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
X8DTL-6/
X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L motherboard.
About this Motherboard
The X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L supports the Intel®
5500/5600 Series Processor, the fi rst dual-processing platform that supports the
Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) Technology, providing the next generation
point-to-point system interface to replace the current Front Side Bus. With the Intel
5500/5600 Series Processor built in, the X8DTL-6/X8DTL-6F/X8DTL-L/X8DTL-6L
substantially enhances system performance with increased bandwidth and un-
precedented scalability optimized for high-end HCP/Cluster systems and intensive
applications. Please refer to our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/)
for processor and memory updates. This product is intended to be installed and
serviced by professional technicians.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 describes the features, specifi cations 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 lists BIOS POST Error Codes. Appendix B provides the 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.
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