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Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™
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Contents
Revision
Trademarks
Contents
Servers and Workstations
EMI Reduction Techniques
List of Figures
AMD Opteron Processor Architecture
List of Tables
Revision History
Date Revision Description
Revision History
AMD Opteron Processor Key Architectural Features
AMD64 Architecture
Other Features of the AMD Opteron Processor
Integrated DDR Dram Memory Controller
HyperTransport Technology
Validated Server Program VSP
Value Proposition
Design 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
AMD Opteron Processor-In-a-Box
AMD64 Processor-in-a-Box
Servers and Workstations AMD Opteron Processor-In-a-Box
Heatsink Installation
Heatsink Installation Procedure
Backplate 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
Basic System Enclosure Selection Guidelines
Hardware Considerations
System Enclosures and Chassis Selection
Basic Chassis Selection Guidelines
Power Supply Considerations
Desirable Airflow-Power Supply with Bottom Inlet
Power Supply Guidelines
Server and Workstation Platform Power Supplies
Calculating System Power Consumption
Power Worksheet 1-Component Power
Power Worksheet 2-Total Watts
Total Watts A = W For Each Voltage Level
Thermal Solution
AMD Opteron Processor Thermal Solution Guidelines
Memory Guidelines for AMD Opteron Processor- Based Systems
AMD Opteron Processor Information
AMD Opteron Processor Series and Model Numbers
AMD64
AMD Chipset Information
AMD-8000 Series Chipset
Graphics and Storage
AMD-8131 HyperTransport PCI-XTunnel
AMD Opteron Processor Utilities and Updates
AMD-8000 Series Chipset Drivers
Bit Operating Systems
Linux Drivers for the AMD-8000 Series of Chipset Components
Drivers for Linux Kernel
Servers and Workstations Hardware Considerations
EMI Reduction Techniques
EMI Emission Standards
Spread Spectrum Clocking
Rear I/O Connector Shield
Disable Unused Clocks
Power Supply Cable Routing
Processor Heatsink Fan Cable Routing
Processor 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
Appendix B FAQs
AMD Opteron Processor FAQs
What is the value proposition of the AMD Opteron processor?
Validated Server Program FAQs
Where are EMI guidelines for motherboards located?
Will these validated servers be available in all regions?
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron Processor
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