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  • Page 1 UPER ® SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF 7046GT-TRF TC4 7046GT-TRF-FC405 7046GT-TRF-FC407 USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0d...
  • Page 2 The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    7046GT-TRF series server. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 7046GT-TRF series server is based on the SC747TQ-R1400B 4U/Tower rackmount server chassis and the Super X8DTG-QF serverboard. Please refer to our web site for an up-to-date list of supported operating systems, processors and memory.
  • Page 4 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series 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 system. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DTG-QF serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 Serial ATA ....................... 1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-2 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................1-3 IPMI ......................... 1-3 Other Features ....................
  • Page 7 Installing Double-Width Graphics Cards ............5-16 Serverboard Details ..................5-18 Connector Defi nitions ................... 5-20 Jumper Settings .................... 5-28 USB Wake-Up ....................5-30 5-10 Onboard Indicators ..................5-31 5-11 SATA Ports ....................5-32 5-12 Installing Software ..................5-33 Supero Doctor III ................... 5-34...
  • Page 8 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-2 Precautions ..................... 6-2 Control Panel ....................6-2 System Cooling ....................6-3 System Fan Failure ..................6-3 Replacing System Fans .................. 6-3 Power Supply ....................6-5 Power Supply Failure ..................6-5 Replacing the Power Supply ................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes BIOS Error Beep Codes ................. A-1 Appendix B Installing Windows Installing Windows for a RAID System ............B-1 Installing Windows for a Non-RAID System ........... B-2 Appendix C System Specifi cations...
  • Page 10 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 7046GT-TRF series is a supercomputing server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC747TQ-R1400B 4U/Tower server chassis and the X8DTG-QF dual Intel Xeon processor 5500 series 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).

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    One (1) Supermicro CD containing drivers and utilities Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 7046GT-TRF series lies the X8DTG-QF, a dual processor serverboard based on the Intel 5520 (IOH-36D) chipset. Below are the main features of the X8DTG-QF. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

  • Page 13: Onboard Controllers/Ports

    fi rmware control, Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Fan Control, power-up mode control for recovery from AC power loss, main switch override mechanism, ACPI Power Management, system resource alert via Supero Doctor III, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

  • Page 14: Hard Drive/Drive Bays

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Hard Drive/Drive Bays The SC747 Chassis features eight slots for SAS/SATA drives. These drives are hot -swappable. Once set up correctly, these drives can be removed without powering down the server. Each SC747 Chassis provides three 5.25” peripheral drive bays for fl oppy drives,...

  • Page 15: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel 5520 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. #1-6 #0-6 #1-5 #0-5 #1-4 #0-4 #1-3 #0-3 #1-2 #0-2 #1-1 #0-1 Processor1 Processor2 CSI0 CSI1 PCI-E x4 PCI-E x4 Ports 1,2...

  • Page 16: Contacting Supermicro

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual 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 17: Chapter 2 System Setup

    System Setup Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 7046GT-TRF series server up and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. If your system is not already fully integrated with a motherboard, processor, system memory etc.,...

  • Page 18: Setting Up The System

    If desired, you can install up to nine add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for details on installing PCI- add-on cards. Note: The SuperServer 7046GT-TRF series server may contain four GPU add-on card modules that occupy many of these add-on card expansion slots.

  • Page 19: Preparing For Rack Mounting Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Check the SATA disk drives: Depending upon your system's confi guration, your system may have up to four SATA drives already installed. If you need to install or remove an SATA drive, please refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 6.

  • Page 20: Rack Precautions

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Warnings and Precautions! Rack Precautions • Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. •...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Removing The Chassis Cover And Feet

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Installing the Chassis onto a Rack This section provides information on installing the SC747 chassis into a rack unit with the optional 4U 17.2" width rail set (MCP-290-00059-0N). There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.

  • Page 23: Identifying The Sections Of The Rack Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Removing the Chassis Top Cover Locate the chassis cover lock (blue lever) at the rear of the chassis cover. Slide the chassis cover lock to the right and push chassis cover forward. Lift the chassis top cover off the chassis. Removing the Chassis Feet Place the chassis on its side with the chassis side cover facing upward.

  • Page 24: Installing The Chassis Handles And Inner Rails

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Figure 6-3: Installing the Inner Rack Rails Installing the Chassis Handles and Inner Rails Installing the Inner Rails Locate the chassis handles and handle screws. Align the chassis handle with the front of the chassis and secure with the three chassis handle screws.

  • Page 25: Installing The Outer Rails To The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 6-4: Assembling the Outer Rails Secure to the Rear of the Rack Attach to Middle Rail Slide into the Inner Rail Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1. Attach the rear bracket to the middle bracket. 2.

  • Page 26: Installing The Chassis Into A Rack

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Figure 6-5: Installing the Rack Rails Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing the Chassis 1. Confi rm that chassis includes the inner rails and the outer rails. 2. Align the inner chassis rails with the front of the outer rack rails (C).

  • Page 27: Installing The Chassis Cover

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Tower Mounting Instructions The SC747 chassis is shipped with the chassis cover and feet pre-installed. To use the chassis as a desktop server, no other installation is required. Use the instructions in this section if you have converted the chassis for rack use and need to return the chassis to tower mounting.

  • Page 28: Installing Feet On The Chassis

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Figure 6-7: Placing Chassis Feet Chassis Foot Receptacle Chassis Foot Chassis Screw Installing Feet on the Chassis Installing the Chassis Feet Place the chassis foot in the foot receptacle and slide the foot toward the front of the chassis.

  • Page 29: 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 drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi...

  • Page 30: Control Panel Buttons

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Control Panel Buttons There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are power on/off button and a reset button. • Power: The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3: System Interface • NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing. • 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 32: Drive Carrier Leds

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Drive Carrier LEDs Your chassis uses SAS/SATA drives. SAS/SATA Drives Each SAS/SATA drive carrier has two LEDs. • Green: Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green LED (on the front of the SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A con- nection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 System Safety

    System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 7046GT-TRF series server from damage: • Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet.

  • Page 34: General Safety Precautions

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual • This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases, make sure that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth (ground). • Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard CR2032 battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1).

  • Page 35: Esd Precautions

    Chapter 4: System Safety • Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present. •...

  • Page 36: Operating Precautions

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 7046GT- TRF series server is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X8DTG-QF 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 38: Unpacking

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static discharge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Serverboard Installation This section describes how to install the serverboard into the SC747 chassis system.

  • Page 39: 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 ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the fl...
  • Page 40 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Figure 5-4. Control Panel Header Pins Ground x (key) x (key) Power LED HDD LED NIC1 NIC2 OH/Fan Fail LED Power Fail LED Ground Reset Ground Power...

  • Page 41: I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-5 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-5. I/O Ports Rear I/O Ports 1.

  • Page 42: Installing The Processor And Heatsink

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Installing the Processor and Heatsink Warning: Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package. Always remove the power cord fi rst before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Notes: • Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- moving or changing any hardware components.
  • Page 43 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 CPU Socket the socket).

  • Page 44: Installation And Removal Of The Heatsink

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Installation and Removal of the Heatsink Installing the Heatsink Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. Screw #1 Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.

  • Page 45: Installing Memory

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing Memory CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support The X8DTG-QF supports up to 192 GB of registered ECC or up to 48 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800 MHz SDRAM in 12 DIMM slots.
  • Page 46 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Memory Population for Optimal Performance -For a motherboard with One CPU (CPU1) installed Branch 0 Branch 1 Branch 2 3 DIMMs P1 DIMM1A P1 DIMM2A P1 DIMM3A 6 DIMMs P1 DIMM1A P1 DIMM1B P1 DIMM2A...

  • Page 47: Dimm Module Population Confi Guration

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup DIMM Module Population Confi guration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation: Memory Support for Serverboards with 5500 Processors RDIMM Population for Serverboards with 5500 Processors Installed DIMM DIMMs DIMM Type (Reg.= Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per Slots per...
  • Page 48 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Memory Support for Serverboards with 5600 Processors • 1.5V DIMMs 1.5V RDIMM Population for Serverboards with 5600 Processors Installed DIMM DIMMs DIMM Type (Reg.= Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per Slots per Populated Registered) DIMM (any Channel combination;...
  • Page 49 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 1.5V UDIMM Population for Serverboards with 5600 Processors Installed DIMM DIMMs DIMM Type (Reg.= Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per Slots Populated Registered) DIMM (any combination; Channel Channel SR=Single Rank, DR=Dual Rank, QR=Quad Rank) Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 800,1066,1333 SR or DR Unbuffered DDR3 ECC...

  • Page 50: Adding Pci Add-On Cards

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Adding PCI Add-On Cards The SuperServer 7046GT-TRF series server can support four PCI-E Gen. 2.0 x16 cards (in Slot 4, Slot 6, Slot 8 and Slot 10), one PCI-E Gen. 2.0 x4 (in x16) card (Slot 2), one PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x8) card (Slot 11), one PCI-E Gen.
  • Page 51 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-8: Removing the PCI Card Slot Guard Pull the release tab upward. Remove the screw holding the bracket in place and pull the bracket from the chassis. Install your PCI card or other add-on card into the PCI slot bracket and motherboard.

  • Page 52: Installing Double-Width Graphics Cards

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Figure 5-9: Installing Graphics Cards Installing Double-Width Graphics Cards The SC747 chassis is designed to support up to four double-width, high-end graphics cards. A (part number) bracket is recommended for this application and may be purchased by visiting the Supermicro Web site at http://www.supermicro.
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-10: Closing the Graphics Card Bracket Place the tabs of the (part number) graphics card bracket into the slots on the wall of the chassis as illustrated in Figure 5-10. Lower the bracket down onto the card Pull back the slide lock and lower it over the raised tab as illustrated.

  • Page 54: Serverboard Details

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-11. X8DTG-QF Layout (not drawn to scale) X8DTG-QF Rev. 2.0 Notes: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. For more information on jumpers or components, refer to Chapter 2. " " indicates the location of Pin 1.
  • Page 55 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X8DTG-QF Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 2-8) C1/JI SMB to PCI/PCI-E Slots Open (Disabled) Audio Mode Select Open (HD Mode) JPAC Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enable) JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/2 Enable...

  • Page 56: Connector Defi Nitions

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Connector Defi nitions Power Connections 24-pin Main Power Connector Pin Defi nitions A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition and two 8-pin CPU PWR connectors +3.3V +3.3V (JPW2/JPW3) on the motherboard. These -12V +3.3V...
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Power Button Connector Power Button Pin Defi nitions The PW_ON connector is on pins 1 and 2 (JF1) of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will Pin# Defi nition power on/off the system. This button can Power also be confi...
  • Page 58 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual NIC2 (JLAN2) LED NIC2 LED Pin Defi nitions The LED connections for JLAN2 are on pins (JF1) 9 and 10 of JF1. Attach an LED cable to Pin# Defi nition display network activity. See the table on the right for pin defi...
  • Page 59 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Fan Headers Fan Header Pin Defi nitions The X8DTG-QF has ten chassis/system fan Pin# Defi nition headers (Fan1 to Fan10). Fan 7 and Fan 8 Ground (Black) are CPU Fans. All these 4-pin fans headers +12V (Red) are backward compatible with the traditional Tachometer...
  • Page 60 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) LAN Ports Pin Defi nition Two Ethernet ports are located next to the Pin# Defi nition Pin# Defi nitions USB 2~5 on the IO Backplane. In addition, P2V5SB SGND an IPMI Dedicated LAN is located above...
  • Page 61 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup (Back_Panel) High Defi nition Audio (HD HD Audio Audio) This motherboard features a 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio (HDA) codec that provides 10 DAC channels. The HD Audio connections simultaneously supports (BP) HD Audio multiple-streaming 7.1 sound playback with Conn# Signal 2 channels of independent stereo output for Side_Surround...
  • Page 62 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Power LED/Speaker PWR LED Connector Pin Defi nitions On JD1 header, pins 1~3 are used for power Pin Setting Defi nition LED indicator and pins 4~7 are for the Pin 1 Anode (+) speaker. Connect a cable to pins 4~7 of JD1...
  • Page 63 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Overheat LED/Fan Fail (JOH1) Overheat LED Pin Defi nitions The JOH1 header is used to connect an Pin# Defi nition LED indicator to provide warnings of chas- 5vDC sis overheating or fan failure. This LED will OH Active blink when a fan failure occurs.

  • Page 64: Jumper Settings

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual 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 connector.
  • Page 65 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup LAN1/2 Enable/Disable LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Change the setting of jumper JPL1/JPL2 to Jumper Setting Defi nition enable or disable the LAN1/LAN2 Ethernet Pins 1-2 Enabled ports on the serverboard. See the table on Pins 2-3 Disabled the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 66: Usb Wake-Up

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual USB Wake-Up Backpanel USB Wake-Up Enable JPUSB1/JPUSB2 jumpers allow you to Jumper Settings "wake up" the system by pressing a key on (JPUSB1) the USB keyboard or by clicking the USB Pin# Defi nition mouse of your system. JPUSB1 is used for...

  • Page 67: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-10 Onboard Indicators Activity LED Link LED GLAN LEDs There are two GLAN ports on the motherboard. An additional IPMI dedicated LAN port is also located above the USB 0/1 ports on the Activity LED Link LED backpanel.

  • Page 68: 5-11 Sata Ports

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual 5-11 SATA Ports Serial ATA Ports Serial ATA Pin Defi nitions Six Serial ATA Ports (I-SATA0~I-SATA 5) Pin# Defi nition are located below the onboard battery on Ground the motherboard. These ports, supported by TX_P...

  • Page 69: 5-12 Installing Software

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 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 motherboard. Figure 5-12.

  • Page 70: Supero Doctor Iii

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series 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 CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 71 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Figure 5-14. 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 the SDIII User's Guide at: <http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf>.
  • Page 72 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Notes 5-36...

  • Page 73: Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the chassis. The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver. Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis.

  • Page 74: Static-Sensitive Devices

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very carefully. The following measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from...

  • Page 75: System Cooling

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Cooling Six heavy-duty fans provide cooling for the chassis. Four fans are located in the mid-section of the chassis with two fans in the rear. These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature. The fans come pre-installed to the chassis.
  • Page 76 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Figure 6-3: Mid-System Chassis Fans Mid Fan Release Tab Figure 6-4: Rear System Chassis Fans Rear Fan Release Tab...

  • Page 77: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The SC747 chassis has a 1400W (redundant) power supply. This power supply is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off.

  • Page 78: Power Supply Connections

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Figure 6-5: Power Supply Release Button Release Button Power Supply Connections Connect each of the following cables, as required, by your motherboard manufacturer. In some instances, some cables may not need to be connected. Some cables may not be available with your model.

  • Page 79: Confi Guring The The Storage Module

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Confi guring the the Storage Module This section covers confi guring the storage module in the SC747 chassis. Figure 6-6: Chassis in Rack Mount Mode Storage Module Figure 6-7: Chassis in Tower Mode Storage Module Tower or Rack Confi...

  • Page 80: Rotating The Storage Module

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Rotating the Storage Module Use the procedure below to rotate the storage module for rack confi guration. Figure 6-8: Removing the Storage Module Storage Module Storage Module Release Lever Rotating the Storage Module for Rack Mounting Open the chassis cover.

  • Page 81: Installing Drives In The Storage Module

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Turn the storage module 90 degrees (as illustrated). Reinsert the module into the chassis and reconnect the cords. Installing Drives in the Storage Module The storage module (Figure 6-9) includes three full sized drive bays and the front LED panel.

  • Page 82: Removing A Drive Carrier

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Removing a Drive Carrier Use the procedure below to add hard drives to the drive carriers. Adding Hard Drives to the Drive Carriers Open the chassis cover. Locate the drive tray release tab for the slot you want to place the peripheral drive (see Figure 6-10).
  • Page 83 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Place the hard drive to the hard drive tray. Make sure The hard drive can be SAS or SCSI depending on your motherboard. The hard drive may not completely fi ll the tray. See Figure 6-11 for details. Secure the hard drive to the carrier with four screws from the bottom.

  • Page 84: Adding Peripheral Drives

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Adding Peripheral Drives You can add up to three peripheral drives (DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, fl oppy drive, etc.) to the drive trays using the procedure below. Adding Peripheral Drives Open the chassis cover. Locate the drive tray release tab for the slot you want to place the peripheral drive.

  • Page 85: Installing Hard Drives In The Chassis

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing Hard Drives in the Chassis Chassis hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the drive bays. Installing Hard Drives Unlock and open the chassis cover.
  • Page 86 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Place a hard drive in the drive tray (see Figure 6-15). Secure the hard drive to the tray using four screws. Figure 6-15: Removing a Dummy Drive Tray Drive Tray SAS/SATA Hard Drive Insert the hard drive into the chassis. To do this: Press the hard drive release button to extend the drive tray handle.

  • Page 87: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DTG-QF. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the <Delete>...

  • Page 88: Starting The Setup Utility

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual 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 <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.) Supermicro X8DTG-QF • BIOS Build Version: This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system. • BIOS Build Date: This item displays the date when this BIOS was completed.

  • Page 90: Boot Features

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select the Boot Setup submenu, and hit <Enter> to access the following items:  Boot Features Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot.
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error This forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 92: Processor And Clock Options

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual  Processor and Clock Options This submenu allows the user to confi gure the Processor and Clock settings. 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.
  • Page 93 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 94: Advanced Chipset Control

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual  Advanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below:  CPU Bridge Confi guration QPI Links Speed This feature selects QPI's data transfer speed. The options are Slow-mode, and Full Speed.
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: BIOS Throttling - Closed Loop Throttling improves reliability and reduces power in the processor by automatic voltage control during processor idle states. Available options are Disabled and Enabled.  North Bridge Confi guration This feature allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Intel North Bridge. Intel I/O AT This feature works with the Intel I/O AT (Acceleration Technology) to accelerate the performance of TOE devices.
  • Page 96 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual IOH PCIE Max Payload Size Some add-on cards perform faster with the coalesce feature, which limits the payload size to 128B; while others, with a payload size of 256B which inhibits the coalesce feature. Please refer to your add-on card user guide for the desired setting.
  • Page 97 Chapter 7: BIOS Route Port 80h Cycle to Use this item to decide where to route Port 80h Cycle to. The Options are LPC and PCI.  IDE/SATA/Floppy Confi guration When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE devices and displays the following items: SATA#1 Confi...
  • Page 98 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master, and Fourth IDE Master These settings allow the user to set the parameters of the IDE slots as specifi ed. Press <Enter> to activate the following submenu items. Set the correct confi gurations accordingly.
  • Page 99 Chapter 7: BIOS Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 11.1 MB/s. Select 4 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 4. It has a data transfer bandwidth of 32-Bits.
  • Page 100 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T.
  • Page 101 Chapter 7: BIOS Onboard LAN Option ROM 1 Select The item selects the type of onboard option ROM to load. The options are PXE and iSCSI. Load Onboard LAN 1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN 2 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable onboard LAN1/LAN2 Option ROMs support which will allow you to boot your systems using a network interface.
  • Page 102 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Base Address, IRQ This item displays the base address and IRQ of the serial port used for Console Redirection. This setting is confi gured via the item-Serial Port 1 Address/IRQ or Serial Port 2 Address/IRQ in the Super I/O submenu.
  • Page 103 Chapter 7: BIOS Warning! 1. Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold temperature pre- defi ned by the CPU manufacturer may result in CPU overheat or system instability. When the CPU temperature reaches this predefi ned threshold, the CPU and system cooling fans will run at full speed. 2.
  • Page 104 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual 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 gured in the BIOS (Fan Speed Control).
  • Page 105 Chapter 7: BIOS Select "Performance/PF" for better system cooling. The PF setting is recommended for high-power-consuming and high-density systems. 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...
  • Page 106 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual APIC ACPI SCI IRQ When this item is set to Enabled, APIC ACPI SCI IRQ is supported by the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Headless Mode (Available ACPI Aware O/S='Yes') This feature is used to enable system to function without a keyboard, monitor or mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 107: View Bmc System Event Log

    Chapter 7: BIOS If TCG/TPM Support is set to Yes, the TPM Status will display: TPM Enable/Disable Status TPM Owner Status  IPMI Confi guration Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that are used for hardware health monitoring and system management. For more information on the IPMI specifi...
  • Page 108 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Clear BMC System Event Log Clear BMC System Log Select OK and press the <Enter> key to clear the BMC system log. Select Cancel to keep the BMC System log. The options are OK and Cancel.

  • Page 109: Security Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS Mac Address The BIOS will automatically enter the Mac address of this machine; however it may be over-ridden. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers (Base 16, 0 ~ 9, A, B, C, D, E, F) separated by dots. (i.e., 00.30.48.D0.D4.60). ...
  • Page 110 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Supervisor Password This item indicates if a Supervisor password has been entered for the system. "Not Installed" means a Supervisor password has not been used. User Password This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system. "Not Installed"...

  • Page 111: Boot Device Priority

    Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Confi guration Use this feature to confi gure boot priority settings.  Boot Device Priority Use this feature to specify the sequence of boot priority for onboard devices. The settings are 1st boot device~5th boot device and Disabled. 1st Boot Device - 1st Floppy Drive/2nd Boot Device - [USB: XXXXXXXXX] ...

  • Page 112: Exit Options

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual 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 113: Bios Recovery

    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 Defaults to the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.

  • Page 114: 4.7.1 Boot Sector Recovery From A Usb Device

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual 4.7.1 Boot Sector Recovery from a USB Device This feature allows the user to recover a BIOS image using a USB device without additional utilities needed. A user can download the BIOS image into a USB fl ash device, and name the fi...

  • Page 115: How To Use Serial Flash For Boot Sector Recovery

    Chapter 7: BIOS • The "Host system" should also have a serial port and a terminal program that supports XModem Transfer protocol (Hyper Terminal for the Windows operating systems, and minicom for Linux/FreeSBD, etc.). • A Null_modem serial cable How to use Serial Flash for Boot Sector Recovery Connect a Null_modem serial cable between the target system and the host system that runs the terminal program.
  • Page 116 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual 6. Once you've completed the instructions given, a screen will display to indicate that remote fl ashing is starting and the new BIOS fi le is being uploaded. 7. To use Hyper Terminal to transfer the XModem protocol by using the "Send File"...
  • Page 117 Chapter 7: BIOS 8. Once remote BIOS fl ash is completed, the system will reboot. Note: AMIBIOS Serial Flash will work with any terminal communications program that supports VT-100 and XModem protocols, including protocols designed for GNU/LINUX & BSD operating systems such as minicom. It is recommended that the terminal program be confi...
  • Page 118 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Notes 7-32...

  • Page 119: 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 120 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 121: Appendix B Installing Windows

    Appendix B: Installing Windows Appendix B Installing Windows After all hardware components have been installed, you must fi rst confi gure Intel South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. To confi gure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Confi guration User Guides posted on our web site at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals.

  • Page 122: B-2 Installing Windows For A Non-Raid System

    SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual B-2 Installing Windows for a Non-RAID System Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/Windows 2003 setup CD in the CD drive and the system will start booting up from the CD. Continue with the OS installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display.

  • Page 123: Appendix C System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Processors Two Intel 5500/5600 Series processors Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Dual Intel 5520 chip platforms, including: dual 5520 (IOH-36D) chips and the ICH10R (South Bridge) BIOS 4 Gb AMIBIOS®...
  • Page 124 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual Expansion Slots • Four PCI-E Gen. 2.0 x16 slots (Slot 4, Slot 6, Slot 8, Slot 10) • One PCI-E Gen. 1.0 x4 (in x16) slot (Slot 1) • One PCI-E Gen. 2.0 x4 (in x16) slot (Slot 2) •...
  • Page 125 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/- 3-3, CISPR 22 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 Compliant, UL or CSA Listed (USA and Canada), CE Marking (Europe) California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials:...
  • Page 126 SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF Series User's Manual 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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