Foxconn H55M-S User Manual

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2-2 Install the Memory

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets

and supports Dual Channel Technology.

When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.

Four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory
sockets as following:
Channel 0 : DIMM1, DIMM2
Channel 1 : DIMM3, DIMM4

The combinations of DIMM modules are :

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.

■

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 unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

Single Channel

DS/SS

Single Channel

DS/SS

Single Channel

DS/SS

Single Channel

DS/SS

Dual Channel

DS/SS

Dual Channel

DS/SS

(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory)

For this motherboard, DIMM(1,2), DIMM(3,4), are two pairs of channels. In each pair

of DIMM channel, you need to install white DIMM first, then install blue DIMM the

second. Blue DIMM can not function if no white 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.)