Supermicro 5017C-LF User Manual

SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF SUPER®USER’S MANUAL1.0

1-2SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual1-2 Motherboard FeaturesAt the heart of the SuperServer 5017C-LF lies the X9SCL-F, a single processor mother

1-3Chapter 1: Introduction1-3 Server Chassis FeaturesThe SuperServer 5017C-LF is built on the SC510L-200B, a small forn factor 1U rackmount server ch

1-4SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualFigure 1-1. Intel C202 Chipset:System Block DiagramNote: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapte

1-5Chapter 1: Introduction1-4 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: +1 (40

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Chapter 2: Server Installation2-1Chapter 2 Server Installation2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 5017C-

2-2SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualChoosing a Setup LocationLeave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door •

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

2-4SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual2-4 Installing the System into a RackThis section provides information on installing the SC510 chassis into

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-5Figure 2-1. Installing the Chassis into a Rack

The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccur

2-6SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual2-5 Checking the Serverboard SetupAfter you install the server in the rack, you will need to open the unit

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-72-6 Checking the Drive Bay SetupChecking the DrivesFor servicing the hard drive, you will need to remove the top cha

2-8SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual11121111Figure 2-1. Removing the Chassis Cover

Chapter 3: System Interface3-1Chapter 3 System Interface3-1 OverviewThere are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the

3-2SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual3-3 Control Panel LEDsThe control panel located on the front of the SC512F-520B chassis has fi ve LEDs. Thes

Chapter 3: System Interface3-3HDDChannel activity for HDDs. This light indicates IDE drive activity when fl ashing.PowerIndicates power is being suppli

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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

SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual4-24-2 General Safety PrecautionsFollow these rules to ensure general safety:Keep the area around the 5017C-LF

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

iiiPrefacePrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the insta

SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual4-44-4 Operating PrecautionsCare must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 5017C-LF i

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-1Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks

5-2SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual5-2 Processor and Heatsink InstallationNotes: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it befor

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-3Use your thumb and your index fi nger to hold the CPU at the top center edge 3. and the bottom center edge of t

5-4SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualCPU properly installedLoad lever locked into place.Warning: The CPU will only seat inside the socket in one

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-5Figure 5-3. Installing the HeatsinkOnce the CPU is loose, remove the it from the CPU socket.3. Clean the surfa

5-6SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual5-3 Connecting CablesNow that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the mo

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-7Figure 5-1. Front Control Panel Header Pins (JF1)All JF1 wires have been bundled into single keyed ribbon cabl

5-8SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual5-5 Installing MemoryNote: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.CAUTIONExercise extr

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-9Note: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational

SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualivChapter 4: System SafetyYou should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview

5-10SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual5-6 Adding PCI CardsThe 5017C-LF includes a CSE-RR1U-E8 riser card. This riser fi ts into a PCI slot to sup

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-11Figure 5-4. SUPER X9SCL-F Layout5-7 Motherboard DetailsJ31JTPMJ29JL1JI2C2JI2C1T-SGPIO1JWF1JPW2JWOLJSPKJPI2CJ

5-12SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualLED IndicatorsNumber LED Description14 LE7 IPMI Heartbeat LED (IPMI Active)28 LE2 Onboard Standby PWR LEDHe

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-135-8 Connector Defi nitions ATX Power Connector A 24-pin main power connector is located at JPW1. This power co

5-14SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualNIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2)The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pin

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-15Universal Serial Bus (USB)Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1) are located on the I/O backpanel and an ad

5-16SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualFan HeaderPin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition 1 Ground (Black)2 2.5A/+12V (Red)3 Tachometer4 PWM_Contro

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-17Power Supply I2C ConnectorThe Power Supply (I2C) connector is located at JPI2C on the motherboard. This conne

5-18SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualDOM PWR ConnectorA Disk On Module (DOM) Power Con-nector is located at JWF1. This connec-tor is used to pro

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-195-9 Jumper SettingsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the mother-board, jumpers can be used to

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5-20SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualLAN Port Enable/DisableUse JPL1/JPL2 to enable or disable LAN Ports 1 and 2 on the motherboard. See the tab

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-215-10 Onboard IndicatorsLAN1/LAN2 LEDsThe Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each

5-22SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual5-11 SATA Drive ConnectionsSATA PortsSix Serial ATA (SATA) ports (I-SATA 0~5) are located on the motherboa

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-235-12 Installing DriversAfter all the hardware and operating system have been installed, you need to install c

5-24SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualSupero Doctor IIIThe Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote managemen

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup5-25Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/S

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

6-2SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual6-2 Control PanelThe control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connec

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-36-3 System FansThe 5017C-LF employs two 4-cm fans to provide cooling. The fans can adjust their speed according to

viTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1-1 Overview ...

6-4SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual6-4 Drive Bay Installation/RemovalInstalling a Hard Drive The hard drive is internal and not hot-swappable,

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-5Figure 6-3. Installing Internal Hard DrivesThe 3.5" hard drive screws directly into the chassisThe 2.5"

6-6SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual6-5 Air ShroudInstalling the Air ShroudAir shrouds concentrate airfl ow to maximize fan effi ciency. The SC510

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-76-6 Power SupplyThe 5017C-LF has a single 200 watt power supply. This power supply has the capability of operating

6-8SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualFigure 6-5: Installing the Power SupplyPower SupplyMounting HolesFront Mounting ScrewsRear Mounting Screws

Chapter 7: BIOS7-1Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9SCL-F. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Fl

7-2SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualHow to Start the Setup UtilityNormally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory tes

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 5017C-LF User's Manual7-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurationsUse the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access t

Chapter 7: BIOS7-519 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disab

viiTable of Contents3-3 Control Panel LEDs ... 3-2Overheat/Fan F

7-6SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualAdjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)The CPU fetches the cache line for 64 byte

Chapter 7: BIOS7-7P-STATE CoordinationThis feature selects the type of coordination for the P-State of the processor. P-State is a processor operatio

7-8SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualNorth Bridge Confi gurationThis item displays the current North Bridge Revision.VT-dSelect Enabled to enable

Chapter 7: BIOS7-9Wake on LAN from S5Select Enabled to enable the capabiltiy to 'wake-up' the system from the S5 power state (Soft Off State

7-10SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualAggressive Link Power ManagementThis feature Enables or Disables Agressive Link Power Management support fo

Chapter 7: BIOS7-11PCI Latency TimerThis feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI latency to

7-12SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualSerial Port 2 ModeUse this feature to confi gure Serial Port 2 mode. The options are Normal, IrDA and ASK IR

Chapter 7: BIOS7-13Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, or SpaceStop Bits: 1 or 2Hardware Health Confi gurationFan Speed Control ModeThis feature allows the

7-14SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualHigh – The processor is running hot. This is a ‘caution’ level since the CPU’s ‘Temperature Tolerance’ has

Chapter 7: BIOS7-157-4 Event LogsSmbios Event LogChange this item to enable or disable all features of the Smbios Event Logging during boot. The opti

viiiSystem Fan Failure ... 6-36-4 Drive Bay Installation/Remova

7-16SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual7-5 IPMI Confi guration (X9SCL-F/X9SCM-F Only)Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of c

Chapter 7: BIOS7-17SEL Components - Change this item to enable or disable all features of System Event Logging. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

7-18SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual7-6 Boot SettingsUse this feature to confi gure Boot Settings:Boot Options PriorityThis feature allows the

Chapter 7: BIOS7-197-7 Security SettingsIf the Administrator password is defi ned ONLY - this controls access to the • BIOS setup ONLY.If the User&apos

7-20SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual7-8 Exit OptionsSelect the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.

Chapter 7: BIOS7-21Save As User DefaultsTo set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En-ter>. This enables th

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Appendix A: POST Error Beep CodesA-1Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the

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B-1Appendix B: System Specifi cationsAppendix B System Specifi cationsProcessors Single Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 Series processor or a CoreTM i3-2100

Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewThe SuperServer 5017C-LF is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC510L-200B 1U server chassis an

B-2SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's ManualWeight Gross Weight: 11 lbs. (5.5 kg.)System Cooling Two 4-cm fansSystem Input Requirements

B-3Appendix B: System Specifi cationsNotes

B-4SUPERSERVER 5017C-LF User's Manual(continued from front)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life supp