Memory - MSI 880GM-E41 series User Manual

Memory

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.
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DDR3
240-pin, 1.5V
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. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel
mode.
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Important
DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2 and the DDR3 standard
•
is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR3 memory modules in
the DDR3 DIMM slots.
• In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type
and density in different channel DIMM slots.
• To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the
DIMM1 first.
48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
MS-7623 MS-7623
Installed
Empty
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