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This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
X8SAX/C7X58 motherboard.
About This Motherboard
X8SAX/C7X58 supports the Intel ® Core™ i7 / i7 Extreme Edition, and
The
Intel® Xeon® 5500/3500 series processors. It is the first platform that supports the
Intel QuickPath Interconnect technology, providing the next generation point-to-point
system interface, replacing the current Front Side Bus. With the Intel X58 Express
Chipset platform built-in, the X8SAX/C7X58 offers substantial enhancement in sys-
tem performance with increased bandwidth and unprecedented scalability, optimized
for intensive-applications and high-end workstations. Please refer to our web site
(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 describes the features, specifications and performance of the mother-
board and provides detailed information about the 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 Other Software Program Installation
Appendix C provides BIOS Recovery Instructions.
Preface
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Preface
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