SUPER MICRO Computer Life Jacket 6025B 3 User Manual

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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 SuperServer 6025B-  
3/6025B-3R. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced  
technicians only.  
The SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R is a high-end server based on the SC825TQ-  
560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP 2U rackmount chassis and the X7DB3, a dual processor  
serverboard that supports single or dual Intel® quad-core Xeon® 5400/5300 Se-  
quence processors or dual-core Xeon 5000/5100 Sequence processors at a Front  
Side (System) Bus speed of 1333/1066/667 MHz and up to 32 GB of FBD ECC  
DDR2-667/533 SDRAM.  
Manual Organization  
Chapter 1: Introduction  
The rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the  
server system and describes the main features of the X7DB3 serverboard and the  
SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP chassis, which comprise the SuperServer  
6025B-3/6025B-3R.  
Chapter 2: Server Installation  
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6025B-  
3/6025B-3R into a rack and check out the server conguration prior to powering  
up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory com-  
ponents, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for  
their installation.  
Chapter 3: System Interface  
Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and  
information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs  
located throughout the system.  
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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  
SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R.  
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup  
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DB3 serverboard, including the  
locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter  
when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconguring the  
serverboard.  
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup  
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-  
R700LP server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter  
when installing, removing or reconguring SAS or peripheral drives and when  
replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.  
Chapter 7: BIOS  
The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-  
tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.  
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages  
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes  
Appendix C: RAID and Software Installation  
Appendix D: System Specications  
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Notes  
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Table of Contents  
Preface  
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii  
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii  
Chapter 1: Introduction  
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1  
1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2  
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4  
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-6  
Chapter 2: Server Installation  
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1  
2-2 Unpacking the System ................................................................................... 2-1  
2-3 Preparing for Setup ........................................................................................ 2-1  
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4  
2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ................................................................... 2-7  
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ....................................................................... 2-9  
Chapter 3: System Interface  
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1  
3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1  
Reset ........................................................................................................ 3-1  
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-1  
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2  
Power Fail ................................................................................................ 3-2  
Overheat/Fan Fail .................................................................................... 3-2  
NIC1 ......................................................................................................... 3-2  
NIC2 ......................................................................................................... 3-2  
HDD .......................................................................................................... 3-3  
Power Fail ................................................................................................ 3-3  
3-4 SAS Drive Carrier LEDs ................................................................................. 3-3  
Chapter 4: System Safety  
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1  
4-2 General Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-2  
4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................ 4-3  
4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4  
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup  
5-1 Handling the Serverboard .............................................................................. 5-1  
5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 5-2  
5-3 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 5-5  
Connecting Data Cables .......................................................................... 5-5  
Connecting Power Cables ....................................................................... 5-5  
Connecting the Control Panel .................................................................. 5-6  
5-4 I/O Ports ......................................................................................................... 5-7  
5-5 Installing Memory ........................................................................................... 5-7  
5-6 Adding PCI Cards ........................................................................................... 5-9  
5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10  
X7DB3 Layout ........................................................................................ 5-10  
X7DB3 Quick Reference ........................................................................ 5-11  
5-8 Connector Denitions ................................................................................... 5-12  
ATX Power Connector ............................................................................ 5-12  
Auxiliary Power Connector ..................................................................... 5-12  
Processor Power Connector .................................................................. 5-12  
NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-12  
Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-12  
HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-13  
NIC1 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13  
NIC2 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13  
Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 5-13  
Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-14  
Reset Button .......................................................................................... 5-14  
Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-14  
Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ............................................................... 5-14  
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-15  
Power Fail Header ................................................................................. 5-15  
Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-15  
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-15  
Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers ...................................................... 5-16  
Power LED/Speaker ............................................................................... 5-16  
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports .................................................. 5-16  
Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 5-16  
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-17  
Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-17  
SMBUS ................................................................................................... 5-17  
SMB (I2C) ............................................................................................... 5-17  
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SGPIO .................................................................................................... 5-18  
JLAN1/2 .................................................................................................. 5-18  
Alarm Reset ........................................................................................... 5-18  
Keylock ................................................................................................... 5-18  
5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-19  
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-19  
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-19  
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-19  
3rd Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable ....................................... 5-20  
JLAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................. 5-20  
Compact Flash Master/Slave Select ...................................................... 5-20  
Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-21  
5-10 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-21  
JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs ............................................................................... 5-21  
5-11 Parallel Port, Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections ............................. 5-22  
Parallel Port Connector .......................................................................... 5-22  
Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-23  
IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 5-24  
SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 5-24  
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup  
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 6-1  
6-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-2  
6-3 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-3  
System Fan Failure .................................................................................. 6-3  
Replacing System Fans ........................................................................... 6-3  
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ....................................................................... 6-4  
Accessing the Drive Bays ........................................................................ 6-4  
SAS Drive Installation .............................................................................. 6-5  
Installing Components in the 3.5" Drive Bays ......................................... 6-7  
6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-8  
Power Supply Failure ............................................................................... 6-8  
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ................................................... 6-8  
Chapter 7: BIOS  
7-1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7-1  
7-2 Running Setup ................................................................................................ 7-2  
7-3 Main BIOS Setup ............................................................................................ 7-2  
7-4 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................. 7-7  
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7-5 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-24  
7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-25  
7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-26  
Appendices:  
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages  
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes  
Appendix C: RAID and Software Installation  
Appendix D: System Specications  
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Chapter 1: Introduction  
Chapter 1  
Introduction  
1-1  
Overview  
The SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R is a high-end server that is comprised of  
two main subsystems: the SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP 2U server chassis  
and the X7DB3 Intel dual Xeon processor serverboard. Please refer to our web  
site for information on operating systems that have been certied for use with the  
SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R (www.supermicro.com).  
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been  
included with the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R, as listed below:  
Three (3) 8-cm hot-swap chassis fans (FAN-0094L)  
One (1) DVD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824V(B)]  
One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-00005-00)  
One (1) front control panel cable (CBL-0087)  
SAS Accessories  
One (1) SAS backplane (BPN-SAS-825TQ)  
Two (2) SAS cables (CBL-0176L)  
Eight (8) hot-swap drive carriers [MCP-220-00001-03(01)]  
Two (2) CPU passive heatsinks (SNK-P0018)  
One (1) rackmount kit (MCP-290-00002-00)  
Note: the "V" at the end of a server name (e.g. 6025B-3V/6025B-3RV) denotes the  
chassis is silver in color, "B" indicates black.  
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1-2 Serverboard Features  
At the heart of the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R lies the X7DB3, a dual processor  
serverboard based on the Intel 5000P chipset and designed to provide maximum  
performance. Below are the main features of the X7DB3. (See Figure 1-1 for a  
block diagram of the 5000P chipset).  
Processors  
The X7DB3 supports single or dual Intel® quad-core Xeon® 5400/5300 Sequence  
processors or dual-core Xeon 5000/5100 Sequence processors at a FSB speed of  
1333/1066/667 MHz. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web  
site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).  
Memory  
The X7DB3 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 32 GB of FBD  
(Fully Buffered DIMMs) ECC DDR2-667/533 SDRAM. The memory operates in a  
2-way interleaved congurations and requires requires modules of the same size  
and speed to be installed in pairs (two at a time). See Section 5-5 for details.  
Onboard SAS  
An onboard Adaptec AIC-9410 SAS controller in integrated into the X7DB3, which  
supports eight SAS hard drives. The SAS drives are connected to a backplane  
that provides power, bus termination and conguration settings. The SAS drives  
are hot-swappable units.  
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the  
hot-swap capability and RAID function of the SAS drives. RAID 0, 1 and 10 are  
supported.  
PCI Expansion Slots  
The X7DB3 has six PCI expansion slots, which includes two x8 PCI-Express slots,  
one x4 PCI-Express slot, two 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slots and one 64-bit 100 MHz  
PCI-X slot. The 100 MHz PCI slot supports Zero Channel RAID.  
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Onboard Controllers/Ports  
One oppy drive controller and two onboard ATA/100 controllers are provided to  
support up to four IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports  
include one COM port (an additional COM header is located on the serverboard), a  
VGA (monitor) port, a parallel port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard  
ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.  
ATI Graphics Controller  
The X7DB3 features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000 graph-  
ics chip. The ES1000 was designed specically for servers, featuring low power  
consumption, high reliability and superior longevity.  
Other Features  
Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni-  
tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU  
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.  
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1-3 Server Chassis Features  
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC825TQ-560LP/  
SC825TQ-R700LP server chassis.  
System Power  
The SC825TQ-560LP features a single 560W power supply. The system must be  
shut down and the AC power cord removed before replacing or performing any  
service on the power supply unit. The SC825TQ-R700LP features a redundant  
700W power supply consisting of two power modules. The system does not need  
to be shut down when replacing or removing a single power supply module.  
SAS Subsystem  
The SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP chassis was designed to support eight  
SAS hard drives, which are hot-swappable units.  
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-  
swap capability of the SAS drives.  
Front Control Panel  
The control panel on the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R provides you with system  
monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activ-  
ity, system overheat and power failure. A main power button and a system reset  
button are also included. In addition, two USB ports have been incorporated into  
the control panel to provide front side USB access.  
I/O Backplane  
The SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP is an ATX form factor chassis designed for  
use in a 2U rackmount conguration. The I/O backplane provides seven low-prole  
PCI expansion slots, one COM port, a parallel port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports,  
PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.  
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Cooling System  
The SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP chassis has an innovative cooling design  
that includes three 8-cm hot-plug system cooling fans located in the middle section  
of the chassis. An air shroud channels the airow from the system fans to efciently  
cool the processor and onboard memory area of the system. The power supply  
module also includes a cooling fan.  
Figure 1-1. Intel 5000P Chipset:  
System Block Diagram  
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.  
CPU1  
CPU2  
1067/1333MT/s  
FBD CH0  
FBD CH1  
FBD CH2  
PCI-Exp  
x8  
Slot 6: PCI-Exp x8/SEPC  
Slot 5: PCI-Express x8  
5000P  
MCH  
PCI-Exp  
x8  
FBD CH3  
DDR2  
PCI-Exp  
x4  
3.0 Gb/s  
ATA 100  
USB 2.0  
Slot 4: PCI-Express x8  
AIC  
SATA Ports (6)  
IDE Ports (2)  
USB Ports (5)  
PCI-Exp  
x8  
Slot 2: PCI-X  
ESB2  
9410  
PXH  
Slot 1: PCI-X  
PCI-X 133  
Slot 3: PCI-X  
PCI32  
LPC  
LAN Ports (2)  
82563  
ATI  
ES1000  
Kumeran  
S I/O  
BIOS  
Parallel  
Port  
Kybd/  
Mouse  
COM  
Ports (2)  
Floppy  
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1-4 Contacting Supermicro  
Headquarters  
Address:  
Super Micro Computer, Inc.  
980 Rock Ave.  
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.  
+1 (408) 503-8000  
Tel:  
Fax:  
Email:  
+1 (408) 503-8008  
[email protected] (General Information)  
[email protected] (Technical Support)  
www.supermicro.com  
Web Site:  
Europe  
Address:  
Super Micro Computer B.V.  
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML  
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands  
+31 (0) 73-6400390  
Tel:  
Fax:  
Email:  
+31 (0) 73-6416525  
[email protected] (General Information)  
[email protected] (Technical Support)  
[email protected] (Customer Support)  
Asia-Pacic  
Address:  
Super Micro Computer, Inc.  
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.  
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County  
Taiwan, R.O.C.  
Tel:  
+886-(2) 8226-3990  
+886-(2) 8226-3991  
www.supermicro.com.tw  
Fax:  
Web Site:  
Technical Support:  
Email:  
Tel:  
886-2-8228-1366, ext.132 or 139  
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Chapter 2: Server Installation  
Chapter 2  
Server Installation  
2-1  
Overview  
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6025B-3  
/6025B-3R up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable  
you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick  
setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processors and memory  
preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, pro-  
cessors, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each  
step for details on installing specic components.  
2-2 Unpacking the System  
You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R was shipped in and  
note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should  
le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.  
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 6025B-  
3/6025B-3R. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.  
Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic elds are generated.  
You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and  
Server Precautions in the next section.  
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Preparing for Setup  
The box the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R was shipped in should include two  
sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you  
will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to  
complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this  
section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the  
sections that follow.  
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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  
sufcient airow and ease in servicing.  
-This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated  
equipment rooms, service closets and the like).  
-This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccord-  
ing to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.  
Warnings and Precautions!  
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Rack Precautions  
- Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the  
oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.  
- In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.  
- In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.  
- Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the  
rack.  
- You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more simul-  
taneously may cause the rack to become unstable.  
Server Precautions  
- Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.  
- Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the  
rails.  
- Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack rst, and then  
work up.  
- Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from  
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power  
failure.  
- Allow the hot plug SAS drives and power supply units to cool before touch-  
ing them.  
- Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers  
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.  
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Rack Mounting Considerations  
Ambient Operating Temperature  
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  
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-  
ture (Tmra).  
Reduced Airow  
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airow required  
for safe operation is not compromised.  
Mechanical Loading  
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not  
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.  
Circuit Overloading  
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power  
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have  
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of  
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.  
Reliable Ground  
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself  
should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec-  
tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power  
strips, etc.).  
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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack  
This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R  
into a rack unit. If the 6025B-3/6025B-3R has already been mounted into a rack,  
you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on  
the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. The follow-  
ing is a guideline for installing the system into a rack with the rack rails provided.  
You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit  
you are using.  
Installing the Chassis Rails  
You should have received four rack sections with the 6025B-3/6025B-3R consist-  
ing of two long and two short rails sections. These secure directly to the chassis.  
All screws and hardware mentioned in the installation steps should be included in  
the hardware kit.  
Position the chassis rail sections alongside of the chassis making sure the screw  
holes line up - the long sections to the front of the chassis and the sorter ones to  
the rear. Note that these rails are left/right specic. Screw the rails securely to the  
chassis (see Figure 2-1). There should be two screws for each section. Repeat  
this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis. You will also need  
to attach the rail brackets when installng into a telco rack.  
Locking Tabs: The chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions.  
The rst is to lock the server into place when installed and pushed fully into the  
rack, which is its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also lock the server in place  
when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely  
out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.  
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Figure 2-1. Installing Chassis Rails  
Installing the Server into the Rack  
The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear  
of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the  
rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the  
locking tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-2.  
When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the  
locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold  
the front of the server to the rack.  
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Figure 2-2. Installing the Server into a Rack  
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack  
To install the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R into a Telco type rack, use two L-  
shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far  
the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned  
to balance the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on your server,  
remove it. Then attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis, then the  
two rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate the width of  
the rack. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the brackets to  
the rack.  
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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup  
After you install the 6025B-3/6025B-3R 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 System (see Figure 2-3)  
First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks  
(you will hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to  
release the top cover. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full  
access to the inside of the server.  
2. Check the CPUs (processors)  
You may have one or two processors already installed into the serverboard. Each  
processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor and  
heatsink installation.  
3. Check the system memory  
Your 6025B-3/6025B-3R server system may have come with system memory al-  
ready installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on  
adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5.  
4. Installing add-on cards  
If desired, you can install add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for details  
on installing PCI add-on cards.  
5. Check all cable connections and airow  
Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the  
chassis airow. Also make sure that no cables are positioned in front of the fans.  
See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.  
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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup  
Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the Serial ATA or  
drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made.  
1. Accessing the drive bays  
All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD-ROM  
and oppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The SAS disk  
drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing  
the top chassis cover.  
2. DVD-ROM and oppy disk drives  
A slim DVD-ROM and a oppy drive should be preinstalled in your server. Refer  
to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM and/or oppy disk drive to the  
system.  
3. Check the SAS drives  
Depending upon your system's conguration, your system may have one or more  
drives already installed. If you need to install SAS drives, please refer to Chapter  
6.  
4. Check the airow  
Airow is provided by three 8-cm center chassis cooling fans. The system compo-  
nent layout was carefully designed to direct sufcient cooling airow to the compo-  
nents that generate the most heat. Note that all power and data cables have been  
routed in such a way that they do not block the airow generated by the fans.  
5. Supplying power to the system  
The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the power  
cord(s) from the power supply module(s) into a high-quality power strip that offers  
protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended that you use  
an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).  
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Chapter 3  
System Interface  
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Overview  
There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SAS (Serial  
Attached SCSI) drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status  
of the system as well as the activity and health of specic components. There are  
also two buttons on the chassis control panel.  
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Control Panel Buttons  
The two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis are (in order from left to  
right) a reset button and a power on/off button.  
RESET: Use the reset button to reboot the system.  
POWER: This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off  
the main system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the  
main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.  
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Control Panel LEDs  
The control panel located on the front of the chassis has several 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.  
Power Fail: (6025B-3R only) Indicates a power supply module has failed.  
The second power supply module will take the load and keep the system running  
but the failed module will need to be replaced. Refer to Chapter 6 for details on  
replacing power modules. This LED should be off when the system is operating  
normally.  
Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED ashes, it indicates a fan failure. When  
on continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables  
obstructing the airow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too  
warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and  
operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers  
are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter  
5). This LED will remain ashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists.  
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NIC1: Indicates network activity on the JLAN1 port when ashing.  
2
NIC2: Indicates network activity on the JLAN2 port when ashing.  
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HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6025B-TR+/6025B-  
8R+, this LED indicates SAS and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when ashing.  
Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply  
module(s). This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operat-  
ing.  
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SAS Drive Carrier LEDs  
Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs.  
Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SAS drive car-  
rier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SAS backplane enables this LED  
to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.  
Red: The red LED indicates two states. When blinking, it indicates the drive  
is rebuilding. When solid, it indicates a drive failure. If a SAS drive fails, you should  
be notied by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for  
instructions on replacing failed SAS drives.  
Note: the two drive bays on the top left of the 6025B-3/6025B-3R are not con-  
nected to a backplane. These may be used to house IDE type hard drives only  
and are not hot-swappable.  
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Chapter 4  
System Safety  
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions  
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Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from  
harm and the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R 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.  
Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or  
installing main system components, such as the serverboard, memory  
modules and the DVD-ROM and oppy drives. When disconnecting power,  
you should rst power down the system with the operating system and then  
unplug the power cords of all the power supply units in the system.  
When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is  
familiar with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power  
if necessary.  
Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This  
is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock.  
Use extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any  
electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with.  
Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection  
from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specically  
designed as electrical insulators.  
The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be  
plugged into grounded electrical outlets.  
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Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard  
battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure  
4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type  
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to  
the manufacturer's instructions.  
DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with  
a DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and  
hazardous radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in  
any unconventional way.  
Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive  
Temperature Coefcient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained  
service technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the  
one replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.  
4-2 General Safety Precautions  
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Follow these rules to ensure general safety:  
Keep the area around the 6025B-3/6025B-3R clean and free of clutter.  
The 6025B-3/6025B-3R weighs approximately 53/55 lbs (24.1/25 kg.) when fully  
loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly  
with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back  
straight and lift with your legs. Don't use the handles (if installed) to lift the  
chassis; the handles should only be used to pull the server out of the rack.  
Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been  
removed away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally  
be stepped on.  
While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and  
unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits  
or be pulled into a cooling fan.  
Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal  
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conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into  
contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.  
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  
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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. The following measures are generally sufcient to neutralize this  
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:  
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.  
Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic  
bags until ready for use.  
Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic  
bag.  
Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which  
may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.  
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral  
chips, memory modules or contacts.  
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.  
Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when  
not in use.  
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent  
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and  
the serverboard.  
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4-4 Operating Precautions  
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Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6025B-  
3/6025B-3R is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the  
6025B-3/6025B-3R system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.  
Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery  
LITHIUM BATTERY  
BATTERY HOLDER  
LITHIUM BATTERY  
BATTERY HOLDER  
OR  
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Chapter 5  
Advanced Serverboard Setup  
This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to  
the X7DB3 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 included in this chapter. Remember to close the chas-  
sis completely when you have nished working on the serverboard to protect and  
cool the system sufciently.  
5-1 Handling the Serverboard  
Static electrical discharge can damage electronic components. To prevent dam-  
age to printed circuit boards, it is important to handle them very carefully (see  
Chapter 4). Also note that the size and weight of the serverboard can cause  
it to bend if handled improperly, which may result in damage. To prevent the  
serverboard from bending, keep one hand under the center of the board to sup-  
port it when handling. The following measures are generally sufcient to protect  
your equipment from static discharge.  
Precautions  
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.  
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic  
bag.  
• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,  
memory modules or gold contacts.  
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.  
• Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic  
bags when not in use.  
Unpacking  
The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When  
unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.  
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5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation  
When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label  
area of the fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive  
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surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system  
from booting up.  
IMPORTANT! Always connect the power cord last and remove it rst before add-  
ing, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install  
the processor into the CPU socket before you install the heatsink and fan. The  
X7DB3 can support Intel® quad-core Xeon® 5400/5300 Sequence processors or  
dual-core Xeon 5000/5100 Sequence processors. If installing one processor only,  
install it into CPU socket #1.  
Notes:  
1. Intel's boxed Xeon CPU package contains a CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If  
you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel-certied multi-direc-  
tional heatsinks and fans.  
2. When purchasing a Xeon CPU or when receiving a serverboard with a CPU  
pre-installed, make sure that the CPU plastic cap is in place and none of the CPU  
pins are bent; otherwise, contact the retailer immediately.  
Installing the Processor  
1. A black PnP cap is attached to the  
load plate to protect the CPU socket.  
Load lever  
Press the load lever down and away  
from the retention clasp to release the  
PnP cap  
load plate from its locked position.  
2. Gently lift the load lever to open the  
load plate.  
Load plate released  
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3. Use your thumb and your index  
nger to hold the CPU at opposite  
sides.  
4. Align pin1 of the CPU (the cor-  
ner marked with a triangle) with the  
notched corner of the CPU socket.  
5. Find the corner of the CPU that  
has a semi-circle cutout below a gold  
dot (CPU key). This corner should be  
aligned with the cutout on the socket  
(socket key).  
Gold dot  
Socket key  
CPU key  
6. Once aligned, carefully lower the  
CPU straight down into the socket.  
Do not drop the CPU on the socket,  
do not move the CPU horizontally  
or vertically and do not rub the CPU  
against any surface or any of the  
contacts, which may damage the CPU  
and/or contacts.  
Notched corner  
CPU pin 1  
7. With the CPU in the socket, inspect  
the four corners of the CPU to make  
sure that it is properly installed.  
Load lever  
8. Use your thumb to gently push the  
load lever down until it snaps into the  
retention clasp.  
CPU installed in socket  
9. If the CPU is properly installed into  
the socket, the PnP cap will be auto-  
matically released from the load plate  
when the lever locks. Remove the cap.  
Repeat steps to install a second CPU  
if desired.  
Warning! Keep the plastic PnP cap.  
The serverboard must be shipped  
with the PnP cap properly installed  
to protect the CPU socket. Shipment  
without the PnP cap properly installed  
will void the warranty.  
PnP cap released  
from load plate  
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Installing the Heatsink  
1. Do not apply any thermal grease  
to the heatsink or the CPU die; the  
required amount has already been  
applied.  
CEK Passive Heatsink  
2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU  
so that the four mounting holes are  
aligned with those on the (preinstalled)  
heatsink retention mechanism.  
3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e.  
the #1 and the #2 screws) until just  
snug. Do not fully tighten the screws  
or you may damage the CPU.)  
4. Add the two remaining screws then  
nish the installation by fully tightening  
all four screws.  
Removing the Heatsink  
Warning! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be  
removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please  
follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the  
CPU socket.  
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1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the serverboard in the sequence  
as show in the picture above.  
2. Hold the heatsink and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do  
not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink!!)  
3. Once the heatsink is loose, remove it from the CPU socket.  
4. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal  
grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before you  
re-install the heatsink.  
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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 devices have been  
carefully routed in precongured systems to prevent them from blocking the ow  
of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back. If you need to  
disconnect any of these cables, you should take care to reroute them as they  
were originally after reconnecting them (make sure the red wires connect to the  
pin 1 locations). If you are conguring the system, keep the airow in mind when  
routing the cables. The following data cables (with their serverboard connector  
locations noted) should be connected. See the serverboard layout diagram in this  
chapter for connector locations.  
DVD-ROM drive cable (IDE#1)  
Control Panel cable (JF1, see next page)  
SAS cables (SAS0-3, SAS4-7)  
USB cable (JUSB2)  
COM port cable (COM2)  
Connecting Power Cables  
The X7DB3 has a 24-pin primary power supply connector designated "JPW1" for  
connection to the ATX power supply. Connect the appropriate connector from the  
power supply to JPW1 to supply power to the serverboard. See the Connector  
Denitions section in this chapter for power connector pin denitions.  
In addition, your power supply must be connected to the 4-pin Auxiliary ATX Power  
connection at JPW2 and the 8-pin Processor Power connector at JPW3.  
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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 indi-  
cators. Please 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. Connect  
the other end of the cable to the Control Panel printed circuit board, located just  
behind the system status LEDs in the chassis.  
See the Connector Denitions section in this chapter for details and pin descrip-  
tions of JF1.  
Figure 5-1. Front Control Panel Header Pins (JF1)  
20 19  
Ground  
x (key)  
NMI  
x (key)  
Vcc  
Power LED  
HDD LED  
NIC1  
Vcc  
Vcc  
NIC2  
Vcc  
OH/Fan Fail LED  
Power Fail LED  
Ground  
Vcc  
Vcc  
Reset  
Power  
Ground  
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5-4 I/O Ports  
The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specication. See  
Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.  
Figure 5-2. Rear Panel I/O Ports  
5-5 Installing Memory  
Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.  
CAUTION  
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules  
to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is inter-  
leaved to improve performance (see step 1).  
DIMM Installation (See Figure 5-5)  
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with  
DIMM#1A and DIMM#2A and so on. The memory scheme is interleaved so you  
must install two modules at a time, See the memory installation table on the next  
page for the correct order in populating the DIMM slots.  
2. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along  
the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incorrectly.  
3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot.  
Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above).  
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Memory Support  
The X7DB3 supports up to 32 GB of ECC FBD (Fully Buffered DIMMs) DDR2-667  
or DDR2-533 SDRAM. The memory is an interleaved conguration, which requires  
modules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs. You should not mix  
DIMMs of different sizes and speeds. See Figure 5-3 for installing and removing  
memory modules.  
Memory Installation Table  
Branch0  
Bank 1  
Branch1  
Bank 3  
(Channel 2)  
Number of  
DIMMs  
2 DIMMs  
4 DIMMs  
8 DIMMs  
Bank 2  
(Channel 1)  
------  
Bank 4  
(Channel 3)  
(Channel 0)  
1A  
1A  
1A  
------  
------  
1B  
2A  
2A  
2A  
------  
------  
------  
3B  
------  
4A  
4A  
------  
------  
4B  
------  
2B  
3A  
3A  
Notes: 1. DIMM slot# specified = DIMM slot to be populated; “---“ = DIMM slot to be  
left unpopulated. 2. Both FBD 533 MHz and 667MHz DIMMs are supported, however  
you need to use memory modules of the same speed and type. 3. Interleaved  
memory is supported when pairs of DIMM modules are installed in both Branch 0 and  
Branch 1. Interleaved memory is not available if only 2 DIMMs are installed on the  
motherboard.  
Figure 5-3a. Installing DIMM into Slot  
DDR2 FBD DIMM  
To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to  
the bottom notch.  
To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each release tab outward to free the DIMM from  
the slot.  
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Figure 5-3b. Top View of DDR Slot  
Top View of DDR2 FBD Slot  
5-6 Adding PCI Cards  
1. PCI Expansion Slots  
The X7DB3 has six PCI expansion slots, which includes two x8 PCI-Express slots,  
one x4 PCI-Express slot, two PCI-X 133 MHz slots and one PCI-X 100 MHz slot.  
The SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP chassis can accommodate up to seven  
low-prole PCI expansion cards. PCI cards are installed directly to the serverboard  
(riser cards are not needed).  
2. PCI Card Installation  
Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure you install it into a slot that supports  
the speed of the card (see step 1, above). Begin by removing the screw that se-  
cures the PCI slot shield to the chassis. Insert the expansion card into the correct  
slot on the serverboard, pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the  
card. Finish by securing it to the IO backplane with the screw you removed from  
the shield. Follow this procedure when adding a card to other slots.  
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5-7 Serverboard Details  
Figure 5-4. SUPER X7DB3 Layout  
(not drawn to scale)  
SMBUS PSF  
J3P  
JAR  
JPW1  
JPW3  
FAN1  
Kybd/  
Mouse  
CPU1/  
FAN7  
FAN6 FAN5  
JPW2  
DIMM 4B  
Speaker  
USB0/1  
DIMM 4A  
DIMM 3B  
DIMM 3A  
COM1  
JF1  
CPU 1  
DIMM 2B  
DIMM 2A  
DIMM 1B  
DIMM 1A  
FAN2  
JD1  
Parallel  
Port  
VGA  
JP1  
LE1  
JLAN1  
JOH1  
North  
Bridge  
CPU 2  
JLAN2  
CPU2/FAN3  
FAN8  
Slot #7: SIM IPMI  
JPG1  
J22  
Slot #6: x8 PCI Express  
SEPC  
ATI  
JBT1  
ES 1000  
South  
Battery  
Slot #5: x8 PCI Express  
JCF1  
JWF1  
Bridge  
Slot #4: x4 PCI Express  
JWD  
BIOS  
JSLED1  
Slot #3: 133 MHz PCI-X  
JUSB3  
JWOL  
JPL1  
JPL2  
PXH  
Slot #2: 133 MHz PCI-X  
AIC-9410  
JWOR  
DA2  
JUSB2  
SATA4 SATA5 JPA1  
SATA0 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3  
Slot #1: 100 MHz PCI-X (ZCR)  
JL1  
SMB  
JK1  
FAN4  
COM2  
JSA3  
Notes:  
Jumpers not noted are for test purposes only.  
The IDE#2 slot is for Compact Flash card use only. To use, close jumper JCF1 and connect the compact  
ash power to JWF1.  
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X7DB3 Quick Reference  
Jumper  
J3P  
Description  
3rd Power Fail Detect  
CMOS Clear  
Default Setting  
Open (Disabled)  
(See Section 5-9)  
Closed (Master)  
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)  
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)  
Pins 1-2 (Reset)  
JBT1  
JCF1  
Compact Flash Master/Slave Select  
VGA Enable/Disable  
JLAN1/JLAN2 Enable/Disable  
Watch Dog  
JPG1  
JPL1/JPL2  
JWD  
Connector  
COM1/COM2  
FAN 1-8  
IDE#1  
Description  
COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connector/Header  
Fan Headers 1-8  
IDE Hard Drive Connector  
IDE#2  
Compact Flash Card Connector  
BIOS Recovery  
J7  
J22  
Floppy Disk Drive Connector  
Alarm Reset  
JAR  
JD1  
Power LED (pins1-3)/Speaker Header (pins 4-7)  
Front Control Panel Connector  
Keylock Header  
JF1  
JK1  
JL1  
Chassis Intrusion Header  
Gigabit Ethernet Ports  
JLAN1/2  
JOH1  
Overheat LED  
JPW1  
Primary 24-Pin ATX Power Connector  
Auxiliary Power Connector  
Processor Power Connector  
Extra USB Headers (JUSB2/3 and JUSB4)  
Compact Flash Card Power Connector  
Wake-on-LAN Header  
JPW2  
JPW3  
JUSB2/JUSB3  
JWF1  
JWOL  
JWOR  
Wake-on-Ring Header  
PSF  
Power Supply Fail Header  
Parallel (Printer) Port  
Parallel  
SATA0-SATA5  
SAS0~3, SAS4~7  
SGPIO1/SGPIO2  
SIM IPMI (Slot 7)  
SMB  
Intel SATA Ports  
SAS 0~3, SAS 4~7 Ports  
SGPIO Headers  
IPMI Connector  
System Management Bus Header  
System Management (I2C) Power Header  
USB Ports  
SMBUS  
USB0/1  
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5-8 Connector Denitions  
ATX Power 24-pin Connector  
Pin Denitions (JPW1)  
Pin# Denition  
Pin #  
1
Denition  
+3.3V  
+3.3V  
COM  
ATX Power Connector  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
+3.3V  
-12V  
The primary ATX power supply con-  
nector meets the SSI (Superset ATX)  
24-pin specication. Make sure that  
the orientation of the connector is  
correct. See the table on the right for  
pin denitions.  
2
COM  
PS_ON  
COM  
COM  
COM  
Res (NC)  
+5V  
3
4
+5V  
5
COM  
6
+5V  
7
COM  
8
PWR_OK  
5VSB  
+12V  
9
+5V  
10  
11  
12  
+5V  
+12V  
Auxiliary Power Connector  
COM  
+3.3V  
In addition to the Primary ATX power  
connector (above), the Auxiliary 4-pin  
connector at JPW2 must also be con-  
nected to your power supply. See the  
table on the right for pin denitions.  
+12V 4-pin Aux. Power  
Pin Denitions (JPW2)  
Pins Denition  
1 & 2  
3 & 4  
Ground  
+12V  
Processor Power Connector  
Processor Power  
Pin Denitions (JPW3)  
Pins  
Denition  
Ground  
+12V  
JPW3 must also be connected to the  
power supply to provide power for the  
processor(s). See the table on the  
right for pin denitions.  
1 through 4  
5 through 8  
NMI Button  
NMI Button  
Pin Denitions (JF1)  
The non-maskable interrupt button  
header is located on pins 19 and 20  
of JF1. Refer to the table on the right  
for pin denitions.  
Pin# Denition  
19  
20  
Control  
Ground  
Power LED  
Pin Denitions (JF1)  
Power LED  
Pin# Denition  
The Power LED connection is located  
on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the  
table on the right for pin denitions.  
15  
16  
Vcc  
Control  
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HDD LED  
HDD LED  
Pin Denitions (JF1)  
Pin# Denition  
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.  
Refer to the table on the right for pin  
denitions.  
13  
14  
Vcc  
HD Active  
NIC1 LED  
NIC1 LED  
Pin Denitions (JF1)  
The NIC1 (Network Interface Control-  
ler) LED connection is located on pins  
11 and 12 of JF1. Attach the NIC1  
LED cable to display network activity.  
Refer to the table on the right for pin  
denitions.  
Pin# Denition  
11  
12  
Vcc  
Ground  
NIC2 LED  
NIC2 LED  
Pin Denitions (JF1)  
The NIC2 (Network Interface Control-  
ler) LED connection is located on pins  
9 and 10 of JF1. Attach the NIC2  
LED cable to display network activity.  
Refer to the table on the right for pin  
denitions.  
Pin# Denition  
9
Vcc  
10  
Ground  
Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)  
OH/Fan Fail LED  
Pin Denitions (JF1)  
Connect an LED to the OH connection  
on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad-  
vanced warning of chassis overheat-  
ing or fan fail. Refer to the table on  
the right for pin denitions.  
Pin# Denition  
7
8
Vcc  
Ground  
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Power Fail LED  
Power Fail LED  
Pin Denitions (JF1)  
The Power Fail LED connection is  
located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Re-  
fer to the table on the right for pin  
denitions.  
Pin# Denition  
5
6
Vcc  
Ground  
Reset Button  
Reset Button  
Pin Denitions (JF1)  
The Reset Button connection is lo-  
cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach  
it to the hardware reset switch on the  
computer case. Refer to the table on  
the right for pin denitions.  
Pin# Denition  
3
4
Reset  
Ground  
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 congured to function  
as a suspend button (see the Power  
Button Mode setting in BIOS). To turn  
off the power when set to suspend  
mode, depress the button for at least  
4 seconds. Refer to the table on the  
right for pin denitions.  
Power Button  
Pin Denitions (JF1)  
Pin# Denition  
1
2
PW_ON  
Ground  
Universal Serial Bus  
Pin Denitions (USB0/1)  
Universal Serial Bus  
(USB0/1)  
USB0  
Pin # Denition  
USB1  
Pin # Denition  
Two Universal Serial Bus ports are  
located on the IO backplane. USB0  
is the bottom connector and USB1 is  
the top connector. See the table on  
the right for pin denitions.  
1
2
3
4
5
+5V  
1
2
3
4
5
+5V  
PO-  
PO-  
PO+  
Ground  
N/A  
PO+  
Ground  
Key  
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Serial Ports  
Serial Port Pin Denitions  
(COM1/COM2)  
Pin #  
Denition  
DCD  
Pin #  
Denition  
DSR  
The COM1 serial port is located on  
the IO backplane. COM2 is a header  
on the serverboard (see serverboard  
layout for location). See the table on  
the right for pin denitions.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RXD  
RTS  
CTS  
RI  
TXD  
DTR  
Ground  
10  
NC  
Note: Pin 10 is included on the header but not on  
the port. NC indicates no connection.  
Power Fail Header  
Power Fail Header  
Pin Denitions (PSF)  
Connect a cable from your power sup-  
ply to the Power Fail header to provide  
you with warning of a power supply  
failure. The warning signal is passed  
through the PWR_LED pin to indicate  
a power failure. See the table on the  
right for pin definitions. Note: this  
header is unused on the 6025B-3,  
which has only a single power supply  
module.  
Pin# Denition  
1
2
3
4
P/S 1 Fail Signal  
P/S 2 Fail Signal  
P/S 3 Fail Signal  
Alarm Reset  
Note: This feature is only available when using  
redundant Supermicro power supplies.  
Fan Header  
Pin Denitions  
(Fan1-5)  
Fan Headers  
The X7DB3 has five fan headers,  
designated Fan1 through Fan5. Fan  
speed is controlled via Thermal Man-  
agement with a BIOS setting. See the  
table on the right for pin denitions.  
Pin# Denition  
1
2
3
4
Ground (Black)  
+12V (Red)  
Tachometer  
PWM Control  
Chassis Intrusion  
Chassis Intrusion  
Pin Denitions (JL1)  
A Chassis Intrusion header is located  
at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable  
to inform you of a chassis intrusion.  
Pin# Denition  
1
2
Intrusion Input  
Ground  
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Extra Universal Serial Bus  
Headers  
Front Panel Universal Serial Bus  
Pin Denitions (JUSB2/JUSB3)  
USB2  
USB3, USB4  
Pin # Denition  
Pin #  
Denition  
Three additional USB headers  
(USB2/3 and USB4) are included on  
the serverboard. These may be used  
for front side access. A USB cable  
(not included) is needed for the con-  
nection. See the table on the right for  
pin denitions.  
1
2
3
4
5
+5V  
1
2
3
4
5
+5V  
PO-  
PO-  
PO+  
Ground  
Key  
PO+  
Ground  
NC  
Power LED/Speaker  
Speaker Connector  
Pin Denitions (JD1)  
Pin #  
Function  
Denition  
On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are for  
a power LED, pins 4-7 are for the  
speaker. See the table on the right  
for speaker pin definitions. Note:  
The speaker connector pins are for  
use with an external speaker. If you  
wish to use the onboard speaker, you  
should close pins 6-7 with a jumper.  
4
5
6
7
+
Speaker data (red wire)  
No connection  
Key  
Key  
Speaker data  
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and  
PS/2 Mouse Ports  
PS/2 Keyboard and  
Mouse Ports  
Pin Denitions  
Pin# Denition  
The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2  
mouse ports are located beside the  
USB ports. See the table on the right  
for pin denitions.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Data  
NC  
Ground  
VCC  
Clock  
NC  
Overheat LED  
Overheat LED  
Pin Denitions  
(JOH1)  
Connect an LED to the JOH1 header  
to provide warning of a chassis over-  
heating condition. See the table on the  
right for pin denitions.  
Pin# Denition  
1
2
+5V  
OH Active  
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Wake-On-LAN  
Wake-On-LAN  
Pin Denitions  
(JWOL)  
The Wake-On-LAN header is desig-  
nated JWOL. See the table on the  
right for pin denitions. You must  
enable the LAN Wake-Up setting in  
BIOS to use this feature. You must  
also have a LAN card with a Wake-  
on-LAN connector and cable.  
Pin# Denition  
1
2
3
+5V Standby  
Ground  
Wake-up  
Wake-On-Ring  
Wake-On-Ring  
Pin Denitions  
(JWOR)  
The Wake-On-Ring header is desig-  
nated JWOR. This function allows  
your computer to receive and "wake-  
up" by an incoming call to the modem  
when in suspend state. See the table  
on the right for pin denitions. You  
must have a WOR card and cable to  
use this feature.  
Pin# Denition  
1
2
Ground (Black)  
Wake-up  
SMBUS  
SMB Header  
Pin Denitions  
(SMBUS)  
The System Management Bus header  
(for the PCI bus) designated SMBUS  
is located near the CPU1 Fan header.  
Connect the appropriate cable here to  
utilize SMB on your system. See the  
table on the right for pin denitions.  
Pin# Denition  
1
2
3
4
Data  
Ground  
Clock  
No Connection  
SMB (I2C)  
Pin Denitions (SMB)  
SMB (I2C)  
Pin# Denition  
1
2
3
4
5
Clock  
SMB Data  
N/A  
The SMB header is for I2C, which may  
be used to monitor the status of the  
power supply. See the table on the  
right for pin denitions.  
N/A  
N/A  
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SGPIO  
SGPIO Header  
Pin Denitions (SGPIO1, SGPIO2)  
The two headers labeled SGPIO1  
and SGPIO2 are for SGPIO (Se-  
rial General Purpose Input/Output).  
SGPIO provides a bus between the  
SATA controller and the SAS drive  
backplane to provide SAS enclosure  
management functions. Connect the  
appropriate cables from the back-  
plane to the SGPIO1 and SGPIO2  
headers to utilize SAS management  
functions on your system.  
Pin# Denition  
Pin #  
Denition  
NC  
1
3
5
7
NC  
2
4
6
8
Ground  
Load  
NC  
Data  
Ground  
NC  
Note: NC indicates no connection.  
JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports)  
Two Ethernet ports (designated JLAN1  
and JLAN2) are located beside the  
VGA port on the I/O backplane. These  
ports accept RJ45 type cables.  
Alarm Reset (JAR)  
The system will notify you in the event  
of a power supply failure. This feature  
assumes that Supermicro redundant  
power supply units are installed in the  
chassis. Connect a microswitch to the  
JAR header to disable the power supply  
fail alarm. Note: this header is unused  
on the 6025B-3, which has only a single  
power supply module.  
Alarm Reset  
Pin Denitions (JAR)  
Pin#  
Denition  
+5V  
2
1
Ground  
Keylock  
The keyboard lock connector is desig-  
nated JK1. Utilizing this header allows  
you to inhibit any actions made on the  
keyboard, effectively "locking" it.  
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5-9 Jumper Settings  
Explanation of  
Jumpers  
3
2
1
To 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 identied with a  
squaresolderpadontheprintedcircuit  
board. See the diagram at right for  
an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.  
Refer to the serverboard layout page  
for jumper locations.  
Connector  
Pins  
Jumper  
Setting  
3
2
1
Note: On two-pin jumpers, "Closed"  
means the jumper is on and "Open"  
means the jumper is off the pins.  
CMOS Clear  
JBT1 is used to clear CMOS and will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins,  
this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents  
of CMOS.  
To clear CMOS,  
1) First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s)  
2) With the power disconnected, short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as  
a small screwdriver  
3) Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device)  
4) Reconnect the power cord(s) and power on the system.  
Note: Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.  
VGA Enable/Disable  
VGA Enable/Disable  
Jumper Settings (JPG1)  
JPG1 allows you to enable or disable  
Jumper Setting Denition  
the VGA port. The default position  
Pins 1-2  
Pins 2-3  
Enabled  
Disabled  
is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA.  
See the table on the right for jumper  
settings.  
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3rd Power Supply Fail Detect  
Enable/Disable  
3rd Power Supply Fail  
Detect Enable/Disable  
Jumper Settings (J3P)  
The system can notify you in the event  
of a power supply failure. This feature  
assumes that three power supply units  
are installed in the chassis with one  
acting as a backup. If you only have  
one or two power supply units installed,  
you should disable this (the default set-  
ting) with J3P to prevent false alarms.  
See the table on right for jumper set-  
tings.  
Jumper Setting Denition  
Open  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Closed  
Note: JP10 should be disabled on the  
6025B-3, which has only a single pow-  
er supply.  
JLAN Enable/Disable  
JLAN Enable/Disable  
Jumper Settings (JPL1, JPL2)  
Change the setting of jumper JPL1 or  
JPL2 to enable or disable the onboard  
LAN ports JLAN1 and JLAN2, respec-  
tively. See the table on the right for  
jumper settings. The default setting  
is enabled  
Jumper Setting Denition  
Pins 1-2  
Pins 2-3  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Compact Flash Master/  
Slave  
Compact Flash  
Master/Slave  
Jumper Settings (JCF1)  
The JCF1 jumper allows you to assign  
either master or slave status to the  
compact ash card. See the table on  
the right for jumper settings.  
Jumper Setting Denition  
Closed  
Open  
Master  
Slave  
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Watch Dog Enable/Disable  
JWD controls the Watch Dog func-  
tion. Watch Dog is a system monitor  
that can reboot the system when a  
software application is “hung up”. Pins  
1-2 will cause WD to reset the system  
if an application is hung up. Pins 2-3  
will generate a non-maskable interrupt  
signal for the application that is hung  
up. See the table on the right for jump-  
er settings. Watch Dog must also be  
enabled in BIOS.  
Watch Dog  
Jumper Settings (JWD)  
Jumper Setting Denition  
Pins 1-2  
Pins 2-3  
Open  
Reset  
NMI  
Disabled  
Note: When enabled, the user needs  
to write their own application software  
to disable the Watch Dog Timer.  
5-10 Onboard Indicators  
JLAN LED  
(Connection Speed Indicator)  
JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs  
LED Color Denition  
Off  
10 Mb/s  
100 Mb/s  
1 Gb/s  
The Ethernet ports (located beside the  
VGA port) have two LEDs. On each  
Gigabit LAN port, one LED indicates  
activity when blinking while the other  
LED may be green, amber or off to  
indicate the speed of the connection.  
See the table on the right for the func-  
tions associated with the connection  
speed LED.  
Green  
Amber  
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5-11 Parallel Port, Floppy, IDE and SAS and SATA Drive  
Connections  
Note the following when connecting the oppy and hard disk drive cables:  
• The oppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires.  
• A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.  
• A single oppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide  
for two oppy disk drives. The connector with twisted wires always connects to  
drive A, and the connector that does not have twisted wires always connects to  
drive B.  
Parallel Port Connector  
The parallel (printer) port is located  
above the COM1 and VGA ports. See  
the table below for pin denitions.  
Parallel (Printer) Port  
Pin Denitions  
Pin# Denition  
Pin #  
2
Denition  
Auto Feed-  
Error-  
1
Strobe-  
3
Data Bit 0  
Data Bit 1  
Data Bit 2  
Data Bit 3  
Data Bit 4  
Data Bit 5  
Data Bit 6  
Data Bit 7  
ACK  
4
5
6
Init-  
7
8
SLCT IN-  
GND  
9
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
21  
23  
25  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
BUSY  
Write Data  
Write Gate  
NC  
PE  
SLCT  
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Floppy Connector  
The oppy connector is designated  
J22. See the table below for pin  
denitions.  
Floppy Drive Connector  
Pin Denitions (J22)  
Pin# Denition  
Pin #  
2
Denition  
FDHDIN  
1
Ground  
Ground  
Key  
3
4
Reserved  
FDEDIN  
5
6
7
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
8
Index  
9
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
30  
32  
34  
Motor Enable  
Drive Select B  
Drive Select B  
Motor Enable  
DIR  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
21  
23  
25  
27  
29  
31  
33  
STEP  
Write Data  
Write Gate  
Track 00  
Write Protect  
Read Data  
Side 1 Select  
Diskette  
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IDE Connectors  
IDE Drive Connectors  
Pin Denitions (IDE#1, IDE#2)  
Pin# Denition  
Pin #  
2
Denition  
There are no jumpers to cong-  
ure the onboard IDE#1 and #2  
connectors. See the table on  
the right for pin denitions.  
1
Reset IDE  
Host Data 7  
Host Data 6  
Host Data 5  
Host Data 4  
Host Data 3  
Host Data 2  
Host Data 1  
Host Data 0  
Ground  
Ground  
3
4
Host Data 8  
Host Data 9  
Host Data 10  
Host Data 11  
Host Data 12  
Host Data 13  
Host Data 14  
Host Data 15  
Key  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
30  
32  
34  
36  
38  
40  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
21  
23  
25  
27  
29  
31  
33  
35  
37  
39  
DRQ3  
Ground  
I/O Write  
I/O Read  
IOCHRDY  
DACK3  
Ground  
Ground  
BALE  
Ground  
IRQ14  
IOCS16  
Addr1  
Ground  
Addr0  
Addr2  
Chip Select 0  
Activity  
Chip Select 1  
Ground  
SATA Port Pin Denitions  
SATA Ports  
(SATA0 - SATA5)  
Pin #  
Denition  
Ground  
TXP  
There are no jumpers to con-  
gure the onboard SATA con-  
nectors. See the table on the  
right for pin denitions.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
TXN  
Ground  
RXN  
RXP  
Ground  
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SAS Ports  
SAS Port Pin Denitions  
(SAS0-3 ~ SAS4-7)  
There are eight SAS (Serial  
Attached SCSI) ports (one port  
for SAS0-3 and one port for  
SAS4-7) on the serverboard.  
See the table on the right for  
pin denitions.  
Pin# Denition  
Pin #  
B1  
Denition  
Ground  
TX 0+  
TX 0-  
A1  
Ground  
RX 0+  
RX 0-  
Ground  
RX 1+  
RX 1-  
Ground  
SB7  
A2  
B2  
A3  
B3  
A4  
B4  
Ground  
TX 1+  
TX 1-  
A5  
B5  
A6  
B6  
A7  
B7  
Ground  
SB0  
A8  
B8  
A9  
SB3  
B9  
SB1  
A10  
A11  
A12  
A13  
A14  
A15  
A16  
A17  
A18  
SB4  
B10  
B11  
B12  
B13  
B14  
B15  
B16  
B17  
B18  
SB2  
SB5  
SB6  
Ground  
RX 2+  
RX 2-  
Ground  
RX 3+  
RX 3-  
Ground  
Ground  
TX 2+  
TX 2-  
Ground  
TX 3+  
TX 3-  
Ground  
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Chapter 6  
Advanced Chassis Setup  
This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte-  
nance on the SC825TQ-560LP/SC825TQ-R700LP chassis. For component instal-  
lation, 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.  
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices  
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent  
damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very  
carefully. The following measures are generally sufcient to protect your equipment  
from ESD damage.  
Precautions  
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.  
Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic  
bag.  
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,  
memory modules or gold contacts.  
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.  
Put the motherboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags  
when not in use.  
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent  
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and  
the serverboard.  
Unpacking  
The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When  
unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.  
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Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views  
3.5" Drive Bays  
USB/COM Ports  
Control Panel  
Slim DVD-ROM Drive  
SAS Drives (8)  
Keyboard/Mouse Ports  
Parallel Port  
7 Low-Prole PCI Slots  
USB Ports COM1 Port  
VGA Port  
Ethernet Ports  
Power Supply*  
*Note: the lower (bottom) power supply module is a dummy on the 6025B-3. On the 6025B-3R, a redun-  
dant power supply module is located here.  
6-2 Control Panel  
The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the  
JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications. A  
ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify the connection. Connect  
the cable from JF1 on the serverboard to JP4 on the Control Panel PCB (printed  
circuit board). Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 on both JF1 and JP4. Pull  
all excess cabling out of the airow path. The LEDs inform you of system status.  
See Chapter 3 for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons. Details on  
JF1 can be found in Chapter 5.  
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6-3 System Fans  
Three 8-cm fans provide all the cooling needed for the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-  
3R. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making  
a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and  
cool the components. See Figure 6-2.  
System Fan Failure  
Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via a BIOS setting. If a fan fails,  
the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan fail LED on the  
control panel will ash. 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 (see instructions in Chapter 2) while the system is still running  
to determine which of the fans has failed.  
The hot-plug fan will start to function upon connection to its fan header on the  
serverboard.  
Replacing System Fans  
1. Removing a fan  
Remove the chassis cover. Press the tabs on the top of the fan housing and remove  
the fan in its housing (see Figure 6-2). System power does not need to be shut  
down since the fans are all hot-pluggable.  
2. Installing a new fan  
Replace the failed fan with an identical 8-cm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro,  
p/n FAN-0070). Position the new fan at its proper place in the chassis by tting the  
fan with its housing onto the fan mounts in the chassis. A "click" can be heard if  
the fan (in its housing) is properly installed. If the system power is on, the hot-plug  
feature will cause the fan to start immediately upon being connected to its header  
on the serverboard.  
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Figure 6-2. Removing a System Fan  
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal  
Accessing the Drive Bays  
SAS Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis or remove power  
to replace or swap SAS drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions.  
Note: You must use standard SAS drives in the SuperServer 6025B-3/6025B-3R.  
DVD-ROM/Floppy Disk Drive: For installing/removing the DVD-ROM or oppy disk  
drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the server by removing the top  
cover of the chassis. Proceed to the "DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation"  
section later in this chapter for instructions.  
3.5" Drive Bay: For installing/removing a component in the 3.5" drive bays, proceed  
to the "3.5" Drive Bay Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions.  
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SAS Drive Installation  
1. Mounting a SAS drive in a drive carrier  
The SAS drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and re-  
moval from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airow for the  
drives. For this reason, even empty carriers without SAS drives installed must  
remain in the chassis. To add a new SAS drive, install a drive into the carrier with  
the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes align with those  
in the carrier. Secure the drive to the carrier with six screws, as shown in Figure  
6-3.  
Figure 6-3. Mounting a SAS Drive in a Carrier  
Use caution when working around the SAS backplane. Do not  
touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no  
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ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the holes, which  
aid in proper airow.  
Important: Regardless of how many SAS hard drives are installed,  
all drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper  
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2. Installing/removing hot-swap SAS drives  
The SAS drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These  
hard drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without  
powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located  
beside the drive LEDs. Then swing the handle fully out and use it to pull the unit  
straight out (see Figure 6-4).  
Note: Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot-plug ca-  
pability of the SAS drives.  
Figure 6-4. Removing a SAS Drive Carrier  
Handle  
Release Button  
Important: All of the SAS drive carriers must remain in the drive  
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bays to maintain proper cooling airow.  
Hard Drive Backplane  
The SAS drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus termi-  
nation. A RAID controller can be used with the backplane to provide data security.  
The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap  
capability of the SAS drives.  
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Installing Components in the 3.5" Drive Bays  
Two 3.5" drive bays are located in the front of the chassis. Drives installed here are  
not connected to the SAS backplane and are not hot-swappable, meaning system  
power must be turned off before installing and/or removing them.  
To remove the drive carrier, rst power down the system and then remove the top  
cover of the chassis. Unscrew the retention screw at the top center of the drive,  
then push the drive carrier out from the back until you can grasp and pull it out  
through the front of the chassis. Attach the component to the carrier if installing.  
Then reverse the drive carrier removal procedure to install the drive, making sure  
you screw in the retention screw. Replace the top cover when nished.  
DVD-ROM Installation  
The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM  
drive bay. The 6025B-3/6025B-3R accomodates only slim type DVD-ROM drives.  
Side mounting brakets are typically needed to mount a slim DVD-ROM drive in the  
6025B-3/6025B-3R server.  
First, release the retention screws that secure the server unit to the rack. Grasp  
the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will  
hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release  
the top cover and at the same time, push 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. You must power down the system before installing or removing a  
DVD-ROM drive.  
Drives mount on rails and should "click" into place to be correctly and fully installed  
in their bays. A color mark on a cable typically designates the location of pin 1.  
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6-5 Power Supply  
6025B-3  
The SuperServer 6025B-3 has a single 560 watt power supply, which is auto-  
switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate with a 100v  
- 240v input voltage.  
Power Supply Failure  
If the power supply module fails, the system will shut down and you will need to  
replace the module. Replacements can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see  
contact information in the Preface). As the power supply module in the 6025B-3  
is not cold-swappable, you will need to remove the chassis cover and disconnect  
all power cables from the power supply unit before removing and replacing the  
power supply.  
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply  
1. Removing the power supply  
First unplug the power cord from the power supply module. Remove the cover  
from the chassis and disconnect all power cables from the motherboard and any  
components. Then remove the screws that secure the power module to the chas-  
sis. Finally, pull the module straight out by the handle.  
2. Installing a new power supply  
Replace the failed power supply with an identical power supply module (p/n PWS-  
561-1H). Reconnect all power cables from the power supply to the motherboard and  
components. Replace the chassis cover and reconnect the AC power cord. Finish  
by depressing the power button on the chassis front control panel to restart the  
system. has a single 550 watt power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This  
enables it to automatically sense and operate with a 100v - 240v input voltage.  
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6025B-3R  
The SuperServer 6025B-3R has a 700 watt redundant power supply consisting of  
two power modules. Each power supply module has an auto-switching capability,  
which enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V - 240V input volt-  
age.  
Power Supply Failure  
If either of the two power supply modules fail, the other module will take the full  
load and allow the system to continue operation without interruption. The PWR  
Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Re-  
placement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information  
in the Preface). The power supply units have a hot-swap capability, meaning you  
can replace the failed unit without powering down the system.  
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply  
You do not need to shut down the system to replace a power supply unit. The  
backup power supply module will keep the system up and running while you replace  
the failed hot-swap unit. Replace with the same model (see part number in the  
Appendix), which can be ordered directly from Supermicro.  
1. Removing the power supply  
First unplug the power cord from the failed power supply module. Then depress  
the locking tab on the power supply module and use the handle to pull it straight  
out with the rounded handle.  
2. Installing a new power supply  
Replace the failed hot-swap unit with another identical power supply unit (p/n  
PWS-702A-1R). Simply push the new power supply unit into the power bay until  
you hear a click. Secure the locking tab on the unit and nish by plugging the AC  
power cord back into the unit.  
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Chapter 7: BIOS  
Chapter 7  
BIOS  
7-1 Introduction  
This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DB3. The  
Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a ash chip and can be easily upgraded using a  
oppy disk-based program.  
Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or  
deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual  
Download area of the Supermicro web site <http://www.supermicro.com> for any  
changes to the BIOS that may not be reected in this manual.  
System BIOS  
The BIOS is the Basic Input Output System used in all IBM® PC, XT™, AT®, and  
PS/2® compatible computers. The Phoenix BIOS stores the system parameters,  
types of disk drives, video displays, etc. in the CMOS. The CMOS memory requires  
very little electrical power. When the computer is turned off, a backup battery pro-  
vides power to the CMOS Logic, enabling it to retain system parameters. Each time  
the computer is powered on the computer is congured with the values stored in  
the CMOS Logic by the system BIOS, which gains control at boot up.  
How To Change the Conguration Data  
The CMOS information that determines the system parameters may be changed by  
entering the BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing the  
<Delete> key at the appropriate time during system boot. (See below.)  
Starting the Setup Utility  
Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) routine is the memory test. As  
the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the  
BIOS Setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens,  
such as the Security and Power menus. Beginning with Section 7-3, detailed de-  
scriptions are given for each parameter setting in the Setup utility.  
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to  
prevent possible boot failure.  
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7-2 Running Setup  
*Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.  
The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the ap-  
propriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in  
this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how  
to set the options (see next page).  
When you rst power on the computer, the Phoenix BIOS™ is immediately acti-  
vated.  
While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two  
ways:  
1. By pressing <Delete> immediately after turning the system on, or  
2. When the message shown below appears briey at the bottom of the screen during  
the POST (Power On Self-Test), press the <Delete> key to activate the main Setup  
menu:  
Press the <Delete> key to enter Setup  
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Main BIOS Setup  
All main Setup options are described in this section. The main BIOS Setup screen  
is displayed below.  
Use the Up/Down arrow keys to move among the different settings in each menu.  
Use the Left/Right arrow keys to change the options for each setting.  
Press the <Esc> key to exit the CMOS Setup Menu. The next section describes in  
detail how to navigate through the menus.  
Items that use submenus are indicated with the icon. With the item highlighted,  
press the <Enter> key to access the submenu.  
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Main BIOS Setup Menu  
Main Setup Features  
System Time  
To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate  
elds. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data.  
System Date  
Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year elds, and enter the correct  
data. Press the <Enter> key to save the data.  
BIOS Date  
This eld displays the date when this version of BIOS was built.  
Legacy Diskette A  
This setting allows the user to set the type of oppy disk drive installed as diskette A.  
The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25 in, 720Kb 3.5 in, 1.44/1.25MB,  
3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in.  
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IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA  
Port2 and SATA Port3  
These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Channel 0 Master/  
Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master  
slots. Hit <Enter> to activate the following sub-menu screen for detailed options  
of these items. Set the correct congurations accordingly. The items included in  
the sub-menu are:  
Type  
Selects the type of IDE hard drive. The options are Auto, (which allows the BIOS  
to automatically determine the hard drive's capacity, number of heads, etc.), a  
number from 1-39 to select a predetermined type of hard drive, CDROM and  
ATAPI Removable. The option "User" will allow the user to enter the parameters  
of the HDD installed at this connection. The option "Auto" will allow the BIOS to  
automatically congure the parameters of the HDD installed at the connection.  
Choose the option 1-39 to select a predetermined HDD type. Select CDROM if a  
CDROM drive is installed. Select ATAPI if a removable disk drive is installed.  
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CHS Format  
The following items will be displayed by the BIOS:  
TYPE: This item displays the type of IDE or SATA Device.  
Cylinders: This item indicates the status of Cylinders.  
Headers: This item indicates the number of headers.  
Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors.  
Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum storage capacity of the  
system.  
LBA Format  
The following items will be displayed by the BIOS:  
Total Sectors: This item displays the number of total sectors available in the  
LBA Format.  
Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum capacity in the LBA  
Format.  
Multi-Sector Transfers  
This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be  
used in multi-sector transfer. The options are Disabled, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors,  
and 16 Sectors.  
LBA Mode Control  
This item determines whether the Phoenix BIOS will access the IDE Channel 0  
Master Device via the LBA mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled.  
32 Bit I/O  
This option allows the user to enable or disable the function of 32-bit data transfer.  
The options are Enabled and Disabled.  
Transfer Mode  
This option allows the user to set the transfer mode. The options are Standard,  
Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2, Fast PIO3, Fast PIO4, FPIO3/DMA1 and FPIO4/DMA2.  
Ultra DMA Mode  
This option allows the user to select Ultra DMA Mode. The options are Disabled,  
Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4, and Mode 5.  
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Parallel ATA  
This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The  
options are Disabled, Channel 0, Channel 1, and Both.  
Serial ATA  
This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The  
options are Disabled and Enabled.  
Native Mode Operation  
Select the native mode for ATA. The options are: Parallel ATA, Serial ATA, Both,  
and Auto.  
SATA Controller Mode  
Select Compatible to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be automatically-detected  
and be placed in the Legacy Mode by the BIOS. Select Enhanced to allow the SATA  
and PATA drives to be to be automatically-detected and be placed in the Native  
IDE Mode. Note: The Enhanced mode is supported by the Windows 2000 OS  
or a later version.  
When the SATA Controller Mode is set to "Enhanced", the following items will  
display:  
Serial ATA (SATA) RAID Enable  
SelectEnabletoenableSerialATARAIDFunctions. (ForaWindowsOSenvironment,  
use the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled. When this item is set to Enabled,  
the item: "ICH RAID Code Base" will be available for you to select Intel rmware  
to be activated. If this item is set to Disabled, the item-SATA AHCI Enable will be  
available.) The options are Enabled and Disabled.  
ICH RAID Code Base  
Select Intel to enable Intel's SATA RAID rmware. The default setting is Intel.  
SATA AHCI  
Select Enable to enable the function of SerialATAAdvanced Host Interface. (Exercise  
caution when using this function. This feature is for advanced programmers only.  
The options are Enabled and Disabled.)  
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System Memory  
This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present  
in the system.  
Extended Memory  
This display informs you how much extended memory is recognized as being  
present in the system.  
7-4 Advanced Setup  
ChooseAdvancedfromthe PhoenixBIOSSetupUtilitymainmenuwiththearrowkeys.  
You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub  
menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>.  
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Boot Features  
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.  
Quick Boot Mode  
If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by  
skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled  
and Disabled. If Disabled, the POST routine will run at normal speed.  
Quiet Boot  
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the graphic logo screen during  
boot-up.  
ACPI Mode  
Use the setting to determine if you want to employACPI (Advanced Conguration  
and Power Interface) power management on your system. The options are  
Yes and No.  
Power Button Behavior  
If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user  
hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user  
presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-off  
and 4-sec override.  
Resume On Modem Ring  
Select On to “wake your system up” when an incoming call is received by  
your modem. The options are On and Off.  
Power Loss Control  
This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns  
after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Stay Off, Power On, and  
Last State.  
Watch Dog  
If enabled, this option will automatically reset the system if the system is not  
active for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.  
Summary Screen  
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the summary screen which displays  
the system conguration during bootup.  
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Memory Cache  
Cache System BIOS Area  
This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be  
used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS write (cache) its data into this  
reserved memory area. Select "Write Protect" to enable this function, and this  
area will be reserved for BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to disable this  
function and make this area available for other devices.  
Cache Video BIOS Area  
This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be  
used as a Video BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS write (cache) its data into this  
reserved memory area. Select "Write Protect" to enable the function and this area  
will be reserved for Video BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to disable  
this function and make this area available for other devices.  
Cache Base 0-512K  
If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the base memory area: block  
0-512K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM  
(SDROM) or to be written into the L1/L2 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU  
operations. Select "Uncached" to disable this function. Select "Write Through" to  
allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the  
same time. Select "Write Protect" to prevent data from being written into the base  
memory area of Block 0-512K. Select "Write Back" to allow CPU to write data back  
directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU  
data processing and operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through, Write  
Protect, and Write Back.  
Cache Base 512K-640K  
If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the memory area: 512K-640K  
to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM)  
or written into the L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations.  
Select "Uncached" to disable this function. Select "Write Through" to allow data to  
be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time.  
Select "Write Protect" to prevent data from being written into the base memory  
area of Block 512-640K. Select "Write Back" to allow CPU to write data back  
directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU  
data processing and operation. The options are Uncached, Write Through, Write  
Protect, and Write Back.  
Cache Extended Memory  
If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to  
be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DROM (SDROM)  
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or written into the L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations.  
Select "Uncached" to disable this function. Select "Write Through" to allow data to  
be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time.  
Select "Write Protect" to prevent data from being written into the base memory area  
of Block 0-512K. Select "Write Back" to allow CPU to write data back directly from  
the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing  
and operation.  
Discrete MTRR Allocation  
If enabled, MTRRs (-Memory Type Range Registers) are congured as distinct,  
separate units and cannot be overlapped. If enabled, the user can achieve better  
graphic effects when using a Linux graphic driver that requires the write-combining  
conguration with 4GB or more memory. The options are Enabled and Disabled.  
PCI Conguration  
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices.  
Onboard GLAN1/Onboard GLAN2 (Gigabit- LAN) OPROM Congure  
Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from GLAN. The options are  
Disabled and Enabled.  
Onboard SCSI OPROM Congure  
Enabling this option provides the capitally to boot from SCSI HDD. The options  
are Disabled and Enabled.  
PCI Parity Error Forwarding  
The feature allows SERR and PERR errors detected in PCI slots to be sent  
(forwarded) to the BIOS DMI Event Log for the user to review. The options are  
Enabled and Disabled.  
Reset Conguration Data  
If set to Yes, this setting clears the Extended System Conguration Data- (ESCD)  
area. The options are Yes and No.  
Frequency for PCI-X#1, PCI-X#2, PCI-X#3  
This option allows the user to change the bus frequency for the devices installed  
in the slot indicated. The options are Auto, PCI 33 MHz, PCI 66 MHz, PCI-X 66  
MHz, PCI-X 100 MHz, and PCI-X 133 MHz.  
Frequency for PCI-X#1 On Riser, Frequency for PCI-X#2-#3 On Riser  
(Available when an Active Riser Card is present.)  
This option allows the user to change the bus frequency of the devices installed  
in the slot indicated. The options are Auto, PCI 33 MHz, PCI 66 MHz, PCI-X 66  
MHz, PCI-X 100 MHz, and PCI-X 133 MHz.  
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Slot1 PCI-X 100 MHz ZCR, Slot2 PCI-X 133MHz, Slot3 PCI-X  
133MHz, Slot4 PCI-Exp x4, Slot5 PCI-Exp x8, and Slot6 PCI-Exp x8  
Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the  
following:  
Option ROM Scan  
When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options  
are Enabled and Disabled.  
Enable Master  
This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master.  
The options are Enabled and Disabled.  
Latency Timer  
This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority, high-  
throughout device may benet from a greater clock rate. The options are Default,  
0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h. For Unix, Novell and  
other Operating Systems, please select the option: other. If a drive fails after  
the installation of a new software, you might want to change this setting and  
try again. A different OS requires a different Bus Master clock rate.  
Large Disk Access Mode  
This setting determines how large hard drives are to be accessed. The options are  
DOS or Other (for Unix, Novelle NetWare and other operating systems).  
Advanced Chipset Control  
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.  
Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. Incorrect val-  
ues entered may cause system malfunction. Also, a very high DRAM frequency  
or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system instability. When this occurs,  
revert to the default setting.  
SERR Signal Condition  
This setting species the ECC Error conditions that an SERR# is to be asserted.  
The options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit, and Both.  
4GB PCI Hole Granularity  
This feature allows you to select the granularity of PCI hole for PCI slots. If MTRRs  
are not enough, this option may be used to reduce MTRR occupation. The options  
are: 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB and 2GB.  
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Memory Branch Mode  
This option determines how the two memory branches operate. System address  
space can either be interleaved between the two branches or Sequential from one  
branch to another. Mirror mode allows data correction by maintaining two copies  
of data in two branches. Single Channel 0 allows a single DIMM population during  
system manufacturing. The options are Interleave, Sequential, Mirroring, and  
Single Channel 0.  
Branch 0 Rank Sparing  
Select enable to enable the sparing feature for Branch 0 Rank. The options are  
Enabled and Disabled.  
Branch 1 Rank Sparing  
Select enable to enable the sparing feature for Branch 0 Rank. The options are  
Enabled and Disabled.  
Enhanced x8 Detection  
Select Enabled to enable Enhanced x8 DRAM UC Error Detection. The options  
are Disabled and Enabled.  
Crystal Beach Features  
This feature cooperates with Intel I/O AT (Acceleration Technology) to accelerate  
the performance of TOE devices. (Note: A TOE device is a specialized,  
dedicated processor that is installed on an add-on card or a network card to  
handle some or all packet processing of this add-on card. For the X7DB8/E,  
the TOE device is built inside the ESB 2 South Bridge chip.) The options are  
Enabled and Disabled.  
Route Port 80h Cycles to  
This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The  
options are Disabled, PCI and LPC.  
Clock Spectrum Feature  
If Enabled, the BIOS will monitor the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused  
by the components and will attempt to decrease the interference whenever needed.  
The options are Enabled and Disabled.  
Enabling Multi-Media Timer  
Select Yes to activate a set of timers that are alternative to the traditional 8254  
timers for the OS use. The options are Yes and No.  
USB Function  
Select Enabled to enable the function of USB devices specied. The settings are  
Enabled and Disabled.  
Legacy USB Support  
This setting allows you to enable support for Legacy USB devices. The settings  
are Enabled and Disabled.  
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Advanced Processor Options  
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.  
CPU Speed  
This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor.  
Frequency Ratio (Available when supported by the CPU.)  
The feature allows the user to set the internal frequency multiplier for the CPU.  
The options are: Default, x12, x13, x14, x15, x16, x17 and x18.  
Hyper-threading (Available when supported by the CPU.)  
Set to Enabled to use the Hyper-ThreadingTechnology, which will result in increased  
CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.  
Core-Multi-Processing (Available when supported by the CPU.)  
Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to  
Intel's web site for more information.) The options are Disabled and Enabled.  
Machine Checking (Available when supported by the CPU.)  
Set to Enabled to activate the function of Machine Checking and allow the CPU to  
detect and report hardware (machine) errors via a set of model-specic registers  
(MSRs). The options are Disabled and Enabled.  
Thermal Management 2 (Available when supported by the CPU.)  
Set to Enabled to use Thermal Management 2 (TM2) which will lower CPU voltage  
and frequency when the CPU temperature reaches a predened overheat threshold.  
Set to Disabled to use Thermal Manager 1 (TM1), allowing CPU clocking to be  
regulated via CPU Internal Clock modulation when the CPU temperature reaches  
the overheat threshold.  
C1 Enhanced Mode (Available when supported by the CPU.)  
Set to Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State to lower CPU voltage/frequency to  
prevent overheat. The options are Enabled and Disabled. (Note: please refer  
to Intel’s web site for detailed information.)  
No Execute Mode Memory Protection (Available when supported by the  
CPU and the OS.)  
Set to Enabled to enable Execute Disable Bit and allow the processor to classify  
areas in memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, and  
thus preventing a worm or a virus from inserting and creating a ood of codes to  
overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.  
(Note: this feature is available when your OS and your CPU support the function  
of Execute Disable Bit.) The options are Disabled and Enabled. (Note: For more  
information regarding hardware/software support for this function, please refer to  
Intel's and Microsoft's web sites.)  
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Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU.)  
The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The  
CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. The options  
are Disabled and Enabled.  
Hardware Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU.)  
Set to this option to enabled to enable the hardware components that are used in  
conjunction with software programs to prefetch data in order to shorten execution  
cycles and maximize data processing efciency. The options are Disabled and  
Enabled.  
PECI Absent Alarm (Available when supported by the CPU.)  
If set to Enabled, the PECI Absent Alarm will be activated if the function of PECI  
(Platform Environment Control Interface) is not available for the onboard process(s)  
or for the motherboard. The options are Disabled and Enabled.  
Intel <R> Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the  
CPU.)  
Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one platform  
to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating  
multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and  
Disabled. (*Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off  
and restart the system for the change to take effect.) Please refer to Intel’s web  
site for detailed information.  
Intel EIST Support (Available when supported by the CPU.)  
Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and allows the  
system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort  
to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Enabled and  
Disabled. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.  
I/O Device Conguration  
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.  
KBC Clock Input  
This setting allows you to select clock frequency for KBC. The options are 6MHz,  
8MHz, 12MHz, and 16MHz.  
Serial Port A  
This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options are Enabled  
(user dened), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS- or OS- controlled).  
Base I/O Address  
This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port A. The options  
are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, and 2E8.  
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Interrupt  
This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port A. The  
options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.  
Serial Port B  
This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options are Enabled  
(user dened), Disabled, Auto (BIOS controlled) and OS Controlled.  
Mode  
This setting allows you to set the type of device that will be connected to serial  
port B. The options are Normal and IR (for an infrared device).  
Base I/O Address  
This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port B. The  
options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8.  
Interrupt  
This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port B. The  
options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.  
Parallel Port  
This setting allows you to assign control of the parallel port. The options are  
Enabled (user dened), Disabled and Auto (BIOS-or OS- controlled).  
Base I/O Address  
Select the base I/O address for the parallel port. The options are 378, 278 and  
3BC.  
Interrupt  
This setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for the parallel port.  
The options are IRQ5 and IRQ7.  
Mode  
This feature allows you to specify the parallel port mode. The options are Output  
only, Bi-Directional, EPP and ECP.  
DMA Channel  
This item allows you to specify the DMA channel for the parallel port. The options  
are DMA1 and DMA3.  
Floppy Disk Controller  
This setting allows you to assign control of the oppy disk controller. The options  
are Enabled (user dened), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS and OS controlled).  
Base I/O Address  
This setting allows you to select the base I/O address for the Floppy port. The  
options are Primary and Secondary.  
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DMI Event Logging  
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.  
Event Log Validity  
This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting.  
Event Log Capacity  
This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity. It is not a setting.  
View DMI Event Log  
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log.  
Event Logging  
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable event logging.  
ECC Event Logging  
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable ECC event logging.  
Mark DMI Events as Read  
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark the DMI events as read.  
Clear All DMI Event Logs  
Select Yes and press <Enter> to clear all DMI event logs. The options are Yes  
and No.  
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Console Redirection  
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.  
COM Port Address  
This item allows you to specify to redirect the console to Onboard COM A or  
Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled.  
BAUD Rate  
This item allows you to select the BAUD rate for console redirection. The options  
are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, and 115.2K.  
Console Type  
This item allows you to choose from the available options to select the console  
type for console redirection. The options are VT100, VT100,8bit, PC-ANSI, 7bit,  
PC ANSI, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.  
Flow Control  
This item allows you to choose from the available options to select the ow control  
for console redirection. The options are: None, XON/XOFF, and CTS/RTS.  
Console Connection  
This item allows you to choose select the console connection: either Direct or  
Via Modem.  
Continue CR after POST  
Choose whether to continue with console redirection after the POST routine.  
The options are On and Off.  
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Hardware Monitor Logic  
Note: The Phoenix BIOS will automatically detect the type of CPU(s) and hardware  
monitoring chip used on the motherboard and will display the Hardware Monitoring  
Screen accordingly. Your Hardware Monitoring Screen may look like the one shown  
on this page, on p. 7-19, or on p. 7-20, depending on the type of CPU(s) and HW  
Monitoring chip you are using.  
CPU Temperature Threshold  
This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate  
the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature  
threshold. The options are 70oC, 75oC, 80oC and 85oC.  
Highlight this and hit <Enter> to see monitor data for the following items:  
CPU1 Temperature, CPU1 Second Core, CPU2 Temperature, CPU2 Second  
Core, System Temperature  
Fan1-Fan8 Speeds: If the feature of Auto Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS will  
automatically display the status of the fans indicated in this item.  
Fan Speed Control Modes  
This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the  
onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the  
CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vise versa.  
If the option is set to “3-pin fan”, the fan speed is controlled by voltage. If the  
option is set to “4-pin”, the fan speed will be controlled by Pulse Width Modulation  
(PWM). Select “3-pin” if your chassis came with 3-pin fan headers. Select “4-pin” if  
your chassis came with 4-pin fan headers. Select “Workstation” if your system is  
used as a Workstation. Select “Server” if your system is used as a Server. Select  
“Disable” to disable the fan speed control function to allow the onboard fans to  
run at the full speed (12V) at all the time. The Options are: 1. Disable, 2. 3-pin  
(Server), 3. 3-pin (Workstation), 4. 4-pin (Server) and 5. 4-pin (Workstation).  
Voltage Monitoring  
The following items will be monitored and displayed:  
P12V_VR0  
P12V_VR1  
FSB VTT  
PXH Vcore  
ES2B Vcore  
CPU1Vcore  
CPU2Vcore  
P3V3  
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Hardware Monitor Logic  
CPU Temperature Threshold (See note on page 7-18.)  
This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate  
the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature  
threshold. The options are 70oC, 75oC, 80oC and 85oC.  
Highlight this and hit <Enter> to see monitor data for the following items:  
CPU1 Temperature  
CPU1 Second Core  
CPU2 Temperature  
CPU2 Second Core  
System Temperature  
Fan1-Fan8 Speeds: If the feature of Auto Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS will  
automatically display the status of the fans indicated in this item.  
Fan Speed Control Modes  
This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the  
onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the  
CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vise versa.  
If the option is set to “3-pin fan”, the fan speed is controlled by voltage. If the  
option is set to “4-pin”, the fan speed will be controlled by Pulse Width Modulation  
(PWM). Select “3-pin” if your chassis came with 3-pin fan headers. Select “4-pin” if  
your chassis came with 4-pin fan headers. Select “Workstation” if your system is  
used as a Workstation. Select “Server” if your system is used as a Server. Select  
“Disable” to disable the fan speed control function to allow the onboard fans to  
run at the full speed (12V) at all the time. The Options are: 1. Disable, 2. 3-pin  
(Server), 3. 3-pin (Workstation), 4. 4-pin (Server) and 5. 4-pin (Workstation).  
Voltage Monitoring  
The following items will be monitored and displayed:  
Vcore A  
Vcore B  
-12V  
P1V5  
+3.3V  
+12V  
5Vsb  
5VDD  
P_VTT  
Vbat  
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Hardware Monitor Logic (See note on page 7-18.)  
CPU Temperature Threshold  
This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate  
the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature  
threshold. The hardcode default setting is 72oC.  
Temperature Monitoring  
Highlight this and hit <Enter> to see monitor data for the following items:  
PECI Agent 1 Temperature  
PECI Agent 2 Temperature  
PECI Agent 3 Temperature  
PECI Agent 4 Temperature  
System Temperature  
Fan1-Fan8 Speeds: If the feature of Auto Fan Control is enabled, the BIOS will  
automatically display the status of the fans indicated in this item.  
Fan Speed Control Modes  
This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the  
onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the  
CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vise versa.  
If the option is set to “3-pin fan”, the fan speed is controlled by voltage. If the  
option is set to “4-pin”, the fan speed will be controlled by Pulse Width Modulation  
(PWM). Select “3-pin” if your chassis came with 3-pin fan headers. Select “4-pin” if  
your chassis came with 4-pin fan headers. Select “Workstation” if your system is  
used as a Workstation. Select “Server” if your system is used as a Server. Select  
“Disable” to disable the fan speed control function to allow the onboard fans to  
run at the full speed (12V) at all the time. The Options are: 1. Disable, 2. 3-pin  
(Server), 3. 3-pin (Workstation), 4. 4-pin (Server) and 5. 4-pin (Workstation).  
Voltage Monitoring  
The following items will be monitored and displayed:  
Vcore A:  
Vcore B:  
-12V  
P1V2_NIC_SEN  
+3.3V  
+12V  
5Vsb  
5VDD  
P_VTT  
Vbat  
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IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed  
in the system.)  
IPMI Specication Version: This item displays the current IPMI Version.  
Firmware Version: This item displays the current Firmware Version.  
System Event Logging  
Select Enabled to enable IPMI Event Logging. When this function is set to Disabled,  
the system will continue to log events received via system interface. The options  
are Enabled and Disabled.  
Clear System Event Logging  
Enabling this function to force the BIOS to clear the system event logs during the  
next cold boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.  
Existing Event Log Number  
This item displays the number of the existing event log.  
Event Log Control  
System Firmware Progress  
Enabling this function to log POST progress. The options are Enabled and  
Disabled.  
BIOS POST Errors  
Enabling this function to log POST errors. The options are Enabled and  
Disabled.  
BIOS POST Watch Dog  
Set to Enabled to enable POST Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and  
Disabled.  
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OS Boot Watch Dog  
Set to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and  
Disabled.  
Timer for Loading OS (Minutes)  
This feature allows the user to set the time value (in minutes) for the previous  
item: OS Boot Watch Dog by keying-in a desired number in the blank. The default  
setting is 10 (minutes.) (Please ignore this option when OS Boot Watch Dog is  
set to "Disabled".)  
Time Out Option  
This feature allows the user to determine what action to take in an event of a system  
boot failure. The options are No Action, Reset, Power Off and Power Cycles.  
System Event Log/System Event Log (List Mode)  
These options display the System Event (SEL) Log and System Event (SEL) Log  
in List Mode. Items include: SEL (System Event Log) Entry Number, SEL Record  
ID, SEL Record Type, Time Stamp, Generator ID, SEL Message Revision, Sensor  
Type, Sensor Number, SEL Event Type, Event Description, and SEL Event Data.  
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Realtime Sensor Data  
This feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures,  
fan speeds and voltages of various components.  
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7-5 Security  
Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow  
keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed  
by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security  
BIOS settings are described in this section.  
Supervisor Password Is:  
This displays whether a supervisor password has been entered for the system.  
Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor  
password has been entered for the system.  
User Password Is:  
This displays whether a user password has been entered for the system. Clear  
means such a password has not been used and Set means a user password has  
been entered for the system.  
Set Supervisor Password  
When the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When  
prompted, type the Supervisor's password in the dialogue box to set or to change  
supervisor's password, which allows access to the BIOS.  
Set User Password  
When the item "Set User Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When  
prompted, type the user's password in the dialogue box to set or to change the  
user's password, which allows access to the system at boot-up.  
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Password on Boot  
This setting allows you to require a password to be entered when the system  
boots up. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password  
not required).  
7-6 Boot  
Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.  
You should see the following display. See details on how to change the order and  
specs of boot devices in the Item Specic Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are  
described in this section.  
Boot List  
Candidate  
List  
Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders  
The devices included in the boot list section (above) are bootable devices listed in  
the sequence of boot order as specied. The boot functions for the devices included  
in the candidate list (above) are currently disabled. Use a <+> key or a <-> key to  
move the device up or down. Use the <f> key or the <r> key to specify the type of  
an USB device, either xed or removable. You can select one item from the boot  
list and hit the <x> key to remove it from the list of bootable devices (to make its  
resource available for other bootable devices). Subsequently, you can select an  
item from the candidate list and hit the <x> key to remove it from the candidate  
list and put it in the boot list. This item will then become a bootable device. See  
details on how to change the priority of boot order of devices in the "Item Specic  
Help" window.  
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7-7 Exit  
Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.  
You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this  
section.  
Exit Saving Changes  
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the  
BIOS Setup utility.  
Exit Discarding Changes  
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any  
changes you may have made.  
Load Setup Defaults  
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to load the default settings for all items in the  
BIOS Setup. These are the safest settings to use.  
Discard Changes  
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to discard (cancel) any changes you made.  
You will remain in the Setup utility.  
Save Changes  
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made. You will remain  
in the Setup utility.  
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Appendix A  
BIOS POST Messages  
During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a prob-  
lem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is  
a list of such BIOS messages.  
Failure Fixed Disk  
Fixed disk is not working or not congured properly. Check to see if xed disk is at-  
tached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the xed-disk type is correctly identied.  
Stuck key  
Stuck key on keyboard.  
Keyboard error  
Keyboard not working.  
Keyboard Controller Failed  
Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller.  
Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch  
Unlock the system to proceed.  
Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run SETUP  
Monitor type not correctly identied in Setup  
Shadow Ram Failed at offset: nnnn  
Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was de-  
tected.  
System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn  
System RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was de-  
tected.  
Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn  
Extended memory not working or not congured properly at offset nnnn.  
System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP  
The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and  
run Setup to recongure the system.  
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System CMOS checksum bad - Default conguration used  
System CMOS has been corrupted or modied incorrectly, perhaps by an application  
program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values.  
If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error  
persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer.  
System timer error  
The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board.  
Real time clock error  
Real-Time Clock fails BIOS hardware test. May require board repair.  
Check date and time settings  
BIOS found date or time out of range and reset the Real-Time Clock. May require  
setting legal date (1991-2099).  
Previous boot incomplete - Default conguration used  
Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers  
to run Setup. If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected,  
the next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of wait states, improper Setup  
settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot. Run Setup  
and verify that the waitstate conguration is correct. This error is cleared the next  
time the system is booted.  
Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS  
Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS.  
Diskette drive A error  
Diskette drive B error  
Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Check to see that  
the drive is dened with the proper diskette type in Setup and that the diskette drive  
is attached correctly.  
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP  
Type of oppy drive A: not correctly identied in Setup.  
Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP  
Type of oppy drive B: not correctly identied in Setup.  
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System cache error - Cache disabled  
RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache  
jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer.Adisabled cache slows  
system performance considerably.  
CPU ID:  
CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.  
EISA CMOS not writeable  
ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.  
DMA Test Failed  
ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access)  
registers.  
Software NMI Failed  
ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt).  
Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed  
ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.  
device Address Conict  
Address conict for specied device.  
Allocation Error for: device  
Run ISA or EISA Conguration Utility to resolve resource conict for the specied  
device.  
CD ROM Drive  
CD ROM Drive identied.  
Entering SETUP ...  
Starting Setup program  
Failing Bits: nnnn  
ThehexnumbernnnnisamapofthebitsattheRAMaddresswhichfailedthememory  
test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. See errors 230, 231, or 232 above  
for offset address of the failure in System, Extended, or Shadow memory.  
Fixed Disk n  
Fixed disk n (0-3) identied.  
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Invalid System Conguration Data  
Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.  
I/O device IRQ conict  
I/O device IRQ conict error.  
PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen:  
PS/2 Mouse installed.  
nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed  
Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.  
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed  
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested.  
nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed  
Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.  
nnnn kB System RAM Passed  
Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.  
One or more I2O Block Storage Devices were excluded from the Setup Boot  
Menu  
There was not enough room in the IPL table to display all installed I2O block-storage  
devices.  
Operating system not found  
Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and  
see if xed disk and drive A: are properly identied.  
Parity Check 1 nnnn  
Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display  
it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. Parity is a method  
for checking errors in binary data. A parity error indicates that some data has been  
corrupted.  
Parity Check 2 nnnn  
Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it  
on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????.  
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Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous  
Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process  
or <F2> to enter Setup and change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous  
screen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card). Write  
down and follow the information shown on the screen.  
Press <F2> to enter Setup  
Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.  
PS/2 Mouse:  
PS/2 mouse identied.  
Run the I2O Conguration Utility  
One or more unclaimed block storage devices have the Conguration Request bit set  
in the LCT. Run an I2O Conguration Utility (e.g. the SAC utility).  
System BIOS shadowed  
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.  
UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn  
Displays the address nnnn of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating  
released segments of the BIOS which can be reclaimed by a virtual memory man-  
ager.  
Video BIOS shadowed  
Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.  
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Appendix B  
BIOS POST Codes  
This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST  
codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal.  
Recoverable POST Errors  
When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an  
POST code that describes the problem. BIOS may also issue one of the follow-  
ing beep codes:  
1 long and two short beeps - video conguration error  
1 repetitive long beep - no memory detected  
Terminal POST Errors  
If a terminal type of error occurs, BIOS will shut down the system. Before doing  
so, BIOS will write the error to port 80h, attempt to initialize video and write the  
error in the top left corner of the screen. The following is a list of codes that may  
be written to port 80h.  
POST Code Description  
01h  
02h  
03h  
04h  
06h  
07h  
08h  
09h  
0Ah  
0Bh  
0Ch  
0Eh  
0Fh  
10h  
11h  
12h  
13h  
14h  
16h  
17h  
IPMI Initialization  
Verify Real Mode  
Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)  
Get CPU type  
Initialize system hardware  
Disable shadow and execute code from the ROM.  
Initialize chipset with initial POST values  
Set IN POST ag  
Initialize CPU registers  
Enable CPU cache  
Initialize caches to initial POST values  
Initialize I/O component  
Initialize the local bus IDE  
Initialize Power Management  
Load alternate registers with initial POST values  
Restore CPU control word during warm boot  
Reset PCI Bus Mastering devices  
Initialize keyboard controller  
1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum  
Initialize cache before memory Auto size  
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18h  
1Ah  
1Ch  
20h  
22h  
24h  
28h  
29h  
2Ah  
2Ch  
2Eh  
8254 timer initialization  
8237 DMA controller initialization  
Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller  
1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh  
1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller  
Set ES segment register to 4 GB  
Auto size DRAM  
Initialize POST Memory Manager  
Clear 512 kB base RAM  
1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx*  
1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of  
memory bus  
2Fh  
32h  
33h  
36h  
38h  
3Ah  
3Ch  
3Dh  
41h  
42h  
45h  
46h  
48h  
49h  
4Ah  
4Bh  
4Ch  
4Eh  
4Fh  
50h  
51h  
52h  
54h  
55h  
58h  
59h  
5Ah  
5Bh  
Enable cache before system BIOS shadow  
Test CPU bus-clock frequency  
Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager  
Warm start shut down  
Shadow system BIOS ROM  
Auto size cache  
Advanced conguration of chipset registers  
Load alternate registers with CMOS values  
Initialize extended memory for RomPilot (optional)  
Initialize interrupt vectors  
POST device initialization  
2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice  
Check video conguration against CMOS  
Initialize PCI bus and devices  
Initialize all video adapters in system  
QuietBoot start (optional)  
Shadow video BIOS ROM  
Display BIOS copyright notice  
Initialize MultiBoot  
Display CPU type and speed  
Initialize EISA board (optional)  
Test keyboard  
Set key click if enabled  
Enable USB devices  
2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts  
Initialize POST display service  
Display prompt “Press <ESC> to enter SETUP”  
Disable CPU cache  
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POST Code Description  
Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB  
Test extended memory  
5Ch  
60h  
62h  
64h  
66h  
67h  
68h  
69h  
6Ah  
6Bh  
6Ch  
70h  
72h  
76h  
7Ch  
7Dh  
7Eh  
80h  
81h  
82h  
83h  
84h  
85h  
86h  
87h  
Test extended memory address lines  
Jump to UserPatch1  
Congure advanced cache registers  
Initialize Multi Processor APIC  
Enable external and CPU caches  
Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area  
Display external L2 cache size  
Load custom defaults (optional)  
Display shadow-area message  
Display error messages  
Check for conguration errors  
Check for keyboard errors  
Set up hardware interrupt vectors  
Initialize Intelligent System Monitoring (optional)  
Initialize coprocessor if present  
Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs (optional)  
Late POST device initialization  
Detect and install external RS232 ports  
Congure non-MCD IDE controllers  
Detect and install external parallel ports  
Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices  
Re-initialize onboard I/O ports.  
Congure Motherboard Congurable Devices  
(optional)  
88h  
89h  
8Ah  
8Bh  
8Ch  
8Fh  
90h  
91h  
92h  
93h  
95h  
96h  
97h  
98h  
Initialize BIOS Data Area  
Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)  
Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area  
Test and initialize PS/2 mouse  
Initialize oppy controller  
Determine number of ATA drives (optional)  
Initialize hard-disk controllers  
Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers  
Jump to UserPatch2  
Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards  
Install CD ROM for boot  
Clear huge ES segment register  
Fix up Multi Processor table  
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99h  
9Ch  
9Dh  
9Eh  
9Fh  
A0h  
A2h  
A4h  
A8h  
AAh  
ACh  
AEh  
B0h  
B1h  
B2h  
B4h  
B5h  
B6h  
B7h  
B9h  
BAh  
BCh  
BDh  
BEh  
BFh  
C0h  
C1h  
C2h  
C3h  
C4h  
C6h  
C7h  
C8h  
C9h  
CDh  
Check for SMART Drive (optional)  
Set up Power Management  
Initialize security engine (optional)  
Enable hardware interrupts  
Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives  
Set time of day  
Check key lock  
Initialize typematic rate  
Erase <ESC> prompt  
Scan for <ESC> key stroke  
Enter SETUP  
Clear Boot ag  
Check for errors  
Inform RomPilot about the end of POST (optional)  
POST done - prepare to boot operating system  
1 One short beep before boot  
Terminate QuietBoot (optional)  
Check password (optional)  
Initialize ACPI BIOS and PPM Structures  
Prepare Boot  
Initialize SMBIOS  
Clear parity checkers  
Display MultiBoot menu  
Clear screen (optional)  
Check virus and backup reminders  
Try to boot with INT 19  
Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)  
Initialize error logging  
Initialize error display function  
Initialize system error ags  
Console redirection init.  
Unhook INT 10h if console redirection enabled  
Force check (optional)  
Extended ROM checksum (optional)  
Reclaim console redirection vector  
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POST Code Description  
D2h  
D4h  
D8h  
D9h  
DEh  
Unknown interrupt  
Check Intel Branding string  
Alert Standard Format initialization  
Late init for IPMI  
Log error if micro-code not updated properly  
The following are for boot block in Flash ROM  
POST Code Description  
E0h  
E1h  
E2h  
E3h  
E4h  
E5h  
E6h  
E7h  
E8h  
E9h  
EAh  
EBh  
ECh  
EDh  
EEh  
EFh  
F0h  
F1h  
F2h  
F3h  
F4h  
F5h  
F6h  
F7h  
Initialize the chipset  
Initialize the bridge  
Initialize the CPU  
Initialize system timer  
Initialize system I/O  
Check force recovery boot  
Checksum BIOS ROM  
Go to BIOS  
Set Huge Segment  
Initialize Multi Processor  
Initialize OEM special code  
Initialize PIC and DMA  
Initialize Memory type  
Initialize Memory size  
Shadow Boot Block  
System memory test  
Initialize interrupt vectors  
Initialize Run Time Clock  
Initialize video  
Initialize System Management Manager  
Output one beep  
Clear Huge Segment  
Boot to Mini DOS  
Boot to Full DOS  
If the BIOS detects error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it displays an additional  
word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that failed. For example, “2C  
0002” means address line 1 (bit one set) has failed. “2E 1020" means data bits 12  
and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits. The BIOS also sends the  
bitmap to the port-80 LED display. It rst displays the checkpoint code, followed by  
a delay, the high-order byte, another delay, and then the loworder byte of the error.  
It repeats this sequence continuously.  
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Appendix C  
RAID and Software Installation  
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Adaptec SAS HostRAID  
The onboard Adaptec AIC9140W SAS Controller supports two ports. Each port  
supports up to four SAS/SATA drives.  
The SAS cable can only be used with backplanes that support both SAS and  
SATA.  
If you want to use this motherboard with Supermicro's SAS Mobile Racks, such  
as CSE-M28E1, make sure to use Cable CBL-0116. (Note: cable CBL-0116 is a  
cross-over cable and is not provided with this motherboard.)  
Using the Adaptec RAID Conguration Utility (ARC)  
Upon detecting the SAS Controller BIOS, please make sure that the Adapter WWN  
address is listed. This is a 16-digit number. If this number is not shown, you will  
not be able to use the controller.  
Once the WWN address is listed, press the <Ctrl> and <A> keys simultaneously  
when prompted to access the Adaptec SAS RAID BIOS. (To select an option, use  
the arrow keys to highlight the item and then press the <Enter> key to select it. To  
return to the previous menu, press the <ESC> key.)  
The Adaptec RAID Conguration Utility is an embedded BIOS Utility, including:  
Array Conguration Utility: Use this utility when you want to create, congure and  
manage arrays.  
SerialSelect Utility: Use this option to congure SAS/SATA RAID drives.  
Disk Utilities: Use this option to format or verify disks.  
Using the Array Conguration Utility (ACU)  
The Array Conguration Utility (ACU) enables you to create, manage, and delete  
arrays from the controller’s BIOS, add and delete spare drives, and initialize drives.  
During the system startup, press <Ctrl> and <A> key simultaneously, and the main  
menu will appear.  
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Managing Arrays  
Select this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sections  
describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays".  
To select this option, use the arrow keys and the <enter> key to select "Managing  
Arrays" from the main menu.  
Viewing Array Properties  
To view the properties of an existing array:  
1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A.  
2. From the ARC menu, select Array Conguration Utility (ACU).  
3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previous  
screen.)  
4. From the List of Arrays dialog box, select the array you want to view and press  
Enter.  
The Array Properties dialog box appears, showing detailed information on the array.  
The physical disks associated with the array are displayed here.  
5. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.  
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Deleting Arrays  
Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent the loss of  
data. Deleted arrays cannot be restored.  
To delete an existing array:  
1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC  
utility.  
2. From the ARC main menu, select Array Conguration Utility  
(ACU).  
3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays.  
4. Select the array you wish to delete and press Delete.  
5. In the Array Properties dialog box, select Delete and press Enter. The following  
prompt is displayed:  
Warning!! Deleting the array will render array unusable. Do you want to delete the  
array?(Yes/No):  
RAID 1 only—the following prompt is also displayed:  
Deleting the partition will result in data loss! Do you also want to delete the parti-  
tion? (Yes/No):  
6. Press Yes to delete the array or partition or No to return to the previous menu.  
7. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.  
Creating Arrays  
Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed  
in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are un-initialized  
are shown in gray and cannot be used. See Initializing Disk Drives.  
To create an array:  
1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC  
utility.  
2. From the ARC menu, select Array Conguration Utility Main Menu (ACU) (as  
shown on the rst screen on the previus page).  
3. From the ACU menu, select Create Array.  
4. Select the disks for the new array and press Insert.  
Note: To deselect any disk, highlight the disk and press Delete.  
5. Press Enter when both disks for the new array are selected. The Array Proper-  
ties menu displays.  
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Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the  
array.  
Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot  
change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Stor-  
age Manager - Browser Edition. (Refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the enclosed  
CD.)  
To assign properties to the new array:  
1. In the Array Properties menu, select an array type and press Enter. Note that  
only the available array types: RAID 0, and RAID1, are displayed on the screen.  
(RAID 0 or RAID 1 requires two drives.)  
2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter. The label shall  
not be more than 15 characters.  
3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and  
64 KB-default. It is recommended that you do not change the default setting.)  
4. The item: "Create RAID via" allows you to select between the different creating  
methods for RAID 0 and RAID 1.  
The following table gives examples of when each is appropriate.  
Raid Level Create Via When Appropriate  
RAID 0  
RAID 0  
No Init  
Migrate  
(*Note)  
Build1  
Creating a RAID 0 on new drives  
Creating a RAID 0 from one new drive and  
one drive with data you wish to preserve  
Any time you wish to create a RAID 1, but especially if  
you have data on one drive that you wish to preserve  
Creating a RAID 1 on new drives, or when you want to  
ensure that the array contains no data after creation.  
Fastest way to create a RAID 1.  
RAID 1  
RAID 1  
RAID 1  
RAID 1  
Clear  
Quick  
Init  
Appropriate when using new drives  
Note: If you select Migrate for RAID 0, or Build for RAID 1, you will be asked to  
select the source drive. The contents of the source drive will be preserved. However,  
the data on the new drive will be lost.  
5. When you are nished, press Done.  
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 miscompares if  
you later run a consistency check. This is normal and is not a cause for concern.  
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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 rst drive.  
5. When migrating from single volume to RAID 0, migrating from a larger drive to  
a smaller drive is allowed. However, the destination drive must be at least half the  
capacity of the source drive.  
6. Adaptec does not recommend that you migrate or build an array on Windows  
dynamic disks (volumes), as it will result in data loss.  
Warning: Do not interrupt the creation of a RAID 0 using the Migrate option. If you  
do, you will not be able to restart, or to recover the data that was on the source  
drive.  
Adding a Bootable Array  
To make an array bootable:  
1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays.  
2. From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to make bootable, and press  
Ctrl+B.  
3. Enter Y to create a bootable array when the following message is displayed: "This  
will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable. Do you want to make this  
array bootable? (Yes/No):" Then, a bootable array will be created. An asterisk will  
appear next to the bootable array.  
Deleting a Bootable Array  
To 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 the array marked with an asterisk.)  
3. Enter Y to delete a bootable array when the following message is displayed:  
"The array is already marked bootable. Do you want to make this array as not  
bootable? (Yes/No):" Then, the bootable array will be deleted and the asterisk will  
disappear.  
Note: do not use the delete key to delete the bootable array.  
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Initializing Disk Drives  
If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new ar-  
ray, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it  
as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they  
can be used in an array.  
Caution: Initializing a disk overwrites the partition table on the disk and makes any  
data on the disk inaccessible. If the drive is used in an array, you may not be able  
to use the array again.  
Do not initialize a disk that is part of a boot array. To determine which disks are  
associated with a particular array, please refer to Viewing Array Properties.  
To initialize drives:  
1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC  
utility.  
2. From the ARC menu, select Array Conguration Utility (ACU).  
3. Select Initialize Drives.  
4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wish to initialize and  
press Insert.  
5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected.  
6. Press Enter.  
7. Read the warning message displayed in the screen.  
8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct,  
type Y to continue.  
Rebuilding Arrays  
Notes: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build  
process (or initialization) is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must  
perform a Rebuild to get the array to Optimal status. For a critical array Rebuild  
operation, the optimal drive is the source drive.  
If no spare array exists and a hard disk drive fails, you need to create a spare  
before you can rebuild an array.  
To Rebuild an array:  
1. From the Main Menu, select Manage Arrays. From the List of Arrays, select the  
array you want to Rebuild.  
2. Press Ctrl+R to Rebuild.  
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Using the SerialSelect Utility to Congure SAS Settings  
The SerialSelect Utility enables you to congure SAS disk drive settings.  
To access the SAS utilities:  
1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility.  
(as shown in the screen below.)  
2. Use the arrow keys to select "SerialSelect Utility" and press <Enter> to access  
the Controller Conguration submenu:  
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To set the controller conguration:  
3. Select "Controller Conguration" and press <Enter> to access the submen as  
shown below:  
4. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then, press <Enter> and the arrow keys  
to congure the setting for the item selected.  
5. To load the default settings, press <F6>. Note: The default setting for each  
item is listed below:  
Runtime BIOS: Enabled,  
BBS Support: Device,  
POST Banner Display: Enabled,  
CTRL-A Message Display: Enabled,  
Physical Drives Display during POST: Enabled,)  
6. Press <Esc> to return to the previous menu and to exit the utility.  
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To Set the Physical Conguration:  
1. Turn on the computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC  
utility.  
2. Use the arrow keys to select "SerialSelect Utility" and press <Enter> to access  
the Physical Conguration submenu as shown below:  
3. Select "Physical Conguration" and press <Enter> to access SAS Device Con-  
guration submenu as shown below:  
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4. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then, press <Enter> and the arrow keys  
to congure the item selected.  
5. To load default settings, press <F6>.  
6. Press <Esc> to return to the previous menu and to exit the utility.  
Using the Disk Utilities  
The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard  
disks.  
To access the disk utilities:  
1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC  
utility (as shown in the screen below.)  
2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities from the screen as shown above and  
press Enter.  
3. When the submenu appears, select the desired disk and press Enter  
The following options are available:  
1. Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive by writing zeros to  
the entire disk. Note: Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do  
not need to be low-level formatted again. Caution: Formatting disk erases all data  
on the drive. Be sure to back up your data before performing this operation.)  
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2. Verify Disk Media—Scans the media of a disk drive for defects.  
Exiting the Adaptec RAID Conguration Utility  
1. Once you have completed RAID array congurations, press ESC to exit. The  
following screen will appear.  
2. Press Yes to exit the Utility.  
For more information regarding Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to Adaptec's  
User's Guide in the CD included in your shipping package. You can also download  
a copy of Adaptec User's Guide from our web site at: www. supermicro.com.)  
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C-2 Installing Drivers  
After you've installed Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will  
appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet  
been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to  
the right of these items.  
Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen  
Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme les for  
each item. Click a computer icon to the right of an item to install an item (from top  
to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must re-boot the  
system before proceeding with the next item on the list. You should install  
everything here except for the SUPER Doctor utility, which is optional. The bottom  
icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.  
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C-3 Conguring 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 allows you to moni-  
tor the environment and operations of your system. Supero Doctor III displays  
crucial system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan  
status. See the Figure below for a display of the Supero Doctor III interface.  
Note: The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor III is ADMIN / AD-  
MIN.  
Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)  
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Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)  
Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at:  
ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII  
User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.  
pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.  
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Appendix D: System Specications  
Appendix D  
System Specications  
Processors  
Single or dual Intel® quad-core Xeon® 5400/5300 Sequence processors or dual-  
core Xeon 5000/5100 Sequence processors at a FSB speed of 1333/1066/667  
MHz  
Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.  
Chipset  
Intel 5000P/ESB2 chipset  
BIOS  
8 Mb Phoenix® Flash ROM  
Memory Capacity  
Eight 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of FBD ECC DDR2-  
667/533 SDRAM  
Note: 2-way interleaved memory - requires memory to be installed four modules at a time. See  
the memory section in Chapter 5 for details.  
SAS Controller  
Adaptec 9410 controller for 8-port SAS (RAID 0, 1 and 10 supported)  
SAS Drive Bays  
Eight (8) hot-swap drive bays to house eight (8) SAS drives  
Peripheral Drive Bays  
One (1) slim oppy drive (optional)  
One (1) DVD-ROM drive  
Expansion Slots  
Two PCI-Express x8 slots, one PCI-Express x4 slot, two 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X  
slots and one 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X slot  
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Motherboard  
Model: X7DB3 (Extended ATX form factor)  
Dimensions: 12 x 13 in (305 x 330 mm)  
Chassis  
6025B-3: SC825TQ-560LP Form Factor: 2U rackmount  
6025B-3R: SC825TQ-R700LP Form Factor: 2U rackmount  
Dimensions: (WxHxD) 16.8 x 3.5 x 25.5 in. (427 x 89 x 648 mm)  
Weight  
Gross (Bare Bone): 53 lbs. (24.1 kg.)  
System Cooling  
Three (3) 8-cm system cooling fans  
One (1) air shroud for 2U chassis  
System Input Requirements (6025B-3)  
AC Input Voltage: 100-240V AC auto-range  
Rated Input Current: 100 (11A) - 240V (5A)  
Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz  
Power Supply (6025B-3)  
Rated Output Power: 560W (Part# PWS-561-1H)  
Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (21A), +5V (25A), +12VALL (43.6A), +5Vsb (3A),  
-12V (0.6A)  
System Input Requirements (6025B-3R)  
AC Input Voltage: 100-240V AC auto-range  
Rated Input Current: 9.5A - 4.5A  
Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz  
Power Supply (6025B-3R)  
Rated Output Power: 700W (Part# PWS-702A-1R)  
Rated Output Voltages: +12V (58A), +5Vsb (4A)  
BTU Rating  
2956 BTUs/hr (for rated output power of 560W)  
3431 BTUs/hr (for rated output power of 700W)  
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Operating Environment  
Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F)  
Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F)  
Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)  
Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)  
Regulatory Compliance  
Electromagnetic Emissions:  
FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A  
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  
Certied (Germany), CE Marking (Europe)  
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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 com-  
munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to  
result in signicant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro dis-  
claims any and all liability, and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous  
applications, it does so entirely at its own risk. Furthermore, buyer agrees to fully indemnify, defend  
and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims, demands, actions, litigation, and  
proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra-hazardous use or sale.  
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