Supero SuperServer 5037MC-H8TRF User Manual

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SUPERSERVER

®

Super Microcloud

5037MC-H8TRF

TM

USER’S MANUAL

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It

provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5037MC-H8TRF.

Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians

only.

Preface

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

based on the SC938H-R1620B 3U chassis and eight X9SCD-F motherboards. The

X9SCD-F supports single Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 Series processors. Please refer

to our web site for an up-to-date list of supported processors.

TM

server system

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the

system and describes the main features of the Super X9SCD-F motherboard and

the SC938H-R1620B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the server into a rack and

check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your server

was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will refer

you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions

and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs

located throughout the system.

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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 5037MC-H8TRF.

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9SCD-F motherboard, including the

locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter

when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the

motherboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC938H-R1620B 3U server

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

removing or reconfi guring drives and when replacing system power supply units

and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-

tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix B: System Specifi cations

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Notes

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4

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

Chapter 2 Server Installation

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

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

2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1

Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4 System Safety

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

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

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

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

Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

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

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

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

5-2 Motherboard Installation .................................................................................. 5-2

5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-2

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

5-5 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 5-3

Installing an LGA1155 Processor .................................................................. 5-3

Installing a Heatsink ........................................................................................ 5-5

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

How to Install DDR3 DIMMs ........................................................................... 5-6

Memory Support .............................................................................................. 5-6

Installing and Removing DIMMs ..................................................................... 5-7

Guidelines for Populating Memory .................................................................. 5-8

5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards .............................................................................. 5-8

5-8 Motherboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10

X9SCD-F Quick Reference ............................................................................5-11

5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-12

5-10 I/O Port Defi nitions ....................................................................................... 5-13

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5-11 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-14

5-12 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-16

5-13 SATA Drive Connections ............................................................................... 5-17

5-14 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-17

Supero Doctor III ........................................................................................... 5-18

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

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

7-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-15

7-5 IPMI Confi guration ........................................................................................ 7-16

7-6 Boot Settings .................................................................................................7-18

7-7 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 7-19

7-8 Exit Options ................................................................................................... 7-20

Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes

Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

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

comprised of two main subsystems: the SC938H-R1620B 3U chassis and eight

X9SCD-F motherboards. Please refer to our web site for information on operating

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

com).

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

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

• Four chassis fans (FAN-0115L4)

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

• One air shroud, each node (MCP-310-93801-0B)

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

• SATA Accessories

One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-938H)

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

• One rail kit (MCP-280-93801-0B)

• One SuperServer 5037MC-H8TRF User's Manual

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1-2 Motherboard Features

The 5037MC-H8TRF includes a total of eight X9SCD-F single processor mother-

boards, which are based on the Intel C204 PCH chipset. Below are the main features

of the X9SCD-F. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

Each X9SCD-F supports a single Intel E3-1200 Series processor in an LGA 1155

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

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

Memory

The X9SCD-F has four DIMM slots that can support up to 32 GB of ECC DDR3-

1333/1066 UDIMM. This equates to a maximum of 256 GB for the system. Memory

modules of the same size and speed should be used. See Chapter 5 for details.

SATA

A SATA controller is integrated into the chipset to provide a four-port SATA subsys-

tem. The SATA drives are hot-swappable units.

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

swap capability and RAID function of the SATA drives.

Rear I/O Ports

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

buttons for UID (Unit Identifi cation) and power.

Graphics

There is no onboard graphics controller on the X9SCD-F. A VGA port is included

on the KVM connector.

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Cougar Point

DDR3 (CHA)

Sandy Bridge

PCIe2.0_x8

VRM 12

SVID

PCIe x8 SLOT

DDR3 (CHB)

DIMM1
DIMM2(Far)

DIMM1
DIMM2(Far)

4 UDIMM

MISC VRs

1333/1066MHz

1333/1066MHz

5GT/s

x4 DMI II

5GT/s

P11-12

P29-30

LPC

RMII

VGA (KVM)

RTL8201
PHY

HERMON WPCM450
WINBOND

PCI32

RJ45

PCIe2.0_x8

PCIe x8 SLOT (Micro LP)

5GT/s

600MB/s

SATA-III

PCH

C204

2 SATA PORTS (BP)

300MB/s

SATA-II

1 SATA PORT (DOM)

3 USB PORTS

USB2.0

480Mbps

2 USB PORTS (KVM)

USB2.0

480Mbps

LPC

TPM1.2 Header

COM1(KVM)

LPC

HEALTH
INFO

LPC I/O

NCT6776F

FLASH
SPI 64Mb

SPI

PCIe2.0 x1

5GT/s

IPMI

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

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

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

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

a system that is non-responsive.

Other Features

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

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

overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

Figure 1-1. Intel 7500 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC938H-R1620B

server chassis.

System Power

The SC938H-R1620B features a redundant (two separate power modules) 1620W

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

a failed power supply without shutting down the system.

Front Control Panel

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

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

Cooling System

The SC938H-R1620B chassis includes four 8-cm fans located behind the back-

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

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

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

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [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 5037MC-H8TRF up and

running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the

system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes

that your system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If

your system is not already fully integrated with a motherboard, processors, system

memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on

installing specifi c components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the 5037MC-H8TRF was shipped in and note if it was

damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a damage

claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the 5037MC-H8TRF.

It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas

where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated. You will also

need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Be sure to read the Rack and Server

Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

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

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

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

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

in the sections that follow.

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Choosing a Setup Location

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

completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back

of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

• This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

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

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

Units.

Warnings and Precautions!

Rack Precautions

• Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to

the fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

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

rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

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

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

multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

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

• Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the

rails.

• Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack fi rst, and then

work up.

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

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

power failure.

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

ing them.

• Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-

ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the

room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an

environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-

ture (Tmra).

Reduced Airfl ow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required

for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not

arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power

supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have

on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of

equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself

should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec-

tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power

strips, etc.).

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

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

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

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

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

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

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

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

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

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

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

side of the chassis.

Rail Assembly

(Shown with Rails

Retracted)

This Side Faces

Outward

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

Outer Rail

Middle Rail

Locking Tab

Inner Rail

(Left Rail Assembly Shown)

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Locking Tabs

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

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

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

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

Releasing the Inner Rail

Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails

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

page.

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

below.

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

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

1

1

2

1

3

1

Figure 2-2. Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail

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Figure 2-3. Installing the Inner Rails

Inner Rails

2

1

3

1

1

4

Figure 2-4. Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis

Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis

Installing the Inner Rails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1

4

1

2

1

3

1

Figure 2-5. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails

Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack

Installing the Outer Rails

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

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

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

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

illustrated above.

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

posts of the rack.

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

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

rear of the rack.

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

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Ball-Bearing

Shuttle

Figure 2-6. Installing the Chassis into a Rack

Standard Chassis Installation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all the way into the rear of the rack.

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

to the front of the rack.

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Optional Quick Installation Method

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

rack.

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

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

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

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

Figure 2-7. Installing the Chassis into a Rack

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2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup

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

connections have been made.

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

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

vents provide proper ventilation and cooling for the system.

Removing the Chassis Cover and Protective Film

1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source.

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

lustrated in Figure 2-8.

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

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

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

are clear and unobstructed.

Checking the Components and Setup

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

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

instructions on processor and heatsink installation.

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

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

memory, refer to Chapter 5.

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

details on installing PCI add-on cards.

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

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

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Remove Film

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From Vents

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Figure 2-8. Accessing the Inside of the System

Remove Three

2

1

Screws

3

1

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

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

proper airfl ow and prevent overheating.

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2-6 Preparing to Power On

Checking the Drives

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

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

Chapter 6.

Checking the Airfl ow

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

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

designed to promote suffi cient airfl ow through the chassis.

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

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

reroute them after working on the system.

Providing Power

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

from electrical noise and power surges.

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

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

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

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

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

that was included with the system..

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

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

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

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

control the nodes.

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

sponse you may need to take.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

Power Button/LED

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

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

when powered-off.

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

nodes in order from one to eight.

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

down the nodes in order from one to eight.

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

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

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

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

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3-3 LEDs

Power Failure LED

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

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

during normal operation.

Node Status LEDs

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

the status of each serverboard node.

Figure 3-1. Node Status LEDs

LED Appearance Description

Solid Green The node is powered on and operating normally

Blinking Green The node is in the process of shutting down

Solid Red The node is detecting an overheated condition

1Hz Blinking Red The node is detecting a fan failure

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

Solid Blue The node local UID is on

1Hz Blinking Blue The node remote UID is on

No Illumination The node is powered-down

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3-4 Hard Drive Carrier LEDs

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

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

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

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

and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

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

by your system management software.

Figure 3-2. Hard Drive Carrier LEDs

Hard Drive Carrier LEDs

3-5 Node LEDs

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

the chassis.

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Figure 3-3. Rear Node LED Indicators

Power Button

and LED

(Green)

UIO Button

and LED

(Blue)

Failure LED

(Red)

Power Button and LED

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

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

UIO Button and LED

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

activated, it is off when inactive.

Failure LED

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

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

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

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

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Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm

and the SuperServer 5037MC-H8TRF from damage:

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

as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical

outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from

the system.

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

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

stalling main system components, such as the motherboard, memory modules

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

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

the power supply units in the system.

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

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

sary.

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

is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use

extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical

components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

• Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection

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

designed as electrical insulators.

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

plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

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

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

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

mended by the manufacturer (CR2032). Dispose of used batteries according to

the manufacturer's instructions.

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

DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous

radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon-

ventional way.

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

ture Coeffi cient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service

technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one

replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.

4-2 General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

• Keep the area around the SuperServer 5037MC-H8TRF clean and free of

clutter.

• The SuperServer 5037MC-H8TRF weighs approximately 62.2 lbs. (28.3 kg)

when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift

slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back

straight and lift with your legs.

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

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

stepped on.

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

unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or

be pulled into a cooling fan.

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

conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact

with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.

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

it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections

have been made.

4-3 ESD Precautions

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical

charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to

neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic com ponents and printed

circuit boards. The following measures are generally suffi cient to neutralize this

difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:

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

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

until ready for use.

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

bag.

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

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

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

memory modules or contacts.

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

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

in use.

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

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

the motherboard.

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4-4 Operating Precautions

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

H8TRF is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system

can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery

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

Chapter 5

Advanced Motherboard Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install the motherboard modules into the

chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All mother-

board jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference

chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely

close the chassis when you have fi nished working with the server to better cool

and protect the system.

5-1 Handling the Motherboard

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

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

(see previous chapter). To prevent the motherboard from bending, keep one hand

under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following measures

are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from electric static discharge.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent Electrostatic Discharge

(ESD).

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

bag.

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

memory modules or gold contacts.

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

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

bags when not in use.

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

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

the motherboard.

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Unpacking

The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static

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

protected.

5-2 Motherboard Installation

The X9SCD-F motherboards have been preinstalled into carriers to simplify install-

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

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

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

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

motherboard nodes from the chassis.

5-3 Connecting Cables

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

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

node is installed into its bay in the chassis. This covers the main power connec-

tion, the control panel connections and the data and power connections for the

SATA drives.

5-4 I/O Ports

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

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

Figure 5-1. I/O Ports

2

1

3

4

1 KVM Port 3 UID Button

2 IPMI Port 4 Power Button and LED

I/O Ports

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5-5 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Notes:

• When changing the CPU in a node, always power down the node fi rst and

remove it from the chassis. Make sure that you install the CPU into its 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.

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

the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent;

otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.

• Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support.

Installing an LGA1155 Processor

1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket,

from its locked position.

2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plate cap.

Load Plate

Load Lever

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3. Use your thumb and your index fi nger to hold the CPU at the top center edge

and the bottom center edge of the CPU.

4. Align the CPU key (the semi-circle cutouts) against the socket keys. Once

aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down to the socket. (Do not drop the

CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically.

Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to

avoid damage to the CPU or the socket.)

With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make

sure that the CPU is properly installed.

5. Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock.

Save the plastic PnP cap. The motherboard must be shipped with the PnP

cap properly installed to protect the CPU socket pins. Shipment without the

PnP cap properly installed will cause damage to the socket pins.

Warning: The CPU will only seat inside the socket in one direction. Make

sure it is properly inserted 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.

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CPU properly

installed

Load lever locked

into place.

B

A

Make sure "A"

points are under B

Installing a Heatsink

1. With the node removed, remove the air shroud as described in Section 6-7.

2. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required

amount has already been applied.

3. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are

aligned with those on the motherboard and the heatsink bracket underneath.

4. Screw in two diagonal facing screws until just snug (do not over-tighten the

screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.)

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

6. Reverse the order of this procedure to remove a heatsink.

Figure 5-2. Installing a Heatsink

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5-6 Installing Memory

CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM

modules to prevent any possible damage.

How to Install Memory

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

DIMM1A, then DIMM2A, DIMM1B, DIMM2B. Pay attention to the notch along

the bottom of the module to prevent incorrect installation.

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

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

Memory Support

Each X9SCD-F supports up to 32GB of ECC DDR3 UDIMM memory (1066/1333

MHz) in four DIMM slots. Please refer to the product page on our web site for pos-

sible updates to memory support.

Installing and Removing DIMMs

C

MICRO-LP PCI-E 3.0 X8

SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

JI2C1

1

JPME2

1-2RST

JWD1

2-3NMI

JPB1

1-2ENAB
2-3DISB

JPG1

1-2ENAB
2-3DISB

+

JPME1

JBT1

CMOS

CLEAR

1

JWF1

I-SATA4

JPK1

1

1

USB1

JTPM1

CPU1

P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM1B
P1-DIMM2A

B1

P1-DIMM2B

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

Image rotated 90

◦

1

JKVM1

UID

SW1 SW2

+

LAN1

J4

A

PWR

X9SCD-F

J2

USB2

1

U1

JP2

DIMM1A

DIMM1B

DIMM2A

DIMM2B

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Installing and Removing DIMMs

Position the DIMM module's

bottom key so that it aligns

with the receptive point on

the slot.

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Notches

Push a lock/release tab to the

release position. Make sure

that the side notches of the

DIMM module aligns with the

lock/release tab of the slot as

it is pressed in.

Insert the DIMM module verti-

cally and press down until the

module snaps into place.

Release

Release

Lock/Release Tabs

Press Down

When the module is prop-

erlly inserted, the lock/re-

lease tabs will automatically

secure the DIMM module,

locking it into place.

To Remove:

Use your thumbs to gently

push the lock/release tabs

near both ends of the module.

This should release it from the

slot. Pull the DIMM module

upwards.

Lock

Release

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Guidelines for Populating Memory

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

lowing order: DIMM1A, DIMM2A, DIMM1B and DIMM2B.

• 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.

• Although the motherboard can support one or three DIMM modules installed,

memory should be installed in pairs for best performance.

Recommended Population (Balanced)

DIMM2B Slot DIMM2A Slot DIMM1B Slot DIMM1A Slot Total System Memory

2GB DIMM 2GB DIMM 4GB

2GB DIMM 2GB DIMM 2GB DIMM 2GB DIMM 8GB

4GB DIMM 4GB DIMM 8GB

4GB DIMM 4GB DIMM 4GB DIMM 4GB DIMM 16GB

8GB DIMM 8GB DIMM 16GB

8GB DIMM 8GB DIMM 8GB DIMM 8GB DIMM 32GB

5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards

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

To install an expansion card, follow the instructions below.

Installing an Add-on Card

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

as described in Chapter 6.

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

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

4. Remove the PCI slot shield.

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

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

by removing the riser card screw)

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

opening in the rear of the node.

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

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

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

unused slot.

Expansion Card

PCI Slot

Bracket

Riser Card

Figure 5-12: Installing the Expanion Card

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

and motherboard may vary from those illustrated)

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5-8 Motherboard Details

Figure 5-4. X9SCD-F Layout

PWR BTN/LED

UID LED

IPMI

JKVM1

LED5

I-SATA4

MICRO LP

JPB1

SPKR1

JPG1

JWD1

JTPM1
JUSB2

JWF1

SW1 SW2

PWR

X9SCD-F

UID

J4

A

UID BUTTON

J2

MICRO-LP PCI-E 3.0 X8

+

JTPM1

1

USB1

JPK1

1

DIMM4

DIMM3

JPB1

1-2ENAB

2-3DISB

JWD1

JPG1

1-2ENAB

2-3DISB

1-2RST

2-3NMI

JPME2

JBT1

CMOS
CLEAR

I-SATA4

JWF1

1

B1

DIMM1

DIMM2

P1-DIMM1A

P1-DIMM1B

P1-DIMM2A

P1-DIMM2B

JKVM1

LAN1

+

JI2C1

1

JPME1

CPU1

1

SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8

C

LED4

SLOT1

JI2C1

JI2C2

JBT1

BATT

DIMM

JP2

IF +PWR

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CPU

USB2

JUSB1

1

U1

X9SCD-F Quick Reference

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Jumper Description

JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable

JPG1 Onboard VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JWD1 Watch Dog Timer RST/NMI Selection Pins 1-2 (Reset)
JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-11
JI2C1, JI2C2 SMB to PCI Slots See Section 5-11

Connector Description

Micro LP Slot PCI-E 2.0 (Micro LP Slot & Slot 1)

SPKR1 Internal Speaker / Buzzer

JTPM1
JUSB2 USB Header

I-SATA4 Internal SATA Port

JWF1 SATA Disk On Module (DOM) Power Connector

DIMM DIMM Memory Slots

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

JUSB1 Internal (Type A) USB Port

CPU Socket H2 (LGA1155) for a single Xeon E3-1200 series CPU

BATT Onboard Battery

Slot1 PCI-E 2.0 x 8 Slot

JKVM1 USB / VGA / UART Interface

IPMI RJ45 IPMI Port

UID Button Unit ID Button

PWR BTN/LED Power Button and LED

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Header

Default Setting

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

LED Description

LED4 IPMI Heartbeat (Green: Blinking = Normal)

LED5 System Fail LED
UID LED Unit ID LED

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5-9 Connector Defi nitions

IF + POWER

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

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

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

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

TPM Header

This header is used to connect a

Trusted Platform Module (TPM), that

is available from a third-party vendor.

A TPM is a security device that allows

encryption and authentication of hard

drives. It enables the motherboard to

deny access if the TPM associated

with the hard drive is not installed in

the system. See the table on the right

for pin defi nitions.

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Three Universal Serial Bus ports (USB

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

board. Two of these are available on

a header, and one on a Type A con-

nector. There are also two ports (USB

0/1) available through the KVM port

(cables not included). See the tables

on the right for pin defi nitions.

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

Type A USB Pin Defi nition

Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition

1 +5V 5 +5V

2 USB_PN 6 USB_PN

3 USB_PP 7 USB_PP

4 Ground 8 Ground

USB Header

Pin Defi nitions

Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition

1 +5V 6 +5V

2 USB_PN 7 USB_PN

3 USB_PP 8 USB_PP

4 Ground 9 Ground

5 NA 10 Key

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SATA DOM Power (JWF1)

The SATA DOM Power on JWF1 is used

to supply power to SATA Disk-on-Module

(DOM) solid-state storage devices.

5-10 I/O Port Defi nitions

KVM Port

The KVM port supports two USB devices

and VGA and UART interfaces. Please

attach a compatible KVM connector/

switch to this port.

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IPMI Port

A dedicated IPMI LAN port is located

next to the KVM port to provide dedi-

cated network connection for IPMI 2.0.

This port accepts RJ45 type cables.

Power Button & LED

A Power Button and LED is located right

next to the IPMI port. Push this button

to turn on the motherboard. When lit, it

indicates that this particular motherboard

is turned on.

UID Button

The Unit ID (UID) Button is used in

conjunction with the UID switch in front

of the chassis and the UID LED located

next to it. When the switch is turned

on, the UID LED will turn on, making

pinpointing of the node from the front

or back panel easier, when servicing is

required for instance. See UID LED on

Chapter 2.

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5-11 Jumper Settings

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the mother-

board, jumpers can be used to choose

between optional settings. Jumpers

create shorts between two pins to

change the function of the connector.

Pin 1 is identifi ed with a square solder

pad on the printed circuit board. See

the motherboard layout pages for

jumper locations.

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

means the jumper is on both pins and

"Open" means the jumper is either on

only one pin or completely removed.

3 2 1

Connector

Pins

Jumper

3 2 1

Setting

CMOS Clear

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

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

of CMOS.

To clear CMOS,

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

mended that you remove the onboard battery from the motherboard.

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

as a small screwdriver.

3. Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device).

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

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

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VGA Enable (JPG1)

JPG1 allows the user to enable the

onboard VGA connector (through the

KVM). Close pins 1~2 to enable the

VGA. The default setting is Enabled.

Watch Dog RST/NMI Selection
(JWD1)

Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system moni-

tor that can reboot the system when a

software application hangs. Close pins

1~2 to reset the system if an applica-

tion hangs. Close pins 2~3 to generate

a non-maskable interrupt signal for

the application that hangs. See the

table on the right for jumper settings.

Watch Dog must also be enabled in

the BIOS.

VGA Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Defi nition

Pins 1-2 Enabled

Pins 2-3 Disabled

Watch Dog

Jumper Settings

Jumper Setting Defi nition

Pins 1-2 Reset

Pins 2-3 NMI

Open Disabled

SMB (I

2

C) Bus to PCI Slots (JI2C1/

JI2C2)

Jumpers JI

2

C1 and JI2C2 allow you to

connect the System Management Bus

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

setting is set to Disabled. See the

table on the right for jumper settings.

BMC Enable/Disable (JPB1)

Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable the

embedded BMC (Baseboard Manage-

ment Controller) to provide IPMI 2.O/

KVM support on the motherboard.

See the table on the right for jumper

settings..

I2C to PCI-Slots

Jumper Settings

Jumper Defi nition

On Enabled

Off Disabled (Default)

BMC Enable

Jumper Settings

Pin# Defi nition

1-2 Enabled (default)

2-3 Disabled

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5-12 Onboard Indicators

IPMI Dedicated LAN Port

An IPMI Dedicated LAN port installed

on the I/O back panel. The yellow LED

on the right indicates activity, while

the green LED on the left indicates

the speed of the connection. See the

tables at right for more information.

IPMI Heartbeat LED

An IPMI Heartbeat LED is located at

LED4. When LED4 blinks, the IPMI

functions properly. Refer to the table

on the right for details. Also see the

layout below for the LED location.

System Fail LED

LED5 indicates a system failure when

illuminated. Please see the table on

the right for message descriptions.

Activity LEDLink LED

IPMI

IPMI Heartbeat LED Indicator

Blinking IPMI is ready for use

System Fail LED Indicator

LED Color Defi nition

Off System Normal

Red (On - Solid) System Overheat

Red (Blinking) Fan Failure

Red (Blinking) Power Failure

Unit ID LED

The Unit LED is controlled by the

Unit ID Button. It enables the user to

pinpoint this particular motherboard

that may be in need of service. Turn

on the UID button in the front of the

chassis or on the motherboard's I/O

panel to identify the unit in need of

servicing.

Unit ID LED

LED Settings

On (Steady) Unit ID switch is on

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5-13 SATA Drive Connections

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

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

nections.

5-14 Installing Software

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

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

that came packaged with your motherboard.

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

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

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

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

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

Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

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Supero Doctor III

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

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

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

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

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

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

for a display of the Supero Doctor III interface.

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

MIN.

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

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

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

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

to uninstall SuperDoctor III.

Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Health Information)

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Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control)

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

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

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

For Linux, we will recommend using Supero Doctor II.

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Chapter 6

Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

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

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

maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

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

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

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

from ESD damage.

Precautions

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

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

bag.

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

memory modules or gold contacts.

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

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

bags when not in use.

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

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

the motherboard.

• The person unpacking the system should be static protected.

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6-2 Removing the Chassis Cover

Remove Film

From Vents

4

1

Remove Three

2

1

Screws

3

1

Figure 6-1. Removing the Chassis Cover

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

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

These vents provide proper ventilation and cooling for the system.

Removing the Chassis Cover and Protective Film

1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source.

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

lustrated above.

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

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

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

are clear and unobstructed.

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

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

proper airfl ow and prevent overheating.

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6-3 Corresponding Nodes, Fans and Hard Drives

The SC938H chassis contains eight individual motherboards contained in separate

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

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

that node will power-down.

Corresponding Nodes, Fans and HDDs

Node Fan HDDs

Node 1 Fan 1 HDDs A1 and A2

Node 2 Fan 1 HDDs B1 and B2

Node 3 Fan 2 HDDs C1 and C2

Node 4 Fan 2 HDDs D1 and D2

Node 5 Fan 3 HDDs E1 and E2

Node 6 Fan 3 HDDs F1 and F2

Node 7 Fan 4 HDDs G1 and G2

Node 8 Fan 4 HDDs H1 and H2

Figure 6-2. Corresponding Nodes, Fans and HDDs

Node 1

Node 2

Node 3

Node 4

Node 5

A

1

C

1

Fan 2

Fan 1

B

1

Fan 4

Fan 3

D

1

F

1

H

1

Node 6

Node 7

Node 8

E

1

G

1

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6-4 Removing and Installing Hard Drives

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

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

Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis

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

rier handle.

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

Figure 6-3. Removing a Hard Drive

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Dummy Drive

2

1

Drive Carrier

2

1

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

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

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

the drive bays.

Removing the Dummy Drive from the Drive Carrier

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

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

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

3. Lift the dummy drive from the drive carrier.

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

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

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

airfl ow.

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Hard Drive

4

1

Drive Carrier

4

1

Figure 6-5. Installing a Hard Drive

Installing a Hard Drive into the Drive Carrier

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

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

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

drive carrier.

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

hard drive.

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

open drive bay.

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

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

remain in the drive bays to promote proper airfl ow.

Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro

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

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

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6-5 Removing and Installing the Backplane

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

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

below to replace it.

Removing the Backplane and Fan Bracket Assembly

Removing the Backplane and Fan Bracket from the Chassis

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

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

3. Disconnect all cabling to the backplane.

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

aside for later use.

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

Fan Bracket

5

1

Backplane

4

1

Figure 6-6. Removing the Fan Bracket and Backplane

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1

2

1

3

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

1

1

Removing the Backplane from the Fan Bracket

Removing the Backplane

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

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

mounting brackets.

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

these screws aside for later use.

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

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1

4

1

2

1

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

3

1

Installing the Backplane onto the Fan Bracket

Installing the Backplane

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

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

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

bracket.

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

previously set aside.

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

previously set aside.

5. Reconnect all wiring to the backplane.

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Figure 6-9. Installing the Backplane and Fan Bracket

Installing the Backplane and Fan Bracket Assembly

Installing the Backplane and Fan Bracket

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

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

3. Reconnect the wiring to the backplane.

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

above.

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

set aside.

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6-6 Removing and Installing Motherboard Nodes

Release Tab

Node Power LED

Node Power Button

Node Handle

Figure 6-10. Removing Nodes from the System

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

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

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

drives are controlled by each node.

Removing Nodes from the System

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

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

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

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

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

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

that was included with the system..

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6-7 Installing an Air Shroud

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

requires that air shrouds be used in each node.

Installing the Air Shroud

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

nents are properly installed in each motherboard node.

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

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

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

3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining nodes.

4. Reverse this procedure to remove an air shroud.

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6-8 System Fans

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

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

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

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

Replacing a System Fan

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

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

of time with the top cover open.

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

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

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

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

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

same direction as the arrows on the other fans.

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

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

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Figure 6-13. System Fan Placement

Release Tabs

6-9 Power Supply

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

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

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

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

Power Supply Replacement

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

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

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

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

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Changing the Power Supply

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

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

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

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

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

it clicks into the locked position.

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

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

continue to run).

Figure 6-14. Changing the Power Supply

Release Tab

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Chapter 7: AMI BIOS

Chapter 7

BIOS

7-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9SCD-F motherboard.

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

This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup

screens.

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

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

Starting BIOS Setup Utility

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

system is booting up.

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

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

<F1>, <F2>, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often 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>, ar-

row keys, etc.

Note: Options printed in Bold are default settings.

How To Change the Confi guration Data

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

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

<Del> at the appropriate time during system boot.

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How to Start the Setup Utility

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

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

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

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

the screen, below the copyright message.

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

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

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

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

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

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

7-2 Main Setup

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

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

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

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System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed:

System Time/System Date

Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys-

tem 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 X9SCD

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 feature allows the user to select the bootup screen display between POST

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

and Keep Current.

Bootup Num-Lock

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

and On.

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Wait For 'F1' If Error

Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error

occurs. The options are Disabled 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

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

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

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

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

Watch Dog Function

If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive

for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Power Button Function

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

Select 4-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.

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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 Enabled to allow BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Elec-

tromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. Select

Disabled to enhance system stability. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instruc-

tions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or backward manner to

improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

site for detailed information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Intel® 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.

Power Technology

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

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

following options become available:

EIST

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

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

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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 Report

This BIOS feature enables or disables C3 (ACPI C2) or C6 (ACPI C3) report-

ing 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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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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Chipset Confi guration

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

system to malfunction.

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CPU Bridge Confi guration

This item displays the current CPU Revision, Current CPU1 Memory Fre-

quency, Memory Type and Memory Reference Code Revision.

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Memory Frequency

This feature allows the user to select the memory speed. Under normal

conditions, please set this to Auto. The options are Auto, Force DDR-800,

Force DDR-1067, Force DDR-1333, and Force DDR-1600.

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Integrated I/O Confi guration

This item displays the current North Bridge Revision.

VT-d

Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for

Direct I/O VT-d

the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-

sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliabil-

ity, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The settings

are Enabled and Disabled.

by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through

Active State Power Management

Select Enabled to start Active-State Power Management for signal

transactions between L0 and L1 Links on the PCI Express Bus. This

maximizes power-saving and transaction speed. The options are Enabled

and Disabled.

PCIE Maximum Payload Size

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

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

Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.

PCI Express Port

This feature enables or disables the PCI Express port. The options are

Disabled, Enabled and Auto.

PEG Force Gen1

This feature forces Gen1 support on the PCI Express Graphics (PEG)

port. The options are Disabled, and Enabled.

Detect Non-Compliant Device

This feature enables or disables the detection of a non-compliant device

that is attached to the PCI Express Graphics (PEG) port. The options are

Disabled, and Enabled.

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South Bridge Confi guration

This item displays the current South Bridge Revision.

USB Functions

This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to

be enabled. The Options are Disabled and Enabled.

Legacy USB Support (available if USB Functions above is Enabled)

Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices. If this item is set to Auto, Legacy

USB support will be automatically enabled if a legacy USB device is installed

on the motherboard, and vise versa. The settings are Disabled, Enabled and

Auto.

Port 60/64 Emulation (available if USB Functions above is Enabled)

Select Enabled to activate I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This must be

enabled for complete USB keyboard legacy support for Operating Systems

that are not compatible with USB devices. The settings are Enabled and

Disabled.

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off (available if USB Functions above is Enabled)

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.

X

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.

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.

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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 for Staggered Spin-up support. The options

are Enabled and Disabled.

Hot Plug

Set this item to Enabled for hot-plugging support. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.

RAID Mode

The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected:

PCH RAID CodeBase

Select Intel to enable the Intel SATA Host RAID Utility. Select LSI to use

the LSI Host RAID Utility. The options are Intel and LSI.

SATA Port0~Port5

This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives

on the particular SATA port.

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, 64, 96, 128,

160, 192, 224 and 248.

X

Super IO Device Confi guration

Serial Port 1

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

Disabled.

Serial Port 1 Settings

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

of Serial Port 1. Select Auto to allow the serial port to automatically assign system

resources. The options for Serial Port 1 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),

X

Remote Access Confi guration

COM1 Console Redirection

Use this feature to enable console redirection for the COM1 port. The options are

Enabled and Disabled. The default for all ports are Disabled.

X

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

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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

SOL Console Redirection

Use this feature to enable console redirection for SOL (Serial Over LAN). The options

are Enabled and Disabled. The default for all ports are Disabled.

X

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 Dis-

abled. The default is Disabled.

X

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, SOL

Terminal Type : Select ANSI, VT100, VT100+, or VT-UTF8

Bits per Second (BPS): 9600, 19200, 57600, or 115200

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Data Bits: 8 or 7

Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, or Space

Stop Bits: 1 or 2

X

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, System Temperature

This feature displays the current temperature of the above monitors.

Fan1 Speed

This feature displays the fan speed reading from the Fan 1 interface.

VCORE, 12V, VDIMM, 5VCC, VCC PCH, AVCC, 3.3VCC, VSB, VBAT

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

X

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 de-

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

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

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

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, S1 (POS), and S3 (STR). S3 (STR) is the deepest sleep

state in these options.

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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Change Smbios Event Log Settings

The following options are available:

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.

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.

MECI

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

occurences a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incre-

mented. This is a numeric value.

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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.

View Smbios Event Log

Displays the Smbios Event Log stored in memory.

7-5 IPMI Confi guration

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

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

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

at www.intel.com.

XSystem Event Log

This feature is used to change the 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:

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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.

XBMC Network Confi guration

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

Update IPMI LAN Confi guration

Select Yes to update the IPMI LAN confi guration. The options are Yes and No.

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 Con-

fi 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. The options are Static, Dynamic and Do Nothing. 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 three-

digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.

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

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

exceed 255.

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

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

Gateway IP Address - Enter the Gateway or Router address this machine will

use (i.e., 192.168.10.1).

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7-6 Boot Settings

Use this feature to confi gure Boot Settings:

X

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.

X

Delete Boot Option

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

Boot Options Priority.

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

BIOS setup ONLY.

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

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

the setup.

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

Administrator Password

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

User Password:

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

Boot Sector Virus Protection

When this item is 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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7-8 Exit Options

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 that 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.

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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.

Save As User Defaults

To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En-

ter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use

Restore User Defaults

To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En-

ter>. Use this feature to retrieve user-defi ned settings that were saved previously.

Boot Override

Set this feature to override a previously defi ned boot device. The available devices

will be listed below.

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Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes

Appendix A

POST Error Beep Codes

This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the AMI BIOS.

POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal.

This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors.

Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes

When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, BIOS will display a POST

code that describes the problem. BIOS may also issue one of the following beep

codes:

1 long and two short beeps - video confi guration error

1 repetitive long beep - no memory detected

1 continuous beep with the front panel Overheat LED on - system overheat

8 short beeps - display memory read/write error

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Appendix B: System Specifi cations

Appendix B

System Specifi cations

Processors

Each node supports one Intel E3-1200 Series processor in an LGA 1155

socket

Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.

Chipset

Intel C204 PCH

BIOS

64 Mb AMIBIOS® SM Flash BIOS

Memory Capacity

Each node supports up to 32 GB of ECC DDR3-1333/1066 UDIMM memory

(Total of 256 GB for the system)

Note: See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details.

Drive Bays

Sixteen hot-swap drive bays to house 3.5" SATA drives

Expansion Slots

Each node supports the use of one PCI-E 2.0 x8 low-profi le add-on card (6.6"

maximum length)

Motherboard

X9SCD-F (proprietary form factor)

Dimensions: 4.75" x 15.95" (120.7 x 405 mm)

Chassis

SC938H-R1620B (3U rackmount)

Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.26 x 5.21 x 23.2 in. (438 x 132 x 589 mm)

Weight

Gross (Bare Bone): 62.2 lbs. (28.3 kg)

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System Cooling

Four 8-cm system fans

System Input Requirements

AC Input Voltage: 100 - 240V AC auto-range

Rated Input Current: 11.5 - 5.5A max

Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

Power Supply

Rated Output Power: 1620W (Part# PWS-1K62P-1R) 80 Plus Bronze Certifi ed

Rated Output Voltages: +12V (84A @ 100-120VAC, 100A @ 120-140VAC,

135A @ 180-264VAC), +5Vsb (4A)

Operating Environment

Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F)

Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F)

Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 95% (non-condensing)

Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

Regulatory Compliance

Electromagnetic Emissions:

FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A

Electromagnetic Immunity:

EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4,

EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)

Safety:

EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant

UL Listed (USA)

CUL Listed (Canada)

TUV Certifi ed (Germany)

CE Marking (Europe)

California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials:

This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese

Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

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