Installing System Memory (Dimms) - EVGA Z97 FTW User Manual

Installing System Memory (DIMMs)

Your Z97 FTW has (4) 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. These slots support
2GB, 4GB and 8GB DDR3 DIMMs. There must be at least one memory slot
populated to ensure normal operation.
The Intel Z97 chipset supports dual channel memory; supports
a maximum of 32GB of DDR3 and up to 2666MHz+ in dual
channel configuration. It is required to populate slot 1 first. The
board will not boot if slot 1 is not populated.
Use the following procedure to install DIMMs. Note that there
is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slots. This slot
matches the slot on the DIMM to ensure the component is
installed properly.
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips on both sides
outward.
Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module
vertically into the DIMM slot, pressing straight down to seat the
module. The plastic clips at top side of the DIMM slot automatically
lock the DIMM into the connector.
Note: The memory controller on most Haswell and Broadwell CPUs runs at a
default frequency of 1600MHz. To achieve memory speeds above 1600+
may require manual setting of the memory timings, frequency and voltages
and/or overclocking of the CPU.
Refer to the memory manufacturer specifications for the recommended
memory timings. For overclocking support you can visit our forums:
http://forums.evga.com/
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