User`s manual
Preface
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technician and knowledgeable
PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the C2SEA /
C2SEE motherboard.
About this Motherboard
The C2SEA/C2SEE supports single Core™ 2 Extreme/Core™ 2 Quad/Core™ 2
Duo Processor with a system bus speed of 1333 MHz/1066 MHz/800 MHz. The
Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme/Core™ 2 Quad/Core™ 2 Duo Processor supports the
775-Land Grid Array Package that interfaces with the motherboard via an LGA775
socket. With support of Quad-Core/Dual-Core Technology, Wide Dynamic Execu-
tion, FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI), Advanced Digital Media Boost, Smart
Memory Access, and Thermal Management 2 (TM2), the C2SEA/C2SEE delivers
unparalleled system performance and great power efciency for desktop systems.
Please refer to the motherboard specications 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 technician.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 describes features, specications and detailed information about the
motherboard and the chipset. Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instruc-
tions. Read this chapter when installing the processor, memory modules and other
hardware components into the system.
Chapter 3 describes troubleshooting procedures for the video, the memory and the
system setup stored in CMOS if you encounter problems.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on
running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A and Appendix B list BIOS POST Error Codes and Messages. Ap-
pendix C provides Software Installation Instructions. Appendix D describes the
BIOS Recovery procedure.
Conventions Used in the Manual:
Pay attention to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage
to the motherboard components or injury to yourself:
Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation,
to prevent bodily injury or damage to the components.
Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to
ensure correct system setup.
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