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2. essseesssesees 2 4 Locking FAS RE 2 4 The Inner Rail Extensiols cr t i ener 2 5 Outer Rack Rails Attaching the Outer Rack Rails to the Rack sssssssse 2 7 vi Table of Contents Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 GU nanea sno ENES A A SEEE 3 1 3 2 Control Panel Buttons 3 3 3 4 Chapter 4 System Safety 4 1 Electrical Safety PrecautionDs cairn trt ee everest 4 1 4 2 General Safety Precautions 4 3 ESD Precautions nrc rre ri FP Pier E P er EE a ER ERR ER 4 3 4 4 Operating Precautioris cem aceto d e eese cete ves San io red dae 4 4 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 1 Handling the ServerbOard n pee tinet ere cepere 5 1 PRECAUTIONS nnonser anneanne rE Ee E AANEEN Eaa ae TA AERES 5 1 WN PACKING fee rere rete o seas Pri t ne A 5 1 5 2 Installing the Processor and Heatsink installing ari EGA2011 ProCeSSOF iate nde cet ees 5 2 Installing a CPU Heatsink Removing the Healsink a nanc rre crier reete eaae e cie Ee dep 5 3 Connecting Cables isis science rm eos ce eon ERR Y Rede aS Connecting Data Cables dote oec oe erue Connecting Power Cables Connecting the Control Parel 2 1 2 rette Eae decane MEMINI 5 5 Installing MEMORY aree Lee e e Led 96 Addn pes Bl Or 79 NE TORRE TERES 5 7 Servernboard Details pen de eap tne aeolian X9DRW 3LN4F X9DRW 3TF Quick Reference 58 Co
3. 5 28 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Supero Doctor Ill Interface Display Screen Remote Control Supero Doctor III Microsoft Internet Explorer Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Siper SUDer SOUT UE em Remote Management System Info Health Info 1 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 Power control el Note SD III Software Revision 1 0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at ftp ftp supermicro com utility Supero Doctor lll You can also download SDIII User s Guide at http www supermicro com manuals other SDIIl User Guide pdf For Linux we will still recommend Supero Doctor II 5 29 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Notes 5 30 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte nance on the SC219 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 next step Tools Required The only tool you will n
4. Wake on LAN Select enabled to wake the system with a magic packet The options are En abled and Disabled Blink LEDs This feature allows the user to specify the duration for LEDs to blink The range is from 0 15 seconds PORT CONFIGURATION INFORMATION This section displays the following port information e UEFI Driver Adapter PBA Chip Type PCI Device ID PCI Bus Device Function Link Status Factory MAC Address Alternate MAC Address 7 24 Chapter 7 BIOS 7 4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings 2011 American Megatrends Inc Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings Enabling Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS System Management BIOS Event Logging during system boot The options are Enabled and Disabled Runtime Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support Runtime Error Logging The options are Enabled and Disabled Memory Correctable Error Threshold This feature allows the user to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors The default setting is 10 PCI Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support error event logging for PCI slots The options are Enabled and Disabled SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase the SMBIOS System Management BIOS Event Log which i
5. Slide the chassis inner rails into the rack outer rails keeping the pressure even on both sides It may be necessary to depress the locking tabs when inserting the rails When the server has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click into the locked position If necessary insert and tighten the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack 2 8 Chapter 2 Server Installation Figure 2 5 Securing the Chassis to the Rack 2 9 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Notes 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 hard drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take 3 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis These are in order from left to right a reset button and a power on off button Reset The reset button reboots the system Power The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system Turning off system power with this bu
6. 1 2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT lies the XSDRW 3LN4F X9DRW 3TF a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel C606 chipset Below are the main features of the serverboard See Figure 1 1 for a block diagram of the chipset Processors The X9DRW 3LN4F X9DRW 3TF supports single or dual Intel E5 2600 Series processors in LGA2011 sockets Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors www supermicro com Memory The X9DRW 3LN4F X9DRW 3TF has 24 memory sockets that can support up to 768 GB of ECC registered DDR3 1333 1066 800 RDIMMs or up to 192 GB of unbuffered DDR3 1333 1066 800 UDIMMs Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory Onboard SAS A SAS controller is integrated into the chipset and provides eight SAS ports The hot swap SAS drives are connected to a backplane that provides power bus ter mination and configuration settings RAID O 1 5 6 10 50 and 60 is supported Onboard Serial ATA A SATA controller is integrated into the chipset to provide a six port SATA sub system Two of the ports support SATA 3 0 and four support SATA 2 0 see Chapter 5 for details RAID 0 1 5 and 10 is supported The SATA drives are hot swappable units Rear I O 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 one dedicated IPMI LAN port and four gigabit Ethernet
7. 45V 11 12V 24 COM 12 33V Processor Power Connectors 12V 8 Pin Power Connector JPW2 and JPW3 must also be con Pin Definitions Pins Definition nected to the power supply to provide power for the processor s See the Timeen Cievne table on the right for pin definitions S Inrough e 12V 12V 4 pin Power 4 pin Power Connectors Gohiector Pin Definitions JPWA should also be connected to Pins Definition the power supply See the table on AD ee the right for pin definitions 3 4 OV Warning To prevent damage to your power supply or serverboard please use a power supply that contains a 24 pin and two 8 pin power connec AN tors Be sure to connect these power connectors to the 20 pin and the two 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 The non maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1 Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions HDD LED UID Switch The HDD LED UID switch connec tions are located on pins 13 14 of JF1 Attach an LED cable to display HDD activity This connection can also be used as a front panel UID Unit Identi fier switch The UID L
8. E N 71 3 95 Hr EE 3 a BL Ek 8 3 2 2 z z s s A Ae alsls E ow i oo E ei s ie ES EE 3 a 000000000000 000000000008 Notes Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only 5 12 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup X9DRW 3LN4F X9DRW 3TF Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Section 5 9 JPC1 SMB to PCI E Slots Pins 2 3 Normal JI C2 JPB1 BMC Enable Disable Pins 1 2 Enabled JPG1 VGA Enable Disable Pins 1 2 Enabled JPL1 LAN1 LAN2 Enable Disable Pins 1 2 Enabled JPL2 LAN3 LAN4 Enable Disable Pins 1 2 Enabled JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1 2 Reset Connector Description COM1 COM2 Backplane COM Port1 Front Accessible COM2 Header FAN1 5 FANA CPU System Fan Headers I SATA 0 5 Intel SB SATA Ports 0 5 JF1 Front Panel Control Header JF2 LAN 3 4 Link Activity LED Indicators JIPMB1 4 pin External BMC I C Header for IPMI Card JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header JOH1 Overheat Fan Fail LED Header JPFC1 Power Supply SMBbus l C Header JPW1 ATX 24 Pin Power Connector JPW2 JPWS3 12V 8 Pin Power Connectors JPWA 12V 4 Pin Power Connector JRK1 RAIDKey JSD1 SATA DOM Device On Module Power Connector JSTBY1 Standby Power Header JTPM1 TPM Trusted Platform Module Port 80
9. Control Panel SATA Drive Bays 4 Power Supplies IPMI LAN USB Ports VGA Port PCI Expansion Slots w riser card io g Woes D f DOCOO D d poog im E LAE LE ponon imi MIC ze PI SEDE IO e j EDO LEER a CIC BOCK 2 We xut boo DUE 7 poo ir s E CERNANA EU ME i Mouse Keyboard Ports COM1 Port 1G Ethernet Ports 10G Ethernet Ports Note the 10G Ethernet ports are included on the 2027R N3RFT only 6 2 Control Panel The control 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 These wires have been bundled together as a ribbon cable to simplify the connection Connect the cable from JF1 on the serverboard to the appropriate header on 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
10. P Chipset Configuration P North Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge P Integrated IO Configuration Intel VT d Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I O VT d by reporting the I O device assignments to the VWM Virtual Working Memory through the DMAR ACPI Tables This feature offers fully protected I O resource sharing across Intel platforms providing greater reliability security and availability in networking and data sharing The options are Enabled and Disabled Data Direct I O Select Enabled to enable Intel I OAT I O Acceleration Technology which sig nificantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements and freeing the system resource for other tasks The options are Disabled and Enabled DCA Support Select Enabled to use Intel s DCA Direct Cache Access Technology to improve data transfer efficiency The options are Enabled and Disabled IIO 1 PCle Port Bifurcation Control This submenu configures the following IO PCle Port Bifurcation Control settings for IIO 1 PCle ports to determine how the available PCI Express lanes to be distributed between the PCI Exp Root Ports IOU2 PCIe Port This feature allows the user to set the bus speed between the IOU2 and the PCI Exp port The options are xAx4x4x4 x4x4x8 x8x4x4 x8x8 x16 Auto 7 10 Chapter 7 BIOS IOU3 PCIe Port This feature allows
11. Cougar Point BO stepping and beyond The options are Enabled and Disabled Port 0 5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot plug support for a particular port which will allow the user to change a hardware component or device without shutting down the system The options are Enabled and Disabled Staggered Spin Up Select Enabled to enable Staggered Spin up support to prevent excessive power consumption caused by multiple HDDs spinning up simultaneously The options are Enabled and Disabled 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual RAID Mode The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected Port 0 5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot plug support for the particular port The options are Enabled and Disabled P SCU Storage Control Unit Configuration Storage Controller Unit Select Enabled to enable PCH SCU storage devices The options are Disabled and Enabled OnChip SCU Option ROM Select Enabled to support the onboard SCU Option ROM to boot up the system via a storage device The options are Disabled and Enabled SCU Port 0 SCU Port 7 The AMI BIOS will automatically detect the onboard SCU devices and display the status of each SCU device as detected P PCle PCI PnP Configuration PCI ROM Priority Use this feature to select the Option ROM to boot the system when there are mul tiple Option ROMs available in the system The options are EFI Compatible ROM and Legacy ROM PCI Latency T
12. DDR3 1600 and Force SPD 7 12 Chapter 7 BIOS Channel Interleaving This feature selects from the different channel interleaving methods The options are Auto 1 Way 2 Way 3 Way and 4 Way Rank Interleaving This feature allows the user to select a rank memory interleaving method The options are Auto 1 Way 2 Way 4 Way and 8 Way Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor the original source When this item is set to Enabled the IO hub will read and write back one cache line every 16K cycles if there is no delay caused by internal processing By using this method roughly 64 GB of memory behind the IO hub will be scrubbed every day The options are Enabled and Disabled Demand Scrub Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors found on a memory module When the CPU or I O issues a demand read command and the read data from memory turns out to be a correctable error the error is corrected and sent to the requestor the original Source Memory is updated as well Select Enabled to use Demand Scrubbing for ECC memory correction The options are Enabled and Disabled Data Scrambling Select Enabled to enable data scrambling to ensure data security and integrity The options are Disabled and Enabled Device Tagging Select Enabled to support device
13. Event Timer HPET that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real time Clock RTC does in synchronizing multimedia streams providing smooth playback reducing the de pendency on other timestamp calculation devices such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc tion embedded in the CPU The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer The options are Enabled and Disabled P Trusted Computing Available when a TPM device is detected by the BIOS Configuration TPM Support Select Enabled on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to enable TPM support to improve data integrity and network security The options are Enabled and Disabled TPM State Select Enabled to enable TPM security settings to improve data integrity and network security The options are Disabled and Enabled Pending Operation This item displays the status of a pending operation Current Status Information This item displays the information regarding the current TPM status TPM Enable Status This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently enabled or disabled TPM Active Status This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently ac tive or deactivated 7 22 Chapter 7 BIOS TPM Owner Status This item displays the status of TPM Ownership gt Intel TXT LT SX Configuration Intel TXT LT SX Hardware Support This feature
14. FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Super Micro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ ment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause harmful interference with radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials This Perchlorate warn ing applies only to products containing CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See w
15. KB Mouse Keyboard Mouse LAN1 2 G bit Ethernet LAN Ports 1 2 LAN3 4 1 GB X9DRW 3LN4F 10 GB X9DRW 3TF Ports IPMI LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN Port SAS 0 3 4 7 SAS Ports 0 3 4 7 Quick Reference table continued on next page 5 13 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual SP1 Onboard Buzzer Internal Speaker SXB1A 1B 1C SMC Proprietary WIO_L Left Add On Card Slot SXB2 SMC Proprietary WIO_R Right Add On Card Slot T SGPIO 1 2 Serial Link General Purpose IO Headers J17 J18 USB 0 1 Rear I O USB 0 1 Ports USB 2 3 4 5 Front Accessible USB 2 3 4 5 Headers USB 6 Front Panel Type A USB 6 Port UID Switch UID Unit Identifier Switch JUID1 VGA1 2 Rear I O VGA Port 1 Front Panel VGA Port2 LED Description State Status LE1 Standby PWR LED Green On SB Power On LE2 UID LED Blue On Windows OS Unit Identified Blinking Linux LEM1 BMC Heartbeat LED Green Blinking Normal 5 14 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 8 Connector Definitions ATX Power 24 pin Connector Pin Definitions ATX Power Connector Pin Definition Pin Definition gt 13 3 3V 1 3 3V The primary ATX power supply con 14 12V 2 3 3V nector meets the SSI EPS 12V speci 15 COM 3 OM fication Make sure that the orientation c of the connector is correct See the 46 PSZON 4 i54 table on the right for pin definitions iy Gell 2 EON 18 COM 6 5V 19 COM 7 COM 20 Res NC 8 PWR OK 21 45V 9 5VSB 22 45V 10 12V 23
16. QR S LR ECC DDR3 1066 QR Note All channels in a system will run at the fastest common frequency 5 10 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 6 Adding PCI Cards PCI Expansion Slots Riser cards installed to the system allow you to add PCI expansion cards see below The 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT can support the use of two standard size full height two low profile and two full height half length expansion cards with pre installed riser cards PCI Card Installation Before installing a PCI add on card make sure you power off the system first Begin by removing the top chassis cover Two riser cards should be pre installed into the System Remove the screws that secure the riser cards to the rear of the chassis then lift the riser card assembly from the chassis Insert the PCI card into the riser card slot pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card note that the add on card attaches to the riser card with a single screw After the card has been installed reinsert the riser card back into the expansion slot on the board then secure it with the same screws you removed previously Finish by replacing the chassis cover Riser Card Support Riser Card Expansion Card Supported RSC R2UW 2bE8R 2x low profile PCI E x8 cards RSC R2UW 2b 16 2E8 2x standard PCI E x16 cards 2x standard PCI E x8 cards
17. State ACPI C3 to the operating system CPU C7 State is a processor specific low C State The options are Enabled and Disabled Package C State limit Available when Power Technology is set to Custom This feature allows the user to set the limit on the C State package register The options are CO C2 C6 and No Limit Energy Performance Bias This setting allows the user to adjust the fan speed based on performance maxi mum cooling or energy efficiency maximum energy savings The options are Performance Balanced Performance Balanced Energy and Energy Efficient Factory Long Duration Power Limit This item displays the power limit set by the manufacturer during which long duration power is maintained Long Duration Power Limit This item displays the power limit set by the user during which long duration power is maintained Factory Long Duration Maintained Available when Power Technology is set to Custom This item displays the period of time set by the manufacturer during which long duration power is maintained Long Duration Maintained This item displays the period of time during which long duration power is main tained Recommended Short Duration Power This item displays the short duration power settings recommended by the manufacturer 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Short Duration Power Limit This item displays the time period during which short duration power is main tained
18. Supt P rS 7 2 7 3 Advanced Setup Configurations cccccccceeeeeeeceeeseeneeeeeeeneeeeeeaaeeeesennneeees 7 4 TE zii iuto P 7 25 FEMME 7 27 oM T C E 7 29 CE Uu EE 7 30 4 8 Save SEXII a n aA teneram imr eh M n red de Ves eoa 7 31 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix B System Specifications viii Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview The SuperServer 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT is a high end server comprised of two main subsystems the SC219A R920WB 2U server chassis and the XODRW 3LN4F X9DRW 3TF 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 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT as listed below Four 8 cm high performance fans FAN 0126L4 One air shroud MCP 310 29002 0N e Two passive CPU heatsinks SNK P0048PSC Riser Cards see Section 5 6 for details One RSC R2UW 2E16 2E8 One RSC R2UW 2E8R e SAS SATA Accessories One SAS backplane BPN SAS 213A Four iPass to iPass cables CBL 0281L Sixteen drive carriers MCP 220 00047 0B One rackmount kit MCP 290 00053 0N One CD containing drivers and utilities SuperServer 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual 1 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual
19. The options are Enabled and Disabled The default setting for COM1 is Disabled and for COM2 is Enabled P Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer which is the remote computer used by the user Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Con sole Redirection Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set Select VT100 to add color and function key support Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Char acter Set Select VT UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes The options are ANSI VT100 VT100 and VT UTF8 Bits Per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines The options are 9600 19200 38400 57600 and 115200 bits per second Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection The options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0 and the number of 1 s in data bits is even Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0 and the number of 1 s in data bits is odd Select None if you do not want to send
20. There are a few cases when other keys are used such as F3 F4 etc Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames The left frame displays all the options that can be configured Grayed out options cannot be configured Options in blue can be configured by the user The right frame displays the key legend Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message When an option is selected in the left frame it is highlighted in white Often a text message will accompany it Note The AMI BIOS has default text messages built in The manufacturer retains the option to include omit or change any of these text mes sages The AMI BIOS Setup utility uses a key based navigation system called hot keys Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during setup navigation These keys include F3 F4 Enter lt ESC gt arrow keys etc f Note 1 Options printed in Bold are default settings Note 2 F3 is used to load optimal default settings F4 is used to save the settings and exit the setup utility 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual 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 F2 at the appropriate time during system boot Note For AM
21. a parity bit with your data bits 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual in transmission Select Mark to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent with your data bits The options are None Even Odd Mark and Space Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used The options are 1 and 2 Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow Send a Stop signal to stop send ing data when the receiving buffer is full Send a Start signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty The options are None and Hardware RTS CTS VT UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI VT100 terminals The options are Enabled and Disabled Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server The options are Disabled and Enabled Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended terminal resolution support The options are Dis abled and Enabled Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support The options are 80x24 and 80x25
22. can be ordered directly from Supermicro The power supply units have a hot swap capability meaning you can replace the failed unit without powering down the system Removing the Power Supply 1 Determine which power supply needs to be replaced and unplug the AC power cord to that module 2 Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated to re lease the power module from the chassis 3 While holding down the release tab pull the power supply out using the handle provided on the power module 4 Replace the failed power module with the same model power supply 5 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until the tab clicks into the locked position 6 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and the replacment power mod ule will automatically power up 6 9 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Figure 6 7 Removing the Power Supply Release Tab Chapter 7 BIOS 7 1 Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the XODRW 3LNAF X9DRW 3TF It also provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens press the Del key while the system is booting up Note In most cases the Del key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup Screen
23. location of the release tab which will allow the outer rail extension to be separated from the outer rail Do not release it at this time If released simply depress the release tab and slide the outer rail extension back into the outer rail Repeat steps 1 3 for the second outer rail 2 6 Chapter 2 Server Installation Figure 2 3 Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Attaching the Outer Rack Rails to the Rack The outer rails attach to the rack and allow easy access to the chassis Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack 1 Press the button to retract the outer rail extensions 2 Hang the hooks of the front portion of the outer rail onto the slots of the rack If necessary use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack as illustrated above 3 Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots of the rack Use screws as shown in step two to secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the remaining outer rail 2 7 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Figure 2 4 Installing into a Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Confirm that the inner rails A and rail extensions B are properly installed Confirm that the outer rails C and outer rail extensions D are correctly installed on the rack Line chassis inner rails with the front of the rack outer rails
24. right for pin definitions 5 26 SATA Port Pin Definitions Pin o GO gt W NM Definition Ground TXP TXN Ground RXN RXP Ground SAS Port Pin Definitions Pin o mc F OON Definition Ground TXP TXN Ground RXN RXP Ground 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 S SUPERMICRO X9DRW 3LN4F X9DRW 3TF Motherboard Drivers amp Tools X9DRW 3TF Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise B Intel Chipset INF files SUPERMICR B Matrox G200e Graphics Driver Drivers amp Tools a Mictoreli Net Franee K ORONA Intel C600 Chipset X9DRW 3LNF LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager Intel PRO Network Connections Drivers Trusted Platform Module Driver Optional SUPERMICRO SuperDoctor III SUPERMICRO Computer Inc Build driver diskettes and manuals Browse CD T 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 y
25. section in Chapter 5 for details SAS Controller Intel chipset based SAS controller for eight SAS ports which supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 and 60 SATA Controller Intel chipset based SATA controller for six port SATA which supports RAID 0 1 5 and 10 Two SATA 3 0 and four SATA 2 0 ports Drive Bays Sixteen 2 5 hot swap drive bays to house SAS or SATA drives One 5 25 drive bay Expansion Slots Two PCI E 3 0 x16 and two PCI E 3 0 x8 cards w RSC R2UW 2E16 2bE8 O P riser and two low profile PCI E 3 0 x8 low profile cards w RSC R2UW E8R O P riser B 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Serverboard 2027R N3RF4 X9ODRW 3LN4F Proprietary form factor 2027R N3RFT X9DRW 3TF Proprietary form factor Dimensions 16 5 x 12 8 in 419 x 325 mm Chassis SC219A R920U 2U rackmount Dimensions WxHxD 17 2 x 3 5 x 26 93 in 437 x 89 x 684 mm Weight Gross Weight 52 Ibs 23 6 kg System Cooling Four 8 cm high performance fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage 100 240V AC auto range Rated Input Current 13 4A max Rated Input Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power 920W Part PWS 920P 1R Rated Output Voltages 12V 75A 5Vsb 4A Operating Environment Operating Temperature 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Non operating Temperature 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Operating Relative Humidity 8 to 90 non condensing Non operatin
26. that handles the boot disk function When this item is set to Enabled the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will capture Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks If this item is set to Disabled the ROM BIOS of the host adap tors will not capture Interrupt 19 and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices The options are Enabled and Disabled Power Configuration 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 Power Button Function If this feature is set to Instant Off the system will power off immediately as soon as the user presses the power button If this feature is set to 4 Seconds Override the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer The options are Instant Off and 4 Seconds Override Restore on AC Power Loss Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage Select Stay Off for the System power to remain off after a power loss Select Power On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last state before a power loss The options are Power On Stay Off and Last State CPU Configuration This submenu displays the information of the CPU as detected by the BIOS It also allows the use
27. the system before installing or removing a DVD ROM drive Removing Installing a Drive 1 With the chassis cover removed unplug the power and data cables from the drive you want to remove 2 Locate the locking tab at the rear of the drive It will be on the left side of the drive when viewed from the front of the chassis 3 Pull the tab away from the drive and push the drive unit out the front of the chassis 4 Add a new drive by following this procedure in reverse order You may hear a faint click of the locking tab when the drive is fully inserted 5 Remember to reconnect the data and power cables to the drive before replac ing the chassis cover and restoring power to the system 6 8 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6 4 Power Supply The SuperServer 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT has a 920 watt redundant power supply consisting of two power modules Each power supply module has an auto switching capability which enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V 240V input voltage An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating 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 Replacement units
28. 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 pre installed If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard pro cessors system memory etc please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing specific components 2 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT 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 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section 2 3 Preparing for Setup The box the 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT 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 sect
29. this server may have come equipped with a DVD ROM drive To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation exposure do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon ventional way Mainboard replaceable soldered in fuses Self resetting PTC Positive Tempera ture Coefficient fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service technicians only The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one replaced Contact technical support for details and support 4 2 General Safety Precautions A Follow these rules to ensure general safety Keep the area around the system clean and free of clutter The 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT weighs approximately 52 Ibs 23 6 kg When lifting the system two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight Always keep your back straight and lift with your legs Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re moved away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan 4 2 Chapter 4 System Safety Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed cir
30. to provide warnings il of chassis overheating and fan failure This LED will blink when a fan failure occurs Refer to the tables on right for pin definitions State Message Solid Overheat Blinking Fan Fail 5 18 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup TPM Header Port 80 TPM Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module Port 80 A Pin Definition Pin Definition header is located at JTPM1 to provide 1 LCLK 2 GND TPM support and Port 80 connection 3 LFRAME 4 lt KEY gt Use this header to enhance system 5 LRESET 6 5V X performance and data SPURS S66 7 LABS A AD MIS table on the right for pin defini mu TEEYSS tions 41 LADO 12 GND 13 SMB_CLK4 14 SMB DAT4 15 3V DUAL 16 SERIRQ 17 GND 18 CLKRUN X 19 LPCPD 20 LDRQ X Standby PWR Standby Power Header Pin bennigas The Standby Power header is located Pin Definition at JSTBY1 See the table on the right 1 5V Standby for pin definitions You must also 2 Ground have a cable to use this feature 3 Wake up PWR SMB Power SMB lC Connector Pin Definitions Pin Definition Power System Management Bus I C cmm JOCI connector at JPI C1 monitors power mcs ata supply fan and system temperatures See the table on the right for pin 2 PWR Fail definitions 4 Ground 5 3 3V IPMB Header IPMB Pin Definitions A System Management Bus header Pin De
31. 1 acu 2 HANS Labs activities Refer to the table on the 3 LAN3 Activity 4 LAN3 Link right for pin definitions Note The NIC LED connections for LAN Ports 1 2 are located on JF1 5 20 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Unit Identifier Switch The UID Switch is located next to the 10G LAN 4 port on the backplane The rear UID LED LE2 is located next to the UID Switch The Front Panel UID LED is located at Pins 7 8 UID Switch of the Front Control Panel at JF1 Pin Definition Connect a cable to Pin 8 on JF1 1 Ground for Front Panel UID LED indication 2 Ground When you press the UID switch 3 Button In both Rear UID LED and Front Panel 4 Ground UID LED Indicators will be turned on Press the UID switch again to turn M off both LED Indicators These UID Indicators provide easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service Bir Color State OS Status Blue On Windows OS Unit Identified Linux OS Unit Identified Note UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the serverboard For more information on IPMI please refer to the IPMI User s Guide posted on our Website http www supermicro com Ethernet Ports Two Gb LAN ports LAN1 2 and two 10Gb LAN ports LAN3 4 are located on the I O backplane to provide Eth ernet connections LAN3 LAN4 ports support 1 Gb LAN connections on the 3LN4F and 10 Gb LAN connections on the 3
32. 2 52 Supermicro X9DRW 3LN4F X9DRW 3TF Version This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system Build Date This item displays the date that the BIOS Setup utility was built Memory Information Total Memory This displays the amount of memory that is available in the system 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual 7 3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced and press Enter to access the following submenu items k CPU Configuration b Boot Features Quiet Boot This feature allows the user to select bootup screen display between POST mes sages and the OEM logo Select Disabled to display the POST messages Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages The op tions are Enabled and Disabled AddOn ROM Display Mode Use this item to set the display mode for the Option ROM Select Keep Current to use the current AddOn ROM Display setting Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display mode set by the system BIOS The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current Bootup Num Lock Use this feature to set the Power on state for the Numlock key The options are Off and On Wait For F1 If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the F1 key is pressed if an error occurs The options are Disabled and Enabled 7 4 Chapter 7 BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt
33. ATA ports provide four J 45V 1 5V 1 5V front accessible USB connections 2 PO 2 PO USB 2 3 USB 4 5 A Type A connec m 3 PO 3 PO tor USB 6 also supports front panel F p 4 Ground 4 Ground USB connections Cables are not z RR 5 NC 5 Key included See the tables on the right e NCS No conhection for pin definitions 5 22 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 9 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard jumpers can be used ONE gt 2 1 to choose between optional settings Pins Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the 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 d T 3 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 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 co
34. DR3 1333 1066 800 RDIMMs or up to 192 GB of unbuffered DDR3 1333 1066 800 UDIMMs Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory Note Memory speed support depends on the type of CPU used Figure 5 4 Installing DIMM into Slot Notch Notch To Install Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place Pay attention to the alignment notch at Front View the bottom To Remove Use your thumbs to Note Notch should align i frin with the receptive key gently pus e release Reas ab point on the slot Release Tab tabs near both ends of the module This should Y y release it from the slot I Top View of DDR3 Slot 5 8 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Processor amp Memory Module Population Configuration For memory to work properly follow the tables below for memory installation Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules CPU Corresponding DIMM Modules CPU 1 ile ele fete ete Pile TRS Tile leva ie PRE lee PI A1 AZ I A3 IBE B2 1 B3 G1 C2 Com BT D2 D3 CPU2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 E1 E2 E3 F1 F2 F3 G1 G2 G3 H1 H2 H3 Processor and Memory Module Population Number of CPU and Memory Population Configuration Table CPUs DIMMs For memory to work properly please follow the tables below 1 C
35. ED on pin 7 of JF1 works in conjunction with this UID Switch When the user presses and releases the UID switch the UID LED will be turned on or off to indicate the location of the unit 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 5 16 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual NMI Button Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 19 Control Ground Power LED Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 15 Vcc Control HDD UID Switch Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 13 UID Signal 3 3V SB 14 HD Active NIC1 LED Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 11 Vcc Ground NIC2 LED Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition Vcc Ground 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 will activate as either a solid or flashing blue LED depending on whether the LED was activat
36. I UEFI BIOS Recovery please refer to the UEFI BIOS Re covery User Guide posted http www supermicro com support manuals Starting the Setup Utility Normally the only visible Power On Self Test POST routine is the memory test As the memory is being tested press the lt F2 gt key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup utility From the main menu you can access the other setup screens An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen below the copyright message Warning Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS related issue Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the sys tem In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damage arising from a BIOS update If you have to update the BIOS do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is being updated to avoid possible boot failure 7 2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility you will enter the Main setup screen You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below system Date 7 2 Chapter 7 BIOS The AMI BIOS main menu displays the following information System Date This item displays the system date in Day MM DD YY format e g Wed 10 12 2011 System Time This item displays the system time in HH MM SS format e g 15 3
37. IOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer Select Discard Changes and Exit and press Enter When the dialog box appears asking you if you want to exit the BIOS setup without saving click Yes to quit BIOS without saving the changes or click No to quit the BIOS and save changes Save Changes and Reset When you have completed the system configuration changes select this option to save the changes and reboot the computer so that the new system configuration settings can take effect Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter When the dialog box appears asking you if you want to exit the BIOS setup without sav ing click Yes to quit BIOS without saving the changes or click No to quit the BIOS and save changes Save Options Save Changes Select this option and press Enter to save all changes you ve done so far and return to the AMI BIOS utility Program When the dialog box appears asking you if you want to save configuration click Yes to save the changes or click No to return to the BIOS without making changes 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Discard Changes Select this feature and press Enter to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS setup When the dialog box appears asking you if you want to load previ ous values click Yes to load the values previous saved or click No to keep the changes you ve made so far Res
38. MOS Setup Utility Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix B System Specifications Preface Notes SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 OVERVICW ftesseestewrervelces eegee epre er T a r A EEE EAEE TE 1 1 1 2 Serverboard Features Graphics Controller 1 3 Server Chassis Features egeo e be pea pede 1 3 Systemi POWODA masie ECP 1 3 Mard DIiV68 9 esie om ePi cat ede Datus Prec E 1 3 PCI Expansion Slots uiridi tere a deve Dr ox E d De etu 1 3 Control Panely eder eee op ieee eel Cooling System 1 4 GContactirig SupertmlCEO odere acted sara natal euer ct merece oca a A 1 5 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2 1 OVeEVIEW 2 orte Decetestis r etis ies ox EU a oto fub EE 2 1 2 2 Unpacking the System eH ce e eet i Pe eter 2 1 2 237 Preparing Tor 9oelup cec cceso ee oee e racemes ac Deve ee cera te quite seio Te i acess EER 2 1 Choosing a Setup Locat isernia 2 1 Rack Precautions Server Precautions eee br eerte m ld reri in ss 2 2 Rack Mounting Considerations sssssssssseenee 2 3 Ambient Operating Temperat re sssaaa a 2 3 Reduced AIM OW m N 2 3 Mechanical boading iiu ice a a a a paese 2 3 Circuit Overloading 2 3 Reliable Ground inner rere rn ehe Sai nep de PEE E ia 2 3 2 4 Installing the System into a Rack sssini aana A 2 4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
39. PU amp CPU1 2 DIMMs P1 A1 P1 B1 1CPU amp CPU1 4 DIMMs P1 A1 P1 B1 P1 C1 P1 D1 1CPU amp CPU1 5 8 DIMMs P1 A1 P1 B1 P1 C1 P1 D1 P1 A2 P1 B2 P1 C2 P1 D2 2 CPUs amp CPU1 CPU2 4 DIMMs P1 A1 P1 B1 P2 E1 P2 F1 2 CPUs amp CPU1 CPU2 6 DIMMs P1 A1 P1 B1 P2 E1 P2 F1 P1 C1 P1 D1 2 CPUs amp CPU1 CPU2 8 DIMMs P1 A1 P1 B1 P2 E1 P2 F1 P1 C1 P1 D1 P2 G1 P2 H1 2 CPUs amp CPU1 CPU2 9 12 DIMMs P1 A1 P1 B1 P2 E1 P2 F1 P1 C1 P1 D1 P2 G1 P2 H1 P1 A2 P1 B2 P2 E2 P2 F2 2 CPUs amp CPU1 CPU 13 DIMMs 24 P1 A1 P1 B1 P2 E1 P2 F1 P1 C1 P1 D1 P2 G1 P2 H1 P1 A2 P1 B2 P2 E2 P2 F2 DIMMs P1 C2 P1 D2 P2 G2 P2 H2 P1 A3 P1 B3 P2 E3 P2 F3 P1 C3 P1 D3 P2 G3 P2 H3 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual UDIMM Support DIMMs Populated per UDIMM Type POR Speeds in Ranks per DIMM DDR Channel Unb DIMM MHz Any Combination 1 ECC Non ECC DDR3 1066 1333 SR DR 2 ECC Non ECC DDR3 1066 1333 SR DR RDIMM Support DIMMs Populated per RDIMM Type POR Speeds in Ranks per DIMM DDR Channel Reg DIMM MHz Any Combination 1 Reg ECC DDR3 1066 1333 1600 SR DR 2 Reg ECC DDR3 1066 1333 1600 SR DR S Reg ECC DDR3 800 1066 SR DR 1 Reg ECC DDR3 1066 QR 2 Reg ECC DDR3 800 QR LRDIMM Support DIMMs Populated per LRDIMM Type POR Speeds in Ranks per DIMM DDR Channel Load Reduced MHz Any Combination DIMM 1 LR ECC DDR3 1066 1333 QR 2 LR ECC DDR3 1066 1333
40. Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS The options are VT100 LINUX XTERMR6 SCO ESCN and VT400 Serial Port for Out of Band Management Windows Emergency Management Services EMS The submenu allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out of Band Serial Port management 7 20 Chapter 7 BIOS Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection The options are Enabled and Disabled Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer which is the remote computer used by the user Out of Band Management Port The feature selects a serial port used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services EMS to communicate with a remote server The options are COM1 and COM2 Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Con sole Redirection Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set Select VT100 to add color and function key support Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII character set Select VT UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes The options are ANSI VT100 VT100 and VT UTF8 Bits Per Second This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirec ti
41. SUPERG SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT CAC AA PE AA EE ss Bonasa e IQNPOWCONPON PO PO OO DCN POY DEI Se EE ze GIRO DON DCN DCH DC PO YO dh X X X nonoooogooonnum f Ca 0 pape tipa pc petia pC Pop pd pd pr SSS8Ssssasssgn E ESSI ESI ESI EEBI Goo000000000 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 and docu mentation is the property of Supermicro and or its licensors and is supplied only under a license Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR SUPERMICRO SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY
42. SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Figure 1 1 Intel C606 Chipset System Block Diagram Note This is a general block diagram Please see Chapter 5 for details LEFT WIO RIGHT WIO Chapter 1 Introduction 1 4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site Technical Support Email Tel Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A 1 408 503 8000 1 408 503 8008 marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support www supermicro com Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands 31 0 73 6400390 31 0 73 6416525 sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma gsupermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho Dist New Taipei City 235 Taiwan 886 2 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw support supermicro com tw 886 2 8228 1366 ext 132 or 139 1 5 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Notes Chapter 2 Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT up and running Following
43. TF In addition a dedicated IPMI LAN located above USB 0 1 ports on the backplane provides KVM support for IPMI 2 0 All these ports accept RJ45 type cables 5 21 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Serial Ports Serial COM Ports Pin Definitions Two COM connections COM1 amp Pin Definition Pin Definition COM2 are located on the serverboard 1 DCD 6 DSR COMI is located on the Backplane I O 2 RXD 7 RTS panel COM2 located close to USB 4 5 a TXD 8 CTS Connectors is used to provide front 4 DTR 9 RI access support See the table on the 5 Ground 10 N A right for pin definitions PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Pin Definitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse ATX PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Pin Definition Pin Definition Ports 1 KB Data 1 Mouse Data The ATX PS 2 keyboard and PS 2 2 No Connection 2 No Connection mouse are located next to the Back 4 Gro nd 3 Ground Panel USB Ports 0 1 and the IPMI LAN 7 rers la TTE port on the serverboard See the table 5V 5V at right for pin definitions 5 KB Clock 5 Mouse Clock 6 No Connection 6 No Connection VCC with 1 5A PTC current limit Universal Serial Bus USB Two Universal Serial Bus ports USB Backplane USB FP USB 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 are located on the I O back panel Mors M Pin Definitions In addition two USB headers located Ping Definition Be eae tee close to the I S
44. UPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual 4 4 Operating Precautions A Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT 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 BATTERY HOLDER A Please handle used batteries carefully Do not damage the battery in any way a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly 4 4 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X9DRW 3LN4F X9DRW 3TF serverboard connect the data and power cables and install add on cards All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter Remember to close the chassis completely when you have 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 carefu
45. a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow the hot plug SAS SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling 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 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 G
46. abled DCU Streamer Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU Select Enabled to support Data Cache Unite DCU prefetch of L1 data to speed up data accessing and processing in the DCU to enhance CPU performance The options are Disabled and Enabled DCU IP Prefetcher Select Enabled for DCU Data Cache Unit IP Prefetcher support which will prefetch IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance The options are Enabled and Disabled 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Intel Virtualization Technology Available when supported by the CPU Select Enabled to support Intel Virtualization Technology which will allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent parti tions creating multiple virtual systems in one physical computer The options are Enabled and Disabled Note If there is any change to this setting you will need to power off and restart the system for the change to take effect Please refer to Intel s website for detailed information gt CPU Power Management Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure the following CPU Power Management settings Power Technology Select Energy Efficiency to support power saving mode Select Custom to cus tomize system power settings Select Disabled to disable power saving settings The options are Disabled Energy Efficiency and Custom If the option is set to Custom the followi
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48. ages 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 manufacturer for possible repairs These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps The numbers on the fatal error list on the following page correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error All errors listed with the exception of Beep Code 8 are fatal errors Beep Code Error Description Message 1 beep Refresh Circuits have been reset Ready to power up 5 short beeps Memory error No memory detected in the system and 1 long beep 5 beeps No Con In Con In includes USB or PS 2 keyboard PCI or or Con Out serial console redirection IPMI KVM or SOL devices Con Out includes video controller PCI or serial console redirection IPMI SOL A 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Notes Appendix B System Specifications Appendix B System Specifications Processors Single or dual Intel amp E5 2600 Series processors in LGA2011 sockets Note Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors Chipset Intel C606 chipset BIOS 16 Mb AMIG SPI Flash EEPROM Memory Capacity Twenty four DIMM sockets supporting up to 768 GB of ECC registered DDR3 1333 1066 800 RDIMMs or up to 192 GB of unbuffered DDR3 1333 1066 800 UDIMMs See the memory
49. alled properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists 3 4 Drive Carrier LEDs o Green Each hard drive carrier has a green LED When illuminated this green LED indicates drive activity A connection to the 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 hard drives e Red The red LED to indicate a hard drive failure If one of the drives fail you should be notified by your system management software Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed hard drives 3 3 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Notes 3 4 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 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT 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 shoul
50. are All 1 2 4 and 6 Limit CPUID Maximum This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value Enable this function to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot support processors with extended CPUID functions The options are Enabled and Disabled for the Windows OS Execute Disable Bit Available if supported by the OS amp the CPU Select Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack The default is Enabled Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web sites for more information Intel AES NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard AES New Instruc tions NI to ensure data security The options are Enabled and Disabled MLC Streamer Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU If set to Enabled the MLC mid level cache streamer prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance The options are Disabled and Enabled MLC Spatial Prefetch Available when supported by the CPU If this feature is set to Disabled The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes If this feature is set to Enabled the CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised The options are Disabled and En
51. assis 2 4 Chapter 2 Server Installation HIIEEMECCUUUEEEMUI LLL Se M o T Inner Rails Pre installed on the chassis Figure 2 2 Inner Rail Extensions The Inner Rail Extensions The inner rails are pre attached and do not interfere with normal use of the chas sis if you decide not to use a server rack When using a rack attach the inner rail extension to the inner rail to stabilize the chassis within the rack If you are not using a rack you do not have to install the inner rail extensions Installing the Inner Rail Extensions 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 rail extension to the chassis with the screws provided Repeat steps 1 through 3 above for the other inner rail extension 2 5 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Figure 2 3 Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the chassis in place The SC213 comes equipped with quick release outer rails that allow the chassis to be easily extended or removed from the rack Identifying the Outer Rails 1 Identify the two outer rack rails Pull out the end of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated above Note the
52. boot settings for the system 2011 American Megatrends Boot Option 1 IPMI Virtual Dis Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 Boot Option 2 Boot Option 3 etc Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot device priority USB Device BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities Hard Disk Drives Use these options to set the order of the legacy network and USB devices detected by the motherboard Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a new EFI boot option to the boot order gt Delete Boot Option This feature allows the user to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual 7 7 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 8 characters long User Password Use this feature to set a User Password which is required to log into the system and to enter the BIOS setup utility The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 8 characters long 7 30 Chapter 7 BIOS 7 8 Save amp Exit This submenu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the system Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the B
53. ction displays the following DIMM information Current Memory Mode This item displays the current memory mode Current Memory Speed This item displays the current memory speed Mirroring This item displays if memory mirroring is supported by the motherboard Memory mirroring creates a duplicate copy of the data stored in the memory to enhance data security Sparing This item displays if memory sparing is supported by the motherboard Memory sparing enhances system performance gt DIMM Information CPU Socket 1 DIMM Information CPU Socket 2 DIMM Information The status of the memory modules detected by the BIOS will be displayed as detected by the BIOS Memory Mode When Independent is selected all DIMMs are available to the operating system When Mirroring is selected the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for data backup When Lockstep is selected the motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel The options are Independent Mirroring and Lockstep DRAM RAPL Mode RAPL Running Average Power Limit provides mechanisms to enforce power consumption limits on supported processors The options are DRAM RAPL MODEO DRAM RAPL MODE1 and Disabled DDR Speed Use this feature to force a DDR3 memory module to run at a frequency other than what is specified in the specification The options are Auto Force DDR3 800 Force DDR3 1066 Force DDR3 1333 Force
54. cuit boards or areas where power is present e After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit after ensuring that all connections have been made 4 3 ESD Precautions A Electrostatic Discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag e Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard 4 3 S
55. d 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 extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets The unit has more than one power 4 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual supply cord Disconnect both power supply cords before servicing to avoid electrical shock Serverboard Battery CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down which will reverse its polarites see Figure 4 1 This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recom mended by the manufacturer CR2032 Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions DVD ROM Laser CAUTION
56. e an Intel certified multi directional heatsink only Make sure to install the serverboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsinks When receiving a serverboard without a processor pre installed make sure that the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent otherwise contact your retailer immediately Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support Installing an LGA2011 Processor Press down on the lever labeled Close 1st There are two levers on the LGA2011 socket First press and release the load lever labeled Open 1st on CPU Socket 1 Press the second load lever labeled Close 1st to release the load plate from its locked position Pull lever away from the socket 5 2 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 3 With the lever labeled Close 1st fully retracted gently push down on the Open ist lever to open the load plate Lift the load plate to open it completely ud N S Gently push down to pop the load plate open 4 Using your thumb and the index finger remove the WARNING plastic cap from the socket 5 Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU by its edges Align the CPU keys which are semi circle cutouts against the socket keys 6 Once they are aligned carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket Do not drop the CPU on the socket Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically and do not rub
57. ed via IPMI or the UID button Refer to the tables on the right for pin definitions and status indicators Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1 Refer to the table on the right for pin defini tions Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1 Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1 Mo mentarily contacting both pins will power on off the system This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button see the Power 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 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup LED Pin Definitions JF1 OH Fan Fail PWR Fail Blue UID Pin Definition T Blue_LED Cathode UID 8 OH Fan Fail PWR Fail UID LED OH Fan Fail PWR Fail LED Status Pin7 Pin8 Red LED Low High On OH FF Pwr Fail Solid On OH Fast Blinking Fan Fail Slow Blinking Pwr Fail High Low Off System normal High High Off Blue LED Off On UID LED or Power Fail LED Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 5 Vcc 6 Ground Reset Button Pin Definitions JF1 Pin D
58. eed to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver 6 1 Static Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent damage to any printed circuit boards PCBs it is important to handle them very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD damage Precautions Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard add on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard 6 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Figure 6 1 Chassis Front and Rear Views Slim DVD ROM optional ps m l nmgelinmaelnmg oop WM j ie TOR Saas DIPODO DOIL DOV pt IL SEDO DU pt
59. efinition 3 Reset 4 Ground Power Button Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 1 PW_ON 2 Ground 5 17 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Fan Headers The serverboard has six system Fan Header Pin Definitions CPU fan headers Fan 1 Fan 5 Fan A All are 4 pin fans headers which Pin Definition i if Ground are backward compatible with tradi 2 12V tional 3 pin fans Fan speed control is r 3 Tachometer available for 4 pin fans only The fan 4 PWR Modulation speeds are controlled by IPMI See the table on the right for pin definitions Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located Pin Definitions at JL1 Attach an appropriate cable Pin Definition from the chassis to inform you of a 1 Intrusion Input chassis intrusion when the chassis 2 Ground is opened Internal Buzzer SP1 Pin Definition Internal Speaker Pin Definitions The Internal Speaker located at SP1 aus pee EU Pin2 Neg Alarm can be used to provide audible indica Speaker tions for various beep codes See the table on the right for pin definitions Refer to the layout below for the lo cations of the Internal Buzzer SP1 SP1 ae re E BEEP IN Pos __ 2 ALARM SPK NEG Overheat Fan Fail LED The JOH1 header is used to connect OH Fan Fail LED an LED indicator
60. elect Enabled to enable I O port 60h 64h emulation support for the legacy USB keyboard so that it can be fully supported by the operating systems that does not recognize a USB device The options are Disabled and Enabled EHCI Hand Off This item is for operating systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller Interface EHCI hand off When enabled EHCI ownership change will be claimed by the EHCI driver The options are Disabled and Enabled 7 14 Chapter 7 BIOS gt SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE or SATA devices and displays the following items SATA Port0 SATA Port5 The AMI BIOS displays the status of each SATA port as detected by the BIOS SATA Mode Use this feature to configure SATA mode for a selected SATA port The options are Disabled IDE Mode AHCI Mode and RAID Mode The following are displayed depending on your selection IDE Mode The following items are displayed when IDE Mode is selected Serial ATA SATA Controller 0 1 Use this feature to activate or deactivate the SATA controller and set the compatibility mode The options are Disabled Enhanced and Compatible The default for Controller 0 is Compatible The default of SATA Controller 1 is Enhanced AHCI Mode The following items are displayed when the AHCI Mode is selected Aggressive Link Power Management Select Enabled to enable Aggressive Link Power Management support for
61. em Select Disabled to disable ASPM support The options are Disabled Force LO and Auto N Warning Enabling ASPM support may cause some PCI E devices to fail Onboard LAN Option ROM Select Select iSCSI to use the iSCSI Option ROM to boot the computer using a network device Select PXE Preboot Execution Environment to use an PXE Option ROM to boot the computer using a network device The options are iSCSI and PXE Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Load Onboard LAN3 Option ROM Load Onboard LAN4 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 Option ROM LAN4 Option ROM This is to boot the computer using a network device The default setting for LAN1 Option ROM is Enabled and the default setting for LAN2 LAN4 Option ROM is Disabled VGA Priority This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary boot device The options are Onboard and Offboard Network Stack Select Enabled enable PXE Preboot Execution Environment or UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface for network stack support The options are Enabled and Disabled 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual gt Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip This item displays the Super IO chip used in the motherboard P Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified by the user The options are En abled and Disabled Device Settings This i
62. ew 1 Screw 4 Screw 3 Screw 2 Removing the Heatsink Warning We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink If you do need to remove the heatsink please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or other components 1 Shut down the system and unplug the power cord from the power supply 1 Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws in the sequence described above 2 Hold the heatsink and gently wiggle it to loosen it from the CPU Do not use excessive force when doing this 3 Once the heatsink is loosened remove it from the CPU 4 Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to remove the old thermal grease Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease before re installing 5 5 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual 5 3 Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard 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 thei
63. finition for IPMI 2 0 is located at JIPMB1 1 Data Connect the appropriate cable here 2 Ground to use the IPMB I C connection on 3 Clock your system 4 No Connection SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual T SGPIO 1 2 Headers T SGPIO Pin Definiti Two SGPIO Serial Link General Basic uat Pin Definition Pin Definition Purpose Input Output headers are 1 NC 2 NC located at J17 and J18 These head ers support Serial Link interface for 3 TEM 3 paa onboard SATA connections See the 3 coad S Groung table on the right for pin definitions 7 Glok s NE Note NC indicates no connection DOM Power Connector DOM PWR Pin Definitions A power connector for SATA DOM Pinf Definiti Disk On Module devices is located at m i 1 5V JSD1 Connect an appropriate cable 2 Ground here to provide power support for your DOM devices 3 era RAIDKey RAIDKey Header Pin Definitions A RAIDKey header JRK1 provides i a RAID function support to enhance 1 Groug system performance Sina 3 Ground LAN3 LAN4 LED Indicators X9DRW 3TF Only The NIC Network Interface Control ler LED connections for LAN port 3 are located on pins 3 and 4 of JF2 LAN Ports 3 4 LED Indicators JF2 and the LED connections for LAN port Pin Definitions 4 is on pins 1 and 2 of JF2 Attach NIC Tip QDennione c sinc Denon LED cables here to display network
64. g Relative Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing B 2 Appendix B System Specifications 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 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 B 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT 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
65. imer Use this feature to set the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles The options are 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 and 248 Above 4G Decoding Available if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64 bit in the space above 4G Address The options are Enabled and Disabled PERR Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event The options are Enabled and Disabled 7 16 Chapter 7 BIOS SERR Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate an SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event The options are Enabled and Disabled Maximum Payload Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI E device to enhance system performance The options are Auto 128 Bytes and 256 Bytes Maximum Read Request Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum Read Request size for a PCI E device to enhance system performance The options are Auto 128 Bytes 256 Bytes 512 Bytes 1024 Bytes 2048 Bytes and 4096 Bytes ASPM Support This feature allows the user to set the Active State Power Management ASPM level for a PCI E device Select Force LO to force all PCI E links to operate at LO state Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level for the syst
66. indicates if the following hardware components support the Intel Trusted Execution Technology CPU TXT Trusted Execution Technology Feature Chipset TXT Trusted Execution Technology Feature Intel TXT LT SX Configuration This feature displays the following TXT configuration setting TXT LT SX Support This item indicated if the Intel TXT support is enabled or disabled Intel TXT LT SX Dependencies This feature displays the features that need to be enabled for the Intel Trusted Execution Technology to work properly in the system VT d Support Intel Virtualization Technology with Direct I O support VT Support Intel Virtualization Technology support TPM Support Trusted Platform support TPM State Trusted Platform state P ME Subsystem This feature displays the following ME Subsystem Configuration settings ME BIOS Interface Version ME Version iSCSI Configuration This item displays iSCSI configuration information iSCSI Initiator Name This item displays the name of the iSCSI Initiator which is a unique name used in the world Intel 1350 Gigabit Network Connections These items display the following information on the Intel I350 LAN connections 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual gt NIC Configuration Link Speed Use this feature to change the link speed and duplex for the current port The op tions are AutoNeg 10Mbps Half 10Mbps Full 100Mbps Half and 100Mbps full
67. ions 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 This product is for 2 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual 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 82 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units IN Warnings and Precautions IN 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 extending a component from the rack You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more si multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4 Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up Use
68. irmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system IPMI Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system P System Event Log Enabling Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup The options are Enabled and Disabled Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select Yes On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot Select Yes On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot The options are No Yes On next reset and Yes On every reset 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the System event log is full The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately Custom EFI Logging Options Log EFI Status Codes Select Enabled to log EFI Extensible Firmware Interface Status Codes Error Codes or Progress Codes The options are Enabled and Disabled f Note After making changes on a setting be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect BMC Network Configuration LAN Channel 1 This feature allows the user to configure the settings for LAN1 Port Update IPMI LAN Configuration This feature allows the
69. lly 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 Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard add on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage When unpacking the board make sure the person handling it is static protected 5 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual 5 2 Installing the Processor and Heatsink IN When handling the processor package avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan Notes Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding re moving or changing any hardware components Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink If you buy a CPU separately make sure that you us
70. ng items will display EIST Available when Power Technology is set to Custom EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to au tomatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation The options are Disabled GV3 Disabled and Enabled GV3 Enabled Note GV3 is Intel Speedstep support used on older platforms Please refer to Intel s website for detailed information Turbo Mode Available when Power Technology is set to Custom Select Enabled to use the Turbo Mode to boost system performance The options are Enabled and Disabled C1E Available when Power Technology is set to Custom Select Enabled to enable Enhanced C1 Power State to boost system per formance The options are Enabled and Disabled CPU C3 Report Available when Power Technology is set to Custom Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State ACPI C2 to the operating system During the CPU C3 State the CPU clock generator is turned off The options are Enabled and Disabled 7 8 Chapter 7 BIOS CPU C6 Report Available when Power Technology is set to Custom Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State ACPI C3 to the operating system During the CPU C6 State the power to all cache is turned off The options are Enabled and Disabled CPU C7 Report Available when Power Technology is set to Custom Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C7
71. nnector Deflnilioris cuente rper tr Cp getestet ed 59 Jumper Settings rere rper cerca EE E KEETE Ra EEA DENE 5 10 OnboardIndicators rt n re inr Fai eec vii SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual 5 11 SAS SATA Port Connections cnc tice eee prepa exits 5 26 5 12 Installing SOftWalre ctione cite eene Eun RR eno aaa ice ipee ie ERR e ud 5 27 Supero Doctot lll acre doeet erede eatery 5 28 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6 1 Static Sensitive Devices essssssssssssseseesseseeeee nnne enne nnne 6 1 Precautions P 6 1 6 2 XGontrol Panel oto aia pesa abus cas ences c uo ve Dna dala 6 2 6 3 System Falso UR eei rene ere dee Hte fes to aee le s 6 3 Systemi Fan AUR aaa ooi atcur coronas ger etre eut rueu ueni EEEE TE 6 3 6 4 AIF SDEOUG iiie ERE Ern io E HD Re Y CREER EUH TRE ede PL aun 6 5 Hard Drive Installatiori oos icio eere etra a a aa ATAEVA 6 6 Hard Drive Backplaria cec t o E pee tage tee p iaa 6 8 DVD ROM Drive Instalatioii sssrinin nenesa earkes insp ninis 6 8 6 4 Power Supply uiii Feet a a Pi EE p id oda 6 9 Power Supply Fall re 3i cet rr better So pete e a a aaia 6 9 Chapter 7 BIOS 7 1 INtFOGUCHON ser ele ebrio ergeben et ee e duties cited 7 1 Starting BIOS Setup Ultility eese 7 1 How To Change the Configuration Data asninn 7 2 Starting the Setup Utility tao roten o recense 7 2 22 Man
72. on Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines The options are 9600 19200 57600 and 115200 bits per second Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow Send a Stop signal to stop send ing data when the receiving buffer is full Send a Start signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty The options are None Hardware RTS CTS and Software Xon Xoff P ACPI Settings Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI power management settings for your system ACPI Sleep State Use this feature to select the ACPI State when the system is in sleep mode Select S1 CPU Stop Clock to erase all CPU caches and stop executing instructions Power to the CPU s and RAM is maintained but RAM is refreshed Select Suspend 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual to use power reduced mode Power will only be supplied to limited components such as RAMs to maintain the most critical functions of the system The options are S1 CPU Stop Clock and Suspend Disabled NUMA NON Uniform Memory Access This feature enables the Non Uniform Memory Access ACPI support The options are Enabled and Disabled High Precision Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Precision
73. on the right for jumper settings 5 24 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual LAN Port Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1 2 Enabled Pins 2 3 Disabled Watch Dog Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1 2 Reset Pins 2 3 NMI Open Disabled SMB to PCI Exp Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Closed Enabled Open Disabled BMC Enable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1 2 BMC Enable Pins 2 3 Normal Default Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 10 Onboard Indicators Activity LED Link LED LAN LEDs The Ethernet ports located beside the VGA port have two LEDs On each Gigabit LAN port one LED indicates vonedico Speed balls activity when blinking while the other LED Color Definition LED may be green amber or off to Off No connection or 10 Mb s indicate the speed of the connection Green 100 Mb s See the table on the right for details bee 1 Gb s on the connection speed LED Link LED F Activity LED IPMI LAN Activity Indicator Dedicated IPMI LAN LEDs In addition to LAN1 and LAN2 a dedi Color Status Definition cated IPMI LAN is located on the I O Amber Flashing Active backpanel The amber LED indicates IPMI LAN Indicator activity while the Link LED indicates LED Color Definition the speed of
74. ot plug ca pability of the hard drives Warning Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in AN Supermicro chassis and servers For information on recommended HDDs visit the Supermicro Web site at http Awww supermicro com products nfo storage cfm 6 6 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6 5 Mounting a Drive in a Carrier 6 7 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Hard Drive Backplane The hard drives plug into a backplane that provides power and drive ID 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 drives The backplane is already preconfigured so there are no jumpers or switches present on it Use caution when working around the hard drive backplane Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the holes which aid in proper airflow AN Important Regardless of how many hard drives are installed all drive car riers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper airflow DVD ROM Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD ROM drive bay The 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT accomodates only slim line DVD ROM drives Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim line DVD ROM drive in the 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT server You must power down
75. ou 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 27 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Supero Doctor Ill The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability It includes Remote and Local Management tools The local management is called SD III Client The 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 III interface Note The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor III is ADMIN AD MIN Note When SuperDoctor Ill 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 Z Supero Doctor III Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Remote Managemen 1 Health Information Intrusion CPUl Chassis CPUZ Chassis
76. out of the chassis 3 Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same direc tion as the arrows on the other fans The fan will automatically begin running at the correct speed 4 Finish by replacing the chassis cover Release Tab Figure 6 2 System Fan 6 3 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Figure 6 3 Installing a Front System Fan 6 4 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6 4 Air Shroud Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC219 chassis air shroud does not require screws for installation Installing the Air Shroud 1 Lay the chassis on a flat stable surface and remove the chassis cover Ensure that the motherboard CPU heatsink and memory are all properly installed If necessary move any cables that interfere with the air shroud placement Place the air shroud in the chassis The air shroud fits just behind the fans in the fan rack Slide the air shroud into the grooves just behind the fan rack Note that some serverboards may require the air shroud to be modified to fit over the serverboard The SC219 chassis air shroud is designed with break away pieces that may be removed to accommodate differing styles of serverboards Figure 6 4 Installing the Air Shroud 6 5 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Accessing the Drive Bay
77. ports Two of the LAN ports on the 2027R N3RFT X9DRW 3TF are 10 Gb Ethernet ports 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction Graphics Controller The X9DRW 3LN4F X9DRW 3TF features an integrated G200 Renesas SH7757 BMC graphics chip 1 3 Server Chassis Features The 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT is built upon the SC219A R920WB 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 SC219A R920WB features a redundant 920W 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 Drives The SC219A R920WB chassis was designed to support 16 hot swappable 2 5 SAS or SATA hard drives PCI Expansion Slots Four standard size and two low profile add on cards are accommodated by the chassis Control Panel The chassis control panel provides you with system monitoring and control LEDs indicate system power HDD activity network activity 2 overheat fan failure and power failure A main power button and a reset button is also included on the control panel Cooling System The SC219A R920WB has an innovative cooling design that features four 8 cm fans located in the middle section of the chassis There is a Fan Speed Control Mode setting in BIOS that allows chassis fan speed to be determined by system temperature 1 3
78. r connector locations noted should be connect ed See the serverboard layout diagram in this chapter for connector locations e SAS SASO SAS8 or SATA SATAO 5 cables Control Panel cable JF1 see next page Connecting Power Cables The X9DRW 3LN4F X9DRW 3TF has a 24 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 Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors See Figure 5 2 for the pin locations of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators Please note that 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 6 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5 2 Front Control Panel Header Pins JF1 20 19 5 4 I O Po
79. r to configuration CPU settings P Socket 1 CPU Information Socket 2 CPU Information This submenu displays the following information regarding the CPUs installed in Socket 1 Socket 2 Type of CPU CPU Signature Microcode Patch 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual CPU Stepping Maximum CPU Speed Minimum CPU Speed Processor Cores Intel HT Hyper Threading Technology Intel VT x Technology e Intel SMX Technology 1 Data Cache 1 Code Cache 2 Cache L3 Cache CPU Speed This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 1 Socket 2 64 bit This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 1 or Socket 2 supports 64 bit technology Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to enable Clock Spectrum support which will allow the BIOS to moni tor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed The options are Disabled and Enabled RTID Record Types IDs This feature displays the total number of Record Type IDs for local and remote pools The options are Optimal and Alternate Hyper threading Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper threading Technology to enhance CPU per formance The options are Enabled and Disabled 7 6 Chapter 7 BIOS Active Processor Cores Set to Enabled to use a processor s second core and above Please refer to Intel s website for more information The options
80. rd s and power on the system Note Do not use the PW ON connector to clear CMOS VGA Enable Disable JPG1 allows you to enable or disable VGA Enable Disable the onboard VGA port The default iiis addit position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA See the table on the right for jumper settings The default setting is enabled Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1 2 Enabled Pins 2 3 Disabled 5 23 JPL1 JPL2 Use JPL1 to enable disable LAN ports 1 2 and use JPL2 for LAN ports 3 4 See the table on the right for jumper settings The default setting is Enabled 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 WD to reset the system if an applica tion hangs Pins 2 3 will generate a non maskable interrupt signal for the application that has hung See the table on the right for jumper settings Watch Dog must also be enabled in BIOS SMB to PCI Express Slots Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus I C to the PCI Express slots Both jumpers must have the same setting to function correctly The default setting is disabled See the table on the right for jumper settings BMC Enable Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable the embedded the Nuvoton BMC Base board Management Controller to pro vide IPMI 2 0 KVM support on the serverboard See the table
81. round 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 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual 2 4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT into a rack unit with the rack 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 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails You should have received two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of two sections an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the chassis and an outer rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself Locking Tabs Both inner chassis rails have a locking tab The tabs lock the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack These tabs also lock the server in place when fully extended from the rack This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing Figure 2 1 Identifying the Sections of the Inner Rack Rails Inner Rail Extensions Rail Locking Tabs Inner Rails Pre installed on the ch
82. rts 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 3 Rear Panel I O Ports o e e zz wg WS jj i Q Q o 0000 eo al lalC oo Rear I O Ports 1 Keyboard 7 VGA Port 2 PS 2 Mouse 8 LAN1 Port 3 USBO 9 LAN2 Port 4 USB1 10 LAN3 Port 5 Dedicated IPMILAN 11 LAN4 Port 6 COM1 12 UID Button LAN3 and LAN4 are 10 Gb ports on the 2027R N3RFT X9DRW 3TF 5 7 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual 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 DIMMs into the memory slots starting with slot P1 DIMMA 1 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 4 3 Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot Repeat for all modules Memory Support The X9DRW 3LN4F X9DRW 3TF has 24 memory sockets that can support up to 768 GB of ECC registered D
83. s SATA Drives Because of their hotswap capability you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace the SATA drives Proceed to the next section for instructions DVD ROM Drive For installing removing a DVD ROM drive you will need to gain access to the inside of the 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT by removing the top cover of the chassis Proceed to the DVD ROM Drive Installation section later in this chapter for instructions Note Only a slim DVD ROM drive will fit into the 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT Hard Drive Installation The hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis System power may remain on when removing carriers with drives installed These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays For this reason even empty carriers without drives installed must remain in the chassis Mounting a Hard Drive in a Drive Carrier 1 Insert a 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 5 Removing a Hard Drive Carrier 1 To remove a carrier push the release button located on the drive carrier 2 Swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out see Figure 6 6 Note Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the h
84. s completed before a event logging is initialized upon system reboot The options are No and Yes When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase SMBIOS error event logs that ex ceed the limit when the SMBIOS event log is full Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events The options are Disabled and Enabled MECI Multiple Event Count Increment Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter Enter a number between 1 to 255 The default setting is 1 METW Multiple Event Count Time Window This item allows the user to decide how long in minutes should the multiple event counter wait before generating a new event log Enter a number between 0 to 99 The default setting is 60 View SMBIOS Event Log This item allows the user to view the event in the SMBIOS event log Select this item and press Enter to view the status of an event in the log Date Time Error Code Severity View System Event Log This item allows the user to view the event in the system event log Select this item and press Enter to view the status of an event in the log Date Time Sensor Type 7 26 Chapter 7 BIOS 7 5 PMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface IPMI settings Event Log IPMI F
85. t 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 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the XYDRW 3LN4F X9DRW 3TF 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 SC219A R920WB server chassis You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring SAS or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply modules and cooling fans Chapter 7 BIOS The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa tion on running the C
86. tagging The options are Disabled and En abled Thermal Throttling Throttling improves reliability and reduces power consumption in the proces Sor via automatic voltage control during processor idle states The options are Disabled and CLTT Closed Loop Thermal Throttling 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual gt South Bridge Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel PCH chip PCH Information This feature displays the following PCH information Name This item displays the name of the PCH chip Stepping This item displays the status of the PCH stepping USB Devices This item displays the USB devices detected by the BIOS All USB Devices This feature enables all USB ports devices The options are Disabled and Enabled If set to Enabled EHCI Controller 1 and Controller 2 will appear EHCI Controller 1 EHCI Controller 2 Available when AII USB Devices is set to Enabled Select Enabled to enable EHCI Enhanced Host Controller Interface Controller 1 or Controller 2 The options are Disabled and Enabled Legacy USB Support Available when USB Functions is not Disabled Select Enabled to support legacy USB devices Select Auto to disable legacy sup port if USB devices are not present Select Disable to have USB devices available for EFI Extensive Firmware Interface applications only The settings are Disabled Enabled and Auto Port 60 64 Emulation S
87. tem displays the settings of Serial Port 1 Change Settings Use this feature to set the optimal Environment Control Interface PECI setting for a serial port specified The default setting is Auto which will allow the AMI BIOS to automatically select the best setting for the PECI platform Device Mode Use this feature to select the desired mode for a serial port specified The options are Normal and High Speed P Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified by the user The options are En abled and Disabled Device Settings This item displays the settings of Serial Port 2 Change Settings Use this feature to set the optimal Environment Control Interface PECI setting for a serial port specified The default setting is Auto which will allow the AMI BIOS to automatically select the best setting for the PECI platform Device Mode Use this feature to select the desired mode for a serial port specified The options are Normal and High Speed 7 18 Chapter 7 BIOS Serial Port 2 Attribute Use this feature to select the attribute for serial port 2 The options are SOL Serial On LAN and COM P Serial Port Console Redirection COM 1 COM 2 SOL These two submenus allow the user to configure the following Console Redirection settings for a COM Port specified by the user Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection
88. the CPU against any pins of the socket which may damage the CPU or the socket Socket Keys 5 3 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual Warning You can only install the CPU to the socket in one direction Make sure that the CPU is properly inserted into the socket before closing the AN load plate If it doesn t close properly do not force it as it may damage your CPU Instead open the load plate again and double check that the CPU is aligned properly 7 With the CPU in the socket in spect the four corners of the CPU Gently close the load plate to make sure that they are flush with the socket 8 Close the load plate Lock the lever labeled Close 1st then lock the lever labeled Open 1st Use your thumb to gently push the load levers down until the lever locks Push down and lock the level labeled Close 1st 9 Repeat steps to install a CPU to CPU Socket 2 if needed Push down and lock the lever labeled Open 1st 5 4 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing a CPU Heatsink 1 Place the heatsink on top of the CPU referring to Figure 5 1 for correct orien tation An incorrect heatsink orientation will interfere with the add on cards 2 Screw in two diagonal screws until just snug do not over tighten the screws which may damage the CPU 3 Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws Figure 5 1 Installing a Heatsink Scr
89. the airflow path The control panel LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 System In terface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons Details on JF1 can be found in Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 6 2 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6 3 System Fans Four 8 cm hot swap fans provide the cooling for the 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT These fans are located on the front side of the fan bracket In addition three optional fans may be placed on the rear side of the fan bracket for cooling redundancy An air shroud is also included to concentrate the air flow for a greater cooling effect 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 System Fan Failure Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via a BIOS setting If a fan fails the remaining fan 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 Replacing System Fans 1 If necessary open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan requires changing Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis open 2 Press the fan release tab to lift the failed fan from the chassis and pull it completely
90. the connection See the off No Connection or 10 Mb s tables at right for more information Green 100 Mb s LE1 Onboard PWR LED Indicator An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 When this LED is lit the system is LED Color Definition off System Off Power cable on Be sure to turn off the system and not connected unplug the power cord before removing Green System On or installing components Rear UID LED f UID LED The rear UID LED is located at the Color State OS Status I O backplane This LED is used in Blue On Windows Unit Identified conjunction with the rear UID switch to E m Blue Linux Unit Identified provide easy identification of a system Blinking that might be in need of service BMC Heartbeat LED BMC Heartbeat LED Status A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at coolste BUR LEM1 When LEM1 is blinking BMC CUM BMC Normal is functioning normally BITS 5 25 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual 5 11 SAS SATA Port Connections SATA Ports There are six Serial ATA Ports l SATAO I SATA 5 located on the serverboard including four SATA2 ports and two SATA3 ports See the table on the right for pin definitions SAS Ports Eight Serial Attached SCSI Ports SAS 0 3 4 7 are provided on the serverboard to provide serial link connections These ports are supported by the Intel PCH C608 Controller See the table on the
91. the user to set the bus speed between the IOU3 and the PCI Exp port The options are x4x4x4x4 x4x4x8 x8x4x4 x8x8 x16 and Auto IIO 2 PCle Port Bifurcation Control This submenu configures the following IO PCle Port Bifurcation Control settings for IIO 2 PCle ports to determine how the available PCI Express lanes to be distributed between the PCI Exp Root Ports IOU2 PCIe Port This feature allows the user to set the bus speed between the IOU2 and the PCI Exp port The options are x4x4x4x4 x4x4x8 x8x4x4 x8x8 x16 Auto IOU3 PCIe Port This feature allows the user to set the bus speed between the IOUS and the PCI Exp port The options are x4x4x4x4 x4x4x8 x8x4x4 x8x8 x16 and Auto gt QPI Configuration Current QPI Link This item displays the current status of the QPI Link Current QPI Frequency This item displays the frequency of the QPI Link Isoc Select Enabled to enable Ischronous support to meet QoS Quality of Service requirements This feature is especially important for virtualization technology The options are Enabled and Disabled QPI Quick Path Interconnect Link Speed Mode Use this feature to select data transfer speed for QPI Link connections The options are Fast and Slow QPI Link Frequency Select Use this feature to select the desired QPI frequency The options are Auto 6 4 GT s 7 2 GT s and 8 0 GT s 7 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual 9 DIMM Configuration This se
92. tore Optimized Defaults Select this feature and press Enter to load the optimized default settings that help optimize system performance When the dialog box appears asking you if you want to load optimized defaults click Yes to load the optimized default settings or click No to abandon optimized defaults Save as User Defaults Select this feature and press Enter to save the current settings as the user s defaults When the dialog box appears asking you if you want to save values as user s defaults click Yes to save the current values as user s default settings or click No to keep the defaults previously saved as the user s defaults Restore User Defaults Select this feature and press Enter to load the user s defaults previously saved in the system When the dialog box appears asking you if you want to restore user s defaults click Yes to restore the user s defaults previously saved in the system or click No to abandon the user s defaults that were previously saved Boot Override This feature allows the user to enter a new setting to overwrite the original setting that was saved for the devices listed 7 32 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 mess
93. tton removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system 3 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC219 chassis has five LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system 3 1 SUPERSERVER 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT User s Manual This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take ES NIC1 Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing Er NIC2 Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing D HDD Indicates IDE channel activity On the 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT this light indicates HDD and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing 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 2 Chapter 3 System Interface Power Failure When this LED flashes it indicates a power failure in the power supply Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When continuously on not flashing 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 inst
94. user to decide if the BIOS should configure the IPMI setting at next system boot The options are No and Yes If the option is set to Yes the user is allow to configure the IPMI settings at next system boot Configuration Address Source This feature allows the user to select the source of the IP address for this com puter If Static is selected you will need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the system manually in the field If DHCP is selected the BIOS will search for a DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server in the network that is attached to and request the next available IP address for this computer The options are DHCP and Static The following items are assigned IP addresses automatically if DHCP is selected Station IP Address This item displays the Station IP address for this computer This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form i e 192 168 10 253 Subnet Mask This item displays the sub network that this computer belongs to The value of each three digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255 Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer Mac addresses are 6 two digit hexadecimal numbers 7 28 Chapter 7 BIOS Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form i e 192 168 10 253 7 6 Boot This submenu allows the user to configure the following
95. ww 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 repro ductive harm Manual Revision 1 0 Release Date August 8 2012 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 2012 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the serv er system and describes the main features of the XYDRW 3LN4F X9DRW 3TF serverboard and the SC219A R920WB chassis which comprise the SuperServer 2027R N3RF4 2027R N3RFT Chapter 2 Server Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer into a rack and check ou

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