SUPER MICRO Computer H8DMT Chipset Overview, NVidia MCP55 Pro Chipset System Block Diagram

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Chapter 1: Introduction

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Figure 1-4. nVidia MCP55 Pro Chipset System Block Diagram

RDIMM RDIMM RDIMM RDIMM

HT

HT

HT

PCI x16

PCI x8

PCI x4

PCI LPC

RDIMM	RDIMM
RDIMM	RDIMM
USB
SATA

RMII

RMII

NOTE: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the previous pages for the actual specifications of your motherboard.

The H8DMT/H8DMT-IBX/H8DMT-F/H8DMT-IBXF Serverboard is based on the nVidia MCP55 Pro Chipset, which functions as a Media and Communications Processor (MCP). Controllers for the system memory are integrated directly into Opteron processors.

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Contents H8DMT/H8DMT-F H8DMT-IBX/H8DMT-IBXF H8DMT/H8DMT-IBX/H8DMT-F/H8DMT-IBXF User’s Manual Preface About this ManualManual Organization H8DMT/H8DMT-IBX/H8DMT-F/H8DMT-IBXF User’s Manual Table of Contents I/O Port and Control Panel Connections Appendix B Bios Post Checkpoint Codes Viii Checklist Chapter IntroductionOverview H8DMT/H8DMT-IBX Family Serverboard Image Images and LayoutsH8DMT-F/H8DMT-IBXF Family Serverboard Image H8DMT-IBX/H8DMT-IBXF Family Serverboard Layout LEDs ConnectorsQuick Reference JumpersCPU Serverboard FeaturesChipset Overview NVidia MCP55 Pro Chipset System Block DiagramPC Health Monitoring Power Configuration Settings Super I/O Power SupplyHeadquarters Contacting SupermicroReturning Merchandise for Service Static-Sensitive Devices Chapter InstallationPrecautions Installation ProcedureRemoving the CPU Cover Plate Processor and Heatsink InstallationPlacing the CPU into the Socket Secure the CPU with Socket Lever Mounting the Mainboard into a ChassisSide and Top Views of DDR Installation Installing MemoryI/O Port and Control Panel Connections SupportMaximum Memory Connector Definitions Power ConnectorFront Control Panel Overheat/Fan Fail LED OH Auxiliary Power ConnectorPwon Connector Reset ConnectorNIC2 LAN2 LED Power On LEDNMI Button Universal Serial Bus PortsUSB Headers Dedicated LAN Ethernet Port Serial PortsFan Headers LAN1/2 Ethernet PortsSMBus Header Overheat LEDChassis Intrusion Wake-On-LANJumper Settings Power I2CExplanation of Jumpers Cmos Clear LAN Controller Enable/DisableBMC/Video Enable/Disable Watch Dog Enable/DisableI2C to PCI-Express Slot InfiniBand LED Indicators Onboard IndicatorsInfiniBand Port Enable/Disable Power LEDDrive Connections Enabling Sata RAIDSata Ports Building a Driver Diskette Installing the OS/SATA DriverInstalling the OS and Drivers Installing Drivers10. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen No Power Chapter TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Procedures Before Power OnTechnical Support Procedures Memory ErrorsLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Frequently Asked Questions Returning Merchandise for Service Main Menu Starting the Setup UtilityChapter IntroductionAdvanced Settings Menu Bios Features SubmenuSystem Time/System Date Last State Sata Configuration SubmenuMWDMA0. MDWDMA1, MWDMA2, UDMA0. UDMA1, UDMA2, UDMA3 PCI/PnP Configuration SubmenuAdvanced Chipset Control Submenu NorthBridge Configuration SubmenuProcessor & Clock Options Submenu SouthBridge/MCP55 Configuration SubmenuI/O Device Configuration Submenu DMI Event Logging Submenu10. Console Redirection Submenu 11. Hardware Health Monitor Submenu 12. Ipmi Configuration14. Security Menu Boot Menu13. Boot Menu Security Menu15. Exit Menu Exit MenuTable A-1. Amibios Error Beep Codes Appendix a Bios Error Beep CodesH8DMT/H8DMT-IBX/H8DMT-F/H8DMT-IBXF User’s Manual Appendix B Bios Post Checkpoint Codes Bootblock Recovery CodesUncompressed Initialization Codes Chipset Last page for additional information Above 1 MB next 82h A3h Disclaimer H8DMT/H8DMT-IBX/H8DMT-F/H8DMT-IBXF User’s Manual