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Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the PDSLM motherboard. The PDSLM supports a single Intel Core2 Duo or a Core Solo Processor at system bus speeds of up to 667 MHz. The Intel Core2 Duo and Core Solo Processors are housed in a Micro Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array (Micro-FCPGA) package seated in an mPGA478M socket.

With support of the Dual-Core Technology, Intel Wide Dynamic Execution, Intel Advanced Smart Cache, Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost, Intel Smart Memory Access, and the Matrix Storage Technology, the PDSLM delivers unparalleled system performance and great power efﬁ ciency in a slim size package. 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. Manual Organization Chapter 1 describes the features, speciﬁ cations and performance of the PDSLM motherboard 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 the video, the memory and the system setup. Chapter 4 includes an introduction to the 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.

Conventions Used in this 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: Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury Warning: Important information given to prevent faulty installation and to avoid damage to the motherboard and the components Note: Additional Information given to ensure proper component installation and correct system setup iii

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PDSLM User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii Manual Organization ....................................................................................................iii Conventions Used in this Manual ................................................................................iii Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 Checklist .....................................................................................................

1-1 Contacting Supermicro ............................................................................... 1-2 PDSLM Image ........................................................................... 1-3 PDSLM Layout ........................................................................... 1-4 PDSLM Quick Reference ............................................................ 1-5 Motherboard Features .............................................................................. 1-6 System Block Diagram ...............................................................................

1-8 1-2 Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-9 1-3 PC Health Monitoring ................................................................................... 1-10 1-4 Power Conﬁ guration Settings ....................................................................... 1-10 1-5 ACPI Features ............................................................................................... 1-10 Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices ................................................................................. 2-1 2-2 Processor/Heatsink Installation and Removal ................................................

2-2 2-3 Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis ..................................................... 2-6 2-4 Installing DDR2 Memory ................................................................................ 2-7 2-5 Connectors and I/O Ports ................................................................................ 2-9 A. Back Panel Connector and I/O Ports ......................................................... 2-9 ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports ............................................

2-10 Video (VGA/CRT) Connector ....................................................................2-11 Serial Ports ............................................................................................... 2-12 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..................................................................... 2-13 Gigabit LAN Port ...................................................................................... 2-14 AC'97 Audio .............................................................................................. 2-15 BP-Accessible Line-out Header ...............................................................

2-15 B-1 Front Control Panel .................................................................................. 2-16 B-2 Front Control Panel Pin Deﬁ nitions ......................................................... 2-17 System Beep ............................................................................................ 2-17 Non-Override Power Switch ..................................................................... 2-17 iv

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