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  • Page 1 UPER ® uper orkstation 7038A-I 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

    About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperWorkstation 7038A-I. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperWorkstation 7038A-I is a high-end system based on the SC732D4-903B tower/4U rackmount chassis and the X10DAi serverboard.
  • Page 4 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X10DAi 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.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 SATA ......................1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-2 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................1-2 Chassis Features .................... 1-3 System Power ....................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 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 ..............
  • Page 8 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Accessing the Inside of the System..............6-2 Rotating the Hard Drive Cage................. 6-3 Removing and Installing 3.5" Hard Drives ............6-4 Removing and Installing 2.5" Hard Drives ............6-7 Installing a 3.5" Device ................... 6-9 Installing System Fans ..................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    SC732D4-903B tower/4U chassis and the X10DAi dual Intel® Xeon® processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperWorkstation 7038A-I (www.supermicro. com). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the SuperWorkstation 7038A-I, as listed below: •...

  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    7038A-I User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperWorkstation 7038A-I lies the X10DAi, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel C612 chipset. Below are the main features of the ® X10DAi. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

  • Page 11: Chassis Features

    The SC732D4-903B chassis was designed to support eight SATA hard drives. Front Control Panel The control panel on the SuperWorkstation 7038A-I includes system monitoring LEDs, a main power button and a system reset button. In addition, two USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, one audio port and one microphone port are included on the control panel.
  • Page 12 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Figure 1-1. Intel C612 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. 9.6G DDR-IV DDR-IV DMI2 DMI2 9.6G SLOT1 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X16 G3 PCI-E X16 G3 SLOT3 PCI-E X8 G3 PCI-E X8 G3...

  • Page 13: Contacting Supermicro

    Chapter 1: Introduction 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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:...
  • Page 14 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation

    Installation Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperWorkstation 7038A-I up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processor and memory preinstalled.

  • Page 16: Accessing The Inside Of The System

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Accessing the Inside of the System You may need to access the system periodically to perform maintenance or install components such as hard drives. The SC732 features two removable side covers, allowing easy access to the chassis interior. Removing the Side Covers 1.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview The control panel on the 7038A-I has several LEDs and a power button. There are also two LEDs on each hard drive carrier. These LEDs keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system and the activity and health of specific components. Control Panel Button A single push-button is located on the front of the chassis.

  • Page 18: Control Panel Leds

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual NIC/HDD/OH LEDs Power Button Audio 2x USB 2.0 2x USB 3.0 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC732 chassis has three LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.

  • Page 19: Overheat/Fan Fail

    Chapter 3: System Interface Overheat/Fan Fail When this LED flashes, it indicates a chassis fan failure. When on continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally.
  • Page 20 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 21: Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements For Ac Systems

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 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.
  • Page 22 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut.
  • Page 23 Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫جسذٌة‬ ‫اصابة‬ ً‫تتسبب ف‬ ‫حالة ٌوكي أى‬ ً‫اًك ف‬ ‫خطز‬ ًٌ‫ٌع‬ ‫هذا الزهز‬ !‫تحذٌز‬ ‫الذوائز‬ ‫بالوخاطز الٌاجوة عي‬ ‫ي على علن‬ ، ‫ك‬ ‫هعذات‬ ‫تعول على أي‬ ‫قبل أى‬ ‫الكهزبائٍة‬ ‫حىادث‬ ‫أي‬ ‫وقىع‬ ‫وٌع‬ ‫ل‬ ‫الىقائٍة‬...

  • Page 24: Installation Instructions

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Installation Instructions Warning! Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. 設置手順書 システムを電源に接続する前に、 設置手順書をお読み下さい。 警告 将此系统连接电源前,请先阅读安装说明。 警告 將系統與電源連接前，請先閱讀安裝說明。 Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación.

  • Page 25: Circuit Breaker

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Circuit Breaker Warning! 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 この製品は、 短絡 （過電流） 保護装置がある建物での設置を前提としています。 保護装置の定格が250 V、...

  • Page 26: Power Disconnection Warning

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual 경고! 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 의존합니다. 보호장치의 정격이 반드시 250V(볼트), 20A(암페어)를 초과하지 않도록 해야 합니다. Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van uw electrische installatie. Controleer of het beveiligde aparaat niet groter gedimensioneerd is dan 220V, 20A.
  • Page 27 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema. Attention Le système doit être débranché...

  • Page 28: Equipment Installation

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Equipment Installation Warning! Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. 機器の設置 トレーニングを受け認定された人だけがこの装置の設置、 交換、 またはサービスを許可 されています。 警告 只有经过培训且具有资格的人员才能进行此设备的安装、更换和维修。 警告 只有經過受訓且具資格人員才可安裝、更換與維修此設備。 Warnung Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem, qualifiziertem Personal gestattet werden.

  • Page 29: Restricted Area

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door geschoold en gekwalificeerd personeel. Restricted Area Warning! 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.

  • Page 30: Battery Handling

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual ‫אזור עם גישה מוגבלת‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫יש להתקין את היחידה באזורים שיש בהם הגבלת גישה. הגישה ניתנת בעזרת‬ .)'‫כלי אבטחה בלבד (מפתח, מנעול וכד‬ ‫محظورة‬ ‫مناطق‬ ٍ‫نتركُبها ف‬ ‫هذه انىحذة‬ ‫تخصيص‬ ‫تم‬ ،‫أداة خاصت‬ ‫من خالل استخذاو‬ ‫فقط‬...
  • Page 31 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.

  • Page 32: Redundant Power Supplies

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Redundant Power Supplies Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. 冗長電源装置 このユニッ トは複数の電源装置が接続されている場合があります。 ユニッ トの電源を切るためには、 すべての接続を取り外さなければなりません。 警告 此部件连接的电源可能不止一个，必须将所有电源断开才能停止给该部件供电。 警告 此裝置連接的電源可能不只一個，必須切斷所有電源才能停止對該裝置的供電。 Warnung Dieses Gerät kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben. Um sicherzustellen, dass der Einheit kein trom zugeführt wird, müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden.

  • Page 33: Backplane Voltage

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫امداد الطاقة‬ ‫بوحدات‬ ‫عدة اتصاالت‬ ‫جهاز‬ ‫ال‬ ‫يكون لهذا‬ ‫قد‬ ‫الكهرباء‬ ‫عن‬ ‫وحدة‬ ‫ال‬ ‫لعسل‬ ‫كافة االتصاالت‬ ‫يجب إزالة‬ 경고! 이 장치에는 한 개 이상의 전원 공급 단자가 연결되어 있을 수 있습니다. 이 장치에 전원을...

  • Page 34: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual ‫מתח בפנל האחורי‬ !‫הרה‬ ‫אז‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬ .‫העבודה‬ ‫اللىحة‬ ‫أوالطاقة المىجىدة على‬ ‫التيار الكهزبائي‬ ‫مه‬ ‫خطز‬ ‫هناك‬ ‫هذا الجهاس‬ ‫خدمة‬ ‫كه حذرا عند‬ ‫يعمل‬ ‫النظام‬ ‫عندما يكىن‬ 경고! 시스템이...

  • Page 35: Product Disposal

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention L'équipement doit être installé conformément aux normes électriques nationales et locales. ‫תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים‬ ‫התקנת‬ ‫المتعلقة‬ ‫المحلية والىطىية‬ ‫قىاويه‬ ‫يجب أن يمتثل لل‬ ‫الكهربائية‬...

  • Page 36: Hot Swap Fan Warning

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales. Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent.
  • Page 37 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems 警告 當您從機架移除風扇裝置，風扇可能仍在轉動。小心不要將手指、螺絲起子和其他 物品太靠近風扇。 Warnung Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird. Halten Sie Finger, Schraubendreher und andere Gegenstände von den Öffnungen des Lüftergehäuses entfernt. ¡Advertencia! Los ventiladores podran dar vuelta cuando usted quite ell montaje del ventilador del chasis.

  • Page 38: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual 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.
  • Page 39 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention Lors de l'installation du produit, utilisez les bables de connection fournis ou désigné. L'utilisation d'autres cables et adaptateurs peut provoquer un dysfonctionnement ou un incendie. Appareils électroménagers et de loi sur la sécurité Matériel interdit l'utilisation de UL ou CSA câbles certifiés qui ont UL ou CSA indiqué...
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  • Page 41: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X10DAi 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.

  • Page 42: Unpacking

    uper orkstation 7038A-I 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 Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board.

  • Page 43: I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Ground Power LED HDD LED NIC1 LED NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED PWR Fail LED Reset Reset Button Ground Power Button Ground I/O Ports See Figure 5-2 below for the locations of the rear I/O ports. Figure 5-2.

  • Page 44: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning: 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 45 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 finger, remove the 'WARNING'...
  • Page 46 uper orkstation 7038A-I 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. Instead, open the load plate again and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.

  • Page 47: Installing A Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing a CPU Heatsink Note: heatsinks are optional parts. 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.

  • Page 48: Removing The Heatsink

    uper orkstation 7038A-I 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 instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket. 1.

  • Page 49: Installing Memory Modules

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing Memory Modules Caution: To prevent any possible damage, exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMMs. Be sure to use memory modules of the same type, same speed, same frequency on the same serverboard. Mixing of memory modules of different types and speeds is not allowed.
  • Page 50 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Processor & Memory Module Population Configuration Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules CPU# Corresponding DIMM Modules CPU 1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMC1 DIMMD1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DIMMC2 DIMMD2 CPU2 DIMME1 DIMMF1 DIMMG1 DIMMH1 DIMME2 DIMM F2 DIMMG2 DIMMH2 Processor and Memory Module Population for Optimal Performance Number of...

  • Page 51: Adding Pci Add-On Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Adding PCI Add-On Cards The 7038A-I can accommodate standard size add-on cards populated in all slots on the X10DAi serverboard. Installing an Add-on Card 1. Begin by removing the PCI slot shield for the slot you wish to populate. 2.

  • Page 52: Serverboard Details

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. X10DAi Layout USB7/8(3.0) USB5/6(3.0) LAN1/2 Audio CTRL AUDIO_FP LAN CTRL LAN CTRL FAN4 JAUDIO1 USB0/1 CPU2 CLOSE 1st BIOS OPEN 1st LICENSE Battery X10DAi/DAC/DAX MAC CODE BAR CODE Rev. 1.01 SAS CODE CPU1 JBT1 CLOSE 1st...
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Section 5-10 C1/JI SMBus to PCI-E Slots Pins 2-3 (Normal) JPL1 GLAN1 & GLAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL2 GLAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME2 Manufacturer Model Select Pins 1-2 (ME Mode) JWD1 Watch Dog...

  • Page 54: Connector Definitions

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Connector Definitions Main ATX Power Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin # Definition Main ATX Power Supply +3.3V +3.3V Connector -12V +3.3V The main power supply connector (J24) meets the SSI EPS 12V speci- PS_ON fication.
  • Page 55 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Reset Connector Reset Button The reset header is located on pins 3 Pin Definitions (JF1) and 4 of JF1. Attach the reset switch Pin# Definition on the computer chassis to these Reset pins. See the table on the right for Ground pin definitions.

  • Page 56: Chassis Intrusion

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button Pin# Definition header is located on pins 19 and 20 Control of JF1. Refer to the table on the right Ground for pin definitions. Fan Headers Fan Header The X10DAi has eight fan headers, all...
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup TPM Header/Port 80 TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Definitions A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Pin # Definition Pin # Definition header is located at JTPM1 to provide LCLK TPM support and Port 80 connection. LFRAME# <(KEY)> Use this header to enhance system LRESET# +5V (X)
  • Page 58 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual SGPIO Header SGPIO Header Pin Definitions Three SGPIO (Serial General Purpose Pin# Definition Definition Input/Output) headers are designated T-SGPIO1, T-SGPIO2 and T-SGPIO3. Ground Data These headers are used to commu- Load Ground nicate with the system's enclosure Clock management chip.
  • Page 59 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Universal Serial Bus (USB) Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are located on the rear I/O panel. The USB5/6 and USB7/8 ports support 3.0 connections, while USB0/1 support 2.0 connections. Two USB headers on the board provide four USB connections (USB2/3, 9/10) for front access.

  • Page 60: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual 5-10 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 61 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Jumper Settings GLAN Enable/Disable Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled JPL1 enables/disables both LAN ports Pins 2-3 Disabled 1 and 2, while JPL2 enables/disables LAN2 only. See the table on the right LAN Enable/Disable Jumpers for jumper settings.

  • Page 62: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/2 LEDs LAN1/2 LED The Ethernet ports (located beside (Connection Speed Indicator) the VGA port) have two LEDs. On LED Color Definition each port, one LED indicates activity No Connection or 10 Mb/s while the other LED may be green, Green 100 Mb/s...

  • Page 63: 5-13 Installing Software

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-13 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.

  • Page 64: Superdoctor® 5

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual 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 moni- tors 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).

  • Page 65: 5-14 Onboard Battery

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-14 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.
  • Page 66 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Notes 5-26...

  • Page 67: 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 simple maintenance on the SC732D4-903B chassis. Following the component installation steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.

  • Page 68: Accessing The Inside Of The System

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Accessing the Inside of the System Figure 6-1. Removing the Chassis Side Covers The SC732 features two removable side covers, allowing easy access to the chas- sis interior. Removing the Side Covers 1. Disconnect the chassis from any power souce. 2.

  • Page 69: Rotating The Hard Drive Cage

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Rotating the Hard Drive Cage Release Tab (A) HDD Cage (B) Figure 6-2. Rotating the Hard Drive Cage In order to access and install components in the chassis interior, it is necessary to rotate the hard drive cage (B). This will provide sufficient room to install and configure the chassis components.

  • Page 70: Removing And Installing 3.5" Hard Drives

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Removing and Installing 3.5" Hard Drives Release Tabs Figure 6-3. Removing a Hard Drive Carrier from the Hard Drive Cage The system must be powered-down before hard drives can be removed from the hard drive carriers. Removing and Installing 3.5"...
  • Page 71 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-4. Removing a 3.5" Hard Drive from a Hard Drive Carrier 6. If a hard drive is already present, remove it by carefully pulling the sides of the hard drive carrier outward. 7. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive carrier. 8.
  • Page 72 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Optional Screw Figure 6-5. Installing a Hard Drive Carrier into the Hard Drive Cage...

  • Page 73: Removing And Installing 2.5" Hard Drives

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing and Installing 2.5" Hard Drives Thumb Screw Figure 6-6. Removing a 2.5" Hard Drive The SC732 chassis must be powered-down before hard drives can be removed from the hard drive carriers. Removing and Installing 2.5" Hard Drives 1.
  • Page 74 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Figure 6-7. Installing 2.5" Hard Drives 5. If a hard drive is already present, remove it by carefully pulling the sides of the hard drive carrier outward. 6. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive carrier. 7.

  • Page 75: Installing A 3.5" Device

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing a 3.5" Device The SC732D chassis has one 3.5" device slot, which supports an optional device, such as an all-in-one card reader. Installing a 3.5" Device 1. Remove the front bezel from the chassis by lifting it upwards from the bottom, and pulling off the front of the chassis.

  • Page 76: Installing System Fans

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Installing System Fans Figure 6-9. Installing the Rear Exhaust Fan Installing the Rear Exhaust Fan 1. Disconnect all power to the chassis. 2. Insert the four rubber pins through mounting holes in the rear of the chassis and through the mounting holes in the rear fan.
  • Page 77 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-10. Installing the Front Cooling Fan (Optional) Installing the Front Cooling Fan (Optional) 1. Disconnect all power to the chassis. 2. Insert the four rubber pins through the front fan bracket and into the mounting holes in the front fan.

  • Page 78: Installing The Front Bezel

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Installing the Front Bezel Front Bezel Installation 1. Insert the tabs on the front bezel into the mounting holse on the front of the chassis. 2. Ensure that the cover fits snugly. This completes the installation of basic components in the SC732 chassis Figure 6-11.

  • Page 79: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The SC732 chassis includes a 900 Watt power supply. In the event that it becomes necessary to replace the power supply, follow the instructions below. Power Supply Figure 6-12. Removing the Power Supply Changing the Power Supply 1.
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  • Page 81: Introduction

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the X10DAi/X10DAC/X10DAX. The ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS setup utility screens. Note: For AMI BIOS recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions in Appendix C.

  • Page 82: How To Start The Setup Utility

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS The following Main menu items will be displayed: System Date/System Time Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System Time using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the <Tab>...

  • Page 84: Advanced Setup Configurations

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration SATA Configuration sSATA Configuration PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration ACPI Settings NCT7904D HW Monitor Intel (R) Thunderbolt Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings.

  • Page 85: Power Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS 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. INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...

  • Page 86: Cpu Configuration

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual CPU Configuration  This submenu displays the following CPU information as detected by the BIOS. It also allows the user to configure CPU settings. • Processor Socket • Processor ID • Processor Frequency • Processor Max Ratio •...
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS codes to overwhelm the processor to damage the system during an attack. This feature is used in conjunction with the items: "Clear MCA," "VMX," "Enable SMX," and "Lock Chipset" for Virtualization media support. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 88 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instruc- tions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Enable and Disable. Intel Virtualization Technology Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d sup- port by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI tables.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS  CPU C State Control (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Package C State limit Use this item to set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0/1 state, C2 state, C6 (non-Retention) state, C6 (Retention) state, and No Limit.

  • Page 90: Chipset Configuration

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Chipset Configuration Warning! Please set the correct settings for the items below. A wrong configuration setting may cause the system to malfunction. North Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge. 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...
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS IIO2 Port 2A Link Speed Use this item to configure the link speed of a PCI-E device installed on the PCI- E slot specified by the user. The options are Gen1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen2 (5 GT/s), Gen3 (8 GT/s), and Auto. IIO2 Port 3C Link Speed Use this item to configure the link speed of a PCI-E device installed on the PCI- E slot specified by the user.
  • Page 92 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Coherency Support (Non-Isoch) Select Enable for the Non-Iscoh VT-d engine to pass through DMA (Direct Memo- ry Access) to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable. Coherency Support (Isoch) Select Enable for the Iscoh VT-d engine to pass through ATS to enhance system performance.

  • Page 93: Memory Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS Isoc Mode Select Enable for Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) require- ments. This feature is especially important for Virtualization Technology. The options are Enable and Disable. Memory Configuration Enforce POR Select Enabled to enforce POR restrictions on memory frequency and voltage programming.
  • Page 94 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual DIMM Information This item displays the status of a DIMM module as detected by the BIOS. P1-DIMMA1/A2, P1-DIMMB1/B2, P1-DIMMC1/C2, P1-DIMMD1/D2, P2- DIMME1/E2, P2-DIMMF1/F2, P2-DIMMG1/G2, and P2-DIMMH1/H2 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.

  • Page 95: South Bridge Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS 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.
  • Page 96 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual 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. Azalia Select Enabled to enable onboard Azalia audio devices.

  • Page 97: Sata Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS 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 fol- lowing items: SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 98 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual *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. SATA 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 con-...
  • Page 99 Chapter 7: BIOS 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 COMRE- SET 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 con- nected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive.
  • Page 100 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual sSATA Port 0 ~ Port 3 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRE- SET initialization to the device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Port 0 ~ Port 3 sSATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the sSATA port specified by the user should be con- nected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive.
  • Page 101 Chapter 7: BIOS • Model number of drive and capacity • Software Preserve Support sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 Select Enabled to enable an sSATA port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. sSATA Port 0 ~ Port 3 Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the PCH to start a COMRE- SET initialization to the device.
  • Page 102 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration PCI Devices Common Settings PCI Latency Timer Use this item to configure the PCI latency timer for a device installed on a PCI bus. Select 32 to set the PCI latency timer to 32 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248 (PCI Bus Clocks).
  • Page 103 Chapter 7: BIOS 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.

  • Page 104: Acpi Settings

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Uni- fied Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is installed and detected by the BIOS) Configuration Security Device Support...
  • Page 105 Chapter 7: BIOS synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the de- pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc- tion 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.
  • Page 106 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual • CPU1 VCore/CPU2 VCore • VDIMM AB/VDIMM CD/VDIMM EF/VDIMM GH • 3.3V • 3.3VSB • VBAT Intel® Thunderbolt This feature is used to enable hot-plug support in the BIOS setup when the OS does not support PCI-E or SHPC hot-plugging. The following items will be displayed: •...
  • Page 107 Chapter 7: BIOS Thunderbolt PCIe Cache-line Size Use this item to set the PCI-E cache-line size to be used in THE Thunderbolt sub- tree. The options are 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128. SMI/Notify Support If this item is set to Enabled, SMI (Structure of Management Information) notifica- tion will be provided for Thunderbolt Technology support.

  • Page 108: Event Logs

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. 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.
  • Page 109 Chapter 7: BIOS Memory Correctable Error Threshold Use this item to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The default setting is 10. 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.

  • Page 110: Security Settings

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required before the user entering the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.

  • Page 111: Boot Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Configuration 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.
  • Page 112 uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual • 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 ...
  • Page 113 Chapter 7: BIOS  UEFI Application Boot Priorities • UEFI Boot Order #1 7-33...

  • Page 114: Save & Exit

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. 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.
  • Page 115 Chapter 7: BIOS Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. 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 <En- ter>.
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  • Page 117: 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.
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  • Page 119: System Specifications

    Appendix B: System Specifications Appendix B System Specifications Processors Two Intel E5-2600 processors in LGA 2011 sockets Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel C612 BIOS 8 Mb AMI SPI Flash EEPROM Memory Capacity Sixteen DIMM sockets supporting up to 1024 GB of DDR4-2133/1866/1600/ RDIMMs or LRDIMMs...

  • Page 120: System Cooling

    uper orkstation 7038A-I User's Manual Chassis SC732D4-903B Form Factor: mid tower Dimensions (as tower): (WxHxD) 7.6 x 16.7 x 20.7 in. (193 x 424 x 526 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 39 lbs (17.7 kg.) System Cooling One 12-cm low-noise exhaust fan One 12-cm low-noise cooling fan (optional) System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC...
  • Page 121 Appendix B: System Specifications California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”...
  • Page 122 uper orkstation 7038A-I 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 significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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