Table of Contents
Intel® Server Board X38ML
Revision 1.3
Intel order number E15331-006
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Table of Contents
1.
Introduction
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1
1.1
Server Board Use Disclaimer
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1
2.
Server Board Overview
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2
2.1
Server Board Feature Set
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2
2.2
Server Board Layout
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4
3.
Functional Architecture
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3.1
Processor Subsystem
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3.2
Intel
®
X38 Chipset
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3.2.1
Memory Controller Hub (MCH): Intel
®
X38 MCH
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3.2.2
I/O Controller Hub: Intel
®
ICH9-R
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3.3
Integrated Baseboard Management Controller
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3.3.1
Functionality Overview
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12
3.3.2
Block Diagram
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14
3.4
Memory Subsystem
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3.4.1
Memory Support
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3.4.2
Memory Population Rules
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3.5
I/O Subsystem
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3.5.1
PCI Express* x16 Riser Slot
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3.5.2
SATA Support
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3.5.3
Video Support
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3.5.4
Network Interface Controller (NIC)
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17
3.5.5
USB Support
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17
3.5.6
Super I/O Chip
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18
3.6
Replacing the Back-Up Battery
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19
4.
System BIOS
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4.1
BIOS Identification String
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4.2
Logo/Diagnostic Screen
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4.3
BIOS Setup Utility
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4.3.1
Operation
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22
4.3.2
BIOS Setup Screens
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4.4
Loading BIOS Defaults
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4.5
Multiple Boot Blocks
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