Processor And Chipset Overview - Supermicro X11DPG-QT User Manual

1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview

Built upon the functionality and capability of the Intel Xeon Scalable-SP series or 2nd Gen
Intel Xeon Scalable-SP series processors (Socket P) and the Intel C621 chipset, the X11DPG-
QT motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address
the needs of next-generation computer users. This motherboard is ideal for general purpose,
cloud computing, and is optimized for server platforms used in data centers.
The Intel C621 chipset provides Enterprise SMbus support and includes the following features:
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DDR4 288-pin memory support on Socket P
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Support for MCTP Protocol
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Support for Management Engine (ME)
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Support of SMBus speeds of up to 400KHz for BMC connectivity
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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 4.0 for advanced power monitoring, capping, and management for
BMC enhancement
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The BMC supports remote management, virtualization, and the security package for en-
terprise platforms
Note: Node Manager 4.0 support is dependent on the power supply used in the system.
Features Supported by Intel Xeon Scalable-SP Processors
Intel Xeon Scalable-SP processors support the following features:
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Intel AVX-512 instruction support to handle complex workloads
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1.5x memory bandwidth increased to 6 channels
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Hot plug and enclosure management with Intel Volume Management Device (Intel VMD)
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Rich set of available IOs with increased PCI-E lanes (48 lanes)
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Integrated Intel Ethernet Connection X722 with iWARP RDMA
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