Supermicro X6DHI-G2 X6DHI-G2-B Manuel D’Utilisation

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Preface

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and 

knowledgeable PC users.  It provides information for the installation and use of the 

X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 motherboard. The X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 supports single or 

dual Intel

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 Xeon  EM64T processors  at a 800 MHz front side bus. The X6DH3-G2/

X6DHi-G2 supports Hyper-Threading Technology and is ideal for high performance 

workstation and server environments with up to two processors on one system bus. 

The X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 also supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology 

(EIST). Please refer to the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site (http://

www.supermicro.com/Products) for updates or visit Intel's web site for processor 

support. This product is intended to be professionally installed.  

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 

troubleshooting procedures for the video, the memory and the system setup stored 

in CMOS. 

Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on 

running the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A provides BIOS POST Messages. 

Appendix B lists BIOS POST Codes. 

Appendix C lists Software Installation Instructions.

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.