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Intel

® Server Board S5000PAL / S5000XAL TPS

Functional Architecture

Revision 1.7

Intel order number: D31979-010

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Notes:

Single channel mode is only tested and supported with a 512MB x8 FBDIMM installed in DIMM

Slot A1.

The supported memory configurations must meet population rules defined above.

For best performance, the number of DIMMs installed should be balanced across both

memory branches. For Example: a four DIMM configuration will perform better than a two

DIMM configuration and should be installed in DIMM Slots A1, B1, C1, and D1. An eight

DIMM configuration will perform better then a six DIMM configuration.

Although mixed DIMM capacities between channels is supported, Intel does not validate DIMMs

in mixed DIMM configurations.

3.1.3.3.1

Minimum Non-Mirrored Mode Configuration

The server board is capable of supporting a minimum of one DIMM installed. However, for system

performance reasons, Intel’s recommendation is that at least 2 DIMMs be installed.

The following diagram shows the recommended minimum DIMM memory configuration. Populated DIMM

slots are shown in Grey.

TP02300

DIMM

Branch 0

MCH

Channel A

Channel B

Channel D

Channel C

Branch 1

Figure 12. Recommended Minimum Two DIMM Memory Configuration

Note:

The server board supports single DIMM mode operation. Intel will only validate and support this

configuration with a single 512MB x8 FBDIMM installed in DIMM slot A1.

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