SUPER MICRO Computer Server 2042G 6RF User Manual

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SUPER  
A+ SERVER  
2042G-TRF  
2042G-6RF  
USER’S MANUAL  
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Preface  
Preface  
About This Manual  
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It  
provides information for the installation and use of the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF.  
Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians  
only.  
The A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF is a high-end quad processor server based  
on the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP 2U rackmount server chassis and the Super  
H8QG6/i-F serverboard. The H8QG6/i-F supports four AMD 6000 processors.  
Please refer to our web site for an up-to-date list of supported processors.  
The A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF contains an H8QGi-F serverboard without SAS2  
features while the A+ SERVER 2042G-6RF contains an H8QG6-F serverboard  
with SAS2 features.  
Manual Organization  
Chapter 1: Introduction  
The rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the  
server system and describes the main features of the Super H8QG6/i-F serverboard  
and the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP chassis.  
Chapter 2: Server Installation  
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the A+ SERVER  
2042G-TRF/6RF into a rack and check out the server conguration prior to powering  
up the system. If your server was ordered without the processor and memory  
components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual  
for their installation.  
Chapter 3: System Interface  
Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions  
and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs  
located throughout the system.  
Chapter 4: System Safety  
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview  
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the A+  
SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF.  
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup  
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8QG6/i-F serverboard, including the  
locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter  
when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconguring the  
serverboard.  
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup  
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP 2U  
rackmount server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter  
when installing, removing or reconguring SAS or peripheral drives and when  
replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.  
Chapter 7: BIOS  
The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information  
on running the CMOS Setup Utility.  
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes  
Appendix B: Installing Windows  
Appendix C: System Specications  
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Notes  
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Table of Contents  
Chapter 1 Introduction  
1-1  
1-2  
Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1  
Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2  
Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2  
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2  
SAS (AS-2042G-6RF Only) ............................................................................ 1-2  
Serial ATA........................................................................................................ 1-2  
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2  
Ethernet Ports ................................................................................................. 1-3  
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3  
Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-3  
IPMI................................................................................................................. 1-3  
UIO.................................................................................................................. 1-3  
Other Features................................................................................................ 1-3  
Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4  
System Power................................................................................................. 1-4  
SAS/SATA Subsystem..................................................................................... 1-4  
Front Control Panel......................................................................................... 1-4  
I/O Backplane.................................................................................................. 1-4  
Cooling System............................................................................................... 1-4  
Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-6  
1-3  
1-4  
Chapter 2 Server Installation  
2-1 Overview............................................................................................................. 2-1  
2-2  
2-3  
Unpacking the System.................................................................................... 2-1  
Preparing for Setup......................................................................................... 2-1  
Choosing a Setup Location............................................................................. 2-2  
Rack Precautions............................................................................................ 2-2  
Server Precautions.......................................................................................... 2-2  
Rack Mounting Considerations....................................................................... 2-3  
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3  
Reduced Airow ......................................................................................... 2-3  
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3  
Circuit Overloading..................................................................................... 2-3  
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3  
Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4  
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails..................................................... 2-4  
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Installing the Inner Rails ................................................................................. 2-4  
Installing the Outer Rails................................................................................. 2-4  
Locking Tabs .............................................................................................. 2-4  
Installing the Server into the Rack.................................................................. 2-5  
Checking the Serverboard Setup.................................................................... 2-6  
Preparing to Power On ................................................................................... 2-7  
2-5  
2-6  
Chapter 3 System Interface  
3-1  
3-2  
Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1  
Control Panel Buttons..................................................................................... 3-1  
Reset............................................................................................................... 3-1  
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-1  
Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2  
Power Fail ....................................................................................................... 3-2  
Overheat/Fan Fail ........................................................................................... 3-2  
NIC2 ................................................................................................................ 3-2  
NIC1 ................................................................................................................ 3-2  
HDD................................................................................................................. 3-3  
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-3  
SAS Drive Carrier LEDs ................................................................................. 3-3  
3-3  
3-4  
Chapter 4 System Safety  
4-1  
4-2  
4-3  
4-4  
Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 4-1  
General Safety Precautions............................................................................ 4-2  
ESD Precautions............................................................................................. 4-3  
Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4  
Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup  
5-1  
Handling the Serverboard............................................................................... 5-1  
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 5-1  
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 5-2  
Serverboard Installation .................................................................................. 5-2  
Connecting Cables.......................................................................................... 5-3  
Connecting Data Cables................................................................................. 5-3  
Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-3  
Connecting the Control Panel......................................................................... 5-3  
I/O Ports.......................................................................................................... 5-4  
Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................ 5-5  
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 5-7  
Installing Memory............................................................................................ 5-8  
Installing Memory............................................................................................ 5-8  
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DIMM Module Population Conguration .................................................. 5-10  
5-7  
5-8  
5-9  
Adding PCI Add-On Cards.............................................................................5-11  
Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-12  
Connector Denitions ................................................................................... 5-14  
5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-20  
Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 5-20  
5-11 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................ 5-23  
5-12 SAS and SATA Drive Connections ............................................................... 5-24  
5-13 Enabling SATA RAID..................................................................................... 5-25  
Serial ATA (SATA).......................................................................................... 5-25  
Installing the OS/SATA Driver ....................................................................... 5-25  
Building a Driver Diskette......................................................................... 5-25  
Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS................................................................. 5-26  
Using the Adaptec RAID Utility..................................................................... 5-27  
Installing the RAID Driver During OS Installation......................................... 5-27  
5-14 Installing Drivers............................................................................................ 5-28  
Supero Doctor III........................................................................................... 5-29  
Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup  
6-1  
Static-Sensitive Devices.................................................................................. 6-1  
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 6-1  
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 6-1  
Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-2  
System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-2  
System Fan Failure......................................................................................... 6-3  
Replacing System Fans.................................................................................. 6-3  
Drive Bay Installation/Removal....................................................................... 6-4  
Accessing the Drive Bays............................................................................... 6-4  
SAS/SATA Drive Installation............................................................................ 6-4  
SAS/SATA Drive Backplane............................................................................ 6-7  
DVD-ROM Drive Installation ........................................................................... 6-7  
Power Supply.................................................................................................. 6-8  
Power Supply Failure...................................................................................... 6-8  
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply.......................................................... 6-8  
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6-3  
6-4  
6-5  
Chapter 7 BIOS  
7-1  
7-2  
Introduction...................................................................................................... 7-1  
Main Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-2  
7-3  
7-4  
Advanced Settings Menu................................................................................ 7-2  
Security Settings Menu................................................................................. 7-12  
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7-5  
7-6  
Boot Settings Menu....................................................................................... 7-13  
Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 7-14  
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes  
Appendix B Installing Windows  
B-1  
B-2  
Installing Windows to a RAID System ............................................................B-1  
Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System ....................................................B-2  
Appendix C System Specications  
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Chapter 1: Introduction  
Chapter 1  
Introduction  
1-1 Overview  
The A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF is a high-end server that is comprised of  
two main subsystems: the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP 2U server chassis and the  
H8QG6/i-F quad processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information  
on operating systems that have been certied for use with the A+ SERVER  
2042G-TRF/6RF (www.supermicro.com).  
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been  
included with the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF, as listed below:  
One (1) Mini-SATA to USB adapter for slim DVD (CDM-USATA-G-O-P)  
One (1) Slim SATA DVD kit (MCP-260-00027-0N)  
One (1) Black slim SATA DVD, TEAC or Panasonic (DVM-TEAC-DVD-SBT or  
DVM-PNSC-DVD-SBT)  
Four (4) 2U Passive CPU Heatsinks for AMD Socket G34 (SNK-P0043P)  
One (1) USB/COM port tray (MCP-220-00007-01)  
SAS/SATA Accessories:  
One (1) SAS/SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-828TQ)  
Two (2) 61.5-cm 8pin to 8pin cables for SGPIO (CBL-0157L-01)  
Two (2) 48-cm SATA round cables (CBL-0227L)  
Two (2) 55-cm SATA round cables (CBL-0228L)  
Two (2) 65-cm SATA round cables (CBL-0230L)  
One (1) 70-cm Internal USB cable for slim USB DVD-ROM (CBL-0341L)  
Six (6) hot-swap drive carriers (MCP-220-00001-01)  
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1-2 Serverboard Features  
At the heart of the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF is one H8QG6/i-F quad processor  
serverboard, which is based on the AMD SR5690/SP5100 chipset.  
Below are the main features of the serverboards.  
Processors  
The H8QG6/i-F supports four AMD Opteron 6100 series (Socket G34 type)  
processors. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported  
processors (www.supermicro.com).  
Memory  
The H8QG6/i-F has thirty-two (32) single/dual/tri/quad channel DIMM slots  
supporting up to 512 GB of DDR3-1333/1066/800 registered ECC or 128GB of  
DDR3 Unbuffered ECC/non-ECC SDRAM.. See Chapter 5 Section 6 for more details  
on installing memory into the system.  
SAS (AS-2042G-6RF Only)  
An LSI 2008 SAS2 controller is integrated into the H8QG6-F to provide an eight  
port SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, and 10 supported.  
(Optional RAID 5 support is available with the iButton installed.) The SAS drives  
are hot-swappable units. SR and IT modes are supported but not IR.  
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the  
hotswap capability and RAID function of the SAS drives.  
Serial ATA  
The South Bridge (SP5100) of the chipset includes a Serial ATA controller for six  
3Gb/s SATA drives. The hot-swappable SATA drives are connected to a backplane  
that provides power, bus termination and conguration settings. RAID 0, 1, and 10  
are supported. Refer to the support area of our web site for procedures on setting  
up RAID on your system.  
PCI Expansion Slots  
The H8QG6/i-F board has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots and two PCI Express 2.0  
x8 slots or one UIO slot.  
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Ethernet Ports  
An Intel® network controller is integrated into each of the serverboards to support  
two Gigabit LAN ports (100/1000Base-T/1000BaseTX, RJ45 output).  
Onboard Controllers/Ports  
Onboard I/O backpanel ports on the serverboard include one COM port, a VGA port,  
two USB ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN port and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports.  
Graphics Controller  
The H8QG6/i-F features an integrated Matrox G200eW graphics chip, which  
includes 16 MB of DDR2 memory.  
IPMI  
IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a hardware-level interface  
specication that provides remote access, monitoring and administration for  
Supermicro server platforms. IPMI allows server administrators to view a server’s  
hardware status remotely, receive an alarm automatically if a failure occurs, and  
power cycle a system that is non-responsive.  
UIO  
The H8QG6/i-F is a specially-designed serverboard that features Supermicro's  
UIO (Universal I/O) technology. UIO serverboards have a PCI-Express x8 signals  
that can support PCI-E cards or any one of several types of UIO card types to  
add SAS ports, additional LAN ports, InniBand®, etc. to the serverboard. This  
allows you to tailor the serverboard to your own needs.  
Note: the server does not come with a UIO card installed.  
Other Features  
Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, auto-  
switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection  
and BIOS rescue.  
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1-3 Server Chassis Features  
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP  
server chassis.  
System Power  
The SC828TS+-R1400LPBP features a redundant (two separate power modules)  
1400W high-efciency power supply with I2C. This power redundancy feature allows  
you to replace a failed power supply without shutting down the system.  
SAS/SATA Subsystem  
The SC828TS+-R1400LPBP chassis was designed to support six hot-swappable  
SAS or SATA hard drives.  
Front Control Panel  
The control panel on the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF provides you with system  
monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity,  
system overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a system reset  
button are also included. In addition, two USB ports and a COM port have been  
incorporated into the front of the chassis for convenient access.  
I/O Backplane  
The SC828TS+-R1400LPBP is an ATX form factor chassis designed to be used in  
a 2U rackmount conguration. The I/O backplane includes one COM port, a VGA  
port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, two gigabit Ethernet ports  
and one dedicated Ethernet port for IPMI. Two x16, one x8 and one UIO or x8 low  
prole PCI-E expansion cards may be added to the system.  
Cooling System  
The SC828TS+-R1400LPBP chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes  
six 8-cm heavy-duty hot-swap fans located in the middle section of the chassis. The  
power supply module also includes a cooling fan. All chassis and power supply fans  
operate continuously. An air shroud channels the airow from the system fans to  
efciently cool the processors and memory.  
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Figure 1-1. AMD SR5690/SP5100 Chipset:  
System Block Diagram  
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.  
VRM  
VRM  
CH A0,A1 B0,B1 C0,C1 D0,D1  
CH A0,A1 B0,B1 C0,C1 D0,D1  
DDR3-1333/1066  
8x DIMM  
DDR3-1333/1066  
8x DIMM  
HT Link  
HT Link  
G34-SOCKET #4  
G34-SOCKET #3  
VRM  
VRM  
DDR3-1333/1066  
8x DIMM  
DDR3-1333/1066  
8x DIMM  
G34-SOCKET #2  
G34-SOCKET #1  
PCIE (X4)  
LSI  
SAS2 2008  
PCIE (X8)  
SLOT#1  
UIO SLOT  
PCIE (X8)  
PCIE_(X8)  
PCIE (x4)  
AMD  
SR5690  
#1  
AMD  
SR5670  
#2  
Intel  
82576  
PCIE (X8)  
SLOT#3  
SLOT#2  
PCIE (X16)  
PCIE_(X8)  
PCIE (X16)  
SLOT#4  
PCIE_(X16)  
SATA  
6x PORTS  
SATA_CONN  
Winbond  
WPCM450  
AMD  
SP5100  
VGA  
USB  
USB PORT  
(0-6)  
LPC BUS  
H/W_MONITOR  
W83795  
LPC SIO  
W83527DHG-P  
FWH  
Keyboard/  
Mouse  
9_FAN_CONN.  
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1-4 Contacting Supermicro  
Headquarters  
Address:  
Super Micro Computer, Inc.  
980 Rock Ave.  
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.  
+1 (408) 503-8000  
Tel:  
Fax:  
Email:  
+1 (408) 503-8008  
[email protected] (General Information)  
[email protected] (Technical Support)  
Web Site:  
Europe  
Address:  
Super Micro Computer B.V.  
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML  
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands  
+31 (0) 73-6400390  
Tel:  
Fax:  
Email:  
+31 (0) 73-6416525  
[email protected] (General Information)  
[email protected] (Technical Support)  
[email protected] (Customer Support)  
Asia-Pacic  
Address:  
Super Micro Computer, Inc.  
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.  
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County  
Taiwan, R.O.C.  
Tel:  
+886-(2) 8226-3990  
Fax:  
+886-(2) 8226-3991  
Web Site:  
Technical Support:  
Email:  
+886-(2) 8226-5990  
Tel:  
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Chapter 2  
Server Installation  
2-1 Overview  
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 2042G-TRF/6RF 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 processors 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 specic components.  
2-2 Unpacking the System  
You should inspect the box the 2042G-TRF/6RF was shipped in and note if it was  
damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should le a damage  
claim with the carrier who delivered it.  
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the 2042G-TRF/6RF.  
It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas  
where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic elds 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 2042G-TRF/6RF was shipped in should include two sets of rail  
assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to  
install the system into the rack. 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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Choosing a Setup Location  
Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door  
completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back  
of the rack to allow for sufcient airow and ease in servicing.  
This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated  
equipment rooms, service closets and the like).  
This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices  
acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display  
Units.  
Warnings and Precautions!  
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Rack Precautions  
Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to  
the oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.  
In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple  
rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.  
Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the  
rack.  
You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si-  
multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.  
Server Precautions  
Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.  
Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the  
rails.  
Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack rst, and then  
work up.  
Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from  
power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a  
power failure.  
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Allow the hot plug SAS drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-  
ing them.  
Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers  
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.  
Rack Mounting Considerations  
Ambient Operating Temperature  
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating  
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature  
of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment  
in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient  
temperature (Tmra).  
Reduced Airow  
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airow required  
for safe operation is not compromised.  
Mechanical Loading  
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not  
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.  
Circuit Overloading  
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power  
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have  
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of  
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.  
Reliable Ground  
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack  
itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply  
connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of  
power strips, etc.).  
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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack  
This section provides information on installing the 2042G-TRF/6RF into a rack unit  
with the rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted into a rack,  
you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the  
market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also  
refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.  
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails  
You should have received two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each  
assembly consists of two sections: an inner xed chassis rail that secures directly  
to the server chassis and an outer xed rack rail that secures directly to the rack  
itself. Two pairs of short brackets to be used on the front side of the outer rails are  
also included.  
Installing the Inner Rails  
Both the left and right side inner rails have been pre-attached to the chassis.  
Proceed to the next step.  
Installing the Outer Rails  
Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach  
a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear  
side of the right outer rail. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper  
distance so that the rail can t snugly into the rack. Secure the short bracket to the  
front side of the outer rail with two M4 screws and the long bracket to the rear side  
of the outer rail with three M4 screws. Repeat these steps for the left outer rail.  
Locking Tabs  
Both chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions. The rst is to  
lock the server into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack, which is  
its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also lock the server in place when fully  
extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of  
the rack when you pull it out for servicing.  
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Installing the Server into the Rack  
You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next  
step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis  
rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping  
the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when  
inserting). See Figure 2-1 for details.  
When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the  
locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold  
the front of the server to the rack.  
Figure 2-1. Installing the Server into a Rack  
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2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup  
After you install the 2042G-TRF/6RF in the rack, you will need to open the top  
cover to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections  
have been made.  
Accessing the Inside of the System  
1. First, release the retention screws that secure the system to the rack.  
2. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the system straight out until it  
locks (you will hear a "click").  
3. Next, release the thumbscrew at the middle rear of the top cover. Then  
depress the two buttons on the top of the chassis to release the top cover.  
4. Push the cover away from you (toward the rear of the chassis) until it stops.  
You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the  
inside of the server.  
5. To remove the system from the rack completely, depress the locking tabs in  
the chassis rails (push the right-side tab down and the left-side tab up) to  
continue to pull the system out past the locked position.  
Checking the Components and Setup  
1. You may up to four processors already installed in the serverboard. Each  
processor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on  
processor and heatsink installation.  
2. Your server system may have come with system memory already installed.  
Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding  
system memory, refer to Chapter 5.  
3. If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system. See Chapter 5 for  
details on installing PCI add-on cards.  
4. Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking  
the chassis airow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections.  
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2-6 Preparing to Power On  
Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS drives  
and SAS backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been  
made.  
Checking the Drives  
1. All drives are accessible from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD-  
ROM, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The SAS disk drives  
can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing  
the top chassis cover.  
2. A slim DVD-ROM should be preinstalled in your server. Refer to Chapter 6 if  
you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM to the system.  
3. Depending upon your system's conguration, your system may have one or  
more drives already installed. If you need to install SAS drives, please refer to  
Chapter 6.  
Checking the Airow  
1. Airow is provided by six 8-cm fans and an air shroud. The system  
component layout was carefully designed to direct sufcient cooling airow to  
the components that generate the most heat.  
2. Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they  
do not block the airow generated by the fans.  
Providing Power  
1. Plug the power cords from the power supplies unit into a high-quality power  
strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges.  
2. It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).  
3. Finally, depress the power on button on the front of the chassis.  
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Chapter 3: System Interface  
Chapter 3  
System Interface  
3-1 Overview  
There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SAS drive  
carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well  
as the activity and health of specic components. There are also two buttons on  
the chassis control panel and an on/off switch on the power supply. This chapter  
explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may  
need to take.  
3-2 Control Panel Buttons  
There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button and  
a power on/off button.  
Reset  
Use the reset button to reboot the system.  
Power  
The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply  
to the server system. Turning off system power with this button removes the main  
power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.  
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3-3 Control Panel LEDs  
The control panel located on the front of the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP chassis has  
ve LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts  
of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and  
any corrective action you may need to take.  
Power Fail  
Indicates a power supply module has failed. The second power supply module will  
take the load and keep the system running but the failed module will need to be  
replaced. Refer to Chapter 6 for details on replacing the power supply. This LED  
should be off when the system is operating normally  
Overheat/Fan Fail  
When this LED ashes it indicates a fan failure. When on continuously (on and  
not ashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables  
obstructing the airow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too  
warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and  
operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are  
installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter 5). This  
LED will remain ashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists.  
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NIC2  
Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when ashing.  
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NIC1  
Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when ashing.  
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HDD  
Indicates IDE channel activity. On the 2042G-TRF/6RF this light indicates SAS and/  
or DVD-ROM drive activity when ashing.  
Power  
Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED  
should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.  
3-4 SAS Drive Carrier LEDs  
Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs:  
Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SAS drive carrier  
indicates drive activity. A connection to the backplane enables this LED to blink  
on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.  
Red: The SES2 compliant backplane activates the red LED to indicate a drive  
failure. If one of the SAS drives fail, you should be notied by your system  
management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing  
failed SAS drives.  
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Chapter 4: System Safety  
Chapter 4  
System Safety  
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions  
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Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm  
and the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF from damage:  
Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well  
as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical  
outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from  
the system.  
Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.  
Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in-  
stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules  
and oppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should rst power down the  
operating system rst and then unplug the power cords. The unit has more than  
one power supply cord. Disconnect two power supply cords before servicing to  
avoid electrical shock.  
When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar  
with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if neces-  
sary.  
Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This  
is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use  
extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical  
components or circuit boards they come into contact with.  
Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection  
from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specically  
designed as electrical insulators.  
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The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be  
plugged into grounded electrical outlets.  
This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases, make sure  
that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth (ground).  
Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard  
battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure  
4-1). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type  
recommended by the manufacturer (part # CR2032). Dispose of used batteries  
according to the manufacturer's instructions.  
DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a  
DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous  
radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon-  
ventional way.  
Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Tempera-  
ture Coefcient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service  
technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one  
replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.  
4-2 General Safety Precautions  
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Follow these rules to ensure general safety:  
Keep the area around the 2042G-TRF/6RF clean and free of clutter.  
The 2042G-TRF/6RF weighs approximately 65.5 lbs. (29.8 kg) when fully  
loaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with  
their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight  
and lift with your legs.  
Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-  
moved away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be  
stepped on.  
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While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and  
unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or  
be pulled into a cooling fan.  
Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal  
conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact  
with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.  
After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure  
it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections  
have been made.  
4-3 ESD Precautions  
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical  
charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to  
neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed  
circuit boards. The following measures are generally sufcient to neutralize this  
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:  
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.  
Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags  
until ready for use.  
Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic  
bag.  
Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may  
retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.  
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,  
memory modules or contacts.  
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.  
Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not  
in use.  
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For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent  
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and  
the serverboard.  
4-4 Operating Precautions  
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Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 1042G-TF  
is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can  
occur if this practice is not strictly followed.  
Figure 4-1. Installing the Onboard CR2032 Battery  
LITHIUM BATTERY  
BATTERY HOLDER  
Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any  
way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the envi-  
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ronment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landll.  
Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste  
management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.  
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup  
Chapter 5  
Advanced Serverboard Setup  
This chapter covers the steps required to install the H8QG6/i-F serverboard into  
the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All  
serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick  
reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to  
completely close the chassis when you have nished working with the serverboard  
to better cool and protect the system.  
5-1 Handling the Serverboard  
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent  
damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very  
carefully (see previous chapter). To prevent the serverboard from bending, keep  
one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following  
measures are generally sufcient to protect your equipment from electric static  
discharge.  
Precautions  
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent Electrostatic Discharge  
(ESD).  
Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic  
bag.  
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,  
memory modules or gold contacts.  
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.  
Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic  
bags when not in use.  
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent  
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and  
the serverboard.  
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Unpacking  
The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static  
discharge. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static  
protected.  
5-2 Serverboard Installation  
This section explains the rst step of physically mounting the H8QG6/i-F into  
the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP chassis. Following the steps in the order given will  
eliminate the most common problems encountered in such an installation. To remove  
the serverboard, follow the procedure in reverse order.  
Installing to the Chassis  
1. Access the inside of the system by removing the screws from the back lip of  
the top cover of the chassis, then pull the cover off.  
2. The H8QG6/i-F requires a chassis big enough to support a 16.48" x 13" (418  
x 330 mm) serverboard, such as Supermicro's SC828TS+-R1400LPBP .  
3. Make sure that the I/O ports on the serverboard align properly with their  
respective holes in the I/O shield at the back of the chassis.  
4. Carefully mount the serverboard to the serverboard tray by aligning the board  
holes with the raised metal standoffs that are visible in the chassis.  
5. Insert screws into all the mounting holes on your serverboard that line up  
with the standoffs and tighten until snug (if you screw them in too tight, you  
might strip the threads). Metal screws provide an electrical contact to the  
serverboard ground to provide a continuous ground for the system.  
6. Finish by replacing the top cover of the chassis.  
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5-3 Connecting Cables  
Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the  
board. These include the data (ribbon) cables for the peripherals and control panel  
and the power cables.  
Connecting Data Cables  
The ribbon cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been  
carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the ow of cooling air that moves  
through the system from front to back. If you need to disconnect any of these cables,  
you should take care to keep them routed as they were originally after reconnecting  
them (make sure the red wires connect to the pin 1 locations). The following data  
cables (with their locations noted) should be connected. (See the layout on page  
5-9 for connector locations.)  
SAS/SATA drive data cables (SAS0-5/SATA0-5)  
Control Panel cable (JF1)  
DVD-ROM drive cable (J3)  
USB cable (USB5/6)  
COM port cable (COM2)  
Important! Make sure the cables do not come into contact with the fans.  
Connecting Power Cables  
The H8QG6/i-F has a 24-pin primary power supply connector (JPW1) for connection  
to the ATX power supply. In addition, there are three 8-pin secondary power  
connectors (JPW2/JPW3/JPW4) that also must be connected to your power supply.  
See Section 5-9 for power connector pin denitions.  
Connecting the Control Panel  
JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-1  
for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators.  
All JF1 wires have been bundled into a single ribbon cable to simplify this connection.  
Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1 as marked on the board. The other end  
connects to the Control Panel PCB board, located just behind the system status  
LEDs on the chassis. See Section 5-9 for details and pin descriptions.  
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Figure 5-1. Control Panel Header Pins  
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Ground  
Key  
No Connection  
Key  
Power LED  
3.3V  
HDD LED  
FP UID Switch/3.3VSB  
NIC1 (Activity) LED  
NIC2 (Activity) LED  
Blue_LED_Cathode (UID)/5V SB  
3.3V  
NIC1 (Link) LED  
NIC2 (Link) LED  
OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail/UID LED  
Power Fail LED  
Ground  
Reset Button  
Ground  
Power Button  
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5-4 I/O Ports  
The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specication. See  
Figure 5-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports.  
Figure 5-2. I/O Ports  
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4
1
3
5
6
7
8
9
Rear I/O Ports  
1. Keyboard  
6. VGA Port  
7. LAN1  
2. PS/2 Mouse  
3. USB0/1  
8. LAN2  
9. UID  
4. IPMI LAN  
5. COM1  
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5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink  
Exercise extreme caution when handling and installing the processor.  
Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding,  
removing or changing any hardware components.  
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Installation Procedure  
Follow the procedures as listed below to install the motherboard into a chassis.  
1. Install the processor(s) and the heatsink(s).  
2. Install the motherboard in the chassis.  
3. Install the memory and add-on cards.  
4. Finally, connect the cables and install the drivers.  
Installing the Processors  
1. Begin by removing the cover plate that  
protects the CPU. Lift the lever on the  
CPU socket until it points straight up.  
2. With the lever raised, lift open the silver  
CPU retention plate.  
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