Biostar Z170GT7, Manual

Page: 11 / 79

Chapter 2: Hardware installation | 11
Z170GT7
Step 1: Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot
such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.
Step 2: Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining clips snap back in
place and the DIMM is properly seated.
Note
»
If the DIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it. Pull it all the way out and try again.
Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket Location DDR4 Module Total Memory Size
DIMMA1 4GB/8GB/16GB
Max is 64GB.
DIMMA2 4GB/8GB/16GB
DIMMB1 4GB/8GB/16GB
DIMMB2 4GB/8GB/16GB
Dual Channel Memory Installation
Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.
Dual Channel Status DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2
Enabled O X O X
Enabled X O X O
Enabled O O O O
(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)
Note
»
When installing more than one memory module, we recommend to use the same brand and
capacity memory on this motherboard.