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30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004

 

Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-

 

 

 

 

 

Based Servers and Workstations

 

Table 3. AMD Opteron™ Processor Series and Model Numbers (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series

 

100 Series

 

200 Series

800 Series

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L1/L2 data cache

 

ECC

 

ECC

ECC

 

 

protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L1/L2 instruction cache

 

Parity

 

Parity

Parity

 

 

protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global history counter

 

16K

 

16K

16K

 

 

entries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L1 TLB entries

 

40/40

 

40/40

40/40

 

 

(data/instruction)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L1 associativity

 

Full/Full

 

Full/Full

Full/Full

 

 

(data/instruction)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L2 TLB entries

 

512/512

 

512/512

512/512

 

 

(data/instruction)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L2 associativity

 

4-way/4-way

 

4-way/4-way

4-way/4-way

 

 

(data/instruction)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Process

 

.13 micron SOI

 

.13 micron SOI

.13 micron SOI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured In

 

Fab 30, Dresden

 

Fab 30, Dresden

Fab 30, Dresden

 

 

 

 

Germany

 

Germany

Germany

 

5.6AMD Chipset Information

AMD offers an array of chipset products designed to unleash the full power of AMD Opteron, processors. From workstations to multiprocessor servers, AMD provides a world-class high- performance chipset solution to enable the most demanding designs.

5.6.1AMD-8000™ Series Chipset

Ushering in the next generation of computing platforms, AMD introduces the AMD-8000™ series of core-logic components designed to support the AMD Opteron processor. Implementing HyperTransport technology as the system backbone, these core-logic elements deliver outstanding performance and design flexibility. This chipset consists of several “building block” components that can be used together in a variety of system designs.

5.6.1.1AMD-8151™ HyperTransport™ AGP3.0 Graphics Tunnel

The AMD-8151™ HyperTransport™ AGP3.0 graphics tunnel provides AGP3.0 capability to workstation platforms requiring high-end graphics performance. Included in the AMD-8151 graphics tunnel are the following high-level features:

Chapter 5

Hardware Considerations

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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 Watts AMD 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