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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 AS1041M-T2/1041M-82. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's 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 AS1041M-T2/1041M-82. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+ serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
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AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's 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 Chapter 4: System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1 4-2 General Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-2 4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................ 4-3 4-4 Operating Precautions ....................................................................................
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 5-16 Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-17 Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-17 SMB Power Header ............................................................................... 5-17 3rd Power Supply Alarm Reset Header ...................
Table of Contents Chapter 7: BIOS 7-1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7-1 7-2 Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-2 7-3 Advanced Settings Menu ............................................................................... 7-2 7-4 Boot Menu ....................................................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC818TQ+-1000/SC818S+-1000 1U server chassis and the H8QME-2+/ H8QM8-2+ quad processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the 1041M-T2/1041M-82 (www.supermicro.com/aplus).
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the 1041M-T2/1041M-82 lies the H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+, a quad processor serverboard based on the nVidia MCP55 Pro and AMD-8132 chipsets. Below are the main features of the H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+ (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset). Processors The H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+ supports dual or quad AMD Socket F type processors.
Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard Controllers/Ports One floppy drive controller and one onboard ATA/100 controller are provided to support up to two IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports. ATI Graphics Controller The H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+ features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000 graphics chip.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual PCI Expansion Slots One standard size PCI-E add-on card may be used with the SC818TQ+-1000/ SC818S+-1000 chassis. See section 5-6 for details. Front Control Panel The SC818TQ+-1000/SC818S+-1000's control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity (2) and overheat/fan failure. A main power button and system reset button is also included.
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. nVidia MCP55 Pro/AMD-8132 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual 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.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 1041M-T2/1041M-82 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 system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, system memory etc.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's 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. - This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
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).
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 1041M-T2/1041M-82 into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
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.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's 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 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 1041M-T2/1041M-82 in the rack, you will need to open the top cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the System (see Figure 2-4) 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").
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Figure 2-4.
Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA/SCSI drives and SATA/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 DVDROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.
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Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SATA/SCSI drive carriers 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 and an on/off switch on the power supply. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC818TQ+-1000/SC818S+-1000 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. Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure.
Chapter 3: System Interface Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. 3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs SATA Drives (1041M-T2) Green: Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green LED (on the front of the SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A connection to the SATA 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 1041M-T2/1041M-82 from damage: Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a DVD-ROM drive.
Chapter 4: System Safety 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.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1041M-T2/1041M-82 is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 1041M-T2/1041M-82 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 H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+ 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 sufficiently.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual 5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation Exercise extreme caution when handling and installing the proces- ! sor. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. CPU Backplates Two CPU backplates (BKT-0011L) have been preinstalled to the serverboard to prevent the CPU area of the serverboard from bending and to provide a base for attaching the heatsink retention modules.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 3. Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the socket. Once aligned, carefully place the CPU into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the socket, move the CPU horizontally or vertically or rub the CPU against the socket or against any pins of the socket, which may damage the CPU and/or the socket. 4. With the CPU inserted into the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that it is properly installed and flush with the socket.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Installing the Heatsink Retention Modules Two heatsink retention modules (BKT-0012L) and four screws are included in the retail box. Once installed, these are used to help attach the heatsinks to the CPUs. To install, align the module with the standoffs of the preinstalled CPU backplate and with the four feet on the module contacting the serverboard. Secure the retention module to the backplate with two of the screws provided. See Figure 2-1.
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.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header. All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cable to simplify their connection. The red wire in the ribbon cable plugs into pin 1 of JF1.
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 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-2. Rear Panel I/O Ports 5-5 Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. 1.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Support The H8QM8-2+/H8QME-2+ supports single or dual-channel, registered ECC DDR2667/533/400 SDRAM. Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory are supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots (see note on previous page). Populating two adjacent slots at a time with memory modules of the same size and type will result in interleaved (128-bit) memory, which is faster than non-interleaved (64-bit) memory.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-3b. Top View of DDR Slot 5-6 Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI Expansion Slots The H8QM8-2+/H8QME-2+ has a single x16 PCI-Express slot. The SC818TQ+1000/SC818S+-1000 chassis can support the use of one standard size PCI-Express add-on card (with pre-installed riser card). 2. PCI Card Installation Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure you power off the system first. Begin by removing the top chassis cover. The riser card should be preinstalled into the system.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual 5-7 Serverboard Details Figure 5-4.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup H8QM8-2+/H8QME-2+ Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 2-7) JP1 JPA1* Compact Flash Card Master/Slave SCSI Enable/Disable Closed (Master) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPA2/JPA3* SCSI Channel A/B Term.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual 5-8 Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (J1B1) ATX Power Connector Pin# Definition 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V 14 -12V 2 +3.3V 15 COM 3 COM 16 PS_ON 4 +5V tions of the ATX 24-pin power connec- 17 COM 5 COM tor. This connection supplies power to 18 COM 6 +5V the chipset, fans and memory. 19 COM 7 COM 20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK 21 +5V 9 5VSB 22 +5V 10 +12V 23 +5V 11 +12V 24 COM 12 +3.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the 15 Vcc table on the right for pin definitions. 16 Control HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to display disk activity. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Power Fail LED Power Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. This feature is only available Pin# Definition 5 Vcc 6 Control for systems with redundant power supplies. Reset Button Reset Button 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.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup USB Headers Universal Serial Bus Headers Pin Definitions (USB2/3) Tw o a d d i t i o n a l U S B 2 . 0 h e a d ers (USB2/3) are included on the USB2 Pin # Definition USB3 Pin # Definition 1 +5V 1 +5V 2 PO- 2 PO- A USB cable (not included) is needed 3 PO+ 3 PO+ for the connection. See the table on 4 Ground 4 Ground the right for pin definitions. 5 Key 5 No connection serverboard. These may be connected to provide front side access.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Power LED/Keylock/Speaker Speaker Connector Pin Definitions (JF2) On the JF2 header, pins 2, 4 and 6 Pin# Definition are for the power LED, pins 8 and 10 1 Red wire, speaker data are for the keylock and pins 1, 3, 5 and 7 are for the speaker (there is no 3 NC 5 Buzzer signal pin 9).
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is designated JWOL. See the table on the right for pin definitions. You must have a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN connector and cable to use the Wake- Pin# Definition 1 +5V Standby 2 Ground 3 Wake-up On-LAN feature. Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is designated JWOR. This function allows your computer to receive and "wake-up" by an incoming call to the modem when in suspend state.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (designated JLAN1 and JLAN2) are located beside the COM2 port. These Ethernet ports accept RJ45 type cables. Compact Flash Power Headers Compact Flash Power Header Pin Definitions (JWF1) A Compact Flash Card Power Connector is located at JWF1. For the Compact Flash Card to work properly, you will first need to connect the device's power cable to JWF1 and correctly set the Compact Flash Jumper (JP1).
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-9 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the Jumper connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer to the serverboard layout page for jumper locations.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual VGA Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPG1) JPG1 allows you to enable or disable Jumper Setting the VGA port. The default position is Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the table on the right for jumper set- Definition tings. JLAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to enable or disable the JLAN1 and JLAN2 Gb Ethernet ports. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Compact Flash Master/Slave The JP1 jumper allows you to assign either master or slave status to a compact flash card installed in the IDE#1 slot. You will need to connect compact flash Compact Flash Master/Slave Jumper Settings (JP1) Jumper Setting Definition Closed Master Open Slave power to JWF1 to use. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog function.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual 5-10 Onboard Indicators JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the JLAN Left LED (Connection Speed Indicator) VGA port) have two LEDs. On each LED Color Definition Gb LAN port, the right LED indicates activity while the left LED may be Off 10 MHz Green 100 MHz green, amber or off to indicate the Amber 1 GHz speed of the connection. See the table on the right for the functions associated with the left LED.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 Floppy, IDE, SCSI and SATA Drive Connections Use the following information to connect 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.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual IDE Connector IDE Drive Connector Pin Definitions (IDE#1) There are no jumpers to con- Pin# Definition Pin # Definition figure the onboard IDE#1 con- 1 Reset IDE 2 Ground nector. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SCSI Connectors (H8QM8-2+ only) Ultra320 SCSI Drive Connectors Pin Definitions (JA1/JA2) Pin# Definition Pin # Definition Refer to the table at right for 1 +DB (12) 35 -DB (12) pin definitions for the Ultra320 2 +DB (13) 36 -DB (13) SCSI connectors located at JA1 and JA2.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual 5-12 Enabling SATA RAID Serial ATA (SATA) Serial ATA (SATA) is a physical storage interface that employs a single cable with a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices. This connection is a serial link. The serial cables used in SATA are thinner than the traditional cables used in Parallel ATA (PATA) and can extend up to one meter in length, compared to only 40 cm for PATA cables. Overall, SATA provides better functionality than PATA.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 2. Use the arrow keys to move to the "Advanced" menu, then scroll down to "nVidia RAID Function" and press the key. Use this setting to enable the RAID function. After enabling RAID, use the next setting to enable all drives you wish to include in the RAID array. 3. Hit the key to "Save Changes and Exit", then hit to verify. 4. After exiting the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will reboot.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual 5-13 Installing Software Drivers After all the hardware and operating system have been installed, you need to install certain drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your serverboard. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-4 should appear. (If this display does not appear, click on the My Computer icon and then on the icon representing your CDROM drive.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC818TQ+-1000/SC818S+-1000 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.
AS 1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim DVD-ROM Drive System LEDs SATA/SCSI Drive Bays Power Supply Module USB Ports Mouse/Keyboard 6-2 COM1 Port System Reset Control Panel Main Power PCI Expansion Slot (w/ riser card) VGA Port Ethernet Ports Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 System Fans Six 40-mm heavy duty counter-rotating fans provide the cooling for the AS1041MT2/1041M-82. Each fan unit is actually made up of two fans joined back-to-back, which rotate in opposite directions. This counter-rotating action generates exceptional airflow and works to dampen vibration levels.
AS 1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans 6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal Removing the Front Bezel If your system has a front bezel (optional) attached to the chassis, you must 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. A filter located within the bezel can be removed for replacement/cleaning.
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 SATA/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 SATA or SCSI drives. Proceed to the next section for instructions.
AS 1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual SATA/SCSI Drive Installation 1. Mounting a SATA/SCSI drive in a drive carrier The SATA/SCSI drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must remain in the chassis.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SATA/SCSI drives The SATA/SCSI drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These hard drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. Then swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-5).
AS 1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM and floppy drive bays. The 1041M-T2/1041M-82 accomodates only slim-line DVDROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim-line DVD-ROM drive in the 1041M-T2/1041M-82 server. You must power down the system before installing or removing a floppy or DVDROM drive.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Power Supply The SuperServer 1041M-T2/1041M-82 has a single 1000 watt power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off. An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating. Power Supply Failure If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the unit.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8QM8-2+/H8QME-2+. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of our web site for any changes to BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual 7-2 Main Menu When you first enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main Menu screen. You can always return to the Main Menu by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen with the arrow keys. The Main Menu screen provides you with a system overview, which includes the version, built date and ID of the AMIBIOS, the type, speed and number of the processors in the system and the amount of memory installed in the system.
Chapter 7: BIOS Boot up Num-Lock Set this value to allow the Number Lock setting to be modified during boot up. The options are On and Off. PS/2 Mouse Support Set this value to modify support for a PS/2 mouse. The options are Auto, Enabled and Disabled. Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Select Enable to activate the Wait for F1 if Error function. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Select Enabled to display message to hit the DEL key to enter Setup. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Restore on AC Power Loss This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Power Off, Power On and Last State. Watch Dog Timer Select This setting is used to Enable or Disable the Watch Dog Timer function. It must be used in conjunction with the Watch Dog jumper (see Chapter 2 for details). To enable, choose from 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 15 or 30 min.
Chapter 7: BIOS Floppy/IDE/SATA Configuration Floppy A Move the cursor to these fields via up and down keys to select the floppy type. The options are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3½", 1.44 MB 3½”, and 2.88 MB 3½". Floppy B Move the cursor to these fields via up and down keys to select the floppy type. The options are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3½", 1.44 MB 3½”, and 2.88 MB 3½".
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Primary IDE Master/Slave Highlight one of the items above and press to access the submenu for that item. Type Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed, Auto, CDROM and ARMD. LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. The options are Disabled and Auto. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred.
Chapter 7: BIOS DMA Mode Selects the DAM Mode. Options are SWDMA0, SWDMA1, SWDMA2, MWDMA0. MDWDMA1, MWDMA2, UDMA0. UDMA1, UDMA2, UDMA3, UDMA4 and UDMA5. (SWDMA=Single Word DMA, MWDMA=Multi Word DMA, UDMA=UltraDMA.) S.M.A.R.T. Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select "Auto" to allow BIOS to auto detect hard disk drive support. Select "Disabled" to prevent AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T. Select "Enabled" to allow AMI BIOS to use the S.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual PIO Mode PIO (Programmable I/O) mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Select Auto to allow AMI BIOS to auto detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1.
Chapter 7: BIOS ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection This setting allows AMI BIOS to auto-detect the 80-Pin ATA(PI) cable. The options are Host, Device and Host & Device. PCI/PnP Configuration Clear NVRAM Select Yes to clear NVRAM during boot-up. The options are Yes and No. Plug & Play OS Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow AMIBIOS to configure all devices in the system.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual IRQ3/IRQ4/IRQ5/IRQ7/IRQ9/IRQ10/IRQ11/IRQ14/IRQ15 This feature specifies the availability of an IRQ to be used by a PCI/PnP device. Select Reserved for the IRQ to be used by a Legacy ISA device. The options are Available and Reserved. DMA Channel 0/Channel 1/Channel 3/Channel 5/Channel 6/Channel 7 Select Available to indicate that a specific DMA channel is available to be used by a PCI/PnP device.
Chapter 7: BIOS Parallel Port Address This option specifies the I/O address used by the parallel port. Select Disabled to prevent the parallel port from accessing any system resources. When the value of this option is set to Disabled, the printer port becomes unavailable. Select 378 to allow the parallel port to use 378 as its I/O port address. The majority of parallel ports on computer systems use IRQ7 and I/O Port 378H as the standard setting.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Mem Clk Tristate C3/ALTVID Use this setting to Enable or Disable memory clock tristate during C3 and ALT VID. CS Sparing Enable Use this setting to Enable or Disable the CS Sparing function. Memory Hole Remapping When "Enabled", this feature enables hardware memory remapping around the memory hole. Options are Enabled and Disabled. ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically.
Chapter 7: BIOS Power Down Control Allows DIMMs to enter power down mode by deasserting the clock enable signal when DIMMs are not in use. Options are Auto and Disabled. Alternate VID Specifies and alternate VID while in low power states. Options are Auto and various voltages between .8V and 1.115V. Memory Timing Parameters Allows the user to select which CPU Node's timing parameters (memory clock, etc.) to display. Options are CPU Node 0, CPU Node1, CPU Node2 and CPU Node3.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Event Log Configuration View Event Log Highlight this item and press to view the contents of the event log. Mark All Events as Read Highlight this item and press to mark all events as read. Clear Event Log Select Yes and press to clear all event logs. The options are Yes and No to verify. Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Allows you to Enable or Disable remote access. If enabled, the settings below will appear.
Chapter 7: BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Allows you to Enable or Disable VT-UTF8 combination key support for ANSI/ VT100 terminals. Sredir Memory Display Delay Use this setting to set the delay in seconds to display memory information. Options are No Delay, 1 sec, 2 secs and 4 secs. System Health Monitor CPU Overheat Temperature Use the "+" and "-" keys to set the CPU temperature threshold to between 65o and 90o C.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual 7-4 Boot Menu This feature allows the user to configure the following items: Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to prioritize the boot sequence from the available devices. The devices to set are: · 1st Boot Device · 2nd Boot Device · 3rd Boot Device · 4th Boot Device · 5th Boot Device Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available hard disk drives.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-5 Security Menu AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Change Supervisor Password Select this option and press to access the sub menu, and then type in the password. Change User Password Select this option and press to access the sub menu, and then type in the password. Boot Sector Virus Protection This option is near the bottom of the Security Setup screen.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual 7-6 Exit Menu Select the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure.
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Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h. B-1 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description D0h The NMI is disabled. Power on delay is starting.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual B-2 Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description E0h The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. E1h Initializing the interrupt vector table next. E2h Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next. E6h Enabling the floppy drive controller and Timer IRQs. Enabling internal cache memory.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes B-3 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution. These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM. Checkpoint Code Description 03h The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition. 05h The BIOS stack has been built. Next, disabling cache memory. 06h Uncompressing the POST code next. 07h Next, initializing the CPU and the CPU data area.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description 25h Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on. 27h Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next. 28h Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode settings next. 2Ah Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be done next, if present. See the last page for additional information.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description 4Ch The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the memory above 1 MB next. 4Dh The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Saving the memory size next. Going to checkpoint 52h next. 4Eh The memory test started, but not as the result of a soft reset. Displaying the first 64 KB memory size next. 4Fh The memory size display has started. The display is updated during the memory test.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description 86h The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WINBIOS Setup next. 87h The programming before WINBIOS Setup has completed. Uncompressing the WINBIOS Setup code and executing the AMIBIOS Setup or WINBIOS Setup utility next. 88h Returned from WINBIOS Setup and cleared the screen. Performing any necessary programming after WINBIOS Setup next. 89h The programming after WINBIOS Setup has completed.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description A9h Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initialization required after the E000 option ROM had control next. Aah Initialization after E000 option ROM control has completed. Displaying the system configuration next. Abh Uncompressing the DMI data and executing DMI POST initialization next. B0h The system configuration is displayed. B1h Copying any code to specific areas.
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Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors Dual or quad AMD Socket F type processors. Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset nVidia MCP55 Pro / AMD-8132 BIOS 8 Mb AMIBIOS® Flash ROM Memory Capacity Sixteen 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of registered ECC DDR2667/533 SDRAM or 64 GB of registered ECC DDR2-400 SDRAM Note: See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details.
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 User's Manual Expansion Slots Supports the use of one standard size x16 PCI-Express add-on card Serverboard 1041M-T2: H8QME-2+ (extended ATX form factor) 1041M-82: H8QM8-2+ (extended ATX form factor) Dimensions: 16" x 13.05" (406 x 332 mm) Chassis 1041M-T2: SC818TQ+-1000 (1U rackmount) 1041M-82: SC818S+-1000 (1U rackmount) Dimensions (both): (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 27.75 in. (473 x 43 x 705 mm) Weight 1041M-T2 Gross (Bare Bone): 57 lbs. (25.9 kg.) 1041M-82 Gross (Bare Bone): 60 lbs.
Appendix C: System Specifications Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class B Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant UL Listed (USA) CUL Listed (Canada) TUV Certified (Germany) CE Marking (Europe) C-3
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