Supero SuperServer 7034L-i User Manual

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SUPERSERVER 7034L-i

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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 7043L-i. Instal-

lation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The 7034L-i is a high-end dual processor server based on the SC733i-450 tower

chassis and the Super X6DLP-EG2 serverboard. The X6DLP-EG2 supports Intel

Xeon

® LV or ULV processors in 479-pin PGA sockets.

Preface

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Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

server and describes the main features of the Super X6DLP-EG2 serverboard and

the SC733i-450 chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to check out the system confi guration

prior to powering up the system. If your system 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 7034L-i.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6DLP-EG2 serverboard, including

the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chap-

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

the serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC733i-450 tower chassis. You

should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or

reconfi guring SATA, IDE or peripheral drives and when replacing system power

supply units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

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

tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes

Appendix C: Software Installation

Appendix D: System Specifi cations

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii

Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

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

1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-5

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-7

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

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

2-4 Checking the Serverboard Setup ................................................................... 2-2

2-5 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ....................................................................... 2-4

Chapter 3: System Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Serverboard Setup

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

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5-2 Serverboard Installation .................................................................................. 5-2

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

5-4 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 5-6

Connecting Data Cables .......................................................................... 5-6

Connecting Power Cables ....................................................................... 5-6

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

5-5 I/O Ports ......................................................................................................... 5-7

5-6 Installing Memory ........................................................................................... 5-8

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

5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10

Super X6DLP-EG2 Layout ..................................................................... 5-10

Super X6DLP-EG2 Quick Reference ..................................................... 5-11

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

ATX Power Connector ........................................................................... 5-12

Processor Power Connector .................................................................. 5-12

NMI Button ............................................................................................. 5-12

Power LED ............................................................................................. 5-12

HDD LED ............................................................................................... 5-13

NIC1/NIC LEDs ...................................................................................... 5-13

Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 5-13

Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-13

Reset Button .......................................................................................... 5-14

Power Button .......................................................................................... 5-14

JLAN1/2 .................................................................................................. 5-14

Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-14

Universal Serial Bus Ports ..................................................................... 5-15

Universal Serial Bus Headers ................................................................ 5-15

Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 5-15

Speaker/Power LED/Keylock ................................................................. 5-16

Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-16

Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 5-16

Power Fault ............................................................................................ 5-17

ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ......................................... 5-17

SMB Power Connector .......................................................................... 5-17

Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-17

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-18

Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 5-18

CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 5-18

JLAN1/2 Enable/Disable ........................................................................ 5-18

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VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 5-19

SMBus to PCI ........................................................................................ 5-19

Power Force On ..................................................................................... 5-19

Watch Dog ............................................................................................. 5-19

Alarm Reset ........................................................................................... 5-20

5-11 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 5-20

JLAN LEDs ............................................................................................. 5-20

System Status LED ................................................................................ 5-20

Onboard LED Indicators ........................................................................ 5-21

5-12 Parallel Port, Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections ............................. 5-22

Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 5-22

IDE Connector ........................................................................................ 5-23

SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 5-23

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

6-3 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-5

System Fan Failure .................................................................................. 6-5

Replacing System Fans ........................................................................... 6-5

6-4 Drive Bay Installation ...................................................................................... 6-7

Installing SATA/IDE Drives ....................................................................... 6-7

Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays ....................................... 6-9

6-5 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 6-10

Power Supply Failure ............................................................................. 6-10

Replacing the Power Supply .................................................................. 6-10

Chapter 7: BIOS

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

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

7-3 Advanced Settings .......................................................................................... 7-3

7-4 Boot Settings ................................................................................................ 7-15

7-5 Security Settings ........................................................................................... 7-18

7-6 Exit Options .................................................................................................. 7-19

Appendices:

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes ...................................................................... A-1

Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes .......................................................... B-1

Appendix C: Software Installation ........................................................................... C-1

Appendix D: System Specifi cations ........................................................................ D-1

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 7034L-i is a dual processor server in a tower confi guration. The

7034L-i is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC733i-450 chassis and the

X6DLP-EG2 serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating

systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 7034L-i (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components may have

been included with the 7034L-i, as listed below.

 Two (2) CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0021A)

 One (1) fl oppy drive [FPD-PNSC-02(01)]

 Two (2) SATA cables (CBL-0044L)

 One (1) split SATA power cable (CBL-0082)

 One (1) 9-cm chassis fan (FAN-0060)

 One (1) 12-cm exhaust fan (FAN-0055)

 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

 SuperServer 7034L-i User's Manual

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the 7034L-i lies the X6DLP-EG2, a dual processor serverboard based

on Intel's E7520 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below

are the main features of the X6DLP-EG2.

Processors

The X6DLP-EG2 supports single or dual Intel® Xeon® LV or ULV processors in

479-pin PGA sockets. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of sup-

ported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X6DLP-EG2 has four (4) 240-pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 16 GB

of registered ECC DDR2-400 SDRAM. The memory bus is a dual-channel confi gu-

ration and memory modules must be installed in pairs (two at a time). All memory

modules used to populate the system should be the same size, type and speed.

Serial ATA

The 6300ESB South Bridge portion of the chipset includes a Serial ATA controller

that supports a two-port SATA subsystem (RAID 0 and 1 supported). The Serial

ATA drives are not hot-swappable units as no SATA backplane is included in the

7034L-i.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X6DLP-EG2 has two 64-bit, 66 MHz (3.3V) PCI-X slots, one x8 PCI-Express

slot and one 32-bit, 33 MHz (5V) PCI slot. All four slots may be populated with

expansion cards in the 7034L-i. (Please note that the x8 PCI-Express slot in line

with slot #6 was designed for use in a 1U chassis and cannot be used in a tower

confi guration. For this reason, this slot will not be mentioned in this manual.)

Ethernet Ports

The X6DLP-EG2 has one Intel 82573V and one Intel 82573L single port Ethernet

controllers to support two Gigabit LAN ports. (Supports 100/1000 BASE-T, RJ45

output.)

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Onboard Controllers/Ports

An onboard IDE controller supports up to four UltraDMA/100 hard drives or ATAPI

devices. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB

ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two GLAN (NIC) ports.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, a

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

overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

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8x PCI-Express (Slot 6)

8x PCI-Express (Slot 4)

LAN

LAN

PCI-X 66 MHz (Slot 6)

PCI-X 66 MHz (Slot 5)

PCI 33 MHz (Slot 1)

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DIMM 1A

DIMM 2A

DIMM 3A

DIMM 4A

DIMM 1B

DIMM 2B

DIMM 3B

DIMM 4B

SATA Ports (2)

IDE (ATA133)

USB Ports (4)

IPMI

Kybd/

Mouse

Floppy

COM
Ports

Figure 1-1 . Intel E7520 Chipset:

System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram. Please 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 SC733i-450 chassis.

System Power

When confi gured as a SuperServer 7034L-i, the SC733i chassis includes a single

450W power supply.

Serial ATA Subsystem

For the 7034L-i, the SC733i-450 chassis was designed to support up to a total of

four Serial ATA and IDE hard drives (with a limit of two SATA drives). The drives

are not hot-swappable units.

Control Panel

The SC733i-450's control panel provides important system monitoring and control

information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity and

system overheat conditions. The control panel also includes a main power button

and a system reset button.

Rear I/O Panel

The SC733i-450 is a tower chassis. The I/O backplane provides seven motherboard

expansion slots, two COM ports, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard

ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.

Cooling System

The SC733i-450 chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes one 9-cm

chassis fan located in the front of the chassis and one heavy duty 12-cm exhaust

fan. The power supply also has a cooling fan. All fans operate continuously.

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)
[e-mail] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)
[e-mail] (Technical Support)
[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 7034L-i up

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

the system operational in a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that

your SuperServer 7034L-i system has come to you with the processors and memory

preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, pro-

cessors, 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 SuperServer 7034L-i 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.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

Choosing a Setup Location

Decide on a suitable location for the SuperServer 7034L-i. 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. Once the system has been placed in the appropriate

location, slide the locking tabs on each caster down to keep it stationary.

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Server Precautions

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

- 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.

-

Allow the power supply unit and the SATA/IDE hard drives to cool before touching

them.

-

Always keep the chassis front door and all panels closed when not servicing to

maintain proper cooling.

2-4 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After setting up the the 7034L-i, you will need to gain access to the inside of the

chassis to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and the essential con-

nections have been made. Begin by opening the left side panel (when facing the

front of the chassis). Refer to Figure 2-1 for the following steps.

1. Remove the left side panel of the chassis

First, remove the two screws that secure the back lip of the side panel to the rear

of the chassis. Then grasp the handle at the rear of the panel and pull straight

back about 1/2 inch, at which point the panel should hit a stop. Swing the top

of the panel out and completely lift it away from the chassis. When reinstalling

this panel, make sure the raised holes along the bottom of the chassis fi t into

the long holes in the bottom lip of the side panel.

2. Check the CPUs (processors)

You should have one or two processors already installed into the system board.

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

instructions on processor installation.

3. Check the system memory

Your 7034L-i 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.

4. Installing add-on cards

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

on installing PCI add-on cards.

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5. Check all cable connections and airfl ow

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.

Figure 2-1. Accessing the Inside of the 7034L-i

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2-5 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives have been properly

installed and all connections have been made.

1. Accessing the drive bays

All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. When installing or

removing the CD-ROM, IDE hard drives or a fl oppy drive, you will also need to

remove the left chassis cover.

2. Installing components into a 5.25" drive bay

To install components into one of the 5.25" drive bays, you must fi rst remove

the left chassis cover as described in the previous section. Refer to Chapter 6

for details.

3. Installing CD-ROM and fl oppy disk drives

Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or a fl oppy disk drive

to the system.

4. Check the SATA/IDE disk drives

Depending upon your the confi guration, your system may have one or more SATA

or IDE hard drives already installed. If you need to install an SATA or IDE hard

drive, please refer to Chapter 6.

5. Check the airfl ow

Airfl ow is provided by one 9-cm chassis cooling fan and a 12-cm exhaust fan.

The system component layout was carefully designed to promote optimal airfl ow

through the chassis interior. A specially designed air shroud enables the 9-cm

fan to suffi ciently supply cool air to all system components. Also 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.

6. Supplying power to the system:

The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the

power cord from the power supply unit into a high-quality power strip that offers

protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended that you

use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Finally, depress the power on button

on the front of the chassis.

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of

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

There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are (in order

from top to bottom) a power on/off button and a reset button.

 POWER: This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off

the main system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the

main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

 RESET:

Use the reset button to reboot the system.

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC733i-450 chassis has four LEDs

that provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system.

This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective

action you may need to take.

 Power:

supply unit. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operat-

ing.

 HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 7034L-i, this LED

indicates SATA/IDE drive activity when fl ashing.

 NIC: Indicates network activity when fl ashing.

Indicates external power is being supplied to the system's power

 Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED fl ashes it indicates a fan failure. When

on continuously (on and not fl ashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may

be caused by cables obstructing the airfl ow in the system or the ambient room

temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all

fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that

the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed prop-

erly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain fl ashing or on as long as the overheat

condition exists.

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Chapter 4: System Safety

Chapter 4

System Safety

4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions

!

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from

harm and the SuperServer 7034L-i 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

installing main system components, such as the serverboard, memory

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

down the system with the operating system fi rst and then unplug the power

cords of all the power supply units in the system.

 When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is

familiar with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power

if necessary.

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

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

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

electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

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

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

designed as electrical insulators.

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

plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

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

battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure

4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to

the manufacturer's instructions.

 CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a CD-

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

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

unconventional way.

4-2 General Safety Precautions

!

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

 Keep the area around the SuperServer 7034L-i clean and free of clutter.

 The SuperServer 7034L-i weighs approximately 40 lbs. (18.2 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

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

be stepped on.

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

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

or be pulled into a cooling fan.

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

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

contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.

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

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

have been made.

4-3 ESD Precautions

!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bags until ready for use.

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

bag.

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

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

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

chips, memory modules or contacts.

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

 Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when

not in use.

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

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

the serverboard.

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4-4 Operating Precautions

!

Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 7034L-i

is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 7034L-i

system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery

LITHIUM BATTERY

LITHIUM BATTERY

OR

BATTERY HOLDER BATTERY HOLDER

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5

Advanced Serverboard Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install processors, memory and heatsinks

to the X6DLP-EG2 serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install

add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout

and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the

chassis completely when you have fi nished working on the serverboard to protect

and cool the system.

5-1 Handling the Serverboard

Static electrical discharge can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage

to printed circuit boards, it is important to handle them very carefully (see Chapter

4). Also note that the size and weight of the serverboard can cause it to bend if

handled improperly, which may result in damage. To prevent the serverboard from

bending, keep one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling.

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

static discharge.

Precautions

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

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

bag.

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

memory modules or gold contacts.

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

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

when not in use.

Unpacking

The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When

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

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5-2 Serverboard Installation

This section explains how to mount the X6DLP-EG2 into the SC733i-450 chassis.

Following the steps in the order given will eliminate the most common problems

encountered in such an installation. To access the inside of the server, remove the

screws from the back lip of the top cover of the chassis, then pull the cover off.

Note: Before you install the serverboard you should fi rst attach the heatsink brackets

to the back of the serverboard.

Installing the Heatsink Brackets

1. Remove the protective fi lm from

the heatsink bracket.

2. Locate the heatsink bracket

mounting holes on the reverse side

of the serverboard.

3. Align the four pins of the heatsink

bracket with the four bracket

mounting holes on the back of the

serverboard.

4. Insert the pins of the bracket into

the corresponding mounting holes.

Gently press the bracket onto the

serverboard until it is fully inserted

into the holes.

Remove the pro-

tective fi lm

Heatsink bracket

mounting holes

Installing the Serverboard

Carefully mount the serverboard to the chassis by aligning the board holes with the

raised metal standoffs that are visible on the serverboard tray. Insert screws into all

the mounting holes on your serverboard that line up with the standoffs and tighten

until snug (do not screw them in too tightly). Metal screws provide an electrical

contact to the serverboard ground to provide a continuous ground for the system.

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5-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor

package. Also, never place the serverboard on a conductive

!

surface. Always remove the power cord fi rst before adding,

removing or changing any hardware components.

The X6DLP-EG2 has two 479-pin PGA sockets that support Intel

® Xeon® LV or

ULV processors.

Important: Make sure that you have installed the heatsink bracket(s) to the back of

the serverboard fi rst.

Tools needed: a fl at head screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver and thermal grease.

Installing the Processors

1. Locate the pin 1 locations on the

CPU socket and the processor as

shown in the pictures.

CPU Socket

Processor

2. The CPU socket should come

in the unlocked position. To un-

lock the CPU socket, use a fl at

head screwdriver to turn the lock

mechanism counter-clockwise

until it cannot turn further.

3. Align pin 1 of the processor

with the pin 1 corner of the CPU

socket.

4. Once aligned, lower the pro-

cessor straight-down and into the

socket.

Warning: Do not brush the processor pins against the surface of the

!

socket or install it at an angle, which may bend or damage the pins.

Pin 1 (no hole) Pin 1 (triangle)

Lock

Align pin 1 of proces-

sor with pin 1 of the

CPU socket.

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5. Once the processor is properly

seated in the socket, turn the lock

mechanism clockwise with the fl at-

head screw driver to lock it.

Repeat the above steps if you wish

to install a secind processor.

Installing the Heatsinks

1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the

heatsink or the CPU die; the if the required

amount has already been applied

Installed processor

.

2. Locate the four heatsink mounting holes

on the serverboard.

3. Place the heatsink on top of the processor

and insert the heatsink's four pegs into the

heatsink mounting holes.

4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, screw in

two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2

screws) until just snug (do not fully tighten

the screws, which may damage the proces-

sor.) Repeat the same step to install the

remaining two screws.

Heatsink mounting holes

Screw# 1

Screw# 2

5. Repeat the steps above to install an-

other heatsink to the second processor (if

installed).

Installed heatsink

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Removing the Heatsink

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1. Using a Phillips screwdriver to remove the

heatsink screws from the serverboard (remove

diagonal screws fi rst, as show in the picture

on the right).

2. Hold the heatsink and gently wriggle the

heatsink to loosen it from the processor. (Do

not use excessive force when wriggling the

heatsink!!)

3. Once the heatsink has been loosened, re-

move the heatsink from the processor.

Screw# 1

Screw# 2

4. Clean the surface of the processor and the

heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease.

Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease

before you re-install the processor and the

heatsink.

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5-4 Connecting Cables

Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the

serverboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control

panel and the power cables.

Connecting Data Cables

The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been

carefully routed in preconfi gured systems to prevent them from blocking the fl ow

of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back. If you need to

disconnect any of these cables, you should take care to keep them routed as they

were originally after reconnecting them (make sure the red wires connect to the

pin 1 locations). If you are confi guring the system, keep the airfl ow in mind when

routing the cables. The following data cables (with their serverboard connector

locations noted) should be connected. See the serverboard layout fi gure in this

chapter for connector locations.

 Serial ATA cables (I-SATA0, I-SATA1)

 Floppy drive cable (J24)

 Control panel cable (JF1, see next page)

Connecting Power Cables

The X6DLP-EG2 has a 24-pin primary ATX power supply connector designated

"PW1" for connection to the ATX power supply. Connect the appropriate connector

from the power supply to the PW1 connector to supply power to the serverboard.

The power connector at PW2 must also be connected to your power supply. See the

Connector Defi nitions section in this chapter for power connector pin defi nitions.

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