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diff --git a/docs/hcl/kgpe-d16.md b/docs/hcl/kgpe-d16.md deleted file mode 100644 index 04a8c9be..00000000 --- a/docs/hcl/kgpe-d16.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,213 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: ASUS KGPE-D16 server/workstation board -... - -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.** - -Flashing instructions can be found at -[../install/\#flashrom](../install/#flashrom) - note that external -flashing is required (e.g. BBB), if the proprietary (ASUS) firmware is -currently installed. If you already have libreboot, by default it is -possible to re-flash using software running in GNU+Linux on the -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 -series is too old, and mostly untested. - -Board status (compatibility) {#boardstatus} -============================ - -See <https://raptorengineeringinc.com/coreboot/kgpe-d16-status.php>. - -Form factor {#formfactor} -=========== - -These boards use the SSI EEB 3.61 form factor; make sure that your case -supports this. This form factor is similar to E-ATX in that the size is -identical, but the position of the screws are different. - -IPMI iKVM module add-on {#ipmi} -======================= - -Don't use it. It uses proprietary firmware and adds a backdoor (remote -out-of-band management chip, similar to the [Intel Management -Engine](../../faq/#intelme). Fortunately, the firmware is -unsigned (possibly to replace) and physically separate from the -mainboard since it's on the add-on module, which you don't have to -install. - -Flash chips {#flashchips} -=========== - -2MiB flash chips are included by default, on these boards. It's on a -P-DIP 8 slot (SPI chip). The flash chip can be upgraded to higher sizes: -4MiB, 8MiB or 16MiB. With at least 8MiB, you could feasibly fit a -compressed linux+initramfs image (BusyBox+Linux system) into CBFS and -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 -extractor. These can be found online. See -<http://www.coreboot.org/Developer_Manual/Tools#Chip_removal_tools>** - -Native graphics initialization {#graphics} -============================== - -Only text-mode is known to work, but linux(kernel) can initialize the -framebuffer display (if it has KMS - kernel mode setting). - -Current issues {#issues} -============== - -- LRDIMM memory modules are currently incompatible -- SAS (via PIKE 2008 module) requires non-free option ROM (and - SeaBIOS) to boot from it (theoretically possible to replace, but you - can put a kernel in CBFS or on SATA and use that to boot GNU, which - can be on a SAS drive. The linux kernel can use those SAS drives - (via PIKE module) without an option ROM). - -- IPMI iKVM module (optional add-on card) uses proprietary firmware. - Since it's for remote out-of-band management, it's theoretically a - backdoor similar to the Intel Management Engine. Fortunately, unlike - the ME, this firmware is unsigned which means that a free - replacement is theoretically possible. For now, the libreboot - project recommends not installing the module. [This - project](https://github.com/facebook/openbmc) might be interesting - to derive from, for those who want to work on a free replacement. In - practise, out-of-band management isn't very useful anyway (or at - the very least, it's not a major inconvenience to not have it). -- Graphics: only text-mode works. See [\#graphics](#graphics) - -Hardware specifications {#specifications} ------------------------ - -The information here is adapted, from the ASUS website. - -### Processor / system bus - -- 2 CPU sockets (G34 compatible) -- HyperTransport™ Technology 3.0 -- CPUs supported: - - 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**) - - AMD Opteron 6300 series (Fam15h, with full IOMMU support in - 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: - <http://support.amd.com/TechDocs/48063_15h_Mod_00h-0Fh_Rev_Guide.pdf> - (see Errata 734 - this is what kills the 6300 series) -- 6.4 GT/s per link (triple link) - -### Core logic - -- AMD SR5690 -- AMD SP5100 - -### 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:** - - DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 UDIMM\* - - DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 RDIMM\* -- **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 - 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 5 is occupied, For 1U FH/FL Card, MIO supported -- **Additional Slot 1:** PIKE slot (for SAS drives. See notes above) -- Follow SSI Location\# - -### Form factor {#form-factor} - -- SSI EEB 3.61 (12"x13") - -### ASUS features - -- Fan Speed Control -- Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) - -### Storage - -- **SATA controller:** - - AMD SP5100 - - 6 x SATA2 300MB/s -- **SAS/SATA Controller:** - - ASUS PIKE2008 3Gbps 8-port SAS card included - -### Networking - -- 2 x Intel® 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN - -### Graphics - -- Aspeed AST2050 with 8MB VRAM - -### On board I/O - -- 1 x PSU Power Connector (24-pin SSI power connector + 8-pin SSI - 12V + 8-pin SSI 12V power connector) -- 1 x Management Connector , Onboard socket for management card -- 3 x USB pin header , Up to 6 Devices -- 1 x Internal A Type USB Port -- 8 x Fan Header , 4pin (3pin/4pin fan dual support) -- 2 x SMBus -- 1 x Serial Port Header -- 1 x TPM header -- 1 x PS/2 KB/MS port - -### Back I/O ports - -- 1 x External Serial Port -- 2 x External USB Port -- 1 x VGA Port -- 2 x RJ-45 -- 1 x PS/2 KB/Mouse - -### Environment - -- **Operation temperature:** 10C \~ 35C -- **Non operation temperature:** -40C \~ 70C -- **Non operation humidity:** 20% \~ 90% ( Non condensing) - -### Monitoring - -- CPU temperatures -- Fan speed (RPM) - -### Note: - -- \* DDR3 1600 can only be supported with AMD Opteron 6300/6200 series - processor - -Copyright © 2015 Leah Rowe <info@minifree.org>\ -This page is available under the [CC BY SA 4.0](../cc-by-sa-4.0.txt) |