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SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates. Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Preface About this Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators, Information Technology professionals, service personnel and technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the Supermicro SuperBlade® system’s SBI-7127R-S6 blade module. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced professionals only.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction....................................................................... 1-1 1-1 Overview ............................................................................................. 1-1 1-2 Product Checklist of Typical Components..................................... 1-1 1-3 Blade Module Features .................................................................... 1-2 Processors ..........................................................................................
Table of Contents 3-4 Onboard Battery Installation ............................................................ 3-9 3-5 Memory Installation ........................................................................... 3-9 Populating Memory Slots ........................................................................ 3-9 DIMM Installation .................................................................................. 3-11 3-6 Hard Disk Drive Installation ..................................................
: 5-9 Security ............................................................................................. 5-16 5-10 Save & Exit..................................................................................... 5-17 Appendix A BIOS POST Codes ....................................................A-1 A-1 BIOS POST Messages ....................................................................A-1 A-2 BIOS POST Codes ...........................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview This user’s manual covers the SBI-7127R-S6 blade module. This blade module is a compact self-contained server that connects into a pre-cabled enclosure that provides power, cooling, management and networking functions. One enclosure for the SBI-7127R-S6 blade module can hold ten blade units.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual 1-3 Blade Module Features Table 1-1 lists the main features of the SBI-7127R-S6 blade module. See the proceeding section for components typically included in a blade system and other optional components. Specific details for the SBI-7127R-S6 blade module are found in Chapter 4: "Blade Module Features" on page 4-1. Table 1-1. SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module Specification Features Mainboard B9DR7 (proprietary form factor) Chassis Dimensions (HxWxD): 11.32" x 1.67" x 18.
Chapter 1: Introduction Details on installation of memory modules into the SBI-7127R-S6 blade module are found in Chapter 3: "Setup and Installation" on page 3-1. Storage The SBI-7127R-S6 blade module can have six 2.5" SATA/SAS/SSD hard disk drives in front-mounted easy removable carriers. See Chapter 3: "Setup and Installation" on page 3-1 for storage installation details.
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: Fax: +1 (408) 503-8000 +1 (408) 503-8008 marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) Email: support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390 Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525 sales@supermicro.
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Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements 2-1 About Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
SBI-7127R-SH Blade Module User’s Manual Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements 경고 ! 이 경고 기호는 위험이 있음을 알려 줍니다 . 작업자의 신체에 부상을 야기 할 수 있는 상태에 있게 됩니다 . 모든 장비에 대한 작업을 수행하기 전에 전기회로와 관련된 위험 요소들을 확인하시고 사전에 사고를 방지할 수 있도록 표준 작업절차를 준수해 주시기 바랍니다 . 해당 번역문을 찾기 위해 각 경고의 마지막 부분에 제공된 경고문 번호를 참조하십시오 BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES Dit waarschuwings symbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken.
SBI-7127R-SH Blade Module User’s Manual .יש לקרוא את הוראות התקנה לפני חיבור המערכת למקור מתח ﺍﻗﺮ ﺇﺭﺷﺎﺩﺍﺕ ﺍﻟﺘﺮﻛﻴﺐ ﻗﺒﻞ ﺗﻮﺻﻴﻞ ﺍﻟﻨﻈﺎﻡ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻣﺼﺪﺭ ﻟﻠﻄﺎﻗﺔ 시스템을 전원에 연결하기 전에 설치 안내를 읽어주십시오 . Waarschuwing Raadpleeg de installatie-instructies voordat u het systeem op de voedingsbron aansluit. Circuit Breaker Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﻤﻨﺘﺞ ﻳﻌﺘﻤﺪ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻣﻌﺪﺍﺕ ﺍﻟﺤﻤﺎﻳﺔ ﻣﻦ ﺍﻟﺪﻭﺍﺋﺮﺍﻟﻘﺼﻴﺮﺓ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺗﻢ ﺗﺜﺒﻴﺘﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ ﺍﻟﻤﺒﻨﻰ 20A, 250V :ﺗﺄﻛﺪ ﻣﻦ ﺃﻥ ﺗﻘﻴﻴﻢ ﺍﻟﺠﻬﺎﺯ ﺍﻟﻮﻗﺎﺋﻲ ﻟﻴﺲ ﺃﻛﺜﺮ ﻣﻦ 경고 ! 이 제품은 전원의 단락 ( 과전류 ) 방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 의존합니 다 . 보호장치의 정격이 반드시 250V( 볼트 ), 20A( 암페어 ) 를 초과하지 않도록 해야 합니다 . Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van uw electrische installatie. Controleer of het beveiligde aparaat niet groter gedimensioneerd is dan 220V, 20A.
SBI-7127R-SH Blade Module User’s Manual ¡Advertencia! El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema. Attention Le système doit être débranché de toutes les sources de puissance ainsi que de son cordon d'alimentation secteur avant d'accéder à l'intérieur du chassis pour installer ou enlever des composants de systéme.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements Warnung Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem, qualifiziertem Personal gestattet werden. ¡Advertencia! Solamente el personal calificado debe instalar, reemplazar o utilizar este equipo. Attention Il est vivement recommandé de confier l'installation, le remplacement et la maintenance de ces équipements à des personnels qualifiés et expérimentés. !אזהרה .
SBI-7127R-SH Blade Module User’s Manual Warnung Diese Einheit ist zur Installation in Bereichen mit beschränktem Zutritt vorgesehen. Der Zutritt zu derartigen Bereichen ist nur mit einem Spezialwerkzeug, Schloss und Schlüssel oder einer sonstigen Sicherheitsvorkehrung möglich. ¡Advertencia! Esta unidad ha sido diseñada para instalación en áreas de acceso restringido.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling Warning! There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
SBI-7127R-SH Blade Module User’s Manual 배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다 . 기존 배터리와 동일하거 나 제조사에서 권장하는 동등한 종류의 배터리로만 교체해야 합니다 . 제조사의 안내에 따라 사용된 배터리를 처리하여 주십시오 . Waarschuwing Er is ontploffingsgevaar indien de batterij verkeerd vervangen wordt. Vervang de batterij slechts met hetzelfde of een equivalent type die door de fabrikant aanbevolen wordt. Gebruikte batterijen dienen overeenkomstig fabrieksvoorschriften afgevoerd te worden.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements .ﻗﺪ ﻳﻜﻮﻥ ﻟﻬﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺠﻬﺎﺯ ﻋﺪﺓ ﺍﺗﺼﺎﻻﺕ ﺑﻮﺣﺪﺍﺕ ﺍﻣﺪﺍﺩ ﺍﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ ﻳﺠﺐ ﺇﺯﺍﻟﺔ ﻛﺎﻓﺔ ﺍﻻﺗﺼﺎﻻﺕ ﻟﻌﺰﻝ ﺍﻟﻮﺣﺪﺓ ﻋﻦ ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎء 경고 ! 이 장치에는 한 개 이상의 전원 공급 단자가 연결되어 있을 수 있습니다 . 이 장치에 전 원을 차단하기 위해서는 모든 연결 단자를 제거해야만 합니다 . Waarschuwing Deze eenheid kan meer dan één stroomtoevoeraansluiting bevatten. Alle aansluitingen dienen verwijderd te worden om het apparaat stroomloos te maken Backplane Voltage Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating.
SBI-7127R-SH Blade Module User’s Manual ﻫﻨﺎﻙ ﺧﻄﺮ ﻣﻦ ﺍﻟﺘﻴﺎﺭ ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻲ ﺃﻭﺍﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ ﺍﻟﻤﻮﺟﻮﺩﺓ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺍﻟﻠﻮﺣﺔ ﻋﻨﺪﻣﺎ ﻳﻜﻮﻥ ﺍﻟﻨﻈﺎﻡ ﻳﻌﻤﻞ ﻛﻦ ﺣﺬﺭﺍ ﻋﻨﺪ ﺧﺪﻣﺔ ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺠﻬﺎﺯ 경고 ! 시스템이 동작 중일 때 후면판 (Backplane) 에는 위험한 전압이나 에너지가 발생 합니 다 . 서비스 작업 시 주의하십시오 . Waarschuwing Een gevaarlijke spanning of energie is aanwezig op de backplane wanneer het systeem in gebruik is. Voorzichtigheid is geboden tijdens het onderhoud.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements 경고 ! 현 지역 및 국가의 전기 규정에 따라 장비를 설치해야 합니다 . Waarschuwing Bij installatie van de apparatuur moet worden voldaan aan de lokale en nationale elektriciteitsvoorschriften. Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
SBI-7127R-SH Blade Module User’s Manual 경고 ! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다 . Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen. Hot Swap Fan Warning Warning! The fans might still be turning when you remove the fan assembly from the chassis. Keep fingers, screwdrivers, and other objects away from the openings in the fan assembly's housing.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements ﻣﻦ ﺍﻟﻤﻤﻜﻦ ﺃﻥ ﺍﻟﻤﺮﺍﻭﺡ ﻻ ﺗﺰﺍﻝ ﺗﺪﻭﺭﻋﻨﺪ ﺇﺯﺍﻟﺔ ﻛﺘﻠﺔ ﺍﻟﻤﺮﻭﺣﺔ ﻣﻦ ﺍﻟﻬﻴﻜﻞ ﻳﺠﺐ ﺇﺑﻘﺎء ﺍﻷﺻﺎﺑﻊ ﻭﻣﻔﻜﺎﺕ ﺍﻟﺒﺮﺍﻏﻲ .ﻭﻏﻴﺮﻫﺎ ﻣﻦ ﺍﻷﺷﻴﺎء ﺑﻌﻴﺪﺍ ﻋﻦ ﺍﻟﻔﺘﺤﺎﺕ ﻓﻲ ﻛﺘﻠﺔ ﺍﻟﻤﺮﻭﺣﺔ 경고 ! 섀시로부터 팬 조립품을 제거할 때 팬은 여전히 회전하고 있을 수 있습니다 . 팬 조림품 외관의 열려있는 부분들로부터 손가락 및 스크류드라이버 , 다른 물체들이 가까이 하지 않도록 배치해 주십시오 . Waarschuwing Het is mogelijk dat de ventilator nog draait tijdens het verwijderen van het ventilatorsamenstel uit het chassis.
SBI-7127R-SH Blade Module User’s Manual Warnung Bei der Installation des Produkts, die zur Verfügung gestellten oder benannt Anschlusskabel, Stromkabel und Netzteile. Verwendung anderer Kabel und Adapter kann zu einer Fehlfunktion oder ein Brand entstehen. Elektrische Geräte und Material Safety Law verbietet die Verwendung von UL-oder CSA-zertifizierte Kabel, UL oder CSA auf der Code für alle anderen elektrischen Geräte als Produkte von Supermicro nur bezeichnet gezeigt haben.
Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements 경고 ! 제품을 설치할 때에는 제공되거나 지정된 연결케이블과 전원케이블 , AC 어댑터를 사용 해야 합니다 . 그 밖의 다른 케이블들이나 어댑터들은 고장 또는 화재의 원인이 될 수 있 습니다 . 전기용품안전법 (Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law) 은 슈퍼마 이크로에서 지정한 제품들 외에는 그 밖의 다른 전기 장치들을 위한 UL 또는 CSA 에서 인증한 케이블 ( 전선 위에 UL/CSA 가 표시 ) 들의 사용을 금지합니다 . Waarschuwing Bij het installeren van het product, gebruik de meegeleverde of aangewezen kabels, stroomkabels en adapters.
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Chapter 3 Setup and Installation 3-1 Overview This chapter covers the setup and installation of the blade module and its components. 3-2 Installing Blade Modules Up to ten SBI-7127R-S6 blade module may be installed into a single blade enclosure. Blade modules with Windows and Linux operating systems may be mixed together in the same blade enclosure. Powering Up a Blade Unit Each blade unit may be powered on and off independently from the rest of the blades installed in the same enclosure.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure Although the blade system may continue to run, individual blades should always be powered down before removing them from the enclosure. Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure 1. Power down the blade unit (see "Powering Down a Blade Unit" above). 2. Squeeze both handles to depress the red sections then pull out both handles completely and use them to pull the blade unit from the enclosure.
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Figure 3-1. Inserting a Blade into the Enclosure Figure 3-2.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual 3-3 Processor Installation One or two processors may be installed to the mainboard of each blade unit. See Chapter 1 for general information on the features of the blade unit and the Supermicro web site for further details including processor, memory and operating system support. Caution: This action should only be performed by a trained service technician. Allow the processor heatsink to cool before removing it. Removing a Processor 1.
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Caution: Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. 1. There are two load levers on the LGA2011 socket. To open the socket cover, first press and release the load lever labeled 'Open 1st' (Figure 3-3). Figure 3-3. Open First Load Lever WA R WA R NI NG ! NI NG ! OP OP EN 1 EN 1st st Press down on Load Lever labeled 'Open 1st'. 2.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual 3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st' fully retracted, gently push down on the 'Open 1st' lever to open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open it completely (Figure 3-5). Figure 3-5. Opening the Load Plate Gently push down to pop the load plate open. WA R WA RN IN G! NI NG ! OP EN 1st 4. Using your thumb and the index finger, remove the 'WARNING' plastic cap from the socket (Figure 3-6). Figure 3-6.
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation 5. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket keys (Figure 3-7). Figure 3-7. Aligning CPU Keys with Socket Keys Socket Keys CPU Keys 6. Once the keys are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket (Figure 3-8). Do not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual 8. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket (Figure 3-9). Lock the lever labeled 'Close 1st' first (Figure 3-10), then lock the lever labeled 'Open 1st' second (Figure 3-11). Use your thumb to gently push the load levers down to the lever locks. Figure 3-9. Closing the Load Plate Figure 3-10. Locking the Close First Lever Push down and lock the level labeled 'Close 1st'. OP EN 1st Figure 3-11.
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation 3-4 Onboard Battery Installation A battery is included on the mainboard to supply certain volatile memory components with power when power has been removed from the blade module. If this battery dies, it must be replaced with an equivalent CR2032 Lithium 3V battery. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. See Figure 3-12 for a diagram of installing a new onboard battery.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual Table 3-1. Populating Eight Memory Slots for Interleaved Operation CPU1 CPU2 # of Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel DIMMs A B C D E F G H A1 4 A2 X B1 B2 C1 C2 D1 D2 X E1 E2 X X F1 F2 G1 G2 H1 8 X X X X X X 12 X X X X X X X X X X X X 16 X X X X X X X X X X X X X H2 X X X X X Figure 3-13.
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Note: For an optimized memory bandwidth, it is recommended that you populate the memory modules in sets of four (4) DIMMs for the CPU’s. DIMM Installation Caution: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing DIMM Memory Modules 1. Power down the blade module (see "Powering Down a Blade Unit" on page 3-1). 2.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual 3-6 Hard Disk Drive Installation Hard disk drives are installed in “carriers” which are hot-swappable and can be removed or replaced without powering down the blade unit they reside in. A blade module needs a hard disk drive with an operating system installed to operate. Caution: To maintain proper airflow, both hard drive bays must have drive carriers inserted during operation whether or not a drive is installed in the carrier.
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Figure 3-15. Installing a Hard Drive in a Carrier 3-7 Installing the Operating System An operating system (OS) must be installed on each blade module. Blades with Microsoft Windows OS and blades with Linux OS can both occupy and operate within the same blade enclosure. Refer to the SuperMicro web site for a complete list of supported operating systems. There are several methods of installing an OS to the blade modules.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual Installing via PXE Boot PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) is used to boot a computer over a network. To install the OS via PXE, the following conditions must be met: 1. The PXE BOOT option in BIOS must be enabled. 2. A PXE server has been configured (this can be another blade in the system). 3. The PXE server must be connected over a network to the blade to be booted. 4.
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation 3-8 Management Software System management may be performed with either of three software packages: IPMIview, IPMItool or a Web-based Management Utility. These are designed to provide an administrator with a comprehensive set of functions and monitored data to keep tabs on the system and perform management activities. Refer to the manuals on your SuperBlade CD-ROM for further details on the various functions provided by these management programs.
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Chapter 4 Blade Module Features Figure 4-1. SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Unit Front View This chapter describes the SBI-7127R-S6 blade unit. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. See Figure 4-1 for a front view of the blade unit and Table 4-1 for its features. Table 4-1.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual 4-1 Control Panel Each blade has a similar control panel (Figure 4-2) with power on/off button, a KVM connector, a KVM button and four LEDs on the top front of the unit. The numbers mentioned in Figure 4-2are described in Table 4-2. Figure 4-2. Blade Control Panel 7 3 4 5 6 1 2 Table 4-2.
Chapter 4: Blade Module Features Power Button Each blade has its own power button so that individual blade units within the enclosure may be turned on or off independently of the others. Press the power button (#1) to turn on the blade server. The power LED (#3) will turn green. To turn off, press and hold the power button for >4 seconds and the power LED will turn orange. KVM Button KVM stands for Keyboard/Video/Mouse. With KVM, a user can control multiple blades with a single keyboard/video/mouse setup.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual 4-2 Mainboard The mainboard of the SBI-7127R-S6 blade unit is a proprietary design, which is based on the Intel C602J chipset. See Figure 4-4 for a block diagram of this chipset, Figure 4-3 for a view of the B9DR7 mainboard and Figure 4-5 for an exploded view diagram of the blade unit. Figure 4-3.
Chapter 4: Blade Module Features Table 4-4. B9DR7 Mainboard Layout Item Description 1 LGA 2011 CPU1 Socket 2 LGA 2011 CPU2 Socket 3 DIMM Slots (see Figure 3-13: "16-slot DIMM Numbering" on page 3-10 for details) 4 six 2.5" SATA Hard Drive Bays 5 InfiniBand daughter card (connectors under card not shown) 6 Gbx Connectors (for power and logic to backplane) 7 Onboard SATA Port 8 Intel C602J Chipset 9 Onboard Battery 10 KVM Module Figure 4-4.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual Jumpers The jumpers present on the mainboard are used by the manufacturer only; there are no jumpers used to configure the operation of the mainboard. CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS and will also clear any passwords. JBT1 consists of two contact pads located near the BIOS chip. Clearing CMOS 1. First power down the blade and remove it from the enclosure. 2.
Chapter 4: Blade Module Features 4-3 Blade Unit Components Figure 4-5. Exploded View of a SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module 5 6 3 4 3 3 4 3 1 2 2 2 Table 4-5. Main Components of a SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module Item Description 1 Blade Unit/Module 2 2.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual Memory Support The SBI-7127R-S6 blade module supports up to 512 GB of RDIMM and 128 GB of UDIMM DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz speed, 32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB, 2GB and 1GB size SDRAM memory in sixteen (16) 240-pin DIMM sockets. See Section 3-5: Memory Installation on page 3-9 for further details on mainboard memory installation. Hard Disk Drives The SBI-7127R-S6 blade unit accommodates up to six 2.5" SATA/SAS/SSD hard disk drives, which are mounted in drive “trays”.
Chapter 5 BIOS 5-1 Introduction This chapter describes the BIOS for Intel SuperBlade modules. The Intel Blade modules use a 16 Mb SPI Flash EEPROM with AMI® BIOS™ that is stored in a flash chip. This BIOS 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 http:// www.supermicro.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual 5-2 BIOS Updates It may be necessary to update the BIOS used in the blade modules on occasion. However, it is recommended that you not update BIOS if you are not experiencing problems with a blade module. Updated BIOS files are located on our web site(www.supermicro.com/products/ superblade/). Please check the current BIOS revision and make sure it is newer than your current BIOS before downloading.
Chapter 5: BIOS 3. Go to the VIRTUAL MEDIA menu and select FLOPPY IMAGE UPLOAD. 4. BROWSE or OPEN to locate the *.img file on your desktop and select it. 5. Press the UPLOAD button and wait a few seconds for the image to upload to the CMM. 6. Once the upload finishes, turn on the blade module and press to enter the BIOS setup utility. 7. In the BOOT MENU, bring USB LS120: PEPPCMM VIRTUAL DISC 1 to the top of the boot priority list. 8. Exit while saving the changes.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual 5-4 Main BIOS Setup Figure 5-1. BIOS Setup Screen All Main Setup options are described in this section. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move among the different settings in each menu. Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to change the options for each setting. Press the key to exit the CMOS SETUP menu. The next section describes in detail how to navigate through the menus. Items that use sub-menus are indicated with the icon.
Chapter 5: BIOS 5-5 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys to display the ADVANCED SETUP menu. The items with a triangle beside them are 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 . Table 5-2 describes all sub-menus found in the ADVANCED SETUP menu. Table 5-2.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual Table 5-3. Boot Feature Submenu (Continued) Menu Option Description Power Button Function This setting specifies the power button’s function when pressed. Option include 4 Seconds Override or Instant Off. This setting specifies what the system will do when power is restored after an AC Restore on AC Power power loss to the system.
Chapter 5: BIOS Table 5-4. CPU Configuration Submenu (Continued) Menu Option Description Intel® Virtualization Technology Select Enabled to use this Virtualization Technology feature to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple “virtual” systems in one physical computer system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Please refer to the Intel website for further detailed information.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual Table 5-5. Chipset Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option Description North Bridge Configuration This sub-menu configures North Bridge features and shows configuration information. IOH Configuration This submenu configures Intel VT-d and Intel I/OAT in your system and configures IOU PCIe port bifurcation controls. Intel VT-d This setting allows you to Enable or Disable Intel Virtualization Technology for in your system.
Chapter 5: BIOS Table 5-5. Chipset Configuration Sub-menu (Continued) Menu Option Description Rank Interleaving This setting allows you to select different rank interleaving settings. Options include Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 4 Way and 8 Way. Patrol Scrub This setting allows you to either Enable or Disable Patrol Scrub for your system. Demand Scrub This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the Demand Scrubbing in your system.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual Table 5-7. PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option Description PCI ROM Priority Use this setting in case of multiple Option ROMs to specify what PCI Option ROM to launch. Options include Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM. PCI Latency Timer This sets the value to programmed into the PCI Latency Timer Register. Options include 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 an 248.PCI Bus Clocks.
Chapter 5: BIOS Table 5-8. SuperIO Device Configuration Sub-menu (Continued) Menu Option Description Serial Port 2 Configuration submenu This submenu allows you to configure Serial Port 2. Serial Port This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the Serial Port. Device Settings This static display shows device settings for serial port 2 configuration. Change Settings Use this setting to select an optimal setting for the Super IO device to use for the Serial Port.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual Table 5-9. Serial Port Console Redirection Sub-menu (Continued) Menu Option Description Resolution 100x31 This setting Enables or Disables extended terminal resolution. Legacy OS Redirection Resolution This allows you to set for legacy OSes the number of rows and columns supported for redirection. Options include 80x24 or 80x25. Putty KeyPad This setting allows you to select the funtion key and KeyPad to use on the Putty keyboard.
Chapter 5: BIOS Table 5-9. Serial Port Console Redirection Sub-menu (Continued) Menu Option Description Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection Use this setting to Enable or Disable Console Redirection for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS). Console Redirection Settings This submenu contains Console Redirection settings for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS).
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual 5-6 Event Logs Setup Table 5-12. Event Logs Menu Menu Option Description Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings This submenu allows you to change the SMBIOS Event Log configuration settings. SMBIOS Event Log This setting allows you to Enable or Disable SMBIOS Event Logging. Erase Event Log Use this setting for erasing the SMBIOS Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Options are No, Yes Next Reset and Yes Every Reset.
Chapter 5: BIOS 5-7 IPMI Setup Table 5-13. IPMI Menu Menu Option Description IPMI Information IPMI Firmware Revision and IPMI Status information are statically displayed at the top of this menu. System Event Log Selecting this submenu displays settings for changing the SEL Event Log configuration. Note: all values changed here do not take effect until the system is restarted. SEL Components Change this setting to Enable or Disable all features of the System Event Logging during boot-up.
SBI-7127R-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual 5-8 Boot Choose Boot from the 16 Mb SPI Flash EEPROM with AMI® BIOS BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys to bring up the BOOT SETUP menu. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing . All Security BIOS settings are described in Table 5-14 below. Table 5-14.
Chapter 5: BIOS 5-10 Save & Exit Choose SAVE & EXIT from the 16 Mb SPI Flash EEPROM with AMI® BIOS BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys to display the SAVE & EXIT SETUP menu. All Exit BIOS settings are described in Table 5-16 below. Table 5-16. Exit Menu Options Menu Option Description Highlight this item and hit to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving Discard Changes and any changes you may have made.
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Appendix A BIOS POST Codes A-1 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. Table A-1. BIOS POST Messages BIOS Message Description 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.
SBI-7427R-S3/T3 Blade Module User’s Manual Table A-1. BIOS POST Messages (Continued) BIOS Message Description Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers to run Setup. If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of wait states, improper Setup settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes Table A-1. BIOS POST Messages (Continued) BIOS Message Description 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. nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn kB System RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
SBI-7427R-S3/T3 Blade Module User’s Manual Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem. BIOS may also issue one of the following beep codes: • One long and two short beeps – video configuration error • One repetitive long beep – no memory detected Terminal POST Errors If a terminal type of error occurs, BIOS will shut down the system.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes Table A-2.
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Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes Table A-2. Terminal POST Errors (Continued) Post Code Description 93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards 95h Install CD ROM for boot 96h Clear huge ES segment register 98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs.
SBI-7427R-S3/T3 Blade Module User’s Manual Table A-2.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes Table A-3. Boot Block Flash ROM Terminal POST Errors (Continued) Post Code Description F2h Initialize video F3h Initialize System Management Manager F4h Output one beep F5h Clear Huge Segment F6h Boot to Mini DOS F7h Boot to Full DOS If the BIOS detects error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it displays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that failed. For example, “2C 0002” means address line 1 (bit one set) has failed.
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