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  • Page 1 UPER ERVER ® 5018A-TN7B USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and documentation, 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 This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro Web site for possible updates to the manual revision level. Secure Data Deletion A secure data deletion tool designed to fully erase all data from storage devices can be found on our website: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/disclaimer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Drives ......................1-3 Control Panel ....................1-3 PCI Expansion ....................1-3 Cooling System ....................1-3 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-5 Chapter 2 Installation in a Rack Preparing for Setup ..................2-1 Choosing a Setup Location ................2-1 Warnings and Precautions ................2-2 Rack Precautions ....................
  • Page 5 Preface Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems About Standardized Warning Statements ............4-1 Warning Definition ................... 4-1 Installation Instructions ..................4-4 Circuit Breaker ....................4-5 Power Disconnection Warning ................ 4-6 Equipment Installation ..................4-8 Restricted Area ....................4-9 Battery Handling ....................
  • Page 6 UPER ERVER 5018A-TN7B Manual 5-13 IPMI ....................... 5-23 BMC ADMIN User Password ................ 5-23 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup and Maintenance ......6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Removing Power from the System ..............6-2 Removing the Chassis Cover ................. 6-3 Installing the Hard Drives ................
  • Page 7 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 8 UPER ERVER 5018A-TN7B Manual Notes...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 5018A-TN7B is a compact, low-power server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC510-203B 1U server chassis and the A1SRM-LN7F-2758 single processor motherboard. Refer to the Supermicro web site for operating systems that have been certified (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 10: Motherboard Features

    UPER ERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Motherboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 5018A-TN7B lies the A1SRM-LN7F-2758, a single processor motherboard based on the Intel Atom System on a Chip. (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram). Processors The motherboard supports a single Intel Atom C2758, SoC FCBGA 1283, 20W 8-Core processor.

  • Page 11: Server Chassis Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Server Chassis Features The SuperServer 5018A-TN7B is built on the SC510-203B, a small form factor 1U rackmount server chassis. The following is a general outline of the main features. System Power The system has a single 200 watt low-noise AC-DC power supply with PFC (part number PWS-203-1H).
  • Page 12 UPER ERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Note: FLASH 64Mb (1) The block diagram is for A1SRM-LN7F-2758 full SKU (2) A1SRM-LN7F-2358: PCIE 2.0 x 4 One DIMM channel(CHA) is supported, up to 1333/8G per DIMM; PEG [0..3] PCIE 2.0 x 8 OPEN SLOT Two SATA2 ports(port0/1) are supported;...

  • 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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 14 UPER ERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation In A Rack

    Chapter 2 Installation in a Rack This chapter provides instructions for mounting your chassis in a rack. Preparing for Setup The box in which your system was shipped should include the mounting screws to mount the system into the rack. Please read this chapter in its entirety before beginning the installation procedure.

  • Page 16: Warnings And Precautions

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions • Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. • In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

  • Page 17: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2 Installation in a Rack Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).

  • Page 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack The system can be installed into a rack directly using screws. Figure 2-1. Installing the Chassis into a Rack Note: Figures are for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers into racks from the bottom up.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview The chassis includes a control panel on the front with power buttons and status monitoring lights. The power supply has status lights. Figure 3-1. Control Panel...

  • Page 20: Control Panel Buttons

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Control Panel Buttons The chassis includes two push-buttons that control power to the system. Reset: The reset button is used to reboot the system. Power: The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server.

  • Page 21: Overheating

    Chapter 3 System Interface NIC1: Indicates network activity on LAN port #7 when flashing. HDD: Indicates activity on the hard drive when flashing. Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. Overheating There are several possible responses if the system overheats.

  • Page 22: Power Supply Leds

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Power Supply LEDs On the rear of the power supply module, an LED displays the status. • Solid Green: When illuminated, indicates that the power supply is on. • Solid Amber: When illuminated, indicates the power supply is plugged in and turned off, or the system is off but in an abnormal state.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements For Ac Systems

    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 24 UPER ERVER 5018A-TN7BUser'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 25 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 26: Installation Instructions

    UPER ERVER 5018A-TN7BUser'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 27: 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 28: Power Disconnection Warning

    UPER ERVER 5018A-TN7BUser'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 의존합니다.
  • Page 29 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 30: Equipment Installation

    UPER ERVER 5018A-TN7BUser'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 31: 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 32: Battery Handling

    UPER ERVER 5018A-TN7BUser'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 ‫أو...
  • Page 33 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 34: Redundant Power Supplies (If Applicable To Your System)

    UPER ERVER 5018A-TN7BUser'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 35: Backplane Voltage (If Applicable To Your System)

    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 36: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    UPER ERVER 5018A-TN7BUser'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 경고! 시스템이...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Hot Swap Fan Warning (If Applicable To Your System)

    UPER ERVER 5018A-TN7BUser'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 ‫التخلص...
  • Page 39 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 40: 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 41 ‫ -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 42 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 43: Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Note: For this server, the CPU heatsink are pre-installed on the motherboard, and not replaceable by the user.

  • Page 44: Connecting Cables

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Connecting Cables Once the motherboard is installed, the cables must be connected. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. See section 5-5 for connectors. Connecting Data Cables...

  • Page 45: I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup I/O Ports Figure 5-1. Rear I/O Ports Back Panel I/O A. COM Port F. USB Port 3 K. LAN Port 7 B. USB Port 6 G. LAN Port 2 L. LAN Port 6 C. USB Port 7 H.

  • Page 46: Memory Support

    1600MHz in four memory slots. Populating these DIMM slots with memory modules of the same type and same size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance. Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent damage.

  • Page 47: Memory Installation Guidelines

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Memory Installation Guidelines When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMA1, DIMMB1, then DIMMA2, DIMMB2. • Always use DDR3 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed. Mixing memory modules of different types and speeds is not allowed.

  • Page 48: Motherboard Details

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Motherboard Details LED7 JUIDB1 LED8 JBAT1 LAN5 USB2.0 2/3 COM1 LAN6/LAN7 LAN3/LAN4 LAN1/LAN2 T15 T13 USB2.0 6/7 JOH1 FAN3 JPG1 T12 T10 LED2 COM2 A1SRM-LN7F/LN5F REV:1.01 USB 2.0-4/5 DESIGNED IN USA JWD1 JPI2C1 JTPM1 JSTBY1 SRW3...

  • Page 49: A1Srm-Ln7F Motherboard Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup A1SRM-LN7F Motherboard Quick Reference Headers/Connectors Connector Description Battery (JBAT1) Onboard Battery COM1/COM2 COM1 Port/COM 2 Header FAN1-FAN3 System Cooling Fans mSATA Slot (MUX with I-SATA0) 4-pin Power Connector for HDD use (To provide power from the motherboard to onboard HDD devices.) Speaker/Buzzer (Pins 1-3: Power LED, Pins 4-7: Speaker) Front Panel Control Header...
  • Page 50 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Jumpers Jumper Description Default JBT1 CMOS Clear Open: Normal, Short: Clear CMOS JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCIexp. Slots Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watch Dog Enable Pins 1-2 (Reset) LED Indicators Description...

  • Page 51: Connector Definitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Connector Definitions Power Connectors The 24-pin ATX power connector ATX Power 24-pin Connector header (JPW1) is used to provide Pin Definitions (JPW1) power to the motherboard. The Pin# Definition Pin # Definition 4-pin HDD power connector (JPW2) +3.3V +3.3V provides power to onboard HDD...
  • Page 52 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Control Panel Connectors Ground x (Key) x (Key) Power On LED 3.3 V HDD LED 3.3 V stby NIC7 LED (Activity) 3.3 V stby NIC6 LED (Activity) 3.3 V stby OH/Fan Fail UID LED Power Fail LED 3.3 V...
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Unit ID LED (Front Panel) OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_ UID LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Connect an LED cable to pins 7 Pin# Definition and 8 of Front Control Panel to use Blue_UID LED the Overheat/Fan Fail and UID LED Overheat/Fan Fail connections These functions are described in Chapter 3;...
  • Page 54 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Other Connectors Universal Serial Bus (USB) USB4/5 Header Pin Definitions Four Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports Pin # Definition Pin # Definition (USB2/3, 6/7) are located on the I/O rear panel. One USB 2.0 header USB_PN2...
  • Page 55 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Definitions There are three fan 4-pin headers. Pin# Definition Pins 1-3 are backward compatible Ground (Black) with the traditional 3-pin fans, but you +12V (Red) can use 4-pin fans to take advantage Tachometer of the fan speed control using Pulse PWM_Control...
  • Page 56 The JTPM1 header is used to connect Pin # Definition Pin # Definition a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), LCLK which is available from Supermicro. A LFRAME# No Pin TPM is a security device that supports LRESET# +5V (X) encryption and authentication in hard...
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Speaker (JD1) Speaker Connector Pin Definitions On the JD1 header, pins 4-7 are Pin Setting Definition used for internal speaker. Close pins Pins 1-3 Power LED 3-4 with a cap to use the onboard Pins 4-7 Speaker speaker.

  • Page 58: Jumper Settings

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used Connector to choose between optional settings. Pins Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with...
  • Page 59 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup VGA Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPG1 allows you to enable or disable Jumper Setting the VGA port. The default position is on Definition pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the Pins 1-2 Enabled table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 60: Onboard Indicators

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Onboard Indicators GbE LAN LEDs Activity LED There are seven GbE LAN ports on the Color Status Definition motherboard. Each Gigabit Ethernet No Connections LAN port has two LEDs. The Yellow LED Yellow Flashing Active indicates connection and activity. The...

  • Page 61: 5-10 Sata Ports

    SATA 3.0 ports on the motherboard. These SATA_TXN ports provide serial-link signal connections Ground for hard disk drives. I-SATA4 also supports SATA_RXN SuperDOM, the Supermicro proprietary SATA_RXP SATA DOM with built-in power connection Ground via pin 8. mSATA (J3) In addition, an mSATA port is located at J3.

  • Page 62: 5-11 Installing Software

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual 5-11 Installing Software The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https:// www.supermicro.com/wftp/driver. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.

  • Page 63: Superdoctor ® 5

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors such system health information as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 64: 5-12 Serverboard Battery

    Figure 5-8. SuperDoctor 5 Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor 5 program and User’s Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/sms_sd5.cfm. For Linux, we recommend that you use the SuperDoctor II application instead. 5-12 Serverboard Battery Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities.

  • Page 65: 5.13 Ipmi

    There are several BIOS settings that are related to IPMI. For general documentation and information on IPMI, visit our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm. BMC ADMIN User Password For security, each system is assigned a unique default BMC password for the ADMIN user.
  • Page 66 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Notes 5-24...

  • Page 67: Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup And Maintenance

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup and Maintenance This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the chassis. The only tool required is a Phillips screwdriver. Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis.

  • Page 68: Removing Power From The System

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual • Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts. • When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins. Removing Power from the System Before performing most setup or maintenance tasks, use the following procedure to ensure that power has been removed from the system.

  • Page 69: Removing The Chassis Cover

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup and Maintenance Removing the Chassis Cover Figure 6-2. Removing the Chassis Cover 1. Power down the system as described in Section 6-2. 2. Remove the six screws that hold the chassis cover in place. There are two screws on each side of the chassis, one on top and one on the back.

  • Page 70: Installing The Hard Drives

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Installing the Hard Drives Installing 3.5" Fixed Hard Drives Figure 6-3. Installing the 3.5" Hard Drive Installing a Fixed 3.5" Hard Drive The 3.5" hard drive screws directly into the chassis. 1. Power down the system and remove the power cord from the rear of the power supply as described in Section 6-2.

  • Page 71: Installing 2.5" Fixed Hard Drives

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installing 2.5" Fixed Hard Drives Brackets Figure 6-4. Installing the 2.5" Hard Drives Installing a Fixed 2.5" Hard Drive The 2.5" hard drives must be installed in their brackets before they are screwed into the chassis.

  • Page 72: Expansion Card Setup

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Expansion Card Setup The chassis provides one rear PCIe expansion card slot. If the server is configured with one 3.5" drive or two 2.5" drives each with a single drive bracket, it accepts a low profile expansion card. If the server is configured with four 2.5" drives, there is no room for an expansion card.
  • Page 73 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4. Outside of the chassis, put the expansion card and the riser card together by Inserting the expansion card into the riser card. 5. Insert the assembled expansion card and riser card into the expansion slot inside the chassis, carefully aligning the plate of the expansion card with the openings in the back of the chassis.

  • Page 74: Installing The Air Shroud

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Installing the Optional Air Shroud Figure 6-10. Air Shroud for SC510 Chassis Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. It does not require screws to install. Place the air shroud in the chassis. The air shroud fits behind the fan closest to the power supply.

  • Page 75: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup and Maintenance System Fans The standard system provides two heavy-duty fans in a single fan housing that can accommodate three fans. A dummy fan occupies the third spot. The two fans can be rearranged to provide directed cooling, or another fan may be purchased. Replacing a fan 1.
  • Page 76 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Figure 6-8. Removing Fan Housing from Chassis 6. To remove the fans from the fan housing, gently push upwards on the fan from the underside of the fan housing. Gently ease the fan out of the top of the fan housing.

  • Page 77: Optional Fan

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup and Maintenance Optional Fan The SC510-203B supports up to three system fans to provide optimal cooling for different motherboard designs. You may move either of the two fans which are included by default to the location where cooling is most beneficial to the system. Or you may purchase a third system fan if additional cooling is required.

  • Page 78: Power Supply

    100V - 240V input voltage. If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the unit. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro. Replacing the Power Supply 1. If power is on, power down as described in Section 6-2. Remove the chassis cover.
  • Page 79 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4. Remove the power supply from the chassis. 5. Align the mounting thru holes on the power supply with the mounting holes in the chassis and reattach the power supply to the chassis using the four screws which were previously set aside 6.
  • Page 80 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Notes 6-14...

  • Page 81: Chapter 7 Bios

    When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often informational text will accompany it. (Note: the AMI BIOS has default informational text built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these informational messages.) The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys".

  • Page 82: How To Start The Setup Utility

    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.
  • Page 83 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. The following BIOS items will also be displayed: Supermicro A1SRM-LN7F-2758 Version Build Date Memory Information Total Memory This displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 84: Advanced Setup Configurations

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Bootup Num-Lock Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the <Numlock> key. The options are Off and On. Wait For 'F1' If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs.
  • Page 86 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual CPU Configuration  The following CPU information will be displayed: • Processor ID • Processor Frequency • L1 Cache RAM • L2 Cache RAM • Processor Version Clock Spread Spectrum If this feature is set to Enabled, the BIOS utility will monitor the level of Electro- magnetic Interference caused by the components and will attempt to reduce the interference whenever needed.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS CPU C-State C-States architecture, a processor power management platform developed by Intel, can further reduce power consumption from the basic C1 (Halt State) state that blocks clock cycles to the CPU. Select Enabled for CPU C-Sates support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 88 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual Machine Check Select Enabled to use Intel's machine check mechanism to detect and report hard- ware (machine) errors. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Execute Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU)
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS PECI SMBus Speed Use this feature to set the speed for the physical bus to operate. The options are Standard (80 kHz), Standard (100 kHz), Fast Mode (400 kHz), and Fast Mode Plus (1 MHz). Turbo (Available if Intel® EIST technology is Enabled) This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions.
  • Page 90 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual Chipset Configuration  Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to malfunction. North Bridge  The following information will be displayed: • Memory Information • Total Memory • Memory Frequency Pass Gate Setup ...
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Pass Gate Test Repetition Use this feature to specify how many times the Pass Gate test should be per- formed over the same memory row (x1000). The default setting is 900. Pass Gate Test Iterations Use this feature to specify how many repetitions the Pass Gate test should be performed over the same memory row (refer to the item above).
  • Page 92 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual Pass Gate Minimum Repetition Use this feature to specify the minimum number that the Pass Gate tests will be repeated. Fast Boot Select Enabled to skip the routine memory procedure and attempt to boot the system using the last valid memory configuration settings at bootup. The options are Disabled, and Enabled.
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS ECC (Error Correctable Correction) Select Enabled to enable ECC support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Faulty Part Tracking Select Enabled to support faulty part tracking for the system to keep track of faulty memory parts. The options are Disabled and Enabled. On Correctable Faulty Part This feature displays the status of "On Correctable Faulty Part".
  • Page 94 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual ZQ Calibration When this feature is set to Enabled, commands to calibrate DRAM output drivers will be issued so that ZQ Calibration will be performed during a system boot or system reset. The options are Enabled and Disabled...
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Per-Bit Margins Select Enabled to set the "per-bit margins" used in the Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC) technique. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Open Page Policy Timer Use the feature to set the Page_Closure timer, which will specify how long a DRAM memory page should remain open.
  • Page 96 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual EHCI Hand-Off This item is for the Operating Systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) hand-off. When this item is enabled, EHCI owner- ship change will be claimed by the EHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 97 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS SATA Mode This item sets SATA device mode. The options are IDE and AHCI. SATA 3 Use this feature to select the highest allowable speed of the SATA interfeace. The options are Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 3. LPM (Link Power Management) Select Enabled to support Link Power Management to improve system power management.
  • Page 98 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual SATA Controller Select Enabled to enable the onboard SATA 2.0 controller on the motherboard. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA Mode This item selects the mode for the installed SATA drives. The options are IDE, and AHCI.
  • Page 99 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration PCI Latency Timer Use this feature to set the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 32 to set the PCI latency to 32 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32 PCI Bus Clocks, 64 PCI Bus Clocks, 96 PCI Bus Clocks, 128 PCI Bus Clocks, 160 PCI Bus Clocks, 192 PCI Bus Clocks, 224 PCI Bus Clocks and 248 PCI Bus Clocks.
  • Page 100 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a 64-bit PCI device in the space above 4G Address. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Launch Storage OPROM Policy This feature controls how the system executes UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface), and legacy storage OPROM.
  • Page 101 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Load Onboard LAN Option ROM Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 Option ROM~LAN5 or LAN7 Option ROM. This is to boot the computer using a network device. The default setting for LAN1 Option ROM is Enabled, and the default settings for the other LAN option ROMs Option are Disabled.
  • Page 102 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual Serial Port 2 Attribute (Available for Serial Port 2 only) This feature specifies the attribute of Serial Port 2. The options are SOL and COM. Serial Port Console Redirection  COM1 Console Redirection, COM2/SOL Console Redirection...
  • Page 103 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2. Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.
  • Page 104 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual Console Redirection (for EMS) Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Console Redirection Settings (for EMS)  This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
  • Page 105 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS iSCSI Configuration This item displays iSCSI configuration information: iSCSI Initiator Name This item displays the name of the iSCSI Initiator, which is a unique name used in the world. The name must use IQN format. The following actions can also be performed: •...

  • Page 106: Ipmi

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. Status BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.
  • Page 107 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

  • Page 108: Event Logs

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual Event Logs Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings  Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 109 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS SMBIOS Event Long Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurenc- es that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.

  • Page 110: Boot Settings

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Option Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from. Press [ENTER] on each entry from top to bottom to select devices.
  • Page 111 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS • Boot Option #11 • Boot Option #12 • Boot Option #13 • Boot Option #14 • Boot Option #15 Delete Boot Option  Use this feature to remove a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during startup.

  • Page 112: Security Settings

    SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. • If the Administrator password is defined ONLY - this controls access to the BIOS setup ONLY. • If the User's password is defined ONLY - this password will need to be entered upon each system boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the setup.
  • Page 113 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Secure Boot Mode Use this item to select the secure boot mode. The options are Standard and Custom. Key Management  This submenu allows the user to configure the following Key Management settings. Factory Default Key Provision Select Enabled to install the default Secure-Boot keys set by the manufacturer.
  • Page 114 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual Authorized Signature Database (DB)  Set New DB Select Yes to load the database from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No.  Append DB Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DB.

  • Page 115: Save & Exit

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 116 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User’s Manual Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En-...

  • Page 117: Appendix A Bios Post Error Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS POST Error Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 118 UPER ERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 119: Appendix B System Specifications

    Appendix B: System Specifications Appendix B System Specifications Processors One Intel Atom C2758, SoC processor BIOS 128Mb SPI Flash EEPROM with AMI UEFI BIOS Memory Memory Capacity: Supports up to 64GB DDR3 ECC or non-ECC memory in four 240-pin DDR3 UDIMM sockets Memory Type: 1600/1333MHz ECC or non-ECC DDR3 SDRAM, 240-pin gold- plated DIMMs, x8 width only DIMM Sizes: 16GB, 8GB, 4GB, 2GB...
  • Page 120 SUPERSERVER 5018A-TN7B User's Manual System Cooling Two 4-cm counter rotating PWM fans; supports up to three system fans (fan speed controlled by IPMI) System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC Rated Input Current: 2.6 Amp maximum Rated Input Frequency: 50-60 Hz...
  • Page 121 Appendix B: System Specifications (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
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