Supermicro X7DCA-I Motherboard X7DCA-I Guia 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 

 X7DCA-3/X7DCA-i motherboard. The 

 X7DCA-3/X7DCA-i sup-

ports dual Intel

 

 Xeon Quad-Core/Dual-Core 5400/5300/5200/5100 Series proces-

sors (w/771 LGA) with a front side bus speed of 1.333 GHz or 1.066 GHz. With dual 

64-bit Xeon Quad-Core/Dual-Core processors built-in, the X7DCA-3/X7DCA-i offers 

substantial functionality enhancements to the motherboards based on the Intel Core 

microarchitecture while remaining compatible with the IA-32 software. The features 

include Intel Virtualization Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology, 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 X7DCA-3/X7DCA-i 

is ideal for intense computing environments, complex business applications and 

high- end workstations. Please refer to the motherboard specifi cations pages on 

our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/) for updates. 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 the CMOS. 

Chapter 4 includes an introduction to the BIOS, and provides detailed information 

on running the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A provides BIOS POST Error Codes. Appendix B and Appendix C list 

the Windows OS Installation and Other 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.

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Preface