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Page 1: ...i X2 108 Series MS 9238 1U Rackmount Server G52 92381X3...

Page 2: ...s and or other countries PS 2 and OS 2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Windows 95 98 2000 NT XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Netware is a...

Page 3: ...lace the power cord such a way that people can not step on it Do not place anything over the power cord 8 Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add on card or module 9 All cautions and war...

Page 4: ...when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency en ergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manua...

Page 5: ...v WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement...

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Page 8: ...wer Supply 2 6 Back Panel 2 7 Connectors 2 8 Jumpers 2 13 Slots 2 15 System Assembly Flowchart 2 16 System Assembly 2 18 Rack Mounting 2 29 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3 1 Entering Setup 3 2 The Menu Bar 3 4...

Page 9: ...imal system efficiency the X2 108 accommo dates the latest Intel Xeon processor 5000 se ries Har pertown Wolfdale DP Clovertown Woodcrest in Socket LGA771 and supports up to six 240 pin 533 667MHz ECC...

Page 10: ...2 System Overview Top View X2 108 SAS Sku and X2 108A4 SATA Sku are available upon request 1 HDD Tray 2 Slim CD ROM Drive 3 Slim Floppy Disk Drive 4 Fan Duct 5 PCI Express Bracket 6 SSI EPS 1U Power S...

Page 11: ...pable Hard Disk Drive Bays Port 4 USB Port LED 5 HDD Power Status LEDs 8 HDD Activity LED This indicator shows the activity status of the hard disk drive It flashes when the system is accessing data o...

Page 12: ...transmitting or receiving activities to or from the system are detected Button 6 System Reset Button 7 Power Button Press this button once to shut down the system and then once to switch on LED Color...

Page 13: ...State Condition Off LAN linkis not established Orange On steadystate LAN linkis established On brighter pulsing Thecomputeriscommunicatingwithanother computeron theLAN Green Off 10 Mbit sec data rate...

Page 14: ...2N Differential Pair 2 6 D1N Differential Pair 1 7 D3P Differential Pair3 8 D3N Differential Pair 3 ActivityIndicator 8 1 Link Indicator Pin1 KeyboardData Pin2 Mouse Data Pin3 GND Pin4 VCC Pin5 Keyboa...

Page 15: ...ffered Dual In line DIMM slots Maximum 16GB LAN Supports dual Gigabit Ethernet by Intel 82563EB SAS Optional SAS Host Controller LSI Logic SAS1068 4 port controller provides 1 5 and 3Gb s transfer rat...

Page 16: ...ures IPMI 2 0 compliant Out of band LAN based management using RMCP FRU SEL access Remote out of band alerts Event log Ability to update firmware inband unattended Remote access security MD5 Out of ba...

Page 17: ...1 JPWR1 CPUFAN2 JFP1 JACT2 JSTATE 1 JACT1 JLANDIS1 JLANDI S2 JUSB1 JUSB2 JCI1 JRST1 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 SATA0 BATT BIOS JBIOS1 FDD1 J13 J9 J14 J11 J12 JBAT1 SYSFAN5 SYSFAN6 SY SFAN2 SYSFAN3 SYSFAN4 CPU1...

Page 18: ...MS 9238 Server 1 10...

Page 19: ...roper sequence of removing or installing components to the server CPU Memory Power Supply Back Panel Connectors Jumpers Slot Chassis Cover CPU Heatsink Memory Riser Card Hard Disk Drives Chassis Ears...

Page 20: ...tem with proper cooling Otherwise overheat ing may damage the system JLANDIS1 2 p 2 14 SYSFAN5 6 2 p 2 10 FDD1 p 2 8 COM2 p 2 12 IDE1 p 2 8 SATA0 3 p 2 9 JUSB1 2 p 2 12 J9 p 2 14 CPU p 2 3 BIOS JBIOS1...

Page 21: ...you are installing the CPU make sure that you install the cooler to prevent the CPU from overheating If you do not have a CPU cooler contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on...

Page 22: ...ust be of the same type and density Check the numbers of your DIMM modules and follow the population rules to install the memory The mainboard provides six 240 pin 533 667MHz ECC DDR2 FB DIMM slots to...

Page 23: ...Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot 3 The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot...

Page 24: ...1 This connector provides 12V power output to the CPUs SSI 24 Pin System Power Connector JPWR2 This connector allows you to connect to an SSI power supply To connect to the SSI power supply make sure...

Page 25: ...the connector VGA Port The DB15 pin female connector is provided for monitors RJ 45 LAN Jack The standard RJ 45 jack is for connection to Local Area Network LAN You can connect a network cable to it K...

Page 26: ...a standard floppy disk drive connector FDD1 ATA100 Hard Disk Connector IDE1 The mainboard has a 32 bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66 100 controller that provides PIO mode 0 4 Bus Master and Ultra...

Page 27: ...ee angle Otherwise data loss may occur during transmission Serial Attached SCSI Connector SAS5 SAS8 Optional The SAS connector is a new generation serial communication protocol for devices designed to...

Page 28: ...tors support system cooling fan with 12V When connecting the wire to the connectors always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the 12V the black wire is Ground and s...

Page 29: ...connection to the front panel switches and LEDs The JFP1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I O Connectivity Design Guide PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 HD_LED Hard disk LED pull up 2 FPPWR SLP MSG LED pul...

Page 30: ...B0 4 USB1 5 USB0 6 USB1 7 GND 8 GND 9 Key no pin 10 NC Pin Definition Important Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage Serial Port Connector COM 2 The m...

Page 31: ...ation set the JBAT1 Clear CMOS Jumper to clear data Important To clear CMOS you should 1 Short 1 2 pin while the system is off Restart the PC and press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility Shut down the...

Page 32: ...ecover the system from a situation when the BIOS code is incorrect corrupted or needs to be updated When the BIOS code is corrupted or needs to be updated you have to at first disable the write protec...

Page 33: ...n for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card such as jumpers switches or BIOS configuration PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Sl...

Page 34: ...note that always wear anti static gloves when handling electrical components and exer cise caution during the installation process For more information contact your local dealer or experienced technic...

Page 35: ...2 17 Hardware Setup FINISH REPLACE RISERCARD BRACKET INSTALL HARD DISK DRIVES CONNECTHDD POWER CORDS CHECK IF ALL PARTS ARE PROPERLY CONNECTED REPLACE CHASSISCOVER...

Page 36: ...9238 Server 2 18 System Assembly Removing the Chassis Cover 2 Press the release buttons and slide the chassis cover forwards 3 Lift up the cover and remove it from the chassis 1 Unscrew the chassis co...

Page 37: ...g the Chassis Cover 1 Replace the chassis cover and slide it backwards 2 Screw to secure the chassis cover Important Before you remove or install any components make sure the server is not turned on o...

Page 38: ...installing the CPU always cover it to protect the socket pins 3 Remove the plastic cap from the load plate The pins of the socket reveal 4 Raise the load lever up to its full extent 5 Open the load pl...

Page 39: ...ment keys are matched 7 Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket If not take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall 10 Follow the same procedures to install the second C...

Page 40: ...2 22 Note The heat sink has to be installed to prevent the CPU from overheating 11 Place the heat sink on top of CPU1 and secure the screws on both sides 12 Follow the same procedures to install the s...

Page 41: ...r on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close 2 Follow the same procedures to install more memory modules if necess...

Page 42: ...dual channel mode DIMM modules must be of the same type and density Check the numbers of your DIMM modules and follow the population rules to install the memory Channel 0 Channel 1 1st DIMM FBD01 2nd...

Page 43: ...2 25 Hardware Setup Expansion Card 2 Unscrew the cover plate and put it aside for later use 1 Locate the riser card bracket and lift it up from the chassis...

Page 44: ...the riser card 4 Screw to secure the expansion card bracket 5 Place the riser card bracket on top of the PCI Express slot on the motherboard Align the riser card golden fingers with the PCI Express sl...

Page 45: ...Disk Drive 2 At the rear of the HDD are four screw holes two on the right and two on the left side At the back of the HDD rack are four identical screw holes as on the HDD Place the HDD into the rack...

Page 46: ...MS 9238 Server 2 28 3 Insert the HDD tray into the bay and push the tray lever back in place...

Page 47: ...ware Setup Rack Mounting 1 Pull the inner channel out 2 Assemble the inner rail to the chassis Fasten 6 screws at least to attach the inner channel onto the chassis M4 screw Press the latch to disconn...

Page 48: ...ount the L shaped bracket onto the outer channel 4 Mount the slides to the vertical racks Type A M4 screw M5 screw Type B Type C M5 screw FRONT BACK washer black screw Use black round head screws shal...

Page 49: ...2 31 Hardware Setup 5 Insert the chassis into the frame...

Page 50: ...MS 9238 Server 2 32...

Page 51: ...IOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use You may need to run the Setup program when An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up and requests you...

Page 52: ...under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance Therefore the descrip tion may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be hel...

Page 53: ...u contains additional op tions for a field parameter You can use arrow keys to highlight the field and press Enter to call up the sub menu Then you can use the control keys to enter values and move fr...

Page 54: ...your system s chipset Security Use this menu to set Supervisor and User Passwords Power Use this menu to specify your settings for power management Boot Use this menu to specify the priority of boot...

Page 55: ...to type Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category If your hard disk drive type...

Page 56: ...system boot up features Floppy Check This setting causes the BIOS to search for floppy disk drives at boot time When enabled the BIOS will activate the floppy disk drives during the boot process The d...

Page 57: ...3 7 BIOS Setup System Information Press Enter to view the hardware specifications of your system System Memory Extended Memory These items show the memory status of the system Read only...

Page 58: ...figuration Data ESCD area Large Disk Access Mode Defaulting this setting to DOS will create a Translated FDPT Compatible ill behaved applications will operate correctly when DOS is selected Setting to...

Page 59: ...ntegrity of data in DRAM Memory Branch Mode This setting determines the memory branch mode Setting to Sequential or Interleave depending on your needs Parallel ATA A This setting allows you to enable...

Page 60: ...laced non AHCI in Native IDE mode SATA RAID AHCI Enable for Adaptec SATA RAID Option ROM If this setting is set to Enabled and the SATA RAID function is not configured only AHCI mode will be supported...

Page 61: ...low attacks when combined with a supporting operating system This functionality allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot When a malici...

Page 62: ...the base I O addresses of the onboard serial port A B Interrupt These field allows you to select IRQ Resources for serial port A B Floppy Disk Controller Select Enabled if your system has a floppy dis...

Page 63: ...3 13 BIOS Setup Onboard Device Control LAN Option ROM Scan Use this feature to initialize device expansion ROM Onboard SAS This setting allows you to enable disable the onboard SAS device...

Page 64: ...rate bits per second of Console Redirection Console Type This setting specifies the console type Flow Control This feature allows you to enable flow control Console Connection This feature indicates w...

Page 65: ...validity and capacity View DMI event log These item allows you to view the content of the DMI event log Event Logging This function is used to log DMI events Mark DMI events as read d This field allow...

Page 66: ...troller version System Event Logging This function is used to log system events Clear System Event Log This function is used to clear system event logs Existing Event Log Number Indicates how many eve...

Page 67: ...he timer for loading OS It will take an action depend on the setting of Time out action after time out Time out action This setting determines what action to take if OS fails to boot System Event Log...

Page 68: ...ay Use these settings to set up the IP address IP subnet mask and default gate way for your system network Legacy USB Support Set to Enabled if you need to use any USB 1 1 2 0 device in the operating...

Page 69: ...t boot Password on Boot Choosing Enabled requires a password on boot It requires prior setting of the supervisor password If the supervisor password is set and this option is disabled BIOS assumes the...

Page 70: ...tion Settings are Instant Off The power button functions as a normal power on off button Delay 4 Second When you press the power button the computer enters the suspend sleep mode but if the button is...

Page 71: ...e Power On Returns the system to a full on state Last State Restores the system to the previous status before power failure or interrupt occurred Resume On Modem Ring The item specifies how the system...

Page 72: ...he priority of the specified devices You may use the arrow keys to select the desired device key to move it up down in the priority list x key to exclude or include the device to boot Shift 1 to enabl...

Page 73: ...S and exit setup Exit Discarding Changes Abandon all changes and exit setup Load Setup Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance Discard Ch...

Page 74: ...3 24 MS 9238 Server...

Page 75: ...Southbridge provides a hybrid solution that com bines six independent SATAII ports for support of up to six Serial ATAII Serial ATAII RAID drives It offers RAID level 0 Striping RAID level 1 Mirrorin...

Page 76: ...ransfer speeds up to 300MB sec Serial ATA uses long thin cables making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC The most outstanding features are 1 Supports 300MB s tra...

Page 77: ...IOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset The Adaptec Option ROM is the Adaptec RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services Please use Ctrl A keys to enter the Adaptec Emb...

Page 78: ...r 1 Create RAID Volume 1 Enter Array Configuration Utility Select option Create array and press Enter key The following screen appears After pressing the Ctrl and A keys simultaneously the following w...

Page 79: ...AID Then in the Select drivers to create Array field specify the devices and then press the Enter key to go to the next field 2 Use the arrow keys to select the RAID level best suited to your usage mo...

Page 80: ...eation 3 Then Enter the Array Label name and pressing the Enter key to select and advance to the next field The available values range from 16KB to 64 KB in power of 2 increments The strip value shoul...

Page 81: ...A 7 Adaptec SATA RAID 5 Enter Manager Arrays to confirm if the creation is finished...

Page 82: ...ect option Manager Arrays from the main menu window and press Enter key to select a RAID volume for deletion Then press Delete key to delete the selected RAID volume The following screen appears Impor...

Page 83: ...A 9 Adaptec SATA RAID Select Delete and press Enter The following screen appears Press Y key to accept the volume deletion...

Page 84: ...A 10 MS 9238 Server...

Page 85: ...B 1 LSI SAS RAID LSI SAS RAID Appendix B This appendix explains how to configure and use the components of the LSI Logic Integrated RAID IR soft ware with LSI SAS 1064 1064E 1068 1068E controllers...

Page 86: ...n its host adapters LSI Logic can offer the Integrated RAID solution at a lower cost than a hardware RAID implementation Fusion MPT firmware supports IM and IS volumes You can configure IM and IS volu...

Page 87: ...with up to ten drives total per controller v Note Ten disk drives is the theoretical upper limit although the SAS controller itself may support fewer drives If a disk in an Integrated Mirroring volum...

Page 88: ...to the OS for each IM IME volume Supports both SAS and SATA disks although the two types of disks cannot be combined on the same LSI Logic SAS controller Fusion MPT architecture Easy to use BIOS based...

Page 89: ...e boot disk is transparent to the BIOS drivers and operating system Host based status software monitors the state of the mirrored disks and reports any error conditions In Figure 2 1 the system is con...

Page 90: ...d Mirroring Enhanced IME volume with three mirrored disks Each mir rored stripe is written to a disk and mirrored to an adjacent disk This type of configu ration is also called RAID 1E LSI Logic provi...

Page 91: ...ng The hot swapped disk is automatically resynchronized in the background without any host or user intervention The firmware detects hot swap removal and disk insertion Following a hot swap event the...

Page 92: ...mware disables disk write caching by default This is done to increase data integrity so that the disk write log stored in NVSRAM is always valid If disk write caching were enabled not recommended the...

Page 93: ...C to start the CU After you do this the message changes to Please wait invoking SAS Configuration Utility After a brief pause the main menu of the SAS BIOS CU appears On some systems however the follo...

Page 94: ...w Array screen shows a list of disks that can be added to a volume 5 Move the cursor to the RAID Disk column and select a disk To add the disk to the volume change the No to Yes by pressing the key ke...

Page 95: ...volume type select Create IME Volume The Create New Array screen shows a list of disks that can be added to a volume 5 Move the cursor to the RAID Disk column and select a disk To add the disk to the...

Page 96: ...display the current volume 2 Press C to create a new volume 3 Continue with step 4 of the IM or IME creation procedure in the previous section to create a second volume The other way in which to add a...

Page 97: ...IME volume s The global hot spare disk must have 512 byte blocks it cannot have removable media and the disk type must be either SATA with extended command set support or SAS with SMART support If SA...

Page 98: ...array is placed in the Degraded state until the data on the mirrored disks has been resynchronized Follow these steps to force the synchronization of a selected array 1 Select Synchronize Array on th...

Page 99: ...s Enter The LED on the disk flashes until the next key is pressed You can locate all the disk drives in a volume by selecting the volume on the RAID Properties screen The LEDs flash on all disk drives...

Page 100: ...ting system The SAS BIOS CU is used to configure IS volumes which can consist of two to eight disks v Note Integrated Mirroring and Integrated Striping volumes can be configured on the same LSI logic...

Page 101: ...For example as shown in Figure 4 1 segment 1 is written to disk 1 segment 2 is written to disk 2 segment 3 is written to disk 3 and so on When the system reaches the end of the disk list it continues...

Page 102: ...Support The IS firmware enables Mode 6 SMART on the IS member disks Mode 6 SMART requires each physical disk to be polled at regular intervals If a SMART ASC ASCQ code is detected on a physical IS dis...

Page 103: ...ange disks in the same size classification The supported stripe size is 64 Kbytes Refer to Section 4 2 IS Features for more information about Integrated Striping volumes 5 2 Creating IS Volumes The SA...

Page 104: ...a volume 5 Move the cursor to the RAID Disk column To add a disk to the volume change the No to Yes by pressing the key key or space bar As disks are added the Array Size field changes to reflect the...

Page 105: ...igure two IS volumes or an IS volume and an IM or IME volume If one volume is already configured and if there are available disk drives there are two ways to add a second volume The first is as follow...

Page 106: ...ystem This option is only available when the selected array is currently inactive Follow these steps to activate a selected array 1 Select Activate Array on the Manage Array screen 2 Press Y to procee...

Page 107: ...device options and to keep the boot device constant during device addi tions and removals There can be only one boot disk Follow these steps to select a boot disk 1 In the SAS BIOS CU select an adapte...

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