Chapter 1: Introduction
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1-2 Chipset Overview
The X9SCE-F supports a single Intel® Xeon E3-1200 series processor in an H2
Socket (LGA 1155). Built around the Intel C204 chipset, this motherboard provides
substantial enhancement to system performance and storage capability for entry-
level to mid-range blade servers in a microcloud platform.
The high-speed Direct Media Interface (DMI) featured in the Intel C204 chipset
supports high-speed Direct Media Interface (DMI) for chip-to-chip true isochronous
communication, providing up to 2 Gb/s of software-transparent data transfer rate
on each read/write direction. In addition, the X9SCE-F also features a TCO (Time
Controlled Operations) timer which allows the system to recover from a software/
hardware lock and perform tasks, including ECC Error Reporting, Function Dis-
able and Intruder Detect.
Intel C204 Express Chipset Features
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Direct Media Interface (up 4 Gb/s transfer, Full Duplex)
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Intel® Intel Rapid Storage Technology
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Intel I/O Virtualization (VT-d) Support
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Intel Trusted Execution Technology Support
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PCI Express 2.0 Interface (up to 5.0 GT/s)
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SATA Controller
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6 Gb/s on up to two ports
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3 Gb/s on all ports
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Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)
