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Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, PC technician and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the C2SBM-Q motherboard. The C2SBM-Q supports a single Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad processor with a system bus speed of 1333/1066/800 MHz. The Intel Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad processor supports the 775-Land Grid Array Package that inter- faces with the motherboard via an LGA775 socket.

With support of the Dual-Core Technology, the Intel Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology, Wide Dynamic Execution, FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI), Advanced Digital Media Boost, Smart Memory Access, and Thermal Management 2 (TM2), the C2SBM-Q delivers unparalleled system performance and great power efficiency in a slim package. Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.com/ Products/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to be professionally installed and serviced by a technician.

Manual Organization Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications 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 provides 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: ! Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation, to prevent bodily injury or damage to the components. Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to ensure correct system setup. iii

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C2SBM-Q User’s Manual Table of Contents About This Manual ....................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization .....................................................................................................iii Conventions Used in the Manual...................................................................................iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 Checklist......................................................................................................

1-1 Contacting Supermicro................................................................................ 1-2 C2SBM-Q Image ........................................................................ 1-3 C2SBM-Q Layout........................................................................ 1-4 C2SBM-Q Quick Reference......................................................... 1-5 Motherboard Features .............................................................................. 1-6 Intel Q35 Chipset: System Block Diagram................................................. 1-8 1-2 Chipset Overview ............................................................................................

1-9 1-3 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................................................................... 1-10 1-4 PC Health Monitoring .................................................................................... 1-10 1-5 ACPI Features................................................................................................. 1-10 1-6 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 1-11 1-7 Versatile Media Capabilities............................................................................ 1-12 1-8 Super I/O .......................................................................................................

1-12 Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 2-1 2-2 Motherboard Installation................................................................................... 2-1 2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................. 2-2 2-4 Installing DIMMS.............................................................................................. 2-6 2-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports.................................................................. 2-8 1. Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports..................................................................

2-8 2. Front Control Panel....................................................................................... 2-9 3. Front Control Panel Pin Definitions............................................................. 2-10 PWR LED ............................................................................................... 2-10 HDD LED................................................................................................. 2-10 NIC1 LED Indicators ...............................................................................

2-11 OH/Fan Fail LED ......................................................................................2-11 Reset Button............................................................................................ 2-12 2-6 Connecting Cables ........................................................................................ 2-13 PWR Button............................................................................................. 2-12 ATX/Auxiliary Power Connectors ............................................................ 2-13 Universal Serial Bus (USB)..................................................................... 2-14 iv

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