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vi S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Motherboard Features ........................................................................

viii S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Reset Button ..............................................................................................5-11 Power Fail LED ........................................................................................5-11 Overheat/Fan Fail .....................

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 5015A-EHF is a single processor, 1U rackmount server. The 5015A-EHF is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC502L-200B chassis and the X7SPE-HF motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have be...

1-2 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual 1-2 Motherboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 5015A-EHF lies the X7SPE-HF, a single processor, low-power motherboard based upon Intel's ATOM D510 + ICH9R chipset. Below are the main features of the X7SPE-HF. Processor The X7SPE-HF supports one In...

1-4 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual 1-3 Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC502L-200B 1U mini rackmount server chassis. System Power The SC502L-200B chassis includes a single 200W power supply. SATA Subsystem The SC502L-200B chassis was des...

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-5 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: [email protected] (General Information) [email protected] (Technical Support) Web Site: www....

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5015A-EHF up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. This ...

2-2 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual • Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing. • This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets, etc.). • This ...

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-3 • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient opera...

2-4 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual 2-5 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC502 chassis into a rack unit There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the insta...

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-5 Figure 2-2. Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack 1. Confi rm that chassis includes the four mounting screws required to mount the chassis into a rack 2. Align the thru holes of the chassis with the thru holes of the rack...

2-6 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual 2-6 Checking the Motherboard Setup After you install the 5015A-EHF in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the Inside of the System (Figure 2-3) 1. Firs...

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-7 Figure 2-3. Accessing the Inside of the System 1 2 1 3 1 2 1 2

2-8 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual 2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the drives have been properly installed and all essential connections have been made. Checking the Drives 1. Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or two Se...

Chapter 3: System Interface 3-1 Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi c components. There are also two buttons on the control panel. This ch...

3-2 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Overheat When this LED is on it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airfl ow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and oper...

Chapter 3: System Interface 3-3 Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

4-1 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you ...

4-4 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Installation Instructions Warning! Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de ins...

4-5 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Circuit Breaker Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A. サーキット・ブレーカー この製品は、短絡（過電流）保護装置がある建物での設置を前提としています。 保護装置の定格が...

4-6 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Power Disconnection Warning   電源切断の警告 システムコンポーネントの取り付けまたは取り外しのために、 シャーシー内部にアクセス するには、 システムの電源はすべてのソースから切断され、電源コードは電源モジュールから取り 外す必要があります。 警告 在你打开机箱并安装或移除内部器件前,必须将系统完全断电,并移除电源线。 警告 在您打開機殼安裝或移除內部元件前，必須將系統完全斷電，並移除電源線。 Warnung Das System muss von allen Quellen d...

4-7 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema. Atte...

4-8 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Equipment Installation 機器の設置 トレーニングを受け認定された人だけがこの装置の設置、交換、 またはサービスを許可 されています。 Warning! Only trained and qualifi ed personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Warnung Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung...

4-9 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems アクセス制限区域 このユニットは、 アクセス制限区域に設置されることを想定しています。 アクセス制限区域は、特別なツール、鍵と錠前、その他のセキュリティの手段を用いての み出入りが可能です。 Warning! This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool...

4-10 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Battery Handling Warning! There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instruct...

4-12 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Warnung Dieses Gerät kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben. Um sicherzustellen, dass der Einheit kein trom zugeführt wird, müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden. ¡Advertencia! Puede que esta unidad tenga más de una conexión para fuentes de alimentación. ...

4-13 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Backplane Voltage バックプレーンの電圧 システムの稼働中は危険な電圧または電力が、バックプレーン上にかかっています。 修理する際には注意ください。 警告 当系统正在进行时，背板上有很危险的电压或能量，进行维修时务必小心。 警告 當系統正在進行時，背板上有危險的電壓或能量，進行維修時務必小心。 Warnung Wenn das System in Betrieb ist, treten auf der Rückwandplatine gefährliche Spannungen ...

4-14 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning! Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. 地方および国の電気規格に準拠 機器の取り付けはその地方および国の電気規格に準拠する必要があります。 Warnung Die Installation der Geräte muss den Sicherheitsstandards...

4-15 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. יצראה למשחה יקוח םואית ! הרהזא תנקתה םייצראהו םיימוקמה למשחה יקוחל תמאות תויהל תבייח דויצה . ﺕﺍﺪﻌﻤﻟﺍ ﺐﻴﻛﺮﺗ ﺔﻴﺋﺎﺑﺮﻬﻜﻟﺍ ﻠﻟ ﻞﺜﺘ...

4-16 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen. ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales. Atte...

4-18 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Warning! When installing the product, use the provided or designated connection cables, power cables and AC adaptors. Using any other cables and adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fi re. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use o...

4-19 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention Lors de l'installation du produit, utilisez les bables de connection fournis ou désigné. L'utilisation d'autres cables et adaptateurs peut provoquer un dysfonctionnement ou un incendie. Appareils électroménagers et de loi sur la sécurité Ma...

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-1 Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X7SPE-HF motherboard into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All moth- erboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layo...

5-2 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Unpacking The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis- charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. 5-2 Motherboard Installation This section explains the fi rst step of physic...

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-3 5-3 Connecting Cables Now that the motherboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer dat...

5-4 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual 5-4 I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Figure 5-2. I/O Ports 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 Rear I/O Ports 1....

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-5 5-5 Onboard Processor The Intel Atom processor is soldered directly onto the motherboard. Installing and removing the processor is not required. A small active heatsink sits on the proces- sor to keep it cool. 5-6 Installing Memory Note : Check the Supermicr...

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-7 5-7 Adding PCI Expansion Cards The SC502L-200B chassis can accommodate one full-height, half-length PCI- Express expansion card (PCI-E x4 in a x16 slot). Installing an Expansion Card 1. After powering down the system, remove the PCI slot shield. 2. Fully sea...

5-8 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Figure 5-4. X7SPE-HF Layout 5-8 Motherboard Details Number Jumper Description Default Setting 12, 11 JI 2 C1/JI 2 C2 SMB to PCI Slots Open/Open (Disabled) 13 JPL2 LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) 14 JPL1 LAN1 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) 16 JPG1 ...

5-10 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Power Button T h e P o w e r B u t t o n c o n n e c t i o n i s l o c a t e d o n p i n s 1 a n d 2 o f J F 1 . M o m e n t a r i l y c o n t a c t i n g b o t h p i n s will power on/off the system. To turn off the power when set to suspend mode, press t...

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-15 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with a sq...

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-17 Speaker Jumper On the JD1 header, pins 1~3 are used for a power LED and pins 4~7 are used for an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6-7 with a jumper. See the table on the right for speaker pin defi nitions. Spea...

5-18 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each port, the yellow LED indicates activity while the other LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the...

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-19 5-13 Installing Software The Supermicro ftp site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com . Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the ftp site, go into the CDR_Images directory and lo...

5-20 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program allows you to m...

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-21 5-14 Onboard Battery Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfi ll. Please comply with...

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-1 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform main- tenance on the SC502L chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If a...

6-2 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View 6-2 Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system control buttons and status indicators. These wires have been bundled...

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 6-3 System Fans The SC502L is a fan-less chassis, which results in an extremely quiet and energy- effi cient operation. The only fan in the system is located on the heatsink for the embedded processor. 6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal Installling a 3.5" SA...

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 6-5 Power Supply The SC502L-200B chassis has a single 200 watt power supply. This power supply is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. In the event that the power supply unit fails, the syste...

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-1 Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X7SPE-HF. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chap- ter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Note: For instruc...

7-2 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can acc...

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-3 System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys- tem Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the arro...

7-4 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual 7-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items:  BOOT Feature Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. Th...

7-6 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Standby Power in S5 This feature supplies standby power while in S5 (sleep mode). Set this feature to Disabled to comply with EuP requirements, Enable this feature to activate wake-up capability while in sleep mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled.  C...

7-8 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Active State Power Management Select Enabled to start Active-State Power Management for signal transactions between L0 and L1 Links on the PCI Express Bus. This maximizes power-saving and transaction speed. The options are Enabled and Disabled . Reserved Pa...

7-10 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow the AMI B...

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-11 Select UDMA4 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 4 . It has a data transfer rate of 100 MBs. The options are Auto , SWDMAn, MWDMAn, and UDMAn. S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures....

7-14 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual  Hardware Health Confi guration This feature allows the user to monitor Hardware Health of the system and review the status of each item when displayed. CPU Overheat Alarm This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which de- term...

7-16 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for ef...

7-18 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual  IPMI Confi guration Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole. For more information on the IPMI specifi cations, please visit...

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-19 IP Address - Enter the IP address for this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Subnet Mask - Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine belon...

7-20 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual 7-4 Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass- words, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst. Supervisor Password This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear m...

7-22 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual  Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled. • 1st Boot Device - 1st Floppy D...

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-23  Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, and Disabled. • 1st Drive • 2nd Drive - [USB: XXXXXXXXX] Retry Boot Devices Select this option to retry booting from t...

7-24 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual fi guration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system confi guration, and reboo...

Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes A-1 Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the AMI BIOS. POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors. Recoverab...

B-2 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF User's Manual System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC (auto-range) Rated Input Current: 3A max. Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power: 200W (Part# PWS-202-1H) Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (8A), +5V (8A), +12V (16A), -12V (0.5A...