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To Install: Insert module
vertically and press down
until it snaps into place.
P a y a t t e n t i o n t o t h e
alignment notch at the
bottom.
To Remove: Use your
thumbs to gently push
the release tabs near both
ends of the module. This
should release it from
the slot.
Memory Population for Optimal Performance
# DIMMS
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
DIMM Module Population Confi guration
For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation:
DIMM Type
DIMM A
SR or DR
SR
UDIMM
DR
Note 1: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than
4 GB of memory.
Note 2: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that
remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM is used.
The reduction in memory availability is disproportional.
Figure 2-1. DIMM Installation
Notch
Release Tab
Channel 1
DIMM1A
DIMM1A
DIMM1B
Per Channel DIMM Populations Options
DIMM B
Empty
SR
DR
2-11
Note: Notch should
align with the receptive
key point on the slot.
Top View of DDR3 Slot
Channel 2
DIMM2A
DIMM2A
Max. MHz,
Max. MHz,
1.5V DIMMs
1.35V DIMMs
1600 MHz
1333 MHz
1600 MHz
1333 MHz
1333 MHz
1066 MHz
Chapter 2: Installation
Notch
Front View
Release Tab
DIMM2B
Max. GB/
Channel
8 GB
4 GB
16 GB
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