SUPER MICRO Computer AS 1020C-3 user manual Chapter Introduction, Overview

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Chapter 1: Introduction

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Introduction

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The AS1020C-3 is a high-end, dual processor 1U rackmount server system featur- ing some of the most advanced technology currently available. The 1020C-3 is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC813TQ+-500 1U rackmount chassis and the H8DCR-3 dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 1020C-3. In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have been included with your 1020C-3 server system, as listed below:

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

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

Two (2) riser cards (CSE-RR1U-X and CSE-RR1U-XLP)

Two (2) CPU backplates (BKT-0004)

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

Four (4) 4-cm high-performance counter-rotating fans (FAN-0078)

One (1) or two (2) CPU heatsinks (optional, SNK-P0012)

One (1) air shroud (CSE-PT70)

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Accessories:

One (1) SAS backplane (CSE-SAS-813TQ)

Four (4) SAS data cables (CBL-0172L-02)

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

Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT51):

Two (2) rack rail assemblies

Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails to a rack/telco rack

One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

Note: a "B" at the end of a part number indicates the item is available in black.

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Contents AS 1020C-3 Manual Revision Release Date October 13 Manual Organization PrefaceAbout This Manual Bios System SafetyAdvanced Serverboard Setup Advanced Chassis SetupPreface Table of Contents Advanced Serverboard Setup System SafetyPssmbus Advanced Chassis SetupAppendices BiosPage Overview Chapter IntroductionSAS Serial Attached Scsi Serverboard FeaturesProcessors MemoryOnboard Controllers/Ports Other FeaturesATI Graphics Controller Control Panel Server Chassis FeaturesSystem Power Serial Attached Scsi SAS SubsystemCooling System NVidia nForce Pro 2200/AMD-8132 Chipset System Block DiagramAsia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropeUnpacking 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 SAS 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 SAS 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 ServerboardCPU Backplates Processor and Heatsink InstallationMounting the Serverboard into a Chassis Is not recommended Installing the ProcessorInstalling Heatsinks Installing the HeatsinksConnecting Power Cables Connecting CablesConnecting Data Cables Front Control Panel Header Pins JF1 Connecting the Control PanelSupport Installing MemoryI/O Ports Maximum memory two CPUs Optimizing memory performancePCI slots PCI card installationAdding PCI Cards H8DCR-3 Serverboard Layout Serverboard DetailsH8DCR-3 Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default SettingConnectors Description Onboard Indicators DescriptionAuxiliary Power Connector Connector DefinitionsATX Power Connector Processor Power ConnectorOverheat/Fan Fail LED Power LEDUniversal Serial Bus Ports USB0/1 Reset ButtonPower Button LAN1/2 Ethernet PortsChassis Intrusion Extra USB HeadersSerial Ports Fan HeadersOverheat LED Power LED/SpeakerATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports SMBus Header Alarm Reset HeaderWake-On-LAN Wake-On-RingJSLED1 Header Power Fail ConnectorCompact Flash Power Connector I2C for SAS ConnectorCmos Clear Jumper SettingsExplanation Jumpers Compact Flash Master/Slave 3rd Power Supply Fail Signal Enable/DisableI2C to PCI Enable/Disable VGA Enable/DisableSAS Controller Enable Disable Watch Dog Enable/DisableOnboard Speaker Enable/ Disable PCI-X Slot Frequency Select LAN1/2 Enable/DisableSAS Activity LEDs Onboard IndicatorsLAN1/LAN2 LEDs +3.3V Standby LEDFloppy, IDE and SAS Connections Floppy ConnectorSAS Ports IDE ConnectorsEnabling SAS RAID Enabling SAS RAIDSerial Attached Scsi SAS Creating a RAID Array SAS Controller UtilityArray Configuration Utility Screen Selecting Drives for the Array Additional Functions10. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Installing DriversTools Required Chapter Advanced Chassis SetupStatic-Sensitive Devices Chassis Front and Rear Views Control PanelReplacing System Cooling Fans Installing a new fanSystem Fans System Fan FailureRemoving the Front Bezel Drive Bay Installation/RemovalRemoving the Front Bezel Accessing the Drive BaysMounting a SAS drive in a drive carrier Serial Attached Scsi SAS Drive InstallationSAS Backplane Installing/removing hot-swap SAS drivesCD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation Removing the power supply Power SupplyPower Supply Failure Removing/Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving/Replacing the Power Supply Introduction Starting the Setup UtilityChapter IDE Configuration Advanced Settings MenuMain Menu CPU ConfigurationBlock Multi-Sector Transfer LBA/Large ModePrimary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave TypeBit Data Transfer DMA ModeFirst Boot Device From A.R.TFloppy Configuration PCI/PnP MenuConfiguration nVidia RAID ROM NorthBridge Configuration Advanced Chipset ControlBurst Length User Config ModeECC Configuration Dram ECC Enable Bank InterleavingSouthBridge Configuration Device Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Console Redirection AMD PowerNow ConfigurationDMI Event Logging Ipmi 1.5 Configuration System Health MonitorSet LAN Configuration IP Address Alert Startup DelayStartup Delay Cbmc Watch Dog Timer ActionUSB Controller Support USB 2.0 Controller ModeBios Ehci Hand-Off USB ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration Boot MenuRemoveable Drives Boot Device PriorityOS Installation Security MenuExit Menu Page Beep Code Error Message Description Appendix a Bios Error Beep CodesAmibios Error Beep Codes AS1020C-3 User’s Manual Uncompressed Initialization Codes Appendix B Bios Post Checkpoint CodesBootblock Recovery Codes Uncompressed Initialization Codes AS1020C-3 User’s Manual Appendix B Bios Post Checkpoint Codes AS1020C-3 User’s Manual A9h Aah Abh B0h B1h 00h AS1020C-3 User’s Manual Appendix C System Specifications Chassis WeightPower Supply ServerboardRegulatory Compliance