About This Motherboard - Supermicro X8DTN+-F-LR User Manual

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR motherboard supports the Intel 5500/5600
Series processors, the fi rst dual-processing platform that supports the Intel Quick-
Path Interconnect (QPI) Technology, providing the next generation point-to-point
system interface to replace the current Front Side Bus. With the 5500/5600 Series
Processor built in, the X8DTN+-F/X8DTN+-F-LR motherboard substantially en-
hances system performance in server platforms. Please refer to our website (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 provides quick installation instructions.
Chapter 2 describes the features, specifi cations and performance of the mother-
board and provides detailed information about the 5520 chipset.
Chapter 3 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 4, which describes trouble-
shooting procedures for video, memory and system setup stored in the CMOS.
Chapter 5 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 Other Software Program Installation Instructions.
Preface
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Preface