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Supermicro SuperWorkstation 540A-TR manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
Supermicro SuperWorkstation 540A-TR User Manual (142 pages)
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Server
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Contacting Supermicro
9
Chapter 1 Introduction
10
Overview
10
System Features
11
Front View
11
Control Panel
13
Rear View
14
System Block Diagram
15
Motherboard Layout
16
Quick Reference Table
18
Chapter 2 Installation
20
Overview
20
Unpacking the System
20
Preparing for Setup
20
Choosing a Setup Location
20
Rack Precautions
21
Workstation Precautions
21
Rack Mounting Considerations
21
Ambient Operating Temperature
21
Airflow
22
Mechanical Loading
22
Circuit Overloading
22
Reliable Ground
22
Preparing the Chassis for Rack Mounting
23
Removing the Top Tower Cover
23
Removing the Chassis Feet
23
Installing the Rails
24
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
24
Installing the Inner Rails to the Chassis
25
Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack
26
Installing the Chassis into the Rack
27
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation
29
Removing Power
29
Accessing the System
30
Static-Sensitive Devices
33
Precautions
33
Unpacking
33
Processor and Heatsink Installation
34
The 3Rd Gen. Intel Xeon Scalable Processor
34
The 3Rd Gen. Intel Xeon Scalable Processor
35
The Processor Carrier
36
Heatsink
37
Overview of the CPU Socket
38
Overview of the Processor Carrier Assembly
39
Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module
40
Creating the Processor Carrier Assembly
41
Creating the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)
44
Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation
45
Preparing to Install the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) into the CPU Socket
46
Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM)
47
Removing the Processor Heatsink Module from the CPU Socket
49
Removing the Processor from the Processor Carrier Assembly
51
Memory
52
Memory Support
52
Memory Installation Sequence
52
General Memory Population Requirements
52
Guidelines Regarding Mixing Dimms
53
DDR4 Memory Population Guidelines
54
DIMM Installation
55
DIMM Removal
55
Motherboard Battery
56
Storage Drives
57
Storage Drive Backplane
58
Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays
58
Removing the Empty Drive Bay
58
Adding a DVD-ROM Drive (Optional)
58
SSD Installation
59
2280 M.2 Nvme SSD Module Installation
60
22110 M.2 Nvme SSD Module Installation
61
System Cooling
62
System Fan Failure
62
Replacing System Fans
62
Power Supply
64
Replacing the Power Supply
64
Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections
65
Power Connections
65
Headers and Connectors
66
Control Panel
71
Front Control Panel Leds
72
Rear I/O Ports
76
Jumper Settings
79
How Jumpers Work
79
LED Indicators
82
Storage Ports
84
Chapter 5 Software
85
Microsoft Windows os Installation
85
Driver Installation
87
Superdoctor ® 5
88
Bmc
89
BMC ADMIN User Password
89
Chapter 6 Optional Components
90
Storage Protocols Supported
90
Power Supply Modules
90
Cable Management Arm
91
TPM Security Module
93
Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)
94
Requirements and Restrictions
94
Supported Ssds and Operating Sytems
94
Additional Information
95
Hardware Key
95
Configuring Nvme RAID Manually
96
Status Indications
101
Hot-Swap Drives
101
Hot-Unplug
101
Hot-Plug
101
Related Information Links
101
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support
102
Information Resources
102
Website
102
Direct Links for the 540A-TR System
102
Direct Links for General Support and Information
102
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)
103
Troubleshooting Procedures
104
No Power
104
No Video
106
System Boot Failure
106
Memory Errors
106
Losing the System's Setup Configuration
106
When the System Becomes Unstable
106
BIOS Error Beep (POST) Codes
108
Additional BIOS POST Codes
108
Crash Dump Using IPMI
109
UEFI BIOS Recovery
110
Overview
110
Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image
110
Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device
110
CMOS Clear
115
BMC Reset
115
Where to Get Replacement Components
116
Reporting an Issue
116
Technical Support Procedures
116
Returning Merchandise for Service
116
Vendor Support Filing System
117
Feedback
117
Contacting Supermicro
118
Appendix A Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems
119
Appendix B System Specifications
139
Appendix C BSMI Rohs and Warnings
141
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