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
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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