Supero 5037MR, H8TRF, SUPERSERVER Super Microcloud 5037MR-H8TRF User Manual

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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 5037MR-H8TRF.

Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Preface

The SuperServer 5037MR-H8TRF is an 8-node, Microcloud

on the SC938BH-R1K62B 3U chassis and eight X9SRD-F motherboards.

TM

server system based

Manual Organization

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 Super X9SRD-F motherboard and

the SC938BH-R1K62B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the server 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.

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 5037MR-H8TRF.

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Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9SRD-F 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 SC938BH-R1K62B 3U server

chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing,

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: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix B: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

Rear I/O Ports ................................................................................................. 1-2

Graphics .......................................................................................................... 1-2

IPMI ................................................................................................................. 1-3

Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3

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

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

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

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 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 ............................................................................. 2-2

Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2

Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2

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

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

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

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

Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3

2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-4

Locking Tabs ................................................................................................... 2-5

Releasing the Inner Rail ................................................................................. 2-5

Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis ....................................................... 2-6

Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack ............................................................ 2-7

Standard Chassis Installation ......................................................................... 2-8

Optional Quick Installation Method ................................................................. 2-9

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2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup ................................................................. 2-10

2-6 Preparing to Power On ................................................................................. 2-12

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

Power Button/LED ........................................................................................... 3-1

3-3 LEDs ................................................................................................................ 3-2

Power Failure LED .......................................................................................... 3-2

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

3-5 Node LEDs ...................................................................................................... 3-3

Power Button and LED ................................................................................... 3-4

UIO Button and LED ....................................................................................... 3-4

Failure LED ..................................................................................................... 3-4

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

5-4 I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 5-2

5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................ 5-3

Installing an LGA 2011 Processor ................................................................... 5-3

Installing a CPU Heatsink ............................................................................... 5-6

5-6 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-7

How to Install Memory .................................................................................... 5-7

Memory Support .............................................................................................. 5-7

Installing and Removing DIMMs ..................................................................... 5-8

Memory Population Guidelines ....................................................................... 5-9

5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards .............................................................................. 5-9

5-8 Motherboard Details .......................................................................................5-11

X9SRD-F Quick Reference ........................................................................... 5-12

5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-13

5-10 I/O Port Defi nitions ....................................................................................... 5-14

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5-11 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-15

5-12 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-18

5-13 SATA Drive Connections ............................................................................... 5-19

5-14 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-19

Supero Doctor III ........................................................................................... 5-20

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

6-2 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 6-2

6-3 Corresponding Nodes, Fans and Hard Drives ................................................ 6-3

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

6-5 Removing and Installing the Backplane .......................................................... 6-7

Removing the Backplane and Fan Bracket Assembly .................................... 6-7

Removing the Backplane from the Fan Bracket ............................................. 6-8

Installing the Backplane onto the Fan Bracket ............................................... 6-9

Installing the Backplane and Fan Bracket Assembly .................................... 6-10

6-6 Removing and Installing Motherboard Nodes ................................................6-11

6-7 Installing an Air Shroud ................................................................................. 6-12

6-8 System Fans ................................................................................................. 6-13

6-9 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 6-14

Power Supply Replacement .......................................................................... 6-14

Chapter 7 BIOS

7-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 4-1

Starting BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................. 4-1

How To Change the Confi guration Data ......................................................... 4-1

How to Start the Setup Utility ......................................................................... 4-2

7-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 4-2

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

7-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 4-19

7-5 IPMI Settings ................................................................................................. 4-21

7-6 Boot Settings ................................................................................................. 4-23

7-7 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 4-25

7-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 4-26

Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 5037MR-H8TRF is an eight node, MicrocloudTM server system

comprised of two main subsystems: the SC938BH-R1K62B 3U chassis and eight

X9SRD-F motherboards. Please refer to our web site for information on operating

systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 5037MR-H8TRF (www.supermicro.

com).

In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components have

been included with the 5037MR-H8TRF, as listed below:

• Four chassis fans (FAN-0133L4)

• One passive heatsink, each node (SNK-P0047PS+)

• One air shroud, each node (MCP-310-93803-0B)

• One riser card, each node (RSC-RR1U-E8)

• SATA Accessories

One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-938H)

Sixteen hot-swap hard drive carriers (MCP-220-00094-0B)

• One rail kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)

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1-2 Motherboard Features

The 5037MR-H8TRF includes a total of eight X9SRD-F single processor moth-

erboards, which are based on the Intel C602J PCH chipset. Below are the main

features of the X9SRD-F. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

Each X9SRD-F supports a single Intel E5-2600 Series processor in an LGA 2011

socket. Please refer to the motherboard description pages on our web site for a

complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X9SRD-F has four DIMM slots that can support up to 128 GB of ECC LV/LR/R/

UDIMM DDR3-1600/1333/1066/800 memory. This equates to a maximum of 1024

GB for the system. Memory modules of the same size and speed should be used.

See Chapter 5 for details.

SATA

A SATA controller is integrated into the chipset to provide a six-port SATA subsystem.

Two of these are for SATA 3.0 (ports SATA0/1) and the rest support SATA 2.0. The

SATA drives are hot-swappable units.

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

swap capability and RAID function of the SATA drives.

Rear I/O Ports

The rear I/O panel includes one KVM connector, an IPMI port, a power LED and

buttons for UID (Unit Identifi cation) and power.

Graphics

There is no onboard graphics controller on the X9SRD-F. A VGA port is included

on the KVM connector.

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IPMI

IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a hardware-level interface speci-

fi cation that provides remote access, monitoring and administration for Supermicro

server platforms. IPMI allows server administrators to view a server’s hardware

status remotely, receive an alarm automatically if a failure occurs, and power cycle

a system that is non-responsive.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni-

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

overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

Figure 1-1. Intel C602J Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

(*:Default)

DIMMC

Up to *1600/1866MHz

DIMMD

Up to *1600/1866MHz

PCIe x8 SLOT

PCIe x8 SLOT (Micro LP)

2 SATA PORTS (MB)

2 SATA PORTS (BP)

2 SATA PORTS (BP)

FLASH
SPI 64Mb

DDR3 (CHC)

DDR3 (CHD)

PCIe3.0_x8

8GT/s

PCIe3.0_x8

8GT/s

USB2.0

480Mbps

SATA-II

300MB/s

SATA-II

300MB/s

SATA-III

600MB/s

SPI

HEALTH
INFO

*Sandy Bridge EP

/

Ivy Bridge

5GT/s

x4 DMI II

Patsburg-J

PCH

NCT6776F
LPC I/O

DDR3 (CHA)

Up to *1600/1866MHz

DDR3 (CHB)

Up to *1600/1866MHz

USB2.0

480Mbps

USB2.0

480Mbps

PCI32

LPC

TPM1.2
Header

HERMON WPCM450
WINBOND

RTL8201F
PHY

DIMMA

DIMMB

USB Header (2 ports)

RMII

FLASH
SPI 128Mb

JKVM

USB x 2

VGA

COM1

(For BMC update BIOS only)

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC938BH-R1K62B

server chassis.

System Power

The SC938BH-R1K62B features a redundant (two separate power modules) 1620W

high-effi ciency power supply. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace

a failed power supply without shutting down the system.

Front Control Panel

The control panel on the 5037MR-H8TRF features a power button/LED, a power fail

LED and eight LEDs to indicate the status of each node in the system.

Cooling System

The SC938BH-R1K62B chassis includes four 8-cm fans located behind the back-

plane. Each fan is associated with and controlled by two nodes. Each node also

has an air shroud to channel the airfl ow from the system fans to effi ciently cool the

components that generate the most heat. See Chapter 6 for details.

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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: [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 Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan

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

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 5037MR-H8TRF 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 processors and memory preinstalled. If

your system is not already fully integrated with a motherboard, processors, 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 5037MR-H8TRF 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 5037MR-H8TRF.

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.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The 5037MR-H8TRF may have come with hardware to mount the system into

a server rack. If mounting to a rack with the rail kit, follow the steps in the order

given to complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please

read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined

in the sections that follow.

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Choosing a Setup Location

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

completely (~25 inches) and 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

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

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

acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display

Units.

Warnings and Precautions!

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

rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

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

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

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

work up.

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

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

power failure.

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• Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-

ing them.

• 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 Installing the System into a Rack

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

rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean

that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided. You

should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are

using. Note: This rail will fi t a rack between 26.5" and 36.4" deep.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each

assembly consists of three sections: An inner chassis rail that secures directly to

the chassis, an outer rail that secures to the rack, and a middle rail, which extends

from the outer rail. These assemblies are specifi cally designed for the left and right

side of the chassis.

Rail Assembly

(Shown with Rails

Retracted)

This Side Faces

Outward

Figure 2-1. Identifying the Outer, Middle and Inner Rails

Outer Rail

Middle Rail

Locking Tab

Inner Rail

(Left Rail Assembly Shown)

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Locking Tabs

Each inner rail has a locking tab. This tab locks the chassis into place when installed

and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully

extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of

the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing.

Releasing the Inner Rail

Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails

1. Identify the left and right outer rail assemblies as described on the previous

page.

2. Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated

below.

3. Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the remaining outer rail.

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1

2

1

3

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Figure 2-2. Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail

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Figure 2-3. Installing the Inner Rails

Inner Rails

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3

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Figure 2-4. Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis

Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis

Installing the Inner Rails

1. Confi rm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identifi ed.

2. Place the inner rail fi rmly against the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks

on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail.

3. Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks

into the locked position, which secures the inner rail to the chassis.

4. Secure the inner rail to the chassis with the screws provided.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for the other inner rail.

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1

2

1

3

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Figure 2-5. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails

Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack

Installing the Outer Rails

1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail.

2. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail.

3. Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of

the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack, as

illustrated above.

4. Pull out the rear of the outer rail, adjusting the length until it fi ts within the

posts of the rack.

5. Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear

of the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the

rear of the rack.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the remaining outer rail.

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Ball-Bearing

Shuttle

Figure 2-6. Installing the Chassis into a Rack

Standard Chassis Installation

1. Confi rm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis.

2. Confi rm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack.

3. Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the

ball-bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail.

4. Align the chassis inner rails with the front of the middle rails.

5. Slide the inner rails on the chassis into the middle rails, keeping the pressure

even on both sides, until the locking tab of the inner rail clicks into the front of

the middle rail, locking the chassis into the fully extended position.

6. Depress the locking tabs of both sides at the same time and push the chassis

all the way into the rear of the rack.

7. If necessary for security purposes, use screws to secure the chassis handles

to the front of the rack.

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Optional Quick Installation Method

The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a

rack.

1. Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously described on page 2-6.

2. Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page 2-7.

3. Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail.

4. Install the chassis onto the middle rail as described in the previous section.

Note that these fi gures are for illustrative purposes only. Servers should always be

installed to racks from the bottom up.

Figure 2-7. Installing the Chassis into a Rack

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2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup

After setting up the the system, you may need to open the unit to make sure all the

connections have been made.

Note: Before operating the system for the fi rst time, it is important to remove the

protective fi lm covering the ventilation openings on the top of the chassis. These

vents provide proper ventilation and cooling for the system.

Removing the Chassis Cover and Protective Film

1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source.

2. Remove the three screws that secure the top cover onto the chassis as il-

lustrated in Figure 2-8.

3. Lift the top cover up and off the chassis.

4. Peel off the protective fi lm covering the top cover and the top of the chassis

5. Check that all ventilation openings on the top cover and the top of the chassis

are clear and unobstructed.

Checking the Components and Setup

1. You may have a processor already installed into each of the motherboards.

Each processor should have its own heatsink attached. See Chapter 5 for

instructions on processor and heatsink installation.

2. Your server may have come with system memory already installed. Make

sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding system

memory, refer to Chapter 5.

3. If desired, you can install add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for

details on installing PCI add-on cards.

4. Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking

the chassis airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

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Remove Film

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From Vents

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Figure 2-8. Accessing the Inside of the System

Remove Three

2

1

Screws

3

1

Warning: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server

without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow

proper airfl ow and prevent overheating.

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2-6 Preparing to Power On

Checking the Drives

1. Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have hard

drives already installed. If you need to install hard drives, please refer to

Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

1. Airfl ow is provided by four 8-cm hot-swap system fans working in conjunction

with air shrouds on each node. The system component layout was carefully

designed to promote suffi cient airfl ow through the chassis.

2. Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they

do not block the airfl ow generated by the fans. Keep this in mind when you

reroute them after working on the system.

Providing Power

1. Plug the AC power cords into a high-quality power strip that offers protection

from electrical noise and power surges.

2. It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

3. Finally, depress the power on button on the front of the chassis.

Warning: Except for short periods of time while swapping nodes, do not

operate the server with the node bays empty. In the unlikely event of a

node failure, remove the failed node and replace it with the dummy node

that was included with the system..

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Chapter 3: System Interface

Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

LEDs are included on the control panel, the serverboard nodes and on the drive

carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system. The

SC938 features four separate control panels on the handles of the chassis to

control the nodes.

This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate re-

sponse you may need to take.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

Power Button/LED

The main power button on the control panel functions as both an on/off switch and

as an LED. The LED illuminates green when powered-on and is not illuminated

when powered-off.

• A quick press of less than fi ve seconds will sequentially power-on all of the

nodes in order from one to eight.

• Pressing the button for longer than fi ve seconds will sequentially power-

down the nodes in order from one to eight.

Turning off system power with this button removes the main power, but keeps

standby power supplied to the system. Therefore, you must completely unplug

system from any power source before servicing the chassis. This does not apply

to hot-swappable hard drives, serverboard nodes and system fans.

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3-3 LEDs

Power Failure LED

This red LED is illuminated only when a power failure occurs. The LED will illuminate

when any node is powered-on and one of the power supplies fails. This LED is off

during normal operation.

Node Status LEDs

The SC938 control panel features eight numbered node status LEDs, which indicate

the status of each serverboard node.

Figure 3-1. Node Status LEDs

LED Appearance Description

Solid Green The node is powered on and operating normally

Blinking Green The node is in the process of shutting down

Solid Red The node is detecting an overheated condition

1Hz Blinking Red The node is detecting a fan failure

.25Hz Blinking Red The node is detecting a power failure

Solid Blue The node local UID is on

1Hz Blinking Blue The node remote UID is on

No Illumination The node is powered-down

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3-4 Hard Drive Carrier LEDs

The hard drives ued in the SC938 chassis are installed in drive carriers. Each drive

carrier has two LEDs located on the front of the carrier.

• Green: Each drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this LED indicates

drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on

and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

• Red: Indicates a drive failure. If one of the drives fail, you should also be notifi ed

by your system management software.

Figure 3-2. Hard Drive Carrier LEDs

Hard Drive Carrier LEDs

3-5 Node LEDs

Individual LEDS are located on the back of each serverboard node on the rear of

the chassis.

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Figure 3-3. Rear Node LED Indicators

Power Button

and LED

(Green)

UIO Button

and LED

(Blue)

Failure LED

(Red)

Power Button and LED

This button will power on the node individually. It is illuminated green when the node

is powered on, it is off (unilluminated ) when the node is powered off.

UIO Button and LED

This button is used to identify the node within the system. It is illuminated blue when

activated, it is off when inactive.

Failure LED

This LED is illuminated red when a failure has occurred and off during normal opera-

tion. If illuminated, check that the two corresponding hard drives are fully inserted

into their bays with their handles completely pushed in. Check also that the fan is

operating properly and that the node is fully inserted into its bay.

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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 SuperServer 5037MR-H8TRF 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 motherboard, memory modules

and fl oppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should fi rst power down the

system with the operating system fi rst and then unplug the power cords of all

the power supply units in the system.

• 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 neces-

sary.

• 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 static electrical discharge as protection

from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifi cally

designed as electrical insulators.

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

plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

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

battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1).

This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recom-

mended 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 uncon-

ventional 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 SuperServer 5037MR-H8TRF clean and free of clutter.

• The SuperServer 5037MR-H8TRF weighs approximately 62.2 lbs. (28.3 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.

• 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 motherboard 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 motherboard.

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4-4 Operating Precautions

Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5037MR-

H8TRF 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

THUM TTER

TTER HOER

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 Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5

Advanced Motherboard Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to connect the data and power cables and

install add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are also described.

A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference.

Remember to completely close the chassis when you have fi nished working with

the server to better cool and protect the system.

5-1 Handling the Motherboard

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam-

age to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very carefully

(see previous chapter). To prevent the motherboard 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

(ESD).

• 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 motherboard, 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 motherboard.

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Unpacking

The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis-

charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static

protected.

5-2 Motherboard Installation

The X9SRD-F motherboards have been preinstalled into carriers to simplify install-

ing and removing the nodes from the SC938H-R1620B chassis. The motherboards

should remain in these carriers at all times. If a failed node needs to be returned

for repair or replacement, the motherboard is to be shipped assebled in its carrier

and not by itself. See Chapter 6 for instructions on installing and removing the

motherboard nodes from the chassis.

5-3 Connecting Cables

The 5037MR-H8TRF server was designed as a cableless system. As a result, all

power and data connections to the motherboard nodes are made whenever a node

is installed into its bay in the chassis. This covers the main power connection, the

control panel connections and the data and power connections for the SATA drives.

5-4 I/O Ports

The I/O ports are located at the back of the motherboard node. See Figure 5-1

below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

Figure 5-1. I/O Ports

2

1

3

4

1 KVM Port 3 UID Button

2 IPMI Port 4 Power Button and LED

I/O Ports

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OPEN 1st

WARNING!

OPEN 1st

WARNING!

5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink

Caution: Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package. Always

remove the power cord fi rst before adding, removing or changing any hardware

components.

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 motherboard into the chassis before you install the

CPU heatsinks.

• When receiving a motherboard 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 Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support.

Installing an LGA 2011 Processor

Follow the procedure below to install

a CPU.

1. There are two levers on the LGA

2011 socket. First press and re-

lease the load lever labeled 'Open

1st'.

2. Press the second load lever

labeled 'Close 1st' to release the

load plate from its locked position.

Press down on

Pull lever away
from the socket

the lever labeled

'Close 1st'

WARNING!

OPEN 1st

WARNING!

OPEN 1st

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WARNING!

OPEN

1st

WARNING!

3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st'

fully retracted, gently push down

on the 'Open 1st' lever to open

the load plate. Lift the load plate

to open it completely.

4. Using your thumb and the index

fi nger, remove the 'WARNING'

plastic cap from the socket.

5. Use your thumb and index fi nger

to hold the CPU by its edges.

Align the CPU keys, which are

semi-circle cutouts, against the

socket keys.

6. Once they are aligned, carefully

lower the CPU straight down

into the socket. (Do not drop the

CPU on the socket. Do not move

the CPU horizontally or vertically

and do not rub the CPU against

any pins of the socket, which

may damage the CPU or the

socket.)

WARNING!

OPEN 1st

Gently push
down to pop
the load plate
open.

WARNING!

Socket Keys

CPU Keys

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OPEN 1st

OPEN 1st

Caution: You can only install the CPU to the socket in one direction. Make sure

that the CPU is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate. If it

doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open

the load plate again and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.

7. With the CPU in the socket, inspect

the four corners of the CPU to make

Gently close

the load plate.

sure that they are fl ush with the

socket.

8. Close the load plate. Lock the lever

labeled 'Close 1st', then lock the

lever labeled 'Open 1st'. Use your

thumb to gently push the load levers

down until the lever locks.

Push down and lock the

level labeled 'Close 1st'.

OPEN 1st

Lever Lock

OPEN 1st

Push down
and lock the
lever labeled

'Open 1st'.

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Installing a CPU Heatsink

1. Remove power from the system

and unplug the AC power cord

from the power supply.

2. Do not apply any thermal grease

to the heatsink or the CPU die;

the required amount has already

been applied.

3. Place the heatsink on top of the

CPU so that the four mounting

holes are aligned with those on

the (preinstalled) heatsink reten-

tion mechanism.

4. Screw in two diagonal screws

(i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws)

until just snug. Do not fully

tighten the screws or you may

damage the CPU.)

5. Add the two remaining screws

then fi nish the installation by fully

tightening all four screws.

Removing the Heatsink

1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence

as show in the picture above.

2. Hold the heatsink and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do

not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink!!)

3. Once the heatsink is loose, 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 on the surface before you

re-install a heatsink.

Note: see Chapter 6 for details on installing the air shroud.

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5-6 Installing Memory

CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM

modules to prevent any possible damage.

How to Install Memory

1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with

DIMMA1, then DIMMB1, DIMMC1, DIMMD1. Pay attention to the notch along

the bottom of the module to prevent incorrect installation.

2. Insert each DIMM module vertically push down until it and snaps into place.

Repeat to install more memory, if needed. See instructions on the next page.

Memory Support

Each X9SRD-F supports up to 128GB of unbuffered DDR3 ECC LV/LR/R/UDIMM

1333/1600 MHz in 4 DIMM slots.. Please refer to the product page on our web site

for possible updates to memory support.

Figure 5-2. Installing and Removing DIMMs

DIMMA1

LED5

A

UID

JUIDB1

C

1

3

JPEW1

1

1

JKVM1

IPMI_LAN

C

LED4

SW1

LED6

A

A

2

JWP1

JWP1:Write Protect

JPCIE2

3

JIPT2

C

OFF:DISABLE

SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

2-3 STBY POWER
1-2 MAIN POWER
JPEW1:PCIE2 SLOT

B

JPB1

2-3:DISABLE

1-2:ENABLE

JPB1:BMC

1

JI2C2 ON:ENABLE

JI2C1\

JI2C2

JI2C1

J66

2-3:DISABLE
1-2:ENABLE

VGA

JPG1

1

2-3:NMI

Watch Dog

1-2:RST

JWD1:

JWD1
JPG1

1

1

3

+

JPCIE1

REV:1.01

X9SRD-F

MICRO-LP PCI-E 3.0 X8

1

JPME1

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

JPME2 1-2:NORMAL

1

7

1

3

JPME2

1

T-SGPIO2

8

2

JSD1

3

SATA DOM POWER
JSD1:

I-SATA5

I-SATA4

U43

J67

1

DESIGNED IN USA

OPEN 1st

CLOSE 1st

BT1

2

2-3:ME RECOVERY

1-2:NORMAL
JPME1

1

JUSB2

USB2/3

JTPM1:TPM/PORT80

JTPM1

2

1

3

P1-DIMMD1

P1-DIMMC1

Image rotated 90

BAR CODE

CPU1

◦

P1-DIMMA1

P1-DIMMB1

DIMMB1

2:DATA

1:CLK

3:GND

JVR1:

1

JVR1

1

FAN1

J93

DIMMD1

DIMMC1

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Installing and Removing DIMMs

Position the DIMM module's

bottom key so that it aligns

with the receptive point on

the slot.

Notches

Push a lock/release tab to the

release position. Make sure

that the side notches of the

DIMM module aligns with the

lock/release tab of the slot as

it is pressed in.

Insert the DIMM module verti-

cally and press down until the

module snaps into place.

Release

Release

Lock/Release Tabs

Press Down

When the module is prop-

erlly inserted, the lock/re-

lease tabs will automatically

secure the DIMM module,

locking it into place.

To Remove:

Use your thumbs to gently

push the lock/release tabs

near both ends of the module.

This should release it from the

slot. Pull the DIMM module

upwards.

Lock

Release

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Memory Population Guidelines

When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the fol-

lowing order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMC1 and DIMMD1.

• Always use DDR3 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed.

• Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed

of the slowest DIMM.

• The motherboard will support one or three DIMM modules installed. For best

memory performance, install DIMM modules in pairs.

Recommended Population (Balanced)

DIMMA1 Slot DIMMB1 Slot DIMMC1 Slot DIMMD1 Slot Total System Memory

2GB 2GB 4GB

2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 8GB

4GB 4GB 8GB

4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 16GB

8GB 8GB 16GB

8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 32GB

16GB 16GB 32GB

16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 64GB

32GB 32GB 64GB

32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 128GB

5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards

The 5037MR-H8TRF supports one low-profi le PCI card in each of the eight nodes.

To install an expansion card, follow the instructions below.

Installing an Add-on Card

1. Power-down the node using that node's individual power button and remove it

as described in Chapter 6.

2. Open the PCI slot clip and remove the PCI slot shield.

3. Open the PCI slot clip in the rear of the motherboard node.

4. Remove the PCI slot shield.

5. Insert the expansion card into the riser card which is pre-installed on the

motherboard (if desired the riser card may be removed from the motherboard

by removing the riser card screw)

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6. Slide the expansion cards bracket into the PCI card slot and fi t it with the

opening in the rear of the node.

7. Close the PCI card slot clip to secure the expansion card.

Note: The PCI slot shields protect the motherboard and its components from EMI

and aid in proper ventilation, so make sure there is always a shield covering each

unused slot.

Expansion Card

PCI Slot

Bracket

Riser Card

Figure 5-3: Installing an Expanion Card

Note: The node and motherboard shown above are examples. Your actual node

and motherboard may vary from those illustrated.

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Figure 5-4. X9SRD-F Layout

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MICRO LP

JPB1

SPKR1

JPG1

JWD1

JPME1

JTPM1

JUSB2

BATT

PWR BTN/LED

LED6

UID BUTTON

2

JPCIE1

MICRO-LP PCI-E 3.0 X8

REV:1.01

X9SRD-F

JPME1

1

2-3:ME RECOVERY

1-2:NORMAL

JPME1

3

2

1

2

1

JTPM1:TPM/PORT80

JUSB2

USB2/3

JTPM1

P1-DIMMC1

P1-DIMMD1

BT1

IPMI

JKVM1

LED5

C

UID

C

JUIDB1

A

LED6

SW1

A

LED4

C

JKVM1

IPMI_LAN

A

LED5

JIPT2

JWP1:Write Protect

1
1

JPEW1

JWP1

1

3

3

JPCIE2

LED4

JWP1

JPEW1

JPB1:BMC
1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

JPB1

3

J66

1

+

1

JWD1

JPG1

1

JWD1:
Watch Dog
1-2:RST
2-3:NMI

VGA

JPG1

1-2:ENABLE

2-3:DISABLE

B

JI2C1

JSD1

J67

1

SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

2-3 STBY POWER

1-2 MAIN POWER

JPEW1:PCIE2 SLOT

SLOT1

JBT1

OFF:DISABLE

JI2C2 ON:ENABLE

JI2C1\

1

JI2C1

JI2C2

1

2

I-SATA4

T-SGPIO2
8

7

1

1

3

JSD1:

SATA DOM POWER

JSD1

2-3:ME MANUFACTURING MODE

3

JPME2

JPME2 1-2:NORMAL

I-SATA5

U43

JI2C2

I-SATA4

T-SGPIO2

JPME2

I-SATA5

DIMMC1
DIMMD1

CLOSE 1st

DIMMB1

CPU

DIMMA1

OPEN 1st

BAR CODE

CPU1

DESIGNED IN USA

P1-DIMMB1

P1-DIMMA1

1

FAN1

1

JVR1

1:CLK

JVR1:

2:DATA

3:GND

J93

48 28

IF +PWR

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X9SRD-F Quick Reference

MICRO LP SLOT PCI-E (Micro LP Slot)

SPKR1 Internal Speaker / Buzzer

JTPM1

JUSB2 USB Header (USB 2/3)

I-SATA4 / I-SATA5 Internal SATA Ports

JSD1 SATA Disk On Module (DOM) Power Connector

T-SGPIO2 Serial Link General Purpose Header

DIMMA1~DIMMD1 DIMM Memory Slots

IF + PWR Back Panel Edge Connector (SATA/Power)

BATT Onboard Battery

SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 x 8 Slot

LED4 IPMI Heartbeat (Green: Blinking = Normal)

LED5 System/Fan Fail LED

JKVM1 USB / VGA / UART Interface

IPMI RJ45 IPMI Port

LED6 Unit ID LED

UID BUTTON Unit ID Button

PWR BTN/LED Power Button and LED

Jumper Description Default Setting

JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Header

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPG1 Onboard VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JWD1

JPME1 ME Recovery Mode Select Pins 2-3 (Disabled)

JPME2 ME Manufacture Mode Pins 2-3 (Disabled)

JPWP1 BIOS Write Protect Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPEW1 PCI-E Vaux Select

JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-11

JI2C1, JI2C2 SMB to PCI Slots See Section 5-11

Watch Dog Timer RST/NMI
Selection

Pins 1-2 (Reset)

Pins 1-2 (Normal, 3.3V Power
Plane)

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5-9 Connector Defi nitions

IF + POWER

This edge connector, located on the opposite end of the motherboard from the I/O

back panel, is used to connect the motherboard to the backplane of the server

chassis. Through this connector, the motherboard will receive its power and com-

municate with the rest of the system (hard drives, warning lamps, etc).

TPM Header

This header is used to connect a

Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which

is available from a third-party vendor.

A TPM is a security device that allows

encryption and authentication of hard

drives. It enables the motherboard to

deny access if the TPM associated

with the hard drive is not installed in

the system. See the table on the right

for pin defi nitions.

T-SGPIO (T-SGPIO2)

One T-SGPIO (Serial-Link General

Purpose Input/Output) header is

supported on the motherboard. This

header is used to communicate with

the enclosure management chip in

the system. See the table on the right

for pin defi nitions. Refer to the board

layout below for the location of the

header.

Trusted Platform Module Header

Pin Defi nitions

Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition

1 LCLK 2 GND

3 LFRAME 4 No Pin

5 LRESET 6 VCC5

7 LAD3 8 LAD2

9 VCC3 10 LAD1

11 LAD0 12 GND

13 RSV0 14 RSV1

15 SB3V 16 SERIRQ

17 GND 18 CLKRUN

19 LPCPD 20 RSV2

Serial_Link-SGPIO

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition Pin Defi nition

1NC 2 NC

3 Ground 4 DATA Out

5 Load 6 Ground

7 Clock 8 NC

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB

2~3) are located on the on the moth-

erboard. These are available on a

header. There are also two ports

(USB 0/1) available through the KVM

port (Cables are not included). See the

table on the right for pin defi nitions.

USB Header

Pin Defi nitions

Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition

1 +5V 6 +5V

2 USB_PN 7 USB_PN

3 USB_PP 8 USB_PP

4 Ground 9 Ground

5 NA 10 Key

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SATA DOM Power (JWF1)

The SATA DOM Power on JWF1 is used

to supply power to SATA Disk-on-Module

(DOM) solid-state storage devices.

5-10 I/O Port Defi nitions

KVM Port

The KVM port supports two USB devices

and VGA and UART interfaces. Please

attach a compatible KVM connector/

switch to this port.

IPMI Port

A dedicated IPMI LAN port is located

next to the KVM port to provide dedi-

cated network connection for IPMI 2.0.

This port accepts RJ45 type cables.

Power Button & LED

A Power Button and LED is located right

next to the IPMI port. Push this button

to turn on the motherboard. When lit, it

indicates that this particular motherboard

is turned on.

UID Button

The Unit ID (UID) Button is used in

conjunction with the UID switch in front

of the chassis and the UID LED located

next to it. When the switch is turned

on, the UID LED will turn on, making

pinpointing of the node from the front

or back panel easier, when servicing is

required for instance. See UID LED on

Chapter 2.

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5-11 Jumper Settings

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the mother-

board, jumpers can be used to choose

between optional settings. Jumpers

create shorts between two pins to

change the function of the connector.

Pin 1 is identifi ed with a square solder

pad on the printed circuit board. See

the motherboard layout pages for

jumper locations.

Note: On a two-pin jumper, "Closed"

means the jumper is on both pins and

"Open" means the jumper is either on

only one pin or completely removed.

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3 2 1

Connector

Pins

Jumper

3 2 1

Setting

CMOS Clear

JBT1 is used to clear CMOS (which will also clear any passwords). Instead of pins,

this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents

of CMOS.

To clear CMOS,

1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s). It is also recom-

mended that you remove the onboard battery from the motherboard.

2. With the power disconnected, short the CMOS pads with a metal object such

as a small screwdriver.

3. Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device).

4. Reconnect the power cord(s) and onboard battery and power on the system.

Note: Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.

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VGA Enable (JPG1)

JPG1 allows the user to enable the

onboard VGA connector (through the

KVM). Close pins 1~2 to enable the

VGA. The default setting is Enabled.

Watch Dog RST/NMI Selection
(JWD1)

Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system moni-

tor that can reboot the system when a

software application hangs. Close pins

1~2 to reset the system if an applica-

tion hangs. Close pins 2~3 to generate

a non-maskable interrupt signal for

the application that hangs. See the

table on the right for jumper settings.

Watch Dog must also be enabled in

the BIOS.

VGA Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Defi nition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Defi nition

Pins 1-2 Reset

Pins 2-3 NMI

Open Disabled

SMB (I

2

C) Bus to PCI Slots (JI2C1/

JI2C2)

Jumpers JI

2

C1 and JI2C2 allow you to

connect the System Management Bus

(SMB) to the PCI-E slots. The default

setting is set to Disabled. See the

table on the right for jumper settings.

BMC Enable/Disable (JPB1)

Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable the

embedded BMC (Baseboard Manage-

ment Controller) to provide IPMI 2.O/

KVM support on the motherboard.

See the table on the right for jumper

settings..

I2C to PCI-Slots

Jumper Settings

Jumper Defi nition

On Enabled

Off Disabled (Default)

BMC Enable

Jumper Settings

Pin# Defi nition

1-2 Enabled (default)

2-3 Disabled

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ME Recovery (JPME1)

When enabled, Intel ME Recovery

(JPME1) is used to update the ME

(Management Engine) fi rmware. When

disabled, the fi rmware is protected.

BIOS Recovery (JPME2)

When enabled, Intel ME Recovery

(JPME2) is used to update the BIOS

fi rmware. BIOS recovery is activated

when this feature is enabled.

ME Recovery

Jumper Settings

Pin# Defi nition

1-2 Enabled

2-3 Disabled (Default)

BIOS Recovery

Jumper Settings

Pin# Defi nition

1-2 Enabled

2-3 Disabled (Default)

BIOS Write Protect (JPWP1)

When enabled, The fi rmware is pro-

tected from being accidentally erased

or modifi ed.

PCI-E Vaux Select (JPEW1)

This jumper is used to select whether

the PCI-E 3.3Vaux is from the normal

3.3V power plane or dual 3.3V standby

power plane.

BIOS Write Protect

Jumper Settings

Pin# Defi nition

1-2 Enabled (Default)

2-3 Disabled

PCIE Vaux Select

Jumper Settings

Pin# Defi nition

1-2 Normal 3.3V Power Plane (Default)

2-3 Dual 3.3V Standby Power Plane

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5-12 Onboard Indicators

Dedicated IPMI LAN Port

A Dedicated IPMI LAN port is located

on the I/O back panel. The yellow LED

on the right indicates activity, while the

green LED on the left indicates the

speed of the connection. See the table

at right for more information.

IPMI Heartbeat LED

An IPMI Heartbeat LED is located at

LED4. When LED4 blinks, the IPMI

functions properly. Refer to the table

on the right for details. Also see the

layout below for the LED location.

Activity LEDLink LED

IPMI

LAN Link/Speed LED Indicator

LED Color Defi nition

Off No Connection or 10 Mbps

Green (On) 100 Mbps

IPMI Heartbeat LED Indicator

Blinking IPMI is ready for use

System/Fan Fail LED

LED5 indicates a system or fan

failure when illuminated. Please see

the table on the right for message

descriptions.

Unit ID LED

The Unit LED (LED6) is controlled by

the Unit ID Button. It enables the user

to pinpoint this par ticular motherboard

that may be in need of service. Turn

on the UID button in the front of the

chassis or on the motherboard's I/O

panel to identify the unit in need of

servicing.

System/Fan Fail LED Indicator

LED Color Defi nition

Off System Normal

Red (Solid) System Overheat

Red (Blinking) Fan Failure

Red (Blinking) Power Failure

Unit ID LED

LED Settings

On (Steady) Unit ID switch is on

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5-13 SATA Drive Connections

The SATA drive connections are made automatically when a drive is inserted into

its bay in the chassis. No cables are needed to make the power and data con-

nections.

5-14 Installing Software

After the hardware has been installed, you should fi rst install the operating system

and then the drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs

that came packaged with your motherboard.

Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme fi les

for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each

item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must

re-boot the system before moving on to the next item on the list. The bottom

icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.

Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

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Supero Doctor III

The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote

management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local

management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the

CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment

and operations of your system. Supero Doctor III displays crucial system information

such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status. See the Figure below

for a display of the Supero Doctor III interface.

Note: The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor III is ADMIN / AD-

MIN.

Note: When SuperDoctor III is fi rst installed, it adopts the temperature threshold

settings that have been set in BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds

must be made within Super Doctor, as the Super Doctor settings override the BIOS

settings. To set the BIOS temperature threshold settings again, you would fi rst need

to uninstall SuperDoctor III.

Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Health Information)

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Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control)

Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at: ftp://ftp.

supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download the SDIII User's

Guide at: <http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf>.

For Linux, we will recommend using Supero Doctor II.

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Chapter 6

Advanced Chassis Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte-

nance on the SC938H-R1620B chassis. For component installation, follow the steps

in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some

steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.

Tools Required: The only tool you will need to install components and perform

maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

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. The following measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment

from ESD damage.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static 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 motherboard, 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 motherboard.

• The person unpacking the system should be static protected.

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6-2 Removing the Chassis Cover

Remove Film

From Vents

4

1

Remove Three

2

1

Screws

3

1

Figure 6-1. Removing the Chassis Cover

IMPORTANT: Before operating the SC938H for the fi rst time, it is important to re-

move the protective fi lm covering the ventilation openings on the top of the chassis.

These vents provide proper ventilation and cooling for the system.

Removing the Chassis Cover and Protective Film

1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source.

2. Remove the three screws which secure the top cover to the chassis as il-

lustrated above.

3. Lift the top cover up and off the chassis.

4. Peel off the protective fi lm covering the top cover and the top of the chassis

5. Check that all ventilation openings on the top cover and the top of the chassis

are clear and unobstructed.

Warning: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server

without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow

proper airfl ow and prevent overheating.

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6-3 Corresponding Nodes, Fans and Hard Drives

The SC938H chassis contains eight individual motherboards contained in separate

nodes. Each node controls two hard drives and shares a fan with the node beside

it. Note that if a node is pulled out of the chassis, the hard drives associated with

that node will power-down.

Corresponding Nodes, Fans and HDDs

Node Fan HDDs

Node 1 Fan 1 HDDs A1 and A2

Node 2 Fan 1 HDDs B1 and B2

Node 3 Fan 2 HDDs C1 and C2

Node 4 Fan 2 HDDs D1 and D2

Node 5 Fan 3 HDDs E1 and E2

Node 6 Fan 3 HDDs F1 and F2

Node 7 Fan 4 HDDs G1 and G2

Node 8 Fan 4 HDDs H1 and H2

Figure 6-2. Corresponding Nodes, Fans and HDDs

Node 1

Node 2

Node 3

Node 4

Node 5

A

1

C

1

Fan 2

Fan 1

B

1

Fan 4

Fan 3

D

1

F

1

H

1

Node 6

Node 7

Node 8

E

1

G

1

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6-4 Removing and Installing Hard Drives

The SC938H features sixteen hot-swappable hard drives. These hard drives are

contained in drive carriers and may be removed without powering-down the system.

Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis

1. Press the release button on the drive carrier, which will extend the drive car-

rier handle.

2. Use the drive carrier handle to pull the drive out of the chassis.

Figure 6-3. Removing a Hard Drive

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Dummy Drive

2

1

Drive Carrier

2

1

Figure 6-4. Removing a Dummy Drive from the Drive Carrier

The hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and re-

moval from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow through

the drive bays.

Removing the Dummy Drive from the Drive Carrier

1. Remove the hard drive carrier from the chassis as described in the previous

section and lay the drive carrier on a fl at surface.

2. Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the drive carrier.

3. Lift the dummy drive from the drive carrier.

Warning: Except for short periods of time while swapping hard drives, do

not operate the server with the hard drive bays empty. All carriers (even

without hard drives present) must remain in their bays to maintain proper

airfl ow.

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Hard Drive

4

1

Drive Carrier

4

1

Figure 6-5. Installing a Hard Drive

Installing a Hard Drive into the Drive Carrier

1. Place the hard drive carrier on a fl at surface.

2. Insert the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing

downward and so that the mounting holes in the drive align with those in the

drive carrier.

3. Secure the hard drive to the carrier with the four screws included with the

hard drive.

4. Use the open handle of the drive carrier to insert the drive carrier into the

open drive bay.

5. Secure the drive carrier into the drive bay by closing the drive carrier handle.

Regardless of how many hard drives are installed, all drive carriers must

remain in the drive bays to promote proper airfl ow.

Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro

chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the

Supermicro Web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/storage.

cfm

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6-5 Removing and Installing the Backplane

The backplane is attached to the fan bracket, which is located in the midsection

of the chassis. In the unlikely event of a backplane failure, follow the instructions

below to replace it.

Removing the Backplane and Fan Bracket Assembly

Removing the Backplane and Fan Bracket from the Chassis

1. Power down the system and disconnect it from any power source.

2. Remove the chassis cover as described in section 6-2 of this manual.

3. Disconnect all cabling to the backplane.

4. Remove the six screws securing the fan bracket to the chassis and set them

aside for later use.

5. Lift the fan bracket and backplane out of the chassis.

Fan Bracket

5

1

Backplane

4

1

Figure 6-6. Removing the Fan Bracket and Backplane

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1

2

1

3

1

Figure 6-7. Removing the Backplane from the Fan Bracket

1

1

Removing the Backplane from the Fan Bracket

Removing the Backplane

1. Remove the eight screws securing the two side mounting brackets to the

sides of the fan bracket and set them aside for later use. Remove the side

mounting brackets.

2. Remove the eleven screws securing the backplane to the fan bracket and set

these screws aside for later use.

3. Hold the backplane by its edges and carefully remove it from the fan bracket.

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1

4

1

2

1

Figure 6-8. Installing the Backplane onto the Fan Bracket

3

1

Installing the Backplane onto the Fan Bracket

Installing the Backplane

1. Ensure that all power has been disconnected from the chassis.

2. Hold the backplane by its edges and carefully place it against the fan mount-

ing bracket, aligning the mounting holes in the backplane with those in the fan

bracket.

3. Secure the two side mounting brackets to the backplane with the eight screws

previously set aside.

4. Secure the backplane to the front of the fan bracket using the eleven screws

previously set aside.

5. Reconnect all wiring to the backplane.

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Figure 6-9. Installing the Backplane and Fan Bracket

Installing the Backplane and Fan Bracket Assembly

Installing the Backplane and Fan Bracket

1. Ensure that the chassis has been disconnected from any power source.

2. Remove the chassis cover as described in Section 6-2.

3. Reconnect the wiring to the backplane.

4. Insert the fan bracket and backplane assembly into the chassis as illustrated

above.

5. Secure the fan bracket to the chassis with the six screws that were previously

set aside.

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6-6 Removing and Installing Motherboard Nodes

Release Tab

Node Power LED

Node Power Button

Node Handle

Figure 6-10. Removing Nodes from the System

The SC938H chassis comes equipped with eight removable nodes, each one con-

taining an individual motherboard. Removing these nodes will also power-down the

corresponding hard drives. See the table in Section 6-3 to determine which hard

drives are controlled by each node.

Removing Nodes from the System

1. Power-down the individual node by pressing that node's power button.

2. Press and hold down the release tab on the back of the node.

3. Using the node's handle, pull the node from the chassis.

Warning: Except for short periods of time while swapping nodes, do not

operate the server with the node bays empty. In the unlikely event of a

node failure, remove the failed node and replace it with the dummy node

that was included with the system..

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6-7 Installing an Air Shroud

Air shrouds concentrate airfl ow to maximize fan effi ciency. The SC938H chassis

requires that air shrouds be used in each node.

Installing the Air Shroud

1. Make sure that the motherboard expansion card (if present) and all compo-

nents are properly installed in each motherboard node.

2. Place the air shroud over the motherboard, as shown below. The air shroud

sits behind the system fans and goes over the top of the motherboard and its

components. Secure by inserting screws through the tabs and tightening.

3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining nodes.

4. Reverse this procedure to remove an air shroud.

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6-8 System Fans

Four 8-cm fans circulate air through the chassis to lower the internal temperature.

The SC938H system fans are designed to be easily changed, with no tools required

and no need to remove any other parts inside the chassis. See Section 6-3 to de-

termine which nodes and hard drives are cooled by each system fan.

Replacing a System Fan

1. If necessary, open the chassis top cover while the system is operating to

determine which fan has failed. Never run the server for an extended period

of time with the top cover open.

2. Remove the failed fan's power cord from the backplane.

3. Simultaneously squeeze both release tabs on the top of the fan module.

4. Lift the fan module up and out of the chassis.

5. Place the replacement fan into the vacant space in the fan bracket while mak-

ing sure the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the

same direction as the arrows on the other fans.

6. Put the fan back into the chassis and reconnect the cable.

7. Confi rm that the fan is working properly before replacing the chassis cover.

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Figure 6-11. System Fan Placement

Release Tabs

6-9 Power Supply

The SC938H chassis includes a redundant 1620 watt power supply, which is auto-

switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V to

240V input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the

power is off. An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating.

Power Supply Replacement

In the unlikely event that one of the power supplies needs to be replaced, one power

supply can be removed without powering-down the system. Replacement power

supply units may be ordered directly from Supermicro See the contact information

in the Preface of this manual or visit www.supermicro.com.

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Changing the Power Supply

1. Unplug the AC power cord from the failed power supply.

2. With the system running, press the release tab at the top of the power supply

3. Push and hold the release tab on the back of the power supply.

4. Pull the power supply out using the handle provided.

5. Push the replacement power supply module into the chassis' power bay until

it clicks into the locked position.

6. Plug the AC power cord back into the power supply module and power- up

the nodes if needed (with a single power supply failure, the nodes should

continue to run).

Figure 6-12. Changing the Power Supply

Release Tab

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Chapter 7: BIOS

Chapter 7

BIOS

7-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9SRD-F motherboard.

The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This

chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens.

Note: For instructions on BIOS recovery, please refer to the instruction

guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

Starting BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the <Delete> key while the

system is booting up.

Note: In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS

setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as

<F1>, <F2>, etc.

Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main BIOS setup

menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can

be confi gured. Grayed-out options cannot be confi gured. Options in blue can be

confi gured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key

legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the

left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often informational text will accompany it. (Note:

the AMI BIOS has default informational text built in. Supermicro retains the option

to include, omit, or change any of these informational messages.)

The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys".

Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility "hot keys" can be used at any time during the

setup navigation process. These keys include <F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, ar-

row keys, etc.

Note: Options printed in Bold are default settings.

How To Change the Confi guration Data

The confi guration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by

entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing

<Del> at the appropriate time during system boot.

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How to Start the Setup Utility

Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test.

As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of

the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup

screens. An AMI BIOS identifi cation string is displayed at the left bottom corner of

the screen, below the copyright message.

Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related

issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the

system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special,

incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you

have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the

BIOS is updating. This is to avoid possible boot failure.

7-2 Main Setup

When you fi rst enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen.

You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the

top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.

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System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed:

System Time/System Date

Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys­tem Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the

<Tab> key or the arrow keys to move between fi elds. The date must be entered in

Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time

is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.)

Supermicro X9SRD-F

Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS used in the system.

Build Date: This item displays the day this version of BIOS was built.

Memory Information

Total Memory

This displays the size of memory available in the system:

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7-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations

Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu

items:

X

BOOT Feature

Quiet Boot

This option allows the bootup screen options to be modifi ed between POST mes-

sages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select

Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The op-

tions are Enabled and Disabled.

AddOn ROM Display Mode

This sets the display mode for Option ROM. The options are Force BIOS and

Keep Current.

Bootup Num-Lock

This feature selects the Power-on state for Numlock key. The options are Off

and On.

Wait For 'F1' If Error

This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The

options are Disabled and Enabled.

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Interrupt 19 Capture

Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this

item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt

19 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function

as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adap-

tors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not

function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Watch Dog Function

If enabled, the Watch Dog timer will allow the system to automatically reboot when

a non-recoverable error occurs that lasts for more than fi ve minutes. The options

are Enabled and Disabled.

Power Button Function

This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed.

Select 4-Seconds Override to force the user to press and hold the Power Button for

4 seconds before the system turns off. Select Instant Off if you want the system to

instantly power off when the Power Button is pressed. The options are 4 Seconds

Override and Instant Off.

Restore on AC Power Loss

Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Power-Off for

the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system

power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system

to resume its last state before a power loss. The options are Power On, Stay Off

and Last State.

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CPU Confi guration

Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect

value, a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause

system to become unstable. When this occurs, revert to the default setting.

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Socket 1 CPU Information

This item is for informational purposes only and displays CPU information

including type, speed, number of cores, etc.

Clock Spread Spectrum

Select Enable to use the feature of Clock Spectrum, which will allow the BIOS to

monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by

the components whenever needed. Select Disabled to enhance system stability.

The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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Hyper Threading

Set to Enabled to use the processor's Hyper Threading Technology feature. The

options are Enabled and Disabled.

Active Processor Cores

Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to

Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, 4, and 6.

Limit CPUID Maximum

This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this function

to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot support processors with extended

CPUID functions. The options are Enabled and Disabled (for the Windows OS.).

Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and
the CPU)

Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor

to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute

and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from fl ooding illegal codes

to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is

Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web Sites for more information.)

®

Intel

AES-NI

Set to Enabled to use the processor's Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) feature.

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

MLC Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

If set to Enabled, the MLC (mid-level cache) streamer prefetcher will prefetch

streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve

CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

MLC Spatial Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)

If this feature is set to Disabled, The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes.

If this feature is set to Enabled the CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as

comprised. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

DCU Streamer Prefetcher

This feature enables prefetch of the next L1 data line based on multiple loads in

the same cache line. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

DCU IP Prefetcher

Set this feature to Enabled to activate the L1 Data Prefetcher based on sequential

load history. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one platform

to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creat-

ing multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled

and Disabled. Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power

off and restart the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s web

site for detailed information.

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CPU Power Management Confi guration

Power Technology

This feature determines what power-saving scheme the motherboard uses. The

options are Disabled, Energy Effi cient and Custom. If Custom is selected, the

following options become available:

EIST

EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automati-

cally adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power

consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed

information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Turbo Mode

This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in

specifi c conditions. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

CPU C3 Report

Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to the

operating system. During the CPU C3 State, the CPU clock generator is turned

off. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

CPU C6 Report

Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the

operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all cache is turned

off. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

CPU C7 Report

Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C7 State (ACPI C3) to the

operating system. CPU C7 State is a processor-specifi c low C-State. The options

are Enabled and Disabled.

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Package C State Limit

If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State pack-

age register. The options are C0, C2, C6, and No Limit.

Energy/Performance Bias

Use this feature to select an appropriate fan setting to achieve maximum system

performance (with maximum cooling) or maximum energy effi ciency with maxi-

mum power saving). The fan speeds are controlled by the fi rmware management

via IPMI 2.0. The options are Performance, Balanced Performance, Balanced

Energy, and Energy Effi cient.

Long duration power limit - this is the processor power consumption limit (in

Watts) during a long duration time window.

Long duration maintained - this is the time in milliseconds where the Long Dura-

tion Power Limit is maintained.

Short duration power limit - During Turbo Mode, the system may exceed the

processor's default power setting and exceed the Short Duration Power limit. By

increasing this value, the processor can provide better performance for a short

duration.

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Chipset Confi guration

WARNING: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause

the system to malfunction.

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North Bridge Confi guration

This item displays the current IO chipset Revision.

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Integrated IO Confi guration

Intel® VT-d

Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O

VT-d

by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI

Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel

platforms, providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in

networking and data-sharing. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

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Data Direct I/O

Select Enabled to enable Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology), which sig-

nifi cantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements

and freeing the system resource for other tasks. The options are Disabled and

Enabled.

DCA Support

This feature accelerates the performance of I/O devices using Direct Cache

Access. The default is Enabled and can not be changed.

Port 1A Link Speed

This feature enables the user to select the target link speed for this slot. The
options are GEN1 , GEN2, and GEN3.

Port 1B Link Speed

This feature enables the user to select the target link speed for this slot. The
options are GEN1 , GEN2, and GEN3.

Port 1A Link Speed

This feature enables the user to select the target link speed for this slot. The
options are GEN1 , GEN2, and GEN3.

Port 1A Link Speed

This feature enables the user to select the target link speed for this slot. The
options are GEN1 , GEN2, and GEN3.

Port 1A Link Speed

This feature enables the user to select the target link speed for this slot. The
options are GEN1 , GEN2, and GEN3.

Port 1A Link Speed

This feature enables the user to select the target link speed for this slot. The
options are GEN1 , GEN2, and GEN3.

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DIMM Confi guration

Memory Confi guration

This section displays memory status such as Current Memory Mode, Memory

Speed, Mirroring and Sparing information.

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DIMM Information

This feature displays information regarding the installed memory.

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Memory Mode

The only option is Independent, a feature that allows for all DIMMs to be avail-

able to the operating system.

DRAM RAPL Mode

RAPL which stands for Running Average Power Limit is a feature that provides

mechanisms to enforce power consumption limits on supported processors The

options are DRAM RAPL MODE0 , DRAM RAPL MODE1, and Disabled.

DDR Speed

Use this option to force the system memory to run at a different frequency than

the default frequency. The available options are Auto, Force DDR-800, Force

DDR-1066, Force DDR-1333, Force DDR3-1600 and Force SPD.

Channel Interleaving

This feature selects from the different channel memory interleaving methods.

The options are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 3 Way and 4 Way.

Rank Interleaving

This feature selects from the different rank memory interleaving methods. The

options are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 4 Way and 8 Way.

Patrol Scrub

Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory

errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor

(the original source). When this item is set to Enabled, the North Bridge will read

and write back one cache line every 16K cycles, if there is no delay caused by

internal processing. By using this method, roughly 64 GB of memory behind the

North Bridge will be scrubbed every day. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Demand Scrub

Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable

memory errors found on a memory module. When the CPU or I/O issues a

demand-read command, and the read data from memory turns out to be a

correctable error, the error is corrected and sent to the requestor (the original

source). Memory is updated as well. Select Enabled to use Demand Scrubbing

for ECC memory correction. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Data Scrambling

This feature enables Data Scrambling. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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Device Tagging

This feature enables Device Tagging. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Thermal Throttling

This feature selects from the different throttling methods. The options are Dis-

abled and CLTT (Closed Loop Thermal Throttling).

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South Bridge Confi guration

This item displays the current South Bridge Revision.

All USB Devices

This feature enables all USB ports/devices. The options are Enabled and Dis-

abled. When set to enabled, EHCI Controller 1 and 2 (below) become available.

EHCI Controller 1 / EHCI Controller 2

This feature enables the Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI). The options

are Enabled and Disabled.

Legacy USB Support

This feature enables support for legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable

legacy support if USB devices are not present. Select Disabled to have USB

devices available only for EFI applications. The options are Enabled, Disabled

and Auto.

Port 60/64 Emulation

This feature enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled

for complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware Operating Sys-

tems. The options are Enabled, and Disabled.

EHCI Hand-Off

This item is for Operating Systems that does not support Enhanced Host Con-

troller Interface (EHCI) hand-off. When enabled, EHCI ownership change will be

claimed by the EHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

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SATA Confi guration

When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence

of the SATA Devices and displays the following items:

SATA Port0~Port5

This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the

particular SATA port.

SATA Mode

This item selects the mode for the installed drives. The options are Disabled, IDE

Mode, AHCI Mode and RAID Mode. The following are displayed depending on

your selection:

IDE Mode

The following items are displayed when IDE Mode is selected:

Serial-ATA Controller 0~1

This feature is used to activate/deactivate the SATA controller, and sets

the compatibility mode. The options are Disabled, Enhanced, and Compat-

ible. The default of Serial-ATA Controller 0 is Compatible. The default of

Serial-ATA Controller 1 is Enhanced.

AHCI Mode

The following items are displayed when AHCI Mode is selected:

Aggressive Link Power Management

When Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of

the SATA link. The controller will put the link in a low power mode dur-

ing extended periods of I/O inactivity, and will return the link to an active

state when I/O activity resumes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Port 0~5 Hot Plug

Set this item to Enabled to enable hot-plugging for the particular port.

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Staggered Spin Up

Set this item to Enabled to enable Staggered Spin-up support. The

options are Enabled and Disabled.

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RAID Mode

The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected:

Port 0~5 Hot Plug

Set this item to Enabled to enable hot-plugging for the particular port.

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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SCU Confi guration

When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence

of the SAS SCU devices and displays the following items:

Storage Controller Unit (SCU)

Set this item to Enabled to activate the chipset's SCU devices. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.

OnChip SCU Option ROM

Set this item to Enabled to activate the onboard SAS option ROM. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.

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PCIe/PCI/PnP Confi guration

This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP confi gurations for the following items:

PCI ROM Priority

In case of multiple Option ROMs (Legacy and EFI-compatible), this feature speci-

fi es what ROM to launch. The options are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM.

PCI Latency Timer

This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Se-

lect 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32 PCI Bus

Clocks, 64 PCI Bus Clocks, 96 PCI Bus Clocks, 128 PCI Bus Clocks, 160 PCI

Bus Clocks, 192 PCI Bus Clocks, 224 PCI Bus Clocks and 248 PCI Bus Clocks.

Above 4G Decoding

Set this item to Enabled to activate 64-bit capable devices to be decoded above

the 4G address space. This works only if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PERR# Generation

Set this item to Enabled to allow PCI devices to generate PERR# error codes. The

options are Enabled and Disabled.

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SERR# Generation

Set this item to Enabled to allow PCI devices to generate SERR# error codes. The

options are Enabled and Disabled.

Maximum Payload

This feature selects the setting for the PCIE maximum payload size. The options

are Auto, 128 Bytes, and 256 Bytes.

Maximum Read Request

This feature selects the setting for the PCIE maximum Read Request size. The

options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and

4096 Bytes.

ASPM Support

Set this item to the desired ASPM (Active State Power Management) level. The

options are Disabled, Auto and Force L0s.

Onboard LAN Option ROM Select

This feature selects whether to load the iSCSI or PXE onboard LAN option ROM.

The options are iSCSI and PXE.

Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM / Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM

This feature is to enable or disable the onboard option ROMs. The default for LAN

1 is Enabled. The default for LAN 2 is Disabled.

Load Onboard SAS Option ROM

Select Enabled to use the onboard SAS Option ROM to boot the computer using

a SAS device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

VGA Priority

This option allows the user to specify which graphics controller to be used as the

primary boot device. The options are Onboard and Offboard.

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Super IO Confi guration

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Serial Port 1 Confi guration

Serial Port 1

Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port. The options are Enabled and

Disabled.

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Serial Port 1 Settings

This option specifi es the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address

of the serial port. The options for Serial Port 1 are listed below.

Auto,

IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;

IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;

IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;

IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;

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Serial Port Console Redirection

These submenus allow the user to confi gure Console Redirection settings.

COM 1/SOL

Console Redirection

Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection.

The options are Enabled and Disabled. (The default setting for COM1 is Disabled,

and for SOL is Enabled.)

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Console Redirection Settings

This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange

data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.

Terminal Type

This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Con-

sole Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100+

to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII

character set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters

into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.

Bits Per Second

This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirec-

tion. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client

computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.

The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).

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Data Bits

Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The

options are 7 and 8 (Bits).

Parity

A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission

errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits

is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits

is odd. Select None if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in

transmission. Select Mark to add mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the

data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent with your data

bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark, and Space.

Stop Bits

A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard

serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The

options are 1 and 2.

Flow Control

This feature allows the user to set the fl ow control for Console Redirection to

prevent data loss caused by buffer overfl ow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop send-

ing data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending

data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware

RTS/CTS.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100

terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Recorder Mode

Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text

messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Resolution 100x31

Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Dis-

abled and Enabled.

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console

Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.

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Putty Keypad

Use this feature to select function key and keypad setting on Putty. The options

are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.

Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management
Services (EMS)

This item allows the user to confi gure Console Redirection settings to support Out-

of-Band Serial Port management.

Console Redirection

Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection.

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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Console Redirection Settings

This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange

data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.

Out-of-Band-Mgmt Port

Use this feature to select the port for out-of-band management. The options are

COM1 and SOL.

Terminal Type

This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Con-

sole Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100+

to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII

character set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters

into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.

Bits Per Second

This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirec-

tion. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client

computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.

The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).

Flow Control

This feature allows the user to set the fl ow control for Console Redirection to

prevent data loss caused by buffer overfl ow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop send-

ing data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending

data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/

CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.

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Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits

The status of these features is displayed.

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ACPI Confi guration

Use this feature to confi gure Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface (ACPI)

power management settings for your system.

ACPI Sleep State

This setting allows you to confi gure the ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and Power

Interface) sleep state for your system when it is in the Suspend mode. The options

are Suspend Disabled, S1 (CPU Stop Clock).

High Precision Event Timers

Select Enabled to activate the High Performance Event Timer (HPET) that produces

periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in

synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the de-

pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc-

tion embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace

the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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ME Subsystem

This item displays the ME Subsystem information.

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Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings

Smbios Event Log

Change this item to enable or disable all features of the Smbios Event Logging

during boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Runtime Error Logging Support

Change this item to enable or disable runtime error logging. The options are En-

abled and Disabled.

Memory Correction Error Threshold

Change this item to defi ne the system's memory correction error threshold. Directly

enter a numeric value. The default value is 10.

PCI Error Logging Support

Change this item to enable or disable runtime error logging. The options are En-

abled and Disabled.

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Erase Event Log

This option erases all logged events. The options are No, Yes, Next reset and Yes,

Every reset.

When Log is Full

This option automatically clears the Event Log memory of all messages when it is

full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.

Log System Boot Event

This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The

options are Disabled and Enabled.

MECI

The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of times

a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented. This is a

numeric value. The default value is 1.

METW

The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) defi nes number of minutes must pass

between duplicate log events before MECI is incremented. This is in minutes, from

0 to 99. The default value is 60.

View SmBIOS Event Log

This feature displays the contents of the SmBIOS Event Log.

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7-5 IPMI Settings

Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that

IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a

whole. For more information on the IPMI specifi cations, please visit Intel's website

at www.intel.com.

XSystem Event Log

This feature is used to change the System Event Log (SEL) confi guration.

SEL Components - Change this item to enable or disable all features of System

Event Logging. The options are Enabled and Disabled. When Enabled, the fol-

lowing can be confi gured:

Erase SEL - This option erases all logged SEL events. The options are No, Yes,

On Next reset and Yes, On Every reset.

When SEL Full

This option automatically clears the System Event Log memory of all messages

when it is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.

Log EFI Status Codes

This option enables or disables the logging of Extensible Firmware Interface

(EFI) status codes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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XBMC Network Confi guration

Set this feature to confi gure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address.

Update IPMI LAN Confi guration

This feature allows the user to decide if the BIOS should confi gure the IPMI setting

at next system boot. The options are No and Yes. If the option is set to Yes, the

user is allowed to confi gure the IPMI settings at next system boot.

Confi guration Source

This feature selects whether the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address

are automatically assigned by the network's DHCP server (Dynamic Host and

Confi guration Protocol) "Dynamic" or manually entered by the user "Static". When

Dynamic is selected, all the options below are automatically assigned to the sys-

tem by itself or by an external DHCP server. If Static is selected, the IP Address,

Subnet Mask and Gateway Address must be manually entered below. The options

are Static and DHCP.

Station IP Address - Enter the IP address for this machine. This should be in

decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-

digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.

Subnet Mask - Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine be-

longs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not

exceed 255.

Station MAC Address - MAC addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers

(Base 16, 0 ~ 9, A, B, C, D, E, F) separated by dots (i.e., 00.30.48.D0.D4.60).

Gateway IP Address - Enter the Gateway or Router address (i.e., 192.168.10.1).

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Use this feature to confi gure Boot Settings:

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Boot Options Priorities

This feature allows the user to specify which devices are boot devices and the order

of priority from which the systems boots during startup.

Boot Option #1, Boot option #2, etc.

The settings are [any detected boot device] and Disabled.

USB Device BBS Priorities

This option sets the order of the legacy USB devices detected by the motherboard.

Add New Boot Option

This feature allows the user to add a new boot device.

Add Boot Option

Use this item to enter the name of the new boot option.

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Select Filesystem

Use this item to select from a list of available fi lesystems.

Path for Boot Option

Use this item to enter the boot option path, using the following format:

fs0:\path\fi lename.efi .

Create

Use this item to create the new boot option based on the settings above.

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Delete Boot Option

This feature allows the user to delete a previously defi ned boot device from the

boot priorities list. The settings are [any pre defi ned boot device]

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• If the Administrator password is defi ned ONLY - this controls access to the

BIOS setup ONLY.

• If the User's password is defi ned ONLY - this password will need to be entered

during each system startup or boot, and will also have Administrator rights in

the setup.

• Passwords must be at least 3 and up to 20 characters long.

Administrator Password

Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing Administrator password.

User Password:

Press Enter to create a new, or change an existing User password.

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7-8 Save & Exit

Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup

screen.

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes

to the system confi guration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and

Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Save Changes and Reset

When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option

to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system con-

fi guration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit

menu and press <Enter>.

Save Changes

When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to

save any changes made. This will not reset (reboot) the system.

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Discard Changes

Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the

AMI BIOS Utility Program.

Restore Optimized Defaults

To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for

maximum performance.

Save As User Defaults

To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En-

ter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use.

Restore User Defaults

To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En-

ter>. Use this feature to retrieve user-defi ned settings that were saved previously.

Boot Override

Listed on this section are other boot options for the system (i.e., Built-in EFI shell).

Select an option and press <Enter>. Your system will boot to the selected boot

option. This is a one-time override.

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