dual-channel DDR linear mode?

I'm running 2 transcend 512 memory sticks in dual channel-mode. On boot it says dual-channel, linear mode Are there any other modes and how do I change modes?.

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Tomay

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#111310

2003-07-02 10:02

I'm running 2 transcend 512 memory sticks in dual channel-mode.
On boot it says "dual-channel, linear mode"

Are there any other modes and how do I change modes?

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duhmez

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2003-07-03 00:40

Put the sticks in the same colored slots, red and red, blue on blue etc. typically it will be one slot, then slot empty, then another slot.

jmmijo

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2003-07-03 01:54

or if you prefer, DIMM1 + DIMM3 for the first pair then DIMM2 + DIMM4 for the second pair

As for linear mode, not sure. Could be the terminology used by the mobo manufacturer.

Tomay

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#111313

2003-07-03 15:55

I know where to stick my dimm's into.

What I wan't to know is if there are any other dual-channel modes beside linear?

jmmijo

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2003-07-03 17:30

Quote:I know where to stick my dimm's into.

What I wan't to know is if there are any other dual-channel modes beside linear?

I'd like to know too, my Canterwood board only states Dual-Channel Memory Mode Enabled. Nothing about this Linear mode.

Tomay

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#111315

2003-07-03 18:22

I have an ASUS P4P800

Slim

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2003-09-04 23:40

Linear mode is the only one available unless you have integrated graphics. I have the same mobo. Check out this link:

ftp://download.intel.com/design/chipsets/applnots/25303601.pdf

jmmijo

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2003-09-05 03:29

Good info Slim, thanks

Now what about the 875P chipset, this document seems to only be about the 865xx chipset flavors.

However, since I don't recall seeing any integrated gfx on the Conterwood, I may have to assume that it only runs in this linear memory mode

Slim

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2003-09-05 16:07

The 875p white paper is here:

http://download.intel.com/design/chipsets/applnots/25273001.pdf

Intel application notes can be found here:

http://developer.intel.com/design/chipsets/applnots

A nifty tool for all 865/875 based motherboards (even shows the SPD info when the mouse cursor is moved over the displayed DIMMs).

http://developer.intel.com/design/chipsets/config_utility.htm

Enjoy!