Supermicro AS-1041M-82 User manual

AS1041M-T2
AS1041M-82
USER’S MANUAL
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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the AS1041M-T2/1041M-82.
Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians
only.
The AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 is a high-end server based on the SC818TQ+-1000/
SC818S+-1000 1U rackmount chassis and the H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+, a quad
processor serverboard that supports AMD Socket F type processors and up to
32 GB of registered ECC DDR2-667/533 or 64 GB of registered ECC DDR2-400
SDRAM. Please refer to our website for details on supported processors (www.
supermicro.com/aplus).
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
server system and describes the main features of the H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+
serverboard and the SC818TQ+-1000/SC818S+-1000 chassis, which comprise the
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the AS1041M-T2/1041M-82
into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system.
If your server was ordered without processor and memory components, this chapter
will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
Chapter 3: System Interface
Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and
information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
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Chapter 4: System Safety
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
AS1041M-T2/1041M-82.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+ serverboard,
including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer
to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when
reconfiguring the serverboard.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC818TQ+-1000/SC818S+-1000
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when install-
ing, removing or reconfiguring SATA/SCSI or peripheral drives and when replacing
system power supply modules and cooling fans.
Chapter 7: BIOS
The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-
tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
Appendix C: System Specifications
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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Server Installation
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System ................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ........................................................................................ 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location ...................................................................... 2-2
Rack Precautions ..................................................................................... 2-2
Server Precautions ................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ................................................................ 2-3
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ................................................................... 2-7
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ....................................................................... 2-9
Chapter 3: System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1
Reset ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail .................................................................................... 3-2
NIC2 ......................................................................................................... 3-2
NIC1 ......................................................................................................... 3-2
HDD .......................................................................................................... 3-2
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-3
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs ......................................................................................... 3-3
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Chapter 4: System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1
4-2 General Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-2
4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................ 4-3
4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1 Handling the Serverboard .............................................................................. 5-1
5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 5-2
5-3 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 5-5
Connecting Data Cables .......................................................................... 5-5
Connecting Power Cables ....................................................................... 5-5
Connecting the Control Panel .................................................................. 5-6
5-4 I/O Ports ......................................................................................................... 5-7
5-5 Installing Memory ........................................................................................... 5-7
5-6 Adding PCI Cards ........................................................................................... 5-9
5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10
H8QM8-2+/H8QME-2+ Layout ............................................................... 5-10
H8QM8-2+/H8QME-2+ Quick Reference ............................................... 5-11
5-8 Connector Definitions ................................................................................... 5-12
ATX Power Connector ........................................................................... 5-12
Processor Power Connector .................................................................. 5-12
NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-12
Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-13
HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
NIC1 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
NIC2 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 5-13
Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-14
Reset Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ............................................................... 5-14
USB Headers ......................................................................................... 5-15
Serial Port .............................................................................................. 5-15
Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-15
Chipset Fan Headers ............................................................................. 5-15
Power LED/Keylock/Speaker ................................................................. 5-16
PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Ports .......................................................... 5-16
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-16
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Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 5-16
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-17
Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-17
SMB Power Header ............................................................................... 5-17
3rd Power Supply Alarm Reset Header ................................................. 5-17
JLAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ...................................................................... 5-18
Compact Flash Power Headers ............................................................. 5-18
3rd Power Supply Fail Detect Header ................................................... 5-18
SGPIO .................................................................................................... 5-18
5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-19
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-19
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-19
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-20
JLAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................. 5-20
SCSI Controller Enable/Disable ............................................................. 5-20
SCSI Termination Enable/Disable .......................................................... 5-20
Compact Flash Master/Slave ................................................................. 5-21
Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-20
5-10 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-21
JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs ............................................................................... 5-21
Onboard Power LED .............................................................................. 5-22
5-11 Floppy, IDE, SCSI and SATA Drive Connections ......................................... 5-23
Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-23
IDE Connector ........................................................................................ 5-24
SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 5-24
SCSI Connectors ................................................................................... 5-25
5-12 Enabling SATA RAID .................................................................................... 5-26
5-13 Installing Software Drivers ............................................................................ 5-28
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 6-1
6-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-2
6-3 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-3
System Fan Failure .................................................................................. 6-3
Replacing System Fans ........................................................................... 6-3
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ...................................................................... 6-4
6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-9
Power Supply Failure ............................................................................... 6-9
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ................................................... 6-9
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Chapter 7: BIOS
7-1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-2
7-3 Advanced Settings Menu ............................................................................... 7-2
7-4 Boot Menu .................................................................................................... 7-16
7-5 Security Menu ............................................................................................... 7-17
7-6 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-18
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes ...................................................................... A-1
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes .......................................................... B-1
Appendix C: System Specifications ........................................................................ C-1

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 is a high-end server comprised of two main subsys-
tems: the SC818TQ+-1000/SC818S+-1000 1U server chassis and the H8QME-2+/
H8QM8-2+ quad processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information
on operating systems that have been certified for use with the 1041M-T2/1041M-82
(www.supermicro.com/aplus).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 1041M-T2/1041M-82, as listed below:
 One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824(B)]
 Six (6) sets of 40-mm counter-rotating fans (FAN-0086)
 One (1) front control panel cable (CBL-0087)
 One (1) rackmount kit
 One (1) riser card for x16 PCI-E add-on card (CSE-RR1U-E16)
 SATA Accessories (1041M-T2 only)
One (1) SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-818TQ)
Three (3) SATA data cables (CBL-0044L)
One (1) SGPIO cable (CBL-0157L)
Three (3) SATA drive carriers (CSE-PT39)
 SCSI Accessories (1041M-82 only)
Three (3) SCA SCSI hard drive carriers (CSE-PT39)
One (1) SCSI backplane (CSE-SCA-818S)
One (1) Ultra320 SCSI cable (CBL-0063L)
 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the 1041M-T2/1041M-82 lies the H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+, a quad
processor serverboard based on the nVidia MCP55 Pro and AMD-8132 chipsets.
Below are the main features of the H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+ (see Figure 1-1 for a
block diagram of the chipset).
Processors
The H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+ supports dual or quad AMD Socket F type processors.
Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete
listing of supported processors.
Memory
The H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+ has sixteen 240-pin DIMM slots supporting up to 32
GB of registered ECC DDR2-667/533 SDRAM or 64 GB of registered ECC DDR2-
400 SDRAM. The memory is supported on both interleaved and non-interleaved
configurations. Please refer to Section 5-5 for details.
Serial ATA Subsystem
An on-chip (MCP55) SATA controller is integrated into the H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+
to provide a six-port, 3 Gb/sec Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5
and JBOD supported. The SATA drives are hot-swappable units.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability and RAID function of the Serial ATA drives.
SCSI Subsystem (1041M-82)
The H8QM8-2+ includes an onboard Adaptec AIC-7902 dual-channel SCSI control-
ler, which supports four 80-pin SCA Ultra320 SCSI hard drives. (Standard 1" drives
are supported. SCA = Single Connection Attachment.) The SCSI drives are con-
nected to an SCA backplane that provides power, bus termination and configuration
settings. The SCSI drives are hot-swappable units.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability and RAID function of the Serial ATA drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
The H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+ has one x16 PCI-Express slot. One standard size
(full-height, full-length) expansion card may be used with the server. See Section
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Onboard Controllers/Ports
One floppy drive controller and one onboard ATA/100 controller are provided to
support up to two IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports
include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and
keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
ATI Graphics Controller
The H8QME-2+/H8QM8-2+ features an integrated ATI video controller based on the
ES1000 graphics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifically for servers, featuring
low power consumption, high reliability and superior longevity.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni-
tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
1-3 Server Chassis Features
The AS1041M-T2/1041M-82 is a high-end, scaleable server platform built upon the
SC818TQ+-1000/SC818S+-1000 1U server chassis. The following is a general
outline of the main features of the SC818TQ+-1000/SC818S+-1000 chassis.
System Power
The SC818TQ+-1000/SC818S+-1000 features a single, cold-swappable 1000W
power supply. Power must be removed from the system before servicing or replac-
ing the power supply.
SATA/SCSI Drives
The SC818TQ+-1000/SC818S+-1000 chassis was designed to support three SATA
(1041M-T2) or SCSI (1041M-82) hard drives, which are hot-swappable units.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability of the SATA/SCSI drives.

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PCI Expansion Slots
One standard size PCI-E add-on card may be used with the SC818TQ+-1000/
SC818S+-1000 chassis. See section 5-6 for details.
Front Control Panel
The SC818TQ+-1000/SC818S+-1000's control panel provides you with system
monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity
(2) and overheat/fan failure. A main power button and system reset button is also
included.
I/O Backplane
The SC818TQ+-1000/SC818S+-1000 is an extended ATX form factor chassis that is
designed to be used in a 1U rackmount configuration. Ports on the I/O backplane
include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard
ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
Cooling System
The SC818TQ+-1000/SC818S+-1000 chassis has an innovative cooling design
that features six sets of 40-mm counter-rotating fans located in the middle section
of the chassis. There is a "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in BIOS that allows
chassis fan speed to be determined by system temperature. The power supply
module also includes a cooling fan.

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Figure 1-1. nVidia MCP55 Pro/AMD-8132 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
nVidia
MCP55
Pro
AMD Socket F Type
Processor (CPU2)
16 x 16 HT link (1 GHz)
DDR2-667/533/400 DDR2-667/533/400
SATA Ports (6)
IDE (ATA133)
USB Ports (4)
S I/O BIOS
Floppy Kybd /
Mouse
Serial Port
(1)
AMD Socket F Type
Processor (CPU1)
AIC 7902W
PCI-X
CH A
SCSI
Ports (2)
LPC
IPMI
ATI
ES 1000
AMD-8132
AMD Socket F Type
Processor (CPU3)
AMD Socket F Type
Processor (CPU4)
16 x 16 HT link(1 GHz)
Gb LAN Ports (2)
PCI-X
CH B
Slot #6: x16 PCI-E
PCI-E
SIMSO SATA
UDMA133
USB 2.0
DIMMC 2A
DIMMC2B
DIMMC1A
DIMMC1B
DIMMA 2A
DIMMA 2B
DIMMA 1A
DIMMA 1B
DIMMB 1B
DIMMB 1A
DIMMB 2B
DIMMB 2A
DIMMD 1B
DIMMD1A
DIMMD2B
DIMMD2A

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

Chapter 2: Server Installation
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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 1041M-T2/1041M-82 up
and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have
the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes
that your system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If
your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, system
memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details
on installing specific components.
2-2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the 1041M-T2/1041M-82 was shipped in and note if
it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should file a
damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the 1041M-T2/1041M-
82. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid
areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. You
will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Be sure to read the Rack
and Server Precautions in the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the 1041M-T2/1041M-82 was shipped in should include two sets of rail
assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to
install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete
the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this section
in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections
that follow.

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Choosing a Setup Location
- Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front
door completely (~25 inches).
- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow
for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
- This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated
equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
Rack Precautions
- Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to
the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
- In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.
- In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
- Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the
rack.
- You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more
simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
- Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.
- Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the
rails.
- Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then
work up.
- Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.
-Allow the hot plug SATA/SCSI drives and power supply modules to cool before
touching them.
-
Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the serv-
ers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
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Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-
ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the
room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-
ture (Tmra).
Reduced Airflow
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required
for safe operation is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself
should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec-
tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power
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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the 1041M-T2/1041M-82 into a rack
unit with the rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted into a
rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack
units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.
You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit
you are using.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
You should have received two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each
assembly consists of two sections: an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly
to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack
itself (see Figure 2-1). Two pairs of short brackets to be used on the front side of
the outer rails are also included.
Installing the Inner Rails
Both the left and right side inner rails have been pre-attached to the chassis.
Proceed to the next step. A
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
(right side rail shown)