Old Dual socket-604 server - Cpu compatibility

[SnekSnack]

Hi,

 

I got my hands on very old working complete Supermicro chassis with this socket-604 motherboard:

https://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/Xeon/E7501/X5DP8-G2.cfm

 

I do not plan on using it on anything or spend money on it, because of it age/power-wise, it's not worth it. Just tinker with it a little bit and find some information about it.

 

I just want to ask, if anybody has idea about compatible CPUs list, or what's theoretical best CPU? I can't find anything about it.

Does it support Xeon MP 7100/7200-line (Dual-cores)? Does it also support socket-603 Xeon CPUs? Or Xeon 6400 6-cores?

Supermicro only mentions maximum frequency and maximum catche.

 

Thanks for reply.

 

 

 

[Eigenvektor]

Here's an easy starting point:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_604

 

This page also lists supported CPUs

 

[SnekSnack]

Well, looks like Xeon 3200DP (and lower Ghz) or Xeon MP 7120 is supported by chipset? Don't know about motherboard. But that's it.

[NelizMastr]

Here's a list of supported CPUs for this chipset.

 

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Intel_(chipsets)/E7501.html

 

Back in those days, socket was less than half of the CPU support story.