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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 7047R-3RF4+.
Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The SuperServer 7047R-3RF4+ is a high-end server based on the SC745TQ-
920B 4U tower/rackmountable chassis and the X9DR3-LN4F+ 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 X9DR3-LN4F+ serverboard
and the SC745TQ-920B chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 7047R-3RF4+
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 X9DR3-LN4F+ serverboard, includ-
ing the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer to this
chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfig-
uring the serverboard.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC745TQ-920B 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

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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
SAS.................................................................................................................1-2
Serial ATA........................................................................................................1-2
PCI Expansion Slots....................................................................................... 1-2
Rear I/O Ports.................................................................................................1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................1-3
System Power................................................................................................. 1-3
Front Control Panel......................................................................................... 1-3
Cooling System............................................................................................... 1-3
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............................................................................. 2-2
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 .................................................................................2-6
Installing the Server into the Rack.................................................................. 2-7
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview .........................................................................................................3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons..................................................................................... 3-1
Power..............................................................................................................3-1
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Reset...............................................................................................................3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................3-2
Power..............................................................................................................3-2
HDD................................................................................................................. 3-2
NIC1................................................................................................................3-2
NIC2................................................................................................................3-2
Information LED.............................................................................................. 3-3
Power Fail.......................................................................................................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 Rear I/O Ports.................................................................................................5-4
5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................5-5
Installing an LGA2011 Processor....................................................................5-5
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink .................................................................5-8
Removing the Heatsink...................................................................................5-9
5-6 Installing Memory.......................................................................................... 5-10
Memory Support............................................................................................5-10
DIMM Installation .......................................................................................... 5-10
5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards............................................................................ 5-12
5-8 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-13
X9DR3-LN4F+ Quick Reference...................................................................5-14
5-9 Connector Definitions ...................................................................................5-16
5-10 Jumper Settings............................................................................................ 5-23
5-11 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................5-27
5-12 SATA and SAS Ports.....................................................................................5-28
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5-13 Installing Software......................................................................................... 5-29
SuperDoctor III..............................................................................................5-30
Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices..................................................................................6-1
Precautions .....................................................................................................6-1
6-2 Front Control Panel......................................................................................... 6-3
6-3 System Fans................................................................................................... 6-4
Fan Failure......................................................................................................6-4
6-4 Drive Bay Installation...................................................................................... 6-6
SAS/SATA Hard Drives...................................................................................6-6
SAS/SATA Backplane......................................................................................6-7
Storage Module............................................................................................... 6-8
6-5 Power Supply................................................................................................ 6-10
Power Supply Failure....................................................................................6-10
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......................................................................7-3
7-3 Event Logs.................................................................................................... 7-23
7-4 IPMI............................................................................................................... 7-25
7-5 Boot............................................................................................................... 7-27
7-6 Security......................................................................................................... 7-28
7-7 Save & Exit................................................................................................... 7-29
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifications
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SuperServer 7047R-3RF4+ is a high-end server comprised of two main
subsystems: the SC745TQ-R920B 4U/tower chassis and the X9DR3-LN4F+ 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 7047R-3RF4+, as listed below:
• Two passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0048P)
• Three 8-cm system fans (FAN-0074L4)
• Two 8-cm rear exhaust fans (FAN-0082L4)
• One air shroud (MCP-310-48001-0N)
• SAS/SATA Accessories
One SAS/SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-743TQ)
Eight drive carriers (CSE-PT17-B)
• One CD containing drivers and utilities
• One rackmount kit (CSE-PT26)
• SuperServer 7047R-3RF4+ User's Manual
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1-2 Serverboard Features
The SuperServer 7047R-3RF4+ is built around the X9DR3-LN4F+, a dual processor
serverboard based on the Intel C600 chipset and designed to provide maximum
performance. Below are the main features of the X9DR3-LN4F+. (See Figure 1-1
for a block diagram of the chipset).
Processors
The X9DR3-LN4F+ supports single or dual Intel® Xeon E5-2600 Series processors.
Please refer to the serverboard description pages on our web site for a complete
listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).
Memory
The X9DR3-LN4F+ has 24 DIMM slots that can support up to 768 GB of ECC reg-
istered DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM. Both 1.5V and 1.35V DIMMs are supported.
Use of DDR3-1600 depends on memory configuration. See Chapter 5 for details.
SAS
Atotal of eight SAS ports are provided onboard, which are RAID 0, 1 and 10 capable.
Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-
swap capability and RAID function of the SAS drives.
Serial ATA
A SATA controller is also integrated into the chipset to provide two SATA 3 (6/Gbps)
and four SATA 2 (3 Gbps) ports, which are RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported. The
SATA drives are hot-swappable units. RAID 5 supported with Windows OS only).
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 X9DR3-LN4F+ has four PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots, one PCI-E 3.0 x8 slot and one
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Rear I/O Ports
The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA port, four USB 2.0 ports
(additional USB headers are included on the serverboard) and four gigabit Ethernet
ports. A dedicated IPMI LAN port is also included.
1-3 Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC745TQ-R920B
server chassis.
System Power
The SC745TQ-R920B features a redundant 920W power supply composed of two
separate power modules. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace a
failed power supply module without shutting down the system.
Front Control Panel
The control panel on the SuperServer 7047R-3RF4+ provides you with system
monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network activity,
system overheat and power supply failure. Amain power button and a system reset
button are also included. In addition, two USB ports have been incorporated into
the control panel to provide front side USB access.
Cooling System
The chassis has an innovative cooling design that includes three 8-cm hot-plug
system cooling fans located in the middle section of the chassis as well as two 8-cm
hot-plug exhaust fans located at the rear of the chassis. 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 C600 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
PROCESSOR
PROCESSOR
QPI
#1
DDR3 DIMM
#2
DDR3 DIMM
DDR3 DIMM
#3
DDR3 DIMM
DDR3 DIMM
#3
#2
#1
DDR3 DIMM
G
A
SSB
PATSBURG
PEG0
DMI
PEG1 [4:1] USB
LPC
LAN
RJ45 RJ45
#1
SATA
SYSTEM
BIOS
CPU REAR
CPU FRONT
PEG1_8
PCI-E x16 Slot
USB
REAR
HDR 2X5
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TPM HDR
TYPE-A
REAR
2,3
QPI
DDR3 DIMM
B
DDR3 DIMM
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C
U7C1
U6H1
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Socket 00
Socket 01
#1#2#3
#1
#2#3
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#2#3
#1
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#3
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#2
#3 #1
#2
#3
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P0
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P1
PE3 PE2 PE1 DMI
DMI
#2
PCI-E x8 Slot
PCI-E x16 Slot
#3
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HDR 2X5
VGA BMC
VGA CONN
RENESAS
DDR III
PHY1
LAN
RTL8211
SPI
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RJ45 RJ45
#6
PCI-E x16 Slot
#5
PCI-E x16 Slot
#4
PCI-E x16 Slot
U6H1
U7C1
U3G1
UM1
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1-4 Contacting Supermicro
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Tel: [phone]
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Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone]

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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 7047R-3RF4+
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.
The 7047R-3RF4+ may be employed either as a tower or mounted in a rack as a
4U rackmount chassis.
2-2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the system 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 SuperServer 7047R-3RF4+. 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. Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions
in the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box the system was shipped in may include two sets of rail assemblies, two
rail mounting brackets and mounting screws needed for installing the system into a
rack (optional kit). 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.

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Warnings and Precautions!
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 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.
• Slide/rail-mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or workspace.
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
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• 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.
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 system into a rack unit. Rack
installation requires the use of the optional rackmount kit. If the system has already
been mounted into a rack or if you are using it as a tower, 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 server into
a rack with the rack rails provided in the rackmount kit. You should also refer to the
installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
The optional rackmount kit includes two rack rail assemblies. Each of these as-
semblies consist of three sections: an inner fixed chassis rail that secures to the
chassis, an outer rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself and two rail brackets,
which also attach to the rack (see Figure 2-1.) The inner and outer rails must be
detached from each other to install.
To remove the inner chassis rail, 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. Depress the locking tab to pull the inner rail completely out. Do this for
both assemblies (one for each side).
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
Inner rail
Outer rail
Rail brackets

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Installing the Chassis Rails
You will need to remove the top cover and the feet to add rack rails to the chassis.
First, remove the top and right covers (top and left covers when standing as a tower
chassis) by first removing the screws that secure them to the chassis. Depress the
button on the top (side if tower) of the chassis to release the cover and then pull
the cover off. Then unscrew the four feet and remove them from the chassis (see
Figure 2-2).
You can now attach rack rails to the top and bottom (now the sides) of the chassis.
First add the rack handles. Then position the inner chassis rail sections you just
removed along the side of the chassis making sure the 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 2-3). 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 mentioned, the 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.
Figure 2-2. Preparing to Install the Chassis Rails

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Installing the Rack Rails
Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 7047R-3RF4+ 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, mak-
ing sure both are at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward.
Figure 2-3. Installing the Rails to the Chassis