Installing System Memory (Dimms) - EVGA X99 Classified User Manual

Installing System Memory (DIMMs)

Your X99 Classified has (8) 288-pin slots for DDR4 memory. These slots
support 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB DDR4 DIMMs. There must be at least one
memory slot populated to
ensure normal operation.
The Intel X99 chipset supports
quad channel memory;
supports a maximum of
128GB of DDR4 and up to
3000MHz+ (OC) in quad
channel configuration. It is
required to populate an odd
slot (1, 3, 5, 7) first. The board
will not boot if only even slots
(2, 4, 6, 8) are populated.
Use the following procedure to install DIMMs. Note that there is only one gap
near the center of the DIMM slots. This slot matches the slot on the DIMM to
ensure the component is installed properly.
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips on both sides
outward.
Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module
vertically into the DIMM slot, pressing straight down to seat the
module. The plastic clips at top side of the DIMM slot automatically
lock the DIMM into the connector.
Note: The memory controller on most Haswell-E and Broadwell-E CPUs runs at a
default frequency of 2133MHz. To achieve memory speeds above 2133MHz+
may require manual setting of the memory timings, frequency and voltages
and/or overclocking of the CPU.
Refer to the memory manufacturer specifications for the recommended
memory timings. For overclocking support you can visit our forums:
http://forums.evga.com/
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