Chapter 2: Installation

Power On LED

The Power On LED connector is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. This connection is used to provide LED indication of power being supplied to the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

NMI Button

The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports)

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (designated LAN1 and LAN2) are located beside the VGA port. Additionally, there is a dedicated LAN for IPMI on top of the two rear USB ports for the H8SCM-F serverboard. These Ethernet ports accept RJ45 type cables.

Power LED

Pin Definitions

(JF1)

Pin# Definition

15Vcc

16Power LED

NMI Button

Pin Definitions

(JF1)

Pin# Definition

19NMI

20Ground

LAN Ports (LAN1/2)

Pin Definition

Pin#

Definition

Pin#

Definition

1

P2V5SB

10

SGND

2

TD0+

11

Act LED

3

TD0-

12

P3V3SB

4

TD1+

13

Link 100 LED

 

 

 

(Yellow, +3V3SB)

5

TD1-

14

Link 1000 LED

 

 

 

(Yellow, +3V3SB)

6

TD2+

15

Ground

7

TD2-

16

Ground

8

TD3+

17

Ground

9

TD3-

18

Ground

Note: NC indicates no connection.

Universal Serial Bus Ports

Two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 2.0) are located beside the Keyboard

Universal Serial Bus Ports

Pin Definitions

(USB 0/1, USB6)

and Mouse PS2 ports (USB0/1). One additional Type A port (USB6) is included on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

USB0

Pin# Definition

1+5V

2PO-

3PO+

4Ground

USB1

Pin# Definition

1+5V

2PO-

3PO+

4Ground

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SUPER MICRO Computer H8SCM-F user manual Power On LED, NMI Button, LAN1/2 Ethernet Ports, Universal Serial Bus Ports

H8SCM, H8SCM-F specifications

Super Micro Computer, known for its cutting-edge server technology and enterprise solutions, offers the H8SCM-F and H8SCM motherboards as part of its robust line of products designed for high-performance computing tasks. These motherboards are ideal for businesses that require reliable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for their data center and server needs.

The H8SCM-F and H8SCM motherboards are based on the AMD Opteron architecture, which delivers an impressive performance-to-cost ratio. They support dual-socket configurations, accommodating up to 16 cores in a single system, which is ideal for handling intensive processing demands. This allows organizations to run virtualization software, database applications, and other resource-heavy tasks with ease.

One of the standout features of the H8SCM-F motherboard is its extensive memory support. It can accommodate up to 512GB of DDR3 memory across eight DIMM slots. This high memory capacity enhances performance, particularly in data-intensive applications, ensuring that users can run multiple processes without facing bottlenecks.

The H8SCM series motherboards also emphasize connectivity. With integrated features such as dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, they support effective bandwidth management. Additionally, the presence of multiple PCI-E slots enables users to incorporate various expansion cards for enhanced connectivity options, including additional network interfaces and high-performance storage controllers.

In terms of storage, the H8SCM-F motherboard offers support for multiple SATA drives, facilitating RAID configurations for improved data redundancy and performance. The ability to implement RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 provides users with flexibility and security for their data storage needs.

Another key technology integrated into the H8SCM series is advanced thermal management. Supermicro has designed these motherboards with careful attention to airflow and cooling solutions, ensuring that systems remain stable under heavy workloads. This is particularly vital in environments where uptime is critical.

In summary, the Super Micro Computer H8SCM-F and H8SCM motherboards are designed with high-performance, scalability, and reliability in mind. Their support for powerful AMD Opteron processors, substantial memory capacity, extensive connectivity options, and advanced storage and thermal management features make them an excellent choice for businesses seeking efficient server solutions. Whether for virtualized environments or high-demand applications, these motherboards deliver exceptional performance and versatility to meet a wide range of enterprise needs.