Ban,
As far as server chipsets are concerned, Intel has stated the Xeon 5400
(DP) or Xeon 3200/3210 (UP) are VT-d capable. However, it's up to the
OEMs in enabling VT-d in the BIOS. Please note that from what I've
seen, it will explicitly state "VT-d" in the BIOS for enabling or
disabling on top of anything that refers to "Intel Virtualization" or
"Vanderpool".
I've seen multiple 5400-based chipsets support VT-d, but have yet to
come across a Xeon 3200/3210 chipset that an OEM has implemented and
enabled VT-d functionality.
The Tyan Tempest i5400XT (S5396) is a good example of when the
chipset/BIOS supports VT-d. You'll see it mentioned in the manual:
http://www.tyan.com/manuals/m_s5396_120.pdf
Page 47 of the PDF, section
3.3.3.1, "Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)"
shows a great example of how it should look.
I know the guys over at the Microsoft Windows 2008 forums playing
around with Hyper-V have been delving into VT-d testing too. It's been
hit-or-miss for them also with VT-d enabled combinations. (They've
been having issues with ASUS Q35-based boards with VT-d).
But alas, an answer to your question, there are no S5000V-based chipset
motherboards that have VT-d. The 5400's should.
Good luck!
Cheers,
Daniel
sven waeyenbergh wrote:
Hi list,
i have seen a lot of questions about VT-d on recent intel mobos.
however, it seems that all tests are done on the newer socket 775-based
xeon's or core2's, and not the 5000 series (socket 771 based).
i was planning on getting a intel S5000V chipset, but found out that it
does not support VT-d.
Can anyone confirm a mobo that has this enabled and also has 2x LGA771
sockets ?
Thanks,
Ban
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