SUPER MICRO Computer 6015TC-T, 6015TC-10G manual Appendix a Bios Post Messages

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Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages

Appendix A

BIOS POST Messages

During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The fol- lowing is a list of such BIOS messages.

Failure Fixed Disk

Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is at- tached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.

Stuck key

Stuck key on keyboard.

Keyboard error

Keyboard not working.

Keyboard Controller Failed

Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller.

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch

Unlock the system to proceed.

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run SETUP

Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup

Shadow Ram Failed at offset: nnnn

Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was de- tected.

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

System RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was de- tected.

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory not working or not con- figured properly at offset nnnn.

System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP

The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the system.

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Contents Super Manual Revision 1.0a Release Date November 11 Preface About This ManualManual Organization Bios System SafetyAdvanced Serverboard Setup Advanced Chassis SetupPreface Table of Contents System Interface Bios Overview Chapter IntroductionPCI Expansion Slots Serverboard FeaturesProcessors Memory Serial ATAOther Features ATI Graphics ControllerOnboard Controllers/Ports Intel 5100 Chipset System Block Diagram Server Chassis Features Sata Backplane/Drives 1U Twin System NotesAsia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropePage Unpacking the System Chapter Server InstallationPreparing for Setup Choosing a Setup LocationPage Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating TemperatureInstalling the System into a Rack Installing the Inner RailsIdentifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Installing the Rack Rails Installing the Outer RailsAccessing the Inside of the System Checking the Serverboard SetupInstalling the Server into the Rack Installing the Server into a Telco RackChecking the Components and Setup Installing the Server into a RackChecking the Airflow Preparing to Power OnProviding Power Checking the Sata drivesAccessing the Inside of the System Page Control Panel Buttons ResetPower Chapter System InterfaceOverheat/Fan Fail Control Panel LEDsSata Drive Carrier LEDs Page Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Installing the Onboard Battery Operating PrecautionsChapter Advanced Serverboard Setup PrecautionsHandling the Serverboard Mounting the Serverboard onto the Serverboard Tray Serverboard InstallationUnpacking Check Compatibility of Serverboard Ports and I/O ShieldConnecting Cables Connecting Data CablesConnecting Power Cables I/O Ports Connecting the Control PanelInstalling the Processor Processor and Heatsink InstallationCPU installed in socket PnP cap released From load plate Removing the Heatsink Installing the HeatsinkInstalling Memory Installing Memory ModulesMemory Support PCI Card Installation Adding PCI CardsPCI-Express Slot X7DCT-10G Layout Serverboard DetailsJumper Description Default Setting Connector DescriptionX7DCT/X7DCT-10G Quick Reference Pwon Connector Connector DefinitionsATX Power Connector Auxiliary Power ConnectorOverheat LED OH Power On LEDNMI Button Fan HeadersUniversal Serial Bus USB LAN1/2 Ethernet Ports I2C Power ConnectorSerial Ports Sgpio HeaderTo Clear Cmos Jumper SettingsVGA Enable/Disable Cmos ClearLAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Gb LAN Enable/DisableWatch Dog Enable/Disable LAN1/LAN2 LEDs Onboard IndicatorsGb LAN LED Indicator LED2 Onboard Power LED LED3Installing Additional Drivers 13 Configuring Supero Doctor Advanced Serverboard Setup Page Chapter Advanced Chassis Setup Chassis Front View Control PanelSystem Fan Failure Drive Bay Installation/RemovalAccessing the Drive Bays System FansMounting a Drive in a Carrier Installing/Removing Hot-swap Sata DrivesRemoving the Power Supply Power SupplyPower Supply Failure Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Chapter System BiosHow To Change the Configuration Data Starting the Setup UtilityPress the Delete key to enter Setup Running SetupMain Bios Setup Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise notedSystem Date Main Bios Setup Menu Main Setup FeaturesBios Date System TimeTotal Sectors Sata Port1, Sata Port2, Sata Port3 and Sata Port4Type LBA FormatNative Mode Operation LBA Mode ControlTransfer Mode Ultra DMA ModeXBoot Features Advanced SetupQuietBoot Mode Post ErrorsAcpi Mode XMemory Cache Discrete Mtrr Allocation Cache Base 0-512KCache Base 512K-640K Cache Extended MemoryXPCI-Exp Xpci ConfigurationXAdvanced Chipset Control USB Host Controller Enable Multi-Media TimerPatrol Scrubbing Demand ScrubbingMachine Checking Available when supported by the CPU C1 Enhanced Mode Available if supported by the CPUHardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU XI/O Device Configuration Xcpu Cache ControlXdmi Event Logging XConsole Redirection Voltage Monitoring XHardware Monitor LogicFan1-Fan3 Fan Speed Control ModesClear System Event Logging Ipmi Specification VersionFirmware Version System Event LoggingXSystem Event Log/System Event Log List Mode XRealtime Sensor Data SecuritySet User Password Supervisor Password IsUser Password Is Set Supervisor PasswordBoot Password on BootBoot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit Exit Saving ChangesSave Changes Appendix a Bios Post Messages Check date and time settings System Cmos checksum bad Default configuration usedSystem timer error Real time clock errorEisa Cmos not writeable Fail-Safe Timer NMI FailedAllocation Error for device Entering SetupNnnn kB Extended RAM Passed PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary ScreenPress F1 to resume, F2 to Setup, F3 for previous Device IRQ conflictPS/2 Mouse Press F2 to enter SetupSystem Bios shadowed Video Bios shadowedPage Post Code Description Appendix B Bios Post CodesRecoverable Post Errors Terminal Post ErrorsPost Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Appendix B Bios Post Codes Page Serverboard Appendix C System SpecificationsSystem Input Requirements WeightPower Supply System CoolingAppendix C System Specifications