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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 AS1011S-MR2 server. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The AS1011S-MR2 is a high-end server based on the SC512F-260 1U rackmount chassis and the H8SSL-i2, a single processor motherboard that supports AMD Opteron 1000 series processors and up to 8 GB of ECC/non-ECC DDR2800/667/533 SDRAM.
AS1011S-MR2 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 1011S-MR2. Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8SSL-i2 motherboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
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AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Motherboard Features ..................................
Table of Contents Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-1 Handling the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-1 5-2 Mounting the Motherboard into a Chassis ..................................................... 5-2 5-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 5-2 5-4 Connecting Cables .........................................................................................
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Power Supply Fail Alarm Header ........................................................... 5-17 Power Supply Fail Alarm Reset Header ................................................ 5-17 5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-18 Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-18 CMOS Clear ..................................................................
Table of Contents 7-5 Security Menu ............................................................................................... 7-13 7-6 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-14 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes ...................................................................... A-1 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes ...........................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The AS1011S-MR2 is a high-end single processor, mini 1U rackmount server. The 1011S-MR2 is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC512F-260 chassis and the H8SSL-i2 motherboard. The H8SSL-i2 supports a single AMD Opteron 1000 series processor in a 940-pin AM2 socket and up to 8 GB of ECC/non-ECC DDR2-800/667/533 SDRAM memory.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 1-2 Motherboard Features At the heart of the 1011S-MR2 lies the H8SSL-i2, a single processor motherboard designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the H8SSL-i2. chipset.) (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the ServerWorks HT-1000 Processors The H8SSL-i2 has a 940-pin AM2 type socket that supports a single AMD Opteron Series 1000 processor. Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard Controllers/Ports An onboard IDE controller supports one floppy drive and one Ultra ATA 100 hard drive or ATAPI device. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one serial COM port, two USB ports, a VGA (monitor) port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two GLAN (RJ45) ports.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Figure 1-1 . ServerWorks HT-1000 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. 240 -pin DIMMs AMD OpteronTM Processor (AM2) ATI ES 1000 8x HT @ 1.6 GB/sec 144-bit, 200 -400 MT/s BCM5704 C 33 MHz PCI Slots (2) 33 MHz Bus ServerWorks PCI-X 133 MHz Slot 133 MHz Bus HT-1000 USB 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 Server Chassis Features The 1011S-MR2 is a mini 1U rackmount server platform configuration. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC512F-260 chassis. System Power When configured as a 1011S-MR2, the SC512F-260 chassis includes a single 260W power supply. Control Panel The SC512F-260's control panel provides important system monitoring and control information.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web Site: Super Micro 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: Super Micro 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 1011S-MR2 up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your 1011S-MR2 system has come to you with the processor and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a motherboard, processor, system memory etc.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location - Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing. - This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack (Rack hardware optional) This section provides information on installing the 1011S-MR2 into a rack unit. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. Basic Installation Procedure The 1011S-MR2 server comes with two rack mounting brackets, which are located on each side at the front of the chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing with Rackmount Kit This section is only for customers that have the optional rack mount kit (CSE-PT8). Each of these assemblies consist of two sections: an inner rail that secures to the chassis and an outer rail that secures directly to the rack itself (see Figure 2-2). This is a guideline for installing the unit into a rack with the optional rack kit. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails Installing the Rack Rails Determine where you want to place the 1011S-MR2 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 Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack (w/ Optional Rackmount Kit) Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the 1011S-MR2 into a Telco type rack, follow the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack. They should be spaced apart just enough to accomodate the width of the telco rack.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack: Basic 2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup After you install the 1011S-MR2 in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the server (Figure 2-6) First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack (w/ Optional Rackmount Kit) of the chassis to release the top cover while pushing the cover away from you until it stops. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server. 2. Check the CPU (processor) You may have a processor already installed into the system board. The processor should have its own heatsink attached. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor installation.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 4. Installing add-on cards If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system. See Chapter 5 for details on installing a PCI add-on card. 5. Check all cable connections and airflow Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also, check that the air shroud is properly installed. Figure 2-6.
Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the Serial ATA drive have been properly installed and all essential connections have been made. 1. Accessing the drive bays For servicing the Serial ATA, CD-ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The Serial ATA disk drive is located at the front right side of the chassis. 2.
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Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take. 3-2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC512F-260 chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take. Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure.
Chapter 3: System Interface Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
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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 1011S-MR2 from damage: Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system. Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Motherboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a CDROM drive.
Chapter 4: System Safety 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.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1011S-MR2 is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 1011S-MR2 system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the H8SSL-i2 motherboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the chassis completely when you have finished working on the motherboard to protect and cool the system sufficiently.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 5-2 Mounting the Motherboard into a Chassis All serverboards and motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly. 1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 2. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU. Locate pin 1 on the CPU socket and pin 1 on the CPU. Both are marked with a triangle. Triangles 3. Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the socket. Once aligned, carefully place the CPU into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the socket, move the CPU horizontally or vertically or rub the CPU against the socket or against any pins of the socket, which may damage the CPU and/or the socket. 4.
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Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-4 Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the motherboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfigured systems to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-2 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators and refer to section 5-9 for details. Note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header. All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cable to simplify their connection. The red wire in the ribbon cable plugs into pin 1 of JF1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-5 I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 5-3 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-3. Rear Panel I/O Ports Mouse (Green) USB 0/1 Ports Keyboard COM1 Port (Purple) (Turquoise) 5-6 VGA Port (Blue) JLAN1 / JLAN2 Installing Memory CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage. 1.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Support The H8SSL-i2 supports single or dual-channel, unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2800/667/533 SDRAM. Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory are supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots (see note on previous page). Populating two adjacent slots at a time with memory modules of the same size and type will result in interleaved (128-bit) memory, which is faster than non-interleaved (64-bit) memory.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-7 Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI slots: The H8SSL-i2 has three PCI expansion slots. One of these slots (the 133 MHz PCI-X slot #6) may be populated with the use of the CSE-RR1U-X riser card, which is included with the system. You may install either a 133 or a 100 MHz PCI-X card into the riser card. 2. PCI card installation: Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure it is supported by the riser card (see step 1, above).
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 5-8 Motherboard Details Figure 5-5.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup H8SSL-i2 Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-10 JD1 Onboard Speaker En/Disable Pins 6-7 (Enabled) JPF JPG1 Power Force On VGA Enable/Disable Open (Normal) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL JI2C1/JI2C2 LAN Enable/Disable I2C Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPX1A PCI-X Slot #6 Freq.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 5-9 Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (J1B4) Primary ATX Power Connector Pin# Definition 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V The primary power connector on the 14 -12V 2 +3.3V H8SSL-i2 meets the SSI (Superset 15 COM 3 COM ATX) 24-pin specification. Refer to the table on the right for the pin definitions 16 PS_ON 4 +5V 17 COM 5 COM of the main ATX power connector.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup HDD LED HDD LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to display disk activity. Pin# Definition 13 Vcc 14 HD Active Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. NIC1 LED NIC1 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC1 (Network Interface Controller) LED connection is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. Attach the NIC1 LED cable to display network activity.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach Pin# Definition it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on 3 Reset 4 Ground the right for pin definitions. Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup USB2/3 Headers Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers Pin Definitions (USB2/3) Two additional USB2.0 headers (USB2/3) are included on the moth- USB2 Pin # Definition USB3/4 Pin # Definition 1 +5V 1 +5V 2 PO- 2 PO- USB cables (not included) 3 PO+ 3 PO+ are needed for the connections. See 4 Ground 4 Ground the table on the right for pin definitions. 5 Key 5 No connection erboard near JWOR. These may be connected to provide front side USB access.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Power LED/Speaker PWR LED Connector Pin Definitions (JD1) On JD1, pins 1, 2, and 3 are for the Pin# Definition power LED and pins 4 through 7 are 1 +Vcc for the speaker. See the tables on the right for pin definitions. 2 Control 3 Control Speaker Connector Pin Definitions (JD1) Note: The speaker connector pins are for use with an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6 and 7 with a jumper.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (designated LAN1 and LAN2) are located beside the VGA port. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions (JL1) A Chassis Intrusion header is located Pin# Definition at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable 1 Intrusion Input to inform you of a chassis intrusion.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the Jumper connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer to the serverboard layout page for jumper locations.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Onboard Speaker Enable/ Disable The JD1 header allows you to use either an external speaker or the internal (onboard) speaker. To use the internal (onboard) speaker, close pins 6 and 7 with a jumper. To use an external speaker, connect the speaker Onboard Speaker Enable/Disable Pin Definitions (JD1) Pins Definition 6-7 Jump for onboard speaker 4-7 Attach external speaker wires wires to pins 4 through 7 of JD1.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Pins 1-2 will cause WD to reset the system if an application has frozen. Pins 2-3 will generate Watch Dog Jumper Settings (JWD) Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Reset Pins 2-3 NMI Open Disabled a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that is frozen.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/LAN2 LEDs LAN LED (Connection Speed Indicator) The Ethernet ports (located beside LED Color Definition each Gb LAN port, one LED blinks to indicate activity while the other Off 10 MHz Green 100 MHz LED may be green, amber or off to Amber 1 GHz the VGA port) have two LEDs. On indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the right for the functions associated with the connection speed LED.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 5-12 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections Use the following information to connect the floppy and hard disk drive cables. The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup IDE Connector IDE Drive Connector Pin Definitions (IDE#1) There are no jumpers to con- Pin# Definition Pin # Definition figure the onboard IDE#1 con- 1 Reset IDE 2 Ground nector. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 5-13 Enabling SATA RAID Now that the hardware is set up, you must now install the operating system and the SATA RAID drivers, if you wish to use RAID with your SATA drives. The installation procedure differs depending on whether you wish to have the operating system installed on a RAID array or on a separate non-RAID, IDE drive. See the instructions below for details.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS Before setting up your RAID drives, you must change some settings in BIOS. Boot up the system and hit the key to enter the BIOS Setup Utlility. After the Setup Utility loads, 1. Use the arrow keys to move to the Advanced menu. Scroll down with the arrow keys to "SATA Configuration" and press . When the submenu opens, use the arrow keys to select "HT-1000 SATA" and enable this setting (if not already enabled.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Figure 5-6. HT1000 RAID Utility Screen On the next page you will see the Windows Media Kit. Download this and install to your system for RAID management. Installing Other Software Drivers The Supermicro CD that came packaged with your motherboard has additional drivers. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-7 should appear. (If this display does not appear, click on the My Computer icon and then on the icon representing your CD-ROM drive.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Figure 5-7.
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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 SC512F-260 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 maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Views 6-2 Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the motherboard to provide you with system control buttons and status indicators. These wires have been bundled together in a ribbon cable to simplify the connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on the motherboard to JP4 on the Control Panel PCB (printed circuit board). Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 on both JF1 and JP4.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fan Failure If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan fail LED on the control panel will blink on and off. Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same type and model (the system can continue to run with a failed fan). Remove the top chassis cover while the system is still running to determine which of the two fan units has failed. Then power down the system before replacing a fan.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays CD-ROM/Serial ATA Drives: For installing or removing the CD-ROM or Serial ATA drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the server by removing the top cover of the chassis. Note: Only a "slim" CD-ROM will fit in the 1011S-MR2. Serial ATA Drive Installation The SATA drive is not hot-swappable, meaning system power must be turned off before installing or removing.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup CD-ROM Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CD-ROM drive bay. The CD-ROM must have a "slim" profile to fit into the 1011S-MR2. If you cannot remove the top cover with the system remaining in the rack, follow the procedure below. First, shutdown the system and disconnect all cables from the back of the server chassis.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 6-5 Power Supply The SuperServer 1011S-MR2 has a single 260 watt power supply. This power supply has the capability of operating at 100 - 240 input volts. Power down the system and then unplug the AC power cord to completely remove power from the system before removing the power supply. Power Supply Failure If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power supply unit.
Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8SSL-i2. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of our web site for any changes to BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 7-2 Main Menu When you first enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main Setup screen provides you with a system overview, which includes the version, built date and ID of the AMIBIOS, the type, speed and number of the processors in the system and the amount of memory installed in the system.
Chapter 7: BIOS PS/2 Mouse Support This setting is to specify PS/2 mouse support. The options are Auto, Enabled and Disabled. Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Enable to activate the Wait for F1 if Error function. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Enable to display the message telling the user to hit the DEL key to enter the setup utility. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PXE Option ROM Use this setting to either Enable or Disable the PXE ROM.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Power Button Instant Off Allows the user to change the function of the power button to "Instant Off". Options are Enabled and Disabled. Restore on AC Power Loss This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Power Off, Power On and Last State. Watch Dog Timer This setting is used to Enable or Disable the Watch Dog Timer function.
Chapter 7: BIOS Floppy/IDE/SATA Configuration Floppy A Move the cursor to these fields via up and down keys to select the floppy type. The options are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3½", 1.44 MB 3½”, and 2.88 MB 3½". Floppy B Move the cursor to these fields via up and down keys to select the floppy type. The options are Disabled, 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3½", 1.44 MB 3½”, and 2.88 MB 3½".
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive capacities of over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with 48-bit LBA mode addressing. If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that supports 48-bit LBA mode. The options are Disabled and Auto.
Chapter 7: BIOS S.M.A.R.T. Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select "Auto" to allow BIOS to auto detect hard disk drive support. Select "Disabled" to prevent AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T. Select "Enabled" to allow AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to support hard drive disk. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. 32-Bit Data Transfer Select "Enabled" to activate the function of 32-Bit data transfer.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual PCI/PnP Clear NVRAM Select Yes to clear NVRAM during boot-up. The options are Yes and No. Plug & Play OS Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow AMIBIOS to configure all devices in the system. PCI Latency Timer This option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. Select a value to set the PCI latency in PCI clock cycles.
Chapter 7: BIOS IRQ3/IRQ4/IRQ5/IRQ7/IRQ9/IRQ10/IRQ11/IRQ14/IRQ15 This feature specifies the availability of an IRQ to be used by a PCI/PnP device. Select Reserved for the IRQ to be used by a Legacy ISA device. The options are Available and Reserved. DMA Channel0/Channel1/Channel3/Channel5/Channel6/Channel7 Select Available to indicate that a specific DMA channel is available to be used by a PCI/PnP device. Select Reserved if the DMA channel specified is reserved for a Legacy ISA device.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Advanced Chipset Control NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode This setting determines how the memory clock is set. Auto has the memory clock set by the code and Limit allows the user to set a standard value. MCT Timing Mode Sets the timing mode for memory. Options are Auto and Manual. Bank Interleaving This setting is used to determine whether bank interleaving is to be employed. The options are Auto and Disabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS HT1000 SouthBridge Configuration HIDE XIOAPIC PCI Functions The options are Yes and No. Legacy USB Support Select "Enabled" to enable the support for USB Legacy. Disable Legacy support if there are no USB devices installed in the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. USB 2.0 Controller Mode Select the controller mode for your USB ports. Options are HiSpeed and FullSpeed. (HiSpeed=480 Mbps, FullSpeed=12 Mbps).
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Use this setting to Enable or Disable remote access. If Enabled is selected, you can select a Remote Access type. System Health Monitor CPU Overheat Temperature Use the "+" and "-" keys to set the CPU temperature threshold to between 65o and 90o C. When this threshold is exceeded, the overheat LED on the chassis will light up and an alarm will sound.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-4 Boot Menu Boot Settings Configuration Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to prioritize the sequence for the Boot Device with the devices installed in the system. Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to prioritize the Boot sequence from available hard drives. Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the Boot sequence from available removable drives.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual 7-6 Exit Menu Select the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure.
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Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h. B-1 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description D0h The NMI is disabled. Power on delay is starting.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual B-2 Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description E0h The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. E1h Initializing the interrupt vector table next. E2h Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next. E6h Enabling the floppy drive controller and Timer IRQs. Enabling internal cache memory. Edh Initializing the floppy drive.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes B-3 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution. These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM. Checkpoint Code Description 03h The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition. 05h The BIOS stack has been built. Next, disabling cache memory. 06h Uncompressing the POST code next. 07h Next, initializing the CPU and the CPU data area.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description 25h Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on. 27h Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next. 28h Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode settings next. 2Ah Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be done next, if present. See the last page for additional information.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description 4Ch The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the memory above 1 MB next. 4Dh The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Saving the memory size next. Going to checkpoint 52h next. 4Eh The memory test started, but not as the result of a soft reset. Displaying the first 64 KB memory size next. 4Fh The memory size display has started. The display is updated during the memory test.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description 86h The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WINBIOS Setup next. 87h The programming before WINBIOS Setup has completed. Uncompressing the WINBIOS Setup code and executing the AMIBIOS Setup or WINBIOS Setup utility next. 88h Returned from WINBIOS Setup and cleared the screen. Performing any necessary programming after WINBIOS Setup next. 89h The programming after WINBIOS Setup has completed.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description A9h Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initialization required after the E000 option ROM had control next. Aah Initialization after E000 option ROM control has completed. Displaying the system configuration next. Abh Uncompressing the DMI data and executing DMI POST initialization next. B0h The system configuration is displayed. B1h Copying any code to specific areas.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Notes B-8
Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors Single AMD Opteron Series 1000 processor in a 940-pin AM2 socket Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset ServerWorks HT-1000 chipset BIOS 4 Mb AMI BIOS® Flash ROM Memory Capacity Four 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of ECC/non-ECC unbuffered DDR2-800/667/533 SDRAM Note: See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details.
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual Motherboard Model: H8SSL-i2 (ATX form factor) Dimensions: 8 x 12 in (203 x 305 mm) Chassis Model: SC512F-260 Form Factor: 1U rackmount Dimensions: (WxHxD) 16.8 x 1.7 x 14 in. (427 x 43 x 356 mm) Weight Net (Gross): 17 lbs. (7.7 kg.) System Cooling Two 4-cm counter-rotating fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC (auto-range) Rated Input Current: 4A max.
Appendix C: System Specifications Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class B Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certified (Germany), CE Marking (Europe) C-3
AS1011S-MR2 User's Manual (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
