SUPER MICRO Computer AS1020S-8 user manual Chapter Introduction, Overview

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

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The AS1020S-8 is a high-end dual processor server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC813S+-500 1U server chassis and the H8DSR-8 dual AMD processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certiﬁ ed for use with the 1020S-8.

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the 1020S-8:

One (1) slim ﬂ oppy drive [FPD-TEAC-S(B)]

One (1) slim CD-ROM drive [CDM-TEAC-24(B)]

Four (4) 4-cm counter-rotating chassis fans (FAN-0083)

Two (2) heatsink retention modules with 4 screws (BKT-0005)

Two (2) CPU backplates, pre-installed (BKT-0004)

One (1) 1U chassis air shroud (CSE-PT70)

One (1) rackmount kit (CSE-PT51)

SCSI Accessories

One (1) SCSI backplane [CSE-SCA-813S]

One (1) SCSI cable (CBL-0063)

Four (4) SCA SCSI drive carriers [CSE-PT39(B)]

Two (2) passive heatsinks for 1U systems (optional, SNK-P0012)

Two (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

Note: (B) indicates the item is available in black.

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Contents AS1020S-8 Manual Revision Release Date December 28 Manual Organization PrefaceAbout This Manual Bios System SafetyAdvanced Serverboard Setup Advanced Chassis SetupPreface Table of Contents HDD LED NIC1 LED NIC2 LED Advanced Serverboard Setup Jsled Advanced Chassis SetupAppendices BiosPage Overview Chapter IntroductionServerboard Features Server Chassis Features Cooling System Serverworks HT-2000/1000 Chipset System Block Diagram Page Unpacking the System Chapter Server InstallationPreparing for Setup Server Precautions Choosing a Setup LocationRack Precautions Rack Mounting Considerations Identifying the Sections of the Rails Installing the System into a RackInstalling the Rack Rails Identifying the Sections of the 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 Scsi disk drives Checking the Drive Bay SetupAccessing the drive bays CD-ROM and ﬂoppy disk drivesCheck the airﬂow Supplying power to the systemControl Panel Buttons Chapter System InterfaceControl Panel LEDs Scsi Drive Carrier LEDs Page Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Installing the Onboard Battery Operating PrecautionsUnpacking Chapter Advanced Serverboard SetupPrecautions Handling the ServerboardMounting the Serverboard into a Chassis Processor and Heatsink InstallationInstalling the Processor install to the CPU#1 socket ﬁrst Page Installing Heatsinks Installing the HeatsinksConnecting Power Cables Connecting CablesConnecting Data Cables I/O Ports Connecting the Control PanelSupport Installing MemoryOptimizing memory performance Side and Top Views of DDR InstallationPCI slots PCI card installationAdding PCI Cards H8DSR-8 Serverboard Layout Not drawn to scale Serverboard DetailsOnboard LEDs Description Jumpers Description Default SettingConnectors Description H8DSR-8 Quick ReferenceSecondary Power Connection Connector DeﬁnitionsPrimary ATX Power Connector Processor Power ConnectorOverheat/Fan Fail LED Power LEDUSB0/1 Universal Serial Bus Ports Power Fail LEDReset Button Power ButtonATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports USB2/3 HeadersSerial Ports Fan HeadersIpmb Header Power LED/SpeakerSMB Power I2C JLAN1/2 Ethernet PortsChassis Intrusion Overheat LEDWake-On-Ring Wake-On-LANCmos Clear Jumper SettingsExplanation Jumpers Watch Dog Onboard Speaker Enable/ DisablePCI-X Slot Frequency Select Power Force On Scsi Controller Enable/ DisableScsi Termination Enable/ Disable VGA Enable/DisableJLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs Onboard IndicatorsI2C to PCI Enable/Disable +3.3V Power LEDPost Code LEDs Scsi Activity LEDsFloppy, IDE and Scsi Drive Connections Floppy ConnectorIDE Connector Diffsens Termpwr Scsi ConnectorsPage Tools Required Chapter Advanced Chassis SetupStatic-Sensitive Devices Chassis Front and Rear Views Control PanelReplacing System Fans Installing a new fanSystem Fans System Fan FailureAccessing the Drive Bays Drive Bay Installation/RemovalMounting a Scsi drive in a drive carrier Scsi Drive InstallationInstalling/removing hot-swap Scsi drives CD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation Removing the power supply Power SupplyPower Supply Failure Removing/Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving/Replacing the Power Supply Page Introduction Starting the Setup UtilityChapter CPU Conﬁguration Sub-Menu Advanced Settings MenuMain Menu IDE Conﬁguration Hard Disk Write Protect DMA ModeA.R.T Bit Data TransferFloppy Conﬁguration PCI/PnP MenuSuper IO Conﬁguration North Bridge Conﬁguration Chipset MenuECC Conﬁguration Dram ECC Enable MCT Timing ModeUser Conﬁguration Mode Enable Clock to All DIMMsDram BG Scrub Power Down ControlECC Chip Kill Dram Scrub RedirectEvent Log Conﬁguration ATA ConﬁgurationAcpi Conﬁguration Advanced Acpi Conﬁguration Hyper Transport Conﬁguration PCI Express Conﬁguration AMD PowerNow ConﬁgurationRemote Access Conﬁguration MPS ConﬁgurationFan Speed Control Modes CPU Overheat TemperatureSystem Health Monitor System Fan MonitorBoot Settings Conﬁguration Boot MenuCD/DVD Drives Boot Device PriorityHard Disk Drives Removable DrivesExit Menu Security MenuLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimal DefaultsPage Beep Code Error Message Description Appendix a Bios Error Beep CodesAmibios Error Beep Codes Page Uncompressed 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 System Speciﬁcations Chassis WeightPower Supply ServerboardRegulatory Compliance