AMD GA-MA69VM-S2 user manual Dual Channel Memory Configuration

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Dual Channel Memory Configuration

The GA-MA69VM-S2 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 cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed.

2.When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance.

The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side, "--": Empty)

 

 

DDRII 1

DDRII 2

DDRII 3

DDRII 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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Hardware Installation

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Contents GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-MA69VM-S2 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyALC888 Codec Feature SummaryBios 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 I/O Back Panel Introduction MIC Connectors IntroductionATX12V/ATX Power Connector FDD FDD Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorIDE IDE Connector Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD In ConnectorUSB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB Connector Faudio Front Audio Panel ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open PowerledClrcmos Clear Cmos Spdifio S/PDIF In/Out Connector TV TV Output ConnectorComb Comb Connector English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. D11„ PnP/PCI Configuration „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupTime IDE Channel 0 Master, SlaveIDE Channel 2/3 Master, Slave Memory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a Halt onFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot PriorityHDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Boot Up Floppy SeekPassword Check Internal Graphics ModeOnChip IDE Channel0 OnChip Sata ControllerOnChip Sata Type OnChip USB Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROMOnboard Audio Function Onboard LAN FunctionParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMAOnboard Parallel Port PME Event Wake Up Power On By MousePower On By Keyboard Modem Ring ResumeKB Power on Password Power-On by AlarmAC Back Function PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ AssignmentPCI 2 IRQ Assignment Current System/CPU FAN Speed RPM Current System/CPU TemperatureSystem/CPU Warning Temperature Current VoltageV Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12VCPU Smart FAN Control Note CPU Smart FAN ModeLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationSoftware Information Software ApplicationContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 IntroductionUser Interface Overview System requirements Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Boot from CD/DVD F9 Xpress Recovery2Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Before Use Flash Bios Method IntroductionUpdating the Bios Method 1 Q-FlashTMPress Y to load Bios defaults Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish Before you begin Installing Sata hard drives in your computerRAID Step Save and exit Bios Setup GA-M69VM-S2 Motherboard Main Menu Configuring RAID set in RAID BiosCreate Arrays Manually View Drive Assignments Delete an Array Making a Sata Driver Disk Cd bootdrv MenuInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Hardware Installation Installation of TV Out Cable Optional DeviceIGX Configuration press Enter Center Method 2Through Software SettingsEnglish 6 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English English English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System