Recommended memory configurations
Mode
Number of memories
DIMM socket
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2
•
When the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel is the same
(A1+A2=B1+B2), the system will run in Dual Channel Interleaved mode
which provides optimum performance.
•
When the total size of each channel is not the same (A1+A2≠B1+B2), the
system will run in Dual Channel Asymmetric mode.
ASUS P5BV Series
Single channel
mode
interleaved mode
1
1
V
V
Dual channel
asymmetic mode
2
4*
V
V
V
V
V
V
Dual channel
3
4*
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
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