Supermicro 7044H-82 User Manual
Supermicro 7044H-82 User Manual

Supermicro 7044H-82 User Manual

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  • Page 1 UPER UPER ERVER UPER ERVER UPER ERVER UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL 7044H-82R 7044H-82R+ 7044H-X8R 7044H-82 1.0b ®...
  • Page 2 Santa 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. Manual Revision 1.0b...
  • Page 3: Preface

    It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 is a high-end, dual pro- cessor server based on the SC743S1-R760/SC743S1-650 4U tower/ rackmount chassis and the X6DH8-G2/X6DH8-XG2, a dual processor serverboard that supports single or dual Intel Front Side (System) Bus speed of 800 MHz.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 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-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup...
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual 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: Quick Setup Overview ... 2-1 Unpacking the System ...
  • Page 7 Operating Precautions ... 4-4 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ... 5-1 PGA 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 ...
  • Page 8 Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays ... 6-9 Power Supply: 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R ... 6-10 Power Supply Failure ... 6-10 Replacing the Power Supply ... 6-10 Power Supply: 7044H-82 ... 6-11 Power Supply Failure ... 6-11 Replacing the Power Supply ... 6-11 Chapter 7: BIOS Introduction ...
  • Page 9 Security ... 7-19 Boot ... 7-21 Exit ... 7-22 Appendices: Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes ... A-1 Appendix B: Software Installation ... B-1 Appendix C: System Specifications ... C-1 Table of Contents...
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    SC743S1-R760 (7044H-82R/7044H-X8R) or SC743S1-650 (7044H-82) 4U tower/rackmount server chassis and the X6DH8-G2 (7044H-82R/7044H-82) or X6DH8-XG2 (7044H-X8R) dual Intel Xeon processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82.
  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    Optional: Two (2) Xeon passive heatsinks (SNK-P0010) One (1) rackmount kit [CSE-PT26 (B)] Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 lies the X6DH8-G2/X6DH8-XG2, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel E7520 chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X6DH8-G2/X6DH8-XG2.
  • Page 13: Server Chassis Features

    LED. The power supply modules are all hot-swappable, so you don't have to power down the system to replace a module. 7044H-82: the SC743S1-650 features a single 650W power supply. Power must be removed from the system before servicing or replacing this power supply.
  • Page 14 4U rackmount unit. backplane provides six motherboard expansion slots, one COM port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a parallel port (available with the 7044H-82R/7044H-82 only) and two gigabit Ethernet ports. Cooling System...
  • Page 15: System Block Diagram

    Figure 1-1. Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. 1 PCI-X 1 PCI-X SLOT SLOT SCSI SCSI 7902 7902 1 PCI-X 1 PCI-X SLOT SLOT PCI-X(100MHz) PCI-X(100MHz) 1 PCI-X 1 PCI-X PCI-X(133MHz) PCI-X(133MHz) SLOT SLOT 1 PCI-EXP 1 PCI-EXP...
  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 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: 2-1 Overview

    7044H-82 may be employed either as a tower or mounted in a rack as a 4U rackmount chassis. Precautions in the next section and then skip ahead to Section 2-5.
  • Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 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 sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
  • 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 temperature 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 temperature (Tmra).
  • Page 20: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 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 first removing the screws that secure them to the chassis. Depress the button on the top (side if tower) of the chassis to release the cover and then pull the cover off.
  • Page 22: Installing The Rack Rails

    Installing the Rack Rails Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 7044H-82R/7044H- X8R/7044H-82 in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2- 3.) Position the fixed 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-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 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, first release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
  • Page 25: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Figure 2-5. (Rack Configuration shown) 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. 1. Accessing the drive bays All drives can be accessed from the front of the server.
  • Page 26 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual 3. Installing CD-ROM and floppy disk drives Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a CD-ROM and/or floppy disk drive to the system. 4. Check the SCSI disk drives Depending upon your system's configuration, your system may have one or more drives already installed.
  • Page 27: Chapter 3: System Interface

    Overview The control panel on the 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 has several LEDs and two buttons. There are also two LEDs on each SCSI drive carrier and the Ethernet ports. These LEDs keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system and the activity and health of specific components.
  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC743S1-R760/SC743S1-650 chassis has six LEDs that provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. cates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.
  • 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. This LED should be off when the system is operating normally.
  • Page 30 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 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-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 from dam- age: 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

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets. Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 4-1).
  • Page 33: Esd Safety Precautions

    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. 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-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H- 82 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 X6DH8-G2/X6DH8-XG2 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.
  • Page 36: Pga Processor And Heatsink Installation

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. serverboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up.
  • Page 37 Heatsink Installation* 1. Do not apply any thermal com- pound to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has al- ready been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.
  • Page 38: Connecting Cables

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 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.
  • Page 39: Connecting The Control Panel

    Connecting the Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. Figure 5-2 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 40: I/O Ports

    See Figure 5-3 below for the locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-3. Rear Panel I/O Ports *A parallel port is included on the X6DH8-G2 (7044H-82R/7044H-82) only. Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules: http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/...
  • Page 41 Memory Support The X6DH8-G2/X6DH8-XG2 supports up to 16 GB of registered ECC DDR2- 400 memory. The memory is an interleaved configuration, which requires modules of the same size and speed to be installed in pairs. Note: You should not mix modules of different sizes and/or speeds. Figure 5-4.
  • Page 42: Adding Pci Cards

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual Adding PCI Cards PCI slots The X6DH8-G2 supports two PCI-Express x8 slots, one PCI-Express x4 slot, one 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot and two 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X slots. The X6DH8-XG2 supports one PCI-Express x8 slot, three 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slots and two 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X slots.
  • Page 43: Serverboard Details

    Serverboard Details Figure 5-7. SUPER X6DH8-XG2 Layout* FAN5 JPW2 FAN6 JKM1 DIMM A1 USB0/1 DIMM B1 DIMM A2 DIMM B2 JCOM1 DIMM A3 DIMM B3 DIMM A4 JVGA1 DIMM B4 JLAN1 JLAN2 JPG1 ® UPER X6DH8-XG2 Rage Slot #6: x8 PCI-Express Slot #5: PCI-X 133MHz GLAN Slot #4: PCI-X 133MHz...
  • Page 44: Quick Reference

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual X6DH8-G2/X6DH8-XG2 Quick Reference Jumper Description Watch Dog Enable JBT1 CMOS Clear JP13 3rd Pwr Supply Alarm Enable/Dis JP14 Pwr Supply Fail Alarm Reset JP16 Power Force On JPA1 SCSI Controller Enable/Disable JPA2/JPA3 SCSI Ch. A/B Term. Enable/Disable Open (Enabled)
  • Page 45: Connector Definitions

    Connector Definitions ATX Power Connector The X6DH8-G2/X6DH8-XG2 in- cludes a 24-pin main power sup- ply connector (JPW1) and a 4-pin Auxiliary PWR connector JPW2). These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. can use a 20-pin connector, but connecting J3 is also required to ensure sufficient power.
  • Page 46: Hdd Led

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual HDD LED The HDD LED connection (for IDE and CD-ROM drives) is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach the hard drive LED cable to these pins to display disk activity. the table on the right for pin defini- tions.
  • 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 definitions. Power Button The Power Button connection is lo- cated on pins 1 and 2 of JF1.
  • Page 48: Fan Headers

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual Fan Headers There are eight fan headers (FAN1-FAN8) on the X6DH8-G2/ X6DH8-XG2. See the table on the right for pin definitions. (Note: These fan headers are 4-pin fans. Pins 1-3 are backward compatible with traditional 3-pin fans.)
  • Page 49: Power Led/Speaker

    Power LED/Speaker On the JDI header, pins 1-3 for a power LED and pins 4-7 are for the speaker. See the table on the right for speaker pin defini- tions. Note: Pins 4-7 are for use with an external speaker. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you must close pins 6-7 with a jumper.
  • Page 50: Power Fault

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual Power Fault Connect a cable from your power supply to the Power Fail header (JP12) to provide warning of power supply failure. This warning signal is passed through the PWR_LED pin to indicate of a power failure on the chassis.
  • Page 51: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, 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 52: Jlan Enable/Disable

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual JLAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to enable or disable the onboard LAN ports (JLAN1 and JLAN2) on the serverboard. See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is Enabled.
  • Page 53: Watch Dog Enable/Disable

    Watch Dog Enable/Disable J18 enables the Watch Dog func- tion. Watch Dog is a system moni- tor that can reboot the system when a software application is "hung up". Pins 1-2 will cause WD to reset the system if an applica- tion is hung up.
  • Page 54: Third Power Supply Alarm Enable/Disable

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual 3rd Power Supply Alarm Enable/Disable The system can notify you in the event of a power supply failure. This feature assumes that three power supply units are installed in the chassis with one acting as a backup.
  • Page 55: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    5-10 Onboard Indicators JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs Each of the Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have 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 on the right for the func- tions associated with this second LED.
  • Page 56: Parallel Port Connector

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual Parallel Port Connector The parallel port is located on J23. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Note: The parallel port is in- cluded on the X6DH8-G2 (7044H-82R/7044H-82) only. Floppy Connector The floppy connector is lo- cated on JFDD1.
  • Page 57: Ultra320 Scsi Connectors

    Ultra320 SCSI Connectors Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the Ultra320 SCSI con- nectors located at JA1 and JA2. Ultra320 SCSI Connectors (JA1, JA2) Connector Contact Number +DB(P1) GROUND DIFFSENS TERMPWR TERMPWR RESERVED GROUND GROUND Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connector Contact Signal...
  • Page 58 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 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 SC743S1-R760/SC743S1-650 chassis. Follow- ing 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.
  • Page 60 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View System LEDs USB Ports Main Power System Reset 5.25" Drive Bays (2) Floppy Drive 8 SCSI Drive Bays (behind locking bezel)
  • Page 61: Front Control Panel

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Indicates power is being supplied to the system. Indicates IDE device and hard drive activity. On the 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82, this LED indicates SCSI hard drive activity when flashing. Indicates network activity on GLAN port 1. Indicates network activity on GLAN port 2 When this LED flashes, it indicates a fan failure.
  • Page 62: System Fans

    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-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 Manual Drive Bay Installation SCSI Drives Eight SCSI drives may be housed in the SC743S1-R760/SC743S1-650 chas- sis. The SCSI drive IDs are preconfigured as 0 through 7 in order from bottom to top (tower configuration) or from left to right (if rackmounted).
  • Page 65 Figure 6-5. Removing a SCSI Drive Carrier Figure 6-6. Mounting a SCSI Drive in a Carrier Important: are installed, all SCSI drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to promote proper airflow. SCSI backplane All eight SCSI drives plug into a single SCSI backplane, which provides Ultra320 single-channel operation for all eight SCSI drives.
  • Page 66 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 Manual Figure 6-7. SCSI Backplane Jumper Settings JP19: Buzzer Enable, Closed (On) Enabled (default), Open (Off): Disabled LEDs Drive Fail LEDs: Fail1, Fail2, Fail3, Fail4, Fail5, Fail6, Fail7, Fail8 Activity LEDs: ACT1, ACT2, ACT3, ACT4, ACT5, ACT6, ACT7, ACT8...
  • Page 67: Installing Components In The 5.25" Drive Bays

    Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays Drive bay configuration The 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 has two 5.25" drive bays. Compo- nents such as an extra floppy drive, IDE hard drives or CD-ROM drives can be installed into these 5.25" drive bays. Mounting components in the drive bays First power down the system and then remove the top/left chassis cover to access the drive components.
  • Page 68: Power Supply: 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 Manual Power Supply: 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R The 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R has a triple redundant 760 watt redundant cooling power supply that consists of three 380W power modules. three modules are active and share the load of the system (up to 760W max.).
  • Page 69: Power Supply: 7044H-82

    Replace with the same model - SP650-RP (p/n PWS-0056), which can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see Con- tact Information in the Preface). the 7044H-82, the server must be powered down before removing and/or replacing the power supply for whatever reason. Replacing the Power Supply...
  • Page 70 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 Manual Notes 6-12...
  • Page 71: 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: BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) Options printed in Bold are the default settings.
  • Page 72: Running Setup

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 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 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 73: 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 fields. Then press the <Enter> key to save the data. System Date Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields and enter the correct data.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's 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.
  • Page 75 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master These settings allow the user to set the parameters of IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 Master slots. Hit <Enter> to activate the following sub-menu screen for detailed options of these items.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual The following items will be displayed by the BIOS: TYPE: This item displays the type of CPU. Cylinders: This item indicates the status of Cylinders. Headers: This item indicates the number of headers. Sectors: This item displays the number of sectors.
  • Page 77: Advanced Setup

    Ultra DMA Mode Selects Ultra DMA Mode. Options are Disabled, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4 and Mode 5. System Memory This display informs you how much system memory is recognized as being present in the system. Extended Memory This display informs you how much extended memory is recognized as being present in the system.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual Boot Features Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Quick Boot Mode If enabled, this feature will speed up the POST (Power On Self Test) routine by skipping certain tests after the computer is turned on. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS Memory Cache Cache System BIOS Area This setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System BIOS buffer to allow the BIOS write (cache) its data into this reserved memory area. Select "Write Protect" to enable this function, and this area will be reserved for BIOS ROM access only.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual Cache Extended Memory If enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be cached (written) into a buffer, a storage area in the Static DRM (SDROM) or written into L1, L2, L3 cache inside the CPU to speed up CPU operations .
  • Page 81 Frequency for PCIX#1-#2/SCSI This option allows the user to change the bus frequency for the devices installed in the slot indicated. The options are Auto, PCI 33 MHz, PCI 66 MHz, PCI-X 66 MHz, PCI-X 100 MHz, and PCI-X 133 MHz. Frequency for PCIX#3/G-LAN This option allows the user to change the bus frequency of the devices installed in the slot indicated.
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual Large Disk Access Mode This setting determines how large hard drives are to be accessed. The options are DOS or Other (for Unix, Novelle NetWare and other operating systems). Advanced Chipset Control Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS SERR Signal Condition This setting specifies the conditions required to be qualified as an ECC error. Options are None, Single Bit, Multiple Bit and Both. USB Function This setting allows you to Enable or Disable all functions for the USB devices specified.
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual Advanced Processor Options Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. CPU Speed This is a display that indicates the speed of the installed processor. Hyper Threading Technology This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the function of hyper- threading.
  • Page 85 I/O Device Configuration Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. Onboard COM 1 This setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options are Enabled (user defined), Disabled and Auto (BIOS controlled). Base I/O Address Select the base I/O address for serial port A.
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual 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 87 Console Redirection Access the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port Address Specifies to redirect the console to Onboard COM A or Onboard COM B. 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 88 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual LM 93 Temperature: This item displays the temperature of LM93. LM 30 Temperature: This item displays the temperature of LM30. LM30 Low Limit: This item sets the low limit for the LM30 Temperature. LM30 High Limit: This item sets the high limit for the LM30 Temperature.
  • Page 89: Security

    Chapter 7: BIOS HECETA_MEN_VTT: This item displays the voltage status of onboard memory. PIV0_NIC: This item displays the voltage status of Network Interface Card. N12V_SCALED: This item displays the voltage status of onboard 12V power. P3V3_STBY (Standby): This item displays the voltage status of onboard 3V Standby power.
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual 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.
  • Page 91: Boot

    Chapter 7: BIOS 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 92: Exit

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual 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 93 Chapter 7: BIOS 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.
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  • Page 95: Appendix A: 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 96 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual 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 97 POST Code Description 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 Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message...
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual 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 99 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...
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  • Page 101: Appendix B: Software Installation

    Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Driver before you install the Windows operating system. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. (For Adaptec's SCSI Host RAID Utility, please refer to the CDs that came with your motherboard.)
  • Page 102 Due to this built-in functionality, your Supermicro motherboard is specially designed to keep pace with the increasing performance demands of today's computer systems by improving disk I/O throughput and providing data accessibility regardless of a single disk failure.
  • Page 103 Appendix B: Software Installation Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility is an embedded BIOS Utility, in- cluding: *Array Configuration Utility: Use this utility when you want to create, configure and manage arrays. *Disk Utilities: Use this option to format or verify disks. To run the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility, you will need to enable the RAID function in the system BIOS (refer to Chapter 7 for System BIOS Configurations), and then press the Ctrl and A keys simultaneously...
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual Managing Arrays Select this option to view array properties and delete arrays. The follow- ing sections describe the operations Of "Managing Arrays". To select this option, use the arrow keys and the Enter key to select...
  • Page 105 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 Configuration Utility (ACU). 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays (as shown on the previ- ous screen.) 4.
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual 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. See Initializing Disk Drives.
  • Page 107 Appendix B: Software Installation Assigning Array Properties Once you've create a new array, you are ready to assign 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 108 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual 4. The item "Create RAID via" allows you to select between the differ- ent methods of creating RAID 0 and RAID 1. The following table gives examples of when each is appropriate. Raid Level Create Via...
  • Page 109 Appendix B: Software Installation 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 110 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual Adding a Bootable Array 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 dis- played: "This will make all other existing bootable array non-bootable.
  • Page 111 Appendix B: Software Installation Adding/Deleting Hotspares Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you need to add a new HDD as a hotspare. 1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A as prompted to access the ARC Utility.
  • Page 112: Initializing Disk Drives

    UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 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 113 Appendix B: Software Installation 5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (as shown on the following screen). B-13...
  • Page 114 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual 6. Press Enter. 7. Read the warning message as shown on the screen below. 8. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives to initialize. If correct, type Y to continue. Rebuilding Arrays Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant arrays (RAID 1) only.
  • Page 115: 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 utility.
  • Page 116 For more information regarding the Adaptec RAID Utility, please refer to Adaptec's User's Guide in the CD included in your ship- ping package. You can also download a copy of Adaptec User's Guide from our web site at: www. supermicro.com. B-16...
  • Page 117 Appendix B: Software Installation B-2 Installing Intel's ICH5R Driver by Adaptec and Windows OS 1. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD that came with the package into the CD Drive during the system reboot. The "Super Micro Driver Diskette Maker" screen will appear.
  • Page 118 UPER ERVER 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R/7044H-82 User's Manual B-3 Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Installing Other Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen (as shown in Figure B-1) will appear. You are now ready to install additional software programs and drivers. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.
  • Page 119 Appendix B: Software Installation Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a web-based management tool that offers both remote and local management tools. The local management application is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 120 Figure B-3. Supero Doctor III: Remote Control Display 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 down- load the SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manu- als/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we recommend using Supero Doctor II. B-20...
  • Page 121: Appendix C: System Specifications

    Appendix C System Specifications Processors Single or dual 604-pin Intel (system) bus speed of 800 MHz. Please refer to the support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported processors: www.supermicro.com processors.] Chipset Intel E7520 chipset BIOS ®...
  • Page 122 Dimensions: (WxHxD as tower) 7 x 17.1 x 25.5 in. Weight 7044H-82R/7044H-X8R: Gross (Bare Bone) - 70 lbs. (31.8 kg.) 7044H-82: Gross (Bare Bone) - 64 lbs. (29.1 kg.) System Cooling Four (4) 8-cm chassis cooling fans (hot-swappable) Two (2) 8-cm exhaust fans (hot-swappable)
  • Page 123 Appendix C: System Specifications Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F) Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class B...
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