SUPER MICRO Computer H8DMT user manual Chapter Introduction, Overview, Checklist

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your computer Serverboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance.

Checklist

Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Included with retail box only:

•One (1) H8DMT/H8DMT-IBX/H8DMT-F/H8DMT-IBXF Serverboard

•Two (2) SATA cables (CBL-0288L)

•One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

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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 Quick Reference ConnectorsJumpers LEDsCPU 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 Precautions Chapter InstallationInstallation Procedure Static-Sensitive DevicesRemoving 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 Pwon Connector Auxiliary Power ConnectorReset Connector Overheat/Fan Fail LED OHNIC2 LAN2 LED Power On LEDNMI Button Universal Serial Bus PortsUSB Headers Fan Headers Serial PortsLAN1/2 Ethernet Ports Dedicated LAN Ethernet PortChassis Intrusion Overheat LEDWake-On-LAN SMBus HeaderJumper Settings Power I2CExplanation of Jumpers Cmos Clear LAN Controller Enable/DisableBMC/Video Enable/Disable Watch Dog Enable/DisableI2C to PCI-Express Slot InfiniBand Port Enable/Disable Onboard IndicatorsPower LED InfiniBand LED IndicatorsDrive 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 Troubleshooting Procedures Chapter TroubleshootingBefore Power On No PowerTechnical Support Procedures Memory ErrorsLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Frequently Asked Questions Returning Merchandise for Service Chapter Starting the Setup UtilityIntroduction Main MenuAdvanced 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 Configuration13. Boot Menu Boot MenuSecurity Menu 14. 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