H8DM8-2 H8DME-2 USER’S MANUALRevision 1.1a SUPER®
1-4H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualNotes:1. Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.2. The H8DME-2 has the same layout as the H8DM8-2 but with n
Chapter 1: Introduction1-5H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 Quick Reference Jumpers Description Default Setting J3P 3rd Power Fail Detect En/Dis Closed (Ena
1-6H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualServerboard Features CPU • Single or dual AMD Opteron 2000 Series Socket F type processors Memory
Chapter 1: Introduction1-7ACPI Features• Microsoft OnNow• Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator• BIOS support for USB keyboard• Main switch
1-8H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualFigure 1-3. nVidia MCP55 Pro/NEC uPD720400 Chipset: System Block DiagramNote: This is a general block diagram and may
Chapter 1: Introduction1-91-2 Chipset Overview The H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 serverboard is based on the nVidia MCP55 Pro/NEC uPD720400 chipset. The nVidia MCP
1-10H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s Manual1-3 PC Health MonitoringThis section describes the PC health monitoring features of the H8DM8-2/H8DME-2. The serverb
Chapter 1: Introduction1-111-4 Power Confi guration SettingsThis section describes the features of your serverboard that deal with power and power sett
1-12H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s Manual1-5 Power SupplyAs with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation.
Chapter 1: Introduction1-131-6 Super I/OThe disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O chip include a fl oppy disk drive controller that is compatib
Manual Revision 1.1a Release Date: May 15, 2008The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate.
1-14H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualNotes
Chapter 2: Installation2-1 Chapter 2 Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic c
2-2H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User's Manual!2-2 Processor and Heatsink InstallationInstalling the Processor (install to the CPU#1 socket fi rst) 1. Begin by
Chapter 2: Installation2-33. Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the socket. Once aligned, carefully place the CPU into the socket. Do not drop the
2-4H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User's ManualInstalling the HeatsinkThe use of active type heatsinks (except for 1U systems) are recommended. Con-nect the he
Chapter 2: Installation2-52-3 Mounting the Serverboard into a ChassisAll serverboards and motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different
2-6H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User's ManualFigure 2-2. Side and Top Views of DDR InstallationTo Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it s
Chapter 2: Installation2-7Notes: X indicates a pair of populated DIMM slots. If adding at least four DIMMs (with two CPUs installed), the confi gurati
2-8H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User's Manual2-5 I/O Port and Control Panel ConnectionsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC99 specifi cati
Chapter 2: Installation2-92-6 Connecting Cables ATX Power ConnectorThe primary ATX power supply con-nector (JPW1) meets the SSI (Super-set ATX) 24-pi
Prefaceiii PrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides informatio
2-10H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User's ManualOverheat/Fan Fail LEDConnect an LED to the OH connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad-vanced warning of
Chapter 2: Installation2-11Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo-cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the
2-12H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User's ManualFan HeadersThe H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 has eight fan headers. Fans 7 and 8 (only) are 4-pin Pulse Width Modulated (PWM)
Chapter 2: Installation2-13Overheat LEDConnect an LED to the JOH1 header to provide warning of chassis over-heating. See the table on the right for p
2-14H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User's ManualWake-On-RingThe Wake-On-Ring header is desig-nated JWOR. This function allows your computer to receive and &quo
Chapter 2: Installation2-15Power Fail Alarm Reset HeaderConnect JAR to the alarm reset but-ton on your chassis (if available) or to a microswitch to a
2-16H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User's Manual2-7 Jumper SettingsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choo
Chapter 2: Installation2-17I2C to PCI Enable/DisableThe JI2C1/2 pair of jumpers allows you to connect the System Manage-ment Bus to the PCI expansion
2-18H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User's ManualOnboard Speaker Enable/Disable The JD1 header allows you to use either an external speaker or the in-ternal (on
Chapter 2: Installation2-19SCSI Termination Enable/Disable (H8DM8-2 only)Jumpers JPA2 and JPA3 are used to enable or disable termination for the SCSI
H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction1-1 Overview ...
2-20H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User's Manual2-8 Onboard Indicators JLAN1/JLAN2 LEDsThe Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On e
Chapter 2: Installation2-212-9 Floppy, IDE, SCSI and SATA Drive ConnectionsUse the following information to connect the fl oppy and hard disk drive ca
2-22H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User's ManualIDE ConnectorThere are no jumpers to con-fi gure the onboard IDE#1 con-nector unless using it for a compact flash
Chapter 2: Installation2-23Ultra320 SCSI Drive ConnectorsPin Defi nitions (JA1/JB2)Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition1 +DB (12)
2-24H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User's Manual2-10 Enabling SATA RAIDNow that the hardware is set up, you must now install the operating system and the SATA
Chapter 2: Installation2-252. Use the arrow keys to move to Advanced > Floppy/IDE/SATA Confi guration > nVidia RAID Setup and press the <Enter
2-26H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User's ManualFigure 2-5. Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenClick the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the r
3-1Chapter 3: TroubleshootingChapter 3 Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting ProceduresUse the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. I
3-2H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User's ManualNOTEIf you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics card is recommended. For I/O port 80h codes,
3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshooting3. If you still cannot resolve the problem, include the following information when contacting us for technical support:
vTable of ContentsFan Headers ... 2-12JLAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports
3-4H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User's ManualQuestion: Why can't I turn off the power using the momentary power on/off switch?Answer: The instant power o
Chapter 4: BIOS4-1 Chapter 4 BIOS4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for t
4-2H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s Manual4-2 Main MenuWhen you fi rst enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main Menu screen. You can always return to
Chapter 4: BIOS4-3 Advanced ACPI Confi guration ACPI Version FeaturesUse this setting the determine which ACPI version to use. Options are ACPI v1.0
4-4H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualMPS RevisionThis setting allows the user to select the MPS revision level. The options are 1.1 and 1.4. Floppy/IDE/
Chapter 4: BIOS4-5Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of
4-6H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualSerial ATA0/1/2 Primary/Secondary ChannelHighlight one of the items above and press <Enter> to access the submen
Chapter 4: BIOS4-7S.M.A.R.T.Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select "Auto&quo
4-8H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualPCI IDE BusMasterSet this value to allow or prevent the use of PCI IDE busmastering. Select "Enabled" to al
Chapter 4: BIOS4-9DCT Unganged ModeThis setting enables unganged DRAM mode (64-bit). Options are Auto (ganged mode) and Always (unganged mode).Power D
H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualChapter 3: Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ...
4-10H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualL3 Cache BG ScrubAllows L3 cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Options are Disabled and various times in nanosecond
Chapter 4: BIOS4-11USB 1.1 ControllerEnable or disable the USB 1.1 controller. USB 2.0 ControllerEnable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. MAC0 LAN0
4-12H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualSecure Virtual Machine ModeThis setting is used to Enable or Disable SVM.CPU Page Translation TableThis setting is us
Chapter 4: BIOS4-13Serial Port Number Selects the serial port to use for console redirection. Options are COM1 and COM2. Serial Port Mode Selects the
4-14H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s Manualthe CPU temperature has dropped to 5 degrees below the threshold set. The default setting is 72o C. System Fan Mon
Chapter 4: BIOS4-15 IP Address Use the "+" and "-" keys to select the parameter. The IP address and current IP address in the B
4-16H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s Manual Hard Disk DrivesThis feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from available hard disk drives. Remo
Chapter 4: BIOS4-174-6 Exit MenuSelect the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.Save Changes and Exit When
4-18H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualNotes
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep CodesDuring the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on
Chapter 1: Introduction1-1Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer serverboard from an acknowledge
A-2H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualNotes
B-1Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesWhen AMIBIOS performs the Power
B-2H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualCheckpoint Code Description E0h The onboard fl oppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the
B-3Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesCheckpoint Code Description 03h The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on co
B-4H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualCheckpoint Code Description 25h Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIA
B-5Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesCheckpoint Code Description 4Ch The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the
B-6H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualCheckpoint Code Description 86h The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WIN-BIOS
B-7Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesCheckpoint Code Description A9h Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initializa
B-8H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualNotes
1-2H8DM8-2/H8DME-2 User’s ManualContacting SupermicroHeadquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave.
Chapter 1: Introduction1-3Note:H8DM8-2 is pictured. The H8DME-2 shares the same layout but with no SCSI compo-nents, connectors or jumpers. Figure 1-
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