Chapter Introduction, Overview | SUPER MICRO Computer 5017P-TF

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Introduction

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The SuperServer 5017P-TLN4F/TF is a mini server comprised of two main sub- systems: the SC504-203B 1U chassis and the X9SPV-LN4F/F-3610ME single processor motherboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the 5017P-TLN4F/TF, as listed below:

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One riser card bracket (MCP-120-00063-0N)

One riser card (RSC-RR1U-E16)

One CD containing drivers and utilities

One rackmount kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)

SuperServer 5017P-TLN4F/TF User's Manual

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SUPER MICRO Computer 5017P-TF, 5017P-TLN4F user manual Chapter Introduction, Overview

Contents

Super Manual Revision Release Date July 19 Manual Organization About This Manual Advanced Serverboard Setup Advanced Chassis SetupBios Preface Table of Contents System Safety Bios Overview Chapter Introduction Processors Memory Motherboard FeaturesSerial ATA PCI Expansion Slots System Power Server Chassis FeaturesHard Drive Subsystem Front Control Panel Intel QM77 Chipset System Block Diagram Headquarters Contacting SupermicroEurope Asia-PacificPage Preparing for Setup Choosing a Setup LocationUnpacking the System Server Precautions Rack Precautions Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature Installing the Chassis into a Standard Rack Installing the System into a Rack Telco Rack Installing the Chassis into a Telco RackPage Reset PowerControl Panel Buttons Control Panel LEDs Power FailInformational LED Status Description HDD Drive Carrier LEDsPage Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System Safety General Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Installing the Onboard Battery Operating Precautions Chapter Advanced Motherboard Setup Connecting Data Cables Connecting CablesConnecting Power Cables Connecting the Control Panel Rear I/O Ports Control Panel Header Pins How to Install SO DIMMs Installing MemoryOnboard Processor and Heatsink Adding PCI Add-On Cards To Remove SO Dimm Socket X9SPV-LN4F/F-3610ME Layout Motherboard Details Connector Description Jumper Description Default SettingX9SPV-LN4F/F-3610ME Quick Reference Power Connectors Connector DefinitionsPower Button Reset Button NMI Button Power On LED Fan Headers Ethernet PortsChassis Intrusion Serial Ports Internal Speaker Universal Serial Bus USBLAN Ports LAN1~LAN4 Power LED/Speaker Sgpio HeadersOverheat/Fan Fail LED Power Supply SMBus I2C Header DOM Power Connector Bios Write Protect JWP1 Jumper SettingsExplanation of Jumpers Cmos Clear Watch Dog Enable/Disable BMC Enable/DisableUSB Wake-Up JPUSB1 Standby Power LED LED1 Onboard IndicatorsLAN LEDs Ipmi Heartbeat LED LED2 Serial ATA Ports Sata and SAS Ports Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Installing Software SuperDoctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen Remote Control Advanced Motherboard Setup Page Front and Rear Chassis Views Control Panel Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover System Fans Optional Installing Hard Drives Installing 2.5 Hard Drives Installing Hard Drives Hard Drive Configuration Options Locating the Expansion Card Clip Installing an Expansion Card Installing the Expansion Card Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyPage Starting Bios Setup Utility How To Change the Configuration DataIntroduction How to Start the Setup Utility Main Setup Supermicro X9SPV-F/LN4F System Time/System DateProcessor System Memory BOOT Feature Advanced Setup ConfigurationsQuiet Boot Bootup Num-Lock Processor and Clock Options Active Processor Cores Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPULimit Cpuid Maximum Clock Spread Spectrum Turbo Mode CPU PPM Configuration Power TechnologyConfig TDP Lock Long Duration Power Limit Advanced Chipset Control System Agent SA Configuration PCH-IO Configuration Xhci Mode Xhci Pre-Boot DriverHS Port #1~#4 Switchable USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control IDE/SATA Configuration PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration PCI Express Settings PCI Express GEN 2 Settings Target Link Speed Available when supported by the hardware IDO Request Enable Available when supported by the hardware Is Disabled Network Stack Compliance SOS Available when supported by the hardwarePCI-E Slot 1 Option ROM Onboard LAN Option ROM Select Serial Port 1 Settings / Serial Port 2 Settings Super IO Device ConfigurationIpv6 PXE Support Auto Console Redirection Settings Remote Access Configuration Resolution Recorder ModeLegacy OS Redirection Resolution Redirection After Bios Post ACPI Configuration Console Redirection Settings for EMSHigh Precision Timer Out-of-Band-Mgmt Port Trusted Computing Configuration Intel Txtlt ConfigurationISCSI Configuration Add an Attempt Delete AttemptsChange Attempt Order Event Logs Port Configuration InformationLink Speed Wake On LAN Change SmBIOS Event Log Settings Ipmi Settings When SEL FullSystem Event Log Update Ipmi LAN Configuration BMC Network ConfigurationConfiguration Source Log EFI Status Codes Boot Administrator Password Security SettingsUser Password HDD Password Exit Save Changes and ResetDiscard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Save As User Defaults Restore DefaultsRestore User Defaults Boot Override Recoverable Post Error Beep Codes Appendix a Post Error Beep CodesPage Appendix B System Specifications System Input Requirements Appendix B System Specifications From front