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  • Page 1 UPER ® FatTwin F627R2-F73 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

    FatTwin™ F627R2-F73 server. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The FatTwin F627R2-F73 is a high-end server based on the F424BD-R1K28B 4U rackmount chassis and a dual processor X9DRFF-7 serverboard. All models have four serverboard nodes each with one IPMI LAN port and eight (8) hot-swap 2.5"...
  • Page 4 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the F424BD-R1K28B server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfi guring SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.
  • Page 5 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 SAS ......................... 1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-3 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................1-3 Graphics Controller ..................1-3 Nuvoton WPCM450R Controller ..............1-3 WPCM450R DDR2 Memory Interface ............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Server Precautions ..................2-2 Rack Mounting Considerations ............... 2-3 Ambient Operating Temperature ..............2-3 Reduced Airfl ow ..................2-3 Mechanical Loading ................... 2-3 Circuit Overloading ..................2-3 Reliable Ground ..................2-4 Rack Mounting Instructions ................2-4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ............2-4 Adjusting the Rails ..................
  • Page 8 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup Handling the Motherboard ................5-1 Precautions ..................... 5-1 Unpacking ....................... 5-1 Connecting Cables ..................5-2 Connecting Data Cables ................. 5-2 I/O Ports ......................5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation..............5-3 Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ..............5-7 Removing the Heatsink ...................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Installing the Motherboard ................6-12 Compatible Motherboards ................6-12 Permanent and Optional Standoffs ............... 6-12 Installing Front and Rear Expansion Cards ..........6-14 PCIE Slot Setup .................... 6-14 Assembling the PCIE Slot Bracket Assembly .......... 6-15 6-10 Checking the Airfl...
  • Page 10 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The FatTwin F627R2-F73 is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the F424BD-R1K28B 4U server chassis and the X9DRFF-7 dual processor serverboard in four hot-swap nodes. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi...

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Serverboard Features A t t h e h e a r t o f t h e F a t Tw i n F 6 2 7 R 2 - F 7 3 s e r v e r s y s t e m l i e s t h e X 9 D R F F - 7 , a d u a l p r o c e s s o r s e r v e r b o a r d b a s e d o n t h e I n t e l ®...

  • Page 13: Pci Expansion Slots

    Chapter 1: Introduction PCI Expansion Slots The FatTwin F627R2-F73 has for each node 1x PCI-E 3.0 x16 low-profi le slot available for use with a riser card. Onboard Controllers/Ports One Fast UART 16550 serial port is located on the serverboard. The color-coded I/O ports include a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports, an IPMI dedicated LAN...

  • Page 14: Wpcm450R Pci System Interface

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL WPCM450R PCI System Interface The WPCM450R provides 32-bit, 33 MHz 3.3V PCI interface, which is compliant with the PCI Local Bus Specifi cation Rev. 2.3. The PCI system interface connects to the onboard PCI Bridge used by the graphics controller.

  • Page 15: Server Chassis Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the F424BD server chassis. System Power The F424BD chassis model includes four high-effi ciency 95%+ Platinum certifi ed redundant 1280 Watt power supplies. In the unlikely event your power supply fails, replacement is simple and can be accomplished without tools.

  • Page 16: Mounting Rails

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Mounting Rails The F424BD includes a set of rails, and can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use. To setup your rack, follow the step-by-step instructions included in this manual. Advanced Power Management Intel®...

  • Page 17: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel C602J Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly repre- sent the features on your motherboard. See the previous pages for the actual specifi cations of your motherboard. This block diagram is intended for your reference only.

  • Page 18: Contacting Supermicro

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 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 19: Fattwin: System Notes

    Chapter 1: Introduction FatTwin: System Notes As a FatTwin confi guration, the FatTwin F627R2-F73 is a unique server system. With four system boards incorporated into a single chassis acting as four separate nodes, there are several points you should keep in mind.
  • Page 20 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Notes 1-10...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it. Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the FatTwin F627R2-F73. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fi...

  • Page 22: Warnings And Precautions

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Warnings and Precautions Choosing a Setup Location • Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffi...

  • Page 23: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Warning! To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety: •...

  • Page 24: Reliable Ground

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power strips, etc.).

  • Page 25: 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 26: Installing The Rails On A Rack

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Installing the Rails on a Rack Installing the Rails 1. Adjust the length of both rails as described on the previous page. 2. Align the front section of the outer rail with the slots on the front post of the rack.

  • Page 27: Chassis Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Confi rm that the rails are correctly installed on the rack. 2. Align the bottom of the chassis with the bottom of the rails. 3. Insert the chassis into the rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides, pushing the chassis into the rack until it clicks into the locked position.

  • Page 28: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the SuperServer F627R2-F73 in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the inside of the System Before operating the server for the fi...

  • Page 29: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the Drives 1. All drives are accessable from the front of the server. A hard drive can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover.
  • Page 30 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Notes 2-10...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel and on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system. SCF424 models include control panels on the chassis which control each of the system nodes. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate re- sponse you may need to take.

  • Page 32: F424Bd Front I/O Control Panel

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL F424BD Front I/O Control Panel The F424BD chassis include a power button with a built-in LED and features both a LAN LED and a UID LED on each node's front control panel. Figure 3-1: F424BD Node Control Panel...

  • Page 33: Drive Carrier Leds

    Chapter 3: System Interface • Power: The main power button on each of the four control panels is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to each of the four systems in the chassis. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power, but keeps standby power supplied to the system.
  • Page 34 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Notes...

  • Page 35: 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 36 FatTwin F627R2-F73 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 37 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 38: Installation Instructions

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 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 39: 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 40: Power Disconnection Warning

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL ‫ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺗﻢ ﺗﺜﺒﻴﺘﻬﺎ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ ﺍﻟﺪﻭﺍﺋﺮﺍﻟﻘﺼﻴﺮﺓ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺤﻤﺎﻳﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﻌﺪﺍﺕ‬ ‫ﻳﻌﺘﻤﺪ ﻋﻠﻰ‬ ‫ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﻤﻨﺘﺞ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﻤﺒﻨﻰ‬ ‫ﺃﻛﺜﺮ ﻣﻦ‬ ‫ﻟﻴﺲ‬ ‫ﻮﻗﺎﺋﻲ‬ ‫ﺍﻟ‬ ‫ﺍﻟﺠﻬﺎﺯ‬ ‫ﺗﻘﻴﻴﻢ‬ ‫ﺃﻥ‬ ‫ﺗﺄﻛﺪ ﻣﻦ‬ 20A, 250V Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van uw electrische installatie.
  • Page 41 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Das System muss von allen Quellen der Energie und vom Netzanschlusskabel getrennt sein, das von den Spg.Versorgungsteilmodulen entfernt wird, bevor es auf den Chassisinnenraum zurückgreift, um Systemsbestandteile anzubringen oder zu entfernen. ¡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.

  • Page 42: Equipment Installation

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 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.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Battery Handling

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 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...
  • Page 45 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 46: Redundant Power Supplies

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 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 47: 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 48: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Attention Lorsque le système est en fonctionnement, des tensions électriques circulent sur le fond de panier. Prendre des précautions lors de la maintenance. ‫מתח בפנל האחורי‬ !‫הרה‬ ‫אז‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬...

  • Page 49: Product Disposal

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! La instalacion del equipo debe cumplir con las normas de electricidad locales y nacionales.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...

  • Page 50: Hot Swap Fan Warning

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen. ¡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.
  • Page 51 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems 当您从机架移除风扇装置，风扇可能仍在转动。小心不要将手指、螺丝起子和其他 物品太靠近风扇 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 52: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Waarschuwing Het is mogelijk dat de ventilator nog draait tijdens het verwijderen van het ventilatorsamenstel uit het chassis. Houd uw vingers, schroevendraaiers en eventuele andere voorwerpen uit de buurt van de openingen in de ventilatorbehuizing. Power Cable and AC Adapter...
  • Page 53 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! Al instalar el producto, utilice los cables de conexión previstos o designados, los cables y adaptadores de CA. La utilización de otros cables y adaptadores podría ocasionar un mal funcionamiento o un incendio. Aparatos Eléctricos y la Ley de Seguridad del Material prohíbe el uso de UL o CSA cables certifi...
  • Page 54 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Waarschuwing Bij het installeren van het product, gebruik de meegeleverde of aangewezen kabels, stroomkabels en adapters. Het gebruik van andere kabels en adapters kan leiden tot een storing of een brand. Elektrisch apparaat en veiligheidsinformatiebladen wet verbiedt het gebruik van UL of CSA gecertifi...

  • Page 55: Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X9DRFF-7 motherboard into the chassis, 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.

  • Page 56: Connecting Cables

    (make sure the red wires connect to the pin 1 locations). If you are confi guring the system, keep the airfl ow in mind when routing the cables. The following cables need to be connected for the FatTwin F627R2-F73 system: •...

  • Page 57: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Processor and Heatsink Installation Caution! When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area. Note: Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
  • Page 58 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL 2. Press the second load lever labeled 'Close 1st' to release the load plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position. Press down on Load the Lever Pull lever away labeled 'Close 1st' from the socket 3.
  • Page 59 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5. Use your thumb and index fi nger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 6. Once they are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket.
  • Page 60 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL 7. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 8. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Lock the lever labeled 'Close 1st' fi...

  • Page 61: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the Motherboard's and the Heatsink Bracket underneath.

  • Page 62: Removing The Heatsink

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Removing the Heatsink Caution: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to avoid damaging the CPU or the CPU socket.

  • Page 63: 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 Memory 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with P1- DIMM #1A. (For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and speed in the same bank.) 2.

  • Page 64: Removing Memory Modules

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Removing Memory Modules Press both notches on the ends of the DIMM module to unlock it. Once the DIMM module is loosened, remove it from the memory slot. Memory Support The X9DRFF-7 motherboard supports up to 256 GB of 240-pin Registered...
  • Page 65 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Installing UDIMM (ECC/Non-ECC) Memory Intel E5-2600 Series Processor UDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated DIMM & Per DIMM by Slot per Channel (SPC) and Data Width DIMM Per Channel (DPC) (See the Note below) 1.35V 1.5V...

  • Page 66: Adding Pci Expansion Cards

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Intel E5-2600 Series Processor LRDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per Memory Capacity Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated DIMM & Per DIMM by Slot per Channel (SPC) and Data Width DIMM Per Channel (DPC) 1.35V 1.5V (See the...

  • Page 67: Motherboard Details

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Motherboard Details Figure 5-4. X9DRFF-7 Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) VGA1 JFLED2 LAN2 LAN1 IPMI_LAN CTRL CTRL CTRL BUZZER Intel LEDS2 LED3 BATTERY CTRL X9DRFF(-7) L-SAS3 L-SAS2 CPU1 L-SAS1 L-SAS0 CLOSE 1st L-SAS4-7 I-SATA0 I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3...
  • Page 68 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Notes: 1. For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our website at http:// www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/ for details. 2. Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specifi ed by the manufacturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.
  • Page 69 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Connector Description COM1 Serial (COM) Port FAN1/FAN2 CPU/System (4-Pin) Fan Headers JFLED1 Remote Battery Holder JIPMB1 4-pin External BMC I2C Header (for an IPMI Card) JP3/JP4 4-pin Power Connectors 8-pin Power Connector JSD1 SATA Device Power Connector JSTBYI Standby Power Connector JTPM1...

  • Page 70: Connector Defi Nitions

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Connector Defi nitions Power Connectors 12V 8-pin PWR Pin Defi nitions An 8-pin power connector (JP5) and Pins Defi nition two 4-pin power connectors (JP3/JP4) 1- 4 Ground are located on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V +12V specifi...
  • Page 71 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Universal Serial Bus (USB) Backplane USB 0/1 & FP USB 2 Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB1, Pin Defi nitions USB2) are located at (JUSB1, JUSB2) Pin# Defi nition the I/O back panel. (USB Cables are not included).
  • Page 72 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL TPM Header/Port 80 TPM/Port 80 Header (JTPM1) 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. Use this header to enhance system LFRAME# <(KEY)>...
  • Page 73 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Remote Battery Holder (Optional) Remote PWR Holder Pin Defi nitions A remote battery holder header is located Pin# Defi nition at JFLED1 on the X9DRFF-7. When +3V Input enabled, this unit provides extended Ground battery backup support for onboard SAS to prevent data loss due to a battery power shortage.

  • Page 74: Jumper Settings

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Jumper Settings Connector Pins Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, Jumper jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Setting of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
  • Page 75 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup GLAN Enable/Disable GLAN Enable Jumper Settings JPL1 enables or disables the LAN Port1/ Jumper Setting Defi nition LAN Port2 on the motherboard. See the Pins 1-2 Enabled (default) table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is Enabled.
  • Page 76 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL SAS Enable SAS Support Enable Jumper Settings JPS1 allows the user to enable SAS Jumper Setting Defi nition support to enhance system performance. Pins 1/2 SAS Enabled (Default) See the table on the right for jumper...

  • Page 77: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-10 Onboard Indicators GLAN LEDs GLAN LED Activity Link Speed There are two GLAN ports (JLAN1/2) on the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The Yellow LED on the right indicates connection and GLAN Activity Indicator (Right) LED Settings activity.
  • Page 78 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Onboard Power LED Onboard PWR LED Indicator (LED5) LED Settings An Onboard Power LED is located at LED Color Status LED5 on the motherboard. When this System Off (PWR LED is on, the system is on. Be sure...

  • Page 79: 5-11 Serial Ata/Sas Connections

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-11 Serial ATA/SAS Connections SATA/SAS Ports SATA/SAS Pin Defi nitions There are ten Serial_ATA ports on the Pin# Defi nition motherboard. I-SATA ports 0/1 support Ground SATA 3.0. I-SATA ports 2-5 supports SATA 2.0 connections. In addition, TX_P L-SAS 0/1/2/3 also supports SATA 2.0.

  • Page 80: 5-12 Installing Drivers

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL 5-12 Installing Drivers 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 81 SuperDoctor III, as the SuperDoctor III settings override the BIOS settings. To set the BIOS temperature threshold settings again, you would fi rst need to uninstall SuperDoctor III. Figure 5-6. Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Health Information) 5-27...

  • Page 82: Superdoctor Iii

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Figure 5-7. 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 that you use the SuperoDoctor II application instead.

  • Page 83: 5-13 Serverboard Battery

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 5-13 Serverboard Battery Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 5-8). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032).
  • Page 84 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Notes 5-30...

  • Page 85: 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 F424BD-R1K28B 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 86: Control Panel

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views Hot-Swap SAS/SATA Drives (32) Control Panel Control Panel Ethernet Ports IPMI LAN Port USB Ports VGA Port Power Supply Chassis Fan Control Panel The control panel for each node is located on the front of the chassis. The LEDs inform you of system status.

  • Page 87: Removing The Power Cord

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing the Power Cord Before performing any setup or maintenance on the chassis, use the following procedure to ensure that power has been removed disconnected from the system. Removing the Power Cord 1. Use the operating system to power down the system, following the on-screen prompts.

  • Page 88: Installing And Removing Hard Drives

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Installing and Removing Hard Drives The F424BD chassis contains four individual motherboards in four separate 2U nodes. Each motherboard node controls the hard drives contained within that node. Note that if a motherboard node is pulled out of the chassis, the hard drives associated with that node will power down as well.

  • Page 89: Removing Hard Drives From The Front Of The Node

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing Hard Drives from the Front of the Node Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive bay handle. 2. Use the handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis. Figure 6-3: Removing a Hard Drive Carrier from the Front of the Node...

  • Page 90: Installing Hard Drives Into The Drive Carriers

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Installing Hard Drives into the Drive Carriers The hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow through the drive bays.
  • Page 91 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 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 92: Node Confi Gurations

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Node Confi gurations Node confi guration specifi cations are shown in the table below. F424BD-R1K28B Front of Node Rear of Node One low-profi le expansion PCIE slot, None eight (8) 2.5" HDDs Figure 6-6: F424BD Node...

  • Page 93: Removing The Node Cover

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing the Node Cover Each node has a removable cover which will permit access to the nodes components. Removing the Node Cover 1. Power down the system and remove the power cord from the rear of the power supply as described in Section 6-3.

  • Page 94: Removing And Installing The Backplane

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Removing and Installing the Backplane The F424BD chassis backplane is located behind the hard drives and in front of the motherboard in each motherboard node. Although backplane failure rarely occurs, in the event of a backplane failure, follow the instructions below.

  • Page 95: Installing The Backplane

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Figure 6-9: Installing the Backplane Installing the Backplane Installing the Backplane into the Chassis 1. Ensure that all of the hard drive carriers have been removed from the bays in the front of the node (see 6-4 Installing and Removing Hard Drives). 1.

  • Page 96: Installing The Motherboard

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Installing the Motherboard Compatible Motherboards For the most up-to-date information on compatible motherboards and other parts, visit the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com. Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by creating space between the motherboard and the fl...
  • Page 97 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 7. Connect the cables between the motherboard, backplane, chassis, front panel, and power supply, as needed. The fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports. 8. Replace the expansion card bracket and secure the bracket with a screw. 9.

  • Page 98: Installing Front And Rear Expansion Cards

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Installing Front and Rear Expansion Cards PCIE Slot Setup The F424BD chassis model supports expansion cards. To install low-profi le expansion cards, follow the instructions on the following pages. Figure 6-11: PCIE Slot Shield Confi guration...

  • Page 99: Assembling The Pcie Slot Bracket Assembly

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Assembling the PCIE Slot Bracket Assembly Each node supports one expansion card. This expansion card must be plugged into a riser card, which in turn plugs into the motherboard. Assembling the PCIE Slot Bracket Assembly 1.
  • Page 100 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL 7. Assemble the riser card as illustrated below, securing the riser card to the riser card bracket with the two screws provided. Figure 6-13: Assembling the PCIE Slot Bracket and Riser Card PCIE Slot Bracket Riser Card...

  • Page 101: 6-10 Checking The Airfl Ow

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-10 Checking the Airfl ow Checking Airfl ow 1. Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airfl ow in and out of the server. In addition, if you are using a front bezel, make sure the bezel's fi lter is replaced periodically.

  • Page 102: 6-11 Replacing System Fans

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL 6-11 Replacing System Fans System fans provide cooling for the system and circulate air through the node as a means of lowering the internal temperature. The F424BD system fans are easily removed from the fan tray. There is no need to uninstall any other parts when replacing fans, and only a Phillips screwdriver is required for installation.

  • Page 103: 6-12 Replacing The Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-12 Replacing the Power Supply The F424BD chassis includes a 1280 Watt 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 104 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Notes 6-20...

  • Page 105: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9DRFF-7 serverboard. The 128 Mb AMI 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.

  • Page 106: Starting The Setup Utility

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin 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 107 Chapter 7: BIOS The AMI BIOS main menu displays the following information: System Date This item displays the system date in Day MM/DD/YY format (e.g. Wed 10/12/2012). System Time This item displays the system time in HH:MM:SS format (e.g. 15:32:52). Supermicro X9DRFF (-7) Version This item displays the SMC version of the BIOS ROM used in this system.

  • Page 108: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin This displays the amount of memory that is available in the system. Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced Setup and press <Enter> to access the following submenu items.  Boot Feature Quiet Boot This feature allows the user to select bootup screen display between POST messages and the OEM logo.
  • Page 109 Chapter 7: BIOS Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the Num Lock key. The options are Off and On. Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs.
  • Page 110 FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin system power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last state before a power loss. The options are Power On, Stay Off, and Last State.  CPU Confi guration This submenu displays the information of the CPU as detected by the BIOS.
  • Page 111 Chapter 7: BIOS Select Enable to enable Clock Spectrum support, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. The options are Disabled and Enabled. RTID (Record Types IDs) This feature displays the total number of Record Type IDs for local and remote pools.
  • Page 112 FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin If this feature is set to Disabled, The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes. If this feature is set to Enabled the CPU fetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 113 Chapter 7: BIOS Turbo Mode (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom and EIST is enabled) This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specifi c conditions. The options are Disabled and Enabled. C1E Support (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to enable Enhanced C1 Power State to boost system performance.

  • Page 114: North Bridge

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin Factory Long Duration Maintained This item displays the period of time (in seconds) set by the manufacturer during which long duration power is maintained. Long Duration Maintained This item displays the period of time (in seconds) during which long duration power is maintained.
  • Page 115 Chapter 7: BIOS When set to Enabled, this feature uses Intel's DCA (Direct Cache Access) Technology to improve data transfer effi ciency. The default setting is Enabled. MMCFG BASE This feature determines the lowest base address that can be assigned to PCI devices.

  • Page 116: Dimm Information

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin Isoc Select Enabled to enable Isochronous support to meet QoS (Quality of Service) requirements. This feature is especially important for virtualization technology. The options are Enabled and Disabled. QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Link Speed Mode Use this feature to select data transfer speed for QPI Link connections. The options are Fast and Slow.
  • Page 117 Chapter 7: BIOS When Independent is selected, all DIMMs are available to the operating system. When Mirroring is selected, the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for data backup. When Lockstep is selected, the motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel.
  • Page 118 FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin source). Memory is updated as well. Select Enabled to use Demand Scrubbing for ECC memory correction. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Data Scrambling Select Enabled to enable data scrambling to ensure data security and integrity. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 119 Chapter 7: BIOS available for EFI (Extensive Firmware Interface) applications only. The settings are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. Port 60/64 Emulation Select Enabled to enable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support for the legacy USB keyboard so that it can be fully supported by the operating systems that does not recognize a USB device.
  • Page 120 FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin When Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link in a low power mode during extended periods of I/O inactivity, and will return the link to an active state when I/O activity resumes.
  • Page 121 Chapter 7: BIOS SERR# Generation Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate an SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Maximum Payload Select Auto to allow the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum payload value for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance.
  • Page 122 FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin Load Onboard SAS OPROM Select Enabled to enable the onboard SAS Option ROM. This is to boot the computer using a SAS device. The options are Disabled and Enabled. VGA Priority This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary boot device.

  • Page 123: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Chapter 7: BIOS 12; IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12; IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12; IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12; Device Mode Use this feature to select the desired mode for a serial port specifi ed. The options are Normal and High Speed.

  • Page 124: Console Redirection Settings

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin  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. Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
  • Page 125 Chapter 7: BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.

  • Page 126: Acpi Settings

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin The feature selects a serial port used by the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) to communicate with a remote server. The options are COM1 and SOL. Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
  • Page 127 Chapter 7: BIOS This feature enables the Non-Uniform Memory Access ACPI support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. High Precision Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback, reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU.
  • Page 128 FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin This item displays the status of TPM Support to indicate if TPM is currently active or deactivated. TPM Owner Status This item displays the status of TPM Ownership.  Intel TXT (LT-SX) Confi guration Intel TXT (LT-SX) Hardware Support This feature indicates if the following hardware components support the Intel Trusted Execution Technology.

  • Page 129: Event Logs

    Chapter 7: BIOS TPM Support Trusted Platform support TPM State Trusted Platform state  ME Subsystem This feature displays the following ME Subsystem Confi guration settings. • ME BIOS Interface Version • ME Version Event Logs Use this feature to confi gure Event Log settings. ...
  • Page 130 FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Runtime Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support Runtime Error Logging. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 131: Ipmi

    Chapter 7: BIOS MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) Enter the increment value for the multiple event counter. Enter a number between 1 to 255. The default setting is 1. METW (Multiple Event Count Time Window) This item allows the user to decide how long (in minutes) should the multiple event counter wait before generating a new event log.

  • Page 132: System Event Log

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI fi rmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI fi rmware installed in your system.  System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup.
  • Page 133 Chapter 7: BIOS Confi guration Address Source This feature allows the user to select the source of the IP address for this computer. If Static is selected, you will need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the system manually in the fi...

  • Page 134: Boot

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). Boot This submenu allows the user to confi gure the following boot settings for the system.

  • Page 135: Security

    Chapter 7: BIOS Network Devices, USB Device BBS Priorities, Hard Disk Drives The above options appear when detected by the BIOS. Use these options to set the order of the legacy network, USB, and Hard Disk Drive devices detected. Security This menu allows the user to confi...

  • Page 136: Save & Exit

    FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin Save & Exit This submenu allows the user to confi gure the Save and Exit settings for the system. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system confi guration, and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Exit, and press <Enter>.
  • Page 137 Chapter 7: BIOS Save as User Defaults Select this feature and press <Enter> to save the current settings as the user's defaults. When the dialog box appears, asking you if you want to save values as user's defaults, click Yes to save the current values as user's default settings, or click No to keep the defaults previously saved as the user's defaults.
  • Page 138 FatTwin F627R2-F73 FatTwin Notes 7-34...

  • Page 139: 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 140 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Notes...

  • Page 141: Appendix B System Specifi Cations

    Note: Check the Supermicro website (www.supermicro.com) for the latest memory support information. SAS/SATA Drive Bays Each node of the FatTwin F627R2-F73 contains eight (8) hot-swap drive bays to house standard 2.5" SAS/SATA drives PCI Expansion The FatTwin F627R2-F73 has 1x PCI-E 3.0 x16 low-profi le slot available per...
  • Page 142 FatTwin F627R2-F73 USER'S MANUAL Serverboard FatTwin F627R2-F73 serverboard (proprietary form factor) Dimensions: (LxW) 19.92" x 8.54" (505.97 mm x 216.92 mm) Chassis F424BD-R1K28B (4U rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.63 x 6.96 x 29 in. (448 x 177 x 737 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 150 lbs.
  • Page 143 Appendix B: 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 144 FatTwin F627R2-F73 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 communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in signifi...

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