Intel S5500BC Product Specification

Table of Contents Intel
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Server Board S5500BC TPS
Intel order number: E42249-003 Revision 1.0
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Server Board Use Disclaimer .................................................................................. 1
2. Product Overview.................................................................................................................2
2.1 Feature Set .............................................................................................................. 2
2.2 Server Board Layout................................................................................................ 4
2.2.1 Server Board Connector and Component Layout.................................................... 4
2.2.2 Server Board Mechanical Drawing .......................................................................... 6
2.2.3 Intel
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Light-Guided Diagnostic LED Locations....................................................... 13
2.2.4 External I/O Connector Locations.......................................................................... 14
3. Functional Architecture.....................................................................................................15
3.1 Processor Sub-system...........................................................................................15
3.1.1 Intel
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QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) ...................................................................... 16
3.1.2 Processor Population Rules .................................................................................. 17
3.1.3 Multiple Processor Initialization ............................................................................. 19
3.1.4 Turbo Mode ...........................................................................................................20
3.1.5 Simultaneous Multi-Threading ............................................................................... 20
3.1.6 Enhanced Intel
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SpeedStep
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Technology ............................................................. 20
3.1.7 Multi-Core Processor Support ...............................................................................21
3.1.8 Independent Loading Mechanism (ILM) Back Plate Design Support .................... 21
3.2 Memory Sub-system.............................................................................................. 22
3.2.1 Integrated Memory Controller ................................................................................ 22
3.2.2 DIMM Population Requirements............................................................................ 23
3.2.3 Memory Upgrade Guidelines ................................................................................. 25
3.2.4 Support for Mixed-speed Memory Modules........................................................... 26
3.2.5 CPU Cores, QPI Links and DDR3 Channels Frequency Configuration................. 26
3.2.6 Memory RAS Features .......................................................................................... 26
3.2.7 Independent Channel Mode ..................................................................................27
3.2.8 Channel Mirroring Mode ........................................................................................ 27
3.2.9 Lockstep Channel Mode ........................................................................................ 27
3.2.10 Demand and Patrol Scrub .....................................................................................28
3.3 Intel
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I/O Hub (IOH) 5500 chipset.......................................................................... 28
3.3.1 PCI Express* Gen 2............................................................................................... 29

Intel S5500BC Specifications

General

Brand	Intel
Model	S5500BC
Category	Server Board
Language	English