AMD 30925 manual Revision

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Builder’s Guide for

AMD Opteron™

Processor-Based

Servers and Workstations

Publication #	30925 Revision: 3.04
Issue Date:	February 2004

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Contents Revision Trademarks Contents EMI Reduction Techniques Servers and WorkstationsAMD Opteron Processor Architecture List of FiguresList of Tables Date Revision Description Revision HistoryRevision History AMD64 Architecture AMD Opteron Processor Key Architectural FeaturesIntegrated DDR Dram Memory Controller Other Features of the AMD Opteron ProcessorHyperTransport Technology Value Proposition Validated Server Program VSPDesign Methodology for the VSP Platform Platform Description Model A2210 1U/2P Rack Server Model A8440 4U/4P Rack Server Not Yet a Member of VSP? Servers and Workstations Validated Server Program VSP AMD64 Processor-in-a-Box AMD Opteron Processor-In-a-BoxServers and Workstations AMD Opteron Processor-In-a-Box Heatsink Installation Procedure Heatsink InstallationBackplate Release Liner Ensure Proper Contact Between Backplate and Motherboard Tightening Down the Retention Frame Pushing Gently Down on the Processor Heatsink Centered Over Processor Pushing Straight Down on the Clip Turning the Cam Lever Installed Heatsink Servers and Workstations Heatsink Installation System Enclosures and Chassis Selection Hardware ConsiderationsBasic System Enclosure Selection Guidelines Basic Chassis Selection GuidelinesDesirable Airflow-Power Supply with Bottom Inlet Power Supply ConsiderationsServer and Workstation Platform Power Supplies Power Supply GuidelinesPower Worksheet 1-Component Power Calculating System Power ConsumptionTotal Watts A = W For Each Voltage Level Power Worksheet 2-Total WattsAMD Opteron Processor Thermal Solution Guidelines Thermal SolutionAMD Opteron Processor Information Memory Guidelines for AMD Opteron Processor- Based SystemsAMD64 AMD Opteron Processor Series and Model NumbersAMD-8000 Series Chipset AMD Chipset InformationAMD-8131 HyperTransport PCI-XTunnel Graphics and StorageAMD-8000 Series Chipset Drivers AMD Opteron Processor Utilities and UpdatesBit Operating Systems Drivers for Linux Kernel Linux Drivers for the AMD-8000 Series of Chipset ComponentsServers and Workstations Hardware Considerations EMI Emission Standards EMI Reduction TechniquesSpread Spectrum Clocking Power Supply Cable Routing Disable Unused ClocksRear I/O Connector Shield Processor Heatsink Fan Cable RoutingProcessor Heatsink Grounding Servers and Workstations EMI Reduction Techniques Appendix a AMD Opteron Processor-Based System Build Procedure Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron Processor Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron Processor-Based AMD Opteron Processor FAQs Appendix B FAQsWhat is the value proposition of the AMD Opteron processor? Where are EMI guidelines for motherboards located? Validated Server Program FAQsWill these validated servers be available in all regions? Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron Processor