Supermicro PDSMA LGA775 Server Motherboard ATX Intel E7230 Dual GbE

Supermicro PDSMA LGA775 Server Motherboard ATX Intel E7230 Dual GbE

The Supermicro PDSMA is an ATX-form-factor server motherboard built around the Intel E7230 (Mukilteo) chipset and an LGA775 processor socket. It supports Intel Xeon 3000-series, Core 2 Duo, and Pentium D processors in the LGA775 package, paired with DDR2 ECC registered memory for server-class reliability. The board provides a dual Gigabit Ethernet network interface, onboard VGA, and a broad mix of PCIe and legacy PCI expansion slots suitable for a single-socket entry-level or departmental server build.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Supermicro PDSMA
• Form Factor: ATX
• CPU Socket: LGA775 (Intel Xeon 3000-series, Core 2 Duo, Pentium D)
• Chipset: Intel E7230 (Mukilteo)
• Memory: 4x DDR2 DIMM slots — ECC Registered DDR2
• Expansion: 1x PCIe x8, 1x PCIe x4, 5x PCI 32-bit slots
• Network: Dual Intel Gigabit Ethernet (2x RJ-45 on rear I/O)
• Storage: SATA ports; dedicated Compact Flash slot (labeled COMPACT FLASH ONLY)
• Rear I/O: 2x PS/2 (keyboard/mouse), 2x USB, 1x DB9 serial (COM1), 1x VGA, 2x GbE RJ-45
• Super I/O Controller: Winbond W83627HG-AW
• PCB Manufacturer: HannStar K MV-4 (date code 0835 — week 35, 2008)
• Includes: Motherboard only (no CPU, RAM, or cables included)

Applications

The Supermicro PDSMA was designed for single-socket entry-level and departmental servers in the mid-2000s, targeting small business file servers, workgroup servers, and network-attached storage builds. The Intel E7230 chipset provided a step up from desktop-class chipsets of the era by supporting ECC registered DDR2 memory — important for server uptime and data integrity — while the LGA775 socket made it compatible with the same processor generation used across Intel's desktop and workstation lines at the time. The dual Gigabit Ethernet ports made it well-suited for applications needing network redundancy or link aggregation. The five PCI slots alongside PCIe gave integrators flexibility to add legacy SCSI, older RAID controllers, or I/O expansion cards. This board is sought today by administrators maintaining legacy server infrastructure, hobbyists building home lab environments, and those restoring or repairing Supermicro-based systems from the LGA775 generation.