Independent memory mode installation order
In independent memory mode, memory channels can be populated with DIMMs in any order and you can populate all channels for the processor in any order with no matching requirements. Independent memory mode provides the highest level of memory performance, but lacks failover protection.
Memory module installation order in independent mode
Follow the rules below when installing memory modules in independent mode:
- All memory modules must be DDR5 memory modules.
- All DDR5 DIMM must operate at the same speed in the same node.
- Memory modules from different vendors are supported.
- Mixing x8 and x4 DIMM is not supported in a node.
- All the installed memory modules must be of the same type.
- For proper cooling, each DIMM slot must be installed with a DIMM or DIMM filler.
| Total DIMMs | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8† | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Note †DIMM configurations that support Software Guard Extensions (SGX), see Enable Software Guard Extensions (SGX) to enable this feature. | ||||||||
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