Intel S5000XSL Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Table of Contents Intel® Server Boards S5000PSL and S5000XSL TPS
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................12
1.1 Chapter Outline......................................................................................................12
1.2 Server Board Use Disclaimer ................................................................................12
2. Server Board Overview......................................................................................................14
2.1 Server Board Feature Set......................................................................................14
2.2 Server Board Layout..............................................................................................17
2.2.1 Server Board Connector and Component Layout.................................................. 18
2.2.2 Server Board Mechanical Drawings ......................................................................20
2.2.3 Server Board ATX I/O Layout ................................................................................26
3. Functional Architecture.....................................................................................................27
3.1 Intel
®
5000P / 5000X Memory Controller Hub (MCH)............................................29
3.1.1 System Bus Interface.............................................................................................29
3.1.2 Processor Support.................................................................................................29
3.1.3 Memory Sub-system..............................................................................................32
3.1.4 Snoop Filter (5000X MCH only).............................................................................41
3.2 Enterprise South Bridge (ESB2-E) ........................................................................41
3.2.1 PCI Sub-system.....................................................................................................42
3.2.2 Serial ATA Support................................................................................................44
3.2.3 Parallel ATA (PATA) Support ................................................................................45
3.2.4 USB 2.0 Support....................................................................................................45
3.3 Video Support........................................................................................................45
3.3.1 Video Modes..........................................................................................................47
3.3.2 Video Memory Interface.........................................................................................47
3.3.3 Dual Video .............................................................................................................47
3.4 SAS Controller.......................................................................................................48
3.4.1 SAS RAID Support ................................................................................................48
3.4.2 SAS / SATA Connector Sharing ............................................................................48
3.5 Network Interface Controller (NIC) ........................................................................48
3.5.1 Intel
®
I/O Acceleration Technolgy ..........................................................................49
3.5.2 MAC Address Definition.........................................................................................49
3.6 Super I/O ...............................................................................................................49
3.6.1 Serial Ports ............................................................................................................50
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