Supero SuperServer 1012G-MTF User Manual

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SUPERSERVER 1012G-MTF

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 1012G-MTF.
Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians
only.

The SuperServer 1012G-MTF is a 1U rackmount server based on the SC813MTS­350CB server chassis and the Super H8SGL-F serverboard. Please refer to our
web site for updates on supported processors.

Manual Organization

Preface

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 Super H8SGL-F serverboard
and the SC813MTS-350CB chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 1012G­MTF into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the
system. If your server was ordered without the processor and memory components,
this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their
installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

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

Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperServer 1012G-MTF.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

This chapter provides detailed information on the H8SGL-F serverboard, including
the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter
when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the
serverboard.

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC813MTS-350CB chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing
or reconfi guring Serial ATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power
supply units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

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

Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes
Appendix B: Installing Windows
Appendix C: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

Processors ......................................................................................................1-2

Memory ...........................................................................................................1-2

Serial ATA .......................................................................................................1-2

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2

I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................1-2

Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3

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

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

SATA Subsystem ............................................................................................. 1-3

Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-3

Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................1-3

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4

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

Chapter 2 Server Installation

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

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

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

Choosing a Setup Location .............................................................................2-2

Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2

Server Precautions ..........................................................................................2-2

Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3

Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3

Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3

Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3

Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3

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

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

Installing the Rear Inner Rails ........................................................................2-4

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs .......................................................................................... 3-3

Chapter 4 System Safety

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

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

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

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

Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

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

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

Unpacking .......................................................................................................5-2

5-2 Motherboard Installation ..................................................................................5-2

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

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

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

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-3

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

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

When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the
fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive surface, which can damage

the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up. ...................................... 5-5

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 5-7

5-6 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-8

Memory Support ..............................................................................................5-8

DIMM Module Population Confi guration .................................................... 5-9

5-7 Adding PCI Expansion Cards ....................................................................... 5-10

5-8 Motherboard Details .......................................................................................5-11

H8SGL-F Quick Reference ........................................................................... 5-12

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5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-14

Power Connectors ...................................................................................5-14

PW_ON Connector ...................................................................................5-14

Reset Connector ...................................................................................... 5-14

Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)....................................................................5-14

NIC2 (LAN2) LED .....................................................................................5-15

NIC1 (LAN1) LED .....................................................................................5-15

HDD LED ..................................................................................................5-15

Power On LED .........................................................................................5-15

NMI Button ............................................................................................... 5-15

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

Universal Serial Bus Ports ....................................................................... 5-16

USB Headers ........................................................................................... 5-16

Fan Headers .............................................................................................5-16

Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 5-16

SGPIO ......................................................................................................5-17

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

Overheat LED ...........................................................................................5-17

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

Power I2C .................................................................................................5-17

Power LED/Speaker ................................................................................. 5-18

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ............................................5-18

IPMB .........................................................................................................5-18

Video Connector .......................................................................................5-18

Compact Flash Card PWR Connector ..................................................... 5-19

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

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

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

I2C to PCI-Express Slot ........................................................................... 5-20

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

LAN1/2 Enable/Disable ........................................................................... 5-20

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

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

Watch Dog Enable/Disable ...................................................................... 5-21

USB Wake-Up ......................................................................................... 5-21

BMC Jumper ............................................................................................ 5-21

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

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

Dedicated IPMI LAN LEDs .......................................................................5-22

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Power LED ...............................................................................................5-22

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

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

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

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

Serial ATA (SATA).......................................................................................... 5-24

Installing the OS/SATA Driver ....................................................................... 5-24

Building a Driver Diskette .........................................................................5-24

Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS ............................................................ 5-25

Using the Adaptec RAID Utility ..................................................................... 5-26

Installing the RAID Driver During OS Installation ......................................... 5-26

5-14 Installing Drivers ............................................................................................ 5-27

Supero Doctor III ........................................................................................... 5-28

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

Precautions .....................................................................................................6-1

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

Unpacking .......................................................................................................6-2

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

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

6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ....................................................................... 6-3

Removing the Front Bezel .............................................................................. 6-3

SATA Drive Installation .................................................................................... 6-4

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

SATA Backplane .............................................................................................. 6-5

DVD-ROM Drive Installation ........................................................................... 6-6

6-5 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-7

Power Supply Failure ...................................................................................... 6-7

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

Starting BIOS Setup Utility ..............................................................................7-1

How To Change the Confi guration Data ......................................................... 7-1

How to Start the Setup Utility .........................................................................7-2

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

System Time/System Date .............................................................................7-2

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

7-3 Security Menu ...............................................................................................7-14

7-4 Boot Menu ..................................................................................................... 7-15

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7-5 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-16

Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes
Appendix B Installing Windows

B-1 Installing Windows to a RAID System ............................................................B-1

B-2 Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System ....................................................B-2

Appendix C System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 1012G-MTF is a short-depth server comprised of two main
subsystems: the SC813MTS-350C 1U chassis and the H8SGL-F motherboard.
Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been
certifi ed for use with the SuperServer 1012G-MTF (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the SuperServer 1012G-MTF, as listed below:

Four 4-cm high-performance fans (FAN-0065L4)

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One passive heat sink (SNK-P0042P)•

Air Shroud for SC813M (MCP-310-81303-OB)•

One PCI-Express 2.0 x16 riser card (CSE-RR1U-E16)•

One slim DVD-ROM drive (DVM-TEAC-DVD-SBT or DVM-PNSC-DVD-SBT)•

One USB adapter for DVD-ROM (CDM-USATA-G)•

One DVD-ROM cable (CBL-0341L)•

SATA Accessories•
One SATA backplane (CSE-SAS-815TQ)
One SATA cable set (CBL-0186L)
Four hard disk trays (CSE-PT39-B0)
40-cm 8-pin to 8-pin ribbon cable with tube for SGPIO (CBL-157L)

One ackmount rail kit (CSE-PT52)

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1-2 Motherboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 1012G-MTF lies the H8SGL-F, a single processor
motherboard based on the AMD SR5650 and SP5100 Southbridge chipsets. This
chipset functions as a Media and Communications Processor (MCP). Controllers
for the system memory are integrated directly into AMD Opteron processors. Below
are the main features of the H8SGL-F. See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the
chipset.

Processors

The H8SGL-F supports a single AMD Opteron 6100 series processor in a Socket
G34 type socket. Please refer to the motherboard description pages on our web site
for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The H8SGL-F has eight DIMM slots that can support up to 128 GB of DDR3­1333/1066/800 registered ECC SDRAM or 32 GB of DDR3-1333/1066/800 MHz
unbuffered ECC/non-ECC SDRAM memory. Memory modules of the same size and
speed should be used. See Chapter 5 for details.

Serial ATA

A SATA controller is integrated into the chipset to provide a six-port, 3 Gb/s Serial
ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1 and 10 capable. The SATA drives are hot­swappable units.

PCI Expansion Slots

The H8SGL-F has one PCI-Express 2.0 x8 (in x16 slot) slot, one PCI-Express 2.0 x8
slot, one PCI-Express 2.0 x4 (in a x8 slot) and three 32-bit PCI 33 MHz slot. A PCI­Express 2.0 x16 riser card (CSE-RR1U-E16) is provided for use with this system.

I/O Ports

The color-coded I/O ports include two COM Ports (one external serial port, one Fast
UART 16550 port), Eight USB (Universal Serial Bus 2.0) ports (2x rear, 4x header,
2x type A), VGA port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two 1-Gb Ethernet ports.
A dedicated IPMI LAN port is also included on the H8SGL-F.

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Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage
monitors, a chassis intrusion header, 3-phase switching voltage regulators, chassis
and CPU overheat sensors, Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support and a BIOS fl ash
upgrade utility.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC813MTS-350C
chassis.

System Power

When confi gured as a SuperServer 1012G-MTF, the SC813MTS-350C chassis
includes a single 350W power supply.

SATA Subsystem

For the 1012G-MTF, the SC813MTS -350 chassis was designed to suppor t four
SATA har d drive s, whic h are hot -swap pable un its.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
hot-swap capability of the SATA drives (system-based RAID is not available for
SATA).

Control Panel

The SC813MTS-350C's control panel provides important system monitoring and
control information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity , hard disk drive activity
and system overheat conditions. The control panel also includes a main power
button and a system reset button. The front of the SC813MTS-350C also includes
a COM port and two USB serial ports for easy access.

Rear I/O Panel

The SC813MTS-350C is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O panel provides one PCI
motherboard expansion slot, one COM port (another is internal), two USB ports, a
parallel (printer) port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a VGA port and two 1-Gb
Ethernet ports.

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Cooling System

The SC813MTS-350C chassis has an innovative cooling design that features four
4-cm high-performance system cooling fans. Each of these fans plug into a chassis
fan header on the motherboard. An air shroud channels the airfl ow generated by
the fans to effi ciently cool the processor area of the system.

A fan speed control setting in BIOS allows fan speed to be determined by system
temperature [the recommended setting is Balanced].

Figure 1-1. AMD SR5690/SP5100 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

DIMM A1

DIMM A0

DIMM B1

CPU1

HT3 Link
16/16-3.2GHz

DIMM B0

DIMM C1

DIMM C0

DIMM D1

DIMM D0

RJ45

RJ45

VGA

DDR2 SDRAM

64MB X16

PSU I2C

IPMB

COM1
COM2

WPCM450-R

HWM

W83795G

INTEL

82574L

INTEL

82574L

RMII

BMC
VGA

FE PHY

RTL8201N

RJ45

PCI-E GEN2 x1

PCI-E GEN2 x1

PCI SLOT1

PCI SLOT2

PCI

SMBus

LPC

SIO

W83527HG

PCI SLOT3

TPM

SR5650

SP5100

KB/MS

A-Link

8xUSB

PCI-E GEN2 X8

PCI-E GEN2 X8

PCI-E GEN2 X4

Slot6 PCIE x8/x16

SWITCH

Slot4

IDE (ATA/133)

TA x6

SA

SPI Flash

Slot5 x8

Clock Gen

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)

[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

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's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)

[email protected] (Technical Support)

[email protected] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.

Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County

Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 1012G-MTF
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 1012G-MTF 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 SuperServer 1012G-MTF 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 SuperServer 1012G­MTF. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid
areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated. You
will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and Server
Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the SuperServer 1012G-MTF was shipped in should include two sets of
rail assemblies, six rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need
to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete
the installation process in a 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) and 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).

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

Warnings and Precautions!

Rack Precautions

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

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

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rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

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

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rack.

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

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multaneously 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

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work up.

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

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

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Allow the hot plug SAS/SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before •
touching them.

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

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closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature
of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment
in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (Tmra).

Reduced Airfl ow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required
for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack
itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply
connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of
power strips, etc.).

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 1012G-MTF into a
rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the server has already been mounted into
a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6.

There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly
procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that
came with the rack unit you are using.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

You may have received rack rail hardware with the SuperServer 1012G-MTF. (Two
front inner rails should already be attached to the chassis.) This hardware consists
of two rear inner rails that secure to the chassis, one on each side just behind the
preinstalled front inner rails. Note that these two rails are left/right specifi c.

Installing the Rear Inner Rails

First, locate the right rear inner rail (the rail that will be used on the right side of
the chassis when you face the front of the chassis). Align the two square holes on
the rail against the hooks on the right side of the chassis. Securely attach the rail
to the chassis with M4 fl at head screws. Repeat these steps to install the left rear
inner rail to the left side of the chassis (see Figure 2-1). 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.

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Figure 2-1. Installing Rear Inner Chassis Rails

Installing the Rack Rails

Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 1012G-MTF in the rack (see
Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3). Position the chassis rail guides 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.

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Installing the Server into the Rack

You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next
step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis
rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping
the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when
inserting). See Figure 2-2.

When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the
locking tabs "click".

Figure 2-2. Installing the Server into a Rack

(with optional front bezel shown)

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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

To install the SuperServer 1012G-MTF into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped
brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far the server
will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance
the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on your server, remove
it. Then attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis, then the two rear
brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate the width of the rack.
Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the brackets to the rack.

Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

(with optional front bezel shown)

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2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup

After you install the 1012G-MTF 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.

Accessing the Inside of the System

Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it 1.
locks (you will hear a "click").

Depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover. 2.
There is a large rectangular recess in the middle front of the top cover to help
you push the cover away from you until it stops.

Lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the 3.
server. See Figure 2-4 for a view.

Figure 2-4. Typical Server with Top Cover Open

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Checking the Components

You may have the processor already installed into the system board. 1.
The processor should have its own heatsink attached. See Chapter 5 for
instructions on processor installation.

Your 1012G-MTF server system may have come with system memory already 2.
installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on
adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system. See Chapter 5 for 3.
details on installing a PCI add-on card.

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking 4.
the airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS/SA TA drives
and their backplane have been properly installed and all essential connections
have been made.

Airfl ow is provided by four high-performance 4-cm input fans. The system 1.
component layout was carefully designed to promote suffi cient airfl ow through
the small 1U rackmount space.

Checking the Drives

Check the SAS/SATA disk drives. These drives can be installed and removed 1.
from the front of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover

Follow the steps for "Accessing the Inside of the System" in Section 2-5 to 2.
remove the top chassis cover.

Check the CD-ROM drive. Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-3.
ROM drive to the system.

Note: Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one
or more drives already installed. If you need to install drives, please refer to the
appropriate section in Chapter 6.

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Checking the Airfl ow

Follow the steps for "Accessing the Inside of the System" in Section 2-5 to 1.
remove the top chassis cover.

Check that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that 2.
they do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans.

Providing Power

Plug the power cord from the power supply unit into a high-quality power 1.
strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is
recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

Depress the power button on the front of the chassis to power up the system. 2.

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SAS/SATA
drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as
well as the activity and health of specifi c components. There are also two buttons
on the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply. This chapter
explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may
need to take.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button and
a power on/off button.

Reset

The reset button reboots the system.

Power

This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system
power. T urning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps
standby power supplied to the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC813MTS-350C 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 Fail

When this LED fl ashes, it indicates a fan failure. When on continuously it indicates
an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airfl ow in
the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of
the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should
also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that
the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain fl ashing
or on as long as the indicated condition exists.

2

NIC2

Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing.

1

NIC1

Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing.

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HDD

Channel activity for all HDDs. This light indicates SAS/SATA drive activity on the
1012G-MTF when fl ashing.

Power

Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED
should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

Each drive carrier has two LEDs for its SATA drives.

Green:

• When illum inated, the green LED on the drive c arrier in dicates drive

activ ity. A connecti on to the backp lane enables t his LED to blink on an d off
when that particular drive is being accessed.

Red:

• The red LED to indicate a drive failure. If one of the drives fails, you should

be notifi ed by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for
instructions on replacing failed drives.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

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Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm
and the SuperServer 1012G-MTF from damage:

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

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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.

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Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in-•
stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules
and fl oppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should fi rst power down the
operating system fi rst and then unplug the power cords. The unit has more than
one power supply cord. Disconnect two power supply cords before servicing to
avoid electrical shock.

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

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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

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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

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

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The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be •
plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases, make sure •
that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth (ground).

Serverboard Battery: • CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard
battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure
4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.

DVD-ROM Laser:

• CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a

DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous
radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon­ventional way.

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

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ture Coeffi cient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service
technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one
replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.

4-2 General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

Keep the area around the 1012G-MTF clean and free of clutter.

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The 1012G-MTF weighs approximately 38 lbs (~17.3 kg) when fully loaded. •
When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their
feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift
with your legs.

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

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moved away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be
stepped on.

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

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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

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conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact
with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.

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

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it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections
have been made.

4-3 ESD Precautions

Chapter 4: System Safety

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.

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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

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bag.

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

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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,

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memory modules or contacts.

When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

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Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not •
in use.

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For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent •
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.

4-4 Operating Precautions

Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1012G­MTF is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system
can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery

LITHIUM BATTERY

BATTERY HOLDER

Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any
way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the envi­ronment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfi ll.
Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste
management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

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Chapter 5

Advanced Motherboard Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install the H8SGL-F motherboard into the
chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All jumpers
and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included
for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have
fi nished working with the motherboard to better cool and protect the system.

5-1 Handling the Motherboard

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 (see previous chapter). To prevent the motherboard from bending, keep
one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following
measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from electric static
discharge.

Precautions

Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent Electrostatic 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,

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memory modules or gold contacts.

When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

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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

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

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Unpacking

The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static
discharge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static
protected.

5-2 Motherboard Installation

This section explains the fi rst step of physically mounting the H8SGL-F into the
SC813MTQ-350 chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate
the most common problems encountered in such an installation. To remove the
motherboard, follow the procedure in reverse order.

Installing to the Chassis

Access the inside of the system (see procedure in Chapter 6).1.

Make sure that the I/O ports on the motherboard align properly with their 2.
respective holes in the I/O shield at the back of the chassis.

Carefully mount the motherboard to the motherboard tray by aligning the 3.
board holes with the raised metal standoffs that are visible in the chassis. You
may need to add an extra standoff for the hole near the Fan 3 header.

Insert screws into all the mounting holes on your motherboard that line up 4.
with the standoffs and tighten until snug (if you screw them in too tight, you
might strip the threads).

Finish by replacing the top cover of the chassis.5.

Note: Metal screws provide an electrical contact to the serverboard ground to
provide a continuous ground for the system.

Warning: To avoid damaging the serverboard and its components, do not apply any
force greater than 8 lbs. per square inch when installing a screw into a mounting
hole.

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5-3 Connecting Cables

Now that the motherboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the
board. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel
and the power cables.

Connecting Data Cables

The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully
routed to prevent them from blocking the fl ow of cooling air that moves through
the system from front to back. If you need to disconnect any of these cables, you
should take care to keep them routed as they were originally after reconnecting
them (make sure the red wires connect to the pin 1 locations). The following data
cables (with their locations noted) should be connected. (See the layout on page
5-9 for connector locations.)

Control Panel cable (JF1)

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COM Port cable (COM2)•

Front USB port cable (USB2/3)•

Important! Make sure the the cables do not come into contact with the fans.

Connecting Power Cables

The H8SGL-F has a 24-pin primary power supply connector (JPW1) for connection
to the ATX power supply. In addition, an 8-pin processor power connector (JPW2)
must also be connected to your power supply. See Section 5-9 for power connector
pin defi nitions.

Connecting the Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1
for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators.

All JF1 wires have been bundled into a single ribbon cable to simplify this
connection. Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the board. The
other end connects to the Control Panel PCB board, located just behind the system
status LEDs on the chassis. See Chapter 5 for details and pin descriptions.

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Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins

16 15

Power LED

LED Anode

HDD LED
NIC1 LED
NIC2 LED

OH/Fan Fail LED

Power Fail LED

Ground
Ground

2 1

LED Anode
LED Anode
LED Anode
UID LED
LED Anode
Reset (Button)
Power (Button)

5-4 I/O Ports

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

Figure 5-2. I/O Ports

2

4

1

3 6 7 8

1. Keyboard 5. COM1

2. PS/2 Mouse 6. VGA Port

3. USB0/1 7. LAN1

4. IPMI LAN 8. LAN2

5

Rear I/O Ports

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5-5 Processor and Heatsink Installation

When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label
area of the fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive
surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system
from booting up.

Notes:

Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re-

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moving or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the
processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.

If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certifi ed multi-

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directional heatsink only.

Make sure to install the serverboard into the chassis before you install the CPU

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heatsinks.

When receiving a serverboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that

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the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent;
otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.

Refer to the Sup ermi cro web s ite for upd ates on CPU su ppor t.

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Installing the Processors

Begin by removing the cover plate that 1.
protects the CPU. Lift the lever on the
CPU socket until it points straight up.

With the lever raised, lift open the silver 2.
CPU retention plate.

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Use your thumb and your index fi nger 3.
to hold the CPU. Locate and align pin
1 of the CPU socket with pin 1 of the
CPU. Both are marked with a triangle.

Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the 4.
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.

With the CPU inserted into the socket, 5.
inspect the four corners of the CPU to
make sure that it is properly installed
and fl ush with the socket. Then, gently
lower the silver CPU retention plate into
place.

Triangle

Carefully press the CPU socket lever 6.
down until it locks into its retention
tab. For a dual-CPU system, repeat
these steps to install another CPU into
the CPU#2 socket (and into CPU#2,
#3 and #4 sockets for a quad-CPU
confi guration).

Note: in single and dual-CPU confi gurations, memory must be installed in the DIMM
slots associated with the installed CPU(s). Memory is limited to a maximum of 32
GB for a single CPU and 64 GB for dual CPU confi gurations.

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Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink

Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the 1.
required amount has already been applied.

Place the heatsink directly on top of the CPU so that the heat sink screws are 2.
aligned with the mounting holes on the back plate.

Make sure the screwdriver torgue setting is no more than 5.0 Kgf-cm (4.3 lbf-3.
in) and keep the heat sink direction vertical.

Tighten each screw a few turns at a time while alternating between the two 4.
until fully tightened.

Figure 5-3. SNK-0042P Heatsink

No. 1 Screw

No. 2 Screw

Removing the Heatsink

Warni ng: We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink. How­ever, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions
below to pr event damage t o the CPU o r other c ompon ents.

Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard a few turns at a time, 1.
alternating between the two until the screws can be removed.

Gently2. wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive
force when wriggling the heatsink!)

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

Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink, removing the used thermal 4.
grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before
re-installing the CPU and the heatsink.

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5-6 Installing Memory

CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM
modules to prevent any possible damage.

Memory Support

The H8SGL-F supports up to 128 GB of registered ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800
MHz SDRAM or 32 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800 MHz
SDRAM in 8 DIMM slots. See the following table for memory installation. This
serverboard works with LV (Low Voltage) DDR3 DIMM modules, please see the
tested memory list for the H8SGL-F serverboard on the Supermicro motherboard
website for reference.

Memory speed support is dependent on the type of CPU used on the board.

Installing Memory Modules

Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with 1.
DIMM 1A. For best memory performance, please install memory modules
of the same type and same speed on the memory slots as indicated on the
tables below.

Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch 2.
along the bottom of the module to avoid installing incorrectly (see Figure 5-5).

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

To Install: Insert
module vertically and
press down until it
snaps into place. Pay
attention to the align­ment notch at the
bottom.

To Remove: Use
your thumbs to gen­tly push the release
tabs near both ends
of the module. This
should release it from
the slot.

Figure 5-5. DIMM Installation

Notch

Front View

Note: Notch should align with

the receptive key point on
the slot.

Release Tab Release Tab

Top View of DDR3 Slot

Notch

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Memory Population for Optimal Performance

-For a Motherboard with One CPU (CPU1) Installed

# DIMMS CPU Branch 0 Branch 1 Branch 2 Branch 3

2 DIMMs CPU1 P1-1A P1-2A
4 DIMMs CPU1 P1-1A P1-2A P1-3A P1-4A
8 DIMMs CPU1 P1-1A P1-1B P1-2A P1-2B P1-3A P1-3B P1-4A P1-4B

Note: Memory speed support is dependent on the type of CPU used on the
board.

DIMM Module Population Confi guration

For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation:

DIMM Population Table

DIMM

Slots per

Channel

2 1 Reg. DDR3 ECC 1066,1333 SR or DR
2 1 Reg. DDR3 ECC 1066,1333 QR
2 2 Reg. DDR3 ECC 1066 Mixing SR, DR, QR
2 1 Unb. DDR3 ECC 1066,1333 SR or DR
2 2 Unb. DDR3 ECC 1066,1333 Mixing SR, DR

DIMMs

Populated

per

Channel

DIMM Type (Reg.=

Registered)

Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per

DIMM (any

combination;

SR=Single Rank,

DR=Dual Rank,

QR=Quad Rank)

Note 1: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than

4 GB of memory.
Note 2: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that

remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used.
The reduction in memory availability is disproportional.

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System Device Size Physical Memory Available

(4 GB Total System
Memory)

Firmware Hub fl ash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99 GB
Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 GB
Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 GB
I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99 GB
PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76 GB
PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51 GB
PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-M

boundary­VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85 GB
TSEG 1 MB 2.84 GB
Memory available for the OS & other applications 2.84 GB

512 MB 3.01 GB

5-7 Adding PCI Expansion Cards

The SC813MTS-350C chassis can accommodate one full-size PCI-Express or PCI
expansion card with the use of a PCI riser card.

Installing an Add-on Card

After powering down the system, remove the PCI slot shield.1.

Confi rm that you have the correct riser card for your chassis model and the 2.
add-on card includes a standard bracket.

Remove the chassis cover.3.

Install the riser card by sliding card into the appropriate riser card in the 4.
serverboard.

Choose the PCI slot shield in which to place the add-on card. 5.

In that slot, open the PCI slot shield lever and slide the shield sideways. 6.

From inside the chassis, remove the PCI slot shield.7.

Slide the add-on card into the riser card and attach the add-on card bracket 8.
in place of the PCI slot shield.

Secure the add-on card by closing the PCI slot shield lever.9.

Connect cables to the add-on card as necessary.10.

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Figure 5-6. H8SGL-F Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)

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JPB

COM2

JWOL

USB6/7USB4/5

JCF1

SATA5SATA4SATA3SATA2SATA1SATA0

SLOT1 PCI 33MHz

JOH1

JWF1

AMD

SR5100

CMOS CLEAR
JBT1

USB3

IPMB

USB2

SLOT2 PCI 33MHz

BATTERY

JL1

IDE#1

Winbond

WPCCM450

BMC

SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x8)

SLOT3 PCI 33MHz

JPG1

JI2C1

JI2C2

AMD

SR5650

DP3

JD1

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

JPL1

SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X8

JWD

JPL2

SLOT6 PCI-E 2.0 x8 (in x16)

FAN3FAN4

LAN2

CPU

LAN1

DIMM4A

DIMM3B

COM1

DIMM3A

DIMM2B

LAN IPMI/

USB0/1

DIMM2A

DIMM1B

Mouse

DIMM1A

KB/

FAN5

JPW1

JPI2C1

JF1

JPW2

FAN1

VGA

FAN6

JPUSB1

DIMM4B

FAN2

Notes:

Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.
Not all ports, jumpers or LED Indicators are available on all serverboards.

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H8SGL-F Quick Reference

Jumper Description Default Setting

JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 2-7)
JCF1 Compact Flash Master/Slave Closed (Master)

JD1 Power LED

2

JI

C1/JI2C2 I2C to PCI-E Slot Enable/Disable Both Closed (Enabled)
JPB BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1 LAN 1 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL2 LAN 2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPUSB1 USB Power

JWD Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset)

Pins 1-3: Power LED
Pins 4-7: Speaker

Pins 1-2: Dual Power
Pins 2-3: Standalone Power

LED Description

LAN Ports LEDs for the LAN Ethernet ports
Dedicated IPMI LAN LEDs for the dedicated IPMI LAN Ethernet port
DP3 LED for Serverboard Power-On

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Connector Description

COM1/COM2 COM1 Serial Port/Header
FAN 1-6 Chassis/CPU Fan Headers
IDE#1 IDE Disk Drive Connector
IPMB System Management Bus Header for the IPMI Slot
IPMI LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN Port
JD1 Speaker Header
JF1 Front Panel Connector
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header
JOH1 Overheat Warning Header

2

JPI2C1 Power I
JPW1 24-pin Main ATX Power Connector
JPW2 +12V 8-pin CPU Power Connectors
JWF1 Compact Flash Card Power Connector

C Header

JWOL Wake-On-LAN Header
LAN1/2 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) Ports
PS2 Mouse/Keyboard PS2 Mouse/Keyboard connectors
SATA0 ~ SATA5 SATA Ports
T-SGPIO-1/TSGPIO-2 Serial General Purpose Input/Output Header for SATA
USB0/1, USB4/5, USB2/3, USB6/7 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports, Type-A Ports and Headers
VGA VGA Connector

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5-9 Connector Defi nitions

Power Connectors

A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1)
and three 8-pin CPU PWR connector (JPW2)
on the motherboard. These power connectors
meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. In
addition to the 24-pin ATX power connector,
the 12V 8-pin CPU PWR connector at JPW2
must also be connected to your power
supply. See the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.

Warning: To prevent damage to the power
supply or motherboard, please use a power
supply that contains both a 24-pin and 8-pin
power connectors. Be sure to connect these
connectors to the 24-pin (JPW1) and the
three 8-pin (JPW2) power connectors on the
motherboard. Failure in doing so will void the
manufacturer warranty on your power supply
and motherboard.

ATX Power 24-pin Connector

Pin Defi nitions

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

12V 8-pin PWR Connector

Pin Defi nitions

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

Required Connection

PW_ON Connector

The PW_ON connector is on pins 1 and 2 of
JF1. This header should be connected to the
chassis power button. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.

Reset Connector

The reset connector is located on pins 3 and
4 of JF1 and attaches to the reset switch on
the computer chassis. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.

Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)

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

Power Button

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition
1 PW_ON
2 Ground

Reset Button

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition
3 Reset
4 Ground

OH/Fan Fail LED

Pin Defi nitions

(JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
7 Vcc
8 Control

(JF1)

(JF1)

OH/Fan Fail

LED Status

State Indication
Solid Overheat
Blinking Fan fail

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NIC2 (LAN2) LED

The LED connections for LAN2 are on pins
9 and 10 of JF1. Attach LAN LED cables to
display network activity. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.

NIC1 (LAN1) LED

The LED connections for LAN1 are on pins
11 and 12 of JF1. Attach LAN LED cables to
display network activity. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.

HDD LED

The HDD LED connection is located on pins
13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the hard drive LED
cable here to display disk activity (for any
hard drives on the system, including SAS,
Serial ATA and IDE). See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions

NIC2 LED

Pin Defi nitions

(JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
9 Vcc
10 Ground

NIC1 LED

Pin Defi nitions

(JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
11 Vcc
12 Ground

HDD LED

Pin Defi nitions

(JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
13 Vcc
14 HD Active

Power On LED

The Power On LED connector is located
on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. This connection
is used to provide LED indication of power
being supplied to the system. See the table
on the right for pin defi nitions.

NMI Button

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

LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports)

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (designated
LAN1 and LAN2) are located beside the
VGA port. Additionally, there is a dedicated
LAN poor for IPMI beside the two rear USB
ports. These Ethernet ports accept RJ45
type cables.

Power LED

Pin Defi nitions

(JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
15 5V Stby
16 Control

NMI Button

Pin Defi nitions

(JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
19 Control
20 Ground

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Universal Serial Bus Ports

Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 2.0) are
located beside the Keyboard and Mouse PS2
ports. Two additional Type A ports (USB2/3)
are included on the motherboard. See the
table on the right for pin defi nitions.

USB Headers

Four USB 2.0 headers (USB4/5 and USB6/7
) are also included on the motherboard.
These may be connected to provide front
side access. A USB cable (not included) is
needed for the connection. See the table on
the right for pin defi nitions.

Universal Serial Bus Ports

Pin Defi nitions (USB 0/1,

USB2/3)

USB0
Pin # Defi nition

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

USB1
Pin # Defi nition

Universal Serial Bus Headers

Pin Defi nitions (USB4/5,

USB6/7)

USB2
Pin # Defi nition

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

USB3
Pin # Defi nition

Fan Headers

This motherboard has six fan headers
(Fan1 to Fan6). These 4-pin fans headers
are backward compatible with 3-pin fans.
However, fan speed control is available
for 4-pin fans only. The fan speeds are
controlled by the BIOS. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions

Serial Ports

The COM1 serial port is located beside the
VGA port. Refer to the motherboard layout
for the location of the COM2 header. See the
table on the right for pin defi nitions.

Note: NC indicates no connection.

Fan Header

Pin Defi nitions

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

Serial Port Pin Defi nitions

(COM1/COM2)

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

Note: NC indicates no connection.

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SGPIO

The T-SGPIO1/ T-SGPIO2 (Serial General
Purpose Input/Output) headers provide a bus
between the SAT A controller and the backpane
to provide SATA enclosure management
functions. Connect the appropriate cable
from the backplane to the T-SGPIO1 header
to utilize SATA management functions on
your system.

Chassis Intrusion

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

Overheat LED

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

SGPIO Header Pin Defi nitions

(T-SGPIO1/TSGPIO2)

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

Note: NC indicates no connection.

Chassis Intrusion

Pin Defi nitions

(JL1)

Pin# Defi nition
1 Battery voltage
2 Intrusion signal

Overheat LED

Pin Defi nitions

(JOH1)

Pin# Defi nition
1 3.3V
2 OH Active

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 Wake-On-LAN feature.

Power I2C

The JPI2C1 header is for power I

2

C, which
may be used to monitor the status of the power
supply , fan and system temperature. See the
table on the right for pin defi nitions.

Wake-On-LAN

Pin Defi nitions

(JWOL)

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

Power I2C

Pin Defi nitions

(JPI2C)

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

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Power LED/Speaker

On the JD1 header, pins 1~3 are used for
power LED indication, and pins 4-7 are for
the speaker. See the tables on the right for
pin defi nitions. If you wish to use the onboard
speaker, you should close pins 6~7 with a
jumper. Connect a cable to pins 4~7 of JD1
to use an external speaker.

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse
Ports

The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are
located next to the Back Panel USB Ports
0~3 on the motherboard. See the table at
right for pin defi nitions.

PWR LED Connector

Pin Defi nitions

Pin Setting Defi nition
Pin 1 Anode (+)
Pin2 Cathode (-)
Pin3 NA

Speaker Connector

Pin Defi nitions

Pin Setting Defi nition
Pins 4~7 External Speaker
Pins 6~7 Internal Speaker

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin

Defi nitions

PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse
Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition
1 KB Data 1 Mouse Data
2 No

Connection

3 Ground 3 Ground

2 No

Connection

IPMB

A System Management Bus header for the
IPMI slot is located at IPMB. Connect the
appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I2C
connection on your system.

Video Connector

A Video (VGA) connector is located below
the COM Port on the IO backplane. This
connector is used to provide video and CRT
display.

4 Mouse/KB

VCC (+5V)
5 KB Clock 5 Mouse Clock
6 No

Connection
VCC: with 1.5A PTC (current limit)

4 Mouse/KB

VCC (+5V)

6 No

Connection

IPMB

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition
1 Data
2 Ground
3 Clock
4 No Connection

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Compact Flash Card PWR Connector

A Compact Flash Card Power Connector
is located at JWF1. For the Compact Flash
Card to work properly , you will need to enable
with JCF1 and connect a Compact Flash
Card power cable to JWF1 fi rst.

5-10 Jumper Settings

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the motherboard,
jumpers can be used to choose between
optional settings. Jumpers create shorts
between two pins to change the function
of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with
a square solder pad on the printed circuit
board. See the diagram at right for an
example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer
to the motherboard layout page for jumper
locations.

Note: On two-pin jumpers, "Closed" means
the jumper is on and "Open" means the
jumper is off the pins.

Connector

3 2 1

Pins

Jumper

3 2 1

Setting

JBT1 contact pads

CMOS Clear

JBT1 is used to clear CMOS, which 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

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

With the power disconnected, short the CMOS pads with a metal object such 2.
as a small screwdriver.

Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device).3.

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

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

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I2C to PCI-Express Slot

2

JI

C1/JI2C2 allows you to enable the I2C bus
to communicate with the PCI-Express slot.
For the jumpers to work properly, please set
both jumpers to the same setting. If enabled,
both jumpers must be enabled. If disabled,
both jumpers must be disabled. 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.

LAN1/2 Enable/Disable

Change the setting of jumper JPL1 or JPL2
to enable or disable the LAN1 or LAN2
Ethernets port. See the table on the right
for jumper settings. The default setting is
enabled.

I2C to PCI-Express Slot

Jumper Settings

2

(JI

C1/JI2C2)

Jumper Setting Defi nition
Closed Enabled
Open Disabled

VGA Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings (JPG1)

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

LAN1/2 En/Disable Jumper

Settings (JPL1/JPL2)

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

Onboard Speaker Enable/Disable

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

Onboard Speaker Enable/Disable

Pin Defi nitions (JD1)

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

Note: Pins 4-7 are used only for
the onboard speaker.

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Compact Flash Master/Slave Select

A Compact Flash Master (Primary)/Slave
(Secondary) Select Jumper is located at
JCF1. Close this jumper to enable Compact
Flash Card. For the Compact Flash Card
or the Compact Flash Jumper (JCF1) to
work properly, you will need to connect the
Compact Flash Card power cable to JWF1
fi rst. Refer to the board layout below for the
location.

Watch Dog Enable/Disable

JWD enables the Watch Dog function, a
system monitor that takes action when a
software application freezes the system.
Jumping pins 1-2 will have WD reboot the
system if a program freezes. Jumping pins
2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt for
the program that has frozen. See the table
on the right for jumper settings. Watch Dog
must also be enabled in BIOS.

Compact Flash Card Master/

Slave Select (JCF1)

Jumper Setting Defi nition
Open Slave (Secondary)
Closed Master (Primary)

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings (JWD)

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

Note: when Watch Dog is enabled,
the user must write their own
application software to disable the
Watch Dog Timer.

USB Wake-Up

JPUSB1 jumper allows you to "wake up"
the system by pressing a key on the USB
keyboard or by clicking the USB mouse of
your system. These jumpers are used in
conjunction with the USB Wake-Up function
in the BIOS. See the table on the right for
jumper settings and jumper connections. (the
default is Enabled)

BMC Jumper

JPB is used to enable or disable theBMC
(Baseboard Management Control) Chip and
the onboard IPMI connection.This jumper is
used together with the IPMI settings in the
BIOS. The default position is on pins 1 and
2 to Enable BMC. See the table on the right
for jumper settings.

Backpanel USB

Wake-Up Enable (JPUSB1)

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Defi nition
Pins 1-2 Enabled (default)
Pins 2-3 Disabled

BMC Jumper Enable (JPB)

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Defi nition
Pins 1-2 Enabled (default)
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 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.

Dedicated IPMI LAN LEDs

A dedicated IPMI LAN is also included on the
H8SGL-F serverboard. The amber LED on
the ri ght indicates ac tivity, while the gr een
LED on the l eft indicate s the speed of the
conne ction. S ee the tabl e at right for m ore
information.

LAN LED

(Connection Speed

Indicator)

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

IPMI LAN Link LED

(Left) & Activity LED (Right)

Color Status Defi nition
Link

(Left)
Activity

(Right)

Green:
Solid

Amber:
Blinking

100 Mb/s

Active

Power LED

DP3 is an Onboard Power LED. When
this LED is lit, it means power is present
on the serverboard. Be sure to turn off the
system and unplug the power cord(s) before
removing or installing components.

Power LED

(DP3)

State System Status
On Standby power present

on motherboard

Off No power connected

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5-12 IDE and SATA Drive Connections

When connecting IDE cables, a red mark on a wire typically designates the location
of pin 1.

IDE Connector

There is one IDE connector on the serverboard
for connecting to an IDE device (such as a
Compact Flash Card). 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 SATA0 through
SATA5. See the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.

SATA Ports Pin Defi nitions

(SATA0-SATA3)

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

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5-13 Enabling SATA RAID

Now that the hardware is set up, you must 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 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 hard drive. If on a separate drive, you may
install the driver either during or after the OS installation. If you wish to have the
OS on a SATA RAID array, you must follow the procedure below and install the
driver during the OS installation.

Building a Driver Diskette

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.)

Building a Driver Diskette

Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and start the system. A display as 1.
shown in Figure 2-6 will appear.

Click on the icon labeled "Build Driver Diskettes and Manuals" and follow the 2.
instructions to create a fl oppy disk with the driver on it.

Once it's been created, remove the fl oppy and insert the installation CD for 3.
the Windows Operating System you wish to install into the CD-ROM drive of
the new system you are about to confi gure.

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Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS

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

Use the arrow keys to move to the Exit menu. Scroll down with the arrow 4.
keys to the "Load Optimal Defaults setting and press <Enter>. Select "OK" to
confi rm, then <Enter> to load the default settings.

Use the arrow keys to move to the "Advanced" menu, then scroll down to 5.
"Chipset Confi guration". Next enter "SourthBridge Confi guration" and press
the <Enter> key. Once in this submenu, scroll down to "OnChip SATA Type"
and choose the "RAID" option (see Figure 5-7).

Figure 5-7. BIOS Setup Screen

Hit the <Esc> key twice and scroll to the Exit menu. Select "Save Changes 6.
and Exit" and hit <enter>, then hit <Enter> again to verify.

After exiting the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will reboot. When prompted 7.
during the startup, press the <CTRL+A> key when prompted to run the Dot­Hill RAID Utility program (see Figure 5-8).

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Using the Adaptec RAID Utility

The Adaptec® 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.

Figure 5-8.Adaptec RAID Utility Program Screen

Installing the RAID Driver During OS Installation

Y ou may also use the procedure below to install the RAID driver during the Window's
OS installation:

With the Windows OS installation CD in the CD-ROM drive, restart the 1.
system.

When you see the prompt, hit the <F6> key to enter Windows setup.2.

Eventually a blue screen will appear with a message that begins "Windows 3.
could not determine the type of one or more storage devices . . ." When you
see the screen, hit the <S> key to "Specify Additional Device", then insert the
driver diskette you just created into the fl oppy drive.

Highlight "Manufuacturer Supplied Hardware Support Disk" and hit the 4.
<Enter> key.

Highlight the fi rst "Adaptec RAID" driver shown and press the <Enter> key to 5.
install it.

Press <Enter> again to continue with the Windows setup.6.

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5-14 Installing Drivers

The CD that came bundled with the system contains drivers, some of which must
be installed, such as the chipset driver. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM
drive, the display shown in Figure 5-9 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 computer icons to the right of these items to install each item (from
top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you should reboot the
system before moving on to the next item on the list. The bottom icon with a CD
on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.

Figure 5-9. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

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Supero Doctor III

The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote
management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local
management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the
CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment
and operations of your system. Supero Doctor III displays crucial system information
such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status. See the Figure below
for a display of the Supero Doctor III interface.

Note: The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor III is ADMIN /
ADMIN.

Note: When SuperDoctor III is fi rst installed, it adopts the temperature threshold
settings that have been set in BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds
must be made within Super Doctor, as the Super Doctor settings override the BIOS
settings. To set the BIOS temperature threshold settings again, you would fi rst need
to uninstall SuperDoctor III.

Figure 5-10. Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Health Information)

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Figure 5-11. Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control)

Note: Super Doctor III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our

Web Site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also
download the Super Doctor III User's Guide at: <http://www.supermicro.com/
PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf>. For Linux, we recommend that you use
the Supero Doctor II applictation instead.

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Chapter 6

Advanced Chassis Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform
maintenance on the SC813MTS-350C 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
maintainance 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.

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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.

Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View

Mouse Port

Keyboard Port

SAS/SATA Drives (4)

Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View

Dedicated IPMI Port

USB

Ports

COM2

Port

PCI Expansion Slot

Control

Panel

USB

Ports

COM1

Port

VGA

Port

Ethernet

Ports

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.

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.

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6-3 System Fans

Six 4-cm high-performance fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer 1012G­MTF. The chassis includes air seals under the fans and at the chassis cross section,
which separates the drive bay area from the motherboard area of the chassis to
promote better airfl ow. It is highly important that the air seal is properly installed
and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through
the chassis.

The 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.

System Fan Failure

If a fan fails, you will need to have it replaced with the same type. Contact your
vendor or Supermicro for information on replacement fans.

6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal

Removing the Front Bezel

If your system has a front bezel (optional) attached to the chassis, you must fi rst
remove it to gain access to the drive bays. To remove the bezel, fi rst unlock the
front of the chassis then press the release knob (see Figure 6-3). Carefully remove
the bezel with both hands. A fi lter located within the bezel can be removed for
replacement/cleaning. It is recommended that you keep a maintenance log of
fi lter cleaning/replacement, since its condition will affect the airfl ow throughout the
whole system.

Figure 6-3. Removing the Front Bezel

1. Unlock

2. Press release knob

3. Remove bezel assembly

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Accessing the Drive Bays

SATA Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the
inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SATA drives.
Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: The operating system you use must
have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability of the drives.

DVD-ROM Drive: For installing/removing a DVD-ROM drive, you will need to gain
access to the inside of the server by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed
to the "DVD-ROM Drive Installation" section in this chapter for instructions. Note
that only a "slim" DVD-ROM drive will fi t into the 1012G-MTF.

Use caution when working around the SATA backplane. Do not touch
the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon
cables touch the backplane. Also, regardless of how many drives
are installed, all four drive carriers must remain in the chassis to
maintain proper airfl ow.

SATA Drive Installation

Mounting a Drive in a Drive Carrier

The SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and
removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the
system. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must remain
in the chassis.

Install a new drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing 1.
down so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier.

Secure the drive to the carrier with six screws, as shown in Figure 6-4.2.

Figure 6-4. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier

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Installing/Removing SAS/SATA Drives

To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs.1.

Swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see 2.
Figure 6-5).

Note: There is no onboard RAID support for SAS/SATA drives.

SATA Backplane

The SATA drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus
termination. A RAID controller can be used with the backplane to provide data
security for the drives. The backplane is already preconfi gured, so there are no
jumpers or switches present on it.

Figure 6-5. Removing a Drive from the Server

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DVD-ROM Drive Installation

The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM
drive bay . The 1012G-MTF accomodates only slim DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting
brackets are needed to mount a slim DVD-ROM drive into the 1012G-MTF server.
You must power down the system before installing or removing a DVD-ROM
drive.

Removing the Chassis Cover

Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it 1.
locks (you will hear a "click").

Depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover 2.
and at the same time, push the cover away from you until it stops. You can
then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the
server.

Removing/Installing a Drive

With the chassis cover removed, unplug the power and data cables from the 1.
drive.

Locate the locking tab at the rear of the drive. It will be on the left side of the 2.
drive when viewed from the front of the chassis.

Pull the tab away from the drive and push the drive unit out the front of the 3.
chassis.

Add a new drive by following this procedure in reverse order. You may hear a 4.
faint *click* of the locking tab when the drive is fully inserted.

Remember to reconnect the data and power cables to the drive before 5.
replacing the chassis cover and restoring power to the system.

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6-5 Power Supply

The SuperServer 1012G-MTF has a single 350 watt power supply. This power
supply has the capability of operating at 100 - 240 input volts. Depress the main
power button on the front of the chassis 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
(see contact infomation in Chapter 1).

Replacing the Power Supply

To replace a power supply, you must fi rst remove the top chassis cover. Follow the
procedure on the previous page.

First unplug the power cord from the system.1.

To remove the failed power unit, remove the two screws on the back of the 2.
power supply, which secure it to the chassis. You can then lift the unit straight
out of the chassis.

Replace the failed unit with another unit of the same wattage. It is highly 3.
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 4.
two screws at the rear of the unit.

Before reconnecting the power cord, make sure the power switch on the 5.
power supply is in the off position. 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 6.
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 AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the H8SGL-F. The AMI
ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter
describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens.

Note: For instructions on BIOS recovery, please refer to the instruction
guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

Starting BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the <Delete> key while the
system is booting up.

Note: In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the AMI 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 setup
menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can
be confi gured. Grayed-out options cannot be confi gured. Options in blue can be
confi gured by the user. 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:
the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to
include, omit, or change any of these text messages.)

The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys".
Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility "hot keys" can be used at any time during the
setup navigation process. These keys include <F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>,
arrow keys, etc.

Note: Options printed in Bold are default settings.

How To Change the Confi guration Data

The confi guration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by
entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing
<Del> at the appropriate time during system boot.

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How to Start the Setup Utility

Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test.
As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of
the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup
screens. An AMI BIOS identifi cation string is displayed at the left bottom corner of
the screen, below the copyright message.

Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related
issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the
system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you
have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the
BIOS is updating. This is to avoid possible boot failure.

7-2 Main Menu

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

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

System Time/System Date

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

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7-3 Advanced Settings Menu

 Boot Feature

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 option sets the display mode for Option ROM. The options are Force BIOS
or Keep Current.

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Bootup Num Lock
This option selects the power-on state for the NUM lock to either On or Off.

PS/2 Mouse Support

Use this option to select support for the PS/2 mouse. Options are Disabled,
Enabled or Auto.

Wait for F1 if Error

This setting controls the system response when an error is detected during the
boot sequence. When enabled, BIOS will stop the boot sequence when an error
is detected, at which point you will need to press the F1 button to re-enter the
BIOS setup menu. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Hit 'DEL' Message Display

Use this option to Enable or Disable the "Press DEL to run setup" message in
POST.

Watch Dog Function

Allows system to restart when system is inactive more than 5-minutes. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.

Power Button Function

This sets the function of the power button when you turn off the system. Options
include 4-second Overide and Instant Off.

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Restore on AC Power Loss

This sets the action that occurs when an AC power loss occurs. Options include
Power Off, Power On and Last State.

Interrupt 19 Capture

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

EUP Support

This setting allows you to enable or disable supplied standby power in S5. Set to
Enabled to for EUP requirements and set to Disabled for wakening capability.

 Processor and Clock Options

CPU Confi guration

This displays static information on the Module Version, Physical Count and
Logical Count for the system's processor(s) and clock.

CPU Information

The information for the installed processor includes Revision, Cache L1/L2/L3,
Speed, NB CLK, Able to Change Frequency and uCode Patch Level.

GART Error Reporting

This option should remain disabled for normal operation. The driver developer
may enable this option for testing purposes. Options are Enabled or Disabled.

Microcode Update
This setting Enables or Disables microcode updating.

Secure Virtual Machine Mode
This setting is used to Enable or Disable SVM.

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

Power Cap
This option can decide the highest P-state in the OS. Options include P-state

0 through P-state 4.

ACPI SRAT Table
This option Enables or Disables the building of the ACPI SRAT Table.

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CPU Down Core

This option sets down core support for the CPU. Options include Disabled, 2
Cores through 10 Cores in even numbered increments.

C States Support

This option specifi es C States support. Options include Disabled, C2 and
C2&C3.

Clock Speed Spectrum
This option enables or disables spread spectrum modulation.

 Advanced Chipset Control

 NorthBridge Confi guration

 Memory Confi guration

Bank Interleaving

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

Node Interleaving

This option enables node memory interleaving. Options include Auto or

Disabled.

Channel Interleaving

This option enables channel memory interleaving. Options include Auto
or Disabled.

CS Sparing

This setting will reserve a spare memory rank in each node when enabled.
Options are Enabled and Disabled.

Bank Swizzle Mode
This setting Enables or Disables the bank swizzle mode.

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 ECC Confi guration

ECC Mode

This submenu affects the DRAM scrub rate based on its setting. Options
include Disabled, Basic, Good, Super, Max and User. Selecting User
activates the other options for user setting.

DRAM ECC Enable

This setting allows hardware to report and correct memory errors au­tomatically, maintaining system integrity. Options are Enabled or Dis­abled. This is option is only active if ECC Mode above is set to User.

 DRAM Timing Confi guration

DRAM Timing Confi g

This option allows you to set the DRAM timing confi guration for the system.
Options include Auto or Manual.

Memory Clock Speed

This option sets the memory clock speed. Options include 200 MHz,
266 MHz, 333 MHz, 400 MHz, 533 MHz, 667 MHz 800 MHz and 933
MHz.

Memory Timing Parameters
This selects the which node's timing parameters to display. Options are CPU

Node 0 or CPU Node 1.

IOMMU

This setting is used to enable or disable or set the GART size in systems without
AGP. Options include Enabled and Disabled.

OHCI/EHCI HC Device Functions

These settings allow you to either Enable or Disable functions for OHCI or EHCI
bus devices.

USB 2.0 Controller Mode

Use this setting to confi gure the USB 2.0 Controller in either Hi-Speed (480
Mps) or Full Speed (12 Mps) mode. Options include Enabled (Hi-Speed Mode)
or Disabled (Full Speed Mode).

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Legacy USB Support

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

 IDE Confi guration

Onboard PCI IDE Controller
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the PCI IDE controller.

On Chip SATA Channel
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the OnChip SATA channel.

On Chip SATA Type

Use this setting to set the On Chip SATA type. Options include
Native IDE, RAID, AHCI and Legacy IDE.

SATA IDE Combined Mode
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the SATA IDE combined mode.

PATA Channel Confi guration
This allows you to set PATA channel confi guration. Options include S ATA as

Primary or SATA as secondary.

 Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave

LBA/Large Mode

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

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data
transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block
mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt.

Select "Disabled" to allow the data to be transferred from and to the device
one sector at a time. Select "Auto" to allows the data transfer from and to the
device occur multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it. The options
are Auto and Disabled.

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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 BIOS to auto
detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be
determined. Select 0 to allow BIOS to use PIO mode 0, which has a data
transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow BIOS to use PIO mode 1, which
has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow BIOS to use PIO mode
2, which has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow BIOS to use
PIO mode 3, which has a data transfer rate of 11.1 MBs. Select 4 to allow
BIOS to use PIO mode 4, which has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. This
setting generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured after 1999.
For other disk drives, such as IDE CD-ROM drives, check the specifi cations
of the drive.

DMA Mode

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

S.M.A.R.T.

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

32-Bit Data Transfer

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

IDE Detect Timeout (Sec)

Use the +/- keys to adjust and select the time out for detecting ATA/ATAPI
devices. The default value is 35.

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 PCI/PnP Confi guration

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

Plug & Play O/S

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.

PCI IDE Busmaster

Use this setting to Enable or Disable BIOS enabled uses of PCI Busmastering
for reading or writing to IDE drives.

ROM Scan Ordering

This setting determines which kind of option ROM activates prior to another.
Options include Onboard First and Addon First.

PCI Slot 1/PCI Slot 2/PCI Slot 3
These settings Enable or Disable the specifi ed PCI slot in your system.

PCIE x4 Slot4/PCI x8 Slot 5/PCI x8/x16 Slot 6
These settings Enable or Disable the specifi ed PCIE slot in your system.

Onboard LAN Option ROM Select

This setting allows you to select the onboard LAN option ROM for iSCSI or

PXE.
Note: You must enable ONLY LAN1 when the iSCSI support option is

specifi ed.

Load Onboard LAN 1 Option ROM
This option allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN 1 option ROM.

Load Onboard LAN 2 Option ROM
This option allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN 2 option ROM.

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Primary Video Controller
This option specifi es the primary video controller for Onboard VGA or Other.

 SuperIO Device Confi guration

Serial 1 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. Options include Disabled,

3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3

Serial 2 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. Options include Disabled,

2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4 and 2F8/IRQ3.

Serial Port 2 Attribute

This option allows you to set COM2 as a normal serial port or as virtual COM
for SOL. Options are SOL or COM.

 Remote Access Confi guration

Remote Access

Use this option to Enable or Disable Remote Access in your system. If enabled,
the settings below will appear.

Serial Port Number

Use this setting to select the serial port for console redirection. Options include
COM1, COM2*. The displayed base address and IRQ for the serial port changes
to refl ect the selection you make.

Note: Make sure the selected port is enabled.

Serial Port Mode

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

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Flow Control

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

Redirection After BIOS POST

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

Terminal Type

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

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

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

Sredir Memory Display Delay

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

 Hardware Health Confi guration

CPU Overheat Alarm

This setting allows you to specify the type of alarm for CPU overheating. Options
include The Early Alarm and The Default Alarm.

Fan Speed Control

This feature allows the user to determine how the system will control the speed
of the onboard fans. The options are Full Speed/FS (Max Cooling), Performance/
PF (Better Cooling), Balanced/BL (Balance between performance and energy
saving), Energy Saving/ES (Lower Power and Noise).

Other items in the submenu are systems monitor displays for the following
information:

CPU Temperature, NB Temperature, Air Temperature, System Temperature,
Fan 1-6 Reading, CPU VCore, CPU Mem VTT, CPU Mem, 1.1V, 1.8V, 5V

+12V, -12V, 3.3 Vcc, 3.3 VSB, VBAT and HT Voltage.

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 ACPI Confi guration

PS2 KB/MS Wakeup

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable PS2 keyboard and mouse
wakeup.

ACPI Aware O/S

This setting Enables or Disables ACPI support for the system's operating system.
Options include Yes (enabled) or No (disabled).

ACPI APIC Support

Determines whether to include the ACPI APIC table pointer in the RSDT pointer
list. The available options are Enabled and Disabled.

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

ACPI Version Features

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

 IPMI Confi guration

This menu shows static information about the IPMI fi rmware revision and status of
the BMC, as well as options for IPMI confi guration.

 View BMC System Event Log

Pressing the Enter key will open the following settings. Use the "+" and "-" keys to
navigate through the system event log.

Clear BMC System Event Log

Selecting this and pressing the Enter key will clear the BMC system event log.

 Set LAN Confi guration

Use the "+" and "-" keys to choose the desired channel number. This displays
Channel Number and Channel Number Status information.

This menu contains options for inputing settings for the SET LAN Confi guration
Command. See IPMI 1.5 Specifi cation, table 11.1 for details. Use the "+" and
"-" keys to choose the desired channel number.

Note: Each question in this group may take a considerable amount of time.

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IP Address Source

Select the source of this machine's IP address. If Static is selected, you will
need to know and enter manually the IP address of this machine below. If
DHCP is selected, the BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Confi gu-
ration Protocol) server in the network it is attached to, and request the next
available IP address. The options are DHCP and Static.

The following items are assigned IP addresses automatically if DHCP is
selected under IP Address Source above:

IP Address

This submenu sets the IP address source as either Static or DHCP. Selecting
Static allows you to manually set the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway
Address.

In the fi eld provided here enter the IP address in the decimal form of xxx.xxx.
xxx.xxx with xxx having a value of less than 256 and in decimal form only The
IP address and current IP address in the BMC are shown.

Subnet Mask

In the fi eld provided here enter the Subnet address in the decimal form of
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx with xxx having a value of less than 256 and in decimal form
only. The current subnet address in the BMC is shown.

Gateway Address

In the fi eld provided here enter the Gateway address in the decimal form of
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx with xxx having a value of less than 256 and in decimal form
only. The current Gateway address in the BMC is shown.

MAC Address

In the fi eld provided here enter the MAC address in the hex form of xx.xx.
xx.xx.xx.xx with xx in hex form only. The current MAC address in the BMC
is shown.

BMC Watch Dog Timer Action

This setting is used to set the Watch Dog function, which allows the BMC to reset
or powerdown the system if the OS crashes or hangs. Options include Disabled,
Reset System, Power Down and Power Cycle.

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 Event Log Confi guration

View Event Log

Pressing the Enter key will open the event log. Use the "" and "" keys to
navigate through the system event log.

Mark All Events as Read

Selecting this and pressing the Enter key marks all events as read in the event
log.

Clear Event Log

Selecting this and pressing the Enter key clears the system event log.

SR56x0 (RD890S) PCIE Error Log

This setting allows you set an error log ofr PCIE errors. Options include Yes
or No.

7-3 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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7-4 Boot Menu

The Boot Menu is accessible only when the "Load Onboard LAN Option ROM"
setting (in the PCI/PnP Confi guration menu) is enabled.

 Boot Device Priority

This feature allows you to prioritize the boot sequence from the list of available
devices. A device that is in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding
type menu.

 Hard Disk Drives

This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from the list of available hard
disk drives. A device that is in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding
type menu.

 CD/DVD Drives

This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from the list of available CD/
DVD drives. A device that is in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding
type menu.

Retry Boot Devices

This option allows you to retry boot devices. Options include Enabled and
Disabled.

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7-5 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: POST Error Beep Codes

Appendix A

POST 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.

A-1 AMIBIOS Error Beep Codes

Beep Code Error Message Description

1 beep Refresh Circuits have been reset (Ready to power up)
5 short, 1 long Memory error No memory detected in system
1 long, 8 short Video error Video adapter disabled or missing

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Appendix B: Installing Windows

Appendix B

Installing Windows

After all hardware components have been installed, you must fi rst confi gure RAID
Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To confi gure
RAID settings, please refer to RAID Confi guration User Guides posted on our web
site at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals.

Note: The following OS installation instructions are written for the Windows XP/2003
OS only. If you have the Windows 2008 or Windows Vista OS, please follow the
instructions displayed on your screen to install the OS.

B-1 Installing Windows to a RAID System

Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/Windows 2003 Setup CD in the CD-ROM drive 1.
and the system will start booting up from CD.

Press the <F6> key when the message "Press F6 if you need to install a third 2.
party SCSI or RAID driver" displays.

When the Windows XP/Windows 2003 Setup screen appears, press "S" to 3.
specify additional device(s).

Insert the driver diskette you created in Section 5-11, 4. Building a Driver
Diskette, into Drive A: and press the <Enter> key.

Highlight "Manufuacturer Supplied Hardware Support Disk" and hit the 5.
<Enter> key.

Highlight the fi rst "Adaptec RAID" driver shown and press the <Enter> key to 6.
install it. Soon a similar blue screen will appear again.

Again hit the <S> key, then highlight the second item, "nForce Storage 7.
Controller" and press the <Enter> key, then <Enter> again to continue with

the Windows setup.

Press the <Enter> key to continue the installation process. (If you need to 8.
specify any additional devices to be installed, do it at this time.) Once all
devices are specifi ed, press the <Enter> key to continue with the installation.

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From the Windows XP/Windows 2003 Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. 9.
The XP/2003 Setup will automatically load all device fi les and then, continue
the Windows XP/Windows 2003 installation.

After the Windows XP/Windows 2003 OS Installation has completed, the 10.
system will automatically reboot.

B-2 Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System

Insert Microsoft's Windows OS Setup CD in the CD-ROM drive and the 1.
system will start booting up from the CD.

Continue with the installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display.2.

From the Windows OS Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. The OS Setup 3.
will automatically load all device fi les and then continue with the Windows
installation.

After the installation has completed, the system will automatically reboot.4.

Insert the Supermicro Setup CD that came with your system into the CD-5.
ROM drive during system boot and the main screen will display.

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Appendix C: System Specifi cations

Appendix C

System Specifi cations

Processors

Single AMD Opteron 6100 series (Socket G34 type) processors

Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.

Chipset

AMD SR5650 chipset and one SP5100 Southbridge chipset

BIOS

16 Mb AMIBIOS® SPI Flash ROM

Memory Capacity

Eight Single/Dual/Tri/Quad channel DIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB of
DDR3-1333/1066/800 registered ECC SDRAM or 32 GB of DDR3-1333/1066/800
MHz unbuffered ECC/non-ECC SDRAM

Note: See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details.

SATA Controller

AMD on-chip controller for six-port 3 Gb/s Serial ATA, RAID 0, 1 and 10
supported

Drive Bays

Four drive bays to house standard SAS or SATA drives

Expansion Slots

Supports the use of one standard size PCI-Express add-on card with riser card
(included)

Serverboard

H8SGL-F (ATX form factor)
Dimensions: 12" x 8" (305 x 203 mm)

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Chassis

Model: SC813MTS-350C (1U Rackmount)
Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 19.85 in. (437 x 43 x 504 mm)

Note: please visit our web site for information on supported operating systems

Weight

Gross Weight: 38 lbs. (17.3 kg.)

System Cooling

Four (4) 4-cm high performance fans

System Input Requirements

AC Input Voltage: 100-240V AC auto-range
Rated Input Current: 4.2A (100V) to 1.8A (240V)
Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

Power Supply

Rated Output Power: 350W (Part# PWS-351-1H)
Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (15A), +5V (18A), +12V (29A), -12V (.5A), +5Vsb

(3A)

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 A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/­3-3, CISPR 22 Class A

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: CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 Compliant, UL or CSA Listed (USA and
Canada), CE Marking (Europe)

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

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Notes

The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems,
medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency
communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected
to result in signifi cant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro
disclaims any and all liability, and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra­hazardous applications, it does so entirely at its own risk. Furthermore, buyer agrees to fully
indemnify, defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims, demands,
actions, litigation, and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra-hazardous
use or sale.

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