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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It

provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/

6015P-8(R). Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced

technicians only.

The SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) is a high-end server based on the

SC816A-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 1U rackmount chassis and the X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8,

a dual processor serverboard that supports Intel

sors at a Front Side (System) Bus speed of 1333/1066/667 MHz and up to 32 GB

of FBD ECC DDR2-667/533 SDRAM.

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Xeon® 5100/5000 series proces-

Preface

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the serv-

er system and describes the main features of the X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 serverboard

and the SC816A-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 chassis, which comprise the SuperServer

6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R).

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6015P-

T(R)/6015P-8(R) into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to pow-

ering up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory

components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual

for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and

information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs

located throughout the system.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview

of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the

SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R).

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 serverboard,

including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer

to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when

reconfi guring the serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC816A-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700

server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when install-

ing, removing or reconfi guring SATA/SCSI or peripheral drives and when replacing

system power supply units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-

tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C: Software Installation

Appendix D: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii

Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2

1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-6

Chapter 2: Server Installation

2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Unpacking the System ................................................................................... 2-1

2-3 Preparing for Setup ........................................................................................ 2-1

2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4

2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ................................................................... 2-8

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..................................................................... 2-10

Chapter 3: System Interface

3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1

3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1

UID ........................................................................................................... 3-1

Power ....................................................................................................... 3-1

3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2

UID ........................................................................................................... 3-2

Overheat/Fan Fail .................................................................................... 3-2

NIC2 ......................................................................................................... 3-2

NIC1 ......................................................................................................... 3-2

HDD .......................................................................................................... 3-3

Power ....................................................................................................... 3-3

3-4 SATA/SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs ...................................................................... 3-3

Chapter 4: System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1

4-2 General Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-2

4-3 ESD Safety Precautions ................................................................................. 4-3

4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Serverboard .............................................................................. 5-1

5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 5-2

5-3 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 5-5

Connecting Data Cables .......................................................................... 5-5

Connecting Power Cables ....................................................................... 5-5

Connecting the Control Panel .................................................................. 5-6

5-4 I/O Ports ......................................................................................................... 5-7

5-5 Installing Memory ........................................................................................... 5-7

5-6 Adding PCI Cards ........................................................................................... 5-9

5-7 Serverboard Details ........................................................................................ 5-9

X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 Layout ...................................................................... 5-10

X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 Quick Reference ...................................................... 5-11

5-8 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-12

Primary ATX Power Connector .............................................................. 5-12

Auxiliary Power Connector ..................................................................... 5-12

NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-12

Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-12

HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-13

NIC1 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13

NIC2 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13

Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 5-13

Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-13

UID Button and LED .............................................................................. 5-14

Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-14

Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ............................................................... 5-14

Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-14

Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-15

Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-15

Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers ...................................................... 5-15

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports .................................................. 5-16

Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 5-16

Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-16

Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-16

SMB ........................................................................................................ 5-17

LAN1/2 ................................................................................................... 5-17

Alarm Reset ........................................................................................... 5-17

Compact Flash Power Header ............................................................... 5-17

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5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-18

Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-18

CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-18

VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-18

Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-19

Compact Flash Master/Slave ................................................................. 5-19

LAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-19

SCSI Controller Enable/Disable ............................................................. 5-20

SCSI Termination Enable/Disable .......................................................... 5-20

SMBus to PCI Slots ............................................................................... 5-20

5-10 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-21

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs .................................................................................. 5-21

Unit Identifi er .......................................................................................... 5-21

5-11 Floppy, IDE, SATA and SCSI Drive Connections ......................................... 5-22

Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-22

IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 5-23

SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 5-23

Ultra320 SCSI Ports ............................................................................... 5-24

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 6-1

6-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-2

6-3 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-3

System Fan Failure .................................................................................. 6-3

Replacing System Fans ........................................................................... 6-3

6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ...................................................................... 6-4

Accessing the Drive Bays ........................................................................ 6-4

SATA/SCSI Drive Installation ................................................................... 6-5

DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ................................................. 6-7

6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-8

6015P-TR/6015P-8R: Power Supply Failure ........................................... 6-8

6015P-TR/6015P-8R: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ............... 6-8

6015P-T/6015P-8: Power Supply Failure ................................................ 6-9

6015P-T/6015P-8: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply .................... 6-9

Chapter 7: BIOS

7-1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7-1

7-2 Running Setup ................................................................................................ 7-2

7-3 Main BIOS Setup ............................................................................................ 7-2

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7-4 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................. 7-6

7-5 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-18

7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-19

7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-20

Appendices:

Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C: Software Installation

Appendix D: System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) is a high-end server that is comprised

of two main subsystems: the SC816A-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 1U server chassis

and the X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 Intel Xeon serverboard. Please refer to our web site for

information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 6015P-

T(R)/6015P-8(R).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been

included with the SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R), as listed below:

 Four (4) 40-mm hot-swap chassis fans (FAN-0085)

 One (1) 3.5" fl oppy drive [FPD-TEAC-S(B)]

 One (1) DVD ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824(B)]

 One (1) front control panel cable (CBL-0087)

 Serial ATA Accessories [6015P-T(R) only]

One (1) backplane (CSE-SAS-816A)

Four (4) hot-swap drive carriers [CSE-PT39(B)]

One (1) IPASS SAS cable (CBL-0108L-02)

 SCSI Accessories [6015P-8(R) only]

One (1) SCSI backplane (CSE-SCA-814S)

Four (4) hot-swap drive carriers [CSE-PT39(B)]

One (1) Ultra320 SCSI cable (CBL-0063L)

 Two (2) CPU passive heatsinks (SNK-P0017)

 One (1) bundled rackmount kit [CSE-PT51(B)]

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) lies the X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8,

a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel 5000P chipset and designed to pro-

vide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8.

(See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the Intel 5000P chipset.)

Processors

The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 supports single or dual Intel dual-core Xeon 5100/5000

series processors. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web

site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 32

GB of ECC FBD (Fully Buffered DIMMs) DDR2-667 or DDR2-533 SDRAM. The

memory is an interleaved confi guration, which requires modules of the same size

and speed to be installed in pairs.

Serial ATA (SATA)

A SATA controller is integrated into the South Bridge of the 5000P chipset to

provide a six-port Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 supported.

The Serial ATA drives are hot-swappable units.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-

swap capability and RAID function of the Serial ATA drives.

Onboard SCSI (6015P-8/6015P-8R only)

An onboard Adaptec AIC-7902 dual-channel SCSI controller in integrated into the

X7DBP-8, which supports 80-pin SCA Ultra320 SCSI hard drives. (Standard 1"

drives are supported. SCA = Single Connection Attachment.) The SCSI drives are

connected to an SCA backplane that provides power, bus termination and confi gura-

tion settings. The SCSI drives are hot-swappable units.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-

swap capability and RAID function of the SCSI drives.

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PCI Expansion Slots

The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 has two Universal PCI slots (two PCI-Express x8 slots and

two PCI-X 133 MHz slots). On the X7DBP-8, the green PCI-X slot supports Zero

Channel RAID cards. The system supports the use of one standard size PCI-X

133 MHz or PCI-Express x8 add-on card and one low profi le PCI-X 133 MHz or

PCI-Express x8 add-on card (with pre-installed riser cards). See Section 5-6 for

details.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

One fl oppy drive controller and one onboard ATA/133 controller are provided to sup-

port up to two IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports include

one COM port (an additional COM header is located on the serverboard), a VGA

(monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit

Ethernet ports. A UID button is included beside the COM1 port.

ATI Graphics Controller

The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 features an integrated ATI video controller based on the

ES1000 graphics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifi cally for servers, featuring

low power consumption, high reliability and superior longevity.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni-

tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU

overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC816A-(R)700/

SC816S-(R)700 server chassis.

System Power: 6015P-T/6015P-8

The SC816A-700 and SC816S-700 (6015P-T/6015P-8) both feature a single 700W

power supply. The system must be shut down and the AC power cord removed

before replacing or performing any service on the power supply unit.

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System Power: 6015P-TR/6015P-8R

The SC816A-R700 and SC816S-R700 (6015P-TR/6015P-8R) feature redundant

700W power supplies consisting of two power modules. The system does not need

to be shut down when replacing or removing a single power supply module.

SATA/SCSI Subsystem

The SC816 chassis supports up to four SATA or SCSI drives. The SATA/SCSI

drives are hot-swappable units and are connected to a backplane that provides

power and control.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-

swap capability of the SATA/SCSI drives.

Front Control Panel

The SC816A-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700's control panel provides you with system

monitoring and control. LEDs indicate UID, system power, HDD activity, network

activity (2) and overheat/fan failure. A main power button and a UID button are

also included.

I/O Backplane

Ports on the I/O backplane include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, PS/2

mouse and keyboard ports, two gigabit Ethernet ports and a UID button/LED. An

external SCSI port is also included on the SC816S-(R)700.

Cooling System

The SC816A-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 chassis has an innovative cooling design that

features four sets of 40-mm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section of

the chassis. There is a "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in BIOS (see Chapter

7) that allows chassis fan speed to be determined by system temperature. The

power supply module(s) also includes a cooling fan.

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Figure 1-1. Intel 5000P/ESB2 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.

Slot 6: PCI-Exp x8/SEPC

Slot 2: PCI-X

LAN Ports (2)

Slot 5: PCI-Express x8

Slot 4: PCI-Express x8

AIC

7902

PXH

Slot 1: PCI-X

Slot 3: PCI- X

82563

CPU1

PCI-Exp

x8

PCI-Exp

x8

PCI-Exp

x4

PCI-Exp

x8

PCI-X 133

Kumeran

1067/1333 MT/s

5000P

MCH

PCI -E x 8

ESB2

PCI 32

ES

1000

CPU2

FBD CH0

FBD CH1

FBD CH2

FBD CH3

PCI -E x 4

3.0 Gb/s

ATA 100

USB 2.0

LPC

FB D DI MM Ban k1

DDR2

SATA Ports (6)

IDE Ports (2)

USB Ports (5)

S I/O BIOS

FB D DI MM Ban k2

FB D DI MM Ban k3

FB D DI MM Ban k4

Note: the AIC-7902 SCSI controller is included with the 6015P-8/6015P-8R (X7DBP-

8 serverboard) only.

Kybd/

Mouse

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Floppy

COM

Ports (2)

Parallel

Port

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/

6015P-8(R) up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable

you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick

setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processors and memory

preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, pro-

cessors, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each

step for details on installing specifi c components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) was shipped

in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you

should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-

8(R). It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid

areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated. You

will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Be sure to read the Rack

and Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) was shipped in should include

two sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws

you will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order

given to complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please

read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined

in the sections that follow.

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Choosing a Setup Location

- Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door

completely (~25 inches).

- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for

suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

- This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

- This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according

to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

! !

Warnings and Precautions!

Rack Precautions

- Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the

fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

- In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.

- In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

- Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the

rack.

- You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more simul-

taneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

- Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.

- Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the

rails.

- Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack fi rst, and then

work up.

- Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from

power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power

failure.

-

Allow the hot plug SATA/SCSI drives and power supply modules to cool before

touching them.

-

Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-

ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the

room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an

environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-

ture (Tmra).

Reduced Airfl ow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required

for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not

arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power

supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have

on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of

equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself

should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec-

tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power

strips, etc.).

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) into a

rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted into

a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack

units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.

You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit

you are using.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

You should have received two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each

assembly consists of two sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures directly

to the server chassis and an outer fi xed rack rail that secures directly to the rack

itself (see Figure 2-1). Two pairs of short brackets to be used on the front side of

the outer rails are also included.

Installing the Inner Rails

Both the left and right side inner rails have been pre-attached to the chassis.

Proceed to the next step.

Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

(right side rail shown)

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Installing the Outer Rails

Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach

a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear

side of the right outer rail. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper

distance so that the rail can fi t snugly into the rack. Secure the short bracket to the

front side of the outer rail with two M4 screws and the long bracket to the rear side

of the outer rail with three M4 screws. Repeat these steps for the left outer rail.

Locking Tabs

Both chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions. The fi rst is to

lock the server into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack, which is

its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also lock the server in place when fully

extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of

the rack when you pull it out for servicing.

Figure 2-2. Installing the Rack Rails

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Installing the Server into the Rack

You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next

step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chas-

sis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails,

keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking

tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-3.

When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the

locking tabs "click".

Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack

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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

To install the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped

brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow

the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned

to balance the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on your

server, remove it. Then attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis,

then the two rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate the

width of the telco rack. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening

the brackets to the rack.

Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) in the rack, you will need to open the

top cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections

have been made.

1. Accessing the inside of the system (see Figure 2-5)

First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it

locks (you will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chas-

sis to release the top cover (1). Push the cover away from you (toward the rear of

the chassis) until it stops (2). You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to

gain full access to the inside of the server.

To remove the system from the rack completely, depress the locking tabs in the

chassis rails (push the right-side tab down and the left-side tab up) to continue to

pull the system out past the locked position.

2. Check the CPUs (processors)

You may have one or two processors already installed in the serverboard. Each

processor needs a heatsink installed. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor

and heatsink installation.

3. Check the system memory

Your server system may have come with system memory already installed. Make

sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding system memory,

refer to Chapter 5.

4. Installing add-on cards

If desired, you can install add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for details

on installing PCI add-on cards.

5. Check all cable connections and airfl ow

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the

chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA/SCSI

drives and SATA/SCSI backplane have been properly installed and all connections

have been made.

1. Accessing the drive bays

All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD-

ROM and fl oppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The

SATA/SCSI disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis

without removing the top chassis cover.

2. DVD-ROM and fl oppy disk drives

A slim DVD-ROM and fl oppy drive should be preinstalled in your server. Refer

to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM and/or fl oppy disk drive to the

system.

3. Check the SATA/SCSI disk drives

Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or

more drives already installed. If you need to install SATA/SCSI drives, please

refer to Chapter 6.

4. Check the airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by fi ve sets of 40-mm fans (each set of fans consists of two

fans that are mounted back to back). The system component layout was care-

fully designed to direct suffi cient cooling airfl ow to the components that generate

the most heat. Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a

way that they do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.

5. Supplying power to the system

The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the

power cord(s) from the power supply module(s) into a high-quality power strip

that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended

that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) source.

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the chassis control panel as well as others on the

SATA/SCSI drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of

the system as well as the activity and health of specifi c components. There are

also two buttons on the chassis control panel. This chapter explains the meanings

of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are (in order

from left to right) a UID button and a power on/off button.

 UID:

the front and rear of the chassis for easy system location in large stack confi gura-

tions. The LED will remain on until the button is pushed a second time. Another

UID button on the rear of the chassis serves the same function.

Depressing the UID (unit identifi er) button illuminates an LED on both

 POWER: This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off

the main system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the

main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC816A-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 chas-

sis has six LEDs, which provide you with critical information related to different parts

of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and

any corrective action you may need to take.

 UID: This LED turns on when either the front or the rear UID button is pushed.

Pushing either button a second time will turn this LED off.



Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED fl ashes it indicates a fan failure. When

on continuously (on and not fl ashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may

be caused by cables obstructing the airfl ow in the system or the ambient room

temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all

fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that

the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed prop-

erly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain fl ashing or on as long as the overheat

condition exists.

2

 NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing.

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 NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing.

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 HDD: Indicates hard drive activity. On the SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P-

8(R) this light indicates SATA/SCSI and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.

 Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply

module(s). With the 6015P-8/6015P-T, this LED should always be green when the

system is operating. On the 6015P-8R/6015P-TR, this LED turns amber in the event

of a power supply failure or if a power supply cord is disconnected or loose.

3-4 SATA/SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs

6015P-T(R): Each Serial ATA drive carrier has two LEDs.

 Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SATA drive car-

rier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED

to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

 Red: The red LED indicates two states. When blinking, it indicates the drive

is rebuilding. When solid, it indicates a drive failure. If a SATA drive fails, you

should be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter

6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.

6015P-8(R): Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs.

 Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SCSI drive car-

rier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SCSI SCA backplane enables this

LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

 Red: The SAF-TE compliant backplane activates the red LED to indicate a

drive failure. If one of the SCSI drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system

management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed

SCSI drives.

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Notes

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Chapter 4: System Safety

Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

!

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm

and the SuperServer 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) from damage:

 Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as

the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical

outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power

from the system.

 Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.

 Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or

installing main system components, such as the serverboard, memory

modules and the DVD-ROM and fl oppy drives. When disconnecting power,

you should fi rst power down the system with the operating system and then

unplug the power cords of all the power supply units in the system.

 When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is

familiar with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power

if necessary.

 Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This

is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock.

Use extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any

electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

 Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection

from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifi cally

designed as electrical insulators.

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 The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be

plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

 Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard

battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure

4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to

the manufacturer's instructions.

 DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with

a DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and

hazardous radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in

any unconventional way.

 Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-

ture Coeffi cient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service

technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one

replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.

4-2 General Safety Precautions

!

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

 Keep the area around the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) clean and free of clutter.

 The 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) weighs approximately 57/60 lbs (25.9/27.3 kg.)

when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should

lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your

back straight and lift with your legs. Don't use the handles to lift the chassis;

the handles should only be used to pull the server out of the rack.

 Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been

removed away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally

be stepped on.

 While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and

unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits

or be pulled into a cooling fan.

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 Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal

conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into

contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.

 After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure

it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections

have been made.

4-3 ESD Precautions

!

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical

charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to

neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic com ponents and printed

circuit boards. The following measures are generally suffi cient to neutralize this

difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:

 Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

 Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic

bags until ready for use.

 Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic

bag.

 Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which

may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.

 Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral

chips, memory modules or contacts.

 When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

 Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when

not in use.

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 For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and

the serverboard.

4-4 Operating Precautions

!

Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the

6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty

damage to the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) system can occur if this practice is not

strictly followed.

Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery

LITHIUM BATTERY

LITHIUM BATTERY

OR

BATTERY HOLDER BATTERY HOLDER

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Chapter 5

Advanced Serverboard Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the

X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install

add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a

layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close

the chassis completely when you have fi nished working on the serverboard to

protect and cool the system suffi ciently.

5-1 Handling the Serverboard

Static electrical discharge can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam-

age to printed circuit boards, it is important to handle them very carefully (see

Chapter 4). Also note that the size and weight of the serverboard can cause

it to bend if handled improperly, which may result in damage. To prevent the

serverboard from bending, keep one hand under the center of the board to sup-

port it when handling. The following measures are generally suffi cient to protect

your equipment from static discharge.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic

bag.

• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,

memory modules or gold contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic

bags when not in use.

Unpacking

The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When

unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.

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5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation

When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label

area of the fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive

!

IMPORTANT! Always connect the power cord last and remove it fi rst before

adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you

install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the heatsink and fan.

The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 can support either one or two dual-core Xeon processors

5100/5000 series. If installing one processor only, install it into CPU socket #1.

Notes:

1. Intel's boxed Xeon CPU package contains a CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If

you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel-certifi ed multi-direc-

tional heatsinks and fans.

surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system

from booting up.

2. When purchasing a Xeon 5100/5000 series processor or when receiving a

serverboard with one pre-installed, make sure that the CPU plastic cap is in place

and none of the CPU pins are bent; otherwise, contact the retailer immediately.

Installing the Processor

1. A black PnP cap is attached to the

load plate to protect the CPU socket.

Press the load lever down and away

from the retention clasp to release the

load plate from its locked position.

2. Gently lift the load lever to open the

load plate.

Load lever

PnP cap

Load plate released

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3. Use your thumb and your index

fi nger to hold the CPU at opposite

sides.

4. Align pin1 of the CPU (the corner

marked with a triangle) with the

notched corner of the CPU socket.

5. Find the corner of the CPU that

has a semi-circle cutout below a gold

dot (CPU key). This corner should be

aligned with the cutout on the socket

(socket key).

6. Once aligned, carefully lower the

CPU straight down into the socket.

Do not drop the CPU on the socket,

do not move the CPU horizontally

or vertically and do not rub the CPU

against any surface or any of the

contacts, which may damage the

CPU and/or contacts.

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Gold dot

Socket key

CPU key

Notched corner

CPU pin 1

7. With the CPU in the socket, in-

spect the four corners of the CPU

to make sure that it is properly

installed.

8. Use your thumb to gently push the

load lever down until it snaps into the

retention clasp.

9. If the CPU is properly installed

into the socket, the PnP cap will be

automatically released from the load

plate when the lever locks. Remove

the cap. Repeat steps to install a

second CPU if desired.

Warning! Keep the plastic PnP cap.

The serverboard must be shipped

with the PnP cap properly installed

to protect the CPU socket. Ship-

ment without the PnP cap properly

installed will void the warranty.

Load lever

CPU installed in socket

PnP cap released

from load plate

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Installing the Heatsink

1. Do not apply any thermal grease

to the heatsink or the CPU die; the

required amount has already been

applied.

2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU

so that the four mounting holes are

aligned with those on the (preinstalled)

heatsink retention mechanism.

3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e.

the #1 and the #2 screws) until just

snug. Do not fully tighten the screws

or you may damage the CPU.)

4. Add the two remaining screws then

fi nish the installation by fully tightening

all four screws.

Removing the Heatsink

Warning! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be

removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please

!

1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the serverboard in the sequence as

show in the picture above.

2. Hold the heatsink and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do

not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink!!)

follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the

CPU socket.

3. Once the heatsink is loose, remove it from the CPU socket.

4. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease.

Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before you re-install the

heatsink.

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5-3 Connecting Cables

Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to

the serverboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and

control panel and the power cables.

Connecting Data Cables

The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been

carefully routed in preconfi gured systems to prevent them from blocking the fl ow

of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back. If you need to

disconnect any of these cables, you should take care to reroute them as they

were originally after reconnecting them (make sure the red wires connect to the

pin 1 locations). If you are confi guring the system, keep the airfl ow in mind when

routing the cables. The following data cables (with their serverboard connector

locations noted) should be connected. See the serverboard layout diagram in this

chapter for connector locations.

 Floppy Drive cable (JFDD1)

 DVD-ROM drive cable (IDE#1)

 Control Panel cable (JF1, see next page)

 6015 P-T(R) : Serial ATA c ables (I- SATA0 ~3)

 6015P-8(R): SCSI cables (JA1, JB1)

Connecting Power Cables

The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 has a proprietary 20-pin primary power supply connec-

tor designated "JWR1" for connection to the ATX power supply. Connect the

appropriate connector from the power supply to JWR1 to supply power to the

serverboard. See the Connector Defi nitions section in this chapter for power

connector pin defi nitions.

In addition, your power supply must be connected to the 10-pin Auxiliary Power

connection at JPWR1.

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Connecting the Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure

5-1 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indi-

cators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of

each header.

All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cable to simplify their

connection. The red wire in the ribbon cable plugs into pin 1 of JF1. Connect

the other end of the cable to the Control Panel printed circuit board, located just

behind the system status LEDs in the chassis.

See the Connector Defi nitions section in this chapter for details and pin descrip-

tions of JF1.

Figure 5-1. Front Control Panel Header Pins (JF1)

20 19

Ground

x (key)

Power LED

HDD LED

NIC1

NIC2

OH/Fan Fail LED

Power Fail LED

UID LED

Ground

2 1

NMI

x (key)

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

PB UID

Power

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5-4 I/O Ports

The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See
Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

Figure 5-2. Rear Panel I/O Ports

Note: the X7DBP-8 also has an external SCSI port located to the right of the VGA

port.

5-5 Installing Memory

Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.

CAUTION

Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules

to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is inter-

leaved to improve performance (see step 1).

DIMM Installation (See Figure 5-3)

1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots. The memory

scheme is interleaved so you must install two modules at a time, beginning with

slots 1A and 2A, then slots 3A and 4A and so on. Refer to the DIMM Confi gura-

tion chart on the following page.

2. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along

the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incorrectly.

3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot.

Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above).

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Memory Support

The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 supports up to 32 GB of ECC FBD (Fully Buffered DIMM)

DDR2-667 or DDR2-533 SDRAM. The memory is an interleaved confi guration,

which requires modules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs. You

should not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds. See Figure 5-3 for installing

and removing memory modules.

Optimized DIMM Configurations

Branch 0 Branch 1
Number of
DIMMs
2 DIMMs 1A
4 DIMMs 1A
6 DIMMs 1A 1B --- --- 2A 2B --- --- 3A --- --- --- 4A --- --- --­8 DIMMs 1A 1B

Notes: i. DIMM slot# indicates a populated DIMM slot; “---“ indicates an unpopulated

DIMM. ii. Both FBD 533 MHz and 667MHz DIMMs are supported, however you must
populate with memory modules of the same speed and type. iii. Interleaved memory
is supported when pairs of DIMM modules are installed. To optimize memory
performance, populate with pairs of memory modules in both Branch 0 and Branch 1.

iv. For memory to work properly, you need to follow these restrictions.

Bank 1

(Channel 0)

--- --- ---

--- --- ---

--- ---

Bank 2
(Channel 1)

--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

2A

--- --- ---

2A

2A 2B

--- ---

Bank 3
(Channel 2)

--- --- ---

3A

3A 3B

--- ---

Bank 4
(Channel 3)

--- --- ---

4A

4A 4B

--- ---

Figure 5-3. Installing DIMM into Slot

Notch

Release

Tab

To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to

the bottom notch.

To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each release tab outward to free the DIMM from

the slot.

Note: Notch

should align

with its

receptive point

on the slot

Notch

Release

Tab

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5-6 Adding PCI Cards

1. PCI Expansion Slots

The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 has two Universal PCI expansion slots, which includes two

PCI-Express x8 slots and two PCI-X 133 MHz slots. (On the X7DBP-8, one of the

133 MHz PCI-X slots supports Zero Channel RAID cards.) The SC816A-(R)700/

SC816S-(R)700 chassis can support the use of one standard size PCI-X 133 MHz

or PCI-Express x8 add-on card and one low profi le PCI-X 133 MHz or PCI-Express

x8 add-on card (with pre-installed riser cards).

2. PCI Card Installation

Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure you install it into the riser card and

slot that supports the speed of the card (see step 1 above). The system should

be powered off when installing cards.

Begin by removing the top chassis cover. Both riser cards are attached to a bracket

that runs length-wise through the chassis. Remove the three screws that secure

the riser cards to the rear of the chassis and the screw that secures the bracket to

the chassis then lift the bracket/riser card assembly from the chassis. Insert the

PCI card(s) into the correct riser slot(s), pushing down with your thumbs evenly on

both sides of the card - note that each add-on card attaches to the riser card with

a single screw. After the card(s) have been installed, position the bracker/riser card

assembly back on the chassis making sure the cards insert properly into the slots

on the board, then secure it with the same four screws you removed previously.

Finish by replacing the chassis cover.

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5-7 Serverboard Details

Figure 5-4. SUPER X7DBP-8 Layout*

(not drawn to scale)

U320 SCSI CH B

JB1

SUPER X7DBP-8

AIC-7902

JPA2

0~3

COM2

JPA3

JWOL

JWOR

100 MHz PCI-X (ZCR)

JA1

U320 SCSI CH A

PCI-E x8

J18

JPA1

ISATA

JPB1

Speaker

BIOS

133 MHz PCI-X

PCI-E x8

PXH

JBT1

VGA

COM1

ESB2

Battery

JPL1

JPL2

Mouse

ES

1000

JPG1

Key-

board

SIM1U IPMI

DIMM 1B

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2B

DIMM 2A

LAN1LAN2

DIMM 3B

DIMM 3A

USB0/1

DIMM 4B

DIMM 4A

JFDD1

IDE #1

IDE #2

5000P

JCF2

JWF2

JCF1
JWF1

ISATA5

ISATA4

JUSB2

JUSB3

JL1JOH1

CPU 2 CPU 1

JPWR1JWR1

JF1

FAN9 /10 FAN1/2FAN3/4FAN5/6FA N7/8

JWD

JRST1

Notes:

Jumpers not noted are for test purposes only.

The X7DBP-i shares the same layout but does not include SCSI connections, jumpers or compo-

nents. The IDE#2 slot is for Compact Flash card use only. To use, close jumper JCF2 and connect the

compact fl ash power to JWF2.

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X7DBP-8/X7DBP-i Quick Reference

Jumper Description Default Setting

JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-9)

JCF1 IDE#1 Compact Flash M/Slave Select Closed (Master)

JCF2 IDE#2 Compact Flash M/Slave Select Open (Slave)

2

C1/JI2C2 SMBus to PCI-X/E Slots En/Disable Open (Disabled)

JI

JPA1* SCSI Controller Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPA2/JPA3* SCSI ChA/ChB Termination En/Dis Open (Enabled)

JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPL1/ JPL2 JLAN1/JLAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JWD Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset)

Connector Description

COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Port/Header

FAN 1-10** Fan Headers 1-10

IDE#1 IDE Hard Drive Connector

IDE#2 Compact Flash Card Connector

J18 System Management Bus Header

JA1/JB1* SCSI Channel A & B Connectors

JF1 Front Control Panel Connector

JFDD1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector

JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

JOH1 Overheat LED

JPB1 UID (Unit Identifi er) Button/LED

JPWR1 Auxiliary Power Connector

JRST1 Alarm Reset

JUSB2/JUSB3 Extra USB Headers (JUSB2/3 and JUSB4)

JWF1 Compact Flash Card Power Connector (for IDE#1)

JWF2 Compact Flash Card Power Connector (for IDE#2)

JWOL Wake-on-LAN Header

JWOR Wake-on-Ring Header

JWR1 Primary 20-Pin ATX Power Connector (Proprietary)

LAN1/2 G-bit Ethernet Ports

ISATA0~5 Intel Serial ATA Ports/Connectors

SIM 1U IPMI IPMI Connector

USB0/1 USB Ports

*X7DBP-8 only

**Proprietary fan headers; each header has 6 pins and supports two fans.

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5-8 Connecting Cables

Primary ATX Power
Connector

The primary power supply connector

(JWR1) is a proprietary design with

unique pinouts and requires the cor-

rect proprietary power supply to oper-

ate. Refer to the table on the right for

the pin defi nitions of the JWR1 main

power connector. You must also con-

nect the JPWR1 power connector to

your power supply (see below).

Auxiliary Power Connector

In addition to the Primary ATX power

connector (above), the 10-pin power

connector at JPWR1 must also be

connected to your power supply. See

the table on the right for pin defi ni-

tions. Note that the pin arrangement

is different than usual, with pins 1 and

2 on opposite sides.

ATX Power 20-pin Connector

Pin Defi nitions (JWR1)

Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition

11 Ground 1 Ground

12 +5V 2 Ground

13 +5V 3 Ground

14 +3.3V 4 Ground

15 +3.3V 5 Ground

16 +5VSB 6 Ground

17 +12V 7 Ground

18 +12V 8 +12V

19 +12V

20 NC 10 +12V

Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition

1 SMBus I

3 SMBus I

5 Ground 6 Power Good

7 Power On 8 -12V

9 NC 10 No pin

1

Required Connection

Secondary Power Connector

Pin Defi nitions (JPWR1)

2

2

Required Connection

9 +12V

C Clock 2 Ground

C Data 4 Power Fail

2

2

1

NMI Button

The non-maskable interrupt button

header is located on pins 19 and 20

of JF1. Refer to the table on the right

for pin defi nitions.

Power LED

The Power LED connection is located

on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the

table on the right for pin defi nitions.

NMI Button

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition

19 Control

20 Ground

Power LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition

15 Vcc

16 Control

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HDD LED

The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED

connection is located on pins 13 and

14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive

LED cable to display disk activity.

Refer to the table on the right for pin

defi nitions.

NIC1 LED

The NIC1 (Network Interface Control-

ler) LED connection is located on pins

11 and 12 of JF1. Attach the NIC1

LED cable to display network activity.

Refer to the table on the right for pin

defi nitions.

NIC2 LED

The NIC2 (Network Interface Control-

ler) LED connection is located on pins

9 and 10 of JF1. Attach the NIC2

LED cable to display network activity.

Refer to the table on the right for pin

defi nitions.

HDD LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition

13 Vcc

14 HD Active

NIC1 LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition

11 Vcc

12 Ground

NIC2 LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition

9 Vcc

10 Ground

Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)

Connect an LED to the OH connection

on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad-

vanced warning of chassis overheat-

ing or fan fail. Refer to the table on

the right for pin defi nitions.

Power Fail LED

The Power Fail LED connection is

located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer

to the table on the right for pin defi ni-

tions. This only applies to redundant

power supplies and so does not apply

to the 6015P-T or the 6015P-8.

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OH/Fan Fail LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition

7 Vcc

8 Ground

Power Fail LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition

5 Vcc

6 Ground

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UID Button and LED

A Unit Identifi er button/LED is located

on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it

to the hardware reset switch on the

computer case. Refer to the table on

the right for pin defi nitions.

Power Button

The Power Button connection is

located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Mo-

mentarily contacting both pins will

power on/off the system. This button

can also be confi gured to function

as a suspend button (see the Power

Button Mode setting in BIOS). To turn

off the power when set to suspend

mode, depress the button for at least

4 seconds. Refer to the table on the

right for pin defi nitions.

UID Button/LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition

3 UID Button

4 UID LED

Power Button

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition

1 PW_ON

2 Ground

Universal Serial Bus
(USB0/1)

Two Universal Serial Bus ports are

located beside the PS/2 keyboard/

mouse ports. USB0 is the bottom

connector and USB1 is the top con-

nector. See the table on the right for

pin defi nitions.

Chassis Intrusion

A Chassis Intrusion header is located

at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable

to inform you of a chassis intrusion.

Universal Serial Bus

Pin Defi nitions (USB0/1)

USB0
Pin # Defi nition

1 +5V 1 +5V

2 PO- 2 PO-

3 PO+ 3 PO+

4 Ground 4 Ground

5 N/A 5 Key

Chassis Intrusion

Pin Defi nitions (JL1)

Pin# Defi nition

1 Intrusion Input

2 Ground

USB1
Pin # Defi nition

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Serial Ports

The COM1 serial port is located beside

the mouse port. COM2 is a header on

the serverboard (see serverboard

layout for location). See the table on

the right for pin defi nitions.

Fan Headers

The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 has fi ve fan

headers, each of which supports

two fans (designated Fan1 through

Fan10). Fan speed is controlled via

Thermal Management with a BIOS

setting. See the table on the right for

pin defi nitions.

Serial Port Pin Defi nitions

(COM1/COM2)

Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition

1 DCD 6 DSR

2 RXD 7 RTS

3 TXD 8 CTS

4 DTR 9 RI

5 Ground 10 NC

Note: Pin 10 is included on the header but not on

the port. NC indicates no connection.

Fan Header Pin Defi nitions

(FAN1-FAN10)

Defi nition Pin# Color

Fan PWR 1 Red

Tachometer 2 Yellow

GND 3 Black

GND 4 Grey

Tachometer 5 White

Fan PWR 6 Orange

Universal Serial Bus
Headers

Three USB headers (USB2/3

and USB4) are included on the

serverboard. These may be used for

front side access. A USB cable (not

included) is needed for the connec-

tion. See the table on the right for

pin defi nitions.

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Universal Serial Bus Headers

Pin Defi nitions (JUSB2/JUSB3)

USB2
Pin # Defi nition

1 +5V 1 +5V

2 PO- 2 PO-

3 PO+ 3 PO+

4 Ground 4 Ground

5 Key 5 NC

USB3, USB4
Pin # Defi nition

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ATX PS/2 Keyboard and
PS/2 Mouse Ports

The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2

mouse ports are located beside the

LAN ports. See the table on the right

for pin defi nitions.

Overheat LED

Connect an LED to the JOH1 header

to provide warning of a chassis over-

heating condition. See the table on the

right for pin defi nitions.

PS/2 Keyboard and

Mouse Ports

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition

1 Data

2NC

3 Ground

4 VCC

5 Clock

6NC

Overheat LED

Pin Defi nitions

(JOH1)

Pin# Defi nition

1 +5V

2 OH Active

Wake-On-LAN

The Wake-On-LAN header is desig-

nated JWOL. See the table on the

right for pin defi nitions. You must

enable the LAN Wake-Up setting in

BIOS to use this feature. You must

also have a LAN card with a Wake-

on-LAN connector and cable.

Wake-On-Ring

The Wake-On-Ring header is desig-

nated JWOR. This function allows

your computer to receive and "wake-

up" by an incoming call to the modem

when in suspend state. See the table

on the right for pin defi nitions. You

must have a WOR card and cable to

use this feature.

Wake-On-LAN

Pin Defi nitions

(JWOL)

Pin# Defi nition

1 +5V Standby

2 Ground

3 Wake-up

Wake-On-Ring

Pin Defi nitions

(JWOR)

Pin# Defi nition

1 Ground (Black)

2 Wake-up

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SMB

The System Management Bus header

(for the PCI bus) designated J18 is

located near the battery. Connect the

appropriate cable here to utilize SMB

on your system. See the table on the

right for pin defi nitions.

LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports)

Two Ethernet ports (designated LAN1

and LAN2) are located beside the

VGA port on the I/O backplane. These

ports accept RJ45 type cables.

Alarm Reset (JRST1)

SMB Header

Pin Defi nitions (J17)

Pin# Defi nition

1 Data

2 Ground

3 Clock

4 No Connection

The system will notify you in the event

of a power supply failure. This feature

assumes that Supermicro redundant

power supply units are installed in the

chassis. Connect a microswitch to the

JRST1 header to disable the power

supply fail alarm. Note: the 6015P-

T/6015P-8 has only a single power

supply so this header is unused

Compact Flash Power
Header

When using a compact fl ash device in

the IDE#1 or IDE#2 slot, you must set

the slot as master slave with the JCF1

and JCF2 jumpers (see next section)

and provide a power connection on

the JWF1 (for IDE#1) and JWF2 (for

IDE#2) headers.

Alarm Reset

Pin Defi nitions (JRST1)

Pin# Defi nition

2 +5V

1 Ground

Compact Flash Power Header

Pin Defi nitions (JWF1/JWF2)

Pin# Defi nition

1 +5V

2 Ground

3 Signal from jumper

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5-9 Jumper Settings

Explanation of
Jumpers

To modify the operation of the

serverboard, jumpers can be used

to choose between optional settings.

Jumpers create shorts between two

pins to change the function of the

connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with a

square solder pad on the printed circuit

board. See the diagram at right for

an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.

Refer to the serverboard layout page

for jumper locations.

Note: On two-pin jumpers, "Closed"

means the jumper is on and "Open"

means the jumper is off the pins.

CMOS Clear

Connector

Pins

Jumper

Setting

321

321

JBT1 is used to clear CMOS and will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins,

this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents

of CMOS.

To clear CMOS,

1) First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s)

2) With the power disconnected, short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as

a small screwdriver

3) Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device)

4) Reconnect the power cord(s) and power on the system.

Note: Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.

VGA Enable/Disable

VGA Enable/Disable

JPG1 allows you to enable or disable

the VGA port. The default position

is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA.

See the table on the right for jumper

settings.

Jumper Settings (JPG1)

Jumper Setting Defi nition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled

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Watch Dog Enable/Disable

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

JWD controls the Watch Dog func-

tion. Watch Dog is a system monitor

that can reboot the system when a

software application is “hung up”. Pins

1-2 will cause WD to reset the system

if an application is hung up. Pins 2-3

will generate a non-maskable interrupt

signal for the application that is hung

up. See the table on the right for jump-

er settings. Watch Dog must also be

enabled in BIOS.

Note: When enabled, the user needs

to write their own application software

to disable the Watch Dog Timer.

Compact Flash Master/
Slave

The JCF1 and JCF2 jumpers allow

you to assign either master or slave

status IDE#1 and IDE#2 slots re-

spectively for compact fl ash card use.

(Leave JCF1 open to use for an IDE

device.) See the table on the right for

jumper settings.

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings (JWD)

Jumper Setting Defi nition

Pins 1-2 Reset

Pins 2-3 NMI

Open Disabled

Compact Flash

Master/Slave

Jumper Settings (JCF1, JCF2)

Jumper Setting Defi nition

Closed Master

Open Slave

LAN Enable/Disable

Change the setting of jumper JPL1 or

JPL2 to enable or disable the onboard

LAN ports LAN1 and LAN2, respec-

tively. See the table on the right for

jumper settings. The default setting

is enabled

LAN Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings (JPL1, JPL2)

Jumper Setting Defi nition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled

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SCSI Controller Enable/
Disable (6015P-8R/8 only)

Jumper JPA1 is used to enable or dis-

able the onboard SCSI controller. The

default setting is on pins 1-2 to enable

SCSI. See the table on the right for

jumper settings.

SCSI Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings (JPA1)

Both Jumpers Defi nition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled

SCSI Termination Enable/
Disable (6015P-8R/8 only)

Jumpers JPA2/JPA3 are used to en-

able or disable termination for the

SCSI Channel A (JPA2) and Channel B

(JPA3) connectors. The default setting

is open to enable termination. See the

table on the right for jumper settings.

Note: In order for the SCSI drives to

function properly, please do not change

the default setting (enabled) set by the

manufacturer.

SMBus to PCI Slots

Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you

to connect

the System Management Bus

default setting is open to disable the

connection. See the table on the right

for jumper settings.

the PCI-X/PCI-E slots to

. The

SCSI Term. Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings (JPA2/JPA3)

Jumper Setting Defi nition

Open Enabled

Closed Disabled

SMBus to PCI

Jumper Settings (JI2C1, JI2C2)

Jumper Setting Defi nition

Closed Enabled

Open Disabled

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5-10 Onboard Indicators

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs

The Ethernet ports (located beside

the VGA port) have two LEDs. On

each port, one LED indicates activity

while the other LED may be green,

amber or off to indicate the speed of

the connection. See the table on the

right for the functions associated with

the connection speed LED.

Unit Identifi er

(Connection Speed Indicator)

LAN LED

LED Color Defi nition

Off 10 MHz

Green 100 MHz

Amber 1 GHz

A Unit Identifi er (UID) feature on the

server makes it easy to locate the unit

in a large stack. While servicing the

system, if you fi nd you need to work

on the other side of the unit, push the

UID button (located on the far left of

the control panel on the front and to

the right of the VGA port on the rear

of the chassis) to illuminate an LED on

the other side of the chassis. When

you walk around to the other side of

the rack, the unit will then be easy to

spot. The LED will remain on until the

UID button is pushed again. The rear

chassis UID is a button and LED in

one. The front control panel includes

a separate LED and button.

UID: Front Chassis Location

Button

LED

UID: Rear Chassis Location

VGA Port

Button/LED

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5-11 Floppy, IDE, SATA and SCSI Drive Connections

Note the following when connecting the fl oppy and hard disk drive cables:

• The fl oppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires.

• A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.

• A single fl oppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide

for two fl oppy disk drives. The connector with twisted wires always connects to

drive A, and the connector that does not have twisted wires always connects to

drive B.

Floppy Connector

The fl oppy connector is designated

JFDD1. See the table below for pin

defi nitions.

Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition

1 Ground 2 FDHDIN

3 Ground 4 Reserved

5 Key 6 FDEDIN

7 Ground 8 Index

9 Ground 10 Motor Enable

11 Ground 12 Drive Select B

13 Ground 14 Drive Select B

15 Ground 16 Motor Enable

17 Ground 18 DIR

19 Ground 20 STEP

21 Ground 22 Write Data

23 Ground 24 Write Gate

25 Ground 26 Track 00

27 Ground 28 Write Protect

29 Ground 30 Read Data

31 Ground 32 Side 1 Select

Floppy Drive Connector

Pin Defi nitions (JFDD1)

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IDE Connectors

The IDE connectors are desig-

nated IDE#1 and IDE#2. See

the table on the right for pin

defi nitions.

IDE Drive Connectors

Pin Defi nitions (IDE#1, IDE#2)

Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition

1 Reset IDE 2 Ground

3 Host Data 7 4 Host Data 8

5 Host Data 6 6 Host Data 9

7 Host Data 5 8 Host Data 10

9 Host Data 4 10 Host Data 11

11 Host Data 3 12 Host Data 12

13 Host Data 2 14 Host Data 13

15 Host Data 1 16 Host Data 14

17 Host Data 0 18 Host Data 15

19 Ground 20 Key

21 DRQ3 22 Ground

23 I/O Write 24 Ground

25 I/O Read 26 Ground

27 IOCHRDY 28 BALE

29 DACK3 30 Ground

31 IRQ14 32 IOCS16

33 Addr1 34 Ground

35 Addr0 36 Addr2

37 Chip Select 0 38 Chip Select 1

39 Activity 40 Ground

SATA Ports

There are no jumpers to con-

fi gure the onboard SATA ports.

See the table on the right for

pin defi nitions.

SATA Port Pin Defi nitions

(ISATA0 - ISATA5)

Pin # Defi nition

1 Ground

2TXP

3TXN

4 Ground

5RXN

6RXP

7 Ground

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Ultra320 SCSI Ports (6015P­8/6015P-8R only)

There are two SCSI ports on the

6015P- 8/6 015P- 8R. SCSI Channel

A is designated JA1 and SCSI

Channel B is designated JB1.

Refer to the table at right for the

pin defi nitions.

Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition

1 +DB (12) 35 -DB (12)

2 +DB (13) 36 -DB (13)

3 +DB (14) 37 -DB (14)

4 +DB (15) 38 -DB (15)

5 +DB (P1) 39 -DB (P1)

6 +DB (0) 40 -DB (0)

7 +DB (1) 41 -DB (1)

8 +DB (2) 42 -DB (2)

9 +DB (3) 43 -DB (3)

10 +DB (4) 44 -DB (4)

11 +DB (5) 45 -DB (5)

12 +DB (6) 46 -DB (6)

13 +DB (7) 47 -DB (7)

14 +DB (P) 48 -DB (P)

Ultra320 SCSI Drive Ports

Pin Defi nitions (JA1/JB1)

15 Ground 49 Ground

16 DIFFSENS 50 Ground

17 TERMPWR 51 TERMPWR

18 TERMPWR 52 TERMPWR

19 Reserved 53 Reserved

20 Ground 54 Ground

21 +ATN 55 -ATN

22 Ground 56 Ground

23 +BSY 57 -BSY

24 +ACK 58 -ACK

25 +RST 59 -RST

26 +MSG 60 -MSG

27 +SEL 61 -SEL

28 +C/D 62 -C/D

29 +REQ 63 -REQ

30 +I/O 64 -I/O

31 +DB (8) 65 -DB (8)

32 +DB (9) 66 -DB (9)

33 +DB (10) 67 -DB (10)

34 +DB (11) 68 -DB (11)

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Chapter 6

Advanced Chassis Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform main-

tenance on the SC816A-(R)700/SC816S-(R)700 chassis. For component instal-

lation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems

encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the next step.

Tools Required

The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a

Philips screwdriver.

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent

damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very

carefully. The following measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment

from ESD damage.

Precautions

 Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

 Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic

bag.

 Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,

memory modules or gold contacts.

 When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

 Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags

when not in use.

 For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and

the serverboard.

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Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views

Slim DVD-ROM Drive

PCI Expansion Slot Power SuppliesGLAN Ports

Notes: The 6015P-T/6015P-8 shares the same rear view as shown above but has a cover plate

over the second (redundant) power supply module area. An external SCSI port is available with
the 6015P-8R/6015P-8 only.

Slim Floppy Drive

SATA/SCSI Drives

UID Button/LED Low Profi le PCI Slot

COM PortMouse/Keyboard PortsUSB0/1 Ports

UID Button and LED

System LEDs Main Power

VGA Port

SCSI Port

Control Panel

6-2 Control Panel

The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the

JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications. A

ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify the connection. Connect

the cable from JF1 on the serverboard to the appropriate header on the Control

Panel PCB (printed circuit board). Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 on both

connectors. Pull all excess cabling out of the airfl ow path.

The control panel LEDs inform you of system status. See "Chapter 3: System

Interface" for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons. Details on JF1

can be found in "Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup."

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6-3 System Fans

Four sets of 40-mm fans provide the cooling for the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R). Each

fan unit is actually made up of two fans joined back-to-back, which rotate in opposite

directions. This counter-rotating action generates exceptional airfl ow and works to

dampen vibration levels. These fans can adjust their speed according to the heat

level sensed in the system, which results in more effi cient and quieter fan opera-

tion. Fan speed is controlled by a setting in BIOS (see Chapter 7). Each fan in a

set has its own separate tachometer.

It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed for the airfl ow to

circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components.

System Fan Failure

If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan

fail LED on the control panel will blink on and off. Replace any failed fan at your

earliest convenience with the same type and model (the system can continue to run

with a failed fan). Remove the top chassis cover while the system is still running

to determine which of the two fan units has failed. Then power down the system

before replacing a fan. Removing the power cord(s) is also recommended as a

safety precaution.

Replacing System Fans

1. Removing a fan

With the system powered down, fi rst remove the chassis cover (refer to page 6-7)

and unplug all the fan cables from the serverboard. Grasp the rectangular housing

that holds all the fan units and lift it out of the chassis (see Figure 6-2). Push the

failed fan out through the bottom of the fan housing.

2. Installing a new fan

Replace the failed fan with an identical 40-mm, 12 volt fan (available from

Supermicro: p/n FAN-0085). Push the new fan into the vacant space in the housing

while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point

in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans. Reposition the fan housing

back over the two mounting posts in the chassis, then reconnect the fan wires to

the same chassis fan headers you removed them from. Power up the system and

check that the fan is working properly and that the LED on the control panel has

turned off. Finish by replacing the chassis cover.

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Figure 6-2. Removing the Fan Housing

6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal

Accessing the Drive Bays

SATA/SCSI Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access

the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SATA or

SCSI drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions.

Note: You must use standard 3.5" high, SATA/SCSI drives in the SuperServer

6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R).

DVD-ROM/Floppy Disk Drives: For installing/removing a DVD-ROM or fl oppy disk

drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the system by removing the top

cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation"

section later in this chapter for instructions.

Note: Only "slim" DVD-ROM and fl oppy drive will fi t into the 6015P-T(R)/6015P-

8(R).

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SATA/SCSI Drive Installation

1. Mounting a SATA/SCSI drive in a drive carrier

The SATA and SCSI drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation

and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for

the drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must

remain in the chassis. To add a new drive, install it into the carrier with the printed

circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes align with those in the

carrier. Secure the drive to the carrier with six screws, as shown in Figure 6-3.

Figure 6-3. Mounting a SATA/SCSI Drive in a Carrier

Use caution when working around the backplane. Do not touch

the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon

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cables touch the backplane or obstruct the holes, which aid in

proper airfl ow.

Important: Regardless of how many SATA/SCSI hard drives are

installed, all drive carriers must remain in the drive bays for

proper airfl ow.

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2. Installing/removing hot-swap SATA/SCSI drives

The SATA/SCSI drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis.

These hard drives are hot-swappable, meaning they can be removed and installed

without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button

located beside the drive LEDs. Then swing the colored handle fully out and use it

to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-4).

Note: Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap

capability of the SATA/SCSI drives.

Figure 6-4. Removing a SATA/SCSI Drive Carrier

Release Button

Important: All of the SATA/SCSI drive carriers must remain in

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SASI/SATA Backplane

The SATA/SCSI drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus

termination. A RAID controller can be used to provide data security. The SATA

backplane includes SGPIO functions and the SCSI backplane features SAF-TE

support for LED management and drive status.

the drive bays to maintain proper cooling airfl ow.

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DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation

The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM

and fl oppy drive bays. The 6015P-T(R)/6015P-8(R) accomodates only slim DVD-

ROM and fl oppy drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount the DVD-

ROM drive in the server.

You must power down the system before installing or removing a fl oppy or DVD-

ROM drive. First, release the retention screws that secure the server unit to the

rack. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks

(you will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis

to release the top cover and at the same time, push the cover away from you until

it stops. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the

inside of the server.

With the chassis cover removed, unplug the power and data cables from the drive

you want to remove. Then locate the locking tab at the rear of the drive. It will be

on the left side of the drive when viewed from the front of the chassis. Pull the tab

away from the drive and push the drive unit out the front of the chassis. Add a new

drive by following this procedure in reverse order. You may hear a faint *click* of the

locking tab when the drive is fully inserted. Remember to reconnect the data and

power cables to the drive before replacing the chassis cover and restoring power

to the system. Please be aware of the following:

• The fl oppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires.

• A color mark on a cable typically designates the location of pin 1.

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6015P-TR/6015P-8R

The SuperServer 6015P-TR and 6015P-8R have a 700 watt redundant power supply

confi guration consisting of two hot-swappable power modules. The power supply

modules have an auto-switching capability, which enables them to automatically

sense and operate with a 100V - 240V input voltage.

Power Supply Failure

If either of the two power supply modules fail, the other module will take the full

load and allow the system to continue operation without interruption. The Power

On LED on the control panel will turn amber and remain so until the failed module

has been replaced. Replacement modules can be ordered directly from Supermicro

(see contact information in the Preface). The power supply modules have a hot-

swap capability, meaning you can replace the failed module without powering down

the system.

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply

You do not need to shut down the system to replace a power supply module. The

redundant feature will keep the system up and running while you replace the failed

hot-swap module. Replace with the same model - SP700-1R (p/n PWS-0065),

which can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see Contact Information in the

Preface).

1. Removing the power supply

First unplug the power cord from the failed power supply module. To remove the

failed power module, fi rst locate the colored release tab (1). Push the tab to the

right (2) and then pull the module straight out with the handle provided (3) (see

Figure 6-5). The power supply wiring was designed to detach automatically when

the module is pulled from the chassis.

2. Installing a new power supply

Replace the failed hot-swap module with another SP700-1R power supply module.

Simply push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click.

Finish by plugging the AC power cord back into the module.

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6015P-T/6015P-8

The SuperServer 6015P-T and 6015P-8 have a single 700 watt cold-swap power

supply, which is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and

operate with a 100v - 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the

power supply when the power is off. An illuminated green light indicates that the

power supply is operating.

Power Supply Failure

If the power supply module fails, the system will shut down and you will need to

replace the module. Replacements can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see

contact information in the Preface). As there is only one power supply module in

the 6015P-T/6015P-8, power must be completely removed from the server before

removing and replacing the power supply for whatever reason.

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply

1. Removing the power supply

First turn the power switch on the control panel off, then unplug the power cord from

the system. Replace with the same model - SP700-1R (p/n PWS-0065), which can

be ordered directly from Supermicro (see Contact Information in the Preface).

To remove the failed power module, fi rst locate the colored release tab (1). Push

the tab to the right (2) and then pull the module straight out with the handle provided

(3) (see Figure 6-5, redundant power supply server shown). The power supply

wiring was designed to detach automatically when the module is pulled from the

chassis.

2. Installing a new power supply

Replace the failed power supply with another SP700-1R power supply module.

Carefully insert the new power supply into the open bay and push it completely

into the chassis until you hear a clicking sound, meaning it has been fully inserted.

Finish by reconnecting the AC power cord and depressing the power button on the

chassis front control panel to restart the system.

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Figure 6-5. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply

(6015P-8R shown)

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Chapter 7: BIOS

BIOS

7-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DBR-i/X7DBR-8.

The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a fl ash chip and can be easily upgraded using

a fl oppy disk-based program.

Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or

deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual

Download area of the Supermicro web site <http://www.supermicro.com> for any

changes to the BIOS that may not be refl ected in this manual.

System BIOS

The BIOS is the Basic Input Output System used in all IBM® PC, XT™, AT®, and

PS/2® compatible computers. The Phoenix BIOS fl ash chip stores the system

parameters, types of disk drives, video displays, etc. in the CMOS. The CMOS

memory requires very little electrical power. When the computer is turned off, a

backup battery provides power to the BIOS fl ash chip, enabling it to retain system

parameters. Each time the computer is powered on the computer is confi gured

with the values stored in the BIOS ROM by the system BIOS, which gains control

at boot up.

How To Change the Confi guration Data

The CMOS information that determines the system parameters may be changed by

entering the BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing the

<Delete> key at the appropriate time during system boot. (See below.)

Starting the Setup Utility

Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) routine is the memory test. As

the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the

BIOS Setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens,

such as the Security and Power menus. Beginning with Section 4-3, detailed de-

scriptions are given for each parameter setting in the Setup utility.

Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS

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7-2 Running Setup

*Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.

The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the ap-

propriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in

this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how

to set the options (see next page).

When you fi rst power on the computer, the Phoenix BIOS™ is immediately acti-

vated.

While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two

ways:

1. By pressing <Delete> immediately after turning the system on, or

2. When the message shown below appears briefl y at the bottom of the screen during

the POST (Power On Self-Test), press the <Delete> key to activate the main Setup

menu:

Press the <Delete> key to enter Setup

7-3 Main BIOS Setup

All main Setup options are described in this section. The main BIOS Setup screen

is displayed below.

Use the Up/Down arrow keys to move among the different settings in each menu.

Use the Left/Right arrow keys to change the options for each setting.

Press the <Esc> key to exit the CMOS Setup Menu. The next section describes in

detail how to navigate through the menus.

Items that use submenus are indicated with the

press the <Enter> key to access the submenu.

 icon. With the item highlighted,

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Main Setup Features

System Time

To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate

fi elds. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data.

System Date

Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fi elds, and enter the correct

data. Press the <Enter> key to save the data.

BIOS Date

This fi eld displays the date when this version of BIOS was built.

Legacy Diskette A

This setting allows the user to set the type of fl oppy disk drive installed as diskette A.

The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25 in, 720Kb 3.5 in, 1.44/1.25MB,

3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in.

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IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave, SATA Port0, SATA Port1, SATA
Port2 and SATA Port3

These settings allow the user to set the parameters for the IDE Channel 0 Master/

Slave drive, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave drive and the SATA ports. Hit <Enter>

to activate the following sub-menu screen for detailed options. Set the correct

confi gurations accordingly. The items included in the sub-menu are:

Type

Selects the type of IDE hard drive. The options are Auto, (which allows the BIOS

to automatically determine the hard drive's capacity, number of heads, etc.), a

number from 1-39 to select a predetermined type of hard drive, CDROM and

ATAPI Removable. The option "User" will allow the user to enter the parameters

of the HDD installed at this connection. The option "Auto" will allow the BIOS to

automatically confi gure the parameters of the HDD installed at the connection.

Choose the option 1-39 to select a predetermined HDD type. Select CDROM if a

CDROM drive is installed. Select ATAPI if a removable disk drive is installed.

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Multi-Sector Transfer

This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be

used in multi-sector transfer. The options are Disabled, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors,

and 16 Sectors.

LBA Mode Control

This item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Channel 0

Master Device via the LBA mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

32 Bit I/O

This option allows the user to enable or disable the function of 32-bit data transfer.

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Transfer Mode

This option allows the user to set the transfer mode. The options are Standard,

Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2, Fast PIO3, Fast PIO4, FPIO3/DMA1 and FPIO4/DMA2.

Ultra DMA Mode

This option allows the user to select Ultra DMA Mode. The options are Disabled,

Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4, and Mode 5.

Parallel ATA

This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The

options are Disabled, Channel 0, Channel 1, and Both.

Serial ATA

This setting allows the user to enable or disable Serial ATA. The options are

Disabled and Enabled.

Serial ATA RAID Enable

Select Enable to enable Serial ATA RAID Functions. (For the OS environment, use

the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled.)

Native Mode Operation

Select the native mode for ATA. The options are: Parallel ATA, Serial ATA, Both

and Auto.

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System Memory

This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present

in the system.

Extended Memory

This display informs you how much extended memory is recognized as being

present in the system.

7-4 Advanced Setup

Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow

keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them

have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>.

Options for PIR settings are displayed by highlighting the setting option using the

arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Advanced BIOS Setup options are described

in this section.

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Boot Features

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

Quick Boot Mode

If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by

skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled

and Disabled. If Disabled, the POST routine will run at normal speed.

Quiet Boot Mode

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the diagnostic screen during

boot-up.

POST Errors

Set to Enabled to display POST Error Messages if such an error occurs during

bootup. If set to Disabled, the system will continue to boot without displaying

any error messages even when a boot error occurs.

Power Button Behavior

If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user
hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user
presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-off
and 4-sec override.

Resume On Modem Ring

Select On to “wake up" your system when an incoming call is received by your
modem. The options are On and Off.

Power Loss Control

This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns

after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Stay Off, Power On, and

Last State.

Watch Dog

If enabled, this option will automatically reset the system if the system is not

active for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Summary Screen

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the summary screen which displays

the system confi guration during bootup.

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Memory Cache

Cache System BIOS Area

This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be

used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS write (cache) its data into this

reserved memory area. Select "Write Protect" to enable this function, and this

area will be reserved for BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to disable this

function and make this area available for other devices.

Cache Video BIOS Area

This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be

used as a Video BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS write (cache) its data into this

reserved memory area. Select "Write Protect" to enable the function and this area

will be reserved for Video BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to disable

this function and make this area available for other devices.

Cache Base 0-512K

If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the base memory area: block

0-512K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM

(SDROM) or to be written into the L1, L2 CPU cache to speed up CPU operations.

Select "Uncached" to disable this function. Select "Write Through" to allow data

to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same

time. Select "Write Protect" to prevent data from being written into the base

memory area of Block 0-512K. Select "Write Back" to allow CPU to write data back

directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU

data processing and operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through, Write

Protect, and Write Back.

Cache Base 512K-640K

If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the memory area: 512K-640K to

be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or

written into the L1, L2, L3 CPU cache to speed up CPU operations. Select "Uncached"

to disable this function. Select "Write Through" to allow data to be cached into the

buffer and written into the system memory at the same time. Select "Write Protect"

to prevent data from being written into the base memory area of Block 0-512K.

Select "Write Back" to allow CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without

writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation. The

options are Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, and Write Back.

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Cache Extended Memory Area

If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be

cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or written

into the L1, L2, L3 CPU cache to speed up CPU operations. Select "Uncached" to

disable this function. Select "Write Through" to allow data to be cached into the

buffer and written into the system memory at the same time. Select "Write Protect"

to prevent data from being written into the base memory area of Block 0-512K.

Select "Write Back" to allow CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without

writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation. The

options are Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, and Write Back.

Discrete MTRR Allocation

If enabled, MTRRs (Memory Type Range Registers) are confi gured as distinct,
separate units and cannot be overlapped. If enabled, the user can achieve better
graphic effects when using a Linux graphic driver that requires the write-combining
confi guration with 4GB or more memory. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PCI Confi guration

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices.

Onboard GLAN1/Onboard GLAN2 (Gigabit LAN) OPROM Confi gure

Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from either LAN port. The

options are Disabled and Enabled.

PCI Parity Error Forwarding

Enable or Disable this option, which forwards PCI parity error information. The

options are Enabled and Disabled.

Reset Confi guration Data

If set to Yes, this setting clears the Extended System Confi guration Data- (ESCD)

area. The options are Yes and No.

Frequency for PCI-X#1

This option allows the user to change the bus frequency for the devices installed

in the slot indicated. The options are Auto, PCI 33 MHz, PCI 66 MHz, PCI-X 66

MHz and PCI-X 100 MHz.

Frequency for PCI-X#2

This option allows the user to change the bus frequency for the devices installed

in the slot indicated. The options are Auto, PCI 33 MHz, PCI 66 MHz, PCI-X 66

MHz, PCI-X 100 MHz, and PCI-X 133 MHz.

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Slot#1 PCI-X 100 MHz ZCR, Slot#2 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot#3 PCI-Exp
x8 and Slot#4 PCI-Exp x8

Access the submenu for each of these slots to make changes to the following:

Option ROM Scan

When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options

are Enabled and Disabled.

Enable Master

This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master.

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Latency Timer

This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, high-

throughout device may benefi t from a greater clock rate. The options are Default,

0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h. If a drive fails after

the installation of new software, you might want to change this setting and try

again. A different OS requires a different Bus Master clock rate.

Large Disk Access Mode

This setting determines how large hard drives are to be accessed. The options are

DOS or Other (for Unix, Novelle NetWare and other operating systems).

Advanced Chipset Control

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

Warning: Exercise caution when changing the Advanced settings. Incor-

rect values entered may cause a system malfunction. Also, a very high

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DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system instability.

If this occurs, revert to the default setting.

SERR Signal Condition

This setting specifi es the ECC Error conditions that an SERR# is to be asserted.

The options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit, and Both.

4GB PCI Hole Granularity

This feature allows you to select the granularity of PCI hole for PCI slots. If MTRRs

are not enough, this option may be used to reduce MTRR occupation. The options

are: 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB and 2GB.

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Memory Branch Mode

This option allows BIOS to enumerate Host Mode for Device 16, Function 1, Reg.

40h bit 16 and Reg. 58h [14]. The options are Interleave, Sequential, Mirroring,

and Single Channel 0.

Branch 0 Rank Interleave

Select the interleave for Branch 0 rank. The options are 1:1, 2:1 and 4:1.

Branch 0 Rank Sparing

Select enable to enable the sparing feature for Branch 0 rank. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.

Branch 1 Rank Interleave

Select the interleave for Branch 1 rank. The options are 1:1, 2:1 and 4:1.

Branch 1 Rank Sparing

Select enable to enable the sparing feature for Branch 1 rank. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.

Enhanced x8 Detection

Select Enabled to enable Enhanced x8 DRAM UC Error Detection. The options

are Disabled and Enabled.

Crystal Beach Features

This feature cooperates with Intel's I/O AT (Acceleration Technology) to accelerate the
performance of TOE devices. (A TOE device is a specialized, dedicated processor
that is installed on an add-on card or a network card to handle some or all packet
processing of the add-on card. For this motherboard, the TOE device is built inside

the ESB 2 South Bridge chip.) The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Route Port 80h Cycles to

This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The

options are Disabled, PCI and LPC.

Clock Spectrum Feature

If Enabled, the BIOS will monitor the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused

by the components and will attempt to decrease the interference whenever needed.

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Enabling Multi-Media Timer

Select Yes to activate a set of timers that are alternative to the traditional 8254

timers for the OS use. The options are Yes and No.

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USB Function

Select Enabled to enable the function of USB devices specifi ed. The settings are

Enabled and Disabled.

Legacy USB Support

This setting allows you to enable support for Legacy USB devices. The settings

are Enabled and Disabled.

Advanced Processor Options

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

CPU Speed

This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor.

Frequency Ratio (Available when supported by the CPU)

The feature allows the user to set the internal frequency multiplier for the CPU.

The options are Default and x6.

Core-Multi-Processing (Available when supported by the CPU)

Set to Enabled to use a processor's second core and beyond. (Please refer to Intel's

web site for more information.) The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Machine Checking (Available when supported by the CPU)

Set to Enabled to activate the function of Machine Checking and allow the CPU to

detect and report hardware (machine) errors via a set of model-specifi c registers

(MSRs). The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Thermal Management 2 (Available when supported by the CPU)

Set to Enabled to use Thermal Management 2 (TM2) which will lower CPU voltage

and frequency when the CPU temperature reaches a predefi ned overheat threshold.

Set to Disabled to use Thermal Manager 1 (TM1), allowing CPU clocking to be

regulated via CPU Internal Clock modulation when the CPU temperature reaches

the overheat threshold.

C1 Enhanced Mode (Available when supported by the CPU)

Set to Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State to lower CPU voltage/frequency to

prevent overheat. The options are Enabled and Disabled. (Please refer to Intel’s

web site for detailed information.)

Execute Disable Bit (Available when supported by the CPU)

Set to Enabled to enable Execute Disable Bit and allow the processor to classify

areas in memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, and

thus preventing a worm or a virus from inserting and creating a fl ood of codes to

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overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.

Note: this feature is available when your OS and your CPU support the Execute

Disable Bit function.) The options are Disabled and Enabled. (For more information

regarding hardware/software support for this function, please refer to Intel's and

Microsoft's web sites.)

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)

The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The

CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. The options

are Disabled and Enabled.

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

Set to this option to enabled to enable the hardware components that are used in

conjunction with software programs to prefetch data in order to shorten execution

cycles and maximize data processing effi ciency. The options are Disabled and

Enabled.

Intel(R) Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the

CPU)

Select Enabled to use Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple

operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple

"virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Note: If there is any change tmade o this setting, you will need to power off and

restart the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s web site for

detailed information.

Intel EIST Support (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, which allows the

system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort

to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Enabled and

Disabled. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.

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I/O Device Confi guration

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

KBC Clock Input

This setting allows you to select clock frequency for KBC. The options are 6MHz,

8MHz, 12MHz, and 16MHz.

Serial Port A

This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options are Enabled

(user defi ned), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS or OS controlled).

Base I/O Address

This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port A. The

options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, and 2E8.

Interrupt

This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port A.

The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.

Serial Port B

This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options are Enabled

(user defi ned), Disabled, Auto (BIOS controlled) and OS Controlled.

Mode

This setting allows you to set the type of device that will be connected to serial

port B. The options are Normal and IR (for an infrared device).

Base I/O Address

This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port B. The

options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8.

Interrupt

This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port B.
The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.

Floppy Disk Controller

This setting allows you to assign control of the fl oppy disk controller. The options

are Enabled (user defi ned), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS and OS controlled).

Base I/O Address

This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for the Floppy port. The

options are Primary and Secondary.

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DMI Event Logging

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

Event Log Validity

This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting.

Event Log Capacity

This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity. It is not a setting.

View DMI Event Log

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log.

Event Logging

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable event logging.

ECC Event Logging

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable ECC event logging.

Mark DMI Events as Read

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark the DMI events as read.

Clear All DMI Event Logs

Select Yes and press <Enter> to clear all DMI event logs. The options are Yes

and No.

Console Redirection

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

COM Port Address

This item allows you to specify to redirect the console to Onboard COM A or

Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled.

BAUD Rate

This item allows you to select the BAUD rate for console redirection. The options

are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, and 115.2K.

Console Type

This item allows you to choose the console type for console redirection. The options

are VT100, VT100,8bit, PC-ANSI,7bit, PC ANSI, VT100+,

and VT-UTF8.

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Flow Control

This item allows you to choose from the available options to select the fl ow control

for console redirection. The options are: None, XON/XOFF, and CTS/RTS.

Console Connection

This item allows you to choose select the console connection: either Direct or

Via Modem.

Continue CR after POST

Choose whether to continue with console redirection after the POST routine.

The options are On and Off.

Hardware Monitor Logic

CPU Temperature Threshold

This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate

the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature

threshold. The options are 70

o

C, 75oC, 80oC and 85oC.

Temperature Monitoring (Available if supported by the CPU)

Highlight this and hit <Enter> to see monitor data for the following PECI (Platform

Environment Control Interface) items:

PECI Agent 1 Temperature

PECI Agent 2 Temperature

PECI Agent 3 Temperature

PECI Agent 4 Temperature

System Temperature

Highlight this and hit <Enter> to see monitor data for the following items:

CPU1 Temperature: This item displays CPU1 Temperature.

CPU2 Temperature: This item displays CPU2 Temperature.

LM93 Temperature: This item displays LM93 Temperature.

Fan 1-FAN10: If the Auto Fan Control feature is enabled, BIOS will automatically

display the status of the fans indicated in this item.

Fan Speed Control Modes

This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the

onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the

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CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vise versa.

If the option is set to “3-pin fan”, the fan speed is controlled by voltage. Select

“Workstation” if your system is used as a Workstation. Select “Server” if your system

is used as a Server. Select “Disable” to disable the fan speed control function to

allow the onboard fans to run at the full speed (12V) at all the time. The options

are: 1. Disable (full speed), 2. 3-pin (Server) and 3. 3-pin (Workstation).

Voltage Monitoring

The following items will be monitored and displayed:

Vcore A
Vcore B

-12V
P1V5
+3.3V
+12V
5Vsb
5VDD
P_VTT
Vbat

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Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow

keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed

by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security

BIOS settings are described in this section.

Supervisor Password Is:

This displays whether a supervisor password has been entered for the system.

Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor

password has been entered for the system.

User Password Is:

This displays whether a user password has been entered for the system. Clear

means such a password has not been used and Set means a user password has

been entered for the system.

Set Supervisor Password

When the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When

prompted, type the Supervisor's password in the dialogue box to set or to change

supervisor's password, which allows access to the BIOS.

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Set User Password

When the item "Set User Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When

prompted, type the user's password in the dialogue box to set or to change the

user's password, which allows access to the system at boot-up.

Password on Boot

This setting allows you to require a password to be entered when the system

boots up. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password

not required).

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Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.

You should see the following display. Highlighting a setting with a + or - will expand

or collapse that entry. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot

devices in the Item Specifi c Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in

this section.

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Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Order.

Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to select a device. Use a <+> key or a <-> key to

move the device up or down. Use the <f> key or the <r> key to specify the devices.

You can also use the keys indicated above to specify the priority of boot order of

a device or to move items from the category of "Excluded from Boot Order" to the

category of "Boot Priority Order" and vise versa. See details on how to change the

priority of boot order of devices in the "Item Specifi c Help" window.

7-7 Exit

Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.

You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this

section.

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Exit Saving Changes

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the

BIOS Setup utility.

Exit Discarding Changes

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any

changes you may have made.

Load Setup Defaults

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to load the default settings for all items in the

BIOS Setup. These are the safest settings to use.

Discard Changes

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to discard (cancel) any changes you made.

You will remain in the Setup utility.

Save Changes

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made. You will remain

in the Setup utility.

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Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages

Appendix A

BIOS POST Messages

During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem

is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list

of such BIOS messages.

Failure Fixed Disk

Fixed disk is not working or not confi gured properly. Check to see if fi xed disk is at-

tached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fi xed-disk type is correctly identifi ed.

Stuck key

Stuck key on keyboard.

Keyboard error

Keyboard not working.

Keyboard Controller Failed

Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller.

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch

Unlock the system to proceed.

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run SETUP

Monitor type not correctly identifi ed in Setup

Shadow Ram Failed at offset: nnnn

Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error

was detected.

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

System RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error

was detected.

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory not

working or not confi gured properly at offset nnnn.

System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP

The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and

run Setup to reconfi gure the system.

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System CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration used

System CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly, perhaps by an application

program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values.

If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error

persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer.

System timer error

The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.

Real time clock error

Real-Time Clock fails BIOS hardware test. May require board repair.

Check date and time settings

BIOS found date or time out of range and reset the Real-Time Clock. May require

setting legal date (1991-2099).

Previous boot incomplete - Default confi guration used

Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers

to run Setup. If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected,

the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of wait states, improper Setup

settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot. Run Setup

and verify that the waitstate confi guration is correct. This error is cleared the next

time the system is booted.

Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS

Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS.

Diskette drive A error

Diskette drive B error

Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that

the drive is defi ned with the proper diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive

is attached correctly.

Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

Type of fl oppy drive A: not correctly identifi ed in Setup.

Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP

Type of fl oppy drive B: not correctly identifi ed in Setup.

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System cache error - Cache disabled

RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache

jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows

system performance considerably.

CPU ID:

CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.

EISA CMOS not writeable

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.

DMA Test Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory

Access) registers.

Software NMI Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable

Interrupt).

Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.

device Address Confl ict

Address confl ict for specifi ed device.

Allocation Error for: device

Run ISA or EISA Confi guration Utility to resolve resource confl ict for the specifi ed

device.

CD ROM Drive

CD ROM Drive identifi ed.

Entering SETUP ...

Starting Setup program

Failing Bits: nnnn

The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed the memory

test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. See errors 230, 231, or 232 above

for offset address of the failure in System, Extended, or Shadow memory.

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Fixed Disk n

Fixed disk n (0-3) identifi ed.

Invalid System Confi guration Data

Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.

I/O device IRQ confl ict

I/O device IRQ confl ict error.

PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen:

PS/2 Mouse installed.

nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn Cache SRAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully

tested.

nnnn kB System RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

One or more I2O Block Storage Devices were excluded from the Setup Boot

Menu

There was not enough room in the IPL table to display all installed I2O block-storage

devices.

Operating system not found

Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and

see if fi xed disk and drive A: are properly identifi ed.

Parity Check 1 nnnn

Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display

it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. Parity is a method

for checking errors in binary data. A parity error indicates that some data has been

corrupted.

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Parity Check 2 nnnn

Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it

on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????.

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous

Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process

or <F2> to enter Setup and change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous

screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card). Write

down and follow the information shown on the screen.

Press <F2> to enter Setup

Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.

PS/2 Mouse:

PS/2 mouse identifi ed.

Run the I2O Confi guration Utility

One or more unclaimed block storage devices have the Confi guration Request bit set

in the LCT. Run an I2O Confi guration Utility (e.g. the SAC utility).

System BIOS shadowed

System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.

UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn

Displays the address nnnn of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating

released segments of the BIOS which can be reclaimed by a virtual memory man-

ager.

Video BIOS shadowed

Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.

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Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix B

BIOS POST Codes

This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST

codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal.

Recoverable POST Errors

When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an

POST code that describes the problem. BIOS may also issue one of the follow-

ing beep codes:

1 long and two short beeps - video confi guration error

1 repetitive long beep - no memory detected

Terminal POST Errors

If a terminal type of error occurs, BIOS will shut down the system. Before doing so,

BIOS will write the error to port 80h, attempt to initialize video and write the error

in the top left corner of the screen.

The following is a list of codes that may be written to port 80h.

POST Code Description

02h Verify Real Mode
03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
04h Get CPU type
06h Initialize system hardware
07h Disable shadow and execute code from the ROM.
08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values
09h Set IN POST fl ag
0Ah Initialize CPU registers
0Bh Enable CPU cache
0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values
0Eh Initialize I/O component
0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE
10h Initialize Power Management
11h Load alternate registers with initial POST values
12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot
13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices
14h Initialize keyboard controller

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POST Code Description

16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum
17h Initialize cache before memory Auto size
18h 8254 timer initialization
1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization
1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller
20h 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh
22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller
24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB
28h Auto size DRAM
29h Initialize POST Memory Manager
2Ah Clear 512 kB base RAM
2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx*
2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of
memory bus
2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow
32h Test CPU bus-clock frequency
33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager
36h Warm start shut down
38h Shadow system BIOS ROM
3Ah Auto size cache
3Ch Advanced confi guration of chipset registers
3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values
41h Initialize extended memory for RomPilot
42h Initialize interrupt vectors
45h POST device initialization
46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice
47h Initialize I20 support
48h Check video confi guration against CMOS
49h Initialize PCI bus and devices
4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system
4Bh QuietBoot start (optional)
4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM
4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice
4Fh Initialize MultiBoot
50h Display CPU type and speed
51h Initialize EISA board
52h Test keyboard
54h Set key click if enabled
55h Enable USB devices
58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts
59h Initialize POST display service
5Ah Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”

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POST Code Description

5Bh Disable CPU cache
5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB
60h Test extended memory
62h Test extended memory address lines
64h Jump to UserPatch1
66h Confi gure advanced cache registers
67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC
68h Enable external and CPU caches
69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area
6Ah Display external L2 cache size
6Bh Load custom defaults (optional)
6Ch Display shadow-area message
6Eh Display possible high address for UMB recovery
70h Display error messages
72h Check for confi guration errors
76h Check for keyboard errors
7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors
7Dh Initialize Intelligent System Monitoring
7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present
80h Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs
81h Late POST device initialization
82h Detect and install external RS232 ports
83h Confi gure non-MCD IDE controllers
84h Detect and install external parallel ports
85h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices
86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports.
87h Confi gure Motherboard Confi gurable Devices (optional)
88h Initialize BIOS Data Area
89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)
8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area
8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
8Ch Initialize fl oppy controller
8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)
90h Initialize hard-disk controllers
91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers
92h Jump to UserPatch2
93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards
95h Install CD ROM for boot
96h Clear huge ES segment register
97h Fix up Multi Processor table
98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short
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99h Check for SMART Drive (optional)
9Ah Shadow option ROMs
9Ch Set up Power Management
9Dh Initialize security engine (optional)
9Eh Enable hardware interrupts
9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives
A0h Set time of day
A2h Check key lock
A4h Initialize typematic rate
A8h Erase F2 prompt
AAh Scan for F2 key stroke
ACh Enter SETUP
AEh Clear Boot fl ag
B0h Check for errors
B1h Inform RomPilot about the end of POST.
B2h POST done - prepare to boot operating system
B4h 1 One short beep before boot
B5h Terminate QuietBoot (optional)
B6h Check password (optional)
B7h Initialize ACPI BIOS
B9h Prepare Boot
BAh Initialize SMBIOS
BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs
BCh Clear parity checkers
BDh Display MultiBoot menu
BEh Clear screen (optional)
BFh Check virus and backup reminders
C0h Try to boot with INT 19
C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)
C2h Initialize error logging
C3h Initialize error display function
C4h Initialize system error handler
C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)
C6h Initialize note dock (optional)
C7h Initialize note dock late
C8h Force check (optional)
C9h Extended checksum (optional)
CAh Redirect Int 15h to enable remote keyboard
CBh Redirect Int 13h to Memory Technologies Devices such as
ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and serial disk
CCh Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video

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