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Preface

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and

knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the

X8SIU-F motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The X8SIU-F supports the Intel

Xeon

3400 and L3400 Series, Core

Dual Core, Core

i3, Pentium

and Celeron

processors (LGA1156 socket). With

the Intel 3420 chipset built-in, the X8SIU-F offers substantial enhancements in price/

system performance ratio in a high-efcient, space optimal twin solution design.

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 provides quick installation instructions. Chapter 2 describes the features,

specications and performance of the motherboard and provides detailed informa-

tion about the chipset. Chapter 3 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 4, which

describes troubleshooting procedures for video, memory and system setup stored

in the CMOS. Chapter 5 includes an introduction to the BIOS and provides detailed

information on running the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes., and Appendix B lists Other Soft-

ware 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 pro-

vides information for correct system setup.

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Supero X8SIU-F User Manual

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