X7SLM-L User's Manual

IDE Connector

An IDE Connector is located close to

IDE Drive Connectors

Pin Defi nitions

SATA Ports 0~3 on the motherboard. This 44-pin connector provides support for 2.5" hard drive disks. See the table on the right for pin defi nitions.

Pin# Defi nition

1Reset IDE

3 Host Data 7

5 Host Data 6

7 Host Data 5

9 Host Data 4

11 Host Data 3

13 Host Data 2

15 Host Data 1

17 Host Data 0

19 Ground

21 DRQ3

23 I/O Write

25 I/O Read

27 SIORDY

29 SDDACK#

31 IRQ15

33 Addr1

35 Addr0

37 SDCS1#

39 SHDDLED#

41 +5V

43 Ground

Pin # Defi nition

2Ground

4Host Data 8

6 Host Data 9

8 Host Data 10

10 Host Data 11

12 Host Data 12

14 Host Data 13

16 Host Data 14

18 Host Data 15

20 Key

22 Ground

24 Ground

26 Ground

28 (PD)

30 Ground

32 (NC)

34 SHDD66DET

36 Addr2

38 SDCS3#

40 Ground

42 +5V

44 (NC)

A. IDE

VGACOM1 LAN2 LAN1USB0/1 KB/MOUSE

1

 

Fan5

 

JPW2

JPW1

 

DIMM1B

 

UNB NON-ECC DDR2 400/533/667 Required

 

DIMM1A

VRM

X7SLM-L

CTRL

 

 

Intel 945GC

 

Intel

 

CPU

LAN

 

CTRL

 

 

Slot 7 PCI-E x16

Fan1/CPU Fan

LED/SPKR

 

PWR JD1

 

JF1

Speaker

 

 

FP CTRL

LE1

JOH1

 

Fan2

 

JWD

A

IDE

Clock chip

LAN

 

 

CTRL

 

 

Slot 6 PCI 33MHz

 

 

 

 

Intel ICH7R

Slot 5 PCI-E x4 in x8

Battery

 

Super IO

 

 

 

BIOS

A

Slot 4 PCI 33MHz

 

JPL1

 

 

 

 

 

JBT1

COM2

JP3

Fan4

USB4

 

USB7

 

JPL2

 

Fan3

 

USB2/3

USB5/6

JL1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I-SATA0 I-SATA1 I-SATA2 I-SATA3

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SUPER MICRO Computer x7slm-l user manual IDE Connector

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.