This document contains important information about the Intel Xeon 5600 series processors, including the requirement for a BIOS and iDRAC firmware upgrade to support the processor, and the Dell PowerEdge systems that fully support the processor's feature set. It also mentions the lack of support for mixing Intel Xeon 5500 and 5600 series processors, and the power savings achieved by using low voltage memory modules.
The Information Update Manual explains the requirements for installing Intel Xeon 5600 series processors in Dell PowerEdge servers. It lists the PowerEdge models that support the full feature set (R410, R510, R610, R710, T410, T610, T710, M610, M710) and notes limitations for 130 W processors on certain systems.
The document also covers memory configuration, describing support for low‑voltage DDR3L DIMMs at 1.35 V (backward compatible with 1.5 V) and the BIOS options that control voltage, frequency, and performance features such as Intelligent Turbo mode, CIE, and cache prefetch settings.
| Maximum processor power rating | 130 W |
|---|---|
| CIE BIOS option default | Enabled |
No, mixing Intel Xeon 5600 and 5500 series processors is not supported.