1.7System memory
1.7.1 DIMM sockets location
The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
DIMM1 | DIMM2 | DIMM3 |
80 Pins 104 Pins
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.
1.7.2 Memory configurations
You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Important notes
• 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
•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
Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard.
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