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Preface
Preface
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
C7Z87-OCE motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The C7Z87-OCE supports a single 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3
DT processor in an LGA 1150 (H3) socket. With the Intel® Z87 Express chipset built
in, the C7Z87-OCE motherboard offers substantial system performance and storage
capability for overclocking platforms in a sleek package. Please refer to our website
(http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for processor and memory support updates.
This product is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specications and performance of the mother-
board, and provides detailed information on the Intel Z87 Express 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 software program installation instructions.
Appendix C contains UEFI BIOS Recovery instructions.
Appendix D contains an introduction and instructions regarding the Dual Boot Block
feature of this motherboard.