Asus P8H61-I LX RM User Guide - Page 20

1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The Max. 16GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 8GB (or above). ASUS will update the QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8H61-I LX R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB) DS - Chip NO. - Timing Voltage - 1.65V • DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • DDR3-2600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB) DS - Chip NO. - Timing Voltage - 1.65V • DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • 1-10 ASUS P8H61-I LX R2.0