AIC SB303-GE User manual
SB303-GE
Storage Server Barebone
User Manual
Document Number: MAN-00106-A
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Contents
Contents....................................................................................................................................................1
Safety Information...........................................................................................................................3
About This User’s Manual.........................................................................................................4
Chapter 1: Product Introduction................................................................................5
1.1 General Information..................................................................................................................5
1.2 System Specifications...............................................................................................6
1.3 Front View of SB303-GE.............................................................................................................8
1.4 Rear View of SB303-GE.............................................................................................8
1.5 Top View of SB303-GE...............................................................................................................9
Chapter 2 : Hardware Setup.........................................................................................10
2.1 Chassis Cover.............................................................................................................................10
2.1.1 Removing the Chassis Cover...........................................................................................10
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU).............................................................................. 11
2.2.1 Installing the CPU................................................................................................................11
2.2.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink.........................................................................................13
2.3 System Memory..........................................................................................................................14
2.4 Drive Bays.....................................................................................................................................16
2.4.1 Installing or Replacing 3.5” Hot-swap SAS/SATA HDD...............................................16
2.4.2 Installing or Replacing 2.5” Hot-swap SAS/SATA HDD...............................................17
2.5 MB Tray...........................................................................................................................................18
2.5.1 Removing the MB Tray ......................................................................................................18
2.6 Riser Card ......................................................................................................................................19
2.7 Expansion Slot...............................................................................................................................21
2.7.1Installing an External Expansion Card to the Riser Card............................................21
2.8 System Fans .............................................................................................................. 23
2.8.1Removing or Replacing the System Fans......................................................................23
2.9 Power Supply............................................................................................................ 23
2.9.1Removing or Replacing the Power Supply Module...................................................23
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Contents
Chapter 3 : Motherboard Settings............................................................................24
3.1 Motherboard layout.................................................................................................................24
3.2 Motherboard Content List......................................................................................................24
3.2.1 Jumpers .........................................................................................................................25
3.2.2 Internal Connectors.....................................................................................................26
3.2.3 Internal Connectors (Continue) ................................................................................27
3.2.4 Internal LEDs..................................................................................................................28
Chapter 4 : BIOS Configuration and Settings..................................................29
4.1 BIOS Setting..................................................................................................................................29
4.2 Updating BIOS......................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 5 : BMC Configuration and Settings...................................................32
5.1 Method 1 (Use the BIOS Setup)..........................................................................................32
5.2 Method 2 (Use a Dos Tool - Syscheck)................................................................ 34
5.3 Connect to BMC.......................................................................................................................36
5.4 Updating BMC Firmware.......................................................................................................39
5.5 Updating BMC Configuration...................................................................................................40
Chapter 6 : Technical Support....................................................................................41
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SafetyInformation
When installing, operating, or performing maintenance on this equipment, basic safety
precautions, as listed below, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injuries.
Read and understand all instructions.
Observe warnings and instructions marked on the product.
For proper mounting instructions, please consult the User’s Manual provided with
the product.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table which might cause
the product to fall and sustain serious damage.
Install only equipment identified in the User’s Manual provided with this product.
Use of other equipment might cause improper connection of circuitry that might
lead to fire or personal injuries.
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on
the marked label. If you are uncertain about the type of power supply in your
area, consult your dealer or the local Power Company.
Disconnect the power supply module when 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 such as a wet faucet.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through open slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind on the product.
Do not block or cover slots and openings in the unit as they are for ventilation to
protect the unit from overheating. Do not place the product in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is available.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Service
should only be performed by trained personnel. Opening or removing covers
and/or circuit boards may expose you to electric or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.
Risk of explosion is possible if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose
used batteries according to the instruction.
This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug with a third
(grounding) pin. This plug is intended to fit only into a grounding type power
outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace the outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
by removing the grounding type plug. Do not use a 3-to-2 prong adapter at the
receptacle. Use of this type of adapter may result in risk of electric shock and/or
damage to this product.
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AboutThisUser’sManual
This document provides a detailed description of the SB303 -GE including:
The General Features of the Product
Hardware Setup
Motherboard Settings
BIOS Configuration and Settings
BMC Configuration and Settings
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Chapter1.
ProductIntroduction
1.1 General Information
SB303-GE, a 3U General Purpose Barebone, supports Dual-Core/Quad-Core/6-Core
processors. SB303-GE has 16 x 3.5” + 2 x 2.5” size HDD bays in the rear side as system drive
bays. SB303-GE harnesses MAX I/O™ technology, maximizing the usage of off-the-shelf
expansion cards (up to 10) in the barebone.
System Package Contents
Check your package for the following items:
Motherboard Gemini
Components
2x 1000W 1+1 Hot-swap Redundant Power Supply
16 x Hot-Swap 3.5” HDD Trays
2 x Hot-Swap 2.5” HDD Trays
1 x MAX I/O Main Riser Card
4 x System Fans
Accessories
2 x Power Cords
1 x HDD Tray Key
1 x 3.5” Screw Kit
1 x 2.5" Screw kit
2 x Internal SATA Cables
1 x 28” Rail(28” inner;26” outer)
2 x Heatsinks
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1.2 System Specifications
Dimensions(withchassisears/protrusions)
WxDxH mm:133x483x712
inches:5.25x19x28
Motherboard
MotherboardGemini(PSG‐M‐GEDP036D‐110)
Processor
ProcessorSupportDualLGA1366socketstosupporttwo(2)Dual‐Core/Quad‐Core/6‐CoreIntel®Xeon®processors
5500/5600series(Nehalem/Westmere)
SystemBus 1066/1333MHz
Chipset
ChipsetSupport
•Dual(2)Intel®5520(TylersburgEP)
•Intel®82801JIR(ICH10R)Dual(2)Intel®5520(TylersburgEP)
SystemMemory
SystemMemory
•Twelve(12)DIMMslotssupportupto192GBofDDR3800/1066/1333MHzRegisteredECC
memory(recommended)/UnbufferedECCSDRAM
•Tri‐channel,2DIMMsperchannel
FrontPanel
Controls
•PowerON/OFF•NMIbutton
•SystemID•1xUSB
•SystemReset•SystemDriveactivityLEDs
•Power
LEDs•SystemID•6xGreennetworkactivityLEDs
•SystemReset•RedSystemerrorLEDs
DriveBays
DriveBays•Sixteen(16)x3.5"hot‐swapSATA/SASHDDbays
•Two(2)x2.5"hot‐swapSATA/SAS/SSDHDDbays
ExpansionSlots
ExpansionSlots
•2xPCIeX16slots
•3xPCIeX8slots
RiserCard(included)
PSG‐RC‐GEHO‐
70‐212
Gemini3UGoldfingerPCIeGen2X16to2PCIeX16+
3PCIeX8(1X8Gen2+1X4Gen2+1X4Gen1)
SATA/SASBackplane
SATA/SASBP•One(1)xSAS/SATA6G2‐in‐1BP16baywithoneexpandercard
•One(1)xSAS/SATA6G2‐in‐1BP
SystemBIOS
BIOSType •AMIBIOS
•SPI(SerialPeripheralInterface)FLASHInterface
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BIOSFeatures•ACPI1.0/2.0/3.0•IPMIKCSinterface
•PXE2.0•SMBIOS2.0
•WOL•Serialconsoleredirection
•AClossrecovery
On‐BoardDevices
SATA Built‐inIntel®ICH10RSATA2controllerwithRAIDsupport
IPMI
AspeedAST2050BMC
•IntelligentPlatformManagementInterface2.0(IPMI2.0)
•iKVM,MediaRe‐direction,IPMIoverLAN,SerialoverLAN
•SMASHsupport
NetworkControllers
•Two(2)Intel®82571EB(Ophir)PCIeDual‐portGbEcontroller;external
•Intel®82574L(Hartwell)PCIeSingle‐portGbEcontroller;external(BMCManagement)
•Intel®82567LM(Boazman)GLCIonICH10RSingle‐portGbEPHY;external
GraphicsAspeedAST2050graphicscontroller
•8MBofmemory
•1600x1200@60Hz
SuperI/OWinbondW83627DHG
RearI/O
LAN
6(six)xonegigabit(Gb)Ethernetconnectors
1(one)x10GbEthernetport
USB2(two)xUSBports
VGA1(one)xVGAport
SerialPort 1(one)xDB‐9serialport
PowerSupply
PowerSupply1000WTwohot‐swapredundantACpowersupplies
•100to240VAC,50to60Hz
SystemCooling
SystemCooling1x60x51mmhot‐swapand3x6038fans
SystemManagement
SystemManagement
•IPMI2.0compliance•Fanspeeddetection
•KVMoverIP•SmartFanspeedcontrol
•Mediaredirection•SystemID/Systemfailindicator
•CPUtemperature(PCEI)•SMASHsupport
•Systemtemperature•RemotePowerON/OFF/Reset
OperatingEnvironment
Environmental
Specifications
•OperatingTemperature:0~40°C
•OperatingAltitudeCondition:0~10Kfeet
•StorageTemperature:‐20°~60°C
•SystemRelativeHumidity:5%to95%(at38°C)non‐condensing
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1.3 Front View of SB303-GE
1.4 Rear View of SB303-GE
2xUSBports
LEDIconColorSystemBehaviorControlsIconSystemBehavior
PowerLED
GreenSolid:SystemOn
Off:SystemOffPowerON/OFF PushforPowerOnorOff
SystemID
LEDBlueSystemIdentification
Blink:ActivitySystemID PushforIDLEDOnorOff
AlertLEDRedLight:SystemAlertSystemResetPushforSystemReset
LANLED
GreenLight:Link
Blink:ActivityNMI
Non‐maskableinterrupt;
Pushforthehighest
priorityinterruptinthe
system
HDDLED
GreenBlink:ActivityUSBPort
ForUSBdeviceconnection
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1.5 Top View of SB303GE
The barebone server includes the basic components shown below.
Hot‐swapHDDTrays
Gemini
Motherboard
PowerSupply
FullLength
ExpansionCard
Bracket
FullLength
ExpansionCard
Bracket
RearI/O
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Chapter2.
HardwareSetup
This section SB303-GE appliance is installed and is operational.
2.1 Chassis Cover
2.1.1 Removing the Chassis Cover
1. Release the two screws on the rear panel.
2. Pull the cover back to open the rear cover from chassis.
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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2.2.1 Installing the CPU
1. Press the load lever to release the load plate.
2. Lift the load plate.
3. Remove the processor protective cover from CPU socket.
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4. Align the processor cutouts against the socket notches.
5. Close the load plate & load lever.
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2.2.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink
To install the CPU heatsink:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match
the holes on the motherboard.
2. Tighten the four screws in a diagonal sequence, a couple of turns at a time,
until all four screws are secure and the heatsink is securely fastened to the
chassis.
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2.3 System Memory
This server board supports up to twelve DDR3 800/1066/1333 Registered ECC SDRAM
(recommended)/ Unbuffered ECC SDRAM.
1. Populate DIMMs in the following order:
DIMM
Numbers DIMM arrangement
2 DIMMs
CH0 CH1 CH2
- -
CPU0 DIMM 0
CPU1 DIMM 0
4 DIMMs
CH0 CH1 CH2
- CPU0 DIMM 0
CPU1 DIMM 0
CPU0 DIMM 0
CPU1 DIMM 0
6 DIMMs
CH0 CH1 CH2
CPU0 DIMM 0
CPU1 DIMM 0
CPU0 DIMM 0
CPU1 DIMM 0
CPU0 DIMM 0
CPU1 DIMM 0
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8 DIMMs
CH0 CH1 CH2
CPU0 DIMM 0
CPU1 DIMM 0
CPU0 DIMM 0
CPU1 DIMM 0
CPU0 DIMM 0
DIMM 1
CPU1 DIMM 0
DIMM 1
10 DIMMs
CH0 CH1 CH2
CPU0 DIMM 0
CPU1 DIMM 0
CPU0 DIMM 0
DIMM 1
CPU1 DIMM 0
DIMM 1
CPU0 DIMM 0
DIMM 1
CPU1 DIMM 0
DIMM 1
12 DIMMs
CH0 CH1 CH2
CPU0 DIMM 0
DIMM 1
CPU1 DIMM 0
DIMM 1
CPU0 DIMM 0
DIMM 1
CPU1 DIMM 0
DIMM 1
CPU0 DIMM 0
DIMM 1
CPU1 DIMM 0
DIMM 1
2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
3. Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place.
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2.4 Drive Bays
2.4.1 Installing or Replacing 3.5” Hot-swap SAS/SATA HDD
1. Release a drive tray by pressing the unlock button and pinching slightly the
lock lever and pulling out the drive tray.
2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive out of the bay.
3. Place the 3.5” HDD on the tray and then secure it with four screws from the
both sides of HDD tray.
4. Insert the drive carrier into its bay. Push the tray lever until it clicks. Make sure
the drive tray is correctly secured in place when its front edge aligns with the
bay edge.
5. Repeat steps1 to 4 to install the rest of HDD.
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2.4.2 Installing or Replacing 2.5” Hot-swap SAS/SATA HDD or SSD
1. Release a drive tray by pressing the unlock button and pinching the lock
lever slightly and pulling out the drive tray.
2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive out of the bay.
3. Place the 2.5” HDD on the tray and then secure it with four screws on the
bottom.
4. Insert the drive carrier into its bay. Push the tray lever until it clicks. Make sure
the drive tray is correctly secured in place when its front edge aligns with the
bay edge.
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2.5 MB Tray
2.5.1 Removing the MB Tray
1. Remove the screws on the right side of rear panel.
2. Remove the screws on the bottom of barebone.
3. Remove the power housing screws on the left side of rear panel.
4. Release the screw on the fan bracket, then firmly hold the tray lever and pull
the MB tray out of the barebone.
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2.6 Riser Card
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RISER CARD PN (PSG CODE) DESCRIPTION
PSG-RC-GEHO-70-212 (PE3U01) Gemini 3U Gold finger PCIe Gen2 X16 to 2 PCIe X16 +
3 PCIe X8(1 X8 Gen2 + 1 X4 Gen2 + 1 X4 Gen1)
RISER CARD DIAGRAM
Frontview:
RearView
Slot Bandwidth
PCIE1 X16(GEN2)
PCIE3 X8(GEN2)
PCIE4 X16(GEN2)
PCIE7 X4(GEN1)
PCIE8 X4(GEN2)
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