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  • Page 1 UPER ® 7046T-H6R UPER ERVER 7046T-H6RF UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. Super Micro Computer, Inc. ("Supermicro") reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software, if any, and documentation may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent.

  • Page 3: Manual Organization

    It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 7046T- H6R/7046T-H6RF. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experi- enced technicians only. The SuperServer 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF is a high-end tower/4U server based on the SC745TQ-R800B chassis and the X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F dual processor serverboard.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi...
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Server Chassis Features ... 1-3 System Power ... 1-3 Front Control Panel ... 1-3 I/O Backplane ... 1-3 Cooling System ... 1-3 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-5 Chapter 2 Server Installation Overview ... 2-1 Unpacking the System ... 2-1 Preparing for Setup ... 2-1 Choosing a Setup Location ...
  • Page 7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ... 2-9 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ... 3-1 Control Panel Buttons ... 3-1 Power ... 3-1 Reset ... 3-1 Control Panel LEDs ... 3-2 Power ... 3-2 HDD ... 3-2 NIC1 ... 3-2 NIC2 ... 3-2 Overheat/Fan Fail ...
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-6 Quick Reference ... 5-12 Connector Defi nitions ... 5-13 5-10 Jumper Settings ... 5-18 5-11 Onboard Indicators ... 5-20 5-12 SAS and SATA Ports ... 5-21 5-13 Installing Software ... 5-22 Supero Doctor III ... 5-23 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices ...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Overview The SuperServer 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC745TQ-R800B server chassis and the X8DTH-6/ X8DTH-6F dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for informa- tion on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the system (www.

  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Serverboard Features The SuperServer 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF is built upon the X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel 5520 chipset and including two IOH36D hubs. Below are the main features of the X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

  • Page 11: Graphics Controller

    Front Control Panel The control panel on the SuperServer 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF provides you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset button are also included.

  • Page 12: System Block Diagram

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual airfl ow from the system fans to effi ciently cool the processor area of the system. The power supply module also includes a cooling fan. Figure 1-1. Intel 5520/ICH10R Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. #1-6 #1-5 #1-4...

  • Page 13: Contacting Supermicro

    Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 14 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it. Decide on a suitable location for the SuperServer 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi...

  • Page 16: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location • Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing. •...

  • Page 17: Rack Mounting Considerations

    • Allow the hot plug SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touch- ing them. • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-...

  • Page 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the system into a rack unit. Rack installation requires the use of the optional rackmount kit. If the system has already been mounted into a rack or if you are using it as a tower, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6.

  • Page 19: Installing The Chassis Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Chassis Rails You will need to remove the top cover and the feet to add rack rails to the chassis. First, remove the top and right covers (top and left covers when standing as a tower chassis) by fi...

  • Page 20: Installing The Rack Rails

    Figure 2-3. Installing the Rails to the Chassis Installing the Rack Rails Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fi xed rack rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack.

  • Page 21: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. You should have two brackets in the rack mount kit.

  • Page 22: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After setting up the the system, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the Inside of the System If rack mounted, fi...

  • Page 23: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and then SATA drives and backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the Drives All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. For servicing the CD- ROM and IDE hard drives, you will need to remove the top/left chassis cover.
  • Page 24 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System (Rack Confi guration shown) 2-10...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 System Interface

    System Interface Overview The control panel on the 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF has several LEDs and two but- tons. There are also two LEDs on each SATA drive carrier. These LEDs keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system and the activity and health of specifi...

  • Page 26: Control Panel Leds

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC745 chassis has six LEDs that provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective ac- tion you may need to take.

  • Page 27: Overheat/Fan Fail

    Overheat/Fan Fail When this LED fl ashes, it indicates a fan failure. When on continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airfl ow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally.
  • Page 28 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF from damage: • Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet.

  • Page 30: General Safety Precautions

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual • This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases, make sure that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth (ground). • Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1).

  • Page 31: Esd Precautions

    • Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present. • After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made.

  • Page 32: Operating Precautions

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 7046T- H6R/7046T-H6RF is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F serverboard into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have fi...

  • Page 34: Unpacking

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis- charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Serverboard Installation This section explains the fi rst step of physically mounting the X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F into the SC745TQ-R800B chassis.

  • Page 35: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the fl...

  • Page 36: I/O Ports

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Ground Power On LED HDD LED NIC1 LED NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail LED Ground Ground I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

  • Page 37: Installing A Processor And Heatsink

    CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support. Installing an LGA1366 Processor Press the socket clip to release...
  • Page 38 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual After removing the plastic cap, use your thumb and the index fi nger to hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. Align the CPU key (the semi-circle cutout) with the socket key (the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket).

  • Page 39: Installing A Cpu Heatsink

    Installing a CPU Heatsink Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord from the power supply. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heatsink reten-...

  • Page 40: Installing Memory

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F supports up to 96 GB of DDR3-1333/1066/800 registered ECC SDRAM or 24 GB of DDR3-1333/1066/800 unbuffered ECC/non-ECC SDRAM in 12 DIMM slots.

  • Page 41: Populating Dimms

    Populating DIMMs Note: Memory speed support depends on the CPU used on the motherboard. DIMM Module Population Confi guration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation: Populating DIMMs for Optimal Performance For One CPU (CPU1) Installed (Populate the CPU1 DIMM slots) Branch 0 3 DIMMs P1 DIMM1A...

  • Page 42: Installing Pci Expansion Cards

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Note: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than 4 GB of memory. Note: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional.

  • Page 43: Serverboard Details

    Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F Layout P2-DIMM3A Keyboard/ Mouse P2-DIMM3B FAN6 USB0/1 P2-DIMM2A IPMI LAN P2-DIMM2B P2-DIMM1A P2-DIMM1B CPU2 LAN1 LAN2 JPL1 Slot 7: PCI-Express 2.0 x8 Slot 6: PCI-Express 2.0 x8 Slot 5: PCI-Express 2.0 x8 JI2C2 JI2C1 Slot 4: PCI-Express 2.0 x8 Controller Slot 3: PCI-Express 2.0 x8 Slot 2: PCI-Express 2.0 x8...

  • Page 44: X8Dth-6F/X8Dth-6 Quick Reference

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual X8DTH-6F/X8DTH-6 Quick Reference Jumper Description JBT1 CMOS Clear C1/JI SMB to PC-E Slots Enable/Disable JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable JPL1 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable JPS1 SAS2.0 Enable/Disable Watch Dog Connector COM1 FAN 1-8 IPMI LAN JOH1 JPW1 JPW2/JPW3 LAN1/2 I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA5 SAS0~3, 4~7 SMBUS...

  • Page 45: Connector Defi Nitions

    Connector Defi nitions Main ATX Power Supply Connector The primary power supply connector (JPW1) meets the SSI EPS 24-pin specifi cation. Refer to the table on the right for the pin defi nitions of the ATX 24-pin power connector. You must also connect the 8-pin (JPW2/JPW3) processor power connectors to your power supply (see below).
  • Page 46 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Re- fer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) Connect an LED to the OH connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad- vanced warning of chassis overheat- ing.
  • Page 47 Power On LED The Power On LED connector is lo- cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 (use JLED for a 3-pin connector). This connection is used to provide LED indication of power being supplied to the system. See the table on the right for pin defi...
  • Page 48 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Chassis Intrusion The Chassis Intrusion header is des- ignated JL1. Attach an appropriate cable from the chassis to inform you of a chassis intrusion when the chas- sis is opened LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) Two Ethernet ports (designated LAN1 and LAN2) are located beside the VGA port on the I/O backplane.
  • Page 49 Universal Serial Bus (USB) There are two Universal Serial Bus ports located on the I/O panel and four additional USB headers as well as a Type A port (USB3) located on the serverboard. The headers can be used to provide front side USB access (cables not included).

  • Page 50: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the con- nector.
  • Page 51 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to enable or disable the LAN1/LAN2 Eth- ernets port on the serverboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled. Watch Dog Enable/Disable Jumper J21 controls the Watch Dog function.

  • Page 52: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each port, the right LED fl ashes to indicate activity while the other LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection.

  • Page 53: 5-12 Sas And Sata Ports

    SAS Heartbeat LED A SAS Heartbeat LED is located at DP6. When DP6 is on, SAS is func- tioning normally. SAS Error LED A SAS Error LED is located at DP7. When DP7 is on, an error has oc- curred with the SAS connection. SAS Activity LED A SAS Activity LED is located at LED5.

  • Page 54: 5-13 Installing Software

    5-13 Installing Software After the hardware has been installed, you should fi rst install the operating system and then the drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme fi...

  • Page 55: Supero Doctor Iii

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program in- cluded on the CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 56 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at: ftp://ftp. supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download the SDIII User's Guide at: <http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf>. For Linux, we will recommend using Supero Doctor II.

  • Page 57: Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform simple maintenance on the SC745TQ-R800B chassis. Following the component installation steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows. Refer to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing the system as a 4U rackmount.
  • Page 58 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Main Power System Reset USB Ports 5.25" Drive Bays (2) 8 SATA Drive Bays (behind locking bezel)

  • Page 59: Front Control Panel

    Front Control Panel The front control panel must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status and alarm indications. A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify this connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on the serverboard (making sure the red wire plugs into pin 1) to the appropriate comnnec- tor on the front control panel PCB (printed circuit board).

  • Page 60: System Fans

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual System Fans Three 8-cm chassis cooling fans (located in the center of the chassis) provide cool- ing airfl ow while two 8-cm exhaust fans expel hot air from the chassis. The chassis is also fi tted with an air shroud to concentrate the fl ow of cooling air over the areas of highest generated heat.
  • Page 61 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Removing a Chassis Fan Figure 6-4. Removing the Air Shroud...

  • Page 62: Drive Bay Installation

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Drive Bay Installation SAS Drives A total of eight SATA drives may be housed in the SC745TQ-R800B chassis. The drive IDs are preconfi gured as 0 through 7 in order from bottom to top (or from left to right if rackmounted).

  • Page 63: Sas Backplane

    Figure 6-5. Removing a SATA Drive Carrier Figure 6-6. Mounting a SATA Drive in a Carrier Important! Use extreme caution when working around the SAS backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no cables touch the backplane or obstruct the airfl...
  • Page 64 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays The 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF has two 5.25" drive bays. DVD-ROM drives can be installed into these 5.25" drive bays. First power down the system and then remove the top/left chassis cover to access the drive components.

  • Page 65: Storage Module

    Storage Module If the 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF is to be used in a rack confi guration, you must turn the storage module 90 degrees. This can be done before, during, or after setup. Rotating the Storage Module Open the chassis cover. Disconnect any cables from the storage module to any components in the chassis.

  • Page 66: Adding Drives To The Storage Module

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Adding Drives to the Storage Module The storage module includes three full sized drive bays and the front LED panel. The storage module can be set up one of three ways: • Add up to three extra hard drives to the drive trays (see page 6-8). •...

  • Page 67: Power Supply

    The PWR Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Pref- ace). The hot-swap capability of the power supply modules allows you to replace the failed module without powering down the system.
  • Page 68 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Installing a New Power Supply Replace the failed module with another power supply module (must be the exact same model). Push the new power supply unit into the power bay until you hear a click. Finish by plugging the AC power cord back into the unit.

  • Page 69: Chapter 7 Bios

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

  • Page 70: Starting The Setup Utility

    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. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating.
  • Page 71 Supermicro X8DTH • Version : This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system. • Build Date : This item displays the date when this BIOS was completed. Processor The AMI BIOS will automatically display the status of the processor used in your system: •...

  • Page 72: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Boot Features Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot.

  • Page 73: Processor And Clock Options

    Chapter 7: BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the <F1> key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays the "Press DEL to run Setup" message during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual CPU Ratio If set to Manual, this option allows the user to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. (Note: if an invalid ratio is entered, the AMI BIOS will restore the setting to the previous state.) The options are Auto and Manual. Ratio CMOS Setting (Available when the item-CPU Ratio is set to Manual) Press <+>...
  • Page 75 Chapter 7: BIOS MPS and ACPI MADT Ordering This feature allows the user to decide how to order the Multiple APIC Description Table (MADT). Select Modern Ordering for the Microsoft Windows XP or a later version of OS. Select Legacy Ordering for the Microsoft Windows XP or an earlier version of OS.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual C1E Support Select Enabled to use the feature of Enhanced Halt State. C1E signifi cantly reduces the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a "Halt State." The options are Disabled and Enabled. Intel®...

  • Page 77: Advanced Chipset Control

    Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Chipset Control QPI & IMC Confi guration QPI Links Speed Use this item to select QPI data transfer speeds and enable/disable QPI Fre- quency selection. If Slow-mode is selected, QPI Frequency will remain slow (safe mode), and cannot be selected the user. If Full-speed is selected, the following item will be available for the user to select the QPI frequency.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Throttling - Closed Loop/Throttling - Open Loop Throttling improves reliability and reduces power consumption in the proces- sor via automatic voltage control during processor idle states. The options are Disabled and Enabled. If this item is set to Enabled, the following items will appear: Hysteresis Temperature (Closed Loop only) Temperature Hysteresis is the temperature lag (in degrees Celsius) after...
  • Page 79 Intel VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM 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 80: Ide/Sata Confi Guration

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual IDE/SATA Confi guration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE devices and displays the following items. SATA#1 Confi guration If Compatible is selected, it sets SATA#1 to legacy compatibility mode. Selecting Enhanced sets SATA#1 to native SATA mode.
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that supports 48-bit LBA mode. The options are Disabled and Auto. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred.

  • Page 82: Pcipnp Configuration

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Select MWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Multi Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 13.3 MB/s. Select MWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s.

  • Page 83: Super Io Device Confi Guration

    Chapter 7: BIOS PCI Latency Timer This feature sets the latency timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248.

  • Page 84: Remote Access Configuration

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual dress and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address. The options are Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3 and 2F8/IRQ3. Remote Access Confi guration Remote Access This allows the user to enable the Remote Access feature. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 85: Hardware Health Monitor

    Sredir Memory Display Delay This feature defi nes the length of time in seconds to display memory information. The options are No Delay, Delay 1 Sec, Delay 2 Sec, and Delay 4 Sec. Hardware Health Monitor This feature allows the user to monitor system health and review the status of each item as displayed.
  • Page 86 ‘Temperature Tolerance’ is, and not the other way around. This results in better CPU thermal management. Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor (Low, Medium and High). This makes it easier for the user to understand the CPU’s temperature status, rather than by...

  • Page 87: Acpi Configuration

    Chapter 7: BIOS system cooling. Select "Full Speed/FS" to allow the onboard fans to run at full speed for maximum cooling. The FS setting is recommended for special system confi guration or debugging. Select "Performance/PF" for better system cooling. The PF setting is recommended for high-power-consuming and high-density systems.

  • Page 88: Trusted Computing

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Headless Mode This feature is used to enable system to function without a keyboard, monitor and/ or mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled. High Performance Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Performance Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the de- pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc-...

  • Page 89: Ipmi Confi Guration

    TPM Owner Status This item displays the status of TPM Ownership. IPMI Confi guration Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a used to monitor and manage system health from a remote site. For more information, please visit Intel's website at www.intel.com. IPMI Firmware Revision This item displays the current IPMI fi...

  • Page 90: Set Lan Confi Guration

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Clear BMC System Event Log Select OK and press the <Enter> key to clear the BMC system log. Select Cancel to keep the BMC System log. The options are OK and Cancel. Caution: Any cleared information is unrecoverable. Make absolutely sure that you no longer need any data stored in the log before clearing the BMC Event Log.

  • Page 91: Event Log Configuration

    BMC Watch Dog Timer Action This feature allows the BMC to reset or power down the system if the operating system hangs or crashes. The options are Disabled, Reset System, Power Down, Power Cycle. If this feature is not set to Disabled, the following item will display. BMC Watch Dog TimeOut [Min:Sec] This feature sets a timed delay (in minutes or seconds) before a system powers down or resets after an operating system failure is detected.

  • Page 92: Security Settings

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass- words, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst. Supervisor Password This item indicates if a Supervisor password has been entered for the system. "Not Installed"...
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: BIOS • No Access: This feature prevents User from accessing the Setup Utility. Change User Password Select this feature and press <Enter> to access the submenu, and then enter a new User Password. Clear User Password (Available only when User Password has been set) This item allows the user to clear a user password after it has been entered.

  • Page 94: Boot Confi Guration

    UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Boot Confi guration Use this feature to confi gure boot settings. Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled.

  • Page 95: Exit Options

    Chapter 7: BIOS Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system con- fi...
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Load Fail-Safe Defaults To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. 7-28...

  • Page 97: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue with the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to proceed with the boot-up procedure.
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 99: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    Appendix B: System Specifi cations Appendix B System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual Intel® Xeon® 5500 LGA1366 processors (both CPUs must be of the same type) Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel 5520/ICH10R chipset BIOS...
  • Page 100 UPER ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual Serverboard X8DTH-6/X8DTH-6F (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions: 12 x 13 in (305 x 330 mm) Chassis SC745TQ-R800B, tower/4U rackmount Dimensions (as tower): (WxHxD) 7 x 19 x 27 in. (178 x 483 x 686 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 70 lbs.
  • Page 101 Appendix B: System Specifi cations Notes...
  • Page 102 ERVER 7046T-H6R/7046T-H6RF User's Manual (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signifi...

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