Gigabyte M5NM1AI User Manual - Page 10

1-3 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. • 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. 1-3-1 Single Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Single Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth. NOTE! • DIMM must be populated in order starting from SODIMM2 socket. SODIMM1 SODIMM2 Hardware Installation - 10 -