User's and BIOS Manual (1.2)

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
X7DB3 motherboard. The X7DB3 supports dual Intel 64-bit quad
core/dual core processors at a front side bus speed of 1.333 GHz/1.066 GHz/677
MHz. With dual Xeon 64-bit quad core/dual core processors, the 5000P chipset, and
eight DDR2 FBD 667/533 memory modules built-in, the X7DB3 offers substantial
functionality and performance enhancements to the motherboards based on the
quad core/dual core NetBurst microarchitecture while remaining compatible with
the 32-bit based software. Key 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 environments than the traditional motherboards. The X7DB3 is ideal for
high performance dual processor (DP) enterprise server/workstation environments.
This product is intended to be professionally installed.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 describes the features, specifi cations and performance of the mother-
board 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
troubleshooting procedures for video, memory and the 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 provides BIOS POST Codes. Appendix B and Appendix C list the
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:
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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