Supero PDSBM-LN1, User Manual

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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
PDSBM-LN1/PDSBM-LN2/PDSBM-LN2+ motherboard. This motherboard
supports a single Intel Xeon 3000 Series/Core 2 Duo/Pentium D/Pentium 4 Proces-
sor with a system bus speed of up to1066 MHz. The Intel Xeon 3000 Series/Core
2 Duo/Pentium D/Pentium 4 Processor supports the 775-Land Grid Array Package
that interfaces with the motherboard via an LGA775 socket. With the support of
the Quad-Core/Dual-Core Technology, Wide Dynamic Execution, FSB Dynamic Bus
Inversion (DBI), Advanced Digital Media Boost, Smart Memory Access, and Ther-
mal Management 2 (TM2), the PDSBM-LN1/PDSBM-LN2/PDSBM-LN2+ delivers
unparalleled system performance and great power effi ciency in a slim size package.
Please refer to the motherboard specifi cations pages on our website (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, specifi cations 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 Messages.
Appendix B lists BIOS POST Codes.
Appendix C and Appendix D list Software 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
or to prevent damage to the components
Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or provides inform-
ation for correct system setup.
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