Processor And Chipset Overview - Supermicro X10DRG-Q User Manual

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Processor and Chipset Overview

Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel® E5-2600v3/v4 Series
processors (Socket R3) and the Intel® PCH C612, the X10DRG-Q motherboard
provides the best balanced solution of performance, power-efficiency, and features
to address the diverse needs of next-generation computer users.
With support of new Intel® Microarchitecture 22nm (E5-2600v3)/14nm (E5-2600v4)
Processing Technology, the X10DRG-Q dramatically increases performance for a
multitude of server applications.
The PCH C612 chip provides Enterprise SMbus and MCTP support with the fol-
lowing features included:
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DDR4 288-pin memory support
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Support for MCTP protocol and ME
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GSX capable of GPIO expansion
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Improved I/O capabilities to high-storage-capacity configurations
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SPI Enhancements
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Intel® Node Manager 3.0
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BMC supports remote management, virtualization, and the security package
for enterprise platforms
Notes:
1. E5-2600v4 requires Revision 2.0 BIOS (or higher).
2. Intel® Node Manager 3.0 support is dependent on the power supply
used in the system.
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Chapter 1: Overview