MSI X79A-GD45 PLUS Manual - Manual (Page 28)

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Memory
DIMM1~8: DDR3 Memory Slots
These DIMM slots are used for nstallng memory modules. For more nformaton on
compatble components, please vst http://www.ms.com/servce/test-report
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DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5
Up to Quad-Channel mode
Ths manboard supports up to four memory channels. Two DIMM slots provde a
sngle channel. The memory modules can transmt and receve data wth four data bus
channels smultaneously to enhance system performance. Please refer the followng
tables for more detals.
Defined Channel lst
Channel DIMM Slot
Channel A DIMM1, DIMM2
Channel B DIMM3, DIMM4
Channel C DIMM5, DIMM6
Channel D DIMM7, DIMM8
Important
DDR3 memory modules are not nterchangeable wth DDR2, and the DDR3 standard
s not backward compatble. Always nstall DDR3 memory modules n DDR3 DIMM
slots.
Always nsert memory modules n the DIMM1 slot first.
Due to chpset resource usage, the system wll only detect up to 127+ GB of memory
(not full 128GB) when all DIMM slots have 16GB memory modules nstalled.
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