Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technician and knowledgeable
PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
C2SBC-Q motherboard. The C2SBC-Q supports single Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad
Processor with a system bus speed of 1333 MHz/1066 MHz/800 MHz. The Intel
Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad Processor supports the 775-Land Grid Array Package that
interfaces with the motherboard via an LGA775 socket. With support of the Dual-
Core Technology, Intel Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology, Wide Dynamic Execution,
FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI), Advanced Digital Media Boost, Smart Memory
Access, and Thermal Management 2 (TM2), the C2SBC-Q delivers unparalleled
system performance and great power efficiency in a slim package. Please refer to
the motherboard specifications pages on 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, specifications and performance of the mainboard
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 BIOS and provides detailed information on
running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A
provides BIOS POST Error Codes.
Appendix B
lists the Windows OS Installation Instructions.
Appendix C
lists Other Software Program 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:
Warning:
Important information given to ensure proper system installation,
to prevent bodily injury or damage to the components.
Note
: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to
ensure correct system setup.
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