Quanta Computer STRATOS S400-X44E Technical Manual

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STRATOS S400 Series
S400-X44E
4U Server
Technical Guide
Date Modified: June 11, 2014 10:07 am Document Version: 1.0.1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1-1
System Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Major Features: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Package Contents 1-2 A Tour of the System 1-3
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
2.5” HDD System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
System Front Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
System Rear Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
I/O Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Power Sub-System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
LED Status Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
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I/O LED Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
LAN LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Control Panel LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
PSU LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Installing Hardware
Safety Measures 2-1 Hard Disk Drives 2-2
Removing a 2.5” Swappable HDD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Removing a 2.5” Swappable HDD from an HDD Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Installing a 2.5” Swappable HDD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Installing a 2.5” Swappable HDD into an HDD Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Power Supply Unit 2-4
Removing a PSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Installing a PSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Operator Panel 2-5
Removing a Operator Panel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Installing a Operator Panel Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Top Cover 2-7
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Removing a Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Installing a Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Processor Heat Sinks 2-9
Removing a Processor Heat Sink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Installing a Processor Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Air Baffle 2-11
Removing an Air Baffle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Installing an Air Baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Processors 2-14
Removing a Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Installing a Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Memory Modules 2-18
General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Memory Support List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Memory Population Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Removing Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Installing Memory Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
Expansion Cards 2-25
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Removing a 10G/40G SFP+ Mezzanine Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
Installing a 10G/40G SFP+ Mezzanine Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26
Removing a SAS Mezzanine Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27
Installing a SAS Mezzanine Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28
Removing a GPGPU Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29
Installing a GPGPU Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31
Mainboard Module 2-33
Removing a Mainboard Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33
Installing a Mainboard Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37
Power Distribution Board 2-41
Removing a PDB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41
Installing a PDB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41
HDD Backplane 2-42
Removing a HDD Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42
Installing a HDD Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-43
Air Duct 2-44
Removing an Air Duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-44
Installing an Air Duct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-44
Hot Swap Fan Module 2-46
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Removing a Hot Swap Fan Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46
Installing a Hot Swap Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46
Fan Module Assembly 2-47
Removing a Fan Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-47
Installing a Fan Cage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-48
Cable Routing 2-49
BIOS
BIOS Setup Utility 3-1
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Setup Page Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Entering BIOS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Keyboard Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Menu Selection Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Server Platform Setup Utility Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Advanced Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
PCI Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
TPM Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
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WHEA Support Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Processor Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Runtime Error Logging Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
SATA Controller Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Intel TXT(LT-SX) Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
USB Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Super I/O Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
Onboard Device Configuration Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
Console Redirection Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26
Chipset Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31
North Bridge Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32
South Bridge Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34
ME Subsystem Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36
Server Management Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37
System Event Log Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39
FRU Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40
BMC Network Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42
Boot Option Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-44
Network Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-46
Security Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-47
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Secure Boot Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48
Key Management Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-49
Exit Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-53
Loading BIOS Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-55
BIOS Update Utility 3-56
BIOS Update Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-56
Recovery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-56
Recovery Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-57
Clear CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-58
Clear Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-58
Server Management 3-59
Console Redirection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-59
Serial Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-59
Keystroke Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-59
Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-60
Interface to Server Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-60
PXE Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-60
Checkpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-61
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Checkpoint Ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-61
Standard Checkpoints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-62
DXE Phase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-65
ACPI/ASL Checkpoints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-67
Extra Checkpoint Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-68
BMC
Server Management Software 4-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
BMC Key Features and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Power System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Front Panel User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
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Power Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
ID Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
LAN Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Session and User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
RMCP+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Serial Over LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Time Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
SEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Platform Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Platform Event Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
BMC Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
DOS Recovery Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
WebUI Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
BMC Recovery 4-6
Recovery Process in DOS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Recovery Process in Linux System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Recovery Process in Windows System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Web Graphical User Interface for ESMS 4-7
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Using the Web GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Device Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Network Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Sensor Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Event Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Server Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
FRU Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Server Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Server identify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Server Health Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Sensor Readings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Configuration Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Active Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
LDAP/E-Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
Mouse Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
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Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
PEF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30
RADIUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Remote Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39
SMTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40
SOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-42
SSL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-43
User Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-46
Virtual Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-50
Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-51
Console Redirection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-51
Server Power Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-57
Maintenance Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-58
Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-59
Preserve Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-60
Restore Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-60
Log Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-61
User Privilege . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-61
Connectors and Jumpers
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Mainboard Connectors and Jumpers 5-1
Connectors and Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Rail Kit Assembly
Installation and Configuration 6-1
Installing the Rails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Installing the Cable Management Arm (CMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Removing the Cable Management Arm (CMA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 7-1
System does not Boot after Initial Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
System does not boot after Configuration Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
Installation and Assembly Safety Instructions
Installation Assembly Safety Instructions 8-1
Safety Information
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Server Safety Information 9-1
Safety Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1
Intended Application Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2
Site Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3
Equipment Handling Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3
Power and Electrical Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3
Power Cord Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4
System Access Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5
Rack Mount Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Other Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7
Cooling and Airflow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7
Laser Peripherals or Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
Regulatory and Compliance Information
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices 10-1
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FCC Verification Statement (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1
Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
VCCI (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
BSMI (Taiwan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Regulated Specified Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
End of Life / Product Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Product Regulatory Compliance Markings 10-4
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CONVENTIONS
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Note:
!
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 information appears before the text it references and should not be ignored as the content may prevent damage to the device.
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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.
Highlights general or useful information and tips.
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ACRONYMS
Acronyms
T
ERM DEFINITION
TERM DEFINITION
A/D Analog to Digital
ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
ASF Alerting Standard Forum
Active-high (positive true) signals are asserted when in
Asserted
BIOS Basic Input/Output System
BIST Built-In Self Test
BMC
Bridge
BSP Bootstrap processor
Byte 8-bit quantity
CLI Command Line Interface
CMOS
CPU Central Processing Unit
the high electrical state (near power potential). Active­low (negative true) signals are asserted when in the low electrical state (near ground potential).
At the heart of the IPMI architecture is a microcontroller called the Baseboard management controller (BMC)
Circuitry connecting one computer bus to another, allowing an agent on one to access the other
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
Deasserted
DTC Data Transfer Controller
EEPROM
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)
2
I
C
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
IPMI Intelligent Platform Management Interface
A signal is deasserted when in the inactive state. Active-low 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.
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Mem­ory
Inter-Integrated Circuit bus
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ACRONYMS
T
ERM DEFINITION
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 Non-maskable Interrupt
NM Node Management
OBF Output buffer
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
Ohm Unit of electrical resistance
PDB Power Distribution Board
T
ERM DEFINITION
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
SEL System Event Log
SERR System Error
2
C protocol. The
SMBus
A two-wire interface based on the I 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 non-maskable interrupt
SMM Server Management Mode
SMS Server Management Software
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
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ACRONYMS
T
ERM DEFINITION
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
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the instructions.
Warnings
Heed safety instructions: Before working with the server,
whether using this manual or any other resource as a refer­ence, pay close attention to the safety instructions. Adhere to the assembly instructions in this manual to ensure and maintain compliance with existing product certifications and approvals. Use only the described, regulated components specified in this manual. Use of other products / components will void the UL listing and other regulatory approvals of the product and will most likely result in non-compliance with product regulations in the region(s) in which the product is sold.
System power on/off: The power button DOES NOT turn off
the system AC power. To remove power from system, you must unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. Make sure the AC power cord is unplugged before opening the chassis, add­ing, or removing any components.
Hazardous conditions, devices and cables: Hazardous elec-
trical conditions may be present on power, telephone, and com­munication cables. Turn off the server and disconnect the power cord, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems attached to the server before opening it. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage can result.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: ESD can
damage drives, boards, and other parts. We recommend that you perform all procedures in this chapter only at an ESD work­station. If one is not available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground any unpainted metal surface on the server when handling parts.
ESD and handling boards: Always handle boards carefully.
They can be extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hold boards only by their edges. After removing a board from its protective wrapper or from the server, place the board component side up on a grounded, static free surface. Use a conductive foam pad if available but not the board wrapper. Do not slide board over any surface.
Installing or removing jumpers: A jumper is a small plastic
encased conductor that slips over two jumper pins. Some jump­ers have a small tab on top that can be gripped with fingertips or with a pair of fine needle nosed pliers. If the jumpers do not have such a tab, take care when using needle nosed pliers to remove or install a jumper; grip the narrow sides of the jumper
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SAFETY INFORMATION
with the pliers, never the wide sides. Gripping the wide sides can damage the contacts inside the jumper, causing intermittent problems with the function controlled by that jumper. Take care to grip with, but not squeeze, the pliers or other tool used to remove a jumper, or the pins on the board may bend or break.
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision History
Refer to the table below for the updates made to this manual.
DATE CHAPTER UPDATES
Copyright
Copyright © 2014 Quanta Computer Inc. This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is pro­tected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of the manufacturer. All trademarks and logos are copyrights of their respective owners.
Version 1.0.1 / June 11, 2014
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warran­ties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically dis-
claims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the man­ufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
For the latest information and updates please refer to
www.QuantaQCT.com
All the illustrations in this technical guide are for reference only and are subject to change without prior notice.
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REVISION HISTORY
About the Book
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 multi-node server series. The document also provides informa­tion on the BIOS, and Baseboard Management Controller (BMC).
For the latest version of this manual, see
www.QuantaQCT.com.
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About the Server

Chapter 1
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ABOUT THE SERVER INTRODUCTION
Note:

1.1. Introduction

System Features

The system comprises a 4U/28” long chassis using a standard SSI mainboard. Some of the major features are as follows:

Major Features:

Chipset
Intel® Romley -EP 4S platform (Intel® C602 chipset), upgradeable ROM kit support.
Processors
Intel®Xeon® E5-4600 / E5-4600 v2 product family, up to four units
PCIe
(1) PCIe x8 G3 slot for Quanta LSI SAS/RAID, 10GbE
SFP+, Infiniband mezzanine card
Expansion cards are optional components.
Memory
DIMM slots x 48, twelve slots/per CPU, DDR3-800/1066/ 1333/1600 supporting RDIMM, LRDIMM, UDIMM
Storage
SAS/SATA ports x8 (upgradeable ROM kit support for eight SAS ports), Slim-line SATA port x1 for DVD-RW device, SATA port x1 for 5.25” tape backup device
Network
Single chip dual port Ethernet device Powerville (I350)
(4) PCIe x16 G3 slots in x16 bus
(1) PCIe x16 G3 slot in x8 bus
(2) PCIe x8 G3 slots in x8 bus
(1) PCIe x8 G3 slot in x4 bus
1-1

Specifications

Form Factor
Rack-mount server with a height of 4U
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ABOUT THE SERVER SYSTEM FEATURES
Chassis Size (L x W x H)
704 mm x 424 mm x 173.8 mm
27.71” x 16.69” x 6.84”
Mainboard Size (W x L)
414.02 mm x 533.40 mm
16.3” x 21”
Processor
Up to four Intel®Xeon® E5-4600 / E5-4600 v2 series proces­sors with bus speed up to 8.0GT/s.
Romley-EP 4S (Intel® Xeon® E5-4600 / E5-4600 v2 series) processors supports the following features:
Up to 10-cores and 20-threads per CPU
Cost-Optimized (lowerBOM vs. premiumEX)
Ring architecture implementation, includes Directory Bit &
adds Home Snoop, Route Thru, and more Node IDs
Socket-R (LGA 2011)
Chipset
Intel® Romley -EP 4S platform (Intel® C602 chipset), upgradeable ROM kit support.
Memory
DIMM slots x 48, twelve slots/per CPU, up to 1.024 TB
DDR3-800/1066/1333/1600 supporting RDIMM, LRDIMM,
UDIMM
Storage
Up to 25MB Last-Level Cache
Intel
Integrated Memory Controller – supports DDR3 800/1066/
®
Turbo Boost Technology
1333/1600 via a memory buffer
Up to 40 lanes integrated PCIe G3 per socket
Supports 2S/4S configurations
Intel
1-2
®
QuickPathInterconnect with 2 x 8GT/s links
Hot-swappable 2.5” SAS/SATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives, up
to eight units (upgradeable ROM kit support for eight SAS ports).
Slim-line SATA port for DVD-RW device
SATA port for 5.25” tape backup device
HDD Backplane
Hot-swappable backplane
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ABOUT THE SERVER SYSTEM FEATURES
PCIe Expansion Slot
Slot 1 PCIe Gen-3x16, x16 connector (CPU0)
Slot 2 PCIe Gen-3x4, x8 connector (CPU0)
Slot 3 PCIe Gen-3x16, x16 connector (CPU0)
Slot 4 PCIe Gen-3x8, x8 connector (CPU1)
Mezzanine PCIe Gen-3x8, Mezz connector (CPU1)
Slot 5 PCIe Gen-3x8, x8 connector (CPU1)
Slot 6 PCIe Gen-3x16, x16 connector (CPU2)
Slot 7 PCIe Gen-3x8, x16 connector (CPU2)
Slot 8 PCIe Gen-3x16, x16 connector (CPU2)
Network
Single chip dual port Ethernet device Powerville (I350)
Rear I/O
External USB
Management port
LAN1 port
LAN2 port
ID button
PCIe mezzanine slot
Serial port
VGA port
Power Supply
System supports up to four 1100W hot-swappable power supply modules in a 3+1 redundant configuration
Management Port
10/100/1000 MB/s RJ45 LAN port for management (BMC)
Integrated Graphics BMC
Aspeed AST2300 8MB DDR3 Video memory
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ABOUT THE SERVER PACKAGE CONTENTS
Important:

1.2. Package Contents

The following list includes the package components for a 4U configuration:
4U chassis system
Power cord (optional)
CD (technical guide included)
Rail kit
Server configurations may vary. Confirm your sales representa­tive for the exact items included in your order.
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ABOUT THE SERVER A TOUR OF THE SYSTEM
2
1

1.3. A Tour of the System

System Overview

The S400-X44E is available as a 2.5” HDD system.

2.5” HDD System

2.5” HDD System Component Description
NO.ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Fans Fan module cage 2 2.5 Hard Drives 2.5” hard disk drives (HDD) cage (x8)
2.5” HDD System Component Overview
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ABOUT THE SERVER SYSTEM FRONT FEATURES
1234
56
1234 5678 910
111213

System Front Features

Configuration

2.5” HDD Configuration
2.5” HDD Configuration
2.5” HDD Configuration (Continued)
NO.ITEM DESCRIPTION
5 HDD Bays HDD array 6 Tape Drive Bay Insert a tape drive here

Control Panel

Control Panel Features
2.5” HDD Configuration
NO.ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Optical Drive Insert an optical drive here 2 Control Panel Control system 3 VGA port Connect a monitor to this port 4 USB port USB ports (2.0 compliant)
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Control Panel Features
Control Panel Features
ITEM ICON NAME DESCRIPTION
1 LAN1 LED LAN access
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ABOUT THE SERVER SYSTEM REAR FEATURES
1
2
Control Panel Features (Continued)
ITEM ICON NAME DESCRIPTION
2 LAN2 LED L AN access
3 LAN3 LED L AN access
4 LAN4 LED L AN access
5 ID LED Lights for system identification
6
7Fault LED
8 Fan fault LED
9 Power LED
HDD Activity LED
Hard disk drive access
Provides critical and non-critical failure notification
Amber: On, fan fault OFF: No fan fault
Green: ON, system power on OFF: system off
Control Panel Features (Continued)
ITEM ICON NAME DESCRIPTION
13
Identification Button
Push to activate ID LED

System Rear Features

Configuration

10 Reset Button
11 NMI button Asserts NMI
12 Power Button
Press to restart the system when the system is powered on
Based on System Off, Push Button to turn PSU and System on
Based on System on, Push Button to turn PSU and System off
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System Rear Configuration
System Rear Configuration
NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 I/O ports Connect I/O devices to these ports. 2 Power Supply Unit Power supply unit (PSU)
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ABOUT THE SERVER POWER SUB-SYSTEM
12
3456789
PSU

I/O Features

System Rear I/O Features
System Rear I/O Features
ITEM ICON NAME DESCRIPTION
1 Serial port Connect serial devices to this port 2 SFP+ ports Connect SPF+ cables
System Rear I/O Features (Continued)
ITEM ICON NAME DESCRIPTION
8
9 VGA port Connect a monitor to this port
Identification Button
Push to activate ID LED

Power Sub-System

3 USB port USB ports (2.0 compliant)
4 Dedicated Management LAN Port
5 LAN LAN access
6Fault LED
7 ID LED Lights for system identification
1-6
Provides critical and non-critical failure notification
PSU Description
A system can have more than one power supply units (PSU). The primary PSU and redundant backup(s). Redundant backup(s) are optional.
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ABOUT THE SERVER LED STATUS DEFINITIONS
Note:
Power Supply Units by Model
MODEL PSU AC INPUT
(1) 1100W high efficiency PSU, 100-240VAC (Default)
To use PSUs other than the models listed make sure to contact the system dealer first and obtain authorized approval.
110/220V

LED Status Definitions

I/O LED Description

I/O LED Description
NAME COLOR CONDITION DESCRIPTION
ID LED Blue
Link/ Act
LAN1 LED
Speed
Link/ Act
LAN2 LED
Speed
Green
Amber ON Link speed is 1000Mbits/sec
Green ON Link speed is 100Mbits/sec
Green
Amber ON Llink speed is 1000Mbits/sec Green ON Link speed is 100Mbits/sec
Blinking Unit selected for identification OFF No identification requested ON LAN Link
Blinking OFF Disconnect
OFF
ON LAN Link Blinking OFF Disconnect
OFF
LAN Access (off when there is traffic)
OFF, link speed is 10Mbits/ sec
LAN Access (off when there is traffic)
OFF, link speed is 10Mbits/ sec
1-7
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ABOUT THE SERVER LED STATUS DEFINITIONS
Speed
Link / Activity
PIN 1 Location
I/O LED Description (Continued)
NAME COLOR CONDITION DESCRIPTION
ON LAN Link
Link/
Act Service Port LED
Speed
Green
Amber ON Link speed is 1000Mbits/sec Green ON Link speed is 100Mbits/sec
Blinking OFF Disconnect
OFF
LAN Access (off when there is traffic)
OFF, link speed is 10Mbits/ sec

LAN LED

The system mainboard has one I350 Ethernet controller and two 1GbE ports. Each RJ45 connector has two built-in LEDs. See the following illustration and table for details.
RJ45 LAN Connector
1 GbE LED Description
CONFIGURATION 1 GBE CHIP ONBOARD
Speed Link / Activity 1GbE Amber Green Blinking 100M Green Green Blinking
1-8
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ABOUT THE SERVER LED STATUS DEFINITIONS
1

Control Panel LED

Control Panel LED Description
NAME COLOR CONDITION DESCRIPTION
ON System power on
Power LED Green
Fan Fault LED
Identifica­tion
Fault LED
Amber
Blue
Amber
OFF System power off ON Fan fault OFF No fan fault Blinking Unit selected for identification OFF No identification requested
Critical Failure: critical
fan, voltage, temperature state.
Blinking
OFF Error has been de-asserted
Non-Critical Failure: non-
critical fan, voltage, tem­perature state, CPU ther­mal trip.
Control Panel LED Description (Continued)
NAME COLOR CONDITION DESCRIPTION
ON Link
LAN1 LED Green
Blinking
ON Link
LAN2 LED Green
Blinking
LAN Access (off when there is traffic)
LAN Access (off when there is traffic)

PSU LED

ON
Green
OFF
HDD Activ­ity
1-9
Green
Blinking
OFF No access (non-SAS)
SEL ClearedNo error
BMC indicating a system health error
Hard disk drive access (only on board SATA port)
PSU LED
PSU LED Description
NO FEATURE STATUS DESCRIPTION
Green Normal operation
1PSU LED
Yellow Fault
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Installing Hardware

Chapter 2
Page 37
INSTALLING HARDWARE SAFETY MEASURES
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
!

2.1. Safety Measures

!
!
!
!
Always ask for assistance to move or lift the system.
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.
Always make sure to disconnect the system from the AC elec­trical source. Powering down the system DOES NOT ensure there is no electrical activity in the system.
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. Follow the guidelines below to avoid personal injury or dam­age to the server.
!
!
!
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.
Humid environments tend to have less static electricity than dry environments. A grounding strap is warranted whenever danger of static electricity exists.
Do not touch the components on the unless it is necessary to do so. Do not flex or stress circuit boards.
Leave all replacement components inside their static-proof packaging until you are ready to use them.
!
2-1
Always disconnect the server from the power outlet whenever you are working inside the server case.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE HARD DISK DRIVES
2
3
1

2.2. Hard Disk Drives

Removing a 2.5” Swappable HDD Assembly

1. Press the tray handle button.
2. Pull the HDD tray handle open.
Removing HDD Assembly

Removing a 2.5” Swappable HDD from an HDD Tray

Disassembling HDD Assembly
4. Remove the screws securing the HDD to the HDD tray.
5. Remove the HDD from the HDD tray.
3. Grasp the tray handle and pull the tray out of the system.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A 2.5” SWAPPABLE HDD ASSEMBLY
2
1

Installing a 2.5” Swappable HDD Assembly

Installing HDD Assembly
1. Insert the HDD assembly into the system. Make sure the hard drive is fully inserted.
2. Push the tray handle closed.

Installing a 2.5” Swappable HDD into an HDD Tray

Assembling HDD Tray
2-3
3. Install the HDD into the HDD tray.
4. Secure the HDD to the HDD tray with screws.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE POWER SUPPLY UNIT
CAUTION!
Note:
A
B
B

2.3. Power Supply Unit

!
DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING PSU. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DAM- AGE TO THE EQUIPMENT OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The redundant power supply unit can be replaced without shut­ting down the system.

Removing a PSU

1. Pull the PSU handle (A) up to the open position.
2. Press and hold the locking latch (B) lever.
3. Pull the PSU from the system.
Removing the PSU

Installing a PSU

2-4
Installing a Power Supply Unit
Insert the power supply unit (PSU) into the system. Make sure the PSU is flush with the system and the locking latch lever (B) is locked in place.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE OPERATOR PANEL
Prerequisite:

2.4. Operator Panel

Removing a Operator Panel Assembly

Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
1. Disconnect the operator panel cable from the connector on mainboard.
2. Remove the operator panel assembly from the chassis.
Removing the Operator Panel Assembly
3. Remove the operator panel board from the panel hous­ing.
2-5
Disconnecting the Operator Panel Cable
Disassembling the Operator Panel
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A OPERATOR PANEL ASSEMBLY
Prerequisite:

Installing a Operator Panel Assembly

Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
1. Secure the operator panel board on the panel housing.
Assembling the Operator Panel
2. Install the operator panel assembly into the chassis.
Installing the Operator Panel Assembly
3. Connect the operator panel cable to the connector on mainboard.
2-6
Connecting the Operator Panel Cable
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INSTALLING HARDWARE TOP COVER
Prerequisite:
B
B
1
A

2.5. Top Cover

Removing a Top Cover

Turn off the system and any attached peripherals.
Unplug the AC power cables and disconnect all peripher­als, LAN lines and any other cables.
1. Remove the screw(s) from the top cover (A).
2. Press the release button(s) (B) and slide the top cover (A).
3. Lift the top cover off the chassis.
Opening Top Cover

Installing a Top Cover

2-7
1. Place the top cover (A) on the chassis.
2. Slide the top cover into place.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A TOP COVER
A
3. Install and secure the screw(s) into the top cover.
Closing Top Cover
2-8
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INSTALLING HARDWARE PROCESSOR HEAT SINKS
Prerequisite:
WARNING!
!
4
3
2
1

2.6. Processor Heat Sinks

Removing a Processor Heat Sink

The heatsink remains hot after the system has been powered down. Allow sufficient time to cool before handling system compo­nents.
Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
1. Loosen the captive screw(s) securing the heat sink to the mainboard.
2-9
Removing the Heat Sink
2. Remove the heat sink.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A PROCESSOR HEAT SINK
Prerequisite:
Note:
1
2
4
3

Installing a Processor Heat Sink

To install a processor heat sink on processor number 2, see
Installing an Air Baffle.
Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
1. Place the heat sink on the processor.
2-10
Installing Heat Sink
2. Secure the heat sink with the captive screw(s) in the order
shown on the image Installing Heat Sink.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE AIR BAFFLE
Prerequisite:
WARNING!
!
1
3
2
4

2.7. Air Baffle

Removing an Air Baffle

This procedure applies to the processor number 2 heat sink
removal. See the numbering of the processors in Mainboard Connectors and Jumpers section.
The heatsink remains hot after the system has been powered down. Allow sufficient time to cool before handling system compo­nents.
Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
2-11
1. Loosen the captive screw(s) securing the heat sink assembly to the mainboard in an order shown on the fol­lowing image:
Removing Heat Sink Assembly
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING AN AIR BAFFLE
Prerequisite:
90°
90°
2. Remove the heat sink assembly.
3. Release the air baffle from adhesive on top of the heat sink.

Installing an Air Baffle

This procedure applies to the processor number 2 heat sink air
baffle. See the numbering of the processors in Mainboard Con- nectors and Jumpers section.
Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
4. Leaving the adhesive area inside, fold the air baffle as shown on the following image:
2-12
Removing Air Baffle
Folding Air Baffle
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING AN AIR BAFFLE
WARNING!
1
3
2
4
7. Secure heat sink assembly with captive screw(s) in the
!
5. Align holes on air baffle with the pins on top of the heat
6. Seal air baffle on heat sink. Make sure the sides of the air
Before installing an air baffle on heat sink, take a note of the AIR FLOW arrow on top of the heat sink to avoid blocking
proper system cooling. See Sealing Air Baffle.
sink.
baffle are secured.
order shown on the image Installing Heat Sink Assembly.
Sealing Air Baffle
2-13
Installing Heat Sink Assembly
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INSTALLING HARDWARE PROCESSORS
Prerequisite:
WARNING!
!

2.8. Processors

Removing a Processor

The processor remains hot after the system has been powered down. Allow sufficient time to cool before handling system compo­nents.
Remove the CPU heatsink. See Removing a Processor Heat Sink.
1. Press the unlocking lever of the processor socket down and upwards as shown.
2. Press the locking lever of the processor socket down and upwards.
3. Pull the locking lever fully open as shown.
Release Locking Lever
2-14
Release Unlocking Lever
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A PROCESSOR
Note:
4. Press down on unlocking lever and lift load plate fully open.

Installing a Processor

Use the socket cover to protect the socket when the socket is empty.
1. Remove the dust cover.
Load Plate Opening
5. Remove processor.
Dust Cover Removal
2. Press the unlocking lever of the processor socket down and upwards as shown.
Processor Removal
2-15
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A PROCESSOR
5. Press down on unlocking lever and lift load plate fully open.
Release Unlocking Lever
3. Press the locking lever of the processor socket down and upwards.
Load Plate Opening
4. Pull the locking lever fully open as shown.
6. .Locate the pin-1 (A) on processor and the pin-1 (B) cor­ner of the socket.
Release Locking Lever
2-16
7. Locate the indent (C) on processor and corresponding tab (D) on socket.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A PROCESSOR
A
B
D
C
Note:
Use the socket cover to protect the socket when the socket is empty.
9. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for the remaining processors.
Installing Processor
8. Replace the processor bracket, unlocking and locking levers to lock the processor in place.
Replacing Processor Bracket
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INSTALLING HARDWARE MEMORY MODULES
WARNING!
!

2.9. Memory Modules

Mainboard is supplied with all DIMM slots populated with dummy DIMMs for proper air flow. When installing and replacing memory modules, only remove those dummy DIMMs that are to be directly replaced. All DIMM slots must be occupied at all times by either a memory module or dummy DIMM.

General Guidelines

All multi-node 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
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INSTALLING HARDWARE GENERAL GUIDELINES
Rear
CPU1
G1G2G3H1H2H3F3F2F1E3E2E1
CPU0
A1A2A3B1B2B3
D3D2D1C3C2C1
T3T2T1R3R2R1
CPU3
M3M2M1L3L2L1
CPU2
J1J2J3K1K2K3
N1N2N3P1P2P3
Memory Population Configuration
2-19
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INSTALLING HARDWARE MEMORY SUPPORT LIST

Memory Support List Memory Population Configura-

tions
DIMM Configuration Parameters
PARAMETER POSSIBLE VALUE
DIMM Type
DIMM Construction
DIMM Frequencies
RDIMM (w/ECC) or UDIMM (w or w/o ECC) or LRDIMM
RDIMM raw cards:
A (1Rx8), B (2Rx8), C (1Rx4), D
(2Rx4), E/J (2Rx4), F/AB (4Rx4), or H (4Rx8)
UDIMM raw cards:
A (1Rx8), B (2Rx8), C (1Rx16),
D (1Rx8 w/ECC), E (2Rx8 w/ ECC)
LRDIMM raw cards:
C/K (4Rx4 DDP), B (4Rx8 P)
DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3­1333, DDR3-1600
RDIMM Population Configurations within a Channel (Three Slots per Channel)
CONFIGU
RATION
N
UMBER
1
2
POR
S
PEED
A:
DDR3
­1333, 1066
B:
DDR3
-1600, 1333, 1066
A:
DDR3
­1333, 1066
B: DDR3­1600, 1333, 1066
1N OR 2N DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM0
1N Empty Empty
1N Empty Empty Dual-rank
Single­Rank
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INSTALLING HARDWARE MEMORY POPULATION CONFIGURATIONS
RDIMM Population Configurations within a Channel (Three Slots per Channel) (Continued)
CONFIGU
RATION
N
UMBER
3
4
5
POR
S
PEED
A:
DDR3
- 1066
B:
DDR3
-1066
A:
DDR3
-1333, 1066
B:
DDR3
­1333, 1066
A:
DDR3
-1333, 1066
B: DDR3
- 1333, 1066
1N OR 2N DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM0
1N Empty Empty
1N Empty
1N Empty
Single­rank
Sinle­rank
Quad­rank
Single­rank
Dual-rank
RDIMM Population Configurations within a Channel (Three Slots per Channel) (Continued)
CONFIGU
RATION
N
UMBER
6
7
8
9
POR
S
PEED
A:
DDR3
-1333, 1066
B: DDR3
- 1333, 1066
A:
DDR3
-800
B:
DDR3
-800
A:
DDR3
-800
B: DDR3­800
A:
DDR3
-800
B: DDR3­800
1N OR 2N DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM0
1N Empty Dual-rank Dual-rank
1N Empty
Single­rank
1N Empty Dual-rank
1N Empty
Quad­rank
Quad­rank
Quad­rank
Quad­rank
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INSTALLING HARDWARE MEMORY POPULATION CONFIGURATIONS
RDIMM Population Configurations within a Channel (Three Slots per Channel) (Continued)
CONFIGU
RATION
N
UMBER
10
11
12
13
POR
S
PEED
A:
DDR3
-800
B: DDR3­800
A:
DDR3
-800
B: DDR3­800
A:
DDR3
-800
B: DDR3­800
A:
DDR3
-800
B: DDR3­800
1N OR 2N DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM0
1N
1N
1N
Single­rank
Single­rank
Single­rank
Single­rank
Single­rank
SDual­rank
Single­rank
Dual-rank
Dual-rank
1N Dual-rank Dual-rank Dual-rank
UDIMM Population Configurations within a Channel (Three Slots per Channel)
CONFIGU
RATION
N
UMBER
1
2
POR
S
PEED
A:
DDR3
­1333, 1066
B:
DDR3
-1600, 1333, 1066
A:
DDR3
­1333, 1066
B: DDR3­1600, 1333, 1066
1N OR 2N DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM0
1N Empty Empty
Single­Rank
1N Empty Empty Dual-rank
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INSTALLING HARDWARE REMOVING MEMORY MODULES
CAUTION!
WARNING!
!
!
UDIMM Population Configurations within a Channel (Three Slots per Channel) (Continued)
CONFIGU
RATION
N
UMBER
3
4
POR
S
PEED
A:
DDR3
­1333, 1066
B:
DDR3
-1066, 1333, 1066
A:
DDR3
­1333, 1066
B:
DDR3
-1066, 1333, 1066
1N OR 2N DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM0
2N Empty
2N Empty
Single­rank
Single­rank
Single­rank
Dual-rank
UDIMM Population Configurations within a Channel (Three Slots per Channel) (Continued)
CONFIGU
RATION
N
UMBER
5
POR
S
PEED
A:
DDR3
­1333, 1066
B:
DDR3
-1066, 1333, 1066
1N OR 2N DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM0
2N Empty Dual-rank Dual-rank

Removing Memory Modules

HANDLE THE MEMORY MODULE BY THE EDGES AT ALL TIMES.
Memory modules remain hot after the system is powered down. Allow sufficient time for the memory modules to cool before han­dling system components.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING MEMORY MODULES
Prerequisite:
1
2
A
1
2
1
CAUTION!
Note:

Installing Memory Modules

Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
1. Press down on the two memory module slot levers (A). The memory module partially ejects.
Removing Memory Modules
2. Lift out the memory module.
Push the memory module firmly into the memory module slot. The locking latches should automatically close over the edges of the memory board when fully inserted into the slot.
Installing Memory Modules
!
HANDLE THE MEMORY MODULE BY THE EDGES AT ALL TIMES.
2-24
Make sure the notch in the memory board aligns with the obstruction in the memory slot.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE EXPANSION CARDS
Prerequisite:
11
1
2
3
4
4
4

2.10. Expansion Cards

Removing a 10G/40G SFP+ Mez­zanine Card
Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
1. Remove screw(s) from mezzanine assembly.
2-25
Removing SFP+ Mezzanine Assembly
2. Disconnect the mezzanine card from the linking board.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A 10G/40G SFP+ MEZZANINE ASSEMBLY
Prerequisite:
3. Disconnect the linking board from the mainboard connec­tor.
4. Remove standoff(s) from the mainboard.
5. Remove the mezzanine card.
6. Replace the I/O shield on the rear panel.
Rear Panel I/O Shield (1 of 2)
Installing a 10G/40G SFP+ Mez­zanine Assembly
Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
1. Replace the I/O shield to provide openings for the SFP+ mezzanine card.
Rear Panel I/O Shield (1 of 2)
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Rear Panel I/O Shield (2 of 2)
Rear Panel I/O Shield (2 of 2)
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INSTALLING HARDWARE REMOVING A SAS MEZZANINE ASSEMBLY
Prerequisite:
55
5
4
3
2
2
2
4
1
1
1
2
3
2
4
4
4
2. Secure standoff(s) to the mainboard.

Removing a SAS Mezzanine Assembly

Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
1. Remove screw(s) from SAS mezzanine assembly.
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Installing a SFP+ Mezzanine Assembly
3. Connect the linking board to the mainboard connector.
4. Connect the mezzanine card to the linking board.
5. Install and secure the screw(s) to the mezzanine card.
Removing a SAS Mezzanine Card
2. Disconnect mezzanine card from the linking board.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A SAS MEZZANINE ASSEMBLY
Prerequisite:
3. Disconnect the linking board from the mainboard connec­tor.
4. Remove the standoff(s) from the mainboard.
5. Gently flip the mezzanine card and disconnect SAS cable(s) from the card.
Disconnecting Cable
6. Remove the mezzanine card.
2. Removing the cabling of SAS 0-3 and SAS 4-7 from the mini-SAS connectors on mainboard.
3. Connect the mini-SAS cable labeled SAS 0-3 with exten­sible cable (DD0S4ETH900) to the mezzanine card, only for SAS ports to 0 to 3.
4. Connect the mini-SAS cable labled SAS 4-7 to the mez­zanine card.
Connecting Cable

Installing a SAS Mezzanine Assembly

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Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
1. Locate the min-SAS connectors on mainboard. See Con- nectors and Jumpers on page 5-1
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INSTALLING HARDWARE REMOVING A GPGPU ASSEMBLY
Prerequisite:
3
5
5
6
6
6
2
2
2
1
2
5. Secure the standoff(s) to the mainboard.

Removing a GPGPU Assembly

Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
1. Disconnect cable from GPGPU assembly.
2-29
Installing a SAS Mezzanine Assembly
6. Connect linking board to the mainboard connector.
7. Gently flip the mezzanine assembly.
8. Connect the mezzanine assembly to the linking board.
9. Install and secure the screw(s) to the mezzanine assem­bly.
Disconnecting a GPGPU Cable from Assembly
2. If only one GPGPU card is installed, remove a dummy GPU bracket in adjacent slot.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE REMOVING A GPGPU ASSEMBLY
3
3
4
5
5
3. Remove screw(s) from GPGPU assembly.
5. Remove front and rear GPGPU brackets.
Removing GPGPU Assembly Screw(s)
4. Disconnect GPGPU assembly from mainboard connector.
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Removing GPGPU Assembly Brackets
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A GPGPU ASSEMBLY
Prerequisite:
1
1
3
3
2

Installing a GPGPU Assembly

Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
6. Secure front and rear GPGPU brackets to the assembly.
7. Connect GPGPU assembly to mainboard connector.
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Securing GPGPU Assembly Screw(s)
8. Secure screw(s) to the GPGPU assembly.
Securing GPGPU Assembly Brackets
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A GPGPU ASSEMBLY
4
5
9. If only one GPGPU card is installed, secure a dummy GPU bracket in adjacent slot.
Connecting a GPGPU Cable to an Assembly
10.Connect cable to the GPGPU assembly.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE MAINBOARD MODULE
Prerequisite:

2.11. Mainboard Module

2. Remove bridge bracket.

Removing a Mainboard Module

Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
Disconnect all cables from mainboard.
Remove air duct. See Removing an Air Duct. Remove memory modules. See Removing Memory Mod-
ules. Remove heatsink. See Removing a Processor Heat Sink.
2-33
Remove processor. See Removing a Processor.
Remove mezzanine card. See Removing a 10G/40G
SFP+ Mezzanine Card.
Remove GPGPU card. See Removing a SAS Mezzanine
Assembly.
1. Remove screw(s) from bridge board (A).
Removing Bridge Bracket
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INSTALLING HARDWARE REMOVING A MAINBOARD MODULE
3. Guide cables away from mainboard assembly.
Guiding Cables
4. Remove screw(s) from both sides of the chassis.
Removing Screws
5. Remove screw(s) from all PCIe slot dust cover(s).
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INSTALLING HARDWARE REMOVING A MAINBOARD MODULE
Rear
6. Remove PCIe slot dust cover(s).
Removing Dust Covers
7. Hold the hooks and pull the mainboard module assembly towards front panel to release from securing tabs on chassis.
8. Remove mainboard module assembly.
Mainboard Module Assembly Removal
9. Angle mainboard assembly 90°
degrees on a surface with
connectors on rear facing up.
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10.Remove screw(s) from hooks on middle frame (A).
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INSTALLING HARDWARE REMOVING A MAINBOARD MODULE
11.Remove hooks.
Removing Hooks from Middle Frame
13.Remove screw(s) from mainboard module.
12.Place mainboard on surface middle frame down.
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Removing Screws
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A MAINBOARD MODULE
14.Slide mainboard to realase from pins.
Removing Mainboard

Installing a Mainboard Module

1. Align pin holes on mainboard with pins on middle frame.
2. Install mainboard on middle frame.
3. Slide mainboard to secure to the pins on middle frame.
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Installing Mainboard on Middle Frame
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A MAINBOARD MODULE
4. Install screw(s) to mainboard module.
5. Angle mainboard assembly 90° degrees on a surface with connectors on rear facing up.
6. IAlign hooks with screw holes on middle frame.
7. Install hooks.
8. nstall screw(s) to hooks on middle frame.
Installing Screws
2-38
Installing Hooks
9. Place mainboard on surface middle frame down.
10.Guide cables on the sides of the chassis.
11.Angle mainboard assembly to the chassis.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A MAINBOARD MODULE
CAUTION!
10
11
12
15
Rear
12.Align mainboard assembly with the tabs on chassis and slots on rear panel.
!
TO AVOID DAMAGING THE CABLES, MAKE SURE THE CABLES WOULD
NOT GET CAUGHT AT MAINBOARD ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION.
13.Guide cables through the openings on the mainboard assembly.
14.Install mainboard assembly.
15.Slide mainboard assembly to secure to the tabs on chas­sis.
17.Install and secure PCIe slot dust covers to the chassis with the screw(s).
Mainboard Installation
Installing Memory Assembly
16.Align PCIe slot dust covers with the slots on chassis.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A MAINBOARD MODULE
18.Install screw(s) to the sides of the chassis.
Installing Screws
19.Align screw holes on bridge bracket with the screw holes on chassis.
20.Install bridge bracket.
21.Install and secure screw(s) to the bridge bracket.
Installing Bridge Bracket
22.Install cables to the connectors. See Cable Routing.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOARD
Prerequisite:

2.12. Power Distribution Board

Removing a PDB

Remove the PSU(s) from the chassis.
1. Disconnect the cable(s) from the PDB.
2. Remove the screw(s) from the PDB.
3. Slide the PDB to release it from the chassis pins.

Installing a PDB

1. Align the holes in the PDB with the chassis pins.
2. Insert the chassis pins in the PDB holes.
3. Slide the PDB to secure it to the chassis pins.
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Removing a PDB
4. Remove the PDB from the chassis.
Inserting a PDB
4. Install and secure the screw(s) into the PDB.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE HDD BACKPLANE
Prerequisite:
Front
Hooks
Hooks

2.13. HDD Backplane

Removing a HDD Backplane

Remove the mainboard. See Removing a Mainboard Module.
Remove all swappable HDD assemblies.
Remove the optical drive assembly.
1. Remove all cables from the HDD backplane.
2. Lift the HDD backplane over the hooks.
3. ,Tilt and remove the HDD backplane from the chassis.
Removing a HDD Backplane
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A HDD BACKPLANE
Guide Slots
Front
Hooks
Hooks

Installing a HDD Backplane

1. Align the HDD backplane at an angle to the chassis.
2. Insert the HDD backplane so it sits in the chassis guide slots.
3. Tilt and lift the HDD backplane over the hooks.
Installing a HDD Backplane
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INSTALLING HARDWARE AIR DUCT
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite:
WARNING!
!

2.14. Air Duct

Removing an Air Duct

Installing an Air Duct

Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
1. Press the air duct tabs.
1. Remove the air duct from the chassis.
Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover.
Air ducts are needed for the proper cooling of the system. To pre­vent damage to the system, when installing the air duct, make sure the arrow on top of the air duct points towards the rear panel of the mainboard module.
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Removing an Air Duct
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING AN AIR DUCT
1. Align the air duct with the middle bracket and insert the plastic tabs into the wells in the middle bracket.
Installing the Air Duct
2. Install the air duct.
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INSTALLING HARDWARE HOT SWAP FAN MODULE
Front
Front
LED

2.15. Hot Swap Fan Module

Removing a Hot Swap Fan Mod­ule
1. Push the release latches inwards.
2. Remove the fan module from the chassis.
Installing a Hot Swap Fan Mod­ule
1. Align the fan module with the fan cage.
2. Insert the fan module into the chassis.
Installing Hot Swap Fan Module
Removing Hot Swap Fan Module
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INSTALLING HARDWARE FAN MODULE ASSEMBLY
Prerequisite:

2.16. Fan Module Assembly

Removing a Fan Cage

Remove all the fan modules.
1. Remove the screw(s) from the front of the chassis.
Fan Cage Front Panel Screws
2. Remove the screw(s) from the top of the fan cage and remove the fan cage from the chassis.
Removing Fan Cage
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INSTALLING HARDWARE INSTALLING A FAN CAGE
2
3

Installing a Fan Cage

1. Align the fan cage with the chassis.
2. Insert the fan cage into the chassis.
3. Install and secure the screw(s) into the top of the fan cage.
4. Insert the screw(s) into the front of the chassis.
Fan Cage Front Panel Screws
Inserting Fan Cage
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INSTALLING HARDWARE CABLE ROUTING

2.17. Cable Routing

The following image illustrates cable routing in the system.
LAN
2X18pin
1100W Hot Swap
Power Supply
Module #1
1100W Hot Swap
Power Supply
Module #2
1100W Hot Swap
1100W Hot Swap
Power Supply
Power Supply
Module #3
Module #3
1100W Hot Swap
Power Supply
Module #4
MINI-SAS 4-7
SATA0
SATA1
2x7 pin
USB
Memory
Memory
PCH
2X18pin
MINI-SAS 0-3
CPU0
CPU1
Memory
Memory
CPU2
Memory
2x6 pin
Sideband Signal
2x4 pin
GPU1 PWR
6+24 pin Card Edge
2x4 pin
GPU2 PWR
2x2 pin
Tape Driver
PWR
2x5 pin
HSBP PWR
6+24 pin
Card Edge
2x8 pin
PWR
2x2 pin
FAN PWR
2x8 pin
MB PWR
6+24 pin
Card Edge
2x8 pin
MB PWR
2x8 pin
MB PWR
6+24 pin
Card Edge
2x4 pin
GPU3 PWR
2x4 pin
GPU4 PWR
Power Cable
Signal Cable
System Cable Routing
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2x8 pin
PWR
2x8 pin MB
PWR
2x6 pin
Sideband Signal
FAN 8
38 x 80 x 80 mm 2x3 pin
PWR
FAN 4
38 x 80 x 80 mm 2x3 pin
PWR
HDD_2 HDD_5
GPIO-B GPIO-A
HDD_1
HDD_0
29 pin
SAS
2.5"
SAS/SATA
HDD
VSC410XKM
29 pin
SAS
2.5"
SAS/SATA
HDD
2x2 pin
FAN PWR
2x2 pin
CPU3
8 pin HSBP
Control
FAN 6 38 x 80 x 80 mm 38 x 80 x 80 mm
2x3 pin
PWR
FAN 2 38 x 80 x 80 mm 38 x 80 x 80 mm
2x3 pin
PWR
8 pin HSBP
Control
29 pin
SAS
2.5"
SAS/SATA
HDD
Memory
2x20 pin FP
FP/FAN Board
FAN 5 38 x 80 x 80 mm 38 x 80 x 80 mm
2x3 pin
PWR
FAN 1 38 x 80 x 80 mm 38 x 80 x 80 mm
2x3 pin
DVD
HDD_7
HDD_6
PWR
2x5 pin
HSBP PWR
13 pin Slim
SATA
Slimline SATA
Optical Device
2x6 pin
FP
2x6 pin
FP
Front Panel
EXT
Vedio
Memory
2x20 pin FP
2x20 pin FP 2x20 pin FP
FAN 7 38 x 80 x 80 mm 38 x 80 x 80 mm
2x3 pin
PWR
FAN 3 38 x 80 x 80 mm 38 x 80 x 80 mm
2x3 pin
PWR
HDD_4
MAXIM
HDD_3
SAS/SATA HSBP
29 pin
SAS
2.5"
SAS/SATA
HDD
USB
3x EXT
USB
2x7 pin
2x8 pin MB
PWR
2x8 pin MB
PWR
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BIOS

Chapter 3
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BIOS BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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 func­tionality. The following table lists and describes each functional area.
BIOS Setup Page Layout
FUNCTIONAL
A
REA
Title Bar
Setup Item List
Item Specific Help Area
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.
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.
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.
DESCRIPTION
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BIOS ENTERING BIOS SETUP
BIOS Setup Page Layout (Continued)
FUNCTIONAL
A
REA
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.
DESCRIPTION

Entering BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup is started by pressing <DEL> or <F2> during boot
time when the OEM logo is displayed.
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."
Keyboard Commands
KEY OPTION DESCRIPTION
The <Enter> key is used to activate sub-menus when the selected feature is a sub-menu, or to display a pick list if a selected option has a value
<Enter>
Execute Command
field, or to select a sub-field for multi-valued fea­tures like time and date. If a pick list is dis-
played, the <Enter> key will select the currently
highlighted item, undo the pick list, and return the focus to the parent menu.
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BIOS KEYBOARD COMMANDS
Load Previous Values?
Yes N o
Keyboard Commands (Continued)
KEY OPTION DESCRIPTION
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 re-entered.
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
<Esc> Exit
Select Item
user is asked whether changes can be dis-
carded. 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 exist-
ing 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.
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.
Keyboard Commands (Continued)
KEY OPTION DESCRIPTION
The <Tab> key is used to move between fields.
<Tab>
-
+
Select Field
Change Value
Change Value
For example, <Tab> can be used to move from
hours to minutes in the time item in the main menu.
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.
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.
Pressing <F8> causes the following to appear:
\
The down arrow is used to select the next value
Select Item
in a menu item's option list, or a value field's pick list. The selected item must then be acti-
vated by pressing the <Enter> key.
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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.
<F8>
Previous Values
If Yes is highlighted and <Enter> is pressed, all Setup fields are set to their previous 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
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BIOS MENU SELECTION BAR
Load Optimized Defaults?
Yes No
Save configuration and exit?
Yes No
Keyboard Commands (Continued)
KEY OPTION DESCRIPTION
Pressing <F9> causes the following to appear:
\
<F9>
<F10>
Setup Defaults
Save and Exit
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 with-
out affecting any existing field values. 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.

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.
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The Comments column provides additional information
where it may be helpful. This information does not appear in the BIOS Setup screens.
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BIOS MAIN SCREEN
Version 2.11.1210 - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Server Mgmt Boot Security Save & Exit
BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy Project Version Build Date and Time
Memory Information Total Memory
System Date
System Time
Access Level
American Megatrends
4.6.5.1 UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2 S4E_1A01 11/03/2011
8192 MB (DDR3)
[Tue 11/04/2011] [14:28:25]
Admlnistrator
Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Date elements.
: Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F8: Previous Value F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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.
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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.
Main Screen
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BIOS MAIN SCREEN
Main Screen Fields
SETUP ITEM OPTIONS
BIOS Ven­dor
Core Ver­sion
Compliancy
Project Ver­sion
Build Date
Tot a l M e m ­ory
[Day of System Date
week
MM/DD/
YYYY]
HELP
T
EXT
Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Date ele­ments.
COMMENTS
Information only. Displays the BIOS Vendor.
Information only. Displays the AMI BIOS Core version.
Information only. Displays the BIOS compliancy.
Information only. Displays the Project version.
Information only. Displays the BIOS build date.
Information only. Displays the Total System Memory Size.
Main Screen Fields (Continued)
SETUP ITEM OPTIONS
Access Level
HELP
T
EXT
COMMENTS
Information only. Displays the Access Level.
Set the Time.
System Time
[HH:MM:
SS]
Use Tab to switch between Time ele­ments.
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BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN

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.
Advanced Screen
SETUP ITEM OPTIONS HELP TEXT COMMENTS
PCI Subsys­tem Settings
Trusted Com­puting
WHEA Con­figuration
CPU Config­uration
Runtime Error Logging
SATA Config­uration
SAS Configu­ration
PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express Settings.
Trusted Computing Settings.
General WHEA Configuration set­tings.
CPU Configuration Parameters.
Runtime Error Log­ging Support Setup Options
SATA Devices Con­figuration.
SAS Devices Con­figuration.
Advanced Screen
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Intel TXT(LT­SX) Configu­ration
USB Configu­ration
Super IO Configuration
Onboard Device Con­figuration
Intel Trusted Execu­tion Technology Configuration
USB Configuration Parameters.
System Super IO Chip Parameters.
Onboard Device Parameters.
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BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN
Advanced Screen (Continued)
SETUP ITEM OPTIONS HELP TEXT COMMENTS
Serial Port Console Redirection
Serial Port Console Redirection.

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.
MainAdvanced ChipsetServer MgmtBootSecurity Save & Exit
PCI Express Settings Change PCI Express Devices
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Settings.
: Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F8: Previous Value F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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Version 2.14.1219 - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
PCI Subsystem Settings Screen
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BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN
PCI Subsystem Settings Screen
SETUP ITEM OPTIONS HELP TEXT COMMENTS
PCI Express Settings
Change PCI Express Devices Settings.
PCI Express Settings Screen
MainAdvanced ChipsetServer MgmtBootSecurity Save & Exit
PCI Express Device Register Settings
Maximum Payload
ASPM Support
WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause some PCI-E devices to tall
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
[Auto]
[Disabled]
Version 2.11.1210 - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
set Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allow System BIDS to select the Value.
: Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F8: Previous Value F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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PCI Express Settings Screen
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BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN
PCI Express Settings Fields
SETUP ITEM OPTIONS HELP TEXT COMMENTS
[Auto]
Maximum Payload
ASPM Sup­port
[128 Bytes]
[256 Bytes]
[512 Bytes]
[1024 Bytes]
[2048 Bytes]
[4096 Bytes]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
Set Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allow System BIOS to select the value.
Set the ASPM Level: AUTO - BIOS auto con­figure : DISABLE -
Disables ASPM

TPM Screen

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced RecoveryMain Chipset Server Mgmt Boot Security Save & Exit
Configuration Security Device Support
Current Status Information NO Security Device Found
Version 2.14.1219 - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
[Disabled]
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.
: Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F8: Previous Value F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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Trusted Computing Screen
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BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN
ain
t
Serve
oot
it
Trusted Com puting Fields
SETUP ITEM OPTIONS HELP TEXT COMMENTS
Enables or Disables
BIOS support for secu­Security Device Sup­port
Current Sta­tus Informa­tion
[Disabled] [Enabled]
rity device. O.S. will not
show Security Device.
TCG EFI protocol and
INT1A interface will not
be available.
Information only. Dis­plays the Current Sta­tus Informa­tion

WHEA Support Screen

M
WHEA Support [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced Chipse
Version 2.11.1210 - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
r MgmtB
SecuritySave & Ex
Hardware Error Architecture.
: Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F8: Previous Value F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
WHEA Support Screen
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BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN
Version 2.14.1219 - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced RecoveryMain Chipset Server Mgmt Boot Security Save & Exit
: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F8: Previous Value
F9: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
CPU Configuration
Socket 0 CPU Information
Socket 1 CPU Information Socket 2 CPU Information Socket 3 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
2900 MHz
Supported
[Enabled] [All] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]
Socket specific CPU
Information
WHEA Support Fields
SETUP ITEM OPTIONS HELP TEXT COMMENTS
WHEA Sup­port
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[Disabled] [Enabled]
Enable or disable Win-
dows Hardware Error
Architecture. When
Enabled the BIOS would
publishes WHEA-spe-
cific ACPI tables that
describe the platform
error interfaces for the
OS as Spec, and also
implements the ASL code
to support and enable
WHEA capability in the
platform.

Processor 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.
Processor Configuration Screen
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BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN
Processor Configuration Fields
SETUP ITEM OPTIONS HELP TEXT COMMENTS
Socket 0 CPU Infor­mation
Socket 1 CPU Infor­mation
Socket 2 CPU Infor­mation
Socket 3 CPU Infor­mation
CPU Speed
64-bit
Socket specific CPU Information.
Socket specific CPU Information.
Socket specific CPU Information.
Socket specific CPU Information.
Information only. Displays the speed of the processor.
Information only. Displays 64-bit supported or not.
Processor Configuration Fields (Continued)
SETUP ITEM OPTIONS HELP TEXT COMMENTS
Enabled for Win­dows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and
Hyper­threading
Active Pro­cessor Cores
[Disabled] [Enabled]
[All] [1] [2] [3] ...
Disabled for other OS (OS not opti­mized for Hyper­Threading Technol­ogy). When Dis­abled only one thread per enabled core is enabled.
Number of cores to enable in each pro­cessor package.
For Sandy Bridge, it could only enable 1 or more even cores. For Ivy Bridge, it could enable all numbers of cores less than the max cores.
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BIOS ADVANCED SCREEN
Processor Configuration Fields (Continued)
SETUP ITEM OPTIONS HELP TEXT COMMENTS
XD can prevent
certain classes of malicious buf­fer overflow attacks when
combined with a Execute Dis­able Bit
Hardware Prefetcher
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
[Disabled] [Enabled]
[Disabled] [Enabled]
[Disabled] [Enabled]
supporting OS
(Windows Sever
2003 SP1, Win-
dows XP SP2,
SuSE Linux 9.2,
RedHat Enter-
prise 3 Update
3.)
To turn on/off prefetching of adja­cent cache lines.
To turn on/off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher.
Processor Configuration Fields (Continued)
SETUP ITEM OPTIONS HELP TEXT COMMENTS
When enabled, a
Intel Virtual­ization Tech­nology
CPU Power Manage­ment Config­uration
[Disabled] [Enabled]
VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities pro­vided by Vander­pool Technology.
CPU Power Man­agement Configu­ration Parameters
Enable prefetcher DCU Streamer Prefetcher
DCU IP Prefetcher
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[Disabled] [Enabled]
[Disabled] [Enabled]
of next L1 Data line
based upon multi-
ple loads in same
cache line.
Enable prefetcher
of next L1 line
based upon
sequential load his-
tory.
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