Supero AS-1041M-T2 Plus User manual

AS1021M-T2+
USER’S MANUAL
1.0a
SUPER ®

Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, you may not
copy any part of this document.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies
referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark
holders.
Copyright © 2007 by SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC.
All rights reserved.
Printed in the United States of America
Manual Revision 1.0a
Release Date: June 6, 2007
The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate.
The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document,
makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any
person or organization of the updates. Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this
manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com.
SUPER MICRO COMPUTER reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this
manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software, if any, and documenta-
tion may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any
medium or machine without prior written consent.
IN NO EVENT WILL SUPER MICRO COMPUTER BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE
OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN PARTICULAR, SUPER MICRO SHALL NOT HAVE
LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE
PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING, REPLACING, INTEGRATING, INSTALLING
OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA.
Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa
Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall
be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Super Micro's total liability for
all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your
own expense.

iii
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 AS1021M-T2+. Installation
and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The AS1021M-T2+ is a 1U server based on the SC815TQ-560C rackmount chassis
and the Super H8DME-2, a dual processor serverboard that supports AMD Socket
F type processors and up to 32 GB of registered ECC DDR2-667/533 or up to 64
GB of registered ECC DDR2-400 SDRAM.
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 H8DME-2 serverboard and
the SC815TQ-560C chassis, which comprise the AS1021M-T2+.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the AS1021M-T2+ 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
located throughout the system.

AS1021M-T2+ User's Manual
iv
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
AS1021M-T2+.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DME-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 SC815TQ-560C server chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or
reconfiguring SATA 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

v
Preface
Notes

vi
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 Super Micro .................................................................................. 1-5
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
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
AS1021M-T2+ User's Manual

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 ......................................................................................... 5-10
5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-11
H8DME-2 Layout .................................................................................... 5-11
H8DME-2 Quick Reference ................................................................... 5-12
5-8 Connector Definitions ................................................................................... 5-13
ATX Power Connector ........................................................................... 5-13
Processor Power Connector .................................................................. 5-13
Auxiliary Power Connector ..................................................................... 5-13
Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-13
NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-13
Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-13
HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-14
NIC1/NIC2 LEDs .................................................................................... 5-14
Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 5-14
Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-14
Reset Button .......................................................................................... 5-15
Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-15
Universal Serial Bus Ports ..................................................................... 5-15
Universal Serial Bus Headers ................................................................ 5-15
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ......................................... 5-16
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-16
Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-16
JLAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ...................................................................... 5-16
Power LED/Speaker ............................................................................... 5-17
vii
Table of Contents

viii
Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 5-17
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-17
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-17
Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-18
Power Supply I2C Header ...................................................................... 5-18
SMBus Header ....................................................................................... 5-18
3rd Power Supply Alarm Header ........................................................... 5-18
Power Fail Alarm Reset Header ............................................................ 5-19
Compact Flash Power Header ............................................................... 5-19
SGPIO .................................................................................................... 5-19
5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-20
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-20
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-20
3rd Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable ....................................... 5-20
I2C to PCI Enable/Disable ...................................................................... 5-21
Watch Dog ............................................................................................. 5-21
Onboard Speaker Enable/Disable ......................................................... 5-22
PCI-X Slot Speed ................................................................................... 5-22
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-22
Compact Flash Master/Slave ................................................................. 5-22
5-10 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-23
JLAN LEDs ............................................................................................. 5-23
+3.3V Standby LED ............................................................................... 5-23
5-11 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections ................................................... 5-24
Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-24
IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 5-25
SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 5-25
5-12 Enabling SATA RAID .................................................................................... 5-26
5-13 Installing Additional 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 and Air Shroud ......................................................................... 6-3
System Fan Failure .................................................................................. 6-3
Replacing System Cooling Fans .............................................................. 6-3
Installing the Air Shroud ........................................................................... 6-4
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ...................................................................... 6-6
Removing the Front Bezel ....................................................................... 6-6
AS1021M-T2+ User's Manual

Table of Contents
ix
Accessing the Drive Bays ........................................................................ 6-6
SATA Drive Installation ............................................................................. 6-7
DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation ................................................. 6-9
6-5 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 6-10
Power Supply Failure ............................................................................. 6-10
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ................................................. 6-10
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
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
Appendix C: System Specifications

Notes
x
AS1021M-T2+ User's Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The AS1021M-T2+ is a 1U server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC815TQ-
560C server chassis and the H8DME-2 dual processor serverboard. Please refer to
our web site for information on operating systems and processors that have been
certified for use with the AS1021M-T2+ (www.supermicro.com/aplus).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the AS1021M-T2+, as listed below:
 Four (4) sets of 4-cm fans (FAN-0086L)
 One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-00026-1)
 One (1) front control panel cable (CBL-0087)
 One (1) rackmount kit (CSE-PT51L)
 Riser Cards: (see Section 5-6 for details)
One (1) riser card (CSE-RR1U-E8) for PCI-Express x8 add-on card
 SATA Accessories
One (1) SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-815TQ)
One (1) SATA data cable, 35-cm (CBL-0061L)
One (1) SATA data cable, 2-ft (CBL-0044L)
One (1) SATA LED cable (CBL-0157L)
Four (4) SATA drive carriers [CSE-PT39(B)]
Two (2) SATA data cables, 48-cm (CBL-0178L)
 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
Optional
 One (1) slim floppy drive [FPD-TEAC-S(B)]
 One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824(B)]
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1

1-2
AS1021M-T2+ User's Manual
1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the AS1021M-T2+ lies the H8DME-2, a dual processor serverboard
based on nVidia's MCP55 Pro chipset. Below are the main features of the H8DME-2
(see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).
Processors
The H8DME-2 supports single or dual AMD Socket F type processors. Please
refer to the serverboard description pages on our website for a complete listing of
supported processors.
Memory
The H8DME-2 has sixteen 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 32 GB of
registered ECC DDR2-667 or DDR2-533 or up to 64 GB of registered ECC DDR2-
400 SDRAM. The memory must be installed to provide an interleaved configuration,
which requires modules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs. Please
refer to the Installing Memory section for details.
Serial ATA
An on-chip SATA controller is integrated into the H8DME-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.
PCI Expansion Slots
The H8DME-2 has two (2) PCI-Express x8 slots, two (2) PCI-X 133 MHz slots,
two (2) PCI-X 100 MHz slots and one (1) low-profile SIM slot (for IPMI card). One
standard size PCI-Express x8 add-on card (with included riser card) may be used
with the server.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
One floppy drive controller and an ATA/133 controller are provided to support floppy
and 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.

1-3
Chapter 1: Introduction
ATI Graphics Controller
The H8DME-2 features an integrated ATI video controller based on the 16 MB
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 AS1021M-T2+ is a high-end, scaleable server platform built upon the SC815TQ-
560C 1U server chassis. The following is a general outline of the main features of
the SC815TQ-560C chassis.
System Power
The SC815TQ-560C features a single 560W power supply. Power must be removed
from the system before servicing or replacing the power supply.
SATA Subsystem
The SC815TQ-560C chassis was designed to support four SATA 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 drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
One standard size PCI-Express add-on card may be used with the SC815TQ-560C
chassis.
Control Panel
The control panel on the SC815TQ-560C provides you with system monitoring and
control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity (2) and over-
heat/fan failure. A main power button and system reset button is also included.

1-4
AS1021M-T2+ User's Manual
I/O Backplane
The SC815TQ-560C is an 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 SC815TQ-560C chassis has an innovative cooling design that features five sets
of 4-cm 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.
Figure 1-1. nVidia MCP55 Pro Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
nVidia
MCP55Pro
AMD Socket F
CPU2
16 x 16 HT link (1 GHz) 128- bit data+ 16-bit ECCDDR2-667/533/400 DDR 2- 667/533/400
SATA Ports (6)
IDE (ATA133)
USB Ports (6)
S I/O BIOS
Floppy Kybd/
Mouse
Serial Ports
(2)
AMD Socket F
CPU1
128- bit data+ 16-bi t ECC
NEC
uPD720400
LPC
DIMM 3A
IPMI
ATI ES1000
Slot 6: PCI-E x8
16 x 16 HT link (1 GHz)
Slot 1: PCI-X 100 MHz
PCI-X Ch A
DIMM 1A
DIMM 3A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 3B DIMM 3B
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
Slot 5: PCI-E x8
PCI-Exp Bus
PCI Bus
Slot 2: PCI-X 100 MHz
Slot 3: PCI-X 133 MHz
Slot 4: PCI-X 133 MHz
PCI-X Ch B

1-5
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-4 Contacting Super Micro
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, 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

1-6
AS1021M-T2+ User's Manual
Notes

Chapter 2: Server Installation
2-1
Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your AS1021M-T2+ 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 AS1021M-T2+ 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 AS1021M-T2+. 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 AS1021M-T2+ was shipped in should include two sets of rail assem-
blies, 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.

2-2
AS1021M-T2+ User's Manual
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 ac-
cording 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.
!!
Warnings and Precautions!

Chapter 2: Server Installation
2-3
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
strips, etc.).

2-4
AS1021M-T2+ User's Manual
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the AS1021M-T2+ 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)