Memory Configurations - Asus M4A88T-M User Manual

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Memory configurations

You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs
into the DIMM sockets.
• 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.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we
recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
• 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 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less.
The motherboard supports up to 16GB memory modules on Windows
and Vista x64 editions. You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot.
M4A88T-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability
Vendor Part No.
Kingston KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP)
• Install the DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs on the blue slots for better
overclocking performance.
• When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency
DIMMs.
DDR3 1800 (O.C.) MHz capability
Vendor Part No.
Corsair CM3X2G1800C8D
Kingston KHX14400D3K2/2G
Kingston KHX14400D3K3/3GX(XMP)
Kingston KHX14400D3K2/2GN(EPP)
ASUS M4A88T-M
Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows
OS.
Use a 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the
®
motherboard.
Size
3072MB(kit of 3)
Size
2048MB
2048MB(Kit of 2)
3072MB(kit of 3)
4096MB(kit of 2)
SS/ Chip
Chip NO.
DS Brand
SS N/A Heat-Sink Package
SS/ Chip Chip NO.
DS Brand
DS N/A Heat-Sink Package
SS N/A Heat-Sink Package
SS N/A Heat-Sink Package
DS N/A Heat-Sink Package
OS, when you install 4GB
®
XP Professional x64
®
DIMM support
CL
A*
9-9-9-27 •
CL DIMM support
A* B*
N/A • •
8-8-8-24 • •
9-9-9-27 • •
8-8-8-24 •
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B* C*
•
C*
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