Supero  SuperServer 6026TT-H6RF User Manual

Supero SuperServer 6026TT-H6RF User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® UPER SuperServer 6026TT-H6RF 6026TT-H6IBXRF 6026TT-H6IBQRF USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and documentation, 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 SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer SuperServer SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF is a 2U Twin (four serverboards/nodes in a 2U chassis) rackmount server based on the SC827HQ-R1400B server chassis and four Super X8DTT-HEF+/HIBXF+/HIBQF+...
  • Page 4 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Chapter 3: System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system. 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...
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    2U Twin : System Notes ................. 1-6 Nodes ......................1-6 System Power ....................1-6 SATA Backplane/Drives ................... 1-6 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-7 Chapter 2 Server Installation Overview ......................2-1 Unpacking the System ..................2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................2-1 Choosing a Setup Location ................2-2 Rack Precautions ....................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Removing the Protective Film ................. 2-4 Rack Mounting Instructions ................2-5 Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails ............. 2-5 Installing the Inner Rail Extensions ..............2-6 Outer Rack Rails ..................... 2-7 Checking the Serverboard Setup ..............2-9 Preparing to Power On .................
  • Page 8 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual 5-12 Installing Additional Drivers ................5-22 5-14 Confi guring Supero Doctor III ............... 5-23 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Unpacking ....................... 6-1 Control Panel ....................6-2 System Fans ....................6-2 Fan Confi...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Installing Windows for a RAID System ............B-1 Installing Windows for a Non-RAID System ........... B-2 Appendix C System Specifi cations...
  • Page 10 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    X8DTT-HEF+/HIBXF+/HIBQF+ serverboards. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 6026TT (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components may have been included with the system, as listed below.
  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    Processors Each X8DTT-HEF+/HIBXF+/HIBQF+ supports two Intel® 5500/5600 Series processors in LGA1366 sockets (up to 95w). Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com). Memory Each X8DTT-HEF+/HIBXF+/HIBQF+ has twelve DIMM sockets that can support up to 192 GB of registered ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM, or 48 GB of Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC 1333/1066/800 MHz Memory (with max.
  • Page 13: Ethernet Ports

    Chapter 1: Introduction Ethernet Ports An Intel® network controller is integrated into each of the serverboards to support two Gigabit LAN ports (100/1000Base-T/1000BaseTX, RJ45 output). Onboard Controllers/Ports Onboard I/O backpanel ports on each serverboard include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN port and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports.
  • Page 14 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual PROCESSOR#0 PROCESSOR#1 Intel MT25408 82574 Connect-X IB QSFP PCI-E Gen2/DDR or QDR (For 36D Only) Intel 5520/5500 82574 36-D/24-D PCI-E x16 Slot AT25 DF321 ICH10R 4 SATA Hotswap Connector LPCIO W83527 BMC/VGA RMII VGA CONN RTL8201N PHY Dedicated LAN Figure 1-1.
  • Page 15: Server Chassis Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC827HQ-R1400B 2U chassis. Details on the chassis can be found in Chapter 6. System Power When configured as a SuperServer SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF, the SC827HQ-R1400B includes a single 1400W power supply, which provides power to all four serverboards (nodes).
  • Page 16: Twin 2 : System Notes

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual 2U Twin : System Notes As a 2U Twin confi guration, the SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF is a unique server system. With four system boards incorporated into a single chassis acting as four separate nodes, there are several points you should keep in mind. Nodes Each of the four serverboards act as a separate node in the system.
  • Page 17: 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 18 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation Overview T h i s c h a p t e r p r o v i d e s a q u i c k s e t u p c h e c k l i s t t o g e t t h e SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF up and running.
  • Page 20: Choosing A Setup Location

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF 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). • Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffi...
  • Page 21: 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. •...
  • Page 22: Removing The Protective Film

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Removing the Protective Film Before operating the 6026TT server for the fi rst time, it is important to remove the protective fi lm covering the top of the chassis, in order to allow for proper ventila- tion and cooling.
  • Page 23: Rack Mounting Instructions

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC827 chassis into a rack unit with the quick-release rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
  • Page 24: Installing The Inner Rail Extensions

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Installing the Inner Rail Extensions The SC827 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails and inner rail extensions. The inner rails are pre-attached to the chassis, and do not interfere with normal use of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack. The inner rail extension is attached to the inner rail to mount the chassis in the rack.
  • Page 25: Outer Rack Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-4: Assembling the Outer Rails Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the rack and hold the chassis in place. The outer rails for the SC827 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches. Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Secure the back end of the outer rail to the rack, using the screws provided.
  • Page 26 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Figure 2-5: Installing Into the Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack Extend the outer rails as illustrated above. Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack. Slide the inner rails into the outer rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides.
  • Page 27: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the system in the rack, you will need to access the inside of the nodes to make sure the serverboard is properly installed. Accessing the Inside of a Node (Figure 2-6) Before removing a node, unplug all the cables that connect to that node.
  • Page 28: Preparing To Power On

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Preparing to Power On Next, you should check to make sure the SATA drives and SATA backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the SATA drives The SATA disk drives are accessable from the front of the server and can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-6. Removing a Node from the System 2-11...
  • Page 30 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Notes 2-12...
  • Page 31: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are LEDs on the control panels and on the SATA drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi...
  • Page 32: Control Panel Leds

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Control Panel LEDs In addition to the LEDs built into the power and UID buttons, each of the four control panels located on the front of the SC827H-(R)1400B chassis has two LEDs that provide you with critical information related their own node. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.
  • Page 33: 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 SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF 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 34: General Safety Precautions

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF 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 35: 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 36: Operating Precautions

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X8DTT-HEF+/HIBXF+/HIBQF+ serverboard into the SC827HQ-R1400B chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described.
  • Page 38: Unpacking

    Check Compatibility of Serverboard Ports and I/O Shield The X8DTT-HEF+/HIBXF+/HIBQF+ in a Twin 1U confi guration requires the use of Supermicro's 1U Twin chassis: the SC827HQ-R1400B. Make sure that the I/O ports on the serverboards align properly with their respective holes in the I/O shield at the back of the chassis when installing.
  • Page 39: I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Warning: To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, do not apply any force greater than 8 lbs. per square inch when installing a screw into a mounting hole. I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-1 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.
  • Page 40: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    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. Installing LGA1366 Processors Starting with CPU1, press the...
  • Page 41 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup After removing the plastic cap, use your thumb and the index fi nger to hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. Align the CPU key (the semi-circle cutout) with the socket key (the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket).
  • Page 42: Installing A Cpu Heatsink

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Installing a CPU Heatsink Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord from the power supply. Do not apply any thermal grease Screw #1 Screw #2 to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied.
  • Page 43: Removing The Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Removing the Heatsink Warning! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instruc- tions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the CPU socket. Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord from the power supply.
  • Page 44: Installing Memory

    768 GB in the system) or up to 48 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR3- 1333/1066/800 SDRAM (for a total of 384 GB in the system). Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended DIMMs. Installing Memory Modules Insert each memory module vertically into a slot following the charts below.
  • Page 45: Dimm Population Table

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup DIMM Population Table DIMM DIMMs DIMM Type (Reg.= Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM Slots per Populated Registered) (any combination; Channel per Channel SR=Single Rank, DR=Dual Rank, QR=Quad Rank) Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066,1333 SR, DR Reg.
  • Page 46 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual 1.5V RDIMM Population with 5600 Processors Installed DIMM DIMMs DIMM Type (Reg.= Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM Slots per Populated Registered) (any combination; Channel per Channel SR=Single Rank, DR=Dual Rank, QR=Quad Rank) Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066,1333 SR or DR Reg.
  • Page 47: Adding Pci Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Due to the memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. Refer to the table below. Possible System Memory Allocation &...
  • Page 48: Serverboard Details

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-3. X8DTT-HEF+/HIBXF+/HIBQF+ Series Motherboard Layout COM1 LAN2 LAN1 USB0/1 JSPK1 InfinBand IPMI_LAN Connector Winbond InfiniBand LAN CTRL1 WPCM450 CTRL LAN CTRL2 JLPC80 JBT1 CLEAR CMOS Intel ICH10R South Bridge BIOS Intel 5520 (IOH-36D) Battery JBAT1 CPU2...
  • Page 49 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X8DTT-HEF+/HIBXF+/HIBQF+ Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-8) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watch Dog Enable/Disable/Reset Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description FAN 1 Cooling Fan Header Infi...
  • Page 50: Connector Defi Nitions

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Connector Defi nitions Front Panel Accessible Add-on Card Header (JF2) The JF2 add-on card header provides front access to the power supply, Serial ATA and Front Panel Control connections for the X8DTT-H Series motherboard. Plug an Add-On card into this header to use the functions indicated above. This header is designed specifi...
  • Page 51 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Fan Header Fan Header Pin Defi nitions The X8DTT-H series motherboard has Pin# Defi nition one fan header on the motherboard. This Ground 4-pin header is backward compatible with +12V traditional 3-pin fans, however, fan speed Tachometer control is only available for 4-pin fans.
  • Page 52 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Defi nitions Two Ethernet ports are located next to Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition USB0/1 on the IO Backplane. In addition, P2V5SB SGND an IPMI Dedicated LAN is located above TD0+ Act LED USB0/1.
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Unit Identifi er Switches UID Switch Pin Defi nitions Two Unit Identifi er (UID) switches and LED Pin# Defi nition indicators are located on the motherboard. Ground The Front Panel UID Switch is located at pin Ground 16 on JF2.
  • Page 54: Jumper Settings

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Jumper Settings Connector To modify the operation of the serverboard, Pins jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
  • Page 55: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Change the setting of jumper JPL1/JPL2 Jumper Setting Defi nition to enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2 Pins 1-2 Enabled ports respectively. See the table on the right Pins 2-3 Disabled for jumper settings.
  • Page 56 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 on LED Color Defi nition the motherboard. When this LED is on, the System Off (PWR cable not connected) system power is on. Be sure to turn off the Green System On system and unplug the power cord before...
  • Page 57: 5-11 Sata And Sas Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 SATA and SAS Ports SATA Connections A Front Panel Add-On Card header is located at JF2 on the motherboard. This header provide onboard SATA support. Plug an add-on card in JF2 to use SATA connections. These connections provide serial-link signal transmission, which is faster than that of the traditional Parallel ATA.
  • Page 58: 5-12 Installing Additional Drivers

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual 5-12 Installing Additional Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.
  • Page 59: Confi Guring Supero Doctor Iii

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-14 Confi guring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 60 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp:// ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at:http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/SDIII_User_Guide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.
  • Page 61: 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 maintenance on the SC827HQ-R1400B 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 62: Control Panel

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Node B Control Panel Node D Control Panel SATA Drives Node A Control Panel Node C Control Panel Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View Dedicated IPMI LAN Port Dedicated IPMI LAN Port LAN Ports PCI-Express x16 Slot Power Supply**...
  • Page 63: Fan Confi Guration

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Fan Confi guration In the 2U Twin , each node (serverboard) controls the two fans that reside on its side of the chassis. This means that two nodes will share control for two fans. If the fan speed settings in BIOS are different for these two nodes, the BIOS setting with the higher fan speed will apply.
  • Page 64: Hard Drive Installation/Removal

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Hard Drive Installation/Removal Overview The hard 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 system. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must remain in the chassis.
  • Page 65 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Removing a Dummy Drive Tray Figure 6-4. Mounting a Hard Drive in a Carrier Hard Drive Drive Tray Installing/Removing Hot-swap Drives To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. Swing the handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-5).
  • Page 66 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Figure 6-5. Removing a Hard Drive Figure 6-6. Drives and Nodes: Logical Confi guration Note: see Figure 6-1 for the locations of the control panels that are associated with each node.
  • Page 67: Node Installation/Removal

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Node Installation/Removal As with any server system, power must be removed from the serverboard when upgrading or installing memory or processors. In the 2U Twin server, the serverboards (nodes) are capable of being hot-swapped from the chassis, allowing one to be powered down for servicing while the others continue operating.
  • Page 68 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Figure 6-7. Removing a System Node...
  • Page 69: Installing The Air Shrouds

    Power Supply Failure: Single Power Supply Module If the power supply module fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the module. Replacements can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). As there is only one power supply module in the system, power must be completely removed from the server before removing and replacing the power supply for whatever reason.
  • Page 70: Power Supply Failure: Redundant Power (Two Modules)

    (about 4 seconds on and 4 off) and remain fl ashing until the failed unit has been replaced. Replacement 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 71 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-8. Removing the Power Supply Release Tab 6-11...
  • Page 72 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Notes 6-12...
  • Page 73: 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 74: 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.
  • Page 75 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 X8DTT/-F/-IBX/-IBXF/-IBQ/-IBQF BIOS Build Version This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system.
  • Page 76: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items: BOOT Features Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot.
  • Page 77: Processor And Clock Options

    Chapter 7: BIOS Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 78 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual C1E Support Select Enabled to use the feature of Enhanced Halt State. C1E signifi cantly reduces the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a "Halt State." 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...
  • Page 79: Advanced Chipset Control

    Chapter 7: BIOS tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disable (Disable GV3) and Enable (Enable GV3). Intel® TurboMode Technology Select Enabled to use the Turbo Mode to boost system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 80 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual QPI L0s and L1 This enables the QPI power state to low power. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Memory Frequency This feature forces a DDR3 frequency slower than what the system has detected. The available options are Auto, Force DDR-800, Force DDR-1066, and Force DDR-1333.
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS Throttling - Closed Loop/Throttling - Open Loop Throttling improves reliability and reduces power in the processor by automatic voltage control during processor idle states. Available options are Disabled and Enabled. If Enabled, the following items will appear: Hysteresis Temperature Temperature Hysteresis is the temperature lag (in degrees Celsius) after the set DIMM temperature threshold is reached before Closed Loop Throttling...
  • Page 82 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual North Bridge Confi guration This feature allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Intel IOH chip. Crystal Beach/DMA (Direct Memory Access) This feature works with the Intel I/O AT (Acceleration Technology) to accelerate the performance of TOE devices.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS USB 2.0 Controller Select Enabled to activate the onboard USB 2.0 controller. The options are Enabled and Disabled. USB 2.0 Controller Mode This setting allows you to select the USB 2.0 Controller mode. The options are Hi-Speed (480 Mbps) and Full Speed (12 Mbps). BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Select Enabled to enable BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface support to provide a workaround solution for an operating system that does not have EHCI...
  • Page 84 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Hot Plug (This feature is available when the option-Enabled is selected) Select Enable to enable the hot plug function for the SATA devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA#2 Confi guration Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode. The options are Disabled, and Enhanced.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MB/s. Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MB/s.
  • Page 86 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Select UDMA5 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 5. It has a data transfer rate of 133 MB/s. Select UDMA6 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 6. It has a data transfer rate of 133 MB/s.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 or LAN2 Option ROM. This is to boot computer using a network interface. The options are Enabled and Disabled.  Super IO Device Confi guration Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address This option specifi...
  • Page 88: Hardware Health Monitor

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redirec- tion. The options are ANSI, VT100, and VT-UTF8. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support A terminal keyboard defi nition that provides a way to send commands from a remote console.
  • Page 89 ‘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 90 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual User intervention: If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated, take action immediately by checking the system fans, chassis ventilation and room temperature to correct any problems. Notes: The system may shut down if it continues for a long period to prevent damage to the CPU.
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS APIC ACPI SCI IRQ When this item is set to Enabled, APIC ACPI SCI IRQ is supported by the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Headless Mode This feature is used to enable system to function without a keyboard, monitor or mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 92: View Bmc System Event Log

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual  View BMC System Event Log This feature displays the BMC System Event Log (SEL). It shows the total num- ber of entries of BMC System Events. To view an event, select an Entry Number and pressing <Enter> to display the information as shown in the screen. •...
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: BIOS IP Address Source Select the source of this machine's IP address. If Static is selected, you will need to know and enter manually the IP address of this machine below. If DHCP is selected, the BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Confi guration Protocol) server in the network it is attached to, and request the next available IP address.
  • Page 94 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Subnet Mask This item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection. Current Subnet Mask in BMC This item displays the current subnet mask used for your IPMI connection.  Gateway Address Confi guration Enter the gateway address for this machine.
  • Page 95: Security Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS DMI Event Log 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. The options are OK and Cancel.
  • Page 96: Boot Confi Guration

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Password Check This item allows you to check a password after it has been entered. The 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 97: Hard Disk Drives

    Chapter 7: BIOS Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected (i.e., 1st Drive, 2nd Drive, 3rd Drive, etc). •...
  • Page 98: Exit Options

    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 need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating.
  • Page 99: How To Recover The Amibios Image (-The Main Bios Block)

    Note: BIOS Recovery described below is used when the main BIOS block crashes. However, when the BIOS Boot sector crashes, you will need to send the mother- board back to Supermicro for RMA repairs. Boot Sector Recovery from a USB Device This feature allows the user to recover a BIOS image using a USB device without additional utilities needed.
  • Page 100: Boot Sector Recovery From A Serial Port ("Serial Flash")

    SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Boot Sector Recovery from a Serial Port ("Serial Flash") This process, also known as "Serial Flash," allows the user to use a serial port to load a BIOS image for Boot Sector recovery. This feature is usually used for embed- ded systems that rely on a serial port for remote access and debugging.
  • Page 101 Chapter 7: BIOS 4. Power on your system and click the <Connect> button in the Hyper Terminal. The terminal screen will display the following messages. 5. Following the instructions given on the screen to update the BIOS. These instructions are also shown below. a.
  • Page 102 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual 6. Once you've completed the instructions given, a screen will display to indicate that remote fl ashing is starting and the new BIOS fi le is being uploaded. 7. To use Hyper Terminal to transfer the XModem protocol by using the "Send File"...
  • Page 103: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 104 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 105: 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. B-1 Installing Windows for a RAID System Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2003 Setup CD in the CD drive and the system will start booting up from CD.
  • Page 106 Windows XP/2003 installation. After the Windows XP/2003 OS Installation is completed, the system will automatically reboot. Insert the Supermicro Setup CD that came with your motherboard into the CD Drive during system boot, and the main screen will display.
  • Page 107 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Note: unless noted specifi cations apply to a complete system (four server- boards). Processors Eight Intel® 5500/5600 Series processors in LGA1366 sockets Note: Please refer to our website for details on supported processors. Chipset Intel 5520/ICH10R BIOS...
  • Page 108 SUPERSERVER SYS-6026TT-H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF User's Manual Serverboard 6026TT-H6RF+: X8DTT-HEF+ 6026TT-H6IBXRF: X8DTT-HIBXF+ 6026TT-H6IBQRF: X8DTT-HIBQF+ Dimensions (all): 16.64" (L) x 6.80" (W) (422.66 mm x 172.72 mm) X8DTT-HEF+/HIBXF+/HIBQF+ Chassis SC827HQ-R1400B (2U Rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 3.5 x 28.5 in. (437 x 89 x 724 mm) Weight Gross Weight: 85 lbs.
  • Page 109 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/- 3-3, CISPR 22 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 Compliant, UL or CSA Listed (USA and Canada), CE Marking (Europe) California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials:...
  • Page 110 Notes (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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