USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0
SuperWorkstation
5039A-I
Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL Revision 1 0 SuperWorkstation 5039A I...
Page 2: ...operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may ca...
Page 3: ...he user s manual for your server Supermicro product manuals http www supermicro com support manuals Product drivers and utilities ftp ftp supermicro com Product safety info http www supermicro com abo...
Page 4: ...iew 15 2 2 Preparing for Setup 15 Choosing a Setup Location 15 General Precautions 15 Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation 3 1 Removing Power 16 3 2 Accessing the System 16 3 3 Motherboard...
Page 5: ...tors 49 Chapter 5 Software 5 1 OS Installation 50 Installing the Windows OS for a RAID System 50 Installing Windows to a Non RAID System 50 5 2 Driver Installation 51 5 3 SuperDoctor 5 52 Chapter 6 BI...
Page 6: ...Europe Address Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Tel 31 0 73 6400390 Fax 31 0 73 6416525 Email sales supermicro nl General Information support superm...
Page 7: ...w Main Parts List Description Part Number Quantity Power supply PWS 903 PQ 1 Fans FAN 0124L4 FAN 0077L4 1 standard 1 optional Optional Active CPU heatsink SNK P0050AP4 1 Optional 2 5 to 3 5 SSD HDD ad...
Page 8: ...ipset Intel C422 PCH series Expansion Slots Three PCI Express 3 0 x16 One PCI Express 3 0 x4 Storage Drives Supports Internal fixed drives four 3 5 with optional cage MCP 220 73201 0N Two U 2 PCIe x4...
Page 9: ...network activity on the LAN port when flashing 3 HDD LED Indicates activity on the hard drive when flashing 4 Information LED See table below Information LED Status Description Continuously on and re...
Page 10: ...nal peripheral 5 25 drives such as a DVD 2 Control Panel Front control panel see preceding page 3 USB 3 0 Ports Two USB 3 0 ports USB10 11 Type A 4 Line Out Headphone jack 5 Mic Microphone jack 6 Inte...
Page 11: ...eature Description 1 Power Supply Fixed module 2 I O Backpanel Rear input output ports see Section 4 2 3 PCIe Slots Supports four full height full length PCIe expansion cards Figure 1 3 Chassis Rear V...
Page 12: ...1 I SGPIO2 SP1 BT1 JF1 2 20 JD1 FAN1 FAN2 FAN3 FAN4 FANA JPWR1 5 8 JPWR2 1 13 12 24 JPI2C1 JTBT MH13 MH10 MH11 MH12 1 5 9 13 U7 X11SRA REV 1 01 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE IPMI CODE MAC CODE DESIGNED IN USA...
Page 13: ...IPMI only JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header JNVME1 NVMe supports two connections for U 2 SSDs JNVI2C1 NVMe I2C Header JPI2C1 Power I2C System Management Bus Power SMB Header X11SRA F RF only JPWR1 12V 8 p...
Page 14: ...diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard LED Description Status LE1 M 2 Status LED Blinking Green Read Write LE2 M 2 Status LED Blinking Green Read Write LEDPWR Power LE...
Page 15: ...he system should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated Leave enough clearance in front and back...
Page 16: ...p components or when replacing a non redundant power supply 1 Use the operating system to power down the system 2 After the system has completely shut down disconnect the AC power cords from the power...
Page 17: ...stallation Figure 3 1 Removing the Chassis Covers Caution Except for short periods of time do not operate the server without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow for proper a...
Page 18: ...ediately Use an Intel certified multi directional heatsink Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support Installing the Processor 1 Remove power from the system as described in Section 3...
Page 19: ...the load plate to open it completely If necessary gently push down on the Open 1st lever to open the load plate 5 Remove the plastic cap labeled WARNING from the socket WARNING 1 2 WARNING OPEN1st WAR...
Page 20: ...he socket keys Socket Keys CPU Keys 7 Once they are aligned carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket To avoid damaging the CPU or socket do not drop the CPU onto the socket move it horizo...
Page 21: ...the CPU inside the socket Lock the Close 1st lever first then lock the Open 1st lever second Gently push the load levers down to the lever locks OPEN1st OPEN1st Lever Lock Lever Lock Push down and loc...
Page 22: ...2 Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting screws on the heatsink are aligned with holes on the socket 3 Tighten the screws in the order noted below evenly and gradually Do not o...
Page 23: ...or the heatsink be removed However if you must remove the heatsink follow the instructions below to avoid damage 1 Remove power from the system as described in Section 3 1 2 Loosen the screws evenly a...
Page 24: ...nstalled however all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM Check the Supermicro website for possible updates to memory support www supermicro com DIMM Module Population Configuration For opt...
Page 25: ...10 MH11 MH12 1 5 9 13 U7 X11SRA REV 1 02 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE IPMI CODE MAC CODE DESIGNED IN USA A9 A5 A1 A4 B9 B5 B4 B1 2 41 22 55 45 32 A 4 18 14 19 27 28 20 29 30 31 32 1 4 18 14 19 27 28 20 29 30...
Page 26: ...rd to unlock it 3 Align the key of the DIMM with the receptive point on the memory slot and with your thumbs on both ends of the module press it straight down into the slot until the module snaps into...
Page 27: ...Battery 1 Remove power from the system as described in section 3 1 and remove the node from the chassis 2 Push aside the small clamp that covers the edge of the battery When the battery is released l...
Page 28: ...ating the Drive Cage 1 Remove power from the system as described in section 3 1 and remove the chassis cover 2 Lift the release tab A as shown below 3 Rotate the drive cage outward Note Enterprise lev...
Page 29: ...the carrier out of the drive cage 3 If you are replacing a drive remove the drive from the carrier by pulling the sides of the carrier outwards Figure 3 7 Installing Drives in the Primary Drive Cage...
Page 30: ...1 and remove the chassis cover 2 Loosen the thumb screw securing the drive cage to the chassis 3 Slide the drive cage out of the chassis If you are replacing a drive unplug the power and data cables F...
Page 31: ...y into the drive cage until it clicks into a locked position 8 Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive 9 Slide the drive cage into of the chassis and tighten the thumb screw U 2 SSD Storag...
Page 32: ...ANA JPWR1 5 8 JPWR2 1 13 12 24 JPI2C1 JTBT MH13 MH10 MH11 MH12 1 5 9 13 U7 X11SRA REV 1 02 BIOS LICENSE BAR CODE IPMI CODE MAC CODE DESIGNED IN USA A9 A5 A1 A4 B9 B5 B4 B1 2 41 22 55 45 32 A 4 18 14 1...
Page 33: ...to the standoff Figure 3 11 Securing the M 2 Storage Module Figure 3 10 Installing an M 2 Storage Module Note You might experience temporary M 2 speed throttling when it reaches its thermal threshold...
Page 34: ...n 3 1 2 Remove the front bezel from the chassis by lifting it upwards from the bottom and pulling off the front of the chassis 3 Remove the cover plate from the bezel 4 Install the bracket rail A onto...
Page 35: ...f the power supply fan fails the power supply itself must be replaced Installing the Rear Fan 1 Remove power from the system as described in section 3 1 and remove the left chassis cover 2 Insert the...
Page 36: ...n 3 Pull the rubber pins through the mounting holes of the fan to secure the fan to the bracket 4 Lower the fan into the chassis aligning the tabs on the bottom of the bracket with tabs in the chassis...
Page 37: ...move power from the system as described in section 3 1 and remove the left chassis cover 2 Disconnect the cables from the motherboard to the power supply 3 Remove the screws securing the power supply...
Page 38: ...mponents 4 1 Headers and Connectors Power Connectors Main ATX Power Supply Connector The primary power supply connector JPWR2 meets the ATX SSI EPS 12V specification You must also connect the 8 pin JP...
Page 39: ...kers To enable this function download the advanced software for this motherboard CEN LFE is the audio output for the center channel and low frequency channel S PDIF Out This is a fibre optic audio out...
Page 40: ...e buzzer If you wish to use an external speaker connect its cable to pins 1 4 Speaker Connector Pin Definitions Pin Setting Definition Pins 1 4 Speaker Pins 3 4 Buzzer Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intr...
Page 41: ...onboard I SATA 3 0 ports SGPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 NC 2 NC 3 GND 4 Data 5 Load 6 GND 7 Clock 8 NC I SGPIO 1 2 I SGPIO1 I SATA 3 0 Ports 2 3 I SGPIO2 I SATA 3 0 Port...
Page 42: ...ic_2_JD 7 Jack_Detect 8 Key 9 Line_2_Left 10 Line_2_JD Intel RAID Key Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 Ground 2 3 3 V Standby 3 Ground 4 PCH RAID key TPM Header The JTPM1 header is used to connect a T...
Page 43: ...ntel C422 PCH series PCH chipset are located on the motherboard These SATA ports support RAID 0 1 5 and 10 SATA ports provide serial link signal connections which are faster than the connections of Pa...
Page 44: ...ound Key Power On LED Control signal HDD LED Activity signal NIC1 LED Ground NIC2 LED Ground OH Fan Fail LED Ground Power Fail LED Ground Ground Ground 2 1 20 19 Power Button Pin Definitions JF1 Pin D...
Page 45: ...LED 8 OH Fan Fail LED LAN1 LAN2 LED Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 9 NIC2 Activity LED 10 NIC2 Link LED 11 NIC1 Activity LED 12 NIC1 Link LED NIC1 NIC2 LAN1 LAN2 The NIC Network Interface Control...
Page 46: ...onnection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 Power LED Pin Definitions JF1 Pin Definition 15 3 3V 16 Power LED NMI Button The non maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1...
Page 47: ...Connector Pins Jumper Setting 3 2 1 3 2 1 CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS which will also clear any passwords Instead of pins this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidentally clearin...
Page 48: ...the user to flash the system firmware from a host server for system setting modifications The default setting is Normal Manufacturer Mode Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1 2 Normal Def...
Page 49: ...ettings LED Color Definition Off No Connection 10 or 100 Mbps Green 5 Gbps Amber 1 Gbps LAN 1 2 Link LED Activity LED LAN2 Link Indicator LED Settings LED Color Definition Off No Connection or 10 Mbps...
Page 50: ...B port on the system Note for older legacy OS s please use a method to slipstream the drivers 3 Select the partition on the drive in which to install Windows 4 Browse the USB folder for the proper dri...
Page 51: ...er option is to go to the Supermicro website at http www supermicro com products Find the product page for your motherboard here where you may download individual drivers and utilities to your hard dr...
Page 52: ...anagement Protocol SNMP SuperDoctor 5 comes in local and remote management versions and can be used with Nagios to maximize your system monitoring needs With SuperDoctor 5 Management Server SSM Server...
Page 53: ...splays options can be configured by the user These are blue When an option is selected it is highlighted in white Settings printed in Bold are the default values In the left frame a indicates a submen...
Page 54: ...tion to change the system date and time Highlight System Date or System Time using the arrow keys Enter new values using the keyboard Press the Tab key or the arrow keys to move between fields The dat...
Page 55: ...timing setting may make the system unstable If this occurs revert to the manufacture default settings PCH FW Configuration This menu shows the following information ME Firmware Version ME Firmware Mo...
Page 56: ...ocessor Min Ratio Microcode Revision L1 Cache RAM L2 Cache RAM L3 Cache RAM Processor 0 Version Hyper threading ALL Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper threading Technology to enhance CPU performanc...
Page 57: ...s from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance The options are Disabled and Enabled Adjacent Cache Prefetch Select Enable for the CPU to prefetch both cache lines for 128 bytes as c...
Page 58: ...tion The options are Disable and Enable EIST PSD Function Available when SpeedStep is set to Enable Use this feature to configure the processor s P State coordination settings During a P State the vol...
Page 59: ...voltage during a Halt State The options are Disable and Enable Package C State Control Package C State Use this feature to set the limit on the C State package register The options are C0 1 state C2 s...
Page 60: ...y perfor mance The options are Enable and Disable Mirror Mode Select Enable to set all 1LM 2LM memory installed in the system on the mirror mode which will create a duplicate copy of data stored in th...
Page 61: ...ort to meet QoS Quality of Service require ments This feature is especially important for Virtualization Technology The options are Disable Enable and Auto CPU1 Configuration IOU0 IIO PCIe Br1 This it...
Page 62: ...te the strict ordering rules of PCI and to be completed prior to other transactions that have already been enqueued The options are Disable and Enable Intel VT for Directed I O VT d Intel VT for Direc...
Page 63: ...e to use the Intel Volume Management Device Technology for this stack The options are Disable and Enable PCI E Completion Timeout Disable Select Enable to enable PCI E Completion Timeout support for e...
Page 64: ...AHCI drive Select RAID to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as a RAID drive Note This item is hidden when the SATA Controller item is set to Disabled Aggressive Link Power Management When...
Page 65: ...ery and health monitoring The options are Enabled and Disabled High Precision Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Precision Event Timer HPET that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher fr...
Page 66: ...rupt 19 at bootup immediately and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks If this feature is set to Postponed the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not...
Page 67: ...are Stay Off Power On and Last State EuP Support EuP or Energy Using Product is a European energy saving specification that sets a standard on the maximum total power consumption on electrical product...
Page 68: ...em COM1 Console Redirection is set to Enabled the following items will become available for user s configuration Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host compu...
Page 69: ...ta when the receiving buffer is empty The options are None and Hardware RTS CTS VT UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI VT100 terminals The options...
Page 70: ...ranularity Size Use this item to select the high memory size according to memory address mapping for the IO hub The options are 1G 4G 16G 64G 256G and 1024G Above 4G Decoding Available if the system s...
Page 71: ...e Interface for network stack support The options are Disabled and Enabled If the item Network Stack is set to Enabled the four items below will be displayed IPv4 PXE Support Select Enabled to enable...
Page 72: ...bled Erasing Settings Erase Event Log If No is selected data stored in the event log will not be erased Select Yes Next Reset data in the event log will be erased upon next system reboot Select Yes Ev...
Page 73: ...fore the MECI counter is incremented This is a numeric value The default value is 1 METW The Multiple Event Time Window METW defines number of minutes must pass between duplicate log events before MEC...
Page 74: ...ssword Press Enter to create a new or change an existing Administrator password Minimum Length 3 Maximum 20 Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup Select Always fo...
Page 75: ...Enabled If the item Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom the following item will become avail able for user s configuration Reset to Setup Mode This feature deletes the contents of all UEFI Secure Boot...
Page 76: ...file The options are Yes and No Append Key Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer s defaults to the existing DB Select No to load the DB from a file The options are Yes and No Forbidden...
Page 77: ...ad the DBR from the manufacturer s defaults Select No to load the DBR from a file The options are Yes and No Append Key Select Yes to add the DBR from the manufacturer s defaults list to the existing...
Page 78: ...wait time in seconds to wait for the setup activation key Enter 65535 for indefinite wait time The default is 1 Boot mode select Use this feature to select the boot mode The options are LEGACY UEFI an...
Page 79: ...resets the system after saving changes Discard Changes and Reset This feature resets the system without saving changes Save Changes This feature saves changes but does not reset the system Discard Cha...
Page 80: ...nges and Exit from the Exit menu and press Enter Save Changes and Reset When you have completed the system configuration changes select this option to leave the BIOS setup utility and reboot the compu...
Page 81: ...nd press Enter This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use Restore User Defaults To set this feature select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press Enter Use...
Page 82: ...occurs you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps The numbers on the fatal error list on the fo...
Page 83: ...com support manuals AMI BIOS POST Codes User s Guide When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test it writes checkpoint codes to I O port 0080h If the computer cannot complete the boot process a diagnosti...
Page 84: ...or assistance Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis Thes...
Page 85: ...o considere los riesgos de la corriente el ctrica y familiar cese con los procedimientos est ndar de prevenci n de accidentes Al final de cada advertencia encontrar el n mero que le ayudar a encontrar...
Page 86: ...ken dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij een elektrische installatie betrokken risico s en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard procedures om ongelukken te voorkomen Gebruik de nummers aan...
Page 87: ...mentaci n Attention Avant de brancher le syst me sur la source d alimentation consulter les directives d installation Circuit Breaker Waarschuwing Raadpleeg de installatie instructies voordat u het sy...
Page 88: ...tes del edificio Aseg rese de que el dispositivo de protecci n no sea superior a 250 V 20 A Attention Pour ce qui est de la protection contre les courts circuits surtension ce produit d pend de l inst...
Page 89: ...e energ a y del cable el ctrico quitado de los m dulos de fuente de alimentaci n antes de tener acceso el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema Attention Le syst me do...
Page 90: ...abels aangesloten op de voeding en van de behuizing te verwijderen Equipment Installation Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment Wa...
Page 91: ...tention Il est vivement recommand de confier l installation le remplacement et la maintenance de ces quipements des personnels qualifi s et exp riment s Warning This unit is intended for installation...
Page 92: ...a una de estas reas mediante la utilizaci n de una herramienta especial cerradura con llave u otro medio de seguridad Attention Cet appareil doit tre install e dans des zones d acc s r serv s L acc s...
Page 93: ...mblable ou quivalent recommand e par le fabricant Jeter les piles usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant Advertencia Existe peligro de explosi n si la bater a se reemplaza de manera incorr...
Page 94: ...aanbevolen wordt Gebruikte batterijen dienen overeenkomstig fabrieksvoorschriften afgevoerd te worden Redundant Power Supplies Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection All co...
Page 95: ...mloos te maken Advertencia Puede que esta unidad tenga m s de una conexi n para fuentes de alimentaci n Para cortar por completo el suministro de energ a deben desconectarse todas las conexiones Atten...
Page 96: ...dvertencia Cuando el sistema est en funcionamiento el voltaje del plano trasero es peligroso Tenga cuidado cuando lo revise Attention Lorsque le syst me est en fonctionnement des tensions lectriques c...
Page 97: ...umplir con las normas de electricidad locales y nacionales Backplane Waarschuwing Een gevaarlijke spanning of energie is aanwezig op de backplane wanneer het systeem in gebruik is Voorzichtigheid is g...
Page 98: ...ale elektriciteitsvoorschriften Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gem allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled accord...
Page 99: ...recyclage de ce produit sont g n ralement soumis des lois et ou directives de respect de l environnement Renseignez vous aupr s de l organisme comp tent Hot Swap Fan Warning Warning Hazardous moving...
Page 100: ...estornilladores y todos los objetos lejos de las aberturas del ventilador Attention Pieces mobiles dangereuses Se tenir a l ecart des lames du ventilateur Il est possible que les ventilateurs soient t...
Page 101: ...UL oder CAS zertifizierten Kabeln mit UL CSA gekennzeichnet an Ger ten oder Produkten die nicht mit Supermicro gekennzeichnet sind AC AC UL CSA UL CSE Supermicro Supermicro UL CSA UL CSA Supermicro U...
Page 102: ...r le code pour tous les autres appareils lectriques sauf les produits d sign s par Supermicro seulement AC AC UL CSA UL CSA Supermicro UL CSA UL CSA Supermicro Advertencia Cuando instale el producto u...
Page 103: ...Aansluitmethode deze moet altijd voldoen aan de lokale voorschriften en veiligheidsnormen inclusief de juiste kabeldikte en stekker Het gebruik van niet geschikte Kabels en of Adapters kan een storin...
Page 104: ...four 3 5 Two U 2 PCIe x4 Two M 2 M key 2280 22110 PCIe 3 0 x4 PCI Expansion Slots Three PCI Express 3 0 x16 slots One PCI Express 3 0 x8 slots Motherboard X11SRA ATX form factor 12 x 9 6 30 5cm x 24...
Page 105: ...4 EN 61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4 8 EN 61000 4 11 VCCI 32 Safety CSA EN IEC UL 60950 1 Compliant UL or CSA Listed USA and Canada CE Marking Europe Perchlorate Warning California Best Management...
Page 106: ...s off management to a computer during system boot D 2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image A UEFI BIOS flash chip consists of a recovery BIOS block and a main BIOS block a main BIOS image The recovery block...
Page 107: ...too large due to the huge volumes of folders and files stored in the device To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB attached device follow the instructions below 1 Using a different machine copy the...
Page 108: ...if you want to start the BIOS recovery If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery follow the procedures below 4 When the screen as shown above displays use the arrow keys to select the item Proceed...
Page 109: ...to enter the BIOS Setup utility From the top of the tool bar select Boot to enter the submenu From the submenu list select Boot Option 1 as shown below Then set Boot Option 1 to UEFI AP UEFI Built in...
Page 110: ...nterrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete 9 The screen above indicates that the BIOS update process is complete When you see the screen above unplug the AC power cable from the power s...
Page 111: ...of the Presence Condition of the Restricted Substances Marking Equipment name Type designation Type Restricted substances and its chemical symbols Note 1 Exceeding 0 1 wt and exceeding 0 01 wt indicat...
