AIC Ursa User manual
UM_Ursa_v1.5_122218
Ursa
Server Motherboard
User's Manual
Contents
Table of Contents
Preface������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i
Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii
About This Manual������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iii
Chapter 1� Product Features ��������������������������������������������������������������1
1�1 Components �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1
1.2 Specications�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������2
1�3 Feature ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ����������������������������������������������������������������4
2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup ����������������������������������������������������������4
2.1.1 Processor Installation ........................................................................................4
2.1.2 Heatsink ..............................................................................................................5
2�2 System Memory Setup����������������������������������������������������������������������6
2.2.1 DIMM Installation ...............................................................................................6
2.2.2 DIMM Location ...................................................................................................7
2.2.3 DIMM Slot Installation Order..............................................................................8
Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings �������������������������������������������������������9
3�1 Motherboard Block Diagram��������������������������������������������������������������9
3�2 Motherboard Layout������������������������������������������������������������������������10
3�3 Content List ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11
3�4 Connetor and Jumper����������������������������������������������������������������������12
3.4.1 Connector......................................................................................................... 12
3.4.2 Jumper ............................................................................................................. 23
Chapter 4. BIOS Conguration Settings ������������������������������������������� 24
4�1 Navigation Keys������������������������������������������������������������������������������24
4�2 BIOS Menu��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25
4�3 Main �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26
4.3.1 Main.................................................................................................................. 26
4�4 Advanced����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������27
4.4.1 iSCSI Conguration ......................................................................................... 27
4.4.2 Trusted Computing.......................................................................................... 27
4.4.3 Serial Port Console Redirection ...................................................................... 28
4.4.4 PCI Subsystem Settings.................................................................................. 28
4.4.5 Network Stack Conguration.......................................................................... 28
4.4.6 Memory RAS Conguration Setup.................................................................. 28
4.4.7 CSM Conguration .......................................................................................... 29
4.4.8 IIO0 Conguration ........................................................................................... 29
4.4.9 IIO1 Conguration............................................................................................ 29
4.4.10 IOAT Conguration ........................................................................................ 29
4.4.11 Intel VT for Directed I/O ................................................................................ 30
4.4.12 USB Conguration ......................................................................................... 30
4�5 Platform �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������31
4.5.1 PCH Conguration........................................................................................... 31
4.5.2 MIscellaneous Conguration.......................................................................... 31
4.5.3 Server ME Conguration ................................................................................. 31
4.6 Socket Conguration ����������������������������������������������������������������������32
4.6.1 Processor Conguration ................................................................................. 32
4.6.2 Common RefCode Conguration .................................................................... 32
4.6.3 UPI Conguration ............................................................................................ 33
4.6.4 Common RefCode Conguration .................................................................... 33
4.6.5 Memory Conguratiuon .................................................................................. 33
4.6.6 Memory Map.................................................................................................... 33
4.6.7 Memory RAS Conguration............................................................................. 33
4�7 BMC �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������34
4.7.1 FB-2 Timer ....................................................................................................... 34
4.7.2 FB-2 Timer Policy ............................................................................................ 34
4.7.3 BMC Network Conguration ........................................................................... 34
4�8 Security ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������35
4.8.1 Security ............................................................................................................ 35
4.8.2 Secure Boot...................................................................................................... 36
4�9 Boot������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������37
4.9.1 Boot .................................................................................................................. 37
4�10 Save and Exit ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������38
4.10.1 Save and Exit.................................................................................................. 38
4�11 Update Requirement ���������������������������������������������������������������������39
4.11.1 Utility .............................................................................................................. 39
Contents
4.11.2 Update under EFI Shell .................................................................................. 39
4.11.3 Update under Linux ...................................................................................... 39
4.11.4 Update under Windows ................................................................................ 39
Chapter 5. BMC Conguration Settings�������������������������������������������� 40
5�1 Login ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������40
5�2 Web GUI ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������41
5.2.1 User Information and Quick Button ............................................................... 41
5.2.2 BMC Watchdog ................................................................................................ 42
5.2.3 System LED Indicator...................................................................................... 42
5.2.4 LAN ................................................................................................................... 43
5.2.5 System Event Log (SEL) .................................................................................. 43
5.2.6 Serial Interface................................................................................................. 44
5.2.7 RMCP(IPMI v1.5)/RMCP + (IPMI v2.0) and Payload Support ....................... 45
5.2.8 Remote KVM .................................................................................................... 46
5.2.9 BMC Booting .................................................................................................... 48
Chapter 6� Technical Support����������������������������������������������������������� 49
Contents
Document Release History
Release Date Version Update Content
September
2018 1 User's Manual release to public.
October
2018 1.2 1. Update MB Layout
November
2018 1.4
1. BIOS update
2. BMC update
3. Specications
December
2018 1.5 1. Update new cover
Contents
Copyright © 2018 AIC, Inc� All Rights Reserved�
This document contains proprietary information about
AIC products and is not to be disclosed or used except in
accordance with applicable agreements.
Copyright
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo-static, recording
or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the manufacturer.
Trademarks
All products and trade names used in this document are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
Changes
The material in this document is for information purposes only and is subject to change
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 afliates, 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
i
ii
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 identied 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
Thank you for selecting and purchasing the Ursa Serverboard.
This user's manual is provided for professional technicians to perform easy hardware
setup, basic system congurations, and quick software startup. This document pellucidly
presents a brief overview of the product design, device installation, and rmware settings
for the Ursa motherboard. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to the
AIC website.http://www.aicipc.com/tw/productdetail/51085.
Chapter 1 Product Features
This chapter delivers the overall layout of the product, including the fundamental
components on the motherboard, design specications, and noteworthy features. Ursa is
an ideal server grade motherboard that is specically designed to accommodate diverse
enterprises for managing heavy workloads, databases, nearline applications, and cloud
deployments. This product supports two Intel® Xeon™ E5-2600 v5 processors.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
This chapter displays an easy installation guide for assembling the CPU(Central
Processing Unit) and memory module. 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 and jumpers. These descriptions assist users to configure
different settings and functions of the motherboard, as well as to conrm the location of
each connector and jumper.
Chapter 4 BIOS Conguration 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
congure the input/output devices.
Chapter 5 BMC Conguration Settings
This chapter illustrates the diverse functions of IPMI BMC, including the details on logging
into the web page and assorted denitions. These descriptions are helpful in conguring
various functions through Web GUI without entering the BIOS setup. For more information
of BMC congurations, 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.
iii
Chapter 1. Product FeaturesUrsa User Manual
1
Ursa User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features
Chapter 1� Product Features
This section describes the hardware specications and features of the Ursa motherboard.
The fundamental components of the Ursa severboard are provided below.
1�1 Components
Ursa Serverboard
Product specications and features are subject to change without prior notice.
2
Chapter 1. Product FeaturesUrsa User Manual
1.2 Specications
System
Processor
Support Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
(Skylake and next gen. CPU)
UPI Speeds 9.6 GT/s, 10.4 GT/s
Socket Type Socket P0 (LGA-3647 Socket)
System
Memory
• DDR4 2400 (2DPC) /2666(1DPC)MHz
Feature support up to DDR4 2933MHz
by next gen. process upgrade
• Total 24 memory slots ;
6 channel per CPU (2DPC)
• Up to 3TB 3DS ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM
Expansion
Slots
• 4 x PCI Express Gen3 x16;
(2 from CPU0 + 2 from CPU1)
• 2 x OCP Mezz. support:
1 PCI Express Gen3 x16 (V2.0)
1 PCI Express Gen3 x8 (V1.2)
BIOS Type AMI UEFI BIOS
BIOS
Features
• ACPI
• PXE
• AC loss recovery
• IPMI KCS interface
• SMBIOS
• Serial console
• BIOS Recovery Mode
On-board
Devices
SATA
Intel® Lewisburg PCH on-chip solution
• 14 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s
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 ® PCH (C622) Integrated 10GbE LAN Controller
support 2 x 10GbE SFP+
• Networking options provided via OCP
Mezzanine extension
• Broadcom BCM54612 (GbE) for BMC
dedicate management port
Graphics
Aspeed AST2500 Advanced PCIe Graphics &
Remote Management Processor
• PCIe VGA/2D Controller
• 1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp
Input/Output
SATA
• 14 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports, including
12 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s (by 3 x mini-SAS HD)
2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s (by 2 SATA 7 pins)
LAN
• 2 x 10G SFP+
• 1 x GbE RJ45 dedicated to BMC
management
USB
• 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A connectors
• 1 x USB internal pin-header to support
2 x USB 2.0/3.0
•1 x USB internal vertical Type-A connector to
support USB 2.0/3.0
VGA 1 x external VGA port
Serial Port 1 x DB-9 COM port
Others 1 x TPM connector
•Intel® Optane DC Persistant Memory
(Apache Pass) support
CPU TDP 205W
3
Chapter 1. Product FeaturesUrsa User Manual
The Ursa server board offers the latest Xeon® Scalable Processors technology
solutions with compelling performance and provides premium power efficiency, which
is optimized for efcient performance platforms (storage, security and communications
infrastructure).
By implementing Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors, fully integrated microarchitecture
support four PCIE Gen3 x16 slots, plus two OCP Mezzanine extension connectors (one
is with x16 lanes, the other one is x8). Ursa server board provide dual 10GbE SFP+
networking interface, providing six channels per CPU with total twenty-four DIMM slots
deployment which can support up to DDR4 2400/2666MHz (feature support up to DDR4
2933 MHz by next gen. process upgrade).
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 Ursa server board enable next
generation server solutions with an incredible leap in performance.
• Supports Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) for
highest server performance and improved power efciency
• Supports 24 DDR4 DIMM slots for maximum memory performance
• Supports four PCI Express Gen3 x16 slots (2 from CPU0+ 2 from CPU1)
• Supports one OCP Mezzanine V2.0 up to PCI Express Gen3 x16 extension; one OCP
Mezzanine V1.2 up to PCI Express Gen3 x8 extension
• Onboard dual ports 10GbE SFP+ supported by Intel® Lewisburg PCH
• Supports up to 14 SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Supports two CRPS PSU direct connection for power input
• Onboard Baseboard Management Controller for system management and IPMI
control
1�3 Feature
4
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Ursa 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.
WARNING
When unpacking a processor, hold the processor only by its edges to avoid touching the contacts.
Procedure:
Installation
Step 1 Push the two locking tabs that secure the processor.
Step 2 Carefully remove the processor from the socket.
Removal
Step 1 Align the gold corner on the processor with the socket.
Step 2 Insert the processor into the socket. Make sure the processor is rmly locked
into the socket.
NOTE
The processor can only be placed in one direction. Handle the processor with care
during installation to avoid damage to the processor.
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup
5
Chapter 2. Hardware SetupUrsa User Manual
2�1�2 Heatsink
To ensure a safe and easy setup, you need to prepare before installation:
2 heatsinks that support the motherboard.
Procedure:
Installation
Step 1 Position the heatsink on top of the CPU.
Step 2 Secure the screws on the heatsink.
Removal
Step 1 Dislodge the screws x 4 on the heatsink.
Step 2 Remove the heatsink by lifting it upward.
NOTE
Failure to tighten the heatsink screws in the specied order may cause damage to the
processor socket assembly. Heat sink screws should be tighted to 12 in-lbs torque
according to the indicated order on the top of the heatsink label.
6
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Ursa User Manual
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.
DIMM n
otch
2�2 System Memory Setup
7
Chapter 2. Hardware SetupUrsa User Manual
2�2�2 DIMM Location
To ensure satisfactory performance, you need to:
Verify the DIMM type: DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM/NVDIMM-N with EEC(Error
Correction Code).
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 C1
DIMM B0
DIMM B1
DIMM A0
DIMM A1
DIMM D1
DIMM D0
DIMM E1
DIMM E0
DIMM F1
DIMM F0
DIMM C0
DIMM C1
DIMM B0
DIMM B1
DIMM A0
DIMM A1
DIMM D1
DIMM D0
DIMM E1
DIMM E0
DIMM F1
DIMM F0
8
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Ursa User Manual
2�2�3 DIMM Slot Installation Order
Populate the DIMM slots according to the suggested order below to ensure a
stable system performance.
9
Chapter 3. Motherboard SettingsUrsa User Manual
Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings
This section provides illustrations that display the internal jumpers, connectors, and
system LED indicators on the Ursa motherboard. The motherboard layout and essential
connectors are listed below for your reference.
3�1 Motherboard Block Diagram
10
Chapter 3. Motherboard SettingsUrsa User Manual
3�2 Motherboard Layout
CPU0
CPU1
29
28
27
26
2524
23 22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
41
42
43
44
4546
47
48
49
50
51
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1011
40
11
Chapter 3. Motherboard SettingsUrsa User Manual
Connector/Jumper/Header Location Connector/Jumper/Header Location
1VGA Connector J2003 27 SATA/SATADOM
Connector (sSATA 5) J52
2Internal Serial Header J2043 28 Processor 1 CPU1
3Management Port J2002 29 DIMM Slots for
Processor 1
J14, J13, J16, J15,
J18, J17
4Rear Dual USB Port J2000 30 Fan Connector 6 J103
5PCI-E X16 Gen3 Slot4 J57 31 Fan Connector 5 J102
6BIOS CMOS Clear
Jumper J46 32 DIMM Slots for
Processor 1
J23, J24, J21, J22,
J19, J20
710G NIC Ports J86 33 Fan Connector 4 J101
8NIC OCP 2.0 Connector
AJ25 34 Fan Connector 7 ((for 1U
system) J2007
9Manufacture Mode
Jumper J90 35 DIMM Slots for
Processor 0 J2, J1, J4, J3, J6, J5
10 NMI Jumper J96 36 Fan Connector 3 J100
11 Password Clear
Jumper J39 37 Processor 0 CPU0
12 PCI-E X16 Gen3 Slot2 J59 38 Fan Connector 2 J99
13 PCI-E X16 Gen3 Slot1 J58 39 Fan Connector 1 J98
14 NIC OCP 2.0 Connector
BJ75 40 DIMM Slots for
Processor 0
J11, J12, J9, J10,
J7, J8
15 PCI-E X16 Gen3 Slot3 J56 41 Internal VROC Connector J2004
16 Slimline Connector
Port 2 (sSATA 0-3) J70 42 GPU Power Connector J67
17 Slimline Connector
Port 0 (SATA 0-3) J48 43 TPM Connector J60
18 Slimline Connector
Port 1 (SATA 4-7) J50 44 Micro-SD Card Socket J88
19 Power Supply
Connector J84 45 Front Panel USB
Connector J71
20 Rear 2HDD Backplane
Power Connector J54 46 Internal USB Port J55
21 GPU Power Connectors
1 J65 47 System Battery BH1
22 GPU Power Connectors
2J66 48 Front Left-ear Connector J31
23 Power Supply
Connector J85 49 SATA/SATADOM
Connector (sSATA 4) J74
24 GPU Power Connectors
3 J64 50 SAS Mezzanine-card
Connector J26
25 Backplane Power
Connector J95 51 ME Firmware Recovery
Mode Jumper J41
26 Rear HDD Backplane
I²C Connector J34
3�3 Content List
Table of contents
Other AIC Motherboard manuals
