IBM G52-72361X2 manual Memory Module Population Rules

Hardware Setup

Memory

The mainboard provides 4 slots for 240-pin DDR II 667/533/400 DIMM, which supports the memory size up to 4GB. Since DDR2 modules are not interchangeable with DDR I and the DDR II standard is not backward compatible, you should always install DDR

IImemory module in the DDR II slot (DIMM1~DIMM4). Otherwise, you are not able to boot up your system and your mainboard might be damaged. (For the updated sup- porting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/ mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php)

DIMM1,2 and DIMM3,4

(from left (Green) to right(Orange))

Channel A (DIMM1 & DIMM2): Green

Channel B (DIMM3 & DIMM4): Orange

Memory Module Population Rules

Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each channel supports up to a maximum size of 2GB and maximum 2 bank memory modules.

Important

1.Each DIMM can work respectively for single-channel DDR, while both channels (in different color) populated with same amount of memory size will work as dual-channel DDR.

2.The mainboard supports up to 2 double- side or 4 single-side memory modules.

-Please select the identical memory modules to install on the dual channel, and DO NOT install three memory modules on three DIMMs, or it may cause some failure.

-Always insert the memory modules into the GREEN slots first, and it is strongly recommended not to insert the memory modules into the OR- ANGE slots while the GREEN slots are left empty.

-This mainboard DO NOT support the memory module installed with more than 18 pieces of IC (integrated circuit).

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