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Supero SUPERSERVER 8026B-6RF User Manual

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  • Page 1 UPER ® 8026B-6RF UPER ERVER 8026B-TRF UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    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 8025C-3R. In- stallation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF is a high-end quad processor server based on the SC828TQ-R1400LP 2U rackmount server chassis and the Super X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F serverboard.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Chapter 4: System Safety 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 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Server Chassis Features ................1-4 System Power ....................1-4 SAS Subsystem ....................1-4 Front Control Panel ..................1-4 Cooling System ....................1-4 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-6 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview ......................2-1 Unpacking the System ..................2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................2-1 Choosing a Setup Location ................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Checking the Serverboard Setup ..............2-6 Preparing to Power On ................... 2-7 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-1 Reset ....................... 3-1 Power ......................3-1 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-2 Power Fail ....................... 3-2 Overheat/Fan Fail ...................
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ................... 5-13 5-10 Jumper Settings .................... 5-19 5-11 Onboard Indicators ..................5-21 5-12 SAS and SATA Ports ..................5-22 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Control Panel ....................6-2 Unpacking .......................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    X8QBE-F quad processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 8026B-6RF/8026B- TRF (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF, as listed below: •...

  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    The X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F supports four Intel Xeon 7500 Series processors in 1567- pin LGA sockets. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com). Memory The X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F can support up to 512 GB of registered ECC DDR3- 1333/1066/978/800 memory.

  • Page 11: I/O Ports

    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 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC828TQ-R1400LP server chassis. System Power The SC828TQ-R1400LP features a redundant (two separate power modules) 1400W high-effi ciency power supply with I C.

  • Page 13: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel 7500 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. See Chapter 5 for details. 6.4GT/s 6.4GT/s FBD0 FBD0 SMI 6.4GT/s SMI 6.4GT/s FBD1 FBD1 SMI 6.4GT/s SMI 6.4GT/s FBD2 FBD2 SMI 6.4GT/s SMI 6.4GT/s FBD3 FBD3...

  • Page 14: 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 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 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF 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 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF 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 SAS/SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touching 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 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF 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 Server Into The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation 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 chas- sis rails with the front of the rack rails.

  • Page 20: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF in the rack, you will need to open the top cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the Inside of the System First, release the retention screws that secure the system to the rack.

  • Page 21: Preparing To Power On

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Preparing to Power On Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the hard drives and backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the Drives All drives are accessable from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD- ROM and fl...
  • Page 22 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 23: 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 SAS drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi...

  • Page 24: Control Panel Leds

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC828TQ-R1400LP 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 25: Hdd

    Chapter 3: System Interface Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF this light indicates SAS and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing. Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. Drive Carrier LEDs Each drive carrier has two LEDs: SAS Drives...
  • Page 26 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 27: 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 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF 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 28: General Safety Precautions

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF 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 29: 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.

  • Page 30: Operating Precautions

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 8026B- 6RF/8026B-TRF 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 31: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F serverboard into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick refer- ence chart are included in this chapter for your reference.

  • Page 32: Unpacking

    The X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F requires a chassis big enough to support a 16" x 16.79" serverboard, such as Supermicro's SC828TQ-R1400LP. Make sure that the I/O ports on the serverboard align properly with their respective holes in the I/O shield at the back of the chassis.

  • Page 33: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connecting Cables Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data (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 to prevent them from blocking the fl...

  • Page 34: I/O Ports

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Ground FP PWRLED 3.3 V ID_UID_SW/3/3V Stby HDD LED 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 35: Installing The Processor And Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing the Processor and Heatsink Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package. Always remove the power cord fi rst before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Notes: Always connect the power cord last and remove it before adding, remov- ing or changing any components.

  • Page 36: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Align pin 1 on the CPU with pin 1 on the CPU socket. Once both the CPU and the socket CPU Pin 1 are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (To avoid damaging the CPU or the socket, do not rub the CPU against the surface of the socket or its pins.)

  • Page 37: Removing The Passive Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Warning: We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heat sink. However, if you do need to uninstall the heat sink, please follow these instructions to avoid damaging the CPU or the CPU socket. Removing the Passive Heatsink Power off the system and unplug the power cord from the power supply.

  • Page 38: Memory Support

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F can support up to 512 GB of registered ECC DDR3- 1333/1066/800 memory. (DDR-1333 memory will run at 1066 MHz.) Memory mod- ules of the same size and speed should be used within the same bank.
  • Page 39 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Confi guring Memory Follow the tables below for correct memory confi guration. Processors and their Corresponding Memory Modules CPU# Corresponding DIMM Slots CPU 1 P1-1A P1-2A P1-3A P1-4A P1-5A P1-6A P1-7A P1-8A CPU2 P2-1A P2-2A P2-3A P2-4A P2-5A...

  • Page 40: Installing Pci Add-On Cards

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Installing PCI Add-On Cards The 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF can accommodate low-profi le (only) add-on cards installed into all the PCI slots included on the X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F. You will need to fi rst power off the system before installing add-on cards. Installing an Add-on Card Begin by removing the PCI slot shield for the slot you wish to populate.

  • Page 41: Serverboard Details

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Serverboard Details Figure 5-5. X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F Layout (not drawn to scale) LAN1 USB0/1 COM1 LED26 FAN10 UID_LED (LOWER) BMC_HB UID_SWITCH JUIDB1 FAN9 FAN8 Intel 82576 Winbond BMCRST BMC CTRL LAN CTRL IPMI_LAN LAN2 (UPPER) JBT1 Intel ICH 10R BIOS Intel IOH 7500...

  • Page 42: X8Qb6-F/X8Qbe-F Quick Reference

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Section 5-9 JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPS1 (X8QB6-F only) SAS2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPT1 TPM Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watch Dog...

  • Page 43: Connector Defi Nitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 The primary power supply connec- tor (JPW3) meets the SSI EPS 12V PS_ON specifi...
  • Page 44 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual OH/Fan Fail/UID LED Pin Defi nitions Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/ (JF1) UID LED Pin# Defi nition Connect an LED cable to pins 7 and Vcc/Front UID LED 8 of JF1 to use the Overheat/Fan Fail/ OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail and UID LED connections.
  • Page 45 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power On LED Power LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) The Power On LED connector is lo- Pin# Defi nition cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 (use 5V Stby JLED for a 3-pin connector). This Control connection is used to provide LED indication of power being supplied to...
  • Page 46 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual TPM Header/Port 80 TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Defi nitions A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition header is located at LPCI to provide LCLK TPM support and Port 80 connection LFRAME# <(KEY)>...
  • Page 47 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Defi nitions A serial port is included on the Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition serverboard backpanel. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. Ground USB2/3, USB5 Universal Serial Bus (USB) USB0/1...
  • Page 48 Blue: Linux OS Unit Identifi ed IPMI. For more information on IPMI, Blinking please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our Website @http://www. supermicro.com. PWR SMB Pin Defi nitions Power SMB (I C) Connector Pin# Defi nition The Power System Management Bus...

  • Page 49: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Connector Pins Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the con- nector.
  • Page 50 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual LAN1/2 Enable/Disable LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to Jumper Settings enable or disable the LAN1/LAN2 Eth- Jumper Setting Defi nition ernets port on the serverboard. See the Pins 1-2 Enabled table on the right for jumper settings. Pins 2-3 Disabled The default setting is enabled.

  • Page 51: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/2 LED LAN1/2 LEDs (Connection Speed Indicator) The Ethernet ports have two LEDs. On LED Color Defi nition each port, one LED indicates activity NC or 10 Mb/s while the other LED may be green, Green 100 Mb/s amber or off to indicate the speed of...

  • Page 52: 5-12 Sas And Sata Ports

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual 5-12 SAS and SATA Ports SAS Port Pin Defi nitions Pin # Defi nition SAS Ports Ground Eight SAS ports are supported on the serverboard. See the table on the right for pin defi ni- Ground tions.

  • 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 mainte- nance on the SC828TQ-R1400LP chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.

  • Page 54: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Unpacking When unpacking the system, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views USB Ports, COM Port DVD Drive (optional) Control Panel Power Supplies (2) Slim Floppy Drive (optional) SAS/SATA Drives (6) USB Ports Dedicated LAN Port...

  • Page 55: System Fans

    Installing a New Fan Replace the failed fan with an identical 8-cm, 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro, p/n FAN-0118L4). Position the new fan into the space vacated by the failed fan previously re- moved. A "click" can be heard when the fan is fully installed in place and the power connections are made.

  • Page 56: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SAS/SATA Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis or remove power to replace or swap hard drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: You must use standard 1"...
  • Page 57 Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the...
  • Page 58 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Figure 6-3. Removing a Drive Carrier Handle Release button Important: Regardless of how many hard drives are installed, all drive car- riers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper airfl ow.

  • Page 59: Hard Drive Backplane

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Hard Drive Backplane The hard drives plug into a backplane that provides power, drive ID and bus termi- nation. A RAID controller can be used with the backplane to provide data security. The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-swap capability of the hard drives.

  • Page 60: Power Supply

    The PWR Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Replace- ment units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). The power supply units have a hot-swap capability, meaning you can replace the failed unit without powering down the system.
  • Page 61 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-5. Removing a Power Supply Module...
  • Page 62 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Notes 6-10...

  • 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: Starting The Setup Utility

    Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
  • Page 65 <Enter>. Press the <Tab> key 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 X8QB6/E • BIOS Version : This item displays the BIOS vision used in your system.

  • Page 66: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Be sure to select the correct setting for each item in this section. A wrong setting selected may cause the system to malfunction. Boot Features Quick Boot If enabled, this feature will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed...

  • Page 67: Processor And Clock Options

    Chapter 7: BIOS PS/2 Mouse Support Select Enabled to enable PS/2 Mouse support. Select Auto to enable the onboard PS/2 mouse when a PS/2 mouse is detected. The options are Enable, Disabled, and Auto. Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed when an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 68 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Sever Class Use this item to identify the server class for your system so that the prefectcher settings listed below can be correctly confi gured. The options are Enterprise, HPC (High Performance Cluster) and Custom (for customized servers). Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance.
  • Page 69 Chapter 7: BIOS CPU Multi-Core Enable/Disable (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to enable multi-core CPU support to enhance CPU performance for the following CPU Cores. The options are Disabled and Enabled. • Core 0/Core 1/Core 2/Core 3/Core 4/Core 5/Core 6/Core 7 A20M When the A20M# pin is enabled, it will force address bit 20 to zero (to be masked) to emulate the address wraparound for the real-address mode at 1 MB.

  • Page 70: Advanced Chipset Control

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual ACPI T State When this feature is enabled, CPU Throttling state will be reported in the ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface) protocol. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Advanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below. CPU Bridge Confi...
  • Page 71 Chapter 7: BIOS QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Links Speed Use this feature to set data transfer speed for QPI Link connections. The options are Slow and Fast. QPI Frequency Select (Available if the item - QPI Link Speed is set to Fast) This feature is used to set desired QPI frequency.
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual • Inter-Socket Mirrored S0 (Socket 0) to S1 (Socket 1), and S2 (Socket 2) to S3 (Socket 3), • Inter-Socket Mirrored S0 (Socket 0) to S2 (Socket 2) and S1 (Socket 1) to S3 (Socket 3), •...
  • Page 73 Chapter 7: BIOS performance. Select Close to use memory safe mode. Select Adaptive to balance safety and performance. The options are Close, Open and Adaptive. Scheduler Policy Use this feature to confi gure Scheduler_Policy settings. The scheduler is used to translate memory read/write commands into memory sub-commands for easy execution.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Maximum Read Request Size This feature is used to set the maximum read request size for a PCI-Express device. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, 4096 Bytes, and Maximum supported. Active State Power Management Select Enabled to use the power management for signal transactions between the PCI Express L0 and L1 Links.
  • Page 75 Chapter 7: BIOS always be enabled. When the item - USB Functions is set to Disabled, the user has the option to enable or disable USB 2.0 Controller.) HDA Controller Select Enabled to enable the High-Defi nition Audio Controller. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual IDE/SATA Confi guration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS will automatically detect the presence of the IDE/SATA devices, and displays the following items. SATA#1 Confi guration If Compatible is selected, it sets SATA#1 to the legacy_compatible mode. Select- ing Enhanced sets SATA#1 to the native SATA mode.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that supports 48-bit LBA mode. The options are Disabled and Auto. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Select SWDMA2 to allow BIOS to use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s. Select MWDMA0 to allow BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MB/s.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS IDE Detect Timeout (sec) Use this feature to set the timeout value to allow BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI devices installed in the system. The options are 0 (sec), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and PCI/PnP Confi...
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Onboard SAS OPROM Select Enabled to enable Onboard SAS Option ROM which will allow you to boot the computer using a SAS device. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Onboard LAN Option ROM Select Select iSCSI to use iSCSI Option ROMs to boot the computer. Select PXE to use PXE Option ROMs to boot the computer.
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Select Enabled to support BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface to provide a workaround solution for an operating system that does not support EHCI Hand-Off technology. When enabled, the EHCI Interface will be changed from the BIOS- controlled to the OS-controlled.
  • Page 82 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual NUMA Support Select Enabled to enable Non-Uniform Memory Access support to improve CPU performance for a system that has an OS with NUMA support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Chipset ACPI Confi guration This feature is used to confi gure Chipset ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface) settings.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS Event Log Confi guration View Event Log Use this option to view the System Event Log. Mark All Events as Read This option marks all events as read. The options are OK and Cancel. Clear Event Log This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages.
  • Page 84 ‘Temperature Tolerance’ is, and not the other way around. This results in better CPU thermal management. Supermicro has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor (Low, Medium and High). This makes it easier for the user to understand the CPU’s temperature status, rather than by just simply...
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Notes: 1. The system may shut down if it continues for a long period to prevent damage to the CPU. 2. 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 86 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Status of BMC The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) manages the interface between system management software and platform hardware. This item displays the status of the current BMC controller. IPMI Firmware Version This item displays the current IPMI Firmware Version. View BMC System Event Log This feature displays the BMC System Event Log (SEL).
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS Set LAN Confi guration This feature allows the user to confi gure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network ad- dress as shown in the following graphics. Channel Number - This feature displays the channel number. Channel Number Status - This feature returns the channel status for the Channel Number selected above: "Channel Number is OK"...

  • Page 88: Gateway Address

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Current Mac Address in BMC The BIOS will automatically enter the current Mac address in BMC for this ma- chine; however it may be overwritten. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers (Base 16, 0 ~ 9, A, B, C, D, E, F) separated by dots. (i.e., 00.30.48. D0.D4.60).
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS Serial Port Number This feature allows the user decide which serial port to be used for Console Redi- rection. The options are COM 1 and COM 2. Base Address, IRQ This item displays the based address and IRQ of the serial port specifi ed. Serial Port Mode Use this item to set the serial port mode for Console Redirection.
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Trusted Computing (Optional) TCG/TPM Support Select Yes on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to enable TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2)/TPM support to improve data integrity and network security. The options are No and Yes. If this feature is set to Yes, the following items will display.

  • Page 91: Boot Confi Guration

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

  • Page 92: Security Settings

    UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF 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. "Not Installed"...

  • Page 93: Exit Options

    Chapter 7: BIOS Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup. The options are Setup and Always. Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enabled, the AMI BIOS displays a warning if any program (or virus) issues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive.
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Load Optimal Defaults To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Then, select OK to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically load Optimal De- faults to the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance but may not work best for all computer applications.

  • Page 95: Appendix A Post Codes

    Appendix A: POST Codes Appendix A POST Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 97: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    Appendix B: System Specifi cations Appendix B System Specifi cations Processors Four Intel® Xeon® 7500 Series processors inLGA-1567 sockets Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel 7500 + ICH10R BIOS 32 Mb AMIBIOS® Flash ROM Memory Capacity Supports up to 512 GB of registered ECC DDR3-1333/1066/978/800 memory.
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF User's Manual Chassis SC828TQ-R1400LPLP (2U rackmount) Dimensions (both): (WxHxD) 17.2 x 3.5 x 27.75 in. (473 x 89 x 705 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 65.5 lbs. (29.8 kg.) System Cooling Three 8-cm PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100 - 240V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 11.5 - 5.5A max...
  • Page 99 Appendix B: System Specifi cations California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”...
  • Page 100 ERVER 8026B-6RF/8026B-TRF 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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