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 X8DTU/
X8DTU-F motherboard.
About This Motherboard
The X8DTU/X8DTU-F supports the Intel 5500/5600 Series processors, the
fi rst dual-processing platform that offers the Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) Tech-
nology, providing the next generation point-to-point system interface to replace the
current Front Side Bus. With the 5500/5600 Series Processor built in, the X8DTU/
X8DTU-F substantially enhances system performance with increased bandwidth
and unprecedented scalability, optimized for High Performance Computing (HPC)/
Cluster servers and intensive applications. 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 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 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.
Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to
ensure correct system setup.
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