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  • Page 1 SuperServer ® 2029GP-TR USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 3 About this Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 2029GP-TR. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Please refer to the 2029GP-TR server specifications page on our website for updates on supported memory, processors and operating systems (http://www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Preface Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview ..........................8 1.2 Unpacking the System ......................8 1.3 System Features ........................9 1.4 Server Chassis Features ....................10 Control Panel ........................10 Front Features ........................11 GPU Configuration ......................12 Rear Features ........................12 1.5 Motherboard Layout ......................13 Quick Reference Table ......................14 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2.1 Overview ..........................17 2.2 Preparing for Setup ......................17...
  • Page 5 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation ..................26 The Xeon Scalable Processor ..................27 Heatsinks ........................27 Assembling the Processor Package ................28 Removing the Dust Cover from the CPU Socket ............31 Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) ............32 Removing the Processor Heatsink Module from the Motherboard .......33 Memory Installation ......................34...
  • Page 6 Preface Chapter 5 Software 5.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ..................61 5.2 Driver Installation ........................63 5.3 SuperDoctor 5 ........................64 ® 5.4 IPMI ............................65 Chapter 6 BIOS 6.1 Introduction .........................66 Starting the Setup Utility ....................66 6.2 Main Setup .........................67 6.3 Advanced Setup Configurations ..................69 6.4 Event Logs .........................94 6.5 IPMI ............................96 6.6 Security Settings ........................99...
  • Page 7 SuperServer 2029GP-TR 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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Passive GPU riser with one PCI-E x8 slot (in a PCI-E x16 slot) 1.2 Unpacking the System Inspect the box the SuperServer 2029GP-TR was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If any equipment appears damaged, please file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

  • Page 9: System Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 System Features The following table provides you with an overview of the main features of the 2029GP-TR. Please refer to Appendix C for additional specifications. System Features Motherboard X11DPG-SN Chassis SC218GHTS-R2K03BP3 Dual Intel Xeon 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx series or 82xx/62xx/52xx/42xx/32xx series processors Socket Type Socket P Memory...

  • Page 10: Server Chassis Features

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual 1.4 Server Chassis Features Control Panel The switches and LEDs located on the control panel are described below. See Chapter 4 for details on the control panel connections. Figure 1-1. Control Panel View Control Panel Features...

  • Page 11: Front Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Information LED Status Description Continuously on and An overheat condition has occurred. (This may be caused by cable congestion.) Blinking red (1Hz) Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan. Local UID has been activated. Use this function Solid blue to locate the server in a rackmount environment.

  • Page 12: Gpu Configuration

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Rear Features The illustration below shows the features included on the rear of the chassis. The PCI expansion slots are used for different purposes on each server model as noted below. Figure 1-3. Chassis Rear View...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.5 Motherboard Layout Below is a layout of the X11DPG-SN with jumper, connector and LED locations shown. See the table on the following page for descriptions. For detailed descriptions, pinout information and jumper settings, refer to Chapter 4. IPMI_LAN USB0/1(3.0) JWD1...

  • Page 14: Quick Reference Table

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Quick Reference Table Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME1 ME Recovery Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset)
  • Page 15 Description JRK1 Intel Raid Key Header JSDCARD1 SD Card Socket JSIOM PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot from CPU1 for Supermicro SIOM add-on Module Support JSTBY1 Standby Power Connector JTPM1 TPM/PORT80 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector JUIDB1 / UID Unit Identifier (UID) Switch JUSB / USB0/1 (3.0)
  • Page 16 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual #2-8 VCCP0 12v VCCP1 12v #1-8 #2-7 #1-7 VR13 VR13 #1-6 #2-6 5+1 PHASE 5+1 PHASE #1-5 145W 145W #2-5 10.4/11.2G #1-4 #2-4 #1-3 #2-3 #1-2 VCCP0 VCCP1 #2-2 #1-1 SNB CORE SNB CORE #2-1 DDR-4...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2.1 Overview This chapter provides advice and instructions for mounting your system in a server rack. If your system is not already fully integrated with processors, system memory etc., refer to Chapter 4 for details on installing those specific components. Caution: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components.

  • Page 18: Server Precautions

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual • In single rack installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple rack in- stallations, the racks should be coupled together. • Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a server or other component from the rack.

  • Page 19: Circuit Overloading

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

  • Page 20: Installing The Rails

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual 2.3 Installing the Rails 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 21: Releasing The Inner Rail

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Releasing the Inner Rail Each inner rail has a locking latch. This latch prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when the chassis is pulled out for servicing. To mount the rail onto the chassis, first release the inner rail from the outer rails. Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails 1.

  • Page 22: Installing The Inner Rails On The Chassis

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1. Identify the left and right inner rails. They are labeled. 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 23: Installing The Outer Rails Onto The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail. 2. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail. 3.

  • Page 24: Sliding The Chassis Onto The Rack Rails

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Sliding the Chassis onto the Rack Rails Warning: Mounting the system into the rack requires at least two people to support the chassis during installation. Please follow safety recommendations printed on the rails. Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Maintenance And Component Installation

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components. To prevent compatibility issues, only use components that match the specifications and/or part numbers given. Installation or replacement of most components require that power first be removed from the system.

  • Page 26: Motherboard Components

    Check that the plastic socket dust cover is in place and none of the socket pins are bent— otherwise, contact your retailer. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. • Graphics in this manual are for illustration. Your components may look slightly different.

  • Page 27: The Xeon Scalable Processor

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation The Xeon Scalable Processor Non-F model Processor F model Processor Figure 3-2. Xeon Scalable Processors Heatsinks The 2029GP-TR server uses a slightly different heatsink design for each CPU. The SNK- P0068PSC model is used for CPU2, the CPU closer to the mid-chassis fans. Figure 3-3.

  • Page 28: Assembling The Processor Package

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Assembling the Processor Package Attach the processor to the thin processor clip to create the processor package. 1. On the top corner of the CPU, locate pin 1 (A), marked by a triangle. Also, locate notch B and notch C (and notch D for F models) on the CPU as shown below.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation CPU (Upside Down) Align Notch D of the CPU w/CPU LGA Lands up and Notch D of the Processor Clip Align Notch C of the CPU Pin 1 and Notch C of the Processor Clip Align Notch B of the CPU and Notch B of the Processor Clip CPU/Heatsink Package...
  • Page 30 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual After creating the processor package assembly, mount it onto the heatsink to create the processor heatsink module (PHM). 1. On the heatsink label, locate "1" and the corner next to it. Turn the heatsink upside down with the thermal grease side facing up, keeping track of the "1" corner.

  • Page 31: Removing The Dust Cover From The Cpu Socket

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Removing the Dust Cover from the CPU Socket Remove the dust cover from the CPU socket, exposing the socket pins as shown below. Caution: Do not touch the socket pins. Dust Cover Remove the dust cover from the CPU socket.

  • Page 32: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) 1. Locate the triangle (pin 1) on the CPU socket. Also locate the pin 1 corner of the PHM that is closest to "1" on the heatsink label. To confirm, look at the underside of the PHM and note the hollow triangle in the processor clip and printed triangle on the CPU located next to a screw at the corner.

  • Page 33: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module From The Motherboard

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Removing the Processor Heatsink Module from the Motherboard Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM), power down as described in Section 3.1. 1. Using a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver, loosen and remove the screws on the PHM from the socket, starting with the screw marked #4, in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 1.

  • Page 34: Memory Installation

    Release Tabs Notches Figure 3-10. Installing DIMMs Warning: In single-CPU configurations, memory must be installed in the DIMM slots associated with the installed CPU. Note: Visit the product page on the Supermicro website for possible updates to memory sup- port (www.supermicro.com).
  • Page 35 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation DIMM Removal 1. Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM modules from the motherboard.. Caution: Exercise extreme caution when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage to the DIMMs or slots. DDR4 Memory Support for 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx Processors Speed (MT/s) Ranks...

  • Page 36: Dimm Population Guidelines For Optimal Performance

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual DIMM Population Guidelines for Optimal Performance For optimal memory performance, follow the instructions listed in the tables below when populating memory modules. Key Parameters for DIMM Configuration Key Parameters for DIMM Configurations Parameters Possible Values Number of Channels...
  • Page 37 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Note: Unbalanced memory configuration decreases memory performance and is not recom- mended for Supermicro motherboards. Memory Population Table CPUs/DIMMs Memory Population Sequence 1 CPU & 1 DIMM CPU1: P1-DIMMA1 1 CPU & 2 DIMMs CPU1: P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1 1 CPU &...
  • Page 38 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual DCPMM Memory Population Tables for 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors Note: Only 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable-SP (82xx/62xx/52xx/4215 series) processors support DCPMM memory. Symmetric Population within 1 CPU Socket Modes P1-DIMMF1 P1-DIMME1 P1-DIMMD1 P1-DIMMD2 P1-DIMMA2...

  • Page 39: Motherboard Battery

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Motherboard Battery The motherboard uses non-volatile memory to retain system information when system power is removed. This memory is powered by a lithium battery residing on the motherboard. Replacing the Battery Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1 and remove the cover as described in Section 3.2.

  • Page 40: Chassis Components

    1. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the carrier and separate the hard drive from the carrier. 2. Replace the carrier back into the drive bay. Note: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro website at http://www.

  • Page 41: Graphics Processing Units

    PCI-Express slots at the front and rear of the chassis. NVIDIA P40/P100/V100/ coprocessor GPUs are supported. The GPU cards may be pre-installed, see the procedure below for replacing a GPU card must be replaced. See https://ftpw.supermicro.com.tw/ support/resources/GPU/ for a list of supported GPUs and the NVIDIA website for more details on the GPU specifications.

  • Page 42: Expansion Card Setup

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Direction of Airflow Side Screws Left Side GPU Bracket and Cards Direction of Airflow Side Screws Right Side GPU Bracket and Cards Figure 3-13. Installing GPU Cards into the Left and Right GPU Brackets Expansion Card Setup The system supports the following PCI-Express expansion cards by using an expansion card bracket: Cards up to 10.5"...
  • Page 43 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Low-Profile PCI-E Slots Standard Size PCI-E Slots Figure 3-14. Rear Expansion Card Slots Installing a Full-Height Expansion Card 1. Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1 and remove the cover as described in Section 3.2.
  • Page 44 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Figure 3-16. Installing the Expansion Card Bracket into the Chassis Figure 3-17. Installing a Low-Profile Expansion Card...

  • Page 45: System Cooling

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation System Cooling Five 8-cm fans provide the cooling for the system. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components.

  • Page 46: Front And Gpu Fans

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual 4. Lift the fan housing up and out of the chassis. 5. Disconnect the fan cable. 6. Examine the drawings below, then disassemble the fan housing by removing the front and rear fan guards (A). 7. Reassemble the fan housing around the replacement fan as follows: Front and GPU Fans 1.

  • Page 47: Air Shroud

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3. Reconnect the cable to the replacement fan. 4. Replace the chassis cover and power cord, then power the system back on. Air Shroud Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The serverboard air shroud does not require screws for installation.

  • Page 48: Power Supply

    The failed power module can then be replaced without powering-down the system with the same model. Replacement modules can be ordered directly from Supermicro. An amber light on the power supply is illuminated when the power is switched off. A green light indicates that the power supply is operating.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections

    Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections This section describes the connections on the motherboard and provides pinout definitions. Note that depending on how the system is configured, not all connections are required. The LEDs on the motherboard are also described here. A serverboard layout indicating component locations may be found in Chapter 1.

  • Page 50: Headers And Connectors

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual 4.2 Headers and Connectors Fan Headers Eight 4-pin fan headers (FAN1~6, FANA, FANB) are located on the motherboard to provide CPU/system cooling. These 4-pin fan headers are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans. Fan speed control is supported by a thermal management setting in the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) and is only available only when all 4-pin fans are used.
  • Page 51 Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections SGPIO Header The S-SGPIO1 (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) header is used to communicate with the enclosure management chip on the backplane. SGPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Ground DATA Out Load Ground Clock NC = No Connection Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1 on the motherboard.

  • Page 52: Control Panel

    The X11DPG-SN has ten SATA 3.0 ports (I-SATA0-3, I-SATA4-7 and S-SATA0 and S-SATA1), which are supported by the Intel C621 chipset. S-SATA0 can be used with Supermicro SuperDOM, a yellow SATA DOM connector with power pins built in that does not require external power cables.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system. This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 6). To turn off the power when the system is in suspend mode, press the button for 4 seconds or longer.
  • Page 54 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Fan Fail and UID LED Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to use the Overheat/Fan Fail LED connections. The LED on pin 8 provides warnings of overheat or fan failure. OH/Fan Fail Indicator...

  • Page 55: Ports

    Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 3.3V Standby Power LED NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin#...
  • Page 56 LED indicators. The UID indicators provide easy identification of a system that may be in need of service. Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com. UID LED LED Indicator...

  • Page 57: Jumpers

    Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections 4.4 Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers are used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function associated with it. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout page for jumper locations.
  • Page 58 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Manufacturing Mode Select Close JPME2 to bypass SPI flash security and force the system to use the Manufacturing Mode, which will allow you to flash the system firmware from a host server to modify system settings.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections BIOS Recovery The default setting is on pins 1 and 2 of jumper JBR1 for normal operation (Normal). For BIOS recovery, close pins 2-3. BIOS Recovery Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Normal Pins 2-3 BIOS Recovery Management Engine (ME) Recovery Use jumper JPME1 to select ME Firmware Recovery mode and limit resource allocation to only...

  • Page 60: Led Indicators

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual 4.5 LED Indicators BMC Heartbeat LED LEDM1 is the BMC heartbeat LED. When the LED is blinking green, BMC is functioning normally. BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator LED Color Definition Green: BMC Normal Blinking Onboard Power LED The Onboard Power LED is located at LE2 on the motherboard.

  • Page 61: Chapter 5 Software

    USB/SATA DVD drive, or a USB flash drive, or the IPMI KVM console. 2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 62 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual 4. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner.

  • Page 63: Driver Installation

    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. Download this file to to a USB flash drive or a DVD.

  • Page 64: Superdoctor ® 5

    5.3 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 65: Ipmi

    The X11DPG-SN supports the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI). IPMI is used to provide remote access, monitoring and management. There are several BIOS settings that are related to IPMI. For general documentation and information on IPMI, please visit our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm.

  • Page 66: Chapter 6 Bios

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Chapter 6 BIOS 6.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11DPG-SN motherboards. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash 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 67: Main Setup

    Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is 01/01/2014 after RTC reset. Supermicro X11DPG-SN BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
  • Page 68 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system. Memory Speed This item displays the default speed of the memory modules installed in the system.

  • Page 69: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 6: BIOS 6.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an incorrect DRAM frequency, or an incorrect BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, restore the setting to the manufacture default setting.
  • Page 70 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Interrupt 19 Capture 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 "capture"...
  • Page 71 Chapter 6: BIOS CPU Configuration Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunc- tion. Processor Configuration The following CPU information will be displayed: • Processor BSP Revision • Processor Socket • Processor ID •...
  • Page 72 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Intel Virtualization Technology Select Enable to use Intel Virtualization Technology which will allow the I/O device assignments to be directly reported to the VMM (Virtual Memory Management) through the DMAR ACPI tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data- sharing.
  • Page 73 Chapter 6: BIOS AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security. The options are Disable and Enable. Advanced Power Management Configuration CPU P State Control SpeedStep (PStates) EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.
  • Page 74 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual CPU C6 Report Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 state (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 state, power to all caches is turned off. The options are Disable, Enable and Auto.
  • Page 75 Chapter 6: BIOS Degrade Precedence Use this feature to select the degrading precedence option for Ultra Path Interconnect connections. Select Topology Precedent to degrade UPI features if system options are in conflict. Select Feature Precedent to degrade UPI topology if system options are in conflict. The options are Topology Precedence and Feature Precedence.
  • Page 76 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual tCCD_L Relaxation If this feature is set to Enable, SPD (Serial Presence Detect) will override tCCD_L ("Column to Column Delay-Long", or “Command to Command Delay-Long” on the column side.) If this feature is set to Disable, tCCD_L will be enforced based on the memory frequency.
  • Page 77 Chapter 6: BIOS Memory RAS (Reliability_Availability_Serviceability) Configuration Use this submenu to configure the following Memory RAS settings. Static Virtual Lockstep Mode Select Enable to support Static Virtual Lockstep mode to enhance memory performance. The options are Disable and Enable. Mirror Mode Select Enable to set all 1LM/2LM memory installed in the system on the mirror mode, which will create a duplicate copy of data stored in the memory to increase memory security, but it will reduce the memory capacity into half.
  • Page 78 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Note: This item is hidden when Patrol Scrub item is set to Disable. IIO Configuration EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) Features When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located in a processor will always remain clear during electric tuning.
  • Page 79 Chapter 6: BIOS PCI-E Port Max (Maximum) Payload Size (Available for CPU 1 Configuration only) Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI-E device specified by to user to enhance system performance. The options are 128B, 256B and Auto.
  • Page 80 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Select Enable to enable ATS (Address Translation Services) support for the Non-Iscoh VT-d engine to enhance system performance. The options are Enable and Disable. Posted Interrupt Select Enable to support VT_D Posted Interrupt which will allow external interrupts to be...
  • Page 81 Chapter 6: BIOS South Bridge The following South Bridge information will display: • USB Module Version • USB Devices Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disable to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only.
  • Page 82 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following items: SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 83 Chapter 6: BIOS SATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the device installed on the SATA port selected by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
  • Page 84 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Spin Up Device On an edge detect from 0 to 1, set this item to allow the sSATA device installed on the sSATA port specified by the user to start a COMRESET initialization. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 85 Chapter 6: BIOS MMCFG Base This feature determines the lowest MMCFG (Memory-Mapped Configuration) base assigned to PCI devices. The options are 1G, 1.5G, 1.75G. 2G, 2.25G, and 3G. VGA Priority Use this item to select the graphics device to be used as the primary video display for system boot.
  • Page 86 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Ipv4 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable Ipv4 PXE boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the Ipv4 PXE boot option. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Ipv4 HTTP Support Select Enabled to enable Ipv4 HTTP boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the Ipv4 HTTP boot option.
  • Page 87 Chapter 6: BIOS Change Settings This feature specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1. Select Auto for the BIOS to automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address to a serial port specified. The options for Serial Port 1 are Auto, (IO=3F8h;...
  • Page 88 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Console Redirection Settings (for COM1) Terminal Type Use thid feature 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. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes.
  • Page 89 Chapter 6: BIOS Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 90 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Bits Per Second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines.
  • Page 91 Chapter 6: BIOS Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400. Redirection After BIOS Post Use this feature to enable or disable legacy Console Redirection after BIOS POST (Power-On Self-Test).
  • Page 92 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Bits Per Second This feature sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in both host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
  • Page 93 "IIO Configuration" in the "Chipset/North Bridge" submenu). Note 2: For more information on TPM, please refer to the TPM manual at http://www. supermicro.com/manuals/other. Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU When this submenu is selected and the RAID devices are detected, the BIOS screen displays the following items: Intel®...

  • Page 94: Event Logs

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual 6.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 95 Chapter 6: BIOS SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event Select Enabled to log system boot events. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255. The default setting is 1.

  • Page 96: Ipmi

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual 6.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. When you select this submenu and press the <Enter> key, the following information will display: • IPMI Firmware Revision: This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system.
  • Page 97 Chapter 6: BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to determine 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.
  • Page 98 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual IPMI LAN Selection Use this feature to select the type of the IPMI LAN. The options are Dedicated, Shared, and Failover. VLAN Select Enabled to enable IPMI VLAN function support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 99: Security Settings

    Chapter 6: BIOS 6.6 Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long. User Password Use this feature to set the user password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 100 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Attempt Secure Boot If this item is set to Enabled, Secure Boot will be activated when a Platform Key (PK) is entered. A Platform Key is a security key used to manage the security settings of the platform firmware used in your system.
  • Page 101 Chapter 6: BIOS Key Exchange Keys This feature allows the user to enter and configure a set of values to be used as a Key- Exchange-Keys for the system. This set of values also indicate the size, the keys numbers, and the key source of the Key-Exchange-Keys.

  • Page 102: Boot Settings

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual 6.7 Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this feature to select the type of devices that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) and Dual.
  • Page 103 Chapter 6: BIOS Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a new boot option to the boot priority features for your system. Add Boot Option Use this item to specify the name for the new boot option. Path for Boot Option Use this feature to enter the path for the new boot option in the format fsx:\path\filename.efi.

  • Page 104: Save & Exit

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual 6.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. Save Options 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 105 Chapter 6: BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter> to load manufacturer default settings which are intended for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 106: Appendix A Bios Error Codes

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Error Codes A.1 BIOS Error Beep (POST) 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 107 When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.

  • Page 108: Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements For Ac Systems

    Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis. These warnings may also be found on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/about/...
  • Page 109 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements 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. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.
  • Page 110 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual . ٌ ‫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 111 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements 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. Attention Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives d'installation. .‫יש...
  • Page 112 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Warnung Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, dass im Gebäude ein Kurzschluss- bzw. Überstromschutz installiert ist. Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Nennwert der Schutzvorrichtung nicht mehr als: 250 V, 20 A beträgt. ¡Advertencia! Este equipo utiliza el sistema de protección contra cortocircuitos (o sobrecorrientes) del edificio.
  • Page 113 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Power Disconnection Warning Warning! The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to install or remove system components. 電源切断の警告...
  • Page 114 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual ‫يجب فصم اننظاو من جميع مصادر انطاقت وإ ز انت سهك انكهرباء من وحدة امداد‬ ‫انطاقت قبم‬ ‫انىصىل إىن امنناطق انداخهيت نههيكم نتثبيج أو إ ز انت مكىناث الجهاز‬ 경고! 시스템에 부품들을 장착하거나 제거하기 위해서는 섀시 내부에 접근하기 전에 반드시 전원...
  • Page 115 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Attention Il est vivement recommandé de confier l'installation, le remplacement et la maintenance de ces équipements à des personnels qualifiés et expérimentés. !‫אזהרה‬ .‫צוות מוסמך בלבד רשאי להתקין, להחליף את הציוד או לתת שירות עבור הציוד‬ ‫واملدربيه...
  • Page 116 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Warnung Diese Einheit ist zur Installation in Bereichen mit beschränktem Zutritt vorgesehen. Der Zutritt zu derartigen Bereichen ist nur mit einem Spezialwerkzeug, Schloss und Schlüssel oder einer sonstigen Sicherheitsvorkehrung möglich. ¡Advertencia! Esta unidad ha sido diseñada para instalación en áreas de acceso restringido. Sólo puede obtenerse acceso a una de estas áreas mediante la utilización de una herramienta especial,...
  • Page 117 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling Warning! There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions 電池の取り扱い...
  • Page 118 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual ‫هناك خطر من انفجار يف حالة اسحبذال البطارية بطريقة غري صحيحة فعليل‬ ‫اسحبذال البطارية‬ ‫فقط بنفس النىع أو ما يعادلها مام أوصث به الرشمة املصنعة‬ ‫جخلص من البطاريات املسحعملة وفقا لحعليامت الرشمة الصانعة‬ 경고! 배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일하거나 제...
  • Page 119 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements ¡Advertencia! Puede que esta unidad tenga más de una conexión para fuentes de alimentación. Para cortar por completo el suministro de energía, deben desconectarse todas las conexiones. Attention Cette unité peut avoir plus d'une connexion d'alimentation. Pour supprimer toute tension et tout courant électrique de l'unité, toutes les connexions d'alimentation doivent être débranchées.
  • Page 120 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Backplane Voltage Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing. バックプレーンの電圧 システムの稼働中は危険な電圧または電力が、 バックプレーン上にかかっています。 修理する際には注意く ださい。 警告 当系统正在进行时，背板上有很危险的电压或能量，进行维修时务必小心。 警告 當系統正在進行時，背板上有危險的電壓或能量，進行維修時務必小心。 Warnung Wenn das System in Betrieb ist, treten auf der Rückwandplatine gefährliche Spannungen oder Energien auf.
  • Page 121 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements ‫هناك خطز مه التيار الكهزبايئ أوالطاقة املىجىدة عىل اللىحة‬ ‫عندما يكىن النظام يعمل كه حذ ر ا عند خدمة هذا الجهاس‬ 경고! 시스템이 동작 중일 때 후면판 (Backplane)에는 위험한 전압이나 에너지가 발생 합니다. 서비스 작업 시 주의하십시오. Waarschuwing Een gevaarlijke spanning of energie is aanwezig op de backplane wanneer het systeem in gebruik is.
  • Page 122 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual ‫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 경고! 현 지역 및 국가의 전기 규정에 따라 장비를 설치해야 합니다.
  • Page 123 Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements 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 124 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual 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.
  • Page 125 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.
  • Page 126 ‫حجم املوصل والقابس السليم. استخدام أي كابالت ومحوالت أخرى قد يتسبب يف عطل أو حريق. يحظر قانون السالمة لألجهزة الكهربائية واملعدات استخدام الكابالت املعتمدة‬ ‫ من قبل‬UL ‫ أو‬CSA ‫( والتي تحمل عالمة‬UL/CSA) ‫ مع أي معدات أخرى غري املنتجات املعنية واملحددة من قبل‬Supermicro.
  • Page 127 사항을 준수하여 제공되거나 지정된 연결 혹은 구매 케이블, 전원 케이블 및 AC 어댑터를 사용하십시오. 다른 케이블이나 어댑터를 사용하면 오작동이나 화재가 발생할 수 있습니다. 전기 용품 안전법은 UL 또는 CSA 인증 케이블 (코드에 UL / CSA가 표시된 케이블)을 Supermicro 가 지정한 제품 이외의 전기 장치에 사용하는 것을 금지합니다. Stroomkabel en AC-Adapter...

  • Page 128: Appendix C System Specifications

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Appendix C System Specifications Processors Dual Intel Xeon 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx series or 82xx/62xx/52xx/42xx/32xx series processors in a Socket P type socket Note: Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our website for updates to supported processors.
  • Page 129 Appendix C: System Specifications Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55032 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/3-3, CISPR 32 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) Other: VCCI-CISPR 32 and AS/NZS CISPR 32 Environmental: Directive 2011/65/EU, Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 and Directive 2012/19/EU...

  • Page 130: Appendix D Cpu-Based Raid For Nvme

    SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual Appendix D CPU-Based RAID for NVMe Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel VROC) is an enterprise RAID solution for NVMe SSDs ® directly attached to Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) is an integrated controller inside the CPU PCI-E root complex.
  • Page 131 Appendix D: CPU-Based RAID for NVMe Additional Information Additional information is available on the product page for the Supermicro add-on card and the linked manuals. www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/addon/AOC-VROCxxxMOD.cfm D.1 Hardware Key The Intel VROC hardware key is a license key that detects the Intel VROC SKU and activates the function accordingly.
  • Page 132 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual D.2 Enabling NVMe RAID RAID for NVMe SSDs must be enabled through the UEFI BIOS. 1. Install the patch as described in the Restrictions and Requirements section on a previous page. 2. Reboot the server. 3. Press [DEL] key to enter BIOS.
  • Page 133 Appendix D: CPU-Based RAID for NVMe 6. Press [F4] to save the configuration and reboot the system. 7. Press [DEL] to enter BIOS. 8. Switch to Advanced > Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU > All Intel VMD Controllers > Create RAID Volume. 9.
  • Page 134 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual D.3 Status Indications An LED indicator on the drive carrier shows the RAID status of the drive. Drive Carrier Status LED Indicator Status State (red) Normal function Locating 4 Hz blink Fault Solid on Rebuilding 1 Hz Blink IBPI SFF 8489 Defined Status LED States D.4 Hot Swap Drives...

  • Page 135: Appendix E Bsmi Chinese Safety Warnings

    Appendix E: BSMI Chinese Safety Warnings Appendix E BSMI Chinese Safety Warnings...
  • Page 136 SuperServer 2029GP-TR User's Manual 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 Declaration of the Presence Condition of the Restricted Substances Marking 設備名稱：伺服器/ Server 型號（型式）：218G-X11 (系列型號: 218G-GPU, SYS-2029GP-TR) Equipment name Type designation (Type) 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 單元 Ｕnit Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated 鉛Lead...

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