Step 3: Install Memory Modules

Before installing the mem ory modules, adhere to the following warning:

1 . When DIMM LED is ON, do not install / remove DIMM from socket.

2 . Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

The motherboard has 3 dual inline mem ory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects mem ory type and size. To install the mem ory m odule, just push it vertically into the DIMM socket. The DIM M module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between sockets.

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DDR

Support Unbuffered DDR DIMM Sizes type:

 

 

 

 

64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks)

64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks)

128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks)

 

 

 

128Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks)

256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks)

256Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks)

 

 

 

512Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks)

512Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks)

 

 

 

 

Total System Memory (Max3GB)

1 . The DIM M socket has a notch, so the DIM M

memory module can only fit in one direction.

2 . Insert the DIM M m emory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.

3 . Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module.

Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

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Gigabyte 7VT600-RZ-C user manual Install Memory Modules, Ddr

7VT600-RZ-C, 7VT600-RZ specifications

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