Supermicro H8SSL-i User Manual

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H8SSL-i

USER’S MANUAL

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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

H8SSL-i motherboard. The H8SSL-i is based on the ServerWorks HT-1000 chipset

and supports a single AMD Opteron 100 series processor in a 939-pin microPGA

ZIF socket and up to 4 GB of unbuffered ECC DDR400/333 SDRAM.

Please refer to the serverboard specifi cations 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, specifi cations 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 fl oppy 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 confi guration 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.

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii

Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

Checklist .................................................................................................... 1-1

H8SSL-i Image ......................................................................................... 1-3

H8SSL-i Motherboard Layout .................................................................. 1-4

H8SSL-i Quick Reference ......................................................................... 1-5

Serverboard Features .............................................................................. 1-6

ServerWorks HT-1000 Chipset: System Block Diagram .......................... 1-8

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 ...................................................... 2-4

2-4 Installing Memory ........................................................................................... 2-4

2-5 I/O Port and Control Panel Connections ........................................................ 2-6

2-6 Connector Defi nitions ..................................................................................... 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

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Serial ATA Activity LEDs ........................................................................... 2-9

USB2/3 Headers .................................................................................... 2-10

Serial Ports ............................................................................................. 2-10

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

IPMI 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

SMBus Enable/Disable .......................................................................... 2-15

2-8 Onboard Indicators ....................................................................................... 2-16

LAN1/LAN2 LEDs .................................................................................. 2-16

SATA Activity LEDs ................................................................................ 2-16

2-9 Floppy, IDE and SATA Drive Connections ................................................... 2-17

Floppy Connector ................................................................................... 2-17

IDE Connectors ...................................................................................... 2-18

SATA Connectors ................................................................................... 2-18

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

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Losing the System’s Setup Confi guration ................................................ 3-2

3-2 Technical Support Procedures ....................................................................... 3-2

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 ..................................................................................................... 4-12

4-6 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................... 4-15

Appendices:

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes ...................................................................... A-1

Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes ............................................................ B-1

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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-i motherboard

 One (1) IDE cable (CBL-036)

 One (1) fl oppy cable (CBL-022)

 One (1) CPU backplate (BKT-0004)

 One (1) heatsink retention module with two (2) screws (BKT-0005)

 One (1) I/O backpanel shield for chassis (CSE-PT7)

 One (1) CD containing drivers and utilities

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Contacting Super Micro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)
[e-mail] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)
[e-mail] (Technical Support)
[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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Figure 1-1. H8SSL-i Image

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Figure 1-2. H8SSL-i Motherboard Layout

(not drawn to scale)

J1

USB0/1

COM1

VGA

LAN1

LAN2

Rage

XL

JPL

PW1

JPXA1

FAN5

CPU

1U IPMI

PCI #6: 133 MHz PCI-X

PCI #5: 33 MHz PCI

PCI #4: 33 MHz PCI

HT-1000

CPU1 DIMM 2B

CPU1 DIMM 1B

CPU1 DIMM 2A

CPU1 DIMM 1A

JP1

JPXISMB1
JPCISMB1

JP2

JP11

Speaker

PW2

JF1

FAN1

FAN2

FAN3

JOH1

JD1

IDE#1

Floppy

JS9

JPG1

DP1

DP2

Notes:

Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.

DP3 DP4

SATA0

SATA1SATA2SATA3

COM2

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USB2/3

BIOS

JWOR

JWD

JBT1

FAN4

JL1

Battery

JWOL

J5

Chapter 1: Introduction

H8SSL-i Quick Reference

Jumpers Description Default Setting

JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 2-7

JD1 Onboard Speaker En/Disable Pins 6-7 (Enabled)

JP2 Power Force On Open (Normal)

JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPL LAN Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPCISMB1 SMBus Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPXISMB1 SMBus Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPXA1 PCI-X Slot Frequency Select Open (Auto)

JWD Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset)

Connectors Description

1U IPMI IPMI 2.0 Socket

COM1/COM2 COM1 Serial Port/Header

FAN1 - 5 Fan Headers

Floppy Floppy Disk Drive Connector

IDE#1 IDE Connector

J1 Keyboard/Mouse Ports

J5 IPMI Header

JD1 Power LED/Speaker Header

JF1 Front Panel Connector

JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

JOH1 Overheat Warning Header

JP1 Power Supply Fail Signal Header

JP11 Power Supply Fail Alarm Reset Header

JS9 Serial ATA LED Activity Header

JWOL Wake-On-LAN Header

JWOR Wake-On-Ring Header

LAN1/2 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) Ports

PW1 Primary 24-pin ATX Power Connector

PW2 Secondary 4-pin Power Connector

SATA0/1/2/3 Serial ATA Connectors

USB0/1 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports 0/1

USB2/3 USB2/3 Headers

VGA Video (Monitor) Port

Onboard LEDs Description

DP1 - DP4 Serial ATA Activity LEDs

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Serverboard Features

CPU

• Single AMD Opteron 100 Series 64-bit processor in a 939-pin microPGA ZIF

socket

Memory

• Four dual/single channel DIMM slots supporting up to 4 GB of unbuffered ECC

DDR400/333 SDRAM

Note: Refer to Section 2-4 before installing.

Chipset

• ServerWorks HT-1000

Expansion Slots

• One (1) 64-bit, 133 MHz PCI-X slot (3.3V)

• Two (2) 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI slots (5V)

BIOS

• 4 Mb Firmware Hub AMIBIOS

• APM 1.2, DMI 2.3, PCI 2.2, ACPI 1.0 (ACPI 2.0 is BIOS supported), Plug and

Play (PnP)

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Flash ROM

PC Health Monitoring

• Onboard monitors for CPU core voltage, +2.5V, +3.3V, +5V, +12V and battery
voltage

• Fan status monitor with fi rmware/software speed control in BIOS

• Watch Dog, NMI

• Environmental temperature monitoring via BIOS

• Power-up mode control for recovery from AC power loss

• System resource alert

• Hardware BIOS virus protection

• Auto-switching voltage regulator for the CPU core

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ACPI Features

• Microsoft OnNow

• Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator

• BIOS support for USB keyboard

• Main switch override mechanism

• Internal/external modem ring-on

Onboard I/O

• On-chip Serial ATA controller for 4-port SATA

• One (1) UDMA/ATA100 IDE port

• One (1) fl oppy port interface (up to 2.88 MB)

• Two (2) Fast UART 16550 compatible serial connectors (1 header, 1 port)

• Broadcom BCM5704 Ethernet controller supports two Gigabit LAN ports

• PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports

• Four (4) USB 2.0 ports (two ports, two headers)

• ATI Rage 8 MB XL graphics chip

• VGA port

Other

• Wake-on-Ring (JWOR)

• Wake-on-LAN (JWOL)

CD Utilities

• BIOS fl ash upgrade utility

Dimensions

• ATX form factor: 8" x 12" (203 x 305 mm)

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AMD
Opteron
Processor

184-pin DIMMs

TM

33 MHz PCI Slots (2)

Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent

the features on your serverboard. See the previous pages for the

Rage XL

33 MHz Bus

8x H T @ 1.6 GB/ sec

ServerWorks

144 -bi t, 200 -400 MT /s

HT-1000

USB 2.0

UDMA100

Floppy Disk Drive

Serial Ports

LPC Link

NS87427

Super I/O

BIOS

PS/2 Kybd/Mouse

Figure 1-5. ServerWorks HT-1000TM Chipset:

System Block Diagram

actual specifi cations of your serverboard.

GLAN (2 )

PCI -X 133 MH z Slot

133 MHz Bus

SATA

Ports (4)

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1-2 Chipset Overview

The H8SSL-i serverboard is based on Serverworks' HT-1000 chipset, which func-

tions as a HyperTransport

performance, scalability and reliability. Its HyperTransport architecture reduces IO

bottlenecks to improve overall system performance. System memory controllers

not part of the chipset but instead are integrated into the processors to decrease

latency.

HT-1000 HyperTransport I/O Hub

The HT-1000 I/O hub interconnects the CPU/host bridge with the I/O bridge via a

HyperTransport bus to provide an interface to the various subsystems including the

Super I/O functions, the onboard graphics, the IDE controller and the USB ports.

HyperTransport Technology

TM

SystemI/OTM Hub. The HT-1000 chipset provides high

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 effi cient use of memory in

multi-processor systems. The end result is a signifi cant increase in bandwidth

within the chipset.

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1-3 PC Health Monitoring

This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the H8SSL-i. The

serverboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC

health monitoring.

Onboard Voltage Monitors for the CPU core, +5Vin, +12Vin, -12V,
Memory, 1.2V, +5V Standby, +2.5V Standby and Battery Voltage

The onboard voltage monitor will scan these voltages continuously. Once a voltage

becomes unstable, it will give a warning or send an error message to the screen.

Users can adjust the voltage thresholds to defi ne the sensitivity of the voltage

monitor. Real time readings of these voltage levels are all displayed in the System

Health Monitor section of BIOS.

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware/Software Speed Control

The PC health monitor can check the RPM status of the cooling fans. The onboard

fans are controlled by thermal management via BIOS.

CPU Overheat/Fan Fail LED and Control

This feature is available when the user enables the CPU overheat/Fan Fail warning

function in the BIOS. This allows the user to defi ne an overheat temperature. When

this temperature is exceeded or when a fan failure occurs, then, the Overheat/Fan

Fail warning LED is triggered.

Auto-Switching Voltage Regulator for the CPU Core

The 3-phase-switching voltage regulator for the CPU core can support up to 80A and

auto-sense voltage IDs ranging from 0.875 V to 1.6V. This will allow the regulator

to run cooler and thus make the system more stable.

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1-4 Power Confi guration Settings

This section describes the features of your serverboard 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.

Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator

When the CPU goes into a suspend state, the chassis power LED will start blinking

to indicate that the CPU is in suspend mode. When the user presses any key, the

CPU will wake-up and the LED will automatically stop blinking and remain on.

BIOS Support for USB Keyboard

If a USB keyboard is the only keyboard in the system, it will function like a normal

keyboard during system boot-up.

Main Switch Override Mechanism

When an ATX power supply is used, the power button can function as a system

suspend button. When the user depresses the power button, the system will enter

a SoftOff state. The monitor will be suspended and the hard drive will spin down.

Depressing the power button again will cause the whole system to wake-up. Dur-

ing the SoftOff state, the ATX power supply provides power to keep the required

circuitry in the system alive. In case the system malfunctions and you want to turn

off the power, just depress and hold the power button for 4 seconds. The power

will turn off and no power will be provided to the serverboard.

Wake-On-Ring Header (JWOR)

Wake-up events can be triggered by a device such as the external modem ringing

when the system is in the SoftOff state. Note that external modem ring-on can only

be used with an ATX 2.01 (or above) compliant power supply.

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1-5 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 of 1 GHz and faster.

The H8SSL-i accommodates 12V ATX power supplies. Although most power sup-

plies generally meet the specifi cations required by the CPU, some are inadequate.

A 2 amp current supply on a 5V Standby rail is strongly recommended.

It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets

12V ATX power supply Specifi cation 1.1 or above. Additionally, in areas where

noisy power transmission is present, you may choose to install a line fi lter to shield

the computer from noise. It is recommended that you also install a power surge

protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges.

Warning: To prevent the possibility of explosion, do not use the wrong type of

onboard CMOS battery or install it upside down.

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1-6 Super I/O

The disk drive adapter functions of the Super I/O chip include a fl oppy disk drive

controller that is compatible with industry standard 82077/765, a data separator,

write pre-compensation circuitry, decode logic, data rate selection, a clock genera-

tor, drive interface control logic and interrupt and DMA logic. The wide range of

functions integrated onto the Super I/O greatly reduces the number of components

required for interfacing with fl oppy disk drives. The Super I/O supports two 360

K, 720 K, 1.2 M, 1.44 M or 2.88 M disk drives and data transfer rates of 250 Kb/s,

500 Kb/s or 1 Mb/s.

It also provides two high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports

(UARTs), one of which supports serial infrared communication. Each UART in-

cludes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete

modem control capability and a processor interrupt system. Both UARTs provide

legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed

with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support higher speed modems.

The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Confi guration

and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power manage-

ment through a SMI or SCI function pin. It also features auto power management

to reduce power consumption.

The IRQs, DMAs and I/O space resources of the Super I/O can be fl exibly adjusted

to meet ISA PnP requirements, which support ACPI and APM (Advanced Power

Management).

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Notes

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Chapter 2: Installation

Chapter 2

Installation

2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam-

age to your motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following

measures are generally suffi cient 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.

• Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral

chips, memory modules or gold contacts.

• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in

use.

• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and

the motherboard.

• Use only the correct type of CMOS onboard battery as specifi ed by the manufac-

turer. Do not install the CMOS onboard battery upside down, which may result

in a possible explosion.

Unpacking

The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When

unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.

Installation Procedures

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. Finally, connect the cables and install the drivers.

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