SUPER MICRO Computer X9DRG-HTF, X9DRG-HF user manual Processor and Chipset Overview

Chapter 1: Overview

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Built upon the functionality and the capability of Intel E5-2600(v2) Series Proces- sors (Socket R LGA 2011) and the C602 chipset, the X9DRG-HF/X9DRG-HTF motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_proces- sor-based 1U or 2U GPU server platforms. (See note below for processor support.)

With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) Technology, the X9DRG-HF/ X9DRG-HTF offers point-to-point serial interconnect interface with a transfer speed of up to 8.0 GT/s, providing superb system performance.

The PCH chipset provides extensive IO support, including the following functions and capabilities:

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PCI-Express Rev. 2.0 support

PCI-Express Gen. 3 uplink supported by some SKUs

ACPI Power Management Logic Support Rev. 3.0b or Rev. 4.0

USB host interface backplane and front access support

Intel Rapid Storage Technology supported

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) supported

Intel Trusted Execution Technology supported

Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Supported

Digital Media Interface (DMI) supported

Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) supported

Note: For Intel E5-2600(v2) processor support, BIOS version 3.0 or above is required.

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