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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
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.
Note: Additional Information given to ensure correct system setup.
Preface
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Preface
X7DA8+/X7DAE+ supports
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