Configuring DDR2 Memory on Dell Platforms Based on the Intel E7520 and E7525 Chip Sets

Overview

In the summer of 2004, Dell introduced new dual-processor Power- Edge servers and Dell Precision workstations equipped with Intel Xeon processors with Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T). The workstations are based on the Intel E7525 chip set, formerly code-named "Tumwater," and most of the servers are based on the Intel E7520 chip set, formerly code-named "Lindenhurst." The E7520 and E7525 chip sets have flexible DDR2 memory subsystem implementation options. Dell worked closely with Intel to design server and workstation platforms that provide flexible DDR2 memory configuration options that meet a variety of customer requirements. This white paper provides guidance on how to configure Dell PowerEdge and Dell Precision systems based on the E7520 and E7525 chip sets.