User`s manual

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
X7DVA-8/X7DVA-E motherboard. The X7DVA-8/E supports
dual Intel
Xeon dual core processors with a front side bus speed of 667 MHz/1.066
GHz/1.333 GHz. With dual 64-bit Xeon dual core processors built-in, the X7DVA-8/E
offers substantial functionality enhancements to the motherboards based on Intel
dual core NetBurst microarchitecture while remaining compatible with the IA-32 soft-
ware. The features include Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, Virtualization Tech-
nology, Hyper Pipelined Technology, Execution Trace Cache, Thermal Monitor 1/2
(TM1/TM2), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology, Advanced Dynamic Execution,
Advanced Transfer Cache, Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 (SSE3) and Extended
Memory 64 Technology (EM64T). These features allow the motherboard to oper-
ate at much higher speeds with better power management in much safer thermal
environments than the traditional motherboards. The X7DVA-8/E is ideal for high
performance dual processor (DP) enterprise server environments. Please refer to
the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/
Product_page/product-m.htm) 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 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. 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 and Appendix B provide BIOS POST Messages and POST Codes.
Appendix C, Appendix D lists Other Software Driver and 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 to ensure cor-
rect system setup.
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