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
X7SBi motherboard. The X7SBi supports a Quad Core/Dual Core Intel®
Xeon 3000 Series/3200 Series Processor at system bus speeds of 1333/1066/800
MHz. With the Intel Xeon 3000 Series/3200 Series Processor and the 3210 Chipset
built in, the X7SBi offers unprecedented energy effi ciency performance and pro-
vides optimized low-power, 64-bit computing solutions for single/uni-processor
(UP) systems based on the Intel Core microarchitecture. With support of Intel
Virtualization Technology, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, and the Enhanced
Intel Speedstep Technology, the X7SBi delivers server platforms that are reliable,
easy-to-use, environmentally-friendly, and very economical in TCO (Total Cost of
Ownership). Please refer to the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site
(http://www.supermicro.com/Product) for updates or visit Intel's web site for proces-
sor support. This product is intended to be professionally installed.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 describes the features, specifi cations and performance of the X7SBi
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 trouble-
shooting procedures for the video, the memory and the system setup.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on
running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A provides BIOS POST Messages.
Appendix B lists BIOS POST Codes.
Appendix C, Appendix D and Appendix E list HostRAID Setup Guidelines and
Other Software Driver and Program 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 to the components.
Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to ensure cor-
rect system setup.
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