Supermicro 2016Ti-HTRF User Manual

SUPERUSER’S MANUALRevision 1.0®2U Twin2TMSuperServer 2016Ti-HTRF

1-2SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual1-2 Motherboard FeaturesAt the heart of the SuperServer 2016Ti-HTRF are four X8SiT-HF single processor mo

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Appendix B: BIOS Recovery B-1Appendix B BIOS RecoveryThe recovery procedure described in this section is to be used only when you are advised by your

B-2SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualWhen the Boot Sector Recovery Process is complete, the system will reboot 5. automatically and you will s

C-1Appendix C: System Specifi cationsAppendix C System Specifi cationsNote: unless noted specs apply to a complete system (both serverboards).Processors

C-2SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualSystem CoolingFour 8-cm PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) fans System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage

C-3Appendix C: System Specifi cationsNotes

C-4SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual(continued from front)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life s

Chapter 1: Introduction1-3Figure 1-1. Intel 3420 Chipset: System Block DiagramNote: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details

1-4SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual1-3 Server Chassis FeaturesThe following is a general outline of the main features of the SC217HQ-R920B

Chapter 1: Introduction1-51-4 2U Twin2: System NotesAs a 2U Twin2 confi guration, the 2016Ti-HTRF is a unique server system. With four system boards in

1-6SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual1-5 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-1Chapter 2 Server Installation2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get the 2016Ti-HTRF up and

2-2SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualChoosing a Setup LocationLeave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front • do

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-3Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-• ing them.Always keep the rack's f

2-4SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual!Warning: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server without the cover in place. The cha

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-52-4 Rack Mounting InstructionsThis section provides information on installing the SC217 chassis into a rack unit wit

Manual Revision 1.0Release Date: November 17, 2010Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy

2-6SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualFigure 2-3: Installing the Inner RailsFigure 6-3: Installing the Inner Rails Installing The Inner Rails o

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-7Installing the Outer Rails on the RackInstalling the Outer RailsPress upward on the locking tab at the rear end of th

2-8SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualFigure 6-6: Installing into a RackStandard Chassis InstallationInstalling the Chassis into a RackConfi rm

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-92-5 Checking the Serverboard SetupAfter you install the system in the rack, you will need to access the inside of th

2-10SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual2-6 Preparing to Power OnNext, you should check to make sure the hard drives and the backplane have bee

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-11Figure 2-6. Removing a Node from the System1111121211

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Chapter 3: System Interface3-1Chapter 3 System Interface3-1 OverviewThere are LEDs on the control panels and on the hard drive carriers to keep you co

3-2SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual3-3 Control Panel LEDsIn addition to the LEDs built into the power and UID buttons, each of the four con

Chapter 3: System Interface3-33-4 Drive Carrier LEDsEach drive carrier has two LEDs.Blue: When illuminated, this blue LED (on the front of the drive

PrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation an

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Chapter 4: System Safety4-1Chapter 4 System Safety4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions!Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect

4-2SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual4-2 General Safety PrecautionsFollow these rules to ensure general safety:Keep the area around the serve

Chapter 4: System Safety4-34-3 ESD PrecautionsElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into

4-4SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual4-4 Operating PrecautionsCare must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 2016Ti-

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-1Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install the X8SiT-HF motherboard

5-2SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual5-2 Motherboard InstallationThis section explains the fi rst step of physically mounting the X8SiT-HF into

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-35-3 Connecting CablesNow that the motherboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the boar

5-4SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual5-4 Rear I/O PortsThe rear I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Fi

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-5Installing the LGA1156 Processor Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket,

SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manualivwhen adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the serverboard.Chapter 6: Advan

5-6SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualGently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plate cap.2. Use your thumb and your index

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-7Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock.5. Save the plastic PnP cap. The motherboa

5-8SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualFigure 5-3. Installing the HeatsinkRemoving the HeatsinkWarning: We do not recommend removing the CPU or

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-9Figure 5-4. Removing the HeatsinkScrew #1MotherboardLoosen screws in the sequence shownScrew #2Screw #3Screw #

5-10SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualPlatform DIMM Type Intel® Xeon® Series ProcessorsX8SiT-HF Non-ECC UDIMM Only Not SupportedECC UDIMM Only

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-11Memory Population GuidelinesPlease follow the tables below when populating the X8SiT-HF.DDR3 ECC UDIMM Memory

5-12SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualFigure 5-3. DIMM InstallationInsert the DIMM module vertically and press down until the module snaps int

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-13Note: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational

5-14SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual5-7 Adding PCI Expansion CardsThe 2016Ti-HTRF includes four preinstalled riser cards designed specifi ca

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-15Figure 5-4. X8SiT-HF LayoutY2JTPMMH8MH7MH5MH3MH2MH1MH9JPI2CSPKR1JSPKFAN1FAN2FAN3FA N4T-SGPIO2T-SGPIO1JF1JWR4J

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5-16SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualConnectors/HeadersNumber Connector Description1 SW1 Unit ID Switch3 J5 SMB Header for IPMI 2.04 Slot 1 P

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-17Power ButtonThe Power Button connection is located on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins w

5-18SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualReset ButtonThe reset button (from the computer chassis) connects to pins 3 and 4 of JF1. See the table

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-19Fan HeadersThe X8SiT-HF has four fan headers. Fan1 is the CPU fan and Fan2 is for the system cooling fan. The

5-20SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualUnit ID SwitchThere are three Unit Identifi cation (UID) devices on the motherboard. A rear UID switch an

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-21T-SGPIO 0/1 HeadersTwo T-SGPIO (Serial-Link General Purpose Input/Output) headers are located near the SATA c

5-22SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualUniversal Serial Bus (USB)Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB0/1) are located on the I/O back-panel. An

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-235-10 Jumper SettingsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the mother-board, jumpers can be used to

5-24SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualSMB Bus to PCI SlotsUse jumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 to en-able PCI Slot SMB (System Manage-ment Bus) support

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-25BMC Enable/DisableThe JPB jumper is used to enable or disable the onboard Baseboard Man-agement Controller (B

viTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1-1 Overview ...

5-26SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual5-11 Onboard IndicatorsLAN1/2 LEDsThe Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On eac

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-275-12 SATA PortsSATA PortPin Defi nitionsPin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition1 Ground 2 TXP3

5-28SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual5-13 Installing SoftwareAfter the hardware has been installed, you should fi rst install the operating sy

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-29Supero Doctor IIIThe Supero Doctor III program is a web-based management tool that supports remote management

5-30SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualNote: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/util

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-1Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte-na

6-2SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualFigure 6-2. Chassis Rear View6-2 Control PanelEach control panel on the front of the chassis must be con

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-3Fan Confi gurationIn the 2U Twin, each node (serverboard) controls the two fans that reside on its side of the chas

6-4SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualInstalling and Removing Hard DrivesMounting a Hard Drive in a CarrierInstall the drive into the carrier w

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-5Installing/Removing Hot-swap DrivesTo remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs.1. S

viiTable of ContentsInstalling the Outer Rails on the Rack ... 2-7Standard Chassis Installati

6-6SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualFigure 6-4. Removing a Hard DriveFigure 6-5. Drives and Nodes: Logical Confi gurationNote: see Figure 6-1

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-76-5 Node Installation/RemovalAs with any server system, power must be removed from the serverboard when upgrading

6-8SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualFigure 6-7. Removing a System Node12121313Note: numbers correspond to the procedural steps as described o

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-96-6 Installing the Air ShroudsAir ShroudsAir shrouds concentrate airfl ow to maximize fan effi ciency. The SC217 ch

6-10SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualFigure 6-8. Removing the Power SupplyRelease Tab

Chapter 7: BIOS7-1Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8SiT-HF. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a F

7-2SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualHow to Start the Setup UtilityNormally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory

Chapter 7: BIOS7-3System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed:System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time

7-4SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual7-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurationsUse the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to acces

Chapter 7: BIOS7-5Hit 'Del' Message DisplayThis feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled an

viii5-10 Jumper Settings ... 5-235-11 Onboard Indicators ...

7-6SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualXProcessor & Clock OptionsWarning: Take Caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect val

Chapter 7: BIOS7-7Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and the CPU)Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit whic

7-8SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualC3 Auto DemotionWhen enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based on un-core

Chapter 7: BIOS7-9Confi gure SATA asThis feature allows the user to select the drive type for SATA#1. The options are IDE, RAID and AHCI.PCH RAID CodeB

7-10SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualPIO ModeThe IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) Mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the program

Chapter 7: BIOS7-11Select UDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 33.3 MBs. Select UDMA3 to allow the BIOS to

7-12SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualPCIE I/O PerformaceThis feature selects the setting for the processor's PCIE maximum payload size.

Chapter 7: BIOS7-13Serial Port NumberThis feature allows the user to decide which serial port to be used for Console Redirection. The options are COM

7-14SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualWarning: Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold temperature predefi ned by the CPU manufacturer m

Chapter 7: BIOS7-15even with the CPU fan running at full speed, the system buzzer will activate and the Overheat LED will turn on.The Early Alarm – th

Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewThe Supermicro SuperServer 2016Ti-HTRF is "2U Twin2" server composed of the SC217HQ-R920B chassis and four

7-16SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manualbetter system cooling. The Performance setting is recommended for high-power-consuming and high-density

Chapter 7: BIOS7-17ACPI Version FeaturesThe options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. Please refer to ACPI's website for further explanatio

7-18SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualAddress must be manually entered below. If DHCP is selected, the next three items will be confi gured aut

Chapter 7: BIOS7-19PCIE Error LogUse this option to enable logging of errors encountered in the system's PCIe bus. The options are Yes and No.

7-20SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's Manual7-4 Security SettingsThe AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both pass-words,

Chapter 7: BIOS7-21Use this feature to confi gure Boot Settings:XBoot Device PriorityThis feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority f

7-22SUPERSERVER 2016Ti-HTRF User's ManualXHard Disk DrivesThis feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority from the available Har

Chapter 7: BIOS7-23Save Changes and ExitWhen you have completed the system confi guration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility a

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Appendix A: POST Error Beep CodesA-1Appendix A POST Error Beep CodesThis section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the AMI BIOS. P