GIGABYTE R283-Z97-AAF1 (01) PDF MANUAL

Before installing a server, be sure that you understand the following warnings and cautions.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

• Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.

• Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from the server.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces:

• Allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.

WARNING! Regarding high speed fans:

• This server is equipped with high speed fans. Keep away from hazardous moving fan blades during servicing.

WARNING! For equipment repair:

• The equipment should only be repaired, maintained or replaced by skilled personnel.

CAUTION! Regarding server operation and battery:

• Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

• Replace battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CAUTION! Regarding battery replacement:

• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced incorrectly or with an incorrect type. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CAUTION! ESD can damage drives, boards, and other parts. It is recommended that you perform all procedures at an ESD workstation. If one is not available, provide some ESD protection by wearing an anti-static wrist strap attached to the chassis ground (any unpainted metal surface) on your server when handling parts.

General Handling:

• Always handle boards carefully; they can be extremely sensitive to ESD. Hold boards only by their edges without touching any components or connectors.

• After removing a board from its protective ESD bag or from the system, place the board component side up on a grounded, static-free surface. Use a conductive foam pad if available but not the ESD bag. Do not slide the board over any surface.

System Power On/Off:

• To service components within the server, please ensure the power has been disconnected. For example, remove the node from the server chassis (to disconnect power) or disconnect the power from the server chassis.

• Make sure the system is removed from the rack before opening the chassis, adding, or removing any non hot-plug components.

Hazardous Conditions, Devices, and Cables:

• Hazardous electrical conditions may be present on power, telephone, and communication cables. Turn off the system chassis and disconnect the cables attached to the system before servicing the chassis to prevent personal injury or equipment damage.

A jumper is a small plastic encased conductor that slips over two jumper pins. Some jumpers have a small tab on top that can be gripped with fingertips or with a pair of fine needle-nosed pliers. If the jumpers do not have such a tab, take care when using needle-nosed pliers to remove or install a jumper; grip the narrow sides of the jumper with the pliers, never the wide sides. Gripping the wide sides can damage the contacts inside the jumper, causing intermittent problems with the function controlled by that jumper. Take care to grip with, but not squeeze, the pliers or other tool used to remove a jumper, or the pins on the board may bend or break.

The motherboard/system contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the service guide and follow these procedures:

• Prior to installation, do not remove or break the motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU, or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container.

• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off.

• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard.

• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected.

• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

(Note) If your server features RoT function, please see the RoT LEDs section for detailed LED behavior.

The ID LED and Status LED on the front panel indicate the status of the Root of Trust authentication process.

The HDD LEDs indicate the status of the drives based on the RAID configuration.

LED #1 and LED #2 Behavior:

LED #2 Status:

NOTE:

*1: Depends on HBA/Utility Spec.

*2: Blink cycle depends on HDD’s activity signal.

*3: If HDD is pulled out during rebuilding, the disk status of this HDD is regarded as faulty.

Before you remove or install the system cover, make sure the system is not turned on or connected to AC power.

Follow these instructions to remove the chassis cover:

1. Remove the screw securing the chassis cover.

2. Unlock the plastic handle and pull the grip handle to open the panel cover.

3. Slide the cover to the rear of the system and then remove the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

4. To reinstall the chassis cover, follow steps 1-3 in reverse order.

Read the following guidelines before you begin:

• Take note of the HDD tray orientation before sliding it out.

• The tray will not fit back into the bay if it is inserted incorrectly.

• Make sure that the hard disk drive is connected to the connector on the backplane.

Follow these instructions to install a 3.5″ hard disk drive:

1. Press the release button.

2. Extend the locking lever.

3. Pull the locking lever in the direction indicated to remove the 3.5″ HDD tray.

4. Pull the sides of the HDD tray in the direction indicated.

5. Slide the hard disk drive into the HDD tray.

6. Push the sides of the HDD tray back in the direction indicated to secure the hard disk drive in place.

7. Reinsert the HDD tray into the slot and close the locking lever.

Follow these instructions to install a 2.5″ hard disk drive into a 3.5″ HDD Tray:

1. Press the release button.

2. Extend the locking lever.

3. Pull the locking lever in the direction indicated to remove the HDD tray.

4. Align the hard disk drive with the positioning screw on the HDD tray.

5. Secure the hard disk drive with five screws.

6. Reinsert the HDD tray into the slot and close the locking lever.

To remove the fan duct:

1. Lift up to remove the fan duct.

To reinstall the fan duct:

2. Align the fan duct with the guiding groove. Push down the fan duct until it is firmly seated on the system.

Read the following guidelines before you begin:

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the heat sink to prevent hardware damage.

• Unplug all cables from the power outlets.

• Disconnect all telecommunication cables from their ports.

• Place the system unit on a flat and stable surface.

• Open the system according to the instructions.

WARNING! Failure to turn off the server before you start installing components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician.

Follow these instructions to remove the heat sink:

1. Loosen the screws securing the heat sink in place in reverse order (6→5→4→3→2→1).

2. Lift and remove the heat sink from the system.

To install the heat sink:

3. To install the heat sink, reverse steps 1-2 while ensuring that you tighten the captive screws in sequential order (1→2→3→4→5→6) as seen in the image in the PDF.

Read the following guidelines before you begin:

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.

• Unplug all cables from the power outlets.

• Disconnect all telecommunication cables from their ports.

• Place the system unit on a flat and stable surface.

• Open the system according to the instructions.

WARNING! Failure to properly turn off the server before you start installing components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician.

Follow these instructions to install the CPU:

1. Loosen the three captive screws securing the CPU cover.

2. Flip open the CPU cover.

3. Remove the CPU carrier from the CPU frame using the handle on the CPU carrier.

4. Using the handle on the CPU carrier insert the new CPU carrier with CPU installed into the CPU frame. NOTE: Ensure the CPU is installed in the CPU carrier in the correct orientation, with the triangle on the CPU aligned to the top left corner of the CPU carrier.

5. Flip the CPU frame with CPU installed into place in the CPU socket.

6. Flip the CPU cover into place over the CPU socket.

7. Tighten the CPU cover screw to secure the CPU cover in place.

8. Repeat steps 1-7 for the second CPU.

9. To remove the CPUs, follow steps 1-7 in reverse order.

Important Notes:

• Lock the CPU by using a Torx T20 screwdriver to tighten the screw.

• When installing the heatsink to the CPU, use a Torx T20 screwdriver to tighten 6 captive nuts in sequence as 1-6.

• The screw tightening torque: 13.5 ± 0.5 kgf-cm.

• To ensure the system operates properly, make sure the heatsink is seated on the processor firmly.

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Follow these instructions to install a DIMM module:

1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot and push it down.

2. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.

3. Reverse the installation steps when you want to remove the DIMM module.

This motherboard provides 24 DDR5 memory sockets and supports Twelves Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Refer to the table for population order based on the number of DIMMs per CPU.

EPYC Memory Speed based on DIMM Population (One DIMM per Channel)

Note: When only one DIMM is used, it must be populated in memory slot DIMM1.

• Voltages can be present within the server whenever an AC power source is connected. This voltage is present even when the main power switch is in the off position. Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources have been disconnected from the server prior to installing a PCIe card.

• Failure to observe these warnings could result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

• The PCIe riser assembly does not include a riser card or any cabling as standard. To install a PCIe card, a riser card must be installed.

Follow these instructions to install a PCIe card:

1. Loosen the two thumbnail screws securing the riser bracket inside the system.

2. Lift up the riser bracket out of the system.

3. Remove the screw securing the slot cover from the riser bracket.

4. Orient the PCIe card with the riser guide slot and push in the direction of the arrow until the PCIe card sits in the PCIe card connector. NOTE: Some riser brackets allow for single or multiple PCIe cards. Repeat steps 3-4 as necessary.

5. Secure the PCIe card with the screw.

6. Repeat steps 1-2 to install the PCIe card into the system.

1. Use of the following type of OCP 3.0 NIC is recommended:

• OCP 3.0 SFF with pull tab

• OCP 3.0 SFF with ejector latch

2. Save the black M3 screws in the event that you need to re-install the cover.

Follow these instructions to install an OCP 3.0 Mezzanine card:

1. Remove the two screws securing the OCP 3.0 card slot cover.

2. Remove the slot cover from the system.

3. Insert the OCP 3.0 card into the card slot ensuring that the card is firmly connected to the connector on the motherboard.

4. Tighten the thumbnail screw to secure the OCP 3.0 card in place.

5. Reverse steps 3-4 to replace the OCP 3.0 card.

CAUTION: The position of the stand-off screw will depend on the size of the M.2 device. The stand-off screw is pre-installed for 22110 cards as standard. Refer to the size of the M.2 device and change the position of the stand-off screw accordingly.

To install the M.2 device:

1. Insert the M.2 SSD module into the slot.

2. Secure it with the screw, tightening as necessary to fasten the M.2 SSD module in place.

M.2 device with Heatsink

WARNING: Please ensure a heatsink is attached to any M.2 device installed into the system. Installing an M.2 device without any heatsink may result in the system overheating or system performance being throttled.

• To install/remove the M.2 module and Heatsink use a No. 1 Phillips-head screwdriver with a screw torque of 1.5 ± 0.2 kgf*cm.

Follow these instructions to install the M.2 device and heat sink:

1. Insert the M.2 device into the M.2 connector.

2. Press down on the M.2 device.

3. Install the thermal pad of the M.2 device to the M.2 device.

4. Press down on the thermal pad.

5. Secure the M.2 device and its thermal pad to the motherboard with a single screw.

6. Reverse steps 1-5 to remove the M.2 device.

• Voltages can be present within the server whenever an AC power source is connected. This voltage is present even when the main power switch is in the off position. Ensure that the system is powered-down and all power sources have been disconnected from the server prior to replacing a system fan. Failure to observe these warnings could result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

Follow these instructions to replace a fan assembly:

1. Flip the latches on the top of the fan outwards.

2. Using the latches, lift up the fan assembly from the chassis.

3. Reverse the previous steps to install the replacement fan assembly.

Follow these instructions to replace the power supply:

1. Flip up and then grasp the power supply handle.

2. Press the retaining clip on the right side of the power supply unit in the direction indicated.

3. Pull out the power supply unit using the handle.

4. Insert the replacement power supply unit firmly into the chassis. Connect the AC power cord to the replacement power supply.

5. Repeat steps 1-4 for replacement of the second power supply.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <DEL> key during the POST (Power-On Self-Test) when the power is turned on.

BIOS Flashing Caution:

• BIOS flashing is potentially risky. If you do not encounter any problems when using the current BIOS version, it is recommended that you don’t flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.

• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the system’s failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.

BIOS Setup Program Function Keys:

The system has an embedded recovery technique. In the event that the BIOS becomes corrupt, the boot block can be used to restore the BIOS to a working state. To restore your BIOS, please follow the instructions listed below:

Recovery Instruction:

1. Copy the XXX.rom file to a USB diskette.

2. Set the BIOS Recovery jumper to the enabled status.

3. Boot into BIOS recovery.

4. Run “Proceed with flash update”.

5. The BIOS will be updated.

PEI Beep Codes

DXE Beep Codes