AMD 30925 manual Revision History, Date Revision Description

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

Revision History

Date	Revision	Description

February 2004	3.04	Revised public release. Added EMEA contact information.

December 2003	3.00	Initial public release.

Revision History

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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 Basic Chassis Selection Guidelines Hardware ConsiderationsSystem Enclosures and Chassis Selection Basic System Enclosure 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 Processor Heatsink Fan Cable Routing Disable Unused ClocksPower Supply Cable Routing Rear I/O Connector ShieldProcessor 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