2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
his motherboard provides two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) and four 240-
pin DDR3/DDR3L (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel
Memory Technology.
Warning! It is NOT allowed to install a memory module into a DDR4 slot and a DDR3 slot
simultaneously; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
1. For dual channel coniguration, you always need to install identical (the same brand,
speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 or DDR3/DDR3L DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory
module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot, or a DDR,
DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and
DIMM may be damaged.
Dual Channel Memory Coniguration
Priority
DDR3_A1
1
2
3
Populated
he DIMM only its in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the
motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
DDR3_A2
DDR4_A1
Populated
Populated
Populated
DDR3_B1
DDR3_B2
Populated
Populated
Populated
H170 Combo
DDR4_B1
Populated
15