SUPER MICRO Computer X7DVL-3 - Manual (Page 26)

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X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual
2-3 Installing DIMMs
Note: Check the Super Micro web site for recommended memory modules.
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM
modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the
memory is interleaved to improve performance (see step 1).
DIMM Installation (See Figure 2-2)
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM
#1A. For better memory performance, please install two modules at a time,
beginning with DIMM #1A, DIMM #2A, then DIMM #1B, DIMM #2B, and DIMM
#1C, DIMM #2C. (See the Memory Installation Table Below.)
2. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along
the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incorrectly.
3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot.
Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above).
Memory Support
The X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i supports up to 16 GB fully buffered (FBD) ECC DDR2
533/667 in 6 DIMMs. Populating DIMM modules with pairs of memory modules of
the same size and same type will result in better memory performance.
Note 1: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than
4 GB of memory.
Optimized DIMM Population Configurations
Number
of DIMMs
Bank 1 Bank 2
2 DIMMs 1A ------ ------ 2A ------ ------
4 DIMMs 1A 1B ------ 2A 2B ------
6 DIMMs 1A 1B 1C 2A 2B 2C
(Notes: i. DIMM slot# specified: DIMM slot to be
populated; “---“: DIMM slot not to be populated. ii.
Both FBD 533 MHz and 667MHz DIMMs are
supported; however, we recommend that you use
the memory modules of the same speed and of
the same type on a motherboard. iii. For memory
to work properly, you need to follow the restrictions
listed above. )