Intel
Intel Xeon E5430 2.66GHz 12MB L2 1333MHz FSB LGA771 45nm 64-bit 80W processor
A quad-core Xeon processor running at 2.66 GHz with 12 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB and 80 W TDP for LGA 771 servers
- Four cores handle parallel workloads
- 12 MB L2 cache reduces memory latency
- 45 nm process keeps power draw to 80 W
- 64-bit architecture supports large address spaces
Xeon E5430 quad-core server processor
The Intel Xeon E5430 is a four-core processor built on 45 nm technology with a 2.66 GHz clock speed and 12 MB of L2 cache. It uses a 1333 MHz front-side bus and fits the LGA 771 socket, making it suitable for dual-socket server boards that support this platform. The 80 W thermal design power matches typical rack or tower server cooling.
Drop-in LGA 771 installation with BIOS caution
Installation is a standard LGA 771 socket procedure: open the load plate, align the notches, place the processor and close the lever. The main issue is that older server boards may need a BIOS update to recognise the 45 nm stepping, otherwise the system will not post. Buyers who need a newer socket or higher core count should look elsewhere.
Highlights
- Four cores handle parallel workloads
- 12 MB L2 cache reduces memory latency
- 45 nm process keeps power draw to 80 W
- 64-bit architecture supports large address spaces
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How can I verify the Xeon E5430 is running at its 2.66 GHz clock and 1333 MHz FSB after installation?
Enter the system BIOS or use a hardware monitoring utility; both should report the CPU operating at 2.66 GHz with a 1333 MHz front-side bus across all four cores.
What is included with the Xeon E5430 and what other parts are required to complete the build?
The package contains only the processor in a protective tray; you must provide a compatible LGA771 motherboard, a heatsink rated for 80 W TDP, thermal paste, and system memory.
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