Preface

Preface

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

PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the C2SEA/ C2SEE motherboard.

About this Motherboard

The C2SEA/C2SEE supports single Core 2™ Extreme/Core 2™ Quad/Core 2™ Duo Processor with a system bus speed of 1333 MHz/1066 MHz/800 MHz. The Intel Core 2™ Extreme/Core 2™ Quad/Core 2™ Duo Processor supports the 775-Land Grid Array Package that interfaces with the motherboard via an LGA775 socket. With support of Quad-Core/Dual-Core Technology, Wide Dynamic Execution, FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI), Advanced Digital Media Boost, Smart Memory Ac- cess, and Thermal Management 2 (TM2), the C2SEA/C2SEE delivers unparalleled system performance and great power efficiency for desktop systems. Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro. com/Products/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to be professionally installed.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and 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.

Chapter 3 describes troubleshooting procedures for the video, the memory and the system setup stored in CMOS, in case you encounter problems.

Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A and Appendix B list BIOS POST Error Codes and Messages. Ap- pendix C provides 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:

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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SUPER MICRO Computer C2SEA, C2SEE user manual About this Motherboard Manual Organization, Conventions Used in the Manual