S6L Control Surface RAM Expansion
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S6L Control Surface RAM Expansion
This document provides instructions for installing more RAM in original, older S6L control surfaces (2019 and earlier). This op-
tional upgrade can provide better system performance when using very large plug-in configurations with Waves SoundGrid or
other third-party plug-ins. While most workflows will not require this upgrade, you should consider expanding the RAM if you in-
tend to use numerous instances of memory-intensive plug-ins and have an older S6L-16C, -24C, -24D, or -32D with the original
Emerson SBC motherboard that only includes 4 GB of RAM. Control surfaces with the new Congatec motherboard include 8 GB
of RAM and do not need any upgrade. See below for instructions to identify your motherboard type and the amount of RAM that
is currently installed.
To determine the currently installed amount of RAM:
1 Power on the S6L system and wait for it to fully launch.
2 Go to Options > System.
3 Click once on the VENUE software version number displayed in the lower right-hand corner. VENUE displays system infor-
mation in the banner area at the lower left-hand corner of the external screen.
4 If your system displays Motherboard: Congatec, you do not need to install additional RAM.
5 If your system displays Motherboard: Emerson, and 3936 MB RAM, shut down the system and then follow the instructions in
this guide to add more memory.
Required Materials
Be sure to gather the following before proceeding:
• Replacement RAM. Install 2x 4 GB or 2x 8 GB RAM modules (maximum). Do not install more than 16 GB total.
• Make sure to only use high-quality RAM
• Make sure the two sticks are matched (same manufacturer, same size, same speed). For S6L RAM specifications, refer to this
article:
https://avid.secure.force.com/pkb/articles/faq/S6L-and-E6L-RAM-and-Hard-Drive-Specifications
• Anti-Static wrist strap (not included)
• Access to the back of the S6L control surface and enough room to remove the back cover
System information in Options > System
Images shown in this guide (such as cable colors or hardware configuration) may not exactly match your S6L.
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Currently installed RAM
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