Intel BX80605X3430 Data Sheet - Page 24

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Datasheet, Volume 1

2.1.5

Technology Enhancements of Intel

®

Fast Memory Access

(Intel

®

FMA)

The following sections describe the Just-in-Time Scheduling, Command Overlap, and

Out-of-Order Scheduling Intel FMA technology enhancements.

2.1.5.1

Just-in-Time Command Scheduling

The memory controller has an advanced command scheduler where all pending

requests are examined simultaneously to determine the most efficient request to be

issued next. The most efficient request is picked from all pending requests and issued

to system memory Just-in-Time to make optimal use of Command Overlapping. Thus,

instead of having all memory access requests go individually through an arbitration

mechanism forcing requests to be executed one at a time, they can be started without

interfering with the current request allowing for concurrent issuing of requests. This

allows for optimized bandwidth and reduced latency while maintaining appropriate

command spacing to meet system memory protocol.

2.1.5.2

Command Overlap

Command Overlap allows the insertion of the DRAM commands between the Activate,

Precharge, and Read/Write commands normally used, as long as the inserted

commands do not affect the currently executing command. Multiple commands can be

issued in an overlapping manner, increasing the efficiency of system memory protocol.

2.1.5.3

Out-of-Order Scheduling

While leveraging the Just-in-Time Scheduling and Command Overlap enhancements,

the IMC continuously monitors pending requests to system memory for the best use of

bandwidth and reduction of latency. If there are multiple requests to the same open

page, these requests would be launched in a back to back manner to make optimum

use of the open memory page. This ability to reorder requests on the fly allows the IMC

to further reduce latency and increase bandwidth efficiency.

2.1.6

System Memory Pre-Charge Power Down Support Details

The IMC supports and enables the following DDR3 DRAM Device pre-charge power

down DLL controls during a pre-charge power down.

•

Slow Exit is where the DRAM device DLL is disabled after entering pre-charge

power down

•

Fast Exit is where the DRAM device DLLs are maintained after entering pre-charge

power down

Table 2-3.

System Memory Pre-Charge Power Down Support

DIMM per Channel

Configuration

DIMM Type

Precharge Power Down

Slow/Fast Exit

One

Unbuffered DIMM

Slow Exit

Two

Unbuffered DIMM

Fast Exit

One

Registered DIMM Raw Cards A, B, D, or E

Slow Exit

Two or Three

Registered DIMM Raw Cards A, B, D, or E

Fast Exit

One or Two

Registered DIMM Raw Cards G or H

Fast Exit

Section	Page
1 Introduction	9
1.1 Processor Feature Details	11
1.1.1 Supported Technologies	11
1.2 Interfaces	11
1.2.1 System Memory Support	11
1.2.2 PCI Express*	12
1.2.3 Direct Media Interface (DMI)	13
1.2.4 Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI)	14
1.3 Power Management Support	14
1.3.1 Processor Core	14
1.3.2 System	14
1.3.3 Memory Controller	14
1.3.4 PCI Express*	14
1.4 Thermal Management Support	15
1.5 Package	15
1.6 Terminology	15
1.7 Related Documents	17
2 Interfaces	19
2.1 System Memory Interface	19
2.1.1 System Memory Technology Supported	19
2.1.2 System Memory Timing Support	21
2.1.3 System Memory Organization Modes	21
2.1.3.1 Single-Channel Mode	21
2.1.3.2 Dual-Channel Mode—Intel® Flex Memory Technology Mode	22
2.1.4 Rules for Populating Memory Slots	23
2.1.5 Technology Enhancements of Intel® Fast Memory Access (Intel® FMA)	24
2.1.5.1 Just-in-Time Command Scheduling	24
2.1.5.2 Command Overlap	24
2.1.5.3 Out-of-Order Scheduling	24
2.1.6 System Memory Pre-Charge Power Down Support Details	24
2.2 PCI Express* Interface	25
2.2.1 PCI Express* Architecture	25
2.2.1.1 Transaction Layer	26
2.2.1.2 Data Link Layer	26
2.2.1.3 Physical Layer	26
2.2.2 PCI Express* Configuration Mechanism	27
2.2.3 PCI Express* Ports and Bifurcation	28
2.2.3.1 PCI Express* Bifurcated Mode	28
2.3 Direct Media Interface (DMI)	28
2.3.1 DMI Error Flow	28
2.3.2 Processor/PCH Compatibility Assumptions	28
2.3.3 DMI Link Down	28
2.4 Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI)	29
2.5 Interface Clocking	29
2.5.1 Internal Clocking Requirements	29
3 Technologies	31
3.1 Intel® Virtualization Technology	31
3.1.1 Intel® VT-x Objectives	31
3.1.2 Intel® VT-x Features	31
3.1.3 Intel® VT-d Objectives	32
3.1.4 Intel® VT-d Features	32
3.1.5 Intel® VT-d Features Not Supported	33
3.2 Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT)	33
3.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology	34
3.4 Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	34
4 Power Management	35
4.1 ACPI States Supported	35
4.1.1 System States	35
4.1.2 Processor Core/Package Idle States	35
4.1.3 Integrated Memory Controller States	35
4.1.4 PCI Express* Link States	36
4.1.5 Interface State Combinations	36
4.2 Processor Core Power Management	36
4.2.1 Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology	37
4.2.2 Low-Power Idle States	37
4.2.3 Requesting Low-Power Idle States	39
4.2.4 Core C-states	39
4.2.4.1 Core C0 State	40
4.2.4.2 Core C1/C1E State	40
4.2.4.3 Core C3 State	40
4.2.4.4 Core C6 State	40
4.2.4.5 C-State Auto-Demotion	40
4.2.5 Package C-States	41
4.2.5.1 Package C0	42
4.2.5.2 Package C1/C1E	42
4.2.5.3 Package C3 State	43
4.2.5.4 Package C6 State	43
4.3 IMC Power Management	43
4.3.1 Disabling Unused System Memory Outputs	43
4.3.2 DRAM Power Management and Initialization	44
4.3.2.1 Initialization Role of CKE	44
4.3.2.2 Conditional Self-Refresh	44
4.3.2.3 Dynamic Power Down Operation	44
4.3.2.4 DRAM I/O Power Management	45
4.4 PCI Express* Power Management	45
5 Thermal Management	47
6 Signal Description	49
6.1 System Memory Interface	50
6.2 Memory Reference and Compensation	52
6.3 Reset and Miscellaneous Signals	52
6.4 PCI Express* Based Interface Signals	53
6.5 DMI—Processor to PCH Serial Interface	53
6.6 PLL Signals	54
6.7 Intel® Flexible Display Interface Signals	54
6.8 JTAG/ITP Signals	55
6.9 Error and Thermal Protection	56
6.10 Power Sequencing	57
6.11 Processor Core Power Signals	57
6.12 Graphics and Memory Core Power Signals	59
6.13 Ground and NCTF	60
6.14 Processor Internal Pull Up/Pull Down	60
7 Electrical Specifications	61
7.1 Power and Ground Lands	61
7.2 Decoupling Guidelines	61
7.2.1 Voltage Rail Decoupling	61
7.3 Processor Clocking (BCLK[0], BCLK#[0])	62
7.3.1 PLL Power Supply	62
7.4 VCC Voltage Identification (VID)	62
7.5 Reserved or Unused Signals	66
7.6 Signal Groups	66
7.7 Test Access Port (TAP) Connection	69
7.8 Absolute Maximum and Minimum Ratings	69
7.9 DC Specifications	70
7.9.1 Voltage and Current Specifications	70
7.10 Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) DC Specifications	77
7.10.1 DC Characteristics	77
7.10.2 Input Device Hysteresis	78
8 Processor Land and Signal Information	79

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