Supermicro C2SBM-Q User Manual download pdf (Page 3)

Preface

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technician and knowledgeable

PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the

C2SBM-Q motherboard. The C2SBM-Q supports a single Core 2 Duo/Core 2

Quad processor with a system bus speed of 1333/1066/800 MHz. The Intel Core 2

Duo/Core 2 Quad processor supports the 775-Land Grid Array Package that inter-

faces with the motherboard via an LGA775 socket. With support of the Dual-Core

Technology, the Intel Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology, Wide Dynamic Execution,

FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI), Advanced Digital Media Boost, Smart Memory

Access, and Thermal Management 2 (TM2), the C2SBM-Q delivers unparalleled

system performance and great power efciency in a slim package. Please refer to

the motherboard specications pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/

Products/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to be

professionally installed and serviced by a technician.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, speci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 CMOS.

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 provides 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:

Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation,

to prevent bodily injury or damage to the components.

Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to ensure

correct system setup.

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