Asus PK5C Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The
system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel
conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then
mapped for single-channel operation.
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility,
it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb
chips or double sided x16 memory modules.
Recommended Memory Congurations (DDR3)
Mode
Sockets
DDR3_DIMM_A1 DDR3_DIMM_B1
Single-Channel
Populated -
- Populated
Dual-channel Populated Populated
64-bit
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows Vista x64 Edition
For DDR2 DIMMs:
For DDR2 DIMMs, due to chipset resource allocation, the system may
detect less than 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2
memory modules.
If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than
3 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical
functions. This limitation applies to Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit
version operating system since it does not support PAE (Physical Address
Extention) mode.
If you install Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating
system, we recommend that you install less than 3GB of total memory.
Notes on memory limitations
Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to
8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of
2 GB DIMMs on each slot.