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Appendix A: Software

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Appendix A 

Software

A-1 Operating 

System

The PIO-537A-i-MA015 supports the Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Operating 

System. This OS has been pre-installed to the system.

System Recovery Instructions

This computer includes a hidden partition which contains a backup of your factory 

Windows installation. In case of a system failure, you can use this backup to restore 

your computer to a working state in just a few minutes.

Since this backup resides on the same physical hard-disk as your current Windows 

installation, a hardware failure of the hard-disk will prevent you from reinstalling 

Windows. There are two different ways to initiate a system recovery of your system:

• 

Trigger recovery from OS level (run FullRestore.exe)

• 

Trigger recovery during system boot up (press F10 key).

Warning: 

System Recovery will wipe all of your personal data and restore the system 

to OOBE. You must have your CD-KEY from COA label ready before performing this 

action. System Recovery is an automated, one-step process. Do not initiate a system 

recovery unless you are prepared for a complete re-installation back to the factory 

default installation.

Support

If you require technical help for any Operating System problems, please contact your 

3rd party software vendor or Technical Support at Supermicro. Contact information is 

provided in Chapter 1.

Summary of Contents for SuperWorkstation PIO-737A-i-MA015

Page 1: ...SuperWorkstation PIO 737A i MA015 SUPER USER S MANUAL 1 0...

Page 2: ...its for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipme...

Page 3: ...tion Overview The first chapter provides a list of the main components included with the system and describes the main features Chapter 2 Server Setup This chapter describes the steps necessary to set...

Page 4: ...Contacting Supermicro 1 6 Chapter 2 Workstation Setup 2 1 Unpacking the System 2 1 2 2 Preparing for Setup 2 1 2 3 Motherboard Layout 2 2 2 4 Jumper Settings 2 4 2 5 Onboard Indicators 2 7 2 6 SATA Po...

Page 5: ...Operating System A 1 System Recovery Instructions A 1 Support A 1 A 2 Installing Drivers A 2 A 3 SuperDoctor III A 3 A 4 BIOS A 4 Starting BIOS Setup Utility A 4 How To Change the Configuration Data A...

Page 6: ...viii SuperWorkstation PIO 737A i MA015 User s Manual Notes...

Page 7: ...NVIDIA Quadro 4000 AOC GPU NVQ4000 1 Standard I O Shield for X9DA6 with EMI Gasket MCP 260 00045 0N System Recovery Instructions This computer includes a hidden partition which contains a backup of y...

Page 8: ...w supermicro com Memory The PIO 737A i MA015 features up to 512 GB of registered unbuffered ECC DDR3 1333 1066 800 LRDIMMs load reduced DIMMs SATA A SATA controller is integrated into the chipset to p...

Page 9: ...t Control Panel The control panel on the PIO 737A i MA015 provides you with system monitoring and control LEDs indicate power on network activity hard disk drive activity and overheat conditions The c...

Page 10: ...Fan Fail LED Power Fail LED Ground Ground 2 1 20 19 I O Backpanel 1 COM1 Port Turquoise 9 MIC In 2 USB 2 0 Port 0 10 Line Out 3 USB 2 0 Port 1 11 Line In 4 USB 2 0 Port 2 12 Gb LAN 1 Port 5 USB 2 0 P...

Page 11: ...1 5 Chapter 1 Workstation Overview Figure 1 3 Front View of Workstation...

Page 12: ...micro com 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 supp...

Page 13: ...olicies safety_information cfm 2 2 Preparing for Setup Decide on a suitable location for the workstation It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat...

Page 14: ...2 P1 DIMMB1 P1 DIMMD2 P1 DIMMD1 P1 DIMMC1 USB4 CPU2 Slot5 PCI E 3 0 x16 CPU1 Slot3 PCI E 3 0 x16 CPU1 Slot2 PCI E 3 0 x4 in x8 CPU1 Slot1 PCI E 3 0 x16 TPM Port80 USB5 6 JF1 Always Populate DIMMxA Fir...

Page 15: ...ion 7 1 Audio 8 Channel 7 1 High Definition Backplane Audio Connector BT1 Onboard Battery CNF1 CNF2 IEEE 1394a 1 2 Connectors COM1 Backplane COM Port1 FAN1 7 FANA CPU System Fan Headers Fan6 Fan7 CPU...

Page 16: ...jumper Closed means the jumper is on both pins and Open means the jumper is either on only one pin or completely removed Connector Pins Jumper Setting 3 2 1 3 2 1 Clear CMOS JBT1 JBT1 is used to clea...

Page 17: ...ication that hangs See the table on the right for jumper settings Watch Dog must also be enabled in BIOS Watch Dog Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1 2 Reset default Pins 2 3 NMI Open Di...

Page 18: ...n jumpers JPP0 JPP1 allow the user to configure JTAG scan settings for system debugging See the table on the right for jumper settings JTAG Scan JPP0 Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1 2...

Page 19: ...on the system is on Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or install ing components See the table at right for more information Onboard PWR LED Indicator LE1 LED Def...

Page 20: ...2 8 SuperWorkstation PIO 737A i MA015 User s Manual Notes...

Page 21: ...nect the cord from the power strip or wall outlet 3 2 Accessing the System The PIO 737A i MA015 features a removable side cover allowing easy access to the system interior Removing the Side Cover 1 Be...

Page 22: ...power from the system as described on page 3 1 2 Removethe PCI slot shield for the slot you wish to populate 3 Fully seat the card into the card slot pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides...

Page 23: ...ct pressure on the label area of the fan Preparation 1 Begin by removing power from the system as described on page 3 1 Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding removing o...

Page 24: ...ING WARNING OPEN1st OPEN1st WARNING WARNING Socket Keys CPU Keys Gently push down to pop the load plate open 5 Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU by its edges Align the CPU keys which are...

Page 25: ...double check that the CPU is aligned properly OPEN1st OPEN1st OPEN1st OPEN1st Lever Lock Push down and lock the lever labeled Open 1st Push down and lock the level labeled Close 1st Gently close the...

Page 26: ...the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the motherboard and the heat sink bracket underneath 3 Screw in two diagonal screws i e the 1 and the 2 screws until just snug To avo...

Page 27: ...in the illustration below 4 Gently wriggle the heat sink to loosen it from the CPU Do not use excessive force when wriggling the heat sink 5 Once the heat sink is loosened remove it from the CPU sock...

Page 28: ...IMM module until it snaps into place in the slot Repeat for all modules 4 Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots starting with P1 DIMM1A For best performance please use the memory mo...

Page 29: ...filled Processors and their Corresponding DIMM Slots CPU Corresponding DIMM Modules CPU 1 P1 A1 P1 B1 P1 C1 P1 D1 P1 A2 P1 B2 P1 C2 P1 D2 CPU 2 P2 E1 P2 F1 P2 G1 P4 H1 P2 E2 P2 F2 P2 G2 P2 H2 Process...

Page 30: ...0 Platform Design Guide for memory population rules RDIMM Memory Support Ranks Per DIMM Data Width Memory Capacity Per DIMM Note 1 Speed MT s and Voltage Validated by Slot Per Channel SPC and DIMM Per...

Page 31: ...DIMM capacity 2 Command Address Timing is 1N 3 Only 2Gb 4Gb DRAMs are supported and validated 4 The speeds listed are estimated only and will be verified through simulation 5 Please refer to the ES 4...

Page 32: ...t secure the fan duct to the chassis You can then pull the fan duct out from its location in the chassis 2 Remove the four screws at the front of the fan duct that hold the fan in place Then release t...

Page 33: ...drives are hot pluggable meaning they can be removed and installed without powering down the system Removing SATA Drives 1 To remove a carrier first open the front bezel then push the release button l...

Page 34: ...3 14 SuperWorkstation PIO 737A i MA015 User s Manual Figure 3 6 Removing the Drive Carrier Figure 3 7 Removing a Hard Drive from the Drive Carrier...

Page 35: ...ht side of the empty drive carrier and screw it into the right side of the CD ROM drive using the holes provided 2 Slide the CD ROM into the bay and secure it to the chassis with the drive carrier scr...

Page 36: ...the SATA backplane 2 Remove the screws that secure the unit to the mounting brackets in the chas sis and then pull the unit completely out 3 Replace the failed power supply with another having the ex...

Page 37: ...by the manufacturer CR2032 Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Figure 3 9 Installing the Onboard Battery Please handle used batteries carefully Do not damage the bat...

Page 38: ...3 18 SuperWorkstation PIO 737A i MA015 User s Manual Notes...

Page 39: ...sk will prevent you from reinstalling Windows There are two different ways to initiate a system recovery of your system Trigger recovery from OS level run FullRestore exe Trigger recovery during syste...

Page 40: ...nline at http www supermicro com support resources Obtaining Drivers 1 Go to the Advanced Search area and select the Category motherboards Product Type and Model motherboard model from the drop down m...

Page 41: ...nd operations of your system SuperDoctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature system voltages and fan status See the Figure below for a display of the SuperDoctor III interf...

Page 42: ...escribes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens Note For instructions on BIOS recovery please refer to the instruction guide posted at http www supermicro com support manuals...

Page 43: ...s may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing Del at the appropriate time during system boot How to Start the Setup Utility Normally the only v...

Page 44: ...A 6 SuperWorkstation PIO 537A i MA015 User s Manual Notes...

Page 45: ...oc curs you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs These errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps The numbers on the list correspond to the number o...

Page 46: ...B 2 SuperWorkstation PIO 737A i MA015 User s Manual Notes...

Page 47: ...o 512 GB of registered unbuffered ECC DDR3 1333 1066 800 LRDIMMs Note See the memory section for details SATA Controller Intel on chip controller for six port SATA 3 0 2 0 RAID supported Drive Bays Ei...

Page 48: ...ature 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F Operating Relative Humidity 8 to 90 non condensing Non Operating Relative Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions FCC Class B EN 55...

Page 49: ...C 3 Appendix C System Specifications Notes...

Page 50: ...to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro dis claims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell...

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