AIC Mensa User manual

UM_Mensa_v1_081518
Mensa
Server Motherboard
User's Manual

Contents
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i
About This Manual ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
Chapter 1� Product Features ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
1.1 Components....................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Specications .................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Feature............................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
2.1 Central Processing Unit Setup .......................................................................... 4
2.1.1 Processor Installation.................................................................................................... 4
2.2 System Memory Setup ...................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 DIMM Installation ........................................................................................................ 7
2.2.2 DIMM Location............................................................................................................ 8
2.2.3 DIMM Slot Installation Order ...................................................................................... 9
Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11
3.1 Motherboard Block Diagram .......................................................................... 11
3.2 Motherboard Content List ............................................................................... 12
3.3 Motherboard Connector and Jumper Location................................................ 13
3.4 Connector and Jumper..................................................................................... 14
3.5 System LED Indicator..................................................................................... 16
Chapter 4. BIOS Conguration Settings�������������������������������������������������������������� 18
4.1 Navigation Keys.............................................................................................. 18
4.2 BIOS Menu .................................................................................................... 19
4.3 Main ............................................................................................................... 20
4.3.1 Main............................................................................................................................ 20
4.4 Advanced ........................................................................................................ 21
4.4.1 iSCSI Conguration.................................................................................................... 21
4.4.2 Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU ..................................................................................... 21
4.4.3 Trusted Computing ..................................................................................................... 21
4.4.4 APCI Settings.............................................................................................................. 21

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4.4.5 S5 RTC Wake Settings................................................................................................ 22
4.4.6 Serial Port Console Redirection.................................................................................. 22
4.4.7 COM1 Console Redirection settings .......................................................................... 22
4.4.8 Legacy Console Redirction Settings........................................................................... 22
4.4.9 Serial port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Services (EMS) .... 23
Console Redirection Settings ...................................................................................... 23
4.4.10 PCI Subsystem Settings............................................................................................ 23
4.4.11 Network Stack Conguration ................................................................................... 23
4.4.12 S5 RTC Wake Setting ............................................................................................... 24
4.4.13 USB Conguration ................................................................................................... 24
4.4.14 Onboard Device Conguration................................................................................. 24
4.4.15 Option ROM Dispatch Policy................................................................................... 24
4.4.16 NVDIMM ADR Conguration................................................................................. 25
4.4.17 AST2500 Super IO Conguration ............................................................................ 25
4.4.18 Option ROM Dispatch Policy................................................................................... 25
4.4.19 Hardware Health Conguration................................................................................ 25
4.4.20 Sensor Data Register Monitoring ............................................................................. 25
4.5 Platform Conguration.................................................................................... 26
4.5.1 Platform Conguration ............................................................................................... 26
4.5.2 PCH Conguration .................................................................................................... 27
4.5.3 Miscellaneous Conguration ..................................................................................... 28
4.5.4 Server ME Conguration .......................................................................................... 28
4.6 Socket Conguration....................................................................................... 29
4.6.1 Socket Conguration .................................................................................................. 29
4.6.2 Processor Conguration............................................................................................. 30
4.6.3 Common RefCode Conguration ............................................................................... 30
4.6.4 UPI Conguration....................................................................................................... 30
4.6.5 Memory Conguration ............................................................................................... 31
4.6.6 IIO Conguration ....................................................................................................... 31
4.6.7 Advanced Management Power Conguration ............................................................ 33
4.7 Server Management......................................................................................... 34
4.7.1 Server Management .................................................................................................... 34
4.7.2 System Event Log....................................................................................................... 35

4.7.3 BMC Network Conguration ..................................................................................... 35
4.8 Security............................................................................................................ 36
4.8.1 Security ....................................................................................................................... 36
4.9 Boot ................................................................................................................. 38
4.9.1 Boot............................................................................................................................. 38
4.9.2 Delete Boot Option ................................................................................................... 38
4.10 Save and Exit................................................................................................. 39
4.10.1 Save and Exit ............................................................................................................ 39
Chapter 5. BMC Conguration Settings �������������������������������������������������������������� 40
5.1 Login ............................................................................................................... 40
5.2 Web GUI ........................................................................................................ 41
5.2.1 Menu Bar .................................................................................................................... 41
5.2.2 User Information and Quick Button .......................................................................... 42
5.2.3 Dashboard ................................................................................................................... 43
5.2.4 Sensor ......................................................................................................................... 43
5.2.5 System Inventory ........................................................................................................ 44
5.2.6 FRU Information ........................................................................................................ 44
5.2.7 Logs and Reports ........................................................................................................ 45
5.2.8 Settings ....................................................................................................................... 46
5.2.9 Remote Control........................................................................................................... 48
5.2.10 Power Control........................................................................................................... 53
5.2.11 Chassis Identify Control ........................................................................................... 54
5.2.12 Set Front Panel Enables ............................................................................................ 54
5.2.13 Maintenance.............................................................................................................. 55
5.2.14 Sign out..................................................................................................................... 57
Chapter 6� Technical Support�������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 58
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Safety Instructions
When installing, operating, or performing maintenance on this equipment, the following safety
precautions should always be taken into account in order to reduce the risk of re, electric shock,
and personal injury.
Carefully read the safety instructions below before using this product.
• Observe all of the warning and instruction signs distinctively marked on the product.
• Before performing system installations, please consult the User’s Manual provided with this
product.
• Do not place this product on an uneven or weak surface (unstable cart, stand, table, ect.) that
might induce the product to fall and sustain serious damage.
• Install only the equipment or device identied in the User’s Manual. Deploying other equipment
or device with this motherboard could invoke improper connection of circuitry that leads to re
or personal injury.
• This product should only be operated with the type of power source indicated on the marked
label. If you are questionable about which type of power supply is used in your area, consult
your dealer or local Power Company.
• Disconnect the power supply module before removing power from the system.
• Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
• Do not use this product near a water source, including faucet and lavatory.
• Never spill liquids of any kind on this product.
• Never shove objects of any kind into this product’s open slots, as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts and could result in re or electric shock.
• Do not block or cover slots and openings in this unit, as they were made for ventilation and
prevent this unit from overheating. Do not place this product in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is available.
• Do not disassemble this product. This product should only be taken apart by trained personnel.
Opening or removing covers and circuit boards may expose you to electric shock or other risks.
Incorrect reassembly can also cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.
• Risk of explosion is possible if battery is replaced with an incompatible type. Dispose of used
batteries accordingly.
• This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug with a third (grounding)
pin. As a safety feature, this plug is intended to t only into a grounding type power outlet. If
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace the outlet.
Do not remove the grounding type plug or use a 3-Prong To 2-Prong Adapter to circumvent the
safety feature; doing so may result in electric shock and/or damage to this product.

About This Manual
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Thank you for selecting and purchasing the Mensa Serverboard.
This user's manual is provided for professional technicians to perform easy hardware setup,
basic system configurations, and quick software startup. This document pellucidly presents a
brief overview of the product design, device installation, and firmware settings for the Mensa
motherboard. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to the AIC website: http://
www.aicipc.com/tw/productdetail/51087.
Chapter 1 Product Features
This chapter delivers the overall layout of the product, including the fundamental components on
the motherboard, design specifications, and noteworthy features. Mensa is an ideal server grade
motherboard that is specically designed to accommodate diverse enterprises for managing heavy
workloads, databases, nearline applications, and cloud deployments. This product supports the
Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor and Socket P0 socket type with a memory support of 6 channel
DDR4 2400/2666 MHz.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
This chapter displays an easy installation guide for assembling the CPU(Central Processing
Unit) and memory chip. Utmost caution for proceeding to set up the hardware is highly advised.
The components on the motherboard are highly fragile and vulnerable to exterior influence. Do
not attempt to endanger the device by placing the device in a potentially unstable or hazardous
surroundings, including positioning the device on an uneven grounds or humid environments.
Chapter 3 Motherboard Settings
This chapter elaborates the overall layout of the server motherboard, including multifarious
connectors, jumpers, and LED descriptions. These descriptions assist users to congure different
settings and functions of the motherboard, as well as to conrm the location of each connector and
jumper.
Chapter 4 BIOS Conguration Settings
This chapter introduces the key features of BIOS, including the descriptions and option keys for
diverse functions. These details provide users to effortlessly navigate and congure the input/output
devices.
Chapter 5 BMC Conguration Settings
This chapter illustrates the diverse functions of IPMI BMC, including the details on logging into the
web page and assorted denitions. These descriptions are helpful in conguring various functions
through Web GUI without entering the BIOS setup. For more information of BMC congurations,
please refer to IPMI BMC (Aspeed2500) User's Manual for a more detailed description.
Chapter 6 Technical Support
For more information or suggestion, please contact the nearest AIC corporation representative in
your district or visit the AIC website: http://www.aicipc.com/tw/index. It is our greatest honor to
provide the best service for our customers.

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Chapter 1. Product Features
Mensa User's Manual
Chapter 1� Product Features
This section describes the hardware specications and features of the Mensa motherboard.
The fundamental components of the Mensa severboard are provided below.
1�1 Components
Mensa Serverboard
Product specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice.
1 x PCIE Gen.3 x 16 slot
From CPU1
2 x PCIE Gen.3 x 16 slot
(share with x8 slot)
From CPU1
3 x PCIE Gen.3 x 16 slot
(share with x8 slot)
From CPU0
2 x M.2 2280/22110
Support PCIE Gen.3 x2
(from PCH)
10 x SATA 6G
(2 by 7pin SATA connectors
8 by 2 x mini-SAS HD )
LGA3647 Socket P0 for
Intel® Xeon® Processor
Skylake-SP (CPU1)
LGA3647 Socket P0 for
Intel® Xeon® Processor
Skylake-SP (CPU0)
VGA Port 2 x 10GBase-T RJ-45 2 x USB 3.0 + RJ45
dedicated NIC for BMC
Audio Phone Jack
6 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
6 Channels (from CPU1)
6 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
6 Channels (from CPU0)

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Mensa User's Manual
Chapter 1. Product Features
1.2 Specications
System
Processor
Support Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
UPI Speeds 9.6 GT/s, 10.4 GT/s
Socket Type Socket P0 (LGA-3647 Socket)
System
Memory
• DDR4 2400/2666 MHz
• Total 12 memory slots ;
6 channel per CPU (1DPC)
Expansion
Slots
• 1 x PCI-E Gen3 x16 slots
• 5 x PCI-E Gen3 x16 slots,
share with the side of PCI-E Gen3 x8 slots
System BIOS
BIOS Type AMI UEFI BIOS
BIOS
Features
• ACPI
• PXE
• WOL
• AC loss recovery
• IPMI KCS interface
• SMBIOS
• Serial console redirection
• BIOS Recovery Mode
• SRIOV
On-board
Devices
SATA
Intel® Lewisburg PCH on-chip solution
• 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s (by 2 x mini-SAS HD)
• 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s (by 2 x SATA 7 pin)
IPMI
Aspeed AST2500 Advanced PCIe Graphics &
Remote Management Processor
• Baseboard Management Controller
• Intelligent Platform Interface 2.0 (IPMI 2.0)
• iKVM, Media Redirection, IPMI over LAN,
Serial over LAN
• SMASH Support
• HTML5
Network
Controller
• Intel X550-AT2 dual ports 10GBase-T
with RJ45 connectors @rear I/O
• Realtek RTL8211E for BMC dedicate
management port
Graphics
Aspeed AST2500 Advanced PCIe Graphics &
Remote Management Processor
• PCIe VGA/2D Controller
• 1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp
Input/Output
SATA
• 10 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s (by 2 x mini-SAS HD)
2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s (by 2 x SATA 7 pin)
LAN • 2 x 10GBase-T RJ45
• 1 x GbE RJ45 dedicated to BMC management
USB
• 2 x USB 3.0 double-stack Type-A connectors
• 1 x USB internal pin-header to support
2 x USB 2 .0 + 1 x internal USB 2.0
vertical Type-A connector
• 1 x USB internal pin-header to support
2 x USB 3.0 + 1 x internal USB 3.0
vertical Type-A connector
at Rear IO
VGA • 1 x external VGA port
Serial Port• 2 x internal COM pin-headers
Others• 1 x TPM header
• 2 x NGFF (M.2) supports PCI-E Gen3 x2 /SATA