Supero SuperServer 5017R-MF User Manual

SUPER

SUPERSERVER

5017R-MF

®

USER’S MANUAL

1.0

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5017R-MF.
Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only .

The SuperServer 5017R-MF is a high-end server based on the SC512F-350B 1U
rackmount chassis and the Super X9SRi-F single processor serverboard.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

Preface

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
server system and describes the main features of the X9SRi-F serverboard and
the SC512F-350B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5017R-MF
into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system.
If your server was ordered without processor and memory components, this chapter
will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and
information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.

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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 5017R-MF.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9SRi-F serverboard, including the
locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter
when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the
serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC512F-350B server chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or
reconfi guring SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply
modules and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa­tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions

Appendix C: 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

Serial ATA ........................................................................................................1-2

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

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

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Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) ..................................................1-2

Intel

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

Serial ATA Subsystem ..................................................................................... 1-3

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

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

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

Basic Installation Procedure ...........................................................................2-4

Installing with Rackmount Kit .......................................................................... 2-5

2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-9

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup .............................................................................

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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Reset ...............................................................................................................3-1

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

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

Overheat/Fan Fail ........................................................................................... 3-2

NIC2 ................................................................................................................3-2

NIC1 ................................................................................................................3-2

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

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

Chapter 4 System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1

4-2 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................4-2

4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................. 4-3

4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4

Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Motherboard ..............................................................................5-1

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

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

5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................5-2

Installing an LGA 2011 Processor ................................................................... 5-2

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 5-5

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-5

5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-7

Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-7

Connecting Power Cables ..............................................................................5-7

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-7

5-4 I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................5-8

5-5 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-9

Memory Population Guidelines .....................................................................5-10

5-6 Adding PCI Cards ......................................................................................... 5-12

5-7 Motherboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-13

X9SRi-F Quick Reference ............................................................................. 5-13

5-8 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-15

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-22

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-24

5-11 SATA Drive Connections ............................................................................... 5-25

5-12 Installing Drivers ............................................................................................5-26

SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 5-27

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Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

6-2 Control Panel ..................................................................................................6-2

6-3 System Fans ...................................................................................................6-3

System Fan Failure .........................................................................................6-3

6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal .......................................................................6-4

Accessing the Drive Bays ...............................................................................6-4

DVD-ROM Drive Installation ........................................................................... 6-5

6-5 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-7

Power Supply Failure ......................................................................................6-7

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

How To Change the Confi guration Data .........................................................7-1

How to Start the Setup Utility .........................................................................7-2

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

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

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

7-5 IPMI ...............................................................................................................7-20

7-6 ISCSI .............................................................................................................7-22

7-7 Boot Settings ................................................................................................ 7-23

7-8 Security Settings ...........................................................................................7-24

7-9 Exit Options ................................................................................................... 7-25

7-10 Main Confi guration Page .............................................................................. 7-26

Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes
Appendix B UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions
Appendix C System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 5017R-MF is a high-end server comprised of two main sub­systems: the SC512F-350B 1U server chassis and the X9SRi-F single processor
motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that
have been certifi ed for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 5017R-MF, as listed below:

• Two sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans (FAN-0087L4)

• One passive CPU heatsink (SNK-P0047P)

• One air shroud for 1U system (MCP-310-19007-0N)

• One riser card for one PCI-E 3.0 x16 PCI add-on card (RSC-RR1U-E16)

• One rackmount kit (MCP-290-00050-0N)

• One CD containing drivers and utilities

• SuperServer 5017R-MF User's Manual

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1-2 Motherboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 5017R-MF lies the X9SRi-F, a single processor
motherboard based on Intel's C600 chipset. Below are the main features of the
X9SRi-F (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X9SRi-F supports a single Intel® Xeon® E5-2600/E5-1600 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.

Memory

The X9SRi-F has eight DIMM sockets that can support up to 256 GB of DDR3­1600/1333/1066 ECC R/LRDIMMs (LRDIMM = Reduced Load DIMMs) or up to
64GB of ECC UDIMMs. Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory.

Serial ATA

An on-chip SATA controller is integrated into the X9SRi-F to provide two 6 Gb/sec
SATA3 ports and four 3 Gb/sec SATA2 ports. The 5017R-MF supports a single
(internal) SATA hard drive.

SCU SATA

An additional SCU SATA controller integrated into the chipset provides four SATA 2
ports. RAID 0, 1 and 10 are supported. The SATA drives are hot-swappable units.

Note: You must have RAID set up to enable the hot-swap capability of the SATA
drives. Documentation on RAID setup guidelines can be found on our web site.

I/O Ports

The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0
ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports. A dedicated
IPMI LAN port is also included.

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM)

The Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with
real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy effi ciency .
Although IPNM Specifi cation Version 1.5 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard
Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible Manage­ability Engine (ME) fi rmware installed to use this feature.

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SC512F-350B is a short depth (14.5") 1U rackmount server chassis. The fol­lowing is a general outline of the main features of the SC512F-350B chassis.

System Power

When confi gured as the SuperServer 5017R-MF , the SC512F-350B chassis features
a single power supply.

Serial ATA Subsystem

The SC512F-350B chassis is designed to support one internal SATA hard drive.
The internal drive is not hot-swappable.

Control Panel

The SC512F-350B's control panel provides important system monitoring and con­trol information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity,
overheat warning and fan failure. The control panel also includes a main power
button and a reset button.

Cooling System

The SC512F-350B chassis has an innovative cooling design that features an air
shroud and two 4-cm counter-rotating fans with user-defi ned fan speed control. (Fan
speed may be defi ned with a BIOS setting.)

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Figure 1-1. Intel C600 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

SLOT 6

SLOT 4

SLOT 5

SLOT 1/2/3

PCI-E X16 G3

PCI-E X16

PCI-E X8 G3

PCI-E X8

PCI-E X4 G2

PCI-E X8

PCI-X

PCI-X

#0-8

#0-7

#0-6

#0-5

DDRIII

800/1066/1333

RJ45

RJ45

PXH

#7

#6

#5

LAN#1/2

i350/x540

#4

#3

#2

#1

#0

SAS

VR12

6 PHASE

Sandybridge-EP

8 SNB CORE
DDR-III

#2 #3C/D #1B #1A

#3A/B

PCI-E X8 G3

#1/2/3/4

PCH
PATSBURG
SSB-D

PCI-E X4

#5/6/7/8

6.0 Gb/S

SPI

BIOS

COM1
Rear

DMI2

PCI-E X4 G3

DMI2 4GB/s

SIO

NCT6776F

PS/2
KB/MS

LPC

COM2
Header

3.0 Gb/S

6.0 Gb/S

USB 2.0

PCI

TPM

HEADER

#4

#3

#2

#1

#0

#0-2

#0-1

DDRIII

800/1066/1333

#5

SATA

SATA

VGA PHY

#0-4

#0-3

BMC

WPCM450

RJ45

#12
#13

RMII

DDR2

2 Rear

#5

#4

#2

#1

#0

USB

6 Front
1 Type-A

#9

#8

#7

#6

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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: [email protected] (General Information)

[email protected] (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: [email protected] (General Information)

[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:

Email: [email protected]

Tel: [phone]

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5017R-MF
up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have
the system operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes
that your system has come to you with the processor and memory preinstalled. If
your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processor, system
memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on
installing specifi c components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the server 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 server. 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. Read the Rack and Server Precautions in
the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The SuperServer 5017R-MF does not ship with a rack rail hardware package as
the system can be rack mounted without the use of rails. An optional rack rail
package is available if you wish to order from Supermicro. Follow the steps in the
order given to complete the installation process in a minimal 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 the

rack.

• 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 tempera­ture 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 tempera­ture (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 connec­tions 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 SuperServer 5017R-MF into a
rack.

Note: the server may be installed as is - rack hardware is optional.

Basic Installation Procedure

The 5017R-MF server comes with two rack mounting brackets, which are located
on each side at the front of the chassis. To mount the system into a rack, simply
screw these brackets directly to the front of the rack (two screws for each bracket).
As Figure 2-1 shows, the brackets can be located at the front of the chassis (left
fi gure) or moved approximately one-third to the rear of the chassis (right fi gure).

Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

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Installing with Rackmount Kit

This is a guideline for installing the unit into a rack with the optional rack kit (MCP­290-00004-03). You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with
the rack unit you are using. Be aware that there are a variety of rack units on the
market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.

The rack hardware includes two assemblies that consists of two sections: an inner
rail that secures to the chassis and an outer rail that secures directly to the rack
itself (see Figure 2-1).

Installing the Chassis Rails

1. Detach the two rail sections from each other by depressing the locking tab
on the inner rail to release it from its locked position, then pull the two rails
completely apart.

2. Repeat step 1 for the remaining rail assembly.

3. Position the fi xed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the
chassis making sure the three screw holes line up. Note that the rails are left/
right side specifi c.

4. Screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2). Repeat
this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis. You will also
need to attach the rail brackets when installing into a telco rack.

Locking Tabs: Both chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions.
The fi rst is to lock the server into place when installed and pushed fully into the
rack, which is its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also lock the server in place
when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely
out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.

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Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails

Installing the Rack Rails

1. Determine where you want to place the 5017R-MF in the rack (see Rack and
Server Precautions in Section 2-3).

2. Position the fi xed rack rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location
in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack.

3. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets provided.

4. Attach the other assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure that both
are at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward.

Installing the Server into the Rack

You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next
step is to install the server into the rack.

1. Line up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.

2. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both
sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). See Figure
2-3.

3. When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear
the locking tabs "click".

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Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack

(w/ Optional Rackmount Kit)

4. Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the
server to the rack.

Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

If you are installing the SuperServer 5017R-MF into a Telco type rack, follow the
directions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in
the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack.
They should be spaced apart just enough to accomodate the width of the telco rack.

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Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the server in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure
the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made.

Removing the Chassis Cover

1. Release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.

2. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it
locks (you will hear a "click").

3. Remove the screws from the chassis cover (see Figure 2-5).

4. Release the top cover by pushing it away from you until it stops. You can
then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the
server

Checking the Components

1. You may have processors already installed into the serverboard. Each pro­cessor should have its own heatsink attached. See Chapter 5 for instructions
on processor installation.

2. The 5017R-MF 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 an add-on card to the system. See Chapter 5 for
details on installing a PCI add-on card.

4. Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking
the airfl ow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also, check that
the air shroud is properly installed.

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of
the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi c com-
ponents. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel. This chapter
explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you
may need to take.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button and
a power on/off button.

Reset

The reset switch reboots the system.

Power

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

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC512F-520B chassis has fi ve LEDs.
These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the
system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any
corrective action you may need to take.

Overheat/Fan Fail

When this LED fl ashes it indi cates a fan failu re. When on cont inuously (on and
not fl ashing) it indicates an over heat condi tion, which m ay be caused by ca bles
obstr uctin g the air fl ow in the syste m or the amb ient room te mperatu re being to o
warm. Che ck the routing of the cables and make sure all fans ar e present and
operat ing norm ally. You s hould als o check to m ake sure that the c hassis c overs
are insta lled. Fin ally, verif y that t he heats inks are in stall ed pro per ly (see Chapter

5). This LED wi ll rema in fl ashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists.

NIC2

Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing.

NIC1

Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.

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HDD

Channel activity for HDDs. This light indicates IDE drive activity when fl ashing.

Power

Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED
should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

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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 5017R-MF from damage:

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

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

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

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

stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules
and 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 neces­sary.

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

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

• Do not use mats designed to decrease 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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• This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases, make sure

that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth (ground).

• Serverboard 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 recom­mended by the manufacturer (CR2032). Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer's instructions.

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

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

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

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

4-2 General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

• Keep the area around the 5017R-MF clean and free of clutter.

• The 5017R-MF weighs approximately 18 lbs (8.2 kg). 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.

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• 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.

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

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

4-3 ESD Precautions

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

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

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

until ready for use.

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

bag.

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

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

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

memory modules or contacts.

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

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

in use.

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

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

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4-4 Operating Precautions

Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5017R-MF
is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can
occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery

LITHIUM BATTERY

BATTERY HOLDER

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

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Chapter 5

Advanced Motherboard Setup

This ch apter cover s the ste ps requi red to inst all pro ces sors a nd heats inks to the
X9SRi-F motherboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on
cards . All m other boa rd jump ers an d con nec tion s are des cri bed an d a layout and
quick re ference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the chassis
completely when you have fi nished wor king on the motherboard to protect and
cool the system suffi ciently.

5-1 Handling the Motherboard

Static electrical discharge can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage
to printed circuit boards, it is important to handle them very carefully (see Chapter 4).
Also note that the size and weight of the motherboard can cause it to bend if handled
improperly, which may result in damage. 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
static discharge.

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.

Unpacking

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

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WARNING!

OPEN 1st

WARNING!

5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation

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 Sup ermi cro web s ite for upd ates on CPU su ppor t.

Installing an LGA 2011 Processor

Press down on

1. There are two levers on the LGA
2011 socket. First press and re­lease the load lever labeled 'Open
1st'.

2. Press the second load lever
labeled 'Close 1st' to release the
load plate from its locked position.

Pull lever away
from the socket

the lever labeled

'Close 1st'

WARNING!

OPEN 1st

WARNING!

OPEN 1st

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3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st'

WARNING!

OPEN 1st

WARNING!

fully retracted, gently push down
on the ' Open 1st ' lever to o pen th e
load plate. Lift the load plate to
open it completely.

4. Using your t humb an d the ind ex
fi nger, remove the ' WAR NIN G'
plastic c ap fr om the so cket.

5. Use your thumb and index fi nger
to hold the CPU by its edges. Align
the CPU keys, which are semi­circle 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.)

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WARNING!

OPEN 1st

Gently push
down to pop
the load plate
open.

WARNING!

Socket Keys

CPU Keys

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OPEN 1s

t

OPEN 1st

Warning: 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 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.

Gently close

the load plate.

Push down and lock the

level labeled 'Close 1st'.

Lever Lock

OPEN 1st

OPEN 1st

Push down

and lock the

lever labeled

'Open 1st'.

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Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink

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

2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are
aligned with those on the motherboard and the heatsink bracket underneath.

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

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

Removing the Heatsink

Warni ng: W e do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink. How-

ever, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions
below to pr event damage t o the CPU o r other c ompon ents.

1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as
shown in the illustration below.

2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU (do not use excessive
force).

3. Once the CPU is loose, remove it from the CPU socket.

4. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink, removing the used thermal
grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease to the surface before
re-installing the heatsink.

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Figure 5-1. Installing the Heatsink

Figure 5-2. Removing the Heatsink

Loosen screws in the
sequence shown

Screw #1

Motherboard

Screw #4

Screw #2

Screw #3

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5-3 Connecting Cables

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

Connecting Data Cables

The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully
routed in preconfi gured systems to p r eve nt t h e m from blockin g t h e fl ow of cooling
air that moves through the system from front to back. If you need to disconnect any
of these c a bles, you shou l d take care to rero ute them as they were originally after
reconnecti n g them (make sure the red wires connec t t o the pin 1 location s). If you
are confi guring the syst em, keep th e air fl ow in mind when routing the cables.
The following data cables (with their motherboard connector locations noted)
should be connected.
See the motherboard layout diagram in this chapter for connector locations.

• Control Panel cable (JF1, see next page)

• SATA cable (I-SATA0)

Connecting Power Cables

The X9SRi-F has a 24-pin primary power supply connector designated "JPW1" for
conne c t i on t o t he ATX powe r sup p ly. Conn ect the app ro p r i ate c o nn e c to r f r om t h e
power supp ly to JPW1 to supply p ower to the mother board. See th e Connecto r
Defi nitions s ecti on in thi s chapter f or power c onne ctor pi n defi nitions.

In addition, your power supply must be connected to the 8-pin Processor Power
connector at JPW2.

Connecting the Control Panel

JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1
for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.

All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cable to simplify their con­nection. Connect one end of this cable to JF1 and the other end to the Control Panel
printed circuit board, located just behind the system status LEDs in the chassis.

See the Connector Defi nitions section in this chapter for details and pin descrip-
tions of JF1.

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Figure 5-1. Front Control Panel Header Pins (JF1)

Ground

1920

NMI

Power LED

HDD LED

NIC1 LED

NIC2 LED

OH/Fan Fail LED

Power Fail LED

Ground

Ground

X

2

1

X

Vcc

Vcc/UID Switch

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc/Blue UID LED

Vcc

#3~4

#1~2

Reset Button

Power Button

5-4 I/O Ports

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

Figure 5-2. Rear Panel I/O Ports

1

1

2

1

1

1. Keyboard (Purple) 6. COM1

2. PS/2 Mouse (Green) 7. VGA

3. USB Port 0 8. LAN1

4. USB Port 1 9. LAN2

5. IPMI LAN

5

1

4

1

3

1

6

I/O Ports

1

7

5-8

1

8

1

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5-5 Installing Memory

Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.

CAUTION

Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules

to prevent any po ssibl e damage.

Installing DIMMs

1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with slot
DIMMA1.

2. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.

3. Align the key on the DIMM module with the receptive point on the slot.

4. Use two thumbs together to press on both ends of the module straight down
into the slot until the module snaps into place.

5. Press the release tabs to the lock positions to secure the DIMM module into
the slot. See Figure 5-3.

Memory Support

The X9SRi-F supports up to 256 GB of DDR3-1600/1333/1066 ECC R/LRDIMMs
(LRDIMM = Reduced Load DIMMs) or up to 64GB of ECC UDIMMs. Populating
these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and same
size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

Figure 5-3. Installing DIMM into Slot

Notch

To In stal l : Inser t module
vert ic ally a nd pre ss
down unt il it sn aps in to
place. Pay a tte ntio n to
the ali gnme nt notc h at
the bottom.

Front View

Notch

To Remove:

Use your thumbs to
gently push the release
tabs near both ends of
the module. This should
release it from the slot.

Release Tab

Note: Notch should align
with the receptive key
point on the slot.

Top View of DDR3 Slot

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Memory Population Guidelines

DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMC1,
DIMMD1 then DIMMA2, DIMMB2, DIMMC2, DIMMD2.

• 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.

• An odd-number of modules is supported (1 ,3 ,5 ,or 7 modules). However, for

best memory performance, install DIMM modules in pairs.

DIMMC1 (Blue Slot)
DIMMC2

DIMMD1 (Blue Slot)
DIMMD2

DIMMB2
DIMMB1 (Blue Slot)

DIMMA2
DIMMA1 (Blue Slot)

Edge of the motherboard

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Recommended Population (Balanced)

DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 DIMMC1 DIMMC2 DIMMD1 DIMMD2 Total

2GB 2GB 4GB
2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 8GB
2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 12GB
2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 16GB
4GB 4GB 8GB
4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 16GB
4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 24GB
4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 32GB
8GB 8GB 16GB
8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 32GB
8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 64GB

8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 128GB
16GB 16GB 32GB
16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 64GB
16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 96GB
16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 128GB
32GB 32GB 64GB
32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 128GB
32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 192GB
32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 256GB

Memory

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5-6 Adding PCI Cards

PCI Expansion Slots

One riser card is used to support a PCI expansion (add-on) card in the system.
The SC512F chassis can accommodate one standard size (full height full length)
PCI expansion card. When viewed from the chassis front, the card installs to the
left rear of the system.

PCI Card Installation

Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure it is supported by the riser card.
Begin by releasing the locking tab that corresponds to the slot you wish to populate.
Insert the expansion card into the riser card by pushing down with your thumbs
evenly on both sides of the card.

PCI Slot/Card Confi guration

Riser Card Expansion card supported

RSC-RR1U-E16 (p re -inst alle d) One PCI - E 3.0 x16 car d

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5-7 Motherboard Details

JCOM2

JPB1

JIPMB1

JTPM1

JUSB4/5

JOH1

JUSB6/7
JUSB8/9

3-SGPIO1
3-SGPIO2

JIBTN1

JUSB2

S-SATA0

FAN A

I-SATA 2.0

5544332

I-SATA 3.0

1

0

JPK1

FAN3

JF1

JTAG1

JWD1

JD1

JL1

FAN2

FAN1

JPW1

JPI2C1

JPW2

JPUSB1

JKBMS1

JCOM1

JVGA

JLAN1

JLAN2

UID SW

UID LED

DP3

JPG1

JI2C1

JI2C2

JSTBY1

JPL2

JPL1

FAN4

JPBIOS1

JPME1

JSD1

JBT1

T-SGPIO2

T-SGPIO1

JLAN_USB12

JLAN3

JLAN4

DP2

S-SATA1
S-SATA2
S-SATA3

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JCOM2

JPB1

JIPMB1

JTPM1

JUSB4/5

JOH1

JUSB6/7

JUSB8/9
3-SGPIO1

3-SGPIO2

JIBTN1

JUSB2

S-SATA0

S-SATA1
S-SATA2
S-SATA3

FAN A

JSTBY1

COM2

JCOM2

6

1

9

3

5

1

JPB1

3

TPM/PORT80

JTPM1

20

19

1

2

2

7

10
+
2

1

7

1

2

7

10

JUSB89

2

1

3-SGPIO1

8

7

2

1

3-SGPIO2

3-SGPIO23-SGPIO1

7

8

1

JIBTN2

3

USB2

JUSB2

4

41

FANA

MH1

JSTBY

DP3

DP3

JIPMB1

JIPMB1

1

P1-DIMM4A

P1-DIMM4B

USB0/1

12

JPW1

FAN1

41

1

JKBMS1

1

JPUSB1

24

1

1

1

SP1

KB/MOUSE

JKBMS1

JPUSB1

2-3 ENable

1-2 Disable

JPUSB1:USB Wake Up

P1-DIMM3A

P1-DIMM3B

DIMM_C1

JTAG1

JPW2

JPW2

3

+

JPW2

5

JVR6
JVR5

3

JVR4
JVR3

3

JPI2C1

3

1

JPI2C1

PWRI2C

JCOM1

JVGA

FAN4

1

1
3

41

FAN4

3

JVR1

OPEN 1st

JD1:

PWR LED

1-3:

SPEAKER

4-7:

C

VGA

A

JPW1

7

JLAN_USB12

JCOM1

COM1

FAN4

DP2

FAN2

JWD1

JL1

JD1

41

LAN1

HDD

PWR

JPL2

CLOSE 1st

JF1

NMI

X

JF1

20

19

JVGA

JPL1/2: LAN
1-2 Enable

JPL11JPL2

2-3 Disable

JPL1

JVR2

1 3

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

1

UID LED

C

2

A

UID_LED

UID

UID_SW

1

JLAN1

JLAN2

JPG1

JLAN2

MH7

1

4

JLAN4

FAN3

LAN2

P1-DIMM2B

FAIL

PWR

RSTONPWR

FF

T-SGPIO1

2

1

JLAN3

NIC

NICOHLED

1

2

JI2C1

JI2C1

JI2C1/JI2C2

I2C Bus for PCI slot

OFF:DISABLE

ON: ENABLE

PCIE4

X_BT1

MAC CODE

JPBIOS1

JPME1
JSD1
JBT1

I-SATA0

I-SATA0

I-SATA1

I-SATA1

CHASSIS

INTRUSION

UID SW

PCIE6

JI2C2

JI2C2

SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16

SAS CODE

MAC CODE

P1-DIMM2A

P1-DIMM1B

P1-DIMM1A

T-SGPIO2

1

2

2

8

8

7

7

R927R936

1

JRK1

T-SGPIO1

T-SGPIO2

U8

JPB: BMC
1-2 Enable
2-3 Disable

1

JPG1

1-2 Enable

2-3 Disable

JPG1: VGA

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

PCIE5

SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16)

SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (IN X16)

JOH1

DESIGNED IN USA

X9SRi-F

REV:1.01

MH5

ON:RECOVER BIOS

JPBIOS_RCV1

OFF:NORMAL

1

3

JPME_RCV1

3

R625

ON:ME IN FORCE UPDATA MODE
OFF:NORMAL

JRK1
Pin1:RAID_KEY_PCH
Pin2:Ground
Pin3:PCH_DYN_SKU

OFF: SLAVE

ON: MASTER

JCF1:Compact Flash

JBT1

1

I-Button Header 1

Power

Flash

Compact

JWF1

1

3

JCF1

I-SATA5

I-SATA5

I-SATA2I-SATA3

I-SATA3 I-SATA2

I-SATA4

I-SATA4

I-SATA 2.0

2

I-SATA 3.0

1

0

JPK1

FAN3

JF1

JTAG1

JWD1

JD1

JL1

FAN2

FAN1

X9SRi-F Quick Reference

Jumper Description Default

JPB1 BMC Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JWD1 Watch Dog Reset Pins 1-2 (Reset)
JPUSB1 USB Power Select Pins 2-3 (Dual Power)
JPG1 Onboard VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JSTBY1 Wake on LAN Enable Pins 2-3 (Enabled)
JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-E Slots On (Enabled)
JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPBIOS1 BIOS Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JPME1 Intel ME Mode Select Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-9

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Connector Description

JCOM1, JCOM2 COM1 Port, COM2 Header
JIPMB1 System Management Bus Header (for IPMI)
JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Header
JUSB 4/5, 6/7, 8/9 Front Acc essib le USB H eader s
JOH1 Overhe at LED/Fan Fail
3-SGPIO1

Serial General Purpose I/O Headers

3-SGPIO2
JUSB2 Type A USB port
S-SATA0~3 SATA 2.0 ports (3Gb/s)
FAN A, FAN 1~4 Fan Headers
I-SATA0/1 SATA 3.0 ports (6Gb/s)
I-SATA2~5 SATA 2.0 ports (3Gb/s)
JPK1 Intel/LSI Software RAID Key Firmware Upgrade Header
T-SGPIO1, T-

Serial General Purpose I/O 1/2 Headers (5V Gen1/Gen 2)

SGPIO2
JF1 Control Panel Header
JD1 Power LED/Speaker Header
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header
JPI2C1 Power Supply SMBus I

2

C Header
JPW2 8-pin Secondary Power Connector
JPW1 24-pin Main ATX Power Connector
JLAN_USB12 IPMI LAN Port/Backpanel USB 2.0 Port
JLAN1, JLAN2 Backpanel Gbit LAN Ports 1, 2 (see page 1-10 for feature

information)
UID_SW Unit ID Switch
JSD1 Disk On Module (DOM) Power

LED Description Color/State Status

DP2 Power On LED Green: Solid On System is On
DP3 IPMI Heartbeat Green/Blinking BMC/IPMI Normal
UID LED UID (Unit ID) LED Blue: Solid On UID: On

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5-8 Connector Defi nitions

Power Connectors

The 24-pin main power connector
(JPW1) is used to provide power to the
motherboard. The 8-pin CPU power
connector (JPW2) is also required for
the pro cesso r. These p ower conne ctors
meet the SSI EPS 12V specifi cation . See
the tab l es o n t h e r i gh t fo r p in d efi nitions.

8-Pin Processor PWR24-Pin Main PWR

ATX Power 24-pin Connector

Pin Defi nitions (JPW1)

Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 COM 3 COM
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 COM 5 COM
18 COM 6 +5V
19 COM 7 COM
20 Res (NC) 8 PWR_OK
21 +5V 9 5VSB
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 COM 12 +3.3V

Processor Power

Pin Defi nitions (JPW2)

Pins Defi nition
1 through 4 Ground
5 through 8 +12V

NMI Button

The non-maskable interrupt button
header is located on pins 19 and 20
of JF1. Refer to the table on the right
for pin defi nitions.

Power LED

The Power LED connection is located on
pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table
on the right for pin defi nitions.

HDD LED

The HDD LED connections are located on
pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here
to indicate HDD activity. See the table on
the right for pin defi nitions.

NMI Button

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
19 Control
20 Ground

Power LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
15 +5V
16 Ground

HDD LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
13 +5V
14 HD Active

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NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2)

The NIC (Network Interface Controller)
LED connection for LAN port 1 is located
on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED
connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9
and 10. NIC1 LED and NIC2 LED are
2-pin NIC LED headers. Attach NIC LED
cables to NIC1 LED and NIC2 LED to
display network activities for LAN 1 and
LAN2. Refer to the table on the right for
pin defi nitions.

Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/Front UID
LED

Connect an LED cable to the Front UID
and OH/Fan Fail connections on pins 7
and 8 of JF1 to display UID (Unit ID) sig­nals or to provide advanced warnings for
chassis overheat/fan failure. Refer to the
table on the right for pin defi nitions.

LAN1/LAN2 LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
9/11 Vcc
10/12 Ground

OH/Fan Fail LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
7 Vcc/Blue UID LED
8 OH/Fan Fail LED

OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status

State Defi nition
Off Normal
On Overheat
Flashing Fan Fail

Reset Button

The Reset Button connection is located
on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a the
hardware Reset Button on the computer
case. Refer to the table on the right for
pin defi nitions.

Power Fail LED

The Power Fail LED connection is located
on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table
on the right for pin defi nitions.

Reset Button

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
3 Reset
4 Ground

PWR Fail LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
5 Vcc
6 Ground

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Power Button

The Power Button connection is located
on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily
contacting both pins will power on/off the
system. This button can also be confi g-
ured to function as a suspend button (see
BIOS Setup). To turn off the power in the
suspend mode, press the button for at
least 4 seconds. Refer to the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.

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Power Button

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
1 Signal
2 +3V Standby

Back Panel USB0/1

Pin Defi nitions

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1)
are located on the I/O backpanel and an
additional six USB ports in three head­ers, USB2/3, 4/5, 12/13 provide front/
back chassis access. USB 11 is a Type
A USB connector. (USB cables are not
included). See the tables on the right for
pin defi nitions.

Serial Ports

The COM1 port is located on the I/O
backpanel. COM2 is a header located
on the the motherboard. See the table
on the r ight for p in defi nitions.

Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition
1 +5V 5 +5V
2 USB_PN1 6 USB_PN0
3 USB_PP1 7 USB_PP0
4 Ground 8 Ground

Front/Back Panel USB2/3, 11, 12/13

USB 2/4/11/12

Pin # Defi nition
1 +5V 6 +5V
2 USB_PN2 7 USB_PN3
3 USB_PP2 8 USB_PP3
4 Ground 9 Ground
5 No Con-

Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
1 CDC 6 DSR
2 RXD 7 RTS
3 TXD 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
5 Ground 10 NC

Pin Defi nitions

USB 3/5/13

Pin # Defi nition

10 Key

nection

Serial Port Pin Defi nitions

(COM1/COM2)

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Fan Headers

The X9SRi-F has fi ve fan headers (Fan1
~ Fan4 and FanA). These are all 4-pin fan
headers, however pins 1-3 are backward
compatible with traditional 3-pin fans.
A fan speed control setting in the BIOS
(Hardware Monitoring section) allows
the BIOS to automatically set fan speeds
based on the system temperature. Refer
to the table on the right for pin defi nitions.

Note: Please use all 3-pin fans or all 4-pin
fans on a motherboard. Do not mix 3-pin
fans and 4-pin fans on the same board.

Fan Header

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition
1 Ground (Black)
2 +12V (Red)
3 Tachometer
4 PWM_Control

Chassis Intrusion

A Chassis Intrusion header is located at
JL1 on the motherboard. Attach the ap­propriate cable from the chassis to inform
you of a chassis intrusion when the chas­sis is opened.

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse
Ports

The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2
mouse ports are located beside the USB
ports. See the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.

Speaker (JD1)

Chassis Intrusion

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition
1 Intrusion Input
2 Ground

PS/2 Keyboard and

Mouse Ports

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition
1 Data
2NC
3 Ground
4 VCC
5 Clock
6NC

On the JD1 header, pins 6~7 are used
for the internal speaker. Close pins 6~7
with a jumper or cap to use the onboard
speaker. If you wish to use an external
speaker, attach the external speaker's
cable to pins 1~4. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.

Speaker Connector

Pin Defi nitions

Pin Setting Defi nition
Pins 6~7 Internal Speaker
Pins 1~3 PWR LED
Pins 4~7 External Speaker

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Trusted Platform Module Header

This header is used to connect a Trusted
Platform Module (TPM), available sepa­rately from a third-party vendor. A TPM is
a security device that allows encryption
and authentication of hard drives, disal­lowing access if the TPM associated with
it is not installed in the system. See the
table on the right for pin defi nitions.

System Management Bus (JIPMB1)

A System Management Bus header for
the IPMI slot is located at IPMB. Con­nect the appropriate cable here to use
the IPMB I2C connection on your system.

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

System Management

Bus

Pin# Defi nition
1 Clock
2 Ground
3 Data
4 No Connection

Power Supply I2C Connector

The Power Supply (I
located at JPI

2

C on the motherboard.

2

C) connector is

This connector monitors the status of the
power supply, fan and system tempera­ture. See the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.

Wake-On-LAN

The Wake-On-LAN header is located
at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. See
the tab le on the ri ght for pin defi nitions.
(You must also have a LAN card with a
Wake-On-LAN connector and cable to
use this feature.)

PWR Supply I2C

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition
1 Clock
2 Data

3 PWR Fail
4 Ground
5 3.3V

Wake-On-LAN

Pin Defi nitions

(JWOL)

Pin# Defi nition
1 +5V Standby
2 Ground
3 Wake-up

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T-SGPIO 1/2 & 3-SGPIO 1/2 Headers

Two T-SGPIO (Serial-Link General Pur­pose Input/Output) headers are located
next to the I-SATA ports on the mother­board. Additionally, two 3-SGPIO ports
are also located next to JUSB 8/9. These
headers are used to communicate with
the enclosure management chip in the
system. See the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.

DOM PWR Connector

The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power con­nector, located at JSD1, provides 5V
(Gen1/Gen) power to a solid state DOM
storage device connected to one of the
SATA ports. See the table on the right for
pin defi nitions.

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

DOM PWR Connector

Pin Defi nitions

Pin Defi nition
15V
2 Ground

3 Ground

Unit ID Switch (UID SW)

The rear UID switch, the rear UID LED
and front UID LED on JF1 are designed
to work together. When the user pushes
the rear UID switch, the blue backpanel
UID LED and front UID LED will turn on.
Push the rear UID switch again to turn
off UID LED and the front UID LED. This
provides easy identifi cation of a system
unit that may be in need of service.

Internal Buzzer (SP1)

The Internal Buzzer (SP1) can be used
to provide audible indications for various
beep codes. See the table on the right for
pin defi nitions.

UID Switch

Pin# Defi nition
1 Button In
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Ground

Internal Buzzer

Pin Defi nition

Pin# Defi nitions
Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In
Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm

Speaker

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Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH1)

The JOH1 header is used to connect an
LED to provide warnings of chassis over­heat. This LED will also blink to indicate
a fan failure. Refer to the tables on right
for more information.

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Overheat LED

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition
1 P3V3
2 OH Active

OH/Fan Fail LED

Pin Defi nitions

State Message
Solid Overheat
Blinking Fan Fail

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5-9 Jumper Settings

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the mother­board, 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 diagram at
right for an example of jumping pins 1 and

2. Refer to the motherboard layout page
for jumper locations.

Note: On t wo-p in jum pe rs, "Closed" m ean s
the jumper is on and "Open" means the

Connector

Pins

Jumper

Setting

3 2 1

3 2 1

jumper i s off t he pins.

CMOS Clear

JBT1 is used to clear CMOS and 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).

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 power on the system.

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

VGA Enable/Disable

JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the
VGA port. The default position is on pins
1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the table on
the right for jumper settings.

VGA Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Setting Defi nition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled

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PCI Slot SMB Enable

Use Jumpers JI

2

C1/JI2C2 to enable PCI-E
SMB (System Management Bus) support
to improve system management for the
PCI-E slots. Default is disabled. See the
table on the right for jumper settings.

LAN Port Enable/Disable

Use JPL1/ JPL2 to enable or disable LAN
Port s 1 and 2 on the mo therbo ard. See
the table on the right for jumper settings.
The defau lt set ting is e nable d.

BMC Enable/Disable

JPB is used to enable or disable the BMC
(Baseboard Management Control) chip
and the onboard IPMI connection. This
jumper is used together with the IPMI set­tings in the BIOS. The default position is
on pins 1 and 2 to Enable BMC. See the
table on the right for jumper settings.

PCI Slot SMB Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Setting Defi nition
Closed Enabled
Open (Default) Disabled

LAN Port En/Disable

Jumper Settings

Setting Defi nition
1-2 Enabled
2-3 Disabled

BMC IPMI Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Setting Defi nition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled

BIOS Recovery (JPBIOS1)

The BIOS Recovery (JPBIOS) is used
to enable or disable the BIOS Recovery
feature of the motherboard. Install the
jumper on pins 1-2 to begin the recovery
process.

Watch Dog Enable

Watch Dog is a sy stem moni tor that c an
reboot the system when a software appli­cation hangs. Close pins 1-2 of JWD1 to
reset th e system i f an ap pli c ati on ha ngs .
Close p ins 2-3 to ge nerate a non -mask­able interrupt signal for the application
that hang s. S ee t he t a bl e on t he r i g ht fo r
jumper settings. Watch Dog must also be
enabled in the BIOS.

BIOS Recovery

Jumper Settings

Setting Defi nition
Pins 1-2 Normal
Pins 2-3 Recover

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings

Setting Defi nition
Pins 1-2 Reset (default)
Pins 2-3 NMI
Open Disabled

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5-10 Onboard Indicators

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs

The Ethernet ports (located beside the
VGA port) have two LEDs. On each Giga­bit LAN port, one LED indicates activity
when blinking while the other LED may be
green, amber or off to indicate the speed
of the connection. See the table on the
right for the functions associated with the
connection speed LED.

Connection Speed Indication

LAN LED

LED State Defi nition
Off No connection or 10 Mb/s
Green 100 Mbps
Amber 1 Gbps

Rear Unit ID LED (UID LED)

The rear Unit ID LED is located at UI D
LED on the backpanel. This LED is used
in conjunction with the rear UID switch to
provide easy identifi cation of a system
that might be in need of service.

IPMI Heartbeat LED (DP3)

The IPMI Heartbeat LED is located at
DP3. W he n D P 3 b li nks , t he I P MI f eat ur e
is functioning properly. Refer to the table
on the r ight fo r deta ils. A lso s ee the l ay­out belo w for th e LED loc atio n.

Rear UID LED

LED Indication

Blue: Solid UID Toggled On

IPMI Heartbeat LED Indicator

LED Indication

Green: Blinking IPMI is ready for use

Onboard Power LED (DP2)

An Onboard Power LED is located at
PWR LED on the motherboard. When
PWR LED is on, it means that the AC
power cable is connected, the power sup­ply switch and soft switch are on, and the
system is running.

Onboard Power LED

LED Indication

Status Defi nition
Off System Off (Soft Switch)
On System is Running

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5-11 SATA Drive Connections

SATA Ports

Ten Serial ATA (SATA) ports (I-SATA
0~5 ans S-SATA 1~4) are included on
the motherboard. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions for the onboard
SATA ports.

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SATA Port Pin Defi nitions

Pin # Defi nition
1 Ground
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 Ground
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 Ground

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5-12 Installing Drivers

After all the hardware and operating system have been installed, you need to install
certain drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that
came packaged with your motherboard. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM
drive, the display shown in Figure 5-4 should appear. (If this display does not appear ,
click on the My Computer icon and then on the icon representing your CD-ROM
drive. Finally, double click on the S "Setup" icon.)

Figure 5-4. Driver Installation Display Screen

Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme fi les for each
item. Click the tabs to the right of these in order from top to bottom to install each
item one at a time. After installing each item, you must reboot the system be-
fore moving on to the next item on the list. You should install everything here
except for the SUPER Doctor utility, which is optional. The bottom icon with a CD
on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.

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SuperDoctor III

The SuperDoctor® 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 SuperDoctor III program included on the
CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment
and operations of your system. SuperDoctor III displays crucial system information
such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status. See the Figure below
for a display of the SuperDoctor III interface.

Note: The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor III is ADMIN / ADMIN.
Note: When SuperDoctor is fi rst installed, it adopts the temperature threshold set-

tings that have been set in BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds
must be made within SuperDoctor, as the SuperDoctor settings override the BIOS
settings. To set the BIOS temperature threshold settings again, you would fi rst need
to uninstall SuperDoctor.

SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen (Health Information)

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Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control)

Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User's Manual can be downloaded from the
Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/
SuperDoctorIII.cfm.

For Linux, we recommend using SuperDoctor II.

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Chapter 6

Advanced Chassis Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte­nance on the SC512F-350B 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
maintainance 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 serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic

bags when not in use.

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

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
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Unpacking

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

Figure 6-1. Chassis Views

DVD-ROM Drive (Optional)

Power Supply

Mouse/Keyboard IPMI LAN Port

COM PortUSB Ports

VGA Port

Ethernet Ports

Control Panel

PCI Slot

6-2 Control Panel

The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the
JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system control buttons and
status indicators. These wires have been bundled together in a ribbon cable to
simplify the connection.

Connect the cable from JF1 on the serverboard to the Control Panel PCB (printed
circuit board). Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 on both connectors. Pull all
excess cabling out of the airfl ow path.

The LEDs inform you of system status. See Chapter 3 for details on the LEDs and
the control panel buttons. Details on JF1 can be found in Chapter 5.

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6-3 System Fans

The 5017R-MF employs two sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans to provide cooling.
Each fan unit is made up of two fans joined back-to-back, which rotate in opposite
directions. This counter-rotating action generates exceptional airfl ow and works to
dampen vibration levels. The fans can adjust their speed according to the heat level
sensed in the system, which results in more effi cient and quieter fan operation. Fan
speed is controlled by a setting in BIOS (see Chapter 7). Each fan in a set has its
own separate tachometer.

Note: It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed for the
airfl ow to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components.

System Fan Failure

If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan
fail LED on the control panel will blink on and off. Replace any failed fan at your
earliest convenience with the same type and model (the system can continue to
run with a failed fan).

Replacing System Fans (Figure 6-2)

1. Remove the chassis cover to see which fan has failed.

2. Power down the server and remove the AC power cord.

3. Detach the fan wiring then grasp the failed fan unit and lift it out of the chas­sis.

4. Replace the failed fan with an identical 4-cm, 12 volt fan (see Appendix C).

5. Push the new fan into the vacant space in the housing making 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. Reposition the fan housing back over the two mounting posts in the chassis,
then reconnect the fan wires to the same chassis fan headers you removed
them from.

7. Power up the system and check that the fan is working properly and that
the LED on the control panel has turned off. Finish by replacing the chassis
cover.

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Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans

Note: different motherboard may be shown than that in the 5017R-MF

6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal

Accessing the Drive Bays

DVD-ROM/Serial ATA Drives: For installing or removing the DVD-ROM or SATA
drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the server by removing the top
cover of the chassis. Note: The DVD drive is optional and does not come pre­installed in the system. Only a "slim" DVD-ROM will fi t in the 5017R-MF.

Accessing the Inside of the System

1. Power down the system and remove the AC power cord.

2. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it
locks (you will hear a "click").

3. Next, remove the screws from the lips on either side of the cover then de­press the two buttons on the cover to release it.

4. Push the cover away from you then lift it from the chassis to gain full access
to the inside of the server.

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Serial ATA Drive Installation

The SATA drive is not hot-swappable, meaning system power must be turned off
before installing or removing.

1. First power down the system and then remove the top cover of the chassis as
described on page 6-7.

2. Unscrew the retention screw at the top center of the drive, then push the
drive tray out from the back until you can grasp and pull it out through the
front of the chassis.

3. Remove the drive from the drive tray.

4. To add a new SATA drive, install a drive into the tray with the printed circuit
board side facing down and so that the mounting holes align with those in the
tray.

5. Secure the drive to the tray with the four screws.

6. Replace the top cover when fi nished. See Figure 6-3.

Note: the 5017R-MF can accommodate two internal SATA hard drives, one on
each side of the fans.

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

DVD-ROM Drive Installation

The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM
drive bay. The DVD-ROM must have a "slim" profi le to fi t into the 5017R-MF. If
you cannot remove the top cover with the system remaining in the rack, follow the
procedure below.

DVD-ROM Drive Installation

1. First shutdown the system and disconnect the AC power cable.

2. Make sure the system is supported from underneath then remove the front
bracket screws that secure the unit to the rack.

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3. Carefully lift the server out of the rack.

4. Open the cover by following the procedure described on page 6-4.

5. Remove the screws that secure the DVD-ROM drive to the chassis and then
lift the drive out of the chassis. See Figure 6-3.

Figure 6-3. Removing the DVD-ROM Drive

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6-5 Power Supply

The 5017R-MF has a single 350 watt power supply. This power supply has the
capability of operating at a 100 or 240 input voltage. You must power down the
system and then unplug the AC power cord to completely remove power from the
system before removing the power supply.

Power Supply Failure

If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace
the power supply unit. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro
(see part numbers in Appendix C and contact infomation in Chapter 1).

Accessing the Inside of the System

1. Power down the system and remove the AC power cord.

2. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it
locks (you will hear a "click").

3. Next, remove the screws from the lips on either side of the cover then de­press the two buttons on the cover to release it.

4. Push the cover away from you then lift it from the chassis to gain full access
to the inside of the server.

Replacing the Power Supply

1. To remove the failed power unit, remove the two screws on the back of the
power supply and a third from the front of the power supply, which secures it
to the bottom of the chassis.

2. Lift the unit straight out of the chassis. (The power cord should have already
been removed.)

3. Replace the failed unit with another unit of the same wattage. You must
replace it with the exact same power supply.

4. Carefully insert the new unit into position in the chassis and secure it with the
two screws at the rear of the unit and the third at the front.

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5. Reconnect the power cord, replace the chassis top cover and push the unit
back into the rack.

6. Finish by turning on the power switch on the power supply, then depress the
power button on the front of the system.

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Chapter 7

BIOS

7-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9SRi/X9SRE mother­board Series. 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 a text message will accompany it. (Note:
the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to
include, omit, or change any of these text 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>, ar­row 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 X9SRi/X9SRE Motherboard Series
Version
Build Date

Processor

The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of processor as shown below:
Processor
Speed
Physical Count
Logical Count

System Memory

This displays the size of memory available in the system:
Size

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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:

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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 op­tions are Enabled and Disabled.

AddOn ROM Display Mode

This set s the display mode f or Option ROM . The options ar e Force BI OS and
Keep Current.

Bootup Num-Lock

This feature selects the Power-on state for Numlock key. The options are Of f
and On.

Wait For 'F1' If Error

This for c e s th e syste m to wa it unt il t h e ' F1' key is presse d if a n er r o r oc c ur s . Th e
option s are Dis able d and Enabled.

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

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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 adap­tors 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 enable d, the Watch Dog Timer will a l l o w the system to reb oot when it is in a ctive
for more t han 5 minu tes. The o ption s are Enabl ed and Disabled.

Power Button Function

This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed.
Select 4-Second 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
instanty power off when the Power Button is pressed. The options are 4 Second
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, Power-Off
and Last State.

VFC

This item enables or disables the VESA Feature Connector (VFC) option. The op­tions are Enabled and Disabled.

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Processor & Clock Options

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.

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.

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

If set to Enabled, the hardware pre fetcher will pre fetch streams of data and instruc­tions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or backward manner to
improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)

The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The
CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled.

MPS and ACPI MADT Ordering

This feature allows the user to choose the method of ordering for the Multiple APIC
Description Table (MADT). Select Modern Ordering if you have the Microsoft Win­dows XP or later version of the OS. Select Legacy Ordering if you use Microsoft
Windows 2000 or earlier version of the OS. The options are Modern Ordering and
Legacy Ordering.

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, creat­ing mult iple " vi r tu al" sy stems i n one p hysic al c o mput er. The opti ons ar e Enabled
and Dis abled. Not e: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power
off an d restart the system for the c h ange to take effect. P lease refer to Intel’s web
site for detailed information.

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.)

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.).

Intel® Hyper Threading Technology

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 and 3.

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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 automati­cally 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.

P-STATE Coordination

This feature selects the type of coordination for the P-State of the processor.
P-State is a processor operational state that reduces the processor's voltage
and frequency. This makes the processor more energy effi icient, resulting in
further gains. The options are HW_ALL, SW_ALL and SW-ANY.

CPU C3 Report, CPU C6, CPU C7 Report

This BIOS feature enables or disables C3 (ACPI C2), C6 (ACPI C3), C7
(ACPI C3) reporting to the operating system. The options are Disabled and
Enabled.

Package C State Limit

If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package
register. The options are C0, C1, C6, C7 and No Limit.

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Intel® Turbo Boost Technology (Available if Intel® EIST technology is

Enabled)

Turbo Mode

This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in
specifi c conditions. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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
Duration 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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DRAM RAPL - this feature enables DRAM Running Average Power Limit.
The options are Disabled, Mode 0, and Mode 1.

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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.

Intel I/OAT

The Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology) signifi cantly reduces CPU
overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements, freeing resourc­es for more other tasks. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Select the TargetVGA

Use this option to select the target VGA device. The options are the cur­rently installed VGA devices.

DCA Support

This feature accelerates the performance of I/O devices using Direct Cache Ac­cess. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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 resource­sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliabil­ity, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The settings
are Enabled and Disabled.

IOU1 - PCIe Port

This feature enables the user to select bifurcation mode for the selected root port.
The options are x4x4 and x8.

Link Speed

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

IOU2 - PCIe Port

This feature enables the user to select bifurcation mode for the selected root port.
The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8 and x16.

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Link Speed

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

IOU3 - PCIe Port

This feature enables the user to select bifurcation mode for the selected root port.
The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8 and x16.

Link Speed

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

Active State Power Management

Select Enabled to enable Active-State Power Management for signal
trans acti ons bet we en L0 and L1 Links on the PCI E xp ress B us in or der
to maximize power-saving and transaction speeds. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.

PCIE Maximum Payload Size

This feature selects the setting of the PCIE maximum payload size. The
options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048
Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.

Memory Mode

The options are Independent, Mirroring, Lockstep and Sparing.
Independent - All DIMMs are available to the operating system.
Mirroring - The motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in

memory for redundancy.
Lockstep - The motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same

set of operations in parallel.
Sparing - A preset threshold of correctable errors is used to trigger fail-

over. The spare memory is put online and used as active memory in place
of the failed memory.

NUMA Support

This feature enables the Non-Uniform Memory Access ACPI support. The
options are Enabled 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 DDR­800, Force DDR-1066, Force DDR-1333, and Force DDR3-1600.

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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, 3 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.

Rank Margin

This feature enables or disables Rank Margin. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.

Thermal Throttling

This feature selects from the different throttling methods. The options are
Disabled, OLTT and CLTT.

OLTT - Open Loop Thermal Throttling.
CLTT - Closed Loop Thermal Throttling.

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South Bridge Confi guration

This item displays the current South Bridge Revision.

SLP_S4 Assertion Stretch Enable

This feature enables or disables Assertion Stretch. The options are

Enabled, and Disabled.

Assertion Width

This feature selects the Assertion Width. The options are 1-2 Seconds,
2-3 Seconds, 3-4 Seconds and 4-5 Seconds.

Deep Sx

Select Enabled to enable Deep Sleep State support. The settings 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 Disable to
have USB devices available only for EFI applicatioins. The options are

Enabled, Disabled and Auto.

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

This item is for Operating Systems that does not support Enhanced Host
Controller 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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IDE/SATA Confi guration

When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence
of the IDE Devices and displays the following items:

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:

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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 Enhanced and Compatible. The
default of Serial-ATA Controller 1 is Enhanced.

SATA Port0~Port5

This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives
on the particular SATA port.

AHCI Mode

The following items are displayed when AHCI Mode is selected:

Aggressive Link Power Management

This feature Enables or Disables Agressive Link Power Management
support for Cougar Point B0 stepping and later. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.

SATA Port0~Port5

This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives
on the particular SATA port.

Staggered Spin Up

Set this item to Enabled to enable Staggered Spin-up support. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.

External SATA Port

Set this item to Enabled to enable eSATA support. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.

Hot Plug

Set this item to Enabled to enable hot-plugging. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.

RAID Mode

The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected:

SATA Port0~Port5

This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives
on the particular SATA port.

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Hot Plug

Set this item to Enabled to enable hot-plugging. 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 specifi 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. Select
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.

PCIX Slots 1, 2, 3 and PCI-E Slots 4, 5, 6 OPROM

Use this feature to enable or disable PCI slot Option ROMs. The options are Dis­abled and Enabled.

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 options are

Disabled and Enabled.

Boot Graphics Adapter Priority

This option allows the user to specify which graphics controller to be used as the pri­mary boot device. The options are Slot 6 VGA, Other Slot VGA and Onboard VGA.

Load SAS Option ROM

This feature selects whether to load the SAS option ROM. The options Enabled
and Disabled.

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Super IO Device Confi guration

Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2

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

Serial Port1 Settings/ Serial Port2 Settings

This option specifi es the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address
of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from
accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port
physically becomes unavailable. Select 3F8/IRQ4 to allow the serial port to use 3F8
as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address.

The options for Serial Port1 are:
Auto,
IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;
IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12;
IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12;
IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12;
IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12;
The options for Serial Port2 are:
Auto,
IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;
IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12;
IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12;
IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12;
IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12;

Serial Port 2 Mode

Use this feature to confi gure Serial Port 2 mode. The options are Normal, IrDA and
ASK IR. IrDA (Infrared Data) is an industry standard for remote control devices. ASK
IR (Amplitude Shifted Keying Infrared) is a protocol compatible with Sharp® branded
PDAs and other infrared devices.

PS/2 KB/MS WakeUp

This feature is used to awaken the system from Standby mode by a PS/2 mouse
click or PS/2 keyboard keystroke. The options are S1 (OS Control), S5 (OS Con­trol), Force Enable, and Force Disable.

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Remote Access Confi guration

COM1/COM2/SOL Console Redirection

Use this feature to enable console redirection for COM0 and COM1 ports. The op­tions are Enabled and Disabled. The default for all ports are Disabled.

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Console Redirection Settings

Confi gure the following options for the Console Redirection Settings. The
most common settings are set as default:

Terminal Type : Select ANSI, VT100, VT100+, or VT-UTF8
Bits per Second (BPS): 9600, 19200, 57600, or 115200
Data Bits: 8 or 7
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, or Space
Stop Bits: 1 or 2
Flow Control: None or Hardware RTS/CTS
Recorder Mode: Disabled or Enabled
Resolution 100x31: Disabled or Enabled
Legacy OS Redirection Resolution: 80x24 or 80x25

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

Use this feature to enable console redirection. The options are Enabled and Dis­abled. The default is Disabled.

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Console Redirection Settings

Confi gure the following options for the Console Redirection Settings. The
most common settings are set as default:

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port: COM1, COM2, SOL

Terminal Type : Select ANSI, VT100, VT100+, or VT-UTF8
Bits per Second (BPS): 9600, 19200, 57600, or 115200
Flow Control: None, Hardware RTS/CTS, Software Xon/Xoff
Data Bits: 8 or 7
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, or Space
Stop Bits: 1 or 2

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Hardware Health Confi guration

Fan Speed Control Mode

This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the
onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the
CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for effective
system cooling. Select "Full Speed" to allow the onboard fans to run at full speed
(of 100% Pulse Width Modulation Duty Cycle) for maximum cooling. This setting
is recommended for special system confi guration or debugging. Select "Standard"
for the onboard fans to run at 50% of the Initial PWM Cycle in order to balance the
needs between system cooling and power saving. This setting is recommended
for regular systems with normal hardware confi gurations. Select "Optimal" for the
onboard fans to run at 30% of the Initial PWM Cycle for best power effi ciency and
maximum quietness. The options are Full Speed (@100% of PWM Cycle), Standard
(@50% of PWM Cycle), and Optimal (@30% of PWM Cycle).

CPU Temperature Display Mode

This feature displays the CPU temperature detected by DTS (i.e., +34

o

C) or tem­perature status in text ("Low", "Medium" or "High"). The options are Text Mode
or DTS.

CPU Temperature

If Text Mode is selected, the CPU Temperature Display Mode will show the CPU
temperature status as follows:

Low – This level is considered as the ‘normal’ operating state. The CPU
temperature is well below the CPU ‘Temperature Tolerance’. The mother­board fans and CPU will run normally as confi gured in the BIOS (Fan Speed
Control).

User intervention: No action required.
Medium – The processor is running warmer. This is a ‘precautionary’ level

and generally means that there may be factors contributing to this condition,
but the CPU is still within its normal operating state and below the CPU
‘Temperature Tolerance’. The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally
as confi gured in the BIOS. The fans may adjust to a faster speed depending
on the Fan Speed Control settings.

User intervention: No action is required. However, consider checking the CPU
fans and the chassis ventilation for blockage.

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High – The processor is running hot. This is a ‘caution’ level since the CPU’s
‘Temperature Tolerance’ has been reached (or has been exceeded) and may
activate an overheat alarm:

The information provided above is for your reference only. For more information
on thermal management, please refer to Intel’s Web site at www.Intel.com.

System Temperature / Peripheral Temperature

This feature displays the system and peripheral device temperatures, as detected
by the motherboard sensors.

Fan1 ~ Fan5 Speed

This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces Fan1 through
Fan4 and FanA.

12V, VDIMM, 5VCC, CPU VTT, AVCC, 3.3VCC, VSB, VBAT

This feature displays the current voltages of the above voltage monitors.

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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.

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 de­pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc­tion embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace
the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Suspend Mode

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, and S1 (POS).

WHEA Support

This feature Enables the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support
for the Windows 2008 operating system (and later versions). The options are
Enabled and Disabled.

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Network Stack

Use this feature to enable or disable the network stach (PXE and UEFI). The op­tions are Disabled and Enabled.

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ME Subsystem

Use this feature to disable or enable the ME (Management Engine) Subsystem.
This section also displays the current status of the ME Subsystem. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.

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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.

PCI Error Logging Support

Change this item to enable or disable runtime error logging. The options are En­abled and Disabled.

Memory Correction Error Threshold

Change this item to defi ne the system's memory correction error threshold. Directly
enter a numeric value, default is 10.

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.

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MECI

The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of oc­curences a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.
This is a numeric value.

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.

7-5 IPMI

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.

BMC Support

This feature enables or disables the installed Baseboard Management Controller
(BMC) on the motherboard. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Wait For BMC

If enabled, the system will wait for a BMC response after the AC power is turned
on. It takes around 30 seconds to initialize Host to BMC interfaces. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.

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BMC Self Test Log

This feature logs any BMC messages returned during a BMC self-test. It shows the
total number of entries and will allow the viewing of each event by scrolling down.

Erase Log - Select Yes, On every reset or No.
When Log is Full - Select Clear Log or Do Not Log Anymore.

System Event Log

This feature is used to change the Sytem 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
following 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 Disabled, Both, Error Code and Progress Code.

BMC Network Confi guration

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

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". If Static is
selected, the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address must be manually
entered below. When Dynamic is selected, all the options below are automatically
assigned to the system by itself or by an external DHCP server.

The options are Unspecifi ed, Static, Dynamic-obtained by BMC, Dynamic-Loaded
by BIOS, and Dynamic-BMC running other Protocol. The following items are dis­played when Static is selected:

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 three­digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.

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Subnet Mask - Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine be­longs 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).

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

Router MAC Address - Enter the MAC address of the Router or Gateway (only
if needed).

7-6 ISCSI

When sharing the iSCSI devices on this machine (iSCSI target), this section is
used to enter the worldwide unique name of an iSCSI initiator. An iSCSI initiator
application must be confi gured on the machine that will access the iSCSI drives
in this machine.

Only IQN (iSCSI Qualifi ed Names) names are accepted. Please research RFC
3720 and RFC 3721 at the Internet Engineering Task Force website (IETF -- www.
ietf.org) for more information on iSCSI.

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7-7 Boot Settings

Chapter 7: BIOS

Use this fe ature to co nfi gure Boot Settings:



Boot Options Priority

This feature allows the user to specify which devices are boot devices and the order
of priority from which the systems boots from during startup.

Boot Option #1, Boot option #2, Boot Option #3, etc
The settings are Built-in EFI Shell, [any detected boot device] and Disabled.

Network Devices

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



Delete Boot Option

This feature allows the user to delete a previously defi ned boot device from which
the systems boots from during startup.

Boot Option #1, Boot option #2, Boot Option #3, etc
The settings are Built-in EFI Shell, and [any pre defi ned boot device]

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7-8 Security Settings

• 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.

Boot Sector Virus Protection

When Enabled, the BIOS displays a warning when any program (or virus) issues a
Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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7-9 Exit Options

Chapter 7: BIOS

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

Save Changes and Exit

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 con­fi guration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit
menu and press <Enter>.

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>.

Discard Changes

Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the
AMI BIOS Utility Program.

Restore 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.

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Save As User Defaults

To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En­ter>. 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 <En­ter>. Use this feature to retrieve user-defi ned settings that were saved previously.

Boot Override

Set this feature to override a previously defi ned boot device. The available devices
will be listed below.

7-10 Main Confi guration Page



Port Confi guration Menu

Use this feature to confi gure network-related options.

Preboot Option ROM

This option enables or disables the Option ROM for the current port. When disabled,
the preboot driver can be loaded from this location. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.

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Link Speed

This feature changes the link speed and duplex mode for the current port. The
options are AutoNeg, 10 Mbps H alf, 10 Mbps Full, 10 0 Mbp s Half a nd 100 M bps
Full.

Wake On LAN

This feature enables or disables the current port's Wake On LAN feature. When
enabled, the system can be 'awaken' by sending a magic packet signal through the
enabled LAN port. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Port Confi guration Information

This section displays information on the following devices:
Factory MAC address, Alternate MAC address, UEFI driver version, PCI

Bus:Device:Function, Chip Type, Adapter PBA and Link Status.

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Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes

Appendix A

POST Error Beep Codes

During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time
the system is powered on, errors may occur.

Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue with
bootup. The error messages normally appear on the screen.

Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue to bootup. If a fatal error occurs,
you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.

These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps.
The numbers on the fatal error list correspond to the number of beeps for the cor­responding error.

POST Error Beep Codes

Beep Code/LED Error Message Description

1 beep Refresh Circuits have been reset.

(Ready to power up)

5 short beeps + 1 long
beep

8 beeps Display memory

OH LED On System OH System Overheat

Memory error No memory detected in the

system
Video adapter missing or with

read/write error

faulty memory

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Appendix B: UEFI BIOS Recovery

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Appendix B

UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions

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
need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the
BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.

B-1 An Overview to the UEFI BIOS

The Unifi ed Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specifi cation provides a software-
based interface between the operating system and the platform fi rmware in the
pre-boot environment. The UEFI specifi cation supports an architecture-independent
mechanism for add-on card initialization to allow the UEFI OS loader, which is stored
in the add-on card, to boot up the system. UEFI offers a clean, hand-off control to
a computer system at bootup.

B-2 Recovering the UEFI Main BIOS Block

An AMIBIOS fl ash chip consists of a boot sector block and a main BIOS code block
(a main BIOS image). The boot sector block contains critical BIOS codes, including
memory detection and recovery codes for the user to fl ash a new BIOS image if the
original BIOS image is corrupted. When the system power is on, the boot sector
codes execute fi rst. Once it is completed, the main BIOS code will continue with
system initialization and bootup.

Note: Follow the BIOS Recovery instructions below for BIOS recovery when the
main BIOS block crashes. However, when the BIOS Boot sector crashes, you will
need to send the motherboard back to Supermicro for RMA repair.

B-3 Recovery Using a USB-Attached Device

This feature allows the user to recover a BIOS image using a USB-attached device
without additional utilities used. A USB fl ash device such as a USB Flash Drive, or
a USB CD/DVD ROM/RW device can be used for this purpose. However, a USB
Hard Disk drive cannot be used for BIOS recovery at this time.

To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instruc­tions below.

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Recovery

1. Using a different machine, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image fi le into the
disc Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD.

Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" fi le in your driver disk, visit
our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a
USB fl ash device and rename it to "Super ROM" for BIOS recovery use.

2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.Rom") into
your USB drive and power on the system

3. While powering on the system, keep pressing <Ctrl> and <Home> simultane­ously on your PS2 or USB keyboard until your hear two short beeps. This
may take from a few seconds to one minute.

4. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS
Recovery page as shown below.

Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start with BIOS Recovery. If you
decide to proceed with BIOS Recovery, follow the procedures below.

5. When the screen as shown above displays, using the arrow key, select the
item- "Proceed with fl ash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the
progress of BIOS Recovery as shown in the screen below.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Boot Security Exit

WARNING! BIOS Recovery Mode has been detected

Flash Update Parameters

Reset NVRAM



Proceed with Flash Update

Version 2.12.1211. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

[Enabled]

Recovery

Set this to start ash
update

 : Select Screen
 : Select Item

Enter: Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

Note: Do not interrupt the process of BIOS fl ashing until it is completed.

6. After the process of BIOS Recovery is complete, press any key to reboot the
system.

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