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Builder’s Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-Based Desktops and Workstations

Publication # 31684 Revision: 3.00 Issue Date: September 2004

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Builder’s Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 ProcessorBased Desktops and Workstations

Contents
Revision History ...............................................................................................................................7 Chapter 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 AMD Athlon™64 Processor Key Architectural Features...................................9

The AMD64 Architecture..................................................................................................9 Integrated DDR DRAM Memory Controller...................................................................10 HyperTransport™Technology........................................................................................10 Other Features of the AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor........................................................10 AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-in-a-Box.................................................................11 Heatsink Installation..............................................................................................13

Chapter 2 Chapter 3 3.1

HeatsinkInstallation Procedure .......................................................................................13 Hardware Considerations .....................................................................................23 Basic System Enclosure Selection Guidelines.........................................................23 Basic Chassis Selection Guidelines.........................................................................24 Power Supply Considerations ..................................................................................24 Power Supply Guidelines.................................................................................................26 Desktop and Workstation Platform Power Supplies................................................26 Calculating System Power...