®
SUPER
SuperWorkstation
7047A-73
7047A-T
USER’S MANUAL
1.0a
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Preface
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 7047A-
73/7047A-T. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced
technicians only.
The SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T is a high-end system based on the
SC743TQ-1200B-SQ tower/4U rackmount chassis and the X9DA7 (7047A-73) or
X9DAi (7047A-T) serverboard.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
system and describes the main features of the X9DA7 and X9DAi serverboards
and the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to setup the SuperWorkstation 7047A-
73/7047A-T into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering
up the system. If your system was ordered without processor and memory com-
ponents, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for
their installation.
Chapter 3: System Interface
Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and
information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.
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Chapter 4: System Safety
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DA7/X9DAi serverboard, includ-
ing the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this
chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfig-
uring the serverboard.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing
or reconfiguring 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 informa-
tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: System Specifications
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Notes
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1
1-2
Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Onboard SAS (7047A-73 only)....................................................................... 1-2
SATA .............................................................................................................. 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3
Chassis Features ............................................................................................ 1-3
System Power................................................................................................. 1-3
SAS Subsystem .............................................................................................. 1-3
Front Control Panel......................................................................................... 1-3
Cooling System............................................................................................... 1-3
Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-5
1-3
1-4
Chapter 2 Installation
2-1
2-2
2-3
Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking the System.................................................................................... 2-1
Preparing for Setup......................................................................................... 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions.......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airflow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails...................................................... 2-4
Installing the Chassis Rails............................................................................. 2-5
Installing the Rack Rails ................................................................................. 2-6
Installing the System into the Rack ................................................................ 2-7
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Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1
3-2
Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Control Panel Buttons..................................................................................... 3-1
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-1
Reset............................................................................................................... 3-1
Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-2
HDD................................................................................................................. 3-2
NIC1 ................................................................................................................ 3-2
NIC2 ................................................................................................................ 3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail ........................................................................................... 3-2
Power Fail ....................................................................................................... 3-3
Drive Carrier LEDs.......................................................................................... 3-3
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3-4
Chapter 4 System Safety
4-1
4-2
4-3
4-4
Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1
General Safety Precautions............................................................................ 4-2
ESD Precautions............................................................................................. 4-3
Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1
Handling the Serverboard............................................................................... 5-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 5-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 5-2
Serverboard Installation .................................................................................. 5-2
Connecting Cables.......................................................................................... 5-3
Connecting Data Cables................................................................................. 5-3
Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-3
Connecting the Control Panel......................................................................... 5-3
I/O Ports.......................................................................................................... 5-4
Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 5-5
Installing an LGA 2011 Processor................................................................... 5-5
Installing a CPU Heatsink............................................................................... 5-8
Removing the Heatsink................................................................................... 5-9
Installing Memory Modules ........................................................................... 5-10
Installing & Removing DIMMs....................................................................... 5-10
Adding PCI Add-On Cards............................................................................ 5-15
Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-16
X9DA7/X9DAi Quick Reference.................................................................... 5-18
Connector Definitions ................................................................................... 5-20
5-2
5-3
5-4
5-5
5-6
5-7
5-8
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5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-26
5-11 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................ 5-29
5-12 SAS and SATA Ports..................................................................................... 5-30
5-13 Installing Software......................................................................................... 5-31
SuperDoctor III.............................................................................................. 5-32
Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1
Static-Sensitive Devices.................................................................................. 6-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 6-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 6-1
Front Control Panel......................................................................................... 6-3
System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-4
Fan Failure...................................................................................................... 6-4
Replacing Chassis Cooling Fans.................................................................... 6-4
Drive Bay Installation ...................................................................................... 6-6
SAS/SATA Backplane...................................................................................... 6-7
Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays .............................................. 6-8
Power Supply.................................................................................................. 6-9
Power Supply Failure...................................................................................... 6-9
6-2
6-3
6-4
6-5
Chapter 7 BIOS
7-1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 4-1
Starting BIOS Setup Utility.............................................................................. 4-1
How To Change the Configuration Data......................................................... 4-2
Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 4-2
Main Setup...................................................................................................... 4-2
Advanced Setup Configurations...................................................................... 4-4
Event Logs.................................................................................................... 4-25
Boot............................................................................................................... 4-27
Security......................................................................................................... 4-28
Save & Exit ...................................................................................................4-29
Power Configuration.............................................................................................
Security Settings ..................................................................................................
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7-3
7-3
7-4
7-6
7-7
4-3
4-4
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifications
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The 7047A-73/7047A-T is a high-end workstation comprised of two main sub-
systems: the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ tower/4U chassis and the X9DA7/X9DAi dual
Intel® Xeon® processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information
on operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperWorkstation
7047A-73/7047A-T (www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been
included with the SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T, as listed below:
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Two 8-cm hot-swap PWM "SuperQuiet" chassis fans (FAN-0104L4)
One 9-cm PWM "SuperQuiet" exhaust fan (FAN-0103L4)
Two active CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0050AP4)
SAS/SATA Accessories
One SAS/SATA backplane (CSE-SAS-743TQ)
One iPass cable (CBL-0118L-03)
Eight hot-swap drive carriers [CSE-PT17L(B)]
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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 7047A-73/7047A-T lies the X9DA7/X9DAi, a
dual processor serverboard The X9DA7 is based on the Intel® C602 chipset and
the X9DAi is based on the Intel® C602 chipset. Below are the main features of
the X9DA7/X9DAi. (See Figures 1-1 and 1-2 for a block diagram of the chipsets.)
Processors
The X9DA7/X9DAi supports single or dual Intel E5-2600 processors in LGA 2011
sockets. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a
complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).
Memory
The X9DA7/X9DAi has sixteen DIMM slots that can support up to 512 GB of
registered/unbuffered ECC DDR3-1600/1333/1066/800 LRDIMMs (load-reduced
DIMMs). See Chapter 5 for details.
Onboard SAS (7047A-73 only)
The X9DA7 includes an LSI 2308 SAS controller, which supports eight SAS2 ports.
The hot-swap SAS drives are connected to a backplane that provides power, bus
termination and configuration settings.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap
capabilityandRAIDfunctionoftheSASdrives.RAID0,1,5and10aresupported(RAID
5 is not supported with Linux OS). Refer to the following ftp site for setup guidelines
<ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/driver/SAS/LSI/LSI_SAS_EmbMRAID_SWUG.pdf>.
SATA
A SATA controller is integrated into the chipset to provide a Serial ATA subsystem
that supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 (RAID 5 is not supported with Linux OS). The
SATA drives are hot-swappable units. The 7047A-73 (X9DA7) supports two SATA
3.0 and four SATA 2.0 ports while the 7047A-T (X9DAi) supports six SATA 3.0 and
four SATA 2.0 ports.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability and RAID function of the Serial ATA drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
The X9DA7/X9DAi has three PCI-E 3.0 x16, two PCI-E 3.0 x8 and one PCI-E 3.0
x4 slots. Note that the expansion slots are enabled with CPUs, therefore if a CPU
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socket is empty the PCI slos associated with it cannot be used. See Chapter 5 for
details.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, six USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and
keyboard ports, two Gb Ethernet ports and six HDA (High Definition Audio) ports.
1-3 Chassis Features
The SC743TQ-1200B-SQ is an ATX form factor chassis that can be used as a tower
or mounted in a 4U rackmount configuration. The following is a general outline of
the main features of the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chassis.
System Power
The 7047A-73/7047A-T features a single 1200W 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-1200B-SQ chassis was designed to support eight SAS or SATA hard
drives, which are hot-swappable units. (SAS is with 7047A-73 only).
Front Control Panel
The control panel on the SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-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.
Cooling System
The SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chassis has an innovative "Super Quiet" cooling design
that provides sufficient 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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Figure 1-1. Intel C602 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
#0-4
#1-4
#1-3
#1-2
#1-1
#0-3
#0-2
#0-1
QPI
8G
Intel ES-2600
8 SNB CORE
DDR-III
Intel ES-2006
8 SNB CORE
DDR-III
P0
P1
P1
P0
CPU1
CPU2
QPI
8G
#1
DMI2
#2 #1
#3
DMI2
#3B #3A #2
PCI-E x8 G3
PCI-E x16 G3
PCI-E x8 G3
PCI-E x16 G3
PCI-E x8 G3
PCI-E x16 G3
SAS2308
DMI2
4GB/s
DMI2
SAS
3.0 Gb/s
Ports 0~3
LAN
I350
PCI-E X4
PCI-E X1
PCI-E X1
SATA2
SCU
LANE1/2/3/4
LANE6
Ports 0~3
SAS
Ports 4~7
USB 3.0
(REAR)
PCH
C602J
SSBD
3.0 Gb/s
6.0 Gb/s
USB 3.0
(FRONT)
LANE7
For Ports 0/1
4 Rear
2 Front
1 Type-A
#0~#3
#0~#7
LANE8
USB 2.0
SIO
W83627
SPI
COM1
External
MS
KB
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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:
+1 (408) 503-8000
+1 (408) 503-8008
Fax:
Email:
[email protected] (General Information)
www.supermicro.com
Web Site:
Europe
Address:
Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel:
+31 (0) 73-6400390
Fax:
Email:
+31 (0) 73-6416525
[email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address:
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan
Tel:
+886-(2) 8226-3990
+886-(2) 8226-3991
www.supermicro.com.tw
Fax:
Web Site:
Technical Support:
Email:
Tel:
886-2-8228-1366, ext.132 or 139
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Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2
Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperWorkstation 7047A-
73/7047A-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, proces-
sor, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step
for details on installing specific components.
The 7047A-73/7047A-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 before using the system for the first time.
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 file 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 fields 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
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•
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 sufficient airflow 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.
Warnings and Precautions!
!
!
Rack Precautions
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Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to
the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple
rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the
rack.
You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si-
multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
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•
Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.
Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the
rails.
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Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then
work up.
Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.
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Allow the hot plug 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.
Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-
ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the
room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-
ture (Tmra).
Reduced Airflow
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required
for safe operation is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself
should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec-
tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power
strips, etc.).
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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the system into a rack unit. Rack
installation requires the use of the optional rackmount kit.
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 as-
semblies consist of three sections: an inner fixed 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
Outer rail
Inner rail
Rail brackets
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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 first 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 specific. 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 first 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 7047A-73/7047A-T in the
rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fixed 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.
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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 first keeping in mind that they are left/right specific (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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Chapter 3
System Interface
3-1 Overview
The control panel on the 7047A-73/7047A-T has several LEDs and two buttons.
There are also two LEDs on each hard drive carrier. These LEDs keep you con-
stantly informed of the overall status of the system and the activity and health of
specific 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. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps
standby power supplied to the system.
Reset
Use the reset button to reboot the system.
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3-3 Control Panel LEDs
The control panel located on the front of the SC743TQ-1200B-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 7047A-73 only) or SATA drive activity when flashing.
1
NIC1
Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing.
2
NIC2
Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing.
Overheat/Fan Fail
When this LED flashes, 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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airflow 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
flashing 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 backplane activates the red LED to indicate a drive failure. If one of
the hard drives fail, you should be notified by your system management soft-
ware. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed hard drives.
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Chapter 4: System Safety
Chapter 4
System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions
!
Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from
harm and the SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T from damage:
•
Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well
as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical
outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from
the system.
•
•
Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in-
stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules
and the DVD-ROM and floppy drives. When disconnecting power, you should
first power down the system with the operating system. The unit has more than
one power supply cord. Disconnect both power supply cords before servicing
to avoid electrical shock.
•
•
When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar
with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if neces-
sary.
Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This
is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use
extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical
components or circuit boards they come into contact with.
•
•
Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from
electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed
as electrical insulators.
The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be
plugged into grounded electrical outlets.
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•
Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard
battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 4-1).
This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recom-
mended by the manufacturer (CR2032). Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer's instructions.
•
•
DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a
DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous
radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon-
ventional way.
Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-
ture Coefficient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service
technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one
replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.
4-2 General Safety Precautions
!
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
•
Keep the area around the SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T clean and free
of clutter.
•
The 7047A-73/7047A-T weighs approximately 64 lbs (29.1 kg.) when fully
loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with
their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight
and lift with your legs. Don't use the handles (if installed) to lift the chassis; the
handles should only be used to pull the server out of the rack.
•
•
•
Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-
moved away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be
stepped on.
While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and
unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or
be pulled into a cooling fan.
Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal
conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact
with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
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•
After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure
it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections
have been made.
4-3 ESD Precautions
!
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical
charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to
neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed
circuit boards. The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:
•
•
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags
until ready for use.
•
•
•
Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic
bag.
Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may
retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or contacts.
•
•
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not
in use.
•
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.
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4-4 Operating Precautions
!
Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the system
is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can
occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard Battery
T
UM ATT
ATT
O
!
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 landfill. Please comply with the
regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose
of your used battery properly.
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5
Advanced Serverboard Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to install the X9DA7/X9DAi 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 refer-
ence chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely
close the chassis when you have finished working with the serverboard to better
cool and protect the system.
5-1 Handling the Serverboard
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent dam-
age 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 sufficient 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 dis-
charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static
protected.
5-2 Serverboard Installation
This section explains the first step of physically mounting the X9DA7/X9DAi into the
SC743TQ-1200B-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. 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.
3. Carefully mount the serverboard to the serverboard tray by aligning the board
holes with the raised metal standoffs that are visible in the chassis.
4. 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.
5. 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 mount-
ing 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 flow 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, 7047A-73 only)
SATA drive data cables (I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA3; ISAS/SATA0 ~ 3, 7047A-T only)
Control Panel cable (JF1)
SGPIO cable (T-SGPIO1, T-SGPIO2; 7047A-T only)
Important! Make sure the the cables do not come into contact with the fans.
Connecting Power Cables
The X9DA7/X9DAi has a 24-pin primary power supply connector (J22) for connec-
tion to the ATX power supply. In addition, two 8-pin secondary power connectors
(JPWR1 and JPWR2) must also be connected to your power supply. See Section
5-9 for power connector pin definitions.
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 connec-
tion. 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
x (Key)
NMI
x (Key)
Power On LED
HDD LED
Vcc
Vcc
NIC1 LED
Vcc
NIC2 LED
Vcc
OH/Fan Fail LED
Power Fail LED
Ground
Vcc
Vcc
Reset (Button)
Power (Button)
Ground
2
1
5-4 I/O Ports
The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See
Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.
Figure 5-2. I/O Ports
5
4
1
3
2
7
6
10
9
12
15
14
1. COM1 Port (Turquoise)
2. USB 2.0 Port 0
3. USB 2.0 Port 1
4. USB 2.0 Port 2
5. USB 2.0 Port 2
6. SPDIF Out
9. MIC In
10. Line Out
11. Line In
12. Gb LAN 1 Port
13. CGb LAN 2 Port
14. USB 3.0 Port 0 (or USB keyboard/mouse)
15. USB 3.0 Port 1 (or USB keyboard/mouse)
16. PS/2 Keyboard or Mouse
7. Surround Out
8. CEN/LFE Out
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5-5 Processor and Heatsink Installation
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-certified 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 Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support.
Installing an LGA 2011 Processor
Press down on the lever labeled
'Close 1st'
1. There are two levers on the
LGA2011 socket. First press and
release the load lever labeled
'Open 1st'.
W
ARNING!
R
N
I
N
G
!
2. Press the second load lever
labeled 'Close 1st' to release the
load plate from its locked position.
OPEN 1st
P
E
N
1
s
t
Pull lever away
from the socket
W
ARNING!
R
N
I
N
G
!
OPEN 1st
P
E
N
1
s
t
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3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st'
fully retracted, gently push down
on the 'Open 1st' lever to open the
load plate. Lift the load plate to
open it completely.
W
ARNING!
R
N
I
N
G
!
OPEN 1st
P
E
N
1
s
t
Gently push
down to pop
the load plate
open.
4. Using your thumb and the index
finger, remove the 'WARNING'
plastic cap from the socket.
5. Use your thumb and index finger
to hold the CPU by its edges. Align
the CPU keys, which are semi-
circle cutouts, against the socket
keys.
W
ARNING!
R
N
I
N
G
!
6. Once they are aligned, carefully
lower the CPU straight down into
the socket. (Do not drop the CPU
on the socket. Do not move the
CPU horizontally or vertically and
do not rub the CPU against any
pins of the socket, which may
damage the CPU or the socket.)
Socket Keys
CPU Keys
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Warning: You can only install the CPU to the socket in one direction. Make
sure that the CPU is properly inserted into the socket before closing the
load plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage
your CPU. Instead, open the load plate again and double-check that the
CPU is aligned properly.
!
7. With the CPU in the socket, in-
spect the four corners of the CPU
to make sure that they are flush
with the socket.
Gently close
the load plate.
8. Close the load plate. Lock the
lever labeled 'Close 1st', then lock
the lever labeled 'Open 1st'. Use
your thumb to gently push the
load levers down until the lever
locks.
Push down and lock the
level labeled 'Close 1st'.
OPEN 1st
P
E
N
1
s
t
Lever Lock
OPEN 1st
P
E
N
1
s
t
Push down
and lock the
lever labeled
'Open 1st'.
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Installing a CPU Heatsink
1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required
amount has already been applied.
2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are
aligned with those on the serverboard and the heatsink bracket underneath.
3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e., the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug.
(To avoid possible damage to the CPU do not over-tighten the screws.)
4. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.
Top View
Screw#1
Screw#4
Screw#3
Screw#2
Screw#1
Screw#2
Side View
Side View
Screw#3
Bottom View
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Removing the Heatsink
Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed.
However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instruc-
tions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU
or the CPU socket.
!
1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the serverboard in the sequence as shown
in the illustration below.
2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive
force when wriggling the heatsink!)
3. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it from the CPU socket.
4. Remove the used thermal grease and clean the surface of the CPU and the
heatsink, Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before
reinstalling the heatsink.
Loosen screws
in sequence as
shown.
Screw#2
Screw#1
Screw#3
Serverboard
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5-6 Installing Memory Modules
Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM
modules to prevent any possible damage.
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 perfor-
mance, please use the memory modules of the same
type and speed in the same bank.See the DIMM
Installation Chart on the following page.
Insert & press a DIMM into
the slot
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. Using both thumbs, 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 mod-
ules from the serverboard.
Figure 5-3. DIMM Installation
Notch
Notch
To Install: Insert module
vertically and press
down until it snaps into
place. Pay attention to
the alignment notch at
the bottom.
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.
Note: Notch should align
with the receptive key
point on the slot.
Release Tab
Release Tab
Top View of DDR3 Slot
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Memory Support
The X9DA7/X9DAi supports up to 512 GB of registered/unbuffered load reducing
ECC DDR3-1600/1333/1066/833 memory in 16 DIMM slots. For the latest memory
updates, please refer to the product page on the Supermicro website.
Order of Populating DIMM Slots
For memory to work properly, follow the table below for the correct order of populat-
ing the DIMM slots. See the serverboad layout page for slot numbering.
Notes: an "X" indicates a slot populated with a memory module.
Populate the "A" DIMM slots first. Any of the slots may be used. Populate the "B"
slots only after all "A" slots have been filled.
Processors and their Corresponding DIMM Slots
CPU#
CPU 1
CPU 2
Corresponding DIMM Modules
P1-A1
P2-E1
P1-B1
P2-F1
P1-C1
P2-G1
P1-D1
P4-H1
P1-A2
P2-E2
P1-B2
P2-F2
P1-C2
P2-G2
P1-D2
P2-H2
Processor and Memory Module Population
Number of
CPU and Memory Population Configuration Table
CPUs+DIMMs
(For memory to work proper, please install DIMMs in pairs.)
1 CPU &
2 DIMMs
CPU1
P1-A1/P1-B1
1 CPU &
4 DIMMs
CPU1
P1-A1/P1-B1, P1-C1/P1-D1
1 CPU &
CPU1
5~8 DIMMs
P1-A1/P1-B1, P1-C1/P1-D1 + Any memory pairs in P1-A2/-B2/-C2/-D2 DIMM slots
2 CPUs &
4 DIMMs
CPU1 + CPU2
P1-A1/P1-B1, P2-E1/P2-F1
2 CPUs &
6 DIMMs
CPU1 + CPU2
P1-A1/P1-B1/ P1-C1, P2-E1/P2-F1/P2-G1
2 CPUs &
8 DIMMs
CPU1 + CPU2
P1-A1/P1-B1/ P1-C1/P1-D1, P2-E1/P2-F1/P2-G1/P2-H1
2 CPUs &
CPU1/CPU2
10~16 DIMMs
P1-A1/P1-B1/ P1-C1/P1-D1/P1-A2, P2-E1/P2-F1/P2-G1/P2-H1+/P2-E2, Any memory
pairs in P1, P2 DIMM slots
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UDIMM Memory Support
Ranks Per
DIMM & Data
Width
Memory Capacity
Per DIMM (Note 1)
Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by
Slot Per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per
Channel (DPC) (Notes 2, 3, 4)
2 Slots Per Channel
1DPC
1.35V
2DPC
1.35V
1.5V
1.5V
SRx8
Non-ECC
1GB
2GB
4GB
1GB
2GB
4GB
4GB
n/a
n/a
n/a
1066,
1333
n/a
1066,
1333
DRx8
Non-ECC
2GB
512MB
1GB
8GB
2GB
4GB
8GB
1066,
1333
n/a
1066,
1333
SRx16
Non-ECC
1066,
1333
n/a
1066,
1333
SRx8 ECC
DRx8 ECC
Notes:
1066,
1333
1066,
1333
1066
1066
1066,
1333
2GB
1066,
1333
1066,
1333
1066,
1333
1. 1Gb/2Gb/4Gb DRAMs are supported; however, only 2Gb and 4Gb DRAMs are validated.
2. Command Address Timing is 1N for 1DPC and 2N for 2DPC.
3. ES-4600 4S platforms do not support 3DPC UDIMMs.
4. Please refer to the ES-4600 Platform Design Guide for memory population rules.
RDIMM Memory Support
Ranks Per
DIMM & Data
Width
Memory Capacity
Per DIMM (Note 1)
Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by
Slot Per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per
Channel (DPC) (Notes 2, 3, 4)
2 Slots Per Channel
1DPC
1.35V
2DPC
1.35V
1.5V
1.5V
SRx8
DRx8
SRx4
DRx4
1GB
2GB
4GB
4GB
8GB
4GB
1066,
1333
1066,
1333
1066
1066
1066
1066
1066,
1333
2GB
2GB
4GB
8GB
8GB
1066,
1333
1066,
1333
1066,
1333
1066,
1333
1066,
1333
1066,
1333
16GB
1066,
1333
1066,
1333
1066,
1333
QRx4
QRx8
8GB
4GB
16GB
8GB
32GB
16GB
800
800
1066
1066
800
800
800
800
Notes:
1. 1Gb/2Gb/4Gb DRAMs are supported; however, only 2Gb and 4Gb DRAMs are validated.
2. Command Address Timing is 1N.
3. Please refer to the ES-4600 Platform Design Guide for memory population rules.
4. QR RDIMMs are supported but not validated. Memory testing are limited to system level
testing. Signal integrity testing in interoperability testing are not performed. The passing QR
RDIMMs will be posted on the website.
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LRDIMM Memory Support
Ranks Per
DIMM & Data
Width (Note 1)
Memory Capacity
Per DIMM (Note 2)
Speed (MT/s) and Voltage
Validated by Slot Per
Channel (SPC) and DIMM
Per Channel (DPC) (Notes
3, 4, 5, 6)
2 Slots Per Channel
1DPC/2DPC
1.35V
1066
1.5V
QRx4 (DDP)
(Note 7)
16GB
8GB
32GB
16GB
1066, 1333
QRx8 (P)
(Note 8)
1066
1066, 1333
Notes:
1. Physical Rank is used to calculate DIMM capacity.
2. Command Address Timing is 1N.
3. Only 2Gb/4Gb DRAMs are supported and validated.
4. The speeds listed are estimated only and will be verified through
simulation.
5. Please refer to the ES-4600 Platform Design Guide for memory
population rules.
6. For 3SPC/3DPC-Rank Multiplication (RM) is >=2.
7. DDP is for Dual Die Package DRAM stacking.
8. "P" Means "Planer Monolithic DRAM Die."
Notes and Restrictions
•
For the memory modules to work properly, please install DIMM modules in pairs
(with an even number of DIMMs installed).
•
All channels in a system will run at the fastest common frequency.
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DIMM Population Table
DIMM
Slots per
Channel
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)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
Reg. DDR3 ECC
Reg. DDR3 ECC
Reg. DDR3 ECC
Reg. DDR3 ECC
800,1066,1333
800,1066,
SR, DR
QR
800,1066,1333
800,1066
SR, DR
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.)
Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability
System Device
Size
Physical Memory Remaining (with 4 GB of
system memory installed)
Firmware Hub flash memory (System
1 MB
3.99 GB
BIOS)
Local APIC
4 KB
3.99 GB
3.99 GB
3.99 GB
3.76 GB
3.51 GB
3.01 GB
Area Reserved for the chipset
I/O APIC (4 Kbytes)
PCI Enumeration Area 1
PCI Express (256 MB)
2 MB
4 KB
256 MB
256 MB
512 MB
PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed)
-Aligned on 256-MB boundary-
VGA Memory
TSEG
16 MB
1 MB
2.85 GB
2.84 GB
2.84 GB
Memory available for the OS & other
applications
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5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards
The 7047A-73/7047A-T can accommodate standard size add-on cards populated
in all slots on the X9DA7/X9DAi 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 5-4a. X9DA7 Layout
COM1
LAN1/2
USB3.0 0/1
Audio FP
FAN5
KB/Mouse
7.1 Audio
S I/O
USB2.0
0/1/2/3
FAN7
(CPU2 Fan)
CPU2
JBR1
J23
USB5/6
Battery
1394a
CTRL
X9DA7/E
1.0
Rev.
BIOS
CPU1
Intel
STBY1
C602
SAS
CTRL
USB3.0 2/3
L-SAS0~3
I-SAS4~7
FP CTRL
Note:
" " indicates the location of "Pin 1".
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Figure 5-4b. X9DAi Layout
P2 DIMMG1
P2 DIMMG2
JPI2C1
J22
JPWR1
JPWR2
FAN1
P2 DIMMH1
P2 DIMMH2
P1 DIMMA1
P1 DIMMA2
P1 DIMMB1
P1 DIMMB2
FAN6
(CPU1Fan)
CPU2
CPU1
LE1
P2 DIMMF2
P2 DIMMF1
P2 DIMME2
J18
JF1
FP Audio
Header
FAN2
P1 DIMMD2
P1 DIMMD1
P1 DIMMC2
P1 DIMMC1
P2 DIMME1
CPU2 Slot6 PCI-E 3.0 x8 Always Populate DIMMxA First
JPL2
JPL1
Battery
GLAN
CTRL
CPU2 Slot5 PCI-E 3.0 x16
CPU2 Slot4 PCI-E 3.0 x8
BT1
FAN3
JD1
JPP0
JPP1
X9DAi
1.02
Rev.
USB 3.0
CTRL
CLK Buffer
JSPDIF_Out
CPU1 Slot3 PCI-E 3.0 x16
Audio
CTRL
Intel
C600-A
JSPDIF_In
JWD1
CPU1 Slot2 PCI-E 3.0 x4 in x8
J21
CPLD
JI2C2
JI2C2
JI2C1
1394a STBY1
CTRL
CPU1 Slot1 PCI-E 3.0 x16
JSD1
USB4
I-SATA5
I-SATA1
I-SATA3
JWP1
CNF2
SP1
T-SGPIO2
FANA
JTPM1
TPM/Port80
JL1
(SIMBMC Slot)
I-SATA4
USB5/6
I-SATA2
JPI1
I-SATA0
CNF1
JIPMI1
T-SGPIO1
Note:
" " indicates the location of "Pin 1".
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X9DA7/X9DAi Quick Reference
Jumper
JBT1
Description
Default Setting
Clear CMOS
See Section 5-10
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Pins 2-3 (Normal)
Pins 2-3 (CPU 1 only)
Pins 2-3 (CPU 2 only)
Pins 1-2 (Reset)
JP4
SMBus En/Disable
IEEE1394a En/Disable
GLAN1/GLAN2 En/Disable
ME Recovery
JPI1
JPL1/2
JPME1
JPP0
JPP1
JWD
JTAG Scan
JTAG Scan
Watch Dog
JWP1
Write Protect Enable
Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
Connector
7.1 Audio
BT1
Description
8 Channel (7.1) High-Definition Backplane Audio Connector
Onboard Battery
CNF1/CNF2
COM1
IEEE 1394a 1/2 Connectors
Backplane COM Port1
FAN1~7, FANA
I-SATA 0~5
J18
CPU/System Fan Headers (Fan6/Fan7: CPU 1/2 Fans)
LSI SATA Ports 0~5 (SATA 0/1 = SATA3, SATA2~5 = SATA 2)
Audio Header
J22
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector
JD1
Speaker/Power LED Indicator
JF1
Front Panel Control Header
JI2C1
Power Supply SMBbus I2C Header
Chassis Intrusion
JL1
JIPMI1
SIM_BMC Slot
JIPMB
4-pin External BMC I2C Header (for an IPMI Card)
JPWR1/JPWR2
JRK1
12V 8-Pin Power Connectors
Option ROM Upgrade for the chipset
RAIDKey (for X9DA7 only)
JRK2
JSD1
SATA DOM (Device On Module) Power Connector
SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) In Header
SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) Out Header
JSPDIF_In
JSPDIF_Out
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Connector
JTPM1
Description
TPM (Trusted Platform Module)/Port 80
Gbit Ethernet Ports 1/2
LAN1/2
SAS 0~3, 4~7
Serial Attached SCSI Ports 0~3, 4~7 (SAS 4~7 for X9DA7
only)
SP1
Onboard Buzzer (Internal Speaker)
Standby Power Header
STBY1
T-SGPIO 1/2
USB 2.0 0/1/2/3
USB 2.0 4, 5/6
USB 3.0 0/1
USB 3.0 2/3
Serial-Link General_Purpose IO Headers
Back Panel USB 2.0 Ports 0/1/2/3
Front Panel Accessible USB 2.0 Connections 4, 5/6
Back Panel USB 3.0 Ports 0/1
Front Panel Accessible USB 3.0 Connections 2/3
LED
Description
Standby PWR LED
State
Status
LE1
Green: On
SB Power On
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5-9 Connector Definitions
Main ATX Power Connector
Pin Definitions (JPW3)
Pin# Definition
Pin #
1
Definition
Main ATX Power Supply
Connector
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
+3.3V
-12V
+3.3V
+3.3V
COM
+5V
2
The main power supply connector
(J22) meets the SSI EPS 12V speci-
fication. Refer to the table on the right
for the pin definitions of the ATX 24-pin
power connector. You must also con-
nect the 8-pin power connectors to
your power supply (see below).
COM
PS_ON
COM
COM
COM
Res (NC)
+5V
3
4
5
COM
+5V
6
7
COM
PWR_OK
5VSB
+12V
+12V
+3.3V
8
9
+5V
10
11
12
+5V
COM
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 connec-
tors. Be sure to connect these to the 24-pin and the two 8-pin power con-
nectors 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
Processor Power Connectors
Pin Definitions (JPW1/JPW2)
JPWR1 and JPWR2 must also be
connected to the power supply to pro-
vide power for the processors. See the
table on the right for pin definitions.
Pins Definition
1 - 4
5 - 8
Ground
+12V
Required Connection
Power Button
Power Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The connection for the power button
is on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. The chas-
sis power button should be connected
here. See the table on the right for pin
definitions.
Pin# Definition
1
2
PW_ON
Ground
Reset Connector
Reset Button
Pin Definitions (JF1)
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 definitions.
Pin# Definition
3
4
Reset
Ground
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Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)
OH/Fan Fail LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
OH/Fan Fail Indicator
Status
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
definitions.
Pin# Definition
State Definition
7
8
Vcc
Off
On
Normal
Ground
Overheat
Fan Fail
Flash-
ing
NIC1 (GLAN) LED
NIC1 LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
The LED connections for the GB LAN
port are on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. At-
tach an LED cable to display network
activity. See the table on the right for
pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
11
12
Vcc
Ground
HDD LED
HDD LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
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 definitions.
Pin# Definition
13
14
Vcc
HD Active
Power On LED
The Power On LED connector is lo-
cated 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 definitions.
Power LED
Pin Definitions (JF1)
Pin# Definition
15
16
5V Stby
Control
Chassis Intrusion
Chassis Intrusion
Pin Definitions (JL1)
The Chassis Intrusion header is des-
ignated JL1. Attach an appropriate
cable from the chassis to inform you
of a chassis intrusion when the chas-
sis is opened
Pin# Definition
1
2
Intrusion Input
Ground
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Fan Headers
The X9DA7/X9DAi has eight fan
headers, all of which are 4-pin fans.
However, pins 1-3 of the fan headers
are backward compatible with the
traditional 3-pin fans. See the table
on the right for pin definitions. The
onboard fan speeds are controlled by
Thermal Management (via Hardware
Monitoring) under the Advanced
Section in the BIOS. The default is
disabled. When using Thermal Man-
agement setting, please use all 3-pin
fans or all 4-pin fans.
Fan Header
Pin Definitions
(FAN1-8)
Pin# Definition
1
2
3
4
Ground (Black)
+12V (Red)
Tachometer
PWM Control
Internal Buzzer (SP1)
Pin Definition
Pin#
Definitions
Beep In
Pin 1
Pos. (+)
Neg. (-)
Internal Speaker
Pin 2
Alarm
The Internal Speaker, located at SP1,
Speaker
can be used to provide audible indica-
tions for various beep codes. See the
table on the right for pin definitions.
PWR LED Connector
Power LED/Speaker
Pin Definitions
On JD1 header, pins 1-3 are used for
Pin Setting Definition
power LED indication, and pins 4-7
are for the speaker. See the tables
on the right for pin definitions. Please
note that the speaker connector
pins (4-7) are used with an external
speaker. If you wish to use the on-
board speaker, you should close pins
6-7 with a jumper.
Pin 1
Pin2
Pin3
Anode (+)
Cathode (-)
NA
Speaker Connector
Pin Settings
Pin Setting Definition
Pins 4-7 External Speaker
Pins 6-7 Internal Speaker
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TPM Header/Port 80
TPM/Port 80 Header
Pin Definitions
A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80
header is located at JTPM1 to provide
TPM support and Port 80 connection.
Use this header to enhance system
performance and data security. See
the table on the right for pin defini-
tions.
Pin #
1
Definition
LCLK
Pin #
Definition
GND
2
4
6
8
3
LFRAME#
LRESET#
LAD 3
<(KEY)>
+5V (X)
5
7
LAD 2
9
+3.3V
10
12
14
16
18
20
LAD1
11
13
15
17
19
LAD0
GND
SMB_CLK4
+3V_DUAL
GND
SMB_DAT4
SERIRQ
CLKRUN# (X)
LDRQ# (X)
LPCPD#
Standby Power
Pin Definitions
Standby Power Header
The Standby Power header is located
at STBY1 on the serverboard. See the
table on the right for pin definitions.
Pin# Definition
1
2
3
+5V Standby
Ground
Wake-up
PWR SMB
Pin Definitions
Power SMB (I2C) Connector
Pin# Definition
Power System Management Bus (I2C)
Connector (JI2C1) monitors power
supply, fan and system temperatures.
See the table on the right for pin
definitions.
1
2
Clock
Data
3
4
5
PWR Fail
Ground
+3.3V
IPMB Header
Pin Definitions
IPMB
Pin# Definition
A System Management Bus header for
IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB. Connect
the appropriate cable here to use the
IPMB I2C connection on your system.
1
2
3
4
Data
Ground
Clock
No Connection
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SGPIO Header
SGPIO Header
Pin Definitions
Two SGPIO (Serial General Purpose
Input/Output) headers are designated
Pin# Definition
Pin
2
Definition
NC
1
3
NC
T-SGPIO1 and SGPIO2. These head-
ers are used to communicate with
the system's enclosure management
chip. See the table on the right for pin
definitions.
Ground
4
Data
5
7
Load
6
8
Ground
NC
Clock
NC = No Connection
1394_1
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
Pin# Definition
1
3
5
7
PTPA0+
GND
2
PTPA0-
IEEE 1394a_1/ 1394a_2
Connectors
4
GND
PTPB0+
PWR 1394a
6
PTPB0-
8
PWR 1394a
Shield GND
1394a_1 (CNF1) and 1394a_2 (CNF2)
provide the IEEE 1394a (Firewire)
connections on the serverboard.
Connect IEEE 1394 cables to the
connectors for IEEE 1394a support.
See the tables on the right for pin
definitions.
10
1394_2
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
Pin# Definition
1
3
5
7
PTPA1+
GND
2
PTPA1-
4
GND
PTPB1+
PWR 1394a
6
PTPB1-
8
PWR 1394a
Shield GND
10
JRK1/JRK2
JRK1
JRK2
Pin Definitions
Pin Definitions
The JRK1 header allows the Option
ROM to upgrade the onboard chipset.
JRK2 is a RAIDKey used to provide
RAID support for system performance
enhancement.
Pin# Definition
Pin# Definition
1
2
3
Ground
Signal
1
2
3
Ground
Signal
Ground
Ground
DOM Power Connector
DOM PWR
Pin Definitions
A power connector for SATA DOM
(Disk On Module) devices is located
at JSD1. Connect an appropriate cable
here to provide power support for your
DOM devices.
Pin# Definition
1
2
3
+5V
Ground
Ground
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SPDIF_In/SPDIF_Out Headers
The SPDIF In (JSPDIF_In) and SP-
DIF Out (JSPDIF_Out) headers are
located next to the LAN controller
on the serverboard. Place a cap on
each header for audio support. You
will also need to have a cable to use
each connection.
SPDIF_In
Pin Definitions
SPDIF_Out
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
Pin# Definition
1
2
S/PDIF_In
Ground
1
2
S/PDIF_Out
Ground
SIMBMC Slot
The SIM_BMC (Baseboard Manage-
ment Control) slot is located at JIPMI1
on the serverboard. Insert an SMC
proprietary SIM BMC add-on card for
BMC support. You will also need to
have a cable to use this connection.
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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 con-
nector. Pin 1 is identified with a square
solder pad on the printed circuit board.
See the serverboard layout pages for
jumper locations.
3
2
1
Connector
Pins
Jumper
Setting
3
2
1
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.
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.
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GLAN Enable/Disable
GLAN
Jumper Settings
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.
Jumper Setting Definition
1-2
2-3
Enabled (default)
Disabled
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.
Watch Dog
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Open
Reset (default)
NMI
Disabled
IEEE 1394a Enable/Disable
JPI1 allows you to enable or disable
the onboard IEEE 1394a (Firewire)
support. The default position is on pins
1 and 2 to use the 1394_1 and 1394_2
connections. See the table on the right
for jumper settings.
1394a
Jumper Settings
Both Jumpers Definition
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Enabled
Disabled
Write Protect Enable/Disable
WriteProtect
Jumper Settings
Close pins 1/2 of jumper JWP1 to en-
able write protect support for system
security and data integrity. See the
table on the right for jumper settings.
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1/2
Pins 2/3
Write_Protect Enable (Default)
Write_Protect Disable
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Manufacture Mode
Jumper JPME1 allows the user to
flash the system firmware from a host
server to modify system settings.
Close this jumper to bypass SPI flash
security, and force ME into recovery
mode in order to use recovery jump-
ers. See the table on the right for
jumper settings.
ME Mode Select
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
Manufacture Mode
Normal (Default)
JTAG Scan (JPP0)
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
JTAG Scan
Pins 1/2, 3/4
including CPU2 in JTAG Scan
JTAG Scan: CPU1 only
The JTAG scan jumpers (JPP0/JPP1)
allow the user to configure JTAG
scan settings for system debugging.
See the table on the right for jumper
settings.
Pins 2/3 (Default)
JTAG Scan (JPP1)
Jumper Settings
Jumper Setting Definition
Pins 1/2, 3/4
including CPU1 in JTAG Scan
JTAG Scan: CPU2 only
Pins 2/3 (Default)
SMB Enable/Disable
SMB
Jumper Settings
Jumper JP4 allows the user to enable
System Management Bus support. The
default setting is 1-2 to enable support.
See the table on the right for jumper
settings.
Jumper Setting Definition
1-2
2-3
Enabled (Default)
Disabled
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5-11 Onboard Indicators
LAN1/2 LEDs
LAN1/2 LED
(Connection Speed Indicator)
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.
LED Color Definition
Off
No Connection or 10 Mb/s
100 Mb/s
Green
Amber
1 Gb/s
Onboard PWR LED Indicator (LE1)
Onboard Power LED
LED Definitions
LED Color
Off
Status
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 install-
ing components. See the table at right
for more information.
System Off (PWR cable
not connected)
Green
System On
Green:
Flashing
Quickly
ACPI S1 State
Green:
Flashing
Slowly
ACPI S3 (STR) State
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5-12 SAS and SATA Ports
SATA Ports
SATA Port
Pin Definitions
Two SATA3 Ports (I-SATA0/1), col-
ored in white, and four SATA2 Ports
Pin# Definition
Pin #
Definition
TXP
(I-SATA2~5) are located on the
serverboard. These ports provide
serial-link signal connections, which
are faster than the connections of
Parallel ATA. See the table on the right
for pin definitions.
1
3
5
7
Ground
TXN
2
4
6
Ground
RXP
RXN
Ground
SAS2 Ports
Eight SAS ports (SAS 0~3, 4~7)
provide serial link connections on the
serverboard. On the X9DAi, SAS 0~3
can function as SATA3 ports if the con-
nector is used with the mini iPass cable
included in the shipping package. The
SAS 4~7 ports are available on the
X9DA7 only. See the table on the right
for pin definitions.
SAS Port
Pin Definitions
Pin# Definition
Pin #
Definition
1
3
5
7
Ground
TXN
2
4
6
TXP
Ground
RXP
RXN
Ground
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5-13 Installing Software
After the hardware has been installed, you should first install the operating system
and then the drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs
that came packaged with your serverboard.
Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen
Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files
for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each
item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must
re-boot the system before moving on to the next item on the list. The bottom
icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD.
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SuperDoctor III
The SuperDoctor® III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote
management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local
management is called SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the
CD-ROM that came with your serverboard allows you to monitor the environment
and operations of your system. SuperDoctor III displays crucial system information
such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status. See the Figure below
for a display of the SuperDoctor III interface.
Note: The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor III is ADMIN / ADMIN.
Note: When SuperDoctor is first installed, it adopts the temperature threshold set-
tings that have been set in BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds
must be made within SuperDoctor, as the SuperDoctor settings override the BIOS
settings. To set the BIOS temperature threshold settings again, you would first need
to uninstall SuperDoctor.
Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Health Information)
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Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control)
Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User's Manual can be downloaded from the
Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/
SuperDoctorIII.cfm.
For Linux, we recommend using SuperDoctor II.
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Chapter 6
Advanced Chassis Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform simple
maintenance on the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chassis. Following the component instal-
lation steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems. If some steps
are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.
Tools Required: The only tool you will need is a Philips screwdriver.
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices
Static electrical discharge can damage electronic components. To prevent damage
to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very carefully.
The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from
static discharge.
Precautions
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•
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.
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•
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
Main Power
System Reset
USB Ports
5.25" Drive Bays (2)
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
Indicates power is being supplied to the system.
Power
Indicates IDE device and hard drive activity. On the
SC743TQ-1200B-SQ, this LED indicates hard drive activity
HDD
when flashing.
1
Indicates network activity on LAN port 1.
Indicates network activity on LAN port 2
NIC1
NIC2
2
When this LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure. When
on continuously it indicates an overheat condition (see
Chapter 3 for details).
Overheat/Fan Fail
Power Fail
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 sufficient 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 six SAS or SATA drives may be housed in the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chas-
sis. The drive IDs are preconfigured as 0 through 7 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).
Regardless of how many SAS/SATA drives are installed, all drive carriers
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must remain in the drive bays to promote proper airflow.
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 with-
out 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 airflow 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).
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
Important! Use extreme caution when working around the SAS/SATA back-
plane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure
no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the airflow 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 7047A-73/7047A-T has two 5.25" drive bays. Components such as an extra
floppy 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 first 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 7047A-73/7047A-T has a single 1200 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, which can be ordered directly
from Supermicro. As there is only one power supply unit, the system must be pow-
ered 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 com-
pletely out.
4. Replace the failed unit with another unit of the exact same part number.
5. Gently but firmly 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
Chapter 7
BIOS
7-1 Introduction
This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DA7/X9DA7. It also
provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens.
The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated.
Starting BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens, press the <Del> key while the system
is booting up.
Note: In most cases, the <Del> key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup
screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as <F3>,
<F4>, 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 configured. Grayed-out options cannot be configured. Options in blue can be
configured 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. The manufacturer
retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text mes-
sages.
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 setup
navigation. These keys include <F3>, <F4>, <Enter>, <ESC>, arrow keys, etc.
Note 1: Options printed in Bold are default settings.
Note 2: <F3> is used to load optimal default settings. <F4> is used to save
the settings and exit the setup utility.
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How To Change the Configuration Data
The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by
entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing
<Delete> at the appropriate time during system boot.
Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Re-
covery User Guide posted @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
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 identification 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 sys-
tem. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damage arising from a BIOS update. If you have
to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS
is being updated to avoid possible boot failure.
7-2 Main Setup
When you first 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 Event Logs
Boot Security Save & Exit
Set the Date. Use tab to
switch between Data elements.
System Date
System Time
[Wed 03/08/2012]
[14:19:30]
X9DA7E
SMC Version
SMC Build Date
0.50
2/17/2012
Memory Information
Total Memory
16384 MB (DDR3)
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Enter:
Select Screen
Select Item
Select
Change Opt.
General Help
Previous Values
Optimized Defaults
Save & Exit
+/-
:
F1 :
F2 :
F3 :
F4 :
ESC :Exit
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The AMI BIOS main menu displays the following information:
System Date/System Time
Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or
System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard and
press <Enter>. Press the <Tab> key to move between fields. 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.).
X9DA7/X9DAE
SMC Version
This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system.
SMC Build Date
This item displays the date that the BIOS Setup utility was built.
Memory Information
Total Memory
This displays the amount of memory that is available in the system.
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7-3 Advanced Setup Configurations
Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press <Enter> to access the
following submenu items.
Main Advanced Event Logs
Boot Security Save & Exit
System Boot Feature Setting.
f Boot Feature
f CPU Configuration
f Chipset Configuration
f SATA Configuration
f SCU Configuration
f PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration
f Super IO Configuration
f Serial Port Console Redirection
f Hardware Health Configuration
f ACPI Settings
f Trusted Computing
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ꢂꢃꢄ:
Enter:
Select Screen
Select Item
Select
+/-
:
Change Opt.
General Help
Previous Values
Optimized Defaults
Save & Exit
F1 :
F2 :
F3 :
F4 :
ESC :Exit
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XBoot Features
Quiet Boot
This feature allows the user to select bootup screen display between POST mes-
sages and the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select
Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The op-
tions are Enabled and Disabled.
AddOn ROM Display Mode
Use this item to set 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
Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the Numlock key. The options are
Off and On.
Wait For 'F1' If Error
Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error
occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Interrupt 19 Capture
Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this
item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19
at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function
as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adap-
tors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not
function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Power Configuration
Power Button Function
If this feature is set to Instant Off, the system will power off immediately as soon
as the user presses the power button. If this feature is set to 4 Seconds 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 Seconds 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, Stay Off
and Last State.
CPU Configuration
This submenu displays the information of the CPU as detected by the BIOS. It also
allows the user to configuration CPU settings.
XSocket 0 CPU Information/Socket 1 CPU Information
This submenu displays the following information regarding the CPU installed in
Socket 0 and (or) Socket 1 as detected by the BIOS.
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Type of CPU
CPU Signature
Microcode Patch
CPU Stepping
Maximum CPU Speed
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Minimum CPU Speed
Processor Cores
Intel HT (Hyper-Threading) Technology
Intel VT-x Technology
L1 Data Cache
L1 Code Cache
L2 Cache
L3 Cache
CPU Speed
This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 0.
64-bit
This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 0 supports 64-bit technology.
Hyper-threading
Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU
performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Active Processor Cores
Set to Enabled to use a processor's second core and above. (Please refer to
Intel's website for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, 4, and 6.
Limit CPUID Maximum
This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this
function to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot support processors
with extended CPUID functions. The options are Enabled and Disabled (for the
Windows OS).
Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available if supported by the OS & the
CPU)
Select 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 flooding 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.)
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Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)
If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and in-
structions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)
The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled.
The CPU prefetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if this feature
is set to Enabled.
L1 Data Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)
Select Enabled to enable Level 1 data prefetch support to enhance system
performance. For DP/MP servers, enable or disable this feature for system en-
hancement based on the specifications of the application running in the system
at the time. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
DCU Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)
Select Enabled to support Data Cache Unite (DCU) prefetch to speed up data
accessing and processing in the DCU to enhance CPU performance. The options
are Disabled and Enabled.
DCU IP Prefetcher
Select Enabled for DCU (Data Cache Unit) IP Prefetcher support, which will
prefetch IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU)
Select Enabled to support Intel Virtualization Technology, which will allow one
platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent parti-
tions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.
Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and
restart the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s
website for detailed information.)
Clock Spread Spectrum
Select Enable to enable Clock Spectrum support, 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.
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EuP
Select Enabled to support the Low-power Compliance Mode for Energy-using
Products (EuP). The options are Enable and Disable.
XCPU Power Management Configuration
This submenu allows the user to configure the following CPU Power Manage-
ment settings.
Power Technology
Select Energy Efficiency to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to cus-
tomize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings.
The options are Disabled, Energy Efficiency, and Custom. If the option is set
to Custom, the following items will display:
EIST
EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to auto-
matically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce
power consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site
for detailed information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Turbo Mode
This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in
specific conditions. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
P-STATE Coordination
This feature selects the type of coordination for the P-State of the processor.
P-State is a processor operational state that reduces the processor's voltage
and frequency. This makes the processor more energy efficient, resulting in
further gains. The options are HW_ALL, SW_ALL and SW_ANY.
CPU C3 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)
Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to
the operating system. During the CPU C3 State, the CPU clock generator is
turned off. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
CPU C6 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)
Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to
the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all cache is
turned off. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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CPU C7 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom)
Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C7 State (ACPI C3) to
the operating system. CPU C7 State is a processor-specific low C-State. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.
Package C State Limit
If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State
package register. The options are C0, C2, C6, and No Limit.
Energy Performance
This setting allows the user to adjust the fan speed based on performance (maxi-
mum cooling) or energy efficiency (maximum energy savings). The options are
Performance, Balanced Performance, Balanced Energy, and Energy Efficient.
Factory Long Duration Power Limit
This item displays the power limit set by the manufacturer during which long
duration power is maintained.
Long Duration Power Limit
This item displays the power limit set by the user during which long duration
power is maintained.
Factory Long Duration Maintained
This item displays the period of time set by the manufacturer during which long
duration power is maintained.
Long Duration Maintained
This item displays the period of time during which long duration power is main-
tained.
Recommended Short Duration Power
This item displays the short duration power settings recommended by the
manufacturer.
Short Duration Power Limit
This item displays the time period during which short duration power is main-
tained.
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XChipset Configuration
XNorth Bridge
This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge.
XIOH Configuration
Intel® VT-d
Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O
VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VWM (Virtual Working
Memory) through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected
I/O resource sharing across Intel platforms, providing greater reliability, security
and availability in networking and data-sharing. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
Intel® I/OAT
The Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology) significantly reduces CPU over-
head by leveraging CPU architectural improvements, freeing the system resource
for other tasks. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
DCA Support
Select Enabled to use Intel's DCA (Direct Cache Access) Technology to improve
data transfer efficiency. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
IOH 0 / IOH 1 PCIe Port Bifurcation Control
This allows the user to configure the following IO PCIe Port Bifurcation Control
settings for IOH 1 PCIe port and IOH 2 PCIe port, which determine how to dis-
tribute the available PCI-Express lanes to the PCI-Exp. Root Ports.
IOU1-PCIe Port
This feature allows the user to set the PCI-Exp bus speed between IOU1 and
PCIe port. The options are x4x4 and x8. The default setting for IOH 0 is x4x4.
The default setting for IOH 1 is x8.
Port 1A Link Speed
Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 1A. Select GEN2
to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 1A. Select GEN3 to enable
PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 1A. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and
GEN3.
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Port 1B Link Speed
Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 1B. Select GEN2
to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 1B. Select GEN3 to enable
PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 1B. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and
GEN3.
IOU2-PCIe Port
If this feature allows the user to set the bus speed between the IOU2 and the
PCI-Exp port. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, and x16.
Port 2A Link Speed
Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 2A. Select GEN2
to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 2A. Select GEN3 to enable
PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 2A. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and
GEN3.
IOU3-PCIe Port
If this feature allows the user to set the bus speed between the IOU3 and the
PCI-Exp port. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, and x16. The
default for IOH 0 is x16. The default for IOH 1 is x8x8.
Port 3A Link Speed
Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 3A. Select GEN2
to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 3A. Select GEN3 to enable
PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 3A. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and
GEN3.
Port 3C Link Speed
Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 3C. Select GEN2
to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 3C. Select GEN3 to enable
PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 3C. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and
GEN3.
XQPI Configuration
Current QPI Link Speed
This item displays the speed of the QPI Link.
Current QPI Link Frequency
This item displays the frequency of the QPI Link.
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QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Link Speed Mode
Use this feature to select data transfer speed for QPI Link connections. The
options are Fast and Slow.
QPI Link Frequency Select
Use this feature to select the desired QPI frequency. The options are Auto, 6.4
GT/s, 7.2 GT/s, and 8.0 GT/s.
XDIMM Configuration
Current Memory Mode
This item displays the current memory mode.
Current Memory Speed
This item displays the current memory speed.
Mirroring
This item displays if memory mirroring is supported by the motherboard.
Sparing
This item displays if memory sparing can be supported by the motherboard.
XDIMM Information
The status of the memory modules will be displayed as detected by the BIOS.
Memory Mode
When Independent is selected, all DIMMs are available to the operating system.
When Mirroring is selected, the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all
data in memory for data backup. When Lockstep is selected, the motherboard
uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel. The
options are Independent, Mirroring, Lockstep and Sparing.
Spare Err Threshold (Available if Sparing is selected for Memory Mode)
This item allows the user to determing the amount of correctable ECC errors
that can accumulate before an event log is recorded. The default setting is 15.
DRAM RAPL BWLIMIT
This item sets the limits on the average power consumption and the bandwidth
of a DRAM module in operation so that the OS can manage power consumption
and energy budget of hardware more effectively within a certain window of time.
The options are 0, 1, 8, and 16
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Perfmon and DFX Devices
A PerfMon device monitors the activities of a remote system such as disk us-
age, memory consumption, and CPU load which will allow an IT administrator to
maximize the performance of each computer within the network. A DFX device,
usually in the form of a USB adaptor, can be used to enhance audio performance.
Select Unhide to display the Perfmon and DXF devices installed in the system.
The options are HIDE and UNHIDE.
DRAM RAPL Mode
RAPL which stands for Running Average Power Limit is a feature that provides
mechanisms to enforce power consumption limits on supported processors The
options are DRAM RAPL MODE0 , DRAM RAPL MODE1, and Disabled.
MPST Support
Select Enabled to enable the Message Processing Subscriber Terminal which
is used to process short messages. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
DDR Speed
Use this feature to force a DDR3 memory module to run at a frequency other
than what the system is specified in the specification. The options are Auto,
Force DDR3-800, Force DDR3-1066, Force DDR3-1333, Force DDR3-1600
and Force SPD.
Channel Interleaving
This feature selects from the different channel interleaving methods. The options
are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 3, Way, and 4 Way.
Rank Interleaving
This feature allows the user to select a rank memory interleaving method. The
options are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 4, Way, and 8 Way.
Patrol Scrub
Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory
errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor
(the original source). When this item is set to Enabled, the IO hub will read and
write back one cache line every 16K cycles, if there is no delay caused by internal
processing. By using this method, roughly 64 GB of memory behind the IO hub
will be scrubbed every day. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Demand Scrub
Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable
memory errors found on a memory module. When the CPU or I/O issues a
demand-read command, and the read data from memory turns out to be a
correctable error, the error is corrected and sent to the requestor (the original
source). Memory is updated as well. Select Enabled to use Demand Scrubbing
for ECC memory correction. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Data Scrambling
Select Enabled to enable data scrubbing and ensure data security and integrity.
The options are Disabled and Enabled.
DRAM RAPL (Running Average Power Limit)
This item allows the user to select the average power limit setting when a DRAM
module is in operation. The options are Disabled, Mode 0, and Mode 1.
Device Tagging
Select Enabled to support device tagging. The options are Disabled and En-
abled.
Thermal Throttling
Throttling improves reliability and reduces power consumption in the proces-
sor via automatic voltage control during processor idle states. The options are
Disabled and CLTT (Closed Loop Thermal Throttling).
OLTT (Open Loop Thermal Throttling) Peak BW (Bandwidth) %
This item sets a percentage of the peak bandwidth allowed for Open Loop
Thermal Throttling. The range is between 25% and 100%. The default settling
is 50 (%).
XSouth Bridge Configuration
This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel PCH chip.
PCH Information
This feature displays the following PCH information.
Name: This item displays the name of the PCH chip.
Stepping: This item displays the status of the PCH stepping.
USB Devices: This item displays the USB devices detected by the BIOS.
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All USB Devices
This feature enables all USB ports/devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
(If set to Enabled, EHCI Controller 1 and Controller 2 will appear.)
EHCI Controller 1/EHCI Controller 2 (Available when All USB Devices is set
to Enabled)
Select Enabled to enable Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) Controller 1/
Controller 2. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Legacy USB Support (Available when USB Functions is not Disabled)
Select Enabled to support legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy sup-
port if USB devices are not present. Select Disable to have USB devices available
for EFI (Extensive Firmware Interface) applications only. The settings are Disabled,
Enabled and Auto.
Port 60/64 Emulation
Select Enabled to enable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support for the legacy USB
keyboard so that it can be fully supported by the operating systems that does not
recognize a USB device. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
EHCI Hand-Off
This item is for operating systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller
Interface (EHCI) hand-off. When enabled, EHCI ownership change will be claimed
by the EHCI driver. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Audio Configuration
Azalia HD (High Definition) Audio
Select Enabled to enable support for Azalia High Definition Audio. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
Azalia Internal HDMI Decode
Select Enabled to enable support for Azalia High Definition Muliti-Media Interface
Decode. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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XSATA Configuration
When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence
of IDE or SATA devices and displays the following items.
SATA Port0~SATA Port5: The AMI BIOS displays the status of each SATA port
as detected by the BIOS.
SATA Mode
Use this feature to configure SATA mode for a selected SATA port. The options are
Disabled, IDE Mode, AHCI Mode and RAID Mode. The following are displayed
depending on your selection:
IDE Mode
The following items are displayed when IDE Mode is selected:
Serial-ATA (SATA) Controller 0~1
Use this feature to activate or deactivate the SATA controller, and set
the compatibility mode. The options are Enhanced and Compatible. The
default for SATA controller 0 is Compatible. The default for SATA control-
ler 1 is Enhanced.
AHCI Mode
The following items are displayed when the AHCI Mode is selected.
Aggressive Link Power Management
Select Enabled to enable Aggressive Link Power Management support
for Cougar Point B0 stepping and beyond. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
Port 0~5 Hot Plug
Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for a particular port, which will
allow the user to change a hardware component or device without shutting
down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Staggered Spin Up
Select Enabled to enable Staggered Spin-up support to prevent
excessive power consumption caused by multiple HDDs spinning-up
simultaneously. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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RAID Mode
The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected:
PCH RAID CodeBase
Select Intel to use Intel PCH RAID settings for onboard RAID support.
The default setting is Intel.
Port 0~5 Hot Plug
Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for the particular port. The
options are Enabled and Disabled.
XSCU Configuration
SCU Devices
Select Enabled to enable support for PCH SCU (System Configuration Utility) de-
vices. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
OnChip SAS Oprom
Select Enabled to support the onboard SAS Option ROM to boot up the system via
a storage device. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
XPCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration
PCI ROM Priority
Use this feature to select the Option ROM to boot the system when there are mul-
tiple Option ROMs available in the system. The options are EFI Compatible ROM
and Legacy ROM.
PCI Latency Timer
Use this feature to set 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.
Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding)
Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G
Address. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
PERR# Generation
Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR number for a PCI Bus
Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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SERR# Generation
Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate an SERR number for a PCI Bus
Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Maximum Payload
Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload
value for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto,
128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.
Maximum Read Request
Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum Read
Request size for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are
Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.
ASPM Support
This feature allows the user to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM)
level for a PCI-E device. Select Force L0 to force all PCI-E links to operate at L0
state. Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level for
the system. Select Disabled to disable ASPM support. The options are Disabled,
Force L0, and Auto.
Warning: Enabling ASPM support may cause some PCI-E devices to fail!
Onboard LAN Option ROM Select
Select iSCSI to use the iSCSI Option ROM to boot the computer using a network
device. Select PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) to use an PXE Option ROM
to boot the computer using a network device. The options are iSCSI and PXE.
Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM
Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 Option ROM~LAN4 Option ROM.
This is to boot the computer using a network device. The default setting for LAN1
Option ROM is Enabled. The default setting for LAN2 Option ROM is Disabled.
VGA Priority
This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary
boot device. The options are Onboard, and Offboard.
Network Stack
Select Enabled enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified
Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
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X
Super IO Configuration
Super IO Chip
Displays the Super IO chip type.
X
Serial Port 0 Configuration
The submenus allow the user to configure the following settings for Serial Port 0:
Serial Port
Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified by the user. The options are
Enabled and Disabled.
Device Settings
This feature indicates whether or not a reset is required for a serial port specified.
Change Settings
Use this feature to set the optimal Environment Control Interface (PECI) setting
for a serial port specified. The default setting is Auto, which will allow the AMI
BIOS to automatically select the best setting for the PECI platform.
P/S 2 Connector
This option enables the selection of keyboard or mouse for the PS/2 connector.
The options are Keyboard or Mouse.
Watch Dog Function
If enabled, the Watch Dog timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive
for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
XSerial Port Console Redirection
COM 0
Console Redirection
Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
XConsole Redirection Settings
This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange
data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
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Terminal Type
This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Con-
sole Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to
add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Char-
acter Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters
into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.
Bits Per second
Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console
Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the
client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy
lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200 (bits per second).
Data Bits
Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The
options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits.
Parity
A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission
errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits
is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits
is odd. Select None if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits
in transmission. Select Mark to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with
the data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent with your
data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark and Space.
Stop Bits
A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard
serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The
options are 1 and 2.
Flow Control
This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to
prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop send-
ing data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending
data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware
RTS/CTS.
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support
Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100
terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
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Recorder Mode
Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text
messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Resolution 100x31
Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Dis-
abled and Enabled.
Legacy OS Redirection
Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console
Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.
Putty Keypad
Use this feature to select function key and keypad setting on Putty. The options
are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management
Services (EMS)
The submenu allows the user to configure the following Console Redirection settings
to support Out-of-Band Serial Port management.
Console Redirection
Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection.
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
X
Console Redirection Settings
This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange
data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
Out-of-Band-Mgmt Port
Use this feature to select the port for out-of-band management.
Terminal Type
This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Con-
sole Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100+
to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII
character set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters
into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.
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Bits Per Second
This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirec-
tion. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client
computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.
The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
Flow Control
This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to
prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop send-
ing data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending
data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/
CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.
XHardware Health Configuration
This feature allows the user to monitor system health and review the status of each
item as displayed.
Fan Speed Control Mode
This feature allows the user to set the fan speed mode. Select Optimal to reduce
fan speed for optimal power saving. Select Full Speed for the fan to run at the
full speed which will increase power consumption. The options are Standard, Full
Speed and Optimal.
CPU Temperature Display Mode
This feature displays the CPU temperature detected by DTS (i.e., +34oC) or temper-
ature status in text ("Low", "Medium" or "High"). The options are Text Mode or DTS.
If Text Mode is selected, the CPU Temperature Display Mode will show the CPU
temperature status as follows:
CPU 1 Temperature/CPU 2 Temperature
The CPU Temperature feature will display the CPU temperature status as detected
by the BIOS:
Low - This level is considered as the 'normal' operating state. The CPU temperature
is well below the CPU 'Temperature Tolerance'. The motherboard fans and CPU will
run normally as configured in the BIOS (Fan Speed Control).
Medium - The processor is running warmer. This is a 'precautionary' level and gen-
erally means that there may be factors contributing to this condition , but the CPU
is still within its normal operating state and below the CPU 'Temperature Tolerance'.
The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as configured in the BIOS. The
fans may adjust to a faster speed depending on the Fan Speed Control settings.
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High - The processor is running hot. This is a 'caution' level since the CPU's 'Tem-
perature Tolerance' has been reached (or has been exceeded) and may activate
an overheat alarm. The system may shut down if it continues for a long period to
prevent damage to the CPU. If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated,
take action immediately by checking the system fans, chassis ventilation and room
temperature to correct any problems.
System Temperature
System temperature will be displayed as detected by the BIOS.
Peripheral Temperature
Peripheral temperature will be displayed as detected by the BIOS.
Fan Speed
This feature displays the fan speed readings for all fans detected by the BIOS.
Voltage Readings
The following voltage readings will be displayed.
VTT, 1.1V, 1.5V, 5VSB, 5V, 12V, CPU1 Vcore, CPU2 Vcore, VDIMM AB, VDIMM
CD, VDIMM EF, VDIMM GH, 3.3V, 3.3VSB, and VBAT.
XACPI Setting
Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
power management settings for your system.
ACPI Sleep State
Use this feature to select the ACPI State when the system is in sleep mode. Select
S1 (CPU_Stop_Clock) to erase all CPU caches and stop executing instructions.
Power to the CPU(s) and RAM is maintained, but RAM is refreshed. Select Suspend
Disabled to use power-reduced mode. Power will only be supplied to limited com-
ponents (such as RAMs) to maintain the most critical functions of the system. The
options are S1 (CPU_Stop_Clock), Suspend Disabled, and S3 (Suspend to RAM).
Numa
This feature enables the Non-Uniform Memory Access ACPI support. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.
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High Precision Timer
Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produces
periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does
in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback, reducing the de-
pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc-
tion embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace
the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
XTrusted Computing (Available if a TPM device is installed)
TPM Support
Select Enabled on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to
allow TPM support to improve data integrity and network security. The options
are Enable and Disable.
Current Status Information: This item displays the information regarding the
current TPM status.
TPM Enable Status
If a security device is detected by the BIOS, this item displays the status of TPM
Support to indicate if TPM is currently enabled or disabled.
TPM Active Status
If a security device is detected by the BIOS, this item displays the status of TPM
Support to indicate if TPM is currently active or deactivated.
TPM Owner Status
If a security device is detected by the BIOS, this item displays the status of
TPM Ownership.
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7-3 Event Logs
Use this feature to configure Event Log settings.
Main Advanced Event Logs
Boot Security Save & Exit
Press <Enter> to change the
Smbios Event Log Configuration.
f Change Smbios Event Log Settings
View Smbios Event Log
View System Event Log
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XChange SMBIOS Event Log Settings
This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings.
Enabling/Disabling Options
SMBIOS Event Log
Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging
during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Runtime Error Logging Support
Select Enabled to support Runtime Error Logging. The options are Enabled and
Disabled.
Memory Correctable Error Threshold
This feature allows the user to enter the threshold value for correctable memory
errors. The default setting is 10.
PCI Error Logging Support
Select Enabled to support error event logging for PCI slots. The options are Enabled
and Disabled.
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Erasing Settings
Erase Event Log
Select Enabled to erase the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Log, which
is completed before a event logging is initialized upon system reboot. The options
are No, Yes Next Reset, and Yes Every Reset.
When Log is Full
Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase SMBIOS error event logs that ex-
ceed the limit when the SMBIOS event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system
to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and
Erase Immediately.
SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings
Log System Boot Event
Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment)
Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between
1 to 255. The default setting is 1.
METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window)
This item allows the user to decide how long (in minutes) should the multiple event
counter wait before generating a new event log. Enter a number between 0 to 99.
The default setting is 60.
View Smbios Event Log
This feature displays the contents of the SmBIOS Event Log.
View System Event Log
This feature displays the contents of the System Event Log.
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7-4 Boot
This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the
system.
Boot
Main Advanced Event Logs
Security Save & Exit
Sets the system boot order
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1
Boot Option #2
[P3: WDC WD6000BLHX...]
[IBA GE Slot 0600 v... ]
[UEFI: Built-in EFI .....]
Boot Option #3
Network Device BBS Priorities
Hard Drive BBS Priorities
f Delete Boot Option
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Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1/ Boot Option #2/ Boot Option #3
Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot device priority.
Network Device BBS Priorities, Hard Drive BBS Priorities
This option sets the order of the legacy network devices and Hard Disks detected
by the motherboard.
XDelete Boot Option
This feature allows the user to delete a previously defined boot device from which
the system boots during startup.
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7-6 Security
This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the
system.
Boot
Main Advanced Event Logs
Password Description
Security Save & Exit
Set Administrator Password
If ONLY the administrator’s password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is
only asked for when entering Setup.
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will
have Administrator rights.
The password must be
in the following range:
Minimum length
Maximum length
3
20
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Administrator Password
User Password
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Administrator Password
Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the
BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20
characters long.
User Password
Use this feature to set a User Password which is required to log into the system
and to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3
characters to 20 characters long.
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7-7 Save & Exit
This submenu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the
system.
Boot
Main Advanced Event Logs
Security Save & Exit
Exit system setup without
saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Reset
Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults
Boot Override
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Select Item
Select
Change Opt.
General Help
Previous Values
Optimized Defaults
Save & Exit
IBA GE Slot 0600 v1376
UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell
P5: WDC WD6000BLHX
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F1 :
F2 :
F3 :
F4 :
ESC :Exit
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Discard Changes and Exit
Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes
to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and
Exit, and press <Enter>. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to exit
the BIOS setup without saving, click Yes to quit BIOS without saving the changes,
or click No to quit the BIOS and save changes.
Save Changes and Reset
When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to
save the changes and reboot the computer so that the new system configuration
settings can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit, and press <Enter>. When
the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to exit the BIOS setup without sav-
ing, click Yes to quit BIOS without saving the changes, or click No to quit the BIOS
and save changes.
Save Options
Save Changes
Select this option and press <Enter> to save all changes you've done so far and
return to the AMI BIOS utility Program. When the dialog box appears, asking you if
you want to save configuration, click Yes to save the changes, or click No to return
to the BIOS without making changes.
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Discard Changes
Select this feature and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the
BIOS setup. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to load previ-
ous values, click Yes to load the values previous saved, or click No to keep the
changes you've made so far.
Restore Defaults
Select this feature and press <Enter> to load the optimized default settings that
help optimize system performance. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you
want to load optimized defaults, click Yes to load the optimized default settings, or
click No to abandon optimized defaults.
Save as User Defaults
Select this feature and press <Enter> to save the current settings as the user's
defaults. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to save values as
user's defaults, click Yes to save the current values as user's default settings, or
click No to keep the defaults previously saved as the user's defaults.
Restore User Defaults
Select this feature and press <Enter> to load the user's defaults previously saved in
the system. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to restore user's
defaults, click Yes to restore the user's defaults previously saved in the system, or
click No to abandon the user's defaults that were previously saved.
Boot Override
This feature allows the user to enter a new setting to overwrite the original setting
that was saved for the listed device.
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Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix A
BIOS Error Beep Codes
During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each
system boot, errors may occur.
Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to
boot. The error messages normally appear on the screen.
Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue with bootup procedure. If a
fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible
repairs.
These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps.
The numbers on the fatal error list correspond to the number of beeps for the
corresponding error.
BIOS Error Beep Codes
Beep Code/LED
Error Message
Description
1 beep
Refresh
Circuits have been reset.
(Ready to power up)
5 short beeps + 1 long
beep
Memory error
No memory detected in the
system
5 long beeps + 2 short
beeps
Display memory
read/write error
Video adapter missing or with
faulty memory
1 continuous beep
System overheat
System overheat
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Appendix B: System Specifications
Appendix B
System Specifications
Processors
Two Intel E5-2600 processors in LGA 2011 sockets
Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
Chipset
Intel C602
BIOS
8 Mb AMI SPI Flash EEPROM
Memory Capacity
Sixteen DIMM sockets supporting up to 512 GB of registered/unbuffered ECC
DDR3-1600/1333/1066/800 LRDIMMs
Note: See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details.
SAS Controller (7047A-73 only)
LSI 2308 controller for eight-port SAS (RAID supported)
SATA Controller
Intel on-chip controller for six-port SATA 3.0/2.0 (RAID supported)
Drive Bays
Eight hot-swap drive bays to house eight SAS or six SATA drives
Peripheral Drive Bays
Two 5.25" drive bays
Expansion Slots
Supports the use of six standard size PCI add-on cards: three PCI-E 3.0 x16, two
PCI-E 3.0 x8 and one PCI-E 3.0 x4 slots.
Serverboard
X9DA7 (7047A-73) or X9DAi (7047A-T) (Extended ATX form factor)
Dimensions: 12" x 13" (305 x 330 mm)
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Chassis
SC743TQ-1200B-SQ Form Factor: tower/4U rackmount
Dimensions (as tower): (WxHxD) 7 x 17.2 x 25.5 in. (178 x 437 x 648 mm)
Weight
Gross (Bare Bone): 64 lbs. (29.1 kg.)
System Cooling
Two (2) 8-cm low-noise chassis fans
One (1) 9-cm low-noise exhaust fan
Two (2) active CPU heatsinks
System Input Requirements
AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC
Rated Input Current: 8A (115V) to 12A (240V)
Rated Input Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Power Supply
Rated Output Power: 1200W w/PFC (Part# PWS-1K25P-PQ)
Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (20A), +5V (20A), +12V (99A), -12V (0.3A), +5Vsb
(3A)
Power Supply Efficiency Rating: 94% (peak)
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F)
Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)
Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Regulatory Compliance
Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/-
3-3, CISPR 22 Class B
Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3,
EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)
Safety: CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 Compliant, UL or CSA Listed (USA and
Canada), CE Marking (Europe)
California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials:
This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese
Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
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Notes
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