SUPER MICRO Computer SERIES3800, S120T Chapter Server Installation, Unpacking the System

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Chapter 2: Server Installation

Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SERIES3800/S120T (7045A-C3/7045A-CT) up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your system has come to you with the proces- sors and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing specific components.

The 7045A-C3/7045A-CT may be employed either as a tower or mounted in a rack as a 4U rackmount chassis. If using it as a tower unit, please read the Server Precautions in the next section and then skip ahead to Section 2-5.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the system was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the SERIES3800/S120T (7045A-C3/7045A-CT). It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the system was shipped in may include two sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and mounting screws needed for installing the system into a rack (optional kit). Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow.

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Contents SERIES3800/S120T Manual Revision Release Date February 15 Introduction Server InstallationAbout This Manual Manual OrganizationBios System SafetyAdvanced Serverboard Setup Advanced Chassis SetupPreface Table of Contents System Interface Bios Overview Chapter IntroductionSerial ATA Serverboard FeaturesProcessors Memory Onboard SASServer Chassis Features Cooling System BackplaneIntel 5100 Chipset System Block Diagram Asia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropeChapter Server Installation Preparing for SetupUnpacking the System Choosing a Setup Location Rack PrecautionsServer Precautions Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating TemperatureIdentifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Installing the System into a RackPreparing to Install the Chassis Rails Installing the Chassis RailsInstalling the Rails to the Chassis Installing the Rack RailsInstalling the Server into a Rack Installing the Server into the RackAccessing the Inside of the System Checking the Serverboard SetupChecking the Drives Checking the Drive Bay SetupChecking the Airflow Control Panel Buttons PowerReset Chapter System InterfaceOverheat/Fan Fail Control Panel LEDsDrive Carrier LEDs Power FailPage Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Installing the Onboard Battery Operating PrecautionsChapter Advanced Serverboard Setup Unpacking Serverboard InstallationConnecting Cables Installing to the ChassisConnecting Data Cables Connecting Power CablesConnecting the Control Panel I/O Ports Control Panel Header PinsInstallation Procedure Installing the Processor and Heat SinkCPU Installation Gold dot Socket key Uninstalling the Heat Sink Installing the Heat Sink InstallationInstalling Memory Installing Memory ModulesMemory Support Dimm Installation Adding PCI Cards Installing an Add-on CardX7DCA-3/X7DCA-i Layout Not drawn to scale Serverboard DetailsJumper Description Default Setting Connector DescriptionX7DCA-3/X7DCA-i Quick Reference Processor Power Connector Connector DefinitionsMain ATX Power Supply Connector Secondary Power ConnectorsReset Connector Power Fail LEDOverheat/Fan Fail LED OH Power On LED NMI ButtonFan Headers LAN1/2 Ethernet Ports Chassis IntrusionWake-On-LAN Wake-On-RingSgpio Headers Power LED/SpeakerOverheat LED/Fan Fail JOH1 Universal Serial Bus USBATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports Power SMB I2C ConnectorBackpanel Power SMB I2C Connector SAS Power SMB I2C ConnectorFront Panel Audio Control CD HeaderTo clear Cmos Jumper SettingsExplanation of Jumpers Cmos ClearI2C Bus to PCI-Exp. Slots LAN1/2 Enable/DisableWatch Dog Enable/Disable I2C Bus to PCI-X/ SlotsSAS LEDs Onboard IndicatorsOnboard Power LED LE1 LAN1/2 LEDsParallel Printer Port Parallel, Floppy, IDE, and Sata PortsSata Ports IDE ConnectorFloppy Drive Connector Chapter Advanced Chassis Setup Chassis Front View NIC1 PowerPower Fail Front Control PanelReplacing Chassis Cooling Fans Installing a New FanSystem Fans Fan FailureRemoving a Chassis Fan Drive Bay Installation Installing/Removing SAS/SATA DrivesMounting a SAS/SATA drive in a Drive Carrier Removing a SAS/SATA Drive Carrier SAS/SATA BackplaneAdding an IDE or Floppy Drive Installing Components in the 5.25 Drive BaysRemoving the Empty Drive Bay Adding a DVD/CD-ROM DrivePower Supply Power Supply FailureReplacing the Power Supply Page Introduction 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 TimeType CHS Format Available for Primary/Master only LBA Mode ControlTransfer Mode Ultra DMA ModeSerial ATA Native Mode OperationSerial ATA Sata RAID Enable Sata Ahci Available when Sata RAID is DisabledQuietBoot Advanced SetupXBoot Features QuickBoot ModeXMemory Cache Discrete Mtrr Allocation Cache Base 0-512KCache Base 512K-640K Cache Extended MemoryXpci Configuration XAdvanced Chipset Control XAdvanced Processor Options Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU Intel Eist Support Available when supported by the CPUEcho TPR XI/O Device Configuration Xcpu Cache ControlFloppy Disk Controller Xdmi Event LoggingParallel Port DMA ChannelXConsole Redirection XHardware Monitor Logic Voltage Monitoring System Event LoggingClear System Event Logging XSystem Event Log/System Event Log List Mode XRealtime Sensor Data Security Supervisor Password IsUser Password Is Set Supervisor PasswordPassword on Boot Set User PasswordBoot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders BootExit System battery is dead Replace and run Setup Keyboard errorKeyboard locked Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match Cmos Run SetupCheck 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 Recoverable Post Errors Terminal Post ErrorsPost Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Appendix B Bios Post Codes Page Introduction to the Intel ICH9R Serial RAID Setup Introduction to Serial ATA and Parallel ATASerial ATA Sata Intel Matrix Storage RAID ConfigurationsCreating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes Using the Intel ICH9R Sata RAID Utility ProgramCreating a RAID 0 Volume Creating a RAID 1 Volume Creating a RAID 10 RAID 1+ RAID Creating a RAID 5 Set Parity Deleting RAID Volume Exiting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDDInstalling Windows XP/2000/2003 for RAID Systems Bios Weight Regulatory Compliance