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 
X7DB8/X7DBE motherboard. The 
X7DB8/X7DBE supports dual Intel Xeon
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 and Appendix B provide BIOS POST Messages and POST Codes. Appendix C, Appendix D and Appendix E list HostRAID Setup Guidelines and Other Software Driver and Program 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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