X7SLM-L User's Manual

2-8 Onboard Indicators

LAN Port LEDs

Two LAN ports are located on the I/O Backplane. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the con- nection. See the tables at right for more information. See the table on the right for more information.

Link LED

Activity LED

Rear View (when facing the rear side of the chassis)

GLAN Activity Indicator

LED Settings

 

Color

 

Status

Defi nition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow

 

Flashing

Active

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GLAN Link Indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LED Color

 

Defi nition

 

 

 

Off

 

No Connection or 10 Mbps

 

 

 

Green

 

100 Mbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amber

 

1 Gbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Onboard Power LED

An Onboard Power LED is located at LE1 on the motherboard. When LE1 is off, the system is off. When LE1 is on, the AC power cable is connected. Make sure to disconnect the power cable before removing or install- ing any component. See the layout below for the LED location.

Onboard PWR LED Indicator

LED Settings

LED Color

 

Defi nition

Off

 

System Off

 

On

 

System on, or

 

 

 

System off and PWR

 

 

Cable Connected

 

 

 

USB0/1

KB/MOUSE

1

 

 

Fan/CPUFan1

LED/SPKR

Fan5

 

 

 

 

JPW2

 

JPW1

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIMM1B

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNB NON-ECC DDR2 400/533/667 Required

 

PWR JD1

 

 

 

 

DIMM1A

 

COM1

 

CTRL

 

X7SLM-L

 

JF1

 

 

CTRL

 

 

VRM

 

Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FP

 

 

 

 

 

LE1

C

VGA

 

 

 

Intel 945GC

Fan2

JOH1

 

 

 

Intel

 

 

JWD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU

 

 

 

LAN1

 

A

 

 

 

 

LAN2

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

CTRL

 

 

Clock chip

 

 

 

 

Slot 7 PCI-E x16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

 

 

 

CTRL

 

 

SATA3-I

Slot 6 PCI 33MHz

 

 

 

Battery

 

SATA2-

 

 

 

Intel ICH7R

Slot 5 PCI-E x4 in x8

 

 

I

Super IO

 

 

SATA1

 

BIOS

A

Slot 4 PCI 33MHz

 

 

I-

 

 

 

COM2

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA0-I

 

JPL1

 

 

 

 

 

JBT1

 

JPL2

JP3

Fan4

USB4

 

USB7

Fan3

 

 

USB2/3

USB5/6

JL1

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A. LAN Port 1

B. LAN Port 2

C. Onboard Power LED

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SUPER MICRO Computer x7slm-l user manual Onboard Indicators, Onboard Power LED

x7slm-l specifications

Super Micro Computer Inc., commonly known as Supermicro, has been a prominent player in the server and high-performance computing markets. Among its extensive product range, the X7SLM-L motherboard stands out as an ideal solution for both server and workstation applications. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the X7SLM-L caters to a variety of user demands, including scalability, reliability, and compatibility.

The Supermicro X7SLM-L motherboard is built on an Intel Socket 775 platform, offering support for multi-core Intel processors, including the Xeon series. This enables users to harness the processing power necessary for demanding applications like virtualization, database management, and scientific computations. The board can accommodate up to 8 GB of DDR2 memory, which is essential for memory-intensive tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient performance.

One of the standout features of the X7SLM-L is its support for PCI Express 2.0, allowing for enhanced graphics and expansion capabilities. Users can easily integrate high-performance add-on cards, which are crucial for fields such as video editing, gaming, and CAD applications. Furthermore, the motherboard comes with multiple SATA ports, offering exceptional flexibility for storage configurations. With support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10, users can ensure data protection and improve performance.

Another important characteristic of the X7SLM-L is its embedded network controller, which provides high-speed connectivity options to meet the needs of data center environments. With integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet, users can take advantage of redundancy and load balancing, crucial for maintaining uptime in critical applications.

Supermicro's commitment to energy efficiency is also evident in the X7SLM-L design. The motherboard supports Intel’s SpeedStep technology, providing dynamic adjustment of CPU voltage and frequency according to workload requirements, thus reducing power consumption and heat generation.

In summary, the Supermicro X7SLM-L motherboard is a versatile and feature-rich platform designed for users who require high performance and reliability. With support for advanced Intel processors, substantial memory capacity, flexible storage options, and energy-efficient technologies, the X7SLM-L stands as an excellent choice for a wide range of computing applications. Whether for server deployments or demanding workstation tasks, this motherboard provides a solid foundation for next-generation computing needs.