Intel BLKD946GZISSL - CONROE LGA775 1066 800FSB DR2 A/V Lan SATA mATX 10Pack ACTIVE... Configuration guide

September 2006
Order Number: D56025-002US
The Intel®Desktop Board D946GZIS may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current
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Intel® Desktop Board
D946GZIS
Technical Product Specification

Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
-001 First release of the Intel®Desktop Board D946GZIS Technical Product
Specification.
July 2006
-002 Second release of the Intel®Desktop Board D946GZIS Technical Product
Specification. Removed references to DDR2 800 memory support.
September 2006
This product specification applies to only the standard Intel®Desktop Board D946GZIS with
BIOS identifier TS94610J.86A.
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Specification Update before being incorporated into a revision of this document.
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Preface
This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components,
connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for the Intel®
Desktop Board D946GZIS. It describes the standard product and available
manufacturing options.
Intended Audience
The TPS is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the Desktop Board
D946GZIS and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other
engineers and technicians who need this level of information. It is specifically not
intended for general audiences.
What This Document Contains
Chapter Description
1 A description of the hardware used on the board
2 A map of the resources of the bard
3 The features supported by the BIOS Setup program
4 A description of the BIOS error messages, beep codes, and POST codes
Typographical Conventions
This section contains information about the conventions used in this specification. Not
all of these symbols and abbreviations appear in all specifications of this type.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
 NOTE
Notes call attention to important information.
# INTEGRATOR’S NOTES
Integrator’s notes are used to call attention to information that may be useful to
system integrators.
CAUTION
Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data.

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Other Common Notation
# Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#)
GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes)
GB/sec Gigabytes per second
Gbit Gigabit (1,073,741,824 bits)
KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes)
Kbit Kilobit (1024 bits)
kbits/sec 1000 bits per second
MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes)
MB/sec Megabytes per second
Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits)
Mbit/sec Megabits per second
xxh An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value.
x.x V Volts. Voltages are DC unless otherwise specified.
* This symbol is used to indicate third-party brands and names that are the property of their
respective owners.

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Contents
1Product Description
1.1 Overview........................................................................................ 10
1.1.1 Feature Summary ................................................................ 10
1.1.2 Board Layout ....................................................................... 12
1.1.3 Block Diagram ..................................................................... 14
1.2 Online Support................................................................................ 15
1.3 Processor ....................................................................................... 15
1.4 System Memory .............................................................................. 16
1.4.1 Memory Configurations ......................................................... 18
1.5 Intel®946GZ Express Chipset ........................................................... 21
1.5.1 Intel 946GZ Graphics Subsystem............................................ 21
1.5.2 USB ................................................................................... 23
1.5.3 Serial ATA Interfaces ............................................................ 24
1.5.4 Parallel IDE Interface ............................................................ 25
1.5.5 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery .............................. 26
1.6 Legacy I/O Controller....................................................................... 30
1.6.1 Serial Port ........................................................................... 30
1.6.2 Parallel Port......................................................................... 30
1.6.3 Diskette Drive Controller ....................................................... 30
1.6.4 Keyboard and Mouse Interface ............................................... 30
1.7 Audio Subsystem............................................................................. 31
1.7.1 Audio Subsystem Software .................................................... 32
1.7.2 Audio Connectors and Headers ............................................... 32
1.8 LAN Subsystem............................................................................... 33
1.8.1 Intel®82562G PLC Device ..................................................... 33
1.8.2 LAN Subsystem Software....................................................... 33
1.8.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs .............................. 33
1.9 Hardware Management Subsystem .................................................... 34
1.9.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control...................................... 34
1.9.2 Fan Monitoring..................................................................... 34
1.9.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection.............................................. 34
1.9.4 Thermal Monitoring .............................................................. 35
1.10 Power Management ......................................................................... 36
1.10.1 ACPI .................................................................................. 36
1.10.2 Hardware Support ................................................................ 38
2Technical Reference
2.1 Memory Map................................................................................... 43
2.1.1 Addressable Memory............................................................. 43
2.2 DMA Channels................................................................................. 45
2.3 Fixed I/O Map ................................................................................. 46
2.4 PCI Configuration Space Map ............................................................ 47
2.5 Interrupts ...................................................................................... 48

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2.6 PCI Interrupt Routing Map ................................................................ 49
2.7 Connectors and Headers................................................................... 50
2.7.1 Back Panel Connectors .......................................................... 51
2.7.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers ................................ 52
2.8 Jumper Block .................................................................................. 60
2.9 Mechanical Considerations ................................................................ 61
2.9.1 Form Factor......................................................................... 61
2.9.2 I/O Shield ........................................................................... 62
2.10 Electrical Considerations................................................................... 63
2.10.1 DC Loading.......................................................................... 63
2.10.2 Fan Header Current Capability................................................ 63
2.10.3 Add-in Board Considerations .................................................. 64
2.10.4 Power Supply Considerations ................................................. 64
2.11 Thermal Considerations.................................................................... 65
2.12 Reliability ....................................................................................... 67
2.13 Environmental ................................................................................ 67
2.14 Regulatory Compliance..................................................................... 68
2.14.1 Safety Regulations................................................................ 68
2.14.2 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement................ 68
2.14.3 Product Ecology Statements................................................... 70
2.14.4 EMC Regulations .................................................................. 73
2.14.5 Product Certification Markings (Board Level)............................. 74
3Overview of BIOS Features
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................... 75
3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization....................................................... 76
3.3 Resource Configuration .................................................................... 76
3.3.1 PCI Autoconfiguration ........................................................... 76
3.3.2 PCI IDE Support................................................................... 77
3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS)................................................. 77
3.5 Legacy USB Support ........................................................................ 78
3.6 BIOS Updates ................................................................................. 78
3.6.1 Language Support ................................................................ 79
3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen .......................................................... 79
3.7 Boot Options................................................................................... 79
3.7.1 CD-ROM Boot ...................................................................... 79
3.7.2 Network Boot....................................................................... 79
3.7.3 Booting Without Attached Devices........................................... 80
3.7.4 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST ........................ 80
3.8 Adjusting Boot Speed....................................................................... 80
3.8.1 Peripheral Selection and Configuration..................................... 80
3.8.2 BIOS Boot Optimizations ....................................................... 81
3.9 BIOS Security Features .................................................................... 82
4Error Messages and Beep Codes
4.1 Speaker ......................................................................................... 83
4.2 BIOS Beep Codes ............................................................................ 83

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4.3 BIOS Error Messages ....................................................................... 83
4.4 Port 80h POST Codes ....................................................................... 84
Figures
1. Major Board Components.................................................................. 12
2. Block Diagram ................................................................................ 14
3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration ........................................... 18
4. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs............ 19
5. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with One DIMM .......... 20
6. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs ......... 20
7. 6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem Block Diagram................................. 31
8. Front/Back Panel Audio Connector Options .......................................... 32
9. LAN Connector LED Locations............................................................ 33
10. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers ..................................................... 35
11. Location of the Standby Power Indicator LED....................................... 41
12. Detailed System Memory Address Map ............................................... 44
13. Back Panel Connectors ..................................................................... 51
14. Component-side Connectors and Headers ........................................... 52
15. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Header ........................................ 57
16. Connection Diagram for Front Panel USB Headers ................................ 59
17. Location of the Jumper Block............................................................. 60
18. Board Dimensions ........................................................................... 61
19. I/O Shield Dimensions...................................................................... 62
20. Localized High Temperature Zones..................................................... 66
Tables
1. Feature Summary............................................................................ 10
2. Board Components Shown in Figure 1 ................................................ 13
3. Supported Memory Configurations ..................................................... 16
4. Memory Operating Frequencies ......................................................... 17
5. LAN Connector LED States ................................................................ 34
6. Effects of Pressing the Power Switch .................................................. 36
7. Power States and Targeted System Power........................................... 37
8. Wake-up Devices and Events ............................................................ 38
9. System Memory Map ....................................................................... 45
10. DMA Channels................................................................................. 45
11. I/O Map ......................................................................................... 46
12. PCI Configuration Space Map ............................................................ 47
13. Interrupts ...................................................................................... 48
14. PCI Interrupt Routing Map ................................................................ 49
15. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 14................ 53
16. Front Panel Audio Header ................................................................. 53
17. Front and Rear Chassis Fan Headers .................................................. 53
18. Processor Fan Header ...................................................................... 54
19. Chassis Intrusion Header.................................................................. 54

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20. Serial ATA Connectors...................................................................... 54
21. High Definition Audio Link Header ...................................................... 54
22. Processor Core Power Connector........................................................ 56
23. Main Power Connector...................................................................... 56
24. Front Panel Header .......................................................................... 57
25. States for a One-Color Power LED...................................................... 58
26. States for a Two-Color Power LED...................................................... 58
27. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings.......................................... 60
28. DC Loading Characteristics ............................................................... 63
29. Fan Header Current Capability........................................................... 63
30. Thermal Considerations for Components ............................................. 67
31. Desktop Board D946GZIS Environmental Specifications ........................ 67
32. Safety Regulations........................................................................... 68
33. Lead-Free Board Markings ................................................................ 72
34. EMC Regulations ............................................................................. 73
35. Product Certification Markings ........................................................... 74
36. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar.......................................................... 76
37. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys.................................................... 76
38. Boot Device Menu Options ................................................................ 80
39. Supervisor and User Password Functions............................................. 82
40. Beep Codes .................................................................................... 83
41. BIOS Error Messages ....................................................................... 83
42. Port 80h POST Code Ranges.............................................................. 84
43. Port 80h POST Codes ....................................................................... 85
44. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence........................................................ 88

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1Product Description
What This Chapter Contains
1.1 Overview........................................................................................ 10
1.2 Online Support................................................................................ 15
1.3 Processor ....................................................................................... 15
1.4 System Memory .............................................................................. 16
1.5 Intel®946GZ Express Chipset ........................................................... 21
1.6 Legacy I/O Controller....................................................................... 30
1.7 Audio Subsystem............................................................................. 31
1.8 LAN Subsystem............................................................................... 33
1.9 Hardware Management Subsystem .................................................... 34
1.10 Power Management ......................................................................... 36

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1.1 Overview
1.1.1 Feature Summary
Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Desktop Board D946GZIS.
Table 1. Feature Summary
Form Factor microATX (9.60 inches by 9.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters])
Processor Support for the following:
•Intel®Core™2 Duo processor in an LGA775 socket with a 1066 or 800 MHz
system bus
•Intel®Pentium®D processor in an LGA775 socket with an 800 or 533 MHz
system bus
•Intel®Pentium®4 processor in an LGA775 socket with an 800 or 533 MHz
system bus
•Intel®Celeron®D processor in an LGA775 socket with a 533 MHz system bus
Memory •Two 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
•Support for DDR2 667 or DDR2 533 MHz DIMMs
•Support for up to 4 GB of system memory
Chipset Intel®946GZ Express Chipset, consisting of:
•Intel®82946GZ Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
•Intel®82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7)
Video Intel®GMA 3000 onboard graphics subsystem
Audio 6-channel (5.1) audio subsystem using the ADI1988A (or SigmaTel* STAC9227)
audio codec
Legacy I/O
Control
Legacy I/O controller for diskette drive, serial, parallel, and PS/2* ports
USB Support for USB 2.0 devices
Peripheral
Interfaces
•Eight USB ports
•Four Serial ATA IDE interfaces
•One Parallel ATA IDE interface with UDMA 33, ATA-66/100 support
•One diskette drive interface
•One serial port
•One parallel port
LAN Support 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem using the Intel® 82562G Platform LAN Connect
(PLC) device
BIOS •Intel®BIOS (resident in the SPI Flash device)
•Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play,
and SMBIOS
Instantly
Available PC
Technology
•Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3
•Support for PCI Express* Revision 1.0a
•Suspend to RAM support
•Wake on PCI, RS-232, front panel, PS/2 devices, and USB ports
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Table 1. Feature Summary (continued)
Expansion
Capabilities
•One PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector
•One PCI Express x1 bus add-in card connector
•Two PCI Conventional* bus connectors
Hardware Monitor
Subsystem
•Voltage sense to detect out of range power supply voltages
•Thermal sense to detect out of range thermal values
•Three fan headers
•Three fan sense inputs used to monitor fan activity
For information about Refer to
Available configurations for the Desktop Board D946GZIS Section 1.2, page 15

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1.1.2 Board Layout
Figure 1 shows the location of the major components.
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M
N
P
Q
RO
S
E
D
ABC
L
F
G
H
I
J
K
Z
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Figure 1. Major Board Components
Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1.

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Table 2. Board Components Shown in Figure 1
Item/callout
from Figure 1
Description
A Front panel audio header
B PCI Express x1 connector
C PCI Express x16 connector
D Back panel connectors
E Processor core power connector
F Rear chassis fan header
G LGA775 processor socket
H Intel 82946GZ GMCH
I Processor fan header
J DIMM Channel A socket
K DIMM Channel B socket
L Main Power connector
M Diskette drive connector
N Parallel ATE IDE connector
O Battery
P Front chassis fan header
Q Chassis intrusion header
R Auxiliary front panel power LED header
S Front panel header
T Serial ATA connectors [4]
U Intel 82801GB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7)
V Front panel USB headers [2]
W PCI Conventional bus add-in card connectors [2]
X Speaker
Y BIOS Setup configuration jumper block
Z High Definition Audio Link header

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1.1.3 Block Diagram
Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas.
Intel 946GZ Express
Chipset
Intel 82801GB
I/O Controller Hub
(ICH7)
Intel 82946GZ
Graphics and
Memory
Controller Hub
(GMCH)
Serial
Peripheral
Interface (SPI)
Flash Device
System Bus
(1066/800/533
MHz)
LGA775
Processor
Socket
Parallel ATA
IDE
Connector
Diskette Drive
Connector
Legacy
I/O
Controller PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 Mouse
Parallel Port
LPC
Bus
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Audio
Codec
PCI Express
x16 Interface
PCI Express
x16
Connector
PCI Bus
SMBus
High Definition Audio Link
USB
Dual-Channel
Memory Bus
SMBus
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
Serial ATA IDE
Connectors (4)
Serial ATA
IDE Interface
Channel A
DIMM
Channel B
DIMM
Back Panel/Front
Panel
USB Ports
DMI Interconnect
PCI Express x1 Slot 1
PCI Express x1 Interface
Line Out/Retasking Jack
Line Out
Line In/Retasking Jack
Mic In/Retasking Jack
Mic In
Serial Port
High Definition
Audio Link
Header
LAN
Connector
10/100
LAN PLC
LAN Connect
Interface
VGA
Port Display Interface
Parallel ATA Interface
Figure 2. Block Diagram

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1.2 Online Support
To find information about… Visit this World Wide Web site:
Intel®Desktop Board D946GZIS
under “Desktop Board Products” or
“Desktop Board Support”
http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop
Available configurations for the
Desktop Board D946GZIS
http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/is/is_available.htm
Processor data sheets http://www.intel.com/products/index.htm
ICH7 addressing http://developer.intel.com/design/chipsets/datashts
Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd
LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd
Supported video modes http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/is/is_documentation.htm
1.3 Processor
The board is designed to support the following processors:
•Intel Core 2 Duo processor in an LGA775 socket with a 1066 or 800 MHz system
bus
•Intel Pentium D processor in an LGA775 processor socket with an 800 or 533 MHz
system bus
•Intel Pentium 4 processor in an LGA775 processor socket with an 800 or 533 MHz
system bus
•Intel Celeron D processor in an LGA775 processor socket with a 533 MHz
system bus
See the Intel web site listed below for the most up-to-date list of supported
processors.
For information about… Refer to:
Supported processors http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/is/is_proc.htm
CAUTION
Use only the processors listed on web site above. Use of unsupported processors can
damage the board, the processor, and the power supply.
#INTEGRATOR’S NOTE
Use only ATX12V-compliant power supplies.
For information about Refer to
Power supply connectors Section 2.7.2.2, page 56

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1.4 System Memory
The board has two DIMM sockets and support the following memory features:
•1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold-plated contacts
•Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following restriction:
Double-sided DIMMS with x16 organization are not supported.
•4 GB maximum total system memory. Refer to Section 2.1.1 on page 43 for
information on the total amount of addressable memory.
•Minimum total system memory: 128 MB
•Non-ECC DIMMs
•Serial Presence Detect
•DDR2 667 or DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM DIMMs
NOTE
To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board
should be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data
structure. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to
accurately configure memory settings for optimum performance. If non-SPD memory
is installed, the BIOS will attempt to correctly configure the memory settings, but
performance and reliability may be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the
determined frequency.
Table 3 lists the supported DIMM configurations.
Table 3. Supported Memory Configurations
DIMM
Type
DRAM
Technology
Smallest usable
DIMM (one x16
Single-sided
DIMM)
Largest usable
DIMM (one x8
Double-sided
DIMM)
Maximum capacity
with two identical
x8 Double-sided
DIMMs
DDR2 533 256 Mbit 128 MB 512 MB 1 GB
DDR2 533 512 Mbit 256 MB 1 GB 2 GB
DDR2 533 1 Gbit 512 MB 2 GB 4 GB
DDR2 667 256 Mbit 128 MB 512 MB 1 GB
DDR2 667 512 Mbit 256 MB 1 GB 2 GB
DDR2 667 1 Gbit 512 MB 2 GB 4 GB

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 NOTE
Regardless of the DIMM type used, the memory frequency will either be equal to or
less than the processor system bus frequency. For example, if DDR2 667 memory is
used with a 533 MHz system bus frequency processor, the memory will operate at
533 MHz. Table 4 lists the resulting operating memory frequencies based on the
combination of DIMMs and processors.
Table 4. Memory Operating Frequencies
DIMM Type Processor system bus frequency Resulting memory frequency
DDR2 533 533 MHz 533 MHz
DDR2 533 800 MHz 533 MHz
DDR2 533 1066 MHz 533 MHz
DDR2 667 533 MHz 533 MHz
DDR2 667 800 MHz 667 MHz
DDR2 667 1066 MHz 667 MHz

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1.4.1 Memory Configurations
The Intel 82946GZ GMCH supports two types of memory organization:
•Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput for
real world applications. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed memory
capacities of both DIMM channels are equal. Technology and device width can vary
from one channel to the other but the installed memory capacity for each channel
must be equal. If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest
memory timing will be used.
•Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. This mode is equivalent to single channel
bandwidth operation for real world applications. This mode is used when only a
single DIMM is installed or the memory capacities are unequal. Technology and
device width can vary from one channel to the other. If different speed DIMMs are
used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used.
Figure 3 illustrates the memory channel and DIMM configuration.
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Channel A, DIMM 0
Channel B, DIMM 0
Figure 3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration

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1.4.1.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration
Figure 4 shows a dual channel configuration using two DIMMs. In this example, the
DIMM sockets are populated with identical DIMMs.
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Channel A, DIMM 0
Channel B, DIMM 0
1 GB
1 GB
Figure 4. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs

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1.4.1.2 Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configurations
 NOTE
Dual channel (Interleaved) mode configurations provide the highest memory
throughput.
Figure 5 shows a single channel configuration using one DIMM. In this example, only
Channel A is populated. Channel B is not populated.
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Channel A, DIMM 0
Channel B, DIMM 0
2 GB
Figure 5. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with One DIMM
Figure 6 shows a single channel configuration using two DIMMs. In this example, the
capacity of the DIMM in Channel A does not equal the capacity of the DIMM in
Channel B.
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Channel A, DIMM 0
Channel B, DIMM 0
1 GB
2 GB
Figure 6. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs