AMD 30925 Linux Drivers for the AMD-8000 Series of Chipset Components, Drivers for Linux Kernel

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30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004	Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-
	Based Servers and Workstations

Table 5 shows AMD-8000 series core logic (chipset) drivers for Linux operating systems.

Table 5. Linux Drivers for the AMD-8000™ Series of Chipset Components

Drivers for Linux	Kernel	Kernel	Kernel	Kernel
Operating Systems	2.4.18	2.4.20	2.4.21	2.5, 2.6

AMD-8151™		√	√	√
HyperTransport™ AGP3.0
Graphics Tunnel Driver for
Linux 2P Platforms
AMD-8151 HyperTransport	√	√	√	√
AGP3.0 Graphics Tunnel
Driver for Linux 1P Platforms
AMD-8131™ PCI-X®Tunnel				√
Standard Hot-Plug Controller
(SHPC) Driver Version 1.03
for Linux
AMD-8131 PCI-X Tunnel			√	√
Standard Hot-Plug Controller
(SHPC) Driver Version 1.03
for Linux
AMD-8111™ 10/100 Ethernet			√	√
Driver for Linux
AMD-8111 AC'97 Audio			√	√
Driver for Linux
AMD-8111 IDE for Linux			√	√

For the latest drivers visit www.amd.com/drivers

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 FeaturesHyperTransport Technology Other Features of the AMD Opteron ProcessorIntegrated DDR Dram Memory Controller Design Methodology for the VSP Platform Validated Server Program VSPValue Proposition 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 Spread Spectrum Clocking EMI Reduction TechniquesEMI Emission Standards 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