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G34 Mainstream Solution for Performance & Power Efficiency
Support Up-To-Date AMD 12 Core CPU
KGPE-D16 is based on latest AMD G34 chipset architecture to support 45nm Opteron™ 6000 series processors. The platform is designed for highly threaded application, delivering 12-core/ 8-core multi-core performance, quad HT3 links with up to 6.4GT/S interconnect rate per link, and 12 MB shared L3 cache.
Standard EEB with 16 DIMMs & Industrial Standard Riser Card Slot (Slot 6)
KGPE-D16 is designed in EEB (12” x 13”) form factor, with 16 DDR3 1333 memory DIMMs to support up to 256GB (RDIMM). By supporting industrial standard PCI-E x16 (Gen2 x16 link) Full Height & Full Length Card in 1U, this board offers you highest memory capacity without source for proprietary chassis & riser solution.
Dual Use for Server (rack ready) & Workstation
The ASUS Flex-E technology provides the flexibility to auto-switch between 2 true PCI-E x16 Link (support 2 double deck graphic cards) or 1 PCI-E x16 Link & 2 PCI-E x8 Link (for I/O expansion). Moreover, the boards supports ASUS MIO audio card, which offers enhanced signal-to-noise ratio in a 7.1 surround channel setup to deliver exhilarating surround sound for professional usage.
High Quality Components for Greater System Reliability & 85% Power Efficiency
ASUS is the first company to phase in 6-Phase CPU power, 3-Phase memory power and All Ultra Long Life Solid capacitors on serverboard in the market. These features not only provide the support for high-end 140W CPU, but also deliver highly efficient and reliable operations.
ASUS PIKE SAS2 6G Storage Supported
KGPE-D16 supports ASUS PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) 2008/IMR for RIAD 0, 1, 10, and 5; and PIKE 2008 for RAID 0, 1, 10 and 1E. The design of ASUS PIKE brings 2 key advantages:
Provide flexible SAS storage add-on card selection.
Board edge design: locate PIKE expansion at the edge of the board for full height card support when PIKE is installed.
Optional ASMB4-iKVM for Remote Management
The optional ASMB4-iKVM provides remote real-time full control access to the system based on BIOS-level by keyboard, video monitor and mouse (KVM over Ethernet) from any local computer anywhere, anytime.
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Processor / System Bus
2 * socket G34 (LGA 1944) 8/12 Core AMD Opteron™ 6000 series HyperTransport™ Technology 3.0, 6.4 GT/s per link (triple link)
Core Logic
AMD SR5690 AMD SP5100
Form Factor
SSI EEB 3.61 12" x 13"
ASUS Features
Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM2.0 FAN speed control
Memory
Total Slots: 16 (4 Channel per CPU) Capacity: Maximum up to 64GB (UDIMM); 256GB (RDIMM)* Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066/1333 UDIMM with ECC/ non ECC; DDR3 800/1066/1333 RDIMM Memory Size: 1GB 2GB 4GB (UDIMM); 1 GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB (RDIMM)
Expansion Slots (follow SSI Location #)
Total PCI/PCI-X/PCI-E Slots: 6 Slot Location 1: 1 * PCI 32bit/33 MHz Slot Location 2: 1 * PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X8 Link) Slot Location 3: 1 * PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X16 Link) (Auto switch to x8 Link if slot 2 is occupied) Slot Location 4: 1 * PCI-E x8 (Gen2 X4 Link) Slot Location 5: 1 * PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X 16 Link) Slot Location 6: 1 * PCI-E x16 (Gen2 x16 Link for 1U FH/FL Card) (Auto turn off if slot 5 is occupied, MIO supported) Additional Slot 1: 1* PIKE Slot for Stroage expansion
Storage
SATA Controller: AMD SP5100: 6 SATA2 300MB/s ports SAS Controller: Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card
Networking
LAN: 2 * Intel 82574L + 1 * Mgmt LAN
Graphic
VGA: Aspeed AST2050 8MB
Onboard I/O Connectors
1 x PSU Connector 24-pin SSI power connector + 8-pin SSI 12V + 8-pin SSI 12V power connector 1 x Management Connector Onboard socket for optional management card 1 x USB Connectors (support 7 USB port) (One for internal Type A USB connector) 8 x Fan Header 4pin 2 x SMBus 1 x Chassis Intruder 1 x Serial Port Header 1 x 1394 header
Rear I/O Connectors
1 x External Serial Port 2 x External USB Port 1 x VGA Port 2 x RJ-45 1 x PS/2 KB/Mouse
Management Solution
Software:ASWM2.0 Out of Band Remote Management: Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet
Monitoring
CPU Temperature FAN RPM
EMI
US (FCC, CFR47 Part 15, Class B) Europe (CE, EN55022 & EN55024) Australia (C-TICK)
Environment
Operation temperature: 10? ~ 35? / Non operation temperature: -40? ~ 70? Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing)
Accessories
Standard Gift Box Pack (3pcs per Carton): 6 x SATA Data Cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ASUS Mainboard Support CD 1 x User's Guide 2 x Thermal sensor cable
Standard Bulk Pack (10pcs per Carton): 1 x I/O Shield 1 x ASUS Mainboard Support CD 1 x User's Guide
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This is a very straight forward dual socket G34 board. It accepts regular unbuffered, non-ECC memory if you don't want to shell out a bit extra for server memory.
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