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  • Page 1 UPER ® UPER ERVER MicroCloud 5038ML-H8TRF USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • 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

    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 5038ML-H8TRF. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 5038ML-H8TRF is an 8-node, MicroCloud server system based on the SC938BH-R1620B 3U chassis and eight X10SLD-F motherboards.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X10SLD-F motherboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chap- ter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the motherboard.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Motherboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 SATA ......................1-2 Rear I/O Ports ....................1-2 IPMI ......................... 1-2 Other Features ....................1-2 Server Chassis Features ................1-4 System Power ....................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Chapter 3 System Interface Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-1 LEDs ........................ 3-2 Hard Drive Carrier LEDs ................. 3-3 Node LEDs ...................... 3-3 Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems About Standardized Warning Statements ............4-1 Warning Defi...
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual 5-10 Onboard Indicators ..................5-17 5-11 SATA Drive Connections ................5-17 5-12 Installing Software ..................5-18 SuperDoctor III ....................5-19 5-13 Onboard Battery .................... 5-20 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Removing the Chassis Cover .................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 5038ML-H8TRF is an eight node, MicroCloud server system comprised of two main subsystems: the SC938BH-R1620B 3U chassis and eight X10SLD-F motherboards. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi...

  • Page 10: Motherboard Features

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Motherboard Features The 5038ML-H8TRF includes a total of eight X10SLD-F single processor mother- boards, which are based on the Intel C224 PCH chipset. Below are the main features of the X10SLD-F. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset). Processors Each X10SLD-F supports a single Intel®...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel C224 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. See Chapter 5 for details. DIMM1 PCIe3.0_x8 DDR3 (CHA) PCIe x8 SLOT DIMM2 (Far) PCIe3.0_x8 1600/1333MHz PCIe x8 Micro-LP SLOT Haswell 8.0Gb/s DIMM1 DDR3 (CHB) (H3)

  • Page 12: Server Chassis Features

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC938BH-R1620B server chassis. System Power The SC938BH-R1620B features a redundant (two separate power modules) 1620W Platinum Level, high-effi ciency power supply. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace a failed power supply without shutting down the system.

  • 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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:...
  • Page 14 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Notes...

  • 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 5038ML-H8TRF 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 preinstalled.

  • Page 16: Warnings And Precautions

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual • 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. Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions • Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the fl...

  • Page 17: Reduced Airfl Ow

    Chapter 2: Server Installation room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera- ture (Tmra). Reduced Airfl ow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required for safe operation is not compromised.

  • Page 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided.

  • Page 19: Locking Tabs

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Locking Tabs Each inner rail has a locking tab. This tab locks the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing.

  • Page 20: Installing The Inner Rails On The Chassis

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Inner Rails Figure 2-3. Installing the Inner Rails Figure 2-4. Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1. Confi rm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identifi ed. 2.

  • Page 21: Installing The Outer Rails On The Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-5. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail. 2. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail. 3.

  • Page 22: Standard Chassis Installation

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Ball-Bearing Shuttle Figure 2-6. Installing the Chassis into a Rack Standard Chassis Installation 1. Confi rm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis. 2. Confi rm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack. 3.

  • Page 23: Optional Quick Installation Method

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Optional Quick Installation Method The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a rack. 1. Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously described on page 2-6. 2. Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page 2-7. 3.
  • Page 24 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Notes 2-10...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview LEDs are included on the control panel, the motherboard nodes and on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system. The SC938BH-R1620B features four separate control panels on the handles of the chassis to control the nodes.

  • Page 26: Leds

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual LEDs Power Failure LED This red LED is illuminated only when a power failure occurs. The LED will illuminate when any node is powered-on and one of the power supplies fails. This LED is off during normal operation.

  • Page 27: Hard Drive Carrier Leds

    Chapter 3: System Interface Hard Drive Carrier LEDs The hard drives ued in the SC938BH-R1620B chassis are installed in drive carriers. Each drive carrier has two LEDs located on the front of the carrier. • Green: Each drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this LED indicates drive activity.

  • Page 28: Power Button And Led

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Figure 3-3. Rear Node LED Indicators Power Button and LED (Green) UIO Button and LED (Blue) Failure LED (Red) Power Button and LED This button will power on the node individually. It is illuminated green when the node is powered on, it is off (unilluminated ) when the node is powered off.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements For Ac Systems

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems About Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance.
  • Page 30 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befi nden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut.
  • Page 31 Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫ﺟﺴﺪﻳﺔ‬ ‫ﺍﺻﺎﺑﺔ‬ ‫ﺗﺘﺴﺒﺐ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺣﺎﻟﺔ ﻳﻤﻜﻦ ﺃﻥ‬ ‫ﺍﻧﻚ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺧﻄﺮ‬ ‫ﻳﻌﻨﻲ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺮﻣﺰ‬ !‫ﺗﺤﺬﻳﺮ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺪﻭﺍﺋﺮ‬ ‫ﺑﺎﻟﻤﺨﺎﻁﺮ ﺍﻟﻨﺎﺟﻤﺔ ﻋﻦ‬ ‫ﻦ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻋﻠﻢ‬ ، ‫ﻛ‬ ‫ﻣﻌﺪﺍﺕ‬ ‫ﺗﻌﻤﻞ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺃﻱ‬ ‫ﻗﺒﻞ ﺃﻥ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﺣﻮﺍﺩﺙ‬ ‫ﺃﻱ‬ ‫ﻭﻗﻮﻉ‬ ‫ﻤﻨﻊ‬ ‫ﻟ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻮﻗﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬...

  • Page 32: Installation Instructions

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Installation Instructions Warning! Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. 警告 将此系统连接电源前,请先阅读安装说明。 警告 將系統與電源連接前，請先閱讀安裝說明。 Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación.

  • Page 33: Circuit Breaker

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Circuit Breaker Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A. 警告 此产品的短路(过载电流)保护由建筑物的供电系统提供,确保短路保护设备的额定电 流不大于250V,20A。 警告 此產品的短路(過載電流)保護由建築物的供電系統提供,確保短路保護設備的額定電 流不大於250V,20A。...

  • Page 34: Power Disconnection Warning

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van uw electrische installatie. Controleer of het beveiligde aparaat niet groter gedimensioneerd is dan 220V, 20A. Power Disconnection Warning Warning! The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to install or remove system components.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema. Attention Le système doit être débranché...

  • Page 36: Equipment Installation

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Equipment Installation Warning! Only trained and qualifi ed personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. 警告 只有经过培训且具有资格的人员才能进行此设备的安装、更换和维修。 警告 只有經過受訓且具資格人員才可安裝、更換與維修此設備。 Warnung Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem, qualifi ziertem Personal gestattet werden. ¡Advertencia! Solamente el personal califi...

  • Page 37: Restricted Area

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door geschoold en gekwalifi ceerd personeel. Restricted Area Warning! This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.

  • Page 38: Battery Handling

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual ‫אזור עם גישה מוגבלת‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫יש להתקין את היחידה באזורים שיש בהם הגבלת גישה. הגישה ניתנת בעזרת‬ .('‫כלי אבטחה בלבד )מפתח, מנעול וכד‬ ‫ﻣﺤﻈﻮﺭﺓ‬ ‫ﻣﻨﺎﻁﻖ‬ ‫ﻟﺘﺮﻛﻴﺒﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﻩ ﺍﻟﻮﺣﺪﺓ‬ ‫ﺗﺨﺼﻴﺺ‬ ‫ﺗﻢ‬ ،‫ﺃﺩﺍﺓ ﺧﺎﺻﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼﻝ ﺍﺳﺘﺨﺪﺍﻡ‬ ‫ﻓﻘﻂ‬...
  • Page 39 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.

  • Page 40: Redundant Power Supplies

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Redundant Power Supplies Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. 警告 此部件连接的电源可能不止一个，必须将所有电源断开才能停止给该部件供电。 警告 此裝置連接的電源可能不只一個，必須切斷所有電源才能停止對該裝置的供電。 Warnung Dieses Gerät kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben. Um sicherzustellen, dass der Einheit kein trom zugeführt wird, müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden.

  • Page 41: Backplane Voltage

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫ﺍﻣﺪﺍﺩ ﺍﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ‬ ‫ﺑﻮﺣﺪﺍﺕ‬ ‫ﻋﺪﺓ ﺍﺗﺼﺎﻻﺕ‬ ‫ﺠﻬﺎﺯ‬ ‫ﺍﻟ‬ ‫ﻳﻜﻮﻥ ﻟﻬﺬﺍ‬ ‫ﻗﺪ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎء‬ ‫ﻋﻦ‬ ‫ﻮﺣﺪﺓ‬ ‫ﺍﻟ‬ ‫ﻟﻌﺰﻝ‬ ‫ﻛﺎﻓﺔ ﺍﻻﺗﺼﺎﻻﺕ‬ ‫ﻳﺠﺐ ﺇﺯﺍﻟﺔ‬ Waarschuwing Deze eenheid kan meer dan één stroomtoevoeraansluiting bevatten. Alle aansluitingen dienen verwijderd te worden om het apparaat stroomloos te maken. Backplane Voltage Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is...

  • Page 42: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual ‫מתח בפנל האחורי‬ !‫הרה‬ ‫אז‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬ .‫העבודה‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻠﻮﺣﺔ‬ ‫ﺃﻭﺍﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ ﺍﻟﻤﻮﺟﻮﺩﺓ ﻋﻠﻰ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺘﻴﺎﺭ ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻲ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ‬ ‫ﺧﻄﺮ‬ ‫ﻫﻨﺎﻙ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺠﻬﺎﺯ‬ ‫ﺧﺪﻣﺔ‬ ‫ﻛﻦ ﺣﺬﺭﺍ ﻋﻨﺪ‬ ‫ﻳﻌﻤﻞ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻨﻈﺎﻡ‬ ‫ﻋﻨﺪﻣﺎ ﻳﻜﻮﻥ‬ Waarschuwing Een gevaarlijke spanning of energie is aanwezig op de backplane wanneer het systeem in gebruik is.

  • Page 43: Product Disposal

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention L'équipement doit être installé conformément aux normes électriques nationales et locales. ‫תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים‬ ‫התקנת‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻤﺤﻠﻴﺔ ﻭﺍﻟﻮﻁﻨﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻘﻮﺍﻧﻴﻦ‬ ‫ﻳﺠﺐ ﺃﻥ ﻳﻤﺘﺜﻞ ﻟﻠ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻜﻬﺮﺑﺎﺋﻴﺔ‬...

  • Page 44: Hot Swap Fan Warning

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales. Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent.
  • Page 45 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems 警告 當您從機架移除風扇裝置，風扇可能仍在轉動。小心不要將手指、螺絲起子和其他 物品太靠近風扇。 Warnung Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird. Halten Sie Finger, Schraubendreher und andere Gegenstände von den Öffnungen des Lüftergehäuses entfernt. ¡Advertencia! Los ventiladores podran dar vuelta cuando usted quite ell montaje del ventilador del chasis.

  • Page 46: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Power Cable and AC Adapter Warning! When installing the product, use the provided or designated connection cables, power cables and AC adaptors. Using any other cables and adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fi re. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL or CSA -certifi...
  • Page 47 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention Lors de l'installation du produit, utilisez les bables de connection fournis ou désigné. L'utilisation d'autres cables et adaptateurs peut provoquer un dysfonctionnement ou un incendie. Appareils électroménagers et de loi sur la sécurité Matériel interdit l'utilisation de UL ou CSA câbles certifi...
  • Page 48 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Notes 4-20...

  • Page 49: Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have fi...

  • Page 50: Unpacking

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Unpacking The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis- charge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Connecting Cables The 5038ML-H8TRF server was designed as a cableless system. As a result, all power and data connections to the motherboard nodes are made whenever a node is installed into its bay in the chassis.

  • Page 51: Installing The Processor And Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Installing the Processor and Heatsink Caution: 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 52 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual 3. Once the load plate is open, use your thumb and your index fi nger to hold the CPU at the north center edge and the south center edge of the CPU. North Center Edge South Center Edge 4.
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 7. Once the CPU is properly installed, use your thumb to gently push the load plat handle down to the handle lock and lock it. CPU properly installed Load Plate Handle is locked into place 8.

  • Page 54: Installing A Cpu Heatsink

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Installing a CPU Heatsink 1. Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord from the power supply. 2. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied.

  • Page 55: Installing Memory

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Installing Memory Warning: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the DIMM slots, starting with DIM- MA2. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent incorrect installation.

  • Page 56: Memory Population Guidelines

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Towards the CPU Channel A, Slot 1 Channel A, Slot 2 (Blue Slot) Channel B, Slot 1 Channel B, Slot 2 (Blue Slot) Towards the edge of the motherboard Memory Population Guidelines 1. When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMA2, DIMMB2, DIMMA1 and DIMMB1 2.

  • Page 57: Adding Pci Add-On Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Adding PCI Add-On Cards The 5038ML-H8TRF supports one low-profi le PCI card in each of the eight nodes with the included riser card (RSC-RR1U-E8-O-P). To install an add-on card, follow the instructions below. Installing an Add-on Card 1.
  • Page 58 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Add-on Card PCI Slot Bracket Riser Card Figure 5-3: Installing an Add-on Card Note: The node and motherboard shown above are examples. Your actual node and motherboard may vary from those illustrated. 5-10...

  • Page 59: Motherboard Details

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Motherboard Details Figure 5-4. X10SLD-F Layout JKVM1 IPMI_LAN X10SLD-F/HF Rev. 1.00 JPME2 BIOS Intel VBAT JBT1 JPME1 USB0 (3.0) 5-11...

  • Page 60: X10Sld-F Quick Reference

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual X10SLD-F Quick Reference Jumper Description Default JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-9 JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPME1 ME Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPME2 Manufacture Mode Select Pins 1-2 (Normal) JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (NMI) Connector Description Battery...

  • Page 61: Connector Defi Nitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Connector Defi nitions DOM PWR Connector (JSD1) DOM PWR The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power con- Pin Defi nitions nector, located at JSD1, provides 5V Pin# Defi nition (Gen1/Gen) power to a solid state DOM storage device connected to one of the Ground SATA ports.
  • Page 62 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual TPM/Port 80 Header Pin Defi nitions Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition TPM Header/Port 80 Header LCLK LFRAME# <(KEY)> A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 head- LRESET# +5V (X) er is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM LAD 3 LAD 2 support and Port 80 connection.

  • Page 63: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose Connector between optional settings. Jumpers Pins create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi...

  • Page 64: Super Server 5038Ml-H8Trf User's Manual

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual VGA Enable (JPG1) VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPG1 allows the user to enable the on- Jumper Setting Defi nition board VGA connector (through the KVM). Pins 1-2 Enabled Close pins 1~2 to enable the VGA. The Pins 2-3 Disabled default setting is Enabled.

  • Page 65: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-10 Onboard Indicators IPMI LAN IPMI_LAN LEDs Link LED Activity A dedicated IPMI LAN is also located on the I/O backplane. The yellow LED on the right indicates activity while the green IPMI LAN Link LED (Left) & Activity LED (Right) LED on the left indicates the speed of Color/State...

  • Page 66: 5-12 Installing Software

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual 5-12 Installing Software The Supermicro ftp site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the ftp site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO fi...

  • Page 67: Superdoctor Iii

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.

  • Page 68: 5-13 Onboard Battery

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Figure 5-7. SuperDoctor 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/soft- ware/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we recommend that you use the SuperDoctor II application instead.

  • Page 69: 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 main- tenance on the SC938BH-R1620B chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.

  • Page 70: Removing The Chassis Cover

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Removing the Chassis Cover Remove Three Screws Remove Film From Vents Figure 6-1. Removing the Chassis Cover IMPORTANT: Before operating the SC938BH-R1620B for the fi rst time, it is im- portant to remove the protective fi lm covering the ventilation openings on the top of the chassis.

  • Page 71: Corresponding Nodes, Fans And Hard Drives

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Corresponding Nodes, Fans and Hard Drives The SC938BH-R1620B chassis contains eight individual motherboards contained in separate nodes. Each node controls two hard drives and shares a fan with the node beside it. Note that if a node is pulled out of the chassis, the hard drives as- sociated with that node will power-down.

  • Page 72: Removing And Installing Hard Drives

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Removing and Installing Hard Drives The SC938BH-R1620B features sixteen hot-swappable hard drives. These hard drives are contained in drive carriers and may be removed without powering-down the system. Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1.
  • Page 73 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Dummy Drive Drive Carrier Figure 6-4. Removing a Dummy Drive from the Drive Carrier The hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and re- moval from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow through the drive bays.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Hard Drive Drive Carrier Figure 6-5. Installing a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive into the Drive Carrier 1. Place the hard drive carrier on a fl at surface. 2. Insert the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing downward and so that the mounting holes in the drive align with those in the drive carrier.

  • Page 75: Removing And Installing The Backplane

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing and Installing the Backplane The backplane is attached to the fan bracket, which is located in the midsection of the chassis. In the unlikely event of a backplane failure, follow the instructions below to replace it. Removing the Backplane and Fan Bracket Assembly Removing the Backplane and Fan Bracket from the Chassis 1.

  • Page 76: Removing The Backplane From The Fan Bracket

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Figure 6-7. Removing the Backplane from the Fan Bracket Removing the Backplane from the Fan Bracket Removing the Backplane 1. Remove the eight screws securing the two side mounting brackets to the sides of the fan bracket and set them aside for later use. Remove the side mounting brackets.

  • Page 77: Installing The Backplane Onto The Fan Bracket

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-8. Installing the Backplane onto the Fan Bracket Installing the Backplane onto the Fan Bracket Installing the Backplane 1. Ensure that all power has been disconnected from the chassis. 2. Hold the backplane by its edges and carefully place it against the fan mount- ing bracket, aligning the mounting holes in the backplane with those in the fan bracket.

  • Page 78: Installing The Backplane And Fan Bracket Assembly

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Figure 6-9. Installing the Backplane and Fan Bracket Installing the Backplane and Fan Bracket Assembly Installing the Backplane and Fan Bracket 1. Ensure that the chassis has been disconnected from any power source. 2. Remove the chassis cover as described in Section 6-2. 3.

  • Page 79: Removing And Installing Motherboard Nodes

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing and Installing Motherboard Nodes Release Tab Node Power LED Node Power Button Node Handle Figure 6-10. Removing Nodes from the System The SC938BH-R1620B chassis comes equipped with eight removable nodes, each one containing an individual motherboard. Removing these nodes will also power- down the corresponding hard drives.

  • Page 80: Installing An Air Shroud

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Installing an Air Shroud Air shrouds concentrate airfl ow to maximize fan effi ciency. The SC938BH-R1620B chassis requires that air shrouds be used in each node. Installing the Air Shroud 1. Make sure that the motherboard expansion card (if present) and all compo- nents are properly installed in each motherboard node.

  • Page 81: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans Four 8-cm fans circulate air through the chassis to lower the internal temperature. The SC938BH-R1620B system fans are designed to be easily changed, with no tools required and no need to remove any other parts inside the chassis. See Sec- tion 6-3 to determine which nodes and hard drives are cooled by each system fan.

  • Page 82: Power Supply

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Figure 6-11. System Fan Placement Release Tabs Power Supply The SC938BH-R1620B chassis includes a redundant 1620 watt power supply, which 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 83 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Changing the Power Supply 1. Unplug the AC power cord from the failed power supply. 2. With the system running, press the release tab at the top of the power supply 3. Push and hold the release tab on the back of the power supply. 4.
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Notes 6-16...

  • Page 85: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X10SLD-F/X10SLD-HF. The 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. Note: For AMI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions in Appendix C.

  • Page 86: How To Start The Setup Utility

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual How to Start 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 87 Chapter 7: BIOS The following Main menu items will display: System Date/System Time Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight System Date or System Time using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab>...

  • Page 88: Boot Feature

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Warning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error This feature forces the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error oc- curs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. 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 90 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual  CPU Confi guration The following CPU information will be displayed: • Type of CPU • CPU Signature • Microcode Patch • Max (Maximum) CPU Speed • Min (Minimum) CPU Speed • CPU Speed • Processor Cores •...
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS Active Processor Cores This feature determines how many CPU cores will be activated for each CPU. When all is selected, all cores in the CPU will be activated. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, and 3. Limit CPUID Maximum Select Enabled to set the maximum CPU ID value and to boot the legacy operat- ing systems that cannot support processors with extended CPUID functions.
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual EIST EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consump- tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: BIOS 2-Core Ratio Limit (Available when "Turbo Mode" is set to Enabled) This increases (multiplies) 2 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when two CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value.
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual CPU C6 Report (Available when "CPU C-States" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 State, the power to all caches is turned off.
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: BIOS LakeTiny Feature Select Enabled for LakeTiny feature support for C-State confi guration. The options are Enabled and Disabled. ACPI T State Select Enabled for ACPI T state (processor throttling) feature support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. ...
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Detect Non-Compliance Device Select Enabled for the AMI BIOS to automatically detect a PCI-E device that is not compliant with the PCI-E standards. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Program PCI-E ASPM After OpROM PCI-E ASPM, the Active State Power Management for PCI-Express slots, is a power management protocol used to manage power consumption of serial-link devices installed on PCI-Exp slots during a prolonged off-peak time.
  • Page 97 Chapter 7: BIOS • DIMMB2 • CAS Latency (tCL) • Minimum Delay Time • CAS to RAS (tRODmin) • Row Precharge (tRPmin) • Active to Precharege (tRASmin) Memory Frequency Limiter This feature sets the limit of memory frequency for DIMM modules installed on the the motherboard.
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual EHCI1 Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) Controller 1 for USB 2.0 support. One EHCI controller must always be enabled. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. EHCI2 Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) Controller 2 for USB 2.0 support.
  • Page 99 Chapter 7: BIOS SATA Controllers This item Enables or Disables the built-in SATA controllers on the motherboard. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA Mode Selection This item selects the mode for the installed SATA drives. The options are IDE, AHCI and RAID.
  • Page 100 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual • Software Preserve Support If the item above - SATA Mode Select is set to RAID, the following items are displayed: Serial ATA Port 0~ Port 4 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port.

  • Page 101: Acpi Settings

    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 Disabled and Enabled. SERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate an SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event.
  • Page 102 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual WHEA Support This feature Enables the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support for the Windows 2008 (or a later vision) operating system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.  Intel Server Platform Services Confi guration The following status information for this motherboard are displayed: •...
  • Page 103 Chapter 7: BIOS Note: The system will reboot for the change on TPM State to take effect. Pending Operation Use this item to schedule a TPM-related operation to be performed by a security device for TPM support. The options are None, Enable Take Ownership, Disable Take Ownership, and TPM Clear.

  • Page 104: Serial Port Console Redirection

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual  Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/SOL Use this feature to enable console redirection for COM1 and SOL ports. The options are Enabled and Disabled. The default setting for COM1 is Disabled. The default setting for SOL is Enabled. Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
  • Page 105 Chapter 7: BIOS Flow Control This feature allows the user to set the fl ow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overfl ow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop send- ing data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty.
  • Page 106 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual  Console Redirection Settings (for EMS) This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Out-of-Band Management Port The feature selects a serial port used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote server.

  • Page 107: Event Logs

    Chapter 7: BIOS Event Logs  Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log If No is selected, data stored in the event log will not be erased.

  • Page 108: View Smbios Event Log

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of oc- curences a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented. This is a numeric value. The default value is 1. METW The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) defi...

  • Page 109: Ipmi

    Chapter 7: BIOS IPMI The following IPMI information will be displayed: • IPMI Firmware Revision • IPMI Status  System Event Log This feature is used to change the System Event Log (SEL) confi guration. Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components - Change this item to enable or disable all features of System Event Logging.
  • Page 110 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual  BMC Network Confi guration LAN Channel 1: This feature allows the user to confi gure the settings for LAN1 Port. Update IPMI LAN Confi guration This feature allows the BIOS to implement any IP/MAC address changes at the next system boot.

  • Page 111: Boot Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Settings Use this feature to confi gure Boot Settings: Set Boot Priority This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from. Press [ENTER] on each entry from top to bottom to select devices. •...
  • Page 112 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual  UEFI Boot Drive BBS Priorities • 1st Boot Device  Add New Boot Option This feature allows the user to add a boot device from which the systems will boot after power-on. Add Boot Option Enter the name of the new boot option here.

  • Page 113: Security Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS Security Settings This menu allows the user to confi gure the following security settings for the system. • If the Administrator password is defi ned ONLY - this controls access to the BIOS setup ONLY. • If the User's password is defi ned ONLY - this password will need to be entered upon each system boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the setup.

  • Page 114: Save & Exit

    UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system confi...
  • Page 115 Chapter 7: BIOS Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>.
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  • Page 117: 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 with bootup.
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  • Page 119: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    Appendix B: System Specifi cations Appendix B System Specifi cations Processors Each node supports one Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 family or Intel 4th Gen Core™ family processor in an LGA 1150 socket (Socket H3) Note: Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors. Chipset Intel C224 PCH BIOS...
  • Page 120 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF User's Manual Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 62.2 lbs. (28.3 kg) System Cooling Four 8-cm system fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100 - 240V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 11.5 - 5.5A max Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power: 1620W (Part# PWS-1K62P-1R) Rated Output Voltages: +12V (84A @ 100-120VAC, 100A @ 120-140VAC, 135A...
  • Page 121 Appendix B: System Specifi cations Notes...
  • Page 122 UPER ERVER 5038ML-H8TRF 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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