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Step 1: Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot
such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.
Step 2: Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining clips snap back in
place and the DIMM is properly seated.
Note
» If the DIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it. Pull it all the way out and try again.
Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket Location
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
Dual Channel Memory Installation
Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.
Dual Channel Status
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)
Note
» When installing more than one memory module, we recommend to use the same brand and
capacity memory on this motherboard.
DDR4 Module
Total Memory Size
4GB/8GB/16GB
4GB/8GB/16GB
Max is 64GB.
4GB/8GB/16GB
4GB/8GB/16GB
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
O
X
X
O
O
O
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
O
X
X
O
O
O
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