Intel ® Intelligent Power Node Manager; Manageability Engine (Me) - Intel SC5650HCBRP Product Specification

Platform Management
6.3.2.3.1 Performance Mode (Default)
With the platform running in Performance mode (Default), several platform control algorithm
variables are set to enhance the platform's capability of operating at maximum performance
targets for the given system. In doing so, the platform is programmed with higher fan speeds at
lower ambient temperatures. This results in a louder acoustic level than is targeted for the given
platform, but the increased airflow of this operating mode greatly reduces both possible memory
throttling from occurring and dynamic fan speed changes based on processor utilization.
6.3.2.3.2 Acoustics Mode
With the platform running in Acoustics mode, several platform control algorithm variables are set
to ensure acoustic targets are not exceeded for specified Intel platforms. In this mode, the
platform is programmed to set the fans at lower speeds when the processor does not require
additional cooling due to high utilization / power consumption. Memory throttling is used to
ensure memory thermal limits are not exceeded.
6.4 Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager
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Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager is a platform (system)-level solution that provides the
system with a method of monitoring power consumption and thermal output, and adjusting
system variables to control those factors.
The BMC supports Intel
the platform must have an Intel
(ME) firmware installed.
The BMC firmware implements power-management features based on the Power Management
Bus (PMBus) 1.1 Specification.
Note: Intelligent Power Node Manager is only available on platforms that support PMBus-
compliant power supplies.
6.4.1

Manageability Engine (ME)

An embedded ARC controller is within the IOH providing the Intel
(SPS). The controller is also commonly referred to as the Manageability Engine (ME).
The functionality provided by the SPS firmware is different from Intel
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Technology (Intel AMT) provided by the ME on client platforms.
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Intelligent Power Node Manager specification version 1.5. Additionally,
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Intelligent Power Node Manager capable Manageability Engine
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