Supero 7046A-3, Supero 7046A-T, SuperWorkstation 7046A-3, SuperWorkstation 7046A-T User Manual

SUPER

SuperWorkstation

7046A-3
7046A-T

®

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 SuperWorkstation 7046A­3/7046A-T. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced
technicians only.

The SuperWorkstation 7046A-3/7046A-T is a high-end system based on the
SC743TQ-865B-SQ tower/4U rackmount chassis and the X8DA3 (7046A-3) or
X8DAi (7046A-T) serverboard.

Preface

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 X8DA3 and X8DAi serverboards
and the SC743TQ-865B-SQ chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to setup the SuperWorkstation 7046A­3/7046A-T into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up
the system. If your system was ordered without processor and memory compo­nents, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their
installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

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

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Chapter 4: Standardized Warning Statements

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperWorkstation 7046A-3/7046A-T.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DA3/X8DAi serverboard, includ­ing the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this
chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi g-
uring the serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC743TQ-865B-SQ chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing
or reconfi guring SAS or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply
units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

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

Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix B: Installing Windows

Appendix C: 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 Serverboard Features .....................................................................................1-2

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

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

Onboard SAS (7046A-3 only) .........................................................................1-2

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

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

Onboard Controllers/Ports ..............................................................................1-3

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

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

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

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

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

I/O Backplane .................................................................................................. 1-4

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

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-6

Chapter 2 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

2-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 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

Installing the Chassis Rails .............................................................................2-5

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Installing the Rack Rails .................................................................................2-6

Installing the System into the Rack ................................................................ 2-7

2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-8

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................ 2-9

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements .......................................................4-1

Warning Defi nition ...........................................................................................4-1

Installation Instructions .................................................................................... 4-4

Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................ 4-5

Power Disconnection Warning ........................................................................ 4-6

Equipment Installation .....................................................................................4-8

Restricted Area ................................................................................................4-9

Battery Handling ............................................................................................ 4-10

Redundant Power Supplies ..........................................................................4-12

Backplane Voltage ........................................................................................ 4-13

Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes ........................................ 4-14

Product Disposal ........................................................................................... 4-15

Hot Swap Fan Warning ................................................................................. 4-16

Power Cable and AC Adapter ......................................................................4-18

Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

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

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

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

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

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

Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-3

Connecting Power Cables ..............................................................................5-3

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-3

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

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

Installing an LGA 1366 Processor..............................................................5-5

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

Installing & Removing DIMMs ......................................................................... 5-8

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5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards .............................................................................5-11

5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-12

X8DA3/X8DAi Quick Reference .................................................................... 5-13

5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-14

5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................5-20

5-11 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................5-23

5-12 Floppy, SAS and SATA Ports ........................................................................ 5-24

5-13 Installing Drivers and Utilities ........................................................................ 5-26

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

5-14 Onboard Battery ............................................................................................5-28

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

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

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

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

6-2 Front Control Panel .........................................................................................6-3

6-3 System Fans ...................................................................................................6-4

Fan Failure ...................................................................................................... 6-4

Replacing Chassis Cooling Fans .................................................................... 6-4

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

SAS/SATA Backplane ...................................................................................... 6-7

Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays .............................................. 6-8

6-5 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-9

Power Supply Failure ......................................................................................6-9

Chapter 7 BIOS

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

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

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

7-4 Security Settings ...........................................................................................7-20

7-5 Boot Confi guration ........................................................................................ 7-21

7-6 Exit Options ................................................................................................... 7-23

Appendix A BIOS POST Codes
Appendix B Installing Windows
Appendix C System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The 7046A-3/7046A-T is a high-end workstation comprised of two main subsystems:
the SC743TQ-865B-SQ tower/4U chassis and the X8DA3/X8DAi dual Intel® Xeon®
processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating sys­tems that have been certifi ed for use with the SuperWorkstation 7046A-3/7046A-T
(www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been
included with the SuperWorkstation 7046A-3/7046A-T, as listed below:

• Two 8-cm hot-swap PWM "SuperQuiet" chassis fans (FAN-0104L4)

• One 9-cm PWM "SuperQuiet" exhaust fan (FAN-0103L4)

• Two CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0040AP4)

• SAS/SATA Accessories

One SATA backplane (CSE-SAS-743TQ)
Two SAS cables (CBL-0118L02, 7046A-3)
Six SATA cables (CBL-0061L, 7046A-T)
Two SGPIO cables (CBL-0157L)
One internal to external IEEE1394 "FireWire" cable (CBL-0173L)
Eight SATA hot-swap drive carriers [CSE-PT17(B)]

• Optional:

Two 8-cm PWM fans (FAN-0104L4)
One rackmount kit [CSE-PT26L-(B)]

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1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperWorkstation 7046A-3/7046A-T lies the X8DA3/X8DAi, a
dual processor serverboard based on the Intel 5520 (IOH36D) + ICH10R chipset.
Below are the main features of the X8DA3/X8DAi. (See Figure 1-1 for a block
diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X8DA3/X8DAi supports single or dual Intel 5500/5600 series processors.
Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete
listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X8DA3/X8DAi has twelve DIMM slots that can support up to 96 GB of regis­tered ECC or 48 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM.
See Chapter 5 for details.

Onboard SAS (7046A-3 only)

An onboard LSI 1068E SAS controller in integrated into the X8DA3 that supports
eight SAS ports. The hot-swap SAS drives are connected to a backplane that pro­vides power, bus termination and confi guration settings.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable
the hot-swap capability and RAID function of the SAS drives. RAID 0, 1,
5 and 10 are supported. Refer to the following ftp site for setup guidelines
<ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/driver/SAS/LSI/LSI_SAS_EmbMRAID_SWUG.pdf>.

Serial ATA

A SATA controller is integrated into the South Bridge (ICH10R) section of the chipset
to provide a six-port Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 capable.
The Serial ATA drives are hot-swappable units.

Note: The operati ng system yo u use must h ave R AID su ppor t to e nable t he hot­swap capability and RAI D function of the Serial ATA drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X8DA3/X8DAi has two PCI-E 2.0 x16, one PCI-E x4 (in a x8 slot) and three
32-bit PCI slots.

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Onboard Controllers/Ports

One fl oppy drive controller is provided on the serverboard. The color-coded I/O
ports include one COM port, four USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports,
two Gb Ethernet ports and six HDA (High Defi nition Audio) ports. Two IEEE 1394a
"Firewire" ports are also included onboard.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni­tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

1-3 Chassis Features

The SuperWorkstation 7046A-3/7046A-T is a scaleable system designed with to­day's most state-of-the-art features. The following is a general outline of the main
features of the SC743TQ-865B-SQ chassis.

System Power

The 7046A-3/7046A-T features a single 865W power supply. This power supply
unit has been designed to operate at a low noise level to make it ideal for use in
a workstation environment.

SAS Subsystem

The SC743TQ-865B-SQ chass is was de sign ed to sup port eight S AS har d dr ives,
which a re hot- swappa ble unit s (704 6A -3 onl y).

Front Control Panel

The control panel on the SuperWorkstation 7046A-3/7046A-T provides you with
system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network
activity, overheat conditions and power supply failure. A main power button and a
system reset button are also included.

Note: the power supply fail LED indicates the power supply fan has failed.

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I/O Backplane

The SC743TQ-865B-SQ is an ATX form factor chassis that can be used as a tower
or mounted in a 4U rackmount confi guration. The I/O backplane provides seven
expansion slots, one COM port, four USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard
ports, two Gigabit Ethernet port(s) and 7.1 HDA ports.

Cooling System

The SC743TQ-865B-SQ chassis has an innovative "Super Quiet" cooling design
that provides suffi cient cooling at very low noise level - ideal for a workplace envi-
ronment. The chassis includes two 8-cm hot-plug PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)
system cooling fans located in the middle of the chassis. A 9-cm PWM exhaust fan
is also located at the rear of the chassis.

The power supply has two fans for redundancy; if one fan fails the other will incease
its rpm to compensate. This may cause the system to run louder than usual. See
details in Chapter 6.

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A

Figure 1-1. Intel 5520 (IOH36D) + ICH10R Chipset:

System Block Diagram

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

Ports
#0~3

Ports
#4~7

P2DIMM1B

DDR3

P2DIMM1A

SIMLC

P2DIMM2B

P2DIMM2A

#6

PCI-E X16

SAS

LSI 1068

#1

PCI-E X8

PHY#1

iI82573V

PHY#2
i82573L

1394

TI

PCI-33

PCI-33

PCI-33

P2DIMM3B

P2DIMM3A

PCI-E x16

#3

PCI-Ex16

PCI-E X16

PCI-Ex4

PCI-Ex4

PCI-Ex1

PCI-Ex1

PCI 33MHz

#5

#4

#1

#0

CPU2 CPU1

QPI

Ports

#3-6

QPI

QPI

IOH-36D

Ports
#7-10

Ports

#1-2

LANES1/2

Port

#0

ESI

DMI

PCIEx4

ICH10R

LANE5

LANE6

SIO

W83627

HG

MS

KB

COM1
External

3.0 Gb/S

USB 2.0

LPC

COM2

External/SOL

#0

#0

SPI
TPM

#1

#1

#2

#2

DDR3

P1DIMM3A

AC'97

#5

#4

#3

SATA

#5

#3

USB

P1DIMM1A

P1DIMM2B

P1DIMM2A

P1DIMM3B

4 Rear
4 Front
2 Type-

#9

#8

#7

#6

P1DIMM1B

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)
Web Site:

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

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

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

www.supermicro.com

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23511

Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site:
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]

www.supermicro.com.tw

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Chapter 2

Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperWorkstation 7046A­3/7046A-T up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable
you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick
setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processor and memory
preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, proces­sor, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step
for details on installing specifi c components.

The 7046A-3/7046A-T may be employed either as a tower or mounted in a rack as
a 4U rackmount chassis. If using it as a tower unit, please read the Server Precau-

tions in the next section and then skip ahead to Section 2-5.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the system was shipped in and note if it was damaged
in any way. If the system itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim with
the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the SuperWorkstation. It should be situated in
a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical
noise and electromagnetic fi elds are generated. You will also need it placed near
a grounded power outlet. Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the
next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the system was shipped in may include two sets of rail assemblies, two
rail mounting brackets and mounting screws needed for installing the system into
a rack (optional 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 not suitable for use with visual display work place devices

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

2-4 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.

• Allow the hot plug SAS/SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before

touching them.

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

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera­ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the
room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera­ture (Tmra).

Reduced Airfl ow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required
for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself
should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec­tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power
strips, etc.).

Warning! To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a
rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains
stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in

the rack.

• When mounting this unit in a partially fi lled rack, load the rack from the bottom

to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before

mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.

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Inner rail

Outer rail

Rail brackets

2-4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the system into a rack unit. Rack
installation requires the use of the optional rackmount kit. If the system has already
been mounted into a rack or if you are using it as a tower, you can skip ahead to
Sections 2-5 and 2-6.

There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly
procedure will differ slightly. The following is a guideline for installing the system
into a rack with the rack rails provided in the rackmount kit. You should also refer
to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

The optional rackmount kit includes two rack rail assemblies. Each of these as­semblies consist of three sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures to the
chassis, an outer rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself and two rail brackets,
which also attack to the rack (see Figure 2-1.) The inner and outer rails must be
detached from each other to install.

To remove the inner chassis rail, pull it out as far as possible - you should hear a
"click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail assembly and locks the
inner rail. Depress the locking tab to pull the inner rail completely out. Do this for
both assemblies (one for each side).

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

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Installing the Chassis Rails

You will need to remove the top cover and the feet to add rack rails to the chassis.
First, remove the top and right covers (top and left covers when standing as a tower
chassis) by fi rst removing the screws that secure them to the chassis. Depress the
button on the top (side if tower) of the chassis to release the cover and then pull
the cover off. Then unscrew the four feet and remove them from the chassis (see
Figure 2-2).

You can now attach rack rails to the top and bottom (now the sides) of the chassis.
First add the rack handles. Then position the inner chassis rail sections you just
removed along the side of the chassis making sure the screw holes line up. Note
that these two rails are left/right specifi c. Screw the rail securely to the side of the
chassis (see Figure 2-3). Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the other side
of the chassis. You will also need to attach the rail brackets when installing into a
telco rack.

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

Figure 2-2. Preparing to Install the Chassis Rails

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Figure 2-3. Installing the Rails to the Chassis

Installing the Rack Rails

Determine where you want to place the SuperWorkstation 7046A-3/7046A-T in the
rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fi xed rack
rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the
sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack. Screw the assembly securely to the
rack using the brackets provided. Attach the other assembly to the other side of
the rack, making sure both are at the exact same height and with the rail guides
facing inward.

Warning: do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are de­signed to pull the system from a rack only.

Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the
rack must be bolted to the fl oor before you slide the unit out for servicing.
Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

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Installing the System into the Rack

You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next
step is to install the system into the rack. You should have two brackets in the rack
mount kit. Install these fi rst keeping in mind that they are left/right specifi c (marked
with "L" and "R"). Then, line up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack
rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both
sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting).

When the system has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the
locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold
the front of the chassis to the rack (see Figure 2-4).

Figure 2-4. Installing the System into a Rack

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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After setting up the the system, you will need to open the unit to make sure the
serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made.

Accessing the Inside of the System

1. If rack mounted, fi rst release the retention screws that secure the unit to the
rack. Then grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out
until it locks (you will hear a "click").

2. There are two screws that secure the cover to the chassis - remove these
fi rst. Locate the latch on the top (side if tower) of the chassis - depress where
it says "push" then lift the latch to release the cover. You can then lift the
cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the system. See
Figure 2-5.

Checking the Components and Setup

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

2. Your system 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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Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System

(Rack Confi guration shown)

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS/SATA
drives and backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been
made.

Checking the Drives

1. The disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis
without removing any chassis covers.

2. To install components into the 5.25" drive bays, you must fi rst remove the
top/left chassis cover as described in the previous section. Refer to Chapter 6
for details.

3. Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM and/or fl oppy disk
drive to the system.

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4. Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or
more 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 two hot-swap 8-cm chassis fans and one 9-cm exhaust
fan, which is also mounted at the rear of the chassis. The system component
layout was carefully designed to promote suffi cient airfl ow through the chas-
sis.

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 power cords from the power supplies 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).

2. Depress the power on button on the front of the chassis.

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

The control panel on the 7046A-3/7046A-T has several LEDs and two buttons.
There are also two LEDs on each hard drive carrier. These LEDs keep you con­stantly informed of the overall status of the system and the activity and health of

specifi c components.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis: 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. T urning 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 SC743TQ-865B-SQ chassis has six
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

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

HDD

This LED indicates SAS (on the 7046A-3 only) or SATA drive activity when fl ash-
ing.

1

NIC1

Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.

2

NIC2

Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing.

Overheat/Fan Fail

When this LED fl ashes, it indicates a chassis fan failure. When on continuously it
indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the

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airfl ow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the
routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally.
You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally,
verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain
fl ashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists.

Power Fail

Indicates a power supply fan has failed. The power supply module has a redundant
backup fan that will increase its rpm to compensate, but the power module should
be replaced as soon as it's convenient.

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

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

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

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

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

• Red: The SES2 backplane activates the red LED to indicate a drive failure.

If one of the hard drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system manage-
ment software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed
hard drives.

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Notes

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Chapter 4

Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements

The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user
of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions
or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department
for assistance. Only certifi ed technicians should attempt to install or confi gure
components.

Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or confi guring components in the
Supermicro chassis.

These warnings may also be found on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/
about/policies/safety_information.cfm.

Warning Defi nition

Warning!

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily
injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with
electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.

警告の定義

この警告サインは危険を意味します。

人身事故につながる可能性がありますので、いずれの機器でも動作させる前に、

電気回路に含まれる危険性に注意して、標準的な事故防止策に精通して下さい。

此警告符号代表危险。

您正处于可能受到严重伤害的工作环境中。在您使用设备开始工作之前，必须充分
意识到触电的危险，并熟练掌握防止事故发生的标准工作程序。请根据每项警告结
尾的声明号码找到此设备的安全性警告说明的翻译文本。

此警告符號代表危險。

您正處於可能身體可能會受損傷的工作環境中。在您使用任何設備之前，請注意觸
電的危險，並且要熟悉預防事故發生的標準工作程序。請依照每一注意事項後的號
碼找到相關的翻譯說明內容。

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ןונקת תורהצהאהרהז

Warnung
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befi nden sich in einer Situation, die zu

Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den
Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung
vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen
Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten
Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.

BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes

de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y
familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Al
fi nal de cada advertencia encontrará el número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto
traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña a este dispositivo.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES.

IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une

situation pouvant entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant
de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers liés aux circuits
électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour
éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des avertissements
fi gurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil,
référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fi n de chaque avertissement.

CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS.

ןה תואבה תורהצהא ינפמ שמתשמה תא ריהזהל תנמ לע ,היישעתה ינקת יפ לע תורהז הלבח

ה וא תולאש שיו הדימב .תירשפא תיזיפי ,יהשלכ היעבב תולקתרוציל שי הכימת תקלחמ םע רשק

רידגהל וא ןיקתהל םיאשר דבלב םיכמסומ םיאנכט .ורקימרפוס לש תינכט תאה .םיביכר

תרדגה וא תנקתה ינפל ואולמב חפסנה תא

אורקל שי .ורקימרפוס יזראמב םיביכרה

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Warning Statements for AC Systems

. ﻲﻓ ﻚﻧﺍ ﻥﺃ ﻦﻜﻤﻳ ﺔﻟﺎﺣ ﻲﻓ ﺐﺒﺴﺘﺗ ﺔﺑﺎﺻﺍ ﺔﻳﺪﺴﺟ ﺰﻣﺮﻟﺍ ﺍﺬﻫ ﻲﻨﻌﻳ ﺮﻄﺧ !ﺮﻳﺬﺤﺗ

ﻥﺃ ﻞﺒﻗ ﻱﺃ ﻰﻠﻋ ﻞﻤﻌﺗ ﺕﺍﺪﻌﻣ،ﻛﻢﻠﻋ ﻰﻠﻋ ﻦ ﻦﻋ ﺔﻤﺟﺎﻨﻟﺍ ﺮﻁﺎﺨﻤﻟﺎﺑ ﺮﺋﺍﻭﺪﻟﺍ

ﺔﻴﺋﺎﺑﺮﻬﻜﻟﺍ

ﻛﻭﺔﻳﺍﺭﺩ ﻰﻠﻋ ﻦ ﺭﺎﻤﻤﻟﺎﺑﺕﺎﺳ ﺔﻴﺋﺎﻗﻮﻟﺍ ﻟ ﻊﻨﻤﻉﻮﻗﻭ ﻱﺃﺙﺩﺍﻮﺣ

ﻢﻗﺭ ﻡﺪﺨﺘﺳﺍ ﻥﺎﻴﺒﻟﺍ ﺹﻮﺼﻨﻤﻟﺍ ﺔﻳﺎﻬﻧ ﻲﻓ ﺮﻳﺬﺤﺗ ﻞﻛ ﺭﻮﺜﻌﻠﻟ ﺎﻬﺘﻤﺟﺮﺗ

안전을 위한 주의사항

경고!

이 경고 기호는 위험이 있음을 알려 줍니다. 작업자의 신체에 부상을 야기 할 수
있는 상태에 있게 됩니다. 모든 장비에 대한 작업을 수행하기 전에 전기회로와
관련된 위험요소들을 확인하시고 사전에 사고를 방지할 수 있도록 표준
작업절차를 준수해 주시기 바랍니다.

해당 번역문을 찾기 위해 각 경고의 마지막 부분에 제공된 경고문 번호를
참조하십시오

BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES
Dit waarschuwings symbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die

lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken,
dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij een elektrische installatie betrokken risico's
en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard procedures om ongelukken te
voorkomen. Gebruik de nummers aan het eind van elke waarschuwing om deze te
herleiden naar de desbetreffende locatie.

BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES

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Installation Instructions

Warning!

Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.

設置手順書

システムを電源に接続する前に、設置手順書をお読み下さい。

警告
将此系统连接电源前,请先阅读安装说明。

警告
將系統與電源連接前，請先閱讀安裝說明。

Warnung
Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen

lesen.

¡Advertencia!
Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de

alimentación.

Attention
Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives

d'installation.

אורקל שי רוקמל תכרעמה רוביח ינפל הנקתה תוארוה תאחתמ.

ﻟﺍ ﺕﺍﺩﺎﺷﺭﺇ ﺮﻗﺍﺐﻴﻛﺮﺘ ﻞﻴﺻﻮﺗ ﻞﺒﻗ ﻰﻟﺇ ﻡﺎﻈﻨﻟﺍ ﺔﻗﺎﻄﻠﻟ ﺭﺪﺼﻣ

시스템을 전원에 연결하기 전에 설치 안내를 읽어주십시오.

Waarschuwing
Raadpleeg de installatie-instructies voordat u het systeem op de voedingsbron

aansluit.

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Circuit Breaker

Warning!

This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent)
protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A.

サーキット・ブレーカー

この製 品は、短絡（過電流）保護装置がある建物での設置を前提としています。

保護装置の定格が250V、20Aを超えないことを確認下さい。

警告
此产品的短路(过载电流)保护由建筑物的供电系统提供,确保短路保护设备的额定电
流不大于250V,20A。

警告
此產品的短路(過載電流)保護由建築物的供電系統提供,確保短路保護設備的額定電
流不大於250V,20A。

Warnung
Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, dass im Gebäude ein Kurzschluss-

bzw. Überstromschutz installiert ist. Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Nennwert der
Schutzvorrichtung nicht mehr als: 250 V, 20 A beträgt.

¡Advertencia!
Este equipo utiliza el sistema de protección contra cortocircuitos (o sobrecorrientes)

del edifi cio. Asegúrese de que el dispositivo de protección no sea superior a: 250
V, 20 A.

Attention
Pour ce qui est de la protection contre les courts-circuits (surtension), ce produit

dépend de l'installation électrique du local. Vérifi ez que le courant nominal du
dispositif de protection n'est pas supérieur à :250 V, 20 A.

ﺞﺘﻨﻤﻟﺍ ﺍﺬﻫ ﻰﻠﻋ ﺪﻤﺘﻌﻳ ﺕﺍﺪﻌﻣ ﺔﻳﺎﻤﺤﻟﺍ ﺓﺮﻴﺼﻘﻟﺍﺮﺋﺍﻭﺪﻟﺍ ﻦﻣ ﺎﻬﺘﻴﺒﺜﺗ ﻢﺗ ﻲﺘﻟﺍ ﻲﻓ

לע ךמתסמ הז רצומנגהה תעינמל םינבמב תנקתומה יכ אדוול שי .ילמשח רצק

רצקה ינפמ ןגמה רישכמה ילמשחהמ רתוי אל אוה-250 V, 20 A

ﻰﻨﺒﻤﻟﺍ

20A, 250V : ﻦﻣ ﺪﻛﺄﺗ ﻥﺃ ﻢﻴﻴﻘﺗ ﺯﺎﻬﺠﻟﺍ ﻟﺍﻲﺋﺎﻗﻮ ﺲﻴﻟ ﻦﻣ ﺮﺜﻛﺃ

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경고!

이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에
의존합니다. 보호장치의 정격이 반드시 250V(볼트), 20A(암페어)를 초과하지
않도록 해야 합니다.

Waarschuwing
Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van

uw electrische installatie. Controleer of het beveiligde aparaat niet groter
gedimensioneerd is dan 220V, 20A.

Power Disconnection Warning

Warning!

The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord
removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to
install or remove system components.

電源切断の警告
システムコンポーネントの取り付けまたは取り外しのために、シャーシー内部にアクセス

するには、
システムの電源はすべてのソースから切断され、電源コードは電源モジュールから取り

外す必要があります。

警告

在你打开机箱并安装或移除内部器件前,必须将系统完全断电,并移除电源线。

警告

在您打開機殼安裝或移除內部元件前，必須將系統完全斷電，並移除電源線。

Warnung
Das System muss von allen Quellen der Energie und vom Netzanschlusskabel

getrennt sein, das von den Spg.Versorgungsteilmodulen entfernt wird, bevor es
auf den Chassisinnenraum zurückgreift, um Systemsbestandteile anzubringen oder
zu entfernen.

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ילמשח קותינ ינפמ הרהזא

!הרהזא

¡Advertencia!
El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable

eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso
el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema.

Attention
Le système doit être débranché de toutes les sources de puissance ainsi que de

son cordon d'alimentation secteur avant d'accéder à l'intérieur du chassis pour
installer ou enlever des composants de systéme.

למשחה תורוקמ לכמ תכרעמה תא קתנל שי ריסהל שיו קפסהמ ילמשחה לבכ תא

נקתה ךרוצל זראמה לש ימינפה קלחל השיג ינפלת רסה ואת .םיביכר

ﻞﺼﻓ ﺐﺠﻳ ﻡﺎﻈﻨﻟﺍ ﻊﻴﻤﺟ ﻦﻣﺭﺩﺎﺼﻣ ﺔﻗﺎﻄﻟﺍ ﺔﻟﺍﺯﺇﻭ ءﺎﺑﺮﻬﻜﻟﺍ ﻚﻠﺳ ﻦﻣ ﺓﺪﺣﻭ ﺩﺍﺪﻣﺍ

ﺔﻗﺎﻄﻟﺍ ﻞﺒﻗ

ﺯﺎﻬﺠﻟﺍ

경고!

시스템에 부품들을 장착하거나 제거하기 위해서는 섀시 내부에 접근하기 전에
반드시 전원 공급장치로부터 연결되어있는 모든 전원과 전기코드를 분리해주어야
합니다.

Waarschuwing
Voordat u toegang neemt tot het binnenwerk van de behuizing voor het installeren

of verwijderen van systeem onderdelen, dient u alle spanningsbronnen en alle
stroomkabels aangesloten op de voeding(en) van de behuizing te verwijderen

ﻰﻟﺇ ﻝﻮﺻﻮﻟﺍ ﺔﻴﻠﺧﺍﺪﻟﺍ ﻖﻁﺎﻨﻤﻟﺍ ﻟﻞﻜﻴﻬﻠ ﺔﻟﺍﺯﺇ ﻭﺃ ﺖﻴﺒﺜﺘﻟ ﺕﺎﻧﻮﻜﻣ

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Equipment Installation

Warning!

Only trained and qualifi ed personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service
this equipment.

機器の設置

トレーニングを受け認定された人だけがこの装置の設置、交換、またはサービスを許可
されています。

警告
只有经过培训且具有资格的人员才能进行此设备的安装、更换和维修。

警告
只有經過受訓且具資格人員才可安裝、更換與維修此設備。

Warnung
Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem,

qualifi ziertem Personal gestattet werden.

¡Advertencia!
Solamente el personal califi cado debe instalar, reemplazar o utilizar este equipo.

Attention
Il est vivement recommandé de confier l'installation, le remplacement et la

maintenance de ces équipements à des personnels qualifi és et expérimentés.

!הרהזא

שר דבלב ךמסומ תווצתא ףילחהל ,ןיקתהל יא .דויצה רובע תוריש תתל וא דויצה

ﻦﻴﺑﺭﺪﻤﻟﺍﻭ ﻭ ﺐﻴﻛﺮﺘﻟﻝﺍﺪﺒﺘﺳﺍ ﻭﺃ ﺔﻣﺪﺧ ﺯﺎﻬﺠﻟﺍ ﺍﺬﻫ ﺢﻤﺴﻳ ﻥﺃ ﺐﺠﻳ ﻂﻘﻓ ﻦﻴﻠﻫﺆﻤﻟﺍ ﻦﻴﻔﻅﻮﻤﻠﻟ

경고!

훈련을 받고 공인된 기술자만이 이 장비의 설치, 교체 또는 서비스를 수행할 수
있습니다.

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Waarschuwing
Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door

geschoold en gekwalifi ceerd personeel.

Restricted Area

Warning!

This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access
area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other
means of security. (This warning does not apply to workstations).

アクセス制限区域
このユ ニットは、アクセス制限区域に設置されることを想定しています。
アクセス制限区域は、特別なツール、鍵と錠 前、その他のセキュリティの手段を用いての

み出入りが可能です。

警告
此部件应安装在限制进出的场所，限制进出的场所指只能通过使用特殊工具、锁和
钥匙或其它安全手段进出的场所。

警告
此裝置僅限安裝於進出管制區域，進出管制區域係指僅能以特殊工具、鎖頭及鑰匙
或其他安全方式才能進入的區域。

Warnung
Diese Einheit ist zur Installation in Bereichen mit beschränktem Zutritt vorgesehen.

Der Zutritt zu derartigen Bereichen ist nur mit einem Spezialwerkzeug, Schloss und
Schlüssel oder einer sonstigen Sicherheitsvorkehrung möglich.

¡Advertencia!
Esta unidad ha sido diseñada para instalación en áreas de acceso restringido.

Sólo puede obtenerse acceso a una de estas áreas mediante la utilización de una
herramienta especial, cerradura con llave u otro medio de seguridad.

Attention
Cet appareil doit être installée dans des zones d'accès réservés. L'accès à une

zone d'accès réservé n'est possible qu'en utilisant un outil spécial, un mécanisme
de verrouillage et une clé, ou tout autre moyen de sécurité.

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תלבגומ השיג םע רוזא

!הרהזא

תרזעב תנתינ השיגה .השיג תלבגה םהב שיש םירוזאב הדיחיה תא ןיקתהל שי

.('דכו לוענמ ,חתפמ) דבלב החטבא ילכ

. ﺺﻴﺼﺨﺗ ﺓﺪﺣﻮﻟﺍ ﻩﺬﻫ ﻲﻓ ﺎﻬﺒﻴﻛﺮﺘﻟ ﻖﻁﺎﻨﻣ ﺓﺭﻮﻈﺤﻣ ﻢﺗ

ﺻﻮﻟﺍ ﻦﻜﻤﻳﻰﻟﺇ ﻝﻮ ﺔﻘﻄﻨﻣ ﺓﺭﻮﻈﺤﻣ ﻂﻘﻓ ﻡﺍﺪﺨﺘﺳﺍ ﻝﻼﺧ ﻦﻣ ،ﺔﺻﺎﺧ ﺓﺍﺩﺃ

ﻭﺃ ﻱﺃ ﻼﻟ ﻯﺮﺧﺃ ﺔﻠﻴﺳﻭﻥﺎﻣﻷ ﺡﺎﺘﻔﻣﻭ ﻞﻔﻗ

경고!

이 장치는 접근이 제한된 구역에 설치하도록 되어있습니다. 특수도구, 잠금 장치 및
키, 또는 기타 보안 수단을 통해서만 접근 제한 구역에 들어갈 수 있습니다.

Waarschuwing
Dit apparaat is bedoeld voor installatie in gebieden met een beperkte toegang.

Toegang tot dergelijke gebieden kunnen alleen verkregen worden door gebruik te
maken van speciaal gereedschap, slot en sleutel of andere veiligheidsmaatregelen.

Battery Handling

Warning!

There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions

電池の取り扱い

電池交換が正しく行われなかった場合、破裂の危険性があります。交換する電池はメー
カーが推奨する型、または同等 のものを使用下さい。使用済電池は製造元の指示に従

って処 分して下さい。

警告
电池更换不当会有爆炸危险。请只使用同类电池或制造商推荐的功能相当的电池更
换原有电池。请按制造商的说明处理废旧电池。

警告
電池更換不當會有爆炸危險。請使用製造商建議之相同或功能相當的電池更換原有
電池。請按照製造商的說明指示處理廢棄舊電池。

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!הרהזא

Warnung
Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die

Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp.
Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers.

Attention
Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer

que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.
Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

¡Advertencia!
Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.

Reemplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente
recomendado por el fabricante. Desechar las baterías gastadas según las
instrucciones del fabricante.

תנכס תמייקץוציפ .הניקת אל ךרדב הפלחוהו הדימב הללוסה לש ףילחהל שי

גוסב הללוסה תא מ םאותה תרבחלמומ ןרציתצ.

תוללוסה קוליס תושמושמה עצבל שי .ןרציה תוארוה יפל

ﺮﻄﺧ ﻙﺎﻨﻫ ﻦﻣ ﻝﺍﺪﺒﺘﺳﺍ ﺔﻟﺎﺣ ﻲﻓ ﺭﺎﺠﻔﻧﺍ ﺔﻳﺭﺎﻄﺒﻟﺍ ﺔﺤﻴﺤﺻ ﺮﻴﻏ ﺔﻘﻳﺮﻄﺑ ﻚﻴﻠﻌﻓ

ﺔﻳﺭﺎﻄﺒﻟﺍ ﻝﺍﺪﺒﺘﺳﺍ

ﻂﻘﻓ ﻉﻮﻨﻟﺍ ﺲﻔﻨﺑ ﺎﻬﻟﺩﺎﻌﻳ ﺎﻣ ﻭﺃ ﺎﻤﻛﺖﺻﻭﺃ ﺔﻌﻨﺼﻤﻟﺍ ﺔﻛﺮﺸﻟﺍ ﻪﺑ

ﺕﺎﻳﺭﺎﻄﺒﻟﺍ ﻦﻣ ﺺﻠﺨﺗ ﻟ ﺎﻘﻓﻭ ﺔﻠﻤﻌﺘﺴﻤﻟﺍﺔﻌﻧﺎﺼﻟﺍ ﺔﻛﺮﺸﻟﺍ ﺕﺎﻤﻴﻠﻌﺘ

경고!

배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와
동일하거나 제조사에서 권장하는 동등한 종류의 배터리로만 교체해야 합니다.
제조사의 안내에 따라 사용된 배터리를 처리하여 주십시오.

Waarschuwing
Er is ontploffi ngsgevaar indien de batterij verkeerd vervangen wordt. Vervang de

batterij slechts met hetzelfde of een equivalent type die door de fabrikant aanbevolen
wordt. Gebruikte batterijen dienen overeenkomstig fabrieksvoorschriften afgevoerd
te worden.

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דחא קפסמ רתוי םייק םא

!הרהזא

Redundant Power Supplies

Warning!

This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must
be removed to de-energize the unit.

冗長電源装置

このユニットは複数の電源装置が接続されている場合があります。

ユニットの電源を切るためには、すべての接続を取り外さなければなりません。

警告
此部件连接的电源可能不止一个，必须将所有电源断开才能停止给该部件供电。

警告
此裝置連接的電源可能不只一個，必須切斷所有電源才能停止對該裝置的供電。

Warnung
Dieses Gerät kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben. Um sicherzustellen, dass

der Einheit kein trom zugeführt wird, müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden.

¡Advertencia!
Puede que esta unidad tenga más de una conexión para fuentes de alimentación.

Para cortar por completo el suministro de energía, deben desconectarse todas las
conexiones.

Attention
Cette unité peut avoir plus d'une connexion d'alimentation. Pour supprimer toute

tension et tout courant électrique de l'unité, toutes les connexions d'alimentation
doivent être débranchées.

.קפס לש דחא רוביחמ רתוי שי הדחיל תא ריסהל שיןקורל תנמ לע םירוביחה לכ

חיה תאי.הד

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. ﺪﻗ ﺍﺬﻬﻟ ﻥﻮﻜﻳ ﻟﺍﺯﺎﻬﺠ ﺕﻻﺎﺼﺗﺍ ﺓﺪﻋ ﺕﺍﺪﺣﻮﺑ ﺔﻗﺎﻄﻟﺍ ﺩﺍﺪﻣﺍ

ﺔﻟﺍﺯﺇ ﺐﺠﻳ ﺕﻻﺎﺼﺗﻻﺍ ﺔﻓﺎﻛ ﻝﺰﻌﻟ ﻟﺍﺓﺪﺣﻮ ﻦﻋ ءﺎﺑﺮﻬﻜﻟﺍ

경고!

이 장치에는 한 개 이상의 전원 공급 단자가 연결되어 있을 수 있습니다. 이 장치에
전원을 차단하기 위해서는 모든 연결 단자를 제거해야만 합니다.

Waarschuwing
Deze eenheid kan meer dan één stroomtoevoeraansluiting bevatten. Alle

aansluitingen dienen verwijderd te worden om het apparaat stroomloos te maken.

Backplane Voltage

Warning!

Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is
operating. Use caution when servicing.

バックプレーンの電圧
システムの稼働中は危険な電圧または電力が、バックプレーン上にかかっています。

修理する際には注意ください。

警告
当系统正在进行时，背板上有很危险的电压或能量，进行维修时务必小心。

警告
當系統正在進行時，背板上有危險的電壓或能量，進行維修時務必小心。

Warnung
Wenn das System in Betrieb ist, treten auf der Rückwandplatine gefährliche

Spannungen oder Energien auf. Vorsicht bei der Wartung.

¡Advertencia!
Cuando el sistema está en funcionamiento, el voltaje del plano trasero es peligroso.

Tenga cuidado cuando lo revise.

Attention
Lorsque le système est en fonctionnement, des tensions électriques circulent sur

le fond de panier. Prendre des précautions lors de la maintenance.

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ירוחאה לנפב חתמ

ךלהמב רהזיהל שי .תכרעמה לועפת ןמזב ירוחאה לנפב חתמ תנכס תמייק

זא!הרה

.הדובעה

ﻙﺎﻨﻫ ﺮﻄﺧ ﻦﻣ ﻲﺋﺎﺑﺮﻬﻜﻟﺍ ﺭﺎﻴﺘﻟﺍ ﻰﻠﻋ ﺓﺩﻮﺟﻮﻤﻟﺍ ﺔﻗﺎﻄﻟﺍﻭﺃ ﺔﺣﻮﻠﻟﺍ

ﻥﻮﻜﻳ ﺎﻣﺪﻨﻋﻡﺎﻈﻨﻟﺍ ﻞﻤﻌﻳ ﺪﻨﻋ ﺍﺭﺬﺣ ﻦﻛ ﺔﻣﺪﺧ ﺯﺎﻬﺠﻟﺍ ﺍﺬﻫ

경고!

시스템이 동작 중일 때 후면판 (Backplane)에는 위험한 전압이나 에너지가 발생
합니다. 서비스 작업 시 주의하십시오.

Waarschuwing
Een gevaarlijke spanning of energie is aanwezig op de backplane wanneer het

systeem in gebruik is. Voorzichtigheid is geboden tijdens het onderhoud.

Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes

Warning!

Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.

地方および国の電気規格に準拠
機器の取り付けはその地方および国の電気規格に準拠する必要があります。

警告

设备安装必须符合本地与本国电气法规。

警告

設備安裝必須符合本地與本國電氣法規。

Warnung
Die Installation der Geräte muss den Sicherheitsstandards entsprechen.

¡Advertencia!
La instalacion del equipo debe cumplir con las normas de electricidad locales y

nacionales.

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יצראה למשחה יקוח םואית

Attention
L'équipement doit être installé conformément aux normes électriques nationales

et locales.

!הרהזא

תנקתה םייצראהו םיימוקמה למשחה יקוחל תמאות תויהל תבייח דויצה.

ﺕﺍﺪﻌﻤﻟﺍ ﺐﻴﻛﺮﺗ ﺔﻴﺋﺎﺑﺮﻬﻜﻟﺍ ﻠﻟ ﻞﺜﺘﻤﻳ ﻥﺃ ﺐﺠﻳ ﻦﻴﻧﺍﻮﻘﺔﻴﻨﻁﻮﻟﺍﻭ ﺔﻴﻠﺤﻤﻟﺍ ﺔﻘﻠﻌﺘﻤﻟﺍ

ءﺎﺑﺮﻬﻜﻟﺎﺑ

경고!

현 지역 및 국가의 전기 규정에 따라 장비를 설치해야 합니다.

Waarschuwing
Bij installatie van de apparatuur moet worden voldaan aan de lokale en nationale

elektriciteitsvoorschriften.

Product Disposal

Warning!

Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws
and regulations.

製品の廃棄

この製品を廃棄処分する場合、国の関係する全ての法律・条例に従い処理する必要が
あります。

警告
本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。

警告
本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。

Warnung
Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen

des Landes erfolgen.

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רצומה קוליס

¡Advertencia!
Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y

reglamentos nacionales.

Attention
La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des

lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de
l'organisme compétent.

!הרהזא

ו תויחנהל םאתהב תויהל בייח הז רצומ לש יפוס קוליס.הנידמה יקוח

ﻲﺋﺎﻬﻨﻟﺍ ﺺﻠﺨﺘﻟﺍ ﻦﻣ ﺞﺘﻨﻤﻟﺍ ﺍﺬﻫ ﻪﻌﻣ ﻞﻣﺎﻌﺘﻟﺍ ﻲﻐﺒﻨﻳ ﻟ ﺎﻘﻓﻭ ﻊﻴﻤﺠﺔﻴﻨﻁﻮﻟﺍ ﺢﺋﺍﻮﻠﻟﺍﻭ ﻦﻴﻧﺍﻮﻘﻟﺍ ﺪﻨﻋ

경고!

이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다.

Waarschuwing
De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming

met alle nationale wetten en reglementen.

Hot Swap Fan Warning

Warning!

The fans might still be turning when you remove the fan assembly from the chassis.
Keep fi ngers, screwdrivers, and other objects away from the openings in the fan
assembly's housing.

ファン・ホットスワップの警告

シャーシから冷却ファン装置を取り外した際、ファンがまだ回転している可能性がありま

す。ファンの開口部に、指、ドライバー、およびその他のものを近づけないで下さい。

警告
当您从机架移除风扇装置，风扇可能仍在转动。小心不要将手指、螺丝起子和其他
物品太靠近风扇

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警告
當您從機架移除風扇裝置，風扇可能仍在轉動。小心不要將手指、螺絲起子和其他
物品太靠近風扇。

Warnung
Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis

genommen wird. Halten Sie Finger, Schraubendreher und andere Gegenstände
von den Öffnungen des Lüftergehäuses entfernt.

¡Advertencia!
Los ventiladores podran dar vuelta cuando usted quite ell montaje del ventilador

del chasis. Mandtenga los dedos, los destornilladores y todos los objetos lejos de
las aberturas del ventilador

Attention
Il est possible que les ventilateurs soient toujours en rotation lorsque vous retirerez

le bloc ventilateur du châssis. Prenez garde à ce que doigts, tournevis et autres
objets soient éloignés du logement du bloc ventilateur.

!הרהזא

יקלח תא םיריסמ רשאכ שי .םידבוע ןיידע םיררוואמהו ןכתי ,זראמהמ ררוואמה

קיחרהללררוואמה ךותב םיחתפהמ םינוש הדובע ילכו תועבצאה תא חוטב קחרמ

ﻦﻜﻤﻤﻟﺍ ﻦﻣ ﺡﻭﺍﺮﻤﻟﺍ ﻥﺃ ﻝﺍﺰﺗ ﻻ ﺔﻟﺍﺯﺇ ﺪﻨﻋﺭﻭﺪﺗ ﺔﻠﺘﻛ ﺔﺣﻭﺮﻤﻟﺍ ﻞﻜﻴﻬﻟﺍ ﻦﻣ ﺐﺠﻳ ءﺎﻘﺑﺇ

ﻊﺑﺎﺻﻷﺍ ﻭﻲﻏﺍﺮﺒﻟﺍ ﺕﺎﻜﻔﻣ

. ءﺎﻴﺷﻷﺍ ﻦﻣ ﺎﻫﺮﻴﻏﻭ ﺍﺪﻴﻌﺑ ﻦﻋ ﺕﺎﺤﺘﻔﻟﺍ ﻲﻓ ﺔﻠﺘﻛ ﺔﺣﻭﺮﻤﻟﺍ

경고!

섀시로부터 팬 조립품을 제거할 때 팬은 여전히 회전하고 있을 수 있습니다. 팬
조림품 외관의 열려있는 부분들로부터 손가락 및 스크류드라이버, 다른 물체들이
가까이 하지 않도록 배치해 주십시오.

Waarschuwing
Het is mogelijk dat de ventilator nog draait tijdens het verwijderen van het

ventilatorsamenstel uit het chassis. Houd uw vingers, schroevendraaiers
en eventuele andere voorwerpen uit de buurt van de openingen in de
ventilatorbehuizing.

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Power Cable and AC Adapter

Warning!

When installing the product, use the provided or designated connection cables,
power cables and AC adaptors. Using any other cables and adaptors could cause
a malfunction or a fi re. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the
use of UL or CSA -certifi ed cables (that have UL/CSA shown on the code) for any
other electrical devices than products designated by Supermicro only.

電源コードとACアダプター

製品を設置する場合、提供または指定された接続ケーブル、電源コードとACアダプター
を使用下さい。他のケーブルやアダプタを使用すると故障や火災の原因になることがあ

ります。電気用品安全法は、ULまたはCSA認定のケーブル(UL/CSEマークがコードに表

記)をSupermicroが指定する製品以外に使用することを禁止しています。

警告
安装此产品时,请使用本身提供的或指定的连接线,电源线和电源适配器.使用其它线
材或适配器可能会引起故障或火灾。除了Supermicro所指定的产品,电气用品和材
料安全法律规定禁止使用未经UL或CSA认证的线材。(线材上会显示UL/CSA符号)。

警告
安裝此產品時,請使用本身提供的或指定的連接線,電源線和電源適配器.使用其它線
材或適配器可能會引起故障或火災。除了Supermicro所指定的產品,電氣用品和材
料安全法律規定禁止使用未經UL或CSA認證的線材。(線材上會顯示UL/CSA符號)。

Warnung
Bei der Installation des Produkts, die zur Verfügung gestellten oder benannt

Anschlusskabel, Stromkabel und Netzteile. Verwendung anderer Kabel und Adapter
kann zu einer Fehlfunktion oder ein Brand entstehen. Elektrische Geräte und
Material Safety Law verbietet die Verwendung von UL-oder CSA-zertifi zierte Kabel,
UL oder CSA auf der Code für alle anderen elektrischen Geräte als Produkte von
Supermicro nur bezeichnet gezeigt haben.

¡Advertencia!
Al instalar el producto, utilice los cables de conexión previstos o designados, los

cables y adaptadores de CA. La utilización de otros cables y adaptadores podría
ocasionar un mal funcionamiento o un incendio. Aparatos Eléctricos y la Ley de
Seguridad del Material prohíbe el uso de UL o CSA cables certifi cados que tienen
UL o CSA se muestra en el código de otros dispositivos eléctricos que los productos
designados por Supermicro solamente.

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Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems

אתמו םיילמשחמ י

Attention
Lors de l'installation du produit, utilisez les bables de connection fournis ou désigné.

L'utilisation d'autres cables et adaptateurs peut provoquer un dysfonctionnement
ou un incendie. Appareils électroménagers et de loi sur la sécurité Matériel interdit
l'utilisation de UL ou CSA câbles certifi és qui ont UL ou CSA indiqué sur le code
pour tous les autres appareils électriques que les produits désignés par Supermicro
seulement.

AC

!הרהזא

AC רשא

םימאתמו םיקפס ,םילבכב שמתשהל שי ,רצומה תא םיניקתמ רשאכ

וא הלקתל םורגל לוכי רחא םאתמ וא לבכ לכב שומיש .ךכ םשל וקפוסו ודעונ

טב יקוחו למשח ירישכמב שומיש יקוח יפ לע .ילמשח רצק רוסיא םייק ,תוחי

UL ב וא- CSA לש דוק םהילע עיפומ ראשכ)

ב םיכמסומה םילבכב שמתשהל-

UL/CSA( רחא ילמשח רצומ לכ רובע.דבלב ורקימקרפוס ידי לע ןיוצ אלש

ﺐﻴﻛﺮﺗ ﺪﻨﻋ ﻡﺍﺪﺨﺘﺳﺍ ﺐﺠﻳ ﺯﺎﻬﺠﻟﺍ ﻭ،ﻞﻴﺻﻮﺘﻟﺍ ﺕﻼﺑﺎﻛ ﺔﻴﺋﺎﺑﺮﻬﻜﻟﺍ ﺕﻼﺑﺎﻜﻟﺍ

ﺕﻻﻮﺤﻣﻭ ﺩﺩﺮﺘﻤﻟﺍ ﺭﺎﻴﺘﻟﺍ

. ﻥﺃ ﻱﺃ ﻡﺍﺪﺨﺘﺳﺍ ﺕﻼﺑﺎﻛ ﺕﻻﻮﺤﻣﻭ ﻯﺮﺧﺃ ﺐﺒﺴﺘﻳ ﻲﻓ ﻞﻄﻋ ﺙﻭﺪﺣ ﻖﻳﺮﺣ ﻭﺃ . ﻲﺘﻟﺍ

ﻚﻟ ﺎﻫﺮﻴﻓﻮﺗ ﻢﺗ ﺞﺘﻨﻤﻟﺍ ﻊﻣ

UL ﻭﺃ CSA ﺔﻴﺋﺎﺑﺮﻬﻜﻟﺍ ﺓﺰﻬﺟﻷﺍ ﺩﺍﻮﻣﻭ ﻥﻮﻧﺎﻗ ﺔﻣﻼﺴﻟﺍ ﻡﺍﺪﺨﺘﺳﺍ ﺮﻈﺤﻳ ﺕﻼﺑﺎﻜﻟﺍ

ﻞﺒﻗ ﻦﻣ ﺓﺪﻤﺘﻌﻣ

Supermicro ﺓﺰﻬﺟﺃ ﻯﺮﺧﺃ ﺔﻴﺋﺎﺑﺮﻬﻛ ﺮﻴﻏ ﺕﺎﺠﺘﻨﻤﻟﺍ ﺔﻨﻴﻌﻤﻟﺍ ﻞﺒﻗ ﻦﻣ ﻱﻷ

(UL/CSA ﻞﻤﺤﺗ ﻲﺘﻟﺍﺔﻣﻼﻋ )

경고!

제품을 설치할 때에는 제공되거나 지정된 연결케이블과 전원케이블, AC어댑터를
사용해야 합니다. 그 밖의 다른 케이블들이나 어댑터들은 고장 또는 화재의 원인이
될 수 있습니다. 전기용품안전법 (Electrical Appliance and Material Safety
Law)은 슈퍼마이크로에서 지정한 제품들 외에는 그 밖의 다른 전기 장치들을
위한 UL또는 CSA에서 인증한 케이블(전선 위에 UL/CSA가 표시)들의 사용을
금지합니다.

Waarschuwing
Bij het installeren van het product, gebruik de meegeleverde of aangewezen kabels,

stroomkabels en adapters. Het gebruik van andere kabels en adapters kan leiden
tot een storing of een brand. Elektrisch apparaat en veiligheidsinformatiebladen wet
verbiedt het gebruik van UL of CSA gecertifi ceerde kabels die UL of CSA die op
de code voor andere elektrische apparaten dan de producten die door Supermicro
alleen.

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Chapter 5

Advanced Serverboard Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install the X8DA3/X8DAi serverboard
into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All
serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick refer­ence chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely
close the chassis when you have fi nished working with the serverboard to better
cool and protect the system.

5-1 Handling the Serverboard

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

Precautions

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

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

bag.

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

memory modules or gold contacts.

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

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

bags when not in use.

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

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

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Unpacking

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

5-2 Serverboard Installation

This section explains the fi rst step of physically mounting the X8DA3/X8DAi into the
SC743TQ-865B-SQ chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate
the most common problems encountered in such an installation. To remove the
serverboard, follow the procedure in reverse order.

Installing to the Chassis

1. Access the inside of the system by removing the screws from the back lip of
the top cover of the chassis, then pull the cover off.

2. The X8DA3/X8DAi requires a chassis big enough to support a 12" x 13"
serverboard, such as Supermicro's SC743TQ-865B-SQ.

3. Make sure that the I/O ports on the serverboard align properly with their
respective holes in the I/O shield at the back of the chassis.

4. Carefully mount the serverboard to the serverboard tray by aligning the board
holes with the raised metal standoffs that are visible in the chassis.

5. Insert screws into all the mounting holes on your serverboard that line up
with the standoffs and tighten until snug (if you screw them in too tight, you
might strip the threads). Metal screws provide an electrical contact to the
serverboard ground to provide a continuous ground for the system.

6. Finish by replacing the top cover of the chassis.

Warning: To avoid damaging the serverboard and its components, do not apply
any force greater than 8 lbs. per square inch when installing a screw into a mount­ing hole.

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5-3 Connecting Cables

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

Connecting Data Cables

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

• SAS drive data cables (SAS0 ~ SAS7, 7046A-3 only)

• SATA drive data cables (T-SATA0 ~ T-SATA5; 7046A-T only)

• Control Panel cable (JF1)

• SGPIO cable (T-SGPIO1, T-SGPIO2; 7046A-T only)

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

Connecting Power Cables

The X8DA3/X8DAi has a 24-pin primary power supply connector (JPW3) for con­nection to the ATX power supply. In addition, two 8-pin secondary power connectors
(JPW1 and JPW2) must also be connected to your power supply. See Section 5-9
for power connector pin defi nitions.

Connecting the Control Panel

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

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

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Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins

20 19

Ground

NMI

5-4 I/O Ports

x (Key)

Power On LED

HDD LED
NIC1 LED
NIC2 LED

OH/Fan Fail LED

Power Fail LED

Ground
Ground

2 1

x (Key)
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
Reset (Button)
Power (Button)

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

Figure 5-2. I/O Ports

6
5

13

16

2

1

4

7 8 9

3

1. Keyboard (Purple) 9. LAN2 Port

2. PS/2 Mouse (Green) 10. LAN1 Port

3. USB Port 0 11. Side_Surround (Grey)

4. USB Port 1 12. Back_Surround (Black)

5. USB Port 2 13. CEN/LFE (Orange)

6. USB Port 3 14. Microphone-In (Pink)

7. COM1 Port (Turquoise) 15. Front (Green)

8. COM2 Port (Turquoise) 16. Line-In (Blue)

10

12
11

15
14

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5-5 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the

label area of the fan.

Notes:

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

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

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

directional heatsink only.

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

heatsinks.

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

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

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

Installing an LGA 1366 Processor

1. Press the socket clip to release
the load plate, which covers the
CPU socket, from its locking
position.

Socket Clip

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

Load Plate

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

Plastic Cap

Hold the north & south edges of
the plastic cap to remove it

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

2. Align the CPU key (the semi-circle
cutout) against the socket key (the
notch below the gold color dot on
the side of the socket).

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

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

CPU

CPU Socket

5. Once the CPU is securely seated
in the socket, lower the CPU load
plate to the socket.

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

Warning: Please save the plastic cap. The serverboard must be shipped with the plastic
cap properly installed to protect the CPU socket pins. Shipment without the plastic cap
properly installed will cause damage to the socket pins.

Load Plate

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Installation and Removal of the Heatsink

Installing the Heatsink

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

2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so

Screw #1

that the four mounting holes are aligned
with those on the retention mechanism.

3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1
and the #2 screws) until just snug (do not

Screw #2

over-tighten the screws, which may dam­age the CPU.)

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

Uninstalling the Heatsink

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

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

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

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

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

Screw #1

Screw #4

Screw #3

Screw #2

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5-6 Installing Memory Modules

Note: Check the S uper micro we b site for r ecom mende d memor y mo dules .

CAUTION

Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM

module s to prevent a ny possi ble dam age.

Press down the release tabs

Installing & Removing DIMMs

1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory
slots, starting with P1 DIMM1A. For best perfor­mance, please use the memory modules of the same
type and speed in the same bank.See the DIMM
Installation Chart on the following page.

2. Press down the release tabs on the ends of a
memory slot. Insert each DIMM module vertically into
its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom
of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module
incorrectly.

3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps
into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules.

4. Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM mod­ules from the serverboard.

Figure 5-3. DIMM Installation

Notch

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

Insert & press a DIMM into
the slot

Notch

Front View

To Remove:

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

Release Tab

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

Top View of DDR3 Slot

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Memory Support

The X8DA3/X8DAi supports up to 96 GB Registered ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800
MHz SDRAM.

Notes:

• Due to the OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than

4 GB of memory.

• Due to all oc atin g mem or y to sys tem devi ce s, mem or y re main ing avai labl e for

operat io nal u se wi ll be r edu c ed w hen 4 G B of S D R A M i s use d. Th e re duc ti on
in memory availability is disproportional. (Refer to the Memory Availability Table
on the fo llowin g page fo r detai ls.)

Order of Populating DIMM Slots

For memory to work properly , follow the table below for the correct order of populat­ing the DIMM slots. See the motherboad layout page for slot numbering.

Populating Memory for Optimal Performance

(Single CPU Confi guration)

O

3 DIMMs P1 DIMM1A P1 DIMM2A P1 DIMM3A
6 DIMMs P1 DIMM1A P1 DIMM1B P1 DIMM2A P1 DIMM2B P1 DIMM3A P1 DIMM3B

Branch 0 Branch 1 Branch 2

Populating Memory for Optimal Performance

(Dual CPU Confi guration)

CPU1 CPU2

Branch 0 Branch 1 Branch 3 Branch 0 Branch 1 Branch 3

6 DIMMs 1A 2A 3A 1A 2A 3A
12

DIMMs

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B

Notes: an "X" indicates a slot populated with a memory module.
Populate DIMMs using the "A" DIMM slots fi rst. Any of the slots may be used.

Populate the "B" slots only after all "A" slots have been fi lled.

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DIMM Population Table

DIMM
Slots per
Channel

2 1 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066,1333 SR, DR
2 1 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066, QR
2 2 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066,1333 SR, DR
2 2 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066 SR, DR, QR

Note 1: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than
4 GB of memory.

Note 2: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that
remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used.
The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. (See the following Memory
Availability Table.)

DIMMs
Populated
per Channel

DIMM Type (Reg.=
Registered)

Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM

(any combination;
SR=Single Rank,
DR=Dual Rank,
QR=Quad Rank)

Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability

System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (with 4 GB of

Firmware Hub fl ash memory (System
BIOS)

Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 GB
Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 GB
I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99 GB
PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76 GB
PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51 GB
PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed)

-Aligned on 256-MB boundary­VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85 GB
TSEG 1 MB 2.84 GB
Memory available for the OS & other

applications

1 MB 3.99 GB

512 MB 3.01 GB

system memory installed)

2.84 GB

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5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards

The 7046A-3/7046A-T can accommodate standard size add-on cards populated in
all slots on the X8DA3/X8DAi serverboard.

Installing an Add-on Card

1. Begin by removing the PCI slot shield for the slot you wish to populate.

2. Fully seat the card into the card slot, pushing down with your thumbs evenly
on both sides of the card.

3. Finish by using a screw to secure the top of the card shield to the chassis.
The PCI slot shields protect the serverboard and its components from EMI
and aid in proper ventilation, so make sure there is always a shield covering
each unused slot.

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5-8 Serverboard Details

Figure 5-4. X8DA3/X8DAi Layout

AUDIO

Ports

CPU1

CD1

Slot 0: SIMLC

Slot 1: PCI 33MHz

JC2

Slot2 PCI-E x4

82573L

LAN

Controller

JI2C1

JI2C2

Slot 3: PCI-E x16

Slot 4: PCI 33MHz

JPL2

Slot 5: PCI 33MHz

82573V

LAN

Controller

JPL1

Slot 6: PCI-E x16

1

JI2C4

JI2C3

LAN1/LAN2

Fan8/CPU1

COM2

COM1

P1 DIMM1A

P1 DIMM1B

P1 DIMM2A

P1 DIMM2B

USB0/1/2/3

P1 DIMM3A

P1 DIMM3B

KB/Mouse

Fan5

Fan6

JPW2

CNF1

USB9

USB8

I-SATA4

I-SATA2

I-SATA0

JWD1

JL1

JPS1

JPS2

Fan4

CNF2

USB6/7

I-SATA5

I-SATA3

JWD1

I-SATA1

JWOL1

Battery

USB4/5

T-SGPIO2

T-SGPIO1

SAS 0~3

ICH10R

South

Bridge

1068E

SAS

Controller

JBT1

SAS 4~7

JPI1

I-Button

LES2

LES1

J5

Intel IOH36D

S I/O

Floppy

Fan3

X8DA3

P2 DIMM3A

P2 DIMM3B

P2 DIMM2A

P2 DIMM2B

JF1

P2 DIMM1A

P2 DIMM1B

LE1

Fan2

JD1

Speaker

JOH1

JPW3

JPI2C

CPU2

JPW1

Fan1

Fan7/CPU2

Note: the X8DA3 is shown. The X8DAi shares the same layout but does not include
SAS ports, connections or jumpers.

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X8DA3/X8DAi Quick Reference

Jumper Description Default Setting

JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-10)

2

JI

C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI-Exp. Slots Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled)

2

JI

C3/JI2C4 SMB to PCI-X Slots Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled)

JPI1 CNF_1/CNF_2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPS1 SAS Enable (X8DA3 only) Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPS2 SAS RAID Mode Select (X8DA3 only) Closed (SR RAID)
JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset)

Connector Description

Audio/CD1/JC2 Audio Input_Output_Mic/CD-ROM/HD Audio Headers
CNF1/CNF2 IEEE 1394a (Firewire) Headers
COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 Serial Port/Header
Fan 1-8 System/CPU Fan Headers (Fans 7~8: CPU Fans)
Floppy Floppy Disk Drive Connector (JFDD1)
I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA5 SATA Ports
J5 IPMB I

2

C Header (for IPMI Card)
JD1 Speaker/Power LED Header
JF1 Front Panel Connector
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header
JOH1 Overheat LED Header

2

JPI

C Power Supply SMBbus I2C Header
JPW1/JPW2 +12V 8-pin Secondary Power Connector
JPW3 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector
JWF1 Compact Flash Power Header
JWOL1 Wake-On-LAN Header
LAN1/2 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) Ports
SAS 0~3, 4~7 SAS Ports (X8DA3 only)
SIMLC (Low Profi le) SIMLC IPMI 2.0 Socket
T-SGPIO-1/T-SGPIO-2 Serial General Purpose Input/Output Headers
USB0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports/Headers

LED Description

LE1 Onboard Sta ndby PWR wa rning L ED Indic ator
LES1 SAS Activity LED (X8DA3 only)
LES2 SAS Link LED (X8DA3 only)

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5-9 Connector Defi nitions

Main ATX Power Supply
Connector

The primary power supply connector
(JPW3) meets the SSI EPS 24-pin
specifi cation. Refer to the table on
the right for the pin defi nitions of the
ATX 24-pin power connector. You
must also connect the 8-pin power
connectors to your power supply (see
below).

Main ATX Power Connector

Pin Defi nitions (JPW3)

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

Warning: To prevent damage to the power supply or serverboard, please use a power
supply that contains a 24-pin and two 8-pin power connectors. Be sure to connect
these to the 24-pin and the two 8-pin power connectors on your serverboard to supply
adequate power to your system. Failure to do so will void the manufacturer warranty
on the power supply and serverboard.

Processor Power Connectors

JPW1 and JPW2 must also be con­nected to the power supply to provide
power for the processors. See the
table on the right for pin defi nitions.

Power Button

The connection for the power button
is on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. The chas­sis power button should be connected
here. See the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.

Reset Connector

The reset header is located on pins 3
and 4 of JF1. Attach the reset switch
on the computer chassis to these
pins. See the table on the right for
pin defi nitions.

Processor Power Connectors

Pin Defi nitions (JPW1/JPW2)

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

Required Connection

Power Button

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
1 PW_ON
2 Ground

Reset Button

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
3 Reset
4 Ground

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Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)

Connect an LED to pins 7 and 8 of
JF1 to provide advanced warning of
chassis overheating or fan failure.
Refer to the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.

NIC1 (GLAN) LED

The LED connections for the GB LAN
port are on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. At­tach an LED cable to display network
activity. See the table on the right for
pin defi nitions.

HDD LED

The HDD LED connection is located
on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. This LED
is used to display all IDE and SATA
activity. See the table on the right for
pin defi nitions.

OH/Fan Fail LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
7 Vcc
8 Ground

OH/Fan Fail Indicator

Status

State Defi nition
Off Normal
On Overheat
Flash-

ing

NIC1 LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
11 Vcc
12 Ground

HDD LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
13 Vcc
14 HD Active

Fan Fail

Power On LED

The Power On LED connector is lo­cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 (use
JLED for a 3-pin connector). This
connection is used to provide LED
indication of power being supplied to
the system. See the table on the right
for pin defi nitions.

Chassis Intrusion

The Chassis Intrusion header is des­ignated JL1. Attach an appropriate
cable from the chassis to inform you
of a chassis intrusion when the chas­sis is opened

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Power LED

Pin Defi nitions (JF1)

Pin# Defi nition
15 5V Stby
16 Control

Chassis Intrusion

Pin Defi nitions (JL1)

Pin# Defi nition
1 Intrusion Input
2 Ground

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ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2
Mouse Ports

The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2
mouse are located on the I/O back­panel. The mouse port is above the
keyboard port. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.

Fan Headers

The X8DA3/X8DAi has eight fan
headers, all of which are 4-pin fans .
However, pins 1-3 of t he f an he ad er s
are backward compatible with the
traditional 3-pin fans. See the table
on the right for pin defi nitions. The
onboard fan speeds are controlled b y
Thermal Management (via Hardware
Monitoring) under the Advanced
Section in the BIOS. The default is
disabl ed. When usi ng Therm al Man­agement setting, please use all 3-pin
fans or al l 4- pin fa ns.

PS/2 Keyboard and

Mouse Port Pin

Defi nitions

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

Fan Header

Pin Defi nitions

(FAN1-8)

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

Wake-On-LAN

The Wake-On-LAN header is des­ignated JWOL1 on the serverboard.
See the table on the right for pin
defi nitions. You must also have a LAN
card with a Wake-On-LAN connector
and cable to use this feature.

LAN1/LAN2 (Ethernet Ports)

Two Ethernet ports are located on the
I/O backplane. These ports accept
RJ45 type cables.

Wake-On-LAN

Pin Defi nitions

(JWOL1)

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

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Speaker

On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are used
for power LED indication, and pins
4-7 are for the speaker. See the table
on the right for speaker pin defi ni-
tions. Please note that the speaker
connector pins (4-7) are for use with
an external speaker. If you wish to
use the onboard speaker, you should
close pins 6-7 with a jumper.

Serial Ports

Two serial ports are included on the
X8DA3/X8DAi. See the table on the
right for pin defi nitions.

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Speaker Connector

Pin Defi nitions (JD1)

Pin Setting Defi nition
Pins 6-7 Internal Speaker
Pins 4-7 External Speaker

Serial Port Pin Defi nitions

(COM1/COM2)

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

SGPIO Header

Two SGPIO (Serial General Purpose
Input/Output) headers are designated
T-SGPIO1 and SGPIO2. These head­ers are used to communicate with
the system's enclosure management
chip. See the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.

Power SMB (I2C) Connector

The Power System Management Bus

2

(I

C) connector at JPI2C is used to
monitor the power supply, fan and
system temperatures. See the table
on the right for pin defi nitions.

Pin Defi nitions (T-SGPIO1/T-SGPIO2)

SGPIO Header

Pin# Defi nition Pin Defi nition
1NC 2 NC
3 Ground 4 DATA Out

5 Load 6 Ground
7 Clock 8 NC

NC = No Connection

PWR SMB

Pin Defi nitions (JPI2C)

Pin# Defi nition
1 Clock
2 Data

3 PWR Fail
4 Ground
5 +3.3V

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2

IPMB I

C SMB

A System Management Bus header
for the IPMI slot is located at J5.
Connect the appropriate cable here
to use the IPMB I

2

C connection on

your system.

Front Panel Audio Control

When front panel headphones are
plugged in, the back panel audio out­put is disabled. This is done through
the FP Audio header (JC2). If the front
panel interface card is not connected to
the front panel audio header, jumpers
should be installed on pin pairs 1-2,
5-6, and 9-10 of the Audio FP header.
If these jumpers are not installed, the
back panel line out connector will be
disabled, and pin 1 of the microphone
in will be left fl oating, which can lead
to excessive back panel microphone
noise and crosstalk. See the table at
right for pin defi nitions.

IPMB I2C Header

Pin Defi nitions (J5)

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

Front Panel Audio Pin

Defi nitions (JC2)

Pin# Defi nition
1 MIC_Left Channel
2 Audio Ground
3 MIC_Right Channel
4 FP Audio Detect
5 Line Out_Right Channel
6 MIC Jack Detectt
7 FP_Jack Detect
8 Key
9 Line Out_Left Channel
10 Line Out_Jack Detect

High Defi nition Audio (HDA)

The X8DA3/X8DAi features a 7.1+2
Channel High Defi nition Audio (HDA)
codec that provides 10 DAC chan­nels, simultaneously supporting 7.1
sound playback and two channels of
independent stereo sound output (mul­tiple streaming) through the front panel
stereo out via the front L&R, rear L&R,
center and subwoofer speakers. This
feature is activated with the software
included in the CD-ROM that came
with your serverboard. Sound is output
through the Line In, Line Out and MIC
jacks.

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Orange:
CEN/LFE

Black: Back
Surround

Grey: Side
Surround

Blue: Line-In

Green:Front

Pink: Mic-In

CD and Audio FP

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A 4-pin CD header (CD-IN) and an aux­iliary header (JC2) allow you to use the
onboard sound for a u d i o CD playback.
Conne ct an audi o cabl e from you r CD
drive to the header that fi ts your cable's
connector. Only one header can be
used at any one t ime. S ee the t abl e at
right fo r pin defi nitions.

IEEE 1394 Connection

Connectors CNF1 and CNF2 provide
connectivity for IEEE 1394 (Firewire)
devices. See the tables on the right
for pin defi nitions.

Audio Input CD Header

Pin Defi nitions (CD-IN)

Pin# Defi nition
1 Left Stereo Signal
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Right Stereo Signal

CNF1

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi n. Pin# Defi n
1 PTPA0+ 2 PTPA0­3 GND 4 GND
5 PTPB0+ 6 PTPB0­7 PWR 1394 8 PWR 1394

10 ZX

CNF2

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi n. Pin# Defi n
1 PTPA1+ 2 PTPA1­3 GND 4 GND
5 PTPB1+ 6 PTPB1­7 PWR 1394 8 PWR 1394

10 ZY

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

The X8DA3/X8DAi features ten Uni­versal Serial Bus ports (USB 0~3,
USB 4/5, USB 6/7 and USB8), USB0­3 are located on the I/O back panel.
USB Ports 4/5 and USB 6/7 are
headers that may be used to provide
front chassis USB access. USB 8 and
USB9 are Type A connectors. (USB
cables are not included). See the
tables on the right for pin defi nitions.

Back Panel USB 0~3, 4/5, 6/7

Pin Defi nitions

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

Front Panel USB 8, USB9

Pin Defi nitions

USB 8, 9, 10
Pin # Defi nition

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

nection

USB 11
Pin # Defi nition

10 Key

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Overheat/Fan Fail LED (JOH1

)

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

Compact Flash Card Power
Header

A compact fl ash card power header
is provided at JWF1. For a compact
fl ash card to work properly, you will
need to fi rst connect the card's power
cable to JWF1.

Overheat LED

Pin Defi nitions

Pin# Defi nition
1 5vDC
2 OH Active

5-10 Jumper Settings

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the
serverboard, 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 serverboard 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

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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).

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

3. Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device).

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

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

LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable

Change the setting of jumper JPL1 or
JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1 and
LAN2 Ethernet ports, respectively. See
the table on the right for jumper set­tings. The default setting is enabled.

SMBus to PC-E Slots

Jumpers JI

2

C1 and JI2C2 allow you to
connect the PCI-Express slots to the
System Management Bus (I

2

C). The
default setting is disabled. See the table
on the right for jumper settings.

SMBus to PCI-X Slots

2

Jumpers JI

C3 and JI2C4 allow you to
connect the PCI-X slots to the System
Management Bus (I

2

C). The default
setting is disabled. See the table on the
right for jumper settings.

LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings (JPL1/JPL2)

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

SMBus to PCI-E Slots

Jumper Settings (JI2C1/JI2C2)

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

SMBus to PCI-X Slots

Jumper Settings (JI2C3/JI2C4)

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

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IEEE 1394a Enable/Disable

JPI1 allows the user to use the onboard
IEEE CNF1 and CNF2 connections.
Close pins 1-2 to use this function. The
default setting is Enabled.

SAS Enable/Disable (X8DA3 only)

Jumper JPS1 allows you to enable or
disable the onboard SAS connections.
The default setting is enabled. See the
table on the right for jumper settings.

SAS RAID Mode Select (X8DA3
only)

JPS2 allows you to select the SAS
RAID mode: either Software RAID or
IT RAID. Close this jumper to use Soft­ware RAID (default). Set this jumper to
open to use the IT RAID mode. Contact
Tech. Support at Supermicro for more
information. See the table on the right
for jumper settings.

CNF1/CNF2

Jumper Settings (JPI1)

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

SAS Enable/Disable

Jumper Settings (JPS1)

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

SAS RAID Mode Select

Jumper Settings (JPS2)

Jumper Settings Defi nition
Closed Software RAID (SR)
Open Integrated Target Mode (IT)

Note: Contact Supermicro tech support for further
instructions.

Watch Dog Enable/Disable

JWD controls the Watch Dog function.
Watch Dog is a system monitor that
can reboot the system when a software
application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2
will cause WD to reset the system if an
application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3
will 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 BIOS.

Note: When enabled, the user needs to
write their own application software in
order to disable the Watch Dog Timer.

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Watch Dog

Jumper Settings (JWD)

Jumper Setting Defi nition
Pins 1-2 Reset
Pins 2-3 NMI
Open Disabled

5-11 Onboard Indicators

LAN1/2 LEDs

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

Onboard Power LED

An Onboard Power LED is located at
LE1 on the serverboard. When this
LED is on, the system is on. Be sure
to turn off the system and unplug the
power cord before removing or install­ing components. See the tables at
right for more information.

(Connection Speed Indicator)

LED Color Defi nition
Off No Connection or 10 Mb/s
Green 100 Mb/s
Amber 1 Gb/s

Onboard PWR LED Indicator (LE1)

LED Color Defi nition
Off System Off (PWR cable

Green System On
Green:

Flashing
Quickly

Green:
Flashing
Slowly

LAN1/2 LED

LED Settings

not connected)

ACPI S1 State

ACPI S3 (STR) State

SAS LED Indicators (X8DA3 only)

Two Onboard SAS LEDs are located
at LES1/LES2 on the serverboard.
When LES1 is on, it indicates activity
on the SAS ports. When LES2 is on, it
indicates that the SAS ports are work­ing properly. See the table at right for
more information.

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Onboard SAS LED Indicators

(LES1/LES2) Settings

LED# Color Defi nition
LES1 Activity LED Green SAS: Active
LES2 Heartbeat

LED

Yellow SAS: Normal

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5-12 Floppy, SAS and SATA Ports

Floppy Connector

The fl oppy connector is located be-
tween the COM port and FireWire
header s on the s erve rboar d. See the
table o n the ri ght for p in defi nitions.

Note the following when connecting
the fl oppy cable:

• The fl oppy disk drive cable has

seven tw isted wi res.

• A red mark on a wire typically des-

ignates th e loc ation of p in 1.

• A single fl oppy disk drive ribbon

cable has 34 wires and two c on­nectors to provide for two fl oppy
disk drives. The connector with
twisted wires always connects to
drive A, and the connector that
does not have twisted wires al­ways connects to drive B.

Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition
1 Ground 2 FDHDIN
3 Ground 4 Reserved
5 Key 6 FDEDIN
7 Ground 8 Index
9 Ground 10 Motor Enable
11 Ground 12 Drive Select B
13 Ground 14 Drive Select B
15 Ground 16 Motor Enable
17 Ground 18 DIR
19 Ground 20 STEP
21 Ground 22 Write Data
23 Ground 24 Write Gate
25 Ground 26 Track 00
27 Ground 28 Write Protect
29 Ground 30 Read Data
31 Ground 32 Side 1 Select
33 Ground 34 Diskette

Floppy Drive Connector
Pin Defi nitions (Floppy)

SAS Ports (X8DA3 only)

There are eight SAS ports
included on the X8DA3. See
the table on the right for pin
defi nitions.

Note: JPS1 must be set cor­rectly to enable the SAS con­troller.

SAS Port

Pin Defi nitions

(SAS0 ~ SAS7)

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

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SATA Ports

Six Serial ATA (SATA) ports (I-SATA
0~5) are included on the serverboard
to provide serial link connections. Se­rial Link connections provide faster
data transmission than those of the
traditional Parallel ATA. These SATA
ports are supported by the Intel
ICH10R Chip (South Bridge). See the
table on the right for pin defi nitions.

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SATA Port

Pin Defi nitions

(I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA5)

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

SIMLC IPMI Slot

The SIMLC IPMI (Supermicro Intel­ligent Management) slot is located
at Slot 0 on the serverboard. This
slot supp orts t he SMC SIM CL (IPMI)
Add- O n car d. To use IPMI 2.0, in stal l
Supermicro's SIMLC Add-On card on
this slot and download the IPMIView
Utilit y to your system. For IPMI con­figuration instructions and SIMLC
Add-On Card information, please
refer to the SIMLC User Guide posted
on our Web site @http://www.supermi­cro.com/products/accessories/addon/
SIM.cfm.

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5-13 Installing Drivers and Utilities

The Supermicro ftp site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp.

supermicro.com

After accessing the ftp site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO
fi le for your serverboard. Download this fi le to create a CD/DVD of the drivers and
utilities it contains. (You may also use a utility to extract the ISO fi le if preferred.)

. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver.

Another option is to go to the Supermicro Website at

products/

load individual drivers and utilities.
After creating a CD/DVD with the ISO fi les, insert the disk into the CD/DVD drive

on your system and the display shown in Figure 5-5 should appear.

. Find the product page for your serverboard here, where you may down-

http://www.supermicro.com/

Figure 5-5. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

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.

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SuperDoctor III

The SuperDoctor® III program is a web-based management tool that supports
remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools.
The local management is called SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program allows
you to monitor the environment and operations of your system. SuperDoctor III
displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages
and fan status. See the fi gures below for examples of the SuperDoctor III interface.

Note: The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor III is ADMIN / ADMIN.
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 SuperDoctor III, as the SuperDoctor III settings override the
BIOS settings. To set the BIOS temperature threshold settings again, you would
fi rst need to uninstall SuperDoctor III.

Figure 5-6. SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen (Health Information)

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Figure 5-7. SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control)

Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User ’s Manual can be downloaded from

the Supermicro web site at

ware/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we recommend that you use the SuperDoctor

II application instead.

http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/soft-

5-14 Onboard Battery

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.

Figure 5-8. Installing the Onboard Battery

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Chapter 6

Advanced Chassis Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform simple
maintenance on the SC743TQ-865B-SQ chassis. Following the component installa­tion steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems. If some steps are
unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows. Refer to Chapter 2 for instructions
on installing the system as a 4U rackmount.

Tools Required: The only tool you will need is a Philips screwdriver.

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Static electrical discharge 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
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.

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

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

Unpacking

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

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Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View

5.25" Drive Bays (2)

System ResetMain Power

USB Ports

8 SAS/SATA Drive Bays
(behind locking bezel)

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6-2 Front Control Panel

The front control panel must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard
to provide you with system status and alarm indications. A ribbon cable has bundled
these wires together to simplify this connection.

Connect the cable from JF1 on the serverboard (making sure the red wire plugs
into pin 1) to the appropriate comnnector on the front control panel PCB (printed
circuit board). Pull all excess cabling over to the control panel side of the chassis.
The LEDs on the control panel inform you of system status - see Figure 6-2 for
details. See Chapter 5 for details on JF1.

Figure 6-2. Front Control Panel LEDs

Power

HDD

NIC1

NIC2

Overheat/Fan Fail

Power Fail

Indicates power is being supplied to the system.

Indicates IDE device and hard drive activity. On the
SC743TQ-865B-SQ, this LED indicates hard drive activity
when fl ashing.

1

Indicates network activity on LAN port 1.

2

Indicates network activity on LAN port 2

When this LED fl ashes, it indicates a fan failure. When
on continuously it indicates an overheat condition (see
Chapter 3 for details).

Indicates a power supply fan failure. An alarm will also
sound, which can be turned off with the reset switch on
the back of the power supply.

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6-3 System Fans

Two 8-cm PWM chassis fans provide air intake while one 9-cm PWM exhaust fan
expels hot air from the chassis. All are low-noise fans that result in "Whisper-Quiet"
operation (~28 dB). The fans should be connected to headers on the serverboard
(see Chapter 5).

The power supply includes redundant cooling fans. If one fan fails, the remaining
fan will ramp up its rpm to provide suffi cient cooling. The Power Fail LED will il-
luminate and an audible alarm will sound, which can be silenced with a button on
the power supply. If a power supply fan fails, you should replace the power supply
at your earliest convenience.

Fan Failure

Under normal operation, the chassis fans, the exhaust fan and the power supply
fans run continuously. The chassis fans are hot-pluggable and can be replaced
without powering down the system.

Replacing Chassis Cooling Fans

Removing a Fan

1. First locate the failed chassis fan by removing the top/left chassis cover (see
Chapter 2 for details). Locate the fan that has stopped working.

2. Depress the locking tab on the failed fan: on a chassis fan, push the tab on
the side of the housing inward, on the exhaust fan push down on the colored
tab.

3. With the tab depressed, pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-3). The wiring
for these fans has been designed to detach automatically.

Installing a New Fan

1. Replace the failed fan with an identical one (available from Supermicro)

2. Install it in the same position and orientation as the one you removed; it
should click into place when fully inserted.

3. Check that the fan is working then replace the top/left side chassis panel.

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Figure 6-3. Removing a Chassis Fan

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6-4 Drive Bay Installation

A total of eight SAS (or six SATA) drives may be housed in the SC743TQ-865B-SQ
chassis. The drive IDs are preconfi gured as 0 through 7 (or 5 for SATA) in order
from bottom to top (or from left to right if rackmounted). A bezel covers the drive
area but does not need to be removed to access the drives; simply swing open
the bezel. If you wish to remove the bezel piece, push on the three tabs on the
inside of the left lip of the front chassis cover. Then slightly swing out the same
(left) side of the cover - about ½ inch only. Remove by pushing on the open side
of the cover to remove it from the chassis (do not try to swing or pull it straight out
after opening the left side).

Warning: Regardless of how many SAS/SATA drives are installed, all drive carriers
must remain in the drive bays to promote proper airfl ow.

Installing/Removing SAS/SATA Drives

The SAS/SATA drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis.
These drives are hot-swappable, meaning they can be removed and installed with­out powering down the system.

1. Open the front bezel then push the release button located beside the drive
LEDs.

2. Swing the handle fully out and then use it to pull the unit straight out.

Note: Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap
capability of the SAS/SATA drives.

Mounting a SAS/SATA drive in a Drive Carrier

The SAS/SATA drive carriers help to promote proper airfl ow for the system. For this
reason, even carriers without SAS/SATA drives must remain in the chassis.

1. Insert the drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down
so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier.

2. Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws (see Figure 6-5).

Warning: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro
chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro
Web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/storage.cfm

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Figure 6-4. Removing a SAS/SATA Drive Carrier

Figure 6-5. Mounting a SAS/SATA Drive in a Carrier

Warning: Use extreme caution when working around the SAS/SATA backplane. Do

not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch
the backplane or obstruct the airfl ow holes.

SAS/SATA Backplane

The SAS/SATA drives plug into a drive backplane. A data cable for each drive and
two LED cables need to be connected from the serverboard to the appropriate
connectors on the backplane.

You cannot cascade the SAS/SATA backplane.

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Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays

The 7046A-3/7046A-T has two 5.25" drive bays. Components such as an extra
fl oppy drive or DVD/CD-ROM drives can be installed into these 5.25" drive bays.

Removing the Empty Drive Bay

1. First power down the system.

2. Remove the top/left chassis cover to access the drive components.

3. With the cover off, remove the screws that secure the drive carrier to the
chassis (one side only) then push the entire empty drive carrier out from the
back.

Adding a DVD/CD-ROM Drive

1. Remove the guide plates (one on each side) from the empty drive carrier
and screw them into both sides of the DVD/CD-ROM drive using the holes
provided.

2. Slide the DVD/CD-ROM into the bay and secure it to the chassis with the
drive carrier screws you fi rst removed.

3. Attach the power and data cables to the drive.

4. Replace the top/left chassis cover and restore power to the system.

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6-5 Power Supply

The SuperWorkstation 7046A-3/7046A-T has a single 865 watt power supply. This
power unit is equipped with low-noise technology, making the system ideal for
workstation environments.

The power supply has an auto-switching capability that enable it to automatically
sense and operate with 100 or 240 volt inputs.

Power Supply Failure

If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace
the power supply unit. Replace with the same model - PWS-865-PQ, which can be
ordered directly from Supermicro (see Contact Information in the Preface). As there
is only one power supply unit, the system must be powered down before removing
and/or replacing the power supply for whatever reason.

Replacing the Power Supply

1. First power down the system.

2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply module.

3. Remove the screws that secure the module to the chassis then pull it com­pletely out.

4. Replace the failed unit with another unit of the exact same part number
(PWS-865-PQ).

5. Gently but fi rmly push the new unit all the way into the open bay.

6. Secure it to the chassis using the screws you previously removed.

7. Finish by replacing the chassis left/top cover and then plugging the power
cord back into the new module you just added.

8. Push the power button to restart the system.

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Chapter 7

BIOS

7-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DA3/X8DAi. 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.

Starting BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the <Delete> key while the
system is booting up.

Note: In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen.
There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as <F1>, <F2>, etc.

Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main BIOS setup
menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can
be confi gured. Grayed-out options cannot be confi gured. Options in blue can be
confi gured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key
legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the
left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note:
the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to
include, omit, or change any of these text messages.)

The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys".
Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility "hot keys" can be used at any time during the
setup navigation process. These keys include <F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, ar­row keys, etc.

Note: Options printed in Bold are default settings.

How To Change the Confi guration Data

The confi guration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by
entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing
<Del> at the appropriate time during system boot.

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Starting 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.

Main Advanced

System Overview

System Time [09:20:40]

System Date [Wed 03/04/2009]

Supermicro X8DA3/X8DAi

BIOS Build Ver : 0.60
BIOS Build Date : 02/28/09
AMIBIOS Core Ver : 08.00.15

Processor

Intel(R) Xeon (R) CPU X5550 @ 2.67GHz
Speed : 2666MHz
Physical Count : 1
Logical Count : 8
Microcode Rev : 9

System Memory

Size : 4088MB

Security

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot

Exit

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.

 Select Screen
 Select Item

+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed:

System Time/System Date

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

<Enter>. Press the <Tab> key 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 X8DA3/X8DAi

BIOS Build Version: This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system.

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BIOS Build Date: This item displays the date when this BIOS was completed.
AMI BIOS Core Version: This item displays the revision number of the AMI BIOS

Core upon which your BIOS was built.

Processor

The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of the processor used in your
system:

• CPU Type: This item displays the type of CPU used in the motherboard.

• Speed: This item displays the speed of the CPU detected by the BIOS.

• Physical Count: This item displays the number of processors installed in your

system as detected by the BIOS.

• Logical Count: This item displays the number of CPU Cores installed in your

system as detected by the BIOS.

• Micro_code Revision: This item displays the revision number of the BIOS Mi-

cro_code used in your system.

System Memory

This displays the size of memory available in the system:

• Size: This item displays the memory size detected by the BIOS.

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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:

Main Advanced

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting the wrong values in the sections below
may cause the system to malfunction.

 Boot Features

 Processor & Clock Options
 Advanced Chipset Control
 IDE/SATA Configuration
 PCI/PnP Configuration
 Super IO Device Configuration
 Remote Access Configuration
 System Health Monitor
 ACPI Configuration
 Trusted Computing
 DMI Event Logging

Security

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot

Exit

Select Boot Features

 Select Screen
 Select Item

+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

BOOT Features

Quick Boot

If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed
for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Quiet Boot

This option allows the bootup screen options to be modifi ed between POST mes-
sages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select
Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The op­tions are Enabled and Disabled.

AddOn ROM Display Mode

This sets the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to use the cur­rent AddOn ROM Display setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display
mode set by the system BIOS. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.

Bootup Num-Lock

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

Wait For 'F1' If Error

This for ce s the sys tem to wai t until t he ' F1' key is pressed i f an er ror o cc urs . The
option s are Dis able d and Enabled.

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Hit 'Del' Message Display

This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.

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 adap­tors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not
function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Power Confi guration

Power Button Function

If set to Instant_Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits
the power button. If set to 4_Second_Override, the system will power off when the
user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are Instant_Off
and 4_Second_Override.

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.

Watch Dog Timer

If enable d, the Watch Dog Ti mer will allow the system to rebo ot when it is inac tive
for more t han 5 minu tes. The o ption s are Enabl ed and Disabled.

Processor and Clock Options

This submenu allows the user to confi gure the Processor and Clock settings.

CPU Ratio

Select Manual to manually confi gure the CPU Ratio. Select Auto to allow the BIOS
to automatically confi gure the CPU Ratio. The options are Auto and Manual.

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C1E Support

Select Enabled to use the feature of Enhanced Halt State. C1E signifi cantly reduces
the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during
a "Halt State." The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

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

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, creat­ing mult iple " vi r tu al" sy stems i n one p hysic al c o mput er. The opti ons ar e Enabled
and Dis abled. Not e: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power
off an d restart the system for the chang e t o take effect. Please ref e r t o 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.)

Simultaneous Multi-Threading (Available when supported by the CPU)

Set to Enabled to use the Simultaneous Multi-Threading Technology, which will
result in increased CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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 and 2.

Intel® Speed_Step™ Technology

EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically
adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consump­tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.
The options are Disable (Disable GV3) and Enable (Enable GV3).

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Intel® Turbo Mode Technology

Select Enabled to use the Turbo Mode to boost system performance. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.

Intel® C-STATE Tech

If enabled, C-State is set by the system automatically to either C2, C3 or C4 state.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.

C-State package limit setting

If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package
register. The options are Auto, C1, C3, C6 and C7.

C1 Auto Demotion

When enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3, C6 or C7 requests to C1 based
on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

C3 Auto Demotion

When enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based
on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Clock Spread Spectrum

Select Enable to use the feature of Clock Spectrum, which will allow the BIOS to
monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by
the components whenever needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Advanced Chipset Control

The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below:

CPU Bridge Confi guration

QPI Links Speed

This feature selects QPI's data transfer speed. The options are Slow-mode, and

Full Speed.
QPI Frequency

This selects the desired QPI frequency. The options are Auto, 4.800 GT,

5.866GT, 6.400 GT.

QPI L0s and L1

This enables the QPI power state to low power. L0s and L1 are automatically
selected by the motherboard. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

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Memory Frequency

This feature forces a DDR3 frequency slower than what the system has de­tected. The available options are Auto, Force DDR-800, Force DDR-1066,
Force DDR-1333.

Memory Mode

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

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

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

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

Demand Scrubbing

A memory error-correction scheme where the Processor writes corrected data
back into the memory block from where it was read by the Processor. The op­tions are Enabled and Disabled.

Patrol Scrubbing

A memory error-correction scheme that works in the background looking for and
correcting resident errors. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Throttling - Closed Loop/Throttling - Open Loop

Throttling improves reliability and reduces power in the processor by automatic
voltage control during processor idle states. Available options are Disabled and
Enabled. If Enabled, the following items will appear:

Hysteresis Temperature (Closed Loop Only)

Temperature Hysteresis is the temperature lag (in degrees Celsius) after the
set DIMM temperature threshold is reached before Closed Loop Throttling
begins. The options are Disabled, 1.5oC, 3.0

o

C, and 6.0oC.

Guardband Temperature (Closed Loop Only)

This is the temperature which applies to the DIMM temperature threshold.
Each step is in 0.5
your keyboard to change this value.

o

C increment. The default is [006]. Press "+" or "-" on

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Inlet Temperature

This is the temperature detected at the chassis inlet. Each step is in 0.5

o

C
increment. The default is [070]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change
this value.

Temperature Rise

This is the temperature rise to the DIMM thermal zone. Each step is in

o

0.5

C increment. The default is [020]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to

change this value.

Air Flow

This is the air fl ow speed to the DIMM modules. Each step is one mm/
sec. The default is [1500]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change
this value.

Altitude

This feature defi nes how many meters above or below sea level the system
is located. The options are Sea Level or Below, 1~300, 301~600, 601~900,
901~1200, 1201~1500, 1501~1800, 1801~2100, 2101~2400, 2401~2700,
2701~3000.

DIMM Pitch

This is the physical space between each DIMM module. Each step is in
1/1000 of an inch. The default is [400]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard
to change this value.

North Bridge Confi guration

This feature allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Intel North Bridge
chip.

Crystal Beach/DMA (Direct Memory Access)

This feature works in conjunction with the Intel I/O AT (Acceleration Technology)
to accelerate the performance of TOE devices. (Note: A TOE device is a special­ized, dedicated processor that is installed on an add-on card or a network card to
handle some or all packet processing of this add-on card.) When this feature is set
to Enabled, it will enhance overall system performance by providing direct memory
access for data transferring. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

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Crystal Beach/DCA (Direct Cache Access)

This feature works in conjunction with the Intel I/O AT (Acceleration Technology) to
accelerate the performance of the TOE device. When this feature set to Enabled, it
will enhance overall system performance by providing direct cache access for data
transferring. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

NUMA Support

Select Enabled to use the feature of Non-Uniform Memory Access to improve CPU
performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Intel VT-d

Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d
by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms,
providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and
data-sharing. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

SouthBridge Confi guration

This feature allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Intel ICH South Bridge
chipset.

USB Functions

This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be en­abled. The Options are: Disabled, 2 USB ports, 4 USB ports, 6 USB ports, 8 Ports,
10 Ports and 12 USB ports.

Legacy USB Support

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, and Enabled.

USB 2.0 Controller

Select Enabled to activate the onboard USB 2.0 controller. This setting is always
Enabled.

USB 2.0 Controller Mode

This setting allows you to select the USB 2.0 Controller mode. The options are

Hi-Speed (480 Mbps) and Full Speed (12 Mbps).

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

Select Enabled to enable BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface support to
provide a workaround solution for an operating system that does not have EHCI

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Hand-Off support. When enabled, the EHCI Interface will be changed from the BIOS­controlled to the OS-controlled. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

HDA Controller

Select Enabled to activate the onboard High-Defi nition Audio controller. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.

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#1 Confi guration

If Compatible is selected, it sets SATA#1 to legacy compatibility mode, while se­lecting Enhanced sets SATA#1 to native SATA mode. The options are Disabled,
Compatible and Enhanced.

Confi gure SATA#1 as

This feature allows the user to select the drive type for SATA#1. The options are

IDE, RAID and AHCI.

SATA#2 Confi guration

Selecting Enhanced will set SA T A#2 to native SA TA mode. The options are Disabled,
and Enhanced.

Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master,
and Fourth IDE Master

These settings allow the user to set the parameters of Primary IDE Master/Slave,
Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third and Fourth IDE Master slots. Hit <Enter> to
activate the following submenu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the
correct confi gurations accordingly. The items included in the submenu are:

Type

Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed,

Auto, CD/DVD and ARMD.

LBA/Large Mode

LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive.
In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive capacities
over 137 GB, your system must be equipped with a 48-bit LBA mode addressing.
If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that
supports 48-bit LBA mode. The options are Disabled and Auto.

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Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data
transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if Block Mode
is not used. Block Mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Select
Disabled to allow data to be transferred from and to the device one sector at
a time. Select Auto to allow data transfer from and to the device occur multiple
sectors at a time if the device supports it. The options are Auto and Disabled.

PIO Mode

The IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) Mode programs timing cycles between the
IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the
cycle time decreases. The options are Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode. Use
this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined.

Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate
of 3.3 MBs.

Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1. It has a data transfer rate
of 5.2 MBs.

Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2. It has a data transfer rate
of 8.3 MBs.

Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3. It has a data transfer rate
of 11.1 MBs.

Select 4 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 4. It has a data transfer band­width of 32-Bits. Select Enabled to enable 32-Bit data transfer.

DMA Mode

Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the
IDE disk drive support cannot be determined.

Select SWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a
data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs.

Select SWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 1. It has a
data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs.

Select SWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a
data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs.

Select MWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 0. It has a
data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs.

Select MWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 1. It has a
data transfer rate of 13.3 MBs.

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Select MWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA mode 2. It has a
data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs.

Select UDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer
rate of 16.6 MBs. It has the same transfer rate as PIO mode 4 and Multi Word
DMA mode 2.

Select UDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer
rate of 25 MBs.

Select UDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer
rate of 33.3 MBs.

Select UDMA3 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 3. It has a data transfer
rate of 66.6 MBs.

Select UDMA4 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 4. It has a data transfer
rate of 100 MBs.

Select UDMA5 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 5. It has a data transfer
rate of 133 MBs.

Select UDMA6 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 6. It has a data transfer
rate of 133 MBs. The options are Auto, SWDMAn, MWDMAn, and UDMAn.

S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives

Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict
impending drive failures. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically de­tect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using
the S.M.A.R.T. Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to
support hard drive disk. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto.

32Bit Data Transfer

Select Enable to enable the function of 32-bit IDE data transfer. The options are

Enabled and Disabled.
IDE Detect Timeout (sec)

Use this feature to set the time-out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI
devices installed in the system. The options are 0 (sec), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30,
and 35.

PCI/PnP Confi guration

Clear NVRAM
This feature clears the NVRAM during system boot. The options are No and Yes.

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Selecting Yes allows the OS to confi gure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required
for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to
allow the AMI BIOS to confi gure all devices in the system.

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.

PCI IDE Bus Master

When enabled, the BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading/writing to IDE drives.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Slot 1 Option ROM~Slot 6 Option ROM

Select Enabled to enable Slot 1 Option ROM~Slot 6 Option ROM, which will allow
you to boot the computer from a PCI device installed on a PCI slot. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.

LAN1 PXE (i82573V)/LAN2 PXE (i82573L) PXE Option ROM

Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1/LAN2 PXE Option ROMs. This is
to boot computers using a network interface. The options are Enabled and Dis-
abled.

Super IO Device Confi guration

Onboard Floppy Controller

Select Enable to enable the onboard Floppy Controller. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.

Floppy A/Floppy B

This feature allows the user to select the type of fl oppy drive connected to the sys-
tem as specifi ed. The options are Disabled, 360KB 5 1/4", 1.2MB 5 1/4", 720KB 3
1/2", 1.44MB 3 1/2" and 2.88MB 3 1/2". The default setting for Floppy A is 1.44MB

3 1/2", and for Floppy B is Disabled.

Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address

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

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