Gigabyte GA-8I865PE, User Manual

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The motherboard has 4 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically
detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM
socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary
between sockets.
Step 2: Install memory modules
DDR
Notch
Before installing the processor and heatsink, adhere to the following warning:
When RAM_LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket.
Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notches.
Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.
GA-8I865PE-L supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology,
the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double up to 6.4GB/s.
GA-8I865PE-L includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following:
Channel A : DIMM 1, DIMM 2
Channel B : DIMM 3, DIMM 4
If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due
to the limitation of
Intel
®
chipset specifications.
1. Only one DDR memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate
when only one DDR memory module is installed.