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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 5015A-EHFD525. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 5015A-EHF-D525 is a single processor 1U mini rackmount server based on the SC502L-200B server chassis and the Intel® Atom™ X7SPE-HF-D525 motherboard.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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 SuperServer 5015A-EHF-D525. Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7SPE-HF-D525 motherboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
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SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2 Processor ........................................................................................................ 1-2 Memory ..............................................................
Table of Contents HDD................................................................................................................. 3-2 Power .............................................................................................................. 3-3 Chapter 4 System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1 4-2 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual SATA DOM Power .................................................................................... 5-13 Power SMB I2C Connector ...................................................................... 5-13 Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 5-13 SMB ..........................................................................................................
Table of Contents 7-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 7-2 7-3 Advanced Setup Configurations...................................................................... 7-4 7-4 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 7-20 7-5 Boot Settings ................................................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 5015A-EHF-D525 is a single processor, 1U rackmount server. The 5015A-EHF-D525 is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC502L-200B chassis and the X7SPE-HF-D525 motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the 5015A-EHF-D525.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 1-2 Motherboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 5015A-EHF-D525 is the X7SPE-HF-D525, a single processor, low-power motherboard based upon Intel's ATOM D525 + ICH9R chipset. Below are the main features of the X7SPE-HF-D525. Processor The X7SPE-HF-D525 supports one Intel® Atom™ D525 1.8 GHz processor. The processor is embedded in the motherboard.
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel Atom D525 + ICH9R Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 1-3 Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC502L-200B 1U mini rackmount server chassis. System Power The SC502L-200B chassis includes a single 200W power supply. SATA Subsystem The SC502L-200B chassis was designed to support one 3.5" or two 2.5" internal SATA drives (not hot-swappable).
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) 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 Email: 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 5015A-EHFD525 up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your 5015A-EHF-D525 system has come to you with the processor and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a motherboard, processor, system memory etc.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual • 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, etc.). • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
Chapter 2: Server Installation • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. 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.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 2-4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC502 chassis into a rack unit 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. Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Confirm that chassis includes the four mounting screws required to mount the chassis into a rack 2.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing into a Telco Rack The SC502 supports Telco Rack installation. The SC502 chassis compact design allows the chassis to be installed into a Telco rack without the use of rails. Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack 1. Confirm that chassis includes the four mounting screws required to mount the chassis into a rack 2. Align the thru holes of the chassis with the thru holes of the rack. 3.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup After you install the 5015A-EHF-D525 in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the Inside of the System (Figure 2-3) 1. First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click"). 2. Remove the five screws that hold the chassis cover in place.
Chapter 2: Server Installation 12 13 12 12 Figure 2-3.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the drives have been properly installed and all essential connections have been made. Checking the Drives 1. Depending upon your system's configuration, your system may have one or two SATA drives already installed. 2. If you need to install SATA drives, please refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 6. Providing Power 1. The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system.
Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel 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 control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Overheat When this LED is on it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5).
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.
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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 5015A-EHF-D525 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.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual • Motherboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032). Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5015AEHF-D525 is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery LITHIUM BATTERY BATTERY HOLDER ! Please handle used batteries carefully.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X7SPE-HF-D525 motherboard into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have finished working with the motherboard to better cool and protect the system.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Unpacking The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static discharge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. 5-2 Motherboard Installation This section explains the first step of physically mounting the X7SPE-HF-D525 into the SC502L-200B chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate the most common problems encountered in such an installation.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-3 Connecting Cables Now that the motherboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins 20 19 Ground NMI X X Power LED Vcc HDD LED Vcc NIC1 LED Vcc NIC2 LED Vcc OH/Fan Fail LED Vcc Power Fail LED Vcc Ground Ground 2 5-4 Reset Reset Button PWR Power Button 1 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. I/O Ports 2 4 1 3 5 6 Rear I/O Ports 1. Keyboard 5.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-5 Onboard Processor The Intel Atom processor is soldered directly onto the motherboard. Installing and removing the processor is not required. A small active heatsink sits on the processor to keep it cool. 5-6 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. DIMM Installation 1.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Figure 5-3. DIMM Installation 1. Position the SO-DIMM module's bottom key so that it Align aligns with the receptive point on the slot. 2. Insert the SO-DIMM module vertically at about a 45 degree angle. 3. Press down until the module locks into place. The side clips will automatically secure the SO DIMM module, locking it into place. 4. To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push the side clips near both ends away from the module.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-7 Adding PCI Expansion Cards The SC502L-200B chassis can accommodate one full-height, half-length PCIExpress expansion card (a PCI-E x4 card in a x16 slot). Installing an Expansion Card 1. After powering down the system, remove the PCI slot shield. 2. Fully seat the card into the slot, pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card. 3. Finish by using a screw to secure the top of the card shield to the chassis.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 5-8 Motherboard Details Figure 5-4. X7SPE-HF-D525 Layout 38 1 37 1 36 34 1 50 2 52 39 1 3 33 4 32 31 45 5 30 44 29 28 6 27 18 7 12 14 26 16 25 22 23 19 11 13 15 21 17 20 46 Note: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Number 1 Connector KB/Mouse Description PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 2, 3 USB1/2 Back Panel USB Ports 4 COM1 Back Panel Serial Port 5 6 VGA LAN1 Video/Graphics Port RJ45 Connector for LAN1 7 LAN2 RJ45 Connector for LAN2 15 JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header 18 JBAT1 Onboard Battery 19 JPCIE1 PCI-E 1.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 5-9 Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # Definition Main ATX Power Supply Connector 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V 14 -12V 2 +3.3V The 24-pin main power connector 15 COM 3 COM (JPW1) is used to provide power to 16 PS_ON 4 +5V the motherboard. This power connector meets the SSI EPS 12V specifica- 17 COM 5 COM 18 COM 6 +5V tion. See the table on the right for pin 19 COM 7 COM definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The reset button (from the computer chassis) connects to pins 3 and 4 of JF1. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground Power Fail LED PWR 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.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Power LED The Power LED connector is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. This con- Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) nection is used to provide LED indication of power being supplied to the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions. NMI Button Pin# Definition 15 5V Stby 16 Control NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions (JL1) A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the Pin# Definition appropriate cable from the chassis to 1 Intrusion Input inform you of a chassis intrusion when 2 Ground the chassis is opened. SATA DOM Power Pin Definitions SATA DOM Power The SATA DOM Power on JWF1 is used to supply power to SATA Diskon-Module (DOM) solid-state storage devices.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual SMB Header Pin Definition SMB A System Management Bus (SMB) header is located at JSMB. Connect Pin# Definition 1 Data the appropriate cable here to use the SMB I 2 C connection on your 2 Ground 3 Clock system. 4 No Connection PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Definitions ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse are located beside the USB0/1 ports. The mouse port is above the keyboard port.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Back Panel USB Ports, Type A USB Port Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Universal Serial Bus (USB) Pin# Definition 1 +5V 5 +5V Four Universal Serial Bus ports (USB1/2/3/4) are located on the I/O 2 USB_PN 6 USB_PN 3 USB_PP 7 USB_PP backpanel. Additionally, one Type 4 Ground 8 Ground A USB port (USB10) and five USB headers (USB5/6, 7/8, 9) are provided on the motherboard to provide front chassis access (cables are not included).
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder Jumper pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout pages for jumper locations.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup SMB (I2C) Bus to PCI Slots I2C to PCI-Slots Jumper Settings Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (SMB) to the PCI-E PCI slot. The default setting is Disabled. See table Jumper Definition On Enabled Off Disabled on the right for jumper settings. Watch Dog Enable/Disable Watch Dog (JWD) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1~2 to reset the system if an application hangs.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual DCD / P5V Select (OEM option) Jumpers J10~J13 allow selection between the standard Data Carrier Detect (DCD) modem signal or the system voltage +5V on pin 1 of the COM1~COM4 ports This is an OEM option only. DCD / P5V Select Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 DCD Pins 2-3 P5V COM3 Redirection Select Jumper Settings COM3 Redirection Select (OEM option) Jumper Setting JPC3 allows selection between RS232 or TTL for COM3 redirection.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/2 LED (Connection Speed Indicator) LAN1/2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each port, the yellow LED indicates activity LED Color Definition Off No Connection or 10 Mb/s Green 100 Mb/s Amber 1 Gb/s while the other LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the right for the indication associated with the connection speed LED.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 5-13 Installing Software After the hardware has been installed, you should first install the operating system and then the drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen (example shown) Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) 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: . For Linux, we will recommend using Supero Doctor II.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC502L chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If a step is unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows. Tools Required: The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Control Panel Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View Power Supply Mouse/Keyboard USB Ports 6-2 COM Port Ethernet Ports PCI Slot VGA Port 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 control buttons and status indicators. These wires have been bundled together in a ribbon cable to simplify the connection.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 System Fans The SC502L is a fan-less chassis, which results in an extremely quiet and energyefficient operation. The only fan in the system is located on the heatsink for the embedded processor. 6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal Installling a 3.5" SATA Drive (Figure 6-3) 1. Power down the system and unplug the AC power cord. 2. Remove the chassis cover as described on page 2-6. 3.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual The 3.5" hard drive screws directly into the chassis Figure 6-3. Installing a 3.5" Hard Drive The 2.5" hard drives (1) must be installed in the (optional) bracket (2) before they are screwed into the chassis. 1 12 Figure 6-4. Installing 2.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Power Supply The SC502L-200B chassis has a single 200 watt power supply. This power supply is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. In the event that the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to change the power supply unit. New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). Replacing the Power Supply (Figure 6-5) 1.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Rear Mounting Screws Power Supply Mounting Thru Holes Bottom Mounting Screws Figure 6-5.
Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X7SPE-HF-D525. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Note: For instructions on BIOS recovery, please refer to the instruction guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens. An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen, below the copyright message.
Chapter 7: BIOS System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 7-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit to access the submenu items: XBOOT Feature Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages.
Chapter 7: BIOS Bootup Num-Lock This feature selects the Power-on state for Numlock key. The options are Off and On. PS/2 Mouse Support This feature enables support for the PS/2 mouse. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Standby Power in S5 This feature supplies standby power while in S5 (sleep mode). Set this feature to Disabled to comply with EuP requirements, Enable this feature to activate wake-up capability while in sleep mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled. XCPU Configuration Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system to become unstable.
Chapter 7: BIOS XAdvanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below. XNorthbridge Configuration DRAM Frequency This option allows the user to select the desired frequency setting for the onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 667 MHz and 800 MHz. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD This option allows the user to select the desired DRAM timing for the onboard memory modules. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Active State Power Management Select Enabled to start Active-State Power Management for signal transactions between L0 and L1 Links on the PCI Express Bus. This maximizes power-saving and transaction speed. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Reserved Page Route This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are Disabled, PCI and LPC.
Chapter 7: BIOS SATA#2 Configuration (Available if IDE is enabled under "Configure SATA#1 as" above) Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode. The options are Disabled and Enhanced IDE Detect Timeout (sec) Use this feature to set the time-out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI devices installed in the system. The options are 0 (sec), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3.
Chapter 7: BIOS Select UDMA4 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 4 . It has a data transfer rate of 100 MBs. The options are Auto, SWDMAn, MWDMAn, and UDMAn. S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T. Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual PCI Slot 1 Use this feature to enable or disable PCI slot Option ROMs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Load Onboard LAN 1 Option ROM/ Load Onboard LAN 2 Option ROM Select Enabled to load the onboard LAN Option ROM for the LAN port as specified. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Initiate Graphics Adapter Use this feature to select the graphics controller to be used as the primary boot device. The options are Other, Onboard VGA and Slot 6.
Chapter 7: BIOS Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection. The options are None, Hardware, and Software. Redirection After BIOS POST Select Disabled to turn off Console Redirection after Power-On Self-Test (POST). Select Always to keep Console Redirection active all the time after POST. (Note: This setting may not be supported by some operating systems.) Select Boot Loader to keep Console Redirection active during POST and Boot Loader.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual XHardware Health Configuration This feature allows the user to monitor Hardware Health of the system and review the status of each item when displayed. CPU Overheat Alarm This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which determines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat.
Chapter 7: BIOS User intervention: No action is required. However, consider checking the CPU fans and the chassis ventilation for blockage. High – The processor is running hot. This is a ‘caution’ level since the CPU’s ‘Temperature Tolerance’ has been reached (or has been exceeded) and may activate an overheat alarm: The Default Alarm – the Overheat LED and system buzzer will activate if the High condition continues for some time after it is reached.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for effective system cooling. Select Full Speed to allow the onboard fans to run at full speed (of 100% Pulse Width Modulation Duty Cycle) for maximum cooling.
Chapter 7: BIOS ACPI Aware O/S Enable ACPI support if it is supported by the OS to control ACPI through the Operating System. Otherwise, disable this feature. The options are Yes and No. Suspend Mode This setting allows you to configure the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) state for your system when it is in the Suspend mode. The options are S1, S3 and Auto.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual XIPMI Configuration Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole. For more information on the IPMI specifications, please visit Intel's website at www.intel.com. Note: For this particular motherboard, IPMI shares the same network interface with LAN1. IPMI Firmware Revision This item displays the current IPMI firmware revision.
Chapter 7: BIOS IP Address - Enter the IP address for this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Subnet Mask - Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255 (i.e., 255.255.255.0). Gateway Address - Enter the Gateway address this machine will use (i.e., 192.168.10.1).
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 7-4 Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Supervisor Password This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system. User Password: This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system.
Chapter 7: BIOS Change User Password Select this feature and press to access the submenu , and then type in a new User Password. Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set) Password Check Available options are Setup and Always. Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enabled, the AMI BOIS displays a warning when any program (or virus) issues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 7-5 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: XBoot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS XRemovable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, and Disabled. • 1st Drive • 2nd Drive - [USB: XXXXXXXXX] Retry Boot Devices Select this option to retry booting from the configured boot devices if the systems fail to boot initially. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual figuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press . Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press . Discard Changes Select this option and press to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program.
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the AMI BIOS. POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors. Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem.
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Appendix B: System Specifications Appendix B System Specifications Processors Embedded single Intel® Atom™ D525 dual-core 1.8 GHz processor Chipset Intel Atom D525 + ICH9R chipset BIOS 8 Mb Flash EEPROM with AMI BIOS Memory Capacity Two DIMM slots that can support up to 4 GB of unbuffered non-ECC DDR3800 SO-DIMM memory Note: See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details. SATA Controller On-chip (ICH9R) 3 Gb/s Intel SATA controller Hard Drive Support Up to two internal 2.5" drives or one internal 3.
SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC (auto-range) Rated Input Current: 3A max. Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power: 200W (Part# PWS-202-1H) Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (8A), +5V (8A), +12V (16A), -12V (0.
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SUPERSERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
