Supermicro SYS-7037A-I Datasheet

®SuperWorkstation7037A-I SUPERUSER’S MANUAL1.0a

SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual1-21-2 Serverboard FeaturesAt the heart of the SuperWorkstation 7037A-I lies the X9DAi, a dual processor se

B-2SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualWeight Gross (Bare Bone): 39 lbs (17.7 kg.)System Cooling One 12-cm low-noise exhaust fan

B-3Appendix B: System Specifi cationsNotes

B-4SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual(continued from front)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life

1-3Chapter 1: Introduction1-3 Chassis FeaturesThe SC732D4F-903B is mid-tower chassis. The following is a general outline of the main features of the c

SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual1-4Figure 1-1. Intel C600 Chipset: System Block DiagramNote: This is a general block diagram. Please see C

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

SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual1-6Notes

Chapter 2: Installation2-1Chapter 2 Installation2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperWorkstation 7037A-I up and

2-2SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual• To maintain proper cooling, always keep all chassis panels closed and all SATA carriers installed when

Chapter 3: System Interface3-1Chapter 3 System Interface3-1 OverviewThe control panel on the 7037A-I has several LEDs and a power button. There are al

3-2SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualHDDIndicates IDE channel activity on the SATA drive, and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.NICIndi

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

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

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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

SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual4-24-2 General Safety PrecautionsFollow these rules to ensure general safety: • Keep the area around the S

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

SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual4-44-4 Operating PrecautionsCare must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the system

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-1Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install the X9DAi serverboard in

5-2SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualUnpackingThe serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis-charge. When

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 7037A-I 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 Processor and Heatsink InstallationWhen handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on

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

5-6SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualGently push down to pop the load plate open.3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st' fully retra

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-7Warning: You can only install the CPU to the socket in one direction. Make sure that the CPU is properly inse

5-8SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual Screw#1Screw#2Installing a CPU HeatsinkNote: heatsinks are optional parts.1. Do not apply an

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-9Removing the HeatsinkWarning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do

5-10SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual5-6 Installing Memory ModulesNote: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.CAUTIO

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-11Memory SupportThe X9DAi supports up to 512 GB of registered/unbuffered load reducing ECC DDR3 1333/1066/833 m

5-12SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualUDIMM Memory SupportRanks Per DIMM & Data WidthMemory Capacity Per DIMM (Note 1)Speed (MT/s) and Vo

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-13LRDIMM Memory SupportRanks Per DIMM & Data Width (Note 1)Memory Capacity Per DIMM (Note 2)Speed (MT/s) an

5-14SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualDIMM Population TableDIMM Slots per ChannelDIMMs Populated per ChannelDIMM Type (Reg.= Registered)Speed

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-155-7 Adding PCI Add-On CardsThe 7037A-I can accommodate standard size add-on cards populated in all slots on

SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualivChapter 5: Advanced Serverboard SetupChapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DAi serverboard, i

5-16SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualFigure 5-4. X9DAi Layout5-8 Serverboard DetailsNotes:• " " indicates the location of "P

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-17X9DAi Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Clear CMOS See Section 5-10JP4 SMBus En/Disable

5-18SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualConnector DescriptionJSPDIF_Out SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) Out HeaderJTPM1 TPM (Trusted Pla

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-19Reset ConnectorThe reset header is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach the reset switch on the computer ch

5-20SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualOverheat/Fan Fail LED (OH)Connect an LED to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warning of chassis

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-21Fan HeadersThe X9DAi has eight fan headers, all of which are 4-pin fans. However, pins 1-3 of the fan headers

5-22SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualTPM Header/Port 80A Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 header is located at JTPM1 to provide TPM support a

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-23SGPIO HeaderTwo SGPIO (Serial General Purpose Input/Output) headers are designated T-SGPIO1 and SGPIO2. These

5-24SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualSPDIF_In/SPDIF_Out HeadersThe SPDIF In (JSPDIF_In) and SP-DIF Out (JSPDIF_Out) headers are located nex

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-255-10 Jumper SettingsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to

vPrefaceNotes

5-26SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualGLAN Enable/DisableChange the setting of jumper JPL1 or JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2 Eth

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-27ME Mode SelectJumper Settings Jumper Setting Defi nition Pins 1-2 Manufacture ModePins 2-3 Normal (Def

5-28SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual5-11 Onboard IndicatorsLAN1/2 LEDsThe Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On ea

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-295-13 Installing SoftwareAfter the hardware has been installed, you should fi rst install the operating system

5-30SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Health Information)SuperDoctor IIIThe SuperDoctor® III pro

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-31Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control)Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User'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 simple ma

6-2SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual6-2 Accessing the Inside of the SystemThe SC732 features two removable side covers, allowing easy acces

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-3Figure 6-2. Rotating the Hard Drive Cage6-3 Rotating the Hard Drive CageIn order to access and install component

viSuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1-1 Overview ...

6-4SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual6-4 Removing and Installing 3.5" Hard DrivesThe SC732 chassis must be powered-down before hard dri

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-56. If a hard drive is already present, remove it by carefully pulling the sides of the hard drive carrier outward

6-6SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualFigure 6-5. Installing a Hard Drive Carrier into the Hard Drive Cage11119Optional Screw

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-7Figure 6-6. Removing a 2.5" Hard Drive1415Thumb Screw6-5 Removing and Installing 2.5" Hard DrivesThe S

6-8SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualFigure 6-7. Installing 2.5" Hard Drives5. If a hard drive is already present, remove it by carefu

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-96-6 Installing a 3.5" DeviceThe SC732D chassis has one 3.5" device slot, which supports an optional dev

6-10SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual6-7 Installing System FansInstalling the Rear Exhaust Fan1. Disconnect all power to the chassis.2. I

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-11Installing the Front Cooling Fan (Optional)1. Disconnect all power to the chassis.2. Insert the four rubber pin

6-12SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual6-8 Installing the Front BezelFront Bezel Installation1. Insert the tabs on the front bezel into the

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-136-9 Power SupplyThe SC732 chassis includes a 900 Watt power supply. In the unlikely event that it becomes necessa

viiTable of ContentsChapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup5-1 Handling the Serverboard ...

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Chapter 7: BIOS7-1Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup utility for the X9DA6/X9DAi. It also provides the instruc

7-2SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualNote: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Re-covery User Guide posted @http://www.

Chapter 7: BIOS7-3System TimeThis item displays the system time in HH:MM:SS format (e.g. 15:32:52).Supermicro X9DA6 SMC VersionThis item displays the

7-4SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualAddOn ROM Display ModeUse this item to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Select Keep Current to u

Chapter 7: BIOS7-5EuPSelect Enabled to support the Low-power Compliance Mode for Energy-using Products (EuP). The options are Enable and Disable.CPU C

7-6SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual64-bit This item indicates if the CPU installed in Socket 0 supports 64-bit technology.Clock Spread Spec

Chapter 7: BIOS7-7L1 Data Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)Select Enabled to enable Level 1 data prefetch support to enhance system perfo

7-8SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualRecommended Short Duration PowerThis item displays the short duration power settings recommended by the

Chapter 7: BIOS7-9Port 1A Link SpeedSelect GEN1 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 1 support for Port 1A. Select GEN2 to enable PCI-Exp Generation 2 suppor

viiiSuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualChapter 7 BIOS 7-1 Introduction ...

7-10SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualQPI Link Frequency SelectUse this feature to select the desired QPI frequency. The options are Auto, 6.

Chapter 7: BIOS7-11Rank InterleavingThis feature allows the user to select a rank memory interleaving method. The options are Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 4, W

7-12SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualXSouth Bridge Confi gurationThis feature allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Intel PCH chi

Chapter 7: BIOS7-13Azalia Internal HDMI DecodeSelect Enabled to enable support for Azalia High Defi nition Muliti-Media Interface Decode. The options a

7-14SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualRAID ModeThe following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected:PCH RAID CodeBaseSelect Intel or

Chapter 7: BIOS7-15PERR# GenerationSelect Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are En

7-16SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualXSerial Port Console Redirection• COM 1/COM 2These two submenus allow the user to confi gure the followi

Chapter 7: BIOS7-17Stop BitsA stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 S

7-18SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualCPU 1 Temperature/CPU 2 TemperatureThe CPU Temperature feature will display the CPU temperature status

Chapter 7: BIOS7-19High Precision Event TimerSelect Enabled to activate HPET, which produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Rea

Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewThe 7037A-I is a high-end workstation comprised of two main subsystems: the SC732D4F-903B tower/4U chassis and the X

7-20SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual• ME BIOS Interface Version• ME VersioniSCSI: This item displays the following iSCSI information:iSCSI

Chapter 7: BIOS7-21Memory Correctable Error ThresholdThis feature allows the user to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The defa

7-22SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's Manual• SeverityView System Event LogThis item allows the user to view the event in the system event log. Sel

Chapter 7: BIOS7-23Boot Option PrioritiesBoot Option #1This item allows the user to select the fi rst boot drive. Select a LAN device to boot the syste

7-24SuperWorkstation 7037A-I User's ManualAdministrator PasswordUse this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the

Chapter 7: BIOS7-25ing, click Yes to quit BIOS without saving the changes, or click No to quit the BIOS and save changes.Save OptionsSave ChangesSelec

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

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B-1Appendix B: System Specifi cationsAppendix B System Specifi cationsProcessors Two Intel E5-2600 processors in LGA 2011 sockets Note: Ple