A memory storage system includes a motherboard, a first memory card, and second memory card. The motherboard has a first and second electrical connector. The first memory card has a plurality of electrical connections coupled to the first electrical connector on the motherboard. The first memory card is adapted to receive a plurality of data signals over the first electrical connector and store the data signals in a first preselected pattern. A second memory card has a plurality of electrical connections coupled to the second electrical connector on the motherboard. The second memory card is adapted to receive a plurality of data signals over the second electrical connector and store the data signals in a second preselected pattern, different from the first preselected pattern.