AIMB-256 User Manual 14
1.5.2 Memory Configurations
You can install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB and 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs into
the SODIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
1.5.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM
1. Locate the DIMM socket on the board.
2. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, and keep away of touching its
connectors.
3. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.
4. Firmly pressing a module into the socket snaps it into the mounting notch and
engages the ejectors. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the
DIMM module only fit in one direction.
Note!
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Installing DDR2 DIMM other than the recommended configurations
may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of
the recommended configurations.
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Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor.
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Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less
than 1 GB system memory when you installed one 1 GB DDR2
memory modules.
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This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of
128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules.
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Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB
(Front Side Bus). Refer to the Memory frequency/CPU FSB syn-
chronization table.
Note! !Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization.
CPU FSB DDR 2 DIMM Type Memory Frequency
533/800 MHz DDR2 533
DDR2 667
Max clock Freq: 266 MHZ; 533 Mb/s
Max clock Freq: 333 MHZ; 667 Mb/s
Caution! 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.