Chapter 1: Introduction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick Reference (X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i)

Jumper

 

 

Description

 

Default Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JBT1

 

 

CMOS Clear

 

See Chapter 2

JI2C1/JI2C2 SMB to PCI Slot#1/Slot#2 Speed

Pins 2-3 (Disabled)

JPG1

 

VGA Enable

 

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPA1

 

SAS Enable

 

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPA2

 

Software RAID Enable

 

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPL1/ JPL2

 

GLAN1/GLAN2 Enable

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPWF

 

PWR Supply Failure Detect

Off (Disabled)

JWD (JWD1)

 

Watch Dog

 

Pins 1-2 (Reset)

Connector

 

 

 

Description

 

 

 

 

ATX PWR (JPW1)

Primary 24-Pin ATX PWR Connector

CPU PWR (JPW3)

+12V 8-pin PWR

 

 

Alarm Reset (JAR)

Alarm Reset Header

 

 

Chassis Intru.(JL1)

Chassis Intrusion Header

 

 

COM1/COM2 (JCOM1/2)

COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connectors

FAN 1-6

 

 

Fans 1-6: System cooling fans, chassis fans, CPU fans

Floppy (J22)

 

 

Floppy Disk Drive Connector

 

 

FP Control (JF1)

Front Control Panel Connector

GLAN 1/2 (JLAN1/2)

G-bit Ethernet Ports

 

 

IDE1 (JIDE1)

 

 

IDE1 Hard Drive

 

 

Parallel (J21)

 

 

Parallel (Printer) Port

 

 

PWR LED/SPKR (JD1)

Power LED(pins1-3)/SpeakerHeader (pins 4-7)

PWR Force-On (JPF)

Power Force-On

 

 

PWR SMB (JPI2C)

Power System Management

(I2C) Header

PWR Supply Fail (JPWF) Power Supply Failure (See Chapter 2)

SAS0-SAS7

 

 

Serial Attached SCSI Connectors (#0-#7) (*X7DVL-3)

SATA0-SATA5 (JS1-JS6)

Intel SATA 0-5 Connectors

 

 

SIMLP (J16)

 

 

IPMI SIMM Low-profile Slot

 

 

T-SGPIO#0/1

 

 

Serial ATA General Purpose Input/Output Headers

3-SGPIO#0/1

 

 

SAS General Purpose Input/Output Headers(*X7DVL-3)

Slot1

 

 

PCI 33MHz Slot

 

 

Slot5

 

 

PCI-X 133MHz Slot

 

 

Slot6

 

 

PCI-X 133MHz Slot and PCI-Express x 8 Slot

USB 0/1 (J20)

 

 

Back Panel USB 0/1

 

 

USB 2/3/4/5 (JUSB1/2)

Front Panel USB 2/3 (JUSB1)/FPUSB 4/5 (JUSB2)

VGA (J15)

 

 

VGA Port

 

 

 

WOL (JWOL)

 

 

Wake-on-LAN Header

 

 

WOR (JWOR)

 

 

Wake-on-Ring Header

 

 

LED Indicator

 

 

Description

 

 

 

 

D31

 

 

Status LED

(See Chapter 2)

 

 

LE1

 

 

Power LED

(See Note 4 on the previous page.)

LE2/LE3 (See Chpt. 2)

CPU1 VRM Overheat(LE2)/CPU2 VRM Overheat (LE3)

LE4/LE5

 

 

POST LED Indicators (*See Chapter 2)

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SUPER MICRO Computer user manual Quick Reference X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i, Jumper Description Default Setting, LED Indicator

X7DVL-3 specifications

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is a well-respected name in the realm of high-performance computing, offering diverse solutions tailored for various applications. One of the notable offerings from the brand is the Supermicro X7DVL-3 motherboard, designed to provide exceptional performance and reliability for both workstations and servers.

At its core, the X7DVL-3 is built on the Intel 5000X chipset, making it a robust choice for enterprise-level tasks. It supports Intel's dual-core and quad-core Xeon processors, specifically the LGA 771 socket. This design enables users to leverage enhanced processing power, facilitating intensive computational tasks such as virtualization, data analysis, or complex simulations.

One standout feature of the X7DVL-3 is its support for up to 32GB of DDR2 ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory across four DIMM slots. This memory technology ensures higher reliability and stability, reducing the risk of data corruption—a critical factor for enterprises that require consistent performance and uptime.

In terms of connectivity, the motherboard comes equipped with 6 SATA ports, offering flexible storage options for RAID configurations, enhancing both speed and redundancy. Additionally, the X7DVL-3 features dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, which facilitate high-speed network connectivity and allow for dual network path setups, ensuring seamless communication in network-intensive applications.

The X7DVL-3 is also designed with a high degree of scalability in mind. It includes multiple PCI-E slots, thereby supporting a range of expansion cards, including graphics cards for visualization tasks or additional networking options. This adaptability is crucial for organizations that need to upgrade or modify their systems as their operational demands evolve.

Another notable aspect of the Supermicro X7DVL-3 is its emphasis on efficiency and management. The motherboard is equipped with Supermicro’s IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) technology, allowing for remote management and monitoring of system health. This feature is particularly valuable in data center environments where managing multiple servers efficiently can lead to significant operational cost reductions.

In summary, the Supermicro X7DVL-3 motherboard stands out with its robust architecture, support for powerful Intel Xeon processors, extensive memory capacity, and advanced connectivity features. Coupled with its emphasis on reliability and manageability, this motherboard represents a solid choice for businesses seeking a dependable solution for their computing needs. Whether in a server configuration or a high-performance workstation, the X7DVL-3 delivers the performance and scalability critical for modern enterprises.