Chapter 2: Installation

DIMM Module Population Configuration

For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation:

Per Channel DIMM Populations Options

DIMM Type

DIMM A

DIMM B

Max. MHz,

Max. MHz,

Max. GB/

 

 

 

1.5V DIMMs

1.35V DIMMs

Channel

 

 

 

 

(6-core Only)

 

Unbuffered

SR or DR

Empty

1600 MHz

1333 MHz

8GB

SR

SR

 

 

 

DIMM

1333 MHz

1333 MHz

8 GB

(UDIMM)

DR

DR

1066 MHz

1066 MHz

16 GB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SR or DR

Empty

1600 MHz

1333 MHz

16 GB

Registered

SR

SR

1333 MHz

1333 MHz

16 GB

DR

DR

 

 

 

DIMM

1066 MHz

1066 MHz

32 GB

(RDIMM)

QR

Empty

1333 MHz

1066 MHz

32 GB

 

 

QR

QR

800 MHz

800 MHz

64 GB

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 1: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than 4 GB of memory.

Note 2: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional.

2-6 PCI Expansion Cards

A riser card is used to support one standard size (full height full length) PCI expansion card.

Installing a PCI Expansion Card

1.Confirm that you have the correct riser card for your chassis model and the add-on card includes a standard bracket.

2.Remove the chassis cover.

3.Install the riser card by sliding card into the appropriate slot in the serverboard.

4.Choose the PCI slot shield in which to place the add-on card.

5.In that slot, open the PCI slot shield lever and slide the shield sideways.

6.From inside the chassis, remove the PCI slot shield.

7.Slide the add-on card into the riser card and attach the add-on card bracket in place of the PCI slot shield.

8.Secure the add-on card by closing the PCI slot shield lever.

9.Connect cables to the add-on card as necessary.

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SUPER MICRO Computer H8SCM-F user manual PCI Expansion Cards, Per Channel Dimm Populations Options, Dimm Type, Core Only

H8SCM, H8SCM-F specifications

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