SUPER ® SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT 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 SuperWorkstation 7045AWT. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT 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 SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DWA-N serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
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SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2 Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2 Memory ...............................................................
Table of Contents Installing the Server into the Rack .................................................................. 2-7 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-8 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ...................................................................... 2-10 Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview .........................................................................................................
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................ 5-25 5-12 Parallel, Floppy, IDE, and SATA Ports .......................................................... 5-26 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 6-1 Precautions ..................................................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The 7045A-WT is a high-end workstation comprised of two main subsystems: the SC743SQ-865 tower/4U server chassis and the X7DWA-N dual Intel Xeon processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT (www.supermicro.com).
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT lies the X7DWA-N, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel 5400 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X7DWA-N. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the 5400 chipset). Processors The X7DWA-N supports single or dual LGA771 type Intel Xeon 5400/5300/5200/5100 Series processors at a FSB speed of 1600/1333/1066 MHz.
Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard Controllers/Ports One floppy drive connector and two onboard ATA/100 connectors (one reserved for the use of a compact flash card) are provided to support IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port (an additional COM header is located on the serverboard), one parallel port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 1-3 Server Chassis Features The SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT is a 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 SC743SQ-865 server chassis. System Power The 7045A-WT features a single 865W power supply. This power supply unit has been designed to operate at a low noise level to make it ideal for use in a workstation environment.
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel 5400 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperWorkstation 7045AWT 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 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.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT 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) and 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 • Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them. • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the system into a rack unit. Rack installation requires the use of the optional rackmount kit. If the system has already been mounted into a rack or if you are using it as a tower, 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 You will need to remove the top cover and the feet to add rack rails to the chassis. First, remove the top and right covers (top and left covers when standing as a tower chassis) by first removing the screws that secure them to the chassis. Depress the button on the top (side if tower) of the chassis to release the cover and then pull the cover off. Then unscrew the four feet and remove them from the chassis (see Figure 2-2).
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Figure 2-3. Installing the Rails to the Chassis Installing the Rack Rails Determine where you want to place the SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fixed rack rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets provided.
Chapter 2: Server Installation 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. You should have two brackets in the rack mount kit. Install these first keeping in mind that they are left/right specific (marked with "L" and "R"). Then, line up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After setting up the the system, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the Inside of the System 1. If rack mounted, first release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. Then grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click"). 2.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives and backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the Drives 1. All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. For servicing the CDROM, IDE hard drives and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top/left chassis cover.
Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview The control panel on the 7045A-WT has several LEDs and two buttons. There are also two LEDs on each SATA drive carrier. These LEDs keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system and the activity and health of specific components. 3-2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis: a power on/off button and a reset button.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC743SQ-865 chassis has six LEDs that 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. This LED should normally be on when the system is operating. HDD Indicates IDE channel activity.
Chapter 3: System Interface the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists. 3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs SATA Drives • Green: Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED.
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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 SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT 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.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT 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. • DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a DVD-ROM drive.
Chapter 4: System Safety • After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and 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.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 7045A-WT is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 7045A-WT 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 the X7DWA-N serverboard into the chassis, 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 this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have finished working with the serverboard to better cool and protect the system.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static discharge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. 5-2 Serverboard Installation This section explains the first step of physically mounting the X7DWA-N into the SC743SQ-865 chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate the most common problems encountered in such an installation.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-3 Connecting Cables Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins 20 19 Ground NMI x (Key) x (Key) Power On LED Vcc HDD LED Vcc NIC1 LED Vcc NIC2 LED Vcc OH/Fan Fail LED Vcc Power Fail LED Vcc Ground Reset (Button) Ground Power (Button) 2 5-4 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 Serverboard Setup 5-5 Installing the Processor and Heat Sink Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package. Always ! remove the power cord first before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Notes: Always connect the power cord last and remove it before adding, removing or changing any components. Make sure to install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heat sink.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual CPU Installation 1. A black PnP cap is attached to the load plate to protect the CPU socket. Press the load lever down and away from the retention clasp Load lever to release the load plate from its locked position. PnP cap 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at opposite sides. 4. Align pin1 of the CPU (the corner marked with a triangle) with the notched corner of the CPU socket.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 7. With the CPU in the socket, in- Gold dot spect the four corners of the CPU Socket key to make sure that it is properly installed. CPU key 8. Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down until it snaps into the retention clasp. Notched corner 9. If the CPU is properly installed CPU pin 1 into the socket, the PnP cap will be automatically released from the load plate when the lever locks. Remove the cap. Repeat steps to install a second CPU if desired.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Installation and Removal of the Heat Sink Installing the Heat Sink Installation 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heat sink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so Screw #1 that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (do not over-tighten the screws, which may damage the CPU.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-6 Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM ! modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing Memory Modules 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with Bank 1. Refer to the Memory Configuration Table below for more details. 2. Insert each DIMM vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM incorrectly. 3.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Notes: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than 4 GB of memory. Due to memory allocation to system devices, memory remaining available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. Refer to the table below for details.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-7 Adding PCI Cards The X7DWA-N has two PCI-Express x16 Gen 2 slots, two 64-bit 133/100 MHz PCI-X slots and one PCI 33 MHz slot. The SC743SQ-865 chassis can accommodate up to seven PCI expansion cards. PCI cards are installed directly to the serverboard. Installing an Add-on Card Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure you install it into a slot that supports the speed of the card (see step 1, above). 1.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Serverboard Details 1 Figure 5-4.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X7DWA-N Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting J3P 3rd Power Fail Detect Open (Disabled) JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-10) JCF1 Compact Flash Card Master/Slave Open (Slave) JI2C1/JI2C2 I2C to PCI-X Slots Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JI2C3/JI2C4 I2C to PCI-E Slots Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPT1 TPM Support Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description 1394-1/1394-2 FireWire
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 5-9 Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1) Pin# Definition Main ATX Power Supply Connector 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V 14 -12V 2 +3.3V The primary power supply connector 15 COM 3 COM (JPW1) meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 16 PS_ON 4 +5V 24-pin specification. Refer to the table 17 COM 5 COM on the right for the pin definitions of the ATX 24-pin power connector.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup PW_ON Connector Power Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The PW_ON connector is on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. This header should be connected to the chassis power button. See the table on the right for pin Pin# Definition 1 PW_ON 2 Ground definitions. Reset Connector Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The reset connector is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1 and attaches to the Pin# Definition reset switch on the computer chas- 3 Reset 4 Ground sis.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. This LED Pin# Definition is used to display all IDE and SATA 13 Vcc activity. See the table on the right for 14 HD Active pin definitions. Power On LED The Power On LED connector is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 (use JLED for a 3-pin connector). This connection is used to provide LED indication of power being supplied to the system.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions (JL1) The Chassis Intrusion header is designated JL1. Attach an appropriate Pin# Definition cable from the chassis to inform you 1 Intrusion Input of a chassis intrusion when the chas- 2 Ground sis is opened Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is designated JWOL on the serverboard. See Pin# Definition the table on the right for pin defini- 1 +5V Standby tions.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions (COM1/COM2) Two serial ports are included on the serverboard. COM1 is a backpanel Pin # Definition Pin # Definition port and COM2 is a header located 1 DCD 6 DSR near the SATA4 port. See the table on 2 RXD 7 RTS the right for pin definitions. 3 TXD 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 Ground 10 NC Power LED/Speaker On JD1 header, pins 1-3 are for a power LED and pins 4-7 are for the speaker.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Alarm Reset If three power supplies are installed, the system can notify you when any of Alarm Reset Header Pin Definitions (JAR) the three power modules fail. Connect JAR to a micro-switch to enable you Pin Setting Definition to turn off the alarm that is activated when a power module fails. See the Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 +5V table on the right for pin definitions.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Compact Flash Card PWR Connector Compact Flash Card PWR Connector (JWF1) A Compact Flash Card Power Connector is located at JWF1. For the Compact Flash Card to work properly, you will need to enable with JCF1 and Jumper Definition On Compact Flash Power On Off Compact Flash Power Off connect a Compact Flash Card power cable to JWF1 first. CD Header A 4-pin CD header (CD1) and a Front Panel Audio header (Audio FP) are included on the serverboard.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 1394-1/1394-2 Headers 1394-1 Pin Definitions The 1394-1 and 1394-2 headers provide IEEE 1394 FireWire connectivity. Pin# Definition Pin# Definition 1 PTPA0+ 2 PTPA0- See the tables on the right for pin 3 GND 4 GND definitions.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS (which will also clear any passwords). Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS. To clear CMOS, 1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s). 2. With the power disconnected, short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as a small screwdriver. 3. Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device). 4. Reconnect the power cord(s) and power on the system.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Watch Dog Enable/Disable Watch Dog Jumper Settings (JWD) JWD controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a system monitor that Jumper Setting can reboot the system when a software Pins 1-2 Reset application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 Pins 2-3 NMI will cause WD to reset the system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 Open Disabled Definition will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual I2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots Jumpers JI2C3 and JI2C4 allow you to connect the System Management Bus I2C to PCI-E Slots Jumper Settings (JI2C3/JI2C4) (I2C) to the PCI-E slots. The default set- Jumper Setting Definition ting is Disabled. Both jumpers must be Pins 1-2 Enabled set to the same setting See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 Onboard Indicators GLAN1/2 LED (Connection Speed Indicator) LAN1/2 LEDs The Ethernet ports have two LEDs. On each port, one LED indicates activity while the other LED may be green, LED Color Definition Off 10 MHz Green 100 MHz Amber 1 GHz amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the right for the functions associated with the connection speed LED. Onboard Power LED (LE1) An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 5-12 Parallel, Floppy, IDE, and SATA Ports Use the following information to connect the IDE hard disk drive cables. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. • The 80-wire ATA100/66 IDE hard disk drive cable that came with your system has two connectors to support two drives. This special cable should be used to take advantage of the speed this new technology offers.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IDE Connectors There are two IDE connectors (one blue and one white) on the serverboard. IDE1 (blue) is designated as the Primary IDE drive. The white connector is designated as the Secondary IDE drive and is reserved for Compact Flash Card use only. (See the note below.) See the table on the right for pin definitions. Note: The white slot is reserved for Compact Flash Cards only. Do not use it for other devices.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Floppy Drive Connector Pin Definitions (Floppy) Floppy Drive Connector The floppy connector is designated Pin# Definition "Floppy". See the table below for pin 1 Ground 2 FDHDIN definitions.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform simple maintenance on the SC743SQ-865 chassis. Following the component installation steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows. Refer to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing the system as a 4U rackmount. Tools Required: The only tool you will need is a Philips screwdriver.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Main Power System Reset USB Ports 5.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-2 Front Control Panel The front control panel must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status and alarm indications. A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify this connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on the serverboard (making sure the red wire plugs into pin 1) to the appropriate comnnector on the front control panel PCB (printed circuit board).
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 6-3 System Fans Two 8-cm PWM chassis cooling fans (located in the center of the chassis) provide cooling airflow while one 9-cm exhaust fan expels hot air from the chassis. The fans should all be connected to headers on the serverboard (see Chapter 5). Each power supply module also has a cooling fan. Fan Failure Under normal operation, the chassis fans, the exhaust fan and the power supply fans run continuously.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 6-4 Drive Bay Installation A total of six SATA drives may be housed in the SC743SQ-865 chassis. The drive IDs are preconfigured as 0 through 5 in order from bottom to top (or from left to right if rackmounted). A bezel covers the drive area but does not need to be removed to access the drives; simply swing open the bezel. If you wish to remove the bezel piece, push on the three tabs on the inside of the left lip of the front chassis cover.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-4. Removing a SATA Drive Carrier Figure 6-5. Mounting a SATA Drive in a Carrier Important! Use extreme caution when working around the SATA ! backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the airflow holes. SATA Backplane The SATA drives plug into a SATA backplane.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays The 7045A-WT has two 5.25" drive bays. Components such as an extra floppy drive, IDE hard drives or DVD-ROM drives can be installed into these 5.25" drive bays. Removing the Empty Drive Bay 1. First power down the system. 2. Remove the top/left chassis cover to access the drive components. 3.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Power Supply The SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT has a single 865 watt power supply. This power unit is equipped with low-noise technology, making the system ideal for workstation environments. The power supply has an auto-switching capability that enable it to automatically sense and operate with 100 or 240 volt inputs. Power Supply Failure If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power supply unit.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DWA-N. The Phoenix 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 the Supermicro web site
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 7-2 Running Setup *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 as shown on the following page. When you first power on the computer, the Phoenix BIOS™ is immediately activated.
Chapter 7: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields. Then press the key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields, and enter the correct data. Press the key to save the data. BIOS Date This field displays the date when this version of BIOS was built.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA Port 3 and SATA Port 4 These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA Port 3 , SATA Port 4 slots. Hit to activate the following sub-menu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly.
Chapter 7: BIOS LBA Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: Total Sectors: This item displays the number of total sectors available in the LBA Format. Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum capacity in the LBA Format. Multi-Sector Transfers This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used in multi-sector transfer. The options are Disabled, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and 16 Sectors.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual SATA Controller Mode Option Select Compatible to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be automatically-detected and be placed in the Legacy Mode by the BIOS. Select Enhanced to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be to be automatically-detected and be placed in the Native IDE Mode. (Note: The Enhanced mode is supported by the Windows 2000 OS or a later version.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-4 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing . Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. QuickBoot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual ACPI Sleep Mode This feature allows you to decide which ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) power management mode to use when in the sleep mode. The options are S1, S3 and S1S3. Power Button Behavior If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer.
Chapter 7: BIOS Memory Cache Cache System BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS to write (cache) data into this reserved memory area. Select Write Protect to enable the function and reserve this area for the Video BIOS ROM access only. Select Uncached to disable this function and make this area available for other devices.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Cache Extended Memory If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM) or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select Uncached to disable this function. Select Write Through to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time.
Chapter 7: BIOS sent (forwarded) to the BIOS DMI Event Log for user review. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCI Fast Delayed Transaction Enable this function to improve the DMA data transfer rate for a PCI 32-bit multimedia card. The options are Enable and Disabled. Reset Configuration Data If set to Yes, this setting clears the Extended System Configuration Data- (ESCD) area. The options are Yes and No.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Advanced Chipset Control Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An Incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect DRAM timing may cause system to become unstable. When this occurs, reset the setting to the default setting. SERR Signal Condition This setting specifies the ECC Error conditions that an SERR# is to be asserted.
Chapter 7: BIOS Branch 0 Rank Interleaving/Branch 1 Rank Interleaving Select enable to enable Interleaved Memory for Memory Bus Branch 0 Rank or Branch 1 Rank. The options for Memory Interleaving are 1:1, 2:1 and 4:1. Enhanced x8 Detection Select Enabled to enable Enhanced x8 DRAM UC Error Detection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Patrol Scrubbing Scrubbing is a process that allows the North Bridge to correct correctable memory errors found on FBD memory modules.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Global Activation Throttle Select Enabled to enable the function of open-loop global thermal throttling on the fully buffered (FBD) memory modules and allow global thermal throttling to become active when the number of activate control exceeds a predefined number. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Force ITK Configuration Clocking Select Enabled to configure FBD clock settings to support ITK testing. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS Core-Multi-Processing Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.) The options are Disabled and Enabled. Machine Checking (*Available if supported by the CPU.) Set to Enabled to activate the function of Machine Checking and allow the CPU to detect and report hardware (machine) errors via a set of model-specific registers (MSRs). The options are Disabled and Enabled.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Set Maximum Ext. CPUID=3 When set to Enabled, the Maximum Extended CPUID will be set to 3. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Way Hint Select Enabled to use a keylogger, a USB device intsalled between the keyboard and the host controller, to capture all key strokes. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Direct Cache Access (*Available when supported by the CPU.
Chapter 7: BIOS Serial Port A This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS- or OS- controlled). Base I/O Address This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port A. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, and 2E8. Interrupt This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port A. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4. Serial Port B This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual DMA Channel This item allows you to specify the DMA channel for the parallel port. The options are DMA1 and DMA3. Floppy Disk Controller This setting allows you to assign control of the floppy disk controller. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS- and OS- controlled). Base I/O Address This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for the Floppy port. The options are Primary and Secondary.
Chapter 7: BIOS Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specify which COM port to direct the remote console to: Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to set the BAUD rate for console redirection. The options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, and 115.2K. Console Type This item allows you to set console redirection type.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Hardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature Threshold This feature displays a predefined CPU overheating temperature threshold that will activate the alarm when the CPU temperature reaches this overheating threshold. The options are 70 oC, 75oC, 80 oC and 85oC.
Chapter 7: BIOS IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.) IPMI Specification Version: This item displays the current IPMI Version. Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version. System Event Logging Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Disabled, the system will continue to log events received via system interface. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual OS Boot Watch Dog Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Timer for Loading OS (Minutes) This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank. The default setting is 10 (minutes.) (Please ignore this option when OS Boot Watch Dog is set to "Disabled".
Chapter 7: BIOS Realtime Sensor Data This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of various components.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 7-5 Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing . All Security BIOS settings are described in this section. Supervisor Password Is: This feature indicates if a supervisor password has been entered to the system.
Chapter 7: BIOS Password on Boot This setting allows you to determine if a password is required for a user to enter the system at system boot. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password not required) TPM Support Select Enabled to enable TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance system security. The options are Enabled and Disabled. (*Configure the settings below when TPM support is Enabled.) TPM Support Current TPM State This feature displays the current TPM state.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 7-6 Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specific Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in this section.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-7 Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility. Exit Discarding Changes Highlight this item and hit to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any changes you may have made.
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Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages. Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified. Stuck key Stuck key on keyboard.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer. System timer error The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages slows system performance considerably. CPU ID: CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error. EISA CMOS not writeable ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS. DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. Software NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual I/O device IRQ conflict I/O device IRQ conflict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested. nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card). Write down and follow the information shown on the screen. Press to enter Setup Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup. PS/2 Mouse: PS/2 mouse identified. Run the I2O Configuration Utility One or more unclaimed block storage devices have the Configuration Request bit set in the LCT. Run an I2O Configuration Utility (e.g. the SAC utility).
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Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual POST Code Description 18h 8254 timer initialization 1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization 1Ch 20h Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller 24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB 28h 29h Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager 2Ah Clear 512 kB base RAM 2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx* 2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of memory bus Enable cache befo
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes POST Code Description 5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB 60h Test extended memory 62h 64h Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 66h Configure advanced cache registers 67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC 68h 69h Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area 6Ah Display external L2 cache size 6Bh Load custom defaults (optional) 6Ch 70h 72h 76h 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual POST Code Description 99h Check for SMART Drive (optional) 9Ch Set up Power Management 9Dh 9Eh Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts 9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives A0h Set time of day A2h A4h Check key lock Initialize typematic rate A8h Erase prompt AAh Scan for key stroke ACh AEh B0h B1h B2h B4h B5h B6h B7h B9h BAh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h C6h C7h C8h C9h CDh D2h D4h D8h D9h DEh Enter SET
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h E3h Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h E7h Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size
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Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Appendix C Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID before you install the Windows Operating System and other software drivers. Important Notes If you do not wish to configure onboard SATA RAID functions, please go directly to Section C-2, Appendix D and Appendix E for Operating System & Other Software Installation.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual The Intel HostRAID Configurations The following types of Intel's HostRAID configurations are supported: RAID 0 (Data Striping): this function allows data to be written (copied) into parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections of two hard drives, achieving double data-transfer rate than using a single disk. RAID1 (Data Mirroring): an identical data image from one drive is copied to another drive. The second drive must be the same size or larger than the first drive.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines 8. During the system boot-up, press the and keys simultaneously to run the Intel RAID Configuration Utility when prompted by the following message: Press for the Intel RAID Configuration Utility. Note: The Intel RAID Configuration Utility is only available for systems with two or more drives installed. The Intel RAID Utility screen will not display in systems with one drive installed. Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility Program 1.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Creating a RAID 0 Volume a. Select Create RAID Volume from the main menu and press . The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the key or the key to go to the next field. (You can use the key to select the previous menu.) c. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the , keys to select RAID 0 (Stripe) and hit . d.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 1 Volume a. Select Create RAID Volume from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the key or the key to go to the next field. (You can use the key to select the previous menu.) c. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the , and keys to select RAID 1 (Mirror) and hit . d.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0) a. Select Create RAID Volume from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press . c. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, use the and the keys to select RAID 10 (RAID1 + RAID0) and hit . d.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity) a. Select Create RAID Volume from the main menu and press the key. The following screen will appear: b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press . c. When the Raid Level is highlighted, use the , keys to select RAID 5 (Parity) and hit . d. When the Disk item is highlighted, press to select the HDD to configure as RAID.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Deleting RAID Volume: Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set.) a. From the main menu, select item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press . b. Use the , keys to select the RAID set you want to delete and press . A Warning message displays. c.
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup Guidelines Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD Warning: Be cautious when doing this procedure. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or Resetting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete the internal RAID structure on the drive. a. From the main menu, select item3-Reset Disks to Non- RAID, and press . The following screen will appear: b. Use the , keys to highlight the RAID set drive for resetting and press to select. c.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual C-2 Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 on RAID Systems Installing a New Operating System-the Windows XP/2000/2003 OS a. Insert Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the system will start booting up from CD. b. Press the key when the message-Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver displays. c. When the Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup screen appears, press S to specify additional device(s). d.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Appendix D Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure the RAID before you install the Windows operating system. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. Note: The following section provides information on the Adaptec SATA RAID Driver based on the Intel Enterprise South Bridge 2 (ESB2) Controller.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Configuring Adaptec SATA RAID 1. Press the key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Note: If it is the first time powering on the system, we recommend you load the Optimized Default Settings. If you have already done so, please skip to Step 3. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the "Exit" Settings. Once in the "Exit" settings, Scroll down to select "Load Optimized Default Settings" and press the key. Select "OK" to confirm the selection.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Adaptec SATA Controller Driver The Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller adds SATA/RAID functionality and performance enhancements to a motherboard. RAID striping (RAID 0) allows data to be written across multiple drives, greatly improving hard disk I/O performance. RAID mirroring (RAID 1) allows data to be simultaneously written to two drives, improving data security even if a single hard disk fails.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and configure array settings. Using the arrow keys and the key, select "Managing Arrays" from the main menu as shown above.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Configuring Disk Drives Note: You may need to configure a disk drive before you can use it. Caution: Configuring a disk may overwrite the partition table on the disk and may make any data on the disk inaccessible. If the drive is used in an array, you may not be able to use the array again. Do not configure a disk that is part of a boot array. To determine which disks are associated with a particular array, please refer to the Viewing Array Properties section.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 2. From the Select Drives for Configuring List (shown below), select the drives you want to configure and press . 3. The drive you've selected will appear in the Selected Drives Dialog Box on the right (as shown below.) Repeat the same steps until all drives that you want to configure appear in the selected drives box. 4. Once all drives display in the selected drive box, press
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines 5. Read the warning message as shown in the screen below. 6. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to configure. If correct, type Y to continue.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Creating Arrays Before you create arrays, make sure that the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are un-initialized or not formatted are shown in gray and cannot be used. (Note: It is recommended that you configure devices before you create arrays.) To create an array 1. From the main menu (shown on page D-4), select Create Array. 2.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Assigning Array Properties Once a new array is completed, you can assign properties to the array. Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, and you cannot change the array properties using this utility. To assign properties to the new array 1. In the Array Properties menu (as shown in the screen below), select an array type and press . Only the available array types will be displayed on the screen.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual 5. When you are finished, press (as the screen shown below). Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, be sure to back up any data stored on the new drive; otherwise, all data will be lost. 2. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1, you can restart it by pressing and . 3. If you've used the Quick Init option to create a RAID1, it may return some data mis-matched when you run a consistency check at a later time. This is normal. 4.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Adding a Bootable Array To make an array bootable 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to make bootable, and press and . 3. Enter Y to create a bootable array when the following message is displayed: "This will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable. Do you want to make this array bootable? (Yes/No):" Then, a bootable array will be created.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Adding/Deleting Hotspares To add a Hotspare Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you would need to add a new HDD as a hotspare. 1. From the main menu (shown on Page D-4), select Add/Delete Hotspares. 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight and select the disk you want to designate as a hotspare, and press , and press . 3.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array, follow the steps below: 1. From the main menu, select Manage Arrays and hit (as shown on the previous page.) 2. From the List of Arrays dialog box (shown below), select the array you want to view and press Enter. The Array Properties dialog box appears (as shown below), showing detailed information on the array. The physical disks associated with the array are displayed here. 3.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Rebuilding Arrays Note 1: Rebuilding applies to a Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process is interrupted or when one critical member is missing, you must perform a Rebuild to restore its functionality. For a critical array rebuilding operation, the optimal drive is the source drive. Note 2: If no spare array exists and a hard disk drive fails, you need to create a spare before you can rebuild an array.
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines Deleting Array Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent data loss. Deleted arrays cannot be restored. 1. From the main menu (shown on Page D-4), select Manage Arrays. 2. Select the array you wish to delete and press . 3. In the Array Properties dialog box, select Delete and press . The following prompt is displayed: Warning!! Deleting the array will render array unusable.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks. To access the disk utilities 1. From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Menu, select Disk Utilities (as shown above) and press . The following screen appears. 2. Select the desired disk and press .
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines To format a disk Note: The operation of Formatting Disk allows you to perform a low-level formatting of a hard drive by writing zeros to the entire disk. Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not need to be low-level formatted again. 3 When the screen shown below displays, select Format Disk and press . The following screen appears: 4 Read the warning message when it appears in the screen as shown below.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual To verify disk media 3 When the screen shown above displays, select Verify Disk Media and press . 4 A message will display, indicating that the selected drive will be scanned for media defects. Select Yes and hit to proceed with disk verifying; otherwise, select No and hit .
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines To Exit the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 1. Once you have completed RAID array configurations, press ESC to exit. The following screen will appear. 2. Press Yes to exit the Utility.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual D-2 Installing Intel's ESB2 Driver and Installing the OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot, and the screen- Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker will appear. b. Choose from the list the item-Intel ESB2 Driver by 3rd Party (Adaptec) and press . c. From the next screen displayed, choose the OS driver you want to install and press . d.
Appendix E: System Specifications Appendix E System Specifications Processors Single or dual Intel® dual-core Xeon® 5400/5300/5200/5100 Sequence type processors at a front side (system) bus speed of 1600/1333/1066 MHz Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel 5400/ESB2 chipset BIOS 8 Mb Phoenix® Flash ROM Memory Capacity Eight 240-pin DIMM slots that support up to 64 GB of FBD (Fully Buffered DIMM) ECC DDR2-800/667/533 SDRAM (both 1.5V and 1.
SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual Motherboard Model: X7DWA-N (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions: 12 x 13 in (305 x 330 mm) Chassis SC743SQ-865 Form Factor: tower/4U rackmount Dimensions (as tower): (WxHxD) 7 x 17.2 x 25.5 in. (178 x 437 x 648 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 64 lbs. (29.1 kg.
Appendix E: System Specifications Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certified (Germany), CE Marking (Europe) California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.
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