Hardware configuration matrix
Introduction
This document describes the hardware configuration used for validation of the coreboot port on the Talos II platform.
Talos II
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| 1st CPU | IBM POWER9 “Sforza” 02CY650 |
| CPU Cooler | |
| 2nd CPU | IBM POWER9 “Sforza” 02CY650 |
| CPU Cooler | |
| SSD | Intel 670p 512 GB M26472-201 NVME |
| RAM | Crucial CT8G4RF88266 |
| Flash memory | Micron MT25QL512ABB8ESF-0SIT |
| Network | Local network wired connection |
| Attached devices | 1. SanDisk USB 3.2Gen1 16 GB |
| 2. Logitech, Inc. Keyboard K120 | |
| Ethernet | 2x Broadcom BCM5719 |
| Power Supply | Corsair TX550M |
| Power Control | Sonoff S20 switch |
| Remote Control | OpenBMC |
Note: for single CPU testing the 2nd CPU is dismantled.
Following RAM configurations were tested and are proved to be properly initialized.
MCS0, MCA0
DIMM0: 1Rx4 16GB PC4-2666V-RC2-12-PA0
DIMM1: not installed
MCS0, MCA1
DIMM0: 1Rx8 8GB PC4-2666V-RD1-12
DIMM1: not installed
MCS1, MCA0
DIMM0: 2Rx4 32GB PC4-2666V-RB2-12-MA0
DIMM1: not installed
MCS1, MCA1
DIMM0: 2Rx8 16GB PC4-2666V-RE2-12
DIMM1: not installed
All 3 major DRAM vendors are supported, namely Samsung, Micron and Hynix.