SUPER MICRO Computer 6014L-T user manual Preface, About This Manual, Manual Organization

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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 SuperServer 6014L-T. Instal- lation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 6014L-T is a high-end dual processor rackmount server based on the SC811LT-260 1U rackmount server chassis and the Super X6DLP-EG2 serverboard. The X6DLP-EG2 supports Intel® Xeon® LV or ULV processors in 479-pin PGA sockets.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the serv- er system and describes the main features of the Super X6DLP-EG2 serverboard and the SC811LT-260 chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6014L-T into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer to this chapter 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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Contents Super Manual Revision Release Date March 6 Preface About This ManualManual Organization Bios System SafetyAdvanced Serverboard Setup Advanced Chassis SetupPreface Table of Contents Advanced Serverboard Setup System SafetySMB Advanced Chassis SetupAppendices BiosPage Overview Chapter IntroductionPCI Expansion Slots Serverboard FeaturesProcessors Memory Serial ATAOnboard Controllers/Ports Other FeaturesIntel E7520 Chipset System Block Diagram Control Panel Server Chassis FeaturesSystem Power Serial ATA SubsystemRear I/O Panel Cooling SystemAsia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropePage Chapter Server Installation Preparing for SetupUnpacking the System Choosing a Setup Location Rack PrecautionsServer Precautions Rack Mounting Considerations Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Installing the System into a RackInstalling the Rack Rails Installing the Chassis RailsInstalling the Server into a Rack Installing the Server into the RackInstalling the Server into a Telco Rack Installing the Server into a Telco RackChecking the Serverboard Setup Accessing the Inside of the System Checking the Drive Bay Setup Control Panel Buttons Chapter System InterfaceControl Panel LEDs Serial ATA Drive Carrier LED Page Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Installing the Onboard Battery Operating PrecautionsUnpacking Chapter Advanced Serverboard SetupPrecautions Handling the ServerboardServerboard Installation Installing the Heatsink BracketsInstalling the Serverboard Installing the Processors Processor and Heatsink InstallationInstalling the Heatsinks Installed processorInstalled heatsink Removing the Heatsink Connecting Cables Connecting Data CablesConnecting Power Cables I/O Ports Connecting the Control PanelInstalling Memory Dimm Installation See FigureMemory Support PCI card installation Adding PCI CardsPCI slots Super X6DLP-EG2 Layout Serverboard DetailsX6DLP-EG2 Quick Reference Jumper Description Default SettingConnector Description Onboard Indicators DescriptionPower LED Connector DefinitionsATX Power Connector Processor Power ConnectorPower Fail LED NIC1/2 LEDsOverheat/Fan Fail LED Chassis Intrusion Reset ButtonPower Button JLAN1/2 Ethernet PortsUniversal Serial Bus USB0/1 Universal Serial Bus HeadersFan Headers Speaker/Power LED/Keylock Wake-On-RingWake-On-LAN ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ConnectorPower Fault SMB Power I2 CCmos Clear Jumper SettingsJLAN1/2 Enable/Disable Explanation JumpersWatch Dog VGA Enable/DisablePower Force On SMBus to PCI SlotsSystem Status LED Onboard IndicatorsAlarm Reset Jlan LEDsOnboard LED Indicators DS7, DS8 Onboard LED Indicators DS1, DS5Parallel Printer Port Header Parallel Port, Floppy, IDE and Sata Drive ConnectionsSata Connectors Floppy ConnectorIDE Drive Connectors Pin Definitions IDE1, IDE2 IDE ConnectorsTools Required Chapter Advanced Chassis SetupPrecautions Static-Sensitive DevicesChassis Front View Control PanelSystem Fan Failure Drive Bay Installation/RemovalAccessing the Drive Bays System FansMounting a Serial ATA drive in a drive carrier Serial ATA Drive InstallationInstalling/removing hot-swap Serial ATA drives Serial ATA Backplane CD-ROM and Floppy Drive InstallationPower Supply Power Supply FailureReplacing the Power Supply Page How To Change the Configuration Data ChapterIntroduction Main Setup ProcessorsSystem Memory System Time/System Date Advanced SettingsConfigure Advanced CPU Settings CPU Configuration Sub-MenuATA Ports Definition Combined Mode OperationIDE Configuration Sub-Menu IDE ConfigurationA.R.T. For Hard disk drives LBA/Large ModeType Block Multi-Sector TransferPCI/PnP Configuration Floppy ConfigurationOffboard PCI/ISA IDE Card Allocate IRQ to PCI VGAPalette Snooping PCI IDE BusMasterSuper IO Configuration Sub-Menu Advanced Chipset Settings Apci Configuration Power ConfigurationEvent Log Configuration Watch Dog TimerPCI/PCI Error Logging PCI/PCI Express Error LoggingRemote Access Configuration MPS ConfigurationPCI Express Configuration Sredir Memory Display Delay Remote AccessSerial Port Mode Redirection After Bios PostSystem Health Monitor USB ConfigurationFan1 Speed to Fan6 Speeds Boot SettingsSystem Fan Monitor Fan Speed Control ModesBios Settings Configuration CD/DVD Drives Boot Device PriorityHard Disk Drives Removable DrivesClear User Password Security SettingsChange Supervisor Password Change User PasswordDiscarding Changes and Exit Load Optimal DefaultsExit Options Saving Changes and ExitLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Appendix a Bios Error Beep Codes Amibios Error Beep CodesBeep Code Error Message Description DS7/DS8 LED Post Codes LED IndicatorsUncompressed Initialization Codes Appendix B Bios Post Checkpoint CodesBootblock Recovery Codes Uncompressed Initialization Codes Checkpoint Appendix B Bios Post Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint A9h Aah Abh B0h B1h 00h Page Appendix C Software Installation Serial ATA SataIntel 6300ESB I/O Controller Hub Configuring Sata RAID Adaptec Sata HostRAID Controller DriverAdaptec RAID Configuration Utility ARC Using the Array Configuration Utility ACU Viewing Array Properties Managing ArraysCreating Arrays Deleting ArraysPage Assigning Array Properties RAID Levels Adding a Bootable Array Deleting a Bootable Array Initializing Disk DrivesTo initialize drives Page Page To rebuild an array Rebuilding ArraysTo access the disk utilities Using the Disk UtilitiesYou can choose from the following options Exiting the Adaptec RAID Configuration UtilityInstalling the ICH5R/6300 ESBDriver Installing Additional Drivers Installing Other Software Programs and DriversSupero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control Page Appendix D System Specifications System Input Requirements WeightPower Supply System Cooling