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