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Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It pro-
vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-
U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT. Installation and maintenance should be performed by
experienced technicians only.
The SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT is a high-end server
based on the SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U 1U rackmount chassis and the
PDSMU, a single processor serverboard that supports Intel
Pentium® D, Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium 4, and Celeron D processors in an
LGA775 Package at a Front Side (System) Bus speed of 1066/667/533 MHz and
up to 8 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM.
®
Xeon® 3000 Series,
Preface
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
server system and describes the main features of the PDSMU serverboard and
the SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis, which comprise the SuperServer
5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5015M-UR/
5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT into a rack and check out the server confi guration
prior to powering 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 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the PDSMU 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 SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-
560U server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when
installing, removing or reconfi guring drives and when replacing system power supply
modules 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: Intel HostRAID
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines
Appendix E: System Specifi cations
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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
Choosing a Setup Location ...................................................................... 2-2
Rack Precautions ..................................................................................... 2-2
Server Precautions ................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ................................................................ 2-3
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
Reset ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Universal Information LED ....................................................................... 3-2
NIC2 ......................................................................................................... 3-3
NIC1 ......................................................................................................... 3-3
HDD .......................................................................................................... 3-3
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-3
3-4 SATA Drive Carrier LEDs ............................................................................... 3-3
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Chapter 4: System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1
4-2 General Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-2
4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................ 4-3
4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4
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 ...................................................................................... 5-10
PDSMU Layout ...................................................................................... 5-10
PDSMU Quick Reference ...................................................................... 5-11
5-8 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-12
ATX Power Connector ........................................................................... 5-12
Processor Power Connector .................................................................. 5-12
NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-12
Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-12
HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
NIC1 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
NIC2 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
Universal Information LED ..................................................................... 5-13
Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-14
Reset Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ............................................................... 5-14
Universal Serial Bus Headers ................................................................ 5-15
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-15
Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-15
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-16
Speaker Connector ................................................................................ 5-16
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ......................................... 5-16
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-16
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Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-17
Power SMB Connector .......................................................................... 5-17
Power Supply Fail .................................................................................. 5-17
Alarm Reset ........................................................................................... 5-17
LAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ....................................................................... 5-18
Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-18
5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-19
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-19
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-19
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-19
LAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-20
Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-20
Power Force On Enable/Disable ........................................................... 5-20
5-10 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-21
LAN1/2 LEDs ......................................................................................... 5-21
LE1 ......................................................................................................... 5-21
PWR_LED .............................................................................................. 5-21
5-11 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections ................................................... 5-22
Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-22
IDE Connector ........................................................................................ 5-23
SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 5-23
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
6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-9
5015M-UR/5015M-NTR: Power Supply Failure ....................................... 6-9
5015M-UR/5015M-NTR: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ........... 6-9
5015M-U/5015M-NT: Power Supply Failure .......................................... 6-10
5015M-U/5015M-NT: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply .............. 6-10
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 ......................................................................................................... 7-16
7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-17
7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-18
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines
Appendix E: System Specifi cations
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT is a 1U server comprised of two
main subsystems: the SC815TQ-R450U (5015M-UR/5015M-NTR)/SC815TQ-560U
(5015M-U/5015M-NT) chassis and the PDSMU single processor serverboard.
Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have
been certifi ed for use with the server (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the
serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with
the system, as listed below:
One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824(B)]
One (1) slim fl oppy drive [FPD-PNSC-S(B)]
Three (3) sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans (FAN-0086L)
One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-00033-01)
One (1) IDE cable (CBL-0139L)
One (1) passive CPU heatsink (SNK-P0016)
Riser Cards: (see Section 5-6 for details)
One (1) RSC-R1UU-E8R+ for PCI-E x4 card
One (1) CSE-R1UU-UE8 for PCI-E card (5015M-UR/5015M-U only)
One (1) CSE-R1UU-2E8 for two PCI-E cards (5015M-NTR/5015M-NT only)
SATA Accessories
One (1) SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-815TQ)
One (1) SATA iPASS cable (CBL-0188L) (5015M-UR/5015M-U only)
Four (4) SAS drive carriers (MCP-220-00001-01)
One (1) SATA cable (CBL-0190L) (5015M-NTR/5015M-NT only)
One (1) SGPIO cable (CBL-0157) (5015M-NTR/5015M-NT only)
One (1) rackmount kit (CSE-PT51L)
One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
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Note: a "V" at the end of the server name indicates the chassis is silver, "B" indicates
black.
1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT lies
the PDSMU, a single processor serverboard based on Intel's 3010 chipset. Below
are the main features of the PDSMU (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the
chipset).
Processors
The PDSMU supports a single 775-pin Intel® Xeon® 3000 Series, Pentium® D,
Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium 4, and Celeron D processors at a FSB speed
of 1066/667/533 MHz. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our
web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
Memory
The PDSMU has four 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 8 GB of un-
buffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM. Memory may be installed in
either interleaved or non-interleaved confi gurations. Please refer to Chapter 5 for
details.
UIO (5015M-UR)
The PDSMU is a specially-designed serverboard that features Supermicro's UIO
(Universal I/O) technology. UIO serverboards have a PCI-Express x8 connector
that can support any one of several types of UIO card types to add SAS ports,
additional LAN ports, etc. to the serverboard. This allows the user to tailor the
serverboard to their own needs. Note: the 5015M-UR does not come with a UIO
card installed.
Serial ATA
An on-chip (ICH7R) SATA controller is integrated into the PDSMU to provide a
four- port, 3 Gb/sec Serial ATA subsystem, which is R AID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported.
The SATA drives are hot-swappable units. Note: The operating system you use
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must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability and RAID function of
the SATA drives.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
One fl oppy drive controller and one onboard ATA/100 controller are provided to
support up to two IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports
include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and
keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
ATI Graphics Controller
The PDSMU 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 SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT is a high-end, sca-
leable server platform built upon the SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U 1U server
chassis. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC815TQ-
R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis.
System Power
The SC815TQ-R450U (5015M-UR/5015M-NTR) features a redundant 450W power
supply consisting of two power modules. The system does not need to be shut down
when replacing or removing a single power supply module. The SC815TQ-560U
(5015M-U/5015M-NT) features a single 560W power supply module. The system
must be shut down when replacing or removing this power supply module.
SATA Subsystem
The SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis was designed to support four hot-
swap SATA hard drives. Note: In the 5015M-NTR/5015M-NT, SATA drives are
connected to the onboard SATA ports.
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PCI Expansion Slots
5015M-UR/5015M-U: A riser card on the right side of the chassis supports one
PCI-E x4 card. The left side supports a UIO card and one PCI-E x8 card.
5015M-NTR/5015M-NT: A riser card on the right side of the chassis supports one
PCI-E x4 card. The left side supports two PCI-E x8 cards. See section 5-6 for
details. (Right and left refer to the side when viewed from the front of the system.
The 5015M-NTR/5015M-NT does not support a UIO card.)
Front Control Panel
The chassis' control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs
indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity (two) and overheat/fan fail/
power fail. A main power button and system reset button are also included.
I/O Backplane
The SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U is a 1U form factor chassis. Ports on the
I/O backplane include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse
and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports. A UID (Unit Identifi er) button
and LED are also located beside the LAN2 Ethernet port.
Cooling System
The SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis has an innovative cooling design
that features three sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section
of the chassis. There is a "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in BIOS that allows
chassis fan speed to be determined by system temperature. The power supply
module also includes a cooling fan.
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Figure 1-1. Intel 3010 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
VRM 11.0
FSB: 1066/800/533MHz
DDR2
CH_A1-2
CH_B1-2
PRI_IDE
4 x SATA
PORTS
USB
PORT_0~5
DDR2_667/533/400
UDMA/100
S-ATA/300
USB 2.0/1.1
LGA775_PROCESSOR
ADDR
CTRL CTRL
ADDR
Intel 3010
MCH
DMI
ICH-7R
LPC
W83627HG
LPC I/O
DATADATA
PCIE_x8
PCIE_x8
1x PCIE_x8
1x PCIE_x8
PCIE_x1
PCIE_x1
PCI_32_BUS
CK410 CLK
1PCIE_x16 Slot
1XGb_LAN
1XGb_LAN
ATI
ES1000
FWH
SMBUS I/F
KB. FDD. SER.1
MS.
SER.2
1-5
PRN.
W83793G
H/W
MONITOR
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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: +1 (408) 503-8000
Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008
Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)
support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer, B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390
Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525
Email: sales@supermicro.nl (General Information)
support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)
rma@supermicro.nl (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacifi c
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: support@supermicro.com.tw
Tel: 886-2-8228-1366, 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 5015M-
UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT 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 integrat-
ed with a serverboard, processors, 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 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/
5015M-NT 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 5015M-UR/5015M-
U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT. 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 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT 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 acccord-
ing 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.
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Allow the hot plug SATA 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 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-
NTR/5015M-NT 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 screws and the long bracket to the rear side of
the outer rail with three 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". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold
the front of the server to the rack.
Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack
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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
To install the 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT 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 accom-
modate 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 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT 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 its own heatsink. 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 drives
and SATA 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
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 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 drives, please refer to
Chapter 6.
4. Check the airfl ow
Airfl ow is provided by three sets of 4-cm 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 cords from the power supply modules 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 control panel as well as others on the SATA 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 and an on/off switch on the power supply. 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 three push-buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button,
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.
Reset:
Depressing the UID (unit identifi er) button illuminates an LED on both
Use the reset button to reboot the system.
Power: The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the
power supply to the server system. 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 th SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U
chassis has fi ve LEDs. These LEDs 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.
Universal Information LED: When this LED blinks red quickly, it indicates
a fan failure and when blinking red slowly a power failure. This LED will be blue
when used for UID (Unit Identifi er). When on continuously 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 properly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain fl ashing or on as long
as the indicated condition exists. See the table below for descriptions of the LED
states.
Figure 3-1. Universal Information LED States
Universal Information LED States
State Indication
Fast Blinking Red (1x/sec) Fan Fail
Solid Red CPU Overheat
Slow Blinking Red (1x/4 sec) Power Fail
Solid Blue Local UID Button Depressed
Blinking Blue IPMI-Activated UID
Note: deactivating the UID LED must be performed in the same way it was acti-
vated. (If the UID LED was activated via IPMI, you can only turn the LED off via
IPMI and not with the UID button.)
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NIC2: Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing .
1
NIC1: Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.
HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 5015M-UR/
5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT this light indicates SATA and/or DVD-ROM
drive activity when fl ashing.
Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply
units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
3-4 SATA Drive Carrier LEDs
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.
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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 system 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 (not necessary for SATA
drives). When disconnecting power, you should fi rst power down the system
with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power
supply modules 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.
The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be
plugged into grounded electrical outlets.
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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 SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/
5015M-NT clean and free of clutter.
The SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT weighs
approximately 45/42 lbs. (20.5/19.1 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.
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.
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.
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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 any board from its 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.
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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4-4 Operating Precautions
!
Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5015M-
UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out
of warranty damage to the 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT 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 PDSMU 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 chas-
sis 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
!
IMPORTANT! Always connect the power cord last and remove it fi rst before add-
ing, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install
the processor into the CPU socket before you install the heatsink and fan. If
installing one processor only, install it into CPU socket #1.
Notes:
Intel's boxed 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-directional
heatsinks and fans.
area of the fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive
surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system
from booting up.
When purchasing an LGA 775 CPU 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, inspect
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.
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.
DVD-ROM Drive cable (IDE#1)
Control Panel cable (JF1, see next page)
SATA cables, 5015M-NTR/5015M-NT only (SATA0 ~ SATA3)
SGPIO cable, 5015M-NTR/5015M-NT only (SGPIO1 to SATA back-
plane)
Connecting Power Cables
The PDSMU has a 20-pin primary power supply connector designated "JPW1" for
connection to the ATX power supply. Connect the appropriate connector from the
power supply to JPW1 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 8-pin Processor Power
connector at JPW2.
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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/Power Fail/UID LED
Power Fail LED
Ground
Ground
2 1
NMI
x (key)
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Reset
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
Mouse
(Green)
Keyboard
(Purple)
USB0/1 Ports
COM1 Port
(Turquoise)
VGA Port
(Blue)
LAN1 LAN2
UID
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 memory may be
interleaved to improve performance (see step 1).
DIMM Installation
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with slots
DIMM1A and DIMM2A (the blue slots). Both interleaved and non-interleaved
memory are supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots. Populating
two slots at a time (DIMM1A + DIMM2A, DIMM1B + DIMM2B, etc.) with memory
modules of the same size and of the same type will result in dual-channel, inter-
leaved memory which is faster than the single-channel, non-interleaved memory.
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 PDSMU supports up to 8 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2-667/533/400
SDRAM. Interleaved memory requires modules of the same size and speed to be
installed in pairs. Do not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds. Notes: Due to
OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than 4 GB of memory.
Due to memory allocation to system devices, memory remaining available for op-
erational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory
availability is disproportional. (Refer to the table below for details.)
Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability
System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining
Firmware Hub fl ash memory
(System BIOS)
Local APIC 4 KB 3.99
Area Reserved for the
chipset
I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99
PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76
PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51
PCI Enumeration Area 2
(if needed) -Aligned on
256-MB boundary-
VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85
TSEG 1 MB 2.84
Memory available to System
BIOS & OS applications
1 MB 3.99
2 MB 3.99
512 MB 3.01
(4 GB Total System Memory)
2.84
Figure 5-3. Installing DIMM into Slot
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.
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5-6 Adding PCI Cards
1. PCI Expansion Slots
Two riser cards are used to support add-on cards to the system. The SC815TQ-
R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis can accommodate one standard size (full height
full length) and one low profi le PCI expansion card. When viewed from the chassis
front, the standard size card installs to the left and the low-profi le card installs to
the right side.
PCI cards are installed into riser cards that have been pre-installed to the system.
An additional two riser cards are included to support PCI-E add-on cards. See
confi guration list below.
2. PCI card installation
Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure you install it into the correct riser
card. Begin by releasing the locking tab that corresponds to the slot you wish to
populate. Insert the expansion card into the correct riser card, pushing down with
your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card.
PCI Slot/Card Confi gurations
5015M-UR/5015M-NTR
Left Side Riser Card Expansion card supported
CSE-R1UU-UE8 (preinstalled) 1x UIO card and 1x PCI-E x8 card
Right Side Riser Card Expansion card supported
RSC-R1UU-E8R+ 1x PCI-Express x4 card
5015M-U/5015M-NT
Left Side Riser Card Expansion card supported
CSE-R1UU-2E8 (preinstalled) 2x PCI-E x8 cards
Right Side Riser Card Expansion card supported
RSC-R1UU-E8R+ 1x PCI-Express x4 card
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5-7 Serverboard Details
Figure 5-4. SUPER PDSMU Layout
(not drawn to scale)
PWR-LED
LE1
SEPC
SBX1
SBX2
USB2/3
SATA0
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
UID
South Bridge
SUPER PDSMU
LAN2 LAN1
JPL1
JPL2
ICH7R
JPG1
JPF
WOL
VGA
JWOR
ES1000
ATI
Battery
USB4/5
COM1
J9
Speaker
SIMSO
USB0/1
BIOS
JWD
Kb/
Mouse
JBT1
FAN6
COM2 Floppy
PW4
PW3
JAR
JLED
JF1
JPW2
JPW1
FAN1
FAN2
IDE#1
FAN5
JL1
DIMM2B
DIMM2A
FAN4
DIMM1B
DIMM1A
FAN3
Intel 3010
North Bridge
LGA 775
CPU
Notes
Jumpers not noted are for test purposes only.
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PDSMU Quick Reference
Jumper Description Default Setting
JAR Alarm Reset Enable Open (Disabled)
JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-9
JPF Power Force-On Open (Disabled)
JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1/JPL2 Giga-bit LAN 1/2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JWD Watch Dog Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset)
Connector Description
COM1/COM2 COM1 (Port)/COM 2 (Header)
Fans 1-6 Fan Headers
Floppy Floppy Disk Connector
IDE#1 IDE Connector
J9 Speaker Header
JF1 Front Control Panel Header
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header
JLED Power LED Header
JPW1 24-Pin ATX Power Connector
JPW2 8-pin Power Connector (Required)
JWOR Wake On Ring header
LAN1/LAN2 Ethernet RJ45 (Gigabit LAN) Ports
PW3 Power Supply Fail Connector
PW4 Power System Management Bus (I
SATA 0-3 Serial ATA Ports
SEPC Proprietary Power Connector (for UIO)
SIMSO SIMSO IPMI Slot
UID Unit Identifi er Button
USB0/1 Universal Serial Bus Ports
USB2/3,USB4/5 Universal Serial Bus Headers
WOL Wake On LAN header
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C)
LEDs Description
LE1 UID LED Indicator*
PWR-LED Power Ready LED Indicator
*LE1: When this blue LED is on, either the control panel UID button or the back panel
UID button has been pressed by the user to indicate the location of the unit.
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5-8 Connector Defi nitions
ATX Power Connector
The primary ATX power supply con-
nector meets the SSI (Superset ATX)
24-pin specifi cation. Make sure that
the orientation of the connector is
correct. See the table on the right for
pin defi nitions.
ATX Power 24-pin Connector
Pin Defi nitions (JPW1)
Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 COM 3 COM
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 COM 5 COM
18 COM 6 +5V
19 COM 7 COM
20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK
21 +5V 9 5VSB
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 COM 12 +3.3V
Processor Power Connector
JPW2 must also be connected to the
power supply to provide power for the
processor(s). See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.
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.
Processor Power
Pin Defi nitions (JPW2)
Pins Defi nition
1 through 4 Ground
5 through 8 +12V
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.
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
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.
Universal Information LED
Connect an LED to pins 7 and 8 of
JF1 to provide advanced warning of
chassis overheating or fan failure.
These pins also work with the front
UID indicator, which will activate as
either a solid or fl ashing blue LED
depending on whether the LED was
activated via IPMI or the UID button.
Refer to the tables on the right for pin
defi nitions and status indicators.
NIC2 LED
Pin Defi nitions (JF1)
Pin# Defi nition
9 Vcc
10 Ground
Universal Info. LED
Pin Defi nitions (JF1)
Pin# Defi nition
7Vcc
8 Control
Red LED Indications
State Indication
Solid Overheat
Blinking (fast) Fan Fail
Blinking (slow) Power Fail
Blue LED Indications
State Indication
Solid UID (via Button)
Blinking UID (via IPMI)
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Power Fail LED
The Power Fail LED connection is
located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Re-
fer to the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.
Reset Button
The Reset Button connection is lo-
cated 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
Power Fail LED
Pin Defi nitions (JF1)
Pin# Defi nition
5 Vcc
6 Ground
Reset Button
Pin Defi nitions (JF1)
Pin# Defi nition
3 Reset
4 Ground
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.
Universal Serial Bus
(USB0/1)
Two Universal Serial Bus ports are
located on the I/O backplane. USB0
is the bottom connector and USB1 is
the top connector. See the table on
the right for pin defi nitions.
Power Button
Pin Defi nitions (JF1)
Pin# Defi nition
1 PW_ON
2 Ground
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
USB1
Pin # Defi nition
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Universal Serial Bus
Headers
Four additional USB headers (USB2/3
and USB4/5) 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.
Serial Ports
The COM1 serial port is located on
the IO backplane. COM2 is a header
on the serverboard (see serverboard
layout for location). See the table on
the right for pin defi nitions.
Universal Serial Bus Headers
Pin Defi nitions (USB2/3, USB4/5)
USB2
Pin # Defi nition
1 +5V 1 +5V
2 PO- 2 PO-
3 PO+ 3 PO+
4 Ground 4 Ground
5 Key 5 NC
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
USB3, USB4
Pin # Defi nition
Fan Headers
The PDSMU has six fan headers, des-
ignated Fan1 through Fan6. All are
4-pin fans to provide a Pulse Width
Modulated (PWM) signal, however
pins 1-3 of the headers are backward
compatible with traditional 3-pin fans.
Connect the CPU heatsink fan and
the system (chassis) fans to these
headers. Their speed is controlled via
Thermal Management with a BIOS
setting. See the tables on the right
for pin defi nitions.
Note: Pin 10 is included on the header but not on
the port. NC indicates no connection.
Fan Header
Pin Defi nitions
(FAN1-6)
Pin# Defi nition
1 Ground (Black)
2 +12V (Red)
3 Tachometer
4 PWM Control
Note: When using Thermal Management set-
tings, please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin fans.
Please do not use both 3-pin fans and 4-pin fans
together.
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Chassis Intrusion
A Chassis Intrusion header is located
at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable
to inform you of a chassis intrusion.
Speaker Connector
The speaker connector located at J9
allows you to choose between using
the internal or an external speaker.
For the internal speaker, jump pins 3
and 4. To use an external speaker,
place the speaker cable header on all
four pins. See the table on the right.
Chassis Intrusion
Pin Defi nitions (JL1)
Pin# Defi nition
1 Intrusion Input
2 Ground
Speaker Connector
Pin Defi nitions (J9)
Pin Setting Defi nition
Pins 3-4 Internal Speaker
Pins 1-4 External Speaker
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and
PS/2 Mouse Ports
The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2
mouse ports are located beside the
USB ports. See the table on the right
for pin defi nitions.
Wake-On-LAN
The Wake-On-LAN header is desig-
nated WOL. 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 con-
nector and cable.
PS/2 Keyboard and
Mouse Ports
Pin Defi nitions
Pin# Defi nition
1 Data
2NC
3 Ground
4 VCC
5 Clock
6NC
Wake-On-LAN
Pin Defi nitions (WOL)
Pin# Defi nition
1 +5V Standby
2 Ground
3 Wake-up
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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.
Power SMB (I2C) Connector
The Power SMB (I2C) connector
(PW4) is used to monitor power sup-
plies, fans and system temperatures.
See the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.
Wake-On-Ring
Pin Defi nitions
(JWOR)
Pin# Defi nition
1 Ground (Black)
2 Wake-up
PWR SMB (I2C)
Pin Defi nitions
Pin# Defi nition
1 Clock
2 Data
3 PWR Fail
4 Ground
5 +3.3V
Power Supply Fail
Connect a cable from your power sup-
ply to the Power Supply Fail header
(PW3) to provide a warning of power
supply failure. This warning signal is
passed through the PWR_LED pin to
indicate a power failure. See the table
on the right for pin defi nitions.
Alarm Reset (JAR)
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
JAR header to disable the power supply
fail alarm.
Power Supply Fail
Pin Defi nitions (PW3)
Pin# Defi nition
1 PWR 1: Fail
2 PWR 2: Fail
3 PWR 3: Fail
4 Signal: Alarm Reset
Note: This feature is only available when using
Supermicro redundant power supplies.
Alarm Reset
Pin Defi nitions (JAR)
Pin# Defi nition
1 Ground
2 +5V
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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.
Power LED
The Power LED connector is desig-
nated JLED. Connect an LED here for
indication of power being supplied to
the serverboard. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.
Power LED
Pin Defi nitions (JLED)
Pin# Defi nition
1 +5V
2 Key
3 Ground
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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.
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Note: On two-pin jumpers, "Closed"
means the jumper is on and "Open"
means the jumper is off the pins.
CMOS Clear
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
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.
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VGA Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings (JPG1)
Jumper Setting Defi nition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled
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LAN Enable/Disable
Change the setting of jumper JPL1
or JPL2 to enable or disable the
onboard Ethernet (RJ45) ports LAN1
and LAN2, respectively. See the table
on the right for jumper settings. The
default setting is enabled
Watch Dog Enable/Disable
JWD controls the Watch Dog function.
Watch Dog is a system monitor that
can reboot the system when a software
application is “hung up”. Pins 1-2 will
cause WD to reset the system if an
application is hung up. Pins 2-3 will
generate a non-maskable interrupt sig-
nal for the application that is hung up.
See the table on the right for jumper
settings. Watch Dog must also be en-
abled in BIOS.
Note: When enabled, the user needs
to write their own application software
to disable the Watch Dog Timer.
LAN Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings (JPL1, JPL2)
Jumper Setting Defi nition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled
Watch Dog
Jumper Settings (JWD)
Jumper Setting Defi nition
Pins 1-2 Reset
Pins 2-3 NMI
Open Disabled
Power Force On Enable/
Disable
Jumper JPF allows you to enable or
disable the Power Force On function.
If enabled, the power will always stay
on automatically. If this function is
disabled (the normal setting), the user
needs to press the power button to
power on the system.
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Power Force On
Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings (JPF)
Jumper Setting Defi nition
Open Normal
Closed Force On
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LAN1/LAN2 LEDs
The Ethernet ports (located beside the
VGA port) have two LEDs. On each
Gigabit LAN port, one LED indicates
activity when blinking 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 func-
tions associated with the connection
speed LED.
LE1
The LE1 LED located under the UID
button is the UID indicator LED. LE1
illuminates when UID is initiated either
by the UID button or via IPMI. If initi-
ated a second time, LE1 will turn off.
Connection Speed Indicator
LAN LED
LED Color Defi nition
Off 10 MHz
Green 100 MHz
Amber 1 GHz
UID LED Indicator
(LE1)
LED Defi nition
Off Normal
On UID button depressed
When the LED blinks blue it means
the signal was initiated via IPMI. If
blue continuously it means a UID but-
ton initiated it.
PWR-LED
The PWR-LED is located next to the
SEPC slot. Refer to the table on the
right for indicator defi nitions.
Power Indicator LED
(PWR-LED)
Color Defi nition
Red Power or CPU failure,
CPU overheat
Amber System off, power cable
connected
Green System on, operation
normal
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5-11 Floppy, IDE and SATA 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
Floppy. 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
33 Ground 34 Diskette
Floppy Drive Connector
Pin Defi nitions (Floppy)
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IDE Connector
There are no jumpers to con-
fi gure the onboard IDE#1 con-
nector. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.
IDE Drive Connector
Pin Defi nitions (IDE#1)
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
See the table on the right for
pin defi nitions for the onboard
SATA ports.
SATA Port Pin Defi nitions
(SATA0 ~ SATA3)
Pin # Defi nition
1 Ground
2TXP
3TXN
4 Ground
5RXN
6RXP
7 Ground
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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Chapter 6
Advanced Chassis Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte-
nance on the SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis. For component installa-
tion, 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
Power Supply Module PCI Expansion Slots (w/ riser cards)
Mouse/Keyboard
Note: the SC815TQ-560U chassis (5015M-U/5015M-NT) has only a single power supply mod-
ule.
Slim Floppy Drive (optional)
SATA Drive Bays
USB Ports
COM1 Port VGA Port Ethernet Ports
System Reset
Control PanelSystem LEDs
Main Power
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.
These wires have been bundled together as a ribbon cable to simplify the connec-
tion. 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
Three 4-cm heavy duty counter-rotating fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer
5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT. 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.
It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a
good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and
cool the components. See Figure 6-2.
System Fan Failure
Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via a BIOS setting. If a fan fails,
the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the Universal Information LED on
the control panel will blink quickly. Replace any failed fan at your earliest conve-
nience 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 fans has failed. Then power down the system before replacing a fan.
Removing the power cords is also recommended as a safety precaution.
Replacing System Fans
1. Removing a fan
After turning off the power to the system, fi rst remove the chassis cover and unplug
the fan cable from the motherboard. Unscrew the failed blower fan from the chassis
and pull it completely out from the serverboard.
2. Installing a new fan
Replace the failed fan with an identical 4-cm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro:
p/n FAN-0086L). Push the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while mak-
ing 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. System Cooling Fans
Note: redundant power supply shown applies to 5015M-UR and 5015M-NTR only.
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal
Removing the Front Bezel
If your system has a front bezel (optional) attached to the chassis, you must fi rst
remove it to gain access to the drive bays. To remove the bezel, fi rst unlock the
front of the chassis then press the release knob (see Figure 6-3). Carefully re-
move the bezel with both hands. A fi lter located within the bezel can be removed
for replacement/cleaning. It is recommended that you keep a maintenance log of
fi lter cleaning/replacement, since its condition will affect the airfl ow throughout the
whole system.
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Figure 6-3. Removing the Front Bezel
1. Unlock
2. Press release knob
3. Remove bezel assembly
Accessing the Drive Bays
SATA 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 drives.
Proceed to the next section for instructions.
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 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-
NTR/5015M-NT 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 drives will fi t into the 5015M-UR/5015M-
U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT.
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SATA Drive Installation
1. Mounting a SATA drive in a drive carrier
The SATA 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 a drive 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
6-4.
Figure 6-4. Mounting a SATA Drive in a Carrier
Use caution when working around the SATA backplane. Do not
touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no
!
!
ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the holes, which
aid in proper airfl ow.
Important: Regardless of how many SATA drives are installed, all
drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper
airfl ow.
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2. Installing/removing hot-swap SATA drives
The SATA drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These
hard drives are hot-pluggable, 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 6-5).
Note: Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot-plug ca-
pability of the SATA drives.
Figure 6-5. Removing a SATA Drive from the Server
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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 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT acco-
modates only slim-line DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to
mount a slim-line DVD-ROM drive in the 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-
NT 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.
• 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.
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6-5 Power Supply
5015M-UR/5015M-NTR
The SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-NTR has a 450 watt redundant power supply
confi guration consisting of two hot-swap power modules. The power supply mod-
ules 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 Universal
Information LED on the control panel will blink red slowly 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 mod-
ules 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, 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, push the release tab (on the back of the power supply) to
the side and then pull the module straight out (see Figure 6-6). 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 module with another PWS-451-1R 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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The SuperServer 5015M-U/5015M-NT has a single 560 watt power supply, which
is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate with
a 100v - 240v input voltage.
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 5015M-U/5015M-NT, 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 (p/n PWS-561-1H20), which can
be ordered directly from Supermicro (see Contact Information in the Preface).
To remove the failed power module, fi rst remove the screws that secure the power
supply to the chassis. Locate the colored release tab, push it to the right then pull
the module straight out with the handle provided (see Figure 6-6, redundant power
supply server shown). The power supply wiring was designed to detach automati-
cally when the module is pulled from the chassis.
2. Installing a new power supply
Replace the failed power supply with another identical power supply module. Care-
fully 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. Secure it
to the chassis with the screwd you removed previously, then reconnect the AC power
cord and depress the power button on the control panel to restart the system.
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Figure 6-6. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply
Note: redundant power supply shown applies to 5015M-UR and 5015M-NTR only.
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Chapter 7: BIOS
Chapter 7
BIOS
7-1 Introduction
This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the PDSMU. 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 Su-
per Micro web site 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 utility stores the system param-
eters, types of disk drives, video displays, etc. in the CMOS. The CMOS memory re-
quires very little electrical power. When the computer is turned off, a backup battery
provides power to the CMOS Logic, enabling it to retain system parameters. Each
time when the computer is powered on, the computer is confi gured with the values
stored in the CMOS Logic 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: To prevent possible boot failure, do not shut down or reset the
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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 appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is
described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to
understand how to set the options (See the 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.
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icon. With the item highlighted,
Main BIOS Setup Menu
Chapter 7: BIOS
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.
Parallel ATA
This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Serial ATA
This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The
options are Disabled and Enabled.
Native Mode Operation
Select the native mode for ATA. The options are Serial ATA and Auto.
SATA Controller Mode
Select Compatible to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be automatically-
detected and be placed in the Legacy Mode by the BIOS. Select Enhanced
to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be to be automatically-detected and be
placed in the Native IDE Mode. Note: Enhanced mode is supported by Windows
2000 OS or later.
When the SATA Controller Mode is set to Enhanced, the following items will
display:
Serial ATA (SATA) RAID Enable
Select Enable to enable Serial ATA RAID Functions. (For a Windows OS
environment, use the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled. When this
item is set to Enabled, the item: "ICH RAID Code Base" will be available for
you to select either Intel or Adaptec Host RAID fi rmware. If this item is set to
Disabled, the item-SATA AHCI Enable will be available.) The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
ICH RAID Code Base (Available when SATA RAID is Enabled.)
Select Intel to enable Intel's SATA RAID fi rmware. Select Adaptec to use Adaptec's
HostRAID fi rmware. The options are Intel and Adaptec.
SATA AHCI (Available when SATA RAID is Disabled.)
Select Enable to enable the function of Serial ATA Advanced Host Interface. (Use
caution when using this function. This feature is for advanced programmers
only. The options are Enabled and Disabled.)
IDE Primary Master/Slave, SATA Port 1, SATA Port 2, SATA Port 3
and SATA Port 4
These settings allow the user to set the parameters for the IDE Primary Master/
Slave SATA Port 1, SATA Port 2, SATA Port 3 and SATA Port 4 slots. Hit <Enter>
to activate the following sub-menu screen for detailed options of these items. Set
the correct confi gurations accordingly. The items included in the sub-menu are:
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Type
Selects the type of IDE hard drive. The option Auto will allow the BIOS to
automatically confi gure the parameters of the HDD installed at the connection.
Enter a number between 1 to 39 to select a predetermined HDD type. Select
User to allow the user to enter the parameters of the HDD installed. Select
CDROM if a CDROM drive is installed. Select ATAPI if a removable disk drive
is installed.
Multi-Sector Transfers
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.
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.
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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>.
Boot Features
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
QuickBoot 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.
QuietBoot Mode
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the graphic logo screen during
boot-up.
ACPI Mode
Use the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Confi guration
and Power Interface) power management on your system. The options are
Yes and No.
Power Button Behavior
If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user
presses 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.
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Resume On Modem Ring
Select On to “wake your system up” when an incoming call is received by your
modem. The options are On and Off.
Resume On PME#
Select On to allow your system be woken up when signals are received by the
selected PME# of a PCI slot. 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.
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 to write (cache) 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 to write (cache) 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 Static DROM (SDROM)
or to be written into L1, L2 cache inside the CPU 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.
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Select Write Protect to prevent data from being written into the base memory
area of Block 0-512K. Select Write Back to allow the 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 Static DROM (SDROM) or written
into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU 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 512-640K.
Select Write Back to allow the 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 Extended Memory
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 Static DROM (SDROM) or written
into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU 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 extended memory area above 1 MB.
Select Write Back to allow the 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. Set to Enabled to enhance graphic performance
when using a Linux graphic driver that requires 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 the GLAN port specifi ed.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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.
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Slot1 PCI-Exp. x8, Slot2 PCI-Exp. x8 and Slot3 PCI-Exp. x4
Access the submenu for each of the settings above 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. For Unix, Novell and
other Operating Systems, please select the option: other. If a drive fails after
the installation of a 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: Use caution when changing the Advanced settings. Incorrect
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values entered may cause system malfunction. Also, a very high DRAM
frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system instability. When
this occurs, revert to the default setting.
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.
ECC Conditions (Available when supported by the memory)
This setting specifi es ECC Error conditions that will be treated as ECC Error Events.
The options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit, and Both.
ECC Error Handler (Available when supported by the memory)
This setting allows you to select the type of interrupt to be activated when an ECC
error occurs. The options are None, NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt), SMI (System
Management Interrupt) and SCI (System Control Interrupt.)
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USB Function
Select Enabled to activate the 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 x12.
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 use this function which will 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.
Enhanced Intel EIST Support (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and 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.
Thermal Management 2 (Available when supported by the CPU.)
Set to Enabled to use Thermal Management 2 (TM2) which will lower the 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.
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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 default
settings are Disabled for the Intel 5100 Series Processors and Enable for the
5000 Series Processors.
Set Maximum Extended CPUID=3
Select Enabled to set the Maximum Extended CPUID value to 3. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
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. Note: please refer to
Intel’s web site for detailed information.
Intel <R> Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by
the CPU.)
Select Enabled to use the feature of 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 to 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.
No Execute Mode Memory Protection (Available when supported by the
CPU.)
Set to Enabled to 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 overwhelm the processor or
damage the system during an attack.
Note: this feature is available when your OS and your CPU support the function of
Execute Disable Bit. 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.)
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.
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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.
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Console Redirection
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
COM Port Address
This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to:
Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled.
BAUD Rate
This item allows you to set 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 set console redirection type. The options are VT100,
VT100,8bit, PC-ANSI, 7bit, PC ANSI, VT100+,
VT-UTF8 and ASCII.
Flow Control
This item allows you to select the fl ow control option for console redirection. The
options are: None, XON/XOFF, and CTS/RTS.
Console Connection
This item allows you to decide how console redirection is to be connected: 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.
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Hardware Monitor Logic
Note: The Phoenix BIOS will automatically detect the type of CPU(s) and hardware
monitoring chip used on the motherboard and will display the Hardware Monitoring
screen accordingly.
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 75
monitor data for the following items:
CPU Temperature/CPU Second Core Temperature
System Temperature
Fan1-Fan6 Speeds: If Auto Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS will automatically
display the status of the fans indicated in this item.
o
C, 80oC, 85oC and 90oC. Highlight this and hit <Enter> to see
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
CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vice versa.
When this option is to 3-pin fan, the fan speed will be controlled by voltage. Select
“Disable” to disable the fan speed control function and allow the onboard fans to
constantly run at full speed (12V). If the option is set to 4-pin, the fan speed will
be controlled by Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). Select 3-pin if your chassis came
with 3-pin fan headers. Select 4-pin if your chassis came with 4-pin fan headers.
Select Workstation if your system is used as a Workstation. Select Server if your
system is used as a Server. Select Disable to disable fan speed control and al-
low the onboard fans to constantly run at full speed (12V). The Options are: 1.
Disable, 2. 3-pin (Server), 3. 3-pin (Workstation), 4. 4-pin (Server) and 5. 4-pin
(Workstation).
Voltage Monitoring
The following items will be monitored and displayed:
Vcore, Vcc 1.5V, -12, Vcc 1.8V, +3.3V, +12V, 5Vsb, 5VDD, Vfsb, Vbat
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7-5 Security
Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow
keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed
by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security
BIOS settings are described in this section.
Supervisor Password Is:
This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered to the system.
Clear means such a password has not been used, and Set means a supervisor
password has been entered.
User Password Is:
This item indicates if a user password has been entered to the system. Clear
means such a password has not been used, and Set means a user password has
been entered.
Set Supervisor Password
When the item Set "Supervisor Password" is highlighted, press <Enter>. 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.
Set User Password
When the item-Set User Password is highlighted, press <Enter>. 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.
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Password on Boot
This setting allows you to decide if a password is required for a user to access the
system at the boot-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. See details on changing boot priority and devices in
Specifi c Help Windows. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section.
Boot List
Candidate
List
Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders
The devices included in the boot list section (above) are bootable devices listed in
the sequence of boot order as specifi ed. The boot functions for the devices included
in the candidate list (above) are currently disabled. Use a <+> key or a <-> key to
move the device up or down. Use the <f> key or the <r> key to specify the type of
an USB device, either fi xed or removable. You can select one item from the boot
list and hit the <x> key to remove it from the list of bootable devices (to make its
resource available for other bootable devices). Subsequently, you can select an item
from the candidate list and hit the <x> key to remove it from the candidate list and
put it in the boot list. This item will then become a bootable device. See details on
changing the boot priority order of a device in the "Item Specifi c Help" window.
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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.
Exit Saving Changes
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save any changes you've made and to
exit the BIOS Setup utility.
Exit Discarding Changes
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving
any changes you may have made.
Load Setup Defaults
Highlight this item and press <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 press <Enter> to discard (cancel) any changes you've made.
You will remain in the Setup utility.
Save Changes
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save any changes you've made. You will
remain in the Setup utility.
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Appendix A
BIOS POST Messages
During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a prob-
lem 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 de-
tected.
System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
System RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected.
Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory not working or not con-
fi 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.
Fixed Disk n
Fixed disk n (0-3) identifi ed.
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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.
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 ????.
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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
This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the Phoenix BIOS. 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
01h IPMI Initialization
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 Reset PCI Bus Mastering devices
14h Initialize keyboard controller
16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum
17h Initialize cache before memory Auto size
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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 (optional)
42h Initialize interrupt vectors
45h POST device initialization
46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice
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 (optional)
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 <ESC> to enter SETUP”
5Bh Disable CPU cache
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POST Code Description
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
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 (optional)
7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present
80h Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs (optional)
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 and shadow if successful. One
long, two short beeps on checksum failure
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99h Check for SMART Drive (optional)
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 <ESC> prompt
AAh Scan for <ESC> key stroke
ACh Enter SETUP
AEh Clear Boot fl ag
B0h Check for errors
B1h Inform RomPilot about the end of POST (optional)
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 and PPM Structures
B9h Prepare Boot
BAh Initialize SMBIOS
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 fl ags
C6h Console redirection init.
C7h Unhook INT 10h if console redirection enabled
C8h Force check (optional)
C9h Extended ROM checksum (optional)
CDh Reclaim console redirection vector
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POST Code Description
D2h Unknown interrupt
D4h Check Intel Branding string
D8h Alert Standard Format initialization
D9h Late init for IPMI
DEh Log error if micro-code not updated properly
The following are for boot block in Flash ROM
POST Code Description
E0h Initialize the chipset
E1h Initialize the bridge
E2h Initialize the CPU
E3h Initialize system timer
E4h Initialize system I/O
E5h Check force recovery boot
E6h Checksum BIOS ROM
E7h Go to BIOS
E8h Set Huge Segment
E9h Initialize Multi Processor
EAh Initialize OEM special code
EBh Initialize PIC and DMA
ECh Initialize Memory type
EDh Initialize Memory size
EEh Shadow Boot Block
EFh System memory test
F0h Initialize interrupt vectors
F1h Initialize Run Time Clock
F2h Initialize video
F3h Initialize System Management Manager
F4h Output one beep
F5h Clear Huge Segment
F6h Boot to Mini DOS
F7h Boot to Full DOS
If the BIOS detects error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it displays an additional
word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that failed. For example, “2C
0002” means address line 1 (bit one set) has failed. “2E 1020" means data bits 12
and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits. The BIOS also sends the
bitmap to the port-80 LED display. It fi rst displays the checkpoint code, followed by
a delay, the high-order byte, another delay, and then the loworder byte of the error.
It repeats this sequence continuously.
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