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2.9 - 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
K8SSA:
•
Installing memory beginning with P1_ DIMM1.
• In order to access memory on P2_ DIMM1 or 2, both processors
must be installed.
•
Memory in P2_ DIMM1 or 2 is not required when running dual CPU
configuration.
• AMD Opteron
TM
processors support 64bit (non-interleaved) or 128bit
(interleaved) memory configurations
• 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB PC3200/2700/PC2100 DDR
REGISTERED memory modules are supported.
•
All installed memory will be automatically detected.
•
Supports up to 12GB.