Question 1

Will this support regular desktop memory?

Accepted Answer

Yes, my roommate and I put in a pair of G.Skill Ripjaws and it was happy as a clam.

The only caveat I've found with this mobo is the power requirements are a little crazy. Be sure your PSU has a 24 pin connector and TWO 8-pin connectors... One is for both CPUs, and the other is for both memory banks.

Hope this helps!
-Nate

Question 2

Could this item be installed in a 1U or 2U Rack-mount Supermicro case? I saw that this is recommended to use in tower case on the Supermicro site, but a rackmount server is needed for my purposes. If so, is there a particular Supermicro case that is recommended? Preferably 1 Unit.

Accepted Answer

Yes and no. From what I can tell, the ATX form factor will fit in a 1/2U server chassis, but you'll want to find a chassis that fits your motherboard. Check the specs and see if the chassis says it fits an ATX motherboard.
Newegg actually sells ATX form factor server chassis in 1-5U sizes, and they appear to be fairly cheap.
This particular model also has a size requirement of 12"X10", so keep that in mind when the case says 12"x9.6". Nearly half an inch in width could be all the difference, since you have to assume the ports will go in the back.

Question 3

Are these boards shipping with the latest BIOS, supporting Opteron 4300 series? I would like to build a machine with dual 4334 processors, but do not have access to a previous model processor to update the BIOS.

Accepted Answer

I purchased one in late October, and I just installed 2 4334's in it with no BIOS update necessary.

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