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Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations Publication # 31684 Revision: 3.00 Issue Date: September 2004
Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations Publication # 31684 Revision: 3.00 Issue Date: September 2004
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... products at any intellectual property rights are for a particular purpose, or infringement of any intellectual property right. Trademarks AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, and combinations thereof, AMD PowerNow!, Cool 'n' Quiet, AMD-8000, AMD-8111, AMD-8131, and AMD-8151 are registered trademarks of merchantability, fitness for identification purposes only and may occur. Other product names used in...
... products at any intellectual property rights are for a particular purpose, or infringement of any intellectual property right. Trademarks AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, and combinations thereof, AMD PowerNow!, Cool 'n' Quiet, AMD-8000, AMD-8111, AMD-8131, and AMD-8151 are registered trademarks of merchantability, fitness for identification purposes only and may occur. Other product names used in...
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... 4.2.2 Calculating System Power Consumption 26 4.3 AMD Athlon 64 Processor Thermal Solution Guidelines 28 4.4 Memory Guidelines for AMD Athlon 64 Processor-Based Systems 29 4.5 AMD Chipset Information 31 4.5.1 AMD-8000™ Series Chipset 31 4.5.2 Graphics and Storage 32 4.6 AMD Athlon 64 Processor Drivers and Utilities 33 4.7 AMD-8000 Series Chipset Drivers 33 Chapter 5 EMI Reduction Techniques 37 5.1 EMI Emission Standards 37 5.2 AMD Athlon 64 Processor-Based System Builder EMI Reduction...
... 4.2.2 Calculating System Power Consumption 26 4.3 AMD Athlon 64 Processor Thermal Solution Guidelines 28 4.4 Memory Guidelines for AMD Athlon 64 Processor-Based Systems 29 4.5 AMD Chipset Information 31 4.5.1 AMD-8000™ Series Chipset 31 4.5.2 Graphics and Storage 32 4.6 AMD Athlon 64 Processor Drivers and Utilities 33 4.7 AMD-8000 Series Chipset Drivers 33 Chapter 5 EMI Reduction Techniques 37 5.1 EMI Emission Standards 37 5.2 AMD Athlon 64 Processor-Based System Builder EMI Reduction...
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Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Appendix A AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based System Build Procedure 41 Appendix B AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor FAQs 45 4 Contents
Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Appendix A AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based System Build Procedure 41 Appendix B AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor FAQs 45 4 Contents
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...AMD Athlon 64 Processor Heatsink 13 Figure 5. AMD Athlon 64 Processor-in -a-Box 12 Figure 4. AMD Athlon 64 FX Processor-in -a-Box 11 Figure 3. Backplate Release Liner 14 Figure 6. Alignment Markers on the Processor 17 Figure 12. Turning the Cam Lever 20 Figure 18. Desirable Airflow-Power Supply with Backplate Standoffs 15 Figure 9. AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor...Clip 19 Figure 17. Retention Frame and Backplate for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations List of Figures 5 Heatsink Centered Over Processor 18 Figure 14. Installed Heatsink ...21 Figure 20....
...AMD Athlon 64 Processor Heatsink 13 Figure 5. AMD Athlon 64 Processor-in -a-Box 12 Figure 4. AMD Athlon 64 FX Processor-in -a-Box 11 Figure 3. Backplate Release Liner 14 Figure 6. Alignment Markers on the Processor 17 Figure 12. Turning the Cam Lever 20 Figure 18. Desirable Airflow-Power Supply with Backplate Standoffs 15 Figure 9. AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor...Clip 19 Figure 17. Retention Frame and Backplate for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations List of Figures 5 Heatsink Centered Over Processor 18 Figure 14. Installed Heatsink ...21 Figure 20....
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Power Worksheet 2-Total Watts 28 Table 3. Linux Drivers for the AMD-8000™ Series of Chipset Components 34 Table 5. AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Series 29 Table 4. Power Worksheet 1-Component Power 27 Table 2. Microsoft® Drivers for the AMD-8000 Series of Chipset Components 35 6 List of Tables Table 1. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 List of Tables
Power Worksheet 2-Total Watts 28 Table 3. Linux Drivers for the AMD-8000™ Series of Chipset Components 34 Table 5. AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Series 29 Table 4. Power Worksheet 1-Component Power 27 Table 2. Microsoft® Drivers for the AMD-8000 Series of Chipset Components 35 6 List of Tables Table 1. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 List of Tables
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31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Revision History Date Revision September 2004 3.00 Initial public release. Description Revision History 7
31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Revision History Date Revision September 2004 3.00 Initial public release. Description Revision History 7
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Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 8 Revision History
Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 8 Revision History
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... architecture across 32- AMD64 architecture represents a new class of the AMD Athlon 64 processor architecture. It is 64-bit capable. 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Chapter 1 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Key Architectural Features The key architectural features of an AMD Athlon™ 64 processor-based system include AMD64 architecture, integrated DDR DRAM memory controller...
... architecture across 32- AMD64 architecture represents a new class of the AMD Athlon 64 processor architecture. It is 64-bit capable. 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Chapter 1 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Key Architectural Features The key architectural features of an AMD Athlon™ 64 processor-based system include AMD64 architecture, integrated DDR DRAM memory controller...
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...available memory bandwidth to scale with the number of processors and − can support up to eight registered DDR DIMMs with an AMD Athlon 64 FX processor. − can support up to four unbuffered DDR DIMMs with an AMD Athlon 64 939-pin processor. • has available memory bandwidth of up... • Low power consumption (1.2 W) to help reduce the system thermal budget 1.4 Other Features of the AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Other features of the AMD Athlon 64 processor include: • 64-bit wide key data and address paths that incorporate a 48-bit virtual address space and a 40-bit ...
...available memory bandwidth to scale with the number of processors and − can support up to eight registered DDR DIMMs with an AMD Athlon 64 FX processor. − can support up to four unbuffered DDR DIMMs with an AMD Athlon 64 939-pin processor. • has available memory bandwidth of up... • Low power consumption (1.2 W) to help reduce the system thermal budget 1.4 Other Features of the AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Other features of the AMD Athlon 64 processor include: • 64-bit wide key data and address paths that incorporate a 48-bit virtual address space and a 40-bit ...
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The PIB is available now in -a-Box 11 Figure 2 shows the new AMD Athlon™ 64 processor PIB retail box. The AMD PIB is the processor-in-a-box (PIB) from AMD. Figure 2. AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in-a-Box Chapter 2 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in a new retail box. 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Chapter 2 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in-a-Box The best solution for System Builders and Resellers manufacturing pedestal platforms is covered by a three-year limited warranty.
The PIB is available now in -a-Box 11 Figure 2 shows the new AMD Athlon™ 64 processor PIB retail box. The AMD PIB is the processor-in-a-box (PIB) from AMD. Figure 2. AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in-a-Box Chapter 2 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in a new retail box. 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Chapter 2 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in-a-Box The best solution for System Builders and Resellers manufacturing pedestal platforms is covered by a three-year limited warranty.
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AMD Athlon™ 64 FX Processor-in -a-Box Chapter 2 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor-in-a-box. 12 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in -a-Box The PIB includes the following items: • The AMD64 processor of choice • Heatsink and fan, properly sized for the thermal requirements of the processor • Assembly and installation instructions • AMD64 processor case sticker • Double processor packaging allows...
AMD Athlon™ 64 FX Processor-in -a-Box Chapter 2 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor-in-a-box. 12 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in -a-Box The PIB includes the following items: • The AMD64 processor of choice • Heatsink and fan, properly sized for the thermal requirements of the processor • Assembly and installation instructions • AMD64 processor case sticker • Double processor packaging allows...
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... installed. Figure 4 shows the backplate and retention frame for the AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Heatsink 3.1 Heatsink Installation Procedure Follow these instructions to the motherboard. Figure...AMD Athlon 64 processor heatsink. Please take proper ESD precautions when handling any board or processor. 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Chapter 3 Heatsink Installation This chapter contains instructions for the installation of the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor heatsink. The AMD Athlon 64 processor...
... installed. Figure 4 shows the backplate and retention frame for the AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Heatsink 3.1 Heatsink Installation Procedure Follow these instructions to the motherboard. Figure...AMD Athlon 64 processor heatsink. Please take proper ESD precautions when handling any board or processor. 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Chapter 3 Heatsink Installation This chapter contains instructions for the installation of the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor heatsink. The AMD Athlon 64 processor...
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... standoffs on the backplate with the motherboard. 6. Press firmly on the processor socket to ensure proper contact between the backplate and motherboard. (See Figure 7 on the motherboard. (See Figure 6.) Figure 6. Backplate Release Liner 3. Motherboard Placed Over Backplate 5. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure 5.
... standoffs on the backplate with the motherboard. 6. Press firmly on the processor socket to ensure proper contact between the backplate and motherboard. (See Figure 7 on the motherboard. (See Figure 6.) Figure 6. Backplate Release Liner 3. Motherboard Placed Over Backplate 5. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure 5.
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... screws and tighten down the retention frame. (See Figure 9 on the motherboard. 8. Chapter 3 Heatsink Installation 15 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 7. Retention Frame Screw Holes Aligned with the backplate standoffs. (See Figure 8.) Figure 8. Ensure Proper Contact Between Backplate and Motherboard Note...
... screws and tighten down the retention frame. (See Figure 9 on the motherboard. 8. Chapter 3 Heatsink Installation 15 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 7. Retention Frame Screw Holes Aligned with the backplate standoffs. (See Figure 8.) Figure 8. Ensure Proper Contact Between Backplate and Motherboard Note...
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...not to the alignment marking on the motherboard. The AMD Athlon 64 processor has a small triangle marking on one corner. (See Figure 10.) This triangle corresponds to bend the processor pins. Alignment Markers on the processor while lowering the locking lever and latching it away from... is applied before the heatsink is fully installed. Gently place the processor into the fully locked position. (See Figure 11 on page 17.) 16 Heatsink Installation Chapter 3 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure ...
...not to the alignment marking on the motherboard. The AMD Athlon 64 processor has a small triangle marking on one corner. (See Figure 10.) This triangle corresponds to bend the processor pins. Alignment Markers on the processor while lowering the locking lever and latching it away from... is applied before the heatsink is fully installed. Gently place the processor into the fully locked position. (See Figure 11 on page 17.) 16 Heatsink Installation Chapter 3 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure ...
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...interface material if it has scratches or gaps. If a heatsink is removed for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 11. Remove and discard the plastic cover. Figure 12. Center the heatsink over the processor. (See Figure 13 on page 18.) The mounting lug on the bottom ...of the heatsink for assistance at http://www.amd.com/support. The heatsink has a ...
...interface material if it has scratches or gaps. If a heatsink is removed for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 11. Remove and discard the plastic cover. Figure 12. Center the heatsink over the processor. (See Figure 13 on page 18.) The mounting lug on the bottom ...of the heatsink for assistance at http://www.amd.com/support. The heatsink has a ...
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Heatsink Spring Clip 17. Carefully push straight down on the clip. (See Figure 15 on page 19.) This may need to the mounting lug on the retention frame. 18. Figure 14. Some force may take more force than the first side. 18 Heatsink Installation Chapter 3 Heatsink Centered Over Processor 16. Hook the spring clip under the cam lever to be applied. Ensure the spring clip is aligned with the plastic lug on the retention frame. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure 13.
Heatsink Spring Clip 17. Carefully push straight down on the clip. (See Figure 15 on page 19.) This may need to the mounting lug on the retention frame. 18. Figure 14. Some force may take more force than the first side. 18 Heatsink Installation Chapter 3 Heatsink Centered Over Processor 16. Hook the spring clip under the cam lever to be applied. Ensure the spring clip is aligned with the plastic lug on the retention frame. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure 13.
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Figure 16. Correctly Installed Spring Clip Chapter 3 Heatsink Installation 19 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 15. Pushing Straight Down on the Clip The spring clip must be installed as shown in Figure 16.
Figure 16. Correctly Installed Spring Clip Chapter 3 Heatsink Installation 19 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 15. Pushing Straight Down on the Clip The spring clip must be installed as shown in Figure 16.
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Ensure the cam lever is fully rotated to its installed position. (See Figure 17.) Figure 17. Cam Lever in Installed Position 20 Heatsink Installation Chapter 3 Carefully turn the cam lever to the installed position. (See Figure 18.) Figure 18. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 19. Turning the Cam Lever 20.
Ensure the cam lever is fully rotated to its installed position. (See Figure 17.) Figure 17. Cam Lever in Installed Position 20 Heatsink Installation Chapter 3 Carefully turn the cam lever to the installed position. (See Figure 18.) Figure 18. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 19. Turning the Cam Lever 20.