Unlocked Retaining Clip

1.9System memory

The motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to 3GB non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DDR.

A DDR DIMM has the same physical dimensions as an SDR DIMM, but it has a 184-pin footprint compared to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM. Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is double notched.

According to SiS® specifications, PC2700 maximum to 2 DIMMs support only.

104 Pins

80 Pins

P4S8X-X

P4S8X-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

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 the motherboard and other system components.

Follow these steps to install a DIMM.

DDR DIMM notch

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.

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