Supero AS-1011S-MR2 User 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 AS1011S-MR2 server. Instal­lation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The AS1011S-MR2 is a high-end server based on the SC512F-260 1U rack­mount chassis and the H8SSL-i2, a single processor motherboard that supports
AMD Opteron 1000 series processors and up to 8 GB of ECC/non-ECC DDR2­800/667/533 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 H8SSL-i2 motherboard and
the SC512F-260 chassis, which comprise the 1011S-MR2.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the 101 1S-MR2 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 se ctions of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and
information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
1011S-MR2.

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8SSL-i2 motherboard, including the
locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter
when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the
motherboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC512F-260 server chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing
or reconfi guring SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing the system power
supply and cooling fan.

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 ................................................................................ 1-5

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

Chapter 2: Server Installation

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

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

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

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

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

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..................................................................... 2-11

Chapter 3: System Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HDD .......................................................................................................... 3-2

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

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Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

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

5-2 Mounting the Motherboard into a Chassis ..................................................... 5-2

5-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 5-2

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

H8SSL-i2 Layout .................................................................................... 5-10

H8SSL-i2 Quick Reference .................................................................... 5-11

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

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

Secondary Power Connector ................................................................. 5-12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reset Button .......................................................................................... 5-14

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

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

Serial ATA Activity LEDs ......................................................................... 5-14

USB2/3 Headers .................................................................................... 5-15

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

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

Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 5-15

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

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

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

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

LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ......................................................................... 5-17

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

Power I

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C Header .................................................................................. 5-17

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Power Supply Fail Alarm Header ........................................................... 5-17

Power Supply Fail Alarm Reset Header ................................................ 5-17

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-18

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

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

Onboard Speaker Enable/Disable .......................................................... 5-19

PCI-X Slot Speed ................................................................................... 5-19

VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-19

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

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

Power Force On Enable/Disable ............................................................ 5-20

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C Enable/Disable ................................................................................. 5-20

5-11 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-21

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

SATA Activity LEDs ................................................................................ 5-21

Onboard Power LED .............................................................................. 5-21

5-12 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections ................................................... 5-22

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

IDE Connector ........................................................................................ 5-23

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

5-13 Enabling SATA RAID .................................................................................... 5-24

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

6-3 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-2

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

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

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

Serial ATA Drive Installation ..................................................................... 6-4

CD-ROM Drive Installation ....................................................................... 6-5

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

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

Replacing the Power Supply .................................................................... 6-6

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 .................................................................................................... 7-13

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7-5 Security Menu ............................................................................................... 7-13

7-6 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-14

Appendices:

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes ...................................................................... A-1

Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes ........................................................... B-1

Appendix C: System Specifi cations ........................................................................ C-1

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The AS1011S-MR2 is a high-end single processor, mini 1U rackmount server.
The 1011S-MR2 is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC512F-260 chassis
and the H8SSL-i2 motherboard. The H8SSL-i2 supports a single AMD Opteron
1000 series processor in a 940-pin AM2 socket and up to 8 GB of ECC/non-ECC
DDR2-800/667/533 SDRAM memory. Please refer to our web site for information
on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 1011S-MR2 and for
regular updates on supported processor speeds.

In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components may
have been included with the 1011S-MR2, as listed below.

 One (1) slim CD-ROM drive (CDM-TEAC-24)

 One (1) SATA cable (CBL-0178L)

 Two (2) 4-cm counter-rotating fans (FAN-0087)

 One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-00027-01)

 One (1) passive heatsink for AM2 CPU (SNK-P0026)

 One (1) 3.3V 64-bit, 66 MHz PCI-X slot riser card (CSE-RR1U-X)

 Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT8) (optional):

Two (2) rack rail assemblies
Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails in a rack/telco rack

 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

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1-2 Motherboard Features

At the heart of the 1011S-MR2 lies the H8SSL-i2, a single processor motherboard
designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the
H8SSL-i2. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the ServerWorks HT-1000
chipset.)

Processors

The H8SSL-i2 has a 940-pin AM2 type socket that supports a single AMD Opteron
Series 1000 processor. Please refer to the support section of our web site for a
complete listing of supported processors.

Memory

The H8SSL-i2 has four (4) 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 8 GB of
ECC/non-ECC DDR2-800/667/533 SDRAM. (Memory can operate in either single
or dual dual-channel mode.)

Serial ATA

A Serial ATA controller is incorporated into the ServerWorks HT-1000 chipset. The
single Serial ATA drive in the 1011S-MR2 is not hot-swappable. No RAID is sup­ported due to the single hard drive confi guration.

PCI Expansion Slots

The H8SSL-i2 has one 64-bit, 133 MHz (3.3V) PCI-X slot and two 32-bit, 33 MHz
(5V) PCI slots. When incorporated into the 1011S-MR2 server system, a riser card
(CSE-RR1U-X) is included for use with the PCI-X slot to support one full-height,
half-length expansion card in the 133 MHz PCI-X slot.

Ethernet Ports

A Broadcom BCM5704 Ethernet controller is incorporated into the H8SSL-i2 to
support two Gigabit LAN ports.

Graphics Controller

The 1011S-MR2 features an integrated 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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Onboard Controllers/Ports

An onboard IDE controller supports one fl oppy drive and one Ultra ATA 100 hard
drive or ATAPI device. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one serial COM port,
two USB ports, a VGA (monitor) port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two
GLAN (RJ45) ports.

Other Features

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

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Figure 1-1 . ServerWorks HT-1000 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

240 -pin D I M M s

33 MHz PCI Slots (2)

ATI

ES1000

USB 2. 0

UDMA/100

8x HT @ 1.6 GB/sec

33 M Hz Bus

Floppy D is k D riv e

Serial Ports

AMD

Opteron

TM

Processor (AM2)

ServerWorks

HT-1000

LPC Link

Winbond
83793G

Super I/ O

144-bit, 200 -400 MT/s

BCM5704C

133 MHz Bus

SATA

BIOS

PS/2 Ky bd/Mous e

Ports (4)

PCI-X 133 M H z Slot

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The 101 1S-MR2 is a mini 1U rackmount server platform confi guration. The following
is a general outline of the main features of the SC512F-260 chassis.

System Power

When confi gured as a 1011S-MR2, the SC512F-260 chassis includes a single
260W power supply.

Control Panel

The SC512F-260's control panel provides important system monitoring and control
information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity,
overheat warning and fan failure. The control panel also includes a main power
button and a system reset button.

Rear I/O Panel

The rear I/O panel on the SC512F-260 provides one motherboard expansion slot,
one COM port (another is internal), two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports,
a VGA (graphics) port and two Gb Ethernet ports. (See Chapter 6 for diagram.)

Cooling System

The SC512F-260/SC513F-260 chassis has an innovative cooling design that
features an air shroud and two sets of counter-rotating fans with user-defi ned fan
speed control.

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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, 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 1011S-MR2 up and run­ning. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system
operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your
1011S-MR2 system has come to you with the processor and memory preinstalled.
If your system is not already fully integrated with a motherboard, processor, system
memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on
installing specifi c components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the 1011S-MR2 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 101 1S-MR2. 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 1011S-MR2 does not ship with a rack rail hardware package as the system
can be rack mounted without the use of rails. An optional rack rail package is
available if you wish to order from Supermicro. Follow the steps in the order given
to complete the installation process in a minimal 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).

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 a 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.

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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

(Rack hardware optional)

This section provides information on installing the 1011S-MR2 into a rack unit. If
the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections
2-5 and 2-6.

Basic Installation Procedure

The 1011S-MR2 server comes with two rack mounting brackets, which are located
on each side at the front of the chassis. To mount the system into a rack, simply
screw these brackets directly to the front of the rack (two screws for each bracket).
As Figure 2-1 shows, the brackets can be located at the front of the chassis (left
fi gure) or moved approximately one-third to the rear of the chassis (right fi gure).

Figure 2-1. Installing the Server into a Rack: Basic

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Installing with Rackmount Kit

This section is only for customers that have the optional rack mount kit (CSE-PT8).
Each of these assemblies consist of two sections: an inner rail that secures to the
chassis and an outer rail that secures directly to the rack itself (see Figure 2-2).
This is a guideline for installing the unit into a rack with the optional rack kit. You
should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are
using. Be aware that there are a variety of rack units on the market, which may
mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.

Installing the Chassis Rails

The two rail sections must be detached from each other prior to installation. Do this
by depressing the locking tab on the inner rail to release it from its locked position
then pull the two rails completely apart. Do this for both the left and right side rack
rail assemblies.

Position the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of
the chassis making sure the three screw holes line up.
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 installing into a telco rack.

Locking Tabs: Both chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions.
The fi rst is to lock the server into place when installed and pushed fully into the
rack, which is its normal position. Secondly , these tabs also lock the server in place
when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely
out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.

Note that these two rails

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Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails

Installing the Rack Rails

Determine where you want to place the 1011S-MR2 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 that
both are at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward.

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.

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Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack

(w/ Optional Rackmount Kit)

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

If you are installing the 101 1S-MR2 into a Telco type rack, follow the directions given
on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the installation
procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack. They should be
spaced apart just enough to accomodate the width of the telco rack.

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

2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup

After you install the 1011S-MR2 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 server (Figure 2-6)

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"). Then, remove the screws from the lips on either side of the chassis top
cover (see Figure 2-6 for location). Next, depress the two buttons on the top

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Figure 2-5. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

(w/ Optional Rackmount Kit)

of the chassis to release the top cover while pushing 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 (processor)
You may have a processor already installed into the system board. The proces­sor should have its own heatsink attached. See Chapter 5 for instructions on
processor installation.

3. Check the system memory
Your 1011S-MR2 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.

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4. Installing add-on cards
If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system. See Chapter 5 for
details on installing a PCI add-on card.

5. Check all cable connections and airfl ow
Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking
the airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also, check that
the air shroud is properly installed.

Figure 2-6. Accessing the Inside of the Server

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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the Serial ATA drive
have been properly installed and all essential connections have been made.

1. Accessing the drive bays
For servicing the Serial ATA, CD-ROM and fl oppy drives, you will need to remove
the top chassis cover. The Serial ATA disk drive is located at the front right side of
the chassis.

2. Installing a CD-ROM and fl oppy disk drives
Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or fl oppy disk drive to
the system.

3. Check the Serial ATA disk drives
Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have a Serial ATA
hard drive already installed. If you need to install a Serial ATA hard drive, please
refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 6.

4. Check the airfl ow
Airfl ow is provided by two sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans. The system compo-
nent layout was carefully designed to promote suffi cient airfl ow through the small
1U rackmount space. Also 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 fan.

5. 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).

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Chapter 3: System Interface

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 as well as the activity and health of specifi c com-
ponents. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel. This chapter
explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may
need to take.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are (in order
from left to right) a reset button and a power on/off 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.

The reset button reboots the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC512F-260 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.



Overheat/Fan Fa il: When this LED fl ashes it indic ates a fa n failu re. Whe n

on continuously (on and not fl ashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which
may be caused by cables obstructing the airfl ow in the system or the ambient
room temperature being too war m. Check the routing of the cables and make
sure all fa ns are p re sent a nd op er atin g no rm all y. You shoul d als o ch ec k to ma ke
sure that t he chassis cove rs are install ed. Finally, verify th at the heatsinks ar e
install ed p ro p er ly (see C hapte r 5). Th is LE D wi ll re ma in fl ashing or on as long as
the over heat co nditi on exist s.

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

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

 HDD: Channel activity for HDDs. This light indicates CD-ROM drive activity

when fl ashing.

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

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

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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 1011S-MR2 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 fl oppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should fi rst power
down the system with the operating system fi rst and then unplug the power
cords of all the power supply units in the system.

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

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

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

is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock.
Use extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any
electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

 Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection

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

 The power supply power cords 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.

 CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a CD-

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 1011S-MR2 clean and free of clutter.

 The 1011S-MR2 weighs approximately 17 lbs (7.7 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 the board from the antistatic
bag.

 Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which
may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.

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

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

 Put the 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
1011S-MR2 is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to
the 1011S-MR2 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 c over s th e steps r equ ire d to inst all p ro ce ss or s and h eats inks to t he
H8SSL-i2 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 are d e sc r ib ed a nd a l ayout an d
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 important 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 grounded wr ist st rap desi gned to p revent stat ic disc harge.

• 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 handlin g chips o r modu les, avoi d touc hing th eir pins .

• Put the m otherboard, ad d-on cards and per ipherals bac k into their antistatic
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 Mounting the Motherboard into a Chassis

All serverboards 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 mother board 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 H8SSL-i2 motherboard requires a chassis that can support extended ATX
boards of 8" x 12" in size, such as the SC512F-260. 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.

5-3 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.

Installing the Processor

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

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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.

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Triangles

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.

Installing the Heatsink

A heatsink should be installed to the processor. You will have to remove the air
shroud to install. See Figure 5-1.

You may be using a Supermicro heatsink (part number SNK-P0026) or one from a
third party . To install the heatsink, please follow the installation instructions included
with your heatsink package.

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Figure 5-1. Installing the Heatsink

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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 diagra m in
this cha pter for c onnec tor loc atio ns.

 CD- ROM c abl e (IDE#1)

 SATA cable (SATA0)

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

 USB ca ble (US B2/ 3)

Connecti ng Power Cables

The H8SSL-i2 has a 24-pin primary power supply connector "J 1 B4" for connection
to the ATX power supply. Connect the appropriate connector from the power sup­ply to the "ATX Power" c onnect or to supply po wer to the moth erboar d. See the
Connector Defi nitions sec tio n in this c hapter for p ower co nnec tor pin de fi nitions.

In additi on, your power supply m ust be connecte d to the 4-pin Secon dary ATX
Power con nect ion at J 6.

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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
5-2 for the pin locations of the various front contro l p anel buttons and L E D indica­tors and r efer to section 5-9 for details. Note that even and od d numbered pi ns
are on opposite sides of each header.

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 5-2. Front Control Panel Header Pins (JF1)

20 19

Ground

x (key)

Power LED

HDD LED

NIC1
NIC2

OH/Fan Fail LED

Power Fail LED

Ground
Ground

2 1

NMI
x (key)
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Reset Button
Power Button

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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 - 3 below f or the c olor s and lo cati ons of th e vario us I/O po rt s.

Figure 5-3. Rear Panel I/O Ports

Mouse (Green)

USB 0/1 Ports

Keyboard
(Purple)

(Turquoise)

VGA Port (Blue) COM1 Port

JLAN1 / JLAN2

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, beginning with slot 1A, then

2A, then 1B then 2B.. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to
prevent inserting the module incorrectly (see Figure 2-2). See support information
below. Installing DIMMs in pairs will result in interleaved (dual-channel) memory.

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

Note: It is highly recommended that you remove the power cord from the system
before installing or changing any memory modules.

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Support

The H8SSL-i2 supports single or dual-channel, unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2­800/667/533 SDRAM.
Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory are supported, so you may populate
any number of DIMM slots (see note on previous page).
Populating two adjacent 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.

Maximum memory: 8 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2-800/667/533
SDRAM.

Figure 5-4. Side and Top Views of DIMM Installation

To Install:

Insert module vertically
and press down until it
snaps into place. The
release tabs should
close - if they do not
you should close them
yourself.

To Remove:

Use your thumbs to
gently push each re­lease tab outward to
release the DIMM from
the slot.

Notch

Release

Tab

Note: Notch

should align

with its

receptive point

on the slot

Note the notch in the slot and on the bottom of the DIMM.
This prevents the DIMM from being installed incorrectly.

Notch

Release

Tab

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5-7 Adding PCI Cards

1. PCI slots:

The H8SSL-i2 has three PCI expansion slots. One of these slots (the 133 MHz
PCI-X slot #6) may be populated with the use of the CSE-RR1U-X riser card, which
is included with the system. You may install either a 133 or a 100 MHz PCI-X card
into the riser card.

2. PCI card installation:

Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure it is supported by the riser card (see
step 1, above). Begin by removing the screw from the PCI shield that corresponds
to slot #6. Insert the PCI card into the riser card, pushing down with your thumbs
evenly on both sides of the card. Finish by securing the card to the chassis with
the same screw you removed from the PCI shield.

Note: the PCI slot shield helps promote proper airlow in the chassis and shield the
inside of the system from EMI (electromagnetic interference). For these reasons,
make sure there is a shield covering the slot if unused.

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5-8 Motherboard Details

Figure 5-5. H8SSL-i2 Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)

J1

USB0/1

COM1

VGA

LAN1

LAN2

JPL

J1B4

Slot #5: 33 MHz PCI

JPI2C

FAN5

DIMM 2B

DIMM 1B

DIMM 2A

DIMM 1A

CPU

IPMI

Slot #6: 133 MHz PCI-X

JPWF

J6

JF1

FAN1

2

JI

C2

2

C1

JI

Speaker

JPF

JP11

FAN2

FAN3

JOH1

Rage

XL

JS9

JPG1

COM2

SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 SATA0

Notes:

Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.

JPX1A

Slot #4: 33 MHz PCI

HT-1000

DP1/2/3/4

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USB2/3

BIOS

JWOR

JWOL

FAN4

JWD

JBT1

JL1

IDE#1

Battery

JD1

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H8SSL-i2 Quick Reference

Jumpers Description Default Setting

JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-10
JD1 Onboard Speaker En/Disable Pins 6-7 (Enabled)
JPF Power Force On Open (Normal)
JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL LAN Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

2

C1/JI2C2 I2C Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JI
JPX1A PCI-X Slot #6 Freq. Open (Auto)
JWD Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset)

Connectors Description

IPMI IPMI 2.0 Slot
COM1/COM2 COM1 Serial Port/Header
FAN1 - 5 Fan Headers
Floppy Floppy Disk Drive Connector
IDE#1 IDE Connector
J1B4 Primary 24-pin ATX Power Connector
J6 Secondary 4-pin Power Connector
JD1 Power LED/Speaker Header
JF1 Front Panel Connector
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header
JOH1 Overheat Warning Header
JP11 Power Supply Fail Alarm Reset Header

2

JPI

C Power I2C Header
JPWF Power Supply Fail Signal Header
JS9 Serial ATA LED Activity Header
JWOL Wake-On-LAN Header
JWOR Wake-On-Ring Header
LAN1/2 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) Ports
SATA0/1/2/3 Serial ATA Connectors
USB0/1 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports 0/1
USB2/3 USB2/3 Headers
VGA Video (Monitor) Port

Onboard LEDs Description

DP1 - DP4 Serial ATA Activity LEDs
DP6 Onboard Power LED (+3.3V)

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5-9 Connector Defi nitions

Primary ATX Power
Connector

The primary power connector on the
H8SSL-i2 meets the SSI (Superset
A TX) 24-pin specifi cation. Refer to the
table on the right for the pin defi nitions
of the main ATX power connector.

Note: You must also connect the PW2
power connector to your power supply
(see below).

Secondary Power
Connector

In addition to the primary ATX power
connector (above), the 4-pin power
connector at J6 must also be con­nected to your power supply. See the
table on the right for pin defi nitions.

ATX Power 24-pin Connector

Pin Defi nitions (J1B4)

Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 COM 3 COM
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 COM 5 COM
18 COM 6 +5V
19 COM 7 COM
20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK
21 +5V 9 5VSB
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 COM 12 +3.3V

Required Connection

Secondary Power

Connector

Pin Defi nitions (J6)

Pins Defi nition
1 & 2 Ground
3 & 4 +12V

Required Connection

NMI Button

The non-maskable interrupt button
header is located on pins 19 and 20
of JF1. Refer to the table on the right
for pin defi nitions.

Power LED

The Power LED connection is located
on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the
table on the right for pin defi nitions.

NMI Button

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
19 Control
20 Ground

Power LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
15 Vcc
16 Control

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The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED
connection is located on pins 13 and
14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive
LED cable to display disk activity.
Refer to the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.

NIC1 LED

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

NIC2 LED

HDD LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
13 Vcc
14 HD Active

NIC1 LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
11 Vcc
12 NIC1 Active

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.
Refer to the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.

Overheat/Fan Fail LED

Connect an LED to the OH connection
on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad­vanced warning of chassis overheat­ing. Refer to the table on the right for
pin defi nitions.

Power Fail LED

The Power Fail LED connection is lo­cated on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. See the
table on the right for pin defi nitions.

Note: This feature is only available when using
redundant power supplies.

NIC2 LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
9 Vcc
10 NIC2 Active

OH/Fan Fail LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
7 Vcc
8 Control

Power Fail LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
5 Vcc
6 Control

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Reset Button

The Reset Button connection is lo­cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach
it to the hardware reset switch on the
computer case. Refer to the table on
the right for pin defi nitions.

Power Button

The Power Button connection is
located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. 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.

Reset Button

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
3 Reset
4 Ground

Power Button

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
1 PW_ON
2 Ground

USB0/1 (Universal Serial
Bus Ports)

Two Universal Serial Bus ports
(USB2.0) are located beside the
keyboard/mouse ports on the I/O
backpanel. See the table on the right
for pin defi nitions.

Serial ATA Activity LEDs

Connect an LED to the JS9 header to
provide indication of Serial ATA drive
activity. See the table on the right for
pin defi nitions.

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

Serial ATA Activity LEDs

Pin Defi nitions (JS9)

Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
1 SATA0 LED 6 NC
2 SATA1 LED 7 NC
3 SATA2 LED 8 NC
4 SATA3 LED 9 NC
5 Ground 10 Key

Note: NC indicates no connection.

USB1
Pin # Defi nition

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USB2/3 Headers

Two additional USB2.0 headers
(USB2/3) are included on the moth­erboard near JWOR. These may be
connected to provide front side USB
access. USB cables (not included)
are needed for the connections. See
the table on the right for pin defi ni-
tions.

Serial Ports

The COM1 serial port is located be­tween the USB ports and the VGA
port. COM2 is a header located
on the corner of the board near the
SATA3 port (see motherboard layout
for location). See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.

Extra 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: Pin 10 is included on the header but not on
the port. NC indicates no connection.

USB3/4
Pin # Defi nition

(COM1/COM2)

Fan Headers

The H8SSL-i2 has fi ve 3-pin fan head-
ers. Fan speed is controlled via Ther­mal Management with a BIOS setting
(refer to Chapter 4). See the table on
the right for pin defi nitions.

Overheat LED (JOH1)

Connect an LED to the JOH1 header
to provide warning of chassis over­heating. See the table on the right
for pin defi nitions.

Fan Header

Pin Defi nitions

(FAN1-5)

Pin# Defi nition
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Tachometer

Overheat LED

Pin Defi nitions

(JOH1)

Pin# Defi nition
1 +5V
2 OH Active

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Power LED/Speaker

On JD1, pins 1, 2, and 3 are for the
power LED and pins 4 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 mouse
ports are located beside the USB
ports on the IO backplane. 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, Speaker data
5 No connection
6 Buzzer signal
7 Speaker data

PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port

Pin Defi nitions

(J1)

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

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.

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.

Wake-On-Ring
Pin Defi nitions

(JWOR)

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

Wake-On-LAN

Pin Defi nitions

(JWOL)

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

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LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports)

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

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Chassis Intrusion

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

Power I2C Header

The JPI2C header can be used to
monitor the status of the power sup­ply. See the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.

Power Supply Fail Alarm
Header

Connect a cable from your power
supply to JPWF to provide you with
warning of a power supply failure.
The warning signal is passed through
the PWR_LED pin to indicate a power
failure. See the table on the right for
pin defi nitions.

Chassis Intrusion

Pin Defi nitions (JL1)

Pin# Defi nition
1 Intrusion Input
2 Ground

Power I2C Header

Pin Defi nitions (JPI

Pin# Defi nition
1 Clock
2 SMB Data
3 N/A
4 N/A
5 N/A

Power Supply Fail

Alarm Header

Pin Defi nitions (JPWF)

Pin# Defi nition
1 P/S 1 Fail Signal
2 P/S 2 Fail Signal
3NC
4 Reset (from MB)

Note: This feature is only available when using
redundant power supplies.

2

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Power Supply Fail Alarm
Reset Header

Connect JP11 to the alarm reset but­ton on your chassis (if available) or to
a microswitch to allow you to turn off
the alarm that sounds when a power
supply module fails. See the table on
the right for pin defi nitions.

Alarm Reset Header

Pin Defi nitions (JP11)

Pin# Defi nition
1 Ground
2 Reset Signal

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5-10 Jumper Settings

Explanation of
Jumpers

To modify the operation of the
serverboard, jumpers can be used to
choose between optional settings.
Jumpers create shorts between two
pins to change the function of the
conne cto r. Pin 1 is identifi ed with
a square solder pad on the printed
circu it boar d. See the d iagra m at
right for an example of jumping pins
1 and 2. Refer to the serverboard
layout page for jumper locations.

Note 1: On two-pin jumpers,
"Clos ed" means the j umper is on
and "Open" means the jumper is

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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Onboard Speaker Enable/
Disable

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, connect the speaker
wires to pins 4 through 7 of JD1. See
the table on the right for settings and
the table associated with the Power
LED/Speaker connection (previous
section) for pin defi nitions.

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Onboard Speaker Enable/Disable

Pin Defi nitions (JD1)

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

PCI-X Slot Speed

Jumper JPX1A can be used to change
the speed of PCI-X slot #6. See the
table on the right for jumper settings.

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.

LAN Enable/Disable

PCI-X Slot Speed Jumper Settings

(JPX1A)

Jumper Setting Defi nition
Open Auto
Pins 1-2 PCI-X 66 MHz
Pins 2-3 PCI 66 MHz

VGA Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings (JPG1)

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

Change the setting of jumper JPL to
enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2
Gb Ethernet ports. See the table on
the right for jumper settings. The
default setting is enabled.

JLAN1/2 Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings (JPL)

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

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Watch Dog Enable/Disable

JWD c ontro ls the Watc h Dog f unct ion.
Watch Dog is a system monitor that
can reboot the system when a software
applic atio n hangs. Pin s 1-2 will c ause
WD to reset the system if an applica­tion has f roze n. Pins 2- 3 wil l gen erate
a non-maskab l e i nterru pt s i g n a l f or the
application that is frozen. See the table
on the right for jumper settings. Watch
Dog must also be enabled in BIOS.

Power Force On

JPF allows you to enable or disable the
Power Force On function. If enabled,
system power will always stay on. If
disabled (the default setting), the user
needs to depress the power button to
power up the system.

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings (JWD)

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

Note: When enabled, the user needs to

write their own application software in

order to disable the Watch Dog Timer.

Power Force On

Jumper Settings (JPF)

Jumper Setting Defi nition
Closed Force On
Open Disabled

I2C Enable/Disable

Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to
enable or disable I
must be set to the same setting, either
both open or both closed. See the
table o n the ri ght for j umper se ttin gs.

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I2C Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings (JI2C1/JI2C2)

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

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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 blinks
to indicate activity while the other
LED may be green, amber or off to
indicate the speed of the connection.
See the table on the right for the func­tions associated with the connection
speed LED.

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LAN LED

(Connection Speed Indicator)

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

SATA Activity LEDs

When illuminated, the DP1, DP2,
DP3 and DP4 LEDs indicate activity
on SATA channels SATA3, SATA2,
SATA1 and SATA0, respectively

Onboard Power LED

DP6 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.

SATA Activity LEDs

(DP1-DP3)

State System Status
On SATA channel active
Off SATA channel inactive

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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.

Floppy Connector

The fl oppy connector is located
beside the IDE#1 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 con­nector. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.

IDE Drive Connector

Pin Defi nitions (IDE#1)

Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
1 Reset IDE 2 Ground
3 Host Data 7 4 Host Data 8
5 Host Data 6 6 Host Data 9
7 Host Data 5 8 Host Data 10
9 Host Data 4 10 Host Data 11
11 Host Data 3 12 Host Data 12
13 Host Data 2 14 Host Data 13
15 Host Data 1 16 Host Data 14
17 Host Data 0 18 Host Data 15
19 Ground 20 Key
21 DRQ3 22 Ground
23 I/O Write 24 Ground
25 I/O Read 26 Ground
27 IOCHRDY 28 BALE
29 DACK3 30 Ground
31 IRQ14 32 IOCS16
33 Addr1 34 Ground
35 Addr0 36 Addr2
37 Chip Select 0 38 Chip Select 1
39 Activity 40 Ground

SATA Ports

There are no jumpers to con­fi gure the SATA ports, which
are designated SA T A0, SATA1,
SATA2 and SATA3. See the
table on the right for pin defi ni-
tions.

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

Now that the hardware is set up, you must now install the operating system and
the SATA RAID drivers, if you wish to use RAID with your SATA drives. The
installation procedure differs depending on whether you wish to have the operating
system installed on a RAID array or on a separate non-RAID, IDE drive. See the
instructions below for details.

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 that supports a SATA transfer rate from 150 MBps. 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, IDE hard drive. If on a separate IDE drive, skip
ahead to section entitled Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS. If you wish to have the
OS on a SATA RAID array, you must fi rst complete the step below.

Building a Driver Diskette

Y ou must fi rst build a driver diskette from the Supermicro 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. Note that this driver only works with Windows

2003. After building the driver diskette, insert the driver fl oppy into the fl oppy drive
in your system (must be an IDE fl oppy and not a USB fl oppy) and insert the OS
Installation CD into your CD-ROM or DVD drive. Boot up the system and press the
<F6> key. You will then be able to create a partition on the disk where the OS will
be installed. After the OS is installed the system will automatically roboot. You can
now skip ahead to section entitled Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS.

Installing the Operating System

If the operating system has not yet been installed, you should install it now. 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. Follow the prompts
as they appear to install the OS. Once installed, proceed to the next step to enable
RAID and set up your RAID drives.

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Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS

Before setting up your RAID drives, 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 Advanced menu. Scroll down with the arrow
keys to "SATA Confi guration" and press <Enter>. When the submenu opens, use
the arrow keys to select "HT-1000 SATA" and enable this setting (if not already
enabled.) Then in the same submenu, scroll down to the "SATA Mode" setting and
select the "RAID" option.

2. Hit the <Esc> key until you return to the main Setup menu, then scroll over to
the Exit menu. Select "Save Changes and Exit" and hit <Enter>, then hit <Enter>
again to verify.

3. After exiting the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will reboot. When the system
is rebooting, press the <Ctrl> and <R> keys simultaneously. This will activate the
HT-1000 RAID Utility program.

Using the HT-1000 RAID Utility

The HT-1000 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. The utility is comprised
of three main windows, as shown in Figure 5-6. The "Disks" window on the right
will list all available drives. The procedure below outlines the steps necessary to
create a RAID array as seen in the "Main Menu" window of the RAID utility . In each
step, note the "Available Keys" window in the bottom right of the screen. These
are the keys used to perform the various functions in each step.

Initialize Disks(s)
The fi rst step is to initialize drives as part of the RAID array. Using the keys noted
in the "Available Keys" window, navigate through the available disks shown in the
"Disks" window and select those you wish to add to your array. When selected, a
disk will be highlighted in green.

Create Array
After selecting the disks for your array, you are ready to select the type of array to
create. Array types may be limited by the number of disks selected and the RAID
levels supported by your system. After selecting the array type you will be prompted
to choose the caching mode (read/write, read only or none). After this selection
you have the array set up. Press the <C> key to confi rm the confi guration of your
array and reboot the system.

Note: a RAID controller program (RAIDCore) may be downloaded from the Broad­com web site. On their home page (www.broadcom.com) click on Downloads & Sup­port > RAID Driver Downloads then under Operating Systems click on Windows.

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Figure 5-6. HT1000 RAID Utility Screen

On the next page you will see the Windows Media Kit. Download this and install
to your system for RAID management.

Installing Other Software Drivers

The Supermicro CD that came packaged with your motherboard has additional
drivers. 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.)

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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Figure 5-7. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

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Notes

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Chapter 6

Advanced Chassis Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte­nance on the SC512F-260 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 step that follows.

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 discharge.

Precautions

 Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
 Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic

bag.

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

memory modules or gold contacts.

 When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
 Put the 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.

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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Figure 6-1. Chassis Views

6-2 Control Panel

The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the
JF1 connector on the motherboard to provide you with system control buttons and
status indicators. These wires have been bundled together in a ribbon cable to
simplify the connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on the motherboard to JP4
on the Control Panel PCB (printed circuit board). Make sure the red wire plugs
into pin 1 on both JF1 and JP4. Pull all excess cabling out of the airfl ow path. The
LEDs inform you of system status. See Chapter 3 for details on the LEDs and the
control panel buttons. Details on JF1 can be found in Chapter 5.

6-3 System Fans

The server uses 4-cm counter-rotating fans to provide cooling. The 101 1S-MR2 has
two sets of these fans. Each fan unit is actually made up of two fans joined back­to-back, which rotate in opposite directions. This counter-rotating action generates
exceptional airfl ow and works to dampen vibration levels. These fans can adjust
their speed according to the heat level sensed in the system, which results in more
effi cient and quieter fan operation. Fan speed is controlled by a setting in BIOS (see
Chapter 7). Each fan in a set has its own separate tachometer.

It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed for the airfl ow to
circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components.

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System Fan Failure

If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan
fail LED on the control panel will blink on and off. Replace any failed fan at your
earliest convenience with the same type and model (the system can continue to run
with a failed fan). Remove the top chassis cover while the system is still running
to determine which of the two fan units has failed. Then power down the system
before replacing a fan. Removing the power cord(s) is also recommended as a
safety precaution.

Replacing System Cooling Fans

1. Removing a fan

With the system powered down, fi rst remove the chassis cover (refer to page 6-6).
Grasp the failed fan unit and lift it out of the chassis. See Figure 6-2.

2. Installing a new fan
Replace the failed fan with an identical 4-cm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro:
p/n FAN-0087). Push the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while mak­ing sure the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same
direction as the arrows on the other fans. Reposition the fan housing back over
the two mounting posts in the chassis, then reconnect the fan wires to the same
chassis fan headers you removed them from. Power up the system and check that
the fan is working properly and that the LED on the control panel has turned off.
Finish by replacing the chassis cover.

Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans

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6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal

Accessing the Drive Bays

CD-ROM/Serial ATA Drives: For installing or removing the CD-ROM or Serial ATA
drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the server by removing the top
cover of the chassis.

Note: Only a "slim" CD-ROM will fi t in the 1011S-MR2.

Serial ATA Drive Installation

The SATA drive is not hot-swappable, meaning system power must be turned off
before installing or removing.

To install or remove the drive, fi rst power down the system and then remove the
top cover of the chassis as described on page 6-6. Unscrew the retention screw
at the top center of the drive, then push the drive tray out from the back until you
can grasp and pull it out through the front of the chassis. Remove the drive from
the drive tray.

To add a new SATA drive, install a drive into the tray with the printed circuit board
side facing down and so that the mounting holes align with those in the tray . Secure
the drive to the tray with the four screws. Replace the top cover when fi nished.
See Figure 6-3.

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CD-ROM Drive Installation

The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CD-ROM
drive bay. The CD-ROM must have a "slim" profi le to fi t into the 1011S-MR2. If
you cannot remove the top cover with the system remaining in the rack, follow the
procedure below.

First, shutdown the system and disconnect all cables from the back of the server
chassis. Make sure the system is supported from underneath then remove the
front bracket screws that secure the unit to the rack. Carefully lift the server out
of the rack.

Open the cover by following the procedure described on page 6-6. You must power
down the system before installing or removing the CD-ROM or SA TA drive. Remove
the two screws that secure the CD-ROM drive to the chassis and then lift the drive
out of the chassis. See Figure 6-3.

Note: A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.
The CD-ROM may only be used as a Master IDE device.

Figure 6-3. Removing the SATA/CD-ROM Drive

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6-5 Power Supply

The SuperServer 1011S-MR2 has a single 260 watt power supply. This power
supply has the capability of operating at 100 - 240 input volts. Power down the
system and then unplug the AC power cord to completely remove power from the
system before removing the power supply.

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
(PWS-0055 - see contact infomation in Chapter 1).

Replacing the Power Supply

1. Accessing the inside of the system

To replace a power supply, you must fi rst remove the top chassis cover. To do
so, fi rst 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, remove the screws from the lips on either side of the cover then
depress the two buttons on the cover to release it. Push the cover away from
you then lift it from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server (see
Figure 2-6).

2. Removing the power supply
First unplug the power cord from the system. To remove the failed power unit,
remove the two screws on the back of the power supply and a third from the front
of the power supply, which secures it to the bottom of the chassis. You can then
lift the unit straight out of the chassis. (The power cord should have already been
removed.)

3. Installing a new power supply
Replace the failed unit with another unit of the same wattage. It is highly recom­mended to replace it with the exact same power supply. Carefully insert the new
unit into position in the chassis and secure it with the two screws at the rear of the
unit and the third at the front. Then reconnect the power cord, replace the chassis
top cover and push the unit back into the rack. Finish by turning the power switch
on the power supply on, and then depress the power button on the front of the
system.

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Chapter 7: BIOS

Chapter 7

BIOS

7-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8SSL-i2. 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 setup screen.
You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the
top of the screen.

The Main Setup 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

This setting controls the display of 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 allow the computer system
to display the BIOS information during system boot.

Boot up Num-Lock

Set this to "On" 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

This setting is to specify PS/2 mouse support. The options are Auto, Enabled
and Disabled.

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error

Enable to activate the Wait for F1 if Error function. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display

Enable to display the message telling the user to hit the DEL key to enter the
setup utility. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PXE Option ROM

Use this setting to either Enable or Disable the PXE ROM. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.

Interrupt 19 Capture

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

ACPI Version Features

Select which version of ACPI you wish to use. Options are ACPI v. 1.0, ACPI
v. 2.0 and ACPI v. 3.0.

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

Select "Enabled" to activate the Headless Operation Mode through ACPI. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.

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Power Button Instant Off

Allows the user to change the function of the power button to "Instant Off". Op­tions are Enabled and Disabled.

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

Various CPU information is displated here in addition to the settings below.

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.

HT1000 S-ATA

Use this setting to Enable or Disable the SATA controller in the HT1000
chipset.

S-ATA Mode

Use this setting to specify the SATA mode: either IDE or MMIO.

Onboard PCI IDE Controller

The following options are available to set the IDE controller status: Disabled will
disable the controller. Primary will enable the primary IDE controller. There is
no Secondary option since only one IDE slot is provided on the board.

Primary IDE Master/Slave

Highlight one of the two 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.

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LBA/Large Mode

LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk

drive. In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive

capacities of over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with 48-bit LBA

mode addressing. If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133

IDE controller card that supports 48-bit LBA mode. 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

Select the DMA mode of the drive. Options are Auto, SWDMA0, SWD-

MA1, SWDMA2, MWDMA0, MWDMA1, MWDMA2, UDMA0, UDMA1 and

UDMA2.

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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.

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, Host and Device.

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 PCI/PnP

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 Channel0/Channel1/Channel3/Channel5/Channel6/Channel7

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

This feature specifi es the size of memory block to be reserved for Legacy ISA
devices. 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,
Sharp-IR, SIR and Consumer.

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 Advanced Chipset Control

NorthBridge Confi guration

 Memory Confi guration

Memclock Mode

This setting determines how the memory clock is set. Auto has the memory
clock set by the 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

This setting is used to determine whether bank interleaving is to be employed.
The options are Auto and Disabled.

Enable Clock to All DIMMs

This setting allows the user to enable unused clocks to DIMMs, even if DIMM
slots are empty. 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.

Remapping Memory Hole

When "Enabled", allows software memory remapping around the memory hole
(only supported by rev. E0 processors and above). Options are Enabled and

Disabled.

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.

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 HT1000 SouthBridge Confi guration

HIDE XIOAPIC PCI Functions

The options are Yes and No.

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. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.

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.

 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 the DMI events as read.

Clear Event Log

This setting will clear all event logs when set to "OK". The options are OK and

Cancel.

Event Log Statistics

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view details on the count of total unread
events.

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 Remote Access Confi guration

Remote Access

Use this setting to Enable or Disable remote access. If Enabled is selected,
you can select a Remote Access type.

 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.

The other items in the submenu are all systems monitor displays for the follow­ing information:

CPU Temperature, System Temperature, CPU Vcore, +3.3V, +5 Vin, +12Vin,
+5V standby and battery voltage.

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 and

3) Workstation Mode.

FAN1 Speed through FAN5 Speed

The speeds of the onboard fans (in rpm) are displayed here.

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7-4 Boot Menu

 Boot Settings Confi guration
 Boot Device Priority

This feature allows the user to prioritize the sequence for the Boot Device with the
devices installed in the system.

 Hard Disk Drives

This feature allows the user to prioritize the Boot sequence from available hard
drives.

 Removable Drives

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

 CD/DVD Drives

This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available CDROM
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.

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.

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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

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 LEDs located beside the LAN port on the
serverboard backplane. See the description of the POST code LEDs 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.)

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

1 long, 8 short 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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Checkpoint Code Description

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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Checkpoint Code Description

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 Series 1000 processor in a 940-pin AM2 socket

Note: P le ase r ef er to o ur w eb si te f or a c om pl et e lis ti ng of s up po rt ed p ro ce sso rs .

Chipse t

ServerWorks HT-1000 chipset

BIOS

4 Mb AM I BIOS ® Flash ROM

Memory Capacity

Four 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of ECC/non-ECC unbuffered
DDR2-800/667/533 SDRAM

Note: S ee t he m em or y s ec ti on in C hap te r 5 fo r de ta ils .

Serial ATA Controller

Ser verWor ks on- ch ip cont roller

Seri al ATA D rive Bays

One (1) interna l drive bay

Perip hera l Dri ve Bays

One (1) slim CD - ROM dr ive

Expansion Slots (provided with included riser card)

One (1) riser card to support the use of one full height, half-length 133/100MHz
64-bit PCI-X expansion card

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Motherboard

Model: H8SSL-i2 (ATX form factor)
Dimensions: 8 x 12 in (203 x 305 mm)

Chassis

Model: SC512F-260 Form Factor: 1U rackmount
Dimensions: (WxHxD) 16.8 x 1.7 x 14 in. (427 x 43 x 356 mm)

Weight

Net (Gross): 17 lbs. (7.7 kg.)

System Cooling

Two 4-cm counter-rotating fans

System Input Requirements

AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC (auto-range)
Rated Input Current: 4A max.
Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

Power Supply

Rated Output Power: 260W (Model# SP262-1S, Part# PWS-0055)
Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (15A), +5V (25A), +12V (18A), -12V (1A), +5Vsb
(2A)

BTU Rating

1400 BTUs/hr (for rated output power of 260W)

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)

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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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