3Com DK8X user manual Installing Memory

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Chapter 2

Hardware Installation

INSTALLING MEMORY

This Mainboard uses Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM). Eight DIMM socket memory banks are available, four memory bank for each CPU socket. The DIMM sockets accommodate 184-pin PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 (DDR266/DDR333/DDR400) and Double Data Rate (DDR) memory modules in 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB size combinations. Total installed memory size is between a minimum of 128MB to a maximum of 16GB.

IMPORTANT

*The Mainboard has strict memory and timing requirements. Before buying DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMMs for use with the Mainboard, it is recommended that you consult your local reseller for the best and most compatible memory to use.

*This Mainboard only supports Registered PC2100/PC2700 (DDR266/DDR333) compliant modules.

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Contents Iwill DK8X Motherboard DK8X Motherboard FCC Compliance Statement Disclaimer Table of Contents DK8X Motherboard Overview Chapter OverviewOverview Operating Precautions Getting Help USB Overview Mainboard MAP Rear I/O Array Hardware Installation Chapter Hardware InstallationMAP of Jumpers CN32 Clear Cmos Header CN25 PCI-X Speed Select Jumper CN21 PCI 64-Bit Speed Select JumperJ11 Audio for Front Panel JP1 IEEE-1394 Enable/DisableCN20 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector Installing Memory Memory Installation Procedures Chapter Hardware Installation Recommended Memory Configurations Heatsink Installation DK8X Motherboard Chapter Hardware Installation DK8X Motherboard AGP PRO Slot EPS12V Power Connectors Pin Front Panel Switches Speaker Connector 4-pin Speaker Reset Switch 2-pin RSTATX Power Switch / Soft Power Switch 2-pin Pwrsw System Power LED 3-pin PwrledCPU/ System FAN Connectors PS/2 Mouse Connector 6-pin Female PS/2 Keyboard Connector 6-pin FemaleUniversal Serial Bus Ports 4-pin Female Serial Port COM1 Connector 9-pin Male Ieee 1394/ FireWire Connector 6-pin MaleParallel Printer Connector 25-pin Female Onboard LAN Port RJ-45CDIn & AuxIn Audio Inputs 4-pin Ieee 1394 Firewire Ports and Header Installing Expansion Cards RAID RAID Type DescriptionPowering on Your System Bios Setup Chapter Bios Setup ESC ENDMain Menu Advanced Menu Acpi IDE IDE Configuration SubmenuSuper IO Configuration Submenu PCIPnP Menu IRQ ChapterIRQ3~IRQ15 Boot Menu ROM Boot Setting Configuration SubmenuDEL Security Menu Chipset Menu NothBridge Configuration SubmenuDK8X Motherboard Chapter SouthBridge Configuration AGP Configuration Submenu APM Configuration Menu Exit Menu Install ALC655 audio driver Install WindowsXP SP1a Install 8151 driver