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Appendix B: Installing Windows B-1Appendix B Installing WindowsAfter all hardware components have been installed, you must fi rst confi gure Intel South
B-2SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualB-2 Installing Windows to a Non-RAID SystemInsert Microsoft's Windows XP/Windows 2003/Wind
C-1Appendix C: System Specifi cationsAppendix C System Specifi cationsProcessorsDual AMD Opteron 2000 series (Socket F type) processorsNote: Please refe
C-2SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualPeripheral Drive BaysOne slim fl oppy drive (optional)One slim DVD-ROM driveExpansion SlotsTwo PC
C-3Appendix C: System Specifi cationsOperating EnvironmentOperating Temperature: 0º to 35º C (32º to 95º F)Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-4
C-4SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual(continued from front)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used
Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewThe SuperServer AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC825TQ-R720LPB 2U s
1-2SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualOptional:• Floppy disk drive (FPD-TEAC-SB)Floppy disk drive kit (MCP-220-82503-0B)USB/COM port t
1-3Chapter 1: IntroductionNote: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability and RAID function of the SATA dr
1-4SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual1-3 Server Chassis FeaturesThe following is a general outline of the main features of the SC825
1-5Chapter 1: IntroductionFigure 1-1. AMD SR5690/SP5100 Chipset: System Block DiagramNote: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for d
1-6SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual1-4 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, C
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-1Chapter 2 Server Installation2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer AS-202
2-2SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualThis product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated • equipment roo
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-3Rack Mounting ConsiderationsAmbient Operating TemperatureIf installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the am
The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccu
2-4SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual2-4 Installing the System into a RackThis section provides information on installing the SC825
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-5Figure 2-1. Separating the Rack Rails 11121413Separating the Inner and Outer RailsLocate the rail assembly in the cha
2-6SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualOuter Rack RailsOuter rails attach to the rack and hold the chassis in place. The outer rails fo
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-7Figure 2-3. Installing the Rack RailsInstalling the Chassis into a RackExtend the outer rails as illustrated above. 1
2-8SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual2-5 Checking the Serverboard SetupAfter you install the AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F in the rack, you w
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-9Figure 2-3. Accessing the Inside of the System
2-10SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual2-6 Checking the Drive Bay SetupNext, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and
Chapter 3: System Interface3-1Chapter 3 System Interface3-1 OverviewThere are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SATA drive ca
SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual3-2123-3 Control Panel LEDsThe control panel located on the front of the chassis has several LEDs.
Chapter 3: System Interface3-3HDDIndicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F, this LED indicates hard drive and/or DVD-ROM
iiiPrefacePrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the insta
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Chapter 4: System Safety4-1Chapter 4 System Safety4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions!Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect
SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual4-2This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases, make sure • that the unit is
Chapter 4: System Safety4-3Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal • conductors that can create short circuits a
SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual4-4Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery4-4 Operating Precautions!Care must be taken to assure
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-1Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install the H8DIi+-F/H8DI3+-F se
5-2SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualUnpackingThe serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static discharge
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-35-3 Connecting CablesNow that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the boar
5-4SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual5-4 I/O PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Fig
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-5!Note: The photos on this page and succeeding pages are for illustration purposes only. They do not necessaril
SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualivChapter 6: Advanced Chassis SetupRefer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC825TQ-R720L
5-6SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualOnce aligned, carefully place the 3. CPU into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the socket, mov
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-7Installing a Passive HeatsinkTo install the SNK-0023P+ Passive Heatsink, use the following procedure:Installin
5-8SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualUnplug the power cord from the power supply.1. Use your fi ngertips to gently press on the fasten
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-9To Install: Insert module verti-cally and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the bottom no
5-10SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualMemory Population for Optimal Performance (for each CPU)(For Interleaved 128-bit Operation)# DI
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-115-7 Installing PCI Add-On CardsThe AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F can accommodate seven low-profi le, full-length PCI a
5-12SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualFigure 5-4. H8DIi+-F/H8DI3+-F Layout(not drawn to scale)5-8 Serverboard DetailsJPI2CJPW3JPW2JPW
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-13H8DIi+-F/H8DI3+-F Series Serverboard Quick ReferenceJumper Description Default SettingJBT1 CMOS Clear (See Se
5-14SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualConnector DescriptionCOM1/COM2 COM1 Serial Port/HeaderFAN 1-8 Chassis/CPU Fan Headers Floppy Fl
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-155-8 Connector Defi nitions Power Connectors A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1) and two 8-pin CPU PWR
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5-16SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualNIC2 (LAN2) LEDThe LED connections for LAN2 are on pins 9 and 10 of JF1. Attach LAN LED cables
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-17Universal Serial Bus PortsTwo Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 2.0) are located beside the Keyboard and Mouse
5-18SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualOverheat LEDConnect an LED to the JOH1 header to provide warning of chassis overheating. See th
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-19Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable to inform you of
5-20SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualCompact Flash Card PWR ConnectorA Compact Flash Card Power Connector is located at JWF1. For th
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-21VGA Enable/DisableJPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port. The default position is on pins 1 and 2
5-22SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualLAN1/2 Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 and JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-235-10 Onboard IndicatorsLAN1/LAN2 LEDsThe Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each
5-24SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual5-11 Floppy, IDE, SAS and SATA Drive ConnectionsUse the following information to connect the I
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-25SATA PortsThere are no jumpers to confi gure the SATA ports, which are designated SATA0 through SATA5. See the
viTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1-1 Overview ...
5-26SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual5-12 Enabling SATA RAIDNow that the hardware is set up, you must install the operating system
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-27Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOSBefore installing the Windows Operating System, you must change some settings i
5-28SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualFigure 5-6. Adaptec RAID Utility Program ScreenUsing the Adaptec RAID UtilityThe Adaptec® RAID
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-29Figure 5-7. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen5-13 Installing DriversThe CD that came bundled with the s
5-30SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualSupero Doctor IIIThe Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remo
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-31Note: Super Doctor III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.co
5-32SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual5-14 Flashing IT FirmwareUse the following procedure below for fl ashing IT fi rmware.Flashing I
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-1Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenan
6-2SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualFigure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis ViewsSystem Reset6-2 Control PanelThe control panel (located
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-36-3 System FansThree 8-cm hot-swap fans provide the cooling for the system. It is very important that the chassis
viiOuter Rack Rails ... 2-62-5 Checking the Serverboard Set
6-4SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualFigure 6-2. Removing System Cooling Fans6-4 Drive Bay Installation/RemovalAccessing the Drive B
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-5Figure 6-4. Installing the Air ShroudInstalling the Air ShroudUnder most circumstances you will not need to remove
6-6SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualSATA Drive InstallationThe SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installat
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-7!Important: Regardless of how many hard drives are installed, all drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to
6-8SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualDVD-ROM and Floppy Drive InstallationThe top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full ac
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-96-5 Power SupplyThe SuperServer AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F has a 720 watt redundant power supply consisting of two power
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Chapter 7: BIOS7-1Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8DIx Series Serverboard. The AMI ROM BIOS
7-2SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualStarting the Setup UtilityNormally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the me
Chapter 7: BIOS7-3ProcessorThe AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of the processor used in your system:CPU Type• : This item displays the
viiiMemory Support ... 5-8Memory Support ...
7-4SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual4-3 Advanced Settings Menu Boot FeatureQuick BootIf Enabled, this option will skip certain tes
Chapter 7: BIOS7-5Restore on AC Power LossIf the system loses power, this setting allows you to specify the state of the system when power is restored
7-6SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualProbe FilterUse this setting for the initialization mode for the probe fi lter. Options are Auto,
Chapter 7: BIOS7-7DCT Unganged ModeThis setting enables unganged DRAM mode (64-bit). Options are Auto (ganged mode) and Always (unganged mode).Power D
7-8SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualNote: When AMD's Node Interleave feature is enabled, the BIOS will force DRAM scrub off.DAT
Chapter 7: BIOS7-9 SouthBridge Confi gurationOHCI/EHCI HC Device FunctionsThese settings allow you to either Enable or Disable functions for bus de-vi
7-10SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualLink WidthUse this setting to confi gure the Link Width. Options include Auto, x1, x2, x4, x8 an
Chapter 7: BIOS7-11Compliance ModeUse this setting to Enable or Disable Compliance Mode for the NB-SB port. GPP Core SettingsThese submenus allow you
7-12SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualTXCLK Clock Gating in L1Use this setting to Enable or Disable the TXCLK clock gating in L1.LCLK
Chapter 7: BIOS7-13Legacy USB SupportSelect Enabled to enable the support for USB Legacy. Disable Legacy support if there are no USB devices installed
Table of Contentsix7-1 Introduction ... 7-1Starting
7-14SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's ManualSelect 0 to allow BIOS to use PIO mode 0, which has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 t
Chapter 7: BIOS7-15PCI Latency TimerThis option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. Select a value to set the PCI latency in PCI clock
7-16SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Super IO Device Confi gurationSerial Port1 AddressThis setting specifi es the base I/O port add
Chapter 7: BIOS7-17 Remote Access Confi gurationRemote AccessAllows you to Enable or Disable remote access. If enabled, the settings below will appear
7-18SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual Hardware Health Confi gurationCPU Overheat AlarmUse the "+" and "-" keys t
Chapter 7: BIOS7-19ACPI APIC SupportDetermines whether to include the ACPI APIC table pointer in the RSDT pointer list. The available options are Enab
7-20SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual IP AddressIn the fi eld provided here enter the IP address in the decimal form of xxx.xxx.xxx.
Chapter 7: BIOS7-214-4 Security MenuAMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set
7-22SUPERSERVER AS-2021A-T2R+F/32R+F User's Manual4-6 Exit MenuSelect the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setu
A-1Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep CodesAppendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the
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