Asus M4A77T/USB3 - Manual (Page 21)

1.7.2 Memory configurations (AM3, 2-channel)
You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs
into the DIMM sockets.
• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better
overclocking capability.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we
recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
• Due to CPU spec., AMD ® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With
ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz.
• When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may not support DDR3 1600MHz or higher
frequency DIMMs.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows ® OS, when you install 4GB
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:
- Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows ®
OS.
- Use a 64-bit Windows ® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the
motherboard.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less.
M4A77T/USB3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability
DDR3-1800(O.C.)MHz capability
Vendor Part No. Size
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip NO. CL
DIMM support
A* B* C*
Kingston KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-27 • •
Vendor Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip NO. CL DIMM support
A* B* C*
Corsair CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A • •
Kingston KHX14400D3K2/2G 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 • •
Kingston KHX14400D3K3/3GX(XMP) 3072MB(kit of 3) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-27 • •
Kingston KHX14400D3K2/2GN(EPP) 4096MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 •
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