H8QM3-2/H8QMi-2 User’s Manual

Figure 1-2. Serverboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)

SUPER

H8QM3-2

 

 

 

JD1

 

JF1

 

 

JOH1

 

 

 

DIMMB 1B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMB 1A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMB 2B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU 4

CPU2 DIMMs

 

DIMMB 2A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMB 3B

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMB 3A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMB 4B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMB 4A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAN7/

 

 

DIMMC 4A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU4

 

 

DIMMC 4B

Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

FAN2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMC 3A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kybd/

 

 

DIMMC 3B

CPU4 DIMMs

CPU 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mouse

 

 

DIMMC 2A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB0/1

 

 

DIMMC 2B

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAN3/

 

 

 

DIMMC 1A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU2

 

 

 

 

DIMMA 1B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COM1

 

 

DIMMD 1B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMD 1A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMD 2B

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAN4/

 

 

 

 

DIMMD 2A

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU1

 

VGA

 

 

CPU3 DIMMs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMD 3B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMD 3A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMD 4B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JLAN1

 

 

DIMMD 4A

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAN5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JLAN2

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMA 4A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMA 4B

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAN6

 

FAN8/

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMA 3A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAN9

CPU3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU1 DIMMs

 

DIMMA 3B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMA 2A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMA 2B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMA 1A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMMA 1B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPL1

 

Slot #5: PCI-Express x16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slot #4: PCI-Express x4

 

 

 

nVidia

JPS1

JWOR

 

IDE

J1B1

 

 

 

 

 

nVidia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IO55

 

 

 

 

 

Battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MCP55 Pro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slot #3: PCI-Express x8

BIOS

 

JBT1

 

 

T-SGPIO1

 

 

 

ATI

 

 

 

 

 

T-SGPIO2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPW1

ES 1000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slot #2: PCI-Express x16

 

 

 

LSI

 

 

JL1

 

 

JPG1

 

JI2C3

JI2C2

 

I Button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JCF1

 

FLOPPY

JPW2

 

 

JI2C4

JI2C1

JWD

 

NEC

 

1068E

 

LES1

 

 

 

 

 

Slot #1: PCI-X 133/100 MHz

 

uPD720404

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPX2A

 

 

JWF1

COM2

 

 

SIMLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPI2C

 

 

SATA0

SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5

JPX1A

SAS0 SAS1 SAS2

SAS3 SAS4

SAS5

SAS6

SAS7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JWOL

USB2/3 3-SGPIO2

3-SGPIO1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes:

Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.

The H8QMi-2 has the same layout as the H8QM3-2 but does not include SAS ports or components.

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SUPER MICRO Computer H8QM3-2 user manual Super

H8QM3-2 specifications

The Super Micro Computer H8QM3-2 is a cutting-edge server motherboard designed to meet the demanding needs of high-performance computing applications. Built upon the AMD Opteron architecture, it is tailored for enterprises seeking robust server capabilities with exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability.

One of the standout features of the H8QM3-2 is its support for dual AMD Opteron 6100 series processors. This allows for an impressive processing power that can handle resource-intensive tasks and demanding workloads. With a maximum supported RAM of 512GB via 16 DIMM slots, this motherboard can efficiently manage large datasets and applications that require substantial memory.

The H8QM3-2 also boasts a versatile I/O capabilities. It includes multiple PCI-E 2.0 slots to accommodate a variety of expansion cards, ensuring that businesses can customize their servers to meet specific requirements. The motherboard features up to six SATA III ports for enhanced data transfer speeds and reliable connectivity. These ports support both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations, which provide options for data redundancy and enhanced performance.

In terms of network connectivity, the H8QM3-2 integrates dual 1GbE ports, allowing for efficient data transmission and reliable networking. This integration is vital for servers that rely on continuous uptime and need to manage extensive network traffic.

Another significant advantage of the H8QM3-2 is its energy efficiency. Supermicro's commitment to green computing is evident in this motherboard's design, which balances performance and power consumption. Organizations can benefit from reduced operational costs while still enjoying high-performance capabilities.

The H8QM3-2 is also designed with advanced thermal management technology. It features dedicated cooling zones and support for multiple fans to ensure that components remain at optimal temperatures, thus prolonging their lifespan and maintaining performance standards.

Security features are paramount in server technology, and the H8QM3-2 does not disappoint. Its support for hardware-based security features helps protect sensitive data and integrity against various threats.

In summary, the Super Micro Computer H8QM3-2 motherboard stands out in the realm of server solutions. With its support for dual AMD Opteron processors, extensive memory capacity, versatile I/O options, energy efficiency, and advanced thermal management, it is an excellent choice for businesses looking to upgrade their server infrastructure while maximizing performance and reliability.