DIMM Installation Sequence

A single carrier will support DIMM population in various configurations (empty sockets included). However, when fewer than 16 DIMMs are installed on a memory module, the preferred population order is to start from the lowest J number and populate sequentially to the highest. This recommendation helps maintain optimal signal integrity and thermal performance.

NOTE

Maximum capacity is limited to 16 GB with one memory module installed.

This increases to 32 GB with two modules.

Some OSs and application programs use base memory while others use both conventional and extended memory. Examples:

Base memory: MS-DOS, OS/2, Windows NT, and UNIX

Conventional and extended memory: OS/2, Windows NT, and UNIX

MS-DOS does not use extended memory; however, some MS-DOS utility programs like RAM disks, disk caches, print spoolers, and windowing environments use extended memory for better performance.

BIOS automatically detects, sizes, and initializes the memory array, depending on the type, size, and speed of the installed DIMMs, and reports memory size and allocation to the system via configuration registers.

NOTE

DIMM sizes and compatibility: Use DIMMs that have been tested for compatibility. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved DIMMs.

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Intel SRPL8 manual Dimm Installation Sequence