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Builder ’ s Guide f or AMD Opter on™ Pr ocessor -Based Ser ver s and W orkstations Publication # 30925 Revision: 3.04 Issue Date: February 2004.
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30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Contents 3 Contents Revision History .........................................................................................................
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 4 Contents 5.6.1 AMD-8000™ Series Chipset .................................................................................. 37 5.6.2 Graphics and Storage .
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations List of Figures 5 List of Figures Figure 1. AMD Opteron™ Processor Architecture ............................................................
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 6 List of Tables List of Tables Table 1. Power Worksheet 1—Component Power ..................................................................
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Revision History 7 Revision History Date Revision Description February 2004 3.04 Revised public relea se. Added EMEA contact information. December 2003 3.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 8 Revision History.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 1 AMD Opteron™ Processor Key Architectural Features 9 Chapter 1 AMD Opter on™ P.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 10 AMD Opteron™ Processor Key Architectural Features Chapter 1 Integrated DDR DRAM Memory .
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 2 Validated Server Program (VSP) 11 Chapter 2 V alidated Server Pr ogram (VSP) For .
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 12 Validated Server Program (VSP) Chapter 2 In addition to the rigorous design and test me t.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 2 Validated Server Program (VSP) 13 Figure 2.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 14 Validated Server Program (VSP) Chapter 2 Figure 3 shows a 4U/4P server, based on the AMD Opteron 800-series processor.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 2 Validated Server Program (VSP) 15 2.4 Not Yet a Member of VSP? For more information, register as a m ember, a nd find out how to order VS P products, please visit http://www.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 16 Validated Server Program (VSP) Chapter 2.
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 Chapter 3 AMD Opter on™ Pr ocessor -In-a-Box The best solution for System Builders and Resellers manufacturing pedestal platform s is the processor-in-a-box (PIB) from AMD.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 18 AMD Opteron™ Processor-In-a-Box Chapter 3.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 4 Heatsink Installation 19 Chapter 4 Heatsink Installation This chapter contains instructions for the inst allation of the AMD Opteron™ processor heatsink.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 20 Heatsink Installation Chapter 4 Figure 6.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 4 Heatsink Installation 21 Figure 8. Ensure Proper Contact Between Backplate and Motherboard 7. Carefully place the retention frame on the m otherboard.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 22 Heatsink Installation Chapter 4 Figure 10. Tightening Down the Retention Frame 10. Lift the socket locking-leve r. (Pull it out slightly, and then lift up.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 4 Heatsink Installation 23 Figure 12. Pushing Gently Down on the Processor 13. Inspect the thermal interface m ate rial for scratches or gaps.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 24 Heatsink Installation Chapter 4 Figure 14. Heatsink Centered Over Processor 16. Hook the spring clip under the cam lever to the mounting lug on the retention fram e.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 4 Heatsink Installation 25 Figure 16. Pushing Straight Down on the Clip The spring clip must be installed as shown in Figure 17. Figure 17.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 26 Heatsink Installation Chapter 4 19. Carefully turn the cam lever to lock into place. (See Figure 18.) Figure 18. Turning the Cam Lever 20. Ensure the cam lever is locked into the retention frame.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 4 Heatsink Installation 27 21. Connect the fan power lead to the proper connector on the motherboard. Figure 20 shows an installed heatsink.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 28 Heatsink Installation Chapter 4.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 5 Hardware Considerations 29 Chapter 5 Hardwar e Considerations AMD frequently updates its list of motherboard solutions. For the most up-to-date list of providers please visit our Web site.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 30 Hardware Considerations Chapter 5 • Cables inside the enclosure can cause airflow disruptions. Using cable ties, tie and route the cables out of the path of the cooling airflow.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 5 Hardware Considerations 31 Figure 22 on page 31 shows undesirable airf low through a chassis. Both undesirable configurations use a fr ont-inlet power supply.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 32 Hardware Considerations Chapter 5 In order to have a reliable and cost-effective sy stem, system builders should calculate the power requirements for the intended configuration.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 5 Hardware Considerations 33 Table 1. Power Worksheet 1—Component Power (Continued) Component Item Qty Maximum Current at Each Voltage Level +3.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 34 Hardware Considerations Chapter 5 Note: To calculate the processor current at 12-V VRM source: 25 . 1 12 current core processor voltage core processor I × × = Where 12 = VRM source voltage and 1.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 5 Hardware Considerations 35 AMD strongly recommends that the operation of the power suppl y is investigated and fully understood by the system builder to meet the requirem ents of each configuration.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 36 Hardware Considerations Chapter 5 200 series = Up to 2-way servers and workstations 800 series = Up to 8-way servers and workstations yy—Indicates relative performance within th e series.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 5 Hardware Considerations 37 Table 3.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 38 Hardware Considerations Chapter 5 • AGP3.0 interface • HyperTransport tunnel Refer to the AMD-8151 graphics tu nnel product brief and to the Preliminary AMD-8151™ HyperTransport™ AGP3.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 5 Hardware Considerations 39 Servers are systems that are not typically used by just one operat or sitting in front of a display attached directly to the server.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 40 Hardware Considerations Chapter 5 Table 4.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 5 Hardware Considerations 41 Table 5 shows AMD-8000 series core logic (chipset) drivers for Linux operating systems.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 42 Hardware Considerations Chapter 5.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 6 EMI Reduction Techniques 43 Chapter 6 EMI Reduction T echniques These electromagnetic interference (EMI) redu ction techniques can be implem ented with relatively short lead-tim es at the final sy stem -assembly stage.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 44 EMI Reduction Techniques Chapter 6 2. Disable Unused Clocks Clock signals that have no load can have high leve ls of ringing that can lead to EMI problems.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Chapter 6 EMI Reduction Techniques 45 8. Processor Heatsink Grounding Although grounding of.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 46 EMI Reduction Techniques Chapter 6.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Appendix A AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based System Build Procedure 47 Appendix A AMD Opteron.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 48 AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based System Build Procedure Appendix A 8. Install the assembled m otherboard and processor with heatsink into the chassis.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Appendix A AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based System Build Procedure 49 a. Turn off the system and unplug it before installing each card. b. Install additional ca rds o ne at a time.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 50 AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based System Build Procedure Appendix A.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Appendix B FAQs 51 Appendix B FAQs Appendix B contains frequently asked questions concerning AMD Opteron™ processors and the validated server program.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 52 FAQs Appendix B Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows XP . Sixty-four-bit applications for the AMD Opteron processor include Apache Server, Mental Ray, Zeus, Cl uster Strike Server, SendMail, MY SQL, IBM DB2, and CA Ingres.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Appendix B FAQs 53 plan is for IT managers to seamlessly m ove to 64-bit applications that benefit their business while continuing to leverage their investment in 32-bit software and personnel.
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based Servers and Workstations 30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 54 FAQs Appendix B reliability of the configuration.
30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor- Based Servers and Workstations Appendix B FAQs 55 A: The first platforms planned for availability from the VSP will be the A8440 and the A2210. The A8440 is a 4U/4P rack-mountable server based on the AMD Opteron processor 800 series.
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