SUPER MICRO Computer SuperServer 5016I-TF user manual Chapter Introduction, Overview

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

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The SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF is a high-end server comprised of two main sub- systems: the SC811T-280 1U chassis and the X8SIL/X8SIL-F motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certiﬁed for use with the SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF, as listed below:

•Two 10-cm blower fans (FAN-0059L4)

•One passive heatsink (SNK-P0046P)

•One PCI-Express x8 riser card (CSE-RR1U-E8)

•One slim DVD-ROM drive (DVM-TEAC-DVD-SBT or DVM-PNSC-DVD-SBT)

•SATA Accessories

One SATA backplane (CSE-SAS-810TQ) Two SATA cables (CBL-0061L)

One SGPIO cable (CBL-0157L)

Two hot-swap hard disk trays (MCP-220-00003-01)

•One SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual

•One rackmount rail kit (CSE-PT8)

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Contents Super Manual Revision Release Date October 6 Manual Organization PrefaceAbout This Manual Bios Advanced Chassis SetupPreface Table of Contents System Safety Advanced Chassis Setup Bios Page Overview Chapter IntroductionMotherboard Features Chassis Features Intel 3400/3420 Chipset System Block Diagram Asia-Paciﬁc Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropePage Unpacking the System Chapter Server InstallationPreparing for Setup Rack Precautions Choosing a Setup LocationRack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating TemperatureIdentifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Installing the System into a RackInstalling the Rack Rails Installing the Chassis RailsInstalling the Server into a Rack Installing the Server into the RackInstalling the Server into a Telco Rack Installing the Server into a Telco RackChecking the Components Checking the Serverboard SetupAccessing the Inside of the System Figure Accessing the Inside of the System Checking the Airﬂow Checking the Drive Bay SetupProviding Power Checking the DrivesControl Panel Buttons Reset ButtonPower Chapter System InterfaceHDD Overheat/Fan FailSerial ATA Drive Carrier LEDs Page Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Installing the Onboard Battery Operating PrecautionsChapter Advanced Motherboard Setup Installing to the Chassis Motherboard InstallationConnecting Cables Connecting Data CablesConnecting the Control Panel Connecting Power CablesI/O Ports Processor and Heatsink InstallationInstalling the LGA1156 Processor Page Installing the Heatsink Installing a Passive CPU HeatsinkRemoving the Heatsink Memory Support Installing MemoryDimm Installation Populated Any combination Per Channel Memory Population GuidelinesDDR3 ECC Registered Rdimm Memory Support Dimm Installation Installing an Expansion Card Installing a PCI Expansion CardX8SIL/X8SIL-F Layout Motherboard DetailsStandby PWR LED Indicator Green Solid on PWR On X8SIL/X8SIL-F Jumpers Number Description DefaultX8SIL/X8SIL-F Headers/Connectors Number Description X8SIL/X8SIL-F LED Indicators NumberPower Button Connector DeﬁnitionsMain ATX Power Supply Connector Processor Power ConnectorOverheat OH/Fan Fail Power On LEDOnboard Speaker Chassis IntrusionATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports Fan HeadersLAN1/LAN2 Ethernet Ports SpeakerSerial Ports Universal Serial Bus USBSgpio 0/1 Headers Onboard Power LEDPower Supply I2C Connector Alarm ResetCmos Clear Jumper SettingsVGA Enable Explanation of JumpersBMC Jumper LAN1/LAN2 Enable/DisablePCI Slot SMB Enable USB Wake-UpIpmi Heartbeat LED Onboard IndicatorsLAN1/2 LEDs Ipmi Dedicated LAN LEDsSata Ports Floppy ConnectorSata and Floppy Drive Connections Page Static-Sensitive Devices Chapter Advanced Chassis SetupChassis Front View Control PanelReplacing System Cooling Fans System FansSystem Fan Failure Serial ATA Drive Installation Drive Bay Installation/RemovalAccessing the Drive Bays Mounting a Sata Drive in a Drive Carrier Installing/Removing Sata DrivesInstalling a DVD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM Drive InstallationReplacing the Power Supply Power SupplyPower Supply Failure Page Introduction Starting Bios Setup UtilityHow To Change the Conﬁguration Data ChapterHow to Start the Setup Utility Main SetupSystem Memory System Time/System DateProcessor Xboot Feature Advanced Setup ConﬁgurationsXProcessor & Clock Options Intel Eist Technology Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUActive Processor Cores XAdvanced Chipset Control Xsata / Floppy Conﬁguration Type IDE Detect Timeout secLBA/Large Mode PIO ModeDMA Mode XPCI/PnP Conﬁguration XSuper IO Device Conﬁguration XRemote Access Conﬁguration XHardware Health Conﬁguration CPU Overheat AlarmSystem Temperature CPU TemperatureFan Speed Control Modes Xacpi Conﬁguration Xipmi Conﬁguration X8SIL-F Only XIntel TXT LT Conﬁguration XEvent Log ConﬁgurationBios AS Sclean Bios AC Scheck Change Supervisor Password Security SettingsSupervisor Password User PasswordBoot Sector Virus Protection Boot SettingsXBoot Device Priority XCD/DVD Drives Retry Boot DevicesExit Options XRemovable DrivesDiscard Changes Load Optimal DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Discard Changes and ExitPage Recoverable Post Error Beep Codes Appendix a Post Error Beep CodesPage Installing Windows to a RAID System Appendix B Installing WindowsInstalling Windows to a Non-RAID System Appendix C System Speciﬁcations BiosWeight Appendix C System Speciﬁcations