Gigabyte WRX80-SU8-IPMI User Manual - Page 12

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. 4 Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard supports 8 Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The eight DDR4 memory sockets are divided into eight channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel 1: P1-DIMM_A1 Channel 2: P1-DIMM_B1 Channel 3: P1-DIMM_D1 Channel 4: P1-DIMM_D1 Channel 5: P1-DIMM_E1 Channel 6: P1-DIMM_F1 Channel 7: P1-DIMM_G1 Channel 8: P1-DIMM_H1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in 8 Channel mode. ŠŠ When enabling 8 Channel mode with eight memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. - 12 -