Intel 5000 Series

Table of Contents Intel® 5000 Series Chipsets Server Board Family Datasheet
Revision 1.1
Intel order number D38960-004
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction...........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Server Product References......................................................................................1
1.2 Chapter Outline........................................................................................................1
2. Functional Architecture .......................................................................................................2
2.1 Intel
®
5000 MCH Components .................................................................................4
2.1.1 Memory Controller Hub (Intel
®
5000 MCH)..............................................................4
2.1.2 Intel
®
631xESB / 632xESB I/O Controller Hub (ESB2) ............................................7
2.2 Processor Sub-system...........................................................................................11
2.2.1 Processor Support .................................................................................................12
2.2.2 Processor Population Rules...................................................................................12
2.2.3 Processor EVRD....................................................................................................12
2.2.4 GTL2007 ................................................................................................................12
2.2.5 Common Enabling Kit (CEK) Design Support........................................................12
2.3 Memory Sub-system ..............................................................................................13
2.3.1 Fully-buffered DIMM (FBDIMM) .............................................................................14
2.3.2 Supported Memory.................................................................................................15
2.4 I/O Sub-system ......................................................................................................17
2.4.1 PCI Sub-system .....................................................................................................17
2.4.2 Scan Order.............................................................................................................17
2.4.3 Resource Assignment............................................................................................17
2.4.4 Automatic IRQ Assignment....................................................................................17
2.4.5 Legacy Option ROM Support.................................................................................18
2.4.6 EFI PCI APIs..........................................................................................................18
2.4.7 Legacy PCI APIs....................................................................................................18
2.4.8 Dual Video..............................................................................................................18
2.4.9 Parallel ATA (PATA) Support.................................................................................18
2.4.10 Serial ATA (SATA) Support....................................................................................19
2.4.11 SATA RAID Functionality.......................................................................................20
2.4.12 Serial Attached SCSI .............................................................................................20
2.4.13 Video Controller .....................................................................................................20
2.4.14 Network Interface Controller (NIC).........................................................................20
2.4.15 USB Support ..........................................................................................................20