Asus ASUS Motherboard, A7V8X-LA manual System memory, Installing a Dimm

Models: A7V8X-LA ASUS Motherboard

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3. System memory

The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2 GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC/2700/PC2100/PC1600 double-sided DDR DIMMs.

The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.

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A7V8X-LA(KELUT) 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

CAUTION: DIMMs are keyed to fit with only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

Installing a DIMM

You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

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.

Follow these steps to install a DIMM.

1.Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2.Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

3.Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

DDR DIMM notch

Unlocked Retaining Clip

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Asus ASUS Motherboard, A7V8X-LA manual System memory, Installing a Dimm