ASUS p8z68-m pro User Manual
ASUS P8Z68-M PRO
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1.7
System memory
1.7.1
Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM) sockets.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched
differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for
better performance with less power consumption.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
4.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan
assembly from the motherboard.
5.
Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure
correct orientation when reinstalling.
P8Z68-M PRO
P8Z68-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2
Channel
Sockets
Channel A
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
Channel B
DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
Recommended memory configurations
One DIMM:
We recommend you install one memory module in the blue slots (DIMM_A2 or DIMM_B2) to
We recommend you install one memory module in the blue slots (DIMM_A2 or DIMM_B2) to
get better performance.
Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation):
Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation):