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Processor Type: System Information System chipset Data bus width Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 series Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 series Intel 5500/5520 64 bits Specifications NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to support.dell.com. For a complete and current listing of the specifications for your computer, go to ship with your computer. 3 Connect the network cable. 4 Connect the modem (if installed). 5 Connect the power cable(s). 6 Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer.
Processor Type: System Information System chipset Data bus width Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 series Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 series Intel 5500/5520 64 bits Specifications NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to support.dell.com. For a complete and current listing of the specifications for your computer, go to ship with your computer. 3 Connect the network cable. 4 Connect the modem (if installed). 5 Connect the power cable(s). 6 Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer.
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...Also, the DDR3 standard allows for most DDR3 chips. About Memory Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Memory Modules Supported Memory Configurations Memory Subsystem Memory Slots ... 0 8533 MB/s DDR3-1333 166 MHz 6 ns 667 MHz 1333 Million PC3-10600 10667 MB/s Supported Memory Configurations Single Processor Memory Configurations Size DIMM DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM5 DIMM6 (GB) Ranks 3 SR 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 4...GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 48 DR 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB Dual CPU Memory Configurations Size DIMM MB DIMM1 MB DIMM2 MB DIMM3 MB DIMM4 MB DIMM5 MB DIMM6 Riser DIMM1 Riser ...
...Also, the DDR3 standard allows for most DDR3 chips. About Memory Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Memory Modules Supported Memory Configurations Memory Subsystem Memory Slots ... 0 8533 MB/s DDR3-1333 166 MHz 6 ns 667 MHz 1333 Million PC3-10600 10667 MB/s Supported Memory Configurations Single Processor Memory Configurations Size DIMM DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM5 DIMM6 (GB) Ranks 3 SR 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 4...GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 48 DR 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB Dual CPU Memory Configurations Size DIMM MB DIMM1 MB DIMM2 MB DIMM3 MB DIMM4 MB DIMM5 MB DIMM6 Riser DIMM1 Riser ...
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... and are the same size, but are numbered DIMM1 through DIMM3. Dual-processor configurations require an optional riser card that contains the secondary processor and the DIMMs associated with the secondary processor. The slots are electrically incompatible and have six DIMM slots (two ... & DIMM5, DIMM3 & DIMM6) then the maximum DDR3 speed is furthest from the processor. Memory Subsystem The memory subsystem consists of twelve DIMMs in the system. Memory Slots There are numbered DIMM1 through DIMM6. In addition, the dual-processor riser features three additional memory slots.
... and are the same size, but are numbered DIMM1 through DIMM3. Dual-processor configurations require an optional riser card that contains the secondary processor and the DIMMs associated with the secondary processor. The slots are electrically incompatible and have six DIMM slots (two ... & DIMM5, DIMM3 & DIMM6) then the maximum DDR3 speed is furthest from the processor. Memory Subsystem The memory subsystem consists of twelve DIMMs in the system. Memory Slots There are numbered DIMM1 through DIMM6. In addition, the dual-processor riser features three additional memory slots.
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...as many channels as possible before DIMM slots 4, 5 and 6. In addition, when populating a Quad-rank DIMM with the DIMMs farthest from the CPU. Dual CPU configurations (6 DIMM slots on MB plus 3 DIMM slots on the system board only. This means the DIMM slots 1, 2 and 3 must be... populated farthest from the processor first. Memory Population Rules Your computer requires DIMMs within a configuration should generally be DIMM1=2GB, DIMM2=1GB, DIMM3=1GB, DIMM4=empty, DIMM5=empty, DIMM6...
...as many channels as possible before DIMM slots 4, 5 and 6. In addition, when populating a Quad-rank DIMM with the DIMMs farthest from the CPU. Dual CPU configurations (6 DIMM slots on MB plus 3 DIMM slots on the system board only. This means the DIMM slots 1, 2 and 3 must be... populated farthest from the processor first. Memory Population Rules Your computer requires DIMMs within a configuration should generally be DIMM1=2GB, DIMM2=1GB, DIMM3=1GB, DIMM4=empty, DIMM5=empty, DIMM6...
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Adding and Replacing Parts Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Cover Battery Drives Bezel Hard Drive Tray Front Fan Assembly Memory Card Reader Memory Dual Processor Riser (Optional) System Board I/O Data Cable Chassis Intrusion Switch Front Bezel Hard Drive Floppy Drive Optical Drive Expansion Cards Heat Sink and Processor Power Supply
Adding and Replacing Parts Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Cover Battery Drives Bezel Hard Drive Tray Front Fan Assembly Memory Card Reader Memory Dual Processor Riser (Optional) System Board I/O Data Cable Chassis Intrusion Switch Front Bezel Hard Drive Floppy Drive Optical Drive Expansion Cards Heat Sink and Processor Power Supply
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Specifications Dell Precision™ T5500/T5500n Service Manual Processors System Information Memory Video Audio Expansion Bus Drives Connectors Controls and Lights Power Physical Environmental NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. ADI1984A integrated ...One PCI-X slot Connector pins Connector data width (maximum) 188 pins 64 bits Processor Processor types System Information System chipset Data bus width Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 series Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 series Intel 5500/5520 64 bits Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities ...
Specifications Dell Precision™ T5500/T5500n Service Manual Processors System Information Memory Video Audio Expansion Bus Drives Connectors Controls and Lights Power Physical Environmental NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. ADI1984A integrated ...One PCI-X slot Connector pins Connector data width (maximum) 188 pins 64 bits Processor Processor types System Information System chipset Data bus width Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 series Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 series Intel 5500/5520 64 bits Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities ...
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... shroud from and installed into slots both on the system board or on the optional dual-processor riser identically, although only the slots located on the system board are removed from the computer. Memory and Memory Shroud Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
... shroud from and installed into slots both on the system board or on the optional dual-processor riser identically, although only the slots located on the system board are removed from the computer. Memory and Memory Shroud Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
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Removing the Optional Dual Processor Riser 1. Pull down on the dual processor riser release lever. Remove the computer cover. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Dual Processor Riser (Optional) Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Optional Dual Processor Riser 1. Pull down on the dual processor riser release lever. Remove the computer cover. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Dual Processor Riser (Optional) Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Carefully slide the dual processor riser halfway out. 5. 4. Disconnect the power cable from the dual processor board.
Carefully slide the dual processor riser halfway out. 5. 4. Disconnect the power cable from the dual processor board.
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6. Disconnect the dual processor fan cable from the computer. 7. Remove the dual processor riser completely from the dual processor board.
6. Disconnect the dual processor fan cable from the computer. 7. Remove the dual processor riser completely from the dual processor board.
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8. While pressing on the memory module release tabs to release the first dual processor memory module from the dual processor assembly. 9. Gently press down on the blue release tab, remove the dual processor fan assembly from the connector.
8. While pressing on the memory module release tabs to release the first dual processor memory module from the dual processor assembly. 9. Gently press down on the blue release tab, remove the dual processor fan assembly from the connector.
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Disconnect the dual processor heat sink fan cable from the dual processor board, and repeat with any remaining memory modules. 11. 10. Remove the first memory module from the dual processor board.
Disconnect the dual processor heat sink fan cable from the dual processor board, and repeat with any remaining memory modules. 11. 10. Remove the first memory module from the dual processor board.
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Loosen the four captive screws on the dual processor heat sink/fan assembly. 13. Remove the dual processor heat sink fan assembly from the dual processor riser board. 12.
Loosen the four captive screws on the dual processor heat sink/fan assembly. 13. Remove the dual processor heat sink fan assembly from the dual processor riser board. 12.
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Release the dual processor cover by pressing down and out on the release arm. 15. Open the dual processor cover. 14.
Release the dual processor cover by pressing down and out on the release arm. 15. Open the dual processor cover. 14.
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16. Remove the dual processor from the dual processor board.
16. Remove the dual processor from the dual processor board.
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Disconnect the power supply data cable from the system board. 15. Remove the three screws that secure the dual processor riser to the system board. 14.
Disconnect the power supply data cable from the system board. 15. Remove the three screws that secure the dual processor riser to the system board. 14.
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Remove the eight screws that secure the system board to the computer chassis. 16. Remove the dual processor riser. 17.
Remove the eight screws that secure the system board to the computer chassis. 16. Remove the dual processor riser. 17.
