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76 007-5759-0017: BIOSLoad Optimal DefaultsTo set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Then Select &

007-5759-001 77Appendix AA. BIOS Error CodesDuring Power-On Self-Test (POST) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors

007-5759-001 79Appendix BB. System Operating and Regulatory OverviewThis appendix provides basic environmental operating requirements and regulatory

007-5759-001 xiContentsRelated Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xii 007-5759-001TablesRack Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tables007-5759-001 xiiiLAN Activity LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xiv 007-5759-001TablesPCIe Expansion Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tables007-5759-001 xvHow To Change the Configuration Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xvi 007-5759-001TablesBoot Device Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tables007-5759-001 xviiPlug & Play O/S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xviii 007-5759-001TablesIPMI Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tables007-5759-001 xixRegulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

COPYRIGHT© 2011 SGI. All rights reserved; provided portions may be copyright in third parties, as indicated elsewhere herein. No permission is granted

007-5759-001 xxiFiguresFigure 1-1 SGI Rackable C2112-4G3 Server . . . . . . . . . . . 2Figure 1-2 Serve

007-5759-001 xxiiiTablesTable 5-1 Single-CPU Serverboard Functional DIMM Configurations . . . . 35Table 5-2 Dual-CPU Serverboard Func

007-5759-001 1Chapter 11. IntroductionImportant: SGI Rackable server systems may sometimes require driver versions that are not included in the origi

2 007-5759-0011: IntroductionFigure 1-1 SGI Rackable C2112-4G3 Server

Server Board Features007-5759-001 3Server Board FeaturesAt the heart of the system is a set of four processor serverboards (motherboards) based on the

4 007-5759-0011: IntroductionPCI Expansion Slots Each dual-processor serverboard has one low-profile PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot. The PCIe board must be

Server Chassis Features007-5759-001 5Server Chassis Features The following subsections provide a general outline of the main features of the SGI Racka

007-5759-001 iiiRecord of RevisionVersion Description001 March 2011First release

6 007-5759-0011: IntroductionFigure 1-2 Serverboard Block Diagram AMDSocket G34CPU2MUXSATA x6PCI-E GEN2 X16Slot1PCI-E GEN2 X4INTELKAWELAA-LinkSP5100B

Server Chassis Features007-5759-001 7Cooling System The 2U server chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes four 8-cm system cooling fans

007-5759-001 9Chapter 22. Server InstallationThis chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get the C2112-4G3 operational. Unpack the SystemInspect

10 007-5759-0012: Server InstallationWarnings and PrecautionsRack PrecautionsWarning: The SGI Rackable C2112-4G3 server weighs up to 85 lbs (38.6 kg)

Rack Mounting Considerations007-5759-001 11Server Precautions• Review the electrical and general safety precautions.• Determine the placement of each

12 007-5759-0012: Server InstallationCircuit OverloadingConsideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry

Install the System into a Rack007-5759-001 13Figure 2-1 Separating and Installing the Rack RailsOuter Rack RailsOuter rails attach to the rack and hol

14 007-5759-0012: Server InstallationInstall the Outer Rails to the Rack1. Secure the back end of the outer rail to the rack, using the screws provide

Install the System into a Rack007-5759-001 15Install the Server in a RackWarning: The SGI Rackable C2112-4G3 server weighs up to 85 lbs (38.6 kg) Alw

16 007-5759-0012: Server InstallationCheck the Node Board SetupUse the information in the following sections to check that each node board (serverboar

Check the Node Board Setup007-5759-001 17Figure 2-3 Accessing the System Serverboard DrawersCheck the CPUs (processors)Standard factory systems ship w

18 007-5759-0012: Server InstallationInstall Expansion PCIe CardsYou can install one low-profile expansion PCIe card in each serverboard in the system

007-5759-001 19Chapter 33. System InterfaceOverviewThere are LEDs on the system front-control panels as well as others on the drive carriers, power su

20 007-5759-0013: System InterfaceFigure 3-3 System Serverboard Control Panel ExampleServerboard Power ButtonThe button at the top of the control pane

Drive Carrier LEDs007-5759-001 21Overheat/Power Fail ConditionThe overheat LED is illuminated when an “overtemp” condition occurs, see Figure 3-4. A s

22 007-5759-0013: System Interface• Red: When a red LED lights up it indicates a drive failure. If one of the drives fails, you may also be notified b

007-5759-001 23Chapter 44. System SafetyThis chapter describes basic safety precautions for the server. Important: Care must be taken to assure that

24 007-5759-0014: System Safety• The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets or po

General Safety Precautions007-5759-001 25Mainboard Replaceable Soldered-in Fuses Important: If your system comes with self-resetting PTC (Positive Te

007-5759-001 vAbout This GuideThis guide provides an overview of the installation, architecture, general operation, and descriptions of the major comp

26 007-5759-0014: System SafetyThe following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your eq

007-5759-001 27Chapter 55. System Serverboard InformationThis chapter includes best practice procedures to work with a node board (serverboard) in the

28 007-5759-0015: System Serverboard InformationESD Precautions• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent electrostatic discharge.• Touch a grou

Serverboard I/O Ports007-5759-001 29Figure 5-1 Control Panel Header PinsServerboard I/O PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC

30 007-5759-0015: System Serverboard InformationServerboard DetailsThe 2U C2112-4G3 system chassis has four node boards (serverboards). Each C2112-4G3

Serverboard I/O Ports007-5759-001 31Serverboard Health Monitoring• Onboard voltage monitors• Fan status monitor with firmware/software on/off and spee

32 007-5759-0015: System Serverboard InformationServerboard LayoutFigure 5-3 Node Board Basic Layout Features (Not to Scale)JIB1JPBJPG1 JPL JWDJOH1JL1

Installing Memory007-5759-001 33Installing MemoryCaution: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible dama

34 007-5759-0015: System Serverboard InformationMemory SupportThe serverboard supports DDR3-1333/1066/800 registered SDRAM. Only interleaved memory is

Installing Memory007-5759-001 35Figure 5-5 shows an example of how a single-CPU memory bank should be properly populated with 4 DIMMs for best perform

vi 007-5759-001About This GuideProvides best practice procedures to work with a node board in the C2112-4G3 chassis, install memory DIMMs, PCIe expans

36 007-5759-0015: System Serverboard InformationFigure 5-5 Single-CPU DIMM Layout Example (4 DIMM Configuration) JIB1JPBJPG1 JPL JWDJOH1JL1JI2C1JI2C2B

Installing Memory007-5759-001 37Table 5-2 Dual-CPU Serverboard Functional DIMM Configurations Figure 5-6 shows an example configuration of a dual-CPU

38 007-5759-0015: System Serverboard InformationFigure 5-6 Dual-CPU Serverboard (4 DIMMS per Processor)JIB1JPBJPG1 JPL JWDJOH1JL1JI2C1JI2C2BatteryDP1L

Installing Memory007-5759-001 39Memory DIMM Functionality GuidelinesUse the following guidelines when installing memory DIMMs:The minimum memory recom

40 007-5759-0015: System Serverboard Information• Best performance is obtained with four 1333 MT/sec DIMMs for each processor (one on each channel). T

Hard Disk Drives (C2112-4G3 Chassis)007-5759-001 41Figure 5-8 Serverboard Tray Configuration DescriptionDrive ConfigurationsThe 3.5-inch hard disk dri

42 007-5759-0015: System Serverboard InformationPCIe Expansion CardsA riser card in each serverboard is used to support a low-profile PCIe expansion c

007-5759-001 43Chapter 66. Basic Troubleshooting and Chassis ServiceUse the procedures in the first half of this chapter to troubleshoot your system.

44 007-5759-0016: Basic Troubleshooting and Chassis ServiceSystem Powers Up But Will Not BootIf the system powers up but will not boot the Operating S

Chassis Service Information007-5759-001 45Chassis Service InformationThe following sections cover the steps required to remove or install components a

Related Publications007-5759-001 viiRelated PublicationsThe following documents may be relevant to the use of your server:• SGI Performance Suite seri

46 007-5759-0016: Basic Troubleshooting and Chassis ServiceUnpackingReplacement components are usually shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static

System Fans007-5759-001 47Figure 6-1 System Cooling Fan Assembly Locations

48 007-5759-0016: Basic Troubleshooting and Chassis ServiceSystem Fan FailureFan speed is controlled by system temperature via a BIOS setting. If a fa

System Fans007-5759-001 49Figure 6-2 Fan Replacement Example

50 007-5759-0016: Basic Troubleshooting and Chassis ServiceDrive Bay Installation/RemovalThis section describes drive bay installation and removal.Acc

Drive Bay Installation/Removal007-5759-001 51Figure 6-3 Mounting a Drive in a CarrierInstalling/Removing Disk Drives 1. Push the release button locate

52 007-5759-0016: Basic Troubleshooting and Chassis ServiceFigure 6-4 Removing a Disk Drive CarrierImportant: Regardless of how many hard drives are

Drive Bay Installation/Removal007-5759-001 53Power SupplyThe server uses a power supply system consisting of two replaceable power modules. Each power

54 007-5759-0016: Basic Troubleshooting and Chassis ServiceFigure 6-5 Power Supply Removal ExampleInstalling a New Power Supply1. Replace the failed h

PCIe Card Installation Steps007-5759-001 55PCIe Card Installation StepsA PCIe-support riser card has already been pre-installed into each of the four

viii 007-5759-001About This GuideConventionsThe following conventions are used throughout this document:Product SupportSGI provides a comprehensive pr

56 007-5759-0016: Basic Troubleshooting and Chassis Service9. Slide the serverboard tray gently back into the system until it “clicks” into place.Figu

007-5759-001 57Chapter 77. BIOSThis chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the severboard. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and

58 007-5759-0017: BIOSNote: The AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. These text messages my be included, omitted, or changed across BIOS rele

Main Menu007-5759-001 59Main MenuWhen you first enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main Menu screen. You can always return to the Main Men

60 007-5759-0017: BIOSLogical Count: This item displays the number of CPU Cores installed in your system as detected by the BIOS.Micro_code Revision:

Advanced Setup Configurations007-5759-001 61Wait for F1 if ErrorThis setting controls the system response when an error is detected during the boot se

62 007-5759-0017: BIOSCPU InformationThis setting is used to select which physical CPU's information to display. Options include Processor 0 or P

Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Control and Configuration007-5759-001 63CPU Down CoreThis option sets down core support for the CPU. Options include Disa

64 007-5759-0017: BIOSChannel InterleavingThis option enables channel memory interleaving. Options include Auto or Disabled.CS SparingThis setting wil

Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Control and Configuration007-5759-001 65Memory Timing ParametersThis selects the which node's timing parameters to d

Reader Comments007-5759-001 ixReader CommentsIf you have comments about the technical accuracy, content, or organization of this document, contact SGI

66 007-5759-0017: BIOSSATA IDE Combined ModeThis setting allows you to Enable or Disable the SATA IDE combined mode.PATA Channel ConfigurationThis all

Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Control and Configuration007-5759-001 67DMA ModeSelects the DMA Mode. Options are Auto, SWDMA0, SWDMA1, SWDMA2, MWDMA0. M

68 007-5759-0017: BIOSPCI Latency TimerThis option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. Select a value to set the PCI latency in PCI cl

Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Control and Configuration007-5759-001 69Load Onboard LAN 1 Option ROMThis option allows you to enable or disable the onbo

70 007-5759-0017: BIOSRemote Access ConfigurationRemote AccessUse this option to Enable or Disable Remote Access in your system. If enabled, the setti

Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Control and Configuration007-5759-001 71VT-UTF8 Combo Key SupportAllows you to Enable or Disable VT-UTF8 combination key

72 007-5759-0017: BIOSACPI APIC SupportDetermines whether to include the ACPI APIC table pointer in the RSDT pointer list. The available options are E

Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Control and Configuration007-5759-001 73will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server in the networ

74 007-5759-0017: BIOSMark All Events as ReadSelecting this and pressing the Enter key marks all events as read in the event log.Clear Event LogSelect

Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Control and Configuration007-5759-001 75Boot Device PriorityThis feature allows you to prioritize the boot sequence from