SUPER MICRO Computer user manual H8DMT/H8DMT-IBX/H8DMT-F/H8DMT-IBXF User’s Manual

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H8DMT/H8DMT-IBX/H8DMT-F/H8DMT-IBXF User’s Manual

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FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for further details.

WARNING: HANDLING OF LEAD SOLDER MATERIALS USED IN THIS PRODUCT MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS AND OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

Manual Revison 1.0a

Release Date: March 6, 2009

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Contents H8DMT/H8DMT-F H8DMT-IBX/H8DMT-IBXF H8DMT/H8DMT-IBX/H8DMT-F/H8DMT-IBXF User’s Manual Manual Organization PrefaceAbout this Manual 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 Overview ChecklistChapter Introduction Images and Layouts H8DMT/H8DMT-IBX Family Serverboard ImageH8DMT-F/H8DMT-IBXF Family Serverboard Image H8DMT-IBX/H8DMT-IBXF Family Serverboard Layout Jumpers ConnectorsQuick Reference LEDsServerboard Features CPUNVidia MCP55 Pro Chipset System Block Diagram Chipset OverviewPC Health Monitoring Power Configuration Settings Power Supply Super I/OContacting Supermicro HeadquartersReturning Merchandise for Service Installation Procedure Chapter InstallationPrecautions Static-Sensitive DevicesProcessor and Heatsink Installation Removing the CPU Cover PlatePlacing the CPU into the Socket Mounting the Mainboard into a Chassis Secure the CPU with Socket LeverInstalling Memory Side and Top Views of DDR InstallationMaximum Memory I/O Port and Control Panel ConnectionsSupport Front Control Panel Connector DefinitionsPower Connector Reset Connector Auxiliary Power ConnectorPwon Connector Overheat/Fan Fail LED OHPower On LED NIC2 LAN2 LEDUSB Headers NMI ButtonUniversal Serial Bus Ports LAN1/2 Ethernet Ports Serial PortsFan Headers Dedicated LAN Ethernet PortWake-On-LAN Overheat LEDChassis Intrusion SMBus HeaderExplanation of Jumpers Jumper SettingsPower I2C LAN Controller Enable/Disable Cmos ClearI2C to PCI-Express Slot BMC/Video Enable/DisableWatch Dog Enable/Disable Power LED Onboard IndicatorsInfiniBand Port Enable/Disable InfiniBand LED IndicatorsSata Ports Drive ConnectionsEnabling Sata RAID Installing the OS/SATA Driver Building a Driver DisketteInstalling Drivers Installing the OS and Drivers10. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen Before Power On Chapter TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Procedures No PowerLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Technical Support ProceduresMemory Errors Frequently Asked Questions Returning Merchandise for Service Introduction Starting the Setup UtilityChapter Main MenuSystem Time/System Date Advanced Settings MenuBios Features Submenu Sata Configuration Submenu Last StatePCI/PnP Configuration Submenu MWDMA0. MDWDMA1, MWDMA2, UDMA0. UDMA1, UDMA2, UDMA3NorthBridge Configuration Submenu Advanced Chipset Control SubmenuSouthBridge/MCP55 Configuration Submenu Processor & Clock Options Submenu10. Console Redirection Submenu I/O Device Configuration SubmenuDMI Event Logging Submenu 12. Ipmi Configuration 11. Hardware Health Monitor SubmenuSecurity Menu Boot Menu13. Boot Menu 14. Security MenuExit Menu 15. Exit MenuAppendix a Bios Error Beep Codes Table A-1. Amibios Error Beep CodesH8DMT/H8DMT-IBX/H8DMT-F/H8DMT-IBXF User’s Manual Uncompressed Initialization Codes Appendix B Bios Post Checkpoint CodesBootblock Recovery Codes Chipset Last page for additional information Above 1 MB next 82h A3h Disclaimer H8DMT/H8DMT-IBX/H8DMT-F/H8DMT-IBXF User’s Manual