30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-
Based Servers and Workstations
Chapter 3 AMD Opteron™ Processor-In-a-Box 17
The best solution for System Builders and Resellers manufacturing pedestal platforms is the
processor-in-a-box (PIB) from AMD. The PIB is available now in a new retail box. The improved
display options allow the product to be either free-standing, stacked, or hung. The boxed processor
package is heat-sealed to alleviate lid tampering and to help ensure the authenticity of the AMD
processor. The AMD PIB is covered by a three-year limited warranty.
Figure 4 shows the new PIB retail box.
Figure 4. AMD64 Processor-in-a-Box
The PIB includes the following items:
• The AMD64 processor of choice
• Heatsink and fan, properly sized for the thermal requirements of the processor
• Assembly and installation instructions
• AMD64 processor case sticker
• Double processor packaging allows higher impact resistance adding more protection
• A three-year limited warranty
• Certificate of Authenticity
Check with your preferred distribution partner for AMD Opteron™ processor in a box or buy
online at: https://aac.avnet.com/AMDstore/index.jsp. In EMEA, please check with your preferred
distribution partner for AMD Opteron™ processor-in-a-box.