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A+ SERVER

2042G-TRF

2042G-6RF

USER'S MANUAL

Revision 1.0c

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Page 1 UPER ® A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF 2042G-6RF USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0c...
Page 2 The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.
Page 3: About This Manual
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 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF is a high-end quad processor server based on the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP 2U rackmount server chassis and the Super H8QG6/i-F serverboard.
Page 4 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8QG6/i-F serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconﬁ guring the serverboard.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 SAS (AS-2042G-6RF Only) ................1-2 Serial ATA ......................1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-2 Ethernet Ports ....................1-3 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................
Page 7 Table of Contents Installing the Inner Rails ................. 2-4 Installing the Outer Rails ................. 2-4 Locking Tabs ....................2-4 Installing the Server into the Rack ..............2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ..............2-6 Preparing to Power On ................... 2-7 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................
Page 8 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual DIMM Module Population Conﬁ guration ..........5-10 Adding PCI Add-On Cards ................5-11 Serverboard Details ..................5-12 Connector Deﬁ nitions ................... 5-14 5-10 Jumper Settings .................... 5-20 Explanation of Jumpers ................5-20 5-11 Onboard Indicators ..................5-23 5-12 SAS and SATA Drive Connections ...............
Page 9 Table of Contents Boot Settings Menu ..................7-13 Exit Menu ...................... 7-14 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix B Installing Windows Installing Windows to a RAID System ............B-1 Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System ............ B-2 Appendix C System Speciﬁ cations...
Page 10 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Notes...
Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction
SC828TS+-R1400LPBP 2U server chassis and the H8QG6/i-F quad processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certiﬁ ed for use with the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF, as listed below: •...
Page 12: Serverboard Features
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF is one H8QG6/i-F quad processor serverboard, which is based on the AMD SR5690/SP5100 chipset. Below are the main features of the serverboards. Processors The H8QG6/i-F supports four AMD Opteron 6100 series (Socket G34 type) processors.
Page 13: Ethernet Ports
Chapter 1: Introduction Ethernet Ports An Intel® network controller is integrated into each of the serverboards to support two Gigabit LAN ports (100/1000Base-T/1000BaseTX, RJ45 output). Onboard Controllers/Ports Onboard I/O backpanel ports on the serverboard include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN port and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports.
Page 14: Server Chassis Features
SAS or SATA hard drives. Front Control Panel The control panel on the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF 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
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. AMD SR5690/SP5100 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. CH A0,A1 B0,B1 C0,C1 D0,D1 CH A0,A1 B0,B1 C0,C1 D0,D1 DDR3-1333/1066 DDR3-1333/1066 HT Link G34-SOCKET #4 G34-SOCKET #3 8x DIMM 8x DIMM...
Page 16: Contacting Supermicro
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Page 17: Chapter 2 Server Installation
Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 2042G-TRF/6RF 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 system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled.
Page 18: Choosing A Setup Location
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location • Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufﬁ cient airﬂ ow and ease in servicing.
Page 19: Rack Mounting Considerations
Chapter 2: Server Installation • Allow the hot plug SAS drives and power supply modules to cool before touch- ing them. • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating...
Page 20: Installing The System Into A Rack
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 2042G-TRF/6RF into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.
Page 21: Installing The Server Into The Rack
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.
Page 22: Checking The Serverboard Setup
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 2042G-TRF/6RF in the rack, you will need to open the top cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made.
Page 23: Preparing To Power On
Chapter 2: Server Installation Preparing to Power On Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS drives and SAS backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the Drives All drives are accessible from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD- ROM, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.
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Page 25: Chapter 3 System Interface
Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SAS drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of speciﬁ...
Page 26: Control Panel Leds
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP chassis has ﬁ ve LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.
Page 27: Hdd
Chapter 3: System Interface Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 2042G-TRF/6RF this light indicates SAS and/ or DVD-ROM drive activity when ﬂ ashing. Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. SAS Drive Carrier LEDs Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs: •...
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Page 29: Chapter 4 System Safety
System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF from damage: • Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet.
Page 30: General Safety Precautions
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual • The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets. • This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases, make sure that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth (ground).
Page 31: Esd Precautions
Chapter 4: System Safety • While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan. • Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
Page 32: Operating Precautions
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual • For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard. Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1042G-TF is operating to assure proper cooling.
Page 33: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the H8QG6/i-F serverboard into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference.
Page 34: Unpacking
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static discharge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Serverboard Installation This section explains the ﬁ rst step of physically mounting the H8QG6/i-F into the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP chassis.
Page 35: Connecting Cables
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connecting Cables Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. 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 to prevent them from blocking the ﬂ...
Page 36: I/O Ports
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins 20 19 Ground No Connection Power LED 3.3V HDD LED FP UID Switch/3.3VSB NIC1 (Link) LED NIC1 (Activity) LED NIC2 (Link) LED NIC2 (Activity) LED OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LED...
Page 37: Installing The Processor And Heatsink
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing the Processor and Heatsink Exercise extreme caution when handling and installing the processor. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Installation Procedure Follow the procedures as listed below to install the motherboard into a chassis. Install the processor(s) and the heatsink(s).
Page 38 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Use your thumb and your index ﬁ nger to hold the CPU. Locate and align pin 1 of the CPU socket with pin 1 of the CPU. Both are marked with a triangle. Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the socket.
Page 39: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required amount has already been applied. Place the heatsink directly on top of the CPU so that the heat sink screws are aligned with the mounting holes on the back plate.
Page 40: Installing Memory
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Installing Memory Exercise extreme caution when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing Memory Installing Memory Insert each memory module vertically into its slot, paying attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the module incorrectly (see Figure 2-1).
Page 41 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-4. Installing DIMM into Slot To Install: Insert Notch Notch module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay Front View attention to the align- ment notch at the bottom. Note: Notch should align with the receptive key point on To Remove: Use the slot.
Page 42: Dimm Module Population Conﬁ Guration
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual DIMM Module Population Conﬁ guration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation: Per Channel DIMM Populations Options DIMM Type DIMM A DIMM B Max. MHz, Max. MHz, Max. GB/ 1.5V DIMMs 1.35V DIMMs...
Page 43: Adding Pci Add-On Cards
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Adding PCI Add-On Cards The 2042G-TRF/6RF can accommodate low-proﬁ le (only) add-on cards installed into all the PCI slots included on the H8QG6/i-F. Installing an Add-on Card Begin by removing the PCI slot shield for the slot you wish to populate. Fully seat the card into the riser card slot, pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card.
Page 44: Serverboard Details
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-5. H8QG6/i-F Layout (not drawn to scale) COM1 FAN7 FAN9 Intel JSMB1 FAN8 82576 JWD1 JPL1 JPG1 JPB1 CPU1 CPU3 JBT1 Battery JWOL1 SP5100 SR5690 JPUSB1 SATA5 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 JWF1 SATA1...
Page 45 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Description LAN Ports LEDs for the LAN Ethernet ports Dedicated IPMI LAN LEDs for the dedicated IPMI LAN Ethernet port LED for UID Button LED for IPMI Heartbeat LED for Serverboard Power-On Connector Description COM1/COM2 COM1 Serial Port/Header FAN 1-9 Chassis/CPU Fan Headers...
Page 46: Connector Deﬁ Nitions
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Connector Deﬁ nitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Deﬁ nitions Pin# Deﬁ nition Pin # Deﬁ nition Power Connectors +3.3V +3.3V A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1) -12V +3.3V and three 8-pin CPU PWR connectors (JPW2/JPW3/JPW4) on the motherboard.
Page 47 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power Fail LED PWR Fail LED Pin Deﬁ nitions The Power Fail LED connection is located on (JF1) pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the Pin# Deﬁ nition right for pin deﬁ nitions. 3.3V PWR Fail LED Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID...
Page 48 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Universal Serial Bus Ports Universal Serial Bus Ports Pin Deﬁ nitions (USB0/1, USB6) Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 2.0) are USB0 USB1 located beside the Keyboard and Mouse PS2 Pin # Deﬁ nition Pin # Deﬁ nition ports.
Page 49 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SGPIO SGPIO Header Pin Deﬁ nitions (T-SGPIO1/TSGPIO2) The T-SGPIO1/ T-SGPIO2 (Serial General (3SGPIO1/3SGPIO2)) Purpose Input/Output) headers provide a bus Pin# Deﬁ nition Pin # Deﬁ nition between the SATA controller and the backpane to provide SATA enclosure management Ground Data functions.
Page 50 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Deﬁ nitions A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1. (JL1) Attach the appropriate cable to inform you of Pin# Deﬁ nition a chassis intrusion. Battery voltage Intrusion signal Overheat LED Overheat LED Pin Deﬁ...
Page 51 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Unit Identiﬁ er Button UID Button Pin Deﬁ nitions There is a Unit Identiﬁ er (UID) button on the Pin# Deﬁ nition rear I/O of the board. There is also another Ground UID button located on the control panel. Ground When you push either UID button, both Button In...
Page 52: 5-10 Jumper Settings
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Connector Pins Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, Jumper jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Setting of the connector.
Page 53 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup I2C to PCI-Express Slot C to PCI-Express Slot Jumper Settings C1/JI C2 allows you to enable the I C bus C1/JI to communicate with the PCI-Express slot. Jumper Setting Deﬁ nition For the jumpers to work properly, please set Closed Enabled both jumpers to the same setting.
Page 54 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual USB Wake-Up Backpanel USB Wake-Up Enable (JPUSB1) JPUSB1 jumper allows you to "wake up" Jumper Settings the system by pressing a key on the USB Jumper Setting Deﬁ nition keyboard or by clicking the USB mouse of...
Page 55: 5-11 Onboard Indicators
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN LED (Connection Speed Indicator) LED Color Deﬁ nition LAN1/LAN2 LEDs 10 MHz The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA Green 100 MHz port) have two LEDs. On each Gb LAN port, Amber 1 GHz one LED blinks to indicate activity while the...
Page 56: 5-12 Sas And Sata Drive Connections
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual 5-12 SAS and SATA Drive Connections SATA Ports SATA Ports Pin Deﬁ nitions There are no jumpers to conﬁ gure the SATA (SATA0-SATA5) ports, which are designated SATA0 through Pin # Deﬁ nition SATA5. See the table on the right for pin Ground deﬁ...
Page 57: 5-13 Enabling Sata Raid
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-13 Enabling SATA RAID Now that the hardware is set up, you must install the operating system and the SATA RAID drivers, if you wish to use RAID with your SATA drives. The installation procedure differs depending on whether you wish to have the operating system installed on a RAID array or on a separate non-RAID drive.
Page 58: Enabling Sata Raid In The Bios
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Note: You need to have an external USB ﬂ oppy when building the driver diskette. Window's Vista, Windows 2008 or later Windows OS systems can use a USB stick instead of a ﬂ oppy. Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS Before installing the Windows Operating System, you must change some settings in BIOS.
Page 59: Using The Adaptec Raid Utility
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup After exiting the BIOS Setup Utility, the system will reboot. When prompted during the startup, press the <CTRL+A> key when prompted to run the Dot- Hill RAID Utility program (see Figure 5-7). Using the Adaptec RAID Utility The Adaptec®...
Page 60: 5-14 Installing Drivers
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Highlight the ﬁ rst "Adaptec RAID" driver shown and press the <Enter> key to install it. Press <Enter> again to continue with the Windows setup. 5-14 Installing Drivers The CD that came bundled with the system contains drivers, some of which must be installed, such as the chipset driver.
Page 61: Supero Doctor Iii
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Page 62 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Figure 5-10. Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: Supero Doctor III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download the Supero Doctor III User's Guide at: <http://www.supermicro.com/products/ Accessories/software/SuperODoctorIII.cfm>.
Page 63: Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered.
Page 64: Control Panel
JF1 can be found in Chapter 5. System Fans Six 8-cm heavy-duty hot-swap fans provide the cooling for the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF. The fans are conﬁ gured as a set of three with two fans placed back to back to maximize airﬂ ow. It is very important that the chassis top cover is properly installed in order for the cooling air to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components.
Page 65: System Fan Failure
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-2. Removing System Cooling Fans System Fan Failure Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via a BIOS setting. If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan fail LED on the control panel will turn on.
Page 66: Drive Bay Installation/Removal
SAS/SATA Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis or remove power to replace or swap SAS/SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: You must use standard 1" high, SAS/SATA drives in the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF.
Page 67 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup The SAS/SATA drive carriers are located in the front of the chassis, making them easily accessible for installation and removal. These drives are hot-swappable, meaning that they can be installed and removed while the system is running. Installing/removing SAS/SATA drives To remove a SAS/SATA drive, ﬁ...
Page 68 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Figure 6-4. Removing a SAS/SATA Drive Carrier Handle Release button Important: All of the SAS/SATA drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper cooling airﬂ ow.
Page 69: Sas/Sata Drive Backplane
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup SAS/SATA Drive Backplane The SAS/SATA drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus termination. A RAID controller can be used with the backplane to provide data security. The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot- swap capability of the SAS/SATA drives.
Page 70: Power Supply
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Power Supply The A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF has a 1400 watt redundant power supply consisting of two 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 71 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-6. Removing a Power Supply Module...
Page 72 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Notes 6-10...
Page 73: Chapter 7 Bios
Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8QG6/i-F serverboard. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a ﬂ ash chip and can be easily upgraded using a ﬂ oppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.
Page 74: Main Menu
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Main Menu When you ﬁ rst enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main Menu screen. You can always return to the Main Menu by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen with the arrow keys.
Page 75 Chapter 7: BIOS is detected, at which point you will need to press the F1 button to re-enter the BIOS setup menu. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Hit 'DEL' Message Display Use this option to Enable or Disable the "Press DEL to run setup" message in POST.
Page 76: Advanced Chipset Control
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual ACPI SRAT Table This option Enables or Disables the building of the ACPI SRAT Table. CPU DownCore Mode This option sets the CPU DownCore Mode for your system. If you change this option then a cold reset is required. Options include Auto Mode, Maximum Core Level, No Leveling, 2 Cores, 4 Cores, 6 Cores, 8 Cores, 10 Cores and 12 Cores.
Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS  ECC Conﬁ guration ECC Mode This submenu sets the level of ECC protection. Options include Disabled, Basic, Good, Super, Max and User. Selecting User activates the other op- tion for user setting. Note: The "Super" ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all of memory is scrubbed in 8-hours.
Page 78 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Legacy USB Support Select "Enabled" to enable the support for USB Legacy. Disable Legacy support if there are no USB devices installed in the system. "Auto" disabled Legacy support if no USB devices are connected. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto.
Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow BIOS to use PIO mode 0, which has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow BIOS to use PIO mode 1, which has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs.
Page 80 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual  PCI/PNP Conﬁ guration Clear NVRAM Select Yes to clear NVRAM during boot-up. The options are Yes and No. Plug & Play O/S Select Yes to allow the OS to conﬁ gure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an OS that supports Plug &...
Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS Serial 2 Address This option speciﬁ es the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of serial port 2. Select "Disabled" to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to "Disabled", the serial port physically becomes unavailable.
Page 82: System Fan Monitor
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Sredir Memory Display Delay Use this setting to set the delay in seconds to display memory information. Options are No Delay, 1 sec, 2 secs and 4 secs.   Hardware Health Conﬁ guration CPU Overheat Temperature This setting allows you to specify the type of alarm for CPU overheating.
Page 83: View Bmc System Event Log
Chapter 7: BIOS ACPI APIC Support Determines whether to include the ACPI APIC table pointer in the RSDT pointer list. The available options are Enabled and Disabled. Headless Mode Use this setting to enable or disable headless operation mode through ACPI.
Page 84: Security Settings Menu
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual   MAC Address In the ﬁ eld provided here enter the MAC address in the hex form of xx.xx. xx.xx.xx.xx with xx in hex form only. The current MAC address in the BMC is shown.
Page 85: Boot Settings Menu
Chapter 7: BIOS Change User Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then type in the password. Boot Sector Virus Protection This option is near the bottom of the Security Setup screen. Select "Disabled" to deactivate the Boot Sector Virus Protection.
Page 86: Exit Menu
A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual   Network Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from the list of available network drives. A device that is in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. Retry Boot Device This setting allows you to enable or disable auto retry of all boot devices.
Page 87: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
Page 88 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Notes...
Page 89: Appendix B Installing Windows
Appendix B: Installing Windows Appendix B Installing Windows After all hardware components have been installed, you must ﬁ rst conﬁ gure RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To conﬁ gure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Conﬁ guration User Guides posted on our web site at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals.
Page 90: B-2 Installing Windows To A Non-Raid System
A+ Server 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual From the Windows XP/Windows 2003 Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. The XP/2003 Setup will automatically load all device ﬁ les and then, continue the Windows XP/Windows 2003 installation. After the Windows XP/Windows 2003 OS Installation has completed, the system will automatically reboot.
Page 91: Appendix C System Speciﬁ Cations
Appendix C: System Speciﬁ cations Appendix C System Speciﬁ cations Processors Quad AMD Opteron 6100 series (AMD Socket G34 type) processors Note: please refer to our website for details on supported processors. Chipset One AMD SR5690 chipset and one SP5100 Southbridge chipset BIOS 16 Mb AMIBIOS SPI Flash ROM Memory Capacity...
Page 92 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Expansion Slots Supports the use of two PCI-E x16, one PCI-E x8 (in a x16 slot), one PCI-E x8 or one UIO slot. Serverboard H8QG6/i-F (proprietary ATX form factor) Dimensions: 16.48" x 13" (418 x 330 mm)
Page 93 Appendix C: System Speciﬁ cations Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant UL Listed (USA)
Page 94 A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signiﬁ...

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Server Installation

Chapter 3 System Interface

Chapter 4 System Safety

Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

Chapter 7 BIOS

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B Installing Windows

Appendix C System Speciﬁ Cations

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