Memory; Memory Module Population Rules - MSI MS-7236 (V2.X) Mainboard G52-72361X2 Product Manual

Memory

The mainboard provides 4 slots for 240-pin DDR II 667/533/400 DIMM, which supports
the memory size up to 4GB. Since DDR2 modules are not interchangeable with DDR
I and the DDR II standard is not backward compatible, you should always install DDR
II memory module in the DDR II slot (DIMM1~DIMM4). Otherwise, you are not able to
boot up your system and your mainboard might be damaged. (For the updated sup-
porting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/
mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php)

Memory Module Population Rules

Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each channel supports up to a maximum
size of 2GB and maximum 2 bank memory modules.
Important
1. Each DIMM can work respectively for single-channel DDR, while both
channels (in different color) populated with same amount of memory
size will work as dual-channel DDR.
2. The mainboard supports up to 2 double- side or 4 single-side memory
modules.
- Please select the identical memory modules to install on the dual
channel, and DO NOT install three memory modules on three DIMMs,
or it may cause some failure.
- Always insert the memory modules into the GREEN slots first, and it is
strongly recommended not to insert the memory modules into the OR-
ANGE slots while the GREEN slots are left empty.
- This mainboard DO NOT support the memory module installed with
more than 18 pieces of IC (integrated circuit).
DIMM1,2 and DIMM3,4
(from left (Green) to right(Orange))
Channel A (DIMM1 & DIMM2): Green
Channel B (DIMM3 & DIMM4): Orange
Hardware Setup
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