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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 5016T-TB. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 5016T-TB is a high-end single processor 1U rackmount server based on the SC811TS-280B server chassis and the X8STi motherboard.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8STi motherboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the motherboard. Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC811TS-280B 1U rackmount server chassis.
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SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2 Processor ........................................................................................................ 1-2 Memory ....................................................................
Table of Contents NIC1 ................................................................................................................ 3-2 HDD................................................................................................................. 3-2 Power .............................................................................................................. 3-3 3-4 Serial ATA Drive Carrier LEDs ........................................................................
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual HDD LED/UID Switch ............................................................................... 5-15 Power On LED ......................................................................................... 5-15 NMI Button ............................................................................................... 5-16 Fan Headers............................................................................................. 5-16 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ....
Table of Contents Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup 6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 6-1 Precautions ..................................................................................................... 6-1 Unpacking ............................................................................................................ 6-2 Control Panel ......................................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 5016T-TB is a high-end single processor, 1U rackmount server. The 5016T-TB is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC811TS280B chassis and the X8STi motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the 5016T-TB. In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have been included with the 5016T-TB, as listed below.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual 1-2 Motherboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 5016T-TB lies the X8STi, a single processor motherboard based upon Intel's X58 chipset. Below are the main features of the X8STi. Processor The X8STi supports single Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i7 Extreme processors and future Intel Nehalem processor families (next generation Intel Xeon® processor). Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site for updates on supported processors.
Chapter 1: Introduction Intel LGA1366 CPU Intersil VRD 11.1 DDR3-1333/1066/800 (Channel A, B, C) QPI: Up to 6.40 GT/s PCI-E_x8 PCI-E x16 Intel X58 PCI-E x1 DMI LAN1/LAN2 Intel 82574L SATA x6 PCI-E x1 PCI-E Gen1 x8 (in x4) PCI-E Gen2 x16 Intel 82574L RJ45 Intel 82574L RJ45 PCI-E x2 PCI-32 3 Gb/s SATA ICH10R BMC WPCM450 USB 2.0 USB x8 PCI 32 Slot Onboard VGA W83627DHG LPC I/O Kybd Mouse Floppy SPI SPI EEPROM COM1 COM2 Figure 1-1.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual 1-3 Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC811TS-280B chassis. System Power The SC811TQ-280 chassis includes a single 280W power supply. Serial ATA Subsystem The SC811TQ-280 chassis was designed to support two Serial ATA drives, which are hot-swappable units. ATA/100 IDE drives can be alternately supported.
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: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5016T-TB up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your 5016T-TB 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.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB 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). • • Leave 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, etc.).
Chapter 2: Server Installation • Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure. • • Allow the power supply units and hot plug Serial ATA drives 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.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 5016T-TB into a rack unit. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. The following is a guideline for installing the unit into a rack with the rack rails provided with the system.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Chassis Rails Position the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the chassis making sure the five screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/right specific. Screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2). Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis. You will also need to attach the rail brackets when installing into a telco rack.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-3.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the SuperServer 5016T-TB into a Telco type rack, follow the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack. They should be spaced apart just enough to accomodate the width of the telco rack. Figure 2-4.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 5016T-TB in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the Inside of the System (Figure 2-5) 1. First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click"). 2. Next, depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual 2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the Serial ATA drives and Serial ATA backplane have been properly installed and all essential connections have been made. Checking the Drives 1. All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD-ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. 2.
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 Serial ATA drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual Overheat/Fan Fail When this LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure. When on continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed.
Chapter 3: System Interface 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 Serial ATA Drive Carrier LEDs Each Serial ATA drive has both a green and a red LED. • • Green: Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green LED (on the front of the SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity.
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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 SuperServer 5016T-TB 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 5016T-TB 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. 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.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5016T-TB 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. 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 X8STi 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 5016T-TB 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 X8STi into the SC811TS-280B 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 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 5016T-TB User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins 20 19 Ground NMI x (Key) x (Key) Power On LED Vcc HDD LED/UID Switch Vcc NIC1 LED Vcc NIC2 LED Vcc OH/Fan Fail/UID LED Vcc/UID LED Power Fail LED Vcc Ground Reset (Button) Ground Power (Button) 2 5-4 1 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.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on ! the label area of the fan. Notes: 1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. 2. Intel's boxed processor package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual CPU 1. After removing the plastic cap, use your thumb and the index finger to hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. 2. Align the CPU key (the semi-circle cutout) with the socket key (the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket). CPU Socket 3. Once the CPU and the socket are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. Do not rub the CPU against the surface of the socket or its pins to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink Screw#4 Notes: The motherboard comes with a heatsink bracket pre-installed on the reverse side of the board. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has alScrew#1 ready been applied. Screw#3 Screw#2 1. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. Screw#1 2. Install two diagonal screws (i.e.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re- ! moved. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below prevent damage to the CPU or other components. 1. Power down the system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2. Disconnect the heatsink fan's wires from the fan header. 3.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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. Installing & Removing DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory Press the release tabs slots, starting with DIMM #1A. For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and same speed in the same bank.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual Memory Support The X8STi supports up to 24 GB of unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR3 1333/1066/800 in 6 DIMM slots. Populating the DIMM slots with a pair (or pairs) of memory modules of the same type and size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub flash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99 Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99 PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76 PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51 PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-MB boundary- 512 MB 3.01 VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85 TSEG 1 MB 2.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual 5-8 Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. X8STi Layout (not drawn to scale) Notes Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X8STi Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBMC1 BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) CMOS Clear (See Section 5-10) JI C1/JI C2 SMB to PCI Slots Closed (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN 1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPUSB1 USB0/1 Wake-up Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPUSB2 FP USB 2/3, 4/5 Wake-up Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPUSB3 FP USB 6, 7 Wake-up Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD Watch Dog Timer Enable Pins 1-2
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual 5-9 Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1) Pin# Definition Main ATX Power Supply Connector 13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V 14 -12V 2 +3.3V The 24-pin primary power supply 15 COM 3 COM connector (JPW1) meets the SSI EPS 12V specification. The 8-pin 16 PS_ON 4 +5V 17 COM 5 COM CPU PWR connector (JPW2) is also 18 COM 6 +5V required for the processor.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Overheat/Fan Fail/UID LED Connect an LED to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide UID signals and advanced warning of chassis overheating. Refer to the table on the right for pin OH/Fan Fail/UID LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition OH/Fan Fail Indicator Status State Definition 7 Vcc/UID LED Off Normal 8 OH/Fan Fail LED On Overheat Flashing Fan Fail definitions. NIC2 (JLAN2) LED The LED connections for JLAN2 are on pins 9 and 10 of JF1.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 Pin# Definition of JF1. Refer to the table on the right 19 Control for pin definitions. 20 Ground Fan Headers There are six fan headers on the serverboard, all of which are 4-pin Fan Header Pin Definitions (FAN1-6) fans (pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans). See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions (JL1) The Chassis Intrusion header is designated JL1. Attach an appropriate Pin# Definition cable from the chassis to inform you 1 Intrusion Input of a chassis intrusion when the chas- 2 Ground sis is opened Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is designated JWOL on the serverboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Universal Serial Bus Pin Definitions (USB) There are two Universal Serial Bus ports located on the I/O panel. An Pin # additional six USB headers are in- 1 +5V 1 +5V cluded on the board, which may be 2 PO- 2 PO- 3 PO+ 3 PO+ 4 Ground 4 Ground 5 N/A 5 Key used for front side access (cables not included). USB 6 and USB 7 are "Type A" connectors.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power Supply Fail LED Header PWR Supply Fail LED Pin Definitions (JPWF) Connect a cable from your power supply to JPWF to provide a warning of Pin# Definition power supply failure. This warning sig- 1 PWR 1: Fail nal is passed through the PWR_LED 2 PWR 2: Fail pin to indicate of a power failure on the chassis. See the table on the right for 3 PWR 3: Fail 4 Signal: Alarm Reset pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB 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 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 and JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2 Ethernets ports, respectively. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled. LAN1/2 En/Disable Jumper Settings (JPL1/JPL2) Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled Watch Dog Enable/Disable JWD controls the Watch Dog function.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual SMBus to PCI Slots Jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus SMBus to PCI Slots Jumper Settings (JI2C1/JI2C2) 2 (I C) to the PCI slot. The default setting is Open (Disabled.) Both jumpers must be set to the same setting (JI2C1 Jumper Setting JI C1: Closed JI2C2:Closed Enabled controls the clock and JI2C2 controls JI2C1: Open JI2C2: Open Disabled 2 Definition the data). See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Onboard Power LED (LE1) An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 on the motherboard. When LE1 is on, the AC power cable is connected. Onboard Power LED Indicator (LE1) LED Color Definition Off System Off (power cable not connected Green System on or power cable connected Make sure to disconnect the power cable before removing or installing any component. See the table on the right for more details.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual 5-12 Floppy and SATA Ports Floppy Drive Connector Pin Definitions (Floppy) Floppy Drive Connector Pin# Definition 1 Ground 2 FDHDIN I-Button. See the table at right 3 Ground 4 Reserved 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 motherboard. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CD-ROM that came with your motherboard 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: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at: ftp://ftp. supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download the SDIII User's Guide at: . For Linux, we will recommend using Supero Doctor 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 maintenance on the SC811T-520/SC811TS-280 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If a step is 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 5016T-TB User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View 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 control buttons and status indicators. These wires have been bundled together in a ribbon cable to simplify the connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on the serverboard to JP4 on the Control Panel PCB (printed circuit board).
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 System Fans Two 10-cm blower fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer 5016T-TB. The chassis includes air seals under the blower fans and at the chassis cross section, which separates the drive bay area from the serverboard area of the chassis to promote better airflow. It is highly important that the air seal is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual 6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays Serial ATA Drives: Because of their hot-swap capability, you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace Serial ATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. DVD-ROM Drive: For installing/removing a DVD-ROM drive, you'll need to gain access to the inside of the 5016T-TB by removing the top cover of the chassis.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Mounting a SATA Drive in a Drive Carrier 1. Install a drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side toward the carrier so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier. 2. Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws, as shown in Figure 6-3. Installing/Removing SATA Drives 1. To remove, first push the release button located beside the drive LEDs 2. Swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-4). 3.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual SATA Power Cables SATA power cables should be routed so that they do not block the airflow through the chassis. See the serverboard layout diagram for the location of the cable connections. DVD-ROM Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM drive bay. The DVD-ROM drive must have a "slim" profile to fit into the 5016T-TB. Installing a DVD-ROM Drive 1. Turn off the power to the system and remove the AC power cord. 2.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Power Supply The 5016T-TB has a single 280 watt power supply, which can operate at 100 or 240 input volts. Use the main power button on the front of the chassis to power off the system and then unplug the AC power cord before removing the power supply. Power Supply Failure If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power supply unit.
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Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8STi. 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 5016T-TB 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 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 5016T-TB User's Manual 7-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit to access the submenu items: XBOOT Feature Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot This option allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages.
Chapter 7: BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Watch Dog Function If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to use the feature of Clock Spectrum, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disable: Disable GV3 and Enable: Enable GV3. Intel® TurboMode Tech (Available if Intel® EIST technology is Enabled) This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Intel Turbo Boost Configuration Turbo Ratio Limit Program Select Enabled to set the processor's clock ratio in relation to the bus speed.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual C-STATE Tech If enabled, C-State is set by the system automatically to either C2, C3 or C4 state. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C-State package limit setting If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are Auto, C1, C3, C6 and C7. C1 Auto Demotion When enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3, C6 or C7 requests to C1 based on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS QPI L0s and L1 Select Enabled to lower the QPI power state. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Memory Frequency Use this option to force the system memory to run at a different frequency than the default frequency. The available options are Auto, Force DDR-800, Force DDR1066, and Force DDR-1333. Memory Mode The options are Independent, Channel Mirror, Lockstep and Sparing.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual Inlet Temperature This is the temperature detected at the chassis inlet. Each step is in 0.5oC increment. The default is [070]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. Temperature Rise This item allows the user to define the temperature rise parameter of a memory module to be used to improve memory power management. Each setting is in 0.5oC increments. The default setting is [020]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value.
Chapter 7: BIOS Intel VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual XIDE / Floppy Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE Devices and displays the following items: Floppy A This feature allows the user to select the type of floppy drive connected to the system. The options are Disabled, 360KB 5 1/4", 1.2MB 5 1/4", 720KB 3 1/2", 1.44MB 3 1/2" and 2.88MB 3 1/2".
Chapter 7: BIOS activate the following submenu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct configurations accordingly. The items included in the submenu are: Type Select the type of device connected to the system. The options are Not Installed, Auto, CD/DVD and ARMD. LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In the LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual DMA Mode Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select SWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs. Select SWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs. Select SWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs.
Chapter 7: BIOS XPCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configurations for the following items: Clear NVRAM This feature clears the NVRAM during system boot. The options are No and Yes. Plug & Play OS Selecting Yes allows the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow the AMI BIOS to configure all devices in the system.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual XSuper IO Device Configuration Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable. Select 3F8/IRQ4 to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address.
Chapter 7: BIOS Redirection After BIOS POST Select Disabled to turn off Console Redirection after Power-On Self-Test (POST). Select Always to keep Console Redirection active all the time after POST. (Note: This setting may not be supported by some operating systems.) Select Boot Loader to keep Console Redirection active during POST and Boot Loader. The options are Disabled, Boot Loader, and Always. Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual CPU Temperature/System Temperature This feature displays current temperature readings for the CPU and the System. The following items will be displayed for your reference only: System Temperature The item displays the absolute temperature as detected by the BIOS. CPU Temperature The item displays the level of CPU temperature (High, Medium, Low) as detected by the BIOS. The information shown in the screen is for your reference only.
Chapter 7: BIOS Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vice versa. Select Workstation if your system is used as a Workstation. Select Server if your system is used as a Server.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual XTrusted Computing 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 in order 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: Execute TPM Command Select Enabled to allow the user to change executable TPM commands and TPM settings. Select Don't Change to keep the current TPM settings.
Chapter 7: BIOS Clear BMC System Event Log This feature is used to clear the System Event Log. Caution: Any cleared information is unrecoverable. Make absolutely sure you no longer need any data stored in the log before clearing the BMC Event Log. Set LAN Configuration Set this feature to configure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address. Channel Number - Enter the channel number for the SET LAN Config command. This is initially set to [1].
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual Startup Delay - This feature enables or disables startup delay. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PEF Startup Delay - This sets the pre-determined time to delay PEF after system power-ups and resets. Refer to Table 24.6 of the IPMI 1.5 Specification for more information at www.intel.com. The options are No Delay, 30 sec, 60 sec, 1.5 min, 2.0 min. Event Message for PEF Action - This enables of disables Event Messages for PEF action. Refer to Table 24.6 of the IPMI 1.
Chapter 7: BIOS 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. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system. User Password: This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set) Password Check Available options are Setup and Always. Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enabled, the AMI BOIS displays a warning when 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.
Chapter 7: BIOS XHard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected (i.e., 1st Drive, 2nd Drive, 3rd Drive, etc). XRemovable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, and Disabled.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual figuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press . Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press . Discard Changes Select this option and press to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program.
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the AMI BIOS. POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors. Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem.
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Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS Appendix B Installing the Windows OS After all hardware components have been installed, you must first configure Intel South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To configure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Configuration User Guides posted on our website at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. Please note that the Intel ICH10R South Bridge used on this motherboard does not support HostRAID settings.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual B-2 Installing Windows on Non-RAID Systems 1. Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2003 Setup CD in the CD drive and the system will start booting up from the CD. 2. Press the key when the message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver" displays. 3. When the Windows XP/2003 Setup screen appears, press "S" to specify additional device(s). 4. Insert the driver diskette you want to install into Drive A: and press the key. 5.
Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors Single Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i7 Extreme processors and future Intel Nehalem processor families (next generation Intel Xeon® processor) Note: Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site for updates on supported processors.
SUPERSERVER 5016T-TB User's Manual Chassis Model: SC811TS-280 (1U Rackmount) Dimensions (both): (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 22.6 in. (437 x 43 x 574 mm) Weight Gross Weight: 30 lbs. (13.6 kg.) System Cooling Two (2) 10-cm blower fans (FAN-0038L4) System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC Rated Input Current: 5A max. (100-240V) Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power: 280W (Part# PWS-281-1H) Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (16A), +5V (20A), +12VALL (39A), -12V (0.
Appendix C: 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 5016T-TB 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.
