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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CAUTIONSAPPEARBEFORETHETEXTITREFERENCES, SIMILARTO
NOTESANDWARNINGS. CAUTIONS, HOWEVER, APPEARINCAPITAL
LETTERSANDCONTAINVITALHEALTHANDSAFETYINFORMATION.
Highlights general or useful information and tips.
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ACRONYMS
Acronyms
T
ERMDEFINITION
TERMDEFINITION
A/DAnalog to Digital
ACPIAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface
ASFAlerting Standard Forum
Active-high (positive true) signals are asserted when in
Asserted
BIOSBasic Input/Output System
BISTBuilt-In Self Test
BMC
Bridge
BSPBootstrap processor
Byte8-bit quantity
CLICommand Line Interface
CMOS
CPUCentral 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
DTCData Transfer Controller
EEPROM
EMPEmergency Management Port
FRUField Replaceable Unit
GB1024 MB.
GPIOGeneral Purpose Input/Out
HSCHot-Swap Controller
HzHertz (1 cycle/second)
2
I
C
IANAInternet Assigned Numbers Authority
IBFInput buffer
ICHI/O Controller Hub
ICMBIntelligent Chassis Management Bus
IERRInternal Error
IPInternet Protocol
IPMBIntelligent Platform Management Bus
IPMIIntelligent 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.
Real-Time Clock. Component of the chipset on the
baseboard.
RTOSReal Time Operation System
SCISerial Communication Interface
SDCSCSI Daughter Card
SDRSensor Data Record
SEEPROM
Serial Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only
Memory
SELSystem Event Log
SERRSystem 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
SMMServer Management Mode
SMSServer Management Software
SNMPSimple Network Management Protocol
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ACRONYMS
T
ERMDEFINITION
SOLSerial Over LAN
UARTUniversal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
UCTUpper Critical Threshold
UDPUser Datagram Protocol
UNCTUpper Non-Critical Threshold
UNRTUpper Non-Recoverable Threshold
WDTWatchdog Timer
Word16-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.
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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ABOUTTHE SERVERINTRODUCTION
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:
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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ABOUTTHE SERVERSYSTEM 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 &
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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ABOUTTHE SERVERSYSTEM 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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ABOUTTHE SERVERPACKAGE 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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ABOUTTHE SERVERA TOUROFTHE 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.ITEMDESCRIPTION
1FansFan module cage
22.5 Hard Drives2.5” hard disk drives (HDD) cage (x8)
2.5” HDD System Component Overview
1-3
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ABOUTTHE SERVERSYSTEM FRONT FEATURES
1234
56
12345678 910
111213
System Front Features
Configuration
2.5” HDD Configuration
2.5” HDD Configuration
2.5” HDD Configuration (Continued)
NO.ITEMDESCRIPTION
5HDD BaysHDD array
6Tape Drive BayInsert a tape drive here
Control Panel
Control Panel Features
2.5” HDD Configuration
NO.ITEMDESCRIPTION
1Optical DriveInsert an optical drive here
2Control PanelControl system
3VGA portConnect a monitor to this port
4USB portUSB ports (2.0 compliant)
1-4
Control Panel Features
Control Panel Features
ITEMICONNAMEDESCRIPTION
1LAN1 LEDLAN access
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ABOUTTHE SERVERSYSTEM REAR FEATURES
1
2
Control Panel Features (Continued)
ITEMICONNAMEDESCRIPTION
2LAN2 LEDL AN access
3LAN3 LEDL AN access
4LAN4 LEDL AN access
5ID LEDLights for system identification
6
7Fault LED
8Fan fault LED
9Power 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)
ITEMICONNAMEDESCRIPTION
13
Identification
Button
Push to activate ID LED
System Rear Features
Configuration
10Reset Button
11NMI buttonAsserts NMI
12Power 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
1-5
System Rear Configuration
System Rear Configuration
NO.ITEMDESCRIPTION
1I/O portsConnect I/O devices to these ports.
2Power Supply UnitPower supply unit (PSU)
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ABOUTTHE SERVERPOWER SUB-SYSTEM
12
3456789
PSU
I/O Features
System Rear I/O Features
System Rear I/O Features
ITEMICONNAMEDESCRIPTION
1Serial portConnect serial devices to this port
2SFP+ portsConnect SPF+ cables
System Rear I/O Features (Continued)
ITEMICONNAMEDESCRIPTION
8
9VGA portConnect a monitor to this port
Identification
Button
Push to activate ID LED
Power Sub-System
3USB portUSB ports (2.0 compliant)
4Dedicated Management LAN Port
5LANLAN access
6Fault LED
7ID LEDLights 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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ABOUTTHE SERVERLED STATUS DEFINITIONS
Note:
Power Supply Units by Model
MODELPSUACINPUT
(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
NAMECOLORCONDITIONDESCRIPTION
ID LEDBlue
Link/
Act
LAN1
LED
Speed
Link/
Act
LAN2
LED
Speed
Green
AmberONLink speed is 1000Mbits/sec
GreenONLink speed is 100Mbits/sec
Green
AmberONLlink speed is 1000Mbits/sec
GreenONLink speed is 100Mbits/sec
BlinkingUnit selected for identification
OFFNo identification requested
ONLAN Link
Blinking
OFFDisconnect
OFF
ONLAN Link
Blinking
OFFDisconnect
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
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ABOUTTHE SERVERLED STATUS DEFINITIONS
Speed
Link / Activity
PIN 1
Location
I/O LED Description (Continued)
NAMECOLORCONDITIONDESCRIPTION
ONLAN Link
Link/
Act
Service
Port
LED
Speed
Green
AmberONLink speed is 1000Mbits/sec
GreenONLink speed is 100Mbits/sec
Blinking
OFFDisconnect
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.
OFFSystem power off
ONFan fault
OFFNo fan fault
BlinkingUnit selected for identification
OFFNo identification requested
Critical Failure: critical
fan, voltage, temperature
state.
Blinking
OFFError has been de-asserted
Non-Critical Failure: non-
critical fan, voltage, temperature state, CPU thermal trip.
Control Panel LED Description (Continued)
NAMECOLORCONDITIONDESCRIPTION
ONLink
LAN1 LEDGreen
Blinking
ONLink
LAN2 LEDGreen
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
OFFNo access (non-SAS)
SEL Cleared
No error
BMC indicating a system
health error
Hard disk drive access (only
on board SATA port)
PSU LED
PSU LED Description
NOFEATURESTATUSDESCRIPTION
GreenNormal operation
1PSU LED
YellowFault
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Installing Hardware
Chapter 2
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INSTALLING HARDWARESAFETY 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 HARDWAREHARD 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.
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 HARDWAREAIR 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 HARDWAREINSTALLINGAN 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 HARDWAREINSTALLINGAN 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 HARDWAREPROCESSORS
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 HARDWAREINSTALLINGA 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
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INSTALLING HARDWAREINSTALLINGA 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 HARDWAREINSTALLINGA 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 HARDWAREMEMORY 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 HARDWAREGENERAL GUIDELINES
Rear
CPU1
G1G2G3H1H2H3F3F2F1E3E2E1
CPU0
A1A2A3B1B2B3
D3D2D1C3C2C1
T3T2T1R3R2R1
CPU3
M3M2M1L3L2L1
CPU2
J1J2J3K1K2K3
N1N2N3P1P2P3
Memory Population Configuration
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INSTALLING HARDWAREMEMORY SUPPORT LIST
Memory Support ListMemory Population Configura-
tions
DIMM Configuration Parameters
PARAMETERPOSSIBLEVALUE
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 2NDIMM2DIMM1DIMM0
1NEmptyEmpty
1NEmptyEmptyDual-rank
SingleRank
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INSTALLING HARDWAREMEMORY 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 2NDIMM2DIMM1DIMM0
1NEmptyEmpty
1NEmpty
1NEmpty
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 2NDIMM2DIMM1DIMM0
1NEmptyDual-rankDual-rank
1NEmpty
Singlerank
1NEmptyDual-rank
1NEmpty
Quadrank
Quadrank
Quadrank
Quadrank
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INSTALLING HARDWAREMEMORY 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 2NDIMM2DIMM1DIMM0
1N
1N
1N
Singlerank
Singlerank
Singlerank
Singlerank
Singlerank
SDualrank
Singlerank
Dual-rank
Dual-rank
1NDual-rankDual-rankDual-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 2NDIMM2DIMM1DIMM0
1NEmptyEmpty
SingleRank
1NEmptyEmptyDual-rank
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INSTALLING HARDWAREREMOVING 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 2NDIMM2DIMM1DIMM0
2NEmpty
2NEmpty
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 2NDIMM2DIMM1DIMM0
2NEmptyDual-rankDual-rank
Removing Memory Modules
HANDLETHEMEMORYMODULEBYTHEEDGESATALLTIMES.
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 HARDWAREINSTALLING 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
!
HANDLETHEMEMORYMODULEBYTHEEDGESATALLTIMES.
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Make sure the notch in the memory board aligns with the
obstruction in the memory slot.
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INSTALLING HARDWAREEXPANSION 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.
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Removing SFP+ Mezzanine Assembly
2. Disconnect the mezzanine card from the linking board.
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 HARDWAREREMOVINGA 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 HARDWAREINSTALLINGA 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 HARDWAREREMOVINGA 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.
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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 HARDWAREREMOVINGA 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 HARDWAREINSTALLINGA 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 HARDWAREINSTALLINGA 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 HARDWAREMAINBOARD 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.
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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 HARDWAREREMOVINGA 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 HARDWAREREMOVINGA 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 HARDWAREREMOVINGA 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 HARDWAREINSTALLINGA 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 HARDWAREINSTALLINGA 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
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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 HARDWAREINSTALLINGA MAINBOARD MODULE
CAUTION!
10
11
12
15
Rear
12.Align mainboard assembly with the tabs on chassis and
slots on rear panel.
!
TOAVOIDDAMAGINGTHECABLES, MAKESURETHECABLESWOULD
NOTGETCAUGHTATMAINBOARDASSEMBLYINSTALLATION.
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 HARDWAREINSTALLINGA 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 HARDWAREPOWER 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 HARDWAREHDD 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 HARDWAREINSTALLINGA 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 HARDWAREAIR 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 HARDWAREINSTALLINGAN 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 HARDWAREHOT 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 HARDWAREFAN 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 HARDWAREINSTALLINGA 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 HARDWARECABLE 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
2-49
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_2HDD_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 FP2x20 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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BIOSBIOS 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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BIOSENTERING 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
KEYOPTIONDESCRIPTION
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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BIOSKEYBOARD COMMANDS
Load Previous Values?
Yes N o
Keyboard Commands (Continued)
KEYOPTIONDESCRIPTION
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)
KEYOPTIONDESCRIPTION
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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BIOSMENU SELECTION BAR
Load Optimized Defaults?
Yes No
Save configuration and exit?
Yes No
Keyboard Commands (Continued)
KEYOPTIONDESCRIPTION
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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BIOSMAIN 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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BIOSMAIN SCREEN
Main Screen Fields
SETUP ITEMOPTIONS
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 ITEMOPTIONS
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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BIOSADVANCED 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 ITEMOPTIONSHELP TEXTCOMMENTS
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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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 SettingsChange PCI Express Devices
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Settings.
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: 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 Subsystem Settings Screen
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PCI Subsystem Settings Screen
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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
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[Auto]
[Disabled]
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set Maximum Payload of PCI
Express Device or allow System
BIDS to select the Value.
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: 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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PCI Express Settings Fields
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[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
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Configuration
Security Device Support
Current Status Information
NO Security Device Found
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[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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ain
t
Serve
oot
it
Trusted Com puting Fields
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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
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Advanced Chipse
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r MgmtB
SecuritySave & Ex
Hardware Error Architecture.
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: 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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AdvancedRecoveryMainChipset 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
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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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)
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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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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)
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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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