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  • Page 1 UPER ® FatTwin F517H6-FT 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

    It provides information for the installation and use of the FatTwin™ F517H6-FT. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The FatTwin F517H6-FT is a high-end server based on the F414IS-R1K62B 4U rackmount chassis and a single processor X9SCFF-F serverboard. It has four serverboard nodes each with an IPMI LAN port and twelve (12) 3.5"...
  • Page 4 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the F414IS-R1K62B server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfi guring SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.
  • Page 5 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 Serial ATA ....................... 1-2 SAS ......................... 1-3 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-3 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................1-3 Graphics Controller ..................1-3 Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller ...............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Choosing a Setup Location ................2-2 Rack Precautions .................... 2-2 Server Precautions ..................2-2 Rack Mounting Considerations ............... 2-3 Ambient Operating Temperature ..............2-3 Reduced Airfl ow ..................2-3 Mechanical Loading ................... 2-3 Circuit Overloading ..................2-3 Reliable Ground ..................
  • Page 8 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup Handling the Motherboard ................5-1 Precautions ..................... 5-1 Unpacking ....................... 5-1 Connecting Cables ..................5-2 Connecting SATA Power Cables ..............5-2 Connecting Data Cables ................. 5-2 Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports ............5-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation..............
  • Page 9 Table of Contents 6-10 Installing the Motherboard ................6-11 Compatible Motherboards ................6-11 Permanent and Optional Standoffs ..............6-11 6-11 Installing Expansion Cards ................6-13 PCI-E Slot Setup ................... 6-13 Installing a Low-Profi le Expansion Card ............6-14 Installation Complete ..................6-15 6-12 Replacing Exhaust Fans ................
  • Page 10 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The FatTwin F517H6-FT is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the F414IS-R1K62B 4U server chassis and the X9SCFF-F single processor serverboard in four hot-swap nodes. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the system (www.

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    Serverboard Features At the heart of the FatTwin F517H6-FT lies the X9SCFF-F, a single processor serverboard based on the Intel® C204 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. One of these serverboards is mounted in each node of the F414IS-R1K62B chassis.

  • Page 13: Sas

    RAID 0, 1, and 10 supported. The SAS drives are internal fi xed units. PCI Expansion Slots Each node in the the FatTwin F517H6-FT has 1x PCI-E 3.0 x8 low-profile expansion slot. Onboard Controllers/Ports One Fast UART 16550 serial port, two USB headers and one Type-A USB port is located on the serverboard.

  • Page 14: Wpcm450R Ddr2 Memory Interface

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL WPCM450R DDR2 Memory Interface The WPCM450R supports a 16-bit DDR2 memory module with a speed of up to 220 MHz. For best signal integrity, the WPCM450R provides point-to-point connection. WPCM450R PCI System Interface The WPCM450R provides 32-bit, 33 MHz 3.3V PCI interface, which is compliant with the PCI Local Bus Specifi...

  • Page 15: Hard Drive Power

    Chapter 1: Introduction Hard Drive Power Please connect the onboard power cables (four each CBL-0511L and CBL-0485L) from each node's serverboard to the SATA backplane board in the node tray in order to provide power to the drives. Super I/O The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Confi...

  • Page 16: Air Shrouds

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Air Shrouds The F414IS chassis requires mylar air shrouds for each node to direct the airfl ow where cooling is needed. The air shroud will differ for different motherboards. If using a motherboard which is not the default in the chassis, refer to the optional parts in the Appendix of this manual, or the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com...

  • Page 17: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel C204 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly repre- sent the features on your motherboard. See the previous pages for the actual specifi cations of your motherboard. This block diagram is intended for your reference only.

  • Page 18: Contacting Supermicro

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S 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 19: Fat Twin: System Notes

    SAS/SATA Backplane/Drives As a system, the FatTwin F517H6-FT supports the use of fi fty-six (56) SAS/SATA drives. Each of the backplanes in the system logically connects the internal fi xed SAS/SATA drives to each node's backplane/serverboard.
  • Page 20 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Notes 1-10...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the FatTwin F517H6-FT was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

  • Page 22: Warnings And Precautions

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Warnings and Precautions 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...

  • Page 23: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Warning! To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety: •...

  • Page 24: Reliable Ground

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power strips, etc.).

  • Page 25: Releasing The Inner Rail

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-1: Identifying the Outer Rail and Inner Rails (Left Rail Assembly Shown) Locking Tab Inner Rail Outer Rail This Side Faces Outward Adjusting Screw Releasing the Inner Rail Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails (Figure 6-2) 1.

  • Page 26: Installing The Rails On A Rack

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Installing the Rails on a Rack Installing the Rails (Figure 2-3) 1. Adjust the length of both rails as described on the previous page. 2. Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of the rack.

  • Page 27: Chassis Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack (Figure 2-4) 1. Confi rm that the rails are correctly installed on the rack. 2. Align the guides on the chassis with the front of the rails. 3. Slide the guides of the chassis into the rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides, until the locking tabs click into place, securing chassis in a fully extended position.

  • Page 28: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the SuperServer F517H6-FT in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the inside of the System Before operating the server for the fi...

  • Page 29: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the Drives 1. All drives are accessable from the front of the server. A hard drive can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover.
  • Page 30 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Notes 2-10...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system. F414IS models include four control panels on the handles of the chassis which control each of the systems. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate re- sponse you may need to take.

  • Page 32: Control Panel Leds

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL • Power: The main power button on each of the four control panels is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to each of the four systems in the chassis. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power, but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

  • Page 33: 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 34 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befi nden 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 35 Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫ﺟﺴﺪﻳﺔ‬ ‫ﺍﺻﺎﺑﺔ‬ ‫ﺗﺘﺴﺒﺐ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺣﺎﻟﺔ ﻳﻤﻜﻦ ﺃﻥ‬ ‫ﺍﻧﻚ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺧﻄﺮ‬ ‫ﻳﻌﻨﻲ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺮﻣﺰ‬ !‫ﺗﺤﺬﻳﺮ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺪﻭﺍﺋﺮ‬ ‫ﺑﺎﻟﻤﺨﺎﻁﺮ ﺍﻟﻨﺎﺟﻤﺔ ﻋﻦ‬ ‫ﻦ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻋﻠﻢ‬ ، ‫ﻛ‬ ‫ﻣﻌﺪﺍﺕ‬ ‫ﺗﻌﻤﻞ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺃﻱ‬ ‫ﻗﺒﻞ ﺃﻥ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﺣﻮﺍﺩﺙ‬ ‫ﺃﻱ‬ ‫ﻭﻗﻮﻉ‬ ‫ﻤﻨﻊ‬ ‫ﻟ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻮﻗﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬...

  • Page 36: Installation Instructions

    FatTwin F517H6-FT 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 37: 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 38: Power Disconnection Warning

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL ‫ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺗﻢ ﺗﺜﺒﻴﺘﻬﺎ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ ﺍﻟﺪﻭﺍﺋﺮﺍﻟﻘﺼﻴﺮﺓ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺤﻤﺎﻳﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﻌﺪﺍﺕ‬ ‫ﻳﻌﺘﻤﺪ ﻋﻠﻰ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﻤﻨﺘﺞ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻤﺒﻨﻰ‬ ‫ﺃﻛﺜﺮ ﻣﻦ‬ ‫ﻟﻴﺲ‬ ‫ﻮﻗﺎﺋﻲ‬ ‫ﺍﻟ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺠﻬﺎﺯ‬ ‫ﺗﻘﻴﻴﻢ‬ ‫ﺃﻥ‬ ‫ﺗﺄﻛﺪ ﻣﻦ‬ 20A, 250V 경고! 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 의존합니다. 보호장치의 정격이 반드시 250V(볼트), 20A(암페어)를 초과하지...
  • Page 39 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Das System muss von allen Quellen der Energie und vom Netzanschlusskabel getrennt sein, das von den Spg.Versorgungsteilmodulen entfernt wird, bevor es auf den Chassisinnenraum zurückgreift, um Systemsbestandteile anzubringen oder zu entfernen. ¡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.

  • Page 40: Equipment Installation

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Equipment Installation Warning! Only trained and qualifi ed 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, qualifi...

  • Page 41: Restricted Area

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door geschoold en gekwalifi ceerd 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 42: Battery Handling

    FatTwin F517H6-FT 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 ‫ﻟﺘﺮﻛﻴﺒﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﻩ ﺍﻟﻮﺣﺪﺓ‬ ‫ﺗﺨﺼﻴﺺ‬ ‫ﺗﻢ‬ ،‫ﺃﺩﺍﺓ ﺧﺎﺻﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼﻝ ﺍﺳﺘﺨﺪﺍﻡ‬...
  • Page 43 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 44: Redundant Power Supplies

    FatTwin F517H6-FT 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 45: Backplane Voltage

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫ﺍﻣﺪﺍﺩ ﺍﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ‬ ‫ﺑﻮﺣﺪﺍﺕ‬ ‫ﻋﺪﺓ ﺍﺗﺼﺎﻻﺕ‬ ‫ﺠﻬﺎﺯ‬ ‫ﺍﻟ‬ ‫ﻳﻜﻮﻥ ﻟﻬﺬﺍ‬ ‫ﻗﺪ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎء‬ ‫ﻋﻦ‬ ‫ﻮﺣﺪﺓ‬ ‫ﺍﻟ‬ ‫ﻟﻌﺰﻝ‬ ‫ﻛﺎﻓﺔ ﺍﻻﺗﺼﺎﻻﺕ‬ ‫ﻳﺠﺐ ﺇﺯﺍﻟﺔ‬ 경고! 이 장치에는 한 개 이상의 전원 공급 단자가 연결되어 있을 수 있습니다. 이 장치에 전원을...

  • Page 46: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Attention Lorsque le système est en fonctionnement, des tensions électriques circulent sur le fond de panier. Prendre des précautions lors de la maintenance. ‫מתח בפנל האחורי‬ !‫הרה‬ ‫אז‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬...

  • Page 47: Product Disposal

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! La instalacion del equipo debe cumplir con las normas de electricidad locales y nacionales.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...

  • Page 48: Hot Swap Fan Warning

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen. ¡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.
  • Page 49 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems 当您从机架移除风扇装置，风扇可能仍在转动。小心不要将手指、螺丝起子和其他 物品太靠近风扇 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 50: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Waarschuwing Het is mogelijk dat de ventilator nog draait tijdens het verwijderen van het ventilatorsamenstel uit het chassis. Houd uw vingers, schroevendraaiers en eventuele andere voorwerpen uit de buurt van de openingen in de ventilatorbehuizing. Power Cable and AC Adapter...
  • Page 51 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! Al instalar el producto, utilice los cables de conexión previstos o designados, los cables y adaptadores de CA. La utilización de otros cables y adaptadores podría ocasionar un mal funcionamiento o un incendio. Aparatos Eléctricos y la Ley de Seguridad del Material prohíbe el uso de UL o CSA cables certifi...
  • Page 52 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Waarschuwing Bij het installeren van het product, gebruik de meegeleverde of aangewezen kabels, stroomkabels en adapters. Het gebruik van andere kabels en adapters kan leiden tot een storing of een brand. Elektrisch apparaat en veiligheidsinformatiebladen wet verbiedt het gebruik van UL of CSA gecertifi...

  • Page 53: Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X9SCFF-F motherboard into the chassis, 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.

  • Page 54: Connecting Cables

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Connecting Cables The FatTwin F517H6-FT server needs to have both power and data cables connected to the X9SCFF-F serverboard. Connecting SATA Power Cables Various cables used to power each node's SATA drives are connected between the serverboard and the drive's backplane board installed in the chassis.

  • Page 55: Control Panel Connectors And I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Control Panel Connectors and I/O Ports The front I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-1 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-1.

  • Page 56: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Processor and Heatsink Installation Warning! When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area. Warning! If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certifi ed multi- directional heatsink only.
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 2. Press the second load lever labeled 'Close 1st' to release the load plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position. Press down on Load the Lever Pull lever away labeled 'Close 1st' from the socket 3.
  • Page 58 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL 5. Use your thumb and index fi nger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 6. Once they are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket.
  • Page 59 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 7. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 8. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Lock the lever labeled 'Close 1st' fi...

  • Page 60: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    FatTwin F517H6-FT 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 on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the Motherboard's and the Heatsink Bracket underneath.

  • Page 61: Removing The Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Removing the Heatsink Caution: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to avoid damaging the CPU or the CPU socket. 1.

  • Page 62: Installing Memory

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Installing Memory Caution: exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing Memory 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, in the following order: DIMMB1 (blue slot), DIMMB2 (blue slot), DIMMA1 and DIMMA2. (For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and speed in the same bank.)

  • Page 63: Removing Memory Modules

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Removing Memory Modules Press both notches on the ends of the DIMM module to unlock it. Once the DIMM module is loosened, remove it from the memory slot. Memory Support The X9SCFF-F motherboard supports up to 32 GB of 240-pin Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/Non-ECC DDR3-1600/1333 MHz speed 4-channel memory in four (4) DIMM slots.

  • Page 64: Motherboard Details

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Motherboard Details Figure 5-3. X9SCFF-F Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JUIDB1 IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 JTPM1 UUID LED BAT JBAT2 JPL1 JPL1 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JI2C2 JI2C1 JI2C2/JI2C1 ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE X9SCFF-F JPB1 JPB1 2-3:DISABLE SPKR1 JWD1:WATCH DOG...
  • Page 65 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Notes: 1. For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our website at http:// www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/ for details. 2. Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specifi ed by the manufacturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.
  • Page 66 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL X9SCFF-F Connectors Connectors Description 6-SGIOP1,6-SGPIO2 Serial Link Gen. Purpose I/O Headers for AOC (SAS/SATA) COM1 Serverboard Internal COM Port Fans 1~4,5~8 System Fan Headers (IPMI) LAN IPMI LAN 4-Pin Power Connector J31 (RT3) Hard Disk Drive Temperature Header JBAT1 Onboard CMOS Battery (See Chpt.

  • Page 67: Connector Defi Nitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Connector Defi nitions Power Headers (JPWR1,JPWR2,J3) Power Header (JPWR1, JPWR2) Pin Defi nitions These headers are used to connect the Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition motherboard to the power supply. These +12V connectors are proprietary to the 1U +12V chassis.
  • Page 68 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Universal Serial Bus (USB) Universal Serial Bus Headers Pin Defi nitions Five Universal Serial Bus ports are (USB2/3, USB4/5) located on the on the motherboard. Two USB2, USB3 of these are available on a header (USB Pin # Defi...
  • Page 69 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup TPM Header (JTPM1) Trusted Platform Module Header (JTPM1) Pin Defi nitions This header is used to connect a Trusted Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition Platform Module (TPM), that is available LCLK from a third-party vendor. A TPM is a LFRAME No Pin security device that allows encryption...
  • Page 70 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL RT3 (J31) RT3 (J31) Pin Defi nitions RT3 on location J31 is used to monitor Pin# Defi nition the hard disk drive temperature. Please attach the appropriate monitoring cable to this header. Unit Identifi er Switch UID Switch (SW1) Pin Defi...
  • Page 71 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Ethernet Ports LAN Ports (LAN1/2) Pin Defi nition Two Ethernet ports (LAN1, LAN2) Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition are located on the I/O backplane. P2V5SB SGND These Ethernet ports support 10G LAN TD0+ Act LED connections on the serverboard, and 1G TD0- P3V3SB...

  • Page 72: Jumper Settings

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL 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. Pin 1 is identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
  • Page 73 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup BMC Enable BMC Enable (JPB1) Jumper Settings Jumper JPB1 allows you to enable Jumper Setting Defi nition t h e e m b e d d e d B M C ( B a s e b o a r d Pins 1-2 BMC Enable (Default) Management) Controller to provide IPMI...
  • Page 74 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL ME Recovery (JPME1) ME Recovery (JPME1) Jumper Settings When enabled, Intel ME Recovery Jumper Setting Defi nition (JPME1) is used to update the ME Normal (Default) (Management Engine) fi rmware. When ME Recovery disabled, the fi rmware is protected.

  • Page 75: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Onboard Indicators GLAN LED GLAN LEDs Activity Link Speed There are two LAN ports (LAN1/2) on the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The Yellow LED on the GLAN Activity Indicator right indicates connection and activity. (Right) LED Settings The Link LED on the left side may be Color...
  • Page 76 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Overheat/Fan Fail/PWR Fail LED OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail Warning LED Indicator (LED5) The Overheat Warning LED (LED5) LED Settings indicates a system overheat is being On (Steady) System Overheat detected. Please see the table on the Blinking Fan Fail/Power Fail right for message descriptions.

  • Page 77: 5-10 Serial Ata Connections

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-10 Serial ATA Connections SATA Ports SATA Connector Types Port# Connection Type A total of six (6) Serial ATA (SATA) I-SATA 2~5, SATA 2.0 (3 Gb/s) c o n n e c t o r s a r e l o c a t e d o n t h e I-SATA 0/1 SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) motherboard.

  • Page 78: 5-11 Installing Drivers

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL 5-11 Installing Drivers 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 fi...
  • Page 79 SuperDoctor III, as the SuperDoctor III settings override the BIOS settings. To set the BIOS temperature threshold settings again, you would fi rst need to uninstall SuperDoctor III. Figure 5-5. Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Health Information) 5-27...

  • Page 80: Superdoctor Iii

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Figure 5-6. Supero Doctor 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/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm.For Linux, we recommend that you use the SuperoDoctor II application instead.

  • Page 81: 5-12 Serverboard Battery

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-12 Serverboard Battery Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 5-7). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032).
  • Page 82 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Notes 5-30...

  • Page 83: 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 F414IS-R1K62B 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 step that follows.

  • Page 84: Control Panel

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views USB Ports VGA Port Control Panel Ethernet Ports IPMI LAN Port Power Supply Chassis Fan Control Panel The control panel for each node is located on the front of the chassis. The LEDs inform you of system status.

  • Page 85: Removing The Power Cord

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing the Power Cord Before performing any setup or maintenance on the chassis, use the following procedure to ensure that power has been removed disconnected from the system. Removing the Power Cord 1. Use the operating system to power down the system, following the on-screen prompts.

  • Page 86: Removing The Node Cover

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Removing the Node Cover Each node has a removable cover which will permit access to the nodes components. Removing the Node Cover 1. Remove the power cord from the rear of the node as described in Section 6-3 and remove the node from the chassis as described in Section 6-4.

  • Page 87: Installing And Removing Hard Drives

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing and Removing Hard Drives The F414IS chassis contains individual motherboards in separate 1U nodes. Each motherboard node controls the hard drives contained within that node. Note that if a node is pulled out of the chassis, the hard drives associated with that node will power down as well.

  • Page 88: Replacing Fixed 3.5" Hard Drives

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Replacing Fixed 3.5" Hard Drives Replacing a Fixed 3.5" Hard Drive 1. Power down the node with the operating system and remove the cord from the rear of the power supply as described in Section 6-3. Remove the node from the chassis as described in Section 6-4.

  • Page 89: Node Confi Guration

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Node Confi guration The four F414IS chassis nodes are confi gured as illustrated above. In addition to the node components shown, there are eight exhaust fans and two power supplies located in the rear of the chassis body. Figure 6-5: Confi...

  • Page 90: Removing And Installing The Backplane

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Removing and Installing the Backplane The F414IS backplane is located under the hard drives on the front left side of each node as shown in Figure 6-5. Although backplane failure rarely occurs, in the event of a backplane failure, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 91 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 5. Remove the three screws securing the backplane to the protection cover. Figure 6-7: Removing the Backplane from the Protection Cover 6. Install a replacement backplane onto the protection cover and secure with the screws previously set aside. 7.

  • Page 92: Power Adapter Board Replacement

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Power Adapter Board Replacement Each of the nodes includes a power adapter board, which connects it to the chassis. In the unlikely event of a failure of the power adapter board, replacement is simple and requires only a Phillips head screwdriver.

  • Page 93: 6-10 Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-10 Installing the Motherboard Compatible Motherboards For the most up-to-date information on compatible motherboards and other parts, visit the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com. Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by creating space between the motherboard and the fl...
  • Page 94 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Installing the Motherboard 1. Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar with component placement, requirements, cautions, and cable connections. 1. Power down the node with the operating system and remove the cord from the rear of the power supply as described in Section 6-3.

  • Page 95: 6-11 Installing Expansion Cards

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-11 Installing Expansion Cards PCI-E Slot Setup The nodes of some F414IS chassis models support one low-profi le expansion cards. To install a low-profi le expansion cards follow the instructions on the following pages. Figure 6-11: PCI-E Slot Shield Confi guration Low-Profi...

  • Page 96: Installing A Low-Profi Le Expansion Card

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Installing a Low-Profi le Expansion Card The F414IS chassis supports two low-profi le expansion cards in each of the four nodes for a total of eight expansion cards in the chassis, Each expansion card connects to the motherboard with a riser card.

  • Page 97: Installation Complete

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-12: Removing the Riser Card Bracket from the Node Installation Complete In most cases, the node power supplies and fans are pre-installed. If you need to install fans or power supplies, continue to the Systems Fan and Power Supply sections of this chapter.

  • Page 98: 6-12 Replacing Exhaust Fans

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL 6-12 Replacing Exhaust Fans Eight rear exhaust fans provide cooling for the nodes in the F414IS chassis. These fans circulate air through the nodes as a means of lowering the internal temperature. The F414IS exhaust fans are easily removed from the chassis withouthat tools.
  • Page 99 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-14: Removing the System Fans from the Fan Housing Squeeze the Release Tabs 6-17...

  • Page 100: 6-13 Replacing The Power Supply

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL 6-13 Replacing the Power Supply The F414IS chassis includes two 1620 Watt power supplies that are 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 101: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9SCFF-F motherboard. The AMI 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 setup screens. Note: For instructions on BIOS recovery, please refer to the instruction guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

  • Page 102: How To Start The Setup Utility

    FatTwin F517H6-FT 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 103 Chapter 7: BIOS Supermicro X9SCFF-F Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS used in the system. Build Date: This item displays the day this version of BIOS was built. Processor The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of processor as shown below: Processor Speed Physical Count...

  • Page 104: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items:  BOOT Feature Quiet Boot This feature allows the user to select the bootup screen display between POST messages and the OEM logo.
  • Page 105 Chapter 7: BIOS Interrupt 19 Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "trap" Interrupt 19 immediately and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
  • Page 106 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Active Processor Cores Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All and 1. Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and...

  • Page 107: Turbo Boost Technology

    Chapter 7: BIOS CPU C3 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to the operating system. During the CPU C3 State, the CPU clock generator is turned off.
  • Page 108 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL  Chipset Confi guration WARNING: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunction.  CPU Bridge Confi guration This item displays the current CPU Revision, Current CPU1 Memory Frequency, Memory Type and Memory Reference Code Revision.
  • Page 109 Chapter 7: BIOS PCI Express Port - Gen X Use this feature to select the speed of PEG. The options are Auto, Gen1, Gen2, and Gen3. De-emphasis Control Use this feature to confi gure the de-emphasis control on PEG. The options are -6 dB and -3.5 dB.
  • Page 110 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL  IDE/SATA Confi guration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE devices and displays the following items: SATA Mode Selection Use this item to determine how the SATA controller(s) operate. The options are IDE Mode, AHCI Mode and RAID Mode.
  • Page 111 Chapter 7: BIOS RAID Mode The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected: PCH RAID CodeBase Select Intel to enable the Intel SATA Host RAID Utility. Select LSI to use the LSI Host RAID Utility. The options are Intel and LSI. Serial ATA Port0~Port5 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port.

  • Page 112: Serial Port Console Redirection

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Onboard LAN Option ROM Select This feature selects whether to load the iSCSI or PXE onboard LAN option ROM. The options are iSCSI and PXE. Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM This feature is to enable or disable the onboard option ROMs. The default for LAN1 is Enabled.

  • Page 113: Console Redirection Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS  Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console 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 Character Set.
  • Page 114 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.
  • Page 115 Chapter 7: BIOS Out-of-Band Management Port The feature selects a serial port used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote server. The options are COM1 and SOL. Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.

  • Page 116: Network Stack

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Suspend Mode This setting allows you to confi gure the ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface) sleep state for your system when it is in the Suspend mode. The options are Suspend Disabled and S1 (POS).

  • Page 117: Event Logs

    Chapter 7: BIOS Event Logs  Change Smbios Event Log Settings The following options are available: Smbios Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the Smbios Event Logging during boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Erase Event Log This option erases all logged events.

  • Page 118: Ipmi Confi Guration

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL View Smbios Event Log Displays the Smbios Event Log stored in memory. IPMI Confi guration Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole.
  • Page 119 Chapter 7: BIOS  BMC Network Confi guration Set this feature to confi gure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address. Update IPMI LAN Confi guration Select Yes to update the IPMI LAN confi guration. The options are Yes and No. Confi...

  • Page 120: Boot Settings

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Boot Settings Use this feature to confi gure Boot Settings: Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Enter 65535 (0xFFFF) to wait indefi nitely. The default setting is 1. Retry Boot Devices Select this option to retry booting from the confi...

  • Page 121: Security Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS Security Settings Password Check Use this feature to determine when a password entry is required. Select Setup to require the password only when entering setup. Select Always to require the password when entering setup and on each boot. The options are Setup and Always.

  • Page 122: Exit Options

    FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Reset When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so that the new system confi...
  • Page 123 Chapter 7: BIOS Restore User Defaults To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Use this feature to retrieve user-defined settings that were saved previously. Boot Override This feature allows the user to override the Boot Option Priorities setting in the Boot menu, and instead immediately boot the system with one of the listed devices.
  • Page 124 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Notes 7-24...

  • Page 125: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed 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 126 FatTwin F517H6-FT USER'S MANUAL Notes...

  • Page 127: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    3.5" SATA drives with two (2) fi xed 2.5" internal drive trays available for 2.5" SATA drives. PCI Expansion The FatTwin F517H6-FT has 1x PCI-E 3.0 x8 low-profi le slot available per node. Serverboard FatTwin X9SCFF-F serverboard (proprietary form factor)
  • Page 128 Non-operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) The table below specifi es the preferred ambient temperature versus processor support for the FatTwin F517H6-FT system. Ambient Temperature versus Porcessor Support 35°C 30°C 25°C...
  • Page 129 Appendix B: System Specifi cations Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, 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 130 FatTwin F517H6-FT 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 communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signifi...

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