SUPER SuperWorkstation 7047A-73 7047A-T USER’S MANUAL 1.
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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 SuperWorkstation 7047A73/7047A-T. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T is a high-end system based on the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ tower/4U rackmount chassis and the X9DA7 (7047A-73) or X9DAi (7047A-T) serverboard.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 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 SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DA7/X9DAi serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
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SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2 Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2 Memory .......................................................
Table of Contents Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1 3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1 Power .............................................................................................................. 3-1 Reset .................................................................................................
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-26 5-11 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................ 5-29 5-12 SAS and SATA Ports..................................................................................... 5-30 5-13 Installing Software ..................................................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The 7047A-73/7047A-T is a high-end workstation comprised of two main subsystems: the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ tower/4U chassis and the X9DA7/X9DAi dual Intel® Xeon® processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T (www.supermicro.com).
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T lies the X9DA7/X9DAi, a dual processor serverboard The X9DA7 is based on the Intel® C602 chipset and the X9DAi is based on the Intel® C602 chipset. Below are the main features of the X9DA7/X9DAi. (See Figures 1-1 and 1-2 for a block diagram of the chipsets.) Processors The X9DA7/X9DAi supports single or dual Intel E5-2600 processors in LGA 2011 sockets.
Chapter 1: Introduction socket is empty the PCI slos associated with it cannot be used. See Chapter 5 for details. Onboard Controllers/Ports The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, six USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, two Gb Ethernet ports and six HDA (High Definition Audio) ports. 1-3 Chassis Features The SC743TQ-1200B-SQ is an ATX form factor chassis that can be used as a tower or mounted in a 4U rackmount configuration.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T 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. P1 QPI 8G DMI2 Intel ES-2006 8 SNB CORE DDR-III CPU2 P1 P0 #3B #3A #2 DDRIII 800/1066/1333 #3 P0 #1 DMI2 PCI-E x8 G3 SLOT 2 PCI-E X4 PCI-E x8 G3 PCI-E x16 G3 PCI-E x8 G3 DMI2 4GB/s PCI-E x16 G3 PCI-E X8 SLOT 6 PCI-E x16 G3 DMI2 LAN I350 PCI-E X4 USB 3.0 (REAR) PCI-E X1 USB 3.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390 Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525 Email: sales@supermicro.
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Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperWorkstation 7047A73/7047A-T 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 processor and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processor, system memory etc.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 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. • 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.
Chapter 2: Installation • Allow the hot plug SAS/SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them. • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the system into a rack unit. Rack installation requires the use of the optional rackmount kit. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. The following is a guideline for installing the system into a rack with the rack rails provided in the rackmount kit.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Chassis Rails You will need to remove the top cover and the feet to add rack rails to the chassis. First, remove the top and right covers (top and left covers when standing as a tower chassis) by first removing the screws that secure them to the chassis. Depress the button on the top (side if tower) of the chassis to release the cover and then pull the cover off. Then unscrew the four feet and remove them from the chassis (see Figure 2-2).
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Figure 2-3. Installing the Rails to the Chassis Installing the Rack Rails Determine where you want to place the SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fixed rack rail/ sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets provided.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the System into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the system into the rack. You should have two brackets in the rack mount kit. Install these first keeping in mind that they are left/right specific (marked with "L" and "R"). Then, line up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.
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Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview The control panel on the 7047A-73/7047A-T has several LEDs and two buttons. There are also two LEDs on each hard drive carrier. These LEDs keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system and the activity and health of specific components. 3-2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis: a power on/off button and a reset button.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chassis has six LEDs that 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. Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply. This LED should normally be on when the system is operating.
Chapter 3: System Interface airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists. Power Fail Indicates a power supply fan has failed.
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Chapter 4: System Safety Chapter 4 System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ! Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T 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.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual • Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended 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.
Chapter 4: System Safety • After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made. 4-3 ESD Precautions ! 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.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the system 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 T ATT UM ATT O ! Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X9DA7/X9DAi 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.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T 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 Serverboard Installation This section explains the first step of physically mounting the X9DA7/X9DAi into the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate the most common problems encountered in such an installation.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-3 Connecting Cables Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins 20 5-4 19 Ground NMI x (Key) x (Key) Power On LED Vcc HDD LED Vcc NIC1 LED Vcc NIC2 LED Vcc OH/Fan Fail LED Vcc Power Fail LED Vcc Ground Reset (Button) Ground Power (Button) 2 I/O Ports 1 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.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-5 Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on ! the label area of the fan. Notes: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- • moving or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st' fully retracted, gently push down on the 'Open 1st' lever to open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open it completely. WA R OP EN NI NG ! 1st Gently push down to pop the load plate open. 4. Using your thumb and the index finger, remove the 'WARNING' plastic cap from the socket. 5. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU by its edges.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 ! 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 CPU to make sure that they are flush with the socket. Gently close the load plate.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Installing a CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the serverboard and the heatsink bracket underneath. 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e., the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug. (To avoid possible damage to the CPU do not over-tighten the screws.) 4.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. ! However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket. 1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the serverboard in the sequence as shown in the illustration below. 2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 5-6 Installing Memory Modules Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Press down the release tabs Installing & Removing DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with P1 DIMM1A. For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and speed in the same bank.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Memory Support The X9DA7/X9DAi supports up to 512 GB of registered/unbuffered load reducing ECC DDR3-1600/1333/1066/833 memory in 16 DIMM slots. For the latest memory updates, please refer to the product page on the Supermicro website. Order of Populating DIMM Slots For memory to work properly, follow the table below for the correct order of populating the DIMM slots. See the serverboad layout page for slot numbering.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width Memory Capacity Per DIMM (Note 1) Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot Per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) (Notes 2, 3, 4) 2 Slots Per Channel 1DPC 2DPC 1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width (Note 1) Memory Capacity Per DIMM (Note 2) Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot Per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) (Notes 3, 4, 5, 6) 2 Slots Per Channel 1DPC/2DPC 1.35V 1.5V QRx4 (DDP) (Note 7) 16GB 32GB 1066 1066, 1333 QRx8 (P) (Note 8) 8GB 16GB 1066 1066, 1333 Notes: 1. Physical Rank is used to calculate DIMM capacity. 2. Command Address Timing is 1N. 3.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual DIMM Population Table DIMM Slots per Channel DIMMs Populated per Channel DIMM Type (Reg.= Registered) Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM (any combination; SR=Single Rank, DR=Dual Rank, QR=Quad Rank) 2 1 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066,1333 SR, DR 2 1 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066, QR 2 2 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066,1333 SR, DR 2 2 Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066 SR, DR, QR Note 1: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than 4 GB of memory.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards The 7047A-73/7047A-T can accommodate standard size add-on cards populated in all slots on the X9DA7/X9DAi serverboard. Installing an Add-on Card 1. Begin by removing the PCI slot shield for the slot you wish to populate. 2. Fully seat the card into the card slot, pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card. 3. Finish by using a screw to secure the top of the card shield to the chassis.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Serverboard Details 5-8 Figure 5-4a. X9DA7 Layout J18 JPL2 JPL1 GLAN CTRL Always Populate DIMMxA First JPWR1 P1 DIMMA1 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB1 JPI2C1 JPWR2 J22 FAN1 JF1 FAN6 (CPU1Fan) LE1 FAN2 FAN3 JD1 FANA 5-16 P1 DIMMB2 P1 DIMMD2 P1 DIMMC2 P1 DIMMD1 P1 DIMMC1 JOH1 JS4 JS5 DS1 I-SATA2 I-SATA0 Note: P2 DIMMG1 P2 DIMMG2 P2 DIMMH1 P2 DIMMH2 P2 DIMMF2 P2 DIMMF1 P2 DIMME2 P2 DIMME1 CPU2 Slot6 PCI-E 3.0 x8 CPU2 Slot5 PCI-E 3.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-4b. X9DAi Layout P2 DIMMG1 JPI2C1 JPWR1 J22 JPWR2 P2 DIMMH1 P1 DIMMA1 P2 DIMMH2 P1 DIMMA2 USB2.0 0/1/2/3 COM1 P2 DIMMG2 FAN1 P1 DIMMB1 FAN6 (CPU1Fan) CPU2 CPU1 FAN5 PS2KB/MS LE1 P2 DIMMF2 J18 FP Audio Header P2 DIMMF1 FAN2 P1 DIMMD2 FAN4 P2 DIMME2 JPL2 JPL1 GLAN CTRL P1 DIMMD1 P2 DIMME1 CPU2 Slot6 PCI-E 3.0 x8 Always Populate DIMMxA First P1 DIMMC2 Battery BT1 CPU2 Slot5 PCI-E 3.0 x16 P1 DIMMC1 JPP0 Rev. USB 3.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual X9DA7/X9DAi Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Section 5-10 JP4 SMBus En/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPI1 IEEE1394a En/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/2 GLAN1/GLAN2 En/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME1 ME Recovery Pins 2-3 (Normal) JPP0 JTAG Scan Pins 2-3 (CPU 1 only) JPP1 JTAG Scan Pins 2-3 (CPU 2 only) JWD Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) JWP1 Write Protect Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Connector Descri
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connector Description JTPM1 TPM (Trusted Platform Module)/Port 80 LAN1/2 Gbit Ethernet Ports 1/2 SAS 0~3, 4~7 Serial Attached SCSI Ports 0~3, 4~7 (SAS 4~7 for X9DA7 only) SP1 Onboard Buzzer (Internal Speaker) STBY1 Standby Power Header T-SGPIO 1/2 Serial-Link General_Purpose IO Headers USB 2.0 0/1/2/3 Back Panel USB 2.0 Ports 0/1/2/3 USB 2.0 4, 5/6 Front Panel Accessible USB 2.0 Connections 4, 5/6 USB 3.0 0/1 Back Panel USB 3.0 Ports 0/1 USB 3.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 5-9 Connector Definitions Main ATX Power Connector Pin Definitions (JPW3) Pin# Definition Main ATX Power Supply Connector 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V 14 -12V 2 +3.3V The main power supply connector 15 COM 3 COM (J22) meets the SSI EPS 12V speci- 16 PS_ON 4 +5V fication. Refer to the table on the right for the pin definitions of the ATX 24-pin 17 COM 5 COM 18 COM 6 +5V power connector.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) Connect an LED to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warning of chassis overheating or fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status Pin# Definition State 7 Vcc Off Normal 8 Ground On Overheat Flashing Fan Fail definitions. Definition NIC1 (GLAN) LED The LED connections for the GB LAN port are on pins 11 and 12 of JF1.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Fan Headers The X9DA7/X9DAi has eight fan headers, all of which are 4-pin fans. Fan Header Pin Definitions (FAN1-8) However, pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. See the table on the right for pin definitions. The Pin# Definition 1 Ground (Black) onboard fan speeds are controlled by 2 +12V (Red) Thermal Management (via Hardware 3 Tachometer Monitoring) under the Advanced Section in the BIOS.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup TPM Header/Port 80 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. TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions Pin # Definition Pin # Definition 1 LCLK 2 GND 3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)> 5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X) 7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2 9 +3.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual SGPIO Header Two SGPIO (Serial General Purpose SGPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin Definition 1 NC 2 NC ers are used to communicate with the system's enclosure management 3 Ground 4 Data 5 Load 6 Ground chip. See the table on the right for pin 7 Clock 8 NC Input/Output) headers are designated T-SGPIO1 and SGPIO2. These head- definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SPDIF_In/SPDIF_Out Headers The SPDIF In (JSPDIF_In) and SPDIF Out (JSPDIF_Out) headers are SPDIF_In Pin Definitions SPDIF_Out Pin Definitions located next to the LAN controller Pin# on the serverboard. Place a cap on 1 S/PDIF_In 1 S/PDIF_Out 2 Ground 2 Ground each header for audio support. You will also need to have a cable to use each connection. SIMBMC Slot The SIM_BMC (Baseboard Management Control) slot is located at JIPMI1 on the serverboard.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square Jumper solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the serverboard layout pages for jumper locations.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup GLAN Enable/Disable GLAN Jumper Settings Change the setting of jumper JPL1 or JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1 Jumper Setting Definition and LAN2 Ethernet ports, respectively. 1-2 Enabled (default) See the table on the right for jumper 2-3 Disabled 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.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Manufacture Mode Jumper JPME1 allows the user to flash the system firmware from a host ME Mode Select Jumper Settings server to modify system settings. Jumper Setting Close this jumper to bypass SPI flash security, and force ME into recovery mode in order to use recovery jump- Definition Pins 1-2 Manufacture Mode Pins 2-3 Normal (Default) ers. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/2 LEDs LAN1/2 LED (Connection Speed Indicator) The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On LED Color Definition each port, one LED indicates activity Off No Connection or 10 Mb/s while the other LED may be green, Green 100 Mb/s amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the Amber 1 Gb/s right for the functions associated with the connection speed LED.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 5-12 SAS and SATA Ports SATA Ports Two SATA3 Ports (I-SATA0/1), colored in white, and four SATA2 Ports (I - SATA 2~ 5) are loc ated on the serverboard. These ports provide serial-link signal connections, which are faster than the connections of Parallel ATA. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-13 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. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CD-ROM that came with your serverboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User's Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we recommend using SuperDoctor II.
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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform simple maintenance on the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chassis. Following the component installation steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows. Tools Required: The only tool you will need is a Philips screwdriver.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Main Power System Reset USB Ports 5.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-2 Front Control Panel The front control panel must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status and alarm indications. A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify this connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on the serverboard (making sure the red wire plugs into pin 1) to the appropriate comnnector on the front control panel PCB (printed circuit board).
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 6-3 System Fans Two 8-cm PWM chassis fans provide air intake while one 9-cm PWM exhaust fan expels hot air from the chassis. All are low-noise fans that result in "Whisper-Quiet" operation (~28 dB). The fans should be connected to headers on the serverboard (see Chapter 5). The power supply includes redundant cooling fans. If one fan fails, the remaining fan will ramp up its rpm to provide sufficient cooling.
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SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 6-4 Drive Bay Installation A total of six SAS or SATA drives may be housed in the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chassis. The drive IDs are preconfigured as 0 through 7 in order from bottom to top (or from left to right if rackmounted). A bezel covers the drive area but does not need to be removed to access the drives; simply swing open the bezel. If you wish to remove the bezel piece, push on the three tabs on the inside of the left lip of the front chassis cover.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-4. Removing a SAS/SATA Drive Carrier Figure 6-5. Mounting a SAS/SATA Drive in a Carrier ! Important! Use extreme caution when working around the SAS/SATA backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the airflow holes. SAS/SATA Backplane The SAS/SATA drives plug into a drive backplane.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays The 7047A-73/7047A-T has two 5.25" drive bays. Components such as an extra floppy drive or DVD/CD-ROM drives can be installed into these 5.25" drive bays. Removing the Empty Drive Bay 1. First power down the system. 2. Remove the top/left chassis cover to access the drive components. 3.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Power Supply The SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T has a single 1200 watt power supply. This power unit is equipped with low-noise technology, making the system ideal for workstation environments. The power supply has an auto-switching capability that enable it to automatically sense and operate with 100 or 240 volt inputs. Power Supply Failure If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power supply unit.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DA7/X9DA7. 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 key while the system is booting up. Note: In most cases, the key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T 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 at the appropriate time during system boot. Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery User Guide posted @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
Chapter 7: BIOS The AMI BIOS main menu displays the following information: System Date/System Time Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard and press . Press the key to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.).
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 7-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press to access the following submenu items. B OS S Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security U U Save & Exit System Boot Feature Setting.
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 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 adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual • Minimum CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Intel HT (Hyper-Threading) Technology • Intel VT-x Technology • L1 Data Cache • L1 Code Cache • L2 Cache • L3 Cache CPU Speed This item displays the speed of the CPU installed in Socket 0. 64-bit This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 0 supports 64-bit technology. Hyper-threading Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance.
Chapter 7: BIOS Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enabled, the hardware 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. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU) The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual EuP Select Enabled to support the Low-power Compliance Mode for Energy-using Products (EuP). The options are Enable and Disable. XCPU 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 customize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings.
Chapter 7: BIOS 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 If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0, C2, C6, and No Limit.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual XChipset Configuration XNorth Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge. XIOH Configuration Intel® VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VWM (Virtual Working Memory) through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
Chapter 7: BIOS Port 1B Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 1B. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 1B. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 1B. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3. IOU2-PCIe Port If this feature allows the user to set the bus speed between the IOU2 and the PCI-Exp port. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, and x16. Port 2A Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 2A.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 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. XDIMM Configuration Current Memory Mode This item displays the current memory mode. Current Memory Speed This item displays the current memory speed.
Chapter 7: BIOS Perfmon and DFX Devices A PerfMon device monitors the activities of a remote system such as disk usage, memory consumption, and CPU load which will allow an IT administrator to maximize the performance of each computer within the network. A DFX device, usually in the form of a USB adaptor, can be used to enhance audio performance. Select Unhide to display the Perfmon and DXF devices installed in the system. The options are HIDE and UNHIDE.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 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.
Chapter 7: 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 All USB Devices is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to enable Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) Controller 1/ Controller 2. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual XSATA 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.
Chapter 7: BIOS RAID Mode The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected: PCH RAID CodeBase Select Intel to use Intel PCH RAID settings for onboard RAID support. The default setting is Intel. Port 0~5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for the particular port. The options are Enabled and Disabled. XSCU Configuration SCU Devices Select Enabled to enable support for PCH SCU (System Configuration Utility) devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 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, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.
Chapter 7: BIOS XSuper IO Configuration Super IO Chip Displays the Super IO chip type. XSerial Port 0 Configuration The submenus allow the user to configure the following settings for Serial Port 0: Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings This feature indicates whether or not a reset is required for a serial port specified.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console 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.
Chapter 7: BIOS Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Legacy OS Redirection 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.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Bits Per Second This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second). Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.
Chapter 7: BIOS High - The processor is running hot. This is a 'caution' level since the CPU's 'Temperature Tolerance' has been reached (or has been exceeded) and may activate an overheat alarm. The system may shut down if it continues for a long period to prevent damage to the CPU. If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated, take action immediately by checking the system fans, chassis ventilation and room temperature to correct any problems.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual High Precision 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 dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-3 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. BIOS SETUP UTILTY Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Save & Exit Press to change the Smbios Event Log Configuration. f Change Smbios Event Log Settings View Smbios Event Log View System Event Log : : Enter: +/- : F1 : F2 : F3 : F4 : ESC :Exit Select Screen Select Item Select Change Opt. General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Save & Exit Version 2.14.1219.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 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, Yes Next Reset, and Yes Every Reset. When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase SMBIOS error event logs that exceed 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.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-4 Boot This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the system. B OS B SOS U S UU U Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Save & Exit Sets the system boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [P3: WDC WD6000BLHX...] [IBA GE Slot 0600 v... ] [UEFI: Built-in EFI .....
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 7-6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. B OS B SOS U S UU U Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Security Save & Exit Set Administrator Password Password Description If ONLY the administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-7 Save & Exit This submenu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the system. B OS B SOS U S UU U Main Event Logs Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Exit system setup without saving the changes.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Discard Changes Select this feature and press to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS setup. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to load previous values, click Yes to load the values previous saved, or click No to keep the changes you've made so far. Restore Defaults Select this feature and press to load the optimized default settings that help optimize system performance.
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue with bootup procedure. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
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Appendix B: System Specifications Appendix B System Specifications Processors Two Intel E5-2600 processors in LGA 2011 sockets Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel C602 BIOS 8 Mb AMI SPI Flash EEPROM Memory Capacity Sixteen DIMM sockets supporting up to 512 GB of registered/unbuffered ECC DDR3-1600/1333/1066/800 LRDIMMs Note: See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details.
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Chassis SC743TQ-1200B-SQ Form Factor: tower/4U rackmount Dimensions (as tower): (WxHxD) 7 x 17.2 x 25.5 in. (178 x 437 x 648 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 64 lbs. (29.1 kg.
Appendix B: System Specifications Notes B-3
SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication 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.
