AIC Spica User manual

UM_Spica_v1.4_021519
Spica
Server Motherboard
User's Manual

Contents
Preface������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i
Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii
About This Manual������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iii
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� Hardware Settings ���������������������������������������������������������� 11
3.1 Motherboard Block Diagram.................................................................11
3.2 Motherboard Content List .....................................................................12
3.3 Motherboard Layout ..............................................................................13
3.4 Connector and Jumper..........................................................................14
Chapter 4. BIOS Conguration Settings ������������������������������������������� 16
4.1 Navigation Keys.....................................................................................16
4.2 BIOS Menu .............................................................................................17
4.3 Main .......................................................................................................18
4.3.1 Main.................................................................................................................. 18
4.4 Advanced ...............................................................................................19
4.4.1 iSCSI Conguration ......................................................................................... 19
4.4.2 Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU ............................................................................. 20
4.4.3 Trusted Computing.......................................................................................... 20
4.4.4 APCI Settings ................................................................................................... 20
4.4.5 Hardware Health Conguration ...................................................................... 20
4.4.6 Onboard Device Conguration........................................................................ 20
4.4.7 AST2500 Super IO Conguration.................................................................... 21
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4.4.8 S5 RTC Wake Settings ..................................................................................... 21
4.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection ...................................................................... 21
4.4.10 Option ROM Dispatch Policy ........................................................................ 22
4.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings................................................................................ 22
4.4.12 Network Stack Conguration........................................................................ 23
4.4.13 CSM Conguration ........................................................................................ 23
4.4.14 USB Conguration ......................................................................................... 23
4.4.15 NVDIMM ADR Conguration......................................................................... 24
4.5 Platform Conguration..........................................................................25
4.5.1 Platform Conguration.................................................................................... 25
4.5.2 PCH Conguration .......................................................................................... 26
4.5.3 Miscellaneous Conguration ......................................................................... 27
4.5.4 Server ME Conguration ................................................................................ 27
4.6 Socket Conguration.............................................................................28
4.6.1 Socket Conguration....................................................................................... 28
4.6.2 Processor Conguration ................................................................................ 29
4.6.3 Common RefCode Conguration .................................................................... 29
4.6.4 UPI Conguration ............................................................................................ 29
4.6.5 Memory Conguration..................................................................................... 30
4.6.6 IIO Conguration ............................................................................................. 30
4.6.7 Advanced Management Power Conguration ............................................... 32
4.7 Server Management ..............................................................................33
4.7.1 Server Management ........................................................................................ 33
4.7.2 System Event Log............................................................................................ 34
4.7.3 BMC Network Conguration ........................................................................... 34
4.8 Security ..................................................................................................35
4.8.1 Security ............................................................................................................ 35
4.9 Boot ........................................................................................................37
4.9.1 Boot .................................................................................................................. 37
4.9.2 Delete Boot Option ......................................................................................... 37
4.10 Save and Exit........................................................................................38
4.10.1 Save and Exit.................................................................................................. 38
Chapter 5. BMC Conguration Settings�������������������������������������������� 39
5.1 Login.......................................................................................................39
Contents

5.2 Web GUI ................................................................................................40
5.2.1 Menu Bar.......................................................................................................... 40
5.2.2 User Information and Quick Button ............................................................... 41
5.2.3 Dashboard........................................................................................................ 42
5.2.4 Sensor .............................................................................................................. 42
5.2.5 System Inventory............................................................................................. 43
5.2.6 FRU Information............................................................................................... 43
5.2.7 Logs and Reports ............................................................................................ 44
5.2.8 Settings ............................................................................................................ 45
5.2.9 Remote Control................................................................................................ 47
5.2.10 Power Control ................................................................................................ 52
5.2.11 Chassis Identify Control................................................................................ 53
5.2.12 Set Front Panel Enables ................................................................................ 53
5.2.13 Maintenance .................................................................................................. 54
5.2.14 Sign out .......................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 6� Technical Support����������������������������������������������������������� 57
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Document Release History
Release Date Version Update Content
August,
2018 1 User's Manual release to public
November
2018 1.2 1. New Cover
2. Specications update
January
2019 1.3 BMC update
Febuary 1.4 Motherboard layout update
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Copyright
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Changes
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without notice.
Warning
1. A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also
to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential
that only the supplied power cord be used.
2. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment.
3. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Disclaimer
AIC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the
extent permitted by law, neither AIC or its afliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be
liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost
profits; damages relating to the procurement of substitute products or services; or
damages for loss of data, or software restoration. The information in this document
is subject to change without notice.
Preface
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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.
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Thank you for selecting and purchasing the Spica 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
rmware settings for the Spica motherboard. For the latest version of this user's manual,
please refer to the AIC website: http://www.aicipc.com/en/productdetail/51077.
Chapter 1 Product Features
This chapter delivers the overall layout of the product, including the fundamental
components on the motherboard, design specications, and noteworthy features. Spica
is an ideal server grade motherboard that is specifically 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 12 DDR4 2400/2666 MHz accross 6
channels per CPU.
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 configure 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
configuring 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/en.It is
our greatest honor to provide the best service for our customers.
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About This Manual

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Chapter 1. Product FeaturesSpica User Manual
This section describes the hardware specications and features of the Spica motherboard.
The fundamental components of the Spica severboard are provided below.
1�1 Components
Spica Serverboard
Product specications and features are subject to change without prior notice.
2 x 10G SFP+
(Optional)
2 x GbE
RJ45 ID Button
2 x PCI-E Gen.3 x16 slots
5 x PCI-E Gen.3 x 8 slots
VGA Port
2 x USB 3.0 + RJ45
dedicated NIC for BMC
14 x SATA 6G
(2 by 7pin SATA connectors
12 by 3 x mini-SAS HD)
6 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
6 Channel (for CPU1)
6 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
6 Channel (for CPU0)
LGA3647 Socket P0 for
Intel® Xeon® Processor
Skylake-SP (CPU0)
LGA3647 Socket P0 for
Intel® Xeon® Processor
Skylake-SP (CPU1)
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The Spica server board offers the latest Xeon® Scalable Processors technology. This
product features: solutions with compelling performance and provides premium power
efficiency, which is optimized for efficient performance platforms (storage, security and
communications infrastructure).
By implementing Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors, fully integrated microarchitecture,
the Spica server board delivers unmatched performance, providing six channels of DDR4
2400/2666 MHz per socket (feature support up to DDR4 2933 MHz by next gen. process
upgrade), dual 10GbE SFP+ and two GbE RJ45 power by Intel® Ethernet Controller I350.
Featured with ground breaking technologies including Intel® Next Generation
Microarchitecture and Instruction Set (AVX-512, VMD, QAT - optional by PCH SKU), Speed
Shift Technology, UPI link speeds up to 10.4GT/s, the Spica server board enable next
generation server solutions with an incredible leap in performance in a standard EATX form
factor platform.
• Supports Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) for
highest server performance and improved power efciency
• Supports 2 x PCI-E Gen3 x16 slots + 5 x PCE-E Gen3 x8 slots
• Supports up to 14 SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Onboard dual ports 10GbE SFP+ supported by Intel® Lewisburg PCH, and comes with
Intel® Ethernet Controller I350 to support two GbE ports
• Onboard Baseboard Management Controller for system management and IPMI
control
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Spica User Manual
This section describes a simple instruction guide for installing the hardware components
on the serverboard system. Turn off and unplug all system and peripheral devices before
proceeding.
2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup
The serverboard supports dual Xeon scalable processors and Socket P0 (LGA-3647).
2�1�1 Processor Installation
To ensure a safe and easy setup, you need to prepare before installation:
a T20 Torx screwdriver
ESD wrist strap/mat and conductive foam pad
CAUTION
The pins of the processor socket are vulerable and easily susceptible to damage if ngers
or any foreign objects are pressed against them. Please keep the socket protective cover on
when the processor is not installed.
CAUTION
When unpacking a processor, hold the processor only by its edges to avoid touching the
contacts.
Standard Processor Assembly:
A standard processor assembly is comprised of PHM(Processor Heatsink Module)
components and processor socket assembly.
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Processor Socket Assembly:
The server board includes two processor sockets (LGA-3647), supports one or two of
the Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family and has a Thermal Design Power (TDP)
of up to 165W on selected models.
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PHM Screw Installation Order:
The PHM sits level with the processor socket assembly. The PHM is NOT installed
properly if it does not sit level with the processor socket assembly. Once the PHM is
seated over the processor socket assembly, the four heat sink torque screws must be
secured in the following order as shown below.
Processor Heat Sink – Top View with Screw Tightening Order
NOTE
Failure to tighten the heatsink screws in the specied order may cause damage to the
processor socket assembly. Heat sink screws should be tighted to 12 in-lbs torque
according to the ndicated order on the top of the heatsink label.
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2�2 System Memory Setup
This server board supports 12 DIMM memory slots with 6 channel per CPU.
2�2�1 DIMM Installation
Step 1 Unlock the dimm socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2 Insert the memory module into the slot. Make sure that the DIMM notch is
accurately positioned.
Step 3 Close the retaining clips to complete installation.
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2�2�2 DIMM Location
The DIMMs are displayed on the Spica board as DIMM C0, DIMM B0, DIMM A0, DIMM
D0, DIMM E0, DIMM F0, DIMM C1, DIMM B1, DIMM A1, DIMM D1, DIMM E1, and DIMM
F1.
To ensure satisfactory performance, you need to:
Verify the DIMM type: DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM 2666/2400/2133
Verify if all of the DIMMs installed are of the same DIMM type to avoid
memory failure and loss of performance speed.
CPU0
CPU1
DIMM_C0
DIMM_B0
DIMM_A0
DIMM_D0
DIMM_E0
DIMM_F0
DIMM_C1
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_D1
DIMM_E1
DIMM_F1
Battery
BMC
BIOS
PCIe_7 (x8)
PCIe_6 (x16)
PCIe_5 (x8)
PCIe_4 (x16)
PCIe_3 (x8)
PCIe_2 (x8)
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2�2�3 DIMM Slot Installation Order
Populate the DIMM slots according to the suggested order below to ensure a
stable system performance.
DIMM_C1
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_C0
DIMM_B0
DIMM_A0
DIMM_D1 DIMM_D0
DIMM_F0
DIMM_E0DIMM_E1
DIMME_F1
DIMM_C1
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_C0
DIMM_B0
DIMM_A0
CPU 1 CPU0
6 DIMM
CPU 1C PU 0
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B0
DIMM_A0
DIMM_D1 DIMM_D0
DIMM_F0
DIMM_E0DIMM_E1
DIMME_F1
DIMM_C1
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_C0
DIMM_B0
DIMM_A0
CPU 1 CPU0
4 DIMM
CPU 1 CPU 0
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A0
DIMM_D1 DIMM_D0
DIMM_F0
DIMM_E0DIMM_E1
DIMME_F1
DIMM_C1
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_C0
DIMM_B0
DIMM_A0
CPU 1 CPU0
2 DIMM
CPU 1C PU 0
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_D1
DIMM_C0
DIMM_B0
DIMM_A0
DIMM_D1 DIMM_D0
DIMM_F0
DIMM_E0DIMM_E1
DIMME_F1
DIMM_C1
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_C0
DIMM_B0
DIMM_A0
CPU 1 CPU0
8 DIMM
CPU 1C PU 0
DIMM_C1
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DIMM_A1
DIMM_D1
DIMM_E1
DIMM_C0
DIMM_B0
DIMM_A0
DIMM_D1 DIMM_D0
DIMM_F0
DIMM_E0DIMM_E1
DIMME_F1
DIMM_C1
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_C0
DIMM_B0
DIMM_A0
CPU 1 CPU0
10 DIMM CPU 1 CPU 0
DIMM_C1
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_D0
DIMM_E0
DIMM_F0
DIMM_D1 DIMM_D0
DIMM_F0
DIMM_E0DIMM_E1
DIMME_F1
DIMM_C1
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_C0
DIMM_B0
DIMM_A0
CPU 1 CPU0
12 DIMM CPU 1 CPU 0
DIMM_D1
DIMM_A0
DIMM_E0
DIMM_B1
DIMM_C1
DIMM_D0
DIMM_B0
DIMM_C0
DIMM_E1
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Chapter 3. Motherboard SettingsSpica User Manual
This section provides illustrations that display the internal jumpers, connectors, and
system LED indicators on the Spica motherboard. The motherboard layout and essential
connectors are listed below for your reference.
3�1 Motherboard Block Diagram
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