"Pen" <pen34usnospam@hotmailnospam.com> wrote in message
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> Hank wrote:
>> this is a motherboard memory specifications, do I read that as
>>
>> up to 32 gig of ddr2 memory running at 533
>>
>> or
>>
>> up to 16 gig of ddr2 memory running at 667?
>>
>>
>> why would it have this limitation? I would think it wouldn't matter (to
>> the motherboard) what the speed was
>>
>> thanks
>>
>>
> Did the specs say anything about number of DIMMs? Often mobos will only
> handle a limited number of DIMMs at higher speeds? Has to do with length
> of the memory busses involved.

here are the specs

Model
Brand TYAN
Model S2696A2NRF (SATA)
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type Dual Socket 771
CPU Type Dual Intel Xeon
FSB 1333/1066MHz
Chipsets
North Bridge Intel 5000X
South Bridge Intel 6321ESB
Memory
Number of DDR2 Slots 8 x 240Pin
DDR2 Standard DDR2 667
Maximum Memory Supported 32/16GB of DDR2-533/667
Dual Channel Supported Four memory channels
ECC Supported Yes
Registered FBDIMM
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16 1
PCI Express x4 2
PCI-X Slots (64-bit 133MHz) 2
PCI Slots 1
Storage Devices
PATA 1 x ATA 100 up to 2 Devices
SATA 6 x SATA II
SATA RAID 0/1/10/5
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset None
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC888
Audio Channels 8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Second LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Max LAN Speed Dual 10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 2
COM 1
LPT 1
USB 4 x USB 2.0
IEEE 1394 1 x IEEE 1394a
S/PDIF Out 1x Coaxial
S/PDIF In 1x Coaxial
Audio Ports 3 Ports
Onboard USB
Onboard USB 2x USB 2.0
Onboard 1394
Onboard 1394 1x 1394a
Physical Spec
Form Factor Extended ATX
Dimensions 13.0" x 12.0


the entire system I'm thinking of putting together


TYAN S2696A2NRF (SATA) Dual Socket 771 Intel 5000X Extended ATX Server
Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813151048


SAMSUNG SpinPoint T Series HD501LJ 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive -
OEM

OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817341002


CHENBRO SR10769-BK Black 1.0 mm SECC Server Case - Retail

Crucial 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 FB-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) ECC Fully Buffered
Server Memory Model CT25672AF667 - Retail