USER’S MANUAL

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The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes

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INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA.

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Preface

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides

information for the installation and use of this server. Installation and maintenance should be

performed by experienced technicians only.

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on supported memory, processors and operating systems (http://www.supermicro.com).

If you have any questions, please contact our support team at:

for possible updates to the manual revision level.

Special attention should be given to the following symbols used in this manual.

Warning! Indicates high voltage may be encountered when performing a procedure.

Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.5 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................13

1.6 Where to Get Replacement Components ..........................................................................16

1.7 Returning Merchandise for Service ....................................................................................16

Chapter 2 Server Installation

2.2 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................17

Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................18

Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................19

2.3 Installing the System Into a Rack ......................................................................................20

Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation

3.1 Removing Power ................................................................................................................22

3.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................23

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Preface

Memory Support ............................................................................................................24

General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance .............................................24

Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections

4.1 Power Connections ............................................................................................................34

4.2 Headers and Connectors ...................................................................................................35

Explanation of Jumpers .................................................................................................42

4.5 LED Indicators ....................................................................................................................44

Chapter 6 BIOS

6.2 Main Setup .........................................................................................................................50

6.3 Advanced Settings Menu ...................................................................................................52

6.4 Event Logs .........................................................................................................................74

6.6 Security Settings ................................................................................................................77

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6.7 Boot Settings ......................................................................................................................81

6.8 Save & Exit .........................................................................................................................84

Appendix A BIOS Error Codes

Appendix B Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

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Contacting Supermicro

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Click the "Where to Buy" link.

For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.supermicro.com/

support/rma/).

Whenever possible, repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton, using the original

packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the chassis securely,

using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within the carton

and become damaged during shipping.

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in

shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of

products.

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Caution: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent such

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(~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow

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rooms, service closets, etc.).

of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

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surges and voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure.

servers closed to maintain proper cooling.

to uneven mechanical loading.

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry

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and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should

be used when addressing this concern.

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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.).

servicing the unit in the rack.

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Note: Figures are for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers to the bottom of a rack

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Figure 2-1. Installing the Server into a Rack

The chassis has two rack mounting "ear" brackets, which are located on each side of the

front of the chassis. To mount the system into a rack, screw these brackets directly to the

front of the rack, two screws for each bracket.