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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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... in AMD's Standard Terms and Conditions of any intellectual property right. AMD's products are trademarks of the PCI-Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG). 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 ...without notice. © 2004 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. HyperTransport is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD makes no liability whatsoever, and disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to any time without notice. Except as components...
... in AMD's Standard Terms and Conditions of any intellectual property right. AMD's products are trademarks of the PCI-Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG). 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 ...without notice. © 2004 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. HyperTransport is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD makes no liability whatsoever, and disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to any time without notice. Except as components...
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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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... 14. Plastic Cover Over Thermal Interface Material 17 Figure 13. Heatsink Spring Clip ...18 Figure 15. Pushing Straight Down on the Clip 19 Figure 16. AMD Athlon 64 Processor-in -a-Box 12 Figure 4. Motherboard Placed Over Backplate 14 Figure 7. Backplate Release Liner 14 Figure 6. Tightening Down the Retention Frame 16 Figure 10. Cam Lever...
... 14. Plastic Cover Over Thermal Interface Material 17 Figure 13. Heatsink Spring Clip ...18 Figure 15. Pushing Straight Down on the Clip 19 Figure 16. AMD Athlon 64 Processor-in -a-Box 12 Figure 4. Motherboard Placed Over Backplate 14 Figure 7. Backplate Release Liner 14 Figure 6. Tightening Down the Retention Frame 16 Figure 10. Cam Lever...
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Power Worksheet 2-Total Watts 28 Table 3. AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Series 29 Table 4. Power Worksheet 1-Component Power 27 Table 2. Microsoft® Drivers for the AMD-8000™ Series of Tables Linux Drivers for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 List of Tables Table 1. Builder's Guide for the AMD-8000 Series of Chipset Components 35 6 List of Chipset Components 34 Table 5.
Power Worksheet 2-Total Watts 28 Table 3. AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Series 29 Table 4. Power Worksheet 1-Component Power 27 Table 2. Microsoft® Drivers for the AMD-8000™ Series of Tables Linux Drivers for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 List of Tables Table 1. Builder's Guide for the AMD-8000 Series of Chipset Components 35 6 List of Chipset Components 34 Table 5.
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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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... 32- Figure 1. AMD64 architecture represents a new class of the AMD Athlon 64 processor architecture. Chapter 1 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Key Architectural Features 9 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...
... 32- Figure 1. AMD64 architecture represents a new class of the AMD Athlon 64 processor architecture. Chapter 1 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Key Architectural Features 9 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 AMD PIB is the processor-in-a-box (PIB) from AMD. 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. Figure 2. Figure 2 shows the new AMD Athlon™ 64 processor PIB retail box. The PIB is available now in -a-Box 11
The AMD PIB is the processor-in-a-box (PIB) from AMD. 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. Figure 2. Figure 2 shows the new AMD Athlon™ 64 processor PIB retail box. The PIB is available now in -a-Box 11
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... adding more protection • A three-year limited warranty • Certificate of Authenticity Please check with your preferred distribution partner for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure 3 shows the new AMD Athlon 64 FX processor PIB retail box. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor-in-a-box. 12 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in-a-Box Chapter 2 Figure 3.
... adding more protection • A three-year limited warranty • Certificate of Authenticity Please check with your preferred distribution partner for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure 3 shows the new AMD Athlon 64 FX processor PIB retail box. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor-in-a-box. 12 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in-a-Box Chapter 2 Figure 3.
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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 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Heatsink 3.1 Heatsink Installation Procedure Follow these instructions to install the AMD Athlon 64 processor heatsink. The hardware shown in Figure 4 may be attached to be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Retention Frame...
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 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Heatsink 3.1 Heatsink Installation Procedure Follow these instructions to install the AMD Athlon 64 processor heatsink. The hardware shown in Figure 4 may be attached to be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Retention Frame...
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... to ensure proper contact between the backplate and motherboard. (See Figure 7 on the motherboard. (See Figure 6.) Figure 6. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure 5. Align the two threaded standoffs on the backplate with the two mounting holes near the ...
... to ensure proper contact between the backplate and motherboard. (See Figure 7 on the motherboard. (See Figure 6.) Figure 6. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure 5. Align the two threaded standoffs on the backplate with the two mounting holes near the ...
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... the screws. Place the screws and tighten down the retention frame. (See Figure 9 on the version of the AMD Athlon 64 processor being used. 7. Chapter 3 Heatsink Installation 15 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 7. Carefully place the retention frame on the motherboard. 8. Retention Frame Screw Holes...
... the screws. Place the screws and tighten down the retention frame. (See Figure 9 on the version of the AMD Athlon 64 processor being used. 7. Chapter 3 Heatsink Installation 15 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 7. Carefully place the retention frame on the motherboard. 8. Retention Frame Screw Holes...
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...motherboard. Be careful not to the alignment marking on the motherboard. Gently place the processor into the fully locked position. (See Figure 11 on Processor and Motherboard 12. The AMD Athlon 64 processor has a small triangle marking on one corner. (See Figure 10.) This triangle ... voltage is applied before the heatsink is fully installed. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure 9. Push down gently on the processor while lowering the locking lever and latching it away from the socket body...
...motherboard. Be careful not to the alignment marking on the motherboard. Gently place the processor into the fully locked position. (See Figure 11 on Processor and Motherboard 12. The AMD Athlon 64 processor has a small triangle marking on one corner. (See Figure 10.) This triangle ... voltage is applied before the heatsink is fully installed. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure 9. Push down gently on the processor while lowering the locking lever and latching it away from the socket body...
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...the thermal interface material if it has scratches or gaps. If replacement thermal interface material is needed, contact AMD technical support for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 11. Be careful not to touch or scratch the thermal interface material. Pushing ...Gently Down on the bottom. Inspect the thermal interface material on the retention frame must have full contact with the processor. 31684...
...the thermal interface material if it has scratches or gaps. If replacement thermal interface material is needed, contact AMD technical support for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 11. Be careful not to touch or scratch the thermal interface material. Pushing ...Gently Down on the bottom. Inspect the thermal interface material on the retention frame must have full contact with the processor. 31684...
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Figure 14. Carefully push straight down on the clip. (See Figure 15 on the retention frame. 18. Some force may take more force than the first side. 18 Heatsink Installation Chapter 3 Heatsink Spring Clip 17. Ensure the spring clip is aligned with the plastic lug on page 19.) This may need to the mounting lug on the retention frame. Hook the spring clip under the cam lever to be applied. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure 13. Heatsink Centered Over Processor 16.
Figure 14. Carefully push straight down on the clip. (See Figure 15 on the retention frame. 18. Some force may take more force than the first side. 18 Heatsink Installation Chapter 3 Heatsink Spring Clip 17. Ensure the spring clip is aligned with the plastic lug on page 19.) This may need to the mounting lug on the retention frame. Hook the spring clip under the cam lever to be applied. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Figure 13. Heatsink Centered Over Processor 16.
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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. Figure 16. Pushing Straight Down on the Clip The spring clip must be installed as shown in 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. Figure 16. Pushing Straight Down on the Clip The spring clip must be installed as shown in Figure 16.
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Carefully turn the cam lever to the installed position. (See Figure 18.) Figure 18. 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 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 19.
Carefully turn the cam lever to the installed position. (See Figure 18.) Figure 18. 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 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 19.