SUPER MICRO Computer 6014L-M manual Configuring Sata RAID, Adaptec Sata HostRAID Controller Driver

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SUPERSERVER 6014L-M User's Manual

Configuring SATA RAID

Note: applies only to Operating Systems that support RAID functions (Windows, Red Hat & SuSe, Linux, etc.)

1.Select "Advanced Setting" from the AMI BIOS menu.

2.Select the IDE Confi guration menu.

3.Change the IDE Confi guration to "P-ATA Only."

4.Under the item-"Confi gure S-ATA as RAID", select "Yes".

5.Tap the <Esc> key and scroll down to "Exit". Select "Save and Exit" from the "Exit" menu. Press the <Enter> key to save the changes and exit the BIOS.

6.Once you've exited the BIOS Utility, the system will re-boot.

7.During the system startup, press the <Ctrl> and the <A> keys simultaneously to run the Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility when prompted by the following mes- sage:

Press <Ctrl><A> for the Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility.

Adaptec SATA HostRAID Controller Driver

Adaptec's Embedded SATA RAID with HostRAID controller adds RAID functionality to the SATA I/O controller and enhances the performance of PCI-Express based products. RAID striping (RAID 0) allows data to be written across across multiple drives, greatly improving hard disk I/O performance. RAID mirroring (RAID 1) al- lows data to be simultaneously written to two drives, improving data security even if a single hard disk fails. By incorporating Adaptec's Embedded SATA into the serverboard design, the X6DLP-EG2 offers the user the benefi ts of SATA RAID without the high costs associated with hardware RAID applications.

Note: For instructions on installing Adaptec's RAID driver, please refer to the Adaptec RAID Controller User's Guide ("Emb_SA_RAID_UG.pdf") in the CD that came with the serverboard. You can also download a copy of Adaptec's User's Guide from our web site at www.supermicro.com.

Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC)

The Adaptec RAID Confi guration utility, an embedded BIOS utility, includes the following:

Array Confi guration Utility: Use this utility to create, confi gure and manage arrays.

Disk Utilities: Use this option to format or verify disks.

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Contents Super Manual Revision Release Date February 23 About This Manual PrefaceManual Organization System Safety Advanced Serverboard SetupAdvanced Chassis Setup BiosPreface Table of Contents System Safety Advanced Serverboard SetupAdvanced Chassis Setup Bios AppendicesPage Chapter Introduction OverviewServerboard Features Processors MemorySerial ATA PCI Expansion SlotsOther Features Onboard Controllers/PortsIntel E7520 Chipset System Block Diagram Server Chassis Features Contacting Supermicro HeadquartersEurope Asia-PacificPreparing for Setup Chapter Server InstallationUnpacking the System Rack Precautions Choosing a Setup LocationServer Precautions Rack Mounting Considerations Basic Installation Procedure Installing the System into a RackRack hardware optional Installing with Rackmount Kit Installing the Chassis RailsInstalling the Rack Rails Installing the Server into the RackInstalling the Server into a Telco Rack Installing the Server into a Rack Optional Rackmount KitChecking the Serverboard Setup Accessing the inside of the server FigureCheck the system memory Installing add-on cards Check all cable connections and airflowChecking the Drive Bay Setup Page Chapter System Interface Control Panel ButtonsControl Panel LEDs Page Page Chapter System Safety Electrical Safety PrecautionsGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Operating Precautions Installing the Onboard BatteryChapter Advanced Serverboard Setup PrecautionsHandling the Serverboard UnpackingInstalling the Heatsink Brackets Serverboard InstallationInstalling the Serverboard Processor and Heatsink Installation Installing the ProcessorsInstalled processor Installing the HeatsinksInstalled heatsink Removing the Heatsink Connecting Data Cables Connecting CablesConnecting Power Cables Connecting the Control Panel I/O PortsDimm Installation See Figure Installing MemoryMemory Support Adding PCI Cards PCI card installationPCI slots Serverboard Details Super X6DLP-EG2 LayoutJumper Description Default Setting Connector DescriptionOnboard Indicators Description X6DLP-EG2 Quick ReferenceConnector Definitions ATX Power ConnectorProcessor Power Connector Power LEDNIC1/2 LEDs Power Fail LEDOverheat/Fan Fail LED Reset Button Power ButtonJLAN1/2 Ethernet Ports Chassis IntrusionUniversal Serial Bus Headers Universal Serial Bus USB0/1Fan Headers Wake-On-Ring Speaker/Power LED/KeylockWake-On-LAN Connector Power FaultSMB Power I2 C ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsJumper Settings JLAN1/2 Enable/DisableExplanation Jumpers Cmos ClearVGA Enable/Disable Power Force OnSMBus to PCI Slots Watch DogOnboard Indicators Alarm ResetJlan LEDs System Status LEDOnboard LED Indicators DS1, DS5 Onboard LED Indicators DS7, DS8Parallel Port, Floppy, IDE and Sata Drive Connections Parallel Printer Port HeaderFloppy Connector Sata ConnectorsIDE Connectors IDE Drive Connectors Pin Definitions IDE1, IDE2Chapter Advanced Chassis Setup PrecautionsStatic-Sensitive Devices Tools RequiredControl Panel System FansInstalling a new fan System Fan FailureReplacing System Cooling Fans Removing a fanAccessing the Drive Bays Drive Bay Installation/RemovalSerial ATA Drive Installation CD-ROM Drive Installation Power Supply Power Supply FailureReplacing the Power Supply Accessing the inside of the systemRemoving the power supply Installing a new power supplyPage Chapter How To Change the Configuration DataIntroduction Processors Main SetupSystem Memory Advanced Settings Configure Advanced CPU SettingsCPU Configuration Sub-Menu System Time/System DateCombined Mode Operation IDE Configuration Sub-MenuIDE Configuration ATA Ports DefinitionLBA/Large Mode TypeBlock Multi-Sector Transfer A.R.T. For Hard disk drivesFloppy Configuration PCI/PnP ConfigurationAllocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette SnoopingPCI IDE BusMaster Offboard PCI/ISA IDE CardSuper IO Configuration Sub-Menu Advanced Chipset Settings Power Configuration Apci ConfigurationWatch Dog Timer PCI/PCI Error LoggingPCI/PCI Express Error Logging Event Log ConfigurationMPS Configuration Remote Access ConfigurationPCI Express Configuration Remote Access Serial Port ModeRedirection After Bios Post Sredir Memory Display DelayUSB Configuration System Health MonitorBoot Settings System Fan MonitorFan Speed Control Modes Fan1 Speed to Fan6 SpeedsBios Settings Configuration Boot Device Priority Hard Disk DrivesRemovable Drives CD/DVD DrivesSecurity Settings Change Supervisor PasswordChange User Password Clear User PasswordLoad Optimal Defaults Exit OptionsSaving Changes and Exit Discarding Changes and ExitLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Amibios Error Beep Codes Appendix a Bios Error Beep CodesBeep Code Error Message Description LED Indicators DS7/DS8 LED Post CodesAppendix B Bios Post Checkpoint Codes Uncompressed Initialization CodesBootblock Recovery Codes Uncompressed Initialization Codes Checkpoint Appendix B Bios Post Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint A9h Aah Abh B0h B1h 00h Page Serial ATA Sata Appendix C Software InstallationIntel 6300ESB I/O Controller Hub Adaptec Sata HostRAID Controller Driver Configuring Sata RAIDAdaptec RAID Configuration Utility ARC Using the Array Configuration Utility ACU Managing Arrays Viewing Array PropertiesDeleting Arrays Creating ArraysPage Assigning Array Properties RAID Levels Adding a Bootable Array Initializing Disk Drives Deleting a Bootable ArrayTo initialize drives Page Page Rebuilding Arrays To rebuild an arrayUsing the Disk Utilities To access the disk utilitiesExiting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility You can choose from the following optionsInstalling the ICH5R/6300 ESBDriver Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Installing Additional DriversSupero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control Page Appendix D System Specifications Weight Power SupplySystem Cooling System Input Requirements