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1-2SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's Manual1-2 Serverboard FeaturesAt the heart of the SuperServer 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NT
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Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-1Appendix B BIOS POST CodesThis section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are div
B-2SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualPOST Code Description16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum17h Initialize cache
Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-3POST Code Description5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB60h Test extended memory62h Test extended memory a
B-4SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualPOST Code Description9Ch Set up Power Management9Dh Initialize security
Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-5The following are for boot block in Flash ROMPOST Code DescriptionE0h Initialize the chipsetE1h Initialize the
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C-1Appendix C: System Specifi cationsAppendix C System Specifi cationsProcessors Single or dual Intel® Xeon® 5400/5300/5200/5100 Sequence processo
C-2SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualExpansion Slots 6015C-UR/6015C-U: Right side: one low-profi le PCI-E
C-3Appendix C: System Specifi cationsOperating Environment Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F) Non-operating Temperature: -40º
1-3Chapter 1: IntroductionATI Graphics ControllerThe X7DCU features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000 graph-ics chip. The ES1000
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1-4SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualFront Control PanelThe chassis' control panel provides you with system monit
1-5Chapter 1: IntroductionFigure 1-1. Intel 5100/ICH9R Chipset: System Block DiagramNote: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for d
1-6SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's Manual1-4 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-1Chapter 2 Server Installation2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6015C-
2-2SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's Manual!!Warnings and Precautions!Choosing a Setup LocationLeave enough clearance in fro
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-3Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-ing them.Always keep the rack's fro
2-4SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's Manual2-4 Installing the System into a RackThis section provides information on instal
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-5Installing the Outer RailsBegin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach a
Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, you may not copy any part of this document.Information in this document i
2-6SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualFigure 2-3. Installing the Server into a RackInstalling the Server into the Rack
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-7Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Telco RackInstalling the Server into a Telco RackTo install the 6015C-UR/60
2-8SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's Manual2-5 Checking the Serverboard SetupAfter you install the 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-N
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-9Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System2-6 Checking the Drive Bay SetupNext, you should check to make sure t
2-10SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualChecking the Airfl owAirfl ow is provided by four sets of 4-cm fans (each set of f
Chapter 3: System Interface3-1Chapter 3 System Interface3-1 OverviewThere are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SATA drive ca
3-2SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualPowerThe main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply
Chapter 3: System Interface3-3NIC2Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing.21NIC1Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.HDDIndicates
3-4SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's Manual3-4 Hard Drive Carrier LEDsEach hard drive carrier has two LEDs.Green: When illu
Chapter 4: System Safety4-1Chapter 4 System Safety4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions!Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect
iiiPrefacePrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It pro-vides information for the inst
4-2SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's Manual4-2 General Safety PrecautionsFollow these rules to ensure general safety:Keep t
Chapter 4: System Safety4-34-3 ESD PrecautionsElectrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into
4-4SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's Manual4-4 Operating PrecautionsCare must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is i
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-1Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks
5-2SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualIMPORTANT! Always connect the power cord last and remove it fi rst before adding,
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-3Socket keyCPU installed in socketPnP cap released from load plate3. Use your thumb and your index fi nger to ho
5-4SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualWarning! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, i
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-55-3 Connecting CablesNow that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serv
5-6SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualFigure 5-1. Front Control Panel Header Pins (JF1)other end of the cable to the Co
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-75-5 Installing MemoryNote: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.CAUTIONExercise extrem
SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualivChapter 4: System SafetyYou should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chap
5-8SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualFigure 5-3. Installing DIMM into SlotTo Install: Insert module vertically and pre
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-95-6 Adding PCI CardsPCI Expansion SlotsTwo riser cards are used to support add-on cards to the system. The SC8
5-10SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualFigure 5-4. SUPER X7DCU Layout(not drawn to scale)5-7 Serverboard DetailsNote:
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-11X7DCU Quick ReferenceJumper Description Default SettingJBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-9)JCF1 Compact Flash Ma
5-12SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's Manual5-8 Connector Defi nitionsPower LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 1
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-13NIC1 LEDThe NIC1 (Network Interface Control-ler) LED connection is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. Attach t
5-14SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualReset Button The Reset Button connection is lo-cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Att
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-15Fan HeadersThe X7DCU has eight headers, des-ignated Fan1 through Fan8. FAN1 through FAN6 are for chassis/syst
5-16SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsThe ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse p
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-17Wake-On-LANThe Wake-On-LAN header is desig-nated JWOL1. See the table on the right for pin definitions. You m
vPrefaceNotes
5-18SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualUID SwitchesThere are two Unit Identifi cation (UID) switches on the motherboard.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-195-9 Jumper SettingsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to c
5-20SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualLAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to enable or disable the on
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-215-10 Onboard IndicatorsLAN1/LAN2 LEDsThe Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each
5-22SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's Manual5-11 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive ConnectionsNote the following when connecting t
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-23IDE ConnectorThere are no jumpers to con-fi gure the onboard IDE connec-tor. See the table on the right for pi
5-24SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's Manual5-12 Installing SoftwareAfter the hardware has been installed, you should fi rst
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-25Supero Doctor IIIThe Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management
5-26SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualNote: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at: ftp:/
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-1Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte-na
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6-2SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualFigure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear ViewsSystem Reset6-2 Control PanelThe contro
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-36-3 System FansFour 4-cm heavy duty counter-rotating fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer 6015C-UR/6015C-U
6-4SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualFigure 6-2. System Cooling Fans6-4 Drive Bay Installation/RemovalRemoving the Fr
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-5Accessing the Drive BaysSATA Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of
6-6SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualSATA Drive InstallationThe SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-7Installing/Removing a SATA DriveTo remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs.Swing t
6-8SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualDVD-ROM and Floppy Drive InstallationThe top cover of the chassis must be opened
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-9connects to drive A, and the connector that does not have twisted wires always connects to drive B.6-5 Power Suppl
6-10SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualSimply push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a clic
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-11Figure 6-6. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply
viiTable of Contents2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ... 2-82-6 Checking the Driv
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Chapter 7: BIOS7-1Chapter 7 BIOS7-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DCU. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored i
7-2SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's Manual7-2 Running SetupDefault settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.The BIO
Chapter 7: BIOS7-3Main BIOS Setup MenuMain Setup FeaturesSystem TimeTo set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate
7-4SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's Manual SATA Port1, SATA Port2, SATA Port3, SATA Port4, SATA Port5 and SATA Port6These
Chapter 7: BIOS7-532 Bit I/OThis option allows the user to enable or disable the function of 32-bit data transfer. The options are Enabled and Disable
7-6SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualSATA AHCI EnableSelect Enable to enable the Serial ATA Advanced Host Interface. (
Chapter 7: BIOS7-7Power Button BehaviorIf set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set
7-8SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualMemory CacheCache System BIOS AreaThis setting allows you to designate a reserve
Chapter 7: BIOS7-9Cache Extended Memory AreaIf enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be cached (written) int
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7-10SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualLatency TimerThis setting allows you to set the clock rate for the Bus Master. A
Chapter 7: BIOS7-11Channel 0 Rank Sparing/Channel 1 Rank SparingSelect Enable to enable the function of memory sparing for Memory Bus Branch 0 or Bran
7-12SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualAdvanced Processor OptionsAccess the submenu to make changes to the following s
Chapter 7: BIOS7-13Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set
7-14SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualI/O Device Confi gurationAccess the submenu to make changes to the following set
Chapter 7: BIOS7-15Base I/O AddressThis setting allows you to select the base I/O address for the Floppy port. The op-tions are Primary and Secondary.
7-16SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualConsole TypeThis item allows you to choose the console redirection type. The op
Chapter 7: BIOS7-17Voltage MonitoringThe following items will be monitored and displayed:Vcore A, Vcore B, -12V, P1V5, +3.3V, +12V, 5Vsb, 5VDD, P_VTT,
7-18SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualIPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system
Chapter 7: BIOS7-19BIOS POST ErrorsEnabling this function to log POST errors. The options are Enabled and Dis-abled.BIOS POST Watch DogSet to Enabled
Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewThe SuperServer 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC815
7-20SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualRealtime Sensor DataThis feature display information from motherboard sensors,
Chapter 7: BIOS7-21Supervisor Password Is:This indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not
7-22SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualPassword on BootThis setting allows you to determine if a password is required f
Chapter 7: BIOS7-237-7 ExitChoose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Ex
7-24SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualSave ChangesHighlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you ma
A-1Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesAppendix A BIOS POST MessagesDuring the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a prob-lem is
A-2SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualSystem CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration usedSystem CMOS has been corrupt
A-3Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesCPU ID:CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.EISA CMOS not writeableServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EIS
A-4SUPERSERVER 6015C-UR/6015C-U/6015C-NTR/6015C-NT User's ManualI/O device IRQ confl ictI/O device IRQ confl ict error.PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Scre
A-5Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesPress <F2> to enter SetupOptional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.PS/2 Mouse:PS/2 mou
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