3.HARDWARE SETUP

3.5System Memory (DIMM)

NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory.

This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM).

This chipset does not support ECC. However, ECC memory modules may still be used, but the ECC function will not be available.

Install memory in any combination as follows:

Location

168-pin DIMM SDRAM

 

Total Memory

DIMM1

Single-Sided/Double-Sided

x1

 

(Rows 0&1)

16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB

 

 

DIMM2

Single-Sided/Double-Sided

x1

 

(Rows 2&3)

16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total System Memory (Max 512MB)

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NOTE: At the time this User’s Manual was written, 256MB DIMM’s are only available as Double-Sided registered memory (128Mbit cells). Using 2x2x2 SDRAM can greatly improve the onboard graphics’ performance.

3.5.1 General DIMM Notes

•This motherboard operates at 100MHz, therefore PC100-compliant modules must be used because of the strict timing issues involved under this speed.

•ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for best performance vs. stability.

•SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- tended Data Output) chips.

•BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen.

•Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128MB; double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB.

System Memory

3. H/W SETUP

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