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Recommended memory configurations
1.4.2
Memory configurations
You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets.
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You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system
maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any
excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel
operation.
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Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we
recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C)
from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.
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Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:
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This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or
less.
ASUS TROOPER B150 D3
Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows
I nstall a 64-bit Windows
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motherboard.
OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the
OS, when you install 4GB
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