Gigabyte GS-R1231-RH User guide

System Installation Guide
GS-R1231-RH
1U Rack Mount Server
AMDOpteron™SocketFDualProcessorMotherboard
Rev. 1.0

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Table of Contents
Safety, Care and Regulatory Information................................................4
Introduction..............................................................................................8
Contents Packages ................................................................................8
Chapter 1 Features Summary.................................................................9
Chapter 2 System Hardware Installation ............................................... 11
Step 2-1: Chassis Removal and Installation .................................................................11
Step 2-2: CPU Installation............................................................................................... 12
Step 2-3: Heat Sink Installation....................................................................................... 13
Step 2-4: Memory Installation ........................................................................................ 14
Step 2-5: PCI Expansion Card Installation.................................................................... 15
Step 2-6: Hard Disk Drive Installation ............................................................................ 16
Step 2-7: FAN Duct Removal and Installation.............................................................. 17
Chapter 3Appearance of GS-R1231-RH ..............................................18
3-1: Front View of GS-R1231-RH.................................................................................. 18
3-2: Rear View of GS-R1231-RH .................................................................................. 18
3-3: Switch and LED Indicators Introduction ................................................................. 19
3-4: LAN LED Description............................................................................................... 20
3-5: Connector Icon Description..................................................................................... 21
Chapter 4 Motherboard Jumper Setting ...............................................22
4-1: GA-3CESL1-RH Motherboard Jumpper Setting.................................................... 22
Chapter 5 BIOS Setup ..........................................................................24
Main...........................................................................................................26
Advanced ...................................................................................................28
Advanced Processor Options ........................................................................................ 29
Memory Configuration..................................................................................................... 32
Advanced Chipset Control ............................................................................................. 33
PCI Configuration............................................................................................................. 35
I/O Device Configuration................................................................................................. 37
IDE Configuration ............................................................................................................. 40
Boot Configuration............................................................................................................ 42

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Security ......................................................................................................44
Server.........................................................................................................46
System Management...................................................................................................... 47
Console Redirection........................................................................................................ 48
Event Log Configuration.................................................................................................. 50
Boot............................................................................................................51
Exit .............................................................................................................52
Boot............................................................................................................48
Exit .............................................................................................................49

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Safety, Care and Regulatory Information
/Important safety information
Readandfollowallinstructionsmarkedontheproductandinthedocumentationbeforeyouoperate
yoursystem.Retainallsafetyandoperatinginstructionsforfutureuse.
*Theproductshouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedontheratinglabel.
*Ifyourcomputerhasavoltageselectorswitch,makesurethattheswitchisintheproperpositionfor
yourarea.Thevoltageselectorswitchissetatthefactorytothecorrectvoltage.
*Theplug-socketcombinationmustbeaccessibleatalltimesbecauseitservesasthemaindisconnect-
ingdevice.
*Allproductshippedwithathree-wireelectricalgrounding-typeplugonlyfitsintoagrounding-typepower
outlet.Thisisasafetyfeature.Theequipmentgroundingshouldbeinaccordancewithlocalandnational
electricalcodes.Theequipmentoperatessafelywhenitisusedinaccordancewithitsmarkedelectrical
ratingsandproductusageinstructions
*Donotusethisproductnearwateroraheatsource.
*Setuptheproductonastableworksurfaceorsoastoensurestabilityofthesystem.
*Openingsinthecaseareprovidedforventilation.Donotblockorcovertheseopenings.Makesureyou
provideadequatespacearoundthesystemforventilationwhenyousetupyourworkarea.Neverinsert
objectsofanykindintotheventilationopenings.
*Toavoid electricalshock, alwaysunplug allpower cablesand modemcables fromthe walloutlets
beforeremovingcovers.
*Allowtheproducttocoolbeforeremovingcoversortouchinginternalcomponents.
/Precaution for Product with Laser Devices
Observethefollowingprecautionsforlaserdevices:
*DonotopentheCD-ROMdrive,makeadjustments,orperformprocedures onalaserdeviceotherthan
thosespecifiedintheproduct'sdocumentation.
*Onlyauthorizedservicetechniciansshouldrepairlaserdevices.
/Precaution for Product with Modems, Telecommunications, ot Local Area
Network Options
Observethefollowingguidelineswhenworkingwithoptions:
*Donotconnectoruseamodemortelephoneduringalightningstorm.Theremaybeariskofelectrical
shockfromlightning.

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SafetyInformation
*Toreducetheriskoffire,useonlyNo.26AWGorlargertelecommunicationslinecord.
*Donotplugamodemortelephonecableintothenetworkinterfacecontroller(NIC)receptacle.
* Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching or installing internal
components,ortouchinganuninsulatedmodemcableorjack.
*Donotuseatelephonelinetoreportagasleakwhileyouareinthevicinityoftheleak.
/Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference
In which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Note:ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,
pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainst
harmfulinterference whentheequipment isoperatedin acommercial environment. Thisequipment
generates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewith
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
requiredtocorrecttheinterferenceathisownexpense.
Properlyshielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission
limits.Neithertheprovidernorthemanufacturerareresponsibleforanyradioortelevisioninterference
caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or
modificationstothisequipment.Unauthorizedchangesormodificationscouldvoidtheuser'sauthorityto
operatetheequipment.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesired
operation.
/FCC part 68 (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)
ThemodemcomplieswithPart68oftheFCCRules.Onthisequipmentisalabelthatcontains,among
otherinformation,theFCCregistrationnumberandRingerEquivalenceNumber(REN)forthisequipment.
Youmust,uponrequest,providethisinformationtoyourtelephonecompany.
If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company may
discontinueyourservicetemporarily.Ifpossible,theywillnotifyinadvance.But,ifadvancenoticeisnot
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the FCC.
Yourtelephonecompanymaymakechangesinitsfacilities,equipment,operations,orproceduresthat
couldaffectproperoperationofyourequipment.Iftheydo,youwillbenotifiedinadvancetogiveyouan
opportunitytomaintainuninterruptedtelephoneservice.
TheFCCprohibitsthisequipmenttobeconnectedtopartylinesorcoin-telephoneservice.
TheFCCalsorequiresthetransmitterofaFAXtransmissionbeproperlyidentified(perFCCRulesPart
68,Sec.68.381 (c)(3)).
/for Canadianusers only/
/Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatusassetoutintheradiointerferenceregulationsofIndustryCanada.
Lepresentappareilnumeriquen'emetpasdebruitsradioelectriquesdepassantleslimitesapplicablesaux
appareilsnumeriquesdeClasseBprescritesdanslereglementsurlebrouillageradioelectriqueedictepar
IndustrieCanada.
/DOC notice (for products fitted with an Industry Canada-compliant modem)
TheCanadianDepartmentofCommunicationslabelidentifiescertifiedequipment.Thiscertification
meansthattheequipmentmeetscertaintelecommunicationsnetworkprotective,operationalandsafety
requirements.TheDepartmentdoesnotguaranteetheequipmentwilloperatetotheusersatisfaction.
Beforeinstallingthisequipment,usersensurethatitispermissibletobeconnectedtothefacilitiesofthe
localTelecommunicationsCompany.Theequipmentmustalsobeinstalledusinganacceptablemethod
ofconnection.Thecustomershouldbeawarethatcompliancewiththeaboveconditionsmightnotprevent
degradationofserviceinsomesituations.
RepairstocertifiedequipmentshouldbemadebyanauthorizedCanadianmaintenancefacilitydesignated
bythesupplier.Anyrepairsoralterationsmadebytheusertothisequipment,orequipmentmalfunctions,
maygivethetelecommunicationscompanycausetorequesttheusertodisconnecttheequipment.
Usersshouldensurefortheirownprotectionthattheelectricalgroundconnectionsofthepowerutility,
telephonelinesandinternalmetallicwaterpipesystem,ifresentareconnectedtogether.Thisprecaution
maybeparticularlyimportantinruralareas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the
appropriateelectricinspectionauthority,orelectrician,asappropriate.

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SafetyInformation
NOTICE:TheLoadNumber(LN)assignedtoeachterminaldevicedenotesthepercentageofthetotal
load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent overloading. The
terminationonaloopmayconsistofanycombinationofdevicessubjectonlytotherequirementthatthe
sumoftheLoadNumbersofallthedevicesdoesnotexceed100.
/forEuropean usersonly /
CAUTION
Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectly
replaced.
Replaceonlywiththesameorequivalent
typerecommendedbythemanufacturer.
Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtothe
manufacturer’sinstructions.

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;Chassis ;GA-3CESL1-RHMotherboard(Installed)
;PowerSupply (Installed) ;FAN Duct x 1
;CPU Heat Sink x 2 ;Cables(RJ45)
;Case Handle Kit x 2
;GS-R1231-RHQuickReferneceGuide
;DriverCDformotherboarddriver&utility
Introduction
WelcometoGigabyteGS-R1231-RHRackmountServerSystemInstallationGuide.Theguide
providesinstructionsforconfigurationhardwarefortheGS-R1231-RHyoursystem.
Thisinstallationguidewillassistyouininstallingalltheessentialcomponentsfortheseversystem.
Foryourprotection,pleasereadandundertandallofthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsregardingyour
GigabyteServerandretainforfuturereference.Theproceduresinthisguidebookassumethatyourare
asystemornetworkadministratorexperiencedininstallingsimilarhardware.
Contents Packages
Whenopeningthepackage,pleaseensure thesystemcomponentsarenotdamagedduringtheshipping.
Using the following checklist to verify the contents. If any component is missing or damaged in the
system,pleasecontactyourvendorimmediately.
*Theitemslistedaboveareforreferenceonly,andaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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FeatureSummary
Motherboard yGA-3CESL1-RH
Processor Supported ySupportDualAMDOpteronTM 2000seriesProcessors(SocketF)
ySupportsAMDOpteronTM Dual-Core/Quad-Core(Barcelona)
processors
ySupports L2/3 Cache with 1MB/2MB
Chipset yNVIDIA®nForce Professional 3600 MCP Chipset
SystemMemory:
Memory Capacity y16 x DDR2 DIMM sockets up to 64GB
MemoryType yRegistered533/667memory
DIMM Size ySupport 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB memory
ErrorCorrection: ySingle-bitErrorsCorrection,MultipleBitErrorsDetection
Expansion Slot y1 PCI-Express x16 slot
y1 SO-DIMM I/F
SATA RAID controller yBuilt in NVIDIA ®3600 MCP with Software RAID 0,1,0+1, 5
ySupportsSoftwareRAID0,1,0+1, 5
Cooling Fans: y6 X System Fan
IntegratedLANs:
Controller yDual Marvell®88E1116 GbE PHY
IntegratedGraphics:
Controller yXGIVolariZ9s
GraphicsMemory y32MB DDR2
MassStorage System y4 x Hot-Swap SATAHDDs
Super I/O
Controller yITEIT8716F SuperI/O
Built-in I/O y1 x Serial port (COM)
y4xUSB2.0dual-portconnector(2 at front panel)
y1 x VGA connector
y2 x RJ45 LAN ports
yP/S2 Keyboardand MouseConnectors
System BIOS:
BIOS Type yPhoenix BIOS on 8Mb flash ROM
Server Management Functions: (Optional device)
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BMC Chip yH8S IPMI 2.0 controller
FailureDetection yIPMI2.0specificationofServermanagement
EventLogging y32KB Nonvolatile Memory to Log System Failure Events
RemoteManagement yFollow the IPMI2.0specificationofServer management
Environment
AmbientTemperature yOperatingTemperature:5oCto40oC
yNon-operatingTemperature:0oCto50oC
RelativeHumidity y10-80% operating Humidityat 30o C
System Dimention: y430mm x 43mm x 675 mm
Electrical Power Supply ySinglePower Supply500W

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Hardware Installation Process
Pleaseobservethesafetyinformationinchapter“ImportantSafetyInformation”
Donot expose theserverto extreme environmentalconditions.Protect it fromdust,
humidity,andheat.
Step 2-1: Chassis Removal and Installation
Step1 Pushdowntheindentationlocatedattwosidesofthechassis.
Step2 Slidetowardthetopchassiscover.
Step3 Liftupto removethetopchassiscover.
Step4 ReverseStep 1,,2,3 to replacethe chassiscover
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Step 2-2: CPU Installation
PleasemakesuretheCPUtypeandspeedthat aresupportedbythemotherboard.
Step1 Raise the metal lockinglever on thesocket.Insert the CPU withthe correct orientation.
Step2 TheCPUonlyfitsinone orientation.
Step3 Pushthemetalleverbackintolockedposition.
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Step 2-3: Heat Sink Installation
Step1 Placethe Heat Sinkon theCPU.Before putting theheat sinkontheCPU, pleasewell
remember toapply thethermalconductivitycompoundontheCPU.
Step2 Seattheheatsinkintheretentionmoduleswiththefourscrews.Installationcompleted.
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Step 2-4: Memory Installation
Step1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically intothe DIMM slot, andpush it down.
Step2. Closethe plastic clipat both edgesof theDIMM slots tolock the DIMMmodule.
NOTE! DIMM must be populated in order starting from DIMM_A1 or DIMM_C1 socket. For
dual-channel operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs.
Step3. Reversethe installation stepswhen you wishto remove theDIMM module.
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Step 2-5: PCI Expansion Card Installation
GS-R1231-RHprovidesexpansionriserslotsfortwoPCI-Ex16slot.Toinstalltheperipheral,pleasego
throughthefollowingsteps.
Note!!Beforeinstallingthe expansion card,please checkthe card size limitation.Size limitationfor
standardrisercardis182mm; andthesizelimitationforlowprofilerisercardis182mm.
Step1 Loosentheriserbracket screws.
Step2 Lifttheriserbracketslightly,thenpullitoutfromtheserverchassis.
Step3 Aligntheexpansioncardwiththeguidinggroove.Slidetheexpansioncardintotheslotuntilthe
cardfirmly seats.
Step4 Aligntheriserbrackettothesystemmodule.
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Step 2-6: Hard Disk Drive Installation
Step1 Pressthereleasebutton.
Step2 Pulltheblankoutofthedrivebay.
Step3 Slideharddiskintoblank.
Step4 Secure it with screws.
Step5 Slidetheblankintothebayuntilitlocksintoplace.Connectcableandpower.
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Guiding groove
Step 2-7: FAN Duct Removal and Installation
Step1 Alignthefanductwiththeguidinggroove.Pushdownthefanductintosystemntilthe
itsfirmlyseats.

SystemAppearance
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3-1:FrontView of GS-R1231-RH
Chapter 3 Appearance of GS-R1231-RH
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Hot-Swap SATA HDDs
USB connectors
Front panel switch and LEDs
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3-2:Rear View ofGS-R1231-RH
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Power cord
Mouse connector
Keyboard connector
COM port
VGAport
USB connectors
RJ45 LAN ports
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3-3: Switch and LED Indicators Introduction
Power
NMI Switch
LAN1/2Activities
ID BTN&LED
SystemLED
HDD
ResetSwitch
Name
Power
SYS
(System)
HDD
LAN1
Activity
LAN2
Activity
ID
(Identification)
Color Condition Description
Green On Power On
Green Blink Sleep(S1)
-- Off PowerOff (S4)
Amber Blink SystemReady butdegraded,CPU Failed,
DIMM Killed
Amber On CriticalAlarm:CriticalPower Module Failure,
CriticalFANs Failure,Voltage(PowerSupply)
CriticalTeemperatureandVoltage
-- Off Systemhealthy.
Green Blink Hard Disk DriveAccess
-- Off NoAccess and No HDD Fault
Green On LAN Link / No access
Green Blink LAN access
-- Off Idle
Green On LAN Link / No access
Green Blink LAN access
-- Off Idle
Blue On Untiselectedforidentification
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LEDDescription
3-4: LAN LED Description
Color Condition Description
Green ON LAN Link / noAccess
Green BLINK LAN Access
- OFF Idle
- OFF 10Mbpsconnection
Green ON 100Mbpsconnection
Green BLINK Portidentificationwith10or100Mbpsconnection
Yellow ON 1Gbpsconnection
Yellow BLINK Portidentificationwith1Gbpsconnection
Name
LAN
Link/Activity
10 LAN
Speed
100 LAN
Speed
GbE LAN
Speed