Chapter 2: Installation
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Memory Support
The C7H61 motherboard series supports up to 16GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) non-ECC
DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz in 2 memory slots.
DIMMB1
DIMMA1
Towards the edge of the motherboard
Towards the CPU
Memory Population Guidelines
When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following
order: DIMMA1 and DIMMB1.
• Always use DDR3 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed.
• Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed
of the slowest DIMM.
• The motherboard will support one DIMM module. However for best memory
performance, install DIMM modules in pairs.
Recommended Population (Balanced)
DIMMA1 Slot DIMMB1 Slot Total System Memory
2GB 2GB
2GB 2GB 4GB
4GB 4GB
4GB 4GB 8GB
8GB 8GB
8GB 8GB 16GB
Note: Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory
that remains available for operational use will be reduced when 4 GB of RAM
is used.