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Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based

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reliability of the configuration. The program was designed to simplify a system builder's business by making it easy for them to provide AMD Opteron processor-based server platforms that are backed by world-class manufacturing and support. System builder partners purchase these systems (either barebones or fixed configuration), add additional hardware, software, or services, and resell them as system builder branded server—providing system builders with fast time to market and a competitive advantage and allowing them to provide their customers with AMD64 technology quickly and simply.

Q:What is meant by barebones vs. fixed-configuration server systems?

A:Barebones systems include these components—chassis, motherboard with chipset, thermal solution, and power supply, allowing a system builder to add processors, memory, hard disk drives, and other components to meet the needs of their customers. The fixed-configuration is a complete server system that includes all of the components of the barebones system plus the operating system. Fixed-configuration servers further reduce both the amount of system integration required and the amount of support required from the system builder, because all of the components are covered by a limited warranty and rapid product replacement plan through Celestica.

Q:What are the benefits of the Validated Server Program to commercial customers?

A:AMD Opteron processors are designed to simplify a customer’s business by providing reliability for today’s demanding enterprise applications, with simultaneous high- performance 32-bit computing and the ability to migrate to 64-bit computing as the customer requires. Celestica is a world-leading electronics manufacturing services provider in the execution of integrated and seamless end-to-end support and customer service. Commercial customers can purchase servers knowing that they have been validated and are backed by Celestica’s world-class service and support.

Q:What markets are these servers targeted for?

A:Solutions available through the VSP cover a range of end-user needs. The 1U/2P A2210 is targeted at Internet and network infrastructure workloads for customers who require high performance, scalability and availability in a dense 1U package. The 4U/4P A8440 is designed for computation-intensive enterprise workloads, such as databases, business processing, messaging and business intelligence applications.

Q:Will these servers be branded as AMD servers?

A:No. AMD does not brand servers. VSP solutions will be branded by the system builder partners involved in this program.

Q:Is AMD manufacturing servers?

A:No. The servers will be manufactured by Celestica, a world leader in electronics manufacturing services and the delivery of end-to-end service and support.

Q:Will these validated servers be available in all regions?

A:The VSP is currently available in North American and in Europe.

Q:What products will be offered through the Validated Server Program?

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Contents Revision Trademarks Contents Servers and Workstations EMI Reduction TechniquesList of Figures AMD Opteron Processor ArchitectureList of Tables Revision History Date Revision DescriptionRevision History AMD Opteron Processor Key Architectural Features AMD64 ArchitectureOther Features of the AMD Opteron Processor Integrated DDR Dram Memory ControllerHyperTransport Technology Validated Server Program VSP Value PropositionDesign 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-BoxServers and Workstations AMD Opteron Processor-In-a-Box Heatsink Installation Heatsink Installation ProcedureBackplate 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 ConsiderationsSystem Enclosures and Chassis Selection Basic Chassis Selection GuidelinesPower Supply Considerations Desirable Airflow-Power Supply with Bottom InletPower Supply Guidelines Server and Workstation Platform Power SuppliesCalculating System Power Consumption Power Worksheet 1-Component PowerPower Worksheet 2-Total Watts Total Watts A = W For Each Voltage LevelThermal Solution AMD Opteron Processor Thermal Solution GuidelinesMemory Guidelines for AMD Opteron Processor- Based Systems AMD Opteron Processor InformationAMD Opteron Processor Series and Model Numbers AMD64AMD Chipset Information AMD-8000 Series ChipsetGraphics and Storage AMD-8131 HyperTransport PCI-XTunnelAMD Opteron Processor Utilities and Updates AMD-8000 Series Chipset DriversBit Operating Systems Linux Drivers for the AMD-8000 Series of Chipset Components Drivers for Linux KernelServers and Workstations Hardware Considerations EMI Reduction Techniques EMI Emission StandardsSpread Spectrum Clocking Rear I/O Connector Shield Disable Unused ClocksPower Supply Cable Routing 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 Appendix B FAQs AMD Opteron Processor FAQsWhat 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