SUPER MICRO Computer X6DH3-G2, X6DHi-G2 user manual Preface, About This Manual, Manual Organization

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 X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 motherboard. The X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 supports single or dual Intel® Xeon EM64T processors at a 800 MHz front side bus. The X6DH3-G2/ X6DHi-G2 supports Hyper-Threading Technology and is ideal for high performance workstation and server environments with up to two processors on one system bus. The X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 also supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Please refer to the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site (http:// www.supermicro.com/Products) for updates or visit Intel's web site for processor support. This product is intended to be professionally installed.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specifi cations 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 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 lists 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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