AIC Mensa User manual

UM_Mensa_v1.3_080719

Mensa

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 Components .............................................................................................1

1.2 Specications ..........................................................................................2

1.3 Feature .....................................................................................................3

Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ��4

2.1 Central Processing Unit .........................................................................4

2.1.1 Processor Installation ........................................................................................4

2.2 System Memory ......................................................................................7

2.2.1 DIMM Installation ...............................................................................................7

2.2.2 DIMM Location ...................................................................................................8

2.2.3 DIMM Slot Installation Order..............................................................................9

2.3 PCIe Slot ................................................................................................. 11

2.3.1 PCIe Placement ............................................................................................... 11

Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings ��12

3.1 Motherboard Block Diagram ................................................................. 12

3.2 Motherboard Content List .....................................................................13

3.3 Motherboard Connector and Jumper Location ....................................14

3.4 Connector and Jumper ..........................................................................15

3.5 System LED Indicator ............................................................................17

Chapter 4. BIOS Conguration Settings ��19

4.1 Navigation Keys .....................................................................................19

4.2 BIOS Menu .............................................................................................20

4.3 Main ....................................................................................................... 21

4.3.1 Main .................................................................................................................. 21

4.4 Advanced ...............................................................................................22

4.4.1 iSCSI Conguration ......................................................................................... 22

4.4.2 Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU ............................................................................. 22

4.4.3 Trusted Computing .......................................................................................... 22

Content

4.4.4 APCI Settings ................................................................................................... 22

4.4.5 S5 RTC Wake Settings ..................................................................................... 23

4.4.6 Serial Port Console Redirection ...................................................................... 23

4.4.7 COM1 Console Redirection settings ............................................................... 23

4.4.8 Legacy Console Redirction Settings ............................................................... 23

4.4.9 Console Redirection Settings .......................................................................... 24

4.4.10 PCI Subsystem Settings ................................................................................ 24

4.4.11 Network Stack Conguration ........................................................................ 24

4.4.12 S5 RTC Wake Setting ..................................................................................... 25

4.4.13 USB Conguration ......................................................................................... 25

4.4.14 Onboard Device Conguration ...................................................................... 25

4.4.15 Option ROM Dispatch Policy ......................................................................... 25

4.4.16 NVDIMM ADR Conguration ......................................................................... 26

4.4.17 AST2500 Super IO Conguration .................................................................. 26

4.4.18 Option ROM Dispatch Policy ......................................................................... 26

4.4.19 Hardware Health Conguration .................................................................... 26

4.4.20 Sensor Data Register Monitoring ................................................................. 26

4.5 Platform Conguration .......................................................................... 27

4.5.1 Platform Conguration .................................................................................... 27

4.5.2 PCH Conguration .......................................................................................... 28

4.5.3 Miscellaneous Conguration ......................................................................... 29

4.5.4 Server ME Conguration ................................................................................ 29

4.6 Socket Conguration ............................................................................. 30

4.6.1 Socket Conguration ....................................................................................... 30

4.6.2 Processor Conguration ................................................................................ 31

4.6.3 Common RefCode Conguration .................................................................... 31

4.6.4 UPI Conguration ............................................................................................ 31

4.6.5 Memory Conguration ..................................................................................... 32

4.6.6 IIO Conguration ............................................................................................. 32

4.6.7 Advanced Management Power Conguration ............................................... 34

4.7 Server Management ..............................................................................35

4.7.1 Server Management ........................................................................................ 35

4.7.2 System Event Log ............................................................................................ 36

4.7.3 BMC Network Conguration ........................................................................... 36

4.8 Security ..................................................................................................37

4.8.1 Security ............................................................................................................ 37

4.9 Boot ........................................................................................................39

Content

4.9.1 Boot .................................................................................................................. 39

4.9.2 Delete Boot Option ........................................................................................... 39

4.10 Save and Exit ........................................................................................40

4.10.1 Save and Exit.................................................................................................. 40

Chapter 5. BMC Conguration Settings ��41

5.1 Login .......................................................................................................41

5.2 Web GUI ................................................................................................42

5.2.1 Menu Bar .......................................................................................................... 42

5.2.2 User Information and Quick Button ............................................................... 43

5.2.3 Dashboard ........................................................................................................ 44

5.2.4 Sensor .............................................................................................................. 44

5.2.5 System Inventory ............................................................................................. 45

5.2.6 FRU Information ............................................................................................... 45

5.2.7 Logs and Reports ............................................................................................ 46

5.2.8 Settings ............................................................................................................ 47

5.2.9 Remote Control ................................................................................................ 49

5.2.10 Power Control ................................................................................................ 54

5.2.11 Chassis Identify Control ................................................................................ 55

5.2.12 Set Front Panel Enables ................................................................................ 55

5.2.13 Maintenance .................................................................................................. 56

5.2.14 Sign out .......................................................................................................... 58

Chapter 6� Technical Support ��59

Document Release History

Release Date Version Update Content

August

2018

1 User's Manual release to public.

December

2018

1.1

1. New cover

2. Update BMC.

August

2019

1.2

1. Update link

2. Update datasheet

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accordance with applicable agreements.

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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.

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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 afliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be

liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost

profits; 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 harware 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

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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 Mensa Serverboard.

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 Mensa motherboard. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to

the AIC website: https://www.aicipc.com/en/productdetail/51078.

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. Mensa

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 Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor with

Socket P0 socket type and a memory support of 12 DDR4 2400/2666 MHz DIMM.

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

This chapter displays an easy installation guide for assembling the CPU(Central

Processing Unit) and memory chip. 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: http://www.aicipc.com/tw/en. It is

our greatest honor to provide the best service for our customers.

About This Manual

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Chapter 1. Product FeaturesMensa User Manual

This section describes the hardware specifications and features of the Mensa motherboard

The fundamental components of the Mensa severboard are provided below.

1�1 Components

Mensa Serverboard

Product specications and features are subject to change without prior notice.

1 x PCIE Gen.3 x 16 slot

From CPU1

2 x PCIE Gen.3 x 16 slot

(share with x8 slot)

From CPU1

3 x PCIE Gen.3 x 16 slot

(share with x8 slot)

From CPU0

2 x M.2 2280/22110

Support PCIE Gen.3 x2

(from PCH)

10 x SATA 6G

(2 by 7pin SATA connectors

8 by 2 x mini-SAS HD )

LGA3647 Socket P0 for

Intel

® Xeon® Processor

Skylake-SP (CPU1)

LGA3647 Socket P0 for

Intel

® Xeon® Processor

Skylake-SP (CPU0)

VGA Port

2 x 10GBase-T RJ-45

2 x USB 3.0 + RJ45

dedicated NIC for BMC

Audio Phone Jack

6 x DDR4 DIMM Slots

6 Channels (from CPU1)

6 x DDR4 DIMM Slots

6 Channels (from CPU0)

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1.2 Specications

System

Processor

Support

Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors

(Skylake and Cascade Lake)

UPI Speeds

9.6 GT/s, 10.4 GT/s

Socket Type

Socket P0 (LGA-3647 Socket)

System

Memory

• DDR4 2666/2933 MHz RDIMM/LRDIMM

• Total 12 memory slots ;

6 channel per CPU (1DPC)

• Optane DC Persistent Memory

(Apache Pass) support

Expansion

Slots

• 1 x PCI-E Gen3 x16 slots

• 5 x PCI-E Gen3 x16 slots,

share with the side of PCI-E Gen3 x8 slots

System BIOS

BIOS Type

AMI UEFI BIOS

BIOS

Features

• ACPI

• PXE

• WOL

• AC loss recovery

• IPMI KCS interface

• SMBIOS

• Serial console redirection

• BIOS Recovery Mode

• SRIOV

On-board

Devices

SATA

Intel® Lewisburg PCH on-chip solution

• 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s (by 2 x mini-SAS HD)

• 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s (by 2 x SATA 7 pin)

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

Network

Controller

• Intel X550-AT2 dual ports 10GBase-T

with RJ45 connectors @rear I/O

• Realtek RTL8211E for BMC dedicate

management port

Graphics

Aspeed AST2500 Advanced PCIe Graphics &

Remote Management Processor

• PCIe VGA/2D Controller

• 1920x1200@60Hz 32bpp

Input/Output

SATA

• 10 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports

LAN

• 2 x 10GBase-T RJ45

• 1 x GbE RJ45 dedicated to BMC management

USB

• 2 x USB 3.0 double-stack Type-A connectors

at Rear IO

VGA • 1 x external VGA port

Serial Port 2 x internal COM pin-headers

1 x internal VGA header

Others

• 2 x NGFF (M.2) supports PCI-E Gen3 x2 /SATA

1 x TPM header

• IPMB pin-header

• PSMI pin-header

• VROC pin-header

CPU TDP up to 205W

• 1 x USB 3.0 Vertical Type-A connector +

1 x USB 2.0 Vertical Type-A connector

• 1 x internal pin-header to support 2 x USB 3.0

+ 1 x internal pin-header to support 2 x USB 2.0

rear I/O

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1�3 Feature

The Mensa server board offers the latest Xeon® Scalable Processors technology

Features: 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® Scalable Processors, fully integrated microarchitecture,

the Mensa server board delivers unmatched performance, providing six channels of DDR4

2666/2933 per socket, dual port RJ-45 10GBase-T power by Intel X550-AT2. With various

selections that support PCIe Gen3 x16 and PCIe Gen3 x16 with 5 sets of one PCI Express

Gen3 x16 or two Gen3 x8, we provide the best combination for PCI Express Bifurcation.

Featured with ground breaking technologies including Intel® Next Generation

Microarchitecture and Instruction Set (AVX-512, VMD, QAT - optional by PCH SKU), Speed

Shift Technology, UPI link speeds up to 10.4GT/s, the Mensa server board enable next

generation server solutions with an incredible leap in performance.

• Supports Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) for

highest server performance and improved power efficiency

• Supports up to 6 x PCI-E Gen.3 x16 slots; 1 x PCI-E Gen.3 x16 slots from CPU1 + 5

x PCI-E Gen.3 x16 slots (share with the x8 slots by the side)

• Supports 2 x NGFF (M.2) up to 22/110 with PCI-E Gen.3 x2/SATA (from PCH)

• Supports up to 10 SATA 6Gb/s ports

• Onboard dual ports RJ-45 10GBase-T supported by Intel® Sageville X550-AT2

Ethernet Controller

• Onboard Baseboard Management Controller for system management and IPMI

control

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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

Mensa User Manual

This section describes a simple instruction guide for installing the hardware components

on the serverboard system. Turn off and unplug all system and peripheral devices before

proceeding.

2�1 Central Processing Unit

The serverboard supports dual Xeon scalable processors with Socket P0 (LGA-3647

Socket).

2�1�1 Processor Installation

To ensure a safe and easy setup, you need to prepare before installation:

 a T20 Torx screwdriver

 ESD wrist strap/mat and conductive foam pad

CAUTION

The pins of the processor socket are vulerable 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.

Standard Processor Assembly:

A standard processor assembly is comprised of PHM(Processor Heatsink Module)

components and processor socket assembly.

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Processor Socket Assembly:

The server board includes two processor sockets (LGA-3647), supports one or two of

the Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family and has a Thermal Design Power (TDP)

of up to 205W on selected models.

PHM (Processor Heatsink Module) Component:

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PHM Screw Installation Order

The PHM sits level with the processor socket assembly. The PHM is NOT installed

properly if it does not sit level with the processor socket assembly. Once the PHM is

seated over the processor socket assembly, the four heat sink torque screws must be

secured in the following order as shown below.

Processor Heat Sink – Top View with Screw Tightening Order

NOTE

Failure to tighten the heatsink screws in the specified order may cause damage to

the processor socket assembly. Heat sink screws should be tighted to 12 in-lbs

torque according to the ndicated order on the top of the heatsink label.

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2�2 System Memory

This server board supports 12 DIMM memory slots with 6 channel per CPU.

2�2�1 DIMM 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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2�2�2 DIMM Location

The DIMMs are displayed on the Mensa board as DIMM F1, DIMM E1, DIMM D1, DIMM

A1, DIMM B1, DIMM C1, DIMM C0, DIMM B0, and DIMM A0.

To ensure satisfactory performance, you need to:



Verify the DIMM type: DDR4 2400/2666 MHz



Verify if all of the DIMMs installed

are of the same DIMM type to avoid

memory failure and loss of performance speed.

CPU 1

CPU 0

DIMM C0

DIMM B0

DIMM A0

DIMM D0

DIMM E0

DIMM F0

DIMM E1

DIMM F1

DIMM D1

DIMM A1

DIMM B1

DIMM C1

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2�2�3 DIMM Slot Installation Order

Populate the DIMM slots according to the suggested order below to ensure a

stable system performance.

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B1

DIMM_C1

DIMM_C0

DIMM_B0

DIMM_A0

DIMM_A1

DIMM_D0

DIMM_F0

DIMM_E0DIMM_B1

DIMME_C1

DIMM_F1

DIMM_E1

DIMM_D1

DIMM_C0

DIMM_B0

DIMM_A0

CPU 1 CPU0

6 DIMM

CPU 1 CPU 0

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B0

DIMM_A0

DIMM_A1

DIMM_D0

DIMM_F0

DIMM_E0DIMM_B1

DIMME_C1

DIMM_F1

DIMM_E1

DIMM_D1

DIMM_C0

DIMM_B0

DIMM_A0

CPU 1 CPU0

4 DIMM

CPU 1 CPU 0

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A0

DIMM_A1

DIMM_D0

DIMM_F0

DIMM_E0DIMM_B1

DIMME_C1

DIMM_F1

DIMM_E1

DIMM_D1

DIMM_C0

DIMM_B0

DIMM_A0

CPU 1 CPU0

2 DIMM

CPU 1 CPU 0

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B1

DIMM_C1

DIMM_C0

DIMM_B0

DIMM_A0

DIMM_A1

DIMM_D0

DIMM_F0

DIMM_E0DIMM_B1

DIMME_C1

DIMM_F1

DIMM_E1

DIMM_D1

DIMM_C0

DIMM_B0

DIMM_A0

CPU 1 CPU0

8 DIMM

CPU 1 CPU 0

DIMM_D1

DIMM_D0

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DIMM_A1

DIMM_B1

DIMM_C1

DIMM_C0

DIMM_B0

DIMM_A0

DIMM_A1

DIMM_D0

DIMM_F0

DIMM_E0DIMM_B1

DIMME_C1

DIMM_F1

DIMM_E1

DIMM_D1

DIMM_C0

DIMM_B0

DIMM_A0

CPU 1 CPU0

10 DIMM

CPU 1 CPU 0

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B1

DIMM_C1

DIMM_D0

DIMM_E0

DIMM_F0

DIMM_A1

DIMM_D0

DIMM_F0

DIMM_E0DIMM_B1

DIMME_C1

DIMM_F1

DIMM_E1

DIMM_D1

DIMM_C0

DIMM_B0

DIMM_A0

CPU 1 CPU0

12 DIMM

CPU 1 CPU 0

DIMM_D1

DIMM_A0

DIMM_D0

DIMM_D1

DIMM_E1

DIMM_E0

DIMM_B0

DIMM_C0

DIMM_E1

DIMM_F1

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2�3 PCIe Slot

2�3�1 PCIe Placement

NOTE

PCIE 11 is an independent slot with a maximun of 16 lanes.

PCIE1~10 are designed in distributed pairs (PCIe 1 & 2, PCIe 3 & 4, PCIe 5 & 6, PCIe 7 & 8)

with each pair sharing a maximun of 16 lanes.

Please note that if one of the slots in the PCIe pair is inserted with a PCIe(x16) card in

the PCIe(x16) slot, the other slot in the PCIe pair will not be available for usage.

CPU 1

CPU 0

PCIe 1 (x8)

PCIe 2 (x16)

PCIe 3 (x8)

PCIe 4 (x16)

PCIe 5 (x8)

PCIe 6 (x16)

PCIe 7 (x8)

PCIe 8 (x16)

PCIe 9 (x8)

PCIe 10 (x16)

PCIe 11 (x16)

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