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AMD Opteron 248

SledgeHammer Opteron 200 server model, 2003. 2.2 GHz single core; 1 MB L2; Socket 940; dual-channel ECC registered DDR; HyperTransport; 89 W TDP common OPN.

Original functional schematic for AMD Opteron 248, not a product photograph or pinout
MODEL-SPECIFIC LOCAL SCHEMATIC // NOT TO SCALE

MODEL IDENTIFICATION: AMD Opteron 248. Match full model suffix, stepping and package to the physical item and cited documentation.

Recorded specifications

Cataloged modelAMD Opteron 248
Era / familySledgeHammer Opteron 200 server model, 2003.
Model specifications2.2 GHz single core; 1 MB L2; Socket 940; dual-channel ECC registered DDR; HyperTransport; 89 W TDP common OPN.
CompatibilitySocket 940 server board and registered ECC DDR; SMP requires validated pair.
Variants / limits248 clock grade above Opteron 246; check OPN/stepping.

Compatibility and variants

  • Socket 940 server board and registered ECC DDR; SMP requires validated pair.
  • 248 clock grade above Opteron 246; check OPN/stepping.
  • Check system-vendor CPU support, board revision, firmware minimum, package, memory, cooling and power before installation; similar socket naming does not prove compatibility.

Service and archival notes

Record OPN, board BIOS, DIMMs and heatsink.

Archive the complete marking/OPN/sSpec, stepping, physical condition, tested host revision, firmware, memory population, cooling, and test conditions. Distinguish published limits from measurements.

Sources & further reading

  1. Model identification/specification search — AMD Opteron 248Model-level part identification and specification cross-reference.
  2. AMD technical archive — AMD Opteron 248 product familyAMD-authored processor data books and family specifications.
  3. AMD product-history reference — AMD Opteron 248Manufacturer history reference for product-family context.
  4. Retro Hardware Review — Fixing a Dual Opteron 248 HE WorkstationIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.

Use the matching manufacturer data sheet revision and platform vendor’s CPU list for final fit decisions.