SE440BX Motherboard Product Guide

I/O Map

Table 35. I/O Map

Address (hex)

Size

Description

0000

- 000F

16 bytes

DMA controller 1

0020

- 0021

2 bytes

Interrupt controller 1

002E - 002F

2 bytes

Super I/O controller configuration registers

0040

- 0043

4 bytes

Counter/Timer 1

0048

- 004B

4 bytes

Counter/Timer 2

0060

 

1 byte

Keyboard controller

0061

 

1 byte

NMI, speaker control

0064

 

1 byte

Keyboard controller

0070

- 0071

2 bytes

Real time clock controller

0080

- 008F

16 bytes

DMA page registers

00A0 - 00A1

2 bytes

Interrupt controller 2

00B2 - 00B3

2 bytes

APM control

00C0 - 00DE

31 bytes

DMA controller 2

00F0 - 00FF

16 bytes

Numeric processor

0170

- 0177

8 bytes

Secondary IDE controller

01F0 - 01F7

8 bytes

Primary IDE controller

0200

- 0207

8 bytes

Audio / game port / joy stick

0220

- 022F

16 bytes

Audio (Sound Blaster compatible)

0228

- 022F

8 bytes

LPT3

0278

- 027F

8 bytes

LPT2

02E8 - 02EF

8 bytes

COM4/Video (8514A)

02F8 - 02FF

8 bytes

COM2

0330

- 0331

2 bytes

MPU-401 (MIDI)

0376

- 0377

2 bytes

Secondary IDE controller

0120

- 0127

8 bytes

Audio controller

0274

- 0277

4 bytes

I/O read data port for ISA Plug and Play enumerator

0378

- 037F

8 bytes

LPT1

0388

- 038D

6 bytes

AdLib(FM synthesizer)

03B0 - 03BB

12 bytes

Video (monochrome)

03C0 - 03DF

32 bytes

Video (VGA)

03E8 - 03EF

8 bytes

COM3

03F0 - 03F5, 03F7

7 bytes

Diskette controller

03F6

 

1 byte

Primary IDE controller

03F8 - 03FF

8 bytes

COM1

04D0 - 04D1

2 bytes

Edge/level triggered PIC

0530

- 0537

8 bytes

Windows Sound System

LPTn + 400h

8 bytes

ECP port, LPTn base address + 400h

0CF8 - 0CFF*

8 bytes

PCI configuration registers

0CF9**

1 byte

Turbo and reset control register

*DWORD access only

**Byte access only

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Intel SE400BX, Motherboard manual O Map, Address hex Size 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.