SUPER MICRO Computer X8STE, X8ST3-F Preface, About This Motherboard, Manual Organization

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 X8ST3-F/X8STE motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The X8ST3-F/X8STE supports the Intel® Core™ i7 processor and future Nehalem family processors in the LGA 1366 package. These processors support the Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) technology, providing the next generation point-to-point system interface that replaces the current Front Side Bus. With the Intel X58 Express chipset built-in, the X8ST3-F/X8STE offers substantial enhance- ment in system performance with increased bandwidth and unprecedented scal- ability, optimized for intense-computing and high-end server platforms. Please refer to our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to be professionally installed and serviced by a technician.

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 the Windows OS Installation Instructions.

Appendix C lists Other Software Program Installation Instructions.

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