Datasheet 3
Table of Contents
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 8
1.1 Processor Feature Details .....................................................................................9
1.2 Supported Technologies .....................................................................................10
1.3 Interfaces ........................................................................................................ 10
1.3.1 System Memory Support......................................................................... 10
1.3.2 PCI Express* .........................................................................................11
1.3.3 Direct Media Interface Gen 2 (DMI2)......................................................... 12
1.3.4 Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI)........................................... 13
1.4 Power Management Support ...............................................................................13
1.4.1 Processor Package and Core States...........................................................13
1.4.2 System States Support ...........................................................................13
1.4.3 Memory Controller.................................................................................. 13
1.4.4 PCI Express* .........................................................................................13
1.5 Thermal Management Support ............................................................................13
1.6 Package Summary.............................................................................................14
1.7 Terminology ..................................................................................................... 14
1.8 Related Documents............................................................................................16
2 Interfaces................................................................................................................18
2.1 System Memory Interface...................................................................................18
2.1.1 System Memory Technology Support ........................................................18
2.1.2 System Memory Timing Support............................................................... 18
2.2 PCI Express* Interface....................................................................................... 19
2.2.1 PCI Express* Architecture .......................................................................19
2.2.2 PCI Express* Configuration Mechanism .....................................................20
2.3 Direct Media Interface 2 (DMI2) / PCI Express* Interface .......................................21
2.3.1 DMI2 Error Flow..................................................................................... 21
2.3.2 Processor / PCH Compatibility Assumptions................................................21
2.3.3 DMI2 Link Down.....................................................................................21
2.4 Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI)...................................................... 21
3 Technologies ...........................................................................................................22
3.1 Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)..........................................................22
3.1.1 Intel® VT-x Objectives............................................................................ 22
3.1.2 Intel® VT-x Features...............................................................................23
3.1.3 Intel® VT-d Objectives............................................................................ 23
3.1.4 Intel® Virtualization Technology Processor Extensions................................. 24
3.2 Security Technologies ........................................................................................25
3.2.1 Intel® Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions
(Intel® AES-NI) Instructions.................................................................... 25
3.2.2 Execute Disable Bit................................................................................. 25
3.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)....................................25
3.4 Intel® Turbo Boost Technology............................................................................26
3.4.1 Intel® Turbo Boost Operating Frequency ...................................................26
3.5 Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology............................................................. 26
3.6 Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel® AVX) ...................................................27
4 Power Management................................................................................................. 29
4.1 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) States Supported......................29
4.1.1 System States .......................................................................................29
4.1.2 Processor Package and Core States...........................................................29
4.1.3 Integrated Memory Controller (IMC) States................................................31
4.1.4 Direct Media Interface Gen 2 (DMI2) / PCI Express* Link States................... 31
4.1.5 G, S, and C State Combinations ...............................................................32