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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 SuperServer 8052-8/
8052-6. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced tech-
nicians only.
The SuperServer 8052-8/8052-6 is a high-end quad processor server based on the
SC852 server chassis and the P4QH8/P4QH6, a quad processor serverboard that
supports Intel Xeon®processors MP of up to 2.8 GHz at a Front Side (system)
Bus speed of 400 MHz and up to 32 GB of DDR200 (PC1600) SDRAM main
memory.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 provides a checklist of the main components included with the server
system and describes the main features of the SUPER P4QH8/P4QH6
serverboard and the SC852 chassis, which make up the SuperServer 8052-8/
8052-6.
Refer to Chapter 2 for quick setup information. You should follow the procedures
in this chapter the first time you setup and run the SuperServer 8052-8/8052-6.
If your server was ordered without processor and memory components, this
chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their instal-
lation.
See Chapter 3 for details on the system interface, which includes the functions
and information provided by the front control panel on the chassis as well as other
LEDs located throughout the system.
Chapter 4 gives a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed
when installing and servicing the SuperServer 8052-8/8052-6.
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the serverboard, including the loca-
tions and functions of connections, headers, jumpers, DIP switches and IRQs.
Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and
when reconfiguring the serverboard.
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Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the server chassis. You should
follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or
reconfiguring SCSI or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply
units and cooling fans.
Chapter 7 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa-
tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A offers information on BIOS error beep codes and messages.
Appendix B provides post diagnostic error messages.
Appendix C lists the system specifications.

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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ....................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization .................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features ...................................................................................... 1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Quick Setup
2-1 Overview and Precautions............................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Setting up the SuperServer 8052-8/8052-6................................................... 2-1
Checking the Serverboard Setup............................................................. 2-1
Checking the Drive Bay Setup ................................................................ 2-2
2-3 Installing the Operating System .................................................................... 2-3
Chapter 3: System Interface
3-1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 3-1
3-2 Switches ........................................................................................................... 3-1
Power ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Alarm.......................................................................................................... 3-1
Reset.......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-3 Front Control Panel LEDs .............................................................................. 3-1
Power ......................................................................................................... 3-1
NIC.............................................................................................................. 3-1
HDD ............................................................................................................ 3-1
PWR Fault ................................................................................................. 3-2
Fan Fail...................................................................................................... 3-2
Overheat ..................................................................................................... 3-2
SCA Channel A ......................................................................................... 3-2
SCA Channel B ......................................................................................... 3-2
3-4 SCSI Drive LEDs ............................................................................................. 3-3
3-5 Power Supply LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-3

Chapter 4: System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions...........................................................................4-1
4-2 General Safety Precautions .............................................................................4-2
4-3 ESD Precautions ...............................................................................................4-3
4-4 Operating Precautions ......................................................................................4-3
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1 Handling the P4QH8/P4QH6 Serverboard .......................................................5-1
5-2 PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation ......................................................5-2
5-3 Connecting Cables ............................................................................................5-5
Connecting Data Cables ............................................................................5-6
Connecting Power Cables ..........................................................................5-6
Connecting the Control Panel ...................................................................5-7
5-4 Installing Memory in the MEC .........................................................................5-8
5-5 Adding PCI Cards ............................................................................................5-11
5-6 I/O Ports ...........................................................................................................5-11
5-7 Serverboard Details .........................................................................................5-12
Super P4QH8/P4QH6 Layout ................................................................ 5-12
P4QH8/P4QH6 Quick Reference........................................................... 5-13
5-8 Connector Definitions ......................................................................................5-14
Main ATX Power Supply Connection .................................................... 5-14
Secondary Power Connections................................................................5-14
Power LED.................................................................................................5-14
IDE/HDD LED ............................................................................................5-14
PWR_ON.................................................................................................. 5-15
Reset........................................................................................................ 5-15
NIC_LED .................................................................................................. 5-15
I2C ............................................................................................................. 5-16
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 5-16
Keyboard Lock ........................................................................................ 5-16
Overheat LED ............................................................................................5-16
Speaker.................................................................................................... 5-16
Fan Headers ............................................................................................ 5-17
Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 5-17
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports ...................................................5-17
Universal Serial Bus Connector............................................................. 5-17
IPMB...........................................................................................................5-17
SMB ...........................................................................................................5-18
Wake-On-LAN............................................................................................5-18
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5-9 DIP Switch Settings........................................................................................5-19
DIP Switch 1: Processor Speed ........................................................... 5-19
5-10 Jumper Settings...............................................................................................5-19
Explanation of Jumpers............................................................................5-20
CMOS Clear ..............................................................................................5-20
SCSI Termination Enable/Disable ...........................................................5-20
LAN Enable/Disable..................................................................................5-21
Spread Spectrum Enable/Disable ...........................................................5-21
Third Power Supply Fail Alarm Enable/Disable .....................................5-21
LVD Channel A SCSI Termination Enable/Disable ...............................5-22
LVD Channel B SCSI Termination Enable/Disable ...............................5-22
Overheat Fan Force On............................................................................5-22
VGA Enable/Disable .................................................................................5-22
5-11 Debug LEDs .....................................................................................................5-23
5-12 Parallel Port, Floppy/HDD and SCSI Connections ......................................5-24
Parallel Port Connector .......................................................................... 5-24
Floppy Connector .................................................................................... 5-25
IDE Connectors ....................................................................................... 5-25
SCSI Connectors ......................................................................................5-26
5-13 Installing Software Drivers ..............................................................................5-27
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ...................................................................................6-1
6-2 Front Control Panel ...........................................................................................6-3
6-3 System Cooling Fans .......................................................................................6-5
6-4 Drive Bay Installation ........................................................................................6-6
SCSI Drives ............................................................................................... 6-6
SCSI Backplane Jumper Settings ........................................................... 6-9
IDE and Floppy Drives ........................................................................... 6-11
6-5 Power Supply Units.........................................................................................6-12
Wake-On-Ring ......................................................................................... 5-18
PWR Supply Fail Header....................................................................... 5-18
NMI Header................................................................................................5-19

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Chapter 7: BIOS
7-1 Introduction.........................................................................................................7-1
7-2 BIOS Features ...................................................................................................7-2
7-3 Running Setup ...................................................................................................7-2
7-4 Advanced BIOS Setup ......................................................................................7-4
7-5 Chipset Setup ..................................................................................................7-14
7-6 PCI PnP Setup ................................................................................................7-16
7-7 Power Setup.....................................................................................................7-18
7-8 Boot Setup .......................................................................................................7-20
7-9 Security Setup.................................................................................................7-22
7-10 Exit Setup ........................................................................................................7-24
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes...................................................................... A-1
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes.......................................................... B-1
Appendix C: System Specifications ........................................................................ C-1
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The Supermicro SuperServer 8052-8/8052-6 is a high-end quad processor
server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC850P4 high-end
server chassis and the 8052-8/8052-6 quad Xeon processor serverboard.
Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have
been certified for use with the SuperServer 8052-8/8052-6.
In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components
have been included with the SuperServer 8052-8/8052-6.
!Up to four (4) 603-pin Intel Xeon processors MP (optional)
!Four (4) CPU heatsinks (FAN-042-CF)
!Up to 32 GB ECC registered DDR200 (PC1600) SDRAM (optional)
!One (1) MEC (Memory Expansion Card)
!One (1) 3.5" floppy drive
!SCSI Accessories
Two (2) 68-pin Ultra320/160 SCSI cables (for SCA SCSI backplane)
Ten (10) SCA 1-inch high SCSI drive carriers
Two (2) SCA SCSI backplanes
One (1) SCSI manual
!One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
!SuperServer 8052-8/8052-6 User's Manual
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 8052-8/8052-6 lies the P4QH8/P4QH6, a
quad Xeon processor serverboard based on ServerWorks GC-HE chipset
and designed to provide maximum performance in a four-way system. Be-
low are the main features of the P4QH8/P4QH6. (See Figure 1-1 for a block
diagram of the GC-HE chipset.)
Processors
The P4QH8/P4QH6 supports up to four Intel Xeon processors of up to 2.8
GHz at a 400 MHz front side (system) bus speed. Please refer to the
support section of our web site for a complete listing of supported proces-
sors (http://www.supermicro.com/TechSupport.htm).
Memory
The P4QH8/P4QH6 has an MEC card that plugs into a special slot on the
serverboard. The MEC card has 16 184-pin DIMM slots that can support up
to 32 GB of ECC registered DDR200 (PC1600) SDRAM. Module sizes of
128MB, 256MB, 512MB 1GB and 2GB may be used to populate the DIMM
slots. (DDR266 is also supported, but only at 200 MHz.)
Onboard SCSI
8052-8: Onboard SCSI is provided with an Adaptec AIC-7902 SCSI chip,
which supports dual channel, Ultra320 SCSI at a throughput of 320 MB/sec
for each channel. The P4QH8 provides two Ultra320 SCSI ports.
8052-6: Onboard SCSI is provided with an Adaptec AIC-7899 SCSI chip,
which supports dual channel, Ultra160 SCSI at a throughput of 160 MB/sec
for each channel. The P4QH6 provides two Ultra160 SCSI ports.
PCI Expansion Slots
The P4QH8/P4QH6 has a total of six 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X slots.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
One floppy drive controller and two onboard ATA/100 controllers, which
support up to four hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports
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Figure 1-1. ServerWorks GC-HE Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
CMIC
400 MHz Host Bus
CPU 2 CPU 1CPU 4 CPU 3
CIOB30
REMC
288-bit,
200 MHz
Memory
Bus
REMC
REMC
REMC
Memory Board (32 GB Total)
CIOB30
DIMM Slots
ZCR
PCI-XSlot
SCSI
Controller
PCI-X Slot
PCI-XSlot PCI-XSlot
PCI-X Slot
PCI-X Slot
CSB5
IPMI SIO USB 1.1
ATA-100
IDE
BIOS
Serial
Port
Parallel
Port Floppy
LAN VGA
Thin IMB
IMB Bus
mouse and keyboard ports and one 10/100 Mb LAN (Ethernet) port.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage
monitors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators,
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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The SuperServer 8052-8/8052-6 is a high-end, scaleable server platform designed
with today's most state-of-the-art features. The following is a general outline of
the main features of the SC850P4 server chassis.
System Power
The 8052-8/8052-6 features a triple redundant power supply consisting of three
hot-swappable 350 watt power modules, which supply 700 watts of continuous
power with a 350 watt backup. If any of the three modules fail, you will be notified
by an alarm and an LED and the remaining two modules will take up the load.
The alarm reset button located on the control panel can be depressed to deac-
tivate the power fail alarm.
SCSI Subsystem
The SCSI subsystem supports up to 10 80-pin SCA Ultra320 (8052-8) or Ultra160
SCSI (8052-6) hard drives. (Any standard 1" drives are supported. SCA = Single
Connection Attachment.) These can be configured as 10 drives on a single
channel or 5 drives on two channels. The SCSI drives are connected to two SAF-
TE compliant SCA backplanes that provide power, bus termination and configu-
ration settings. The SCSI drives are hot-swap units. A RAID controller card can
be used with the SCA backplanes to provide data security.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability of the SCSI drives.
Front Control Panel
The control panel on the SuperServer 8052-8/8052-6 provides comprehen-
sive system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate network activity, power
supply failure, fan failure, fan status, SCSI drive activity and failure and
SCA backplane overheat conditions. The main power button, system reset
button and an alarm reset switch to disable audible alarms are also in-
cluded.
I/O Backplane
The SC850P4 is an SWTX form factor chassis. The SWTX I/O back panel
provides nine expansion slots, one COM port, a parallel port, two USB ports, one
onboard video (monitor) port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and an Ethernet
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Cooling System
The SC850P4 chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes 9-cm hot-
plug redundant system cooling fans and two airflow guides. All fans operate
continuously. If one fails, an alarm is activated and the RPM of the remaining
fans increase to compensate and maintain sufficient airflow. Additional cooling
for the SCSI drive bays is provided by two 12-cm exhaust fans.

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
D5, 4F, No. 16 Chien-Ba Road
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: su[email protected]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

Chapter 2: Quick Setup
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Chapter 2
ServerInstallation
2-1 Overview and Precautions
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 8052-8/
8052-6 up and operating. Following these steps in the order given should enable
you to have the system operating within a minimum amount of time. This quick
setup assumes that your SuperServer 8052-8/8052-6 system has come to you
with processors and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully
integrated with a serverboard, processors, system memory etc., please turn to
the Chapter noted in each step for details on installing these components and
configuring the system.
2-2 Setting up the SuperServer 8052-8/8052-6
You should inspect the box the SuperServer 8052-8/8052-6 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 place for setting up and operating the SuperServer
8052-8/8052-6. You will need to place it in a clean, dust-free area that is
well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromag-
netic fields are generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded
power outlet.
Once the 8052-8/8052-6 is placed in the appropriate location, slide the lock-
ing tabs on each caster down to keep it stationary.
Checking the Serverboard Setup
Open the left side panel (when facing the front of the chassis) to make
sure the serverboard is properly installed and all connections have been
made.
1. Remove the left chassis side panel:
First, make sure the keylock for the side panels (located near the top
at the rear of the chassis) is unlocked. Then remove the four screws
that secure the back lip of the side panel to the rear of the chassis.
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1/2 inch, at which point the panel should hit a stop. Swing the top of
the panel out and completely lift it away from the chassis. When
reinstalling this panel, make sure the raised holes along the bottom of
the chassis fit into the long holes in the bottom lip of the side panel.
2. Check the MEC:
The Memory Expansion Card (MEC) should be already installed and
populated with DIMMs. Make sure the MEC is secure in its slot and
that the retention plate is screwed firmly to the chassis. For details on
populating the MEC, refer to Chapter 5.
3. Install add-on cards:
Install any add-on cards that you want added to the system. See
Chapter 5 for details on installing add-on cards.
4. Check all cable connections and airflow:
Make sure all power and data cables are properly and firmly connected
and not blocking the airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable
connections. Position the airflow guides to concentrate airflow to the
processors and their heatsinks.
Checking the Drive Bay Setup
Open the right side panel to make sure the SCA backplanes are properly
installed and all connections have been made.
1. Remove the right chassis side panel:
To access the drive bays, remove the right side panel (when facing
the front of the chassis) by following the same procedures described
on the previous page for removing the left side panel. You will also
have to open the front doors on the right side of the chassis to
access the front of the drive bays. These doors may be secured with
a keylock located just below the system LEDs.
2. Install an IDE or floppy disk drive:
See Chapter 6 if you need to add an IDE and/or floppy disk drive to the
system.
3. Check the SCSI disk drives:
Depending upon your system's configuration, your system may have
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or wish to change the channel configuration, please refer to Chapter 6.
The drives are defaulted to a dual channel (channels A and B)
configuration.
4. Check the airflow:
Because most of the excess cabling is kept on this side of the
chassis, you should check to make sure all cables have been routed in
such a way that they do not block the airflow generated by the fans.
5. Supply power to the system:
The last thing you must do is supply power to the system. Plug all
three power cords from the three power supplies into a high-quality
power strip that offers protection from electrical noise and surges.
2-3 Installing the Operating System
The SuperServer 8052-8/8052-6 is normally shipped without an operating
system (OS) installed. This is the last thing you need to do to make the
system operational. The OS is normally installed with a CD-ROM. Refer to
the documentation that came with your operating system to install it in the
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