This is the user manual for TYAN's Thunder K8QW /// S4881G2NR
The TYAN Thunder K8QW manual provides detailed information for installing, configuring, and maintaining this server‑grade motherboard. It covers hardware specifications, supported processors, memory options, expansion slots, integrated controllers, and power requirements.
Additional sections guide users through BIOS configuration, diagnostics, software compatibility, and technical support resources, ensuring proper setup and reliable operation in rackmount or pedestal server environments.
| Processor support | Quad pPGA 940‑pin ZIF sockets; up to four Single/Dual Core AMD Opteron™ 800 series processors |
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| Memory capacity | Up to 64 GB Reg/ECC DDR; supports DDR266, DDR333, DDR400; dual‑channel 128‑bit bus |
| Expansion slots | Two x16 PCI Express slots (one with x4 signals) and two independent 64‑bit PCI‑X buses |
| Integrated LAN controller | Broadcom® BCM5704C dual‑channel Gigabit Ethernet controller |
The motherboard requires an EPS12V power supply (24‑pin/8‑pin) and must not be used with ATX 2.x, ATX12V or ATX GES supplies.