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USER MANUAL SuperServer 6028TR-D72R Supermicro

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USER'S MANUAL

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Release Date: October 17, 2014

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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 6028TR-DTR/D72R. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 6028TR-DTR/D72R is a high-end server based on the SC827HD-R1K28BP 2U rackmount chassis and the dual processor X10DRT-H serverboard.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the server system and describes the main features of the X10DRT-H serverboard and the SC827HD-R1K28BP chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6028TR-DTR/D72R into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system.

Chapter 4: Standardized Safety Warnings

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 6028TR-DTR/D72R.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X10DRT-H serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC827HD-R1K28BP server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfiguring SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: System Specifications

Notes

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview 1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features 1-2

Processors 1-2
Memory 1-2
SAS 1-2
SATA 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots 1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports 1-3
Graphics Controller 1-3
Other Features 1-3

1-3 Server Chassis Features 1-3

System Power 1-3
SAS/SATA Subsystem....1-3
Front Control Panel....1-4
Cooling System 1-4
Mounting Rails 1-4

1-5 Contacting Supermicro.... 1-6
1-6 2U Twin: System Notes....1-7

Nodes 1-7
System Power 1-7
Hard Drive Backplane/Drives 1-7

Chapter 2 Server Installation

2-1 Overview 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System....2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup....2-1

Choosing a Setup Location....2-1
2-4 Warnings and Precautions 2-2

Rack Precautions 2-2
Server Precautions....2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations 2-3

Ambient Operating Temperature 2-3
Reduced Airflow 2-3
Mechanical Loading 2-3
Circuit Overloading....2-3
Reliable Ground 2-3

Removing the Protective Film....2-4

2-4 Rack Mounting Instructions.... 2-5

Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails....2-5

Installing the Inner Rail Extensions 2-6

Outer Rack Rails 2-7

Chapter 3 System Interface

3-1 Overview 3-1

3-2 Control Panel Buttons 3-1

Power 3-1

UID 3-1

3-3 Control Panel LEDs 3-2

Overheat/Fan Fail 3-2

NIC 3-2

3-4 Hard Drive Carrier LEDs.... 3-2

Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements.... 4-1

Warning Definition 4-1

Installation Instructions....4-4

Circuit Breaker 4-5

Power Disconnection Warning 4-6

Equipment Installation 4-8

Restricted Area....4-9

Battery Handling....4-10

Redundant Power Supplies 4-12

Backplane Voltage 4-13

Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes 4-14

Product Disposal 4-15

Hot Swap Fan Warning 4-16

Power Cable and AC Adapter 4-18

Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Serverboard....5-1

Precautions 5-1

Unpacking 5-1

5-2 Connecting Cables....5-2

Connecting Data Cables 5-2

5-3 Rear I/O Ports 5-3

5-4 Processor and Heatsink Installation.... 5-4

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 5-7

Removing the Heatsink....5-8

5-5 Installing Memory 5-9

Memory Support....5-9

5-6 Adding PCI Expansion Cards 5-11

5-7 Serverboard Details 5-12

X10DRT-H Quick Reference 5-12

5-8 Connector Definitions.... 5-14

5-9 Jumper Settings 5-17

Explanation of Jumpers 5-17

5-10 Onboard Indicators.... 5-20

5-11 PCI-Express and SATA Connections 5-21

5-12 Installing Software.... 5-22

SuperDoctor® 5 5-23

5-13 Onboard Battery 5-24

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices....6-1

Precautions 6-1

Unpacking 6-1

6-2 Control Panel 6-2

6-3 Chassis Cover....6-3

6-4 Installing the Air Shrouds....6-4

Air Shrouds 6-4

6-5 Checking the Airflow 6-5

6-6 System Fans 6-5

Optional Fan Configurations 6-5

6-7 Removing and Installing the Backplane....6-8

Removing the Backplane 6-8

Installing the Backplane 6-10

6-8 Installing the Serverboard....6-11

I/O Shield 6-11

Node Installation/Removal 6-11

Permanent and Optional Standoffs....6-11

6-9 Adapter Card Replacement....6-15

Expansion Card/Expansion Slot Setup 6-16

Installing the Riser Card onto the Riser Card Bracket 6-16

6-10 Installing and Removing Hard Drives 6-17

6-11 Power Supply 6-20

Chapter 7 BIOS

7-1 Introduction....7-1
Starting BIOS Setup Utility....7-1
How To Change the Configuration Data....7-2
Starting the Setup Utility 7-2
7-2 Main Setup....7-2
7-3 Advanced Setup Configurations.... 7-4
7-4 Event Logs 7-30
7-5 IPMI 7-32
7-6 Security Settings 7-34
7-7 Boot Settings....7-35
7-8 Save & Exit 7-37

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B System Specifications

Notes

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 6028TR-DTR/D72R is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC827HD-R1K28BP 2U server chassis and the X10DRT-H dual processor serverboard in four hot-swap nodes. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the SuperServer 6028TR-DTR/D72R server, as listed below:

• Four heatsinks (two SNK-P0048PW and two SNK-P0048PS)
• Two air shrouds (MCP-310-82717-0B)
• Four 80 x 80 x 38 mm cooling fans (FAN-0129L4)
- SATA/SAS Backplane Two HD backplanes (BPN-ADP-S2208L-H6iR-O-P) One SAS backplane for (BPN-SAS-827HD) Twelve hot-swap 3.5" HDD trays (MCP-220-00075-0B) Four 21-cm SATA cables (CBL-0473L)
• Two riser cards (RSC-R2UT-3E8R-O-P)
• One rail set (MCP-290-00053-0N)

Note: For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all necessary drivers/utilities and the user's manual for your server.

• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com
- Product safety info: http://super-dev/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
- If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: [e-mail]

1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 6028TR-DTR/D72R lies the X10DRT-H, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel® C612 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Two of these serverboards are mounted in the SC827HD-R1K28BP chassis.

The sections below cover the main features of the X10DRT-H serverboard (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X10DRT-H supports single or dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 series processors (Socket R LGA 2011). Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our website for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X10DRT-H has eight (8) DIMM slots supporting up to 512 GB of DDR4-2133/1866/1600 MHz speed registered ECC SDRAM in up to 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB sizes at 1.2V. See Chapter 5 for details.

Note: Check the Supermicro website (www.supermicro.com) for the latest memory support information.

SAS

The 6028TR-D72R includes an LSI 2208 SAS controller to support six SAS 2.0 hard drives per node. RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 are supported.

SATA

A Serial ATA controller is integrated into the C612 to provide up to a three-port 6 Gb/s SATA subsystem, (two SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) and two SATA 2.0 (3 Gb/s), which is either RAID 0, 1 and 10 (SATA 2.0) or RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 (SATA 3.0) supported. The SATA drives are hot-swappable units.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability and RAID function of the SATA drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

The SuperServer 6028TR-DTR/D72R has for each node one PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (Slot 1), one PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot for a rear I/O riser card (SXB1) and one PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot for a Supermicro proprietary daughter (add-on) card (SXB2).

Onboard Controllers/Ports

The rear I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 3.0 ports (additional internal USB headers are included on the serverboard), an IPMI dedicated LAN port and two Ethernet ports.

Note: For IPMI Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded BMC Configuration User's Guide available at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

Graphics Controller

The X10DRT-H features an integrated Matrox G200eW video controller.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage monitors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection, node manager software and BIOS rescue.

1-3 Server Chassis Features

The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC827HD server chassis.

System Power

Each SC827HD chassis model includes a high-efficiency 80-plus Platinum certified power supply, rated at 1280 watts plus one redundant backup power supply. In the unlikely event your power supply fails, replacement is simple and can be accomplished without tools.

SAS/SATA Subsystem

The SC827HD supports up to twelve 3.5" hot-swap SAS or SATA drives in trays (six for each node). These drives are hot-swappable units and are connected to a backplane that provides power and control.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability of the drives.

Front Control Panel

SC827HD-R1K28BP chassis features two independent control panels associated with each serverboard (node) in the chassis. Each control panel has LEDs to indicate power on, network activity, power fail, fan fail, system overheat conditions and the UID LED. Each control panel also includes a main power button and a UID button.

Cooling System

The SC827HD chassis has an innovative cooling design that features four 8-cm high-performance fans. Fan speed may be determined by system temperature. See Chapter 6 for details.

Mounting Rails

The SC827HD includes a set of quick-release rails, and can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use. To setup your rack, follow the step-by-step instructions included in this manual.

Figure 1-1. Intel C612 Chipset: System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the previous pages for the actual specifications of your motherboard. This block diagram is intended for your reference only.

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    subgraph AST2400
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        B["BMC Boot Flash"]
        C["RJ45"]
        D["DDR3"]
        E["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"]
    end

    subgraph DDR-IV
        F["DDRIV 1866/2133"]
        G["PCI-E X8 G3"]
        H["PCI-E X8 G3"]
        I["PCI-E X16 G3"]
        J["PCI-E X16 G3"]
        K["PCI-E X8 G1"]
        L["SXB1"]
        M["SLOT 1"]
        N["PCI-E X8 in X4 slot"]
        O["PCI-E X8 G3"]
        P["PCI-E X8 G3"]
        Q["PCI-E X8 G1"]
        R["PCI-E X8 G3"]
    end

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        V["PCI-E X1 G2"] --> W["USB 2.0"]
        X["A1:0/2:4/4/5/6/7/8"] --> Y["A12 USB2.0"]
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        AB["Temp Sensor WB3773G"] --> AC["FAN SPEED"]
        AD["TPM HEADER Debug Card"] --> AE["TPM HEADER Debug Card"]
        AF["BIOS HEADER"] --> AG["BIOS HEADER"]
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        AX["PCI-E X8 G3"] --> AY["PCI-E X8 G3"]
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        BB["BIOS"] --> BC["SATA"]
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        BF["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> BG["PCI-E X8 G3"]
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    end

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        BR["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> BS["PCI-E X8 G3"]
    end

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        BV["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> BW["PCI-E X8 G3"]
    end

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        BZ["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> CA["PCI-E X8 G3"]
    end

    subgraph ADCs
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        DD["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> DE["PCI-E X8 G3"]
    end

    subgraph MEMS
        DF["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> DG["PCI-E X8 G3"]
        DH["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> DI["PCI-E X8 G3"]
    end

    subgraph ADCs
        DJ["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> DK["PCI-E X8 G3"]
        DL["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> DM["PCI-E X8 G3"]
    end

    subgraph MEMS
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        SC["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> SD["PCI-E X8 G3"]
    end

    subgraph ADCs
        DT["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> DV["PCI-E X8 G3"]
        DW["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> DX["PCI-E X8 G3"]
    end

    subgraph MEMS
        DB["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> DC["PCI-E X8 G3"]
        DD["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> DE["PCI-E X8 G3"]
    end

    subgraph ADCs
        ED["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> EF["PCI-E X8 G3"]
        GF["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> GH["PCI-E X8 G3"]
    end

    subgraph MEMS
        BI["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> BJ["PCI-E X8 G3"]
        BK["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> BL["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"]
    end

    subgraph ADCs
        BL["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> BM["PCI-E X8 G3"]
        BN["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> BO["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"]
    end

    subgraph MEMS
        BP["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> BQ["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"]
    end

    subgraph ADCs
        BR["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> BS["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"]
    end

    subgraph MEMS
        BW["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> BX["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"]
    end

    subgraph ADCs
        BY["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> BZ["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"]
    end

    subgraph MEMS
        CA["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> CB["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"]
    end

    subgraph ADCs
        DA["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> DB["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"]
    end

    subgraph MEMS
        BE["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"] --> BF["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"]
    end

    subgraph ADCs
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    end

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        BH --> BJ["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"]
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    end

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        BL --> BN["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"]
    end

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    end

    subgraph MEMS
        BN --> BOM["Mellanox CX3 IB QDR/FDR"]
    end

1-5 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Website: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Website: www.supermicro.nl

Asia-Pacific

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

1-6 2U Twin: System Notes

As a 2U Twin configuration, the SuperServer 6028TR-DTR/D72R is a unique server system. With two system boards incorporated into a single chassis acting as two separate nodes, there are several points you should keep in mind.

Nodes

Each of the two serverboards act as a separate node in the system. As independent nodes, each may be powered off and on without affecting the other. In addition, each node is a hot-swappable unit that may be removed from the rear of the chassis. The nodes are connected to the server backplane by means of an adapter card.

Note: A guide pin is located between the upper and lower nodes on the inner chassis wall. This guide pin also acts as a "stop" when a node is fully installed. If too much force is used when inserting a node this pin may break off. Take care to slowly slide a node in until you hear the "click" of the locking tab seating itself.

System Power

Dual 1280 power supplies are used to provide the power for both serverboards. Each serverboard however, can be shut down independently of the other with the power button on its respective control panel.

Hard Drive Backplane/Drives

As a system, the SuperServer 6028TR-DTR/D72R supports the use of twelve hard drives (SAS and SATA). A single backplane works to apply system-based control for power and fan speed functions, yet at the same time logically connects a set of six hard drives to each serverboard. Consequently, RAID setup is limited to a six-drive scheme (RAID cannot be spread across all twelve drives).

See the Drive Bay Installation/Removal section in Chapter 6 for the logical hard drive and node configuration.

Notes

Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your system up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have it operational within a minimum amount of time. This setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing specific components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the system was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the server. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the server was shipped in should include the hardware needed to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow.

Choosing a Setup Location

• Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (\~25 inches).
• 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 and the like).

- This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according to §2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

2-4 Warnings and Precautions

Rack Precautions

• Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.
• In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.
• In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
  • Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from it.
• You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

• Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.
• Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails.
• Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then work up.
• 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 hot plug 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.
• Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the chassis airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.

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. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer's maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).

Reduced Airflow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power strips, etc.).

Warning! To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.

Removing the Protective Film

Before operating the server for the first time, it is important to remove the protective film covering the top of the chassis, in order to allow for proper ventilation and cooling.

Removing the Protective Film

1. Peel off the protective film covering the top cover and the top of the chassis
2. Check that all ventilation openings on the top cover and the top of the chassis are clear and unobstructed.

Figure 2-1: Removing the Protective Film

Check Ventilation Openings ① ②

Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

Warning: do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are designed to pull the system from a rack only.

2-4 Rack Mounting Instructions

This section provides information on installing the SC827 chassis into a rack unit with the quick-release rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

Note: This rail will fit a rack between 26" and 33.5" deep.

Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails

The chassis package includes two 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.

Figure 2-2. Separating the Rack Rails

Rail Assembly

Extending the Rails 2 3 Quick-Release Tab 4 Separating the Rail Extens

Separating the Inner and Outer Rails

1. Locate the rail assembly in the chassis packaging.
2. Extend the rail assembly by pulling it outward.
3. Press the quick-release tab.
4. Separate the inner rail extension from the outer rail assembly.

Installing the Inner Rail Extensions

The SC827 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails and inner rail extensions. The inner rails are pre-attached to the chassis, and do not interfere with normal use of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack. The inner rail extension is attached to the inner rail to mount the chassis in the rack.

Installing the Inner Rails

1. Place the inner rail extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chassis with the rail extension holes. Make sure the extension faces "outward" just like the pre-attached inner rail.
2. Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis.
3. Secure the chassis with 2 screws as illustrated. Repeat steps for the other inner rail extension.

Figure 2-3. Installing the Inner Rail Extensions

Diagram of a server rack with labeled components including drive, ports, and ventilation slots

Slide rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space.

Technical diagram illustrating three-step installation of a structural frame with labeled components and motion indicators.

Figure 2-4: Assembling the Outer Rails

Outer Rack Rails

Outer rails attach to the rack and hold the chassis in place. The outer rails for the SC827 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches.

Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack

1. Secure the back end of the outer rail to the rack, using the screws provided.
2. Press the button where the two outer rails are joined to retract the smaller outer rail.
3. Hang the hooks of the rails onto the rack holes and if desired, use screws to secure the front of the outer rail onto the rack.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the remaining outer rail.

Note: The figure above is for illustration purposes only. Always install servers to the bottom of the rack first.

Technical line drawing of a server rack with two vertical supports and an open panel, showing structural deformation (no text or symbols)

Figure 2-5: Installing Into the Rack

Installing the Chassis into a Rack

1. Extend the outer rails as illustrated above.
2. Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack.
3. Slide the inner rails into the outer rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides. When the chassis has been pushed completely into the rack, it should click into the locked position.
4. Optional screws may be used to secure the to hold the front of the chassis to the rack.

Note: The figure above is for illustration purposes only. Always install servers to the bottom of the rack first.

Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 Overview

There are LEDs on the control panels and 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 each control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take. Note that the server has two control panels, one for each serverboard (node) installed in the system. This allows each severboard to be controlled independently of the other.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-buttons located on each control panel: a power on/off button and a UID button.

Power

This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system power only to the node it is connected to. Depressing this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the serverboard. This button has an LED built into it, which will illuminate when its node is powered on.

UID

Depressing the UID (unit identifier) button illuminates an LED on both the front and rear of the chassis for easy system location in large stack configurations. The LED will remain on until the button is pushed a second time. Another UID button on the rear of the chassis serves the same function. This button has an LED built into it, which will illuminate when either the front or rear UID button is pushed.

3-3 Control Panel LEDs

In addition to the LEDs built into the power and UID buttons, each of the control panels located on the front of the SC827HD-R1K28BP chassis has two LEDs that provide you with critical information related their own node. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.

Overheat/Fan Fail

When this LED is solid on it indicates an overheat condition. When it flashes quickly (\~ once every second), it indicates a fan failure. When it flashes slowly (\~ once every four seconds) on the node A control panel, it indicates a power supply failure. An overheat condition 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 cover is properly installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the indicated condition exists.

NIC

Indicates network activity on any of the LAN ports when flashing

3-4 Hard Drive Carrier LEDs

Each SAS/SATA drive carrier has two LEDs.

• Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the drive carrier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SAS/SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.
  • Red: The red LED serves two functions:

- When solid on (not flashing), this LED indicates a hard drive failure.

- When this LED flashes on and off it indicates the HDD is rebuilding.

Chapter 4

Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements

The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.

Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis.

These warnings may also be found on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm.

Warning Definition

Warning!

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.

警告の定義

この警告サインは危険を意味します。

Installation Instructions

Warning!

Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.

設置手順書

This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A.

サーキット・ブレーカー

Power Disconnection Warning

Warning!

The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to install or remove system components.

電源切断の警告

Equipment Installation

Warning!

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

機器の設置

This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. (This warning does not apply to workstations).

アクセス制限区域

There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions

電池の取り扱い

Redundant Power Supplies

Warning!

This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit.

冗長電源裝置

Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing.

バックプレーンの電圧

Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes

Warning!

Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.

地方および国の電気規格に準拠

Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.

製品の廃棄

The fans might still be turning when you remove the fan assembly from the chassis. Keep fingers, screwdrivers, and other objects away from the openings in the fan assembly's housing.

ファン・ホットスワップの警告

Power Cable and AC Adapter

Warning!

When installing the product, use the provided or designated connection cables, power cables and AC adaptors. Using any other cables and adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL or CSA-certified cables (that have UL/CSA shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by Supermicro only.

電源コードとACアダプター

This chapter covers the steps required to install the X10DRT-H serverboard into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have finished working with the serverboard to better cool and protect the system.

5-1 Handling the Serverboard

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very carefully (see previous chapter). To prevent the serverboard from bending, keep one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from electric static discharge.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
- Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag.
- Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
- When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
- Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
- For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard.

Unpacking

The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static discharge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.

5-2 Connecting Cables

Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard.

Connecting Data Cables

The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfigured systems to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.

If you need to disconnect any of these cables, you should take care to reroute them as they were originally after reconnecting them (make sure the red wires connect to the pin 1 locations). If you are configuring the system, keep the airflow in mind when routing the cables.

5-3 Rear I/O Ports

See Figure 5-1 below for the and locations of the various rear I/O ports and the UID switch.

Figure 5-1. Rear I/O Ports

Rear I/O Ports

1. Dedicated IPMI LAN
2. Back Panel USB 3.0 Port 1
3. Back Panel USB 3.0 Port 0
4. Gigabit LAN 1
5. Gigabit LAN 2
   6 COM Port 1
6. VGA Port
   8 UID Switch

5-4 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Notes:

• Always remove the power cord before adding, removing or changing a CPU.
- When receiving a serverboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.
- If you buy a CPU separately, use only an Intel-certified, multi-directional heatsink.
- Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package.
• Install the processor into the CPU socket before installing the heatsink.
• Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support.

Installing a CPU

1. There are two levers on the LGA 2011 socket. First press and release the load lever labeled "Open 1st".

Close lid OPEN lid

Release the lever labeled "Open 1st"

1. Press the second load lever labeled "Close 1st" to release the load plate from its locked position.

Release the lever labeled "Close 1st" Close 1st Open 1st

1. With the second lever fully retracted, gently push down on the "Open 1st" lever to loosen the load plate. Lift the load

Open the load plate.

plate with your fingers to open it completely.

1. Pop the plastic cap marked "Warning" out of the load plate.

2. Holding the CPU carefully above the socket, orient the CPU so that all keys and edges will fit the socket.

3. Carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally, and do not rub the pins of the socket. This may damage the CPU or the socket.

IMPORTANT!

Line drawing of two hands holding a small electronic device component (no text or symbols visible)

Caution: You can only install the CPU into the socket in one direction. Make sure that the CPU is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate. If it does not close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the load plate again and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.

1. With the "Close 1st" lever fully retracted, gently close the load plate.

Gently close the load plate.

1. Make sure the locking mechanism on the "Close 1st" lever catches the lip of the load plate. Close and lock the "Close 1st" lever.

Push down and lock the lever labeled "Close 1st". Close 1st Open 1st of d of

Engage the lip of the load plate and locking portion of the lever."

1. Close and lock the "Open 1st" lever.

Open 1st Open 1st Push down and lock the lever labeled "Open 1st"

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 serverboard 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. Finish the installation by tightening all four screws.

Figure 5-2. Installing a Heatsink

SNK-P0048PS Screw#1 Screw#4 Screw#3 Screw#2

Removing the Heatsink

Caution: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the CPU socket.

1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the serverboard in the sequence as shown in the illustration below.
2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive force when wriagling the heatsink!)
3. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove the heatsink from the CPU.
4. Remove the used thermal grease and clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before reinstalling the heatsink.

Figure 5-3. Removing a Heatsink

Loosen screws in sequence as shown. Screw#1 Screw#3 Serverboard Screw#4 Screw#2

5-5 Installing Memory

Installing Memory

1. Insert each memory module vertically into its slot, paying attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the module incorrectly (see Figure 5-4).
2. Install starting with slot P1-DIMMA1.
3. Gently press down on the memory module until it snaps into place.
4. With two CPUs installed, repeat step 2 to populate the CPU2 DIMM slots.
5. See the tables that follow for details on populating the DIMM slots.

Note: It is highly recommended that you remove the power cord from the system before installing or changing memory modules. Please refer to our web site for memory that has been tested on the X10DRT-H serverboard. For best performance, use memory modules of the same type and speed in the same bank.

Memory Support

The X10DRT-H has eight (8) DIMM slots supporting 512 GB of ECC RDIMM (Registered)/Load Reduced (LRDIMM)/Non-Volative (NVDIMM) DDR4-2133/1866/1600 MHz memory.

Notes: DDR4-1866 is the maximum speed for two DIMMs per channel and DDR4-2133 is the maximum speed for one DIMM per channel.

For the memory modules to work properly, please install DIMM modules in pairs (w/even number of DIMMs installed).

All channels in a system will run at the fastest common frequency.

Check the Supermicro website (www.supermicro.com) for the latest memory support information.

Figure 5-4. DIMM Installation

Release Tab Socket Key Release Tab

Processor & Memory Module Population Configuration

For the memory to work properly, follow the tables below when populating the DIMM slots.

Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules
CPU# Corresponding DIMM Modules
CPU 1	P1-DIMMA1	P1-DIMMB1	P1-DIMMC1	P1-DIMMD1
CPU2	P2-DIMME1	P2-DIMMF1	P2-DIMMG1	P2-DIMMH1

Processor and Memory Module Population for Optimal Performance
Number of CPUs+DIMMs	CPU and Memory Population Configuration Table
1 CPU & 2 DIMMs	CPU1P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1
1 CPU & 4 DIMMs	CPU1P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1, P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMD1
2 CPUs & 4 DIMMs	CPU1 + CPU2P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1, P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1
2 CPUs & 6 DIMMs	CPU1 + CPU2P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMD1, P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1
2 CPUs & 8 DIMMs	CPU1 + CPU2P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMD1, P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1/P2-DIMMG1/P2-DIMMH1

Populating DDR4 DIMM Memory Modules

Type	Ranks Per DIMM & Data Width	DIMM Capacity (GB)		Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slot per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC)
				1 Slot Per Channel	2 Slots Per Channel		3 Slots Per Channel
				1DPC	1DPC 2DPC	1DPC	2DPC 3DPC
		4Gb	8Gb 1.2V 1.2V 1.2V 1.2V 1.2V
RDIMM	SRx4	8GB	16GB	2133	2133	1866	2133	1866	1600
RDIMM	SRx8	4GB	8GB	2133	2133	1866	2133	1866	1600
RDIMM	DRx8	8GB	16GB	2133	2133	1866	2133	1866	1600
RDIMM	DRx4	16GB	32GB	2133	2133	1866	2133	1866	1600
LRDIMM	QRx4	32GB	64GB	2133	2133	2133	2133	2133	1600
LRDIMM 3DS	8Rx4	64GB	128GB	2133	2133	2133	2133	2133	1600

5-6 Adding PCI Expansion Cards

The 6028TR-DTR/D72R includes one preinstalled riser card per node, designed specifically for use in a 2U rackmount chassis. This riser card (RSC-R2UT-3E8R) supports three standard size PCI Express x8 cards for each node.

Installing an Expansion Card

1. After powering down the system, remove the PCI slot shield.
2. Fully seat the card into the 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. The PCI slot shield protects the serverboard and its components from EMI and aid in proper ventilation, so make sure it is always in place.

5-7 Serverboard Details

Figure 5-5. X10DRT-H Serverboard Layout (not drawn to scale)

Technical diagram of a computer motherboard layout with labeled components and connectors

X10DRT-H Quick Reference

LED State

LED BMC (BMC Heartbeat LED) Green (Blinking): BMC Normal

LE8 Hard Disk Drive Activity LED

LED PWR Power LED

LE1 Blue: (On/Blinking) Unit Identifier

Jumper Description Default Setting

JVRM1/JVRM2 I 2C Bus for VRM Pins 1-2 (BMC: Normal)
JBT1 Clear CMOS See Section 5-9
JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1 LAN Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI Slots		Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JWD1	Watch Dog	Pins 1-2 (RST)
JPME2	Manufacturing Mode	Pins 1-2 (Disabled)

Connector Description

COM1	Serial/COM Port 1
JL1	Chassis Intrusion Detection Header
FAN3	System Fan Header
JF1	Proprietary Slot for SMC Add-On Card (Control Panel Power)
JIPMB1	4-pin External BMC I2C Header (for an IPMI Card)
JSD1/JSD2	SATA DOM (Device On Module) Power Connectors
JTPM1	TPM (Trusted Platform Module)/Port 80
JSTBY1	Wake-On-LAN Header
LAN1/2	Gb Ethernet Ports
(IPMI) LAN	Dedicated IPMI LAN Port
I-SATA0~1	SATA 3.0 Ports
Slot1	PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot supported by CPU1
SXB2	PCI-E 3.0 x8 (in x4) Slot supported by CPU2
SXB1	PCI-E 3.0 x8 (in x4) Slot supported by CPU1
UID SW	UID (Unit Identifier) Switch
USB0/1	USB 3.0 Ports
S-SATA0/1	SATA DOM Connector

Notes

• " indicates the location of Pin 1.
• Jumpers/LEDs not indicated are for test purposes only.

5-8 Connector Definitions

Main Power

Main power to the serverboard is supplied through the system backplane (BPN-SAS-217HQ), which receives power directly from the power supply. One hard drive midplane in each node (BPN-ADP-S2208L-H6iR) plugs into the backplane and the JF1 connector on the serverboard

Front Panel Accessible Add-on Card Connector

The JF1 add-on card header provides front access to the power supply and the Front Panel Control connections for the X10DRT series serverboard. Insert an Add-On card into this connector to use the functions indicated above. This connector is designed specifically for a Supermicro-proprietary add-on card. Refer to the layout below for the location of JF1.

Ethernet LAN Ports

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/2) are located on the I/O backplane on the X10DRT-H. In addition, a dedicated IPMI LAN port is located above USB 0/1 ports on the backplane to provide KVM support for IPMI 2.0. All ports accept RJ45 type cables.

Note: Refer to the LED indicator section for LAN LED information.

Standby Power Header

The Standby Power header is located at JSTBY1 on the serverboard.

Standby Power HeaderPin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1 +5V	Standby
2 Ground
3 Wake-up

Universal Serial Bus

Two USB 3.0 ports (USB 0/1) are located on the rear I/O panel. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

USB0/1Pin Definitions
Pin # Definition Pin # Definition
1 +5V 2 D-
3 D+ 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground 8 TX-
9 TX+

VGA Port

A VGA (video) port is provided on the I/O backplane. This connector is used to provide video and CRT display.

Unit Identifier Switch

A Unit Identifier (UID) switch (SW1) and an LED indicator are located to the right of the VGA port. When the user presses the UID switch, the UID indicator will be turned on. Press the UID switch again to turn off the UID LED. The UID indication provides easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service.

IPMB I²C SMB

A System Management Bus header for the IPMI slot is located at JIPMB1. Connect an appropriate cable here to use the IPMB I ^2 C connection on your system.

SMB HeaderPin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1 Data
2 Ground
3 Clock
4 No Connection

Chassis Intrusion

A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the serverboard. Attach the appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chassis is opened.

Chassis Intrusion Pin Definitions (JL1)
Pin#	Definition
1	Intrusion Input
2	Ground

Fan Headers

This serverboard has one system fan header (Fan 3). This 4-pin fans header is backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. However, fan speed control is available for 4-pin fans only. The fan speed is controlled by Thermal Management via the IPMI 2.0 interface. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

DOM Power Connector

A power connector for SATA DOM (Disk On Module) devices is located at JSD1 and JDS2. Connect an appropriate cable here to provide power for your SATA DOM devices.

Fan HeaderPin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Tachometer
4 PWR Modulation

DOM PWRPin Definitions
Pin#	Definition
1 +5V
2 Ground
3 Ground

SATA DOM + Power Convection

A SATA DOM with power-pin is located at S-SATA0 and S-SATA1. Install a SATA device here to use onboard SATA connections, which are supported by the Intel PCH.

TPM Header/Port 80

A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support and Port 80 connection. Use this header to enhance system performance and data security. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions
Pin # Definition Pin # Definition
1 LCLK 2 GND
3 LFRAME# 4 < (KEY)>
5 LRESET# 6 +5V (X)
7 LAD 3 8 LAD 2
9 +3.3V 10 LAD1
11 LAD0 12 GND
13 SMB_CLK 14 SMB_DAT
15 +3V_DUAL 16 SERIRQ
17 GND 18 CLKRUN# (X)
19 LPCPD# 20 LDRQ# (X)

5-9 Jumper Settings

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer to the serverboard layout page for jumper locations.

Note: On two-pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on and "Open" means the jumper is off the pins.

Connector Pins Jumper Setting 3 2 1 3 2 1

JBT1 contact pads

CMOS Clear

JBT1 is used to clear CMOS, which will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearing the contents of CMOS.

To Clear CMOS

1. First power down the system and unplug the power cord(s). It is also recommended that you remove the onboard battery from the serverboard.
2. With the power disconnected, short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as a small screwdriver.
3. Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device).
4. Reconnect the power cord(s) and power on the system.

Note: Do not use the PW_ON connector to clear CMOS.

LAN Ports Enable/Disable

JPL1 enables or disables the LAN1/2 Ethernet ports on the serverboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is Enabled.

LAN EnableJumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled

Watch Dog Enable/Disable

Watch Dog (JWD1) is a system monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Close pins 1-2 to reset the system if an application hangs. Close pins 2-3 to generate non-maskable interrupt signals for the application that hangs. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Watch Dog must also be enabled in the BIOS.

Watch DogJumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2 Reset
Pins 2-3 NMI
Open Disabled

VGA Enable

Jumper JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard VGA connectors. The default setting is pins 1-2 to enable the connection. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

VGA EnableJumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled

BMC Enable

Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable the onboard BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) to provide IPMI 2.0/KVM support on the serverboard. Be sure to remove the power cord before closing pins 2-3 to disable the BMC. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

BMC EnableJumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2 BMC Enabled
Pins 2-3 Normal

JI²C1 and JI²C2

Jumpers JI ^2 C1 and JI ^2 C2 allows the connection of the System Management Bus (I ^2 C) to PCI-Express slots. The default setting is on pins 2-3 for normal operation. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

I2C to PCI-ExpJumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Normal

I²C Bus for VRM

Jumpers JVRM1 and JVRM2 allow the BMC or the PCH to access CPU and memory VRM controllers. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

I2C Bus for VRMJumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disabled

Manufacturing Mode Select

Close pin 2 and pin 3 of Jumper JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to operate in the Manufacturing mode, allowing the user to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

ME Mode SelectJumper Settings
Jumper Setting	Definition
Pins 1-2 Disabled
Pins 2-3 Manufacturing Mode

5-10 Onboard Indicators

LAN Port LEDs

The LAN ports are located on the rear I/O panel. On each Gb LAN port, one LED blinks to indicate activity while the other may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the right for the functions associated with the connection speed LED.

LAN Port LED(Connection Speed Indicator)
LED Color	Definition
Off No Connection, 10 or 100 Mbps
Green 10 Gbps
Amber 1 Gbps

IPMI Dedicated LAN Port LEDs

In addition to the Gigabit Ethernet ports, an IPMI Dedicated LAN is also located above USB ports 0/1. The amber LED on the right indicates activity, while the link LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection. See the table at right for more information.

IPMI LAN Link LED (Left) & Activity LED (Right)
Color/State Definition
Link (Left) Green 100 Mbps
		Amber 1 Gbps
Activity (Right)	Amber: Blink-ing	Active

BMC Heartbeat LED

A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at BMC_HB_LED1 on the serverboard. When this LED is blinking, BMC functions normally. See the table at right for more information.

BMC Heartbeat LED Status
Color/State	Definition
Green:Blinking	BMC: Normal

Hard Disk Activity LED

The Hard Disk Activity LED on the serverboard functions as an indicator of the hard disk drive activity. This LED will flash indicating that the hard drive is being used and functioning normally. See the table at right for more information.

Hard Disk Activity LED Status
Color/State	Definition
Green:Blinking	Hard DiskNormal

Power LED

The Power LED on the serverboard functions as an indicator that power is connected and the serverboard is running. This LED will display a steady green light indicating that the serverboard is on. See the table at right for more information.

Power LED Settings
Color	Status	Definition
Green	Solid Power	On/Server-board Running
Off Off	Power Off/	Serverboard Off

5-11 PCI-Express and SATA Connections

I-SATA 0-1/CPU1_PCI-Express 3.0 x8 (in x4) Slot (SXB1)

A CPU1_PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot and I-SATA 0-5 connections are located on the serverboard.

S-SATA 0-1/CPU2_PCI-Express 3.0 x8 (in x4) Slot (SXB2)

A CPU2_PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot and S-SATA 0-2 connections are located on the serverboard.

5-12 Installing Software

The Supermicro ftp site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp.supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver.

After accessing the ftp site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your serverboard. Download this file to create a CD/DVD of the drivers and utilities it contains. (You may also use a utility to extract the ISO file if preferred.)

Another option is to go to the Supermicro Website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/. Find the product page for your serverboard here, where you may download individual drivers and utilities.

After creating a CD/DVD with the ISO files, insert the disk into the CD/DVD drive on your system and the display shown in Figure 5-5 should appear.

Figure 5-5. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen

SUPERMICRO X10DRT-H Motherboard Drivers & Tools (Win2012R2) SUPERMICRO® Drivers & Tools Intel C612 Chipset X10DRT-H(1BF) SUPERMICRO Computer Inc. Intel Chipset INF files Microsoft .Net Framework (Optional) ASPEED Graphics Driver Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Intel USB 3.0 Drivers Mollanos InfiniBand Driver Intel PRO Network Connections Drivers Intel Management Engine SUPERMICRO SuperDoctor 5 Build driver diskettes and manuals Browse CD Auto Start Up Next Time For more information, please visit SUPERMICRO's web site

SuperDoctor® 5

The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health information such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

SuperDoctor 5 comes in local and remote management versions and can be used with Nagios to maximize your system monitoring needs. With SuperDoctor 5 Management Server (SSM Server), you can remotely control power on/off and reset chassis intrusion for multiple systems with SuperDoctor 5 or IPMI. SD5 Management Server monitors HTTP, FTP, and SMTP services to optimize the efficiency of your operation.

Note: The default User Name and Password for SuperDoctor 5 is admin / admin.

Figure 5-6. SuperDoctor 5 Interface Display Screen (Health Information)

SuperDoctor 5 Health Info Super doctor Concurrent Report Power Control Motherboard: X80 TU-LN4+ Fan Speed FAN S FAN E Status Classic Keys Voltage OPUL Power OPUL DIM -2.3 V +1 V +5VSB -22 V +1.1 V +3 JNCE +3 JNGB HEAT Temperature Sension Temp P1-DMN1A P1-DMN2A P1-DMN3A 33/91.4 48/104 41/105.6 42/107.6 Admin Userbar

Note: The SuperDoctor 5 program and User's Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/sms_sd5.cfm.

5-13 Onboard Battery

Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.

Figure 5-7. Installing the Onboard Battery

LITHIUM BATTERY BATTERY HOLDER

Chapter 6

Advanced Chassis Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC827HD-R1K28BP 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. The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Philips screwdriver.

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD damage.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag.
• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard.

Unpacking

The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.

Figure 6-1. Chassis Front and Rear Views

Node A Control Panel Node B Control Panel SAS/SATA Drives

Dedicated IPMI LAN Port LAN Ports Dedicated IPMI LAN Port Power Supply LAN Ports PCI-Express x8 CardsPCI-Express x8 Car USB Ports COM Port VGA Port USB Ports COM Port VGA Port

6-2 Control Panel

Each control panel on the front of the chassis must be connected to the JF2 connector on its associated 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 JF2 on the serverboard to the control panel PCB (printed circuit board). Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 on both connectors. Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path. The LEDs inform you of system status for the serverboard it is connected to. See Chapter 3 for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons.

6-3 Chassis Cover

Before operating the SC827HD chassis for the first time, it is important to remove the protective film covering the top of the chassis, in order to allow for proper ventilation and cooling.

Removing the Chassis Cover and Protective Film

1. Remove the two screws which secure the top cover onto the chassis as shown above.
2. Lift the top cover up and off the chassis.
3. Peel off the protective film covering the top cover and the top of the chassis
4. Check that all ventilation openings on the top cover and the top of the chassis are clear and unobstructed.

Figure 6-2. Removing the Chassis Cover

Remove two screws Check Ventilation Openings

Caution: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating.

6-4 Installing the Air Shrouds

Air Shrouds

Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The SC827HD chassis requires air shrouds for each serverboard node. Air shrouds vary depending upon the serverboard used. See the illustrations below.

Installing an Air Shroud

1. Make sure that the serverboard adapter card (if any) and all components are properly installed in each serverboard node.
2. Place the first air shroud over the serverboard, as shown below. The air shroud sits behind the system fans and goes over the top of the serverboard and its components.
3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining three serverboard nodes.

Figure 6-3. Installing the Air Shroud

Technical line drawing of a server rack with internal components and ventilation ducts (no text or symbols)

6-5 Checking the Airflow

Checking Airflow

1. Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server. In addition, if you are using a front bezel, make sure the bezel's filter is replaced periodically.
2. Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays. Use only recommended server parts.
3. Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct airflow through the chassis. Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables.
4. The control panel LEDs inform you of system status. See "Chapter 3: System Interface" for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons.

6-6 System Fans

Four fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature. The SC827HD system fans are easy to change modules. There is no need to uninstall any other parts inside the system when replacing fans, and no tools are required for installation.

Optional Fan Configurations

The SC827HD chassis is designed with a hot-swappable fan configuration. One fan is wired directly to each serverboard. In the event that one of the serverboard drawers is removed, then the fan associated with that serverboard will not function until the drawer is replaced. If multiple controls are desired in the SC827HD, an optional cable must be purchased separately to connect from the backplane to each serverboard node.

Fan Configurations

Hot-Swappable Fan Default Configuration

Fans A and B connected to backplane,backplane connected to Node A and B by adapter card

Changing a System Fan

1. If necessary, open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan has failed. (Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis cover open.)
2. Remove the failed fan's power cord from the backplane.
3. Lift the fan housing up and out of the chassis.
4. Push the fan up from the bottom and out of the top of the housing.
5. Place the replacement fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans.
6. Put the fan back into the chassis and reconnect the cable (see Figure 6-4 and Figure 6-5 for details).
7. Confirm that the fan is working properly before replacing the chassis cover.

Figure 6-4. System Fan Placement

Technical diagram of a server rack with two fans and directional arrows indicating ventilation or cooling system movement.

Figure 6-5. Replacing a System Fan in the Fan Housing

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6-7 Removing and Installing the Backplane

The SC827HD chassis backplane is located behind the hard drives and in front of the front system fans. If it is necessary to remove the backplane, follow the instructions below.

Removing the Backplane

Removing the Backplane from the Chassis

1. Power down and unplug the system from any power source.
2. Remove the chassis cover.
3. Disconnect the cabling to the backplane and the front panel.
4. Remove all of the hard drive trays from the front of the chassis.
5. Remove the four upper screws at the top of the backplane (Figure 6-6).
6. Remove the side screw from the side of the chassis, as indicated by the arrows below.

Figure 6-6. Removing the Screws at the Top and Side of the Backplane

Technical diagram of a server rack with labeled components, showing front and rear views and numbered parts.

1. Loosen the three screws in the spring bar, located on the floor of the chassis, indicated by the arrows below (Figure 6-7).

Figure 6-7. Loosening the Spring Bar Screws in the Floor of the Chassis

Technical diagram of a server rack with numbered component annotations

1. Gently ease the backplane up and out of the chassis at a slight angle (Figure 6-8).

Figure 6-8. Removing the Backplane from the Chassis

Technical diagram of a server rack with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement.

Installing the Backplane

Installing the Backplane into the Chassis (Figure 6-9)

1. Ensure that all of the hard drive trays have been removed from the bays in the front of the chassis and that the spring bar has been loosened as directed in the previous section.
2. Secure the side mounting bracket to the backplane with the two screws provided.
3. Slide the backplane into the chassis at a slight angle, pushing it up against the side of the chassis.
4. Ease the backplane forward, against the front of the chassis. This will aid in the alignment of the mounting holes.
5. Align the mounting holes in the backplane with the holes in the chassis. Replace the four screws at the top of the backplane (5A) and the screw on the side of the chassis (5B).
6. Adjust the spring bar, then tighten the spring bar screws in the floor of the chassis.
7. Reconnect all cables and return the hard drive trays to their bays in the front of the chassis.

Figure 6-9. Installing the Backplane

5A 2 3 4 5B

6-8 Installing the Serverboard

I/O Shield

The I/O shield holds the serverboard ports in place. The I/O shield does not require installation.

Node Installation/Removal

As with any server system, power must be removed from the serverboard when upgrading or installing memory or processors. In the 2U Twin server, the serverboards (nodes) are capable of being hot-swapped from the chassis, allowing one to be powered down for servicing while the other continues operating.

Caution! Removing a node from the server affects the airflow throughout the system. For this reason, nodes should be removed, serviced and replaced as quickly as possible. Also note that powering down a node will power down all the hard drives that are logically associated with it.

Removing a Node (Figure 6-10)

1. Depress the power button on the control panel to power down the node.
2. There are two latches located below the handles at the rear of the node tray. Push both of these inward.
3. While pushing the latches inward, grasp both handles and pull the node from the chassis.
4. Perform any service needed to the node in a timely manner.
5. Reinstall the node by pushing it into its bay until firmly seated.

Permanent and Optional Standoffs

Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the serverboard and the chassis surface. The SC827HD chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by the serverboards. These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC827HD accessories packaging.

Some serverboards require additional screws for heatsinks, general components and/or non-standard security. Optional standoffs are used for these serverboards.

To use an optional standoff, you must place a hexagon screw through the bottom the chassis and secure the screw with the hexagonal nut (rounded side up).

Depending upon the configuration of the serverboard being used, it is also possible that some of the optional standoffs which are pre-installed in the chassis, may need to be removed.

Figure 6-10. Removing a Node

Technical diagram showing server rack and CPU socket assembly with labeled components and directional arrows

Installing the Serverboard (Figure 6-11)

1. Review the documentation that came with your serverboard. Become familiar with component placement, requirements, precautions, and cable connections.
2. Pull the serverboard node drawer out of the back of the chassis.
3. Remove the expander card brackets:
   a. Remove the screws securing the expander card bracket to the back of the node drawer.
   b. Lift the bracket out of the node drawer.
4. Lay the serverboard in the node drawer aligning the standoffs with the serverboard. Compare the holes in the serverboard to the standoffs in the drawer and add and remove standoffs as needed.
5. Secure the serverboard to the node drawer using the rounded, Phillips head screws included for this purpose. Do not exceed eight pounds of torque when tightening down the serverboard.
6. Install the adapter card associated with the serverboard. Refer to the next section for instructions on installing the adapter card
7. Secure the CPU(s), heatsinks, and other components to the serverboard as described in the serverboard documentation.
8. Connect the cables between the serverboard, backplane, chassis, front panel, and power supply, as needed. Also, fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports.
9. Replace the expander card bracket and secure the bracket with a screw.
10. Repeat steps 3 - 5 for the remaining node.

Figure 6-11. Installing the Serverboard in the Serverboard Node Drawer

Technical line drawing of an electronic device chassis with internal components and external wiring (no text or symbols)

6-9 Adapter Card Replacement

Each serverboard drawer comes equipped with an adapter card which plugs into the backplane. In the event that the adapter card needs to be replaced, installation requires only a Phillips head screwdriver.

Figure 6-12. Adapter Card Installation

Serverboard Drawer Adapter Card Spacer Plate Five Screws

Removing the Adapter Card (Figure 6-12)

1. Disconnect the wiring connecting the adapter card to the serverboard.
2. Remove the serverboard drawer from the chassis.
3. Remove the serverboard from the serverboard drawer by removing the screws securing it to the drawer. Set the screws aside for later use.
4. Remove the five screws securing the adapter card and the spacer plate to the drawer and set them aside for later use.
5. Remove the adapter card and spacer plate from the serverboard drawer.
6. Set the spacer plate aside for later use.

Installing the Adapter Card (Figure 6-12)

1. Place the adapter card and spacer plate in the serverboard drawer, aligning the holes in the spacer and the adapter card with the holes in the serverboard drawer.
2. Secure the adapter card and spacer plate to the serverboard drawer, using the five screws which were previously set aside.
3. Reconnect the wiring from the serverboard to the adapter card.
4. Return the serverboard drawer to the closed position in the chassis.

Expansion Card/Expansion Slot Setup

The 6028TR-DTR/D72R includes one preinstalled riser card per node, designed specifically for use in a 2U rackmount chassis. This riser card (RSC-R2UT-3E8R) supports three standard size PCI Express x8 cards for each node.

Installing the Riser Card onto the Riser Card Bracket

Installing the Riser Card onto the Riser Card Bracket (Figure 6-12)

1. Disconnect the power supply and lay the chassis on a flat surface.
2. Pull the serverboard node drawer from the chassis.
3. Remove the riser card bracket.

3a. Remove the screw securing the riser card bracket to the back of the drawer.

3b. Lift the bracket out of the serverboard node drawer.

1. Align the riser card mounting hole to the bracket standoff and secure the riser card to the bracket using the two screws included in the accessory box.

Figure 6-12. Installing an Add-On Card

Add-on Card Bracket PCI Slot Shield Add-on Card Riser Card Add-on Card Bracket Screws

6-10 Installing and Removing Hard Drives

The SC827HD chassis contains two individual serverboards in separate node drawers. Each serverboard node controls a set of six hard drives. Note that if a serverboard node drawer is pulled out of the chassis, the hard drives associated with that node will power down as well. See the table below and Figure 6-13 for details.

Node Locations in the Chassis
Serverboard BControls HDDs B1 - B6	Serverboard AControls HDDs A1 - A6

Figure 6-13. Hard Drives and their Corresponding Nodes

Caution: Use caution when working around the hard drive backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no cables touch the backplane. Also, regardless of how many drives are installed, all twelve drive carriers must remain in the chassis to maintain proper airflow.

Caution: Be aware that powering down a node will power down all the hard drives that are logically associated with it (as shown in Figure 6-18).

Removing Hard Drive Carriers From the Chassis (Figure 6-14)

1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive bay handle.
2. Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis.

Figure 6-14. Removing a Hard Drive Carrier

Technical diagram showing server rack components with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating assembly or installation.

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 drive bays.

Caution! Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/storage/SAS-CompList.pdf

Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Carrier (Figure 6-15)

1. Remove the screws which secure the dummy drive into the carrier.
2. Remove the drive from the tray.
3. Install a new drive into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes in the drive align with those in the carrier.
4. Secure the hard drive by tightening all six (6) screws.
5. Use the open handle to replace the drive carrier into the chassis.
6. Close the drive carrier handle to lock the hard drive carrier into the chassis drive bay.

Figure 6-15. Installing the Hard Drive

Hard Drive 4 Drive Carrier 4

6-11 Power Supply

The SuperServer 6028TR-DTR/D72R has two 1280 watt hot-plug power supply modules to provide redundant power for the system. If either of the two power supply modules fail, the other module will take the full load and allow the system to continue operation without interruption.

The LED on the control panel for node A will flash slowly (about 4 seconds on and 4 off) and remain flashing until the failed unit has been replaced. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface).

Removing/Replacing the Power Supply (Figure 6-16)

1. Disconnect the AC power cord from the failed module.
2. Push the colored release tab to the side and pull the power module out with the handle provided.
3. Replace the failed power supply module with the exact same model from Supermicro.
4. Carefully insert the new module into position in the chassis and push it in until fully seated. You should see the LED on the rear of the module turn amber showing that power (from the backup module) is present.
5. Reconnect the AC power cord to the new module.

Figure 6-16. Removing the Power Supply

Release Tab

Notes

Chapter 7

BIOS

7-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X10DRT-H. It also provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated.

Starting BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up.

Note: In most cases, the key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as , , etc.

Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. Grayed-out options cannot be configured. Options in blue can be configured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.

Note: The AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. The manufacturer retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.

The AMI BIOS Setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys." Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility "hot keys" can be used at any time during setup navigation. These keys include , , , , arrow keys, etc.

Note 1: Options printed in Bold are default settings.

Note 2: is used to load optimal default settings. is used to save the settings and exit the setup utility.

How To Change the Configuration Data

The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing at the appropriate time during system boot.

Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery User Guide posted @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

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.

Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damage arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is being updated to avoid possible boot failure.

7-2 Main Setup

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2014 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Security Boot Save & Exit System Date [Tue 07/23/2014] System Time [15:49:35] Supermicro X10DRT-H BIOS Version T20140718164335 Build Date 07/18/2014 Memory Information Total Memory 65536 MB Memory Speed 2133 MT/s Set the date. Use Tab to switch between Date elements. +: Select Screen +: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1245. Copyright (C) 2014 American Megatrends, Inc.

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.

The AMI BIOS main menu displays the following information:

System Date

This item displays the system date in Day MM/DD/YY format (e.g. Wed 10/12/2011).

System Time

This item displays the system time in HH:MM:SS format (e.g. 15:32:52).

Supermicro X10DRT-H

BIOS Version

This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in this system.

Build Date

This item displays the date that the BIOS Setup utility was built.

Memory Information

Total Memory

This displays the amount of memory that is available in the system.

Memory Speed

This displays the detected system memory speed.

7-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press to access the following submenu items.

Apt10 Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2014 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Security Boot Save & Exit Boot Feature CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration SATA Configuration SSATA Configuration Server ME Configuration PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Super IO Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection ACPI Settings Boot Feature Configuration Page +: Select Screen 11: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.12:45. Copyright (C) 2014 American Megatrends, Inc.

▶Boot Features

Quiet Boot

This feature selects the bootup screen display between POST messages and the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

AddOn ROM Display Mode

This item sets the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to use the current AddOn ROM Display setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display mode set by the system BIOS. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.

Bootup Num-Lock

This feature sets the Power-on state for the Numlock key. The options are Off and On.

Wait For 'F1' If Error

Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Interrupt 19 Capture

Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture" Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Retry Boot

Select Enabled to force the system to reboot when system fails to boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Power Configuration

Watch Dog Function

If enabled, the Watch Dog timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Power Button Function

If this feature is set to Instant_Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user presses the power button. If this feature is set to 4_Second_Override, the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are Instant_Off and 4_Second_Override.

Restore on AC Power Loss

This feature sets the power state after a power outage. Select Power-Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last state before a power loss. The options are Power-On, Stay-Off and Last State.

▶CPU Configuration

This submenu displays the information of the CPU as detected by the BIOS. It also allows the user to configuration CPU settings.

Socket 1 CPU Information/Socket 2 CPU Information

This submenu displays the following information regarding the CPU installed in Socket 1 and (or) Socket 2 as detected by the BIOS.

• Processor Socket
• Processor ID
• Processor Frequency
  • Processor Maximum Ratio
  • Processor Minimum Ratio
• Microcode Revision
• L1 Cache RAM
  L2 Cache RAM
  L3 Cache RAM
• CPU1 Version
• CPU2 Version

Clock Spread Spectrum

Select Enable to enable Clock Spectrum support, 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.

Hyper-threading

Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Cores Enabled

Set a numeric value to enable the number of cores. (Please refer to Intel's website for more information.) Enter 0 to enable all cores.

Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU)

Select Enabled to enable the Execute-Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack. The default is Enabled. (Refer to Intel and Microsoft Web sites for more information.)

PPIN Control

Select Enable to unlock the PPIN control. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)

The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled. The CPU prefetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if this feature is set to Enabled.

DCU Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled to enable the DCU (Data Cache Unit) Streamer Prefetcher which will stream and prefetch data and send it to the Level 1 data cache to improve data processing and system performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

DCU IP Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled for DCU (Data Cache Unit) IP Prefetcher support, which will prefetch IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Direct Cache Access (DCA Support)

Select Enabled to use Intel's DCA (Direct Cache Access) Technology to improve data transfer efficiency. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

X2APIC

Select Enable to activate APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

AES-NI

Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU)

Select Enabled to support Intel Virtualization Technology, which will allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Note: If a change is made to this setting, you will need to reboot the system for the change to take effect. Refer to Intel's website for detailed information.

▶ CPU Power Management Configuration

This section is used to configure the following CPU Power Management settings.

Power Technology

Select Energy Efficiency to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings. The options are Disable, Energy Efficiency, and Custom.

If the above is set to 'Custom' the following options are displayed:

▶ CPU P State Control

EIST

EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Disabled, and Enabled.

Turbo Mode (Available when Intel® EIST Technology is enabled)

Select Enabled to use the Turbo Mode to boost system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

P-State Coordination

This feature allows the user to change the P-State (Power-Performance State) coordination type. P-State is also known as "SpeedStep" for Intel processors. Select HW_ALL to change the P-State coordination type for hardware components only. Select SW_ALL to change the P-State coordination type for all software installed in the system. Select SW_ANY to change the P-State coordination type for a software program in the system. The options are HW_All, SW_ALL, and SW_ANY.

▶ CPU C State Control

Package C-State limit

This feature allows the user to set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0/C1 State, C2 State, C6 (Non Retention) State, and C6 (Rententioin) State.

CPU C3 Report

Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to the operating system. During the CPU C3 State, the CPU clock generator is turned off. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

CPU C6 Report

Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all cache is turned off. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Enhanced Halt State (C1E)

Select Enabled to use Enhanced Halt-State technology, which will significantly reduce the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a Halt-state. The options are Disable and Enable.

▶ CPU T State Control

ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) T-States

Select Enable to support CPU throttling by the operating system to reduce power consumption. The options are Enable and Disable.

▶Chipset Configuration

▶North Bridge

This feature allows the user to configure the following North Bridge settings.

▶Integrated IIO Configuration

EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) Feature

When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located on a processor will always remain clear during electric tuning. The options are Disable and Enable.

▶IIO1 Configuration

IOU2 (II0 PCIe Port 1)

This item configures the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4, X8, and Auto.

IOU0 (II0 PCIe Port 2)

This item configures the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto

CPU1 SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X16/X8 Link Speed

Use this item to configure the link speed of a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Gen 1 (Generation 1) (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (Generation 2) (5 GT/s) and Gen 3 (Generation 3) (8 GT/s).

IOU1 (II0 PCIE Port 3)

Use this item to configure the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto.

CPU1 SXB1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX4) Slot Link

Use this item to configure the link speed of a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Gen 1 (Generation 1) (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (Generation 2) (5 GT/s) and Gen 3 (Generation 3) (8 GT/s).

IOU0 (II0 PCIe Port 2)

This item configures the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto

▶IIO2 Configuration

IOU2 (II0 PCIe Port 1)

This item configures the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4, X8, and Auto.

CPU2 SXB2 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (INX4) Slot Link

Use this item to configure the link speed of a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Gen 1 (Generation 1) (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (Generation 2) (5 GT/s) and Gen 3 (Generation 3) (8 GT/s).

IOU0 (II0 PCIe Port 2)

This item configures the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto

IOU1 (II02 PCIE Port 3)

Use this item to configure the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto.

▶IOAT (Intel® IO Acceleration) Configuration

Enable IOAT

Select Enable to enable Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology) support, which significantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements and freeing the system resource for other tasks. The options are Enable and Disable.

No Snoop

Select Enable to support no-snoop mode for each CB device. The options are Disable and Enable.

Relaxed Ordering

Select Enable to enable Relaxed Ordering support which will allow certain transactions to violate the strict-ordering rules of PCI bus for a transaction to be completed prior to other transactions that have already been enqueued. The options are Disable and Enable.

▶ Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel ^® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d support by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource sharing across Intel platforms, providing greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing. The options are Enable and Disable.

Interrupt Remapping

Select Enable for Interrupt Remapping support to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

▶QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Configuration

QPI Status

The following information will display:

• Number of CPU
• Number of IIO
• Current QPI Link Speed
• Current QPI Link Frequency
• QPI Global MMIO Low Base/Limit
• QPI Global MMIO High Base/Limit
• QPI PCIe Configuration Base/Size

Link Frequency Select

Use this item to select the CPU link frequency. The options 6.4GB/s, 8.0GB/s, 9.6GB/s, Auto and Auto Limited.

Link L0p Enable

Select Enable for Link L0p support. The options are Enable and Disable.

Link L1 Enable

Select Enable for Link L1 support. The options are Enable and Disable.

COD Enable (Available when the OS and the CPU support this feature)

Select Enabled for Cluster-On-Die support to enhance system performance in cloud computing. The options are Enable, Disable, and Auto.

Early Snoop (Available when the OS and the CPU support this feature)

Select Enabled for Early Snoop support to enhance system performance. The options are Enable, Disable, and Auto.

Isoc Mode

Select Enabled for Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) requirements. This feature is especially important for Virtualization Technology. The options are Enable and Disable.

▶ Memory Configuration

Enforce POR

Select Enable to enforce POR restrictions on DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Memory Frequency

Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 1333, 1400, 1600, 1800, 1867, 2000, 2133, 2200, 2400, 2600, 2667, and Reserved (Do not select Reserved).

Data Scrambling

Select Enabled to enable data scrambling to enhance system performance and data integrity. The options are Auto, Disabled and Enabled.

DRAM RAPL Baseline

Use this feature to set the run-time power-limit baseline for DRAM modules. The options are Disable, DRAM RAPL Mode 0, and DRAM RAPL Mode 1.

Set Throttling Mode

Throttling improves reliability and reduces power consumption in the processor via automatic voltage control during processor idle states. The options are Disabled and CLTT (Closed Loop Thermal Throttling).

Socket Interleave Below 4GB

Select Enabled for the memory above the 4G Address space to be split between two sockets. The options are Enable and Disable.

A7 Mode

Select Enabled to support the A7 (Addressing) mode to improve memory performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

DIMM Information

This item displays the status of a DIMM module specified by the user.

• P1-DIMMA1 - P1-DIMMD1

• P2-DIMME1 - P2-DIMMH1

▶ Memory RAS (Reliability Availability Serviceability) Configuration

Use this submenu to configure the following Memory RAS settings.

RAS Mode

When Disable is selected, RAS is not supported. When Mirror is selected, the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for data backup. When Lockstep is selected, the motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel to boost performance. The options are Disable, Mirror, and Lockstep Mode.

Memory Rank Sparing

Select Enable to enable memory-sparing support for memory ranks to improve memory performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Patrol Scrub

Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor (the original source). When this item is set to Enabled, the IO hub will read and write back one cache line every 16K cycles, if there is no delay caused by internal processing. By using this method, roughly 64 GB of memory behind the IO hub will be scrubbed every day. The options are Enable and Disable.

Patrol Scrub Interval

This feature allows you to decide how many hours the system should wait before the next complete patrol scrub is performed. Use the keyboard to enter a value from 0-24. The Default setting is 24.

Demand Scrub

Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors found on a memory module. When the CPU or I/O issues a demand-read command, and the read data from memory turns out to be a correctable error, the error is corrected and sent to the requestor (the original source). Memory is updated as well. Select Enable to use Demand Scrubbing for ECC memory correction. The options are Enable and Disable.

Device Tagging

Select Enable to support device tagging. The options are Disable and Enable.

▶South Bridge Configuration

The following South Bridge information will display:

▶USB Configuration

• USB Module Version
• USB Devices

Legacy USB Support

Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disable to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto.

XHCI Hand-Off

This is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

EHCI Hand-Off

This item is for operating systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) hand-off. When this item is enabled, EHCI ownership change will be claimed by the EHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

Port 60/64 Emulation

Select Enabled for I/O port 60h/64h emulation support, which in turn, will provide complete legacy USB keyboard support for the operating systems that do not support legacy USB devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

USB 3.0 Support

Select Enabled for USB 3.0 support. The options are Smart Auto, Auto, Enabled, Disabled and Manual.

EHCI1

Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) support on USB 2.0 connector #1 (-at least one USB 2.0 connector should be enabled for EHCI support.) The options are Disabled and Enabled.

EHCI2

Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) support on USB 2.0 connector #2 (-at least one USB 2.0 connector should be enabled for EHCI support.) The options are Disabled and Enabled.

XHCI Pre-Boot Drive

Select Enabled to enable XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) support on a pre-boot drive specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

▶SATA Configuration

When this submenu is selected, AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following items:

SATA Controller

This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Configure SATA as

Select IDE to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an IDE drive. Select AHCI to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an AHCI drive. Select RAID to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as a RAID drive. The options are IDE, AHCI, and RAID.

*If the item above "Configure SATA as" is set to AHCI, the following items will display:

Support Aggressive Link Power Management

When this item is set to Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link to a low power state when the I/O is inactive for an extended period of time, and the power state will return to normal when the I/O becomes active. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

SATA Port 0\~ Port 5

This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drive on the particular SATA port.

• Model number of drive and capacity
• Software Preserve Support

Port 0\~ Port 5

Select Enabled to enable a SATA port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Port 0 \~ Port 5 Spin Up Device

On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to initialize the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Port 0 \~ Port 5 SATA Device Type

Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.

*If the item above "Configure SATA as" is set to IDE, the following items will display:

Serial ATA Port 0\~ Port 5

This item indicates that a SATA port specified by the user is installed (present) or not.

Port 0 \~ Port 5 SATA Device Type (Available when a SATA port is detected)

Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.

*If the item above "Configure SATA as" is set to RAID, the following items will display:

Support Aggressive Link Power Management

When this item is set to Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link to a low power state when the I/O is inactive for an extended period of time, and the power state will return to normal when the I/O becomes active. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver

Select EFI to load the EFI driver for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver for system boot. The options are Disabled, EFI, and Legacy.

SATA/sSATA RAID Boot Select

Use this item to specify what SATA RAID controller the system boots from. Note: The 'Both' option is not supported under Windows Server 2012 R2. The options are SATA Controller, sSATA Controller and Both.

Serial ATA Port 0\~ Port 5

This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port.

• Model number of drive and capacity
• Software Preserve Support

Port 0\~ Port 5

Select Enabled to enable a SATA port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Port 0 \~ Port 5 Spin Up Device

On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRESET initialization to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Port 0 \~ Port 5 SATA Device Type

Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.

▶ sSATA Configuration

When this submenu is selected, AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the PCH-sSATA controller and displays the following items:

sSATA Controller

This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH-sSATA controller. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Configure sSATA as

Select IDE to configure an sSATA drive specified by the user as an IDE drive. Select AHCI to configure an sSATA drive specified by the user as an AHCI drive. Select RAID to configure an sSATA drive specified by the user as a RAID drive. The options are IDE, AHCI, and RAID.

*If the item above "Configure sSATA as" is set to AHCI, the following items will display:

Support Aggressive Link Power Management

When this item is set to Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link to a low power state when the I/O is inactive for an extended period of time, and the power state will return to normal when the I/O becomes active. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

sSATA Port 0\~ Port 1

This item displays the information detected on the installed on the sSATA port. specified by the user.

• Model number of drive and capacity
• Software Preserve Support

sSATA Port 0\~ Port 1

Select Enabled to enable an sSATA port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

sSATA Port 0 \~ Port 1 Spin Up Device

On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRESET initialization to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Port 0 \~ Port 1 sSATA Device Type

Use this item to specify if the sSATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.

*If the item above "Configure sSATA as" is set to IDE, the following items will display:

sSATA Port 0\~ Port 1

This item indicates that an sSATA port specified by the user is installed (present) or not.

Port 0 \~ Port 1 sSATA Device Type (Available when a SATA port is detected)

Use this item to specify if the sSATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.

*If the item above "Configure sSATA as" is set to RAID, the following items will display:

Support Aggressive Link Power Management

When this item is set to Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link to a low power state when the I/O is inactive for an extended period of time, and the power state will return to normal when the I/O becomes active. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

sSATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver

Select EFI to load the EFI driver for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver for system boot. The options are Disabled, EFI, and Legacy.

SATA/sSATA RAID Boot Select

Use this item to specify what SATA RAID controller the system boots from. Note: The 'Both' option is not supported under Windows Server 2012 R2. The options are SATA Controller, sSATA Controller and Both.

sSATA Port 0\~ Port 1

This item displays the information detected on the installed sSATA drives on the particular sSATA port.

• Model number of drive and capacity

- Software Preserve Support

sSATA Port 0\~ Port 1

Select Enabled to enable an sSATA port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

sSATA Port 0 \~ Port 1 Spin Up Device

On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRESET initialization to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Port 0 \~ Port 1 sSATA Device Type

Use this item to specify if the sSATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.

▶Server ME (Management Engine) Configuration

This feature displays the following system ME configuration settings.

• General ME Configuration
  • Operational Firmware Version
  • Recovery Firmware Version
  • ME Firmware Features
  • ME Firmware Status #1
  • ME Firmware Status #2
• Current State
• Error Code

▶PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration

The following PCI information will be displayed:

• PCI Bus Driver Version

PCI Latency Timer

Use this feature to set the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32 PCI Bus Clocks, 64 PCI Bus Clocks, 96 PCI Bus Clocks, 128 PCI Bus Clocks, 160 PCI Bus Clocks, 192 PCI Bus Clocks, 224 PCI Bus Clocks and 248. PCI Bus Clocks

PCI PERR/SERR Support

Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR/SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding)

Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

SR-IOV (Available if the system supports Single-Root Virtualization)

Select Enabled for Single-Root IO Virtualization support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Maximum Payload

Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, and 256 Bytes.

Maximum Read Request

Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum size for a read request for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.

ASPM Support

Use this item to set the Active State Power Management (ASPM) level for a PCI-E device. Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level based on the system configuration. Select Disabled to disable ASPM support. The options are Disabled, and Auto.

Warning: Enabling ASPM support may cause some PCI-E devices to fail!

MMIOHBase

Use this item to select the base memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub. The base memory size must be between 4032G to 4078G. The options are 56T, 48T, 24T, 512G, and 256G.

MMIO High Size

Use this item to select the high memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub. The options are 256G, 128G, 512G, and 1024G.

PCI / PCIX / PCIe Slot 1 OPRPM

PCI / PCIX / PCIe Slot 2 OPRPM

PCI / PCIX / PCIe Slot 3 OPRPM

Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a device installed on the slot specified by the user. The options are Disabled, Legacy and EFI.

Onboard LAN Option ROM Type

Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a network device specified by the user. The options are Disabled, Legacy and EFI.

Onboard LAN1 Option ROM Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Onboard Video Option ROM

Use this option to select the type of device installed in LAN Port1, LAN Port2, LAN Port3, LAN Port4, or the onboard video device used for system boot. The default setting for LAN1 Option ROM is PXE, Disabled for LAN2 Option ROM, and Legacy for Onboard Video Option ROM.

VGA Priority

Use this item to select the graphics device to be used as the primary video display for system boot. The options are Onboard and Offboard.

Network Stack

Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

▶Super IO Configuration

Super IO Chip AST2400

▶ Serial Port 1 Configuration/Serial Port 2 Configuration

Serial Port 1/Serial Port 2

Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Device Settings

This item displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user.

Change Port 1 Settings/Change Port 2 Settings

This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 or Serial Port 2. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address to a serial port specified.

The options for Serial Port 1 are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12).

The options for Serial Port 2 are Auto, (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12); (IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12), and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12).

Serial Port 2 Attribute

Select SOL to use COM Port 2 as a Serial_Over_LAN (SOL) port for console redirection. The options are COM and SOL.

▶ Serial Port Console Redirection

COM 1

COM 1 Console Redirection

Select Enabled to enable COM Port 1 Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for configuration:

▶COM1 Console Redirection Settings

Terminal Type

This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.

Bits Per second

Use this item to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200 (bits per second).

Data Bits

Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 (Bits) and 8 (Bits).

Parity

A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits

is odd. Select None if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission. Select Mark to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent with your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark and Space.

Stop Bits

A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.

Flow Control

Use this item to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Recorder Mode

Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Resolution 100x31

Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

Use this item to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.

Putty KeyPad

This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.

Redirection After BIOS Post

Use this feature to enable or disable legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST. When the option-Bootloader is selected, legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When the option- Always Enable is selected,

legacy Console Redirection remains enabled upon OS bootup. The options are Always Enable and Bootloader.

SOL/COM1

Console Redirection

Select Enabled to use the SOL port for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration:

▶SOL/COM1 Console Redirection Settings

Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.

Terminal Type

Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.

Bits Per second

Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200 (bits per second).

Data Bits

Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirection. The options are 7 (Bits) and 8 (Bits).

Parity

A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is odd. Select None if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits in transmission. Select Mark to add a mark as a parity bit to be sent along with the data bits. Select Space to add a Space as a parity bit to be sent with your data bits. The options are None, Even, Odd, Mark and Space.

Stop Bits

A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2.

Flow Control

Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start data-sending when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Recorder Mode

Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Resolution 100x31

Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.

Putty KeyPad

This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.

Redirection After BIOS Post

Use this feature to enable or disable legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST (Power-On Self-Test). When this feature is set to Bootloader, legacy Console Redirection is disabled before booting the OS. When this feature is set to Always Enable, legacy Console Redirection remains enabled upon OS boot. The options are Always Enable and Bootloader.

▶Legacy Console Redirection Settings

Legacy Console Redirection Settings

Use the feature to select the COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM messages. The choices are COM1 and SOL/COM2.

Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)

The submenu allows the user to configure Console Redirection settings to support Out-of-Band Serial Port management.

EMS Console Redirection

Select Enabled to use a COM port selected by the user for EMS Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

*If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration:

▶EMS Console Redirection Settings

Out-of-Band Management Port

The feature selects a serial port in a client server to be used by the Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote host server. The options are COM1 (Console Redirection) and SOL (Console Redirection).

Terminal Type

Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII character set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8.

Bits Per Second

This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in both host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).

Flow Control

Use this item to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop data-sending when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start data-sending when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None, Hardware RTS/CTS, and Software Xon/Xoff.

The setting for each these features is displayed:

Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits

▶ACPI Settings

WHEA Support

Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

High Precision Event Timer

Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

NUMA (Available when the OS supports this feature)

Select Enabled to enable Non-Uniform Memory Access support to enhance system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

PCI AER (Advanced Error-Reporting) Support

Select Enabled to support Advanced Error-Reporting for onboard PCI devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

7-4 Event Logs

Use this feature to configure Event Log settings.

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▶Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings.

Enabling/Disabling Options

SMBIOS Event Log

Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Runtime Error Logging Support

Select Enabled to support Runtime Error Logging. The options are Enabled and Disabled. If this item is set to Enable, the following item will be available for configuration:

Memory Corrected Error Enabling (Available when the item above-Runtime Error Logging Support is set to Enable)

Select Enabled for the BIOS to correct a memory error if it is correctable. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Memory Correctable Error Threshold

Use this item to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The default setting is 10.

PCI-Ex (PCI-Express) Error Enable

Select Yes for the BIOS to correct errors occurred in the PCI-E slots. The options are Yes and No.

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log

Select Enabled to erase all error events in the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) log before an event logging is initialized at bootup. The options are No and Yes.

When Log is Full

Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase all errors in the SMBIOS event log when the event log is full. Select Do Nothing for the system to do nothing when the SMBIOS event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.

SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event

Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment)

Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255. The default setting is 1.

METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window)

This item is used to determine how long (in minutes) should the multiple event counter wait before generating a new event log. Enter a number between 0 to 99. The default setting is 60.

Note: Please reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

▶View SMBIOS Event Log

This item allows the user to view the event in the SMBIOS event log. Select this item and press to view the status of an event in the log. The following categories are displayed:

Date/Time/Error Code/Severity

7-5 IPMI

Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2014 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs IPMI Security Boot Save & Exit BMO Firmware Revision 1.3 IPMI STATUS Working System Event Log BMC Network Configuration Press to change the SEL event log configuration. ++: Select Screen 11: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1245. Copyright (C) 2014 American Megatrends, Inc.

IPMI Firmware Revision

This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system.

IPMI Status

This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.

▶System Event Log

Enabling/Disabling Options

SEL Components

Select Enabled to enable all system event logging support at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Erasing Settings

Erase SEL

Select Yes, On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select Yes, On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot. Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot. The options are No, Yes, On next reset, and Yes, On every reset.

When SEL is Full

This feature allows the user to determine what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately.

Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

▶BMC Network Configuration

The following items will be displayed:

• IPMI LAN Selection
• IPMI Network Link Status

Update IPMI LAN Configuration

Select Yes for the system BIOS to automatically reset the following IPMI settings at next system boot. The options are Yes and No.

Configuration Address Source (Available when the item above - Update IPMI LAN Configuration is set to Yes)

Use this item to select the IP address source for this computer. If Static is selected, you will need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the system manually in the field. If DHCP is selected, AMI BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server attached to the network and request the next available IP address for this computer. The options are DHCP Unspecified, and Static.

Station IP Address

This item displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).

Subnet Mask

This item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three-digit number is separated by dots and it should not exceed 255.

Station MAC Address

This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers.

Gateway IP Address

This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save the changes and reboot the computer so that the new system configuration settings can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit, and press . When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to exit the BIOS setup without saving, click Yes to quit BIOS without saving the changes, or click No to quit the BIOS and save changes.

7-6 Security Settings

This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2014 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Log IPHI Security Boot Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Password Check [Setup] Administrator Password Setup: Check password while invoking setup. Always: Check password while invoking setup as well as on each boot. ++: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.17.1245. Copyright (C) 2014 American Megatrends, Inc.

Password Check

Select Setup for the system to prompt for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to prompt for a password at bootup and upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are Setup and Always.

Administrator Password

Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required before entering the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.

7-7 Boot Settings

Use this feature to configure Boot Settings:

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Boot Configuration

Setup Prompt Timeout

Use this item to indicate how many seconds the system shall wait for the BIOS setup activation key to respond before the system starts to boot. The default setting is 1.

Boot Mode Select

Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual.

Fixed Boot Order Priorities

This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices from which the system will boot. Press on each entry from top to bottom to select devices.

• Dual Boot Order #1
• Dual Boot Order #2
• Dual Boot Order #3

• Dual Boot Order #4
• Dual Boot Order #5
• Dual Boot Order #6
• Dual Boot Order #7
• Dual Boot Order #8
• Dual Boot Order #9
• Dual Boot Order #10
• Dual Boot Order #11
• Dual Boot Order #12
• Dual Boot Order #13
• Dual Boot Order #14
• Dual Boot Order #15

Add New Boot Option

This feature allows the user to add a new boot option to system boot features.

Add Boot Option

Use this item to specify the name of the driver that the new boot option is added to.

Path for Boot Option

This item is used to specify the path to the driver that the new boot option is added to. The format for the path is "fsx:\path\filename.efi".

Boot Option File Path

Create

After the driver option name and the file path are set, press to enter to submenu and click OK to create the new boot option drive.

▶ Delete Boot Option

Use this item to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list.

Delete Boot Option

Select the target boot device to delete.

▶ Network Drive BBS Priorities

• Legacy Boot Order #1 - [IBA GE Slot 0100 ...]

▶USB Key Drive BBS Priorities

• Legacy Boot Order #1 - [Generic USB SD Re...]

▶UEFI USB Key Drive BBS Priorities

• UEFI Boot Order #1 - [UEFI Generic USB ...]

▶UEFI Application Boot Priorities

• UEFI Boot Order #1 - [UEFI: Built-in EF ...]

7-8 Save & Exit

Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below.

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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 .

Save Changes and Reset

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS setup utility and reboot the computer for the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .

Save Options

Save Changes

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save all changes made. This will not reset (reboot) the system.

Discard Changes

Select this option and press to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program.

Restore Optimized Defaults

To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press . These are manufacture default settings designed for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability.

Save As User Defaults

To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press . This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use.

To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press . Use this feature to retrieve user-defined settings that were saved previously.

Boot Override

This feature allows the user to override the Boot priorities sequence in the Boot menu, and immediately boot the system with another device specified by the user. This is a one-time override.

Appendix A

BIOS Error Beep 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 are those which 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.

These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps. The numbers on the fatal error list (on the following page) correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error.

BIOS Error Beep Codes
Beep Code/LED Error Message Description
1 beep Refresh Circuits have been reset.		(Ready to power up)
5 short beeps + 1 long beep	Memory error No memory detected in the system
8 beeps Display memory	read/write error	Video adapter missing or with faulty memory
OH LED On System OH S	System Overheat

Notes

Appendix B

System Specifications

Note: Unless noted specifications apply to a complete system (all serverboards).

Processors

Two E5-2600 series processors per node in Socket R LGA 2011 type sockets

Note: please refer to our website for details on supported processors.

Chipset

One C612 chipset per node

BIOS

16 Mb AMI BIOS® Flash EEPROM per node

Memory Capacity

Each node has up to eight (8) DIMM slots supporting up to

256 GB of DDR4-2133/1866/1600 MHz registered ECC SDRAM in

512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB size sizes of 1.5V or 1.35V voltages.

Note: refer to Section 5-6 for details on installation.

Note: Check the Supermicro website (www.supermicro.com) for the latest memory support information.

Hard Drive Bays

Twelve hot-swap drive bays to house twelve standard SAS/SATA drives

PCI Expansion

One RSC-R2UT-3E8R risr card for each node to support three standard size PCI Express x8 cards

Serverboard

X10DRT-H serverboard (proprietary form factor)

Dimensions: (LxW) 6.8 x 16.64 in. (172.72 x 422.66 mm)

Chassis

SC827HD-R1K28BP (2U rackmount)

Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.25 x 3.47 x 28.5 in. (438 x 88 x 724 mm)

Weight

Gross (Bare Bone): 85 lbs. (38.6 kg.)

System Cooling

The system has four (4) 8-cm PWM system cooling fans

System Input Requirements

AC Input Voltage: 100-240V AC auto-range

Rated Input Current: 12-8A @ 100-140V, 8-6A @ 180-240V

Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

Power Supply

Rated Output Power: 1280W (Part# PWS-1K28P-SQ)

Rated Output Voltages: +12V (83A @ 1000W, 106.7A @ 1280W), +5Vsb (4A)

Operating Environment

Operating Temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F)

Non-operating Temperature: -40° to 70° C (-40° to 158° F)

Operating Relative Humidity: 20% to 95% (non-condensing)

Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

Regulatory Compliance

Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A

Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)

Safety: CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 Compliant, UL or CSA Listed (USA and Canada), CE Marking (Europe)

California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate” for further details.

Notes

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