Asus K8N-E 2.4.1 Overview, 2.4.2 Memory configurations, Important notes on memory configurations

2.4System memory

2.4.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.

The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets.

K8V-E

K8N-E 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3

80 Pins 104 Pins

2.4.2 Memory configurations

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

Important notes on memory configurations

• Installing DDR DIMMs other than the given memory configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the memory configurations in Table 1.

•For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. See Qualified Vendors List on page 2-13.

•Use the blue DIMM slot first.

•Stacked RAM and DDR DIMM modules with more than 18 chips are not supported.

•Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. See Qualified Vendors List on page 2-13.

ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-11