SUPER MICRO Computer X8STE - Manual (Page 19)

Chapter 1: Introduction
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1-2 Chipset Overview
Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Intel X58 Express chipset, the
X8ST3-F/X8STE motherboard provides the performance and feature set required
for single-processor-based high-end systems with configuration options optimized
for intensive application and high-end server platforms.
The main architecture of the X8ST3-F/X8STE consists of an Intel® Core™ i7
or a Nehalem processor in the LGA1366 socket, the Intel X58 Express chipset,
and the ICH10R. With Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) technology built in, the
X8ST3-F/X8STE is one of the first motherboards on the market that offers the next
generation point-to-point system interconnect interface, replacing the current Front
Side Bus technology, providing substantial system performance enhancement by
utilizing serial link interconnections to increase bandwidth and scalability.