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  • Page 1 SuperServer ® 6029BT-DNC0R 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 If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: support@supermicro.com This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website for possible updates to the manual revision level. Warnings Special attention should be given to the following symbols used in this manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual 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 Rear Features ........................11 Input/Output Ports ......................12 Node Trays ........................13 1.5 Motherboard Layout ......................14...
  • Page 5 Contents Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation 3.1 Removing Power .......................23 3.2 Accessing the System ......................24 Removing a Computing Node Drawer ................24 Removing the Chassis Cover ...................25 3.3 Motherboard Components ....................26 Processor and Heatsink Installation ..................26 The Processor Carrier Assembly ...................26 Heatsinks ........................27 Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module ..............28 Creating the Processor Carrier Assembly ..............29...
  • Page 6 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections 4.1 Headers and Connectors ....................54 4.2 Input/Output Ports ......................56 4.3 Jumpers ..........................57 4.4 LED Indicators ........................59 Chapter 5 Software 5.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ..................60 5.2 Driver Installation ........................62 5.3 SuperDoctor 5 ........................63 ®...
  • 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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 8: Overview

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This chapter provides a brief outline of the functions and features of the 6029BT-DNC0R SuperServer. It is based on the X11DPT-B motherboard and the SC827BHD+-R2K22BP chassis. This is a Big Twin chassis with two independent hot-swap computing nodes and twelve 3.5"...

  • Page 9: System Features

    SC827BHD+-R2K22BP CPU (per node) Dual Intel Xeon 82xx/62xx/52xx/42xx/32xx or 81xx/61xx/51xx/41xx/31xx processors (in Socket P (LGA3647)) (Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family). For the latest CPU/memory updates, refer to the Supermicro website at https://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/Xeon/C620/X11DPT-B.cfm Memory (per node) Up to 6 TB of memory with DDR4 up to 2933 MT/s ECC Load Reduced DIMMs (LRDIMM) and Registered DIMMs (RDIMM) in 24 DIMM slots;...

  • Page 10: Server Chassis Features

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual 1.4 Server Chassis Features Control Panel The are two control panels on the front outside edges of the chassis. Each control panel houses power buttons and status monitoring lights for one node. Figure 1-1. Control Panel...

  • Page 11: Front Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Front Features The chassis front offers access to the storage drives and a control panel for each node. Three drives NVMe or SAS Three drives NVMe or SAS Six drives connected to Node B Six drives connected to Node A Control Panel Control Panel Figure 1-2.

  • Page 12: Input/Output Ports

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual SIOM Network Ports Network ports are provided by the SIOM card, which offers several choices of connections speeds and types. SIOM Networking Add-on Card Options Speed Ports Add-on Card Part Number Two RJ45 AOC-MGP-i2M Four RJ45...

  • Page 13: Node Trays

    Chapter 1: Introduction Node Trays The chassis contains two separate computing nodes, each with its own motherboard. Figure 1-5. Node Drawer...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Layout

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual 1.5 Motherboard Layout Below is a layout of the X11DPT-B 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.

  • Page 15: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1: Introduction Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS Open (Normal) JPME1 ME Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal) Connector Description Battery (BT1) Onboard COMS battery COM 1 Front Panel COM Port 1 FAN 3/4 System cooling fan headers IPMI_LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN port Front control panel header...
  • Page 16 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual SYS-6029BT-DNC0R System Block Diagram (Single Node) To PCI-E Expansion Slot To NVMe hybrid drive bays To PCI-E Expansion Slots (2 PCI-E x8) To NVMe/SATA M.2 slots To SAS3 drive bays 3008 To NVMe/SATA M.2 slots Figure 1-5. Intel C621 Chipset Block Diagram (Single Node)

  • 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 6029BT-DNC0R 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: Rack Mounting Instructions

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual 2.3 Rack Mounting Instructions 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: Installing The Rails On A Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Rails on a Rack 1. Loosen the adjusting screw to allow the rear section to slide into the front section. 2. Push the small hooks on the front section of the rail into the holes on the front post of the rack and then down, until the spring-loaded pegs snap into the rack holes.

  • Page 22: Chassis Installation

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Chassis Installation Slide the chassis into the rack so that the bottom of the chassis slides onto the bottom lip of the rails. Figure 2-3. Sliding the Chassis into the Rack Note: Figures are for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers into racks from the bottom up.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Accessing The System

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual 3.2 Accessing the System Removing a Computing Node Drawer 1. Use the operating system to power down the node. 2. Remove any cables attached to the node. 3. Push the release latch to the right, then pull the node handle 4.

  • Page 25: Removing The Chassis Cover

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Removing the Chassis Cover You can access some chassis components, such as fans, by removing the cover. Remove two screws Figure 3-2. Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover The chassis top cover can be lifted off after removing two screws. Caution: Except for short periods of time, do not operate the server without the cover in place.

  • Page 26: Motherboard Components

    Thermal grease is pre-applied on a new heatsink. No additional thermal grease is needed. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustration only. Your components may look different.

  • Page 27: Heatsinks

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Heatsinks There are two different heatsink models, SNK-P0068PS and SNK-P0069PS (not as tall). Use the SNK-P0069PS for CPU2 in each node. SNK-P0068PS SNK-P0069PS Figure 3-4. Heatsink Models...

  • Page 28: Overview Of The Processor Heatsink Module

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains a heatsink, a processor carrier, and the processor. Note that there are two different heatsink models, SNK-P0068PS and SNK- P0069PS (not as tall). Heatsink with Thermal Grease...

  • Page 29: Creating The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Creating the Processor Carrier Assembly To install a processor into the processor carrier, follow the steps below: 1. Hold the processor with the LGA lands (gold contacts) facing up. Locate the small, gold triangle in the corner of the processor and the corresponding hollowed triangle on the processor carrier.

  • Page 30: Assembling The Processor Heatsink Module

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Assembling the Processor Heatsink Module After creating the processor carrier assembly, mount it onto the heatsink to create the processor heatsink module (PHM): 1. Note the label on top of the heatsink, which marks the heatsink mounting holes as 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  • Page 31: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with a plastic protective cover on the CPU socket. Remove it carefully to install the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM). CPU Socket with Plastic Protective Cover Remove the plastic protective cover from the CPU socket.

  • Page 32: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Installing the Processor Heatsink Module After assembling the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM), install it onto the CPU socket: Note that there are two different heatsink models, SNK-P0068PS and SNK-P0069PS (not as tall). Use the SNK-P0069PS for CPU2 in each node.

  • Page 33: Memory Installation

    *4Gb DRAM density is only supported on speeds up to 2666 MT/s **Only the 82xx and 62xx series support 2933 MT/s; for other processors, memory speed as supported by the CPU. Check the Supermicro website for possible updates to memory support.

  • Page 34: Memory Population Guidelines

    Then, if using two DIMMs per channel, install the second DIMM in the black slot. The following memory population sequence table was created based on guidelines provided by Intel to support Supermicro motherboards. The diagram is for illustrative purposes; your motherboard may look different.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Memory Population for the X11 DP Motherboard, 24 DIMM Slots CPUs/DIMMs Memory Population Sequence 1 CPU & 1 DIMM CPU1: P1-DIMMA1 1 CPU & 2 DIMMs CPU1: P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1 1 CPU & 3 DIMMs CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1 1 CPU &...
  • Page 36 HDD_LED1 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual BIOS LICENSE X11DPT-B DESIGNED IN USA IPMI CODE JSD1 REV:1.02 JSD1: SATA DOM POWER CPU1 CPU2 Figure 3-4. DIMM Locations...

  • Page 37: Dcpmm Population Table (24 Slots) Based On The 82Xx/62Xx/52Xx/42Xx

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation DCPMM Population Table (24 Slots) based on the 82xx/62xx/52xx/42xx Symmetric Population for Each CPU DCP & P1/P2- P1/P2- P1/P2- P1/P2- P1/P2- P1/P2- P1/P2- P1/P2- P1/P2- P1/P2- P1/P2- P1/P2- Channel Modes DIMMs DIMMF1 DIMMF2 DIMME1 DIMME2 DIMMD1 DIMMD2...
  • Page 38 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual • For each individual population, rearrangements between channels are allowed as long as the resulting population is compliant with the PDG rules for the 82xx/62xx/52xx/42xx platform. • For each individual population, use the same DDR4 DIMM in all slots.

  • Page 39: Installing Memory

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Installing Memory ESD Precautions Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents including memory modules. To avoid damaging DIMM modules, it is important to handle them carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient. • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

  • Page 40: Motherboard Battery

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual 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.

  • Page 41: Chassis Components

    For M.2 SSD storage, see the next section. Note: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, see the Supermicro website. Note: For VROC configurations, refer to the VROC appendix in this manual Drive Carrier Indicators Each drive carrier has two LED indicators: an activity indicator and a status indicator.

  • Page 42: Drive Configuration

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Drive Configuration The system contains two separate computing node drawers, each with its own motherboard. Each node controls a set of six drives. If a node drawer is pulled out of the chassis, the drives associated with that node will power down.

  • Page 43: Installing Drives

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Installing Drives Removing Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive carrier handle. 2. Use the handle to pull the carrier out of the chassis (Figure 3-7). 3.
  • Page 44 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Figure 3-9. Removing a Dummy Drive from the Drive Carrier Installing a Drive 1. Install a new drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes in the drive align with those in the carrier.

  • Page 45: Installing M.2 Solid State Drives

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Installing M.2 Solid State Drives Each node can accommodate two M.2 solid state drives (SSDs) on the storage adapter card. Several SSD lengths are supported—42mm, 60mm, 80mm or 110mm. For each length, there is an hole in the storage adapter card for a plastic standoff. SSD Sockets Hole for Standoffs (choose one)
  • Page 46 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual If the plastic standoff is not in the correct hole, you must remove the storage adapter card to move the standoff. Removing the Storage Adapter Card 1. With the node out of the chassis, release the storage adapter card from the node. There are five screws on the right outside of the node, and four screws on the inside of the node connector.

  • Page 47: Installing Expansion Cards

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Installing Expansion Cards Each node can accommodate two full-height, half length x8 PCIe cards per node, plus one low-profile, half-length x16 PCIe card. Installing a Full-Height Expansion Card 1. Power down the node and remove it from the chassis. 2.

  • Page 48: Siom Card

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual SIOM Card The Supermicro Input/Output module (SIOM) card provides options for network connection. It is inserted into a SIOM slot on the motherboard. This installation is usually performed by a system integrator or manufacturer. Installing the SIOM Card Before Installing the Motherboard 1.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Installing the SIOM Card After the Motherboard Is Installed 1. With the node pulled out, remove the eight screws as below. Figure 3-16. Rear Node Section Screws Figure 3-17. Removing the Rear Node Section for SIOM 2.

  • Page 50: System Fans

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual System Fans Four fans provide cooling. Fan speed is controlled by a system temperature setting in IPMI. If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed. The system can continue to run with a failed fan.
  • Page 51 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-19. Replacing a Fan in the Fan Housing 6. Place the replacement fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans.

  • Page 52: Installing The Air Shrouds

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Installing the Air Shrouds The system requires air shrouds for each node to maximize airflow efficiency. Installing an Air Shroud The motherboard, any expansion cards, and all components must be installed in the node tray. Place the air shroud as shown below and secure it with screws.

  • Page 53: Power Supply

    Power Supply The chassis features redundant power supplies. The power modules can be changed without powering down the system. New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro or authorized distributors. These power supplies are auto-switching capable. This feature enables them to automatically sense the input voltage and operate at a 100-120v or 180-240v.

  • Page 54: Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections

    The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is available from Supermicro. A TPM is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It enables the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.
  • Page 55 Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators located on the control panel at the front of the chassis. It is designed specifically for use with a Supermicro chassis. PCI Express 3.0 Slots There are two PCIe slots on the motherboard for expansion cards. Several other PCIe slots are used for proprietary cards.

  • Page 56: Input/Output Ports

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual 4.2 Input/Output Ports See the figure below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. Figure 4-2. Rear I/O Ports Back Panel I/O Ports No. Description Description VGA port USB0 (3.0)

  • Page 57: Jumpers

    Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections 4.3 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 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual VGA Enable/Disable JPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port using the onboard graphics controller. The default setting is Enabled. VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Definition Setting Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled Management Engine (ME) Recovery...

  • Page 59: Led Indicators

    Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections 4.4 LED Indicators IPMI LAN LED The yellow LED indicates activity, while the green/amber LED indicates the speed of the connection. IPMI LAN LED IPMI LAN Link LED (left) LED Color Definition Link LED Activity LED Amber: Solid 1 Gb/s Green: Solid...

  • Page 60: 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 61 Chapter 5: Software 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. Figure 5-2.

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 64: Ipmi

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual 5.4 IPMI The X11DPT-B 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:...

  • Page 65: Chapter 6 Bios

    Chapter 6: BIOS Chapter 6 BIOS 6.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the X11DPT-B and provides the instructions on navigating the setup screens. The BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be updated. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted since this manual was published.
  • Page 66 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual The Main tab page allows you to set the date and time, and it displays system information. System Date/System Time Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System Time using the arrow keys.

  • Page 67: Advanced Setup Configurations

    Chapter 6: BIOS 6.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced tab and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Caution: 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. If this occurs, revert to the manufacture default settings.
  • Page 68 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Wait For "F1" If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 (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 "capture"...
  • Page 69 Chapter 6: BIOS button for 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button. The options are Instant Off and 4 Seconds Override. Throttle on Power Fail Use this feature to decrease system power by throttling CPU frequency when one power supply has failed.
  • Page 70 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual or damage the system during an attack. The default is Enable. (Refer to the Intel ® and Microsoft ® websites for more information.) Intel Virtualization Technology Use feature to enable the Vanderpool Technology. This technology allows the system to run several operating systems simultaneously.
  • Page 71 Chapter 6: BIOS Advanced Power Management Configuration  CPU P State Control  This feature allows the user to configure the following CPU power settings Speedstep (Pstates) Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 72 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Select Enabled to use Enhanced Halt-State technology, which will significantly reduce the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a Halt-state. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 73 Chapter 6: BIOS Degrade Precedence Use this feature to set degrade precedence when system settings are in conflict. Select Topology Precedence to degrade Features. Select Feature Precedence to degrade Topology. The options are Topology Precedence and Feature Precedence. Link L0p Enable Select Enable for Link L0p support.
  • Page 74 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual side.) If this feature is set to Disable, tCCD_L will be enforced based on the memory frequency. The options are Enable and Disable. Enable ADR Select Enable for ADR (Automatic Diagnostic Repository) support to enhance memory performance.
  • Page 75 Chapter 6: BIOS ADDDC Sparing Adaptive Double Device Data Correction (ADDDC) Sparing detects when the prede- termined threshold for correctable errors is reached, copying the contents of the failing DIMM to spare memory. The failing DIMM or memory rank will then be disabled. The options are Disable and Enable.
  • Page 76 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual MCP1 (II0 PCIe Br5) This item configures the PCI-E port Bifuraction setting for a PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16, and Auto.  CPU1 PcieBr0D00F0 - Port 0/DMI/CPU1 PcieBr1D00F0 - Port 1A/CPU1...
  • Page 77 Chapter 6: BIOS  CPU2 PcieBr0D00F0 - Port 0/DMI/CPU2 PcieBr1D00F0 - Port 1A/CPU2 PcieBr2D00F0 - Port 2A/CPU2 PcieBr3D00F0 - Port 3A/CPU2 PcieBr3D02F0 - Port 3C/CPU2 PcieBr4D00F0 - MCP 0/ CPU2 PcieBr5D00F0 - MCP 1 Link Speed Use this item to select the link speed for the PCI-E port specified by the user. The op- tions are Auto, Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (8 GT/s).
  • Page 78 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual PassThrough DMA Use this feature to allow devices such as network cards to access the system memory without using a processor. Select Enable to use the Non-Isoch VT_D Engine Pass Through Direct Memory Access (DMA) support. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 79 Chapter 6: BIOS VMD Config for PStack1 Intel VMD for Volume Management Device Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this stack. The options are Disable and Enable. *If the item "Intel VMD for Volume Management Device" above is set to Enable, the following items will be dislayed: VMD port 2A~VMD port 2D (Available when the device is detected by the system)
  • Page 80 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual *If the item "Intel VMD for Volume Management Device" above is set to Enable, the following items will be dislayed: VMD port 1A~VMD port 1D (Available when the device is detected by the system) Select Enable to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this spe- cific root port.
  • Page 81 Chapter 6: BIOS Hot Plug Capable (Available when the device is detected by the system) Use this feature to enable hot plug support for PCIe root ports 3A~3D. The options are Disable and Enable. PCI-E Completion Timeout Disable Use this feature to enable PCI-E Completion Timeout support for electric tuning. The options are Yes, No, and Per-Port.
  • Page 82 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip. The options are Disable and Enable. Configure SATA as Select IDE to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an IDE drive. Select AHCI to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an AHCI drive.
  • Page 83 Chapter 6: BIOS PCH sSATA 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: sSATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard sSATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 84 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration The following information will display: • PCI Bus Driver Version • PCI Devices Common Settings: Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address.
  • Page 85 Chapter 6: BIOS SIOM: CPU1 PCI-E 3.0 X16 OPROM This feature Enables or Disables Option ROM support to boot the computer using a device installed on the slot specified by the user. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. CPU2 SXB2 PCI-E 3.0 X16 OPROM This feature Enables or Disables Option ROM support to boot the computer using a device installed on the slot specified by the user.
  • Page 86 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Super IO Configuration The following Super IO information will display: • Super IO Chip 2500 Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 87 Chapter 6: BIOS Serial Port 2 Attribute Select SOL to use COM Port 2 as a Serial_Over_LAN (SOL) port for console redirectoin. The options are COM and SOL. Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 88 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual 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.
  • Page 89 Chapter 6: BIOS EMS Console Redirection Settings EMS Console Redirection 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. *If the item above set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
  • Page 90 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual ACPI Settings Numa This setting Enables or Disables Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA), a feature that improves memory-to-processor communication and performance. The options are Enabled or Disabled. WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and...
  • Page 91 Chapter 6: BIOS  Add an Attempt  Delete Attempts  Change Attempt Order Intel Virtual RAID on CPU  Intel VROC with VMD Technology RAID volumes and Intel VMD Controllers information will be displayed if they are detected by the system. 4.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings.
  • Page 92 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual METW The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) defines number of minutes must pass between duplicate log events before MECI is incremented. This is in minutes, from 0 to 99. The default value is 60. Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

  • Page 93: Event Logs

    Chapter 6: BIOS 6.4 Event Logs Use this tab page to configure Event Log settings. 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.
  • Page 94 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual 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 occurences that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.

  • Page 95: Ipmi

    Chapter 6: BIOS 6.5 IPMI Use this tab page to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status (Baseboard Management Controller) This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log ...
  • Page 96 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual keep all system event logs after each system reboot. The options are No, Yes, On next reset, and Yes, On every reset. When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full.
  • Page 97 Chapter 6: BIOS Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).

  • Page 98: Security

    SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual 6.6 Security Use this tab page to configure Security settings. 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.
  • Page 99 Chapter 6: BIOS 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 100 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Authorized Signatures  This feature allows the user to enter and configure a set of values to be used as Authorized Signatures for the system. This set of values also indicate the size, the keys numbers, and the key source of the Authorized Signatures.

  • Page 101: Boot

    Chapter 6: BIOS 6.7 Boot Use this tab page 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. Legacy to EFI Support Select Enabled to boot EFI OS support after Legacy boot order has failed.
  • Page 102 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual When the item above -"Boot Mode Select" is set to UEFI, the following items will be display for configuration: • Boot Option #1 - Boot Option #9  Delete Boot Option Use this feature to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list.

  • Page 103: Save & Exit

    Chapter 6: BIOS 6.8 Save & Exit Use this tab page to configure Save & Exit settings. 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. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
  • Page 104 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Discard Changes Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS setup utility. 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.

  • Page 105: Appendix A Bios Error Codes

    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 106: 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 107 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 108 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R 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 109 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 110 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R 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 111 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 112 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R 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 113 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 114 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R 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 115 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 116 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R 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 117 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 118 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R 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 119 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 120 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R 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 121 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 122 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R 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 123 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 124 ‫.قيرح وأ لطع يف ببستي دق ىرخأ تالوحمو تالباك يأ مادختسا .ميلسلا سباقلاو لصوملا مجح‬ ‫ لبق نم ةدمتعملا تالباكلا مادختسا تادعملاو ةيئابرهكلا ةزهجألل ةمالسلا نوناق رظحي‬UL ‫ وأ‬CSA ‫( ةمالع لمحت يتلاو‬UL/CSA) ‫ لبق نم ةددحملاو ةينعملا تاجتنملا ريغ ىرخأ تادعم يأ عم‬Supermicro.
  • Page 125 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 126: Appendix C System Specifications

    Twenty four DIMM slots supporting up to 6 TB of memory with DDR4 2933 MT/s ECC Load Reduced DIMMs (LRDIMM) and Registered DIMMs (RDIMM); also supports Non-Volatile DIMM (NV-DIMM) and Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM) Note: See the Supermicro website for current supported memory. SAS Controller SAS3 (12Gbps) via Broadcom 3008;...
  • Page 127 Appendix C: System Specifications Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F) Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 60º C (-40º to 140º F) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) 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,...

  • Page 128: Appendix D Uefi Bios Recovery

    Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update.
  • Page 129 USB device or a writable CD/DVD. Note 1: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your drive disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 130 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User Manual 3. After locating the healthy BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below. Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 131 Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. After the BIOS recovery process is complete, press any key to reboot the system. 6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 7. Press <Del> continuously during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu.
  • Page 132 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User Manual 8. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier from Step 6. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.

  • Page 133: Appendix E Crash Dump Using Ipmi

    In the event of a processor internal error (IERR) that crashes your system, you may want to provide information to support staff. For this purpose you can download a crash dump of status information using IPMI. The IPMI manual is available at https://www.supermicro.com/ solutions/IPMI.cfm.
  • Page 134 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Downloading the Crash Dump File 1. In the IPMI interface, click the Miscellanous tab, then the Trouble Shooting option. 2. Click the Dump button and wait five minutes for the file to be created. (No confirm ation message will appear.)

  • Page 135: Appendix F Cpu-Based Raid For Nvme

    Appendix F CPU-Based RAID for NVMe Appendix F 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 136 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual 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 F.1 Hardware Key The Intel VROC hardware key is a license key that detects the Intel VROC SKU and activates the function accordingly.
  • Page 137 Appendix F CPU-Based RAID for NVMe F.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.
  • Page 138 SuperServer 6029BT-DNC0R User's Manual Figure F-3. Created Volume without Figure F-4. Created Volume with enabling RAID spanned over VMD enabling RAID spanned over VMD controller controller 11. If cross-controller RAID is required, select Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controller as shown in Figure F-4.
  • Page 139 Appendix F CPU-Based RAID for NVMe F.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...

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