Super Micro H8DAE - motherboard - extended ATX - AMD-8111 / AMD-8131

Description: The Super Micro H8DAE is an AMD-8111/ AMD-8131-based, server motherboard.Compared to other server motherboards on the market, it is very expensive at around $1,905.This motherboard supports Opteron processors that use the Socket 940 interface.

Pros: Supports up to 32GB of RAM.Also, this motherboard has three USB optional connections.This is more favorable than the average motherboard on the market today, but is to be expected for a motherboard of this price.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: For the experienced user who wants to build a server.

Value: In general, this motherboard's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.

Suggestions: (1) You may want to consider purchasing PC 2700 DIMMs along with your motherboard if your existing memory is not of this type.(2) Be sure that you are using a Socket 940-compatible processor with this motherboard.(3) For motherboard add-ons, check out the storage and components section of CNET's website.

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• Manufacturer: Super Micro Computer Inc.
• Part Number: MBD-H8DAE-B

• General

• Product type (AE) Motherboard
• Form factor Extended ATX
• Width 12 in
• Depth 13.1 in
• Compatible Processors Opteron 200 series
• 64-bit Processor Compatibility Yes
• Mainboard processor socket Socket 940
• Mainboard / Multi-Core Support Dual-Core
• Chipset Type AMD-8111 / AMD-8131
• Data bus speed 1000 MHz
• BIOS type AMI
• Storage key information ATA-133

• Processor

• Installed Qty (Max Supported) 0 ( 2 )

• Memory

• Cache Memory Type None
• Supported RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
• Supported RAM Integrity Check ECC
• Supported RAM Speed DDR266/PC2100, PC2700, PC3200
• RAM Supported PC3200 16 GB, PC2700 16 GB, DDR266/PC2100 32 GB
• RAM Features Buffered, Registered, Two DDR channels

• Audio

• Audio Output None

• Telecom / Networking

• Modem None
• Networking Network adapter - Broadcom BCM5704C - Ethernet, - Fast Ethernet, - Gigabit Ethernet

• Features

• BIOS Features DMI 2.3 support, ACPI 2.0 support, SMBIOS 2.3 support
• Hardware Monitoring System voltage, CPU core voltage, CPU fan tachometer, Chassis temperature, CPU core temperature, Chassis fan tachometer
• Sleep / Wake Up Wake on LAN (WOL), Wake on modem (WOM)
• Hardware Features Diagnostic LEDs, Watch Dog Timer, Chassis intrusion detection

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Processor - Socket 940, 8 Memory ( 2.5 V ) - DIMM 184-pin, 2 PCI-X / 133 MHz ( 3.3 V ), 2 PCI-X / 66 MHz ( 3.3 V ), 2 PCI ( 5 V )
• Storage Interfaces ATA-133 - connector(s): 2 x 40pin IDC - 4 device(s)
• Interfaces 2 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Storage - Floppy interface - 34 pin IDC, 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 2 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 2 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A
• Additional connectors (optional) 3 x USB

• Miscellaneous

• Compliant Standards ACPI 2.0, Plug and Play
• Package Type Bulk

Super Micro Computer Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.supermicro.com/
• Address: 980 Rock Ave., , .
• Phone: +1-408-503-8000
• Email: support@supermicro.com
• Fax: +1-408-503-8008