Supero AS-1011M-Ni User Manual

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AS-1011M-Ni

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USER’S MANUAL

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the AS-1011M-Ni. Installation
and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The AS-101M-Ni is an economical server based on the SC812L-280U 1U rackmount
server chassis and the H8SMU motherboard, which supports a single AMD Opteron
1000 processor in an AM2 socket and up to 8 GB of DDR2-800/667/533 unbuffered
ECC/non-ECC SDRAM.

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 H8SMU motherboard and
the SC812L-280U chassis, which make up the AS-101M-Ni.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the AS-1011M-Ni 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.

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
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Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8SMU motherboard, including the
locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter
when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the
motherboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the 1U SC812L-280U rackmount
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when in­stalling, removing or reconfi guring peripheral drives and when replacing the system
power supply unit and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa­tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes

Appendix C: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Preface

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

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

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

1-2 Motherboard Features .................................................................................... 1-2

1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-5

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

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ............................................... 2-4

Installing the Chassis Rails ...................................................................... 2-5

Installing the Rack Rails .......................................................................... 2-5

Installing the Server into the Rack ........................................................... 2-6

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack .................................................... 2-7

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

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ....................................................................... 2-9

Chapter 3: System Interface

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

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

Reset ........................................................................................................ 3-1

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

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

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

Universal Information LED ....................................................................... 3-2

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

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

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

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

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 Motherboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-1

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

5-3 Mounting the Motherboard into a Chassis ..................................................... 5-4

5-4 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 5-5

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

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

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

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

5-6 Installing Memory ........................................................................................... 5-7

5-7 Adding PCI Cards ........................................................................................... 5-9

5-8 Motherboard Details ..................................................................................... 5-10

H8SMU Layout ....................................................................................... 5-10

H8SMU Quick Reference ....................................................................... 5-11

5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-12

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

Processor Power Connector .................................................................. 5-12

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

HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-12

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 Ports ..................................................................... 5-14

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

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

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

LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ......................................................................... 5-15

Power LED/Speaker ............................................................................... 5-16

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

Power Supply I

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C Header ...................................................................... 5-16

Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-17

Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-17

Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-17

Compact Flash Power Header ............................................................... 5-18

SGPIO .................................................................................................... 5-18

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-19

Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-19

CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-19

VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-20

Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-20

Onboard Speaker Enable/Disable .......................................................... 5-20

Compact Flash Master/Slave ................................................................. 5-21

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C to PCI-X/PCI-E Enable/Disable ........................................................ 5-21

5-11 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-22

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs .................................................................................. 5-22

Onboard Power LED (DP1) ................................................................... 5-22

UID LED (LE1) ....................................................................................... 5-22

5-12 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections ................................................... 5-23

Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-23

IDE Connector ........................................................................................ 5-24

SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 5-24

5-13 Enabling SATA RAID .................................................................................... 5-25

5-14 Installing Drivers ........................................................................................... 5-28

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 Cooling Fans .............................................................. 6-3

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

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

Installing Components in the 3.5" Drive Bays ......................................... 6-5

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

Power Supply Failure ............................................................................... 6-6

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ................................................... 6-6

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Chapter 7: BIOS

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

7-2 Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-2

7-3 Advanced Settings Menu ............................................................................... 7-2

7-4 Boot Menu .................................................................................................... 7-16

7-5 Security Menu ............................................................................................... 7-16

7-7 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-17

Appendices:

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
Appendix C: System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Supermicro's AS1011M-Ni is an economic 1U rackmount server. The 1011M-Ni
is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC812L-280U rackmount chassis and
the H8SMU motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operat­ing systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 1011M-Ni. (www.supermicro.
com/aplus)

In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included with your 1011M-Ni, as listed below:

 One (1) passive CPU heatsink (SNK-P0026)

 Two (2) 10-cm blower fans (FAN-0059L)

 One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-81202-0)

 Two (2) riser cards (RSC-R1UU-2E8 and RSC-R1UU-E8R+)

 SATA Accessories:

One (1) 48-cm SATA cable (CBL-0206L)
One (1) 59-cm SATA cable (CBL-0207L)
One (1) 70-cm SATA cable (CBL-0208L)

 Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT34)
Two (2) rack rail assemblies
Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails to a rack/telco rack

 One (1) CD-ROM containing drivers and utilities

 AS 1011M-Ni User's Manual

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1-2 Motherboard Features

At the heart of the 101 1M-Ni lies the H8SMU, a single processor motherboard based
on the nVidia MCP55 Pro chipset. Below are the main features of the H8SMU (see
Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The H8SMU supports a single AMD OpteronTM 1000 Series processor. Please
refer to the motherboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing
of supported processors.

Memory

The H8SMU has four 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 8 GB of
DDR2-800/667/533 unbuffered ECC/non-ECC SDRAM. Memory may be installed
in either interleaved or non-interleaved confi gurations. Please refer to Chapter 5
for details.

PCI Expansion Slots

The H8SMU has one PCI-Express x16 slot and one PCI-Express x8 slot. Standard
size expansion cards (with their appropriate riser cards) may be used with the server.
See Section 5-6 for details.

Serial ATA

An on - c hi p SATA cont ro ll er is i nteg rate d into t he H 8 S M U to pr ovi de a fo ur-p ort, 3
Gb/sec Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1 and JBOD supported.
The SATA drives a re hot- swappa ble unit s.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

One fl oppy drive controller and one onboard ATA/133 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 H8SMU 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.

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Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni­tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

Figure 1-1. nVidia MCP55 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

PCI-E x8 Slot

PCI-E x16 Slot

GLAN Ports (2)

PCI-E x8

PCI-E x16

RGMII

AMD AM2 Socket

Process or

16 x 16 HT link (1 GHz)

nVidia

MCP55P ro

S I/O BIOS

128-bit data + 16-bit ECC

3 GB/s

ATA133

USB 2.0

PCI 33 MHz

LPC

DDR2-800/667/533

DIMM 1A

DIMM 2A

DIMM 1B

DIMM 2B

SATA Ports (4)

IDE (1 )

USB Ports (4)

ATI ES1000

SIMSO

(IPMI 2.0)

Floppy

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Mouse

Serial Ports

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SC812L-280U is Supermicro's second-generation 1U chassis and features
three hard drive bays and a revolutionary cooling design that can keep today's most
powerful processors running well below their temperature thresholds. The following
is a general outline of the main features of the SC812L-280U chassis.

System Power

The SC812L-280U chassis features a 280W power supply.

Control Panel

The SC812L-280U control panel provides important system monitoring and control
information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity, UID
and system overheat conditions. Also present are a main power button, a system
reset button and a UID button.

I/O Backplane

The SC812L-280U is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O backplane provides three
standard size PCI slots, one COM port (the other is internal), one VGA port, two USB
ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, two Ethernet (LAN) ports and a UID LED.

Cooling System

The SC812L-280U chassis has a revolutionary cooling design. The SC812L-280U
includes two heavy duty 10-cm blower fans located in the middle of the chassis.
These fans operate continuously at full rpm. An overheat LED will be activated if
they break down and the ambient air temperature inside the chassis rises.

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

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

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)
[e-mail] (Technical Support)
[e-mail] (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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 1011M-Ni system 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 1011M-Ni system has come to you with the processors and memory
preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a motherboard, 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

Y ou should inspect the box the 1011M-Ni 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 1011M-Ni. 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. Read the Rack and Server Precautions in
the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the 101 1M-Ni was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies, two
rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system
into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation process
in a minimum amount of time. Please read this section in its entirety before you
begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow.

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Choosing a Setup Location

- Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door
completely (~25 inches).

- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for
suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

- This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated
equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

- This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according
to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

Warnings and Precautions!

Rack Precautions:

- Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to
the fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

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

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

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

- You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more
simultaneously 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 power supply units to cool before touching them.

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

ers 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 tempera­ture 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 tempera­ture (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 connec­tions 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 1011M-Ni into a rack. If the
1011M-Ni 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. The following is a guideline for installing
the 1011M-Ni into a rack with the rack rails provided. 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 with the 1011M-Ni. Each of
these assemblies consist of three sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures
to the 1011M-Ni (A) and an outer fi xed rack rail that secures directly to the rack
itself (B). A sliding rail guide sandwiched between the two should remain attached
to the fi xed rack rail. (See Figure 2-1.) The A and B rails must be detached from
each other to install.

To remove the fi xed chassis rail (A), pull it out as far as possible - you should hear
a "click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail assembly and locks
the inner rail. Then depress the locking tab to pull the inner rail completely out.
Do this for both the left and right side rack rail assemblies.

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

Mounting Holes

B

Locking Tab

A

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Installing the Chassis Rails

Position the fi xed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the
1011M-Ni making sure the screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/
right specifi c. Screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2).
Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis. You will
also need to attach the rail brackets when installng into a telco rack.

Locking Tabs: As you have seen, 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 Chassis Rails

Installing the Rack Rails

Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 1011M-Ni in the rack. (See
Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fi xed rack rail/sliding rail
guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide
facing the inside of the rack. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the
brackets provided. Attach the other assembly to the other side of the rack, making
sure both are at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward.

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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 chas­sis 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 1011M-Ni into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped brackets on ei­ther side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow the server will
extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance
the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on your server, remove
it. Then attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis, then the two
rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate the width of the
telco rack. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the brackets
to the rack.

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

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2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup

After you install the 101 1M-Ni in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure
the motherboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made.

1. Accessing the inside of the 1011M-Ni (see Figure 2-5)
First, release the retention screws that secure the 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. There is a large rectangular recess in the middle front of the top
cover to help you 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.

2. Check the CPU
You may have a processor already installed into the motherboard. The proces­sor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor and
heatsink installation.

3. Check the system memory
Your 1011M-Ni 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. Also,
check the air seals for damage. The air seals are located under the blower fan
and beneath the frame cross section that separates the drive bay area from the
motherboard area of the chassis.

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the hard drives have been properly installed
and all connections have been made.

1. Accessing the drive bays
For servicing the hard drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. If
you need to remove or install hard drives, please refer to Chapter 6.

2. Check the airfl ow
Airfl ow is provided by two heavy-duty 10-cm blower fans. The system com-
ponent layout was carefully 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.

3. Supplying power to the system
The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the
power cord from the power supply unit 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). Turn on the power switch on the
back of the power supply, then depress the power button on the front chassis
control panel.

Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed
of the overall status of the system. There are also three buttons on the chassis
control panel.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are three buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button, a power
on/off button and a UID button.

 RESET:

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

the main system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the
main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

 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. See the table in
Figure 3-1 for descriptions of UID LED states.

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

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC812L-280U 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 slowly, it indicates

a fan failure and when blinking red quickly 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 (4x/sec) Fan Fail
Solid Red CPU Overheat
Slow Blinking Red (1x/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 acti­vated. (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.

 NIC1:

 HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity when fl ashing.

 Power:

This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.

Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units.

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Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from
harm and the SuperServer 1011M-Ni 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 motherboard, 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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 Motherboard 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

Temperature 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 1011M-Ni clean and free of clutter.

 The SuperServer 1011M-Ni weighs approximately 34 lbs. (15.5 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 motherboard 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 motherboard.

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4-4 Operating Precautions

Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the
1011M-Ni is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the
1011M-Ni 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 Motherboard Setup

This ch apter cover s the steps r equire d to install a p roce ssor an d heatsink t o the
H8SMU motherboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on
cards . A ll m ot her b o ard j um pe r s and conne c ti on s ar e de sc r ib ed a nd a l ayout a nd
quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the chassis
completely when you have fi nished working on the motherboard to protect and
cool the system suffi ciently .

5-1 Handling the Motherboard

Static electrical discharge can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam­age to printed circuit boards, it is impor tant to handle them very carefully (see
Chapter 4). Also note t hat the size and we ight of the moth erboard c an cause it
to bend if h and le d im pr op er l y, which m ay res ult i n da mag e. To prevent the mot h ­erboa rd fr om bend ing, keep o ne hand un der th e cente r of the bo ard to sup por t it
when han dling. The foll owing measure s are generally s uffi cient to pr otect your
equipment from static discharge.

Precautions

• Use a groun ded wr ist str ap desi gned to pr event stati c disch arge.

• Touch a groun ded metal obj ect before r emoving any boar d from its anti static
bag.

• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or gold contacts.

• When ha ndling c hips o r modul es, avoi d touch ing the ir pins.

• Put the m otherboard, ad d-on cards and pe ripherals bac k into their antist atic
bags when not in use.

Unpacking

The motherboard 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

Exercise extreme caution when handling and installing the proces­sor. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it be­fore adding, removing or changing any hardware components.

CPU Backplates

A CPU backplate (BKT-0017L) has been included in the retail box. The backplate
prevents the CPU area of the motherboard from bending and provides a base for
attaching the retention module. To install, the backplate, begin by peeling off the
release paper to expose the adhesive. On the underside of the motherboard,
locate the two holes on either side of the CPU socket. Attach the adhesive side
of the backplate to the board by inserting the standoffs into the two holes and
applying light pressure so that the backplate sticks to the underside of the board.
See Figure 2-1.

Installing the Processor

1. Lift the lever on CPU socket until it
points straight up.

2. Use your thumb and your index fi n-
ger to hold the CPU. Locate pin 1 on
the CPU socket and pin 1 on the CPU.
Both are marked with a triangle.

3. Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1
of the socket. Once aligned, carefully
place the CPU into the socket. Do not

drop the CPU on the socket, move the
CPU horizontally or vertically or rub the
CPU against the socket or against any
pins of the socket, which may damage
the CPU and/or the socket.

Triangles

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4. With the CPU inserted into the
socket, inspect the four corners of the
CPU to make sure that it is properly
installed and fl ush with the socket.

5. Gently press the CPU socket lever
down until it locks in the plastic tab.

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Installing the Heatsink Retention Modules

A heatsink retention module (BKT-0018L) and two screws have been included in
the retail box. Once installed, it is used to help attach the heatsink to the CPU.
To install, position the module so that the CPU backplate standoffs insert through
the holes on the heatsink retention module and the four feet on the module contact
the motherboard. Secure the retention module to the backplate with two of the
screws provided. See Figure 2-1. Note: BKT-0018L is included for use with non­Supermicro heatsinks only. When installing Supermicro heatsinks, only BKT-0017L
(CPU backplate) is needed. BKT-0018L was designed to provide compatibility with
clip-and-cam type heatsinks from third parties.

Figure 2-1. CPU Heatsink Retention Module Installation

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Installing the Heatsink

The use of active type heatsinks (except for 1U systems) are recommended. Con­nect the heatsink fan to the appropriate fan header on the motherboard. To install
the heatsink, please follow the installation instructions included with your heatsink
package (not included).

5-3 Mounting the Motherboard into a Chassis

All motherboards and motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different
types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both
the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic
and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they
ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click
in or are screwed in tightly.

1. Check the compatibility of the motherboard ports and the I/O shield

The H8SMU motherboard requires a chassis that can support extended ATX boards
of 7" x 13" in size. Make sure that the I/O ports on the motherboard align with their
respective holes in the I/O shield at the rear of the chassis.

2. Mounting the motherboard onto the mainboard tray in the chassis

Carefully mount the motherboard onto the mainboard tray by aligning the mother­board mounting holes with the raised metal standoffs in the tray. Insert screws into
all the mounting holes in the motherboard that line up with the standoffs. Then use a
screwdriver to secure the motherboard to the mainboard tray - tighten until just snug
(if too tight you might strip the threads). Metal screws provide an electrical contact
to the motherboard ground to provide a continuous ground for the system.

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5-4 Connecting Cables

Now that t he proces sors are inst alled, the nex t step is to conne ct the cable s to
the moth erb oard. T hese i nclu de the d ata (ribb on) cable s for th e per iphe rals an d
contr ol pane l and the p ower ca bles.

Connecting Da ta Cables

The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been
carefully routed in preconfi gured system s to prevent t hem fro m bloc king t he fl ow
of coo ling air that moves t hrough the sy stem from fr ont to back. If you n eed to
disconnect any of these cables, you should take care to reroute them as they
were ori ginally af ter reco nnectin g them (make sure the re d wires co nnect to the
pin 1 loc at io ns). If you are c on fi guring the syst em, kee p th e airfl ow in mind when
routin g the ca bles. Th e follow ing dat a cable s (with th eir moth erboa rd con necto r
locat ions noted) should be c onnected. See th e motherboard layout diagram in
this cha pter for c onnec tor loc atio ns.

 Contr ol Panel c able (JF1, see next page)

 SATA cable (SATA0~2)

Connecti ng Power Cables

The H8SMU has a 20- p in p rimary powe r sup p ly conne c to r d es i gn ate d "JPW1" for
connection to the ATX power supply. Connect the appropriate connector from the
power supp ly to JPW1 to supp ly power to the m otherb oard. See t he Conne ctor
Defi nitions sec tion in t his ch apter for p ower con necto r pin defi nitions.
In additi on, your powe r supply must b e conne cted to the 8 -pi n Proce ssor Power
connector at JPW2.

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Connect ing the Contro l Panel

JF1 contains h eader pi ns for vari ous fro nt cont rol pane l conne ctor s. See Figu re
5-1 for th e pin locat ions of the va rious fr ont contr ol panel but tons and LE D indi­cator s. Please note th at even and odd numbe red pins are on op posite side s of
each h eader.

All JF1 wire s have been bundl ed into single keyed r ibbon ca ble to simpli fy their
conne ction. The r ed wire in the ri bbon cable p lugs into pin 1 of JF1. Connect
the other e nd of the c able to the C ontro l Panel pr inted circ uit boar d, locate d just
behind the system status LEDs in the chassis.

See the C onnec tor De fi nitions sec tion i n this ch apter for de tails an d pin desc rip -
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/Pwr Fail LED

Power Fail LED

Ground
Ground

2 1

NMI
x (key)
Vcc
UID Button/HDD LED Power
Vcc
Vcc
UID LED
Vcc
Reset
Power

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5-5 I/O Ports

The I/O p or ts ar e co lor c ode d in co nfor manc e wi th the P C 99 s pec ifi cation. See
Figure 5 -2 be low for t he col ors an d loc ation s of the var ious I /O por ts.

Figure 5-2. Rear Panel I/O Ports

5-6 Installing Memory

CAUTION

Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules

to prevent any possible damage.

1. Insert each memory module vertically into its slot, paying attention to the notch

along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the module incorrectly (see
Figure 2-2). Populate both slots 1A and 1B fi rst. See support information below.

2. Gently press down on the memory module until it snaps into place.

Note: each processor has its own built-in memory controller. 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2
GB memory modules are supported. It is highly recommended that you remove the
power cord from the system before installing or changing any memory modules.

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Top View of DDR2 FBD Slot

Support

The H8SMU supports single or dual-channel, DDR2-800/667/533 unbuffered ECC/
non-ECC SDRAM.
Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory are supported, so you may populate
any number of DIMM slots (see charts on following page).
Populating two slots at a time with memory modules of the same size and type will
result in interleaved (128-bit) memory, which is faster than non-interleaved (64-bit)
memory. See charts on following page.

Optimizing memory performance

For best results, populate slots in this order: 1A then 1B then 2A then 2B.

Maximum memory: 8 GB.

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.

DDR2 FBD DIMM

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5-7 Adding PCI Cards

1. PCI E xpan sio n Slot s

Two riser cards are used to support add-on cards to the system. The SC812L-280U
chassis can accommodate two standard (full-height full-length) and one low-profi le
PCI expansion cards.

PCI cards are installed into riser cards that have been pre-installed to the system.
See the c onfi guration list below.

2. PCI card installat ion

Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure you install it into the correct riser
card. Begin by releasing the locking tab on the I/O backplane 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 Slo t/C ard Co nfi gurations

Riser Ca rd Expans ion car d(s) suppor ted

RSC-R1UU-2E8 2x PCI - E x8 ca rds
RSC-R1UU-E8R+ 1x PCI- Exp ress x8 l ow- profi le card

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5-8 Motherboard Details

Figure 5-4. SUPER H8SMU Layout

(not drawn to scale)

UIOP

SXB1: PCI-E x16

JL1

SGPIO

LED1

JI2C1

2

JI

C2

SXB2: PCI-E x8

USB2/3

SATA0
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3

SW1

LAN2 LAN1

H8SMU

Speaker

JBT1

JPG1

VGA

Battery

ATI

ES1000

MCP55Pro

JWOR

nVidia

COM1

JWOL

USB0/

SIMSO

KB/

1

Mse

BIOS

JWD

COM2 FLOPPY

2

JPI

C

JD1

IDE

FAN5

DIMM 2B

JCF1

JWF1

Notes:
Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.

FAN4

DIMM 1B

DIMM 2A

DIMM 1A

FAN3

CPU

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FAN2

DP1

JF1

JPW1

JPW2

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H8SMU Quick Referenc e

Jumper Description Default Setting

JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-10
JCF1 Compact Flash Card Master/Slave Closed (Master)
JD1 Onboard Speaker Pins 6-7 (Enabled

2

JI

C1/JI2C2 I2C to PCI/PCI-X Enable/Disable Closed (Enabled)
JPG1 Onboard VGA Enable/Disable Closed (Enabled)
JWD Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset)

Connector Description

COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connector/Header
FAN 1-5 Fan Headers 1-5
Floppy Floppy Disk Drive Connector
IDE IDE Hard Drive Connector
JD1 Power LED (pins1-3)/Speaker Header (pins 4-7)
JF1 Front Control Panel Connector
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

2

JPI

C System Management (I2C) Power Header
JPW1 Primary 20-Pin ATX Power Connector
JPW2 Processor Power Connector (8-pin)
JWF1 Compact Flash Card Power Connector
JWOL Wake-on-LAN Header
JWOR Wake-on-Ring Header
LAN1/2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
SATA0~SATA3 SATA Ports
SGPIO SGPIO Header
SIMSO IPMI 2.0 (with virtual media over LAN) Socket
USB0/1 USB Ports
USB2/3 USB2/USB3 Headers

Other Description

DP1 Onboard Power LED
LED1 Rear UID LED
SW1 UID (Unit Identifi er) Button

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5-9 Connector Defi nitions

ATX Power Connector

The primary ATX power supply con­nector (JPW1) meets the SSI (Super­set ATX) 20-pin specifi cation. Refer
to the table on the right for the pin
defi nitions of JPW1. This connection
supplies power to the chipset, fans
and memory.

Note: You must also connect the 8­pin (JPW2) power connector to your
power supply (see below).

Processor Power Connector

In addition to the primary ATX power
connector (above), the 12v, 8-pin
processor power connector at JPW2
must also be connected to your power
supply. This connection supplies
power to the CPUs. See the table on
the right for pin defi nitions.

ATX Power 20-pin Connector

Pin Defi nitions (JPW1)

Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
11 GND8 1 GND1
12 +5V1 2 GND2
13 +5V2 3 GND3
14 3.3V1 4 GND4
15 3.3V2 5 GND5
16 +5V/SB 6 GND6
17 +12V4 7 GND7
18 +12V5 8 +12V1
19 +12V6 9 +12V2
20 Blcoked 10 +12V3

Processor Power

Connector

Pin Defi nitions (JPW2)

Pins Defi nition
1 through 4 Ground
5 through 8 +12V

Required Connection

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.

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.

Power LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
15 Vcc
16 Control

HDD LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
13 See below*
14 HDD Active

* Pin 13 is for UID button (when used with UID
panel) or for 3.3V power for HDD LED (when
used with non-UID panel)

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The NIC1 (Network Interface Control­ler) LED connection is located on pins
11 and 12 of JF1. Attach the NIC1
LED cable to display network activity
on LAN1. Refer to the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.

NIC2 LED

The NIC2 (Network Interface Control­ler) LED connection is located on pins
9 and 10 of JF1. Attach the NIC2 LED
cable to display network activity on
LAN2. Refer to the table on the right
for pin defi nitions.

NIC1 LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
11 Vcc
12 NIC1 Active

NIC2 LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
9 Vcc
10 NIC2 Active

Universal Information LED

Connect an LED to pins 7 and 8 of
JF1 to provide advanced warning of
chassis overheating, a fan failure or
a power supply 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.

OH/Fan Fail/Power Fail LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
7 UID LED Signal
8 OH/Fan Fail/Pwr Fail Signal

Red LED Indications

State Indication
Solid Overheat
Blinking (1/4 Hz) Power Fail
Blinking (1 Hz) Fan 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. Refer
to the table on the right for pin defi ni-
tions. This feature is only available
for systems with redundant power
supplies.

Reset Button

The Reset Button connection is lo­cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach
it to the hardware reset button 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 Control

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. Mo­mentarily 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 Ports
(USB0/1)

Two Universal Serial Bus ports
(USB2.0) are located beside the
mouse/keyboard ports. 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 Ports

Pin Defi nitions (USB0/1)

USB0
Pin # Defi nition

1 +5V 1 +5V
2 PO- 2 PO­3 PO+ 3 PO+
4 Ground 4 Ground

USB1
Pin # Defi nition

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USB Headers

Two additional USB2.0 headers
(USB2/3) are included on the moth­erboard. These may be connected
to provide front side access. A USB
cable (not included) is needed for the
connection. See the table on the right
for pin defi nitions.

Serial Ports

The COM1 serial port is located be­side the VGA port. COM2 is a header
located near the floppy connector.
Refer to the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.

Universal Serial Bus Headers

Pin Defi nitions (USB2/3)

USB2
Pin # Defi nition

1 +5V 1 +5V
2 PO- 2 PO­3 PO+ 3 PO+
4 Ground 4 Ground
5 Key 5 No connection

Serial Port Pin Defi nitions

Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RXD 7 RTS
3 TXD 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
5 Ground 10 NC

Note: NC indicates no connection.

USB3
Pin # Defi nition

(COM1/COM2)

Fan Headers

The H8SMU has fi ve fan headers,
which are designated FAN1 through
FAN5. See the table on the right for
pin defi nitions.

Note: when using active heatsinks
(those with fans), connect the heatsink
fan for the CPU to the FAN1 header.

LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports)

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (desig­nated LAN1 and LAN2) are located
beside the VGA port. These Ethernet
ports accept RJ45 type cables.

Fan Header

Pin Defi nitions

(FAN1-5)

Pin# Defi nition
1 Ground (Black)
2 +12V (Red)
3 Tachometer

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Power LED/Speaker

On JD1, pins 1 through 4 are for the
power LED and pins 5 through 7 are
for the speaker. See the tables on the
right for pin defi nitions.

Note: The speaker connector pins are
for use with an external speaker. If
you wish to use the onboard speaker,
you should close pins 6 and 7 with a
jumper.

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and
PS/2 Mouse Ports

The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2
mouse ports are located on the I/O
backplane. The mouse is the top
(green) port. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.

PWR LED Connector

Pin Defi nitions (JD1)

Pin# Defi nition
1 +Vcc
2 Control
3 Control

Speaker Connector

Pin Defi nitions (JD1)

Pin# Defi nition
4 Red wire, +5V
5 No connection
6 Buzzer signal
7 Speaker data

PS/2 Keyboard and

Mouse Port Pin

Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition
1 Data
2NC
3 Ground
4 VCC
5 Clock
6NC

Power Supply I2C Header

The JPI2C header is for I2C, which
may be used to monitor the status of
the power supply, fans and system
temperature. See the table on the right
for pin defi nitions.

I2C Header

Pin Defi nitions (JPI2C)

Pin# Defi nition
1 Clock
2 Data
3 PWR Fail
4 Gnd
5 +3.3V

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Wake-On-LAN

The Wake-On-LAN header is desig­nated JWOL. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions. You must
have a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN
connector and cable to use the Wake­On-LAN feature.

(Note: Wake-On-LAN from S3, S4, S5
are supported by LAN1. LAN2 sup­ports Wake-On-LAN from S1 only.)

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Wake-On-LAN

Pin Defi nitions

(JWOL)

Pin# Defi nition
1 +5V Standby
2 Ground
3 Wake-up

Wake-On-Ring

The Wake-On-Ring header is desig­nated JWOR. This function allows
your computer to receive and "wake­up" 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 Wake-On-Ring card and
cable to use this feature.

Chassis Intrusion

A Chassis Intrusion header is located
at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable
to inform you of a chassis intrusion.

Wake-On-Ring

Pin Defi nitions

(JWOR)

Pin# Defi nition
1 Ground (Black)
2 Wake-up

Chassis Intrusion

Pin Defi nitions (JL1)

Pin# Defi nition
1 Battery voltage
2 Intrusion signal

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Compact Flash Power
Header

A Compact Flash Card Power header
is located at JWF1. For the Compact
Flash Card to work properly, you will
fi rst need to connect the device's power
cable to JWF1 and correctly set the
Compact Flash Jumper (JCF1).

SGPIO

SGPIO1 (Serial General Purpose
Input/Output) provides a bus between
the SATA controller and the SATA
drive backplane to provide SATA
enclosure management functions.
Connect the appropriate cables from
the backplane to the SGPIO1 header
to utilize SAT A management functions
on your system.

Compact Flash

Power Header

Pin Defi nitions (JWF1)

Pin# Defi nition
1 +5V
2 Ground
3 Signal

SGPIO Header

Pin Defi nitions (SGPIO1)

Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
1NC 2NC
3 Ground 4 Data
5 Load 6 Ground
7NC 8NC

Note: NC indicates no connection.

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5-10 Jumper Settings

Explanation of
Jumpers

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To modify the operation of the
motherboard, 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 pr inted circui t board. See
the diagram at right for an example
of jumpin g pins 1 and 2 . Refer to
the motherboard layout page for
jumper locations.

Note: On t wo- pin jumpers, "Closed"
means the jumper is on and "Open"

means th e jumper i s off t he pins .

CMOS Clear

Connector

3 2 1

Pins

Jumper

3 2 1

Setting

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 for at least four seconds.

3) Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device).

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

Notes:

Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.

The onboard battery does not need to be removed when clearing CMOS, however
you must short JBT1 for at least four seconds.

JBT1 contact pads

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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.

VGA Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings (JPG1)

Jumper Setting Defi nition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled

Watch Dog

JWD controls Watch Dog, a system
monitor that takes action when a soft­ware application freezes the system.
Jumping pins 1-2 will cause WD to
reset the system if an application is
hung up. Jumping pins 2-3 will gen­erate a non-maskable interrupt signal
for the application that is hung up.
See the table on the right for jumper
settings. Watch Dog can also be
enabled via BIOS.

Onboard Speaker Enable/
Disable

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings (JWD)

Jumper Setting Defi nition
Pins 1-2 Reset
Pins 2-3 NMI
Open Disabled

Note: When ena bled, th e user nee ds to
write their own ap plication software in or­der to disable the Watch Dog timer.

The JD1 header allows you to use
either an external speaker or the in­ternal (onboard) speaker. To use the
internal onboard speaker, close pins
6 and 7 with a jumper. To use an
external speaker, remove the jumper
and connect the speaker wires to pins
4 (+5V) and 7 (control signal). See the
table on the right for settings and the
table associated with the Power LED/
Keylock/Speaker connection (previ­ous section) for jumper settings.

Onboard Speaker Enable/Disable

Pin Defi nitions (JD1)

Pins Defi nition
6 and 7 Jump for onboard speaker
4 and 7 Attach external speaker wires

Note: Pins 4-7 ar e used o nly fo r the on ­board speaker.

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Compact Flash Master/Slave

The JCF1 jumper allows you to assign
either master or slave status a compact
fl ash card installed in IDE1. See the
table on the right for jumper settings.

I2C to PCI-X /PCI- E Enabl e/
Disable

The JI2C1/2 pair of jumpers allows you
to connect the System Management
Bus to the PCI-X/PCI-E expansion
slots (available on the H8SMU only
with a spcial riser card). The default
setti ng is clos ed (on) for bot h jumpers
to enable the connection. Both con­necto r s mus t be s et t he s am e (JI
for data and JI

2

C2 is for the clock). See

the table on right for jumper settings.

2

C1 is

Compact Flash

Master/Slave

Jumper Settings (JCF1)

Jumper Setting Defi nition
Closed Master
Open Slave

I2C to PCI-X/PCI-E Enable/

Disable Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Defi nition
Closed Enabled
Open Disabled

(JI

2

C1/2)

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5-11 Onboard Indicators

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs

The Ethernet ports (located beside
the VGA port) have two LEDs. On
each Gb LAN port, one LED indicates
activity when blinking while the other
LED may be amber or off to indicate
the speed of the connection. See
the table on the right for the func­tions associated with the connection
speed LED.

(Connection Speed Indicator)

LAN LED

LED Color Defi nition
Off 10/100 MHz
Amber 1 GHz

Onboard Power LED (DP1)

DP1 is an Onboard Power LED. When
this LED is lit, it means power is pres­ent on the serverboard. In suspend
mode this LED will blink on and off. Be
sure to turn off the system and unplug
the power cord(s) before removing or
installing components.

UID LED (LE1)

The LE1 LED will illuminate when the
UID button is pressed. Pressing the
button a second time will turn this
LED off. The UID LED is used to
help locate specifi c servers in heavily
populated server racks.

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5-12 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections

Use the following information to connect 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.

 The 80-wire ATA133 IDE hard disk drive cable that came with your system has

two connectors to support two drives. This special cable should be used to take
advantage of the speed this new technology offers. The blue connector connects
to the onboard IDE connector interface and the other connector(s) to your hard
drive(s). Consult the documentation that came with your disk drive for details
on actual jumper locations and settings for the hard disk drive.

Floppy Connector

The fl oppy connector is located
beside the IDE connector. See
the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.

Floppy Drive Connector
Pin Defi nitions (Floppy)

Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
1 GND 2 FDHDIN
3 GND 4 Reserved
5 Key 6 FDEDIN
7 GND 8 Index­9 GND 10 Motor Enable
11 GND 12 Drive Select B­13 GND 14 Drive Select A­15 GND 16 Motor Enable
17 GND 18 DIR­19 GND 20 STEP­21 GND 22 Write Data­23 GND 24 Write Gate­25 GND 26 Track 00­27 GND 28 Write Protect­29 GND 30 Read Data­31 GND 32 Side 1 Select­33 GND 34 Diskette

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IDE Connector

There are no jumpers to con­fi gure the onboard IDE#1 con­nectors. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.

IDE Drive Connectors

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

There are no jumpers to con­fi gure the SATA ports, which
are designated SATA0 through
SATA3. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.

Pin Defi nitions (SATA0-SATA3)

SATA Ports

Pin # Defi nition
1 Ground
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 Ground
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 Ground

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5-13 Enabling SATA RAID

Serial ATA (SATA)

Serial ATA (SATA) is a physical storage interface that employs a single cable with
a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices.
This connection is a serial link. The serial cables used in SATA are thinner than
the traditional cables used in Parallel ATA (PATA) and can extend up to one meter
in length, compared to only 40 cm for PATA cables. Overall, SATA provides better
functionality than PATA.

Installing the OS/SATA Driver

Before installing the OS (operating system) and SA TA RAID driver, you must decide
if you wish to have the operating system installed as part of a bootable RAID array
or installed to a separate non-RAID hard drive. If on a separate drive, you may
install the driver either during or after the OS installation. If you wish to have the
OS on a SATA RAID array, you must follow the procedure below and install the
driver during the OS installation.

Building a Driver Diskette

You must fi rst build a driver diskette from the CD-ROM that was included with the
system. (You will have to create this disk on a computer that is already running and
with the OS installed.) Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and start the system.
A display as shown in Figure 5-7 will appear. Click on the icon labeled "Build Driver
Diskettes and Manuals" and follow the instructions to create a fl oppy disk with the
driver on it. Once it's been created, remove the fl oppy and insert the installation
CD for the Windows Operating System you wish to install into the CD-ROM drive
of the new system you are about to confi gure.

Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS

Before installing the Windows Operating System, you must change some settings
in BIOS. Boot up the system and hit the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup Utlility.
After the Setup Utility loads,

1. Use the arrow keys to move to the Exit menu. Scroll down with the arrow keys
to the "Load Optimal Defaults setting and press <Enter>. Select "OK" to confi rm,
then <Enter> to load the default settings.

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2. Use the arrow keys to move to Advanced > Floppy/IDE/SATA Confi guration >
nVidia RAID Setup and press the <Enter> key. Once in the submenu, enable the
"nVidia RAID Function" setting.

3. Hit the <F10> key to "Save Changes and Exit", then hit <Enter> to verify.

4. After exiting the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will reboot. When prompted
during the startup, press the <F10> key when prompted to run the nVidia RAID
Utility program.

Using the nVidia RAID Utility

The nVidia RAID Utility program is where you can defi ne the drives you want to
include in the RAID array and the mode and type of RAID. Two main windows are
shown in the utility (see Figure 5-5). The "Free Disks" window on the left will list all
available drives. Use the arrow keys to select and move drives to the window on
the right, which lists all drives that are to become part of the RAID array.

Once you have fi nished selecting the drives and type of RAID you wish to use for
your RAID array, press the <F7> key. You will be prompted to verify your choice; if
you want to continue with your choices, select "Yes". Note that selecting "Yes" will
clear all previous data from the drives you selected to be a part of the array. You
are then given the choice of making the RAID array bootable by pressing the the
<B> key. After you have fi nshed, press the <Ctrl> and <X> keys simultaneously.
Figure 5-6 shows a list of arrays that have been set up with the utility.

Installing the OS and Drivers

With the Windows OS installation CD in the CD-ROM drive, restart the system.
When you see the prompt, hit the <F6> key to enter Windows setup. Eventually a
blue screen will appear with a message that begins "Windows could not determine
the type of one or more storage devices . . ." When you see the screen, hit the <S>
key to "Specify Additional Device", then insert the driver diskette you just created
into the fl oppy drive. Highlight "Manufuacturer Supplied Hardware Support Disk"
and hit the <Enter> key. Highlight the fi rst "nVidia RAID" driver shown and press
the <Enter> key to install it. Soon a similar blue screen will appear again. Again hit
the <S> key, then highlight the second item, "nForce Storage Controller" and press
the <Enter> key, then <Enter> again to continue with the Windows setup.

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Figure 5-5. SATA RAID Utility: Main Screen

Figure 5-6. SATA RAID Utility: Array List

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5-14 Installing Drivers

After all the hardware and operating system have been installed, you need to
install certain drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro
CD that came packaged with your motherboard. After inserting this CD into your
CD-ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-7 should appear. (If this display does
not appear, click on the My Computer icon and then on the icon representing your
CD-ROM drive. Finally, double click on the S "Setup" icon.)

Figure 5-7. Driver Installation Display Screen

Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme fi les for each
item. Click the tabs to the right of these in order from top to bottom to install each
item one at a time. After installing each item, you must reboot the system
before moving on to the next item on the list. You should install everything here
except for the SUPER Doctor utility, which is optional. The bottom icon with a CD
on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.

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Chapter 6

Advanced Chassis Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte­nance on the SC812L-280U chassis. For component installation, 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 motherboard, 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 motherboard.

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Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views

Control Panel

Drive Bays (behind bezel)

Mouse Port Keyboard Port

COM1 Port

VGA Port

Low Profi le PCI Slot Standard PCI Slots

Ethernet Ports USB Ports

6-2 Control Panel

The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the
JF2 connector on the motherboard to provide you with system status indications. A
ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify the connection. Connect
the cable from JF2 on the motherboard 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 JF2
can be found in "Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Installation."

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6-3 System Fans

Two 10-cm blower fans provide all the cooling needed for the 1011M-Ni. 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

If a fan fails, the ambient air temperature in the chassis will rise and activate the
overheat LED on the control panel. Replace any failed fan immediately with the
same type and model.

Replacing System Cooling Fans

1. Removing a fan

Power down the server (and remove the power cord as a safety precaution).
Remove the chassis cover and detach the fan wires from their connection to the
motherboard. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the chassis and lift the
blower fan out.

2. Installing a new fan

Replace the failed fan with an identical 10-cm 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro:
p/n FAN-0059L). Install the new fan in its proper place in the chassis by position­ing it on the two mounting posts. Secure the fan to the chassis with the screws
you removed previously, then attach the fan wires to the correct fan header on the
motherboard. Finish by replacing the chassis cover and power cord and restoring
power to the system.

Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans

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6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal

Accessing the Drive Bays

To install/remove a disk drive in one of the IDE drive bays, you will need to gain
access to the inside of the 1011M-Ni by removing the top cover of the chassis (see
Figure 6-3).

Figure 6-3. Removing the Top Chassis Cover

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Figure 6-4. IDE Drive Bay Removal

Installing Components in the 3.5" Drive Bays

1. Drive bay confi guration

The 1011M-Ni has three 3.5" drive bays designed to house hard disk drives.

2. Mounting components in the drive bays
First power down the system, remove the AC power cord from the power supply
and then remove the top chassis cover to access the drive bays. With the cover
off, remove the single screw that secures the drive carrier to the chassis then push
the entire empty drive carrier out from the back (see Figure 6-4).

Adding a hard disk drive: to add a hard disk drive, install it into one of the removed
empty drive carriers with the printed circuit board side toward the carrier (down) so
that the drive's mounting holes align with those in the carrier. Secure the drive to
the carrier with the screws, then slide the assembly into the bay and secure it to
the chassis with the drive carrier screw you fi rst removed. Attach the power and
data cables to the drive. Replace the top chassis cover and the AC power cord
before restoring power to the system.

Note: A red wire typically designates the location of pin 1. You should keep the
drive carriers installed in any unused drive bays (even if empty) to reduce EMI and
noise and to facilitate the airfl ow inside the chassis.

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6-5 Power Supply

The 101 1M-Ni has a single 280 watt power supply, which is auto-switching capable.
This enables it to automatically sense and operate with a 100V to 240V input volt­age. A power on/off switch is included on the back of the unit. This switch should be
turned to the off position before removing the power cord when replacing the unit.

Power Supply Failure

If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace
the power supply unit. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro
(Supermicro part number PWS-281-1H). As there is only one power supply unit in
the 1011M-Ni, the server must be powered down before removing and replacing
the power supply unit for whatever reason.

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply

1. Removing the power supply

First turn the power switch on the control panel and the switch on the power supply
off, then unplug the power cord from the system and all peripheral devices. Remove
the chassis cover by pressing the two release buttons on the top of the chassis
(near the front) and push the chassis top rearward about one inch before lifting it
completely off. To remove the failed power unit, unplug the power cables from the
connections on the motherboard. Then, unscrew the power supply and lift it out of
the chassis.

2. Installing a new power supply

Replace the failed unit with another unit of the same input voltage, output voltage
and wattage. It is highly recommended to replace it with exactly the same model
power supply . Carefully insert the new unit into position and screw it into the chassis.
Plug the power cables back into their connectors on the motherboard. Replace the
chassis top cover and reposition the unit back into the rack. Reconnect the power
cord and turn the switch on the back of the power supply to the on position. Finish
by depressing the power button on the chassis front control panel.

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Chapter 7

BIOS

7-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8SMU. The AMI
ROM BIOS is stored in a fl ash chip and can be easily upgraded using a fl oppy
disk-based program.

Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or
deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual
Download area of our web site for any changes to BIOS that may not be refl ected
in this manual.

Starting the Setup Utility

To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, hit the <Delete> key while the system is booting-up.
(In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the BIOS setup screen. There are
a few cases when other keys are used, such as <F1>, <F2>, etc.) Each main BIOS
menu option is described in this manual.

The Main BIOS screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options
that can be confi gured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be confi gured. The right frame
displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text mes­sage. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a
text message will accompany it. (Note that BIOS has default text messages built in.
We retain the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) Set­tings printed in Bold are the default values.
A "

" indicates a submenu. Highlighting such an item and pressing the <Enter>

key will open the list of settings within that submenu.

The BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of
these hot keys (<F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, etc.) can be used at
any time during the setup navigation process.

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7-2 Main Menu

When you fi rst enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main Menu screen.
You can always return to the Main Menu by selecting the Main tab on the top of
the screen with the arrow keys.

The Main Menu screen provides you with a system overview, which includes the
version, built date and ID of the AMIBIOS, the type, speed and number of the
processors in the system and the amount of memory installed in the system.

System Time/System Date

You can edit this fi eld to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time
or System Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard.
Press the <Tab> key or the <Arrow> keys to move between fi elds. The date must
be entered in DAY/MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.
Please note that time is in a 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 A.M. appears as
05:30:00 and 5:30 P.M. as 17:30:00.

7-3 Advanced Settings Menu

 Boot Features

Quick Boot

If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time
needed for the system to boot up. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Quiet Boot

If Disabled, normal POST messages will be displayed on boot-up. If Enabled,
this display the OEM logo instead of POST messages.

Add-On ROM Display Mode

Set this option to display add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages. Select
Force BIOS to allow the computer system to force a third party BIOS to display
during system boot. Select Keep Current to have the computer system display
the BIOS information during system boot.

Boot up Num-Lock

Set this value to allow the Number Lock setting to be modifi ed during boot up.
The options are On and Off.

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PS/2 Mouse Support

Set this value to allow the PS/2 mouse support to be modifi ed. The options are
Enabled, Disabled and Auto.

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error

Select Enabled to activate the "Wait for 'F1' if Error" function.

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display

Select Enabled to display Setup Message when the user hits the DEL key. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.

Interrupt 19 Capture

Select Enabled to allow ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.

OS Installation

Change this setting if using a Linux operating system. The available options
are Other and Linux.

ACPI Mode

Use this setting to determine whether ACPI mode will be used. The options
are Yes and No.

ACPI Version Features

Use this setting the determine which ACPI version to use. Options are ACPI
v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0.

ACPI APIC Support

Select Enabled to allow the ACPI APIC Table Pointer to be included in the RSDT
pointer list. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

ACPI OEMB Table

This setting when enabled will include an OEMB table pointer to pointer lists.
Options are Enabled and Disabled.

Headless Mode

Use this setting to Enable or Disable headless operation mode through ACPI.

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ACPI HPET Table

Use this setting to Enable or Disable the ACPI HPET Table.

Power Button Mode

Allows the user to change the function of the power button. Options are On/Off
and Suspend.

Restore on AC Power Loss

This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns
after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Power Off, Power On and

Last State.

Watch Dog Timer

This setting is used to Enable or Disable the Watch Dog Timer function. It must
be used in conjunction with the Watch Dog jumper (see Chapter 2 for details).

MPS Revision

This setting allows the user to select the MPS revision level to 1.1 or 1.4.

Smbios Confi guration

This setting is used to Enable or Disable the SMBIOS SMI support. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.

 CPU Confi guration

GART Error Reporting

This setting is used for testing only.

MTRR Mapping

This determines the method used for programming CPU MTRRs when 4 GB or
more memory is present. The options are Continuous, which makes the PCI
hole non-cacheable, and Discrete, which places the PCI hole below the 4 GB
boundary.

Power Now

This setting is used to Enable or Disable the AMD Power Now feature.

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 Floppy/IDE/SATA Confi guration

Floppy A

Move the cursor to these fi elds via up and down <arrow> keys to select the fl oppy
type. The options are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3½", 1.44

MB 3½”, and 2.88 MB 3½".

Floppy B

Move the cursor to these fi elds via up and down <arrow> keys to select the fl oppy
type. The options are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3½", 1.44
MB 3½”, and 2.88 MB 3½".

Onboard Floppy Controller

Use this setting to Enable or Disable the onboard fl oppy controller.

Onboard IDE Controller

There is a single fl oppy controller on the motherboard, which may be Enabled or
Disabled with this setting.

Serial ATA Devices

This setting is used to determine if SATA drives will be used and how many. Op­tions are Disabled, Device 0 and Device 0/1.

nVidia RAID Function

This setting is used to Enable or Disable the nVidia ROM.

Primary IDE Master/Slave

Highlight one of the items above and press <Enter> to access the submenu for
that item.

Type

Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed,

Auto, CDROM and ARMD.

LBA/Large Mode

LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive.
The options are Disabled and Auto.

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Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data
transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block mode
is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Select
"Disabled" to allow the data to be transferred from and to the device one sec­tor at a time. Select "Auto" to allows the data transfer from and to the device
occur multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it. The options are Auto
and Disabled.

PIO Mode

PIO (Programmable I/O) mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive
and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time
decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to allow AMI
BIOS to auto detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support
cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a
data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1.
It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO
mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow AMI BIOS to
use PIO mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 11.1 MBs. Select 4 to allow AMI
BIOS to use PIO mode 4. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. This setting
generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured after 1999. For other disk
drives, such as IDE CD-ROM drives, check the specifi cations of the drive.

DMA Mode

Selects the DMA Mode. Options are Auto, SWDMA0, SWDMA1, SWDMA2,
MWDMA0. MDWDMA1, MWDMA2, UDMA0. UDMA1, UDMA2, UDMA3,
UDMA4 and UDMA5. (SWDMA=Single Word DMA, MWDMA=Multi Word DMA,
UDMA=UltraDMA.)

S.M.A.R.T.

Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict
impending drive failures. Select "Auto" to allow BIOS to auto detect hard disk
drive support. Select "Disabled" to prevent AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T.
Select "Enabled" to allow AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to support hard drive
disk. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.

32-Bit Data Transfer

Select "Enabled" to activate the function of 32-Bit data transfer. Select "Disabled"
to deactivate the function. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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Serial ATA0/1 Primary/Secondary Channel

Highlight one of the items above and press <Enter> to access the submenu for
that item. If a drive is present, information on that drive will be displayed here,
including the following.

LBA/Large Mode

LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive.
The options are Disabled and Auto.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data
transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block mode
is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Select
"Disabled" to allow the data to be transferred from and to the device one sec­tor at a time. Select "Auto" to allows the data transfer from and to the device
occur multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it. The options are Auto
and Disabled.

PIO Mode

PIO (Programmable I/O) mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive
and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time
decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to allow AMI
BIOS to auto detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support
cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a
data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1.
It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO
mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow AMI BIOS to
use PIO mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 11.1 MBs. Select 4 to allow AMI
BIOS to use PIO mode 4. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. This setting
generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured after 1999. For other disk
drives, such as IDE CD-ROM drives, check the specifi cations of the drive.

DMA Mode

Selects the DMA Mode. Options are Auto, SWDMA0, SWDMA1, SWDMA2,
MWDMA0. MDWDMA1, MWDMA2, UDMA0. UDMA1, UDMA2, UDMA3,
UDMA4 and UDMA5. (SWDMA=Single Word DMA, MWDMA=Multi Word DMA,
UDMA=UltraDMA.)

S.M.A.R.T.

Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict
impending drive failures. Select "Auto" to allow BIOS to auto detect hard disk

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drive support. Select "Disabled" to prevent AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T.
Select "Enabled" to allow AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to support hard drive
disk. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.

32-Bit Data Transfer

Select "Enabled" to activate the function of 32-Bit data transfer. Select "Disabled"
to deactivate the function. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Hard Disk Write Protect

Select Enabled to enable the function of Hard Disk Write Protect to prevent data
from being written to HDD. The options are Enabled or Disabled.

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)

This feature allows the user to set the time-out value for detecting ATA, ATA PI
devices installed in the system. The options are 0 (sec), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and

35.

ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection

This setting allows AMI BIOS to auto-detect the 80-Pin ATA(PI) cable. The options
are Host, Device and Host & Device.

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 PCI/PnP Confi guration

Clear NVRAM

Select Yes to clear NVRAM during boot-up. The options are Yes and No.

Plug & Play OS

Select Yes to allow the OS to confi gure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required
for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No
to allow AMIBIOS to confi gure all devices in the system.

PCI Latency Timer

This option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. Select a value to
set the PCI latency in PCI clock cycles. Options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192,
224 and 248.

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

Set this value to allow or restrict the system from giving the VGA adapter card an
interrupt address. The options are Yes and No.

Palette Snooping

Select "Enabled" to inform the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed
in the system in order for the graphics card to function properly. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.

PCI IDE BusMaster

Set this value to allow or prevent the use of PCI IDE busmastering. Select "Enabled"
to allow AMI BIOS to use PCI busmaster for reading and writing to IDE drives. The
options are Disabled and Enabled.

Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card

This option allows the user to assign a PCI slot number to an Off-board PCI/ISA
IDE card in order for it to function properly. The options are Auto, PCI Slot1, PCI
Slot2, PCI Slot3, PCI Slot4, PCI Slot5, and PCI Slot6.

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IRQ3/IRQ4/IRQ5/IRQ7/IRQ9/IRQ10/IRQ11/IRQ14/IRQ15

This feature specifi es the availability of an IRQ to be used by a PCI/PnP device.
Select Reserved for the IRQ to be used by a Legacy ISA device. The options are

Available and Reserved.

DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7

Select Available to indicate that a specifi c DMA channel is available to be used by
a PCI/PnP device. Select Reserved if the DMA channel specifi ed is reserved for
a Legacy ISA device. The options are Available and Reserved.

Reserved Memory Size

You may set reserved memory with this setting. The options are Disabled, 16k,
32k and 64k.

 Super IO Confi guration

Serial Port1 Address

This option specifi es the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of
serial port 1. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial port from accessing any system
resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes
unavailable. Select "3F8/IRQ4" to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port
address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address. The options are Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4,
3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3.

Serial Port2 Address

This option specifi es the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of
serial port 2. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial port from accessing any system
resources. When this option is set to "Disabled", the serial port physically becomes
unavailable. Select "2F8/IRQ3" to allow the serial port to use 2F8 as its I/O port
address and IRQ 3 for the interrupt address. The options are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3,
3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3.

Serial Port 2 Mode

Tells BIOS which mode to select for serial port 2. The options are Normal,
IrDA and ASKIR.

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 Advanced Chipset Confi guration
 NorthBridge Confi guration

In addition to the below settings, the screen lists various clock and timing
information.

 Memory Confi guration

Memclock Mode

This setting determines how the memory clock is set. Auto has the memory
clock by code and Limit allows the user to set a standard value.

MCT Timing Mode

Sets the timing mode for memory. Options are Auto and Manual.

Bank Interleaving

Select Auto to automatically enable interleaving-memory scheme when this
function is supported by the processor. The options are Auto and Disabled.

Enable Clock to All DIMMs

Use this setting to enable unused clocks to all DIMMs, even if some DIMM
slots are unpopulated. Options are Enabled and Disabled.

Mem Clk Tristate C3/ALTVID

Use this setting to Enable or Disable memory clock tristate during C3 and
ALT VID.

Memory Hole Remapping

When "Enabled", this feature enables hardware memory remapping around
the memory hole. Options are Enabled and Disabled.

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 ECC Confi guration

DRAM ECC Enable

DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automati-

cally. Options are Enabled and Disabled.

4-Bit ECC Mode

Allows the user to enabled 4-bit ECC mode (also known as ECC Chip­kill). Options are Enabled and Disabled.

DRAM Scrub Redirect

Allows system to correct DRAM ECC errors immediately, even with
background scrubbing on. Options are Enabled and Disabled.

DRAM BG Scrub

Corrects memory errors so later reads are correct. Options are Dis­abled and various times in nanoseconds and microseconds.

L2 Cache BG Scrub

Allows L2 cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Options are Disabled and

various times in nanoseconds and microseconds.

Data Cache BG Scrub

Allows L1 cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Options are Disabled and

various times in nanoseconds and microseconds.

Power Down Control

Allows DIMMs to enter power down mode by deasserting the clock enable signal
when DIMMs are not in use. Options are Auto and Disabled.

Alternate VID

Specify the alternate VID while in low power states. Options are various voltages
from .8V to 1.050V in increments of .025V. Default setting is 0.850V.

 SouthBridge/MCP55 Confi guration

CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum

Use this setting to choose Center Spread, Down Spread or to Disable spread
spectrum for the CPU/LDT. Spread Spectrum is a method of reducing the

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possibility of Electromagnetic Interference.

PCIE Spread Spectrum

Use this setting to Enable or Disable spread spectrum for the PCIE.

SATA Spread Spectrum

Use this setting to Enable or Disable spread spectrum for SATA.

Primary Graphics Adapter

Use this setting to select PCI Express -> PCI or PCI -> PCI Express for the
primary graphics adapter.

USB 1.1 Controller

Enable or disable the USB 1.1 controller.

USB 2.0 Controller

Enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.

Legacy USB Support

Select "Enabled" to enable the support for USB Legacy . Disable Legacy support
if there are no USB devices installed in the system. "Auto" disabled Legacy
support if no USB devices are connected. The options are Disabled, Enabled
and Auto.

USB 2.0 Controller Mode

Select the controller mode for your USB ports. Options are HiSpeed and
FullSpeed. (HiSpeed=480 Mbps, FullSpeed=12 Mbps).

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

Enable or Disable a workaround for OS's without EHCI hand-off support.

MAC0 LAN0

Settings are Auto and Disabled for MAC0 LAN0.

MAC0 LAN0 Bridge

Settings are Enabled and Disabled for MAC0 LAN0 bridge.

MAC1 LAN1

Settings are Auto and Disabled for MAC1 LAN1.

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MAC1 LAN1 Bridge

Settings are Enabled and Disabled for MAC1 LAN1 bridge.

MCP55 PCI-E Confi guration

Settings are x16 x0 x4 x0 x0 x8, x4 x4 x4 x4 x4 x8, and x8 x8 x4 x0 x0 x8.

 Event Log Confi guration

View Event Log

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log.

Mark All Events as Read

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark all events as read.

Clear Event Log

Select Yes and press <Enter> to clear all event logs. The options are Yes and
No to verify.

 PCI Express Confi guration

Use this setting to Enable or Disable the Active State Power Management
feature.

 Remote Access Confi guration

Remote Access

Allows you to Enable or Disable remote access. If enabled, the settings below
will appear.

Serial Port Number

Selects the serial port to use for console redirection. Options are COM1 and
COM2.

Serial Port Mode

Selects the serial port settings to use. Options are (115200 8, n, 1), (57600 8,
n, 1), (38400 8, n, 1), (19200 8, n, 1) and (09600 8, n, 1).

Flow Control

Selects the fl ow control to be used for console redirection. Options are None,
Hardware and Software.

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Redirection After BIOS POST

Options are Disable (no redirection after BIOS POST), Boot Loader (redirection
during POST and during boot loader) and Always (redirection always active).
Note that some OS's may not work with this set to Always.

Terminal Type

Selects the type of the target terminal. Options are ANSI, VT100 and VT­UTF8.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Allows you to Enable or Disable VT-UTF8 combination key support for ANSI/
VT100 terminals.

Sredir Memory Display Delay

Use this setting to set the delay in seconds to display memory information. Op­tions are No Delay, 1 sec, 2 secs and 4 secs.

 System Health Monitor

CPU Overheat Temperature

Use the "+" and "-" keys to set the CPU temperature threshold to between 65o
and 90
sis will light up and an alarm will sound. The LED and alarm will turn off once
the CPU temperature has dropped to 5 degrees below the threshold set. The
default setting is 72

o

C. When this threshold is exceeded, the overheat LED on the chas-

o

C.

Fan Speed Control Modes

This feature allows the user to determine how the system will control the speed
of the onboard fans. Select "Workstation" if your system is used as a Worksta­tion. Select "Server" if your system is used as a Server. Select "Disable" to
disable the fan speed control function to allow the onboard fans to continuously
run at full speed (12V). The options are 1) Disable (Full Speed), 2) Server
Mode 3) Workstation Mode.

Below this setting the current fan speeds are displayed.
System monitor displays are also given for the following information:

CPU Temperature, System Temperature, CPU1 VCore, 3.3V Vcc (V), +5Vin,
+12Vin, 5V Standby and Battery Voltage.

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7-4 Boot Menu

This feature allows the user to confi gure the following items:

 Boot Device Priority

This feature allows the user to prioritize the boot sequence from the available de­vices. The devices to set are:

· 1st Boot Device

· 2nd Boot Device

· 3rd Boot Device

· 4th Boot Device

 Hard Disk Drives

This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from the available hard
disk drives.

 Removable Drives

This feature allows the user to specify the Boot sequence from the available re­movable drives.

7-5 Security Menu

AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords,
the Supervisor password must be set fi rst.

Change Supervisor Password

Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then type in
the password.

Change User Password

Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then type in
the password.

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Boot Sector Virus Protection

This option is near the bottom of the Security Setup screen. Select "Disabled" to
deactivate the Boot Sector Virus Protection. Select "Enabled" to enable boot sector
protection. When "Enabled", AMI BIOS displays a warning when any program (or
virus) issues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the
hard disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

7-6 Exit Menu

Select the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup
screen.

Save Changes and Exit

When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option
to leave BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system confi guration
parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu
and press <Enter>.

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to
the system confi guration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and
Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Discard Changes

Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to AMI
BIOS Utility Program.

Load Optimal Defaults

To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press
<Enter>. Then Select "OK" to allow BIOS to automatically load the Optimal Defaults
as the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system
performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press
<Enter>. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but
not maximum performance.

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Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix A

BIOS Error Beep Codes

During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time
the system is powered on, errors may occur.

Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the
boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen.

Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up pro­cedure. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer
for possible repairs.

These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps.
The numbers on the fatal error list, on the following page, correspond to the number
of beeps for the corresponding error. All errors listed, with the exception of Beep
Code 8, are fatal errors.

POST codes may be read on the debug LEDs located beside the LAN port on
the motherboard backplane. See the description of the Debug LEDs (LED1 and
LED2) in Chapter 5.

A-1 AMIBIOS Error Beep Codes

Beep Code Error Message Description

1 beep Refresh Circuits have been reset.
(Ready to power up.)

5 short, 1 long Memory error No memory detected in
system

8 beeps Video error Video adapter disabled or
missing

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Appendix B

BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes

When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O
port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment
can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h.

B-1 Uncompressed Initialization Codes

The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution:

Checkpoint Code Description

D0h The NMI is disabled. Power on delay is starting. Next, the initialization code check-

D1h Initializing the DMA controller, performing the keyboard controller BA T test, starting

D3h Starting memory sizing next.
D4h Returning to real mode. Executing any OEM patches and setting the Stack next.
D5h Passing control to the uncompressed code in shadow RAM at E000:0000h. The

D6h Control is in segment 0. Next, checking if <Ctrl> <Home> was pressed and veri-

sum will be verifi ed.

memory refresh and entering 4 GB fl at mode next.

initialization code is copied to segment 0 and control will be transferred to segment

0.

fying the system BIOS checksum. If either <Ctrl> <Home> was pressed or the
system BIOS checksum is bad, next will go to checkpoint code E0h. Otherwise,
going to checkpoint code D7h.

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B-2 Bootblock Recovery Codes

The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution:

Checkpoint Code Description

E0h The onboard fl oppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base

E1h Initializing the interrupt vector table next.
E2h Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next.
E6h Enabling the fl oppy drive controller and Timer IRQs. Enabling internal cache mem-

Edh Initializing the fl oppy drive.
Eeh Looking for a fl oppy diskette in drive A:. Reading the fi rst sector of the diskette.
Efh A read error occurred while reading the fl oppy drive in drive A:.
F0h Next, searching for the AMIBOOT.ROM fi le in the root directory.
F1h The AMIBOOT .ROM fi le is not in the root directory.
F2h Next, reading and analyzing the fl oppy diskette FAT to fi nd the clusters occupied

F3h Next, reading the AMIBOOT.ROM fi le, cluster by cluster.
F4h The AMIBOOT .ROM fi le is not the correct size.
F5h Next, disabling internal cache memory.
FBh Next, detecting the type of fl ash ROM.
FCh Next, erasing the fl ash ROM.

512 KB memory test.

ory.

by the AMIBOOT.ROM fi le.

FDh Next, programming the fl ash ROM.
FFh Flash ROM programming was successful. Next, restarting the system BIOS.

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B-3 Uncompressed Initialization Codes

The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution.
These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM.

Checkpoint Code Description

03h The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition.
05h The BIOS stack has been built. Next, disabling cache memory.
06h Uncompressing the POST code next.
07h Next, initializing the CPU and the CPU data area.
08h The CMOS checksum calculation is done next.
0Ah The CMOS checksum calculation is done. Initializing the CMOS status register for

0Bh The CMOS status register is initialized. Next, performing any required initialization

0Ch The keyboard controller input buffer is free. Next, issuing the BAT command to the

0Eh The keyboard controller BAT command result has been verifi ed. Next, performing

0Fh The initialization after the keyboard controller BA T command test is done. The key-

10h The keyboard controller command byte is written. Next, issuing the Pin 23 and 24

11h Next, checking if <End or <Ins> keys were pressed during power on. Initializing

12h Next, disabling DMA controllers 1 and 2 and interrupt controllers 1 and 2.
13h The video display has been disabled. Port B has been initialized. Next, initializing

14h The 8254 timer test will begin next.
19h Next, programming the fl ash ROM.
1Ah The memory refresh line is toggling. Checking the 15 second on/off time next.

date and time next.

before the keyboard BAT command is issued.

keyboard controller.

any necessary initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test.

board command byte is written next.

blocking and unblocking command.

CMOS RAM if the Initialize CMOS RAM in every boot AMIBIOS POST option was
set in AMIBCP or the <End> key was pressed.

the chipset.

2Bh Passing control to the video ROM to perform any required confi guration before the

video ROM test.

2Ch All necessary processing before passing control to the video ROM is done. Look-

ing for the video ROM next and passing control to it.

2Dh The video ROM has returned control to BIOS POST. Performing any required pro-

cessing after the video ROM had control

23h Reading the 8042 input port and disabling the MEGAKEY Green PC feature next.

Making the BIOS code segment writable and performing any necessary confi gura-
tion before initializing the interrupt vectors.

24h The confi guration required before interrupt vector initialization has completed. In-

terrupt vector initialization is about to begin.

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Checkpoint Code Description

25h Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG

27h Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next.
28h Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Confi guring the mono-

2Ah Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be done next, if present. See the

2Eh Completed post-video ROM test processing. If the EGA/VGA controller is not

2Fh The EGA/VGA controller was not found. The display memory read/write test is

30h The display memory read/write test passed. Look for retrace checking next.
31h The display memory read/write test or retrace checking failed. Performing the alter-

32h The alternate display memory read/write test passed. Looking for alternate display

34h Video display checking is over. Setting the display mode next.
37h The display mode is set. Displaying the power on message next.
38h Initializing the bus input, IPL, general devices next, if present. See the last page of

39h Displaying bus initialization error messages. See the last page of this chapter for

switch is on.

chrome mode and color mode settings next.

last page for additional information.

found, performing the display memory read/write test next.

about to begin.

nate display memory read/write test next.

retrace checking next.

this chapter for additional information.

additional information.

3Ah The new cursor position has been read and saved. Displaying the Hit <DEL> mes-

3Bh The Hit <DEL> message is displayed. The protected mode memory test is about

40h Preparing the descriptor tables next.
42h The descriptor tables are prepared. Entering protected mode for the memory test

43h Entered protected mode. Enabling interrupts for diagnostics mode next.
44h Interrupts enabled if the diagnostics switch is on. Initializing data to check memory

45h Data initialized. Checking for memory wraparound at 0:0 and fi nding the total sys-

46h The memory wraparound test is done. Memory size calculation has been done.

47h The memory pattern has been written to extended memory. Writing patterns to the

48h Patterns written in base memory. Determining the amount of memory below 1 MB

49h The amount of memory below 1 MB has been found and verifi ed.
4Bh The amount of memory above 1 MB has been found and verifi ed. Checking for a

sage next.

to start.

next.

wraparound at 0:0 next.

tem memory size next.

Writing patterns to test memory next.

base 640 KB memory next.

next.

soft reset and clearing the memory below 1 MB for the soft reset next. If this is a
power on situation, going to checkpoint 4Eh next.

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Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes

4Ch The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the memory

4Dh The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Saving the memory size

4Eh The memory test started, but not as the result of a soft reset. Displaying the fi rst

4Fh The memory size display has started. The display is updated during the memory

50h The memory below 1 MB has been tested and initialized. Adjusting the displayed

51h The memory size display was adjusted for relocation and shadowing.
52h The memory above 1 MB has been tested and initialized. Saving the memory size

53h The memory size information and the CPU registers are saved. Entering real mode

54h Shutdown was successful. The CPU is in real mode. Disabling the Gate A20 line,

57h The A20 address line, parity , and the NMI are disabled. Adjusting the memory size

58h The memory size was adjusted for relocation and shadowing. Clearing the Hit

59h The Hit <DEL> message is cleared. The <WAIT...> message is displayed. Starting

above 1 MB next.

next. Going to checkpoint 52h next.

64 KB memory size next.

test. Performing the sequential and random memory test next.

memory size for relocation and shadowing next.

information next.

next.

parity, and the NMI next.

depending on relocation and shadowing next.

<DEL> message next.

the DMA and interrupt controller test next.

60h The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller 1 base register

62h The DMA controller 1 base register test passed. Performing the DMA controller 2

65h The DMA controller 2 base register test passed. Programming DMA controllers 1

66h Completed programming DMA controllers 1 and 2. Initializing the 8259 interrupt

67h Completed 8259 interrupt controller initialization.
7Fh Extended NMI source enabling is in progress.
80h The keyboard test has started. Clearing the output buffer and checking for stuck

81h A keyboard reset error or stuck key was found. Issuing the keyboard controller

82h The keyboard controller interface test completed. Writing the command byte and

83h The command byte was written and global data initialization has completed. Check-

84h Locked key checking is over. Checking for a memory size mismatch with CMOS

85h The memory size check is done. Displaying a soft error and checking for a password

test next.

base register test next.

and 2 next.

controller next.

keys. Issuing the keyboard reset command next.

interface test command next.

initializing the circular buffer next.

ing for a locked key next.

RAM data next.

or bypassing WINBIOS Setup next.

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86h The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WIN-

87h The programming before WINBIOS Setup has completed. Uncompressing the

88h Returned from WINBIOS Setup and cleared the screen. Performing any necessary

89h The programming after WINBIOS Setup has completed. Displaying the power on

8Ch Programming the WINBIOS Setup options next.
8Dh The WINBIOS Setup options are programmed. Resetting the hard disk controller

8Fh The hard disk controller has been reset. Confi guring the fl oppy drive controller

91h The fl oppy drive controller has been confi gured. Confi guring the hard disk drive

95h Initializing the bus option ROMs from C800 next. See the last page of this chapter

96h Initializing before passing control to the adaptor ROM at C800.
97h Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has completed. The adap-

98h The adaptor ROM had control and has now returned control to BIOS POST. Perform-

BIOS Setup next.

WINBIOS Setup code and executing the AMIBIOS Setup or WINBIOS Setup utility
next.

programming after WINBIOS Setup next.

screen message next.

next.

next.

controller next.

for additional information.

tor ROM check is next.

ing any required processing after the option ROM returned control.

99h Any initialization required after the option ROM test has completed. Confi guring the

9Ah Set the timer and printer base addresses. Setting the RS-232 base address next.
9Bh Returned after setting the RS-232 base address. Performing any required initializa-

9Ch Required initialization before the Coprocessor test is over. Initializing the Coproces-

9Dh Coprocessor initialized. Performing any required initialization after the Coproces-

9Eh Initialization after the Coprocessor test is complete. Checking the extended keyboard,

A2h Displaying any soft errors next.
A3h The soft error display has completed. Setting the keyboard typematic rate next.
A4h The keyboard typematic rate is set. Programming the memory wait states next.
A5h Memory wait state programming is over. Clearing the screen and enabling parity

A7h NMI and parity enabled. Performing any initialization required before passing control

A8h Initialization before passing control to the adaptor ROM at E000h completed. Passing

timer data area and printer base address next.

tion before the Coprocessor test next.

sor next.

sor test next.

keyboard ID, and Num Lock key next. Issuing the keyboard ID command next.

and the NMI next.

to the adaptor ROM at E000 next.

control to the adaptor ROM at E000h next.

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Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes

A9h Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initialization required

Aah Initialization after E000 option ROM control has completed. Displaying the system

Abh Uncompressing the DMI data and executing DMI POST initialization next.
B0h The system confi guration is displayed.
B1h Copying any code to specifi c areas.
00h Code copying to specifi c areas is done. Passing control to INT 19h boot loader

after the E000 option ROM had control next.

confi guration next.

next.

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Appendix C: System Specifi cations

Appendix C

System Specifi cations

Processors

Single AMD Opteron 1000 processor in AM2 socket

Note: P le ase r ef er to o ur w eb si te f or c om pl et e det ai ls o n sup po r te d pro ce ss or s.

Chipse t

nVidia MCP55 Pro

BIOS

4 Mb AMIBIOS

®

LPC Flash ROM

Memory Capacity

Four dual/single channel DIMM slots supporting up to 8 GB of DDR2-800/667/533
unbuffered ECC/non-ECC SDRAM.

See t he m emo r y se ct io n in Ch ap te r 5 for d et ai ls .

SATA Controll er

On- chi p (MCP5 5) contr oller f or Ser ial ATA

Perip hera l Dri ve Bays

Three (3) 3.5 x 1" dri ve bays

Expansion Slots (provided with included riser cards)

Right side: one PCI-E x8 card
Left side: two PCI-E x8 cards. (See section 5-7 for details)

Motherboard

H8SMU (proprietary form factor)
Dimensions: 7.9" x 13" (201 x 330 mm)

Chassis

SC812L-280U Form Factor: 1U rackmount
Dimensions: (WxHxD) 16.8 x 1.7 x 25.6 in. (427 x 43 x 650 mm)

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Weight

Gross (Bare Bone): 34 lbs. (15.5 kg.)

System Cooling

Two (2) 10-cm blower fans

System Input Requirements

AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC
Rated Input Current: 8A (115V) to 4A (230V)
Rated Input Frequency: 50-60 Hz

Power Supply

Rated Output Power: 280W (Model# PWS-281-1H)
Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (15A), +5V (18A), +12V (23A), -12V (1A), +5Vsb
(2A)

BTU Rating

1478 BTUs/hr (for rated output power of 280W)

Operating Environment

Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F)
Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)
Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

Regulatory Compliance

Electromagnetic Emissions:
FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class B

Electromagnetic Immunity:
EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4,
EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)

Safety:
EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV
Certifi ed (Germany), CE Marking (Europe)

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California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials:
This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese
Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

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