SUPERSUPERSERVER 8015C-T®USER’S MANUALRevision 1.0
1-2SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's Manual1-2 Serverboard FeaturesAt the heart of the SuperServer 8015C-T lies the X7QCE, a quad processor serverboard
B-2SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualPOST Code Description14h Initialize keyboard controller16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum17h Initial
Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-3POST Code Description5Bh Disable CPU cache5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB60h Test extended memory62h
B-4SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualPOST Code Description99h Check for SMART Drive (optional)9Ch Set up Power Management9Dh Initial
Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-5The following are for the boot block in Flash ROMPOST Code DescriptionE0h Initialize the chipsetE1h Initialize
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Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-1Appendix C HostRAID Setup GuidelinesAfter all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst confi gure
C-2SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualThe Intel HostRAID Confi gurationsThe following types of Intel's HostRAID confi gurations are supported:RA
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-3Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility ProgramCreating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes:After the sy
C-4SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualCreating a RAID 0 VolumeSelect "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter>
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-5Creating a RAID 1 Volume:Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Ente
1-3Chapter 1: IntroductionThe X7QCE features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000 graph-ics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifi ca
C-6SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualCreating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0)Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-7Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity)Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <
C-8SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualDeleting a RAID VolumePress Enter when the Create Volume item is highlighted. A warning message displays.When
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-9From the main menu, select "Reset Disks to Non- RAID" and press <Enter>. The following s
C-10SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualC-2 Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 for RAID SystemsInstalling a New Operating SystemInsert the Microsoft t
D-1Appendix D: System Specifi cationsAppendix D System Specifi cationsProcessors Four Intel Xeon 7300/7200 sequence processors (130W CPUs not supp
D-2SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualWeight Gross (Bare Bone): 43 lbs. (19.5 kg.) System Cooling Six (6) paired sets of 4-cm c
D-3Appendix D: System Specifi cationsCalifornia Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only
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1-4SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's Manual1-3 Server Chassis FeaturesThe following is a general outline of the main features of the SC818TQ-1000 server
1-5Chapter 1: IntroductionFigure 1-1. Intel 7300 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details
1-6SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's Manual1-4 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-1Chapter 2 Server Installation2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 8015C-T up and ru
2-2SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualWarnings and Precautions!Rack PrecautionsEnsure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully e
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-3Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-ing them.Always keep the rack's fro
2-4SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's Manual2-4 Installing the System into a RackThis section provides information on installing the 8015C-T into a rack
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-5Installing the Outer RailsBegin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach a
Manual Revision 1.0Release Date: September 12, 2007The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate.
2-6SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualFigure 2-3. Installing the Server into a RackInstalling the Server into the RackYou should now have rails att
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-72-5 Checking the Serverboard SetupAfter you install the 8015C-T in the rack, you will need to open the top cover to
2-8SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualFigure 2-4. Accessing the Inside of the System
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-92-6 Preparing to Power OnNext, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives and SATA back
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Chapter 3: System Interface3-1PowerThe main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system. Turning off syst
3-2SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's Manual21NIC2Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing .3-3 Control Panel LEDsThe control panel located on t
Chapter 3: System Interface3-33-4 SATA Drive Carrier LEDsGreen: Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green LED (on th
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Chapter 4: System Safety4-1Chapter 4 System Safety4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions!Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect
PrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation an
SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's Manual4-24-2 General Safety PrecautionsFollow these rules to ensure general safety:Keep the area around the SuperServe
Chapter 4: System Safety4-34-3 ESD PrecautionsElectrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into
SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's Manual4-44-4 Operating PrecautionsCare must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 8015C-T is
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-1Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install the X7QCE serverboard in
5-2SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualUnpackingThe serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis-charge. When unpa
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-35-3 Connecting CablesNow that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the boar
5-4SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's Manual5-4 I/O PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-2 below
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-55-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink!Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package.
5-6SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualCPU InstallationLift the lever on the CPU socket completely as shown in the picture on the right; otherwise,
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-7CEK Heat Sink InstallationDo not apply any thermal grease to the heat sink or the CPU die; the required amount
SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualivChapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7QCE serverboard, including the locations and functions of con
5-8SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualMemory SupportThe X7QCE supports up to 192 GB fully buffered (FBD) ECC DDR2 667/533 in 24 DIMM slots (four ch
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-9To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the bottom no
5-10SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualFigure 5-5. X7QCE Layout(not drawn to scale)5-8 Serverboard DetailsPCI Slot4 PCI-X 133MHzJVGA1JCOM1J19J13JCO
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-11X7QCE Quick ReferenceJumper Description Default SettingJ10/J11 SMB to PCI Slots #3/#4/#5/#6 Pins 1/2 (Enabled
5-12SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualReset ConnectorThe reset connector is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1 and attaches to the reset switch on the
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-13Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)Connect an LED to the OH connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad-vanced war
5-14SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualFan HeadersThere are nine fan headers on the serverboard, all of which are 4-pin fans. However, pins 1-3 of
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-15Wake-On-LANThe Wake-On-LAN header is des-ignated JWOL1 on the serverboard. See the table on the right for pi
5-16SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualSerial PortsTwo serial ports are included on the serverboard. COM1 is a backpanel port and COM2 is a header
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-17Power SMB (I2C) ConnectorPower SMB (I2 C) connector, located at J13, monitors the status of the power supply,
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5-18SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's Manual5-10 Jumper SettingsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-19CMOS ClearJBT1 is used to clear CMOS (which will also clear any passwords). Instead of pins, this jumper con
5-20SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualCompact Flash Master/Slave SelectA Compact Flash Master (Primary)/Slave (Secondary) Select Jumper is located
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-21I2C to PCI-X/PCI-E SlotsJumper Settings (J10/J11)Jumper Setting Defi nition J10: Closed J11:Closed Ena
5-22SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's Manual5-11 Onboard IndicatorsGLAN1/2 LEDsThe Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each p
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-235-12 Floppy, IDE, and SATA PortsUse the following information to connect the IDE hard disk drive cables.A re
5-24SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualSATA PortsThere are no jumpers to confi g-ure the onboard SATA connec-tors. See the table on the right for pi
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-1Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte-na
6-2SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualFigure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear ViewsSystem Reset6-2 Control PanelThe control panel (located on the front
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-36-3 System FansSix 4-cm heavy duty counter-rotating fans provide the cooling for the 8015C-T. Each fan unit is act
viSUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1-1 Overview ...
6-4SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualFigure 6-2. System Cooling Fans6-4 Drive Bay InstallationRemoving the Front BezelIf your system has a front b
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-5Accessing the Drive BaysSATA Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of
6-6SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualFigure 6-4. Mounting a SATA Drive in a Carrier!Important: Regardless of how many SATA hard drives are in-stal
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-7Figure 6-5. Removing a SATA Drive from the ServerSATA BackplaneThe SATA drives plug into a backplane that provides
6-8SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualDVD-ROM and Floppy Drive InstallationThe top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the D
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-96-5 Power SupplyThe SuperServer 8015C-T has a single 1000 watt power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This
6-10SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualFigure 6-6. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply
Chapter 7: BIOS7-1Chapter 7 BIOS7-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMIBIOS Setup Utility for the X7QCE. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash
7-2SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's Manual7-2 Main SetupWhen you fi rst enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can
Chapter 7: BIOS7-37-3 Advanced SettingsThe Advanced Settings screen and submenus are listed below:WarningWhen you fi rst enter the Advanced Setup scree
viiTable of ContentsInstalling the Server into the Rack ... 2-62-5 Checking the Server
7-4SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualIntel Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU.)Select Enabled to use the fe
Chapter 7: BIOS7-5TypeThis feature allows the user to select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed, Auto, CDROM, a
7-6SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualDMA ModeSelect Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE disk dr
Chapter 7: BIOS7-7Floppy Confi guration This option allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Floppy Drives installed in the system.Floppy A/
7-8SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualOffboard PCI/ISA IDE CardThis option allows the user to assign a PCI slot number to an off-board PCI/ISA IDE
Chapter 7: BIOS7-9NorthBridge Confi gurationThis feature allows the user to confi gure the NorthBridge Chipset settings.Crystal Beach/DMAThis feature u
7-10SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualFBD Thermal Throttle ModeSelect Enabled to use the feature of closed-loop thermal throttling on a fully buff
Chapter 7: BIOS7-11USB2 ControllerSelect Enabled to activate the onboard USB2 controller. The options are Enabled and Disabled.SLP_S4# Minimum Asserti
7-12SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualEvent Log Confi gurationHighlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log.Vi
Chapter 7: BIOS7-13USB Mass Storage Device Confi gurationThis feature allows the user to confi gure the USB Mass Storage Device set-tings.USB Mass Stor
viiiSUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's Manual5-12 Floppy, IDE, and SATA Ports ... 5
7-14SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualChipset ACPI Confi gurationHigh Precision Event TimeSelect Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Time
Chapter 7: BIOS7-15Advanced Resume Event ControlResume On RingIf set to Enabled, the system will be "awakened" when the modem receives an in
7-16SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualHardware Health Confi gurationThis feature allows the AMI BIOS to automatically display the status of the fo
Chapter 7: BIOS7-17MPS Confi guration This section allows the user to confi gure the multiprocessors table.MPS RevisionThis feature allows the user to
7-18SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualSMBIOS Confi gurationSMBIOS SMI SupportSelect Enabled to enable the function of SMBIOS SMI Wrapper support f
Chapter 7: BIOS7-19Terminal TypeThis feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection.The options are ANSI, VT100, a
7-20SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's Manual7-4 Boot Confi gurationThis feature allows the user to confi gure the following items:Boot SettingsQuick Bo
Chapter 7: BIOS7-21Parity CheckingThis option allows the user to enable or disable SB IDCHK# and PCI SERR # Parity Checking. The options are Enabled a
7-22SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualRemovable DrivesThis feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Remov-able Drives.
Chapter 7: BIOS7-23Change Supervisor PasswordSelect this option and press <Enter> to access the Submenu, and then type in the password. Change U
Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewThe SuperServer 8015C-T is a high-end server that is comprised of two main sub-systems: the SC818TQ-1000 1U server c
7-24SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's Manual7-6 Exit OptionsSelect the Exit tab from the AMIBIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup scree
Chapter 7: BIOS7-25Load Fail-Safe DefaultsTo set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The Fail-Saf
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A-1Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesAppendix A BIOS POST MessagesDuring the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a prob-lem is
A-2SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's ManualSystem CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration usedSystem CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly,
A-3Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesEISA CMOS not writeableServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.DMA Test FailedServerBIOS2 test error: Canno
A-4SUPERSERVER 8015C-T User's Manualnnnn kB Extended RAM PassedWhere nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.nnnn Cache SRAM P
A-5Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesPS/2 Mouse:PS/2 mouse identifi ed.Run the I2O Confi guration UtilityOne or more unclaimed block storage devices have th
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Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-1Appendix B BIOS POST CodesThis section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST codes are d
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