Supermicro SYS-7045A-WTB Datasheet

®SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT SUPERUSER’S MANUAL1.0b

1-2SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual1-2 Serverboard FeaturesAt the heart of the SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT lies the X7DWA-N, a dual proces-s

A-2SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualSystem CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration usedSystem CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed incorre

A-3Appendix A: BIOS POST Messagesslows system performance considerably.CPU ID:CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.EISA CMOS not writeableServe

A-4SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualI/O device IRQ confl ictI/O device IRQ confl ict error.PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen:PS/2 Mouse installe

A-5Appendix A: BIOS POST Messagesscreen (usually an initialization error of an Option ROM, i.e., an add-on card). Write down and follow the informatio

A-6SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualNotes

Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-1Appendix B BIOS POST CodesThis section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are di

B-2SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualPOST Code Description18h 8254 timer initialization1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization1Ch

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

B-4SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualPOST Code Description99h Check for SMART Drive (optional)9Ch Set up Power Management9Dh I

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

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

B-6SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualNotes

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

C-2SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualThe Intel HostRAID Confi gurationsThe following types of Intel's HostRAID confi gurations are suppor

Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-38. During the system boot-up, press the <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously to run the Intel

C-4SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manualb. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go to th

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

C-6SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualCreating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0)a. Select Create RAID Volume from the main menu and press the <En

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

C-8SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualDeleting RAID Volume: Warning: Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID set. You wil

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

1-4SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual1-3 Server Chassis FeaturesThe SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT is a scaleable server platform designed with t

C-10SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualC-2 Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 on RAID SystemsInstalling a New Operating System-the Windows XP/2

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-1Appendix D Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesAfter all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst

D-2SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualConfi guring Adaptec SATA RAID1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-3Adaptec SATA Controller DriverThe Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller adds SATA/RAID function

D-4SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualManaging ArraysSelect this option to view array properties, and confi gure array settings. Using the arr

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-5Confi guring Disk DrivesNote: You may need to confi gure a disk drive before you can use it.Caution: Co

D-6SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual2. From the Select Drives for Confi guring List (shown below), select the drives you want to confi gure

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-75. Read the warning message as shown in the screen below.6. Make sure that you have selected the cor

D-8SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualCreating ArraysBefore you create arrays, make sure that the disks for the array are connected and insta

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-9Raid Level Create Via When Appropriate RAID 0 Quick Init Creating a RAID 0 on new drives RAID 0

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-10SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualNotes:1. Before adding a new drive to an array, be sure to back up any data stored on the new drive; o

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-11Adding a Bootable ArrayTo make an array bootable1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. From

D-12SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualAdding/Deleting HotsparesTo add a HotspareNote: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1), you wo

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-13Viewing Array PropertiesTo view the properties of an existing array, follow the steps below:1. From

D-14SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualRebuilding ArraysNote 1: Rebuilding applies to a Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only.If an array Build

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-15Deleting ArrayWarning: Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent data loss.Delete

D-16SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualUsing the Disk UtilitiesThe Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-17To format a diskNote: The operation of Formatting Disk allows you to perform a low-level format-ting

D-18SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualTo verify disk media3 When the screen shown above displays, select Verify Disk Media and press <Ent

Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-19To Exit the Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility1. Once you have completed RAID array confi gurations,

1-6SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual1-4 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 9513

D-20SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualD-2 Installing Intel's ESB2 Driver and Installing the OSa. Insert Supermicro's bootable CD

E-1Appendix E: System Specifi cationsAppendix E System Specifi cationsProcessors Single or dual Intel® dual-core Xeon® 5400/5300/5200/5100 Sequenc

E-2SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualMotherboard Model: X7DWA-N (Extended ATX form factor) Dimensions: 12 x 13 in (305 x 330 mm)C

E-3Appendix E: System Specifi cationsSafety: EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certifi ed (Germany), CE Mar

E-4SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualNotes

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-1Chapter 2 Server Installation2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperWorkstation 7

2-2SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT 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 SATA drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-ing them.Always keep the rack's fro

2-4SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual2-4 Installing the System into a RackThis section provides information on installing the system into a

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

Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any part of this document.Information in this docu

2-6SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualInstalling the Rack RailsDetermine where you want to place the SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT in the rack. (

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

2-8SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual2-5 Checking the Serverboard SetupAfter setting up the the system, you will need to open the unit to m

Chapter 2: Server Installation2-9Figure 2-5. Accessing the Inside of the System (Rack Confi guration shown)

2-10SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual2-6 Checking the Drive Bay SetupNext, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAT

Chapter 3: System Interface3-1Chapter 3 System Interface3-1 OverviewThe control panel on the 7045A-WT has several LEDs and two buttons. There are also

3-2SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual3-3 Control Panel LEDsThe control panel located on the front of the SC743SQ-865 chassis has six LEDs th

Chapter 3: System Interface3-3the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are pr

3-4SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualNotes

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 insta

SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual4-24-2 General Safety PrecautionsFollow these rules to ensure general safety: Keep the area around the Su

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

SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual4-44-4 Operating PrecautionsCare must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 7045A

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-1Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install the X7DWA-N serverboard

5-2SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualUnpackingThe serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis-charge. Whe

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

5-4SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT 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

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

5-6SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualCPU InstallationA black PnP cap is attached to the load plate to protect the CPU socket. Press the loa

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

SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualivChapter 4: System SafetyYou should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general over

5-8SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualInstalling the Heat Sink InstallationDo not apply any thermal grease to the heat sink or the CPU die; t

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-9Installing Memory ModulesInsert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with Bank 1. Refer

5-10SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualTo Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the b

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-115-7 Adding PCI CardsThe X7DWA-N has two PCI-Express x16 Gen 2 slots, two 64-bit 133/100 MHz PCI-X slots and o

5-12SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualFigure 5-4. X7DWA-N Layout(not drawn to scale)5-8 Serverboard Details++11

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-13X7DWA-N Quick ReferenceJumper Description Default SettingJ3P 3rd Power Fail Detect Open (Disabled)JBT1 CMOS C

5-14SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual5-9 Connector Defi nitions Required Connection+12V 4-pin PowerPin Defi nitions (JPW2)Pins Defi nition

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-15Reset ConnectorThe reset connector is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1 and attaches to the reset switch on the

5-16SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualFan HeadersThere are eight fan headers on the serverboard, all of which are 4-pin fans. (Pins 1-3 of t

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-17Wake-On-LANThe Wake-On-LAN header is desig-nated JWOL on the serverboard. See the table on the right for pin

vPrefaceNotes

5-18SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualSerial PortsTwo serial ports are included on the serverboard. COM1 is a backpanel port and COM2 is a h

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-19Power SMB (I2C) ConnectorThe power SMB (I2C) connector is used to monitor the status of the power supply, fan

5-20SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualCompact Flash Card PWR ConnectorA Compact Flash Card Power Con-nector is located at JWF1. For the Comp

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-211394-1/1394-2 HeadersThe 1394-1 and 1394-2 headers pro-vide IEEE 1394 FireWire connectivity. See the tables o

5-22SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualCMOS ClearJBT1 is used to clear CMOS (which will also clear any passwords). Instead of pins, this jum

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-23I2C Bus to PCI-X/ SlotsJumpers JI2C1 and JI2C2 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I2C) to the PC

5-24SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualI2C Bus to PCI-Exp. SlotsJumpers JI2C3 and JI2C4 allow you to connect the System Management Bus (I2C)

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-255-11 Onboard IndicatorsLAN1/2 LEDsThe Ethernet ports have two LEDs. On each port, one LED indicates activity

5-26SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual5-12 Parallel, Floppy, IDE, and SATA PortsUse the following information to connect the IDE hard disk

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-27SATA PortsThere are no jumpers to confi gure the onboard SATA connectors. See the table on the right for pin d

viSuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1-1 Overview ...

5-28SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualFloppy Drive ConnectorThe fl oppy connector is designated "Floppy". See the table below for p

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

6-2SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual8 SATA Drive Bays (behind locking bezel)Figure 6-1. Chassis Front ViewSystem ResetMain Power Floppy Dr

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

6-4SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual6-3 System FansTwo 8-cm PWM chassis cooling fans (located in the center of the chassis) provide cooling

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-5Figure 6-3. Removing a Chassis Fan

6-6SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualInstalling/Removing SATA DrivesThe SATA drive carriers are all easily accessible at the front of the ch

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-7Figure 6-5. Mounting a SATA Drive in a Carrier!Important! Use extreme caution when working around the SATA backpl

6-8SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualInstalling Components in the 5.25" Drive BaysThe 7045A-WT has two 5.25" drive bays. Component

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-96-5 Power SupplyThe SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT has a single 865 watt power supply. This power unit is equipped with

viiTable of ContentsInstalling the Server into the Rack ... 2-72-5 Checking the Server

6-10SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualNotes

Chapter 7: BIOS7-1Chapter 7 BIOS7-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DWA-N. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stored

7-2SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual7-2 Running Setup*Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise Noted.The BIOS setup options descr

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

7-4SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA Port 3 and SATA Port 4These settings allo

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

7-6SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualSATA Controller Mode OptionSelect Compatible to allow the SATA and PATA drives to be automatically-dete

Chapter 7: BIOS7-77-4 Advanced SetupChoose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following

7-8SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualACPI Sleep ModeThis feature allows you to decide which ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface

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

viiiSuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual5-11 Onboard Indicators ...

7-10SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualCache Extended MemoryIf enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area t

Chapter 7: BIOS7-11sent (forwarded) to the BIOS DMI Event Log for user review. The options are Enabled and Disabled.PCI Fast Delayed TransactionEnable

7-12SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualAdvanced Chipset ControlAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings.Warning: Take ca

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

7-14SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualGlobal Activation ThrottleSelect Enabled to enable the function of open-loop global thermal throttling

Chapter 7: BIOS7-15Core-Multi-ProcessingSet to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to Intel's web site for mo

7-16SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualSet Maximum Ext. CPUID=3When set to Enabled, the Maximum Extended CPUID will be set to 3. The options

Chapter 7: BIOS7-17Serial Port AThis setting allows you to assign control of serial port A. The options are Enabled (user defi ned), Disabled, and Auto

7-18SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualDMA ChannelThis item allows you to specify the DMA channel for the parallel port. The options are DMA

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 7045A-WT is a high-end workstation comprised of two main subsystems: the SC743SQ-865 tower/4U server chassis and

7-20SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualHardware Monitor LogicCPU Temperature ThresholdThis feature displays a predefi ned CPU overheating tem

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

7-22SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualOS Boot Watch DogSet to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disabled.Time

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

7-24SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual7-5 SecurityChoose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You sho

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

7-26SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's Manual7-6 BootChoose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see

Chapter 7: BIOS7-277-7 ExitChoose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. All

7-28SuperWorkstation 7045A-WT User's ManualNotes

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