SUPER MICRO Computer SuperServer 5016I-T Preface, About This Manual, Manual Organization

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Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It pro- vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF. Installation and maintenance shall be performed by experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF is a single processor system based on the SC811T-280 1U rackmount chassis and the Super X8SIL/X8SIL-F motherboard.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The ﬁrst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the system and describes the main features of the Super X8SIL/X8SIL-F motherboard and the SC811T-280 chassis.

Chapter 2: Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to setup the system. If your server was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

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

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperServer 5016I-T/5016I-TF.

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8SIL/X8SIL-F motherboard, in- cluding the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer

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Contents Super Manual Revision Release Date October 6 Preface About This ManualManual Organization 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 Chapter Server Installation Preparing for SetupUnpacking the System 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 Serverboard Setup Accessing the Inside of the System FigureChecking the Components 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 Installing Memory Dimm InstallationMemory Support Memory Population Guidelines DDR3 ECC Registered Rdimm Memory SupportPopulated Any combination Per Channel 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 LEDsFloppy Connector Sata and Floppy Drive ConnectionsSata Ports Page Static-Sensitive Devices Chapter Advanced Chassis SetupChassis Front View Control PanelSystem Fans System Fan FailureReplacing System Cooling Fans Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive BaysSerial ATA Drive Installation Mounting a Sata Drive in a Drive Carrier Installing/Removing Sata DrivesInstalling a DVD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM Drive InstallationPower Supply Power Supply FailureReplacing the Power Supply Page Introduction Starting Bios Setup UtilityHow To Change the Conﬁguration Data ChapterHow to Start the Setup Utility Main SetupSystem Time/System Date ProcessorSystem Memory Xboot Feature Advanced Setup ConﬁgurationsXProcessor & Clock Options Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU Active Processor CoresIntel Eist Technology 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 Settings XBoot Device PriorityBoot Sector Virus Protection 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