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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 SuperServer 6035B-
8R/6035B-8. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced
technicians only.
The SuperServer 6035B-8R/6035B-8 is a high-end server based on the SC833S2-
R760/SC833S2-550 3U rackmount chassis and the X7DB8, a dual processor
serverboard that supports Intel®XeonTM processors at a Front Side (System) Bus
speed of 1333 MHz and up to 32 GB of FBD ECC DDR2-667/533 SDRAM.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
server system and describes the main features of the X7DB8 serverboard and the
SC833S2-R760/SC833S2-550 chassis, which comprise the SuperServer 6035B-
8R/6035B-8.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6035B-
8R/6035B-8 into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering
up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory com-
ponents, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for
their installation.
Chapter 3: System Interface
Refer here 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.

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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
SuperServer 6035B-8R/6035B-8.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DB8 serverboard, including the
locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter
when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the
serverboard.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC833S2-R760/SC833S2-550
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when install-
ing, removing or reconfiguring SCSI 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 informa-
tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix B: Software Installation
Appendix C: System Specifications

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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 ................................................................................ 1-3
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Quick Setup
2-1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System ................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack.................................................................... 2-4
2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-8
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ...................................................................... 2-10
Chapter 3: System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons .................................................................................... 3-1
Mute ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Reset ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Power ....................................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Power Fail .............................................................................................. 3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail ................................................................................... 3-2
NIC2 ........................................................................................................ 3-3
NIC1 ........................................................................................................ 3-3
HDD ........................................................................................................ 3-3
Power ...................................................................................................... 3-3
3-4 SCSI Drive Carrier LEDs................................................................................. 3-4
Chapter 4: System Safety
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions........................................................................... 4-1
4-2 General Safety Precautions............................................................................. 4-2
4-3 ESD Safety Precautions ................................................................................. 4-3
4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 4-4
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1 Handling the Serverboard................................................................................ 5-1
5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ................................................................ 5-2
5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-5
Connecting Data Cables ........................................................................... 5-5
Connecting Power Cables......................................................................... 5-5
Connecting the Control Panel ................................................................... 5-6
5-4 I/O Ports ......................................................................................................... 5-7
5-5 Installing Memory............................................................................................. 5-7
5-6 Adding PCI Cards............................................................................................ 5-9
5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10
X6DB8 Layout ......................................................................................... 5-10
X6DB8 Quick Reference ......................................................................... 5-11
5-8 Connector Definitions .................................................................................... 5-12
ATX Power Connector .......................................................................... 5-12
Auxiliary Power Connector...................................................................... 5-12
Processor Power Connector ................................................................... 5-12
NMI Button ............................................................................................ 5-12
Power LED .............................................................................................. 5-12
HDD LED .............................................................................................. 5-13
NIC1 LED .............................................................................................. 5-13
NIC2 LED .............................................................................................. 5-13
Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 5-13
Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 5-13
Reset Button ......................................................................................... 5-14
Power Button ........................................................................................ 5-14
Universal Serial Bus (USB0/1)................................................................ 5-14
Chassis Intrusion..................................................................................... 5-14
Serial Ports.............................................................................................. 5-15
Power Fail Header .................................................................................. 5-15
Fan Headers............................................................................................ 5-15
Extra Universal Serial Bus Headers ....................................................... 5-16
Power LED/Speaker................................................................................ 5-16
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports.................................................... 5-16
Overheat LED.......................................................................................... 5-16
Wake-On-LAN ......................................................................................... 5-17
Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 5-17
SMB......................................................................................................... 5-17
SMB Power ............................................................................................. 5-17
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Alarm Reset ........................................................................................... 5-18
JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ....................................................................... 5-18
Keylock ................................................................................................... 5-18
5-9 Jumper Settings............................................................................................. 5-19
Explanation of Jumpers........................................................................... 5-19
CMOS Clear ............................................................................................ 5-19
VGA Enable/Disable................................................................................ 5-19
3rd Power Supply Alarm Enable/Disable ................................................ 5-20
Watch Dog Enable/Disable ..................................................................... 5-20
Compact Flash Master/Slave ................................................................. 5-20
JLAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................. 5-21
SCSI Controller Enable/Disable ............................................................. 5-21
SCSI Termination Enable/Disable .......................................................... 5-21
5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-22
JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs ................................................................................ 5-22
5-11 Parallel Port, Floppy, IDE and SCSI Drive Connections............................... 5-22
Parallel Port Connector ........................................................................... 5-22
Floppy Connector .................................................................................... 5-23
IDE Connectors ....................................................................................... 5-24
Ultra320 SCSI Connectors ..................................................................... 5-25
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 6-1
6-2 Control Panel ................................................................................................... 6-2
6-3 System Fans.................................................................................................... 6-3
System Fan Failure ................................................................................... 6-3
Replacing System Fans ............................................................................ 6-3
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal........................................................................ 6-4
Accessing the Drive Bays ........................................................................ 6-4
SCSI Drive Installation .............................................................................. 6-5
Installing Components in the 5.25" Drive Bays ....................................... 6-7
DVD-ROM and Floppy Drive Installation .................................................. 6-8
6-5 Power Supply................................................................................................. 6-10
6035B-8R: Power Supply Failure............................................................ 6-10
6035B-8R: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply ............................... 6-10
6035B-8: Power Supply Failure .............................................................. 6-11
6035B-8: Removing/Replacing the Power Supply .................................. 6-11
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Chapter 7: BIOS
7-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 Running Setup ................................................................................................ 7-2
7-3 Main BIOS Setup ............................................................................................ 7-2
7-4 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................. 7-7
7-5 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-19
7-6 Boot .............................................................................................................. 7-20
7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-21
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS POST Messages ........................................................................ A-1
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes .............................................................................. B-1
Appendix C: Software Installation ............................................................................ C-1
Appendix D: System Specifications ......................................................................... D-1

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The Supermicro SuperServer 6035B-8R/6035B-8 is a high-end server that is
comprised of two main subsystems: the SC833S2-R760/SC833S2-550 3U server
chassis and the X7DB8 Intel Xeon dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our
web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with
the SuperServer 6035B-8R/6035B-8 (www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been
included with the SuperServer 6035B-8R/6035B-8, as listed below:
 Four (4) 9-cm hot-swap chassis fans (FAN-0064)
 Two (2) 8-cm hot-swap rear exhaust fans (FAN-0062)
 Two (2) air shrouds (CSE-PT44 & CSE-PT45)
One (1) 3.5" floppy drive [FPD-TEAC(B)]
One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive [DVM-PNSC-824(B)]
 Two (2) 5.25" dummy drive trays
 One (1) front control panel cable (CBL-0049)
 SCSI Accessories
One (1) dual-channel SCSI backplane (CSE-SCA-833S2)
One (1) SCSI cable (CBL-0037L-U320)
One (1) SCSI cable (CBL-0063L)
Eight (8) SCSI hot-swap drive carriers [CSE-PT17(B)]
 Two (2) CPU passive heatsinks (SNK-P0018)
One (1) rackmount kit (CSE-PT50)
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 6035B-8R/6035B-8 lies the X7DB8, a dual processor
serverboard based on the Intel 5000P chipset and designed to provide maximum
performance. Below are the main features of the X7DB8. (See Figure 1-1 for a
block diagram of the Intel 5000P chipset).
Processors
The X7DB8 supports single or dual Intel Xeon LGA771 type processors at a FSB
speed of 1333 MHz. Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web
site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).
Memory
The X7DB8 has eight 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 32 GB of ECC FBD
(Fully Buffered DIMM) DDR2-667 or ECC FBD DDR2-533 SDRAM. The memory is
an interleaved configuration, which requires modules of the same size and speed
to be installed in pairs.
Onboard SCSI
An onboard Adaptec AIC-7902 dual-channel SCSI controller in integrated into the
X7DB8, which supports eight 80-pin SCA Ultra320 SCSI hard drives. The SCSI
drives are connected to an SCA backplane that provides power, bus termination
and configuration settings. The SCSI drives are hot-swappable units.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability and RAID function of the SCSI drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
The X7DB8 has six PCI expansion slots, which includes two x8 PCI-Express slots,
one x4 PCI-Express slot, two PCI-X 133 MHz slots and one PCI-X 100 MHz slot.
The 100 MHz PCI-X slot supports Zero Channel RAID.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
One floppy drive controller and one onboard ATA/100 controller are provided to
support up to two IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-coded I/O ports
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VGA (monitor) port, a parallel port, two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard
ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
ATI Graphics Controller
The X7DB8 features an integrated ATI video controller based on the ES1000 graph-
ics chip. The ES1000 was designed specifically for servers, featuring low power
consumption, high reliability and superior longevity.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage moni-
tors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
1-3 Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC833S2-R760/
SC833S2-550 server chassis.
System Power: 6035B-8R
The SC833S2-R760 features a redundant 760W power supply composed of two
separate power modules. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace a
failed power supply without shutting down the system.
System Power: 6035B-8
The SC833S2-550 features a single 550W power supply. The system must be shut
down and the AC power cord removed before replacing or performing any service
on the power supply unit.
SCSI Subsystem
The SC833S2-R760/SC833S2-550 chassis was designed to support eight dual-
channel SCSI hard drives, which are hot-swappable units.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
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Front Control Panel
The control panel of the SC833S2-R760/SC833S2-550 provides you with system
monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity,
system overheat and (on the 6035B-8R) power supply failure. A main power button,
a mute button and a system reset button are also included.
I/O Backplane
The SC833S2-R760/SC833S2-550 is an ATX form factor chassis that is designed
to be used in a 3U rackmount configuration. The I/O backplane provides six PCI
expansion slots, one COM port, a parallel port, a VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports,
PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
Cooling System
The SC833S2-R760/SC833S2-550 chassis has an innovative cooling design that
includes four 9-cm hot-plug system cooling fans located in the middle section of
the chassis and two 8-cm hot-plug exhaust fans located at the rear of the chassis.
Each power supply module also includes a cooling fan. All chassis and power sup-
ply fans operate continuously. A setting in BIOS (see p. 7-18) is used to determine
the fan speed. [The recommended setting is “3-pin (Server)”.]

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Figure 1-1. Intel 5000P Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
ESB2
CPU1
FB D DI MM Ba nk1
DDR 2
1067/1333 MT/s
SATA Ports(6)
IDE Ports (2)
USB Ports (5)
S I/O BIOS
Kybd/
Mouse Floppy COM Ports (2)
CPU2
5000P
MCH
Slot 6: PCI-Exp x8/SEPC
Slot 5: PCI-Express x8
LPC
82563
Paralle
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Port
ES
1000
FBD DIMM Bank2 FBD DIMM Bank3 FB D DI MM Ba nk4
FBD CH0
FBD CH1
FBD CH2
FBD CH3
PCI - E x 4 PCI - E x 8
Slot 4: PCI-Express x8
PXH
Slot 2: PCI-X
Slot 1: PCI-X
Slot 3: PCI-X
LAN Ports (2)
USB 2.0
3.0 Gb /s
ATA 100
PCI32
PCI-X 133
PCI-E x8
PCI-E x4
Kumeran
PCI-Exp
x8
PCI-Exp
x8
AIC-
7902
SCSI Ports (8)

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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
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6035B-
8R/6035B-8 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, pro-
cessors, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each
step for details on installing specific components.
2-2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6035B-8R/6035B-8 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 rack unit that will hold the SuperServer 6035B-
8R/6035B-8. 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. Read the Rack and
Server Precautions in the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the SuperServer 6035B-8R/6035B-8 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
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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).
- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow
for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
- This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated
equipment rooms, service closets, etc.).
Rack Precautions
- Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to
the floor 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
simultaneously 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 first, 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.
-Allow the hot plug SCSI drives and power supply units to cool before touching
them.
- Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
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Warnings and Precautions!

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Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-
ture 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 tempera-
ture (Tmra).
Reduced Airflow
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow 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 connec-
tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power
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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6035B-8R/6035B-8
into a rack unit. If the 6035B-8R/6035B-8 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. The fol-
lowing is a guideline for installing the 6035B-8R/6035B-8 into a rack with the rack
rails provided. 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 with the SuperServer 6035B-
8R/6035B-8. Each of these assemblies consist of two sections: an inner fixed
chassis rail that secures to the chassis (A) and an outer fixed rack rail that secures
directly to the rack itself (B). All screws and hardware mentioned in the installation
steps should be included in the hardware kit.
To remove the fixed chassis rail (A), pull it out as far as possible - you should hear
a "click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail assembly and locks
the inner rail. Then depress the locking tab to pull the inner rail completely out.
Do this for both the left and right side rack rail assemblies.
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
A
B
Locking Tab