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Supermicro 7044H-32R User Manual

Supermicro superserver 7044h-32r servers: user guide
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  • Page 1 UPER 7044H-32R UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Clara County in the 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: Preface

    About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 7044H-32R. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 7044H-32R is a high-end server based on the SC743T-R760 tower/4U rackmount chassis and the X6DH3-G2, a dual processor serverboard that ®...
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Chapter 4: System Safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 7044H-32R. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X6DH3-G2 serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ... iii Manual Organization ... iii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ... 1-1 Serverboard Features ... 1-2 Server Chassis Features ... 1-3 Contacting Supermicro ... 1-6 Chapter 2: Server Installation Overview ...
  • Page 7 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ... 5-1 Processor and Heatsink Installation ... 5-2 Connecting Cables ... 5-4 Connecting Data Cables ... 5-4 Connecting Power Cables ... 5-4 Connecting the Control Panel ... 5-5 I/O Ports ... 5-6 Installing Memory ...
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Jumper Settings ... 5-17 Explanation of Jumpers ... 5-17 CMOS Clear ... 5-17 VGA Enable/Disable ... 5-17 JLAN Enable/Disable ... 5-18 Power Force On Enable/Disable ... 5-18 Watch Dog Enable/Disable ... 5-18 3rd Power Supply Alarm Enable/Disable ... 5-19 Alarm Reset ...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes ... A-1 Appendix B: Software Installation ... B-1 Appendix C: System Specifi cations ... C-1...
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 7044H-32R is a high-end server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC743T-R760 tower/4U server chassis and the X6DH3- G2 dual Intel Xeon processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for infor- mation on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the SuperServer 7044H-32R (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 7044H-32R lies the X6DH3-G2, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel E7520 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X6DH3-G2. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the E7520 chipset).

  • Page 13: Server Chassis Features

    ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports. Two front side USB ports are also included on the front of the chassis. ATI Graphics Controller The X6DH3-G2 features an integrated ATI video controller based on the Rage XL graphics chip. Rage XL fully supports sideband addressing and AGP texturing. This onboard graphics package can provide a bandwidth of up to 512 MB/sec over a 32-bit graphics memory bus.
  • Page 14 ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Front Control Panel The SuperServer 7044H-32R's control panel 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 15: System Block Diagram

    Figure 1-1. Intel E7520 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. 1_PCIX-100 1_PCIX-100 Slot Slot HC2_8Ports HC2_8Ports PCIX BUS(100 MHZ) PCIX BUS(100 MHZ) 1_PCIX-100 1_PCIX-100 GRN_Slot GRN_Slot PXH#1 PXH#1 1_PCIX-133 1_PCIX-133 8.1W 133 8.1W 133...

  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual 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.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Server Installation

    The 7044H-32R may be employed either as a tower or mounted in a rack as a 4U rackmount chassis. If using it as a tower unit, please read the Server Precautions in the next section and then skip ahead to Section 2-5.

  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual 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 suffi...

  • Page 19: 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 tempera- ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera- ture (Tmra).

  • Page 20: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 7044H-32R 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 [CSE-PT26(B)]. 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 21: 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 22: 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 7044H-32R 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 23: 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 24: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    UPER ERVER 7044H-32R 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. 1. Accessing the inside of the system (see Figure 2-5) [If rack mounted, fi...

  • Page 25: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System (Rack Confi guration shown) Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS/SATA drives and backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made.
  • Page 26 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual 4. Check the SAS/SATA disk drives Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have one or more drives already installed. If you need to install SAS/SATA drives, please refer to Chapter 6. 5. Check the airfl ow Airfl...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: System Interface

    System Interface Overview The control panel on the 7044H-32R has several LEDs and two buttons. There is also an LED on each SAS/SATA drive carrier. These LEDs keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system and the activity and health of specifi c components.

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply. This LED should normally be on when the system is operating. HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 7044H-32R, this LED indicates SAS/SATA drive activity when fl ashing. NIC1: Indicates network activity on JLAN1 when fl ashing.

  • Page 29: Power Fail

    Power Fail: Indicates a power supply module has failed. This should be accompanied by an audible alarm. A backup power supply module will take the load and keep the system running but the failed module will need to be replaced. Refer to Chapter 6 for details on replacing the power supply.
  • Page 30 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: System Safety

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 7044H-32R 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 32: General Safety Precautions

    General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: Keep the area around the SuperServer 7044H-32R clean and free of clutter. The SuperServer 7044H-32R weighs approximately 70 lbs (31.8 kg.) 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 33: Esd Precautions

    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. ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other.

  • Page 34: Operating Precautions

    Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 7044H-32R is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 7044H-32R system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X6DH3-G2 serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter. Remember to close the chas- sis completely when you have fi...

  • Page 36: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    UPERSERVER 7044H-32R User’s Manual 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 serverboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up.
  • Page 37 5. Screw in two diagonal screws until just snug (do not fully tighten), then do the same with the remaining two diagonal screws. Finish by fully tightening all four screws (see Figure 5-2). 6. If installing two processors, repeat these steps to install the second processor in the CPU #2 slot.

  • Page 38: Connecting Cables

    UPERSERVER 7044H-32R User’s Manual Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals 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 preconfi...

  • Page 39: Connecting The Control Panel

    Connecting the Control Panel JF1 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 indi- cators. Please note that even and odd numbered pins are on opposite sides of each header.

  • Page 40: I/O Ports

    Figure 5-4 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-4. Rear Panel I/O Ports Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is inter- leaved to improve performance (see step 1).
  • Page 41 3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above). Memory Support The X6DH3-G2 supports up to 16 GB of registered ECC DDR2-400 SDRAM. You should not mix DIMMs of different sizes and speeds. See Figure 5-5 for installing and removing memory modules.

  • Page 42: Adding Pci Cards

    UPERSERVER 7044H-32R User’s Manual Adding PCI Cards 1. PCI slots The X6DH3-G2 has two PCI-Express x8 slots, one 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot, two 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X slots and one 32-bit PCI slot. The SC743T-R760 chassis accommodates up to six standard size PCI cards. PCI cards are installed directly to the serverboard (riser cards are not needed).

  • Page 43: Serverboard Details

    Serverboard Details Figure 5-6. SUPER X6DH3-G2 Layout FAN6 FAN5 DIMM 1A Bank 1 USB0/1 DIMM 1B Bank 1 DIMM 2A Bank 2 COM1 DIMM 2B Bank 2 DIMM 3A Bank 3 DIMM 3B Bank 3 DIMM 4A Bank 4 DIMM 4B Bank 4 JLAN1 JLAN2...

  • Page 44: X6Dh3-G2 Quick Reference

    UPERSERVER 7044H-32R User’s Manual X6DH3-G2 Quick Reference Jumper Description 3rd Power Supply Detect Alarm Reset Enable/Disable JBT1 CMOS Clear C1/JI I2C to PCI Enable/Disable Power Force On Enable/Disable JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable JPL1/JPL2 JLAN1/2 Enable/Disable JPS1 Marvell SATA Enable/Disable Watchdog Connector...

  • Page 45: Connector Defi Nitions

    Connector Defi nitions ATX Power Connection The power supply connector meets the SSI (Superset ATX) 24-pin specifi - cation. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. PWR_SEC Connection In addition to the Primary ATX power connector (above), the Secondary 12v 8-pin J15 connector (J38) must...

  • Page 46: Hdd Led

    UPERSERVER 7044H-32R User’s Manual HDD LED The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to display disk activity. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 47: Reset Button

    Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo- cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the computer case. Refer to the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1.

  • Page 48: Serial Ports

    UPERSERVER 7044H-32R User’s Manual Serial Ports The COM1 serial port is located beside the mouse port. COM2 is a header on the serverboard (see serverboard layout for location). See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Power Fail Header...

  • Page 49: Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers

    Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers Two additional USB headers (USB2/3) are located near the WOL header on the serverboard. These are included for connection to the ports on the front of the chassis. A USB cable (not included) is needed for the con- nection.

  • Page 50: Wake-On-Lan

    UPERSERVER 7044H-32R User’s Manual Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN header is desig- nated WOL. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. You must enable the LAN Wake-Up setting in BIOS to use this feature. You must also have a LAN card with a Wake-on-LAN con- nector and cable.

  • Page 51: Jumper Settings

    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 connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 52: Jlan Enable/Disable

    UPERSERVER 7044H-32R User’s Manual JLAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 and JPL2 to enable or disable the on- board LAN ports JLAN1 and JLAN2, respectively. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled...

  • Page 53: Alarm Reset

    Alarm Reset (JAR) The system will notify you in the event of a power supply failure. This feature assumes that Supermicro redundant power supply units are installed in the chassis. If you only have a single power supply installed, you should not connect anything to this jumper to prevent false alarms.

  • Page 54: I 2 C To Pci Enable/Disable

    UPERSERVER 7044H-32R User’s Manual C to PCI Enable/Disable C1/2 pair of jumpers allow you to connect the System Management Bus to any one of the PCI slots. The default setting is on pins 1-2 for both jumpers to enable the connection. Both con-...

  • Page 55: 5-11 Parallel Port, Floppy And Hard Drive Connections

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

  • Page 56: Floppy Connector

    UPERSERVER 7044H-32R User’s Manual Floppy Connector The fl oppy connector is located on J12. See the table below for pin defi nitions. Floppy Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions (J12) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Ground FDHDIN Ground Reserved...

  • Page 57: Ide Connectors

    IDE Connectors There are no jumpers to confi g- ure the onboard IDE#1 and #2 connectors. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup IDE Drive Connectors Pin Defi nitions (J5, J6) Pin# Defi...
  • Page 58 UPERSERVER 7044H-32R User’s Manual Notes 5-24...

  • Page 59: Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

    Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform simple maintenance on the SC743T-R760 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 60 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View System LEDs USB Ports Main Power System Reset 5.25" Drive Bays (2) Floppy Drive 8 SAS/SATA Drive Bays (behind locking bezel)

  • Page 61: 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 62: System Fans

    3. Installing a new system fan Replace the failed fan with an identical one (Supermicro p/n FAN-0072). Install it in (and then reassemble) the fan housing, then plug the housing back into its slot; it should click into place when fully inserted. Check that the fan is working then replace the top/left side chassis panel.
  • Page 63 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Removing a Chassis Fan Figure 6-4. Removing the Air Shroud...

  • Page 64: Drive Bay Installation

    UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Drive Bay Installation SAS/SATA Drives A total of eight SAS or SATA drives may be housed in the SC743T-R760 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 65 Figure 6-5. Removing a SAS/SATA Drive Carrier Figure 6-6. Mounting a SAS/SATA Drive in a Carrier Important! Use extreme caution when working around the SAS/ SATA backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the airfl...

  • Page 66: Installing A Component In The 5.25" Drive Bays

    Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays 1. Drive bay confi guration The 7044H-32R has two 5.25" drive bays. Components such as an extra fl oppy drive, IDE hard drives or CD-ROM drives can be installed into these 5.25" drive bays.

  • Page 67: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The SuperServer 7044H-32R has a triple redundant 760 watt power supply con- sisting of three power modules. Each power supply module has an auto-switching capability, which enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V - 240V input voltage.
  • Page 68 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Notes 6-10...

  • Page 69: Chapter 7: Bios

    Please refer to the Manual Download area of the Supermicro web site <http://www.supermicro.com> for any changes to BIOS that may not be refl ected in this manual. Warning: Do not shut down or reset the system while updating BIOS to prevent possible boot failure.

  • Page 70: Running Setup

    UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Running Setup *Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted. The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate text from the main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is de- scribed in this section although the screen display is often all you need to under- stand how to set the options (see on next page).

  • Page 71: Main Bios Setup Menu

    Chapter 7: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Menu Main Setup Features System Time To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate fi elds. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fi...
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Serial ATA This setting allows the user to enable or disable the function of Serial ATA. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Serial ATA RAID Enable Select Enable to enable Serial ATA RAID Functions. (*For the Windows OS environment, use the RAID driver if this feature is set to Enabled.
  • Page 73 LBA Format The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: Total Sectors: This item displays the number of total sectors available in the LBA Format. Maximum Capacity: This item displays the maximum capacity in the LBA Format. Multi-Sector Transfer This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be used in multi-sector transfer.

  • Page 74: Advanced Setup

    UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's 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 75 Chapter 7: BIOS Power Button Behavior If set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set to 4-sec., the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer. The options are instant-off and 4-sec override.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual to allow data to be cached into the buffer and written into the system memory at the same time. Select "Write Protect" to prevent data from being written into the base memory area of Block 0-512K. Select "Write Back" to allow CPU to write data back directly from the buffer without writing data to the System Memory for fast CPU data processing and operation.
  • Page 77 PCI Confi guration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCI devices. Onboard G-LAN1, G-LAN2 (Gigabit- LAN1/2) OPROM Confi gure Enabling this option provides the capability to boot from G-LAN1 or G-LAN2. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Reset Confi...
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Advanced Chipset Control Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. *Warning : Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. Incorrect values entered may cause system malfunction. Also, a very high DRAM frequency or incorrect DRAM timing may cause system instability. When this occurs, revert to the default setting.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS Enabling Multi-Media Timer Select Yes to enable Multi-Media Timer. The options are Yes and No. USB Function Select Enable to enable the function of USB devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Legacy USB Support This setting allows you to enable support for Legacy USB devices. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Processor Power Management This feature allows the user to determine the processor power management mode. If set to C States only, the processor power will be controlled through CPU power states in the ACPI setting. Select "GV1/GV3 only" to enable the function of DBS (Demand Based Switching) which will allow the user to confi...
  • Page 81 Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for COM2. The options are 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 and 2E8. Interrupt Select the IRQ (interrupt request) for COM2. The options are IRQ3 and IRQ4. Parallel Port This setting allows you to assign control of the parallel port. The options are Enabled (user defi...
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual DMI Event Logging Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Event Log Validity This is a display to inform you of the event log validity. It is not a setting. Event Log Capacity This is a display to inform you of the event log capacity.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address This item allows you to specifi es to redirect the console to Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. This setting can also be Disabled. BAUD Rate This item allows you to select the BAUD rate for console redirection.
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Hardware Monitoring Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings: CPU Temperature Threshold This option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold that will activate the alarm system when the CPU temperature reaches this pre-set temperature threshold.

  • Page 85: Security

    Chapter 7: BIOS Security Choose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <Enter>. All Security BIOS settings are described in this section.

  • Page 86: Boot

    UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Fixed Disk Boot Sector This setting may offer some protection against viruses when set to Write Protect, which protects the boot sector on the hard drive from having a virus written to it. Password on Boot This setting allows you to require a password to be entered when the system boots up.

  • Page 87: Exit

    Chapter 7: BIOS 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. Exit Saving Changes Highlight this item and hit <Enter> to save any changes you made and to exit the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 88 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Notes 7-20...

  • Page 89: Appendix A: Bios Post Codes

    Appendix A 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 90 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User'sManual POST Code Description 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 91 POST Code Description Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1 Confi gure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message...
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User'sManual POST Code Description 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 Check key lock...
  • Page 93 POST Code Description 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 Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM...
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User'sManual Notes...

  • Page 95: Appendix B: Software Installation

    Appendix B: Software Installation Appendix B Software Installation B-1 Adaptec Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver Serial ATA (SATA) Serial ATA(SATA) is a physical storage interface. It uses a single cable with a minimum of four wires to create a point-to-point connection between devices. It is a serial link which supports SATA Transfer rates from 150MBps.
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Combined Mode: In this mode, system BIOS assigns the traditional IRQ 14 and IRQ 15 for the use of HDD. Up to 4 ATA devices are supported by this mode. Within the Combined Mode, the following three modes are supported: *Non-Combined Mode: Parallel ATA only:with the maximum of 4 devices sup- ported;...
  • Page 97 Appendix B: Software Installation Confi guring BIOS settings for the SATA RAID Functions (Enhanced Mode) 1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. (*Note: If it is the fi rst time to power on the system, we recommend that you load the Optimized Default Settings.

  • Page 98: The Adaptec Embedded Serial Ata With Hostraid Controller Driver

    I/O throughput and providing data accessibility regardless of a single disk failure. By incorporating the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA into the motherboard design, Supermicro's X6DH3-G2 offers the user with the benefi ts of SATARAID without the high costs associated with hardware RAID applications.
  • Page 99 Appendix B: Software Installation Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sec- tions describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the <enter> key to select "Managing Arrays"...
  • Page 100 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Viewing Array Properties To view the properties of an existing array: 1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A. 2. From the ARC menu, select Array Confi guration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previous screen.) 4.
  • Page 101 Appendix B: Software Installation Creating Arrays Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are un-initialized are shown in gray and cannot be used.
  • Page 102 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array. *Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition.
  • Page 103 2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter. (*Note: The label shall not be more than 15 characters.) 3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. (*Note: Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB-default. It is recommended that you do not change the default setting.) 4.
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Notes: 1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. 2. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1 from ACU, you can restart it by pressing Ctrl+R.
  • Page 105 Appendix B: Software Installation Adding a Bootable Array To make an array bootable: 1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arrays, select the array you want to make bootable, and press Ctrl+B. 3. Enter Y to create a bootable array when the following message is displayed: "This will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable.
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array.
  • Page 107 Appendix B: Software Installation 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the disk you wish to initialize and press Insert (as shown in the screen below). B-13...
  • Page 108 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown in the screen below). 6. Press Enter. 7. Read the warning message as shown in the screen. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct, type Y to continue.
  • Page 109 Appendix B: Software Installation Rebuilding Arrays *Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only. If an array Build process (or initialization) is interrupted or critical with one member missing, you must perform a Rebuild to get the array to Optimal status. For a criti- cal array Rebuild operation, the optimal drive is the source drive.
  • Page 110 * The SAS Cable (CBL-097) can only be used with backplanes that support both SAS and SATA. * If Supermicro's chassis is used, the backplane must be Rev.2.0 or above, which came with gold trims. * If you want to use this motherboard with Supermicro's SAS Mobile Racks, such as CSE-M28E1, make sure to use Cable CBL-0116.

  • Page 111: Managing Arrays

    Appendix B: Software Installation Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. The following sec- tions describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the <enter> key to select "Managing Arrays"...
  • Page 112 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Deleting Arrays *Warning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent the loss of data. Deleted arrays cannot be restored. To delete an existing array: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility.
  • Page 113 Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the properties to the array. *Caution: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. You will need to use the Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition.
  • Page 114 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual 4. The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a RAID . However, during a build operation, only the smaller drive can be selected as the source or fi rst drive. 5. When migrating from single volume to RAID 0, migrating from a larger drive to a smaller drive is allowed.

  • Page 115: Initializing Disk Drives

    Appendix B: Software Installation Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array, or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array.
  • Page 116 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Using the SerialSelect Utility to Confi gure SAS Settings The SerialSelect Utility enables you to confi gure SAS disk drive settings. To access the SAS utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC util- ity.
  • Page 117 Appendix B: Software Installation To Set Controller Confi guration: 3. Select "Controller Confi guration" and press <Enter> to access the submen as shown below: 4. Use the arrow keys to select an item. Then, press <Enter> and the arrow keys to confi...
  • Page 118 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual To Set Physical Confi guration: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2. Use the arrow keys to select "SerialSelect Utility" and press <Enter> to access the Physical Confi guration submenu as shown below: 3.

  • Page 119: Using The Disk Utilities

    Appendix B: Software Installation Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks. To access the disk utilities: 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC util- ity (as shown in the screen below.) 2.
  • Page 120 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual To Exit Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility 1. Once you have completed RAID array confi gurations, press ESC to exit. The following screen will appear. 2. Press Yes to exit the Utility. (*For more information regarding Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the CD included in your shipping package.
  • Page 121 Appendix B: Software Installation B-2 Installing the 6300ESB/SAS Driver and the OS a. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot, and the screen:"Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" will appear. b. From the list displayed on the screen, choose the item: "Intel 6300 ESB/ICH5R Driver by 3rd Party (Adaptec)"...
  • Page 122 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual B-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers A. Installing Drivers other than Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller Driver After you've installed Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed.
  • Page 123 Appendix B: Software Installation Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base 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 included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to moni- tor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 124 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Notes: 1. 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 SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide. pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II. 2. For detailed infor- mation on Adaptec's SCSI SATA RAID Utility, please refer to the CDs that came with your motherboard.)

  • Page 125: Appendix C: System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual Intel® Xeon™ 604-pin processors to 3.60 GHz at a front side (system) bus speed of 800 MHz. Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel E7520 chipset BIOS...
  • Page 126 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Motherboard Model: X6DH3-G2 (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions: 12 x 13.05 in (305 x 332 mm) Chassis SC743T-R760 Form Factor: tower/4U rackmount Dimensions (as tower): (WxHxD) 7 x 17.1 x 25.5 in. (178 x 434 x 648 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 70 lbs.
  • Page 127 Appendix C: System Specifi cations 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), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certifi...
  • Page 128 UPER ERVER 7044H-32R User's Manual Notes...

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