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  • Page 1 ® UPER 7043A-8R UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-i UPER ORKSTATION USER’S MANUAL 1.0c...
  • Page 2 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. Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, you may not copy any part of this document.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-i. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-i is a high-end, dual processor 4U tower/rackmountable server based on the SC742S-600/SC742i-450 4U rackmount server chassis and the X5DA8/X5DAE, a dual processor mother-...
  • Page 4 You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-i. Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X5DA8/X5DAE motherboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Overview ... 2-1 Unpacking the SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-i ... 2-1 Preparing for Setup ... 2-1 Installing the SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-i into a Rack ... 2-3 Checking the Motherboard Setup ... 2-7 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ... 2-9 Chapter 3: System Interface Overview ...
  • Page 7 Chapter 4: System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions ... 4-1 General Safety Precautions ... 4-2 ESD Safety Precautions ... 4-3 Operating Precautions ... 4-4 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Handling the X5DA8/X5DAE Motherboard ... 5-1 PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation ... 5-2 Connecting Cables ...
  • Page 8 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Wake-On-LAN ... 5-17 Wake-On-Ring ... 5-17 Keylock ... 5-17 Jumper Settings ... 5-18 Explanation of Jumpers ... 5-18 CMOS Clear ... 5-18 GLAN Enable/Disable ... 5-19 Power Fail Alarm Enable/Disable ... 5-19 CPU Chassis/CPU Fan Select ... 5-19 SCSI Enable/Disable ...
  • Page 9 Replacing the Power Supply ... 6-9 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ... 7-1 Running Setup ... 7-2 Main BIOS Setup ... 7-2 Advanced Setup ... 7-6 Security ... 7-16 Boot ... 7-18 Exit ... 7-19 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages ... A - 1 Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes ...
  • Page 10 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Overview The Supermicro SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-i is a high-end dual pro- cessor server that can be utilized either in a tower or in a rackmount configuration. The SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-i is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC742S-600/450 high-end server chassis and the X5DA8/X5DAE dual Xeon processor mainboard.

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual You should also have received a User's Manual and Supermicro diskettes, which contains several drivers and utilities. Motherboard Features At the heart of the SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-i lies the X5DA8/X5DAE, a dual processor motherboard designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X5DA8/X5DAE.
  • Page 13 3.20 GHz with a 533/400 MHz FSB. Please refer to the motherboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported pro- cessors (http://www.supermicro.com/Product_page/product-m.htm). Memory The X5DA8/X5DAE has six 184-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 12 GB of registered ECC DDR266 (PC2100) SDRAM.
  • Page 14 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Other Features Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage monitors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue. Processor 2 ATA 100 Ports 33 MHz PCI USB 2.0 Ports ICH4...

  • Page 15: Server Chassis Features

    Server Chassis Features The SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-i is a high-end, scaleable server platform designed with today's most state-of-the-art features. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC742S-600 (7043A-8R) and SC742i-450 (7043A-i) server chassis. System Power The 7043A-8R features a triple redundant 600W power supply that consists of three separate power supply modules.
  • Page 16 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual I/O Backplane The SC742 is an ATX form factor chassis that can be used as a tower or mounted as a 4U rackmount server. The I/O backplane provides seven motherboard expansion slots, two COM ports, a parallel port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and a G-bit Ethernet port.

  • Page 17: Contacting Supermicro

    Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 18 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Notes...

  • Page 19: Server Installation

    7043A-8R/7043A-i up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/ 7043A-i system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled.

  • Page 20: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow. Choosing a Setup Location: - Leave enough clearance in front of the system to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches). - Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the system to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

  • Page 21: Rack Mounting Considerations

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

  • Page 22: Installing The Superworkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-I Into A Rack

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Installing the 7043A-8R/7043A-i into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperWorkstation 7043A- 8R/7043A-i into a rack unit. 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 23: Installing The Chassis Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Chassis Rails: You will need to remove the top cover, the top/left cover and the feet to add rack rails to the chassis. First, remove the top/left cover by pushing the release tab in the center of the cover lip while pushing the cover toward the rear of the chassis (see Figure 2-2).

  • Page 24: Installing The Rack Rails

    Figure 2-4. Installing the Rails to the Chassis Installing the Rack Rails: Determine where you want to place the SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/ 7043A-i in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fixed rack rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired loca- tion in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack.

  • Page 25: 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. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.

  • Page 26: Checking The Motherboard Setup

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Checking the Motherboard Setup After setting up the the 7043A-8R/7043A-i, you will need to open the unit to make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. 1. Accessing the inside of the 7043A-8R/7043A-i (see Figure 2-6): (If rack mounted, first release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-6. Accessing the Inside of the 7043A-8R/7043A-i (7043A-i shown)

  • Page 28: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual 6. Check all cable connections and airflow: Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the chassis airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connec- tions. Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SCSI drives and SCA backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Server Installation exhaust fan. The system component layout was carefully designed to promote sufficient airflow through the 4U rackmount space. Also note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow generated by the fans. Keep this in mind when you reroute them after working on the system.
  • Page 30 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Notes 2-12...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: System Interface

    Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as two for each SCSI drive carrier (7043A-8R only) and one for the LAN (Ethernet) port. These LEDs are to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the sys- tem and the activity and health of specific components.

  • Page 32: Reset

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual RESET: Use the reset button to reboot the system. Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC742 chassis has six LEDs that provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system.

  • Page 33: Overheat

    Overheat: Indicates a processor overheat condition. caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed and that all fans are present and operating normally.

  • Page 34: Lan (Ethernet) Port Leds

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual LAN (Ethernet) Port LEDs The LAN port (located beside the COM2 port) has a yellow and a green LED. The yellow (left) LED indicates activity while the other (right) LED may be green, orange or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the tables below for the functions associated with these LEDs.

  • Page 35: Chapter 4: System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-i 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 36: General Safety Precautions

    General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: Keep the area around the SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-i clean and free of clutter. The SuperWorkstation 7043A-8R/7043A-i weighs approximately 47/39 lbs. when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight.

  • Page 37: Esd Safety Precautions

    where power is present. After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and (if rackmounted) secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made. ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other.

  • Page 38: Operating Precautions

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the motherboard. Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that all chassis covers are in place when the 7043A-8R/7043A-i is operating to ensure proper cooling.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

    Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X5DA8/X5DAE motherboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. scribed and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the chassis completely when you have finished working on the motherboard to protect and cool the system sufficiently.

  • Page 40: Pga Processor And Heatsink Installation

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the motherboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up. IMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
  • Page 41 4. Apply the proper amount of thermal compound to the CPU die and place the heatsink on top of the CPU. Make sure the heatsink sits completely flat on the CPU. If not completely flat, the space between the two will degrade the heat dissipation function of the heatsink, which may cause the processor to overheat.
  • Page 42 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Figure 5-2a. Retention Clips (left: 603-pin, right: 604-pin) Figure 5-2b. Heatsink Installation...

  • Page 43: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the periph- erals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfigured systems to prevent them from block- ing the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.

  • Page 44: Connecting The Control Panel

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Connecting the Control Panel JF2 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-3 for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.

  • Page 45: I/O Ports

    COM1 Port (Purple) (Turquoise) Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http://www.supermicro.com/TECHSUPPORT/FAQs/Memory_vendors.htm Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is interleaved to improve performance (see step 1).
  • Page 46 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Memory Support The X5DA8/X5DAE only supports ECC registered DDR266 (PC2100) memory. This product was designed to support 2 GB modules in each slot, but it has only been verified for up to 1 GB modules. PC100/133 SDRAM is not supported. Note: you should not mix memory modules of different sizes and/or speeds.

  • Page 47: Adding Pci Cards

    Adding PCI Cards PCI slots: The X5DA8/X5DAE has one 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot, two 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X slots, two 32-bit 33 MHz PCI slots and one 8xAGP slot. PCI card installation: Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure you install it into a slot that supports the speed of the card (see step 1, above).

  • Page 48: Motherboard Details

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Motherboard Details Figure 5-7. SUPER X5DA8* Layout JPUSB Keyboard JPWAKE Mouse USB0/1 COM1 CPU 1 D1-D4 CPU Fan1 Overheat Fan COM2 GLAN JP38 JOH1 CPU 2 JP33 CPU Fan2 8xAGP (1.5V) CD1 CD2 JP40 33 MHz PCI #5 33 MHz PCI #4 133 MHz PCI-X #3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3...

  • Page 49: X5Da8/X5Dae Quick Reference

    X5DA8/X5DAE Quick Reference Jumper Description JBT1 CMOS Clear GLAN Enable/Disable Power Fail Alarm En/Disable JP33 CPU Chassis/CPU Fan Select JP34* SCSI Enable/Disable JP37 Watch Dog Enable/Disable JP38 Thermal Fan Enable/Disable JP39 System (Front Side) Bus Speed Pins 1-2 (Auto) JP40 Onboard Audio Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPA1/JPA2* SCSI CH A/B Termination JPUSB...

  • Page 50: Connector Definitions

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Connector Definitions ATX Power Connector The main power supply connector on the X5DA8/X5DAE meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin speci- fication, however it also supports a 20-pin power supply connector. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct.

  • Page 51: Hdd Led

    HDD LED The HDD LED connection (for IDE or SCSI Disk Drives) is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF2. Attach the hard drive LED cable here to dis- play disk activity. See the table on the right for pin definitions. NIC LED The NIC (Network Interface Con- troller) LED connection for the...

  • Page 52: Universal Serial Bus (Usb0/1)

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo- cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF2. At- tach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 53: Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Headers

    Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Headers Extra USB headers (FPUSB0/ FPUSB1/FPUSB2/FPUSB3) can be used for front side USB access. You will need a USB cable to use either connection. Refer to the tables on the right for pin defini- tions. Serial Ports The COM1 and COM2 serial ports are located under the parallel port...

  • Page 54: Fan Headers

    Speaker Connector Pin Definitions (JD1) Number Function T hird Power Supply Fail Header Pin Definitions (JP8) Number Note: This feature is only available when using redundant Supermicro power supplies. This 5-16 Definition Ground (black) +12V (red) Tachometer Definition Red wire, Speaker data...

  • Page 55: Wake-On-Lan

    Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header is des- ignated WOL. See the table on the right for pin definitions. You must enable the LAN Wake-Up setting in BIOS to use this feature. must also have a LAN card with a Wake-on-LAN connector cable.

  • Page 56: Jumper Settings

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used choose optional settings. create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 57: Glan Enable/Disable

    GLAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JD4 to enable or disable the onboard GLAN port on the motherboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default set- ting is enabled. Power Fail Alarm Enable/ Disable The system can notify you in the event of a power supply failure.

  • Page 58: Scsi Enable/Disable

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual SCSI Enable/Disable (7043A-8R) The SCSI Termination jumper at JP34 allows you to enable or dis- able the onboard SCSI controller. The normal (default) position is on pins 1-2 to enable (terminate) the onboard SCSI. See the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 59: Onboard Audio Enable/Disable

    Onboard Audio Enable/ Disable AC'97 brings high quality audio to PCs. When enabled with JP40, audio is processed onboard. setting should be selected when you wish to use an PCI add-on card for audio. See the table at right for jumper settings.

  • Page 60: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual 5-10 Onboard Indicators GLAN LEDs The Gb Ethernet LAN port (located beside the COM2 port) has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity while the other LED may be green, orange or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table at right for the functions associated with the second LED.

  • Page 61: Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive And Scsi Connections

    5-11 Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and SCSI Connections Note the following when connecting the floppy and hard disk drive cables: • The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires. • A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. •...

  • Page 62: Floppy Connector

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Floppy Connector The floppy connector is located on JP7. See the table below for pin definitions. IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to configure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 connectors (at J2 and J3, respectively). the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 63: Ultra320 Scsi Connectors

    Ultra320 SCSI Connectors (7043A-8R) Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra320 SCSI connectors located at JA1 and JA2. 68-pin U ltra320 SCSI Connectors (JA1, JA2) Connector Contact Number Signal Names +D B(P1) GR OUND DIF FSENS TER MPW R TER MPW R RESERVED...

  • Page 64: 50-Pin Legacy Ultra Wide Scsi Connector

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual 50-pin Legacy Ultra Wide SCSI Connector (7043A-8R) Refer to the table below for pin defi- nitions for the 50-pin Legacy SCSI connector located at JA3. 50-pin Legacy SCSI Connector Pin Definitions (JA3) Pin Number Function Pin Number Reserved Open Reserved...

  • Page 65: 5-12 Installing Software Drivers

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-12 Installing Software Drivers After all the hardware has been installed you must install the software drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your motherboard. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-8 should appear.
  • Page 66 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Notes 5-28...

  • Page 67: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform simple maintenance on the SC742 chassis. Following the component instal- lation steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows. Refer to Chap- ter 2 for instructions on installing the system as a 4U rackmount.
  • Page 68 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Figure 6-1. Main Power Front Bezel Lock SCSI/IDE Drive Bays (7043A-8R/7043A-i) Chassis Front View NMI Button System Reset System LEDs 5 1/4" Drive Bays Floppy Drive Bay Front Side USB SCSI Drive Configuration CH B, Drive#3 CH B, Drive#2 CH B, Drive#1 CH B, Drive#0...

  • Page 69: Front Control Panel

    Front Control Panel The front control panel must be connected to the JF2 connector on the mother- board 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 JF2 on the motherboard (making sure the red wire plugs into pin 1) to the appropriate comnnector on the front control panel PCB (printed circuit board).

  • Page 70: System Fans

    (not hot-swappable - see Figure 6-3). Installing a new system fan: Replace the failed fan with an identical one (available from Supermicro). After the new fan has been installed, reassemble the fan housing and plug the housing back into its slot.

  • Page 71: Drive Bay Installation

    Figure 6-3. Removing the 12-cm Exhaust Fan (7043A-i shown) Drive Bay Installation A bezel covers the front of the chassis but does not need to be removed to access the drives. If you wish to remove the bezel piece, push on the three tabs on the inside left side lip of the front chassis cover.
  • Page 72 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Installing/removing hot-plug SCSI drives: The seven SCSI drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. The SCSI drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, first open the front bezel then push the release button located beside the drive LEDs.
  • Page 73 SCSI backplane: All seven SCSI drives plug into the SCSI backplane (p/n SCA742), which provides dual channel, Ultra320 operation. There are no jumpers on the SCSI backplane. A ribbon cable from JA1 on the motherboard should be connected to the LVD1 connector on the SCSI backplane (this is SCSI channel A).

  • Page 74: Installing Components In The 5 1/4" Drive Bays

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Installing Components in the 5 1/4" Drive Bays Drive bay configuration The 7043A-8R/7043A-i has four 5 1/4" drive bays above the SCSI/IDE drive bays. Components such as a floppy drive, IDE hard drives, CD-ROM drives or additional SCSI drives (that can fit into a standard IDE drive bay) can be installed in these 5 1/4"...

  • Page 75: Power Supply

    Power Supply The 7043A-8R has a triple redundant 600 watt redundant cooling power supply that consists of three 300W power modules. All three modules are active and share the load of the system (up to 600W max.). If any of the three modules fail, the other two will continue to provide up to 600W of power and allow the system to continue running without interruption.
  • Page 76 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Notes 6-10...

  • Page 77: Chapter 7: Bios

    Please refer Manual Download <http://www.supermicro.com> for any changes to BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual. System BIOS The BIOS is the Basic Input Output System used in all IBM ®...

  • Page 78: Running Setup

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Running Setup *Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choos- ing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options (see on next page).

  • Page 79: Phoenix Bios Setup Utility

    Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Advanced System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Legacy Diskette B: Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave System Memory Extended Memory ↑↓ F1 Help Select Item ↔ Esc Exit Select Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fields.

  • Page 80: Legacy Diskette A

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Legacy Diskette A This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette A. The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25 in, 720Kb 3.5 in, 1.44/1.25MB, 3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in. Legacy Diskette B This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette B.
  • Page 81 Type Selects the type of IDE hard drive. The options are Auto (allows BIOS automatically determine the hard drive's capacity, number of heads, etc.), a number from 1-39 to select a predetermined type of hard drive, CD-ROM and ATAPI Removable. Multi-Sector Transfers Select the number of transfer sectors.

  • Page 82: Advanced Setup

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. The items with a triangle beside them have sub menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <Enter>.
  • Page 83 ACPI Mode Use the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) power management on your system. Options are Yes and No. ACPI Sleep Mode Selects the sleep mode for ACPI. Options are S1 and S3. Power Loss Control This setting allows you to choose how the system will react when power returns after an unexpected loss of power.
  • Page 84 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual PCI/PnP Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Onboard LAN OPROM Configure Enabling this option provides the ability to boot from LAN. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Reset Configuration Data If set to Yes, this setting clears the Extended System Configuration Data area.
  • Page 85 Latency Timer This setting allows you to set the minimum guaranteed time slot allotted for the bus master in units of PCI bus clocks. Options are Default, 0020h, 0040h, 0060h, 0080h, 00A0h, 00C0h and 00E0h. Advanced Chipset Control Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Graphics Aperture This setting allows you to set the aperture for the AGP video device.
  • Page 86 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Legacy USB Support This setting allows you to enable support for Legacy USB devices. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Local Bus IDE Adapter Use this setting to enable the integrated local bus IDE adapter. Options are Disable, Primary, Secondary and Both.
  • Page 87 Mode Specify the type of device that will be connected to serial port B. Options are Normal and IR (for an infrared device). Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for serial port B. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8. Interrupt Select the IRQ (interrupt request) for serial port B.
  • Page 88 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Floppy Disk Controller This setting allows you to assign control of the floppy disk controller. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled and Auto (BIOS controlled). Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for the parallel port. The options are Primary and Secondary.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS Hyper-threading This setting allows you to Enable or Disable hyper-threading. Enabling hyper-threading results in increased CPU performance. DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display, not a setting, informing you of the event log validity. Event Log Capacity This is a display, not a setting, informing you of the event log capacity.
  • Page 90 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address Specifies to redirect the console to On-board COMA or On-board COMB. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate Select the BAUD rate for console redirection. Options are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K and 115.2K.
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS System Temperature CPU Fan1 CPU Fan2 Chassis Fan 1 Chassis Fan 2 Processor Vcore 3.3V Standby 3.3V Vcc 5V Vcc 12V Vcc 1.8V Vcc -12V Vcc 7-15...

  • Page 92: Security

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security BIOS settings are described in this section. Main Advanced Supervisor Password Is:...
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: BIOS Set Supervisor Password When the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key. When prompted, type the Supervisor's password in the dialogue box to set or to change supervisor's password, which allows access to BIOS. Set User Password When the item "Set User Password"...

  • Page 94: Boot

    UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Boot Choose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Highlighting a setting with a + or - will expand or collapse that entry. See details on how to change the order and specs of boot devices in the Item Specific Help window.

  • Page 95: Exit

    Exit Choose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All Exit BIOS settings are described in this section. Main Advanced Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes ↑↓...
  • Page 96 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Discard Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to discard (cancel) any changes you made. You will remain in the Setup utility. Save Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made. You will remain in the Setup utility.

  • Page 97: Appendix A: Bios Post Messages

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Appendix A BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages.
  • Page 98 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values.
  • Page 99 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows system performance considerably. CPU ID: CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.
  • Page 100 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Fixed Disk n Fixed disk n (0-3) identified. Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ conflict I/O device IRQ conflict error. PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen: PS/2 Mouse installed. nnnn kB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
  • Page 101 Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message.
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  • Page 103: Appendix B: Bios Post Codes

    BIOS POST Codes This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 104 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual POST Code Description Initialize keyboard controller 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory Auto size 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Auto size DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager...
  • Page 105 POST Code Description Initialize POST display service Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP” Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size...
  • Page 106 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual POST Code Description Fix up Multi Processor table 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day...
  • Page 107 POST Code Description Redirect Int 13h to Memory Technologies Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and serial disk Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message Unknown interrupt The following are for boot block in Flash ROM POST Code Description Initialize the chipset...
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  • Page 109: Appendix C: System Specifications

    System Specifications Processors Single or dual 604-pin Intel side (system) bus speed of 533/400 MHz Note: Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. (http://www.supermicro.com/TechSupport.htm) Chipset Intel E7505 chipset BIOS ®...
  • Page 110 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Power Supply 7043A-8R: 3 x 300W with +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -5V and -12V main DC outputs and a 5V standby output 7043A-i: 1 x 450W with +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -5V and -12V main DC outputs and a 5V standby output Input Voltage: 100-240VAC (w/ ±...
  • Page 111 Appendix C: System Specifications Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class B 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: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant UL Listed (USA)
  • Page 112 UPER ORKSTATION 7043A-8R/7043A-i Manual Notes...

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