Can the MSI P6N SLI Mobo take 4GB PC2-6400 at 800MHz RAM??

I am not sure but I think I read somewhere that at 800MHz the P6N can only hold 2GB RAM? Can anyone please confirm this.
This is the mobo am talking about:
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=proddesc&prod_no=1141&maincat_no=1&cat2_no=170#

Quote from: DaLoona on 17-April-08, 18:39:03
I think he means if they will all run at 800MHz  .
There are boards out there, that, when all slots are occupied and 4 or more GB needs to be adressed, only run at 667MHz, due to memory controller.
I dont know if this one does though  .
thank you thats exactly what I mean, am using Vista 64-Bit and have 4GB at 667MHz and was planning to upgrade 800MHz.

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