Chapter 2: Overview
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1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview
Built upon the functionality and the capabilities of the Intel E5-2600 Series (Socket
R) processor and the C606 chipset, the X9DRW-3LN4F+/3TF+ motherboard pro-
vides the performance and feature sets required for dual_processor-based HPC/
Cluster/Database servers.
With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) Technology, the X9DRW series
motherboard offers point-to-point serial interconnect interface with a transfer speed
of up to 8.0 GT/s, providing superb system performance.
The C606 chipset provides extensive IO support, including the following functions
and capabilities:
•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