SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIA-F user manual About This Motherboard Manual Organization

Models: X8SIA X8SIA-F

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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 X8SIA/X8SIA-F motherboard. This product is intended to be installed and serviced only by professional technicians.

About This Motherboard

The X8SIA/X8SIA-F supports the Intel® Xeon® 3400, L3400 Series, CoreTM and Pentium® Series processors (LGA1156 socket), and the Intel 3420 chipset. This server platform offers optimal reliability in a highly efficient (90%) VRM design, a seven-plus year design life, five expansion slots and a 12" x 9.6" ATX form-factor. Please refer to our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for updates on supported processors.

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 the BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes. Appendix B lists Other Software Program Installation Instructions. Appendix C contains the BIOS Recovery In- structions.

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 pro- vides information for correct system setup.

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SUPER MICRO Computer X8SIA-F user manual About This Motherboard Manual Organization, Conventions Used in the Manual