1.5System memory
1.5.1Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
DIMM A1 DIMM A2 | DIMM B1 DIMM B2 |
Channel | Sockets |
Channel A | DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 |
Channel B | DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 |
1.5.2Memory configurations
You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
• Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices.
•You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the
•We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability.
•Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.
•Due to the memory address limitation on
-Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a
-Use a
•This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less.
•The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market.
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