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  • Page 1 UPER ® 6026T-3RF UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL 1.0b...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It pro- vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6026T-3RF. Instal- lation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 6026T-3RF is a high-end server based on the SC825TS-R720LPB 2U rackmount chassis and the X8DT3-F dual processor serverboard.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DT3-F serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the serverboard.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 Onboard SAS ....................1-2 Serial ATA ....................... 1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-3 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................1-3 Graphics Controller ..................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Checking the Serverboard Setup ..............2-8 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ..............2-10 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-1 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-2 Drive Carrier LEDs ..................3-3 Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems About Standardized Warning Statements ............
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Memory Support ..................5-10 Adding PCI Add-On Cards ................5-11 Serverboard Details ..................5-12 X8DT3-F Quick Reference ................5-13 Connector Defi nitions ................... 5-14 5-10 Jumper Settings .................... 5-20 5-11 Onboard Indicators ..................5-23 5-12 Floppy, SAS and SATA Ports ................ 5-24 5-12 Installing Software ..................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 6026T-3RF is a high-end server comprised of two main subsys- tems: the SC825TQ-R720LPB 2U server chassis and the X8DT3-F dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi...

  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6026T-3RF lies the X8DT3-F, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel IOH-36D + ICH10R chipset and designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X8DT3-F. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

  • Page 11: Pci Expansion Slots

    Chapter 1: Introduction PCI Expansion Slots The X8DT3-F has three PCI Express 2.0 x8 slots, one PCI Express x4 slot and two 32-bit PCI slots. Onboard Controllers/Ports A fl oppy drive connector is included on the serverboard as well as two onboard ATA/100 connectors, which support IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices.

  • Page 12: Front Control Panel

    ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Front Control Panel The control panel on the SuperServer 6026T-3RF provides you with system monitor- ing 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 13: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel IOH-36D/ICH10R Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. #1-6 #0-6 #1-5 #0-5 #1-4 #0-4 #1-3 #0-3 6 PHASE 6 PHASE #1-2 #0-2 #1-1 #0-1 CPU #1 CPU #2 (Optional)

  • Page 14: Contacting Supermicro

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF 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 15: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6026T-3RF was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

  • Page 16: Warnings And Precautions

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual • This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like). • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SC825 chassis into a rack unit with the quick-release rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-1. Separating the Rack Rails Separating the Inner and Outer Rails Rail Assembly 1. Locate the rail assembly in the chassis packaging. Extending the Rails 2. Extend the rail assembly by pulling it outward. 3. Press the quick-release tab. 4.

  • Page 20: Outer Rack Rails

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Figure 2-2. Assembling the Outer Rails Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the rack and hold the chassis in place. The outer rails for the SC825 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-3. Installing the Rack Rails Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Extend the outer rails as illustrated above. 2. Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack. 3. Slide the inner rails into the outer rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides.

  • Page 22: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 6026T-3RF in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the inside of the System 1.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-4. Accessing the Inside of the System...

  • Page 24: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS/SATA drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the Drives 1. All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD- ROM and fl...

  • 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 drive carri- ers 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

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the chassis has several 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: Drive Carrier Leds

    Chapter 3: System Interface Indicates IDE channel activity. On the SuperServer 6026T-3RF, this LED indicates hard drive 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.
  • Page 28 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements For Ac Systems

    Only certifi ed technicians should attempt to install or confi gure components. Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or confi guring components in the Supermicro chassis. These warnings may also be found on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/ about/policies/safety_information.cfm. Warning Defi nition Warning! This warning symbol means danger.
  • Page 30 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befi nden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut.
  • Page 31 Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫ﺟﺴﺪﻳﺔ‬ ‫ﺍﺻﺎﺑﺔ‬ ‫ﺗﺘﺴﺒﺐ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺣﺎﻟﺔ ﻳﻤﻜﻦ ﺃﻥ‬ ‫ﺍﻧﻚ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺧﻄﺮ‬ ‫ﻳﻌﻨﻲ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺮﻣﺰ‬ !‫ﺗﺤﺬﻳﺮ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺪﻭﺍﺋﺮ‬ ‫ﺑﺎﻟﻤﺨﺎﻁﺮ ﺍﻟﻨﺎﺟﻤﺔ ﻋﻦ‬ ‫ﻦ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻋﻠﻢ‬ ، ‫ﻛ‬ ‫ﻣﻌﺪﺍﺕ‬ ‫ﺗﻌﻤﻞ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺃﻱ‬ ‫ﻗﺒﻞ ﺃﻥ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﺣﻮﺍﺩﺙ‬ ‫ﺃﻱ‬ ‫ﻭﻗﻮﻉ‬ ‫ﻤﻨﻊ‬ ‫ﻟ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻮﻗﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬...

  • Page 32: Installation Instructions

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Installation Instructions Warning! Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. 警告 将此系统连接电源前,请先阅读安装说明。 警告 將系統與電源連接前，請先閱讀安裝說明。 Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación.

  • Page 33: Circuit Breaker

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Circuit Breaker Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A. 警告 此产品的短路(过载电流)保护由建筑物的供电系统提供,确保短路保护设备的额定电 流不大于250V,20A。 警告 此產品的短路(過載電流)保護由建築物的供電系統提供,確保短路保護設備的額定電 流不大於250V,20A。...

  • Page 34: Power Disconnection Warning

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van uw electrische installatie. Controleer of het beveiligde aparaat niet groter gedimensioneerd is dan 220V, 20A. Power Disconnection Warning Warning! The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to install or remove system components.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema. Attention Le système doit être débranché...

  • Page 36: Equipment Installation

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Equipment Installation Warning! Only trained and qualifi ed personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. 警告 只有经过培训且具有资格的人员才能进行此设备的安装、更换和维修。 警告 只有經過受訓且具資格人員才可安裝、更換與維修此設備。 Warnung Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem, qualifi ziertem Personal gestattet werden.

  • Page 37: Restricted Area

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door geschoold en gekwalifi ceerd personeel. Restricted Area Warning! This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.

  • Page 38: Battery Handling

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual ‫אזור עם גישה מוגבלת‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫יש להתקין את היחידה באזורים שיש בהם הגבלת גישה. הגישה ניתנת בעזרת‬ .('‫כלי אבטחה בלבד )מפתח, מנעול וכד‬ ‫ﻣﺤﻈﻮﺭﺓ‬ ‫ﻣﻨﺎﻁﻖ‬ ‫ﻟﺘﺮﻛﻴﺒﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﻩ ﺍﻟﻮﺣﺪﺓ‬ ‫ﺗﺨﺼﻴﺺ‬ ‫ﺗﻢ‬ ،‫ﺃﺩﺍﺓ ﺧﺎﺻﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼﻝ ﺍﺳﺘﺨﺪﺍﻡ‬...
  • Page 39 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.

  • Page 40: Redundant Power Supplies

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Redundant Power Supplies Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. 警告 此部件连接的电源可能不止一个，必须将所有电源断开才能停止给该部件供电。 警告 此裝置連接的電源可能不只一個，必須切斷所有電源才能停止對該裝置的供電。 Warnung Dieses Gerät kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben. Um sicherzustellen, dass der Einheit kein trom zugeführt wird, müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden.

  • Page 41: Backplane Voltage

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫ﺍﻣﺪﺍﺩ ﺍﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ‬ ‫ﺑﻮﺣﺪﺍﺕ‬ ‫ﻋﺪﺓ ﺍﺗﺼﺎﻻﺕ‬ ‫ﺠﻬﺎﺯ‬ ‫ﺍﻟ‬ ‫ﻳﻜﻮﻥ ﻟﻬﺬﺍ‬ ‫ﻗﺪ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎء‬ ‫ﻋﻦ‬ ‫ﻮﺣﺪﺓ‬ ‫ﺍﻟ‬ ‫ﻟﻌﺰﻝ‬ ‫ﻛﺎﻓﺔ ﺍﻻﺗﺼﺎﻻﺕ‬ ‫ﻳﺠﺐ ﺇﺯﺍﻟﺔ‬ Waarschuwing Deze eenheid kan meer dan één stroomtoevoeraansluiting bevatten. Alle aansluitingen dienen verwijderd te worden om het apparaat stroomloos te maken. Backplane Voltage Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is...

  • Page 42: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual ‫מתח בפנל האחורי‬ !‫הרה‬ ‫אז‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬ .‫העבודה‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻠﻮﺣﺔ‬ ‫ﺃﻭﺍﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ ﺍﻟﻤﻮﺟﻮﺩﺓ ﻋﻠﻰ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺘﻴﺎﺭ ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻲ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ‬ ‫ﺧﻄﺮ‬ ‫ﻫﻨﺎﻙ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺠﻬﺎﺯ‬ ‫ﺧﺪﻣﺔ‬ ‫ﻛﻦ ﺣﺬﺭﺍ ﻋﻨﺪ‬ ‫ﻳﻌﻤﻞ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻨﻈﺎﻡ‬ ‫ﻋﻨﺪﻣﺎ ﻳﻜﻮﻥ‬...

  • Page 43: Product Disposal

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention L'équipement doit être installé conformément aux normes électriques nationales et locales. ‫תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים‬ ‫התקנת‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻤﺤﻠﻴﺔ ﻭﺍﻟﻮﻁﻨﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻘﻮﺍﻧﻴﻦ‬ ‫ﻳﺠﺐ ﺃﻥ ﻳﻤﺘﺜﻞ ﻟﻠ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬...

  • Page 44: Hot Swap Fan Warning

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales. Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent.
  • Page 45 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems 警告 當您從機架移除風扇裝置，風扇可能仍在轉動。小心不要將手指、螺絲起子和其他 物品太靠近風扇。 Warnung Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird. Halten Sie Finger, Schraubendreher und andere Gegenstände von den Öffnungen des Lüftergehäuses entfernt. ¡Advertencia! Los ventiladores podran dar vuelta cuando usted quite ell montaje del ventilador del chasis.

  • Page 46: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    fi re. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL or CSA -certifi ed cables (that have UL/CSA shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by Supermicro only. 警告...
  • Page 47 Appareils électroménagers et de loi sur la sécurité Matériel interdit l'utilisation de UL ou CSA câbles certifi és qui ont UL ou CSA indiqué sur le code pour tous les autres appareils électriques que les produits désignés par Supermicro seulement.
  • Page 48 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Notes 4-20...

  • Page 49: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X8DT3-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 50: Unpacking

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis- charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Serverboard Installation This section explains the fi rst step of physically mounting the X8DT3-F into the SC825TQ-R720LP chassis.

  • Page 51: 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 cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the fl...

  • Page 52: I/O Ports

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Ground x (Key) x (Key) Power On LED HDD LED NIC1 LED NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail LED Ground Reset (Button) Ground Power (Button) I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

  • Page 53: Installing The Processor And Heatsink

    LGA1366 processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic CPU cap is in place and none of the CPU pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. 5. Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support. Installing an LGA1366 Processor 1. Press the socket clip to release...
  • Page 54 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual 1. After removing the plastic cap, use your thumb and the index fi nger to hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. 2. Align the CPU key (the semi-circle cutout) with the socket key (the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket).

  • Page 55: Installing The Heatsink

    fi lm is not removed from the heatsink. 3. Apply the proper amount of ther- mal grease on the CPU. If your Note: The 6026T-3RF uses passive heatsink came with a thermal pad, heatsinks. please ignore this step.

  • Page 56: Removing The Heatsink

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink. If you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 57: Memory Support

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing Memory Warning: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The X8DT3-F supports up to 192 GB of DDR3 1333/1066/800 registered ECC SDRAM or 48 GB of DDR3-1333/1066/800 unbuffered ECC SDRAM. Three-way interleaved memory is supported.

  • Page 58: Super Server 6026T-3Rf User's Manual

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Memory Support The X8DT3-F supports up to 192 GB of DDR3-1333/1066/800 registered ECC SDRAM or 48 GB of DDR3-1333/1066/800 unbuffered ECC SDRAM DIMM Module Population Confi guration Follow the table below when installing memory. Notes: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than 4 GB of memory.

  • Page 59: Adding Pci Add-On Cards

    Memory available for the OS & other applications 2.84 GB Adding PCI Add-On Cards The 6026T-3RF can accommodate six low-profi le, full-length PCI add-on cards. Installing an Add-on Card 1. Begin by removing the shield for the PCI slot you wish to populate.

  • Page 60: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. X8DT3-F Layout (not drawn to scale) X8DT3-F COM1 COM2 MOUSE USB 0/1 Controller Controller Controller Battery Fan8/ Dedicated LAN JLAN1 JLAN2 CPU2 FAN JPW2 CPU1 BMC/VGA Controller JPG1 JBT1 JPW3 USB6/7...

  • Page 61: X8Dt3-F Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X8DT3-F Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-10 C1/JI SMB to PCI Slots Pins 2-3 (Disabled) BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Reset) JPL1/JPL2 JLAN1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPT1 TPM Support Enable/Disable...

  • Page 62: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions (JPW3) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Main ATX Power Supply +3.3V +3.3V Connector -12V +3.3V The primary power supply connec- tor (JPW3) meets the SSI EPS 12V PS_ON specifi...
  • Page 63 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power Fail LED PWR Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is Pin Defi nitions (JF1) located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Re- Pin# Defi nition fer to the table on the right for pin defi...
  • Page 64 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Power On LED Power LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The Power On LED connector is lo- Pin# Defi nition cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 (use 5V Stby JLED for a 3-pin connector). This...
  • Page 65 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion Pin Defi nitions (JL1) The Chassis Intrusion header is des- Pin# Defi nition ignated JL1. Attach an appropriate Intrusion Input cable from the chassis to inform you Ground of a chassis intrusion when the chas- sis is opened Wake-On-LAN Wake-On-LAN...
  • Page 66 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Defi nitions (COM1/COM2) Two serial ports are included on the Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition serverboard. COM1 is a backpanel port and COM2 is a header located near the JWOL header.
  • Page 67 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power Supply SMBus I2C Header Power Supply SMBus I C Header Pin Defi nitions (J6) Pin# Defi nition The power System Management Bus Clock C) header is used to monitor the status of the power supply, fan and Data system temperature.

  • Page 68: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used Connector to choose between optional settings. Pins Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the con- nector.
  • Page 69 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup VGA Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPG1) JPG1 allows you to enable or disable Jumper Setting Defi nition the VGA port. The default position is on Pins 1-2 Enabled pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA. See the Pins 2-3 Disabled table on the right for jumper settings.
  • Page 70 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Watch Dog Enable/Disable Watch Dog Jumper J21 controls the Watch Dog Jumper Settings (J21) function. Watch Dog is a system moni- Jumper Setting Defi nition tor that can reboot the system when a Pins 1-2 Reset software application hangs.

  • Page 71: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each JLAN1/2 LED port, the yellow LED fl ashes to indi- (Connection Speed Indicator) cate activity while the other LED may LED Color Defi...

  • Page 72: 5-12 Floppy, Sas And Sata Ports

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual SAS Heartbeat/Activity LED Indicators Two SAS LEDs are located near the LSI Onboard SAS LEDs 1068E controller chip. LES1 is a SAS (LES1/LES2) Defi nition Heartbeat LED and LES2 is a SAS Ac- LES1 Blinking: SAS: Normal tivity LED.
  • Page 73 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SATA Port Pin Defi nitions (I-SATA0~I-SATA5) Pin # Defi nition SATA Ports Ground There are no jumpers to confi gure the onboard SATA ports. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Ground Ground Floppy Drive Connector Floppy Drive Connector...

  • Page 74: 5-12 Installing Software

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual 5-12 Installing Software The Supermicro ftp site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the ftp site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO fi...

  • Page 75: Superdoctor Iii

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.

  • Page 76: 5-13 Onboard Battery

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Figure 5-7. SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User’s Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/soft- ware/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we recommend that you use the SuperDoctor II application instead.

  • Page 77: 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 mainte- nance on the SC825TQ-R720LPB chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.

  • Page 78: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views 3.5" Drive Bays (2) Slim DVD-ROM Drive USB Ports (2), COM Port Control Panel SATA Drives (8) Floppy Drive (optional) System Reset Main Power Keyboard/Mouse Ports IPMI LAN 7 Low-Profi...

  • Page 79: System Fans

    Installing a New Fan 1. Replace the failed fan with an identical 8-cm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro, p/n FAN-0094L4). 2. Position the new fan into the space vacated by the failed fan previously re- moved. A "click" can be heard when the fan is fully installed in place and the power connections are made.

  • Page 80: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    Proceed to the "DVD-ROM Installation" section later in this chapter for instructions. Caution: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro Web...

  • Page 81: Sas/Sata Drive Installation

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup SAS/SATA Drive Installation These drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. The carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the drives. For this reason, even empty carriers without hard drives installed must remain in the chassis.

  • Page 82: Hard Drive Backplane

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Figure 6-4. Removing a SAS/SATA Drive Carrier Handle Release Button Warning: All of the drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper cooling airfl ow. Hard Drive Backplane The hard drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus termi- nation.

  • Page 83: Dvd-Rom Installation

    The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM drive bay. The 6026T-3RF accomodates only slim type DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are typically needed to mount a slim DVD-ROM drive in the server.

  • Page 84: Power Supply

    The PWR Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Replace- ment units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). The power supply units have a hot-swap capability, meaning you can replace the failed unit without powering down the system.

  • Page 85: Chapter 7 Bios

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

  • Page 86: Starting The Setup Utility

    Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS Supermicro X8DT3 BIOS Build Version: This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system. BIOS Build Date: This item displays the date when this BIOS was completed. AMI BIOS Core Version: This item displays the revision number of the AMI BIOS Core upon which your BIOS was built.

  • Page 88: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items: BOOT Features Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot.

  • Page 89: Processor And Clock Options

    Chapter 7: BIOS Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enabled, the hardware pre fetcher will pre fetch streams of data and instruc- tions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or backward manner to improve CPU performance.

  • Page 91: Advanced Chipset Control

    Chapter 7: BIOS Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to use the feature of Clock Spectrum, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Advanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below: CPU Bridge Confi...
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Demand Scrubbing A memory error-correction scheme where the Processor writes corrected data back into the memory block from where it was read by the Processor. The op- tions are Enabled and Disabled. Patrol Scrubbing A memory error-correction scheme that works in the background looking for and correcting resident errors.
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: BIOS DIMM Pitch This is the physical space between each DIMM module. Each step is in 1/1000 of an inch. The default is [400]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. North Bridge Confi guration This feature allows the user to confi...
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices. If this item is set to Auto, Legacy USB support will be automatically enabled if a legacy USB device is installed on the motherboard, and vise versa. The settings are Disabled, and Enabled.
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: BIOS Host Interface. (Take caution when using this function. This feature is for ad- vanced programmers only.) The options are IDE, RAID (Intel), RAID (Adaptec) and AHCI. SATA#2 Confi guration Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode. The options are Disabled, and Enhanced.
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs.
  • Page 97 Chapter 7: BIOS Select UDMA5 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 5. It has a data transfer rate of 133 MBs. Select UDMA6 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 6. It has a data transfer rate of 133 MBs.
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual PCI IDE Bus Master When enabled, the BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading/writing to IDE drives. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Slot 1 Option ROM~Slot 6 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable Slot 1 Option ROM~Slot 6 Option ROM, which will allow you to boot the computer from a PCI device installed on a PCI slot.
  • Page 99 Chapter 7: BIOS Watch Dog Timer If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive for more than 5 minutes. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Remote Access Confi guration Remote Access This allows the user to enable the Remote Access feature. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled.

  • Page 100: System Health Monitor

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Sredir Memory Display Delay This feature defi nes the length of time in seconds to display memory information. The options are No Delay, Delay 1 Sec, Delay 2 Sec, and Delay 4 Sec.  System Health...
  • Page 101 ‘Temperature Tolerance’ is, and not the other way around. This results in better CPU thermal management. Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor (Low, Medium and High). This makes it easier for the user to understand the CPU’s temperature status, rather than by just simply...
  • Page 102 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Voltage Monitoring CPU1 Vcore/CPU2 Vcore, CPU1 DIMM/CPU2 DIMM, 1.5V, 3.3Vcc (V), 3.3V SB (V), 12Vcc (V), 5Vin, and Battery Voltage. System Fan Monitor This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans.

  • Page 103: Trusted Computing

    Chapter 7: BIOS pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc- tion embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Trusted Computing TCG/TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Support Select Yes on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to enable...
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual • Timestamp • Generator ID • Event Message Format User • Event Sensor Type • Event Sensor Number, • Event Dir Type • Event Data. Clear BMC System Event Log Clear BMC System Log Select OK and press the <Enter> key to clear the BMC system log. Select Cancel to keep the BMC System log.
  • Page 105 Chapter 7: BIOS Allocation) to allow the host server to allocate an IP address based on a table containing MAC Address/IP Address pairs that are manually entered (probably by a network administrator). Only clients with a MAC address listed in the MAC/ IP Address Table will be assigned an IP address.
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Subnet Mask This item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection. VLAN Tagging Select Enabled to enable VLAN (Virtual LAN) Tagging support which allows mul- tiple networks to transparently share the same physical network without leaking information between the bridged networks.

  • Page 107: Security Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS Event Message for PEF Action This enables of disables Event Messages for PEF action. Refer to Table 24.6 of the IPMI 1.5 Specifi cation for more information at www.intel.com. The options are Disabled and Enabled. BMC Watch Dog Timer Action Allows the BMC to reset or power down the system if the operating system hangs or crashes.

  • Page 108: Boot Confi Guration

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Supervisor Password This item indicates if a Supervisor password has been entered for the system. "Not Installed" means a Supervisor password has not been used. User Password This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system. "Not In- stalled"...

  • Page 109: Boot Device Priority

    Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Device Priority This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, 4th boot device, 5th boot device and Disabled. •...

  • Page 110: Exit Options

    UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system con- fi...

  • Page 111: 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 112 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 113: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    Appendix B: System Specifi cations Appendix B System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual Intel® Xeon 5500 Series processors in LGA1336 type sockets (with a maximum TDP <100W; both CPUs must be of the same type) Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel IOH-36D/ICH10R chipset BIOS...
  • Page 114 UPER ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual Serverboard X8DT3-F (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions: 12 x 13 in (305 x 330 mm) Chassis SC825TQ-R720LPB (2U rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 16.8 x 3.5 x 25.5 in. (427 x 89 x 648 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 57 lbs. (25.9 kg.)
  • Page 115 Appendix B: System Specifi cations California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”...
  • Page 116 ERVER 6026T-3RF User's Manual (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signifi...

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