Installing system memory (dimms), Installing the motherboard – EVGA 160-LF-E659 User Manual

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Installing System Memory (DIMMs)

Your new motherboard has four 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. These slots

support 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3 technologies. 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

10 for the location of the memory slots.)

One DIMM: If using 1 DIMM (Single Channel), install into: DIMM slot 1.

Two DIMMs: If using 2 DIMMs (Dual Channel), install into: DIMM slots

1 and 3.

Four DIMMS: If using 4 DIMMs (Dual Channel), install into: DIMM

slots 2, 1, 4, and 3.







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.

1.

Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.

2.

Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module

vertically into the DIMM slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM

slot automatically lock the DIMM into the connector.

Installing the Motherboard

The sequence of installing the motherboard into a system case depends on the

chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or

working with an empty system case. Determine if it would be easier to make all

DIMM Slot 2

DIMM Slot 1

DIMM Slot 4

DIMM Slot 3

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