Datasheet
Intel
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Server Board S5000PAL/S5000XAL TPS Introduction
Revision 2.0
Intel order number: D31979-011
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1. Introduction
This Technical Product Specification (TPS) provides board specific information detailing the
features, functionality, and high level architecture of the Intel
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Server Board S5000PAL and
Intel
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Server Board S5000XAL. The Intel
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S5000 Series Chipsets Server Board Family
Datasheet should also be referenced for more in depth detail of various board sub-systems
including chipset, BIOS, System Management, and System Management software.
In addition, design level information for specific sub-systems can be obtained by ordering the
External Product Specifications (EPS) or External Design Specifications (EDS) for a given sub-
system. EPS and EDS documents are not publicly available. They are only made available
under NDA with Intel and must be ordered through your local Intel representative.
The Intel
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Server Board S5000PAL/XAL may contain design defects or errors known as errata
which may cause the product to deviate from published specifications.
Refer to the Intel
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Server
Board S5000PAL/XAL Specification Update for published errata.
1.1 Chapter Outline
This document is divided into the following chapters
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Chapter 2 – Server Board Overview
Chapter 3 – Functional Architecture
Chapter 4 – Platform Management
Chapter 5 – Connector & Header Location and Pin-out
Chapter 6 – Configuration Jumpers
Chapter 7 – Light Guided Diagnostics
Chapter 8 – Power and Environmental Specifications
Chapter 9 – Regulatory and Certification Information
Appendix A – Integration and Usage Tips
Appendix B – BMC Sensor Tables
Appendix C – POST Code Diagnostic LED Decoder
Appendix D – Post Code Errors
Appendix E – Supported Intel
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Server Chassis
1.2 Server Board Use Disclaimer
Intel Corporation server boards support add-in peripherals and contain a number of high-density
VLSI and power delivery components that need adequate airflow to cool. Intel ensures through
its own chassis development and testing that when Intel server building blocks are used
together, the fully integrated system will meet the intended thermal requirements of these
components. It is the responsibility of the system integrator who chooses not to use Intel
developed server building blocks to consult vendor datasheets and operating parameters to
determine the amount of air flow required for their specific application and environmental
conditions. Intel Corporation cannot be held responsible if components fail or the server board
does not operate correctly when used outside any of their published operating or
non-operating limits.