Supero H8SSL-i2 User manual
H8SSL-i2
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0c
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SUPER
Manual Revision 1.0c
Release Date: March 24, 2008
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Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of
the H8SSL-i2 motherboard. The H8SSL-i2 is based on the ServerWorks HT-1000
chipset and supports a single dual-core AMD OpteronTM 1000 series processor in an
AM2 type socket and up to 8 GB of unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2-800/667/533
SDRAM.
Please refer to the serverboard specifications pages on our web site for updates
on supported processors. This product is intended to be professionally installed.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 includes a checklist of what should be included in your motherboard
box, describes the features, specifications and performance of the motherboard
and provides detailed information about the chipset.
Chapter 2 begins with instructions on handling static-sensitive devices. Read this
chapter when installing the processor and memory modules and when installing the
motherboard in a chassis. Also refer to this chapter to connect the floppy and hard
disk drives, the serial ports, the mouse and keyboard and the twisted wires for the
power and reset buttons and the system LEDs.
If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes troubleshooting
procedures for the video, the memory and the setup configuration stored in CMOS.
For quick reference, a general FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section is pro-
vided. Instructions are also included for contacting technical support. In addition,
you can visit our web site for more detailed information.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on
running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Code Messages.
Appendix B lists BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes.
Preface
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist .................................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Supermicro .............................................................................. 1-2
H8SSL-i2 Image ....................................................................................... 1-3
H8SSL-i2 Motherboard Layout ................................................................ 1-4
H8SSL-i2 Quick Reference ....................................................................... 1-5
Serverboard Features .............................................................................. 1-6
ServerWorks HT-1000TM Chipset: System Block Diagram ...................... 1-8
1-2 Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9
1-3 PC Health Monitoring ................................................................................... 1-10
1-4 Power Configuration 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 ...................................................... 2-4
2-4 Installing Memory ........................................................................................... 2-4
2-5 I/O Port and Control Panel Connections ........................................................ 2-6
2-6 Connecting Cables ......................................................................................... 2-7
Primary ATX Power Connector ............................................................... 2-7
Secondary Power Connector .................................................................... 2-7
NMI Button ................................................................................................ 2-7
Power LED ............................................................................................... 2-7
HDD LED ................................................................................................. 2-8
NIC1 LED ................................................................................................. 2-8
NIC2 LED ................................................................................................. 2-8
Overheat/Fan Fail LED ............................................................................ 2-8
Power Fail LED ........................................................................................ 2-8
Reset Button ............................................................................................ 2-9
Power Button ............................................................................................ 2-9
Universal Serial Bus Ports (USB0/1) ........................................................ 2-9
Serial ATA Activity LEDs ........................................................................... 2-9
USB2/3 Headers .................................................................................... 2-10
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Fan Headers .......................................................................................... 2-10
Overheat LED ........................................................................................ 2-10
Power LED/Speaker ............................................................................... 2-11
ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports .......................................................... 2-11
Wake-On-Ring ........................................................................................ 2-11
Wake-On-LAN ........................................................................................ 2-11
LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) ......................................................................... 2-12
Chassis Intrusion .................................................................................... 2-12
Power I2C Header .................................................................................. 2-12
Power Supply Fail Alarm Header ........................................................... 2-12
Power Supply Fail Alarm Reset Header ................................................ 2-12
2-7 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 2-13
Explanation of Jumpers ......................................................................... 2-13
CMOS Clear ........................................................................................... 2-13
Onboard Speaker Enable/Disable ......................................................... 2-14
PCI-X Slot Speed ................................................................................... 2-14
VGA Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 2-14
LAN Enable/Disable ............................................................................... 2-14
Watch Dog Enable/Disable .................................................................... 2-15
Power Force On ..................................................................................... 2-15
I2C Enable/Disable ................................................................................. 2-15
2-8 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 2-16
LAN1/LAN2 LEDs .................................................................................. 2-16
SATA Activity LEDs ................................................................................ 2-16
Onboard Power LED .............................................................................. 2-16
2-9 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections ................................................... 2-17
Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 2-17
IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 2-18
SATA Ports ............................................................................................. 2-18
2-10 Installing Drivers ........................................................................................... 2-19
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................... 3-1
Before Power On ..................................................................................... 3-1
No Power ................................................................................................. 3-1
No Video .................................................................................................. 3-1
Memory Errors ......................................................................................... 3-2
Losing the System’s Setup Configuration ................................................ 3-2
3-2 Technical Support Procedures ....................................................................... 3-2
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3-3 Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................... 3-3
3-4 Returning Merchandise for Service ................................................................. 3-4
Chapter 4: BIOS
4-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Main Setup ..................................................................................................... 4-2
4-3 Advanced Settings Menu ............................................................................... 4-2
4-4 Boot Menu ..................................................................................................... 4-13
4-5 Security Menu ............................................................................................... 4-13
4-6 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 4-14
Appendices:
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Checklist
Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged
leader in the industry. Our boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail
to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance.
Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.
If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Included with retail box only
One (1) H8SSL-i2 motherboard
One (1) IDE cable (CBL-036L-02)
One (1) floppy cable (CBL-022L)
One (1) COM port cable (CBL-010)
Four (4) SATA cables (CBL-044L)
One (1) backplate for AM2 type CPUs (BKT-0017L)
One (1) heatsink retention module for AM2 type CPUs (BKT-0018L)
One (1) backpanel I/O shield for chassis (CSE-PT7L)
One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities
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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000
Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer, B.V.
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Asia-Pacific
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Tel: 886-2-8228-1366, ext.132 or 139
Chapter 1: Introduction
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Figure 1-1. H8SSL-i2 Image
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Notes:
Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.
Figure 1-2. H8SSL-i2 Motherboard Layout
(not drawn to scale)
JF1
JD1
JL1
JOH1
JP11
J1
USB0/1
COM1
VGA
J1B4 JPI2CFAN5 JPWF J6
FAN1
DIMM 2B
DIMM 2A
DIMM 1B
DIMM 1A
CPU
LAN1
LAN2
IPMI
FAN2
FAN3
IDE#1
Floppy
Battery
FAN4
BIOS
USB2/3
Slot #6: 133 MHz PCI-X
Slot #5: 33 MHz PCI
Slot #4: 33 MHz PCI
Rage
XL
HT-1000
JS9
COM2 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 SATA0
JPF
Speaker
JBT1
JWOL
JWOR
JPG1
JPL
JPX1A
JI2C1
JI2C2
DP1/2/3/4
JWD
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