Supermicro SuperServer 7045W-NTR+B, Black User Manual

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1-2SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual1-2 Serverboard FeaturesAt the heart of the SuperServer 7045W-NTR+ lies the X7DWN+, a dual processor serve

A-4SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualInvalid System Confi guration DataProblem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.I/O device IRQ confl ictI/O device IRQ confl

A-5Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesPress <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previous Displayed after any recoverable error messag

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Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-1This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the Phoenix BIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories

B-2SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualPOST Code Description18h 8254 timer initialization1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization1Ch Re

Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-3POST Code Description5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB60h Test extended memory62h Test extended memory a

B-4SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualPOST Code Description99h Check for SMART Drive (optional)9Ch Set up Power Management9Dh Init

Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-5The following are for boot block in Flash ROMPOST Code DescriptionE0h Initialize the chipsetE1h Initialize the

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Appendix C: Intel HostRAID C-1Appendix CIntel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesAfter all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst confi gure Intel'

1-3Chapter 1: IntroductionOnboard Controllers/PortsOne fl oppy drive connector and two onboard ATA/100 connectors (one reserved for the use of a compac

C-2SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualThe Intel HostRAID Confi gurationsThe following types of Intel's HostRAID confi gurations are supported

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID C-3Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility Program1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes: a. After the system exit

C-4SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manualb. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to the n

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID C-5Creating a RAID 1 Volume:a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> key. Th

C-6SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualCreating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0):a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID C-7Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity):a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <Enter> k

C-8SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualDeleting RAID Volume:Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You will lose all d

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID C-9Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDD a. From the main menu, select item3-Reset Disks to Non- RAID, and press

C-10SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualC-2 Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 for RAID SystemsInstalling a New Operating System-the Windows XP/2000

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID C-11Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenNote: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme fi l

1-4SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manualtool-less motherboard expansion slots, one COM port, one parallel port, one VGA port, two USB 2.0 ports, P

C-12SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)C-4 Confi guring Supero Doctor IIIThe Sup

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID C-13Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded fro

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Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAIDD-1Appendix DAdaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesAfter all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst confi gure the Adap

D-2SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualConfi guring Adaptec SATA RAID for supported Operating Systems1. Press the <Del> key during system bo

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAIDD-3Adaptec SATA with HostRAID Controller DriverThe Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller adds SATA/RAID functional-i

D-4SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualManaging ArraysSelect this option to view array properties, and configure array settings. To select this o

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAIDD-5Configuring Disk DrivesYou may need to configure a disk drive before you can use it.Caution: Configuring a disk may ove

D-6SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual2. From the "Select Drives for Configuring" List (shown below,) select the drives you want to co

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAIDD-75. Read the warning message as shown in the screen below.6. Make sure that you have selected the correct disk drives t

1-5Chapter 1: IntroductionFigure 1-1. Intel 5400 Chipset: System Block DiagramNote: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details

D-8SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualCreating ArraysBefore you create arrays, make sure that the disks for the array are connected and installe

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAIDD-9Assigning Array PropertiesOnce a new array is completed, you can assign properties to the array. Caution: Once the arra

D-10SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualNotes:1. Before adding a new drive to an array, be sure to back up any data stored on the new drive; othe

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAIDD-11Adding a Bootable ArrayTo make an array bootable:1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From the List of Arra

D-12SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualAdding/Deleting HotsparesTo add a Hotspare:Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you woul

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAIDD-13Viewing Array PropertiesTo view the properties of an existing array:1. From the main menu, select Manage Arrays and hi

D-14SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualRebuilding ArraysNote 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only.If an array Build proce

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAIDD-15Deleting ArraysWarning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent data loss Deleted arrays cannot b

D-16SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualUsing the Disk UtilitiesThe Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA ha

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAIDD-17To format a disk:Note: The operation of Formatting Disk allows you to perform a low-level formatting of a hard drive b

1-6SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual1-4 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131

D-18SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualTo verify disk media:1. When the screen shown above displays, select Verify Disk Media and press <Ente

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAIDD-19To Exit Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility1. Once you have completed RAID array configurations, press ESC to exit. The

D-20SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualD-2 Installing Intel's ESB2 Driver by Adaptec and the OSInsert Supermicro's bootable CD that c

E-1Appendix E: System Specifi cationsAppendix ESystem Specifi cationsProcessors Single or dual Intel® Xeon™ LGA771 5400/5300/5200/5100 Sequence t

E-2SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualChassis SC745TQ-R800, tower/4U rackmount Dimensions (as tower): (WxHxD) 7 x 19 x 27 in. (178 x

E-3Appendix E: System Specifi cationsCalifornia Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only

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Chapter 2: Server Installation2-1Chapter 2 Server Installation2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 7045W-

2-2SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual! !Warnings and Precautions!Choosing a Setup LocationLeave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable

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 fro

2-4SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual2-4 Installing the System into a RackThis section provides information on installing the system into a ra

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-5Installing the Chassis RailsYou will need to remove the top cover and the feet to add rack rails to the chassis. Firs

Manual Revision 1.0 Release Date: December 27, 2007The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accur

2-6SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualInstalling the Rack RailsDetermine where you want to place the SuperServer 7045W-NTR+ in the rack. (See Ra

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-7Figure 2-4. Installing the Server into a RackInstalling the Server into the RackYou should now have rails attached t

2-8SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual2-5 Checking the Serverboard SetupAfter setting up the the system, you will need to open the unit to make

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-9Checking the DrivesAll drives can be accessed from the front of the server. For servicing the CD-ROM, IDE hard drives

2-10SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualFigure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System (Rack Confi guration shown)

Chapter 3: System Interface3-1Chapter 3 System Interface3-1 OverviewThe control panel on the 7045W-NTR+ has several LEDs and two buttons. There are a

3-2SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual3-3 Control Panel LEDsThe control panel located on the front of the SC745TQ-R800 chassis has six LEDs that

Chapter 3: System Interface3-3Overheat/Fan FailWhen this LED fl ashes, it indicates a fan failure. When on continuously it indicates an overheat condit

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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

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

SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual4-2Follow these rules to ensure general safety: Keep the area around the 7045W-NTR+ clean and free of clutter

Chapter 4: System Safety4-3Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each o

SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual4-4Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 7045W-NTR+ is operating to assure

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-1Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install the X7DWN+ serverboard i

5-2SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualUnpackingThe serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis-charge. When u

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

5-4SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual5-4 I/O PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-2 be

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-55-5 Installing the Processor and Heat Sink!Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package.

5-6SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualWarning! Make sure you lift the lever completely when installing the CPU; otherwise, damage to the socket

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-7Socket keyCPU installed in socketPnP cap released from load plateCPU keyCPU pin 1Notched cornerGold dot Load l

SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualivChapter 5: Advanced Serverboard SetupChapter 5 provides detailed information on the X7DWN+ serverboard, in

5-8SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualInstalling the Heat SinkDo not apply any thermal grease to the heat sink or the CPU die; the required amou

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-9Memory SupportThe X7DWN+ supports up to 128 GB fully buffered (FBD) ECC DDR2 800/667/533 in 16 DIMM slots (fou

5-10SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualTo Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the bott

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-11Figure 5-4. X7DWN+ Layout(not drawn to scale)5-8 Serverboard Details

5-12SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualX7DWN+ Quick ReferenceJumper Description Default SettingJ3P 3rd Power Fail Detect Open (Disabled)JBT1 CMO

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-13Reset ConnectorThe reset connector is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1 and attaches to the reset switch on the

5-14SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualOverheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)Connect an LED to the OH connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad-vanced

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-15Fan HeadersThere are eight fan headers on the serverboard, all of which are 4-pin fans. However, pins 1-3 of

5-16SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualWake-On-LANThe Wake-On-LAN header is desig-nated JWOL on the serverboard. See the table on the right for

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-17Serial PortsTwo serial ports are included on the serverboard. COM1 is a backpanel port and COM2 is a header l

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5-18SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualPower SMB (I2C) ConnectorThe power SMB (I2C) connector, called SMBUS, monitors the status of the power su

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-195-10 Jumper SettingsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to

5-20SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualCMOS ClearJBT1 is used to clear CMOS (which will also clear any passwords). Instead of pins, this jumper

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-21I2C to PCI-X/PCI-E SlotsJumper Settings (JI2C1/JI2C2)Jumper Setting Defi nition JI2C1: Closed JI2C2:Cl

5-22SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualReboot OptionSetting jumper JP1 to Open (the default setting) will allow the system to automati-cally reb

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-235-11 Onboard IndicatorsLAN1/2 LEDsThe Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each por

5-24SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual5-12 Floppy, IDE, and SATA PortsUse the following information to connect the IDE hard disk drive cables.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-25SATA PortsThere are no jumpers to confi g-ure the onboard SATA connec-tors. See the table on the right for pin

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

viSUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1-1 Overview ...

6-2SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualFigure 6-1. Chassis Front ViewSystem ResetMain Power Floppy Drive5.25" Drive Bays (2)USB Ports8 SATA

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-36-2 Front Control PanelThe front control panel must be connected to the JF1 connector on the serverboard to provid

6-4SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual6-3 System FansThree 8-cm chassis cooling fans (located in the center of the chassis) provide cool-ing air

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-5Figure 6-4. Removing the Air ShroudFigure 6-3. Removing a Chassis Fan

6-6SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualInstalling/Removing SATA DrivesTo remove a carrier, fi rst open the front bezel.Push the release button loc

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-7Figure 6-6. Mounting a SATA Drive in a Carrier!Important! Use extreme caution when working around the SATA backpl

6-8SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualInstalling Components in the 5.25" Drive BaysThe 7045W-NTR+ has two 5.25" drive bays. Components

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-9Storage ModuleIf the 7045W-NTR+ is to be used in a rack confi guration, you must turn the storage module 90 degrees

6-10SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualAdding Drives to the Storage ModuleThe storage module includes three full sized drive bays and the front

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-11Figure 6-8. Adding Drives to the Mobile Rack6-5 Power SupplyThe SuperServer 7045W-NTR+ has a redundant 800 watt

viiTable of Contents2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ... 2-8Chapter 3 System Int

6-12SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualInstalling a New Power SupplyReplace the failed module with another power supply module (must be the exac

Chapter 7: BIOS7-1Chapter 7 Advanced Serverboard Setup7-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DWN+. The Pho

7-2SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual7-2 Running SetupDefault settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.The BIOS setup options descri

Chapter 7: BIOS7-3Main BIOS Setup MenuMain Setup FeaturesSystem TimeTo set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate

7-4SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA Port 3 and SATA Port 4These settings allow t

Chapter 7: BIOS7-5LBA FormatThe following items will be displayed by the BIOS:Total Sectors: This item displays the number of total sectors available

7-6SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualSATA Controller Mode OptionSelect Compatible to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be automatically-detecte

Chapter 7: BIOS7-7Boot FeaturesAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings.QuickBoot ModeIf enabled, this feature will speed up the

7-8SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualPower Button BehaviorIf set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits

Chapter 7: BIOS7-9Memory CacheCache System BIOS AreaThis setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the system memory to be used as a System B

viiiSUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual5-12 Floppy, IDE, and SATA Ports ...

7-10SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualCache Extended MemoryIf enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to b

Chapter 7: BIOS7-11Reset Confi guration DataIf set to Yes, this setting clears the Extended System Confi guration Data (ESCD) area. The options are Yes

7-12SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualSERR Signal ConditionThis setting specifi es the ECC Error conditions that an SERR# is to be asserted. T

Chapter 7: BIOS7-13Branch 0 Rank Interleaving/Branch 1 Rank InterleavingSelect enable to enable Interleaved Memory for Memory Bus Branch 0 Rank or Br

7-14SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manualfor ITK testing. The default setting is Branch 1.Snoop FilterSelect Enabled to eliminate snoop traffi c to

Chapter 7: BIOS7-15Hyperthreading (Available when supported by the CPU.)Set to Enabled to use the Hyperthreading Technology, which will result in in

7-16SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualSet Maximum Ext. CPUID=3When set to Enabled, the Maximum Extended CPUID will be set to 3. The options are

Chapter 7: BIOS7-17I/O Device Confi gurationAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings. KBC Clock InputThis setting allows you to se

7-18SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualInterruptThis setting allows you to select the IRQ (interrupt request) for the parallel port. The option

Chapter 7: BIOS7-19Console RedirectionAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port AddressThis item allows you to specify w

Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewThe SuperServer 7045W-NTR+ is a high-end server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC745TQ-R800 tower/4U

7-20SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualHardware Monitor LogicCPU Temperature ThresholdThis feature displays a predefi ned CPU overheating temper

Chapter 7: BIOS7-21IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.)IPMI Specifi cation Version: This item displays th

7-22SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualOS Boot Watch DogSet to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled.Timer f

Chapter 7: BIOS7-23Realtime Sensor DataThis feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of va

7-24SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual7-5 SecurityChoose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should

Chapter 7: BIOS7-25Password on BootThis setting allows you to determine if a password is required for a user to enter the system at system boot. The

7-26SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's Manual7-7 ExitChoose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see th

A-1Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesAppendix ABIOS POST MessagesDuring the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is

A-2SUPERSERVER 7045W-NTR+ User's ManualSystem CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration usedSystem CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorrectl

A-3Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesSystem cache error - Cache disabledRAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache jum