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  • Page 1 UPER ® UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ USER’S MANUAL...
  • 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 2026T-URF4+. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Manual Organization Chapter 1: Introduction The fi...
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi g- uring the serverboard. Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC219TQ-R920UBP server chas- sis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfi...
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    System Power ....................1-3 SAS/SATA Subsystem ..................1-3 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-3 Control Panel ....................1-3 Cooling System ....................1-4 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-6 Chapter 2 Server Installation 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 ..............2-10 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-1 Reset ....................... 3-1 Power ......................3-1 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-1 NIC2 ........................ 3-2 NIC1 ........................ 3-2 HDD ......................... 3-2 Power ......................
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual 5-10 Onboard Indicators ..................5-25 5-11 SATA Port Connections ................. 5-26 5-12 Installing Software ..................5-27 Supero Doctor III ................... 5-28 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Control Panel ....................6-2 System Fans ....................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    SC219TQ-R920UBP 2U server chassis and the X8DTU-LN4F+ dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the system (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the 2026T-URF4+, as listed below: •...

  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    GB of registered ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800 or 48 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM. Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory. The X8DTU-LN4F+ is a specially-designed serverboard that features Supermicro's UIO (Universal I/O) technology. UIO serverboards have a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot that can support any one of several types of UIO card types to add SAS ports, SATA ports, additional LAN ports or other additional functions to the serverboard.

  • Page 11: Graphics Controller

    Four standard size and two low-profi le add-on cards are accommodated by the SC219TQ-R920UBP chassis. UIO cards are also supported. See our web site for details (http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/UIO.cfm). See section 5-6 of this manual for details on installing add-on cards. Control Panel The chassis' control panel provides you with system monitoring and control.

  • Page 12: Cooling System

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Cooling System The SC219TQ-R920UBP has an innovative cooling design that features four 8-cm fans located in the middle section of the chassis. There is a "Fan Speed Control Mode" setting in BIOS that allows chassis fan speed to be determined by system temperature.

  • Page 13: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel IOH-36D/ICH10R Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. Processor#0 Processor#1 PORT1 PORT1 PORT0 PORT0 Gen2 x16 PORT 7,8,9,10 Gen2 x4 PORT PORT Gen2 x8 PORT CLINK ATMEL...

  • 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 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 2026T-URF4+ 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 pre-installed.

  • Page 16: Rack Precautions

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like). • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

  • Page 17: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera- ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera- ture (Tmra).

  • Page 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 2026T-URF4+ into a rack unit with the rack 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 19: The Inner Rail Extensions

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Inner Rails (Pre-installed on the chassis) Figure 2-2. Inner Rail Extensions The Inner Rail Extensions The inner rails are pre-attached and do not interfere with normal use of the chas- sis if you decide not to use a server rack. When using a rack, attach the inner rail extension to the inner rail to stabilize the chassis within the rack.

  • Page 20: Outer Rack Rails

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Figure 2-3. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the chassis in place. The SC213 comes equipped with quick-release outer rails that allow the chassis to be easily extended or removed from the rack.

  • Page 21: Attaching The Outer Rack Rails To The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-3. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Attaching the Outer Rack Rails to the Rack The outer rails attach to the rack and allow easy access to the chassis. Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Press the button to retract the outer rail extensions.
  • Page 22 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Figure 2-4. Installing into a Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack Confi rm that the inner rails (A) and rail extensions (B) are properly installed. Confi rm that the outer rails (C) and outer rail extensions (D) are correctly installed on the rack.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Securing the Chassis to the Rack...

  • Page 24: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the system 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 Disconnect the chassis from any power source.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-6. Accessing the Inside of the System 2-11...

  • Page 26: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup 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. The hard disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover.

  • Page 27: 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 hard drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi...

  • Page 28: Nic2

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take. NIC2 Indicates network activity on LAN2 when fl ashing . NIC1 Indicates network activity on LAN1 when fl ashing. Indicates IDE channel activity.

  • Page 29: Drive Carrier Leds

    Chapter 3: System Interface Power Failure When this LED fl ashes, it indicates a power failure in the power supply. Overheat/Fan Fail When this LED fl ashes it indicates a fan failure. When continuously on (not fl ashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airfl...
  • Page 30 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 31: 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 2026T-URF4+ 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 32: General Safety Precautions

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual supply cord. Disconnect both power supply cords before servicing to avoid electrical shock • 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 33: 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 34: Operating Precautions

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 2026T- URF4+ 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 35: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the X8DTU-LN4F+ serverboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter.

  • Page 36: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up.
  • Page 37 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 38: Installing The Heatsink

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Installing the Heatsink Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. Thermal Grease Remove the thin layer of protective fi lm from the copper core of the heatsink.

  • Page 39: Removing The Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink. If you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or other components. Unplug the power cord from the power supply.

  • Page 40: Connecting Cables

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfi...

  • Page 41: I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-1. Front Control Panel Header Pins (JF1) Ground x (key) x (key) Power LED 3.3V HDD LED UID Switch/Vcc NIC1 Link LED NIC1 Active LED NIC2 Link LED NIC2 Active LED OH/Fan Fail/UID LED Power Fail LED 3.3V Ground...

  • Page 42: Installing Memory

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing DIMMs Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with slot P1-DIMM1A.
  • Page 43 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Memory Population for Optimal Performance With One CPU (CPU1) Installed P1-DIMMs To Populate P1-DIMMs Branch 0 Branch 1 Branch 2 3 DIMMs P1-1A P1-2A P1-3A 6 DIMMs P1-1A P1-1B P1-2A P1-2B P1-3A P1-3B 9 DIMMs P1-1A P1-1B P1-1C...
  • Page 44 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual UDIMM Population with 5500 Processors Installed DIMM DIMMs DIMM Type (Unb.= Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM Slots per Populated Unbuffered) (any combination; Channel per Channel SR=Single Rank, DR=Dual Rank, QR=Quad Rank) Unb. DDR3 ECC/Non-ECC 800,1066,1333 SR or DR Unb.
  • Page 45 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup • 1.35V DIMMs 1.35V RDIMM Population with 5600 Processors Installed DIMM DIMMs DIMM Type Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM Slots per Populated (Reg.=Registered) (any combination; Channel per Channel SR=Single Rank, DR=Dual Rank, QR=Quad Rank) Reg.

  • Page 46: Adding Pci Cards

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Adding PCI Cards PCI Expansion Slots The X8DTU-LN4F+ has one Universal PCI slot. Riser cards installed to the system allow you to add PCI expansion cards (see below). The SC219TQ-R920UBP chas- sis can support the use of one PCI-E 2.0 x8, two PCI-E 2.0 x4 add-on cards and a UIO slot on the left side and two PCI-E 2.0 x4 add-on cards on the right side (with pre-installed riser cards).

  • Page 47: Serverboard Details

    Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. IPMI 2.0 is supported by the X8DTU-LN4F+. For more information on IPMI confi gu- ration, see the relevant links at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Warning To provide adequate power to the add-on cards installed on the serverboard, please connect the UIOP PWR connector to the power supply for these cards to work properly.

  • Page 48: X8Dtu-Ln4F+ Quick Reference

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual X8DTU-LN4F+ Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Section 5-9 C1/JI SMB to PCI-E Slots Open (Disabled) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/LAN2 Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description COM1/COM2...

  • Page 49: 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 ATX Power Connector +3.3V +3.3V The primary ATX power supply con- -12V +3.3V nector meets the SSI EPS 12V speci- fi...
  • Page 50 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual HDD LED The HDD (IDE Hard Disk Drive) LED HDD LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) connection is located on pins 13 and Pin# Defi nition 14 of JF1. Attach the IDE hard drive LED cable to display disk activity. HD Active Refer to the table on the right for pin defi...
  • Page 51 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power Fail LED Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is Pin Defi nitions (JF1) located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer Pin# Defi nition to the table on the right for pin defi ni- tions.
  • Page 52 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Front Panel USB USB Ports Pin Defi nitions (USB0/1/6) USB 2/3 USB 4/5 Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition Universal Serial Bus Ports Two Universal Serial Bus ports are located on the I/O backplane. USB0 is the bottom connector and USB1 is Ground Ground...
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power LED/Speaker Speaker Connector Pin Defi nitions On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are for Pin # Function Defi nition a power LED and pins 4-7 are for an Speaker data (red wire) external speaker. See the table on the No connection right for speaker pin defi...
  • Page 54 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual External BMC I C Connectors Two external BMC (Baseboard Man- BMC I C (IPMB1) BMC I C (JIPMB2) Pin Defi nitions agement Controller) SMBus Power Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition C) connectors are located at JIP- Pin# Defi...
  • Page 55 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup UIO Power Connector Universal I/O Power Pin Defi nitions A Universal I/O (UIO) power connec- Pins# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition tor is located next to the UID button. +3.3V Connect this connector to the power +3.3V supply to provide adequate power to +3.3V...
  • Page 56 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Pin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition LPC Clock Trusted Platform Module Header LPC FRAME# A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) LPC Reset# +5V (X) header (JTPM) is located next to LAD3 LAD2 the COM2 connection.

  • Page 57: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 Jumper connector.

  • Page 58: Super Server 2026T-Urf4+ User's Manual

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable LAN Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 Jumper Settings and/or JPL2 to enable or disable the Jumper Setting Defi nition LAN1 and LAN2 onboard Ethernet Pins 1-2 Enabled (RJ45) ports, respectively. See the Pins 2-3 Disabled table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 59: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Onboard Indicators LAN LEDs Link LED Activity LED The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each Gigabit LAN port, one LED indicates LAN LED activity when blinking while the other Connection Speed Indicator LED may be green, amber or off to LED Color...

  • Page 60: 5-11 Sata Port Connections

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual LE11 The rear UID LED is located at LE11 UID LED on the backplane. This LED is used Color/State OS Status in conjunction with the rear UID Blue: On Windows OS Unit Identifi ed switch to provide easy identifi cation Blue: Linux OS Unit Identifi...

  • Page 61: 5-12 Installing Software

    5-12 Installing Software After the hardware has been installed, you should fi rst install the operating system and then the drivers. The necessary drivers are all included on the Supermicro CDs that came packaged with your serverboard. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme fi...

  • Page 62: Supero Doctor Iii

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your serverboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 63 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at: ftp:// ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/SDIII_User_Guide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend Supero Doctor II.
  • Page 64 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Notes 5-30...

  • Page 65: 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 SC219 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the next step.

  • Page 66: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views Slim DVD-ROM Control Panel SATA Drive Bays (4) Control Panel Power Supplies IPMI LAN USB Ports PCI Expansion Slots (w/riser card) Mouse/Keyboard Ports COM1 Port VGA Port Ethernet Ports Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provide you with system status indications.

  • Page 67: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans Four 8-cm hot-swap fans provide the cooling for the 2026T-URF4+. These fans are located on the front side of the fan bracket. In addition, three optional fans may be placed on the rear side of the fan bracket for cooling redundancy. An air shroud is also included to concentrate the air fl...
  • Page 68 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Figure 6-3. Installing a Front System Fan Figure 6-4. Installing a Rear System Fan...

  • Page 69: Air Shroud

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Air Shroud Figure 6-5. Installing the Air Shroud Air shrouds concentrate airfl ow to maximize fan effi ciency. The SC219 chassis air shroud does not require screws for installation. Installing the Air Shroud Lay the chassis on a fl at, stable surface and remove the chassis cover. Ensure that the motherboard, CPU, heatsink and memory are all properly installed.

  • Page 70: Hard Drive Installation

    Note: Your operating system must have RAID support to enable the hot-plug ca- pability of the hard drives. Warning! Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro Web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/ storage.cfm...
  • Page 71 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-6. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier Figure 6-7. Removing Hard Drive Tray...

  • Page 72: Hard Drive Backplane

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Hard Drive Backplane The hard drives plug into a backplane that provides power and drive ID. 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 drives.

  • Page 73: 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. The power supply units have a hot-swap capability, meaning you can replace the failed unit without powering down the system.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Figure 6-8. Removing the Power Supply Release Tab 6-10...

  • Page 75: 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 76: 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 77 Chapter 7: BIOS System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys- tem Date using the arrow keys. Key in new values through the keyboard and press <Enter>.

  • Page 78: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ 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 feature will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot.

  • Page 79: 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 80 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to use the feature of Clock Spectrum, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. 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 81 Chapter 7: BIOS Simultaneous Multi-Threading (Available when supported by the CPU) Set to Enabled to use the Simultaneous Multi-Threading Technology, which will result in increased CPU performance. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Active Processor Cores Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All, 1 and 2.

  • Page 82: Advanced Chipset Control

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Advanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below: CPU Bridge Confi guration This feature allows the user to confi gure CPU Bridge settings. The items included in the submenu are listed below. •...
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS Memory Mode The options are Independent, Channel Mirror, and Lockstep. Independent - All DIMMs are available to the operating system. Channel Mirror - The motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for redundancy. Lockstep - The motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel.
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Intel I/OAT The Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology) signifi cantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements, freeing resources for more other tasks. The options are Disabled and Enabled. DCA Technology (Available when Intel I/OAT is enabled) Select Enabled to use Intel's DCA (Direct Cache Access) Technology to enhance data transfer effi...
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS USB Functions This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be en- abled. The Options are: Disabled, 2 USB ports, 4 USB ports, 6 USB ports, 8 Ports, 10 Ports and 12 USB ports. USB 2.0 Controller (Available when the item: USB Functions is disabled) This item indicates if the onboard USB 2.0 controller is activated.
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual ICH AHCI Codebase (Available when the option-AHCI is selected.) Use this feature to select the AHCI Codebase for the ICH South Bridge. The options are BIOS Native Module and Intel AHCI ROM. SATA#2 Confi guration (Available when the option-IDE is selected.) Selecting Enhanced will set SATA#2 to native SATA mode.
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MB/s.
  • Page 88 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Select UDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 33.3 MB/s. Select UDMA3 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 44.4 MB/s.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS SXB1 PCI-E 2.0 x16/x8 Option ROM/SXB3 PCI-E 2.0 x8 Option ROM/SXB2 PCI-E 2.0 x8/x4 Option ROM/SXB2 PCI-E 2.0 x4 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable PCI-E slots indicated above. It can also enable Option ROMs specifi ed to boot computer using a network interface from these slots. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 90: Hardware Health Monitor

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual 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 above.
  • Page 91 ‘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 92 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual seeing a temperature reading (i.e., 25 C). 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’.
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: BIOS Select "Balanced/BL" for the onboard fans to run at a speed that will balance the needs between system cooling and power saving. The BL setting is recommended for regular systems with normal hardware confi gurations. Select "Energy Saving/ES" for best power effi...

  • Page 94: Trusted Computing

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual NUMA Support Select Enabled to use the feature of Non-Uniform Memory Access to improve CPU performance. The options are Disabled, Enabled and NUMA for SLES 11. WHEA Support Select Enabled to enable Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support which will provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors on Windows platforms in order to reduce system crashes due to hardware errors and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring.
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: BIOS TPM Owner Status This item displays the status of TPM Ownership. IPMI Confi guration Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole.
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual • Event Data. Clear BMC System Event Log Clear BMC System Log now Select OK and press the <Enter> key to clear the BMC system log immediately. Select Cancel to keep the BMC System log. The options are OK and Cancel. Caution: Any cleared information is unrecoverable.
  • Page 97 Chapter 7: BIOS Gateway Address (When IP Address Source is set to 'Static') The BIOS will automatically enter the Gateway address of this machine; however it may be overwritten. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Mac Address (When IP Address Source is set to 'Static') The BIOS will automatically enter the Mac address of this machine;...

  • Page 98: Security Settings

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ 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 99: Boot Confi Guration

    Chapter 7: BIOS Clear User Password (Available only when User Password has been set) This item allows you to clear a user password after it has been entered. 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.

  • Page 100: Exit Options

    UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual • 1st Drive - [RAID: XXXXXXXXX] Retry Boot Devices Select Enabled to enable Retry Boot Devices support to allow the system to attempt to boot from a specifi c boot device after a boot failure. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 101 Chapter 7: BIOS 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 102 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Notes 7-28...

  • 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 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 105: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    Appendix B: System Specifi cations Appendix B System Specifi cations Processors Single or dual Intel® 5500/5600 Series processors in LGA1366 sockets Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel 5520/ICH10R chipset BIOS 32 Mb AMI®...
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 2026T-URF4+ User's Manual Chassis SC219TQ-R920UBP (1U rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 3.5 x 26.93 in. (437 x 89 x 684 mm) Weight Gross Weight: 38.5 lbs. (17.5 kg.) System Cooling Four 8-cm high-performance fans (FAN-0086L4) System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100 - 240V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 13 - 4A max Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz...
  • Page 107 Appendix B: System Specifi cations 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: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells.
  • Page 108 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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