Intel E6540 HH80557PJ0534M User Manual

Product codes
HH80557PJ0534M
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Datasheet
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Electrical Specifications
2.7.4
Clock Specifications
2.7.5
Front Side Bus Clock (BCLK[1:0]) and Processor Clocking
BCLK[1:0] directly controls the FSB interface speed as well as the core frequency of the 
processor. As in previous generation processors, the processor’s core frequency is a 
multiple of the BCLK[1:0] frequency. The processor bus ratio multiplier will be set at its 
default ratio during manufacturing. Refer to 
 for the processor supported 
ratios.
The processor uses a differential clocking implementation. For more information on the 
processor clocking, contact your Intel Field representative. Platforms using a CK505 
Clock Synthesizer/Driver should comply with the specifications in 
Platforms using a CK410 Clock Synthesizer/Driver should comply with the specifications 
in 
2.7.6
FSB Frequency Select Signals (BSEL[2:0]) 
The BSEL[2:0] signals are used to select the frequency of the processor input clock 
(BCLK[1:0]). 
 defines the possible combinations of the signals and the 
frequency associated with each combination. The required frequency is determined by 
the processor, chipset, and clock synthesizer. All agents must operate at the same 
frequency. 
The Intel Core2 Duo desktop processors E6850, E6750, E6550, and E6540 operate at 
1333 MHz (selected by the 333 MHz BCLK[2:0] frequency). The Intel Core2 Duo 
desktop processors E6700, E6600, E6420, E6400, E6320, and E6300 operate at 
1066 MHz (selected by the 266 MHz BCLK[2:0] frequency). The Intel Core2 Extreme 
processor X6800 operates at a 1066 MHz FSB frequency (selected by a 266 MHz 
BCLK[1:0] frequency). The Intel Core2 Duo desktop processors E4600, E4500, E4400 
and E4300 operate at a 800 MHz FSB frequency (selected by a 200 MHz BCLK[1:0] 
frequency). 
Table 16.
Core Frequency to FSB Multiplier Configuration
Multiplication of 
System Core 
Frequency to FSB 
Frequency
Core Frequency 
(200 MHz BCLK/
800 MHz FSB)
Core Frequency 
(266 MHz BCLK/
1066 MHz FSB)
Core Frequency 
(333 MHz BCLK/
1333 MHz FSB)
Notes
1, 2
NOTES:
1. Individual processors operate only at or below the rated frequency.
2. Listed frequencies are not necessarily committed production frequencies.
1/6
1.20 GHz
1.60 GHz
2.00 GHz
-
1/7
1.40 GHz
1.87 GHz
2.33 GHz
-
1/8
1.60 GHz
2.13 GHz
2.66 GHz
-
1/9
1.80 GHz
2.40 GHz
3.00 GHz
-
1/10
2 GHz
2.66 GHz
3.33 GHz
-
1/11
2.2 GHz
2.93 GHz
3.66 GHz
-
1/12
2.4 GHz
3.20 GHz
4.00 GHz