EVGA Z490 DARK (131-CL-E499)
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Installing System Memory
Your Z490 DARK has (2) 288-pin slots for
DDR4 memory. These slots support 4GB,
8GB, 16GB, and 32GB DDR4 Unbuffered
non-ECC DIMMs. There must be at least
one memory slot populated for the board to
boot and operate.
The Z490 DARK supports Dual-Channel
DDR4 memory, a maximum of 64GB and
up to (OC) for Comet Lake-S.
It is recommended to always use a 2 DIMM
Dual Channel kit for the Z490 DARK.
Fill the memory slots in the following
order: 1, then 2. See chart to the right:
Use the following procedure to install
memory DIMMs. Note that there is a
key notch near the center of the DIMM slots. This matches the gap on
a DDR4 DIMM to ensure the memory is installed properly, and to prevent the
incorrect installation of memory.
1.
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.
2.
Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, insert the module
vertically into the slot, and press straight down to fully seat the module.
The plastic clips at top side of the DIMM slot should automatically
lock the DIMM into the connector.
Note:
The memory controller on most Comet Lake-S CPUs runs at a default
frequency of 2933MHz on 10- and 8-core processors, but only 2666MHz on
6-core processors. Achieving memory
speeds above the CPU’s default speed
may require manual setting of the memory timings, frequency and voltages
and/or overclocking of the CPU.
Refer to the memory manufacturer specifications for the recommended
memory timings. For overclocking support you can visit our forums:
Slot 1
Slot 2
1 DIMM
X
N/A
2 DIMM
X
X
Comet Lake-S RAM Slot Fill Order
