Supermicro SUPERSERVER 6014L-M manual

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Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6014L-M. Instal- lation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only . The SuperServer 6014L-M is a high-end dual processor rackmount server based on [...]

S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual iv Chapter 4: System Safety Y ou should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 6014L-M. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6DLP-EG2[...]

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vi T able of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ..................................[...]

Chapter 4: System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1 4-2 General Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-2 4-3 ESD Precautions .................................................................................[...]

viii Power Fault ............................................................................................ 5-17 A TX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ......................................... 5-17 SMB Power Connector .......................................................................... 5-17 Serial Ports ...................................[...]

T able of Contents ix Chapter 7: BIOS 7-1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7-1 7-2 Main Setup ..................................................................................................... 7-2 7-3 Advanced Settings ..............................................[...]

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Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The SuperServer 6014L-M is a high-end dual processor , 1U rackmount server fea- turing state-of-the-art technology . The 6014L-M is comprised of two main subsys- tems: the SC512LF-260 1U rackmount chassis and the X6DLP-EG2 serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have be[...]

1-2 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer lies the X6DLP-EG2, a dual processor serverboard based on Intel's E7520 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X6DLP-EG2. Processors The X6DLP-EG2 supports single or dual Intel ® Xeon ® L V o[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 Onboard Controllers/Ports An onboard IDE controller supports up to four UltraDMA/100 hard drives or A T API devices. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two GLAN (NIC) ports. Other Features Other onboard features that promote system health include[...]

1-4 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Figure 1-1 . Intel E7520 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. 6300ESB CPU1 DIMM 1A DIMM 2A DIMM 3A DIMM 4A DDR2- 400 667 MT/s SATA Ports (4) IDE (ATA1 33) USB Po rts (4) S I/O BIOS Kybd/ Mouse Floppy COM Ports CPU2 E7520 MCH 8x PC I-Expre[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-5 1-3 Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC512LF-260 chas- sis. System Power When confi gured as a SuperServer 6014L-M, the SC512LF-260 chassis includes a single 260W power supply . Serial A T A Subs ys tem For th e 6014L-M, t he SC512LF-260 c hass is was de sign ed to s[...]

1-6 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro Computer , Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. T el: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (T echnical Support) Web Site: www .supermicro.com Europe Address[...]

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6014L-M 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 6014L-M system has com[...]

2-2 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M 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 suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing. - This product is for installation only in[...]

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-3 Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating T emperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly , the ambient operating tempera- ture 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 environm[...]

2-4 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack (Rack hardware optional) This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6014L-M 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 6014L-M server comes w[...]

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-5 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 installi[...]

2-6 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Installing the Server into the Rack Y ou should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chas- sis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping[...]

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-7 Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack (w/ Optional Rackmount Kit) Installing the Server into a T elco Rack If you are installing the SuperServer 6014L-M into a T elco type rack, follow the direc- tions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only dif ference in the installation procedure wil[...]

2-8 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a T elco Rack: Basic 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6014L-M in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the server (Figur[...]

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-9 Figure 2-5. Installing the Server into a T elco Rack (w/ Optional Rackmount Kit) 2. Check the CPUs (processors) Y ou may have one or two processors already installed into the system board. Each processor should have its own heatsink attached. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor installation. 3. Check the s[...]

2-10 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Figure 2-6. Accessing the Inside of the Server 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 airfl ow Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not [...]

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-1 1 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the Serial A T A drive have been properly installed and all essential connections have been made. 1. Accessing the drive bays For servicing the Serial A T A, CD-ROM and fl oppy drives, you will need to remove the top [...]

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Chapter 3: System Interface 3-1 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 specifi c com- ponents. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED [...]

3-2 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC512LF-260 chassis has fi ve 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 ta[...]

Chapter 3: System Interface 3-3  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 4-1 Chapter 4 System Safety ! Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6014L-M 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.[...]

S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 4-2 4-2 General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety:  Keep the area around the SuperServer 6014L-M clean and free of clutter .  The SuperServer 6014L-M weighs approximately 23 lbs. (10.5 kg) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slo[...]

Chapter 4: System Safety 4-3 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 com ponents and printed circuit boards. The following measures are generally [...]

S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 4-4 4-4 Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6014L-M is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 6014L-M system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. ! Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery LITHIUM BATTERY[...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-1 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors, memory and heatsinks to the X6DLP-EG2 serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are i[...]

5-2 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 1. Remove the protective fi lm from the heatsink bracket. 2. Locate the heatsink bracket mounting holes on the reverse side of the serverboard. 3. Align the four pins of the heatsink bracket with the four bracket mounting holes on the back of the serverboard. 4. Insert the pins of the bracket into the [...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-3 5-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation The X6DLP-EG2 has two 479-pin PGA sockets that support Intel ® Xeon ® LV o r UL V processors. ! A void placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package. Also, never place the serverboard on a conductive surface. Always remove the power cord fi rst before[...]

5-4 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 5. Once the processor is properly seated in the socket, turn the lock mechanism clockwise with the fl at- head screw driver to lock it. Repeat the above steps if you wish to install a secind processor . Heatsink mounting holes Screw# 1 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; [...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-5 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver to remove the heatsink screws from the serverboard (remove diagonal screws fi rst, as show in the picture on the right). 2. Hold the heatsink and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the processor . (Do not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink!!) 3. Once [...]

5-6 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 5-3 Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. 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 de[...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-7 Figure 5-1. JF1 Header Pins Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header . All JF[...]

5-8 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 5-5 Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http:// www .supermicro.com/support/resources/ CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. DIMM Installation (See Figure 5-3) 1. Insert the desired number [...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-9 5- 6 A dd i n g P C I C a r d s 1. P C I s l o t s Th e 6 01 4L - M syste m inc lud es a C SE- R R 1U -X ris er c ard. T his r is er fi ts int o a 6 6 M Hz PC I slot to s upp or t a f ull - he ight , half - len gth P CI ad d- on c ar d. Th ere is a lso t he opt ion of u sing t he (opt ion al) CS E- R R1 U [...]

5-10 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 5-7 Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. SUPER X6DLP-EG2 Layout (not drawn to scale) Notes: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only . Battery JBT1 COM1 USB0/1 Speaker CPU 1 DIMM1B PW1 JF2 F AN6 IDE1 VGA PW2 CPU2 PW3 E7520 MCH North Bridge Slot6: PCI-X 66 MHz (ZCR) Slot5: PCI-X 66 MHz 8x PCI-Express[...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-1 1 X6DLP-EG2 Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting J13/J15 PCI/PCI-X Slots to System SMB Open (Disabled) JBT1 CMOS Clear See Chapter 2 JPF Power Force On Open (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 JLAN1/JLAN 2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPR1 Power Fail Alarm Reset Open ([...]

5-12 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 5-8 Connector Defi nitions NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. NMI Button Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Pin# Defi nition 19 Control 20 Ground Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 [...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-13 Overheat/Fan Fail LED Connect an LED to the OH/Fan Fail connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide warning of system overheat- ing or system fan failure. The LED will fl ash/stay on as long as the fan fail/overheat condition exists. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions and Chapter 3 for[...]

5-14 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) T wo gigabit Ethernet ports are located beside the VGA port. These ports ac- cept RJ45 type cables. Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Mo- mentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be confi gured [...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-15 Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) T wo USB 2.0 ports are located beside the LAN ports. USB0 is the bottom port and USB1 is the top port. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Universal Serial Bus Headers T wo extra USB headers designated USB2/3 can be used for front side USB access. Y ou will need [...]

5-16 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Speaker/Power LED/Keylock On the JF2 header , pins 1, 3, 5 and 7 are for the speaker , pins 2, 4 and 6 are for the power LED and pins 8 and 10 are for the keylock. Pin 9 is absent (key). See the table on the right for speaker pin defi nitions. Note: The speaker connector pins are for use with an exter[...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-17 A TX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports The A TX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse ports are located beside the USB ports. See the table at right for pin defi nitions. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition 1 Data 2N C 3 Ground 4 VCC 5 Clock 6N C Serial Ports One backpanel COM port an[...]

5-18 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 5-9 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers T o modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector . Pin 1 is identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. [...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-19 VGA Enable/Disable JPG1 enables or disables the VGA port on the serverboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPG1) Jumper Setting Defi nition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled SMBus to PCI Slots Jumpers J13 and J15 allow you to con- nect the PCI-X/PCI s[...]

5-20 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 5-10 Onboard Indicators JLAN LEDs The Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (located beside the USB ports) each have two LEDs. The right LED indicates activity while the left LED may be green, am- ber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See table at right for the functions associated with the connec- [...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-21 Onboard LED Indicators (DS1, DS5) DS1 and DS5 are additional LED indicators on the X6DLP-EG2. See the table on the right for information regarding these two LEDs. LED Indicators (DS1, DS5) DS# Defi nition (when illuminated) DS1 CPU PWR bad or processor power cable not connected DS5 Power present on server[...]

5-22 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 5-1 1 Parallel Port, Floppy , IDE and SA T A Drive Connections Note the following when connecting the fl oppy and hard disk drive cables: • The fl oppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. • A single fl oppy disk drive rib[...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-23 Floppy Connector The fl oppy connector is des- ignated "Floppy". See the table to the right for pin defi nitions. Floppy Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions (Floppy) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition 1 Ground 2 FDHDIN 3 Ground 4 Reserved 5 Key 6 FDEDIN 7 Ground 8 Index 9 Ground 10 Motor Enable[...]

5-24 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to con- fi gure the onboard IDE connec- tors. See the table below for pin defi nitions. IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions (IDE1, IDE2) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition 1 Reset IDE 2 Ground 3 Host Data 7 4 Host Data 8 5 Host Data 6 6 Host Data 9 7 Host Data[...]

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-1 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC512LF-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[...]

6-2 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 6-3 System Fans The 6014L-M uses two 4-cm fans to provide cooling. These fans can adjust their speed according to the heat level sensed in the system, which results in more ef- fi cient and quieter fan operation. Fan speed is controlled by a setting in BIOS (see Chapter 7). Each fan has its own separat[...]

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 System Fan Failure If a fan fails, the remaining fan 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 earli- est convenience with the same type and model (the system can continue to run with a failed fan). Remove the top chassis [...]

6-4 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays CD-ROM/Serial A T A Drives: For installing or removing the CD-ROM or Serial A T A 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 fi t in the 6[...]

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 The hard drive that sits below the CD-ROM is now accessible. Remove the four screws from the bottom of the chassis that secure the drive, then lift the hard drive out. T o add a new SA T A drive, install a drive into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down and so that the mounting holes align w[...]

6-6 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 6-5 Power Supply The SuperServer 6014L-M 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 Fai[...]

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-7 Replacing the Power Supply 1. Accessing the inside of the system T o replace a power supply , you must fi rst remove the top chassis cover . T o do so, fi rst release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you [...]

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Chapter 7: BIOS 7-1 Chapter 7 AMIBIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS Setup Utility for the X6DLP-EG2. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily upgraded using a fl oppy disk-based program. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMIBIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Starting the BIOS Setup Utilit[...]

7-2 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 7-2 Main Setup When you fi rst enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility , you will enter the Main setup screen. Y ou can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below . When you select the Main Setup, the following items wil[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-3 System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <T ab> key or the arrow keys to move between fi elds. The date must be entered in DA Y/MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS for[...]

7-4 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Execute Disable Bit (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU.) Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit to allow the processor to classify areas in the system memory where an application code can and cannot execute, thus preventing a worm or a virus from creating a fl ood of codes to ove[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-5 Ty p e Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed, Auto , CDROM and ARMD. 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 over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with a[...]

7-6 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 32Bit Data T ransfer Select "Enabled" to activate the 32-bit data transfer function. Select "Disabled" to disable this function. The options are Enabled and Disabled . Hard Disk Write Protect Select Enabled to enable the function of Hard Disk Write Protect to prevent data from being [...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-7 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Set this value to allow or restrict the system from giving the VGA adapter card an interrupt address. The options are Ye s and No. Palette Snooping Select Enabled to inform the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system in order for the graphics card to function properly . The opti[...]

7-8 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual  Super IO Confi guration Sub-Menu Serial Port1 Address This option specifi es the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled , the serial po[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-9  Advanced Chipset Settings This item allows the user to confi gure the Advanced Chipset settings for the sys- tem.  NorthBridge Confi guration This feature allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Intel E7520 NorthBridge chipset. Memory Remap Feature Select Enabled to allow remapping of the overlapped PCI memo[...]

7-10 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual  APCI Confi guration This item allows the user to enable or disable the ACPI support for the operating system. ACPI Confi guration Use this feature to confi gure additional ACPI options. Select Y es if the operating system supports ACPI. Select No if the operating system does not support ACPI. Th[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-1 1  Event Log Confi guration Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log. View Event Log This feature allows the user to view all unread events. Mark All Events as Read Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark the DMI events as read. Clear Event Log This setting will clear all [...]

7-12 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual  MPS Confi guration This section allows the user to confi gure the multiprocessors table. MPS Revision This feature allows the user to select the MPS revision. Please follow the instruc- tions given on the screen to select the MPS revision number . The options are 1.1 and 1.4.  PCI Express Con?[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-13 Remote Access This feature allows the user to disable the function of Remote Access. If Disabled is not selected, then you can select a Remote Access type. The options are Enabled and Disabled . Remote Access This feature allows the user to enable the Remote Access function. The Options are Enabled and Disabled . If the item &q[...]

7-14 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual  USB Confi guration USB Function This feature allows you to enable the USB Ports. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to enable USB Legacy support. Disable legacy support if there are no USB devices installed in the system. The options are Disabled, Enabled , and[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-15 AMI BIOS will automatically monitor and display the following information: CPU1 T emperature, CPU2 T emperature, System T emperature, CPU1 VCORE/ CPU2 VCORE (*for 2U systems), 3.3V Vcc(V), +5 Vin, 12V Vcc(V), -12V Vcc (V), DRAM VTT , 1.2V Vcc, DIMM V oltage, 1.5V V oltage, 5V Standby , 3.3V Standby .  System Fan Monitor Fan [...]

7-16 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual  BIOS Settings Confi guration Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot This option allows the boot up screen options to be modifi ed between POST mes- sages or the OEM logo. [...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-17  Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the Boot Device priority sequence. The settings are 1st Floppy Drive, CD ROM, A T API CDROM and Disabled. The default settings are: · 1st boot device – 1st Floppy Drive · 2nd boot device – SM-Sony CD-ROM CDU · 3rd boot device – 00, AIC-0791A: 1MA · 4th b[...]

7-18 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Change Supervisor Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub-menu, and then type in the password. Change User Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub-menu, and then type in the password. Clear User Password Select this option and press <Enter&[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-19 7-6 Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMIBIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Saving Changes and Exit When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup and reboot the computer , so the new system confi guration parameters can take effect. Se[...]

7-20 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Load Fail-Safe Defaults T o set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability , but not for maximum performance.[...]

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-T est) 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 t[...]

A-2 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual A-2 DS7/DS8 LED Post Codes LED Indicators Description/Message DS7 DS8 On On PWR On On Off SPD Read OK Off On Memory Size-OK Off Off Starting Bus Initialization[...]

B-1 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self T est, 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 uncompr[...]

B-2 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description E0h The onboard fl oppy 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 fl oppy drive controller and T imer IRQs.[...]

B-3 Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes 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. 08h The CMOS checksum calculation is do[...]

B-4 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M 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. Confi guring the mono- chrome mode and color mo[...]

B-5 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 [...]

B-6 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Checkpoint Code Description 86h The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WIN- BIOS 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[...]

B-7 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 confi guration next. Abh Uncompressing the DMI data and execu[...]

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Appendix C: Software Installation C-1 Appendix C Software Installation After all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst confi gure the Adaptec Embedded Serial A T A RAID driver before you install the Windows operating system. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came packaged with your serverboard. [...]

C-2 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Confi guring SA T A RAID Note: applies only to Operating Systems that support RAID functions (Windows, Red Hat & SuSe, Linux, etc.) 1. Select "Advanced Setting" from the AMI BIOS menu. 2. Select the IDE Confi guration menu. 3. Change the IDE Confi guration to "P-A T A Only ." [...]

Appendix C: Software Installation C-3 T o run the Adaptec RAID Confi guration utility , do to the following: 1. Enable the RAID function in the system BIOS (refer to Chapter 7 for System BIOS Confi gurations). 2. Press the <Ctrl> and <A> keys simultaneously when prompted to do so during system boot. (Refer to the previous page for det[...]

C-4 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Viewing Array Properties T o view the properties of an existing array: 1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Confi guration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown above.) 4. From the List of Arrays dialog box, select the array you want to v[...]

Appendix C: Software Installation C-5 Deleting Arrays Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent data loss Deleted arrays cannot be restored. T o delete an existing array: 1. T urn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility . 2. From the ARC main menu, select Array Confi guration Utility (A[...]

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Appendix C: Software Installation C-7 Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array , you are ready to assign properties to it. Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. T o assign properties to the new array: 1. In the Array Properties menu, select an [...]

C-8 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array , back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. 2. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1 from ACU, you can restart it by pressing Ctrl+R. 3. A RAID 1 created using the Quick Init option may return some data mis[...]

Appendix C: Software Installation C-9 4. The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a RAID. However , during a build operation, only the smaller drive can be selected as the source or fi rst drive. 5. When migrating from a single volume to RAID 0, migrating from a larger drive to a smaller drive is allowed. However , the destination dr[...]

C-10 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Deleting a Bootable Array T o delete a bootable array: 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays, select the bootable array you want to delete, and press Ctrl+B. (A bootable array is an array marked with an asterisk, as shown in the screenshot above.) 3. Enter Y to delete [...]

Appendix C: Software Installation C-1 1 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screenshot below).[...]

C-12 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown be- low). 6. Press Enter . 7. Read the warning message as shown in the screen. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct, type Y to continue.[...]

Appendix C: Software Installation C-13 Rebuilding Arrays Notes: Rebuilding applies to Fault T olerant arrays (RAID 1) only . If an array Build process (or initialization) is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must perform a Rebuild to optimized its functionality . For a critical array Rebuild operation, the optimal drive is the so[...]

C-14 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial A T A hard disks. T o access the disk utilities: 1. T urn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility . 2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities. 3. Select the desired di[...]

Appendix C: Software Installation C-15 Y ou can choose from the following options: 1. Format Disk: Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive by writing zeros to the entire disk. Serial A T A drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not need to be low-level formatted again. Caution: Formatting destroys all data on the drive. Be sure[...]

C-16 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual C-2 Installing the ICH5R/6300 ESBDriver 1. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD into the CD drive before a system reboot, and the screen "Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear . 2. Choose "Intel ICH5R/6300 ESB Driver by 3rd Party (Adaptec)" from the list and press <Enter[...]

Appendix C: Software Installation C-17 Driver/T ool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme fi les for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must re-boot the system befo[...]

C-18 S UPER S ERVER 6014L-M User's Manual Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability . It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard all[...]

Appendix C: Software Installation C-19 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Website at: ftp:// ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. Y ou can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www .supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For L[...]

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D-1 Appendix D: System Specifi cations Appendix D System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual Intel® Xeon® 4 L V or UL V processors in 479-pin PGA sockets Note: Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (http://www .supermicro.com/support/). Chipset Intel E7520/6300ESB Memory Capacit[...]

D-1 Appendix D: System Specifi cations W e i g h t Net (Gross): 23 lbs. (10.5 kg.) System Cooling T wo (2) sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans System Input Requirements AC Input V oltage: 100-240 V AC Rated Input Current: 1 15V to 230V (5A max) Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power: 260W (Model# EF A250, Part# PWS-0055)[...]