Contents

14.

Security Menu

41

15.

Power Menu

42

16.

Boot Menu

42

17.

Hard Drive Submenu

43

18.

Removable Devices Submenu

44

19.

Exit Menu

44

20.

Wake on Ring Connector

50

21.

Wake on LAN Technology Connector

50

22.

Fan 3 Connector

50

23.

Auxiliary Line In Connector

50

24.

Telephony Connector

50

25.

CD Audio Connector

51

26.

Chassis Intrusion Connector

51

27.

Fan 2 Connector

51

28.

Fan 1 Connector

51

29.

Power Supply Connector

52

30.

SCSI LED Connector

52

31.

PC/PCI Connector

52

32.

Front Panel I/O Connectors

53

33.

Memory Map

54

34.

DMA Channels

54

35.

I/O Map

55

36.

PCI Configuration Space Map

56

37.

Interrupts

56

38.

Beep Codes

57

39.

BIOS Error Messages

57

40.

Safety Regulations

59

41.

EMC Regulations

59

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Intel Motherboard, SE400BX manual Contents

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.