Gigabyte GA-M68MT-D3P user manual Installing an Expansion Card, Back Panel Connectors, Serial Port

Models: GA-M68MT-S2P GA-M68MT-D3P

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1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.

The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel 0: DDR3_1

Channel 1: DDR3_2

DDR3_2

DDR3_1

Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1.Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.

2.When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.

Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

Serial Port

Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals.

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Gigabyte GA-M68MT-D3P Installing an Expansion Card, Back Panel Connectors, Dual Channel Memory Configuration, Serial Port