SUPER MICRO Computer 2042G-TRF, 2042G-6RF Chapter, Introduction, Starting the Setup Utility

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Chapter 7: BIOS

Chapter 7

BIOS

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This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8QG6/i-F serverboard. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy 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 our web site for any changes to BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.

Starting the Setup Utility

To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, hit the <Delete> key while the system is booting-up. (In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the BIOS setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as <F1>, <F2>, etc.) Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual.

The Main BIOS screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. “Grayed-out” options cannot be configured. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note that BIOS has default text messages built in. We retain the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) Settings printed in Bold are the default values.

A " "indicates a submenu. Highlighting such an item and pressing the <Enter> key will open the list of settings within that submenu.

The BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of these hot keys (<F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, etc.) can be used at any time during the setup navigation process.

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Contents Super Page About This Manual PrefaceManual Organization Advanced Chassis Setup Advanced Serverboard SetupBios Preface Table of Contents System Interface Advanced Chassis Setup Appendix C System Specifications Page Overview Chapter IntroductionProcessors Memory Serverboard FeaturesSAS AS-2042G-6RF Only Serial ATAEthernet Ports Other FeaturesOnboard Controllers/Ports Graphics ControllerServer Chassis Features AMD SR5690/SP5100 Chipset System Block Diagram Headquarters Contacting SupermicroEurope Asia-PacificPreparing for Setup Chapter Server InstallationUnpacking the System Choosing a Setup Location Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating TemperatureInstalling the Inner Rails Installing the System into a RackInstalling the Outer Rails Identifying the Sections of the Rack RailsInstalling the Server into a Rack Installing the Server into the RackAccessing the Inside of the System Checking the Serverboard SetupChecking the Components and Setup Providing Power Preparing to Power OnChecking the Drives Checking the AirflowPage Power ResetChapter System Interface Control Panel ButtonsControl Panel LEDs Power FailOverheat/Fan Fail HDD SAS Drive Carrier LEDsPage Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Installing the Onboard CR2032 Battery Operating PrecautionsPrecautions Chapter Advanced Serverboard SetupHandling the Serverboard Installing to the Chassis Serverboard InstallationUnpacking Connecting Data Cables Connecting CablesConnecting Power Cables Connecting the Control PanelRear I/O Ports I/O PortsInstallation Procedure Installing the Processor and HeatsinkInstalling the Processors Socket, which may damage SNK-0043P Heatsink Installing a Passive CPU HeatsinkInstalling Memory Installing MemorySupport Maximum MemoryChannel # Dimms CPUPossible System Memory Allocation & Availability Per Channel Dimm Populations OptionsDimm Type Max. MHz Max. GB 5V DIMMs 35V DIMMsAdding PCI Add-On Cards Installing an Add-on CardServerboard Details Jumper Description Default SettingH8QG6/i-F Quick Reference Connector Description Advanced Serverboard SetupPower Connectors Connector DefinitionsReset Connector HDD/FP UID Switch Power Fail LEDPower LED Connector Overheat OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UIDUniversal Serial Bus Ports Video ConnectorUSB Headers Fan HeadersSMBus Header Power I2CWake-On-LAN Chassis Intrusion Power LED/SpeakerOverheat LED ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsUnit Identifier Button Compact Flash Card PWR ConnectorTrusted Platform Module Header LAN1/2 Ethernet PortsExplanation of Jumpers Jumper SettingsCmos Clear JBT1 contact padsVGA Enable/Disable Watch Dog Enable/DisableLAN1/2 Enable/Disable SAS Enable/DisableBMC Jumper Enable JPB1 Jumper Settings Backpanel USB Wake-Up Enable JPUSB1 Jumper SettingsUSB Wake-Up BMC JumperPower LED Onboard IndicatorsLAN1/LAN2 LEDs Dedicated Ipmi LAN LEDsSata Ports SAS and Sata Drive ConnectionsSAS Ports H8QG6-F Only Sata Ports Pin DefinitionsEnabling Sata RAID Installing the OS/SATA DriverSerial ATA Sata Building a Driver DisketteBios Setup Screen Enabling Sata RAID in the BiosInstalling the RAID Driver During OS Installation Using the Adaptec RAID UtilityDriver/Tool Installation Display Screen Installing DriversSupero Doctor Page Page System Fans Control PanelPort Replacing System Fans System Fan FailureRemoving a fan Accessing the Drive Bays Drive Bay Installation/RemovalSAS/SATA Drive Installation Installing a new fanInstalling/removing SAS/SATA drives Page SAS/SATA Drive Backplane DVD-ROM Drive InstallationSAS/SATA Backplane Connections Power Supply Failure Power SupplyRemoving/Replacing the Power Supply Removing the power supplyRemoving a Power Supply Module Page Chapter Starting the Setup UtilityIntroduction Boot Features Advanced Settings MenuMain Menu  Processor & Clock Options NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration Advanced Chipset ControlDRAM Timing Configuration ECC ConfigurationPrimary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave IDE/SATA ConfigurationIDE Detect Timeout Sec DMA ModeA.R.T Bit Data TransferSuperI/O Configuration  PCI/PNP ConfigurationRemote Access Configuration System Fan Monitor Hardware Health ConfigurationACPI Configuration View BMC System Event Log IPMI ConfigurationSet LAN Configuration IP AddressEvent Log Configuration Security Settings MenuMAC Address Subnet MaskBoot Settings Menu Network Drives Exit MenuAmibios Error Beep Codes Appendix a Bios Error Beep CodesBeep Code Error Message Description Page Installing Windows to a RAID System Appendix B Installing WindowsInstalling Windows to a Non-RAID System Appendix C System Specifications Power Supply WeightExpansion Slots ServerboardRegulatory Compliance From front