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1. P 7 31 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix B System Specifications viii Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview The SuperServer 6037R TXRF is comprised of two main subsystems the SC835XTQ R982B 3U server chassis and the XYDRX F dual Intel Xeon processor serverboard Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system www supermicro com In addition to the serverboard and chassis various hardware components have been included with the server as listed below One 8 cm rear exhaust fan FAN 0125L4 Three 8 cm system fans FAN 0118L4 One air shroud MCP 310 83501 0N e Two 2U passive CPU heatsinks SNK P0048PS SATA accessories One HDD backplane BPN SAS 833TQ Eight 3 5 hard disk drive trays MCP 220 00075 0B Two 5 25 drive trays MCP 220 00009 01 One rack rail set MCP 290 00053 0N 1 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual 1 2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6037R TXRF lies the X9DRX F a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel C602 chipset Below are the main features of the X9DRX F See Figure 1 1 for a block diagram of the chipset Processors The X9DRX F supports two Intel E5 2600 Series processors in LGA 2011 sockets Socket R Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors www super
2. SUPER X9DRX F Rev 1 01 WING LOWWIG Hd QWNIC Ld zndORNVA Note Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only X9DRX F Quick Reference LED Description State Status LED1 BMC Heartbeat LED Green Blinking BMC Normal LED2 Onboard PWR LED Green On Main Power On LED3 UID Switch LED 5 12 Jumper JBT1 JI C1 J C2 JPB1 JPG1 JPL1 JPT1 JWD1 Connectors COM1 COM2 FAN 1 8 FANZA B FAN PCH I SATA 0 1 S SATA 0 4 I SATA 2 5 JD1 JF1 JIPMI1 JL1 JOH1 JPPC1 JPW1 JPW2 3 JPW4 JSTBY1 JTPM1 JSD1 Keyboard Mouse LAN1 LAN2 IPMI LAN 3 SGPIO 1 2 3 BP USB 0 1 2 3 USB 4 5 USB 6 7 USB 8 9 UID Description Clear CMOS SMB to PCI E Slots BMC Enable Disable VGA Enable Disable GLAN1 GLAN2 Enable Disable TPM Enable Disable Watch Dog Timer Enable Disable Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup X9DRX F Jumpers Default Setting See Section 5 9 Off Disabled Pins 1 2 Enabled Pins 1 2 Enabled Pins 1 2 Enabled Pins 1 2 Enabled Pins 1 2 Reset Description Backplane COM Port1 Front Accessible COM2 Header CPU System Fan Headers FAN7 FAN8 CPU 1 2 Fans 3 Pin PCH Fan Header SATA 3 0 I SATA 0 1 SATA 2 0 0 4 Intel PCH SATA 2 0 Ports 2 5 Color Black Speaker Power LED Indicator Control Panel Header 4 pin External BMC I C Header for an IPMI Card Chassi
3. 5 4 Installing the Processor and Heatsink the label area of the fan AN When handling the processor package avoid placing direct pressure on Notes Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding re moving or changing any hardware components Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink If you buy a CPU separately make sure that you use an Intel certified multi directional heatsink only Make sure to install the serverboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsinks When receiving a serverboard without a processor pre installed make sure that the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent otherwise contact your retailer immediately Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support Installing an LGA 2011 Processor Press down on the lever labeled Close 1st There are two levers on the LGA 2011 socket First press and release the load lever labeled Open 1st on CPU socket 1 Press the second load lever labeled Close 1st to release the load plate from its locked position Pull lever away from the socket 5 4 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 3 With the lever labeled Close 1st fully retracted gently push down on the Open ist lever to open the load plate Lift the load plate to open it completely ud N S Gently push down to pop the load p
4. 5 25 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Supero Doctor Ill The Supero Doctor IIl program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability It includes Remote and Local Management tools The local management is called SD III Client The Supero Doctor IIl program included on the CD ROM that came with your serverboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system Supero Doctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature system voltages and fan status See the Figure below for a display of the Supero Doctor III interface Note The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor III is ADMIN ADMIN Note When SuperDoctor Ill is first installed it adopts the temperature threshold settings that have been set in BIOS Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within Super Doctor as the Super Doctor settings override the BIOS settings To set the BIOS temperature threshold settings again you would first need to uninstall SuperDoctor III Figure 5 13 Supero Doctor Ill Interface Display Screen Health Information 18 x Z Supero Doctor HI Microsoft Internet Explorer J Fie Edt View Favorites Tools Help a cual R Der I Remote Management E Info Health Info f ce C Configuration Administr 1 Health Information CPUl Chassis CPU2 Chassis 5 26 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5 14 Supero D
5. 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 6037R TXRF User s Manual 4 4 Operating Precautions A Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6037R TXRF is operating to assure proper cooling Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed Figure 4 1 Installing the Onboard Battery LITHIUM BATTERY BATTERY HOLDER A Please handle used batteries carefully Do not damage the battery in any way a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly 4 4 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard
6. 5 19 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Pin oO OT w TPM Port 80 Header Pin Definitions Definition Pin Definition LCLK 2 GND LFRAME 4 lt KEY gt LRESET 6 5V X LAD 3 8 LAD 2 3 3V 10 LAD1 LADO 12 GND SMB CLK4 14 SMB DATA 3V DUAL 16 SERIRQ GND 18 CLKRUN X LPCPD 20 LDRQ X Overheat LED Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 5vDC 2 OH Active OH Fan Fail LED Status State Message Solid Overheat Blinking Fan Fail PWR SMB Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 Clock 2 Data 3 PWR Fail 4 Ground 5 3 3V DOM PWR Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 5V 2 Ground 3 Ground SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual 3 SGPIO 1 2 3 Headers SSHEE Pin Definitions Three SGPIO Serial Link General Pin Definition Pin Definition Purpose Input Output headers are 2 NC 1 NC located on the serverboard These opes 4 SATA Dat 3 Ground headers support Serial Link interface Duces ee the table on the right for pin definitions for onboard SATA connections See 6 CU 5 mom 8 NC T SATA Clock NC No Connection Power LED Speaker PWR LED Connector Pin Definitions On JD1 header pins 1 3 are used for Pin Setting Definition power LED indication and pins 4 7 are Pin 1 Anode for the speaker See the tables on the Pin2 Cat
7. DIMMG1 P2 DIMMH1 2CPUs amp CPU1 CPU2 10 16 DIMMs P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMC1 P1 DIMMD1 P2 DIMME1 P2 DIMMF 1 P2 DIMMG1 P2 DIMMH1 Any memory pairs in P1 P2 DIMM slots 2 CPUs amp CPU1 CPU2 16 DIMMs P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMC1 P1 DIMMD1 P2 DIMME1 P2 DIMMF 1 P2 DIM MG1 P2 DIMMH1 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB2 P1 DIMMC2 P1 DIMMD2 P2 DIMME2 P2 DIMMF2 P2 DIMMG2 P2 DIMMH2 Notes e For optimal memory performance please install DIMM modules in pairs w even number of DIMMs installed All channels in a system will run at the fastest common frequency 5 9 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM amp Memory Capacity Data Width Per DIMM Note SRx8 1GB 2GB 4GB Non ECC DRx8 2GB 4GB 8GB Non ECC SRx16 512MB 1GB 2GB Non ECC SRx8 ECC 1GB 2GB 4GB DRx8 ECC 2GB 4GB 8GB Note 1Gb 2Gb 4Gb DRAMs are supported however only 2Gb and 4Gb DRAMs are validated RDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM amp Memory Capacity Data Width Per DIMM Note 1 SRx8 1GB 2GB 4GB DRx8 2GB 4GB 8GB SRx4 2GB 4GB 8GB DRx4 4GB 8GB 16GB QRx4 8GB 16GB 32GB QRx8 4GB 8GB 16GB Notes 1 1Gb 2Gb 4Gb DRAMs are supported however only 2Gb and 4Gb DRAMs are validated 2 QR RDIMMs are supported but not validated Memory testing are limited to system level testing Signal integrity testing in in teroperability testing are no
8. System Power The SC835XTQ R982B features a redundant 980W high efficiency power supply composed of two separate power modules This power redundancy feature allows you to replace a failed power supply without shutting down the system SAS SATA Subsystem The SC835XTQ R982B supports up to eight SATA drives These drives are hot swappable units and are connected to a backplane that provides power and control Front Control Panel The control panel on the SuperServer 6037R TXRF provides you with system monitoring and control LEDs indicate system power HDD activity network activity System overheat and power supply failure The main power button and a system reset button are also located here Cooling System The SC835XTQ R982B chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes three 8 cm hot plug system cooling fans located in the middle section of the chassis and one 8 cm exhaust fan An air shroud channels the airflow from the system fans to efficiently cool the processor area of the system The power supply module also includes a cooling fan 1 3 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Figure 1 1 Intel C602 Chipset System Block Diagram Note This is a general block diagram Please see Chapter 5 for details PE3 PE2 PE1 DMI CPU REAR Socket 2 PROCESSOR E5 2600 D DDR3DIMM DR3 DIMM Sja DDR3 DIMM DDR3 DIMM P00 P11 Lane Reversal 1 CPU FRONT Socket 1 PROCESSOR E5 2600 PES P
9. 5V connections Cables are not included 2 PO See the tables on the right for pin 3 Po definitions 4 Ground 5 NA 5 16 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup LAN Ports Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 P2V5SB 10 SGND Ethernet Ports 2 TDO 11 Act LED Two Gigabit Ethernet ports LAN1 m m LAN2 are located on the I O backplane 4 ds 43 Link 100 LED Yel In addition a dedicated IPMI LAN port low 3V3SB is located above the USB 0 1 ports on 5 TD1 14 Link 1000 LED the backplane to provide KVM support Sees for IPMI 2 0 All these ports accept i ee m Ground RJ45 type cables ge DS is iUnd 8 TD3 T Ground 9 TD3 18 Ground Unit Identifier Switch A Unit Identifier UID Switch and two LED Indicators are located on the serverboard The UID Switch is located next to the LAN ports on the UID Switch backplane The Rear UID LED LED3 Pin Definition is located next to the UID Switch The 1 Gund Front Panel UID LED is located at 2 Ground Pins 7 8 of the Front Control Panel at 3 Boonie JF1 Connect a cable to Pin 8 on JF1 3 G round for Front Panel UID LED indication When you press the UID switch both SA Rear UID LED and Front Panel UID Color State OS Status LED Indicators will be turned on Press Blue On Windows OS Unit Identified the UID switch again to turn off both Blue Linux OS Unit Identified LED Indicators These UID Indicators Blinking provide easy
10. WM PACKING ess ox RETE Control Pal ont ot rei rte caet Loa eoa ERE do OO ERROR D D duda Accessing the Inside of the System 6 3 SOV SUC MMR ANS s oce pre reteset reae ca ca cogs E ce E LM LC CDI TAE REDE 6 4 System fFariFailU l amp ooo ideo ca peer chro cetero Ee p N DEREN ER 6 4 Replacing System Fans 6 4 Installing the Rear Fa eorr tente ege eben 6 4 ju dicione TEE 6 6 Drive Bay Installation Remowval 2 eor cien eee Feng a 6 6 Accessing the Drive Bays uiia tr te etat cat heces cx Led a 6 6 Hard Drive Backplane sich cde tiere doe e in tee o eer e ceca SATA Drive Installation DVD ROM Drive Installation 1r oerte rn enero 6 9 evil 6 10 Power Supply f ailut amp tns perrito de tens bp petas 6 10 Replacing the Power Supply ssssssssssseseeeeeeee rennen 6 10 Chapter 7 BIOS 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 7 6 7 7 7 8 Introduction sssaaa E rir AEAT Eia ERN ARENT Starting BIOS Setup Utility How To Change the Configuration Data sssessssseeneene 7 2 Starting the Setup Utility entere orbe eterne pasen epe 7 2 MEIST A 7 2 Advanced Setup Configurations eeessssssssssessesesseeeeennrenn 7 4 EVentLOGS e PE 7 25 ld e ends 7 27 BOO C 7 29 flee A 7 30 Save dz pm
11. 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 B 2 Appendix B System Specifications B 3 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Notes continued from front The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems medical equipment nuclear facilities or systems aircraft aircraft devices aircraft emergency com munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro dis claims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra hazardous applications it does so entirely at its own risk Furthermore buyer agrees to fully indemnify defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims
12. Circuit Overloading ds 22 3 Reliable Ground fem EET 2 3 Installing the System into a Rack essssesssesseeneeeee ennt 2 4 Installing the Inner Rack Rails cccccsceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeteeneeees 2 4 Installing the Outer Rack Ralls 2 o idee ertet oomen 2 5 Installing the Chassis into a Rack 5 e eb eee etes 2 6 Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 3 2 Overview vi Table of Contents POWER ciectesiasisabdeassersccucvscoscu ane iraa atana iea ar rean ESEE SEa aariaa 3 1 3 9 Control Panel EDS certe itr acia ei tea Qo a aaa 3 2 Power Fall e 3 2 ITOnMAatON EED 3 2 Io pe 3 2 ale 3 2 HDD test 3 3 POWER cs octet T 3 3 3 4 Drive Camer DEDS coi aer Een cen st t er e ed d 3 3 Chapter 4 System Safety 4 1 Electrical Safety Precautions rtt eet ora aai 4 1 4 2 General Safety Precautions nep deni E 4 2 4 3 ESD Precaution Se cerei pre eter cete rk ort a sep elk ep re een esq eeu m dea ure s ERN Pese E E 4 3 4 4 Operating Precautions cn nete hash anni 4 4 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 1 Handling the Serverboard ettet nre inb re AXE Re TERESA 5 1 uices HU 5 1 II DACA fee DE 5 2 5 2 Connecting
13. During the POST Power On Self Test routines which are performed each time the system is powered on errors may occur Non fatal errors are those which in most cases allow the system to continue the boot up process The error messages normally appear on the screen Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot up pro cedure If a fatal error occurs you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps The numbers on the fatal error list on the following page correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error All errors listed with the exception of Beep Code 8 are fatal errors Beep Code 1 beep 5 short beeps and 1 long beep 5 beeps 1 Continuous beep Error Message Refresh Memory error No Con In or Con Out devices System OH Description Circuits have been reset Ready to power up No memory detected in the system Con In includes USB or PS 2 keyboard PCI or serial console redirection IPMI KVM or SOL Con Out includes video controller PCI or serial console redirection IPMI SOL System Overheat A 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Notes Appendix B System Specifications Appendix B System Specifications Processors Two E5 2600 Series processors in LGA 2011 sockets Note Please refer to our web site for a comple
14. Throttling improves reliability and reduces power consumption in the proces sor via automatic voltage control during processor idle states The options are Disabled and CLTT Closed Loop Thermal Throttling 7 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual gt South Bridge Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel PCH chip PCH Information This feature displays the following PCH information Name This item displays the name of the PCH chip Stepping This item displays the status of the PCH stepping USB Devices This item displays the USB devices detected by the BIOS All USB Devices This feature enables all USB ports devices The options are Disabled and Enabled If set to Enabled EHCI Controller 1 and Controller 2 will appear EHCI Controller 1 EHCI Controller 2 Available when AII USB Devices is set to Enabled Select Enabled to enable EHCI Enhanced Host Controller Interface Controller 1 or Controller 2 The options are Disabled and Enabled Legacy USB Support Available when USB Functions is not Disabled Select Enabled to support legacy USB devices Select Auto to disable legacy sup port if USB devices are not present Select Disable to have USB devices available for EFI Extensive Firmware Interface applications only The settings are Disabled Enabled and Auto Port 60 64 Emulation Select Enabled to enable I O port 60h 64h emulation support for the legacy USB keyboard
15. 6 two digit hexadecimal numbers 7 28 Chapter 7 BIOS Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form i e 192 168 10 253 7 6 Boot This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system Boot Option 1 VerbatimSTORE N Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 Boot Option 2 Boot Option 3 etc Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot device priority USB Device BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities This option sets the order of the legacy network and USB devices detected by the motherboard Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a new EFI boot option to the boot order P Delete Boot Option This feature allows the user to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list 7 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual 7 7 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 8 characters long User Password Use this feature to set a User Password which is required to log into the system and to enter the BIOS setup utility The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long 7 30
16. Chapter 7 BIOS 7 8 Save amp Exit This submenu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the system Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer Select Discard Changes and Exit and press lt Enter gt When the dialog box appears asking you if you want to exit the BIOS setup without saving click Yes to quit BIOS without saving the changes or click No to quit the BIOS and save changes Save Changes and Reset When you have completed the system configuration changes select this option to save the changes and reboot the computer so that the new system configuration settings can take effect Select Save Changes and Exit and press lt Enter gt When the dialog box appears asking you if you want to exit the BIOS setup without sav ing click Yes to quit BIOS without saving the changes or click No to quit the BIOS and save changes Save Options Save Changes Select this option and press lt Enter gt to save all changes you ve done so far and return to the AMI BIOS utility Program When the dialog box appears asking you if you want to save configuration click Yes to save the changes or click No to return to the BIOS without making changes 7 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Discard Changes Select this feature and press lt Enter gt to discard all
17. Normal and High Speed Serial Port 2 Attribute Use this feature to select the attribute for serial port 2 The options are SOL Serial On LAN and COM gt Serial Port Console Redirection COM 1 COM 2 SOL These two submenus allow the user to configure the following Console Redirection settings for a COM Port specified by the user Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection The options are Enabled and Disabled The default setting for COM1 is Disabled and for COM2 is Enabled P Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer which is the remote computer used by the user Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Con sole Redirection Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set Select VT100 to add color and function key support Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Char acter Set Select VT UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes The options are ANSI VT100 VT100 and VT UTF8 7 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Bits Per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines The option
18. Open to disable the connection See the table on the right for jumper settings 5 22 LAN1 2 Enable Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1 2 Enabled Pins 2 3 Disabled Watch Dog Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1 2 Reset Pins 2 3 NMI Open Disabled BMC Enable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1 2 BMC Enable Pins 2 3 Normal Default PC to PCI Exp Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Closed Enabled Open Disabled Default 5 10 Onboard Indicators GLAN LEDs There are two GLAN ports on the serverboard An additional IPMI dedicated LAN port is also located above the USB 0 1 ports on the backpanel Each Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs The yellow LED indicates activity while the Link LED may be green amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection See the tables at right for more information Note IPMI dedicated LAN does not operate at 1 Gbps Onboard Power LED An Onboard Power LED is located at LED2 on the serverboard When this LED is on the system is on Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components See the tables at right for more information BMC Activity LED A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LED1 on the serverboard When DM1 is blinking BMC functions normally See the table at right for more i
19. Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the XODRX F serverboard into the chassis connect the data and power cables and install add on cards All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference Remember to completely close the chassis when you have finished working with the serverboard to better cool and protect the system 5 1 Handling the Serverboard Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent damage to any printed circuit boards PCBs it is important to handle them very carefully see previous chapter To prevent the serverboard from bending keep one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from electric static discharge Precautions Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent Electrostatic Discharge ESD Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard add on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply t
20. This item displays the current memory mode Current Memory Speed This item displays the current memory speed Mirroring This item displays if memory mirroring is supported by the motherboard Memory mirroring creates a duplicate copy of the data stored in the memory to enhance data security Sparing This item displays if memory sparing is supported by the motherboard Memory sparing enhances system performance gt DIMM Information CPU Socket 1 DIMM Information CPU Socket 2 DIMM Information The status of the memory modules detected by the BIOS will be displayed as detected by the BIOS Memory Mode When Independent is selected all DIMMs are available to the operating system When Mirroring is selected the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for data backup When Lockstep is selected the motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel The options are Independent Mirroring and Lockstep DRAM RAPL Mode RAPL Running Average Power Limit provides mechanisms to enforce power consumption limits on supported processors The options are DRAM RAPL MODEO DRAM RAPL MODE1 and Disabled DDR Speed Use this feature to force a DDR3 memory module to run at a frequency other than what is specified in the specification The options are Auto Force DDR3 800 Force DDR3 1066 Force DDR3 1333 Force DDR3 1600 and Force SPD 7 12 Chapter 7 BIOS Channel Inter
21. Warning Enabling ASPM support may cause some PCI E devices to fail CPU1 PCle Slot 1 x8 OPROM CPU1 PCle Slot 2 x8 OPROM CPU1 PCle Slot 3 x8 OPROM CPU1 PCIe Slot 4 x8 OPROM CPU2 PCle Slot 5 x8 OPROM CPU2 PCIe Slot 6 x8 OPROM CPU2 PCIe Slot 7 x8 OPROM CPU1 PCIe Slot 8 x8 OPROM CPU2 PCIe Slot 9 x8 OPROM CPU2 PCIe Slot 10 x8 OPROM CPU2 PCIe Slot 11 x4 OPROM Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a network interface from the slots specified above The options are Enabled and Disabled Onboard LAN Option ROM Select Select iSCSI to use the iSCSI Option ROM to boot the computer using a network device Select PXE Preboot Execution Environment to use an PXE Option ROM to boot the computer using a network device The options are iSCSI and PXE Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 Option ROM LAN2 Option ROM This is to boot the computer using a network device The default setting for LAN1 Op tion ROM is Enabled and the default setting for LAN2 Option ROM is Disabled 7 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Load Onboard SAS Option ROM Select Enabled to use the SAS Option ROM to boot the computer using a network device The options are Enabled and Disabled VGA Priority This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary boot device The options are Onboard and Offboard Network Stack Select En
22. are Disabled GV3 Disabled and Enabled GV3 Enabled Note GV3 is Intel Speedstep support used on older platforms Please refer to Intel s website for detailed information Turbo Mode Available when Power Technology is set to Custom Select Enabled to use the Turbo Mode to boost system performance The options are Enabled and Disabled C1E Available when Power Technology is set to Custom Select Enabled to enable Enhanced C1 Power State to boost system per formance The options are Enabled and Disabled CPU C3 Report Available when Power Technology is set to Custom Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State ACPI C2 to the operating system During the CPU C3 State the CPU clock generator is turned off The options are Enabled and Disabled 7 8 Chapter 7 BIOS CPU C6 Report Available when Power Technology is set to Custom Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State ACPI C3 to the operating system During the CPU C6 State the power to all cache is turned off The options are Enabled and Disabled CPU C7 Report Available when Power Technology is set to Custom Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C7 State ACPI C3 to the operating system CPU C7 State is a processor specific low C State The options are Enabled and Disabled Package C State limit Available when Power Technology is set to Custom This feature allows the user to set the limit on the C State
23. capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server The options are Disabled and Enabled Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended terminal resolution support The options are Dis abled and Enabled 7 20 Chapter 7 BIOS Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support The options are 80x24 and 80x25 Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS The options are VT100 LINUX XTERMR6 SCO ESCN and VT400 Serial Port for Out of Band Management Windows Emergency Management Services EMS The submenu allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out of Band Serial Port management Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection The options are Enabled and Disabled gt Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer which is the remote computer used by the user Out of Band Management Port The feature selects a serial port used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services EMS to communicate with a remote server The options are COM1 and COM2 SOL Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal
24. emulation type for Con sole Redirection Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set Select VT100 to add color and function key support Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII character set Select VT UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes The options are ANSI VT100 VT100 and VT UTF8 Bits Per Second This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirec tion Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines The options are 9600 19200 57600 and 115200 bits per second 7 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow Send a Stop signal to stop send ing data when the receiving buffer is full Send a Start signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty The options are None Hardware RTS CTS and Software Xon Xoff gt ACPI Settings Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI power management settings for your system ACPI Sleep State Use this feature to select the ACPI State when the system is in sleep mode Select S1 CPU Stop Clock to erase all CPU caches and stop executing instructions Power to the CPU s and RAM is maintained but RAM is refreshed Select Suspend
25. identification of a system unit that may be in need of service Note UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the serverboard For more information on IPMI please refer to the IPMI User s Guide posted on our Website http www supermicro com 5 17 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Fan Headers This serverboard has ten system CPU PCH fan headers Fan 1 Fan 8 FanA and Fan B on the serverboard Fans 7 8 are CPU fans All these 4 pin fans headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3 pin fans The fan speeds are controlled by Thermal Management via Hardware Monitoring in the Advanced Setting in the BIOS for the 4 pin fans See Chapter 5 for more details In addition to 4 pin fans a 3 pin fan Fan PCH located next to the PCH chip is also available for PCH cooling See the table on the right for pin definitions Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the serverboard Attach an appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened Internal Speaker The Internal Speaker located at SP1 can be used to provide audible indications for various beep codes See the table on the right for pin definitions Refer to the layout below for the locations of the Internal Buzzer SP1 System Management Bus Header A System Management Bus header for IPMI 2 0 is located at JIPMI1 Connect the appropriate cable here to use the IPMI I C
26. maintenance is a Philips screwdriver 6 1 Static Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent damage to any printed circuit boards PCBs it is important to handle them very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD damage Precautions Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard add on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage When unpacking the board make sure the person handling it is static protected 6 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Figure 6 1 Front and Rear Chassis Views Slim DVD ROM Drive optional Control Panel m o n a a a n n n Hn a Ogagageage
27. package register The options are CO C2 C6 and No Limit Energy Performance Bias This setting allows the user to adjust the fan speed based on performance maxi mum cooling or energy efficiency maximum energy savings The options are Performance Balanced Performance Balanced Energy and Energy Efficient Factory Long Duration Power Limit This item displays the power limit set by the manufacturer during which long duration power is maintained Long Duration Power Limit This item displays the power limit set by the user during which long duration power is maintained Factory Long Duration Maintained Available when Power Technology is set to Custom This item displays the period of time set by the manufacturer during which long duration power is maintained Long Duration Maintained This item displays the period of time during which long duration power is main tained Recommended Short Duration Power This item displays the short duration power settings recommended by the manufacturer 7 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Short Duration Power Limit This item displays the time period during which short duration power is main tained gt Chipset Configuration gt North Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge gt Integrated IO Configuration Intel VT d Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I O VT d by reporting
28. so that it can be fully supported by the operating systems that does not recognize a USB device The options are Disabled and Enabled EHCI Hand Off This item is for operating systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller Interface EHCI hand off When enabled EHCI ownership change will be claimed by the EHCI driver The options are Disabled and Enabled 7 14 Chapter 7 BIOS gt SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE or SATA devices and displays the following items SATA Port0 SATA Port5 The AMI BIOS displays the status of each SATA port as detected by the BIOS SATA Mode Use this feature to configure SATA mode for a selected SATA port The options are Disabled IDE Mode AHCI Mode and RAID Mode The following are displayed depending on your selection IDE Mode The following items are displayed when IDE Mode is selected Serial ATA SATA Controller 0 1 Use this feature to activate or deactivate the SATA controller and set the compatibility mode The options are Disabled Enhanced and Compatible The default for Controller 0 is Compatible The default of SATA Controller 1 is Enhanced AHCI Mode The following items are displayed when the AHCI Mode is selected Aggressive Link Power Management Select Enabled to enable Aggressive Link Power Management support for Cougar Point BO stepping and beyond The options are Enabled and Disabled Port 0
29. the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease before you re install the heatsink 5 7 Screw 2 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual 5 6 Installing Memory AN CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage Installing Memory Modules 1 Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots starting with P1 DIMM 1A For best memory performance please install memory modules of the same type and same speed on the memory slots as indicated on the tables below 2 Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to avoid installing incorrectly see Figure 5 3 3 Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot Repeat for all modules 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 3 DIMM Installation Notch Notch Note Notch should align with the receptive key point on the slot Release Tab j Release Tab Top View of DDR3 Slot 5 8 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Memory Support for the X9DRX F Serverboard The X9DRX F serverboard supports u
30. the I O device assignments to the VWM Virtual Working Memory through the DMAR ACPI Tables This feature offers fully protected I O resource sharing across Intel platforms providing greater reliability security and availability in networking and data sharing The options are Enabled and Disabled Data Direct I O Select Enabled to enable Intel I OAT I O Acceleration Technology which sig nificantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements and freeing the system resource for other tasks The options are Disabled and Enabled DCA Support Select Enabled to use Intel s DCA Direct Cache Access Technology to improve data transfer efficiency The options are Enabled and Disabled IIO 1 PCle Port Bifurcation Control This submenu configures the following IO PCle Port Bifurcation Control settings for IIO 1 PCle ports to determine how the available PCI Express lanes to be distributed between the PCI Exp Root Ports CPU1 Slot 3 PCI E 3 0 x8 Link Speed This feature allows the user to set the PCI Exp bus speed for the slot specified above The options are Gen1 Generation 1 Gen2 and Gen3 7 10 Chapter 7 BIOS CPU1 Slot 1 PCI E 3 0 x8 Link Speed This feature allows the user to set the PCI Exp bus speed for the slot specified above The options are Gen1 Generation 1 Gen2 and Gen3 CPU1 Slot 2 PCI E 3 0 x8 Link Speed This feature allows the user to set the PCI Exp bus speed for the slot specified above
31. the changes and return to the BIOS setup When the dialog box appears asking you if you want to load previ ous values click Yes to load the values previous saved or click No to keep the changes you ve made so far Restore Optimized Defaults Select this feature and press lt Enter gt to load the optimized default settings that help optimize system performance When the dialog box appears asking you if you want to load optimized defaults click Yes to load the optimized default settings or click No to abandon optimized defaults Save as User Defaults Select this feature and press lt Enter gt to save the current settings as the user s defaults When the dialog box appears asking you if you want to save values as user s defaults click Yes to save the current values as user s default settings or click No to keep the defaults previously saved as the user s defaults Restore User Defaults Select this feature and press lt Enter gt to load the user s defaults previously saved in the system When the dialog box appears asking you if you want to restore user s defaults click Yes to restore the user s defaults previously saved in the system or click No to abandon the user s defaults that were previously saved Boot Override This feature allows the user to enter a new setting to overwrite the original setting that was saved for the devices listed 7 32 Appendix A BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
32. the system event log Select this item and press lt Enter gt to view the status of an event in the log Date Time Sensor Type 7 26 Chapter 7 BIOS 7 5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface IPMI settings b BMC network configuration IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system IPMI Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system P System Event Log Enabling Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup The options are Enabled and Disabled Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select Yes On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot Select Yes On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot The options are No Yes On next reset and Yes On every reset 7 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately Custom EFI Logging Options Log EFI Status Codes Select Enabled to log EFI Extensible Firmware Interface Status Codes Error Codes or Progress Codes The options are Enabled and Di
33. too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly see Chapter 5 This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists amp NIC1 Indicates network activity on the LAN1 port when flashing NIC2 Indicates network activity on the LAN2 port when flashing 3 2 Chapter 3 System Interface qu HDD On the SuperServer 6037R TXRF this LED indicates SATA hard drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing eM lt NS A 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 Green When illuminated the green LED on the drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Red The red LED to indicate a drive failure If one of the drives fails you should be notified by your system management software Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed drives 3 3 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Notes Chapter 4 System Safety 4 1 Chapter 4 System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions A Basic electrical safety preca
34. 5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot plug support for a particular port which will allow the user to change a hardware component or device without shutting down the system The options are Enabled and Disabled Staggered Spin Up Select Enabled to enable Staggered Spin up support to prevent excessive power consumption caused by multiple HDDs spinning up simultaneously The options are Enabled and Disabled 7 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual RAID Mode The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected Port 0 5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot plug support for the particular port The options are Enabled and Disabled P SCU Storage Control Unit Configuration Storage Controller Unit Select Enabled to enable PCH SCU storage devices The options are Disabled and Enabled OnChip SCU Option ROM Select Enabled to support the onboard SCU Option ROM to boot up the system via a storage device The options are Disabled and Enabled SCU Port 0 SCU Port 3 The AMI BIOS will automatically detect the onboard SCU devices and display the status of each SCU device as detected gt PCle PCI PnP Configuration PCI ROM Priority Use this feature to select the Option ROM to boot the system when there are mul tiple Option ROMs available in the system The options are EFI Compatible ROM and Legacy ROM PCI Latency Timer Use this feature to set the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus Select
35. 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles The options are 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 and 248 Above 4G Decoding Available if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64 bit in the space above 4G Address The options are Enabled and Disabled PERR Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event The options are Enabled and Disabled 7 16 Chapter 7 BIOS SERR Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate an SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event The options are Enabled and Disabled Maximum Payload Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI E device to enhance system performance The options are Auto 128 Bytes and 256 Bytes Maximum Read Request Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum Read Request size for a PCI E device to enhance system performance The options are Auto 128 Bytes 256 Bytes 512 Bytes 1024 Bytes 2048 Bytes and 4096 Bytes ASPM Support This feature allows the user to set the Active State Power Management ASPM level for a PCI E device Select Force LO to force all PCI E links to operate at LO state Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level for the system Select Disabled to disable ASPM support The options are Disabled Force LO and Auto N
36. 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 information on running the CMOS Setup Utility Appendix A BIOS POST Messages Appendix B System Specifications Preface Notes SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 Overview PGI Expansion Slots aiit ei etenim dens coe oda d eevee the 1 2 Rear I O Ports zo e E 1 3 SAS SATA SubSystelni 2 2 tatnen ee Etc e e aggere 1 3 Front Control Panel seo eere et dedecore ie eoe en E anae e e a Eien ENTERESE 1 3 Cooling System Contactirig Superi Orisirisi co artt een petae ses aE HERR DR Rehd 1 5 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2 1 2 2 2 2 4 IU 2 1 Unpacking the System sssssssssssssesseeeeneeee enne nnns rnnt 2 1 Preparing Aor Setups eet ee ete e Ease epe p ipe de D Ade e 2 1 Choosing a Setup EocatlOn i sc iret st eee men a 2 1 Rack Precautions Sever Precaution E 2 2 Rack Mounting Considerations eee riae certes ct eei odii abe 2 3 Ambient Operating Temperature ccccececceeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaneeeeteenneeees 2 3 Reduced AIFTIOW necnon rng rene e i eU e e RR EXER ea decia 2 3 Mechanical Eoaditigr s bien dnirin pini racer tenet ore reete reple entere 2 3
37. BIOS of the host adaptors will capture Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks If this item is set to Disabled the ROM BIOS of the host adap tors will not capture Interrupt 19 and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices The options are Enabled and Disabled Power Configuration Watch Dog Function If enabled the Watch Dog timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive for more than 5 minutes The options are Enabled and Disabled Power Button Function If this feature is set to Instant Off the system will power off immediately as soon as the user presses the power button If this feature is set to 4 Seconds Override the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer The options are Instant Off and 4 Seconds Override Restore on AC Power Loss Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage Select Stay Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss Select Power On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last state before a power loss The options are Power On Stay Off and Last State CPU Configuration This submenu displays the information of the CPU as detected by the BIOS It also allows the user to configuration CPU settings P Socket 1 CPU Information Socket 2 CPU Inform
38. CMOS VGA Enable Disable VGA Enable Disable Jumper Settings JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA See the table on the right for jumper settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1 2 Enabled Pins 2 3 Disabled 5 21 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual LAN1 2 Enable Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to enable or disable the LAN1 LAN2 Ethernet ports on the serverboard See the table on the right for jumper settings The default setting is enabled Watch Dog Enable Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog function Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs Jumping pins 1 2 will cause WD to reset the system if an application hangs Jumping pins 2 3 will generate a non maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs See the table on the right for jumper settings Watch Dog must also be enabled in BIOS Note When enabled the user needs to write their own application software in order to disable the Watch Dog Timer BMC Enable Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable the embedded Nutovon Baseboard Management Controller to provide IPMI 2 0 KVM support on the serverboard See the table on the right for jumper settings I2C Bus to PCI Exp Slots Jumpers JI C1 and JI C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus lC to PCI Express slots The default setting is
39. Disabled for the Windows OS Execute Disable Bit Available if supported by the OS amp the CPU Select Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack The default is Enabled Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web sites for more information Intel AES NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard AES New Instruc tions NI to ensure data security The options are Enabled and Disabled MLC Streamer Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU If set to Enabled the MLC mid level cache streamer prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance The options are Disabled and Enabled MLC Spatial Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU If this feature is set to Disabled The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes If this feature is set to Enabled the CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised The options are Disabled and Enabled DCU Streamer Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU Select Enabled to support Data Cache Unite DCU prefetch of L1 data to speed up data accessing and processing in the DCU to enhance CPU performance The options are Disabled and Ena
40. E2 PEW DMI DDR3 DIMM DR3 DIMM all D D DDR3DIMM DR3 DIMM Shy MI LANE eversal ports 0 1 2 3 port4 port5 mamm REAR REAR TYPEA TYPEA 6 7 8 9 Windbond VGA VGA CONN PHY HW Monitor NCT7904D TPM Header 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 supermicro nl Technical Support rma gsupermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho Dist New Taipei City 235 Taiwan 886 2 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw support supermicro com tw 886 2 8228 1366 ext 132 or 139 1 5 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Notes Chapter 2 Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServe
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43. RVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual PCI Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support error event logging for PCI slots The options are Enabled and Disabled Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase the SMBIOS System Management BIOS Event Log which is completed before a event logging is initialized upon system reboot The options are No and Yes When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase SMBIOS error event logs that ex ceed the limit when the SMBIOS event log is full Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events The options are Disabled and Enabled MECI Multiple Event Count Increment Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter Enter a number between 1 to 255 The default setting is 1 METW Multiple Event Count Time Window This item allows the user to decide how long in minutes should the multiple event counter wait before generating a new event log Enter a number between 0 to 99 The default setting is 60 View SMBIOS Event Log This item allows the user to view the event in the SMBIOS event log Select this item and press lt Enter gt to view the status of an event in the log Date Time Error Code Severity View System Event Log This item allows the user to view the event in
44. SUPERG SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF o 8000980080000008 aaaoagagaagonun o0o00000000000 oo0o0000000000 m o ooooo0o000o0oo0oo00 ooo00000000 0 OOO000000000T USER S MANUAL Revision 1 0 The information in this User s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual or to notify any person or organization of the updates Please Note For the most up to date version of this manual please see our web site at www supermicro com Super Micro Computer Inc Supermicro reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software and documentation is the property of Supermicro and or its licensors and is supplied only under a license Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUME
45. TPM Active Status This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently ac tive or deactivated TPM Owner Status This item displays the status of TPM Ownership gt Intel TXT LT SX Configuration Intel TXT LT SX Hardware Support This feature indicates if the following hardware components support the Intel Trusted Execution Technology CPU TXT Trusted Execution Technology Feature Chipset TXT Trusted Execution Technology Feature Intel TXT LT SX Configuration This feature displays the following TXT configuration setting TXT LT SX Support This item indicated if the Intel TXT support is enabled or disabled Intel TXT LT SX Dependencies This feature displays the features that need to be enabled for the Intel Trusted Execution Technology to work properly in the system VT d Support Intel Virtualization Technology with Direct I O support VT Support Intel Virtualization Technology support TPM Support Trusted Platform support TPM State Trusted Platform state 7 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual gt Intel ME Subsystem Configuration This feature displays the following ME Subsystem Configuration settings ME BIOS Interface Version ME Version iSCSI Configuration This item displays iSCSI configuration information iSCSI Initiator Name This item displays the name of the iSCSI Initiator which is a unique name used in the world Intel 1350 Gigabit Network Connec
46. The options are Gen1 Generation 1 Gen2 and Gen3 CPU1 Slot 4 PCI E 3 0 x8 Link Speed This feature allows the user to set the PCI Exp bus speed for the slot specified above The options are Gen1 Generation 1 Gen2 and Gen3 CPU1 Slot 8 PCI E 3 0 x8 Link Speed This feature allows the user to set the PCI Exp bus speed for the slot specified above The options are Gen1 Generation 1 Gen2 and Gen3 IIO 2 PCle Port Bifurcation Control This submenu configures the following IO PCle Port Bifurcation Control settings for IIO 2 PCle ports to determine how the available PCI Express lanes to be distributed between the PCI Exp Root Ports gt QPI Configuration Current QPI Link This item displays the current status of the QPI Link Current QPI Frequency This item displays the frequency of the QPI Link Isoc Select Enabled to enable Ischronous support to meet QoS Quality of Service requirements This feature is especially important for virtualization technology The options are Enabled and Disabled QPI Quick Path Interconnect Link Speed Mode Use this feature to select data transfer speed for QPI Link connections The options are Fast and Slow QPI Link Frequency Select Use this feature to select the desired QPI frequency The options are Auto 6 4 GT s 7 2 GT s and 8 0 GT s 7 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual gt DIMM Configuration This section displays the following DIMM information Current Memory Mode
47. abled enable PXE Preboot Execution Environment or UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface for network stack support The options are Enabled and Disabled gt Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip This item displays the Super IO chip used in the motherboard P Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified by the user The options are En abled and Disabled Device Settings This item displays the settings of Serial Port 1 Change Settings Use this feature to set the optimal Environment Control Interface PECI setting for a serial port specified The default setting is Auto which will allow the AMI BIOS to automatically select the best setting for the PECI platform Device Mode Use this feature to select the desired mode for a serial port specified The options are Normal and High Speed P Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified by the user The options are En abled and Disabled 7 18 Chapter 7 BIOS Device Settings This item displays the settings of Serial Port 2 Change Settings Use this feature to set the optimal Environment Control Interface PECI setting for a serial port specified The default setting is Auto which will allow the AMI BIOS to automatically select the best setting for the PECI platform Device Mode Use this feature to select the desired mode for a serial port specified The options are
48. ail Power Fail and UID LED connections The Red LED on pin 7 provides warnings of overheat fan failure or power failure The Blue LED on pin 8 works as the front panel UID LED indicator The Red LED takes precedence over the Blue LED by default Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1 Refer to the table on the right for pin 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 Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup GLAN1 2 LED Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 9 Vec 10 NIC 2 LED 11 Vec 12 NIC 1 LED OH Fan Fail PWR Fail Blue UID LED Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 7 Red LED Cathode OH Fan Fail Power Fail5 5V SB 8 Blue_UID LED OH Fan Fail PWR Fail LED Status Red LED State Definition Off Normal On Overheat Flashing Fan Fail PWR Fail LED Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 5 3 3v 6 PWR Supply Fail Reset Button Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground 5 15 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1 Momentarily contacting both pins will power o
49. ard Setup Installation and Removal of the Heatsink Installing the Heatsink 1 Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die the required amount has already been applied Screw 3 Screw 1 Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so s that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism Screw in two diagonal screws i e the 1 and the 2 screws until just snug do zT not over tighten the screws which may Screw 4 damage the CPU Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws Uninstalling the Heatsink A Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws in the sequence shown in the picture on the right Screw 1 Screw 2 Warning We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink However if you do need to uninstall the heatsink please follow these instructions to avoid damaging the CPU or the CPU socket Hold the heatsink as shown in the picture us on the right and gently wriggle to loosen it from the CPU Do not use excessive force when doing this Once the heatsink is loosened remove it 7 from the CPU socket Screw 4 Clean the surface of
50. as F3 F4 etc Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames The left frame displays all the options that can be configured Grayed out options cannot be configured Options in blue can be configured by the user The right frame displays the key legend Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message When an option is selected in the left frame it is highlighted in white Often a text message will accompany it Note The AMI BIOS has default text messages built in The manufacturer retains the option to include omit or change any of these text mes sages The AMI BIOS Setup utility uses a key based navigation system called hot keys Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during setup navigation These keys include F3 F4 Enter lt ESC gt arrow keys etc F t 1 Options printed in Bold are default settings Note 2 lt F3 gt is used to load optimal default settings lt F4 gt is used to save the settings and exit the setup utility 7 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual How To Change the Configuration Data The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing lt F2 gt at the appropriate time during system boot Note For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery please refer to the UEFI BIOS Re
51. ation This submenu displays the following information regarding the CPUs installed in Socket 1 Socket 2 Type of CPU CPU Signature Microcode Patch 7 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual CPU Stepping Maximum CPU Speed Minimum CPU Speed Processor Cores Intel HT Hyper Threading Technology Intel VT x Technology e Intel SMX Technology L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache CPU Speed This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 1 Socket 2 64 bit This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 1 or Socket 2 supports 64 bit technology Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to enable Clock Spectrum support which will allow the BIOS to moni tor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed The options are Disabled and Enabled Hyper threading Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper threading Technology to enhance CPU per formance The options are Enabled and Disabled Active Processor Cores Set to Enabled to use a processor s second core and above Please refer to Intel s website for more information The options are All 1 2 and 4 7 6 Chapter 7 BIOS Limit CPUID Maximum This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value Enable this function to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot support processors with extended CPUID functions The options are Enabled and
52. bled DCU IP Prefetcher Select Enabled for DCU Data Cache Unit IP Prefetcher support which will prefetch IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance The options are Enabled and Disabled 7 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Intel Virtualization Technology Available when supported by the CPU Select Enabled to support Intel Virtualization Technology which will allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent parti tions creating multiple virtual systems in one physical computer The options are Enabled and Disabled Note If there is any change to this setting you will need to power off and restart the system for the change to take effect Please refer to Intel s website for detailed information gt CPU Power Management Configuration This submenu allows the user to configure the following CPU Power Management settings Power Technology Select Energy Efficiency to support power saving mode Select Custom to cus tomize system power settings Select Disabled to disable power saving settings The options are Disabled Energy Efficiency and Custom If the option is set to Custom the following items will display EIST Available when Power Technology is set to Custom EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to au tomatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation The options
53. connection on your system 5 18 Fan Header Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 Ground 2 12V 3 Tachometer 4 PWR Modulation Available for 4 pin fans only Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 Intrusion Input 2 Ground Internal Buzzer SP1 Pin Definition Pin Definitions Pin 1 Pos Beep In Pin 2 Neg Alarm Speaker SP1 BEEP IN t XY A ALARM SPK NEG SMBus Header Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection TPM Header Port 80 Header A Trusted Platform Module Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and Port 80 connection Use this header to enhance system performance and data security See the table on the right for pin definitions Overheat LED Fan Fail The JOH1 header is used to connect an LED indicator to provide warnings of chassis overheating and fan failure This LED will blink when a fan failure occurs Refer to the tables on right for pin definitions Power SMB PC Connector Power System Management Bus l C Connector JPI C1 monitors power supply fan and system temperatures See the table on the right for pin definitions SATA Device Power Connector A power connector for SATA DOM Disk On Module devices is located at JSD1 Connect an appropriate cable here to provide power support for your SATA devices
54. covery User Guide posted http www supermicro com support manuals Starting the Setup Utility Normally the only visible Power On Self Test POST routine is the memory test As the memory is being tested press the lt F2 gt key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup utility From the main menu you can access the other setup screens An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen below the copyright message Warning Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS related issue Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the sys tem In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damage arising from a BIOS update If you have to update the BIOS do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is being updated to avoid possible boot failure 7 2 Main Setup When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility you will enter the Main setup screen You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below System Date 7 2 Chapter 7 BIOS The AMI BIOS main menu displays the following information System Date This item displays the system date in Day MM DD YY format e g Wed 10 12 2011 System Time This item displays the system time in HH MM SS format e g 15 32 52 Supermicro X9DRX F Version This item dis
55. d A reliable ground must be maintained at all times To ensure this the rack itself should be grounded Particular attention should be given to power supply connec tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit i e the use of power strips etc 2 3 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual 2 4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SC835 chassis into a rack unit with the quick release rails provided There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using Installing the Inner Rack Rails Installing the Inner Rails 1 Place the inner rack extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chassis with the rail extension holes 2 Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis 3 Secure the chassis with four screws as illustrated 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the other inner rail Screw Holes Figure 2 1 Installing the Inner Rack Rails 2 4 Chapter 2 Server Installation Figure 2 2 Inner Rack Rails Installed Installing the Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the server in place The outer rails for the SC835 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches Installing the Outer Rails 1 Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail
56. d drive into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down 5 Carefully align the mounting holes in the hard drive and the tray Make sure the bottom of the hard drive and bottom of the hard drive tray are flush 6 Secure the hard drive using all six screws 7 Replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure to close the drive tray us ing the drive tray handle Note Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot plug ca pability of the drives plane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the Use caution when working around the backplane Do not touch the back backplane or obstruct the holes which aid in proper airflow AN Important Regardless of how many hard drives are installed all drive car riers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper airflow Warning Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers For information on recommended HDDs visit the Supermicro Web site at http Awww supermicro com products nfo files storage SAS 1 CompList 110909 pdf gt 6 7 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Installing a Hard Drive to a Carrier Figure 6 5 Use a hard stable surface when installing the hard drive 6 8 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup DVD ROM Drive Installation The SC835 chassis model supports a slim DVD ROM drive Use these instructions in this section in the event that you must rep
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58. en installed to a rack carefully pull it out on the rails until the top cover is exposed 1 Press the release tabs to remove the cover from the locked position Press both tabs at the same time If necessary you may need to remove the chas sis cover screw 2 Once the top cover is released from the locked position slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis and lift the cover off the unit Figure 6 2 Accessing the Inside of the System Release Tab 6 3 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual 6 3 System Fans Three 8 cm hot swap system fans and one exhaust fan provide the cooling for the system It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components System Fan Failure Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via IPMI If a fan fails the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the overheat fan fail LED on the control panel will turn on Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same type and model the system can continue to run with a failed fan Remove the top chassis cover while the system is still running to determine which of the fans has failed Replacing System Fans Removing a Fan System power does not need to be removed since the fans are hot pluggable Replace the failed fan with an identical 8 cm 12 volt fan available from Supermicro 1 Ope
59. grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets 4 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual This product may be connected to an IT power system In all cases make sure that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth ground Serverboard Battery CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down which will reverse its polarites see Figure 4 1 This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recom mended by the manufacturer CR2032 Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions DVD ROM Laser CAUTION this server may have come equipped with a DVD ROM drive To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation exposure do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon ventional way Mainboard replaceable soldered in fuses Self resetting PTC Positive Tempera ture Coefficient fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service technicians only The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one replaced 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 6037R TXRF clean and free of clutter e The 6037R TXRF weighs approximately 72 6 Ibs 33 kg when fully loaded When lifting the system two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distrib
60. he Power Supply You do not need to shut down the system to replace a power supply unit The backup power supply module will keep the system up and running while you replace the failed hot swap unit Replace with the same model see part number in the Ap pendix which can be ordered directly from Supermicro Replacing the Power Supply 1 The SC835 chassis includes a redundant power supply at least two power modules you can leave the server running if you remove only one power supply at a time 2 Unplug the power supply that you will replace 3 Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated 4 Pull the power supply out using the handle provided 5 Replace the failed power module with the same model 6 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click 7 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server Chapter 7 BIOS 7 1 Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DRX F It also provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens press the lt Del gt key while the system is booting up Note In most cases the Del key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup Screen There are a few cases when other keys are used such
61. he case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard 5 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static discharge When unpacking the board make sure the person handling it is static protected 5 2 Connecting Cables Several cables need to be connected from the chassis to the serverboard These include the data cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back If you need to disconnect any of these cables you should take care to keep them routed as they were originally after reconnecting them make sure the red wires connect to the pin 1 locations The following data cables with their locations noted should be connected See the serverboard layout for connector locations SATA drive data cables I SATAO SATA7 Control Panel cable JF1 Important Make sure the the cables do not come into contact with the fans Connecting Power Cables The X9DRX F has a 24 pin proprietary power supply connector JPW1 for connection to the ATX power supply In addition there are two 8 pin secondary power connectors JPW2 JPW3 that also must be connected to your power supply See Section 5 8 for power connector pin definit
62. hode right for pin definitions Please note Pin3 NA that the speaker connector pins 4 7 Speaker Connector are used with an external speaker If Pin Settings you wish to use the onboard speaker Pin Setting Definition you should close pins 6 7 with a Pins 4 7 eE jumper Default Pins 6 7 Internal Speaker Default 5 20 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 9 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board See the serverboard 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 Pins I Jumper CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS which will also clear any passwords Instead of pins this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS To clear CMOS 1 First power down the system and unplug the power cord s 2 With the power disconnected short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as a small screwdriver 3 Remove the screwdriver or shorting device 4 Reconnect the power cord s and power on the system Note Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear
63. 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 25 inches and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing 2 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and the like e 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 IN Warnings and Precautions AN Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them n single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack In multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more si multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4 Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up U
64. ions 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 connection 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 below for details and pin descriptions 5 2 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5 1 Control Panel Header Pins 20 19 Ground olo NM x olo x FP PWRLED olo 33V HDD LED 0 ID_UID_SW 3 3V Stby NIC1 Link LED o O NIC1 Activity LED NIC2 Link LED ojo Blue OH Fan Fail PWR FaiL UID LED Power Fail LED NIC2 Activity LED Red Blue LED Cathode 3 3V Reset Reset Button 4 PWR gt Power Button J 5 3 I O Ports The I O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification See Figure 5 2 below for the colors and locations of the various I O ports Figure 5 2 I O Ports o ee tililL o HH oC oC Rear I O Ports 1 COM1 Port 2 USBO Port 3 USB1 Port 4 Dedicated IPMI LAN Port 5 USB2 Port 6 USB3 Port 7 LAN1 Port 8 LAN2 Port 9 VGA Port 10 UID Switch 5 3 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual
65. lace any of these components Installing a DVD ROM Drive Figure 6 6 1 Power down and unplug the system 2 Remove the chassis cover 3 If you are not installing a new front port panel remove the mini bezel from the drive bay The mini bezel is the small grating that covers the drive bay Remove this by simply pulling it out of the bay If you are installing a new front port panel remove the old drive by de pressing the release tab then pulling the drive out of the chassis 4 Insert the new drive unit in the slot until the tab locks into place 5 Connect the data and power cables to the backplane and if necessary serverboard Figure 6 6 Installing the DVD ROM Drive 6 9 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual 6 5 Power Supply The SuperServer 6037R TXRF has a 980 watt redundant power supply consisting of two power modules Each power supply module has an auto switching capability which enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V 240V input voltage Power Supply Failure If either of the two power supply modules fail the other module will take the full load and allow the system to continue operation without interruption The PWR Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced Replace ment units can be ordered directly from Supermicro The power supply units have a hot swap capability meaning you can replace the failed unit without powering down the system Replacing t
66. late open 4 Using your thumb and the index finger remove the WARNING plastic cap from the socket 5 Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU by its edges Align the CPU keys which are semi circle cutouts against the socket keys 6 Once they are aligned carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket Do not drop the CPU on the socket Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically and do not rub the CPU against any pins of the socket which may damage the CPU or the socket Socket Keys 5 5 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Warning You can only install the CPU to the socket in one direction Make sure that the CPU is properly inserted into the socket before closing the IN load plate If it doesn t close properly do not force it as it may damage your CPU Instead open the load plate again and double check that the CPU is aligned properly 7 With the CPU in the socket inspect the four corners of the Gently close the load plate CPU to make sure that they are flush with the socket 8 Close the load plate Lock the lever labeled Close 1st then lock the lever labeled Open 1st Use d your thumb to gently push the load levers down until the lever locks Push down and lock the level labeled Close 1st 9 Repeat steps to install a CPU to Socket 2 Lever Lock Push down and lock the lever labeled Open 1st 5 6 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverbo
67. leaving This feature selects from the different channel interleaving methods The options are Auto 1 Way 2 Way 3 Way and 4 Way Rank Interleaving This feature allows the user to select a rank memory interleaving method The options are Auto 1 Way 2 Way 4 Way and 8 Way Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor the original source When this item is set to Enabled the IO hub will read and write back one cache line every 16K cycles if there is no delay caused by internal processing By using this method roughly 64 GB of memory behind the IO hub will be scrubbed every day The options are Enabled and Disabled Demand Scrub Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors found on a memory module When the CPU or I O issues a demand read command and the read data from memory turns out to be a correctable error the error is corrected and sent to the requestor the original source Memory is updated as well Select Enabled to use Demand Scrubbing for ECC memory correction The options are Enabled and Disabled Data Scrambling Select Enabled to enable data scrambling to ensure data security and integrity The options are Disabled and Enabled Device Tagging Select Enabled to support device tagging The options are Disabled and En abled Thermal Throttling
68. micro com Memory The X9DRX F has sixteen DIMM slots that can support up to 512 GB of DDR3 1333 1066 800 RDIMM LRDIMM or UDIMM ECC non ECC memory Modules of the same size and speed are recommended See Chapter 5 for details Serial ATA A SATA controller is integrated into the chipset to provide a ten port SATA subsystem which is RAID 0 1 5 and 10 supported I SATA 0 1 are SATA 3 0 ports and I SATA2 5 and S SATAO 3 are SATA 2 0 ports The SATA drives are hot swappable units Note The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot swap capability and RAID function of the Serial ATA drives PCI Expansion Slots The X9DRX F has ten PCI E 3 0 x8 and one PCI E 2 0 x4 in x8 slots for a total of eleven PCI expansion slots Rear I O Ports The color coded l O ports include one COM port a VGA monitor port four USB 2 0 ports a dedicated IPMI LAN port and two Gb Ethernet LAN ports IPMI IPMI Intelligent Platform Management Interface is a hardware level interface specification that provides remote access monitoring and administration for Supermicro server platforms IPMI allows server administrators to view a server s 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction hardware status remotely receive an alarm automatically if a failure occurs and power cycle a system that is non responsive 1 3 Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC835XTQ R982B server chassis
69. n off Power Button the system This button can also be Pin Definitions JF 1 configured to function as a suspend Pinf Definition button with a setting in the BIOS See 1 SIE Chapter 5 To turn off the power when 2 Ground the system is in suspend mode press the button for 4 seconds or longer Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions Serial Ports Serial COM Ports Pin Definitions Two COM connections COM1 amp COM2 are located on the serverboard Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 DCD 6 DSR COMI is located on the rear I O panel COM2 located close to PCI E CPU1 2 mo 7 ms Slot1 provides front access support 2 Por g SS 4 DTR 9 RI See the table on the right for pin 5 Ground 10 N A definitions NC No Connection FP USB USB 6 7 8 9 USB 4 5 Pin Definitions i i USB 4 5 6 8 USB 7 9 Universal Serial Bus USB Pin Definition Pin Definition Four Universal Serial Bus ports USB 1 5V 1 5V 0 1 USB 2 3 are located on the I O 2 PO 2 PO back panel Please note that BP USB 3 PO 9 PO 2 3 can also be used for Keyboard 4 Ground 4 Ground Mouse connections In addition three 5 NC 5 Key USB headers located close to the IO Hub provides four front accessible Backplane USB 0 1 2 3 USB connections USB USB 6 7 USB Pin Definitions 8 9 Two Type A connectors USB4 Pin Definition USB5 also supports front panel USB 1
70. n the chassis and locate the faulty fan Never run the server for an ex tended period of time with the chassis open 2 Press the release tab on the fan and pull the fan upward 3 Slide the new fan into the fan housing Make sure the power connectors are correctly aligned The new fan will immediately activate Installing the Rear Fan The rear fans must be installed after the serverboard and air shroud setup Installing Rear System Fans 1 Confirm that the air shroud is correctly placed 2 Slide the rear fan into the slot as illustrated The fan release tab should be on the side closest to the power supply 3 Make sure that the fan is secure in the fan housing and the housing is cor rectly connected to the power supply 6 4 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6 3 Replacing a Rear Fan Installing the Air Shroud Figure 6 4 6 5 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Air Shroud Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC835 chassis air shroud does not require screws to set up Installing the Air Shroud 1 Remove the chassis cover If necessary remove the rear fans 2 Place the air shroud in the chassis see Figure 6 4 The shroud aligns with the fan holders and covers two of the front fans with the rear exhaust fan Make sure the air shroud aligns completely with the chassis 6 4 Drive Bay Installation Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SATA Drives You do not need
71. nformation 5 23 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Activity ET LED Activity ab dun LED Rear View when facing the rear side of the chassis GLAN Activity Indicator LED Settings Status Color Definition Green Flashing Active GLAN Link Indicator LED Settings LED Color Definition Off No Connection or 10 Mbps Green 100 Mbps Amber 1 Gbps Onboard PWR LED Indicator Settings LED Color Definition Off System Off PWR cable not connected Green System On Green ACPI S1 State Flashing BMC Activity LED Indicator LED Settings BMC is active Green Blinking SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Unit Identification LED A rear UID LED indicator LED3 is located next to the Unit Identifier UID switch on the back of the chassis When the user pushes the rear UID switch the rear UID LED LED3 will be turned on Push the UID switch UID LED Status Color State OS Status Blue On Windows OS Unit Identified again to turn off the LED indicator The Biss sail ne etn UID switch provides easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service See the tables on the right for more information 5 11 SATA Ports Serial ATA Pin Definitions Serial ATA Ports Pin Definition There are ten SATA ports on the SEG serverboard I SATAO 1 support SATA 2 Bis 3 0 connection
72. octor Ill Interface Display Screen Remote Control Zj Supero Doctor III Microsoft Internet Explorer isl x ne Tools Help Odor I Remote Manageo System Info Health Info Performance Rernote Control Configuration Administration 1 Remote Control Graceful power control Supero Doctor III allows a user to inform the OS to reboot or shut down within a specified time the default is 30 seconds Before the system reboots or shuts down it s allowed to cancel the action Requirements Keep Supero SD3Service Daemon running at all times on this system Provide TCP IP connectivity P trol ower contro H Note SD III Software Revision 1 0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at ftp ftp supermicro com utility Supero_Doctor_lll You can also download the SDIII User s Guide at lt http Awww supermicro com PRODUCT Manuals SDIII UserGuide pdf gt For Linux we will recommend using Supero Doctor Il 5 27 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF 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 main tenance on the SC835XTQ R982B 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
73. of the rack 2 Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail 3 Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail can fit snugly into the rack 4 Secure the short bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two screws and the long bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three screws 5 Repeat these steps for the left outer rail Figure 2 3 Outer Rack Rails 2 5 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Figure 2 4 Installing the Chassis into the Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing into a Rack 1 Confirm that the inner and outer rails are installed on the rack 2 Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails 3 Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both sides you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the server has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click into position 4 Optional Insert and tighten the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack 2 6 Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carri ers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of
74. onnector JPW4 to the power Pin Definitions Pin Definitions supply Failure to do so will void Pins Definition Pins Definition the manufacturer warranty on your 1 4 Ground 1 2 Ground power supply and serverboard 5 8 2v 34 12v Required Connections NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions JF1 The non maskable interrupt button Pinf Definiti header is located on pins 19 and 20 i id of JF1 Refer to the table on the right Ae CSS Tem 20 Ground for pin definitions Power LED Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1 Attach a cable here to indicate HDD activity See the table on the right for pin definitions 5 14 Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 15 3 3V 16 PWR LED HDD LED Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 13 3 3V Standby 14 HD Active NIC1 NIC2 LED Indicators The NIC Network Interface Controller LED connection for GLAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1 and the LED connection for GLAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10 Attach the NIC LED cables here to display network activity Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions Overheat OH Fan Fail PWR Fail UID LED Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of Front Control Panel to use the Overheat Fan F
75. ontaining 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 August 2 2012 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2012 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6037R TXRF server Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only The SuperServer 6037R TXRF is based on the SC835XTQ R982B 3U rackmount server chassis and the Super X9DRX F serverboard Please refer to our web site for an up to date list of supported operating systems processors and memory Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main componen
76. p to 512 GB of DDR3 1333 1066 800 RDIMM LRDIMM or UDIMM ECC non ECC memory in 16 DIMM slots See the following table for memory installation For the latest memory updates please refer to our website a at http www supermicro com products serverboard Processor amp Memory Module Population Configuration For memory to work properly follow the tables below for memory population Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules CPU Corresponding DIMM Modules CPU1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMC1 DIMMD1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMC2 DIMMD2 CPU2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 DIMME1 DIMMF1 DIMMG1 DIMMH1 DIMME2 DIMMF2 DIMMG2 DIMMH2 Processor and Memory Module Population for Optimal Performance Number of CPU and Memory Population Configuration Table CPUs DIMMs For memory to work proper please install DIMMs in pairs 1 CPU amp CPU1 2 DIMMs P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB 1 1CPU amp CPU1 4 DIMMs P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMC1 P1 DIMMD1 1CPU amp CPU1 5 8 DIMMs P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMC1 P1 DIMMD1 Any memory pairs in P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB2 P1 DIMMC2 P1 DIMMD 2 slots 2 CPUs amp CPU1 CPU2 4 DIMMs P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB1 P2 DIMME1 P2 DIMMF 1 2 CPUs amp CPU1 CPU2 6 DIMMs P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMC1 P1 DIMMD1 P2 DIMME1 P2 DIMMF1 2 CPUs amp CPU1 CPU2 8 DIMMs P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMC1 P1 DIMMD1 P2 DIMME1 P2 DIMMF 1 P2
77. plays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system Build Date This item displays the date that the BIOS Setup utility was built Memory Information Total Memory This displays the amount of memory that is available in the system 7 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual 7 3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press Enter to access the following submenu items gt Boot Feature gt Boot Features Quiet Boot This feature allows the user to select bootup screen display between POST mes sages and the OEM logo Select Disabled to display the POST messages Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages The op tions are Enabled and Disabled AddOn ROM Display Mode Use this item to set the display mode for the Option ROM Select Keep Current to use the current AddOn ROM Display setting Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display mode set by the system BIOS The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current Bootup Num Lock Use this feature to set the Power on state for the Numlock key The options are Off and On Wait For F1 If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the F1 key is pressed if an error occurs The options are Disabled and Enabled 7 4 Chapter 7 BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function When this item is set to Enabled the ROM
78. r 6037R TXRF up and running Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time This quick setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard processors system memory etc please turn to the relevant section in Chapter 5 for details on install ing specific components 2 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6037R TXRF 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 6037R TXRF 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 6037R TXRF was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time Please read this section in its en tirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined
79. s S SATA0 3 and l SAUEN SATA2 5 are SATA 2 0 ports See the 4 Ground table on the right for pin definitions RN 6 RXP 7 Ground 5 24 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 12 Installing Software After the hardware has been installed you should first install the operating system and then the drivers The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your serverboard Figure 5 12 Driver Tool Installation Display Screen S SUPERMICRO X9DRX F Motherboard Drivers amp Tools X Intel Chipset INF files SUPERMICR Drivers amp Tools Matrox G200e Graphics Driver Microsoft Net Framework Optional Intel C600 Chipset X9IDRX F LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Intel PRO Network Connections Drivers Trusted Platform Module Driver Optional SUPERMICRO SuperDoctor III SUPERMICRO Computer Inc Build driver diskettes and manuals Browse CD I Auto Start Up Next Time For more information please visit SUPERMICRO s web ste Note Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item from top to the bottom one at a time After installing each item you must re boot the system before moving on to the next item on the list The bottom icon with a CD on it allows you to view the entire contents of the CD
80. s Intrusion Header Overheat LED Indicator Power Supply SMBbus l C Header ATX 24 Pin Power Connector 12V 8 Pin Power Connectors 12V 4 Pin Power Connector 3V Standby Power Header TPM Trusted Platform Module Port 80 Header SATA Device Power Connector PS2 Keyboard Mouse Gb Ethernet Ports 1 2 IPMI Dedicated LAN Serial Link General Purpose I O Headers Back Panel USB 0 1 2 3 Front Panel Type AUSB Connections Front Panel Accessible USB Connections UID Unit Identification Switch 5 13 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual 5 8 Connector Definitions Power Connections 24 pin Main Power Connector A 24 pin main power supply connector JPW1 Pin Definitions two 8 pin CPU PWR connectors JPW2 Ping Denniton Ping Donna JPW3 and a 4 pin PWR connector JPW4 1 sev U ses are provided on the serverboard These 14 12V 2 s 3V power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V 15 COM 3 COM specification All these power connectors 16 PS ON 4 5V must be connected to your power supply 17 COM 5 COM to ensure adequate power supply to your 18 COM 6 5V system See the table on the right for pin 19 COM i COM definitions 20 Res NC 8 PWR OK Warning To provide adequate 2 Mod i USES power supply to the serverboard 22 ay 107 ee be sure to connect the 24 pin PWR 29 ws JU sy JPW1 the 8 pin PWR connectors 24 COM 12 t 33V N JPW2 JPW3 and the 4 pin PWR 12V 8 pin PWR 12V 4 pin PWR c
81. s are 9600 19200 38400 57600 and 115200 bits per second Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection The options are 7 Bits and 8 Bits Parity A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0 and the number of 1 s in data bits is even Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0 and the number of 1 s in data bits is odd Select None if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission Select Mark to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent with your data bits The options are None Even Odd Mark and Space Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used The options are 1 and 2 Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow Send a Stop signal to stop send ing data when the receiving buffer is full Send a Start signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty The options are None and Hardware RTS CTS VT UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI VT100 terminals The options are Enabled and Disabled Recorder Mode Select Enabled to
82. sabled f Note After making changes on a setting be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect BMC Network Configuration LAN Channel 1 This feature allows the user to configure the settings for LAN1 Port Update IPMI LAN Configuration This feature allows the user to decide if the BIOS should configure the IPMI setting at next system boot The options are No and Yes If the option is set to Yes the user is allow to configure the IPMI settings at next system boot Configuration Address Source This feature allows the user to select the source of the IP address for this com puter If Static is selected you will need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the system manually in the field If DHCP is selected the BIOS will search for a DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server in the network that is attached to and request the next available IP address for this computer The options are DHCP and Static The following items are assigned IP addresses automatically if DHCP is selected Station IP Address This item displays the Station IP address for this computer This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form i e 192 168 10 253 Subnet Mask This item displays the sub network that this computer belongs to The value of each three digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255 Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer Mac addresses are
83. se a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow any hot plug drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling 2 2 Chapter 2 Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient tempera ture Tmra Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Groun
84. sgsi OO9009909999968 DOODOOOPOOSODOD o oo POLO agn au oootlo ann n ann o E o SAS SATA Drives 8 5 25 Drive Bays 2 Power Supplies 11 Standard Size PCI Slots PeSSSSe550 MOOSo00000 Bomoa ngng OOVSSSSSSU00000Ue o COCHIDBOOSOCOOIOOO COO XSOOEEOIOOIOGIOD N BELDDBOOOOOOOOOOIB imoa 9 DOE OOUCIOOVCORS DUDENDOOBZASEAaSOuo0 DUICICOOUGE OO SOOO pman 6 2 Control Panel The control panel located on the front of the chassis must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify the connection Connect the cable from JF1 on the serverboard to the Control Panel PCB printed circuit board Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 on both connectors Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path The LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons Details on JF1 can be found in Chapter 5 6 2 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6 3 Accessing the Inside of the System Performing maintenance on componenets such as fans requires access to the inside of the server system Follow the steps below to remove the top left side cover to gain access to the inside of the 6037R TXRF If the system has be
85. specific components There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel 3 2 Control Panel Buttons The two buttons located on the front of the chassis include a reset button and a power on off button RESET Reset Use the reset button to reboot 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 6037R TXRF User s Manual 3 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the chassis has several LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take 20 s Power Fail Indicates a power supply module has failed The second power supply module will take the load and keep the system running but the failed module will need to be replaced Refer to Chapter 6 for details on replacing the power supply This LED should be off when the system is operating normally O CZ Information LED This LED will be solid blue when the UID function has been activated When this LED flashes red it indicates a fan failure When red continuously it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being
86. t performed The passing QR RDIMMs will be posted on the website LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM amp Data Width Memory Capacity Note 1 Per DIMM Note 2 QRx4 DDP Note 5 16GB 132GB QRx8 P Note 6 8GB 16GB Notes 1 Physical Rank is used to calculate DIMM capacity 2 Command Address Timing is 1N 3 Only 2Gb 4Gb DRAMs are supported and validated 4 The speeds listed are estimated only and will be verified through simulation 5 DDP is for Dual Die Package DRAM stacking 6 P Means Planer Monolithic DRAM Die 5 10 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup 5 6 Adding PCI Add On Cards The SuperServer 6037R TXRF server can support 10 PCI Express 3 0 x8 and one PCI Express 2 0 x4 in x8 slot expansion cards Installing an Add on Card 1 Locate the release tab on the top of the PCI slot bracket 2 Gently apply pressure in the middle of the release tab to unlock the PCI slot bracket 3 Pull the release tab upward 4 Remove the screw holding the bracket in place and pull the bracket from the chassis Figure 5 7 Add on Card Expansion Card Port Press the Middle Lift the of the Release Tab Release Tab SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual 5 7 Serverboard Details Figure 5 8 X9DRX F Layout not drawn to scale Da oremus oy e BMC CTRL
87. te listing of supported processors Chipset Intel C602 chipset BIOS 128 Mb AMIBIOS SPI Flash ROM Memory Capacity Sixteen DIMM slots that can support up to 512 GB of DDR3 1333 1066 800 RDIMM LRDIMM or UDIMM ECC non ECC memory Note See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details SATA Controller Intel on chip controller for 10 SATA ports RAID 0 1 5 and 10 supported Drive Bays Eight hot swap drive bays to house standard SATA drives Peripheral drive bays for two 5 25 drives Expansion Slots Ten PCI E 3 0 x8 and one PCI E 2 0 x4 in x8 slots for a total of eleven PCI expansion slots Serverboard X9DRX F Dimensions 15 20 L x 13 20 W 386 mm x 335 mm B 1 SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual Chassis SC835XTQ R982B 3U rackmount Dimensions WxHxD 17 7 x 5 2 x 25 6 in 450 x 132 x 650 mm Weight Gross Weight 72 6 Ibs 33 kg System Cooling Three 8 cm system fans and one 8 cm rear exhaust fan System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage 100 240V AC auto range Rated Input Current 12 8A 100 140 V 8 6A 180 240V Rated Input Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power 980W Part PWS 982P 1R Rated Output Voltages 12V 81A 5Vsb 4A Operating Environment Operating Temperature 10 to 35 C 32 to 95 F Non operating Temperature 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Operating Relative Humidity 8 to 95 non condensing Non operating Relative Humidity
88. tions These items display the following information on the Intel 1350 LAN connections gt NIC Configuration Link Speed Use this feature to change the link speed and duplex for the current port The op tions are AutoNeg 10Mbps Half 10Mbps Full 100Mbps Half and 100Mbps full Wake on LAN Select enabled to wake the system with a magic packet The options are En abled and Disabled Blink LEDs This feature allows the user to specify the duration for LEDs to blink The range is from 0 15 seconds PORT CONFIGURATION INFORMATION This section displays the following port information e UEFI Driver e Adapter PBA Chip Type PCI Device ID PCI Bus Device Function Link Status 7 24 Chapter 7 BIOS Factory MAC Address Alternate MAC Address 7 4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings gt Change Smbios Even Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings Enabling Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS System Management BIOS Event Logging during system boot The options are Enabled and Disabled Runtime Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support Runtime Error Logging The options are Enabled and Disabled Memory Correctable Error Threshold This feature allows the user to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors The default setting is 10 7 1 SUPERSE
89. to access the inside of the chassis or remove power to replace or swap SATA drives Proceed to the next step for instructions You must use standard 3 5 SATA drives in the system DVD ROM A DVD drive is included as an option only with the 6037R TXRF For installing removing the 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 Installation section later in this chapter for instructions Hard Drive Backplane The hard drives plug into a backplane that provides power drive ID and bus termi nation A RAID controller can be used with the backplane to provide data security The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot swap capability of the hard drives The backplane is already preconfigured so no jumper or switch configurations are required SATA Drive Installation These drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis The carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drives For this reason even empty carriers without hard drives installed must remain in the chassis 6 6 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Installing a Hard Drive Figure 6 5 1 Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the drive tray 2 Lift the dummy drive out of the drive tray 3 Place the hard drive tray on a flat stable surface such as a desk table or work bench 4 Slide the har
90. to use power reduced mode Power will only be supplied to limited components such as RAMs to maintain the most critical functions of the system The options are S1 CPU Stop Clock and Suspend Disabled High Precision Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer HPET that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real time Clock RTC does in synchronizing multimedia streams providing smooth playback reducing the de pendency on other timestamp calculation devices such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc tion embedded in the CPU The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer The options are Enabled and Disabled gt Trusted Computing Available when a TPM device is detected by the BIOS Configuration TPM Support Select Enabled on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to enable TPM support to improve data integrity and network security The options are Enabled and Disabled TPM State Select Enabled to enable TPM security settings to improve data integrity and network security The options are Disabled and Enabled 7 22 Chapter 7 BIOS Pending Operation This item displays the status of a pending operation Current Status Information This item displays the information regarding the current TPM status TPM Enable Status This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently enabled or disabled
91. ts included with the server system and describes the main features of the Super X9DRX F serverboard and the SC835XTQ R982B chassis Chapter 2 Server Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the system into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system If your server was ordered without the processor and memory components this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation 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 system Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DRX F serverboard including the locations and functions of connectors headers and jumpers Refer to this chapter SUPERSERVER 6037R TXRF User s Manual when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the serverboard Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC835XTQ R982B server chassis You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring S
92. ute the weight Always keep your back straight and lift with your legs Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re moved away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan 4 2 Chapter 4 System Safety 4 3 Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made ESD Precautions A Electrostatic Discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use
93. utions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6037R TXRF from damage Be aware of the locations of the power on off switch on the chassis as well as the room s emergency power off switch disconnection switch or electrical outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then quickly remove power from the system Do not work alone when working with high voltage components Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or install ing main system components such as the serverboard and memory modules When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system The unit has more than one power supply cord Disconnect both power supply cords before servicing to avoid electrical shock When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is familiar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if neces sary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators The power supply power cords must include a

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