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Installing the Motherboard
Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin
DDR3 1333/1066. The total memory capacity is 16 GB.
You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Total memory capacity
is 16 GB.
DDR3 SDRAM memory module table
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR3 1066 533 MHz
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Channel A: DDR3_1, DDR3_2
Channel B: DDR3_3, DDR3_4
The four DDR3 memory sockets (DDR3_1, DDR3_2, DDR3_3 and DDR3_4) are
divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
Due to Intel CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one DIMM
is installed in DDR3_1 or DDR3_3. Follow the table above for recom-
mended memory configuration.
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4
2 DIMMs - Populated - Populated
3 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated
3 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated
4 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated
Mode
Sockets
Recommend memory configuration
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DDR3 1333 667 MHz
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only
by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear
a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
1. For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users give
priority to the yellow DIMMs (DDR3_2/DDR3_4) when installing DIMMs.
2. We suggest users not mix memory type. It is recommended to use the
same brand and type memory on this motherboard.