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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0c...
  • 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

    Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    System Power ....................1-4 SAS/SATA Subsystem ..................1-4 Front Control Panel ..................1-4 I/O Backplane ....................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 5 Preface Installing the System into a Rack ..............2-4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ............2-4 Locking Tabs ....................2-5 Releasing the Inner Rail ................. 2-5 Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis ............2-6 Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack ............2-7 Standard Chassis Installation .................
  • Page 6 A+ SC828TQ+-R1K43LPB Server Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ................5-1 Precautions ..................... 5-1 Unpacking ....................... 5-1 Connecting Cables ..................5-2 Connecting Data Cables ................. 5-2 Connecting Power Cables ................5-2 Connecting the Control Panel ................. 5-2 I/O Ports ......................
  • Page 7 Preface SAS/SATA Drive Installation and Removal ............. 6-4 SAS/SATA Drive Backplane ................6-6 Slim DVD Drive Installation ................6-7 Power Supply ....................6-7 Power Supply Failure ..................6-7 Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ............6-7 Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction ...................... 7-1 Main Menu ......................
  • Page 8 A+ SC828TQ+-R1K43LPB Server Manual Notes viii...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    For support, email support@supermicro.com. Motherboard Features At the heart of the A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 is one H8QG7-LN4F quad processor motherboard based on the SR5690/SR5670/SP5100 chipset. Processors The H8QG7-LN4F supports four AMD Opteron 6000 series (Socket G34 type) processors. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported...

  • Page 10: Memory

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual Memory The H8QG7-LN4F has thirty-two (32) single/dual/tri/quad channel DIMM slots supporting up to 1 TB of DDR3-1333/1066/800 registered ECC or 256 GB of DDR3 Unbuffered ECC/non-ECC SDRAM. See Chapter 5 Section 6 for more details on installing memory into the system.

  • Page 11: 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

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual Server Chassis Features The 2042G-72RF4 server is housed by the SC828TQ+-R1K43LPB chassis. System Power The SC828 chassis features a redundant (two separate power modules) 1400W high-efficiency power supply with I C. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace a failed power supply without shutting down the system.

  • 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 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Choosing a Setup Location Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the 2042G-72RF4. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated.

  • Page 16: Warnings And Precautions

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual • 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 sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

  • Page 17: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera- ture 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 tempera- ture (Tmra).

  • Page 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 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 will differ slightly from the instructions provided.

  • Page 19: Locking Tabs

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Locking Tabs Each inner rail has a locking tab. This tab locks the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing.

  • Page 20: Installing The Inner Rails On The Chassis

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1. Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified. 2. Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail.

  • Page 21: Installing The Outer Rails On The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails L-min=676.00(26.61")(outer rail) 21D01 Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail. 2.

  • Page 22: Standard Chassis Installation

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual Standard Chassis Installation Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

  • Page 23: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 2042G-72RF4 in the rack, 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 1.

  • Page 24: Preparing To Power On

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual Preparing to Power On Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS drives and SAS backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the Drives •...

  • 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 houses power buttons and status monitoring lights • Status lights on externally accessable hard drives • Status lights for the power supply visible from the back of the chassis Figure 3-1.

  • Page 26: Control Panel Buttons

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual Control Panel Buttons There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button and a power on/off button. Power The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system.

  • Page 27: Information Led

    Chapter 3: System Interface Information LED Alerts operator of several states, as noted in the table below. Informational LED Status Description An overheat condition has occured. Continuously on and red (This may be caused by cable congestion.) Blinking red (1Hz) Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan.

  • Page 28: Power

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. SAS Drive Tray LEDs Each SAS drive tray has two LEDs: •...

  • Page 29: 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. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
  • Page 30 A+ Server 2042G-72RF4 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 Warning Statements for AC Systems . ٌ ‫ا ك ً ف حالة و ٌ يك أى تتسبب ف اصابة جسذ ة ٌ هذا الزهز ع ٌ خطز !تحذ ز‬ ‫قبل أى تعول عىل أي هعذات،يك عىل علن بالوخاطز ال ا ٌجوة عي الذوائز‬ ٍ...

  • Page 32: Installation Instructions

    A+ Server 2042G-72RF4 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...

  • 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

    A+ Server 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual ‫هذا املنتج يعتمد عىل معداث الحاميت مه الدوائ ر القصرية التي تم تثبيتها يف‬ ‫املبنى‬ 20A, 250V : ‫تأكد من أن تقييم الجهاز الوقايئ ليس أكرث من‬ 경고! 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에...
  • 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

    A+ Server 2042G-72RF4 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

    A+ Server 2042G-72RF4 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 . ‫تخصيص هذه انىحذة نترك ب ُها ف مناطق محظورة تم‬ ‫، م َ كن انىصىل إن منطقت محظورة فقط من خالل استخذاو أداة خاصت‬...
  • 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

    A+ Server 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual Redundant Power Supplies Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. 冗長電源装置 このユニッ トは複数の電源装置が接続されている場合があります。 ユニッ トの電源を切るためには、 すべての接続を取り外さなければなりません。 警告 此部件连接的电源可能不止一个，必须将所有电源断开才能停止给该部件供电。 警告 此裝置連接的電源可能不只一個，必須切斷所有電源才能停止對該裝置的供電。 Warnung Dieses Gerät kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben. Um sicherzustellen, dass der Einheit kein trom zugeführt wird, müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden.

  • Page 41: Backplane Voltage

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

  • Page 42: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    A+ Server 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual ‫מתח בפנל האחורי‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬ .‫העבודה‬ ‫هناك خطز مه التيار الكهزبايئ أوالطاقة املىجىدة عىل اللىحة‬ ‫عندما يكىن النظام يعمل كه حذ ر ا عند خدمة هذا الجهاس‬...

  • 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 .‫התקנת הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים‬ ‫تركيب املعدات الكهربائية يجب أن ميتثل للقىاويه املحلية والىطىية املتعلقة‬ ‫بالكهرباء‬...

  • Page 44: Hot Swap Fan Warning

    A+ Server 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual 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. ‫סילוק המוצר‬ !‫אזהרה‬ .‫סילוק סופי של מוצר זה חייב להיות בהתאם להנחיות וחוקי המדינה‬...
  • Page 45 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Gefährlich Bewegende Teile. Von den bewegenden Lüfterblätter fern halten. 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! Riesgo de piezas móviles.

  • Page 46: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    Verbindungskabeln, Stromkabeln und/oder Adapater, die Ihre örtlichen Sicherheitsstandards einhalten. Der Gebrauch von anderen Kabeln und Adapter können Fehlfunktionen oder Feuer verursachen. Die Richtlinien untersagen das Nutzen von UL oder CAS zertifizierten Kabeln (mit UL/CSA gekennzeichnet), an Geräten oder Produkten die nicht mit Supermicro gekennzeichnet sind. 4-18...
  • Page 47 ‫ -בכבלים המוסמכים ב‬UL ‫-או ב‬CSA (‫( כאשר מופיע עליהם קוד של‬UL/CSA ‫עבור‬ ‫ כל מוצר חשמלי אחר, אלא רק במוצר אשר הותאם ע"י‬Supermicro ‫.בלבד‬ ‫عند تركيب املنتج، قم باستخدام التوصيالت املتوفرة أو املحددة أو قم ب رش اء الكابالت الكهربائية ومحوالت التيار‬...
  • Page 48 Het gebruik van niet geschikte Kabels en/of Adapters kan een storing of brand veroorzaken. Wetgeving voor Elektrische apparatuur en Materiaalveiligheid verbied het gebruik van UL of CSA -gecertificeerde Kabels (met UL/CSA in de code) voor elke andere toepassing dan de door Supermicro hiervoor beoogde Producten. 4-20...

  • Page 49: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup The H8QG7-LN4F serverboard comes installed. This chapter describes procedures for installation of processors and heatsinks, memory, and extension (add-on) cards. Serverboard cables, jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included for your reference.

  • Page 50: Connecting Cables

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Connecting Cables Necessary cables 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 Serverboard Setup Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins 20 19 Ground No Connection Power LED 3.3V HDD LED FP UID Switch/3.3VSB NIC1 (Link) LED NIC1 (Activity) LED NIC2 (Link) LED NIC2 (Activity) LED OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LED Blue_LED_Cathode (UID)/5V SB Power Fail LED 3.3V...

  • Page 52: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    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. Installing the Processors 1. Begin by removing the cover plate that protects the CPU.
  • Page 53 CPU(s). Note: see Chapter 6 for details on installing the air shroud. Caution: Supermicro recommends that you utilize a Processor Installation/Removal tool to install or remore the processor from the serverboard without causing the processor or serverboard damage.

  • Page 54: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink directly on top of the CPU so that the heat sink screws are aligned with the mounting holes on the back plate.

  • Page 55: Installing Memory

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing Memory Caution: Exercise extreme caution when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing Memory 1. Insert each memory module vertically into its slot, paying attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the module incorrectly (see Figure 2-1).
  • Page 56 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Figure 5-4. Installing DIMM into Slot To Install: Insert Notch Notch module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Front View Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom. Note: Notch should align with...

  • Page 57: Dimm Module Population Configuration

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup DIMM Module Population Configuration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation: Per Channel DIMM Populations Options DIMM Type DIMM A DIMM B Max. MHz, Max. MHz, Max. GB/ 1.5V DIMMs 1.35V DIMMs Channel SR or DR...

  • Page 58: Serverboard Details

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Serverboard Details H8QG7-LN4F Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-8) JI2C1/JI2C2 I2C to PCI-E Slot Enable/Disable Pin 2-3 (Disabled) JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
  • Page 59 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connector Description COM1 COM1 Serial Header FAN 1-9 Chassis/CPU Fan Headers IPMI LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN Port Speaker Header Front Panel Connector NIC3/NIC4 (LAN3/4) LED Connectors JIPMB1 System Management Bus Header (SMBus) Chassis Intrusion Header JOH1 Overheat Warning Header JPI2C1...
  • Page 60 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Figure 5-5. H8QG7-LN4F Layout (not drawn to scale) FAN9 FAN8 FAN7 UID/LE1 /CPU1 /CPU3 Intel I350 CPU1 CPU3 BATTERY SP5100 SR5690 CPU2 CPU4 SR5670 2208 SAS2 JPW4 JPW3 JPW2 JPW1 SPEAKER Notes: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.

  • Page 61: 5-7 Connector Definitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-7 Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions Power Connectors Pin# Definition Pin # Definition A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1) +3.3V +3.3V and three 8-pin CPU PWR connectors -12V +3.3V (JPW2/JPW3/JPW4) on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS PS_ON 12V specification.
  • Page 62 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Power Fail LED PWR Fail LED Pin Definitions The Power Fail LED connection is located on (JF1) pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the Pin# Definition right for pin definitions. 3.3V...
  • Page 63 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup HDD/FP UID Switch HDD/UID Switch Pin Defi nitions The HDD/UID Switch connections are (JF1) located on pins 13/14 of JF1. Attach a hard- Pin# Definition drive LED cable to display HDD or SATA UID Signal/3.3V activities. This connection can also be used HDD Active as a front panel UID (Unit Identifier) switch.
  • Page 64 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Universal Serial Bus Ports Universal Serial Bus Ports Pin Definitions (USB 0/1, Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 2.0) USB6) are located beside the Keyboard and Mouse USB0/1 USB6 PS2 ports (USB0/1). One additional Type A Pin # Definition Pin # Definition port (USB6) is included on the motherboard.
  • Page 65 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Ports Definitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are Pin# Definition Pin# Definition located next to the Back Panel USB Ports 0/1 KB Data Mouse Data on the motherboard.

  • Page 66: Chassis Intrusion

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Unit Identifier Button UID Button Pin Definitions There is a Unit Identifier (UID) button on the Pin# Definition rear I/O of the board. There is also another Ground UID button located on the control panel. Ground When you push either UID button, both...
  • Page 67 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power SMB (I Power SMB I Pin Definitions The Power System Management Bus (I (JPI2C1) connector (JPI2C1) monitors the power Pin# Definition suppply, fan and system temperatures. See Clock the table on the right for pin definitions. Data PWR Fail Ground...
  • Page 68 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL SAS Battery Backup Connector SAS Battery Backup Connector Pin Definitions (JS3) A SAS battery backup connector (JS3) Pin# Definition Pin# Definition provides power backup support for cache INPLACE2 INPLACE1 data of onboard SAS devices during a power...

  • Page 69: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Jumper Settings Connector Pins Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, Jumper jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Setting of the connector.
  • Page 70 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL I2C to PCI-Express Slot C to PCI-Express Slot Jumper Settings C1/JI C2 allows you to enable the I C bus C1/JI to communicate with the PCI-Express slot. Jumper Setting Definition For the jumpers to work properly, please set...

  • Page 71: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup BMC Jumper BMC Jumper Enable (JPB1) Jumper Settings JPB1 is used to enable or disable theBMC Jumper Setting Definition (Baseboard Management Control) Chip and Pins 1-2 Enabled (default) the onboard IPMI connection.This jumper is Pins 2-3 Disabled used together with the IPMI settings in the BIOS.

  • Page 72: Sas And Sata Drive Connections

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL IPMI LED IPMI LED (DP1) The serverboard contains an IPMI LED State System Status (DP1) located near the corner above the Active connection PCI-E slots. When this LED is lit, it means a No connection connection is active for the built-in IPMI on the serverboard.

  • Page 73: 5-11 Enabling Sata Raid

    OS installation. Building a Driver Diskette You must first build a driver diskette from Supermicro drivers for your system. Drivers can be found at ftp://ftp.supermicro.com. (You will have to create this disk on a computer that is already running and with the OS installed.) Note: Window’s Vista, Windows 2008 or later Windows OS systems can use a USB...

  • Page 74: Enabling Sata Raid In The Bios

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS Before installing the Windows operating system, you must change some settings in the BIOS. Boot up the system and hit the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup Utlility. After the setup utility loads, 1.
  • Page 75 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-7. DotHill RAID Utility Program Screen Figure 5-8. Adaptec RAID Utility Program Screen Using the DotHill and Adaptec RAID Utility The RAID Utility program allows you to define the drives you want to include in the RAID array and the mode and type of RAID.

  • Page 76: Installing The Raid Driver During Os Installation

    6. Highlight the first “Adaptec RAID” driver shown and press the <Enter> key to install it. 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.
  • Page 77 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-9. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item. Click the computer icons to the right of these items to install each item (from top to the bottom) one at a time.

  • Page 78: Superdoctor Iii

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Figure 5-10. SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen (Health Information) Figure 5-11. SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User’s Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/...

  • Page 79: 5-13 Serverboard Battery

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-13 Serverboard Battery Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 5-12). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032).
  • Page 80 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Notes 5-32...

  • Page 81: 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 SC828TQ+-R1K43LPB chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered.

  • Page 82: Control Panel

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views Control Panel Power Supplies (2) SAS/SATA Drives (6) Keyboard/ IPMI LAN 4 Low-Profile PCI Slots Mouse Ports Port Ethernet Ports Port Ports Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications.

  • Page 83: System Fan Failure

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-2. Removing System Cooling Fans System Fan Failure Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via a BIOS setting. If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan fail LED on the control panel will turn on.

  • Page 84: Sas/Sata Drive Installation And Removal

    Important: Regardless of how many SAS/SATA hard drives are installed, all drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper airflow. 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 at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/storage/SAS-CompList.
  • Page 85 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Removing a SAS/SATA Drive Carrier Handle Release button Mounting a SAS/SATA drive in a drive carrier 1. Install a drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier. 2.

  • Page 86: Sas/Sata Drive Backplane

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual SAS/SATA Drive Backplane The SAS/SATA drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus termination. A RAID controller can be used with the backplane to provide data security. The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot- swap capability of the SAS/SATA drives.

  • Page 87: Slim Dvd Drive Installation

    The PWR Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). The power supply units have a hot-swap capability, meaning you can replace the failed unit without powering down the system.
  • Page 88 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 User's Manual Figure 6-6. Removing a Power Supply Module Removing the power supply 1. First unplug the power cord from the failed power supply module. The top/ bottom power socket corresponds to the top/bottom power module. 2. Depress the locking tab on the power supply module.

  • Page 89: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8QG7-LN4F serverboard. The AMI BIOS is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.

  • Page 90: Main Menu

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Main Menu When you first enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main Menu screen. You can always return to the Main Menu by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen with the arrow keys.

  • Page 91: Advanced Settings Menu

    Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Settings Menu  Boot Features Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for the system to boot up. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot If Disabled, normal POST messages will be displayed on boot-up.
  • Page 92 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Watch Dog Timer This sets the Watch Dog Timer. Options include Enabled or Disabled. Resume On RTC Alarm This Disables or Enables the RTC Alarm to generate a wake event for S4/ S5 or Legacy Soft Off.

  • Page 93: Advanced Chipset Control

    Chapter 7: BIOS HPC Mode This setting Enables or Disables support for P-state HPC Mode. CPB Mode This setting specifies the method of core performance boost enablement to either Auto or Disabled. CPU DownCore Mode This option sets the CPU DownCore Mode for your system. If you change this option then a cold reset is required.
  • Page 94 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Channel Interleaving This option allows you to enable Channel Interleaving in the system. The options are Auto and Disabled. CS Sparing Enable This option will reserve a spare memory rank in each node when enabled.
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: BIOS IOMMU This setting is used to disable or set the GART size in systems without AGP. Options include Enabled and Disabled. LRDIMM Enhancement Tis setting Enables or Disables LRDIMM enhancement for your system. Memory Performance Mode This sets Memory Performance Mode to either Enabled or Disabled. Memory Timing Parameters This selects the which node's timing parameters to display.
  • Page 96 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL  IDE/SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Channel This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the OnChip SATA channel. OnChip SATA Type Use this setting to set the OnChip SATA type. Options include Native IDE, RAID, AHCI and Legacy IDE.
  • Page 97 Chapter 7: BIOS Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow BIOS to use PIO mode 0, which has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow BIOS to use PIO mode 1, which has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs.
  • Page 98 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL PCI Latency Timer This option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. Select a value to set the PCI latency in PCI clock cycles. Options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248.
  • Page 99 Chapter 7: BIOS becomes unavailable. Select "3F8/IRQ4" to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address. Options include Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4 and 2E8/IRQ3 Serial 2 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of serial port 2.
  • Page 100 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Allows you to Enable or Disable VT-UTF8 combination key support for ANSI/ VT100 terminals. Sredir Memory Display Delay Use this setting to set the delay in seconds to display memory information.
  • Page 101 Chapter 7: BIOS Early Alarm is enabled when the Tctl value = 65, and is disabled when the Tctl value drops from 65 to 62. Default Alarm (default setting) is enabled when the Tctl value = 70, and is disabled when the Tctl value drops from 70 to 67. When COA (either Early or Default Alarm) is enabled, the following actions are required to be executed: •...

  • Page 102: View Bmc System Event Log

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL ACPI APIC Support Determines whether to include the ACPI APIC table pointer in the RSDT pointer list. The available options are Enabled and Disabled. Headless Mode Use this setting to enable or disable headless operation mode through ACPI.

  • Page 103: Subnet Mask

    Chapter 7: BIOS  IP Address In the field provided here enter the IP address in the hex form of xx.xx.xx.xx. xx.xx with xx in hex form only. The current IP address in the BMC is shown.  Subnet Mask In the field provided here enter the Subnet address in the decimal form of xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx with xxx having a value of less than 256 and in decimal form only.

  • Page 104: Security Settings Menu

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Security Settings Menu AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Change Supervisor Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then type in the password.

  • Page 105: Usb Drives

    Chapter 7: BIOS  CD/DVD Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from the list of available CD/ DVD drives. A device that is in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.  USB Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from the list of available USB drives.

  • Page 106: Exit Menu

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Exit Menu Select the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect.

  • Page 107: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 108 A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Notes...

  • Page 109: Appendix B System Specifications

    Appendix B: System Specifications Appendix B System Specifications Processors Quad AMD Opteron 6000 series (AMD Socket G34 type) processors Note: please refer to our website for details on supported processors. Chipset One AMD SR5690 chipset, one AMD SR5670 chipset and one SP5100 Southbridge chipset BIOS 16 Mb AMI BIOS®...

  • Page 110: System Cooling

    A+ SERVER 2042G-72RF4 USER'S MANUAL Motherboard H8QG7-LN4F (proprietary SWTX form factor) Dimensions: (LxW) 13" x 16.48" (330 x 419 mm) Chassis SC748TQ-R1K43B (4U rackmount) Dimensions (both): (WxHxD) 17.2 x 7 x 25.5 in. (437 x 178 x 648 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 85 lbs.

  • Page 111: Regulatory Compliance

    Appendix B: System Specifications Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3- 3, CISPR 22 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 Compliant, UL or CSA Listed (USA and Canada), CE Marking (Europe) California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials:...
  • Page 112 Notes (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 communication 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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