Performance Tuning Guide

Intel DX58SO2/DX58OG Desktop Board Performance Tuning Guide
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Figure 3.8. Intel Extreme Tuning Utility Showing Passing Stress Test Result
on a Performance Tuned System Using an Intel Core i7-990X Processor and
XMP 2133 MHz Memory
3.5.3.7 Tune Memory
A wide variety of memory timing parameters can be adjusted in the BIOS setup as
described in the sections below. See Appendix B for a summary description of
memory settings and their effects.
In addition, DIMM socket population will also affect system performance. Intel
Desktop Board DX58SO2/DX58OG has three independent memory channels which are
indicated by blue or black memory DIMM sockets. For best performance, all sockets
should be populated with memory matched by manufacturer, size, speed, and type.
This matching allows the processor to access data across each of the memory channels
concurrently. When installing memory, insert memory in the blue DIMM connectors
first. If more than three memory modules will be installed, install the additional
memory in the black DIMM connectors.