2.4System memory

2.4.1Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin DDR modules.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets:

128 Pins

112 Pins

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DIMM_A1

 

DIMM_A2

 

DIMM_B1

 

DIMM_B2

P5MT Series 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

2.4.2Memory configurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

•Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum

compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site.

•When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2).

•Three DDR DIMMs intalled into any three memory sockets will function in single-channel mode.

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