Preface | SUPER MICRO Computer AS2042G72RF4, 2042G-6RF, 2042G-TRF

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SUPER MICRO Computer AS2042G72RF4, 2042G-6RF, 2042G-TRF user manual Preface

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Super Page Manual Organization PrefaceAbout This Manual Bios Advanced Serverboard SetupAdvanced Chassis Setup Preface Table of Contents System Interface Advanced Chassis Setup Appendix C System Speciﬁcations Page Overview Chapter Introduction Processors Memory Serverboard FeaturesSAS AS-2042G-6RF Only Serial ATA Ethernet Ports Other FeaturesOnboard Controllers/Ports Graphics Controller Server Chassis Features AMD SR5690/SP5100 Chipset System Block Diagram Headquarters Contacting SupermicroEurope Asia-Paciﬁc Unpacking the System Chapter Server InstallationPreparing for Setup Choosing a Setup Location Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature Installing the Inner Rails Installing the System into a RackInstalling the Outer Rails Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Installing the Server into a Rack Installing the Server into the Rack Checking the Components and Setup Checking the Serverboard SetupAccessing the Inside of the System Providing Power Preparing to Power OnChecking the Drives Checking the AirﬂowPage Power ResetChapter System Interface Control Panel Buttons Overheat/Fan Fail Power FailControl Panel LEDs HDD SAS Drive Carrier LEDsPage Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System Safety General Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Installing the Onboard CR2032 Battery Operating Precautions Handling the Serverboard Chapter Advanced Serverboard SetupPrecautions Unpacking Serverboard InstallationInstalling to the Chassis Connecting Data Cables Connecting CablesConnecting Power Cables Connecting the Control Panel Rear I/O Ports I/O Ports Installing the Processors Installing the Processor and HeatsinkInstallation Procedure Socket, which may damage SNK-0043P Heatsink Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink Installing Memory Installing MemorySupport Maximum Memory Channel # Dimms CPU Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability Per Channel Dimm Populations OptionsDimm Type Max. MHz Max. GB 5V DIMMs 35V DIMMs Adding PCI Add-On Cards Installing an Add-on Card H8QG6/i-F Quick Reference Jumper Description Default SettingServerboard Details Connector Description Advanced Serverboard Setup Reset Connector Connector DeﬁnitionsPower Connectors HDD/FP UID Switch Power Fail LEDPower LED Connector Overheat OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID Universal Serial Bus Ports Video ConnectorUSB Headers Fan Headers Wake-On-LAN Power I2CSMBus Header Chassis Intrusion Power LED/SpeakerOverheat LED ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports Unit Identiﬁer Button Compact Flash Card PWR ConnectorTrusted Platform Module Header LAN1/2 Ethernet Ports Explanation of Jumpers Jumper SettingsCmos Clear JBT1 contact pads VGA Enable/Disable Watch Dog Enable/DisableLAN1/2 Enable/Disable SAS Enable/Disable BMC Jumper Enable JPB1 Jumper Settings Backpanel USB Wake-Up Enable JPUSB1 Jumper SettingsUSB Wake-Up BMC Jumper Power LED Onboard IndicatorsLAN1/LAN2 LEDs Dedicated Ipmi LAN LEDs Sata Ports SAS and Sata Drive ConnectionsSAS Ports H8QG6-F Only Sata Ports Pin Deﬁnitions Enabling Sata RAID Installing the OS/SATA DriverSerial ATA Sata Building a Driver Diskette Bios Setup Screen Enabling Sata RAID in the Bios Installing the RAID Driver During OS Installation Using the Adaptec RAID Utility Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Installing Drivers Supero Doctor Page Page Port Control PanelSystem Fans Removing a fan System Fan FailureReplacing System Fans Accessing the Drive Bays Drive Bay Installation/RemovalSAS/SATA Drive Installation Installing a new fan Installing/removing SAS/SATA drives Page SAS/SATA Backplane Connections DVD-ROM Drive InstallationSAS/SATA Drive Backplane Power Supply Failure Power SupplyRemoving/Replacing the Power Supply Removing the power supply Removing a Power Supply Module Page Introduction Starting the Setup UtilityChapter Main Menu Advanced Settings MenuBoot Features  Processor & Clock Options NorthBridge Chipset Conﬁguration Memory Conﬁguration Advanced Chipset Control DRAM Timing Conﬁguration ECC Conﬁguration Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave IDE/SATA Conﬁguration IDE Detect Timeout Sec DMA ModeA.R.T Bit Data Transfer SuperI/O Conﬁguration  PCI/PNP Conﬁguration Remote Access Conﬁguration ACPI Conﬁguration Hardware Health ConﬁgurationSystem Fan Monitor View BMC System Event Log IPMI ConﬁgurationSet LAN Conﬁguration IP Address Event Log Conﬁguration Security Settings MenuMAC Address Subnet Mask Boot Settings Menu Network Drives Exit Menu Beep Code Error Message Description Appendix a Bios Error Beep CodesAmibios Error Beep Codes Page Installing Windows to a RAID System Appendix B Installing Windows Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System Appendix C System Speciﬁcations Power Supply WeightExpansion Slots Serverboard Regulatory Compliance From front