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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.7System memory
1.7.1 DIMM sockets location
The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
1.7.2 Memory configurations
You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Important notes
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both
the motherboard and the components.
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K8N 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
80 Pins 104 Pins
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
• Installing DDR DIMMs other than the given memory configurations may
cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the memory
configurations in Table 1.
• For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from qualified
vendors. See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-11.
• Use the blue DIMM slot first.
• Stacked RAM and DDR DIMM modules with more than 18 chips are not
supported.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For optimum
compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. See
Qualified Vendors List on page 1-11.
Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system
performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400
Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard.