Supero AOC-UINF-M2 User manual

Rev. 1.0
AOC-UINF-M2
USER'S GUIDE
SUPER ®

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AOC-UINF-M2 Add-on Card User's Guide
Manual Revision 1.0
Release Date: March 17, 2008
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview ............................................................................................................iv
Product Features................................................................................................iv
Supported Operating Systems .......................................................................................v
Required Cables.............................................................................................................v
Supported Platforms.......................................................................................................v
Motherboards ......................................................................................................v
Servers ................................................................................................................v
Contacting Supermicro...................................................................................... vii
Returning Merchandise for Service ................................................................. viii
Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines
1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines ................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 General Safety Guidelines .............................................................................. 1-1
1-3 An Important Note to Users ............................................................................ 1-2
Chapter 2 Add-on Card Components
2-1 Front Connectors and LEDs ........................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Front Connector and LED Definitions............................................................. 2-2
Chapter 3 Installation
3-1 Before Installation ........................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Hardware Installation ...................................................................................... 3-1
3-3 Windows 2003/XP/2000 Driver Installation..................................................... 3-2

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Introduction
Overview
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable
PC users who intend to integrate Supermicro's AOC-UINF-M2 Add-on Card.
Product Features
The AOC-UINF-M2 offers the following features:
Mellanox® ConnectX DDR MT25408A0-FCC-GI Controller
Low-profile UIO form factor
Dual CX4 Connectors
20Gb/s per port
PCI-e X8 2.0
RoHS compliant 5/6
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Supported Operating Systems
The AOC-UINF-M2 supports the following Operating Systems (OS):
Windows
Linux
VMWare ESX Server
Novell
Required Cables
The AOC-UINF-M2 requires CX4 copper-based cable:
Up to 10m for 20Gb/s or 20m for 10Gb/s
Supported Platforms
Motherboards
The following motherboards support the AOC-UINF-M2 add-on card.
H8SMU, PDSMU, X7DAL-E, X7DAL-E+, X7DBN, X7DBU, X7DCU, X7DWA-N,
X7DWN+, X7DWU or H8DMU+.
Servers
The following servers support the AOC-UINF-M2 add-on card.
5015M-Ni, 5015M-NT, 5015M-UR, 6015B-NT, 6015B-NTR, 6015B-U, 6015B-UR,
6015C-Ni, 6015C-NTR, 6015C-UR, 6015W-Ni, 6015W-NTR, 6015W-UR, 5025M-
UR, 6025C-UR, 6025W-NTR+, 6025W-UR, 7045A-WT, 1011M-UR, 1011M-Ni and
1021M-UR+
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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]

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Returning Merchandise for Service
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be-
fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your
vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning
to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the
outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and
handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service
is complete.
For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.
supermicro.com/support/rma/).
Whenever possible, repack the add-on card in the original Supermicro box, using
the original packaging materials. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack
the add-on card in an anti-static bag and inside the box. Make sure that there is
enough packaging material surrounding the add-on card so that it does not become
damaged during shipping.
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in-
curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.

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Chapter 1
Safety Guidelines
To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps
listed below when accessing your system or handling the components.
1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines
Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent dam-
age to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures
are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic
bag.
Handle the add-on card by its bracket only; do not touch its components, pe-
ripheral chips or gold contacts.
Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
1-2 General Safety Guidelines
Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components
from the computer.
Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the
system.
Make sure that the add-on card is securely and properly installed on the moth-
erboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.
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1-3 An Important Note to Users
All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB
Revision available at the time of publishing. The card you have received may or
may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
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Chapter 2
Add-on Card Components
2-1 Front Connectors and LEDs
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Components
1. IB Port LEDs
2. IB Connector Ports
3. Mellanox ConnectX DDR
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LNK2
LNK1
ACT2
ACT1
Port 2
Port 1
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Port 1 LEDs
LED Color Definition
ACT1 Yellow Blinking - IB activity
LNK1 Green On - Cable connected
Blinking - Connection
problem
2-2 Front Connector and LED Definitions
2. IB Ports
IB ports allow the Add-on card to connect a
maximum of two CX4 copper-based cables.
Each IB port provides up to 2Gb per second
connection speed and require CX4 copper-
based cables for maximum throughput.
The ports are designated Port 1 and Port 2.
1. IB Port LEDs
Each IB port includes two LEDs. The LEDs
indicate connection and activity. Review the
table to the right for LEDs definitions.
Port 2 LEDs
LED Color Definition
ACT2 Yellow Blinking - IB activity
LNK2 Green On - Cable con-
nected
Blinking - Connec-
tion problem

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Safety Information and Technical Specifications
Chapter 3
Installation
3-1 Before Installation
Before Installation, do the following
Power down the system.
Remove the power cord from the wall socket.
Use industry standard anti-static equipment (i.e. gloves or wrist strap) and/or
an environment that prevents accidental electrostatic discharge.
Familiarize yourself with the server, motherboard, and/or chassis documenta-
tion.
Confirm that your Operating System includes the latest updates and hotfixes.
3-2 Hardware Installation
Important note: This card is designed for UIO (Supermicro's Universal I/O) servers
and motherboards only.
Installing the Add-on Card
Remove the server cover and, if necessary, set aside any screws for later
use.
Remove the add-on card slot cover. If the case requires a screw, place the
screw aside for later use.
Position the add-on card in the slot directly over the connector and gently
push down on both sides of the card until it slides into the PCI connector.
Secure the add-on card to the chassis. If required, use the screw that you
previously removed.
Attach any necessary internal and external cables to the add-on card (see
page v for required cables).
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Replace the chassis cover.
7. Plug the power cord into the wall socket and power up the system.
3-3 Windows 2003/XP/2000 Driver Installation
Installing Windows
Insert the Supermicro driver CD into the CD-ROM drive.
A pop-up window will open, as shown below.
Click on the computer icon for the AOC-UINF-M2 add-on card.
Follow the prompts to install the Windows drivers for the AOC-UINF-M2 add-
on card.
To view the contents of the CD, click on the CD icon.
Note: The driver CD that comes with the controller also contains drivers for Linux
and VMware operating systems. To copy these drivers into your system, manually
browse the CD, and copy the driver files.
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