Abit AW9D, AW9D-MAX - page 21

Hardware Setup
AW9D-MAX, AW9D 2-13
• [Dual Channel Asymmetric]: both channels are populated, but each channel has a
different amount of total memory. (Channel A≠Channel B)
Channel A Channel B
Method 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)
Channel A Channel B
Method 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
To install system memory:
1. Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing
memory modules.
2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board.
3. Hold two edges of the DIMM module
carefully, keep away from touching its
connectors.
4. Align the notch key on the module with
the rib on the slot.
5. Firmly press the module into the slots
until the ejector tabs at both sides of the
slot automatically snap into the mounting
notch. Do not force the DIMM module in
with extra force as the DIMM module only fits in one direction.
6. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward
simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.
※ 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.