Supermicro SBI-7226T-T2 User Manual

SBI-7226T-T2Blade ModuleUser’s ManualRevison 1.0a

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xiList of TablesTable 1-1. SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Specification Features...1-2Table 3-1. Populating Eight Memory Slots pe

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1-1Chapter 1Introduction1-1 OverviewThe SBI-7226T-T2 blade module is a compact self-contained server that connects into a pre-cabled enclosure that pr

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual1-21-3 Blade Module FeaturesTable 1-1 lists the main features of the SBI-7226T-T2 blade module. See the proceed

1-3Chapter 1: IntroductionPlease refer to the Supermicro web site for a list of supported memory (www.supermicro.com/products/superblade). The detail

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual1-4Figure 1-1. Full Rack of Blade Enclosures and Blade Servers

1-5Chapter 1: Introduction1-4 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: +1 (408)

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2-1Chapter 2System Safety2-1 Electrical Safety PrecautionsBasic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s ManualiiThe information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual2-2only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalent as the one replaced. Contact technical support for details

2-3Chapter 2: System Safety2-4 Operating PrecautionsCare must be taken to assure that the cover of the blade unit is in place when the blade is operat

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3-1Chapter 3Setup and Installation3-1 OverviewThis chapter covers the setup and installation of the blade module and its components.3-2 Installing Bla

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual3-2Removing/Replacing the Blade CoverThe blade cover must be removed to access the mainboard when you need to i

3-3Chapter 3: Setup and InstallationFigure 3-1. Inserting a Blade into the EnclosureFigure 3-2. Locking the Blade into Position

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual3-43-3 Processor InstallationOne or two processors may be installed to the mainboard of each node. See Chapter

3-5Chapter 3: Setup and Installation8. Place the heatsink on the processor then tighten two diagonal screws until snug, then the other two screws.9. W

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual3-63-5 Memory InstallationThe mainboard of each blade unit must be populated with DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Mo

3-7Chapter 3: Setup and InstallationFigure 3-5. 8-Slot DIMM NumberingEdge of BoardToward CPUToward CPUEdge of BoardToward CPUToward CPUP2-DIMM1AP2-DIM

iiiPrefaceAbout this ManualThis manual is written for professional system integrators, Information Technology professionals, service personnel and tec

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual3-8DIMM InstallationInstalling DIMM Memory Modules1. Power down the blade module (see "Powering Down a Bla

3-9Chapter 3: Setup and Installation3-6 Hard Disk Drive InstallationHard disk drives are installed in “carriers” which are hot-swappable and can be re

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual3-10Figure 3-7. Installing a Hard Drive in a Carrier

3-11Chapter 3: Setup and Installation3-7 Installing the Operating SystemAn operating system (OS) must be installed on each blade module. Blades with M

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual3-12Installing via Virtual Media (Drive Redirection)You can install the OS via Virtual Media through either the

4-1Chapter 4Blade Module FeaturesFigure 4-1. SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Unit Front ViewThis chapter describes the SBI-7226T-T2 blade unit. Installation and ma

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual4-24-1 Control PanelEach blade has a similar control panel (Figure 4-2) with power on/off button, a KVM connect

4-3Chapter 4: Blade Module FeaturesPower ButtonEach blade has its own power button so that individual blade units within the enclosure may be turned o

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual4-44-2 MainboardThe mainboard of the SBI-7226T-T2 blade unit is a proprietary design, which is based on the Int

4-5Chapter 4: Blade Module FeaturesFigure 4-3. B8DTT Mainboard267365 591 4558879101011 111212141413 13

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SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual4-6Table 4-4. B8DTT Mainboard Layout Item Description1 CPU1 Socket2 CPU2 Socket3 CPU3 Socket4 CPU4 Socket5 DIMM

4-7Chapter 4: Blade Module FeaturesFigure 4-4. Intel 5500/IOH-24D Tylersburg + ICH10R Chipset: Block Diagram for SBI-7226T-T2JumpersThe jumpers presen

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual4-8Clearing CMOS1. First power down the blade and remove it from the enclosure.2. Remove the blade cover to acc

4-9Chapter 4: Blade Module FeaturesMemory SupportThe SBI-7226T-T2 blade module supports up to 64 GB of ECC Registered DDR3-1333/1066/800 SDRAM or 16 G

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5-1Chapter 5RAID Setup ProcedureEach SBI-7226T-T2 blade module supports four hard drives, two per node, which may be used to create a RAID array. For

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual5-25-1 BIOS Configuration UtilitiesThe SBI-7226T-T2 blade module uses either a Intel or Adaptec RAID Configurat

5-3Chapter 5: RAID Setup Procedure2. In the IDE Configuration screen that appears (Figure 5-2), select the SATA drives you wish to configure as RAID d

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual5-43. In the changed IDE CONFIGURATION screen, select the MAX PORTS ON SATA# option and set your ports selectio

5-5Chapter 5: RAID Setup Procedure4. For the RAID ID Support menu option (Figure 5-4), select either the Intel or Adaptec utility for configuring your

vTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction...1-11-1 Overview...

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual5-65. The last option is for enabling or disabling Hot Plug support for your RAID configuration using the HOT P

5-7Chapter 5: RAID Setup Procedure6. Press the Esc key once to exit the IDE CONFIGURATION screen and go to the EXIT menu in the BIOS setup. From the E

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual5-87. Your system will reboot. When the reboot displays the screen message in Figure 5-7 press CTRL-A to bring

6-1Chapter 6BIOS6-1 IntroductionThis document describes the AMI® BIOS Setup utility for the SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual6-2Items that use sub-menus are indicated with the  icon. With the item highlighted, press the <ENTER> k

6-3Chapter 6: BIOSCPU & Clock ConfigurationThe menu options in the CPU CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are shown in Table 6-1.Table 6

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual6-4IDE ConfigurationThe menu options in the IDE ConfiguraTION submenu and their descriptions are shown in Table

6-5Chapter 6: BIOSPCI/PnP ConfigurationThe menu options in the PCI/PNP CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are shown in Table 6-3.Table 6-3.

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual6-6Super IO ConfigurationThe menu options in the SUPER IO CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are show

6-7Chapter 6: BIOSCPU Bridge ConfigurationThe menu options in the NORTHBRIDGE CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are shown in Table 6-6.Nort

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manualvi3-9 Configuring and Setting up RAID ...3-12Chapter 4 Blade Modu

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual6-8SouthBridge ConfigurationThe menu options in the SOUTHBRIDGE CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions ar

6-9Chapter 6: BIOSACPI ConfigurationThe menu options in the ACPI CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are shown in Table 6-9.AHCI Configuratio

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual6-10Event Log ConfigurationThe menu options in the EVENT LOG CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are s

6-11Chapter 6: BIOSIntel VT-d ConfigurationThe menu options in the INTEL VT-D CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions are shown in Table 6-13.MPS

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual6-12PCI Express ConfigurationThe menu options in the PCI Express CONFIGURATION submenu and their descriptions a

6-13Chapter 6: BIOSSystem Health MonitorThe SYSTEM HEALTH MONITOR submenu contains systems monitor displays for the following information: CPU1 TEMPER

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s Manual6-146-5 Security MenuThe menu options for the SECURITY menu are shown in Table 6-19.The AMI BIOS provides a Sup

6-15Chapter 6: BIOS6-6 Exit MenuSelect the EXIT tab from AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY screen to enter the EXIT BIOS SETUP screen. The options for the EXIT m

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

viiSMBIOS Configuration...6-12Remote Access Configuration ...

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s ManualA-2Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration usedPrevious POST did not complete successfully. POST loads

A-3:A-2 BIOS POST CodesThis section lists the POST (Power-On Self-Test) codes for the AMI BIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverabl

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s ManualA-4Recoverable POST ErrorsWhen a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST co

A-5:22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller28h Auto size DRAM29h Initialize POST Memory Manager2Ah Clear 512 kB base RAM2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure o

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s ManualA-65Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB60h Test extended memory62h Test extended memory address lines64h Jum

A-7:93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards95h Install CD ROM for boot96h Clear huge ES segment register98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One lo

SBI-7226T-T2 Blade Module User’s ManualA-8The following are for the boot block in Flash ROM:C4h Initialize system error handlerC5h PnPnd dual CMOS (

A-9:If the BIOS detects error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it displays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits th

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DisclaimerThe products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or

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ixList of FiguresFigure 1-1. Full Rack of Blade Enclosures and Blade Servers .......1-4Figure 3-1. Inserting a Blade into the Enclos