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1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. • Populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is not supported. To ensure memory compatibility, be sure to use the memory modules on the memory support list at GIGABYTE's website. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 and two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two DDR3 memory sockets (DDR3_1, DDR3_2) are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 The two DDR2 memory sockets (DDR2_1, DDR2_2) are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR2_1 Channel 1: DDR2_2 DDR2_1 DDR3_1 DDR2_2 DDR3_2 DDR3/DDR2 Dual Channel Memory Configuration: Due to chipset limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3/DDR2 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. Hardware Installation - 10 -

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Hardware Installation
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DDR3_1
DDR3_2
DDR3/DDR2 Dual Channel Memory Configuration:
Due to chipset limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1.
Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3/DDR2 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.
1-4
Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•
Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the
same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
•
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the memory to prevent hardware damage.
•
Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direc-
tion. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
•
Populating DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously is not supported. To ensure memory
compatibility, be sure to use the memory modules on the memory support list at GIGABYTE's website.
1-4-1
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides two DDR2 and two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
The two DDR3 memory sockets (DDR3_1, DDR3_2) are divided into two channels and each channel has one
memory socket as following:
Channel 0: DDR3_1
Channel 1: DDR3_2
The two DDR2 memory sockets (DDR2_1, DDR2_2) are divided into two channels and each channel has one
memory socket as following:
Channel 0: DDR2_1
Channel 1: DDR2_2
DDR2_1
DDR2_2
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.