AMD 701P47156 user manual Dual Channel Memory Configuration

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Dual Channel Memory Configuration

The GA-M61P-S3 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the

Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will 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)

DIMM Socket

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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Contents GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard Layout VGA AMD Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyLAN Feature SummaryMbit 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 I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction Line Out Front Speaker OutMIC ATX12V/ATX Power Connector IDE IDE Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors FDD FDD ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Jumper PwrledFaudio Front Audio Connector Spdifio S/PDIF In/Out Connector Cdin CD In Connector14 F11394 / F21394 Ieee 1394 Connector FUSB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB ConnectorsCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open Comb Comb ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. D8„ PnP/PCI Configurations „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupIDE Channel 2, 3, 4, 5 Master Standard Cmos FeaturesTime IDE Channel 0 Master/SlaveMemory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a Halt onPassword Check Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DeviceFrame Buffer Size Away ModeHDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Init Display FirstNV Sata 1 Secondary RAID Integrated PeripheralsNV Sata RAID function NV Sata 1 Primary RAIDOn-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE Prefetch ModeNV Sata 2 Primary RAID NV Sata 2 Secondary RAIDWhen No LAN Cable Is Attached Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic FunctionOnboard Serial Port OnBoard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMAPME Event Wake Up Power Management SetupUSB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detectKB Power on Password Power-On by AlarmPower On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN ControlNoteSystem Smart FAN Control MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T Normal CPU Vcore Chipset Voltage ControlDDR2 Voltage Control CPU Voltage ControlLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact 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 computerShadow Step Save and exit Bios Setup GA-M61P-S3 Motherboard Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES BBS Making a Sata Driver Disk Cd bootdrv MenuInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System