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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 6012L-6. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 6012L-6 is a high-end, dual Intel Xeon processor 1U rackmount server based on the SC812-EO 1U rackmount server chassis and the P4DLR+ motherboard, which supports single or dual Xeon 512K L2 cache processors of up to 2.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 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 6012L-6. Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the P4DLR+ motherboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
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SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Introduction to the SuperServer 6012L-6 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Server Chassis Features ...
Table of Contents Power ........................................................................................................ 3-3 3-4 SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs ............................................................................... 3-3 3-5 Motherboard LEDs .......................................................................................... 3-4 Chapter 4: System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ........................................................................
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Wake-On-LAN ......................................................................................... 5-16 Sleep Button ............................................................................................ 5-16 IPMB .......................................................................................................... 5-17 SMB ........................................................................................................... 5-17 Chassis Intrusion ...............
Table of Contents CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ................................................. 6-7 6-5 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-8 Power Supply Failure ............................................................................. 6-8 Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ............................................... 6-8 Chapter 7: AMIBIOS 7-1 Introduction ....................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction to the SuperServer 6012L-6 1-1 Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 6012L-6 is a high-end dual processor, 1U rackmount server that features some of the most advanced technology currently available. The SuperServer 6012L-6 is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC812-EO 1U rackmount chassis and the P4DLR+ dual Intel Xeon processor mainboard.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual l Rackmount hardware (with screws): Two (2) rack rail assemblies Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails to a rack/telco rack l One (1) CD-ROM containing drivers and utilities: Intel LANDesk Client Manager ATI Rage XL 8MB PCI graphics controller driver LAN driver SCSI driver l SuperServer 6012L-6 User's Manual * Type and number depends upon the configuration ordered.
Chapter 1: Introduction power button, a system reset button and an NMI (non-maskable interrupt) button. I/O Backplane The SC812-EO is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O backplane supports one standard PCI slot and includes one COM port (the other is internal), one VGA port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, two Ethernet (LAN) ports and an external SCSI port. (See Figure 1-1.) Mouse Port Keyboard Port USB Ports Ethernet Ports COM1 Port Figure 1-1. VGA Port Standard Size PCI Slot Ext.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual 1-3 Mainboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6012L-6 lies the P4DLR+, a dual Intel Xeon processor motherboard designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the P4DLR+. Chipset The P4DLR+ is based on the ServerWorks Grand Champion LETM (GC-LE) chipset, which is a high-performance workstation SystemSet core logic chipset designed for dual-processor systems. The GC-LE consists of a North Bridge, a South Bridge and an IO bridge.
Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard SCSI Onboard SCSI is provided with an Adaptec AIC-7899W SCSI controller chip, which supports dual channel, Ultra160 SCSI at a burst throughput rate of 160 MB/sec. The P4DLR+ provides two SCSI ports. A QLogic GEM318 controller is used for the SAF-TE compliant SCSI backpanel. PCI Expansion Slots The P4DLR+ has one 64-bit, 133 MHz PCI-X slot. A riser card is included with the server.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Tel: Fax: E-mail: 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 European Office Address: Tel: Fax: E-mail: 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 SuperServer 6012L-6 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 SuperServer 6012L-6 system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Choosing a Setup Location: - Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing. ! Warnings and Precautions! ! Rack Precautions: - Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-4 Installing the SuperServer 6012L-6 into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6012L-6 into a rack unit. If the 6012L-6 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. The following is a guideline for installing the 6012L-6 into a rack with the rack rails provided.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Installing the Chassis Rails: Position the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the 6012L-6 making sure the screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/right specific. Screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2). Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis. You will also need to attach the rail brackets when installng into a telco rack.
Chapter 2: Server Installation bly to the other side of the rack, making both are at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward. 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 chassis. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Installing the Server into a Telco Rack: If you are installing the SuperServer 6012L-6 into a Telco type rack, follow the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack. They should be spaced apart just enough to accommodate the width of the telco rack. Figure 2-4.
Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup After you install the 6012L-6 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. 1. Accessing the inside of the 6012L-6 (see Figure 2-5): First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 6012L-6 6. Check all cable connections and airflow: Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the chassis airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also, check the air seals for damage. The air seals are located under the blower fan and beneath the frame cross section that separates the drive bay area from the motherboard area of the chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SCSI drives and SCA backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. 1. Accessing the drive bays: All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the CD-ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.
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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 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. 3-2 Control Panel Buttons There are three push-button buttons located on the front of the chassis.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 User's Manual l POWER: This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system. 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC812-EO chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system.
Chapter 3: System Interface NIC1 l NIC1: Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing. l HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6012L-6, this LED indicates CD-ROM drive activity when flashing. l Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. 3-4 SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 User's Manual 3-5 Motherboard LEDs The three-status CR5 LED indicates the operational state of the motherboard. When red, it indicates that an incorrect CPU has been installed. Yellow indicates standby power is present and green indicates a full power on state. There are also two surface-mounted debug LEDs designated LED1 and LED2. Each is composed of four individual LEDs, which are used to provide POST code information.
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 6012L-6 from damage: l 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 6012L-6 Manual l The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets. l Motherboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities. On the P4DLR+, the positive side should be facing up. This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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 6012L-6 Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6012L-6 is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6012L-6 system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the P4DLR+ motherboard, 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 also included in this chapter. Remember to close the chassis completely when you have finished working on the motherboard to protect and cool the system sufficiently.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 User’s Manual 5-2 PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation ! When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the motherboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up. IMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 4. Apply the proper amount of thermal compound to the CPU die and place the heatsink on top of the CPU. Make sure the heatsink sits completely flat on the CPU. If not completely flat, the space between the two will degrade the heat dissipation function of the heatsink, which may cause the processor to overheat. 5. Secure the heatsink by locking the retention clips into their proper position.
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Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-3 Connecting Cables Now that the processors and heatsinks are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 User’s Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-3 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header. All JF2 wires have been bundled into single ribbon cable to simplify their connection. Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the board.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-4 I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 5-4 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-4. P4DLR+ Rear Panel I/O Ports Mouse (Green) Keyboard USB Ports COM1 Port (Purple) (Turquoise) 5-5 VGA Port (Blue) LAN1 LAN2 External SCSI Port Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http://www.supermicro.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 User’s Manual Memory Support The P4DLR+ only supports ECC registered PC1600 (DDR-200) SDRAM memory. An interleaved memory configuration PC2100 DDR-RAM is supported but only at 200 MHz (PC1600 speed). PC100/133 SDRAM is not supported. It is recommended that you do not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds. See Figures 5-5a and 5-5b for installing and removing memory modules. Figure 5-5a.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-6 Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI slots: The P4DLR+ has one 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot for a full-length (standard size) PCI card. The 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot should have a riser card installed, which can accept one standard sized PCI card (see Figure 5-6). 2. PCI card installation: Before installing a PCI add-on card, see step 1, above. Begin by swinging the release tab on the I/O backpanel shield out to the left for the PCI slot.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 User’s Manual 5-7 Motherboard Layout Figure 5-7.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup P4DLR+ Quick Reference Jumper JP4 JA4 JBT1 JP2 JP3 JP4/P2 JP48 JP54 JP55 JP56 JP58 JPA1 JPA2 P2 Description 33 MHz PCI Enable/Disable SCSI Enable/Disable CMOS Clear Speaker Enable/Disable Watch Dog Enable/Disable PCI-X Speed Settings Chassis/Overheat Fan Select LAN1 Enable/Disable LAN2 Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable CPU/Chassis Fan Select SCSI Channel A Termination SCSI Channel B Termination PCI-X Speed Settings Connector ATX POWER BANK0-BANK3 COM1/COM2 CPU1/CPU2
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 User’s Manual 5-8 Connector Definitions AT X Power Supply 24-pin Connector Pin Definitio ns ATX Power Connection The power supply connector meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24pin specification, however it also supports a 20-pin power supply connector. Make sure that the orientation of the PS connector is correct. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin Number 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Definition +3.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup NIC2 LED The NIC2 (Network Interface Controller for LAN2) LED connection is located on pins 9 and 10 of JF1. Attach the NIC2 LED cable to display network activity. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. N IC 2 L E D P in D e fin itio n s (J F 1 ) P in N umb er D efinition 9 +5V 10 GND NIC1 LED The NIC1 (Network Interface Controller for LAN1) LED connection is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. Attach the NIC1 LED cable to display network activity.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 User’s Manual PWR_ON P W R _ O N C o n n e c to r P in D e fin itio n s (J F 1 ) The PWR_ON connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (see the Power Button Mode setting in BIOS). To turn off the power when set to suspend mode, depress the button for at least 4 seconds. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Serial Ports S e ria l P o rt P in D e fin itio n s (C O M 1 , C O M 2 ) The COM1 serial port is located under the parallel port (see Figure 2-3). See the table on the right for pin definitions. The COM2 connector is a header located near the DIP switch on the motherboard. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse are located on J11. See the table on the right for pin definitions. (The mouse port is above the keyboard port.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 User’s Manual Third Power Supply Fail Header The JP46 header with the proper cable attached can provide warning of power supply failure. The warning signal is passed through the PWR_LED pin on JF1 to provide indication of a power failure on the chassis. Note: This feature is only available when three using Supermicro power supplies and so does not apply to the 6012L-6 server. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup IPMB (Optional) An IPMB (IPMI Bus) header is located at J20 to support IPMI, a server management standard. Connect the appropriate cable from the IPMI daughter board to J20 to utilize IPMI on your system. IP M B H e a d e r P in D e fin itio n s (J 2 0 ) P in N umber 1 2 3 4 D efinitio n D ata G round C lock N o C onn ection SMB SMB Header P in D e fin itio n s (J 2 1 ) An SMB (System Management Bus) header is located at J21.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 User’s Manual 5-9 Onboard Indicators 100 M b LAN LED In d ic a to rs (L AN 1 /L A N 2 ) LAN1/LAN2 LEDs LE D C olor G reen Y ellow Each of the Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) has a yellow and a green LED. See the table on the right for the functions associated with these LEDs. D efinition C onnected A ctive CR5 LED O n b o a rd L E D P o w e r In d ic a to r (C R 5) CR5 is an onboard LED that serves as a power indicator.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-10 DIP Switch Settings DIP Switch 4: Processor Speed P ro c e s s o r S p e e d S e le c tio n (D IP S w itc h 4 ) CPU The red "DIP" switch labeled SW4 has four individual switches, which are used to set the speed of the processor. The table on the right shows you the switch settings for the various speeds your processor may be able to run at. (This table is also silkscreened on the motherboard.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 User’s Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection. Always remove the AC power cord from the system before clearing CMOS. Note: For an ATX power supply, you must completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord and then short JBT1 to clear CMOS.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chassis/Overheat Fan Select C h a s s is /O ve rhe a t F a n S e le c t J u m p e r S e ttin g s (J 4 8 ) JP48 allows you to select to use either the chassis fan or the overheat fan. The default position is closed to select the chassis fan. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Jumper P osition O pen C losed D efinition O verheat F an C hassis F an Watch Dog Enable JP3 is used to enable or disable the Watch Dog function.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 User’s Manual SCSI Enable/Disable S C S I E n a b le /D is a b le J u m p e r S e tting s (J A 4 ) The SCSI Enable/Disable jumper at JA4 allows you to enable or disable the onboard SCSI. The normal (default) position is enabled. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-12 Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and SCSI Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. • A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 User’s Manual Ultra160 SCSI Connector Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra160 SCSI connectors located at JA1, JA2 and JA5.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-13 Installing Software Drivers After all the hardware has been installed you must install the software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your motherboard. After inserting this CD into your CDROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-8 should appear. (If this display does not appear, click on the My Computer icon and then on the icon representing your CDROM drive. Finally, double click on the S "Setup" icon.
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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC812-EO chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the next step. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Floppy Drive Slim-Line CD-ROM Drive SCSI Drives Mouse Port Keyboard Port USB Ports Figure 6-1. 6-2 NMI Control Panel System Reset Ethernet Ports COM1 Port RJ45 Serial Port Main Power USB Ports Standard Size PCI Slot VGA Port Ext. SCSI Port Chassis: Front and Rear Views Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the motherboard to provide you with system status indications.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 System Fans Two 10-cm blower fans provide all the cooling needed for the SuperServer 6012L-6. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components. See Figure 6-2. System Fan Failure The fans run at 3200 rpm. If a fan fails, the ambient air temperature in the chassis will rise and activate the overheat LED on the control panel.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Figure 6-2. 6-4 System Cooling Fans Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SCSI Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis to replace or swap SCSI drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: You must use standard 1" high, 80-pin SCA SCSI drives in the SuperServer 6012L-6.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup SCSI Drive Installation 1. Mounting a SCSI drive in a drive carrier: The 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 SCSI drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without SCSI drives installed must remain in the chassis.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SCSI drives: The SCSI drive bays are located in the front of the chassis, making them easily accessible for installation and removal. The SCSI drives are hotswap units, meaning that they can be installed and removed while the system is running. To remove a SCSI drive, first push the colored release button located beside the drive's LEDs, then swing the handle fully out and use it to pull the SCSI drive carrier straight out (see Figure 6-4).
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup SCA Backplane The SCSI drives plug into a SAF-TE compliant SCA backplane that provides power, SCSI ID and bus termination. A RAID controller can be used with the SCA backplane to provide data security. The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability of the SCSI drive. The SCA SCSI backplane is already preconfigured; there are no jumpers or switches.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual 6-5 Power Supply The SuperServer 6012L-6 has a single 400 watt power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate anywhere within the range of 100 to 240 input volts. 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.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-5.
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Chapter 7: AMIBIOS Chapter 7 AMIBIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS for theP4DLR+. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily upgraded using a floppy diskbased program. Note: Due to periodic changes to BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Refer to the Manual Download area of our web site for any changes to BIOS that are not reflected in this manual.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual 7-2 BIOS Features • Supports Plug and Play V1.0A and DMI 2.3 • Supports Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) (PME) local bus specification 2.2 • Supports Advanced Power Management (APM) specification v 1.1 • Supports ACPI • Supports Flash ROM AMIBIOS supports the LS120 drive made by Matsushita-Kotobuki Electronics Industries Ltd.
Chapter 7: AMIBIOS The Main BIOS Setup Menu Press the key during the POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the Main Menu of the BIOS Setup Utility. All Main Setup options are described in this section. The Main BIOS Setup screeen is displayed below. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot AMIBIOS Version : BIOS Release Date : BIOS Filename : 07.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual 7-4 Advanced BIOS Setup Choose Advanced BIOS Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup Utility main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys. You should see the following display. Select one of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as SuperIO Configuration, to go to the sub screen for that item. Advanced BIOS Setup options are displayed by highlighting the option using the arrow keys. All Advanced BIOS Setup options are described in this section.
Chapter 7: AMIBIOS Super IO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Winbond627F Serial Port(s) and Parallel P Serial Port1 Address Serial Port1 IRQ Serial Port2 Address Serial Port2 IRQ Serial Port2 Mode Parallel Port Address Parallel Port IRQ Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel [3F8] [4] [2F8] [3] [Normal] [378] [7] [ECP] [3] ↔ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit V07.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2001, American Megatrends, Inc.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Serial Port 2 Mode Use this option to choose the Serial Port 2 Mode. The settings are Normal, Sharp-IR, SIR and consumer. Parallel Port Address This option specifies the I/O address used by the parallel port. The settings for this item include Disabled, 378, 278 and 3BC. Select your setting and then press "Enter". Parallel Port IRQ This option allows the user to set the Parallel Port IRQ. The settings for this item include 5 and 7.
Chapter 7: AMIBIOS Primary IDE Master When entering "Setup", BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. This displays the auto detection status of the IDE devices. You can also manually configure the IDE drives by providing the following information: This option allows the user to configure the IDE devices.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual PIO Mode IDE 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 settings are: Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4. DMA Mode This item allows the users to select the DMA mode. The settings are: Auto, SWDMA0, SWDMA1, SWDMA2, MWDMA0, MWDMA1, MWDM2, UWDMA0, UWDMA1, UWDMA2, UWDMA3 and UWDMA4. Select Auto to auto detect the DMA Mode.
Chapter 7: AMIBIOS Primary IDE Slave When the system enters "Setup", BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. This option displays the auto detection status of IDE devices. The settings for "Primary IDE Slave" are the same as those for the "Primary IDE Master". Secondary IDE Master This displays the status of auto detection of IDE devices. The settings for "Secondary IDE Master" are the same as those for the "Primary IDE Master".
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Floppy Configuration Floppy A Use this option to specify which of floppy drive you have installed in the A drive. The settings are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3 1/ 2", 1.44 MB 3 1/2" and 2.88 MB 3 1/2". Floppy B Use this option to specify which of floppy drive you have installed in the B drive. The settings are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3 1/ 2", 1.44 MB 3 1/2" and 2.88 MB 3 1/2".
Chapter 7: AMIBIOS allows the computer to force a third party BIOS to display during system boot. Keep Current has the system display AMIBIOS information on bootup. BootUp Num Lock This option is used to select the status of the Number Lock function on your keyboard on bootup. The settings are On and Off. BootUp CPU Speed This option is used set the CPU speed to either High or Low. PS/2 Mouse Support This option specifies whether a PS/2 Mouse will be supported. Settings are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Wait for F1 if Error This settings for this option are Enabled and Disabled. Disabled: This prevents the AMIBIOS to wait on an error for user intervention. This setting should be used if there is a known reason for a BIOS error to appear. An example would be a system administrator must remote boot the system. The computer system does not have a keyboard currently attached. If this setting is set, the system will continue to bootup in to the operating system.
Chapter 7: AMIBIOS Event Log Configuration Event Logging This option Enables or Disables the logging of events. You can use this screen to select options for the Event Log Configuration Settings. You can access sub screens to view the event log and mark all events as read. Use the up and down arrow keys to select an item, and the plus (+) and minus (-) keys to change the option setting. The settings are described on the following pages. The screen is shown below.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Peripheral Device Configuration Onboard SCSI Option - ROM This option gives you the ability to boot up the system from a SCSI device. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Onboard LAN1 Option - ROM This option gives you the ability to boot up the system from a LAN1 device. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Onboard LAN2 Option - ROM This option gives you the ability to boot up the system from a LAN2 device. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 7: AMIBIOS 7-5 Chipset Setup Choose Chipset Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup Utility main menu. The screen is shown below. All Chipset Setup options are described following the screen. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset C000,16k Shadow C400,16k Shadow C800,16k Shadow CC00,16k Shadow D000,16k Shadow D400,16k Shadow D800,16k Shadow DC00,16k Shadow Memory Auto Precharge Write Combining Memory Write Posting Scrubbing Enabled Memory Timing Control MPS 1.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual for faster application. The settings for this option are Disabled and Enabled. (The optimal settings are Cached for C000, C400, C800 anc CC00 and Disabled for all the other addresses. Memory Auto Precharge The options for this setting are Enabled and Disabled. When enabled, an Auto Precharge for read/writes based on speculative algorithms is performed. Write Combining This settings for this option are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 7: AMIBIOS Hot Spare Row The settings for this option are Enabled and Disabled. When enabled, the amount of memory available for use is decreased. Hide XIOAPIC PCI Functions The settings for this option are Yes and No. Watchdog Timer This option is used to configure the Watchdog timer. Settings are Disabled, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes and 15 minutes. Watchdog is a feature that can reboot the system if a software application hangs and freezes operations.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Plug & Play OS This option specifies how Plug and Play devices will be configured. The settins are Yes and No. No lets BIOS configure all devices in the system. Yes lets the operating system (if supported) configure PnP devices not required for bootup. Reset Configuration Data Choosing the Yes setting will cause the PnP configuration data in the BIOS to be cleared on the next boot up. Choosing the No setting does not force PnP data to be cleared on the next boot.
Chapter 7: AMIBIOS Legacy USB Support This option allows you to enable support for Legacy USB. The settings are Auto, Enabled and Disabled. ARMD Emulation Type This settings for this option are Hard Disk, Auto and Floppy. 7-7 Power Setup Choose Power Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Power Setup options are described in this section. The Power Setup screen is shown below.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual ACPI Aware O/S This option allows the system to utilize Intel's ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification. Settings are No and Yes. DOS®, Windows 3.x®, and Windows NT® are examples of non-ACPI aware operating systems. Windows 95®, Windows 98®, Windows ME® and Windows 2000® are examples of ACPI aware operating systems. Power Management When enabled, this option displays the following four options relating to power management.
Chapter 7: AMIBIOS 7-8 Boot Setup Choose Boot Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Boot Setup options are described in this section. The Boot Setup screen is shown below. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main > > > > Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Removable Devices ATAPI CDROM Drives ↔ ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Scr General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.03 (C)Copyright 1985-2000, American Megatrends, Inc.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual 3rd Boot Device The settings for the 3rd Boot Device are Removable Device, ATAPI CDROM, Hard Drive, Onboard LAN2 Option-ROM and IBA 4.0.1.9 Slot 0102. 4th Boot Device The settings for the 4th Boot Device are Removable Device, ATAPI CDROM, Hard Drive, Onboard LAN2 Option-ROM and IBA 4.0.1.9 Slot 0102. 5th Boot Device The settings for the 5th Boot Device are Removable Device, ATAPI CDROM, Hard Drive, Onboard LAN2 Option-ROM and IBA 4.0.1.9 Slot 0102.
Chapter 7: AMIBIOS 7-9 Security Setup Choose Security Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Security Setup options are described in this section. The Security Setup screen is shown below. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Supervisor Password User Password Chipset : : > Change Supervisor Password > Change User Password > Clear User Password Boot Sector Virus Protection PCIPnP Power Not Installed Not Installed Boot Security Exit Install or Change the password.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Change Supervisor Password This option allows you to change a supervisor password that was entered previously. Change User Password This option allows you to change a user password that was entered previously. Clear User Password Use this option to clear the user password so that it is not required to be entered when the system boots up.
Chapter 7: AMIBIOS 7-10 Exit Setup Choose Exit Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Exit Setup options are described in this section. The Exit Setup screen is shown below. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main > > > > > Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit Exit system setup wi saving the changes.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Load Optimal Defaults Highlighting this setting and then pressing provides the optimum performance settings for all devices and system features. Load Failsafe Defaults Highlighting this setting and then pressing provides the safest set of parameters for the system. Use them if the system is behaving erratically.
Appendix A: AMIBIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A AMIBIOS 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: AMIBIOS POST Codes Appendix B AMIBIOS POST Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes diagnostic codes 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 D0h D1h D3h D4h D5h D6h Code Description The NMI is disabled.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual B-2 Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint E0h E1h E2h E6h Edh Eeh Efh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h FBh FCh FDh FFh B-3 Code Description The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. Initializing the interrupt vector table next. Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next. Enabling the floppy drive controller and Timer IRQs.
Appendix B: AMIBIOS POST Codes 0Ch 0Eh 0Fh 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h 19h 1Ah 2Bh 2Ch 2Dh 23h 24h initialization before the keyboard BAT command is issued. The keyboard controller input buffer is free. Next, issuing the BAT command to the keyboard controller. The keyboard controller BAT command result has been verified. Next, performing any necessary initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test. The initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test is done.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Checkpoint 25h 27h 28h 2Ah 2Eh 2Fh 30h 31h 32h 34h 37h 38h 39h 3Ah 3Bh 40h 42h 43h 44h 45h 46h 47h Code Description Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on. Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next. Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode settings next. Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be done next, if present.
Appendix B: AMIBIOS POST Codes Checkpoint 48h 49h 4Bh 4Ch 4Dh 4Eh 4Fh 50h 51h 52h 53h 54h 57h 58h 59h Code Description Patterns written in base memory. Determining the amount of memory below 1 MB next. The amount of memory below 1 MB has been found and verified. Determining the amount of memory above 1 MB memory next. The amount of memory above 1 MB has been found and verified. Checking for a soft reset and clearing the memory below 1 MB for the soft reset next.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 Manual Checkpoint 60h 62h 65h 66h 67h 7Fh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Bh 8Ch 8Dh 8Fh 91h Code Description The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller 1 base register test next. The DMA controller 1 base register test passed. Performing the DMA controller 2 base register test next. The DMA controller 2 base register test passed. Programming DMA controllers 1 and 2 next. Completed programming DMA controllers 1 and 2.
Appendix B: AMIBIOS POST Codes Checkpoint 95h 96h 97h 98h 99h 9Ah 9Bh 9Ch 9Dh 9Eh A2h A3h A4h A5h A7h A8h A9h Aah Abh B0h B1h 00h Code Description Initializing the bus option ROMs from C800 next. See the last page of this chapter for additional information. Initializing before passing control to the adaptor ROM at C800. Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has completed. The adaptor ROM check is next. The adaptor ROM had control and has now returned control to BIOS POST.
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Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors Single or dual Intel ® Xeon TM 512K L2 cache processors of up to 2.4+ GHz at a front side (system) bus speed of 400 MHz Note: Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. (http://www.supermicro.com/TechSupport.
SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 User's Manual Expansion Slots One (1) 64-bit 133 MHz standard PCI with riser card Power Supply Type: 1 x 400W with +3.
