TYAN THUNDER I7525, User Manual

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Thunder i7525 (S2676)
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performance for as long as you own them. An overheated processor is dangerous to the health of
the motherboard.
DCA (Direct Chassis Attach) is required to install the Intel Xeon
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processors on Thunder i7525
(S2676). The processor heat-sinks need to be Intel’s CEK (Common Enabling Kit) compliant.
Each processor heat-sink needs to be mounted to chassis with which are 8 processor heat-sink
mounting holes (4 holes for each processor)
- Memory Type :
The Thunder i7525 (S2676) supports DDR2 Registered type memory modules and requires
minimum two memory modules to power up the system. Unbuffered or DDR-I Memory is
NOT supported .
3.3 – Mounting the Motherboard
Before installing your motherboard, make sure your chassis has the necessary motherboard
support studs installed. These studs are usually metal and are in gold or silver color. Usually, the
chassis manufacturer will pre-install the support studs. Remove the unused or additional studs,
which may scratch the motherboard or cause short-circuit with the components on the bottom
side. If you’re unsure of stud placement, simply lay the motherboard inside the chassis and align
the screw holes of the motherboard to the studs inside the case. If there are any studs missing,
you will know right away since the motherboard will not be able to be securely installed. Some
chassis’ include plastic studs instead of metal. Although the plastic studs are usable, TYAN
recommends using metal studs with screws that will fasten the motherboard more securely in
place.