SUPER MICRO Computer 6015TC-10G, 6015TC-T manual Manual Revision 1.0a Release Date November 11

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WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm.

Manual Revision 1.0a

Release Date: November 11, 2008

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Contents Super Manual Revision 1.0a Release Date November 11 Manual Organization PrefaceAbout This Manual Advanced Chassis Setup System SafetyAdvanced Serverboard Setup BiosPreface Table of Contents System Interface Bios Chapter Introduction OverviewSerial ATA Serverboard FeaturesProcessors Memory PCI Expansion SlotsOnboard Controllers/Ports Other FeaturesATI Graphics Controller Intel 5100 Chipset System Block Diagram Server Chassis Features 1U Twin System Notes Sata Backplane/DrivesEurope Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters Asia-PacificPage Choosing a Setup Location Chapter Server InstallationPreparing for Setup Unpacking the SystemPage Ambient Operating Temperature Rack Mounting ConsiderationsIdentifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Installing the System into a RackInstalling the Inner Rails Installing the Outer Rails Installing the Rack RailsInstalling the Server into a Telco Rack Checking the Serverboard SetupInstalling the Server into the Rack Accessing the Inside of the SystemInstalling the Server into a Rack Checking the Components and SetupChecking the Sata drives Preparing to Power OnProviding Power Checking the AirflowAccessing the Inside of the System Page Chapter System Interface ResetPower Control Panel ButtonsControl Panel LEDs Overheat/Fan FailSata Drive Carrier LEDs Page Chapter System Safety Electrical Safety PrecautionsGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Operating Precautions Installing the Onboard BatteryHandling the Serverboard Chapter Advanced Serverboard SetupPrecautions Check Compatibility of Serverboard Ports and I/O Shield Serverboard InstallationUnpacking Mounting the Serverboard onto the Serverboard TrayConnecting Power Cables Connecting CablesConnecting Data Cables Connecting the Control Panel I/O PortsProcessor and Heatsink Installation Installing the ProcessorCPU installed in socket PnP cap released From load plate Installing the Heatsink Removing the HeatsinkMemory Support Installing MemoryInstalling Memory Modules PCI-Express Slot PCI Card InstallationAdding PCI Cards Serverboard Details X7DCT-10G LayoutX7DCT/X7DCT-10G Quick Reference Jumper Description Default SettingConnector Description Auxiliary Power Connector Connector DefinitionsATX Power Connector Pwon ConnectorPower On LED Overheat LED OHUniversal Serial Bus USB NMI ButtonFan Headers Sgpio Header I2C Power ConnectorSerial Ports LAN1/2 Ethernet PortsCmos Clear Jumper SettingsVGA Enable/Disable To Clear CmosWatch Dog Enable/Disable LAN1/LAN2 Enable/DisableGb LAN Enable/Disable Onboard Power LED LED3 Onboard IndicatorsGb LAN LED Indicator LED2 LAN1/LAN2 LEDsInstalling Additional Drivers 13 Configuring Supero Doctor Advanced Serverboard Setup Page Chapter Advanced Chassis Setup Control Panel Chassis Front ViewSystem Fans Drive Bay Installation/RemovalAccessing the Drive Bays System Fan FailureInstalling/Removing Hot-swap Sata Drives Mounting a Drive in a CarrierReplacing the Power Supply Power SupplyPower Supply Failure Removing the Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Starting the Setup Utility System BiosHow To Change the Configuration Data ChapterDefault settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted Running SetupMain Bios Setup Press the Delete key to enter SetupSystem Time Main Bios Setup Menu Main Setup FeaturesBios Date System DateLBA Format Sata Port1, Sata Port2, Sata Port3 and Sata Port4Type Total SectorsUltra DMA Mode LBA Mode ControlTransfer Mode Native Mode OperationAdvanced Setup XBoot FeaturesAcpi Mode QuietBoot ModePost Errors XMemory Cache Cache Extended Memory Cache Base 0-512KCache Base 512K-640K Discrete Mtrr AllocationXpci Configuration XPCI-ExpXAdvanced Chipset Control Demand Scrubbing Enable Multi-Media TimerPatrol Scrubbing USB Host ControllerHardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU Machine Checking Available when supported by the CPUC1 Enhanced Mode Available if supported by the CPU Xcpu Cache Control XI/O Device ConfigurationXdmi Event Logging XConsole Redirection Fan Speed Control Modes XHardware Monitor LogicFan1-Fan3 Voltage MonitoringSystem Event Logging Ipmi Specification VersionFirmware Version Clear System Event LoggingXSystem Event Log/System Event Log List Mode Security XRealtime Sensor DataSet Supervisor Password Supervisor Password IsUser Password Is Set User PasswordBoot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders BootPassword on Boot Exit Saving Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit Exit Discarding ChangesSave Changes Appendix a Bios Post Messages Real time clock error System Cmos checksum bad Default configuration usedSystem timer error Check date and time settingsEntering Setup Fail-Safe Timer NMI FailedAllocation Error for device Eisa Cmos not writeableDevice IRQ conflict PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary ScreenPress F1 to resume, F2 to Setup, F3 for previous Nnnn kB Extended RAM PassedVideo Bios shadowed Press F2 to enter SetupSystem Bios shadowed PS/2 MousePage Terminal Post Errors Appendix B Bios Post CodesRecoverable Post Errors Post Code DescriptionPost Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Appendix B Bios Post Codes Page Appendix C System Specifications ServerboardSystem Cooling WeightPower Supply System Input RequirementsAppendix C System Specifications