Supermicro SuperWorkstation 7037A-IL User Manual

SUPER

SuperWorkstation

7037A-IL

®

USER’S MANUAL

1.0

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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 SuperWorkstation 7037A-IL.
Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only .

The SuperWorkstation 7037A-IL is a high-end system based on the SC732D4F­500B tower/4U rackmount chassis and the X9DAL-i serverboard.

Manual Organization

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
system and describes the main features of the X9DAL-i serverboard and the
SC732D4F-500B chassis.

Chapter 2: Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to setup the SuperWorkstation 7037A-IL
into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If
your system was ordered without processor and memory components, this chapter
will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here 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.

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
SuperWorkstation 7037A-IL.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DAL-i serverboard, including the
locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter
when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the
serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC732D4F-500B chassis. You
should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or
reconfi guring SAS or peripheral 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 informa­tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

1-2 Serverboard Features .....................................................................................1-2

Processors ......................................................................................................1-2

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

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

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

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

1-3 Chassis Features ............................................................................................1-3

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

SAS Subsystem .............................................................................................. 1-3

Front Control Panel .........................................................................................1-3

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3

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

Chapter 2 Installation

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

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

2-3 Accessing the Inside of the System................................................................2-2

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

3-2 Control Panel Button .......................................................................................3-1

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

3-3 Communications Panel Components ..............................................................3-1

3-4 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................3-2

NIC ..................................................................................................................3-2

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

Overheat/Fan Fail ........................................................................................... 3-3

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs ..........................................................................................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

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Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Serverboard ............................................................................... 5-1

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

Unpacking .......................................................................................................5-1

5-2 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-2

Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-2

Connecting Power Cables ..............................................................................5-2

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-2

5-3 I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................5-3

5-4 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................5-4

Installing an LGA 1356 Processor ..................................................................5-4

Installation and Removal of the Heatsink .......................................................5-6

5-5 Installing Memory Modules ............................................................................. 5-7

Installing & Removing DIMMs ......................................................................... 5-7

5-6 Adding PCI Add-On Cards .............................................................................. 5-9

5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10

X9DAL-i Quick Reference ............................................................................. 5-10

5-8 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-12

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-19

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-22

5-11 SATA Ports ....................................................................................................5-22

5-12 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-23

SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 5-24

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

6-2 Accessing the Inside of the System................................................................6-2

6-3 Rotating the Hard Drive Cage.........................................................................6-3

6-4 Removing and Installing 3.5" Hard Drives ...................................................... 6-4

6-5 Removing and Installing 2.5" Hard Drives ...................................................... 6-7

6-6 Installing a 3.5" Device ................................................................................... 6-9

6-7 Installing System Fans ..................................................................................6-10

6-8 Installing the Front Bezel .............................................................................. 6-12

6-9 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 6-13

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

How To Change the Confi guration Data .........................................................7-2

Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 7-2

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

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

7-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-24

7-5 Boot ............................................................................................................... 7-26

7-6 Secur ity ......................................................................................................... 7-27

7-7 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-28

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The 7037A-IL is a high-end workstation comprised of two main subsystems: the
SC732D4F-500B tower/4U chassis and the X9DAL-i dual Intel® Xeon® processor
serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that
have been certifi ed for use with the SuperWorkstation 7037A-IL (www.supermicro.
com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the SuperWorkstation 7037A-IL, as listed below:

• Two 9-cm PWM "SuperQuiet" chassis fans (FAN-0124L4)

• Optional:

Two active CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0050AP4)

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperWorkstation 7037A-IL lies the X9DAL-i, a dual processor
serverboard based on the Intel® C602 chipset. Below are the main features of the
X9DAL-i. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X9DAL-i supports single or dual Intel E5-2400 processors in LGA 1356 sockets
(Socket B2). Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for
a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X9DAL-i has six DIMM slots that can support up to 192 GB of RDIMM/UDIMM/
LRDIMM ECC/non-ECC DDR3-1600/1333/1066/800 LRDIMMs (load-reduced
DIMMs). See Chapter 5 for details.

SATA

A SATA controller is integrated into the chipset to provide a SATA subsystem that
supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 (RAID 5 is not supported with Linux OS). The X9DAL-i
supports two SATA 3.0 and eight SATA 2.0 ports.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X9DAL-i has one PCI-E 3.0 x16, three PCI-E 3.0 x4, one PCI-E 3.0 x4 (in a
x8 slot) and one PCI-32 slots.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

The rear I/O ports include one COM port, six USB 2.0 ports, a combination PS/2
mouse/keyboard port, two Gb Ethernet ports and six HDA (High Defi nition Audio)
ports.

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1-3 Chassis Features

The SC732D4F-500B is mid-tower chassis. The following is a general outline of the
main features of the chassis.

System Power

The 7037A-IL features a single 500W power supply. This power supply unit has
been designed to operate at a low noise level to make it ideal for use in a worksta­tion environment.

SAS Subsystem

The SC732D4F-500B chass is was desi gned to su ppor t ei ght SATA h ard dr ives.

Front Control Panel

The control panel on the SuperWorkstation 7037A- IL includes system monitoring
LEDs, a main power button and a system reset button. In addition, two IEEE 1394a
ports, two USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, one audio port and one microphone
port are included on the control panel. See Chapter 3 for details.

Cooling System

The SC732D4F-500B chassis has an innovative "Super Quiet" cooling design that
provides suffi cient cooling at very low noise level - ideal for a workplace environ-
ment. The chassis includes one 12-cm rear exhaust fan and an optional 12-cm
front cooling fan.

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Figure 1-1. Intel C602 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

PCI-E X4

RJ45

RJ45

#0

2 Front2 Rear

#0

SLOT 5

in X8 slot

PCI-E X16

#1

USB3.0

#1

USB3.0

#0-3

#0-2

#0-1

DDR3

800/1066/1333/1600

PCI-E X4 G3

SLOT 6

LAN1

82574L

LAN2

82574L

USB3.0

Controller

USB3.0

Controller

PCI-33MHz

SLOT 2

#1B

PCI-E X16 G3

PCI-E X1

PCI-E X1

PCI-E X1

PCI-E X1

PCI-32MHz

CPU0

DDR3 DDR3

#3A/B/C/D

DMI2

4Gb/S

PCH
PATSBURG - A
(X9DAL-i)
PATSBURG - D
(X9DAL-3)

PCI
AUDIO

DMI

DMI2

#

SPI

QPI

8G

P0

A1

PCI-E X4 G3

PCI-E
Uplink

LPC

P1

#1A/B

CPU1

#3A/B

PCI-E X8 G3

PCI-E X8 G3

SAS

3.0 Gb/S
For Port 2/5

6.0 Gb/S
For Port 0/1

USB 2.0

#3C/D

PCI-E X8 G3

SLOT 1

SAS

Ports 0~3

SAS

Ports 4~7

USB2.0

SLOT 4

PCI-E X8

8x SAS ports are
replaced by 4x
SATA2 in X9DAL-i

SATA

#0~#6

0-3 Rear

#0~#9

4-9 Front

#1-3

#1-2

#1-1

DDR3

800/1066/1333/1600

SLOT 3

PCI-E X8

PCI-E X8

7.1 HD Audio

SPI

x1 PS/2

MS/KB

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SIO

W83627

COM1

External

TPM

HEADER

COM2

Header

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
[e-mail] (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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Chapter 2

Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperWorkstation 7037A-IL
up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have
the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes
that your system has come to you with the processor and memory preinstalled. If
your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, 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 system was shipped in and note if it was damaged
in any way. If the system itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim with
the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the SuperWorkstation. 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. Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the
next section.

Warnings and Precautions!

• Ensure that the caster wheels on the workstation are locked.

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

• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the workstation

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

• Allow the power supply units and hot-swap SATA drives to cool before touch-

ing them.

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• To maintain proper cooling, always keep all chassis panels closed and all SATA

carriers installed when not being serviced.

2-3 Accessing the Inside of the System

You may need to access the system periodically to perform maintenance or install
components such as hard drives. The SC732 features two removable side covers,
allowing easy access to the chassis interior.

Removing the Side Covers

1. Disconnect the chassis from any power souce.

2. Remove the two screws securing the left side cover to the chassis.

3. Slide the left cover toward the rear of the chassis.

4. Lift the left cover from the chassis.

5. Remove the three screws securing the right side cover to the chassis.

6. Slide the right cover toward the rear of the chassis

7. Lift the right cover from the chassis.

Figure 2-1. Removing the Chassis Side Covers

2

2

1

5

1

3

2-2

1

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

The control panel on the 7037A-IL has several LEDs and a power button. There are
also two LEDs on each hard drive carrier. These LEDs keep you constantly informed

of the overall status of the system and the activity and health of specifi c components.

3-2 Control Panel Button

A single push-button is located on the front of the chassis.

Power

This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system
power. T urning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps
standby power supplied to the system.

3-3 Communications Panel Components

The SC732D4F features a front communication panel allowing easy access to the
chassis communication ports. The chassis models are equipped as follows:

• Two USB 2.0 ports

• Two USB 3.0 ports

• One audio port

• One microphone port

See diagram on the following page.

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NIC LED

HDD LED

OH LED

Power

Button

Audio

Mic

2x USB 2.0

2x USB 3.0

3-4 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC732 chassis has three LEDs. These
LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system.
This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective
action you may need to take.

NIC

Indicates network activity on the LAN port(s) when fl ashing.

HDD

Indicates IDE channel activity on the SATA drive, and/or DVD-ROM drive activity
when fl ashing.

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Overheat/Fan Fail

When this LED fl ashes, it indicates a chassis fan failure. When on continuously it
indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the
airfl ow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the
routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally.
You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally,
verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain
fl ashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists.

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

Note: the LEDs of some drive carriers may not function depending on the number

of drives that are supported by the serverboard and/or backplane.

• Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the hard drive carrier

indicates drive activity. A connection to the drive backplane enables this LED to
blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

• Red: The backplane activates the red LED to indicate a drive failure. If one of

the hard drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system management soft-
ware. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed hard drives.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

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Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from
harm and the SuperWorkstation 7037A-IL from damage:

• Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well

as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical
outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from
the system.

• Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.

• Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in-

stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules
and the DVD-ROM and fl oppy drives. When disconnecting power, you should
fi rst power down the system with the operating system. The unit has more than
one power supply cord. Disconnect both power supply cords before servicing
to avoid electrical shock.

• When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar

with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if neces­sary.

• Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This

is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use
extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical
components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

• Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from

electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifi cally designed
as electrical insulators.

• The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be

plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

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• Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard

battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 4-1).
This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recom­mended by the manufacturer (CR2032). Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer's instructions.

• DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a

DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous
radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon­ventional way.

• Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-

ture Coeffi cient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service
technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one
replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.

4-2 General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

• Keep the area around the SuperWorkstation 7037A-IL clean and free of clutter.

• The 7037A-IL weighs approximately 39 lbs (17.7 kg.) when fully loaded. When

lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread
out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift with your
legs. Don't use the handles (if installed) to lift the chassis; the handles should
only be used to pull the server out of the rack.

• Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-

moved away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be
stepped on.

• While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and

unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or
be pulled into a cooling fan.

• Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal

conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact
with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.

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• After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure

it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections
have been made.

4-3 ESD Precautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical
charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to
neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic com ponents and printed
circuit boards. The following measures are generally suffi cient to neutralize this
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

• Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags

until ready for use.

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic

bag.

• Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may

retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.

• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,

memory modules or contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not

in use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.

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4-4 Operating Precautions

Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the system
is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can
occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery

LITHIUM BATTERY

BATTERY HOLDER

Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a
damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not
discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfi ll. Please comply with the
regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose
of your used battery properly.

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Chapter 5

Advanced Serverboard Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to connect the data and power cables and
install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described.
A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference.

5-1 Handling the Serverboard

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam­age to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very carefully
(see previous chapter). To prevent the serverboard from bending, keep one hand
under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following measures
are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from electric static discharge.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent Electrostatic Discharge.

• Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic

bag.

• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,

memory modules or gold contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic

bags when not in use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.

Unpacking

The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis­charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static
protected.

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5-2 Connecting Cables

Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the
board. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel
and the power cables.

Connecting Data Cables

The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully
routed to prevent them from blocking the fl ow of cooling air that moves through
the system from front to back. If you need to disconnect any of these cables, you
should take care to keep them routed as they were originally after reconnecting
them (make sure the red wires connect to the pin 1 locations). The following data
cables (with their locations noted) should be connected. (See the layout on page
5-9 for connector locations.)

• SATA drive data cables (I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA5)

• Control Panel cable (JF1)

• SGPIO cable (T-SGPIO1, T-SGPIO2)

Important! Make sure the the cables do not come into contact with the fans.

Connecting Power Cables

The X9DAL-i has a 24-pin primary power supply connector (J22) for connection to
the ATX power supply. In addition, two 8-pin secondary power connectors (JPWR1
and JPWR2) must also be connected to your power supply. See Section 5-9 for
power connector pin defi nitions.

Connecting the Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1
for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators.

All JF1 wires have been bundled into a single ribbon cable to simplify this connec­tion. Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the board. The other
end connects to the Control Panel PCB board, located just behind the system status
LEDs on the chassis. See Chapter 5 for details and pin descriptions.

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Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins

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Ground

NMI

X

Power LED

HDD LED

NIC1 LED

NIC2 LED

OH/Fan Fail LED

PWR Fail LED

Ground

Ground

2

1

X

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

Reset

PWR

Reset Button

Power Button

5-3 I/O Ports

The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See
Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

Figure 5-2. I/O Ports

5
4

11

13

8

1

3
2

1. COM1 Port 9. MIC In

2. USB 2.0 Port 0 10. Line Out

3. USB 2.0 Port 1 11. Line In

4. USB 2.0 Port 2 12. Gb LAN 1 Port

5. USB 2.0 Port 3 13. CGb LAN 2 Port

6. SPDIF Out 14. USB 3.0 Port 0 (or USB keyboard/mouse)

7. Surround Out 15. USB 3.0 Port 1 (or USB keyboard/mouse)

8. CEN/LFE Out 16. PS/2 Keyboard or Mouse

10

7
6

9

12

16

15
14

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5-4 Processor and Heatsink Installation

When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on
the label area of the fan.

Notes:

• Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re-

moving or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the
processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.

• If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certifi ed multi-

directional heatsink only.

• Make sure to install the serverboard into the chassis before you install the CPU

heatsinks.

• When receiving a serverboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that

the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent;
otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.

• Refer to the Sup ermi cro web s ite for upd ates on CPU su ppor t.

Installing an LGA 1356 Processor

1. Press the socket clip to release
the load plate covering the CPU
socket from its locked position.

2. Gently lift the socket clip to open
the load plate.

3. Hold the plastic cap at its north
and south center edges to remove
it from the CPU socket.

4. After removing the plastic cap,
hold the CPU at the north and
south center edges with your
thumb and index fi nger,.

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5. Align the CPU key, which is a semi­circle cutout, against the socket
key, which is the notch below the
gold color dot on the side of the
socket.

6. Align pin 1 of the CPU against pin 1
of the CPU socket.

7. Once both CPU and the socket are
aligned, carefully lower the CPU
straight down into the socket. (To
avoid damaging the CPU or the
socket, do not rub the CPU against
the surface of the socket or its
pins.)

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8. With the CPU inside the socket,
inspect the four corners of the CPU
to make sure that the CPU is prop­erly installed.

9. Once the CPU is securely seated
on the socket, lower the CPU load
plate to the socket.

10. Use your thumb to gently push the
socket clip down to the clip lock.

Warning: Please save t he plastic ca p.
The ser verboa rd must be ship ped with
the plastic cap properly installed to
protect t he CPU soc ket pins. Shipm ent
without the plastic cap properly installed
will cause damage to the socket pins.

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Installation and Removal of the Heatsink

Installing the Heatsink

Heatsinks are optional on the 7037A-IL.

1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the
heatsink or the CPU die; the required
amount has already been applied.

2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so
that the four mounting holes are aligned
with those on the retention mechanism.

Screw #1

3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1
and the #2 screws) until just snug (do not
over-tighten the screws, which may dam­age the CPU.)

4. Finish the installation by fully tightening all
four screws.

Uninstalling the Heatsink

Warning: We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink.
However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow these
instructions to avoid damaging the CPU or the CPU socket.

1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws
in the sequence shown in the picture on
the right.

Screw #2

2. Hold the heatsink as shown in the picture
on the right and gently wriggle to loosen
it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive
force when doing this!)

3. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it
from the CPU socket.

4. Clean the surface of the CPU and the
heatsink to get rid of the old thermal
grease. Reapply the proper amount of
thermal grease before you re-install the
heatsink.

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Screw #1

Screw #4

Screw #3

Screw #2