Supermicro X7SLM+ - Default Chapter; About this Motherboard; Conventions Used in the Manual; Manual Organization

Preface
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
X7SLM/X7SLM+ motherboard.
About This Motherboard
The X7SLM/X7SLM+ supports a single Intel® Core™ 2 Duo/Pentium dual-core/
Pentium D/Pentium 4/Celeron dual-core/Celeron/Celeron D Processor with a system
bus speed of up to 800 MHz. The Intel® Core™ 2 Duo/Pentium/Celeron Processor
supports the 775-Land Grid Array Package that interfaces with the motherboard via
an LGA775 socket. With support of the Intel® Core Microarchitecture Technology,
Graphics Media Accelerator 950, Advanced Digital Media Boost, and Smart Memory
Access, the X7SLM/X7SLM+ delivers unparalleled system performance and great
energy efciency in a slim package. Please refer to the motherboard specica-
tions pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/Products/) for updates on
supported processors. This product is intended to be installed and serviced by a
professional.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 describes the features, specications and performance of the mainboard
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 the Windows OS Installation Instructions.
Appendix C lists Other Software 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
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