Table of Contents
Intel® Server Board X38ML
Revision
1.3
Intel order number E15331-006
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Table of Contents
1.
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1
Server Board Use Disclaimer .................................................................................. 1
2.
Server Board Overview ........................................................................................................ 2
2.1
Server Board Feature Set........................................................................................ 2
2.2
Server Board Layout................................................................................................ 4
3.
Functional Architecture ....................................................................................................... 7
3.1
Processor Subsystem.............................................................................................. 8
3.2
Intel
®
X38 Chipset.................................................................................................... 8
3.2.1
Memory Controller Hub (MCH): Intel
®
X38 MCH ..................................................... 9
3.2.2
I/O Controller Hub: Intel
®
ICH9-R ............................................................................ 9
3.3
Integrated Baseboard Management Controller...................................................... 12
3.3.1
Functionality Overview........................................................................................... 12
3.3.2
Block Diagram ....................................................................................................... 14
3.4
Memory Subsystem ............................................................................................... 15
3.4.1
Memory Support .................................................................................................... 15
3.4.2
Memory Population Rules...................................................................................... 15
3.5
I/O Subsystem ....................................................................................................... 16
3.5.1
PCI Express* x16 Riser Slot .................................................................................. 16
3.5.2
SATA Support........................................................................................................ 16
3.5.3
Video Support ........................................................................................................ 17
3.5.4
Network Interface Controller (NIC) ........................................................................ 17
3.5.5
USB Support.......................................................................................................... 17
3.5.6
Super I/O Chip ....................................................................................................... 18
3.6
Replacing the Back-Up Battery.............................................................................. 19
4.
System BIOS ....................................................................................................................... 21
4.1
BIOS Identification String....................................................................................... 21
4.2
Logo/Diagnostic Screen......................................................................................... 21
4.3
BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................................................. 22
4.3.1
Operation ............................................................................................................... 22
4.3.2
BIOS Setup Screens.............................................................................................. 25
4.4
Loading BIOS Defaults .......................................................................................... 50
4.5
Multiple Boot Blocks .............................................................................................. 50
