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Record of Revision Version Description 001 February 2011 First printing 007-5685-001 iii Contents 1 Introduction . 1 Overview . 1 Serverboard Features . 3 Processors . 3 Memory . 3 Onboard SAS (Option for 24-Drive Configurations) . 3 Serial ATA (SATA) . 3 PCI Expansion Slots . 3 Ethernet Ports . 4 Onboard Controllers/Ports . 4 Graphics Controller. 4 Other Features . 4 InfiniBand . 4 Server Chassis Features . 6 System Power . 6 SATA Subsystem . 6 Control Panel . 6 Rear I/O Panel . 6 Cooling System . 6 System Notes . 7 Nodes . 7 System Power . 7 SAS/SATA Backplane/Drives (24-Drive Chassis). 7 SATA Backplane/Drives (12-Drive Chassis) . 7 2 Server Installation . 9 Unpack the System . 9 Prepare for Setup . 9 007-5685-001 v Contents Choose a Setup Location . 9 Warnings and Precautions . 10 Rack Precautions . 10 Server Precautions . 11 Rack Mounting Considerations . 11 Ambient Operating Temperature . 11 Reduced Airflow . 11 Mechanical Loading . 11 Circuit Overloading . 12 Reliable Ground . 12 Install the System into a Rack . 12 Separate the Sections of the Rack Rails . 12 Outer Rack Rails. 14 Install the Outer Rails to the Rack . 14 Install the Inner Rail Extension . 14 Install the Inner Rails . 14 Install the Server in a Rack . 15 Check the Node Board Setup. 16 Access the Inside of the Chassis. 16 Check the CPUs (Processors) . 17 Check the System Memory . 18 Install Expansion PCIe Cards . 18 Check all Cable Connections and Airflow . 18 Check the Drive Bay Setup . 18 Check the System Disk Drives . 18 Check the Airflow . 19 Supply Power to the System . 19 3 System Interface. 21 Overview . 21 Control Panel Buttons . 22 Power . 22 Unit Identifier . 23 Control Panel LEDs . 23 vi 007-5685-001 Contents Overheat/Fan Failure LED . 23 Network Activity . 23 Drive Carrier LEDs . 24 4 System Safety . 25 Electrical Safety Precautions . 25 Serverboard Battery. 26 DVD-ROM Laser . 26 Mainboard Replaceable Soldered-in Fuses. 26 General Safety Precautions . 27 ESD Precautions. 27 5 System Serverboard Information . 29 Handling a Node Board . 30 ESD Precautions . 30 Unpacking . 30 Serverboard Features . 30 Serverboard I/O Ports . 33 Configuring Memory . 34 Memory DIMM Layout . 36 Memory DIMM Rules . 37 Mixing Processor and DIMM Speeds . 38 PCIe Expansion Cards . 39 6 Basic Troubleshooting and Chassis Service . 41 Basic Troubleshooting Procedures . 42 If the System Does Not Power Up . 42 System Powers Up But Will Not Boot . 42 No Video After System Power Up . 43 Memory Errors . 43 Chassis Service Information. 43 Static-Sensitive Devices . 44 Precautions . 44 Unpacking . 44 Control Panel . 45 007-5685-001 vii Contents System Fans . 45 Fan Configuration . 46 System Fan Failure . 46 Changing a System Fan . 46 Hard Drive Installation/Removal. 47 Nodes and Associated Disk Drives . 47 Installing a Hard Drive in a Carrier. 49 Removing Hot-Swap Drives. 49 Air Shrouds . 51 Power Supply. 51 Power Supply Failure . 51 7 BIOS . 53 Starting BIOS Setup Utility . 53 How To Change the Configuration Data. 54 Starting the Setup Utility . 54 Main Menu . 55 Advanced Settings Screen . 56 BOOT Features . 57 Quick Boot . 57 Quiet Boot . 57 AddOn ROM Display Mode . 57 Bootup Num-Lock . 57 Wait For ‘F1’ If Error . 57 Hit ‘Del’ Message Display . 57 Interrupt 19 Capture . 57 Power Configuration . 58 Power Button Function . 58 Restore on AC Power Loss . 58 Watch Dog Timer . 58 Processor and Clock Options . 58 Ratio CMOS Setting . 58 C1E Support . 58 Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) . ..