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Revision 42.0
February 2009
Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Revision History
Revision History
Date Rev Modifications
Jun/2006 1.0 Production release.
Added Kingston* 512MB part. Added ATP Electronics* and Kingston 1GB parts.
Jun/2006 2.0
(In shaded areas)
Added Dataram* 512MB part. Added Dataram, Kingston, Smart, and Crucial
Aug/2006 4.0
Technology 1GB parts. (In shaded areas)
Added Smart 512MB parts. Added ATP Electronics and Smart 1GB parts. Added
Aug/2006 5.0
ATP Electronics and Smart 2GB parts. (In shaded areas)
Added Samsung and Hynix 512MB parts. Added Hynix, Samsung, Kingston, and
Aug/2006 6.0
Qimonda 1GB parts. Added Samsung 2GB part. (In shaded areas)
Updated vendor sales information and memory details. Added Legacy, Smart,
Kingston, and ATP Electronics 512MB parts. Added Legacy, Samsung, Kingston,
Oct/2006 7.0
Ramaxel Technology, and ATP Electronics 1GB parts. Added Samsung, Smart,
and ATP Electronics 2GB parts. (In shaded area)
Added Micron, Samsung, and Hynix 512MB parts. Added Micron, Samsung, and
Oct/2006 8.0
Hynix 1GB parts. Added Samsung 2GB part. (In shaded area)
Added Kingston and Ventura 1GB parts. Added Smart, Dataram, Netlist, Inc.,
Nov/2006 9.0 Kingston, and Wintec Industries 2GB parts. Added Kingston 4GB part. (In shaded
area)
Added Kingston 512MB part. Added Smart, Super Talent Electronics, and
Jan/2007 10.0 Kingston 1GB parts. Added Smart, Kingston, Super Talent Electronics, Viking, and
Ventura 2GB parts. Added ATP Electronics 4GB part. (In shaded area)
Added Qimonda 512MB part. Added Viking 1GB part. Added Kingston and
Jan/2007 11.0
Qimonda 2GB part. (In shaded area)
Added Hynix and Qimonda 512MB parts. Added Micron and Qimonda 1GB parts.
Jan/2007 12.0
Added Qimonda and Micron 2GB parts. (In shaded area)
Added Qimonda and Legacy 512MB parts. Added Legacy 1GB parts. Added
Feb/2007 13.0
Qimonda 2GB part. (In shaded area)
Added Legacy 512MB parts. Added Dataram, Legacy, Samsung, Hynix, and
Feb/2007 14.0 Qimonda 1GB parts. Added Buffalo and Legacy 2GB parts. Added Kingston 4GB
part. (In shaded area)
Added Dataram, Viking, Qimonda, and Samsung 512MB parts. Added Micron 1GB
Feb/2007 15.0 part. Added Legacy, Micron, Qimonda, and Kingston 2GB parts. Added Legacy
and Viking 4GB parts. Updated vendor contact information. (In shaded area)
Added AMB Vendor, AMB Rev, and Heat Sink Type information to some of the
Mar/2007 16.0 parts. Removed 4GB parts from the list as they are not supported. No new parts
were added to this revision.
Added ATP Electronics and Kingston 512MB parts. Added Kingston, Micron, and
Mar/2007 17.0 S3+ 1GB parts. Added Kingston, Qimonda, and Samsung 2GB part. (In shaded
area)
Updated contact information. Added Viking, Netlist, Inc. and Smart 1GB parts.
Mar/2007 18.0
Added Viking 2GB part. (In shaded area)
Added Hynix, Micron, Kingston, and Qimonda 512MB parts. Added Qimonda, ATP
Apr/2007 19.0 Electronics, and Micron 1GB parts. Added Hynix, Micron, STEC Inc.*, and
Qimonda 2GB parts. (In shaded area)
Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Revision History
Added section 2.2: clarification for acoustics versus performance mode. Additional
May 2007 21.0
memory parts added. (In shaded area)
June 2007 22.0 Additional memory parts added. (In shaded area)
July 2007 23.0 Additional memory parts added. (In shaded area)
Aug 2007 24.0 Additional memory parts added. (In shaded area)
Updated some contact information. Additional memory parts added. (In shaded
Oct 2007 25.0
area)
Added a note on product codes covered by this list. Added an AMB revision notes.
Nov 2007 26.0
Added additional memory parts (in shaded area).
March 2008 28.0 Added additional memory parts (in shaded area).
April 2008 29.0 Added additional memory parts (in shaded area).
May 2008 31.0 Added additional memory parts (in shaded area).
June 2008 32.0 Added additional memory parts (in shaded area).
June 2008 33.0 Added additional memory parts (in shaded area).
July 2008 34.0 Added additional memory parts (in shaded area).
Added additional memory parts (in shaded area). Update contact information for
July 2008 35.0
MSC Vertriebs GmbH
Aug 2008 36.0 Added additional memory parts (in shaded area).
Aug 2008 37.0 Added additional memory parts (in shaded area).
Sept 2008 38.0 Added additional memory parts (in shaded area).
Oct 2008 39.0 Added additional memory parts (in shaded area).
Nov 2008 40.0 Added support for 4GB DIMM’s. Added additional memory parts (in shaded area).
Dec 2008 41.0 Added additional memory parts (in shaded area).
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cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are available on
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Please Note: DIMM devices with gold contacts should NOT be placed into DIMM sockets with
tin-lead contacts or vice-versa. Mixing dissimilar metal contact types has been shown to result
in unreliable memory operation. Intel recommends similar manufacturer and similar speeds in
each Rank on the memory module. Mixing of dissimilar memory is NOT recommended.
Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Note: This tested memory list applies to all product codes in the Intel® Server Board S5000VSA family.
The Tested Memory Lists for Intel’s server board, workstation board, and RAID controller products
categorize memory modules as Advanced Tested. The Advanced Testing process includes a standard
paper qualification and then is followed by two levels of functional testing. DIMMs that have completed
and passed Advanced Testing are considered to be compatible with the product on which they were
tested, and with the test software and operating systems that was used during the test process.
Note: Memory qualification for main memory is done by testing identical memory modules in all DIMM
slots. Memory qualification does not include testing of mixed DIMM type and/or vendors. Mixing of DIMM
type and/or vendors is not recommended.
The Intel® Server Board S5000VSA main memory subsystem was designed to support Fully Buffered
Dual In-line (FBD) Registered DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 FBDIMM memory ECC Synchronous Dynamic
Random Access Memory (SDRAM). Other industry naming conventions for DDR2-533 include PC2-4200,
and DDR2-667 include PC2-5300.
The maximum main memory capacity supported is based on the number of DIMM slots provided and
maximum supported memory loads by the chipset. On the Intel® Server Board S5000VSA the maximum
supported capacity is 32GB; the minimum supported capacity is 512MB with one single 512MB DIMM.
Supported FBDIMM capacities for main memory include: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB & 4GB.
DIMM A2
DIMM A3
DIMM A4
DIMM B1
DIMM B2
DIMM B3
DIMM B4
MCH
Channel Channel
A B
Note: DDR2 DIMMs that are not fully buffered are NOT supported on this server board. See the Intel®
Server Board S5000VSA Tested Memory List for a complete list of supported memory for this server
board.
Note: this is the recommended mode when using DRx4 memory modules.
Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Main Memory Tested
Note: this is the recommended mode when using DRx8 memory modules.
Intel strongly recommends the use of ECC memory in all server products.
Memory modules not listed in the following tables have not been tested for compatibility and their use
with the Intel® Server Board S5000VSA may result in unpredictable operation and data loss.
Caution: Third party memory vendors may use the same module part number with different DRAM
vendors and die revisions. To insure proper system operation, verify that each DRAM vendor and die
revision has been separately tested and qualified. Please notify CMTL if there is a discrepancy. This list is
subject to change without notice.
Note: This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is provided as a convenience to Intel’s general
customer base, but Intel does not make any representations or warranties whatsoever regarding the
quality, reliability, functionality, or compatibility of these memory modules.
Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Main Memory Tested
(+) This vendor is part of the CMTL Certification program. This means this part has been/will be tested
across all compatible Intel® Server Boards. For further information contact CMTL @ http://cmtlabs.com/
Note: Some memory modules may have thermal issues when used in a non-Intel 1U rack solution. It is
advised that you verify any thermal limitations with your chassis supplier before purchasing a chassis.
Note: The use of x4 FBDIMMs will only be supported with the server system operating in “Performance”
mode (default). The use of x4 FBDIMMs while the server system is configured to operate in “Acoustics”
mode is not supported.
Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Main Memory Tested
(+) This vendor is part of the CMTL Certification program. This means this part has been/will be tested
across all compatible Intel® Server Boards. For further information contact CMTL @ http://cmtlabs.com/
Note: Some memory modules may have thermal issues when used in a non-Intel 1U rack solution. It is
advised that you verify any thermal limitations with your chassis supplier before purchasing a chassis.
Note: The use of x4 FBDIMMs will only be supported with the server system operating in “Performance”
mode (default). The use of x4 FBDIMMs while the server system is configured to operate in “Acoustics”
mode is not supported.
Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Main Memory Tested
Note: Some memory modules may have thermal issues when used in a non-Intel 1U rack solution. It is
advised that you verify any thermal limitations with your chassis supplier before purchasing a chassis.
Note: The use of x4 FBDIMMs will only be supported with the server system operating in “Performance”
mode (default). The use of x4 FBDIMMs while the server system is configured to operate in “Acoustics”
mode is not supported.
Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Main Memory Tested
(+) This vendor is part of the CMTL Certification program. This means this part has been/will be tested
across all compatible Intel® Server Boards. For further information contact CMTL @ http://cmtlabs.com/
Note: Some memory modules may have thermal issues when used in a non-Intel 1U rack solution. It is
advised that you verify any thermal limitations with your chassis supplier before purchasing a chassis.
Note: The use of x4 FBDIMMs will only be supported with the server system operating in “Performance”
mode (default). The use of x4 FBDIMMs while the server system is configured to operate in “Acoustics”
mode is not supported.
Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Sales Information
4. Sales Information
CMTL is a privately owned and operated memory testing organization responsible for testing a broad
range of memory products. Memory devices tested by CMTL must undergo a rigorous battery of tests to
ensure that the product will perform the intended server functions. Memory capability is a major factor
your customers consider. CMTL has the ability to test and certify memory on Intel-based server
platforms. The list of memory modules, which have undergone testing through the CMTL facility, should
be referenced when considering modules for integration into this Intel server product. Stringent standards
with regard to manufacturing procedures and quality must be met to pass the exacting tests required for
qualification through the independent testing facility. Testing is performed by CMTL with Intel server
products and test procedures defined by Intel’s Memory Qualification Lab. Intel routinely audits the
CMTL facility to ensure all procedures, process handling, and testing methodologies are met.
IMPORTANT NOTE
DIMM devices with gold contacts should NOT be placed into DIMM sockets with tin-lead contacts or vice-
versa. Mixing dissimilar metal contact types has been shown to result in unreliable memory operation.
Intel recommends similar manufacturer and similar speeds in each Rank on the memory module. Mixing
of dissimilar memory manufacturer devices or dissimilar memory device speeds is not recommended.
This document contains information which is the proprietary property of Intel Corporation. Nothing in this
document constitutes a guaranty, warranty, or license, express or implied. Intel has tested the following
DIMMs for minimum electrical and functional compatibility with the Intel® Server Board. This listing is not
intended to be all inclusive; it only represents the DIMMs Intel or CMTL has tested. Users of this list are
reminded to check with the DIMM manufacturer or Distributor to ensure that a particular DIMM model is
adequate for the intended purpose of the Intel® Server Board. Intel provides no indemnities for and
expressly disclaims all liabilities for any and all such guaranties, representations, and warranties (oral or
written) whether express or implied, related to DIMMs in an Intel® Server Board product, including without
limitation to: fitness for a particular purpose; merchantability; noninfringement of intellectual property or
other rights of any third party or of Intel. The reader is advised that third parties may have intellectual
property rights which may be relevant to this document and the technologies discussed herein, and is
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the information contained herein.
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