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®
SUPER
A+ SERVER
2042G-TRF
2042G-6RF
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0c
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The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates. Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. Super Micro Computer, Inc. ("Supermicro") reserves the
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Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF is a high-end quad processor server based on the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP 2U rackmount server chassis and the Super H8QG6/i-F serverboard. The H8QG6/i-F supports four AMD 6000 processors. Plea
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A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the H8QG6/i-F serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfi guring the serverboard. Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP 2U rackmount server chassis. You should follow the procedure
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Preface Notes v
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A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview .........................................................................................................1-1 1-2 Serverboard Features .....................................................................................1-2 Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2 Memory ............................................................
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Table of Contents Installing the Inner Rails ................................................................................. 2-4 Installing the Outer Rails ................................................................................. 2-4 Locking Tabs .............................................................................................. 2-4 Installing the Server into the Rack .................................................................. 2-5 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup ..
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A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual DIMM Module Population Confi guration .................................................. 5-10 5-7 Adding PCI Add-On Cards .............................................................................5-11 5-8 Serverboard Details ......................................................................................5-12 5-9 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-14 5-10 Jumper Settings .......
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Table of Contents 7-5 Boot Settings Menu ....................................................................................... 7-13 7-6 Exit Menu ......................................................................................................7-14 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix B Installing Windows B-1 Installing Windows to a RAID System ............................................................B-1 B-2 Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System ................................
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A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Notes x
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview The A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF is a high-end server that is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP 2U server chassis and the H8QG6/i-F quad processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certifi ed for use with the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF (www.supermicro.com). In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been included with the A+
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A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual 1-2 Serverboard Features At the heart of the A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF is one H8QG6/i-F quad processor serverboard, which is based on the AMD SR5690/SP5100 chipset. Below are the main features of the serverboards. Processors The H8QG6/i-F supports four AMD Opteron 6100 series (Socket G34 type) processors. Please refer to our web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com). Memory The H8QG6/i-F has thirty-two (32) single/dual/tr
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Chapter 1: Introduction Ethernet Ports An Intel® network controller is integrated into each of the serverboards to support two Gigabit LAN ports (100/1000Base-T/1000BaseTX, RJ45 output). Onboard Controllers/Ports Onboard I/O backpanel ports on the serverboard include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, a dedicated IPMI LAN port and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports. Graphics Controller The H8QG6/i-F features an integrated Matrox G200eW graphics chip, which includes 16 MB of DDR2 memory. IPMI I
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A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual 1-3 Server Chassis Features The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC828TS+-R1400LPBP server chassis. System Power The SC828TS+-R1400LPBP features a redundant (two separate power modules) 2 1400W high-effi ciency power supply with I C. This power redundancy feature allows you to replace a failed power supply without shutting down the system. SAS/SATA Subsystem The SC828TS+-R1400LPBP chassis was designed to support six hot-swappable
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HT Link HT Link HT Link 16/16-1GHz HT Link HT Link HT Link 16/16-1GHz Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. AMD SR5690/SP5100 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. VRM VRM CH A0,A1 B0,B1 C0,C1 D0,D1 CH A0,A1 B0,B1 C0,C1 D0,D1 DDR3-1333/1066 DDR3-1333/1066 HT Link 8x DIMM G34-SOCKET #4 G34-SOCKET #3 8x DIMM VRM VRM DDR3-1333/1066 DDR3-1333/1066 HT Link 8x DIMM G34-SOCKET #2 G34-SOCKET #1 8x DIMM PCIE (X4) LSI SAS2 2008 PCIE (X8)
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A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.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@superm
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Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 2042G-TRF/6RF up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processors and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processors, system memory etc., please
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A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual Choosing a Setup Location • Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing. • This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like). • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devic
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Chapter 2: Server Installation • Allow the hot plug SAS drives and power supply modules to cool before touch- ing them. • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, con
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A+ SERVER 2042G-TRF/6RF User's Manual 2-4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the 2042G-TRF/6RF into a rack unit with the rack rails provided. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using. Id
