Supero SUPERO X8DTG-QF, Руководство пользователя

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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 X8DTG-
QF motherboard.
About This Motherboard
The X8DTG-QF motherboard supports the Intel 5500/5600 Series Proces-
sor platform and the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) Technology, providing the next
generation point-to-point system interface that replaces the current Front Side Bus.
With the 5500/5600 Series Processor and dual Intel 5520 IOH-36D chips built in, the
X8DTG-QF substantially enhances system performance with increased bandwidth
and unprecedented scalability optimized for HPC/Cluster and high-end 4U servers.
Please refer to our web site (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 mother-
board 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 lists BIOS POST Error Codes . Appendix B and Appendix C provide
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 product damage or bodily injury.
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