SUPER H8SML-7 H8SML-i H8SML-7F H8SML-iF USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.
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Preface 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 H8SML-7/i(F) serverboard. The H8SML-7/i(F) serverboard is based on the AMD® SR5650/SP5100 chipsets and supports one AMD Socket AM3+ type processor with up to 32 GB of DDR3 Unbuffered ECC DDR3-1600/1333/1066 Mhz SDRAM in four (4) DIMMs.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 Checklist .......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-2 1-3 Motherboard Features ...............................................................
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Power On LED ......................................................................................... 2-13 NMI Button ............................................................................................... 2-13 Fan Headers............................................................................................. 2-13 Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 2-13 Video Connector ............
Table of Contents Installing the OS/SATA Driver ....................................................................... 2-23 Building a Driver Diskette ......................................................................... 2-23 Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS ................................................................. 2-24 Using the DotHill and Adaptec RAID Utility .................................................. 2-26 Installing the RAID Driver During OS Installation .............................
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro 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.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 1-2 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 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) Web Site: www.supermicro.com support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Figure 1-2. H8SML-7/i(F) Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) JPL1 JSTBY1 Winbond WPCM450 KB/MOUSE DP1 JPT1 JPB1 LAN1 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN COM1 VGA LAN2 JPG1 FAN5 JPW1 SLOT7 PCI-E 2.0 X8 (IN X16) JI2C1 JI2C2 LSI 2308 SLOT6 PCI-E 2.0 X4 (IN X8) SLOT5 PCI-E 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction H8SML-7/i(F) Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 CMOS Clear (See Section 2-7) JI2C1/JI2C2 I2C to PCI-E Slot Enable/Disable Both Open (Disabled) JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/2 LAN 1/2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPS1 SAS Controller Enable/Disable (only on H8SML-7(F)) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPT1 TPM Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enable) JWD1 Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) LED Descrip
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Connector Description 6-SGPIO1/6-SGPIO2 Serial General Purpose Input/Output Header for SAS COM1/2 COM1 Serial Port/Header FAN 1-5 Chassis/CPU Fan Headers IPMI LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN Port JD1 Speaker Header JF1 Front Panel Connector JIPMB1 System Management Bus Header (SMBus) JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header JOH1 Overheat Warning Header JPI2C1 Power I2C Header JPW1 24-pin Main ATX Power Connector JPW2 +12V 8-pin CPU Power Connector JSD1 SATA DOM
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 Motherboard Features CPU • One AMD Opteron 3000 series (AMD Socket AM3+ type) processors Memory • The H8SML-7/i(F) serverboard contains four (4) single/dual channel DIMM slots supporting up to 32 GB of Unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR3-1600/1333/1066 Mhz speed, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB or 8 GB size SDRAM memory. Note: Refer to Section 2-5 before installing memory and our web site for recommended DIMMs.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL ACPI Features • Microsoft OnNow • Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator • BIOS support for USB keyboard • Hardware BIOS Virus protection • Wake-On-LAN (WOL) • Internal/external modem ring-on Onboard I/O • Six (6) SATA ports supported by an on-chip SATA controller (RAID 0, 1 and 10 supported) • Eight (8) SAS ports supported by an LSI 2308 SAS2 controller (RAID 0, 1 and 10 supported (H8SML-7 and H8SML-7F only) • Seven (7) USB (Universal Serial
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-3. H8SML-7/i(F) Motherboard Layout (not drawn to scale) UDIMM/1600 1A UDIMM/1600 1B SOCKET AM3R2 CPU UDIMM/1600 2A UDIMM/1600 2B HT3 Link 16/16-2.6 GHz PCI-E GEN2 X8 RJ45 INTEL 82574L RJ45 INTEL 82574L PCI-E GEN2 x1 Slot7 PCI-E 2.0 x8 (in x16) PCI-E GEN2 x1 PCI-E GEN2 X8 SR5650 SWITCH Slot5 PCI-E 2.0 x8 SAS x8 LSI 2308 COM1 COM2 PCI-E GEN2 X4 RMII Slot6 PCI-E 2.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL HyperTransport Technology HyperTransport technology is a high-speed, low latency point to point link that was designed to increase the communication speed by a factor of up to 48x between integrated circuits. This is done partly by reducing the number of buses in the chipset to reduce bottlenecks and by enabling a more efficient use of memory in multi-processor systems. The end result is a significant increase in bandwidth within the chipset.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-6 Power Configuration Settings This section describes the features of your motherboard that deal with power and power settings. Microsoft OnNow The OnNow design initiative is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to system and device power control. OnNow is a term for a PC that is always on but appears to be off and responds immediately to user or other requests.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 1-7 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. The H8SML-7/i(F) serverboard requires the use of proprietary power supplies. Please refer to the pinout information for the power connectors in Section 8 of Chapter 2 for detailed information on power requirements.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Standardized Warning Statements About Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.
Chapter 2: Installation Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、国の関係する全ての法律・条例に従い処理する必要が あります。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen. ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • • • • • • • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation Caution: Exercise extreme caution when handling and installing the processor. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Installation Procedure Follow the procedures as listed below to install the motherboard into a chassis. 1. Install the processor(s) and the heatsink(s). 2. Install the motherboard in the chassis. 3. Install the memory and add-on cards. 4.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 3. With the lever raised, locate and align pin 1 of the CPU socket with pin 1 of the CPU. Both are marked with a triangle. Place the processor into the AMD Socket AM3+ processor socket so that both are aligned, then carefully place the CPU into the socket. Warning: Do not drop the CPU on the socket, move the CPU horizontally or vertically or rub the CPU against the socket or against any pins of the socket otherwise you may damage the CPU and/ or the socket. 4.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Mounting the Motherboard into a Chassis All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Support The H8SML-7/i(F) serverboard supports single/dual channel, DDR3-1600/1333/1066 Mhz speed Unbuffered ECC/non-ECC SDRAM. Populating two adjacent slots at a time with memory modules of the same size and type will result in interleaved (128-bit) memory, which is faster than non-interleaved (64-bit) memory. Maximum Memory Maximum memory for the H8SML-7/i(F) serverboard is up to 32 GB of DDR3 Unbuffered ECC SDRAM in four (4) slots. Figure 2-1.
Chapter 2: Installation Memory Population for Optimal Performance # DIMMS Channel 1 2 DIMMs DIMM1A 4 DIMMs DIMM1A Channel 2 DIMM2A DIMM1B DIMM2A DIMM2B DIMM Module Population Configuration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation: Per Channel DIMM Populations Options DIMM Type UDIMM DIMM A DIMM B Max. MHz, 1.5V DIMMs Max. MHz, 1.35V DIMMs Max.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 2-7 I/O Port and Control Panel Connections The I/O ports are color coded to make setting up your system easier. See Figure 2-2 below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Figure 2-2. I/O Port Locations and Definitions 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 8 Rear I/O Ports 1. Keyboard 5. COM1 2. PS/2 Mouse 6. VGA Port 3. USB0/1 7. LAN1 4. IPMI LAN 8. LAN2 Front Control Panel JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 Connector Definitions Power Connectors A 24-pin main power supply connector(JPW1) and one 8-pin CPU PWR connector (JPW2) on the motherboard. These power connectors meet the SSI EPS 12V specification. In addition to the 24-pin ATX power connector, the 12V 8-pin CPU PWR connector at JPW2 must also be connected to your power supply. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Power Fail LED The Power Fail LED connection is located on pins 5 and 6 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. PWR Fail LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition 5 3.3V 6 Power Fail LED Overheat/Fan Fail LED (OH) Connect an LED to the OH connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide advanced warning of chassis overheating or fan failure. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions and status indicators.
Chapter 2: Installation Power On LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power On LED connector is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. This connection is used to provide LED indication of power being supplied to the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 15 3.3V 16 Power LED NMI Button NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL LAN1/2 (Ethernet Ports) Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (designated LAN1 and LAN2) are located beside the VGA port. Additionally, there is a dedicated LAN for IPMI on top of the two rear USB ports (H8SML-7F and H8SML-iF only). These Ethernet ports accept RJ45 type cables.
Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Definitions The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel USB Ports on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin definitions.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Power LED/Speaker On the JD1 header, pins 1~3 are used for power LED indication, and pins 4-7 are for the speaker. See the tables on the right for pin definitions. If you wish to use the onboard speaker, you should close pins 6~7 with a jumper. Connect a cable to pins 4~7 of JD1 to use an external speaker. SATA DOM Power Connector A power connector for SATA DOM (Disk_On_Module) devices is located at JSD1.
Chapter 2: Installation Standby Power Connector Standby Power Pin Definitions (JSTBY1) The Standby Power connection header is located at JSTBY1 on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions. (You must also have a cable to use this feature.) Trusted Platform Module Header The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), available separately from a third-party vendor.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 2-9 Jumper Settings 3 2 1 3 2 1 Connector Pins Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the diagram at right for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2. Refer to the motherboard layout page for jumper locations.
Chapter 2: Installation I2C to PCI-Express Slot 2 I2C to PCI-Express Slot Jumper Settings (JI2C1/JI2C2) 2 JI C1/JI C2 allows you to enable the I2C bus to communicate with the PCIExpress slot. For the jumpers to work properly, please set both jumpers to the same setting. If enabled, both jumpers must be enabled. If disabled, both jumpers must be disabled. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL SAS Enable/Disable JPS1 allows you to enable or disable the SAS c ontroller. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable SAS. See the table on the right for jumper settings. BMC Jumper JPB1 is used to enable or disable the BMC (Baseboard Management Control) Chip and the onboard IPMI connection.This jumper is used together with the IPMI settings in the BIOS. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to Enable BMC. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-10 Onboard Indicators LAN1/LAN2 LEDs LAN LED (Connection Speed Indicator) The Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each Gb LED Color Definition Off 10 MHz amber or off to indicate the speed of Green 100 MHz the connection. See the table on the Amber 1 GHz LAN port, one LED blinks to indicate activity while the other may be green, right for the functions associated with the connection speed LED.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 2-11 SAS and SATA Drive Connections SATA Ports SATA Ports Pin Definitions (SATA0-SATA5) There are no jumpers to configure the SATA ports, which are designated Pin # Definition SATA0 through SATA5. See the table on the right for pin definitions. SAS Ports There are eight SAS ports included on the H8SML-7/H8SML-7F serverboards only. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Note: JPS1 must be set correctly to enable the SAS controller.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-12 Enabling SATA RAID Now that the hardware is set up, you must install the operating system and the SATA RAID drivers, if you wish to use RAID with your SATA drives. The installation procedure differs depending on whether you wish to have the operating system installed on a RAID array or on a separate non-RAID drive. See the instructions below for details.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Enabling SATA RAID in the BIOS Before installing the Windows operating system, you must change some settings in the BIOS. Boot up the system and hit the key to enter the BIOS Setup Utlility. After the setup utility loads, 1. Use the arrow keys to move to the "Exit" menu. Scroll down using the arrow keys to "Load Optimal Defaults" and press . Select "OK" to confirm, then to load the default settings. 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Figure 2-5. DotHill RAID Utility Program Screen Figure 2-6.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Using the DotHill and Adaptec RAID Utility The RAID Utility program allows you to define the drives you want to include in the RAID array and the mode and type of RAID. Installing the RAID Driver During OS Installation You may also use the procedure below to install the RAID driver during the Windows OS installation: 1. With the Windows OS installation CD-ROM in the CD drive, restart the system. 2. Press again to continue with the Windows setup. 3.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-13 Installing Drivers The Supermicro Website contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com, some of which must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After downloading and installing the drivers and utilities, the display shown in Figure 2-7 should appear. Click the icons showing a hand writing on paper to view the readme files for each item.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a Web base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CD-ROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system. SuperDoctor III displays crucial system information such as CPU temperature, system voltages and fan status.
Chapter 2: Installation Figure 2-9. SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III program and User’s Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm.For Linux, we recommend that you use the SuperoDoctor II application instead.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 2-14 Serverboard Battery Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 2-10). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032). Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Figure 2-10. Installing the Onboard Battery OR Please handle used batteries carefully.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components. Before Power On 1.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all the add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes. Note: If you are a system integrator, VAR or OEM, a POST diagnostics card is recommended. For I/O port 80h codes, refer to Appendix B. Memory Errors 1. Make sure that the DIMM modules are properly and fully installed. 2.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 2. BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our web site. Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed depending on the modifications to the boot block code. 3.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard? 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.
Chapter 4: BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the H8SML-7/i(F) serverboard. The 16 Mb AMI BIOS® is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the Manual Download area of our web site for any changes to BIOS that may not be reflected in this manual.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 4-2 Main Menu Figure 4-1: Main BIOS Screen When you first enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, you will see the Main Menu screen. You can always return to the Main Menu by selecting the Main tab on the top of the screen with the arrow keys. The Main Menu screen provides you with a system overview, which includes the version, built date and ID of the AMIBIOS, the type, speed and number of the processors in the system and the amount of memory installed in the system.
Chapter 4: BIOS 4-3 Advanced Settings Menu Boot Feature Quick Boot If Enabled, this option will skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for the system to boot up. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Quiet Boot If Disabled, normal POST messages will be displayed on boot-up. If Enabled, this display the OEM logo instead of POST messages. Add On ROM Display Mode This option sets the display mode for Option ROM. The options are Force BIOS or Keep Current.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Power Button Function This sets the function of the power button when you turn off the system. Options include 4-second Overide and Instant Off. Restore on AC Power Loss This sets the action that occurs when an AC power loss occurs. Options include Power Off, Power On and Last State. Resume On RTC Alarm This setting allows you to Enable or Disable RTC to generate a wake event for S4/S5 or legacy soft off.
Chapter 4: BIOS Power Cap This option can decide the highest P-state in the OS. Options include P-state 0 through P-state 4. HPC Mode This option Enables or Disables support for P-state HPC mode. CPB Mode This option specifies the method of core performance boost environment. Options include Disabled and Auto. CPU Down Core Mode This option sets down core support for the CPU. Options include Disabled, 1 Core through n Cores in odd numbered increments. The value n is depend on the core per CPU node.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL CS Sparing Enable This setting will reserve a spare memory rank in each node when enabled. Options are Enabled and Disabled. Power Down Enable This option allows you to Enable or Disable DDR power down mode. Bank Swizzle Mode This setting Enables or Disables the bank swizzle mode. ECC Configuration ECC Mode This submenu affects the DRAM scrub rate based on its setting. Options include Disabled, Basic, Good, Super, Max and User.
Chapter 4: BIOS SouthBridge Configuration OHCI/EHCI HC Device Functions These settings allow you to either Enable or Disable functions for OHCI or EHCI bus devices. USB 2.0 Controller Mode Use this setting to configure the USB 2.0 Controller in either Hi-Speed (480 Mps) or Full Speed (12 Mps) mode. Options include Enabled (Hi-Speed Mode) or Disabled (Full Speed Mode). Legacy USB Support Select "Enabled" to enable the support for USB Legacy.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL PATA Channel Configuration This allows you to set PATA channel configuration. Options include SATA as Primary or SATA as secondary. Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave LBA/Large Mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. The options are Disabled and Auto. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred.
Chapter 4: BIOS S.M.A.R.T. Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select "Auto" to allow BIOS to auto detect hard disk drive support. Select "Disabled" to prevent AMI BIOS from using the S.M.A.R.T. Select "Enabled" to allow AMI BIOS to use the S.M.A.R.T. to support hard drive disk. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. 32-Bit Data Transfer Select "Enabled" to activate the function of 32-Bit data transfer.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL PCIE x8 Slot7 These settings Enable or Disable the specified PCIE slot in your system. Onboard LAN Option ROM Select This setting allows you to select the onboard LAN option ROM for iSCSI or PXE. Note: You must enable ONLY LAN1 when the iSCSI support option is specified. Load Onboard LAN 1 Option ROM This option allows you to Enable or Disable the onboard LAN 1 option ROM.
Chapter 4: BIOS Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Use this option to Enable or Disable Remote Access in your system. If enabled, the settings below will appear. Serial Port Number Use this setting to select the serial port for console redirection. Options include COM1, COM2*. The displayed base address and IRQ for the serial port changes to reflect the selection you make. Note: Make sure the selected port is enabled. Serial Port Mode Selects the serial port settings to use.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Hardware Health Configuration CPU Overheat Alarm This setting allows you to specify the type of alarm for CPU overheating. Options include The Early Alarm and The Default Alarm. Fan Speed Control Modes This feature allows the user to determine how the system will control the speed of the onboard fans.
Chapter 4: BIOS When COA (either Early or Default Alarm) is enabled, the following actions are required to be executed: • • • • System overheating LED is required to be ON and to solid red. Onboard buzzer or speaker is required to be ON and to be a continuous sound. All system fans are required to be operated at full speed. System monitoring software (such as Super Doctor and IPMI if available) is required to report and record CPU overheating events in the event logs.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL ACPI Version Features Use this setting the determine which ACPI version to use. Options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. WHEA Support Use this setting to Enable or Disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. IPMI Configuration This menu shows static information about the IPMI firmware revision and status of the BMC, as well as options for IPMI configuration. View BMC System Event Log Pressing the Enter key will open the following settings.
Chapter 4: BIOS IP Address This submenu sets the IP address source as either Static or DHCP. Selecting Static allows you to manually set the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address. In the field provided here enter the IP address in the decimal form of xxx.xxx. xxx.xxx with xxx having a value of less than 256 and in decimal form only The IP address and current IP address in the BMC are shown. Subnet Mask In the field provided here enter the Subnet address in the decimal form of xxx.xxx.xxx.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 4-3 Security Menu AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Change Supervisor Password Select this option and press to access the sub menu, and then type in the password. Change User Password Select this option and press to access the sub menu, and then type in the password. Boot Sector Virus Protection This option is near the bottom of the Security Setup screen.
Chapter 4: BIOS Hard Disk Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from the list of available hard disk drives. A device that is in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. CD/DVD Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from the list of available CD/ DVD drives. A device that is in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL 4-5 Exit Menu Select the Exit tab from AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave BIOS Setup and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure.
H8SML-7/i(F) SERVERBOARD USER'S MANUAL Notes A-2
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, diagnostic equipment can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h. B-1 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description D0h The NMI is disabled. Power on delay is starting.
H8SML-7/i(F) Serverboard User’s Manual B-2 Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description E0h The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. E1h Initializing the interrupt vector table next. E2h Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next. E6h Enabling the floppy drive controller and Timer IRQs. Enabling internal cache memory.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes B-3 Uncompressed Initialization Codes The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution. These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM. Checkpoint Code Description 03h The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a power on condition. 05h The BIOS stack has been built. Next, disabling cache memory. 06h Uncompressing the POST code next. 07h Next, initializing the CPU and the CPU data area.
H8SML-7/i(F) Serverboard User’s Manual Checkpoint Code Description 2Ah Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be done next, if present. See the last page for additional information. 2Eh Completed post-video ROM test processing. If the EGA/VGA controller is not found, performing the display memory read/write test next. 2Fh The EGA/VGA controller was not found. The display memory read/write test is about to begin. 30h The display memory read/write test passed.
Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description 52h The memory above 1 MB has been tested and initialized. Saving the memory size information next. 53h The memory size information and the CPU registers are saved. Entering real mode next. 54h Shutdown was successful. The CPU is in real mode. Disabling the Gate A20 line, parity, and the NMI next. 57h The A20 address line, parity, and the NMI are disabled. Adjusting the memory size depending on relocation and shadowing next.
H8SML-7/i(F) Serverboard User’s Manual Checkpoint Code Description 97h Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has completed. The adaptor ROM check is next. 98h The adaptor ROM had control and has now returned control to BIOS POST. Performing any required processing after the option ROM returned control. 99h Any initialization required after the option ROM test has completed. Configuring the timer data area and printer base address next.
