Chapter 2: Installation

*Note 2: Due to memory allocation to system devices, memory remaining avail- able for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. (Refer to the Memory Availability Table below for details.)

Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability

System Device

Firmware Hub

ash memory (System BIOS)

Size

1 MB

Physical Memory

Physical Memory

Remaining (-Available)

Remaining (-Available)

(3 GB Total System Memory)

(4 GB Total System Memory)

3.00

 

3.99

 

 

Local APIC

Area Reserved for the chipset

I/O APIC (4

Kbytes)

PCI Enumeration Area 1

PCI Express (256 MB)

PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256- MB boundary-

4 KB

3.00

2 MB

 

3.00

4 KB

 

3.00

256 MB

 

3.00

256 MB

 

3.00

512 MB

 

3.00

 

 

3.99

3.99

3.99

3.76

3.51

3.01

VGA Memory

16 MB

2.85

TSEG

1 MB

2.84

Memory available

 

2.84

 

to OS & other

 

 

applications

 

 

 

 

 

2.85

2.84

2.84

Figure 2-2. Installing and Removing DIMMs

SUPER

®

X7DBT

 

To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place.

Pay attention to the align- ment notch at the bottom.

BD

To Remove:

Use your thumbs to gently push the release tabs near both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot.

BD

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SUPER MICRO Computer X7DBT-INF, XDGT, X7DGT-INF user manual Installing and Removing DIMMs

X7DBT, X7DBT-INF, XDGT, X7DGT-INF specifications

Super Micro Computer, a leader in high-performance computing solutions, offers a diverse range of server motherboards tailored for various business needs. Among these, the Supermicro X7DGT-INF, X7DGT, X7DBT-INF, and X7DBT stand out for their robust architectures and advanced features.

The Supermicro X7DGT-INF motherboard is designed for dual processor systems utilizing Intel's Xeon processors. It supports up to 64GB of DDR2 memory, providing significant flexibility for memory-intensive applications. The X7DGT-INF features six SATA ports, enabling efficient data storage solutions with RAID configurations. Additionally, it offers integrated IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) functionality, which allows remote management of the motherboard, enhancing system uptime and reliability.

The X7DGT shares many features with the INF model but enhances connectivity options with PCI Express slots, making it ideal for virtualization and embedded applications. This dual-CPU motherboard allows for up to 128GB of memory, catering to businesses that require high computational power and substantial memory bandwidth, particularly for tasks such as data analysis and enterprise resource planning.

Meanwhile, the Supermicro X7DBT-INF is notable for its dual-broadband capabilities, which facilitate high throughput for networking tasks. Like its siblings, it supports Intel Xeon processors and DDR2 memory but goes a step further with onboard dual Gigabit Ethernet and a dedicated IPMI controller. Its design emphasizes optimal thermal management, ensuring that power-hungry applications remain stable under heavy workloads.

The X7DBT also supports dual processors and provides a robust memory architecture. It is engineered for high-performance computing environments. Featuring multiple PCI Express slots, this motherboard is ideal for applications such as cluster computing and high-frequency trading where low latency and high-speed networking are essential.

Overall, the Supermicro X7DGT-INF, X7DGT, X7DBT-INF, and X7DBT motherboards epitomize reliability and performance. Their compatibility with Intel’s Xeon processors, extensive memory options, and advanced connectivity features make them superb choices for enterprise-level applications, data centers, and research institutions that demand uncompromising performance and efficiency in their computing solutions.