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  • Page 1 UPER ® 5036I-I/5036I-IF uper erver USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. Super Micro Computer, Inc. ("Supermicro") reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software, if any, and documentation may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent.

  • 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 5036I-I/5036I-IF. Installation and maintenance shall be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 5036I-I/5036I-IF is a single processor system based on the SC731i-300 mini-tower chassis and the Super X8SIL/X8SIL-F motherboard.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the motherboard. Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC731i-300 chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfi...
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chassis Features .................... 1-3 System Power ....................1-3 SATA Subsystem ..................... 1-3 Front Control Panel ..................1-3 Cooling System ....................1-3 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-5 Chapter 2 System Setup Overview ......................2-1 Unpacking the System ..................2-1 Setting Up the System ..................2-2 Checking the Motherboard Setup ..............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup Handling the Motherboard ................5-1 Precautions ..................... 5-1 Unpacking ....................... 5-1 Motherboard Installation .................. 5-2 Connecting Cables ..................5-2 Connecting Data Cables ................. 5-2 Connecting Power Cables ................5-3 Connecting the Control Panel ................. 5-3 I/O Ports ......................
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Alarm Reset ....................5-21 5-10 Jumper Settings .................... 5-22 Explanation of Jumpers ................5-22 CMOS Clear ..................... 5-22 VGA Enable ....................5-22 LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable ..............5-23 PCI Slot SMB Enable ................5-23 USB Wake-Up ..................5-23 BMC Jumper ....................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Boot Settings ....................7-21 Exit Options ....................7-22 Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes Appendix B Installing Windows Appendix C System Specifi cations...
  • Page 10 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    SC731i-300 mini-tower chassis and the X8SIL/X8SIL-F motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the SuperServer 5036I-I/5036I-IF (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the SuperServer 5036I-I/5036I-IF, as listed below: •...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Features

    The X8SIL/X8SIL-F supports a single Intel® 3400 series processor in an LGA1156 socket. Please refer to the motherboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com). Memory The X8SIL/X8SIL-F has four DIMM slots that can support up to 16 GB of UDIMM (unbuffered DIMMs) or up to 32 GB or RDIMM (registered DIMMs) DDR3-1333- /1066/800 memory.

  • Page 13: Chassis Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chassis Features The SC731i-300 is a mini-tower chassis with a unique design that allows most confi gurations to be performed without the need for tools The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC731i-300 chassis. System Power The SC731i-300 features a high-effi...
  • Page 14 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Figure 1-1. Intel 3400/3420 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. DDR3 (CHA) DIMM1(Far) PCIe2.0_x8 Xeon 3400 PCIe x8 SLOT DIMM2 5.0Gb 1333/1066MHz 4 UDIMM PCIe2.0_x8 PCIe x8 SLOT 4 RDIMM...

  • Page 15: Contacting Supermicro

    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...
  • Page 16 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 System Setup

    Chapter 2: System Setup Chapter 2 System Setup Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5036I-I/5036I- IF up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. If your system is not already fully integrated with a motherboard, processor, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing specifi...

  • Page 18: Setting Up The System

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Setting Up the System You should fi rst open the left side panel (when facing the front of the chassis) to make sure the motherboard is properly installed and all connections have been made. Warning: Only qualifi ed service technicians should access the inside of the system.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2: System Setup Figure 2-1. Accessing the Inside of the System Release Tab (B) Handle (A)
  • Page 20 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Check the SATA disk drives: Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have up to four SATA drives already installed. If you need to install or remove an SATA drive, please refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 6.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are four LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi c components. The control panel also is where to fi...

  • Page 22: Nic

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Indicates network activity on a Gigabit LAN port when fl ashing. Overheat/Fan Fail When this LED fl ashes it indicates a fan failure. When on continuously (on and not fl ashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables ob- structing the airfl...

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 System Safety

    Chapter 4: System Safety Chapter 4 System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Note: power should always be disconnected before perform- ing any service on the system. Basic electrical safety precautions shall be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 5036I-I/5036I-IF from damage: •...

  • Page 24: General Safety Precautions

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF 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 25: 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 26: Operating Precautions

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5036I- I/5036I-IF 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 27: Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X8SIL/X8SIL-F motherboard into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included for your reference.

  • Page 28: Motherboard Installation

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Motherboard Installation This section explains the fi rst step of physically mounting the X8SIL/X8SIL-F into the SC731i-300 chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate the most common problems encountered in such an installation. To remove the motherboard, follow the procedure in reverse order.

  • Page 29: Connecting Power Cables

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup cables (with their locations noted) should be connected. (See the layout on page 5-9 for connector locations.) • SATA drive data cable (I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA3) • Control Panel cable (JF1) Important! Make sure the the cables do not come into contact with the fans. Connecting Power Cables The X8SIL/X8SIL-F has a 24-pin primary power supply connector (JPW1) for con- nection to the ATX power supply.

  • Page 30: I/O Ports

    When receiving a serverboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. • Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support.

  • Page 31: Installing The Lga1156 Processor

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Installing the LGA1156 Processor Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locked position. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plate cap. Use your thumb and your index fi...
  • Page 32 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Align the CPU key that is the semi-circle cutouts against the socket keys. Once aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down to the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damage to the CPU or the socket.) With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make...

  • Page 33: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Installing an Active CPU Heatsink Locate the CPU Fan header on the motherboard. (Refer to the motherboard layout for the location.) Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan power connector and do not interfere with other components.
  • Page 34 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push the pairs of diagonal fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click. (Note: Make sure to orient each fas- tener so that the narrow end of the groove is pointing outward.) Repeat Step 7 to insert all four heatsink fasteners into the mounting holes.
  • Page 35 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink. How- ever, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or other components. Unplug the power cord from the power supply.

  • Page 36: Installing Memory

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF 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. DIMM Installation Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1A.

  • Page 37: Memory Population Guidelines

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Table 2 - DDR3 ECC Registered (RDIMM) Memory Support RDIMM 1Gb (x8 DRAM) 2Gb (x8 DRAM) Single Rank Up to 4GB Up to 8GB (4 x 1GB DIMM Modules) (4 x 2GB DIMM Modules) Dual Rank Up to 8GB Up to 16GB (4 x 2GB DIMM Modules)
  • Page 38 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Figure 5-3. DIMM Installation 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 39: Installing Pci Add-On Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Installing PCI Add-On Cards The 5036I-I/5036I-IF can accommodate standard size add-on cards in all slots on the X8SIL/X8SIL-F motherboard. Installing Add-on Cards Depress the release latch (A) that holds the protective bracket (B), which secures the add-on card brackets to the chassis. Lower the protective bracket from over the top of the add-on card dummy brackets as shown in the lower illustration.
  • Page 40 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Figure 5-4: Installing Add-on Cards Release Latch (A) Add-on/Expansion Card Slots Protective Bracket (B) 5-14...

  • Page 41: Motherboard Details

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Motherboard Details Figure 5-5. X8SIL/X8SIL-F Layout JPUSB1:B/P USB WAKE UP KB/MOUSE JPI2C:PWR I2C 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE FLOPPY JPW1 JPUSB1 JI2C1 JI2C2 SLOT7 PCI-E X8 GEN2 JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:Enable OFF:Disable SLOT6 PCI-E X8 GEN2 SLOT5 PCI-E X4 on X8 JBT1 MAC CODE SLOT4 PCI 33MHZ...
  • Page 42 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual X8SIL/X8SIL-F Jumpers Number Jumper Description Default JPUSB1 BP USB0/1 Wake-up Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-9) 13,14 C1/JI SMB to PCI Slots (See Section 5-9) JPG1 Onboard VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) 11,12 JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable...

  • Page 43: 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 Main ATX Power Supply +3.3V +3.3V Connector -12V +3.3V The primary power supply connec- tor (JPW1) meets the SSI EPS 12V PS_ON specifi...

  • Page 44: Overheat (Oh)/Fan Fail

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail OH/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail Indicator Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Status Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and 8 Pin# Defi nition State Defi nition of JF1 to provide warnings for chassis Vcc/Blue UID LED Normal overheating or fan failure.

  • Page 45: Chassis Intrusion

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard 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 PS/2 Keyboard and ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2...

  • Page 46: Speaker

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Speaker Speaker Connector Pin Defi nitions On the JD1 header, pins 3~4 are used Pin Setting Defi nition for internal speaker. Close pins 3~4 Pins 3~4 Internal Speaker with a cap to use the onboard speaker. Pins1~4 External Speaker If you wish to use an external speaker,...

  • Page 47: Onboard Power Led

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Pin Defi nitions An onboard Power LED header is Pin# Defi nition located at JLED. This Power LED header is connected to Control Panel No Connection header located at JF1 to indicate the Connection to PWR status of system power.

  • Page 48: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual 5-10 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. Pin 1 is identifi...

  • Page 49: Lan1/Lan2 Enable/Disable

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 or Jumper Settings (JPL1/JPL2) JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1 and Jumper Setting Defi nition LAN2 Ethernet ports, respectively. See Pins 1-2 Enabled the table on the right for jumper set- Pins 2-3 Disabled tings.

  • Page 50: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/LAN2 Activity LED LAN1/2 LEDs Color Status Defi nition The Ethernet ports (located on the I/O Yellow Blinking Active backplane) have two LEDs. On each LAN1/2 LED port, one LED indicates activity while Link LED the other LED may be green, amber LED Color...

  • Page 51: 5-12 Sata And Floppy Drive Connections

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-12 SATA and Floppy Drive Connections SATA Port Pin Defi nitions SATA Ports (I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA5 Pin # Defi nition Six Serial ATA (SATA) ports (I-SATA Ground 0~5) are located on the X8SIL-F motherboard (4 SATA ports on the X8SIL).
  • Page 52 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Notes 5-26...

  • Page 53: 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 simple maintenance on the SC731i-300 chassis. Following the component installation steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the next step.

  • Page 54: Front Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Front Control Panel The front control panel must be connected to the JF1 connector on the motherboard to provide you with system status and alarm indications. A ribbon cable has bundled these wires together to simplify this connection. Connect the cable from JF1 on the motherboard (making sure the red wire plugs into pin 1) to the appropriate comn- nector on the front control panel PCB (printed circuit board).
  • Page 55 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View Power Supply I/O Backplane (see Figure 5-2) PCI Expansion Slots...

  • Page 56: Front Bezel

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Front Bezel A bezel may be installed to cover the front of the chassis. Front Bezel Installation Remove the dummy cover (A) on the peripheral drive bay. Push the front bezel into place on the front of the chassis to complete the installation (see Figure 6-4).

  • Page 57: Removing The Chassis Cover

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing the Chassis Cover The left side cover of the chassis must be removed before replacing the system fan or installing and removing hard drives. Warning: Only qualifi ed service technicians should access the inside of the system.

  • Page 58: System Fans

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual System Fans The SC731 includes a super quiet system fan that provides cooling for the chassis. No tools or screws are required to install the system fan. Fan Failure Under normal operation, the chassis fan and the power supply fan both run continu- ously.

  • Page 59: Drive Bay Installation

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Drive Bay Installation The SC731 chassis must be powered-down before hard drives can be removed from the hard drive carriers, which are not hot-swappable. SATA Drives The SATA drive IDs are preconfi gured as 0 through 3 in order from bottom to top. In order to access and install components in the chassis interior, it is necessary to rotate the hard drive cage.
  • Page 60 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Release Tab (A) HDD Cage (B) Figure 6-6: Rotating the Hard Drive Cage Release Tabs Figure 6-7: Removing a Hard Drive Carrier from the Hard Drive Cage...

  • Page 61: Installing Drives In The Optional Drive Bays

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing Drives in the Optional Drive Bays The SC731 chassis has two empty drive bays that support optional devices such as a DVD-ROM. Installing an Optional Device Power down the server and disconnect it from the power source. Remove the front bezel from the chassis by lifting it upwards from the bottom, and pulling off the front of the chassis.
  • Page 62 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Power Supply The SC731 chassis includes a 300-watt power supply. The power supply has the capability to automatically sense and operate with an input voltage of 100 or 240V If it becomes necessary to replace the power supply, follow the instructions be- low.

  • Page 63: 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 64: How To Start 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 sys- tem. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, inci- dental, 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 to avoid possible boot failure.
  • Page 65 <Tab> key or the arrow keys to move between fi elds. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.) Supermicro X8SIL/X8SIL-F Version Build Date...

  • Page 66: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF 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 Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot.
  • Page 67 Chapter 7: BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 68 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual the components whenever needed. Select Disabled to enhance system stability. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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 69: Advanced Chipset Control

    Chapter 7: BIOS Intel® Turbo Boost Technology (Available if Intel® EIST technology is Enabled) This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specifi c conditions. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C1E Support Select Enabled to use the "Enhanced Halt State" feature. C1E signifi cantly reduces the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a "Halt State."...
  • Page 70 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Active State Power Management Select Enabled to start Active-State Power Management for signal transactions between L0 and L1 Links on the PCI Express Bus. This maximizes power-saving and transaction speed. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Route Port 80h Cycles to This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to.
  • Page 71 Chapter 7: BIOS SATA#2 Confi guration (Available if IDE is enabled under "Confi gure SATA#1 as" above) Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode. The options are Compatible and Enhanced IDE Detect Timeout (sec) Use this feature to set the time-out value for the BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI devices installed in the system.
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs.
  • Page 73 Chapter 7: BIOS Select UDMA4 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 4 . It has a data transfer rate of 100 MBs. The options are Auto, SWDMAn, MWDMAn, and UDMAn. S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual PCI Slots 5, 6, 7 & PCI Slot 4 OPROM Use this feature to enable or disable PCI slot Option ROMs. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled. Onboard LAN Option ROM Select This feature selects whether to load the iSCSI or PXE onboard LAN option ROM. The options are iSCSI and PXE.
  • Page 75 Chapter 7: BIOS Remote Access Confi guration Remote Access This allows the user to enable the Remote Access feature. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled. If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the following items will display: Serial Port Number This feature allows the user decide which serial port to be used for Console Redirection.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Hardware Health Confi guration This feature allows the user to monitor Hardware Health of the system and review the status of each item when displayed. CPU Overheat Alarm This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which determines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat.
  • Page 77 Tolerances’, the installed CPU can now send its ‘Temperature Toler- ance’ to the motherboard resulting 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,...
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase, and vice versa. Select Workstation if your system is used as a Workstation. Select Server if your system is used as a Server. Select “Disabled, (Full Speed @12V)” to disable the fan speed control function and allow the onboard fans to constantly run at the full speed (12V).
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS ACPI Version Features The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. Please refer to ACPI's website for further explanation: http://www.acpi.info/ IPMI Confi guration (X8SIL-F Only) 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.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual IP Address - Enter the IP address for this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Subnet Mask - Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine be- longs to.
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS on the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. When enabled the following information are displayed along with their status.: BIOS AS [SCLEAN] BIOS AC [SCHECK] Lock DPR Reset TPM Establishment Flag 7-19...

  • Page 82: Security Settings

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass- words, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst. Supervisor Password This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system.

  • Page 83: Boot Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set) Password Check Available options are Setup and Always. Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enabled, the AMI BOIS displays a warning when any program (or virus) is- sues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive.

  • Page 84: Removable Drives

    UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Removable Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available Removable Drives. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, and Disabled. • 1st Drive • 2nd Drive - [USB: XXXXXXXXX] Retry Boot Devices Select this option to retry booting from the confi...
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system confi guration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Discard Changes Select this option and press <Enter>...
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Notes 7-24...

  • Page 87: Appendix A Post Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the AMI BIOS. POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors. Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 88 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 89: Appendix B Installing Windows

    South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To confi gure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Confi guration User Guides posted on our web site at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. Note: The following OS installation instructions are written for the Windows XP/2003 OS only.
  • Page 90 fi les and then continue with the Windows installation. After the installation has completed, the system will automatically reboot. Insert the Supermicro Setup CD that came with your system into the CD- ROM drive during system boot and the main screen will display.

  • Page 91: Appendix C System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors One Intel® 3400 series processor in an LGA1156 socket Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel 3400 (X8SIL) / Intel 3420 (X8SIL-F) BIOS 8 Mb AMI®...
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF User's Manual Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 16 lbs. (7.26 kg.) System Cooling One whisper-quiet 9-cm exhaust fan System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC Rated Input Current: 6A (115V) to 3A (240V) Rated Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power: 300W (Part# PWS-303-PQ) Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (16A), +5V (19A), +12V (11A), -12V (0.15A),...
  • Page 93 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Notes...
  • Page 94 ERVER 5036I-I/5036I-IF 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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