Chapter 1: Introduction
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1-2 Processor Overview
The A1SA2-2750/2550F motherboard supports a 2nd-generation 64-bit, Intel
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Atom™ S2xxx Tri-Gate SoC (System-on-a-Chip) processor based on low-power Sil-
vermont microarchitecture in a BGA 1283 package. Built upon the functionality and
capability of the S2xxx Series processor in the low-power 22nm microarchitecture,
the A1SA2-2750/2550F motherboard provides unprecedented enhancements to
network routing, internet security, system performance, and power efficiency.
The S2xxx SoC Series processor features an Out-of-Order Execution Engine and
offers new multi-core and system fabric architecture capable of utilizing eight CPU
cores to achieve improved single-thread performance. This new SoC processor
also provides an operating range with wider dynamic power and enhanced power
management. In addition, the A1SA2-2750/2550F motherboard supports the Intel
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Turbo Boost Technology, which offers turbo-boost capabilities to maximize system
performance.
Intel S2xxx Series Processor Features
The S2xxx Series processor offers the following features:
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SSE Extensions
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AES-NI
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Highly-Optimized Power Management Unit
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Server-Class Reliability, Availability and Serviceability (RAS)
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Intel
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Virtualization Technology (VTx)
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Intel
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Turbo Boost Technology
Note:
Please refer to Note 3 and Note 4 on Page 1-3 for Intel
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Quickassist
technology and Turbo Boost technology support.
