Abit AW8 user manual DIMM1

Hardware Setup 2-5

•[Dual Channel Asymmetric]: both channels are populated, but each channel has a different amount of total memory. (Channel A≠Channel B)

Method		Channel A			Channel B
	DIMM1		DIMM2	DIMM3		DIMM4
1	512MB		-	256MB		-
2	-		256MB	-		512MB
3	512MB		-	-		256MB
4	-		256MB	512MB		-
5	256MB		256MB	256MB		-
6	256MB		256MB	-		256MB
7	256MB		-	256MB		256MB
8	-		256MB	256MB		256MB
9	256MB		256MB	512MB		512MB
10	256MB		256MB	256MB		512MB

•[Dual Channel Symmetric]: both channels are populated where each channel has the same amount of total memory. (Channel A＝Channel B)

Method		Channel A			Channel B
	DIMM1		DIMM2	DIMM3		DIMM4
1	512MB		-	512MB		-
2	-		512MB	-		512MB
3	512MB		-	-		512MB
4	-		512MB	512MB		-
5	256MB		256MB	512MB		-
6	256MB		256MB	-		512MB
7	512MB		-	256MB		256MB
8	-		512MB	256MB		256MB
9	512MB		256MB	512MB		256MB
10	256MB		512MB	256MB		512MB

Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules.

1.Locate the DIMM slot on the board.

2.Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away of touching its connectors.

3.Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.

4.Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot

automatically snaps into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module only fit in one direction.

5.To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.

ATTENTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly.

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