B connec-

tor.

d. 10 pin Power connector for BP with +12V, +5V,

+3.3V,GND

e. LSI SAS2x20 SAS 6G Expander IC.

f. SAS_1, Mini-SAS connector to Host Port 1 channel 4

~ 7.

g. SAS_0, Mini-SAS connector to Host Port 0 channel 0

~ 3.

h. System FAN 5 for CPU 1 Block

i. System FAN 4 for CPU 1 Block

j. System FAN 3 for CPU 1 Block

k. System FAN 2 for CPU 0 Block

l. System FAN 1 for CPU 0 Block

m. System FAN 0 for CPU 0 Block

n. Jumper setting of Expander operation mode

o. IPMB connector linking to on board BMC controller

FAN Speed

p. Winbond W83793 for FAN control

Figure 2-46. Expander Board Connectors

ab c

d

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gh i j k l mn op

INSTALLING HARDWARE HDD BACKPLANE

2-35

2.14 HDD Backplane

Removing the HDD Backplane (2.5”
SKU)

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the HDDs. See Removing a 2.5” Hard Drive on
page 2-4.

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2

Remove the expander backplane. See Removing the
Expander Backplane on page 2-31.

1. Disconnect the power cable from the 10 Pin Power con­nector on the HDD BP.

Figure 2-47. HDD Backplane Connectors

2. Remove six (6) screws from the backplane.

Figure 2-48. Removing the 2.5” HDD Backplane Screws

3. Remove the backplane from the chassis.

Power Connector

Front

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING THE HDD BACKPLANE (2.5” SKU)

2-36

Installing the HDD Backplane (2.5”
SKU)

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the HDDs. See Removing a 2.5” Hard Drive on
page 2-4.

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2.

Remove the expander backplane. See Removing the
Expander Backplane on page 2-31.

1. Align the HDD backplane with the screw holes in the
chassis.

Figure 2-49. Installing the 2.5” HDD Backplane

Front

INSTALLING HARDWARE REMOVING THE HDD BACKPLANE (3.5” SKU)

2-37

2. Secure the HDD Backplane to the chassis with six (6)
screws.

Figure 2-50. Installing the 2.5” HDD Backplane Screws

3. Connect the power cable to the 10 Pin Power connector
on the HDD BP.

Removing the HDD Backplane (3.5”
SKU)

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the HDDs. See Removing a 3.5” Hard Disk Drive
on page 2-6.

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2.

1. Disconnect the following cables from the HDD BP:

a. Device 0 Connector connect to HDD 0

b. Device 1 Connector connect to HDD 1

c. Device 2 Connector connect to HDD 2

d. Device 3 Connector connect to HDD 3

e. 10 pin Power connector for BP with +12V, +5V, +3.3V

f. IPMB connector lining to on board BMC controller FAN

Speed

g. SGPIO connector for HDD LED Decode.

h. System FAN 0 for CPU 0 Block

i. System FAN 1 for CPU 0 Block

j. System FAN 2 for CPU 0 Block

k. System FAN 3 for CPU 1 Block

l. System FAN 4 for CPU 1 Block

Front

Power Connector

INSTALLING HARDWARE REMOVING THE HDD BACKPLANE (3.5” SKU)

2-38

m. System FAN 5 for CPU 1 Block

Figure 2-51. HDD BP Connectors

2. Remove five (5) screws from the HDD backplane.

Figure 2-52. Removing the 3.5” HDD Backplane Screws

3. Remove the HDD backplane from the chassis.

Figure 2-53. Removing the 3.5” HDD Backplane

a

b

c

e

f

d

g

h

j

kl

i

m

Front

Front

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING THE HDD BACKPLANE (3.5” SKU)

2-39

Installing the HDD Backplane (3.5”
SKU)

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite:

Remove the top cover. See Opening the Top Cover on
page 2-2.

1. Align the HDD backplane with the screw holes in the
chassis.

Figure 2-54. Aligning the 3.5” HDD Backplane

2. Secure the HDD Backplane to the chassis with five (5)
screws.

Figure 2-55. Installing the 3.5” HDD Backplane Screws

3. Connect the following cables to the HDD BP:

a. Device 0 Connector connect to HDD 0

b. Device 1 Connector connect to HDD 1

c. Device 2 Connector connect to HDD 2

d. Device 3 Connector connect to HDD 3

e. 10 pin Power connector for BP with +12V, +5V, +3.3V

f. IPMB connector lining to on board BMC controller FAN

Speed

Front

Front

INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING THE HDD BACKPLANE (3.5” SKU)

2-40

g. SGPIO connector for HDD LED Decode.

h. System FAN 0 for CPU 0 Block

i. System FAN 1 for CPU 0 Block

j. System FAN 2 for CPU 0 Block

k. System FAN 3 for CPU 1 Block

l. System FAN 4 for CPU 1 Block

m. System FAN 5 for CPU 1 Block

Figure 2-56. HDD BP Connectors

a

b

c

e

f

d

g

h

j

kl

i

m

BIOS

Chapter 3

BIOS

BIOS BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3-1

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup utility is provided to perform system configura­tion changes and to display current settings and environment
information.

The BIOS Setup utility stores configuration settings in system
non-volatile storage. Changes affected by BIOS Setup will not
take effect until the system is rebooted. The BIOS Setup Utility
can be accessed during POST by using the <DEL> or <F2>
key.

The following sections describe the look and behavior for plat­form setup.

Operation

BIOS Setup has the following features:

 The server board BIOS will only be available in English.

 BIOS Setup is functional via console redirection over vari-

ous terminal emulation standards. This may limit some
functionality for compatibility, e.g., usage of colors, some
keys or key sequences, or support of pointing devices.

Setup Page Layout

The setup page layout is sectioned into functional areas. Each
occupies a specific area of the screen and has dedicated func-

tionality. The following table lists and describes each functional
area.

Entering BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup is started by pressing <DEL> or <F2> during boot
time when the OEM logo is displayed.

Table 3-1: BIOS Setup Page Layout

F

UNCTIONAL

A

REA

DESCRIPTION

Title Bar

The title bar is located at the top of the screen and
displays the title of the form (page) the user is currently
viewing. It may also display navigational information.

Setup Item List

The Setup Item List is a set of controllable and
informational items. Each item in the list occupies the
left column of the screen.

A Setup Item may also open a new window with more
options for that functionality on the board.

Item Specific
Help Area

The Item Specific Help area is located on the right side
of the screen and contains help text for the highlighted
Setup Item. Help information may include the meaning
and usage of the item, allowable values, effects of the
options, etc.

Keyboard
Command Bar

The Keyboard Command Bar is located at the bottom
right of the screen and continuously displays help for
keyboard special keys and navigation keys.

BIOS KEYBOARD COMMANDS

3-2

When Quiet Boot is disabled, the message "press <DEL> or
<F2> to enter setup" will be displayed on the diagnostics
screen.

Keyboard Commands

The bottom right portion of the Setup screen provides a list of
commands that are used to navigate through the Setup utility.
These commands are displayed at all times.

Each Setup menu page contains a number of features. Except
those used for informative purposes, each feature is associated
with a value field. This field contains user-selectable parame­ters. Depending on the security option chosen and in effect by
the password, a menu feature's value may or may not be
changeable. If a value is non-changeable, the feature's value
field is inaccessible and displays as "grayed out."

Table 3-2: Keyboard Command

K

EY OPTION DESCRIPTION

<Enter>

Execute
Command

The <Enter> key is used to activate sub­menus when the selected feature is a sub­menu, or to display a pick list if a selected
option has a value field, or to select a sub-field
for multi-valued features like time and date. If
a pick list is displayed, the <Enter> key will
select the currently highlighted item, undo the
pick list, and return the focus to the parent
menu.

<Esc> Exit

The <Esc> key provides a mechanism for
backing out of any field. When the <Esc> key
is pressed while editing any field or selecting
features of a menu, the parent menu is re­entered.

When the <Esc> key is pressed in any sub­menu, the parent menu is re-entered. When
the <Esc> key is pressed in any major menu,
the exit confirmation window is displayed and
the user is asked whether changes can be
discarded. If No is selected and the <Enter>
key is pressed, or if the <Esc> key is pressed,
the user is returned to where he/she was
before <Esc> was pressed, without affecting
any existing any settings. If Yes is selected
and the <Enter> key is pressed, setup is
exited and the BIOS returns to the main
System Options Menu screen.



Select
Item

The up arrow is used to select the previous
value in a pick list, or the previous option in a
menu item's option list. The selected item
must then be activated by pressing the
<Enter> key.



Select
Item

The down arrow is used to select the next
value in a menu item's option list, or a value
field's pick list. The selected item must then be
activated by pressing the <Enter> key.



Select
Menu

The left and right arrow keys are used to move
between the major menu pages. The keys
have no affect if a sub-menu or pick list is
displayed.

Table 3-2: Keyboard Command (Continued)

K

EY OPTION DESCRIPTION

BIOS KEYBOARD COMMANDS

3-3

<Tab >

Select
Field

The <Tab > key is used to move between
fields. For example, <Tab > can be used to
move from hours to minutes in the time item in
the main menu.

-

Change
Val ue

The minus key on the keypad is used to
change the value of the current item to the
previous value. This key scrolls through the
values in the associated pick list without
displaying the full list.

+

Change
Val ue

The plus key on the keypad is used to change
the value of the current menu item to the next
value. This key scrolls through the values in
the associated pick list without displaying the
full list. On 106-key Japanese keyboards, the
plus key has a different scan code than the
plus key on the other keyboard, but will have
the same effect.

<F1>

General
Help

Press <F1> to display general help.

Table 3-2: Keyboard Command (Continued)

K

EY OPTION DESCRIPTION

<F8>

Previous
Val ues

Pressing <F8> causes the following to appear:

If Yes is highlighted and <Enter> is pressed,
all Setup fields are set to their default values. If
No is highlighted and <Enter> is pressed, or if
the <Esc> key is pressed, the user is returned
to where they were before <F8> was pressed
without affecting any existing field values

<F9>

Setup
Defaults

Pressing <F9> causes the following to appear

If Yes is highlighted and <Enter> is pressed,
all Setup fields are set to their default values. If
No is highlighted and <Enter> is pressed, or if
the <Esc> key is pressed, the user is returned
to where they were before <F9> was pressed
without affecting any existing field values.

Table 3-2: Keyboard Command (Continued)

K

EY OPTION DESCRIPTION

Load Previous Values?

Yes N o

Load Optimized Defaults?

Yes N o

BIOS MENU SELECTION BAR

3-4

Menu Selection Bar

The Menu Selection Bar is located at the top of the BIOS Setup
Utility screen. It displays the major menu selections available to
the user. By using the left and right arrow keys, the user can
select the menus listed here.

Server Platform Setup Utility Screens

The sections below describe the screens available for the con­figuration of a server platform. In these sections, tables are
used to describe the contents of each screen. These tables fol­low the following guidelines:

 The text and values in the Setup Item, Options, and Help

columns in the tables are displayed on the BIOS Setup
screens.

 Bold text in the Options column of the tables indicates

default values. These values are not displayed in bold on
the setup screen. The bold text in this document is to
serve as a reference point.

 The Comments column provides additional information

where it may be helpful. This information does not appear
in the BIOS Setup screens.

 Information in the screen shots that is enclosed in brack-

ets (< >) indicates text that varies, depending on the
option(s) installed. For example <Current Date> is
replaced by the actual current date.

 Information that is enclosed in square brackets ([]) in the

tables indicates areas where the user needs to type in text
instead of selecting from a provided option.

 Whenever information is changed (except Date and Time)

the systems requires a save and reboot to take place.
Pressing <ESC> will discard the changes and boot the
system according to the boot order set from the last boot.

<F10>

Save and
Exit

Pressing <F10> causes the following message
to appear:

\If Yes is highlighted and <Enter> is pressed,

all changes are saved and Setup is exited. If
No is highlighted and <Enter> is pressed, or
the <Esc> key is pressed, the user is returned
to where they were before <F10> was pressed
without affecting any existing values.

Table 3-2: Keyboard Command (Continued)

K

EY OPTION DESCRIPTION

Save configuration and exit?

Yes N o

BIOS MAIN SCREEN

3-5

Main Screen

The Main screen is the screen that is first displayed when BIOS
Setup is entered, unless an error has occurred. If an error has
occurred, the Error Manager screen will be displayed instead.

Figure 3-1. Main Screen

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BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor
Core Version
Compliancy
Project Version
Build Date

Memory Information
Total Memory

System Date

System Time

Access Level

American Megatrends

4.6.4.1
UEFI 2.1, pr 1.2
S2MS2A01
12/22/2011 16:06:17

8192 MB (DDR3)

[Tue 12/22/2011]
[14:28:25]

Admlnistrator

Set the Date, Use Tab to
switch between data elements.

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F9: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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BIOS Vendor

Information only.
Displays the BIOS
Vendor.

Core Version

Information only.
Displays the AMI
BIOS Core version.

Compliancy

Information only.
Displays the BIOS
compliancy.

Project
Version

Information only.
Displays the
Project version.

Build Date

Information only.
Displays the BIOS
build date.

To ta l
Memory

Information only.
Displays the Total
System Memory
Size.

System Data

[Day of week
MM/DD/
YYYY]

Set the Date. Use
Tab to switch
between Date
elements.

Valid range of year
: 2005~2099

System Time [HH:MM:SS]

Set the Time. Use
Tab to switch
between Time
elements.

BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN

3-6

Advanced Screen

The Advanced screen provides an access point to configure
several options. On this screen, the user selects the option that
is to be configured. Configurations are performed on the
selected screen, not directly on Advanced screen.

To access this screen from Main screen, press the right arrow
until Advanced screen is chosen.

Figure 3-2. Advanced Screen

Access Level

Information only.
Displays the
Access Level.

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Preproduction Debug Option

Show Hidden Options

Warning: Enabling Hidden Options is not
recommended! User may change these
options at their own risk!

PCI Subsystem Settings

Trusted Computing
WHEA Configuration
CPU Configuration
Runtime Error Logging
SATA Configuration
SAS Configuration
Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration
USB Configuration
Super IO Configuration
Onboard Device Configuration
Serial Port Console Redirection

[Disabled]

PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express
Settings.

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F9: Optimized Defaults
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ESC: Exit

BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN

3-7

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Show Hidden
Options

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Show Hidden
Options for debug
purpose only. It will
be removed at PVT
stage.

PCI
Subsystem
Settings

PCI, PCI-X and
PCI Express
Settings.

Trusted
Computing

Trusted Computing
Settings.

WHEA
Configuration

General WHEA
Configuration
settings.

CPU
Configuration

CPU Configuration
Parameters.

Runtime Error
Logging

Runtime Error
Logging Support
Setup Options.

SATA
Configuration

SATA Devices
Configuration.

SAS
Configuration

SAS Devices
Configuration.

Intel TXT (LT­SX)
Configuration

Intel Trusted
Execution
Technology
Configuration.

USB
Configuration

USB Configuration
Parameters.

Super IO
Configuration

System Super IO
Chip Parameters.

Onboard
Device
Configuration

Onboard Device
Parameters

Serial Port
Console
Redirection

Serial Port Console
Redirection.

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BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN

3-8

PCI Screen

The PCI Screen provides fields to configure PCI add-in cards,
the onboard NIC controllers, and video options. To access this
screen from the Main screen, select Advanced | PCI.

Figure 3-3. PCI Subsystem Settings Screen

PCI Express Settings Screen

Figure 3-4. PCI Express Settings Screen

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Change PCI Express Devices
Settings.

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Table 3-5: PCI Subsystem Settings

SETUP ITEM OPTIONS HELP TEXT COMMENTS

PCI Express
Settings

Change PCI
Express Devices
Settings.

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PCI Express Device Settings

Maximum Payload

ASPM Support

WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause some
PCI-E devices to fail

[Auto]

[Disabled]

Set Maximum Payload of PCI
Express Device or allow System
BIOS to select the value.

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ESC: Exit

BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN

3-9

Trusted Computing Screen

Figure 3-5. Trusted Computing Screen

Table 3-6: PCI Express Settings

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Maximum
Payload

[Auto]
[128 Bytes]
[256 Bytes]
[512 Bytes]
[1024 Bytes]
[2048 Bytes]
[4096 Bytes]

Set Maximum
Payload of PCI
Express Device or
allow System BIOS
to select the value.

ASPM
Support

[Disabled]
[Auto]
[Force L0s]

Set the ASPM
Level as follows:

Forece L0s ­Force all links to

L0s State :
Auto

-BIOS auto
configure :
DISABLE -

Disables ASPM

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TPM Support

Current Status Information
No Security Device Found

[Enabled]

Enables or disables BIOS
support for security device.
O.S. will not show Security
Device. TCG EFI protocol and
INT1A interface will not be
available.

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ESC: Exit

BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN

3-10

WHEA Configuration Screen

Figure 3-6. WHEA Configuration Screen

Table 3-7: Trusted Computing

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TPM Support

[Disable]
[Enable]

Enables or
disables BIOS
support for security
device. O.S. will
not show Security
Device. TCG EFI
protocol and INT1A
interface will not be
available.

Table 3-8: WHEA Configuration

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WHEA
Support

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Enable or disable
Windows
Hardware Error
Architecture.

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Hardware Error Architecture.

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BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN

3-11

CPU Configuration Screen

The Processor screen provides a place for the user to view the
processor core frequency, system bus frequency, and enable or
disable several processor options. The user can also select an
option to view information about a specific processor.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Advanced |
Processor.

Figure 3-7. CPU Configuration Screen

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CPU Configuration

Socket 0 CPU Information

Socket 1 CPU Information

CPU Speed
64-bit

Hyper-threading
Active Processor Cores
Execute Disable Bit
Hardware Prefetcher
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
DCU Streamer Prefetcher
DCU IP Prefetcher
Intel Virtualization Technology
CPU Power Management Configuration

2000 MHz
Supported

[Enabled]
[All]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]

Socket specific CPU Information

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Table 3-9: CPU Configuration

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Socket 0 CPU
Information

Socket specific
CPU Information.

Socket 1 CPU
Information

Socket specific
CPU Information.

CPU Speed

Information only.
Displays the
Processor Speed.

64-bit

Information only.
Displays EMT64
supported or not.

Hyper­threading

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Enabled for
Windows XP and
Linux (OS
optimized for
Hyper- Threading
Technology) and
Disabled for other
OS (OS not
optimized for
Hyper-Threading
Technology). When
Disabled only one
thread per enabled
core is enabled.

Active
Processor
Cores

[All]
[1]
[2]
[4]
[6]

Number of cores to
enable in each
processor
package.

BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN

3-12

Execute
Disable Bit

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

XD can prevent
certain classes of
malicious buffer
overflow attacks
when combined
with a supporting
OS (Windows
Sever 2003 SP1,
Windows XP SP2,
SuSE Linux 9.2,
RedHat Enterprise
3 Update 3.)

Hardware
Prefetcher

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

To turn on/off
prefetching of
adjacent cache
lines.

Adjacent
Cache Line
Prefetch

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

To turn on/off the
Mid Level Cache
(L2) streamer
prefetcher.

DCU Streamer
Prefetcher

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Enable prefetch of
next L1 Data line
based upon
multiple loads in
same cache line.

DCU IP
Prefetcher

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Enable prefetch of
next L1 line base
upon sequential
load history.

Table 3-9: CPU Configuration (Continued)

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Intel
Virtualization
Technology

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

When enabled, a
VMM can utilize
the additional
hardware
capabilities
provided by
Vanderpool
Technology.

CPU Power
Management
Configuration

CPU Power
management
Cofiguration
Parameters.

Table 3-9: CPU Configuration (Continued)

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BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN

3-13

Processor Information Screen

Figure 3-8. Processor Information Screen

Table 3-10: Processor Information

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Genuine Intel

®

CPU 0 @ 2.00
GHz

CPU Signature

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Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @2.00 GHz
CPU Signature
Microcode Patch
Max CPU Speed
Min CPU Speed
Processor Cores
Intel HT Technology
Intel VT-x Technology
Intel SMX Technology

L1 Data Cache
L1 Code Cache
L2 Cache
L3 Cache

206d5
513
2000 MHz
1200 MHz
6
SUpported
SUpported
SUpported

32 kb x 6
32 kb x 6
256 kb x 6
15360 kb

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Microcode
Patch

Max CPU
Speed

Min CPU Speed

Processor
Cores

Intel HT
Technology

Intel VT-x
Technology

Intel SMX
Technology

L1 Data Cache

L1 Code Cache

L2 Cache

L3 Cache

Table 3-10: Processor Information (Continued)

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BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN

3-14

Power Management Configuration Screen

Figure 3-9. Power Management Configuration Screen

Table 3-11: Power Management Configuration

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Processor
Technology

[Disabled]
[Energy
Efficient]

[Custom]

Enable the power
management
feature.

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CPU Power Management Configuration

Power Technology

Energy Performance

Factory long duration power limit

Long duration power limit

Factory long duration maintained

Long duration maintained

Recommended short duration power l

Short duration power limit

[Energy Efficient]

[Balanced Performance]

95 Watts

0

10 s

0

1.2 * Long Duration

0

Enable the power management
feature.

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EIST

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Enable/Disable
Intel SpeedStep

Option only show
when “Processor
Technology” =
[Custom]

Turbo Mode

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Turbo Mode

Option only show
when “Processor
Technology” =
[Custom]

CPU C3
Report

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Enable/Disable
CPU Core C3
report to OS

Option only show
when “Processor
Technology” =
[Custom]

CPU C6
Report

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Enable/Disable
CPU Core C6
report to OS

Option only show
when “Processor
Technology” =
[Custom]

CPU C7
Report

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Enable/Disable
CPU Core C7
report to OS

Option only show
when “Processor
Technology” =
[Custom]

Energy
Performance

[Performance]
[Balanced

Performance]
[Balanced

Energy]
[Energy

Efficient]

Optimize between
performance and
power savings.
Widows 2008 and
later OSes
overrides this
value according
to its power plan.

Table 3-11: Power Management Configuration (Continued)

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BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN

3-15

Runtime Error Logging Screen

Figure 3-10. Runtime Error Logging Screen

Factory long
duration
power limit

Information only.
Displays the

factory long
duration power
limit.

Long
duration
power limit

Long duration
power limit in
Watts .

Factory long
duration
maintained

Information only.
Displays the

factory long
duration
maintained.

Long
duration
maintained

Time window
which the long
duration power is
maintained.

Recommend
ed short
duration
power limit

Information only.
Displays the

recommended
short duration
power limit.

Short
duration
power limit

Short duration
power limit in
Watts .

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Runtime
Error
Logging
Support

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Enable/Disabled
Runtime Error
Logging Support.

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Runtime Error Logging Support

ECC Error Logging
Memory Corr. Error Threshold
OPI Error Logging
PCI Error Logging Support
Generate NMI on PCIe UCERR
IIO Error Logging

[Enabled]

[Enabled]
10
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]

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Enabled/Disable Runtime Error
Logging Support.

BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN

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SATA Controller Configuration Screen

Figure 3-11. SATA Controller Configuration Screen

ECC Error
Logging

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Enable/Disable
ECC Error
Logging.

Memory
Corr. Error
Threshold

1~15

Enter the Memory
Correctable Error
Threshold value.

QPI Error
Logging

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Enable/Disable
QPI Error Logging.

PCI Error
Logging
Support

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Enable/Disable
PCI Error Logging.

Generate
NMI on PCIe
UCERR

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Enable/Disable
generating NMI on
PCIe uncorrectable
fatal or non-fatal
error.

IIO Error
Logging

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Enable/Disable IIO
Error Logging

Table 3-12: Runtime Error Logging (Continued)

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SATA Mode

[Disabled]
[AHCI Mode]

[RAID Mode]

1. AHCI Mode.

2. RAID Mode.

Select SATA Type
for onboard SATA
ports.

SATA Port0

Information only.
Displays the device
on Port0.

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SATA Mode

SATA Port0
SATA Port1
SATA Port2
SATA Port3
SATA Port4
SATA Port5

[AHCI Mode]

Not Present
Not Present
Not Present
Not Present
Not Present
Not Present

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(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode.
(3) RAID Mode.

BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN

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SAS Configuration Screen

Figure 3-12. SAS Configuration Screen

SATA Port1

Information only.
Displays the device
on Port1

SATA Port2

Information only.
Displays the device
on Port2.

SATA Port3

Information only.
Displays the device
on Port3.

SATA Port4

Information only.
Displays the device
on Port4.

SATA Port5

Information only.
Displays the device
on Port5.

Table 3-13: SATA Controller Configuration

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SAS Port0

Information only.
Displays the device
on Port0.

SAS Port1

Information only.
Displays the device
on Port1.

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Device 0
Device 1
Device 2
Device 3

Not Present
Not Present
Not Present
Not Present

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Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration Screen

Figure 3-13. Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration Screen

SAS Port2

Information only.
Displays the device
on Port2.

SAS Port3

Information only.
Displays the device
on Port3.

Table 3-14: SAS Configuration

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Table 3-15: Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration

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CPU: TXT
Feature

Supported

Chipset: TXT
Feature

Supported

TXT Support Disabled

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Intel TXT(LT-SX) Hardware Support

CPU: TXT Feature
Chipset: TXT Feature

Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration

TXT Support

Intel TXT(LT-SX) Dependencies

The following must be supported and enabled.
VT—d Support
VT Support
TPM Support
TPM State

Supported
Supported

Disabled

Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled

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USB Configuration Screen

The USB Configuration screen provides fields to configure the
USB controller options.

To access this screen from the Main screen, select Advanced |
USB Configuration.

Figure 3-14. USB Configuration Screen

VT-d Support Enabled

VT-Support Enabled

TPM Support Disabled

TPM State Disabled

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USB Configuration

USB Devices:
1 Drive, 1 Keyboard, 2 Hubs

Legacy USB Support

Mass Storage Devices:
CDROM
Floppy
HDISK0
HDISK0

[Enabled]

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]

Enables Legacy USB support.
AUTO option disables legacy
support if no USB devices are
connected. DISABLE option will
keep USB devices available only
for EFI applications.

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F9: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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Super I/O Configuration Screen

Figure 3-15. Suprer I/O Configuration Screen

Table 3-16: USB Configuration

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USB
Devices:

Information only.
Display all of the
USB devices
attached.

Legacy USB
Support

[Enabled]
[Disable]
[Auto]

Enables Legacy
USB support.
Options are as
follows:

 AUTO: disables

legacy support
if no USB
devices are
connected

 DISABLE:

keeps USB
devices
available only
for EFI
applications.

Mass
Storage
Devices:

Information only.
Display all of the
Mass Storage
Devices devices
attached.

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Super I/O
Chip

Information only.
Display Super I/O
chip.

Serial Port A
Configuration

Set parameters of
Serial Port A
(COMA)

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Super IO Chip

Serial Port A Configuration

NCT6681D

Set Parameters of Serial Port A
(COMA)

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F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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Serial Port A Configuration Screen

Figure 3-16. Serial Port A Configuration Screen

Onboard Device Configuration Screen

Figure 3-17. Onboard Device Configuration Screen

Table 3-18: Serial Port A Configuration

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Serial Port

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Enable or disable
Serial Port (COM)

Device
Settings

Information only.
Display Device
Settings.

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Serial Port

Device Settings

[Enabled]

IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;

Enable or Disable Serial Port
(COM)

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F1: Genenal Help
F8: Previous Values
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F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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Onboard Device Configuration

Onboard LAN port 1

Onboard LAN port 2
Onboard LAN port 3
Otboard LAN port 4

Port 1 MAC Address
Port 2 MAc Address
Port 3 MAC Address
Port 4 MAC Address

[Enabled With PXE]

[Enabled With PXE]
[Enabled With PXE]
[Enabled With PXE]

eB:9a:8f:d2:ff:58
eB:9a:8f:d2:ff:59
eB:9a:8f:d2:ff:5a
eB:9a:8f:d2:ff:5b

Enable or Disable Onboard LAN
Port 1

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Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: Genenal Help
F8: Previous Values
F9: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

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Table 3-19: Onboard Device Configuration

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Onboard
LAN port 1

[Disabled]
[Enabled

With PXE]
[Enabled

Without
PXE]

[iSCSI
Remote
Boot]

Enable or Disable
Onboard LAN port

1.

Onboard
LAN port 2

[Disabled]
[Enabled

With PXE]
[Enabled

Without
PXE]

[iSCSI
Remote
Boot]

Enable or Disable
Onboard LAN port

2.

Onboard
LAN port 3

[Disabled]
[Enabled

With PXE]
[Enabled

Without
PXE]

[iSCSI
Remote
Boot]

Enable or Disable
Onboard LAN port

3.

Onboard
LAN port 4

[Disabled]
[Enabled

With PXE]
[Enabled

Without
PXE]

[iSCSI
Remote
Boot]

Enable or Disable
Onboard LAN port

4.

Port 1 MAC
Address

Information only.
Display Port 1
MAC Address.

Port 2 MAC
Address

Information only.
Display Port 2
MAC Address.

Port 3 MAC
Address

Information only.
Display Port 3
MAC Address.

Port 4 MAC
Address

Information only.
Display Port 4
MAC Address.

Table 3-19: Onboard Device Configuration (Continued)

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