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Version 1.1— December 2009

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Version Revision History

Ve rsi on 1 .1...................................................................................December 2009

• Modified Table 1-1, page 1-6, to change reliability to 16,800 hours, and

Table 1-2, page 1-6, to change vibration to 3G.

• Assorted minor edits and changes throughout the manual.

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Safety Instructions

To maximize user safety and ensure correct device operation, all instructions contained in this section should be read carefully.

Caution: It is important that the user observe all warnings and instructions that are on the device and contained in this manual.

• Take care that there are no cables, particularly mains cables, in areas where persons can trip over them.

• Do not use a mains connection in sockets shared by a number of other power consumers. Do not use an extension cable.

• Only use the mains cable supplied.

• The unit is completely disconnected from the power source only when the power cord is disconnected from the power source. Therefore the power cord and its connectors must always remain easily accessible.

• Do not set up the device in the proximity of heat sources or in a damp location. Make sure the device has adequate ventilation.

• All plugs on the connection cables must be screwed or locked to the chassis housing.

• The device is designed to be used in horizontal position only.

• Repairs may only be carried out by a person authorized by Themis Computer.

• If extensions are made to the device, the legal stipulations and the device specifications must be observed.

• The CoolShell CS-3U power cord(s) should be disconnected before removing or replacing any CoolShell CS-3U components (Blade or Module).

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1. Overview and Specifications ........................................................................................ 1-1

1.1 Overview—CoolShell CS-3U ................................................................................ 1-1

1.2 Storage Expansion Subsystem ............................................................................... 1-5

1.3 Specifications ......................................................................................................... 1-6

1.3.1 General ....................................................................................................... 1-6

1.3.2 Environmental ............................................................................................ 1-6

1.3.2.1 Shock .......................................................................................... 1-7

1.3.2.2 Electrostatic Discharge ............................................................... 1-7

1.3.2.3 Noise Level ................................................................................. 1-7

1.3.3 Regulatory Compliance ............................................................................. 1-7

1.3.4 RoHS Compliance ..................................................................................... 1-7

1.3.5 Hazardous Materials .................................................................................. 1-8

1.3.6 CPU Blade ................................................................................................. 1-8

1.3.7 I/O Blade ....................................................................................................1-9

1.4 Packaging and Shipping ....................................................................................... 1-10

2. Installation and Operation ........................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Installation Procedures ........................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.1 Subrack Installation ................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.2 CoolShell CS-3U Installation .................................................................... 2-3

2.1.3 Multiple Video Displays ............................................................................ 2-5

2.1.4 Audio Connection ...................................................................................... 2-6

2.2 Operation ............................................................................................................... 2-7

2.2.1 Operation with Factory-Installed Linux .................................................... 2-7

Appendix A. Connector Pinouts ...................................................................................... A-1

A.1 CPU Blade ............................................................................................................ A-1

A.1.1 Power & Reset Connector ......................................................................... A-1

A.1.2 PCI-Express Connector ............................................................................. A-2

A.1.3 Clock & I2C Bus Connector (Firewire 1394) ........................................... A-3

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A.1.4 Stereo Audio Connectors .......................................................................... A-4

A.2 I/O Blade ............................................................................................................... A-5

A.2.1 USB 2.0 Connectors ................................................................................. A-5

A.2.2 DVI Video Output Connector ................................................................... A-5

A.2.3 Stereo Goggle Connector .......................................................................... A-7

A.3 Media Module ....................................................................................................... A-8

A.3.1 Copper Gigabit Ethernet Ports .................................................................. A-8

A.3.2 Optical Gigabit Ethernet Ports .................................................................. A-9

A.3.3 USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................... A-10

A.4 Storage Expansion Subsystem ............................................................................ A-11

A.4.1 Power & Reset Connector ....................................................................... A-11

A.4.2 PCI-Express Connector ........................................................................... A-11

A.4.3 Clock & I2C Bus Connector (Firewire 1394) ......................................... A-11

Appendix B. BIOS Setup Utility ......................................................................................B-1

B.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................B-1

B.1.1 System BIOS ..............................................................................................B-1

B.1.2 How To Change the Configuration Data ...................................................B-2

B.1.3 Starting the Setup Utility ...........................................................................B-2

B.2 Running Setup ........................................................................................................B-2

B.3 Main BIOS Setup ...................................................................................................B-3

B.3.1 Main Setup Features ..................................................................................B-4

B.3.1.1 System Time ...............................................................................B-4

B.3.1.2 System Date ................................................................................B-4

B.3.1.3 BIOS Date ...................................................................................B-4

B.3.1.4 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................................B-4

B.3.1.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1

Master/Slave, SATA Port 2, and SATA Port 3 ..........................B-4

B.3.1.6 Parallel ATA ...............................................................................B-5

B.3.1.7 Serial ATA ..................................................................................B-5

B.3.1.8 Native Mode Operation ..............................................................B-5

B.3.1.9 SATA Controller Mode ..............................................................B-5

B.3.1.10 System Memory ..........................................................................B-6

B.3.1.11 Extended Memory .......................................................................B-6

B.4 Advanced Setup .....................................................................................................B-7

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B.4.1 Boot Features .............................................................................................B-7

B.4.1.1 Quick Boot Mode ........................................................................B-7

B.4.1.2 Quiet Boot Mode ........................................................................B-8

B.4.1.3 POST Errors ................................................................................B-8

B.4.1.4 ACPI Mode .................................................................................B-8

B.4.1.5 Power Button Behavior ...............................................................B-8

B.4.1.6 Resume On Modem Ring ...........................................................B-8

B.4.1.7 Power Loss Control ....................................................................B-8

B.4.1.8 Watch Dog ..................................................................................B-8

B.4.1.9 Summary Screen .........................................................................B-8

B.4.2 Memory Cache ...........................................................................................B-9

B.4.2.1 Cache System BIOS Area ...........................................................B-9

B.4.2.2 Cache Video BIOS Area .............................................................B-9

B.4.2.3 Cache Base 0-512K ....................................................................B-9

B.4.2.4 Cache Base 512K-640K ..............................................................B-9

B.4.2.5 Cache Extended Memory ..........................................................B-10

B.4.2.6 Discrete MTRR Allocation .......................................................B-10

B.4.3 PCI Configuration ....................................................................................B-10

B.4.3.1 Onboard GLAN1/Onboard GLAN2

(Gigabit-LAN) OPROM Configure ..........................................B-10

B.4.3.2 Onboard SCSI OPROM Configure ...........................................B-10

B.4.3.3 PCI Parity Error Forwarding .....................................................B-11

B.4.3.4 Reset Configuration Data ..........................................................B-11

B.4.3.5 Frequency for PCI-X #7, MASS

(Mass Data Storage)/ZCR (Zero Channel RAID) ....................B-11

B.4.3.6 Slot#6 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot E1 x8, Slot E2 x4 and Slot E3 x8 B-11

B.4.4 Advanced Chipset Control .......................................................................B-12

B.4.4.1 SERR Signal Condition ............................................................B-12

B.4.4.2 4GB PCI Hole Granularity .......................................................B-12

B.4.4.3 Memory Branch Mode ..............................................................B-12

B.4.4.4 Branch 0 Rank Interleaving & Sparing .....................................B-12

B.4.4.5 Branch 1 Rank Interleaving & Sparing .....................................B-12

B.4.4.6 Enhanced x8 Detection .............................................................B-13

B.4.4.7 Crystal Beach Features .............................................................B-13

B.4.4.8 Route Port 80h Cycles ..............................................................B-13

B.4.4.9 Clock Spectrum Feature ............................................................B-13

B.4.4.10 Enabling Multi-Media Timer ....................................................B-13

B.4.4.11 USB Function ...........................................................................B-13

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B.4.4.12 Legacy USB Support ................................................................B-13

B.4.5 Advanced Processor Options ...................................................................B-14

B.4.5.1 CPU Speed ................................................................................B-14

B.4.5.2 Frequency Ratio (Only when supported by the CPU) ..............B-14

B.4.5.3 Hyperthreading (Only when supported by the CPU) ................B-14

B.4.5.4 Core-Multi-Processing (Only when supported by the CPU) ....B-14

B.4.5.5 Machine Checking (Only when supported by the CPU) ..........B-14

B.4.5.6 Thermal Management 2 (Only when supported by the CPU) ..B-14

B.4.5.7 C1 Enhanced Mode (Only when supported by the CPU) .........B-14

B.4.5.8 Execute Disable Bit (Only when supported by the CPU) .........B-15

B.4.5.9 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

B.4.5.10 Hardware Prefetch (Only when supported by the CPU) ...........B-15

B.4.5.11 PECI Absent Alarm (Only when supported by the CPU) ........B-15

B.4.5.12 Intel Virtualization Technology

B.4.5.13 Intel EIST Support (Only when supported by the CPU) ..........B-16

B.4.6 I/O Device Configuration ........................................................................B-16

B.4.6.1 KBC Clock Input ......................................................................B-16

B.4.6.2 Serial Port A ..............................................................................B-16

B.4.6.3 Base I/O Address ......................................................................B-16

B.4.6.4 Interrupt ....................................................................................B-16

B.4.6.5 Serial Port B ..............................................................................B-17

B.4.6.6 Mode .........................................................................................B-17

B.4.6.7 Base I/O Address ......................................................................B-17

B.4.6.8 Interrupt ....................................................................................B-17

B.4.6.9 Floppy Disk Controller .............................................................B-17

B.4.6.10 Base I/O Address ......................................................................B-17

(Only when supported by the CPU) ..........................................B-15

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B.4.7 DMI Event Logging .................................................................................B-17

B.4.7.1 Event Log Validity ....................................................................B-17

B.4.7.2 Event Log Capacity ..................................................................B-17

B.4.7.3 View DMI Event Log ...............................................................B-18

B.4.7.4 Event Logging ...........................................................................B-18

B.4.7.5 ECC Event Logging ..................................................................B-18

B.4.7.6 Mark DMI Events as Read ........................................................B-18

B.4.7.7 Clear All DMI Event Logs ........................................................B-18

B.4.8 Console Redirection .................................................................................B-18

B.4.8.1 COM Port Address ....................................................................B-18

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B.4.8.2 BAUD Rate ...............................................................................B-18

B.4.8.3 Console Type ............................................................................B-18

B.4.8.4 Flow Control .............................................................................B-19

B.4.8.5 Console Connection ..................................................................B-19

B.4.8.6 Continue CR after POST ..........................................................B-19

B.4.9 Hardware Monitor Logic [Alternative 1] .................................................B-19

B.4.9.1 CPU Temperature Threshold ....................................................B-19

B.4.9.2 Fan Speed Control Modes .........................................................B-20

B.4.9.3 Voltage Monitoring ...................................................................B-20

B.4.10 Hardware Monitor Logic [Alternative 2] .................................................B-21

B.4.10.1 CPU Temperature Threshold ....................................................B-21

B.4.10.2 Fan Speed Control Modes .........................................................B-21

B.4.10.3 Voltage Monitoring ................................................................... B-21

B.4.11 Hardware Monitor Logic [Alternative 3] .................................................B-22

B.4.11.1 CPU Temperature Threshold ....................................................B-22

B.4.11.2 Temperature Monitoring (If supported by the CPU) ................B-22

B.4.11.3 Fan Speed Control Modes .........................................................B-23

B.4.11.4 Voltage Monitoring ................................................................... B-23

B.4.12 IPMI (Only when an IPMI card is installed) ...........................................B-24

B.4.12.1 IPMI Specification Version ......................................................B-24

B.4.12.2 Firmware Version .....................................................................B-24

B.4.12.3 System Event Logging ..............................................................B-24

B.4.12.4 Clear System Event Logging ....................................................B-25

B.4.12.5 Existing Event Log Number .....................................................B-25

B.4.12.6 Event Log Control ....................................................................B-25

B.4.12.7 BIOS POST Watch Dog ...........................................................B-25

B.4.12.8 OS Boot Watch Dog .................................................................B-25

B.4.12.9 Timer for Loading OS (Minutes) ..............................................B-25

B.4.12.10Time Out Option ......................................................................B-25

B.4.13 System Event Log/System Event Log (List Mode) .................................B-26

B.4.14 Realtime Sensor Data ...............................................................................B-27

B.5 Security Settings ..................................................................................................B-28

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B.5.1 Supervisor Password Is: ...........................................................................B-28

B.5.2 User Password Is: .....................................................................................B-29

B.5.3 Set Supervisor Password ..........................................................................B-29

B.5.4 Set User Password ...................................................................................B-29

B.5.5 Password on Boot ....................................................................................B-29

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B.6 Boot Settings ........................................................................................................B-30

B.6.1 Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders ....................................B-30

B.7 Exit .......................................................................................................................B-31

B.7.1 Exit Saving Changes ................................................................................B-31

B.7.2 Exit Discarding Changes .........................................................................B-31

B.7.3 Load Setup Defaults .................................................................................B-32

B.7.4 Discard Changes ......................................................................................B-32

B.7.5 Save Changes ...........................................................................................B-32

B.8 BIOS POST Messages .........................................................................................B-33

Appendix C. Red Hat Enterprise Linux Installation .....................................................C-1

C.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................C-1

C.2 Installation .............................................................................................................C-1

C.2.1 BIOS Configuration ...................................................................................C-1

C.2.2 Installing from CD-ROM ...........................................................................C-1

C.2.2.1 Language Selection .....................................................................C-2

C.2.2.2 Keyboard Selection .....................................................................C-3

C.2.2.3 Select Disk Partitioning Setup ....................................................C-3

C.2.2.4 Automatic Partitioning ................................................................C-5

C.2.2.5 Partitioning Your System ............................................................C-6

C.2.2.6 Adding Partitions ........................................................................C-7

C.2.2.7 Boot Loader Configuration .........................................................C-9

C.2.2.8 Advanced Boot Loader Configuration ......................................C-10

C.2.2.9 Network Configuration .............................................................C-11

C.2.2.10 Firewall Configuration ..............................................................C-13

C.2.2.11 Time Zone Configuration .........................................................C-14

C.2.2.12 Set Root Password ....................................................................C-15

C.2.2.13 Package Group Selection ..........................................................C-16

C.2.2.14 Preparing to Install ....................................................................C-18

C.2.2.15 Installing Packages ...................................................................C-18

C.2.2.16 Installation Complete ................................................................C-19

Index ................................................................................................................Index-1

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 CoolShell CS-3U within Rugged 3RU Subrack.............................................. 1-2

Figure 1-2 CPU Blade Front Panel.................................................................................... 1-2

Figure 1-3 I/O Blade Front Panel ...................................................................................... 1-3

Figure 1-4 AC Power Supply Front Panel......................................................................... 1-3

Figure 1-5 Media Module Front Panel .............................................................................. 1-4

Figure 1-6 Storage Expansion Subsystem......................................................................... 1-5

Figure 2-1 Empty CoolShell CS-3U 3RU Subrack (Front View)..................................... 2-1

Figure 2-2 Install Subrack Alignment Guide-Pins onto the 19” Rack .............................. 2-2

Figure 2-3 Mate Subrack Alignment Holes with Alignment Guide-Pins ......................... 2-2

Figure 2-4 CoolShell CS-3U 3RU Subrack Secured to the 19” Rack............................... 2-3

Figure 2-5 Connect the Video Display Cable to One of the Two Middle DVI

Connectors and the KB/M Cable to the Right-Hand USB Connectors 2-4

Figure 2-6 Cable the Storage Expansion Subsystem to the CPU Blade............................ 2-5

Figure 2-7 Connect the Power Cords to the AC Power Supplies...................................... 2-5

Figure 2-8 Connect the Audio Cable Adapter to Channel A or Channel B ...................... 2-6

Figure A-1 Power & Reset Connector Pinout................................................................... A-1

Figure A-2 PCI-Express Connector Pinout....................................................................... A-2

Figure A-3 Clock & I2C Connector Pinout....................................................................... A-3

Figure A-4 Stereo Audio Connector Pinout...................................................................... A-4

Figure A-5 USB 2.0 Connector Pinout.............................................................................. A-5

Figure A-6 Video Connector Pinout.................................................................................. A-6

Figure A-7 Stereo Goggle Connector Pinout .................................................................... A-7

Figure A-8 Copper Gigabit Ethernet Connector Pinout.................................................... A-8

Figure A-9 Optical Gigabit Ethernet Connector Pinout.................................................... A-9

Figure A-10 USB 2.0 Connector Pinout............................................................................ A-10

Figure B-1 The Main BIOS Setup Menu ........................................................................... B-3

Figure B-2 The Advanced BIOS Setup Menu ................................................................... B-7

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Figure B-3 The Advanced BIOS Setup IPMI Submenu .................................................. B-24

Figure B-4 The System Event Log Submenu................................................................... B-26

Figure B-5 The Realtime Sensor Data Submenu ............................................................. B-27

Figure B-6 The BIOS Setup Security Submenu............................................................... B-28

Figure B-7 The BIOS Setup Boot Submenu .................................................................... B-30

Figure B-8 The BIOS Setup Exit Submenu ..................................................................... B-31

Figure C-1 Language Selection.......................................................................................... C-2

Figure C-2 Keyboard Selection.......................................................................................... C-3

Figure C-3 Disk Partitioning.............................................................................................. C-4

Figure C-4 Automatic Partitioning..................................................................................... C-5

Figure C-5 Disk Setup........................................................................................................ C-7

Figure C-6 Add Partition.................................................................................................... C-7

Figure C-7 Boot Loader Configuration.............................................................................. C-9

Figure C-8 Advanced Boot Loader Configuration........................................................... C-10

Figure C-9 Network Configuration.................................................................................. C-11

Figure C-10 Editing a Network Device.............................................................................. C-12

Figure C-11 Firewall Configuration................................................................................... C-13

Figure C-12 Time Zone Configuration .............................................................................. C-14

Figure C-13 Set Root Password ......................................................................................... C-15

Figure C-14 Package Installation Defaults......................................................................... C-16

Figure C-15 Package Group Selection............................................................................... C-17

Figure C-16 Package Group Details................................................................................... C-18

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List of Tables

Table 1-1 General Specifications.................................................................................... 1-6

Table 1-2 Environmental Specifications......................................................................... 1-6

Table 1-3 Typical Noise Levels of the CoolShell CS-3U............................................... 1-7

Table 1-4 Regulatory Compliance Specifications........................................................... 1-7

Table 1-5 CPU Blade Power Specifications (see Note 1)............................................... 1-8

Table 1-6 I/O Blade Power Specifications...................................................................... 1-9

Table A-1 Power & Reset Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions.................................. A-1

Table A-2 PCI-Express Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions...................................... A-2

Table A-3 Clock & I2C Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions..................................... A-3

Table A-4 Stereo Audio Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions..................................... A-4

Table A-5 USB 2.0 Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions............................................ A-5

Table A-6 Video Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions................................................ A-6

Table A-7 Stereo Goggle Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions................................... A-7

Table A-8 Copper Gigabit Ethernet Connector Pinout Signals

and LED Interpretation A-9

Table A-9 USB 2.0 Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions.......................................... A-10

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Preface

This document—CoolShell CS-3U Installation Manual— is intended for an experienced system administrator with a knowledge of both networking and high-speed server systems. It provides instructions on how to install, configure, power up, and boot the CoolShell CS-3U (see photo below), which consists of the following 1RUhigh components—all contained in a 3RU-high subrack mountable within a 19” RETMA rack:

• One CPU (Processor) Blade based on two Intel® 64-bit Quad-Core Xeon™

5400-series CPUs—supports PCI-Express, power/reset, clock/I2C, and two audio channel connectors, as well as a reset button and two status LEDs

• One I/O Blade—supports three PCI-Express (x8) NVIDIA 3700 graphics

cards and six USB 2.0 I/O ports

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• One Media Module —supports 8 copper Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45)—7 of

which can be connected using optical-fiber ports (SFP) instead of copper, 6 USB 2.0 ports, one DVD/CD combo drive, and two storage media (rotating disk drive or solid-state flash drive in any combination), one fixed and one removable from the front.

• Two load-sharing, hot-swappable AC Power Supplies, each providing 850

watts of output power.

Each of the CoolShell CS-3U components is shown in the illustration on the following page, with a generalized CoolShell CS-3U interconnection flow diagram shown on the page after that.

Product Summation

The 3RU-high (5.25”) CoolShell CS-3U subrack has been designed to fit into a standard 19” rack and has all of the benefits of Themis scalable server systems based on Themis rugged enterprise server (RES) and “CoolShell” technology; namely:

• Minimum space, weight, and power consumption

• Modularity—easy to maintain and upgrade

• Environmentally robust

—withstands up to 25G shock and vibration —operates at up to 50°C temperature —CPU electronics protected from dust and dirt —light-weight construction —reduced electromagnetic radiation emission

Because the CoolShell CS-3U is rugged enough to withstand extreme shock (up to 25G), temperature (up to 50°C), and EMI, it is highly suitable for such demanding markets as the military, aerospace, and telecommunications industries.

An overview of CoolShell CS-3U design and specifications is given in Chapter 1, "Overview and Specifications", of this manual.

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Website Information

Themis Computer corporate and product information may be accessed on the World

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Preface

Website Information

I/O Blade

Media Module

Individual CoolShell CS-3U Components

AC Power Supplies (850W each)

Wide Web by browsing the website http://www.themis.com.

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Processor Blade

PCI-Express (x16) + Reset

Motherboard

*SMB = System Management Bus

I/O Blade

Media Module

Auxiliary Signals

SMB* (I C Bus)

PCI-Express (x8) + Reset

I C - A

I C - B

I C - A

I C - B

PCI-Express (x8) + Reset

CPU Carrier

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I C - PS1

I C - PS2

PS1 PS1

AC Power

Supplies

Generalized CoolShell CS-3U Flow Diagram

+12V to All Units

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Your Comments are Welcome

We are interested in improving our documentation and welcome your comments and suggestions. You can email your comments to us at docfeedback@themis.com. Please include the document part number in the subject line of your email.

Notes, Cautions, Warnings, and Sidebars

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Overview Section

1CoolShell CS-3U

Overview and Specifications

This chapter gives a general overview of the Themis CoolShell CS-3U and lists the important specifications associated with the system.

1.1 Overview—CoolShell CS-3U

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The CoolShell CS-3U (see Figure 1-1 on page 1-2) consists of the following 1RU- high components—all contained in a 3RU-high subrack mountable within a 19” RETMA rack:

• One CPU (Processor) Blade based on two Intel® 64-bit Quad-Core Xeon™

5400-series CPUs—supports PCI-Express, power/reset, clock/I2C, and two audio channel connectors, as well as a reset button and two status LEDs

• One I/O Blade—supports three PCI-Express (x8) ATI V7600 graphics cards

and six USB 2.0 I/O ports

• One Media Module —supports 8 copper Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45)—7 of

• Two load-sharing, hot-swappable AC Power Supplies, each providing 850

watts of output power.

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The front-panel details each of the CoolShell CS-3U components are shown in Figure 1-2, page 1-2 (CPU Blade), Figure 1-3 (I/O Blade) and Figure 1-4 (AC Power Supply) on page 1-3, and Figure 1-5, page 1-4 (Media Module).

Figure 1-1. CoolShell CS-3U within Rugged 3RU Subrack

PCI-Express Clock & I2C Bus

Firewire 1394

Audio Channel A

Audio Channel B

Future Use

ON/OFF Switch

(Push 4 seconds for OFF)

PCI-Express

Power & Reset

PCI-Express Link LED

Power LED

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Inside the CPU Blade is the Disk-on-Module (DOM) bootable drive

Figure 1-2. CPU Blade Front Panel

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Overview—CoolShell CS-3U

USB 2.0 Ports

LEDs To CPU Blade

PCI-Express

Video Card Link

Native USB ports

Primary video used by BIOS during boot

for keyboard/mouse and bootable USB ports

(DVD / disk / stick)

Figure 1-3. I/O Blade Front Panel

USB 2.0 Ports

LEDs

I/O Blade Power

Video Card Link

850 Watts

On/Off Power Switch

LED

AC OK

DC OK

LED

O/T

Figure 1-4. AC Power Supply Front Panel

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LED Notes:

PCI-Express

12V Power OK

Digital I/O Port (Remote I2C)

Port 15263748

5786

1342

LED ON = Link OK LED OFF = Link Failed

DVD-ROM Boot Drive

USB 2.0 Ports (6 total)

2345671

DVD Activity LED DVD Ejection Button

Pluggable SATA Drive

Note: A fixed SATA Drive

is located inside the Media Module

Primary PXE port for network boot

Secondary PXE port for network boot

Copper Gbit-Ethernet Ports

Port (Copper)

Port (Optical)

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Optical Gbit-Ethernet Ports

Note: SFP (850 nm) transceiver ports

are provided with the system.

Receive Transmit

Copper-to-Optical Ethernet Pairings

112233445566778

SFP Transceiver

Figure 1-5. Media Module Front Panel

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1.2 Storage Expansion Subsystem

In addition to the CoolShell CS-3U and its 3RU subrack, Themis has introduced a Storage Expansion Subsystem (see Figure 1-6)—used to provide increased stor- age—and installed within the same 19” rack above the 3RU subrack. [The installer may locate the Subsystem below the 3RU subrack if necessary.]

LED Definitions

PCI-E

Power

Disk1Disk2Disk3Disk4Disk

Link

Overview and Specifications

Storage Expansion Subsystem

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Power & Reset Connector

PCI-Express Connector

PCI-Express Clock & I2C Bus Connector

Disk Drive 1 Disk Drive 3

Disk Drive 2

Note: A slotted screw is mounted to the right of each disk drive

that serves as a locking mechanism.

Turn slot clockwise (to vertical) = Drive is unlocked Turn slot counterclockwise (to horizontal) = Drive is locked

Disk Drive 4

Disk Drive 5

Figure 1-6. Storage Expansion Subsystem

Installation procedures for connecting the CoolShell CS-3U to the Storage Expansion Subsystem are given in Chapter 2, "Installation and Operation".

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1.3 Specifications

1.3.1 General

Table 1-1 lists the general specifications for the CoolShell CS-3U.

Table 1-1. General Specifications

Parameter Operating Non-Operating

Dimensions 0° to 50° C –40° to 80° C

CoolShell CS-3U Weight—Average (without Storage Expansion Subsystem)

CPU Blade

I/O Blade

Media Module

Power Supply (PS)

Subrack

Storage Expansion Subsystem

Reliability 16,800 hours without failure N/A

39.76 pounds (1 PS)

to 42.52 (2 PS) pounds

13.0 pounds

9.5 pounds

4.5 pounds

2.76 pounds 10 pounds

6.9 pounds

1.3.2 Environmental

The CoolShell CS-3U is designed to meet the environmental requirements listed in Table 1-2.

Table 1-2. Environmental Specifications

Parameter Operating Non-Operating

Temperature 0° to 50° C –40° to 80° C

N/A

Humidity (non-condensing) 0% to 95% 0% to 95%

Atmospheric Pressure 87.0 to 108.4 kPa 57.2 to 108.4 kPa

Altitude 0 to 10,000 feet above sea level 0 to 40,000 feet above sea level

Shock 25G 25G

Vibration 3G (rms), 10 Hz to 28 Hz (MIL167-1) 3G (rms), 10 Hz to 28 Hz (MIL167-1)

Airflow 240 CFM N/A

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1.3.2.1 Shock

The CoolShell CS-3U is designed to survive an elevated shock environment. All structural components are welded together, enabling the system to survive a maximum 3-axis shock load of 25G at 20-msec duration.

1.3.2.2 Electrostatic Discharge

The CoolShell CS-3U is designed to tolerate electrostatic pulses up to 15 kilovolts (KV) with no impact on system operation.

1.3.2.3 Noise Level

Typical noise levels emitted by the CoolShell CS-3U are outlined in Table 1-3. The chassis is installed with four 38-mm fans contained side-by-side in a single fan assembly.

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Specifications

Table 1-3. Typical Noise Levels of the CoolShell CS-3U

Measured at: 1 Meter 2 Meters

Front 66.24 dB 57.57 dB

Rear 61.53 dB 57.93 dB

1.3.3 Regulatory Compliance

The CoolShell CS-3U is designed to comply with the MIL-STD-882D safety standard. In addition, it meets the regulatory requirements listed in Table 1-4.

Table 1-4. Regulatory Compliance Specifications

Parameter Specification

Radiated and Conducted Emissions FCC Class A

PCB FAB Material 94VO Rating

1.3.4 RoHS Compliance

The CoolShell CS-3U is designed to be RoHS-compliant consistent with standards for commercial computing equipment.

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1.3.5 Hazardous Materials

Design of the CoolShell CS-3U is compliant with the standards IAW 29 CFR 1910, Subpart H and Z, FED STD 313, 40 CFR Chapter I, J, abd SD14. The CoolShell CS3U does not use ozone-depleting materials as defined in IAW SD 14 and 40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter C.

As is the case with all commercial computer equipment, a lithium battery is used to retain configuration information and support the real-time clock in the computer system. Some PVC is used for insulation material on internal components.

1.3.6 CPU Blade

The primary components of the CPU Blade consist of an off-the-shelf Xeon motherboard, an I/O Module, and two PCI or PCI-Express daughter cards, depending on the type of riser cards that are used. Total power specifications for the CPU Blade are given in Table 1-5 on page 1-8.

Table 1-5. CPU Blade Power Specificationsa (see Note 1)

1.0V 1.5V 3.3V 5V –12V 12V(V1) 12V(V2)

Motherboard — — 15A 15A 0.1A See Note 4 See Note 4

PEX8548

PCI slot in riser card (left), 25W — — 7.6A — 0.1A 0.5A —

PCI slot in riser card (right), 25W — — 7.6A — 0.1A 0.5A —

Generating 1.5V from 3.3V 1.51A — — — —

Generating 1.0V from 5V @ 85% efficiency — 1.41A — — —

Other sources 0.35A — — 6.0A —

Note 1—Generating 3.3V, 38.5A from 12V @ 85% efficiency 12.46A

Note 2—Generating 5V, 19.7A from 12V @ 85% efficiency 9.65A

Note 3—Generating –12V, 0.36A from 12V @ 85% efficiency 0.36A

5.11A 1.26A 0.02A — — — —

Total: 32.08A 16.41A 0.3A 7.0A —

120% of Total: 38.5A 19.7A 0.36A — —

Note 4—Motherboard current at 12V (12V1 +12V2) 21A

a—Power calculations are derived from using two 25W PCI cards powered from 3.3V alone.

b—PEX8548 is a 48-lane, 9-port PCI-Express switch.

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1.3.7 I/O Blade

The I/O Blade is designed to carry three high-performance PCI-Express graphics cards, in addition to providing power, cooling, management, and other vital functions.

Three 8-lane PCI-Express riser cards are used to accommodate the three high-power (200W maximum), high-performance graphics cards. Based on the PCI-Express 1.0a specification, the maximum amount of current that each PCI-Express socket draws is listed in Table 1-6 on page 1-9, which also lists the total maximum current draw at +3.3V.

PCI-Express graphics card 1 3.0A 4.4A

Overview and Specifications

Specifications

Table 1-6. I/O Blade Power Specifications

+3.3V Power +12V Power

PCI-Express graphics card 2 3.0A 4.4A

PCI-Express graphics card 3 3.0A 4.4A

Total: 9.0A

Carrier Board Less than 1A

Total maximum current draw: 10A

In addition, each plug-in graphics card receives +12V through a supplemental PCIExpress power connector (6 pins + 8 pins) implemented on the riser card.

The maximum power from each socket is 60W according to the PCI-Express specification (calculated at 62.7W). The remaining power (150 – 60 = 90W) comes from the supplemental connectors (the 90 W results from 7.5A at 12V). The graphics card has 6 pins to carry this current.

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1.4 Packaging and Shipping

The CoolShell CS-3U is packaged in a reusable shipping container. Approximate weight of an empty container and one AC power cord is 8.5 pounds (4 kg).

The approximate weight of a CoolShell CS-3U with a subrack, component systems, and one power supply is under 40 pounds (18.2 kg); its weight with two power supplies is under 43 pounds (see Table 1-1 on page 1-6).

The approximate weight of a manual and associated shipping paperwork is one pound (0.5 kg).

Therefore, both the shipping container and a fully installed CoolShell CS-3U including power cord, manual, and associated paperwork, weigh from under 49.5 pounds (22.5 kg) to under 52.5 pounds (23.8 kg).

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Installation and Operation

2.1 Installation Procedures

Chapter

2.1.1 Subrack Installation

Before the CoolShell CS-3U can be properly installed, follow these steps to attach the empty 3RU subrack to a 19” RETMA rack:

1. Remove any Blades (CPU and I/O), power supplies, and the Media Module—

if installed—from the 3RU subrack (see Figure 2-1). An empty subrack weights 8.60 pounds (3.9 kilograms), which is easier—and safer—to handle.

Figure 2-1. Empty CoolShell CS-3U 3RU Subrack (Front View)

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2. Install subrack alignment guide-pins to the rear—2 per side—of the 19” rack

Subrack Alignment Guide-Pins

Caution: Use industry-standard ESD grounding techniques when handling all electronic components.

(see Figure 2-2) with two screws per guide-pin.

2.5”

Note: The 19” rack shown in this

figure is customized.

Figure 2-2. Install Subrack Alignment Guide-Pins onto the 19” Rack

Toward Rear

of Subrack

Front View

Rear View

3. From the front, guide the 3RU subrack through the 19” rack and carefully in-

sert the alignment guide-pins into the alignment holes on the rear of the 3RU subrack (see Figure 2-3).

Subrack Alignment Guide-Pin

2 per side, 4 total

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Subrack Alignment Hole

2 per side, 4 total

Figure 2-3. Mate Subrack Alignment Holes with Alignment Guide-Pins

Note: Alignment Guide-Pins are installed

directly on the rear uprights of the 19” rack.

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4. Firmly push the 3RU subrack into the rear alignment guide-pins until the sub-

rack is secure and the front of the subrack is flush with the front of the 19” rack.

Note: The fully installed alignment guide-pins are strong enough to hold the 3RU subrack until it is secured to the front of the 19” rack—see Step 5.

5. Secure the 3RU subrack to the front of the 19” rack with four to six 10-32”

round-head screws, two or three on each side (see Figure 2-4).

19” RETMA Rack CS-3U 3RU Subrack

Screw

Placement

1.75”

Note: Rear 19” rack uprights are not shown.

Figure 2-4. CoolShell CS-3U 3RU Subrack Secured to the 19” Rack

2.1.2 CoolShell CS-3U Installation

Follow these steps to properly install the CoolShell CS-3U after the 3RU subrack has been firmly attached to the 19” rack:

1. Reinstall each of the CoolShell CS-3U components (CPU Blade, I/O Blade,

Media Module, and power supplies) previously removed from the 3RU subrack.

Screw

Placement

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2. Connect the video display cable to one of the two DVI connectors (third or

fourth from the left or right) on the middle PCI-Express card of the I/O Blade (see Figure 2-5 on page 2-4). Connect the other end of the cable to a video dis- play . If you are connecting multiple video displays, see Section 2.1.3, “Multiple Video Displays”.

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Figure 2-5. Connect the Video Display Cable to One of the Two Middle

DVI Connectors and the KB/M Cable to the Right-Hand USB Connectors

3. Connect the keyboard and mouse cables to the USB ports on the right-hand

To Video Display To Keyboard & Mouse

PCI-Express card or the right of the I/O Blade (see Figure 2-5). These righthand USB ports are connected directly to the system motherboard.

Connect the other ends of the keyboard/mouse cables to a keyboard and mouse, respectively.

4. Install the Storage Expansion Subsystem into the 19” rack above (or below)

the CoolShell CS-3U 3RU subrack.

Note: Step 4 and St ep 5 are applicable only if the optional Storage Expansion Subsystem is being installed.

5. Connect the three cables (Power & Reset, PCI-Express, and Clock/I2C Bus)

from the Storage Expansion Subsystem to the appropriate connectors of the CPU Blade (see Figure 2-6 on page 2-5).

6. Connect the power cords to the AC outlets on the power supplies (see Figure

2-7, page 2-5) and the other ends to an isolated AC wall circuit. This will cause the CoolShell CS-3U to power on automatically (see following Note).

Note: There is no master switch for turning power on or off. Instead, the system becomes active when power cords are connected to the power supplies. Depending on BIOS settings and the most recent state of the motherboard, it is possible that the CPU Blade may immediately begin firmware boot followed by OS boot.

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Storage Expansion Subsystem

Power & Reset

PCI-Express

Clock/I2C

Figure 2-6. Cable the Storage Expansion Subsystem to the CPU Blade

CPU Blade

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Installation Procedures

Figure 2-7. Connect the Power Cords to the AC Power Supplies

2.1.3 Multiple Video Displays

Multiple video displays are supported by connecting each additional video cable to an available video port. The I/O Blade shown in this manual supports up to six video displays (two per PCI-Express video card); see the following Note.

Note: Any number of video displays from 1 to 6 are supported. However, note that when the OS boots (for example, Red Hat Linux 5.2), the logical number for each display will depend on how many displays are attached and which video ports are used. The physical video port and the logical number assigned to it are not a fixed relationship. Instead, this is controlled by the sequence of device discovery and enumeration during system boot.

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2.1.4 Audio Connection

To establish an audio link, connect the stereo audio cable adapter (shipped with the system, see Figure 2-8) to one of the two audio channels (Channel A or Channel B) on the front panel of the CPU Blade (see Figure 1-2 on page 1-2):

To Microphone

To Line In

To Lin e O ut

Figure 2-8. Connect the Audio Cable Adapter to Channel A or Channel B

To Audio Channel A or B

1. Plug the mini-DB9 end (male) of the audio cable adapter (P/N 116510-L01)

into Channel A or Channel B.

2. Connect a mini-stereo-phone plug (as needed) to each of the three stereo audio

connectors at the other end of the audio cable adapter as follows:

• Red Tag—Microphone (Stereo)

• Blue Tag—Line In (Stereo)

• Green Tag—Line Out (Stereo)

3. Repeat the previous two steps to establish a second audio connection.

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2.2 Operation

2.2.1 Operation with Factory-Installed Linux

1. After the system boots (from Linux), login by entering the system ID [root]

followed by the password [root12].

2. From the screen that results after the system boots, perform the following

steps to activate all monitors, applications, system tools, and NVIDIA tools:

• Select System Tools under the Applications menu

• Select NVIDIA X Server Settings, then X Server Display Con-

figuration

• Select Monitor to activate

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• Select Configure button

• Select Single Monitor

• Select Separate X Screen, then press OK

• Repeat for all monitors

• Press the Save button

• Save the xconfig file

• Press Quit

3. Log out of the system, then log back into the system, after which all monitors

should be active.

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Appendix

Connector Pinouts

This appendix provides connector pinouts and signal descriptions for the I/O connectors installed on the component front panels of the CoolShell CS-3U.

A.1 CPU Blade

A.1.1 Power & Reset Connector

Pinouts are described in Figure A-1; signal descriptions are shown in Table A-1.

654321

Power & Reset Connector Pinout

JKB / JMS

Figure A-1.

Table A-1. Power & Reset Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions

Pin Signal Definition Pin Signal Definition

1 VCC 12V Short Pin 4 Ground

2 VCC 12V In 5 Ground

3 VCC 12V In 6 SEM PCIe RST L

SEM = Storage Expansion Module

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Note: The Power & Reset Connector is used to provide power and reset control from the CPU Blade to the optional Storage Expansion Subsystem, or other op- tional subsystems to be developed in the future.

A.1.2 PCI-Express Connector

Pinouts are described in Figure A-2; signal descriptions are shown in Table A-2.

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13

B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13

Figure A-2. PCI-Express Connector Pinout

Table A-2. PCI-Express Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions

Pin Signal Definition Pin Signal Definition

A1 Ground B1 Ground

A2 SEM_PCIE_TX0_P B2 SEM_PCIE_RX0_P

A3 SEM_PCIE_TX0_N B3 SEM_PCIE_RX0_N

A4 Ground B4 Ground

A5 SEM_PCIE_TX1_P B5 SEM_PCIE_RX1_P

A6 SEM_PCIE_TX1_N B6 SEM_PCIE_RX1_N

A7 Ground B7 Ground

A8 SEM_PCIE_TX2_P B8 SEM_PCIE_RX2_P

A9 SEM_PCIE_TX2_N B9 SEM_PCIE_RX2_N

A10 Ground B10 Ground

A11 SEM_PCIE_TX3_P B11 SEM_PCIE_RX3_P

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A12 SEM_PCIE_TX3_N B12 SEM_PCIE_RX3_N

A13 Ground B13 Ground

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Note: The PCI-Express Connector is used to provide data transfer between and the CPU Blade and the optional Storage Expansion Subsystem, or other optional subsystems to be developed in the future.

A.1.3 Clock & I2C Bus Connector (Firewire 1394)

Pinouts are described in Figure A-3; signal descriptions are shown in Table A-3.

Firewire 1394

4321

Connector Pinouts

CPU Blade

Figure A-3. Clock & I2C Connector Pinout

Table A-3. Clock & I2C Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 SEM_PCIE_CLK-N 3 SEM_SCL

2 SEM_PCIE_CLK-P 4 SEM_SDA

Note: The Clock & I2C Connector is used to provide I2C bus and ancillary signaling for the PCI-Express bus between the CPU Blade to the optional Storage Expansion Subsystem, or other optional subsystems to be developed in the future.

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A.1.4 Stereo Audio Connectors

The CPU Blade has two audio connectors: St ereo Channel A and Stereo Channel B. Pinouts are described in Figure A-4; signal descriptions are shown in Table A-4. Use the special audio cable adapter (male mini-DB9 to three stereo audio connectors) to connect to microphone, line-in, and line-out cables (see Figure 2-8 on page 2-6).

Channel A / Channel B

Figure A-4. Stereo Audio Connector Pinout

Table A-4. Stereo Audio Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions

Pin Signal Definition Pin Signal Definition

1 Line-In_L 6 Ground—Line-In

2 Line-In_R 7 Line-Out_L

3 Ground—Line-Out 8 Line-Out_R

4 MIC_L 9 Ground—MIC

5MIC_R

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A.2 I/O Blade

Up to three NVIDIA 3700 graphics cards are installed on an I/O Blade. Each card supports two DVI video output connectors and one 3-pin mini-DIN stereo goggle connector. In addition, associated with each card is one pair of USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connectors.

A.2.1 USB 2.0 Connectors

With three NVIDIA 3700 graphics cards installed, the I/O Blade can support a total of six USB connectors (two per installed graphics card).

Pinouts are described in Figure A-5; signal descriptions are shown in Table A-5.

Symbol

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Connector Pinouts

USB Ports

Figure A-5.

USB 2.0 Connector Pinout

Table A-5. USB 2.0 Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1+5V 3PO+

2PO– 4GND

A.2.2 DVI Video Output Connector

With three NVIDIA 3700 graphics cards installed, the I/O Blade supports up to six Dual Link DVI-I (digital/analog) video connectors (two per graphics card).

Pinouts are described in Figure A-6 on page A-6; signal descriptions are shown in Table A-6 on page A-6.

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Figure A-6. Video Connector Pinout

Table A-6. Video Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions

Pin Signal Definition Pin Signal Definition

1 TDMS Data2– 16 Hot Plug Detect

2 TDMS Data2+ 17 TDMS Data0–

3 TDMS Data2/4 Shield 18 TDMS Data0+

4 No Connection 19 TDMS Data0/5 Shield 5Ground 20No Connection 6 DDC clock 21 No Connectio n

7 DDC data 22 TDMS Clock Shield

8 Analog VSYNC 23 TDMS Clock+

9 TDMS Data1– 24 TDMS Clock–

10 TDMS Data1+ C1 Analog R

11 TDMS Data1/3 Shield C2 Analog G

12 No Connection C3 Analog B 13 No Connection C4 Analog HSYNC

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14 +5V Power C5 Analog GND

15 Ground

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A.2.3 Stereo Goggle Connector

With three NVIDIA 3700 graphics cards installed, the I/O Blade supports up to three stereo goggle connectors (one per installed graphics card). Pinouts are described in Figure A-7; signal descriptions are shown in Table A-7.

Figure A-7. Stereo Goggle Connector Pinout

Connector Pinouts

I/O Blade

Table A-7. Stereo Goggle Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions

Pin Signal Definition

1 +Power in

2 Ground

3 Stereo Sync

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A.3 Media Module

Note: All Ethernet ports and all USB ports in the Media Module have independent controllers. This is significant for applications that require separate security enclaves within a single computer system.

A.3.1 Copper Gigabit Ethernet Ports

The CoolShell CS-3U supports eight copper RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet connectors. Each of the top four connectors contains two status LED indicators one (on the left) indicates lower (primary) RJ45 port activity, and one (on the right) indicates upper (secondary) RJ45 port activity.

Pinouts are described in Figure A-8 on page A-8; signal descriptions and LED interpretations are given in Table A-8 on page A-9.

Pinout signal descriptions and LED interpretations are given in Table A-8.

Symbol

LED Port 15263748

Port

5786

1342

Primary PXE port for network boot

A-8

Secondary PXE port for network boot

Figure A-8. Copper Gigabit Ethernet Connector Pinout

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Connector Pinouts

Table A-8.

Pin Signal Description LED Interpretation

1 TRD0+ Transmit/Receive Data 0 +

2 TRD0- Transmit/Receive Data 0 –

3 TRD1+ Transmit/Receive Data 1 +

4 TRD2+ Transmit/Receive Data 2 +

5 TRD2- Transmit/Receive Data 2 –

6 TRD1- Transmit/Receive Data 1 –

7 TRD3+ Transmit/Receive Data 3 +

8 TRD3- Transmit/Receive Data 3 –

Copper Gigabit Ethernet Connector Pinout Signals and LED Interpretation

A.3.2 Optical Gigabit Ethernet Ports

The CoolShell CS-3U supports seven optical Gigabit Ethernet connectors.

Note: SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) transceiver ports are provided with optical Ethernet ports.

Upper

Left

Upper

Right

Activity on indicated lower (primary) port

Activity on indicated upper (secondary) port

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Port designations are described in Figure A-9.

Receive Transmit

SFP Transceiver

Port

Figure A-9.

2345671

Optical Gigabit Ethernet Connector Pinout

Note: The seven optical Ethernet ports are alternate connections for the first seven copper Ethernet ports described in section “Copper Gigabit Ethernet Ports” on page A-8. For example, if optical Ethernet port 3 is connected, then copper Ethernet port 3 must not be connected, and vice versa.

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A.3.3 USB 2.0 Connectors

The Media Module contains six USB 2.0 connectors. Pinouts are described in Figure A-10; signal descriptions are shown in Table A-9.

Symbol

Figure A-10. USB 2.0 Connector Pinout

Table A-9. USB 2.0 Connector Pinout Signal Descriptions

USB Port

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1+5V 3PO+

2PO– 4GND

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A.4 Storage Expansion Subsystem

The three connectors of the Storage Expansion Subsystem (Module) front panel are cabled directly to similar ports on the CPU Blade.

A.4.1 Power & Reset Connector

The Power & Reset connector has the same pinout and signal descriptions as the Power & Reset connector on the CPU Blade (see Section A.1.1, “Power & Reset Connector,” on page A-1).

A.4.2 PCI-Express Connector

The PCI-Express connector has the same pinout and signal descriptions as the PCIExpress connector on the CPU Blade (see Section A.1.2, “PCI-Express Connector,” on page A-2).

Connector Pinouts

Storage Expansion Subsystem

A.4.3 Clock & I2C Bus Connector (Firewire 1394)

The Clock & I2C Bus connector has the same pinout and signal descriptions as the Clock & I2C Bus connector on the CPU Blade (see Section A.1.3, “Clock & I2C Bus Connector (Firewire 1394),” on page A-3).

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B.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the CoolShell CS-3U. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy-disk-based program.

Appendix

BIOS Setup Utility

Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or Deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of the SuperMicro web site http://www.supermicro.com for any changes to the BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.

B.1.1 System BIOS

The BIOS is the Basic Input Output System used in all IBM® PC, XT™, AT®, and PS/2® compatible computers. The Phoenix BIOS stores the system parameters, types of disk drives, video displays, etc. in the CMOS. The CMOS memory requires very little electrical power. When the computer is turned off, a backup battery provides power to the CMOS logic, enabling it to retain system parameters. Each time the computer is powered on the computer is configured with the values stored in the CMOS logic by the system BIOS, which gains control at boot up.

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B.1.2 How To Change the Configuration Data

The CMOS information that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing the <Delete> key at the appropriate time during system boot. (See following Section.)

B.1.3 Starting the Setup Utility

Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the BIOS Setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens, such as the Security and Power menus. Beginning with Section 4-3, detailed descriptions are given for each parameter setting in the Setup utility.

Warning: To prevent possible boot failure, do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS.

B.2 Running Setup

Note: Default settings are shown in bold text unless otherwise noted.

The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen (see Figure B-1 on page B-3). The screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options.

When the computer is first powered on, the Phoenix BIOS™ is immediately activated. While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two ways:

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

2. When the message shown below appears briefly at the bottom of the screen

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

Press the <Delete> key to enter Setup

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B.3 Main BIOS Setup

All the main Setup options are described in this section. The main BIOS Setup screen is displayed in Figure B-1.

Use the Up/Down arrow keys to move among the different settings in each menu. Use the Left/Right arrow keys to change the options for each setting.

The icon X indicates a submenu. With the item highlighted, press the <Enter> key to access the submenu.

Press the <Esc> key to exit the CMOS Setup Menu. The next section describes in detail how to navigate through the menus.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main BIOS Setup

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Figure B-1. The Main BIOS Setup Menu

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B.3.1 Main Setup Features

B.3.1.1 System Time

To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data.

B.3.1.2 System Date

Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day, and year fields, and enter the correct data. Press the <Enter> key to save the data.

B.3.1.3 BIOS Date

The item displays the date that the BIOS was built.

B.3.1.4 Legacy Diskette A

This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette A. The options are: Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25 in, 720Kb 3.5 in,

1.44/1.25MB, 3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in.

B.3.1.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA

Port 2, and SATA Port 3

These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Channel 0 Master/ Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master slots. Hit <Enter> to activate the following sub-menu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly. The items included in the submenu are:

Type

This option allows the user to selects the type of IDE hard drive. The option Auto will allow the BIOS to automatically configure the parameters of the HDD installed at the connection. Enter a number between 1 to 39 to select a predetermined HDD type. Select User to allow the user to enter the parameters of the HDD installed. Select CDROM if a CDROM drive is installed. Select ATAPI if a removable disk drive is installed.

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BIOS Setup Utility

Main BIOS Setup

Multi-Sector Transfer

This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used in multi-sector transfer . The options are Disabled, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and 16 Sectors.

LBA Mode Control

This item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Channel 0 Master Device via the LBA mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

32 Bit I/O

This option allows the user to enable or disable the function of 32-bit data transfer.The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Transfer Mode

This option allows the user to set the transfer mode. The options are Standard, Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2, Fast PIO3, Fast PIO4, FPIO3/DMA1 and FPIO4/DMA2.

Ultra DMA Mode

This option allows the user to select Ultra DMA Mode. The options are Disabled, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4, and Mode 5.

B.3.1.6 Parallel ATA

This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The options are Channel 0 and Channel 1.

B.3.1.7 Serial ATA

This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

B.3.1.8 Native Mode Operation

Select the native mode for ATA. The options are Serial ATA, Both, and Auto.

B.3.1.9 SATA Controller Mode

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Select Compatible to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be automaticallydetected and be placed in the Legacy Mode by the BIOS. Select Enhanced to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be to be automatically-detected and be placed in the Native IDE Mode

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Note: The Enhanced mode is supported by the Windows 2000 OS or a later version.

When the SATA Controller Mode is set to “Enhanced”, the following will display:

Serial ATA (SATA) RAID Enable

Select Enable to enable Serial ATA RAID Functions.

Note: For the Windows OS environment, use the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled. When this item is set to Enabled, the item: “ICH RAID Code Base” will be available for you to select either Intel or Adaptec Host RAID firmware to be activated. If this item is set to Disabled, the item-SATA AHCI Enable will be available.)

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

ICH RAID Code Base

Select Intel to enable Intel's SATA RAID firmware. Select Adaptec to use Adaptec's HostRAID firmware. The options are Intel and Adaptec.

SATA AHCI

Select Enable to enable the function of Serial ATA Advanced Host Interface.

Caution: This feature is for advanced programmers only. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

B.3.1.10 System Memory

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

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B.3.1.11 Extended Memory

This display informs you how much extended memory is recognized as being present in the system.

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B.4 Advanced Setup

Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the display shown in Figure B-2. The items with a triangle beside them have submenus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>.

BIOS Setup Utility

Advanced Setup

B.4.1 X Boot Features

Access the Boot Features submenu to make changes to the following settings.

B.4.1.1 Quick Boot Mode

If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. If Disabled, the POST routine will run at normal speed.

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Figure B-2. The Advanced BIOS Setup Menu

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B.4.1.2 Quiet Boot Mode

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the graphic logo screen during boot-up.

B.4.1.3 POST Errors

Set to Enabled to display POST Error Messages if an error occurs during bootup. If set to Disabled, the system will continue to boot without displaying any error messages even when a boot error occurs.

B.4.1.4 ACPI Mode

Use the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) power management on your system. The options are Yes and No.

B.4.1.5 Power Button Behavior

If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-of f and 4-sec override.

B.4.1.6 Resume On Modem Ring

Select On to “wake your system up” when an incoming call is received by your modem. The options are On and Off.

B.4.1.7 Power Loss Control

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

B.4.1.8 Watch Dog

If enabled, this option will automatically reset the system if the system is not active for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

B.4.1.9 Summary Screen

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This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the summary screen, which displays the system configuration during bootup.

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B.4.2 X Memory Cache

B.4.2.1 Cache System BIOS Area

This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area. Select “Write Protect” to enable this function, and this area will be reserved for BIOS ROM access only. Select “Unchecked” to disable this function and make this area available for other devices.

B.4.2.2 Cache Video BIOS Area

This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a Vi deo BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area. Select “Write Protect” to enable the function and this area will be reserved for Video BIOS ROM access only. Select “Uncached” to disable this function and make this area available for other devices.

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Advanced Setup

B.4.2.3 Cache Base 0-512K

If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the base memory area: block 0512K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or to be written into L1, L2 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select “Uncached” to disable this function.

Select “Write Through” to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time. Select “Write Protect” to prevent data from being written into the base memory area of Block 0-512K. Select “Write Back” to allow CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, and Write Back.

B.4.2.4 Cache Base 512K-640K

If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the memory area: 512K-640K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select “Uncached” to disable this function.

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to allow CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, and Write Back.

B.4.2.5 Cache Extended Memory

If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations.

Select “Uncached” to disable this function. Select “Write Through” to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time. Select “Write Protect” to prevent data from being written into the extended memory area above 1 MB. Select “Write Back” to allow CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through, Write Protect, and Write Back.

B.4.2.6 Discrete MTRR Allocation

If enabled, MTRRs (Memory Type Range Registers) are configured as distinct, separate units and cannot be overlapped. If enabled, the user can achieve better graphic effects when using a Linux graphic driver that requires the write-combining configuration with 4 GB or more memory. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

B.4.3 X PCI Configuration

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices.

B.4.3.1 Onboard GLAN1/Onboard GLAN2 (Gigabit-LAN) OPROM Config-

ure

Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from GLAN. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

B.4.3.2 Onboard SCSI OPROM Configure

Enabling this option provides the capitally to boot from SCSI HDD. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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BIOS Setup Utility

Advanced Setup

B.4.3.3 PCI Parity Error Forwarding

The feature allows SERR and PERR errors detected in PCI slots to be sent (forwarded) to the BIOS DMI Event Log for the user to review. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

B.4.3.4 Reset Configuration Data

If set to Yes, this setting clears the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area. The options are Yes and No.

B.4.3.5 Frequency for PCI-X #7, MASS (Mass Data Storage)/ZCR (Zero

Channel RAID)

This option allows the user to change the bus frequency for the devices installed in the slot indicated. The options are Auto, PCI 33 MHz, PCI 66 MHz, PCI-X 66 MHz and PCI-X 100 MHz.

B.4.3.6 Slot#6 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot E1 x8, Slot E2 x4 and Slot E3 x8

Access this submenu for each of the settings to make changes to the following:

Option ROM Scan

When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Enable Master

This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Latency Timer

This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, highthroughout device may benefit from a greater clock rate. The options are Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h. For Unix, Novelle and other Operating Systems, please select the option: other. If a drive fails after the installation of a new software, you might want to change this setting and try again. A different OS requires a different Bus Master clock rate.

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Large Disk Access Mode

This setting determines how large hard drives are to be accessed. The options are

DOS or Other (for Unix, Novelle NetWare and other operating systems).

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B.4.4 X Advanced Chipset Control

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

Caution: Be careful when changing the Advanced settings. Incorrect values entered may cause system malfunction. Also, a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system instability. When this occurs, revert to the default setting.

B.4.4.1 SERR Signal Condition

This setting specifies the ECC Error conditions that an SERR# is to be asserted. The options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit, and Both.

B.4.4.2 4GB PCI Hole Granularity

This feature allows you to select the granularity of PCI hole for PCI slots. If MTRRs are not enough, this option may be used to reduce MTRR occupation. The options are: 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB, and 2GB.

B.4.4.3 Memory Branch Mode

This option determines how the two memory branches operate. System address space can either be interleaved between the two branches or Sequential from one branch to another. Mirror mode allows data correction by maintaining two copies of data in two branches. Single Channel 0 allows a single DIMM population during system manufacturing. The options are Interleave, Sequential, Mirroring, and Single Channel 0.

B.4.4.4 Branch 0 Rank Interleaving & Sparing

Select enable to enable the functions of Memory Interleaving and Memory Sparing for Branch 0 Rank. The options for Memory Interleaving are 1:1, 2:1, and 4:1. The options for Sparing are Enabled and Disabled.

B.4.4.5 Branch 1 Rank Interleaving & Sparing

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Select enable to enable the functions of Memory Interleaving and Memory Sparing for Branch 1 Rank. The options for Memory Interleaving are 1:1, 2:1 and 4:1. The options for Sparing are Enabled and Disabled.

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B.4.4.6 Enhanced x8 Detection

Select Enabled to enable Enhanced x8 DRAM UC Error Detection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

B.4.4.7 Crystal Beach Features

This feature cooperates with Intel I/O AT (Acceleration Technology) to accelerate the performance of TOE devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Note: A TOE device is a specialized, dedicated processor that is installed on an add-on card or a network card to handle some or all packet processing of this addon card. For the CoolShell CS-3U, the TOE device is built inside the ESB 2 SouthBridge chip.

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B.4.4.8 Route Port 80h Cycles

This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are PCI and LPC.

B.4.4.9 Clock Spectrum Feature

If Enabled, the BIOS will monitor the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components and will attempt to decrease the interference whenever needed. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

B.4.4.10 Enabling Multi-Media Timer

Select Yes to activate a set of timers that are alternative to the traditional 8254 timers for the OS use. The options are Yes and No.

B.4.4.11 USB Function

Select Enabled to enable the function of USB devices specified. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

B.4.4.12 Legacy USB Support

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This setting allows you to enable support for Legacy USB devices. The settings are

Enabled and Disabled.

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B.4.5 X Advanced Processor Options

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

B.4.5.1 CPU Speed

This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor.

B.4.5.2 Frequency Ratio (Only when supported by the CPU)

The feature allows the user to set the internal frequency multiplier for the CPU. The options are: Default, x12, x13, x14, x15, x16, x17, and x18.

B.4.5.3 Hyperthreading (Only when supported by the CPU)

Set to Enabled to use the Hyperthreading Technology, which will result in increased CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

B.4.5.4 Core-Multi-Processing (Only when supported by the CPU)

Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to Intel's website for more information.) The options are Disabled and Enabled.

B.4.5.5 Machine Checking (Only when supported by the CPU)

Set to Enabled to activate the function of Machine Checking and allow the CPU to detect and report hardware (machine) errors via a set of model-specific registers (MSRs). The options are Disabled and Enabled.

B.4.5.6 Thermal Management 2 (Only when supported by the CPU)

Set to Enabled to use Thermal Management 2 (TM2), which will lower CPU voltage and frequency when the CPU temperature reaches a predefined overheat threshold. Set to Disabled to use Thermal Manager 1 (TM1), allowing CPU clocking to be regulated via CPU Internal Clock modulation when the CPU temperature reaches the overheat threshold.

B.4.5.7 C1 Enhanced Mode (Only when supported by the CPU)

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Set to Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State to lower CPU voltage/frequency to

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prevent overheat. The options are Enabled and Disabled. [Please refer to the Intel website for detailed information.]

B.4.5.8 Execute Disable Bit (Only when supported by the CPU)

Set to Enabled to enable Execute Disable Bit and allow the processor to classify areas in memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, and thus preventing a worm or a virus from inserting and creating a flood of codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.

[This feature is available when your OS and your CPU support the function of Execute Disable Bit.]

The options are Disabled and Enabled. [For more information regarding hardware/software support for this function, please

refer to the Intel and Microsoft websites.]

BIOS Setup Utility

Advanced Setup

B.4.5.9 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Only when supported by the CPU)

The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

B.4.5.10 Hardware Prefetch (Only when supported by the CPU)

Set to this option to enabled to enable the hardware components that are used in conjunction with software programs to prefetch data in order to shorten execution cycles and maximize data processing efficiency.

The options are Disabled and Enabled.

B.4.5.11 PECI Absent Alarm (Only when supported by the CPU)

If set to Enabled, the PECI Absent Alarm will be activated if the function of PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) is not available for the onboard processes or for the motherboard. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

B.4.5.12 Intel Virtualization Technology (Only when supported by the CPU)

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ing multiple “virtual” systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power of f and restart the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’ s web site for detailed information.

B.4.5.13 Intel EIST Support (Only when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and allow the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.

The options are Enabled and Disabled. [Please refer to the Intel website for detailed information.]

B.4.6 X I/O Device Configuration

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

B.4.6.1 KBC Clock Input

This setting allows you to select clock frequency for KBC. The options are 6MHz, 8MHz, 12MHz, and 16MHz.

B.4.6.2 Serial Port A

This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS- or OS-controlled).

B.4.6.3 Base I/O Address

This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port A. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, and 2E8.

B.4.6.4 Interrupt

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This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port A. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.

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B.4.6.5 Serial Port B

This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, Auto (BIOS controlled) and OS Controlled.

B.4.6.6 Mode

This setting allows you to set the type of device that will be connected to serial port B. The options are Normal and IR (for an infrared device).

B.4.6.7 Base I/O Address

This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port B. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8.

B.4.6.8 Interrupt

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This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port B. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.

B.4.6.9 Floppy Disk Controller

This setting allows you to assign control of the floppy disk controller. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS- and OS-controlled).

B.4.6.10 Base I/O Address

This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for the floppy port. The options are Primary and Secondary.

B.4.7 X DMI Event Logging

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

B.4.7.1 Event Log Validity

This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting.

B.4.7.2 Event Log Capacity

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This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity. It is not a setting.

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B.4.7.3 View DMI Event Log

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

B.4.7.4 Event Logging

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable event logging.

B.4.7.5 ECC Event Logging

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable ECC event logging.

B.4.7.6 Mark DMI Events as Read

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

B.4.7.7 Clear All DMI Event Logs

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

B.4.8 X Console Redirection

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.

B.4.8.1 COM Port Address

This item allows you to specify which COM port to redirect the console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B.

This setting can also be Disabled.

B.4.8.2 BAUD Rate

This item allows you to select the BAUD rate for console redirection. The options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, and 115.2K.

B.4.8.3 Console Type

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This item allows you to choose from the available options to select the console type for console redirection.

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The options are VT100, VT100 (8 bit), PC-ANSI (7 bit), PC ANSI, VT100+, VTUTF8, and ASCII.

B.4.8.4 Flow Control

This item allows you to select the flow control for console redirection. The options are: None, XON/XOFF, and CTS/RTS.

B.4.8.5 Console Connection

This item allows you to decide how console redirection is to be connected: either Direct or Via Modem.

B.4.8.6 Continue CR after POST

This allows you to choose whether to continue with console redirection after the POST routine.

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The options are On and Off.

B.4.9 X Hardware Monitor Logic [Alternative 1]

Note: The Phoenix BIOS will automatically de tect the type of CPU(s) and hardware monitoring chip used on the motherboard and will display the Hardware Monitoring Screen accordingly. Your Hardware Monitoring Screen may contain information such as that shown on this page (Alternative 1), on page B-21 (Alternative 2), or on page B-22 (Alternative 3), depending on the type of CPU(s) and HW Monitoring chip you are using.

B.4.9.1 CPU Temperature Threshold

This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold.

The options are 70oC, 75oC, 80oC, and 85oC. Highlight the entry and hit <Enter> to see monitor data for the following items:

• CPU1 Temperature

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• CPU1 Second Core Temperature

• CPU2 Temperature

• CPU2 Second Core Temperature

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• System Temperature

• Fan1–Fan8 Speeds—If the Auto Fan Control feature is enabled, the BIOS will automatically display the status of the fans indicated in this item.

Note: In the Windows OS environment, the Supero Doctor III settings take precedence over the BIOS settings. When first installed, Supero Doctor III adopts the temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doctor, since the SD III settings override the BIOS settings. For the Windows OS to adopt the BIOS temperature threshold settings, please change the SD III settings to be the same as those set in the BIOS.

B.4.9.2 Fan Speed Control Modes

This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vise versa.

If the option is set to “3-pin fan”, the fan speed is controlled by voltage. Select “Disable” to disable the fan speed control function to allow the onboard fans to constantly run at full speed (12V) all the time. The Options are:

1. Disable

2. 3-pin (Server)

3. 3-pin (Workstation)

B.4.9.3 Voltage Monitoring

The following items will be monitored and displayed:

• P12V_VR0

• P12V_VR1

• FSB VTT

• PXH-V Vcore

•ES2B Vcore

• CPU1 Vcore

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• CPU2 Vcore

• P3V3

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B.4.10 X Hardware Monitor Logic [Alternative 2]

B.4.10.1 CPU Temperature Threshold

This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold.

The options are 70oC, 75oC, 80oC, and 85oC. Highlight the entry and hit <Enter> to see monitor data for the following items:

• CPU1 Temperature

• CPU1 Second Core

• CPU2 Temperature

• CPU2 Second Core

• System Temperature

• Fan1-Fan8 Speeds—If the feature of Auto Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS

will automatically display the status of the fans indicated in this item.

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B.4.10.2 Fan Speed Control Modes

Select “3-pin” to allow the fan speed to be controlled by voltage. Select “Disable” to disable the fan speed control function to allow the onboard fans to run at the full speed (12V) at all the time. The Options are:

1. Disable

2. 3-pin (Server)

3. 3-pin (Workstation)

B.4.10.3 Voltage Monitoring

The following items will be monitored and displayed:

•Vcore A

•Vcore B

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• -12V

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• P1V5

• +3.3V

• +12V

•5Vsb

• 5VDD

• P_VTT

• Vbat

B.4.11 X Hardware Monitor Logic [Alternative 3]

B.4.11.1 CPU Temperature Threshold

This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold.

The hardcode default setting is 80oC. Highlight the entry and hit <Enter> to see monitor data for the following items:

• CPU1 Temperature

• CPU1 Second Core

• CPU2 Temperature

• CPU2 Second Core

B.4.11.2 Temperature Monitoring (If supported by the CPU)

Highlight the entry and hit <Enter> to see monitor data for the following PECI (Platform Environment Control Interface) items:

• PECI Agent 1 Temperature

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• PECI Agent 2 Temperature

• PECI Agent 3 Temperature

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• PECI Agent 4 Temperature

• System Temperature

• Fan1-Fan8 Speeds—If the feature of Auto Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS

will automatically display the status of the fans indicated in this item.

B.4.11.3 Fan Speed Control Modes

If the option is set to “3-pin fan”, the fan speed is controlled by voltage. Select “Disable” to disable the fan speed control function to allow the onboard fans to run at the full speed (12V) all of the time. The Options are:

1. Disable

2. 3-pin (Server)

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Advanced Setup

3. 3-pin (Workstation)

B.4.11.4 Voltage Monitoring

The following items will be monitored and displayed:

•Vcore A:

•Vcore B:

• -12V

• P1V5

• +3.3V

• +12V

•5Vsb

• 5VDD

• P_VTT

•Vbat

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B.4.12 X IPMI (Only when an IPMI card is installed)

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Figure B-3. The Advanced BIOS Setup IPMI Submenu

B.4.12.1 IPMI Specification Version

This item displays the current IPMI Version.

B.4.12.2 Firmware Version

This item displays the current Firmware Version.

B.4.12.3 System Event Logging

Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Disabled, the system will continue to log events received via system interface. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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B.4.12.4 Clear System Event Logging

Enabling this function to force the BIOS to clear the system event logs during the next cold boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

B.4.12.5 Existing Event Log Number

This item displays the number of the existing event log.

B.4.12.6 Event Log Control

System Firmware Progress Enable this function to log POST progress. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

BIOS POST Errors Enable this function to log POST errors. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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Advanced Setup

B.4.12.7 BIOS POST Watch Dog

Set to Enabled to enable POST Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

B.4.12.8 OS Boot Watch Dog

Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

B.4.12.9 Timer for Loading OS (Minutes)

This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank. The default setting is 10 (minutes).

[Ignore this option when OS Boot Watch Dog is set to “Disabled”.]

B.4.12.10Time Out Option

This feature allows the user to determine what action to take in an event of a system boot failure. The options are No Action, Reset, Power Off, and Power Cycles.

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B.4.13 X System Event Log/System Event Log (List Mode)

These options display the System Event Log (SEL) and System Event Log (SEL) in List Mode. Items include:

• SEL (System Event Log) Entry Number

• SEL Record ID

• SEL Record Type

• Time Stamp

• Generator ID

• SEL Message Revision

• Sensor Type

•Sensor Number

• SEL Event Type

• Event Description

• SEL Event Data.

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Figure B-4. The System Event Log Submenu

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B.4.14 X Realtime Sensor Data

This feature displays information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speed, and voltages of various components.

BIOS Setup Utility

Advanced Setup

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Figure B-5. The Realtime Sensor Data Submenu

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B.5 Security Settings

Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the display shown in Figure B-6. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the entry using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.

Figure B-6. The BIOS Setup Security Submenu

B.5.1 Supervisor Password Is:

This entry displays whether a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system.

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B.5.2 User Password Is:

This item displays whether a user password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a user password has been entered for the system.

B.5.3 Set Supervisor Password

When the item “Set Supervisor Password” is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When prompted, type the supervisor password in the dialogue box to set or to change the supervisor password, which allows access to the BIOS.

B.5.4 Set User Password

When the item “Set User Password” is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When prompted, type the user password in the dialogue box to set or to change the user password, which allows access to the system at boot-up.

BIOS Setup Utility

Security Settings

B.5.5 Password on Boot

This setting allows you to require a password to be entered when the system boots up. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required).

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B.6 Boot Settings

Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the display shown in Figure B-7. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the “Item Specific Help” window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section.

Figure B-7. The BIOS Setup Boot Submenu

B.6.1 Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders

The devices included in the boot list section (above) are bootable devices listed in the sequence of boot order as specified. The boot functions for the devices included in the candidate list (above) are currently disabled. Use a <+> key or a <–> key to move the device up or down. Use the <f> key or the <r> key to specify the type of an USB device, either fixed or removable. You can select one item from the boot list and hit the <x> key to remove it from the list of bootable devices (to make its resource available for other bootable devices). Subsequently, you can select an item from the candidate list and hit the <x> key to remove it from the candidate list and put it in the boot list. This item will then become a bootable device. See details on how to change the priority of boot order of devices in the “Item Specific Help” window.

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B.7 Exit

Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the display shown in Figure B-8. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section.

BIOS Setup Utility

Exit

Figure B-8. The BIOS Setup Exit Submenu

B.7.1 Exit Saving Changes

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you have made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.

B.7.2 Exit Discarding Changes

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any changes you may have made.

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B.7.3 Load Setup Defaults

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to load the default settings for all items in the BIOS Setup. These are the safest settings to use.

B.7.4 Discard Changes

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to discard (cancel) any changes you have made. You will remain in the Setup utility.

B.7.5 Save Changes

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you have made. You will remain in the Setup utility.

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B.8 BIOS POST Messages

During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages.

Failure Fixed Disk

Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.

Stuck key

Stuck key on keyboard.

Keyboard error

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BIOS POST Messages

Keyboard not working.

Keyboard Controller Failed

Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller.

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch

Unlock the system to proceed.

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run SETUP

Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup

Shadow Ram Failed at offset: nnnn

Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected.

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

System RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected.

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

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Extended memory is not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn.

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System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP

The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the system.

System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

The system CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer.

System timer error

The timer test has failed. Repair of system board is required.

Real time clock error

The Real-Time Clock fails the BIOS hardware test. This may require board repair.

Check date and time settings

The BIOS found date or time out of range and reset the Real-Time Clock. This may require setting the legal date (1991-2099).

Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

The previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers to run Setup. If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of wait states, improper Setup settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot. Run Setup and verify that the waitstate configuration is correct. This error is cleared the next time the system is booted.

Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS

The memory size that was found by POST differed from the CMOS.

Diskette drive A error Diskette drive B error

Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive is attached correctly.

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BIOS Setup Utility

BIOS POST Messages

Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

The type of floppy drive A: is not correctly identified in Setup.

Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP

The type of floppy drive B: is not correctly identified in Setup.

System cache error - Cache disabled

The RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache (call your dealer.) A disabled cache slows system performance considerably.

CPU ID:

This is the CPU socket number for a Multi-Processor error.

EISA CMOS not writeable

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.

DMA Test Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers.

Software NMI Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt).

Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed

ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.

device Address Conflict There is an address conflict for the specified device.

Allocation Error for: device

Run the ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve a resource conflict for the specified device.

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CD ROM Drive

Identify the CD ROM Drive.

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Entering SETUP . . .

Starting the Setup program.

Failing Bits: nnnn

The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address that failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. See errors 230, 231, or 232 above for offset address of the failure in System, Extended, or Shadow memory.

Fixed Disk n

Fixed disk n (0-3) is identified.

Invalid System Configuration Data

There is a problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.

I/O device IRQ conflict

There is an I/O device IRQ conflict error.

PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen:

The PS/2 Mouse that is installed.

nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes that successfully tested.

nnnn Cache SRAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes that successfully tested.

nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes that successfully tested.

nnnn kB System RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes that successfully tested.

One or more I2O Block Storage Devices were excluded from the Setup Boot Menu

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There was not enough room in the IPL table to display all installed I2O block-storage devices.

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BIOS Setup Utility

BIOS POST Messages

Operating system not found

The operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.

Parity Check 1 nnnn

A parity error was found on the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. Parity is a method for checking errors in binary data. A parity error indicates that some data has been corrupted.

Parity Check 2 nnnn

A parity error was found on the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????.

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous

This is displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or <F2> to enter Setup and change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM; i.e., an add-on card). Write down and follow the information shown on the screen.

Press <F2> to enter Setup

An optional message displayed during POST, which can be turned off in Setup.

PS/2 Mouse:

PS/2 mouse identified.

Run the I2O Configuration Utility

One or more unclaimed block storage devices have the Configuration Request bit set in the LCT. Run an I2O Configuration Utility (e.g., the SAC utility).

System BIOS shadowed

The system BIOS is copied to shadow RAM.

UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn

Display the address nnnn of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the BIOS that can be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.

Video BIOS shadowed

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Installation

C.1 Introduction

Welcome to the Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® Installation Guide. This guide contains useful information to assist you during the installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux via CDROM device. From fundamental concepts such as installation preparation to the step-by-step installation procedure.

Appendix

C.2 Installation

C.2.1 BIOS Configuration

Before beginning to install, please check your bios settings.

1. Make sure that the system is set to boot from “cdrom device” under boot

menu.

2. Make sure the operating system selection under advanced menu is set to

“Linux” or “other” for Linux installation.

C.2.2 Installing from CD-ROM

To install Red Hat Enterprise Linux from a CD-ROM, insert the Red Hat Enterprise

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Linux CD into your CD-ROM drive and boot the system. The system will boot from CD-ROM and display the “Boot” prompt. Press [Enter], after which the following message appears:

Note: The CD-ROM is required when booting the installation program, and again after subsequent CD-ROMs has been processed.

The Welcome screen does not prompt you for any input. Read over the help text in the left panel for additional instructions and information on where to register your Red Hat Enterprise Linux product. Notice the Hide Help button at the bottom left corner of the screen. The help screen is open by default. To minimize the help text, click on Hide Help.

Click on the Next button to continue with “Language Selection”.

“Welcome to Red Hat Enterprise Linux”

C.2.2.1 Language Selection

Using your mouse, select a language to use for the installation (see Figure C-1) Selecting the appropriate language also helps target your time zone configuration later in the installation. The installation program tries to select the appropriate time zone based on what you specify on this screen.

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Figure C-1. Language Selection

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After you select the appropriate language, click Next to continue with “Keyboard Configuration”.

C.2.2.2 Keyboard Selection

Using your mouse, select the correct layout type (for example, U.S. English) for the keyboard you would prefer to use for the installation and as the system default (see Figure C-2). Once you have made your selection, click Next to continue with “Disk Partitioning Setup.

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C.2.2.3 Select Disk Partitioning Setup

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Figure C-2. Keyboard Selection

Partitioning allows you to divide your hard drive into isolated sections, where each section behaves as its own hard drive. Partitioning is particularly useful if you run multiple operating systems. If you are not sure how you want your system to be partitioned.

On this screen (see Figure C-3 on page C-4), you can choose to perform automatic partitioning, or manual partitioning using Disk Druid.

Automatic partitioning allows you to perform an installation without having to partition your drive(s) yourself. If you do not feel comfortable with partitioning your sys-

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tem, it is recommended that you do not choose to partition manually and instead let the installation program partition for you. To partition manually, choose the Disk

Druid partitioning tool.

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Figure C-3. Disk Partitioning

Note: If you receive an error after the Disk Partitioning Setup phase of the installation saying something similar to:

The partition table on device hda was unreadable. To create new partitions, the disk must first be initialized, causing the loss of ALL DATA on this drive.

As a result, you may not have a partition table on that drive or the partition table that is on the drive may not be recognizable by the partitioning software used in the installation program.

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C.2.2.4 Automatic Partitioning

Automatic partitioning (see Figure C-4) allows you to have some control concerning what data is removed (if any) from your system.

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Figure C-4. Automatic Partitioning

Your options are: Remove all Linux partitions on this system. Select this option to remove only

Linux partitions (partitions created from a previous Linux installation). This does not remove other partitions you may have on your hard drive(s) (such as VFAT or FAT32 partitions).

Remove all partitions on this system. Select this option to remove all partitions on your hard drive(s) (this includes partitions created by other operating systems such as Windows VFAT or NTFS partitions).

Note: If you select this option, all data on the selected hard drive(s) is removed by the installation program.

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Also, do not select this option if you have information that you want to keep on the hard drive(s) where you are installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Keep all partitions and use existing free space. Select this option to retain your current data and partitions, assuming you have enough free space available on your hard drive(s).

Using your mouse, choose the hard drive(s) on which you want Red Hat Enterprise Linux to be installed. If you have two or more hard drives, you can choose which hard drive(s) should contain this installation. Unselected hard drives, and any data on them, are not touched.

Note: If you have a RAID card, be aware that some BIOS do not support booting from the RAID card. In cases such as these, the /boot/ partition must be created on a partition outside of the RAID array, such as on a separate hard drive. An internal hard drive is necessary to use for partition creation with problematic RAID cards.

A /boot/ partition is also necessary for software RAID setups. If you have chosen to automatically partition your system, you should select Review and manually edit your /boot/ partition.

To review and make any necessary changes to the part itions created by automatic partitioning, select the Review option. After selecting Review and clicking Next to move forward, the partitions created for you in Disk Druid appear. You can make modifications to these partitions if they do not meet your needs.

Click Next once you have made your selections to proceed.

C.2.2.5 Partitioning Your System

If you choose automatic partitioning and did not select Review, skip and go ahead. If you choose automatic partitioning and selected Review, you can either accept the

current partition settings (click Next), or modify the setup using Disk Druid, the manual partitioning tool.

If you choose to partition manually, you must tell the installation program where to install Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This is done by defining mount points for one or more disk partitions in which Red Hat Enterprise Linux is installed. You may also need to create and/or delete partitions at this time.

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C.2.2.6 Adding Partitions

To add a new partition, select the New button. The following dialog box appears:

Figure C-5. Disk Setup

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Figure C-6. Add Partition

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Mount Point: Enter the partition's mount point. For example, if this partition should be the root partition, enter /; enter /boot for the /boot partition, and so on. You can also use the pull-down menu to choose the correct mount point for your partition.

File System Type: Using the pull-down menu, select the appropriate file system type for this partition

Allowable Drives: This field contains a list of the hard disks installed on your system. If a hard disk's box is highlighted, then a desired partition can be created on that hard disk. If the box is not checked, then the partition will never be created on that hard disk. By using different checkbox settings, you can have Disk Druid place partitions where you need them, or let Disk Druid decide where partitions should go.

Size (MB): Enter the size (in megabytes) of the partition. Note, this field starts with 100 MB; unless changed; only a 100 MB partition will be created.

Additional Size Options: Choose whether to keep this partition at a fixed size, to allow it to “grow” (fill up the available hard drive space) to a certain point, or to allow it to grow to fill any remaining hard drive space available.

If you choose Fill all space up to (MB), you must give size constraints in the field to the right of this option. This allows you to keep a certain amount of space free on your hard drive for future use.

Force to be a primary partition: Select whether the partition you are creating should be one of the first four partitions on the hard drive. If unselected, the partition is created as a logical partition.

OK: Select OK once you are satisfied with the settings and wish to create the partition.

Cancel: Select Cancel if you do not want to create the partition.

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C.2.2.7 Boot Loader Configuration

To boot the system without boot media, you usually need to install a boot loader. A boot loader is the first software program (see Figure C-7) that runs when a computer starts. It is responsible for loading and transferring control to the operating system kernel software. The kernel, in turn, initializes the rest of the operating system.

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Figure C-7. Boot Loader Configuration

GRUB (Grand Unified Bootloader), which is installed by default, is a very powerful boot loader.

GRUB can load a variety of free operating systems, as well as proprietary operating systems with chain-loading (the mechanism for loading unsupported operating systems, such as DOS or Windows, by loading another boot loader).

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C.2.2.8 Advanced Boot Loader Configuration

Now that you have chosen which boot loader to install, you can also determine where you want the boot loader to be installed. You may install the boot loader in one of two places:

The master boot record (MBR). This is the recommended place to install a boot loader, unless the MBR already starts another operating system loader, such as System Commander. The MBR is a special area on your hard drive that is automatically loaded by your computer's BIOS, and is the earliest point at which the boot loader can take control of the boot process. If you install it in the MBR, when your machine boots, GRUB presents a boot prompt. You can then boot Red Hat Enterprise Linux or any other operating system that you have configured the boot loader to boot.

The first sector of your boot partition. This is recommended if you are already using another boot loader on your system. In this case, your other boot loader takes control first. You can then configure that boot loader to start GRUB, which then boots Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

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Figure C-8. Advanced Boot Loader Configuration

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Instructions

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Preface

1.2 Storage Expansion Subsystem

1.3 Specifications

1.3.1 General

1.3.2 Environmental

1.3.2.1 Shock

1.3.2.2 Electrostatic Discharge

1.3.2.3 Noise Level

1.3.3 Regulatory Compliance

1.3.4 RoHS Compliance

1.3.5 Hazardous Materials

1.3.6 CPU Blade

1.3.7 I/O Blade

1.4 Packaging and Shipping

2.1 Installation Procedures

2.1.1 Subrack Installation

2.1.2 CoolShell CS-3U Installation

2.1.3 Multiple Video Displays

2.1.4 Audio Connection

2.2 Operation

2.2.1 Operation with Factory-Installed Linux

A.1 CPU Blade

A.1.1 Power & Reset Connector

A.1.2 PCI-Express Connector

A.1.3 Clock & I2C Bus Connector (Firewire 1394)

A.1.4 Stereo Audio Connectors

A.2 I/O Blade

A.2.1 USB 2.0 Connectors

A.2.2 DVI Video Output Connector

A.2.3 Stereo Goggle Connector

A.3 Media Module

A.3.1 Copper Gigabit Ethernet Ports

A.3.2 Optical Gigabit Ethernet Ports

A.3.3 USB 2.0 Connectors

A.4 Storage Expansion Subsystem

A.4.1 Power & Reset Connector

A.4.2 PCI-Express Connector

A.4.3 Clock & I2C Bus Connector (Firewire 1394)

B.1 Introduction

B.1.1 System BIOS

B.1.2 How To Change the Configuration Data

B.1.3 Starting the Setup Utility

B.2 Running Setup

B.3 Main BIOS Setup

B.3.1 Main Setup Features

B.3.1.1 System Time

B.3.1.2 System Date

B.3.1.3 BIOS Date

B.3.1.4 Legacy Diskette A

B.3.1.10 System Memory

B.3.1.11 Extended Memory

B.4 Advanced Setup

B.4.1.1 Quick Boot Mode

B.4.1.2 Quiet Boot Mode

B.4.1.3 POST Errors

B.4.1.4 ACPI Mode

B.4.1.5 Power Button Behavior

B.4.1.6 Resume On Modem Ring

B.4.1.7 Power Loss Control

B.4.1.8 Watch Dog

B.4.1.9 Summary Screen

B.4.2.1 Cache System BIOS Area

B.4.2.2 Cache Video BIOS Area

B.4.2.3 Cache Base 0-512K

B.4.2.4 Cache Base 512K-640K

B.4.2.5 Cache Extended Memory

B.4.2.6 Discrete MTRR Allocation

B.4.3.2 Onboard SCSI OPROM Configure

B.4.3.3 PCI Parity Error Forwarding

B.4.3.4 Reset Configuration Data

B.4.3.6 Slot#6 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot E1 x8, Slot E2 x4 and Slot E3 x8

B.5 Security Settings