Intel X101 user manual Install System Memory, Install Expansion Cards

2-3 Install System Memory

This motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR DIMM slots for the memory expansion. This mainboard supports 64Mbit, 128Mbit, 256Mbit, 512Mbit DDR DRAM technology. In order to create memory array, certain rules must be followed. The following set of rules allows for optimum configurations.

NOTE: Intel 82845GV supports DDR333 SDRAM.

1.Locate the DDR DIMM slot.

2.Push the white retaining clips on each side of the DDR DIMM slot outward.

3.Matched the notches on the gold-finger of the memory module to the ridges in the DIMM socket.

4.Insert the memory module vertically into place. When properly inserted, the white retaining clips will move inward to lock in the module.

5. Total Memory Sizes with Unbuffered DDR DIMM

DIMM1	DIMM2	Total Memory Size
64MB	Empty	64MB
64MB	64MB	128MB
Empty	64MB	64MB
128MB	Empty	128MB
Empty	128MB	128MB
128MB	128MB	256MB

2-4 Install Expansion Cards

The mainboard supports three PCI 2.2 32-bit Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3V/5V PCI bus interface).

1.Unpack the expansion cards that you are going to install. Read the expansion card’s installation guide carefully before install the cards into the mainboard.

2.Disconnect the power or unplug the power cord from the power supply.

3.Remove the computer’s chassis cover and the slot bracket form the chassis.

4.Firmly insert the expansion card downward until the card is locked by the latch on the PCI slot. To remove the expansion card from the PCI slot, please push the latch sideways to release the PCI card. Ensure the expansion card’s metal bracket is correctly seated in the intended place.

5.Fasten the expansion card with the correct screw.

6.Connect the necessary cables if required.

7.Close the computer chassis’s cover and reconnect the power cord to the power supply.

8.Power up the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card form BIOS.

9.Install related driver form the operating system.

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