Preface
About This Manual
T hi s m anual i s w r it te n fo r syste m inte g r ato r s, P C te c hni c i ans an d
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of
the
PDSMi-LN4 motherboard. The PDSMi-LN4 supports single Intel
Pentium D (Dual-Core)/Pentium 4 Extreme Edition/Pentium 4/Pentium Extreme
Edition/Celeron D LGA (Land Grid Array) 775 Processors at system bus speeds
of 1066 MHz/800 MHz/533 MHz. The LGA 775 Pentium D/Pentium 4/Celeron
D Processor is housed in a Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FC-LGA4) package that
interfaces with the motherboard via an LGA775 socket. The PDSMi-LN4 sup-
ports Intel Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology, EM64T Technology, Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep Technology (EIST) and Matrix Storage Technology. Please refer to the
motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/
Product) for updates or visit Intel's web site for processor support. This product is
intended to be professionally installed and serviced by a technician.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1
describes the features, specifi cations and performance of the PDSMi-
LN4 mainboard and provides detailed information about the chipset.
Chapter 2
provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when
installing the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into
the system. If you encounter any problems, see
Chapter 3
, which describes
troubleshooting procedures for the video, the memory and the system setup.
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
lists 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:
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 to ensure
correct system setup.
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