Supermicro A+ Server 1020C-3B, Black User Manual

AS 1020C-3 USER’S MANUAL1.0

AS 1020C-3 User's ManualxNotes

B-6AS1020C-3 User’s ManualCheckpoint Code Description 86h The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WIN-BIOS Setup

B-7Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesCheckpoint Code Description A9h Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initializa

B-8AS1020C-3 User’s ManualNotes

C-1Appendix C: System Specifi cationsAppendix CSystem Specifi cationsProcessors Dual AMD Opteron™ 200 Series 64-bit processors in to 940-pin ZIF s

C-2AS1020A-T User's ManualServerboard Model: H8DCR-3 Form Factor: Extended ATX Dimensions: 12 x 13.05 in (305 x 332 mm) Chassi

C-3Appendix C: System Specifi cationsRegulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR

C-4AS1020A-T User's ManualNotes

Chapter 1: Introduction1-1Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewThe AS1020C-3 is a high-end, dual processor 1U rackmount server system featur-ing so

AS1020C-3 User's Manual1-21-2 Serverboard FeaturesAt the heart of the 1020C-3 lies the H8DCR-3 a dual processor serverboard de-signed to provide

Chapter 1: Introduction1-3ATI Graphics ControllerAn ATI video controller based on the Rage XL 8 MB graphics chip is integrated onboard the H8DCR-3. R

AS1020C-3 User's Manual1-41-3 Server Chassis FeaturesThe SC813TQ+-500 is our third-generation 1U chassis and features four hot-swap SAS drive bay

Chapter 1: Introduction1-5Cooling SystemThe SC813TQ+-500 chassis' revolutionary cooling design has been optimized to provide suffi cient cooling f

AS1020C-3 User's Manual1-61-4 Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave.

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-1 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup

2-2AS1020C-3 User's ManualChoosing a Setup Location - Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door compl

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-3Rack Mounting ConsiderationsAmbient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembl

The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccu

2-4AS1020C-3 User's ManualInstalling the Rack RailsBegin by joining one set of rack rails corresponding to either the left or the right side of t

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-5Installing the Chassis RailsTwo of the chassis rails (Chassis Rail 1) should have already been preattached - one to e

2-6AS1020C-3 User's ManualFigure 2-3. Installing the Server into a RackInstalling the Server into the RackYou should now have rails attached to

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-7Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Telco RackInstalling the Server into a Telco RackIf you are installing the

2-8AS1020C-3 User's Manual2-5 Checking the Serverboard SetupAfter you install the 1020C-3 in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make su

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-9Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the Server2-6 Checking the Drive Bay SetupNext, you should check to make sure t

2-10AS1020C-3 User's Manual4. Check the airfl ow Airfl ow is provided by four sets of counter-rotating 4-cm fans. The system com-ponent layo

Chapter 3: System Interface3-1Chapter 3 System Interface3-1 OverviewThere are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SAS dr

3-2AS1020C-3 User's Manual3-3 Control Panel LEDsThe control panel located on the front of th SC813TQ+-500 chassis has fi ve LEDs. These LEDs prov

Chapter 3: System Interface3-3 HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 1020C-3 this light indicates SAS and/or CD-ROM drive activity when fl as

PrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation a

3-4AS1020C-3 User's ManualNotes

Chapter 4: System Safety4-1 Chapter 4 System Safety!Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from

AS1020C-3 User's Manual4-24-2 General Safety PrecautionsFollow these rules to ensure general safety:  Keep the area around the 1020C-3 clean an

Chapter 4: System Safety4-34-3 ESD PrecautionsElectrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into

AS1020C-3 User's Manual4-44-4 Operating PrecautionsCare must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1020C-3 is operating

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-1 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install pro

5-2AS1020C-3 User's Manual5-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation!CPU Backplates Two CPU backplates (BKT-0004) have been preinstalled to the und

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-3Installing the Processor1. Lift the lever on CPU socket #1 until it points straight up.2. Use your thumb and y

5-4AS1020C-3 User's ManualInstalling the HeatsinksTo install the heatsink (SNK-P0012, optional), do not apply any thermal compound to the heatsin

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-55-4 Connecting CablesNow that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the ser

AS 1020C-3 User's ManualivChapter 4: System SafetyYou should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety

5-6AS1020C-3 User's ManualFigure 5-2. Front Control Panel Header Pins (JF1)Connecting the Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various front

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-75-5 I/O PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-3 below

5-8AS1020C-3 User's ManualFigure 5-4. Side and Top Views of DDR InstallationTo Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps i

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-95-7 Adding PCI Cards1. PCI slots The H8DCR-3 has two PCI-Express x8 slots, one 133 MHz PCI-X slot and one 1

5-10AS1020C-3 User's Manual5-8 Serverboard DetailsFigure 5-5. H8DCR-3 Serverboard Layout(not drawn to scale)BatteryJBT1MouseSAS 4-7VGAKBCOM1LAN2

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-11H8DCR-3 Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default Setting J3P 3rd Power Fail Detect En/Dis Clos

5-12AS1020C-3 User's Manual5-9 Connector Defi nitions ATX Power ConnectorThe primary ATX power supply con-nector (J1B4) meets the SSI (Super-set A

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-13Overheat/Fan Fail LEDConnect an LED to the OH connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad-vanced warning

5-14AS1020C-3 User's ManualReset Button The Reset Button connection is lo-cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch o

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-15Fan HeadersThe H8DCR-3/H8DR-i has fi ve fan headers, which are designated FAN1 through FAN5. Fans are Pulse W

vPrefaceNotes

5-16AS1020C-3 User's ManualATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsThe ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse ports are located on the backplane. Th

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-17Wake-On-LANThe Wake-On-LAN header is desig-nated JWOL. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. You

5-18AS1020C-3 User's ManualPower Fail ConnectorConnect a cable from your power supply to JPWF to provide you with warning of a power supply failu

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-195-10 Jumper SettingsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be use

5-20AS1020C-3 User's ManualI2C to PCI Enable/DisableThe JI2C1/2 pair of jumpers allows you to connect the System Management Bus to any one of the

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-21Watch Dog Enable/DisableJWD controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot t

5-22AS1020C-3 User's ManualPCI-X Slot Frequency Select Jumpers JPX1A and JPX2A can be used to change the speed of PCI-X slots 6 and 7, respectiv

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-235-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/LAN2 LEDsThe Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On

5-24AS1020C-3 User's Manual5-12 Floppy, IDE and SAS ConnectionsUse the following information to connect the fl oppy and hard disk drive cables.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-25IDE ConnectorsThere are no jumpers to confi g-ure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 connectors. See the table on the r

AS 1020C-3 User's ManualviTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout This Manual ...

5-26AS1020C-3 User's Manual5-13 Enabling SAS RAIDAfter the hardware is set up, you should install the operating system and the SAS RAID drivers,

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-27SAS Controller UtilityYou are now in the SAS Controller Utility program. In this utility, you can create, co

5-28AS1020C-3 User's ManualFigure 5-8. Array Confi guration Utility Screen

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-294. Once all drives have been selected for the RAID array, you will be prompted to select the RAID properties,

5-30AS1020C-3 User's ManualFigure 5-10. Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenClick the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-1Chapter 6Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform m

6-2AS1020C-3 User's ManualFigure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear ViewsSystem Reset6-2 Control PanelThe control panel (located on the front of the c

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-36-3 System FansFour high-performance, counter-rotating 4-cm fans provide all the cooling needed for the 1020C-3.

6-4AS1020C-3 User's ManualFigure 6-2. System Cooling Fans6-4 Drive Bay Installation/RemovalRemoving the Front BezelIf your system has a front be

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-5Accessing the Drive BaysSAS Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of t

Power ... 3-33-4 SAS Drive Carrier LEDs ...

6-6AS1020C-3 User's ManualSerial Attached SCSI (SAS) Drive Installation1. Mounting a SAS drive in a drive carrierThe SAS drives are mounted in dr

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-7SAS Power CablesSAS power cables should be routed so that they do not block the airfl ow through the chassis. See

6-8AS1020C-3 User's ManualCD-ROM and Floppy Drive InstallationThe top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CD-ROM and fl

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-96-5 Power SupplyThe 1020C-3 has a single 500 watt power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This enables it

6-10AS1020C-3 User's ManualFigure 6-6. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply

Chapter 7: BIOS7-1 Chapter 7 BIOS7-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for t

7-2AS1020C-3 User's Manual7-2 Main MenuWhen you fi rst enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main Menu screen. You can always return to t

Chapter 7: BIOS7-3Primary/Secondary IDE Master/SlaveHighlight one of the items above and press <Enter> to access the submenu for that item. The

7-4AS1020C-3 User's ManualDMA ModeSelects the DMA Mode. Options are Auto, SWDMA0, SWDMA1, SWDMA2, MWDMA0. MDWDMA1, MWDMA2, UDMA0. UDMA1, UDMA2,

Chapter 7: BIOS7-5 Confi guration nVidia RAID ROM RAID Option ROMThis setting is used to Enable or Disable the nVidia ROM. If enabled, the s

AS 1020C-3 User's ManualviiiFan Headers ... 5-15Chassis

7-6AS1020C-3 User's ManualAllocate IRQ to PCI VGASet this value to allow or restrict the system from giving the VGA adapter card an interrupt add

Chapter 7: BIOS7-7User Confi g ModeOptions are Auto and Manual.Bank InterleavingDetermines if memory will be interleaved. Options are Auto and Disable

7-8AS1020C-3 User's ManualDRAM BG ScrubCorrects memory errors so later reads are correct. Options are Dis-abled and various times in nanoseconds

Chapter 7: BIOS7-9PCI Express Spread SpectrumThis setting is used to enable spread spectrum for the PCI Express. Options are Disabled and Down Spread

7-10AS1020C-3 User's ManualParallel Port AddressThis option specifi es the I/O address used by the parallel port. Select Disabled to prevent the

Chapter 7: BIOS7-11 AMD PowerNow Confi guration This setting is used to Enable or Disable the AMD PowerNow feature. DMI Event LoggingView Event Log

7-12AS1020C-3 User's ManualTerminal TypeThis item allows you to select the terminal type for console redirection. The options are ANSI, VT100, a

Chapter 7: BIOS7-13 Set LAN Confi guration IP AddressShows the IP address confi guration. MAC AddressShows the MAC address confi guration. Subnet

7-14AS1020C-3 User's Manual USB Confi gurationThis screen will display the module version and all USB enabled devices.USB Controller SupportEnab

Chapter 7: BIOS7-157-4 Boot MenuThis feature allows the user to confi gure the following items: Boot Settings Confi guration Quick BootIf Enabled, thi

Table of Contentsix6-3 System Fans ... 6-3System Fan

7-16AS1020C-3 User's ManualInterrupt 19 CaptureEnable to allow ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. The options are Enabled and Dis-abled. Boot Device P

Chapter 7: BIOS7-177-6 Exit MenuSelect the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.Save Changes and Exit When

7-18AS1020C-3 User's ManualNotes

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep CodesDuring the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on

A-2AS1020C-3 User’s ManualNotes

B-1Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesWhen AMIBIOS performs the Power

B-2AS1020C-3 User’s ManualCheckpoint Code Description E0h The onboard fl oppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base

B-3Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesCheckpoint Code Description 03h The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on co

B-4AS1020C-3 User’s ManualCheckpoint Code Description 25h Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG swit

B-5Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesCheckpoint Code Description 4Ch The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the