SUPER MICRO Computer X8DTG-DF About This Manual, About This Motherboard 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 X8DTG- DF motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The X8DTG-DF motherboard supports the Intel 5500 Series Processor platform and the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) Technology, providing the next gen- eration point-to-point system interface that replaces the current Front Side Bus. With the 5500 Series Processor built in, the X8DTG-DF substantially enhances system performance with increased bandwidth and unprecedented scalability optimized for HPC/Cluster and high-end IU servers. Please refer to our web site (http://www. supermicro.com/products/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the mother- board and provides detailed information about the 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 BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A lists BIOS POST Error Codes. Appendix B and Appendix C provide the Windows OS 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 product damage or 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 correct system setup.

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