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Subject: Re: New parts for new PC (need help - little knowledge of hardware)
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Bryan Cassidy wrote:

> I've put some parts together. This is what I've come up with. Please
> tell me any recommendations on changes or anything with this system. It
> will run on FreeBSD. Any comments what so ever is appreciated. Please
> try to explain in detail when you go to tell me about changing something
> or whatever so I can understand it and then I can learn it and remember.
>
> Motherboard:
> Tyan Thunder K7X-S2468
>
> Processors:
> 2 AMD Athlon MP 2400 2.0GHz Processor CPU
>
> System Memory:
> 2 Crucial PC2100 512MB
> Question about memory: From the Specs on the Tyan Thunder K7X-S2468 It says
> Supports ECC (72-bit) memory modules
> The Specs on the Memory from newegg.com says
> Error Checking: Non-ECC
>
> Can I use this memory with this motherbaord?

You must make sure that your memory is registered (buffered) module.
Usually, registered memory module is ECC-based. If I remember correctly,
non ECC should work on this type of motherboard, but register is required.

    -Jin