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2-2 Install the Memory
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel
Technology. When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory
in your system.
Four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two
memory sockets as following:
Channel 0 : DIMM1, DIMM2
Channel 1 : DIMM3, DIMM4
The combinations of DIMM modules are :
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
Single Channel
DS/SS
-
-
-
Single Channel
DS/SS
DS/SS
-
Single Channel
-
-
DS/SS
-
Single Channel
-
-
DS/SS
DS/SS
Double Channel
DS/SS
-
DS/SS
-
Double Channel
-
DS/SS
-
DS/SS
Double Channel
DS/SS
DS/SS
DS/SS
DS/SS
(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, -: No Memory)
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory :
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Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that
memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
■
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
■
Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only
one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
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It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be
used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance.
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