Installing Memory Dimms - EVGA 141-BL-E759 User Manual

Installing Memory DIMMs

Your new motherboard has six 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. These slots
support 256 Mb, 512 Mb, 1 Gb, 2Gb, and 4Gb DDR3 technology. There must
be at least one memory bank populated to ensure normal operation. Use the
following the recommendations for installing memory. (See Figure 1 on page
14 for the location of the memory slots.)
One DIMM: If using 1 DIMM (Single Channel), install into: DIMM slot 1.
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Two or Four DIMMs: If using 2 DIMMs (Dual Channel), install into:
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DIMM slots 1 and 3. If using 4 DIMMs (Dual Channel), install into:
DIMM slots 2, 1, 4, and 3.
Three DIMMs: If using 3 DIMMs (Triple Channel), install into: DIMM
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slots 1, 3 and 5.
Six DIMMs: If using more than 4 DIMMs, use: DIMM slots 2, 1, 4, and 3
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then proceed to occupy the following DIMM slots in this order: 6 and 5.
Use the following procedure to install memory DIMMs. Note that there is only
one gap near the center of the DIMM slot. This slot matches the slot on the
memory DIMM to ensure the component is installed properly.
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.
1.
Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module
2.
vertically into the DIMM slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM
slot automatically lock the DIMM into the connector.
EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard
CPU side
Board-edge
side
DIMM Slot 2
DIMM Slot 1
DIMM Slot 4
DIMM Slot 3
DIMM Slot 6
DIMM Slot 5
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