H8DM3-2/H8DMi-2 User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist ................................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Supermicro ............................................................................. 1-2
H8DM3-2/H8DMi-2 Image ........................................................................ 1-3
H8DM3-2/H8DMi-2 Serverboard Layout .................................................. 1-4
H8DM3-2/H8DMi-2 Quick Reference ....................................................... 1-5
Serverboard Features .............................................................................. 1-6
nVidia nVidia MCP55 Pro Chipset: System Block Diagram .................... 1-7
1-2 Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9
1-3 PC Health Monitoring ................................................................................... 1-10
1-4 Power
Confi guration Settings ....................................................................... 1-11
1-5 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 1-12
1-6 Super I/O ....................................................................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2: Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ............................................................... 2-2
2-3 Mounting the Serverboard into a Chassis ...................................................... 2-5
2-4 Installing Memory ........................................................................................... 2-5
2-5 I/O Port and Control Panel Connections ........................................................ 2-8
2-6 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 2-9
ATX Power Connector .............................................................................. 2-9
Processor Power Connector .................................................................... 2-9
Auxiliary Power Connector ....................................................................... 2-9
Power LED ............................................................................................... 2-9
HDD LED ............................................................................................... 2-10
NIC1 LED ............................................................................................... 2-10
NIC2 LED ............................................................................................... 2-10
Overheat/Fan Fail LED .......................................................................... 2-10
Power Fail LED ...................................................................................... 2-10
Reset Button .......................................................................................... 2-11
Power Button .......................................................................................... 2-11
Universal Serial Bus Ports (USB0/1) ..................................................... 2-11
USB Headers ......................................................................................... 2-11
ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports .......................................................... 2-12
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