Memory - MSI P35 Platinum Combo series Instruction Manual

Memory

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.
Since DDR3 modules are not interchangeable with DDR2 and the DDR3 standard is not
backward compatible, you should always install DDR3 memory module in DDR3 slot
(DIMM_DDR3_1~2), and DDR2 memory module in DDR2 slot (DIMM_DDR2_1~4). Wrong
installation may cause damage of mainboard. Meanwhile, you are not able to boot up
your system if you install DDR2 & DDR3 memory modules simultaneously.
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DDR2
240-pin, 1.8V
DIMM_DDR2_1~4 are for DDR2 memory module
Dual-Channel: Channel A in GREEN; Channel B in ORANGE
DDR3
240-pin, 1.5V
DIMM_DDR3_1~2 are for DDR3 memory module
Dual-Channel: Channel A inSKYBLUE; Channel B in PINK
Dual-Channel mode Population Rule
In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two
data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system
performance. Please refer to the following illustrations for population rules under
Dual-Channel mode.
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64x2=128 pin
72x2=144 pin
DIMM_DDR2_1
DIMM_DDR2_2
DIMM_DDR3_1
DIMM_DDR2_3
DIMM_DDR2_4
DIMM_DDR3_2
DIMM_DDR2_1
DIMM_DDR2_2
DIMM_DDR3_1
DIMM_DDR2_3
DIMM_DDR2_4
DIMM_DDR3_2
Hardware Setup
56x2=112 pin
48x2=96 pin
D u a l c h a n n e l m o d e
population rule for DDR2
(Install two DDR2/DDR3
Turbo Cards in
the DIMM_D DR3_1 and
DIMM_DDR3_2 slots)
D u a l c h a n n e l m o d e
population rule for DDR2
(Install two DDR2/DDR3
Turbo Cards in
the DIMM_D DR3_1 and
DIMM_DDR3_2 slots)
Installed
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