Processor And Chipset Overview - Supermicro X9DRW-3F User Manual

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Processor and Chipset Overview

Built upon the functionality and the capabilities of the Intel E5-2600(v2) Series
Processors (Socket R LGA 2011) and the PCH-C606/C602 chipset, the X9DRW-
3F/X9DRW-iF motherboard provides the performance and feature sets required
for dual_processor-based, high-performance WIO platforms.
With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) Technology, the X9DRW-3F/
X9DRW-iF motherboard offers point-to-point serial interconnect interface with a
transfer speed of up to 8.0 GT/s, providing superb system performance.
The PCH C606/C602 chipset provides extensive IO support, including the follow-
ing functions and capabilities:
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PCI-Express Rev. 2.0 support
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PCI-Express Gen. 3 uplink supported by some SKUs
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ACPI Power Management Logic Support Rev. 3.0b or Rev. 4.0
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USB host interface backplane and front access support
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Intel Rapid Storage Technology supported
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Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) supported
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Intel Trusted Execution Technology supported
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Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Supported
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Digital Media Interface (DMI) supported
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Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) supported
Note: For Intel E5-2600(v2) processor support, BIOS version 3.0 or
above is required.
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Chapter 1: Overview