Supermicro MBD-H8QM3-2+-B User Manual

SUPER®H8QM3-2+H8QMi-2+USER’S MANUALRevision 1.0a

1-4H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s ManualNotes: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. The H8QMi-2+ has the same layout as the H8QM3-2+ but does n

Chapter 1: Introduction1-5H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ Quick ReferenceJumper Description Default SettingJBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 2-7)JCF1 Compact Flash Card

1-6H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s ManualServerboard Features CPUTwo (dual) or four (quad) AMD Opteron 8000 series Socket F type processorsSee web site for d

Chapter 1: Introduction1-7Onboard I/OOn-chip SATA controller supporting six (6) 3 Gb/s SATA ports (RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD) LSI 1068E SAS controlle

1-8H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s ManualFigure 1-3. nVidia MCP55 Pro Chipset:System Block DiagramnVidia MCP55 ProAMD Socket F Type Processor (CPU2)DDR2-667/

Chapter 1: Introduction1-91-4 Chipset OverviewThe H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ serverboard is based on the nVidia MCP55 Pro chipset. The MCP55 Pro functions as M

1-10H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s Manual1-5 PC Health MonitoringThis section describes the PC health monitoring features of the H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+. The serv

Chapter 1: Introduction1-11Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State IndicatorWhen the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blink

1-12H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s ManualThe H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ accommodates 12V ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifi c

Chapter 2: Installation2-1Chapter 2 Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To preven

Manual Revision 1.0a Release Date: November 14, 2007Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may n

2-2H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's Manual2-2 Processor and Heat Sink InstallationCPU Backplates Four CPU backplates (BKT-0011L) have been preinstalled

Chapter 2: Installation2-3TriangleUse your thumb and your index fi nger to hold the CPU. Locate and align pin 1 of the CPU socket with pin 1 of the CPU

2-4H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's Manual2-3 Mounting the Serverboard into a ChassisAll serverboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different type

Chapter 2: Installation2-5Figure 2-1. Side and Top Views of DDR2 InstallationTo Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into p

2-6H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's Manual2-5 I/O Port and Control Panel ConnectionsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC99 specifi ca

Chapter 2: Installation2-7ATX Power ConnectorThe primary ATX power supply con-nector (J1B1) meets the SSI (Super-set ATX) 24-pin specifi cation. Refer

2-8H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-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: Installation2-9Reset Button The Reset Button connection is lo-cated on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to the hardware reset switch on the c

2-10H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's ManualFan HeadersThe serverboard has nine fan head-ers, which are designated FAN1 through FAN9. Fans speed may be se

Chapter 2: Installation2-11ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsThe ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse ports are located at J3. The mouse is the to

PrefaceiiiPrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information fo

2-12H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's ManualWake-On-RingThe Wake-On-Ring header is desig-nated JWOR. This function allows your computer to receive and &qu

Chapter 2: Installation2-13CMOS ClearJBT1 is used to clear CMOS and will also clear any passwords. Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pa

2-14H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's ManualVGA Enable/DisableJPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 t

Chapter 2: Installation2-15Watch Dog Enable/DisableJWD controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a system monitor that can reboot the system when

2-16H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's Manual2-8 Onboard IndicatorsOnboard Power LED (DP2)DP2 is an Onboard Power LED. When this LED is lit, it means power

Chapter 2: Installation2-172-9 Floppy, IDE, SATA and SAS Drive ConnectionsUse the following information to connect the fl oppy and hard disk drive cab

2-18H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's ManualIDE ConnectorThere are no jumpers to con-fi gure the onboard IDE connec-tor. See the table on the right for pi

Chapter 2: Installation2-19SAS PortsThere are two SAS ports, one located on the backplane and the other on the serverboard near the fl oppy connector.

2-20H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's Manual2-10 Enabling SATA RAIDNote: For SAS RAID, please refer to LSI manual on the driver CD.Serial ATA (SATA)Seria

Chapter 2: Installation2-21Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOSBefore installing the Windows Operating System, you must change some settings in BIOS. Boot u

H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s ManualivTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1-1 Overview ...

2-22H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's ManualAfter you have fi nshed, press the <Ctrl> and <X> keys simultaneously. Figure 2-5 shows a list of a

Chapter 2: Installation2-23Figure 2-4. SATA RAID Utility: Main ScreenFigure 2-5. SATA RAID Utility: Array List

2-24H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's Manual2-11 Installing Software DriversAfter all the hardware and operating system have been installed, you need to i

3-1Chapter 3: TroubleshootingChapter 3 Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting ProceduresUse the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you h

3-2H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's ManualNo PowerChecklistMake sure that no short circuits exist between the serverboard and the chas-sis.Verify that al

3-3Chapter 3: TroubleshootingLosing the System’s Setup Confi gurationChecklistMake sure that you are using a high quality power supply. A poor quality

3-4H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's Manual3-3 Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion: What type of memory does my serverboard support?Answer: The H8QM3-2+/H8

3-5Chapter 3: Troubleshootingdown the system. This feature is required to implement the ACPI features on the serverboard.Question: How do I connect th

3-6H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's ManualNotes

Chapter 4: BIOS4-1Chapter 4 BIOS4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+. The AMI ROM BIOS is store

vTable of ContentsReset Button ... 2-9Power Button ..

4-2H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-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 t

Chapter 4: BIOS4-3PS/2 Mouse SupportSet this value to modify support for a PS/2 mouse. The options are Auto, En-abled and Disabled.Wait for ‘F1’ If Er

4-4H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s ManualPower Confi guration:Power Button ModeAllows the user to change the function of the power button. Options are On/Off

Chapter 4: BIOS4-5SVM uCode OptionThis setting is used to Enable or Disable processor-assisted virtualization.Power NowThis setting is used to Enable

4-6H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s ManualLBA/Large ModeLBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. The options are Disabl

Chapter 4: BIOS4-7Serial ATA0/1/2 Primary/Secondary ChannelHighlight one of the items above and press <Enter> to access the submenu for that ite

4-8H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s ManualS.M.A.R.T.Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Selec

Chapter 4: BIOS4-9 PCI/PnP Confi guration Clear NVRAMSelect Yes to clear NVRAM during boot-up. The options are Yes and No.Plug & Play OSSelect Ye

4-10H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s ManualIRQ3/IRQ4/IRQ5/IRQ7/IRQ9/IRQ10/IRQ11/IRQ14/IRQ15This feature specifi es the availability of an IRQ to be used by a P

Chapter 4: BIOS4-11 Chipset Confi guration NorthBridge Confi guration Memory Confi guration Memclock ModeThis setting determines how the memory clo

H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s Manualvi2-11 Installing Software Drivers ... 2-24Ch

4-12H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s ManualDRAM ECC EnableDRAM ECC allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automati-cally. Options are Enabled and

Chapter 4: BIOS4-13PCIE Spread SpectrumAllows you to Enable or Disable spread spectrum for PCI-Express.SATA Spread SpectrumEnables spread spectrum for

4-14H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s Manual Event Log Confi gurationView Event LogHighlight this item and press <Enter> to view the contents of the eve

Chapter 4: BIOS4-15VT-UTF8 Combo Key SupportAllows you to Enable or Disable VT-UTF8 combination key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.Sredir Memory Dis

4-16H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s Manual4-4 Boot MenuThis feature allows the user to confi gure the following items: Boot Device PriorityThis feature allow

Chapter 4: BIOS4-174-5 Security MenuAMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set

4-18H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s Manual4-6 Exit MenuSelect the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.Save Change

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep CodesDuring the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occu

A-2H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s ManualNotes

B-1Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesAppendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesWhen AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes

Chapter 1: Introduction1-1Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer serverboard from an acknowledged lead

B-2H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's ManualCheckpoint Code Description E0h The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginn

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-4H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's ManualCheckpoint Code Description 25h Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the P

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-6H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's ManualCheckpoint Code Description 86h The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WI

B-7Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesCheckpoint Code Description A9h Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initializa

B-8H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's ManualNotes

1-2H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User’s Manual1-2 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel:

Chapter 1: Introduction1-3Figure 1-1. H8QM3-2+ ImageNote: the H8QMi-2+ has the same layout but does not include SAS ports or com-ponents.