Advantech HPC-2820-ISSE User manual

2U DP Xeon HPC system w/12*FBD,
8*SAS, Dual GbE
HPC-2820-ISSE
E3078
First Edition V1.00
February 2007

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Contents
Notices......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents.............................................................. 2
1.2 Systemspecications .................................................................... 3
1.3 Front panel features........................................................................ 5
1.4 Rear panel features......................................................................... 5
1.5 Internal features .............................................................................. 6
1.6 LED information .............................................................................. 7
1.6.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................... 7
1.6.2 System fan LED ................................................................. 8
1.6.3 Power supply LED ............................................................. 9
1.6.4 LAN port LEDs ................................................................... 9
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover.................................................................................. 2
2.1.1 Removing the front bezel ................................................... 2
2.1.2 Removing the top cover ..................................................... 3
2.1.3 Installing the top cover ....................................................... 5
2.1.4 Removing the air duct ........................................................ 6
2.1.5 Installing the air duct .......................................................... 7
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................... 8
2.2.1 Installing a CPU ................................................................. 8
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink.............................................. 10
2.3 System memory .............................................................................11
2.3.1 Memorycongurations......................................................11
2.3.2 Memory mirroring and sparing technology....................... 13
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ............................................................. 17
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................... 17
2.4 Hard disk drives ............................................................................ 18
2.5 Expansion cards ........................................................................... 20
2.5.1 Installing a full-length expansion card.............................. 20
2.5.2 Installing a ZCR card (optional) ....................................... 23
2.5.3 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket .................................................. 25
2.5.4 Conguringanexpansioncard ........................................ 25
2.5.5 Interrupt assignments ...................................................... 25
2.6 Cable connections ........................................................................ 26
2.6.1 Motherboard..................................................................... 27

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2.6.2 SAS backplane ................................................................ 28
2.6.3 Fan boards....................................................................... 29
2.7 Removable components............................................................... 30
2.7.1 Hot-swap mid-fans (80mm).............................................. 30
2.7.2 Power supply modules..................................................... 31
2.7.3 Slimopticalandoppydrives .......................................... 33
2.7.4 Front panel LED and switch board................................... 34
2.7.5 SAS backplane ................................................................ 35
2.7.6 System fan board............................................................ 35
2.7.7 Power supply cage........................................................... 37
2.7.8 LAN adapter (Optional) .................................................... 38
2.7.9 LAN cable ........................................................................ 38
Chapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items................................................................. 2
3.2 Attaching the rails to the server .................................................... 3
3.3 Attaching the rack rails .................................................................. 4
3.4 Rackmounting the server............................................................... 6
Chapter 4: Motherboard information
4.1 Motherboard layout......................................................................... 2
4.1.1 Screw holes ....................................................................... 2
4.1.2 Layout contents.................................................................. 3
4.2 Support kits for the motherboard.................................................. 4
4.3 Jumpers ........................................................................................... 6
4.4 Switch............................................................................................. 10
4.5 Connectors .....................................................................................11
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................... 2
5.1.1 Creatingabootableoppydisk.......................................... 2
5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility...... 3
5.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................... 4
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen............................................................. 5
5.2.2 Menu bar............................................................................ 5
5.2.3 Legend bar......................................................................... 6
5.2.4 Menu items ........................................................................ 6
5.2.5 Sub-menu items................................................................. 6
5.2.6 Congurationelds ............................................................ 6
5.2.7 Pop-up window .................................................................. 7
5.2.8 General help ...................................................................... 7
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5.3 Main menu ....................................................................................... 8
5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]............................................ 8
5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ...................................................... 8
5.3.3 Floppy A [1.44M, 3½in.] ..................................................... 8
5.3.4 IDEConguration............................................................... 9
5.3.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave.............................................11
5.3.6 SATA Port 1/2/3/4............................................................. 12
5.3.7 System Information .......................................................... 14
5.4 Advanced menu ............................................................................ 16
5.4.1 Advanced Processor Options .......................................... 16
5.4.2 ChipsetConguration ...................................................... 19
5.4.3 PCIConguration............................................................. 22
5.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu ............................................ 24
5.4.5 PeripheralDevicesConguration .................................... 25
5.4.6 ACPIConguration .......................................................... 27
5.4.7 PowerOnConguration................................................... 28
5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ............................................................ 29
5.5 Server menu .................................................................................. 32
5.5.1 Console Redirection......................................................... 32
5.5.2 DMI Event Logging .......................................................... 34
5.6 Security menu ............................................................................... 35
5.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................... 37
5.7.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................... 37
5.7.2 Boot Features .................................................................. 38
5.8 Exit menu....................................................................................... 39
Chapter6:RAIDconguration
6.1 Setting up RAID............................................................................... 2
6.1.1 RAIDdenitions ................................................................. 2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives................................................... 3
6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................... 3
6.1.4 RAIDcongurationutilities................................................. 3
6.2 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility ........................................................... 4
6.2.1 Integrated Mirroring............................................................ 4
6.2.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced .......................................... 8
6.2.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume ........................................ 10
6.2.4 Managing Arrays .............................................................. 13
6.2.5 Viewing SAS topology...................................................... 18
6.2.6 Global Properties ............................................................. 20
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Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation .................................................................. 2
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................... 2
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................... 3
7.2 Intel chipset software installation ............................................... 12
7.3 LAN driver installation.................................................................. 15
7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003............................................. 15
7.3.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux ........................................................ 20
7.4 VGA driver installation.................................................................. 21
7.4.1 Windows®2000/Server 2003 ........................................... 21
Appendix: References
A.1 Power supply................................................................................... 2
A.1.1 General description............................................................ 2
A.1.2 Specications..................................................................... 3
A.2 Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 4
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’
s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
ormodicationstothisunitnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsiblefor
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for
the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure
that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables
are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
system before you add a device.
• Ifthepowersupplyisbroken,donottrytoxitbyyourself.Contactaqualied
service technician or your dealer.
Operation safety
• Anymechanicaloperationonthisservermustbeconductedbycertiedor
experienced engineers.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the
server package.
• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer
as soon as possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable
surface.
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or
carrying the system.
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s
safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid
electrical shock.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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About this guide
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at
leastbasicknowledgeofconguringaserver.
Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including
sectionsonthefrontpanelandrearpanelspecications.
2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system components.
3. Chapter 3: Installation options
This chapter describes how to prepare the barebone server for rack
mounting.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
6. Chapter6:RAIDconguration
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
7 Chapter 7: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for
different system components.
8. Appendix: References
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when
conguringyourbareboneserver.

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Conventions
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying
to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.

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1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Chassis 2U rackmount chassis
Motherboard HPC-2820-ISSE motherboard
Components 1 x 750W redundant power supply module, 115V~230V
1 x power supply bay cover
Slim optical drive|
Slimoppydiskdrive
Chassis fan
HDD fan
Hot-swap SAS HDD trays
SAS backplanes
1 x Dummy CPU heatsink
Cables AC power cable
System cables
Accessories Rackmount rail kit
HPC-2820-ISSE user guide
HPC-2820-ISSE support CD (includes ASWM*)
Chassis ears (left, right)
One bag of screws
Optional items CPU heatsink
LAN adapter
Front bezel
SAS ZCR package
Second redundant power supply module
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.2 Systemspecications
The HPC-2820-ISSE is a 2U barebone server system. The server supports dual
Intel®5100 series CPU with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies
through the chipsets onboard.
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Chassis 2U rackmount chassis
Motherboard HPC-2820-ISSE
Chipset MCH : Intel®5000P
ICH : Intel®6321ESB
I/O Bridge : Intel 6702 PXH (on the riser card cage)
CPU Dual LGA771 sockets for Intel®Xeon™ Dual Core
processors 5000/5100/5300 Series
Supports Intel®Extended Memory 64Technology (EM64T)
Front Side Bus 1333/1066/667 MHz
Memory Quadri-channel memory architecture
12 x 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets support registered ECC
fully buffered DDR2-533/DDR2-667 memory modules
with Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB chip)
Supports 256 MB up to 48 GB system memory
LAN Intel®82563 Gigabit Network Connection (Dual-port)
- Supports Intel®I/O Acceleration Technology (IOAT)
Discrete graphics ATI®ES1000 PCI display controller
- Supports 32 MB display memory
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (on the riser card cage)
2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz slot (on the riser card cage; only 1
PCI-X available if you install an optional ZCR.)
1 x DDR2 SO-DIMM socket for server management board
3 series
Storage LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports:
- 2 x Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) channels
(each channel supports 4 HDDs, total 8 HDDs) with
  RAID0,RAID1,andRAID1Econguration
- Zero-Channel RAID (optional)

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Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for details on the internal
connectors.
Front panel 8 x 3.5-inch hot-swappable HDD bays
1 x slim optical drive
1xslim1.44MBoppydrive)
2 x USB 2.0 ports
Power switch
Reset switch
Location switch
Power, HDD access, location, message, LAN 1/2 LED
HDD LEDs: Status, activity
Rear panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x Serial port
1 x VGA port
2 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x RJ-45 ports (with LEDs)
1 x Location switch
1 x Location LED
Management Server Web-based Management
Hardware monitors Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring
Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature
Power supply 1 + 1 750W redundant power supply, 115V~230V,
50Hz~60Hz
Dimensions 732.5mm (l) x 448mm (w) x 87.7mm (h)
The standard server system ships with one redundant power supply module.
Contact your retailer if you need a second one.

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1.3 Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible
features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, location switch, slim optical
andoppydrives,andtwoUSBportsarelocatedonthefrontpanel.
1.4 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, LAN, VGA, and I/O ports, fans, and
the system power sockets.
When disconnecting LAN cables, you need to remove the rear fan cage. Refer
to section “2.7 Removable components” for instructions on removing the fan
cage.
PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port
VGA port
Gigabit LAN2 port
Serial port
AC power sockets Location switch
Location LED
Expansion slots
USB 2.0 ports
Rear fan bays
Redundant power
supply modules
Hot-swappable HDD bays
Slim optical drive
Reset button
USB 2.0 ports
Power button
Location switch
Slimoppydrive
Front panel LEDs
Gigabit LAN1 port

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1.5 Internal features
The barebone system includes the basic components as shown.
1. 2 x rear fan bays
(for future upgrade)
2. PCI-E slots
(underneath the riser card cage)
3. 12 x FB-DIMM sockets
4. Power supply module
5. CPU2 socket
6. CPU1 socket
7. 7 x system fans
8. SAS backplane
9. 3 x HDD
10. Top: Slim optical drive
Mid:Slimoppydrive
Bottom: 2 x HDD
11. 3 x HDD
The air duct lies on top of the motherboard components. Remove the air duct to
access the components. Refer to section “2.1.4 Removing and installing the air
duct” for instructions.
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1.6 LED information
1.6.1 Front panel LEDs
The location switch and LED are for service purposes. When the system fails
or is shut down, the server administrator can press either the front or the
rearlocationswitch toidentifythe locationofthespecic 2Usystemina rack
cabinet.
Power LED
Location LED
Message LED
Storage Access LED
LAN1 LED
LAN2 LED
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
Storage Access LED OFF
Blinking
No activity
Read/write data into the HDD
Message LED OFF
Blinking
System is normal; no incoming event
ASWM indicates a HW monitor event
Location LED OFF
ON
Normal status
Location switch is pressed
(Press the location switch again to turn off)
LAN1/2 LEDs
OFF
Blinking
ON
No LAN connection
LAN is transmitting or receiving data
LAN connection is present

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1.6.2 System fan LED
Each system fan has an LED to indicate the fan status.
LED
This function only works under OS and the system has installed ASWM
Software.
LED Color Description
LED Green Fan is in normal operation
Orange Fan is faulty

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1.6.3 Power supply LED
Each system fan has an LED to indicate the fan status.
LED
1.6.4 LAN port LEDs
LED color Display status Description
Green Blinking Power off and in standby mode
Green On The power supply module is in normal operation
Orange On One of the two power modules is disconnected from the power outlet
or is defective
Off Off Both power supply modules are disconnected from the power outlet
or are defective
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED

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