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  • Page 1 ® UPER uper orkstation 7037A-I USER’S MANUAL 1.0a...
  • Page 2 Manual Revision 1.0a Release Date: July 16, 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

    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 SuperWorkstation 7037A-I. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperWorkstation 7037A-I is a high-end system based on the SC732D4F-903B tower/4U rackmount chassis and the X9DAi serverboard.
  • Page 4 uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DAi serverboard, including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the serverboard.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 SATA ......................1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-2 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................1-2 Chassis Features .................... 1-3 System Power ....................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ................5-1 Precautions ..................... 5-1 Unpacking ....................... 5-2 Serverboard Installation .................. 5-2 Connecting Cables ..................5-3 Connecting Data Cables ................. 5-3 Connecting Power Cables ................5-3 Connecting the Control Panel ................. 5-3 I/O Ports ......................
  • Page 8 uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction ...................... 7-1 Starting BIOS Setup Utility ................7-1 How To Change the Confi guration Data ............7-1 Starting the Setup Utility ................. 7-2 Main Setup ...................... 7-2 Advanced Setup Confi gurations..............7-3 Event Logs ....................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The 7037A-I is a high-end workstation comprised of two main subsystems: the SC732D4F-903B tower/4U chassis and the X9DAi dual Intel® Xeon® processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi...

  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperWorkstation 7037A-I lies the X9DAi, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel® C600 chipset. Below are the main features of the X9DAi. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset). Processors The X9DAi supports single or dual Intel E5-2600 processors in LGA 2011 sockets.

  • Page 11: Chassis Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chassis Features The SC732D4F-903B is mid-tower chassis. The following is a general outline of the main features of the chassis. System Power The 7037A-I features a single 900W 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 uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 8 SNB CORE 8GT/s DDR-III...

  • 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.
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  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperWorkstation 7037A-I 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 processor and memory preinstalled.

  • Page 16: Accessing The Inside Of The System

    uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual • To maintain proper cooling, always keep all chassis panels closed and all SATA carriers installed when not being serviced. Accessing the Inside of the System You may need to access the system periodically to perform maintenance or install components such as hard drives.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview The control panel on the 7037A-I has several LEDs and a power button. There are also two LEDs on each hard drive carrier. These LEDs keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system and the activity and health of specifi c components. Control Panel Button A single push-button is located on the front of the chassis.

  • Page 18: Control Panel Leds

    uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual NIC LED HDD LED OH LED Power Button Audio 2x IEEE 1394a 2x USB 2.0 2x USB 3.0 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC732 chassis has three LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system.

  • Page 19: Overheat/Fan Fail

    Chapter 3: System Interface Overheat/Fan Fail When this LED fl ashes, it indicates a chassis fan failure. When on continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the 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.
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  • Page 21: 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 SuperWorkstation 7037A-I 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 22: General Safety Precautions

    uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual • Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recom- mended by the manufacturer (CR2032).

  • Page 23: 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 24: Operating Precautions

    uper orkstation 7037A-I 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. Figure 4-1.

  • Page 25: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the 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 reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference.

  • Page 26: Unpacking

    uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 X9DAi into the SC743TQ-1200B-SQ chassis.

  • Page 27: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connecting Cables Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the fl...

  • Page 28: I/O Ports

    uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 29: 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 30 uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 down to pop the load plate fi...
  • Page 31 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 32: Installing A Cpu Heatsink

    uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual Installing a CPU Heatsink Note: heatsinks are optional parts. 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 33: 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 34: Installing Memory Modules

    uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 35: Memory Support

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Memory Support The X9DAi supports up to 512 GB of registered/unbuffered load reducing ECC DDR3 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 36 uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 1DPC 2DPC 1.35V...
  • Page 37 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 38 uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 39: Adding Pci Add-On Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Adding PCI Add-On Cards The 7037A-I can accommodate standard size add-on cards populated in all slots on the X9DAi serverboard. Installing an Add-on Card 1. Begin by removing the PCI slot shield for the slot you wish to populate. 2.

  • Page 40: Serverboard Details

    uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. X9DAi Layout P2 DIMMG1 JPI2C1 P2 DIMMG2 JPWR1 JPWR2 FAN1 P2 DIMMH1 P1 DIMMA1 P2 DIMMH2 P1 DIMMA2 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMB2 FAN6 (CPU1Fan) CPU2 CPU1 P2 DIMMF2 FP Audio P2 DIMMF1 FAN2 Header P2 DIMME2...

  • Page 41: X9Dai Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 42 uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 Onboard Buzzer (Internal Speaker) STBY1 Standby Power Header T-SGPIO 1/2 Serial-Link General_Purpose IO Headers USB 2.0 0/1/2/3...

  • Page 43: 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 44 uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 45 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Fan Headers The X9DAi has eight fan headers, all of which are 4-pin fans. However, pins Fan Header 1-3 of the fan headers are backward Pin Defi nitions (FAN1-8) compatible with the traditional 3-pin Pin# Defi...
  • Page 46 uper orkstation 7037A-I 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. LFRAME# <(KEY)>...
  • Page 47 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 48 uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 S/PDIF_In S/PDIF_Out each header for audio support.

  • Page 49: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used Connector to choose between optional settings. Pins Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the con- nector.
  • Page 50 uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 51 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 52: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 while the other LED may be green, Green 100 Mb/s...

  • Page 53: 5-13 Installing Software

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme fi...
  • Page 54 uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual 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 55: Superdoctor Iii

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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. 5-31...
  • Page 56 uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual Notes 5-32...

  • Page 57: 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 SC732D4F-903B chassis. Following the component installation steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.

  • Page 58: Accessing The Inside Of The System

    uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual Accessing the Inside of the System Figure 6-1. Removing the Chassis Side Covers The SC732 features two removable side covers, allowing easy access to the chas- sis interior. Removing the Side Covers 1. Disconnect the chassis from any power souce. 2.

  • Page 59: Rotating The Hard Drive Cage

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Rotating the Hard Drive Cage Release Tab (A) HDD Cage (B) Figure 6-2. Rotating the Hard Drive Cage In order to access and install components in the chassis interior, it is necessary to rotate the hard drive cage (B). This will provide suffi cient room to install and confi...

  • Page 60: Removing And Installing 3.5" Hard Drives

    uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual Removing and Installing 3.5" Hard Drives Release Tabs Figure 6-3. Removing a Hard Drive Carrier from the Hard Drive Cage The SC732 chassis must be powered-down before hard drives can be removed from the hard drive carriers. Removing and Installing 3.5"...
  • Page 61 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-4. Removing a 3.5" Hard Drive from a Hard Drive Carrier 6. If a hard drive is already present, remove it by carefully pulling the sides of the hard drive carrier outward. 7. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive carrier. Warning: Only enterprise level HDDs are recommended for use in this chassis.
  • Page 62 uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual Optional Screw Figure 6-5. Installing a Hard Drive Carrier into the Hard Drive Cage...

  • Page 63: Removing And Installing 2.5" Hard Drives

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing and Installing 2.5" Hard Drives Thumb Screw Figure 6-6. Removing a 2.5" Hard Drive The SC732 chassis must be powered-down before hard drives can be removed from the hard drive carriers. Removing and Installing 2.5" Hard Drives 1.
  • Page 64 uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual Figure 6-7. Installing 2.5" Hard Drives 5. If a hard drive is already present, remove it by carefully pulling the sides of the hard drive carrier outward. 6. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive carrier. 7.

  • Page 65: Installing A 3.5" Device

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing a 3.5" Device The SC732D chassis has one 3.5" device slot, which supports an optional device, such as an all-in-one card reader. Installing a 3.5" Device 1. Remove the front bezel from the chassis by lifting it upwards from the bottom, and pulling off the front of the chassis.

  • Page 66: Installing System Fans

    uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual Installing System Fans Figure 6-9. Installing the Rear Exhaust Fan Installing the Rear Exhaust Fan 1. Disconnect all power to the chassis. 2. Insert the four rubber pins through mounting holes in the rear of the chassis and through the mounting holes in the rear fan.
  • Page 67 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-10. Installing the Front Cooling Fan (Optional) Installing the Front Cooling Fan (Optional) 1. Disconnect all power to the chassis. 2. Insert the four rubber pins through the front fan bracket and into the mounting holes in the front fan.

  • Page 68: Installing The Front Bezel

    uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual Installing the Front Bezel Front Bezel Installation 1. Insert the tabs on the front bezel into the mounting holse on the front of the chassis. 2. Ensure that the cover fi ts snugly. This completes the installation of basic components in the SC732 chassis Figure 6-11.

  • Page 69: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The SC732 chassis includes a 900 Watt power supply. In the unlikely event that it becomes necessary to replace the power supply, follow the instructions below. Power Supply Figure 6-12. Removing the Power Supply Changing the Power Supply 1.
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  • Page 71: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DA6/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 72: Starting The Setup Utility

    uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 73: 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 X9DA6 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 74 uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 75 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. Socket 0 CPU Information/Socket 1 CPU Information This submenu displays the following information regarding the CPU installed in Socket 0 and (or) Socket 1 as detected by the BIOS.
  • Page 76 uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 77 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 78: North Bridge

    uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 This feature allows the user to confi...
  • Page 79 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 80 uper orkstation 7037A-I 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. Current Memory Speed This item displays the current memory speed.
  • Page 81 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 82 uper orkstation 7037A-I 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. Stepping: This item displays the status of the PCH stepping.
  • Page 83 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 84 uper orkstation 7037A-I 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. Port 0~5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plug support for the particular port.
  • Page 85 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 86: Serial Port Console Redirection

    uper orkstation 7037A-I 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. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 87 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 88: Acpi Setting

    uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 89 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 90: Event Logs

    uper orkstation 7037A-I 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. Event Logs Use this feature to confi...
  • Page 91 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 92: Boot

    uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 93: 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 94: Save & Exit

    uper orkstation 7037A-I 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 95 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 97: 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 99 Appendix B: System Specifi cations Appendix B System Specifi cations Processors Two Intel E5-2600 processors in LGA 2011 sockets Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel C600 BIOS 8 Mb AMI SPI Flash EEPROM Memory Capacity Sixteen DIMM sockets supporting up to 512 GB of registered/unbuffered ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800 LRDIMMs...
  • Page 100 uper orkstation 7037A-I User's Manual Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 39 lbs (17.7 kg.) System Cooling One 12-cm low-noise exhaust fan One 12-cm low-noise cooling fan (optional) System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC Rated Input Current: 6A (115V) to 10A (240V) Rated Input Frequency: 50-60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power: 900W (Part# PWS-903-PQ)
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  • Page 102 uper orkstation 7037A-I 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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