Foxconn Q77M - Manual (Page 18)

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2-2 Install the Memory
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This mother�oard provides Four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
When memory is installed, the �IOS will automatically check the memory in your system.
Four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels :
Channel 0 : DIMM1 , DIMM2
Channel 1 : DIMM3 , DIMM4
The com�inations of DIMM modules are :
Read the following guidelines �efore you �egin to install the memory :
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Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory
of the same capacity, �rand, speed, and chips �e used.
■ 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 direction. If you are una�le to insert the memory, switch the direction.
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For this motherboard, DIMM(1,2), DIMM(3,4) are two pairs of channels. For Lynnfield
CPU, in each pair of DIMM channel, you need to install blue DIMM first, then install
white DIMM the second. White DIMM can not function if no �lue DIMM is installed.
(Please refer to the silkscreen next to the DIMM slots to identify the sequence of
DIMM(1,2, 3, 4) on the motherboard.)
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DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4
Single Channel DS�SS - - -
Single Channel DS�SS DS�SS - -
Single Channel - DS�SS - -
Single Channel - - DS�SS -
Single Channel - - - DS�SS
Single Channel - - DS�SS DS�SS
Dual Channel DS�SS - DS�SS -
Dual Channel DS�SS - - DS�SS
Dual Channel - DS�SS DS�SS -
Dual Channel - DS�SS - DS�SS
Dual Channel DS�SS DS�SS DS�SS DS�SS
(DS : Dou�le Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory)