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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 Opteron
TM
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