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author | Leah Rowe <info@minifree.org> | 2017-05-27 21:53:55 +0100 |
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committer | Leah Rowe <info@minifree.org> | 2017-05-27 21:53:55 +0100 |
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diff --git a/docs/hardware/kgpe-d16.md b/docs/hardware/kgpe-d16.md index 19d68416..e14c447d 100644 --- a/docs/hardware/kgpe-d16.md +++ b/docs/hardware/kgpe-d16.md @@ -2,14 +2,14 @@ title: ASUS KGPE-D16 server/workstation board ... -This is a server board using AMD hardware (Fam10h **and Fam15h** CPUs +This is a server board using AMD hardware (Fam10h *and Fam15h* CPUs available). It can also be used for building a high-powered workstation. Powered by libreboot. The coreboot port was done by Timothy Pearson of Raptor Engineering Inc. and, working with them (and sponsoring the work), merged into libreboot. -**Memory initialization is still problematic, for some modules. We -recommend avoiding Kingston modules.** +*Memory initialization is still problematic, for some modules. We +recommend avoiding Kingston modules.* Flashing instructions can be found at [../install/\#flashrom](../install/#flashrom) - note that external @@ -21,8 +21,8 @@ KGPE-D16, without using external hardware. CPU compatibility ================= -**Use Opteron 6200 series (works without microcode updates, including hw -virt).** 6300 series needs microcode updates, so avoid those CPUs. 6100 +*Use Opteron 6200 series (works without microcode updates, including hw +virt).* 6300 series needs microcode updates, so avoid those CPUs. 6100 series is too old, and mostly untested. Board status (compatibility) {#boardstatus} @@ -59,9 +59,9 @@ boot that, loading it into memory. Libreboot has configs for 2, 4, 8 and 16 MiB flash chip sizes (default flash chip is 2MiB). -**DO NOT hot-swap the chip with your bare hands. Use a P-DIP 8 chip +*DO NOT hot-swap the chip with your bare hands. Use a P-DIP 8 chip extractor. These can be found online. See -<http://www.coreboot.org/Developer_Manual/Tools#Chip_removal_tools>** +<http://www.coreboot.org/Developer_Manual/Tools#Chip_removal_tools>* Native graphics initialization {#graphics} ============================== @@ -101,15 +101,15 @@ The information here is adapted, from the ASUS website. - 2 CPU sockets (G34 compatible) - HyperTransport™ Technology 3.0 - CPUs supported: - - AMD Opteron 6100 series (Fam10h. No IOMMU support. **Not** + - AMD Opteron 6100 series (Fam10h. No IOMMU support. *Not* recommended - old. View errata datasheet here: <http://support.amd.com/TechDocs/41322_10h_Rev_Gd.pdf>) - AMD Opteron 6200 series (Fam15h, with full IOMMU support in - libreboot - **highly recommended - fast, and works well without - microcode updates, including virtualization**) + libreboot - *highly recommended - fast, and works well without + microcode updates, including virtualization*) - AMD Opteron 6300 series (Fam15h, with full IOMMU support in - libreboot. **AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE - virtualization is broken - without microcode updates.** + libreboot. *AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE - virtualization is broken + without microcode updates.* - NOTE: 6300 series CPUs have buggy microcode built-in, and libreboot recommends avoiding the updates. The 6200 series CPUs have more reliable microcode. Look at this errata datasheet: @@ -124,27 +124,27 @@ The information here is adapted, from the ASUS website. ### Memory compatibility (with libreboot) -- **Total Slots:** 16 (4-channel per CPU, 8 DIMM per CPU), ECC -- **Capacity:** Maximum up to 256GB RDIMM -- **Memory Type that is compatible:** +- *Total Slots:* 16 (4-channel per CPU, 8 DIMM per CPU), ECC +- *Capacity:* Maximum up to 256GB RDIMM +- *Memory Type that is compatible:* - DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 UDIMM\* - DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 RDIMM\* -- **Compatible sizes per memory module:** +- *Compatible sizes per memory module:* - 16GB, 8GB, 4GB, 3GB, 2GB, 1GB RDIMM - 8GB, 4GB, 2GB, 1GB UDIMM ### Expansion slots -- **Total slot:** 6 -- **Slot Location 1:** PCI 32bit/33MHz -- **Slot Location 2:** PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X8 Link) -- **Slot Location 3:** PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X16 Link), Auto switch to x8 +- *Total slot:* 6 +- *Slot Location 1:* PCI 32bit/33MHz +- *Slot Location 2:* PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X8 Link) +- *Slot Location 3:* PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X16 Link), Auto switch to x8 link if slot 2 is occupied -- **Slot Location 4:** PCI-E x8 (Gen2 X4 Link) -- **Slot Location 5:** PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X16 Link) -- **Slot Location 6:** PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X16 Link), Auto turn off if +- *Slot Location 4:* PCI-E x8 (Gen2 X4 Link) +- *Slot Location 5:* PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X16 Link) +- *Slot Location 6:* PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X16 Link), Auto turn off if slot 5 is occupied, For 1U FH/FL Card, MIO supported -- **Additional Slot 1:** PIKE slot (for SAS drives. See notes above) +- *Additional Slot 1:* PIKE slot (for SAS drives. See notes above) - Follow SSI Location\# ### Form factor {#form-factor} @@ -158,10 +158,10 @@ The information here is adapted, from the ASUS website. ### Storage -- **SATA controller:** +- *SATA controller:* - AMD SP5100 - 6 x SATA2 300MB/s -- **SAS/SATA Controller:** +- *SAS/SATA Controller:* - ASUS PIKE2008 3Gbps 8-port SAS card included ### Networking @@ -195,9 +195,9 @@ The information here is adapted, from the ASUS website. ### Environment -- **Operation temperature:** 10C \~ 35C -- **Non operation temperature:** -40C \~ 70C -- **Non operation humidity:** 20% \~ 90% ( Non condensing) +- *Operation temperature:* 10C \~ 35C +- *Non operation temperature:* -40C \~ 70C +- *Non operation humidity:* 20% \~ 90% ( Non condensing) ### Monitoring |