MSI MS-7353

2-7
Hardware Setup
Memory
64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin
DDR2
240-pin, 1.8V
DIMM1/4 are for DDR2 memory module
Dual-Channel: Channel A in GREEN; Channel B in ORANGE
DDR3
240-pin, 1.5V
DIMM2/3/5/6 are for DDR3 memory module
Dual-Channel: Channel A in SKYBLUE; Channel B in PINK
These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules.
Since DDR3 modules are not interchangeable with DDR2 and the DDR3 standard is not
backward compatible, you should always install DDR3 memory module in DDR3 slot
(DIMM2/3/5/6), and DDR2 memory module in DDR2 slot (DIMM1/4). Wrong installation
may cause damage of mainboard. Meanwhile, you are not able to boot up your
system if you install DDR2 & DDR3 memory modules simultaneously.
For more information on compatible components, please visit http://global.msi.com.
tw/index.php?func=testreport
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.
1
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM5
DIMM6
2
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM5
DIMM6
Dual channel mode
population rule for DDR2
(And please install two
DDR2/DDR3 Turbo Cards
into DIMM2 and DIMM5 )
Dual channel mode
population rule for DDR3
(And please install two
DDR2/DDR3 Turbo Cards
into DIMM1 and DIMM4)
Empty
Memory Installed
72x2=144 pin48x2=96 pin