Resolved Memory slots

I read that memory is best installed as matched pairs. Good, I understand, or do I? My MOB has four RAM slots, as two pair, which are close together and are spaced apart at a larger distance between them. One of each sets is blue and the other cream colored. Here is my dilemma: which ones are the set? The two that are close together (my choice) or the similar colored ones? Now be nice, I am learning. And if I am correct, why the blue?

 

This will guide you in the right direction and it looks like dual channel will give better performance using DIMM slots 1 & 3. Without the model number of your MOBO I was unable to get a more accurate guide with the same colour codes as you have.

http://www.legendmemory.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=317

 

Cool! I knew there was something going on, or why do it that way.
RAM = Dual Channel

Motherboard
Manufacturer MSI
Model IONA
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model DMI Host Bridge
Chipset Revision 11
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model H57
Southbridge Revision 06
BIOS
Brand American Megatrends Inc.
Version 5.11
Date 01/28/2010
So, it appears that the number one slot is at the top and I should use 1 & 3 for a pair of matched RAM.

 

If it makes any difference, the slots are blue pair, and black pair.

 

It seems all MSI mobo's are colour coded the same way but some use different colours.

Slots 1 and 3 should be fine.

 

Thank you markmadras (Mark Madras?). You have been a great help.

 

Your most welcome.