SUPER MICRO Computer X8STE, X8ST3-F user manual Chipset Overview, 1-11

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel X58 Express chipset, the X8ST3-F/X8STE motherboard provides the performance and feature set required for single-processor-based high-end systems with configuration options optimized for intensive application and high-end server platforms.

The main architecture of the X8ST3-F/X8STE consists of an Intel® Core™ i7 or a Nehalem processor in the LGA1366 socket, the Intel X58 Express chipset, and the ICH10R. With Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) technology built in, the X8ST3-F/X8STE is one of the first motherboards on the market that offers the next generation point-to-point system interconnect interface, replacing the current Front Side Bus technology, providing substantial system performance enhancement by utilizing serial link interconnections to increase bandwidth and scalability.

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