ganged vs. unganged

andrubruer · 09-12-2008, 10:28 AM

Hello all. I need some info on running memory in ganged or unganged mode. From what I understand running RAM in unganged mode allows the memory controller on the cpu to run 2 x 64-bit dual channel bus; and adversely ganged is 1 x 128-bit dual channel bus. But, my question is...is this only necessary for Phenom processors...or does it effectively work on Athlon X2 processors as well. I have a Phenom motherboard (AM2/AM2+ socket) but only running an Athlon 64 X2 cpu...so do i need to run ganged or unganged mode on my memory (2GB of Kingston HyperX 1066 - 2 x 1GB sticks)

**wrench97** · 09-14-2008, 07:25 AM

The Athlon AM2 doesn't support the ganged or unganged function only the AM2+ cpu's do

Stu_computer · 09-14-2008, 08:34 AM

Hi andrubruer,

depends...if your x2 is a Kuma series (new this year, 4 digit model number starts with a 6) you can try Everest to see if id's it.
if your a 6xxx yes
a 5xxx, 4xxx, or 2xxx no

the dual channel unganged mode is detected as two independent 64bit controllers so is better for multitasking.

also, there are a few amd revisions out so check for BIOS updates.

andrubruer · 09-15-2008, 10:58 AM

Thanks a lot for the info. I checked out the numbers and no mine starts with a 4...so i will now set my BIOS for ganged mode. It was originally set for unganged...so I appreciate the wisdom and now i can confidently have my settings right. I'm going to say this has been fixed and close this post.

09-12-2008, 10:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
andrubruer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 70 OS: ArtistX Ubuntu, Windows 7 x64, Windows XP Pro	ganged vs. unganged Hello all. I need some info on running memory in ganged or unganged mode. From what I understand running RAM in unganged mode allows the memory controller on the cpu to run 2 x 64-bit dual channel bus; and adversely ganged is 1 x 128-bit dual channel bus. But, my question is...is this only necessary for Phenom processors...or does it effectively work on Athlon X2 processors as well. I have a Phenom motherboard (AM2/AM2+ socket) but only running an Athlon 64 X2 cpu...so do i need to run ganged or unganged mode on my memory (2GB of Kingston HyperX 1066 - 2 x 1GB sticks)

09-14-2008, 07:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,485 OS: Win7	Re: ganged vs. unganged The Athlon AM2 doesn't support the ganged or unganged function only the AM2+ cpu's do __________________ Power Supply and Selection

09-14-2008, 08:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Stu_computer Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,459 OS: Windows	Re: ganged vs. unganged Hi andrubruer, depends...if your x2 is a Kuma series (new this year, 4 digit model number starts with a 6) you can try Everest to see if id's it. if your a 6xxx yes a 5xxx, 4xxx, or 2xxx no the dual channel unganged mode is detected as two independent 64bit controllers so is better for multitasking. also, there are a few amd revisions out so check for BIOS updates. __________________

09-15-2008, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
andrubruer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 70 OS: ArtistX Ubuntu, Windows 7 x64, Windows XP Pro	Re: ganged vs. unganged Thanks a lot for the info. I checked out the numbers and no mine starts with a 4...so i will now set my BIOS for ganged mode. It was originally set for unganged...so I appreciate the wisdom and now i can confidently have my settings right. I'm going to say this has been fixed and close this post.