User's Manual

Chapter 1. Product overview

This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications,

preinstalled software programs, and connector and part locations.

This chapter contains the following topics:

v “Features”: This section provides information about the computer features.

v “Specifications” on page 4: This section lists the physical specifications for your

computer.

v “Software overview” on page 4: This section provides information about the

software programs provided with your computer.

v “Locating computer controls, connectors, and parts” on page 6: This section

provides information to help you locate your computer controls, connectors, and

parts.

Features

This section provides information about the computer features.

System information

The following information covers a variety of models. For information about

your specific model, use the Setup Utility program. See Chapter 4, “Using the

Setup Utility program,” on page 53.

Microprocessor

Your computer comes with one of the following microprocessors (internal cache

size varies by model type):

v Intel

Xeon

Dual Core microprocessor

v Intel Xeon Quad Core microprocessor

v Intel Xeon Six Core microprocessor

Memory module(s)

v Supports up to six or 12 double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules (DDR3

DIMMs)

v Each microprocessor supports up to three or six memory modules

Note: The Intel Xeon microprocessor families compatible with this ThinkStation

™

computer feature an integrated memory controller, which provides the

microprocessor with direct access to the system memory. Because of this

design, the system memory speed will be determined by a number of

factors, including the microprocessor model and the type, speed, size

(capacity), and number of DIMMs installed. Refer to Appendix A, “System

memory speed,” on page 75 for the information on the supported system

memory speed for your computer model.

Internal drives

v One Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) optical drive

v Three SATA hard disk drives or Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives