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1-2SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's Manual1-2 Serverboard FeaturesAt the heart of the SuperServer 2026TT are two X8DTT series dual processor server
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Appendix B: Installing WindowsB-1Appendix B Installing Windows After all hardware components have been installed, you must fi rst confi gure Intel South
B-2SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualB-2 Installing Windows for a Non-RAID SystemInsert Microsoft's Windows XP/2003 Setup CD in the CD d
C-1Appendix C: System Specifi cationsAppendix C System Specifi cationsNote: unless noted specifi cations apply to a complete system (four server-boards).
C-2SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualServerboard2026TT-HTRF: X8DTT-HF+2026TT-HIBXRF: X8DTT-HIBXF+2026TT-HIBQRF: X8DTT-HIBQF+2026TT-H6RF: X8DTT
C-3Appendix C: System Specifi cationsRegulatory ComplianceElectromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class A
C-4SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's Manual(continued from front)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life s
Chapter 1: Introduction1-3PCI Expansion SlotsEach X8DTT-HF+/X8DTT-HIBXF+/X8DTT-HIBQF+ has included riser cards that allow it to support two full-sized
1-4SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualFigure 1-1. Intel 5520 Chipset:System Block DiagramNote1: This is a general block diagram. Please see Cha
Chapter 1: Introduction1-51-3 Server Chassis FeaturesThe following is a general outline of the main features of the SC217HQ-R1400BP 2U chassis. Detai
1-6SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's Manual1-4 2U Twin: System NotesAs a 2U Twin confi guration, the 2026TT-HxRF is a unique server system. With fou
Chapter 1: Introduction1-71-5 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: +1 (40
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Chapter 2: Server Installation2-1Chapter 2 Server Installation2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get the 2026TT-HxRF up and
2-2SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualChoosing a Setup LocationLeave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front • do
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-3Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-• ing them.Always keep the rack's f
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
2-4SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's Manual!Warning: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server without the cover in place. The cha
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-52-4 Rack Mounting InstructionsThis section provides information on installing the SC217 chassis into a rack unit wit
2-6SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualFigure 2-3: Installing the Inner RailsFigure 6-3: Installing the Inner Rails Installing The Inner Rails o
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-7Installing the Outer Rails on the RackInstalling the Outer RailsPress upward on the locking tab at the rear end of th
2-8SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualFigure 6-6: Installing into a RackStandard Chassis InstallationInstalling the Chassis into a RackConfi rm
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-92-5 Checking the Serverboard SetupAfter you install the system in the rack, you will need to access the inside of th
2-10SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's Manual2-6 Preparing to Power OnNext, you should check to make sure the hard drives and the backplane have bee
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-11Figure 2-6. Removing a Node from the System1111121211
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Chapter 3: System Interface3-1Chapter 3 System Interface3-1 OverviewThere are LEDs on the control panels and on the hard drive carriers to keep you co
PrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation an
3-2SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's Manual3-3 Control Panel LEDsIn addition to the LEDs built into the power and UID buttons, each of the four con
Chapter 3: System Interface3-33-4 Drive Carrier LEDsSAS/SATA DrivesEach SAS/SATA drive carrier has two LEDs.Blue: When illuminated, this blue LED (on
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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
4-2SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's Manual4-2 General Safety PrecautionsFollow these rules to ensure general safety:Keep the area around the serve
Chapter 4: System Safety4-34-3 ESD PrecautionsElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into
4-4SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's Manual4-4 Operating PrecautionsCare must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 2026TT-
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-1Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install the X8DTT series serverb
5-2SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's Manual5-2 I/O PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figure 5-1 be
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-35-3 Processor and Heatsink InstallationNotes: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before
SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualivChapter 3: System InterfaceRefer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the
5-4SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualAfter removing the plastic cap, use 1. your thumb and the index fi nger to hold the CPU at the north and s
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-5Remove power from the system 1. and unplug the AC power cord from the power supply.Do not apply any thermal gr
5-6SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualRemove power from the system 1. and unplug the AC power cord from the power supply.Using a screwdriver, l
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-75-4 Installing MemoryMemory SupportThe X8DTT-H series serverboard supports up to 96 GB of Registered ECC or 24
5-8SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualTo Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the align
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-95-5 Adding PCI Expansion CardsPCI Express SlotThe 2026TT-HTRF/HIBXRF/HIBQRF includes four preinstalled riser
5-10SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualFigure 5-3. X8DTT Series Serverboard Layout5-6 Serverboard DetailsJBT1FAN1LEB1LEB2JLPC80JUSB2LE4SW1JWDJB
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-11Note: Jumpers and connectors not indicated are for test purposes only.X8DTT-H+ Series Quick ReferenceJumper D
5-12SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's Manual5-7 Connector Defi nitionsFront Panel Accessible Add-on Card Header (JF2)The JF2 add-on card header provi
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-13Fan HeaderPin Defi nitions Pin# Defi nition1 Ground2 +12V 3 Tachometer4 PWR ModulationUniversal Serial Bus
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5-14SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualEthernet PortsTwo Ethernet ports are located next to USB0/1 on the IO backplane. In addition, an IPMI De
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-15System ResetIf System Reset (JRST1) is connected to a switch, then the system reset feature is enabled. See t
5-16SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's Manual5-8 Jumper SettingsTo modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between opt
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-17LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1/JPL2 to enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2 ports
5-18SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's Manual5-9 Onboard IndicatorsLAN1/LAN2 LEDsThe Ethernet ports (located beside the COM port) have two LEDs. On e
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-19BMC Activity LED (LE2)A BMC Heartbeat LED is located at LE2 on the serverboard. When LE2 is on, the BMC (Base
5-20SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualDriver/Tool Installation Display ScreenNote: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-21Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)5-12 Confi guring Super Doctor IIIThe Super D
5-22SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualNote: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/util
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-1Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte-na
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6-2SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualFigure 6-2. Chassis Rear View6-2 Control PanelEach control panel on the front of the chassis must be con
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-3Fan Confi gurationIn the 2U Twin, each node (serverboard) controls the two fans that reside on its side of the chas
6-4SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualInstalling and Removing Hard DrivesMounting a Hard Drive in a CarrierInstall the drive into the carrier w
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-5Installing/Removing Hot-swap DrivesTo remove a carrier, push the release button located beside the drive LEDs.1. S
6-6SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualFigure 6-4. Removing a Hard DriveFigure 6-5. Drives and Nodes: Logical Confi gurationNote: see Figure 6-1
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-76-5 Node Installation/RemovalAs with any server system, power must be removed from the serverboard when upgrading
6-8SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualFigure 6-7. Removing a System Node12121313Note: numbers correspond to the procedural steps as described o
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-96-6 Installing the Air ShroudsAir ShroudsAir shrouds concentrate airfl ow to maximize fan effi ciency. The SC217 ch
6-10SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualFigure 6-8. Removing the Power SupplyRelease Tab
Chapter 7: BIOS7-1Chapter 7 BIOS 7-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X8DTT-HF+/HIBXF+/HIBQF+. The AMI ROM BIOS i
viiTable of ContentsReliable Ground ...2-3Removing the Protectiv
7-2SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualStarting the Setup UtilityNormally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test
Chapter 7: BIOS7-3Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appear
7-4SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's Manual7-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurationsUse the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access
Chapter 7: BIOS7-5Hit 'Del' Message DisplayThis feature displays "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The options are Enabled and
7-6SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualC1E SupportSelect Enabled to use the feature of Enhanced Halt State. C1E signifi cantly reduces the CPU&ap
Chapter 7: BIOS7-7tion and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disable (Disable GV3) and Ena
7-8SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualQPI L0s and L1This enables the QPI power state to low power. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the
Chapter 7: BIOS7-9Throttling - Closed Loop/Throttling - Open LoopThrottling improves reliability and reduces power in the processor by automatic volta
7-10SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualXNorth Bridge Confi gurationThis feature allows the user to confi gure the settings for the Intel IOH chip
Chapter 7: BIOS7-11USB 2.0 ControllerSelect Enabled to activate the onboard USB 2.0 controller. The options are Enabled and Disabled.USB 2.0 Controlle
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7-12SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualHot Plug (This feature is available when the option-Enabled is selected)Select Enable to enable the hot
Chapter 7: BIOS7-13Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MBs. Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO
7-14SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualSelect UDMA5 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 5. It has a data transfer rate of 133 MBs. Select U
Chapter 7: BIOS7-15Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROMSelect Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 or LAN2 Option ROM. This is to b
7-16SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualTerminal TypeThis feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redirec-tion. T
Chapter 7: BIOS7-17CPU Temperature/System TemperatureThis feature displays current temperature readings for the CPU and the System. The following item
7-18SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualUser intervention: If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated, take action immediately by check
Chapter 7: BIOS7-19APIC ACPI SCI IRQWhen this item is set to Enabled, APIC ACPI SCI IRQ is supported by the system. The options are Enabled and Disabl
7-20SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualXView BMC System Event LogThis feature displays the BMC System Event Log (SEL). It shows the total num-b
Chapter 7: BIOS7-21IP Address SourceSelect the source of this machine's IP address. If Static is selected, you will need to know and enter manual
Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewThe SuperServer 2026TT-HTRF/HIBXRF/HIBQRF/H6RF/H6IBXRF/H6IBQRF is a "2U Twin2" server comprised of the SC2
7-22SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualSubnet MaskThis item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection.Current Subnet Ma
Chapter 7: BIOS7-23XDMI Event LogView Event LogUse this option to view the System Event Log.Mark all events as readThis option marks all events as rea
7-24SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualPassword CheckThis item allows you to check a password after it has been entered. The options are Setup
Chapter 7: BIOS7-25XHard Disk DrivesThis feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Di
7-26SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's Manual7-6 Exit OptionsSelect the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup
Chapter 7: BIOS7-27How to Recover the AMIBIOS Image (the Main BIOS Block)An AMIBIOS fl ash chip consists of a boot sector block, and a main BIOS code b
7-28SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's ManualBoot Sector Recovery from a Serial Port ("Serial Flash")This process, also known as "Seri
Chapter 7: BIOS7-294. Power on your system and click the <Connect> button in the Hyper Terminal. The terminal screen will display the following
7-30SUPERSERVER 2026TT-HxRF User's Manual6. Once you've completed the instructions given, a screen will display to indicate that remote fl a
A-1Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep CodesAppendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the
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