AIC Ursa User manual

UM_Ursa_v1.5_122218
Ursa
Server Motherboard
User's Manual

Contents
Table of Contents
Preface������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i
Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii
About This Manual������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iii
Chapter 1� Product Features ��������������������������������������������������������������1
1�1 Components �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1
1.2 Specications�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������2
1�3 Feature ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ����������������������������������������������������������������4
2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup ����������������������������������������������������������4
2.1.1 Processor Installation ........................................................................................4
2.1.2 Heatsink ..............................................................................................................5
2�2 System Memory Setup����������������������������������������������������������������������6
2.2.1 DIMM Installation ...............................................................................................6
2.2.2 DIMM Location ...................................................................................................7
2.2.3 DIMM Slot Installation Order..............................................................................8
Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings �������������������������������������������������������9
3�1 Motherboard Block Diagram��������������������������������������������������������������9
3�2 Motherboard Layout������������������������������������������������������������������������10
3�3 Content List ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11
3�4 Connetor and Jumper����������������������������������������������������������������������12
3.4.1 Connector......................................................................................................... 12
3.4.2 Jumper ............................................................................................................. 23
Chapter 4. BIOS Conguration Settings ������������������������������������������� 24
4�1 Navigation Keys������������������������������������������������������������������������������24
4�2 BIOS Menu��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25
4�3 Main �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26
4.3.1 Main.................................................................................................................. 26
4�4 Advanced����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������27
4.4.1 iSCSI Conguration ......................................................................................... 27
4.4.2 Trusted Computing.......................................................................................... 27

4.4.3 Serial Port Console Redirection ...................................................................... 28
4.4.4 PCI Subsystem Settings.................................................................................. 28
4.4.5 Network Stack Conguration.......................................................................... 28
4.4.6 Memory RAS Conguration Setup.................................................................. 28
4.4.7 CSM Conguration .......................................................................................... 29
4.4.8 IIO0 Conguration ........................................................................................... 29
4.4.9 IIO1 Conguration............................................................................................ 29
4.4.10 IOAT Conguration ........................................................................................ 29
4.4.11 Intel VT for Directed I/O ................................................................................ 30
4.4.12 USB Conguration ......................................................................................... 30
4�5 Platform �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������31
4.5.1 PCH Conguration........................................................................................... 31
4.5.2 MIscellaneous Conguration.......................................................................... 31
4.5.3 Server ME Conguration ................................................................................. 31
4.6 Socket Conguration ����������������������������������������������������������������������32
4.6.1 Processor Conguration ................................................................................. 32
4.6.2 Common RefCode Conguration .................................................................... 32
4.6.3 UPI Conguration ............................................................................................ 33
4.6.4 Common RefCode Conguration .................................................................... 33
4.6.5 Memory Conguratiuon .................................................................................. 33
4.6.6 Memory Map.................................................................................................... 33
4.6.7 Memory RAS Conguration............................................................................. 33
4�7 BMC �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������34
4.7.1 FB-2 Timer ....................................................................................................... 34
4.7.2 FB-2 Timer Policy ............................................................................................ 34
4.7.3 BMC Network Conguration ........................................................................... 34
4�8 Security ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������35
4.8.1 Security ............................................................................................................ 35
4.8.2 Secure Boot...................................................................................................... 36
4�9 Boot������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������37
4.9.1 Boot .................................................................................................................. 37
4�10 Save and Exit ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������38
4.10.1 Save and Exit.................................................................................................. 38
4�11 Update Requirement ���������������������������������������������������������������������39
4.11.1 Utility .............................................................................................................. 39
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4.11.2 Update under EFI Shell .................................................................................. 39
4.11.3 Update under Linux ...................................................................................... 39
4.11.4 Update under Windows ................................................................................ 39
Chapter 5. BMC Conguration Settings�������������������������������������������� 40
5�1 Login ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������40
5�2 Web GUI ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������41
5.2.1 User Information and Quick Button ............................................................... 41
5.2.2 BMC Watchdog ................................................................................................ 42
5.2.3 System LED Indicator...................................................................................... 42
5.2.4 LAN ................................................................................................................... 43
5.2.5 System Event Log (SEL) .................................................................................. 43
5.2.6 Serial Interface................................................................................................. 44
5.2.7 RMCP(IPMI v1.5)/RMCP + (IPMI v2.0) and Payload Support ....................... 45
5.2.8 Remote KVM .................................................................................................... 46
5.2.9 BMC Booting .................................................................................................... 48
Chapter 6� Technical Support����������������������������������������������������������� 49
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Document Release History
Release Date Version Update Content
September
2018 1 User's Manual release to public.
October
2018 1.2 1. Update MB Layout
November
2018 1.4
1. BIOS update
2. BMC update
3. Specications
December
2018 1.5 1. Update new cover
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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
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The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the
extent permitted by law, neither AIC or its afliates, 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.
Preface
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Safety Instructions
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 re,
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 identied in the User’s Manual. Deploying other
equipment or device with this motherboard could invoke improper connection of
circuitry that leads to re 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 re 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 t 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.

About This Manual
Thank you for selecting and purchasing the Ursa Serverboard.
This user's manual is provided for professional technicians to perform easy hardware
setup, basic system congurations, and quick software startup. This document pellucidly
presents a brief overview of the product design, device installation, and rmware settings
for the Ursa motherboard. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to the
AIC website.http://www.aicipc.com/tw/productdetail/51085.
Chapter 1 Product Features
This chapter delivers the overall layout of the product, including the fundamental
components on the motherboard, design specications, and noteworthy features. Ursa is
an ideal server grade motherboard that is specically designed to accommodate diverse
enterprises for managing heavy workloads, databases, nearline applications, and cloud
deployments. This product supports two Intel® Xeon™ E5-2600 v5 processors.
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 and jumpers. These descriptions assist users to configure
different settings and functions of the motherboard, as well as to conrm the location of
each connector and jumper.
Chapter 4 BIOS Conguration 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
congure the input/output devices.
Chapter 5 BMC Conguration Settings
This chapter illustrates the diverse functions of IPMI BMC, including the details on logging
into the web page and assorted denitions. These descriptions are helpful in conguring
various functions through Web GUI without entering the BIOS setup. For more information
of BMC congurations, please refer to IPMI BMC (Aspeed2500) 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/en. It is our
greatest honor to provide the best service for our customers.
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Chapter 1� Product Features
This section describes the hardware specications and features of the Ursa motherboard.
The fundamental components of the Ursa severboard are provided below.
1�1 Components
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