Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE motherboard. The C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/ C2SBA/C2SBE supports single Intel Xeon 3000 Series/Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo Processor with a system bus speed of up to 1.33 GHz. The Intel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo Processor supports the 775-Land Grid Array Package, which interfaces with the motherboard via an LGA775 socket. With the support of the Quad-Core/Dual-Core Technology, Wide Dynamic Execution, FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI), Advanced Digital Media Boost, Smart Memory Access, and Thermal Management 2 (TM2), the C2SBA+II/C2SBA+/C2SBA/C2SBE delivers unparalleled system performance and great power efficiency in a slim package. Please refer to the motherboard specifica- 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, specifications and performance of the mainboard and provides detailed information about the chipset.

Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when installing the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the system.

If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes troubleshooting procedures for the video, the memory and the 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 POST Messages.

Appendix B lists BIOS POST Codes.

Appendix C, Appendix D and Appendix E list HostRAID Setup Guidelines 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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SUPER MICRO Computer C2SBE, C2SBA+II user manual About This Manual Manual Organization, Conventions Used in the Manual