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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
X7DCA-3/X7DCA-i motherboard. The
ports dual Intel Xeon Quad-Core/Dual-Core 5400/5300/5200/5100 Series proces-
sors (w/771 LGA) with a front side bus speed of 1.333 GHz or 1.066 GHz. With dual
64-bit Xeon Quad-Core/Dual-Core processors built-in, the X7DCA-3/X7DCA-i offers
substantial functionality enhancements to the motherboards based on the Intel Core
microarchitecture while remaining compatible with the IA-32 software. The features
include Intel Virtualization Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology, and
Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T). These features allow the motherboard
to operate at much higher speeds with better power management in much safer
thermal environments than the traditional motherboards. The X7DCA-3/X7DCA-i
is ideal for intense computing environments, complex business applications and
high- end workstations. Please refer to the motherboard specifi cations pages on
our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/) for updates. 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 the BIOS, and provides detailed information
on running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A provides BIOS POST Error Codes. Appendix B and Appendix C list
the Windows OS Installation 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.
Preface
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Preface
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