Gigabyte GA-M55SLI-S4 user manual Dual Channel Memory Configuration

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Dual Channel Memory Configuration

The GA-M55SLI-S4 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating

the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double.

Due to CPU limitation, if you wish to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below:

1. Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one memory module is installed.

2. To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules (it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you must install them into DIMM sockets of the same color.

3. To enable Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, it is recommended to use memory

modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed.

 

 

The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table:

 

 

(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side, "--": Empty)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DDR II 1

DDR II 2

DDR II 3

DDR II 4

2 memory modules

DS/SS

DS/SS

- -

- -

 

 

 

- -

- -

DS/SS

DS/SS

 

4 memory modules

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If two memory modules are to be used to achieve Dual Channel mode, we recommend installing them in DDRII 1 and DDRII 2 DIMM sockets.

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Contents GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyCPU Feature Summary4Mbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and CPU CoolerInstallation of the CPU cooler Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards Before You Begin Setup of SLI Scalable Link Interface ConfigurationEnabling SLI Mode English English I/O Back Panel Introduction Side Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionCenter/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out Rear Speaker OutATX12V/ATX Power Connector 6 Cpufan / SYSFAN/ Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power Connector PCIE12V Power ConnectorIDE1 / IDE2 IDE Connector FDD FDD ConnectorFaudio Front Audio Panel Connector Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD In ConnectorPwrled USB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos 15 F11394 / F21394 Ieee 1394 ConnectorSpdifi Spdif BatteryCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 For Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. D8„ PnP/PCI Configuration „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupTime IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master, SlaveIDE Channel 2/3/4/5 Master Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area Drive aHalt on Hard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DeviceBoot Up Floppy Seek Password Check Away ModeInit Display First On-Chip IDE Channel1 IDE DMA transfer accessIntegrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel0NV Sata RAID function On-Chip LAN Boot ROMIDE Prefetch Mode On-Chip MAC LanWhen LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionOnboard Serial Port Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Onboard 1394 FunctionPower Management Setup Power On By Mouse PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 2 IRQ AssignmentPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PC Health Status CPU Warning Temperature CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU Smart FAN Control Note MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T Robust Graphics Booster CPU Spread SpectrumPcie Clock CPU clock RatioTop Performance Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionXpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2System requirements Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore You Begin Task menu for Q-Flash utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Entering the Q-FlashTMutilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Part Two FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Shadow Appendix Step Save and exit Bios Setup GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES Nvidia Making a Sata Driver Disk Cd bootdrv MenuInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Solutions Configuring a bootable RAID array with Microsoft WindowsYES English Introduction of audio connectors Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio Setup English English Troubleshooting English English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System