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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 A+ Server 1020C-3. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
AS 1020C-3 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 1020C-3. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DCR-3 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
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AS 1020C-3 User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Serverboard Features ...................................
Table of Contents Power ...................................................................................................... 3-3 3-4 SAS Drive Carrier LEDs .................................................................................. 3-3 Chapter 4: System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-1 4-2 General Safety Precautions .............................................................................
AS 1020C-3 User's Manual Fan Headers............................................................................................ 5-15 Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-15 Power LED/Speaker ................................................................................ 5-16 ATX PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Ports ...................................................... 5-16 Overheat LED.............................................................
Table of Contents 6-3 System Fans .................................................................................................... 6-3 System Fan Failure ................................................................................... 6-3 Replacing System Cooling Fans ............................................................... 6-3 6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ........................................................................ 6-4 Removing the Front Bezel ...........................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The AS1020C-3 is a high-end, dual processor 1U rackmount server system featuring some of the most advanced technology currently available. The 1020C-3 is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC813TQ+-500 1U rackmount chassis and the H8DCR-3 dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the 1020C-3.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the 1020C-3 lies the H8DCR-3 a dual processor serverboard designed to provide maximum performance. The H8DCR-3 is based on the nVidia nForce Pro 2200 and AMD-8132 chipset. Below are the main features of the H8DCR-3. See Figure 1-1 for a system block diagram of the chipset. Processors The H8DCR-3 supports dual 940-pin AMD OpteronTM 200 series processors. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
Chapter 1: Introduction ATI Graphics Controller An ATI video controller based on the Rage XL 8 MB graphics chip is integrated onboard the H8DCR-3. Rage XL fully supports sideband addressing and AGP texturing. This onboard graphics package can provide a bandwidth of up to 512 MB/sec over a 32-bit graphics memory bus. Onboard Controllers/Ports The H8DCR-3 provides one floppy drive controller and two onboard IDE controllers, which support up to four hard drives or ATAPI devices.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 1-3 Server Chassis Features The SC813TQ+-500 is our third-generation 1U chassis and features four hotswap SAS drive bays with SES2, a slim CD-ROM drive, a slim floppy drive and a revolutionary cooling design that can keep today's powerful processors running well below their temperature thresholds. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC813TQ+-500 chassis. System Power The SC813TQ+-500 chassis includes a single 500W cold-swap power supply.
Chapter 1: Introduction Cooling System The SC813TQ+-500 chassis' revolutionary cooling design has been optimized to provide sufficient cooling for dual processor configurations. The chassis includes four counter-rotating 4-cm fans located in the middle of the chassis. In the event of a fan failure, the ambient air temperature inside the chassis will rise and activate an overheat LED (fan speed is controlled by the system temperature).
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web Site: SuperMicro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. +1 (408) 503-8000 +1 (408) 503-8008 marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Tel: Fax: Email: SuperMicro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands +31 (0) 73-6400390 +31 (0) 73-6416525 sales@supermicro.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your AS1020C-3 system 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 1020C-3 system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, system memory etc.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location - Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing. - This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 1020C-3 into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the 1020C-3 has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Chassis Rails Two of the chassis rails (Chassis Rail 1) should have already been preattached - one to each side of the chassis. Attach the second set of chassis rails (Chassis Rail 2) directly to the chassis with the screws provided. Chassis Rail 2 should be positioned just behind Chassis Rail 1 (see Figure 2-2). Do this for both sides of the chassis. Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rails Figure 2-2.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-3.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the 1020C-3 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.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 1020C-3 in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the 1020C-3 (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").
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the Server 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS drives 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.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 4. Check the airflow Airflow is provided by four sets of counter-rotating 4-cm fans. The system component layout was carefully designed to direct the airflow to the components that generate the most heat. Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow generated by the fans. 5. Supplying power to the system The last thing you must do is to provide power to the system.
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 SAS drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of th SC813TQ+-500 chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take. Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure.
Chapter 3: System Interface HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 1020C-3 this light indicates SAS and/or CD-ROM drive activity when flashing. 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 SAS Drive Carrier LEDs Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs. Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SAS drive carrier indicates drive activity.
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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 1020C-3 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. Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a CDROM drive.
Chapter 4: System Safety 4-3 ESD Precautions ! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1020C-3 is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 1020C-3 system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the H8DCR-3 serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the chassis completely when you have finished working on the serverboard to protect and cool the system sufficiently.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 5-2 Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis All serverboards and motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the serverboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the serverboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly. 1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing the Processor 1. Lift the lever on CPU socket #1 until it points straight up. 2. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU. Locate pin 1 on the CPU socket and pin 1 on the CPU. Both are marked with a triangle. 3. Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the socket. Once aligned, carefully place the CPU into the socket.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Installing the Heatsinks To install the heatsink (SNK-P0012, optional), do not apply any thermal compound to the heatsink or CPU die - the proper amount has already been applied. Place the heatsink directly on the CPU so that the two mounting holes are aligned with those on the CPU backplate.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-4 Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfigured systems to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-2 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators and refer to section 5-9 for details. Note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header. All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cable to simplify their connection. The red wire in the ribbon cable plugs into pin 1 of JF1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-5 I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 5-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-3. Rear Panel I/O Ports 5-6 Installing Memory CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage. 1.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Optimizing memory performance With two processors installed, it is better to stagger pairs of DIMMs across both sets of CPU DIMM slots, e.g. first populate CPU1 slots 1A and 1B, then CPU2 slots 1A, and 1B, then the next two CPU1 slots, etc. This balances the load over both CPUs to optimize performance. Maximum memory (two CPUs) 32 GB for DDR333/266 and 16 GB for DDR400. Figure 5-4.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Populating Memory Banks for Interleaved (128-bit) Operation CPU1 DIMM1A CPU1 DIMM1B X X X X X X X X X X CPU1 DIMM2A CPU1 DIMM2B X CPU2 DIMM1A CPU2 DIMM1B CPU2 DIMM2A CPU2 DIMM2B X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Notes: X indicates a populated DIMM slot.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 5-8 Serverboard Details Figure 5-5.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup H8DCR-3 Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default Setting J3P 3rd Power Fail Detect En/Dis Closed (Enabled) JBT1 JCF1 JI2C1/2 CMOS Clear Compact Flash Select I2C to PCI Enable/Disable See Section 2-7 Closed (Master) Closed (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 JPS1 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable SAS Controller En/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPX1A/JPX2A PCI-X Slot #7/6 Freq.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 5-9 Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (J1B1) ATX Power Connector Pin# Definition 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V 14 -12V 2 +3.3V 15 COM 3 COM 16 PS_ON 4 +5V tions of the ATX 24-pin power connec- 17 COM 5 COM tor. This connection supplies power to 18 COM 6 +5V the chipset, fans and memory. 19 COM 7 COM 20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK 21 +5V 9 5VSB 22 +5V 10 +12V 23 +5V 11 +12V 24 COM 12 +3.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the 15 Vcc table on the right for pin definitions. 16 Control HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to display disk activity. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach Pin# Definition it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on 3 Reset 4 Ground the right for pin definitions. Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Extra USB Headers Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers Pin Definitions (JUSB2) Tw o a d d i t i o n a l U S B 2 . 0 h e a d ers (USB2/3) are included on the USB2 Pin # Definition USB3/4 Pin # Definition 1 +5V 1 +5V 2 PO- 2 PO- A USB cable (not included) is needed 3 PO+ 3 PO+ for the connection. See the table on 4 Ground 4 Ground the right for pin definitions. 5 Key 5 No connection serverboard. These may be connected to provide front side access.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Power LED/Speaker PWR LED Connector Pin Definitions (JD1) On JD1, pins 1, 2, and 3 are for the Pin# Definition power LED and pins 4 through 7 are 1 +Vcc for the speaker. See the tables on the right for pin definitions. 2 Control 3 Control Speaker Connector Pin Definitions (JD1) Note: The speaker connector pins are for use with an external speaker.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is designated JWOL. See the table on the Pin# Definition right for pin definitions. You must have a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN 1 +5V Standby 2 Ground 3 Wake-up connector and cable to use the WakeOn-LAN feature. (*Note: Wake-On-LAN from S3, S4, S5 are supported by LAN1. LAN2 supports Wake-On-LAN from S1 only.) Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is designated JWOR.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Power Fail Connector Power Fail Connector Pin Definitions (JPWF) Connect a cable from your power supply to JPWF to provide you with Pin# Definition warning of a power supply failure. The warning signal is passed through 1 P/S 1 Fail Signal 2 P/S 2 Fail Signal the PWR_LED pin to indicate a power 3 P/S 3 Fail Signal failure. See the table on the right for 4 Reset (from MB) pin definitions. Note: This feature is only available when using redundant power supplies.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modi f y the operat ion of the serverboard, jumpers can be used 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the Jumper connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer to the serverboard layout page for jumper locations.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 3rd Power Supply Fail Signal Enable/Disable The system can notify you in the event of a power supply failure. This feature 3rd Power Supply Fail Signal Jumper Settings (J3P) assumes that three redundant power supply units are installed in the chas- Jumper Setting Definition Open Disabled Closed Enabled sis. If you only have one or two power supplies installed, you should disable the function with the J3P header to prevent false alarms.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog Jumper Settings (JWD) Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Reset will cause WD to reset the system if Pins 2-3 NMI an application has frozen. Close pins 2-3 to have Watch Dog generate an NMI (non-maskable interrupt).
AS1020C-3 User's Manual PCI-X Slot Frequency Select Jumpers JPX1A and JPX2A can be PCI-X Slot Speed Jumper Settings (JPX1A/JPX2A) used to change the speed of PCI-X Jumper Setting Definition slots 6 and 7, respectively. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Open Auto Pins 1-2 PCI-X 66 MHz Pins 2-3 PCI 66 MHz Note: JPX1A controls the speed for PCI-X slot #6 and JPX2A controls the speed for PCI-X slot #7. The default setting for both is Auto.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/LAN2 LEDs LAN1/2: Left LED (Connection Speed Indicator) The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each LED Color Definition Gb LAN port, the right LED (when facing the port) indicates activity while Off 10 MHz Green 100 MHz the left LED may be green, orange or Amber 1 GHz off to indicate the speed of the connection.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 5-12 Floppy, IDE and SAS Connections Use the following information to connect the floppy and hard disk drive cables. The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IDE Connectors IDE Drive Connectors Pin Definitions (JIDE#1/JIDE#2) There are no jumpers to config- Pin# Definition Pin # Definition ure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 1 Reset IDE 2 Ground connectors. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 5-13 Enabling SAS RAID After the hardware is set up, you should install the operating system and the SAS RAID drivers, you may wish to configure a RAID array with your SAS drives. This section gives an outline of the Adaptec SAS Utility program and instructions for creating a RAID array on your system. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) is a physical storage technology that employs a serial transmission of data with SCSI protocol.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SAS Controller Utility You are now in the SAS Controller Utility program. In this utility, you can create, configure, manage and delete RAID arrays. Navigating through the utility is done by using the arrow keys on your keyboard to move between fields. The key is used to select a highlighted field and the key to move back to a previous menu. Note the commands available to you at the bottom of each screen.
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 4. Once all drives have been selected for the RAID array, you will be prompted to select the RAID properties, including the type of RAID to be used, label, array size and stripe size (see Figure C-5). When the properties have been defined, highlight Done and press the key. Additional Functions The tree diagram in Figure 5-9 gives you an overview of the functions included in the SAS Controller Utility.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 5-14 Installing Drivers The CD that came bundled with the system contains software drivers, some of which must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After inserting this CD into your CDROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-10 should appear. (If this display does not appear, click on the My Computer icon and then on the icon representing your CD-ROM drive. Finally, double click on the S "Setup" icon.) Figure 5-10.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC813TQ+-500 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the next step. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim Floppy Drive Slim CD-ROM Drive SAS Drive Bays Power Supply Module Mouse/Keyboard Ports 6-2 USB Ports COM1 Port System LEDs Control Panel System Reset Main Power PCI Expansion Slots (w/ riser cards) Ethernet Ports VGA Port External SAS 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 status indications.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 System Fans Four high-performance, counter-rotating 4-cm fans provide all the cooling needed for the 1020C-3. Each fan is actually made up of two fans joined back-to-back that rotate in opposite directions. This counter-rotating action generates exceptional airflow airflow while dampening vibration levels. These fans can adjust their speed according to the heat level sensed in the system, which results in more efficient and quieter fan operation.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans Air shroud 4-cm fans 6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal Removing the Front Bezel If your system has a front bezel (optional) attached to the chassis, you must first remove it to gain access to the drive bays. To remove the bezel, first unlock the front of the chassis then press the release knob (see Figure 6-3). Carefully remove the bezel with both hands. A filter located within the bezel can be removed for replacement/cleaning.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Removing the Front Bezel 1. Unlock 2. Press release knob 3. Remove bezel assembly Accessing the Drive Bays SAS Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SAS drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Drive Installation 1. Mounting a SAS drive in a drive carrier The SAS drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the SAS drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without SAS drives installed must remain in the chassis.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SAS drives The SAS drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These hard drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. Then swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-5).
AS1020C-3 User's Manual CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CD-ROM and floppy drive bays. The 1020C-3 accomodates only slim-line CD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim-line CD-ROM drive in the 1020C-3 server. You must power down the system before installing or removing a floppy or CD-ROM drive. First, release the retention screws that secure the server unit to the rack.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Power Supply The 1020C-3 has a single 500 watt power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off. An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating. Power Supply Failure If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the unit.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8DCR-3. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of our web site for any changes to BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual 7-2 Main Menu When you first enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main Menu screen. You can always return to the Main Menu by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen with the arrow keys. The Main Menu screen provides you with a system overview, which includes the version, built date and ID of the AMIBIOS, the type, speed and number of the processors in the system and the amount of memory installed in the system.
Chapter 7: BIOS Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Highlight one of the items above and press to access the submenu for that item. The same settings apply to the Secondary through Sixth IDE sevices. Type Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed, Auto, CDROM and ARMD. LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual DMA Mode Selects the DMA Mode. Options are Auto, SWDMA0, SWDMA1, SWDMA2, MWDMA0. MDWDMA1, MWDMA2, UDMA0. UDMA1, UDMA2, UDMA3, UDMA4 and UDMA5. (SWDMA=Single Word DMA, MWDMA=Multi Word DMA, UDMA=UltraDMA.) S.M.A.R.T. Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select "Auto" to allow BIOS to auto detect hard disk drive support. Select "Disabled" to prevent AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T.
Chapter 7: BIOS Configuration nVidia RAID ROM RAID Option ROM This setting is used to Enable or Disable the nVidia ROM. If enabled, the setting below will appear. Master SATA as RAID This setting is used to set the third master as a RAID drive. The options are Enabled or Disabled. Floppy Configuration Floppy A Move the cursor to these fields via up and down keys to select the floppy type. The options are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3½", 1.44 MB 3½”, and 2.88 MB 3½".
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Set this value to allow or restrict the system from giving the VGA adapter card an interrupt address. The options are Yes and No. Palette Snooping Select "Enabled" to inform the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system in order for the graphics card to function properly. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCI IDE BusMaster Set this value to allow or prevent the use of PCI IDE busmastering.
Chapter 7: BIOS User Config Mode Options are Auto and Manual. Bank Interleaving Determines if memory will be interleaved. Options are Auto and Disabled. Burst Length Use this setting to set the memory burst length. 64-bit Dq must use 4 beats. Options are 8 beats, 4 beats and 2 beats. SoftWare Memory Hole When "Enabled", allows software memory remapping around the memory hole. Options are Enabled and Disabled. Node Interleaving Use this setting to Enable or Disable Node Interleaving.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual DRAM BG Scrub Corrects memory errors so later reads are correct. Options are Disabled and various times in nanoseconds and microseconds. L2 Cache BG Scrub Allows L2 cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Options are Disabled and various times in nanoseconds and microseconds. Data Cache BG Scrub Allows L1 cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Options are Disabled and various times in nanoseconds and microseconds.
Chapter 7: BIOS PCI Express Spread Spectrum This setting is used to enable spread spectrum for the PCI Express. Options are Disabled and Down Spread. Primary Video This setting is used to switch the PCI bus scanning order while searching for the video card. It allows the user to select the type of primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers. Options are Slave PCI-Express and Master PCI-Express.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Parallel Port Address This option specifies the I/O address used by the parallel port. Select Disabled to prevent the parallel port from accessing any system resources. When the value of this option is set to Disabled, the printer port becomes unavailable. Select 378 to allow the parallel port to use 378 as its I/O port address. The majority of parallel ports on computer systems use IRQ7 and I/O Port 378H as the standard setting.
Chapter 7: BIOS AMD PowerNow Configuration This setting is used to Enable or Disable the AMD PowerNow feature. DMI Event Logging View Event Log Highlight this item and press to view the contents of the event log. Mark All Events as Read Highlight this item and press then select Yes to mark all DMI events as read (or cancel). Clear Event Log Highlight this item and press then select Yes to clear the DMI event log (or cancel).
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Terminal Type This item allows you to select the terminal type for console redirection. The options are ANSI, VT100, and VT-UTF8. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support This item allows you to Enable or Disable VT-UTF8 combo key support. Sredir Memory Display Delay This item allows you to set the redirect delay to No Delay, Delay 1 sec., Delay 2 sec. or Delay 4 sec.
Chapter 7: BIOS Set LAN Configuration IP Address Shows the IP address configuration. MAC Address Shows the MAC address configuration. Subnet Mask Shows the subnet mask configuration. Set PEF Configuration Enable or Disable PEF support. If Enabled, the following PEF settings will appear. PEF Action Global Control Use this setting to determine the type of PEF action. Options are Alert, Power Down, Reset Sysytem, Power Cycles, OEM Action and Diagnostics Int.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual USB Configuration This screen will display the module version and all USB enabled devices. USB Controller Support Enable the controller for your USB ports. Options are Disabled, USB 1.1 only and USB 1.1 + USB 2.0. Legacy USB Support Select "Enabled" to enable the support for USB Legacy. Disable Legacy support if there are no USB devices installed in the system. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. USB 2.0 Controller Mode Select the controller mode for your USB ports.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-4 Boot Menu This feature allows the user to configure the following items: Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for the system to boot up. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot If Disabled, normal POST messages will be displayed on boot-up. If Enabled, this display the OEM logo instead of POST messages.
AS1020C-3 User's Manual Interrupt 19 Capture Enable to allow ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to prioritize the sequence for the boot device from all available devices. Removeable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from the available removeable drives. OS Installation Change this setting if using a Linux operating system. The available options are Other and Linux.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-6 Exit Menu Select the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .
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Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure.
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Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h. B-1 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description D0h The NMI is disabled. Power on delay is starting.
AS1020C-3 User’s Manual B-2 Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description E0h The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. E1h Initializing the interrupt vector table next. E2h Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next. E6h Enabling the floppy drive controller and Timer IRQs. Enabling internal cache memory. Edh Initializing the floppy drive.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes B-3 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution. These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM. Checkpoint Code Description 03h The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition. 05h The BIOS stack has been built. Next, disabling cache memory. 06h Uncompressing the POST code next. 07h Next, initializing the CPU and the CPU data area.
AS1020C-3 User’s Manual Checkpoint Code Description 25h Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on. 27h Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next. 28h Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode settings next. 2Ah Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be done next, if present. See the last page for additional information.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description 4Ch The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the memory above 1 MB next. 4Dh The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Saving the memory size next. Going to checkpoint 52h next. 4Eh The memory test started, but not as the result of a soft reset. Displaying the first 64 KB memory size next. 4Fh The memory size display has started. The display is updated during the memory test.
AS1020C-3 User’s Manual Checkpoint Code Description 86h The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WINBIOS Setup next. 87h The programming before WINBIOS Setup has completed. Uncompressing the WINBIOS Setup code and executing the AMIBIOS Setup or WINBIOS Setup utility next. 88h Returned from WINBIOS Setup and cleared the screen. Performing any necessary programming after WINBIOS Setup next. 89h The programming after WINBIOS Setup has completed.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description A9h Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initialization required after the E000 option ROM had control next. Aah Initialization after E000 option ROM control has completed. Displaying the system configuration next. Abh Uncompressing the DMI data and executing DMI POST initialization next. B0h The system configuration is displayed. B1h Copying any code to specific areas.
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Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors Dual AMD Opteron™ 200 Series 64-bit processors in to 940-pin ZIF sockets Chipset nVidia nForce Pro 2200/AMD-8132 BIOS 8 Mb AMIBIOS® LPC Flash ROM Memory Capacity Eight 184-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of registered ECC DDR333/266 or up to 16 GB of registered ECC DDR400 SDRAM Note: Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory supported. Memory capacity is halved when using a single processor.
AS1020A-T User's Manual Serverboard Model: H8DCR-3 Form Factor: Extended ATX Dimensions: 12 x 13.05 in (305 x 332 mm) Chassis Model: SC813TQ+-500 Form Factor: 1U rackmount Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 25.6 in. (437 x 44 x 650 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 38 lbs. (17.3 kg.
Appendix C: System Specifications Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class B Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certified (Germany), CE Marking (Europe) C-3
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