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  • Page 1 UPER ® 5017C-TF UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL...
  • 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

    About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5017C-TF. In- stallation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 5017C-TF is a high-end server based on the SC811TQ-350B 1U rackmount chassis and the Super X9SCM-F single processor serverboard.
  • Page 4 You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 5017C-TF. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9SCM-F serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Motherboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 Serial ATA ......................1-2 I/O Ports ......................1-2 Graphics Controller ..................1-2 Server Chassis Features ................1-3 System Power ....................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-1 Reset ....................... 3-1 Power ......................3-1 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-2 Overheat/Fan Fail ................... 3-2 NIC2 ........................ 3-2 NIC1 ........................ 3-2 HDD ......................... 3-3 Power ......................3-3 Serial ATA Drive Carrier LEDs ................
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual 5-12 Installing Drivers .................... 5-23 Supero Doctor III ................... 5-24 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Control Panel ....................6-2 Unpacking ....................... 6-2 System Fans ....................6-3 System Fan Failure ..................6-3 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ...............

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 5017C-TF is a high-end server comprised of two main subsys- tems: the SC811TQ-350B 1U server chassis and the X9SCM-F single processor motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi...

  • Page 10: Motherboard Features

    ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Motherboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 5017C-TF lies the X9SCM-F, a single processor motherboard based on Intel's C204 chipset. Below are the main features of the X9SCM-F (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

  • Page 11: Server Chassis Features

    The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC811TQ-350B chassis. System Power For the SuperServer 5017C-TF, the SC811TQ-350B chassis includes a single 350W power supply. Serial ATA Subsystem The SC811TQ-350B chassis was designed to support two SATA hard drives. The SATA drives are hot-swappable units.

  • Page 12: System Block Diagram

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Figure 1-1. Intel C204 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. DIMM1 DDR3 (CHA) DIMM2(Far) 1333/1066MHz LGA 1155 Socket PCIe2.0_x8 PCIe x8 Slot (Slot 7) 4 UDIMM 5.0Gb DIMM1...

  • Page 13: Contacting Supermicro

    Chapter 1: Introduction 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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:...
  • Page 14 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Preparing for Setup The SuperServer 5017C-TF does not ship with a rack rail hardware package as the system can be rack mounted without the use of rails. An optional rack rail package is available if you wish to order from Supermicro. Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimal amount of time.

  • Page 16: Rack Precautions

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual 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 • 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 tempera- ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room.

  • Page 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 5017C-TF into a rack. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6.

  • Page 19: Installing The Chassis Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Chassis Rails Position the fi xed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the chassis making sure the fi ve screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/right specifi c. Screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2).

  • Page 20: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual 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 21: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack If you are installing the SuperServer 5017C-TF into a Telco type rack, follow the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack. They should be spaced apart just enough to accomodate the width of the telco rack.

  • Page 22: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 5017C-TF 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. Removing the Chassis Cover rasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a "click").

  • Page 23: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives have been properly installed and all essential connections have been made. Checking the Drives • For servicing the DVD-ROM and fl oppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.
  • Page 24 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Notes 2-10...

  • 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 SATA 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

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the 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 ac- tion you may need to take.

  • Page 27: Hdd

    Chapter 3: System Interface Channel activity for all HDDs. This light indicates DVD-ROM and/or SATA 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. Serial ATA Drive Carrier LEDs Each Serial ATA drive has both a green and a red LED.
  • Page 28 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Notes...

  • 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 SuperServer 5017C-TF 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

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual • 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). • Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1).

  • Page 31: Esd Precautions

    Chapter 4: System Safety • 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

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5017C-TF is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X9SCM-F motherboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter.

  • Page 34: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation Notes: • Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- moving or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. •...
  • Page 35 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Use your thumb and your index fi nger to hold the CPU at the top center edge and the bottom center edge of the CPU. Align the CPU key (the semi-circle cutouts) against the socket keys. Once aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down to the socket.

  • Page 36: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual CPU properly installed Load lever locked into place. Warning: The CPU will only seat inside the socket in one direction. Make sure it is properly inserted before closing the load plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU.
  • Page 37 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Figure 5-3. Installing the Heatsink Once the CPU is loose, remove the it from the CPU socket. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink, removing the used thermal grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before re-installing the CPU and the heatsink.

  • Page 38: Connecting Cables

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the motherboard. These include the data (ribbon) 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 in preconfi...

  • Page 39: I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cable to simplify their con- nection. Connect one end of this cable to JF1 and the other end to the Control Panel printed circuit board, located just behind the system status LEDs in the chassis. See the Connector Defi...

  • Page 40: Installing Memory

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing DIMMs Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with slots DIMM1A.
  • Page 41 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Figure 5-3. Installing DIMM into Slot Notch Notch To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at Front View the bottom. To Remove: Note: Notch should align Use your thumbs to with the receptive key gently push the release...

  • Page 42: Adding Pci Cards

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Adding PCI Cards PCI Expansion Slots One riser card is used to support a PCI expansion (add-on) card in the system. The SC811TQ-350B chassis can accommodate one standard size (full-height half- length) PCI expansion card. PCI Card Installation Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure it is supported by the riser card.

  • Page 43: Motherboard Details

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Motherboard Details Figure 5-4. SUPER X9SCM-F Layout KB/MOUSE JPI2C FP CTRL JPW2 JPW1 JPUSB1 DIMM2B FAN1 DIMM1B DDR3 1066/1333 UDIMM required DIMM2A JSPK JTPM DIMM1A SPKR1 S I/O FAN2 Fan4 Socket H2 82574L LGA 1155 X9SCM/X9SCL(-F) 82579 Rev.1.0...
  • Page 44 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Headers/Connectors Number Connector Description Onboard Battery 4,16 COM1/COM2 COM1/2 Serial Port/Header BIOS SPI BIOS 42,38,37,7,30 Fans 1~4, Fan A System/CPU Fan Headers SPI Programming (internal use) Front Panel Control Header Chassis Intrusion Header JLED1 Power LED Indicator Header JPW1 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector JPW2...

  • Page 45: Connector Defi Nitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions (JPW1) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition ATX Power Connector +3.3V +3.3V A 24-pin main power connector is located -12V +3.3V at JPW1. This power connector meet the SSI EPS 12V specifi...
  • Page 46 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located LAN1/LAN2 LED on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 Pin# Defi...
  • Page 47 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Back Panel USB0/1 Pin Defi nitions Universal Serial Bus (USB) Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1) are located on the I/O backpanel and an USB_PN1 USB_PN0 additional six USB ports in three head- USB_PP1 USB_PP0 ers, USB2/3, 4/5, 12/13 provide front/...
  • Page 48 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Fan Headers The X9SCM-F has five fan headers (Fan1 ~ Fan4 and FanA). These are all 4-pin fan headers, however pins 1-3 Fan Header are backward compatible with traditional Pin Defi nitions 3-pin fans. A fan speed control setting in Pin# Defi...
  • Page 49 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Trusted Platform Module Header Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Defi nitions This header is used to connect a Trusted Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Platform Module (TPM), available sepa- LCLK rately from a third-party vendor. A TPM is LFRAME No Pin a security device that allows encryption...
  • Page 50 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual T-SGPIO 0/1 Headers Serial_Link-SGPIO Pin Defi nitions Two T-SGPIO (Serial-Link General Pur- Pin# Defi nition Defi nition pose Input/Output) headers are located near the SATA connectors on the moth- Ground DATA Out erboard. These headers are used to com- Load Ground municate with the enclosure management...

  • Page 51: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose Connector between optional settings. Jumpers cre- Pins ate shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is Jumper identifi...
  • Page 52 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual PCI Slot SMB Enable PCI Slot SMB Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Use Jumpers JI C1/JI C2 to enable PCI Jumper Setting Defi nition SMB (System Management Bus) support Closed Enabled to improve system management for the Open (Default) Disabled PCI slots.

  • Page 53: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-10 Onboard Indicators LAN1/LAN2 LEDs LAN LED The Ethernet ports (located beside the Connection Speed Indicator VGA port) have two LEDs. On each Giga- LED State Defi nition bit LAN port, the yellow LED indicates No connection or 10 Mb/s activity when blinking while the other LED Green...

  • Page 54: 5-11 Sata Drive Connections

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual 5-11 SATA Drive Connections SATA Port Pin Defi nitions (SATA0 ~ SATA5) Pin # Defi nition SATA Ports Ground Six Serial ATA (SATA) ports (I-SATA 0~5) are located on the motherboard. The ports labeled SATA0 and SATA1 are SATA3 Ground ports.See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 55: 5-12 Installing Drivers

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-12 Installing Drivers After all the hardware and operating system have been installed, you need to install certain drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CD that came packaged with your motherboard. After inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, the display shown in Figure 5-4 should appear.

  • Page 56: Supero Doctor Iii

    ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) 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 download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/SDIII_User_Guide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II.
  • Page 58 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Notes 5-26...

  • Page 59: 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 SC811TQ-350B chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If a step is unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.

  • Page 60: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View Power Supply Mouse/Keyboard COM Port...

  • Page 61: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans Two 10-cm blower fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer 5017C-TF. The chassis includes air seals under the blower fans and at the chassis cross section, which separates the drive bay area from the serverboard area of the chassis to promote better airfl...

  • Page 62: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays Serial ATA Drives: Because of their hotswap capability, you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions.
  • Page 63 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Removing a Drive Carrier Figure 6-4. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier...

  • Page 64: Serial Ata Power Cables

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Serial ATA Power Cables SATA power cables should be routed so that they do not block the airfl ow through the chassis. See the serverboard layout diagram for the location of the cable con- nections. DVD-ROM Drive Installation The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM drive bay.

  • Page 65: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The 5017C-TF has a single 350 watt power supply. This power supply has the capability of operating at 100 or 240 input volts. Use the main power button on the front of the chassis to power off the system and then unplug the AC power cord before removing the power supply for any reason.
  • Page 66 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 67: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9SCM-F. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter de- scribes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Note: For instructions on BIOS recovery, please refer to the instruction guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

  • Page 68: Main Setup

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens.
  • Page 69 Chapter 7: BIOS System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys- tem Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab>...

  • Page 70: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items: BOOT Feature Quiet Boot This option allows the bootup screen options to be modifi ed between POST mes- sages or the OEM logo.
  • Page 71 Chapter 7: BIOS 19 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adap- tors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices.
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU) The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this option is set to Disabled. The CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if Enabled. Intel®...
  • Page 73 Chapter 7: BIOS P-STATE Coordination This feature selects the type of coordination for the P-State of the processor. P-State is a processor operational state that reduces the processor's voltage and frequency. This makes the processor more energy effi icient, resulting in further gains.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual North Bridge Confi guration This item displays the current North Bridge Revision. VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource- sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliabil- ity, security and availability in networking and data-sharing.
  • Page 75 Chapter 7: BIOS Wake on LAN from S5 Select Enabled to enable the capabiltiy to 'wake-up' the system from the S5 power state (Soft Off State) through the Ethernet controller. The set- tings are Enabled and Disabled. Legacy USB Support This feature enables support for legacy USB devices.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Aggressive Link Power Management This feature Enables or Disables Agressive Link Power Management support for Cougar Point B0 stepping and later. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA Port0~Port5 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS PCI Latency Timer This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI clock cycles. The options are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Serial Port 2 Mode Use this feature to confi gure Serial Port 2 mode. The options are Normal, IrDA and ASK IR. IrDA (Infrared Data) is an industry standard for remote control devices. ASK IR (Amplitude Shifted Keying Infrared) is a protocol compatible with Sharp® branded PDAs and other infrared devices.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, or Space Stop Bits: 1 or 2 Hardware Health Confi guration Fan Speed Control Mode This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlative. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for effective system cooling.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual High – The processor is running hot. This is a ‘caution’ level since the CPU’s ‘Temperature Tolerance’ has been reached (or has been exceeded) and may activate an overheat alarm: The information provided above is for your reference only. For more information on thermal management, please refer to Intel’s Web site at www.Intel.com.

  • Page 81: Event Logs

    Chapter 7: BIOS Event Logs Smbios Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the Smbios Event Logging during boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Erase Event Log This option erases all logged events. The options are No, Yes, Next reset and Yes, Every reset.

  • Page 82: Ipmi Confi Guration

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual IPMI Confi guration Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole. For more information on the IPMI specifi cations, please visit Intel's website at www.intel.com.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS SEL Components - Change this item to enable or disable all features of System Event Logging. The options are Enabled and Disabled. When Enabled, the following can be confi gured: Erase SEL - This option erases all logged SEL events. The options are No, Yes, On Next reset and Yes, On Every reset.

  • Page 84: Boot Settings

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Boot Settings Use this feature to confi gure Boot Settings: Boot Options Priority This feature allows the user to specify which devices are boot devices and the order of priority from which the systems boots from during startup. Boot Option #1, Boot option #2, Boot Option #3, etc The settings are Built-in EFI Shell, [any detected boot device] and Disabled.

  • Page 85: Security Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS Security Settings • If the Administrator password is defi ned ONLY - this controls access to the BIOS setup ONLY. • If the User's password is defi ned ONLY - this password will need to be entered during each system startup or boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the setup.

  • Page 86: Exit Options

    UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the 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 87 Chapter 7: BIOS Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use Restore User Defaults To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>.
  • Page 88 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Notes 7-22...

  • Page 89: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: POST 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 with bootup.
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 91: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    Appendix B: System Specifi cations Appendix B System Specifi cations Processors ® ® Single Intel Xeon E3-1200 Series processor or a Core i3-2100 Series processor in an LGA1155 socket Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel C204 BIOS...
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Chassis SC811TQ-350B (1U Rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 22.6 in. (437 x 43 x 574 mm) Weight Gross Weight: 30 lbs. (13.6 kg.) System Cooling Two 10-cm blower performance fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 4.2A (100V) to 1.8A (240V) Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz...
  • Page 93 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” Disclaimer (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...
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Notes...

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