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H8QM3-2/H8QMi-2 User's Manual
2-8 Onboard IndicatorsJLAN1/JLAN2 LEDs
The Ethernet ports have two LEDs.  
On each Gb LAN port, one LED indi-
cates activity when blinking while the 
other may be amber or off to indicate 
the speed of the connection.  See the 
table on the right for the speed LED 
indications.      
Onboard Power LED (DP2)
DP2 is an Onboard Power LED. When 
this LED is lit, it means power is pres-
ent on the serverboard.  In suspend 
mode this LED will blink on and off.  Be 
sure to turn off the system and unplug 
the power cord(s) before removing or 
installing components.
Flashing IT Firmware
1. Download the appropriate IT fi rmware from the web site:     
ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/driver/SAS/LSI/Firmware/IT/     
2. Unzip it to a bootable fl oppy or USB pen.
3. With JPS1 on (closed) boot to the device with the unzipped fi rmware and type 
"clear" to erase the SR fi rmware.
4. Remove AC power and open JPS1.
5. Boot to the disk again and type "H8QM32".
6. When prompted for the SAS address, type in the 16-digit SAS address labeled 
on the board.
7. Power off the system before restarting.     
JLAN LED 
(Connection Speed Indicator)
LED Color     Defi nition     
Off 10/100 MHz
Amber 1 GHz