SUPER MICRO Computer X8DT6 Manual Do Utilizador

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable 

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

 X8DT6/

X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F motherboard. 

The 

 X8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F supports the Intel® 5500/5600 

Series Processor platform, the fi rst dual-processing platform that supports the Intel 

QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) Technology, providing the next generation point-to-

point system interface to replace the current Front Side Bus. With the 5500/5600 

Series Processor platform built in, the X8DT6/X8DT6-F/X8DTE/X8DTE-F offers 

substantial enhancement in system performance with increased bandwidth and 

unprecedented scalability optimized for high-end servers, High Performance Com-

puting (HPC) systems and intensive applications. 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.

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 lists BIOS POST Error Codes. Appendix B provides Software Instal-

lation 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.

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Preface