H8QI6-F H8QIi-F USER’S MANUALRevision 1.0b® SUPER
1-2H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s Manual1-2 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Chapter 1: Introduction1-3Figure 1-1. H8QI6-F Image
1-4H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualNotes:Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.Not all ports, jumpers or LED Indicators are available on
Chapter 1: Introduction1-5H8QI6/i-F Quick ReferenceJumper Description Default SettingJBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 2-7)JCF1 Compact Flash Master/Slave
1-6H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualConnector DescriptionCOM1/COM2 COM1 Serial Port/HeaderFAN 1-9 Chassis/CPU Fan Headers HT Connector HT Connectors
Chapter 1: Introduction1-7Motherboard FeaturesCPUQuad AMD Opteron 8000 series (Socket F type) processors• Note: Support for 837x, 838x, 839x and 84xx
1-8H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualACPI FeaturesMicrosoft OnNow• Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator• BIOS support for USB keyboard• Wake
Chapter 1: Introduction1-94x DIMM4x DIMM1207-SOCKET #41207-SOCKET #34x DIMMLPC BUSKB.4x DIMMMS.FWHDDR2-533/6671207-SOCKET #2LPC I/OW83627HFVRMSR5690PC
1-10H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s Manual1-3 Chipset OverviewThe H8QI6/i-F serverboard is based on the AMD SR5690/SP5100 chipset. This chipset functions
Chapter 1: Introduction1-11CPU Overheat/Fan Fail LED and Control This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat/Fan Fail warning fun
The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccu
1-12H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualWake-On-LAN (WOL)Wake-On-LAN is defi ned as the ability of a management application to remotely power up a compu
Chapter 1: Introduction1-13The Super I/O supports one PC-compatible printer port (SPP), Bi-directional Printer Port (BPP) , Enhanced Parallel Port (EP
1-14H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualNotes
Chapter 2: Installation2-1Chapter 2 Installation2-1 Static-Sensitive DevicesElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To preven
H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User's Manual2-2!2-2 Processor and Heatsink InstallationExercise extreme caution when handling and installing the processo
Chapter 2: Installation2-3Installing the HeatsinksWe recommend the use of active type heatsinks (except for 1U systems). Use any onboard fan header fo
H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User's Manual2-42-3 Mounting the Motherboard into a ChassisAll motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different
Chapter 2: Installation2-5Figure 2-1. Side and Top Views of DDR InstallationTo Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into p
H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User's Manual2-62-5 PCI Expansion CardsA riser card is used to support one standard size (full height full length) PCI exp
Chapter 2: Installation2-712543 6 7892-6 I/O Port and Control Panel ConnectionsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC99 specifi cati
PrefaceiiiPrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information fo
H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User's Manual2-82-7 Connector Defi nitions Power Connectors A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1) and three 8-pin CPU
Chapter 2: Installation2-9NIC2 (LAN2) LEDThe LED connections for LAN2 are on pins 9 and 10 of JF1. Attach LAN LED cables to display network activity.
H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User's Manual2-10Universal Serial Bus PortsTwo Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 2.0) are located beside the Keyboard and Mou
Chapter 2: Installation2-11Wake-On-LANThe Wake-On-LAN header is designated JWOL. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions. You must have a LAN c
H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User's Manual2-12Chassis Intrusion A Chassis Intrusion header is located at JL1. Attach the appropriate cable to inform you
Chapter 2: Installation2-13UID ButtonPin Defi nitionsPin# Defi nition1 Ground2 Ground3 Button In4 GroundUnit Identifi er ButtonSW1 is a Unit Identifi e
H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User's Manual2-142-8 Jumper SettingsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used t
Chapter 2: Installation2-15VGA Enable/DisableJPG1 allows you to enable or disable the VGA port. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable VGA.
H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User's Manual2-16LAN1/2 Enable/Disable Change the setting of jumper JPL1 to enable to enable or disable the LAN1 and LAN2 E
Chapter 2: Installation2-172-9 Onboard IndicatorsLAN1/LAN2 LEDsThe Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each Gb LAN port, on
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H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User's Manual2-182-10 IDE, SAS and SATA Drive ConnectionsUse the following information to connect the IDE hard disk drive
Chapter 2: Installation2-19SATA PortsThere are no jumpers to confi gure the SATA ports, which are designated SATA0 through SATA5. See the table on the
H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User's Manual2-202-11 Enabling SATA RAIDNow that the hardware is set up, you must install the operating system and the SAT
Chapter 2: Installation2-21Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOSBefore installing the Windows Operating System, you must change some settings in BIOS. Boot u
H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User's Manual2-22Figure 2-5.Adaptec RAID Utility Program ScreenUsing the Adaptec RAID UtilityThe Adaptec® RAID Utility prog
Chapter 2: Installation2-23Figure 2-6. Driver/Tool Installation Display Screen2-12 Installing DriversThe CD that came bundled with the system contains
H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User's Manual2-24Supero Doctor IIIThe Supero Doctor III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote manageme
Chapter 2: Installation2-25Note: Super Doctor III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Web Site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Super
H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User's Manual2-26Notes
3-1Chapter 3: TroubleshootingChapter 3 Troubleshooting3-1 Troubleshooting ProceduresUse the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you h
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3-2H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User's ManualTurn the power switch on and off to test the system.4. The battery on your motherboard may be old. Check to
3-3Chapter 3: Troubleshooting3-2 Technical Support ProceduresBefore contacting Technical Support, please take the following steps. Also, note that as
3-4H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User's Manualreadme.txt (fl ash instructions), the afudos.exe (BIOS fl ash utility) and the BIOS image (xxx.rom) fi les. Co
Chapter 4: BIOS4-1Chapter 4 BIOS4-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8QI6/i-F serverboard. The AMI ROM BIOS is s
4-2H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s Manual4-2 Main MenuWhen you fi rst enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main Menu screen.You can always retur
Chapter 4: BIOS4-3Secure Virtual Machine ModeThis setting is used to Enable or Disable SVM.Power NowThis setting is used to Enable or Disable the AMD
4-4H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualPIO ModePIO (Programmable I/O) mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE contro
Chapter 4: BIOS4-5ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable DetectionThis option selects the mechanism used for detecting the installation of an 80-pin ATA(PI) cable. Optio
4-6H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualPCI IDE BusmasterUse this setting to Enable or Disable BIOS enabled uses of PCI Busmastering for reading or writ
Chapter 4: BIOS4-7Serial 2 AddressThis option specifi es the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of serial port 2. Select "Disable
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4-8H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualNODE0: NODE1 HT Link WidthLink WidthHyper Transport runs at this width. Options include Auto, 4 Bit, 8 Bit and 1
Chapter 4: BIOS4-9Power Down EnableThis setting enables or disables DDR power down mode. Options are Enabled and Disabled.Power Down ModeThis sets the
4-10H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualL2 Cache BG ScrubAllows L2 cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Options are Disabled and various times in nanos
Chapter 4: BIOS4-11SATA IDE Combined ModeThis setting allows you to Enable or Disable the SATA IDE combined mode.PATA Channel Confi gurationThis allows
4-12H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualSlot Power Limit, WUse this setting to confi gure the Slot Power Limit power. The user can adjust this value usi
Chapter 4: BIOS4-13 GPP Core SettingsThese submenus allow you to specify GPP core settings. Each submenu allows you to defi ne the same settings liste
4-14H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualLCLK Clock Gating in L1Use this setting to Enable or Disable the LCLK clock gating in L1. Debug OptionPeer to
Chapter 4: BIOS4-15HT3 Link Power StateThis setting allows you to confi gure the HT3 Link power state. Options include Auto, LS0, LS1, LS2 and LS3.Unit
4-16H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualPrimary Video ControllerUse this setting to specify the primary video controller boot order. Options include PC
Chapter 4: BIOS4-17Headless ModeUse this setting to Enable or Disable headless operation mode through ACPI. IPMI Confi gurationThis menu shows static
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4-18H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s Manual Gateway Address In the fi eld provided here enter the Gateway address in the decimal form of xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx w
Chapter 4: BIOS4-19Redirection After BIOS POST Options are Disable (no redirection after BIOS POST), Boot Loader (redirection during POST and during b
4-20H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualUSB Mass Storage Reset DelayUse this option to set the number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage de
Chapter 4: BIOS4-21Hit 'DEL' Message DisplayUse this option to Enable or Disable the "Press DEL to run setup" message in POST.Inte
4-22H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualChange User PasswordSelect this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu, and then type in the pas
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
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B-1Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesAppendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesWhen AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes
B-2H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualCheckpoint Code Description E0h The onboard fl oppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginni
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
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B-4H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualCheckpoint Code Description 25h Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the PO
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-6H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualCheckpoint Code Description 86h The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WIN
B-7Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesCheckpoint Code Description A9h Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initializa
B-8H8QI6/i-F Serverboard User’s ManualNotes
Chapter 1: Introduction1-1Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewChecklistCongratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged lead
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