Chapter 1: Overview
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1-2 Processor and Chipset Overview
Built upon the functionality and the capabilities of the Intel E5-2400 (Socket B2)
processor and the C606 (for X9DB3)/C602 (FOR X9DBi) chipset, this motherboard
provides the performance and feature sets required for dual_processor-based high-
end system platforms.
With support of Intel QuickPath interconnect (QPI) Technology, the X9DB3/i Series
motherboard offers point-to-point serial interconnect interface with a transfer speed
of up to 8.0 GT/s, providing superb system performance.
The C606/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 back panel 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
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