How do you maximize DIMM performance on HP Desktop workstations?

Question

Options

• APlace the smallest DIMM in the first channel.
• BUse only DIMM channels 1 and 2.
• CDistribute DIMMS evenly across all four memory channels.
• DPlace the largest DIMM in the first channel.

• A
  7% (3)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  89% (40)
• D
  2% (1)

Explanation

Distributing DIMMs evenly across all four memory channels (C) maximizes performance because modern workstation CPUs use multi-channel memory architecture, meaning the memory controller can read/write to multiple channels simultaneously - filling all four channels unlocks the full memory bandwidth. Options A and D are wrong because DIMM size placement order (largest or smallest first) has no bearing on bandwidth; what matters is channel population, not capacity ranking. Option B is wrong because limiting yourself to only two channels cuts your available bandwidth in half compared to using all four. Memory tip: Think of memory channels like lanes on a highway - more lanes (channels) with evenly distributed traffic (DIMMs) means maximum throughput, so always "fill the highway evenly."

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