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Page 3 - About This Manual; Chapter 1: Introduction; for their installation.; Chapter 3: System Interface; located throughout the system.; iii; Preface

Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5015A-EHF- D525. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced techni- cians only. The SuperServer 5015A...

Page 4 - UPER; iv; Chapter 4: System Safety; reconfi guring the motherboard.; Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup; units and cooling fans.; Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes

S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual iv Chapter 4: System Safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 5015A-EHF-D525. Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setu...

Page 5 - Notes

Page 6 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1 Introduction; Features; Chapter 2 Server Installation

vi S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Motherboard Features ...................................................................

Page 9 - ix; Setup; Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes

ix 7-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 7-2 7-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations...................................................................... 7-4 7-4 Security Settings ...............................................

Page 11 - One CD containing drivers and utilities

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 5015A-EHF-D525 is a single processor, 1U rack- mount server. The 5015A-EHF-D525 is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC502L-200B chassis and the X7SPE-HF-D525 motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating sys...

Page 12 - processor is embedded in the motherboard.

1-2 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 1-2 Motherboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 5015A-EHF-D525 is the X7SPE-HF-D525, a single processor, low-power motherboard based upon Intel's ATOM D525 + ICH9R chipset. Below are the main features of the X7SPE-HF-D525. Processor The X7SPE-...

Page 14 - -3 Server Chassis Features; rackmount server chassis.; System Power; The SC502L-200B chassis includes a single 200W power supply.; SATA Subsystem; system reset button as well as two; Expansions Cards

1-4 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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 wa...

Page 15 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Supermicro; Headquarters

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....

Page 17 - Chapter 2: Server Installation; Chapter 2; noted in each step for details on installing specifi c components.; -2 Unpacking the System; fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.; -3 Preparing for Setup; Choosing a Setup Location

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- D525 up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time....

Page 18 - Rack Precautions; Server Precautions; before; Warnings and Precautions!

2-2 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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.). Th...

Page 19 - Rack Mounting Considerations; Ambient Operating Temperature; for safe operation is not compromised.; Mechanical Loading; arise due to uneven mechanical loading.; Circuit Overloading

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...

Page 20 - -4 Rack Mounting Instructions; came with the rack unit you are using.; Figure 2-1. Installing the Chassis into a Rack

2-4 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 2-4 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 ...

Page 21 - Figure 2-2. Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack; Installing into a Telco Rack; Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-5 Figure 2-2. Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack Installing into a Telco Rack The SC502 supports Telco Rack installation. The SC502 chassis compact design allows the chassis to be installed into a Telco rack without the use of rails. Installing the Chassis into...

Page 22 - -5 Checking the Motherboard Setup; Checking the Components

2-6 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup After you install the 5015A-EHF-D525 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-...

Page 23 - Figure 2-3. Accessing the Inside of the System

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

Page 24 - -6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup; all essential connections have been made.

2-8 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 2-6 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 Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or 1. t...

Page 25 - Chapter 3: System Interface; Chapter 3; -2 Control Panel Buttons; Reset Button; The reset button reboots the system.; Power; unplug the AC power cord after shutting down the server.; -3 Control Panel LEDs; tion you may need to take.

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...

Page 26 - Overheat; ). This LED will remain on as long as the indicated condition exists.; HDD

3-2 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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...

Page 27 - should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

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.

Page 29 - -1 Electrical Safety Precautions

Chapter 4: System Safety 4-1 Chapter 4 System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ! Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 5015A-EHF-D525 from damage: Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well • ...

Page 30 - -2 General Safety Precautions; CAUTION

S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 4-2 4-2 General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: Keep the area around the 5015A-EHF-D525 clean and free of clutter. • The 5015A-EHF-D525 weighs approximately 10 lbs (4.5 kg). When lifting the • system, two people at either en...

Page 31 - Chapter 4: System Safety; Precautions; Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

Chapter 4: System Safety 4-3 4-3 ESD Precautions Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic com ponents and printed circ...

Page 32 - system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.; Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery; of your used battery properly.

S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 4-4 4-4 Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5015A- EHF-D525 is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. ! Figure...

Page 33 - Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup; Chapter 5; cool and protect the system.; -1 Handling the Motherboard; memory modules or gold contacts.

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-1 Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X7SPE-HF-D525 motherboard into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are also described. A l...

Page 34 - Unpacking; Installation; Installing to the Chassis

5-2 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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 p...

Page 35 - Cables; Connecting Data Cables; the chassis. See Chapter 5 for details and pin descriptions.

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...

Page 36 - Ports

5-4 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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 Por...

Page 37 - Processor; Note; : Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memor y modules.; Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM; DIMM Installation; along the bottom of the module to prevent incorrect installation.; Memory Support

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...

Page 39 - -7 Adding PCI Expansion Cards; Installing an Expansion Card

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 (a PCI-E x4 card in a x16 slot). Installing an Expansion Card After powering down the system, remove the PCI slot shield. 1. Fully...

Page 40 - Details; Number

5-8 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Figure 5-4. X7SPE-HF-D525 Layout 5-8 Motherboard Details Note: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. 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...

Page 42 - Power Button; Defi nitions; External Power Connector

5-10 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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, pr...

Page 46 - SMB

5-14 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual SGPIO Header Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition Pin Defi nition 1 NC 2 NC 3 Ground 4 DATA Out 5 Load 6 Ground 7 Clock 8 NC T-SGPIO 0/1 Headers Two T-SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers are located near the SATA connectors on the mo...

Page 47 - Trusted Platform Module Header

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-15 Universal Serial Bus (USB) F o u r U n i v e r s a l S e r i a l B u s p o r t s (USB1/2/3/4) are located on the I/O backpanel. Additionally, one Type A USB port (USB10) and fi ve USB headers (USB5/6, 7/8, 9) are pro- vided on the motherboard to provide fro...

Page 48 - Explanation of Jumpers; CMOS Clear; Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.

5-16 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 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 wit...

Page 51 - -11 Onboard Indicators; SATA Ports

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-19 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 ...

Page 52 - -13 Installing Software; that came packaged with your motherboard.; After installing each item, you must; The bottom

5-20 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual 5-13 Installing Software After the hardware has been installed, you should fi rst install the operating system and then the drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. Driver/Tool Ins...

Page 53 - Supero Doctor III; the Figure below for a display of the Supero Doctor III interface.; Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Health Information)

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-21 Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor 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 Supero Doctor III program in- cluded ...

Page 54 - Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control)

5-22 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at: ftp://ftp. supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download the SDIII User's Guide at: <http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/SDIII_User_Guide.pdf>. For...

Page 55 - Devices

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...

Page 56 - Panel; simplify the connection.

6-2 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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 bu...

Page 57 - Fans

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...

Page 59 - Supply

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...

Page 61 - Starting BIOS Setup Utility; system is booting up.; setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as; : Options printed in; Bold; are default settings.; How To Change the Confi guration Data

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-1 Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X7SPE-HF-D525. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Note: For inst...

Page 62 - How to Start the Setup Utility

7-2 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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 ca...

Page 63 - System Time/System Date; System Time

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...

Page 64 - -3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations; BOOT Feature; for system boot. The options are

7-4 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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: X BOOT Feature Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boo...

Page 66 - CPU Confi guration; Warning

7-6 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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...

Page 68 - IDE/SATA Confi guration

7-8 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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 . Reserv...

Page 70 - DMA Mode

7-10 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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 ...

Page 71 - PCI/PnP Confi guration

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....

Page 74 - Hardware Health; Confi guration

7-14 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual X 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-...

Page 76 - Fan Speed Control Modes; ACPI Confi guration; power management settings for your system.; High Performance Event Timer; the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are; Enabled; or S4 sleep State. The options are Enabled and; Disabled; keyboard. The options are Enabled and

7-16 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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 f...

Page 78 - IPMI Confi guration

7-18 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual X 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 ...

Page 79 - Event Log Confi guration

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...

Page 80 - Settings; Supervisor Password

7-20 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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. Cl...

Page 82 - Boot Device Priority; th boot device and Disabled.; Hard Disk Drives; Use this feature to confi gure Boot Settings:

7-22 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual X 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 Flopp...

Page 83 - Removable Drives; st Drive; Retry Boot Devices; fail to boot initially. The options are; Options; Save Changes and Exit

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-23 X 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...

Page 84 - Discard Changes and Exit; AMI BIOS Utility Program.; Load Optimal Defaults; performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.; Load Fail-Safe Defaults; for maximum performance.

7-24 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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 ...

Page 85 - Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes; Appendix A; This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors.; Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes; long and two shor t beeps - video confi guration error

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...

Page 88 - System Input Requirements; Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

B-2 S UPER S ERVER 5015A-EHF-D525 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 ...

Page 89 - Appendix B: System Specifi cations