- Oct 28, 2014
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First time I'm ever using a SuperMicro H8SCM-F [1] with the Opteron 4200/4300 "HE" series. [2a] [2b] I'm trying to get the system to VGA output/POST and/or use the IPMI iKVM, I'll take either. I think I'm just overlooking and/or am ignorant of something with the VGA output.
Components under Test: (various combinations attempted)
- Brand new (3) H8SCM-F [1] with IPMI updated to 3.16 (originally 2.02) -- 3 different boards
- Brand new (1) Opteron 4256 HE 35W TDP [2a], and
used/pulled (2) Opteron 4332 HE 65W TDP [3a] -- 3 different processors, 1 for each boad
- Various PC3 and PC3L UDIMM and RDIMMs in pairs or quads, including
Brand new (1) Kingston KVR13LR9S8K4/8 (4x2GiB ECC RDIMM kit)
- Various ATX/SSB 2.x power supplies, including 8-pin Server and 4-pin P4+Molex w/8-pin adapter
I can get the IPMI to come up and access it via Web or the Java-based (using 1.6 for max compat) IPMIView software on all of them. I even updated IPMI to v3.16 (from 2.02). I have also attempted to pull the CMOS battery and shorted the CMOS reset, per manual.
I just cannot see the VGA output/POST, not after waiting for minutes. Whenever I use the Java IPMIView iKVM option, it opens the window, but says "No Signal." I've tried with the IPMI and/or VGA enabled and/or disabled, just in case I had the jumpers orientation wrong.
When I go to the sensors, it always lists the +5V, +12V and -12V to be "N/A". I get no sound from the internal speaker, the default shorted jumper setting. I also get no sound when I remove the jumper and plug in a speaker.
I've used a lot of pre-assembled SuperMicro systems in the past, and assembled lots of various boards, but this is the first time I'm using a SuperMicro mainboard on its own in a general chasis. I've looked to ensure the chassis is not shorting anything, yanked all cables sans power and the power switch/LED to ensure nothing is grounding anything.
I'm really at a loss at what I'm doing incorrectly. Anyone have any suggestions at this point? Thanx in advance. Also feel free to suggest a server-centric board. I'm attempting to register for the SuperMicro forums as well, although it doesn't seem to be too active.
-- bjs
[1] http://www.supermicro.com/Aplus/motherboard/Opteron4000/SR56x0/H8SCM-F.cfm
[2a] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_Opteron_microprocessors#3200-.2C_4200-_.26_6200-series_Opterons
[2b] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_Opteron_microprocessors#3300-.2C_4300-_.26_6300-series_Opterons
Components under Test: (various combinations attempted)
- Brand new (3) H8SCM-F [1] with IPMI updated to 3.16 (originally 2.02) -- 3 different boards
- Brand new (1) Opteron 4256 HE 35W TDP [2a], and
used/pulled (2) Opteron 4332 HE 65W TDP [3a] -- 3 different processors, 1 for each boad
- Various PC3 and PC3L UDIMM and RDIMMs in pairs or quads, including
Brand new (1) Kingston KVR13LR9S8K4/8 (4x2GiB ECC RDIMM kit)
- Various ATX/SSB 2.x power supplies, including 8-pin Server and 4-pin P4+Molex w/8-pin adapter
I can get the IPMI to come up and access it via Web or the Java-based (using 1.6 for max compat) IPMIView software on all of them. I even updated IPMI to v3.16 (from 2.02). I have also attempted to pull the CMOS battery and shorted the CMOS reset, per manual.
I just cannot see the VGA output/POST, not after waiting for minutes. Whenever I use the Java IPMIView iKVM option, it opens the window, but says "No Signal." I've tried with the IPMI and/or VGA enabled and/or disabled, just in case I had the jumpers orientation wrong.
When I go to the sensors, it always lists the +5V, +12V and -12V to be "N/A". I get no sound from the internal speaker, the default shorted jumper setting. I also get no sound when I remove the jumper and plug in a speaker.
I've used a lot of pre-assembled SuperMicro systems in the past, and assembled lots of various boards, but this is the first time I'm using a SuperMicro mainboard on its own in a general chasis. I've looked to ensure the chassis is not shorting anything, yanked all cables sans power and the power switch/LED to ensure nothing is grounding anything.
I'm really at a loss at what I'm doing incorrectly. Anyone have any suggestions at this point? Thanx in advance. Also feel free to suggest a server-centric board. I'm attempting to register for the SuperMicro forums as well, although it doesn't seem to be too active.
-- bjs
[1] http://www.supermicro.com/Aplus/motherboard/Opteron4000/SR56x0/H8SCM-F.cfm
[2a] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_Opteron_microprocessors#3200-.2C_4200-_.26_6200-series_Opterons
[2b] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_Opteron_microprocessors#3300-.2C_4300-_.26_6300-series_Opterons
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