Supermicro SUPERSERVER 5015P-8R User manual

SUPERSERVER 5015P-8(R)
SUPERSERVER 5015P-T(R)
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 SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/
5015P-T(R). Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced
technicians only.
The SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) is a high-end server based on the
SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R) 1U rackmount chassis and the Super PDSMP-8/
PDSMP-i, a single processor serverboard that supports Intel®Pentium®D, Pentium
4 Extreme, Pentium 4 or Celeron®D processors.
Note: The "(R)" indicates a redundant power supply configuration.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the serv-
er system and describes the main features of the PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i serverboard
and the SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R) chassis, which comprise the SuperServer
5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R).
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5015P-
8(R)/5015P-T(R) into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to pow-
ering 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
SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R).
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i 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 SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R)
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when install-
ing, removing or reconfiguring Serial ATA 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 POST Messages
Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C: Software Installation
Appendix D: System Specifications

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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 ................................................................... 2-8
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..................................................................... 2-10
Chapter 3: System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1
UID ........................................................................................................... 3-1
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
UID ........................................................................................................... 3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail .................................................................................... 3-2
NIC2 ......................................................................................................... 3-2
NIC1 ......................................................................................................... 3-2
HDD .......................................................................................................... 3-3
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-3
3-4 SCSI/Serial ATA 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 ......................................................................................................... 5-6
5-5 Installing Memory............................................................................................. 5-7
5-6 Adding PCI Cards............................................................................................ 5-9
5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10
PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i Layout..................................................................... 5-10
PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i 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 ............................................................................................ 5-12
HDD LED .............................................................................................. 5-13
NIC1/NIC2 LEDs ................................................................................... 5-13
Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 5-13
Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-13
UID Button & UID LED ......................................................................... 5-14
Power Button ........................................................................................ 5-14
JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ....................................................................... 5-14
Chassis Intrusion..................................................................................... 5-14
Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1)................................................................ 5-15
Universal Serial Bus Headers ................................................................. 5-15
Fan Headers............................................................................................ 5-15
Power LED/Speaker................................................................................ 5-16
Wake-On-Ring ......................................................................................... 5-16
Wake-On-LAN ......................................................................................... 5-16
SMB ........................................................................................................ 5-17
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ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ......................................... 5-17
Serial Ports.............................................................................................. 5-17
5-9 Jumper Settings............................................................................................. 5-18
Explanation of Jumpers........................................................................... 5-18
CMOS Clear ............................................................................................ 5-18
JLAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................. 5-18
VGA Enable/Disable................................................................................ 5-19
SMBus to PCI Slots ............................................................................... 5-19
SCSI Enable/Disable............................................................................... 5-19
Watch Dog............................................................................................... 5-19
Compact Flash Master/Slave .................................................................. 5-20
Power Force On ..................................................................................... 5-20
5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-20
JLAN LEDs.............................................................................................. 5-20
SCSI Activity LEDs ................................................................................. 5-20
LE1 LED ................................................................................................. 5-21
Unit Identifier (UID) ................................................................................. 5-21
5-11 Floppy, IDE and SCSI Drive Connections..................................................... 5-22
Floppy Connector .................................................................................... 5-22
IDE Connectors ....................................................................................... 5-23
SCSI Connectors ................................................................................... 5-24
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 Cooling Fans............................................................... 6-3
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal........................................................................ 6-4
Accessing the Drive Bays ........................................................................ 6-4
SCSI/SATA Drive Installation..................................................................... 6-5
DVD/CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ............................................ 6-7
6-5 Power Supply................................................................................................... 6-8
5015P-8R/5015P-TR: Power Supply Failure ............................................ 6-8
5015P-8R/5015P-TR: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ................ 6-8
5015P-8/5015P-T: Power Supply Failure.................................................. 6-9
5015P-8/5015P-T: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply...................... 6-9
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Chapter 7: BIOS
7-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 Running Setup ................................................................................................ 7-2
7-3 Main BIOS Setup ............................................................................................ 7-2
7-4 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................. 7-7
7-5 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-18
7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-20
7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-21
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages ......................................................................... A-1
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes............................................................................... B-1
Appendix C: Software Installation ............................................................................ C-1
Appendix D: System Specifications ......................................................................... D-1

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) is a high-end server comprised of two
main subsystems: the SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R) 1U server chassis and
the PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i single processor serverboard. Please refer to our web
site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the
SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) (www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R), as listed below:
 One (1) slim floppy drive [FPD-TEAC-S(B)]
 One (1) slim 8x DVD/24x CD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824(B)]
 Three (3) 4-cm counter-rotating chassis cooling fans (FAN-0085)
 One (1) front control panel cable
 One (1) rackmount kit (CSE-PT51)
 Riser Cards: (see section 5-6 for details)
One (1) riser card (CSE-RR1U-X) for PCI-X add-on card
One (1) riser card (CSE-RR1U-XR) for PCI-X add-on card
One (1) riser card (CSE-RR1U-ER) for PCI-E add-on card
 SCSI Accessories [5015P-8(R) only]
Four (4) SCA SCSI hard drive carriers (CSE-PT-39(B))
One (1) SCSI backplane (CSE-SCA-814S)
One (1) Ultra320 SCSI cable (CBL-0063)
 Serial ATA Accessories [5015P-T(R) only]
One (1) Serial ATA backplane (CSE-SAS-816A)
One (1) SATA 4-lane cable (CBL-0096)
Four (4) SATA drive carriers [CSE-PT39(B)]
 One (1) passive heatsink for 1U systems (SNK-P0016)
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) lies the PDSMP-8/PDSMP-
i, a single processor serverboard based on Intel's E7230 chipset. Below are the
main features of the PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of
the chipset).
Processors
The PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i supports single Intel Pentium®D, Pentium 4 Extreme, Pen-
tium 4 or Celeron®D processors type processors. Please refer to the serverboard
description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
Memory
The PDSMP-8/PDSMP-i has four 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to
8 GB of unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM. Memory can
be installed in either a single or a dual channel (interleaved) configuration, which
requires modules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs. Please refer
to Chapter 5 for details on installing memory.
SCSI Subsystem [5015P-8(R)]
The PDSMP-8 includes onboard Adaptec AIC-7902 dual-channel SCSI controller,
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.
 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
 SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) User's Manual
Note: (B) indicates the item is available in black.

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Serial ATA [5015P-T(R)]
The PDSMP-i uses an SATA controller integrated in the ICH7R portion of the
chipset to provide a four-port Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
supported. The SATA drives are hot-swappable units.
Notes: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability and RAID function of the Serial ATA drives.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
One floppy drive controller and a single-channel ATA/100 controller are provided to
support up to two IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. A second IDE slot can be used
for compact flash cards (only). 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. An external SCSI port is also included on the PDSMP-8.
ATI Graphics Controller
Both serverboards feature an integrated ATI video controller based on the Rage
XL graphics chip. Rage XL fully supports sideband addressing and AGP texturing.
This onboard graphics package can provide a bandwidth of up to 512 MB/sec over
a 32-bit graphics memory bus.
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 SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) is built upon the SC816S-400(R)/
SC816T-400(R) 1U server chassis. The following is a general outline of the main
features of the SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R) chassis.
System Power
The 5015P-8 and the 5015P-T feature a single 400W cold-swap power supply.
Power must be removed from the system before servicing or replacing the power
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The 5015P-8(R) and the 5015P-T(R) feature a redundant 400W hot-swap power
supply. Power does not need to be removed from the system before servicing or
replacing one of the two power supply modules.
SCSI/Serial ATA Subsystem
The SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R) chassis was designed to support four SCSI/
Serial ATA 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 SCSI/SATA drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
The 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) accommodates the the use of one standard size 133
MHz PCI-X or PCI-Express x4 add-on card and one low profile 100 MHz PCI-X
add-on card (all with riser cards). See Section 5-6 for details.
Front Control Panel
The SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R)'s control panel provides you with system
monitoring and control. LEDs indicate UID, system power, HDD activity, network
activity (2) and overheat/fan failure. A main power button and a UID button are
also included.
I/O Backplane
Ports on the I/O backplane include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, PS/2
mouse and keyboard ports, two gigabit Ethernet ports and a UID button/LED. A
SCSI port is also included on the SC816S-400(R).
Cooling System
The SC816S-400(R)/SC816T-400(R) chassis has an innovative cooling design that
features three 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 (see Chapter
7) that allows chassis fan speed to be determined by system temperature [recom-
mended setting is "3-pin (Server)]. The power supply module(s) also includes a
cooling fan.

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Figure 1-1. Intel E7230 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
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LGA775_PROCESSOR
ICH7R
USB
PORT_0~7
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LPC I/O
PRI_IDE
VRM 10.1
CTRL
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LPC
PCI_32_BUS
DDR2_667/533
VRM V10.1
SMBUS
ATI VGA
DIMM_CHA
S-ATA/300
4 x SATA
CK410 CLK
PXH
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PORTS
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W83627HF
FSB: 1066/800/533MHz
LPC
USB 2.0/1.1
PCIE_x4
1_PCIX-E
(X4)SLOT
B
PCIX BUS(133 MHZ)
SLOT
1_PCIX-133
SCSI
1_PCIX-100
PCIX BUS(100 MHZ)
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1-4 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro 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: Super Micro 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: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
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

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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/
5015P-T(R) 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, pro-
cessors, 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 SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) 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 5015P-8(R)/5015P-
T(R). 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 SuperServer 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) 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
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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).
- This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices
acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display
Units.
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 drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-
ing 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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Warnings and Precautions!

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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 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) 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)