Supermicro H8QG6-F Server Motherboard

Description

The Supermicro H8QG6-F Server Motherboard is powered by the AMD SR5690/SR5670/SP5100 chipset, which acts as a Media and Communications Processor (MCP). The chipset incorporates a 42 or 30-lane PCI Express interface, a 16-bit HyperTransport interface link compatible with AMD Opteron processors, a six-port Serial ATA interface, and a seven-port USB 2.0 interface, all directly connected to the CPU. This integration optimizes communication speed and memory usage, significantly boosting the chipset’s bandwidth.

PC Health Monitoring:
The Supermicro H8QG6-F serverboard comes equipped with a System Hardware Monitor chip for robust PC health monitoring. It continuously scans crucial voltage levels, providing warnings or error messages if voltages become unstable. Users can adjust voltage thresholds for sensitivity, and real-time readings are displayed in the BIOS. The fan status monitor checks cooling fan RPM and allows for firmware/software speed control. Additionally, the serverboard offers LED indicators and control for CPU overheat/fan failure, enhancing system safety.

Power Configuration Settings:
The Supermicro H8QG6-F motherboard supports Microsoft OnNow, ensuring rapid response to user or system requests while appearing to be off. A slow blinking LED indicates the CPU’s suspend state, which can be easily awakened. USB keyboards function seamlessly during system boot-up, and the power button serves as a system suspend button for added convenience. In case of system malfunctions, holding the power button for 4 seconds turns off the power.

Wake-On-LAN (WOL):
The Supermicro H8QG6-F  motherboard includes a 3-pin header for Wake-On-LAN (WOL) functionality, enabling remote power-up of the computer from a powered-off state. This feature facilitates remote PC setup, updates, and access tracking without disrupting daily LAN traffic.

Power Supply:
The H8QG6-F serverboard requires proprietary power supplies, and detailed power connector pinout information is available in Chapter 2. To maintain stability, it is recommended to use a line filter and power surge protector, especially in areas with noisy power transmission.

Super I/O:
The Super I/O integrates various functions, including data separation, write pre-compensation circuitry, decode logic, data rate selection, clock generation, drive interface control logic, and interrupt and DMA logic. It offers two high-speed UARTs with legacy and advanced speed support. Additionally, the Super I/O complies with ACPI and APM standards, facilitating power management and resource adjustments.

UIO (Universal I/O):
The H8QG6-F features Supermicro’s UIO technology, offering flexibility through a PCI-Express x4 and x8 interface that supports PCI-E cards or various UIO card types. Users can customize the serverboard by adding SAS ports, LAN ports, InfiniBand, and more to meet their specific requirements, making it a versatile solution for diverse server setups.