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SUPERSUPERSERVER 8025C-3R®USER’S MANUALRevision 1.0a

1-2SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manual1-2 Serverboard FeaturesAt the heart of the SuperServer 8025C-3R lies the X7QC3, a quad processor serverboar

B-4SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualPOST Code Description99h Check for SMART Drive (optional)9Ch Set up Power Management9Dh Initia

Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-5The following are for the boot block in Flash ROMPOST Code DescriptionE0h Initialize the chipsetE1h Initialize

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Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-1Appendix C HostRAID Setup GuidelinesAfter all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst confi gure

C-2SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualThe Intel HostRAID Confi gurationsThe following types of Intel's HostRAID confi gurations are supported:R

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-3Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility ProgramCreating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes:After the sy

C-4SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualCreating a RAID 0 VolumeSelect "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter>

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-5Creating a RAID 1 Volume:Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Ente

C-6SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualCreating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0)Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the &l

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-7Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity)Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <

1-3Chapter 1: IntroductionOnboard Controllers/PortsOne fl oppy drive controller and an onboard ATA/100 controller are provided to sup-port up to two ID

C-8SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualDeleting a RAID VolumePress Enter when the Create Volume item is highlighted. A warning message 8. displays.

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-9From the main menu, select "Reset Disks to Non- RAID" and press <Enter>. 1. The followin

C-10SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualC-2 Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 for RAID SystemsInstalling a New Operating SystemInsert the Microsoft

D-1Appendix D: System Specifi cationsAppendix D System Specifi cationsProcessors Four Intel® Xeon® 7300/7200 Series processors. Note: Plea

D-2SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualChassis SC828TQ-R1200LP (2U rackmount) Dimensions (both): (WxHxD) 17.2 x 3.5 x 27.75 in. (473 x 89

D-3Appendix D: System Specifi cationsCalifornia Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only

D-4SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manual(continued from front)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life supp

1-4SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manual1-3 Server Chassis FeaturesThe following is a general outline of the main features of the SC828TQ-R1200 ser

1-5Chapter 1: IntroductionFigure 1-1. Intel 7300 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. See Chapter 5 for details.SOCKET

1-6SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manual1-4 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-1Chapter 2 Server Installation2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 8025C-3R up and r

2-2SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualWarnings and Precautions!Choosing a Setup LocationLeave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-3Allow the hot plug SAS drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-• ing them.Always keep the rack's fr

2-4SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manual2-4 Installing the System into a RackThis section provides information on installing the 8025C-3R into a ra

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-5Figure 2-1. Installing the Server into a RackInstalling the Server into the RackYou should now have rails attached to

Manual Revision 1.0a Release Date: December 24, 2008The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accu

2-6SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manual2-5 Checking the Serverboard SetupAfter you install the 8025C-3R in the rack, you will need to open the top

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-72-6 Preparing to Power OnNext, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS drives and SAS backpl

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Chapter 3: System Interface3-1PowerThe main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system. Turning off syst

3-2SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manual21NIC2Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing.3-3 Control Panel LEDsThe control panel located on

Chapter 3: System Interface3-33-4 SAS Drive Carrier LEDsEach SAS drive carrier has two LEDs:Green:• When illuminated, the green LED on the front o

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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 8025C-3R User's Manual4-24-2 General Safety PrecautionsFollow these rules to ensure general safety:Keep the area around the SuperSer

Chapter 4: System Safety4-34-3 ESD PrecautionsElectrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into

PrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation an

SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manual4-44-4 Operating PrecautionsCare must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 8025C-3R i

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-1Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install the X7QC3 serverboard in

5-2SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualUnpackingThe serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis-charge. When unp

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 8025C-3R User's Manual5-4 I/O PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-2 belo

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-55-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink!Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package.

5-6SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualCPU InstallationLift the lever on the CPU socket 1. completely as shown in the picture on the right; otherwi

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-7CEK Heat Sink InstallationDo not apply any thermal grease to the 1. heat sink or the CPU die; the required amo

5-8SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manual5-6 Installing MemoryMemory SupportThe X7QC3 supports up to 192 GB fully buffered (FBD) ECC DDR2 667/533 in

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-9To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the bottom no

SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualivChapter 5: Advanced Serverboard SetupChapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7QC3 serverboard, inclu

5-10SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualFigure 5-5. X7QC3 Layout(not drawn to scale)5-8 Serverboard DetailsPCI Slot4 PCI-X 133MHzJSM1JSM2JVGA1JCOM1

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-11X7QC3 Quick ReferenceJumper Description Default SettingJ10/J11 SMB to PCI Slots #3/#4/#5/#6 Both Open (Disabl

5-12SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualReset ConnectorThe reset connector is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1 and attaches to the reset switch on th

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-13Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)Connect an LED to the OH connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad-vanced war

5-14SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualFan HeadersThere are nine fan headers on the serverboard, all of which are 4-pin fans. However, pins 1-3 of

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-15Wake-On-LANThe Wake-On-LAN header is des-ignated JWOL1 on the serverboard. See the table on the right for pi

5-16SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualSerial PortsTwo serial ports are included on the serverboard. COM1 is a backpanel port and COM2 is a header

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-17Power SMB (I2C) ConnectorPower SMB (I2 C) connector, located at J13, monitors the status of the power supply,

5-18SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manual5-10 Jumper SettingsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used t

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-19CMOS ClearJBT1 is used to clear CMOS (which will also clear any passwords). Instead of pins, this jumper cons

vPrefaceNotes

5-20SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualCompact Flash Master/Slave SelectA Compact Flash Master (Primary)/Slave (Secondary) Select Jumper is locate

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-21SAS/SATA Enable/DisableJumper Settings (JPS1)Jumper Setting Defi nition Pins 1-2 SAS/SATA EnabledPins

5-22SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manual5-11 Onboard IndicatorsGLAN1/2 LEDsThe Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-235-12 Floppy, IDE, and SAS PortsUse the following information to connect the IDE hard disk drive cables.A red

5-24SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualSATA PortsThere are no jumpers to confi g-ure the onboard SATA connec-tors. See the table on the right for p

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-1Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte-na

6-2SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualFigure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views6-2 Control PanelThe control panel (located on the front of the chas

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-36-3 System FansSix heavy-duty redundant hot-swap fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer 8025C-3R. The fans a

6-4SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualFigure 6-2. Removing System Cooling Fans6-4 Drive Bay Installation/RemovalAccessing the Drive BaysSAS Drive

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-5SAS Drive InstallationThe SAS drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from

viSUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1-1 Overview ...

6-6SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualFigure 6-4. Removing a SAS Drive Carrier!Important: All of the SAS drive carriers must remain in the drive b

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-7SAS Drive BackplaneThe SAS drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus termi-nation. A RAID

6-8SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manual6-5 Power SupplyThe SuperServer 8025C-3R has a 1200 watt redundant power supply consisting of two power modu

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-9Figure 6-6. Removing a Power Supply Module

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Chapter 7: BIOS7-1Chapter 7 BIOS7-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMIBIOS Setup Utility for the X7QC3. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash

7-2SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manual7-2 Main SetupWhen you fi rst enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can

Chapter 7: BIOS7-37-3 Advanced SettingsThe Advanced Settings screen and submenus are listed below:WarningWhen you fi rst enter the Advanced Setup scree

7-4SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualIntel Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU.)Select Enabled to use the f

Chapter 7: BIOS7-5TypeThis feature allows the user to select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed, Auto, CDROM, a

viiTable of ContentsLocking Tabs ...2-4Installing the Serve

7-6SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualDMA ModeSelect Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect the DMA mode. Use this value if the IDE disk d

Chapter 7: BIOS7-7XFloppy Confi guration This option allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Floppy Drives installed in the system.Floppy A/

7-8SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualOffboard PCI/ISA IDE CardThis option allows the user to assign a PCI slot number to an off-board PCI/ISA IDE

Chapter 7: BIOS7-9XNorthBridge Confi gurationThis feature allows the user to confi gure the NorthBridge Chipset settings.Crystal Beach/DMAThis feature u

7-10SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualFBD Thermal Throttle ModeSelect Enabled to use the feature of closed-loop thermal throttling on a fully buf

Chapter 7: BIOS7-11USB2 ControllerSelect Enabled to activate the onboard USB2 controller. The options are Enabled and Disabled.SLP_S4# Minimum Asserti

7-12SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualXEvent Log Confi gurationHighlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the event log.V

Chapter 7: BIOS7-13XUSB Mass Storage Device Confi gurationThis feature allows the user to confi gure the USB Mass Storage Device set-tings.USB Mass Stor

7-14SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualXChipset ACPI Confi gurationHigh Precision Event TimeSelect Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Tim

Chapter 7: BIOS7-15Advanced Resume Event ControlResume On RingIf set to Enabled, the system will be "awakened" when the modem receives an in

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7-16SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualXHardware Health Confi gurationThis feature allows the AMI BIOS to automatically display the status of the f

Chapter 7: BIOS7-17XMPS Confi guration This section allows the user to confi gure the multiprocessors table.MPS RevisionThis feature allows the user to

7-18SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualXSMBIOS Confi gurationSMBIOS SMI SupportSelect Enabled to enable the function of SMBIOS SMI Wrapper support

Chapter 7: BIOS7-19Terminal TypeThis feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection.The options are ANSI, VT100, a

7-20SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manual7-4 Boot Confi gurationThis feature allows the user to confi gure the following items:XBoot SettingsQuick B

Chapter 7: BIOS7-21Parity CheckingThis option allows the user to enable or disable SB IDCHK# and PCI SERR# Parity Checking. The options are Enabled an

7-22SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualXRemovable DrivesThis feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Remov-able Drives

Chapter 7: BIOS7-23Change Supervisor PasswordSelect this option and press <Enter> to access the Submenu, and then type in the password. Change U

7-24SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manual7-6 Exit OptionsSelect the Exit tab from the AMIBIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup scre

Chapter 7: BIOS7-25Load Fail-Safe DefaultsTo set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The Fail-Saf

Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewThe SuperServer 8025C-3R is a high-end server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC828TQ-R1200 2U server

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A-1Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesAppendix A BIOS POST MessagesDuring the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a prob-lem is

A-2SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualSystem CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration usedSystem CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectly,

A-3Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesEISA CMOS not writeableServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.DMA Test FailedServerBIOS2 test error: Canno

A-4SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's Manualnnnn kB Extended RAM PassedWhere nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.nnnn Cache SRAM

A-5Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesPS/2 Mouse:PS/2 mouse identifi ed.Run the I2O Confi guration UtilityOne or more unclaimed block storage devices have th

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Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-1Appendix B BIOS POST CodesThis section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST codes are d

B-2SUPERSERVER 8025C-3R User's ManualPOST Code Description14h Initialize keyboard controller16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum17h Initia

Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-3POST Code Description5Bh Disable CPU cache5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB60h Test extended memory62h