Supero SUPERSERVER 5015M-NT User manual

SUPERSERVER 5015M-UR
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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It pro-
vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-
U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT. Installation and maintenance should be performed by
experienced technicians only.
The SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT is a high-end server
based on the SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U 1U rackmount chassis and the
PDSMU, a single processor serverboard that supports Intel®Xeon® 3000 Series,
Pentium® D, Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium 4, and Celeron D processors in an
LGA775 Package at a Front Side (System) Bus speed of 1066/667/533 MHz and
up to 8 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2-667/533/400 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 PDSMU serverboard and
the SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis, which comprise the SuperServer
5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5015M-UR/
5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT 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
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Chapter 4: System Safety
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the PDSMU 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-R450U/SC815TQ-
560U server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when
installing, removing or reconfiguring drives and when replacing system power supply
modules and cooling fans.
Chapter 7: BIOS
The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-
tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines
Appendix E: 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 ................................................................................ 1-3
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Server Installation
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System ................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ........................................................................................ 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location ...................................................................... 2-2
Rack Precautions ..................................................................................... 2-2
Server Precautions ................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ................................................................ 2-3
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ................................................................... 2-8
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..................................................................... 2-10
Chapter 3: System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1
UID ........................................................................................................... 3-1
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 SATA 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 Cards ........................................................................................... 5-9
5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10
PDSMU Layout ...................................................................................... 5-10
PDSMU Quick Reference ...................................................................... 5-11
5-8 Connector Definitions ................................................................................... 5-12
ATX Power Connector ........................................................................... 5-12
Processor Power Connector .................................................................. 5-12
NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-12
Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-12
HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
NIC1 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
Universal Serial Bus Headers ................................................................ 5-15
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-15
Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-15
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-16
Speaker Connector ................................................................................ 5-16
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ......................................... 5-16
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-16
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Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-17
Power SMB Connector .......................................................................... 5-17
Power Supply Fail .................................................................................. 5-17
Alarm Reset ........................................................................................... 5-17
LAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ....................................................................... 5-18
Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-18
5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-19
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-19
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-19
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-19
LAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-20
Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 5-20
Power Force On Enable/Disable ........................................................... 5-20
5-10 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-21
LAN1/2 LEDs ......................................................................................... 5-21
LE1 ......................................................................................................... 5-21
PWR_LED .............................................................................................. 5-21
5-11 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections ................................................... 5-22
Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-22
IDE Connector ........................................................................................ 5-23
SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 5-23
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
5015M-UR/5015M-NTR: Power Supply Failure ....................................... 6-9
5015M-UR/5015M-NTR: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ........... 6-9
5015M-U/5015M-NT: Power Supply Failure .......................................... 6-10
5015M-U/5015M-NT: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply .............. 6-10
Chapter 7: BIOS
7-1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 Running Setup ................................................................................................ 7-2
7-3 Main BIOS Setup ............................................................................................ 7-2
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7-4 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................. 7-6
7-5 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-16
7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-17
7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-18
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup Guidelines
Appendix E: System Specifications

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT is a 1U server comprised of two
main subsystems: the SC815TQ-R450U (5015M-UR/5015M-NTR)/SC815TQ-560U
(5015M-U/5015M-NT) chassis and the PDSMU single processor serverboard.
Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have
been certified for use with the server (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the
serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with
the system, as listed below:
 One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824(B)]
 One (1) slim floppy drive [FPD-PNSC-S(B)]
 Three (3) sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans (FAN-0086L)
 One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-00033-01)
 One (1) IDE cable (CBL-0139L)
 One (1) passive CPU heatsink (SNK-P0016)
 Riser Cards: (see Section 5-6 for details)
One (1) RSC-R1UU-E8R+ for PCI-E x4 card
One (1) CSE-R1UU-UE8 for PCI-E card (5015M-UR/5015M-U only)
One (1) CSE-R1UU-2E8 for two PCI-E cards (5015M-NTR/5015M-NT only)
 SATA Accessories
One (1) SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-815TQ)
One (1) SATA iPASS cable (CBL-0188L) (5015M-UR/5015M-U only)
Four (4) SAS drive carriers (MCP-220-00001-01)
One (1) SATA cable (CBL-0190L) (5015M-NTR/5015M-NT only)
One (1) SGPIO cable (CBL-0157) (5015M-NTR/5015M-NT only)
 One (1) rackmount kit (CSE-PT51L)
 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT lies
the PDSMU, a single processor serverboard based on Intel's 3010 chipset. Below
are the main features of the PDSMU (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the
chipset).
Processors
The PDSMU supports a single 775-pin Intel®Xeon® 3000 Series, Pentium® D,
Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium 4, and Celeron D processors at a FSB speed
of 1066/667/533 MHz. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our
web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
Memory
The PDSMU has four 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 8 GB of un-
buffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM. Memory may be installed in
either interleaved or non-interleaved configurations. Please refer to Chapter 5 for
details.
UIO (5015M-UR)
The PDSMU 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. Note: the 5015M-UR does not come with a UIO
card installed.
Serial ATA
An on-chip (ICH7R) SATA controller is integrated into the PDSMU to provide a
four-port, 3 Gb/sec Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported.
The SATA drives are hot-swappable units. Note: The operating system you use
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must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability and RAID function of
the SATA drives.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
One floppy drive controller and one onboard ATA/100 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.
ATI Graphics Controller
The PDSMU 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 SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT is a high-end, sca-
leable server platform built upon the SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U 1U server
chassis. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC815TQ-
R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis.
System Power
The SC815TQ-R450U (5015M-UR/5015M-NTR) features a redundant 450W power
supply consisting of two power modules. The system does not need to be shut down
when replacing or removing a single power supply module. The SC815TQ-560U
(5015M-U/5015M-NT) features a single 560W power supply module. The system
must be shut down when replacing or removing this power supply module.
SATA Subsystem
The SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis was designed to support four hot-
swap SATA hard drives. Note: In the 5015M-NTR/5015M-NT, SATA drives are
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PCI Expansion Slots
5015M-UR/5015M-U: A riser card on the right side of the chassis supports one
PCI-E x4 card. The left side supports a UIO card and one PCI-E x8 card.
5015M-NTR/5015M-NT: A riser card on the right side of the chassis supports one
PCI-E x4 card. The left side supports two PCI-E x8 cards. See section 5-6 for
details. (Right and left refer to the side when viewed from the front of the system.
The 5015M-NTR/5015M-NT does not support a UIO card.)
Front Control Panel
The chassis' control panel provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs
indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity (two) and overheat/fan fail/
power fail. A main power button and system reset button are also included.
I/O Backplane
The SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U is a 1U form factor chassis. 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. A UID (Unit Identifier) button
and LED are also located beside the LAN2 Ethernet port.
Cooling System
The SC815TQ-R450U/SC815TQ-560U chassis has an innovative cooling design
that features three sets of 4-cm counter-rotating 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.

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Figure 1-1. Intel 3010 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
Intel 3010
ES1000
LGA775_PROCESSOR
ICH-7R
USB
PORT_0~5
FWH
LPC I/O
MS.
KB. FDD. SER.1
SER.2
PRN.
PRI_IDE
VRM 11.0
ADDR CTRL CTRL
ADDR DATADATA
UDMA/100
PCI_32_BUS
DDR2_667/533/400
DMI
ATI
S-ATA/300
4 x SATA
CK410 CLK
MCH
PORTS
1XGb_LAN
PCIE_x1
W83627HG
FSB: 1066/800/533MHz
USB 2.0/1.1
SMBUS I/F
PCIE_x8
W83793G
H/W
MONITOR
LPC
CH_B1-2
DDR2
CH_A1-2
1x PCIE_x8
1XGb_LAN
PCIE_x1
PCIE_x8 1x PCIE_x8
1PCIE_x16 Slot

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Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer, B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5015M-
UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT 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 integrat-
ed 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 SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/
5015M-NT 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 5015M-UR/5015M-
U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is
well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields
are generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Be sure
to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the SuperServer 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT was shipped
in should include two sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the
mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps
in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time.
Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure
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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 acccord-
ing 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 modules 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.
!!
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 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-
NTR/5015M-NT 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.
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
(right side rail shown)