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  • Page 1 UPER ® UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+ 8017R-7FT+ USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • 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 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 SuperServer 8017R- TF+/8017R-7FT+. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experi- enced technicians only. The SuperServer 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ is a high-end quad processor server based on the SC818A-1K43LPB 1U rackmount server chassis and the Super X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ serverboard.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ 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...
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 SAS ........................ 1-2 SATA ......................1-2 Rear I/O Ports ....................1-2 ATI Graphics Controller ................... 1-2 IPMI .........................
  • 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 ......................... 3-2 Power ......................3-3 Drive Carrier LEDs ..................
  • Page 8 Onboard Indicators ..................5-22 5-11 SAS and SATA Ports ..................5-23 5-12 Installing Software ..................5-24 Supero Doctor III ................... 5-25 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Control Panel ....................6-2 Accessing the Inside of the System..............6-2 System Fans ....................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ is a high-end server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC818A-1K43LPB 1U server chassis and the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7- TF+ quad Intel processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi...

  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ lies the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7- TF+, a quad processor serverboard based on the Intel C602 chipset. Below are the main features of the X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

  • Page 11: Ipmi

    Chapter 1: Introduction IPMI IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a hardware-level interface speci- fi cation that provides remote access, monitoring and administration for Supermicro server platforms. IPMI allows server administrators to view a server’s hardware status remotely, receive an alarm automatically if a failure occurs, and power cycle a system that is non-responsive.

  • Page 12: Server Chassis Features

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC818A-1K43LPB server chassis. System Power The SC818A-1K43LPB features a 1400W high-effi ciency digital power supply with C. Power must be removed from the system before servicing or replacing the power supply.

  • 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 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 15: 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 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ 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 16: Choosing A Setup Location

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ 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 17: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation • Allow the hot plug SATA 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 tempera-...

  • Page 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ 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 19: Installing The Outer Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rails Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail.

  • Page 20: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ 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: 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 car- riers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi...

  • Page 22: Control Panel Leds

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC818A-1K43LPB 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 23: Power

    Chapter 3: System Interface Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. Drive Carrier LEDs • Green: Each drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green LED (on the front of the drive carrier) indicates drive activity.
  • Page 24 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 System Safety

    Chapter 4: System Safety Chapter 4 System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ 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 26: General Safety Precautions

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual • 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). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recom- mended by the manufacturer (CR2032).

  • Page 27: Esd Precautions

    Chapter 4: System Safety • After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made. ESD Precautions Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic com ponents and printed circuit boards.

  • Page 28: Operating Precautions

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 8017R- TF+/8017R-7FT+ 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 29: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to 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. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have fi...

  • Page 30: Unpacking

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ 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. Connecting Cables Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board.

  • Page 31: I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Ground 3.3 V FP PWRLED HDD LED ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby NIC1 Link LED NIC1 Activity LED NIC2 Activity LED NIC2 Link LED Blue+ (OH/Fan Fail/ Red+ (Blue LED Cathode) PWR FaiL/UID LED) Power Fail LED 3.3V Reset...

  • Page 32: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ 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 33 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 down to pop the load plate fi...
  • Page 34 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Warning: You can only install the CPU 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.

  • Page 35: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the re- quired amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the Motherboard's and the Heatsink Bracket under- neath.

  • Page 36: Installing Memory

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ supports up to 1 TB of registered RDIMM, ECC LRDIMM and ECC/non-ECC UDIMM DDR3-1600/1333/1066/800 memory in 32 DIMM slots.
  • Page 37 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Processor & Memory Module Population Confi guration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation. Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules CPU# Corresponding DIMM Modules CPU 1 P1-A1 P1-A2 P1-B1 P1-B2 P1-C1 P1-C2 P1-D1...
  • Page 38 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Populating UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-4600 Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot per Channel DIMM & Per DIMM (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) Data Width 1 Slot Per Channel 2 Slots Per Channel...

  • Page 39: Adding Pci-E Add-On Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Populating RDIMM (ECC) Memory Modules Intel E5-4600 Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated DIMM & Data Per DIMM by Slot per Channel (SPC) and Width DIMM Per Channel (DPC) 1 Slot Per 2 Slots Per (See the Note...

  • Page 40: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. X9QR7-TF+/X9QRi-F+ Layout USB0/1 COM1 LAN2 LAN1 USB2/3 LAN CTRL BMC CTRL IPMI_LAN X9QR7-TF+/X9QRi-F+ Rev. 1.02 UFBMC1 CPU4 CPU3 CPU1 CPU1 CLPD CPU1 CPU2 JPW5 CPU1 CPU1 LS2E1 JPW4 JPW3 JPW2 JPW1 JPI2C1 SAS CTRL FAN6...

  • Page 41: X9Qr7-Tf+/X9Qri-F+ Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X9QR7-TF+/X9QRi-F+ Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Section 5-9 JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPRST1 BMC Reset Off (Normal) JPS1 SAS Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPT1 TPM Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

  • Page 42: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Main ATX Power Supply +3.3V +3.3V Connector -12V +3.3V A 2 4 - p i n m a i n p o w e r s u p p l y connector(JPW1) and four 8-pin CPU PS_ON PWR connectors (JPW2/3/4/5) are...
  • Page 43 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Overheat/Fan/Pwr Fail/UID LED OH/Fan Fail/ Pwr Fail/UID LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Connect an LED to pins 7 and 8 of Pin# Defi nition JF1 to use the Overheat/Fan Fail/ Red + (Blue LED Cathode) Power Fail/UID LED functions.
  • Page 44 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Power On LED The Power On LED connector is lo- Power LED cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 (use Pin Defi nitions (JF1) JLED for a 3-pin connector). This Pin# Defi nition connection is used to provide LED 3.3V indication of power being supplied to Control...
  • Page 45 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup PWR LED Connector Pin Defi nitions Power LED/Speaker Pin Setting Defi nition Pin 1 Anode (+) On JD1 header, pins 1-3 are for a power LED and pins 4-7 are for the Pin2 Cathode (-) speaker.
  • Page 46 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual IPMB Header IPMB Header Pin Defi nitions A System Management Bus header Pin# Defi nition for IPMI 2.0 is located at JIPMB1. Data Connect the appropriate cable here Ground to use the IPMB I C connection on Clock your system.
  • Page 47 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) Two Ethernet ports (designated LAN1 and LAN2) are located on the I/O backplane. On the X9QR7-TF+ these are 10 Gb ports and on the X9QRi- F+/X9QR7-TF+ they are 1 Gb ports. A dedicated IPMI LAN port (above the USB0/1 ports) is also included to provide KVM support for IPMI 2.0.

  • Page 48: Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual 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 49 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup VGA Enable/Disable VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings 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 50: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual 5-10 Onboard Indicators GLAN1/2 LEDs GLAN1/2 LED The Ethernet ports located on the I/O (Connection Speed Indicator) backpanel have two LEDs. On each LED Color Defi nition port, one LED indicates activity while NC or 10 Mb/s the other LED may be green, amber Green 100 Mb/s...

  • Page 51: 5-11 Sas And Sata Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 SAS and SATA Ports SAS Port Pin Defi nitions Pin # Defi nition SAS Ports (X9QR7-TF+ only) Ground There are no jumpers to confi gure the onboard SAS ports. These ports are supported by the Intel chipset. See the Ground table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 52: 5-12 Installing Software

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual 5-12 Installing Software After the hardware has been installed, you should fi rst install the operating system and then the drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your motherboard. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme fi...

  • Page 53: 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 54 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 the SDIII User's Guide at: <http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf>. For Linux, we will recommend using Supero Doctor II. 5-26...

  • Page 55: 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 main- tenance on the SC818A-1K43LPB 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 next step.

  • Page 56: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim DVD-ROM Drive Control Panel SATA Drive Bays Power Supply Module PCI Expansion Slot (w/ riser card) I/O Ports (see Chapter 5) Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications.
  • Page 57 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the system before opening the cover. 4. Next, release the thumbscrew at the middle rear of the top cover. Then de- press the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover. 5.

  • Page 58: System Fans

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual System Fans Seven 4-cm heavy duty counter-rotating fans provide the cooling for the 8017R- TF+/8017R-7FT+. Each fan unit is actually made up of two fans joined back-to- back, which rotate in opposite directions. This counter-rotating action generates exceptional airfl...

  • Page 59: Drive Bay Installation

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. System Cooling Fans Drive Bay Installation Removing the Front Bezel If your system has a front bezel (optional) attached to the chassis, you must fi rst remove it to gain access to the drive bays. 1.

  • Page 60: Accessing The Drive Bays

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Figure 6-4. Removing the Front Bezel 1. Unlock 2. Press release knob 3. Remove bezel assembly Accessing the Drive Bays SATA 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 section for instructions.

  • Page 61: Sata Drive Installation

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup SATA Drive Installation Mounting a Drive in a Drive Carrier The SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the drive bays.

  • Page 62: Installing/Removing Sata Drives

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Installing/removing SATA Drives The drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the chassis. These hard drives are hot-pluggable, meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system. To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. Then swing the colored handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-6).

  • Page 63: Dvd-Rom And Floppy Drive Installation (Optional)

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation (Optional) The top cover of the chassis must be opened to gain full access to the DVD-ROM and fl oppy drive bays. The 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ accomodates only slim-line DVD-ROM drives. Side mounting brackets are needed to mount a slim-line DVD- ROM drive in the 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ server.

  • Page 64: Power Supply

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Power Supply The SuperServer 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ has a single 1400 watt power supply, which is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off.
  • Page 65 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-7. Removing/Replacing the Power Supply Note: the serverboard shown may or may not be the same as in your system. 6-11...
  • Page 66 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Notes 6-12...

  • Page 67: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9QR7(i)-TF+. It also provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens, press the <Del>...

  • Page 68: How To Change The Confi Guration Data

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual How To Change the Confi guration Data The confi guration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing <Delete> at the appropriate time during system boot. Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Re- covery User Guide posted @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 69 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS The AMI BIOS main menu displays the following information: System Date This item displays the system date in Day MM/DD/YY format (e.g. Wed 10/12/2012). System Time This item displays the system time in HH:MM:SS format (e.g. 15:32:52). Supermicro X9QR7-TF+ Version This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system.

  • Page 70: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press <Enter> to access the following submenu items. Boot Features Quiet Boot This feature allows the user to select bootup screen display between POST mes- sages and the OEM logo.
  • Page 71 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will immediately "capture" Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual • Microcode Patch • CPU Stepping • Maximum CPU Speed • Minimum CPU Speed • Processor Cores • Intel HT (Hyper-Threading) Technology • Intel VT-x Technology • Intel SMX Technology • L1 Data Cache • L1 Code Cache •...
  • Page 73 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Active Processor Cores Set to Enabled to use a processor's second core and above. (Please refer to Intel's website for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, 4, 6. Limit CPUID Maximum This feature allows the user to set the maximum CPU ID value. Enable this function to boot the legacy operating systems that cannot support processors with extended CPUID functions.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Intel® Virtualization Technology (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to support Intel Virtualization Technology, which will allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent parti- tions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 75 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS CPU C3 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to the operating system. During the CPU C3 State, the CPU clock generator is turned off.

  • Page 76: North Bridge

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Recommended Short Duration Power This item displays the short duration power settings (in watts) recommended by the manufacturer. Short Duration Power Limit This item displays the time period during which short duration power (in watts) is maintained.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS CPU 4 PCIe Slot 1 Link Width This feature allows the user to set the PCI-Exp bus speed between CPU 4 and the PCI-e port. The options are x4, and x8. CPU 4 PCIe Slot 1 Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Slot 1.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual QPI Confi guration Current QPI Link This item displays the current status of the QPI Link. Current QPI Frequency This item displays the frequency of the QPI Link. Isoc Select Enabled to enable Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) requirements.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS  DIMM Information CPU Socket 1 DIMM Information/ CPU Socket 2 DIMM Information The status of the memory modules detected by the BIOS will be displayed as detected by the BIOS. Memory Mode When Independent is selected, all DIMMs are available to the operating system. When Mirroring is selected, the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for data backup.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Demand Scrub Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors found on a memory module. When the CPU or I/O issues a demand-read command, and the read data from memory turns out to be a correctable error, the error is corrected and sent to the requestor (the original source).
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Legacy USB Support (Available when USB Functions is not Disabled) Select Enabled to support legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy sup- port if USB devices are not present. Select Disable to have USB devices available for EFI (Extensive Firmware Interface) applications only.
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual AHCI Mode The following items are displayed when the AHCI Mode is selected. Aggressive Link Power Management Select Enabled to enable Aggressive Link Power Management support for Cougar Point B0 stepping and beyond. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS PERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate an SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event.
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual VGA Priority This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary boot device. The options are Onboard, and Offboard. Network Stack Select Enabled enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unifi ed Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support.

  • Page 85: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Serial Port 2 Confi guration Serial Port Select Enabled to enable a serial port specifi ed by the user. The options are En- abled and Disabled. Device Settings This item displays the settings of Serial Port 2. Change Settings Use this feature to set the optimal Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI) setting for a serial port specifi...
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual acter Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8. Bits Per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection.

  • Page 87: Console Redirection Settings

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled. Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.

  • Page 88: Acpi Settings

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Bits Per Second This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirec- tion. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is detected by the BIOS) Confi guration TPM Support Select Enabled on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to enable TPM support to improve data integrity and network security. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Chipset: TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) Feature Intel TXT (LT-SX) Confi guration This feature displays the following TXT confi guration setting. TXT (LT-SX) Support: This item indicates if the Intel TXT support is enabled or disabled. The default setting is Disabled. Intel TXT (LT-SX) Dependencies This feature displays the features that need to be enabled for the Intel Trusted Execution Technology to work properly in the system.

  • Page 91: Event Logs

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Event Logs Use this feature to confi gure Event Log settings.  Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings This feature allows the user to confi gure SMBIOS Event settings. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Erasing Settings Erase Event Log Select Enabled to erase the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Log, which is completed before an event logging is initialized upon system reboot. The options are No, Yes, next reset, and Yes, every reset. When Log is Full Select Erase Immediately to immediately erase SMBIOS error event logs that ex- ceed the limit when the SMBIOS event log is full.

  • Page 93: Ipmi

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS IPMI Use this feature to confi gure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI fi rmware revision used in your system. Status of BMC This item indicates the status of the IPMI fi rmware installed in your system. ...
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.

  • Page 95: Boot

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).

  • Page 96: Security

    UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Delete Boot Option Select the desired boot device to delete. Security This menu allows the user to confi gure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility.

  • Page 97: Save & Exit

    Chapter 7: AMI BIOS Save & Exit This submenu allows the user to confi gure the Save and Exit settings for the system. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system confi...
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Discard Changes Select this feature and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS setup. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to load previ- ous values, click Yes to load the values previous saved, or click No to keep the changes you've made so far.

  • Page 99: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS POST Error Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot.
  • Page 100 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 101: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    Appendix B: System Specifi cations Appendix B System Specifi cations Processors Four Intel E5-4600 Series processors in LGA 2011 sockets Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel C602 BIOS ® 16 MB SPI AMI BIOS SM Flash BIOS Memory Capacity Thirty-two DIMM slots supporting up to 1 TB of ECC LRDIMM or ECC/non-ECC...
  • Page 102 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ User's Manual Serverboard X9QRi-F+/X9QR7-TF+ (8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+) Dimensions: 16.4" x 16.79" (416.5 x 426.5 mm) Chassis SC818A-1K43LPB (1U rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 1.7 x 27.75 in. (473 x 43 x 705 mm) Weight 43 lbs. (19.5 kg.) System Cooling Seven paired sets of 4-cm counter-rotating cooling fans (fan speed controlled by BIOS setting) System Input Requirements...
  • Page 103 Appendix B: System Specifi cations Notes...
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 8017R-TF+/8017R-7FT+ 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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