Tyan Computer S2877 warranty Installing the Memory

2.10 - 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 K8WE:

•Always install memory beginning with CPU1 DIMMA1.

•In order to access memory on CPU2, both processors must be installed.

•Single, pairs are supported on CPU1, four modules is also supported on CPU2.

•Configure memory symmetrically on each CPU for best performance.

•AMD OpteronTM processors support 64bit (non-interleaved) or 128bit (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, 2GB and 4GB* Registered DDR400/333/266 DDR memory modules are supported

•All installed memory will be automatically detected

•The Tiger K8WE supports up to 24GB* with two CPU’s installed.

*Not validated at time of print

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