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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 5016T-
MRB/5016T-MR-LN4B. Installation and maintainance should be performed by
experienced technicians only.
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 X8STi/X8STi-LN4
motherboard and the SC512-200B chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 5016T-
MRB/5016T-MR-LN4B 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.
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 5016T-MRB/5016T-MR-LN4B.
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Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8STi/X8STi-LN4 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 SC512-200B 1U rackmount server
chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing,
removing or reconfiguring SATA 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: POST Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: Installing the Windows OS
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
Basic Installation Procedure ...........................................................................2-4
Installing with Rackmount Kit.......................................................................... 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........................................................... 2-7
2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup...................................................................2-8

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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
Reset...............................................................................................................3-1
Power..............................................................................................................3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................3-2
Overheat.......................................................................................................... 3-2
NIC2................................................................................................................3-2
NIC1................................................................................................................3-2
HDD................................................................................................................. 3-2
Power..............................................................................................................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 Processor and Heatsink ............................................................5-5
Installing an LGA1366 Processor ...................................................................5-5
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink .................................................................5-7
Removing the Heatsink................................................................................... 5-8
5-6 Installing Memory Modules.............................................................................5-9
Installing & Removing DIMMs......................................................................... 5-9
Memory Support.......................................................................................5-10
5-7 PCI Expansion Cards.....................................................................................5-11
5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-12
X8STi/X8STi-LN4 Quick Reference.............................................................. 5-13
5-9 Connector Definitions ...................................................................................5-14

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Main ATX Power Supply Connector......................................................... 5-14
Processor Power Connector ....................................................................5-14
Power Button............................................................................................5-14
Reset Button............................................................................................. 5-14
Power Fail LED .......................................................................................5-14
Overheat/Fan Fail/UID LED.....................................................................5-15
NIC2 (LAN2) LED.....................................................................................5-15
NIC1 (LAN1) LED.....................................................................................5-15
HDD LED/UID Switch............................................................................... 5-15
Power On LED......................................................................................... 5-15
NMI Button ............................................................................................... 5-16
Fan Headers............................................................................................. 5-16
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports............................................5-16
Serial Ports...............................................................................................5-16
Chassis Intrusion......................................................................................5-17
Wake-On-LAN .......................................................................................... 5-17
External Speaker/Internal Buzzer.............................................................5-17
Overheat/Fan Fail LED ............................................................................5-17
Onboard Power LED................................................................................ 5-17
Universal Serial Bus (USB)...................................................................... 5-18
SGPIO Headers ....................................................................................... 5-18
Power Supply SMBus Header..................................................................5-18
LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ..........................................................................5-18
Power Supply Fail LED Header...............................................................5-19
Alarm Reset.............................................................................................. 5-19
I-Button.....................................................................................................5-19
Unit Identifier Button................................................................................. 5-19
5-10 Jumper Settings............................................................................................ 5-20
Explanation of Jumpers............................................................................5-20
CMOS Clear.............................................................................................5-20
VGA Enable/Disable................................................................................. 5-20
LAN1/2 Enable/Disable ........................................................................... 5-21
Watch Dog Enable/Disable ...................................................................... 5-21
USB Wake-Up .........................................................................................5-21
SMBus to PCI Slots .................................................................................5-22
BMC Enable/Disable................................................................................ 5-22
SAS Enable/Disable (X8STi only)............................................................ 5-22
SAS RAID Mode Select (X8STi only) ......................................................5-22
5-11 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................5-23

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LAN LEDs................................................................................................. 5-23
Onboard Power LED (LE1)...................................................................... 5-23
UID LED...................................................................................................5-23
BMC Heartbeat LED ................................................................................5-23
SAS Activity LED (X8STi only).................................................................5-24
SAS Heartbeat LED (X8STi only)............................................................ 5-24
5-12 Floppy and SATA and SAS Ports ................................................................. 5-25
Floppy Drive Connector ...........................................................................5-25
SATA Ports ............................................................................................... 5-25
SAS Ports (X8STi only)............................................................................5-25
5-13 Installing Software.........................................................................................5-26
Supero Doctor III...........................................................................................5-27
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
6-5 Power Supply..................................................................................................6-6
Power Supply Failure...................................................................................... 6-6
Chapter 7 BIOS
7-1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 7-1
Starting BIOS Setup Utility..............................................................................7-1
How To Change the Configuration Data......................................................... 7-1
Starting the Setup Utility................................................................................. 7-2
7-2 Main Setup......................................................................................................7-2
7-3 Advanced Setup Configurations......................................................................7-4
7-4 Security Settings........................................................................................... 7-23
7-5 Boot Configuration ........................................................................................ 7-24
7-6 Exit Options...................................................................................................7-25
Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes
Appendix B Installing the Windows OS
Appendix C System Specifications
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The Supermicro SuperServer 5016T-MRB/5016T-MR-LN4B is a high-end, single-
processor server. The 5016T-MRB/5016T-MR-LN4B is comprised of two main sub-
systems: the SC512-200B mini 1U chassis and the X8STi/X8STi-LN4 motherboards,
respectively. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that
have been certified for use with the 5016T-MRB/5016T-MR-LN4B.
In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included with the 5016T-MRB/5016T-MR-LN4B, as listed below.
One slim DVD-ROM drive (DVM-TEAC-DVD-SBT)
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One SATA to USB adapter for slim DVD-ROM drive (CDM-USATA-G)•
One internal USB cable for DVD-ROM drive (CBL-0341L)•
One CPU heatsink (SNK-P0036)•
One 10-cm blower fan (FAN-0059L4)•
One air shroud (MCP-310-18009-0N)•
One set of SATA cables (CBL-0061L)•
One PCI-E x16 slot riser card (CSE-RR1U-E16)•
Rackmount hardware with screws (CSE-PT8L)•
One CD containing drivers and utilities•
SuperServer 5016T-MRB/5016T-MR-LN4B User's Manual•
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1-2 Motherboard Features
The X8STi/X8STi-LN4 is a single processor motherboard based upon Intel's X58
chipset. Below are the main features of the X8STi/X8STi-LN4.
Processor
The X8STi/X8STi-LN4 supports single Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i7 Extreme pro-
cessors and future Intel Nehalem processor families (next generation Intel Xeon®
processor). Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site
for updates on supported processors.
Memory
The X8STi/X8STi-LN4 has six 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 24 GB of
unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2-1333/1066/800 SDRAM.
Onboard SATA
A SATA controller is built in to the ICH10R portion of the chipset to provide
support for a six port, 3 Gb/sec Serial ATA subsystem. The SATA drive is not
hot-swappable.
PCI Expansion Slots
The X8STi/X8STi-LN4 has one PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot for use in the 5016T-MRB/5016T-
MR-LN4B server. The PCI-E slots may be populated with a riser card (included).
Onboard Controllers/Ports
An onboard IDE controller supports one floppy drive. Onboard I/O backpanel ports
include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports (four on the X8STi/-LN4), PS/2
mouse and keyboard ports and four 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 X58/ICH10R Chipset: System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
Intel
Intel
VRD 11.1
Intersil
QPI: Up to 6.40 GT/s
PCI-E x16 PCI-E Gen2 x16
X58
W83627DHG
COM1
COM2
Floppy
Kybd
Mouse
SPI
SPI EEPROM
ICH10R
LPC I/O
DMI
Intel 82574L PCI-E x1
RJ45
3 Gb/s SATA
USB x8
SATA x6
USB 2.0
DDR3-1333/1066/800
LGA1366 CPU (Channel A, B, C)
PCI 32 Slot
PCI-32
BMC WPCM450
Onboard
VGA
Intel 82574L RJ45
RJ45
PCI-E x1
PCI-E Gen1 x8 (in x4)
PCI-E_x8
Intel 82574L
PCI-E x1
(X8STi-LN4 only)
Intel 82574L PCI-E x1
RJ45
(X8STi-LN4 only)

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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The SC512-200 is a mini 1U rackmount server platform configuration. The following
is a general outline of the main features of the SC512-200 chassis.
System Power
When configured as a SuperServer 5015B-MF, the SC512-200 chassis includes a
single 200W power supply.
SATA Subsystem
The SC512-200 chassis was designed to support one internal 3.5" Serial ATA
hard drive. This SATA drive is not hot-swappable; power must be removed from
the system before installing or replacing. 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 SATA drives.
Control Panel
The control panel on the SC512-200 provides important system monitoring and
control information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity,
overheat warning and fan failure.Amain power button and a system reset button are
also included. Below the control panel are two USB ports for front side access.
Rear I/O Panel
The rear I/O panel on the SC512-200 provides one motherboard expansion slot, one
COM port (another is internal), two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a
graphics port and two Gb Ethernet ports.
Cooling System
The SC512-200 chassis has an innovative cooling design that features one 10-cm
blower-type system cooling fan. The blower fan plugs into a chassis fan header
on the motherboard and an air shroud channels the airflow to efficiently cool the
processor area.
A fan speed control setting in BIOS allows fan speed to be determined by system
temperature [the recommended setting is 3-pn (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, Inc.
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 5016T-
MRB/5016T-MR-LN4B 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 server system has come to you with the proces-
sor 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 5016T-MRB/5016T-MR-LN4B was
shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows dam-
age, 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 server. 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 SuperServer 5016T-MRB/5016T-MR-LN4B does not ship with a rack rail
hardware package as the system can be rack mounted without the use of rails. An
optional rack rail package is available if you wish to order from Supermicro. 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.This product is for

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Warnings and Precautions!
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.
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
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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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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
(Rack hardware optional)
This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 5016T-MRB/5016T-
MR-LN4B 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.
Basic Installation Procedure
The 5016T-MRB/5016T-MR-LN4B server comes with two rack mounting brackets,
which are located on each side at the front of the chassis. To mount the system
into a rack, simply screw these brackets directly to the front of the rack (two screws
for each bracket).
Installing with Rackmount Kit
This section is only for customers that have the optional rack mount kit (CSE-PT8).
Each of these assemblies consist of two sections: an inner rail that secures to the
chassis and an outer rail that secures directly to the rack itself (see Figure 2-1).
This is a guideline for installing the unit into a rack with the optional rack kit. You
should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you
are using. Be aware that there are a variety of rack units on the market, which may
mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
A
B