Difference between DIMM slot colors


  1. Posts : 21
    Win 7 64 bit
       #1

    Difference between DIMM slot colors


    I have 6 DIMM slots. 3 of them are red and 3 are black. Is there any difference between the two colors? I have a P6T mobo.
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  2. whs
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    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #2

    There are 2 RAM channels. Each channel has a different color.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual-channel_architecture
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  3. Posts : 3,139
    Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
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    Three channels. Please see the follow image for ideal memory placement for your mobo:
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