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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,
PC3200**/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600
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.
**
With Opteron 246 C-stepping CPU and above
This chart outlines the rules for populating memory
DIMM Slot
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
TM
processors support 64bit (non-interleaved) or 128bit
512MB,
1GB,
(Note: X indicates a populated DIMM Slot)
128-Bit Support
X
X
http://www.TYAN.com
and
2GB*
Registered
DDR
SDRAM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
26
ECC/non-ECC
memory
modules
64-Bit Support
X
X
X
are
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