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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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... 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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... 17. Desirable Airflow-Power Supply with Front Inlet Only 25 List of Figures Figure 1. AMD Athlon 64 Processor-in Installed Position 20 Figure 19. Motherboard Placed Over Backplate 14 Figure 7. Ensure Proper Contact Between Backplate and Motherboard 15 Figure 8. AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Architecture 9 Figure 2. Backplate Release Liner 14 Figure 6. Cam Lever in -a-Box 11 Figure 3. Undesirable...
... 17. Desirable Airflow-Power Supply with Front Inlet Only 25 List of Figures Figure 1. AMD Athlon 64 Processor-in Installed Position 20 Figure 19. Motherboard Placed Over Backplate 14 Figure 7. Ensure Proper Contact Between Backplate and Motherboard 15 Figure 8. AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Architecture 9 Figure 2. Backplate Release Liner 14 Figure 6. Cam Lever in -a-Box 11 Figure 3. Undesirable...
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Power Worksheet 2-Total Watts 28 Table 3. Microsoft® Drivers for the AMD-8000™ Series of Tables Power Worksheet 1-Component Power 27 Table 2. AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Series 29 Table 4. 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. Microsoft® Drivers for the AMD-8000™ Series of Tables Power Worksheet 1-Component Power 27 Table 2. AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Series 29 Table 4. 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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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 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.
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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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Chapter 1 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Key Architectural Features 9 It is 64-bit capable. AMD64 architecture represents a new class of the AMD Athlon 64 processor architecture. and 64-bit environments. Figure 1. Figure 1 shows a block diagram of computing, enabling a single architecture across 32- AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Architecture 1.1 The AMD64 Architecture AMD64 architecture allows end users to run existing, installed 32-bit applications and operating...
Chapter 1 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Key Architectural Features 9 It is 64-bit capable. AMD64 architecture represents a new class of the AMD Athlon 64 processor architecture. and 64-bit environments. Figure 1. Figure 1 shows a block diagram of computing, enabling a single architecture across 32- AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Architecture 1.1 The AMD64 Architecture AMD64 architecture allows end users to run existing, installed 32-bit applications and operating...
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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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Figure 2. AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in-a-Box Chapter 2 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in -a-box (PIB) from AMD. The PIB is covered by a three-year limited warranty. The AMD PIB is available now in a new retail box. Figure 2 shows the new AMD Athlon™ 64 processor PIB 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 the processor-in -a-Box 11
Figure 2. AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in-a-Box Chapter 2 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in -a-box (PIB) from AMD. The PIB is covered by a three-year limited warranty. The AMD PIB is available now in a new retail box. Figure 2 shows the new AMD Athlon™ 64 processor PIB 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 the processor-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. Figure 3. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor-in-a-box. 12 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in-a-Box Chapter 2
... 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. Figure 3. Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor-in-a-box. 12 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in-a-Box Chapter 2
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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. The AMD Athlon 64 processor heatsink requires the retention frame and the backplate to be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Read through the entire installation instructions completely to step 10. ...
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. The AMD Athlon 64 processor heatsink requires the retention frame and the backplate to be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Read through the entire installation instructions completely to step 10. ...
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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 lift the motherboard by the edges over the backplate. 4. Align .... 6. Gently lower the motherboard until the standoffs fit through the holes near the socket on page 15.) 14 Heatsink Installation Chapter 3 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.
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 lift the motherboard by the edges over the backplate. 4. Align .... 6. Gently lower the motherboard until the standoffs fit through the holes near the socket on page 15.) 14 Heatsink Installation Chapter 3 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.
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... 3 Heatsink Installation 15 Place the screws and tighten down the retention frame. (See Figure 9 on the version of the AMD Athlon 64 processor being used. 7. Ensure Proper Contact Between Backplate and Motherboard Note: The processor socket may be different from the socket pictured in Figure 7, depending on page 16.) − Ensure that the retention frame...
... 3 Heatsink Installation 15 Place the screws and tighten down the retention frame. (See Figure 9 on the version of the AMD Athlon 64 processor being used. 7. Ensure Proper Contact Between Backplate and Motherboard Note: The processor socket may be different from the socket pictured in Figure 7, depending on page 16.) − Ensure that the retention frame...
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... with the triangle must be located at the corresponding corner marked 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 the socket body, and...
... with the triangle must be located at the corresponding corner marked 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 the socket body, and...
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Inspect the thermal interface material on the Processor 13. Be careful not to touch or scratch the thermal interface material. If a heatsink is removed for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 11. Plastic Cover Over Thermal Interface Material 15. Pushing Gently Down on the bottom of the heatsink for scratches or ...
Inspect the thermal interface material on the Processor 13. Be careful not to touch or scratch the thermal interface material. If a heatsink is removed for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 11. Plastic Cover Over Thermal Interface Material 15. Pushing Gently Down on the bottom of the heatsink for scratches or ...
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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. Some force may take more force than the first side. 18 Heatsink Installation Chapter 3 Figure 14. 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. Heatsink Spring Clip 17. 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. 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. Some force may take more force than the first side. 18 Heatsink Installation Chapter 3 Figure 14. 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. Heatsink Spring Clip 17. 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 Pushing Straight Down on the Clip The spring clip must be installed as shown in Figure 16. 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 15.
Figure 16. Correctly Installed Spring Clip Chapter 3 Heatsink Installation 19 Pushing Straight Down on the Clip The spring clip must be installed as shown in Figure 16. 31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations Figure 15.
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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. Ensure the cam lever is fully rotated to its installed position. (See Figure 17.) Figure 17. Carefully turn the cam lever to the installed position. (See Figure 18.) Figure 18. Turning the Cam Lever 20.
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. Ensure the cam lever is fully rotated to its installed position. (See Figure 17.) Figure 17. Carefully turn the cam lever to the installed position. (See Figure 18.) Figure 18. Turning the Cam Lever 20.
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31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations 21. Connect the fan power lead to the proper connector on the system. 24. Installed Heatsink 22. Verify immediately that the fan on the processor heatsink is turning at all, power-down the system immediately to make sure the...
31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004 Builder's Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations 21. Connect the fan power lead to the proper connector on the system. 24. Installed Heatsink 22. Verify immediately that the fan on the processor heatsink is turning at all, power-down the system immediately to make sure the...