Supermicro X6DLP-4G2, User Manual

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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 X6DLP-4G2/
X6DLP-EG2 motherboard. The X6DLP-4G2/X6DLP-EG2 supports single or
dual Intel ® Sossaman dual core processors at a 667 MHz front side bus. Based upon
the Intel Sossaman processor, the X6DLP-4G2/X6DLP-EG2 supports dual
processing, Intel Architecture with Dynamic Execution, Address/Data/Response Parity
on the Front Side Bus, Advanced Power Management, Intel Thermal Management,
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST), and is ideal for high performance,
and low power communications infrastructure environments. Please refer to the
motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/
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 mother-
board 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 this 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.