2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM
slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3
4. If you adopt DDR3 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600 memory modules on this
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
Priority
1
2
3
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent dam-
age to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at
incorrect orientation.
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same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs.
three memory module installed.
slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
motherboard, it is recommended to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_
B2 slots.
DDR3_A1
DDR3_A2
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DDR3_B1
DDR3_B2
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