Datasheet

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
X7DAL-E+ motherboard. The X7DAL-E+ supports dual
Intel Quad-Core and Dual-Core processors with a front side bus speed of 1.333
GHz/1.066 GHz/667 MHz. With two 64-bit Quad-Core and Dual-Core processors
built-in, the X7DAL-E+ offers substantial functionality enhancements to the mother-
boards based on the Intel Core Microarchitecture cores while remaining compatible
with the IA-32 software. The features include Intel Hyper-Threading Technology,
Virtualization Technology, 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 operate at much higher speeds with better power management in
much safer thermal environments than the traditional motherboards. The X7DAL-E+
is ideal for high performance quad-processor or dual-processor (DP) workstation
and enterprise server environments. Please refer to our web site (http://www.super-
micro.com/products/) 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 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 Error Beep Codes.
Appendix B and Appendix C provide the Windows OS and other 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:
Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic
system failure or to avoid bodily injury
Warning: Important information given to prevent faulty installation and to avoid
damage to the motherboard and the components
Note: Additional Information given to ensure proper component installation and cor-
rect system setup
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