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Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Chapter 4: System Safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6DHR-8G/X6DHR-8G2/ X6DHR-X8G serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
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SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Serverboard Features ...............
Table of Contents Power ........................................................................................................ 3-3 3-4 SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs ............................................................................... 3-3 Chapter 4: System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ....................................................................... 4-1 4-2 General Safety Precautions .........................................................................
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Power LED/Speaker .............................................................................. 5-18 Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-18 Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-18 Power Fault ............................................................................................ 5-19 SMB Connector ............................
Table of Contents Chapter 7: BIOS 7-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 7-1 7-2 Running Setup ................................................................................................. 7-2 7-3 Main BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 7-2 7-4 Advanced Setup .........................................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 is a high-end dual processor, 1U rackmount server that features some of the most advanced technology currently available. The 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC813S-500 1U rackmount chassis and the X6DHR-8G/X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-X8G dual processor serverboard.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual z One (1) CD-ROM containing drivers and utilities z SuperServer 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 User's Manual * "B" indicates black. 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 lies the X6DHR-8G/X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-X8G, a dual Intel Xeon TM processor serverboard designed to provide maximum Processors The X6DHR-8G/X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-X8G supports single or dual Intel 604pin Xeon EM64T processors at an 800 MHz FSB speed.
Chapter 1: Introduction PCI Expansion Slots The 6014H-8 has two Universal PCI-X 133 MHz/PCI-Express x8/x4 slots. Two riser cards included with the server support the use of one standard size and one low-profile PCI-X cards. (PCI-Express riser cards are optional.) The 6014H-82 has two Universal PCI-X 133 MHz/PCI-Express x8/x4 slots. Two riser cards included with the server support the use of one standard size and one low-profile PCI-X cards. (PCI-Express riser cards are optional.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Figure 1-1.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 Server Chassis Features The SC813S-500 is one of Supermicro's third-generation 1U chassis and features four hot-swap SCSI hard drive bays, a slim CD-ROM drive, a slim 3.5" floppy drive and a revolutionary cooling design that can keep today's most powerful processors running well below their temperature thresholds. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC813S-500 chassis.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Cooling System The SC813S-500 chassis' revolutionary cooling design has been optimized to provide sufficient cooling for dual Xeon configurations. The SC813S-500 includes two heavy duty 10-cm blower fans located in the middle of the chassis. If either one of these fans breaks down, the overheat/fan fail LED on the chassis control panel will begin flashing. All chassis and power supply fans operate continuously. A setting in BIOS (see p.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web Site: SuperMicro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. +1 (408) 503-8000 +1 (408) 503-8008 marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Tel: Fax: Email: SuperMicro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands +31 (0) 73-6400390 +31 (0) 73-6416525 sales@supermicro.
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Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your 6014H-8/ 6014H-82/6014H-X8 system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Choosing a Setup Location - Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing. ! Warnings and Precautions! ! Rack Precautions - Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6014H-8/ 6014H-82/6014H-X8 into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the server has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rails Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail can fit snugly into the rack.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-3.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the SuperServer 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 into a Telco type rack, follow the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack. They should be spaced apart just enough to accommodate the width of the telco rack. Figure 2-4.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the System (see Figure 2-5) First, release the retention screws that secure the system to the rack. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System (with optional front bezel shown) 5. Installing add-on cards If desired, you can install add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for details on installing PCI add-on cards. 6. Check all cable connections and airflow Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the chassis airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also, check the air seals for damage.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SCSI drives and SCSI backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. 1. Accessing the drive bays All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the CD-ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.
Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the chassis control panel as to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of the control panel LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take when one turns on.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC813S-500 chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take. z Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure.
Chapter 3: System Interface z Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. 3-4 SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs. z Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of a SCSI drive carrier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SCSI SCA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.
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Chapter 4: System Safety Chapter 4 System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ! Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 from damage: z Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual z The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets. z Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities. This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. See Figure 41.
Chapter 4: System Safety z After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made. 4-3 ESD Precautions ! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X6DHR-8G/X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-X8G serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the chassis completely when you have finished working on the serverboard to protect and cool the system.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ! When handling the processor pressure on the label area of serverboard on a conductive BIOS battery and prevent the package, avoid placing direct the fan. Also, do not place the surface, which can damage the system from booting up. IMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-1. 604-pin PGA Socket: Empty and with Processor Installed ! Warning! Make sure you lift the lever completely when installing the CPU. If the lever is only partly raised, damage to the socket or CPU may result. Empty socket With processor installed Lever Triangle (pin 1) Triangle locating pin 1 Heatsink Installation* 1. Do not apply any thermal compound to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Figure 5-2. Installing the Heatsink Removing the Heatsink/CPU ! IMPORTANT: Removal of the heatsink or the CPU is not recommended. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damaging the CPU or the CPU socket. 1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the serverboard in the sequence as show in the picture above. 2. Hold the heatsink and gently wiggle it back and forth to loosen it from the CPU.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-3 Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfigured systems to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-3 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header. All JF1 wires have been bundled into single ribbon cable to simplify their connection. Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the board.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-4 I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 5-4 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-4. I/O Ports 5-5 Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/ CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Memory Support The X6DHR-8G2 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 16 GB of registered ECC DDR2-400 SDRAM. The serverboard has has been designed to support 2 GB DIMM modules for each memory slot, but it has only been validated with 1 GB memory modules. The X6DHR-8G/X6DHR-X8G has eight 184-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 16 GB of low-profile, registered ECC DDR333 SDRAM or 32GB of lowprofile, registered ECC DDR266 SDRAM.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-6 Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI slots 6014H-8: Included riser cards support the use of one standard PCI-X card of any speed and one low-profile PCI-X card of any speed. Alternatively, optional riser cards (sold separately) may be added to support the use of one x8 PCI-Express card and one x4 PCI-Express card (see below). 6014H-82: Included riser cards support the use of one standard PCI-X card (of 100 or 66 MHz) and one low-profile PCI-X card of any speed.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 5-7 Serverboard Details Figure 5-6.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X6DHR-8G2 Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JP10 JP11 JPA1 JPA2/JPA3 JPF JBT1 JPG1 JPL1 JWD 3rd PWR Supply Alarm En/Disable Alarm Reset SCSI Enable/Disable SCSI CH A/B Term.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Figure 5-7. SUPER X6DHR-8G/X6DHR-X8G Layout* (not drawn to scale) J38 Keyboard J1D1 J32 J1B1 DIMM 1A Mouse DIMM 1B FAN1 JP9 DIMM 2A CPU1 USB 0/1 DIMM 2B DIMM 3A DIMM 3B COM1 DIMM 4A JF1 DIMM 4B FAN2 CPU2 E7520 ® X6DHR-8G Universal Card(x2) PCI-X J6 J5 J3 J4 PCI-X GLAN1 FAN4 FAN5 J11 SUPER IDE #1 Floppy ZCR IDE #2 IPMI 2.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X6DHR-8G/X6DHR-X8G Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 JP10 JPA2/JPA3 JPF JPG1 JPL1 JWD CMOS Clear 3rd PWR Supply Alarm En/Disable SCSI CH A/B Term.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 5-8 Connector Definitions ATX Power Connector ATX 20-pin Power Connector Pin Definitions (J1B1) The X6DHR-8G/X6DHR-8G2/ X6DHR-X8G includes a 20-pin main power supply connector (J1B1) and a 4-pin 12V PWR connector (J38). Both connections are required. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. See the table on the right for pin definitions. For J38, please refer to the item listed below.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the hard drive LED cable to display hard drive activity. See the table on the right for pin definitions. HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin Number Definition 13 Vcc 14 HD Active NIC1/NIC2 LED The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for GLAN1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1 and the connection for GLAN2 is on pins 9 and 10. Attach NIC LED cables to display network activity.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Reset Button Reset Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin Number Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground Power Button Power Button Connector Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Fan Headers There are five fan headers (FAN1FAN5) on the serverboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Fan Header Pin Definitions Pin # Definition 1 Ground (black) 2 +12V (red) 3 Tachometer 4 PWR_Control Caution: These fan headers use DC power. Note: These fan headers are 4pin fans. Pins#1-#3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. Fan speed is controlled by Thermal Management via a BIOS setting .
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Power LED/Speaker Speaker Connector Pin Definitions (JD1) On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are for a power LED and pins 4-7 are for the speaker. See the table on the right for speaker pin definitions. Pin Number Function Definition 4 + Red wire, Speaker data 5 Key No connection 6 Key 7 Speaker data Note: The speaker connector pins are for use with an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6-7 with a jumper.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power Fail Detect Power Fail Pin Definitions (JP9) Connect a cable from your power supply to the Power Fail header (JP9) to provide warning of power supply failure. This warning signal is passed through the PWR_LED pin to indicate on the control panel that a power supply has failed. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 5-9 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the serverboard layout pages for jumper locations.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 3rd Power Supply Alarm Enable/Disable Power Supply Alarm Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JP10) The system can notify you in the event of a power supply failure. This feature assumes that three power supply units are installed in the chassis with one acting as a backup. If you only have one or two power supply units installed, you should disable this (the default setting) with JP10 to prevent false alarms. See the table on right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD enables the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application is "hung up". Pins 1-2 will cause WD to reset the system if an application is hung up. Pins 2-3 will generate a nonmaskable interrupt signal for the application that is hung up. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Watch Dog can also be enabled via BIOS.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SCSI Controller Enable/ Disable Jumper JPA1 allows you to enable or disable the SCSI headers. The default setting is pins 1-2 to enable all four headers. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Power Force On SCSI Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPA1) Jumper Position Pins 1-2 Pins 2-3 Definition Enabled Disabled Power Force On Jumper Settings (JPF) Jumper JPF allows you to force the system into a permanent power on state.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 5-11 Floppy, Hard and SCSI Disk Drive Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. • A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to configure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 connectors. See the table below for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Ultra320 SCSI Connectors Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra320 SCSI connectors located at JA1 and JA2.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC813S-500 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the next step. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Figure 6-1.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 System Fans Two 10-cm blower fans provide all the cooling needed for the SuperServer 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components. See Figure 6-2. The rpm of the blower fans can be adjusted with a setting in BIOS [see page 7-17 - recommended setting is "3-pin (Server)"].
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans (with optional front bezel shown) 10-cm Blower Fans 6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal Removing the Front Bezel If your system has a front bezel (optional, p/n CSE-PTFB-813) attached to the chassis, you must first remove it to gain access to the drive bays. To remove the bezel, first unlock the front of the chassis then press the release knob (see Figure 6-3). Carefully remove the bezel with both hands.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Removing the Front Bezel 1. Unlock 2. Press release knob 3. Remove bezel assembly Accessing the Drive Bays SCSI Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SCSI drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual SCSI Drive Installation ! Use extreme caution when working around the SCSI backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the airflow. 1. Removing a hot-plug SCSI drive carrier The four SCSI drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. The SCSI drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-4. Removing a SCSI Drive Carrier Figure 6-5. Mounting a SCSI Drive in a Carrier 3b 3a 3b 3. SCSI backplane All four SCSI drives plug into a single SCSI backplane, which provides Ultra320 single-channel operation for all SCSI drives. A ribbon cable from JA1 on the serverboard should be connected to the IN connector on the SCSI backplane. There is also a power connector on the backplane that must be connected.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CDROM and floppy drive bays. The 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 accomodates only slim CD-ROM and floppy drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim CD-ROM drive in the 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 server. You must power down the system before installing or removing a floppy or CD-ROM drive.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Power Supply The SuperServer 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 has a single 500 watt power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate with either a 100v or 240v input voltage. Power Supply Failure If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the unit. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface).
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Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X6DHR-8G/ X6DHR-8G2/X6DHR-X8G. The Phoenix BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Due to periodic changes in the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted that might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of the Supermicro web site for any such changes.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 7-2 Running Setup *Default settings are 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. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (see on next page). When you first power on the computer, the Phoenix BIOS™ is immediately activated.
Chapter 7: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields. Then press the key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields and enter the correct data. Press the key to save the data. BIOS Date This feature allows BIOS to automatically display the BIOS date.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 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. Parallel ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the funciton of Parallel ATA. The options are Disabled, Channel 0, Channel 1 and Both. Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the funciton of Serial ATA.
Chapter 7: BIOS Type Selects the type of IDE hard drive. The options are Auto (allows BIOS to automatically determine the hard drive's capacity, number of heads, Sectors, Maximum Capacity, LBA Format, ect.). Enter a number from 139 to select a predetermined type of hard drive, CD-ROM and ATAPI Removable. The option- "User" will allow the user to enter the parameters of the HDD installed at this connection.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Multi-Sector Transfers Select the number of transfer sectors. The options are Disabled, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 16 Sectors. LBA Mode Control This item determines whether Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Primary Master Device via LBA mode. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 32 Bit I/O Selects 32 Bit I/O operation. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Transfer Mode Selects the transfer mode.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-4 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing . Options for PIR settings are displayed by highlighting the setting option using the arrow keys and pressing . All Advanced BIOS Setup options are described in this section.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 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. 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-off and 4-sec override.
Chapter 7: BIOS (cache) its data into this reserved memory area. Select "Write Protect" to enable the function and this area will be reserved for BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to disable this function and make this area available for other devices.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 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. PCI Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices. Onboard GLAN (Gigabit- LAN) OPROM Configure Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from GLAN.
Chapter 7: BIOS PCI-X 133MHz Slot #1/Slot#2, PCI-Expx8 Slot#3/PCI-Expx4 Slot#4 Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the following: Option ROM Scan When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. 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.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Memory RAS Feature Control Select this option to enable the Memory RAS Feature Control The options are Miirroring, Sparing and Standard. Clock Spectrum Feature If "Enabled", 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.
Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Processor Options Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. CPU Speed This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor. Hyper-threading This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the function of hyperthreading. Enabling hyper-threading results in increased CPU performance. (Applicable for the XP systems.) Machine Checking This setting allows you to Enable or Disable Machine Checking.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual KBC Clock Input This setting allows you to select clock frequency for KBC. The options are 6MHz, 8MHz, 12MHz and 16MHz. On-board COM 1 This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled and Auto (BIOS controlled). Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for serial port A. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8. Interrupt Select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port A.
Chapter 7: BIOS Parallel Port This setting allows you to assign control of the parallel port. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled and Auto (BIOS controlled). Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for the parallel port. The options are 378, 278 and 3BC. Interrupt Select the IRQ (interrupt request) for the parallel port. The options are IRQ5 and IRQ7. Mode Specify the parallel port mode. directional, EPP and ECP. The options are Output Only, Bi- DMA Channel 1 Specify the DMA channel.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display, not a setting, informing you of the event log validity. Event Log Capacity This is a display, not a setting, informing you of the event log capacity. View DMI Event Log Highlight this item and press to view the contents of the event log. Event Logging This setting allows you to Enable or Disable event logging.
Chapter 7: BIOS BAUD Rate Select the BAUD rate for console redirection. The options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K and 115.2K. Console Type Choose from the available options to select the console type for console redirection. The options are VT100, VT100,8bit, PC-ANSI, 7bit, PCANSI, VT100+, VT-UTF8. Flow Control Choose from the available options to select the flow control for console redirection. The options are: None, XON/XOFF, and CTS/RTS.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 7-5 Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing . All Security BIOS settings are described in this section. Supervisor Password Is: This displays whether a supervisor password has been entered for the system.
Chapter 7: BIOS Set Supervisor Password When the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted, hit the key. When prompted, type the Supervisor's password in the dialogue box to set or to change supervisor's password, which allows access to BIOS. Set User Password When the item "Set User Password" is highlighted, hit the key. When prompted, type the user's password in the dialogue box to set or to change the user's password, which allows access to the system at bootup.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 7-6 Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Highlighting a setting with a + or - will expand or collapse that entry. 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.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-7 Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility. Exit Discarding Changes Highlight this item and hit to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any changes you may have made.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Discard Changes Highlight this item and hit to discard (cancel) any changes you made. You will remain in the Setup utility. Save Changes Highlight this item and hit to save any changes you made. You will remain in the Setup utility.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A 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.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used 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 failed. Requires repair of system board.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably. CPU ID: CPU socket number for 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.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Fixed Disk n Fixed disk n (0-3) identified. Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ conflict I/O device IRQ conflict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in 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 to resume, to Setup, for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press to start the boot process or to enter Setup and change the settings. Press to display the previous screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card).
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Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual POST Code 18h 1Ah 1Ch 20h 22h 24h 28h 29h 2Ah 2Ch 2Eh 2Fh 32h 33h 36h 38h 3Ah 3Ch 3Dh 41h 42h 45h 46h 47h 48h 49h 4Ah 4Bh 4Ch 4Eh 4Fh 50h 51h 52h 54h 55h 58h 59h 5Ah 5Bh Description 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 512 kB base RAM 1-3-4-1 RAM failure
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code 5Ch 60h 62h 64h 66h 67h 68h 69h 6Ah 6Bh 6Ch 6Eh 70h 72h 76h 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93h 95h 96h 97h 98h Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (op
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual POST Code 99h 9Ah 9Ch 9Dh 9Eh 9Fh A0h A2h A4h A8h AAh ACh AEh B0h B1h B2h B4h B5h B6h B7h B9h BAh BBh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h C5h C6h C7h C8h C9h CAh CBh CCh Description Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code CDh CEh D2h Description Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message Unknown interrupt The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code E0h E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initiali
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Appendix C: Software Installation Appendix C Software Installation After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Driver before you install the Windows operating system. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. (For Adaptec's SCSI Host RAID Utility, please refer to the CDs that came with your motherboard.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 5. Tap the Esc key and scroll down to "Exit". Select "Save and Exit" from the "Exit" menu. Press the Enter key to save the changes and exit the BIOS. 6. Once you've exited the BIOS Utility, the system will re-boot. 7. During system startup, press the Ctrl and the A keys simultaneously to run the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility when prompted by the message: "Press for Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility".
Appendix C: Software Installation Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility is an embedded BIOS Utility, including: *Array Configuration Utility: Use this utility when you want to create, configure and manage arrays. *Disk Utilities: Use this option to format or verify disks.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties and delete arrays. The following sections describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the Enter key to select Managing Arrays from the main menu (as shown below).
Appendix C: Software Installation Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previous screen.) 4. From the List of Arrays dialog box, select the array you want to view and press Enter. The Array Properties dialog box appears, showing detailed information on the array.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Creating Arrays Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are un-initialized are shown in gray and cannot be used. See Initializing Disk Drives. To create an array 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2.
Appendix C: Software Installation Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign properties to the array. Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. (Refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the enclosed CD.) To assign properties to the new array 1.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 4. The item "Create RAID via" allows you to select between the different methods of creating RAID 0 and RAID 1. The following table gives examples of when each is appropriate.
Appendix C: Software Installation Notes 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. 2. If you stop the build or clear process on a RAID 1 from ACU, you can restart it by pressing Ctrl+R. 3. A RAID 1 created using the Quick Init option may return some data miscompares if you later run a consistency check. This is normal and is not a cause for concern. 4. The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a RAID.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Adding a Bootable Array 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the list of arrays, select the array you want to make bootable and press Ctrl+B. 3. Enter Y to create a bootable array when the following message is displayed: "This will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable. Do you want to make this array bootable? (Yes/No):" A bootable array will then be created. An asterisk will appear next to the bootable array.
Appendix C: Software Installation Adding/Deleting Hotspares Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you need to add a new HDD as a hotspare. 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A as prompted to access the ARC Utility. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Add/Delete Hotspares. 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight and select the disk you want to designate as a hotspare, and press Insert, then press Enter. 5.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array. Caution: Initializing a disk overwrites the partition table on the disk and makes any data on the disk inaccessible.
Appendix C: Software Installation 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown on the following screen).
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual 6. Press Enter. 7. Read the warning message as shown on the screen below. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct, type Y to continue. Rebuilding Arrays Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant arrays (RAID 1) only. If an array build process (or initialization) is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must perform a rebuild to optimized its functionality.
Appendix C: Software Installation Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks. To access the disk utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities. 3. Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown below.) You can choose from the following options 1.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual To Exit Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 1. Once you have completed RAID array configurations, press ESC to exit. The following screen will appear. 2. Press Yes to exit the Utility. For more information regarding the Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the CD included in your shipping package. You can also download a copy of Adaptec User's Guide from our web site at: www. supermicro.com.
Appendix C: Software Installation C-2 Installing Intel's ICH5R Driver by Adaptec and Windows OS 1. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot. The "Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" screen will appear. 2. Choose "Intel ICH5R Driver by 3rd Party (Adaptec)" from the items listed and press Enter. 3. From the next screen displayed, choose the OS driver you want to install and press Enter. 4.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual C-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Installing Other Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen (as shown in Figure C-1) will appear. You are now ready to install additional software programs and drivers. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items. Figure C-1.
Appendix C: Software Installation Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a web-based management tool that offers both remote and local management tools. The local management application is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system. Supero Doctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Figure C-3. Supero Doctor III: Remote Control Display Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download the SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we recommend using Supero Doctor II.
Appendix D: System Specifications Appendix D System Specifications Processors Single or dual Intel ® Xeon TM 604-pin processors at a front side (system) bus speed of 800 MHz Note: Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. (http://www.supermicro.
SUPERSERVER 6014H-8/6014H-82/6014H-X8 Manual Peripheral Drive Bays One (1) slim floppy drive One (1) slim CD-ROM drive Four (4) 3.
Appendix D: System Specifications Power Supply Rated Output Power: 500W PFC (Model# SP502-1S, Part# PWS-0048) Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (21A), +5V (30A), +12V ALL (39A), +5Vsb (2.
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