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2. er 7 1 Starting lopkc i imd 7 1 How To Change the Configuration Data anao orae ora dte Gro anao Seo napuccse 7 1 Starting the Setup Utility 2c accade adio cad eee nr meee utei esuada iiri tede 7 2 PUVA se iet P 7 2 Advanced Setup CONG UE ONS uui acea i ips bata ee nace a tag t re Reo Ra ius 7 4 Security Settings NN E TOT 7 21 Ee Erreur 7 23 Exit ODUOFS ela ibi aep i cn pM aec tcs Me Us eM DI TM USE U E 7 24 7 6 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix B Installing Windows Appendix C System Specifications viii Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 6026T URF is a high end server comprised of two main subsys tems the SC825TQ R720UB 2U server chassis and the X8DTU F dual processor serverboard Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system www supermicro com In addition to the serverboard and chassis various hardware components have been included with the 6026 T URF as listed below One slim DVD ROM drive DVM TEAC 824B One mini IDE to SATA adapter for slim DVD ROM drive CDM PSATA Three 8 cm chassis fans FAN 0094L 4 One SATA cable for DVD ROM drive CBL 0061L Two passive CPU heatsinks SNK P0038P One air shroud MCP 310 28001 0N One riser card RSC R2UU UA3E8 SAS SATA Accessories One SAS S
3. BMC Watch Dog TimeOut Min Sec This option appears if BMC Watch Dog Timer Action above is enabled This is a timed delay in minutes or seconds before a system power down or reset after an operating system failure is detected The options are 5 Min 1 Min 30 Sec and 10 Sec gt DMI Event Log Configuration 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 PCIE Event Log Select Yes to activate and display the PCI Express slot event log The options are Yes and No 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 Change Supervisor Password 7 21 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 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 a new Supervisor Password User Access Level Available when Supervisor Password is set as abov
4. airflow 6 5 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual Figure 6 4 Removing a SAS SATA Drive Carrier Release Button Important All of the drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper cooling airflow Hard Drive Backplane The hard drives plug into a backplane that provides power drive ID and bus termi nation A RAID controller can be used with the backplane to provide data security The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot swap capability of the hard drives The backplane is already preconfigured so no jumper or switch configurations are required 6 6 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup DVD ROM Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD ROM drive bay The 6026T URF accomodates only slim type DVD ROM drives Side mounting brackets are typically needed to mount a slim DVD ROM drive in the server Accessing the Inside of the Chassis 1 Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks you will hear a click 2 Next depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover and at the same time push the cover away from you until it stops You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server 6 7 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 6 5 Power Supply The SuperServer 6026T URF has a 720 watt redundant power supply consis
5. Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors See Figure 5 1 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators Even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cable to simplify their connection The red wire in the ribbon cable plugs into pin 1 of JF1 Connect the other end of the cable to the Control Panel printed circuit board located just behind the system status LEDs in the chassis See the Connector Definitions section in this chapter for details and pin descrip tions of JF1 5 5 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual Figure 5 1 Front Control Panel Header Pins JF1 5 4 I O Ports The I O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification See Figure 5 2 below for the colors and locations of the various I O ports Figure 5 2 Rear Panel I O Ports oo jilli o Rear I O Ports 1 Keyboard 6 COM1 2 PS 2 Mouse 7 VGA Port 3 USBO 8 LAN1 4 USB1 9 LAN2 5 IPMI LAN 10 UID Button Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 5 Installing Memory Note Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage Installing DIMMs 1 Insert the desired number of DIM
6. C1 Auto Demotion When enabled the CPU will conditionally demote C3 C6 or C7 requests to C1 based on un core auto demote information The options are Disabled and Enabled C3 Auto Demotion When enabled the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based on un core auto demote information The options are Disabled and Enabled DCA Technology Select Enabled to use Intel s DCA Direct Cache Access Technology to enhance data transfer efficiency The options are Enabled and Disabled DCA Prefetch Delay A DCA Prefetch is used with TOE components to prefetch data in order to shorten execution cycles and maximize data processing efficiency Prefetching too fre quently can saturate the cache directory and delay necessary cache accesses This feature reduces or increases the frequency the system prefetches data The options are 8 16 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 gt Advanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below gt QPI amp IMC Configuration QuickPath Interconnect QPI is the connection between the CPU and the serverboard s I O hub Use this feature to modify speed and power manage ment settings SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 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 80
7. 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 VGA Enable Disable VGA Enable Disable JPG1 allows you to enable or disable Jumper Settings JPG1 the VGA port The default position Jumper Setting Definition is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA Pins 1 2 Enabled See the table on the right for jumper Pins 2 3 Disabled settings 5 18 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup LAN Enable Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to prelia IPL ij enable or disable the onboard Ether net RJ45 ports LAN1 and LAN2 See the table on the right for jumper set tings The default setting is enabled Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1 2 Enabled Pins 2 3 Disabled Watch Dog Enable Disable JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs Pins 1 2 will cause Watch Dog WD to reset the system if an applica Jumper Settings JWD1 tion hangs Pins 2 3 will generate a non maskable interrupt signal for the application that has hung S
8. dows OS installation After the Windows OS Installation is complete the system will automatically reboot B 1 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual B 2 T Installing the Windows OS for a Non RAID System Insert Microsoft s Windows XP Windows 2003 Windows 2008 Windows Vista 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 OS Setup screen press the Enter key The Windows OS Setup will automatically load all device files and then continue with the OS installation After the Windows OS Installation is complete the system will automatically reboot Insert the Supermicro Setup CD that came with your serverboard into the CD drive during system boot and the main screen will display B 2 Appendix C System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors Single or dual Intel amp 5500 Series processors in LGA1366 sockets Note Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors Chipset Intel 5520 ICH10R chipset BIOS 32 Mb Award SPI Flash ROM Memory Capacity Twelve DIMM sockets supporting up to 96 GB of registered ECC DDR3 1333 1066 800 SDRAM See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details SATA Controller Intel ICH10R on chip controller for six port Serial ATA RAID 0 1 5 and 10 supported Drive Bays Eight hot swap drive bays to house eight
9. 8 pin power connectors on your serverboard for adequate power supply to your system Failure to do so will void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and serverboard NMI Button NMI Button i Pin Definitions JF1 The non maskable interrupt button SD Pin Definition header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1 Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions JF1 The Power LED connection is located Pin Definition on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 Refer to the 15 T table on the right for pin definitions 19 Control 20 Ground Control HDD LED The HDD IDE Hard Disk Drive LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1 Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to display disk activity Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions NIC1 LED The NIC1 Network Interface Control ler LED connection is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1 Attach the NIC1 LED cable to display network activity Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions NIC2 LED The NIC2 Network Interface Control ler LED connection is located on pins 9 and 10 of JF1 Attach the NIC2 LED cable to display network activity Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions Overheat OH Fan Fail PWR Fail UID LED Connect an LED to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warning of chassis overheating or fan failure These pins also work with the front UID indicator which
10. Address Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 8226 3990 Fax 886 2 8226 3991 Web Site www supermicro com tw Technical Support Email support supermicro com tw Tel 886 2 8228 1366 ext 132 or 139 1 6 Chapter 2 Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6026T URF 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 SuperServer 6026T URF 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 SuperServer 6026T URF It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Read the Rack and Server Pre
11. Chapter 7 BIOS 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 PS2 KB MS Wakeup Select Enabled to wakeup the system when you press the PS2 Keyboard or Mouse The options are Enabled and Disabled ACPI Aware O S Select Yes to enable ACPI support for an operating system that supports ACPI Select No to disable ACPI support for an OS that does not support ACPI The op tions are Yes and No ACPI APIC Support Select Enabled to include the ACPI APIC Table Pointer in the RSDT Root System Description Table pointer list The options are Enabled and Disabled 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 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
12. Doctor Ill The Supero Doctor Ill program is a Web based management tool that supports re mote management capability It includes Remote and Local Management tools The local management is called SD III Client The Supero Doctor IIl program included on the CDROM that came with your serverboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system Supero Doctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature system voltages and fan status See the Figure below for a display of the Supero Doctor Ill interface Note The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor Ill is ADMIN AD MIN Note When SuperDoctor III is first installed it adopts the temperature threshold settings that have been set in BIOS Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within Super Doctor as the Super Doctor settings override the BIOS settings To set the BIOS temperature threshold settings again you would first need to uninstall SuperDoctor III Supero Doctor Ill Interface Display Screen Health Information File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ray 8 1 Soy Remote Manage System Info Health Info P Remote Control Configuration Administration Syste u Health Information CPUl Chassis CPU2 Chassis 5 24 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Supero Doctor Ill Interface Display Screen Remote Control E Supero Doctor III Microsoft Internet Explorer Ee File Edit View
13. 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 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual Starting the Setup Utility Normally the only visible Power On Self Test POST routine is the memory test As the memory is being tested press the Delete key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility From the main menu you can access the other setup screens An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen below the copyright message Warning Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS related N 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 Syst
14. Favorites Tools Help Leere La System Info Health Info Performance Remote Control Configuration Administration Systems Managerment R Remote Control Graceful power control Supero Doctor III allows a user to inform the OS to reboot or shut down within a specified time the default is 30 seconds Before the system reboots or shuts down it s allowed to cancel the action Requirements Keep Supero SD3Service Daemon running at all times on this system Provide TCP IP connectivity P trol ower contro B Note SD III Software Revision 1 0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at ftp ftp supermicro com utility Supero Doctor IlIl You can also download SDIII User s Guide at http Awww supermicro com PRODUCT Manuals SDIII UserGuide pdf For Linux we will still recommend Supero Doctor Il 5 25 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual Notes 5 26 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform main tenance on the SC825TQ R720UB chassis For component installation follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered If some steps are unnecessary skip ahead to the step that follows Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver 6 1 Static Sensitive Devices Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage elect
15. Log 7 18 Chapter 7 BIOS 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 com mand 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 IP Address Source This features allows the user to select how an IP address is assigned to a cli ent computer or network device Select DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol to allow a client computer or device obtains an IP address from a DHCP server that manages a pool of IP addresses and network information on a request and grant basis Upon time out or lease expiration the IP address assigned to the client can be reassigned to a new client Select Static Static Allocation to allow the host server to allocate an IP address based on a table containing MAC Address IP Address pairs that are manually entered probably by a network administrator Only clients with a MAC address listed in the MAC IP Address Table will be assigned an IP address The IP Address allocated to the client is on a longer term basis than that assigned by the DHCP mentioned in the other option The options are DHCP and Static IP Address The BIOS will automatically
16. Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 on the serverboard When this LED is on the system is on Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or install ing components See the tables at right for more information 5 21 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup LAN LED Connection Speed Indicator LED Color Definition Off No connection or 10 Mb s Green 100 Mb s Amber 1 Gb s Link Activity LED LED IPMI LAN Activity Indicator LED Settings Color Status Definition Amber Flashing Active IPMI LAN Indicator LED Settings LED Color Definition Off No Connection or 10 Mb s Green 100 Mb s Amber 1 Gb s Onboard PWR LED Indicator LE1 LED Settings LED Color Definition Off System Off Power cable not connected Green System On Green ACPI S1 State Flashing Quickly Green ACPI S3 State Flashing Slowly SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual LE2 The LE2 LED located under SW1 is the UID indicator LED LE2 illuminates when UID is initiated either by the UID button or via IPMI If initiated a second time LE2 will turn off When the LED blinks blue it means the signal was initiated via IPMI If blue continuously it means the UID button initiated it 5 11 SATA Port Connections SATA Ports SATA Port Pin Definitions See the table on the right for isis a pin definitions for the onboard SATA ports i Sime T
17. Overheat Fan Fail sssrinds ias aao Lt re ka pe eer RE E FR Ree Fen versa pela re 3 2 NIG m 3 2 ame neers oe a a EEUM 3 2 ADD eer Er EIER 3 3 uo Ue C 3 3 3 4 Dryve Garrer BEDS iere be Ee mew a dae meo byerce d custo e aaraa CHR ER Pu casey 3 3 Chapter 4 System Safety 4 1 Electrical Safety Precautions uai ira eqs napi cs usi a UA Le pnia EU MU ERE 4 1 4 2 General Safety Precautions ccu ase pisetaae tha raved netanectnns sets prd rb aac eo EEeas Dune bnps 4 2 4 3 ESD PANS ete 4 3 4L Operating Precautions ouo teu eot dalur Goa ipe eod usua a Mese aps i einn DM Ma iu 4 4 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 1 Handling the Serve Ole uso diccuecia deese adiu ulesa dee e loe de dicente 5 1 ifie ono gr ERN 5 1 RYT ACHING ttm 5 1 5 2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ssee 5 2 installing LGAT3B6 PIOBOSSDUIS aieo dui Rena it ee eee ee 5 2 Installing a CPU Heatsink auus re eee eee eee me erro d aiiora 5 4 5 3 Connecting RE s NERONE RUE UR ree ne Fea 5 5 Connecting Data GablBS iu itn drea ko Fais peut du iuto tfta bu E aaan 5 5 Connecting P wer Cables 4 aee niani ois praesens ed Ecuis pnmo M EEEa eE LE ES 5 5 Connecting the Control FAG INE RT RR 5 5 SA WO SPOFISS en Ee TULERIT SUCHE EDUARD Na PEUS 5 6 5 5 Installing Memory ei HE eet a Pea tenaces Era sheeted eu Dee mabey 5 7 5 6 Adding PCI Expans
18. SATA or SAS drives SAS requires optional UIO SAS controller card Peripheral Drive Bays One 1 slim DVD ROM drive Expansion Slots One UIO controller card slot and three PCI Express 2 0 x8 slots for standard size add on cards Serverboard X8DTU F Proprietary form factor Dimensions 12 x 13 05 in 305 x 331 mm C 1 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual Chassis SC825TQ R720UB 2U rackmount Dimensions WxHxD 16 8 x 3 5 x 25 5 in 427 x 89 x 648 mm Weight Gross Bare Bone 57 Ibs 25 9 kg System Cooling Three 8 cm system cooling fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage 100 240V AC auto range Rated Input Current 9A 4A Rated Input Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Efficiency 80 Gold Level Power Supply Rated Output Power 720W Part PWS 721P 1R Rated Output Voltages 12V 59A 5Vsb 4A 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 20 to 95 non condensing Non operating Relative Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions FCC Class A EN 55022 Class A EN 61000 3 2 3 3 CISPR 22 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity EN 55024 CISPR 24 EN 61000 4 2 EN 61000 4 3 EN 61000 4 4 EN 61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4 8 EN 61000 4 11 Safety CSA EN IEC UL 60950 1 Compliant UL or CSA Listed USA and Canada CE Marking Europe Cal
19. URF clean and free of clutter The 6026T URF weighs approximately 57 lbs 25 9 kg when fully loaded When lifting the system two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight Always keep your back straight and lift with your legs Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re moved away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present 4 2 Chapter 4 System Safety e After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made 4 3 ESD Precautions 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 protec
20. and a power on off button RESET Reset Use the reset button to reboot the system This is the main power button which is used to apply or turn off the main system power Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system 3 1 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 3 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the chassis has several LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take SX VIN Power Fail Indicates a power supply module has failed The second power supply module will take the load and keep the system running but the failed module will need to be replaced Refer to Chapter 6 for details on replacing the power supply This LED should be off when the system is operating normally fa Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When on continuously it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly see Chapter 5 This LED will rem
21. chassis without removing the top chassis cover A slim DVD ROM may be preinstalled in your server Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to install a DVD ROM drive to the system 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 three hot swappable 8 cm chassis cooling fans 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 cord s from the power supply unit s into a high quality power strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges It is recom mended that you use an uninterruptible power supply UPS Depress the power on button on the front of the chassis 2 10 Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carri ers 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 the chassis control panel 3 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two buttons located on the front of the chassis a reset button
22. enter the IP address of this machine however it may be over ridden IP addresses are 6 two digit hexadecimal numbers Base 16 0 9 A B C D E F separated by dots i e 00 30 48 D0 D4 60 Subnet Mask This item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection The value of each three digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255 Gateway Address The BIOS will automatically enter the Gateway address of this machine however it may be over ridden IP addresses are 6 two digit hexadecimal numbers Base 16 0 9 A B C D E F separated by dots i e 00 30 48 D0 D4 60 Mac Address The BIOS will automatically enter the Mac address of this machine however it may be over ridden Mac addresses are 6 two digit hexadecimal numbers Base 16 0 9 A B C D E F separated by dots i e 00 30 48 D0 D4 60 7 18 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual SET PEF Configuration PEF Support Select Enabled to enable the function of Platform Event Filter PEF which will interpret BMC events and perform actions based on pre determined settings or traps under IPMI 1 5 specifications Powering the system down or sending an alert when a triggering event is detected The default is Disabled The following will appear if PEF Support is set to Enabled PEF Action Global Control Available if the item PEF Support is enabled These are the different actions based on BMC events The options are Alert Powe
23. is rebuilding When solid on it indicates a SAS drive failure If a drive fails you should be notified by your system management software Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed drives 3 3 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual Notes Chapter 4 System Safety 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 6026T URF from damage Be aware of the locations of the power on off switch on the chassis as well as the room s emergency power off switch disconnection switch or electrical outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then quickly remove power from the system Do not work alone when working with high voltage components Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in stalling main system components such as the serverboard memory modules and floppy drive When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system first and then unplug the power cords of all the power supply units in the system When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is familiar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if neces sary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use e
24. 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 amp 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 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 7 6 Chapter 7 BIOS 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 during a Halt State The options are Disabled and Enabled 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
25. of the fan to unlock and remove the fan and its housing The fan s power connections will automatically detach 3 System power does not need to be shut down since the fans are hot plug gable Installing a New Fan 1 Replace the failed fan with an identical 8 cm 12 volt fan available from Supermicro p n FAN 0094L4 2 Position the new fan into the space vacated by the failed fan previously re moved A click can be heard when the fan is fully installed in place and the power connections are made 3 If the system power is on the hot plug feature will cause the fan to start im mediately upon being connected to its header on the serverboard 6 3 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual Figure 6 2 Removing System Cooling Fans 6 4 Drive Bay Installation Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SAS SATA Drives You do not need to access the inside of the chassis or remove power to replace or swap SAS SATA drives Proceed to the next step for instructions You must use standard 1 high SAS SATA drives in the system Note Refer to the following ftp site for setup guidelines lt ftp ftp supermicro com driver SAS LSI LSI SAS EmbMRAID SWUG pdf and Supermicro s web site for additional inmformation lt http www supermicro com support manuals DVD ROM For installing removing the DVD ROM drive you will need to gain ac cess to the inside of the server by removing the top cover of the chassis Proceed to the DVD ROM I
26. on our website http www supermicro com support manuals ME Mode Select ME Mode Select Closing jumper JP3 allows the user to Jumper Settings JP3 bypass the SPI flash security and allow Jumper Setting Definition the manufacturer to flash the BIOS on Open Normal the production line See the table on Closed the right for jumper settings Manufacture Mode ME Recovery Jumper JP5 allows the user to select the ME Firmware Recovery Mode for ME Recovery Select Jumper Settings JP5 BIOS or firmware recovery When in this mode only essential system func tions will be supported This mode can not be used for online BIOS upgrades See the table on the right for jumper settings Jumper Setting Definition Open Normal Closed ME Recovery 5 20 5 10 Onboard Indicators LAN1 LAN2 LEDs The Ethernet ports located beside the VGA port have two LEDs On each Gigabit 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 func tions associated with the connection speed LED IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs In addition to LAN1 and LANA the X8DTU F has an IPMI Dedicated LAN located on the IO backpanel The amber LED indicates activity while the Link LED may be green amber or off to indicate the speed of the connec tion See the tables at right for more information LE1 An
27. plastic cap at its north and south center edges to remove it from the CPU socket Holding the north amp south edges 5 2 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 1 After removing 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 in spect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that it sits level and j EEEN 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 3 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 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 t
28. qum A Sot m5 pue MCI Fan mE usse Far JZ Notes Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only When LE1 LED is on the onboard power connection is on Make sure to unplug the power cables before removing or installing components IPMI Intelligent Platform Management Interface 2 0 is supported by the X8DTU F For more information on IPMI configuration refer to the Embedded BMC IPMI User Guide http www supermicro com support manuals Warning To provide adequate power to the add on cards installed on the serverboard please connect the UIOP PWR connector to the power supply for these cards to work properly 5 10 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup X8DTU F Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5 9 Jl C1 JI C2 SMB to PCI Exp Slots Open Disabled JP3 ME Mode Select Open Normal JP5 ME Recovery Open Normal JPG1 VGA Enable Disable Pins 1 2 Enabled JPL1 LAN1 2 Enable Disable Pins 1 2 Enabled JPRST1 BMC PHY Reset Enable Disable Open Normal JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1 2 Reset Connector Description COM1 COM2 Serial Port Header FAN 1 8 Chassis CPU Fan Headers IPMB IPMB I C Header for an IPMI Card I SATAO I SATA5 SATA Ports JD1 Onboard Speaker Power LED JF1 Control Panel Connector JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header JOH1 Overheat Warning Header JPIPC Power Supply SMBus C Header JPW1 20 Pin ATX Power Connector JPW2 JPW3 8 pin Processor Power Connectors LA
29. z z z z z z 2 a a a eo m e eo ceo EIE sr LB a a a S a A QPI QPI Port 1 Port 0 Gen2 x16 Bene X 5 n Ports 789 0 Ports 1 20 Intel 82576 PCI E x16 Lane Reversal Intel 5520 RJ45IRJ45 Gen2 x8 Ports 5 6 Ports 3 4 ESI CLINK PCI E x8 SST 25VF016 in x4 Slot Gen2 x8 PCI E x8 sPI Lane Reversal ESI CLINK PCI E Ports 1 6 ae Intel ICH10R Pcj usB sarA LPc usa SATA 0 SIO USB 0 1 BMC SATA 1 USB 2 3 SATA 2 W83527HG USB 4 5 SATA 3 USB 6 7 SATA 4 PS2 KB MS SATA 5 1 5 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 1 4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A Tel 1 408 503 8000 Fax 1 408 503 8008 Email marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support Web Site www supermicro com Europe Address Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Tel 31 0 73 6400390 Fax 31 0 73 6416525 Email sales supermicro nl General Information support 2supermicro nl Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Asia Pacific
30. 0 GT 5 866GT 6 400 GT QPI LOs and L1 This enables the QPI power state to low power LOs and L1 are automatically selected by the serverboard 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 serverboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for redundancy Lockstep The serverboard 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 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 E
31. 3 99 I O APIC 4 Kbytes 3 99 PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3 76 PCI Express 256 MB 256 MB 3 51 PCI Enumeration Area 2 if needed Aligned on 256 MB boundary 512 MB 3 01 VGA Memory TSEG Memory available to System BIOS amp OS applications DIMM Population Table DIMM DIMMs DIMM Type Reg Speeds in MHz Ranks per DIMM Slots per Populated Registered any combination Channel per Channel SR Single Rank DRzDual Rank QR Quad Rank Reg DDR3 ECC 800 1066 1333 SR or DR Reg DDR3 ECC 800 1066 QR Reg DDR3 ECC 800 1066 Mixing SR DR Reg DDR3 ECC 800 Mixing SR DR QR Figure 5 3 Installing DIMM into Slot To Install Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place Pay attention to the alignment notch at Y Front View the bottom To Remove Use your thumbs to Note Notch should align i b with the receptive key gently pus e release Release Tab point on the slot Release Tab tabs near both ends of the module This should release it from the slot Top View of DDR3 Slot 5 8 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 6 Adding PCI Expansion Cards PCI Expansion Slots One riser card is used to support PCI expansion cards in the system The RSC R2UU UA3E8 riser card can support one UIO card and three full height full length PCI Express x8 expansion cards Installing a PCI Add on Card 1 Release the locking tab that corresponds to the slot you
32. ATA backplane BPN SAS 825TQ Two iPass to SATA cables CBL 0188L Eight drive carriers MCP 220 00001 01 One rackmount kit MCP 290 00053 0N One CD containing drivers and utilities SuperServer 6026 T URF User s Manual 1 1 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 1 2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6026T URF lies the X8DTU F a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel 5520 North Bridge ICH10R South Bridge chipset Below are the main features of the X8DTU F See Figure 1 1 for a block diagram of the chipset Processors The X8DTU F supports single or dual two Intel amp 5500 Series processors in LGA1366 sockets Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors www supermicro com Memory The X8DTU F has twelve 240 pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 96 GB of registered ECC DDR3 1333 1066 800 SDRAM Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory UIO The X8DTU F is a specially designed serverboard that features Supermicro s UIO Universal I O technology UIO serverboards have a PCI Express x8 slot that can support any one of several types of UIO card types to add SAS ports additional LAN ports etc to the serverboard This allows the user to tailor the serverboard to their own needs Note the server does not come with a UIO card installed Serial ATA An on chip ICH10R SATA controller is integrated into the X8DTU F to provide a six port 3 Gb se
33. 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 amp 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 during an attack The default is Enabled Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web Sites for
34. Fan8 FAN1 through FAN6 are for chassis system fans while FAN7 and FAN8 are used to CPU heatsink fans Their speed is controlled via Thermal Management with a BIOS setting See the table on the right for pin definitions Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 Attach the appropriate cable to inform you of a chassis intrusion Serial Port Pin Definitions COM1 COM2 Pin Definition Definition 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD IS 4 DTR RI 5 Ground NC Note Pin 10 is included on the header but not on the port NC indicates no connection Fan Header Pin Definitions FAN1 8 Pin Definition Ground Black E 2 12V Red 3 Tachometer 4 PWM Control Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions JL1 Pin Definition 1 Intrusion Input 2 Ground SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual Power LED Speaker On the JD1 header pins 1 3 are for a power LED and pins 4 7 are for an external speaker See the table on the right for speaker pin definitions Note The speaker connector pins are for use with an external speaker If you wish to use the onboard speaker you should close pins 6 7 with a jumper ATX PS 2 Keyboard and PS 2 Mouse Ports The ATX PS 2 keyboard and the PS 2 mouse ports are located beside the USB ports See the table on the right for pin definitions Overheat LED Connect an LED to the JOH1 header to provide warning of a c
35. Ms into the memory slots starting with slot P1 DIMM14A For best performance install memory modules of the same type and same speed in the slots as indicated in the tables below 2 Insert each DIMM vertically into its slot Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incorrectly see Figure 5 5 3 Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot Repeat for all modules Memory Support The X8DTU F supports up to 96 GB of registered ECC DDR3 1333 1066 800 SDRAM in 12 slots RDIMM modules are supported Notes Memory speed support depends on the type of CPU used Due to OS limita tions some operating systems may not show more than 4 GB of memory Due to Branco ranch Branch Low now rome seme _ rancho mme ernen somme reo rebmen reomu Memory Population for Optimal Performance With Two CPUS Installed SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual memory allocation to system devices memory remaining available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used The reduction in memory availability is disproportional Refer to the Memory Availability Table below for details Possible System Memory Allocation amp Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining 4 GB Total System Memory Firmware Hub flash memory System BIOS 3 99 Local APIC 3 99 Area Reserved for the chipset
36. N1 2 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Ports IPMI_LAN IPMI 2 0 Dedicated LAN T SGPIO 1 T SGPIO 2 Serial General Purpose Input Output Headers UIOP UIO Card Power Supply Header USBO 1 USB6 USB7 USB2 3 USB4 5 LED LE1 LE2 Universal Serial Bus USB Ports Universal Serial Bus USB Headers Description Onboard Standby PWR warning LED Indicator Unit Identification UID LED 5 11 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 5 8 Connector Definitions ATX Power 20 pin Connector Pin Definitions JPW1 ATX Power Connector Pin Definition Pin 3 Definition 11 PS On 1 Ground The primary ATX power supply con nector meets the SSI EPS 12V speci 12 5V8B 2 Ground fication Make sure that the orientation JI ME EIU Dern of the connector is correct See the 14 Ground 4 Ground table on the right for pin definitions 15 Grund 5 Ground 16 ncz 6 NCI 17 1 o tev 18 av e tv 19 av o tay 20 12v io sev Processor Power Connectors JPW2 and JPW3 must also be con nected to the power supply to provide power for the processor s See the table on the right for pin definitions Processor Power Pin Definitions JPW2 JPW3 Definition Pins 1 through 4 Ground 12V 5 through 8 Warning To prevent damage to your power supply or serverboard please use a power supply that contains a 20 pin and two 8 pin power connec N tors Be sure to connect these power connectors to the 20 pin and the two
37. R 6026T URF User s Manual Notes Appendix B Installing Windows Appendix B Installing 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 il Installing the Windows OS for a RAID System Insert Microsoft s Windows XP 2003 2008 Vista Setup CD in the CD driver and the system will start booting up from CD Press the lt F6 gt key when the message Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver displays When the Windows OS Setup screen appears press S to specify additional device s Insert the driver diskette Intel AA RAID Windows XP 2003 2008 Vista Driver for ICH10R into the floppy drive and press the lt Enter gt key Choose the Intel R ICH10R SATA RAID Controller from the list indicated in the Windows OS 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 so at this time Once all devices are specified press the Enter key to continue with the installation From the Windows OS Setup screen press the Enter key The Windows OS Setup will automatically load all device files and then continue the Win
38. SUPERO SUPERSERVER 6026T URF CUUUUUUUUUUUUUU f UCCUUUUUUUUUUUU B00 Gk AO CIE EE E OOOOOCOOOOOOCOCOOQ 600 999000 OOCOOOOOOCOCOOCOOCO atatatatatatatatatatata Cn UU USER S MANUAL 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 if any and documentation may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any medium or machine without p
39. XP Pin Definition TXN Ground RXN RXP N o oc fF WO PD Ground 5 22 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 12 Installing Software After the hardware has been installed you should first install the operating system and then the drivers The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your serverboard amp SUPERMICRO X8DTU Motherboard Drivers amp Tools WinXP xi Intel 5500 5520 Chipset INF files SUPERMICR Drivers amp Tools a lo Matrox G200e Graphics Driver Intel 5520 Chipset X8DTU Intel Matrix Storage Manager Adaptec Storage Manager Intel PRO Network Connections Drivers 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 paper to view the readme files for each item Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item from top to the bottom one at a time After installing each item you must re boot the system before moving on to the next item on the list The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD 5 23 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual E Supero Doctor III Microsoft Internet Explorer Supero
40. ain flashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists ES NIC1 Indicates network activity on the LAN1 port when flashing ae NIC2 Indicates network activity on the LAN2 port when flashing 3 2 Chapter 3 System Interface g HDD On the SuperServer 6026T URF this LED indicates hard drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing c A4 up Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating 3 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Each drive carrier has two LEDs SATA Drives Green When illuminated the green LED on the SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives e Red When this LED flashes it indicates the drive is rebuilding When solid on it indicates a SATA drive failure If a drive fails you should be notified by your system management software Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed drives SAS Drives e Green When illuminated the green LED on the drive carrier indicates the SAS drive is powered on If this LED is not lit it means no power is being provided for the drive Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed drives e Red When this LED flashes it indicates the drive
41. ase you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense 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 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 reproductive harm Manual Revision 1 0 Release Date May 18 2009 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 2009 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 pro vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6026T URF Instal lation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only The SuperServer 6026T URF is a high end server based on the SC825TQ R720UB 2U rackmount chassis and the X8DTU F dual processor serverboard Man
42. c SATA subsystem which is RAID 0 1 5 and 10 supported The SATA drives are hot swappable units Note You must have RAID set up to enable the hot swap capability of the SATA drives Documentation on RAID setup guidelines can be found on our web site Onboard Controllers Ports The color coded I O ports include one COM port a VGA monitor port two USB 2 0 ports PS 2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction Graphics Controller The X8DTU F features an integrated Matrox G200eW graphics chip which includes 8 MB of DDR2 memory Other Features Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni tors auto switching voltage regulators chassis and CPU overheat sensors virus protection and BIOS rescue 1 3 Server Chassis Features The 6026T URF is built upon the SC825TQ R720UB chassis Details on the chassis and on servicing procedures can be found in Chapter 6 The following is a general outline of the main features of the chassis System Power The SC825TQ R720UB features a redundant 720W power supply consisting of two power modules The system does not need to be shut down when replacing or removing a single power supply module Hard Drive Subsystem The SC825TQ R720UB chassis was designed to support eight hot swap SATA or SAS hard drives Requires UIO controller card not included with system Note A SAS or SATA UIO card must be installed t
43. cautions in the next section 2 3 Preparing for Setup The box the SuperServer 6026T URF was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need 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 Choosing a Setup Location Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 725 inches and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing 2 1 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and the like This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccording to 2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units N Warnings and Precautions N 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 n single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack In multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure the rack is stable before extendi
44. dd on card installed in the slot The options are x4x4x4x4 XAx4x8 x8x4x4 x8x8 and x16 as shown in the table below Slot SXB1 Width This feature allows the user to change the link width of a PCI slot as specified in order to support a riser or add on card installed in the slot The options are x4x4x4x4 x4x4x8 x8x4x4 x8x8 and x16 Active State Power Management Select Enabled to use the power management for signal transactions between the PCI Express LO and L1 Links Select Enabled to configure PCI Exp LO and L1 Link power states The options are Disabled and Enabled 7 10 Chapter 7 BIOS USB Functions This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be en abled The Options are Disabled 2 USB ports 4 USB ports 6 USB ports 8 Ports 10 Ports and 12 USB ports USB 2 0 Controller This item indicates if the onboard USB 2 0 controller is activated The default set ting is Enabled 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 serverboard and vise versa The settings are Disabled Enabled and Auto 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 co
45. e 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 in a new User Password Clear User Password Available only when User Password has been set This item allows you to clear a user password after it has been entered Password Check This item allows you to check a password after it has been entered The options are Setup and Always Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enabled the AMI BIOS 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 22 Chapter 7 BIOS 7 5 Boot Configuration Use this feature to configure boot settings gt Boot Device Priority 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 b Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all a
46. 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 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 7 9 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual providing the user with greater reliability security and availability in networking and data sharing The options are Enabled and Disabled SR IOV Supported Select Enabled to enable Single Root I O Virtualization SR IOV support which works in conjunction with the Intel Virtualization Technology and allow multiple op erating systems running simultaneously within a single computer via natively share PCI Express devices in order to enhance network connectivity and performance The options are Enabled and Disabled NUMA Support Select Enabled to use the feature of Non Uniform Memory Access to improve CPU performance The options are Enabled and Disabled Intel I OAT The Intel I OAT I O Acceleration Technology significantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements freeing resources for more other tasks The options are Disabled and Enabled Slot SXB2 SXB3 Width This feature allows the user to change the link width of a PCI slot as specified in order to support a riser or a
47. ee the table PIE did on the right for jumper settings Watch Open Disabled Dog must also be enabled in BIOS Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1 2 Reset Note When enabled the user needs to write their own application software to disable the Watch Dog Timer VGA Enable Disable VGA Enable Disable Jumper Settings JPG1 JPG1 allows you to enable or disable E the VGA port The default position is on Pins 1 2 Enabled pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA See the Pins 2 3 Disabled table on the right for jumper settings Pns28 Disabiea Jumper Setting Definition SMB to PCI Express Slots C to PCI Exp Jumper Settings Jl C1 2 Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus FC to the PCI Express slots The default setting is Open to disable the connection See the table on the right for jumper settings Jumper Setting Definition Closed Enabled Open Disabled SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual BMC PHY Reset Jumper JPRST1 allow the user to reset the Winbond WPCM450 BMC Base eee eee Jumper Setting Definition board Management Controller chip and the PHY chip The default is set dun Reset BMC amp PHY to Open for normal operation See the Open Normall table on the right for jumper settings Note For more information on IPMI configuration instructions please refer to the Embedded Winbond BMC IPMI user guide posted
48. elect 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 to send commands from a remote console Available 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 N 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 7 14 Chapter 7 BIOS The options are e 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 s
49. em 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 Key in new values through the keyboard and press lt Enter gt Press the lt Tab gt key to move between fields The date must be entered in Day MM DD YY format The time is entered in HH MM SS format Note The time is in the 24 hour format For example 5 30 P M appears as 17 30 00 Chapter 7 BIOS AMI BIOS Version This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system Build Date This item displays the date when this BIOS was complete Processor The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of the processor used in your system e CPU Type This item displays the type of CPU used in the serverboard 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 System Memory This displays the size of memory available in the system e Populated Size This item displays the populated memory size detected by the BIOS Available Size This item displays the memory size that is available for use SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 7 3 Advanced Setup Configu
50. entilation 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 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 1 Fan 8 Reading This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces Fan 1 through Fan 8 Fan Speed Control Modes 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 912V to disable the fan speed control function and allow the onboard fans to constantly run at the full speed 12V The Options are Disabled Full Speed 4 pin Server 4 pin Workstation 4 pin Quiet and 4 pin Super Quiet Voltage Monitoring CPU1 Vcore CPU2 Vcore 1 5V 5V 5VSB 12V 12V 3 3Vcc 3 3VSB VBAT and Vtt gt ACPI Configuration Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI power management settings for your system 7 16
51. etting 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 the CPU and system fans additional time needed for CPU and system cooling In both the alarms above please take immediate action as shown below CPU 1 Temperature CPU 2 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 CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures Celsius Fahren heit 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 serverboard can read This Temperature Threshold or Temperature Tolerance has been assigned at the factory and is the baseline on which the serverboard takes action during different CPU temperature conditions i e by increasing CPU Fan speed triggering the Overheat Alarm etc Since CPUs can have different Tem perature Tolerances the installed CPU can now send information to the serverboard 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 conditio
52. hassis overheat ing condition See the table on the right for pin definitions SGPIO The two headers labeled T SGPIO 1 and T SGPIO 2 are for SGPIO Se rial General Purpose Input Output SGPIO supports serial link interfaces for onboard SATA and SAS ports Con nect the appropriate cables from the backplane to the SGPIO1 and SGPIO2 headers to utilize SATA SAS manage ment functions on your system 5 16 Speaker Connector Pin Definitions JD1 Pin Function Definition 4 Speaker data red wire Key No connection Key Speaker data PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 Data Nc Ground vcc Clock Overheat LED Pin Definitions JOH1 Pin Definition 1 fey 2 OH Active SGPIO Headers Pin Definitions T SGPIO 1 T SGPIO 2 Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 C a Nc 3 Ground 4 Data 5 Load 6 Ground 7 NC e nc Note NC indicates no connection Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Power SMB PC Connector PWR SMB Pin Definitions JPI C The Power System Management Bus IPC header JPI C is used to moni Pin Definition 1 Clock tor the power supply fan and system g B t temperatures See the table on the icd right for pin definitions 3 pete 4 Ground 5 3 3V IPMB FC Pin E IPMB A System Management Bus header Pin Definition for the IPMI slot is located at IPMB 1 Data Connect the a
53. he 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 0 1 SCREW NO 4 SCREW holes are aligned with those on o the preinstalled heatsink reten tion mechanism 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 ED Q NO 3 SCREW 0 2 SCREW 5 Add the two remaining screws then finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws Removing the Heatsink 1 Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the serverboard in the sequence as show in the picture above 2 Hold the heatsink and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU Do not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink 3 Once the heatsink is loose remove it from the CPU socket 4 Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before you re install a heatsink Note see Chapter 6 for details on installing the air shroud 5 4 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 3 Co
54. he rack itself Installing the Inner Rail Extension The SC825 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections inner rails and inner rail extensions The inner rails are pre attached to the chassis and do not interfere with normal use of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack The inner rail extension is attached to the inner rail to mount the chassis in the rack Installing the Inner Rails 1 Place the inner rail extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chassis with the rail extension holes Make sure the extension faces outward just like the pre attached inner rail 2 Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis 3 Secure the chassis with 2 screws as illustrated Repeat steps for the other inner rail extension 2 4 Chapter 2 Server Installation Figure 2 1 Separating the Rack Rails aD Rail Assembly Separating the Inner and Outer Rails 1 Locate the rail assembly in the chassis packaging Extending the Rails 2 Extend the rail assembly by pulling it outward 3 Press the quick release tab Quick 4 Separate the inner rail extension from Release Tab the outer rail assembly Separating the Inner Rail Extension 2 5 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual eS i y NS 4e o PU Figure 2 2 Assembling the Outer Rails Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the rack and hold the chassis in p
55. he two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server Checking the Components and Setup 1 You may have one or two processors already installed into the serverboard Each processor needs its own heat sink See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor and heat sink installation Your 6026T URF 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 If desired you can install add on cards to the system 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 Also make sure that no cables are positioned in front of the fans See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections 2 8 Chapter 2 Server Installation Figure 2 3 Accessing the Inside of the System 2 9 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 2 6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS SATA drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made Checking the Drives T All drives are accessable from the front of the server For servicing the DVD ROM you will need to remove the top chassis cover The hard drives can be installed and removed from the front of the
56. ifornia 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 2 Appendix C System Specifications Notes C 3 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF 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 C 4
57. info gt IPMI Configuration X8DTU F 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 whole For more information on the IPMI specifications please visit Intel s website at www intel com IPMI Firmware Version This item displays the current IPMI Firmware Version 7 17 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual Status of BMC Working The Baseboard Management Controller BMC manages the interface between system management software and platform hardware This item displays the status of the current BMC controller gt View BMC System Event Log This feature displays the BMC System Event Log SEL It shows the total number 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 Event Timestamp Generator ID Event Message Format User Event Sensor Type Event Sensor Number Event Dir Type Event Data Clear BMC System Event Log Clear BMC System Log Select OK and press the Enter key to clear the BMC system log Select Cancel to keep the BMC System log The options are OK and Cancel Caution Any cleared information is unrecoverable Make absolutely sure that you no longer need any data stored in the log before clearing the BMC Event
58. ion CSf Saudi cene actas i ote ai ocala decade der 5 9 b Serverboard Details uocari ette esperu oueienn Doa iiae rau daa Ea ENDENE 5 10 X DTU F Quick Referente mtisica peser eia a reir E E EErEE Kairie 5 11 5 8 Connector Definitions RET 5 12 S9 Jumper Setting tete 5 18 510 Onboard IndiealorS n ioa iso eee anaa E EE 5 21 5 11 SATA S cupere Ro Id ee ee en ee ee Per en reer er ee ee 5 22 vii SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 5 12 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 installing SUVA Ocenione cece aga a a aai 5 23 Supero Doctor eee neiaa Eaa H S 5 24 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup t nsu BD UIEES mea mee ee RP ee PRP co I eec ee 6 1 ETS ANOS M M 6 1 MT PACKING lied se nee ies ede teretes o REIR UR EORR Seed 6 1 Control ae MNT a 6 2 cir D 6 3 System Fan AM cC 6 3 Replacing System Fans MERE ENNO m 6 3 Drive Bay Installation Removal uiui iens tai ee netta bans eu paa Sue pac pesas In R rp PamERSe 6 4 Accessing the Drive Bays e etr err x era Henna sacr uad 6 4 SAS SATA Drive US et US cans uod ees clnes theese puede tenta sedet nsu ane E ped Cac tassi oebbenas 6 5 prends a 6 6 DVD ROM Installatigrisu uc aactor aaa 6 7 Power SUED seid opio dada dL AM EA AE Cd 6 8 Power S pply FallUrG C 6 8 Removing Replacing the Power Supply sssseeessseesseeesssrrsseerrrreerrreerennssrnee 6 8 Chapter 7 BIOS Jaiirsrel roiojo C E
59. issi m pcs ca center ec atic aaien eiiieaen iar anei aae aaa 2 1 Preparing for Setups sisses senape ase su edle vu SEET en tre ee reer er 2 1 Saree yle Geo og leo eri fo MN nae 2 1 i e T aE 2 2 Server PreOquilglS icai oai es erp acd s gna ions a i tu a aE A dera Ld DIE 2 2 Rack Mounting Considerations sherri te atari e cene etin sae dor iuae od de tinta eode 2 3 Ambient Operating Temperature esseseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeen nennen 2 3 Reduced AiflOW cass sees rea ae ne esc a as cases cress cee nea dU Ro aiT STENY 2 3 IMIOC Mani a O AGING ees 2 3 yendo qi 2 3 Reliable Ground sieren 2 3 Installing the System into a Rack iu neto toe ite dicebas eio Rabe Mie bu 2 4 Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails eeeeseesseessse 2 4 Installing the Inner Rail Extension ssseeee m 2 4 Outer Rack a Fo RE 2 6 Checking the Serverboard Setup tesserae tentat nn hen E Ee nRiiES 2 8 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ppl aede epe unb quss dtu Rodas ta orca E E bSpdU RIA 2 10 vi Table of Contents Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 GIU case 3 1 3 2 Control Panel Buttons qua ee eee ore ee Verte ere ene eee Veer ree ever er 3 1 PROS OU occtc TT EE 3 1 POWOD c 3 1 3 3 G ntrol Panel LEDS mr 3 2 OWEN elites ERE 3 2
60. lace The outer rails for the SC825 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack 1 Secure the back end of the outer rail to the rack using the screws provided Press the button where the two outer rails are joined to retract the smaller outer rail Hang the hooks of the rails onto the rack holes and if desired use screws to secure the front of the outer rail onto the rack Repeat steps 1 3 for the remaining outer rail 2 6 Chapter 2 Server Installation Figure 2 3 Installing the Rack Rails Installing the Chassis into a Rack d Extend the outer rails as illustrated above Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack Slide the inner rails into the outer rails keeping the pressure even on both sides When the chassis has been pushed completely into the rack it should click into the locked position Optional screws may be used to secure the to hold the front of the chassis to the rack 2 7 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 2 5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6026T URF in the rack you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made Accessing the inside of the System 1 First grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks you will hear a click Next depress t
61. n handling it is static protected 5 1 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 5 2 Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor avoid placing direct pressure on the label N area of the fan Also do not place the serverboard on a conductive surface 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 Socket Clip Load Plate the load plate Hold the
62. nabled If Enabled the following items will appear 7 8 Chapter 7 BIOS Hysteresis Temperature This feature is available when Closed Loop is enabled 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 59C 3 0 C and 6 0 C Guardband Temperature This feature is available when Closed Loop is enabled This is the temperature which applies to the DIMM temperature threshold Each step is in 0 5 C 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
63. navailable Select 3F8 IRQA 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 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 The options for Serial Port2 are Disabled 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 and 2E8 IRQ3 gt Remote Access Configuration Remote Access This allows the user to enable the Remote Access feature The options are Dis abled 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 7 13 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 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 Terminal Type This feature allows the user to s
64. ng a component from the rack You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more si multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable Server Precautions e Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4 e 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 aregulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow any hot plug drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them e Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling 2 2 Chapter 2 Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient tempera ture Tmra Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a
65. nnecting Cables Now that the processors are installed the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard These include the data ribbon cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfigured systems to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back If you need to disconnect any of these cables you should take care to reroute them as they were originally after reconnecting them make sure the red wires connect to the pin 1 locations If you are configuring the system keep the airflow in mind when routing the cables The following data cables with their connector locations noted should be connect ed See the serverboard layout diagram in this chapter for connector locations e DVD ROM drive cable SATA4 e SAS cables connect to optional UIO SAS controller card e Control Panel cable JF1 see next page Connecting Power Cables The X8DTU F has a 20 pin primary power supply connector designated JPW1 for connection to the ATX power supply Connect the appropriate connector from the power supply to JPW1 to supply power to the serverboard See the Connector Definitions section in this chapter for power connector pin definitions In addition your power supply must be connected to the 8 pin Processor Power connectors at JPW2 and JPW3
66. ns 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 25 C The CPU Temperature feature will display the CPU temperature status as detected by the BIOS Low This level is considered as the normal operating state The CPU temperature is well below the CPU Temperature Tolerance The serverboard 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 serverboard 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 7 15 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 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 User intervention If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated take action immediately by checking the system fans chassis v
67. nstallation section later in this chapter for instructions Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup SAS SATA Drive Installation These drives are mounted in carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis The carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drives For this reason even empty carriers without hard drives installed must remain in the chassis Note SAS drives are supported only with a SAS UIO controller card installed Mounting a SAS SATA Drive in a Drive Carrier 1 To add a new SAS SATA drive 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 Installing Removing Hot swap SAS SATA Drives 1 Push the release button located beside the drive s LEDs 2 Swing the handle fully out and use it to pull the drive carrier straight out see Figure 6 4 Note Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot plug ca pability of the drives Figure 6 3 Mounting a SAS SATA Drive in a Carrier Use caution when working around the backplane Do not touch N the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the holes which aid in proper airflow Important Regardless of how many hard drives are installed all drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper
68. ntrolled to the OS controlled The options are Disabled and Enabled gt IDE Floppy Configuration When this submenu is selected the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE or Floppy 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 When 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 SATA 2 Configuration Available when the option IDE is selected Selecting Enhanced will set SATA 2 to native SATA mode The options are Disabled and Enhanced ICH RAID Code Base 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 Tru SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual SATA AHCI 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 program mers only IDE Detect Timeou
69. o support SAS or SATA drives Front Control Panel The control panel on the SuperServer 6026T URF provides you with system monitor ing and control LEDs indicate system power HDD activity network activity system overheat and power supply failure A main power button and a system reset button are also included In addition two USB ports have been incorporated into the control panel to provide front side USB access l O Backplane The SC825TQ R720UB is an ATX form factor chassis designed to be used in a 2U rackmount configuration The I O backplane provides four standard size add on card slots one COM port a VGA port two USB 2 0 ports PS 2 mouse and keyboard ports a dedicated IPMI LAN port and two gigabit Ethernet ports 1 3 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual Cooling System The SC825TQ R720UB chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes three 8 cm hot plug system cooling fans located in the middle section of the chassis An air shroud channels the airflow from the system fans to efficiently cool the processor area of the system The power supply module also includes a cooling fan 1 4 Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1 1 Intel 5520 ICH10R Chipset System Block Diagram Note This is a general block diagram Please see Chapter 5 for details
70. ons are NMI and SMI 7 12 Chapter 7 BIOS PCI E Slot from SXB1 PCI E Slot from SXB2 PCI E Slot from SXB3 Select Enabled to enable PCI E SXB1 slot PCI E SXB2 slot or PCI E SXB3 slot It can also enable Option ROMs to boot computer using a network interface from these slots SXB1 a x16 slot can be configured into two x8 slots SXB2 a x8 slot can be configured into two x4 slots The options are Enabled and Disabled Onboard LAN Option ROM Select Select iSCSI to use iSCSI Option ROMs to boot the computing using a network device Select iSCSI to use PXE Option ROMs to boot the computing using a network device The options are iSCSI and PXE Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 or LAN2 Option ROM This is to boot the computer using a network interface The options are Enabled and Disabled gt Super IO Device Configuration Uart 2 of Hermon as Available on X8DTU F Only Select COM to configure the onboard COM 2 port as a normal serial port Select SOL to configure the onboard COM 2 port as a virtual COM port for SOL use The options are SOL and COM 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 u
71. ppropriate cable here 2 Ground to use the IPMB I C connection on 3 Clock your system 4 No Connection UID Buttons There are two Unit Identification UID buttons on the serverboard The Front Panel UID Switch connects to pin 13 of JF1 The Rear UID Switch SW1 is located next to LAN2 Pushing the UID switch on the Front Control Panel will illuminate both the Rear UID and the Control Panel UID indicators Push the either switch again to turn off both in dicators These UID indicators provide easy identification of a system that may be in need of service LAN1 2 Ethernet Ports Two Ethernet ports designated LAN1 and LAN2 are located beside the VGA port on the I O backplane These ports accept RJ45 type cables 5 17 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 5 9 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard jumpers Gan be used Saint OSE to choose between optional settings Pins Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the ee connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed cir cuit board See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2 Refer to the serverboard layout page for jumper locations Jumper Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS and will also clear any passwords
72. r Down Reset System Power Cycle OEM Action Diagnostic Interface Alert Startup Delay Available if the item PEF Support is enabled This feature inserts a delay during startup for PEF alerts The options are En abled and Disabled PEF Alert Startup Delay Available if Alert Startup Delay is enabled This sets the pre determined time to delay PEF alerts after system power ups and resets Refer to Table 24 6 of the IPMI 1 5 Specification for more information at www intel com The options are No Delay 30 sec 60 sec 1 5 min 2 0 min Startup Delay Available if the item PEF Support is enabled This feature enables or disables startup delay The options are Enabled and Disabled PEF Startup Delay Available if the item Startup Delay is enabled This sets the pre determined time to delay PEF after system power ups and resets Refer to Table 24 6 of the IPMI 1 5 Specification for more information at www intel com The options are No Delay 30 sec 60 sec 1 5 min 2 0 min Event Message for PEF Action Available if the item PEF Support is enabled This enables of disables Event Messages for PEF action Refer to Table 24 6 of the IPMI 1 5 Specification for more information at www intel com The options are Disabled and Enabled BMC Watch Dog Timer Action Allows the BMC to reset or power down the system if the operating system hangs or crashes The options are Disabled Reset System Power Down Power Cycle 7 20 Chapter 7 BIOS
73. 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 6026T URF User s Manual 2 A Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SC825 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 t
74. rations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit Enter to access the submenu items gt BOOT Feature 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 Enabled 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 PS 2 Mouse Support Select Enabled to enable PS 2 Mouse support Select Auto to enable the onboard PS 2 mouse when a PS 2 mouse is detected The options are Enable Disabled and Auto 7 4 Chapter 7 BIOS 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 Hit Del Message Display This feature displays Press DEL to run Setup during POST The options are Enabled and Disabled Watch Dog Function If enabled the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive for more than 5 minutes The options are Enabled and Disabled Restore on AC Power Lo
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76. rol panel located on the front of the chassis must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify the connection Connect the cable from JF1 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 See Chapter 3 for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons Details on JF1 can be found in Chapter 5 6 2 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6 3 System Fans Three 8 cm hot swap fans provide the cooling for the system It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components See Figure 6 2 System Fan Failure Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via a BIOS setting If a fan fails the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the overheat fan fail LED on the control panel will turn on Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same type and model the system can continue to run with a failed fan Remove the top chassis cover while the system is still running to determine which of the fans has failed Replacing System Fans Removing a Fan 1 Remove the chassis cover 2 Press the tabs on the sides
77. ronic 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 damage Precautions Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge e Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard add on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage When unpacking the board make sure the person handling it is static protected 6 1 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual Figure 6 1 Front and Rear Chassis Views
78. s from the Exit menu and press lt Enter gt 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 Defaults from the Exit menu and press lt Enter gt The Fail Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability but not for maximum performance 7 24 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 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 Memory error No memory detected in the beep system 8 beeps Display memory Video adapter missing or with read write error faulty memory 1 continuous beep System Overheat 1 continuous beep with the with the front panel front panel OH LED on OH LED on A 1 SUPERSERVE
79. ss 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 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 gt Processor and Clock Options This submenu allows the user to configure the Processor and Clock settings CPU Ratio Select Manual to manually configure the CPU Ratio Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically configure the CPU Ratio The options are Auto and Manual 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 7 5 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual Hardware Prefetcher
80. t 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 gt PCI PnP Configuration 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 PCle IO Performance This feature allows the user to configure PCI E slot settings to enhance perfor mance The default setting is 128MB PCI SERR Function PCI SERR System Error is for reporting address parity errors or any other fatal system errors It is shared among all PCI devices The options are Disabled and Enabled PCI SERR Signal Type Available when PCI SERR Function is enabled System Monitoring Interface SMI and Non Maskable Interrupt NMI are different signal interfaces in the serverboard that handles system errors The opti
81. t your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use e 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 e 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 4 3 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 4 4 Operating Precautions A Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6026T URF is operating to assure proper cooling Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed Figure 4 1 Installing the Onboard Battery LITHIUM BATTERY LITHIUM BATTERY OR BATTERY HOLDER e J BATTERY HOLDER NS 4 4 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks
82. the AC power cord back into the unit 6 8 Chapter 7 BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7 1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DTU F The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated This chapter de scribes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Ultility screens press the Delete key while the system is booting up Note In most cases the Delete key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen There are a few cases when other keys are used such as F1 F2 etc Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames The left frame displays all the options that can be 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
83. the system This button pin Detiatone ED can also be configured to function Pin Definition as a suspend button see the Power 1 PW ON Button Mode setting in BIOS To turn off the power when set to suspend mode depress the button for at least 4 seconds Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions Ground Universal serial BUS Pors Pin Definitions USB0 1 USB6 7 Two Universal Serial Bus ports are l Ping Definton located on the I O backplane USBO 1 45V is the bottom connector and USB1 is 2 PO the top connector Two Type A ports 3 PO USB6 and USB7 are also included 4 Graund on the serverboard see board layout 5 N A for locations See the table on the right for pin definitions Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Universal Serial Bus Headers Four additional USB headers USB2 3 Universal Serial Bus Headers Pin Definitions USB2 3 USB4 5 and USB4 5 are included on the Pin Defintion Pin Definition serverboard These may be used for 1 45V 1 45V front side access A USB cable not 2 PO 2 PO included is needed for the connec 3 PO 3 PO tion See the table on the right for pin Tae ee 4 Ground definitions 5 E 5 NC Serial Ports The COM serial port is located on the IO backplane COM2 is a header on the serverboard see serverboard layout for location See the table on the right for pin definitions Fan Headers The X8DTU F has eight headers designated Fan1 through
84. ting of two power modules Each power supply module has an auto switching capabil ity which enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V 240V input voltage Power Supply Failure 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 PWR Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced Replace ment 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 You do not need to shut down the system to replace a power supply unit The backup power supply module will keep the system up and running while you replace the failed hot swap unit Replace with the same model see part number in the Ap pendix which can be ordered directly from Supermicro Removing the Power Supply 1 First unplug the AC power cord from the failed power supply module 2 Depress the locking tab on the power supply module 3 Use the handle to pull it straight out with the rounded handle Installing a New Power Supply 1 Replace the failed hot swap unit with another identical power supply unit 2 Push the new power supply unit into the power bay until you hear a click 3 Secure the locking tab on the unit 4 Finish by plugging
85. to the X8DTU F serverboard connect the data and power cables and install add on cards All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter Remember to close the chas sis completely when you have finished working on the serverboard to protect and cool the system sufficiently 5 1 Handling the Serverboard Static electrical discharge can damage electronic components To prevent damage to printed circuit boards it is important to handle them very carefully see Chapter 4 Also note that the size and weight of the serverboard can cause it to bend if handled improperly which may result in damage To prevent the serverboard from bending keep one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from static discharge Precautions Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge e Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard add on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage When unpacking the board make sure the perso
86. ual 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 X8DTU F serverboard and the SC825TQ R720UB chassis Chapter 2 Server Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6026 T URF into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system If your server was ordered without processor and memory components this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation Chapter 3 System Interface Refer here for details on the system interface which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system 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 6026 T URF SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DTU F serverboard including the locations and functions of connections headers and jumpers Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the serverboard Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC825TQ R720UB ser
87. vailable 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 Disabled 1st Drive USB XXXXXXXXX 2nd Drive 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 23 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 7 6 Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit screen Save Changes and Exit 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 lt Enter gt 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 lt Enter gt Discard Changes Select this option and press lt Enter gt to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature select Load Optimal Default
88. ver chassis You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring SAS 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 6026T URF User s Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 OVEIVIOW e a a E E E T 1 1 Serverboard Features cccccccccceceececeeeeeeceeeecneaeeeeeeeeececeeaeeeeeeeeessesesieaeeeeess 1 2 lioe pm E IE 1 2 Mp 1 2 UO REVENDEURS TENET ERN 1 2 Sanal ATA AE 1 2 Onboard Controllers POrS sc eee tla ae i den iaaii 1 2 Graphics Controller MN I RU 1 3 Other Features eca M E 1 3 Server Chassis Features c eite terii aa Yee IR a a EE 1 3 BSD POWGT Login dace dieere didi ol ete eat e decedent 1 3 Hard Drive SSS YSU 1 3 Front Control Panel 2 5 er dirae a bend ara a araa aa AAi 1 3 ECHBSENDIIDBS enne ey oe canne ueste tac tones alere pede ere 1 3 Cooling cipe E 1 4 Contacting edle is inp err P 1 6 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 OVENI OW uoce ea Eo eed e AA LM DUM MEM DM D IA LUE 2 1 Unpacking the System s
89. will activate as either a solid or flashing blue LED depending on whether the LED was activated via IPMI or the UID button Refer to the tables on the right for pin definitions and status indicators Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup HDD LED Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 18 Vcc 14 HD Active NIC1 LED Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 11 Vcc Ground NIC2 LED Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 9 Vcc Ground Universal Info LED Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 7 Vcc Control Red LED Indications State Indication Solid Overheat Blinking fast Fan Fail Blinking slow Power Fail Blue LED Indications State Indication Solid UID via Button Blinking UID via IPMI 5 13 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual POWEE TALEE Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1 Refer Pin Definition to the table on the right for pin defini 5 Vcc tions Reset Button i Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo Pin Definitions JF1 cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1 Attach Ping Definition it to the hardware reset switch on the 3 computer case Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions Reset Ground Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1 Mo mentarily contacting both pins will power on off
90. wish to populate 2 Insert the expansion card into the riser card pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card 5 9 SUPERSERVER 6026T URF User s Manual 5 7 Serverboard Details Fang CPU2 o P2 DIMM3A Figure 5 4 SUPER X8DTU F Layout not drawn to scale KB MS fa 2a e P2 DIMM3B vov P2 DIMM2A USBOM P2 DIMM2B IPMI LAN P2 DIMM1A P2 DIMM1B s SUPER X8DTU F Fant Pun LANI OP1 DIMM1B OP1 DIMM1A uw OP1 DIMM2B o OP DIMM2A B 5 up H Re Button o 2 OP1 DIMM3B A Le aar 2 6 92 pL o 2 OP1 DIMM3A o CA vs moo oy 7339535 SXBAPCHE20x8 E 1 g gE gR g EJ n UloP J SXB1 PCI Express 20 x16 SXB3 PCI Express 2 0 x8 x4 slot 5 5 4 5 F1 LEt mao TOM Intel 15520 North Bridge q JPRST W C aumummm 5 HI sr F3 cPLD ED JPB H En i F ma pa Intel mmm ELS JPG1 ICH10R BMC CTRL South Bridge USB2 3 JLPC1 coo mooo BIOS 2
91. xtreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been 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 6026T URF User s Manual 4 2 Serverboard Battery CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down which will reverse its polarites see Figure 4 1 This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions DVD ROM Laser CAUTION this server may have come equipped with a DVD ROM drive To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation exposure do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon ventional way Mainboard replaceable soldered in fuses Self resetting PTC Positive Tempera ture Coefficient fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service technicians only The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one replaced Contact technical support for details and support General Safety Precautions A Follow these rules to ensure general safety Keep the area around the 6026T

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