Supero AS2021M-UR Plus User manual

AS2021M-UR+
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 2021M-UR+. Installation
and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The AS2021M-UR+ is a high-end server based on the SC825TQ-R700U 2U rack-
mount chassis and the H8DMU+, a dual processor serverboard that supports single
or dual AMD 64-bit Socket F, Opteron 2000 type processors and up to 64 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 H8DMU+ serverboard and
the SC825TQ-R700U chassis, which comprise the 2021M-UR+.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the 2021M-UR+ 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.

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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
2021M-UR+.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8DMU+ 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 SC825TQ-R700U 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

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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 Super Micro .................................................................................. 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
Reset ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Universal Information LED ....................................................................... 3-2
NIC2 ......................................................................................................... 3-3
NIC1 ......................................................................................................... 3-3
HDD .......................................................................................................... 3-3
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-3
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs ......................................................................................... 3-3
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Chapter 4: System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1
4-2 General Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-2
4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................ 4-3
4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1 Handling the Serverboard .............................................................................. 5-1
5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 5-2
5-3 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 5-5
Connecting Data Cables .......................................................................... 5-5
Connecting Power Cables ....................................................................... 5-5
Connecting the Control Panel .................................................................. 5-6
5-4 I/O Ports ......................................................................................................... 5-7
5-5 Installing Memory ........................................................................................... 5-7
5-6 Adding PCI Expansion Cards ......................................................................... 5-9
5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10
H8DMU+ Layout .................................................................................... 5-10
H8DMU+ Quick Reference .................................................................... 5-11
5-8 Connector Definitions ................................................................................... 5-12
ATX Power Connector ........................................................................... 5-12
Processor Power Connector .................................................................. 5-12
Auxiliary Power Connector ..................................................................... 5-12
Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-12
HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
NIC1 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
NIC2 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
Universal Information LED ..................................................................... 5-13
Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-14
Reset Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-14
Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1) ............................................................... 5-14
USB Headers ......................................................................................... 5-15
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-15
Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-15
LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ......................................................................... 5-15
Power LED/Speaker ............................................................................... 5-16
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ......................................... 5-16
Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 5-16
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Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-16
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-17
Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-17
Power Supply I2C Header ...................................................................... 5-17
SMBus Header ....................................................................................... 5-17
Power Fail Alarm Reset Header ............................................................ 5-18
Compact Flash Power ............................................................................ 5-18
SGPIO .................................................................................................... 5-18
UID Button .............................................................................................. 5-18
5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-19
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-19
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-19
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-20
Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-20
Onboard Speaker Enable/Disable ......................................................... 5-20
Compact Flash Master/Slave ................................................................. 5-21
I2C to PCI-Express Enable/Disable ........................................................ 5-21
5-10 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-22
LAN1/2 LEDs ......................................................................................... 5-22
+3.3V LED .............................................................................................. 5-22
UID LED ................................................................................................. 5-22
5-11 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections ................................................... 5-23
Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-23
IDE Connector ........................................................................................ 5-24
SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 5-24
5-12 Enabling SATA RAID .................................................................................... 5-25
5-13 Installing Drivers ........................................................................................... 5-28
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 6-1
6-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-2
6-3 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-3
System Fan Failure .................................................................................. 6-3
Replacing System Fans ........................................................................... 6-3
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ...................................................................... 6-4
6-5 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 6-9
Power Supply Failure ............................................................................... 6-9
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ................................................... 6-9
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Chapter 7: BIOS
7-1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-2
7-3 Advanced Settings Menu ............................................................................... 7-2
7-4 Boot Menu .................................................................................................... 7-16
7-5 Security Menu ............................................................................................... 7-17
7-6 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-18
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
Appendix C: System Specifications

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The AS2021M-UR+ is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the
SC825TQ-R700U 2U server chassis and the H8DMU+ dual processor serverboard.
Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been
certified for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 2021M-UR+, as listed below:
 One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824(B)]
 Three (3) 8-cm hot-swap chassis fans (FAN-0094L)
 One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-00025-01)
 Two (2) passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0023P)
 Riser Cards: (see Section 5-6 for details)
One (1) CSE-R2UU-2E8R
One (1) CSE-R2UU-UA3E8
 SAS/SATA Accessories
One (1) SAS/SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-825TQ)
Two (2) SAS/SATA iPASS cables (CBL-0188L)
Eight (8) SATA drive carriers (MCP-220-00001-01)
 One (1) rackmount kit (MCP-290-00002-00)
 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
Notes: A "V" at the end of a server name indicates the chassis is silver.
The AS2021M-UR+ requires a SAS UIO card for SAS capability.
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the AS2021M-UR+ lies the H8DMU+, a dual processor serverboard
based the nVidia MCP55 Pro chipset. Below are the main features of the H8DMU+
(see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).
Processors
The H8DMU+ supports single or dual AMD 64-bit Socket F, Opteron 2000 type
processors. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for
a complete listing of supported processors.
Memory
The H8DMU+ has sixteen dual/single channel DIMM slots supporting up to 64
GB of DDR2-667/533/400 registered ECC SDRAM. Please refer to Chapter 5 for
memory speed jumper settings.
UIO
The H8DMU+ is a specially-designed serverboard that features Supermicro's UIO
(Universal I/O) technology. UIO serverboards have a PCI-Express x8 connector
that can support any one of several types of UIO card types to add SAS ports,
additional LAN ports, etc. to the serverboard. This allows the user to tailor the
serverboard to their own needs.
Serial ATA
An on-chip SATA controller is integrated into the H8DMU+ 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.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
One floppy drive controller and one onboard ATA/133 controller are provided to
support up to two IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports
include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and
keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.

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ATI Graphics Controller
The H8DMU+ features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000
graphics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifically for servers, featuring low
power consumption, high reliability and superior longevity.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni-
tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
1-3 Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC825TQ-R700U
server chassis.
System Power
The SC825TQ-R700U features a redundant 700W 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.
Serial ATA Subsystem
The SC825TQ-R700U supports up to eight 3 Gb/s Serial ATA drives. The Serial
ATA drives are hot-swappable units and are connected to a backplane that provides
power and control.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability of the Serial ATA drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
When configured as a 2021M-UR+ server, the SC825TQ-R700U suppports expan-
sion cards on both the left and right sides of the chassis:
Left side: UIO card and three PCI-Express x8 cards (with RSC-R2UU-UA3E8 riser
card.)
Right side: one PCI-E x8 card and one PCI-E x4 card in a x8 slot (with RSC-R2UU-
2E8R riser card). (Left and right refer to the side when viewed from the front of the
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Front Control Panel
The control panel on the SuperServer 2021M-UR+ provides you with system
monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activ-
ity, system overheat 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 SC825TQ-R700U is an ATX form factor chassis designed to be used in a
2U rackmount configuration. The I/O backplane provides seven low-profile PCI
expansion slots, 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 SC825TQ-R700U chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes three
8-cm hot-plug system cooling fans located in the middle section of the chassis. An
air shroud channels the airflow from the system fans to efficiently cool the processor
area of the system. The power supply module also includes a cooling fan.

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Figure 1-1. MCP55 Pro Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
DIMM 2A
nVidia MCP55Pro
AMD Socket F
Processor (CPU2)
16 x 16 HT link (1 GHz)
128-bit data + 16-bit ECC
DDR2-667/533/400 DDR2-667/533/400
PCI-E x8 Slot
SATA Ports (6)
IDE: ATA133 (1)
USB Ports (6)
S I/O BIOS
Floppy Kybd/
Mouse
Serial Ports
(2)
AMD Socket F
Processor (CPU1)
128-bit data + 16-bit ECC
LPC
DIMM 2B
IPMI
PCI-E x16 Slot
ATI ES1000
PCI-E x4 Slot
16 x 16 HT link (1 GHz)
Ethernet Ports (2)
PCI-E x8
PCI-E x16
PCI-E x4
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 4A
DIMM 4B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B

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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

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Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 2021M-UR+ 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 2021M-UR+ was shipped in and note if it was dam-
aged 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 2021M-UR+. 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. Read the Rack and Server Precautions in
the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the 2021M-UR+ 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
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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 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 SATA drives and power supply units to cool before touch-
ing 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 2021M-UR+ into a rack unit. If
the 2021M-UR+ 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. The following is a guideline for
installing the system into a rack with the rack rails provided. 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 a total of six rack rail sections with the 2021M-UR+. Two
of these sections secure directly to the 2021M-UR+ and the third (which actually
consists of two joined sections) secures directly to the rack itself. All screws and
hardware mentioned in the installation steps should be included in the hardware
kit.
Refer to Figure 2-1 to determine which rail section gets attached to the front of the
chassis and which gets attached to the rear of the chassis. (The longer of the two
is the front section. The third rail section attaches to the rack.)
Installing the Chassis Rails
Position the front and rear chassis rail sections along the side of the 2021M-UR+
making sure the screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/right specific.
Screw the front chassis rail (the long piece) securely to the side of the chassis
(see Figure 2-1, step 1). There should be two screws for each side. Repeat this
procedure for the other rail on the opposite side of the chassis. Then attach the
two rear chassis rails to the chassis in the same manner, again keeping in mind
that the rails are left/right specific. (You will also need to attach the rail brackets
when installng into a telco rack.)
Locking Tabs: Both front chassis rails and the rack rails have a locking tab, which
serves two functions. The first is to lock the server into place when installed and
pushed fully into the rack, which is its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also
lock the server in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server
from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.