Installing The Memory - TYAN Tiger K8W S2875 User Manual

2.29 – Installing the Memory
Before attempting to install any memory, make sure that the memory you have is
compatible with the motherboard as well as the processor.
The following diagram shows common types of DDR SDRAM modules:
Here are a few key points to note before installing memory into your Tiger K8W:
Always install memory beginning with DIMM1
AMD Opteron
(interleaved) memory configurations
At least ONE Registered DDR SDRAM module must be installed for the
system to turn on and POST (power on self test)
128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB* Registered PC2700/PC2100/PC1600
DDR SDRAM memory modules are supported
All installed memory will be automatically detected
The Tiger K8W supports up to 8GB.*
* Not validated at the time of print; subject to change.
This chart outlines the rules for populating memory
DIMM Slot
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
TM
processors support 64bit (non-interleaved) or 128bit
(Note: X indicates a populated DIMM Slot)
128Bit support
X X
X X
X X
X X
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64-Bit Support
X X X
X X
X X X
X X
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X X X
X X X