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  • Page 1 uper orkstation 7048A-T USER’S MANUAL 1.0a...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms provides information for the installation and use of the SuperWorkstation 7048A-T.
  • Page 3 Preface uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Notes 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Warning Definition ................... 4-1 Front Control Panel ..................1-3 Installation Instructions ..................4-4 Cooling System ....................1-3 Circuit Breaker ....................4-5 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-5 Power Disconnection Warning ................ 4-6 Chapter 2 Installation Equipment Installation ..................4-8 Overview ......................2-1 Restricted Area ....................
  • Page 5 uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Removing the Heatsink ................... 5-8 Installing Memory Modules ................5-9 Installing & Removing DIMMs ................. 5-9 Memory Support ..................5-9 Adding PCI Add-On Cards ................5-11 Serverboard Details ..................5-12 X10DAi Quick Reference ................5-12 Connector Definitions ................... 5-14 5-10 Jumper Settings ....................

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    SC743TQ-1200B-SQ tower/4U chassis and the X10DAi dual Intel® Xeon® proces- sor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperWorkstation 7048A-T (www.super- micro.com). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the SuperWorkstation 7048A-T, as listed below: •...

  • Page 7: Serverboard Features

    7048A-T User's Manual Serverboard Features Chassis Features At the heart of the SuperWorkstation 7048A-T lies the X10DAi, a dual processor The SC743TQ-1200B-SQ is an ATX form factor chassis that can be used as a tower serverboard based on the Intel C612 chipset.

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) 9.6G Web Site: www.supermicro.com DDR-IV DDR-IV DMI2...
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  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation

    Installation Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperWorkstation 7048A-T 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 11: Choosing A Setup Location

    Chapter 2: Installation uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location Rack Mounting Considerations • Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back Ambient Operating Temperature of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

  • Page 12: Installing The System Into A Rack

    Chapter 2: Installation uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack Installing the Chassis Rails You will need to remove the top cover and the feet to add rack rails to the chassis. This section provides information on installing the system into a rack unit. Rack First, remove the top and right covers (top and left covers when standing as a tower installation requires the use of the optional rackmount kit.

  • Page 13: Installing The Rack Rails

    Figure 2-4. Installing the System into a Rack Installing the Rack Rails Determine where you want to place the SuperWorkstation 7048A-T in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fixed rack rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack.
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  • Page 15: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview The control panel on the 7048A-T has several LEDs and two buttons. 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 Buttons There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis: a power on/off button and a reset button.

  • Page 16: Control Panel Leds

    Chapter 3: System Interface uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Control Panel LEDs 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. The control panel located on the front of the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chassis has You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed.
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  • Page 18: Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements For Ac Systems

    Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis. These warnings may also be found on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/ about/policies/safety_information.cfm. Warning Definition Warning! This warning symbol means danger.
  • Page 19 Warning Statements for AC Systems uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Warnung ‫جسذٌة‬ ‫اصابة‬ ً‫تتسبب ف‬ ‫حالة ٌوكي أى‬ ً‫اًك ف‬ ‫خطز‬ ًٌ‫ٌع‬ ‫هذا الزهز‬ !‫تحذٌز‬ WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE ‫الذوائز‬ ‫بالوخاطز الٌاجوة عي‬ ‫ي على علن‬ ، ‫ك‬ ‫هعذات‬ ‫تعول على أي‬ ‫قبل...

  • Page 20: Installation Instructions

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Installation Instructions Circuit Breaker Warning! Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. protection.

  • Page 21: Power Disconnection Warning

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual ¡Advertencia! 경고! El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso 의존합니다.

  • Page 22: Equipment Installation

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Equipment Installation Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door Warning! geschoold en gekwalificeerd personeel. Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service Restricted Area this equipment.

  • Page 23: Battery Handling

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Warnung ‫אזור עם גישה מוגבלת‬ Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. !‫אזהרה‬ Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers. ‫יש...

  • Page 24: Redundant Power Supplies

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Redundant Power Supplies ‫امداد الطاقة‬ ‫بوحدات‬ ‫عدة اتصاالت‬ ‫جهاز‬ ‫ال‬ ‫يكون لهذا‬ ‫قد‬ ‫الكهرباء‬ ‫عن‬ ‫وحدة‬ ‫ال‬ ‫لعسل‬ ‫كافة االتصاالت‬ ‫يجب إزالة‬ 경고! Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must 이...

  • Page 25: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Attention ‫מתח בפנל האחורי‬ L'équipement doit être installé conformément aux normes électriques nationales et locales. !‫הרה‬ ‫אז‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬ ‫תיאום...

  • Page 26: Hot Swap Fan Warning

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual ¡Advertencia! 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 Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y 物品太靠近風扇。 reglamentos nacionales. Warnung Attention Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à...

  • Page 27: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    UL ou CSA câbles certifiés qui ont UL ou CSA indiqué sur le code power cables and AC adaptors. Using any other cables and adaptors could cause pour tous les autres appareils électriques que les produits désignés par Supermicro a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the seulement.
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  • Page 29: 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 30: Unpacking

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Unpacking Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins 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 Ground protected.

  • Page 31: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    (Do not drop the CPU • on the socket. Do not move the Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support. CPU horizontally or vertically and do not rub the CPU against any pins of the socket, which may Installing an LGA 2011 Processor damage the CPU or the socket.)

  • Page 32: Installing A Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Warning: You can only install the CPU to the socket in one direction. Make sure that Installing a CPU Heatsink the CPU is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate. If it doesn't 1.

  • Page 33: Removing The Heatsink

    RDIMM (Registered DIMMs) ECC DDR4-2400/2133/1866/1600 memory. Notes: Memory speed support is pending on the CPUs installed on the serverboard. For the latest memory updates, please refer to the Tested Memory List posted on our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/serverboard). Figure 5-5. DIMM Installation Screw#2...

  • Page 34: Adding Pci Add-On Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Adding PCI Add-On Cards Processor & Memory Module Population Configuration Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules The 7048A-T can accommodate standard size add-on cards populated in all slots CPU# Corresponding DIMM Modules on the X10DAi serverboard.

  • Page 35: Serverboard Details

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Serverboard Details Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Section 5-10 Figure 5-6. X10DAi Layout C1/JI SMBus to PCI-E Slots Pins 2-3 (Normal) JPL1 GLAN1 & GLAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) USB7/8(3.0) LAN1/2 USB5/6(3.0)

  • Page 36: Connector Definitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Connector Definitions Reset Connector Main ATX Power Connector Pin Definitions Reset Button The reset header is located on pins 3 Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition Pin # Definition and 4 of JF1. Attach the reset switch Pin# Definition Main ATX Power Supply...
  • Page 37 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual TPM Header/Port 80 NMI Button TPM/Port 80 Header NMI Button Pin Definitions Pin Definitions (JF1) A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 The non-maskable interrupt button Pin # Definition Pin # Definition Pin# Definition header is located at JTPM1 to provide...
  • Page 38 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) SGPIO Header SGPIO Header Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are located on the rear I/O panel. The USB5/6 Pin Definitions Three SGPIO (Serial General Purpose and USB7/8 ports support 3.0 connections, while USB0/1 support 2.0 connections.

  • Page 39: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers GLAN Enable/Disable Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled To modify the operation of the JPL1 enables/disables both LAN ports Pins 2-3 Disabled serverboard, jumpers can be used 1 and 2, while JPL2 enables/disables Connector...

  • Page 40: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    7048A-T User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators 5-13 Installing Software The Supermicro FTP site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. LAN1/2 LEDs supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. LAN1/2 LED...

  • Page 41: Superdoctor® 5

    5-14 Onboard Battery SuperDoctor® 5 The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program moni- damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment.
  • Page 42 uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Notes 5-26...

  • Page 43: 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 SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chassis. Following the component instal- lation steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.

  • Page 44: Front Control Panel

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Front Control Panel The front control panel must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status and alarm indications. A ribbon cable has bundled Figure 6-1.

  • Page 45: System Fans

    Installing a New Fan 1. Replace the failed fan with an identical one (available from Supermicro) 2. Install it in the same position and orientation as the one you removed; it should click into place when fully inserted.

  • Page 46: Drive Bay Installation

    2. Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws (see Figure 6-5). tors on the backplane. Note that you cannot cascade the SATA backplane. Note: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro Web site...

  • Page 47: Installing Components In The 5.25" Drive Bays

    Replace with the same model, which can be ordered directly back. from Supermicro. As there is only one power supply unit, the system must be pow- Adding a DVD-ROM Drive ered down before removing and/or replacing the power supply for whatever reason.
  • Page 48 uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Notes 6-10...

  • Page 49: Chapter 7 Bios

    When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.

  • Page 50: Main Setup

    Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall as 17:30:00. 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 Supermicro X10DAi/C the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.

  • Page 51: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error Use the arrow keys to select Advanced setup and press <Enter> to access the occurs.

  • Page 52: Cpu Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual CPU Configuration 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," This submenu displays the following CPU information as detected by the BIOS. It and "Lock Chipset"...
  • Page 53 Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual AES-NI  CPU C State Control (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instruc- tions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Enable and Disable. Package C State limit Intel Virtualization Technology Use this item to set the limit on the C-State package register.

  • Page 54: Chipset Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Chipset Configuration IIO2 Port 2A Link Speed Use this item to configure the link speed of a PCI-E device installed on the PCI- Warning! Please set the correct settings for the items below. A wrong configuration E slot specified by the user.

  • Page 55: Memory Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Coherency Support (Non-Isoch) Isoc Mode Select Enable for the Non-Iscoh VT-d engine to pass through DMA (Direct Memo- Select Enable for Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) require- ry Access) to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable. ments.
  • Page 56 Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual DIMM Information Device Tagging Select Enable to support device tagging. The options are Disable and Enable. 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- South Bridge Configuration ...

  • Page 57: Sata Ports

    Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual SATA Configuration EHCI2  Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) support on When this submenu is selected, AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of USB 2.0 connector #2 (-at least one USB 2.0 connector should be enabled for EHCI the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the fol- support.) The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 58 Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Port 0 ~ Port 5 Spin Up Device *If the item above "Configure SATA as" is set to IDE, the following items will display: 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 59 Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual • Model number of drive and capacity 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- •...
  • Page 60 Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Maximum Read Request Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum size for a read PCI Devices Common Settings 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.
  • Page 61 Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Network Stack synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the de- pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc- Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Uni- tion embedded in the CPU.
  • Page 62 Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual • CPU1 VCore/CPU2 VCore Thunderbolt PCIe Cache-line Size Use this item to set the PCI-E cache-line size to be used in THE Thunderbolt sub- • VDIMM AB/VDIMM CD/VDIMM EF/VDIMM GH tree. The options are 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128. •...

  • Page 63: Event Logs

    Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Event Logs Memory Correctable Error Threshold Use this item to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The default Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. 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 64: Security Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Boot Settings Security Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Boot Configuration Administrator Password Boot Mode Select Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required before the Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot.
  • Page 65 Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual • Dual Boot Order #9  UEFI Application Boot Priorities • UEFI Boot Order #1 • Dual Boot Order #10 • Dual Boot Order #11 • Dual Boot Order #12 • Dual Boot Order #13 •...

  • Page 66: Save & Exit

    Chapter 7: BIOS uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Save & Exit Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Exit menu and press Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings <Enter>.
  • Page 67 uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Notes 7-36...

  • Page 68: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot.
  • Page 69 uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 70: Appendix B System Specifications

    Appendix B: System Specifications Appendix B System Specifications Processors Two Intel E5-2600 v3/v4 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 2 TB of LRDIMM (Load- Reduced DIMMs) or 1 TB of RDIMM (Registered DIMMs) ECC DDR4-...
  • Page 71 Appendix B: System Specifications uper orkstation 7048A-T User's Manual Chassis California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese SC743TQ-1200B-SQ Form Factor: tower/4U rackmount Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See Dimensions (as tower): (WxHxD) 7 x 17.2 x 25.5 in.
  • Page 72 7048A-T 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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