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2.35 – 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 Thunder K8S Pro:
•
Always install memory beginning with CPU1_DIMM1
•
In order to access memory on CPU2 DIMM1-4, Both processors must be
installed.
•
Memory in CPU2 DIMM1-4 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
*
registered PC3200
**
/ PC2700 /
PC2100 / PC1600 DDR SDRAM memory modules are supported
•
All installed memory will be automatically detected
•
The Thunder K8S Pro supports up to 16GB.
* NOTE:
2GB PC3200 DIMM not validated at the time of print; subject to change.
**NOTE:
With Opteron 246 C-stepping CPU and above.
This chart outlines the rules for populating memory
(Note: X indicates a populated DIMM Slot)
DIMM Slot
128Bit support
CPU1 DIMM1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CPU1 DIMM2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CPU1 DIMM3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X
CPU1 DIMM4
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X
CPU2 DIMM1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CPU2 DIMM2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CPU2 DIMM3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CPU2 DIMM4
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
