MSI Creator X299 Quick Start Manual page 28

DIMMB1
DIMMB2
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
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Important
Always insert a memory module in the DIMMC1 slot first.
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To ensure system stability for Dual/ Triple/ Quad channel mode, memory modules
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must be of the same type, number and density. And for every channel, the odd number
DIMM slot must to be installed first.
∙ Some memory modules may operate at a lower frequency than the marked value
when overclocking due to the memory frequency operates dependent on its Serial
Presence Detect (SPD). Go to BIOS and find the DRAM Frequency to set the memory
frequency if you want to operate the memory at the marked or at a higher frequency.
∙ It is recommended to use a more efficient memory cooling system for full DIMMs
installation or overclocking.
∙ The stability and compatibility of installed memory modules depend on installed
CPU and devices when overclocking.
Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
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Overview of Components
DIMMC2
DIMMC1
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMMC2
DIMMC1
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMC2
DIMMC1
DIMMD2
DIMMD1
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMC2
DIMMC1
DIMMD2
DIMMD1