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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 SuperServer 8025C-3R. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF is a high-end quad processor server based on the SC748TQ-R1400BP 4U tower/rackmount server chassis and the Super X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F serverboard.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF 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 SuperServer 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
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SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF 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 2-6 Preparing to Power On ..................................................................................2-11 Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1 3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1 Reset .......................................................................................................
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-19 5-11 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................ 5-21 5-12 SAS and SATA Ports..................................................................................... 5-22 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ...............................................
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The SuperServer 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC748TQ-R1400B 4U/tower chassis and the X8QB6-F/ X8QBE-F quad processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the 8046B-6RF/8046BTRF (www.supermicro.com).
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF lies the X8QB6-F/X8QBEF, a quad processor serverboard based on the Intel 7500 + ICH10R chipset. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset). Processors The X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F supports four Intel Xeon 7500 Series processors in 1567pin LGA sockets. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.
Chapter 1: Introduction I/O Ports The I/O ports include one COM port (an additional COM header is located on the serverboard), a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, two Gb Ethernet ports and a dedicated IPMI LAN port. IPMI IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a hardware-level interface specification that provides remote access, monitoring and administration for Supermicro server platforms.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual 1-3 Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC748TQ-R1400B server chassis. System Power The SC748TQ-R1400B features a redundant (two separate power modules) 1400W high-efficiency power supply. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace a failed power supply without shutting down the system. SAS/SATA Subsystem The SC748TQ-R1400B chassis was designed to support six hot-swappable SAS or SATA hard drives.
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel 7500 Chipset: System Block Diagram QPI 6.4GT/s Slot2 PCIE-G2x8 PCIE-G2x8x2 PCIE-G2x8 Slot3 PCIE-G2x16 Slot5 PCIE-G2x8 Slot6 PCIE-G2x16 PCIE-G2x8x2 SAS x4 LSI 2018 SAS CTRL BIOS USB Ports x4 Link SAS x4 SPI USB 2.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF 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.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF 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 for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
Chapter 2: Server 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.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF 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 If the system has already been mounted into a rack or if you are using it as a tower, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-1. Removing the Chassis Top Cover and Feet Chassis Feet Chassis Cover Chassis Cover Lock Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each assembly consists of two sections: an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself. Installing the Chassis Handles and Inner Rails 1.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Figure 2-2. Identifying the Inner Rails and Chassis Handles Inner Rails Chassis Handle Screw 1 1 1 Chassis Rail Screw Chassis Handle 4. Locate the inner rails (2) and screws (12) in the shipping package. 5. Align the inner rails against the chassis, as shown. Confirm that the rails are flushed against the edge of the chassis. 6. Tighten the screws. Do not over tighten. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 with the other inner rail.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-3. Installing the Inner Rack Rails Secure to the Rear of the Rack Attach to Rear Bracket Secure to the Front of the Rack Figure 2-4.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Confirm that chassis includes the inner rails and the outer rails. 2. Align the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails (C). 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". Figure 2-5.
Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After setting up the the system, you may need to open the unit to make sure all the connections have been made. Accessing the Inside of the System (see Figure 2-5) 1. If rack mounted, first release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack. 2. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").) 3.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Figure 2-5.
Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-6 Preparing to Power On Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the hard drives and backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the Drives 1. To install components into the 5.25" drive bays, you will need to remove the top/left chassis cover. Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM and/or floppy disk drive to the system. 2.
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Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the hard drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC748TQ-R1400 chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take. Power Fail Indicates a power supply module has failed. This should be accompanied by an audible alarm.
Chapter 3: System Interface 1 NIC1 Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing . HDD Indicates HDD activity. On the 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF this light indicates HDD and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when flashing. Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual 3-4 Hard Drive Carrier LEDs Each drive carrier has two LEDs that function when a drive has been installed: SAS Drives • Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the drive carrier indicates the drive is powered on. When flashing it indicates data is being accessed on a drive. If this LED is not lit, it means no power is being provided for the drive. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed drives.
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 SuperServer 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF 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.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual • Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032). Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. • CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a CDROM 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.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 8046B6RF/8046B-TRF 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 ! Please handle used batteries carefully.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X8QB6-F/X8QBE-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.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF 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 X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F into the SC748TQ-R1400BP 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.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins 20 19 Ground NMI X X 3.3 V FP PWRLED ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby HDD LED NIC1 Link LED NIC1 Activity LED NIC2 Link LED NIC2 Activity LED Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/ PWR FaiL/UID LED) Red+ (Blue LED Cathode) Power Fail LED 3.3V Ground Ground 2 5-4 Reset Reset Button PWR Power Button 1 I/O Ports The system provides the I/O ports shown below at the rear of the chassis.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package. Always ! remove the power cord first before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Notes: Always connect the power cord last and remove it before adding, removing or changing any components. Make sure to install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heat sink.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual 5. Align pin 1 on the CPU with pin 1 on the CPU socket. 6. Once both the CPU and the socket are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. CPU Pin 1 (To avoid damaging the CPU or the socket, do not rub the CPU against the surface of the socket or its pins.) 7. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is flat and properly installed. 8.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Warning: We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heat sink. ! However, if you do need to uninstall the heat sink, please follow these instructions to avoid damaging the CPU or the CPU socket. Removing the Passive Heatsink 1. Power off the system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2. Release the heat sink screw gently and equally on both sides. Do not completely release one side before the loosening the other. 3.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual 5-6 Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM ! modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F can support up to 512 GB of registered ECC DDR31333/1066/800 memory. (DDR-1333 memory will run at 1066 MHz.) Memory modules of the same size and speed should be used within the same bank. You will also need to first remove the air shroud (see Chapter 6).
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Configuring Memory Follow the tables below for correct memory configuration.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual 5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards The 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF has four PCI slots for add-on cards. 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 riser 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.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Serverboard Details 5-8 Figure 5-5. X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F Layout (not drawn to scale) JPL1 P3-DIMM8A P4-DIMM4A P4-DIMM2A FAN1 OHLED JOH1 FAN4 FAN5 FAN2 P4-DIMM3A P4-DIMM1A P4-DIMM5A P4-DIMM7A P4-DIMM6A P4-DIMM8A P2-DIMM3A P2-DIMM4A P2-DIMM1A P2-DIMM2A P2-DIMM5A P2-DIMM6A P2-DIMM8A P2-DIMM7A FAN7 P3-DIMM7A P3-DIMM5A Rev.1.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Section 5-9 JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPS1 (X8QB6-F only) SAS2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPT1 TPM Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description COM1 COM1 Serial Connection FAN 1~10 Fan Headers IPMB 4-pin External BMC I2C Header (for an IPMI Card) I-SATA 0~5 Intel
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-9 Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Main ATX Power Supply Connector 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V 14 -12V 2 +3.3V The primary power supply connec- 15 COM 3 COM tor (JPW3) meets the SSI EPS 12V 16 PS_ON 4 +5V specification. Refer to the table on 17 COM 5 COM the right for the pin definitions of the ATX 24-pin power connector.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual OH/Fan Fail/UID LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/ UID LED Pin# Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to use the Overheat/Fan Fail/ Definition 7 Vcc/Front UID LED 8 OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail and UID LED connections. The red LED on pin 7 provides warnings of overheat, fan failure or power OH/Fan Fail LED Status (Red LED) failure. Refer to the table on the right State Definition for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power On LED The Power On LED connector is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 (use Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition This 15 5V Stby connection is used to provide LED 16 Control JLED for a 3-pin connector). indication of power being supplied to the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions. NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual TPM Header/Port 80 TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 header is located at LPCI to provide Pin # TPM support and Port 80 connection performance and security enhancement. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Definition Pin # Definition 1 LCLK 2 GND 3 LFRAME# 4 <(KEY)> 5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X) 7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2 9 +3.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Definitions A serial port is included on the serverboard backpanel. See the table Pin # on the right for pin definitions. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1) are located on the I/O backpanel. Additional onboard USB headers (USB 2/3, USB5) can provide front chassis access. See the tables on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Unit Identifier Switch A Unit Identifier (UID) switch LED Indicators are included on the serverboard. The UID switch is located next to the UID Switch LAN ports on the backplane. The UID LED (LED26) is located next to the UID switch. When you press the UID switch, the UID LED indicators will turn on. Press the UID switch again to turn Pin# Definition 1 Ground 2 Ground 3 Button In 4 Ground it off.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 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 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. Jumper See the serverboard layout pages for jumper locations.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual LAN1/2 Enable/Disable LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to enable or disable the LAN1/LAN2 Eth- Jumper Setting ernets port on the serverboard. See the Pins 1-2 Enabled table on the right for jumper settings. Pins 2-3 Disabled Definition The default setting is enabled. VGA Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/2 LED (Connection Speed Indicator) LAN1/2 LEDs The Ethernet ports have two LEDs. On each port, one LED indicates activity LED Color Definition Off NC or 10 Mb/s while the other LED may be green, Green 100 Mb/s amber or off to indicate the speed of Amber 1 Gb/s the connection. See the table on the right for the functions associated with the connection speed LED.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual 5-12 SAS and SATA Ports SAS Port Pin Definitions SAS Ports Eight SAS ports are supported on the serverboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Please note that SAS ports are included with the 8046B-6RF system only. Pin # Definition 1 Ground 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 Ground 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 Ground SATA Port Pin Definitions SATA Ports There are no jumpers to configure the six onboard SATA ports. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC748TQ-R1400BP chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows. Tools Required: The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Unpacking When unpacking the system, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Figure 6-1. System Front View Main Power System Reset System LEDs USB Ports 5.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-2 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 connector on the front control panel PCB. Pull all excess cabling over to the control panel side of the chassis.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual 6-3 System Fans Three 9-cm chassis cooling fans (located in the center of the chassis) provide cooling airflow while three 8-cm exhaust fans expel hot air from the chassis. The fans should all be connected to headers on the serverboard (see Chapter 5). Each power supply module also has a cooling fan. Fan Failure Under normal operation all chassis fans, exhaust fans and the power supply fans run continuously.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Removing Chassis Fans Figure 6-4.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual 6-4 Drive Bay Installation Hard Drives The hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drives. For this reason, even empty carriers without hard drives installed must remain in the chassis. A total of five SAS or SATA drives may be housed in the SC748TQ-R1400BP chassis.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-4. Removing a Hard Drive Carrier Figure 6-5. Mounting a Hard Drive in a Carrier ! Regardless of how many hard drives are installed, all drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to promote proper airflow. ! 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://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/storage.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays The 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF has three empty 5.25" drive bays. A floppy drive, hard drives 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 Figure 6-7. Adding a Component in a 5.25" Drive Bay Hard Drive Tray Hard Drive 6-5 Power Supply The SuperServer 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF has a redundant 1400 watt power supply consisting of two power modules. (A third may be added for triple redundancy.) Each power module has an auto-switching capability, which enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V - 240V input voltage.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Removing the Power Supply 1. First unplug the AC power cord that corresponds to the failed power supply unit. The power cords are oriented the same as the modules are (the left/top power cord corresponds to the left/top power module). 2. Depress the locking tab on the power supply unit and pull the unit straight out by the handle. See Figure 6-8. Installing a New Power Supply 1. Replace the failed module with another power supply module.
Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. 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.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the 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.
Chapter 7: BIOS System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or 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.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual 7-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press to access the submenu items. Warning: Be sure to select the correct setting for each item in this section. A wrong setting selected may cause the system to malfunction. XBoot Features Quick Boot If enabled, this feature will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS PS/2 Mouse Support Select Enabled to enable PS/2 Mouse support. Select Auto to enable the onboard PS/2 mouse when a PS/2 mouse is detected. The options are Enable, Disabled, and Auto. Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed when an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hit 'Del' Message Display Select Enabled to display "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Sever Class Use this item to identify the server class for your system so that the prefectcher settings listed below can be correctly configured. The options are Enterprise, HPC (High Performance Cluster) and Custom (for customized servers). Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance.
Chapter 7: BIOS CPU Multi-Core Enable/Disable (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to enable multi-core CPU support to enhance CPU performance for the following CPU Cores. The options are Disabled and Enabled. • Core 0/Core 1/Core 2/Core 3/Core 4/Core 5/Core 6/Core 7 A20M When the A20M# pin is enabled, it will force address bit 20 to zero (to be masked) to emulate the address wraparound for the real-address mode at 1 MB.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual ACPI T State When this feature is enabled, CPU Throttling state will be reported in the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) protocol. The options are Enabled and Disabled. XAdvanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below. XCPU Bridge Configuration XQPI Configuration QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) is the connection between the CPU and the motherboard's I/O hub.
Chapter 7: BIOS QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Links Speed Use this feature to set data transfer speed for QPI Link connections. The options are Slow and Fast. QPI Frequency Select (Available if the item - QPI Link Speed is set to Fast) This feature is used to set desired QPI frequency. The options are 4.800 GT, 5.866GT, 6.400 GT and Auto.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual • Inter-Socket Mirrored S0 (Socket 0) to S1 (Socket 1), and S2 (Socket 2) to S3 (Socket 3), • Inter-Socket Mirrored S0 (Socket 0) to S2 (Socket 2) and S1 (Socket 1) to S3 (Socket 3), • Inter-Socket Mirrored S0 (Socket 0) to S3 (Socket 3) and S1 (Socket 1) to S2 (Socket 2). Spare Enable Select Enabled to enable spare support for all sockets, creating a spare drive for each socket. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS performance. Select Close to use memory safe mode. Select Adaptive to balance safety and performance. The options are Close, Open and Adaptive. Scheduler Policy Use this feature to configure Scheduler_Policy settings. The scheduler is used to translate memory read/write commands into memory sub-commands for easy execution. Select Static Trade Off to balance read/write priority. Select Static Read Priority to optimize read latency and bandwidth.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Maximum Read Request Size This feature is used to set the maximum read request size for a PCI-Express device. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, 4096 Bytes, and Maximum supported. Active State Power Management Select Enabled to use the power management for signal transactions between the PCI Express L0 and L1 Links. Select Enabled to configure PCI-Exp. L0 and L1 Link power states. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS always be enabled. When the item - USB Functions is set to Disabled, the user has the option to enable or disable USB 2.0 Controller.) HDA Controller Select Enabled to enable the High-Definition Audio Controller. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. SMBUS Controller Select Enabled to enable the System_Management Bus Controller. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. SLP_S4# Min.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual XIDE/SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS will automatically detect the presence of the IDE/SATA devices, and displays the following items. SATA#1 Configuration If Compatible is selected, it sets SATA#1 to the legacy_compatible mode. Selecting Enhanced sets SATA#1 to the native SATA mode. The options are Disabled, Compatible and Enhanced.
Chapter 7: BIOS contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that supports 48-bit LBA mode. The options are Disabled and Auto. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if Block Mode is not used. Block Mode supports transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Select Disabled to allow data to be transferred from and to the device one sector at a time.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Select SWDMA2 to allow BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s. Select MWDMA0 to allow BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MB/s. Select MWDMA1 to allow BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 13.3 MB/s. Select MWDMA2 to allow BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s. Select UDMA0 to allow BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 0.
Chapter 7: BIOS IDE Detect Timeout (sec) Use this feature to set the timeout value to allow BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI devices installed in the system. The options are 0 (sec), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35. XPCI/PnP Configuration Clear NVRAM Select Yes to clear the Non-Volatile Random Access (Flash) Memory (NVRAM) during system boot. The options are No and Yes. Plug & Play OS Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Onboard SAS OPROM Select Enabled to enable Onboard SAS Option ROM which will allow you to boot the computer using a SAS device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Onboard LAN Option ROM Select Select iSCSI to use iSCSI Option ROMs to boot the computer. Select PXE to use PXE Option ROMs to boot the computer. The options are iSCSI and PXE.
Chapter 7: BIOS BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Select Enabled to support BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface to provide a workaround solution for an operating system that does not support EHCI Hand-Off technology. When enabled, the EHCI Interface will be changed from the BIOScontrolled to the OS-controlled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Legacy USB1.1 HC Support Select Enabled to enable Legacy USB 1.1 HC support. The settings are Disabled and Enabled.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual NUMA Support Select Enabled to enable Non-Uniform Memory Access support to improve CPU performance for a system that has an OS with NUMA support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. XChipset ACPI Configuration This feature is used to configure Chipset ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) settings. Energy Lake Feature Select Enabled to use Intel Energy Lake technology to enhance power efficiency. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS XEvent Log Configuration View Event Log Use this option to view the System Event Log. Mark All Events as Read This option marks all events as read. The options are OK and Cancel. Clear Event Log This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages. The options are OK and Cancel. XHardware Health Event Monitoring This feature is used to monitor system health and review the status of each item as displayed.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual CPU 1 Temperature ~ CPU 4 Temperature/System Temperature 1 Reading~ System Temperature 4 Reading This feature displays current temperature readings for the CPU and the System as specified above. The following items will be displayed for your reference only: CPU 1 Temperature ~ CPU 4 Temperature The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures (Celsius/Fahrenheit) has been upgraded to a more advanced feature by Intel in its newer processors.
Chapter 7: BIOS Notes: 1. The system may shut down if it continues for a long period to prevent damage to the CPU. 2. The information provided above is for your reference only. For more information on thermal management, please refer to Intel’s web site at www.Intel.com. System Temperature 1 Reading ~ System Temperature 4 Reading The system temperature as specified above will be displayed (in degrees in Celsius and Fahrenheit) as it is detected by the BIOS.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Status of BMC The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) manages the interface between system management software and platform hardware. This item displays the status of the current BMC controller. IPMI Firmware Version This item displays the current IPMI Firmware Version. XView BMC System Event Log This feature displays the BMC System Event Log (SEL). It shows the total number of entries of BMC System Events.
Chapter 7: BIOS XSet LAN Configuration This feature allows the user to configure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address as shown in the following graphics. Channel Number - This feature displays the channel number. Channel Number Status - This feature returns the channel status for the Channel Number selected above: "Channel Number is OK" or "Wrong Channel Number". XIP Address Parameter Selector This item displays the status of the IP Address Parameter Selector.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Current Mac Address in BMC The BIOS will automatically enter the current Mac address in BMC for this machine; however it may be overwritten. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers (Base 16, 0 ~ 9, A, B, C, D, E, F) separated by dots. (i.e., 00.30.48. D0.D4.60). XSubnet Mask Configuration Parameter Selector This item displays the status of the Parameter Selector. Subnet Mask This item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection.
Chapter 7: BIOS Serial Port Number This feature allows the user decide which serial port to be used for Console Redirection. The options are COM 1 and COM 2. Base Address, IRQ This item displays the based address and IRQ of the serial port specified. Serial Port Mode Use this item to set the serial port mode for Console Redirection. The options are 115200 8, n 1; 57600 8, n, 1; 38400 8, n, 1; 19200 8, n, 1; and 9600 8, n, 1.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual XTrusted Computing (Optional) TCG/TPM Support Select Yes on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to enable TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2)/TPM support to improve data integrity and network security. The options are No and Yes. If this feature is set to Yes, the following items will display. Indicate Physical (Available when TCG/TPM Support = 'Yes') Select Yes for the BIOS to detect the presence of TPM devices at system boot.
Chapter 7: BIOS 7-3 Boot Configuration Use this feature to configure boot settings. XBoot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled. • 1st Boot Device - [SATA: XXXXXXXXX] XHard Disk Drive, CD/DVD-ROM Drive, Removable Drive This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual 7-4 Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Supervisor Password This item indicates if a Supervisor password has been entered for the system. "Not Installed" means a Supervisor password has not been used. User Password This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system. "Not Installed" means that a user password has not been used.
Chapter 7: BIOS Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup. The options are Setup and Always. Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enabled, the AMI BIOS displays a warning if any program (or virus) issues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press . Then, select OK to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically load Optimal Defaults to the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance but may not work best for all computer applications. Load Fail-Safe Defaults To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press .
Appendix A: POST Codes Appendix A POST Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
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Appendix B: System Specifications Appendix B System Specifications Processors Four Intel® Xeon® 7500 Series processors inLGA-1567 sockets Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel 7500 + ICH10R BIOS 8 Mb AMIBIOS® Flash ROM Memory Capacity Supports up to 512 GB of registered ECC or unbuffered ECC DDR31333/1066/978/800 memory. (DDR-1333 memory will run at 1066 MHz.) Note: See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF User's Manual Chassis SC748TQ-R1200 (tower/4U rackmount) Dimensions (as tower): (WxHxD) 7 x 17.8 x 29.4 in. (178 x 452 x 747 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 65.5 lbs. (29.8 kg.
Appendix B: System Specifications 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.
SUPERSERVER 8046B-6RF/8046B-TRF 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.
