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  • Page 1 UPER ® uper orkstation 7047A-73 7047A-T USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Manual Revision 1.0 Release Date: March 13, 2012 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any part of this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    SuperWorkstation 7047A- 73/7047A-T. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T is a high-end system based on the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ tower/4U rackmount chassis and the X9DA7 (7047A-73) or X9DAi (7047A-T) serverboard.
  • Page 4 7047A-73/7047A-T 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 SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DA7/X9DAi serverboard, includ- ing the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 Onboard SAS (7047A-73 only) ............... 1-2 SATA ......................1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-2 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................1-3 Chassis Features .................... 1-3 System Power ....................1-3 SAS Subsystem ....................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-1 Power ......................3-1 Reset ....................... 3-1 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-2 Power ......................3-2 HDD ......................... 3-2 NIC1 ........................ 3-2 NIC2 ........................ 3-2 Overheat/Fan Fail ................... 3-2 Power Fail .......................
  • Page 8 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings .................... 5-25 5-11 Onboard Indicators ..................5-28 5-12 SAS and SATA Ports ................... 5-29 5-13 Installing Software ..................5-30 SuperDoctor III ....................5-31 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions .....................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The 7047A-73/7047A-T is a high-end workstation comprised of two main sub- systems: the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ tower/4U chassis and the X9DA7/X9DAi dual Intel® Xeon® processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T lies the X9DA7/X9DAi, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel® C600 chipset. Below are the main features of the X9DA7/X9DAi. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

  • Page 11: Onboard Controllers/Ports

    SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chassis. System Power The 7047A-73/7047A-T features a single 1200W power supply. This power supply unit has been designed to operate at a low noise level to make it ideal for use in a workstation environment.
  • Page 12 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Figure 1-1. Intel C600 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. #1-4 #2-4 #1-3 #2-3 #1-2 #2-2 #1-1 LGA 2011-R LGA 2011-R #2-1 8 SNB CORE...

  • Page 13: Contacting Supermicro

    Chapter 1: Introduction Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
  • Page 14 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation

    The 7047A-73/7047A-T may be employed either as a tower or mounted in a rack as a 4U rackmount chassis. If using it as a tower unit, please read the Server Precau- tions in the next section before using the system for the fi...

  • Page 16: Choosing A Setup Location

    7047A-73/7047A-T 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: 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

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the system into a rack unit. Rack installation requires the use of the optional rackmount kit. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.

  • Page 19: Installing The Chassis Rails

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Chassis Rails You will need to remove the top cover and the feet to add rack rails to the chassis. First, remove the top and right covers (top and left covers when standing as a tower chassis) by fi...

  • Page 20: Installing The Rack Rails

    Figure 2-3. Installing the Rails to the Chassis Installing the Rack Rails Determine where you want to place the SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T in the rack. (See Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fi xed rack rail/ sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack.

  • Page 21: Installing The System Into The Rack

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the System into the Rack You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the system into the rack. You should have two brackets in the rack mount kit.
  • Page 22 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 System Interface

    System Interface Overview The control panel on the 7047A-73/7047A-T has several LEDs and two buttons. There are also two LEDs on each hard drive carrier. These LEDs keep you con- stantly informed of the overall status of the system and the activity and health of specifi...

  • Page 24: Control Panel Leds

    Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply. This LED should normally be on when the system is operating. This LED indicates SAS (on the 7047A-73 only) or SATA drive activity when fl ashing. NIC1 Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing.

  • Page 25: Power Fail

    Chapter 3: System Interface airfl ow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5).
  • Page 26 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 27: Chapter 4 System Safety

    System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T 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

    Contact technical support for details and support. General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: • Keep the area around the SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T clean and free of clutter. • The 7047A-73/7047A-T weighs approximately 64 lbs (29.1 kg.) when fully loaded.

  • 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

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the system is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • 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 X9DA7/X9DAi 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

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis- charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Serverboard Installation This section explains the fi rst step of physically mounting the X9DA7/X9DAi into the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chassis.

  • Page 33: Connecting Cables

    (make sure the red wires connect to the pin 1 locations). The following data cables (with their locations noted) should be connected. (See the layout on page 5-9 for connector locations.) • SAS drive data cables (SAS0 ~ SAS7, 7047A-73 only) • SATA drive data cables (I-SATA0 ~ I-SATA5; 7047A-T only) •...

  • Page 34: I/O Ports

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Ground x (Key) x (Key) Power On LED HDD LED NIC1 LED NIC2 LED OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail LED Ground Reset (Button) Ground Power (Button) I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.

  • Page 35: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: • Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- moving or changing any hardware components.
  • Page 36 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st' fully retracted, gently push down on the 'Open 1st' lever to open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open it completely. Gently push 4. Using your thumb and the index...
  • Page 37 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Warning: You can only install the CPU to the socket in one direction. Make sure that the CPU is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU.

  • Page 38: Installing A Cpu Heatsink

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Installing a CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the serverboard and the heatsink bracket underneath.

  • Page 39: 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 uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.

  • Page 40: Installing Memory Modules

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Installing Memory Modules 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. Press down the release tabs Installing & Removing DIMMs 1.

  • Page 41: Memory Support

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Memory Support The X9DA7/X9DAi supports up to 512 GB of registered/unbuffered load reducing ECC DDR3-1600/1333/1066/833 memory in 16 DIMM slots. For the latest memory updates, please refer to the product page on the Supermicro website. Order of Populating DIMM Slots For memory to work properly, follow the table below for the correct order of populat- ing the DIMM slots.
  • Page 42 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by DIMM & Data Per DIMM (Note 1) Slot Per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Width Channel (DPC) (Notes 2, 3, 4) 2 Slots Per Channel...
  • Page 43 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage DIMM & Data Per DIMM (Note 2) Validated by Slot Per Width (Note 1) Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) (Notes 3, 4, 5, 6) 2 Slots Per Channel 1DPC/2DPC 1.35V...
  • Page 44 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 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 45: Adding Pci Add-On Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Adding PCI Add-On Cards The 7047A-73/7047A-T can accommodate standard size add-on cards populated in all slots on the X9DA7/X9DAi serverboard. Installing an Add-on Card 1. Begin by removing the PCI slot shield for the slot you wish to populate.

  • Page 46: Serverboard Details

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. X9DA7/X9DAi Layout P2 DIMMG1 JI2C1 P2 DIMMG2 JPWR1 JPWR2 FAN1 P2 DIMMH1 P1 DIMMA1 P2 DIMMH2 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMB2 FAN6 (CPU1Fan) CPU2 CPU1 P2 DIMMF2 Audio P2 DIMMF1...

  • Page 47: X9Da7/X9Dai Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X9DA7/X9DAi Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Section 5-10 SMBus En/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPI1 IEEE1394a En/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/2 GLAN1/GLAN2 En/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME1 ME Recovery Pins 2-3 (Normal) JPP0 JTAG Scan Pins 2-3 (CPU 1 only)
  • Page 48 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Connector Description JSPDIF_Out SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) Out Header JTPM1 TPM (Trusted Platform Module)/Port 80 JWF1 SATA DOM (Device On Module) Power Connector LAN1/2 Gbit Ethernet Ports 1/2 SAS 0~3, 4~7 Serial Attached SCSI Ports 0~3, 4~7 (SAS 4~7 for X9DA7...

  • Page 49: Connector Defi Nitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connector Defi nitions Main ATX Power Connector Pin Defi nitions (JPW3) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Main ATX Power Supply +3.3V +3.3V Connector -12V +3.3V The main power supply connector (J22) meets the SSI EPS 12V speci- PS_ON fi...
  • Page 50 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) OH/Fan Fail LED OH/Fan Fail Indicator Pin Defi nitions (JF1) Status Connect an LED to pins 7 and 8 of Pin# Defi nition State Defi nition JF1 to provide advanced warning of Normal chassis overheating or fan failure.
  • Page 51 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Fan Headers The X9DA7/X9DAi has eight fan headers, all of which are 4-pin fans. Fan Header However, pins 1-3 of the fan headers Pin Defi nitions (FAN1-8) are backward compatible with the Pin# Defi nition traditional 3-pin fans.
  • Page 52 7047A-73/7047A-T 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 JTPM1 to provide LCLK TPM support and Port 80 connection.
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SGPIO Header SGPIO Header Pin Defi nitions Two SGPIO (Serial General Purpose Pin# Defi nition Defi nition Input/Output) headers are designated T-SGPIO1 and SGPIO2. These head- Ground Data ers are used to communicate with Load Ground the system's enclosure management Clock...
  • Page 54 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual SPDIF_In/SPDIF_Out Headers The SPDIF In (JSPDIF_In) and SP- SPDIF_In SPDIF_Out DIF Out (JSPDIF_Out) headers are Pin Defi nitions Pin Defi nitions located next to the LAN controller Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nition on the serverboard. Place a cap on...

  • Page 55: 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 Connector to choose between optional settings. Pins Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the con- nector.
  • Page 56 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual GLAN Enable/Disable GLAN Change the setting of jumper JPL1 or Jumper Settings JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1 Jumper Setting Defi nition and LAN2 Ethernet ports, respectively. Enabled (default) See the table on the right for jumper Disabled settings.
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Manufacture Mode Jumper JPME1 allows the user to fl ash the system fi rmware from a host ME Mode Select Jumper Settings server to modify system settings. Jumper Setting Defi nition Close this jumper to bypass SPI fl ash Pins 1-2 Manufacture Mode security, and force ME into recovery...

  • Page 58: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/2 LEDs LAN1/2 LED The Ethernet ports (located beside (Connection Speed Indicator) the VGA port) have two LEDs. On LED Color Defi nition each port, one LED indicates activity No Connection or 10 Mb/s...

  • Page 59: 5-12 Sas And Sata Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-12 SAS and SATA Ports SATA Ports Two SATA3 Ports (I-SATA0/1), col- SATA Port Pin Defi nitions ored in white, and four SATA2 Ports Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition (I - SATA 2~ 5) are loc ated on the Ground serverboard.

  • Page 60: 5-13 Installing Software

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 5-13 Installing Software After the hardware has been installed, you should fi rst install the operating system and then the drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your serverboard.
  • Page 61 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup SuperDoctor III ® The SuperDoctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CD-ROM that came with your serverboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.

  • Page 62: Superdoctor Iii

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User's Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we recommend using SuperDoctor II. 5-32...

  • Page 63: 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 SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chassis. Following the component instal- lation steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.
  • Page 64 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Main Power System Reset USB Ports 5.25" Drive Bays (2) 8 SAS/SATA Drive Bays (behind locking bezel)

  • Page 65: Front Control Panel

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Front Control Panel The front control panel must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard 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 serverboard (making sure the red wire plugs into pin 1) to the appropriate comnnector on the front control panel PCB (printed circuit board).

  • Page 66: System Fans

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual System Fans Two 8-cm PWM chassis fans provide air intake while one 9-cm PWM exhaust fan expels hot air from the chassis. All are low-noise fans that result in "Whisper-Quiet" operation (~28 dB). The fans should be connected to headers on the serverboard (see Chapter 5).
  • Page 67 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-3. Removing a Chassis Fan...

  • Page 68: Drive Bay Installation

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Drive Bay Installation A total of six SAS or SATA drives may be housed in the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chas- sis. The drive IDs are preconfi gured as 0 through 7 in order from bottom to top (or from left to right if rackmounted).

  • Page 69: Sas/Sata Backplane

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-4. Removing a SAS/SATA Drive Carrier Figure 6-5. Mounting a SAS/SATA Drive in a Carrier Important! Use extreme caution when working around the SAS/SATA back- plane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the airfl...

  • Page 70: Installing Components In The 5.25" Drive Bays

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays The 7047A-73/7047A-T has two 5.25" drive bays. Components such as an extra fl oppy drive or DVD/CD-ROM drives can be installed into these 5.25" drive bays. Removing the Empty Drive Bay 1.

  • Page 71: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The SuperWorkstation 7047A-73/7047A-T has a single 1200 watt power supply. This power unit is equipped with low-noise technology, making the system ideal for workstation environments. The power supply has an auto-switching capability that enable it to automatically sense and operate with 100 or 240 volt inputs.
  • Page 72 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Notes 6-10...

  • Page 73: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DA7/X9DAi. It also provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup utility screens, press the <Del>...

  • Page 74: Starting The Setup Utility

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Re- covery User Guide posted @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <F2> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 75: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    Chapter 7: BIOS System Time This item displays the system time in HH:MM:SS format (e.g. 15:32:52). Supermicro X9DA7 SMC Version This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system. SMC Build Date This item displays the date that the BIOS Setup utility was built. Memory Information Total Memory This displays the amount of memory that is available in the system.
  • Page 76 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual AddOn ROM Display Mode Use this item to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to use the current AddOn ROM Display setting. Select Force BIOS to use the Option ROM display mode set by the system BIOS. The options are Force BIOS and Keep Current.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS Select Enabled to support the Low-power Compliance Mode for Energy-using Products (EuP). The options are Enable and Disable. CPU Confi guration This submenu displays the information of the CPU as detected by the BIOS. It also allows the user to confi guration CPU settings. ...
  • Page 78 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual 64-bit This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 0 supports 64-bit technology. Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to enable Clock Spectrum support, which will allow the BIOS to moni- tor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed.
  • Page 79 Chapter 7: BIOS L1 Data Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU) Select Enabled to enable Level 1 data prefetch support to enhance system perfor- mance. For DP/MP servers, enable or disable this feature for system enhancement based on the specifi cations of the application running in the system at the time. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 80: North Bridge

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Recommended Short Duration Power This item displays the short duration power settings recommended by the manufacturer. Short Duration Power Limit This item displays the time period during which short duration power is main- tained. Chipset Confi guration North Bridge...
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS Port 1A Link Speed Select GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 1A. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 support for Port 1A. Select GEN3 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 3 support for Port 1A. The options are GEN1, GEN2, and GEN3.
  • Page 82 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual QPI Link Frequency Select Use this feature to select the desired QPI frequency. The options are Auto, 6.4 GT/s, 7.2 GT/s, and 8.0 GT/s. DIMM Confi guration Current Memory Mode This item displays the current memory mode.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS Rank Interleaving This feature allows the user to select a rank memory interleaving method. The options are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 4, Way, and 8 Way. Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor (the original source).
  • Page 84 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual South Bridge Confi guration This feature allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Intel PCH chip. PCH Information This feature displays the following PCH information. Name: This item displays the name of the PCH chip.
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Azalia Internal HDMI Decode Select Enabled to enable support for Azalia High Defi nition Muliti-Media Interface Decode. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA Confi guration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE or SATA devices and displays the following items.
  • Page 86 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual RAID Mode The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected: PCH RAID CodeBase Select Intel or LSI to specify the code base to be used for RAID support. The options are Intel and LSI.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS PERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate an SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event.

  • Page 88: Serial Port Console Redirection

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Serial Port Console Redirection • COM 1/COM 2 These two submenus allow the user to confi gure the following Console Redirection settings for a COM Port specifi ed by the user. Console Redirection Select Enabled to use a COM Port selected by the user for Console Redirection.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2. Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the fl...

  • Page 90: Acpi Setting

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual CPU 1 Temperature/CPU 2 Temperature The CPU Temperature feature will display the CPU temperature status as detected by the BIOS: Low - This level is considered as the 'normal' operating state. The CPU temperature is well below the CPU 'Temperature Tolerance'. The motherboard fans and CPU will run normally as confi...
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS High Precision Event Timer Select Enabled to activate HPET, which produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback, and reducing the dependency on other time- stamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU.

  • Page 92: Event Logs

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual • ME BIOS Interface Version • ME Version iSCSI: This item displays the following iSCSI information: iSCSI Initiation Name: This item displays the name of the iSCSI Initiator, which is a unique name used in the world.
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: BIOS Memory Correctable Error Threshold This feature allows the user to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The default setting is 10. PCI Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support error event logging for PCI slots. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 94: Boot

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual • Severity View System Event Log This item allows the user to view the event in the system event log. Select this item and press <Enter> to view the status of an event in the log.

  • Page 95: Security

    Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 This item allows the user to select the fi rst boot drive. Select a LAN device to boot the system from the network connection. Select UEFI to boot the system from the UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell. The options are LAN Device, UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell, and Disabled.

  • Page 96: Save & Exit

    7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3-character to 8-character long. User Password Use this feature to set a User Password which is required to log into the system and to enter the BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 97 Chapter 7: BIOS ing, click Yes to quit BIOS without saving the changes, or click No to quit the BIOS and save changes. Save Options Save Changes Select this option and press <Enter> to save all changes you've done so far and return to the AMI BIOS utility Program.
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  • Page 99: 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 at each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot.
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  • Page 101: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    Supports the use of six standard size PCI add-on cards: three PCI-E 3.0 x16, two PCI-E 3.0 x8 and one PCI-E 3.0 x4 slots. Serverboard X9DA7 (7047A-73) or X9DAi (7047A-T) (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions: 12" x 13" (305 x 330 mm)
  • Page 102 7047A-73/7047A-T User's Manual Chassis SC743TQ-1200B-SQ Form Factor: tower/4U rackmount Dimensions (as tower): (WxHxD) 7 x 17.2 x 25.5 in. (178 x 437 x 648 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 64 lbs. (29.1 kg.) System Cooling Two (2) 8-cm low-noise chassis fans...
  • Page 103 Appendix B: System Specifi cations Notes...
  • Page 104 7047A-73/7047A-T 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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