Supero C7Q67, User Manual

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Preface
Preface
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
C7Q67 motherboard.
About This Motherboard
The C7Q67 supports a single 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 DT
processor in an LGA 1155 socket. With the Intel® Q67 Express chipset built in,
the C7Q67 motherboard offers substantial enhancement in system performance
and storage capability for high performance system platforms in a sleek package.
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 detailed information on the Intel Q67 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 BIOS Recovery instructions.