System

H/W .3

Memory

SETUP

 

 

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) of 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB (512MB maximum system memory using 128Mb technology).

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

Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 4.4.1 Chip Configuration.

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: Using 2x2x2 SDRAM can greatly improve the onboard graphics’ perfor- mance.

3.5.1 General DIMM Notes

•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.

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