SUPER MICRO Computer X8STE - Manual (Page 3)

Preface
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
X8ST3-F/X8STE motherboard.
About This Motherboard
The X8ST3-F/X8STE supports the Intel® Core™ i7 processor and future
Nehalem family processors in the LGA 1366 package. These processors support
the Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) technology, providing the next generation
point-to-point system interface that replaces the current Front Side Bus. With the
Intel X58 Express chipset built-in, the X8ST3-F/X8STE offers substantial enhance-
ment in system performance with increased bandwidth and unprecedented scal-
ability, optimized for intense-computing and high-end server platforms. Please refer
to 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 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 provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.
Appendix B lists the Windows OS Installation Instructions.
Appendix C lists Other Software Program Installation Instructions.
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