Computer Hardware User Manual

Table of Contents IntelP®P Server Board S3420GP TPS

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................2

1.1 Chapter Outline........................................................................................................ 2

1.2 Server Board Use Disclaimer .................................................................................. 2

2. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 1

2.1 Intel

Server Board S3420GP Feature Set.............................................................. 1

2.2 Server Board Layout................................................................................................ 3

2.2.1 Server Board Connector and Component Layout.................................................... 4

2.2.2 Intel

Server Board S3420GP Mechanical Drawings .............................................. 6

2.2.3 Server Board Rear I/O Layout ............................................................................... 12

3. Functional Architecture ..................................................................................................... 13

3.1 Processor Sub-System .......................................................................................... 14

3.1.1 Intel

Xeon

3400 Processor ................................................................................. 14

3.1.2 Intel

Turbo Boost Technology .............................................................................. 15

3.1.3 Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) ...................................................................... 15

3.1.4 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

Technology............................................................... 15

3.2 Memory Subsystem ............................................................................................... 15

3.2.1 Memory Sizing and Configuration.......................................................................... 16

3.2.2 Post Error Codes ...................................................................................................16

3.2.3 Publishing System Memory ................................................................................... 17

3.2.4 Support for Mixed-speed Memory Modules........................................................... 18

3.2.5 Memory Map and Population Rules....................................................................... 18

3.3 Intel

3420 Chipset PCH........................................................................................ 21

3.4 I/O Sub-system ...................................................................................................... 21

3.4.1 PCI Express Interface............................................................................................ 21

3.4.2 Serial ATA Support ................................................................................................ 22

3.4.3 USB 2.0 Support.................................................................................................... 22

3.5 Optional Intel

SAS Entry RAID Module AXX4SASMOD ...................................... 23

3.6 Integrated Baseboard Management Controller...................................................... 23

3.6.1 Integrated BMC Embedded LAN Channel............................................................. 25

3.6.2 Optional RMM3 Advanced Management Board .................................................... 25

3.6.3 Serial Ports ............................................................................................................26

3.6.4 Floppy Disk Controller ...........................................................................................26

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