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Step 3 : Installing Memory Modules
Next, you should install the memory modules. The motherboard's DIMM slots have been color coded for easy dual-channel configuration. However, do note that motherboard manufacturers have different color coding schemes. Some boards have DIMM colors assigned to each memory channel while others color coded the DIMMs in dual channel memory pairs. Gigabyte chose the latter color coding scheme. As such, you should install your pair of identical memory modules in the same colored DIMM to enable the higher speed dual-channel memory configuration.
Follow the memory configuration schemes outlined below :-
Dual-Channel Memory Configuration
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DDR1 |
DDR2 |
DDR3 |
DDR4 |
| 2 Memory Modules |
DS/SS |
DS/SS |
X |
X |
| X |
X |
DS/SS |
DS/SS |
| 4 Memory Modules |
DS/SS |
DS/SS |
DS/SS |
DS/SS |
DS = Double-sided module ; SS = Single-sided module ; X = Not installed
Single-Channel Memory Configuration (Not Recommended)
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DDR1 |
DDR3 |
| 1 Memory Module |
DS/SS |
X |
| X |
DS/SS |
| 2 Memory Modules |
DS/SS |
DS/SS |
DS = Double-sided module ; SS = Single-sided module ; X = Not installed
Note that the GA-8KNSNXP-939 board will not boot if there are three DIMMs installed or if your memory modules have been configured in any other method not shown in the tables above.
To further ensure that you have the best memory compatibility and stability, follow these rules :-
Your memory pairs should have similar capacity, speed, brand and model. Ideally, purchase them together so that they contain the same batch of chips.
Purchase dual-channel memory kits for that added stability.
Ensure that the number of chips (or number of sides) on your pair of memory modules are the same.
Ideally, if you want to add another pair of modules, try to install identical modules (brand, speed and number of sides) as your previous pair.
The memory slots on the GA-8KNSNXP-939 motherboard have been color coded to ease installation.
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In this guide, we'll be using a pair of Mushkin's Enhanced 2-2-2 Special memory modules. Each of the DDR400 piece comes with a 512MB capacity. Two pieces will give you a total of 1GB. You can choose to get another two pieces of the same brand and capacity to increase the system's memory to 2GB.
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Hold on to the memory module with both your hands and insert it perpendicularly into the first slot as shown.
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Always ensure that the notch on the module is aligned to the slot as shown. The notch ensures that the memory module can only be inserted in one direction.
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Once inserted, press the module down until the clips on both sides are locked vertically as shown.
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