Asus ASUS Motherboard Computer Accessories User Manual


 
ASUS A7V8X-LA motherboard
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3. System memory
The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory
Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2 GB system memory using
184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC/2700/PC2100/PC1600 double-sided DDR
DIMMs.
The following figure illustrates the location of the 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 both
the motherboard and the components.
Follow these steps to install a DIMM.
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.
Installing a DIMM
You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Unlocked Retaining Clip
DDR DIMM notch
CAUTION: DIMMs are keyed to fit with only one direction. DO NOT force a
DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
A7V8X-LA(KELUT)
A7V8X-LA(KELUT) 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
80 Pins
104 Pins
DIMM1
DIMM2