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SUPERSERVER 5015B-T

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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 5015B-T. Instal-
lation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The SuperServer 5015B-T is a high-end single processor 1U rackmount server
based on the SC811TQ-260 server chassis and the X7SBi motherboard. The X7SBi
supports single Intel®Xeon®3000 Series/3200 Series Processor at system bus
speeds of 1333/1066/800 MHz.
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 Super X7SBi motherboard
and the SC811TQ-260 chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5015B-T into
a rack and check out the server configuration 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.
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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 5015B-T.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7SBi motherboard, including the
locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter
when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the
motherboard.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC811TQ-260 1U rackmount
server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when install-
ing, removing or reconfiguring Serial ATA 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 Messages
Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C: System Specifications

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Motherboard Features..................................................................................... 1-2
Processor ........................................................................................................ 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Onboard SATA................................................................................................. 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4
Serial ATA Subsystem ..................................................................................... 1-4
Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-4
Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................ 1-4
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4
1-4 Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup......................................................................................... 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location............................................................................. 2-1
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions.......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airflow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails...................................................... 2-4
Installing the Chassis Rails............................................................................. 2-5
Installing the Rack Rails ................................................................................. 2-5
Installing the Server into the Rack.................................................................. 2-6
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ........................................................... 2-6
2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup ................................................................... 2-8
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup........................................................................ 2-9

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Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1
Reset............................................................................................................... 3-1
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail ........................................................................................... 3-2
NIC2 ................................................................................................................ 3-2
NIC1 ................................................................................................................ 3-2
HDD................................................................................................................. 3-2
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-3
3-4 Serial ATA Drive Carrier LED .......................................................................... 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 .................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1 Handling the Serverboard ............................................................................... 5-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 5-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 5-2
5-2 Serverboard Installation .................................................................................. 5-2
5-3 Connecting Cables.......................................................................................... 5-3
Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-3
Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-3
Connecting the Control Panel......................................................................... 5-3
5-4 I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 5-4
5-5 Installing the Processors and Heat Sinks....................................................... 5-5
5-6 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-8
Memory Support.............................................................................................. 5-8
5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards .............................................................................. 5-9
5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-10
X7SBi Quick Reference .................................................................................5-11
5-9 Connector Definitions ................................................................................... 5-12
5-10 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-17
5-11 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................ 5-19
5-12 Floppy, SATA, IPMI, IDE and Printer Ports................................................... 5-20
5-13 Installing Drivers............................................................................................ 5-22

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Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices.................................................................................. 6-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 6-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 6-1
6-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-2
6-3 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-3
System Fan Failure......................................................................................... 6-3
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ....................................................................... 6-4
Accessing the Drive Bays ............................................................................... 6-4
Serial ATA Drive Installation ............................................................................ 6-4
Serial ATA Power Cables ................................................................................ 6-6
Serial ATA Backplane ...................................................................................... 6-6
6-5 Power Supply .................................................................................................. 6-8
Power Supply Failure...................................................................................... 6-8
Removing/Replacing the Power Supply.......................................................... 6-8
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 Settings ........................................................................................... 7-23
7-6 Boot Settings................................................................................................. 7-25
7-7 Exit ................................................................................................................ 7-26
Appendix A BIOS POST Messages
Appendix B BIOS POST Codes
Appendix C System Specifications

Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The Supermicro SuperServer 5015B-T is a high-end single processor, 1U rack-
mount server with state-of-the-art features. The 5015B-T is comprised of two main
subsystems: the SC811TQ-260 1U chassis and the X7SBi motherboard. Please
refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified
for use with the 5015B-T.
In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included with the 5015B-T, as listed below.
 One CPU heatsink (SNK-P0016P)
 One (1) 3.5" floppy drive [(FPD-PNSC-02(01)]
 One (1) slim DVD-ROM drive (DVM-PNSC-824)
 Two (2) 10-cm blower fans (FAN-0066L)
 One (1) air shroud (MCP-310-81201-0B)
 Serial ATA (SATA) Accessories:
One (1) internal SATA backplane (CSE-SAS-810TQ)
Two (2) SATA cables (CBL-0061L)
One (1) SGPIO cable (CBL-0157L)
Two (2) SATA drive carriers (CSE-PT10 (B))
 One (1) PCI-E x8 slot riser card (CSE-RR1U-ELi)
 One (1) 64-bit PCI-X slot riser card (CSE-RR1U-Xi)
 Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT8)
 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
 SuperServer 5015B-T User's Manual
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1-2 Motherboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 5015B-T lies the X7SBi, a single processor moth-
erboard based upon Intel's E3210 chipset. Below are the main features of the
X7SBi.
Processor
The X7SBi supports single Intel Xeon 3200/3000 Series LGA775 processors at
system bus speeds of 1333, 1066 and 800 MHz. Please refer to the motherboard
specifications pages on our web site for updates on supported processors.
Memory
The X7SBi has four 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 8 GB of unbuffered
ECC/non-ECC DDR2-800/667 SDRAM.
Onboard SATA
A SATA controller is built in to the ICH9R portion of the chipset to provide support
for a six port, 3 Gb/sec Serial ATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 sup-
ported. The SATA 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 SATA drives.
PCI Expansion Slots
The X7SBi has one universal PCI-Express x8 slot, one 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slot
and one PCI 33 MHz slot. Riser cards are included to use these in the server.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
An onboard IDE controller supports one floppy drive and up to two Ultra ATA 100
hard drives or ATAPI devices. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port,
a VGA port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two Gigabit LAN
(NIC) ports.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, a
chassis intrusion header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU
overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

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Figure 1-1 . Intel 3210 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
LGA775_PROCESSOR
ICH9R
USB
PORTS_0~7
FWH
LPC I/O
MS.
KB. FDD. SER.1
SER.2
VRM 11
ADDR CTRL CTRL
ADDR DATADATA
LPC
PCI_32_BUS
DDR2_667/800
DMI
ATI-ES1000
DIMM_CHA
CK505 CLK
MC H
DIMM_CHB
PCIE_x 8
GLAN1 82573V
PCIE_x1
W83627DHG
FSB: 1333/1066/800
LPC USB2 .0/1.1
PX H - V
1xPCIX_64
PCI- X B US
IPMI
IPMI I/F
PCIE_x 8
PCIE_x 8
PRINTER
GLAN2 82573L
PCIE_x1
Intel 321 0
S-ATA/300
6xS
ATA
PORTS
PRI_IDE
UDMA/100

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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The SuperServer 5015B-T is built on the SC811TQ-260 1U rackmount server chas-
sis. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC811TQ-260
chassis.
System Power
When configured as a SuperServer 5015B-T, the SC811TQ-260 chassis includes
a single 260W power supply.
Serial ATA Subsystem
For the 5015B-T, the SC811TQ-260 chassis was designed to support two Serial
ATA hard drives. The Serial ATA drives are hot-swappable units. ATA/100 IDE drives
can be alternately supported.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability of the Serial ATA drives.
Control Panel
The control panel on the SC811TQ-260 provides important system monitoring and
control information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activ-
ity and system overheat conditions. The control panel also includes a main power
button and a system reset button.
Rear I/O Panel
The SC811TQ-260 is a 1U rackmount chassis. Its I/O panel provides one mother-
board expansion slot, one COM port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard
ports, a VGA (graphics) port and two Gb Ethernet ports.
Cooling System
The SC811TQ-260 chassis has an innovative cooling design that features four
4-cm system cooling fans. The fans plug into fan headers on the motherboard. A
fan speed control setting in BIOS allows fan speed to be determined by system
temperature [the recommended setting is 3-pin (Server)].

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro 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: Super Micro 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: Super Micro Computer, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
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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Chapter 2: Server Installation
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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5015B-T up
and running. Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have the
system operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that
your 5015B-T system has come to you with the processor and memory preinstalled.
If your system is not already fully integrated with a motherboard, processor, 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 5015B-T 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 5015B-T.
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 Precau-
tions in the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the SuperServer 5015B-T 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 minimal amount of time. Please read this section in
its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that
follow.
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 sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
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Warnings and Precautions!
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.
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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 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 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 SATA 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.
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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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Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 5015B-T into a rack
unit. 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. The following is a guideline for installing the unit into
a rack with the rack rails provided with the system. 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 5015B-
T. Each of these assemblies consist of two sections: an inner fixed chassis rail
that secures to the unit (A) and an outer fixed rack rail (B) that secures to the rail
brackets. A sliding rail guide sandwiched between the two should remain attached
to the fixed rack rail (see Figure 2-1). The A and B rails must be detached from
each other to install.
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.
Pull out the inner
rail(to be attached
on the chassis)
Outer rail (to be
installed in the
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Installing the Chassis Rails
Position the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the chas-
sis making sure the five screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/right
specific. Screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2). Repeat
this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis. You will also need
to attach the rail brackets when installing into a telco rack.
Locking Tabs: As you have seen, both chassis rails have a locking tab, which
serves two functions. The first 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.
Installing the Rack Rails
Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 5015B-T in the rack (see Rack
and Server Precautions in Section 2-3). Position the fixed rack rail/sliding rail guide
assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing
the inside of the rack. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets
provided. Attach the other assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure that
both are at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward.
Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails

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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
To install the SuperServer 5015B-T into a Telco type rack, use two L-shaped brack-
ets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far the server will
extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the
weight between front and back. If a bezel is included on your server, remove it. Then
attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis, then the two rear brackets
positioned with just enough space to accommodate the width of the rack. Finish by
sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the brackets to the rack.
Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack
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 2-3.
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.