Technical Product Specification
Table Of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Product Overview
- 3. Functional Architecture
- 3.1 Processor Support
- 3.1.1 Processor Population Rules
- 3.1.2 Multiple Processor Initialization
- 3.1.3 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
- 3.1.4 Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel® EM64T)
- 3.1.5 Execute Disable Bit Feature
- 3.1.6 Multi-Core Processor Support
- 3.1.7 Intel® Virtualization Technology
- 3.1.8 Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI)
- 3.1.9 Common Enabling Kit (CEK) Design Support
- 3.2 Intel® 5400 Memory Controller Hub Chipset (Intel® 5400 MCH Chipset)
- 3.2.1 Processor Front-Side Buses
- 3.2.2 Snoop Filter
- 3.2.3 System Memory Controller and Memory Subsystem
- 3.2.3.1 Supported Memory
- 3.2.3.2 DIMM Population Rules and Supported DIMM Configurations
- 3.2.3.3 Minimum Memory Configuration
- 3.2.3.4 Memory upgrades
- 3.2.3.5 ECC Code Support
- 3.2.3.6 Memory Sparing
- 3.2.3.7 FBD Memory Thermal Management
- 3.2.3.8 BIOS Support of Memory Subsystem
- 3.2.3.9 Memory Error Handing
- 3.2.3.10 Memory Error Reporting
- 3.3 Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub
- 3.4 PCI Subsystem
- 3.4.1 Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub PCI32: 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI Bus Segment
- 3.4.2 Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub Port 1: x4 PCI Express* Bus Segment
- 3.4.3 Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub Port 2: x4 PCI Express* Bus Segment
- 3.4.4 MCH to Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub Chip-to-Chip Interface: Two x4 PCI Express* Bus Segments
- 3.4.5 MCH Ports 5-8: x16 Gen 2 PCI Express* Bus Segment
- 3.4.6 Scan Order
- 3.4.7 Resource Assignment
- 3.4.8 Automatic IRQ Assignment
- 3.4.9 Legacy Option ROM Support
- 3.4.10 EFI PCI APIs
- 3.4.11 Legacy PCI APIs
- 3.5 Video Support
- 3.6 Network Interface Controller (NIC)
- 3.7 Super I/O
- 3.1 Processor Support
- 4. Server Management
- 4.1 Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub Integrated Baseboard Management Controller (Integrated BMC) Feature Set
- 4.2 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
- 4.3 System Initialization
- 4.4 Integrated Front Panel User Interface
- 4.5 Platform Control
- 4.6 Standard Fan Management
- 4.7 Private Management I2C Buses
- 4.8 Integrated BMC Messaging Interfaces
- 4.9 Event Filtering and Alerting
- 4.10 Watchdog Timer
- 4.11 System Event Log (SEL)
- 4.12 Sensor Data Record (SDR) Repository
- 4.13 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Inventory Device
- 4.14 Non-maskable Interrupt (NMI)
- 4.15 General Sensor Behavior
- 4.16 Processor Sensors
- 4.16.1 Processor Status Sensors
- 4.16.2 Processor VRD Over-temperature Sensor
- 4.16.3 ThermalTrip Monitoring
- 4.16.4 Internal Error (IERR) Monitoring
- 4.16.5 Dynamic Processor Voltage Monitoring
- 4.16.6 Processor Temperature Monitoring
- 4.16.7 Processor Thermal Control Monitoring (ProcHot)
- 4.16.8 CPU Population Error Sensor
- 4.17 Intel® Remote Management Module 2 (Intel RMM2) Support
- 5. System BIOS
- 5.1 BIOS Identification String
- 5.2 BIOS User Interface
- 5.2.1 Logo/Diagnostic Screen
- 5.2.2 BIOS Setup Utility
- 5.2.3 Server Platform Setup Utility Screens
- 5.2.3.1 Main Screen
- 5.2.3.2 Advanced Screen
- 5.2.3.3 Security Screen
- 5.2.3.4 Server Management Screen
- 5.2.3.5 Server Management System Information Screen
- 5.2.3.6 Boot Options Screen
- 5.2.3.7 Boot Manager Screen
- 5.2.3.8 Error Manager Screen
- 5.2.3.9 Exit Screen
- 5.3 Loading BIOS Defaults
- 5.4 Rolling BIOS
- 5.5 OEM Binary
- 6. Connector/Header Locations and Pin-outs
- 7. Jumper Block Settings
- 8. Intel® Light-Guided Diagnostics
- 9. Power and Environmental Specifications
- 9.1 Intel® Server Board S5400SF Design Specifications
- 9.2 Server Board Power Requirements
- 9.2.1 Processor Power Support
- 9.2.2 Power Supply DC Output Requirements
- 9.2.3 Power-on Loading
- 9.2.4 Grounding
- 9.2.5 Standby Outputs
- 9.2.6 Remote Sense
- 9.2.7 Voltage Regulation
- 9.2.8 Dynamic Loading
- 9.2.9 Capacitive Loading
- 9.2.10 Closed-Loop Stability
- 9.2.11 Common Mode Noise
- 9.2.12 Ripple/Noise
- 9.2.13 Soft Starting
- 9.2.14 Timing Requirements
- 9.2.15 Residual Voltage Immunity in Standby Mode
- 10. Regulatory and Certification Information
- Appendix A: Integration and Usage Tips
- Appendix B: POST Code Diagnostic LED Decoder
- Appendix C: POST Error Messages and Handling
- Appendix D: EFI Shell Commands
- Appendix E: Supported Intel® Server Chassis
- Appendix F: 1U PCI Express* Gen 2 Riser Card
- Glossary
- Reference Documents
Intel
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Server Board S5400SF TPS Functional Architecture
Revision 2.02
Intel order number: D92944-007
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3.2.3.7 FBD Memory Thermal Management
The Intel
®
5400 MCH Chipset implements an adaptive throttling methodology to limit the number
of memory requests to the FBDIMMs. This methodology is comprised of the following:
Activation throttling: Consists of closed/open loop throttling of activates on the
FBDIMM.
- Closed Loop Thermal Activate Throttle Control when the temperature of the
FBDIMMs increases beyond a specified threshold.
- Open Loop Global Activate Control to limit requests when the number of activates
crosses an event threshold in a large time window.
Electrical Throttling: To prevent silent data corruption by limiting the number of
activates per rank in a small sliding window.
3.2.3.8 BIOS Support of Memory Subsystem
The BIOS is able to configure the memory controller dynamically in accordance with the
available FBDIMM population and the selected RAS (reliability, availability, serviceability) mode
of operation.
3.2.3.8.1 Memory sizing and Configuration
The BIOS supports various memory module sizes and configurations. These combinations of
sizes and configurations are valid only for FBDIMMs approved by Intel. The BIOS reads the
Serial Presence Detect (SPD) SEEPROMs on each installed memory module to determine the
size and timing characteristics of the installed memory modules (FBDIMMs). The memory-sizing
algorithm then determines the cumulative size of each row of FBDIMMs. The BIOS programs
the Memory Controller in the chipset accordingly, such that the range of memory accessible
from the processor is mapped into the correct FBDIMM or set of FBDIMMs.
3.2.3.8.2 POST Error Codes
The range {0xE0, 0xEF} of POST codes is used for memory errors in early POST. In late POST,
this range is used for reporting other system errors as follows:
If no memory is available, the system emits a POST Diagnostic LED code 0xE1 and
halts the system.
If the BIOS cannot electrically identify and thus communicate with the AMB on an
installed FBDIMM, the BIOS eventually times out and reports a POST Diagnostic LED
code 0xE4. This is usually indicative of hardware failure in the serial channel on which
the AMBs sit.
If a FBDIMM or a set of FBDIMMs on the same FBD memory channel (row) fails Intel
®
Interconnect BIST (Intel
®
IBIST), or Memory Link Training, the BIOS emits a POST
Diagnostic LED code 0xE6. If all of the memory fails Intel
®
IBIST, the system acts as if
no memory is available.
If the BIOS detects an FBDIMM with bad or corrupted SPD data, it emits a POST
Diagnostic LED code 0xEB and halts the system.
If a FBDIMM has no SPD information at all, the BIOS treats that FBDIMM slot as if no
FBDIMM is present on it at all. Therefore, if this is the only FBDIMM installed in the