X7SLM-L User’s Manual

υIDE Confi guration Submenu

When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE Devices and displays the following items:

Floppy A

This feature allows the user to select the type of fl oppy drive connected to the sys- tem. The options are Disabled, 360KB 5 1/4", 1.2MB 5 1/4", 720KB 3 1/2", 1.44MB 3 1/2" and 2.88MB 3 1/2".

ATA/IDE Confi guration

This feature allows the user to confi gure ATA/IDE settings. The options are Disabled and Enhanced.

Confi gure SATA as

Please choose IDE if the installed hard disk(s) are to be confi gured as independent devices and will be used normally.

Choose RAID if you have more than one drive installed and will be used in a Redundant Array (RAID) confi guration.

Note: Please use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager (option ROM) to con- fi gure your RAID by pressing and holding down <Ctrl> and pressing <I> (the "i" key) during POST. For a downloadable PDF manual, please visit Supermicro's website at: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ and click "HostRAID - Setup for Intel ICH7R / ICH9R" under RAID Installation Guides.

Select AHCI for advanced SATA features such as hot-plugging and native command queueing. Note: Take caution when using AHCI, as your operat- ing system may need drivers to match this confi guration. This feature is for technicians only.

The options are IDE, RAID and AHCI.

Confi gure SATA Channels

The options are Before PATA and Behind PATA.

Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Maser/Slave and Third IDE Maser/ Slave

These settings allow the user to set the parameters of Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave and Third IDE Master/Slave slots. Hit <Enter> to activate the following submenu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the correct confi gurations accordingly. The items included in the submenu are:

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x7slm-l specifications

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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.

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