SBI-7226T-T2
Blade Module
User’s Manual
Revison 1.0a
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Preface
About this Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators, Information Technology
professionals, service personnel and technicians. It provides information for the
installation and use of Supermicro's SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module. Installation and
maintenance should be performed by experienced professionals only.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module and describes its main features.
Chapter 2: System Safety
You should familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety
precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SBI-7226T-T2
Blade Module.
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation
Refer to this chapter for details on installing the SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module into the
SuperBlade chassis. Other sections cover the installation and placement of memory
modules and the installation of hard disk drives into the blade module.
Chapter 4: Blade Module Features
This chapter coves features and component information about the SBI-7226T-T2 Blade
connectors, LEDs and other features of the blade module.
Chapter 5: RAID Setup Procedure
RAID setup and operations for the SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module are covered in this
chapter.
Chapter 6: BIOS
BIOS setup is covered in this chapter for the SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes
BIOS POST Codes for the SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module are explained in this appendix.
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Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................1-1
1-1 Overview.............................................................................................1-1
Processors..............................................................................................1-2
Memory...................................................................................................1-2
Storage....................................................................................................1-3
Density....................................................................................................1-3
1-4 Contacting Supermicro.....................................................................1-5
3-1 Overview.............................................................................................3-1
Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure............................................3-1
Removing/Replacing the Blade Cover....................................................3-2
3-3 Processor Installation .......................................................................3-4
3-4 Onboard Battery Installation............................................................3-5
3-5 Memory Installation...........................................................................3-6
Populating Memory Slots........................................................................3-6
DIMM Installation ....................................................................................3-8
3-6 Hard Disk Drive Installation .............................................................3-9
3-7 Installing the Operating System....................................................3-11
Installing with an External USB CD-ROM Drive....................................3-11
Installing via PXE Boot..........................................................................3-11
Installing via Virtual Media (Drive Redirection) .....................................3-12
3-8 Management Software ...................................................................3-12
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4-1 Control Panel .....................................................................................4-2
Power Button ..........................................................................................4-3
KVM Button.............................................................................................4-3
LED Indicators ........................................................................................4-3
KVM Connector.......................................................................................4-3
4-2 Mainboard...........................................................................................4-4
Jumpers ..................................................................................................4-7
CMOS Clear............................................................................................4-7
Memory Support .....................................................................................4-9
Hard Disk Drives.....................................................................................4-9
5-2 BIOS Setup ........................................................................................5-2
Chapter 6 BIOS.......................................................................................6-1
6-1 Introduction.........................................................................................6-1
Running Setup ........................................................................................6-1
IDE Configuration....................................................................................6-4
PCI/PnP Configuration............................................................................6-5
Super IO Configuration ...........................................................................6-6
Chipset Configuration .............................................................................6-6
SouthBridge Configuration...................................................................6-8
ACPI Configuration .................................................................................6-9
AHCI Configuration.................................................................................6-9
Event Log Configuration .......................................................................6-10
IPMI Configuration ................................................................................6-10
Intel VT-d Configuration ........................................................................6-11
MPS Configuration................................................................................6-11
PCI Express Configuration....................................................................6-12
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6-4 Boot Menu........................................................................................6-13
6-5 Security Menu..................................................................................6-14
6-6 Exit Menu..........................................................................................6-15
Appendix A BIOS POST Codes....................................................A-1
A-1 BIOS POST Messages....................................................................A-1
A-2 BIOS POST Codes...........................................................................A-3
Recoverable POST Errors ......................................................................A-4
Terminal POST Errors.............................................................................A-4
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Figure 3-2. Locking the Blade into Position.......................................................3-3
Figure 3-3. Installing a Processor in a Socket...................................................3-5
Figure 3-4. Installing the Onboard Battery ........................................................3-5
Figure 3-5. 8-Slot DIMM Numbering .................................................................3-7
Figure 3-7. Installing a Hard Drive in a Carrier................................................3-10
Figure 4-2. Blade Control Panel........................................................................4-2
Figure 4-3. B8DTT Mainboard ..........................................................................4-5
Figure 4-4. Intel 5500/IOH-24D Tylersburg + ICH10R Chipset:
Block Diagram
for SBI-7226T-T2 ..............................................................................................4-7
Figure 4-5. Exploded View of SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module .............................4-8
Figure 5-1. Advanced Settings Screen .............................................................5-2
Figure 5-2. IDE Configuration Screen – Configure RAID Drives.......................5-3
Figure 5-3. Selecting Max Ports Option ............................................................5-4
Figure 5-4. Selecting RAID Utility......................................................................5-5
Figure 5-5. Enabling Hot Plug...........................................................................5-6
Figure 5-6. Exit BIOS Setup..............................................................................5-7
Figure 5-7. Screen Message.............................................................................5-8
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Table 3-1. Populating Eight Memory Slots per Node
for Interleaved Operation ..................................................................................3-6
Table 4-2. Blade Control Panel.........................................................................4-2
Table 4-3. Blade Module LED Indicators ..........................................................4-3
Table 4-4. B8DTT Mainboard Layout................................................................4-6
Table 6-2. IDE Configuration Submenu ............................................................6-4
Table 6-16. SMBIOS Configuration Submenu ................................................6-12
Table 6-17. Remote Access Configuration Submenu.....................................6-12
Table 6-18. Boot Menu....................................................................................6-13
Table 6-19. Security Menu..............................................................................6-14
Table 6-20. Exit Menu.....................................................................................6-15
Table A-1. BIOS POST Messages....................................................................A-1
Table A-2. Terminal POST Errors.....................................................................A-4
Table A-3. Boot Block Flash ROM Terminal POST Errors................................A-8
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SBI-7226T-T2 blade module is a compact self-contained server that connects into a
pre-cabled enclosure that provides power, cooling, management and networking
functions. One enclosure for the SBI-7226T-T2 blade module can hold ten blade units.
Each blade module contains two “Nodes” that each are a separate and server system,
providing up to the equivalent of 20 blade units in one 10-blade module enclosure.
In this manual, “blade system” refers to the entire system (including the enclosure and
blades units), “blade” or “blade unit” refers to a single blade module and “blade
enclosure” is the chassis that the blades, power supplies and modules are housed in.
Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been
1-2 Product Checklist of Typical Components
Your blade module ships with its mainboard already installed in its chassis. Memory,
hard disk drives and the CPU must all be installed by the user after shipment. See
Chapter 3: "Setup and Installation" on page 3-1 for details on installation of these
components.
Aside from the blade module unit itself, the following optional Mezzanine add-on cards
(with Infiniband Switch) may be ordered for your blade module:
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AOC-IBH-XDD
AOC-IBH-XDS
AOC-IBH-XQS
AOC-IBH-XQD
your SuperBlade system’s CD-ROM for more details on these add-on cards.
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1-3 Blade Module Features
Table 1-1 lists the main features of the SBI-7226T-T2 blade module. See the proceeding
section for components typically included in a blade system and other optional
components. Specific details on the SBI-7226T-T2 blade module is found in Chapter 4:
"Blade Module Features" on page 4-1.
Table 1-1. SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Specification Features
B8DTT (proprietary form factor)
Mainboard
Chassis Dimensions (HxWxD): 11.32” x 1.67” x 20.5”
Supports two 1366-pin LGA Socket processors in each node for up to four
®
®
Processors
Intel 64-bit quad-core Xeon series processors. Please refer to our web
site for a complete listing of supported processors.
FSB Speed
Chipset
QPI speed | Up to 6.4 GT/s
Intel 5500/IOH-24D Tylersburg + ICH10R
Onboard Matrox G200eW Graphics chip with 16MB of SDRAM
Graphics Controller
BIOS
®
32 Mb AMI SPI Flash EPROM BIOS
Eight 240-pin DIMM sockets per node supporting up to 64 GB of ECC
Registered DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM DIMMs or 16 GB of ECC
Unbuffered DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM DIMMs in two 3-DIMM and two
1-DIMM memory banks for each node.
Memory Capacity
SATA Controller ICH10R on-chip controller for four Serial ATA drives, two
for each node
SATA Controller
Hard Drive Bays
Four (4) hot-swap drive bays for 2.5" SATA disk drives
Processors
The SBI-7226T-T2 blade module supports up to two 1366-pin Intel Xeon 5500 series
processors in each node for a total of four.
Refer to the Supermicro web site for a complete listing of supported processors (http://
www.supermicro.com/products/superblade). Please note that you will need to check the
detailed specifications of a particular blade module for a list of the CPUs it supports.
Details on installation of the processor into the SBI-7226T-T2 blade module are found in
Chapter 3: "Setup and Installation" on page 3-1.
Memory
The SBI-7226T-T2 blade module has eight 240-pin DIMM sockets in each node that can
support up to 16 GB of ECC Unbuffered DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM or 64 GB of
ECC Registered DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM DIMMs. Both interleaved and
non-interleaved memory are supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM
slots.
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Please refer to the Supermicro web site for a list of supported memory
module will contain a link to a list of recommended memory sizes and manufacturers.
Details on installation of memory modules into the SBI-7226T-T2 blade module are
found in Chapter 3: "Setup and Installation" on page 3-1.
Storage
The SBI-7226T-T2 blade module can have four 2.5" SATA (Serial ATA) hard disk drives
in front-mounted easy removable carriers, two for each node. See Chapter 3: "Setup
and Installation" on page 3-1 for storage installation details.
Density
A maximum of ten blade modules may be installed into a single blade enclosure with
two nodes. Each blade enclosure is a 7U form factor, so a standard 42U rack may
accommodate up to six enclosures with 60 blade modules, or the equivalent of 120 1U
servers. With the inclusion of six CMM modules, twelve Gigabit Ethernet switches and
six InfiniBand switches, this would occupy up to 144U space in a conventional 1U server
configuration.
Figure 1-1 displays a view of a full rack with six blade enclosures in it, each with ten
blades to an enclosure.
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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:
+1 (408) 503-8008
[email protected] (General Information)
Email:
Web Site:
Europe
Address:
Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
+31 (0) 73-6400390
Tel:
Fax:
+31 (0) 73-6416525
[email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Email:
Asia-Pacific
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
Fax:
+886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site:
Technical Support:
Email:
Tel:
+886-2-8228-1366, ext. 132 or 139
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Chapter 2
System Safety
2-1 Electrical Safety Precautions
Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and
the SuperBlade from damage:
•
Be aware of how to power on/off the enclosure power supplies and the individual
blades 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.
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•
Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
Power should always be disconnected from the blade module when removing or
installing such system components as the mainboard, memory modules and
processors.
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•
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 specifically designed as
electrical insulators.
The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and L line. It must be
plugged into grounded electrical outlets. Power input requires 110-240 VAC,
depending upon your power supply module.
Mainboard Battery: This battery must be replaced only with the same or an
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032 Lithium 3V battery).
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed
upside down, which will reverse its polarities.
WARNING: Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in
any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the
environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill.
Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste
management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.
•
Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Temperature
Coefficient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service technicians
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only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one replaced. Contact
technical support for details and support.
2-2 General Safety Precautions
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
•
•
Keep the area around the SuperBlade clean and free of clutter.
Place the blade module 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
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, replace the blade module's cover before
installing it back into the blade enclosure.
2-3 Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical
charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to
neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit
boards.
The following measures are generally sufficient 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 mainboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
For grounding purposes, make sure the blade enclosure provides excellent
conductivity between the power supplies, the blade modules and the mainboard.
WARNING: This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases,
make sure that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth (ground).
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2-4 Operating Precautions
Care must be taken to assure that the cover of the blade unit is in place when the blade
is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the blade can occur if
this practice is not strictly followed.
Any drive carrier without a hard drive installed must remain fully installed in the drive bay
when the blade module is operating to ensure proper airflow.
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Chapter 3
Setup and Installation
3-1 Overview
This chapter covers the setup and installation of the blade module and its components.
3-2 Installing Blade Modules
Up to ten SBI-7226T-T2 blade modules may be installed into a single blade enclosure
(depending upon your enclosure and blade). Blade modules with Windows and Linux
operating systems may be mixed together in the same blade enclosure.
Powering Up a Blade Unit
Each blade unit may be powered on and off independently from the rest of the blades
installed in the same enclosure. A blade unit may be powered up in two ways:
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•
Press the power button on the blade unit.
Use IPMIView or the web-browser based management utility to apply power using
either a CMM module, or by the use of the onboard BMC chip in the blade module.
Powering Down a Blade Unit
A blade unit may be powered down in either of five ways:
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Press the power button on the blade unit.
Use IPMIView or the web-browser based management utility to power down (if you
have Operator or Admin privileges on the CMM).
•
Use SuperBladeTool when connected to the CMM to power down (if you have
Operator or Admin privileges on the CMM).
•
•
Use IPMIview or a browser connected to the onboard BMC chip to power down.
Use SuperBladeTool to use a Command Line Interface (CLI) to the onboard BMC
chip, if you have Operator or Admin privileges.
Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure
Although the blade system may continue to run, individual blades should always be
powered down before removing them from the enclosure.
Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure
1. Power down the blade unit (see "Powering Down a Blade Unit" above).
2. Squeeze both handles to depress the red sections then pull out both handles
completely and use them to pull the blade unit from the enclosure.
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NOTE: Blade Modules can be Hot-Plugged from the enclosure.
Removing/Replacing the Blade Cover
The blade cover must be removed to access the mainboard when you need to install or
remove processors, memory units, the onboard battery and so on.
Removing/Replacing the Blade Cover
1. Remove the blade unit from the enclosure (see "Removing a Blade Unit from the
Enclosure" above).
2. Depress the two buttons on the cover while pushing the cover toward the rear of the
blade unit. When it stops, lift the cover off the blade unit.
blade, then slide the cover toward the front of the blade to lock it into place.
Installing a Blade Unit into the Enclosure
Make sure the cover of the blade unit has been replaced first before installing a blade
unit in the enclosure.
Installing a Blade Unit into the Enclosure
1. Slowly push the blade unit into its bay with the handles fully pulled out (see
Figure 3-1).
2. When the blade stops, push the handles back in to their locked position, making
sure the notches in both handles catch the lip of the enclosure (see Figure 3-2).
NOTE: Blade Modules can be Hot-Plugged into the enclosure.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when inserting a blade module into the
enclosure. If the blade's power connector becomes damaged, it can damage
pins on other blade bays that it is inserted into.
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3-3 Processor Installation
One or two processors may be installed to the mainboard of each node. See Chapter 1
further details including processor, memory and operating system support.
WARNING: This action should only be performed by a trained service
technician. Allow the processor heatsink to cool before removing it.
Removing a Processor
1. Power down and remove the blade unit from the enclosure (see Section 3-2:
Installing Blade Modules on page 3-1 for details).
2. Remove the cover of the blade unit (see "Removing/Replacing the Blade Cover" on
page 3-2).
3. Loosen the two screws that secure the heatsink to the mainboard.
4. Remove the heatsink by gently rotating it back-and-forth sideways with your fingers
to release it from the processor. Set the heatsink aside and upside-down so that
nothing comes into contact with the thermal grease on its underside.
5. Raise the lever of the processor socket up until the processor is released from the
socket, then lift the silver cover plate and remove the processor.
WARNING: This action should only be performed by a trained service
technician.
Installing a Processor
1. If present, remove the protective black PnP cap from the processor socket.
2. Raise the lever of the processor socket until it reaches its upper limit.
3. Lift the silver cover plate completely up and out of the way.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the pins protruding from the CPU socket.
4. Align pin 1 of the processor with pin 1 of the socket (both are marked with a small
gold triangle) and gently seat the processor into the socket (Figure 3-3).
5. Check to make sure the processor is flush to the socket and fully seated.
6. Lower the socket lever until it locks.
7. To install the heatsink, apply thermal grease to the top of the processor. (If
reinstalling a heatsink, first clean off the old thermal grease with a clean, lint-free
cloth.)
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8. Place the heatsink on the processor then tighten two diagonal screws until snug,
then the other two screws.
9. When all four screws are snug, tighten them all to secure the heatsink to the
mainboard.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the screws as this may damage the processor or the
heatsink.
10. Replace the cover on the blade unit and finish by installing the unit back into the
blade enclosure.
Figure 3-3. Installing a Processor in a Socket
Gold dot
Socket key
CPU key
CPU pin
Notched corner
3-4 Onboard Battery Installation
A battery is included on the mainboard to supply certain volatile memory components
with power when power has been removed from the blade module. If this battery dies, it
must be replaced with an equivalent CR2032 Lithium 3V battery. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. See Figure 3-4 for a diagram of
installing a new onboard battery.
WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed
upside down, which reverses its polarities.
Figure 3-4. Installing the Onboard Battery
Lithium Battery
Battery Holder
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3-5 Memory Installation
The mainboard of each blade unit must be populated with DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory
Modules) to provide system memory. The DIMMs should all be of the same size and
speed and from the same manufacturer due to compatibility issues. See details
below on supported memory and our web site (www.supermicro.com/products/
superblade for recommended memory.
Populating Memory Slots
The mainboard of a SBI-7226T-T2 blade module has eight memory slots per node. Both
interleaved and non-interleaved memory are supported, so you may populate any
number of DIMM slots.
Populating slots at the same time with memory modules of the same size and of the
same type will result in three-channel, interleaved memory, which is faster than
single-channel, non-interleaved memory. See Table 3-1 and Figure 3-5 for details.
For an interleaved configuration, memory modules of the same size and speed
must be installed. You should not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds.
Table 3-1. Populating Eight Memory Slots per Node for Interleaved Operation
Processor 1
Channel Channel
Processor 2
Channel Channel
Number
of
Channel 0
Channel 0
DIMMs
1
---
2
2
---
---
3
1
---
2
2
---
---
3
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
6 DIMMs
8 DIMMs
1A
1A
1A
1A
---
---
---
1B
1A
1A
1A
1A
---
---
---
1B
2
2
2
3
2
3
NOTE: The DIMM slot number specified in Table 3-1 equals the DIMM slot to
be populated. A “---” indicates that the DIMM slot should be left unpopulated.
DIMMs for one board are P1/P2 and P3/P4 for the other board.
NOTE: Though multiple DIMM memory module types and speeds may be
supported, you need to use DIMM memory modules of the same speed and
type.
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DIMM Installation
WARNING: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules
to prevent any possible damage.
Installing DIMM Memory Modules
1. Power down the blade module (see "Powering Down a Blade Unit" on page 3-1).
2. Remove the blade from the enclosure and the cover from the blade (see
"Removing/Replacing the Blade Cover" on page 3-2).
3. Insert each DIMM vertically into its slot, starting with slots 1A and 2A. Pay attention
to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM
incorrectly (see Figure 3-6).
Figure 3-6. Installing a DIMM into a Memory Slot
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.
4. Gently press down on the DIMM until it snaps into place in the slot. Repeat for all
modules (see Table 3-1 for installing DIMMs into the slots in the correct order).
5. Replace the air shroud and the blade cover and install the blade module back into
the enclosure.
6. Power up the blade unit (see "Powering Up a Blade Unit" on page 3-1).
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3-6 Hard Disk Drive Installation
Hard disk drives are installed in “carriers” which are hot-swappable and can be removed
or replaced without powering down the blade unit they reside in. A blade module needs
a hard disk drive with an operating system installed to operate.
WARNING: To maintain proper airflow, both hard drive bays must have drive
carriers inserted during operation whether or not a drive is installed in the carrier.
To remove a hard drive carrier, do the following:
Removing a Hard Drive Carrier
1. Locate the colored “Open” button at the bottom of the drive carrier and press it with
your thumb. This action releases the drive carrier from the drive bay.
2. Pull the release handle out about 45-degrees, then use it to pull the drive carrier out.
To Install a hard drive, use the following procedure:
Installing a Hard Drive
1. Remove a blank drive carrier from the blade (see removal procedure above).
2. Insert a 2.5” drive into the carrier with the PCB side facing down and the connector
end toward the rear of the carrier.
3. Align the drive in the carrier so that the screw holes of both line up. Note that there
are holes in the carrier marked “SAS/SATA” to aid in correct installation.
4. Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws as shown in Figure 3-7: "Installing a
Hard Drive in a Carrier" on page 3-10.
5. Insert the drive carrier into its slot keeping the Open button at the bottom. When the
carrier reaches the rear of the bay the release handle will retract.
6. Push the handle in until you hear the carrier click into its locked position.
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3-7 Installing the Operating System
An operating system (OS) must be installed on each blade module. Blades with
Microsoft Windows OS and blades with Linux OS can both occupy and operate within
the same blade enclosure. Refer to the SuperMicro web site for a complete list of
supported operating systems.
There are several methods of installing an OS to the blade modules.
Installing with an External USB CD-ROM Drive
The most common method of installing the OS is with an external USB CD-ROM drive.
Take the following steps to install the OS to a blade module:
WARNING: Installing the OS from an external CD-ROM drive may take several
hours to complete.
1. Connect an SUV cable (Serial port/USB port/Video port cable) to the KVM
connector on the front of the blade module. You will then need to attach a USB hub
to the USB port on this cable to provide multiple USB ports.
2. Connect the external CD-ROM drive, a USB keyboard and a mouse to the USB hub.
You will also need to connect a monitor to the video connector on the SUV cable.
Turn on the blade module.
3. Insert the CD containing the OS into the CD-ROM drive.
4. Follow the prompts to begin the installation.
Installing via PXE Boot
PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) is used to boot a computer over a network. To
install the OS via PXE, the following conditions must be met:
1. The PXE BOOT option in BIOS must be enabled.
2. A PXE server has been configured (this can be another blade in the system).
3. The PXE server must be connected over a network to the blade to be booted.
4. The blade has only non-partitioned/unformatted hard drives installed and no
bootable devices attached to it.
Once these conditions are met, make sure the PXE server is running. Then turn on the
blade on which you wish to boot and/or install the OS. The BIOS in the blade will look at
all bootable devices and finding none will connect to the PXE server to begin the boot/
install.
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Installing via Virtual Media (Drive Redirection)
You can install the OS via Virtual Media through either the IPMIview (Java based client
utility), SuperBladeTool or the Web-based Management Utility. With this method, the OS
is installed from an ISO image that resides on another system/blade.
Refer to the manuals on your SuperBlade CD-ROM for further details on the Virtual
Media (CD-ROM or Drive Redirection) sections of these two utility programs.
3-8 Management Software
System management may be performed with either of three software packages:
IPMIview, SuperBladeTool or a Web-based Management Utility. These are designed to
provide an administrator with a comprehensive set of functions and monitored data to
Refer to the manuals on your SuperBlade CD-ROM for further details on the various
functions provided by these management programs.
3-9 Configuring and Setting up RAID
Each blade module that supports two or more hard drives may be used to create a RAID
array. The procedures for doing this vary depending upon the blade model chosen for
your SuperBlade system.
See Chapter 5 for details on how to configure and set up RAID on your blade module.
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Blade Module Features
Figure 4-1. SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Unit Front View
This chapter describes the SBI-7226T-T2 blade unit. Installation and maintenance
should be performed by experienced technicians only.
See Figure 4-1 for a front view of the blade unit and Table 4-1 for its features.
Table 4-1. SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Unit Features
Feature
Description
Supports Dual 1366-pin LGA Socket processors for up to two Intel 64-bit
quad-core Xeon series processors.
Processors
Supports up to 64 GB of ECC Registered DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM
DIMMs or 16 GB of ECC Unbuffered DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM
DIMMs in six DIMM slots
Memory
Storage
Ports
One or two 2.5" hot-plug SATA hard disk drives per node
KVM port (1)
Onboard Matrox G200eW Graphics chip with 16 MB of SDRAM, IPMI 2.0,
Plug and Play, APM 1.2, DMI 2.3, PCI 2.2, ACPI 1.0/2.0, SMBIOS 2.3,
Real Time Clock
Features
Base Power Draw (~35W) / Power per CPU (60W/80W/95W) / Power per
DIMM (typically ~7W)
Power Consumption
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4-1 Control Panel
Each blade has a similar control panel (Figure 4-2) with power on/off button, a KVM
connector, a KVM button and four LEDs on the top front of the unit. The numbers
mentioned in Figure 4-2are described in Table 4-2.
Figure 4-2. Blade Control Panel
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
Table 4-2. Blade Control Panel
Item Function
State
N/A
Description
1
2
Power Button
KVM Button
Turns blade module on and off
N/A
Initiates KVM function
Green
Orange
Blue
Indicates power status “On”
3
4
5
Power LED
Indicates power status “Off” (with power cables plugged in)
Indicates KVM being utilized on blade unit
Indicates UID activated on blade module
KVM/UID LED
Network/IB LED
Flashing Blue
Flashing Green Indicates network activity over LAN
Flashing Orange Indicates network activity over InfiniBand module
System Fault
LED
Indicates a memory error, overheat, VGA error or any error
that prevents booting
6
7
Red
KVM Connector N/A
Connector for SUV/KVM cable
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Power Button
Each blade has its own power button so that individual blade units within the enclosure
may be turned on or off independently of the others. Press the power button (#1) to turn
on the blade server. The power LED (#3) will turn green. To turn off, press and hold the
power button for >4 seconds and the power LED will turn orange.
KVM Button
KVM stands for Keyboard/Video/Mouse. With KVM, a user can control multiple blades
with a single keyboard/video/mouse setup. Connect your keyboard, mouse and monitor
to the USB and VGA connectors on the CMM module, then push the KVM button on the
control panel of the blade module you wish to access.
LED Indicators
Blade module LEDs are described below in Table 4-3.
Table 4-3. Blade Module LED Indicators
LED
State
Green
Amber
Red
Description
Power On
Standby
Power LED
a
Power Failure
Steady On
Indicates that KVM has been initialized on this blade module
KVM/UID LED
(Blue)
Serves as a UID indicator (the UID function is activated with a
management program)
Flashing
Flashing
Network LED
(Green)
Flashes on and off to indicate traffic (Tx and Rx data) on the LAN
connection to this blade module.
This LED illuminates red when a fatal error occurs. This may be the
result of a memory error, a VGA error or any other fatal error that
prevents the operating system from booting up.
System Fault
LED (Red)
Steady On
a. In the event of a power failure, the N+1 Redundant Power Supply (if included in your
system's configuration) shares the system load to provide uninterrupted operation. The
failed power supply should be replaced with a new one as soon as possible.
KVM Connector
Alternatively, you may connect a KVM cable (CBL-0218L, with a keyboard/video/mouse
attached) to the KVM connector (#7) of the blade you wish to access. To switch to
another blade, disconnect the cable then reconnect it to the new blade.
See the Web-based Management Utility User’s Manual on your SuperBlade system
CD-ROM for further details on using the KVM function remotely.
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4-2 Mainboard
The mainboard of the SBI-7226T-T2 blade unit is a proprietary design, which is based
on the Intel 5500/IOH-24D Tylersburg + ICH10R chipset. See Figure 4-4 for a block
diagram of this chipset, Figure 4-3 for a view of the B8DTT Mainboard and Figure 4-5
for an exploded view diagram of the blade unit.
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Table 4-4. B8DTT Mainboard Layout
Item
1
Description
CPU1 Socket
CPU2 Socket
CPU3 Socket
CPU4 Socket
2
3
4
5
DIMM Slots (see Figure 3-5: "8-Slot DIMM Numbering" on page 3-7 for details).
6
Space for 2.5” SATA Hard Drive
Gbx Connector (for power and logic to backplane)
BIOS Chip
7
8
9
Onboard Battery
10
11
12
13
14
Intel 5500 Chip/IOH-24D
ICH10R Chip
KVM Module
Matrox G200eW Graphics chip
InfiniBand Daughter Card Connectors
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Figure 4-4. Intel 5500/IOH-24D Tylersburg + ICH10R Chipset: Block Diagram
for SBI-7226T-T2
#1
#1
#1
#1
#1
#2
#2
#1
PROCESSOR#0
PROCESSOR#1
IOH
TYLERSBURG
24D
CMM LAN
2-port
GB
CMM
LAN
IB
PCI-E X8
Kawela
82576
IB
SST25
VF016
USB-3/4/5
PANEL-USB
SATA
SATA #1
ICH10R
SATA #2
USB-0/1
CMM-USB
LPC_SIO
W83527
ACPI
PCI
LPC
DDR II
UART0
UART1
PANEL-UART
CMM-UART
HERMON-BMC
RTL8201N PHY
VGA SWITCH
CMM BMC-LAN
1-port
PANEL-VGA
CMM-VGA
10/100MB
Jumpers
The jumpers present on the mainboard are used by the manufacturer only; there are no
jumpers used to configure the operation of the mainboard.
CMOS Clear
JBT1 is used to clear CMOS and will also clear any passwords. JBT1 consists of two
contact pads located near the BIOS chip (#10 in Figure 4-3).
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Clearing CMOS
1. First power down the blade and remove it from the enclosure.
2. Remove the blade cover to access the mainboard (see Section : Removing/
Replacing the Blade Cover on page 3-2 for further details). Short the CMOS pads
with a metal object such as a small screwdriver.
3. Replace the cover, install the blade back into the enclosure and power it on.
4-3 Blade Unit Components
Figure 4-5. Exploded View of SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module
5
4
4
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
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Table 4-5. Main Components of SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Unit
Description
Item
1
2
3
4
5
Blade Unit/Module
SATA Hard Drives (2 per blade node, 4 total)
DIMMs (system memory, 8 per node)
CPU Heatsinks (4)
Top Cover
Memory Support
The SBI-7226T-T2 blade module supports up to 64 GB of ECC Registered DDR3-1333/
1066/800 SDRAM or 16 GB of ECC Unbuffered DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM in six
DIMM sockets. See Section 3-5 for further details on mainboard memory installation.
Hard Disk Drives
The SBI-7226T-T2 blade unit accommodates up to four 2.5" SATA hard disk drives, two
per node, which are mounted in drive “carriers”. The drives are hot-swappable and can
be removed or replaced without powering down the blade unit they reside in. The four
drives can be used to set up a RAID array (SATA RAID 0 or 1 only) or JBOD. These
drives use a yellow color for the Blade HDD active LED.
WARNING: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in
Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit
the Supermicro WEB SITE at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/
WARNING: To maintain proper airflow, both hard drive bays must have drive
carriers inserted during operation whether or not a drive is installed in the carrier.
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RAID Setup Procedure
Each SBI-7226T-T2 blade module supports four hard drives, two per node, which may
be used to create a RAID array. For the blade’s B8DTT mainboard, you may use the
BIOS setup to configure for either the Intel or Adaptec RAID controller and utility: use
the Intel driver for Windows and the Adaptec driver for Linux - both are included on the
CD that ships with the system.
Important Notes
Please read the following notes and warnings before setting up your RAID array.
NOTE: Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on
the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost.
NOTE: If you stop the BUILD or CLEAR process on a RAID 1 from the ACU, you
can restart it by pressing <CTRL> + <R>.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in an array.
However, during a build operation, only the smaller drive can be selected as the
source or first drive.
NOTE: 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.
WARNING: 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.
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5-1 BIOS Configuration Utilities
The SBI-7226T-T2 blade module uses either a Intel or Adaptec RAID Configuration
which configuration utility you chose in the BIOS setup.
For details and instructions on the use of these utilities see the SuperMicro website at
http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ for these RAID Installation Guides.
5-2 BIOS Setup
Use the BIOS setup to configure for either the Intel or Adaptec RAID Utility and to other
set RAID options. The BIOS setup procedure is shown below.
See Chapter 6 for information on using your system’s BIOS setup.
Setting up the BIOS for RAID
1. In the ADVANCED SETTINGS screen of the BIOS Setup, select the IDE
CONFIGURATION sub-menu (Figure 5-1) and press ENTER.
Figure 5-1. Advanced Settings Screen
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2. In the IDE Configuration screen that appears (Figure 5-2), select the SATA drives
you wish to configure as RAID drives. For each drive, select the CONFIGURE SATA#
AS menu option and select the RAID option for it.
The screen will change to reflect your changes and display new menu options.
Figure 5-2. IDE Configuration Screen – Configure RAID Drives
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6. Press the Esc key once to exit the IDE CONFIGURATION screen and go to the EXIT
menu in the BIOS setup. From the Exit menu, select SAVE CHANGES AND EXIT to
confirm your RAID configuration changes and exit the BIOS Setup (Figure 5-6).
Figure 5-6. Exit BIOS Setup
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7. Your system will reboot. When the reboot displays the screen message in
Figure 5-7 press CTRL-A to bring up the RAID Configuration Utility you chose in
step 4 (Intel or Adaptec).
Figure 5-7. Screen Message
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BIOS
6-1 Introduction
This document describes the AMI® BIOS Setup utility for the SBI-7226T-T2 Blade
Module. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using
a floppy disk-based program.
Running Setup
NOTE: Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.
The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the
appropriate 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.
When you first power on the computer, the BIOS is immediately activated. 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 Press the <Delete> key to enter Setup appears briefly at the
bottom of the screen during the POST, press the <DELETE> key to activate the main
SETUP menu.
6-2 Main BIOS Setup Menu
The MAIN MENU screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that
can be configured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be configured. The right frame displays
the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an
option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will
accompany it.
NOTE: The BIOS has default text messages built in. SuperMicro retains the
option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.
Settings printed in Bold are the default values. 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.
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Items that use sub-menus are indicated with the icon. With the item highlighted,
press the <ENTER> key to access the submenu.
The BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of
these hot keys (<F1>, <F10>, <ENTER>, <ESC>, <ARROW> keys, and so on) can be
used at any time during the setup navigation process. Press the <ESC> key to exit the
CMOS SETUP menu.
When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility, you will see the MAIN MENU screen. You
can always return to the MAIN MENU by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen
with the arrow keys. The MAIN MENU screen provides you with a system overview, which
includes the version, built date and ID of the AMIBIOS, the type, speed and number of
the processors in the system and the amount of memory installed in the system.
System Time/System Date
You can edit the SYSTEM TIME/SYSTEM DATE field to change the system time and date.
Highlight SYSTEM TIME or SYSTEM DATE using the <ARROW> keys. Enter new values
through the keyboard. Press the <TAB> key or the <ARROW> keys to move between
fields.
The date must be entered in DAY/MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in
Choose Advanced from the BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. The
SETTINGS menu:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
CPU & Clock Configuration
IDE Configuration
PCI/PnP Configuration
Super IO Configuration
Chipset Configuration
ACPI Configuration
AHCI Configuration
Event Log Configuration
IPMI Configuration
Intel VT-d Configuration
MPS Configuration
PCI Express Configuration
SMBIOS Configuration
Remote Access Configuration
System Health Monitor
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CPU & Clock Configuration
The menu options in the CPU CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are
shown in Table 6-1.
Table 6-1. CPU Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
This menu displays static information for Module Version, Manufacturer,
CPU Settings (Static) Frequency, BCLK Speed, Cache L1, Cache L2, Cache L3, Ratio Status and
Ratio Actual Value.
This setting sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. The
default is 20.
Ratio CMOS Setting
For UP platorms leave this setting enabled. For DP/MP servers, you can use this
Hardware Prefetcher setting to tune performance to the specific application.Settings are Enabled and
Disabled.
For UP platorms leave this setting enabled. For DP/MP servers, you can use this
setting to tune performance to the specific application.Settings are Enabled and
Disabled.
Adjacent Cache Line
Prefetch
MPS and ACPI
MADT Ordering
This setting specifies either MODERN ORDERING for Windows XP or later OS’s or
Legacy Ordering for Windows 2000 or earlier OS’s.
Max CPUID Value
Limit
This setting is disabled for WindowsXP. Settings are Enabled and Disabled.
When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional HW Caps that are provided by
Intel Virtualization Technology. Settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Intel (R) Virtualization
Tech
NOTE: A full reset is required to change this setting.
Execute-Disable Bit
Capability
When disabled, this setting forces the XD feature flag to always return to 0.
Settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Intel (R) HT
Technology
When Disabled, only one thread per enabled core is enabled. Settings are
Enabled and Disabled.
Active Processor
Cores
This setting specifies the number of cores in each processor package to activate.
Settings are All, 1 or 2.
Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. Settings are Enabled and
Disabled.
A20M
Intel SpeedStep(tm)
tech
Use this setting to enable or disable GV3. Settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Intel (R) TurboMode Turbo mode allows the processor cores to run faster than their marked frequency
Tech
in specific conditions. Settings are Enabled and Disabled.
When enabled, the CPU idle is set to C2/C3/C4. Settings are Enabled and
Disabled.
Intel (R) C-State tech
Use this setting to select the Nehalem C-state action. Settings are Disabled,
ACPI C2 and ACPI C3.
C3 State
C6 State
Use this setting to enable or disable the Nehalem C6 state action. Settings are
Enabled and Disabled.
C State Package
Limit Setting
Use this setting to select the option that will program into C State the package
limit register. Settings include Auto, C1, C3, C6 and C7.
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Table 6-1. CPU Configuration Submenu (Continued)
Description
Menu Option
When this setting is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3/C6/C7
requests to C1 based on uncore auto-demote information. Settings are Enabled
and Disabled.
C1 Auto Demotion
When this setting is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6/C7 requests
to C3 based on uncore auto-demote information. Settings are Enabled and
Disabled.
C3 Auto Demotion
Spread Spectrum
Mode
Use this setting to Enable or Disable Spread Spectrum Mode.
IDE Configuration
The menu options in the IDE ConfiguraTION submenu and their descriptions are shown
in Table 6-2
Table 6-2. IDE Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
SATA#1
This setting allows you to set your SATA#1 Configuration as either Enhanced,
Configuration
DISABLED or COMPATIBLE.
Configure SATA#1 as Use this setting to configure SATA#1. Options include IDE, RAID or AHCI.
Use this setting to specify the maximum ports on SATA#1. Options include
4-ports and 6-ports.
Max Ports on SATA#1
If you have selected the RAID setting above, then you may use this setting to
RAID ID Support
specify the RAID ID support used. Options include Intel or ADAPTEC.
If you have selected the RAID setting above, then you may use this setting to
Hot Plug
enable or disable Hot Plugging. Settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Hard Disk Write
Protect
Use this setting to Enable or Disable device write protection. This will be
effective only if device is accessed through the BIOS.
This setting allows you to select the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI
devices. Options are 5-second increments between 5 and 35 seconds. Default is
35.
IDE Detect Time Out
(Sec)
ATA(PI) 80-Pin Cable This setting allows you to select the mechanism for detecting an 80-pin ATA(PI)
Detection
cable. Options include Host, Device or Host & Device.
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PCI/PnP Configuration
The menu options in the PCI/PNP CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are
shown in Table 6-3.
Table 6-3. PCI/PnP Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
Clear NVRAM
Select YES to clear NVRAM during boot-up. The options are YES and No.
Select YES to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices.
NOTE: Selecting YES is not required for system boot if your system has an OS
that supports Plug & Play.
Plug & Play OS
Select No to allow AMIBIOS to configure all devices in the system.
This option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. Select a value to
set the PCI latency in PCI clock cycles. Options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192,
224 and 248.
PCI Latency Timer
Allocate IRQ to PCI
VGA
Set this value to allow or restrict the system from giving the VGA adapter card an
interrupt address. The options are Yes and NO.
Select ENABLED to inform the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed
in the system in order for the graphics card to function properly. The options are
ENABLED and Disabled.
Palette Snooping
When enabled, this allows BIOS to use PCI busmastering for reading/writing to
IDE drives. Options include Enabled and Disabled.
PCI IDE BusMaster
Some PCI cards may require that this setting be set to the PCI slot number that
is holding the card. The Auto setting works for most PCI IDE cards. Options
include Auto and PCI Slot 1 thorugh PCI Slot 6.
Offboard PCI/ISA IDE
Card
IRQ3/IRQ4/IRQ5/
IRQ7/IRQ9/IRQ10/
This feature specifies the availability of an IRQ to be used by a PCI/PnP device.
Select RESERVED for the IRQ to be used by a Legacy ISA device. The options
IRQ11/IRQ14/IRQ15 are Available and RESERVED.
DMA Channel 0/
Select Available to indicate that a specific DMA channel is available to be used
by a PCI/PnP device. Select RESERVED if the DMA channel specified is reserved
for a Legacy ISA device. The options are Available and Reserved.
Channel 1/Channel 3/
Channel 5/Channel 6/
Channel 7
Reserved Memory
Size
You may set reserved memory with this setting. The options are Disabled, 16K,
32K and 64K.
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Super IO Configuration
The menu options in the SUPER IO CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are
shown in Table 6-4.
Table 6-4. Super IO Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of
serial port 1. The options are DISABLED, 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3.
•
Select DISABLED to prevent the serial port from accessing any system
resources. When this option is set to DISABLED, the serial port physically
becomes unavailable.
Serial Port1 Address
•
Select 3F8/IRQ4 to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address
and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address.
This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of
serial port 2. The options are DISABLED, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3.
Select DISABLED to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources.
Serial Port2 Address When this option is set to DISABLED, the serial port physically becomes
unavailable.
Select 2F8/IRQ3 to allow the serial port to use 2F8 as its I/O port address and
IRQ 3 for the interrupt address.
Serial Port 2
Mode
This tells the BIOS which mode to select for serial port 2. The options are
Normal, IRDA and ASKIR.
Chipset Configuration
The CHIPSET CONFIGURATION submenu contains two submenus as shown in Table 6-5.
Table 6-5. Chipset Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
CPU Bridge
Configuration
This menu configures the CPU Bridge features. For details see Table 6-6.
NorthBridge
Configuration
This menu configures the NorthBridge Chip. For details see Table 6-7.
This menu configures the SouthBridge Chip. For details see Table 6-8.
SouthBridge/
Configuration
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CPU Bridge Configuration
The menu options in the NORTHBRIDGE CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions
are shown in Table 6-6.
Table 6-6. CPU Bridge Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
Displays for CPU Revision, Current QPI Frequency, Current Memory Frequency,
Memory Reference Code Revision and CSI Reference Code Revision are all
statically displayed at the top of this menu.
CPU Information
(Static)
This setting allows you to transition the QPI links to Full-speed or leave them in
Slow-mode.
QPI Links Speed
This setting allows you to transition the links to the specified speed when
transitioning the links to full-speed (if supported by all components). Options
include Auto, 4.800GT, 5.866GT and 6.400GT.
QPI Frequency
QPI L0s and L1
Memory Frequency
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable QPI L0s and L1.
This setting forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via
SPD. Options include Auto, Force DDR-800, Force DDR-1066 and Force
DDR-1333.
This setting sets the Memory Mode. Options include Independent (independent
channel), Channel Mirroring (mirrors channel space between channels),
Lockstep (locksteps channel 0 and 1) and Sparing (for sparing mode).
Memory Mode
Demand Scrubbing
Patrol Scrubbing
This setting Enables or Disables ECC demand scrubbing.
This setting Enables or Disables ECC patrol scrubbing.
NorthBridge Configuration
The menu options in the NORTHBRIDGE CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions
are shown in Table 6-7.
Table 6-7. NorthBridge Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
This menu displays static information for NB Revision and the Current QPI
Frequency.
Static Infomation
This setting allows you to Disable or Enable the Crystal Beach DMA
Configuration.
Crystal Beach / DMA
IOH Max Payload
Size
Use this setting to set the IOH Max Payload Size to either 128B or 256B.
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SouthBridge Configuration
The menu options in the SOUTHBRIDGE CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions
are shown in Table 6-8.
Table 6-8. SouthBridge Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
This setting Enables or Disables USB Functions for the system. Disabling this
setting allows you to configure the USB 2.0 Controller setting.
USB Functions
This setting allows you to specify the USB ports for your system when the USB
Functions setting is enabled. Options include 6x6 USB Ports and 8x4 USB
Ports.
USB Port Configure
This setting is only active when the USB Functions setting is disabled. It allows
you to Enable or Disable the USB 2.0 Controller.
USB 2.0 Controller
USB Configuration
USB
Configuration
Information
(Static)
This static display shows Module Version and USB Devices Enabled information.
Select Enabled to enable the support for USB Legacy. Disable Legacy support if
there are no USB devices installed in the system. AUTO disables Legacy support
if no USB devices are connected. The options are DISABLED, Enabled and AUTO.
Legacy USB
Support
USB 2.0
Select the controller mode for your USB ports. Options are HiSpeed and
Controller Mode
FULLSPEED. (HiSpeed=480 Mbps, FullSpeed=12 Mbps).
BIOS EHCI
Hand-Off
Enable or DISABLE a workaround for OS's without EHCI hand-off support.
Legacy USB 1.1
HC Support
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable Legacy USB 1.1 HC support.
This setting allows you to create a dummy FDD device that will be associated
with the hotplugged FDD later. The Auto option creates this dummy device only if
there is no USB FDD present. Options include Auto, Enabled and Disabled.
Hotplug USB FDD
Support
SMBUS Controller
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the SMBUS controller.
Restore on AC Power Use this setting to specify the option for restoring on an AC power loss. Options
Loss
include Power Off, Power On and Last State.
Power Button
Function
Use this setting to specify the function of the power button when it is turned off.
Options include 4-second Override and Instant Off.
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ACPI Configuration
The menu options in the ACPI CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are
shown in Table 6-9.
Table 6-9. ACPI Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
Advanced ACPI
Configuration
Use this sub-menu to configure additional ACPI options.
ACPI Version
Features
This setting enables RSDP pointers to 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables.
Options include ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0.
ACpI APIC
support
Use this setting to include the ACPI APIC table pointer to the RSDT pointer list.
Options are Enabled and Disabled.
Use this setting to include the OEMB table pointer to the R(x)SDT pointer lists.
Options are Enabled and Disabled.
AMI OEMB Table
Headless Mode
NUMA Support
This setting Enables or Disables the Headless operation mode through ACPI.
This setting Enables or Disables NUMA support.
Chipset ACPI
Confguration
Use this sub-menu to confgure chipset ACPI related configuration settings.
Use this setting to Enable or Disable the Energy Lake feature.
Use this setting to Enable or Disable the APIC ACPI SCI IRQ.
Energy Lake
Feature
APIC ACPI SCI
IRQ
USB Device
Wakeup from S3/ Use this setting to Enable or Disable USB Device Wakeup from S3/S4.
S4
High Performance
Event Timer
Use this setting to Enable or Disable High Performance Event Timing.
AHCI Configuration
The menu options in the ACPI CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are
shown in Table 6-10.
Table 6-10. AHCI Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
AHCI BIOS Support Use this setting to Enable or Disable AHCI BIOS support.
This sets the AHCI CD/DVD Boot time out duration in increments from 5 to 35
seconds. Some SATA CD/DVDs in AHCI mode need to wait longer and therefore
need a longer time out setting.
AHCI CD/DVD Boot
Time Out
AHCI Port0~Port5 While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices and
Settings
displays the status of auto detection for the device.
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Table 6-10. AHCI Configuration Submenu (Continued)
Description
Menu Option
This setting selects the type of device connected to the system.Options include
Auto or Not Installed.
SATA Port 0~5
S.M.A.R.T stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. This
setting Enables or Disables the S.M.A.R.T. feature.
S.M.A.R.T.
Event Log Configuration
The menu options in the EVENT LOG CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are
shown in Table 6-11.
Table 6-11. Event Log Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
View Event Log
Highlight this item and press <ENTER> to view the contents of the event log.
Mark All Events as
Read
Highlight this item and press <ENTER> to mark all events as read.
Select Yes and press <ENTER> to clear all event logs. The options are YES and
NO to verify.
Clear Event Log
IPMI Configuration
The menu options in the IPMI CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are
shown in Table 6-12. These options are only available with the SBI-7226T-T2 blade
module.
Table 6-12. IPMI Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
IPMI Information
Display (Static)
This static display provides information for the Status of BMC and IPMI Firmware
Revision.
View BMC System This sub-menu allows you to view all events in the BMC Event Log. It will take a
Event Log
maximum of 15 seconds to read all BMC SEL records.
SEL Entry
Number
Use the +/- keys to traverse the BMC Event Log.
Clear BMC System
Event Log
Use this option to clear all events in the BMC System Event Log.
This is the input for the SET LAN Configuration command. See IPMI 1.5
Specification Table 19.1 for details.
Set LAN
Configuration
NOTE: Each question in this sub-menu may take a considerable amount of time
to complete.
IP Address
Use this sub-menu for IP Address configuration.
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Table 6-12. IPMI Configuration Submenu (Continued)
Menu Option
Description
This setting allows you to specify either a DHCP or Static IP Address Soruce. If
you select Static for the IP Address Source, then the IP Address setting becomes
active.
IP Address
Source
This setting allows you to set the IP Address for your LAN Configuration in
decimal format of XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX and with values less than 256. The
current IP Address is statically displayed below.
IP Address
MAC Address Use this sub-menu for MAC Address configuration.
This setting allows you to set the IP Address for your LAN Configuration in hex
MAC Address format of XX.XX.XX.XX.XX.XX. The current MAC Address is statically displayed
below.
Subnet Mask
Use this sub-menu forSubnet Mask configuration.
This setting allows you to set the Subnet Mask for your LAN Configuration in
Subnet Mask decimal format of XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX and with values less than 256. The
Gateway
Address
Use this sub-menu for Gateway Address configuration.
This setting allows you to set the Gateway Address for your LAN Configuration in
decimal format of XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX and with values less than 256. The
current Gateway Address is statically displayed below.
Gateway
Address
Intel VT-d Configuration
The menu options in the INTEL VT-D CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are
shown in Table 6-13.
Table 6-13. Intel VT-d Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
Intel VT-d
This setting Enables or Disables Intel VT-d virtualization in your system.
MPS Configuration
The menu options in the MPS CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are
shown in Table 6-14.
Table 6-14. MPS Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
This setting allows you to set the MPS Revision for your system to either 1.1 or
1.4.
MPS Revision
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PCI Express Configuration
The menu options in the PCI Express CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions
are shown in Table 6-15.
Table 6-15. PCI Express Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
Active State Power
Management
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable PCI Express L0s and L1 link power
states.
SMBIOS Configuration
The menu options in the SMBIOS CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are
shown in Table 6-16.
Table 6-16. SMBIOS Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the SMBIOS SMI Wrapper support
for PnP func 50h-54h.
SMBIOS SMI Support
Remote Access Configuration
The menu options in the REMOTE ACCESS CONFIGURATION submenu and their
descriptions are shown in Table 6-17.
Table 6-17. Remote Access Configuration Submenu
Menu Option
Description
Allows you to Enable or Disable remote access. If enabled, the settings below
will appear.
Remote Access
Serial Port Number
Serial Port Mode
Flow Control
Selects the serial port to use for console redirection. Options are COM1 and
COM2.
Selects the serial port settings to use. Options are (115200 8, n, 1), (57600 8, N,
1), (38400 8, N, 1), (19200 8, N, 1) AND (09600 8, N, 1).
Selects the flow control to be used for console redirection. Options are None,
HARDWARE and SOFTWARE.
Options are DISABLE (no redirection after BIOS POST), BOOT LOADER
(redirection during POST and during boot loader) and Always (redirection
always active). Note that some OS's may not work with this set to Always.
Redirection After
BIOS POST
Terminal Type
Selects the type of the target terminal: ANSI, VT100 and VT-UTF8.
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Allows you to Enable or DISABLE VT-UTF8 combination key support for ANSI/
Support
VT100 terminals.
Sredir Memory
Display Delay
Use this setting to set the delay in seconds to display memory information.
Options are No Delay, 1 SEC, 2 SECS and 4 SECS.
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System Health Monitor
The SYSTEM HEALTH MONITOR submenu contains systems monitor displays for the
following information: CPU1 TEMPERATURE, CPU2 TEMPERATURE, SYSTEM TEMPERATURE,
CPU1 VCORE, CPU2 VCORE, 3.3V VCC, +5VIN, +12VIN, CPU1 DDR3 VTT, CPU2 DDR3
VTT, 5V STANDBY and BATTERY VOLTAGE.
6-4 Boot Menu
The menu options for the BOOT menu are shown in Table 6-18.
Table 6-18. Boot Menu
Menu Option
Description
Boot Settings
Configuration
This sub-menu allows you to configure setting for system boot.
If ENABLED, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time
needed for the system to boot up. The options are Enabled and DISABLED.
Quick Boot
Quiet Boot
If Disabled, normal POST messages will be displayed on boot-up. If ENABLED,
this display the OEM logo instead of POST messages.
Set this option to display add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages. The
options are Force BIOS and KEEP CURRENT. The default setting is Force BIOS.
AddOn ROM
Display Mode
•
•
Select Force BIOS to allow the computer system to force a third party BIOS
to display during system boot.
Select KEEP CURRENT to allow the computer system to display the BIOS
information during system boot.
Set this value to allow the NUMBER LOCK setting to be modified during boot up.
The options are On and OFF.
Bootup Num-Lock
PS/2 Mouse
Support
Use this setting to Enable or Disable support for a PS/2 mouse in your system.
Options include Enabled, Disabled and Auto.
Wait for ‘F1’ If
Error
Select Enable to activate the WAIT FOR F1 IF ERROR function. The options are
Enabled and DISABLED.
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Select Enabled to display message to hit the DEL key to enter SETUP. The
Display
options are Enabled and DISABLED.
Interrupt 19
Capture
Select Enabled to allow ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. The options are Enabled
and DISABLED.
Onboard NIC
Option ROM
This setting allows you to set your Onboard NIC Option ROM. Options include
Disabled, PXE and iSCSI.
Boot Device
Priority
Use this sub-menu to specify the boot device priority sequence for devices
installed in your system. .
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Table 6-18. Boot Menu
Menu Option
Description
These settings specify the boot sequence from the available devices installed in
your system. A device enclosed in parenthesis indicates that it has been
disabled in the corresponding type menu. Options for all three of these settings
are available boot devices and Disabled.
The devices to set are:
1st ~ Boot
Devices
•
•
•
•
1ST BOOT DEVICE
2ND BOOT DEVICE
3RD BOOT DEVICE
4TH BOOT DEVICE
and so on.
This sub-menu specifies the boot device priority sequence from the available
hadrd drives installed in your system.
Hard Disk Drives
These settings specify the boot sequence from the available hard disk drives
devices installed in your system.
The devices to set are:
•
•
•
•
1ST DRIVE
2ND DRIVE
3RD DRIVE
4TH DRIVE
1st ~ Drive
and so on.
6-5 Security Menu
The menu options for the SECURITY menu are shown in Table 6-19.
The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords,
the Supervisor password must be set first.
Table 6-19. Security Menu
Menu Option
Description
Change Supervisor
Password
Select this option and press <ENTER> to access the sub menu, and then type in
the password.
Change User
Password
Select this option and press <ENTER> to access the sub menu, and then type in
the password.
This option is near the bottom of the SECURITY SETUP screen. The options are
ENABLED and Disabled.
•
•
Select DISABLED to deactivate the Boot Sector Virus Protection.
Select ENABLED to enable boot sector protection.
Boot Sector Virus
Protection
When ENABLED, the AMI BIOS displays a warning when any program (or virus)
issues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard
disk drive.
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6-6 Exit Menu
Select the EXIT tab from AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY screen to enter the EXIT BIOS SETUP
screen. The options for the EXIT menu are shown in Table 6-20. You may also
additionally press <ESC> to exit without saving or <F10> to save your settings and exit.
Table 6-20. Exit Menu
Menu Option
Description
When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option
to leave BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration
parameters can take effect. Select SAVE CHANGES AND EXIT from the EXIT menu
and press <ENTER>.
Save Changes and
Exit
Select this option to quit BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to
the system configuration and reboot the computer. Select DISCARD CHANGES AND
EXIT from the EXIT menu and press <ENTER>.
Discard Changes and
Exit
Select this option and press <ENTER> to discard all the changes and return to
AMI BIOS Utility Program.
Discard Changes
To set this feature, select LOAD OPTIMAL DEFAULTS from the EXIT menu and press
<ENTER>. Then Select OK to allow BIOS to automatically load the OPTIMAL
DEFAULTS as the BIOS Settings. The OPTIMAL SETTINGS are designed for
maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer
applications.
Load Optimal
Defaults
To set this feature, select LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS from the EXIT menu and
press <ENTER>. The FAIL-SAFE settings are designed for maximum system
stability, but not maximum performance.
Load Fail-Safe
Defaults
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Appendix A
BIOS POST Codes
A-1 BIOS POST Messages
During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is
found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of
such BIOS messages.
Table A-1. BIOS POST Messages
BIOS Message
Description
Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. Check to
see if fixed disk is attached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the
fixed-disk type is correctly identified.
Failure Fixed Disk
Stuck key
Stuck key on keyboard.
Keyboard not working.
Keyboard error
Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard
controller.
Keyboard Controller Failed
Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch
Unlock the system to proceed.
Monitor type does not match CMOS -
Run SETUP
Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup
Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which
the error was detected.
Shadow Ram Failed at offset: nnnn
System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
System RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which
the error was detected.
Extended memory not working or not configured properly at
offset nnnn.
System battery is dead - Replace and The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead.
run SETUP
Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the system.
System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly,
perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in
System CMOS checksum bad - Default CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not
configuration used
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 fails BIOS hardware test. May require board
repair.
Real time clock error
BIOS found date or time out of range and reset the Real-Time
Clock. May require setting legal date (1991-2099).
Check date and time settings
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Table A-1. BIOS POST Messages (Continued)
Description
BIOS Message
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
configuration is correct. This error is cleared the next time the
system is booted.
Previous boot incomplete - Default
configuration used
Memory Size found by POST differed
from CMOS
Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS.
Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests.
Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper diskette
type in Setup and that the diskette drive is attached correctly.
Diskette drive A error
Diskette drive B error
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP
Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP
Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup.
Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup.
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. A disabled cache slows system
performance considerably.
System cache error - Cache disabled
CPU ID:
CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.
EISA CMOS not writeable
ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.
ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct
Memory Access) registers.
DMA Test Failed
ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI
(Non-Maskable Interrupt).
Software NMI Failed
Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed
device Address Conflict
ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.
Address conflict for specified device.
Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource
conflict for the specified device.
Allocation Error for: device
CD ROM Drive
CD ROM Drive identified.
Starting Setup program
Entering SETUP...
The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address
which failed the memory 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.
Failing Bits: nnnn
Fixed Disk n
Fixed disk n (0-3) identified.
Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.
I/O device IRQ conflict error.
PS/2 Mouse installed.
Invalid System Configuration Data
I/O device IRQ conflict
PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen:
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Table A-1. BIOS POST Messages (Continued)
Description
BIOS Message
Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully
tested.
nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed
nnnn kB Shadow RAM Passed
nnnn kB System RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes
successfully tested.
Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes
successfully tested.
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 cannot be located on either drive A: or drive
C:. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly
identified.
Operating system not found
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 1 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 ????.
Parity Check 2 nnnn
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 <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup,
<F3> for previous
Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in
Setup.
Press <F2> to enter Setup
PS/2 Mouse:
PS/2 mouse identified.
One or more unclaimed block storage devices have the
Configuration Request bit set in the LCT. Run an I2O
Configuration Utility (e.g. the SAC utility).
Run the I2O Configuration Utility
System BIOS shadowed
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
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 manager.
UMB upper limit segment address:
nnnn
Video BIOS shadowed
Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.
A-2 BIOS POST Codes
This section lists the POST (Power-On Self-Test) codes for the AMI BIOS. POST codes
are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal.
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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 following beep codes:
•
•
One long and two short beeps – video configuration error
One 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.
Table A-2. Terminal POST Errors
Post Code Description
02h
03h
04h
06h
07h
08h
09h
0Ah
0Bh
0Ch
0Eh
0Fh
10h
11h
12h
13h
14h
16h
17h
18h
1Ah
1Ch
20h
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 flag
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
Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices
Initialize keyboard controller
1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum
Initialize cache before memory Auto size
8254 timer initialization
8237 DMA controller initialization
Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller
1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh
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Table A-2. Terminal POST Errors (Continued)
Post Code Description
22h
28h
29h
2Ah
2Ch
2Eh
2Fh
32h
33h
36h
38h
3Ah
3Ch
3Dh
41h
42h
45h
46h
47h
48h
49h
4Ah
4Bh
4Ch
4Eh
4Fh
50h
51h
52h
54h
55h
58h
59h
5Ah
5Bh
1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller
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
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 configuration of chipset registers
Load alternate registers with CMOS values
Initialize extended memory for RomPilot
Initialize interrupt vectors
POST device initialization
2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice
Initialize I20 support
Check video configuration 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
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 F2 to enter SETUP”
Disable CPU cache
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Table A-2. Terminal POST Errors (Continued)
Post Code Description
5Ch
60h
62h
64h
66h
67h
68h
69h
6Ah
6Bh
6Ch
6Eh
70h
72h
76h
7Ch
7Dh
7Eh
80h
81h
82h
83h
84h
85h
86h
87h
88h
89h
8Ah
8Bh
8Ch
8Fh
90h
91h
92h
Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB
Test extended memory
Test extended memory address lines
Jump to UserPatch1
Configure 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 possible high address for UMB recovery
Display error messages
Check for configuration errors
Check for keyboard errors
Set up hardware interrupt vectors
Initialize Intelligent System Monitoring
Initialize coprocessor if present
Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs
Late POST device initialization
Detect and install external RS232 ports
Configure non-MCD IDE controllers
Detect and install external parallel ports
Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices
Re-initialize onboard I/O ports.
Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional)
Initialize BIOS Data Area
Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)
Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area
Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
Initialize floppy controller
Determine number of ATA drives (optional)
Initialize hard-disk controllers
Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers
Jump to UserPatch2
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Table A-2. Terminal POST Errors (Continued)
Post Code Description
93h
95h
96h
98h
99h
9Ah
9Ch
9Dh
9Eh
9Fh
A0h
A2h
A4h
A8h
AAh
ACh
AEh
B0h
B1h
B2h
B4h
B5h
B6h
B7h
B9h
BAh
BBh
BCh
BDh
BEh
BFh
C0h
C1h
C2h
C3h
Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards
Install CD ROM for boot
Clear huge ES segment register
1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on check-sum failure
Check for SMART Drive (optional)
Shadow option ROMs
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 F2 prompt
Scan for F2 key stroke
Enter SETUP
Clear Boot flag
Check for errors
Inform RomPilot about the end of POST.
POST done - prepare to boot operating system
1 One short beep before boot
Terminate QuietBoot (optional)
Check password (optional)
Initialize ACPI BIOS
Prepare Boot
Initialize SMBIOS
Initialize PnP Option ROMs
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
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Table A-2. Terminal POST Errors (Continued)
Post Code Description
C4h
C5h
C6h
C7h
C8h
C9h
CAh
Initialize system error handler
PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)
Initialize note dock (optional)
Initialize note dock late
Force check (optional)
Extended checksum (optional)
Redirect Int 15h to enable remote keyboard
Redirect Int 13h to Memory Technologies Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and
serial disk
CBh
CCh
CDh
CEh
D2h
Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video
Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA
Initialize digitizer and display message
Unknown interrupt
The following are for the boot block in Flash ROM:
Table A-3. Boot Block Flash ROM Terminal POST Errors
Post Code Description
E0h
E1h
E2h
E3h
E4h
E5h
E6h
E7h
E8h
E9h
EAh
EBh
ECh
EDh
EEh
EFh
F0h
F1h
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
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Table A-3. Boot Block Flash ROM Terminal POST Errors (Continued)
Post Code Description
F2h
F3h
F4h
F5h
F6h
F7h
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 first displays the checkpoint code, followed by a delay, the
high-order byte, another delay, and then the low order byte of the error. It repeats this
sequence continuously.
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