Memory
These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on 
compatible components, please visit 
http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=testreport
DDR3
240-pin, 1.5V
48x2=96 pin 
72x2=144  pin
Dual-Channel mode Population Rule
In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two 
data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system 
performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules for Dual-Channel 
mode.
 
     DIMM1
     DIMM2
 
Important
DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2 and the DDR3 standard 
is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR3 memory modules in 
the DDR3 DIMM slots.
In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type 
and density in dierent channel DIMM slots.
To enable successful system boot-up (Lynneld CPU especially), always insert the 
memory modules into the DIMM1 rst.
Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be detected up 
to 7+GB (not full 8GB) when each DIMM is installed with a 4GB memory module.
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