Gigabyte MW51-HP0 (rev. 1.0) [14/61] 4 installing the memory

Hardware Installation - 14 -

1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

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Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended to use memory of the

same capacity, brand, speed, and chips.

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

the memory to prevent hardware damage.

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Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one

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

1-4-1 Installing a Memory

Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the

power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.

Be sure to install DDR4 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Installation Step:

Step 1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down.

Step 2. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.

Note: For dual-channel operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs.

Step 3. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

Type

Ranks Per DIMM

and Data Width

DIMM Capacity

(GB)

Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V)

Slot Per Channel(SPC) and

DIMM Per Channel (DPC)

1 Slot per

Channel

2 Slots per Channel

DIMM Density 1DPC 1DPC 2DPC

4Gb 8Gb 1.2V 1.2V 1.2V

RDIMM SRx4 4GB 8GB

2666 2666 2666

RDIMM SRx8 8GB 16GB

RDIMM DRx8 8GB 16GB

RDIMM DRx4 16GB 32GB

LRDIMM QRx4 32GB 64GB

• DIMM must be populated in sequenal alphabec order, starng with bank A.

• When only one DIMM is used, it must be populated in memory slot A0.