SUPER MICRO Computer 5014C-MF 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 pro- vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5014C-MF. Instal- lation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 5014C-MF is a high-end single processor 1U rackmount server based on the SC513L-260 server chassis and the Super P8SCT motherboard. The P8SCT supports single Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 ("Prescott") type processors at an 800 MHz FSB or single Intel® Celeron® processors at a 533 MHz FSB.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the server system and describes the main features of the Super P8SCT motherboard and the SC513L-260 chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5014C-MF 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 chap- ter 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 Page Preface About This ManualManual Organization Bios System SafetyAdvanced Motherboard Setup Advanced Chassis SetupPreface Table of Contents Advanced Motherboard Setup System SafetyBios Advanced Chassis SetupAppendices Page Overview Chapter IntroductionPCI Expansion Slots Motherboard FeaturesProcessor Memory Serial ATAOnboard Controllers/Front Side Ports Other FeaturesIntel E7221 Chipset System Block Diagram Control Panel Server Chassis FeaturesSystem Power Serial ATA SubsystemFront 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 Installing the System into a Rack Basic Installation ProcedureInstalling with Optional Rackmount Kit CSE-PT8 Installing Chassis Rails Installing the Chassis RailsInstalling the Server into the Rack Installing the Rack RailsInstalling the Server into a Rack Installing the Server into a Telco RackInstalling the Server into a Telco Rack Accessing the inside of the system Figure Checking the Motherboard SetupAccessing the Inside of the System Accessing the drive bays Checking the Drive Bay SetupPage Control Panel Buttons Chapter System InterfaceControl Panel LEDs Page Page Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Installing the Onboard Battery Operating PrecautionsChapter Advanced Motherboard Setup PrecautionsHandling the Motherboard Unpacking Motherboard InstallationConnecting the Control Panel Connecting CablesConnecting Data Cables Connecting Power CablesI/O Ports Control Panel Header PinsInstalling the Processor Installed Heatsink Removal Heatsink InstallationMemory support Installing MemoryBit PCI-X slot Adding PCI CardsP8SCT Super Motherboard DetailsJumper Description Default Setting Connector DescriptionP8SCT Quick Reference Reset Connector Connector DefinitionsPower Supply Connectors Pwon ConnectorNIC2 JLAN2 LED Overheat LED OHATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports Power On LEDNMI Button Fan HeadersJLAN1/2 Ethernet Ports Chassis IntrusionUniversal Serial Bus USB Wake-On-LANPower LED Wake-On-RingSerial Ports Cmos Clear Jumper SettingsSpeaker Connector Explanation JumpersSystem Power Force On USB Wake-UpKeyboard Wake-Up Watch Dog Enable/Disable JLAN1/JLAN2 Enable DisableSMBus to PCI JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs Onboard IndicatorsPCI-X Slot Speed Select CPU Front Side Bus SpeedParallel Port, Floppy and IDE Drive Connections Parallel Port ConnectorFloppy Drive Connector Pin Definitions Floppy Floppy ConnectorIDE Drive Connectors Pin Definitions IDE IDE ConnectorPage Chapter Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive DevicesTools Required Chassis Front View Control PanelSystem Fan Failure Drive Bay Installation/RemovalAccessing the Drive Bay System FanInstalling/removing a Serial ATA drive Serial ATA Drive InstallationInternal Hard Drive Bay Power Supply Power Supply FailureReplacing the Power Supply Chapter System BiosHow To Change the Configuration Data Starting the Setup UtilityMain Bios Setup Running SetupDate/Time Legacy Diskette A/Legacy Diskette BSwap Floppy Drive Halt On Access ModeIDE HDD Auto-Detection IDE Channel 0 to IDE Channel 3 MasterQuiet Boot Advanced Bios SetupAdvanced Bios Features Quick BootAdvanced Chipset Control USB Controller Pata IDE ModeOn-Chip Serial ATA Sata PortPower On Function Parallel Port ModeEPP Mode Select ECP Mode Use DMAInitial Display From Reset Configuration DataOnboard LAN Boot ROM 4PnP/PCI ConfigurationPCI-E Compliance Mode Maximum Payload SizePCI-X Frequency Hardware Monitors CPU Warning TemperatureProcessor & Clock Options DMI Event Log Agent Connect Via Console RedirectionConsole Redirection Baud RateSecurity Set Supervisor PasswordSet User Password Password CheckThird Boot Device BootFirst Boot Device Second Boot DeviceExit Page Appendix a Bios Post Messages Page Appendix B Bios Post Codes Page Appendix B Bios Post Codes Page Appendix B Bios Post Codes Page ATA Operating Modes Configuring Intels ICH6R Sata RAID FunctionSerial ATA Sata Intels ICH6R Serial RAIDSata Operating Modes Configuring Bios Settings Native ModeAccessing the LSI Sata RAID Utility Using the LSI ICH6R Sata RAID Utility DriverCreating New a Sata RAID Page Page Page Initializing Disk Drives Creating Hot Spare Drives Page Installing WindowsXP/2000/2003 for RAID Systems Installing Other Drivers Installing Other Software Programs and DriversSupero Doctor Supero Doctor III Remote Control Appendix D System Specifications System Input Requirements WeightPower Supply System Cooling