On Wed, 24 May 2006 13:10:55 +0100, Rob Sharp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro te:
>My understanding is that DDR works across pairs of memory modules. If I >were to add a third memory module would DDR still be operational on the >first two, or would it drop all three modules to the lower rate? It was posted here that some boards can operate in dual-channel mode with three memory modules. Your board is one of the lucky ones. :) They have t o be installed in a specific way however. >I'm trying to chose between the cheaper option of just sticking in an >extra 1Gb module in the final free slot, or the more expensive option of >buying two 1Gb modules and replacing both existing 512Mb ones. This is one case where RTFMing is worthless (as far as this board's dual-channel setup is concerned). You'll still be in the dark. The manual I looked through <http://dlsvr03.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/socka/nforce2/a7n8x-e/e1876_a7n8x-e_ deluxe.pdf> [Page 2-8/9] does say that using all three memory slots could still resul t in dual-channel mode, BUT it doesn't say specifically what size modules g o where or what combination is acceptable. My WAG would be a 1Gb module needs to be in the third slot. Which slot wo uld be considered the third slot is a WAG. :) -- ---------------------------------------- WIN-HOME Archives: http://PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM/archives/WIN-HOME.html Contact the List Owner about anything: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html
