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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 5012B-6/5012B-E. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 5012B-6/5012B-E is a high-end single processor 1U rackmount server based on the SC810 1U rackmount server chassis and either the Super P4SBR (for the 5012B-6) or the P4SBE (for the 5012B-E) mainboard.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E 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 5012B-6/5012B-E. Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the P4SBR and P4SBE motherboards, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
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SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Server Chassis Features ......................
Table of Contents Power ........................................................................................................ 3-3 3-4 SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs (5012B-6) ............................................................ 3-3 3-5 Power Supply Switch .................................................................................... 3-3 3-6 Motherboard LEDs ..........................................................................................
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual Infrared Connector ................................................................................. 5-18 Fan Headers ........................................................................................... 5-18 Wake-On-LAN ......................................................................................... 5-18 SCSI LED Indicator ................................................................................. 5-19 PWR LED .........................................
Table of Contents Chapter 7: AwardBIOS 7-1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 7-1 7-2 Running Setup .................................................................................................. 7-2 7-3 Main BIOS Setup .............................................................................................. 7-2 7-4 Advanced BIOS Setup ............................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 5012B-6/5012B-E is a high-end single processor, 1U rackmount server that features some of the most advanced technology currently available. The SuperServer 5012B-6/5012B-E is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC810 1U rackmount chassis and the P4SBR (for 5012B-6) or P4SBE (for 5012B-E) single 478-pin Pentium 4 microPGA processor mainboard.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual One (1) CD-ROM containing drivers and utilities: Intel's ® LANDesk Client Manager LAN driver SCSI driver (5012B-6 only) SuperServer 5012B-6/5012B-E User's Manual 1-2 Server Chassis Features The SuperServer 5012B-6/5012B-E is a high-end, scaleable 1U rackmount server platform designed with today's most state-of-the-art features. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC810 chassis.
Chapter 1: Introduction Rear I/O Panel The SC810 is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O panel provides one motherboard expansion slot, one COM port (another is internal), two USB ports (5012B-6 only), PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a graphics port and two Ethernet ports. (See Figure 1-1.) Figure 1-1.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 1-3 Mainboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 5012B-6/5012B-E lies the P4SBR/P4SBE, a single processor motherboard designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the P4SBR/P4SBE. Chipset Overview Intel’s 845 chipset is made up of three main components: The 82845 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) with an Accelerated Hub Architecture (AHA) bus. The 82801 BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) with an AHA bus. The 82802 AB Firmware Hub (FWH).
Chapter 1: Introduction Processors The P4SBR/P4SBE supports single 478-pin Pentium 4 microPGA processors at 2.60 GHz at a front side (system) bus speed of 400 MHz. Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (http://www.supermicro.com/TechSupport.htm). Memory The P4SBR/P4SBE has three (3) 168-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 3 GB of unbuffered PC133 and PC100 low-profile SDRAM modules.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual Other Features Other onboard features that promote system health include eight voltage monitors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
Chapter 1: Introduction 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.
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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 5012B-6/5012B-E 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 5012B-6/5012BE system has come to you with the processor and memory preinstalled.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E 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, etc.).
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).
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 2-4 Installing the SuperServer 5012B-6/5012B-E into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 5012B-6/ 5012B-E into a rack unit. If the 5012B-6/5012B-E 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.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Chassis Rails Position the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the 5012B-6/5012B-E chassis making sure the five 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 installing into a telco rack.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual assembly securely to the rack using the brackets provided. Attach the other assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure that 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 rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the SuperServer 5012B-6/5012B-E 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 accomodate the width of the telco rack. Figure 2-4.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup After you install the 5012B-6/5012B-E 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 5012B-6/5012B-E (Figures 2-5a/2-5b) 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 2-5a.
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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 (5012B-6 only) or IDE drives (5012B-E only) have been properly installed and all connections have been made. 1. Accessing the drive bays All drives can be accessed 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 and the motherboard 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.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC810 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: Indicates an overheat condition in the chassis. This may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system, or the ambient room temperature being too warm.
Chapter 3: System Interface Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. 3-4 SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs (5012B-6 only) Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs. Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SCSI drive carrier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SCSI SCA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual DA1 (SCSI LED) Indicator (5012B-6 only) There is one SCSI LED Indicator (DA1) on the motherboard. When illuminated, it indicates that SCSI is active. This SCSI LED (DA1) is located near Ultra III LVD Channel A (JA1) on the P4SBR mainboard.
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 5012B-6/5012B-E 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 5012B-6/5012B-E 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. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a CD-ROM drive.
Chapter 4: System Safety 4-3 ESD Precautions ! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5012B-6/5012B-E is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 5012B-6/5012B-E system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the P4SBR/P4SBE motherboard into the SC810 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 chaptor for your reference.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual static bags when not in use. • For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the motherboard. 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.
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 (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 to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins 16 Control 5V Power LED Control 5V HDD LED Control 3V NIC1 LED Control 3V NIC2 LED Control 5V Overheat LED Ground PF Power Fail Button Ground Reset Reset Button Ground Pwr Power Button 2 5-4 15 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.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-5 Installing Processors ! Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the pro cessor package. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. 1. Installing a Pentium 4 processor The P4SBR/P4SBE has one 478-pin microPGA socket, which supports Intel Pentium 4 processors. Lift the lever on the CPU socket and insert the processor keeping the notched corner oriented toward pin one on the socket.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual Figure 5-3. 478-pin Socket: Empty and with Processor Installed Figure 5-4.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-6 Installing Memory ! CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. 1. Memory support The P4SBR/P4SBE has three PC 133 SDRAM sockets that support up to 3 GB of low profile, PC133/PC100 unbuffered SDRAM. ECC type memory is supported. PC133 and PC100 memory are both fully supported at their respective speeds. 2. Installing memory modules Insert each memory module vertically into a DIMM slot.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 5-7 Adding PCI Cards 1. 32-bit PCI slot The P4SBR/P4SBE has five 32-bit, 33 MHz 5V PCI slots available. A riser card designed specifically for use in a 1U rackmount chassis is included with your system. This riser card allows an installed PCI card to sit at a 90 degree angle so it can fit inside the chassis. This riser card accommodates 32-bit, 33 MHz 5V PCI cards. Figure 5-6 shows the riser card. Figure 5-6. 32-bit, 33 MHz 5V Riser Card 2.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Figure 5-7.
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Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup P4SBR Quick Reference Jumpers JBT1 JPA1 JPA2 JP3 JP31 JP34 JP35 JP37 JP38 JP39 JPWAKE Description CMOS Clear LVD SCSI Ch A Term LVD SCSI Ch B Term VGA Enable/Disable LAN2 Enable/Disable SCSI Enable/Disable LAN1 Enable/Disable USB Wakeup OH Fan On/Standby Watch Dog En/Disable Keyboard Wake-Up Default Setting Pins 1-2 (Normal) Open (Enabled) Open (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Closed (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Closed (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Disabled) Open (Standby) Open (D
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual Figure 5-9.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup P4SBE Quick Reference Jumpers JBT1 JP3 JP31 JP35 JP37 JP38 JP39 JPWAKE Description CMOS Clear VGA Enable/Disable LAN2 Enable/Disable LAN1 Enable/Disable USB Wakeup OH Fan On/Standby Watch Dog En/Disable Keyboard Wake-Up Default Setting Pins 1-2 (Normal) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Closed (Enabled) Closed (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Disabled) Open (Standby) Open (Disabled) Pins 1-2 (Disabled) Connectors COM1/COM2 CHS Fan 1/2 CPU FAN DIMM0/1/2 JF1 JJ21 JJ24 JL1 JP26 JWOR J18, J19 J30
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 5-8 Connector Definitions Power Supply Connector ATX Power Supply 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JJ21) Pin Number Definition Pin Number Definition 1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 14 -12V 3 COM 15 COM 4 +5V 16 PS_ON# 5 COM 17 COM 6 +5V 18 COM 7 COM 19 COM 8 PW R_OK 20 Res(NC) 9 5VSB 21 +5V 10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V 12 +3.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Power Button The Power Button connector is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. The user can also configure this button to function as a suspend button. (See the Power Button Mode setting in BIOS.) To turn off the power when set to suspend mode, hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual NIC2 LED The NIC2 (Network Interface Controller) 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. NIC2 L ED Pin Definitions (JF 1) Pin Number Definition 9 +5V 10 GND NIC1 LED The NIC1 (Network Interface Controller) LED connection is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. Attach the NIC1 LED cable to display network activity.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Definitions (J30) The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse are located on J30. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. (The mouse port is above the keyboard port. See Figure 2-3 for locations.) Universal Serial Bus (USB) Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB0 and USB1) are located on the I/O backplane. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual LAN1/LAN2 Ports Two Ethernet ports (designated LAN1 and LAN2) are located beside the VGA port on the I/O backplane. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Two LEDs on each indicate a successful connection (yellow) and activity (green). Infrared Connector The infrared connector is located at J45. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Refer to the Technical Support section of our web page for information on the infrared devices you can connect to the system.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup SCSI LED Indicator (P4SBR only) SCSI LED Pin Definitions (SCSI LED) Pin Definition Number Positive 1 Negative 2 Negative 3 Positive 4 The SCSI LED connector is used to provide an LED indication of SCSI activity. See the table on the right for pin definitions. PWR LED Attach an LED to the Power LED connection to be informed that power is being supplied to the motherboard. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 5-9 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout pages for jumper locations.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup USB Wake-Up Jumper JP37 is used in conjunction with the Keyboard Wake-Up function in BIOS to wake the system up with a USB keyboard that has been connected to a USB port (not header). Set JP37 to pins 1-2 to support USB keyboard wake-up and resume from ACPI S1 mode and pins 2-3 pins to support USB keyboard wake-up and resume from ACPI S3 mode. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual Overheat Fan Enable/Disable JP38 allows you to enable or disable the overheat (thermal) fan. When enabled, the fan will operate continuously. When disabled, it will operate only when a predefined temperature threshold has been exceeded. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-10 Parallel Port/Floppy/Hard Disk and SCSI Connections Be aware of the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • 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. The connector with the twisted wires always connects to drive A, and the connector that does not have twisted wires always connects to drive B.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual Floppy Connector The floppy connector is located on JP26. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Ultra160 SCSI Connectors Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra160 SCSI connectors located at JA1, JA2 and JA3.
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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 SC810 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 step that follows. Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintainance is a Philips screwdriver.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 6-2 Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View 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 control buttons and status indicators. These wires have been bundled together in a ribbon cable to simplify the connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on the motherboard to JP4 on the Control Panel PCB (printed circuit board).
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup cabling out of the airflow path. The LEDs inform you of system status. See Chapter 3 for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons. Details on JF1 can be found in Chapter 5. 6-3 System Fans One 10-cm blower fan provides all the cooling needed for the SuperServer 5012B-6/5012B-E.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual Fan Mounting Posts Chassis Cross Section Blower Fan Figure 6-3. 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 5012B-6.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup SCSI Drive Installation (5012B-6 only) 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 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SCSI drives Two SCSI drive bays are located in the front of the chassis, making them easily accessible for installation and removal. These SCSI drives are hotswap units, meaning they can be installed and removed without powering down the system. To remove, first 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).
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup SCSI Power Cables SCSI power cables should be routed so that they do not block the airflow through the chassis. There is a 4-pin connector for the power cables. SCA Backplane The SCSI drives plug into an 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 drives.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual Figure 6-6. Removing IDE Drives (5012B-E) CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CDROM and floppy drive bays. The CD-ROM drive must have a "slim" profile to fit into the 5012B-6/5012B-E. 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 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Power Supply The SuperServer 5012B-6/5012B-E has a single 250 watt power supply. This power supply has an auto-switching capability, which enables it to automatically sense and operate anywhere between 110v and 220v. A power on/off switch is located at the back of the power supply. Turning this power switch to the off position will remove both main and standby power from the system.
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Chapter 7: AwardBIOS Chapter 7 AwardBIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AwardBIOS for the SuperServer 5012B-6/ 5012B-E. The Award 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. Refer to the Manual Download area of our web site for any changes to BIOS that are not reflected in this manual.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 7-2 Running Setup *Optimal default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the Main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (see on next page). When you first power on the computer, the AwardBIOS™ is immediately activated.
Chapter 7: AwardBIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Date/Time Set the system date and time. Key in the correct information in the "mm", "dd" and "yy" fields. Press the "Enter" key to save the data. Drive A/Drive B These settings allow the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed in the system. The options are "None", "360K, 5.25 in", "1.2M, 5.25 in", "720K, 3.5 in", "1.44M, 3.5 in" and "2.88M, 3.5 in". Default settings are "1.44, 3.5" in for Drive A and "None" for Drive B.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press the key to activate the "IDE HDD Auto-Detection" function, which will allow BIOS to automatically detect the status of the IDE HDD installed in the system, such as the size and number of cylinders. IDE Primary Master This option allows the user to determine the manner in which the AwardBIOS sets the settings for the IDE Primary Master Device. The options are "None", "Auto" and "Manual.
Chapter 7: AwardBIOS IDE Primary Master UDMA This is available only when your IDE drive supports UDMA and the operating environment also includes a UDMA drive. If your IDE hard drive and your system software both support UDMA, select Auto to enabled BIOS support. The options for this setting are "Auto" and "Disabled". Video Use this setting to specify the type of display you are using with the system. Options are "EGA/VGA", "CGA 40", "CGA 80" and "MONO".
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 7-4 Advanced BIOS Setup Choose Advanced BIOS Setup from the Award BIOS 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 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. 7-4.
Chapter 7: AwardBIOS Init Display First This setting allows the user to determine which device will be first displayed when the sytem boots up - a device installed in the PCI slot or a device intalled in the AGP slot. The options are "PCI slot" and "AGP". Quick Power-On Self Test If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine after the computer is switched on. The settings are " Enabled " and "Disabled". If "Disabled", the POST will run at normal speed.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual enabled. This setting sets the delay time after a key is held down before it begins to repeat the keystroke. The settings are: "250", "500", "750" and "1000." OS Select For DRAM > 64MB This setting should be changed only if using OS2 and your system has more than 64 MB of RAM. The options are "OS2" and "Non-OS2".
Chapter 7: AwardBIOS 7-4.2 Advanced Chipset Features This section covers the functions used for configuring the system based upon the special features offered by the Plumas chipset. The chipset manages the operations of major components of the board. Normally, the default settings for the Advanced Chipset Features listed in the section are pre-configured by the manufacturer for the optimal performance of the system. It is recommended that the user does not alter the default settings.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual Active to Precharge Delay This item regulates the number of memory clock cycles allowed for memory refresh charging. The options are "7", "6" and "5". Shorter timings increase system memory throughput at the risk of lacking sufficient refresh charge. DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay This item regulates the number of memory closk cycles between strobing a row address (RAS) and a column address (CAS).
Chapter 7: AwardBIOS System BIOS Cacheable If enabled, the system BIOS information stored in the BIOS ROM (Read Only Memory) chip will be written and temporarily stored in the "cacheable" memory section of the CPU, giving the CPU faster access to the information. The options are "Disabled" and "Enabled".
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual Auto Detect PCI Clk This setting allows the PCI clock rate to be automatically determined. The options for this setting are "Enabled" and "Disabled". On-Chip Primary PCI IDE The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Select Enabled to activate each channel separately. The options for this setting are "Enabled" and "Disabled".
Chapter 7: AwardBIOS 7-4.3 Integrated Peripherals When the item "Integrated Peripherals" is highlighted, press the key to activate the following sub-menu screen. Onboard FDC Controller Select "Enabled", if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the main board and you wish to use it. The settings are "Enabled" and "Disabled". Onboard Serial Port 1/Port 2 This setting allows the user to set the address and the corresponding IRQ for the Serial Port1 and Serial Port 2.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual RxD, TxD Active This setting allows the user to set the settings for the function of "RxD, TxD Active." The options are "Hi, Hi", "Hi, Lo", "Lo, Hi", and "Lo, Lo". IR Transmission Delay If "Enabled", the transmssion of IR (infrared) signals will be delayed. options are "Enabled" and "Disabled". The UR2 Duplex Mode This setting set the mode for the UR2 Duplex Mode. The options are "Full" and "Half". Use IR Pins This item sets the usage of IR pins.
Chapter 7: AwardBIOS Game Port Address This setting allows the user to set the Game Port address. The options are "Disabled", "201" and "209." Midi Port Address This setting allows the user to set the Midi Port address. The options are "Disabled", "330", "300" and "290". Midi Port IRQ This setting allows the user to set the Midi Port IRQ. and "10".
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 7-4.4 Hardware Monitors When the item "Hardware Monitors" is highlighted, press the key to activate the following sub-menu screen. There is only one setting on this menu (below). shows various temperatures and voltage levels. The rest of this menu CPU Warning Temperature This item allows the user to set the CPU temperature threshold.
Chapter 7: AwardBIOS 7-4.5 Processor Features When the item "Processor Features" is highlighted, hit the key to activate the sub-menu shown below: CPU L1 & L2 Cache Set this option to "Enable" to activate the function of CPU L1 and L2 cache. The settings are "Disabled", and "Enabled". CPU Clock Ratio This item allows the user to change the CPU/Clock ratio. You can key in any whole number between (and including) 8 and 50. The default setting is 8 (meaning x8).
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 7-5 PCI/PnP Configurations Choose PCI/PnP Configurations from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys. You should see the following display: PCI Slot 1 IRQ Select Use this setting to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for PCI slot 1. The options are "Auto", "3", "4", "5", "7", "9", "10", "11", "12", "14" and "15". PCI Slot 2 IRQ Select Use this setting to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for PCI slot 2.
Chapter 7: AwardBIOS PCI Slot 5 IRQ Select Use this setting to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for PCI slot 5. The options are "Auto", "3", "4", "5", "7", "9", "10", "11", "12", "14" and "15". Reset Configuration Data When Enabled, this setting resets the extended system configuration data when you exit setup. Do this when you have installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the OS cannot reboot the system.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 7-6 Power Choose Power from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys. You should see the following display: ACPI Function This item allows you to enable and disable the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management) program. The options are " Enabled" and "Disabled". ACPI Suspend Type This item allows the user to determine the ACPI Suspend type. The options are "S1 (POS)" and "S3 (STR)".
Chapter 7: AwardBIOS SYNC+Blank" to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and the monitor. Select "Blank Screen" to turn off the video buffer and the monitor. Select "DPMS" to initiate display power management signals. Video Off in Suspend This setting determines whether the display turns off when the system is in the Suspend Mode. The settings are "Yes" and "No". Suspend Type This item sets the system suspend Mode. The options are "Stop Grant" and "PWR On Suspend".
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual Resume by Alarm If Enabled, this setting will allow the AwardBIOS to turn on the system via the real-time clock (RTC). The options are "Enabled" and "Disabled". Date (of Month) Alarm Set the date for RTC alarm wake up in this field. Time (hh:mm:s) Alarm Set the time for RTC alarm wake up in this field. POWER ON Function This setting allows the user to determine the method by which the system power is activated.
Chapter 7: AwardBIOS 7-7 Boot Choose Boot from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys. You should see the following display: Award BIOS attempts to load the operating system from devices specified by the users in a user-specified sequence. First Boot Device This item allows the user to set the first boot-up device. The options are "Floppy", "LS120", "HDD", "SCSI", "CDROM", "ZIP100", "USB-FDD", "USBZIP", "USB-CDROM", "USB-HDD", "LAN" and "Disabled".
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual Boot Other Device If enabled, this option enables the BIOS to load the OS from another device rather than the ones that have been specified as the first, second and third boot up devices. The settings are "Enabled" and "Disabled". Virus Warning This item allows the user to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Drive Disk boot sector protection.
Chapter 7: AwardBIOS 7-8 Security Choose Security from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys. You should see the following display: Set Supervisor Password When the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted on the above screen, press the key. When prompted, type the Supervisor Password in the dialogue box to set or to change the Supervisor Password. Set User Password When the item "Set User Password" is highlighted on the above screen, press the key.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual 7-9 Exit Choose Exit from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys. You should see the following display: Save & Exit Setup When the item "Save & Exit Setup" is highlighted, press to save the changes you've made in the BIOS program (CMOS) and exit. Your system should, then, continue with the boot-up procedure.
Appendix A: AwardBIOS Post Messages Appendix A AwardBIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for errors. If an error is found and a correction is needed, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by the following: PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP POST Beep Codes Currently, there are two kinds of beep codes used in AwardBIOS.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP The type of diskette drive installed in the system is different from the CMOS definition. Run Setup to reconfigure the drive type correctly. DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indicates that the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup.
Appendix A: AwardBIOS POST Messages Memory Address Error at ... Indicates a memory address error at a specific location. You can use this location along with the memory map for your system to find and replace the bad memory chips. Memory parity Error at ... Indicates a memory parity error at a specific location. You can use this location along with the memory map for your system to find and replace the bad memory chips. Memory Verify Error at ...
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80) → Unable to reset floppy subsystem. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40) → Floppy Type dismatch. Hard Disk(s) fail (40) → HDD reset failed → HDD controller diagnostics failed. Hard Disk(s) fail (20) → HDD initialization error. Hard Disk(s) fail (10) → Unable to recalibrate fixed disk. Hard Disk(s) fail (08) → Sector Verify failed. Hard Disk(s) fail (80) Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key. BIOS detect the keyboard is locked.
Appendix B: AwardBIOS POST Codes Appendix B AwardBIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Testing) Codes for the Award BIOS. POST (hex) CFh C0h C1h C3h C5h 0h1 02h 03h 04h 05h 06h 07h 08h 09h 0Ah 0Bh 0Ch 0Dh 0Eh Description Test CMOS R/W functionality. Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) -Program basic chipset registers Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual POST (hex) 0Fh 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h 15h 16h 17h 18h 19h 1Ah 1Bh 1Ch 1Dh 1Eh 1Fh 20h 21h 22h 23h 24h 25h 26h 27h 28h 29h 2Ah 2Bh 2Ch Description Reserved Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into the run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support. Reserved Use walking 1’s algorithm to check out interface in CMOS circuitry. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for override. Reserved Program chipset default values into chipset.
Appendix B: AwardBIOS POST Codes POST (hex) 2Dh 2Eh 2Fh 30h 31h 32h 33h 34h 35h 36h 37h 38h 39h 3Ah 3Bh 3Ch 3Dh 3Eh 3Fh 40h 41h 42h 43h 44h 45h 46h 47h 48h 49h 4Ah 4Bh 4Ch 4Dh 4Eh 4Fh 50h 51h 52h 53h 54h 55h 56h 57h Description 1. Initialize multi-language 2. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU speed …. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reset keyboard except Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual POST (hex) 58h 59h 5Ah 5Bh 5Ch 5Dh 5Eh 5Fh 60h 61h 62h 63h 64h 65h 66h 67h 68h 69h 6Ah 6Bh 6Ch 6Dh 6Eh 6Fh 70h 71h 72h 73h 74h 75h 76h 77h 78h 79h 7Ah 7Bh 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 7Fh Description Reserved Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code. Reserved (Optional Feature) Show message for entering AWDFLASH.EXE from FDD (optional) Reserved 1. Initialize Init_Onboard_Super_IO switch. 2. Initialize Init_Onboard_AUDIO switch. Reserved Reserved Okay to enter Setup utility; i.e.
Appendix B: AwardBIOS POST Codes POST (hex) 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 90h 91h 92h 93h 94h 95h 96h FFh Description Reserved Reserved 1. Call chipset power management hook. 2. Recover the text font used by EPA logo (not for full screen logo) 3. If password is set, ask for password. Save all data in stack back to CMOS Initialize ISA PnP boot devices 1. USB final Initialization 2. NET PC: Build SYSID structure 3. Switch screen back to text mode 4. Set up ACPI table at top of memory. 5.
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Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors Single Intel Pentium ® 4 478-pin micro FCPGA 1.40 to 2.
SUPERSERVER 5012B-6/5012B-E Manual Safety Regulations: UL 1950, CUL, TUV EMI: FCC part 15, CISPR 22 (EN 55022) System Operating Environment Operating Temperature Range: 10 - 35 degrees C / 50 - 90 degrees F Operating Humidity Range: 8 - 80% (non-condensing) Cooling Fans System: One (1) 10-cm ball bearing blower fan Form Factor P4SBR/P4SBE motherboard: ATX SC810 chassis: 1U rackmount Operating Systems Supported Windows NT, Windows 2000, Solaris, Netware, SCO UNIX and Linux Dimensions 16.7 x 1.7 x 22.
