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SUPERSERVER 5015M-MT
SUPERSERVER 5015M-MT+
USER’S MANUAL
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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 5015M-MT/
5015M-MT+. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced
technicians only.
The SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ is a high-end single processor mini 1U

rackmount server based on the SC813MFT-300C 1U rackmount server chassis and
the Super PDSMi/PDSMi+ motherboard. The PDSMi/PDSMi+ supports a single
Intel® processor - please refer to our website for an up-to-date list of supported
processors.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
server system and describes the main features of the Super PDSMi/PDSMi+ moth-
erboard and the SC813MFT-300C chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5015M-
MT/5015M-MT+ into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to power-
ing up the system. If your server was ordered without the processor and memory
components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual
for their installation.
Chapter 3: System Interface
Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions
and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.
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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 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the PDSMi/PDSMi+ motherboard,

including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer
to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when
reconfiguring the motherboard.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC813MFT-300C 1U rackmount

server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when install-
ing, removing or reconfiguring Serial ATA or peripheral drives and when replacing
system power supply units and cooling fans.
Chapter 7: BIOS
The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-
tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A: LED Indicators
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C: Installing Software and Drivers
Appendix D: System Specifications
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Preface
Notes
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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Motherboard Features .................................................................................... 1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-5
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-6

2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System ................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ........................................................................................ 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location .................................................................... 2-2
Rack Precautions .................................................................................... 2-2
Server Precautions ................................................................................. 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ............................................................... 2-3
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ............................................... 2-4
Installing the Rear Inner Rails ................................................................... 2-4
Installing the Rack Rails............................................................................ 2-5
Installing the Server into the Rack ............................................................ 2-6
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ..................................................... 2-7
2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup ................................................................... 2-8
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..................................................................... 2-10

3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1
Reset ....................................................................................................... 3-1
Power ...................................................................................................... 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail .................................................................................. 3-2
NIC2 ........................................................................................................ 3-2
NIC1 ........................................................................................................ 3-2
HDD ........................................................................................................ 3-2
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Power ...................................................................................................... 3-3

3-4 Serial ATA Drive Carrier LED ......................................................................... 3-3

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4-1
4-2 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................. 4-2
4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................ 4-3
4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4

5-1 Handling the Motherboard ............................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Motherboard Installation .................................................................................. 5-2
5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-3
Connecting Data Cables ........................................................................... 5-3
Connecting Power Cables ......................................................................... 5-3
Connecting the Control Panel ................................................................... 5-3
5-4 I/O Ports........................................................................................................... 5-4
5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................. 5-5
5-6 Installing Memory............................................................................................. 5-8
5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards............................................................................... 5-9
5-8 Motherboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10
PDSMi/PDSMi+ Layout ........................................................................... 5-10
PDSMi/PDSMi+ Quick Reference ........................................................... 5-11
5-9 Connector Definitions .................................................................................... 5-12
Main ATX Power Supply Connector ....................................................... 5-12
Processor Power Connector ................................................................. 5-12
PW_ON Connector .................................................................................. 5-12
Reset Connector ................................................................................... 5-12
Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 5-13
NIC2 LED ................................................................................................ 5-13
NIC1 LED ............................................................................................... 5-13
IDE/SATA LED ......................................................................................... 5-13
Power On LED ....................................................................................... 5-14
NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-14
Fan Headers............................................................................................ 5-14
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ........................................... 5-14
Chassis Intrusion ..................................................................................... 5-15
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-15
Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-15
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JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ........................................................................ 5-15

Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-16
Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-16
Universal Serial Bus ................................................................................ 5-16
5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................. 5-17
Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................................... 5-17
CMOS Clear ............................................................................................ 5-17
Speaker Connector ................................................................................ 5-17
JLAN1 Enable/Disable ........................................................................... 5-18
JLAN2 Enable/Disable ........................................................................... 5-18
I2C Bus to PCI ........................................................................................ 5-18
System Power Force On ......................................................................... 5-18
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-19
Watch Dog Enable/Disable ..................................................................... 5-19
Compact Flash Master/Slave ................................................................. 5-19
5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-20
LAN LEDs................................................................................................ 5-20
+5V Standby Power Indicator ................................................................ 5-20
BIOS POST Code Indicators ................................................................. 5-20
5-12 Parallel Port and Peripheral Drive Connections ............................................ 5-21
Parallel Port ............................................................................................. 5-21
IPMI Socket ............................................................................................ 5-21
Floppy Connector .................................................................................... 5-22
SATA Connectors ................................................................................... 5-22
IDE Connector ......................................................................................... 5-23

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 6-1
6-2 Control Panel ................................................................................................... 6-2
6-3 System Fans .................................................................................................... 6-3
System Fan Failure ................................................................................... 6-3
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ........................................................................ 6-3
Removing the Front Bezel ........................................................................ 6-3
Accessing the Drive Bays ......................................................................... 6-4
Serial ATA Drive Installation ...................................................................... 6-4
CD-ROM Drive Installation ........................................................................ 6-6
6-5 Power Supply................................................................................................... 6-7
Power Supply Failure ................................................................................ 6-7
Replacing the Power Supply ..................................................................... 6-7
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Chapter 7: BIOS
7-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 Running Setup ................................................................................................. 7-2
7-3 Main BIOS Setup ............................................................................................ 7-2
7-4 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................. 7-7
7-5 Security .......................................................................................................... 7-19
7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-20
7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-21
Appendices:
Appendix A: LED Indicators ...................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes ............................................................................... B-1
Appendix C: Software Installation ............................................................................ C-1
Appendix D: System Specifications ......................................................................... D-1
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Notes
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The Supermicro SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ is a single processor, mini

1U rackmount server. The 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ is comprised of two main sub-
systems: the SC813MFT-300C chassis and the PDSMi/PDSMi+ motherboard. The
PDSMi/PDSMi+ supports a single Intel® processor in an LGA775 type socket and
up to 8 GB of DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM memory. Please refer to our web site
for details on supported processors and information on operating systems that have
been certified for use with the 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ (www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components may

have been included with the 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+, as listed below.
One passive CPU heatsink (SNK-P0016)
One (1) slim CD-ROM drive [CDM-TEAC-24(B)]
One (1) SATA backplane (CSE-SATA-813)
Four (4) SATA drive carriers [CSE-PT39(B)]
One (1) USB/COM tray cable [CSE-PT40(B)]
One (1) air shroud (CSE-PT0118)
One (1) 64-bit PCI-X slot riser card (CSE-RR1U-Xi)
Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT52) (optional):

Two (2) rack rail assemblies
Six (6) brackets for mounting the rack rails in a rack/telco rack
One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ User's Manual
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1-2 Motherboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ lies the PDSMi/PDSMi+, a

single processor motherboard designed to provide maximum performance. Below
are the main features of the PDSMi/PDSMi+.
Chipset Overview
The PDSMi is based on Intel’s E7230 chipset and the PDSMi+ is based on Intel's
E3000 chipset. See Figure 1-1 and 1-2 for chipset block diagrams.
Processors
The PDSMi/PDSMi+ has an LGA775 ZIF socket that supports a single Intel proces-
sor. Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of
supported processors (http://www.supermicro.com/support).
Memory
The PDSMi/PDSMi+ has four (4) 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 8 GB
of unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM modules. (Memory op-
erates in a dual-channel, or interleaved configuration for increased performance.)
Serial ATA
A SATA controller is incorporated into the ICH7R portion of the chipset to provide a
four-port Serial ATA subsystem. The Serial ATA drives are hot-swappable units.
PCI Expansion Slots
The PDSMi/PDSMi+ has one universal PCI-X 133 MHz slot, one PCI-Express x8
slot and one 32-bit, 33 MHz (5V) PCI slot. When incorporated into the 5015M-
MT/5015M-MT+ server system, a riser card is included for use with the PCI-X slot
to support one full-size, half-length expansion card. An optional riser card (CSE-
RR1U-Ei) can be used to support an 8x PCI-Express card.
Ethernet Ports
Two Intel 82573V PCI-Express gigabit Ethernet controllers are incorporated into the
PDSMi/PDSMi+ to support two Gigabit LAN ports.
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Onboard Controllers/Ports
An onboard IDE controller supports one floppy drive and up to two UltraDMA/ATA
100 hard drives or ATAPI devices. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one serial
COM port, a VGA (video) port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports
and two GLAN (RJ45) ports.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, a
chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
Figure 1-1 . Intel E7230 Chipset (PDSMi):

System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
VRM V10.1 LGA775_PROCESSOR

VRM 10.1 CK410 CLK
ADDR
CTRL
DATA
FSB: 1066/800/533MHz
SCSI-7901
ADDR
CTRL
DATA
PCI-X BUS
2x PCIX_100
DIMM_CHA DDR2_667/533 E7230 PCI-X BUS
DIMM_CHB (MUKILTEO)
PXH
MCH PCIE_x8
PCI-X BUS
DMI
2x PCIX 133
PRI_IDE UDMA/100
PCIE_x4 1_PCIE_x1
1_PCIE_x4
ICH-7R PCIE_x1
S-ATA/300 2XGb_LAN
4 x SATA
PORTS PCI_32_BUS
ATI
RAGE XL
LPC
USB USB 2.0/1.1 LPC FWH

PORT_0~7
W83627EHF
LPC I/O
IPMI I/F
PCI 32 BUS
KB. FDD. SER.1 PRN. SUPER SLOT
SER.2
MS.
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Figure 1-1 . Intel E3000 Chipset (PDSMi+):

System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
VRM V10.1 LGA775_PROCESSOR

VRM 11.0 CK410 CLK
ADDR
CTRL
DATA
FSB: 1066/800/533MHz
ADDR
CTRL
DATA
DDR2 DDR2_667/533/400 PCIE_x8

CH_A1-2 Intel 3000 1x PCIE_x8
CH_B1-2 SLOT
MCH
1x PCIX_64
SLOT
DMI
PCI-X BUS
PRI_IDE UDMA/100 PCIE_x4 PXH_V
CF_HEADER
PCIE_x1
ICH-7R 2XGb_LAN
4 x SATA S-ATA/300
PORTS PCI_32_BUS ATI
ES1000
PCI_32_BUS 1x PCI_32
USB LPC 3.3V SLOT
USB 2.0/1.1
PORT_0~5
W83627HG
FWH
LPC I/O
SMBUS I/F
KB. FDD. SER.1 PRN. W83793

SER.2 H/W
MS. MONITOR
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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC813MFT-300C

chassis.
System Power
When configured as a SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+, the SC813MFT-300C

chassis includes a single 300W power supply.
Control Panel
The SC813MFT-300C's control panel provides important system monitoring and

control information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activ-
ity, overheat warning and fan failure. The control panel also includes a main power
button and a system reset button.
Rear I/O Panel
The rear I/O panel on the SC813MFT-300C provides one motherboard expansion
slot, one COM port (another is internal), two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard
ports, a VGA (graphics) port and two Gb Ethernet ports. (See Chapter 6 for dia-
gram.)
Cooling System
The SC813MFT-300C chassis has an innovative cooling design that features an

air shroud and three sets of fans. The 5015M-MT includes three sets of 40-mm
counter-rotating fans and the 5015M-MT+ includes three sets of normal (non-
counter-rotating) 40-mm fans. Fan speed can be defined with a fan speed control
setting in BIOS (see Chapter 7).
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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: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)
support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer, B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390
Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525
Email: sales@supermicro.nl (General Information)
support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)
rma@supermicro.nl (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: support@supermicro.com.tw
Tel: 886-2-8228-1366, ext.132 or 139
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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5015M-MT/
5015M-MT+ 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 quick
setup assumes that your 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ system has come to you with the
processor and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated
with a motherboard, processor, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or
section noted in each step for details on installing specific components.
2-2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ was shipped
in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage, you
should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer
5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ . It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well
ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are
generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the
Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ was shipped in should include

two sets of rail assemblies, six rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you
will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to
complete the installation process in a minimal amount of time. Please read this
section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the
sections that follow.
2-1
Choosing a Setup Location
- Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door
completely (~25 inches).
- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for
sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
-This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated
equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
- This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according
to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
Warnings and Precautions!

! !
Rack Precautions
- Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the
floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
- In a single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.
- In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
- Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the
rack.
- You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more simul-
taneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
- Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.

- Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the
rails.
- Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then
work up.
- Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power
failure.
- Allow the power supply units and hot plug SATA drives to cool before touching
them.
- Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
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Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-
ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the
room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-
ture (Tmra).
Reduced Airflow
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required
for safe operation is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself
should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec-
tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power
strips, etc.).
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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-

MT+ into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the server has already been
mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. 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 installation instructions that came with
the rack unit you are using.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
You may have received rack rail hardware with the SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-
MT+. (Two front inner rails should already be attached to the chassis.) This
hardware consists of two rear inner rails that secure to the chassis, one on each
side just behind the preinstalled front inner rails. Note that these two rails are
left/right specific.
Installing the Rear Inner Rails
First, locate the right rear inner rail (the rail that will be used on the right side of
the chassis when you face the front of the chassis). Align the two square holes
on the rail against the hooks on the right side of the chassis. Securely attach the
rail to the chassis with M4 flat head screws. Repeat these steps to install the left
rear inner rail to the left side of the chassis (see Figure 2-1). You will also need to
attach the rail brackets when installing into a telco rack.
Locking Tabs: Both chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions.
The first is to lock the server into place when installed and pushed fully into the
rack, which is its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also lock the server in place
when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely
out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.
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Figure 2-1. Installing Rear Inner Chassis Rails
Installing the Rack Rails
Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ in

the rack (see Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3). Position the chassis
rail guides at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing
the inside of the rack. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets
provided. Attach the other assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure that
both are at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward.
2-5
Installing the Server into the Rack
You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next
step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chas-
sis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails,
keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking
tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-2.
When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the
locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold
the front of the server to the rack.
Figure 2-2. Installing the Server into a Rack

(with optional front bezel shown)
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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
To install the 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped
brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow
the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned
to balance the weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on your
server, remove it. Then attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis,
then the two rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate the
width of the telco rack. Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening
the brackets to the rack.
Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

(with optional front bezel shown)
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2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup
After you install the 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ 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.
1. Accessing the inside of the system (Figure 2-4)

First, release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. Grasp the two
handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear
a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release
the top cover. There is a large rectangular recess in the middle front of the top
cover to help you push the cover away from you until it stops. You can then lift
the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server.
2. Check the CPU (processor)

You may have the processor already installed into the system board. The pro-
cessor should have its own heatsink attached. See Chapter 5 for instructions
on processor installation.
3. Check the system memory

Your 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ server system may have come with system memory
already installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details
on adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5.
4. Installing add-on cards

If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system. See Chapter 5 for
details on installing a PCI add-on card.
5. Check all cable connections and airflow

Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking
the airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also, check the air
seals for damage. The air seals are located under the chassis fans and beneath
the frame cross section that separates the drive bay area from the motherboard
area of the chassis.
2-8
Figure 2-4.
Accessing the Inside of the System
2-9
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup
Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives and
SATA backplane have been properly installed and all essential connections have
been made.
1. Accessing the drive bays

All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. For servicing the CD-
ROM drive, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The SATA disk drives
can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the
top chassis cover.
2. Installing a CD-ROM drive

Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM drive to the system.
3. Check the Serial ATA disk drives

Depending upon your system's configuration, your system may have one or more
SATA drives already installed. If you need to install SATA drives, please refer to
the appropriate section in Chapter 6.
4. Check the airflow

Airflow is provided by sets of 40-mm fans (normal fans on the 5015M-MT+ and
counter-rotating fans on the 5015M-MT). The system component layout was
carefully designed to promote sufficient airflow through the small 1U rackmount
space. Also note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a
way that they do not block the airflow generated by the fans.
5. Supplying power to the system

The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the
power cord from the power supply unit into a high-quality power strip that offers
protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended that you
use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Finish by pressing the power button
on the front of the chassis.
2-10
Chapter 3
System Interface
3-1 Overview
There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SATA drive
carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well
as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on
the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply. This chapter
explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may
need to take.
3-2 Control Panel Buttons
There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are a reset
button and a power on/off button.
RESET: The reset button reboots the system.
POWER: This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off
the main system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the
main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.
3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs
The control panel located on the front of the SC813MFT-300C chassis has five
LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of
the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and
any corrective action you may need to take.
Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure. When
on continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables
obstructing the airflow 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
operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers
are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter
5). This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists.
NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing .
NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing.
HDD: Channel activity for all HDDs. This light indicates CD-ROM and SATA
drive activity on the 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ when flashing.
3-2
Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units.
This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
3-4 Serial ATA Drive Carrier LED
Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green LED
(on the front of the Serial ATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A connec-
tion to the Serial ATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that
particular drive is being accessed.
Note: The second LED on the SATA carriers is not used.
3-3
Notes
3-4
Chapter 4
System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions
Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from

harm and the SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ from damage:
Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as
the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical
outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power
from the system.
Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or

installing main system components, such as the motherboard, memory
modules and floppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should first power
down the system with the operating system first and then unplug the power
cords of all the power supply units in the system.
When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is

familiar with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power
if necessary.
Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This
is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock.
Use extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any
electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with.
Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection

from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically
designed as electrical insulators.
The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be
plugged into grounded electrical outlets.
4-1
Motherboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard

battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure
4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer's instructions.
CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a CD-
ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous
radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any
unconventional way.
Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-

ture Coefficient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service
technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one
replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.
4-2 General Safety Precautions
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
Keep the area around the SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ clean and free
of clutter.
The SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ weighs approximately 38 lbs. (17.2

kg) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end
should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always
keep your back straight and lift with your legs.
Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been
removed away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally
be stepped on.
While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and
unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits
or be pulled into a cooling fan.
Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal
conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into
contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
4-2
After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure
it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections
have been made.
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 components and printed
circuit boards. The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic
bags until ready for use.
Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic
bag.
Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which
may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or contacts.
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when
not in use.
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the motherboard.
4-3
4-4 Operating Precautions
Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the
5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty
damage to the 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ system can occur if this practice is not
strictly followed.
Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery
LITHIUM BATTERY LITHIUM BATTERY
OR
BATTERY HOLDER BATTERY HOLDER
4-4
Chapter 5
Advanced Motherboard Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to install the PDSMi/PDSMi+ motherboard
into the SC813MFT-300C chassis, connect the data and power cables and install
add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are also described. A
layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference.
Remember to completely close the chassis when you have finished working with
the motherboard to better cool and protect the system.
5-1 Handling the Motherboard
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent dam-

age to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very carefully
(see previous chapter). To prevent the motherboard from bending, keep one hand
under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following measures
are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from electric static discharge.
Precautions
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent electriostatic discharge (ESD).

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic
bag.
• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the motherboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags
when not in use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
the motherboard.
5-1
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 first step of physically mounting the PDSMi/PDSMi+ into
the SC813MFT-300C chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate
the most common problems encountered in such an installation. To remove the
motherboard, follow the procedure in reverse order.
1. Accessing the inside of the system

Remove the screws from the back lip of the top cover of the chassis, then pull the
cover off.
2. Check compatibility of motherboard ports and I/O shield

The PDSMi/PDSMi+ requires a chassis big enough to support a 12" x 9.6" moth-
erboard, such as Supermicro's SC813MFT-300C. Make sure that the I/O ports on
the motherboard align properly with their respective holes in the I/O shield at the
back of the chassis.
3. Mounting the motherboard onto the motherboard tray

Carefully mount the motherboard to the motherboard tray by aligning the board holes
with the raised metal standoffs that are visible in the chassis. Insert screws into all
the mounting holes on your motherboard that line up with the standoffs and tighten
until snug (if you screw them in too tight, you might strip the threads). Metal screws
provide an electrical contact to the motherboard ground to provide a continuous
ground for the system. Finish by replacing the top cover of the chassis.
5-2
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 (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control
panel and the power cables.
Connecting Data Cables
The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been care-
fully routed to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through
the system from front to back. If you need to disconnect any of these cables, you
should take care to keep them routed as they were originally after reconnecting
them (make sure the red wires connect to the pin 1 locations). The following data
cables (with their locations noted) should be connected. (See the layout on page
5-9 for connector locations.)
SATA drive data cable (SATA#0)
Control Panel cable (JF1)
CD-ROM drive cable (J3) (Note, CD-ROM drive must be Master device)
USB cable (USB5/6)
COM cable (COM2)
Important! Make sure the SATA cable does not come into contact with the fans.
Connecting Power Cables

The PDSMi/PDSMi+ has a 24-pin primary power supply connector (JPW1) for con-
nection to the ATX power supply. In addition, there is an 8-pin secondary power
connector (JPW2) that also must be connected to your power supply (via a 4-pin
connector). See Section 5-9 for power connector pin definitions.
Connecting the Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1
for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
All JF1 wires have been bundled into a single ribbon cable to simplify this connec-
tion. Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the board. The other
end connects to the Control Panel PCB board, located just behind the system status
LEDs on the chassis. See Chapter 5 for details and pin descriptions.
5-3
Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins
20 19
Ground NMI
x (Key) x (Key)
Power On LED Vcc 5V Stby
IDE/SATA LED Vcc 3V
NIC1 LED Vcc 3V Stby
NIC2 LED Vcc 3V Stby
OH/Fan Fail LED Vcc 3V
Reserved Reserved
Ground Reset (Button)
Ground Power (Button)

2 1
5-4 I/O Ports
The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See
Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.
Figure 5-2. I/O Ports
Mouse (Green)
USB0/1 Ports
JLAN1/2 Ports
Keyboard COM1 Port VGA Port
(Purple) (Turquoise) (Blue)
5-4
5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink
Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor

package. Always remove the power cord first before adding,
removing or changing any hardware components.
The PDSMi/PDSMi+ has a single LGA775 socket. Please refer to Supermicro's

website for supported processors. Intel's boxed CPU package contains a CPU fan
and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use a
Intel-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan only. The LGA 775 heatsink and fan
comes with a push-pin design and no tool is needed for installation.
CPU socket (with load plate)
Step 1
Socket Lever
1. Press the socket lever to release the
load plate that covers the CPU socket
from its locking position. Load Plate
Step 2a
2. Carefully lift the socket lever up to

open the load plate. Step 2b
Load Plate
North Key
Step 3
3. Locate Pin 1 on the CPU socket. (Pin

1 is closest to the notched corner of the
housing.) Please note that a North key Pin 1
and a South key (notches) are located Notched
at opposite sides of the CPU housing. corner
South Key
5-5
North Center Edge Step 4

4. Use your thumb and index finger to
hold the CPU at the north center and
south center edges of the CPU.
5. Align Pin 1 of the CPU with Pin 1

of the socket. Once aligned, carefully
lower the CPU straight down and into South Center Edge
the socket. Do not drop the CPU on
the socket. Do not move the CPU
horizontally or vertically. Do not rub Steps 5 & 6
the CPU against the surface of the

socket or against any pins of the socket,
which may damage the CPU and/or
the socket.
Socket Lever
6. With the CPU inside the socket,

CPU in the socket
inspect the four corners of the CPU
to make sure that the CPU is properly
installed.
Step 7
7. Use your thumb to gently press the

lever down and lock it in the hook.
8. If the CPU is properly installed into

the socket, the black plastic cover will
Step 8
be automatically released from the load
plate when the lever is pushed into
the hook. Remove the cover from the
motherboard.
Note: Keep the plastic cap. If you need

to ship the motherboard, the CPU must
have the plastic cap properly installed Plastic cap is released from
to protect the CPU pins. Shipping the load plate when the CPU is
without the CPU plastic cap properly properly installed.
installed will void the warranty.
5-6
Installing the Heatsink

To install the heatsink, do not apply any thermal compound to the heatsink or CPU
die - the proper amount has already been applied. See Figure 5-3.
1. The heatsink that came with the system includes a heatsink retention bracket.
From the underside of the board, insert the retention bracket into the four holes
surrounding the CPU socket on the board.
2. Gently place the heatsink directly on the CPU so that the four mounting holes are
aligned with those on the retention mechanism. The heatsink can only be mounted
on the CPU in one orientation - two undersides of the heatsink have grooves that
must be positioned over two rows of capacitors along the sides of the CPU socket.
Make sure the heatsink sits completely flat on the CPU - if not completely flat, the
space between the two will degrade the heat dissipation function of the heatsink,
which may cause the processor to overheat.
3. Screw in two diagonal screws until just snug (do not fully tighten), then do the
same with the remaining two diagonal screws. Finish by fully tightening all four
screws.
Figure 5-3. Heatsink Installation
5-7
5-6 Installing Memory
CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing

DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.
Memory support
The PDSMi/PDSMi+ supports dual-channel, unbuffered ECC DDR2-667/533/400
SDRAM. Both interleaved and non-interleaved memory configurations are sup-
ported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots. Populating both slots
of a bank (DIMM#1A and DIMM#2A and/or DIMM#1B and DIMM#2B) with DIMMs
of the same size, type and speed will result in dual-channel, interleaved memory,
which is faster than single-channel, non-interleaved memory (see Installing Memory
Modules below). Note than when ECC memory is used, it may take 25-40 seconds
for the VGA to display.
Notes:
1. Due to a chipset limitation, 8GB of memory can only be supported by the fol-
lowing operating systems:
32-Bit: Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise
Edition
64-Bit: Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition, Windows XP Professional
x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition
2. You may install 2GB DIMMs in each slot; however, only DDR2-533 2GB DIMMs
are available for this configuration.
3. Some older versions of DDR2-667 may not match Intel's ODT (On-Die-Tempera-
ture) requirement and will be automatically down-graded to run at 533 MHz. If this
occurs, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value.
Installing memory modules

Insert each memory module vertically, paying attention to the notches along the
bottom of the module to prevent inserting it incorrectly. Install to the blue slots first.
Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot (see
Figure 5-4).
5-8
Figure 5-4. DIMM Installation
Notch Notch
Release Release
Tab Note: Notches Tab
should align
with their
receptive points
on the slot
To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the bottom
notches.
To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each release tab outward to free the DIMM from the
slot.
5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards
The 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ can accommodate either one PCI-X 133 MHz (full or
half length) card or (with the optional CSE-RR1U-ELi riser card) one PCI-Express
x8 card.
To install an add-on card, begin by removing the PCI slot shield for the slot you
wish to populate. Fully seat the card into the correct riser card slot, pushing down
with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card. Finish by using a screw to
secure the top of the card shield to the riser card. The PCI slot shields protect the
motherboard and its components from EMI and aid in proper ventilation, so make
sure there is always a shield covering each unused slot.
5-9
5-8 Motherboard Details

Figure 5-5. PDSMi/PDSMi+ Layout
(not drawn to scale)
FAN6/CPU FAN1 JPW2

JPW1
KB/MS J28
USB1/2
LGA 775
COM1
E7230 CPU Socket
North Bridge
VGA
JLAN1 JLED
DIMM1A (Blue)
DIMM1B (Black
JLAN2
JF1
DIMM2A (Blue)
FAN5 DIMM2B (Black)

FAN2
SXB PCI-E x8 Slot 6: PCI-X 133 MHz JWD

FAN3
JI2C1
JI2C2 JPF
Battery
PXH BIOS
PDSMi/PDSMi+
Speaker
WOL
JPL1
SATA0 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3
JPL2
Rage XL
IPMI
USB5/6
LE3 ICH7R
LE4
COM2 J9
SUPER
JPG1
JWF1
JP3
JBT1
Slot 1: PCI 33 MHz FAN4
USB3/4 USB5/6 LE1 JWOR
JL1
J30 (Printer) J27 (Floppy) J4 (Compact Flash) J3 (IDE)
Notes: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.

The PDSMi and PDSMi+ are identical except for the chipset, the onboard VGA chip
(PDSMi: ATI Rage XL, PDSMi+: ATI ES1000), hardware monitor chip and processor
support (refer to our website for details on supported processors).
5-10
PDSMi/PDSMi+ Quick Reference
Jumpers Description Default Setting

J9 Int./Ext. Speaker Pins 3-4 (Internal Spkr)
JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-10
JI2C1/JI2C2 I2C Bus to PCI Open (Disabled)
JP3 Compact Flash Master/Slave Closed (Master)
JPF Power Force-On Open (Disabled)
JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1 JLAN 1 Enable/Disable Open (Enabled)
JPL2 JLAN 2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JWD Watch Dog Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Reset)
Connectors Description
COM1/COM2 COM1 Port and COM2 Header
Fans 1-5 CPU and System Fan Headers (Fan6 = CPU Fan)
IPMI IPMI 2.0 Socket
J3 IDE Connector
J4 Compact Flash Card Connector
J27 Floppy Disk Connector
J28 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports
J30 Parallel (Printer) Port Connector
JF1 Front Panel Control Header
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header
JLAN1/JLAN2 Ethernet RJ45 (Gb LAN) Ports
JLED PWR LED
JPW1 ATX 24-Pin Power Connector
JPW2 12V 8-pin Power Connector (Required)
JWOR Wake-On-Ring Header
I-SATA 0-3 Serial ATA Headers
Speaker Onboard Speaker (Buzzer)
USB1/2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports 1/2
USB3/4, USB5/6 USB3/4 and USB5/6 Headers
VGA VGA Connector
WOL Wake-On-LAN Header
Onboard Indicator Description

LE1 Onboard +5V Standby PWR warning LED Indicator
LE3/LE4 BIOS POST Code Indicators (See Appendix A)
5-11
5-9 Connector ATX Power 24-pin Connector

Pin Definitions (JPW1)
Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin # Definition
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
Main ATX Power Supply
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
Connector
15 COM 3 COM
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
The primary power supply connector
17 COM 5 COM
(JPW1) meets the SSI (Superset ATX)
18 COM 6 +5V
24-pin specification. Refer to the table
on the right for the pin definitions of 19 COM 7 COM
the ATX 24-pin power connector. You 20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK
must also connect the 8-pin (JPW2) 21 +5V 9 5VSB
processor power connector to your 22 +5V 10 +12V
power supply (see below). 23 +5V 11 +12V
24 COM 12 +3.3V
Processor Power Connector +12V 8-pin Power

Pin Definitions (JPW2)
Pins Definition
JPW2 must also be connected to the
1-4 Ground
power supply to provide power for the
5-8 +12V
processor. See the table on the right
for pin definitions. Required Connection
PW_ON Connector Power Button

Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
The PW_ON connector is on pins 1
1 PW_ON
and 2 of JF1. This header should
be connected to the chassis power 2 Ground
button. See the table on the right for

pin definitions.
Reset Connector Reset Button

The reset connector is located on pins Pin# Definition
3 and 4 of JF1 and attaches to the 3 Reset
reset switch on the computer chas- 4 Ground

sis. See the table on the right for pin
definitions.
5-12
Overheat LED (OH) OH/Fan Fail LED

Connect an LED to the OH connection Pin# Definition
on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad- 7 Vcc
vanced warning of chassis overheat- 8 Ground
ing. Refer to the table on the right for

pin definitions.
NIC2 (JLAN2) LED NIC2 LED

The LED connections for JLAN2 are Pin# Definition
on pins 9 and 10 of JF1. Attach an 9 Vcc
LED cable to display network activ- 10 Ground
ity. See the table on the right for pin

definitions.
NIC1 (JLAN1) LED NIC1 LED

The LED connections for JLAN1 are Pin# Definition
on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. Attach an 11 Vcc
LED cable to display network activ- 12 Ground
ity. See the table on the right for pin

definitions.
IDE/SATA LED IDE/SATA LED

The IDE/SATA LED connection is lo- Pin# Definition

cated on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. This 13 Vcc
LED is used to display all IDE and 14 HD Active
SATA activity. See the table on the
right for pin definitions.
5-13
Power On LED Power LED

The Power On LED connector is lo- Pin# Definition
cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 (use 15 5V Stby
JLED for a 3-pin connector). This 16 Control
connection is used to provide LED

indication of power being supplied to
the system. See the table on the right
for pin definitions.
NMI Button NMI Button

The non-maskable interrupt button Pin# Definition
header is located on pins 19 and 20 19 Control
of JF1. Refer to the table on the right 20 Ground
for pin definitions.
Fan Headers Fan Header

Pin Definitions
(FAN1-6)
There are five fan headers on the
Pin# Definition
motherboard, which are designated
1 Ground (Black)
Fan1 through FAN6/CPU. Connect
2 +12V (Red)
the fan on your CPU heatsink to the
3 Tachometer
FAN6/CPU header. See the table on
4 PWM Control
the right for pin definitions.
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Keyboard and

PS/2 Mouse Ports Mouse Port Pin
Definitions (J28)
Pin# Definition
The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the
1 Data
PS/2 mouse are located on J28. The
2 NC
mouse port is above the keyboard
3 Ground
port. See the table on the right for
4 VCC
pin definitions.
5 Clock
6 NC
5-14
Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion

Pin Definitions (JL1)
The Chassis Intrusion header is des- Pin# Definition
ignated JL1. See the board layout for 1 Intrusion Input
the location of JL1 and the table on 2 Ground

Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN
Pin Definitions (WOL)
Pin# Definition
The Wake-On-LAN header is desig-
1 +5V Standby
nated WOL on the motherboard. See
the table on the right for pin defini- 2 Ground
tions. You must also have a LAN card 3 Wake-up
with a Wake-On-LAN connector and

cable to use this feature.
Wake-On-Ring Wake-On-Ring
Pin Definitions
(JWOR)
The Wake-On-Ring header is designated Pin# Definition
JWOR. This function allows your computer
1 Ground (Black)
to receive and be "awakened" by an incom-
2 Wake-up
ing call when in the suspend state. See the
table on the right for pin definitions. You
must also have a WOR card and cable to
use this feature.
JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports)
Two Ethernet ports (designated JLAN1

and JLAN2) are located beside the VGA
port on the I/O backplane. These ports
accept RJ45 type cables.
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Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions

(COM1/COM2)
Two serial ports are included on the Pin # Definition Pin # Definition
motherboard. COM1 is a backpanel 1 DCD 6 DSR
port and COM2 is a header located 2 RXD 7 RTS
beside the PCI slot. See the table on 3 TXD 8 CTS
the right for pin definitions. 4 DTR 9 RI
5 Ground 10 NC
Power LED Power LED

Pin Definitions
The Power LED header is located on (JLED)
JLED. This header provides LED in- Pin# Definition
dication of power being supplied to the 1 Anode
system. See the table on the right for 2 Key

pin definitions. 3 Cathode
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Universal Serial Bus

Pin Definitions (USB)
There are two Universal Serial Bus USB1/2 USB3/4/5/6

Pin # Definition Pin # Definition
ports located on the I/O panel and four
1 +5V 1 +5V
additional USB headers located on
2 PO- 2 PO-
the motherboard. The headers can be
3 PO+ 3 PO+
used to provide front side USB access
4 Ground 4 Ground
(cables not included). See the table on
5 N/A 5 Key
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5-10 Jumper Settings
Explanation of
Jumpers
3 2 1
To modify the operation of the mother- Connector
Pins
board, jumpers can be used to choose
between optional settings. Jumpers
create shorts between two pins to
Jumper
change the function of the connector.
Pin 1 is identified with a square solder
pad on the printed circuit board. See 3 2 1
the motherboard layout pages for Setting
jumper locations.
Note: On a two-pin jumper, "Closed"

means the jumper is on both pins and
"Open" means the jumper is either on
only one pin or completely removed.
CMOS Clear
JBT1 is used to clear CMOS (which will also clear any passwords). Instead of pins,
this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents
of CMOS. To clear CMOS,
1) First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s)
2) With the power disconnected, short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as
a small screwdriver
3) Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device)
4) Reconnect the power cord(s) and power on the system.
Note: Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.
Speaker Connector Speaker Jumper

Pin Definitions (J9)
To use the internal (onboard) speaker, Setting Definition
place a jumper on pins 3-4 of J9. If
Jump pins 3-4 Internal Speaker
you wish to use an external speaker,
Connect to 1-4 External Speaker
connect the speaker header to all four
pins of J9.
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JLAN1 Enable/Disable JLAN1 Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings (JPL1)
Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to
Jumper Setting Definition
enable or disable the JLAN1 Ethernet
Open Enabled
port on the motherboard. See the
Pins 2-3 Disabled
table on the right for jumper settings.
The default setting is enabled.
JLAN2 Enable/Disable JLAN2 Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings (JPL2)
Change the setting of jumper JPL2 to
Jumper Setting Definition
enable or disable the JLAN2 Ethernet
Pins 1-2 Enabled
port on the motherboard. See the
Pins 2-3 Disabled
table on the right for jumper settings.
The default setting is enabled.
I2C Bus to PCI I2C Bus to PCI

Jumper Settings
Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you (JI2C1/JI2C2)
to connect the PCI/PCI-X slots to the Jumper Setting Definition
System Management (I2C) Bus. The Closed Enabled

default setting is “Open” to disable the Open Disabled
connection. Both jumpers must be set
to the same setting. See the table on
the right for jumper settings.
System Power Force On System Power Force On

Jumper Settings
Jumper JPF allows you to enable or (JPF)
disable the Force-Power-On function. Jumper Setting Definition
If enabled, system power will always Closed Force On
stay on. If disabled (the normal set- Open Disabled
ting), the user needs to press the power

button to power on the system.
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VGA Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings (JPG1)
JPG1 allows you to enable or disable Jumper Setting Definition
the VGA port. The default position is Pins 1-2 Enabled
on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See Pins 2-3 Disabled
the table on the right for jumper set-

tings.
Watch Dog Enable/Disable

Watch Dog
Jumper Settings (JWD)
JWD controls the Watch Dog func- Jumper Setting Definition
tion. Watch Dog is a system monitor Pins 1-2 Reset
that can reboot the system when a Pins 2-3 NMI
software application is “hung up”. Pins
Open Disabled
1-2 will cause WD to reset the system
if an application is hung up. Pins 2-3
will generate a non-maskable interrupt
signal for the application that is hung
up. See the table on the right for jump-
er settings. Watch Dog must also be
enabled in BIOS.
Note: When enabled, the user needs

to write their own application software
in order to disable the Watch Dog Tim-
er.
Compact Flash Master/Slave

Compact Flash
Master/Slave
The JP3 jumper allows you to assign Jumper Settings (JP3)
either master or slave status to the Jumper Setting Definition
compact flash card, which plugs into Closed Master
the J4 connector. See the table on the Open Slave
right for jumper settings.
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5-11 Onboard Indicators JLAN LED

Connection Speed Indicator
LAN LEDs LED Color Definition
Off 10 MHz
The Ethernet ports (located beside the Green 100 MHz
VGA port) have two LEDs. On each Amber 1 GHz
Gigabit LAN port, one LED indicates

activity when blinking while the other
LED may be green, amber or off to
indicate the speed of the connection.
See the table on the right for the func-
tions associated with the connection
speed LED.
+5V Standby Power

Indicator
Power On Indicator LED
When illuminated, the LE1 LED indi- (LE1)
cates that power from the power supply State System Status
is being supplied to the serverboard. On Power present on serverboard
LE1 should normally be illuminated Off No power present on serverboard

when the system is powered up and
in operating mode. See the table on
the right for LED states.
BIOS POST Code Indicators
LE3 and LE4 provide POST code

information. Please refer to Appendix
A for details.
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5-12 Parallel Port and Peripheral Drive Connections
Use the following information to connect the IDE hard disk drive cables.
• A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.
• The 80-wire ATA100/66 IDE hard disk drive cable that came with your system
has two connectors to support two drives. This special cable should be used
to take advantage of the speed this new technology offers. The blue connector
connects to the onboard IDE connector interface and the other connector(s) to
your hard drive(s). Consult the documentation that came with your disk drive
for details on actual jumper locations and settings for the hard disk drive.
Parallel Port Connector Parallel (Printer) Port Connector


The parallel port is a header on
1 Strobe- 2 Auto Feed-
the motherboard near PCI slot.
3 Data Bit 0 4 Error-
See the table at right for pin
5 Data Bit 1 6 Init-
definitions.
7 Data Bit 2 8 SLCT IN-
9 Data Bit 3 10 GND
11 Data Bit 4 12 GND
19 ACK 20 GND
21 BUSY 22 Write Data
23 PE 24 Write Gate
25 SLCT 26 NC
IPMI Socket
The IPMI 2.0 socket on the
serverboard is included for
the use of an IPMI (Intelligent
Management Platform Inter-
face) card.
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Floppy Connector Floppy Drive Connector

The floppy connector is located
near PCI- slot. See the table at
1 Ground 2 FDHDIN
right for pin definitions.
3 Ground 4 Reserved
5 Key 6 FDEDIN
7 Ground 8 Index
9 Ground 10 Motor Enable
11 Ground 12 Drive Select B
13 Ground 14 Drive Select B
15 Ground 16 Motor Enable
17 Ground 18 DIR
19 Ground 20 STEP
21 Ground 22 Write Data
23 Ground 24 Write Gate
25 Ground 26 Track 00
27 Ground 28 Write Protect
29 Ground 30 Read Data
31 Ground 32 Side 1 Select
33 Ground 34 Diskette
SATA Connectors
SATA Connector Pin Definitions
(I-SATA0-3)
There are no jumpers to con- Pin # Definition
figure the onboard SATA con- 1 Ground
nectors. See the table on the 2 TXP
right for pin definitions. 3 TXN
4 Ground
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 Ground
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IDE Connector
There are no jumpers to configure

the onboard IDE interface. See
the table below for pin definitions.
Note: an installed CD-ROM drive

must be assigned as the Master
IDE Drive Connectors
IDE device. Pin Definitions (J3)
1 Reset IDE 2 Ground
3 Host Data 7 4 Host Data 8
19 Ground 20 Key
21 DRQ3 22 Ground
23 I/O Write 24 Ground
25 I/O Read 26 Ground
27 IOCHRDY 28 BALE
29 DACK3 30 Ground
31 IRQ14 32 IOCS16
33 Addr1 34 Ground
35 Addr0 36 Addr2
37 Chip Select 0 38 Chip Select 1
39 Activity 40 Ground
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Notes
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Chapter 6
Advanced Chassis Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform main-
tenance on the SC813MFT-300C chassis. For component installation, follow the
steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If
some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.
Tools Required
The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintainance is a
Philips screwdriver.
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent

damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very
carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment
from ESD discharge.
Precautions
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic
bag.
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or gold contacts.
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
Put the motherboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags
when not in use.
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
the motherboard.
Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When

unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.
6-1
Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View
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 motherboard to provide you with system control buttons and
status indicators. These wires have been bundled together in a ribbon cable to
simplify the connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on the motherboard to JP4
on the Control Panel PCB (printed circuit board). Make sure the red wire plugs
into pin 1 on both JF1 and JP4. Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path. The
LEDs inform you of system status. See Chapter 3 for details on the LEDs and the
control panel buttons. Details on JF1 can be found in Chapter 5.
6-2
6-3 System Fans
Three 40-mm high-performance fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer
5015M-MT/5015M-MT+. The chassis includes air seals under the fans and at the
chassis cross section, which separates the drive bay area from the motherboard
area of the chassis to promote better airflow. It is highly important that the air seal
is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate
properly through the chassis.
The fans can adjust their speed according to the heat level sensed in the system,
which results in more efficient and quieter fan operation. Fan speed is controlled
by a setting in BIOS (see Chapter 7).
System Fan Failure
If a fan fails, you will need to have it replaced with the same type. Contact your
vendor or Supermicro for information on replacement fans.
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal
Removing the Front Bezel
If your system has a front bezel (optional) attached to the chassis, you must first
remove it to gain access to the drive bays. To remove the bezel, first unlock the
front of the chassis then press the release knob (see Figure 6-3). Carefully re-
move the bezel with both hands. A filter located within the bezel can be removed
for replacement/cleaning. It is recommended that you keep a maintenance log of
filter cleaning/replacement, since its condition will affect the airflow throughout the
whole system.
Figure 6-3. Removing the Front Bezel
1. Unlock
2. Press release knob
3. Remove bezel assembly
6-3
Accessing the Drive Bays
SATA Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the
inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SATA drives.
Proceed to the next step for instructions.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability of the SATA drives.
CD-ROM Drive: For installing/removing a CD-ROM drive, you will need to gain ac-
cess to the inside of the server by removing the top cover of the chassis. Proceed
to the "CD-ROM Drive Installation" section in this chapter for instructions. Note that
only a "slim" CD-ROM drive will fit into the 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+.
Use caution when working around the SATA backplane. Do not

touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no
! ribbon cables touch the backplane. Also, regardless of how many
SATA drives are installed, all four drive carriers must remain in
the chassis to maintain proper airflow.
Serial ATA Drive Installation
1. Mounting a Serial ATA drive in a drive carrier

The SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and
removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the
system. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must remain
in the chassis. To add a new SATA drive, install it into the carrier with the printed
circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes align with those in the
carrier. Secure the drive to the carrier with six screws, as shown in Figure 6-4.
Figure 6-4. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier
6-4
2. Installing/removing hot-swap SATA drives

The SATA drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These
are (with RAID enabled) hot-swap drives, meaning they can be removed and in-
stalled without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release
button located beside the drive LEDs. Then swing the colored handle fully out and
use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-5).
Note: Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot-plug ca-
pability of the SATA drives.
Figure 6-5. Removing an SATA Drive from the Server
6-5
CD-ROM Drive Installation
The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the CD-ROM
drive bay. The 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ accomodates only slim CD-ROM drives.
Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim CD-ROM drive in the 5015M-
MT/5015M-MT+ server.
You must power down the system before installing or removing a CD-ROM drive.
First, release the retention screws that secure the server unit to the rack. Grasp
the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will
hear a "click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release
the top cover and at the same time, push the cover away from you until it stops.
You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of
the server.
With the chassis cover removed, unplug the power and data cables from the drive.
Then locate the locking tab at the rear of the drive. It will be on the left side of the
drive when viewed from the front of the chassis. Pull the tab away from the drive
and push the drive unit out the front of the chassis. Add a new drive by following
this procedure in reverse order. You may hear a faint *click* of the locking tab when
the drive is fully inserted. Remember to reconnect the data and power cables to the
drive before replacing the chassis cover and restoring power to the system.
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6-5 Power Supply
The SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ has a single 300 watt power supply. This
power supply has the capability of operating at 100 - 240 input volts. Depress the
main power button on the front of the chassis and then unplug the AC power cord
to completely remove power from the system before removing the power supply.
Power Supply Failure
If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace
the power supply unit. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro
(PWS-0054 - see contact infomation in Chapter 1).
Replacing the Power Supply
1. Accessing the inside of the system

To replace a power supply, you must first remove the top chassis cover. To do so,
first release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. Grasp the two
handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a
"click"). Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top
cover and push it away from you. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis
to gain full access to the inside of the server.
2. Removing the power supply

First unplug the power cord from the system. To remove the failed power unit,
remove the two screws on the back of the power supply, which secure it to the
chassis. You can then lift the unit straight out of the chassis. (The power cord
should have already been removed.)
3. Installing a new power supply

Replace the failed unit with another unit of the same wattage. It is highly recom-
mended to replace it with the exact same power supply. Carefully insert the new
unit into position in the chassis and secure it with the two screws at the rear of
the unit. Before reconnecting the power cord, make sure the power switch on the
power supply is in the off position. Then reconnect the power cord, replace the
chassis top cover and push the unit back into the rack. Finish by turning the power
switch on the power supply on, and then depress the power button on the front of
the system.
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Notes
6-8
Chapter 7: BIOS
Chapter 7
BIOS
7-1 Introduction
This chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the PDSMi/PDSMi+.
The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using
a floppy disk-based program.
Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or
deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual
Download area of the Supermicro web site <http://www.supermicro.com> for any
changes to BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.
Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to prevent
possible boot failure.
System BIOS
The BIOS is the Basic Input Output System used in all IBM® PC, XT™, AT®, and
PS/2® compatible computers. The Phoenix BIOS flash chip stores the system pa-
rameters, such type of disk drives, video displays, etc. in the CMOS. The CMOS
memory requires very little electrical power. When the computer is turned off, a
backup battery provides power to the BIOS flash chip, enabling it to retain system
parameters. Each time the computer is powered-on the computer is configured
with the values stored in the BIOS ROM by the system BIOS, which gains control
at boot-up.
How To Change the Configuration Data

The CMOS information that determines the system parameters may be changed by
entering the BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing the
<Delete> key at the appropriate time during system boot, see below.
Starting the Setup Utility

Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) routine is the memory test. As
the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the
BIOS Setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens,
such as the Security and Power menus. Beginning with Section 7-3, detailed de-
scriptions are given for each parameter setting in the Setup utility.
7-1
7-2 Running Setup

*Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.
The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing
the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is
described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to
understand how to set the options (see on next page).
When you first power on the computer, the Phoenix BIOS™ is immediately acti-
vated.
While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two
ways:
1. By pressing <Delete> immediately after turning the system on, or
2. When the message shown below appears briefly at the bottom of the screen
during the POST (Power On Self-Test), press the <Delete> key to activate the
main Setup menu:
Press the <Delete> key to enter Setup
(*Note: Please load "System Setup Default" when using the system the first
time.)
7-3 Main BIOS Setup

All main Setup options are described in this section. The main BIOS Setup
screen is displayed below.
Press the <Esc> key to exit the CMOS Setup Menu. The next section describes in
detail how to navigate through the menus.
Items that use submenus are indicated with the icon. With the item highlighted,
press the <Enter> key to access the submenu.
After entering the submenu, use the Up/Down arrow keys to move among the different
settings in each menu. Use the Left/Right arrow keys to change the options for each
setting. Press <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> to select a field.
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Chapter 7: BIOS
Main BIOS Setup Menu
Main Setup Features
System Time
To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate
fields. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data.
System Date
Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields and enter the correct
data. Press the <Enter> key to save the data.
BIOS Date
This feature allows BIOS to automatically display the BIOS date.
7-3
Legacy Diskette A
This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette A.
The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25 in, 720Kb 3.5 in, 1.44/1.25MB,
3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in.
Parallel ATA
This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Parallel ATA. The
options are Disabled and Enabled.
Serial ATA
This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The
options are Disabled and Enabled.
Native Mode Operation

Select the native mode for ATA. The options are: Serial ATA and Auto.
SATA Controller Mode
Select Compatible to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be auto-detected and
placed in the Legacy Mode. Select Enhanced to allow the SATA and PATA drives
to be auto-detected and placed in the Native IDE Mode. (*Note: The Enhanced
mode is supported by the Windows 2000 OS or a later version.)
When the SATA Controller Mode is set to "Enhanced", the following items will
display:
Serial ATA (SATA) RAID

Select Enable to enable Serial ATA RAID Functions. (*For the Windows OS
environment, use the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled. If set to Disabled,
use the Non-RAID driver. When this feature--SATA RAID is set to Enabled, the
next item-"SATA AHCI Enable" will not be available.) The options are Enabled and
Disabled (*Default).
*If this feature is set to "Enhanced", the following feature will be available:
SATA AHCI
Select Enable to enable the function of Serial ATA Advanced Host Interface.
(*Take caution when using this function. This feature is for advanced programmers
only.) The options are Enabled and Disabled.
ICH RAID CodeBase

Select Intel to enable Intel's ICH RAID Controller for the Windows OS. Select
Adaptec to enable Adaptec's RAID Controller for the Linux OS. The options are
Intel and Adaptec.
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Chapter 7: BIOS
Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, or

Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA Port 1, SATA Port 2,SATA Port 3,
SATA Port 4
These settings allow the user to set the parameters of Primary IDE Master/
Slave and Secondary IDE Master/Slave slots. Hit <Enter> to activate the
following sub-menu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct
configurations accordingly. The items included in the sub-menu are:
Type
Selects the type of IDE hard drive. The options are Auto, (which allows BIOS
to automatically determine the hard drive's capacity, number of heads, etc.), a
number from 1-39 to select a predetermined type of hard drive, CDROM and
ATAPI Removable. The option- "User" will allow the user to enter the parameters
of the HDD installed at this connection. The option-"Auto" will allow BIOS to
automatically configure the parameters of the HDD installed at the connection.
Choose the option 1-39 to select a predetermined HDD type. Select CDROM if
a CDROM drive is installed. Select ATAPI if a removable disk drive is installed.
7-5
CHS Format
The following items will be displayed by the BIOS:
TYPE: This item displays the type of CPU.

Cylinders: This item indicates the status of Cylinders.
Headers: This item indicates the number of headers.
Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors.
Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum storage capacity of
the system.
LBA Format
The following items will be displayed by the BIOS:
Total Sectors: This item displays the number of total sectors available in
the LBA Format.
Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum capacity in the LBA
Format.
Multi-Sector Transfer
This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be
used in multi-sector transfer. The options are Disabled, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors
and 16 Sectors.
LBA Mode Control
This item determines if the BIOS will access the Primary IDE Master Device via
the LBA mode. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
32 Bit I/O
This feature allows the user to enable or disable the function of 32-bit data
transfer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Transfer Mode
This feature allows the user to select the transfer mode. The options are Standard,
Fast PIO1, Fast PIO2, Fast PIO3, Fast PIO4, FPIO3/DMA1 and FPIO4/DMA2.
Ultra DMA Mode

This feature allows the user to select the Ultra DMA Mode. The options are
Disabled, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4 and Mode 5.
System Memory
This display informs you how much system memory is detected in the system.
Extended Memory
This display informs you how much extended memory is detected in the system.
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Chapter 7: BIOS
7-4 Advanced Setup

Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow
keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them
have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>.
Options for PIR settings are displayed by highlighting the setting option using the
arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Advanced BIOS Setup options are described
in this section.
Boot Features
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
Quick Boot Mode

If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by
skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled
and Disabled. If Disabled, the POST routine will run at normal speed.
Quiet Boot
Set to Enabled to display the Diagnostic Screen during POST. The settings are
Enabled and Disabled.
ACPI Mode
Use the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface) power management on your system. The options are
Yes and No.
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Power Button Behavior

If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user
hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user
presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-off
and 4-sec override.
Resume On Modem Ring

Select On to "wake your system up" when an incoming call is received by your
modem. The options are On and Off.
Power Loss Control

This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns
after an unexpected loss of power. The options are Last State, Stay off, and
Power On.
Watch Dog
If enabled, this option will automatically reset the system if the system is not
active for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Summary Screen
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the summary screen which displays
the system configuration during bootup.
Memory Cache
Cache Memory
Set to enabled to set the state of Cache Memory. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
Cache System BIOS Area

This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be
used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS write (cache) its data into this
reserved memory area. Select "Write Protect" to enable this function, and this
area will be reserved for BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to disable
this function and make this area available for other devices.
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Chapter 7: BIOS
Cache Video BIOS Area

This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be
used as a Video BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS write (cache) its data into this
reserved memory area. Select "Write Protect" to enable the function and this
area will be reserved for Video BIOS ROM access only. Select "Uncached" to
disable this function and make this area available for other devices.
Cache Base 0-512K

If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the base memory area: block
0-512K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DRM
(SDROM) or to be written into L1, L2 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU
operations. Select "Uncached" to disable this function. Select "Write Through" to
allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at
the same time. Select "Write Protect" to prevent data from being written into the
base memory area of Block 0-512K. Select "Write Back" to allow CPU to write
data back directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for
fast CPU data processing and operation. The options are "Uncached", "Write
Through", "Write Protect", and "Write Back".
Cache Base 512K-640K

If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the base memory area: block
512K-640K to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static
DRM (SDROM) or to be written into L1, L2 cache inside the CPU to speed
up CPU operations. Select "Uncached" to disable this function. Select "Write
Through" to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system
memory at the same time. Select "Write Protect" to prevent data from being
written into the base memory area of Block 512K-640K. Select "Write Back" to
allow CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without writing data to the
System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation. The options are
"Uncached", "Write Through", "Write Protect", and "Write Back".
Cache Extended Memory

If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to
be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the L1, L2, L3 cache inside
the CPU to speed up CPU operations. Select "Uncached" to disable this function.
Select "Write Through" to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written
into the system memory at the same time. Select "Write Protect" to prevent
data from being written into the extended memory area. Select "Write Back" to
allow the CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without writing data to
the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation. The options
are "Uncached", "Write Through", "Write Protect", and "Write Back".
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Discrete MTRR Allocation

If enabled, MTRRs (-Memory Type Range Registers) are configured as distinct,
separate units and cannot be overlapped. If enabled, the user can achieve
better graphic effects when using a Linux graphic driver that requires the write-
combining configuration with 4GB or more memory. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
PCI Configuration
Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices.
Onboard GLAN1/GLAN2 (Gigabit- LAN)

Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from GLAN. The options are
Disabled and Enabled.
Reset Configuration Data

If set to Yes, this setting clears the Extended System Configuration Data- (ESCD)
area. The options are Yes and No.
Frequency for PCIX

This option allows the user to change the bus frequency for the devices installed
in the slots indicated. The options are Auto, PCI 33 MHz, PCI 66 MHz, PCI-X 66
MHz, PCI-X 100 MHz, and PCI-X 133 MHz.
Slot 1 PCI 32-bit/Slot 2 PCI-X 133 MHz

Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the
following:
Option ROM Scan

When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.
Enable Master
This setting allows you to enable the selected device as the PCI bus master.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Latency Timer
This setting allows you to set the clock rate for Bus Master. A high-priority,
high-throughout device may benefit from a greater Clock rate. The options are
Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h, and 00E0h. For Unix,
Novell and other Operating Systems, please select the option: other. If a drive
fails after the installation of a new software , you might want to change this
setting and try again. Different OS requires different Bus Master clock rate.
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Large Disk Access Mode

This setting determines how large hard drives are to be accessed. The options
are DOS or Other (for Unix, Novelle NetWare and other operating systems).
Advanced Chipset Control
Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings.
Incorrect values entered may cause system malfunction. Also,
a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may
cause system instability. When this occurs, revert to the default
setting.
Clock Spectrum Feature

If "Enabled", BIOS will monitor the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by
the components and will attempt to decrease the interference whenever needed.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
ECC Conditions
This setting specifies the ECC Error conditions that will be treated as "ECC Error
Events" by the system. The options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit and Both.
(*Note: This item is available when it is supported by the memory.)
ECC Error Handler

This setting allows you to select the type of interrupt to be activated as a result of
an ECC error. The options are None, NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt), SMI (System
Management Interrupt) and SCI (System Control Interrupt.) (*Note: This item is
available when it is supported by the memory.)
Onboard GLANs
This feature allows the user to enable this function to allow the BIOS to disable
Gigabit LAN. The options are: Enabled and Disabled.
Route Port 80h Cycles to

This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send the debug information to.
The options are PCI, LPC and Disabled.
USB Function
If set to Enabled to enable the USB function when the user keys in a value to a
USB item. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Legacy USB Support

This setting allows you to enable support for the Legacy USB devices. The
settings are Enabled and Disabled.
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Advanced Processor Options

Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings:
CPU Speed
The feature allows the BIOS to display the CPU Speed.
Frequency Ratio
This feature allows the user to select the ration for the internal frequency multiplier
of the CPU. The options are Default, X14, X15, and X16.
Hyper-threading (*Available when supported by the CPU.)

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the function of hyper-threading.
Enabling hyper-threading results in increased CPU performance. (Applicable for
XP systems.)
Single Logical Processor Mode (*Available when supported by the CPU.)

This feature allows the user to select the Processor Operation Mode. Set to Disabled
to allow the processor to operate in the "single core" mode. Set to Enabled to allow
the processor to operate in the "multi-core" (dual-core) mode.
Machine Checking
Set to Enabled to allow the operating system to debug a system crash after a reset.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
L3 Cache (*Available when supported by the CPU.)

Set to Enabled to enable L3 cache in the CPU to enhance system performance.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Thermal Management 2 (*Available when supported by the CPU.)

If enabled, this feature allows you to select between Thermal Manager 1 and Thermal
Manager 2. Set to Disable to activate the function of TM1, allowing the CPU to
regulate its power consumption based upon the modulation of the CPU Internal
clock when the CPU temperature reaches a pre-defined overheat threshold. Set
to Enable to activate the function of TM2, which will allow the CPU to reduce its
power consumption by lowering the CPU frequency and the CPU voltage when the
CPU temperature reaches a pre-defined overheat threshold. (*Note: please refer
to Intel's web site for detailed information.)
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Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if Disabled. The CPU fetches both
cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled.
C1 Enhanced Mode (*Available when supported by the CPU.)

Set to Enabled to enable the Enhanced Halt State. The options are Enabled and
Disabled. (*Note: please refer to Intel's web site for detailed information.)
No Execute Mode Memory Protection

Enable this feature to enable the functionality of Execute Disable Bit and allow
the processor to classify areas in the memory where an application code can
execute and where it cannot, and thus preventing a worm or a virus from inserting
and creating a flood of codes that will overwhelm the processor or damage the
system during an attack. (*Note: this feature is available when your OS and your
CPU support the function of Execute Disable Bit.) The options are Disabled and
Enabled. (*Note: For more information regarding hardware/software support for
this function, please refer to Intel's and Microsoft's web sites.)
Processor Power Management (*Available when supported by the CPU.)

This feature allows the user to determine the processor power management
mode. If set to C States only, the processor power will be controlled through CPU
power states in the ACPI setting. Select "GV1/GV3 only" to enable the function of
DBS (Demand Based Switching) which will allow the user to configure CPU power
management in the OS. If set to Disabled, C States and GV1/GV3 are disabled. If
set to Enabled, C States and GV1/GV3 are Enabled. (*Note: please refer to Intel's
web site for detailed information.)
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I/O Device Configuration

KBC Clock input

This setting allows you to set the clock frequency for the Keyboard Clock. The
options are 6MHz, 8MHz, 12 MHz and 16MHz.
Serial Port A
This setting allows you to decide how Serial Port A is controlled. The options
are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS- or OS- controlled).
Base I/O Address

Select the base I/O address for Serial Port A. The options are 3F8, 2F8,
3E8 and 2E8.
Interrupt
Set the Interrupt for Serial Port A. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.
Serial Port B
This setting allows you to decide how Serial Port B is controlled. The options
are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS- or OS- controlled).
Mode
This feature allows the user to set the mode for Serial Port B. The options
are Normal and IR.
Base I/O Address

Select the base I/O address for Serial Port B. The options are 3F8, 2F8,
3E8 and 2E8.
Interrupt
Set the Interrupt for Serial Port B. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4.
Parallel Port
This setting allows you to assign control of the Parallel Port. The options are
Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS- or OS- controlled).
Base I/O Address

Select the base I/O address for the Parallel Port. The options are 378, 278,
and 3BC.
Interrupt
Set the Interrupt for the Parallel Port. The options are IRQ5 and IRQ7.
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Mode
This feature allows the user to set the mode for the Parallel Port. The options
are Output Only, Bi-Directional, EPP and ECP.
DMA Channel
This feature allows the user to select the DMA Channel for the Parallel Port.
The options are DMA1 and DMA3.
Floppy Disk Controller

This setting allows you to assign control of the floppy disk controller. The options
are Enabled (user defined), Disabled, and Auto (BIOS and OS controlled).
Base I/O Address

Select the base I/O address for the parallel port. The options are Primary and
Secondary.
DMI Event Logging

Event Log Validity

This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting.
Event Log Capacity

This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity. It is not a setting.
View DMI Event Log

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log.
Event Logging
This setting allows you to Enable or Disable event logging.
ECC Event Logging

This setting allows you to Enable or Disable ECC event logging.
Mark DMI Events as Read

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to mark the DMI events as read.
Clear All DMI Event Logs

Select Yes and press <Enter> to clear all DMI event logs. The options are Yes
and No.
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Console Redirection
COM Port Address
This item allows you to specify to redirect the console to Onboard COM A or
Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled.
BAUD Rate
This item allows you to select the BAUD rate for console redirection. The options
are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K and 115.2K.
Console Type
This item allows you to choose from the available options to select the console
type for console redirection. The options are VT100, VT100,8bit, PC-ANSI, 7bit,
PC ANSI, VT100+, VT-UTF8.
Flow Control
This item allows you to choose from the available options to select the flow control
for console redirection. The options are: None, XON/XOFF, and CTS/RTS.
Console Connection
This item allows you to decide how Console Redirection is to be connected:
either Direct or Via Modem.
Continue CR after POST
Choose whether to continue with console redirection after the POST routine.
The options are On and Off.
Hardware Monitoring
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Serial Port B
This setting allows you to assign control of serial port B. The options are Enabled
(user defined), Disabled, Auto (BIOS controlled) and OS Controlled.
Mode
Specify the type of device that will be connected to serial port B. The options
are Normal, and IR (for an infrared device).
Base I/O Address

Select the base I/O address for serial port B. The options are 3F8, 2F8,
3E8 and 2E8.
Parallel Port
This setting allows you to assign control of the parallel port. The options are
Enabled (user defined), Disabled and Auto (BIOS-or OS- controlled).
Base I/O Address

Select the base I/O address for the parallel port. The options are 378, 278
and 3BC.
Interrupt
Select the IRQ (interrupt request) for the parallel port. The options are IRQ5
and IRQ7.
Mode
This feature allows you to specify the parallel port mode. The options are
Output only, Bi-Directional, EPP and ECP.
PCI-E Express Jitter Tolerance
This feature allows the user to set the PCI-E Jitter Tolerance Level. The
options are: 4 to 12.
PCI-E Port A Device 2/PCI-E Port B Device 4

If enabled, the feature allows you to set the device selected to be compliant
with the PCI-Express Compliance 1.0 Mode. The options are: Disabled,
Enabled and Auto.
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Hardware Monitor Logic
CPU Temperature Threshold

This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate
the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature
threshold. The options are 75oC, 80oC, 85oC and 90oC.
Highlight this and hit <Enter> to see the data for the following items:
CPU Temperature
System Temperature
Fan 1 Speed - FAN 6 Speed: If the feature of Auto Fan Control is enabled, the
BIOS will automatically display the status of the fans indicated in this item.
Fan Speed Control Modes
This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the
onboard fans. If the option is set to "3-pin fan", the fan speed is controlled based
upon the CPU die temperature. When the CPU die temperature is higher, the fan
speed will be higher as well. If the option is set to "4-pin", the fan speed will be
controlled by the Thermal Management Settings pre-configured by the user at this
feature. Select "3-pin" if your chassis came with 3-pin fan headers. Select "4-pin"
if your chassis came with 4-pin fan headers. Select "Disable" to disable the fan
speed control function to allow the onboard fans to run at the full speed (12V) at
all time. The Options are: 1. Disable (Full Speed at 12V), 2. Optimized Server
w/3-pin, and 3. Optimized Server w/4-pin.
The Voltage status of the following items will be displayed:
VcoreA
1.5V
Vin0 (3.3V)
Vin1 (5V)
Vin2 (-12V)
Vin3 (12V)
5V Standby
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7-5 Security
Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow
keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed
by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security
BIOS settings are described in this section.
Supervisor Password Is:

This displays whether a supervisor password has been entered for the system.
Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor
password has been entered for the system.
User Password Is:

This displays whether a user password has been entered for the system. Clear
means such a password has not been used and Set means a user password has
been entered for the system.
Set Supervisor Password

When the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When
prompted, type the Supervisor's password in the dialogue box to set or to change
supervisor's password, which allows access to BIOS.
Set User Password

When the item "Set User Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When
prompted, type the user's password in the dialogue box to set or to change the
user's password, which allows access to the system at boot-up.
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Fixed Disk Boot Sector

This setting may offer some protection against viruses when set to Write Protect,
which protects the boot sector on the hard drive from having a virus written to it.
The other option is Normal.
Password on Boot
This setting allows you to require a password to be entered when the system
boots up. The options are Enabled (password required) and Disabled (password
not required).
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Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.
You should see the following display. Highlighting a setting with a + or - will expand
or collapse that entry. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot
devices in the Item Specific Help window. All Boot BIOS settings are described in
this section.
Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Order.

Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to select a device. Use <+> and <-> keys to
move the device up or down. Use the <f> key or the <r> key to specify the devices.
You can also use the keys indicated above to specify the priority of the boot order
for a device or move a item from the category of "Excluded from Boot Order" to
the category of "Boot Priority Order" and vise versa. Please refer to the window of
"Item Specific Help" for details.
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7-7 Exit
Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.
You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this
section.
Exit Saving Changes

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the
BIOS Setup utility.
Exit Discarding Changes

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving any
changes you may have made.
Load Setup Defaults

Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to load the default settings for all items in the
BIOS Setup. These are the safest settings to use.
Discard Changes
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to discard (cancel) any changes you made.
You will remain in the Setup utility.
Save Changes
Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made. You will remain
in the Setup utility.
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Appendix A: LED Indicators
Appendix A
LED Indicators
LEDs on the motherboard include a 5V standby power LED and two LEDs used to
display POST codes. See the tables below for explanations of the messages as-
sociated with these LEDs.
A-1 LE1: 5V Standby Power LED
5V Power Standby LED (LE1)
State Action
On (Standby power present on motherboard) Turn off system before removing or installing components
A-2 LE3/LE4: BIOS POST Code Indicators

BIOS POST Code Indicators (LE3/LE4)
LE3 State LE4 State Definition
Green (on) Yellow (on) PWR-ON to POST
Green (flashing) Yellow (flashing) ECC memory testing
Green (on) Yellow (flashing) PCI bus initializing
Green (flashing) Yellow (on) VGA initializing
Off Off System normal (after POST)
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Appendix B
BIOS POST Codes

This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST
codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal.
Recoverable POST Errors
When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an
POST code that describes the problem. BIOS may also issue one of the follow-
ing beep codes:
1 long and two short beeps - video configuration error

1 continuous long beep - overheat (Overheat LED will be on)
1 long beep and 1 short pause - memory not detected
Terminal POST Errors

If a terminal type of error occurs, BIOS will shut down the system. Before doing so,
BIOS will write the error to port 80h, attempt to initialize video and write the error
in the top left corner of the screen.
The following is a list of codes that may be written to port 80h.
POST Code Description

02h Verify Real Mode
03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
04h Get CPU type
06h Initialize system hardware
07h Disable shadow and execute code from the ROM.
08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values
09h Set IN POST flag
0Ah Initialize CPU registers
0Bh Enable CPU cache
0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values
0Eh Initialize I/O component
0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE
10h Initialize Power Management
11h Load alternate registers with initial POST values
12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot
13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices
14h Initialize keyboard controller
16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum
17h Initialize cache before memory Auto size
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18h 8254 timer initialization
1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization
1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller
20h 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh
22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller
24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB
28h Auto size DRAM
29h Initialize POST Memory Manager
2Ah Clear 512 kB base RAM
2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx*
2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of memory bus
2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow
32h Test CPU bus-clock frequency
33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager
36h Warm start shut down
38h Shadow system BIOS ROM
3Ah Auto size cache
3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers
3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values
41h Initialize extended memory for RomPilot
42h Initialize interrupt vectors
45h POST device initialization
46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice
47h Initialize I20 support
48h Check video configuration against CMOS
49h Initialize PCI bus and devices
4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system
4Bh QuietBoot start (optional)
4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM
4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice
4Fh Initialize MultiBoot
50h Display CPU type and speed
51h Initialize EISA board
52h Test keyboard
54h Set key click if enabled
55h Enable USB devices
58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts
59h Initialize POST display service
5Ah Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”
5Bh Disable CPU cache
B-2

5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB
60h Test extended memory
62h Test extended memory address lines
64h Jump to UserPatch1
66h Configure advanced cache registers
67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC
68h Enable external and CPU caches
69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area
6Ah Display external L2 cache size
6Bh Load custom defaults (optional)
6Ch Display shadow-area message
6Eh Display possible high address for UMB recovery
70h Display error messages
72h Check for configuration errors
76h Check for keyboard errors
7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors
7Dh Initialize Intelligent System Monitoring
7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present
80h Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs
81h Late POST device initialization
82h Detect and install external RS232 ports
83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers
84h Detect and install external parallel ports
85h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices
86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports.
87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional)
88h Initialize BIOS Data Area
89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)
8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area
8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
8Ch Initialize floppy controller
8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)
90h Initialize hard-disk controllers
91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers
92h Jump to UserPatch2
93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards
95h Install CD ROM for boot
96h Clear huge ES segment register
97h Fix up Multi Processor table
98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on check-
sum failure
B-3

99h Check for SMART Drive (optional)
9Ah Shadow option ROMs
9Ch Set up Power Management
9Dh Initialize security engine (optional)
9Eh Enable hardware interrupts
9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives
A0h Set time of day
A2h Check key lock
A4h Initialize typematic rate
A8h Erase F2 prompt
AAh Scan for F2 key stroke
ACh Enter SETUP
AEh Clear Boot flag
B0h Check for errors
B1h Inform RomPilot about the end of POST.
B2h POST done - prepare to boot operating system
B4h 1 One short beep before boot
B5h Terminate QuietBoot (optional)
B6h Check password (optional)
B7h Initialize ACPI BIOS
B9h Prepare Boot
BAh Initialize SMBIOS
BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs
BCh Clear parity checkers
BDh Display MultiBoot menu
BEh Clear screen (optional)
BFh Check virus and backup reminders
C0h Try to boot with INT 19
C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)
C2h Initialize error logging
C3h Initialize error display function
C4h Initialize system error handler
C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)
C6h Initialize note dock (optional)
C7h Initialize note dock late
C8h Force check (optional)
C9h Extended checksum (optional)
CAh Redirect Int 15h to enable remote keyboard
CBh Redirect Int 13h to Memory Technologies Devices such as ROM,
RAM, PCMCIA, and serial disk
CCh Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video
B-4

CDh Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA
CEh Initialize digitizer and display message
D2h Unknown interrupt
The following are for boot block in Flash ROM

E0h Initialize the chipset
E1h Initialize the bridge
E2h Initialize the CPU
E3h Initialize system timer
E4h Initialize system I/O
E5h Check force recovery boot
E6h Checksum BIOS ROM
E7h Go to BIOS
E8h Set Huge Segment
E9h Initialize Multi Processor
EAh Initialize OEM special code
EBh Initialize PIC and DMA
ECh Initialize Memory type
EDh Initialize Memory size
EEh Shadow Boot Block
EFh System memory test
F0h Initialize interrupt vectors
F1h Initialize Run Time Clock
F2h Initialize video
F3h Initialize System Management Manager
F4h Output one beep
F5h Clear Huge Segment
F6h Boot to Mini DOS
F7h Boot to Full DOS
If the BIOS detects error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it displays an additional
word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that failed. For example, “2C
0002” means address line 1 (bit one set) has failed. “2E 1020" means data bits 12
and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits. The BIOS also sends the
bitmap to the port-80 LED display. It first displays the checkpoint code, followed by
a delay, the high-order byte, another delay, and then the loworder byte of the error.
It repeats this sequence continuously.
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Appendix C: Software Installation
Appendix C
Software Installation
After all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure Intel's ICH7R
SATA RAID before you install the Windows Operating System and other software
drivers.
If you do not wish to configure onboard SATA RAID functions, please go directly to
Section C-4 on page C-16 for Operating System & Other Software Installation.
C-1 Introduction to Serial ATA and Parallel ATA

To configure the SATA RAID functions, you must first use the Intel ICH7R SATA
RAID Utility program to configure the RAID Level that you desire before installing
the Windows XP/2000/2003 operating system and other software drivers. (The
necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with
your motherboard.) Note that the current version of the ICH7R SATA RAID Utility
can only support Windows XP/2000/2003 Operating Systems.
Serial ATA (SATA)

Serial ATA (SATA) is a physical storage interface that uses a single cable with a
minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices. It is
a serial link, which supports transfer rates up to 3Gbps. Because the serial cables
used in SATA are thinner than the traditional cables used in Parallel ATA (PATA),
SATA systems have better airflow and can be installed in smaller chassis than
Parallel ATA. In addition, the cables used in PATA are limited to a length of 40cm,
while Serial ATA cables can be up to one meter in length. Overall, SATA provides
better functionality than PATA.
Introduction to Intel ICH7R Serial RAID

Located in the South Bridge of the E7230 Mukilteo chipset, the I/O Controller Hub
(ICH7R) provides the I/O subsystem with access to the rest of the system. It sup-
ports a 2-channel UltraATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller (PATA) and four Serial
ATA (SATA) ports. The ICH7R supports the following PATA and SATA device con-
figurations: Legacy mode and Native mode.
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RAID Configurations
The following types of RAID configurations are supported:
RAID 0 (Data Striping): this writes data in parallel, interleaved ("striped") sections
of two hard drives. Data transfer rate is doubled over using a single disk.
RAID1 (Data Mirroring): an identical data image from one drive is copied to another
drive. The second drive must be the same size or larger than the first drive.
RAID 10 (Striping & Mirroring): RAID 0 and 1 schemes are combined (without parity
information) to get the benefits of both.
RAID 5: both data and parity information are striped and mirrored across three or
more hard drives.
Intel Matrix Storage
The Intel Matrix Storage, supported by the ICH7R, allows the user to create
RAID 0 and RAID1 set by using only two identical hard disk drives. The Intel
Matrix Storage Technology creates two partitions on each hard disk drive and
generate a virtual RAID0 and RAID1sets. It also allows you the change the HDD
partition size without any data.
Configuring BIOS settings for SATA RAID Functions (Native Mode)
1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
Note: If it is the first time powering on the system, we recommend you load the
Optimized Default Settings. If you have already done so, please skip to Step 3.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the "Exit" Settings. Once in the "Exit" settings,
Scroll down to select "Load Optimized Default Settings" and press the <Enter>
key. Select "OK" to confirm the selection. Press the <Enter> key to load the default
settings for the BIOS.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the "Main" section in BIOS.
4. Scroll down to "SATA Control Mode" and press the <Enter> key to select "En-
hanced"
5. Scroll down to "SATA RAID Enabled" and press <Enter>. Then, select "Enabled."
6. Scroll down to "Exit". Select "Save and Exit" from the "Exit" menu. Press the
<Enter> key to save the changes and exit the BIOS.
7. Once you've exited the BIOS Utility, the system will re-boot.
8. During the system boot-up, press the <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously to run
the Intel RAID Configuration Utility when prompted by the following message: Press
<Ctrl> <I> for Intel RAID Configuration Utility.
C-2
Using the Intel ICH7R SATA RAID Utility Program

1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes:
a. After the system exits from the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will automatically
reboot. The following screen appears after Power-On Self Test.
b. When you see the above screen, press the <Ctrl> and the <I> keys simultane-
ously to have the main menu of the SATA RAID Utility appear:
Note: All graphics and screen shots shown in the manual are for reference only. The
screen shots shown in the manual do not imply Supernicro's endorsement or non-
endorsement on any 3rd party's product. Your screens may or many not look exactly
the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
C-3
Creating a RAID 0 Volume:

a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key.
The following screen will appear:
b. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key
to go to the next field. (You can use the <Esc> key to select the previous menu.)
c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, press the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys
to select RAID 0 (Stripe) and hit <Enter>.
d. When the Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the HDD to configure
as RAID. The following pop-up screen (*See Note on Page C-3) displays:
e. Use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to highlight a drive and press <Space>
to select it. A triangle appears to confirm the selection of the drive.
f. Use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to selet the stripe size, ranged from
4 KB to 128 KB for the RAID 0 array, and hit <Enter>. (*Note: For a server, please
use a lower stripe size, and for a multimedia system, use a higher stripe size.The
default stripe size is 128 KB.)
g. Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. A warning message
displays.
h. When asked "Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N), press "Y" to
create the RAID volume, or type "N" to go back to the Create Volume menu.
C-4
Creating a RAID 1 Volume:

b. Specify a name for the RAID 1 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key
to go to the next field. (You can use the <Esc> key to select the previous menu.)
c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, press the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys
to select RAID 1 (Mirror) and hit <Enter>.
d. When the Capacity item is highlighted, enter your RAID volume capacity and hit
<Enter>. The default setting is the maximum capacity allowed.
e. Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. A warning message
displays.
f. When asked "Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N), press "Y" to
C-5
Creating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0):

b. Specify a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>.

c. When RAID Level item is highlighted, use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys
to select RAID 10 (RAID1 + RAID0) and hit <Enter>.
d. When the Stripe Size is highlighted, use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to
select the stripe size from 4 KB to 128 KB for your RAID 10 and hit <Enter>. The
default setting is 6 4KB. (*Note: For a server, please use a lower stripe size, and
for a multimedia system, use a higher stripe size.)
e. When the RAID Volume Capacity item is highlighted, enter your RAID volume
capacity and hit <Enter>. The default setting is the maximum capacity allowed.
f. Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. A warning message
displays.
f. When asked "Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N), press "Y" to
C-6
Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity):

b. Specify a name for the RAID 5 set and press <Enter>.

c. When the Raid Level is highlighted, use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to
select RAID 5 (Parity) and hit <Enter>.
d. When the Disk item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the HDD to configure
as RAID. The following pop-up screen (see note on page C-3) displays:
e. Use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to highlight a drive and press <Space>
to select it. A triangle appears to confirm the selection of the drive.
f. Use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to select the stripe size, ranged from 4
KB to 128 KB for the RAID 5 array, and hit <Enter>. (Use a lower stripe size for serv-
ers and higher stripe size for multimedia systems. Default stripe size is 128 KB.)
g. Enter your desired RAID volume capacity and press <Enter> when the capacity
item is highlighted. The default setting is the maximum capacity allowed.
h Press Enter when the Create Volume item is highlighted. A warning message
displays.
h. When asked "Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N), press "Y" to
C-7
Deleting RAID Volume:
Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You
will lose all data on the disk drives when deleting a RAID set.
a. From the main menu, select item2-Delete RAID Volume, and press <Enter>.
b. Use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to select the RAID set you want to
delete and press <Del>. A Warning message displays.
c. When asked "Are you sure you want to delete this volume (Y/N), press "Y" to
delete the RAID volume, or type "N" to go back to the Delete Volume menu.
C-8
Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD

Warning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-
RAID or Resetting a RAID HDD. Resetting a RAID volume HDD or
Restting a RAID HDD will reformat the HDD and delete all internal
RAID structure on the drive.
a. From the main menu, select item3-Reset Disks to Non- RAID, and press <Enter>.
b. Use the <Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow> keys to highlight the RAID set drive to reset
and press <Space> to select.
c. Press <Enter> to reset the RAID set drive. A Warning message displays.
d. Press "Y" to reset the drive, or type "N" to go back to the main menu.
Exiting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility:

a. From the main menu, select item4-Exit, and press <Enter>. A warning message
will appear.
b. Press "Y" to reset the drive, or type "N" to go back to the main menu.
C-9
C-2 Installing the Windows XP/2000/2003 for systems

with RAID Functions
New Operating System-Windows XP/2000/2003 Installation

a. Insert Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup CD in the CD Driver, and the
system will start booting up from CD.
b. Press the <F6> key when the message-" Press F6 if you need to install a third
party SCSI or RAID driver" displays.
c. When the Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify
additional device(s).
d. Insert the driver diskette-"Intel AA RAID XP/2000/2003 Driver for ICH7R into Drive
A: and press the <Enter> key.
e. Choose Intel(R)82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller from the list indicated in the
XP/2000/2003 Setup Screen, and press the <Enter> key.
f. Press the <Enter> key to continue the installation process. (If you need to specify
any additional devices to be installed, do it at this time.) Once all devices are speci-
fied, press the <Enter> key to continue with the installation.
g. From the Windows XP/2000/2003 Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. The
XP/2000/2003 Setup will automatically load all device files and then, continue the
Windows XP/2000/2003 installation.
h. After Windows XP/2000/2003 Installation is completed, the system will automati-

cally reboot.
i. Insert Supermicro CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during system
reboot, and the following screen will appear:
Note: the current version of the ICH7R SATA RAID Utility can only support Windows
XP/2000/2003 Operating System.
C-10
Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files
for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each
item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must
re-boot the system before moving on to the next item on the list. You should
install everything here except for the SUPER Doctor utility, which is optional. The
bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.
C-11
C-3 Installing Intel Application Accelerator Utility
a. When the above screen appears, click on the icon marked "Application Accel-
erator RAID Edition" on the screen, and the following screen will appear:
b. When the above screen appears, click "Next" on the screen, and the following
screen will appear:
C-12
c. After reading the License Agreement, click "Yes" on the screen, and the following
screen will appear:
d. Specify the folder that you want the program to be installed in and then, click
"Next" to begin the installation process.
e. Specify a program folder where you want the Setup to add the program icon as
shown in the following screen and click "Next".
C-13
f. The following screen will appear to display the status of the Intel Application Ac-
celerator RAID Edition Installation.
RAID Edition Setup installation status.
g. Once the Application Accelerator RAID Edition installation is completed, the fol-
lowing screen will appear. Click "Finish" and the system will reboot.
p , g pp
Note: Once the XP/2000/2003 Operating System is installed, please read the "Re-
adme text files" for the instructions to use the SATA RAID Utility in the Windows
XP/2000/2003 OS environment.
C-14
C-4 Installing the Operating System and other Software

Programs
After all the hardware has been installed, you must first install the operating system,
and then, other software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the
Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard.
Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen
Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files
for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each
item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must
re-boot the system before moving on to the next item on the list. You should
install everything here except for the SUPER Doctor utility, which is optional. The
bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.
C-15
Supero Doctor III
The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base 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 included on the
CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment
and operations of your system. Supero Doctor III displays crucial system information
such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status. See the Figure below
for a display of the Supero Doctor III interface.
Note: The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor III is ADMIN / AD-
MIN.
Note: When SuperDoctor III is first installed, it adopts the temperature threshold
settings that have been set in BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds
must be made within Super Doctor, as the Super Doctor settings override the BIOS
settings. To set the BIOS temperature threshold settings again, you would first need
to uninstall SuperDoctor III.
Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)
C-16
Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)
Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Website at: ftp://
ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's
Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For
Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II.
C-17
Notes
C-18
Appendix D
System Specifications
Processors
Single Intel processors
Note: Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site for updates on supported
processors.
Chipset
5015M-MT: Intel E7230
5015M-MT+: Intel E3000
BIOS
8 Mb Phoenix® Flash ROM
Memory Capacity
Four 240-pin DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of unbuffered ECC or non-
ECC DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM
Note: See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details.
SATA Controller
Intel ICH7R on-chip controller
SATA/IDE Drive Bays

Four (4) drive bays
Peripheral Drive Bays -

One (1) slim CD-ROM drive
One (1) slim floppy drive
Expansion Slots
Standard: one PCI-X 133 MHz slot with CSE-RR1U-Xi riser card
Optional: one PCI-Express x8 slot with CSE-RR1U-ELi riser card
D-1
Motherboard
Model: PDSMi/PDSMi+
Form Factor: ATX
Dimensions: 12 x 9.6 in (305 x 244 mm)
Chassis
Model: SC813MFT-300C (1U Rackmount)
Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 19.85 in. (437 x 43 x 504 mm)
System Input Requirements

AC Input Voltage: 100-240V AC auto-range
Rated Input Current: 4A max
Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Power Supply
Rated Output Power: 300W (Model# SP302-1S, Part# PWS-0054)
Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (15A), +5V (25A), +12V1 (15A), +12V2 (15A),
12Vtotal (20A), -12V (1A), +5Vsb (2A)
BTU Rating
1470 BTUs/hr (for rated output power of 300W)
Weight
Gross (Bare Bone): 38 lbs. (17.2 kg.)
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F)
Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)
Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
D-2
Regulatory Compliance
Electromagnetic Emissions:
FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/3-3, CISPR 22 Class B
Electromagnetic Immunity:
EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4,
EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)
Safety:
EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV
Certified (Germany), CE Marking (Europe)
California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials:

This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese
Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
(continued from front)

The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems,
medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com-
munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to
result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro dis-
claims any and all liability, and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous
applications, it does so entirely at its own risk. Furthermore, buyer agrees to fully indemnify, defend
and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims, demands, actions, litigation, and
proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra-hazardous use or sale.
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About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It

The SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ is a high-end single processor mini 1U

Chapter 2: Server Installation

Chapter 3: System Interface

Chapter 4: System Safety

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the PDSMi/PDSMi+ motherboard,

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC813MFT-300C 1U rackmount

Appendix A: LED Indicators

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C: Installing Software and Drivers

Appendix D: System Specifications

Chapter 2: Server Installation

Chapter 3: System Interface

Power ...................................................................................................... 3-3

Chapter 4: System Safety

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ........................................................................ 5-15

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

The Supermicro SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ is a single processor, mini

In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components may

One passive CPU heatsink (SNK-P0016)

One (1) slim CD-ROM drive [CDM-TEAC-24(B)]

One (1) SATA backplane (CSE-SATA-813)

Four (4) SATA drive carriers [CSE-PT39(B)]

One (1) USB/COM tray cable [CSE-PT40(B)]

One (1) air shroud (CSE-PT0118)

One (1) 64-bit PCI-X slot riser card (CSE-RR1U-Xi)

Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT52) (optional):

One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ User's Manual

1-2 Motherboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+ lies the PDSMi/PDSMi+, a

PCI Expansion Slots

Figure 1-1 . Intel E7230 Chipset (PDSMi):

VRM V10.1 LGA775_PROCESSOR

USB USB 2.0/1.1 LPC FWH

Figure 1-1 . Intel E3000 Chipset (PDSMi+):

VRM V10.1 LGA775_PROCESSOR

DDR2 DDR2_667/533/400 PCIE_x8

KB. FDD. SER.1 PRN. W83793

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC813MFT-300C

When configured as a SuperServer 5015M-MT/5015M-MT+, the SC813MFT-300C

The SC813MFT-300C's control panel provides important system monitoring and

Rear I/O Panel

The SC813MFT-300C chassis has an innovative cooling design that features an

1-4 Contacting Supermicro

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2-2 Unpacking the System

2-3 Preparing for Setup