SUPER MICRO Computer 6015B-Ni Chapter, Introduction, System Bios, Starting the Setup Utility

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Chapter 7: BIOS

Chapter 7

BIOS

7-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DBU. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a fl ash chip and can be easily upgraded using a fl oppy disk-based program.

Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of the Supermicro web site <http://www.supermicro.com> for any changes to the BIOS that may not be refl ected in this manual.

System BIOS

The BIOS is the Basic Input Output System used in all IBM® PC, XT™, AT®, and PS/2® compatible computers. The Phoenix BIOS stores the system parameters, types of disk drives, video displays, etc. in the CMOS. The CMOS memory requires very little electrical power. When the computer is turned off, a backup battery pro- vides power to the CMOS Logic, enabling it to retain system parameters. Each time the computer is powered on the computer is confi gured with the values stored in the CMOS Logic by the system BIOS, which gains control at boot up.

How To Change the Configuration Data

The CMOS information that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing the <Delete> key at the appropriate time during system boot. (See below.)

Starting the Setup Utility

Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the BIOS Setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens, such as the Security and Power menus. Beginning with Section 7-3, detailed de- scriptions are given for each parameter setting in the Setup utility.

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Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to prevent possible boot failure.

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Contents Super Manual Revision Release Date June 20 About This Manual PrefaceManual Organization Bios System SafetyAdvanced Serverboard Setup Advanced Chassis SetupPreface Table of Contents Advanced Serverboard Setup System SafetySgpio Advanced Chassis SetupAppendices BiosPage Overview Chapter IntroductionSerial ATA Serverboard FeaturesProcessors MemoryATI Graphics Controller Other FeaturesBackplane Server Chassis FeaturesSystem Power Control PanelAsia-Pacific Contacting Super MicroHeadquarters EuropeSuperserver 6015B-Ni Manual Preparing for Setup Chapter Server InstallationUnpacking the System Rack Precautions Choosing a Setup LocationServer 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 Check the airflow Checking the Drive Bay SetupAccessing the drive bays Supplying power to the systemSuperserver 6015B-Ni Manual Control Panel Buttons Chapter System InterfaceUniversal Information LED States Control Panel LEDsPage Superserver 6015B-Ni Manual Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Installing the Onboard Battery Operating PrecautionsUnpacking Chapter Advanced Serverboard SetupPrecautions Handling the ServerboardInstalling the Processor Processor and Heatsink InstallationPage Removing the Heatsink Installing the HeatsinkConnecting Data Cables Connecting CablesConnecting Power Cables Front Control Panel Header Pins JF1 Connecting the Control PanelMemory Support Installing MemoryDimm Installation See Figure I/O PortsInstalling Dimm into Slot Adding PCI Cards PCI card installationPCI Expansion Slots Super X7DBU Layout Serverboard DetailsOther Description Jumper Description Default SettingConnector Description X7DBU Quick ReferenceConnector Definitions Universal Information LED HDD LEDUniversal Serial Bus USB0/1 Power Fail LEDReset Button Power ButtonSerial Ports Universal Serial Bus HeadersFan Headers Overheat LED Power LED/SpeakerChassis Intrusion ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsWake-On-Ring Wake-On-LANJLAN1/2 Ethernet Ports Alarm Reset JARCmos Clear Jumper SettingsVGA Enable/Disable Explanation JumpersWatch Dog Enable/Disable LAN Enable/DisableI2C Enable/Disable LAN1/LAN2 LEDs Onboard IndicatorsFloppy, IDE and Sata Drive Connections Floppy ConnectorSata Ports IDE ConnectorPage Static-Sensitive Devices Chapter Advanced Chassis SetupTools Required Chassis Front and Rear Views Control PanelReplacing System Fans Installing a new fanSystem Fans System Fan FailureAccessing the Drive Bays Drive Bay Installation/RemovalDrive bay configuration Installing Components in the 3.5 Drive BaysMounting components in the drive bays Removing the power supply Power SupplyPower Supply Failure Removing/Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving/Replacing the Power Supply Superserver 6015B-Ni Manual Chapter System BiosHow To Change the Configuration Data Starting the Setup UtilityMain Bios Setup Running SetupPress the Delete key to enter Setup System Date Main Bios Setup Menu Main Setup FeaturesBios Date System TimeType IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave and Secondary IDE Master/SlaveMulti-Sector Transfers LBA Mode ControlTransfer Mode Ultra DMA ModeParallel ATA Native Mode OperationSata Controller Mode Serial ATA Sata RAID EnableAdvanced Setup Cache Video Bios Area Power Button BehaviorPower Loss Control Memory Cache Cache System Bios AreaDiscrete Mtrr Allocation Default Primary Video AdapterCache Base 512K-640K Cache Extended MemoryReset Configuration Data Emulated IRQ SolutionsPCI Parity Error Forwarding PCI Fast Delayed TransactionSerr Signal Condition Enable MasterLatency Timer Large Disk Access ModeBranch 1 Rank Interleaving & Sparing High Temperature Dram OperationCrystal Beach Features Clock Spectrum FeatureAdvanced Processor Options Enabling Multi-Media TimerUSB Function Legacy USB SupportSerial Port a Intel Eist Support Available when supported by the CPUDevice Configuration KBC Clock InputFloppy Disk Controller InterruptSerial Port B ModeView DMI Event Log DMI Event LoggingEvent Log Validity Event Log CapacityConsole Type Console RedirectionCOM Port Address Baud RateFan Speed Control Modes CPU Temperature ThresholdHardware Monitor Logic Voltage MonitoringTemperature Monitoring Available if supported by the CPU Event Log Control System Event LoggingClear System Event Logging Existing Event Log NumberTime Out Option OS Boot Watch DogTimer for Loading OS Minutes System Event Log/System Event Log List ModeRealtime Sensor Data Set User Password Supervisor Password IsUser Password Is Set Supervisor PasswordPassword on Boot BootBoot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders Exit Page Appendix a Bios Post Messages Check date and time settings System Cmos checksum bad Default configuration usedSystem timer error Real time clock errorEntering Setup System cache error Cache disabledFail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Allocation Error for deviceDevice IRQ conflict PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary ScreenFixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration DataVideo Bios shadowed Press F1 to resume, F2 to Setup, F3 for previousPress F2 to enter Setup System Bios shadowedPage Post Code Description Appendix B Bios Post CodesRecoverable Post Errors Terminal Post ErrorsPost Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Following are for boot block in Flash ROM Page Introduction to Intel ESB2 Serial RAID Appendix C Software InstallationImportant Notes Serial ATA SataRAID Configurations Configuring Bios for Sata RAID Functions Native ModeIntel Matrix Storage Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes Using the Intel ESB2 Sata RAID Utility ProgramCreating a RAID 0 Volume Creating a RAID 1 Volume Creating a RAID 10 RAID 1+ RAID Creating a RAID 5 Set Parity Deleting a RAID Volume Exiting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDDNew Operating System-Windows XP/2000/2003 Installation Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 for RAID SystemsInstalling the Operating System and other Software Programs Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control Page Appendix D System Specifications System Input Requirements WeightPower Supply System Cooling