SUPER MICRO Computer Supero, X7DWE Motherboard Features, Memory, Chipset, Expansion Slots

Models: X7DWE Supero

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X7DWE User's Manual

Motherboard Features

CPU

Dual Intel® 64-bit LGA 771 Quad-Core/Dual-Core Xeon 5400/5300/5200/5100 Series processors at a front side bus speed of up to 1.6 GHz

Memory

Four 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB DDR2 FBD (Fully Buffered) ECC 800/667/533 Memory (See Section 2-3 in Chapter 2 for DIMM Slot Popu- lation.)

Chipset

Intel 5400 chipset, including: the 5400 Memory Control Hub (MCH) and the Enterprise South Bridge 2 (ESB2).

Expansion Slots

Four PCI-E x8 (Gen 2) slot (Slot3~Slot6)

One PCI-E x4 slot (Slot2)

One 64-bit PCI-X 133 MHz slot (Slot1)

One PCI-U (Universal) slot (Slot0)

One SIMLP IPMI Slot (Slot 7)

BIOS

16 Mb Phoenix® Flash ROM

PCI 2.2, ACPI 1.0/2.0, Plug and Play (PnP), USB Keyboard support and SMBIOS 2.3

PC Health Monitoring

Onboard voltage monitors for CPU cores, chipset Memory voltage, +1.8V, +3.3V, +3.3V Standby, +5V, +5V Standby, +12V, 12V and Vbatt

Fan status monitor with fi rmware control

CPU/chassis temperature monitors

Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI) ready

Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support

CPU fan auto-off in sleep mode

CPU slow-down on temperature overheat

Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Fan Control

CPU thermal trip support for processor protection, power LED

Power-up mode control for recovery from AC power loss

Auto-switching voltage regulator for CPU cores

System overheat/Fan Fail LED Indicator and control

Chassis intrusion detection

System resource alert via Supero Doctor III

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SUPER MICRO Computer Supero, X7DWE user manual Motherboard Features, Memory, Chipset, Expansion Slots, PC Health Monitoring

X7DWE, Supero specifications

Supermicro, a leading provider of high-performance server technology, has made significant strides in the server market with its Supero X7DWE motherboard. This particular model stands out for its robust capabilities, designed specifically for enterprise-level applications and data center deployments.

The Supero X7DWE motherboard is engineered with dual Intel Xeon 5000/5100 series processors, enabling it to handle demanding computational tasks effectively. With support for up to 32 GB of DDR2 memory, this motherboard provides substantial memory bandwidth, which is essential for high-performance computing and virtualization applications. The architecture allows for up to 8 DIMM slots, delivering flexibility in terms of memory configuration to meet specific workload requirements.

One of the key features of the Supero X7DWE is its advanced I/O capabilities. The motherboard is equipped with multiple PCI Express slots, allowing for the integration of a variety of expansion cards, including high-speed network adapters, RAID controllers, and graphics cards. This versatility enhances the server's performance and adaptability, catering to various business needs.

In terms of storage, the X7DWE comes with support for several SATA and SAS drives, including RAID configurations, which provide improved data redundancy and performance. This feature is particularly attractive to businesses that require reliable data management and protection.

Moreover, the Supero X7DWE motherboard incorporates advanced networking capabilities, featuring integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet ports. These ports facilitate high-speed data transfer and redundancy, essential for business continuity and ensuring that applications remain accessible.

Power efficiency is another critical aspect of the Supero X7DWE design. With support for high-efficiency power supplies, the motherboard minimizes energy consumption while maximizing performance, making it a cost-effective solution for enterprises looking to reduce operational costs.

In conclusion, the Supermicro Supero X7DWE motherboard exemplifies a perfect balance between performance, reliability, and flexibility. With its dual processor support, expansive memory capacity, advanced I/O options, and efficient power management, it is an ideal choice for organizations seeking to deploy high-performance servers tailored for intensive workloads. Whether for virtualization, database management, or enterprise applications, the X7DWE proves to be an excellent foundation for building powerful and scalable server solutions.