SUPER MICRO Computer X7DBi+ user manual About This Manual, Manual Organization, Preface

Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledge- able PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the

X7DBi+ motherboard. The X7DBi+ supports dual Intel Quad-Core and Dual-Core Xeon 5300/5100/5000 Series processors with a front side bus speed of 1.333 GHz/1.066 GHz/667 MHz. With two 64-bit Quad-Core/Dual-Core processors installed, the X7DBi+ offers superior performance, system reliability and power ef- ficiency for storage platforms. The features supported by this motherboard include the Intel Core Microarchitecture, ultra dense low-power platform, larger cache with 4 MB shared L2 capacity, the Intel Virtualization Technology, the Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64), and the Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (Intel I/ OAT). The X7DBi+ offers a superb solution for intense computing and complex I/O performance, especially ideal for high-end server platforms. Please refer to our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to be professionally installed.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the main board and provides detailed information about the 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 BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A provides BIOS Beep Codes. Appendix B and Appendix C list the Windows OS and other software installation instructions.

Conventions Used in the Manual:

Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself:

Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury.

Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components.

Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to ensure cor- rect system setup.

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