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Manual Revision 1.0 Release Date: October 31, 2012 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any part of this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.
Preface 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 SuperWorkstation 5037A- iL-MA015. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Manual Organization Chapter 1: Workstation Overview The fi...
Chapter 1: Workstation Overview Chapter 1 Workstation Overview Introduction The 5037A-iL-MA015 is a high-end turnkey workstation. A replacement parts list is shown below. A complete list of safety warnings is provided on the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm Replacement Parts List Qty.
Web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com). Memory The 5037A-iL-MA015 has four DIMM slots that can support up to 32 GB of unbuf- fered, ECC DDR3 UDIMM memory (1600/1333 MHz). SATA A SATA controller is integrated into the chipset to provide a Serial ATA subsystem.
Chapter 1: Workstation Overview Chassis Features The 5037A-iL-MA015 is a workstation with Whisper Quiet operation. The following is a general outline of its main features. See Figure 1-3 for a front view of the chassis. System Power The 5037A-iL-MA015 features a single 500W Gold Level multi-outlet power supply with PMBus, ideal for use in a workstation environment.
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5037A-iL-MA015 User's Manual Figure 1-1. Control Panel Header Pins LED_Anode+ Power LED HDD LED LED_Anode+ LED_Anode+ NIC1 LED LED_Anode+ NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED LED_Anode+ Reset Reset Button Ground Power Button Ground Figure 1-2. I/O Ports I/O Backpanel 1.
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Chapter 1: Workstation Overview Figure 1-3. Front View of Workstation LAN Activity LED Main Power USB Ports (2x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0) HDD Activity LED Overheat/Fan Fail LED Audio Microphone Eight SATA Drive Bays (inside chassis)
Chapter 2: Workstation Setup Chapter 2 Workstation Setup Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the system was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the system itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
5037A-iL-MA015 User's Manual Motherboard Layout This section provides details on the motherboard and jumper settings that may be useful when setting up the system. Figure 2-1. Layout JAUDIO1 LAN2 LAN1 HDMI1 COM1 KB/MS S/PDIF IN USB2/3 USB10/13 HDMI2...
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Chapter 2: Workstation Setup LED Indicators Description Color/State Status LED1 Onboard Standby PWR LED Solid Green Power On Connector Description AUDIO FP Front Panel Audio Header JAUDIO High-Defi nition Audio Connectors (on the I/O back panel) BAT1, SPK1 Onboard Battery, Internal Speaker/Buzzer COM1, COM2 COM1 Port (Back Panel), COM2 Serial Port Header FAN1~FAN4, FANA...
5037A-iL-MA015 User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose Connector between optional settings. Jumpers Pins create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector.
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Chapter 2: Workstation Setup ME Manufacturing Mode (JPME2) Close pins 2-3 of JPME2 to enable ME Manu- facturing Mode. See the table on the right for JPME2 Jumper Settings jumper settings. ote: ME Manufacturing Mode Both Jumpers Defi nition may be enabled without changing this jumper Pins 1-2 Disabled through the BIOS setup.
5037A-iL-MA015 User's Manual Onboard Indicators LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located on LAN 1/LAN 2 Link LEDs (Green/Amber/Off) the I/O back panel of the motherboard. Each LED Color Defi nition Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow...
3. Disconnect the cord from the power strip or wall outlet. Accessing the System The 5037A-iL-MA015 features two removable side covers, allowing easy access to the system interior. Removing the Side Covers 1.
Figure 3-1. Removing the Side Covers Adding PCI Add-On Cards The 5037A-iL-MA015 can accommodate standard size add-on cards populated in all slots. Installing an Add-on Card 1. Begin by removing power from the system as described on page 3-1.
Chapter 3: Component Installation Installing a CPU and Heat Sink Caution: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Preparation 1. Begin by removing power from the system as described on page 3-1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing the CPU.
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5037A-iL-MA015 User's Manual 3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st' fully retracted, gently push down on the 'Open 1st' lever to open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open it completely. Gently push 4. Using your thumb and the index...
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Chapter 3: Component Installation Caution: CPUs only install to the socket in one direction. Make sure that the CPU is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the load plate again and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.
5037A-iL-MA015 User's Manual Installing a CPU Heat Sink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heat sink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heat sink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the motherboard and the heat sink bracket underneath.
Chapter 3: Component Installation Removing the Heat Sink Preparation 1. Begin by removing power from the system as described on page 3-1. 2. Remove the power cord from the system before removing the heatsink. 3. Unscrew the heat sink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the illustration below.
5037A-iL-MA015 User's Manual Installing Memory Modules Check the Supermicro Web site for recommended memory modules. Caution: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Preparation 1. Begin by removing power from the system as described on page 3-1.
Chapter 3: Component Installation Memory Support The SuperWorkstation supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 ECC/ Non-ECC 1600/1333 MHz in four memory slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and same size will result in in- terleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.
5037A-iL-MA015 User's Manual System Fans One 12-cm chassis cooling fan provides air intake while another 12-cm exhaust fan expels hot air from the chassis. Both are low-noise fans that result in "Whisper-Quiet" operation (~28 dB). The fans should be connected to headers on the motherboard (see Chapter 5).
Figure 5-5. Removing a Chassis Fan Hard Drive Installation A total of eight SATA drives may be housed in the 5037A-iL-MA015. The drive IDs are preconfi gured as 0 through 7 in order from bottom to top. Remove the side panel of the chassis to access these drives as described previously in this chapter.
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5037A-iL-MA015 User's Manual Figure 3-6. Removing the Drive Carrier Release Tab (A) HDD Cage (B) Removing a Hard Drive 1. Press the release tab on the side of the hard drive carrier which is to be removed from the hard drive cage.
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Chapter 3: Component Installation Figure 3-7. Removing the Hard Drive Carrier from the Hard Drive Cage Release Tabs Figure 3-8. Removing a Hard Drive from the Drive Carrier 3-13...
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5037A-iL-MA015 User's Manual Figure 3-9. Installing a Hard Drive Carrier into the Hard Drive Cage Optional Screw 1. Insert the new hard drive into the hard drive carrier. 2. Insert the hard drive carrier into the hard drive cage, sliding it towards the back of the the hard drive cage until it clicks into a locked position.
Optional 2.5" Hard Drives Figure 3-10. Removing 2.5" Hard Drives Thumbscrew The 5037A-iL-MA015 must be powered-down before hard drives can be removed from the hard drive carriers. Removing and Installing 2.5" Hard Drives 1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source.
5037A-iL-MA015 User's Manual Power Supply The 5037A-iL-MA015 includes a single 500 Watt power supply. In the unlikely event that it becomes necessary to replace the power supply, follow the instructions below. Figure 3-11. Removing the Power Supply Power Supply Preparation Begin by removing power from the system as described on page 3-1.
Chapter 3: Component Installation Motherboard Battery CAUTION: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 3-12). This battery must be re- placed only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032).
Appendix A Software A-1 Operating System The 5037A-iL-MA015 supports the Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Operating Sys- tem. This OS has been pre-installed to the system. System Recovery Instructions This computer includes a hidden partition which contains a backup of your factory Windows installation.
5037A-iL-MA015 User's Manual A-2 Installing Drivers With the hardware and operating system installed, you may need to install the drivers if not done already. The drivers are available online at http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/ Obtaining Drivers 1. Go to the Advanced Search area and select the Category (motherboards), Product Type and Model (motherboard model) from the drop-down menus.
Appendix A: Software A-3 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 included on the CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the en- vironment and operations of your system.
5037A-iL-MA015 User's Manual Supero Doctor 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/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we recommend using SuperDoctor II. A-4 BIOS The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated.
Appendix A: Software confi gured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a description of the highlighted option. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.
Appendix B: BIOS Beep Codes Appendix B BIOS 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.
Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processor Single Intel Xeon E3-1200 V2 series, Xeon E3-1200 series, Pentium® and Celeron® processor in an LGA 1155 socket Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel C216 BIOS...
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5037A-iL-MA015 User's Manual Chassis SC732D4-500B Form Factor: Mid-tower Dimensions (WxHxD) 7.6 x 16.7 x 20.68 in. (193 x 424 x 525.3 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 39 lbs. (17.7 kg.) System Cooling One 12-cm low-noise exhaust fan One active CPU heatsink (optional)
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Appendix C: System Specifi cations Notes...
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5037A-iL-MA015 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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