SUPER MICRO Computer X9SVL-IIF, X9SCM-IIF Preface, About This Motherboard Manual Organization

Preface

Preface

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF motherboard series.

About This Motherboard

The X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF motherboard supports a single Intel® E3-1200 v2 family series, 2nd generation Intel Core® i3, Pentium®, Celeron® processor in an LGA 1155 socket. With the Intel® C202/C204 Express chipset built in, the X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF motherboard offers substantial enhancement in system performance and storage capability for entry-level to mid-range servers in a sleek package. Please refer to our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for processor and memory support updates. This product is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the mother- board, and provides detailed information about the Intel Cougar Point chipset.

Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when in- stalling the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the system. If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes trouble- shooting procedures for video, memory and system setup stored in the CMOS.

Chapter 4 includes an introduction to the BIOS, and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.

Appendix B lists software program installation instructions.

Appendix C contains BIOS Recovery instructions.

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