User`s manual

Preface
About This Manual
This m anual is writ te n for sy stem integrators , PC te chnic ians a nd
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of
the X7SB4/X7SBE motherboard. The X7SB4/X7SBE supports a single
Intel® Xeon 3000 Series processor at a system bus speed of 1333 MHz, 1066
MHz or 800 MHz. The Intel® Xeon 3000 Series processors are housed in the
Flip-Chip Land Grid Array package that interfaces with the motherboard via an
LGA775 socket. The X7SB4/X7SBE supports the Intel Virtualization Technology
(VT), Execute Disable Bit, and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST),
providing the user with the ultimate performance in a slim package. Please refer
to our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products) for CPU updates or visit
Intel's web site for processor support. 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
mainboard 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 components into the system.
If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes troubleshoot-
ing 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 provides BIOS Error Beep Codes. Appendix B and Appendix C list
the Windows OS Installation 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 to the components.
Note:Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to ensure
correct system setup.
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