SUPER MICRO Computer X7SBL-LN1/LN2 user manual About This Manual, Manual Organization

Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for system integrators , PC technician and knowledgeable

PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X7SBL- LN1/LN2 motherboard. The X7SBL-LN1/LN2 supports single Xeon® 3000 sequence processor with a system bus speed of 1330 MHz/1066 MHz. The Intel Xeon 3000 sequence processor supports the 775-Land Grid Array Package that interfaces with the motherboard via an LGA775 socket. With support of Dual-Core and Quad Core Technology, Wide Dynamic Execution, FSB, Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI), Advanced Digital Media Boost, Smart Memory Access, and Thermal Management 2 (TM2), the X7SBL-LN1/LN2 delivers unparalleled system performance and great power effi ciency in a slim package. Please refer to the motherboard specifi ca- tions pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/Products/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to be professionally installed and serviced by a technician.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specifi cations and performance of the mother- 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 the BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.

Appendix B lists the Windows OS Installation Instructions.

Appendix C lists Other Software Program 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:

Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation,

!to prevent bodily injury or damage to the components.

Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to ensure correct system setup.

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