ΥSuper IO Conﬁ guration

X7SLM-L User’s Manual

Load Onboard LAN 1 Option ROM/ Load Onboard LAN 2 Option ROM

Select Enabled to load the onboard LAN Option ROM for the LAN port as speciﬁ ed. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Onboard Floppy Controller

Select Enabled to enable the onboard Floppy Controller. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address

This option speciﬁ es the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing any system resources. When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port physically becomes unavailable. Select 3F8/IRQ4 to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address. The options for Serial Port1 are Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3. The options for Serial Port2 are Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, and 2E8/IRQ3.

Serial Port 2 Mode

Use this feature to conﬁ gure Serial Port 2 mode. The options are Normal, IrDA and ASK IR.

Keyboard Wake Up

Select Speciﬁ c Key to enable the keyboard wake-up feature using a pre-set keyboard key, and Any Key to use any keyboard key. The options are Disabled, Speciﬁ c Key, and Any Key.

Speciﬁ c Key for Power On

This option becomes active if Speciﬁ c Key (above) is enabled. When se- lected, this will allow the entry of a keystroke combination to wake-up the system. Enter the keystroke(s) when "Enter New Password" appears, then re-enter to conﬁ rm.

Mouse Wake Up

Use this option to wake-up the system using the installed mouse. The options are Disabled, and Enabled.

υHardware Health Conﬁ guration

This feature allows the user to monitor Hardware Health of the system and review the status of each item when displayed.

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x7slm-l specifications

Super Micro Computer Inc., commonly known as Supermicro, has been a prominent player in the server and high-performance computing markets. Among its extensive product range, the X7SLM-L motherboard stands out as an ideal solution for both server and workstation applications. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the X7SLM-L caters to a variety of user demands, including scalability, reliability, and compatibility.

The Supermicro X7SLM-L motherboard is built on an Intel Socket 775 platform, offering support for multi-core Intel processors, including the Xeon series. This enables users to harness the processing power necessary for demanding applications like virtualization, database management, and scientific computations. The board can accommodate up to 8 GB of DDR2 memory, which is essential for memory-intensive tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient performance.

One of the standout features of the X7SLM-L is its support for PCI Express 2.0, allowing for enhanced graphics and expansion capabilities. Users can easily integrate high-performance add-on cards, which are crucial for fields such as video editing, gaming, and CAD applications. Furthermore, the motherboard comes with multiple SATA ports, offering exceptional flexibility for storage configurations. With support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10, users can ensure data protection and improve performance.

Another important characteristic of the X7SLM-L is its embedded network controller, which provides high-speed connectivity options to meet the needs of data center environments. With integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet, users can take advantage of redundancy and load balancing, crucial for maintaining uptime in critical applications.

Supermicro's commitment to energy efficiency is also evident in the X7SLM-L design. The motherboard supports Intel’s SpeedStep technology, providing dynamic adjustment of CPU voltage and frequency according to workload requirements, thus reducing power consumption and heat generation.

In summary, the Supermicro X7SLM-L motherboard is a versatile and feature-rich platform designed for users who require high performance and reliability. With support for advanced Intel processors, substantial memory capacity, flexible storage options, and energy-efficient technologies, the X7SLM-L stands as an excellent choice for a wide range of computing applications. Whether for server deployments or demanding workstation tasks, this motherboard provides a solid foundation for next-generation computing needs.