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Appendix B: Software InstallationB-1 Appendix BSoftware InstallationAfter all the hardware has been installed, you must first configure the AdaptecEm
B-2SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualConfiguring BIOS for SATA RAID Functions1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Util
Appendix B: Software InstallationB-3Adaptec Embedded SATA with HostRAID Controller DriverAdaptec's Embedded Serial ATA RAID with HostRAID control
B-4SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualManaging ArraysSelect this option to view array properties, and delete arrays. Thefollowing sections describe the opera
Appendix B: Software InstallationB-5Viewing Array PropertiesTo view the properties of an existing array:1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A.2. From t
B-6SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualCreating ArraysBefore creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array areconnected and installed in your system. Not
Appendix B: Software InstallationB-7Assigning Array PropertiesOnce you've create a new array, you are ready to assign the propertiesto the array.
B-8SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual2. Under the item "Arrays Label", type in an label and press Enter.(*Note: The label shall not be more tha
Appendix B: Software InstallationB-9Notes:1. Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained onthe new drive. Otherwise, all data wi
Chapter 1Introduction1-1 OverviewThe Supermicro SuperServer 7044A-82R is a high-end dual processor server thatcan be utilized either in a tower or
B-10SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualAdding a Bootable ArrayTo make an array bootable:1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays.2. From the List of Arr
Appendix B: Software InstallationB-11Adding/Deleting Hotspares(*Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you would need toadd a new HDD
B-12SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualInitializing Disk DrivesIf an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list forcreating a new array, or if
Appendix B: Software InstallationB-134. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wishto initialize and press Insert (as shown in th
B-14SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected (asshown in the screen below).6. Press Enter.7
Appendix B: Software InstallationB-15Rebuilding Arrays*Note 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only.If an array Build process (or
B-16SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualUsing the Disk UtilitiesThe Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your SerialATA hard disks.To ac
Appendix B: Software InstallationB-173 Select the desired disk and press Enter (as shown in the screenbelow.)2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utili
B-18SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualYou can choose from the following options:1. Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive bywriting zer
Appendix B: Software InstallationB-19m. After Windows OS Installation is completed, the system will automati-cally reboot.B-2 Installing Intel's
1-2SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual1-2 Serverboard FeaturesAt the heart of the SuperServer 7044A-82R lies the X6DA8-G2, a dual processorserverboard based
B-20SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualDriver/Tool Installation Display Screen(*Note: Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readmefiles
Appendix B: Software InstallationB-21Supero Doctor IIIThe Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool thatsupports remote management capab
B-22SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)(*Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded
C-1Appendix C: System SpecificationsAppendix CSystem SpecificationsProcessorsSingle or dual 604-pin Intel® NoconaTM processors at a front side (system
C-2SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualMotherboardModel: X6DA8-G2 (Extended ATX)Dimensions: 12 x 13.05 in (304.8 x 331.5 mm)Chassis:Model: SC942i-R760 (4U rac
C-3Appendix C: System SpecificationsSafety:EN 60950/IEC 60950-CompliantUL Listed (USA)CUL Listed (Canada)TUV Certified (Germany)CE Marking (Europe)
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1-3Chapter 1: IntroductionOther FeaturesOther onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltagemonitors, a chassis intrusion header,
1-4SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualFront Control PanelThe SuperServer 7044A-82R's control panel provides you with system monitoringand control. LEDs
1-5Chapter 1: IntroductionFigure 1-1. Intel E7525 Chipset:System Block DiagramNote: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for detail
1-6SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual1-4 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: +1 (
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-1 Chapter 2 Server Installation2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperS
2-2SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualChoosing a Setup Location:- Leave enough clearance in front of the system to enable you to open the front door comp
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-3Rack Mounting ConsiderationsAmbient Operating TemperatureIf installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the am
The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to beaccurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccur
2-4SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual2-4 Installing the 7044A-82R into a RackThis section provides information on installing the SuperServer 7044A-82R into
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-5Installing the Chassis Rails:You will need to remove the top bezel cover and the feet to add rack rails to thechassis
2-6SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualInstalling the Rack Rails:Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 7044A-82R in therack. (See Rack and Server
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-7Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a RackInstalling the Server into the Rack:You should now have rails attached
2-8SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual2-5 Checking the Serverboard SetupAfter setting up the the 7044A-82R, you will need to open the unit tomake sure the se
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-9Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the 7044A-82R
2-10SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual2-6 Checking the Drive Bay SetupNext, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SCSIdrives and SCA b
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-116. Supplying power to the system:The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plugthe power
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Chapter 3: System Interface3-1 Chapter 3System Interface3-1 OverviewThere are several LEDs on the control panel as well as two for each SCSI drivec
iiiPrefacePrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians.It provides information for the instal
3-2SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual3-3 Control Panel LEDsThe control panel located on the front of the SC942i-R760 chassis has sixLEDs that provide you wi
Chapter 3: System Interface3-3! Power Fail: Indicates a power supply module has failed. The re-maining two power supply modules will take the load t
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Chapter 4: System Safety4-1 Chapter 4System Safety4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions!Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to prote
4-2SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual4-2 General Safety PrecautionsFollow these rules to ensure general safety:! Keep the area around the SuperServer 7044A
Chapter 4: System Safety4-34-3 ESD PrecautionsElectrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects withdifferent electrical charges coming into c
4-4SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual4-4 Operating PrecautionsCare must be taken to assure that all chassis covers are in place whenthe 7044A-82R is operati
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-1 Chapter 5Advanced Serverboard SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heat
5-2SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual!5-2 PGA Processor and Heatsink InstallationWhen handling the processor package, avoid placing directpressure on the la
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-3Heatsink Installation1. Do not apply any thermal com-pound to the heatsink or the CPUdie; the required amount
SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualivChapter 4: System SafetyYou should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overviewof safety pr
5-4SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual5-3 Connecting CablesNow that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect thecables to the serverboard.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-5Figure 5-2. JF1 Header PinsConnecting the Control PanelJF1 contains header pins for various front control pane
5-6SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual5-4 I/O PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. SeeFigure 5-3 below for the co
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-7Figure 5-5. Top View of DIMM SlotFigure 5-4. Side View of DIMM Installation into SlotTo Install: Insert modu
5-8SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual5-6 Adding PCI Cards1. PCI slots:The X6DA8-G2 has has six PCI expansion slots, which includes onex16@4GB/sec PCI-Expres
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-9Figure 5-6. SUPER X6DA8-G2 Layout*(not drawn to scale)5-7 Serverboard Details*Notes:Jumpers not noted are for
5-10SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualX6DA8-G2 Quick ReferenceJumper Description Default SettingJBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-9JP13 3rd Pwr Supply Alarm Ena
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-115-8 Connector DefinitionsPower LEDThe Power LED connection is lo-cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Re-fer to t
5-12SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualOverheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)Connect an LED to the OH connec-tion on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to providewarning of a processor
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-13Power ButtonThe Power Button connection is lo-cated on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Mo-mentarily contacting both pin
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5-14SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualATX PS/2 Keyboard andPS/2 Mouse PortsThe ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2mouse are located on J9. See thetable at right for
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-15Power LED/Speaker/NMIOn the JDI header, pins 1-3 are fora power LED and pins 4-7 are for thespeaker. See th
5-16SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualPower FaultConnect a cable from your powersupply to the Power Fail header(JP12) to provide warning of powersupply fail
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-175-9 Jumper SettingsExplanation ofJumpersTo modify the operation of theserverboard, jumpers can beused to choo
5-18SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualGLAN Enable/DisableChange the setting of jumper JPL1 toenable or disable the onboard GLANports (GLAN1 and GLAN2) on th
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-19Blue: Line In (surroundsound L/R)Green: Line Out(front L/R)Pink: MIC In (center/subwoofer)JumperPosition1-22
5-20SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual3rd Power Supply AlarmEnable/DisableThe system can notify you in theevent of a power supply failure. Thisfeature assu
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-215-11 Parallel Port, Floppy/Hard Disk Drive and SCSIConnectionsNote the following when connecting the floppy a
5-22SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualIDE ConnectorsThere are no jumpers toconfigure the onboard IDE#1and #2 connectors. See thetable on the right for pind
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-23Signal Names+DB(12)+DB(13)+DB(14)+DB(15)+DB(P1)+DB(0)+DB(1)+DB(2)+DB(3)+DB(4)+DB(5)+DB(6)+DB(7)+DB(P)GROUNDDI
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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-1Chapter 6Advanced Chassis SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform simplemain
6-2SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualSCSI Drive Bays (5)Figure 6-1. Chassis Front ViewSystem ResetMain PowerSystem LEDsFloppy Drive5.25" Drive Bays (5
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-36-2 Front Control PanelThe front control panel must be connected to the JF1 connector on theserverboard to provide
6-4SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual6-3 System FansThree 12-cm chassis cooling fans located between the serverboard and the drivebays provide cool air inta
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-5Figure 6-3. Removing the 12-cm Exhaust Fan6-4 Drive Bay InstallationSCSI DrivesFive SCSI drives are housed in a m
6-6SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual1. Installing/removing hot-plug SCSI drives:The five SCSI drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of thec
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-73. SCSI backplane:All five SCSI drives plug into a single SCSI backplane, which providesUltra320 single channel op
6-8SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualInstalling Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays1. Drive bay configurationThe 7044A-82R has five 5.25" drive bay
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-96-5 Power SupplyThe 7044A-82R has a triple redundant 760 watt redundant cooling powersupply that consists of three
Chapter 4: System Safety4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions...4-14-2 General Saf
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Chapter 7: BIOS7-1Chapter 7BIOS7-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X6DA8-G2. ThePhoenix ROM BIOS is stored
7-2SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual7-2 Running Setup*Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.The BIOS setup options described in this sec
Chapter 7: BIOS7-3Main BIOS Setup MenuMain Setup FeaturesSystem TimeTo set the system date and time, key in the correct information in theappropriate
7-4SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual!!!!!IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDEChannel 2 Master, IDE Channel 3 MasterThese settings al
Chapter 7: BIOS7-5TypeSelects the type of IDE hard drive. The options are Auto (allows theBIOS to automatically determine the hard drive's cap
7-6SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualLBA Mode ControlThis item determines whether The Phoenix BIOS will access theIDEChannel 0 Master Device via the LBA mo
Chapter 7: BIOS7-77-4 Advanced Setup Choose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrowkeys. You should see the following
7-8SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualACPI ModeUse the setting to determine if you want to employ ACPI (AdvancedConfiguration and Power Interface) power mana
Chapter 7: BIOS7-9to enable the function and this area will be reserved for the BIOS ROMaccess only. Select "Uncached" to disable this funct
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7-10SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual!!!!!PCI ConfigurationAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings for PCIdevices.Onboard GLAN (Gigabi
Chapter 7: BIOS7-11!!!!!Advanced Chipset ControlAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings.Force Compliance ModeIf enabled, this fea
7-12SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualPCI-E Express Jitter ToleranceThis feature allows the user to set the PCI-E Jitter Tolerance Level. Theoptions are:
Chapter 7: BIOS7-13!!!!!Advanced Processor OptionsAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings.CPU SpeedThis is a display that indicat
7-14SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual!!!!!I/O Device ConfigurationAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings.Serial Port AThis setting al
Chapter 7: BIOS7-15InterruptSelect the IRQ (interrupt request) for the parallel port. The optionsare IRQ5 and IRQ7.ModeSpecify the parallel port mode
7-16SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual!!!!!DMI Event LoggingAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings.Event Log ValidityThis is a display
Chapter 7: BIOS7-17!!!!!Console RedirectionAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings.COM Port AddressSpecifies to redirect the cons
7-18SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual!!!!!Hardware Monitor LogicCPU Temperature ThresholdThis option allows the user to set a CPU temperature threshold tha
Chapter 7: BIOS7-197-5 SecurityChoose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrowkeys. You should see the following display
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7-20SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualSet Supervisor PasswordWhen the item "Set Supervisor Password" is highlighted, hit the <Enter> key.Whe
Chapter 7: BIOS7-217-6 BootChoose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.You should see the following display. Highli
7-22SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R Manual7-7 ExitChoose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys.You should see the following dis
Chapter 7: BIOS7-23Discard ChangesHighlight this item and hit <Enter> to discard (cancel) any changes youmade. You will remain in the Setup uti
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Appendix A: BIOS POST CodesA-1This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POSTcodes are divided into two categories:
A-2SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualPOST Code Description18h 8254 timer initialization1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization1Ch Reset Programmable Interrup
Appendix A: BIOS POST CodesA-3POST Code Description5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB60h Test extended memory62h Test extended memory address lines64
A-4SUPERSERVER 7044A-82R ManualPOST Code Description99h Check for SMART Drive (optional)9Ah Shadow option ROMs9Ch Set up Power Management9Dh Initializ
Appendix A: BIOS POST CodesA-5POST Code DescriptionCDh Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIACEh Initialize digitizer and display messageD2h Unknown interru
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