Preface
This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board DX48BT2.
Intended Audience
The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences.
Use Only for Intended Applications
All Intel Desktop Boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers (PC) for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of this product for other PC or embedded
Document Organization
The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows:
1Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features
2Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the Desktop Board and other hardware components
3Updating the BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS
4Configuring for RAID: information about configuring your system for RAID
AError Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes
BRegulatory Compliance: describes the board’s adherence to safety standards and EMC regulations and its product certifications
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
CAUTION
Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data.
NOTE
Notes call attention to important information.
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