SUPER MICRO Computer H8QM3-2 Floppy, IDE, Sata and SAS Drive Connections, Floppy Connector

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Chapter 2: Installation

2-9 Floppy, IDE, SATA and SAS Drive Connections

Use the following information to connect the floppy and hard disk drive cables.

The floppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires.

A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.

A single floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide for two floppy disk drives. The connector with twisted wires always connects to drive A, and the connector that does not have twisted wires always connects to drive B.

The 80-wire ATA133 IDE hard disk drive cable that came with your system has two connectors to support two drives. This special cable should be used to take advantage of the speed this new technology offers. The blue connector connects to the onboard IDE connector interface and the other connector(s) to your hard drive(s). Consult the documentation that came with your disk drive for details on actual jumper locations and settings for the hard disk drive.

Floppy Connector

The floppy connector is located

Floppy Drive Connector Pin Definitions (Floppy)

beside the IDE#1 connector. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

Pin#

Definition

1

GND

3

GND

5

Key

7

GND

9GND

11GND

13GND

15GND

17 GND

19GND

21GND

23GND

25GND

27GND

29GND

31GND

33GND

Pin # Definition

2

FDHDIN

4

Reserved

6

FDEDIN

8

Index-

10Motor Enable

12Drive Select B-

14Drive Select A-

16Motor Enable

18 DIR-

20 STEP-

22Write Data-

24Write Gate-

26Track 00-

28Write Protect-

30Read Data-

32Side 1 Select-

34Diskette

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Contents Super Manual Revision 1.1a Release Date December 4 Manual Organization About This ManualTable of Contents Table of Contents TroubleshootingAppendices BiosOverview ChecklistAsia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropeH8QM3-2 Image Super H8QM3-2/H8QMi-2 Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default SettingCPU Serverboard FeaturesOther NVidia MCP55 Pro/IO55 Chipset System Block Diagram NEC uPD720404 Chipset OverviewMCP55 Pro Media and Communications Processor IO55PC Health Monitoring Power Configuration SettingsWake-On-LAN Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State IndicatorBios Support for USB Keyboard Main Switch Override MechanismSuper I/O Power SupplyUnpacking PrecautionsInstallation Procedures Static-Sensitive DevicesCPU Backplates Processor and Heatsink InstallationInstalling Processors Page Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis Installing MemorySide and Top Views of DDR Installation Front Control Panel I/O Port and Control Panel ConnectionsPower LED Connector DefinitionsATX Power Connector Processor Power ConnectorsOverheat/Fan Fail LED Power Fail LEDUSB Headers Reset ButtonPower Button Universal Serial Bus Ports USB0/1Overheat LED Power LED/SpeakerSerial Ports Fan HeadersI2C Header JLAN1/2 Ethernet PortsATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports Chassis IntrusionWake-On-Ring Compact Flash Power HeadersCmos Clear Jumper SettingsExplanation Jumpers I2C to PCI-E Slots VGA Enable/DisableJlan Enable/Disable I2C to PCI-X SlotsSAS RAID Select Watch Dog Enable/DisablePCI-X Slot Speed SAS Activity LED LES1 Onboard IndicatorsOnboard Power LED DP2 JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDsFloppy, IDE, Sata and SAS Drive Connections Floppy ConnectorSata Ports IDE ConnectorSimlc Ipmi Slot SAS PortsSerial ATA Sata Installing the OS/SATA DriverEnabling Sata RAID in the Bios Enabling Sata RAIDInstalling the OS and Drivers Using the nVidia RAID UtilitySata RAID Utility Main Screen Driver Installation Display Screen Installing Software DriversPage No Video Troubleshooting ProceduresBefore Power On No PowerLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Technical Support ProceduresMemory Errors Question What type of memory does my serverboard support? Frequently Asked QuestionsReturning Merchandise for Service Introduction Starting the Setup UtilityMain Menu Advanced Settings MenuBoot Settings Configuration Acpi Configuration Acpi Version Features Boot up Num-LockWait for ‘F1’ If Error OS InstallationCPU Configuration Floppy/IDE/SATA Configuration Onboard IDE Controller LBA/Large ModeFloppy B Onboard Floppy ControllerSerial ATA0/1/2 Primary/Secondary Channel DMA ModeA.R.T Bit Data TransferH8QM3-2/H8QMi-2 User’s Manual PCI/PnP Configuration Super IO Configuration CPU CPU HT Link Speed Serial Port 2 ModeHyper Transport Configuration Serial Port2 AddressNorthBridge Configuration Chipset ConfigurationBit ECC Mode Power Down ModeECC Configuration ECC Mode Dram ECC EnableSouthBridge/MCP55 Configuration USB Mass Storage Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay USB Devices EnabledUSB 2.0 Controller Mode Bios Ehci Hand-OffPCI Express Configuration Remote Access ConfigurationEvent Log Configuration System Fan Monitor System Health MonitorRemovable Drives Boot MenuBoot Device Priority Security MenuExit Menu H8QM3-2/H8QMi-2 User’s Manual Beep Code Error Message Description Amibios Error Beep CodesH8QM3-2/H8QMi-2 User’s Manual Uncompressed Initialization Codes Appendix B Bios Post Checkpoint CodesBootblock Recovery Codes Uncompressed Initialization Codes Checkpoint Appendix B Bios Post Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint A9h Aah Abh B0h B1h 00h

H8QM3-2 specifications

The Super Micro Computer H8QM3-2 is a cutting-edge server motherboard designed to meet the demanding needs of high-performance computing applications. Built upon the AMD Opteron architecture, it is tailored for enterprises seeking robust server capabilities with exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability.

One of the standout features of the H8QM3-2 is its support for dual AMD Opteron 6100 series processors. This allows for an impressive processing power that can handle resource-intensive tasks and demanding workloads. With a maximum supported RAM of 512GB via 16 DIMM slots, this motherboard can efficiently manage large datasets and applications that require substantial memory.

The H8QM3-2 also boasts a versatile I/O capabilities. It includes multiple PCI-E 2.0 slots to accommodate a variety of expansion cards, ensuring that businesses can customize their servers to meet specific requirements. The motherboard features up to six SATA III ports for enhanced data transfer speeds and reliable connectivity. These ports support both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations, which provide options for data redundancy and enhanced performance.

In terms of network connectivity, the H8QM3-2 integrates dual 1GbE ports, allowing for efficient data transmission and reliable networking. This integration is vital for servers that rely on continuous uptime and need to manage extensive network traffic.

Another significant advantage of the H8QM3-2 is its energy efficiency. Supermicro's commitment to green computing is evident in this motherboard's design, which balances performance and power consumption. Organizations can benefit from reduced operational costs while still enjoying high-performance capabilities.

The H8QM3-2 is also designed with advanced thermal management technology. It features dedicated cooling zones and support for multiple fans to ensure that components remain at optimal temperatures, thus prolonging their lifespan and maintaining performance standards.

Security features are paramount in server technology, and the H8QM3-2 does not disappoint. Its support for hardware-based security features helps protect sensitive data and integrity against various threats.

In summary, the Super Micro Computer H8QM3-2 motherboard stands out in the realm of server solutions. With its support for dual AMD Opteron processors, extensive memory capacity, versatile I/O options, energy efficiency, and advanced thermal management, it is an excellent choice for businesses looking to upgrade their server infrastructure while maximizing performance and reliability.