Supero AS-4021M-32R User manual

AS4021M-32R
USER’S MANUAL
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Release Date: March 17, 2007
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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 4021M-32R server. Installa-
tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The 4021M-32R is a high-end server based on the SC745TQ-R800 tower/4U
rackmount chassis and the H8DM3-2, a dual processor serverboard that supports
AMD OpteronTM 2000 Series Socket F type processors and up to 32 GB of DDR2-
667/533/400 registered ECC 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 H8DM3-2 serverboard and
the SC745TQ-R800chassis, which comprise the 4021M-32R .
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the 4021M-32R 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 se ctions 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
4021M-32R.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DM3-2 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 SC745TQ-R800 server chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or
reconfiguring SAS or peripheral drives and when replacing a system power supply
or cooling fan.
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 ................................................................................ 1-4
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 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
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 ....................................................................... 2-9
Chapter 3: System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-1
Reset ........................................................................................................ 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-2
HDD .......................................................................................................... 3-2
NIC1 ......................................................................................................... 3-2
NIC2 ......................................................................................................... 3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail .................................................................................... 3-2
Power Fail ................................................................................................ 3-3
3-4 SAS Drive Carrier LEDs ................................................................................. 3-3
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
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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
H8DM3-2 Layout .................................................................................... 5-11
H8DM3-2 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
HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-14
NIC1 LED ............................................................................................... 5-14
NIC2 LED ............................................................................................... 5-14
Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 5-14
Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-14
Reset Button .......................................................................................... 5-15
Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-15
USB Ports .............................................................................................. 5-15
USB Headers ......................................................................................... 5-15
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports .................................................. 5-16
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-16
Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-16
Power LED/Speaker/Keylock ................................................................. 5-17
Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 5-17
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-17
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-17
Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-18
Power Supply I2C Header ...................................................................... 5-18
LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ......................................................................... 5-18
Power Supply Fail Alarm Reset Header ................................................ 5-18
Power Supply Fail Alarm Header ........................................................... 5-19
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Compact Flash Power Header ............................................................... 5-19
SGPIO .................................................................................................... 5-19
5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-20
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-20
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-20
I2C to PCI-X Enable/Disable .................................................................. 5-21
I2C to PCI-E Enable/Disable .................................................................. 5-21
Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-21
Compact Flash Master/Slave ................................................................. 5-21
PCI-X Slot Speed ................................................................................... 5-22
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-22
Power Supply Fail Detect Enable/Disable ............................................. 5-22
5-10 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-23
LAN1/LAN2 LEDs .................................................................................. 5-23
+5V Standby LED .................................................................................. 5-23
5-11 Floppy, IDE, SATA and SAS Drive Connections .......................................... 5-24
Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-24
IDE Connector ........................................................................................ 5-25
SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 5-26
SAS Ports ............................................................................................... 5-26
5-12 Installing Additional Drivers .......................................................................... 5-27
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 6-1
6-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-3
6-3 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-4
System Fan Failure .................................................................................. 6-4
Replacing Chassis Fans .......................................................................... 6-4
6-4 Drive Bay Installation ...................................................................................... 6-6
SAS Drives ............................................................................................... 6-6
Installing Components in the 5.25"/3.5" Drive Bays ................................ 6-8
6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-9
Power Supply Failure ............................................................................... 6-9
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ................................................... 6-9
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
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7-5 Security Menu ............................................................................................... 7-16
7-6 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-17
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
Appendix C: System Specifications

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The AS4021M-32R is a high-end server that is comprised of two main subsystems:
the SC745TQ-R800 tower/4U server chassis and the H8DM3-2 dual AMD processor
serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that
have been certified for use with the 4021M-32R (www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 4021M-32R, as listed below:
 Three (3) 8-cm hot-swap chassis fans (FAN-0072L)
 Two (2) 8-cm hot-swap exhaust fans (FAN-0081L)
 One (1) air shroud (CSE-PT0123)
 Two (2) CPU passive heatsinks (SNK-P0023P)
One (1) floppy disk drive, optional (FPD-PNSC-W1.44MB)
 Three (3) 4 to 3-pin fan cables (CBL-0209L)
 One (1) front control panel cable (CBL-0087)
 One (1) rackmount kit (CSE-PT26)
 SAS Accessories
One (1) SAS backplane (CSE-SAS-743TQ)
Two (2) iPass cables (CBL-0119L-02)
Eight (8) hot-swap hard drive carriers (CSE-PT17)*
 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
*The 4021M-32R is available in white and black; a "V" or a "03" following a part
number indicates silver and a "B" or a "01" indicates black.
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the 4021M-32R lies the H8DM3-2, a dual processor serverboard
based on the nVidia MCP55 Pro chipset and designed to provide maximum perfor-
mance. Below are the main features of the H8DM3-2. (See Figure 1-1 for a block
diagram of the MCP55 Pro chipset).
Processors
The H8DM3-2 supports single or dual AMD Opteron 2000 Series, Socket F type
processors. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for
a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com/aplus).
Memory
The H8DM3-2 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 32 GB of DDR2-
667/533/400 registered ECC SDRAM The memory operates in an interleaved
configuration and requires requires modules of the same size and speed to be
installed two at a time. See Chapter 5 Section 5 for details.
SAS
An LSI 1068E SAS controller is integrated into the H8DM3-2 to provide an eight-
port SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 10 and JBOD
supported. (Optional RAID 5 support is available with the I-Button installed.) The
SAS 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 SAS drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
The H8DM3-2 has six PCI expansion slots, which includes two PCI-Express x8
slots, one PCI-Express x4 slot, one 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot and two 64-bit
133/100 MHz PCI-X slots.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
One floppy drive controller and one onboard ATA/133 controllers are provided to
support up to two IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports
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VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, a parallel port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard
ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
ATI Graphics Controller
The H8DM3-2 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.
Figure 1-1. nVidia MCP55 Pro/AMD-8132 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent
the features on your serverboard. See the previous pages for the
actual specifications of your serverboard.
DIMM 1B
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 1A
nVidia
MCP55Pro
AMD Socket F
CPU2
16 x 16 HT link(1 GHz) 128-bit data + 16-bit ECCDDR2-667/533/400 DDR2-667/533/400
SATA Ports (6)
ATA133 Port (1)
USB Ports (6)
S I/O BIOS
Floppy Kybd /
Mouse
Serial Ports
(2)
AMD Socket F
CPU1
128-bit data + 16- bit ECC
LPC
GLAN Ports (2)
16 x16 HT link(1 GHz)
Slot 1: PCI-X 133/100 MHz
DIMM 2B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 2A
PCI-32
Slot 3: PCI-X 133 MHz
AMD
8132
16 x 16 HT link(1 GHz)
Slot 2: PCI-X 133/100 MHz
ATI ES1000
SIMLP
H/W Monitor
Fan Conn.
Slot 4: PCI-E x4
Slot 5: PCI-E x8
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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC745TQ-R800 server
chassis.
System Power
The SC745TQ-R800 features a redundant 800W power supply composed of two
separate power modules. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace a
failed power supply without shutting down the system.
SAS Subsystem
The SC745TQ-R800 chassis was designed to support eight SAS 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 SAS drives.
Front Control Panel
The control panel on the AS4021M-32R provides you with system monitoring and
control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system over-
heat and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button are
also included. In addition, two USB ports have been incorporated into the control
panel to provide front side USB access.
I/O Backplane
The SC745TQ-R800 is an ATX form factor chassis that may be used in either a
tower or a 4U rackmount configuration. The I/O backplane provides six motherboard
expansion slots, one COM port, a parallel port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2
mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
Cooling System
The SC745TQ-R800 chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes three
8-cm hot-plug system cooling fans located in the middle section of the chassis as
well as two 8-cm hot-plug exhaust fans located at the rear of the chassis. An air
shroud channels the airflow from the system fans to efficiently cool the processor
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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, 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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Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 4021M-32R 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.
The 4021M-32R may be employed either as a tower or mounted in a rack as a 4U
rackmount chassis. If using it as a tower unit, please read the Server Precautions
in the next section and then skip ahead to Section 2-5.
2-2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the system 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 4021M-32R. 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 sec-
tion.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the system was shipped in may include two sets of rail assemblies, two
rail mounting brackets and mounting screws needed for installing the system into a
rack (optional kit). 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
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Choosing a Setup Location
- Leave enough clearance in front of the system to enable you to open the front
door completely (~25 inches).
- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the system 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 according
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 simul-
taneously 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 SAS drives and power supply units to cool before touching
them.
- Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers
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 system into a rack unit. Rack
installation requires the use of the optional rackmount kit. If the system has already
been mounted into a rack or if you are using it as a tower, 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. The following is a guideline for
installing the server into a rack with the rack rails provided in the rackmount kit.
You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit
you are using.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
The optional rackmount kit includes two rack rail assemblies. Each of these as-
semblies consist of three sections: an inner fixed chassis rail that secures to the
chassis, an outer rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself and two rail brackets,
which also attack to the rack (see Figure 2-1.) The inner and outer rails must be
detached from each other to install.
To remove the inner chassis rail, pull it out as far as possible - you should hear a
"click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail assembly and locks the
inner rail. Depress the locking tab to pull the inner rail completely out. Do this for
both assemblies (one for each side).
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
Inner rail
Outer rail
Rail brackets