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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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1.7 System Memory
1.7.1 DIMM sockets location
The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
K8U-X
®
K8U-X 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
80 Pins
104 Pins
DIMM1
DIMM2
1.7.2 Memory configurations
You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets
using the memory configurations in this section.
1. Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended
configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot
failure. Use any of the recommended configurations in Table 1.
2.
For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from qualified
vendors. See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-11.
3.
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For optimum
compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. See
Qualified Vendors List on page 1-11.
4. Obtain DDR
DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better
system performance.
Important notes
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.