Overview
The Intel DAT73BMB8G0 /G is a dual-socket server motherboard designed for enterprise and data center applications. Part of the Intel S5000PSL server board family, this Intel DAT73BMB8G0 /G supports dual Xeon processors and delivers the memory bandwidth and I/O flexibility required for mid-range server platforms from the mid-2000s era.
Key Features
- Dual LGA771 processor sockets for Xeon 5000-series CPUs
- Intel 5000P chipset with integrated memory controller
- DDR2 SDRAM support with ECC capability
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
- PCI-X and PCI Express expansion (multiple x8 and x4 slots)
- SATA2 and SAS storage connectivity
- Full-size ATX form factor
Technical Specifications
- Processor Interface: Dual LGA771 sockets
- Supported Processors: Intel Xeon 5000-series (Woodcrest, Clovertown)
- Chipset: Intel 5000P
- Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM with ECC support
- Memory Slots: Up to 8 DIMM slots
- Expansion: 2× PCI-E x8, 2× PCI-E x4, 1× PCI-X 133 MHz, 1× PCI-X 100 MHz
- LAN Ports: 2× Gigabit Ethernet
- Storage Connectors: SATA2, SAS, IDE
- Form Factor: ATX
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (standard server range)
Typical Applications
- Mid-range dual-processor server deployments
- Database and application servers
- Virtualization hosts (legacy hypervisor platforms)
- Scientific computing and simulation workloads
- Legacy system restoration and spare parts replacement
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Intel Xeon 5000-series processors (Woodcrest LGA771)
- Intel Xeon 5100-series processors (Clovertown LGA771)
- DDR2 ECC SDRAM modules (registered and unbuffered)
- Standard ATX power supplies (12V multi-rail)
- Dual-port SAS/SATA controllers
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Other Intel S5000PSL variants with DAT73BMB* designations
- Dell PowerEdge 1950 motherboards (equivalent platform)
- HP ProLiant DL360 G5 server boards (similar era, verify compatibility)
Works With
- Linux distributions supporting Intel Xeon 5000-series
- Windows Server 2003/2008 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- VMware ESXi 3.x / 4.x hypervisors
- Citrix XenServer (legacy versions)
- Standard server management tools and IPMI interfaces
