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1. Cooling SYSTE sein ce eme RE bar bn aie ees 2U Twin System NOIS Sisina i t rr e tera tid 1 6 System cri creare nri Wa n eno ERO O UO FTU 1 6 SAS SATA Backplane Drives entren erri ends 1 6 Contacting SupertmlGr sicco ede E e dr dpud 1 7 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2 1 2 2 2 3 Overview Unpacking the System Preparing for Setup rie crt emere p creasti nre p taped 2 1 Choosing a Setup Locatiori 2 aude eben E Eee Hen edes 2 2 Rack cd S107 UT To T0 IS 2 2 Server Precaltions a ce eti cre riii er rei rei ER YER SERE a Fee Fed 2 2 Rack Mounting Considerations contio creer cresce ind 2 3 Ambient Operating Temperature 2 3 Reduced AIFIOW cocta eite Grohe rn OE 2 3 Mechanical Loadirig rrr rrr rmn 2 3 Circuit Overloading i rte ttr iret e des Pen net ce 2 3 vi Table of Contents ERE PO RERO ERE ATO RE Removing the Protective Film it recens 2 4 Rack Mounting Instructions netter eris Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack seen Standard Chassis Installation 2 5 Checking the Serverboard Setup 2 6 Preparing to Power On a ciii E PRISEGTG OY C
2. ta e EO e dde a vii SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 59 Onboard Indicatore nin nir reiten ne 5 18 5 10 Seral ATA POMS 5 19 5 11 Installing Additional Drivers tenni 5 20 5 12 Gontiguring Super Doctor IIl t ne teen 5 21 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6 1 Static Sensitive Devices PrecautlOriS oso Dioni tir e afi Pe xad edis Dod did M Febre Nen Unpackirig 3 nonet rr eer rr mere tein rens 6 2 Control Panel c en eaten tod ee De na cr ep ad parie dep 6 39 System Fans sete ee eee e t esed e caer Fan Configuration esee eene nennen nnne System Fan Failure e 6 4 Drive Installation Removal srira OVOIVIEW va a Installing and Removing Hard Drives 6 5 Node Installation Removal nemen 6 6 Installing the Ait Shrouds itt tere ee tex a 6 7 Supply seiri anao Chapter 7 BIOS 7 1 IntroductlOD i etm etre nae 7 1 Starting BIOS Setup Utilily aus ceo ertet repe eee 7 1 How To Change the Configuration 7 1 Starting the Setup Utility 7 2 7 2 Mains eee ens 7 2 7 8 Advanced Setup Configurations esee 7 4 4 4 Security Settings see
3. 7 12 Chapter 7 BIOS Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode O It has a data transfer rate of 3 3 MBs Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1 It has a data transfer rate of 5 2 MBs Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2 It has a data transfer rate of 8 3 MBs Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3 It has a data transfer rate of 11 1 MBs Select 4 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 4 It has a data transfer band width of 32 Bits Select Enabled to enable 32 Bit data transfer DMA Mode Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined Select SWDMAO to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0 It has a data transfer rate of 2 1 MBs Select SWDMAt to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 1 It has a data transfer rate of 4 2 MBs Select SWDMA to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2 It has a data transfer rate of 8 3 MBs Select MWDMAO to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 0 It has a data transfer rate of 4 2 MBs Select MWDMA 1 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 1 It has a data transfer rate of 13 3 MBs Select MWDMA to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 2 It has a data transfer rate of 16 6 MBs Select UDMAO to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 0 It has a data transfer rate of 16 6 MBs It has the same transfer rate as PIO mode 4 and Multi Word DMA mode 2
4. SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 2 1 Installing Windows for a Non RAID System Insert Microsoft s Windows XP 2003 Setup CD in the CD drive and the system will start booting up from CD Continue with the OS installation The Windows OS Setup screen will display From the Windows XP 2003 Setup screen press the lt Enter gt key The XP 2003 Setup will automatically load all device files and then continue with the Windows XP 2003 installation After the Windows XP 2003 OS Installation is completed the system will automatically reboot Insert the Supermicro Setup CD that came with your motherboard into the CD Drive during system boot and the main screen will display Appendix C System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Note unless noted specifications apply to a complete system four server boards Processors Four Intel 5600 5500 Series processors in LGA1366 sockets Note Please refer to our website for details on supported processors Chipset Intel 5520 ICH10R BIOS 32 Mb AMI SPI Flash ROM each serverboard Memory Capacity each Serverboard Twelve DIMM sockets that can support up to 192 GB of registered ECC DDR3 1333 1066 800 SDRAM 96 GB for the system Note interleaved memory requires DIMMs to be installed in pairs refer to Section 5 6 for details SAS Controller 151 2108 controller for 6 Gb s SAS drives RAID 0 1 5 10 and 6 support Serial ATA Controller Inte
5. Select to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 1 It has a data transfer rate of 25 MBs Select to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 2 It has a data transfer rate of 33 3 MBs Select UDMAS3 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode It has a data transfer rate of 66 6 MBs Select UDMAA to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 4 It has a data transfer rate of 100 MBs 7 13 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Select UDMAS to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 5 It has a data transfer rate of 133 MBs Select UDMAG to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 6 It has a data transfer rate of 133 MBs The options are Auto SWDMAn MWDMAn and UDMAn S M A R T For Hard disk drives Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology SMART can help predict impending drive failures Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically de tect hard disk drive support Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using the S M A R T Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S M A R T to support hard drive disk The options are Disabled Enabled and Auto 32Bit Data Transfer Select Enable to enable the function of 32 bit IDE data transfer The options are Enabled and Disabled IDE Detect Timeout sec Use this feature to set the time out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA ATAPI devices installed in the system The options are 0 sec 5 10 15 20 25 30 and 35 P PCI PnP Configuration
6. WARNING Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other repro ductive harm Manual Revision 1 0 Release Date July 26 2010 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2010 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America 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 SuperServer 2026TT HTRF HDIBXRF HDIBQRE Installation and maintenance should be performed by expe rienced technicians only The SuperServer SuperServer 2026TT HTRF HDIBXRF HDIBQRF is a 2U Twin four serverboards nodes in a 2U chassis rackmount server based on the SC217HQ R1400BP server chassis and four Super X8DTT HF X8DTT HIBXF X8DTT HIBQF serverboards The in the product name indicates that the System is cableless The main differences between the various serverboards and the servers they are in is shown in the table below Model Variations Differences betw
7. Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 4 Installing Memory AN CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage Memory Support The X8DTT H series serverboard supports up to 96 GB of Registered ECC or 24 GB of Unbuffered ECC Non ECC DDR3 1333 MHz 1066 MHz 800 MHz in 12 DIMM slots max of 8 GB of Registered ECC and 2 GB of Unbuffered memory per DIMM slot Note Check the Supermicro web site for recommended DIMMs Installing Memory Modules 1 Insert each memory module vertically into a slot following the charts below Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting it incorrectly 2 Gently press down on the DIMM until it snaps into place in the slot see Figure 5 2 3 Repeat for all DIMMs See tables below and on following pages Populating Memory for Optimal Performance Single CPU Configuration Branch 0 Branch 1 Branch 2 3 DIMMs P1 DIMM1A P1 DIMM2A P1 DIMM3A 6 DIMMs P1 DIMM1A P1 DIMM1B P1 DIMM2A P1 DIMM2B P1 DIMM3A P1 DIMM3B Populating Memory for Optimal Performance Dual CPU Configuration CPU1 CPU2 Branch 0 Branch 1 Branch 3 Branch 0 Branch 1 Branch 3 6 DIMMs 1A 2A 3A 1A 2A 3A 12 1 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B DIMMs 5 7 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual DIMM Population Table DIMM DIMMs DIMM
8. Defaults from the Exit menu and press Enter The Fail Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability but not for maximum performance 7 7 BIOS Recovery Warning Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS related issue Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update If you need to update the BIOS do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating This is to avoid possible boot failure 7 26 Chapter 7 BIOS How to Recover the AMIBIOS Image the Main BIOS Block An AMIBIOS flash chip consists of a boot sector block and a main BIOS code block a main BIOS image The boot sector block contains critical BIOS code including memory detection and recovery code to be used to flash a new BIOS image if the original BIOS Image is corrupted When the system is powered on the boot sector code executes first Once it is completed the main BIOS code will continue with System initialization and complete the bootup process Note BIOS Recovery described below is used when the main BIOS block crashes However when the BIOS Boot sector crashes you will need to send the mother board back to Supermicro for RMA repairs Boot Sector Recovery from a USB Device This feature allows the user to recover a BIOS image using a USB device without additional utili
9. Disabled 2 USB ports 4 USB ports 6 USB ports 8 Ports 10 Ports and 12 USB ports Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices If this item is set to Auto Legacy USB support will be automatically enabled if a legacy USB device is installed on the motherboard and vise versa The settings are Disabled and Enabled 7 10 Chapter 7 BIOS USB 2 0 Controller Select Enabled to activate the onboard USB 2 0 controller The options are Enabled and Disabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode This setting allows you to select the USB 2 0 Controller mode The options are Hi Speed 480 Mbps and Full Speed 12 Mbps BIOS EHCI Hand Off Select Enabled to enable BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface support to provide a workaround solution for an operating system that does not have EHCI Hand Off support When enabled the EHCI Interface will be changed from the BIOS controlled to the OS controlled The options are Disabled and Enabled gt IDE SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE devices and displays the following items SATA 1 Configuration If Compatible is selected it sets SATA 1 to legacy compatibility mode while se lecting Enhanced sets SATA 1 to native SATA mode The options are Disabled Compatible and Enhanced Configure SATA 1 as This feature allows the user to select the drive type for SATA 1 The options are IDE RAID and AHCI Whe
10. For more information on thermal management please refer to Intel s Web site at www Intel com System Temperature The system temperature will be displayed in degrees in Celsius and Fahrenheit as it is detected by the BIOS Fan Speed Control Monitor This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative When the CPU on die temperature increases the fan speed will also increase and vice versa Select Workstation if your system is used as a Workstation Select Server if your system is used as a Server Select Disabled Full Speed 12V to disable the fan speed control function and allow the onboard fans to constantly run at the full speed 12V The Options are 1 Disabled Full Speed 2 Server Mode 3 Workstation Mode Fan1 Fan 4 Reading This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces 1 through Fan5 CPU1 Vcore CPU2 Vcore 5Vin 12Vcc V VP1 DIMM VP2 DIMM 3 3Vcc V and Battery Voltage gt ACPI Configuration Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI power management settings for your system ACPI Version Features The options are ACPI v1 0 ACPI v2 0 and ACPI v3 0 Please refer to ACPI s website for further explanation http www acpi info ACPI APIC Support Select Enabled to include the ACPI APIC Table Pointer in the RSDT Root System Description
11. It includes Remote and Local Management tools The local management is called the SD III Client The Super Doctor III program included on the CD ROM that came with your serverboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system Super Doctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature system voltages and fan status See the Figure below for a display of the Super Doctor IIl interface Notes The default User Name and the Password are ADMIN In the Windows OS environment the Super Doctor III settings take precedence over the BIOS settings When first installed Super Doctor Ill adopts the temperature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within Super Doctor since the SD III settings override the BIOS settings For the Windows OS to adopt the BIOS temperature threshold set tings please change the SDIII settings to be the same as those set in the BIOS Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen Health Information Health Information 5 21 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Graceful power control Supero Doctor allows a user to form the OS to reboot oe shut down vatlan a speodied time the defuit is 30 second Before the reboots or shits down if s alowed to cancel the achou Requirements Keep Supero SD3Sernce Daemon running at all times on this Promde TOPP ccanectinty Pow
12. 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 system In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update If you have to update the BIOS do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating This is to avoid possible boot failure 7 2 Main Setup When you 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 BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Time System Overview The following BIOS information will be displayed System Time System Date Use this option to change the system time and date Highlight System Time or Sys tem Date using the arrow keys Enter new values through the keyboard Press the lt Tab gt key or the arrow keys to move between fields The date must be entered in 7 2 Chapter 7 BIOS Day MM DD YY format The time is entered in HH MM SS format Note The t
13. Type Reg Speeds in MHz Ranks per DIMM Slots per Populated Registered any combination Channel per Channel SR Single Rank DR Dual Rank QR Quad Rank 2 1 Reg DDR3 ECC 800 1066 1333 SR or DR 2 1 Reg DDR3 ECC 800 1066 QR 2 2 Reg DDR3 ECC 800 1066 Mixing SR DR 2 2 Reg DDR3 ECC 800 Mixing SR DR QR Figure 5 2 DIMM Installation 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 Release Tab the module This should Y release it from the slot ote Notch should align with the receptive key point on he slot eset Release Tab Top View of DDR3 Slot Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Due to the 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 Refer to the table below Possible System Memory Allocation amp Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining Physical Memory Remaining Available Available 3 GB Total System Memory 4 GB Total System Memory Firmware Hub 1MB 3 00 3 99 flash memory System BIOS Local APIC 4KB 3 00 3 99 Area Reserved 2MB 3 00 3 99 for the chipset l O APIC 4 4KB 3 00 3 99 Kbyte
14. enter the Mac address of this machine however it may be over ridden Mac addresses are 6 two digit hexadecimal numbers Separated by dots Current Mac Address in BMC This item displays the current Mac address used for your IPMI connection gt Subnet Mask Configuration Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine belongs to The value of each three digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255 Parameter Selector Use this feature to select the parameter of your Subnet Masks configuration 7 21 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Subnet Mask This item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection Current Subnet Mask in BMC This item displays the current subnet mask used for your IPMI connection gt Gateway Address Configuration Enter the gateway address for this machine This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form i e 192 168 10 253 The value of each three digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255 as shown in the screen below Parameter Selector Use this feature to select the parameter of your Gateway Address settings Gateway Address The BIOS will automatically enter the Gateway address of this machine however it may be over ridden Gateway addresses are 6 two digit hexadecimal numbers separated by dots BIOS SETUP UTILITY Change Supervisor Passuord Current Gateway Address in BMC This item displays the current Gateway address used fo
15. heatsink EEC retention mechanism crew Screw 2 Install Screw 1 4 Screw in two diagonal screws i e the 1 and the 2 screws until just snug Do not fully tighten the screws or you may damage the CPU 5 Add the two remaining screws then finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws Note See Chapter 6 for details on installing the air shroud 5 5 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re moved However if you do need to uninstall the heatsink please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the CPU socket 1 Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord from the power supply 2 Using a screwdriver loosen and remove the heatsink screws from the serverboard in the sequence as show in the picture on the right two diagonal screws first then the remaining two Remove Screw 1 3 Hold the heatsink as shown in the picture on the right and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU Do not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink 4 Once the heatsink is loose remove it from the CPU socket 5 To reinstall the CPU and the heatsink clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the CPU surface before reinstalling the heatsink 5 6 Chapter 5
16. is located at pin j Ground 16 on JF2 The Rear UID Switch is located at 2 Ground SW1 next to the InfiniBand Connector The 3 Button In Front Panel UID LED is located at pin 17 of 4 Ground JF2 and the Rear UID LED is located at LE4 When you press the UID switch on the front panel or on the back panel both Rear UID LED and Front Panel UID LED indicators will UID Switches amp LEDs be turned on Press the UID switch again to Description Location turn off both LED Indicators These UID Indi FP Switch Pin 16 on JF2 cators provide easy identification of a system Rear Switch swt unit that may be in need of service See the FP UID LED Pin 17 on JF2 table on the right for pin definitions Blue LED Rear UIDLED LE4 Note UID LED is supported by the physical switch or the BMC When it is controlled by the physical switch it will stay solid When it is controlled by the BMC it will blink 5 15 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 5 8 Jumper Settings Connector To modify the operation of the serverboard Pins jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts be tween two pins to change the function of the Jumper connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board See the serverboard layout pages for jumper Setting locations Note On a two pin jumper Closed means the jumper is on both pins and Open means t
17. separate node in the system As independant nodes each may be powered off and on without affecting the others In addition each node is a hot swappable unit that may be removed from the rear of the chassis The nodes are connected to the server backplane by means of an adapter card System Power The server has an additional 1400W power supply module two total for power redundancy If a power supply module fails the other backup module will keep the system running until it can be replaced SAS SATA Backplane Drives As a system the 2026TT HxRF supports the use of 24 SAS or SATA drives A single backplane works to apply system based control for power and fan speed functions yet at the same time logically connects a set of six drives to each serverboard Consequently RAID setup is limited to a six drive scheme RAID cannot be spread across all 24 drives See the Drive Bay Installation Removal section in Chapter 6 for the logical hard drive and node configuration 1 6 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 5 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site Technical Support Email Tel Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A 1 408 503 8000 1 408 503 8008 marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support www supermicro com Super
18. the plastic cap use CPU your thumb and the index finger to hold the CPU at the north and south center edges 2 Align the CPU key the semi circle cutout with the socket key the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket 3 Once the CPU and the socket are aligned carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket Do not rub the CPU against the surface of the socket or its pins to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket 4 With the CPU in the socket inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that it sits level EET and is properly installed 5 Once the CPU is securely seated in the socket lower the CPU load plate to the socket 6 Use your thumb to gently push the Socket clip down to the clip lock 7 Repeat for the CPU2 socket for a dual processor configuration Important Please save the plastic cap The serverboard must be shipped with the plastic cap properly installed to protect the CPU socket pins Shipment without the plastic cap properly installed may cause damage to the socket pins 5 4 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing a CPU Heatsink 1 Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord from the power supply 2 Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die the required amount has already been applied 3 Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the preinstalled
19. to secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack 6 Repeat steps 1 5 for the remaining outer rail 2 7 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Ball Bearing Shuttle Figure 6 6 Installing into a Rack Standard Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack T Confirm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis Confirm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the ball bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail Align the chassis inner rails with the front of the middle rails Slide the inner rails on the chassis into the middle rails keeping the pressure even on both sides until the locking tab of the inner rail clicks into the front of the middle rail locking the chassis into the fully extended position Depress the locking tabs of both sides at the same time and push the chassis all the way into the rear of the rack If necessary for security purposes use screws to secure the chassis handles to the front of the rack 2 8 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2 5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the system in the rack you will need to access the inside of the nodes to make sure the serverboard is properly installed Accessing the Inside of a Node Figure 2 6 1 Make sure the protective film on the cover has been removed as describ
20. to send commands from a remote console The options are Enabled and Disabled Sredir Memory Display Delay This feature defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information The options are No Delay Delay 1 Sec Delay 2 Sec and Delay 4 Sec Hardware Health Monitor This feature allows the user to monitor system health and review the status of each item as displayed CPU Overheat Alarm This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which de termines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat Warning 1 Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold tempera ture predefined by the CPU manufacturer may result in CPU overheat or system instability When the CPU temperature reaches this predefined threshold the CPU and system cooling fans will run at full speed 2 To avoid possible system overheating please be sure to provide adequate airflow to your system The options are The Early Alarm Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm includ ing the LED and the buzzer to be triggered as soon as the CPU temperature reaches the CPU overheat threshold as predefined by the CPU manufacturer The Default Alarm Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm including the LED and the buzzer to be triggered when the CPU temperature reaches about 59C above the threshold temperature as predefined by the CPU manufacturer to give t
21. to these USB Pin Definitions ports headers to use USB connections USB yspe USB 3 cables are not included See the tables on Pin Definition Pin Definition the right for pin definitions i S say 2 USB_PN2 7 USB_PN3 3 USB_PP2 8 USB_PP3 4 Ground 9 Ground 5 No 10 Key Connection Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions One serial port is included on the serverboard Pin Detinitions The COM port is located beside the VGA Pin Definition Definition port See the table on the right for pin defini y Be DR tions 2 RXD 7 RTS cts 4 DTR 9 RI 5 Ground 10 Nc NC No Connection 5 13 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Ethernet Ports Two Ethernet ports are located next to USBO A on the IO backplane In addition an IPMI Dedicated LAN is located above USBO 1 These ports accept RJ45 type cables See the table on the right for pin definitions Note 1 Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information InfiniBand Connection X8DTT HIBXF HIBQF The onboard InfiniBand connector is located on the serverboard backplane This connec tion is primarily used for high performance computing See the table on the right for pin definitions CORT LOCO KO DO 0X ON Note The pins are for ground LAN Port Pin Definitions Pint Definition Pint Definition 1 P2V5SB 10 SG
22. two sets of I O ports included in the server one set for each serverboard Graphics Controller The X8DTT HF X8DTT HIBXF X8DTT HIBQF features an integrated Matrox G200eW graphics chip which includes 16 MB of DDR2 memory Other Features Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors auto switching voltage regulators chassis and CPU overheat sensors virus protection and BIOS rescue InfiniBand The 2026TT HIBXRF 2026TT HIBQRF 2026TT H6IBXRF and 2026TT H6IBQRF include an InfiniBand port at DDR dual data rate and QDR quad data rate speeds respectively InfiniBand is a scalable serial communications link intended for connecting processors with high speed peripherals InfiniBand requires a QSFP connector 1 3 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual S amp 183 DDR3 DIMM J PROCESSOR hry PROCESSC 1 3 155405 5 DORI OM RTL8201N PHY Dedicated LAN Figure 1 1 Intel 5520 Chipset System Block Diagram LPCIO WE3527 Note1 This is a general block diagram Please see Chapter 5 for details 1 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 3 Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC217HQ R1400BP 2U chassis Details on the chassis can be found in Chapter 6 System Power The SC217HQ R1400BP includes a redundant dual 1400W po
23. will flash slowly about 4 seconds on and 4 off and remain flashing until the failed unit has been replaced Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface The power supply units have a hot swap capability meaning you can replace the failed unit without powering down the system Removing Replacing the Power Supply Figure 6 8 1 Disconnect the AC power cord from the failed module 2 Push the colored release tab to the side and pull the power module out with the handle provided 3 Replace the failed power supply module with the exact same model from Supermicro 4 Carefully insert the new module into position in the chassis and push it in until fully seated You should see the LED on the rear of the module turn amber showing that power from the backup module is present 5 Reconnect the AC power cord to the new module 6 9 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Figure 6 8 Removing the Power Supply Release Tab 6 10 Chapter 7 BIOS 7 1 Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DTT HF HIBXF HIBQF The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens press the Delete key while the System is booting up Note In mo
24. 5 11 Installing Additional Drivers After you ve installed the Windows Operating System a screen as shown below will appear You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed To install these software programs and drivers click the icons to the right of these items S SUPERMICRO X8DTT IBX Motherboard Drivers amp Tools WinXP Intel Tylersburg Chipset INF files SUPERMICR Drivers amp Tools Matrox G200e Graphics Driver Intel 5520 Chipset X8DTT IBX Intel Matrix Storage Manager Adaptec Storage Manager Intel PRO Network Connections Drivers Mellanox InfiniBand Driver SUPERMICRO Supero Doctor III SUPERMICRO Computer Inc Build driver diskettes and manuals Browse CD Auto Start Up Next Time For more information please visit SUPERMICRO s web site Driver Tool Installation Display Screen Note Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item Click a computer icon to the right of an item to install an item from top to the bottom one at a time After installing each item you must re boot the system before proceeding with the next item on the list The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD 5 20 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 12 Configuring Super Doctor Ill The Super Doctor IIl program is a web based management tool that supports remote management capability
25. 8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 The options for Serial Port2 are Disabled 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 and 2E8 IRQ3 P Remote Access Configuration Remote Access This allows the user to enable the Remote Access feature The options are Disabled and Enabled If Remote Access is set to Enabled the following items will display Serial Port Number This feature allows the user decide which serial port to be used for Console Redi rection The options are COM 1 and COM 2 Serial Port Mode This feature allows the user to set the serial port mode for Console Redirection The options are 115200 8 n 1 57600 8 n 1 38400 8 n 1 19200 8 n 1 and 9600 8 n 1 Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection The options are None Hardware and Software Redirection After BIOS POST Select Disabled to turn off Console Redirection after Power On Self Test POST Select Always to keep Console Redirection active all the time after POST Note This setting may not be supported by some operating systems Select Boot Loader to keep Console Redirection active during POST and Boot Loader The options are Disabled Boot Loader and Always 7 15 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redirec tion The options are ANSI VT100 and VT UTF8 VT UTF8 Combo Key Support Aterminal keyboard definition that provides a way
26. Brid E SUN NOR Bios Intel 5520 IOH 36D KEN Intel 5500 IOH 24D For OEM only Battery JBATI SUPER X8DTT H 1e Rev 1 3 v v v 0 RIR S 9g g g zzz lt lt amp Si sS CPU2 all SSIS ays LoJLoJLoJLojLojLo 85 69 ag Zi aie afz lz zz z CPUt Bs 95 2 ee o 1 LO_ LO_ LO_ LO_ LO_ Oo LET SLES 5 10 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup X8DTT H Series Quick Reference Jumper JBT1 JPG1 JPL1 JPL2 JWD Connector COMI FAN 1 InfiniBand IPMI LAN IPMB JF2 JNMI1 JRST1 JSPK1 LAN1 2 Swi USB0 1 JUSB2 VGA LED EI LE2 LES LE4 LEB1 LEB2 Description Default Setting CMOS Clear See Section 5 8 VGA Enable Disable Pins 1 2 Enabled LAN1 2 Enable Disable Pins 1 2 Enabled Watch Dog Pins 1 2 Reset Description COM1 Serial Port Fan Header InfiniBand Connector X8DTT HIBXF HIBQF LAN RJ45 Port for IPMI 2 0 X8DTT HF HIBXF HIBQF IPMB Header X8DTT HF HIBXF HIBQF Supermicro Proprietary Slot f
27. Clear NVRAM This feature clears the NVRAM during system boot The options are No and Yes Plug amp Play OS Selecting Yes allows the OS to configure Plug amp Play devices This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug amp Play Select No to allow the AMI BIOS to configure all devices in the system PCI Latency Timer This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles The options are 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 and 248 PCI IDE BusMaster When enabled the BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading writing to IDE drives The options are Disabled and Enabled 7 14 Chapter 7 BIOS Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 or LAN2 Option ROM This is to boot computer using a network interface The options are Enabled and Disabled gt Super IO Device Configuration Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address This option specifies the base I O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources When this option is set to Disabled the serial port physically becomes unavailable Select 3F8 IRQ4 to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address The options for Serial Porti are Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 3E
28. DTT HIBQF serverboard 2026TT H6RF X8DTT HE serverboard 2026TT H6IBXRF X8DTT HIBXF serverboard 2026TT H6IBQRF X8DTT HIBQF serverboard 1 1 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 1 2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 2026TT are two X8DTT series dual processor serverboards see list on previous page which are based on Intel s 5520 ICH10R chipset Below are the main features of the serverboards Note that the features on each board are quadrupled for the server which includes four nodes Processors Each X8DTT series serverboard supports two Intel 5600 5500 series processors in LGA1366 sockets Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors www supermicro com Memory Each X8DTT has twelve DIMM sockets that can support up to 192 GB of regis tered ECC DDR3 1333 1066 800 SDRAM or 48 GB of Unbuffered ECC Non ECC 1333 1066 800 MHz Memory with max 4 GB of Registered ECC and 2 GB of Unbuffered memory per DIMM slot for a maximum of 768 GB for the system See Chapter 5 Section 6 for more details on installing memory into the system Onboard SAS 2026TT H6 models only An LSI 2108 SAS controller is integrated into a daughter card to provide six SAS ports per node The hot swap SAS drives are connected to a backplane that pro vides power bus termination and configuration settings Note The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot swap capability
29. Discharge ESD Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the 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 5 1 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrostatic discharge When unpacking the board make sure the person handling it is static protected 5 2 I O Ports The I O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification See Figure 5 1 below for the colors and locations of the various I O ports Figure 5 1 I O Ports oo Lip V hid R 1111 1 Dedicated IPMI LAN 6 COMI Port 2 USB Port 1 7 VGA Port 3 USB Port 0 8 InfiniBand Port 4 LAN1 9 UID Button 5 LAN2 Note The InfiniBand port is included on the 2026TT H6IBXRF and 2026TT H6IBQRF only 5 2 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 3 Processor and Heatsink Installation area of the fan Also do not place the s
30. F HIBQRF weighs approximately 85 lbs 38 6 kg when fully loaded When lifting the system two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight Always keep your back straight and lift with your legs Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re moved away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan 4 2 Chapter 4 System Safety Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up after ensuring that all connections have been made 4 3 ESD Precautions A 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 dischar
31. Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands 31 0 73 6400390 31 0 73 6416525 sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C 886 2 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw support supermicro com tw 886 2 8228 1366 ext 132 or 139 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Notes 1 8 Chapter 2 Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get the 2026TT HxRF up and running Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the System operational within a minimum amount of time This quick setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard processors system memory etc please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing specific components 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 server itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the server It should be situated in a clean d
32. N 2 LITHIUM BATTERY BATTERY HOLDER A 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 4 4 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X8DTT series serverboard into the SC217HQ R1400BP chassis connect the data and power cables and install add on cards All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference Remember to completely close the chassis when you have 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
33. N 61000 3 2 3 8 CISPR 22 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity EN 55024 CISPR 24 EN 61000 4 2 EN 61000 4 3 EN 61000 4 4 EN 61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4 8 EN 61000 4 11 Safety 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 C 3 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual continued from front The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems medical equipment nuclear facilities or systems aircraft aircraft devices aircraft emergency com munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro dis claims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra hazardous applications it does so entirely at its own risk Furthermore buyer agrees to fully indemnify defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims demands actions litigation and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra hazardous use or sale C4
34. N Ports PCI Express x16 Slot Power Supply LAN Ports PCI Express x16 Slot E e E EH Ipes CE erii Sere DE wid We tm m LII mu e Np di COCA C Je ime uw ERR o X USB Ports COM Port VGA Port InfiniBand Port USB Ports COM Port VGA Port InfiniBand Port 6 2 Control Panel Each control panel on the front of the chassis must be connected to the JF2 con nector on its associated serverboard to provide you with system control buttons and status indicators These wires have been bundled together in a ribbon cable to simplify the connection Connect the cable from JF2 on the serverboard to the control panel PCB printed circuit board Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 on both connectors Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path The LEDs inform you of system status for the serverboard it is connected to See Chapter 3 for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons 6 3 System Fans The system has four hot swappable 8 cm PWM fans to provide the cooling for both nodes The fans connect directly to the backplane but receive their power from the serverboard they are connected to logically Fan speed may be controlled by a setting in BIOS see Chapter 7 6 2 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Fan Configuration In the 2U Twin each node serverboard controls the two fans that reside on its side of the chassis This means that two nodes w
35. ND 2 TDO 11 Act LED 3 TDO 12 P3V3SB 4 TD1 13 Link 100 LED Yellow 3V3SB 5 TD1 14 Link 1000 LED Yellow 3V3SB 6 TD2 15 Ground ui TD2 16 Ground 8 TD3 17 Ground 9 TD3 88 Ground NC No Connection InfiniBand Pin Definitions Pin Definition Pin Definition S1 Input S9 Output Pair0 Pos Pair3 Pos S2 Inpu S10 Outpu Pair0 Neg Pair3 Neg 53 Input 511 Output Pair1 Pos Pair2 Pos S4 Inpu 512 Outpu Pair1 Neg Pair2 Neg S5 Input 13 Output Pair2 Pos Pair1 Pos S6 Inpu 14 Outpu Pair2 Neg Pair1 Neg S7 Input 15 Output Pair3 Pos Pair0 Pos S8 Inpu S16 Outpu Pair3 Neg Pair0 Neg Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Front Panel Accessible Add on Card Header JF2 The JF2 add on card header provides front access to the power supply Serial ATA and control panel connections for the X8DTT H series motherboard Plug an add On card into this header to use the functions indicated above This header is designed specifically for Supermicro proprietary add on cards System Reset Alarm Reset If System Reset JRST1 is connected to Pin Definitions a switch then the system reset feature is enabled See the table on the right for pin SEN definitions 2 Ground Pin Definition Unit Identifier Switches UID Switch Two Unit Identifier UID switches and LED Pin Definitions indicators are located on the serverboard Ping Definition The Front Panel UID Switch
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37. SUPERO SuperServer 2026TT HTRF SuperServer 2026TT HIBXRF SuperServer 2026TT HIBQRF SuperServer 2026TT H6RF SuperServer 20261 T H6IBXRF SuperServer 2026TT H6IBQRF USER S MANUAL Revision 1 0 The information in this User s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual or to notify any person or organization of the updates Please Note For the most up to date version of this manual please see our web site at www supermicro com Super Micro Computer Inc Supermicro reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software and docu mentation is the property of Supermicro and or its licensors and is supplied only under a license Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR SUPERMICRO SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA ST
38. Table pointer list The options are Enabled and Disabled 7 18 Chapter 7 BIOS APIC ACPI SCI IRQ When this item is set to Enabled APIC ACPI SCI IRQ is supported by the system The options are Enabled and Disabled Headless Mode This feature is used to enable system to function without a keyboard monitor or mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled High Performance Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Performance Event Timer HPET that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real time Clock RTC does in synchronizing multimedia streams providing smooth playback and reducing the de pendency on other timestamp calculation devices such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc 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 gt General WHEA Configuration WHEA Support Select Enabled to enable Windows Hardware Error Architecture WHEA sup port which will provide a common infrastructure for handling hardware errors on Windows platforms in order to reduce system crashes due to hardware errors and improvesystem recovery and health monitoring The default setting is Enabled gt IPMI Configuration X8DTT HF HIBXF HIBQF Only Intelligent Plattorm Management Interface IPMI is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a who
39. The hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the System For this reason even empty carriers without drives installed must remain in the chassis Because of their hot swap capability you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace hard drives Note The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot swap capability of the hard drives Warning Use caution when working around the hard drive backplane Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no cables touch the backplane Also regardless of how many drives are installed all twelve drive carriers must remain in the chassis to maintain proper airflow Warning Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in AN Supermicro chassis and servers For information on recommended HDDs visit the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com products nfo storage cfm Installing and Removing Hard Drives Mounting a Hard Drive in a Carrier 1 Install 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 as shown in Figure 6 3 3 Use the open handle to replace the drive carrier into the chassis Make sure to fully close the drive carrier han
40. abled and Disabled Quiet Boot This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST mes sages or the OEM logo Select Disabled to display the POST messages Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages The op tions are Enabled and Disabled AddOn ROM Display Mode This sets the display mode for Option ROM The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current Bootup Num Lock This feature selects the Power on state for Numlock key The options are Off and On Wait For F1 If Error This forces the system to wait until the F1 key is pressed if an error occurs The options are Disabled and Enabled Chapter 7 BIOS Hit Del Message Display This feature displays Press DEL to run Setup during POST The options are Enabled and Disabled Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function When this item is set to Enabled the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will capture Interrupt 19 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks If this item is set to Disabled the ROM BIOS of the host 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 P Power Configuration Power Button Function If set to Instant Off the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power
41. ages 5 Following the instructions given on the screen to update the BIOS These instructions are also shown below M Send File Folder C Documents and Settings Desktop Filename C Documents and Settings Desktop 3C02 ROM Protocol a At the prompt press the lt SpaceBar gt to update the BIOS Starting FLASH Recovery NVRAM data will be destroyed CMOS data will be preserved Ending FLASH Recovery FLASH Update completed successfully Rebooting b When asked to confirm BIOS updating press lt y gt to confirm BIOS updates c Press lt y gt again to begin flashing BIOS remotely Note Be sure to complete Steps a c above quickly because you have a second or less to do so 7 29 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 6 Once you ve completed the instructions given a screen will display to indicate that remote flashing is starting and the new BIOS file is being uploaded 7 To use Hyper Terminal to transfer the XModem protocol by using the Send File dialog under the Transfer menu follow the instructions below to complete XModem transfers a b Select the Transfer menu and enter Send Specify the location of the ROM file and select the proper protocol XMo dem Press Send to start ROM File extraction See the picture below Once the ROM file extraction is completed the message New BIOS re ceived OK will display 8 Once remot
42. and RAID function of the SAS drives RAID 0 1 5 and 10 and 6 are supported Refer to the following ftp site for setup guidelines ftp ftp supermicro com driver SAS LSI LSI SAS EmbMRAID SWUG pdf Serial ATA The South Bridge ICH10R of the chipset includes a Serial ATA controller for six Gb s SATA drives The hot swappable SATA drives are connected to a backplane that provides power bus termination and configuration settings RAID 0 1 10 and 5 are supported Refer to the support area of our web site for procedures on set ting up RAID on your system Chapter 1 Introduction PCI Expansion Slots Each X8DTT HF X8DTT HIBXF X8DTT HIBQF has included riser cards that allow it to support two full sized PCI Express 2 0 x8 expansion cards in x16 slots or four total for the server Ethernet Ports An Intel network controller is integrated into each of the serverboards to support two Gigabit LAN ports 100 1000Base T 1000BaseTX RJ45 output Onboard Controllers Ports Onboard I O backpanel ports on each serverboard include one COM port a VGA port two USB ports a dedicated IPMI LAN port and two Gigabit LAN NIC ports An InfiniBand port is also included on the X8DTT HIBXF HIBQF serverboards the 2026TT HIBXRF 2026TT HIBQRF 2026TT H6IBXRF and 2026TT H6IBQRF only Up to four USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus connections 2 Rear USB Ports and 1 Type A Header w 2 USB connections supported are on each of the servers There are
43. bled and Enabled C3 Auto Demotion When enabled the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based on un core auto demote information The options are Disabled and Enabled Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to use the feature of Clock Spectrum which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed The options are Disabled and Enabled gt Advanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below gt CPU Bridge Configuration QPI Links Speed This feature selects QPI s data transfer speed The options are Slow mode and Full Speed QPI Frequency This selects the desired QPI frequency The options are Auto 4 800 GT 5 866GT 6 400 GT 7 7 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual QPI 105 and L1 This enables the QPI power state to low power LOs and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard The options are Disabled and Enabled Memory Frequency This feature forces a DDR3 frequency slower than what the system has detected The available options are Auto Force DDR 800 Force DDR 1066 and Force DDR 1333 Memory Mode The options are Independent Channel Mirror Lockstep and Sparing Independent All DIMMs are available to the operating system Channel Mirror The motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for redundancy Lockstep The mother
44. board uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel Sparing A preset threshold of correctable errors is used to trigger fail over The spare memory is put online and used as active memory in place of the failed memory Demand Scrubbing A memory error correction scheme where the Processor writes corrected data back into the memory block from where it was read by the Processor The op tions are Enabled and Disabled Patrol Scrubbing A memory error correction scheme that works in the background looking for and correcting resident errors The options are Enabled and Disabled NUMA Support Select Enabled to use the feature of Non Uniform Memory Access to improve CPU performance The options are Enabled and Disabled Memory ECC Error Threshold This feature allows the user to set the threshold for the ECC memory errors The default setting is 2047 7 8 Chapter 7 BIOS Throttling Closed Loop Throttling Open Loop Throttling improves reliability and reduces power in the processor by automatic voltage control during processor idle states Available options are Disabled and Enabled If Enabled the following items will appear Hysteresis Temperature Temperature Hysteresis is the temperature lag in degrees Celsius after the set DIMM temperature threshold is reached before Closed Loop Throttling begins The options are Disabled 1 59 C 3 0 C and 6 0 C Guardband Temperature This is the te
45. button If set to 4 Second Override the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer The options are Instant Off and 4 Second Override Restore on AC Power Loss Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage Select Power Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss Select Power On for the System power to be turned on after a power loss Select Last State to allow the System to resume its last state before a power loss The options are Power On Power Off and Last State Watch Dog Timer If 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 P Processor and Clock Options This submenu allows the user to configure the Processor and Clock settings Ratio CMOS Setting This option allows the user to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency Note if an invalid ratio is entered the AMI BIOS will restore the setting to the previous state The default setting depends on the type of CPU installed on the motherboard The default setting for the CPU installed in your motherboard is 16 Press or on your keyboard to change this value 7 5 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual C1E Support Select Enabled to use the feature of Enhanced Halt State C1E significantly reduces the CPU s power consumption by reducing the CPU s clock cycle and voltage d
46. 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 to avoid static damage When unpacking the board make sure the person handling it is static protected 6 1 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Figure 6 1 Chassis Front View Node B Control Panel Node D Control Panel 0005000000 OODOdaobodaood OQODOOOOOOOODOG SAS SATA Drives Node A Control Panel Node C Control Panel Figure 6 2 Chassis Rear View Dedicated IPMI LAN Port Dedicated IPMI LAN Port LA
47. dle 6 4 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6 3 Mounting a Hard Drive in a Carrier G Installing Removing Hot swap Drives 1 To remove a carrier push the release button located beside the drive LEDs 2 Swing the handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out see Figure 6 4 AN Be aware that powering down a node will power down all the hard drives that are logically associated with it as shown in Figure 6 6 6 5 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Figure 6 4 Removing a Hard Drive Figure 6 5 Drives and Nodes Logical Configuration Note see Figure 6 1 for the locations of the control panels that are associated with each node 6 6 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6 5 Node Installation Removal As with any server system power must be removed from the serverboard when upgrading or installing memory or processors In the 2U Twin server the server boards nodes are capable of being hot swapped from the chassis allowing one to be powered down for servicing while the other continues operating Important Removing a node from the server affects the airflow through AN out the system For this reason nodes should be removed serviced and replaced as quickly as possible Also note that powering down a node will power down all the hard drives that are logically associated with it Removing a System Node 1 Depress the power button on the control panel to power down
48. e BIOS flash is completed the system will reboot Note AMIBIOS Serial Flash will work with any terminal communications program that supports VT 100 and XModem protocols including protocols designed for GNU LINUX amp BSD operating systems such as minicom It is recommended that the terminal program be configured to use the CR LF style of line termination 7 30 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST Power On Self Test routines which are performed each time the system is powered on errors may occur Non fatal errors are those which in most cases allow the system to continue the boot up process The error messages normally appear on the screen Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot up procedure If a fatal error occurs you should consult with your system manufac turer for possible repairs A 1 BIOS Error Beep Codes BIOS Error Beep Codes Beep Code 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 8 beeps Display memory read Video adapter missing or with faulty write error memory 1 continuous beep with the System Overheat 1 continuous beep with the front panel front panel OH LED on OH LED on SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Notes Appendix B Installing Windows Appendix B Install
49. e 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 User intervention No action required Medium The processor is running warmer This is a precautionary level and generally means that there may be factors contributing to this condition but the CPU is still within its normal operating state and below the CPU Temperature Tolerance The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as configured in the BIOS The fans may adjust to a faster speed depending on the Fan Speed Control settings User intervention No action is required However consider checking the CPU fans and the chassis ventilation for blockage 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 7 17 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual User intervention 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 Notes 1 The system may shut down if it continues for a long period to prevent damage to the CPU 2 The information provided above is for your reference only
50. ectrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets 4 1 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual This product may be connected to an IT power system In all cases make sure that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth ground Serverboard Battery CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down which will reverse its polarites see Figure 4 1 This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type 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 CR2032 Contact technical support for details and support 4 2 General Safety Precautions A Follow these rules to ensure general safety Keep the area around the server clean and free of clutter e The 2026TT HTRF HIBXR
51. ed BIOS SETUP UTILITY Save Changes and Exit 1st Drive USB XXXXXXXXX 2nd Drive P CD DVD Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available CD DVD Drives i e 1st Drive 2nd Drive etc 7 25 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 7 6 Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer so the new system con figuration parameters can take effect Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press Enter Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press Enter Discard Changes Select this option and press Enter to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press Enter Then select OK to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically load Optimal De faults to the BIOS Settings The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance but may not work best for all computer applications Load Fail Safe Defaults To set this feature select Load Fail Safe
52. ed in the previous section Before removing a node unplug all the cables that connect to that node To remove a node first push the two latches located near the handles inward Grasp the handles and pull the node out from the rear of the chassis To remove the system from the rack completely depress the locking tabs in the chassis rails push the right side tab down and the left side tab up to continue to pull the system out past the locked position Checking the Components and Setup 1 You may have one or two processors already installed in each of the four serverboards Each processor needs its own heatsink See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor and heatsink installation Your server system may have come with system memory already installed Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots For details on adding system memory refer to Chapter 5 You can install four add on cards to the system one for each node See Chapter 5 for details on installing PCI add on cards Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the chassis airflow See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections 2 9 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 2 6 Preparing to Power On Next you should check to make sure the hard drives and the backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made Checking the Hard Drives 1 The hard disk drives are accessable from the front of
53. een 100 Mbis Amber 1 Gb s InfiniBand Link LED LEB1 Color Definition Solid InfiniBand Green connected Off No connection InfiniBand Activity LED LEB2 Color Status Definition Yellow Solid InfiniBand active Yellow InfiniBand idle Off Off No connection Onboard PWR LED LED Color Definition Off System Off PWR cable not con nected Green System On Green ACPI S1 State Flashing Quickly Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup BMC Activity LED LE2 A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LE2 on the serverboard When LE2 is on the BMC Baseboard Management Controller is active HDD SATA LED LE3 HDD SATA LED An HDD SATA LED is located at LE3 on the serverboard This LED indicates the status Statis Definivon of hard drive activitiy or SATA drive activity m URN supported by the South Bridge Off No connection Rear UID LED LE4 The Rear UID LED is located at LE4 on the serverboard Refer to Section 5 7 for details 5 10 Serial ATA Ports Serial ATA Connections A Front Panel Add On Card header is located at JF2 on the serverboard This header provides onboard SATA support Plug an add on card in JF2 to use SATA connections These connections provide serial link signal transmission which is faster than that of the traditional Parallel ATA 5 19 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual
54. een X8DTT x Models X8DTT HF X8DTT HIBXF X8DTT HIBQF IPMI 2 0 w KVM Yes Yes Yes Over LAN InfiniBand No Yes Yes Connection DDR IB No Yes No QDR IB No No Yes Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the server system and describes the main features of the Super X8DTT HF X8DTT HIBXF X8DTT HIBQF serverboard and the SC217HQ R1400BP chassis Chapter 2 Server Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 2026TT HTRF HDIBXRF HDIBQRF into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system If your server was ordered without the processor and memory components this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Chapter 3 System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 4 System Safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 2026TT HTRF HDIBXRF HDIBQRF Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DTT HF X8DTT HIBXF X8DTT HIBQF se
55. er control 4 Note SD III Software Revision 1 0 can be downloaded from our Web site at ftp ftp supermicro com utility Supero Doctor IIl You can also download SDIII User s Guide at http www supermicro com manuals other SDIIl User Guide pdf For Linux we will still recommend that you use Super Doctor 11 5 22 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte nance on the SC217HQ R1400 chassis For component installation follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered If some steps are unnecessary skip ahead to the step that follows The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver 6 1 Static Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic 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 ESD discharge Precautions Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard add on
56. erverboard on a conductive sur When handling the processor avoid placing direct pressure on the label face which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up Notes Note The photos on this page and succeeding pages are for illustration purposes only They do not necessarily reflect the exact product s described in this manual 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 LGA1366 Processors Starting with CPU1 press the Socket clip to release the load plate which covers the CPU Socket from its locked position Gently lift the socket clip to open the load plate Hold the plastic cap at its north and south center edges to remove it from the CPU socket Holding the north amp south edges 5 3 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 1 After removing
57. ety 4 1 Chapter 4 System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions A Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 2026TT HTRF HIBXRF HIBQRF 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 install ing main system components such as the serverboard memory modules and floppy drive When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system The unit may have 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 might come into contact with Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from el
58. ge 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 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 4 4 Operating Precautions A Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 2026TT HTRF HIBXRF HIBQRF is operating to assure proper cooling Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed 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 Figure 4 1 Installing the Onboard Battery r
59. hapter 3 System Interface 3 1 OQVGIVIOW sects p 3 1 3 2 Control Panel eec err rh hh eei rx OO C i d 3 1 o pe A E H M 3 3 Control Panel LEDs CiCd dspmeCR erre EE 3 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Chapter 4 System Safety 4 1 Electrical Safety Precautions 4 1 4 2 General Safety Precautions neat tbe dtes 4 2 43 ESD Precautions pererin aa AAE tnt 4 4 Operating Precautions Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 1 Handling the Serverboard a ten tr ceto repetit ette 5 1 amp m 5 1 5 2 MIELE T E EU Unpacking 5 3 Processor and Heatsink Installation eene 5 3 Installing LGA1366 PrOCOSSOrIS eiie c eet 5 8 Installing a CPU Heatsink eene 5 5 Removing tlie Heatsink 2 nnn n nre rris 5 6 5 installing a er rec rr ep ipee ree e Dt ad 5 7 5 5 Adding PCI Expansiot Gard 2 eet abt tes 5 9 5 6 Serverboard Details essen nnne rennen nennen 5 10 X8DTT H Series Quick Reference seeeeene 5 11 5 7 Connector Definitions 5 8 Jumiper Settiligs uie et
60. he CPU and system fans additional time needed for CPU and system cooling In both the alarms above please take immediate action as shown below 7 16 Chapter 7 BIOS CPU Temperature System Temperature This feature displays current temperature readings for the CPU and the System The following items will be displayed for your reference only CPU Temperature The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures Celsius Fahr enheit has been upgraded to a more advanced feature by Intel in its newer processors The basic concept is each CPU is embedded by unique temperature information that the motherboard can read This Temperature Threshold or perature Tolerance has been assigned at the factory and is the baseline on which the motherboard takes action during different CPU temperature conditions i e by increasing CPU Fan speed triggering the Overheat Alarm etc Since CPUs can have different Temperature Tolerances the installed CPU can now send informa tion to the motherboard what its Temperature Tolerance is and not the other way around This results in better CPU thermal management Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor Low Medium and High This makes it easier for the user to understand the CPU s temperature status rather than by just simply seeing a temperature reading i e 259C The CPU Temperature featur
61. he jumper is either on only one pin or com pletely 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 5 16 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup LAN1 LAN2 Enable Disable LANIA ERATIS Change the setting of jumper JPL1 JPL2 Jumper Settings to enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2 Jumper Setting Definition ports respectively See the table on the right vile re Ed for jumper settings The default setting is Pins 2 3 Disabled enabled Watch Dog Enable Disable JWD1 enables the Watch Dog function a system monitor that takes action when a Watch Dog m Jumper Settings software application freezes the system Jumping pins 1 2 will have Watch Dog reboot Jumper Setting Definition ins 1 R the system if a program freezes Jumping quse Reset pins 2 3 will generate a non maskable inter Pine 23 Disabled rupt for the program that has frozen See the table on the right for jumper settings Watch Note W
62. hen Watch Dog is enabled you must write your own application software to disable the Dog must also be enabled in BIOS Watch Dog Timer VGA Enable Disable VGA Enable Disable Jumper Settings JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port The default position is on pins 1 Jumper Setting Definition and 2 to enable VGA See the table on the Pins t2 rss right for jumper settings Pins 2 3 Disabled 5 17 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 5 9 Onboard Indicators LAN1 LAN2 LEDs The Ethernet ports located beside the COM port have two LEDs On each Gb LAN port one LED indicates activity when blinking while the other LED may be green amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection See the table on the right for the functions associated with the connection speed LED InfiniBand LED Indicators LEB1 LEB2 Two InfiniBand LEDs LEB1 LEB2 are in cluded on the serverboard The green LED LEB1 is the InfiniBand Link LED The yel low LED LEB2 indicates activity Refer to the tables on the right for details Onboard Power LED An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 on the serverboard When this LED is on the system power is on Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components See the table at right for more information 5 18 LAN1 LAN2 LEDs Connection Speed Indicator LED Color Definition Off No connection or 10 Mb s Gr
63. ice is a specialized dedicated processor that is installed on an add on card or a network card to handle some or all packet processing of this add on card When this feature is set to Enabled it will enhance overall system performance by providing direct memory access for data transferring The options are Enabled and Disabled Intel VT d Select Enabled to enable Intel s Virtualization Technology support for Direct I O VT d by reporting the I O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables This feature offers fully protected I O resource sharing across the Intel platforms providing the user with greater reliability security and availability in networking and data sharing The settings are Enabled and Disabled IOH PCIE Max Payload Size Some add on cards perform faster with the coalesce feature which limits the payload size to 128 MB while others with a payload size of 256 MB which in hibits the coalesce feature Please refer to your add on card user guide for the desired setting The options are 256 MB and 128MB PCI E Port 1 Link Select This feature allows the user to configure the IOH link settings for the PCI E Port 1 The options are X4X4X4X4 X4X4X8 X8X4X4 X8X8 and X16 gt SouthBridge Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel ICH South Bridge chipset USB Functions This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be enabled The Options are
64. ill share control for two fans If the fan speed settings in BIOS are different for these two nodes the BIOS setting with the higher fan speed will apply In the event that one of the serverboard drawers is removed then the remaining node serverboard will operate both fans Note Due to this configuration both nodes on the same side of the chassis as the failed fan must be powered down before replacing the fan System Fan Failure If a fan fails the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the overheat fan fail LED on the control panel will blink on and off about once per second Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same type and model See note above about powering down the nodes associated with the failed fan befire replacing Changing a System Fan 1 If necessary open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan has failed Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis cover open 2 Remove the failed fan s wiring from the backplane 3 Lift the fan up and out of the chassis 4 Place the replacement fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans 5 Confirm that the fan is working properly before replacing the chassis cover 6 3 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 6 4 Hard Drive Installation Removal Overview
65. ime is in the 24 hour format For example 5 30 P M appears as 17 30 00 Supermicro X8DTT F IBX IBXF IBQ IBQF BIOS Build Version This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system BIOS Build Date This item displays the date when this BIOS was completed AMI BIOS Core Version This item displays the revision number of the AMI BIOS Core upon which your BIOS was built Processor The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of the processor used in your system CPU Type This item displays the type of CPU used in the motherboard Speed This item displays the speed of the CPU detected by the BIOS Physical Count This item displays the number of processors installed in your system as detected by the BIOS Logical Count This item displays the number of CPU Cores installed in your system as detected by the BIOS Micro code Revision This item displays the revision number of the BIOS Micro code used in your System System Memory This displays the size of memory available in the system Size This item displays the memory size detected by the BIOS SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 7 3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit Enter to access the submenu items BIOS SETUP UTILITY gt Boot Features gt BOOT Features Quick Boot If Enabled this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot The options are En
66. ing Windows After all hardware components have been installed you must first configure Intel South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers To configure RAID settings please refer to RAID Configuration User Guides posted on our web site at www supermicro com support manuals B 1 1 Installing Windows for a RAID System Insert Microsoft s Windows XP 2003 Setup CD in the CD drive and the system will start booting up from CD Press the F6 key when the message Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver displays When the Windows XP 2003 Setup screen appears press S to specify additional device s Insert the driver diskette Intel AA RAID XP 2000 2003 Driver for ICH10R into the floppy drive and press the Enter key Choose the Intel R ICH10R SATA RAID Controller from the list indicated in the XP 2003 Setup Screen and press the Enter key Press the Enter key to continue the installation process If you need to specify any additional devices to be installed do it at this time Once all devices are specified press the lt Enter gt key to continue with the installation From the Windows XP 2003 Setup screen press the Enter key The XP 2003 Setup will automatically load all device files and then continue the Windows XP 2003 installation After the Windows XP 2003 OS Installation is completed the system will automatically reboot B 1
67. ins the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate re sponse you may need to take Note that the server has four control panels one for each serverboard node installed in the system This allows each node to be controlled independently of the other 3 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on each control panel a power on off button and a UID button This is the main power button which is used to apply or turn off the main system power only to the node it is connected to Depressing this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the serverboard Therefore you must unplug the AC power cord from any external power source before servicing This button has an LED built into it which will illuminate when its node is powered on UID Depressing the UID unit identifier button illuminates an LED on both the front and rear of the chassis for easy system location in large stack configurations The LED will remain on until the button is pushed a second time Another UID button on the rear of the chassis serves the same function This button has an LED built into it which will illuminate when either the front or rear UID button is pushed 3 1 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 3 3 Control Panel LEDs In addition to the LEDs built into the power and UID buttons each of the four control panels located on the front of the SC217 chassis has two LEDs that provide you with cr
68. is should be in decimal and in dotted quad form i e 192 168 10 253 The value of each three digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255 as shown in the screen below Parameter Selector Use this feature to select the parameter of your IP Address configuration 7 20 Chapter 7 BIOS IP Address Source Select the source of this machine s IP address If Static is selected you will need to know and enter manually the IP address of this machine below If DHCP is selected the BIOS will search for a DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server in the network it is attached to and request the next available IP address The options are DHCP and Static The following items are assigned IP addresses automatically if DHCP is selected under IP Address Source above IP Address The BIOS will automatically enter the IP address of this machine however it may be over ridden IP addresses are 6 two digit hexadecimal numbers separated by dots Current IP Address in BMC This item displays the current IP address used for your IPMI connection MAC Address Configuration Enter the Mac address for this machine This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form i e 192 168 10 253 The value of each three digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255 as shown in the screen below Parameter Selector Use this feature to select the parameter of your Mac Address configuration Mac Address The BIOS will automatically
69. itical information related their own node This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take Alert LED This LED is illuminated when an alert condition occurs A solid red light indicates an overheat condition in the system A red light that flashes in one second inter vals indicates a fan failure A red light which flashes in four second intervals indi cates a power failure When notified of an alert 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 and air shrouds are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the temperature is too high or a fan does not function properly an Indicates network activity on any of the LAN ports when flashing 3 2 Chapter 3 System Interface 3 4 Drive Carrier LEDs SAS SATA Drives Each SAS SATA drive carrier has two LEDs Blue When illuminated this blue LED on the front of the drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SAS SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Red The red LED indicates a SAS SATA drive failure If one of the SAS SATA drives fail you should be notified by your system management software SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Notes Chapter 4 System Saf
70. l ICH10R on chip controller to support six 3 Gb s Serial ATA RAID O 1 SAS SATA Drive Bays Twelve hot swap drive bays to house standard SATA drives six per node PCI Expansion Four low profile PCI Express x16 slots with pre installed riser cards C 1 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Serverboard 2026TT HTRF X8DTT HF 2026TT HIBXRF X8DTT HIBXF 2026TT HIBQRF X8DTT HIBQF 2026TT H6RF X8DTT HEF 2026TT H6BXRF X8DTT HIBXF 2026TT H6IBQRF X8DTT HIBQF Dimensions all 16 64 L x 6 80 W 422 66 mm x 172 72 mm Chassis SC217HQ R1400BP 2U Rackmount Dimensions WxHxD 17 2 x 3 5 x 28 5 in 437 x 89 x 724 mm Weight Gross Weight 85 Ibs 38 6 kg System Cooling Four 8 cm PWM Pulse Width Modulated fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage 100 240V AC auto range Rated Input Current 11 5 5 5A max Rated Input Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power 1400W PWS 1K41P 1R 80 Plus Gold Certified Rated Output Voltages 12V 91A 110V 116A 180 240V 5Vsb 4A 240V 4A 100V Operating Environment Operating Temperature 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Non operating Temperature 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F Operating Relative Humidity 2096 to 95 non condensing Non operating Relative Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing 2 Appendix C System Specifications Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions FCC Class A EN 55022 Class A E
71. le For more information on the IPMI specifications please visit Intel S website at www intel com Status of BMC Baseboard Management Controller BMC manages the interface between system management software and platform hardware This is an informational feature which returns the status code of the BMC micro controller IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the revision number of the current IPMI Firmware 7 19 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual gt View BMC System Event Log This feature displays the BMC System Event Log SEL It shows the total num ber of entries of BMC System Events To view an event select an Entry Number and pressing Enter to display the information as shown in the screen Total Number of Entries SEL Entry Number SEL Record ID SEL Record Type Timestamp Generator ID Event Message Format User Event Sensor Type Event Sensor Number Set LAN Configuration Set this feature to configure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address as shown in the following graphics Channel Number Enter the channel number for the SET LAN Config command This is initially set to 1 Press or on your keyboard to change the Channel Number Channel Number Status This feature returns the channel status for the Channel Number selected above Channel Number is OK or Wrong Channel Number gt IP Address Configuration Enter the IP address for this machine Th
72. mperature which applies to the DIMM temperature threshold Each step is in 0 5 increment The default is 006 Press or on your keyboard to change this value Inlet Temperature This is the temperature detected at the chassis inlet Each step is in 0 5 C increment The default is 070 Press or on your keyboard to change this value Temperature Rise This is the temperature rise to the DIMM thermal zone Each step is in 0 5 C increment The default is 020 Press or on your keyboard to change this value Air Flow This is the air flow speed to the DIMM modules Each step is one mm sec The default is 1500 Press or on your keyboard to change this value Altitude This feature defines how many meters above or below sea level the system is located The options are Sea Level or Below 1 300 301 600 601 900 901 1200 1201 1500 1501 1800 1801 2100 2101 2400 2401 2700 2701 3000 DIMM Pitch This is the physical space between each DIMM module Each step is in 1 1000 of an inch The default is 400 Press or on your keyboard to change this value 7 9 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual gt North Bridge Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel IOH chip Crystal Beach DMA Direct Memory Access This feature works with the Intel I O AT Acceleration Technology to accelerate the performance of TOE devices Note ATOE dev
73. n 2 5 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Inner Rails Figure 6 3 Installing the Inner Rails Figure 2 3 Installing the Inner Rails Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1 Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified 2 Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis aligning the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail 3 Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks into the locked position which secures the inner rail to the chassis 4 Secure the inner rail to the chassis with the screws provided 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for the other inner rail 2 6 Chapter 2 Server Installation EE Figure 6 5 Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1 Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail 2 Push the middle rail back into the outer rail 3 Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of the rack If necessary use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack as illustrated above 4 Pull out the rear of the outer rail adjusting the length until it fits within the posts of the rack 5 Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear of the rack If necessary use screws
74. n the option RAID is selected the item ICH RAID Code Base will appear When the option AHCI is selected the item SATA AHCI will be available ICH RAID Code Base This feature is available when the option RAID is selected Select Intel to enable Intel s SATA RAID firmware to configure Intel s SATA RAID settings Select Adaptec to enable Adaptec s SATA RAID firmware to configure Adaptec s SATA RAID settings The options are Intel and Adaptec SATA AHCI This feature is available when the option AHCI is selected Select Enable to enable the function of Serial ATA Advanced Host Interface Take caution when using this function This feature is for advanced programmers only The options are Enabled and Disabled If the option Enabled is selected the following item will display 7 11 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Hot Plug This feature is available when the option Enabled is selected Select Enable to enable the hot plug function for the SATA devices The options are Enabled and Disabled SATA 2 Configuration Selecting Enhanced will set SATA 2 to native SATA mode The options are Disabled and Enhanced Primary IDE Master Slave Secondary IDE Master Slave Third IDE Master and Fourth IDE Master These settings allow the user to set the parameters of Primary IDE Master Slave Secondary IDE Master Slave Third and Fourth IDE Master slots Hit lt Enter gt to activate the following submenu screen for detailed options of
75. n your system See the table on the right for pin definitions 5 12 NMI Button Pin Definitions Pinf X Definition 1 Control 2 Ground Internal Buzzer Pin Definitions Pin 2 Neg Definition Pin 1 Pos Beep In Alarm Speaker IN rum EN NEG IPMB Header Pin Definitions Pinf Definition Data Ground Clock e nm No Connection Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Fan Header Fan Header The X8DTT H series serverboard has one Pin Detinitions fan header on the serverboard This 4 pin header is backward compatible with tradition al 3 pin fans however fan speed control is 2 only available for 4 pin fans The fan speeds 3 Tachometer are controlled by Thermal Management 4 PWR Modulation via Hardware Monitoring in the Advanced Setting in the BIOS The default setting is disabled See the table on the right for pin Pinf Definition Ground 412V definitions Back Panel USBO0 1 Pin Definitions Pin Definition Pin Definition Universal Serial Bus USB 3 sew 2 USBPNi 6 USB_PNO Two Universal Serial Bus ports 0 0 1 are z z n USBPPi 7 USB located on the I O back panel In addition 4 Ground 8 Ground another two USB connections USB2 3 are located at JUSB2 to provide front chassis Front Panel USB2 3 access Connect USB cables
76. or Power Control Panel amp I SATA Connections NMI Non Maskable Interrupt Header Alarm Reset Header Internal Speaker Buzzer Header Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Ports Unit Identifier Switch Universal Serial Bus USB Ports 0 1 Front Accessible USB2 3 Headers Video Port Description Onboard Standby Power Warning LED Indicator BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator HDD SATA LED Indicator Rear Unit Identifier UID LED Indicator InfiniBand Link LED X8DTT HIBXF HIBQF InfiniBand Activity LED X8DTT HIBXF HIBQF Note Jumpers and connectors not indicated are for test purposes only SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 5 7 Connector Definitions Front Panel Accessible Add on Card Header JF2 The JF2 add on card header provides front access to the power supply Serial ATA and Front Panel Control connections for the X8DTT H series serverboard Plug an add on card into this header to use the functions indicated above This header is designed specifically for a hot plug 2U daughter card NMI Header The non maskable interrupt header is lo cated at JNMI1 Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions Internal Buzzer The Internal Buzzer located at JSPK1 can be used to provide audible alarms for various beep codes See the table on the right for pin definitions IPMB I2C SMB A System Management Bus header for the IPMI slot is located at IPMB Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I2C connection o
77. quipment 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 2 3 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Removing the Protective Film Before operating the server for the first time it is important to remove the protec tive film covering the top of the chassis in order to allow for proper ventilation and cooling Removing the Protective Film 1 Peel off the protective film covering the top cover and the top of the chassis 2 Check that all ventilation openings on the top cover and the top of the chas
78. r your IPMI connec tion 7 22 Chapter 7 BIOS gt DMI Event Log View Event Log Use this option to view the System Event Log Mark all events as read This option marks all events as read The options are OK and Cancel Clear event log This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages The options are OK and Cancel 7 4 Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password If you use both pass words the Supervisor password must be set first Supervisor Password This item indicates if a Supervisor password has been entered for the system Not Installed means a Supervisor password has not been used User Password This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system Not In stalled means that a user password has not been used Change Supervisor Password Select this feature and press Enter to access the submenu and then type in new Supervisor Password User Access Level Available when Supervisor Password is set as above Available options are Full Access grants full User read and write access to the Setup Utility View Only allows access to the Setup Utility but the fields cannot be changed Limited allows only limited fields to be changed such as Date and Time No Access prevents User access to the Setup Utility Change User Password Select this feature and press Enter to access the submenu and then type a new User Password Clear User Pas
79. ring an attack The default is Enabled Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web Sites for more information Simultaneous Multi Threading Available when supported by the CPU Set to Enabled to use the Simultaneous Multi Threading Technology which will result in increased CPU performance The options are Disabled and Enabled Active Processor Cores Set to Enabled to use a processor s Second Core and beyond Please refer to Intel s web site for more information The options are All 1 and 2 Intel EIST Technology EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consump 7 6 Chapter 7 BIOS tion and heat dissipation Please refer to Intel s web site for detailed information The options are Disable Disable GV3 and Enable Enable GV3 Intel amp TurboMode Technology Select Enabled to use the Turbo Mode to boost system performance The options are Enabled and Disabled Intel amp C STATE Tech If enabled C State is set by the system automatically to either C2 C3 or C4 state The options are Disabled and Enabled C State package limit setting If set to Auto the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C State package register The options are Auto C1 C3 C6 and C7 C1 Auto Demotion When enabled the CPU will conditionally demote C3 C6 or C7 requests to C1 based on un core auto demote information The options are Disa
80. rt for remote access and debugging Requirements In order to use Serial Flash for Boot Sector Recovery you will need to meet the following requirements The Target system the system that needs BIOS updates must have a serial port and Serial Flash support embedded in the BIOS image file The Host system should also have a serial port and a terminal program that supports XModem Transfer protocol Hyper Terminal for the Windows operating systems and minicom for Linux FreeSBD etc A Null_modem serial cable How to use Serial Flash for Boot Sector Recovery 15 Connect a Null modem serial cable between the target system and the host System that runs the terminal program Make sure that the new BIOS Image file is accessible for the host system Start the terminal program on the host system and create a new connection Use the following communication parameters for the new connection Bits per second 115200 bits sec Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bit 1 Flow Control None 7 28 Chapter 7 BIOS 4 Power on your system and click the Connect button in the Hyper Terminal AMI FLSH HyperTerminal File Edit view Call BAGGA Help Receive File Capture Text Send Text File Press lt Spa f remote BIOS flash Begin remo Capture to Printer y n y Starting remote flash Upload new BIOS file using Mmodem protocol 558555 The terminal screen will display the following mess
81. rverboard including the locations and functions of connectors headers and jumpers Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the serverboard Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC217HQ R1400BP 2U rack mount server chassis You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring SATA 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 Installing Windows Appendix C System Specifications Preface Notes SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 4 2 1 3 1 5 OIL I anes Serverboard Features PGIExpansioni Slots 2 2 i2 t te erri e Re ed Ethernet POMS ic noia Onboard Controllers Ports rere tm trennt ese 1 3 Graphics Controller c citet aired adr tne 1 3 Other Features xc fate nc E Server Chassis Features inrer rne rre na PERRO EO 1 5 System POWE SATA Subsystem seiseanan tienaan aaa ae EEr TEE E iaaea r ERa rial oM C
82. s PCI Enumeration 256 MB 3 00 3 76 Area 1 PCI Express 256 256 MB 3 00 3 51 MB PCI Enumeration 512 MB 3 00 3 01 Area 2 if needed Aligned on 256 MB boundary VGA Memory 16 MB 2 85 2 85 TSEG 1MB 2 84 2 84 Memory available 2 84 2 84 to OS amp other applications 5 5 Adding PCI Expansion Cards PCI Express Slot The 2026TT HTRF HIBXRF HIBQREF includes four preinstalled riser cards designed specifically for use in the SC217HQ R1400BP 2U rackmount chassis one cards for each node These riser cards support four low profile PCI Express x16 expansion cards to fit inside the chassis PCI Expansion Card Installation A riser card has already been preinstalled into each serverboard Perform the fol lowing steps to add a PCI expansion card 1 Remove the PCI slot shield on the chassis by releasing the locking tab 2 Insert the expansion card into the riser card 3 Secure the expansion card with the locking tab 5 9 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 5 6 Serverboard Details Figure 5 3 X8DTT Series Serverboard Layout Es VGA zi COM L mu ji LES USBO 1 gm JSPK1 a LAN2 LANI Bea gt Ss InfiniBand 29 ES 2 IPMI_LAN 32 connector Winbond InfiniBand an Ken CTRL wecmaso _ sa Bim c 8 LIE ig LANCTRIZ JLPCBO x G 69 o SES 8 JBT1 m s Intel ICHTOR South
83. s wend niente Gein tie e re te dere 7 23 4 bo Boot Configuratio Missean ere er RI ERE 7 24 7 6 Exit Options vis 7 7 BIOS RECOVERY iei cii ot en n Hea ne ran i pa Preterea 7 26 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix B Installing Windows Appendix C System Specifications viii Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview The SuperServer 2026TT HTRF HIBXRF HIBQRF H6RF H6IBXRF H6IBQRF is 2U Twin server comprised of the SC217HQ R1400BP 2U chassis and four X8DTT H E F X8DTT HIBXF X8DTT HIBQF serverboards See the list below for the serverboard included in each server model In addition to the serverboard and chassis various hardware components may have been included with the system as listed below Eight passive CPU heatsinks SNK P0037P Four 8 cm cooling fans FAN 0111L4 Four air shrouds MCP 310 82710 0B e SAS SATA Accessories Twelve hard drive carriers six per node MCP 220 00075 0B One internal HDD backplane BPN SAS 217HQ Four SAS daughter cards 2026TT H6 models only BPN ADP SAS2 H8iR Four SATA daughter cards non H6 models only BPN 827ADP X8 H Four PCI Express riser cards RSC R1U E16R Rackmount rails kit MCP 290 00053 0N One CD containing drivers and utilities SuperServer 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Note These servers do not require the use of SATA cables 2026TT HTRF X8DTT HF serverboard 2026TT HIBXRF X8DTT HIBXF serverboard 2026TT HIBQRF X8
84. should be attached to the rack n multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from it You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more si multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4 Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack 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 2 2 Chapter 2 Server Installation Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch ing them Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the chassis airflow See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections 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 e
85. sis are clear and unobstructed Figure 2 1 Removing the Protective Film Check Ventilation Openings Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the server AN without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating 2 4 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2 4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC217 chassis into a rack unit with the quick release rails provided There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using Note This rail will fit a rack between 26 and 33 5 deep Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of two sections an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself Figure 2 2 Separating the Rack Rails Hall Assembly Separating the Inner and Outer Rails 1 Locate the rail assembly in the chassis packaging Extending the Rails Extend the rail assembly by pulling it outward 3 Press the quick release tab Quick Release Tab 4 Separate the inner rail extension from the outer rail assembly Separating the Inner Rail Extensio
86. st cases the Delete key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen There are a few cases when other keys are used such as F1 F2 etc Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames The left frame displays all the options that can be 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 Supermicro retains the option to include omit or change any of these text messages The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key based navigation system called hot keys Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process These keys include F1 lt F10 gt Enter ESC ar row keys etc Note Options printed in Bold are default settings 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 Del at the appropriate time during system boot 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Starting the Setup Utility Normally the only visible Power On Self Test
87. sword Available only when User Password has been set This item allows you to clear a user password after it has been entered 7 23 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Password Check This item allows you to check a password after it has been entered The options are Setup and Always BIOS SETUP UTILITY gt Boot Device Priority Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enabled the AMI BOIS displays a warning when any program or virus is sues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive The options are Enabled and Disabled 7 5 Boot Configuration Use this feature to configure boot settings gt Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device The settings are 1st boot device 2nd boot device 3rd boot device 4th boot device 5th boot device and Disabled 1st Boot Device USB XXXXXXXXX 2nd Boot Device CD DVD XXXXXXXXX 7 24 Chapter 7 BIOS b Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected i e 1st Drive 2nd Drive 3rd Drive etc 1st Drive SATA XXXXXXXXX gt Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives The settings are 1st boot device 2nd boot device and Disabl
88. the node 2 There are two latches located below the handles at the rear of the node tray Push both of these inward 3 While pushing the latches inward grasp both handles and pull the node from the chassis 4 Perform any service needed to the node in a timely manner 5 Reinstall the node by pushing it into its bay until firmly seated 6 7 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Figure 6 7 Removing a System Node a i Note numbers correspond to the procedural steps as described on the previous page 6 8 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6 6 Installing the Air Shrouds Air Shrouds Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC217 chassis air shroud does not require screws to set up Four identical air shrouds are required one in each serverboard drawer Installing an Air Shroud 1 Confirm that all four fans are in place and working properly 2 Place the first air shroud into the serverboard drawer so that it sits behind the System fans and goes over the top of the serverboard and its components 3 Repeat the procedure for the remaining serverboard drawer 6 7 Power Supply The SuperServer 2026TT HxRF series server has two 1400 watt power supply mod ules to provide redundant power for the system If either of the two power supply modules fail the other module will take the full load and allow the system to continue operation without interruption The LED on the control panel
89. the server and can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover Depending upon your system s configuration your system may have one or more drives already installed If you need to install hard drives please refer to Chapter 6 Checking the Airflow 1 Airflow is provided by four 8 cm PWM fans and for each serverboard one air shroud The system component layout was carefully designed to direct sufficient cooling airflow to the components that generate the most heat Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow generated by the fans Providing Power 1 Plug the power cords from the power supplies unit into a high quality power strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply UPS Finally depress the power on button on the front of the chassis 2 10 Chapter 2 Server Installation Figure 2 6 Removing a Node from the System 2 11 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Notes 2 12 Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 Overview There are LEDs on the control panels and on the hard drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components There are also two buttons on each control panel This chapter expla
90. these items Set the correct configurations accordingly The items included in the submenu are Type Select the type of device connected to the system The options are Not Installed Auto CD DVD and ARMD LBA Large Mode LBA Logical Block Addressing is a method of addressing data on a disk drive In the LBA mode the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB For drive capacities over 137 GB your system must be equipped with a 48 bit LBA mode addressing If not contact your manufacturer or install an ATA 133 IDE controller card that supports 48 bit LBA mode The options are Disabled and Auto Block Multi Sector Transfer Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if Block Mode is not used Block Mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt Select Disabled to allow data to be transferred from and to the device one sector at a time Select Auto to allow data transfer from and to the device occur multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it The options are Auto and Disabled PIO Mode The IDE PIO Programmable Mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller As the PIO mode increases the cycle time decreases The options are Auto 0 1 2 3 and 4 Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined
91. ties needed A user can download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and name the file SUPER ROM for the recovery process to load the file A USB flash device such as a USB Flash Drive a USB CDROM or a USB CDRW device can be used for this purpose 1 Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image the ROM files saved in a root directory into your USB drive 2 While turning the power on press and hold Ctrl and Home at the same time until the USB Access LED Indicator comes on This might take a few seconds 3 Once the USB drive LED is on release the Ctrl and Home keys AMIBIOS will issue beep codes to indicate that the BIOS ROM file is being updated 4 When BIOS flashing is completed the computer will reboot Do not interrupt the flashing process until it is completed Boot Sector Recovery from an IDE CD ROM This process is almost identical to the process of Boot Sector Recovery from a USB device except that the BIOS image file is loaded from a CD ROM Use a CD R or CD RW drive to burn a CD with the BIOS image file in it and name the file SUPER ROM for the recovery process to load the file 7 27 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Boot Sector Recovery from a Serial Port Serial Flash This process also known as Serial Flash allows the user to use a serial port to load a BIOS image for Boot Sector recovery This feature is usually used for embed ded systems that rely on a serial po
92. uring a Halt State The options are Disabled and Enabled Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU If set to Enabled the hardware pre fetcher will pre fetch streams of data and instruc tions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or backward manner to improve CPU performance The options are Disabled and Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Available when supported by the CPU The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Available when supported by the CPU Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions creat ing multiple virtual systems in one physical computer The options are Enabled and Disabled Note If there is any change to this setting you will need to power off and restart the system for the change to take effect Please refer to Intel s web site for detailed information Execute Disable Bit Capability Available when supported by the OS and the CPU Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system du
93. ust 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 server was shipped in should include the rackmount hardware needed to install the system into the rack 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 2 1 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual Choosing a Setup Location Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 725 inches Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and the like This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices accord ing to 2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units A N Warnings and Precautions ZN Rack Precautions 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
94. wer supply which provides power to both serverboards nodes If either power supply failes the other will allow the system to continue to run SATA Subsystem The SC217HQ R1400BP chassis was designed to support 24 SAS SATA hard drives which are hot swappable units There are six hard drives per node in the System Control Panel The SC217HQ R1400BP features four independant control panels Each control panel has LEDs to indicate power on network activity power fail fan fail system overheat conditions and the UID LED for it s own specific node Each control panel also includes a main power button and a UID button Rear I O Panel The SC217HQ R1400BP is a 2U rackmount chassis Its I O panel provides slots for four low profile PCI Express x16 expansion cards four COM ports eight USB ports four VGA ports and eight Gb Ethernet ports See Chapter 6 for details Cooling System The SC217HQ R1400BP chassis has an innovative cooling design that features four 8 cm high performance fans A fan speed control setting in BIOS allows fan speed to be determined by system temperature See Chapter 6 for details 1 5 SUPERSERVER 2026TT HxRF User s Manual 1 4 20 Twin System Notes As a 2U Twin configuration the 2026TT HxRF is a unique server system With four system boards incorporated into a single chassis acting as four separate nodes there are several points you should keep in mind Nodes Each of the four serverboards act as a

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