SUPER MICRO Computer H8QME-2, H8QM8-2 user manual Table of Contents

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H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-1

Overview

1-1

 

Checklist

1-1

 

Contacting Supermicro

1-2

 

H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 Image

1-3

 

H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 Serverboard Layout

1-4

 

H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 Quick Reference

1-5

 

Serverboard Features

1-6

 

nVidia MCP55 Pro/AMD-8132 Chipset: System Block Diagram

1-8

1-2

Chipset Overview

1-9

1-3

PC Health Monitoring

1-10

1-4

Power Configuration Settings

1-11

1-5

Power Supply

1-12

1-6

Super I/O

1-13

Chapter 2: Installation

2-1

Static-Sensitive Devices

2-1

2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation

2-2

2-3 Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis

2-5

2-4

Installing Memory

2-5

2-5 I/O Port and Control Panel Connections

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2-6

Connecting Cables

2-8

 

ATX Power Connector

2-8

 

Processor Power Connector

2-8

 

NMI Button

2-8

 

Power LED

2-9

 

HDD LED

2-9

 

NIC1 LED

2-9

 

NIC2 LED

2-9

 

Overheat/Fan Fail LED

2-9

 

Power Fail LED

2-10

 

Reset Button

2-10

 

Power Button

2-10

 

Universal Serial Bus Ports

2-10

 

USB Headers

2-11

 

Serial Port

2-11

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Contents Super Manual Revision 1.0d Release Date September 9 About This Manual Manual OrganizationTable of Contents Table of Contents Bios TroubleshootingAppendices Checklist OverviewContacting Supermicro HeadquartersEurope Asia-PacificH8QM8-2/H8QME-2 Image Super H8QM8-2 Connectors Description Jumpers Description Default SettingH8QM8-2/H8QME-2 Quick Reference Serverboard Features CPUOther NVidia MCP55 Pro/AMD-8132 Chipset Chipset Overview MCP55 Pro Media and Communications ProcessorAMD-8132 HyperTransport PCI-X Tunnel HyperTransport TechnologyAuto-Switching Voltage Regulator for the CPU Core PC Health MonitoringFan Status Monitor with Firmware/Software Speed Control CPU Overheat/Fan Fail LED and ControlPower Configuration Settings Power Supply Wake-On-Ring Header JworSuper I/O H8QM8-2/H8QME-2 User’s Manual Precautions Installation ProceduresStatic-Sensitive Devices UnpackingProcessor and Heatsink Installation CPU BackplatesPage Installing the Heatsink Retention Modules Installing the HeatsinkInstalling Memory Mounting the Serverboard into a ChassisSide and Top Views of DDR Installation I/O Port and Control Panel Connections Front Control PanelConnecting Cables ATX Power ConnectorProcessor Power Connector NMI ButtonPower LED Overheat/Fan Fail LEDPower Fail LED Reset ButtonPower Button Universal Serial Bus Ports USB0/1USB Headers Serial PortsFan Headers Chipset Fan HeadersPower LED/Keylock/Speaker ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsChassis Intrusion Overheat LEDSystem Management Bus Power Header Pssmbus 3rd Power Supply Alarm Reset HeaderWake-On-LAN Wake-On-Ring3rd Power Supply Fail Detect Header Compact Flash Power HeadersJLAN1/2 Ethernet Ports Explanation Jumpers Jumper SettingsCmos Clear VGA Enable/Disable Jlan Enable/DisableI2C to PCI-X Slots Enable/ Disable I2C to PCI-E Slots Enable/ DisableScsi Termination Enable/ Disable H8QM8-2 only Scsi Controller Enable/ Disable H8QM8-2 onlyCompact Flash Master/Slave Watch Dog Enable/Disable PCI-X Slot Frequency SelectOnboard Power LED DP2 Onboard IndicatorsJLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs Floppy Connector Floppy, IDE, Parallel Port, Scsi and Sata Drive ConnectionsIDE Connector Parallel Port Connector Sata PortsScsi Connectors H8QM8-2 only Diffsens TermpwrInstalling the OS/SATA Driver Enabling Sata RAID in the BiosEnabling Sata RAID Serial ATA SataUsing the nVidia RAID Utility Installing the OS and DriversSata RAID Utility Main Screen Installing Software Drivers Driver Installation Display ScreenPage Troubleshooting Procedures Before Power OnNo Power No VideoMemory Errors Technical Support ProceduresLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Frequently Asked Questions Question What type of memory does my serverboard support?Returning Merchandise for Service Starting the Setup Utility IntroductionBoot Features Advanced Settings MenuMain Menu Boot up Num-Lock Wait for ‘F1’ If ErrorOS Installation Acpi Version FeaturesCPU Configuration NVidia RAID Setup Floppy/IDE/SATA ConfigurationLBA/Large Mode Primary IDE Master/SlaveType Block Multi-Sector TransferDMA Mode A.R.TBit Data Transfer Serial ATA0/1/2 Primary/Secondary ChannelHard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out SecPCI/PnP Configuration Super IO Configuration Chipset Configuration NorthBridge ConfigurationCS Sparing Enable ECC Configuration Dram ECC EnableBit ECC Mode Mem Clk Tristate C3/ALTVIDSouthBridge Configuration Remote Access Configuration Event Log ConfigurationSystem Health Monitor System Fan MonitorBoot Menu Boot Device PriorityHard Disk Drives Removable DrivesChange Supervisor Password Change User PasswordBoot Sector Virus Protection Security MenuExit Menu Amibios Error Beep Codes Beep Code Error Message DescriptionH8QM8-2/H8QME-2 User’s Manual Appendix B Bios Post Checkpoint Codes Uncompressed Initialization CodesBootblock Recovery Codes Uncompressed Initialization Codes Checkpoint Appendix B Bios Post Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint A9h Aah Abh B0h B1h 00h