Intel® E7221 ChipsetOverview

The Intel® E7221 chipset and Intel® Pentium® 4 processor supporting Hyper-Threading Technology◊ create an affordable server platform specifically optimized for value-conscious markets and small businesses.Delivering impressive computing performance without compromising speed or system reliability this platform is ideal for managing server applications, Web serving, load sharing, and firewalls.
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Features and benefits
| Supports Hyper-Threading Technology◊ | Increases system response time by extending system performance beyond GHz operation. |
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| Supports Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology | Allows users 64-bit memory addressability for greater application flexibility. Supports 64-bit extended operating systems from Microsoft*, Red Hat*, and SuSE*. |
| PCI Express* I/O (1x8 and 4x1 PCI E* Ports) | Supports latest PCI I/O technology to improve I/O performance. Provides flexible I/O configuration through X8 and X4 add-in cards or by directly attaching to server. |
| PCI-X/PCI Hot Replacement | Reduces downtime by enabling PCI cards to be hot swapped. |
| Memory Support for Dual Channel DDR2 533 | Lower power increases server life. Improves performance. Ensures data reliability and integrity (ECC). Protects valuable data (ECC RAS). Dual channel DDR2-400/533 and DDR-333/400 memory support options provide speeds up to 533 MHz and an aggregate memory bandwidth of up to 8.5 gigabytes per second (GB/s). |
| Integrated graphics in MCH | Provides affordable graphics for servers. |
| 4 Serial ATA Ports | Increases hard drive configuration options. Maximizes disk performance. Improves sensitive data integrity and protection. |
| Direct Media Interface | Improves performance through a new MCH/ICH interconnect with nearly 8 times the concurrent bandwidth of previous generation hub interface. |
Related products
| Processors | Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor supporting Hyper-Threading Technology |
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| Server Boards | Intel® Entry Server Boards SE7221BK1-E, SE1425BK1-E |
Package information
| Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor | 775 Land Grid Array (LGA) |
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| Intel® E7221 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) | 1210-ball Flip Chip-Ball Grid Array (FC-BGA) |
| Intel® 6702PXH 64-bit PCI Hub | 567-ball Flip Chip-Ball Grid Array (FC-BGA) |
| Intel® 82801FR I/O Controller Hub 6 R (ICH6R) | 609-ball Micro Ball Grid Array (mBGA) |
◊ Hyper-Threading Technology (HT Technology) requires a computer system with an Intel® Processor supporting HT Technology and an HT Technology enabled chipset, BIOS, and operating system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software you use. See www.intel.com/products/ht/hyperthreading_more.htm for more information including details on which processors support HT Technology.