Intel BX80633I74820K Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Introduction
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1.3.3 Direct Media Interface Gen 2 (DMI2)
Serves as the chip-to-chip interface to the PCH
The DMI2 port supports x4 link width and only operates in a x4 mode when in DMI2
Operates at PCI Express* 1.0 or 2.0 speeds
Transparent to software
Processor and peer-to-peer writes and reads with 64-bit address support
APIC and Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI) support. Will send Intel-defined “End of
Interrupt” broadcast message when initiated by the processor.
System Management Interrupt (SMI), SCI, and SERR error indication
Static lane numbering reversal support
Supports DMI2 virtual channels VC0, VC1, VCm, and VCp
Figure 1-2. PCI Express* Lane Partitioning and Direct Media Interface Gen 2 (DMI2)