I believe I have the same bios. I part I don't get is that there is no answer for a "certified" server here. It is not the responsibility like you or me but VMWare to at least address the question on their HCL list. And it is better to be done in a timely fashion.
One good example here I can see someone else with the same H8QM3-2 just decided to switch to Hyper-V because the questions are not answered. I am not saying VMWare should be able to answer all questions. But what is the purpose of HCL? I was expecting someone tell me either "yes, here is what we have done to install ESXi 4 on it when we certify the system" or "No, you have the wrong hardware, BIOS, etc...".
Further search on H8QM3 just telling me more storis like mine? Is this a cursed Mother Board, eventhough it is "Certified"?