Supermicro X8DTN+ [3/99] Preface

Preface

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 X8DTN+/

X8DTN+-LR motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR supports the Intel 5500/5600 Series Proces-

sors, the rst dual-processing platform that offers Intel QuickPath Interconnect

(QPI) Technology to provide the next generation point-to-point system interface,

replacing the current Front Side Bus. With the 5500/5600 Series Processors built

in, the X8DTN+/X8DTN+-LR substantially enhances system performance with in-

creased bandwidth and unprecedented scalability. This motherboard is optimized

for intensive-applications and high-end servers. Please refer to our web site (http://

www.supermicro.com/products/) for processor and memory support updates. This

product is intended to be installed and serviced by a professional technician.

Manual Organization

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

board and provides detailed information about the 5520 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 lists BIOS POST Error Codes. Appendix B provides Software Instal-

lation 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:

Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation

or to prevent damage to the components.

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