User`s manual

Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technician and knowledgeable
PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
C2SBC-Q motherboard. The C2SBC-Q supports single Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad
Processor with a system bus speed of 1333 MHz/1066 MHz/800 MHz. The Intel
Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad Processor supports the 775-Land Grid Array Package that
interfaces with the motherboard via an LGA775 socket. With support of the Dual-
Core Technology, Intel Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology, Wide Dynamic Execution,
FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI), Advanced Digital Media Boost, Smart Memory
Access, and Thermal Management 2 (TM2), the C2SBC-Q delivers unparalleled
system performance and great power effi ciency in a slim package. Please refer
to the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.
com/Products/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to
be professionally installed.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 describes the features, specifi cations and performance of the mainboard
and provides detailed information about the chipset.
Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. 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, in case you encounter problems.
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 and Appendix C provide
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:
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.
Preface
iii