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Supermicro Supero H8DA8-2 User Manual

Supermicro Supero H8DA8-2
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H8DA8-2
H8DAE-2
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0c
SUPER
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Table of Contents

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Supermicro Supero H8DA8-2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory Slots8
Maximum Memory64 GB
Parallel Ports1
CPUAMD Opteron
Supported Memory TypesDDR2 SDRAM
Expansion Slots1x PCI 33MHz slot
LANDual Gigabit Ethernet
USB Ports6
Serial Ports1

Summary

Preface

About This Manual

Provides an overview of the manual's content and intended audience.

Manual Organization

Details the structure and content of each chapter in the manual.

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-1 Overview

Introduces the serverboard, including its contents and general specifications.

Contacting Supermicro

Provides contact information for Supermicro headquarters, Europe, and Asia-Pacific support.

1-2 Chipset Overview

Describes the nVidia MCP55 Pro/IO-55/NEC uPD720400 chipset and HyperTransport technology.

1-3 PC Health Monitoring

Details the serverboard's health monitoring features including voltage, fan, and temperature monitoring.

1-4 Power Configuration Settings

Explains power management features like Microsoft OnNow, suspend states, USB keyboard support, and Wake-On-LAN.

1-5 Power Supply

Provides recommendations and requirements for the serverboard's power supply unit.

1-6 Super I/O

Describes the functionality of the Super I/O chip for disk drives, serial ports, and parallel ports.

Chapter 2: Installation

2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Provides precautions and procedures for safely handling static-sensitive electronic components.

2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Guides on installing the CPU backplates and processors into the serverboard sockets.

2-3 Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis

Details how to check compatibility and mount the serverboard into a computer chassis.

2-4 Installing Memory

Provides instructions for installing DDR2 memory modules into the serverboard slots.

2-5 I/O Port and Control Panel Connections

Explains the location and definition of various I/O ports and front control panel connectors.

2-6 Connecting Cables

Details the connections for ATX power, processor power, auxiliary power, and various LEDs.

2-7 Jumper Settings

Explains the function and configuration of various jumpers on the serverboard for optional settings.

2-8 Onboard Indicators

Describes the functions of onboard LEDs for network activity, power status, and SCSI activity.

2-9 Floppy, IDE, Parallel Port, SCSI and SATA Drive Connections

Provides pin definitions and connection information for floppy, IDE, parallel, SCSI, and SATA drives.

2-10 Enabling SATA RAID

Guides on enabling SATA RAID functionality in the BIOS and using the nVidia RAID Utility.

2-11 Installing Drivers

Instructions for installing necessary drivers from the included Supermicro CD.

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures

Provides step-by-step procedures to diagnose and resolve common system issues.

3-2 Technical Support Procedures

Outlines steps to take before contacting technical support and information to provide.

3-3 Frequently Asked Questions

Answers common questions regarding memory support, BIOS updates, and included CD contents.

3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service

Details the warranty service process, including RMA procedures and requirements.

Chapter 4: BIOS

4-1 Introduction

Introduces the AMIBIOS Setup utility and how to start it.

4-2 Main Menu

Describes the main BIOS screen, system overview, and how to set system time and date.

4-3 Advanced Settings Menu

Covers BIOS features like Quick Boot, Quiet Boot, OS Installation, ACPI, and Suspend Mode.

4-4 Boot Menu

Allows users to configure boot device priority, hard disk drives, removable drives, and CD/DVD drives.

4-5 Security Menu

Covers BIOS security features like supervisor and user passwords, and boot sector virus protection.

4-6 Exit Menu

Explains options for saving changes, discarding changes, and loading default BIOS settings.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes

BIOS Error Beep Codes

Lists and describes audible beep codes indicating non-fatal and fatal errors during POST.

A-1 AMIBIOS Error Beep Codes

Details specific AMIBIOS beep codes for memory and video errors, along with their meanings.

Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes

BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes

Explains how checkpoint codes are written to I/O port 0080h during POST for diagnostics.

B-1 Uncompressed Initialization Codes

Lists uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes in order of execution for system diagnostics.

B-2 Bootblock Recovery Codes

Lists bootblock recovery checkpoint codes in order of execution for BIOS recovery.

B-3 Uncompressed Initialization Codes

Lists runtime uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes in order of execution.

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