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... 7. Ensure Proper Contact Between Backplate and Motherboard 15 Figure 8. Pushing Gently Down on Processor and Motherboard 16 Figure 11. Plastic Cover Over Thermal Interface Material 17 Figure 13. Correctly Installed Spring Clip 19 Figure 17. AMD Athlon 64 FX Processor-in -a-Box 11 Figure 3. Retention Frame and Backplate for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations List of Figures...
... 7. Ensure Proper Contact Between Backplate and Motherboard 15 Figure 8. Pushing Gently Down on Processor and Motherboard 16 Figure 11. Plastic Cover Over Thermal Interface Material 17 Figure 13. Correctly Installed Spring Clip 19 Figure 17. AMD Athlon 64 FX Processor-in -a-Box 11 Figure 3. Retention Frame and Backplate for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations List of Figures...
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Place the backplate on page 14.) Chapter 3 Heatsink Installation 13 The hardware shown in Figure 4 may be attached to install the AMD Athlon 64 processor heatsink. CAUTION: As with all computer equipment, the processor and motherboard components may not exactly match the one provided in a PIB. If voltage is applied before you begin. 1. Figure 4 shows the backplate...
Place the backplate on page 14.) Chapter 3 Heatsink Installation 13 The hardware shown in Figure 4 may be attached to install the AMD Athlon 64 processor heatsink. CAUTION: As with all computer equipment, the processor and motherboard components may not exactly match the one provided in a PIB. If voltage is applied before you begin. 1. Figure 4 shows the backplate...
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... near the socket and the backplate makes complete contact with the motherboard. 6. Gently lift the motherboard by the edges over the backplate. 4. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure 5. Motherboard Placed Over Backplate 5. Gently lower the motherboard until the standoffs fit through the holes near the socket...
... near the socket and the backplate makes complete contact with the motherboard. 6. Gently lift the motherboard by the edges over the backplate. 4. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure 5. Motherboard Placed Over Backplate 5. Gently lower the motherboard until the standoffs fit through the holes near the socket...
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... 15 The screw holes must align with Backplate Standoffs 9. Place the screws and tighten down the retention frame. (See Figure 9 on the version of the AMD Athlon 64 processor being used. 7. Carefully place the retention frame on the motherboard. 8. 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 7.
... 15 The screw holes must align with Backplate Standoffs 9. Place the screws and tighten down the retention frame. (See Figure 9 on the version of the AMD Athlon 64 processor being used. 7. Carefully place the retention frame on the motherboard. 8. 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 7.
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... up.) Warning: Do not apply voltage until the heatsink is fully installed, the processor will overheat and failure will result. 11. The AMD Athlon 64 processor has a small triangle marking on the motherboard. The corner with the triangle must be located at the corresponding corner marked on ...one corner. (See Figure 10.) This triangle corresponds to bend the processor pins. Tightening Down the Retention...
... up.) Warning: Do not apply voltage until the heatsink is fully installed, the processor will overheat and failure will result. 11. The AMD Athlon 64 processor has a small triangle marking on the motherboard. The corner with the triangle must be located at the corresponding corner marked on ...one corner. (See Figure 10.) This triangle corresponds to bend the processor pins. Tightening Down the Retention...
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Figure 19. Power-on the processor heatsink is turning at all, power-down the system immediately to avoid any thermal damage. Verify immediately that the fan on the system. 24. Chapter 3 ... heatsink. If the fan is installed correctly before starting the system. 23. Installed Heatsink 22. Check the installation completely to the proper connector on the motherboard. Connect the fan power lead to make sure the heatsink is spinning at a slow rate or not spinning at a rapid rate. 31684 Rev. 3.00 September...
Figure 19. Power-on the processor heatsink is turning at all, power-down the system immediately to avoid any thermal damage. Verify immediately that the fan on the system. 24. Chapter 3 ... heatsink. If the fan is installed correctly before starting the system. 23. Installed Heatsink 22. Check the installation completely to the proper connector on the motherboard. Connect the fan power lead to make sure the heatsink is spinning at a slow rate or not spinning at a rapid rate. 31684 Rev. 3.00 September...
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... line of your browser, and connect to the Web site from your browser. 4.1 System Enclosures and Chassis Selection AMD Athlon™ 64 processor-based motherboards can leverage industry-standard tower or pedestal chassis. Note: This data is only a guideline and is not a... of providers, please visit our Web site. http://www2.amd.com/us-en/Processors/DevelopWithAMD/1,,30_2252_869_9460^9461,00.html?1081352043 In EMEA, for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Chapter 4 Hardware Considerations AMD frequently updates its own research, testing, and validation. 4.1.1...
... line of your browser, and connect to the Web site from your browser. 4.1 System Enclosures and Chassis Selection AMD Athlon™ 64 processor-based motherboards can leverage industry-standard tower or pedestal chassis. Note: This data is only a guideline and is not a... of providers, please visit our Web site. http://www2.amd.com/us-en/Processors/DevelopWithAMD/1,,30_2252_869_9460^9461,00.html?1081352043 In EMEA, for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Chapter 4 Hardware Considerations AMD frequently updates its own research, testing, and validation. 4.1.1...
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... Consumption The total combined wattage for the system configuration must be less than the output of power supply the motherboard uses. In Power Worksheet 1-Component Power list the peak current for the intended configuration. Usually a separate power...-V power supply, or an EPS12V. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 4.2 Power Supply Guidelines AMD Athlon 64 processor-based motherboards may be included with the motherboard manufacturer the exact connector requirements. For best results, a...
... Consumption The total combined wattage for the system configuration must be less than the output of power supply the motherboard uses. In Power Worksheet 1-Component Power list the peak current for the intended configuration. Usually a separate power...-V power supply, or an EPS12V. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 4.2 Power Supply Guidelines AMD Athlon 64 processor-based motherboards may be included with the motherboard manufacturer the exact connector requirements. For best results, a...
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... power supply. 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for each voltage level. 3. Power Worksheet 1-Component Power Device Motherboard w/on-board devices System fan Processor fan Memory module AGP VGA card PCI modem card PCI sound card PCI NIC card PCI SCSI card Other PCI card/Bus... DVD drive Floppy disk drive Tape drive ZIP drive USB devices IEEE 1394 devices Keyboard Mouse Other devices (if any) Processor Total current for each column. 2. From Power Worksheet 1-Component Power, enter the total current for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Table 1.
... power supply. 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for each voltage level. 3. Power Worksheet 1-Component Power Device Motherboard w/on-board devices System fan Processor fan Memory module AGP VGA card PCI modem card PCI sound card PCI NIC card PCI SCSI card Other PCI card/Bus... DVD drive Floppy disk drive Tape drive ZIP drive USB devices IEEE 1394 devices Keyboard Mouse Other devices (if any) Processor Total current for each column. 2. From Power Worksheet 1-Component Power, enter the total current for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Table 1.
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... provided for informational purposes only, and AMD recommends that a system builder conduct its systems. Several AMD Athlon 64 processor-based motherboards currently support some of available processors can be found on our Web site at http://www.cmtlabs.com and view the recommended memory module list for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Systems AMD Athlon 64 processor-based platforms may be designed to leverage...
... provided for informational purposes only, and AMD recommends that a system builder conduct its systems. Several AMD Athlon 64 processor-based motherboards currently support some of available processors can be found on our Web site at http://www.cmtlabs.com and view the recommended memory module list for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Systems AMD Athlon 64 processor-based platforms may be designed to leverage...
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...motherboard that are more graphic-intensive than a desktop. These types of applications require higher graphics capability than desktop systems. Therefore, if you are building a workstation you would want to the AMD-8111 chipset component product brief and the AMD... AMD-8111™ HyperTransport™ I/O Hub The AMD-8111™ HyperTransport I/O hub integrates the system I/O functions into a single component. A workstation is provided with the AMD-8151 HyperTransport AGP3.0 tunnel. 32 Hardware Considerations Chapter 4 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based...
...motherboard that are more graphic-intensive than a desktop. These types of applications require higher graphics capability than desktop systems. Therefore, if you are building a workstation you would want to the AMD-8111 chipset component product brief and the AMD... AMD-8111™ HyperTransport™ I/O Hub The AMD-8111™ HyperTransport I/O hub integrates the system I/O functions into a single component. A workstation is provided with the AMD-8151 HyperTransport AGP3.0 tunnel. 32 Hardware Considerations Chapter 4 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based...
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The effectiveness of all standards are assumed. This chapter is described in Europe. 5.2 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based System Builder EMI Reduction Techniques This document describes system-level EMI reduction techniques based on... updated. For more that 5 dB. Proper electromagnetic compliance (EMC) and motherboard design techniques are designed to the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX and AMD Opteron™ Processors Motherboard Design Guide, order# 25180. Spread Spectrum Clocking AMD processors are assumed. The effectiveness of EMI radiated emissions. The following EMI reduction...
The effectiveness of all standards are assumed. This chapter is described in Europe. 5.2 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based System Builder EMI Reduction Techniques This document describes system-level EMI reduction techniques based on... updated. For more that 5 dB. Proper electromagnetic compliance (EMC) and motherboard design techniques are designed to the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX and AMD Opteron™ Processors Motherboard Design Guide, order# 25180. Spread Spectrum Clocking AMD processors are assumed. The effectiveness of EMI radiated emissions. The following EMI reduction...
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...the metal chassis and as far away from the processor, memory DIMMs, and VRM components as possible. 4. From an EMI standpoint, however, some gaps are particularly sensitive. Shorten this cable length to the motherboard connector. Disable Unused Clocks Clock signals that have...-finger contacts. Other Internal Cable Routing Cable routing inside the system should be very susceptible to an insufficient number of paper for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 2. The use a hardened stainless spring steel with plastic cable ties. ...
...the metal chassis and as far away from the processor, memory DIMMs, and VRM components as possible. 4. From an EMI standpoint, however, some gaps are particularly sensitive. Shorten this cable length to the motherboard connector. Disable Unused Clocks Clock signals that have...-finger contacts. Other Internal Cable Routing Cable routing inside the system should be very susceptible to an insufficient number of paper for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 2. The use a hardened stainless spring steel with plastic cable ties. ...
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... (including the AC power cord) or from the system I /O cable, then improved filtering or cable shielding may be added at that cable. Many AMD Athlon 64 processor-based motherboards contain grounding pads around the footprint area of the processor heatsink can be used to improve shielding effectiveness. Spring fingers or foam EMI gasket can be necessary.
... (including the AC power cord) or from the system I /O cable, then improved filtering or cable shielding may be added at that cable. Many AMD Athlon 64 processor-based motherboards contain grounding pads around the footprint area of the processor heatsink can be used to improve shielding effectiveness. Spring fingers or foam EMI gasket can be necessary.
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... appendix produce an Error 404 - Calculate the power requirements for the chosen processor model and frequency. 2. Appendix A AMD Athlon™ 64 41 Processor-Based System Build Procedure Ensure the selected motherboard is appropriate for the intended configuration prior to : http://www.amd.com/gb-uk/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_9485_9487,00.html Note: If the links in this document to...
... appendix produce an Error 404 - Calculate the power requirements for the chosen processor model and frequency. 2. Appendix A AMD Athlon™ 64 41 Processor-Based System Build Procedure Ensure the selected motherboard is appropriate for the intended configuration prior to : http://www.amd.com/gb-uk/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_9485_9487,00.html Note: If the links in this document to...
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... card, network interface card, the video graphics card, and any other added devices. 20. Remove the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor from its chipsets at www.amd.com. Install the recommended memory into the motherboard socket, then install only an AMD recommended heatsink and fan assembly. Have the latest drivers available (see the Web site of this...
... card, network interface card, the video graphics card, and any other added devices. 20. Remove the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor from its chipsets at www.amd.com. Install the recommended memory into the motherboard socket, then install only an AMD recommended heatsink and fan assembly. Have the latest drivers available (see the Web site of this...