SGI® Octane™ III Deskside Workstation System User’s Guide Document Number 007-5630-001
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Contents List of Figures . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Introduction and Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ESD and Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Quick Setup Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Unpacking the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Choosing a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 2. System Operation and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Operating Location Considerations . System Precautions . 3. 4. vi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . Troubleshooting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Enclosure Power Supply Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 System Fan Failure . . . . .
Contents Advanced Setup Configurations. Boot Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Quick Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Quiet Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 AddOn ROM Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Bootup Num-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Crystal Beach/Direct Memory Access (DMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Crystal Beach/ Direct Cache Access (DCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Intel VT-d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 . . . SouthBridge Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Legacy USB Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 USB 2.
Contents ACPI Version Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 ACPI APIC Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 APIC ACPI SCI IRQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Headless Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 High Performance Event Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Trusted Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Mark all events as read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Clear event log . Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Boot Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Boot Device Priority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hard Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Figures 007-5630-001 Figure 1-1 Octane III Unpacking Example . . . . . . . 3 Figure 1-2 Octane III Deskside Workstation Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . 5 Figure 1-3 Pushing the Enable Power Switch . . . . . . . . 6 Figure 1-4 Octane III Deskside Workstation Fan Locations. . . . . . . . 12 Figure 1-5 Example Functional Block Diagram of an Octane III Xeon System Board . 16 Figure 2-1 System Power Supply Status LED . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 1. Introduction and Overview This chapter provides an overview of your SGI Octane III deskside workstation system’s main features. Operating precautions are provided in this chapter, followed by quick setup information and a general overview of the product. Before operating your system, familiarize yourself with the safety information in the following section. ESD and Safety Precautions Caution: Observe all ESD precautions. Failure to do so can result in damage to the equipment.
1: Introduction and Overview Quick Setup Procedures Use the information in the following subsections to get your Octane III unpacked, set up and working in your office or lab environment. If your system ships with hardware, software or media not listed in this guide, please see its accompanying documentation for installation instructions. Unpacking the System Open the SGI Octane III system packaging container and inspect all shipped items for evidence of mishandling during transit.
Quick Setup Procedures Save the boxes and packing materials and reverse the previous steps if repacking is needed.
1: Introduction and Overview Choosing a Site The Silicon Graphics Octane III deskside workstation operates reliably within normal air conditioned office or lab environments. Select a site that meets these criteria: • Near two properly earthed, grounded, three-pronged power outlets, as follows: – In the U.S. and Canada: two single-phase NEMA 5-15R outlets for 100-120 V. Connectors will differ for 200-240 V applications.
Quick Setup Procedures System Connections and Power On Once you have located the system in its operating environment, use the following steps and illustrations to connect to monitor/keyboard/mouse, Ethernet, power and optional components: 1. Connect the keyboard and mouse to USB-N-A connectors on the rear of the enclosure, see Figure 1-2. If you are using a workstation with two independent “heads” (a second internal tray), connect the second keyboard and mouse to USB-N-B connectors. 2.
1: Introduction and Overview Caution: The power supply cords are used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the sockets/outlets are located or installed near the equipment and are easily accessible. The system starts and displays a welcome message. After that, a series of power-on self-test (POST) messages appear. The POST messages indicate whether or not the system is running correctly.
Quick Setup Procedures Power-On Problems If the system does not boot after you enable power, check the following factors that might have caused the boot failure: • The external power cables may be loosely connected. Check the power cable connections from the power source to the power sockets on the rear panel. Make sure that the cables are properly connected and in good condition. • No power comes from the grounded power outlet. Ask an electrician to check your power outlet.
1: Introduction and Overview System Overview The Octane III deskside graphics workstation is comprised of a stand-alone enclosure that can be configured as a single or two-head deskside workstation. Depending on the configuration ordered, the system holds one or two 3U compute/graphics “trays” that house processors, DIMMs, power supplies, hard drives and graphics or I/O options. Octane III enclosures are mounted on castors so they can be moved within the office or lab environment.
System Overview I/O Panel Overview Table 1-1 lists the standard and optional connectors used with the Octane III deskside workstation.
1: Introduction and Overview See the information in Chapter 3 for additional technical descriptions of the individual connector types available on the Octane III system. Physical Specifications Table 1-2 shows the physical specifications for the Silicon Graphics Octane III system. See Appendix A in this guide for additional system operating specifications. Table 1-2. Silicon Graphics Octane III Physical Specifications Feature Specification Dimensions: height width depth 26.5 in. (67.
Upgrading or Replacing Components Upgrading or Replacing Components The SGI Octane III Deskside Workstation Component Replacement Guide (P/N 007-5650-00x), describes how to install or replace the following components in an SGI Octane III deskside workstation: • Memory DIMMs • PCIe cards • Disk drives • System fans • Power supplies Service personnel should use the procedures in the guide to upgrade system components or replace failing components.
1: Introduction and Overview Front view Rear view SERIAL-A SERIAL-B VGA-A VGA-B DVI-0-A DVI-0-B DVI-1-A DVI-1-B DVI-2-A DVI-2-B DVI-3-A DVI-3-B GIGE-0-A GIGE-0-B GIGE-1-A GIGE-1-B 3D-A USB-0-A USB-0-B USB-1-A USB-1-B USB-2-A USB-2-B Fans Figure 1-4 12 3D-B Fans Octane III Deskside Workstation Fan Locations 007-5630-001
Nodeboard Features Nodeboard Features At the heart of each 3U-high Octane III compute/graphics/storage tray lies one multi-processor based node board. At time of publication, these node boards were based on Intel chipsets. Check with your SGI sales or service representative for information on AMD based compute products available from SGI. The following subsections describe some example features of the boards.
1: Introduction and Overview Serial ATA Each node board chipset includes a Serial ATA controller. Some workstation boards use the ICH10R chipset for up to six Gb/s SATA drive transfers. The SATA drives are connected to power, bus termination and configuration settings on each tray. Optional SATA RAID may be supported depending on the configuration you ordered. Contact your sales or service provider to order a specific RAID upgrade if your system was not ordered with that option.
Nodeboard Features InfiniBand Depending on the configuration you ordered, your SGI Octane III may be available with an optional internal InfiniBand port at QDR (quad-data rate) speeds. Note that there is no provision for external InfiniBand ports on the Octane III deskside system. InfiniBand is a scalable serial communications link intended for connecting processors with high-speed peripherals or other systems.
1: Introduction and Overview D B QPI PROCESSOR#0 PROCESSOR#1 C F QPI PCI-E x16 PCI-E x16 PCI-E x16 QPI Port0 Ports 2,1 Port1 Ports #3-6 D E F Intel 5520 Ports #7-10 IOH 36D PCI-E x4 Ports #1-2 ESI CLINK VF016 SST25 SPI DMI CLINK ICH10R PCI Winbond BMC/VGA PE 4-1 PE 5 LPC DDR II E #1 #1 #1 DDR3 DIMM A #2 #2 #2 DDR3 DIMM C DDR3 DIMM B #2 #2 #2 PCI-E x16 A PCI-E x16 DDR3 DIMM #1 #1 #1 SATA Intel 82576 RJ45 RJ45 SATA #1 SATA #2 SATA #3 SATA #4 SATA #5 SATA #6 LPCIO W83527
Chapter 2 2. System Operation and Troubleshooting The first half of this chapter describes the basic operating steps needed to keep your SGI Octane III system up and running properly. The second half of this chapter provides you with some basic troubleshooting advice. Use these sections to eliminate simple problems or obtain information that may be needed by your service provider.
2: System Operation and Troubleshooting System Precautions If you have not already done so, review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 1. The system’s power supplies should be connected to a high-quality power source that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges. For extra protection, use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the system’s power supplies from power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure.
Troubleshooting the System Table 2-1 Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Problem Description Recommended Action The Fault LED of a populated PCI slot is illuminated (on). If the fault LED remains on, consult the SGI Octane III Deskside Workstation Component Replacement Guide and re-seat or replace the PCI card. The fault LED of a hard disk drive is on. Consult the SGI Octane III Deskside Workstation Component Replacement Guide to replace the drive.
2: System Operation and Troubleshooting System Fan Failure If one of the 12 fans that cool the main enclosure fails, you should be able to visually identify the problem unit by looking through the perforated sheet metal, see Figure 2-2. The system can run with a single fan failure, but it should be replaced as soon as possible. The SGI Octane III Deskside Workstation Component Replacement Guide has information on fan replacement.
Chapter 3 3. System I/O Interfaces Overview This chapter provides a technical overview of the standard and optional interfaces available on your SGI Octane III workstation. The system’s I/O connectors are described and illustrated. Rear I/O Connectors As described in Chapter 1, all the system’s I/O interfaces are situated on the upper rear portion of the Octane III enclosure.
3: System I/O Interfaces Overview USB Type A Connector Figure 3-2 shows the pinouts for the USB type A connectors used for USB ports on the rear panel of the Octane III system. The USB ports are used for connecting keyboard, mouse and other USB compatible devices to your system. 1 2 Figure 3-2 3 4 Pin Number Locations for USB Type A Connector Table 3-1 lists the pin assignments for each connector on the USB interface.
Rear I/O Connectors VGA Video Interface Every Octane III deskside workstation comes with two 15-pin VGA video connectors, see Figure 3-3 for an example and Table 3-2. The VGA-A interface is connected directly to the primary system compute/graphics tray, the second connector (VGA-B) is optional.
3: System I/O Interfaces Overview RJ-45 (Ethernet) Connectors Figure 3-4 shows an example of the RJ-45 connectors used on the Octane III with its pin assignments called out. Pin 4 Pin 3 Pin 6 Pin 2 Pin 7 Pin 1 Figure 3-4 Pin 5 Pin 8 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments Table 3-3 shows the pin assignments for the RJ-45 connector used on the I/O panel of the Octane III system.
Rear I/O Connectors DB9 Serial Connector Figure 3-5 shows the DB9 connector pin assignments. This connector may be used as a “dumb” RS-232 style console port for connecting to the primary or optional compute tray.
3: System I/O Interfaces Overview DVI-I Video/Monitor Port Figure 3-6 shows the pinouts for the DVI-I video ports. C4 C3 24 17 9 C5 8 1 C2 C1 Figure 3-6 DVI-I Port and Pinouts Table 3-4 shows the port pinout assignments for the DVI-I port(s).
Rear I/O Connectors Stereo-Sync Connector The round stereo-sync (also called StereoView) connectors are located between the deskside workstation’s USB and DVI ports. Connector 3D-A is standard, while connector 3D-B is usable when an optional second compute/graphics tray is installed in the system. Figure 3-7 shows an example stereo-sync connector with the signal pins called out. 1 3 2 Figure 3-7 Stereo-Sync Connector Example Table 3-5 provides the pin functions for the stereo-sync connector.
Chapter 4 4. BIOS Information This chapter describes the functions and features of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the SGI Octane III deskside workstation. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be updated as needed; check with your SGI sales or service representative for information on updates. This chapter covers basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens. Important: The BIOS information in this chapter is applicable to Intel Xeon based workstations only.
4: BIOS Information The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys". Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility "hot keys" can be used at any time during the setup navigation process. These keys include , , , , arrow keys, etc. Note: Options printed in Bold are default settings. How To Change the Configuration Data The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility.
Main Setup Figure 4-1 System Overview Main BIOS Setup Example Screen System Time/System Update Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System. Date using the arrow keys. Key in new values through the keyboard and press . Press the key to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.
4: BIOS Information • BIOS Build Date: This item displays the date when this BIOS was completed. • AMI BIOS Core Version: This item displays the revision number of the AMI BIOS Core upon which your BIOS was built. Processor The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of the processor used in your system: • CPU Type: This item displays the type of CPU used in the motherboard. • Speed: This item displays the speed of the CPU detected by the BIOS.
Advanced Setup Configurations Figure 4-2 Advanced Settings Example Screen Boot Features This section describes the Boot Features options. Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: The default option is highlighted in bold face throughout this chapter.
4: BIOS Information Quiet Boot This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Enabled and Disabled. AddOn ROM Display Mode This sets the display mode for Option ROM. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current. Bootup Num-Lock This feature selects the Power-on state for Numlock key. The options are Off and On.
Advanced Setup Configurations Power Button Function If set to Instant_Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set to 4_Second_Override, the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are Instant_Off and 4_Second_Override. Restore on AC Power Loss Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Power-Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss.
4: BIOS Information Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will pre fetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or backward manner to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU) The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled.
Advanced Setup Configurations Intel EIST Technology Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disable (Disable GV3) and Enable (Enable GV3). Intel TurboMode Technology (Available when Intel EIST Technology is enabled) Select Enabled to use the Turbo Mode to boost system performance.
4: BIOS Information Advanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below: CPU Bridge Configuration QPI Links Speed This feature selects QPI's data transfer speed. The options are Slow-mode, and Full Speed. QPI Frequency This selects the desired QPI frequency. The options are Auto, 4.800 GT, 5.866GT, 6.400 GT. QPI L0s and L1 This enables the QPI power state to low power. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Advanced Setup Configurations A memory error-correction scheme where the Processor writes corrected data back into the memory block from where it was read by the Processor. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Patrol Scrubbing A memory error-correction scheme that works in the background looking for and correcting resident errors. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Memory ECC Error Threshold This feature allows the user to set the correctable memory ECC error limit for AMI BIOS to handle it.
4: BIOS Information Air Flow This is the air flow speed to the DIMM modules. Each step is one mm/ sec. The default is [1500]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. Altitude This feature defines how many meters above or below sea level the system is located. The options are Sea Level or Below, 1~300, 301~600, 601~900, 901~1200, 1201~1500, 1501~1800, 1801~2100, 2101~2400, 2401~2700, 2701~3000. DIMM Pitch This is the physical space between each DIMM module. Each step is in 1/1000 of an inch.
Advanced Setup Configurations Crystal Beach/ Direct Cache Access (DCA) This feature is available when Crystal Beach/DMA is enabled. This feature works in conjunction with the Intel I/O AT to accelerate the performance of the TOE device. When this feature set to Enabled, it will enhance overall system performance by providing direct cache access for data transferring. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
4: BIOS Information USB 2.0 Controller Mode This setting allows you to select the USB 2.0 Controller mode. The options are Hi-Speed (480 Mbps) and Full Speed (12 Mbps). BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Select Enabled to enable BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface support to provide a workaround solution for an operating system that does not have EHCI Hand-Off support. When enabled, the EHCI Interface will be changed from the BIOS-controlled to the OS-controlled. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Advanced Setup Configurations IDE and SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE devices and displays the following items: SATA#1 Configuration If Compatible is selected, it sets SATA#1 to legacy compatibility mode, while selecting Enhanced sets SATA#1 to native SATA mode. The options are Disabled, Compatible, and Enhanced. Configure SATA#1 as This feature allows the user to select the drive type for SATA#1.
4: BIOS Information submenu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly. The items included in the submenu are: Type Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed, Auto, CD/DVD and ARMD. LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive capacities over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with a 48-bit LBA mode addressing.
Advanced Setup Configurations of 32-Bits. Select Enabled to enable 32-Bit data transfer. DMA Mode Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select SWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs. Select SWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs. Select SWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2.
4: BIOS Information Select UDMA6 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 6. It has a data transfer rate of 133 MBs. The options are Auto, SWDMAn, MWDMAn, and UDMAn. S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T. Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T.
Advanced Setup Configurations PCI Latency Timer This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248. PCI IDE BusMaster When enabled, the BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading/writing to IDE drives. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 or LAN2 Option ROM.
4: BIOS Information Base Address, IRQ This item displays the based address and IRQ of the serial port specified above. The options are COM 1 and COM 2. Serial Port Mode This feature allows the user to set the serial port mode for Console Redirection. The options are 115200 8, n 1; 57600 8, n, 1; 38400 8, n, 1; 19200 8, n, 1; and 9600 8, n, 1. Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection. The options are None, Hardware, and Software.
Advanced Setup Configurations Hardware Health Monitor This feature allows the user to monitor system health and review the status of each item as displayed. CPU Overheat Alarm This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which determines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat. ! Warning: Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold temperature predefined by the CPU manufacturer may result in CPU overheat or system instability.
4: BIOS Information baseline on which the motherboard takes action during different CPU temperature conditions (for example, by increasing CPU Fan speed, triggering the Overheat Alarm, etc). Since CPUs can have different ‘Temperature Tolerances’, the installed CPU can now send information to the motherboard what its ‘Temperature Tolerance’ is, and not the other way around. This results in better CPU thermal management.
Advanced Setup Configurations The system temperature will be displayed (in degrees in Celsius and Fahrenheit) as it is detected by the BIOS. Fan Speed Readings This feature displays the fan speed readings from Fan1 through Fan 8. Fan Speed Control Monitor This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vice versa.
4: BIOS Information APIC ACPI SCI IRQ When this item is set to Enabled, APIC ACPI SCI IRQ is supported by the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Headless Mode This feature is used to enable system to function without a keyboard, monitor or mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Advanced Setup Configurations IPMI Configuration Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole. For more information on the IPMI specifications, please visit Intel's website at www.intel.com. Status of BMC Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) manages the interface between system management software and platform hardware.
4: BIOS Information ! Caution: Any cleared information is unrecoverable. Make absolutely sure that you no longer need any data stored in the log before clearing the BMC Event Log. Set LAN Configuration Set this feature to configure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address as shown in the following graphics. Channel Number - Enter the channel number for the SET LAN Config command. This is initially set to [1]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the Channel Number.
Advanced Setup Configurations MAC Address Configuration Enter the Mac address for this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (for example, 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Parameter Selector Use this feature to select the parameter of your Mac Address configuration. Mac Address The BIOS will automatically enter the Mac address of this machine; however, it may be over-ridden.
4: BIOS Information SEL PEF Configuration PEF Support Select Enabled to enable the function of Platform Event Filter (PEF) which will interpret BMC events and perform actions based on pre-determined settings or events and performs actions based on pre-determined settings or 'traps' under IPMI 1.5 specifications. For example, powering the system down or sending an alert when a triggering event is detected. The default is Disabled.
Advanced Setup Configurations This feature enables or disables startup delay. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PEF Startup Delay Note: Available if the item-PEF Startup is enabled. This sets the pre-determined time to delay PEF after system power-ups and resets. Refer to Table 24.6 of the IPMI 1.5 Specification for more information at www.intel.com. The options are No Delay, 30 sec, 60 sec, 1.5 min, 2.0 min. Event Message for PEF Action Note: Available if the item-PEF Support is enabled.
4: BIOS Information Mark all events as read This option marks all events as read. The options are OK and Cancel. Clear event log This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages. The options are OK and Cancel. Security Settings The AMIBIOS Setup Utility provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. See Figure 4-3.
Boot Configuration User Password This feature indicates if a user's password has been entered (installed). Change Supervisor Password Select this option and press to access the submenu, and then enter the password. Change User Password Select this option and press to access the submenu, and then enter the password. Clear User Password Note: Available only if User Password has been set. This item allows you to clear a user password after it has been entered.
4: BIOS Information Figure 4-4 Boot Settings Example Screen Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled.
Exit Options Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected (for example, 1st Drive, 2nd Drive, 3rd Drive, etc). • 1st Drive - [SATA: XXXXXXXXX] Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, and Disabled.
4: BIOS Information Figure 4-5 Exit Options Example Screen Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press . Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
BIOS Error Beep Codes Discard Changes Select this option and press to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program. Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press . Then, select OK to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically load Optimal Defaults to the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.
4: BIOS Information BIOS Error Beep Code List The following list of error codes my be helpful in diagnosing certain system problems. BIOS Error Beep Codes Beep Code Error Message Description 1 beep Refresh Circuits have been reset.
Appendix A A. Technical Specifications This appendix contains technical specification information about your system. System Specifications and Features Table A-1 shows the physical specifications of the SGI Octane III deskside system. Table A-1 SGI Octane III Enclosure Physical Specifications System Features Specification Enclosure height 28.2 in. (71.6 cm) Enclosure width 12.5 in. (31.75 cm) Enclosure depth 26.5 in. (67.3 cm) Weight (full) maximum 178 lbs.
A: Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Table A-2 lists the environmental specifications of the system. Table A-2 Environmental Specifications Feature Specification Temperature tolerance (operating) +5 °C (41 °F) to +35 °C (95 °F) (up to 1500 m / 5000 ft.) +5 °C (41 °F) to +30 °C (86 °F) (1500 m to 3000 m /5000 ft. to 10,000 ft.
