Memory; Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule - MSI Z87M-G43 User Manual

Memory

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on
compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/
Video Demonstration
Watch the video to learn how to install memories at the address below.
http://youtu.be/76yLtJaKlCQ

Dual-Channel mode Population Rule

In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two
data bus channels simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance system
performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel
mode.
DIMM2
DIMM4
Important
DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2, and the DDR3
•
standard is not backward compatible. Always install DDR3 memory modules in
DDR3 DIMM slots.
• To ensure system stability, memory modules must be of the same type and density
in Dual-Channel mode.
• Due to chipset resource usage, the system will only detect up to 31+ GB of memory
(not full 32 GB) when all DIMM slots have 8GB memory modules installed.
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
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