2. Opteron 6180 SE - $1514
2.5GHz / 12MB L3 / 12 cores /
Socket G34
Xeon E7-4820 v3 - $1502
1.9GHz / 25MB L3 / 10 cores /
Socket 2011-1
Contents
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1 P6-based Xeon chipsets
o 1.1 Dual processor P6-based Xeon chipsets
o 1.2 Four processor P6-based Xeon chipsets
o 1.3 Eight processor P6-based Xeon chipset
2 NetBurst-based Xeon chipsets
o 2.1 Dual processor NetBurst-based Xeon chipsets
o 2.2 Quad processor NetBurst-based Xeon chipsets
3 Core-based Xeon chipsets
o 3.1 Single processor Core-based Xeon chipsets
o 3.2 Dual processor Core-based Xeon chipsets
o 3.3 Four processor Core-based Xeon chipsets
4 Nehalem-based Xeon chipsets
o 4.1 Single processor Nehalem-based Xeon chipsets
o 4.2 Dual processor Nehalem-based Xeon chipsets
o 4.3 Four processor Nehalem-based Xeon chipsets
5 Sandy Bridge-based Xeon chipsets
o 5.1 Single processor Sandy Bridge-based Xeon chipsets
o 5.2 Single processor Ivy Bridge-based Xeon chipsets
o 5.3 Dual processor Sandy Bridge-based Xeon chipsets
o 5.4 Dual processor Gladden/Sandy Bridge-EP/EN-based Xeon chipsets
6 Haswell-based Xeon chipsets
o 6.1 Single processor Haswell-based Xeon chipsets
7 See also
8 References
P6-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
Dual processor P6-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
Intel's initial preferred chipset for Pentium III Xeon was the 840.
Product
name
Codename Processor
FSB
Memory type
supported
High-speed
interfaces
Preferred
IOCH
3. supported provided
440GX
AGPset
Marlinespike 100
One 72-bit-wide
channel of SDRAM,
with ECC; up to four
DIMMs
PIIX4E
840 Carmel 100 or 133
Two channels RDRAM,
two RIMMs per channel
Four processor P6-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
The Pentium III Xeon bus protocol allowed four processors on the same bus, so the 440GX AGPset
could be used in four-CPU systems; the limit of 2GB of main memory remained. These support Slot
2.
There was also the 450NX PCIset, which consisted of several chips: a single 82451NX Memory and
IO Bridge Controller roughly analogous to the North Bridge, up to two 82454NX PCI Expander
Bridges which converted the protocol used by 451NX to two 32-bit PCI33 or one 64-bit PCI33 bus,
along with up to two memory cards each equipped with one 82452NX RAS/CAS Generator chip and
two 82453NX Data Path Multiplexer chips. It supported PIIX3 and PIIX4E south bridges, and EDO
DRAM.
Eight processor P6-based Xeon chipset[edit]
In August 1999 Intel began shipping the Profusion PCIset.[1]
The chipset was based on technology
developed by the Corollary company, which Intel acquired.[2]
It supported up to 8 Pentium III Xeon
processors on two busses and maintained cache coherency between them.[3][4][5]
Profusion supported
up to 32 GB of memory. It saw some limited competition from the NEC Aqua II chipset.[6]
Another
minor player in the eight-way space was Axil Computer's NX801,[2]
which was used in an 8-way (two
buses) Pentium Pro design, commercialized by Data General as their AV-8600 computer.[7]
NetBurst-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
Dual processor NetBurst-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
E7500 corresponded to the first Northwood-based Pentium4 Xeons, E7501 is essentially identical
but supports faster FSB and memory. The E7320, E7520 and E7525 chipsets correspond to
Prescott-based Pentium4 Xeons, and differ mainly in their PCI Express support. These
support Socket 604.
4. Product
name
Codename
Processor
FSB
supported
Memory type
supported
High-speed interfaces
provided
Preferred
IOCH
E7205 Granite Bay
400 or
533 MHz
Two channels
of DDR at
100 MHz or
133 MHz
AGP 8× port, single 32-bit
33 MHz PCI bus, 266 MHz
8-bit hub interface for ICH4
ICH4
E7320[8]
Lindenhurst
VS
800 MHz
Two channels
of registered
DDR-333 or
DDR2-400
SDRAM
One ×8 PCI Express
interface with max theoretical
bandwidth of 4 GB/s, which
may be configured as two ×4
PCIe interfaces. A 6700PXH
provides PCI-X 32-bit and/or
64-bit interfaces at 33 MHz,
66 MHz, 100 MHz, and
133 MHz.
6300ESB,
or
82801ER
(ICH5R)
E7500 Plumas 400 MHz
Two channels
of ECC DDR
SDRAM at
100 MHz
(3.2GB/s peak)
Three ECC 1GB/s (66 MHz
×8, 16-bit) 'Hub Interface'
channels, which connect to
82870P2 chips to provide
two 64-bit 66 MHz PCI or
PCI-X buses each, plus one
ECC 533MB/s (66 MHz ×4)
connector for ICH3-S
ICH3-S
E7501 Plumas 533 MHz
Two channels
of ECC DDR
SDRAM at
133 MHz
(4.2GB/s peak)
Three ECC 1GB/s (66 MHz
×8, 16-bit) 'Hub Interface'
channels, which connect to
82870P2 chips to provide
two 64-bit 66 MHz PCI or
PCI-X buses each, plus one
ICH3-S
5. ECC 533MB/s (66 MHz ×4)
connector for ICH3-S
E7505 Placer[9]
533 MHz
Two channels
of ECC DDR
SDRAM at
133 MHz
(4.2GB/s peak)
AGP 8× port, three ECC
1GB/s (66 MHz ×8, 16-bit)
'Hub Interface' channels,
which connect to 82870P2
chips to provide two 64-bit
66 MHz PCI or PCI-X buses
each, plus one ECC
533MB/s (66 MHz ×4)
connector for ICH4
ICH4
E7520[10]
Lindenhurst 800 MHz
Two channels
of registered
DDR-333 or
DDR2-400
SDRAM
Three ×8 PCI Express
interfaces each with max
theoretical bandwidth of 4
GB/s, which may be
configured as two ×4 PCIe
interfaces. A 6700PXH
provides PCI-X 32-bit and/or
64-bit interfaces at 33 MHz,
66 MHz, 100 MHz, and
133 MHz.
6300ESB,
or
82801ER
(ICH5R)
E7525[11]
Tumwater 800 MHz
Two channels
of registered
DDR-333 or
DDR2-400
SDRAM
One ×16 and one ×8 PCI
Express interface. A
6700PXH can be attached.
6300ESB,
or
82801ER
(ICH5R)
Note that the 82870P2 chips mentioned above were initially designed for the Intel 870 chipset for
Itanium 2, and that the summary page of the E7320 datasheet incorrectly claims three PCI Express
interfaces.
Quad processor NetBurst-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
6. Product
name
Codename
Processor
FSB
supported
Memory type
supported
High-speed
interfaces
provided
Preferred IOCH
E8500
Twin
Castle
667 MHz
DDR-266, DDR-
333 or DDR2-
400
three ×8 and one
×4 PCI Express
interface
82801EB (ICH5),
or 82801ER
(ICH5R)
E8501
Twin
Castle
667 and
800 MHz
DDR2-400
82801EB (ICH5),
or 82801ER
(ICH5R)
Core-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
Single processor Core-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
Product
name
Codename
Processor
FSB
supported
Memory type
supported
High-speed interfaces
provided
Preferred
IOCH
3000 Mukilteo
533 or 800 or
1066 MHz
Two channels of
ECC DDR2-533
or DDR2-667
PCI Express ×8 port,
single 32-bit 33 MHz
PCI bus, DMI for ICH7
ICH7
3010 Mukilteo 2
533 or 800 or
1066 MHz
Two channels of
ECC DDR2-533
or DDR2-667
PCI Express 1 ×16 or 2
×8 ports, single 32-bit
33 MHz PCI bus, DMI
for ICH7
ICH7
3200 Bigby
800 or 1066
or 1333 MHz
Two channels of
ECC DDR2-667
or DDR2-800
PCI Express ×8 port,
single 32-bit 33 MHz
PCI bus, DMI for ICH9
ICH9
7. 3210 Bigby
800 or 1066
or 1333 MHz
Two channels of
ECC DDR2-667
or DDR2-800
PCI Express 1 ×16 or 2
×8 ports, single 32-bit
33 MHz PCI bus, DMI
for ICH9
ICH9
Dual processor Core-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
These chipsets use a 'dual independent bus' design, in which each socket has its own connection to
the chipset. These support LGA 771.
Product
name
Codename
Processor FSB
supported
Memory
type
supported
High-speed
interfaces
provided
Preferred
IOCH
5000P Blackford 1066, 1333
Four
channels of
FB-DIMM at
533 or
667 MHz
Two PCIe ×8
ports, plus two ×4
ports for
communication
with IOCH
631xESB
or
632xESB
5000V Blackford 1066, 1333
Two
channels of
FB-DIMM at
533 or
667 MHz
No PCI-e ports
are exposed -
connection is
exclusively to the
IOCH
631xESB
or
632xESB
5000Z Blackford 1066, 1333
Two
channels of
FB-DIMM at
533 or
667 MHz
One PCI-e ×8
port, plus two ×4
ports for
communication
with IOCH
631xESB
or
632xESB
5000X Greencreek 1066, 1333 (has a snoop
filter, comprising about
Four
channels of
One PCI-e ×16
port
631xESB
or
8. 1MB of SRAM, to keep
cache coherency traffic
between the two sockets
from appearing on the
external bus)
FB-DIMM at
533 or
667 MHz
632xESB
5100
San
Clemente
1066, 1333
Two
channels of
registered
ECC DDR2
6 PCIe ×4 ports
631xESB
or
632xESB
5400 Seaburg
1066, 1333, 1600; has a
more advanced snoop
filter than 5000X,
comprising about 1.6MB
of SRAM
Four
channels of
FB-DIMM at
533, 667 or
800 MHz
9 PCIe ×4 ports
631xESB
or
632xESB
Four processor Core-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
This chipset uses four independent buses, and is used by the Tigerton and Dunnington processors.
Launch
name
Codename FSB speed Memory speed Fast I/O IOCH
7300[12]
Clarksboro
1066. Very
sophisticated snoop
filter, comprising 4.5MB
of SRAM.
Four channels of
FB-DIMM at 533
or 667 MHz
7 PCIe ×4 ports, of
which two are
usually used to
connect to the IOCH
631x
or
632x
Nehalem-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
Single processor Nehalem-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
The 3450 chipset is also compatible with an Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i3 processor.
9. Product
name
Codename DMI Fast I/O Other features
3400 Ibex Peak
1.0,
100 MHz
PCI Express 6 ×1 ports, single 32-
bit 33 MHz PCI bus, DMI for
processor
8× USB 2.0, 4×
SATA, Integrated LAN
3420 Ibex Peak
1.0,
100 MHz
PCI Express 8 ×1 ports, single 32-
bit 33 MHz PCI bus, DMI for
processor
12× USB 2.0, 6×
SATA, Integrated LAN
3450 Ibex Peak
1.0,
100 MHz
PCI Express 8 ×1 ports, single 32-
bit 33 MHz PCI bus, DMI for
processor
14× USB 2.0, 6×
SATA, Integrated LAN
Dual processor Nehalem-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
The Nehalem-based Xeons for dual-socket systems, initially launched as the Xeon 55xx series,
feature a very different system structure: the memory controllers are on the CPU, and the CPUs can
communicate with one another as peers without going via the chipset. This means that the 5500 and
5520 chipsets are essentially QPI to PCI Expressinterfaces; the 5520 is more intended for graphical
workstations and the 5500 for servers that do not need vast amounts of PCI Express connectivity
Launch
name
Codename
QPI
ports
QPI
speed
Fast I/O IOCH Other features
5500
Tylersburg-
24D
2
4.8,
5.86 or
6.4 GT/s
1 ×16 PCIe Gen 2,
2 ×4 PCIe Gen
1 to talk to
southbridge
ICH10
(ICH9 also
possible)
Integrated
Management Engine
with its own 100 Mbit
Ethernet [13]
5520
Tylersburg-
36D
2 4.8,
5.86 or
2 ×16 PCIe Gen 2,
1 ×4 PCIe Gen
ICH10
(ICH9 also
Integrated
Management Engine
10. 6.4 GT/s 1 to talk to
southbridge
possible) with its own 100 Mbit
Ethernet[13]
Four processor Nehalem-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
Launch
name
Codename
QPI
ports
QPI
speed
Fast I/O IOCH Other features
7500 Boxboro 2
6.4
GT/s
2 ×16 PCIe Gen 2,
1 ×4 PCIe Gen 1 to
talk to southbridge
ICH10
(ICH9 also
possible)
Integrated
Management Engine
with its own 100 Mbit
Ethernet
Sandy Bridge-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
Single processor Sandy Bridge-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
The Intel C200 series chipsets that support the Intel Xeon E3-1200 CPU family.[14][15]
Product
name
Codename DMI Fast I/O Other features
C202
Cougar
Point
2.0,
100 MHz
PCI Express 8 × 1
ports, single 32-bit
33 MHz PCI bus,
DMI for processor
12 × USB 2.0, 6 × SATA 1.5/3 Gbit/s,
Integrated LAN
C204
12 × USB 2.0, 2 × SATA 1.5/3/6 Gbit/s +
4 × SATA 1.5/3 Gbit/s, Integrated LAN
C206
14 × USB 2.0, 2 × SATA 1.5/3/6 Gbit/s +
4 × SATA 1.5/3 Gbit/s, Integrated LAN,
Integrated Graphics, Intel Anti-Theft
Technology, Active Management
Technology 7.0
Single processor Ivy Bridge-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
11. The Intel C200 series chipsets that support the Intel Xeon E3-1200v2 CPU family.[16]
Product
name
Codename DMI Fast I/O Other features
C216
Panther
Point
2.0,
100 MHz
PCI Express 2.0 8
× 1 ports, single
32-bit 33 MHz PCI
bus, DMI for
processor
4 × USB 3.0 + 14 × USB 2.0, 2 × SATA
1.5/3/6 Gbit/s + 4 × SATA 1.5/3 Gbit/s,
Integrated LAN, Integrated Graphics, Intel
Anti-Theft Technology, Active
Management Technology 8.0
Dual processor Sandy Bridge-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
The Intel C600 series chipsets support the Intel Xeon E5-2600 CPU family. Common to all C600
variants are the following features:
DMI interface to CPU at 20 GT/s
8 PCIe 2.0 (5 GT/s) lanes, configurable by the board manufacturer as 8×1, 4×2, 2×4, or 1×8.
2 SATA ports supporting 6/3/1.5 gigabaud operation
4 SATA ports supporting 3/1.5 gigabaud operation
one PCI 2.3 32-bit 33 MHz bus interface
14 USB 2.0 ports
single-port Gigabit Ethernet controller
Active Management Technology 7.0 and Anti-Theft Technology
HD Audio controller
Some chipset variants have additional mass storage interfaces:
Product
name
Codename additional mass storage capabilities
C602J
Patsburg
none
C602 4× SATA 1.5/3 gigabaud ports
12. C604 4× SAS/SATA 1.5/3 gigabaud ports
C606
8× SAS/SATA 1.5/3 gigabaud ports optionally through dedicated PCIe
2.0 ×4 (5 GT/s) interface, 1 additional SMBus
C608
8× SAS/SATA 1.5/3 gigabaud ports optionally through dedicated PCIe
2.0 ×4 (5 GT/s) interface, 2 additional SMBus
Dual processor Gladden/Sandy Bridge-EP/EN-based Xeon
chipsets[edit]
The Intel Communications 8900 series chipsets that support the Gladden Intel Xeon E3-
11xx[17]
or Sandy Bridge-EP/EN Intel Xeon E5-2xxx[18]
CPU families.
Product
name
Codename DMI Fast I/O Other features
DH8900
Cave
Creek
2.0,
100 MHz
PCI Express 2.0 ×16 + PCI
Express 1.0 4 × 1 ports,
DMI for processor
6 × USB 2.0, 6 × SATA 1.5/3
Gbit/s, 4 × Integrated LAN
DH8903
PCI Express 2.0 ×8 + PCI
Express 1.0 4 × 1 ports,
DMI for processor
6 × USB 2.0, 2 × SATA 1.5/3
Gbit/s, 4 × Integrated LAN, 5
Gbit/s QuickAssist
DH8910
PCI Express 2.0 ×4 + PCI
Express 1.0 4 × 1 ports,
DMI for processor
6 × USB 2.0, 2 × SATA 1.5/3
Gbit/s, 4 × Integrated LAN, 10
Gbit/s QuickAssist
DH8920
PCI Express 2.0 ×4 + PCI
Express 1.0 4 × 1 ports,
DMI for processor
6 × USB 2.0, 2 × SATA 1.5/3
Gbit/s, 4 × Integrated LAN, 20
Gbit/s QuickAssist
13. Haswell-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
Single processor Haswell-based Xeon chipsets[edit]
The Intel C220 series chipsets support the Intel Xeon E3-1200v3 CPU family.[19]
Product
name
Codename DMI Fast I/O Other features
C222
Lynx Point
2.3,
100 MHz
Eight PCI Express
2.0 ×1 ports,
single 32-bit
33 MHz PCI bus,
DMI for processor
10 × USB 2.0/3.0, 2 × SATA 1.5/3/6 Gbit/s
+ 4 × SATA 1.5/3 Gbit/s, Integrated LAN,
Integrated IDE, Rapid Storage Technology
enterprise
C224
12 × USB 2.0/3.0, 4 × SATA 1.5/3/6 Gbit/s
+ 2 × SATA 1.5/3 Gbit/s, Integrated LAN,
Integrated IDE, Rapid Storage Technology
enterprise
C226
14 × USB 2.0/3.0, 6 × SATA 1.5/3/6
Gbit/s, Integrated LAN, Integrated
Graphics, Rapid Storage Technology
enterprise, Active Management
Technology 9.0, Identity Protection
Technology, VGA, Wireless Display
See also[edit]
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The Asrock X99 Extreme4 is an ATX motherboard,
measuring 9.60 in. x 12.00 in. It was was designed for
use with an Intel processor that fits in an LGA 2011
(Socket R) socket.
The Asrock X99 Extreme4 features an Intel X99
chipset, which could be considered extreme-
complexity, meaning that it has almost any feature
imaginable on a consumer motherboard. Extreme-
complexity boards are truly top-of-the-line and come
at a higher price point than most motherboards.
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RAM Details
Limitations and Architecture
Number of RAM Slots
8
Max Memory (GB)
128
GB
18. DRAM Specification DDR4
RAM Architecture Quad-
Channel
RAM Overview
The Asrock X99 Extreme4 has eight RAM slots,
which is4 more than average. The RAM in these
eight slots may not exceed 128GB, even if more
RAM sticks can physically fit.
The Asrock X99 Extreme4 is compatible with
DDR4 RAM. This means that the Asrock X99
Extreme4 is an extremely high-end board, utilizing
technology that will not become mainstream until
around the year 2016 or later. Chances are, DDR4
RAM will be very expensive, as will this
motherboard.
The board utilizes Quad-Channel RAM architecture,
which is almost exclusively in Intel LGA 2011
boards.
Frequencies and Overclocking
OverclockedRAM
Frequencies
2400 MHz
2800 MHz
2933 MHz
3000 MHz
3300 MHz
Voltage Regulator
Phases
12
19. Native RAM
Frequencies
1066 MHz
1333 MHz
1600 MHz
1866 MHz
2133 MHz
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Expansion Slots
Number of PCIe x16 Slots vs. Other X99 Boards
Brand and Model
PCIe x16
Slots (Both
2.0 & 3.0)
Total
PCIe
Slots
ASUS X99-
PRO/USB 3.1
10
12
ASUS X99-
DELUXE/U3.1
10
11
ASUS X99-
A/USB 3.1
7
8
20. Asrock X99
Extreme4
4
5
By the Numbers
The Asrock X99 Extreme4 has:
1 PCIe x1 Slot(s) (1fewerthanaverage)
1 PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot(s) (aboutaverage)
3 PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot(s) (2more than average)
Multiple GPU Support
The Asrock X99 Extreme4 can
support multiple graphics cards
via NVIDIA SLI and AMD
CrossFire.
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Storage and RAID
Primary Storage
Number of SATA Ports
10
21. Storage Ports eSATA
SATA 3
Ultra M.2
Primary Storage
The Asrock X99 Extreme4 has 10 SATA ports,
which is4 more than the average.
RAID
RAID Support RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 5
RAID 10
RAID
RAID refers to the process by which individual
storage drives in a multi-drive system interact with
each other. The X99 Extreme4 supports RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10.
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Video
IntegratedGraphics Compatibility N
22. o
Onboard Video
The Asrock X99 Extreme4 does not support CPU-
based graphics, meaning an external graphics card
(GPU) will be required to use a display. This is
generally the most widely-used graphics solution for
gaming, regardless, as external cards tend to be more
powerful and more suitable for graphics-intensive
tasks such as high-end gaming and film CGI
production.
Audio
Onboard Audio Yes
AudioChipset Realtek
ALC115
0
Onboard Audio Channels 7.1-
Channel
Onboard Audio
The Asrock X99 Extreme4 comes with a 7.1-
Channel Realtek ALC1150 sound processor. This
board will also be fully compatible with surround
sound systems and thus, a third-party sound card is
not required. However, it may be something to
consider if the computer is being used for
professional audio production.
LAN
LAN Chipset Intel I218V
23. LAN Speed(Mbps) 10/100/1000Mbps
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Internal I/O
Internal
Connectors
(Proprietary) Dr.Debugwith
LED
24-PinATX PowerConnector
8-Pin12V PowerConnector
AudioConnector
ChassisFanConnector(3-Pin)
ChassisFanConnector(4-Pin)
COMPort Header
CPU Fan Connector(3-Pin)
CPU Fan Connector(4-Pin)
HDD SaverConnector
M.2 Connector
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