SUPER MICRO Computer user manual Chapter Introduction to the SuperServer 6012L-6, Overview

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction to the SuperServer 6012L-6

1-1 Overview

The Supermicro SuperServer 6012L-6 is a high-end dual processor, 1U rackmount server that features some of the most advanced technology currently available. The SuperServer 6012L-6 is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC812-EO 1U rackmount chassis and the P4DLR+ dual Intel Xeon processor mainboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperServer 6012L-6. (www.supermicro.com)

In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have been included with your SuperServer 6012L-6, as listed below:

lOne or two 603-pin Intel Xeon 512K L2 cache processors*

lTwo (2) CPU passive heatsinks* (SNK-033)

lUp to 8 GB ECC registered PC1600 (DDR-200) SDRAM main memory*

lOne (1) 1.44" slim floppy drive

lOne (1) slim CD-ROM drive

lOne riser card (CSE-RR1U-XLP)

lOne (1) SCA SAF-TE compliant SCSI backplane

lThree (3) SCA 1-inch high SCSI drive carriers

lSCSI Accessories

One (1) internal 68-pin Ultra160 SCSI cable for SCA SCSI backplane One (1) set of SCSI driver diskettes

One (1) SCSI manual

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Contents Super Page Manual Organization PrefaceAbout This Manual Bios System SafetyAdvanced Motherboard Setup Advanced Chassis SetupPreface Table of Contents Advanced Motherboard Setup System SafetyCR5 LED Advanced Chassis SetupAppendices AmibiosPage Overview Chapter Introduction to the SuperServer 6012L-6Control Panel Server Chassis FeaturesSystem Power Scsi SubsystemCooling System BackplaneProcessors Memory Mainboard FeaturesChipset ATI Graphics Controller Other FeaturesOnboard Scsi PCI Expansion SlotsAsia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters European OfficeUnpacking the SuperServer 6012L-6 Chapter Server InstallationPreparing for Setup Server Precautions Choosing a Setup LocationRack Precautions Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Installing the SuperServer 6012L-6 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 Motherboard Setup Superserver 6012L-6 Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup Superserver 6012L-6 Manual Control Panel Buttons Chapter System InterfaceControl Panel LEDs Scsi Drive Carrier LEDs Motherboard LEDs Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Operating Precautions Unpacking Chapter Advanced Motherboard SetupPrecautions Handling the P4DLR+ MotherboardPGA Processor and Heatsink Installation PGA Socket Empty and with Processor Installed Heatsink Installation Connecting Power Cables Connecting CablesConnecting Data Cables P4DLR+ Front Control Panel Header Pins Connecting the Control PanelI/O Ports Installing MemoryDimm Installation See Figure Memory Support Side View of Dimm Installation into SlotPCI slots PCI card installationAdding PCI Cards Super P4DLR+ Layout Motherboard LayoutP4DLR+ Quick Reference Jumper Description Default SettingConnector Description Pwrsec Connection Connector DefinitionsATX Power Connection Power LEDOverheat LED OH Power Fail LEDReset Extra Universal Serial Bus Connection USB2/3 Universal Serial Bus USB0/1LAN1/LAN2 Ethernet Ports Serial PortsPS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports Fan HeadersSleep Button Third Power Supply Fail HeaderWake-On-LAN Chassis Intrusion Ipmb OptionalLED1/LED2 Debug LEDs Onboard IndicatorsLAN1/LAN2 LEDs Explanation Jumpers DIP Switch SettingsJumper Settings DIP Switch Processor SpeedFan Detection Select SpeakerEnable/DisableVGA Enable/Disable Cmos ClearChassis/Overheat Fan Select Watch Dog EnableLAN1 Enable/Disable LAN2 Enable/DisableMHz PCI Enable/Disable Scsi Enable/DisableScsi Termination Enable/ Disable PCI-X Bus Speed SettingFloppy/Hard Disk Drive and Scsi Connections Floppy ConnectorIDE Connectors U ltra 1 6 0 S C S I C o nn e c to rs J a 1 , J a 2 , J a Ultra160 Scsi ConnectorDriver/Tool Installation Display Screen Installing Software DriversSuperserver 6012L-6 User’s Manual Tools Required Chapter Advanced Chassis SetupStatic-Sensitive Devices Chassis Front and Rear Views Control PanelReplacing System Cooling Fans Installing a new fanSystem Fans System Fan FailureSuperServer 6012L-6 Drive Bay Installation/RemovalAccessing the Drive Bays Mounting a Scsi drive in a drive carrier Scsi Drive InstallationInstalling/removing hot-swap Scsi drives SCA Backplane CD-ROM and Floppy Drive InstallationRemoving the power supply Power SupplyPower Supply Failure Removing/Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving/Replacing the Power Supply Superserver 6012L-6 Manual Chapter System BiosHow To Change the Configuration Data Starting the Setup UtilityRunning Setup Bios FeaturesBios Setup Utility Main Bios Setup MenuMain Advanced Bios SetupSerial Port 2 Address Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port 1 Address Serial Port 1 IRQIDE Configuration Type LBA/Large ModeBlock Multi-Sector Transfer Mode Primary IDE Master32Bit Data Transfer PIO ModeDMA Mode A.R.TSecondary IDE Slave Atapi Detect Timeout SecondsPrimary IDE Slave Secondary IDE MasterBoot Settings Configuration Floppy ConfigurationPS/2 Mouse Support BootUp Num LockBootUp CPU Speed Boot to OS/2Cache Wait for F1 if ErrorSystem Bios Cacheable Hit Delete Message DisplayEvent Log Configuration System Health Monitor Peripheral Device ConfigurationChipset Setup Memory Writing Posting Scrubbing EnableMemory Auto Precharge Write CombiningHide Xioapic PCI Functions PCI PnP SetupWatchdog Timer Hot Spare RowAllocate IRQ to PCI VGA Reset Configuration DataPCI Latency Timer Plug & Play OSLegacy USB Support Power SetupAcpi Aware O/S Power Management2nd Boot Device Boot SetupBoot Device Priority 1st Boot DeviceHard Disk Drives 3rd Boot Device4th Boot Device 5th Boot DeviceSupervisor Password User Password Security SetupBoot Sector Virus Protection Change Supervisor PasswordChange User Password Clear User PasswordExit Discarding Changes Exit SetupExit Saving Changes Discard Changes Load Optimal DefaultsLoad Failsafe Defaults Beep Code Error Message Description Appendix a Amibios Error Beep CodesAmibios Error Beep Codes Superserver 6012L-6 Manual Checkpoint Code Description Appendix B Amibios Post CodesUncompressed Initialization Codes Bootblock Recovery Codes Initialization before the keyboard BAT command is issued Monochrome mode and color mode settings next 48h 60h 95h Superserver 6012L-6 Manual Appendix C System Specifications Expansion Slots Power SupplyDimensions Weight