User Manual
Chapter 1: Overview
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1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview
Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel E5-2600(v2) Series
Processors (Socket R LGA 2011) and the C602 chipset, the X9DAi motherboard
provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_processor-based
workstation platforms.
With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) Technology, the X9DAi offers
point-to-point serial interconnect interface with a transfer speed of up to 8.0 GT/s,
providing superb system performance.
The C602 chipset provides extensive IO support, including the following functions
and capabilities:
•PCI-Express Rev. 2.0 support
•PCI-Express Gen. 3 uplink supported by some SKUs
•ACPI Power Management Logic Support Rev. 3.0b or Rev. 4.0
•USB host interface backplane and front access support
•Intel Rapid Storage Technology supported
•Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) supported
•Intel Trusted Execution Technology supported
•Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Supported
•Digital Media Interface (DMI) supported
•Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) supported
Note: For Intel E5-2600(v2) processor support, BIOS version 3.0 or above
is required.