| Q: | What is the AMD-8000™ series of chipsets?
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| A: | The AMD-8000 series of chipsets is the core logic for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Key innovations in the AMD Opteron processor core include support for simultaneous, transparent 32-bit and 64-bit computing; Direct Connect Architecture, which directly connects a high-bandwidth integrated memory controller and I/O to the microprocessor core; and a highly scalable system bus using HyperTransport™ technology with support for single- and multi-processor configurations, helping to reduce the bottlenecks associated with a front-side bus. The AMD-8000 series of chipsets includes the new AMD-8132™ HyperTransport PCI-X® 2.0 tunnel scheduled to ship for servers and workstations on Feb. 24, 2005, as well as the AMD-8111™ HyperTransport technology I/O hub, the AMD-8131™ HyperTransport technology PCI-X tunnel, and the AMD-8151 HyperTransport technology AGP3.0 graphics tunnel. |
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| Q: | What is the AMD-8132™ HyperTransport™ PCI-X 2.0 tunnel?
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| A: | The AMD-8132 component brings high-performance PCI-X 2.0 connectivity to AMD Opteron processor-based systems with increased throughput, improved RAS capabilities, robust data management and enhanced HyperTransport technology connectivity. |
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| Q: | What is the AMD-8111™ HyperTransport™ I/O Hub?
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| A: | The AMD-8111 HyperTransport I/O Hub replaces the traditional southbridge. This component integrates storage, connectivity, audio, I/O expansion and system management functions into a single device. |
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| Q: | What is the AMD-8131™ HyperTransport™ PCI-X tunnel?
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| A: | The AMD-8131 HyperTransport PCI-X tunnel is a high-speed device that provides two independent, high-performance PCI-X bus bridges, integrated with a high-speed HyperTransport technology tunnel. |
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| Q: | What is the AMD-8151™ HyperTransport™ AGP3.0 graphics tunnel?
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| A: | The AMD-8151 HyperTransport AGP3.0 graphics tunnel is designed to communicate with graphics devices on platforms implementing HyperTransport technology. AMD is working with major graphics solution manufacturers on the implementation of the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Opteron processor-class systems. These systems are designed to support standard AGP graphics cards, including leading-edge AGP 3.0 cards. |
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| Q: | Is there a northbridge chipset for the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Opteron™ processors’ architecture?
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| A: | No. The memory control, multiprocessing control and functionality that are normally associated with the northbridge chipset are directly connected to the processor core, a key attribute of the AMD Athlon 64 and AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture. |
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| Q: | When will the AMD-8000 series of chipsets be available?
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| A: | The AMD-8111 HyperTransport technology I/O hub, the AMD-8131 HyperTransport technology PCI-X tunnel, and the AMD-8151 HyperTransport technology AGP3.0 graphics tunnel are available now. The new AMD-8132 HyperTransport PCI-X 2.0 tunnel is scheduled to ship for servers and workstations on Feb. 24, 2005. |
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| Q: | Are third-party chipset companies still producing chipsets for the AMD Athlon 64 and AMD Opteron processors?
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| A: | Yes. AMD has a long-standing relationship with a broad range of third-party chipset partners. We continue to working with them to deliver high-performance components that showcase the quality of AMD processors. |
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| Q: | What about PCI Express™ chipset connectivity?
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| A: | PCI Express™ chipset connectivity for AMD Opteron processor-based systems is now available through NVIDIA with the nForce Professional 2200 and nForce Professional 2050 products. AMD’s collaboration with Broadcom and other chipset partners encompass a broad range of technologies including PCI Express, which is expected to be available in the second quarter. |
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| Q: | Where can I find more technical information on the AMD-8000 series of chipsets and AMD's eighth-generation AMD Athlon and AMD Opteron processors?
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| A: | More technical information on the AMD-8000 series of chipsets and the AMD Athlon 64 and AMD Opteron processors can be found on AMD’s Web site at http://www.amd.com/. |
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