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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 5016I-T/5016I-TF. Installation and maintenance shall be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF is a single processor system based on the SC811T-280 1U rackmount chassis and the Super X8SIL/X8SIL-F motherboard.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual 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 SC811T-280 chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfiguring Serial ATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.
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SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2 Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2 Memory .............................................................
Table of Contents Overheat/Fan Fail ........................................................................................... 3-2 NIC2 ................................................................................................................ 3-2 NIC1 ................................................................................................................ 3-2 HDD................................................................................................................. 3-2 Power ........
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual Power On LED ......................................................................................... 5-16 Chassis Intrusion ...................................................................................... 5-17 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ............................................ 5-17 Fan Headers............................................................................................. 5-17 Onboard Speaker ....................................
Table of Contents Serial ATA Drive Installation ............................................................................ 6-4 SATA Power Cables ................................................................................... 6-6 DVD-ROM Drive Installation ........................................................................... 6-6 Power Supply Failure ...................................................................................... 6-7 Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction........................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC811T-280 1U chassis and the X8SIL/X8SIL-F motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF (www.supermicro.com).
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual 1-2 Motherboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF lies the X8SIL/X8SIL-F, a single processor motherboard based on the Intel® 3400/3420 chipset. Below are the main features of the X8SIL/X8SIL-F. See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset. Processors The X8SIL/X8SIL-F supports a single Intel® 3400 series processor in an LGA1156 socket.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 Chassis Features System Power The SC811T-280 chassis includes a single 280W power supply. Serial ATA Subsystem The SC811T-280 chassis was designed to support two Serial ATA drives, which are hot-swappable units. Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hotswap capability of the Serial ATA drives. Control Panel The control panel on the SC811T-280 provides important system monitoring and control information.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual Figure 1-1. Intel 3400/3420 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. PCIe x8 SLOT PCIe2.0_x8 PCIe x8 SLOT PCIe2.0_x8 5.0Gb 5.0Gb Xeon 3400 Series VID[0-7] PCIe_x4 1 PCI 32 SLOT PCI 32 2.5Gbps IBexPeak Intel 3400/3420 FLASH SPI 16Mb 300MB/s PCH USB2.0 PCIe_x1 2.5Gbps GLAN1 82574L PCIe_x1 2.5Gbps GLAN2 82574L LPC PCI32 480Mbps LPC CLOCK TPM1.
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 5016IT/5016I-TF 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 5016I-T/5016I-TF system has come to you with the processor and memory preinstalled.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF 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 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF 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 5016I-T/5016I-TF 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 server 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 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 5016I-T/5016I-TF 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 5016I-T/5016I-TF 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 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. Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM and/or floppy disk drive to the system. 3.
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 5016I-T/5016I-TF 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 Note: power should always be disconnected before perform- ! ing any service on the system. Basic electrical safety precautions shall be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF 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.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual • This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases, make sure that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth (ground). • Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Chapter 4: System Safety • Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present. • 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.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual 4-4 Operating Precautions ! Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5016IT/5016I-TF 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 Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X8SIL/X8SIL-F motherboard into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have finished working with the motherboard to better cool and protect the system.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual 5-2 Motherboard Installation This section explains the first step of physically mounting the X8SIL/X8SIL-F into the SC811T-280 chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate the most common problems encountered in such an installation. To remove the motherboard, follow the procedure in reverse order. Installing to the Chassis 1. Access the inside of the system (see procedure in Chapter 6). 2.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup cables (with their locations noted) should be connected. (See the layout on page 5-9 for connector locations.) • SATA drive data cable (I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA3) • Control Panel cable (JF1) Important! Make sure the the cables do not come into contact with the fans. Connecting Power Cables The X8SIL/X8SIL-F has a 24-pin primary power supply connector (JPW1) for connection to the ATX power supply.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual 5-4 I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-2. I/O Ports 2 1 5 4 6 7 8 9 3 1. Keyboard (Purple) 6. COM1 Port 2. PS/2 Mouse (Green) 7. VGA Port (Blue) 3. USB Port 0 8. LAN1 4. USB Port 1 9. LAN2 5.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Installing the LGA1156 Processor 1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locked position. 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plate cap. 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the top center edge and the bottom center edge of the CPU.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual 4. Align the CPU key that is the semi-circle cutouts against the socket keys. Once aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down to the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damage to the CPU or the socket.) With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 5.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Installing a Passive 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 motherboard and the heatsink bracket underneath. 3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e., the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (do not over-tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.) 4.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink. How! ever, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or other components. 1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the illustration below. 2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink!) 3.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-6 Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1A. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent incorrect DIMM module installation. 2.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual Table 2 - DDR3 ECC Registered (RDIMM) Memory Support RDIMM 1Gb (x8 DRAM) 2Gb (x8 DRAM) Single Rank Up to 4GB (4 x 1GB DIMM Modules) Up to 8GB (4 x 2GB DIMM Modules) Dual Rank Up to 8GB (4 x 2GB DIMM Modules) Up to 16GB (4 x 4GB DIMM Modules) Quad Rank Up to 16GB (4 x 4GB DIMM Modules) Up to 32GB (4 x 8GB DIMM Modules) Note: All other memory sizes, types, die, density, that are not listed in these tables are NOT supported.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Figure 5-5. DIMM Installation Notch Notch To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom. Front View To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push the release tabs near both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot. Note: Notch should align with the receptive key point on the slot.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual 5-7 Installing a PCI Expansion Card The SC811T-280 chassis can accommodate one full-size PCI-Express expansion card with the use of a riser card. Installing an Expansion Card 1. After powering down the system, remove the PCI slot shield. 2. Fully seat the riser card into the slot, pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card. Seat the expansion card into the riser card. 3.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-8 Motherboard Details Figure 5-6.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual X8SIL/X8SIL-F Jumpers Number Jumper Description Default 38 JPUSB1 BP USB0/1 Wake-up Pins 1-2 (Enabled) 25 JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-9) 13,14 JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI Slots (See Section 5-9) 17 JPG1 Onboard VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) 11,12 JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) 10 JPB BMC Jumper Pins 1-2 (Enabled) X8SIL/X8SIL-F Headers/Connectors Number Connector Description 4,16 COM1/COM2 COM1/2 Serial Ports 33,32,27,
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 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 primary power supply connec- 15 COM 3 COM tor (JPW1) meets the SSI EPS 12V 16 PS_ON 4 +5V specification. Refer to the table on the right for the pin definitions of the 17 COM 5 COM 18 COM 6 +5V ATX 24-pin power connector.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail OH/Fan Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide warnings for chassis overheating or fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard 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 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port Pin Definitions ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse are located on the I/O backpanel. The mouse port is above the keyboard port.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual Speaker Speaker Connector Pin Definitions On the JD1 header, pins 3~4 are used for internal speaker. Close pins 3~4 Pin Setting Definition with a cap to use the onboard speaker. Pins 3~4 Internal Speaker If you wish to use an external speaker, Pins1~4 External Speaker close pins 1~4 with a cable. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Serial Port Pin Definitions Serial Ports Pin # Two serial ports are included on the X8SIL/X8SIL-F.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Pin Definitions An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED. This Power LED header is connected to Control Panel header located at JF1 to indicate the status of system power. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder Jumper pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout pages for jumper locations.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPL1/JPL2) Change the setting of jumper JPL1 or JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1 and Jumper Setting LAN2 Ethernet ports, respectively. See Pins 1-2 Enabled the table on the right for jumper set- Pins 2-3 Disabled Definition tings. The default setting is enabled.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/LAN2 Activity LED LAN1/2 LEDs Color Status Yellow The Ethernet ports (located on the I/O backplane) have two LEDs. On each Blinking Definition Active LAN1/2 LED Link LED port, one LED indicates activity while the other LED may be green, amber LED Color Definition or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the tables on the right for Off No Connection or 10 Mb/s Green 100 Mb/s Amber 1 Gb/s more information.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-12 SATA and Floppy Drive Connections SATA Port Pin Definitions SATA Ports (I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA5) Six Serial ATA (SATA) ports (I-SATA 0~5) are located on the X8SIL-F Pin # Definition 1 Ground motherboard (4 SATA ports on the 2 TXP X8SIL). These Serial Link connections 3 TXN provide faster data transmission than traditional Parallel ATA. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
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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-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 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View Dedicated IPMI LAN Port* Keyboard/ Mouse Ports USB Ports COM1 Port VGA Port Ethernet Ports *Note: the dedicated IPMI LAN port is included on the 5016I-TF only. 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.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 System Fans Two 10-cm blower fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF. 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 5016I-T/5016I-TF 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 disk drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the server 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 5016I-T/5016I-TF 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 server. Installing a DVD-ROM Drive 1. Turn off the power to the system and remove the AC power cord.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Power Supply The 5016I-T/5016I-TF 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 X8SIL/X8SIL-F. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Note: For instructions on BIOS recovery, please refer to the instruction guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the 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 When you first enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below. System 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.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF 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 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual the components whenever needed. Select Disabled to enhance system stability. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enabled, the hardware pre fetcher will pre fetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or backward manner to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS Intel® Turbo Boost Technology (Available if Intel® EIST technology is Enabled) This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C1E Support Select Enabled to use the "Enhanced Halt State" feature. C1E significantly reduces the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a "Halt State." The options are Disabled and Enabled.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual Active State Power Management Select Enabled to start Active-State Power Management for signal transactions between L0 and L1 Links on the PCI Express Bus. This maximizes power-saving and transaction speed. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Route Port 80h Cycles to This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are Disabled, PCI and LPC.
Chapter 7: BIOS SATA#2 Configuration (Available if IDE is enabled under "Configure SATA#1 as" above) Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode. The options are Compatible and Enhanced IDE Detect Timeout (sec) Use this feature to set the time-out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI devices installed in the system. The options are 0 (sec), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3.
Chapter 7: BIOS Select UDMA4 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 4 . It has a data transfer rate of 100 MBs. The options are Auto, SWDMAn, MWDMAn, and UDMAn. S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T. Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual PCI Slots 5, 6, 7 & PCI Slot 4 OPROM Use this feature to enable or disable PCI slot Option ROMs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Onboard LAN Option ROM Select This feature selects whether to load the iSCSI or PXE onboard LAN option ROM. The options are iSCSI and PXE. Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM This feature is to enable or disable the onboard option ROMs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS XRemote Access Configuration Remote Access This allows the user to enable the Remote Access feature. The options are Disabled and Enabled. If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the following items will display: Serial Port Number This feature allows the user decide which serial port to be used for Console Redirection. The options are COM 1, COM 2 and COM 3. Note: Serial Over LAN (SOL) is enabled on COM 3 on the X8SIL-F.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual XHardware Health Configuration This feature allows the user to monitor Hardware Health of the system and review the status of each item when displayed. CPU Overheat Alarm This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which determines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat.
Chapter 7: BIOS User intervention: No action is required. However, consider checking the CPU fans and the chassis ventilation for blockage. High – The processor is running hot. This is a ‘caution’ level since the CPU’s ‘Temperature Tolerance’ has been reached (or has been exceeded) and may activate an overheat alarm: The Default Alarm – the Overheat LED and system buzzer will activate if the High condition continues for some time after it is reached.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual 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. Select “Disabled, (Full Speed @12V)” to disable the fan speed control function and allow the onboard fans to constantly run at the full speed (12V). The Options are: Disabled, 4-pin (Server), and 4-pin (Workstation).
Chapter 7: BIOS ACPI Version Features The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. Please refer to ACPI's website for further explanation: http://www.acpi.info/ XIPMI Configuration (X8SIL-F Only) Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole. For more information on the IPMI specifications, please visit Intel's website at www.intel.com.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual IP Address - Enter the IP address for this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Subnet Mask - Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Gateway Address - Enter the Gateway address this machine will use (i.e., 192.168.10.1).
Chapter 7: BIOS on the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. When enabled the following information are displayed along with their status.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF 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. 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.
Chapter 7: BIOS Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set) Password Check Available options are Setup and Always. Boot Sector Virus Protection When 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.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual 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. • 1st Drive • 2nd Drive - [USB: XXXXXXXXX] Retry Boot Devices Select this option to retry booting from the configured boot devices if the systems fail to boot initially. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 7: BIOS 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. Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press .
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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 Windows Appendix B Installing Windows After all hardware components have been installed, you must first configure Intel South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To configure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Configuration User Guides posted on our web site at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. Note: The following OS installation instructions are written for the Windows XP/2003 OS only.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual B-2 Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System 1. Insert Microsoft's Windows OS Setup CD in the CD-ROM drive and the system will start booting up from the CD. 2. Continue with the installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display. 3. From the Windows OS Setup screen, press the key. The OS Setup will automatically load all device files and then continue with the Windows installation. 4.
Appendix C: System Specifications Appendix C System Specifications Processors One Intel® 3400 series processor in an LGA1156 socket Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel 3400 (X8SIL) / Intel 3420 (X8SIL-F) BIOS 8 Mb AMI® BIOS Memory Capacity Four DIMM slots supporting up to 16 GB of UDIMM (unbuffered DIMMs) or up to 32 GB or RDIMM (registered DIMMs) DDR3-1333/1066/800 memory Note: See the memory section in Chapter 5 for details.
SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual Weight Gross Weight: 30 lbs. (13.6 kg.) System Cooling Two 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.
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SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF 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.
