Micro Star Computer G31M manual Memory, Dual-Channel mode Population Rule, DDR2

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Hardware Setup

Memory

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.

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DDR2

240-pin, 1.8V

64x2=128 pin

56x2=112 pin

Dual-Channel: Channel A in GREEN; Channel B in ORANGE

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. Please refer to the following illustrations for population rules under Dual-Channel mode.

DIMM1

DIMM2

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Contents MS-7379 V2.X Mainboard G31M SeriesTrademarks Copyright NoticeRevision History Technical SupportSafety Instructions FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Micro-Star International MS-7379Weee Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement Page Vii Contents Appendix B. Dual Core Center Getting Started Getting StartedLAN Mainboard SpecificationsIDE SataGetting Started RAID optional ConnectorsSlots TPM optionalMainboard Layout Packing Checklist Hardware Setup Hardware SetupQuick Components Guide Introduction to LGA 775 CPU CPU Central Processing UnitCPU & Cooler Installation Lift the load lever up and open the load plate Locking switch Dual-Channel mode Population Rule MemoryDDR2 Volt Notch Installing Memory ModulesATX 24-Pin Power Connector ATX1 Power SupplyATX 12V Power Connector JPW1 ATX1Mouse/Keyboard Back PanelSerial Port VGA PortHardware Setup Audio Ports Floppy Disk Drive Connector FDD1 ConnectorsIDE Connector IDE1 FDD1SATA4 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 Serial ATA Connector SATA1/ SATA2/ SATA3/ SATA4Chassis Intrusion Connector JCI1 Fan Power Connectors CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1CPUFAN1 SYSFAN1 JCI1CD-In Connector CDIN1 PDIF-Out Connector JSP1TPM Module connector JTPM1optional CDIN1Front Panel Connectors JFP1, JFP2 JFP1JFP2 Parallel Port Header JLPT1 Front Panel Audio Connector JAUD1JAUD1 JLPT1Front USB Connector JUSB1 / JUSB2 JUSB2/1USB 2.0 Bracket Jumpers Clear Cmos Jumper JBAT1JBAT1 PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slot SlotsPCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot PCI Interrupt Request RoutingBios Setup Bios SetupPress DEL to enter Setup Entering SetupGetting Help Control KeysGeneral Help F1 Main MenuMain Menu Bios Setting Password Bios Setup Load Optimized DefaultsSave & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingStandard Cmos Features LBA/Large Mode Bios Setup Device / Vender / SizeDMA Mode Hard Disk S.M.A.R.TMS-7379 Mainboard System Information Advanced Bios Features Hpet TCG/TPM Support MS-7379 Mainboard Clearing the TPM TPM Enable/Disable status, TPM Owner StatusIntegrated Peripherals MS-7379 Mainboard On-Chip IDE Controller Parallel Port ModePCI IDE BusMaster On-Chip Sata ControllerPower Management Setup Acpi FunctionAcpi Standby State Power Button Function MS-7379 Mainboard Re-Call VGA Bios from S3Restore On AC Power Loss Wakeup Event SetupResume by RTC Alarm Bios Setup Resume by PCI-E DevicePNP/PCI Configurations PCI Latency TimerPrimary Graphic’s Adapter IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 Bios Setup IRQ Resource SetupChassis Intrusion MonitorCPU/SYS Smart FAN Target CPU Min.FAN Speed %Frequency/Voltage Control Dram Trfc Dram Twtr Dram TWRDram Trrd Dram TrtpMS-7379 Mainboard Load Fail-Safe/ Optimized Defaults Bios Setting Password Realtek Audio Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation for Windows 2000/XP/VistaClick Realtek HD Audio Driver Realtek Audio Software Configuration Environment Simulation Sound EffectLoad MS-7379 Mainboard Equalizer SelectionRealtek Audio Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Karaoke ModeRaise the key Remove the human voice Lower the key Playback multi-streaming and click OK to save the setup Adjust VolumeMixer Multi-Stream FunctionRealtek Audio MS-7379 Mainboard Playback control UteTool Ute Realtek Audio Recording controlAudio I/O Speaker ConfigurationDisable front panel jack detection option Realtek Audio Connector SettingsPdif Output Sampling RateOutput Source Realtek Audio Test Speakers Microphone 3D Audio Demo Information Hardware Setup Connecting the SpeakersChannel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output Line Out Rear channels Line Out Rear channels Line Out Center and Subwoofer channel Line Out Front channels Dual Core Center Activating Dual Core Center Main IntroductionDual Core Center Sharp mode Smooth mode Clock DOT Dynamic OverClocking Clock Voltage FAN Speed Temperature User Profile Dual Core Center Intel ICH7R Sata RAID ICH7R Introduction Using the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM Bios ConfigurationCreating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes Intel ICH7R Sata RAIDCreate RAID Volume Intel ICH7R Sata RAID MS-7379 Mainboard Delete RAID Volume Reset Disks to Non-RAID Install Driver in Windows XP Installing Software† New Windows XP / 2000 Installation † Existing Windows XP/2000 Driver InstallationClick on this item Installation of Intel Matrix Storage ConsoleIntel ICH7R Sata RAID MS-7379 Mainboard Intel ICH7R Sata RAID MS-7379 Mainboard RAID Migration Instructions Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk Intel ICH7R Sata RAID Configure Volume † RAID Volume Name† RAID Level Select the source disk † Strip SizesIntel ICH7R Sata RAID Select Member Hard Drives Start Creating RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard MS-7379 Mainboard Specify Volume SizeIntel ICH7R Sata RAID Start Migration Degraded RAID Array Missing Hard Drive MemberFailed Hard Drive Member Intel ICH7R Sata RAID