Chapter 4 - System Board 4-11
4.2.2 Rules for Adding Memory
Adhere to the following rules when you add system memory.
• Always install SIMMs from bank 0. You should use the memory banks
consecutively.
• Always install SIMMs in pairs to fill up a bank. For example, for a total
memory of 32 MB, install two 16 MB SIMMs in a bank; you cannot use a 32
MB SIMM alone for a 32 MB memory configuration.
• Use only fast-page mode parity 60 nanosecond SIMMs.
• Install SIMMs of the same capacity in a bank. For example, do not mix an 8
MB SIMM with a 16 MB SIMM.
• Each time you change your system’s memory configuration, you must run
Setup and the EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) to reconfigure the system.
When removing memory, run the ECU and
change memory size before physically
removing the memory; otherwise, the system
may become inoperable.