On Wed, 12 Mar 2008, Liu, Jiang wrote:
> All,
> I would like to propose a project to enable FB-DIMM idle power
> saving on Intel 5000P/5000V/5000Z MCH chipsets.
> Intel 5000 series MCH chipsets have a thermal protection
> mechanism which can be used to reduce FB-DIMM power consumption when
> system is idle. This power saving mechanism has been proven to be very
> useful in real IDC. On the other hand, platforms based on Intel 5000
> series MCH will continue to ship until the end of 2009 plus 4-5 years'
> lifetime. So enabling FB-DIMM power saving feature can make systems
> based on 5000 series MCH more power efficient and save money for
> customers.
> Any thoughts or suggestions?
>
> Liu Jiang (Gerry)
> Senior Software Engineer
> OpenSolaris, OTC
> Tel: (8610)82611515-1643
> iNet: 8758-1643
I'm for this!
Are there specs for power/hardware API's? Any ideas on VM impacts?
---- Randy
