III. INSTALLATION

Static RAM (SRAM) for Level 2 (External) Cache

The motherboard you purchase has no cache onboard. An "ASUS" or "COAST" cache module can be used to upgrade to 256KB or 512KB.

IMPORTANT: You must set jumper 2 "Total Level 2 Cache Size Setting" on page 13 when changes are made to your cache size.

INSTALLATION .III Cards) (Expansion

42 Pins

38 Pins

Pipelined Burst Cache Module

Insert the module as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the break, the module will only fit in the orientation as shown.

Compatible Cache Modules for this Motherboard

SIMM Cache Module

0KB to 256/512KB

ASUS CM1 Rev 1.0

No

ASUS CM1 Rev 1.3

No

ASUS CM4 Rev 1.5

No

ASUS CM1 Rev 1.6 TAG

Yes

ASUS CM1 Rev 3.0

To Be Qualified

COAST 1.1

No

COAST 1.2

No

COAST 1.3

No

 

 

COAST 2.0

To Be Qualified

COAST 2.1

To Be Qualified

COAST 3.0

To Be Qualified

 

 

IMPORTANT: ASUS CM1 Rev 1.6 cache module must have a TAG RAM when it is used on this motherboard.

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