MSI H61MA-E35 (B3) - Manual (Page 21)

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Hardware Setup MS-7740
Chapter 2
Memory
These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on
compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/
DDR3
240-pin, 1.5V
48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin
Memory Population Rule
Please refer to the following illustrations for memory population rules.
Dual-Channel mode Population Rule
In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two
data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system
performance. The following illustrations explain the population rule for Dual-Channel
mode.
1
DIMM1
DIMM2
Important
• DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2, and the DDR3 standard
is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR3 memory modules in
the DDR3 DIMM slots.
• In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type
and density in different channel DIMM slots.
• To ensure a successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the
DIMM1 first.
• Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be detected up
to 15+GB (not full 16GB) when each DIMM is installed with a 8GB memory module.
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