Preface
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
X8SIA/X8SIA-F motherboard. This product is intended to be installed and
serviced only by professional technicians.
About This Motherboard
The
X8SIA/X8SIA-F supports the Intel
®
Xeon
®
3400, L3400 Series, Core
TM
and Pentium
®
Series processors (LGA1156 socket), and the Intel 3420 chipset. This
server platform offers optimal reliability in a highly efficient (90%) VRM design, a
seven-plus year design life, five expansion slots and a 12" x 9.6" ATX form-factor.
Please refer to our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for updates on
supported processors.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1
describes the features, specifications 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
provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.
Appendix B
lists Other Software
Program Installation Instructions
. Appendix C
contains the BIOS Recovery In-
structions.
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 pro-
vides information for correct system setup.
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