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Preface
Preface
This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and
knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
C7H61 motherboard.
About This Motherboard
The C7H61 supports a single 2nd and 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/
i3, Pentium, Celeron desktop processor in an LGA 1155 socket. With the Intel® H61
Express chipset built in, the C7H61 motherboard offers excellent balance of price/
performance for entry level or embedded applications. Please refer to our website
(http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for processor and memory support updates.
This product is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the mother -
board, and provides information on the Intel® H61 Express 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 software program installation instructions .
Appendix C contains UEFI BIOS Recovery instructions.