MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt manual Memory, Dual -Channel mode Population Rule

Getting Started

Memory

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report

DDR3

240-pin, 1.5V

48x2=96 pin

72x2=144 pin

Dual-Channel mode Population Rule

In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus channels simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance system performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel mode.

1	DIMM1
	DIMM2
	DIMM3
	DIMM4

2 DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

Installed

Empty

Important

•DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2, and the DDR3 standard is not backward compatible. Always install DDR3 memory modules in DDR3 DIMM slots.

•To ensure system stability, memory modules must be of the same type and density in Dual-Channel mode.

•Due to chipset resource usage, the system will only detect up to 31+ GB of memory (not full 32 GB) when all DIMM slots have 8GB memory modules installed.

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