TYAN Thunder K8W S2885 User Manual page 20

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
Thunder K 8W
Always install memory beginning with CPU0/DIMMA1
In order to access memory on CPU2; both pr ocessors must be
installed
Configure memory symmetrically for each CPU for
performance
TM
AMD Opteron
128bit (interleaved) memory configurations (See chart on next
page)
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 Thunder K8W supports up to 16GB with two CPU's installed
*2GB Registered PC2700 modules not available at time of print
processors support 64bit (non-interleaved) or
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