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  • Page 1 UPER ® UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • 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. 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

    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 8016B-TLF. In- stallation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 8016B-TLF is a high-end quad processor server based on the SC818A-1400B 1U rackmount server chassis and the Super X8QBE-LF serverboard.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8QBE-LF serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the serverboard.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Server Chassis Features ................1-4 System Power ....................1-4 SATA Subsystem ..................... 1-4 Front Control Panel ..................1-4 Cooling System ....................1-4 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-5 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview ......................2-1 Unpacking the System ..................2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................2-1 Choosing a Setup Location ................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Preparing to Power On ................... 2-9 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-1 Reset ....................... 3-1 Power ......................3-1 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-2 Overheat/Fan Fail ................... 3-2 NIC2 ........................ 3-2 NIC1 ........................ 3-2 HDD .........................
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual 5-13 Installing Software ..................5-25 Supero Doctor III ................... 5-26 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Control Panel ....................6-2 System Fans ....................6-3 System Fan Failure ..................6-3 Replacing System Fans ..................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    SC818A-1400B 1U server chassis and the X8QBE-LF quad Intel processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the SuperServer 8016B-TLF (www.supermicro. com). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the SuperServer 8016B-TLF, as listed below: •...

  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 8016B-TLF lies the X8QBE-LF, a quad processor serverboard based on the Intel 7500/ICH10R chipset. Below are the main features of the X8QBE-LF. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

  • Page 11: Other Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Other Features Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni- tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue. Figure 1-1. Intel 7500 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram.

  • Page 12: Server Chassis Features

    Front Control Panel The control panel on the SuperServer 8016B-TLF provides you with system monitor- ing and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button are also included.

  • Page 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) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 14 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 8016B-TLF 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 processors and memory preinstalled.

  • Page 16: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location • 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 of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing. •...

  • Page 17: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation • Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touch- ing them. • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-...

  • Page 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 8016B-TLF into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6.

  • Page 19: Installing The Outer Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rails Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail.

  • Page 20: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.

  • Page 21: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 8016B-TLF in the rack, you will need to open the top cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the inside of the System (see Figure 2-4) First, release the retention screws that secure the system to the rack.
  • Page 22 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Figure 2-4. Accessing the Inside of the System...

  • Page 23: Preparing To Power On

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Preparing to Power On Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives and backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the Drives All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD- ROM and fl...
  • Page 24 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Notes 2-10...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 System Interface

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

  • Page 26: Control Panel Leds

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC818A-1400B chassis has fi ve LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.

  • Page 27: Power

    Chapter 3: System Interface Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. Drive Carrier LEDs • Green: Each drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green LED (on the front of the drive carrier) indicates drive activity.
  • Page 28 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 System Safety

    System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 8016B-TLF from damage: • Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet.

  • Page 30: General Safety Precautions

    General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: • Keep the area around the SuperServer 8016B-TLF clean and free of clutter. • The 8016B-TLF weighs approximately 43 lbs. (19.5 kg) when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight.

  • Page 31: Esd Precautions

    Chapter 4: System Safety • After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made. ESD Precautions Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic com ponents and printed circuit boards.

  • Page 32: Operating Precautions

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 8016B- TLF is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X8QBE-LF 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 34: Unpacking

    The X8QBE-LF requires a chassis big enough to support a 16.8" x 16" serverboard, such as Supermicro's SC818A-1400B. Make sure that the I/O ports on the serverboard align properly with their respective holes in the I/O shield at the back of the chassis.

  • Page 35: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connecting Cables Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. 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 care- fully routed to prevent them from blocking the fl...

  • Page 36: I/O Ports

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Ground 3.3 V FP PWRLED HDD LED ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby NIC1 Link LED NIC1 Activity LED NIC2 Activity LED NIC2 Link LED Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/ Red+ (Blue LED Cathode) PWR FaiL/UID LED) Power Fail LED 3.3V Reset...

  • Page 37: Installing The Processor And Heatsink

    CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support. Installation Procedure Press the socket clip to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position.
  • Page 38 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Warning: Make sure you lift the lever completely when installing the CPU; otherwise, damage to the socket or CPU may occur. Align the CPU key (a semi-circle cutout) against the socket key, which is the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket.
  • Page 39 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installation and Removal of the Heat Sink Installing the Heat Sink If not already applied, apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heat sink. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.

  • Page 40: Memory Support

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The X8QBE-LF supports up to 1 TB of registered ECC DDR3-1066/978/800 memory in 32 DIMM slots. Use memory modules of the same type, speed, timing and same on a serverboard.
  • Page 41 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Processor & Memory Module Population Confi guration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation. Memory Confi guration for X8QB6/E-LF Mode P1~P4- P1~P4- P1~P4- P1~P4- P1~P4- P1~P4- P1~P4- P1~P4- DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM...
  • Page 42 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual 3 CPUs (P1-) 1A-3A (2 DIMMs) (CPU1+CPU2+CPU3) (P1-) 1A-3A, 2A-4A (4 DIMMs) (P1-) 1A-3A, 2A-4A, 1B-2B, 3B-4B (8 DIMMs) (P1-) 1A-1B, 3A-3B (2 DIMMs) (P1-) 1A-1B-2A, 3A-3B-4A (6 DIMMs) (P1-) 2A-4A (2 DIMMs) (P1-) 2A-2B, 4A-4B (4 DIMMs) (P1-) 1A-2B-2A, 3A-4B-4A (6 DIMMs) (P2-) 1A-3A (2 DIMMs) (P2-) 1A-3A, 2A-4A (4 DIMMs)

  • Page 43: Notes And Restrictions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup RDIMM Support DIMM Slots DIMMs RDIMM Type POR Speeds (in Ranks per DIMM per DDR Populated (RDIMM: Reg.= MHz) (Any Combination) Channel per DDR Registered) Channel Reg. ECC DDR3 800,978, 1066 SR, DR, or QR Reg.

  • Page 44: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. X8QBE-LF Layout (not drawn to scale) COM1 JVGA1 UID-LED FAN10 LAN1 USB0/1 BMC_HB LED26 (Lower) JUIDB1 UID-SW FAN9 FAN8 JPRST1 CTRL IPMI_LAN LAN2 (Upper) Speaker Intel ICH10R BIOS X8QBE-LF Rev. 2.0 Intel COM2 CPU1...

  • Page 45: X8Qbe-Lf Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X8QBE-LF Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JPME1 (Manufacture Mode Select) Off (Normal) JPME2 (ME Recovery) Off (Normal) JBT1 Clear CMOS See Section 5-10 JPB1 BMC Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enabled Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 GLAN1/GLAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

  • Page 46: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Main ATX Power Supply +3.3V +3.3V Connector -12V +3.3V The primary power supply connector (JPWR3) meets the SSI EPS 24-pin PS_ON specifi...
  • Page 47 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Overheat/Fan/Pwr Fail/UID LED OH/Fan Fail/ Pwr Fail/UID LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Connect an LED to pins 7 and 8 of Pin# Defi nition JF1 to use the Overheat/Fan Fail/ Red + (Blue LED Cathode) Power Fail/UID LED functions.
  • Page 48 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Power On LED The Power On LED connector is lo- Power LED cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 (use Pin Defi nitions (JF1) JLED for a 3-pin connector). This Pin# Defi nition connection is used to provide LED 3.3V indication of power being supplied to Control...
  • Page 49 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Wake-On-Ring The Wake-On-Ring header is des- ignated JWOR. This function allows Wake-On-Ring Pin Defi nitions your computer to receive and be Pin# Defi nition "awakened" by an incoming call when Ground (Black) in the suspend state. See the table on Wake-up the right for pin defi...
  • Page 50 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Overheat LED/Fan Fail OH/Fan Fail LED Overheat LED The JOH1 header is used to connect States Pin Defi nitions an LED to provide warning of chassis State Message Pin# Defi nition overheating. This LED will blink to in- Solid Overheat 5vDC...
  • Page 51 Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our Website @ http://www. supermicro.com. 5-19...

  • Page 52: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used Connector to choose between optional settings. Pins Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the con- nector.
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup VGA Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPG1) JPG1 allows you to enable or disable Jumper Setting Defi nition the VGA port. The default position is on Pins 1-2 Enabled pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the Pins 2-3 Disabled table on the right for jumper settings.
  • Page 54 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual BMC Enable Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable BMC Enable Jumper Settings the embedded WPCM 450 BMC Jumper Setting Defi nition (Baseboard Management) Controller Pins 1-2 BMC Enable to provide IPMI 2.O/KVM support on Pins 2-3 Normal (Default) the motherboard.

  • Page 55: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 Onboard Indicators GLAN1/2 LEDs GLAN1/2 LED The Ethernet ports located on the I/O (Connection Speed Indicator) backpanel have two LEDs. On each LED Color Defi nition port, one LED indicates activity while NC or 10 Mb/s the other LED may be green, amber Green 100 Mb/s...

  • Page 56: 5-12 Sata Ports

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Standby Power LED Stannby PWR LED A standby power LED is located at LED LED Color Defi nition 8 on the serverboard. When this LED System Off (PWR cable is lit, the system is on. Be sure to turn not connected) off the system and unplug the power Green...

  • Page 57: 5-13 Installing Software

    5-13 Installing Software After the hardware has been installed, you should fi rst install the operating system and then the drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme fi...

  • Page 58: Supero Doctor Iii

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 59 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at: ftp://ftp. supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download the SDIII User's Guide at: <http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf>. For Linux, we will recommend using Supero Doctor II.
  • Page 60 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Notes 5-28...

  • Page 61: 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 mainte- nance on the SC818A-1400B 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 62: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim DVD-ROM Drive System LEDs Control Panel SATA Drive Bays System Reset Main Power Power Supply Module VGA Port Dedicated IPMI LAN Port PCI Expansion Slot (w/ riser card) COM1 Port USB Ports Ethernet Ports...

  • Page 63: System Fans

    Installing a Fan Replace the failed fan with an identical 4-cm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro: p/n FAN-0101L4). Push the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while mak- ing sure the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans.

  • Page 64: Drive Bay Installation

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Figure 6-2. System Cooling Fans Note: the serverboard shown may or may not be the same as in your system. Drive Bay Installation Removing the Front Bezel If your system has a front bezel (optional) attached to the chassis, you must fi rst remove it to gain access to the drive bays.

  • Page 65: Accessing The Drive Bays

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Removing the Front Bezel 1. Unlock 2. Press release knob 3. Remove bezel assembly Accessing the Drive Bays SATA Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SATA drives. Proceed to the next section for instructions.

  • Page 66: Sata Drive Installation

    Secure the drive to the carrier with six screws, as shown in Figure 6-4. Figure 6-4. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro Web site at http://www.supermicro.com/ products/nfo/fi les/storage/SAS-1-CompList-110909.pdf Important: Regardless of how many hard drives are installed, all drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper airfl...

  • Page 67: Installing/Removing Sata Drives

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing/removing SATA Drives The drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These hard drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. Then swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-5).

  • Page 68: Dvd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM and fl oppy drive bays. The 8016B-TLF accomodates only slim-line DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim-line DVD-ROM drive in the 8016B-TLF server.

  • Page 69: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The SuperServer 8016B-TLF has a single 1400 watt power supply, which is auto- switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off.
  • Page 70 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Figure 6-6. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply Note: the serverboard shown may or may not be the same as in your system. 6-10...

  • Page 71: 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: AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys."...

  • Page 72: Starting The Setup Utility

    Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. 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 73 <Enter>. Press the <Tab> key to move between fi elds. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.) Supermicro X8QBE-LF • BIOS Version : This item displays the BIOS vision used in your system.

  • Page 74: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Settings and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Be sure to select the correct setting for each item in this section. A wrong setting selected may cause the system to malfunction. Boot Features Quick Boot If enabled, this feature will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed...

  • Page 75: Processor And Clock Options

    Chapter 7: BIOS PS/2 Mouse Support Select Enabled to enable PS/2 Mouse support. Select Auto to enable the onboard PS/2 mouse when a PS/2 mouse is detected. The options are Enable, Disabled, and Auto. Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed when an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU) If this feature is set to Disabled, the CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS Intel® HT (Hyper-Threading) Technology (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to use Intel Hyper-Threading Technology which will allow the CPU to run multiple threads per CPU core and perform multiple tasks at the same time. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 78: Advanced Chipset Control

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual C3 Auto Demotion If this feature is set to Enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 re- quests to C3 based on un-core auto-demote information. The options are Disabled and Enabled. ACPI T State When this feature is enabled, CPU Throttling state will be reported in the ACPI (Advanced Confi...
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS CRC Mode Use this feature to select the QPI CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) mode, which will determine how often the raw computer data stored in a network or a hard disk device is checked for CRC. The options are 8Bit CRC and 16Bit Rolling CRC. QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Links Speed Use this feature to set the data transfer speed for QPI Link connections.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Mirroring Mirroring support allows data stored in one location to be copied into another location for data redundancy and security. The options are listed below: • No Mirroring (Mirroring Disabled), • Intra-Socket Mirrored Nx1 to Nx3 (Memory Controller 1 to Memory Controller 3 of the same DIMM socket), •...
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS Hemisphere Mode This feature is used to set the memory hemisphere mode. Select Enabled to prevent CPU's cache agent 1 from accessing cache agent 2 in an effort to reduce memory latency and maximize performance. This setting requires that both DIMM modules and DRAM sizes are confi...
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual and Maximum supported. Extended Tag Field Select Enabled to use the 8-bit Tag fi eld of a device as a requester. The options are Auto, Disabled and Enabled. No Snoop If this feature is set to Enabled, No_Snoop option for a PCI-Express device will be enabled.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS Ports, 10 USB Ports, and 12 USB Ports. (If this item is set to Enabled, USB 2.0 Controller will be enabled.) USB Port Confi guration This feature is used to confi gure USB port settings. The Options are: 6x6 USB Ports and 8x4 USB Ports.
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual PCIE Ports Confi guration PCIE Port 0 ~ PCIE Port 4 This feature is used to confi gure PCI-E port settings. Select Auto to allow a speci- fi ed PCIE port to be enabled if a PCIE device is detected. The settings are Auto, Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS SATA#2 Confi guration (Available when the option-IDE is selected.) Select Enhanced to set SATA#2 to Native SATA mode. The options are Disabled and Enhanced. Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master, and Fourth IDE Master These settings allow the user to set the parameters for the slots indicated above.
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Select 3 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 11.1 MB/s. Select 4 to allow AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 4. It has a data transfer bandwidth of 32-Bits.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS Select UDMA6 to allow BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 6. It has a data transfer rate of 133 MB/s. The options are Auto, SWDMAn, MWDMAn, and UDMAn. S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending hard disk drive failures.
  • Page 88 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual SR-IOV Supported Single Root I/O Virtualization is an industry-standard mechanism that allows devices to be shared simultaneously among several virtual machines. SR-IOV is capable of partitioning a PCI device into several virtual interfaces in order to share the re- sources of a PCI Express (PCIe) device under a virtual environment.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS Serial Port2 Select Select SOL for Serial Port 2 to be used for SOL (Serial-Over-LAN). Select COM to use Serial Port 2 for onboard COM2 connection. The options are SOL and COM. USB Confi guration This feature allows the user to confi gure USB settings for the motherboard. Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices.
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Advanced ACPI Confi guration This feature allows the user to confi gure Advanced ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface) settings. ACPI Version Features Use this feature to select the ACPI version to be used in the system. The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0.
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS High Precise Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Precise Event Timer (HPET) to produce periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchro- nizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embed- ded in the CPU.
  • Page 92 ‘Temperature Tolerance’ is, and not the other way around. This results in better CPU thermal management. Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor (Low, Medium and High). This makes it easier for the user to understand the CPU’s temperature status, rather than by just simply...
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: BIOS Medium – The processor is running warmer. This is a ‘precautionary’ level and generally means that there may be factors contributing to this condition, but the CPU is still within its normal operating state and below the CPU ‘Temperature Tolerance’. The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as confi...
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Voltage Monitoring CPU1 Vcore, CPU2 Vcore, CPU3 Vcore, CPU4 Vcore, +1.0V, +1.2V, +1.8V, +1.1VSB, +12V, VDIMM, 3.3V V, 3.3VSB, Battery Voltage, and IOPV12. IPMI Confi guration Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators uses to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole.
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: BIOS Clear BMC System Event Log Clear BMC System Log now Select OK and press <Enter> to clear the BMC system log immediately. Select Cancel to keep the BMC System log. The options are OK and Cancel. Caution: Any cleared information is unrecoverable. Make absolutely sure that you will no longer need any data stored in the log before clearing the BMC Event Log.

  • Page 96: Gateway Address

    UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Current IP Address in BMC The BIOS will automatically enter the current IP address in BMC for this machine; however it may be overwritten. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. MAC Address Confi...
  • Page 97 Chapter 7: BIOS Current IP Address in BMC The BIOS will automatically enter the current IP address in BMC for this machine; however it may be overwritten. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Remote Access Confi...
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Sredir Memory Display Delay This feature defi nes the length of time in seconds to display memory information. The options are No Delay, Delay 1 Sec, Delay 2 Sec, and Delay 4 Sec. Trusted Computing (Optional) TCG/TPM Support Select Yes on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to enable TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2)/TPM support to improve data integrity and network security.

  • Page 99: Boot Confi Guration

    Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Confi guration Use this feature to confi gure boot settings. Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled.
  • Page 100 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Supervisor Password This item indicates if a Supervisor password has been entered for the system. "Not Installed" means a Supervisor password has not been used. User Password This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system. "Not In- stalled"...

  • Page 101: Exit Options

    Chapter 7: BIOS 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. The options are Setup and Always. Boot Sector Virus Protection If this item is enabled, AMI BIOS displays a warning if any program (or virus) issues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive.
  • Page 102 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Then, select OK to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically load Optimal De- faults to the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance but may not work best for all computer applications.

  • Page 103: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Error 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 104 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 105: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    Appendix B: System Specifi cations Appendix B System Specifi cations Processors Four Intel E7-4800/7500 Series processors in LGA1567 sockets Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel 7500/ICH10R BIOS ® 64 Mb SPI AMI BIOS SM Flash BIOS Memory Capacity Thirty-two DIMM slots supporting up to 1 TB of registered ECC DDR3-1066/978/800...
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 43 lbs. (19.5 kg.) System Cooling Seven paired sets of 4-cm counter-rotating cooling fans (fan speed controlled by BIOS setting) System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100 - 240V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 11.5 - 5.5A max Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply...
  • Page 107 Appendix B: System Specifi cations Notes...
  • Page 108 ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signifi...

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