SE440BX Motherboard Product Guide

Table 16. Boot Menu (continued)

Feature

Options

Description

 

 

 

 

First Boot Device

Removable devices

Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

Second Boot Device

Hard Drive

To specify boot sequence:

ATAPI CD-ROM

 

Select the boot device with <> or <>.

Third Boot Device

1.

 

Drive

 

2.

Press <+> to move the device up the list or <-> to

Fourth Boot Device

Network Boot

 

move the device down the list.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The operating system assigns a drive letter to each boot

 

 

 

device in the order listed. Changing the order of the

 

 

 

devices changes the drive lettering.

 

 

 

Hard Drive

No options

Lists available hard drives. When selected, displays the

 

 

 

Hard Drive submenu.

 

 

 

Removable Devices

No options

Lists available removable devices. When selected,

 

 

 

displays the Removable Devices submenu.

 

 

 

 

 

Hard Drive Submenu

This submenu is for configuring the boot sequence for hard drives.

Table 17. Hard Drive Submenu

Options

Description

 

 

Bootable Add in Card

Specifies the boot sequence for the hard drives attached to the computer. To

 

specify boot sequence:

 

1.

Select the boot device with <> or <>.

 

2.

Press <+> to move the device up the list or <-> to move the device down

 

 

the list.

 

The operating system assigns a drive letter to each device in the order listed.

 

Changing the order of the devices changes the drive lettering.

 

 

 

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Intel SE400BX, Motherboard manual Hard Drive Submenu, ∙ Atapi CD-ROM, Options Description

Motherboard, SE400BX specifications

The Intel SE400BX is a high-performance motherboard designed primarily for demanding enterprise applications, delivering reliability and scalability for a wide range of business needs. This board is specifically tailored for use with Intel’s Pentium III and Celeron processors, providing a solid foundation for both server and workstation configurations.

One of its standout features is the support for Intel’s Slot 1 architecture, which allows for easy processor upgrades without the need for complex socket replacement. This flexibility is essential for businesses that require adaptability in their technology to keep pace with evolving workloads.

The SE400BX motherboard is equipped with a versatile Intel 440BX chipset, renowned for its stability and exceptional memory handling capabilities. This chipset supports up to 1GB of SDRAM using the DIMM standard, ensuring that your system has adequate memory bandwidth for multitasking and demanding applications. Additionally, it features dual-channel architecture, enhancing data flow and minimizing bottlenecks, which is critical for high-performance computing tasks.

Storage connectivity is another strong suit of the Intel SE400BX. The motherboard includes an ATA-66 interface, supporting both hard drives and optical devices. With up to four IDE connectors available, it allows for ample storage configuration options, enabling users to set up various RAID configurations for redundancy and increased data access speeds.

In terms of connectivity, the SE400BX offers integrated networking capabilities, including a built-in Ethernet controller, which simplifies installation and eliminates the need for a separate network card for basic networking tasks. This feature makes the motherboard an appealing choice for businesses looking to reduce components while maintaining solid networking performance.

On the expansion front, the motherboard provides three PCI slots, offering ample room for additional cards such as graphics cards, sound cards, or specialized expansion cards for specific business needs. This expandability ensures that businesses can tailor their systems to their own unique requirements without being constrained by the motherboard’s capabilities.

Overall, the Intel SE400BX combines powerful performance, reliability, and essential features that meet the demands of enterprise environments. Its strategic design and advanced technology make it a valuable addition to any business looking to build a robust computing infrastructure.