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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It

provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5015A-EHF-

D525. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced techni-

cians only.

The SuperServer 5015A-EHF-D525 is a single processor 1U mini rackmount server

based on the SC502L-200B server chassis and the Intel® Atom™ X7SPE-HF-D525

motherboard.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The ﬁ rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the

server system and describes the main features of the Super X7SPE-HF-D525

motherboard and the SC502L-200B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5015A-

EHF-D525 into a rack and check out the server conﬁ guration prior to powering

up the system. If your server was ordered without the processor and memory

components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual

for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions

and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs

located throughout the system.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview

of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the

SuperServer 5015A-EHF-D525.

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7SPE-HF-D525 motherboard,

including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer

to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when

reconﬁ guring the motherboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC502L-200B 1U rackmount

server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when in-

stalling, removing or reconﬁ guring drives and when replacing system power supply

units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-

tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: System Speciﬁ cations

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Notes

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview .........................................................................................................1-1

1-2 Motherboard Features .....................................................................................1-2

Processor ........................................................................................................1-2

Memory ...........................................................................................................1-2

Onboard SATA .................................................................................................1-2

PCI Expansion Slots .......................................................................................1-2

Onboard Controllers/Ports ..............................................................................1-2

1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................1-4

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4

SATA Subsystem .............................................................................................1-4

Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-4

Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................1-4

Expansions Cards ........................................................................................... 1-4

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2 Server Installation

2-1 Overview .........................................................................................................2-1

2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1

2-3 Preparing for Setup .........................................................................................2-1

Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-1

Rack Mounting Considerations .......................................................................2-3

Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3

Reduced Airﬂ ow .........................................................................................2-3

Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3

2-4 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 2-4

2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup ................................................................... 2-6

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................ 2-8

Chapter 3 System Interface

3-1 Overview .........................................................................................................3-1

3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1

Reset Button ................................................................................................... 3-1

Power ..............................................................................................................3-1

3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-1

Overheat ..........................................................................................................3-2

NIC2 ................................................................................................................3-2

NIC1 ................................................................................................................3-2

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HDD .................................................................................................................3-2

Power ..............................................................................................................3-3

Chapter 4 System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ..........................................................................4-1

4-2 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 4-2

4-3 ESD Precautions .............................................................................................4-3

4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4

Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Motherboard ..............................................................................5-1

Precautions .....................................................................................................5-1

Unpacking .......................................................................................................5-2

5-2 Motherboard Installation ..................................................................................5-2

5-3 Connecting Cables ..........................................................................................5-3

Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-3

Connecting Power Cables ..............................................................................5-3

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-3

5-4 I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................5-4

5-5 Onboard Processor ......................................................................................... 5-5

5-6 Installing Memory ................................................................................................. 5-5

DIMM Installation ............................................................................................ 5-5

Memory Support ..............................................................................................5-5

5-7 Adding PCI Expansion Cards ......................................................................... 5-7

5-8 Motherboard Details ........................................................................................5-8

5-9 Connector Deﬁ nitions ...................................................................................5-10

Main ATX Power Supply Connector ......................................................... 5-10

External Power Connector ...................................................................... 5-10

Power Button ............................................................................................ 5-10

Reset Button ..............................................................................................5-11

Power Fail LED ........................................................................................5-11

Overheat/Fan Fail ......................................................................................5-11

NIC2 (LAN2) LED ......................................................................................5-11

NIC1 (LAN1) LED ......................................................................................5-11

HDD LED ...................................................................................................5-11

Power LED ...............................................................................................5-12

NMI Button .............................................................................................. 5-12

Fan Headers .............................................................................................5-12

Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH) .................................................................. 5-12

Chassis Intrusion .....................................................................................5-13

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SATA DOM Power .................................................................................... 5-13

Power SMB I

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C Connector ......................................................................5-13

Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 5-13

SMB ..........................................................................................................5-14

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ............................................5-14

T-SGPIO 0/1 Headers ..............................................................................5-14

LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ..........................................................................5-14

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...................................................................... 5-15

Trusted Platform Module Header ............................................................. 5-15

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-16

Explanation of Jumpers ............................................................................5-16

CMOS Clear .............................................................................................5-16

LAN1/2 Enable/Disable ........................................................................... 5-16

SMB (I

2

C) Bus to PCI Slots......................................................................5-17

Watch Dog Enable/Disable ...................................................................... 5-17

Power Force On Enable/Disable .............................................................. 5-17

VGA Enable/Disable ................................................................................. 5-17

DCD / P5V Select (OEM option) .............................................................. 5-18

COM3 Redirection Select (OEM option) ..................................................5-18

BMC Enable/Disable ................................................................................5-18

5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-19

LAN1/2 LEDs ............................................................................................5-19

5-12 SATA Ports ....................................................................................................5-19

SATA Ports ............................................................................................... 5-19

5-13 Installing Software .........................................................................................5-20

Supero Doctor III ........................................................................................... 5-21

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ..................................................................................6-1

Precautions .....................................................................................................6-1

Unpacking .......................................................................................................6-1

6-2 Control Panel ..................................................................................................6-2

6-3 System Fans ...................................................................................................6-3

6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal .......................................................................6-3

Chapter 7 BIOS

7-1 Introduction ......................................................................................................7-1

Starting BIOS Setup Utility ..............................................................................7-1

How To Change the Conﬁ guration Data ......................................................... 7-1

How to Start the Setup Utility .........................................................................7-2

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7-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 7-2

7-3 Advanced Setup Conﬁ gurations......................................................................7-4

7-4 Security Settings ...........................................................................................7-20

7-5 Boot Settings ................................................................................................ 7-22

7-6 Exit Options ...................................................................................................7-23

Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes

Appendix B System Speciﬁ cations

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The Supermicro SuperServer 5015A-EHF-D525 is a single processor, 1U rack-

mount server. The 5015A-EHF-D525 is comprised of two main subsystems: the

SC502L-200B chassis and the X7SPE-HF-D525 motherboard. Please refer to our

web site for information on operating systems that have been certiﬁ ed for use with

the 5015A-EHF-D525.

In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have

been included with the 5015A-EHF-D525, as listed below.

One SATA cable (CBL-0061L)

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One CD containing drivers and utilities•

SuperServer 5015A-EHF-D525 User's Manual•

Optional Parts:

One dual 2.5" ﬁ xed HDD bracket (MCP-220-00044-0N)

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One single 2.5" ﬁ xed HDD bracket (MCP-220-00051-0N)•

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1-2 Motherboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 5015A-EHF-D525 is the X7SPE-HF-D525, a single

processor, low-power motherboard based upon Intel's ATOM D525 + ICH9R chipset.

Below are the main features of the X7SPE-HF-D525.

Processor

The X7SPE-HF-D525 supports one Intel® Atom™ D525 1.8 GHz processor. The

processor is embedded in the motherboard.

Memory

The X7SPE-HF-D525 has two DIMM slots that can support up to 4 GB of unbuffered

non-ECC DDR3-800 SO-DIMM memory.

Onboard SATA

A SATA controller is built into the ICH9R portion of the chipset to provide support

for a six port, 3 Gb/sec SATA subsystem (RAID 0, 1, 10 supported - RAID 5 is

supported by Windows only).

PCI Expansion Slots

The X7SPE-HF-D525 has one PCI-Express x4 slot (in a x16 slot).

Onboard Controllers/Ports

Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGA port, PS/2 mouse and

keyboard ports, two Gb LAN ports and two USB ports. In addition, an extra COM

port and USB ports are included on the motherboard.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, a

chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU

overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

Onboard Graphics

A Matrox G200eW graphics/video controller is integrated into the X7SPE-HF-

D525.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Figure 1-1. Intel Atom D525 + ICH9R Chipset: System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC502L-200B 1U mini

rackmount server chassis.

System Power

The SC502L-200B chassis includes a single 200W power supply.

SATA Subsystem

The SC502L-200B chassis was designed to support one 3.5" or two 2.5" internal

SATA drives (not hot-swappable).

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-

swap capability of the SATA drives (RAID 0, 1, 10 supported - RAID 5 is supported

by Windows only).

Control Panel

The control panel on the SC502L-200B provides important system monitoring and

control information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity

and system overheat. The control panel also includes a main power button and a

system reset button as well as two

Rear I/O Panel

The rear I/O panel on the SC502L-200B provides one COM port, two USB ports,

PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a graphics port and two Gb Ethernet ports (one

on the 5015A-L).

Expansions Cards

The SC502L-200B supports the use of one full-height, half-length PCI-Express

expansion card.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000

Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008

Email: [email protected] (General Information)

[email protected] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390

Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525

Email: [email protected] (General Information)

[email protected] (Technical Support)

[email protected] (Customer Support)

Asia-Paciﬁ c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.

Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County

Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990

Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3991

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 886-2-8228-1366, ext.132 or 139

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Notes

Chapter 2: Server Installation

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5015A-EHF-

D525 up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you

to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup

assumes that your 5015A-EHF-D525 system has come to you with the proces-

sor and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a

motherboard, processor, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section

noted in each step for details on installing speciﬁ c components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 5015A-EHF-D525 was shipped in and

note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage, you should

ﬁ le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 5015A-

EHF-D525. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated.

Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic ﬁ elds are generated.

You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and

Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box your chassis was shipped in should include four mounting screws, which

you will need if you intend to install the system into a rack. Please read this section

in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections

that follow.

Choosing a Setup Location

Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front •

door completely (~25 inches).

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Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for •

sufﬁ cient airﬂ ow and ease in servicing.

This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated

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equipment rooms, service closets, etc.).

This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices accord-

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ing to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

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Rack Precautions

Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to •

the ﬂ oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

In a single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.

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In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.•

Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the •

rack.

You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si-

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multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.•

Determine the placement of each component in the rack • before you install the

rails.

Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack ﬁ rst, and then

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work up.

Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from

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power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a

power failure.

Allow the power supply units and hot plug Serial ATA drives to cool before

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touching them.

Warnings and Precautions!

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Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers •

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-

ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the

room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an

environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-

ture (Tmra).

Reduced Airﬂ ow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airﬂ ow required

for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not

arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power

supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have

on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of

equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself

should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec-

tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power

strips, etc.).

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2-4 Rack Mounting Instructions

This section provides information on installing the SC502 chassis into a rack unit

There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly

procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that

came with the rack unit you are using.

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

Conﬁ rm that chassis includes the four mounting screws required to mount the 1.

chassis into a rack

Align the thru holes of the chassis with the thru holes of the rack.2.

Insert the mounting screws into the thru holes in the front of the chassis and 3.

through the thru holes in the rack

Figure 2-1. Installing the Chassis into a Rack

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