Dimm Slots - MSI Z170A TOMAHAWK User Manual

DIMM Slots

Memory module installation recommendation
DIMM2
Important
Always insert memory modules in the DIMM2 slot first.
y
Due to chipset resource usage, the available capacity of memory will be a little less
y
than the amount of installed.
Based on Intel CPU specification, the Memory DIMM voltage below 1.35V is
y
suggested to protect the CPU.
Please note that the maximum capacity of addressable memory is 4GB or less
y
for 32-bit Windows OS due to the memory address limitation. Therefore, we
recommended that you to install 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install more than
4GB memory on the motherboard.
Some memory may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value when
y
overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial
Presence Detect (SPD).
It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs
y
installation or overclocking.
The stability and compatibility of installed memory module depend on installed CPU
y
and devices when overclocking.
DIMM1
Channel A
DIMM2
DIMM4
DIMM2
DIMM3
Channel B
DIMM4
DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1
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