SUPER MICRO Computer X7DVL-3 Installing DIMMs, Dimm Installation See Figure, Memory Support

X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i User's Manual

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Note: Check the Super Micro web site for recommended memory modules.

CAUTION

Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the memory is interleaved to improve performance (see step 1).

DIMM Installation (See Figure 2-2)

1.Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM #1A. For better memory performance, please install two modules at a time, beginning with DIMM #1A, DIMM #2A, then DIMM #1B, DIMM #2B, and DIMM #1C, DIMM #2C. (See the Memory Installation Table Below.)

2.Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incorrectly.

3.Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above).

Memory Support

The X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i supports up to 16 GB fully buffered (FBD) ECC DDR2 533/667 in 6 DIMMs. Populating DIMM modules with pairs of memory modules of the same size and same type will result in better memory performance.

Note 1: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than 4 GB of memory.

Optimized DIMM Population Configurations

Number		Bank 1			Bank 2
of DIMMs
2 DIMMs	1A	------	------	2A		------	------
4 DIMMs	1A	1B	------	2A		2B	------
6 DIMMs	1A	1B	1C	2A		2B	2C

(Notes: i. DIMM slot# specified: DIMM slot to be

populated; “---“: DIMM slot not to be populated. ii. Both FBD 533 MHz and 667MHz DIMMs are supported; however, we recommend that you use the memory modules of the same speed and of the same type on a motherboard. iii. For memory to work properly, you need to follow the restrictions listed above. )

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