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Architecture

This chapter describes the architecture of the Xserve G5. It includes information about the major components on the logic boards: the microprocessor, the other main ICs, and the buses that connect them to each other and to the I/O interfaces.

Contents:

Block Diagram and Buses
Processor Module
U3H Bridge and Memory Controller
HyperTransport Technology
K2 I/O Controller
Optional Graphics Card

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