Computer Hardware User Manual

Preface
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
X8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 motherboard.
About This Motherboard
The X8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 supports the Intel
®
Core™ i7
processor and future Nehalem family processors in the LGA 1366 socket. These
processors support the Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) technology, providing
the next generation point-to-point system interface which replaces the current Front
Side Bus. With the Intel X58 Express chipset built-in, the X8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/
X8STi-LN4 offers substantial enhancement in system performance with increased
bandwidth and unprecedented scalability, optimized for intense-computing and
high-end server platforms. Please refer to our web site (http://www.supermicro.
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 mother-
board 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 the BIOS and provides detailed information
on running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.
Appendix B lists the Windows OS Installation Instructions.
Appendix C lists Other Software Program Installation Instructions.
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