Introduction

Manageability features in each of these four technology areas combine to form the Wired for Management Baseline Specification. A copy of the Wired for Management Baseline Specification can be obtained from:

ftp://download.intel.com/ial/wfm/baseline.pdf

An on-line Design Guide is available at:

http://developer.intel.com/ial/WfM/design/index.htm

Future versions of the specification, which preserve today's investments, will be available at this site.

1.3.3.1Instrumentation

A component's instrumentation consists of code that maintains attributes with up-to-the-minute values and adjusts the component's operational characteristics based on these values. By providing instrumentation, the platform provides accurate data to management applications, so those applications can make the best decisions for managing a system or product.

The WfM 1.1a Baseline requires that compliant desktop and mobile platforms utilize the DMI Version 2.00 Management Interface (MI) and Component Interface (CI) application programming interfaces and host a DMI v2.00 Service Provider, as defined by the DMTF. Intel's DMI 2.0 Service Provider Software Development Kit (SDK) provides a DMI Service Provider and binaries that support DMI Version 2.00. This kit is available at:

http://developer.intel.com/ial/WfM/tools/sdk/index.htm.

Intel's LANDesk© Client Manager product includes the Service Provider and component instrumentation. Information regarding this product can be found at:

http://developer.intel.com/ial/WfM/tools/ldcm/index.htm

The WfM Baseline Instrumentation specification identifies specific DMI standard groups, including event generation groups, that must be instrumented for a Baseline-compliant platform. This reference design provides support for the SMBIOS revision 2.0 specification which along with appropriate component instrumentation will supply some of the required data in the specified DMI 2.0 groups. This reference design also provides additional optional instrumentation hardware support with the LM79 and Maxim MAX1617 components.

1.3.3.2Remote Service Boot

The WfM Baseline specifies the protocols by which a client requests and downloads an executable image from a server and the minimum requirements on the client execution environment when the downloaded image is executed. The Baseline specification includes a set of APIs for the particular network controller used. The code supporting the Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) and the network controller is provided on the EtherExpress© PRO/100 WFM adapters Option ROM.

Two implementation options are available: 1) NIC with Option ROM and Wake on LAN Header or

2)a LAN on Motherboard implementation. For the second option, the Preboot execution environment and the network controller code must be incorporated into the system BIOS.

In addition, the BIOS must provide the _SYSID_ and _UUID_ data structures. The details of the BIOS requirements can be obtained from the Intel web site.

http://developer.intel.com/ial/WfM/design/pxedt/index.htm

Intel®440GX AGPset Design Guide

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440GX specifications

The Intel 440GX chipset was launched in 1997 as part of Intel's series of chipsets known as the 440 family, and it served as a critical component for various Pentium II and Pentium III-based motherboard architectures. Specifically designed for the second generation of Intel’s processors, the 440GX delivered enhanced performance and supported a range of important technologies that defined PC architectures of its time.

One of the main features of the Intel 440GX was its support for a 100 MHz front-side bus (FSB), which significantly improved data transfer rates between the CPU and the memory subsystem. This advancement allowed the 440GX to accommodate both the original Pentium II processors as well as the later Pentium III chips, providing compatibility and flexibility for system builders and consumers alike.

The 440GX chipset included an integrated AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) controller, which supported AGP 2x speeds. This enabled high-performance graphics cards to be utilized effectively, delivering many enhanced graphics capabilities for gaming and multimedia applications. The AGP interface was crucial at the time as it offered a dedicated pathway for graphics data, increasing bandwidth compared to traditional PCI slots.

In terms of memory support, the 440GX could address up to 512 MB of SDRAM, allowing systems built with this chipset to run comfortably with sufficient memory for the era’s demanding applications. The memory controller was capable of supporting both single and double-sided DIMMs, which provided versatility in memory configuration for system builders.

Another notable feature of the Intel 440GX was its support for multi-processor configurations through its Dual Processors support feature. This allowed enterprise and workstation computers to leverage the performance advantages of multiple CPUs, making the chipset suitable for business and professional environments where multitasking and high-performance computing were essential.

On the connectivity front, the chipset supported up to six PCI slots, enhancing peripheral device integration and expansion capabilities. It also included integrated IDE controllers, facilitating connections for hard drives and CD-ROM devices.

Overall, the Intel 440GX chipset represented a balanced combination of performance, flexibility, and technology advancements for its time. Its introduction helped establish a foundation for subsequent advancements in PC technology and set the stage for more powerful computing systems in the years to come.
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