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  • Page 1 ® UPER 6016TT-TF UPER ERVER 6016TT-IBXF UPER ERVER 6016TT-IBQF UPER ERVER USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • 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

    It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6016TT- TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF is a 1U Twin (two server- boards in a 1U chassis) rackmount server based on the SC808T-1200B chassis and two Super X8DTT-F/X8DTT-IBXF/X8DTT-IBQFserverboards.
  • Page 4 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 SuperServer 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF. Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DTT-F/X8DTT-IBXF/X8DTT-IBQF serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jump- ers.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF 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 Ethernet Ports ....................1-2 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................1-3 Graphics Controller ..................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ............2-4 Installing the Inner Rails ................. 2-4 Installing the Outer Rails ................. 2-5 Locking Tabs ....................2-5 Installing the Server into the Rack ..............2-6 Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ............2-6 Checking the Serverboard Setup ..............
  • Page 8 Jumper Settings .................... 5-18 5-11 Onboard Indicators ..................5-20 5-12 Installing Additional Drivers ................5-21 5-13 Confi guring Supero Doctor III ............... 5-22 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Unpacking ....................... 6-1 Control Panel ....................6-2 System Fans ....................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF is a "1U Twin" server comprised of the SC808T-1200B 1U chassis and two (twin) X8DTT-F/X8DTT-IBXF/ X8DTT-IBQF serverboards. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT- IBQF (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 10: Serverboard Features

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF lies two X8DTT-F/X8DTT-IBXF/X8DTT-IBQF dual processor serverboards, which are based on Intel's 5520 (North Bridge) + ICH10R (South Bridge) chipset. (For OEM only, the Intel 5500 is also available for the North Bridge portion of the chipset.) Below are the main features of the serverboards.

  • Page 11: Onboard Controllers/Ports

    Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard Controllers/Ports Onboard I/O backpanel ports on each serverboard include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN port and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports. An Infi niBand port is also included on the X8DTT-IBXF/X8DTT-IBQF serverboards (the 6016TT-IBXF and 6016TT-IBQF only).
  • Page 12 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual CPU#1 CPU#2 Port1 Port0 Ports 2,1 Kawela MT25408 QSFP Ports Connect-X IB PCI-E Gen2/DDR or QDR Intel Ports RJ45 RJ45 5520 Ports PCI-E x16 7,8,9,10 SST25 VF016 CLINK CLINK ICH10R PE 4-1 SATA SATA #1 SATA #2 SATA #3 SATA #4...

  • Page 13: Server Chassis Features

    Details on the chassis can be found in Chapter 6. System Power When confi gured as a SuperServer 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF, the SC808T-1200B includes a single high-effi ciency (Gold Level) 1200W cold-swap power supply, which provides the power to both serverboards housed in the chas- sis.

  • Page 14: Twin: System Notes

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual 1U Twin: System Notes As a 1U Twin confi guration, the 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF is a unique server system. With two nodes incorporated into a single chassis, there are several points you should keep in mind. System Power A single power supply is used to provide the power for both serverboards.

  • Page 15: 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 16 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 6016TT-TF/6016TT- IBXF/6016TT-IBQF up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time.

  • Page 18: Rack Precautions

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual • Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing. • This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

  • Page 19: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. • Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the chassis airfl...

  • Page 20: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT- IBQF into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.

  • Page 21: Installing The Outer Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rails Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail.

  • Page 22: Installing The Server Into The Rack

    "click". Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the SuperServer 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far the server will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack Checking the Components and Setup You may have one or two processors already installed in each of the two serverboards. Each processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor and heatsink installation.

  • Page 24: Preparing To Power On

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Preparing to Power On Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives and SATA backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the SATA drives The SATA disk drives are accessable from the front of the server and can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-4. Accessing the Inside of the System...
  • Page 26 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Notes 2-10...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the two control panels as well as others on the SATA drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi...

  • Page 28: Control Panel Leds

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Control Panel LEDs Each of the two control panels located on the front of the SC808T-1200B chassis has fi ve LEDs. Each LED provides you with critical information related its own specifi c serverboard. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.

  • Page 29: Power

    Chapter 3: System Interface Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply unit. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. SATA Drive Carrier LEDs Each SATA drive carrier has two LEDs. • Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity.
  • Page 30 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 System Safety

    System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF from damage: • Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet.

  • Page 32: General Safety Precautions

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF 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 battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 4-1).

  • Page 33: Esd Precautions

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

  • Page 34: Operating Precautions

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6016TT- TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of war- ranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. Figure 4-1.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X8DTT-F/X8DTT-IBXF/X8DTT- IBQF serverboard into the SC808T-1200B chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described.

  • Page 36: Unpacking

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Unpacking The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrostatic discharge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected. Serverboard Installation This section explains the fi rst step of physically mounting the X8DTT-F/X8DTT-IBXF/ X8DTT-IBQF into the SC808T-1200B chassis.

  • Page 37: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Warning: To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, do not apply any force greater than 8 lbs. per square inch when installing a screw into a mount- ing hole. Connecting Cables Now that the serverboards are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the boards.

  • Page 38: I/O Ports

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins Ground x (Key) x (Key) Power On LED 3.3V HDD LED Front UID Button NIC1 LED (Link) NIC1 LED (Activity) NIC2 LED (Link) NIC2 LED (Activity) OH/Fan Fail/Pwr Fail/UID LED UID LED Power Fail LED 3.3V...

  • Page 39: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Processor and Heatsink Installation When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: • Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- moving or changing any hardware components.
  • Page 40 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual After removing the plastic cap, use your thumb and the index fi nger to hold the CPU at the north and south center edges. Align the CPU key (the semi-circle cutout) with the socket key (the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket).

  • Page 41: Installing A Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing a CPU Heatsink Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord from the power supply. Do not apply any thermal grease Screw #1 Screw #2 to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied.

  • Page 42: Removing The Heatsink

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the CPU socket.

  • Page 43: 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 Each X8DTT-F/X8DTT-IBXF/X8DTT-IBQF has six 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 48 GB of registered ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM (for a total of 96 GB in the system) or up to 24 GB of ECC unbuffered DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM (for a total of 48 GB in the system).
  • Page 44 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual DIMM Population Table DIMM DIMMs DIMM Type (Reg.= Speeds (in MHz) Ranks per DIMM Slots per Populated Registered) (any combination; Channel per Channel SR=Single Rank, DR=Dual Rank, QR=Quad Rank) Reg. DDR3 ECC 800,1066,1333 SR, DR Reg.

  • Page 45: Adding Pci Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Due to the memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. Refer to the table below. Possible System Memory Allocation &...

  • Page 46: Serverboard Details

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. X8DTT Series Motherboard Layout COM1 USB0/1 InfiniBand LAN2 LAN1 JNMI1 Connector JWD1 IPMI_LAN IPMB JPG1 JSPK1 Winbond InfiniBand WPCM450 Controller Controller JPL1 USB2/3 JWOL1 JLPC80 JBT1 Intel ICH10R Intel BIOS IOH-36D Battery T-SGPIO0 X8DTT Series...

  • Page 47: X8Dtt-F/X8Dtt-Ibxf/X8Dtt-Ibqf Quick Reference

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup X8DTT-F/X8DTT-IBXF/X8DTT-IBQF Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-10) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 Watch Dog Enable/Disable/Reset Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description COM1 COM1 Serial Port FAN 1-4 System/CPU Fan Headers...

  • Page 48: Connector Defi Nitions

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Connector Defi nitions ATX Power 20-pin Connector Pin Defi nitions (ATX Power 1/2) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition ATX Power Connector PS On Ground The main ATX power supply connec- 5VSB Ground tors on the X8DTT-F/X8DTT-IBXF/ Ground Ground X8DTT-IBQF are proprietary 20-pin...
  • Page 49 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Overheat/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LED OH/Fan Fail/ PWR Fail/Blue_UID LEDPin Defi nitions (JF1) Pins 7 and 8 of JF1 are for the Overheat/Fan Pin# Defi nition Fail/Power Fail and UID LED connections. The Blue UID LED/5.5V.SB red LED (pin 8) provides warnings of overheat, OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/Red UID fan failure or power failure.
  • Page 50 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Power On LED The Power On LED connector is lo- Power LED Pin Defi nitions (JF1) cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. This Pin# Defi nition connection is used to provide LED 5V Stby indication of power being supplied to Control the system.
  • Page 51 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Serial Ports Serial Port Pin Defi nitions (COM) One serial port is included on the Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition serverboard. The COM port is located beside the VGA port. See the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 52: 5-10 Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual 5-10 Jumper Settings To modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two Connector pins to change the function of the Pins connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Jumper Settings (JPL1) Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to Jumper Setting Defi nition enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2 Pins 1-2 Enabled ports. See the table on the right for Pins 2-3 Disabled jumper settings.

  • Page 54: 5-11 Onboard Indicators

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual 5-11 Onboard Indicators LAN1/LAN2 LEDs (Connection Speed Indicator) LED Color Defi nition LAN1/LAN2 LEDs No connection or 10 Mb/s The Ethernet ports (located beside Green 100 Mb/s the COM port) have two LEDs. On Amber 1 Gb/s each Gb LAN port, one LED indicates activity when blinking while the other...

  • Page 55: 5-12 Installing Additional Drivers

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-12 Installing Additional Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items.

  • Page 56: Confi Guring Supero Doctor Iii

    The Supero Doctor 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 the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp:// ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II. 5-23...
  • Page 58 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Notes 5-24...

  • Page 59: Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC808T-1200B 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 60: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Figure 6-1. Chassis Front View Control Panel: Primary Serverboard Control Panel: Secondary Serverboard SATA Drives Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View Dedicated IPMI LAN Port Dedicated IPMI LAN Port PCI-Express x16 Slot Power Supply LAN Ports PCI-Express x16 Slot LAN Ports Infi...

  • Page 61: System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans Each node has three sets of 4-cm high-performance PWM fans to provide the cool- ing for the system (each set consists of two back-to-back counter-rotating fans). Fan speed may be controlled by a setting in BIOS (see Chapter 7). System Fan Failure If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan fail LED on the control panel will blink on and off.
  • Page 62 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Figure 6-3. Mounting a Drive in a Carrier Installing/Removing Hot-swap SATA Drives To remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. Swing the handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 6-4).

  • Page 63: Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The SuperServer 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF has a single 1200W, cold- swap power supply. This power supply has the capability of operating at 100 - 240 input volts. Depress both main power buttons on the front of the chassis and then unplug the AC power cord to completely remove power from the system before removing the power supply.
  • Page 64 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Replace the chassis top cover and push the unit back into the rack. Reconnect the AC power cord and then depress the power buttons on the front of the chassis to resupply power to both nodes Figure 6-4.

  • Page 65: Chapter 7 Bios

    Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DTT/-F/-IBX/-IBXF/- IBQ/-IBQF. 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.

  • Page 66: Starting The Setup Utility

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF 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 67 Chapter 7: BIOS Supermicro X8DTT/-F/-IBX/-IBXF/-IBQ/-IBQF • BIOS Build Version : This item displays the BIOS revision used in your sys- tem. • BIOS Build Date : This item displays the date when this BIOS was completed. • AMI BIOS Core Version : This item displays the revision number of the AMI BIOS Core upon which your BIOS was built.

  • Page 68: Advanced Setup Confi Gurations

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Advanced Setup Confi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items: BOOT Features Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot.

  • Page 69: Processor And Clock Options

    Chapter 7: BIOS Hit 'Del' Message Display This feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 70 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual C1E Support Select Enabled to use the feature of Enhanced Halt State. C1E signifi cantly reduces the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a "Halt State." The options are Disabled and Enabled. Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enabled, the hardware pre fetcher will pre fetch streams of data and instruc- tions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or backward manner to...

  • Page 71: Advanced Chipset Control

    Chapter 7: BIOS tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disable (Disable GV3) and Enable (Enable GV3). Intel® TurboMode Technology Select Enabled to use the Turbo Mode to boost system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 72 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual QPI L0s and L1 This enables the QPI power state to low power. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Memory Frequency This feature forces a DDR3 frequency slower than what the system has de- tected.
  • Page 73 Chapter 7: BIOS Guardband Temperature (For the Closed Loop only) This is the temperature which applies to the DIMM temperature threshold. Each step is in 0.5 C increment. The default is [006]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. Inlet Temperature This is the temperature detected at the chassis inlet.
  • Page 74 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Intel VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource-sharing across the Intel platforms, providing the user with greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing.
  • Page 75 Chapter 7: BIOS Hand-Off support. When enabled, the EHCI Interface will be changed from the BIOS- controlled to the OS-controlled. The options are Disabled and Enabled. IDE/SATA 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 76 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual is not used. Block Mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Select Disabled to allow data to be transferred from and to the device one sector at a time. Select Auto to allow data transfer from and to the device occur multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it.
  • Page 77 Chapter 7: BIOS Select UDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MBs. It has the same transfer rate as PIO mode 4 and Multi Word DMA mode 2. Select UDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 1.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual PCI IDE BusMaster When enabled, the BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading/writing to IDE drives. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 or LAN2 Option ROM. This is to boot computer using a network interface.

  • Page 79: Hardware Health Monitor

    Chapter 7: BIOS Redirection After BIOS POST Select Disabled to turn off Console Redirection after Power-On Self-Test (POST). Select Always to keep Console Redirection active all the time after POST. (Note: This setting may not be supported by some operating systems.) Select Boot Loader to keep Console Redirection active during POST and Boot Loader.
  • Page 80 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual and system cooling. In both the alarms above, please take immediate action as shown below. (See the notes on P. 4-18 for more information.) CPU Temperature/System Temperature This feature displays current temperature readings for the CPU and the System. The following items will be displayed for your reference only: CPU Temperature The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures (Celsius/Fahr-...
  • Page 81 Chapter 7: BIOS Notes: The system may shut down if it continues for a long period to prevent damage to the CPU. The information provided above is for your reference only. For more information on thermal management, please refer to Intel’s Web site at www.Intel.com.

  • Page 82: View Bmc System Event Log

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Select to Enabled to allow USB devices to wakeup from S3/S4 state. The options are Enabled and Disabled. High Performance Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Performance 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 and reducing the de- pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc- tion embedded in the CPU.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS • SEL Entry Number • SEL Record ID • SEL Record Type • Timestamp, Generator ID • Event Message Format User • Event Sensor Type • Event Sensor Number, • Event Dir Type • Event Data. Clear BMC System Event Log This feature is used to clear the BMC System Event Log.
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Channel Number - Enter the channel number for the SET LAN Confi g com- mand. This is initially set to [1]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the Channel Number. Channel Number Status - This feature returns the channel status for the Channel Number selected above: "Channel Number is OK"...
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Use this feature to select the parameter of your IP Address confi guration. IP Address The BIOS will automatically enter the IP address of this machine; however it may be over-ridden. IP addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers (Base 16, 0 ~ 9, A, B, C, D, E, F) separated by dots.
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Subnet Mask Confi guration Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Parameter Selector Use this feature to select the parameter of your Subnet Masks confi guration. Subnet Masks This item displays the current subnet masks setting for your IPMI connection.

  • Page 87: Dmi Event Log

    Chapter 7: BIOS Specifi cation for more information at www.intel.com. The options are No Delay, 30 sec, 60 sec, 1.5 min, 2.0 min. Startup Delay - This feature enables or disables startup delay. The options are Enabled and Disabled. PEF Startup Delay - This sets the pre-determined time to delay PEF after system power-ups and resets.

  • Page 88: Security Settings

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass- words, the Supervisor password must be set fi rst. Supervisor Password This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system.

  • Page 89: Boot Confi Guration

    Chapter 7: BIOS Clear User Password (Available only if User Password has been set) This item allows you to clear a user password after it has been entered. Password Check This item allows you to check a password after it has been entered. The options are Setup and Always.

  • Page 90: Exit Options

    UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Hard Disk Drives This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected (i.e., 1st Drive, 2nd Drive, 3rd Drive, etc). •...
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system con- fi guration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Notes 7-28...

  • Page 93: 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 94 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 95: Appendix B Installing The Windows Os

    Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS Appendix B Installing the Windows OS 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 96 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual B-2 Installing Windows for a Non-RAID System Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2003 Setup CD in the CD drive and the sys- tem will start booting up from CD. Continue with the OS installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display. From the Windows XP/2003 Setup screen, press the <Enter>...

  • Page 97: Appendix C System Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: System Specifi cations Appendix C System Specifi cations Note: unless noted specs apply to a complete system (both serverboards). Processors Four Intel® 5500 Series processors in LGA1366 sockets Note: please refer to our website for details on supported processors. Chipset Intel 5520/ICH10R (Intel 5500 North Bridge available for OEM only) BIOS...
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF User's Manual Weight Gross Weight: 40 lbs. (18.2 kg.) System Cooling Six (6) high-performance 4-cm PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100 - 240V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 13 - 4A max Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power: 1200W (Part# PWS-1K21P-1R)
  • Page 99 Appendix C: System Specifi cations Notes...
  • Page 100 UPER ERVER 6016TT-TF/6016TT-IBXF/6016TT-IBQF 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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