Intel S5000XSL Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Design and Environmental Specifications Intel® Server Boards S5000PSL and S5000XSL TPS
3.1.3.4.2.1 Single Branch Mode Sparing
Channel A Channel B Channel C Channel D
Branch 0 Branch 1
Intel® 5000P/5000X Memor
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Controller Hub
Slot 1
Slot 2
DIMM_C2
DIMM_C1
DIMM_D2
DIMM_D1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2
Figure 15. Single Branch Mode Sparing DIMM Configuration
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 must be identical in organization, size and speed.
DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 must be identical in organization, size and speed.
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 need not be identical in organization, size and speed.
DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 need not be identical in organization, size and speed.
Sparing should be enabled in BIOS setup.
The BIOS will configure Rank Sparing Mode.
The larger of the pairs {DIMM_A1, DIMM_B1} and {DIMM_A2, DIMM_B2} will be
selected as the spare pair unit.
Revision 1.2
Intel order number: D41763-003
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