SUPER MICRO Computer 6026TT-GIBQRF Bedienungsanleitung

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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. Please Note: F[...]

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 6026TT -GTRF/ GIBXRF/GIBQRF . Installation and maintenance should be performed by experi- enced technicians only . The SuperServer 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF is a GPU-ready [...]

SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/HDIBXRF/HDIBQRF User's Manual iv Chapter 3: System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system. Chapter 4: System Safety Y ou should thoroughly familiari[...]

v Preface Notes[...]

vi T able of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2 Processors ........................................................[...]

vii T able of Contents Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3 Removing the Protective Film ......................................................................... 2-4 2-4 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 2[...]

viii 5-10 Serial A T A Ports ............................................................................................ 5-19 5-1 1 Installing Additional Drivers ........................................................................... 5-20 5-12 Con fi guring Supero Doctor III ....................................................................[...]

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The SuperServer 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF is a "2U T win" server comprised of the SC827HD-R1400B 2U chassis and two X8DTT -HF+/X8DTT -HIBXF+/X8DTT - HIBQF+ serverboards. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certi fi ed for use with the server (www .supermicr[...]

1-2 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the SuperServer 6026TT are four X8DTT -HF+/X8DTT -HIBXF+/ X8DTT -HIBQF+ dual processor serverboards. The X8DTT -HF+ is based on Intel's 5500 (North Bridge) + ICH10R (South Bridge) chipset while the X8DTT -HIBXF+/ X8DTT -HIBQF+ is based on Int[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 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 In fi niBand port is also included on the X8 DT T - HI BXF+/ HI BQ F+ serverboards (the 6026TT -GIBXRF and 6026TT -GIBQRF only). U p to [...]

1-4 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Figure 1-1. Intel 5520 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note1: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. Note2: The Intel 5500 (IOH-24D) chipset is available for OEM only . PROCESSOR#0 #1 #1 #1 #2 DDR3 DIMM #2 #2 DDR3 DIMM #1 #1 #1 DDR3 DIMM #2 #2 #2 DDR3 DIMM C C A[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-5 1-3 Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC827HD-R1400B 2U chassis. Details on the chassis can be found in Chapter 6. System Power When con fi gured as a SuperServer 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF , the SC827HD- R1400B includes a redundant (dual) 1400W power supply , which p[...]

1-6 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual 1-4 2U T win: System Notes As a 2U T win con fi guration, the 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF is a unique server system. With two system boards incorporated into a single chassis acting as two separate nodes, there are several points you should keep in mind. Nodes Each of the two serverboard[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-7 1-6 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer , Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. T el: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (T echnical Support) Web Site: www .supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Com[...]

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Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get the 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/ GIBQRF 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 co[...]

2-2 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front • door completely (~25 inches). Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for • suf fi cient air fl ow and ease in servicing. This product is for [...]

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-3 Allow the hot plug SA T A drives and power supply modules to cool before touch- • ing them. 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 •[...]

2-4 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual ! W arning: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper air fl ow and prevent overheating. Removing the Protective Film Before operating the server for the fi rst time, it is important to rem[...]

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-5 2-4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC827 chassis into a rack unit with the quick-release rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly . Y ou should also refer to the installation instructi[...]

2-6 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Figure 2-3. Installing the Inner Rail Extensions Installing the Inner Rail Extensions The SC827 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails and inner rail extensions. The inner rails are pre-attached to the chassis, and do not interfere with normal use of the chass[...]

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-7 Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the rack and hold the chassis in place. The outer rails for the SC827 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches. Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Secure the back end of the outer rail to the rack, using the screws provided. 1. Press the button where the two outer r[...]

2-8 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Figure 2-5: Installing Into the Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack Extend the outer rails as illustrated above. 1. Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack. 2. Slide the inner rails into the outer rails, keeping the pressure even on both 3. sides. When t[...]

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-9 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the system in the rack, you will need to access the inside of the nodes to make sure the serverboard is properly installed. Accessing the Inside of a Node (Figure 2-6) Before removing a node, unplug all the cables that connect to that node. 1. T o remove a node,[...]

2-10 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual 2-6 Preparing to Power On Next, you should check to make sure the SA T A drives and the backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the SA T A drives The SA T A disk drives are accessable from the front of the server and can be 1. installed and re[...]

Chapter 2: Server Installation 2-1 1 Figure 2-6. Removing a Node from the System 1 2 1 1 1 1[...]

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Chapter 3: System Interface 3-1 Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview There are LEDs on the control panels and on the SA T A drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of speci fi c components. There are also two buttons on each control panel. This chapter explains the me[...]

3-2 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual 3-3 Control Panel LEDs In addition to the LEDs built into the power and UID buttons, each of the four control panels located on the front of the SC827HD-R1400B chassis has two LEDs that provide you with critical information related their own node. This section explains what each LED indi[...]

Chapter 4: System Safety 4-1 Chapter 4 System Safety 4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ! Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SuperServer 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF from damage: Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well • as the room's emergency power-o[...]

SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual 4-2 4-2 General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: Keep the area around the server clean and free of clutter . • The 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF weighs approximately 85 lbs (38.6 kg) • when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should[...]

Chapter 4: System Safety 4-3 4-3 ESD Precautions Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other . An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic com ponents and printed circuit boards. The following measures are generally [...]

SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual 4-4 4-4 Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 6026TT - GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed. ! Figure 4-1. Installing the Onb[...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-1 Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X8DTT -HF+/X8DTT -HIBXF+/ X8DTT -HIBQF+ serverboard into the SC827HD-R1400B chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and[...]

5-2 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual 5-2 I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 speci fi cation. See Figure 5-1 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 5-1. I/O Ports Note: The In fi niBand ports are included on the 6026TT -GIBXRF and 6026TT - GIBQRF only . 1. Ded[...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-3 5-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation Notes: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- • moving or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. If you buy a CPU separately , make sure [...]

5-4 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual After removing the plastic cap, use 1. 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 2. cutout) with the socket key (the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket). Once the CPU and the socket are [...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-5 Remove power from the system 1. and unplug the AC power cord from the power supply . Do not apply any thermal grease 2. to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. Place the heatsink on top of the 3. CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (preinst[...]

5-6 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Remove power from the system 1. and unplug the AC power cord from the power supply . Disconnect the heatsink fan 2. wires from the CPU fan header . Using a screwdriver , loosen and 3. remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as show in the picture on the right. Hol[...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-7 5-4 Installing Memory Memory Support The X8DTT -H+ series serverboard supports up to 192 GB of registered ECC DDR3- 1333/1066/800 SDRAM, or 48 GB of Unbuffered ECC/Non-ECC 1333/1066/800 MHz memory . Note : Chec k the S upe r mic ro we b site fo r re co mme nde d DIM Ms . Installing Memory Modules Insert eac[...]

5-8 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual To I n s t a l l : Inser t module ver t ic ally and p res s dow n unt il it s naps i nto pl ac e. Pay at tenti on to th e alig nmen t notc h at the bo t tom . T o Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push the release tabs near both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot. F[...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-9 5-5 Adding PCI Cards PCI Express Slot The 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF includes two preinstalled riser cards designed speci fi cally for use in the SC827HD-R1400B 2U rackmount chassis (one card for each node). These riser cards each support one (two total for the system) full-height, full-length PCI Express [...]

5-10 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Figure 5-3. X8DTT -H+ Series Serverboard Layout 5-6 Serverboard Details JBT1 FA N 1 LEB1 LEB2 JLPC80 JUSB2 LE4 SW1 JWD JBMC1 JPG1 JPL1 JPL2 JBA T1 JNMI1 JRST1 JSPK1 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN CMOS CLEAR P1 DIMM1A P1 DIMM1B P1 DIMM2A P1 DIMM2B P1 DIMM3B P1 DIMM3A InfinBand P2 DIMM2A P2 DIMM2B P2 DI[...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-1 1 Serverboard Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 5-8) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JWD1 W atch Dog Enable/Disable/Reset Pins 1-2 (Reset) Connector Description COM1 COM1 Serial Port F AN 1 Cooling Fa[...]

5-12 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual 5-7 Connector De fi nitions Front Panel Accessible Add-on Card Header (JF2) The JF2 add-on card header provides front access to the power supply , Serial A T A and Front Panel Control connections for the X8DTT -H Series serverboard. Plug an Add-On card into this header to use the funct[...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-13 Fan Header Pin De fi nitions Pin# De fi nition 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 T achometer 4 PWR Modulation Universal Serial Bus (USB) T wo Universal Serial Bus ports (USB0/1) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, another two USB connections (USB2/3) are located at JUSB2 to provide front chassis access. Conn[...]

5-14 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Ethernet Ports T wo Ethernet ports are located next to USB0/1 on the IO backplane. In addition, an IPMI Dedicated LAN is located above USB0/1. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. See the table on the right for pin de fi nitions. Note 1: Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LA[...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-15 Serial Ports One serial port is included on the serverboard. The COM port is located beside the VGA port. See the table on the right for pin de fi ni- tions. ( NC : No Connection) Serial Port Pin De fi nitions Pin De fi nitions Pin # De fi nition Pin # De fi nition 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 8 CTS [...]

5-16 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual 5-8 Jumper Settings T o modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector . Pin 1 is identi fi ed with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See th[...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-17 LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1/JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2 ports respectively . See the table on the right for jumper settings. The default setting is enabled. LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Jumper Setting De fi nition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled W[...]

5-18 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual 5-9 Onboard Indicators LAN1/LAN2 LEDs The Ethernet ports (located beside the COM port) have two LEDs. On each Gb LAN port, one LED indicates activity when blinking while the other LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connection. See the table on the right for the [...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-19 BMC Activity LED (LE2) A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LE2 on the serverboard. When LE2 is on, BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) is active. See the table at right for more in- formation. BMC Heartbeat LED On BMC is normal HDD/SA T A LED (LE3) Status De fi nition On HDD/SA T A Connected Off No connec[...]

5-20 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Driver/T ool Installation Display Screen Note : Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme fi les for each item. Click a computer icon to the right of an item to install an item (from top to the bottom) one at a time. After installing each item, you must re-[...]

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-21 Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information) 5-12 Con fi 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. [...]

5-22 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Note : SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp:// ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. Y ou can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www .supermicro.com/PRODUCT/Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that yo[...]

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-1 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform main- tenance on the SC827HD-R1400B 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 [...]

6-2 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Figure 6-2. Chassis Rear View 6-2 Control Panel Each control panel on the front of the chassis must be connected to the JF2 con- nector on its associated serverboard to provide you with system control buttons and status indicators. These wires have been bundled together in a ribbon cable[...]

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-3 Fan Con fi guration In the 2U T win, each node (serverboard) controls the two fans that reside on its side of the chassis. 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 (about once per second). Replace a[...]

6-4 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Installing and Removing Hard Drives Installing a Hard Drive into the Drive Carrier Empty drive carriers have pre-installed dummy drive trays. This dummy tray needs to be removed before installing an actual hard drive (see Figure 6-3). Remove the screws (2) holding connecting the drive tr[...]

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-5 Figure 6-3. Removing a Dummy Drive T ray 1 1 1 1 Installing/Removing Hot-swap Drives T o remove a carrier , push the release button located beside the drive LEDs. 1. Swing the handle fully out and use it to pull the unit straight out (see Figure 2. 6-5). ! Figure 6-4. Mounting a Hard Drive in a Carrier Drive Ca[...]

6-6 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Figure 6-5. Removing a Hard Drive Figure 6-6. Drives and Nodes: Logical Con fi guration 1 B 1 A Node A Node B Note: see Figure 6-1 for the locations of the control panels that are associated with each node.[...]

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-7 6-5 Node Installation/Removal As with any server system, power must be removed from the serverboard when upgrading or installing memory or processors. In the 2U T win server , the server- boards (nodes) are capable of being hot-swapped from the chassis, allowing one to be powered down for servicing while the ot[...]

6-8 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Figure 6-7. Removing a System Node 1 2 1 1 1 1[...]

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-9 6-6 Installing the Air Shrouds Air Shrouds Air shrouds concentrate air fl ow to maximize fan ef fi ciency . The SC827 chassis air shroud does not require screws to set up. T wo identical air shrouds are required, one for each serverboard/node. Installing an Air Shroud Con fi rm that all four fans are in plac[...]

6-10 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Release T ab Figure 6-8. Removing the Power Supply[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-1 Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DTT -HF+/HIBXF+/ HIBQF+. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. Starting BIOS Setup Utility T o enter the AMI BIOS S[...]

7-2 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Starting the Setup Utility Normally , the only visible Power-On Self-T est (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. An [...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-3 Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. ( Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P .M. appears as 17:30:00.) Supermicro X8DTT/-F/-IBX/-IBXF/-IBQ/-IBQF BIOS Build V ersion This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system. BIOS Build Date This item displays the date when this BIOS w[...]

7-4 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual 7-3 Advanced Setup Con fi gurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items: X BOOT Features Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. The options are Enabled and Di[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-5 Hit 'Del' Message Display Th is feat ure d isp lays " Pre ss D EL to r un S etup" d ur ing P OST . 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 &qu[...]

7-6 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual C1E Support Select Enabled to use the feature of Enhanced Halt State. C1E signi fi 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 (A vailable w[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-7 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® T urboMode T echnology Select Enabled to use the T urbo Mode to boost system performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Intel® C-ST A TE T ech If enabled, C-Sta[...]

7-8 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF 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 detected. The available options are Auto , F[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-9 Throttling - Closed Loop/Throttling - Open Loop Throttling improves reliability and reduces power in the processor by automatic voltage control during processor idle states. Available options are Disabled and Enabled. If Enabled, the following items will appear: Hysteresis T emperature T emperature Hysteresis is the temperature [...]

7-10 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual X North Bridge Con fi guration This feature allows the user to con fi gure the settings for the Intel IOH chip. Crystal Beach/DMA (Direct Memory Access) This feature works with the Intel I/O A T (Acceleration T echnology) to accelerate the performance of T OE devices. ( Note : A T OE [...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-1 1 USB 2.0 Controller Select Enabled to activate the onboard USB 2.0 controller . The options are Enabled and Disabled. USB 2.0 Controller Mode This setting allows you to select the USB 2.0 Controller mode. The options are Hi-Speed (480 Mbps ) and Full Speed (12 Mbps). BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Select Enabled to enable BIOS Enhanced Hos[...]

7-12 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Hot Plug (This feature is available when the option-Enabled is selected) Select Enable to enable the hot plug function for the SA T A devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SA T A#2 Con fi guration Selecting Enhanced will set SA T A#2 to native SA T A mode. The options are Disa[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-13 Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MBs. Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3. It has a [...]

7-14 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Select UDMA5 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 5. It has a data transfer rate of 133 MBs. Select UDMA6 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 6. It has a data transfer rate of 133 MBs. The options are Auto , SWDMAn, MWDMAn, and UDMAn. S.M.A.R.T . For Hard disk drives Self-Monitor[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-15 Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM Se l ec t En abl e d to en a b le t h e o nb o a rd L A N1 or L A N2 O pti on RO M. T his is to boot computer using a network interface. The options are Enabled and Disabled. X Super IO Device Con fi guration Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address This option speci [...]

7-16 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual T erminal T ype This feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redirec- tion. The options are ANSI , VT100, and VT-UTF8. VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support A terminal keyboard de fi nition that provides a way to send commands from a remote console. The options are [...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-17 CPU T emperature/System T emperature This feature displays current temperature readings for the CPU and the System. The following items will be displayed for your reference only: CPU T emperature The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures (Celsius/Fahr- enheit) has been upgraded to a more advanced feature by [...]

7-18 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual User intervention: If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated, take action immediately by checking the system fans, chassis ventilation and room temperature to correct any problems. Notes : The system may shut down if it continues for a long period to prevent 1. damage to the C[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-19 APIC ACPI SCI IRQ When this item is set to Enabled, APIC ACPI SCI IRQ is supported by the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled . Headless Mode This feature is used to enable system to function without a keyboard, monitor or mouse attached The options are Enabled and Disabled . High Performance Event Timer Select Enabled[...]

7-20 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual X View BMC System Event Log Th is feat ure di sp lays th e BM C Sy stem Event Lo g (SEL). It shows the total num- ber of entries of BMC System Events. T o view an event, select an Entry Number and pressing <Enter> to display the information as shown in the screen. T otal Number of[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-21 IP Address Source Select the source of this machine's IP address. If Static is selected, you will need to know and enter manually the IP address of this machine below . If DHCP is selected, the BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Con fi guration Protocol) server in the network it is attached to, and request the next[...]

7-22 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Subnet Mask This item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection. Current Subnet Mask in BMC This item displays the current subnet mask used for your IPMI connection. X Gateway Address Con fi guration Enter the gateway address for this machine. This should be in [...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-23 X DMI Event Log View Event Log Use this option to view the System Event Log. Mark all events as read This option marks all events as read. The options are OK and Cancel. Clear event log This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages. The options are OK and Cancel. 7-4 Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Superviso[...]

7-24 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Password Check This item allows you to check a password after it has been entered. The options are Setup and Always. Boot Sector Virus Protection When Enabled, the AMI BOIS displays a warning when any program (or virus) is- sues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sec[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-25 X 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). 1st Drive - [SA T A: XXXXXXXXX] • X Removable Drives This feature allows the user [...]

7-26 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual 7-6 Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system con fi guration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer , so the new sys[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-27 How to Recover the AMIBIOS Image (the Main BIOS Block) An AMIBIOS fl ash chip consists of a boot sector block, and a main BIOS code block (a main BIOS image). The boot sector block contains critical BIOS code, including memory detection and recovery code to be used to fl ash a new BIOS image if the original BIOS Image is corr[...]

7-28 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Boot Sector Recovery from a Serial Port ("Serial Flash") This process, also known as "Serial Flash," allows the user to use a serial port to load a BIOS image for Boot Sector recovery . This feature is usually used for embed- ded systems that rely on a serial port fo[...]

Chapter 7: BIOS 7-29 4. Power on your system and click the <Connect> button in the Hyper T erminal. The terminal screen will display the following messages. 5. Following the instructions given on the screen to update the BIOS. These instructions are also shown below . a. At the prompt, press the <SpaceBar> to update the BIOS. b. When as[...]

7-30 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual 6. Once you've completed the instructions given, a screen will display to indicate that remote fl ashing is starting and the new BIOS fi le is being uploaded. 7. T o use Hyper T erminal to transfer the XModem protocol by using the "Send File" dialog under the "T ra[...]

A-1 Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-T est) 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. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal e[...]

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Appendix B: Installing Windows B-1 Appendix B Installing Windows After all hardware components have been installed, you must fi rst con fi gure Intel South Bridge RAID Settings before you install the Windows OS and other software drivers. T o con fi gure RAID settings, please refer to RAID Con fi guration User Guides posted on our web site at w[...]

B-2 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual B-2 Installing W indows for a Non-RAID System Insert Microsoft's Windows XP/2003 Setup CD in the CD drive and the 1. system will start booting up from CD. Continue with the OS installation. The Windows OS Setup screen will display . 2. From the Windows XP/2003 Setup screen, press th[...]

C-1 Appendix C: System Speci fi cations Appendix C System Speci fi cations Note: unless noted speci fi cations apply to a complete system (two serverboards). Processors Four Intel® 5600/5500 Series processors in LGA1366 sockets Note : Please refer to our website for details on supported processors. Chipset Intel 5500/ICH10R (X8DTT -HF+) Intel 5[...]

C-2 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF User's Manual Serverboard 6026TT -GTRF: X8DTT -HF+ 6026TT -GIBXRF: X8DTT -HIBXF+ 6026TT -GIBQRF: X8DTT -HIBQF+ Dimensions (all): 16.64" (L) x 6.80" (W) (422.66 mm x 172.72 mm) Chassis SC827HD-R1400B (2U Rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 3.5 x 28.5 in. (437 x 89 x 724 mm) Weight Gross Wei[...]

C-3 Appendix C: System Speci fi 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 61000-4-1 1) Safety: CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 Compliant, UL or[...]

C-4 SUPERSERVER 6026TT -GTRF/GIBXRF/GIBQRF 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 pe[...]