Installing And Removing Memory; Installing Dimms - Intel DX79SI Product Manual

Intel Desktop Board DX79SI Product Guide

Installing and Removing Memory

Intel Desktop board DX79SI has eight 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets arranged in four
channels (A, B, C, and D). See Figure 2 for the memory layout.
For optimal memory performance:
• Install DIMMs in numerical order (1-8).
• For dual-, tri-, and quad-channel operation install matched DIMMs of equal speed
and size in each channel.
• If you are installing four or fewer DIMMs, use the blue sockets.

Installing DIMMs

NOTE
Using a DIMM with a voltage rating higher than 1.65 V may damage the processor.
To install a DIMM, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 33.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer
and disconnect the AC power cord.
3. Remove the computer's cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 17).
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