Chapter 4: BIOS

Snoop Filter

Select Enabled to eliminate snoop traffi c to the graphics port to improve system performance when running graphics intensive applications. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Crystal Beach Features

This feature was designed to implement Intel's I/O AT (Acceleration Technology) to accelerate the performance of TOE devices. (*Note: A TOE device is a specialized, dedicated processor that is installed on an add-on card or a network card to handle some or all packet processing of the add-on card. For this motherboard, the TOE device is built inside the ESB 2 South Bridge chip.) The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Route Port 80h Cycles to

This feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are Disabled, PCI and LPC.

Clock Spectrum Feature

If Enabled, the BIOS will monitor the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components and will attempt to decrease the interference whenever needed. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Enabling Multi-Media Timer

Select Yes to activate a set of timers that are alternative to the traditional 8254 timers for the OS use. The options are Yes and No.

USB Function

Select Enabled to enable the function of USB devices specifi ed. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

Legacy USB Support

This setting allows you to enable Legacy USB device support. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

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SUPER MICRO Computer X7DBT-INF Snoop Filter, Crystal Beach Features, Route Port 80h Cycles to, Clock Spectrum Feature

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.