Chapter 1: Introduction; Congratulations; Hardware Specifications - TYAN Tempest i5000XT S2696 User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 - Congratulations

You have purchased one of the most powerful workstation solutions. The
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S2696 is a flexible Intel
5000X (Greencreek) MCH and ESB2 chipsets.
Designed with the Dual LGA771 sockets, the S2696 supports Intel
Multi-core processors and 16/32GB DDR2-533/667 FB-DIMM memory. The
S2696 is also featured with an integrated Dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN, six SATA
ports and eight SAS ports based on the integrated LSI SAS controller. It's
ideally design to provide a versatile workstation platform.
Remember to visit TYAN's Website at http://www.TYAN.com. There you can
find information on all of TYAN's products with FAQs, online manuals and BIOS
upgrades.

1.2 - Hardware Specifications

Processor
•Dual LGA771 sockets
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•Supports up to (2) Intel
Xeon
processors
•VRD 11.0
Chipset
•Intel
® 5000X (Greencreek) MCH and
ESB2 chipset
•Supports 1333/1066/667 MHz FSB
•Winbond W83627EHG Super I/O Chip
Memory
•Eight (8) 240-pin DDR2 FB-DIMM*
sockets
•4 memory channels
•Supports ECC DIMMs
•Maximum of 16/32GB DDR2-533/667
*FB-DIMM: Fully Buffered DIMM
platform for multiple applications, based on the Intel
Integrated SATA-II RAID
•Six (6) SATA-II ports
•3.0 Gb/s per port
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Multi-core
•RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
Integrated LAN Controllers
•Intel Gigabit from ESB2 (w/ dual ports
"Gilgal')
•Two RJ-45 ports with LEDs
Integrated FireWire (1394a)
Controller
•TI TSB43AB22 1394a controller
•1394a channel for rear (connector)
•1394a channel for front (header)
Integrated Audio Controller
•HDA link
•Realtek ALC888 controller (High
Definition Audio)
•Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in rear ports
•Front panel audio header
•CD-in, Aux headers(4-pin configuration)
•SPDIF in/out in rear
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Xeon