EVGA 160-SB-E689-KR User Guide - Page 15

One DIMM, Single Channel, DIMM slot 1, Two or Four DIMMs, Dual Channel, DIMM slots 1 and 3, DIMM

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EVGA Z68/P67 Motherboard Your new motherboard has four 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. These slots support 1GB, 2GB and 4GB DDR3 DIMMs. There must be at least one memory slot populated to ensure normal operation. Use the following the recommendations for installing memory. (See Figure 1 on page for the location of the memory slots.)  One DIMM: If using 1 DIMM (Single Channel), install into: DIMM slot 1.  Two or Four DIMMs: If using 2 DIMMs (Dual Channel), install into: DIMM slots 1 and 3. If using 4 DIMMs (Dual Channel), install into: DIMM slots 1, 2, 3, and 4. DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 3 DIMM Slot 4 Use the following procedure to install DIMMs. Note that there is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot. This slot matches the slot on the DIMM to ensure the component is installed properly. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically into the DIMM slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into the connector.

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EVGA Z68/P67 Motherboard
Your new motherboard has four 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. These slots
support 1GB, 2GB and 4GB DDR3 DIMMs. There must be at least one
memory slot populated to ensure normal operation. Use the following the
recommendations for installing memory.
(See Figure 1 on page for the location
of the memory slots.)
One DIMM
: If using 1 DIMM (
Single Channel
), install into:
DIMM slot 1
.
Two or Four DIMMs
: If using 2 DIMMs (
Dual Channel
), install into:
DIMM slots 1 and 3
. If using 4 DIMMs (
Dual Channel
), install into:
DIMM slots 1, 2, 3, and 4
.
Use the following procedure to install DIMMs. Note that there is only one gap
near the center of the DIMM slot. This slot matches the slot on the DIMM to
ensure the component is installed properly.
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.
Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically
into the DIMM slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot
automatically lock the DIMM into the connector.
DIMM Slot 1
DIMM Slot 2
DIMM Slot 3
DIMM Slot 4