MSI Big Bang-XPower manual Memory Population Rule

MS-7666

Memory

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport

DDR3

240-pin, 1.5V

48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin

Memory Population Rule

Please refer to the following illustrations for memory population rules. Single-Channel mode Population Rule

When you have only one memory module, please always insert it into the DIMM_1 (DIMM_A0 in v1.0) first.

1 DIMM_2 (Channel_A)

DIMM_1 (Channel_A)

DIMM_4 (Channel_B)

DIMM_3 (Channel_B)

DIMM_6 (Channel_C)

DIMM_5 (Channel_C)

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. When you have two memory modules, please always insert them as the figures shown in below.

2 DIMM_2 (Channel_A)

DIMM_1 (Channel_A)

DIMM_4 (Channel_B)

DIMM_3 (Channel_B)

DIMM_6 (Channel_C)

DIMM_5 (Channel_C)

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