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2-3 Installing

DIMMs

Note: Check the Super Micro web site for recommended memory modules.

CAUTION

Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM

modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the

memory is interleaved to improve performance (see step 1).

DIMM Installation (See Figure 2-2)

1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM

#1A. For better memory performance, please install two modules at a time,

beginning with DIMM #1A, DIMM #2A, then DIMM #1B, DIMM #2B, and DIMM

#1C, DIMM #2C. (See the Memory Installation Table Below.)

2. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along

the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incorrectly.

3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot.

Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above).

Memory Support

The X7DVL-3/X7DVL-i supports up to 16 GB fully buffered (FBD) ECC DDR2

533/667 in 6 DIMMs. Populating DIMM modules with pairs of memory modules of

the same size and same type will result in better memory performance.

Note 1: Due to OS limitations, some operating systems may not show more than

4 GB of memory.

Optimized DIMM Population Configurations

Number

of DIMMs

Bank 1

Bank 2

2 DIMMs 1A

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4 DIMMs 1A

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6 DIMMs 1A

(Notes: i. DIMM slot# specified: DIMM slot to be
populated; “---“: DIMM slot not to be populated. ii.
Both FBD 533 MHz and 667MHz DIMMs are
supported; however, we recommend that you use
the memory modules of the same speed and of
the same type on a motherboard. iii. For memory
to work properly, you need to follow the restrictions
listed above. )