Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

5-6 Installing Memory

CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or remov-

!ing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.

1.Memory support

The P4SC8 supports 4 GB of dual-channel, ECC or non-ECC unbuffered DDR- 400/333/266 SDRAM. Populating DIMM0A and DIMM1A and/or DIMM0B and DIMM1B with the same size/same type of memory modules will result in dual channel (two-way interleaved) operation, which is faster than single channel operation. See the table on the following page for system configuration and the corresponding memory speed support.

2.Installing memory modules

Insert each memory module vertically. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting it incorrectly. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot (see Figure 5-5).

Note: The Intel E7210 chip supports unbuffered, non-ECC or ECC memory. If ECC memory is installed, the ECC bits need to be initialized via BIOS before beginning normal system operation. For system with 4 GB memory and a 2.4 GHz Pentium 4, initialization will take about 65 seconds before any video dis- plays. Since ECC initialization takes time, the Watch Dog Timer select option needs to be set to a time that will exceed the ECC initialization time.

Figure 5-5. DIMM Installation

To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the bottom notch.

To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each release tab outward to free the DIMM from the slot.

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5013C-M8 specifications

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