SUPER MICRO Computer 6015TC-T ATI Graphics Controller, Onboard Controllers/Ports, Other Features

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Onboard Controllers/Ports

Onboard I/O backpanel ports on each serverboard include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports. The 6015TC-10G (only) also has an Intel® 82598EB 10 Gb Ethernet controller with a CX4 interface. There are two sets of I/O ports included in the server (one set for each serverboard).

ATI Graphics Controller

The X7DCT/X7DCT-10G features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000 graphics chip, which includes 32 MB of DDR2 memory. The ES1000 was designed speciﬁcally for servers, featuring low power consumption, high reliability and superior longevity.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

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Contents Super Manual Revision 1.0a Release Date November 11 Manual Organization PrefaceAbout This Manual Bios System SafetyAdvanced Serverboard Setup Advanced Chassis SetupPreface Table of Contents System Interface Bios Overview Chapter IntroductionPCI Expansion Slots Serverboard FeaturesProcessors Memory Serial ATAOnboard Controllers/Ports Other FeaturesATI Graphics Controller Intel 5100 Chipset System Block Diagram Server Chassis Features Sata Backplane/Drives 1U Twin System NotesAsia-Paciﬁc Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropePage Unpacking the System Chapter Server InstallationPreparing for Setup Choosing a Setup LocationPage Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating TemperatureIdentifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Installing the System into a RackInstalling the Inner Rails Installing the Rack Rails Installing the Outer RailsAccessing the Inside of the System Checking the Serverboard SetupInstalling the Server into the Rack Installing the Server into a Telco RackChecking the Components and Setup Installing the Server into a RackChecking the Airﬂow Preparing to Power OnProviding Power Checking the Sata drivesAccessing the Inside of the System Page Control Panel Buttons ResetPower Chapter System InterfaceOverheat/Fan Fail Control Panel LEDsSata Drive Carrier LEDs Page Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Installing the Onboard Battery Operating PrecautionsHandling the Serverboard Chapter Advanced Serverboard SetupPrecautions Mounting the Serverboard onto the Serverboard Tray Serverboard InstallationUnpacking Check Compatibility of Serverboard Ports and I/O ShieldConnecting Power Cables Connecting CablesConnecting Data Cables I/O Ports Connecting the Control PanelInstalling the Processor Processor and Heatsink InstallationCPU installed in socket PnP cap released From load plate Removing the Heatsink Installing the HeatsinkMemory Support Installing MemoryInstalling Memory Modules PCI-Express Slot PCI Card InstallationAdding PCI Cards X7DCT-10G Layout Serverboard DetailsX7DCT/X7DCT-10G Quick Reference Jumper Description Default SettingConnector Description Pwon Connector Connector DeﬁnitionsATX Power Connector Auxiliary Power ConnectorOverheat LED OH Power On LEDUniversal Serial Bus USB NMI ButtonFan Headers LAN1/2 Ethernet Ports I2C Power ConnectorSerial Ports Sgpio HeaderTo Clear Cmos Jumper SettingsVGA Enable/Disable Cmos ClearWatch Dog Enable/Disable LAN1/LAN2 Enable/DisableGb LAN Enable/Disable LAN1/LAN2 LEDs Onboard IndicatorsGb LAN LED Indicator LED2 Onboard Power LED LED3Installing Additional Drivers 13 Conﬁguring Supero Doctor Advanced Serverboard Setup Page Chapter Advanced Chassis Setup Chassis Front View Control PanelSystem Fan Failure Drive Bay Installation/RemovalAccessing the Drive Bays System FansMounting a Drive in a Carrier Installing/Removing Hot-swap Sata DrivesRemoving the Power Supply Power SupplyPower Supply Failure Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Chapter System BiosHow To Change the Conﬁguration Data Starting the Setup UtilityPress the Delete key to enter Setup Running SetupMain Bios Setup Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise notedSystem Date Main Bios Setup Menu Main Setup FeaturesBios Date System TimeTotal Sectors Sata Port1, Sata Port2, Sata Port3 and Sata Port4Type LBA FormatNative Mode Operation LBA Mode ControlTransfer Mode Ultra DMA ModeXBoot Features Advanced SetupAcpi Mode QuietBoot ModePost Errors XMemory Cache Discrete Mtrr Allocation Cache Base 0-512KCache Base 512K-640K Cache Extended MemoryXPCI-Exp Xpci ConﬁgurationXAdvanced Chipset Control USB Host Controller Enable Multi-Media TimerPatrol Scrubbing Demand ScrubbingHardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU Machine Checking Available when supported by the CPUC1 Enhanced Mode Available if supported by the CPU XI/O Device Conﬁguration Xcpu Cache ControlXdmi Event Logging XConsole Redirection Voltage Monitoring XHardware Monitor LogicFan1-Fan3 Fan Speed Control ModesClear System Event Logging Ipmi Speciﬁcation VersionFirmware Version System Event LoggingXSystem Event Log/System Event Log List Mode XRealtime Sensor Data SecuritySet User Password Supervisor Password IsUser Password Is Set Supervisor PasswordBoot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders BootPassword on Boot Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit Exit Saving ChangesSave Changes Appendix a Bios Post Messages Check date and time settings System Cmos checksum bad Default conﬁguration usedSystem timer error Real time clock errorEisa Cmos not writeable Fail-Safe Timer NMI FailedAllocation Error for device Entering SetupNnnn kB Extended RAM Passed PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary ScreenPress F1 to resume, F2 to Setup, F3 for previous Device IRQ conﬂictPS/2 Mouse Press F2 to enter SetupSystem Bios shadowed Video Bios shadowedPage Post Code Description Appendix B Bios Post CodesRecoverable Post Errors Terminal Post ErrorsPost Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Appendix B Bios Post Codes Page Serverboard Appendix C System SpeciﬁcationsSystem Input Requirements WeightPower Supply System CoolingAppendix C System Speciﬁcations