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  • Page 1 UPER ERVER ® 2048U-RTR4 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0b...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and documentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: support@supermicro.com This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro Web site for possible updates to the manual revision level. Warnings Special attention should be given to the following symbols used in this manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Hard Drives ..................... 1-3 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-3 Control Panel ....................1-3 Cooling System ....................1-3 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-5 Chapter 2 Server Installation Unpacking the System ..................2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................2-1 Choosing a Setup Location ................2-1 Warnings and Precautions ................
  • Page 5 Preface Chapter 3 System Interface ..............3-1 Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-2 Power ......................3-2 Reset ....................... 3-2 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-2 NIC1 ........................ 3-3 Overheating ..................... 3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs ..................3-4 Power Supply LEDs ..................3-5 Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems About Standardized Warning Statements ............
  • Page 6 UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 Manual Installing Memory .................... 5-8 Memory Support ....................5-8 Motherboard Details ..................5-11 X10QRH+ Quick Reference ................5-11 Connector Definitions ..................5-13 Power Connectors ..................5-13 Control Panel Connector ................5-14 Other Connectors ..................5-16 Jumper Settings .................... 5-20 5-10 Onboard Indicators ..................
  • Page 7 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes ............. A-1 Appendix B System Specifications ............B-1...
  • Page 8 Notes...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC218UTS-R1K02P 2U server chassis and the X10QRH+ quad processor motherboard. Please refer to our website for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 10: Motherboard Features

    ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Motherboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 lies the X10QRH+, a quad processor motherboard based on the Intel E5-4600 v3/v4 Series Grantley platform and the Intel PCH C612 chipset. Below are the main features of the motherboard. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset.)

  • Page 11: Server Chassis Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Server Chassis Features The 2048U-RTR4 server is built upon the SC218UTS-R1K02P chassis. Details on the chassis and on service procedures can be found in Chapter 6.The following is a general outline of the main features of the chassis. System Power The chassis features a redundant 1 KW power supply consisting of two hot-plug Titanium Level (96% efficiency) power modules.

  • Page 12: System Block Diagram

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual X10QRH+ Block Diagram JLAN1 JCOM1 JVGA1 Dedicated VGA CONN RTL8211E LAN CONN SATA0, gen3 AST2400 JTPM1 SATA1, gen3 BMC/HWM/SIO TPM header SATA2, gen3 SATA3, gen3 SATA4, gen3 SATA SATA5, gen3 X40 ULTRA IO SATA SATA6, gen3 USB[7] X32 WIO X8 WIO in X16 slot SATA7, gen3...

  • Page 13: Contacting Supermicro

    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...
  • Page 14 UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation This chapter provides instructions for preparing and mounting your chassis in a rack. Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way.

  • Page 16: Warnings And Precautions

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual 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.

  • 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 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).

  • Page 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the server into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, so the assembly procedure may differ slightly.

  • Page 19: Releasing The Inner Rail

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Releasing the Inner Rail Each inner rail has a locking latch. This latch prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing. To mount the rail onto the chassis, first release the inner rail from the outer rails. Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails 1.

  • Page 20: Installing The Inner Rails On The Chassis

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1. Identify the left and right inner rails. They are labeled. 2. Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail.

  • Page 21: Installing The Outer Rails Onto The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail. 2. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail. 3.

  • Page 22: Sliding The Chassis Onto The Rack Rails

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Sliding the Chassis onto the Rack Rails Warning: Mounting the system into the rack requires at least two people to support the chassis during installation. Please follow safety recommendations printed on the rails. Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview The server includes a control panel on the front that houses power buttons and status monitoring lights, status lights on the externally accessible hard drives, and status lights for the power supply visible from the back of the chassis Figure 3-1.

  • Page 24: Control Panel Buttons

    SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Control Panel Buttons The chassis includes two push-buttons that control power to the system. Power The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

  • Page 25: Nic1

    Chapter 3: System Interface NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing. NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing. Power Fail Indicates a power supply module has failed. Information LED Alerts operator of several states, as noted in the table below. Information LED Status Description...

  • Page 26: Overheating

    SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Overheating There are several possible responses if the system overheats. If the server overheats: 1. Use the LEDs to determine the nature of the overheating condition. 2. Confirm that the chassis covers are installed properly. 3. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally.

  • Page 27: Power Supply Leds

    Chapter 3: System Interface Power Supply LEDs On the rear of the power supply module, an LED displays the status. • Solid Green: When illuminated, indicates that the power supply is on. • Solid Amber: When illuminated, indicates the power supply is plugged in and turned off, or the system is off but in an abnormal state.
  • Page 28 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements For Ac Systems

    Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. Read this chapter in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis. Some warnings may not apply for your system. These warnings may also be found on our web site at www.supermicro.com/about/ policies/safety_information.cfm.
  • Page 30 SUPERSERVER 2048U-RTR4 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 31 Chapter 4: 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...

  • Page 32: Installation Instructions

    SUPERSERVER 2048U-RTR4 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 33: 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 34: Power Disconnection Warning

    SUPERSERVER 2048U-RTR4 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 35 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 36: Equipment Installation

    SUPERSERVER 2048U-RTR4 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 37: 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 38: Battery Handling

    SUPERSERVER 2048U-RTR4 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...
  • Page 39 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 40: Redundant Power Supplies (If Applicable To Your System)

    SUPERSERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Redundant Power Supplies (if applicable to your system) 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。...

  • Page 41: Backplane Voltage (If Applicable To Your System)

    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...

  • Page 42: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    SUPERSERVER 2048U-RTR4 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...

  • Page 43: 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 44: Hot Swap Fan Warning (If Applicable To Your System)

    SUPERSERVER 2048U-RTR4 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 45 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 46: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    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 製品を設置する場合、 提供または指定された接続ケーブル、 電源コードとACアダプター...
  • Page 47 Appareils électroménagers et de loi sur la sécurité Matériel interdit l'utilisation de UL ou CSA câbles certifiés qui ont UL ou CSA indiqué sur le code pour tous les autres appareils électriques que les produits désignés par Supermicro seulement.
  • Page 48 SUPERSERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Notes 4-20...

  • Page 49: Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X10QRH+ motherboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter.

  • Page 50: Connecting Cables

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Connecting Cables 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).

  • Page 51: I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Ground 3.3 V FP PWRLED 3/3V Stby HDD LED NIC1 Link LED NIC1 Activity LED NIC2 Activity LED NIC2 Link LED OH/Fan Fail LED UID LED Blue Cathode 3.3V Power Fail LED Reset Reset Button Ground Power Button Ground...

  • Page 52: Replacing The Processors And Heatsinks

    • Install the processor into the CPU socket before installing the heatsink. • Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support. Installing an LGA 2011 Processor Installing a CPU 1. There are two levers on the LGA 2011 socket.
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 3. W ith the sec ond lever f ully Open the load plate. retracted, gently push down on the "Open 1st" lever to loosen the load plate. Lift the load plate with your fingers to open it completely. 4.
  • Page 54 UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Gently close the load plate. 7. With the "Close 1st" lever fully retracted, gently close the load plate. Push down and lock the lever labeled "Close 1st". 8. Make sure the locking mechanism on the "Close 1st" lever catches the lip of the load plate.

  • Page 55: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    Screw #1 Figure 5-3. Installing a Heatsink Removing the Passive Heatsink Caution: Supermicro does not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink. However, if you must remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions to avoid damage. 1. Unscrew the mounting screws.

  • Page 56: Installing Memory

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with slot P1-DIMMA1.
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Processor & Memory Module Population Configuration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation. Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules CPU# Corresponding DIMM Modules (CPU1) P1-DIMM- (CPU2) P2-DIMM- (CPU3) P3-DIMM- (CPU4) P4-DIMM- Processor and Memory Population (With CPU1 installed)
  • Page 58 UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual  Populating RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4 Memory Modules for the E5-4600v3 based Motherboard                         ...

  • Page 59: Motherboard Details

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Motherboard Details IPMI_LAN COM1 HEART BEAT LED JBT1 JSD1 JSD2 T-SGPIO2 X10QRH+ JBAT1 Rev. 1.01 OPEN 1st OPEN 1st CPU1 CPU2 CLOSE 1st CLOSE 1st IPMI CODE BAR CODE BIOS LICENSE CLOSE 1st CLOSE 1st CPU3 CPU4 OPEN 1st...
  • Page 60 I-SATA4/5 I-SATA 4/5 Ports (with built-in power pins) S-SATA0-3 S-SATA 0-3 Ports (supported by Intel PCH) (CPU3) Slot1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot (for Supermicro add-on card) (CPU4) Slot1 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Slot (for Supermicro add-on card) Internal buzzer/speaker SXB2 PCI-E 3.0 x8 in x16 Slot (supported by CPU1) SXB1A/1B/1C PCI-E 3.0 x32 Slot...

  • Page 61: Connector Definitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connector Definitions Power Connectors Main Power Connectors Two 50-pin proprietary power connectors (J3/J12) plug directly into the power supplies to provide the main power to the motherboard. Backplane Power Connectors In addition to the main power 8-Pin Backplane Power connectors, three white 8-pin power Connector Pin Definitions...

  • Page 62: Control Panel Connector

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Control Panel Connector 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.
  • Page 63 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/ OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_UID UID LED LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and Pin# Definition 8 of Front Control Panel to use the Blue_UID LED Overheat/Fan Fail/Power Fail and UID OH/Fan Fail/Power Fail LED connections.

  • Page 64: Other Connectors

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Other Connectors Fan Headers Fan Header The motherboard has ten system/ Pin Definitions CPU fan headers (FAN1-FAN10). All Pin# Definition are 4-pin fans headers, which are Ground backward compatible with traditional +12V 3-pin fans. Fan speed control is Tachometer available for 4-pin fans only.
  • Page 65 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Standby PWR Standby Power Header Pin Definitions The Standby Power header is located Pin# Definition at JSTBY1. See the table on the right +5V Standby for pin definitions. (You must also Ground have a cable to use this feature.) Wake-up IPMB Header IPMB...
  • Page 66 UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Unit Identifier Switch/LED Indicators A Unit Identifier (UID) switch and two LED indicators are provided on the motherboard. The rear UID switch is located between the VGA connector and the COM port on the I/O backpanel. The front UID LED is located at pin 7 of JF1 and the rear UID LED is located at LED1.
  • Page 67 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Universal Serial Bus (USB) Two USB 3.0 ports (USB 2/3) are located on the I/O backpanel. An internal USB header, located next to I-SATA4, provides two USB 3.0 connections (USB 5/6). A USB 2.0 header, located next to P1-DIMMA1 slot, provides two USB connections (USB 0/1).

  • Page 68: Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used Connector to choose between optional settings. Pins Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the Jumper connector.
  • Page 69 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup TPM Enable TPM Enable Jumper Settings Close pins 1 & 2 to enable Jumper Jumper Setting Definition JPT1 for onboard Trusted_Platform Pins 1-2 Enabled Module (TPM) support to enhance data Pins 2-3 Disabled security of your system. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 70: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual 5-10 Onboard Indicators LAN 1/LAN 2 IPMI LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN LEDs Link LED Activity LED A dedicated IPMI LAN is also located above the Backplane USB ports 0/1 IPMI LAN on the motherboard. The amber LED IPMI LAN (X8ST3-F) Link &...

  • Page 71: 5-11 Sata Ports

    Ten SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0-3, I-SATA 4/5, S-SATA0-3) are provided on the motherboard. All these SATA 3.0 connections are supported by the Intel PCH. In addition, I-SATA4/5 can be used with Supermicro SuperDOMs which are yel- low SATA DOM connectors with power pins built in, and no external cables are required.

  • Page 72: 5-12 Installing Software

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual 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 motherboard.

  • Page 73: Superdoctor ® 5

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a hardware and operating system services monitoring 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).

  • Page 74: 5-13 Onboard Battery

    Figure 5-8. SuperDoctor 5 Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) 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. For Linux, we recommend that you use the SuperDoctor II application instead. 5-13 Onboard Battery Please handle used batteries carefully.

  • Page 75: 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 maintenance on the SC218U-R1K02 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 next step.

  • Page 76: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Hard Drive Bays (24) Control Panel Power Supplies PCI Expansion Slots LAN Ports (4) I/O Ports Figure 6-1. Chassis Front and Rear Views Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indicators.

  • Page 77: Removing The Chassis Cover

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing the Chassis Cover 1. If rack mounted, pull the system straight out until it locks with a click. 2. If the two optional screws are used to secure the cover to the chassis, remove them, one from each side of the cover.

  • Page 78: Hard Drive Installation

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Hard Drive Installation The SC218U chassis has twenty-four hot-swappable 2.5" drive bays. The hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. System power may remain on when removing carriers with drives installed.
  • Page 79 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-4. Removing a Drive from the Server Removing Hard Drive Carrier from the Chassis 1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive carrier handle. 2. Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis. 3.
  • Page 80 Caution: Except for short periods of time while swapping hard drives, do not operate the server without the carriers in the drive bays. Note: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro...
  • Page 81 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing a Drive into the Carrier 1. Install a new drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes in the drive align with those in the carrier. Figure 6-6.

  • Page 82: Adding Pci Expansion Cards

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Adding PCI Expansion Cards Figure 6-7. External PCI Expansion Card Slots, rear view Figure 6-8. Internal Riser Cards, top view Expansion Card Configurations Slot Mechanical Electrical Double width, full height, full length x16 (CPU2) Double width, full height, full length x16 (CPU2) Low profile, half length x8 (CPU1)
  • Page 83 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Riser cards on chassis brackets allow you to add PCI expansion cards. All expansion cards are PCI-Express 3.0. Riser cards are: • AOC-2UR66-I4G supports two full height, full length x16 expansion cards (1,2) • RSC-R2UW-4E8 supports four full height x8 expansion cards (4-7) •...
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Installing External PCI Expansion Cards 1. Power down the system and remove the top chassis cover. 2. Remove the Ultra riser bracket or WIO riser bracket by flipping up its riser cage release tab as pictured in Figures 6-9. 3.
  • Page 85 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing Internal PCI Expansion Cards 1. Power down the system and remove the top chassis cover. 2. To access the riser card, remove the screw on the side of the chassis and lift out the riser card. 3.

  • Page 86: Cooling Systems

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Cooling Systems The chassis contains four 8-cm high-performance fans and an air shroud to direct air flow. Replacing a System Fan Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via IPMI. If a fan fails, the remaining fan will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan fail LED on the control panel will turn on.

  • Page 87: Air Shroud

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 4. Press the fan release tab to lift the failed fan from the chassis. 5. Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing, making sure the arrows on the top of the fan that indicate air direction point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans.

  • Page 88: Power Supply

    The Power Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro. Figure 6-13. Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply 1.
  • Page 89 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 3. Use the handle to pull the module straight out of the chassis. 4. Replace the failed module with an identical power supply module. Push the new module into the power bay until it clicks. 5.
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Notes 6-16...

  • Page 91: Chapter 7 Bios

    AMI BIOS setup utility. This setup utility can be accessed by pressing <Delete> 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/.

  • Page 92: How To Start The Setup Utility

    Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
  • Page 93 Day MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. Supermicro X10QRH+ BIOS Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.

  • Page 94: Advanced Setup Configurations

    SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Select the Advanced tab to access the following submenu items. Boot Features Boot Configuration Quiet Boot Use this item to select 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.

  • Page 95: Power Configuration

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the BIOS ROM of the host adaptors will immediately capture Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
  • Page 96 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual Processor 0/Processor 1/Processor 2/Processor 3  This submenu displays the following information of the CPU installed in Socket 0, Socket 1, Socket 2, and Socket 3. • Processor Socket • Processor ID • Processor Frequency •...
  • Page 97 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Execute-Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) Select Enable for Execute Disable Bit Technology support, 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.

  • Page 98: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual to each thread for CPU performance enhancement. The options are Disable and Enable. AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 99 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Energy Efficiency Turbo (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom or Energy Efficient) Select Enable for the system to operate at turbo mode with reduced power consumption so that your machine can achieve maximum system performance with the maximum power efficiency possible.

  • Page 100: Chipset Configuration

    SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual CPU C6 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 state (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 state, power to all cache is turned off.
  • Page 101 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS No PCIe Port Active ECO Use this feature to select a workaround setting to implement the engineering- change order (ECO) on the system when the PCI ports specified by the user are not active. The options are PCU Squelch exit ignore option and Reset the SQ FLOP by CSR option.
  • Page 102 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual Non-Fatal Err (Error) Over Select Enable to force non-fatal error prorogation to the IIO core error logic for the port specified by the user. The options are Disable and Enable. Corr Err (Correctable Error) Over Select Enable to force correctable error prorogation to the IIO core error logic for the port specified by the user.
  • Page 103 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS PCI-E Port L0s Exit Latency Use this feature to set the length of time required for the port specified by the user to complete the transition from L0s to L0. The default setting is 4uS - 8uS. PCI-E Port L1 Exit Latency Use this feature to set the length of time required for the port specified by the user to complete the transition from L1 to L0.
  • Page 104 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual Gen3 (Generation 3) DN TX Preset Use this item to set the Preset mode for PCI-E Gen3 downstream transactions (from the master device to a slave device). The options are Auto, 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), and P9 (0.0/3.5...
  • Page 105 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS No PCIe Port Active ECO Use this feature to select a workaround setting to implement the engineering- change order (ECO) on the system when the PCI ports specified by the user are not active. The options are PCU Squelch exit ignore option and Reset the SQ FLOP by CSR option.
  • Page 106 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual PCI-E Port L1 Exit Latency Use this feature to set the length of time required for the port specified by the user to complete the transition from L1 to L0. The default setting is <1uS, 1uS - 2uS, 2uS - 4uS, 4uS - 8uS, 8uS - 16uS, 16uS - 32uS, 32uS - 64uS, and >64uS.
  • Page 107 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS 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), and P9 (0.0/3.5 dB). Gen3 (Generation 3) DN RX Preset Hint Use this item to set the Preset Hint mode for PCI-E Gen3 downstream reception (from a slave device to the master device).
  • Page 108 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual Socket 2 PCIeD00F0-Port 0/DMI/Socket 2 PCIeD01F0 - Port 1A/Socket 2 PCIeD02F0 - Port 2A/Socket 2 PCIeD02F2 - Port 2C/Socket 2 PCIeD03F0 - Port 3A PCI-E Port Select Enable to enable the PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Auto, Enable, and Disable.
  • Page 109 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Fatal Err (Error) Over Select Enable to force fatal error prorogation to the IIO core error logic for the port specified by the user. The options are Disable and Enable. Non-Fatal Err (Error) Over Select Enable to force non-fatal error prorogation to the IIO core error logic for the port specified by the user.
  • Page 110 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual Gen3 (Generation 3) DN RX Preset Hint Use this item to set the Preset Hint mode for PCI-E Gen3 downstream reception (from a slave device to the master device). The options are Auto, P0 (-6.0 dB), P1 (-7.0 dB), P2 (-8.0 dB), P3 (-9.0 dB), P4 (-10.0 dB) P5 (-11.0 dB), and P6 (-12.0 dB).
  • Page 111 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Socket 3 PCIeD00F0-Port 0/DMI/Socket 3 PCIeD01F0 - Port 1A/Socket 3 PCIeD02F0 - Port 2A/Socket 3 PCIeD02F2 - Port 2C/Socket 3 PCIeD03F0 - Port 3A PCI-E Port Select Enable to enable the PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Auto, Enable, and Disable.
  • Page 112 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual Fatal Err (Error) Over Select Enable to force fatal error prorogation to the IIO core error logic for the port specified by the user. The options are Disable and Enable. Non-Fatal Err (Error) Over Select Enable to force non-fatal error prorogation to the IIO core error logic for the port specified by the user.

  • Page 113: Ioat Configuration

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Gen3 (Generation 3) DN RX Preset Hint Use this item to set the Preset Hint mode for PCI-E Gen3 downstream reception (from a slave device to the master device). The options are Auto, P0 (-6.0 dB), P1 (-7.0 dB), P2 (-8.0 dB), P3 (-9.0 dB), P4 (-10.0 dB) P5 (-11.0 dB), and P6 (-12.0 dB).
  • Page 114 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual 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 to support Interrupt Remapping to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable.

  • Page 115: Memory Configuration

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Early Snoop Select Enable to support Early Snoop mode for the QPI link. The options are Disable and Enable. Isoc Select Enable to enable Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) requirements. This feature is especially important for virtualization technology. 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...

  • Page 116: Dimm Information

    SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual DRAM RAPL (Running Average Power Limit) Baseline Use this item to set the run-time power-limit baseline for the 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 processors via automatic voltage control during processor idle states.

  • Page 117: South Bridge Configuration

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS 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 Enable, the PCH (Platform Control Hub) will read and write-back one cache line every 16K cycles if there is no delay caused by internal processing.

  • Page 118: Sata Configuration

    SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) 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.
  • Page 119 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS 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.
  • Page 120 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual SATA 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.
  • Page 121 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Serial ATA Port 0~ Port 5 Select Enabled to enable a SATA port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Serial ATA Port 0 ~ Port 5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plugging support for a port specified by the user, which will allow the user to replace a SATA disk drive installed on this port without shutting down the system.
  • Page 122 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 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 3 Select Enabled to enable an sSATA port specified by the user.
  • Page 123 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS 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.
  • Page 124 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual 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 •...
  • Page 125 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS SERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate an SERR (System Error) number for a PCI bus error event. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PCI PERR/SERR Support Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR (PCI/PCI-E Parity Error) or an SERR (System Error) number for a PCI bus error event.

  • Page 126: Super Io Configuration

    SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual PCI-E Hot Plug Select Enabled to support Hot-plugging for the device installed on a PCI-E slot specified by the user which will allow the user to replace a device without shutting down the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 127: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS 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.
  • Page 128 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 129 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS 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 item selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.
  • Page 130 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 131 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS 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.

  • Page 132: Acpi Settings

    SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 133: Iscsi Configuration

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is installed) Configuration Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled, onboard security devices will be enabled for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance data integrity and network security.
  • Page 134 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual Add an Attempt Delete Attempts Change Attempt Order 7-44...

  • Page 135: Event Logs

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log 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.

  • Page 136: View Smbios Event Log

    SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 137: Ipmi

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. Status of BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) This item indicates the status of the BMC installed in your system. System Event Log ...

  • Page 138: Bmc Network Configuration

    SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to determine what the AMI 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.

  • Page 139: Security Settings

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Router IP Address This item displays the router IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system.

  • Page 140: Key Management

    SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual Secure Boot Select Enable for secure boot support to ensure system security at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Secure Boot Mode This item allows the user to select the desired secure boot mode for the system.
  • Page 141 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Delete KEK (Key Exchange Key)  Select <Yes> to confirm deletion of the KEK from the NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM). Set New KEK (Key Exchange Key)  Select <Yes> to confirm that a new KEK will be set in the NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM).
  • Page 142 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual  Set New DBT (DataBase Timer) Select <Yes> to confirm that the new database timer will be set in the NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM).  Append DBT (DataBase Timer) Select <Yes> to load the new database timer from the manufacturer defaults. Select <No>...

  • Page 143: Boot Settings

    Chapter 7: AMI 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 144 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual • Boot Option #8 • Boot Option #9 • Boot Option #10 • Boot Option #11 • Boot Option #12 • Boot Option #13 • Boot Option #14 • Boot Option #15  Delete Boot Option Use this item to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list.

  • Page 145: Save & Exit

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option and press <Enter> to quit the BIOS setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 146 SuperServer 2048U-RTR4 User’s Manual Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select this option and press <Enter> to reload the manufacturer default settings that are designed for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save as User Defaults To set this feature, select this option and press <Enter> to save current default settings for future use.

  • Page 147: 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 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.
  • Page 148 UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 149: System Specifications

    Dimensions: (WxHxD) 19.2 x 4.2 x 31.4 in. (490 x 108 x 797 mm) Expansion Slots Eleven PCI-Express 3.0 expansion cards using four riser cards-- seven with external ports and four internal; two can be double-width GPUs (in selected slots with changing riser card; refer to the Supermicro website for details)

  • Page 150: Drive Bays

    UPER ERVER 2048U-RTR4 User's Manual Drive Bays Twenty-four 2.5" hot-swap drive bays, SAS3/NVMe ready Weight Gross Weight: 69 lbs (31.2 kg); Net Weight: 43 lbs (19.4 kg) System Cooling Four 8-cm high-performance fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100 - 240V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 13 - 4A max Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply (two power supply modules)
  • Page 151 Appendix B: System Specifications Notes...
  • Page 152 ERVER 2048U-RTR4 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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