User`s manual

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

X7DA8+/X7DAE+ motherboard. The X7DA8+/X7DAE+ supports

dual Intel Quad-Core and Dual-Core processors with a front side bus speed of

1.333 GHz/1.066 GHz/667 MHz. With two 64-bit Quad-Core and Dual-Core proces-

sors built-in, the X7DA8+/X7DAE+ offers substantial functionality enhancements

to the motherboards based on the Intel Core microarchitecture while remaining

compatible with the IA-32 software. The features include Intel Virtualization Tech-

nology, Execution Trace Cache, Thermal Monitor 1/2 (TM1/TM2), Enhanced Intel

SpeedStep technology, Advanced Dynamic Execution, Streaming SIMD Extensions

3 (SSE3) and Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T). These features allow the

motherboard to operate at higher speeds with better power management in safer

thermal environments than the traditional motherboards. The X7DA8+/X7DAE+ is

ideal for high performance quad processor or dual processor (DP) workstation and

enterprise 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.

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 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 provides BIOS POST Codes. Appendix B and Appendix C list 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 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 done to the components.

Note: Additional Information given to ensure correct system setup.

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Preface