Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600 Series Datasheet Volume 1
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Reference Number: 323369-001 Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600 Series Datasheet, Volume 1 March 2010

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Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600 Series Datasheet Volume 1 9 Revision History § Revision Number Description Date -001 • Initial Release March 2010

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Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600 Series Datasheet Volume 1 11 Introduction 1 Introduction The Intel® Xeon® processor 5600 series is a server/workstation multi-core processor based on 32 nm process technology. The processors feature two Intel® QuickPath Interconnect point-to-point links capable of up to 6.4 GT/s, up to 12 MB of shared cache, and an Integrated Memory Controller. The processors are optimized for performance with the power efficiencies of a low-power microarchitecture to enable smaller, quieter systems. This datasheet provides DC and AC electrical specifications, signal integrity,...

Introduction 12 Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600 Series Datasheet Volume 1 product. The reference use condition differs between workstation and server processor SKU’s. Implementing processors outside of reference use conditions may affect reliability performance. 1.1 Processor Features Table 1-1 provides an overview the Intel Xeon processor 5600 series feature set. . The Intel Xeon processor 5600 series support all the existing Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2), Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 (SSE3) and Streaming SIMD Extensions 4 (SSE4) instructions. Additionally, Intel Xeon processor 5600 series...

Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600 Series Datasheet Volume 1 13 Introduction Intel Xeon processor 5600 series are based on a low-power micro-architecture that supports operation within various C-states. Additionally, six execution cores and power management coordination logic are optimized to manage C-state support at both the execution core and package levels. An Intel Turbo Boost Technology optimization feature is supported on these processors for improved energy efficiency. Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT) is also supported and represents a set of enhanced hardware components...

Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600 Series Datasheet Volume 1 15 Introduction 1.4 References Platform designers are strongly encouraged to maintain familiarity with the most up-todate revisions of processor and platform collateral. Notes: 1. Document is available publicly at http://www.intel.com. Table 1-2. References Document Location / Document#1 Notes Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Specification www.acpi.info. Compact Electronics Bay Specification: A Server System Infrastructure (SSI) Specification for Value Servers and Workstations www.ssiforum.org Electronics Bay Specification for...

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Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600 Series Datasheet Volume 1 17 Electrical Specifications 2 Electrical Specifications 2.1 Processor Signaling The Intel Xeon processor 5600 series include 1366 lands, which utilize various signaling technologies. Signals are grouped by electrical characteristics and buffer type into various signal groups. These include Intel„µ QuickPath Interconnect, DDR3 (Reference Clock, Command, Control, and Data), Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI), Processor Sideband, System Reference Clock, Test Access Port (TAP), and Power/Other signals. Refer to Table 2-5 for...

Electrical Specifications 18 Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600 Series Datasheet Volume 1 The PECI interface operates at a nominal voltage set by VTTD. The set of DC electrical specifications shown in Table 2-13 is used with devices normally operating from a VTTD interface supply. 2.1.3.1 Input Device Hysteresis The PECI client and host input buffers must use a Schmitt-triggered input design for improved noise immunity. Please refer to Figure 2-2 and Table 2-13. 2.1.4 Processor Sideband Signals Intel Xeon processor 5600 series include sideband signals that provide a variety of functions. Details...

Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600 Series Datasheet Volume 1 19 Electrical Specifications Clock multiplying within the processor is provided by the internal phase locked loop (PLL), which requires a constant frequency BCLK_DP, BCLK_DN input, with exceptions for spread spectrum clocking. DC specifications for the BCLK_DP, BCLK_DN inputs are provided in Table 2-14 and AC specifications in Table 2-22. These specifications must be met while also meeting the associated signal quality specifications outlined in Section 3. 2.1.6 Test Access Port (TAP) Signals Due to the voltage levels supported by other...

Electrical Specifications 20 Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600 Series Datasheet Volume 1 2.1.7 Power / Other Signals Processors also include various other signals including power/ground, sense points, and analog inputs. Details can be found in Table 2-5. Table 2-1 outlines the required voltage supplies necessary to support Intel Xeon processor 5600 series. Note: 1. Refer to Table 2-8 for voltage and current specifications. 2.1.7.1 Power and Ground Lands For clean on-chip power distribution, processors include lands for all required voltage supplies. These include: • 210 each VCC (271 ea. VSS)...

Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600 Series Datasheet Volume 1 21 Electrical Specifications current during longer lasting changes in current demand, for example coming out of an idle condition. Similarly, they act as a storage well for current when entering an idle condition from a running condition. Care must be taken in the baseboard design to ensure that the voltages provided to the processor remain within the specifications listed in Table 2-8. Failure to do so can result in timing violations or reduced lifetime of the processor. 2.1.7.3 Processor VCC Voltage Identification (VID) Signals The...