Floppy Drive Connector
Pin Definitions

X7DWE User's Manual

2-8 Floppy Drive, SIMLP, Serial ATA and Hard Disk Drive Connections

Note the following when connecting the fl oppy and hard disk drive cables:

The fl oppy disk drive cable has seven twisted wires.

A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1.

A single fl oppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and two connectors to provide for two fl oppy disk drives. The connector with twisted wires always connects to drive A, and the connector that does not have twisted wires always

connects to drive B.

COM1

Floppy Connector

The fl oppy connector is located at J22 on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions.

KB/MS

8-Pin PWR

PWRSMB

FAN1

LED5

 

24-Pin ATX PWR

 

 

USB0/1

DIMM2A

BANK2

CPU1

DIMM2B

 

Pin# Definition

1Ground

3Ground

5Key

7Ground

9Ground

11 Ground

13 Ground

15 Ground

17 Ground

19 Ground

21 Ground

23 Ground

25 Ground

27 Ground

29 Ground

31 Ground

33 Ground

Pin # Defi nition

2FDHDIN

4Reserved

6FDEDIN

8Index

10Motor Enable

12Drive Select B

14Drive Select B

16Motor Enable

18DIR

20STEP

22Write Data

24Write Gate

26Track 00

28Write Protect

30Read Data

32Side 1 Select

34Diskette

VGA

LAN2 LAN1

FAN5

JP2

FAN6

DIMM1B

BANK1

DIMM1A

Intel 5400

North Bridge

CPU2

Slot7 SIMLP

A. Floppy

X7DWE

VGA

 

CTRL

LAN

CTRL

JPL1

JPL2

Super I/O

Slot6 PCI-E x8

Slot5 PCI-E x8

Slot4 PCI-E x8

JPG1 JWD

Slot3 PCI-E x8

COM2

Slot 2 PCI-E x4

JI2C3 JI2C1

JI2C4 JI2C2

Slot1 PCI-X 133MHz

Slot 0 PCI-U

J18

FAN2

FAN3

FP CTRL

JOH1

LED6

 

 

T-

A

 

 

 

SGPIO1

 

Intel ESB2

 

T-SGPIO2

 

South Bridge

USB4/5

 

 

 

 

USB6

FLOPPY

IDE#1

J7

JBT

JP1

USB2/3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS

 

 

 

 

I-SATA5

I-SATA3

I-SATA1

LE1 SPKR

J8 I-SATA2

I-SATA0 JL1

JPT1JWOL1I-SATA4

JD1

 

FAN4

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SUPER MICRO Computer Supero, X7DWE user manual Floppy Connector, Step

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.