Install The Memory - Foxconn P35A Series User Manual

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2-2 Install the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory :

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Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that

memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

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Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before

installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

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Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only

one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel

Technology. When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory

in your system.

Four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two

memory sockets as following:

Channel 0 : DIMM1, DIMM2

Channel 1 : DIMM3, DIMM4

The combinations of DIMM modules are :

Single Channel

Double Channel

It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be

used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance.

DIMM1

DS/SS

(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, -: No Memory)

DIMM2

DIMM3

DS/SS

DIMM4

DS/SS

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