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Dell Precision T5500 Service Manual
This service manual provides technical information for the Dell Precision T5500 workstation. It details supported DDR3 memory configurations, population rules, and subsystem specifications. The document also includes a system board schematic identifying various connectors and slots.
Read onlineDell T5500 specifications
| Memory Type | 1068 MHz and 1333MHz DDR3 unbuffered or registered ECC SDRAM |
|---|---|
| Memory Clock Speeds | 1066 MHz and 1333 MHz |
| Memory Bus Clock | 533 MHz and 667 MHz |
| Peak Transfer Rate (DDR3-1066) | 8533 MB/s |
| Peak Transfer Rate (DDR3-1333) | 10667 MB/s |
| Memory Slots (Single Processor) | 6 DIMM slots |
| Memory Slots (Dual Processor) | 12 DIMM slots |
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Questions answered in these manuals
What happens if more than one Quad rank DIMM is installed within a channel?
The maximum DDR3 speed is reduced to 800 MHz.
How should DIMMs be populated in a single CPU configuration?
Populate starting with the DIMMs farthest from the processor first (DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, then DIMM4, DIMM5, DIMM6).
How much clearance should be left behind the computer for ventilation?
Leave at least 5.1 cm (2 in) of space between the back of the computer and the wall.
What do the green and amber indicator lights on the front panel indicate?
A flashing green light means the system is in sleep mode; a steady green light means it is powered on. A flashing amber light indicates a system‑board problem, while a steady amber light means the system board cannot start initialization.