AIC Delphinus User manual

Type
User manual
UM_Delphinus_v1.3_092523
Delphinus
Server Motherboard
User's Manual
Content
Table of Contents
Preface ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������i
Safety Instructions �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
About This Manual ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� iii
Chapter 1� Product Features ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
1�1 Component ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
1�2 Specifications �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������2
1�3 Feature ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ������������������������������������������������������������������������4
2�1 Central Processing Unit �������������������������������������������������������������������4
2.1.1 Installation ............................................................................................................ 4
2�2 System Memory ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������8
2.2.1 Placement ............................................................................................................. 8
2.2.2 DIMM Population .................................................................................................9
2.2.3 Installation ..........................................................................................................10
Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings �������������������������������������������������������������11
3�1 Block Diagram ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������11
3�2 Placement ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12
3�3 Content List ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13
3�4 External Port �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������14
3�5 Connector Definition ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 15
3�6 Jumper Definition ���������������������������������������������������������������������������30
3�7 Internal LED ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������35
Chapter 4� BIOS Configuration Settings ���������������������������������������������������37
4�1 Navigation Keys ������������������������������������������������������������������������������37
4�2 BIOS Setup �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������38
4.2.1 Menu ...................................................................................................................38
4.2.2 Startup ................................................................................................................38
4�3 Main ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������39
4�4 Advanced����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������40
4.4.1 RC ACPI Settings ................................................................................................ 41
4.4.2 CPU Configuration ..............................................................................................43
4.4.3 Power & Perfomance .........................................................................................46
4.4.4 Server ME Configuration .................................................................................... 55
4.4.5 Server ME Debug Configuration ........................................................................56
4.4.6 Thermal Configuration .......................................................................................60
4.4.7 Platform Settings ...............................................................................................64
4.4.8 System Event Log ...............................................................................................66
4.4.9 Debug Settings ...................................................................................................68
4.4.10 Debug Configuration ........................................................................................ 71
4.4.11 Trusted Computing ..........................................................................................73
4.4.12 ACPI Settings ...................................................................................................75
4.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection ......................................................................76
4.4.14 SIO Configuration ............................................................................................. 77
4.4.15 PCI Subsystem Settings ..................................................................................78
4.4.16 USB Configuration ............................................................................................79
4.4.17 Network Stack Configuration ..........................................................................81
4�5 Chipset �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������82
4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration .....................................................................83
4.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration .......................................................................................104
4�6 Security ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������118
4.6.1 Secure Boot ......................................................................................................118
4�7 Boot ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������119
4�8 Save and Exit ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������120
4�9 Server Mgnt ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������121
4.9.1 System Event Log .............................................................................................123
4.9.2 BMC Network Configuration ............................................................................124
4.9.3 View System Event Log ...................................................................................126
Chapter 5� Technical Support ����������������������������������������������������������������127
Content
Document Release History
Release Date Version Update Content
December
2021 1 User's Manual release to public.
September
2022 1.1 Connector update.
December
2022 1.2 Connector (pin define) update.
September
2023 1.3 Component, Specification and DIMM slot name update.
Copyright © 2021 AIC®, Inc� All Rights Reserved�
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AIC® products and is not to be disclosed or used except in
accordance with applicable agreements.
Copyright
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
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or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the manufacturer.
Trademarks
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trademarks of their respective holders.
Changes
The material in this document is for information purposes only and is subject to change
without notice.
Warning
1. A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also
to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential
that only the supplied power cord be used.
2. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment.
3. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Disclaimer
AIC® shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the extent
permitted by law, neither AIC® or its aliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be liable
for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost prots;
damages relating to the procurement of substitute products or services; or damages
for loss of data, or software restoration. The information in this document is subject to
change without notice.
Instruction Symbols
Special attention should be given to the instruction symbols below.
NOTE This symbol indicates that there is an explanatory or
supplementary instruction.
CAUTION
This symbol denotes possible hardware impairment. Upmost
precaution must be taken to prevent serious hardware damage.
WARNING
This symbol serves as a warning alert for potential body
injury. The user may suffer possible injury from disregard or
lack of attention.
Preface
i
ii
When installing, operating, or performing maintenance on this equipment, the following
safety precautions should always be taken into account in order to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury.
Carefully read the safety instructions below before using this product.
Observe all of the warning and instruction signs distinctively marked on the product.
Before performing system installations, please consult the User’s Manual provided
with this product.
Do not place this product on an uneven or weak surface (unstable cart, stand, table,
ect.) that might induce the product to fall and sustain serious damage.
Install only the equipment or device identified in the User’s Manual. Deploying other
equipment or device with this motherboard could invoke improper connection of
circuitry that leads to fire or personal injury.
This product should only be operated with the type of power source indicated on the
marked label. If you are questionable about which type of power supply is used in your
area, consult your dealer or local Power Company.
Disconnect the power supply module before removing power from the system.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Do not use this product near a water source, including faucet and lavatory.
Never spill liquids of any kind on this product.
Never shove objects of any kind into this product’s open slots, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts and could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not block or cover slots and openings in this unit, as they were made for ventilation
and prevent this unit from overheating. Do not place this product in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is available.
Do not disassemble this product. This product should only be taken apart by trained
personnel. Opening or removing covers and circuit boards may expose you to electric
shock or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can also cause electric shock when the
unit is subsequently used.
Risk of explosion is possible if battery is replaced with an incompatible type. Dispose
of used batteries accordingly.
This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug with a third
(grounding) pin. As a safety feature, this plug is intended to fit only into a grounding
type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace the outlet. Do not remove the grounding type plug or use a
3-Prong To 2-Prong Adapter to circumvent the safety feature; doing so may result in
electric shock and/or damage to this product.
Safety Instructions
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Thank you for selecting and purchasing the Delphinus server board.
This user's manual is provided for professional technicians to perform easy hardware
setup, basic system configurations, and quick software startup. This document pellucidly
presents a brief overview of the product design, device installation, and firmware settings
for the Delphinus motherboard.
Chapter 1 Product Features
This chapter delivers the overall layout of the product, including the fundamental
components on the motherboard, design specifications, and noteworthy features.
Delphinus is an ideal server grade motherboard that is specifically designed to
accommodate diverse enterprises for managing heavy workloads, databases, nearline
applications, and cloud deployments. This product supports the dual processor with
Socket P+ socket type with a memory support of 8 channel DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM/Barlow
Pass with EEC up to 3200 MHz.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
This chapter displays an easy installation guide for assembling the CPU (Central
Processing Unit) and memory module. Utmost caution for proceeding to set up the
hardware is highly advised. The components on the motherboard are highly fragile and
vulnerable to exterior influence. Do not attempt to endanger the device by placing the
device in a potentially unstable or hazardous surroundings, including positioning the
device on an uneven grounds or humid environments.
Chapter 3 Motherboard Settings
This chapter elaborates the overall layout of the server motherboard, including multifarious
connectors, jumpers, and LED descriptions. These descriptions assist users to configure
different settings and functions of the motherboard, as well as to confirm the location of
each connector and jumper.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings
This chapter introduces the key features of BIOS, including the descriptions and option
keys for diverse functions. These details provide users to effortlessly navigate and
configure the input/output devices.
Chapter 5 BMC Configuration Settings
This chapter illustrates the diverse functions of IPMI BMC, including the details on logging
into the web page and assorted definitions. These descriptions are helpful in configuring
various functions through Web GUI without entering the BIOS setup. For more information
of BMC configurations, please refer to IPMI BMC (Aspeed AST2500) User's Manual for a
more detailed description.
Chapter 6 Technical Support
For more information or suggestion, please contact the nearest AIC® corporation
representative in your district or visit the AIC® website: https://www.aicipc.com/en/index.
It is our greatest honor to provide the best service for our customers.
About This Manual
1
This section describes the hardware specifications and features of the Delphinus
motherboard. The fundamental components of the Delphinus severboard are provided
below.
1�1 Component
Delphinus Serverboard
I/O View
Dimensions
mm: 332 x 153.86
inches: 13 x 6
Product specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice�
Chapter 1� Product Features
1 x PCIe Gen4 x16 from CPU
(via Gold Finger)
4 x DDR4 UDIMM Slots
2 CH / up to 3200MHz
Socket H5 (LGA 1200) for
Intel Rocket Lake Processor
Slimline x4 from CPU
(supports PCIe Gen4 x4)
6 x SATA 6G from PCH C256
1 x MiniSAS HD + 2 x 7pin
PCIe Gen3 x4 lanes
from PCH C256
2 x M.2 22110
SATA/PCIe Gen3 x1 Co-design 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1
RJ45 for BMC
Management
VGA
Port
2 x RJ45
GbE
COM by
Phone Jack
2 x USB 3.2
Gen2 Type A
Display
Port
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Chapter 1. Product Features
1�2 Specifications
System
Processor
Support Intel® Rocket Lake-E (Xeon E-2300)
CPU TDP 95W
Socket Type Socket H5 (LGA 1200)
System
Memory
• 4 x DIMM slots support:
DDR4 3200MHz ECC UDIMM
• Total 4 memory slots; 2 channel (2DPC)
Expansion
Slots
• 1 x PCIe x16 Gen4 Gold Finger (from CPU)
• 1 x Slimline x4 conn. supports PCIe x4 Gen4
(from CPU)
• Up to 2 x M.2 22110
(1 x PCIe x1/SATA co-design) from PCH
• Extension from PCH C256:
1 x PCIe x8 slot with PCIe Gen3 x4 lanes
2 x SATA 7pin + 1x MiniSAS HD (4 x SATA)
System BIOS
BIOS Type AMI UEFI BIOS
BIOS
Features
ACPI
• PXE
AC loss recovery
• IPMI KCS interface
• SMBIOS
• Serial console redirection
• TPM
On-board
Devices
SATA
Rocket Lake PCH-H on-chip solution supports up
to 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s
• 2 x SATA support pin#7 with 5V by jumper setting
Another 2 x SATA share with above M.2
• 1 x MiniSAS HD supports 4 x SATA
BMC
Aspeed AST2500 Advanced PCIe Graphics &
Remote Management Processor
• Baseboard Management Controller
• Intelligent Platform Interface 2.0 (IPMI 2.0)
• iKVM, Media Redirection, IPMI over LAN,
Serial over LAN
• SMASH Support
• HTML5
On-board
Devices
Network
Controller
• Realtek RTL8211E for BMC dedicated
management port
• 1 x Intel I350 AM4 to supports 4 x GbE
Graphics
Aspeed AST2500 Advanced PCIe Graphics &
Remote Management Processor
• PCIe VGA/2D Controller
• 1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp
Input/Output
SATA
Rocket Lake PCH-H on-chip solution supports up
to 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s
• 2 x SATA support pin#7 with 5V by jumper setting
Another 2 x SATA share with above M.2
• 1 x MiniSAS HD supports 4 x SATA
LAN
• 1 x RJ45 (for BMC management port)
• 2 x RJ45 GbE
• 2 x GbE box headers
USB • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) Type A
• 2 x USB pin headers support USB3.0/2.0
Display
• 1 x external VGA port
• 1 x internal VGA pin-header
(share with rear I/O-VGA)
• 1 x display port
Serial Port
• 1 x Phone Jack for COM
• 1 x COM2 box header
• 1 x COM1 box header share with rear I/O - COM
Others • 1 x TPM 2.0 onboard
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Chapter 1. Product Features
The Delphinus server board offers the latest Xeon® E-2300 Processors technology
solutions with compelling performance and provides premium power efficiency, which
is optimized for efficient performance platforms (storage, security and communications
infrastructure)
By implementing Intel® Xeon® E-2300 Processors, fully integrated microarchitecture
supports up to 3 x 16 lanes of PCIe Gen4 with specific RC by only one CPU (CPU0)
installation at 1U height, providing two channels per CPU with total four ECC DIMM slots
deployment which can support up to DDR4 3200/2933MHz, Delphinus server board can
meet both cost efficiency and performance requirement for lots of applications.
Featured with ground breaking technologies including Intel® Next Generation
Microarchitecture and Instruction Set (AVX-512, VMD), Speed Shift Technology, the
Delphinus server board enables next generation server solutions with an incredible leap in
performance.
Supports Intel® Xeon® E-2300 Processors Product Family and Pentium Rocket Lake
Processors
Flexible I/O usage with MAX I/O to support an optimal number of PCIe devices utilizing
16 lanes of PCIe Gen4 and Slimline x4
Comes with a server-grade Intel® Ethernet Controller I350 to support up to 4GbE ports (2
x rear I/O RJ45 & 2x onboard headers)
Onboard Baseboard Management Controller for system management and IPMI control
Rackmount Technology Extension (RTX) form factor utilizes full internal chassis volume
for optimum I/O configurations
1�3 Feature
4
This chapter provides the graphic detail and basic instruction for hardware installation.
Turn off the system and unplug all peripheral devices before proceeding.
2�1 Central Processing Unit
The serverboard supports dual Xeon scalable processors and Socket H5 (LGA-1200).
2�1�1 Installation
To ensure a safe and easy setup, you need to prepare before installation:
a T30 torque screwdriver
ESD wrist strap/mat and conductive foam pad
Safe and stable environment
CAUTION
The pins of the processor socket are vulnerable and easily susceptible to damage if fingers
or any foreign objects are pressed against them. Please keep the socket protective cover on
when the processor is not installed.
CAUTION
When unpacking a processor, hold the processor only by its edges to avoid touching the
contacts.
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup
This information is provided for professional technicians only.
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Procedure:
Press the load lever to release the load plate.
Lift the load plate.
Remove the processor protective cover from CPU socket.
Load plate
Processor protective cover
Load lever
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Align the processor cutouts against the socket notches.
Close the load plate & load lever.
Cutouts
Press to close
CAUTION
The pins of the processor socket are vulnerable and easily susceptible
to damage if ngers or any foreign objects are pressed against them. Please
keep the socket protective cover on when the processor is not installed.
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
To install the CPU heatsink
Place the heatsink on top of the CPU, ensuring that the four
fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
CAUTION
Apply thermal paste to the bottom of the heatsink and spread in an even thin layer
before installing the heatsink.
Tighten the four screws in a diagonal sequence, a couple of turns at a time, until all
four screws are secure and the heatsink is securely fastened to the chassis.
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
2�2�1 Placement
The DIMMs are displayed on the
Delphinus board as B1/B0/A1/A0.
To ensure satisfactory performance,
you need to:
Verify the DIMM type:
This product only supports DDR4
UDIMM.
Verify if all of the DIMMs
installed are of the same DIMM
type to avoid memory failure and
loss of performance speed.
2�2 System Memory
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
2�2�2 DIMM Population
NOTE
Rules to abide by before installation:
Must install at least one DDR4 DIMM per socket.
If only one DIMM is populated in a channel, you must install it in the slot furthest
away from the CPU.
Must populate DIMM1 before DIMM0.
The symbol # in the graph below indicates that the DIMM slot is populated.
1 CPU Configuration
Placement DIMM Number
11234
CPU0
B1 ####
B0 #
A1 # # # #
A0 # #
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
2�2�3 Installation
Step 1 Unlock the DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2 Insert the memory module into the slot. Make sure that the DIMM notch is accurately
positioned.
Step 3 Close the retaining clips to complete installation.
DIMM n
otch
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This section provides illustrations that display the internal jumpers, connectors, and
system LED indicators on the Delphinus motherboard. The motherboard layout and
essential connectors are listed below for your reference.
3�1 Block Diagram
Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings
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Chapter 3. Motherboard Settings
3�2 Placement
CPU0
J10
J11
J14
J7
J8
J13
J18
J21
J20
J25
J28
J32
J34
J35
J36
J39
J40
J41J48
J54
J57
J74
J60
J59
J71
J72
J73
J70
J69
J63
J62
J61
J55
J58
J56 J53
J52
J49
J50
J51
J46
J47
J44 J45
J38
J29
J22 J23
J26
J27
J19
J16
J17
J12
GF2000
I350
RJ45
BMC
RJ45
Mini
Display
Port
Serial Port
by Audio Jack
VGA port
USB
Type A
Port
DIMM A0
DIMM A1
DIMM B0
DIMM B1
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