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
X8DT3/
X8DTi/X8DT3-F/X8DTi-F/X8DT3-LN4F/X8DTi-LN4F motherboard.
About this Motherboard
The X8DT3/X8DTi/X8DT3-F/X8DTi-F/X8DT3-LN4F/X8DTi-LN4F supports
the Intel® 5500 Series Processor platform, the fi rst dual-processing platform that
supports the Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) Technology, providing the next gen-
eration point-to-point system interface to replace the current Front Side Bus. With
the 5500 Series Processor platform built in, the X8DT3/X8DTi/X8DT3-F/X8DTi-F/
X8DT3-LN4F/X8DTi-LN4F offers substantial enhancement in system performance
with increased bandwidth and unprecedented scalability optimized for high-end
servers, High Performance Computing (HPC) systems and intensive applications.
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, specifi cations 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 lists BIOS POST Error Codes. Appendix B and Appendix C provide
the Windows OS and Other Software 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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