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H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ User's Manual
3-3 Frequently
Asked
Questions
Question: What type of memory does my serverboard support?
Answer:
The H8QM3-2+/H8QMi-2+ supports up to 128 GB of registered ECC
DDR2-667/533/400 SDRAM with four CPUs installed. In a dual-CPU confi guration
the maximum memory support is 64 GB and in a single-CPU confi guration the maxi-
mum memory support is 32 GB. See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory.
Question: How do I update my BIOS?
Answer:
It is recommended that you
not
upgrade your BIOS if you are not experi-
encing problems with your system. Updated BIOS fi les are located on our web site.
Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update
your BIOS on our web site. Also, check the current BIOS revision and make sure
it is newer than your current BIOS before downloading.
Select your serverboard model on the web page and download the corresponding
BIOS fi le to your computer. Unzip the BIOS update fi le, in which you will fi nd the
readme.txt (fl ash instructions), the afudos.exe (BIOS fl ash utility) and the BIOS
image (xxx.rom) fi les. Copy these fi les to a bootable fl oppy disk, insert the disk
into drive A and reboot the system. At the DOS prompt after rebooting, enter the
command "fl ash" (without quotation marks) then type in the BIOS fi le that you want
to update with (xxxx.rom).
Question:
What's on the CD that came with my serverboard?
Answer:
The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that will
greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD and install the
applications you need. Applications on the CD include chipset drivers for Windows
and security and audio drivers.
Question: Why can't I turn off the power using the momentary power on/off
switch?
Answer:
The instant power off function is controlled in BIOS by the Power But-
ton Mode setting. When the On/Off feature is enabled, the serverboard will have
instant off capabilities as long as the BIOS has control of the system. When the
Standby or Suspend feature is enabled or when the BIOS is not in control such
as during memory count (the fi rst screen that appears when the system is turned
on), the momentary on/off switch must be held for more than four seconds to shut
