Supero SuperServer 6036T-3R User manual

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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It pro-
vides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6036T-3R. Installa-
tion and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The SuperServer 6036T-3R is a high-end server based on the SC835TQ-R800B
3U rackmount chassis and the X8DT3 dual processor serverboard.
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 X8DT3 serverboard and the
SC835TQ-R800B chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6036T-3R
into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system.
If your server was ordered without processor and memory components, 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.
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
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DT3 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 SC835TQ-R800B server chassis.
You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing
or reconfiguring SAS/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: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: System Specifications

Notes
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview .........................................................................................................1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ......................................................................................................1-2
Memory ...........................................................................................................1-2
Onboard SAS..................................................................................................1-2
Serial ATA ....................................................................................................... 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots....................................................................................... 1-3
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3
Graphics Controller......................................................................................... 1-3
Other Features................................................................................................1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3
System Power.................................................................................................1-3
SAS/SATA Subsystem.....................................................................................1-3
Front Control Panel.........................................................................................1-4
I/O Backplane.................................................................................................. 1-4
Cooling System...............................................................................................1-4
1-4 Contacting Supermicro....................................................................................1-6
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
Installing the Inner Rack Rails........................................................................ 2-4
Installing the Outer Rack Rails.......................................................................2-5
Installing the Chassis into a Rack...................................................................2-6
2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup.................................................................... 2-7
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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup........................................................................ 2-9
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
Power Fail.......................................................................................................3-2
Overheat/Fan Fail: .......................................................................................... 3-2
NIC1................................................................................................................3-2
NIC2................................................................................................................3-2
HDD................................................................................................................. 3-3
Power..............................................................................................................3-3
3-4 Drive Carrier 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 .................................................................................... 4-4
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 the Heatsink.....................................................................................5-7
Removing the Heatsink................................................................................... 5-7
Memory Support..............................................................................................5-8
DIMM Installation ............................................................................................ 5-8
Memory Support.........................................................................................5-9
5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards............................................................................5-10
5-8 Serverboard Details .......................................................................................5-11
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X8DT3 Quick Reference............................................................................... 5-12
5-9 Connector Definitions ...................................................................................5-13
5-10 Jumper Settings............................................................................................ 5-19
5-11 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................5-22
5-12 Floppy, SAS and SATA Ports........................................................................ 5-23
5-13 Installing Software.........................................................................................5-25
Supero Doctor III...........................................................................................5-26
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
Replacing System Fans.................................................................................. 6-3
Installing the Rear Fans.................................................................................. 6-3
Air Shroud.......................................................................................................6-5
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal....................................................................... 6-5
Accessing the Drive Bays............................................................................... 6-5
Hard Drive Backplane..................................................................................... 6-5
SAS/SATA Drive Installation............................................................................ 6-5
DVD-ROM Drive Installation ...........................................................................6-8
6-5 Power Supply..................................................................................................6-9
Power Supply Failure...................................................................................... 6-9
Replacing the Power Supply........................................................................... 6-9
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...................................................................................................7-26
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifications
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SuperServer 6036T-3R is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems:
the SC835TQ-R800B 3U server chassis and the X8DT3 dual processor serverboard.
Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been
certified for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 6036T-3R, as listed below:
Two passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0038P)
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One slim DVD-ROM drive [DVM-TEAC-824(B)]•
Three 8-cm system fans (FAN-0094L4)•
Two 8-cm rear exhaust fans (FAN-0062L4)•
One air shroud (MCP-310-38001-0N)•
SAS/SATA Accessories•
One SAS/SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-833TQ)
One 2-ft. SATA cable (CBL-0044L)
Two iPass to SATA cables (CBL-0118L-02)
Eight drive carriers (MCP-220-00001-01)
One rackmount kit (MCP-290-00053-0N)
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One CD containing drivers and utilities•
SuperServer 6036T-3R User's Manual•
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 6036T-3R lies the X8DT3, a dual processor
serverboard based on the Intel IOH-36D + ICH10R chipset and designed to provide
maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X8DT3. (See Figure 1-1
for a block diagram of the chipset).
Processors
The X8DT3 supports single or dual Intel® Xeon 5500 Series processors and future
Intel Nehalem processor families (next generation Intel Xeon® processor). Please
refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete listing of
supported processors (www.supermicro.com).
Memory
The X8DT3 has twelve 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 96 GB of DDR3-
1333/1066/800 registered ECC SDRAM. See Chapter 5 for details.
Onboard SAS
An onboard LSI 1068E SAS controller in integrated into the X8DT3 for an 8-port SAS
subsystem. The hot-swap SAS drives are connected to a backplane that provides
power, bus termination and configuration settings.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability and RAID function of the SAS drives. RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 are sup-
ported. Refer to the following ftp site for setup guidelines <ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/
driver/SAS/LSI/LSI_SAS_EmbMRAID_SWUG.pdf> and Supermicro's web site for
additional inmformation < http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/>.
Serial ATA
A Serial ATA controller is integrated into the ICH10R (South Bridge) portion of the
IOH-36D chipset to provide a six-port 3 Gb/s SATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1,
10 and 5 supported. 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. RAID 5 requires the use
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PCI Expansion Slots
The X8DT3 has three PCI Express 2.0 x8 slots, one PCI Express x4 slot and two
32-bit PCI slots.
Onboard Controllers/Ports
A floppy drive connector is included on the serverboard as well as two onboard
ATA/100 connectors, which support IDE hard drives or ATAPI devices. The color-
coded I/O ports include one COM port (an additional COM header is located on
the serverboard), a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0 ports (additional USB headers
are included on the serverboard), PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit
Ethernet ports.
Graphics Controller
The X8DT3 features an integrated Matrox G200 video controller. The G200 is a
2D/3D/video accelerator chip with a 128-bit core.
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 SC835TQ-R800B
server chassis.
System Power
The SC835TQ-R800B features a redundant 800W 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.
SAS/SATA Subsystem
The SC835TQ-R800B supports up to eight SAS or 3Gb/s SATA drives. These
drives are hot-swappable units and are connected to a backplane that provides
power and control.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
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Front Control Panel
The control panel on the SuperServer 6036T-3R provides you with system monitor-
ing and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity, system
overheat and power supply failure. The main power button and a system reset
button are also located here.
I/O Backplane
The SC835TQ-R800B is an ATX form factor chassis designed to be used in a 3U
rackmount configuration. The I/O backplane provides one COM port, a VGA port,
two USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports.
A total of seven add-on cards may be installed in the chassis.
Cooling System
The SC835TQ-R800B chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes three
8-cm hot-plug system cooling fans located in the middle section of the chassis and
two 8-cm exhaust fans. An air shroud channels the airflow from the system fans to
efficiently cool the processor area of the system. The power supply module also
includes a cooling fan.

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Figure 1-1. Intel IOH-36D/ICH10R Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
PCI-33
PCI-E x8
LANE6
COM2
PCI-E x8
USB 2.0
3.0 Gb/S
Ports
Ports
#0
CPU #2
Intel ICH10R
PCI-E x8
DMI
LANE5
LANE 1/2/3/4
SPI
PCI-E x4
LPC
SIO
W83627
PCI 33MHz
#7-10
CPU #1
QPI
HG
USB
PCIE x4
SATA
#1-2
#6
#5
Intel
IOH-36D
VRD VRD #0-4
#0-3
#0-2
#0-1
DDR3
#1-4
#1-3
#1-2
#1-1
800/1066/1333
800/1066/1333
DDR3
ESI
#1-5
#1-6
#0-5
#0-6
QPI
QPI
#3
TPM
PCI-33
#1
KB
MS COM1
PCI-E x16/8
#4
x16 Slot
#3-4
PCI-E x4
LAN#1
PCI-E x16
PCI-E x8
Ports#4~7
SAS
LSI 1068
B3
Ports#0~3
LAN#2
82576EB
PCI-E x4
#2
PCI-E x8
#5-6
SPEC
BMC WPCM450
#7
Port
Port
#8
(Optional)
6 PHASE 6 PHASE
Option Ports
Ports Port
82576EB

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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
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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
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6036T-3R up
and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have
the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes
that your system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If
your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, system
memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on
installing specific components.
2-2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6036T-3R 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 6036T-
3R. 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 6036T-3R was shipped in should include two sets of rail
assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to
install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to complete
the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this section in
its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that
follow.
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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This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated•
equipment rooms, service closets and the like).
This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices
•
acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display
Units.
!
!
Warnings and Precautions!
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
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rack.
You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si-
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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 any hot plug drives and power supply modules to cool before touching
•
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
strips, etc.).

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the SC835 chassis into a rack unit
with the quick-release rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market,
which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to
the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Installing the Inner Rack Rails
Installing the Inner Rails
Place the inner rack extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks1. of the chassis with the rail extension holes.
Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis.2.
Secure the chassis with four screws as illustrated.3.
Repeat steps 1-3 for the other inner rail.4.
Figure 2-1. Installing the Inner Rack Rails
Screw Holes
1
1
1
2

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Figure 2-3. Outer Rack Rails
Installing the Outer Rack Rails
Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the server in place. The outer rails for
the SC835 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches.
Installing the Outer Rails
Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack1.
Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long2. bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail.
Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail3. can fit snugly into the rack.
Secure the short bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two screws and4. the long bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three screws.
Repeat these steps for the left outer rail.5.
Figure 2-2. Inner Rack Rails Installed

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Figure 2-4. Installing the Chassis into the Rack
Installing the Chassis into a Rack
Installing into a Rack
Confirm that the inner and outer rails are installed on the rack.1.
Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.2.
Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both3. sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). When the
server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking
tabs "click" into position.
(Optional) Insert and tighten the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server4. to the rack.