Supermicro X9DB3-F User Manual download pdf (Page 3)

Preface

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and

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

X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The Super X9DB3-F/X9DBi-F/X9DB3-TPF/X9DBi-TPF motherboard supports

dual Intel E5-2400 (Socket B2) processors, which offer the Intel QPI (QuickPath

Interface) Technology (V.1.1), providing point-to-point connections with a transfer

speed of up to 8.0 GT/s. With the C606/C602 chipset built in, the X9DB3/i-F(TPF)

motherboard supports Intel® Management Engine (ME), Rapid Storage Technology,

Digital Media Interface (DMI), PCI-E Gen. 3.0, and DDR3 memory of up to 1600

MHz, greatly enhancing system performance. This motherboard is ideal for high-

end server platforms. Please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com for

processor and memory update and support.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features, specications and performance of the mother-

board. It also provides detailed information on the Intel C606/C602 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.

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