Preface
This manual is written for system integrators, IT professionals, and
knowledgeable end-users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
X10QBL-CT/X10QBL motherboard.
About This Motherboard
The Super X10QBL(-CT) motherboard supports four Intel E7-4800 v2 (Socket
R1) series processors that offer the new Intel Microarchitecture 22nm Processing
technology, delivering the best balanced solution for the diverse needs of next-gen-
eration data centers. With the PCH C602J built in, the X10QBL(-CT) motherboard
supports MCTP Protocol, and Intel® Node Manager 3.0. This motherboard is opti-
mized for high-performance, cost-effective, cloud-computing systems. Please refer
to our website (http://www.supermicro.com) for CPU and memory support updates.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1
describes the features, specifications and performance of the mother
-
board. It also provides detailed information about the Intel PCH C602J 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 installation instructions
.
Appendix C
contains UEFI BIOS Recovery instructions.
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