[tesla-dev] Project Proposal - FB-DIMM Idle Power Saving on Intel 5000P/5000V/5000Z MCH Chipsets

[Liu, Jiang]

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
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