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Preface
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
X6DH8-G2+/X6DHE-G2+ motherboard. The X6DH8-G2+/
X6DHE-G2+ supports single or dual Intel
single-core/dual-core 64-bit 604 pin
Xeon
TM
processors at a 800 MHz front side bus. The X6DH8-G2+/X6DHE-G2+
supports the Intel EM64T, the Demand-Based Switching (DBS) with Enhanced
Intel SpeedStep technology, providing the user with high effi ciency server platforms
that handle complex, simultaneous and escalating data transactions. Please refer
to the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.
com/Product/motherboard) 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
troubleshooting procedures for the video, the memory and the system setup stored
in CMOS.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on
running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A provides BIOS POST Messages.
Appendix B lists BIOS POST Codes.
Appendix C lists 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.