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  • Page 1 UPER ® UPER ERVER ® 1018GR-T USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • 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

    Preface Preface About this Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Please refer to the server specifications page on our Web site for updates on supported memory, processors and operating systems (http://www.supermicro.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 1018GR-T Manual Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Motherboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 Serial ATA ......................1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-2 I/O Ports ......................1-2 IPMI ......................... 1-3 Server Chassis Features ................1-4 System Power ....................
  • Page 5 Preface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-2 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-2 Overheating ..................... 3-3 Overheat Temperature Setting ..............3-3 Responses ....................3-3 Drive Carrier LEDs ..................3-4 Power Supply LEDs ..................3-4 Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems About Standardized Warning Statements ............
  • Page 6 UPER ERVER 1018GR-T Manual Installing Memory .................... 5-8 DIMM Installation .................... 5-8 Removing Memory Modules ................5-8 Memory Support ....................5-9 Memory Population Guidelines ..............5-10 Expansion Cards ....................5-11 Motherboard Details ..................5-12 Motherboard Quick Reference ..............5-13 Connector Definitions ................... 5-15 Power Connectors ..................
  • Page 7 Preface Security Settings ................... 7-41 Boot Settings ....................7-42 Save & Exit ....................7-45 Appendix A BIOS POST Error Codes ............ A-1 Appendix B System Specifications ............B-1...

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 1018GR-T Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 1018GR-T is a GPU-optimized server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC118G-1K43BP 1U server chassis and the X10SRG-F motherboard. Refer to our web site to learn which operating systems have been certified for use with this system (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 10: Motherboard Features

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Motherboard Features At the heart of the 1018GR-T SuperServer is the X10SRG-F, a single processor motherboard based on the Intel C612 Express chipset. Below are the main features of the system (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the motherboard).

  • Page 11: Ipmi

    Chapter 1: Introduction IPMI IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a hardware-level interface specification that provides remote access, monitoring and administration for Supermicro server platforms. IPMI allows server administrators to view a server’s hardware status remotely, receive an alarm automatically if a failure occurs, and power cycle a system that is non-responsive.

  • Page 12: Server Chassis Features

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Server Chassis Features System Power The SC118G-1K43BP chassis features a high-efficiency 1400W power supply. SATA Subsystem The chassis includes six 2.5" drive bays, which may be used to house hot- swappable SATA drives. Front Control Panel The control panel provides a system monitoring and control interface.

  • 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) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:...
  • Page 14 SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation In A Rack

    Chapter 2: Installation in a Rack Chapter 2 Installation in a Rack This chapter provides instructions for mounting your chassis in a rack. Preparing for Setup The box in which your system was shipped should include two sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws to mount the system into the rack.

  • Page 16: Warnings And Precautions

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T 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 Installation in a Rack 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

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure differs slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

  • Page 19: Installing The Optional Inner Rail Extensions

    Chapter 2 Installation in a Rack Installing the Optional Inner Rail Extensions Attaching the optional inner rail extensions allows you to pull the server farther out of the rack. Do not put downward force on the chassis when it is fully extended. Installing the Inner Rail Extensions 1.

  • Page 20: Assembling The Outer Rails

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Assembling the Outer Rails Each outer rail comes in two sections that must be assembled before mounting onto the rack. Assembling the Outer Rails 1. Identify the left and right outer rails by examining the ends, which bend outward.

  • Page 21: Installing The Outer Rails Onto The Rack

    Chapter 2 Installation in a Rack Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack Each end of the assembled outer rail includes a bracket with square pegs to fit into your rack holes. If you have an older rack with round holes, these brackets must be removed, and you must use screws to secure the rail to the rack.

  • Page 22: Sliding The Chassis Onto The Rack Rails

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Sliding the Chassis onto the Rack Rails Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Align the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails. 2. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides.

  • Page 23: Installing The Server Into A Two Post Rack

    Chapter 2 Installation in a Rack Installing the Server into a Two Post Rack Optional brackets (p/n MCP-290-00016-0N) are needed to install the server to a two post (telco type) rack. Use the two L-shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow the server will extend out the front of the rack.
  • Page 24 SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Notes 2-10...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview The chassis includes: • A control panel on the front that includes power buttons and status monitoring lights • Status lights on externally accessible hard drives • Status lights for the power supply Figure 3-1.

  • Page 26: Control Panel Buttons

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Control Panel Buttons The chassis includes two push-buttons that control power to the system. Universal ID: Press this button to toggle the universal identifier LED. A blue light on front and back help an operator find this server in a rack of many.

  • Page 27: Overheating

    Chapter 3 System Interface NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing. HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity on the hard drive when flashing. Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. Overheating There are several possible responses if the system overheats.

  • Page 28: Drive Carrier Leds

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Drive Carrier LEDs The chassis includes externally accessible SAS/SATA drives. Each drive carrier displays two status LEDs on the front of the carrier. • Green: When illuminated, this LED indicates drive activity. It blinks on and off when that particular drive is being accessed This function is controlled by the backplane.

  • Page 29: 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 30 SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T 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 1018GR-T 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 1018GR-T 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 1018GR-T 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 1018GR-T 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 1018GR-T 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 1018GR-T 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 1018GR-T 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

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T 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 47 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...
  • Page 48 SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Notes 4-20...

  • Page 49: Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Note: Remember to completely close the chassis when you have finished working with the motherboard to better cool and protect the system.

  • Page 50: Connecting Cables

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Connecting Cables Once the motherboard is installed, the cables must be connected. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.

  • Page 51: I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup I/O Ports Figure 5-1. Rear I/O Ports I/O Ports 1. IPMI LAN 5. LAN2 2. USB 3.0 Port 0 6. COM1 3. USB 3.0 Port 1 7. VGA 4. LAN1 8. Unit ID...

  • Page 52: Installing The Processor And Heatsink

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Installing the Processor and Heatsink Notes: • Always remove the power cord before adding, removing or changing a CPU. • When receiving a serverboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent;...
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 3. With the second lever fully 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 SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T 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 The Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Installing the CPU Heatsink Do not apply thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU. The required amount has already been applied. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU aligning the four mounting holes with those on the motherboard and the bracket underneath.

  • Page 56: Installing Memory

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Installing Memory COM1 JUIDB1 UID-SW COM2 Caution: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to LAN2 LAN1 USB 0/1(3.0) SXB1A IPMI_LAN SXB2A i350 LEDM1 JPL1 prevent damage. JBRSET1 JPG1 Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules.

  • Page 57: Memory Support

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Memory Support The motherboard has eight DIMM slots that can support up to 256 GB RDIMM or 512 LRDIMM of DDR4 ECC memory at 1333/1600/2133 MHz. Modules of the same size and speed are recommended. DIMM sizes are 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB.

  • Page 58: Memory Population Guidelines

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Memory Population Guidelines When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1, DIMMC1, DIMMD1 then DIMMA2, DIMMB2, DIMMC2, DIMMD2. • Use DDR4 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed.

  • Page 59: Expansion Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Expansion Cards In addition to offering support for two GPU cards, the system supports one low- profile PCI-Express 3.0 x8 expansion card (in x16 slot). A riser card is required to support expansion cards. Refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on installing an expansion card in the system.. 5-11...

  • Page 60: Motherboard Details

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Motherboard Details JIPMB1 LAN2 USB0/1 VGA1 COM1 LAN1 IPMI LAN COM1 JUIDB1 SXB2A UID-SW COM2 SXB1A COM2 LAN2 LAN1 USB 0/1(3.0) SXB1A IPMI_LAN JTPM1 SXB2A LEDM1 i350 LEDM1 JPL1 JPL1 JBRSET1 JPB1 JOH1 JPG1 JBRSET1 JSTBY1...

  • Page 61: Motherboard Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Motherboard Quick Reference Motherboard Connectors Connector Description COM1/COM2 COM1: Rear Serial Port, COM2: Serial Header FAN1~FAN4 System/CPU Fan Connectors FAN A~FAN D I/O Fan Connectors Speaker/Buzzer (Pins 1-3: Power LED, Pins 4-7: Speaker Front Panel Control Header JI2C1 Power Supply SMBus I2C Header JIPMB1...
  • Page 62 SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Motherboard Jumpers Jumper Description Default JBR1 BIOS Recovery Pins 1-2: (Normal) JBRSET1 FIQ Request Pins 1-2 (Normal) JBT1 CMOS Clear See Chapter 2 JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI Slots Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPB1 BMC Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

  • Page 63: Connector Definitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Connector Definitions Power Connectors 20-pin Power Connector Main PWR (JPW1) & GPU PWR Pin Definitions (JPW1) Connectors (JPW2, JPW3) Pin# Definition Pin # Definition The 20-pin proprietary main power PS_ON_N GND1 connector (JPW1) is used to provide 5V STBY GND2 power to the motherboard.
  • Page 64 SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Control Panel Connectors Ground x (Key) x (Key) Power On LED HDD LED NIC1 LED (Link) NIC1 LED (Activity) NIC2 LED (Link) NIC2 LED (Activity) UID LED Power Fail LED 3.3V Ground Reset (Button) Ground Power (Button) Figure 5-5.
  • Page 65 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Unit ID LED (Front Panel) Unit ID LED Unit ID LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Status Connect a cable to the Unit ID connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 Pin# Definition State Definition to connect to the Unit ID LED on the UID Off chassis.
  • Page 66 SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Other Connectors Universal Serial Bus (USB) Front Panel USB (2.0) Header Pin Definitions Two (2) Universal Serial Bus 3.0 ports Pin # Definition Pin # Definition are located on the I/O back panel. There are also four (4) USB 2.0 ports...

  • Page 67: Chassis Intrusion

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup turn off both Indicators. These Unit ID LED indicators provide easy identification of the system unit when installed in a server cabinet for instance. Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions There are eight fan headers (Fan Pin# Definition 1~Fan 4 and Fan A~Fan D).
  • Page 68 SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual System Management Bus System Management Bus (JIPMB1) A System Management Bus header Pin# Definition for the IPMI slot is located at JIPMB1. Data Connect the appropriate cable here Ground to use the IPMB I2C connection on Clock your system.
  • Page 69 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup TPM Header Trusted Platform Module Header (JTPM1) Pin Definitions This header is used to connect a Pin # Definition Pin # Definition Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which LCLK is available from a third-party vendor. A LFRAME# No Pin TPM is a security device that supports...

  • Page 70: Jumper Settings

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T 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 connector. Pin 1 is identified with...
  • Page 71 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup LAN Port Enable/Disable (JPL1) LAN Enable Jumper Settings Jumper JPL1 enables or disables LAN Setting Definition Ports 1 and 2 on the motherboard. Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) See the table on the right for jumper Pins 2-3 Disabled set tings.

  • Page 72: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Manufacturer Mode Select Manufacturer Mode (JPME2) (JPME2) Jumper Settings Setting Definition Close this jumper to bypass SPI flash Pins 1-2 Normal (Default) security and force the system to use the Manufacturer Mode, which will Pins 2-3...

  • Page 73: 5-11 Sata Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Standby Power Standby PWR LED (LED2) The Standby Power LED is located LED Status at LED2 on the motherboard. When State Definition LED2 is on, it means that the AC System unplugged or power supply is switched power cable is connected and the power supply hard switch is on, Standby Power On...

  • Page 74: 5-12 Installing Software

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T 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 75: Superdoctor ® 5

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard 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 76: 5-13 Serverboard Battery

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual 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.

  • Page 77: 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 chassis. The only tool required is a Phillips screwdriver. Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis.

  • Page 78: Removing Power From The System

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-TF Series User's Manual • Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use. • For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard.

  • Page 79: Removing The Chassis Cover

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing the Chassis Cover You may need to remove the top cover to access the inside of the system for some of the procedures desccibed in this chapter. Removing the Chassis Cover: 1. Remove the screw securing the top cover to the chassis. 2.

  • Page 80: System Cooling

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-TF Series User's Manual System Cooling Eight sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans provide the cooling for the system. Each fan unit is actually made up of two fans joined back-to-back, which rotate in opposite directions. This counter-rotating action generates exceptional airflow and works to dampen vibration levels.

  • Page 81: System Fan Failure

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fan Failure Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via IPMI. If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed. Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same type and model (the system can continue to run with a failed fan). Maintaining System Fan Trays Some SC118G chassis may be configured with extra space to provide room for an optional additional fan tray, should additional cooling be required.
  • Page 82 SUPERSERVER 1018GR-TF Series User's Manual Replacing a System Fan 1. If not using BIOS to determine which fan has failed, open the top cover of the chassis while the system is running to locate the position of the failed fan. Never run the server for an extended period of time with the top cover open.

  • Page 83: Installing The Air Shroud

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing the Air Shroud Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The main chassis air shroud does not require screws to install. Note that each GPU card has its own air shroud. Installing the Air Shroud 1.

  • Page 84: Installing Expansion Cards

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-TF Series User's Manual Installing Expansion Cards The SC118G chassis includes slots for two double-width, high-end graphics processing units (GPUs), in the area shown below. Alternatively, these slots can house four full-height PCI-Express expansion cards. The chassis also supports one low profile PCI-E expansion card.
  • Page 85 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing Expansion Cards 1. Remove the riser card bracket from the chassis by unscrewing only those screws inidcated by the screwdriver icon as illustrated in Figure 6-8. 2. Lift the riser card bracket from the chassis. 3.

  • Page 86: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-TF Series User's Manual Drive Bay Installation/Removal The bays support hot-swap drives, so you do not need to power down the system or access the inside of the chassis to install or replace hard drives. . Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers.
  • Page 87 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing a Hard Drive into a Drive Carrier 1. Remove the dummy drive, which comes pre-installed in the drive carrier, by removing the screws securing the dummy drive to the carrier. Note that these screws cannot be reused on the actual 2.5" hard drive. Figure 6-10.

  • Page 88: Power Supply

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-TF Series User's Manual Power Supply The chassis includes a single 1400 watt power supply. This power supply has an auto-switching capability, which enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V - 240V input voltage. If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the unit.

  • Page 89: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the X10SRi-F. 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 90: How To Start The Setup Utility

    SuperServer 1018GR-T 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 91 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS 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> key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YYYY format.

  • Page 92: Advanced Setup Configurations

    SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 93: Power Configuration

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Bootup Num-Lock Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the Numlock key. The options are Off and On. Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs.

  • Page 94: Cpu Configuration

    SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual Watch Dog Function Select Enabled to allow the Watch Dog timer to reboot the system when it is inac- tive for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed.
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS • L3 Cache RAM • CPU1 Version • CPU2 Version Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable for Clock Spectrum support, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed.
  • Page 96 SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and reboot the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. DCU Streamer Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)

  • Page 97: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Advanced Power Management Configuration Power Technology Select Energy Efficient to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to custom- ize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings. The options are Disable, Energy Efficient, and Custom. Config TDP Select Enable to allow the user to configure the Thermal Design Power (TDP) settings for the system.

  • Page 98: Cpu T State Control

    SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual 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, and C6 (Retention) state. CPU C3 Report Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to the operating system.

  • Page 99: Chipset Configuration

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Chipset Configuration Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following sections 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 processor will always remain clear during electric tuning.

  • Page 100: Ioat Configuration

    SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual IIO1 PORT 3A Link Speed This item configures the link speed of a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Gen1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen2 (5GT/s), and Gen3 (8 GT/s). IOAT Configuration Enable I/OAT Select Enable to enable Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology), which signifi- cantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements and freeing the system resource for other tasks.

  • Page 101: Memory Configuration

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Configuration The following information will display: • Number of CPU • Number of IIO COD Enable (Available when the OS and the CPU support this feature) Select Enabled for Cluster-On-Die support to enhance system performance in cloud computing.

  • Page 102: Dimm Information

    SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual Socket Interleave Below 4GB Select Enabled for the memory above the 4G Address space to be split between two sockets. The options are Enable and Disable. A7 Mode Select Enabled to support A7 (Addressing) Mode to improve memory perfor- mance.

  • Page 103: South Bridge

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Memory Rank Sparing The options are One Rank, Two Rank, Three Rank, and Auto. Note: This item is exposed when Memory Rank Sparing is set to Enabled. Multi Rank Sparing This feature determines how many ranks to be spared. The options are One Rank, Two Rank, Three Ran and Auto.
  • Page 104 SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disable to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto.

  • Page 105: Sata Configuration

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS SATA Configuration  When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following items: SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 106 SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual SATA Port 0 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. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
  • Page 107 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS SATA 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. SATA 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 108 SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual Note: This item is exposed when Configuration sSATA is set to RAID. Select either SATA Controller or sSATA Controller option as a boot volume for WIndows Server 2012 R2 installation. Select BOTH for other Windows Editions.
  • Page 109 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Server ME (Management Engine) Configuration This feature displays the following system ME configuration settings. • General ME Configuration • Operational Firmware Version • Recovery Firmware Version • ME Firmware Features • ME Firmware Status #1 • ME Firmware Status #2 •...
  • Page 110 SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual PCI PERR/SERR Support Use this feature to enable or disable the runtime event for PCI errors. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address.
  • Page 111 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS RSC-R1UFF-E16 CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E x16 OPROM Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support to boot the computer using a de- vice installed on the slot specified by the user. The options are Disabled, Legacy and EFI. Note: Riser card names may differ in each system.

  • Page 112: Super Io Configuration

    SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual Ipv6 PXE Support Use this feature to enable Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the Ipv6 PXE Boot option. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PXE Boot Wait Time Use this feature to select the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot.

  • Page 113: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Serial Port 2 Configuration  Serial Port 2 Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Device Settings This item displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of a serial port specified by the user.
  • Page 114 SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Con- sole Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Char- acter Set.
  • Page 115 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled.
  • Page 116 SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8. Bits Per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection.
  • Page 117 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled. Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.
  • Page 118 SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirec- tion. Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII character set.

  • Page 119: Acpi Settings

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS ACPI Settings  Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) plat- form and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring.

  • Page 120: Trusted Computing

    SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is installed and detected by the BIOS) 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 support to enhance data integrity and network security.

  • Page 121: Iscsi Configuration

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration This feature displays the following TXT configuration setting. TXT (LT-SX) Support: This item indicates if the Intel TXT support is enabled or disabled. The default setting is Disabled. Intel TXT (LT-SX) Dependencies This feature displays the features that need to be enabled for the Intel Trusted Execution Technology to work properly in the system.

  • Page 122: Nic Configuration

    SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual Intel I350 Gigabit Network Connections These items display the following information on the Intel I350 LAN connections. NIC Configuration Link Speed Use this feature to change the link speed and duplex for the current port. The op- tions are AutoNeg, 10Mbps Half, 10Mbps Full, 100Mbps Half, and 100Mbps full.
  • Page 123 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Intel RSTe SATA Controller When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following items: Note: This item is exposed if the PCH controller is a C220 series controller, and the Launch Storage OpROM Policy item is set to UEFI only and the SATA Mode Selection is set to RAID with RSTe 3.7.

  • Page 124: Event Logs

    SuperServer 1018GR-T 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 125 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Select Yes for the BIOS to correct errors occurred in the PCI-E slots. The options are Yes and No. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase all error events in the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) log before an event logging is initialized at bootup.

  • Page 126: Ipmi

    SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual 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. IPMI Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.

  • Page 127: Bmc Network Configuration

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to determine what the BIOS should do when the sys- tem event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 128 SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). 7-40...

  • Page 129: Security Settings

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are Setup and Always.

  • Page 130: Boot Settings

    SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Setup Prompt Timeout Use this item to indicate the length of time (the number of seconds) for the BIOS to wait before rebooting the system when the setup activation key is pressed. Enter the value of 65535 (0xFFFF) for the BIOS to wait indefinitely.
  • Page 131 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS • Dual Boot Order #8 • Dual Boot Order #9 • Dual Boot Order #10 • Dual Boot Order #11 • Dual Boot Order #12 • Dual Boot Order #13 • Dual Boot Order #14 • Dual Boot Order #15 Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a new boot option to system boot priority features.
  • Page 132 SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual  Network Drive BBS Priorities • Legacy Boot Order #1 - This feature sets the system boot order of detected devices. The options are [the list of detected boot device(s)] and Disabled.  USB Key Drive BBS Priorities •...

  • Page 133: 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 to quit the BIOS setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 134 SuperServer 1018GR-T User’s Manual Save Options Save Changes When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save all changes made. This will not reset (reboot) the system. Discard Changes Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program.

  • Page 135: Appendix A Bios Post Error Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS POST Error 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 136 UPER ERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 137: Appendix B System Specifications

    Appendix B: System Specifications Appendix B System Specifications Processors One Intel E5-2600/1600 Series processor Note: Please refer to the Supermicro web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel C612 Express BIOS 128 Mb SPI AMI BIOS SM Flash BIOS Memory Capacity Eight DIMM slots support up to 256 GB RDIMM or 512 GB LRDIMM of DDR4 ECC memory at 1333/1600/2133 MHz.

  • Page 138: System Input Requirements

    SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T User's Manual Serverboard X10SRG-F (proprietary form factor) Dimensions: 7.71" x 16.64" (196 x 423 mm) Chassis SC118G-1K43BP (1U rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 30.6 in. (437 x 43 x 777 mm) System Cooling Eight sets of 4-cm counter-rotating cooling fans (fan speed controlled by IPMI)
  • Page 139 Appendix B: System Specifications (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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