Memory Module Population Rules; Installing Ddr Modules - MSI 915P Combo User Manual

MS-7058 ATX Mainboard

Memory Module Population Rules

Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to a
maximum size of 1GB. Users can install either single- or double-sided modules to
meet their own needs. While using dual-channel DDR function, it is available for you
to install memory modules with different sizes (for both DDR1 & DDR2 module), which
will run in "asymmetric mode". However, it is strongly recommended that you install
same-size memory modules for better performance, which runs in "interleaved mode".
Please refer to the following table for the available memory populations.
Other combination may cause damage to your mainboard.
DIMM1 (DDR2) DIMM2 (DDR1)
(Orange) (Green)
128MB~1GB
128MB~1GB
128MB~1GB
128MB~1GB

Installing DDR Modules

1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will
only fit in the right orientation.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in
until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket.
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
MSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly in-
serted in the socket.
E2-8
DIMM3 (DDR2) DIMM4 (DDR1)
(Orange) (Green)
128MB~1GB
128MB~1GB
128MB~1GB
128MB~1GB
*: single-channel
Notch
Volt
System Density
128MB~1GB *
128MB~1GB *
128MB~1GB *
128MB~1GB *
256MB~2GB **
256MB~2GB **
**: dual-channel