Supero X7DWU, 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 X7DWU
motherboard. The X7DWU supports dual Intel® Quad-Core/Dual-Core
Xeon™ 5400 Series/5300LV Series/5200 Series/5100LV Series processors with a
front side bus speed of up to 1.60 GHz. With two 64-bit Quad-Core or Dual-Core
processors built-in, the X7DWU offers substantial functionality enhancements to
the motherboards based on the Intel Core Microarchitecture core while remaining
compatible with the IA-32 software. The X7DWU supports Intel Virtualization Tech-
nology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology, Advanced Dynamic Execution, and
Streaming SIMD Extensions 4.1 (SSE4.1). These features allow the motherboard
to operate at much higher speeds with better power management in much safer
thermal environments than the traditional motherboards. The X7DWU is ideal for
high performance workstation and enterprise server environments. Please refer
to our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for updates on supported
processors. This product is intended to be professionally installed.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 describes the features, specifi cations and performance of the main board
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 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, Appendix C and
Appendix D list HostRAID Setup Guidelines and Other Software Program/Driver
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 ensure correct system setup.
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