Preface
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technician and knowledgeable
PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the C2SEA/
C2SEE motherboard.
About this Motherboard
The C2SEA/C2SEE supports single Core 2™ Extreme/Core 2™ Quad/Core 2™
Duo Processor with a system bus speed of 1333 MHz/1066 MHz/800 MHz. The Intel
Core 2™ Extreme/Core 2™ Quad/Core 2™ Duo Processor supports the 775-Land
Grid Array Package that interfaces with the motherboard via an LGA775 socket.
With support of Quad-Core/Dual-Core Technology, Wide Dynamic Execution, FSB
Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI), Advanced Digital Media Boost, Smart Memory Ac-
cess, and Thermal Management 2 (TM2), the C2SEA/C2SEE delivers unparalleled
system performance and great power effi ciency for desktop systems. Please refer
to the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site (http://www.supermicro.
com/Products/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to
be professionally installed.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 describes the features, specifi cations and 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.
Chapter 3 describes troubleshooting procedures for the video, the memory and the
system setup stored in CMOS, in case you encounter problems.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed information on
running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A and Appendix B list BIOS POST Error Codes and Messages. Ap-
pendix 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.
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