Memory - MSI TRINERGY Series Manual

M
eMory
These DIMM slots are used for nstallng memory modules. For more nformaton on
compatble components, please vst http://www.ms.com/ndex.php?func=testreport
DDR3
240-pn, 1.5V
Memory Populaton Rule
Please refer to the followng llustratons for memory populaton rules.
Dual-Channel mode Populaton Rule
In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmt and receve data wth two
data bus lnes smultaneously. Enablng Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system
performance. The followng llustratons explan the populaton rules for Dual-Channel
mode.
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Important
DDR3 memory modules are not nterchangeable wth DDR2 and the DDR3 standard
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s not backwards compatble. You should always nstall DDR3 memory modules n
the DDR3 DIMM slots.
• In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you nstall memory modules of the same type
and densty n dfferent channel DIMM slots.
• To enable successful system boot-up (Lynnfield CPU especally), always nsert the
memory modules nto the DIMM1 first.
Due to the chpset resource deployment, the system densty wll only be detected up
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to 15+GB (not full 16GB) when each DIMM s nstalled wth a 4GB memory module.
48x2=96 pn 72x2=144 pn
DIMM2
DIMM1
DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1
DIMM4
DIMM3
Installed
Empty
MS-7580 MS-7580
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