Super X8DTL-3, User Manual

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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-3/
X8DTL-i/X8DTL-3F/X8DTL-iF motherboard.
About this Motherboard
The X8DTL-3/X8DTL-i/X8DTL-3F/X8DTL-iF supports the Intel® 5500/5600
Series Processor, the fi rst dual-processing platform that supports the Intel Quick-
Path 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-3/X8DTL-i/X8DTL-3F/X8DTL-iF substantially
enhances system performance with increased bandwidth and unprecedented scal-
ability optimized for high-end HCP/Cluster systems and intensive applications.
Please refer to our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for updates
on supported processors. 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 Software Instal-
lation 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:
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