Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm) - ASROCK A88M-G/3.1 User Manual

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM
slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the
same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or
three memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3
slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
4. If you adopt DDR3 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600 memory modules on this
motherboard, it is recommended to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_
B2 slots.
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
Priority DDR3_A1
1 Populated
2
3 Populated
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent dam-
age to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at
incorrect orientation.
DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1
Populated
Populated
Populated Populated
A88M-G/3.1
DDR3_B2
Populated
Populated
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