Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2V-B3 (REV. 1.1) [12/44] 4 installing the memory

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1-4 Installing the Memory

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.1.

When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of 2.

the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.

DualChannelMemoryConguration

This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the

memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. En-

abling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as

following:

Channel A: DDR3_1

Channel B: DDR3_2

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 direc- •

tion. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

DDR3_1

DDR3_2

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came

with your expansion card.

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing

an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.