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...2 System Hardware Installation 13 2-1 Removing Chassis Cover 14 2-2 Installing the CPU 15 2-3 Installing the Heat Sink 16 2-4 Installing the Memory 17 2-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 17 2-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 2-5 Installing the PCI Expansion Card 19 2-6 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 20 2-7 Removing and Installing the Fan Duct 21 2-8 Replacing the FAN Assemblly 22 2-10 Replacing the Power Supply 23 Chapter 3 System Appearance 24 3-1 Front View...24 3-2 Rear View...24 3-3 Front Panel LED and Buttons 25 3-4 Rear System LAN LEDs 27 3-5 Hard Disk Drive LEDs 28 Chapter...
...2 System Hardware Installation 13 2-1 Removing Chassis Cover 14 2-2 Installing the CPU 15 2-3 Installing the Heat Sink 16 2-4 Installing the Memory 17 2-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 17 2-4-2 Installing a Memory 18 2-5 Installing the PCI Expansion Card 19 2-6 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 20 2-7 Removing and Installing the Fan Duct 21 2-8 Replacing the FAN Assemblly 22 2-10 Replacing the Power Supply 23 Chapter 3 System Appearance 24 3-1 Front View...24 3-2 Rear View...24 3-3 Front Panel LED and Buttons 25 3-4 Rear System LAN LEDs 27 3-5 Hard Disk Drive LEDs 28 Chapter...
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... in accordance with a three-wire electrical grounding-type plug only fits into the network interface controller (NIC) receptacle. • Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching or installing internalcompo- Make sure youprovide adequate space around the system for future use this product near water or a heat source.* Set up your computer has a voltage selector switch, make adjustments, or perform procedures on...
... in accordance with a three-wire electrical grounding-type plug only fits into the network interface controller (NIC) receptacle. • Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching or installing internalcompo- Make sure youprovide adequate space around the system for future use this product near water or a heat source.* Set up your computer has a voltage selector switch, make adjustments, or perform procedures on...
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... and, if not installed and used in accordance withthe instruction manual, may cause undesired operation. In a domestic environment this device must be used in accordancewith the instructions, may cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for radio noise emissions from that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority tooperate the...
... and, if not installed and used in accordance withthe instruction manual, may cause undesired operation. In a domestic environment this device must be used in accordancewith the instructions, may cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for radio noise emissions from that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority tooperate the...
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... the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Hardware Installation If you are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by...
... the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Hardware Installation If you are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by...
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... Mbps Expansion Slot Onboard Graphics Mass Storage System Fans 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIE_1) 1 x PCI slot 32-Bit/33MHz (PCI_1) ASPEED® AST2300 supports 16MB VRAM 4 x 3.5" Hot-Swap SATA HDDs Support for Intel IRST SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 4 x 40x40x28mm 16000rpm USB Internal Connectors Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 2 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB...
... Mbps Expansion Slot Onboard Graphics Mass Storage System Fans 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIE_1) 1 x PCI slot 32-Bit/33MHz (PCI_1) ASPEED® AST2300 supports 16MB VRAM 4 x 3.5" Hot-Swap SATA HDDs Support for Intel IRST SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 4 x 40x40x28mm 16000rpm USB Internal Connectors Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 2 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB...
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... x ID Switch button Front Panel I/O 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports Front Panel LED/Buttons I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Environment Ambient Temperature 1 x Power button/LED 1 x NMI button 1 x ID Switch button/LED 1 x Reset button 2 x LAN LED 1 x System status LED 1 x HDD status LED ASPEED® AST2300 BMC chip System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System fan speed control...
... x ID Switch button Front Panel I/O 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports Front Panel LED/Buttons I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Environment Ambient Temperature 1 x Power button/LED 1 x NMI button 1 x ID Switch button/LED 1 x Reset button 2 x LAN LED 1 x System status LED 1 x HDD status LED ASPEED® AST2300 BMC chip System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System fan speed control...
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.... • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Chapter 2 System Hardware Installation Pre-installation Instructions Perform the steps below before you open the server or before you remove or replaceany component. • Back up all important system and data files before performing any hardwareconfiguration. • Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc...
.... • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Chapter 2 System Hardware Installation Pre-installation Instructions Perform the steps below before you open the server or before you remove or replaceany component. • Back up all important system and data files before performing any hardwareconfiguration. • Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc...
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Follow these instructions to remove the back chassis cover. Raise the metal locking lever on a flat and stable surface. • Open the system according to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the instructions. Push down the indentation located at the side...
Follow these instructions to remove the back chassis cover. Raise the metal locking lever on a flat and stable surface. • Open the system according to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the instructions. Push down the indentation located at the side...
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... SATA DOM. 2-3 Close: Normal mode. (Default setting) - 31 - Hardware Installation 4-2 Jumper Setting 1 2 4 5 3 6 87 12 13 No. BIOS_RVCR 1-2 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) (BIOS Recovery Jumper) 2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode. PASSWORD 5. (Skip Supervisor Password Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Skip supervisor password. 6. JP5 (Case Open Intrusion Jumper) 1-2 Open: Normal operation (Default setting) 1-2 Close: Enable chassis intrusion alert. CLR_CMOS 1-2 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) (Clearing CMOS Jumper) 2-3 Close: Clear...
... SATA DOM. 2-3 Close: Normal mode. (Default setting) - 31 - Hardware Installation 4-2 Jumper Setting 1 2 4 5 3 6 87 12 13 No. BIOS_RVCR 1-2 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) (BIOS Recovery Jumper) 2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode. PASSWORD 5. (Skip Supervisor Password Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Skip supervisor password. 6. JP5 (Case Open Intrusion Jumper) 1-2 Open: Normal operation (Default setting) 1-2 Close: Enable chassis intrusion alert. CLR_CMOS 1-2 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) (Clearing CMOS Jumper) 2-3 Close: Clear...
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... BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in the EFI on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard...
... BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in the EFI on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard...
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A supervisor password allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes. Server Management Server additional features enabled/disabled setup menus. Boot Options This setup page provides items for configuring the function of AMI BIOS special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.) Chipset This setup page includes all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. A user password only allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup. ...
A supervisor password allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes. Server Management Server additional features enabled/disabled setup menus. Boot Options This setup page provides items for configuring the function of AMI BIOS special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.) Chipset This setup page includes all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. A user password only allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup. ...
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...: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. PERR Generation When this item is set to enabled, PCI bus parity error (PERR) is generated and is Enabled. Default setting is routed to NMI. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: Auto/128 Bytes/256 Bytes/512 Bytes/1024 Bytes/2048 Bytes/4096 Bytes. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. BIOS Setup 5-2-1 PCI Configuration PCI Express Slot 1/2/3/4 Option ROM When enabled, This setting will initialize the device expansion ROM for PCI...
...: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. PERR Generation When this item is set to enabled, PCI bus parity error (PERR) is generated and is Enabled. Default setting is routed to NMI. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: Auto/128 Bytes/256 Bytes/512 Bytes/1024 Bytes/2048 Bytes/4096 Bytes. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. BIOS Setup 5-2-1 PCI Configuration PCI Express Slot 1/2/3/4 Option ROM When enabled, This setting will initialize the device expansion ROM for PCI...
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Options available: C0/C1/C6/C7/No Limit. Package C State Limit Configure state for the C-State package limit. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 44 - Default setting is No Limit. (Note) This item is Enabled. BIOS Setup Default setting is present only if you to enable or disable the CPU C7 (ACPI C3) report. CPU C7 Report (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature.
Options available: C0/C1/C6/C7/No Limit. Package C State Limit Configure state for the C-State package limit. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 44 - Default setting is No Limit. (Note) This item is Enabled. BIOS Setup Default setting is present only if you to enable or disable the CPU C7 (ACPI C3) report. CPU C7 Report (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature.
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... access the RAID setup utility at boot time. Options available: IDE/RAID/AHCI/Disabled. BIOS Setup SATA Mode Select the on chip SATA type. Then the RAID function is not allowed to RAID, the SATA controllerenables both its RAID and AHCI functions. IDE Mode: When set to access RAID setup utility. Default setting is AHCI Mode. (Note) This item is will be access the RAID setup utility at boot time. RAID Mode: When set to view the installed HDD devices. 5-2-5 SATA Configuration SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 (Note) Press [Enter] to IDE, the SATA controller disables its RAID...
... access the RAID setup utility at boot time. Options available: IDE/RAID/AHCI/Disabled. BIOS Setup SATA Mode Select the on chip SATA type. Then the RAID function is not allowed to RAID, the SATA controllerenables both its RAID and AHCI functions. IDE Mode: When set to access RAID setup utility. Default setting is AHCI Mode. (Note) This item is will be access the RAID setup utility at boot time. RAID Mode: When set to view the installed HDD devices. 5-2-5 SATA Configuration SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 (Note) Press [Enter] to IDE, the SATA controller disables its RAID...
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Serial Port 1/2 Configuration When enabled allows you to Disabled, displays no configuration for the serial port. When set to Auto allows the server's BIOS or OS to select a configuration. IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12/IO=2E8h; Change Settings Change Serial Port 1/2 device settings. Options available: Auto/IO=3F8; BIOS Setup - 49 - IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 /IO=3E8h; Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Device Settings Displays the Serial Port 1/2 base I/O addressand IRQ. IRQ=4/IO=3F8h; When set to configure the serial port settings. IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,...
Serial Port 1/2 Configuration When enabled allows you to Disabled, displays no configuration for the serial port. When set to Auto allows the server's BIOS or OS to select a configuration. IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12/IO=2E8h; Change Settings Change Serial Port 1/2 device settings. Options available: Auto/IO=3F8; BIOS Setup - 49 - IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 /IO=3E8h; Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Device Settings Displays the Serial Port 1/2 base I/O addressand IRQ. IRQ=4/IO=3F8h; When set to configure the serial port settings. IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,...
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... device. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Serial Port for Out-of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Default setting is defined. - 52 - Out-of-Bnad Mgmt Port Microsoft Windows Emerency Management Service (EMS) allows for remote management of -Bnad Management/Windows Emerency Service (EMS) Console Redirection (Note) Select whether to enter advanced meun for console redirection settings. BIOS Setup Options available: COM1 BMC SOL Serial Port Switch Enabled: COM1 Switch to IT8728 SOL UART1. Disabled: COM1 Switch to AST2300 SOL UART. Console redirection enables users to manage...
... device. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Serial Port for Out-of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Default setting is defined. - 52 - Out-of-Bnad Mgmt Port Microsoft Windows Emerency Management Service (EMS) allows for remote management of -Bnad Management/Windows Emerency Service (EMS) Console Redirection (Note) Select whether to enter advanced meun for console redirection settings. BIOS Setup Options available: COM1 BMC SOL Serial Port Switch Enabled: COM1 Switch to IT8728 SOL UART1. Disabled: COM1 Switch to AST2300 SOL UART. Console redirection enables users to manage...
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...: Enabled/Disabled. Current Memory Mode Displays the cuurent memory mode. Current Memory Speed Displays the cuurent memory speed. When set to Lockstep mode, the motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set to Indendent mode, all data in Memory Mode item. Options available: Indendent /Mirroring/ Lockstep/Sparing. Default setting is None. Enforce DIMM To enforce POR function. Default setting is Enabled. When set of operations in place of coorectable errors is used as active memory in parallel. The spare memory is required to clear...
...: Enabled/Disabled. Current Memory Mode Displays the cuurent memory mode. Current Memory Speed Displays the cuurent memory speed. When set to Lockstep mode, the motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set to Indendent mode, all data in Memory Mode item. Options available: Indendent /Mirroring/ Lockstep/Sparing. Default setting is None. Enforce DIMM To enforce POR function. Default setting is Enabled. When set of operations in place of coorectable errors is used as active memory in parallel. The spare memory is required to clear...
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...Default setting is Enabled. BIOS Setup - 57 - Options available: Onboard/Offboard. Target VGA Displays the information of Target VGA. Gen3 Equalization WA's Enable/DIsable the support for Directed I/O Configuration Intel(R) I/OAT Enable/Disable Intel OAT Technology function. PCIE Slot1 Speed Select PCIe slot 1 speed. DCA Support Enable/Disable Direct Cache Access Support function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. IOH 1 PCIe port Bifurcation Control PCIE Slot2 Speed Select PCIe slot 2 speed...
...Default setting is Enabled. BIOS Setup - 57 - Options available: Onboard/Offboard. Target VGA Displays the information of Target VGA. Gen3 Equalization WA's Enable/DIsable the support for Directed I/O Configuration Intel(R) I/OAT Enable/Disable Intel OAT Technology function. PCIE Slot1 Speed Select PCIe slot 1 speed. DCA Support Enable/Disable Direct Cache Access Support function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. IOH 1 PCIe port Bifurcation Control PCIE Slot2 Speed Select PCIe slot 2 speed...
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.... User Password Status This parameter indicates whether a user pass- Set Administrator Password Press Enter to configure the user password. BIOS Setup - 61 - Set User Password Press Enter to configure the Administrator password. To enable or disable this password will restrict a user's access to the Setup menus. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will allow the user to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. A user can set . There are two types of passwords that you to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility...
.... User Password Status This parameter indicates whether a user pass- Set Administrator Password Press Enter to configure the user password. BIOS Setup - 61 - Set User Password Press Enter to configure the Administrator password. To enable or disable this password will restrict a user's access to the Setup menus. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will allow the user to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. A user can set . There are two types of passwords that you to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility...
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... bootable disks. Default setting is Enabled. - 66 - When enabled, this BIOS feature allows the ROM BIOS of those host adaptors to "capture" Interrupt 19 during the boot process so that handles the boot disk function. Bootup NumLock State Enable or Disable Bootup NumLock function. Options available: On/Off. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is On. 5-6 Boot Option Menu The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during POST. BIOS setup will display an error message if...
... bootable disks. Default setting is Enabled. - 66 - When enabled, this BIOS feature allows the ROM BIOS of those host adaptors to "capture" Interrupt 19 during the boot process so that handles the boot disk function. Bootup NumLock State Enable or Disable Bootup NumLock function. Options available: On/Off. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is On. 5-6 Boot Option Menu The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during POST. BIOS setup will display an error message if...