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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
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ motherboard. The X7DA8+/X7DAE+ supports
dual Intel Quad-Core and Dual-Core processors with a front side bus speed of
1.333 GHz/1.066 GHz/667 MHz. With two 64-bit Quad-Core and Dual-Core proces-
sors built-in, the X7DA8+/X7DAE+ offers substantial functionality enhancements
to the motherboards based on the Intel Core microarchitecture while remaining
compatible with the IA-32 software. The features include the Intel Hyper-Threading
Technology, Virtualization Technology, Hyper Pipelined Technology, Execution Trace
Cache, Thermal Monitor 1/2 (TM1/TM2), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology,
Advanced Dynamic Execution, Advanced Transfer Cache, Streaming SIMD Exten-
sions 3 (SSE3) and Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T). These features
allow the motherboard to operate at much higher speeds with better power manage-
ment in much safer thermal environments than the traditional motherboards. The
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ is ideal for high performance quad processor or dual processor
(DP) 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 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 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 Codes. Appendix B and Appendix C list the
Windows OS and other 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 done to the components.
N ote: Additional Information given to ensure correct system setup.
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