SUPER ® SUPERSERVER 8042-8 SUPERSERVER 8042-6 SUPERMICR R ALARM USER’S MANUAL 1.
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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 8042-8/8042-6. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Chapter 7 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup Utility. Appendix A offers information on BIOS POST messages. Appendix B provides POST codes. Appendix C lists the system specifications.
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SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 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 Chapter 4: System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-1 4-2 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................. 4-2 4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................... 4-3 4-4 Operating Precautions ......................................................................................
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................... 5-18 Power Supply Fail Header ....................................................................... 5-18 NMI Header .............................................................................................. 5-19 5-9 DIP Switch Settings ........................................................................................ 5-19 DIP Switch 1: Processor Speed .......
Table of Contents Chapter 7: BIOS 7-1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 7-1 7-2 BIOS Features ................................................................................................... 7-2 7-3 Running Setup ................................................................................................... 7-2 7-4 Advanced BIOS Setup .............................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6 is a high-end quad processor in a 4U rackmount configuration. The SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6 is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC862 high-end server chassis and the P4QH8/P4QH6 quad Xeon processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6 lies the P4QH8/P4QH6, a quad processor serverboard based on ServerWorks GC-HE chipset and designed to provide maximum performance with the newest technology available. Below are the main features of the P4QH8/P4QH6. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the GC-HE chipset). Processors The P4QH8/P4QH6 supports up to four Intel Xeon processors MP of up to 2.86 GHz with a 400 MHz FSB.
Chapter 1: Introduction mouse and keyboard ports and one 10/100 Mb LAN (Ethernet) port. Other Features Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage monitors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue. Figure 1-1. ServerWorks GC-HE Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 1-3 Server Chassis Features The SuperServer 8042-8/8042-6 is a high-end, scaleable server platform designed with today's most state-of-the-art features. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC862 server chassis. System Power The 8042-8/8042-6 features a triple redundant power supply consisting of three hot-swappable 350 watt power modules, which supply 700 watts of continuous power with a 350 watt backup.
Chapter 1: Introduction Cooling System The SC862 chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes four 9cm hot-plug redundant system cooling (intake) fans and two 9-cm exhaust fans. All system fans (located between the drive bays and the serverboard) operate continuously. If one fails, an alarm is activated and the RPM of the remaining fans increase to compensate and maintain sufficient airflow.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 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 SuperServer 80428/8042-6 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 8042-8/8042-6 system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 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 8042-8/8042-6 into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 8042-8/ 8042-6 into a rack unit. If the 8042-8/8042-6 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 8042-8/8042-6 into a rack with the rack rails provided.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Installing the Chassis Rails: Position the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the 8042-8/8042-6 chassis making sure the five screw holes line up. aware that these two rails are left/right specific. to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2). Be Screw the rail securely Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis. Locking Tabs: As you have seen, both chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-3. Installing the Rack Rails 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 2-4 on the next page.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual C B A Figure 2-4.
Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 8042-8/8042-6 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 8042-8/8042-6 (see Figure 2-5): First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. Next, release the two thumbscrews that secure the top cover to the chassis.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Figure 2-5.
Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SCA drives and backplane 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 power supply units, the SCSI drive carriers and the serverboard 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 three switches that allow you to take action based on the information provided by these LEDs.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC862 chassis has seven 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. ! Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
Chapter 3: System Interface from the system when replacing. (All three power supply modules are normally active - if one module fails the other two take up the load to keep the system running.) ! Fan Fail: Indicates a system fan failure. This may be one or more of the four hot-swap intake fans or the two exhaust fans. A fan failure is accompanied by an audible alarm, which you can disable with the alarm switch on the control panel.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 3-4 SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs 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. ! Red: When illuminated, the red LED on the front of the SCSI drive carrier indicates the drive has experienced a fault or has crashed.
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 8042-8/8042-6 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 8042-8/8042-6 Manual ! Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed backwards, which will reverse its polarities. The positive side of the battery should be facing up and the negative side should facing the serverboard. 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.
Chapter 4: System Safety ! After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and (if rackmounted) secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made. 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 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that all chassis covers are in place when the 8042-8/8042-6 is operating to ensure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 8042-8/8042-6 system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the processors and heatsinks, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in Section 5-7. Remember to close the chassis completely when you have finished working on the serverboard to sufficiently cool and protect the system.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 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 serverboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up. ! IMPORTANT: Always connect the power cords last and always remove them before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup MP Processors Note: You need a pair of identical 603 clips (shown on left above) for each Gallatin 1.9 - 2.8 GHz CPU. You need a pair of identical 603E clips (shown on right above) for each Foster 1.4 - 1.6GHz CPU. 1. Lift the lever on the CPU socket: lift the lever completely or you will damage the CPU socket when power is applied. (Install CPU1 first.) Socket lever 2. Install the CPU in the socket.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 4. Apply the proper amount of thermal compound to the CPU die and place the heatsink and fan on top of the CPU. Heatsink CPU 5. Secure the heatsink by locking the retention clips into their proper position. Retention clip 6. Connect the three wires of the CPU fan to the respective CPU fan connector. Repeat steps for the other three CPUs. For a dual configuration, install the next CPU into the CPU4 socket. Figure 5-1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-2.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 5-3 Connecting Cables Now that the processors and heatsinks are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard and install memory. Cables include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 JF1 wires have been bundled into a single ribbon cable to simplify their connection. Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the board.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 5-4 Installing Memory in the MEC Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http://www.supermicro.com/TECHSUPPORT/FAQs/Memory_vendors.htm CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. The MEC must be populated in the manner described in Step 2 below. Memory Support: The P4QH8/P4QH6 supports 128MB/256MB/512MB/ 1GB and 2GB ECC registered DDR200 (PC1600) SDRAM DIMM memory modules.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 4. Installing the MEC: After populating the MEC, carefully install it back into its slot on the serverboard, making sure it is fully seated. Finish by securing each end of the retention plate to the chassis with the two screws you removed as described in step one. Figure 5-4. Populating the MEC (Four DIMM installation shown) Note: Always install DIMMs from the bottom of the MEC card up and in groups of four.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Figure 5-5. Side and Top View of DIMM Installation into Slot To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the bottom notch. To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each release tab outward to free the DIMM from the slot.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-5 Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI expansion slots: The P4QH8/P4QH6 system board has six 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X slots. The backplane of the 8042-6 has seven I/O slots that allows you to have a full complement of PCI cards installed on the system. 2. PCI card installation: Begin by removing the I/O shield from the backplane of the server corresponding to the PCI slot you wish to populate.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 5-7 Serverboard Details Figure 5-7.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup P4QH8/P4QH6 Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JA4 JBT1 JPA1/JA2 JPL1 JP5 JP47 JP48 JP55,60 SCSI Enable/Disable CMOS Clear SCSI Ch A/B Term En/Dis LAN Enable/Disable Spread Spectrum 3rd P/S Fail Alarm En/Dis Overheat Fan Force On VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) See Section 5-9 Open (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Closed (Enabled) Closed (Enabled) Open (Normal) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Connector Description ATX PWR CONN COM1/3 COM2/4 CPU/CH/OH FAN D
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 5-8 Connector Definitions Main ATX Power Supply Connection 24-pin Power Connector Pin Definitions (ATX Power Conn) 24-pin connector: The power supply connector on the P4QH8/P4QH6 meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin specification. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Note: the use of a 20-pin power connector is not recommended. Pin Number Definition 13 +3.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup PWR_ON PW R _ON Connector Pin Definitions (JF1) The PWR_ON connection is located on pins 11 and 13 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.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual I2C I2 C Pin D efinitions (JF 1) The I 2C connection is located on pins 16 and 18 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin Number Definition 16 SDA 18 SCL Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion connection is located on pin 20 of JF1. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Keyboard Lock The Keyboard Lock connection is located on pins 22 and 24 of JF1. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Fan Headers* Fan Header P in Definitions (CPU/CHS /OH Fans) The serverboard has four CPU fans, four chassis fans and two overheat fan headers. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin Num ber 1 2 3 Definition Ground (black) +12V (red) Tachom eter Caution: These fan headers are DC pow er. Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM 1/COM 3) COM1/COM3 is located under the parallel port (see Figure 5-6). See the table on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual SMB An SMB (System Management Bus) connection is located at J63. Connect the appropriate cable here to utilize SMB on your system. W ake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (W OL) Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header is designated as WOL. You must enable the LAN Wake-Up setting in BIOS to use this feature and have a LAN card with a Wake-on-LAN connector and cable. See table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup NMI Header A header for use with an NMI button is located at JP50. NMI allows you to issue a non-maskable interrupt to force the system to a halt state. This is used for diagnostic purposes and allows you to perform a memory download to determine the cause of a problem.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the serverboard, 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 serverboard layout pages for jumper locations.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup LAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to enable or disable the onboard LAN (Ethernet port) on the serverboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled. LAN (Ethernet) Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPL1) Jum per Position Pins 1-2 Pins 2-3 Definition Enabled Disabled Spread Spectrum Enable/ Disable Spread Spectrum Jumper Settings (JP5) Jumper JP5 is used to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum feature.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual LVD Channel A SCSI Termination Enable/Disable Jumper JPA1 allows you to enable or disable termination for the LVD Channel A SCSI connector. The normal (default) position is open to enable SCSI termination. See the table on the right for jumper settings. LVD Channel B SCSI Termination Enable/Disable Jumper JPA2 allows you to enable or disable termination for the LVD Channel B SCSI connector. The normal (default) position is open to enable SCSI termination.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 Debug LEDs D13-D20 Eight surface-mounted debug LEDs located near the primary IDE connector (D13-D20) are used to provide POST code information. See the diagrams below for reading the debug LEDs and refer to Appendix B for a complete list of POST codes (a partial listing of the most common codes are given below). The LED closest to the IDE connector (D13) is the low digit.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 5-12 Parallel Port, 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.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Floppy Connector Floppy Connector P in Definitions (JP19) The floppy connector is located on J19. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual SCSI Connectors Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the SCSI connectors located at JA1 and JA2.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard 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 serverboard. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM 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 CD-ROM 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 SC862 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 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Extra Rack Unit Retention Screw (2) Control Panel Top Cover Thumbscrew (2) System LEDs Main Power Alarm Reset Slim CD-ROM Drive SUPERMICR System Reset Floppy Drive R ALARM Power Supplies RESET SCSI Drives Rack Unit Retention Screw (2) Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View 6-2 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 and alarm indications.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-2. Control Panel PCB Fan Headers: (Fan designations are provided on the PCB) FAN1 cools the I/O section of the chassis FAN2 cools the AGP Pro and memory areas FAN3 directs cooling air to CPU1 and CPU2 FAN4 directs cooling air to CPU3 and CPU4 FAN5 + FAN6 are exhaust fans (FAN5 is on the right when viewed from the rear) Fan LEDs: The red LEDs by each fan header turn on when the fan it corresponds to has failed.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Fan Power Override Switch: Turn this switch ON to manually supply power to the system fans. The default setting for this switch is OFF. The system cooling fans normally run at 80% of their maximum RPM to allow for this backup compensation and promote fan life. Turning the fan power override switch to ON overrides the 80% RPM feature to make all fans run at their 100% RPM rate. The microcontroller will continue to monitor for fan fail when this switch is turned on.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Replacing System Cooling Fans 1. Removing a system cooling fan: With the chassis cover removed, first unplug the fan cable corresponding to the failed fan. Then remove the fan unit from the chassis by depressing the locking tab on the fan housing and pulling the unit straight up (see Figure 6-3). Take apart the fan housing to remove the fan from inside. 2.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Replacing System Exhaust Fans 1. Removing a hot-plug fan housing: With the chassis cover removed, first unplug the fan cable corresponding to the failed fan. Next, push down on the locking tabs at the top and bottom of the fan housing, which protrude through the back end of the chassis. This will detach the housing from the chassis. Reach inside the chassis and pull the housing out of its hole in the chassis.
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 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 2. Installing/removing hot-swap SCSI drives: Four SCSI drive bays are located in the front of the chassis, making them easily accesible to install and remove. The SCSI drives can be removed and installed without powering down the system (hot-swap). To remove, first push the release button located beside the drive LEDs, then swing the burgundy 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 in such a way that they do not block the airflow through the chassis. There is a 4-pin connector for the power cables. Connect the connector to the SCA SCSI backplane as noted in Step 3 ("Configuring the hot-plug SCSI drives"). SCA Backplane The SCSI drives plug into a SAF-TE compliant SCA backplane that provide power and bus termination. A RAID controller can be used with the SCA backplane to provide data security.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 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 8042-8/8042-6. First, release the two retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. Next, release the two screws that secure the top cover to the chassis. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Power Supply Modules The SC862 has a set of 700W Triple Redundant Power Supply which consists of three individual Power Supply Modules (SP352-TP p/n PWS026 or p/n PWS-026B for black bezels.) All three modules provide a continuous 700 watts of power to the system. If any one fails, the remaining two will automatically take up the load to keep the system running. All three are hot-pluggable, allowing you to replace a failed module without powering down the system.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Figure 6-7. SUPERMICR Power Supplies R 1 ALARM RESET 3 2 Power Supply Units (3) (See prev.page) Status LED Locking Tab The power supply modules correspond with the AC power marked as below.
Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS for the P4QH8/P4QH6. 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 8042-8/8042-6 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: BIOS 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 Security Exit AMIBIOS Version: BIOS Build Date: BIOS ID: 07.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 7-4 Advanced BIOS Setup Choose Advanced 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: BIOS 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 8042-8/8042-6 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: BIOS Type This option sets the type of device that the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from after AMIBIOS POST is completed. The settings include Not installed, Auto, CDROM and ARMD. The "Auto" setting allows BIOS to automatically detect the presence of the IDE controller. LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. The settings are Disabled and Auto. Select "Disabled" to disable LBA mode.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology, a feature that can help predict impending drive failures. The settings are Auto, Disabled and Enabled. Select "Enabled" or "Disabled" to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. Select "Auto" to auto detect S.M.A.R.T. 32Bit Data Transfer The settings are Auto, Disabled and Enabled. Select "Enabled" or "Disabled" to enable or disable the 32-bit Data Transfer function.
Chapter 7: BIOS when the device is accessed through BIOS. ATA(PI) Detect Timeout (Seconds) Set this option to stop the system search for ATAPI devices within the specified number of seconds. The options are 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 (seconds). Most ATA disk drives can be detected within 5 seconds. ATA(PI) 80pin Cable Detection This option allows you to select the mechanism used to detect the 80-pin ATA(PI) cable. The settings are Host, Device and Host & Device.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot This option allows the BIOS to skip certain tests that are normally perfomred on boot up. You can disable the option to speed up boot time. The settings are Disabled and Enabled. Quiet Boot If Disabled, this option will cause the normal POST messages to be displayed upon setup. When Enabled, the OEM logo is displayed instead of the POST messages. The settings are Enabled, and Disabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS System Keyboard This option is to let the system know if a keyboard is Present or Absent. Primary Display This option specifies the type of monitor display you have installed on the system. The settings are Absent, VGA/EGA, Color 40 x 25, Color 80 x 25 and monochrome. Parity Check Use this option to either Enable or Disable the use of memory parity checking. Boot to OS/2 This option can be used to boot the system to an OS/2 operating system. The settings are No and Yes.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual setting should be used to slow the computer system down or to troubleshoot error messages. Write-Thru: This option allows the computer system to use the internal CPU L1 cache as Write-Though cache. Write-Through cache is slower than Write-Back cache. It performs write operations to the internal L1 CPU cache and system memory simultaneously. Write-Back: This option allows the computer system to use the internal CPU L1 cache as Write-Back cache.
Chapter 7: BIOS Peripheral Device Configuration Power Lost Control This option determines how the system will respond when power is reapplied after a power loss condition. Choose Always On to automatically start up the system when power is reapplied. Always Off means you must push the main power button to restart the system after power is restored. PME Wakeup This option allows you to Enable or Disable PME Wakeup.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 7-5 Chipset Setup Choose Chipset 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 Timing Control MPS 1.
Chapter 7: BIOS 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 Timing Control Determines how the memory timing is controlled. Auto lets BIOS program the memory timing from SPD data. Manual allows the user to select the appropriate memory timing. MPS 1.4 Support The settings for this option are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 7-6 PCI PnP Setup Choose PCI/PnP from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All PCI/PnP options are described in this section. The PCI/PnP Setup screen is shown below.
Chapter 7: BIOS Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA This option lets you allocate an interrupt request (IRQ) to the PCI VGA adapter card (if used). The settings are Yes and No. Palette Snooping When enabled, this option informs PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed. The settings are Disabled and Enabled. This does not necessarily indicate a physical ISA adapter card. The graphics chipset can be mounted on a PCI card.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 7-7 Power Setup Choose Power from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Power Setup options are described in this section. The Power Setup screen is shown below. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP ACPI Aware O/S Power Management Power Boot Security Exit [Yes] [Enabled] ↔ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.03 (C)Copyright 1985-2002, American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 7: BIOS Power Button Mode This option allows you to change the function of the chassis power button. The settings are On/Off and Suspend. When set to Suspend, depressing the power button when the system is up will cause it to enter a suspend state. Sleep Button Enable This option allows you to enable the use of a sleep button that can be connected to the serverboard. The settings are Disabled and Suspend.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 7-8 Boot Setup Choose Boot 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 Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.03 (C)Copyright 1985-2000, American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 7: BIOS 3rd Boot Device The settings for the 3rd Boot Device are Removable Device, ATAPI CDROM, Hard Drive and Intel UNDI, PXE-2.0. 4th Boot Device The settings for the 4th Boot Device are Removable Device, ATAPI CDROM, Hard Drive and Intel UNDI, PXE-2.0. Hard Disk Drives Use this screen to view the hard drives that have been auto-detected or entered manually on your system.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 7-9 Security Setup Choose Security 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.
Chapter 7: BIOS 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. Boot Sector Virus Protection This option allows you to enable or disable a virus detection program to protect the boot sector of your hard disk drive.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual 7-10 Exit Choose Exit 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 with saving the changes.
Chapter 7: BIOS 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.
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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 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 8042-8/8042-6 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: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes 0Bh 0Ch 0Eh 0Fh 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h 19h 1Ah 2Bh 2Ch 2Dh 23h 24h The CMOS status register is initialized. Next, performing any required 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.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 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: BIOS POST Checkpoint 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 8042-8/8042-6 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: BIOS POST Checkpoint 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 com pleted. 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 Up to four Intel ® Xeon TM processors MP of up to 2.
SUPERSERVER 8042-8/8042-6 Manual Serverboard Model: P4QH8 (8042-8) or P4QH6 (8042-6): (SWTX Form Factor) Dimensions: 16 x 13 in (406 x 330 mm) Chassis Model: SC862, 4U rackmount form factor Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.5 x 7 x 26 in. (445 x 178 x 660 mm) Weight Net: 70 lb. (31.8 kg.) Gross: 83 lb. (37.7 kg.
Appendix C: System Specifications Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (28A), +5V (30A), +12V (25A), -5V (0.3A), -12V (0.
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