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  • Page 1 UPER ® UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    SC836E16-R920B chassis. Chapter 2: Server Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the 6037R-E1R16N into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.
  • Page 4 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DRi-LN4F+ serverboard, includ- ing the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi g- uring the serverboard.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 Serial ATA ......................1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-2 Rear I/O Ports ....................1-2 Server Chassis Features ................1-3 System Power ....................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Control Panel LEDs ..................3-1 Power Fail ....................... 3-2 Overheat/Fan Fail ................... 3-2 NIC1 ........................ 3-2 NIC2 ........................ 3-2 HDD ......................... 3-3 Power ......................3-3 Drive Carrier LEDs ..................3-3 Chapter 4 System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions ................4-1 General Safety Precautions ................
  • Page 8 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Unpacking ....................... 6-1 Control Panel ....................6-2 System Fans ....................6-3 System Fan Failure ..................6-3 Replacing System Fans .................. 6-3 Rear Exhaust Fans ..................6-3 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ...............

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The 6037R-E1R16N is a high-end storage system comprised of two main subsys- tems: the SC836E16-R920B 3U/rack mount chassis and the X9DRi-LN4F+ dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Serverboard Features The 6037R-E1R16N is built around the X9DRi-LN4F+, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel C600 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X9DRi-LN4F+. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

  • Page 11: Server Chassis Features

    SATA drives. Front Control Panel The control panel on the SuperServer 6037R-E1R16N provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button are also included.

  • Page 12: System Block Diagram

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Figure 1-1. Intel C600 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. CPU REAR Socket 2 PROCESSOR CPU FRONT Socket 1 PROCESSOR SYSTEM BIOS SATA x4 [7.4]...
  • Page 13 JPME2 IPMB Note: The SSG-6037R-E1R16N comes pre-installed with a Hardware RAID con- troller installed in PCI-E slot 1 and a JBOD expansion port installed in PCI-E slot 2. Serverboard SAS components shown in the fi gure above are not included on...

  • Page 14: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it. Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 6037R- E1R16N. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi...

  • Page 16: Rack Precautions

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units. Warnings and Precautions! Rack Precautions •...

  • Page 17: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera- ture 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 tempera- ture (Tmra).

  • Page 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6037R-E1R16N into a rack unit. If the 6037R-E1R16N has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.

  • Page 19: Installing The Chassis Rails

    Position one of the chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the 6037R-E1R16N. Note that the two chassis rails are left/right specifi c. Locate the numerous rail tabs on each side of the chassis and the corresponding holes on each of the chassis rails.

  • Page 20: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Installing the Server into the Rack Locate the front and rear brackets that on both ends of the outer chassis rail. These brackets sit perpendicular to the rail and are used to attached the rail to the rack.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a Rack...
  • Page 22 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the nard drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi...

  • Page 24: Power Fail

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Power Fail Indicates a power supply module has failed. The second power supply module will take the load and keep the system running but the failed module will need to be replaced. Refer to Chapter 6 for details on replacing the power supply. This LED should be off when the system is operating normally.

  • Page 25: Hdd

    Chapter 3: System Interface Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6037R-E1R16N, this LED indi- cates hard and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing. Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.
  • Page 26 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 27: Chapter 4 System Safety

    System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6037R-E1R16N from damage: • Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet.

  • Page 28: General Safety Precautions

    General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: • Keep the area around the 6037R-E1R16N clean and free of clutter. • The 6037R-E1R16N weighs approximately 75 lbs (34.1 kg.) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight.

  • Page 29: Esd Precautions

    Chapter 4: System Safety • After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made. ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other.

  • Page 30: Operating Precautions

    YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6037R- E1R16N is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X9DRi-LN4F+ 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 refer- ence chart are included in this chapter for your reference.

  • Page 32: Unpacking

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis- charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Connecting Cables Several cables need to be connected to the serverboard. These include the data cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables.

  • Page 33: Rear I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Ground x (Key) x (Key) Power On LED 3.3V HDD LED ID/UID/SW/3.3V Stby NIC1 Link LED NIC1 Activity LED NIC2 Link LED NIC2 Activity LED OH/Fan Fail LED Red + (Blue Cathode Power Fail LED 3.3V Ground...

  • Page 34: Installing The Processor And Heatsink

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Installing the Processor and Heatsink When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: • Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- moving or changing any hardware components.
  • Page 35 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st' fully retracted, gently push down on the 'Open 1st' lever to open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open it completely. Gently push 4. Using your thumb and the index down to pop the load plate fi...
  • Page 36 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Warning: You can only install the CPU to the socket in one direction. Make sure that the CPU is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU.

  • Page 37: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the re- quired 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's and the Heatsink Bracket underneath.

  • Page 38: Removing The Heatsink

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instruc- tions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.

  • Page 39: Installing Memory

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The X9DRi-LN4F+ supports up to 768 GB of ECC registered DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM. Both 1.5V and 1.35V DIMMs are supported. For best performance, install pairs of memory modules of the same type and speed.
  • Page 40 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual DIMM Module Population Tables Processors and their Corresponding Memory Slots CPU# Corresponding Memory Slot CPU 1 (P1-) CPU2 (P2-) Processor and Memory Module Population Number of CPU and Memory Population Confi guration Table CPUs+DIMMs (For memory to work properly, please install DIMMs as shown below.)
  • Page 41 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 1 CPU, 3 DIMMs 1 CPU, 6 DIMMs 1 CPU, 9 DIMMs 1 CPU, 12 DIMMs 2 CPU, 6 DIMMs 2 CPU, 12 DIMMs 2 CPU, 16 DIMMs 2 CPU, 18 DIMMs For two CPUs and 24 DIMMs, populate all DIMM slots. 5-11...

  • Page 42: Adding Pci Add-On Cards

    TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Adding PCI Add-On Cards The 6037R-E1R16N can accommodate up to four PCI add-on cards. Installing an Add-on Card 1. Begin by removing the shield for the PCI slot you wish to populate. 2. Fully seat the card into the slot, pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card.

  • Page 43: Serverboard Details

    Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only and should not have their settings changed. The SSG-6037R-E1R16N comes pre-installed with a Hardware RAID controller installed in PCI-E slot 1 and a JBOD expansion port installed in PCI-E slot 2. Serverboard SAS components shown in the fi gure above are not included on the X9DRi-LN4F+.

  • Page 44: X9Dri-Ln4F+ Quick Reference

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual X9DRi-LN4F+ Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Section 5-9 C1/JI SMB to PCI-E Slots Pins 2-3 (Normal) XDP (Extended Debug Port) Open (Disabled) JPB1 BMC Enable/Disbable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1...
  • Page 45 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup (IPMI) LAN IPMI_Dedicated LAN Onboard Buzzer (Internal Speaker) USB 0/1 Back Panel USB 0/1 USB 2/3 Back Panel USB 2/3 USB 4/5, USB 6/7 Front Panel Accessible USB Connections 4/5, 6/7 USB 9 Front Panel Type A USB 6, USB 7 Ports UID Switch UID (Unit Identifi...

  • Page 46: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Power Connectors +3.3V +3.3V -12V +3.3V A 24-pin main power supply connec- tor (JPW1) and two 8-pin CPU power...
  • Page 47 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power Fail LED PWR Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is Pin Defi nitions (JF1) located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Re- Pin# Defi nition fer to the table on the right for pin defi...
  • Page 48 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Power On LED Power LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The Power On LED connector is lo- Pin# Defi nition cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 (use 5V Stby JLED for a 3-pin connector). This...
  • Page 49 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Defi nitions The Chassis Intrusion header is des- Pin# Defi nition ignated JL1. Attach an appropriate Intrusion Input cable from the chassis to inform you Ground of a chassis intrusion when the chas- sis is opened Ethernet Ports Four Ethernet ports are located on the...
  • Page 50 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Serial Port Pin Defi nitions Serial Ports (COM1/COM2) Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Two serial ports are included on the serverboard. COM1 is a backpanel port and COM2 is a header located near the PCI-E slot 1.
  • Page 51 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IPMB IPMB Header Pin Defi nitions A System Management Bus header Pin# Defi nition for IPMI 2.0 is located at IPMB. Con- Data nect the appropriate cable here to Ground use the IPMB I C connection on your Clock system.
  • Page 52 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Unit Identifi er Switch UID Switch The UID Switch is located next to the Pin# Defi nition LAN 2/4 ports on the backplane. The Ground Rear UID LED (LE2) is located next Ground to the UID switch. The control panel...

  • Page 53: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used Connector to choose between optional settings. Pins Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the con- nector.
  • Page 54 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual GLAN Enable/Disable GLAN Enable Jumper Settings JPL1 enables or disables the GLAN Jumper Setting Defi nition ports on the serverboard. See the Enabled (default) table on the right for jumper settings. Disabled The default setting is Enabled.
  • Page 55 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Manufacturer's Mode Jumper JPME2 allows the user to ME Mode Select Jumper Settings flash the system firmware from a Jumper Setting Defi nition host server in order to modify system Pins 1-2 Manufacture's Mode settings. Close this jumper to bypass Pins 2-3 Normal (Default) SPI fl...
  • Page 56 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Watch Dog Enable/Disable Jumper JWD controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a sys- tem monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog...

  • Page 57: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Onboard Indicators LAN LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the JLAN1/2 LED VGA port) have two LEDs. On each (Connection Speed Indicator) port, the yellow LED fl ashes to indi- LED Color Defi nition cate activity while the other LED may NC or 10 Mbps be green, amber or off to indicate the...

  • Page 58: 5-11 Sata Ports

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual 5-11 SATA Ports Serial ATA Ports SATA Port There are six Serial ATA Ports (I- Pin Defi nitions SATA0~I-SATA 5) located on the Pin# Defi nition Defi nition serverboard, including four SATA2 Ground ports and two SATA3 ports. These...

  • Page 59: 5-12 Installing Software

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-12 Installing Software After the hardware has been installed, you should fi rst install the operating system and then the drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your serverboard. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme fi...

  • Page 60: Superdoctor Iii

    BIOS. Any subsequent changes to these thresholds must be made within SuperDoctor, as the SuperDoctor settings override the BIOS settings. To set the BIOS temperature threshold settings again, you would fi rst need to uninstall SuperDoctor. Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Health Information) 5-30...
  • Page 61 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User's Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we recommend using SuperDoctor II. 5-31...
  • Page 62 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Notes 5-32...

  • Page 63: Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform main- tenance on the SC836E16-R920B 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.

  • Page 64: Control Panel

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views Slim DVD-ROM Drive USB Ports (2), COM Port Floppy Drive (optional) Control Panel Hard Drives (16) Power Supplies (2) PCI Expansion Slots (7) I/O Ports JBOD Expansion Ports Hardware RAID Controller...

  • Page 65: System Fans

    Three 8-cm hot-swap chassis fans and two 8-cm exhaust fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer 6037R-E1R16N. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components.

  • Page 66: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    SATA Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis or remove power to replace or swap SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: You must use standard 1" high, drives in the SuperServer 6037R-E1R16N. DVD-ROM/Floppy Disk Drive: For installing/removing the DVD-ROM or fl oppy disk drive, you will need to gain access to the inside of the server by removing the top cover of the chassis.

  • Page 67: Sata Drive Installation

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup SATA Drive Installation Mounting a SATA Drive in a Drive Carrier The SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the drives.

  • Page 68: Hard Drive Backplane

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Figure 6-4. Removing a Drive Carrier Handle Release Button Important: All drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper cooling airfl ow. Hard Drive Backplane The hard drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus termi- nation.

  • Page 69: Removing The Air Shroud

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing the Air Shroud Under most circumstances you will not need to remove the air shroud to perform any service on the system. However, if you wish to temporarily remove it (the air shroud sould always be in place when the system is operating), please follow this procedure.

  • Page 70: Dvd-Rom Installation

    The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM. The 6037R-E1R16N accomodates only slim type DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brakets are typically needed to mount a slim DVD-ROM drive in the 6037R-E1R16N server.

  • Page 71: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The SuperServer 6037R-E1R16N has an 920 watt redundant power supply con- sisting of two power modules. Each power supply module has an auto-switching capability, which enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V - 240V input voltage.

  • Page 72: Attaching A Jbod Expansion Chassis

    Figure 6-6. Replacing a Power Supply Module Attaching a JBOD Expansion Chassis The SSG-6037R-E1R16N features dual JBOD expansion ports. The Figure below illustrates the recommended expansion strategy. JBOD attachment will vary de- pending on the specifi c JBOD chassis that is being connected. Please follow the instructions provided with the JBOD.
  • Page 73 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-7. JBOD Expansion Port 2x JBOD OUT (downstream ports) JBOD IN (upstream port) JBOD OUT (downstream port) JBOD IN (upstream port) JBOD OUT (downstream port) 6-11...
  • Page 74 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Notes 6-12...

  • Page 75: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DR6-LN4F+/X9DRi- LN4F+. 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.

  • Page 76: Starting The Setup Utility

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <F2> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens.

  • Page 77: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    Chapter 7: BIOS Supermicro X9DR6-LN4+ SMC Version This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system. SMC 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.
  • Page 78 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual AddOn ROM Display Mode Use this item to set 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.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS CPU Confi guration This submenu displays the information of the CPU as detected by the BIOS. It also allows the user to confi guration CPU settings.  Socket 0 CPU Information This submenu displays the following information regarding the CPU installed in Socket 0.
  • Page 80 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to enable Clock Spectrum support, which will allow the BIOS to moni- tor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS based on the specifi cations of the application running in the system at the time. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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 parti- tions, creating multiple "virtual"...
  • Page 82 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual 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.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS Chipset Confi guration North Bridge Confi guration This feature allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Intel North Bridge. Intergraded IO Confi guration Intel VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Working Memory) through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
  • Page 84 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Port 1B Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 1B. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 1B. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 1B. The options are GEN1, GEN2 and GEN3.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Up Tx Preset This feature allows the user to select the preset setting for a upstream component transmitter. The options are P0 (-6.0/0.0 dB), P1 (-3.5/0.0 dB), P2 (-4.5/0.0 dB), P3 (-2.5/0.0 dB), P4 (0.0/0.0 dB), P5 (0.0/-2.0 dB), P6 (0.0/-2.5 dB), P7 (-6.0/-3.5 dB), P8 (-3.5/-3.5 dB), P9 (0.0/-3.5 dB), and Auto.
  • Page 86 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Isoc Select Enabled to enable Ischronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) requirements. This feature is especially important for virtualization technology. The options are Disabled and Enabled. QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Link Speed Mode Use this feature to select data transfer speed for QPI Link connections.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS Memory Mode When Independent is selected, all DIMMs are available to the operating system. When Mirroring 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.
  • Page 88 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual DRAM RAPL This item allows the user to select the average power limit setting when a DRAM module is in operation. The options are Disabled, Mode 0, and Mode 1. Device Tagging Select Enabled to support device tagging. The options are Disabled and En- abled.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS Legacy USB Support (Available when USB Functions is not Disabled) Select Enabled to support legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy sup- port if USB devices are not present. Select Disable to have USB devices available for EFI (Extensive Firmware Interface) applications only.
  • Page 90 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Aggressive Link Power Management Select Enabled to enable Aggressive Link Power Management support for Cougar Point B0 stepping and beyond. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Port 0~5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for a particular port, which will allow the user to change a hardware component or device without shutting down the system.
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS Thermal Confi guration Thermal Management Select Enabled to initialize the PCH Thermal subsystem device located at D31:F6. The options are Enabled and Disabled. ME SMBus Thermal Reporting Select Enabled to support ME SMBus (System Management Bus) reporting. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 92 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual PERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate an SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event.

  • Page 93: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 7: BIOS Option ROM is Enabled, and the default settings for LAN2 Option ROM~LAN4 Option ROM are Disabled. VGA Priority This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary boot device. The options are Onboard VGA, and Add-on VGA. Network Stack Select Enabled enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unifi...

  • Page 94: Console Redirection Settings

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Con- sole Redirection.
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: BIOS 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.
  • Page 96 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual TPM State Select Enabled to enable TPM security settings to improve data integrity and network security. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Pending Operation: This item displays the status of a pending operation. Current Status Information: This item displays the information regarding the current TPM status.

  • Page 97: Event Logs

    Chapter 7: BIOS TPM Support: Trusted Platform support TPM State: Trusted Platform state Intel ME Subsystem Confi guration This feature displays the following ME Subsystem Confi guration settings. • ME BIOS Interface Version • ME Version iSCSI: This item displays the following iSCSI information: iSCSI Initiation Name: This item displays the name of the iSCSI Initiator, which is a unique name used in the world.
  • Page 98 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual  Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings This feature allows the user to confi gure 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.
  • Page 99 Chapter 7: BIOS METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window) This item allows the user to decide 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. View SMBIOS Event Log This item allows the user to view the event in the SMBIOS event log.

  • Page 100: Ipmi

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual IPMI Use this feature to confi gure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI fi rmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI fi rmware installed in your system.
  • Page 101 Chapter 7: BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide 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. Customize EFI Logging Options Log EFI Status Codes Select Enabled to log EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Status Codes, Error...

  • Page 102: Boot

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Boot This submenu allows the user to confi gure the following boot settings for the system. Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 This item allows the user to select the fi rst boot drive. Select a LAN device to boot the system from the network connection.

  • Page 103: Security

    Chapter 7: BIOS Security This menu allows the user to confi gure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3-character long to 8-character long.

  • Page 104: Save & Exit

    UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Save & Exit This submenu allows the user to confi gure the Save and Exit settings for the system. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system confi...
  • Page 105 Chapter 7: BIOS Discard Changes Select this feature and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS setup. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to load previ- ous values, click Yes to load the values previous saved, or click No to keep the changes you've made so far.
  • Page 106 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Notes 7-32...

  • Page 107: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot.
  • Page 108 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 109: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    Appendix B: System Specifi cations Appendix B System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual Intel® Xeon E5-2600 Series processors Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel C600 chipset BIOS 32 Mb AMI® SPI Flash ROM Memory Capacity Twenty-four DIMM sockets supporting up to 768 GB of registered ECC DDR3- 1333/1066/800 SDRAM...
  • Page 110 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual Chassis SC836S2-R920B, 3U rackmount Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 5.2 x 25.5 in. (437 x 132 x 648 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 78 lbs. (35.5 kg.) System Cooling Three 8-cm system fans Two 8-cm exhaust fans...
  • Page 111 Appendix B: System Specifi cations 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:...
  • Page 112 UPER TORAGE YSTEM 6037R-E1R16N User's Manual (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signifi...

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