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1. DESIGNED IN USA SUPERCPX8SIE SLOT2 PCI E X4 on X8 OW CMOS CLEAR SLOTI PCI 33MHZ coma usmon 0000 Wake on Ring DIMM2B DIMM2C DIMM2A DIMMIA DIMMIB DIMMIC wot Wake on Lan fu Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup Headers amp Connectors Number Connector Description 4 COM1 COM1 Serial Port Backpanel 17 COM2 COM2 Header Connector 38 37 32 Fans 1 5 System CPU Fan Headers CPU Fan Fan 1 38 28 7 39 Floppy Floppy Disk Drive Connector 5 JAR Alarm Reset 33 JF1 Front Panel Control header 22 JL1 Chassis Intrusion header 36 JLED Power LED Indicator header 18 JWOR Wake on Ring 21 JWOL Wake on LAN 41 JPW1 24 pin ATX Main Power Connector required 42 JPW2 12V 8 pin CPU Power Connector required 24 JWF1 Compact Flash Card Power Connector 1 KB Mouse Keyboard Mouse Connectors 8 9 LAN1 LAN2 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Ports 25 0 5 Serial ATA Ports 3 IPMI Dedicated IPMI LAN Port X8SIE F only 40 JPI2C PWR supply IC System Management Bus 34 SPKR1 Internal Speaker Buzzer 35 JSPK Speaker Header Pins 3 4 Intern
2. 5 9 Memory Population Guidelines Rx u obtu 5 10 5 7 Installing a PCI Expansion eran peri rater 5 11 5 8 Motherboard Detalls emn 5 12 5 9 Connector DefiNitionS aaa 5 15 Main ATX Power Supply 5 15 vii SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Processor Power Connector ccccccceeeeeeeeeeceeceeeeeseesneaeeeeeeeeessnneaeees 5 15 Power BUOD cesio 5 15 piis ME 5 15 Overheat OH Fan Fail Front UID 5 16 aiite nuu rated oc bona pees 5 16 PML ELT ss T H 5 16 Power 5 16 CHASSIS INMUSION E 5 17 ATX PS 2 Keyboard and PS 2 Mouse Ports eontra 5 17 Fan QE 5 17 SDOSKOE ibant Deuda Eom AMEN dE MM M Rui M ME MERE 5 17 Serial eren enne rennen nennen nns 5 18 Winiversal seriall Bus USB iR enini Rocha pi ee ota depo 5 18 LAN1 LAN2 Ethernet Ports 5 18 Onboard Power LED sssssssssssssseeeeeneneeenenenen enne nene 5 19 Power Supply FO Core taco essa tieni Soa tute tenu pu Rea pas Ec 5 19 T SGPIO 0 1 Headers ertt 5 19 Dna Ciz MRRRRRRMMMMM
3. Chapter 7 BIOS 7 1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8SIE X8SIE F The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens Note For instructions on BIOS recovery please refer to the instruction guide posted at http www supermicro com support manuals Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens press the lt Delete gt key while the system is booting up Note In most cases the lt Delete gt key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen There are a few cases when other keys are used such as lt F1 gt F2 etc Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames The left frame displays all the options that can be configured Grayed out options cannot be configured Options in blue can be configured by the user The right frame displays the key legend Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message When an option is selected in the left frame it is highlighted in white Often a text message will accompany it Note the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in Supermicro retains the option to include omit or change any of these text messages The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key based navigation system called hot keys Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility hot keys can
4. Definition 5V USB_PNO USB_PPO Ground USB 11 Pin Definition 5V USB PN3 USB Ground Key Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup Onboard Power LED An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED This Power LED header is connected to Control Panel header located at JF1 to indicate the status of system power See the table on the right for pin definitions Power Supply Connector The Power Supply connector is located at SMB PS1 and is used to monitor the status of the power supply fan and system temperature See the table on the right for pin definitions T SGPIO 0 1 Headers Two T SGPIO Serial Link General Purpose Input Output headers are located near the SATA connectors on the motherboard These headers are used to communicate with the enclosure management chip in the system See the table on the right for pin definitions Alarm Reset If three power supplies are installed and Alarm Reset JAR is connected the system will notify you when any of the three power modules fail Connect JAR to a micro switch to turn off the alarm that is activated when a power module fails See the table on the right for pin definitions Onboard PWR LED Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 vec 2 No Connection Connection to PWR LED in JF1 Pin Definitions Pin Definition Clock Data PWR Fail Ground 3 3V Serial_Link SGPIO Pin Definitions Pin Definition
5. User s Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink How ever if you do need to remove the heatsink please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or other components 1 Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the illustration below 2 Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU Do not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink 3 Once the CPU is loose remove the it from the CPU socket 4 Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink removing the used thermal grease Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before re installing the CPU and the heatsink Figure 5 4 Removing the Heatsink Loosen screws in the Screw 4 sequence shown Screw 1 Screw 2 Motherboard 7 Screw 3 Remove the heatsink bracket from underneath the motherboard Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup 5 6 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 DIMM Installation 1 Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots starting with DIMM1A Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent incorrect DIMM module installation 2 Gently
6. ene 1 5 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 1 Unpacking the SY Sten eaaa 2 1 Preparing 2 1 CNOOSING Setup boris 2 1 o 2 2 Server 2 2 Rack Mounting amp edes rr Ra eee 2 3 Ambient Operating Temperature 2 3 Reduced ane eer eee ee nee a ey eer re 2 3 LOGGING 2 3 Circuit ep 2 3 Reliable Ground 2 3 installing the System into a 2 4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack 2 4 Installing the Rear Inner 2 4 Installing the 2 5 Installing the Server inte the PACK 2 6 Installing the Server into Telco Hack entrent eto thi epa 2 7 Checking the Motherboard 5 2 8 Checking the Drive Bay eee 2 9 vi Table of Contents Chapter 3 System Interface on UW OP S 3 1 3 2 Control Panel Buttons o
7. Ground 5 20 5 10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother board jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board See the motherboard layout pages for jumper locations Note On a two pin jumper Closed means the jumper is on both pins and Open means the jumper is either on only one pin or completely removed CMOS Clear Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup Pins Jumper JBT1 is used to clear CMOS which will also clear any passwords Instead of pins this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS To clear CMOS 1 First power down the system and unplug the power cord s 2 With the power disconnected short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as a small screwdriver 3 Remove the screwdriver or shorting device 4 Reconnect the power cord s and power on the system Note Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS VGA Enable VGA Enable Disable JPG1 allows you to enable or disable Jumper Settings JPG1 the onboard VGA connector The default Both Jumpers Definition position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable Pins 1 2 Enabled Default VGA See the table on the right for Pins 2 3 Disabled jumper settings 5 21 LAN1 LAN2 En
8. Pin Definition Nc 2 wc Ground 4 DATA Out Load 6 Ground Clock NC No Connection Alarm Reset Pin Definitions Pin Setting Definition Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Wake On Ring The Wake On Ring header is des ignated JWOR This function allows your computer to wake up when Pin Definitions receiving an incoming call to the Pin Definition modem when in the suspend state 1 Ground See the table on the right for pin definitions You must have a Wake On Ring card and cable to use this feature Wake On LAN The Wake On LAN header is lo Pin Definitions cated at JWOL on the motherboard Pin Definition See the table on the right for pin 1 5V Standb definitions You must also have e 2 Ground a LAN card with a Wake On LAN Wake up connector and cable to use this feature Unit ID Switch There are three Unit Identification UID devices on the motherboard A rear UID switch and a rear UID LED indicator The Front Panel UID UID Switch LED is connected to a pin in the Ping Definition Front Control Panel Pin 7 of JF1 1 When the user pushes the rear UID switch the Front Panel UID LED and the backplane UID LED LE5 will turn on Push the rear UID switch again to turn off both Indicators These UID Indicators provide easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service 2 3 Button In 4
9. SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual VT UTF8 Combo Key Support A terminal keyboard definition that provides a way to send commands from a remote console Available options are Enabled and Disabled Sredir Memory Display Delay This feature defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information The options are No Delay Delay 1 Sec Delay 2 Sec and Delay 4 Sec gt Hardware Health Configuration This feature allows the user to monitor Hardware Health of the system and review the status of each item when displayed CPU Overheat Alarm This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which de termines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat Warning Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold temperature AN predefined by the CPU manufacturer may result in CPU overheat or system instability When the CPU temperature reaches this predefined threshold the CPU and system cooling fans will run at full speed The options are The Early Alarm Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm includ ing the LED and the buzzer to be triggered as soon as the CPU temperature reaches the CPU overheat threshold as predefined by the CPU manufacturer The Default Alarm Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm including the LED and the buzzer to be triggered when the CPU temperature reaches about 59C above the thresh
10. maintain proper airflow SATA Drive Installation Mounting a Drive in a Drive Carrier The SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the System For this reason even empty carriers without drives installed must remain in the chassis 1 Install a new 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 six screws as shown in Figure 6 4 Figure 6 4 Mounting a Drive in a Carrier Pa 6 4 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Installing Removing SATA Drives 1 To remove a carrier push the release button located beside the drive LEDs 2 Swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out see Figure 6 5 Note There is no onboard RAID support for SATA drives SATA Backplane The SATA drives plug into a backplane that provides power drive ID and bus termi nation A RAID controller can be used with the backplane to provide data security for the SATA drives The backplane is already preconfigured so there are no jumpers or switches present on it Figure 6 5 Removing a SATA Drive from the Server 6 5 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual DVD ROM Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD ROM dr
11. 1 Chassis Front View USB Ports COM2 Port Control Panel DE IoC 9 158855 00 d 5 0 D um SATA Drives 4 Figure 6 2 Chassis Rear View PCI Expansion Slot E e ca CC Cc AIT ee S o9 96 09 9 C5 ase Mouse CD pie AG X Port 7 Keyboard USB 1 VGA Ethernet Port Ports Port Port Ports 6 2 Control Panel The control panel located on the front of the chassis must be connected to the JF1 connector on the motherboard to provide you with system control buttons and status indicators These wires have been bundled toget
12. DDR3 ECC Single Rank Dual Rank Registered 800 DDR3 ECC Q uad Rank Registered 800 DDR3 ECC Single Rank Dual R ank N A Not Supported Quad Rank OHNO OH OUD OO OHNO HOO NN FS TAT OA TO OD GU T UU Slot 1 Channel B were L TOTO OT TOOT OT DISTR RT RTT Slot 2 Channel Slot 3 Channel Y UU EGO RU T n DIMN2A DIMM28 DIMM2C DIMMIB DIMMIA DDR3 M required 1066 1333 UDIMM RDIMI DIMMIC W Slot 1 Channel lt q Slot 2 Channel A a Slot 3 Channel A Note For ECC UDIMMs only Slot 1 and or Slot 2 be populated per chan nel 5 7 Installing a Expansion Card The SC813MTQ 350 chassis an accommodate one full size PCI Express expansion card with the use of a riser card included with system Installing a PCI Expansion Card 1 Power down the system and remove the AC power cord Remove the PCI slot shield Fully seat the riser card into the slot pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card Seat the expansion card into the rise
13. Note All other memory sizes types die density that are not listed in these tables are NOT supported For Quad Rank RDIMMs only Slot 1 and Slot 2 are populated per channel Memory Population Guidelines Please follow the tables below when populating the X8SIE X8SIE F DDR3 ECC UDIMM Memory DIMM Slots DIMMs DIMM Type POR Speeds Ranks per DIMM per Channel Populated any combination per Channel 8 1 Unbuffered 1066 1333 Single Rank Dual DDR3 ECC Rank 3 2 Unbuffered 1066 1333 Single Rank Dual DDR3 ECC Rank 3 3 N A Not Sup Single Rank Dual ported Rank To Install Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom To Remove Use your thumbs to gently push the release tabs near both ends of the module This should release it from the slot Figure 5 5 DIMM Installation Notch Y Front View Note Notch should align with the receptive key point on the slot Release Tab Release Tab DOO Top View of DDR3 Slot 5 10 Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup DDR3 ECC RDIMM Memory DIMM Slots DIMMs per Channel Populated per Channel DIMM Type POR Speeds Ranks per DIMM any combination 3 1 Registered 1066 1333 DDR3 ECC Single Rank Dual Rank Registered 1066 DDR3 ECC Q uad Rank Registered 1066 1333
14. P LPC I O HEALTH INFO 1 4 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 2supermicro nl Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C 886 2 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw support supermicro com tw 886 2 8228 1366 ext 132 or 139 1 5 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Notes 1 6 Chapter 2 Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 50161 50161 up and running Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time This quick setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processor a
15. R T For Hard disk drives Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology SMART can help predict impending drive failures Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically de tect hard disk drive support Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using the S M A R T Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S M A R T to support hard drive disk The options are Disabled Enabled and Auto 32 Bit Data Transfer Select Enable to enable the function of 32 bit IDE data transfer The options are Enabled and Disabled PCI PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set the PCI PnP configurations for the following items Clear NVRAM This feature clears the NVRAM during system boot The options are No and Yes Plug amp Play OS Selecting Yes allows the OS to configure Plug amp Play devices This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug amp Play Select No to allow the AMI BIOS to configure all devices in the system SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual PCI Latency Timer This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles The options are 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 and 248 PCI IDE Bus Master When enabled the BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading writing to IDE drives The options are Disabled and Default PCIE I O Performace This feature selects the setting
16. The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets 4 1 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual e This product may be connected to an IT power system In all cases make sure that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth ground e Serverboard Battery CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down which will reverse its polarites see Figure 4 1 This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions e DVD ROM Laser CAUTION this server may have come equipped with a DVD ROM drive To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation exposure do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon ventional way e 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 SuperServer 50161 50161 clean and free of clutter e The SuperServer 50161 50161 weighs approximately 38 Ibs 17 3 kg when fully loaded When l
17. be connected to your power supply See Section 5 9 for power connector pin definitions Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors See Figure 5 1 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators All JF1 wires have been bundled into a single ribbon cable to simplify this connec tion Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the board The other end connects to the Control Panel PCB board located just behind the system status LEDs on the chassis See Chapter 5 for details and pin descriptions Figure 5 1 Control Panel Header Pins 16 15 Power LED LED Anode HDD LED LED Anode NIC1 LED LED Anode NIC2 LED LED Anode OH Fan Fail LED ojo UID LED Power Fail LED LED Anode Ground Reset Button Ground Power Button 2 1 5 3 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual 5 4 I O Ports The I O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification See Figure 5 2 below for the colors and locations of the various ports Figure 5 2 I O Ports 5 UN 1 Keyboard Purple 6 COM1 Port 2 PS 2 Mouse Green 7 VGA Port Blue 3 USB Port 0 8 LAN1 4 USB Port 1 9 LAN2 5 IPMI LAN Port X8SIE F only 5 5 Processor and Heatsink Installation Whe
18. by the OS and the CPU Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack The default is Enabled Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web Sites for more information 7 6 Chapter 7 BIOS Simultaneous Multi Threading Available when supported by the CPU Set to Enabled to use the Hyper Threading Technology which will result in increased CPU performance The options are Disabled and Enabled Active Processor Cores Set to Enabled to use a processor s Second Core and beyond Please refer to Intel s web site for more information The options are All 1 2 and 4 Intel EIST Technology EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consump tion and heat dissipation Please refer to Intel s web site for detailed information The options are Disabled and Enabled Intel Turbo Boost Technology Available if Intel EIST technology is Enabled This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions The options are Disabled and Enabled C1E Support Select Enabled to use the Enhanced Halt State feature C1E significantly reduces the
19. com In addition to the motherboard and chassis various hardware components have been included with the SuperServer 5016I MT 5016I MTF as listed below Four 4 cm high performance fans FAN 0065L4 One passive heatsink SNK P0046P One PCI Express 2 0 x16 riser card CSE RR1U E16 One slim DVD ROM drive DVM TEAC DVD SBT or DVM PNSC DVD SBT One USB adapter for DVD ROM CDM USATA G One DVD ROM cable CBL 0341L SATA Accessories One SATA backplane CSE SAS 815TQ One SATA cable set CBL 0186L One SGPIO cable CBL 0157L Four hot swap hard disk trays MCP 220 00003 01 One SuperServer 50161 50161 User s Manual One rackmount rail kit CSE PT8 18 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual 1 2 Motherboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 5016I MT 5016I MTF lies the X8SIE X8SIE F a single processor motherboard based on the Intel 3420 chipset Below are the main features of the X8SIE X8SIE F See Figure 1 1 for a block diagram of the chipset Processors The X8SIE X8SIE F supports a single Intel Xeon 3400 Series and L3426 pro cessors in an LGA1156 socket Please refer to the motherboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors www supermicro com Memory The X8SIE X8SIE F has six DIMM slots that can support up to 16 GB of UDIMM unbuffered DIMMs or up to 32 GB or RDIMM registered DIMMs DDR3 1333 1066 800 memory Dual channel configurat
20. connections have been made Checking the Drives 1 All drives can be accessed from the front of the server For servicing the CD ROM drive you will need to remove the top chassis cover The SATA disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover 2 Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD ROM drive to the system 3 Depending upon your system s configuration your system may have one or more drives already installed If you need to install drives please refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 6 Checking the Airflow 1 Airflow is provided by four high performance 4 cm input fans The system component layout was carefully designed to promote sufficient airflow through the small 1U rackmount space 2 9 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual 2 Also note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow generated by the fans Providing Power 1 Plug the power cord from the power supply unit into a high quality power strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges It is recommend ed that you use an uninterruptible power supply UPS 2 Depress the power button on the front of the chassis to power up the system 2 10 Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SATA dri
21. direct connections to the branch circuit i e the use of power strips etc 2 3 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual 2 4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 5016l MT 50161l MTF into a rack unit with the rack rails provided If the server has already been mounted into a rack you can skip ahead to Sections 2 5 and 2 6 There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly 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 may have received rack rail hardware with the SuperServer 50161 50161 MTF Two front inner rails should already be attached to the chassis This hard ware consists of two rear inner rails that secure to the chassis one on each side just behind the preinstalled front inner rails Note that these two rails are left right specific Installing the Rear Inner Rails First locate the right rear inner rail the rail that will be used on the right side of the chassis when you face the front of the chassis Align the two square holes on the rail against the hooks on the right side of the chassis Securely attach the rail to the chassis with M4 flat head screws Repeat these steps to install the left rear inner rail to the left side of the chassis see Figure 2 1 You will also need to att
22. for the IOH PCIE maximum payload size The op tions are 128B and 256B ROM Scan Ordering This item determines what kind of option ROM activates over another The options are Onboard First and Add on First PCI Slot 1 PCle Slot 2 amp 6 OPROM Use this feature to enable or disable PCI slot Option ROMs The options are Dis abled and Enabled Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Load Onboard LAN3 Option ROM X8SIE LN4 only Load Onboard LAN4 Option ROM X8SIE LN4 only This feature is to enable or disable the onboard LAN option ROMs The options are Disabled and Enabled Boot Graphics Adapter Priority Use this feature to select the graphics controller to be used as the primary boot device The options are Other Onboard VGA and Slot 6 Select Slot 6 if a graphics controller is installed in the CPU controlled Slot 6 slot gt Super IO Device Configuration Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address This option specifies the base port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources When this option is set to Disabled the serial port physically becomes unavailable Select 3F8 IRQ4 to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address The options Chapter 7 BIOS for Serial Port1 are Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 The options for Serial Port2 are
23. pin fans or all 4 pin fans on a motherboard Please do not use 3 pin fans and 4 pin fans on the same board Speaker Connector Pin Definitions Pin Setting Definition Pins 3 4 Internal Speaker Pins1 4 External Speaker 5 17 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Serial Port Pin Definitions Serial Ports A COM Port is located on the backplane COM1 and a Serial port header COM 2 is located next to the USB10 11 header to provide front access See the table on the right for pin definitions Universal Serial Bus USB Two Universal Serial Bus ports USB 0 and USB 1 are located on the I O backplane Additionally two Type A USB header USB4 and USB4 and two USB connections USB2 3 and USB 10 11 are provided on the motherboard to provide front chassis access Cables are not included See the tables on the right for pin definitions LAN1 LAN2 Ethernet Ports Two Ethernet ports are located on the I O backplane These ports accept RJ45 type cables In addition an IPMI Dedicated LAN is located above USB 0 1 ports on the X8SIE F to provide a dedicated network connection for IPMI 2 0 support 5 18 Pin Definition 1 Pin 1 Pin 1 DCD RXD TXD DTR Ground Definition Pin Definition DSR RTS CTS RI NC NC No Connection 5V USB_PN1 USB PP1 Ground USB 8 9 10 Definition 45V USB PN2 USB PP2 Ground No Con nection Pins
24. power On System on or System off and PWR cable before removing or installing any component See the table on the right for more details IPMI Heartbeat LED An IPMI Heartbeat LED is located at LE7 When LE7 blinks IPMI is func tioning properly Refer to the table on the right for details IPMI Heartbeat LED Green Blinking IPMI is ready for use Rear UID LED The rear UID LED is located at LE5 on the backplane This LED is used in conjunc tion with the front UID LED and the rear UID switch to provide easy identification of a system that might be in need of service 5 23 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual 5 12 SATA and Floppy Drive Connections SATA Port Pin Definitions SATA Ports 1 I SATA5 Six Serial ATA SATA ports I SATA Pin Definition 0 5 are located on the X8SIE F l Ground motherboard 4 SATA ports on the xe X8SIE These Serial Link connections 3 provide faster data transmission than 4 Ground traditional Parallel ATA See the table 5 RXN on the right for pin definitions 6 RXP 7 Ground Floppy Connector The floppy connector is located next Floppy Drive Connector Pin Definitions Floppy to the DIMM slots on the motherboard Pin Definition Pin Definition ae ang table on the right for pin Ground definitions 3 Ground 4 Reserved Note the following when connecting 5 Key 6 FDEDIN th
25. press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot Repeat step 1 to install DIMM1B if needed Memory Support The X8SIE X8SIE F supports up to 16GB of DDR3 ECC UDIMM or up to 32GB of ECC DDR3 RDIMM 1333 1066 800 MHz in 6 DIMM slots Populating these DIMM slots with a pair of memory modules of the same type and same size will result in interleaved memory which will improve memory performance Please refer to the table below Platform DIMM Type Intel Xeon Series Processors X8SIE X8SIE F Non ECC UDIMM Only Not Supported ECC UDIMM Only Supported see Table 1 RDIMM Only with ECC Supported see Table 2 Mixed ECC with non ECC Not Supported Mixed UDIMM RDIMM Not Supported Table 1 DDR3 ECC Unbuffered UDIMM Memory Support ECC UDIMM 1Gb x8 DRAM 2Gb x8 DRAM Single Rank Up to 4GB Up to 8GB 4 x 1GB DIMM Modules 4 x 2GB DIMM Modules Dual Rank Up to 8GB Up to 16GB 4 x 2GB DIMM Modules 4 x 4GB DIMM Modules Quad Rank Not Supported Not Supported SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Table 2 DDR3 ECC Registered RDIMM Memory Support RDIMM 1Gb x8 DRAM 2Gb x8 DRAM Single Rank Up to 6GB Up to 12GB 6 x 1GB DIMM Modules 6 x 2GB DIMM Modules Dual Rank Up to 12GB Up to 24GB 6 x 2GB DIMM Modules 6 x 4GB DIMM Modules Quad Rank Up to 16GB Up to 32GB 4 x DIMM Modules 4 x 8GB DIMM Modules
26. the Front Status UID and OH Fan Fail connections on State Definition pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to display UID off Norma Unit ID signals or to provide ad On Overheat vanced warnings for chassis overheat Flash Fan fan failure Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions NIC1 NIC2 LAN1 LAN2 LAN1 LAN2 LED Pin Definitions JF1 The NIC Network Interface Control ler LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1 and the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on pins 9 and 10 NIC1 LED and NIC2 LED are 2 pin NIC LED headers At tach NIC LED cables to NIC1 LED and NIC2 LED to display network activities for LAN 1 and LAN2 Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions Pin Definition 9 11 Vcc 10 12 Ground HDD LED mE HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1 This LED is Pin Definition used to display HDD activity See the 13 45V table on the right for pin definitions HD Active Power On LED The Power On LED connector is lo Power LED cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 This LER connection is used to provide LED indication of power being supplied to the system See the table on the right for pin definitions Pin Definition 115 sv 16 5 16 Chassis Intrusion The Chassis Intrusion header is des ignated JL1 Attach an appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the cha
27. the Initial PWM Cycle in order to balance the needs between system cooling and power saving The Balanced setting is recommended for regular sys tems with normal hardware configurations Select Energy Saving for the onboard fans to run at 3096 of the Initial PWM Cycle for best power efficiency and maximum quietness The Options are Full Speed 100 of PWM Cycle Performance 70 of PWM Cycle Balanced 50 of PWM Cycle and Energy Saving 30 of PWM Cycle Fani Fan 6 Reading This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces Fani through 5 Vcore AVCC 3 3Vcc 12V V_DIMM 5V 12V 3 3Vsb and Vbat gt ACPI Configuration Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI power management settings for your system High Performance Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Performance Event Timer HPET that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real time Clock RTC does in synchronizing multimedia streams providing smooth playback and reducing the de pendency on other timestamp calculation devices such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc Chapter 7 BIOS 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 ACPI Aware O S Enable ACPI support if it is supported by the OS to control ACPI through the Operat ing System Otherwise disable this feat
28. the Overheat Alarm etc Since CPUs can have different Tem perature Tolerances the installed CPU can now send its Temperature Toler ance to the motherboard resulting in better CPU thermal management 7 15 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor Low Medium and High This makes it easier for the user to understand the CPU s temperature status rather than by just simply seeing a temperature reading i e 25 C The information provided above is for your reference only For more information on thermal management please refer to Intel s Web site at www Intel com Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative When the CPU on die temperature increases the fan speed will also increase for effective system cooling Select Full Speed to allow the onboard fans to run at full speed of 10096 Pulse Width Modulation Duty Cycle for maximum cooling The Full Speed setting is recommended for special system configuration or debugging Select Performance for the onboard fans to run at 70 of the Initial PWM Cycle for better system cooling The Performance setting is recommended for high power consuming and high density systems Select Balanced for the onboard fans to run at 50 of
29. the socket to avoid damage to the CPU or the socket With the CPU inside the socket inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed 5 Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock Save the plastic PnP cap The motherboard must be shipped with the PnP cap properly installed to protect the CPU socket pins Shipment without the PnP cap properly installed will cause damage to the socket pins CPU properly installed Load lever locked into place Warning The CPU will only seat inside the socket in one direction Make sure it is properly inserted before closing the load plate If it doesn t close properly do not force it as it may damage your CPU Instead open the load plate again and double check that the CPU is aligned properly 5 6 Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die the re quired amount has already been applied Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the motherboard and the heatsink bracket underneath Screw in two diagonal screws i e the 1 and the 2 screws until just snug do not over tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws Figure 5 3 Installing the Heatsink SUPERSERVER 50161 50161
30. to the serverboard ground to provide a continuous ground for the system Warning To avoid damaging the serverboard and its components do not apply any force greater than 8 16 per square inch when installing a screw into a mount ing hole 5 3 Connecting Cables Now that the motherboard is installed the next step is to connect the cables to the board These include the data ribbon cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back If you need to disconnect any of these cables you should take care to keep them routed as they were originally after reconnecting them make sure the red wires connect to the pin 1 locations The following data 5 2 Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup cables with their locations noted should be connected See the layout on page 5 9 for connector locations e SATA drive data cable I SATAO I SATA3 e Control Panel cable JF1 e COM Port cable e Front USB port cable USB2 3 Important Make sure the the cables do not come into contact with the fans Connecting Power Cables The X8SIE X8SIE F has a 24 pin primary power supply connector JPW1 for con nection to the ATX power supply In addition an 8 pin processor power connector JPW2 must also
31. 6 4 Drive Bay 6 3 Removing the Front Bezel Me 6 3 SATA Drive Installation rtp aod al 6 4 Accessing the Drive Bays eerie derriere reete kenne dee 6 4 sr nce HH 6 5 6 5 JPower Supply iue ve n eR EE cca RI DNE 6 7 Power Supply Fall Duces es Sanc asse rna 6 7 Chapter 7 BIOS 7 1 a VM 7 1 Starting BIOS Setup eios bo prt uin bte eset 7 1 How To Change the Configuration Data a tte rae emt etta 7 1 How to Start the Setup Utility e 7 2 Main cc 7 2 7 3 Advanced Setup CON UT AUS assests etc 7 4 7 4 Sepunby Setting Seesar enc eee eect ede 7 20 LEES p De REI m 7 21 7 0 ERM OPUONS P 7 22 Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes Appendix B Installing Windows Appendix C System Specifications SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Notes Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 50161 50161 is a high end server comprised of two main subsystems the SC813MTQ 350 1U chassis and the X8SIE X8SIE F motherboard Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been cer tified for use with the SuperServer 50161 50161 www supermicro
32. A drives and power supply modules to cool before touch ing them e Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling 2 2 Chapter 2 Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient tempera ture Tmra Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times To ensure this the rack itself should be grounded Particular attention should be given to power supply connec tions other than the
33. Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST Power On Self Test error beep codes for the AMI BIOS POST error beep codes are divided into two categories recoverable and terminal This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem BIOS may also issue one of the following beep codes 1 long and eight short beeps video configuration error 1 repetitive long beep no memory detected 1 continuous beep with the front panel Overheat LED on system overheat A 1 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Notes A 2 Appendix Installing Windows Appendix B Installing Windows After all hardware components have been installed you must first configure Intel South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers To configure RAID settings please refer to RAID Configuration User Guides posted on our web site at www supermicro com support manuals Note The following OS installation instructions are written for the Windows XP 2003 OS only If you have the Windows 2008 or Windows Vista OS please follow the instructions displayed on your screen to install the OS B 1 Installing Windows to a RAID System Insert Microsoft s Windows XP Windows 2003 Setup CD in the CD ROM drive and the system will start booting up fr
34. CPU s power consumption by reducing the CPU s clock cycle and voltage during a Halt State The options are Disabled and Enabled Intel C STATE Tech If enabled C State is set by the system automatically to either C2 C3 or C4 state The options are Default and Enabled C State package limit setting If set to Auto the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C State package register The options are Auto C1 C3 C6 and C7 C1 Auto Demotion When enabled the CPU will conditionally demote C3 C6 or C7 requests to C1 based on un core auto demote information The options are Disabled and Enabled C3 Auto Demotion When enabled the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based on un core auto demote information The options are Disabled and Enabled 7 7 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual gt Advanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below Memory Remap Feature This feature when enabled allows the remapping of everlapped memory above the total physical memory The settings are Enabled and Disabled Intel VT d Select Enabled to enable Intel s Virtualization Technology support for Direct I O VT d by reporting the I O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables This feature offers fully protected resource sharing across the Intel platforms providing the user with greater reliability security and availability in netwo
35. Disabled 2F8 IRQ3 and 2E8 IRQ3 Onboard Floppy Controller Select Enabled to enable the onboard Floppy Controller The options are Enabled and Disabled Remote Access Configuration Remote Access This allows the user to enable the Remote Access feature The options are Dis abled and Enabled If Remote Access is set to Enabled the following items will display Serial Port Number This feature allows the user decide which serial port to be used for Console Redirection The options are COM 1 COM 2 and COM 3 Note Serial Over LAN SOL is enabled on COM 3 on the X8SIE F Serial Port Mode This feature allows the user to set the serial port mode for Console Redirection The options are 115200 8 n 1 57600 8 n 1 38400 8 n 1 19200 8 n 1 and 9600 8 n 1 Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection The options are None Hardware and Software Redirection After BIOS POST Select Disabled to turn off Console Redirection after Power On Self Test POST Select Always to keep Console Redirection active all the time after POST Note This setting may not be supported by some operating systems Select Boot Loader to keep Console Redirection active during POST and Boot Loader The options are Disabled Boot Loader and Always Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redi rection The options are ANSI VT100 and VT UTF8
36. I MTF Installation and maintenance shall be performed by experienced technicians only The SuperServer 5016I MT 5016I MTF is a single processor system based on the SC813MTQ 350 1U rackmount chassis and the Super X8SIE X8SIE F moth erboard Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the system and describes the main features of the Super X8SIE X8SIE F motherboard and the SC813MTQ 350 chassis Chapter 2 Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to setup the system If your server was ordered without the processor and memory components this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation Chapter 3 System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 4 System Safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 501 61 50161 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8SIE X8SIE F motherboard including the locations and functions of connectors headers and jumpers Refer to this chapter w
37. ICRO Supero Doctor III SUPERMICRO Computer Inc Build driver diskettes and manuals Browse CD Auto Start Up Next Time For more information please visit SUPERMICRO s web site Driver Tool Installation Display Screen Note Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item Click a computer icon to the right of an item to install an item from top to the bottom one at a time After installing each item you must re boot the system before proceeding with the next item on the list The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD 5 25 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual 5 14 Configuring Supero Doctor 111 The Supero Doctor Ill program is a Web based management tool that supports remote management capability It includes Remote and Local Management tools The local management is called the SD Client The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard 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 Notes The default User Name and the Password are ADMIN In the Windows OS environment the Supero Doctor Ill settings take precedence over the BIOS settings When first installed Supero Doctor adopts the tem
38. MMMMEMEMMMMNMMMMME 5 19 NAIF FUNG M 5 20 M c 5 20 Unit TESI 5 20 5 40 Jumper scies S ea sab penatus teens 5 21 Eo NI p SNMP NN pP ION 5 21 CMOS 4 EEEn nenene reenn 5 21 VGA EM a T RI 5 21 LAN1 LAN2 Enable Disable 2 5 22 PCI Slot SMB Enable cp Mero edt 5 22 USB VV AR SUG m 5 22 BMC Jumper BSI Oy casera ca ce ected 5 22 5 11 Onboard ccecececeecee cece cece ee ceneeeeeeeeeeeeceneeaeeeeeeeeeeeceaeeeeeeeeeeees 5 23 p eal e a 5 23 IFMIDegdiested LAN 5 23 Onboard Power LED x enceinte rni indice icem 5 23 IPMI Heartbeat LED 5 23 Rear UID LED P PI 5 23 5 12 SATA and Floppy Drive 1 5 24 SATAIPONS mer or a Ut DIR 5 24 Floppy CONNSC OT spasiini nnna EE aaa aak 5 24 Table of Contents 5 13 Installing Additional Rer 5 25 5 14 Configuring Supero Doctor 5 26 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6 1 Static Sensitive Die c H RR 6 1 PRECAUTIONS edm 6 1 6 1 6 2 g p 6 2 gc femen T 6 3
39. MTQ 350 chassis For component installation follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered If some steps are unnecessary skip ahead to the step that follows Tools Required The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintainance is a Philips screwdriver 6 1 Static Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent damage to any printed circuit boards PCBs it is important to handle them very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD discharge Precautions Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge e Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the motherboard 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 motherboard Unpacking The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage When unpacking the board make sure the person handling it is static protected 6 1 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Figure 6
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41. SUPERO SuperServer 50161 SuperServer 50161 bese 53858 90 q D B p C DC 2 5 D Srm 1 1 i USER S MANUAL Revision 1 0 The information in this User s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual or to notify any person or organization of the updates Please Note For the most up to date version of this manual please see our web site at www supermicro com Super Micro Computer Inc Supermicro reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software if any and documentation may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR I
42. Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen 7 22 Chapter 7 BIOS Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer so the new system con figuration parameters can take effect Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press lt Enter gt Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press lt Enter gt Discard Changes Select this option and press lt Enter gt to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press lt Enter gt Then select OK to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically load Optimal De faults to the BIOS Settings The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance but may not work best for all computer applications Load Fail Safe Defaults To set this feature select Load Fail Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press lt Enter gt The Fail Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability but not for maximum performance 7 23 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Notes 7 24 Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes
43. Settings Jumper Setting Definition Closed Enabled Open Default Disabled USBO 1 Port Wake up Enable Disable JPUSB1 Pin Definition 1 2 Enabled Default 2 3 Disabled BMC IPMI Enable Disable Jumper Settings Settings Definition Pins 1 2 Enabled Default Pins 2 3 Disabled Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup LAN1 LAN2 Activity LED 5 11 Onboard Indicators LAN1 2 LEDs Color Status Definition The Ethernet ports located on the I O Yellow Blinking Active backplane have two LEDs On each port one LED indicates activity while the other LED may be green amber or off to indicate the speed of the con nection See the tables on the right for more information LAN1 2 LED Link LED LED Color Definition Off No Connection or 10 Mb s Green 100 Mbis Amber 1 Gb s IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs In addition to LAN1 LAN2 a dedicated IPMI LAN port is also provided on the X8SIE F The yellow LED indicates sae Definition activity while the green LED indicates Selle COMIS the speed of the connection See the IPMI LAN Link LED Left amp Activity LED Right Activity Yellow Blink Active ing table at right for more information Onboard Power LED An Onboard Power LED is located at Onboard PWR LED LE4 on the motherboard When LE4 is LED Color Definition on the AC power cable is connected Off System Off Make sure to disconnect the
44. able Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 or JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2 Ethernet ports respectively See the table on the right for jumper set tings The default setting is enabled PCI Slot SMB Enable Use Jumpers 12 1 2 2 to enable PCI Slot SMB System Management Bus support to improve system manage ment for the PCI slots See the table on the right for jumper settings USB Wake Up Use the JPUSB1 jumper to wake up your system by pressing a key on a USB keyboard or clicking the USB mouse The JPUSB1 jumper is used together with the USB Wake Up feature in the BIOS Enable this jumper and the USB feature in the BIOS to wake up your system via USB devices Note When the USB function is set to Enabled in the BIOS and a USB Wake up jumper is set to Disabled remove the USB devices from the USB ports whose USB jumper is Dis abled before the system goes into the standby mode BMC Jumper X8SIE F only JPB is used to enable or disable the BMC Baseboard Management Con trol Chip and the onboard IPMI con nection This jumper is used together with the IPMI settings in the BIOS The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to Enable BMC See the table on the right for jumper settings 5 22 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual LAN1 LAN2 Enable Disable Jumper Settings JPL1 JPL2 Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1 2 Enabled Pins 2 3 Disabled PCI Slot_SMB Enable Jumper
45. ach the rail brackets when installing into a telco rack Locking Tabs Both chassis rails have a locking tab which serves two functions The first is to lock the server into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack which is its normal position Secondly 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 2 4 Chapter 2 Server Installation Figure 2 1 Installing Rear Inner Chassis Rails Installing the Rack Rails Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 5016I MT 5016I MTF in the rack see Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2 3 Position the chassis rail guides at the desired location in the rack keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets provided Attach the other assembly to the other side of the rack making sure that both are at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward 2 5 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit The next step is to install the server into the rack Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both sides you may have to depress the l
46. al 1 4 External 23 B1 Onboard Battery 30 T SGPIO 0 1 Serial General Purpose IO headers for SATA 2 USB0 1 Backpanel USB 0 1 44 26 USB 4 USB 5 Type A USB Connectors 19 20 USB 10 11 USB 2 3 Front Panel USB headers 6 VGA Onboard Video Port 12 5 1 Unit ID Switch Note Jumpers and LEDs are listed on the next page 5 13 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Number Jumper Description Default 43 JPUSB1 USB0 1 Wake up Pins 1 2 Enabled 48 JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5 10 45 JPS1 SAS Enable Pins 1 2 Enabled 14 1 2 2 SMB to PCI Slots See Section 5 10 15 JPG1 Onboard VGA Enable Pins 1 2 Enabled 10 JPL1 JPL2 LAN1 LAN2 Enable Pins 1 2 Enabled 13 JPB BMC Jumper Pins 1 2 Enabled LED Indicators Number LED Description Color State Status 49 LE4 Onboard Standby PWR LED Green Solid on PWR On 16 I7 IPMI Heartbeat LED Yellow Blinking IPMI Normal 11 UID LED Unit ID LED Blue Solid On UID On 5 14 Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup 5 9 Connector Definitions Main ATX Power Supply Connector The primary power supply connec tor JPW1 meets the SSI EPS 12V specification Refer to the table on the right for the pin definitions of the ATX 24 pin power connector You must also connect the 8 pin JPW2 power connector to your power supply see below Processor Power Connector JPW2 must also be conne
47. ant system monitoring and control information LEDs indicate power on network activity hard disk drive activ ity and system overheat conditions The control panel also includes a main power button and a system reset button The front of the chassis also includes a COM port and two USB serial ports for easy access Cooling System The SC813MTQ 350 chassis has an innovative cooling design that features three 4 cm high performance system cooling fans Each of these fans plug into a chassis fan header on the motherboard An air shroud channels the airflow generated by the fans to efficiently cool the processor area of the system A fan speed control setting in BIOS allows fan speed to be determined by system temperature the recommended setting is 3 pin Server 1 3 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Figure 1 1 Intel 3420 Chipset System Block Diagram Note This is a general block diagram Please see Chapter 5 for details DDR3 CHA DIMMI Far DIMM2 Intel 1333 1066MHz PCIe x16 SLOT 2 0 x16 Xeon 3400 yore Eas E 5 0GT s Series 6 RDIMM DDR3 CHB A DIMMI Far run on 1333 1066MBz x4 DMI PCIe xl GLAN1 PCIe x8 SLOT Epps oGbp 82574L 1 PCI 32 SLOT 2 ae SATA PORTS 300MB s B20 8 USB PORTS a 1 2 reserved CK505 1 0 FLASH SPI 32Mb Intel 3420 PCIe xlej GLAN2 RJ45 ERES 52574 W83627DHG
48. anual 7 4 Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password If you use both pass words the Supervisor password must be set first BIOS SETUP UTILITY Change Supervisor Password Supervisor Password This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system User Password This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a user password has been entered for the system Change Supervisor Password Select this feature and press Enter to access the submenu and then type in new Supervisor Password User Access Level Available when Supervisor Password is set as above Available options are Full Access grants full User read and write access to the Setup Utility View Only allows access to the Setup Utility but the fields cannot be changed Limited allows only limited fields to be changed such as Date and Time No Access prevents User access to the Setup Utility Change User Password Select this feature and press Enter to access the submenu and then type in a new User Password 7 20 Chapter 7 BIOS Clear User Password Available only if User Password has been set Password Check Available options are Setup and Always Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enab
49. be used at any time during the setup navigation process These keys include F1 lt F10 gt Enter ESC ar row keys etc 9 Note Options printed in Bold are default settings How To Change the Configuration Data The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing lt Del gt at the appropriate time during system boot SUPERSERVER 5016I MT 5016I MTF User s Manual How to Start 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 Delete 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 system In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update If you have to update the BIOS do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating This is to avoid possible boot failure 7 2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility you will enter the Main setup screen You can always return to the Main setup sc
50. cted to pro vide power to the South Bridge North Bridge and all VRMs See the table on the right for pin definitions Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1 Momentarily contacting both pins will power on off the system This button can also be con figured to function as a suspend button with a setting in the BIOS see Chapter 7 To turn off the power in the suspend mode press the button for at least 4 seconds Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1 Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case to reset the system Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions ATX Power 24 pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin Definition Pin Definition 13 3 3V 1 3 3V 14 12V 2 3 3V 15 COM 3 COM 16 PS_ON 4 5V 17 5 COM 18 COM 6 5V 19 COM COM 20 Res NC 8 PWR OK 21 45V 9 5VSB 22 5V 10 12V 23 5V 11 12V 24 COM 12 3 3V Required Connection 8 pin 12V Processor Power Pin Definitions Pins Definition 1 4 Ground Required Connection Power Button Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 1 PW ON Ground Reset Button Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition Reset Ground 5 15 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Overheat OH Fan Fail Front UID LED OH Fan Fail Indicator Connect an LED cable to
51. e floppy cable 7 Ground 8 Index e The floppy disk drive cable has Ground LUN o seven twisted wires 11 Ground 12 Drive Select B 13 Ground 14 Drive Select B e Ared mark on a wire typically des 15 Ground 16 gt OMINODEURUS ignates the location of pin 1 I Cee 183 DIR 19 Ground 20 STEP e A single floppy disk drive ribbon Ground cable has 34 wires and two con 23 Ground 24 WinGate nectors to provide for two floppy 2 Ground iran ce disk drives The connector with 27 Ground AB twisted wires always connects to 29 Ground 30 drive A and the connector that round does not have twisted wires al 18 99419 ways connects to drive 5 24 Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup 5 13 Installing Additional Drivers After you ve installed the Windows Operating System a screen as shown below will appear You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed To install these software programs and drivers click the icons to the right of these items S SUPERMICRO X85IE 6 Motherboard Drivers amp Tools WinXP Intel 3400 3420 Chipset INF files Drivers amp Tools Ll Matrox G200e Graphics Driver Intel 3420 Chipset X8SIE LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager Intel Matrix Storage Manager Adaptec Storage Manager Intel PRO Network Connections Drivers Trusted Platform Module Driver Optional SUPERM
52. eep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use e Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard 4 3 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual 4 4 Operating Precautions A Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5016l 50161 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 S 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 mana
53. form ing any service on the system Basic electrical safety precautions shall be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 5016I MT 5016I MTF from damage Be aware of the locations of the power on off switch on the chassis as well as the room s emergency power off switch disconnection switch or electrical outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then quickly remove power from the system Do not work alone when working with high voltage components Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in stalling main system components such as the serverboard memory modules and floppy drive When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system first and then unplug the power cords of all the power supply units in the system When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is familiar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if neces sary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use 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
54. g It is recommended that you keep a maintenance log of filter cleaning replacement since its condition will affect the airflow throughout the whole system Figure 6 3 Removing the Front Bezel 00000 2 5 1 Unlock 2 Press release knob 3 Remove bezel assembly 6 3 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Accessing the Drive Bays 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 SATA drives Proceed to the next step for instructions Note The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot swap capability of the drives DVD ROM Drive For installing removing a DVD ROM drive you will need to gain access to the inside of the server by removing the top cover of the chassis Proceed to the DVD ROM Drive Installation section in this chapter for instructions Note that only a slim DVD ROM drive will fit into the 50161 50161 Use caution when working around the SATA backplane Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon N cables touch the backplane Also regardless of how many drives are installed all four drive carriers must remain in the chassis to
55. gement agency to dispose of your used battery properly 4 4 Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X8SIE X8SIE F motherboard into the chassis connect the data and power cables and install add on cards All jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included for your reference Remember to completely close the chassis when you have finished working with the motherboard to better cool and protect the system 5 1 Handling the Motherboard Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to any printed circuit boards PCBs it is important to handle them very carefully see previous chapter To prevent the motherboard from bending keep one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from electric static discharge Precautions e Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent Electrostatic Discharge e Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins e Put the motherboard add on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding
56. he Overheat LED and system buzzer will activate if the High condition continues for some time after it is reached The CPU fan will run at full speed to bring the CPU temperature down If the CPU temperature still increases even with the CPU fan running at full soeed the system buzzer will activate and the Overheat LED will turn on The Early Alarm the Overheat LED and system buzzer will be activated exactly when the High level is reached The CPU fan will run at full soeed to bring the CPU temperature down Note In both the alarms above please take immediate action as shown below See CPU Overheat Alarm to modify the above alarm settings User intervention If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated take action immediately by checking the system fans chassis ventilation and room temperature to correct any problems Note the system may shut down if it con tinues for a long period to prevent damage to the CPU Notes The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures Celsius Fahrenheit has been upgraded to a more advanced feature by Intel in its newer processors The basic concept is that each CPU is embedded by a unique temperature information that the motherboard can read This Temperature Threshold or Temperature Tolerance has been assigned at the factory and is the baseline by which the motherboard takes action during different CPU temperature conditions i e by increasing CPU Fan speed triggering
57. hen adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the motherboard Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC813MTQ 350 chassis You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring Serial ATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply units and cooling fans Chapter 7 BIOS The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes Appendix B Installing Windows Appendix C System Specifications Notes SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 4 eu 1 1 Motherboard nennen nnne 1 2 Processors E IR 1 2 n X 1 2 Seral ATA EE 1 2 USE EPI VS INN SIOS ea 1 2 VO guo 1 2 Other 1 2 Chassis Features 1 3 System POWI mapu e up ee Senate a d UE 1 3 SATA ui nee ene eC ee 1 3 e 1 3 Cooling 1 3 Ieee 91210110
58. her in a ribbon cable to simplify the connection The LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons Details on JF1 can be found in Chapter 5 6 2 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6 3 System Fans Four 4 cm high performance fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer 50161 50161 The chassis includes air seals under the fans and at the chassis cross section which separates the drive bay area from the motherboard area of the chassis to promote better airflow It is highly important that the air seal is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis The fans can adjust their soeed according to the heat level sensed in the system which results in more efficient and quieter fan operation Fan speed is controlled by a setting in BIOS System Fan Failure fan fails you will need to have it replaced with the same type Contact your vendor or Supermicro for information on replacement fans 6 4 Drive Bay Installation Removal Removing the Front Bezel If your system has a front bezel optional attached to the chassis you must first remove it to gain access to the drive bays To remove the bezel first unlock the front of the chassis then press the release knob see Figure 6 3 Carefully re move the bezel with both hands A filter located within the bezel can be removed for replacement cleanin
59. ife support systems medical equipment nuclear facilities or systems aircraft aircraft devices aircraft emergency com munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro dis claims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra hazardous applications it does so entirely at its own risk Furthermore buyer agrees to fully indemnify defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims demands actions litigation and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra hazardous use or sale 4
60. ifting 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 e Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re moved away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan 4 2 Chapter 4 System Safety Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present e After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made 4 3 ESD Precautions A Electrostatic Discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge K
61. ions are supported Memory mod ules of the same size and speed should be used See Chapter 5 for details Serial ATA A SATA controller is integrated into the chipset to provide a six port 3 Gb s Serial ATA subsystem which is RAID 0 1 10 and Windows only 5 capable The SATA drives are hot swappable units PCI Expansion Slots The X8SIE X8SIE F has one PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot one PCI Express 2 0 x4 in a x8 slot and one 32 bit PCI 33 MHz slot Ports The color coded ports include a COM port two USB 2 0 ports PS 2 mouse and keyboard ports and two Gb Ethernet ports A dedicated IPMI LAN port is also included on the X8SIE F Other Features Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni tors a chassis intrusion header 3 phase switching voltage regulators chassis and CPU overheat sensors Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 support and a BIOS flash upgrade utility 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 3 Chassis Features System Power When configured as a SuperServer 5016I MT 5016I MTF the SC813MTQ 350 chassis includes a single 350W power supply SATA Subsystem The SC813MTQ 350 chassis was designed to support four SATA hard drives which are hot swappable units Note The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot swap capability of the SATA drives system based RAID is not available for SATA Control Panel The SC813MTQ 350 s control panel provides import
62. ive bay The 5016I MT 5016I MTF accomodates only slim DVD ROM drives Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim DVD ROM drive into the server You must power down the system before installing or removing a DVD ROM drive Removing the Chassis Cover T Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks you will hear a click Depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover and at the same time push the cover away from you until it stops You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server Removing Installing a Drive 1 With the chassis cover removed power down the system then unplug the power and data cables from the drive 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 Pull the tab away from the drive and push the drive unit out the front of the chassis 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 Remember to reconnect the data and power cables to the drive before replac ing the chassis cover and restoring power to the system 6 6 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6 5 Power Supply The SuperServer 5016I MT 5016I MTF has a single 350 watt power supply This power supply has the capability of operating at 100 240 input
63. learance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing This product is for 2 1 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 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 2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units N Warnings and Precautions N Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them n single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack In multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together e 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 e Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4 e Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up Use aregulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow the hot plug SAT
64. led Compatible Enhanced Configure SATA as This feature allows the user to select the drive type for SATA 1 The options are IDE RAID and AHCI PCH RAID CodeBase Available if RAID is selected above Select Intel to enable the Intel SATA Host RAID Utility Select Adaptec to use the Adaptec Host RAID Ultility The options are Intel and Adaptec SATA 2 Configuration Available if IDE is enabled under Configure SATA 1 as above Selecting Enhanced will set SATA 2 to native SATA mode The options are Dis abled and Enhanced IDE Detect Timeout sec Use this feature to set the time out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA ATAPI devices installed in the system The options are 0 sec 5 10 15 20 25 30 and 35 SATA 0 5r These settings allow the user to set the parameters of the disc storage devices at tached to the SATA ports Press Enter to activate the following submenu screen for detailed options of these items Set the correct configurations accordingly The items included in the submenu are Type Select the type of device connected to the system The options are Not Installed Auto CD DVD and ARMD LBA Large Mode LBA Logical Block Addressing is a method of addressing data on a disk drive In the LBA mode the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB For drive capacities over 137 GB your system must be equipped with a 48 bit LBA mode addressing If not contact your manufacturer or install an ATA 133 IDE contro
65. led the AMI BOIS displays a warning when any program or virus is sues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive The options are Enabled and Disabled 7 5 Boot Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY gt Boot Device Priority Use this feature to configure Boot Settings gt Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device The settings are 1st boot device 2nd boot device 3rd boot device 4th boot device 5th boot device and Disabled 1st Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 2nd Boot Device USB XOOXXXXXXXX e 3rd Boot Device SATA XXXXXXXXX 4th Boot Device Network XXXXXXXXX e 5th Boot Device Network XXXXXXXXX 7 21 SUPERSERVER 5016I MT 5016I MTF User s Manual gt Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority from the available Hard Drives 1st Drive SATA XXXXXXXXXX e 2nd Drive SATA XXXXXXXXXX gt Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives The settings are 1st boot device 2nd boot device and Disabled e 1st Drive 2nd Drive USB XXXXXXXXX Retry Boot Devices Select this option to retry booting from the configured boot devices if the systems fail to boot initially The options are Disabled and Enabled BIOS SETUP UTILITY Save Changes and Exit 7 6 Exit Options
66. ller card that supports 48 bit LBA mode The options are Disabled and Auto 7 9 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Block Multi Sector Transfer Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if Block Mode is not used Block Mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt Select Disabled to allow data to be transferred from and to the device one sector at a time Select Auto to allow data transfer from and to the device occur multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it The options are Auto and Disabled PIO Mode The IDE PIO Programmable 1 0 Mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller As the PIO mode increases the cycle time decreases The options are Auto 0 1 2 3 and 4 Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0 It has a data transfer rate of 3 3 MBs Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1 It has a data transfer rate of 5 2 MBs Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2 It has a data transfer rate of 8 3 MBs Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3 It has a data transfer rate of 11 1 MBs Select 4 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 4 It has a data transfer band width of 32 Bi
67. machine belongs to The value of each three digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255 i e 255 255 255 0 Gateway Address Enter the Gateway address this machine will use i e 192 168 10 1 MAC Address The BIOS will automatically enter the MAC address also known as Hardware Address of this machine however it may be over ridden MAC addresses are 6 two digit hexadecimal numbers Base 16 0 9 A B C D E F separated by dots i e 00 30 48 D0 D4 60 BMC Watch Dog Timer Action Allows the BMC to reset or power down the system if the operating system hangs or crashes The options are Disabled Reset System Power Down Power Cycle BMC WatchDog TimeOut Min Sec This option appears if BMC Watch Dog Timer Action above is enabled This is a timed delay in minutes or seconds before a system power down or reset 7 18 Chapter 7 BIOS after an operating system failure is detected The options are 5 Min 1 Min 30 Sec and 10 Sec gt Event Log Configuration View Event Log Use this option to view the System Event Log Mark all events as read This option marks all events as read The options are OK and Cancel Clear event log This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages The options are OK and Cancel PCIE Error Log Use this option to enable logging of errors encountered in the system s PCle bus The options are Yes and No 7 19 SUPERSERVER 5016I MT 5016I MTF User s M
68. n handling the processor package avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan Notes e 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 e f you buy a CPU separately make sure that you use an Intel certified multi directional heatsink only Make sure to install the serverboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsinks e 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 e Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support 5 4 Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup Installing the LGA1156 Processor 1 Press the load lever to release the load plate which covers the CPU socket from its locked position 3 Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the top center edge and the bottom center edge of the CPU 5 5 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual 4 Align the CPU key that is the semi circle cutouts against the socket keys Once aligned carefully lower the CPU straight down to the socket Do not drop the CPU on the socket Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of
69. nd memory preinstalled If your system is not already fully integrated with a motherboard pro cessor system memory etc please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing specific components 2 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the SuperServer 5016I MT 5016I MTF was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the server itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 50161 MT 5016I MTF It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section 2 3 Preparing for Setup The box the SuperServer 5016I MT 5016I MTF was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies six 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 minimal amount of time Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow Choosing a Setup Location Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 725 inches and approximately 30 inches of c
70. nter 7 17 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Clear BMC System Event Log This feature is used to clear the System Event Log Caution Any cleared information is unrecoverable Make absolutely sure you no longer need any data stored in the log before clearing the BMC Event Log Set LAN Configuration Set this feature to configure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address Channel Number Enter the channel number for the SET LAN Config com mand This is initially set to 1 Press or on your keyboard to change the Channel Number Channel Number Status This feature returns the channel status for the Channel Number selected above Channel Number is OK or Wrong Channel Number IP Address Source This feature selects whether the IP address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address are automatically assigned by the network s DHCP server Dynamic Host and Configuration Protocol or manually entered by the user Static If Static is selected the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address must be manually entered below If DHCP is selected the next three items will be configured automatically and will be grayed out The options are Static and DHCP IP Address Enter the IP address for this machine This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form i e 192 168 10 253 The value of each three digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255 Subnet Mask Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this
71. o allow the system to resume its last state before a power loss The options are Power On Power Off and Last State Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function When this item is set to Enabled the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will capture Interrupt 19 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks If this item is set to Disabled the ROM BIOS of the host adap tors will not capture Interrupt 19 and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices The options are Enabled and Disabled Processor amp Clock Options Warning Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings An incorrect AN value a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system to become unstable When this occurs revert to the default setting CPU Ratio This feature allows the user to use the CPU clock multiplier to multiply CPU speed in order to enhance performance Select Manual to Manually set the multiplier set 7 5 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual ting Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically select the CPU multiplier setting for your system The options are Default and Manual Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to use the feature of Clock Spectrum which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components wheneve
72. ocking tabs when inserting See Figure 2 2 When the server has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click Figure 2 2 Installing the Server into a Rack with optional front bezel shown 2 6 Chapter 2 Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the SuperServer 5016I MT 5016I MTF into a Telco type rack use two L shaped brackets on either side of the chassis four total First determine how far the server will extend out the front of the rack Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back If a bezel is included on your server remove it Then attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis then the two rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate the width of the rack Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the brackets to the rack Figure 2 3 Installing the Server into a Telco Rack with optional front bezel shown 2 7 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual 2 5 Checking the Motherboard Setup After you install the 50161 50161 in the rack you will need to open the unit to make sure the motherboard is p
73. odified between POST mes sages or the OEM logo Select Disabled to display the POST messages Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages The op tions are Enabled and Disabled AddOn ROM Display Mode This sets the display mode for Option ROM The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current Bootup Num Lock This feature selects the Power on state for Numlock key The options are Off and On PS 2 Mouse Support This feature enables support for the PS 2 mouse The options are Disabled Enabled and Auto Chapter 7 BIOS Wait For F1 Error This forces the system to wait until the F1 key is pressed if an error occurs The options are Disabled and Enabled Hit Del Message Display This feature displays Press DEL to run Setup during POST The options are Enabled and Disabled Watch Dog Function If enabled the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive for more than 5 minutes The options are Enabled and Disabled Power Button Mode This setting allows you to decide if the power button will turn off the system in stantly or wait for 4 seconds when it is pressed The options are Instant Off and 4 Seconds Override Restore on AC Power Loss Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage Select Power Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss Select Power On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss Select Last State t
74. old temperature as predefined by the CPU manufacturer to give the CPU and system fans additional time needed for CPU and system cooling In both the alarms above please take immediate action as shown below System Temperature This feature displays the absolute system temperature i e 349C CPU Temperature The CPU Temperature feature will display the CPU temperature status as detected by the BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Low This level is considered as the normal operating state The CPU temperature is well below the CPU Temperature Tolerance The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as configured in the BIOS Fan Speed Control User intervention No action required Medium The processor is running warmer This is a precautionary level and generally means that there may be factors contributing to this condition but the CPU is still within its normal operating state and below the CPU Temperature Tolerance The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as configured in the BIOS The fans may adjust to a faster speed depending on the Fan Speed Control settings User intervention No action is required However consider checking the CPU fans and the chassis ventilation for blockage High The processor is running hot This is a caution level since the CPU s Tem perature Tolerance has been reached or has been exceeded and may activate an overheat alarm The Default Alarm t
75. om the CD Press the lt F6 gt key when the message Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver displays When the Windows XP Windows 2003 Setup screen appears press S to specify additional device s Insert the driver diskette Intel AA RAID XP 2003 Driver for ICH10R into Drive A and press the lt Enter gt key Choose the Intel R ICH10R SATA RAID Controller from the list indicated in the XP 2003 Setup Screen and press the lt Enter gt key Press the lt Enter gt key to continue the installation process If you need to specify any additional devices to be installed do it at this time Once all devices are specified press the lt Enter gt key to continue with the installation From the Windows XP Windows 2003 Setup screen press the lt Enter gt key The XP 2003 Setup will automatically load all device files and then continue the Windows XP Windows 2003 installation After the Windows XP Windows 2003 OS Installation has completed the system will automatically reboot 1 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual B 2 Installing Windows to a Non RAID System 1 Insert Microsoft s Windows OS Setup CD in the CD ROM drive and the sys tem will start booting up from the CD 2 Continue with the installation The Windows OS Setup screen will display 3 From the Windows OS Setup screen press the lt Enter gt key The OS Setup will automatically load all device files and then contin
76. perature threshold settings previously set in the BIOS Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within Supero Doctor since the SD III settings override the BIOS settings For the Windows OS to adopt the BIOS temperature threshold settings please change the SDIII settings to be the same as those set in the BIOS Supero Doctor Ill Interface Display Screen l Health Information Pte To Em Super 200007 intrusion CHUL Chazzis Chassis 5 26 Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup Graceful power control Supero Doctor allows a user to form the OS to reboot oe shut down witten specdied neve the defauk is 30 second Before the eyrtem reboots or shits down it s allowed to cancel the acion Requirements Keep Supero SD3Sernce Daemen running at all times on this system Fronde TOPP ccatectimty Power control si Note SD Software Revision 1 0 can be downloaded from our Web site at ftp ftp supermicro com utility Supero Doctor IlIl You can also download SDIII User s Guide at http Awww supermicro com PRODUCT Manuals SDIII UserGuide pdf For Linux we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II 5 27 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Notes 5 28 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 SC813
77. purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the motherboard Unpacking The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis charge When unpacking the board make sure the person handling it is static protected 5 1 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual 5 2 Motherboard Installation This section explains the first step of physically mounting the X8SIE X8SIE F into the SC813MTQ 350 chassis Following the steps in the order given will eliminate the most common problems encountered in such an installation To remove the motherboard follow the procedure in reverse order Installing to the Chassis 1 Access the inside of the system see procedure in Chapter 6 2 Make sure that the I O ports on the motherboard align properly with their respective holes in the I O shield at the back of the chassis 3 Carefully mount the motherboard to the motherboard tray by aligning the board holes with the raised metal standoffs that are visible in the chassis You may need to add an extra standoff for the hole near the Fan 3 header 4 Insert screws into all the mounting holes on your motherboard that line up with the standoffs and tighten until snug if you screw them in too tight you might strip the threads 5 Finish by replacing the top cover of the chassis Note Metal screws provide an electrical contact
78. r card Finish by using a screw to secure the top of the card shield to the chassis The PCI slot shield protects the serverboard and its components from EMI and aid in proper ventilation so make sure it is always in place 5 11 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual 5 8 Motherboard Details Q Figure 5 6 X8SIE X8SIE F Layout mmo SS com Tan 9598 00000000000000000 FLOPPY LLL LLL A OUT ll 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 1 M M E A 8 at I DDR3 1066 1333 UDIMM RDIMM required STOTE PTFE ZUTE
79. r needed Select Disabled to enhance system stability The options are Disabled and Enabled Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU If set to Enabled the hardware pre fetcher will pre fetch streams of data and instruc tions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or backward manner to improve CPU performance The options are Disabled and Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Available when supported by the CPU The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled MPS and ACPI MADT Ordering Choose the method of ordering for the Multiple APIC Description Table MADT Select Modern Ordering for Microsoft Windows XP or later Select Legacy Order ing for Microsoft Windows 2000 or earlier The options are Modern Ordering and Legacy Ordering Intel Virtualization Technology Available when supported by the CPU Select Enabled to use the feature of Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions creat ing multiple virtual systems in one physical computer The options are Enabled and Disabled Note If there is any change to this setting you will need to power off and restart the system for the change to take effect Please refer to Intel s web site for detailed information Execute Disable Bit Capability Available when supported
80. re ee Verte 3 1 ico m 3 1 M M 3 1 3 3 eo ue Panel LEDS qmm 3 2 Overheat Fan e eT 3 2 A E e E PRU 3 2 NIG i 3 2 ADD LIUM LUE LE 3 2 POW SM cpu engen epe UTD ILI 3 3 3 4 Drive Carrier LEDS moror EY 3 3 Chapter 4 System Safety 4 1 Electrical Safety Precautions seks 4 1 4 2 General Safety 4 2 4 3 4 3 43 Operating 4 4 Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup 5 1 Handling the Motherboard sitire aa a aaea 5 1 Precautions e A 5 1 RI APA igno 5 1 5 2 Motherboard Installation iiit norte periere 5 2 5 3 Connecting 5 2 Connecting eo PV 5 2 Connecting Power ess 5 3 Connecting the Control NEC 5 3 PAS 5 4 5 5 Processor and Heatsink 5 4 Installing the LGA1156 PIODSSBOI 2 5 5 Installing Passive CPU Heatsink 5 7 5 6 Installing Memory iei es 5 9 DIMM ESO te eni 5 9 Lutte dolre e
81. reen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit System Time system Date Chapter 7 BIOS System Overview The following BIOS information will be displayed System Time System Date Use this option to change the system time and date Highlight System Time or Sys tem Date using the arrow keys Enter new values through the keyboard Press the lt Tab gt key or the arrow keys to move between fields The date must be entered in Day MM DD YY format The time is entered in HH MM SS format Note The time is in the 24 hour format For example 5 30 P M appears as 17 30 00 Supermicro X8SIE X8SIE F Version Build Date Processor The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of processor as shown below Type of Processor Speed Physical Count Logical Count System Memory This displays the size of memory available in the system Populated Size Available Size SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual 7 3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit lt Enter gt to access the submenu items BIOS SETUP UTILITY gt Boot Feature gt BOOT Feature Quick Boot If Enabled this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot The options are Enabled and Disabled Quiet Boot This option allows the bootup screen options to be m
82. rking and data sharing The settings are Enabled and Disabled Active State Power Management Select Enabled to start Active State Power Management for signal transactions between LO and L1 Links on the PCI Express Bus This maximizes power saving and transaction speed The options are Enabled and Disabled Route Port 80h Cycles to This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to The options are Disabled PCI and LPC USB Functions This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be enabled The Options are Disabled and Enabled Legacy USB Support available if USB Functions above is Enabled Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices If this item is set to Auto Legacy USB support will be automatically enabled if a legacy USB device is installed on the motherboard and vise versa The settings are Disabled Enabled and Auto gt SATA Floppy Configuration When this submenu is selected the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE Devices and displays the following items Floppy A This feature allows the user to select the type of floppy drive connected to the sys tem The options are Disabled 360KB 5 1 4 1 2MB 5 1 4 720KB 3 1 2 1 44MB 3 1 2 and 2 88MB 3 1 2 Chapter 7 BIOS SATA 1 Configuration If Compatible is selected it sets SATA 1 to legacy compatibility mode while se lecting Enhanced sets SATA to native SATA mode The options are Disab
83. roperly installed and all the connections have been made Accessing the Inside of the System 1 Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks you will hear a click Depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover There is a large rectangular recess in the middle front of the top cover to help you push the cover away from you until it stops Lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server See Figure 2 4 Checking the Components 1 You may have the processor already installed into the system board The processor should have its own heatsink attached See Chapter 5 for instruc tions on processor installation Your server system may have come with system memory already installed Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots For details on adding system memory refer to Chapter 5 If desired you can install an add on card to the system See Chapter 5 for details on installing a PCI add on card Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the airflow See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections 2 8 Chapter 2 Server Installation Figure 2 4 Accessing the Inside of the SuperServer 5016T MTFB 2 6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives and their backplane have been properly installed and all essential
84. s sis is opened ATX PS 2 Keyboard and PS 2 Mouse Ports The ATX PS 2 keyboard and the PS 2 mouse are located on the back panel The mouse port is above the keyboard port See the table on the right for pin definitions Fan Headers The X8SIE X8SIE F has five fan headers all of which are 4 pin fans However pins 1 3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3 pin fans See the table on the right for pin definitions Fan 1 is intended for use with the CPU A fan speed control setting in the BIOS Hardware Monitoring section allows the BIOS to automatically set fan speeds based on the system tempera ture The default setting is Disabled which allows the onboard fans to run at full speed Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions Speaker On the JD1 header pins 3 4 are used for internal speaker Close pins 3 4 with a cap to use the onboard speaker If you wish to use an external speaker close pins 1 4 with a cable See the table on the right for pin definitions Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 Intrusion Input 2 Ground PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 Data 2 nc 3 Ground 4 vec 5 Clock 6 Fan Header Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 Ground Black 2 2 5A 16V Red 3 Tachometer 4 PWM Control Note Please use all 3
85. stem Cooling Four 4 4 cm high performance fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage 100 240V AC auto range Rated Input Current 4 2A 100V to 1 8A 240V Rated Input Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power 350W Part PWS 351 1H Rated Output Voltages 3 3V 15A 5V 18A 12V 29A 12V 5A 5Vsb 3A Operating Environment Operating Temperature 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Non operating Temperature 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F Operating Relative Humidity 8 to 90 non condensing Non operating Relative Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions FCC Class A EN 55022 Class A EN 61000 3 2 3 3 CISPR 22 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity EN 55024 CISPR 24 EN 61000 4 2 EN 61000 4 3 EN 61000 4 4 EN 61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4 8 EN 61000 4 11 Safety CSA EN IEC UL 60950 1 Compliant UL or CSA Listed USA and Canada CE Marking Europe California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate C 2 Appendix System Specifications Notes C 3 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual continued from front The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in l
86. ts Select Enabled to enable 32 Bit data transfer DMA Mode Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined Select SWDMAO to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0 It has a data transfer rate of 2 1 MBs Select SWDMA 1 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 1 It has a data transfer rate of 4 2 MBs Select SWDMAe to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2 It has a data transfer rate of 8 3 MBs Select MWDMAO to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word mode It has a data transfer rate of 4 2 MBs Select MWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 1 It has a data transfer rate of 13 3 MBs 7 10 Chapter 7 BIOS Select MWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 2 It has a data transfer rate of 16 6 MBs Select UDMAO to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 0 It has a data transfer rate of 16 6 MBs It has the same transfer rate as PIO mode 4 and Multi Word DMA mode 2 Select to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 1 It has a data transfer rate of 25 MBs Select UDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 2 It has a data transfer rate of 33 3 MBs Select UDMAS to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 3 It has a data transfer rate of 66 6 MBs Select UDMAA to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 4 It has a data transfer rate of 100 MBs The options are Auto SWDMAn MWDMAn and UDMAn S M A
87. ue with the Windows installation 4 After the installation has completed the system will automatically reboot 5 Insert the Supermicro Setup CD that came with your system into the CD ROM drive during system boot and the main screen will display B 2 Appendix System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors One Intel Xeon 3400 Series and L3426 processors in an LGA1156 socket Note Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors Chipset Intel 3420 BIOS 32 Mb AMI BIOS Memory Capacity Six DIMM slots supporting up to 16 GB of UDIMM unbuffered DIMMs or up to 32 GB or RDIMM registered DIMMs DDR3 1333 1066 800 memory Note See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details SATA Controller Intel on chip controller for six port 3 Gb s Serial ATA RAID 0 1 5 and 10 supported 10 supported with Windows OS only Drive Bays Four drive bays to house standard SATA drives Expansion Slots Supports the use of one standard size PCI Express add on card with riser card included Serverboard 50161 X8SIE microATX form factor Dimensions 9 6 x 9 6 244 x 244 mm 5016I MTF X8SIE F microATX form factor Dimensions 9 6 x 9 6 244 x 244 mm Chassis Model SC813MTQ 350 1U Rackmount Dimensions WxHxD 17 2 x 1 7 x 19 85 in 437 x 43 x 504 mm C 1 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Weight Gross Weight 38 Ibs 17 3 kg Sy
88. uld also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly see Chapter 5 This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists E NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing ES NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing HDD Channel activity for all HDDs This light indicates SATA drive activity on the 5016l MT 5016I MTF when flashing 3 2 Chapter 3 System Interface 9 gt Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating 3 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Each drive carrier has two LEDs e Green When illuminated the green LED on the front of the drive carrier in dicates drive activity A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed e Red The red LED indicates two states When blinking it indicates the drive is rebuilding When solid it indicates a drive failure If a drive fails you should be notified by your system management software Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed drives 3 3 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Notes Chapter 4 System Safety 4 1 Chapter 4 System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Note power should always be disconnected before per
89. ure The options are Yes and No ACPI APIC Support Select Enabled to include the ACPI APIC Table Pointer in the RSDT Root System Description Table pointer list The options are Enabled and Disabled APIC ACPI SCI IRQ When this item is set to Enabled APIC ACPI SCI IRQ is supported by the system The options are Enabled and Disabled Headless Mode This feature is used to enable the system to function without a keyboard monitor or mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled ACPI Version Features The options are ACPI v1 0 ACPI v2 0 and ACPI v3 0 Please refer to ACPI s website for further explanation http www acpi info gt IPMI Configuration X8SIE F Only Intelligent Plattorm Management Interface IPMI is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole For more information on the IPMI specifications please visit Intel s website at www intel com IPMI Firmware Revision This item displays the current IPMI firmware revision Status of BMC Baseboard Management Controller BMC manages the interface between system management software and platform hardware This is an informational feature which returns the status code of the BMC micro controller View BMC System Event Log This feature is used to view any BMC events It shows the total number of entries and will allow the viewing of each event by scrolling down on an Entry Number and pressing E
90. ve 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 and an on off switch on the power supply 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 a reset button and a power on off button RESET Reset The reset button reboots the system Power This is the main power button which is used to apply or turn off the main system power Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system 3 1 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual 3 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC813MTQ 350 chassis has five LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take F3 Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When on continuously it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally You sho
91. volts Depress the main power button on the front of the chassis and then unplug the AC power cord to completely remove power from the system before removing the power supply Power Supply Failure If the power supply unit fails the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power supply unit Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact infomation in Chapter 1 Replacing the Power Supply To replace a power supply you must first remove the top chassis cover Follow the procedure on the previous page 1 First unplug the power cord from the system 2 To remove the failed power unit remove the two screws on the back of the power supply which secure it to the chassis You can then lift the unit straight out of the chassis 3 Replace the failed unit with another unit of the same wattage It is highly recommended to replace it with the exact same power supply 4 Carefully insert the new unit into position in the chassis and secure it with the two screws at the rear of the unit 5 Before reconnecting the power cord make sure the power switch on the power supply is in the off position Then reconnect the power cord replace the chassis top cover and push the unit back into the rack 6 Finish by turning the power switch on the power supply on and then depress the power button on the front of the system 6 7 SUPERSERVER 50161 50161 User s Manual Notes Chapter 7 BIOS
92. wing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate WARNING Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm Manual Revision 1 0 Release Date November 12 2009 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2009 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5016I MT 5016

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