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